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3 1833 01145 0050
HI8TOEY
CRAWFORD COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
VOLUME II
Containing A History of the County; its Townships, Towns.
Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, etc.; Portraits of
Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies;
History of Pennsylvania; Statistical and
Miscellaneous Matter, etc., etc.
ILrjTJSTI^.i^TEI3.
CHICAGO:
WARNER, BEKRS & CO.
1885.
1871037
PART V.
BIOGEAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Meadville 709
Athens Township 770
Beaver Township 7S8
liloonifield Township 791
CainhridKe Township 800
Conneaut Township 819
Cussewago Township 841
Kasl Fairfi. Id Township 857
East Kallowfleld Township. 8fi3
Fairfield Township 864
(ireenwood Township 869
Ilavlield Township „ 871
Mead Township 891
North Shenango Township 904
Oil Creek Township 913
I'ine Township 919
Rjindolph Township 92-5
Richmond Township 943
Rockdale Township 9G2
Rome Township 97(1
Sadsbury Township gg.'i
South Shenango Township 9flu
Sparta Township 999
Spring Township 1010
Steuben Township 1066
Suninierhill Township 105S
Summit Township 1080
Titusville 1088
Troy Township „ 1]0I
Union Township 1107
Venaugo Townsliip 1112
Vernon Township 112.S
AVayne Township U37
West Fallowlield Township li:!9
West Shenango Township 1141
Woodcock Township 114:!
.lanieslown, Mercer County 1184
PART Y.
Biographical Sketches,
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES,
MEADVILLE.
S. J. AFFANTRANQEE, livery and sale stables, Meadville, is a native of
the Keystone State, and has seen as much of the globe as Gen. Grant, having
been in every State and most of the Territories of the Union, has made three
overland journeys to California, and has been in- most foreign countries; he
has been three times over the Atlantic Ocean, and has circumnavigated the
globe, settling down at last in his native State. He is a quiet man, attending
strictly to his business, in which he has been successful. He has been a fre-
quent contributor to the newspapers of Meadville. He makes it a rule never
to be in haste to be rich, great or wise. In politics he is a Democrat; is a
member of the Town Council. He was married first in Virginia, and again
after the death of his first wife in 1862, having lived a widower sixteen years.
Mr. and Mrs. Afi"antranger have four children — Celia, Virginia, May A. and
Edward J. Our subject is a son of John and Josephine (Earnest) AJBfantr an-
ger, natives of Switzerland, and who had to work three years to pay the man
who paid their passage to America. They had thirteen children, nine of whom
grew up, our subject being the sixth. He first learned blacksmithing, at which
he worked for several years. He then owned and conducted a carriage factory
in Indiana for eleven years. Since 1873 he has lived in Meadville. He was
born in this county, April 7, 1826, and here expects to stay until higher powers
call him away.
JOHN C. ANDERSON, stationer and bookseller, Meadville, was born in
Meadville, September 28, 1856, and is the son of Joseph D. and Jane (Carr)
Anderson, natives of this county. His father was born in 1819, and is now a
resident of Wisconsin. Of his four children, John C. is the youngest. Our
subject, who has been in a bookstore since thirteen years of age, went into
business for himself in Meadville in 1876, and has continued here ever since.
He is an active member of t"he fire department, being at one time Assistant
Engineer. He takes a deep interest in whatever will promote the general
prosperity of the citizens. In politics he is a Republican. He keeps, besides
a full stock of books and stationery, wall paper and school supplies, also school
furniture of all kinds.
FRED G. ANDREWS, hotel proprietor, Meadville, was bom in Ashland,
Ohio, December 12, 1853, son of Austin Andrews, who was also a hotel keeper,
and who raised a family of three children, of whom Fred G. is the youngest.
He received his education in the graded schools of Buffalo, N. Y., and early
commenced to learn printing, at which he continued seven years in Toledo,
Ohio. Having obtained a position on a vessel bound for Buenos Ayres, South
America, he was on the ocean one year, during which he visited many foreign
porta. Soon after landing in America he accepted a position in the Wheeler
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Dramatic Cempany, with whom he remained three years, when he took a com-
pany himself on the road for a year, playing "Rip Van Winkle. " He then went
as clerk in Bonney's Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. , for two years, and then acted for a
third year as manager. In 1883 he came to Meadville, and, in company with
his elder brother, took the Commercial Hotel and the depot dining hall and
lunch rooms. Fred Q. Andrews was married in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882, to
Gertrude Nelson, and they have one child — Grace Marie. Mrs. Andrews is a
member of the Presbyterian Church. In polities Mr. Andrews is a Republican.
J. S. AUSTIN, chief train dispatcher for New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio
Railroad, Meadville, was born in Canada, January 25, 1842, and is a son of
Horace and Barbara Austin, both of English descent, the father a native of
Mississippi, the rriother of Nova Scotia. Our subject, who is the second in a
family of seven children, received his education in the common schools of Port-
age County, Ohio. At the commencement of the war he enlisted in the First
Ohio Light Artillery. He was a non-commissioned officer, and served three
years. He learned telegraphy at Cleveland, Ohio, and in 1865 came to this
county, where he has held various positions on the railroad staff. His marriage
with Sylvia A. Lindsay took place in 1867. They have been residents of Mead-
ville since 1869. Politically Mr. Austin is a Republican.
CHARLES J. BARRETT, of the firm of Barrett & Bros., of the Craw-
ford County Iron Works, manufacturers of mill furnishing machinery, steam
engines, etc., was born in Minnesota, July 25, 1849, and is a son of Samuel
and Jeanet (Osbom) Barrett, natives of England, and who emigrated in 1834,
settling in Erie City, Penn., where they now are. His father was a cabinet-
maker. There are three brothers engaged in the Crawford County Iron Works
(of which they are making a success) — C. J., J. O., and W. N. One brother,
George, is a resident of Erie City, and all the brothers are practical mechanica
SAMUEL P. BATES, LL.D., the subject of this sketch, has been chiefly
noted as an author, though his life has been singularly devoted to active pur-
suits. His writings have been principally upon educational and military
themes. His histories of the battles of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville, two
of the most sanguinary and important, in a military view, of any during the
long years of fratricidal warfare, have made his name more widely l^nown than
any of his published works, having received elaborate notice in the English
press, and been highly commended by the leading Generals in both the
Union and Confederate Armies, as well as by eminent English and French
military critics. The first, however, of his literary ventures was a volume of
Lectures on Education, which has passed through several editions and has
attained a wide circulation.
Mr. Bates was born on the 29th of January, 1827, in Mendon, Mass., where
bis ancestors for several generations had resided. -His father, Laban Bates, and
his mother, Mary (Thayer) Bates, lived to celebrate their golden wedding,
and died at the verge of eighty years. He was educated in the Worcestei
Academy, and at Brown University under the Presidency of Dr. Francis Way-
land, graduating in the class of 1851. He was noted in his college days for
his proficiency in the mathematics and in philosophy, several premiums hav-
ing been awarded him in competitive examinations. The first year after leav-
ing college was devoted to the study of English literature, chiefly the writings
of Milton and Shakespeare. For five years subsequent he was employed in
teaching the ancient languages at Meadville, Penn. — which he has made his
home — and in the meantime gained a local reputation as a lecturer on educa-
tional topics and instructor at teachers' institutes. During the four years in
which he was at the head of the Meadville Academy, he organized teachers'
MEADVILLE. 711
classes, before which he delivered, annually, courses of lectures on the science
and practice of teaching, which gave the first impulse toward establishing
normal schools in this section of the State. In 1857 Mr. Bates was elected
Superintendent of the schools of Crawford County for a term of three years.
This was one of the largest and most influential counties in the State, having
an area nearly equal to the entire arable surface of Ehode Island. Here was
presented a wide field for the exercise of his well-defined views of education,
and he soon acquired a State reputation for ability and efficiency in educa-
tional work. It was at this period that he collected together the lectures
which he had delivered before educational bodies, which were published by
Messrs. A. S. Barnes & Co., of New York, as one of the volumes of their popular
Teacher's Library, under the title of Lectures on Mental and Moral Cult-
ure. This was soon followed by a little work entitled Methods of Conduct-
ing Teachers' Institutes, which was also made one of the numbers of the
Teachers' Library, and which has had a large sale, having become the hand-
book for conducting these useful and popular institutions. At the end of his
first term, in 1860, he was re-elected Superintendent and commissioned for a
second term, but soon afterward resigned to accept the office of Deputy State
Superintendent of Schools, tendered him by Dr. Thomas H. Burrowes, under
the administration of William F. Packer. This position he held for a period
of six years, and devoted a large portion of his time to the holding of County
Institutes, on one occasion being in the four corner counties of the Common-
wealth on four successive weeks. During this period he became widely known
by his labors in the National Teachers' Association, before which body he
delivered his address on Liberal Education, at its meeting at Ogdensburg,
N. Y., in 1864, which was published in Barnard's American Journal of
Education, and also in pamphlet form, in which it had a wide circulation. It
was in this address that the diverse pronunciation of the ancient languages
was pointedly referred to, and the necessity of professional training for
instructors in the higher institutions strongly urged. His views produced a
deep impression in educational circles, and was the origin of the agitation
which soon followed upon the subject of founding a great national university,
where persons destined to become professors in colleges and universities might
obtain a thorough training in the science of education.
At this period, in recognition of his labors in the educational field, the
degree of LL. D. was conferred upon him, a compliment fairly earned, and
judiciously bestowed. In the last year of his first term as Deputy State Super-
intendent, he was designated by Gov. Curtin to visit the colleges of the Com-
monwealth and report upon their condition. This was a delicate duty, as the
authorities generally consider themselves independent of all outside super-
vision, and regard any intrusion with a jealous eye. But so judiciously was
the work performed, that the reports brought out a vast fund of information
respecting the history and condition of these institutions, and led, in several
instances, to radical improvements in their organizations and methods of
instruction. These reports were published, and widely circulated in the jour-
nals of the day, but never have been collected in book form, which their great
value richly merited. During the first year of his service in the office of
Superintendent he was employed by Edward F. James, of Westchester, to pre-
pare a digest and brief exposition of the school law of the State, for insertion
in his volume of Toumship and Local Laws. This proved an arduous under-
taking, as heretofore no systematic guide for the administration of the school
system had ever been given, and his work formed the basis of the full
exposition which was soon after issued from the School Department, and
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which he himself revised and re-wrote in the subsequent administration.
The forms of report books now used by teachers throughout the State were
devised and prepared by him, monthly reports having previously been
made on loose sheets, liable to be lost or destroyed, and often never dis-
tributed nor used. His thorough acquaintance with the practice of teaching
enabled him to systematize the operations in the central oflSce, and many of
the forms and methods for the administration of the school system, even to its
minutest details, are due to his guiding hand. After pursuing a thorough
course in the Boston School of Physical Culture, he prepared a series of arti-
cles upon this subject profusely illustrated, which were published in the
School Journal of Pennsylvania. Each article was accompanied by copious
notes on the preservation of health, together forming a complete treatise,
though never issued in book form. Deeming him eminently fitted, both by
capacity and culture for the dfficult and delicate work, Andrew G. Curtin, who
was then in the Executive Chair, appointed him, in 1866, State Historian, an
office created by act of the Legislature for the purpose of gathering the mate-
rial and setting in an enduring form a complete account of the organizations
which went forth from the State to do battle for the Union when threatened
by a rebellion unparalleled in the world's annals. To write of events that
transpired ages ago, where the material is ample, is comparatively easy, but
to gather up the fragmentary annals of campaigns scarcely finished, and weave
from them veritable narratives which shall stand the criticism of the men who
were a part of the great transactions, is a far more difiScult and embarrassing
task, and requires for its accomplishment a degree of patience and painstak-
ing, of careful discrimination and wise judgment rarely possessed. For seven
weary years he was unceasingly employed, and the result was published by
the State, at an expense of nearly a quarter of a million of dollars, in five
super royal octavo volumes of over 1,400 pages each, entitled History of Penn-
sylvania Volunteers, and forms an enduring monument of the patriotism of
the State, and of the research and taste of its author.
Upon the completion of this labor, Mr. Bates was immediately engaged
to write the Lives of the Governors of Pennsylvania, a work of over 500 octavo
pages, and is one of the pleasantest, and most absorbingly interesting of his
many works. Closely following^this was a work entitled the Martial Deeds of
Pennsylvania, published in royal octavo form of some 1,100 pages, illustrated
with maps and charts and over eighty portraits of distinguished oflScers and
civilians made famous during the war. It was also published in quarto form
in red line edition at an expense of $50 per copy. The matter is divided
into three pai-ts: Part L, general history; Part II., biographical sketches
of officers; and Part III. lives of civilians eminent in State and national
service, and other miscellaneous matter. This work has formed the topic of
more favorable criticism and eulogistic comment than any ever issued
upon the history of the Commonwealth. The History of the Battle of Gettys-
burg, which followed hard upon, a book in royal octavo, embellished with por-
traits and maps, is the one which has won for its author a more than national
reputation, "and stamped him as a war critic and arbiter of military opera-
tions of the very first order." A History of the Battle of Chancellor sville,
similar in scope and form to that upon Gettysburg, was issued from the press
in 1882, and has proved scarcely less popular. A condensed History of the
State of Pennsylvania, which forms a part of this volume, completes the list
of his book publications, though numerous fugitive writings have been scat-
tered along his whole career, among which we may mention his contributions
to the new edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, now in process of publica-
tion.
MEADVILLE. 713
In the summer of 1877 Mr. Bates made a tour of Europe, extending
through England, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland. Germany and Belgium,
and upon his return prepared a series of twelve lectures upon themes suggested
by his journeyings, which he generously delivered for the benefit of the Mead-
ville Public Library. Mr. Bates was married in 1856 to Sarah Josephine
Bates, and has a family of seven children: Edward T., in the music business,
Arthur L., a practicing attorney, both of Meadville, Alfred J., Walter I., Ger-
trude L., Josephine, and Florence.
L. C. BEACH, general agent subscription books, Meadville, was born in
Vernon Township, this county, September 15, 1837, and is a son of Isaac and
Nancy (Cooper) Beach, natives of Connecticut, of English origin. The
father, who was born in 1792, came to this county in 1816 and farmed in Ver-
non Township; he died in 1872. The mother was born in 1799, and died in
1858. They were married in 1822 and had a family of nine children, of whom
eight grew to maturity and six are now living, live of whom are in this county,
L. C. and four sisters. Our subject received his education in Meadville
schools and at Allegheny College. In 1855 he commenced teaching and for
six years followed that vocation, acting as Principal of the academy for two
years. For the last twenty-two years he has devoted his time to the book busi-
ness in Meadville, as agent for publishing houses. He was married in 1864
to Mary C. Bigoney, and they have had eight children, viz.: William E.,
Bertha E. (deceased), George Frederick, Gertrude, Harry, Mary, Lucy and an
infant (deceased). Mr. Beach is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is a promi-
nent member of the Republican party in Meadville, and is now a member of
the State Assembly from this county.
F. H. BEMIS, insurance agent, Meadville, was born in Sturbridge,
Worcester Co., Mass., November 29, 1823, son of Samuel and Betsy (Bigelow)
Bemis, of English descent, former a farmer by occupation. Our subject was
raised on the farm, received a common school education and when he reached
his majority entered the Qaaboag Seminary in Warren, Mass., where he
remained, teaching school at intervals till 1847, in which year he came to Mead-
ville and attended the theological school for three years. After this Mr. Bemis
taught school at intervals till 1860, when he left for Massachusetts, remained
in that State till 1866, then returning to Meadville entered the insurance busi-
ness, which he is at present engaged in. Our subject was married in 1851 to
Sarah E., daughter of Maj. John Clark, of Mead Township, and to this union
have been born eight children, five of whom are now living, viz. : John C,
Frank L., Ella S., Herman H. and George Herbert.
DR. DANIEL BEMUS (deceased), eldest son of William and Mary (Prender-
gast) Bemus, was born in the town of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., on the
4th of September, 1784. His paternal grandfather, William Bemus, was, at the
time of the battle of Saratoga, the owner of and resided upon the battle-field
known as Bemus Heights. His future profession was early decided upon, and
to fit him for it, extraordinary opportunities, for those times, were afibrded
him; in addition to the advantages of the public schools, he received the
instruction of a private tutor. When nineteen years of age he commenced the
study of medicine with his uncle, Jediah Prendergast, a physician in active
practice in Pittstown. In the spring of 1805, in company with his father's
and maternal grandfather's families, in all twenty-nine persons, he went to
Tennessee to search for a new home possessing the advantages of a mild cli-
mate and productive soil. They proceeded by wagon and flat-boats to Duck
River, near Nashville, Tenn. , their intended location. Being dissatisfied with
this country, the whole family turned northward, passing through Kentucky,
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Ohio, and western Pennsylvania, arriving at Erie the end of September, 1805.
The following spring they removed to their permanent home, now known as
BemuB Point, Chautauqua Lake. In the fall of 1805 Daniel went to Phila-
delphia for the purpose of attending medical lectures at the University of
Pennsylvania, going the whole distance on horseback. The next spring he
returned to the home of his uncle, Thomas Prendergast, at Westfield, N. Y.,
remaining there practicing and reading during the summer. His practice
extended from Silver Creek, N. Y. , along the Lake Shore road to Erie, Penn.,
a distance of over fifty miles. He returned to Philadelphia in the fall of
1806; attended lectures during the winter, and graduated in the spring of
1807 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Soon after his return to his
father's home, he was requested by Dr. Kennedy, a prominent physician of
Meadville, Penn., then temporarily at his mills near Jamestown, N. Y., to take
charge of his practice during his absence, and this resulted in Dr. Bemus
locating permanently at Meadville, Dr. Kennedy retiring in his favor. On
June 12, 1810, our subject was married to Jane, daughter of William Miles,
of Union, Penn., who died August 2, 1826. To them were born two daughters
— Mary, born March 21, 1814, who married J. Stewart Riddle, an attorney of
Meadville, and who died March 3, 1839, leaving one daughter, Arianna, mar-
ried to Thomas B. Kennedy, of Chambersburg, Penn., and Julianna W., born
February 26, 1816, died December 9, 1836. Dr. Bemus next married, June
19, 1835, Mrs. Jane Clark, widow of Conner Clark and daughter of Hon. John
Brooks. By this second marriage was born May 8, 1836, Julia Prendergast,
who married George H. Bemus, a lawyer of Jamestown, N. Y., now residing
in Meadville. Their children are — William Marvin, a physician residing at
Jamestown, N. Y. ; George Prendergast, also at Jamestown; Selden, who died
in infancy, and Dudley, residing with his parents. Dr. Bemus at once took a
prominent position at Meadville, and was the leading physician for many
years. He was one of the first Trustees of Allegheny College, doing much to
j)romote the interests of that institution. The old college building was con
structed upon a plan drawn by him. He was a member of the Episcopal
Church and one of the first Vestrymen of Christ Church, Meadville. In poli-
tics he was first a Whig and then a Republican. During the war of 1812 he
was Chief Surgeon of the division commanded by Ma j.- Gen. Mead. About
1828 he built extensive woolen, flour, lumber and oil mills on French Creek,
about two miles above Meadville. As a business man he was successful,
accumulating a handsome fortune, and at his death was possessed of consid-
erable property. He died February 21, 1866, at the advanced age of eighty-
throe years. Few men of his time were better kno^v^l or more highly esteemed
in the community in which he lived.
GEORGE BEJSTNINGHOFF, retired farmer and oil producer, Meadville.
was born in Clearfield County, Penn., April B, 1825, and is a son of John and
Elizabeth (Heist) Benninghoff, who were of German ancestry. His father was
first a hatter by trade, was in later life a farmer, and succeeded at one time in
accumulating a fortune of $300,000. He was a resident of Venango County,
Penn., fourteen years, and before his death lived in Greenville, Penn, where
he died in 1882. He had twelve children, who were all at their father's
funeral but one, who was sick at the time. The father and all his sons were
Republican in politics. George Benninghoff, the eldest of the family, received
a common school education in Venango County, Penn., was reared on the farm,
and for several years pursued agriculture with success, commencing on fifty
acres of unimproved land in Venango County, which he cleared up. In 1861 he
purchased a farm in Mead Township, and removed to Meadville in 1880.
MEADVILLE 715
From 1860 to 1883 he was engaged as an oil producer, since when he has beeD-
retired. He was married in 1848 to Julia A., daughter of John Baney, a.
prominent farmer of Venango County, Penn. They have five children : Almena
Helen, wire of E. L. Afifantranger, farmer; Lewis Nelson, farmer in Sugar
Grove, Mercer County, and who was also in the oil business for sixteen,
years; Livingston, a farmer; George E.. a practicing physician of Bradford,
Penn.; Julia M., wife of C. E. Morgan, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Benning;-
hoff is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Politically- our subject is a
Kepublican.
R. C. BOILEAU, retired merchant, Meadville, was born in Centre
County, Penn., December 27, 1810; son of Daniel and Mary (Robinson)
Boileau, natives of this State, of French and Irish descent. Daniel was Quar-
termaster-General in the Revolutionary war. Our subject, the seventh in a
family of eight children, grew up in the same town with Gov. Curtin, and
they were chumu together in boyhood. He acquired his education in his native
county, and early in life learned the jeweler and watchmaker trade. In 1831
Mr. Boileau came to Meadville, and embarked in the jewelry business, which
he carried on for thirty years; was also in the dry goods business for a number
of years. He dealt in real estate extensively, and built several business blocks.
He has been financially successful, and has accumulated a handsome property.
He was married, in 1834, to Harriet W. , daughter of Col. Shryock, a native of
Hagerstown, Md., and to this union were born nine children, eight attaining
maturity: Elizabeth, married G. P. Hosmer, in Lockport, N. Y. ; Maria, married
toH. H. Thompson, in Bath, N. Y. ; Nathaniel, deceased; Polo, inlllinoia; Rol-
and C, Jr., in Meadville, Ellen, widow, married to M. D. Newman, in Milford,
Penn.; Harriet, married to R. Bard, Ravenna, Ohio; Emma, married to J. H.
Culbertson, in Meadville; Marion, youngest daughter, unmarried, being with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Boileau are members of the First Baptist Church,
in which he has been a Deacon for forty years. He never led a political life.
WILLIAM R. BOLE, attorney atUaw, Meadville, was born in Venango-
Township, this county, October 15, 1838, son of David M. and Mary D. (Clark)
Bole, who were of Scotch-Irish descent and natives of this county. David M.
Bole, who lives in this county, was a member of the State Legislature (1848),
and has held nearly every office in the gift of the township of which he is a
resident. His father, grandfather of our subject, immigrated to this county
from the north of Ireland about 1798. He married in this county, engaged
in farming and rapidly acquired considerable property. He was prominently
engaged in public enterprises, notably the pike road from Meadville to Water-
ford, this county. He died at the age of seventy-two. His family numbered
six children — three boys and three girls — of whom are now living David M. ,
John, Williamj and Martha, all residents of this county. Our subject, the
eldest of a family of ten children, was reared on a farm and attended the com-
mon schools till he was seventeen years of age. Most of his time from then
till he was twenty-two years old was spent in Meadville Academy, Edinboro
State Normal School, Allegheny College, in teaching school and in the study
of his chosen profession. After reading law for a year with A. B. Richmond,
he commenced a practice which he has continued successfully ever since. He
was'maiTied in 186'2, to Martha S., daughter of Frederick) Pendleton, of this
county, who bore him one child — Robert C. She died m 1881, at Meadville.
In politics Mr. Bole is a Democrat.
C. M. BOUSH, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Mundelsheim,
Wurtemberg, Germany, March 19, 1831, and is a son of Charles M. Boush,
who was Principal of the common schools in said town in Germany, and who
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had a family of ten children, of whom our subject is the sixth. Mr. Boush
received an academic edacation in his native land, was employed in mercantile
pursuits, and received a practical knowledge in the manufacture of cotton
silk and woolen goods. He immigrated to this country in 1853, and lived first
in Sheakleyville, Mercer Co., Penn. , clerking eighteen months in a store. He
settled permanently in this city in the spring of ]855, and embarked in the
grocery and confectionery business with his brother Albert. In 1862 he was
elected Justice of the Peace, serving five years. While Justice he studied law
with W. R. Bole; was admitted in 1868, and has since continued practice.
Mr. Boush, who was twice a widower, was married to his present wife, Mary,
daughter of Jacob Snyder, October 17, 1864. They are members of the
Reformed Church, in which he is an Elder. He organized the first Sabbath-
school for that church here in 1850, and was Superintendent for many years.
Of his four children two are at home, his daughter and his youngest son, a stu-
dent at Allegheny College. His eldest son is in business in Canada, and his
second son is American Consul at CoUingwood, Ontario. INIr. Boush has been
twelve years a member of the City School Board, and took an active part in
the organization of the present school system. He has been six years a mem-
ber of the City Council and three years City Solicitor. He was an active pro-
moter of the Meadville Hospital, and is its Clerk and Treasurer. He is at
present Grand Master of the A. O. U. W. for Pennsylvania, takes an active
interest in the benefit insurance organizations, and is in every way an active
and successful business man. He was for years an active Democrat, but takes
no interest in politics now.
J. H. BOYLES, livery, Meadville, was born in Mead Township, this
county, April 3, 1840, and is a son of Sylvester and Sarah (Hamilton) Boyles.
His mother was born in Mead Township in 1814. His father came here in
1835, and settled on a farm, raising a family of nine children, of whom J. H.
is the eldest He received a common school training, and was reared on the
farm until 1859, when he went into the oil business, continuing until 1863,
when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Infantry, serving until the close of hostilities. He was a member of
the President's body-guard, and saw Booth shoot Lincoln and then jump from
the opera- box. Our subject has never attended a theater since, and never
expects to attend another. At the close of the war he came home and farmed
one year, then again went into the oil business, continuing until 1876, when
he went into the livery business in Meadville, in which he has been very suc-
cessful, although he has had to pay $6,000 bail money for other parties. The
present firm is Boyles & Billings, organized in 1884. He was married in 1861
to Sarah, daughter of Jeddiah Reynolds. They are both members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Trustee, Secretary and
Treasurer. Our subject's grandfather was the Rev. Patrick Boyles, a pioneer
preacher of note.
J. B. BEAWLEY, attorney, Meadville, was born July 26, 1844, in Mead-
ville. His grandfather, Hugh Brawley, an early settler of this county, was a
farmer and contractor by occupation. He was elected Sheriff of this county
in 1823, and served in the Pennsylvania Legislature. He was the parent of six
children. Hon. J. Porter Brawley, the second in this family, was educated at
Allegheny College, and studied law; served two terms as member of the Legisla-
ture; was elected to the State Senate in 1846, serving three years; was Sur-
veyor-General from 1850 to 1856. He had a family of six children, of whom
J. B. is the eldest. Our subject acquired his education at Meadville and in
Allegheny College, from which he graduated in 1860. He accepted a clerk-
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ship in the Census Bureau, and was at Washington, D. C, till 1862; then
returned to Meadville and commenced the study of law in the office of Finney
& Douglass, and was admitted to the bar in 186-4. Mr. Brawley began practice
before the Crawford bar with Edward Wilson, and was associated with him
for two years. In 1868 he became a partner with Judge David Derickson, on
whom Allegheny College conferred the degree of LL. D. in 1884, and con-
tinued associated with him until July, 1875, upon the withdrawal of Judge
Derrickson from practice. He was admitted to practice in the United States
Supreme Courts January 18, 1877. In 1880 he formed a co-partnership with
John 0. McClintock, with firm name of Brawley & McClintock. Mr. Brawley
has been twice married; on the first occasion, in 1870, to Miss Fanny C.
Ford, who died in 1872. His second marriage was with Maria, daughter of
Judge David Derrickson. Our subject and wife are adherents of the First
Presbyterian Church, of which he has been a member twenty-two years, and is
now an Elder. He was a member of the General Assembly that met at Chicago,
111., in 1877; also of the National Democratic Convention, 1880.
HON. JOHN BROOKS, deceased, who was one of the earliest settlers of Craw-
ford County, and who occupied many prominent positions among her pioneers,
was a son of William and Anna Brooks (whose maiden name was Snodgrass),
and was born in the Parish of Rye, County Donegal, Ireland, May 12, 1765.
During his boyhood he received a fair English education, and at the age of
fourteen was apprenticed in the city of Belfast, Ireland, and learned the trade
of wheelwright. Several years after the expiration of his apprenticeship, in
1786, and after the death of his father, he immigrated to the United States and
landed at New York about 1792-93. He remained in New York or vicinity
for a brief time, and in 1794 removed to the territory which was afterward
organized as Crawford County, Penn., where he remained during the balance
of his life. In 1798 his mother and two brothers, Quenton and William,
immigrated to America, and settled in Crawford County, where they remained
until their deaths. Mr. Brooks first settled on a farm in what is now Green-
wood Township, adjoining the Mercer County line, about a mile from Sheak-
leyville, and remained there for a few years. He, however, soon removed to
Meadville, and commenced business athis trade, which he followed for several
years. He afterward entered into mercantile business, which he carried on
until about 1828, when he retired to his farm on the Franklin Turnpike, about
three miles southeast of Meadville, where he resided till the time of bis death,
which occurred June 3, 1831, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. He was
the first Justice of the Peace in Crawford County after its organization; was
one of the State Commissioners to lay out and construct the Susquehanna &
Waterford Turnpike, and for two terms was County Treasurer. In 1813, during
the war with Great Britain, he organized and commanded a company which went
to Erie to resist the invasion of the soil of Pennsylvania, which was then thought
imminent. After arriving in Erie he was appointed aid to Gen. Mead, Division
Commander, with the rank of Major. The troops remained at Erie until after
the defeat of the BritLsh fleet, off Put- in Bay, by Commodore Perry, when the
troops were disbanded and returned to their homes. In 1817 he was appoint-
ed by Gov. Simon Snyder an Associate Judge of Crawford County, which
oflBce he held fourteen years, or until his death. Judge Brooks was married
twice, his first wife being Elizabeth Wright, to whom he was united July 24,
1800, and by whom he had three children — two daughters and one son, the
only survivor being Mrs. Jane Bemus, of Meadville, now in her eighty-third
year. His second wife was Susan Nichols, daughter of Thomas Nichols, of
Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Penn., to whom he was married August 7, 1810,
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and by whom he had eight children — three sons and five daughters — all of whom
are dead but Eliza, the wife of Col. David Compton, of Mead Township, Hen-
ry B. and Thomas N. Judge Brooks belonged to what is called the Seced-
era, a branch of the old Covenanters or Scotch Presbyterians. He was a man
of more than ordinary ability, a good English scholar, and well read in the lit-
erature of his day. He was upright, honest, and reliable, and an honor to the
community in which ho lived and spent the greater part of his life.
A. C. CALVIN, M. D., Meadville, was born in this county, October 21,
1854, and is a son of Joseph A. and Mary (Frame) Calvin, natives of Penn-
sylvania, and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was a farmer, and raised a
family of four children, of whom our subject is the eldest. Dr. Calvin was
■educated at Allegheny College, and took a medical course at Jefferson Medical
College, graduating in 1878. Commenced practice in Philadelphia, but in
the fall of 1878 came to Meadville, where he has been in practice ever since.
He was married in Meadville in 1880, to Priscilla, daughter of James A.
McFadden, for many 3'ears an attorney in Meadville, and who died in 1877.
They have one child, J. M. The Doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; in
politics a Republican.
"W. H. CARMAN, liveryman, Meadville, was born in this county in
1847, and is a son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Carr) Carman, the father a native
of New Jersey, a carpenter by trade, and'who came with his parents to this
county at an early day; the mother of German and Scotch origin and a native
of Pennsylvania. Our sabject, the eldest of a family of seven children, was
reared on a farm, acquired a common school education, and at the age of fif-
teen went on the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad as fireman. After
acting in this capacity for three and a half years he was promoted to engineer,
ran the lightning train on the Emlenton, Shippensville & Clarion Railroad and
has been credited with making, while on that road, the fastest time ever made
on a narrow gauge railroad. After five years of ; this, life, Mr. Carman
embarked in the hotel and livery business, and in 1879 came to Meadville to
engage in his present business, ttiat of proprietor of the Park Avenue Livery
Stable, a two-story structure 50x100 feet, where he has a tine array of roads-
ters, elegant carriages and wagons of all descriptions. Our subject was mar-
ried in 1880 to Miss Turilla Phipps, a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Carman
is a member of the K. of H , A. O. U. W., and K. of P. .
REV. JAMES G. CARNACHAN, LL.D., pastor of Park Avenue Congrega-
tional Church, Meadville, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, August 29, 1829,
and is a son of James S. and Jane (Black) Carnachan, natives of Scotland.
Their family consisted of eight sons and one daughter, our subject being the
oldest He received his education at the Andersonian College, Glasgow, and
entered the University of Glasgow the session of 1843-44 and graduated in
May, 1858. He entered,the ministry the same year in Scotland, and in 1856
came to America, settling in Tioga County, Penn., as pastor of Nelson and
Farmington Churches from December, 1856, to September, 1858. He was then
called to Troy, Bradford County, Penn. , remaining there until May, 1866,
when he assumed the pastorate of the Grove Presbyterian Church at Danville,
Penn., vifhere he continued until June, 1869. He then became pastor ot the
First Presbyterian Church of Meadville, remaining in that capacity until the
organization of the Park Avenue Congregational Church in April, 1881, of
which he has since been pastor. He was married June 16, 1856, to Mary Mel-
<3au, only daughter of George Macfarlane, merchant, Glasgow. She died June
13, 1866. Of their family of five children, four survive — two sons and two
daughters. Dr. Carnachan was again married June 2, 1868, to Rachel Ann,
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only daughter of Robert H. Long, merchant, Lancaster, Penn. Rev. Dr. Car-
nachan was in the service of the Christian Commission from August to Novem-
ber, 1864, and was Superintendent at the Fifth Corps Depot Hospital, City
Point, Va. He was also elected Chaplain to the One Hundred and Thirty-sec-
ond Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, an honor he was compelled to decline.
The title of LL.D. was conferred upon him in 1875 by the free University of
Naples by promotion.
HON. GAYLORD CHURCH (deceased), late Presidei^t Judge, was among
the most prominent citizens of Crawford County, Penn. He was born in
Otsego, N. Y., in 1811, son of William and Wealthy (Palmer) Church. His
parents, who were natives of Connecticut and of English descent, came to
Pennsylvania in 1816, settled in Mercer County and there followed farming.
Our subject, who was the second son in a family of six children, was reared on
the farm and attended the Mercer Academy; studied law with Hon. John J.
Pearson, who was afterward President Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District
of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the bar in 1834, and the same year
came to Meadville. where he spent the remaining portion of his life, dying
here in 1869, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a Democrat
in politics. In 1837 he was appointed Deputy Attorney- General of the dis-
trict, and in 1840 was elected to the Legislature, serving two terms. In 1843
he was appointed President Judge by Gov. Porter of the Sixth Judicial Dis-
trict, consisting of Erie, Crawford and Venango Counties, and served till
1851, when the office became elective. He then resumed his law practice till
1858, when he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court by Gov. Packer,
to till a vacancy. He was married in 1837 to Anna B. Pearson, of Mercer,
Penn., a daughter of Bevan and Ann Pearson, who were members of the Society
of Friends. This union was blessed with eight children, six of whom at pres-
ent survive. Judge Church and wife were members of the Episcopal Church,
of which he was a Vestryman many years. His widow still survives him and
resides in Meadville, while the family are among the leading ones of north-
western Pennsylvania.
HON. PEARSON CHURCH, President Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial Dis-
trict, consisting of Crawford County, Penn., is a son of Hon. Gaylord Church
(deceased), who was also President Judge of this district. He was born in Mer-
cer County, Penn., but has resided all his life in Meadville. He was gradu-
ated at Allegheny College in 1856, previously studying law one year with his
father, and was admitted to practice February 9, 1858, at the age of twenty.
He has ever been a Democrat in politics. He was married in 1868, to Miss
Kate, daughter of Hon. Samuel A. Law, of Delaware County, N. Y. To this
union have been born two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Church are members of
the Episcopal Church at Meadville, of which he has been Vestryman for over
twenty-five years. He has always taken a lively interest in all that pertains to the
church here and elsewhere in Crawford County. He has also been active in
almost every public enterprise in this place; was elected a member of the School
Board in 1870, and in 1872 President of the Board of Control of the Mead-
ville schools. In the same year he was elected a delegate to the Constitu-
tional Convention, and during 1872 and 1873 assisted in forming the present
Constitution, which was ratified and adopted December 16, 1873. In 1859 he
was made a Freemason. He is now a member of the Grand Lodge of the F.
& A. M. ; member of the Grand Chapter R. A. M., and of the Grand Com-
mandery of K. T. He has taken thirty-two degrees in Masonry, and for ten
years was D. D. G. M. of Masons for the district of which Crawford County
was a part. In 1877 he was elected President Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial
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District. He has rendered several important decisions while an incumbent of
this oflBce, being the first Judge in Pennsylvania, and perhaps in the Union,
to decide that colored children should have the same access to our public
schools as white children. After this decision the Legislature of the State of
Pennsylvania made it a part of the statute law. In 1879 the Legislature
passed an act making it the duty of the -Judge of the county to hold a term of
the courts four times a year in the city of Titusville. This measure created
considerable feeling upon the part of the citizens of the county as it tended
to greatly increase the public expenses and to complicate the ordinary processes
of the courts. Meadville and Titusville were especially interested as the
movement affected them locally to a considerable degree, and of course it was
not long before the whole matter came before the courts. The suit was brought
by numerous tax-payers to compel the county authorities to carry into effect
the bill. Judge Church, in an able and exhaustive opinion, decided the law to
be in conflict with the Constitution and therefore void, and consequently
refused to administer it. The nest year another act of a similar import was
passed designed by its promoters to avoid the constitutional difficulties of the
former act. Like litigation was resorted to to prevent its enforcement, but
Judge Church decided the second act to be also unconstitutional and void. Both
of these decisions were affirmed by the Supreme Court of the State. This
ended the efforts of the city of Titusville to have a court held within its bor-
ders. In 1883 he decided the Tidewater Pipe Line case, which put an end to
the great Standard oil monopoly for carrying oil. Ajiother effort was made in
behalf of the Standard Oil Company to injure and destroy its only rival. A
stock-holder of the Tidewater Pipe Line Company, acting in the interest of
the Standard Oil Company, used his position as stock-holder in an effort to
dissolve and thus legally destroy the company. After a sharp contest he was
signally defeated, and Judge Church, in an elaborate and exhaustive opinion,
settled the rights of all parties to the litigation, deciding in favor of the Tide-
water Company. This decision was acquiesced in by the defeated party, as
no appeal was taken from the decision of Judge Church, bat the same parties
afterward took the measures above mentioned with the result as above stated.
It has been the good fortune of Judge Church to be very often called upon to
decide grave questions of great public as well as private importance and inter-
est— indeed, more than often falls to the lot of a Common Pleas Judge. They
have been affirmed in every instance by the Supreme Court of the State.
ALFRED G. CHURCH, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Mead-
ville, November 10, 1851, and is a son of Hon. Gaylord Church, who was Judge
of the Sixth Judicial District from 1843 to 1852. He is also a brother of
Judge Pearson Church, the President Judge of the Thirtieth District. Our
subject received his schooling at Riverdale, N. Y., and at Harvard University,
at which latter institution he graduated in the regular course in 1873, after an
attendance there of four years. In the same year he entered the office of his
brother, Pearson Church, and was admitted in 1875, continuing practice here
ever since. He was married December 5, 1876, to Alice L. Mosier, by whom
he has one child — Agnes Pearson. Mr. and Mi's. Church are members of the
Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Church is a Democrat.
COL. JOHN M. CLARK, hotel proprietor, Meadville, was born April 2,
1837, and is a son of Ashbel and Mary (Weller) Clark, the former a farmer, a
native of Connecticut, of Scotch descent, and for twenty-seven years a Justice
of the Peace in Meadville, the latter also a native of Connecticut. They had
a family of four boys and two girls, of whom John M. is the youngest. Our
subject received a good English education in the common schools and in Alle-
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gheny College. He afterward clerked in Erie City for several years, also at
Erie City Iron Works from 1856 to 1861, when he enlisted in the three months
service in Col. McLane's regiment, at the expiration of which time he enlisted
in Company I, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was
appointed Assistant Adjutant to Gen. Hayes, of Massachusetts, and continued
in that capacity until June 27, 1862, when he became Adjutant of the regi-
ment, serving as such till the close of service. After the war he returned to
this city and purchased the "American," which he conducted for two years.
Most of Col. Clark's time has been spent in the hotel business, except when he
was in the grocery trade in Erie City. He was Chief of the Fire Depart-
ment for eight years. Our subject was married in 1862 to Bessie V., daugh-
ter of Charles Banyard, of Erie City, and of English descent. They have
three children: Cora, Bessie and Mattie. They are members of the Episcopal
Church of Meadville.
COL. JOHN BROOKS COMPTON, District Attorney, Meadville, was born
November 17, 1835, in Mead Township, this county, and grew up on the farm of
hie father. Col. David Compton, attending district school and Meadvi lie Academy.
He then became a teacher, and by that means secured funds to prosecute his stud-
ies at Allegheny College, which he entered in the spring of 1858, and continued
a student till his senior year, when he enlisted as a private in the three months'
service, joining the Meadville Grays, which were stationed at Pittsburgh. He
was soon promoted to Sergeant. While in camp, Sergt. Compton wrote his
commencement oration, and obtained a furlough for the purpose of graduating
with his class. He committed to memory his oration on his way home in a
stage coach, and appeared with his class, June, 1861, in uniform, at the
request of his class and the faculty. Soon after graduation he joined the
famous Eighty-third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, as a private,
and became First Sergeant of Company F. At the battle of Gaines' Mill,
June 27, 1862, he was wounded, but led his company live days after, at the
battle of Malvern Hill, taking thirty-two men into the fight, of whom eight
were killed, and fourteen wounded, himself among the latter. He was men-
tioned for gallantry in the dispatches of the Division Commander, and was
sent to the hospital at Portsmouth, Va., where he remained until September,
most of the time in a critical condition. He afterward went to Alexandria,
and then to Washington, where he was discharged on account of disability from
wounds and sickness. Returning home, after a partial recovery of health. Col.
Compton began the study of medicine under Dr. Edward Ellis, of Meadville,
but he had to abandon it on account of continued ill health, and at the sugges-
tion of friends he became a candidate for the Republican nomination for Pro-
thonotary of the county. Being successful, he was elected in the fall of 1863
by 2,000 majority, and served the entire term. During that time he com-
manded a company of Emergency Men, serving until the capture of Mor-
gan and the battle of Gettysburg. He was appointed by Gov. Curtin a Com-
missioner to take the vote of the State soldiers in the field for the election of
1864, being assigned to Washington City and vicinity. At the general can-
vass of the same year he was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and was
elected Secretary of the Board. In this capacity all the tickets, poll books,
etc., had to pass through his hands. These were sent in due time by express,
but were tampered with at Baltimore, or somewhere on the way, so that in
order to obtain them, the Harrisburg officials were telegraphed for a new sup-
ply and tho Secretary was obliged, with barely time, to visit Washington with
a guard, and watch the precious material till safely landed at City Point, and
thus saved to the State and Nation the vote of the Pennsylvania soldiers in the
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entire Army of (he Potomac. During his Prothonotaryship he was entered as
a law student by the late Darwin A. Finney, and was admitted to practice June
11, 1868, which profession and practice he has since continued. He was three
times appointed attorney for the county, and is solicitor for the Meadville Loan
Association and other corporations. Col. Compton was appointed by Gov.
Hartranft an Aid-de-Camp on his military staff, with the rank of Colonel, and
served through his two terms, when he was re-appointed on his staff, as Major-
General of the State, which position he still retains. He was on duty dur-
ing the Centennial Encampment of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and on
August 10, the date of the great military parade at Philadelphia, was appointed
OfBcer of the Day. As a politician Col. Compton has ever been an active sup-
porter of the Republican party, both in council and upon the stump. He was
Chairman of the Republican County Committee in 1872, and was Senatorial
Delegate to the State Convention in 1873. In 187-1 he received the nomina-
tion of his party as a candidate for the Legislature by a larger number of
votes than any of his colleagues. This was the year of the great political
revolution in the county, the entire ticket being defeated, but Col. Compton
getting the highest vote of any Republican candidate. In 1873 he presided as
Chairman of the meeting of the Return Judges of the primary elections. In
1881 he was elected District Attorney of the Thirteenth District, consisting of
Crawford County, by the largest majority of any candidate on the Republican
ticket. Col. Compton is a member of the Board of Directors of the Meadville
City Hospital; also Past Master Workman of Jefferson Lodge, No. 1, A. O. U.
W. ; Past Noble Grand of Crawford Lodge, No. 734, 1. O. O. F; for several terms
President and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home
of western Pennsylvania; Commander of Sergeant Peiffer Post, No. 331, G.
A. R. He and his family are members of the Second Presbyterian Church,
of which he is a Trustee and Secretary. Our subject was married November 12,
1863, to Fannie E. Kingsley, of Springfield, Mass. Of their family two sons,
Herbert K. and Charles K., died in infancy; Kate Leora, a very interesting
and lovely child, died of diphtheria on Christmas eve, 1881, in her twelfth
year. The eldest daughter, Gertrude E., now in her sixteenth year, alone
remains of this happy family of children to bless and comfort the parents.
M. S. COOPER, farmer, Meadville, was born in this county August 17,
1830, and is a son of Lewis and Fidelia (Smith) Cooper, natives of Massachu-
setts and Connecticut respectively, and of English origin. His parents were
early settlers of Yernon Township, this county. The father, who was a promi-
nent farmer, had a family of six children, all of whom except our subject were
the children of his second wife, our subject's mother dying when he was
young. The father died in 1856. He had held most of the township oflSces.
Our subject received his education in Kingsville College, Ohio, and farmed
until he was thirty-eight years of age, when he came to Meadville. He served
as Chief of Police in Meadville, but his life work has been that of an agri-
culturist. He was married in 1856 to Rachel, daughter of Robert Harper,
who is a sister of Hon. W. S. Harper, of Meadville; they have one child —
Rebecca. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are members of the First Presbyterian Church
of Meadville. In politics he is a Republican.
J. A. COOPER, master mechanic for the Eastern Division of the New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad, Meadville, was born in the State of New
Jersey, July 24, 1831, and is a son of Albert and Mary (Concklin) Cooper, both
natives of New Jersey, of Holland descent, the father a blacksmith by trade.
J. A., who is the third in a family of seven children, received a district school
education in his native county. He first learned the trade of his father, at
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■which he continued for a time. Since 1851 he has been in railroad employ-
ment of various kinds, and has filled tbem all satisfactorily. He was married
in Meadville in 1866 to Anna, daughter of Aaron Johnson, and they have two
sons — Frank and Bert. Mrs. Cooper is a member of the Baptist Church. Our
subject^has been a member of the School Board for two terms, and a resident
of the city since 1863.
JOHN C. COTTON, physician, Meadville, was bom in Pennsylvania Au-
gust 31, 1828, son of William and Elizabeth (Black) Cotton, both natives of
Pennsylvania; the father of Scotch-Irish and the mother of English descent.
William Cotton was a farmer and raised a family of six children. Our subject
received his education at the common schools and at the high school of New
Bedford, and also at the academy at Pulaski. He also attended Allegheny
College for three years, and graduated therefrom in June, 1853. Left Alle-
gheny College in senior year in 1849, read medicine and graduated and then
returned to Allegheny College and graduated from both colleges in same year.
In 1853 he graduated in medicine from Cleveland Medical College, practiced
medicine for two years in Kentucky, and since 1855 has practiced in Mead-
ville. Was a charter member of Crawford County Medical Society eighteen
years ago, since which he has been an active member; is also a member of
Pennsylvania State Medical Society and of the American Medical Association.
He was married in 1855, to Mary, daughter of Judge William Davis, and their
children are William D. and Harry A. Dr. and Mrs. Cotton belong to the
Presbyterian Church, of which he has been Trustee. For twelve years ho was
United States Examining Surgeon for pensions ; he is politically a Republican.
LAWRENCE COYLE, County Treasurer, Meadville, was born in Rome
Township, this county, September 19, 1839, and is a son of Patrick and Mary
(Griffin) Coyle, who were also natives of this country, but of Irish descent.
Our subject's grandfather, Roger Coyle, came to Crawford County about 1800,
and was a farmer. His son Patrick, Lawrence's father, was a farmer and a
large lumber dealer. He was for a number of years a Justice of the Peace.
He was a soldier in the war of 1812. » Our subject received his education in
the common schools, and has been a farmer most of his life. Before his
election as County Treasurer, Mr. Coyle held several official positions in the
township. He has been twice married; first, to Miss Mary Ann Stark, in July,
1860. Her death occurred December, 1869. Mr. Coyle was married to Miss
Lucinda Phillips, April, 1873. She died in March, 1883. He has three chil-
dren now living: Clara, Lavern and Mark. In politics Mr. Coyle is a Repub-
lican.
HUGH F. COYLE, train dispatcher on the New York, Pennsylvania &
Ohio Railroad, Meadville, was born in Angelica, Allegany Co., N. Y., Septem-
ber 21, 1855, and is a son of Bernard and Susan (Kilduff) Coyle, natives of
Ireland. His father, who was by occupation a jeweler, was married in Alle-
gany County, N. Y., and had a family of nine children of whom Hugh F. is
third. Our subject received his education at Andover, in his native county,
and then'commenced the study of telegraphy, which he pursued with such zeal
and diligence that, at the age of fifteen, he^took charge of the telegraph office
for the Erie Railway, where he remained until 1874. He then went to St.
Joseph, Mo., where for one year he was train dispatcher, when ho was made
manager of the office at Green River, on the Union Pacific Railway. In 1877
he was married to Elizabeth Sinon, by whom he has one son — Eddie B. He
then accepted a position on the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railway,
as assistant train dispatcher, but since 1881 he has been train dispatcher. In
politics he is a Republican.
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REV. RICHARD CRAIGHEAD, retired minister, Meadville, was bom in
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Penn., October 31, 1815, and
is the son of "William and Hetty (Weakley) Craighead. His paternal ances-
tors were from Scotland, his maternal ancestors from England. He pursued
his academic studies at New Haven, Conn. ; graduated at Washington College,
Washington, Pa., in 1836; entered the Western Theological Seminary the
same year; was licensed to preach in June, 1839, and ordained and installed
over the church at Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., September 9, 1840. He
was called in November, 1843, to take charge of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Meadville, Penn., and continued as pastor of the church until
November, 1874, a period of thirty-one years, only relinquishing his charge
on account of continued ill health. He still resides in Meadville, preaching
occasionally as his health will permit. He was married, January 14, 1841, to
Miss Lydia L., daughter of John Reynolds, Esq., of Meadville, Penn.
JOHN HAYS CULBERTSON, United States Deputy Collector, Meadville,
was born in Richmond Township, this county, April 2, 1840, only son of David
and Nancy M. (Mackelduff) Culbertson, natives of Chester County, Penn. Pre-
vious to marriage David Culbertson, our subject's father, in about the year
1818, removed with his father, John Culbertson, to Woodcock Township, this
county, where the latter engaged in agriculture for some time, having previ.
ously spent the greater portion of his early life in manufacturing woolen goods
in Chester County, Penn. David Culbertson remained with his parents until
after his majority, and in 1835 returned to Chester County. On March 4, that
year, he married Nancy M. Mackelduff, and shortly after returned to this county,
locating on a farm of 250 acres in Richmond Township. Mr. and Mrs. David
Culbertson were parents of two children, viz.: Elizabeth Ann, born April 10,
1836, married August 9, 1857, to Jacob Cowan, of this county, and July 11,
following year, died of hemorrhage of the lungs at the residence of her father,
and John Hays, oui' subject. David Culbertson in 1848 sold his farm in Rich-
mond Township, and purchased one of about 100 acres in and adjoining the
borough of Blooming Valley. In connection with this farm there was a hotel
property, both of which interests he operated until about the year 1855, at
which time he leased his hotel and for some years thereafter gave his exclusive
attention to farming. In about the year 1866, feeling that himself and wife,
both of whom were getting pretty well advanced in years, should lead a less
active and busy life, and as their only son and child living was then residing
in Meadville, David Culbertson sold his Blooming Valley farm and hotel prop-
erty to Alonzo Drake, and, in 1866, removed to Meadville and purchased a
house and lot. No. 639 Washington Street. On June 14, 1871, Nancy M. Cul-
bertson, our subject's mother, died. On October 12, same year, J. H. Cul-
bertson was married to Miss Emma A., daughter of R. C. Boileau, Esq., of
Meadville; and after this date and until his death, which occurred October 19,
1877, David (his father) resided with him. To this union were born three
children— Anna S., born August 5, 1872; Williard B., born May 31, 1875, and
Blanche, born December 5, 1878. The early life of the subject of this sketch
was spent at home with his parents, going to school, and in assisting about the
farm until the winter of 1864, when he came to Meadville and entered the
wholesale grocery house of McFarland Bros., as book-keeper, where he remained
for three years, but had to abandon oflSce work on account of failing health,
and a portion of the summer of 1867 was spent up Lake Superior in regaining
his former health and strength, which was fully restored. The balance of the
year, 1867, and up to August, 1868, Mr. Culbertson acted in the capacity of
cashier of the McHeury House, Meadville, after which time he opened a gen-
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eral insurance agency on Chestnut Street, same city. In 1871 he associated
■with him in that business John Reitze, and the firm was known as Culbertson &
Eeitze, now representing some dozen or more of the best insurance companies
in the United States. In 1874 our subject was appointed United States Dep-
uty Collector under Hon. James C. Brown, and continued as such until August
1, 1883. On August 1, 1883, he was again appointed Depaty Collector by
Jacob F. Walther, successor to Hon. James C. Brown.
JOHN DAVENPORT, drayman, Meadville, was born in Ulster County, N.
Y., August 10, 1816, and is a son of Isaac and Rebecca (Munson) Davenport,
natives of New York, and of English descent, the former a farmer. They had
a family of nine children, seven of them now living, of whom John is the
fourth. His schooling was obtained in his native county, and early in life he
went as boatman on the Delaware & Hudson Canal, at which occupation he
spent many years. He was married in 1845 to Jane Ann Lounsberry, also a
native of Ulster County, N. Y., and of Holland descent. They had nine chil-
dren, seven now living: Levi, freight clerk on the New York, Pennsylvania &
Ohio Railroad; Mary Ellen, wife of Frank Bartlett; Anna, wife of Anson B.
Leberman; Harriet, wife of Edward Orris, merchant in Meadville; Philip; J.
E. and Blanche. Mrs. Davenport is a member of the Park Avenue Congrega-
tional Church. In politics Mr. Davenport is Republican. Our subject came
to Meadville in 1866, and is now owner of six wagons and thirteen horses.
In 1879 he built an ice house, in which he annually stores 1,000 tons of ice.
His eldest son was a member of the Fifty-sixth New York Infantry during the
two last years of the war of the Rebellion.
HON. WILLIAM DAVIS, JR., deceased. Among Meadville's most hon-
ored citizens was the gentleman whose name here appears. For nearly half a
century he was identified with the business, social and educational develop-
ment of the city, and throughout this long period he constantly grew in the
respect and esteem of the community. With respect to the family history, we
learn that his grandfather, James Davis, was an early settler from Franklin
County, Penn., settling here in 1795. His parents, James and Mary (Cotton)
Davis, are described as being pious, well-informed people, who took all pos-
sible care in preparing their son for his station in life. Judge Davis was born
in Vernon Township, Crawford County, September 7, 1812, at a time when
his father was absent from home doing military service for the country in the
war with Great Britain. His education was procured mostly from private
schools. , He remained with his father until he attained his majority. At the
age of twenty-two he married Miss Mary Johnston, daughter of Lancelot
Johnston, Esq., who still survives him. One year after his marriage he came
to Meadville and engaged in the shoe and leather business, and from 1835 to
1863 continued in that branch of the mercantile trade in this city. His public
life began in 1840, when he was elected to the borough Coiincil, where he con-
tinued three years. In 1846 he was elected Burgess of the borough, and served
three terms. As a Whig candidate in 1849 he was elected County Treasurer,
at a time, too, when the Democratic party held a large majority in the county.
In 1857 he was chosen one of the Trustees of Allegheny College, and held the
position with credit to himself and honor to the institution until his death,
June 30, 1881. In this connection we remark that he always took a deep
interest in all educational matters, not only in the college but also in the pub-
lic schools of the city, having been many years officially connected with their
management. He was elected Associate Judge of the county in 1863, again
in 1868, and again ii; 1873, covering a period of fifteen years, a distinction
never enjoyed by any other occupant of the offica The arduous duties of his
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position were discharged with eminent satisfaction to the members of the bar
as well as to his constituency. Judge Davis was an active member of agri-
cultural organizations, and took a deep interest in projects having for their
aim the improvement of farming. He was an honorary member of the Craw-
ford County Historical Society from its organization until his demise. He
was for twenty years a Director of the Crawford County Mutual Insurance
Company, and for several years its faithful Treasurer. Judge Davis was a
man of fine personal appearance; in disposition most amiable. When the
personal delinquencies of any of his acquaintances was the subject of conver-
sation he participated as little as possible, and as soon as opportunity offered
changed the subject by referring to redeeming traits in their character. He
was a beloved member of the First Presbyterian Church, and for a great num-
ber of years served upon the Board of Trustees of that body. His every day
life was a beautiful exhibit of practical, self denying Christianity, and few, if
any, possessed in so large a degree that charity which " thinketh no evil, suf-
fereth long and is kind." He died as he lived, with an unwavering faith in
his Divine Master and an unswerving devotion to right and duty. Six of
Judge Davis' children siu-vive: the eldest child and daughter, Mary, is the
wife of Dr. J. C. Cotton, of Meadville; second daughter, Ellen, is the
wife of Dr. J. P; Hassler, of Cochranton; youngest daughter, Emma, is
unmarried; eldest son, James J., is Secretary and Treasurer of the Water Gas
Company, of St. Louis, Mo.; second son. Henry L., is connected with the
Philadelphia branch of the Standard Oil Company, of which he is one of the
managers; the youngest son, William W., is teller in the Oil City Trust Com-
pany Bank of Oil City, Penn.
GEORGE B. DELAMATER was born at Whitehall, N. Y., January 14,
1821. In 1822 his parents removed with him to Crawford County, Penn. He
received a thorough and practical education, attending, among other schools,
the academy at Waterford, Penn., and Oberlin and Allegheny Colleges. He
afterward studied law, and in 1847 was admitted to the bar. For about five
years he pursued the active practice of his profession. He then, however,
became engrossed in business enterprises and in a great measure withdrew from
active practice. For a time he was employed in editing and publishing a
newspaper at Youngsville, Warren Co., Penn., and afterward engaged with
good success in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits at Townville, Penn.
From 1860 to 1864 he was largely interested in oil developments along what
is known as Oil Creek, and by that means was enabled to add very largely to
his wealth. In 1864 he removed to Meadville, Penn., where he has since
resided. During his entire life he has been a remarkable student and has
accumulated large law and miscellaneous libraries. He is a Trustee of Ober
Hn College, and Trustee and Vice-President of Allegheny College, to both of
which he has contributed largely, and has been for many years largely inter-
ested in banking. At the time of the organization of the First National Bank
of Meadville and until 1871, he was a Director therein, being the largest stock-
holder. At that time he sold his interest. He has also been one of the largest
share-holders in the Keystone National Bank, of Erie, Penn. , since its organ-
ization; not living in Erie he is not in the Board of Directors. He was also
one of the organizers of the Erie Dime Saving and Loan Association. Few
business enterprises in Meadville have been started without his active and suc-
cessful co-operation. He is Director in the gas and water companies, in both
of which he is heavily interested. In 1875 he erected what is'known as the
Delamater Block, the finest business building in Crawford County. The
institution, however, to which he is most closely allied is the banking firm of
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Delamater & Co., of which he is senior member. It was organized in 1876,
and is at present regarded as one of the solid institutions of the county. Mr.
Delamater has ever manifested a deep interest in political affairs; when but a
boy. he knew intimately " old John Brown," and while he deprecated the
rashness of that old hero in some of his late undertakings, always sympathized
with the Free Soil and Republican parties. In 1848 he was a|jdelegate to the
District Convention which nominated John W. Howe, who was the first Free
Soil member of Congress for Crawford, Mercer and Venango Counties, and the
same year was a delegate to the National Convention at Buffalo. In 1870 he
was elected to the State Senate by Erie and Crawford Counties. His record
during his three years' term shows faithful and able service. Since then he
has declined political preferment. He has ever been the open friend'and pro-
moter of religion and temperance. In his youth studious, industrious and
circumspect; in middle life cautious, modest and successful, and in lately ears
enjoying the happy result, in the confidence and respect of all. Mr. Delamater
married in 1847, Susan Cowle Town, born in 1820, daughter of the late Noah
Town, Esq., and who is in the eighth generation on the part of her paternal
ancestors, being a descendant of William Town, an Anglo-American, born in
England about 1600, and who upon immigrating to America settled at Salem,
Mass. Her father, Noah Town, was born at Granville, N. Y., November 11,
1786; married Susannah Martin, of French extraction, June 18, 1809. He was
a son of Joseph Town, born February 22, 1761, and who married Hannah Col-
man, a descendant of Elder Brewster, of "May Flower" notoriety. His
nephew, Salem Town, author of various school books and other works, had a
national reputation. Joseph Town was the son of Israel Town, born February
12, 1727, who was a son of Israel Town, born November 18, 1684, who was a
son of John Town, born April 2, 1658, who was a son of Jacob Town, born in
1631, who was a son of the first settler, William Town, who was living in
Salem, Mass., in 1640. The children of George B. Delamater are: George
Wallace, born March 31, 1849; Thomas Albert, born December 7, 1850; Susan
Adelaide, born March 27, 1859, and Victor Morris, born November 1, 1860.
GEORGE WALLACE DELAMATER, of the banking firm of Delamater
& Co., Meadville, son of G. B. Delamater (whose sketch appears abave ,
was born in Meadville, March 31, 1849. After a preliminary course of
studies he matriculated as a student of Allegheny College, and graduated from
this institution in June, 1869, soon after which he entered upon a course of
studies in the Law Department of Harvard College and under Hon. H L. Rich-
mond & Son, which he completed and was admitted to the bar of Crawford
County February 1, 1875. His liberal education, practical knowledge of bus-
iness affairs, and extensive acquaintance supplementing his legal studies,
qualify him for an active and useful career, either in the practice of law or as
a banker, in the firm of which he is a leading member. In 1S77 he was
elected Mayor of the city of Meadville, and discharged the duties of this ofBce
during his term with credit In 1878 he was chosen Senatorial delegate to
the Republican State Convention at Harrisburg, and subsequently in the same
year was made Chairman of the Republican County Committee, in which posi-
tion he conducted an efficient and successful campaign. In 1880 he was
chosen Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, and cast his vote for J. A. Gar-
field. His industry, integrity and energy command the confidence of a large
circle of friends and of the public.
C. J. DENNINGTON, photographer, Meadville, was bom in this county in
October, 1850, son of John and Margaret (Hollister) Dennington, the father a
native of England, the mother of New York State, of English descent. The
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father, who was a farmer, died in this county after a residence of over fifty
years. C. J., the youngest of a family of seven children, was educated here,
and in 1872 commenced to learn photography, and having a natural taste for
art work he soon acquired a reputation as an artist in his line. He was mar-
ried in 1874 to Martha, daughter of Luther Wilder, who was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Dennington is a member of the Koyal
Arcanum; politically, a Eepublican.
JOSEPH DEKICKSON, retired merchant, Meadville, was born in Dau-
phin County, Penn., July 5, 1801, son of David Derickson.
AUGUSTUS DEEST, retired merchant, Meadville, was born August 24,
1822, in Germany, son of August and Christina (Berkes) Derst, who both died
in Germany before our subject set sail for America. They were the parents of
nine children, of whom Augustus, Jr. , is eighth and the only one to come to
the New World. He was married in 1844 to Margaret Burchardt, in his native
land, where the eldest child, Charlotte, was born, and in 1846 they came to
America, landing in New York, thence traveling direct to Meadville, Penn.
Here the family of Mr. and Mrs. Derst was increased, in course of time, by
six, viz. : Daniel, married to Mary Christy, Mary, wife of Henry Leighty
(have one child); Henry, in Colorado; John in Kansas, married to Kate Small-
enberger, of Meadville; Clara, at home, and Elizabeth, deceased. Charlotte
is now the wife of Hem-y M. Eupp, a native of New York, proprietor of res-
taurant on Water Street, Meadville; have five children: Carrie E., George A.,
Henry M., Jr., Lottie and Elmer H. Mr. Derst commenced life on nothing,
and for the first seven years after arriving in the land of his adoption, labored
at whatever he could find to do. He was absent for a time in California.
For twenty years our subject carried on with success a grocery on Water
Street, Meadville, and his industry and uprightness in business have enabled
him to retire with a good competency, not having for the past twelve years been
engaged in any special business.
HON. JOHN DICK, deceased, who was of Scotch-Irish descent, was born
in Pittsburgh, Penn., June 17, 1794, son of William and Anna (McGunnegle)
Dick, and the eldest of four brothers who attained mature age, viz. : John,
David, James E. and Wilson W.,a]l now deceased. He was brought to Mead-
ville by his parents in the year of his birth, when the place was but a hamlet
of log-houses. He was married, November 16, 1830, to Jane A., eldest daugh-
ter of Samuel Torbett, Esq., one of the pioneers of Crawford County, and
many years largely interested in real estate business. To this union were
born six children: George M., entered as cadet at West Point in 1850, assigned
to duty in Texas in Col. EobertE. Lee's regiment, and died in 1856; J. Henry,
died at the age of eighteen; Samuel Bernard; Anna C, married toD. C. Shry-
ock; Mary E., married to Edward S. Sayer, and John. Gen. John Dick died
May 29, 1872, in the seventy-eighth year of his age, leaving behind him the
inestimable heritage of a good name, and when the grave closed over him it
shut out forever from human sight, but not from loving memory nor from the
afiection of the heart, a man who had in his lifetime seen the creation in this
section of telegraphs, railroads, canals, schools, commerce and other evidences
of advanced civilization, with the inevitable and consequent regression of the
red man toward the setting sun, and the extinction of their title under the
provisions of Wayne's Treaty; it shut out foi:ever from all earthly view one
whose every action in life pronounced him to be by nature a gentleman — an
honest man — tender-hearted as a child, influenced even to a fault by the warmth
of his own feelings, ever ready to protect the weak against the strong, and to
cover the faults of a friend with the mantle of charity. In a word, as a sin-
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cerely good man, he was possessed of maay strong and admirable points of
character. Physically he was of a noble and commanding presence. To the
last his will was strong, his heart warm and radiant, emotional as though kin-
dled by the lires of youth, while his clear blue eyes beamed in harmony with
the kindly, sympathetic tones of his rich voice. In his household he was a
worthy example in all its duties as a sincere Christian, a devoted husband and
an aflFectionate father. The disease which carried him oflf was in the form of
a violent cold, which settled on his lungs and baffled the best medical treat-
ment.
Hon. John Dick was for many years a successful merchant in Meadville,
and was one of the founders of the private banking house of J. R. Dick & Co. ,
which, in 1850, was known as J. & J. R. Dick. In 1840 he was a member of
the Electoral College which cast the vote of Pennsylvania for Gen. Harrison.
In 1850 Gov. Johnson appointed him Associate Judge of Crawford County,
and following year he was elected and commissioned to the same place. It
was while tilling this position he was first elected to Congress, from the dis-
trict composed of the counties of Erie and .Crawford, in 1852, continuing to
represent it for three consecutive terms. The military titles conferred on Gen.
Dick commenced early in life, and ran through a rapid and uninterrupted pro-
motion. At the age of twenty-seven he was elected Major of the First Battal-
ion, and was so commissioned by Gov. Hiester in 1821. In 1825 he was made
Colonel of the Thirty-first Regiment; in 1831 he was commissioned by Gov.
Wolf Brigadier-General of the Second Brigade, Sixteenth Division, composed
of the counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango and War-
ren, extending from the banks of the Ghio to the shores of Lake Erie. In all
matters of improvement for the general good he was an earnest co-worker and
a generous contributor. The Eastern Plank Road was constructed mainly
through his instrumentality, and to him is Meadville, as well as surrounding
country, indebted in a large measure for the Atlantic & Great Western Rail-
road. He was one of the Trustees of Allegheny College, President of Craw-
ford Mutual Insurance Company for several years; at one time Captain of the
Cussewago Fire Company, the earliest organization in the fire department in
this city, over forty years ago, and at the time of his death he was the oldest
vestryman of Christ Church, Protestant Episcopal, Meadville, having been
elected to that position February 7, 1829, and for more than forty years he
devoted his best energies to the welfare of the parish.
The mother of Hon. John Dick, whose maiden name was McGunnegle,wa8
born at Carlisle in 1767, and, as already stated, came to this place with her
first husband, William Dick, in 1794. Travelling at a period when this sec-
tion of the country was mostly a wilderness, she went from Pittsburgh to Frank-
lin, Penn., in a keel-boat, and traveled from Franklin to Meadville through a
remarkably deep snow, on horseback, in the month of December, canying in
her arms her infant child — the future Hon. John Dick. William Dick died
in 1810, and in 1817 she inter-married with Hon. Jesse Moore, formerly of
Chester County, Penn., but at that time and up to his decease President Judge
of this Judicial District, by whose death, in 1824, she again became a widow.
She died in Meadville, March 5, 1848. She was a. most exemplary, pious.
Christian lady, for many years a consistent member of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of Meadville.
Col. Samuel Bernard Dick, banker, Meadville, third son of Hon. John and
Jane A. (Torbett) Dick, was born in Meadville, October 26, 1836, and received all
the advantages of the best private schools and colleges at home, but left col-
lege to enter into business before he took his degree. He was engaged with
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his father and uncle in the banking business at the breaking-out of the war of
the Rebellion, and he at once tendered his services to Gov. Curtin, and was
commissioned Captain of the Meadville Volunteers, the lirst company of troops
organized in Crawford County. The company went into camp at Pittsburgh,
and on the organization of the far-famed Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, in May,
joined that organization, and his company became known as Company F, Ninth
Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Corps. Immediately following the first bat-
tle of Bull Run, the regiment and division were ordered to Washington, and
sworn into the service of the United States for three years' service, and became
the right wing of the Army of the Potomac. On the 20th of December, 1861,
at Dranesville, Va., Capt. Dick was severely wounded while leading Gen.
Ord's advance in that engagement He returned home, but on the opening of
the spring of 1862, although he had not entirely recovered from his wound.he
rejoined his company, and participated with them in all the battles of the Army
of the Potomac, under Gen. McClellan, commanding his regiment at South
Mountain and Antietam. For gallant and meritorious action, while command-
ing his regiment, he was recommended by Gens. Mead, Reynolds, and Hooker
for promotion to the rank of a Brigadier-General, but continued ill health
resulting from exposure and wounds, compelled his return home on sick leave,
where he remained until the first of March, 1863, when, under the advice of
the surgeon in charge, he was reluctantly compelled to resign his commission.
When Gen. Lee's army moved northward into Pennsylvania in the summer
of 1863, Gov. Curtin telegraphed Capt Dick to come immediately to Harris-
burg, and requested him to take charge of the organization and mustering
into service of all the State troops west of the Allegheny Mountains, and at the
urgent request of the Secretary of War took command of the Fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania Militia, and proceeded to New Creek, Va. , where he assumed
command of all the forces at that point, relieving Gen. Kelly. At the expira-
tion of this service, he returned to private life, and resumed the banking busi-
ness in Meadville, in which he is still engaged, and is now the head of the
firm of J. R. Dick & Co., which had been organized in 1850. In 1864 Col.
Dick was elected a member of the Electoral College of Pennsylvania which
cast the vote of the State for Lincoln's re-election.
Col. Dick has been very prominent in the Masonic fraternity since 1857,
having served through all the minor grades in Lodge, Chapter and Command-
ery up to 1878, when he was elected the Grand Commander of Knights Tem-
plar in Pennsylvania, and in 1880 was elected Grand Master of Masons in
Pennsylvania, being the highest distinction in the power of the fraternity to
bestow. Col. Dick is the only person ever chosen to be Grand Master of
Masons west of the Allegheny Mountains, and the only Mason in Pennsylva-
nia who ever held the office of Grand Commander and Grand Master.
In 1863 Col. Dick married Miss Agnes Scott, of Pittsburgh, Penn., daugh-
ter of Thomas Scott, for many years President of the Merchants' and Man-
ufacturers' Bank of that city, and to this unioij were born two children: John
Henry and Harriet A. In 1878 he was elected by the Republicans of his dis-
trict to represent them in Congress serving one term. He was Mayor of Mead-
ville in 1870, and under- his administration the City Market was erected. He
is Director and Treasurer of the Meadville Gas Company, Meadville Water
Company and Phcenix Iron Works; Director of the Meadville Glass Works, and
Treasurer of Crawford Mutual Insurance Company; has been a Trustee of
Allegheny College for many years, and President of the Board of Trade since
its organization. The Colonel is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
and has been for many years a vestryman in Christ Church, Meadville. Of a
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genial and warm-hearted temperament, courteous and charitable by nature,
Col. S. B. Dick has made himself hosts of friends, who invoke for him many
years yet of usefulness, honor and happiness.
David, second son of William and Anna (McGunnegle) Dick, and brother
of Hon. John Dick, was born March 1, 1797, the second white child to see the
light of day in Meadville, which was his home during his long and busy life.
He was an enterprising, popular and liberal man, an intelligent and much
respected citizen. He died in 1870 of erysipelas. David Dick was the origi-
nator of the antifriction press, and the " Allegheny, " the first steamboat to
ascend the Allegheny River, was the product of his energy. He was a mem-
ber of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He was married toLydiaC. Calhoun
of Carlisle, Penn. James R. Dick, the third son of William and Anna Dick
was bom in Meadville, April 22, 1801. In 1816 he moved temporarily to
Pittsburgh, Perm., where he remained five years. He then returned to Mead-
ville and went into business with his brother David. From 1835 to 1840 he
for a second time, became engaged in business in Pittsburgh, in partnership
with the late Col. David C. Stockton. About 184:5 he resumed business in
Meadville, in company with his brother, Gen. John, and subsequently, in 1850,
established himself in the banking business, in which he remained until within
a few days of his death, which occurred February 9, 1875, at which time he
was Senior Warden of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He was married
to Harriet, daughter of John Kelty Smith, of New Orleans, La., by whom
he had one son — Jesse Moore — born in Meadville, July 22, 1833, married in
1861 to Louisa Thorp, of New York City, and died February 2, 1874, without
issue. For his second wife James R. married Miss Harriet S. Thorp, of Fair-
field County, Conn., and to this union were born Anna M., widow of Lieut.
Com. John McFarland; Harriet S., wife of George S. Cullum; Sturges T.,
married to Adelaide King, daughter of Charles A. King, Esq., of Toledo, Ohio;
Elizabeth W., wife of Col. J. Ford Dorrance. Wilson W., the youngest son
of William and Anna Dick, was born in Meadville, July 17, 1808, and soon
after attaining his majority, chose law as his profession. He was admitted to
the bar of Crawford County in 1829, and immediately began to practice, but
not finding the pursuit of Blackstone congenial, he soon abandoned it and
assisted his brothers in merchandising. In 1832 he married Miss Elizabeth
Betts. In 1840 he was elected Justice of the Peace, serving one term. From
1848 to 1850 he was engaged in the coal business at Greenville, and from 1856
to 1865 was similarly interested at Georgetown. With the exception of these
two intervals and the time spent in the study of law at Pittsburgh, Penn., Mr.
Dick was a continuous resident of Meadville. He was a devoted Christian
man, a member of and for fifty-five years a faithful and exemplary communi-
cant of the Episcopal Church. He died July 31, 1882.
WILLIAM F. DICKSON, foundryman, Meadville, was born in this county,
February 15, 1819, and is a son of Joseph Dickson, who was born in this State
in 1790, and has lived longer in this county than any man now in it. Our
subject grew to manhood in Hayfield Township, this county, attending the old
log-schoolhouse, and working in his father's mill from the time he was big
enough to be of any use, but he was so attentive to his schooling that, in 1837,
he commenced to teach school, and continued to do so for thirteen winters.
In 1840 he was married to Harriet, daughter of John Burns, a native of this
county, her father being a prominent farmer of Hayfield Township. They
have four children — Emma, wife of Robert Anderson, of Meadville; Aurelia,
wife of S. G. Curry, of Curry & Co., foundrymen; Ellen, wife of William
Hoap, of Meadville, and H. M., Clerk in the Recorder's office. In 1862 Mr.
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Dickson enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, serving till the close of the war. In 1872 he was elected
Register and Recorder of the county, and again in 1875, serving as a county
officer for twelve years. He has been Secretary of the I. O. O. F. Lodge for
thirty-five years. In 1879 he purchased his present foundry, which has been
carried on under the firm name of Curry & Co. In politics our subject is a
Republican.
J. COLLINS DICKSON, coal merchant, Meadville, was born March 26,
1824, in Hayfield Township, on the same farm which his grandfather, James
Dickson, bought in 1794 and settled on in 1796, purchasing a tract of 800
acres for 20 cents an acre. Our subject was the third sod of Joseph Dick-
son, and spent his youthful days on the farm and engaged in the saw and
grist mills owned by his father and grandfather. His education was limited
to that obtainable at the log schools of that period. When seventeen his
parents moved to Meadville, and for twenty-six summers he ran on the canal
and for all but three years owned his own boat. Since 1871 Mr. Dickson has
been in the coal business. He has been twice married, first in 1858 to Mary
Sterrett, who died in 1872, and in the fall of the following year he was again
married, on this occasion to Katie E. Wilson, and the fruit of this union is
one child — Nevin R. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson are members of the Park Avenue
Congregational Church. In politics he is a Republican. The father of Mr.
Dickson, Joseph Dickson, is now living in Meadville at the advanced age of
ninety-five years, having lived in the county since May, 1794.
ARCHIBALD S. DICKSON, Meadville, was born near here August 8, 1834,
son of Joseph and Mary (Frazier) Dickson, natives of Pennsylvania, of Scotch
descent. Joseph Dickson was born February 12, 1790, in Pittsburgh, Penn.,
and came with his parents to Crawford County, in 1794. He and his brother
Robert served in the war of 1812, he being an Orderly- Sergeant, and he is
still drawing a pension for his services. In 1815 and 1818 he built a flour
and saw-mill, four miles north of Meadville, which he operated for eighteen
years; was also engaged in farming. He is a member of the Presbyterian
Church, in which he has been an Elder since 1831. His wife was born in
1800. They reared twelve children and one died in infancy, seven now
residing in this county. Two of his sons participated in the late war, viz. :
William now living in Meadville, and Joseph, who served as First Lieutenant.
The subject of this sketch moved with his parents to Pittsburgh in 1839, and to
Meadville in 1840. He attended the common schools, and when fourteen
years of age commenced to learn the drug business, and when nineteen years
old embarked in the same line on his own account, and this industry he con-
ducted successfully for twenty-one years and then retired. Mr. Dickson was
elected and served, 1868-69, as a member of the City Council; in 1871 was
elected Mayor, and re-elected in 1872. During 1877 and 1878 he served
again in the Council. He was appointed and served two years, 1878 and 1879,
as President of the Missouri & Pacific Railroad; was also a Director of the
the Meadville Railroad, serving as President of the latter in 1883. Mr. Dick-
son has successfully engaged in various enterprises.
COL. J. FORD DORRANCE, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Kings-
ton, Penn. , April 19, 1852, and is a son of Charles and Susan (Ford) Dor-
rance, the former of Scotch-Irish, the latter of English descent. Charles
Dorrance is a banker, and now President of Wyoming National Bank of
Wilkes Barre, Penn., but in his early life was a farmer, and he still owns the
400-acre farm purchased of the Government, by Col. Benjamin Dorrance, the
great-grandfather of our subject, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
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and was killed at the battle of Wyoming. Our subject's grandfather was
a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature. Col. J. F. Dorrance is the third
of a family of five children, and received his education at Lehigh University,
where he graduated in 1869. Soon after he came to Meadville, and studied
law with Hon. David Derickson. He was admitted to the bar in 1875, and
has practiced ever since. He was married in 1875 to Elizabeth W., daughter
of the late James R. Dick, for many years a prominent banker of Meadville.
In 1878 Col. Dorrance was appointed on Gov. Hoyt's staff with the rank of
Colonel, and served three years. He is attorney and financial agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, and has loaned many thousands
of dollars for them. He carries on a constantly increasing law business. Mr.
and Mrs. Dorrance are members of Christ Church (Episcopal), of which he is
a Vestryman.
JOSHUA DOUGLASS, attorney and counselor at law, Meadville, was born
in Rochester, N. Y., August 1, 1826. His parents came to Meadville in 1832
and settled on a farm in Mead Township. Our subject acquired his education
mostly at the academy in Meadville, and studied law with Hon. A. B. Rich-
mond. He was married in 1848 to Calsina L. Finch, who died in 1849. He
was again married in 1853 to Lavantia, daughter of Joel and Sophia Dens-
more, of Erie City. Their silver wedding was celebrated October 4, 1878.
Their children are — Marion, born February 7, 1855, married December 22,
1875, to Charles W. Lane, of Meadville (have two children: Ralph, born May
9, 1877, and Elsie, born December 14, 1878); Ellen, born July 19, 1858, mar-
ried June 23, 1880, to Cornelius Van Home, attorney, of Meadville, Penn. (had
one child, Robert, born March 23, 1884): Robert, born November 17, 1861,
died in 1862; Mabel, born February 22,1864, married in July, 1882, to Harry
C. Flood, of Meadville, Penn., and Gertrude, born November 8, 1866. Mr. and
Mrs. Douglass are members of the Unitarian Congregation of Meadville. In 1850
Mr. Douglass went to California; returned in 1852 and commenced to read law,
in which he has been successfully practicing since 1854; was admitted to the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1858, to the United States Courts in 1862,
and to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1869. He has been -a
Republican since the organization of that party. Mr. Douglass is of Scotch
origin, and has in his possession a carefully written history of his family, pre-
pared by a member of the same, which embraces many eminent names. Hon.
Stephen A. Douglass is a member of the family, and is of the seventh gene-
ration.
THOMAS J. DOYLE, merchant tailor, Meadville, was born at Cavan,
Ireland, November 30, 1842, son of Patrick F. and Mary (McFarland) Doyle,
the former a native of Ireland the latter of Paris, France. Mrs. Patrick F.
Doyle's father, James McFarland, had strong political sentiments, and was so
candid and zealous in expressing his fidelity to the rebel cause, that he was
forced to flee his country, and, together with his family, he re.'^ided for three
years a refugee in France, and it was within this period that the mother of
our subject was born. She has long survived her husband, and at this writ-
ing (fall of 1884) resides at Ballinamore. County Leitrim, Ireland. Patrick
F. and Mary Doyle had born to them eight children, four of whom died in
infancy. Those who attained majority are — James, residing in St. Louis, Mo. ;
William, deceased; Kate, now Mrs. John White, in New York City; and
Thomas J. Our subject came to America in 1859, and first located in New
York City, engaging with James Johnson as an apprentice to the trade ho now
follows. Previous to leaving Ireland he had served two and one-half years
in the same vocation. He remained ih New York City, perfecting himself in
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his trade, with different firms, until the spring of 1865. May 1 of that year
he came to Meadville, Penn., where he has since resided. He was first
employed by Porter & Uowell, remaining with them in the capacity of cutter
for four years. Nest he engaged with Reefer & Orris, with whom he serrad
from 1869 to 1878. In this latter year he again changed employers, and
began to work for I. N. Klein, with whom he continued until the latter
removed to Cleveland, Ohio, to embark in the wholesale trade. This was in
1881, at which time Mr. Doyle began business on his own account, opening
out at 250 Chestnut Street, Meadville. He continued here for two years,
then in 1883 formed a copartnership with W. H. Gaskill, under the firm name
of Gaskill & Doyle. They began to do business at 208 Chestnut Street, in
the Opera Building, and from the first their business was highly prosperous.
In January, 1884, the Opera House was consumed by fire. Gaskill & Doyle
rescued most of their stock, but sustained a loss of $1,000. They resumed
business at once, and at this writing (fall of 1884) are located at 227 Chestnut
Street. Mr. Doyle is a Democrat, candid in his manner and statements, a
good friend, and devoted to his family. He married, December 22, 1866,
Miss Julia A., daughter of James Housten, Esq., of Meadville, Penn. Their
union has been blessed with five children, four now living: Mary J., William
H., Kittie E. and E. Grace.
HENRY DREUTLEIN, cigar manufacturer, Meadville, was born in Ger-
many,November 8, 1848, and is a son of Christopher Dreutlein, by occupation a
miller, but who followed cigar making after he came to America in 1860. Henry,
who is the eldest of a family of five children, received his education in his native
land, and naturally learned from his father the art of manufacturing cigars.
He came to Meadville in 1866, established his business here and has met with
more than average success, all his brands of cigars being well and favorably
known. He was married in 1872 to Caroline Worst, a native of Buffalo, N.
Y., and of German descent. Their children are Catharine, Anna, G. H.,
Lottie and May. They are members of the Catholic Church. He votes the
Democratic ticket; is a member of the K. of P. and R. A. societies.
A. L. DUNBAR, Division Superintendent of the New York, Pennsylvania
& Ohio Railway, Meadville, was born in Bushnell, Pike Co., Penn., November
9, 1838, son of Francis K. and Maria (DeWitt) Dunbar, natives of Pennsylva-
nia, the former of Scottish and the latter of Hollandish descent. Our subject,
the eldest in a family of six children, received his education in the common
schools of Pike and Monroe Counties, Penn., early learning telegraphy, and
has been in the employment of railway companies ever since, always proving
himself faithful and a competent railway man. He was married in 1867 to
Mary J., daughter of John Carr, of Meadville, and they have one child —
Harry. Mrs. Dunbar passed from earth in 1880. She was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, of which he is a Trustee.
J. D. DUNN, photographer, Meadville, was born in Hayfield Township,
this county, August 17, 1829, and is a son of Simeon and Eliza (Compton)
Dunn. His grandfather, James Dunn, came to this county in 1794, was a
farmer, for many years Justice of the Peace. He had a large family. All of his
eons, seven in number, were soldiers in the war of 1812. Our subject's father,
who was the youngest in the family, followed farming, spending his life in
Crawford County. He had a family of seven children, of whom J. D. is the
second; he died in 1866. Our subject, till seventeen years old, was raised on
the farm in Hayfield Township, and after receiving a common school education,
he learned plastering, which he worked at for several years until his health
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gave way. He then learned photography, at which he continued one year.
Then he came to Meadville and worked at plastering until 1857, when his
health again failed. He then started his present business, which he has con-
tinued ever since. Mr. Dunn was twice married, on first occasion, in 1854,
to Martha J. Maxwell, a native of Meadville, of Irish descent. The fruit of
this marriage is one daughter — Helen E. Mrs. Dunn died in I866,and three
years later Mr. Dunn married Miss Olive Hall. They have two children — Lulu
and Gertie. Mr. aud Mrs. Dunn are members of the Christodelphian Church;
in politics he is a member of the National Greenback party.
L. D. DUNN, undertaker and liveryman, Meadville, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, July 7, 1832, and is a son of Simeon and Eliza (Comp-
ton) Dunn, the father being of French and Scotch descent, coming to Hay-
field Township in 1794, from Fayette County, Penn. The mother was a
native of this county and of English descent. Our subject's grandfather,
James Dunn, was a land agent and farmed here from 1794 to his death. Sim-
eon Dunn, oui- subject's father, was a farmer, a soldier in the war of 1812;
he raised a family of seven — five boys and two girls — all now residents of this
county. The fifth son settled in Nashville, Tenn., at the close of the war, and
died there October 19, 1884. L. D. Dunn, our subject, the fourth son, was
educated in the common schools. He farmed until 1870, then kept store at
Coon's Corners until 1876, when he came to this city and embarked in his pres-
ent business. He was married in 1853 to Mary E., daughter of Dr. Hiram
Boyd, the latter a resident of Crawford County for over fifty years. They
have three children: Ettie, wife of Byron De Forest; H. E., a dentist in Coshoc-
ton; Mary, wife of D. D. Malroy. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn are members of the
Christodelphian Church; in politics he is a Republican.
REV. JAMES J. DUNN,. pastor of St. Bridget's Church, Meadville, was
born in Malahide, Dublin Co., Ireland, June 9, 1841; arrived in Baltimore,
Md., in 1849; entered Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmittsburg, Md., August 24,
1857; graduated at the same institution June, 1863, receiving the degrees of
A. B. and A. M. ; entered the seminary attached to the college in the fall of the
same year and was ordained by Bishop Quinlan of Mobile for the diocese of
Erie, in the church attached to the college, on October 28, 1866; remained
for one year attached to the college as Adjunct Professor of Latin and Greek;
entered upon missionary work at Oil City, Penn., October, 1867, was placed in
charge of the congregation at Petroleum Center in June, 1868, and transferred
to the charge of St. Bridget's Church, Meadville, March 4, 1874.
DAVID C. DUNN, dentist, Meadville, was born in this county, April 17,
1845, and is a son of Rensselaer and Rebecca (Compton) Dunn. The father, a
carpenter and resident of this county, was twice married, our subject being
the eldest of the family. He received his education in the schools of Mead-
ville, and commenced the study of dentistry when seventeen years of age with
Dr. Greenlee, of Meadville. After completing his course of gtudy he entered
upon the practice of his profession which he continued with excellent success,
having been in practice here since 1869. He was married in 1868 to Eliza-
beth, daughter of Col. Hays, of Meadville, and they have four children, viz.:
"William C, Anna, Ellen, and Wallace H. jVIrs. Dunn is a member of the First
Presbyterian Church. Politically Mr. Dunn is a Republican.
L. F. EDSON, grocer, Meadville, was born in Bloomfield Township, this
county, April 15, 1837, and is a son of Chelos and Julia Ann (Bloomfield)
Edson. His mother was a daughter of Stephen Bloomfield, from whom the
township was named, and who came to this county in 1815, and settled on a
farm. Our subject's father was born in Massachusetts; came to this county at
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an early day, settled on a farm and raised a family of thirteen children, of
whom L. F. is the sixth. He received a common school education, and devoted
himself to farming until he and two of his brothers enlisted in the army.
One of the brothers who was in the war is now elected Prothonotary of this
county. Our subject enlisted in 1863 in Company I, Eighty-third Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in 1865 for disability. Since he
returned home he has been in mercantile business. He was, twice married,
on first occasion, September 12; 1861, to Esther A. Stilson, who died, and
Mr. Edson then married, June 12, 1878, Amanda S. Harris, who bore him two
children: Leon and Roscoe. Our subject has served two terms as Justice of
the Peace in Bloomfield and Steuben Townships, and has been School Direc-
tor, Collector, etc. In politics he is a Republican.
EDWARD ELLIS, M.D., Meadville,was born in Chester Mass., January 15,
1804. His parents were Ebenezer Ellis and Ruth (Stiles) Ellis. His ancestors on
both sides were of English blood, and were among the earliest colonists of
New England. His grandfather, Samuel Ellis, served in the French and
Indian wars and in the Revolution. His father was a farmer and the father
of nine children, his five sons being each six feet or over in height. Dr.
Ellis is a graduate of Berkshire Medical College, which was formerly the
Medical Department of Williams College, and at that time a school of reputa-
tion. He attended lectures both in Philadelphia and New York His health
being delicate he determined upon a change of locality and climate, and came
in 1826 to this county, then a comparatively new and unsettled region. His
practice therefore extends over a period of nearly sixty years, and now, at the
age of eighty-one, he still attends to the duties of his profession. His physi-
cal strength is remarkable and his health unimpaired. Dr. Ellis has been
twice married; first, on April 4, 1832, to Mrs. Mary Kennedy, who died in
1840; afterward on March 31, 1842, to Miss Sarah Buchanan, of Meadville,
who died March 14, 1844. By his second marriage he had one daughter,
Elizabeth Ruth, who was married in 1864 to the Rev. Marison Byllesby, then
and for some time afterward Rector of Christ Church, Meadville. Of this
church Dr. Ellis was one of the Wardens for many years, and is still a Ves-
tryman. During his long residence in Meadville Dr. Ellis has taken an active
interest in the welfare of the community. He has aided many young men
in obtaining an education, and- established others in business, some of whom
are now prominent and successful men. He was at one time largely inter-
ested in manufacturing and other enterprises which promised to contribute
greatly to the prosperity of the place, but which turned out to be unfortunate
investments, and resulted in the total loss of his large property. His losses,
however, have neither lessened the cheerfulness of his temper nor his kindness
of heart.
CHARLES FARNICORN, butcher, Meadville, was born in Germany
June 20, 1835, and is a son of Francis K. Farnicorn, a tailor by trade, who
came to America in 1846, settling down as a farmer in this county. He had a
family of three children. Charles, the eldest, was reared on the farm, where he
worked by the month for several years, and acquired his education in the com-
mon schools. In 1846 he came to Meadville, remaining here two years, when
he moved back into the country. In 1870 ho commenced butchering, which
he still follows. He was married to Barbara, daughter of Andrew Dudenhoffer,
a prominent farmer of this county. They have five children — Anna M. , John
J., Edward C, Mary L., and Margaret B. They are both members of the
Catholic Church. In politics he is a Democrat. He. has been a member of
the Town Council, and in 1884 he was elected Mayor of Meadville.
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DAVID M. FARRELLY, attorney, Meadville, was born March 15, 1807,
in Meadville, and is a son of Patrick and Elizabeth (Meade) Farrelly; the for-
mer a native of Ireland, and who came to this county at an early day, was a law-
yer. He was elected to Congress in 1820, served three terms, but died about
the close of his last term. Our subject's mother was a daughter of Gen.
Meade, who was at one time a large and wealthy land owner here, and laid out
Meadville, of which he was the founder. Of Patrick and Elizabeth Farrelly's
family, David M. , our subject, is the eldest. He is a graduate of Allegheny
College, and in 182-4 entered West Point as a cadet, remaining three years,
when he returned to Meadville and studied law under David Derickson, In
the spring of 1830 he was appointed Register and Recorder of Deeds of Craw-
ford County by Gov. Wolfe. In 1836 he was elected a member of the
Constitutional Convention. In 1838 he was appointed Surveyor in locating
Erie Canal from Glenville to Erie, and had charge of that line of survey. He
is now one of the oldest law practitioners in Meadville. His brother, Hon.
John Wilson Farrelly, is a graduate of Allegheny College, and in 1840 was
elected to Congress from this district. He served under Presidents Taylor and
Fillmore as Sixth Auditor of the Treasury Department of the United States.
Our subject's other brother, Patrick, a graduate of West Point, was a Lieuten-
ant in the Mexican war, and died at Fort Ouichita in 1852. Our subject was
married in 1843 to Elizabeth Meade, who was a grand-daughter of Gen. Meade.
They have live children now living.
JAMES FERGUSON, dentist, Meadville, was born in Canada, November
23, 1837, and is a son of Edward and Mary Ann (Kirkpatriek) Ferguson,
natives of Ireland, who reared a family of live sons and one daughter, our sub-
ject being the third child. He received his education in his native land, and
there learned printing, working at that business for four years. During the
war of the Rebellion he came to the United States, and in 1864 was in the
Quartermaster's Department. After the war he took up the study of dentistry,
attending the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Canada, where he
graduated in 1871. In 1879 he was married in Canada to Elizabeth G. San-
ders, and they have two children — Grace and Edward James. The Doctor has
established a good practice in Meadville.
THEODORE L. FLOOD, Meadville, was born in Williamsburg, Penn.,
February 20, 1842. He was educated in the academy of his native town, and
studied privately two years under Dr. Ulysses Hewitt, of the same place;
received his theological education at the Biblical Institute, Concord, N. H.,
now the school of theology in the Boston University. He was converted in
his sixteenth year in Williamsburg; was licensed to exhort when eighteen,
and licensed as a local preacher in his twentieth year. He served in the war
nine months as First Sergeant and Lieutenant; joined the New Hampshire
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in his twenty-second year, in
1864; served as Superintendent of the public schools in Salem, N. H. , one
year. While pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in. that place (he was
pastor in New Hampshire from 1864 to 1874, at Rumney, Seabrook, Salem,
Newmarket and Keene) he was made Presiding Elder of the Concord District in
the New Hampshire Conference when thirty two years of age, and was elected
President of the New Hampshire State Sunday-school Convention in 1874,
which was composed of delegates from eleven different religious denomina-
tions. Failing health obliged him to seek a change of climate, and he was
transferred to the Erie Conference, and stationed at Jamestown, N. Y. , in
April, of 1874. While here, he delivered a series of four lectures, which
were published by the congregation in pamphlet form: "Temperance and the
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Excise Law, " " Spiritnalism, " "Protestantism and the Romish Church," and
" The Bible in the Common Schools." His next pastorate was the First
Methodist Episcopal Church at Meadville, Penn., a body of about 700 mem-
bers. Allegheny College is located here, and the faculty and students mostly
attend this church. Here Mr. Flood delivered a series of three lectures which
were printed in a number of local papers, also in the Assembly Herald. They
were: "Novels and Novel Reading," "Modern Social Life," "Theater
Going, Dancing and Card Playing." Mr. Flood is the author of a book pub-
lished by Estes & Lauriat, of Boston, Mass., entitled, "A Hundred Ministers
and how they Switched off." While pastor in Jamestown, N. T., he published
a monthly local church paper entitled, the Herald of the Cross, also published
one in Meadville called the Evangel. In 1876 the Ohio Wesleyan University
conferred upon Mr. Flood the degree of Master of Arts. Mr. Flood as editor,
and Mr. M. Bailey, of Jamestown, N. Y. , as manager, founded the Chautauqua
Assembly Daily Herald, the ofiBcial organ of the great Chautauqua meetings in
1875, and at this writing Mr. Flood has entered upon his ninth year as editor
of this paper. It is a quarto forty-eight column paper issued monthly, till
July, 1880, during the year, and daily during the Chautauqua meetings in
August. There were 6,000 copies of the daily issued in August, 1880, and
6,000 copies of the monthly the previous year. Mi-. Flood purchased Mr.
Bailey's interest in the Chautauqua periodicals in October, 1880, so that he
is now the editor and proprietor of both the Assembly Herald and the Chau-
tauquan. Mr. Flood, with the Rev. J. W. Hamilton, of Boston, Mass., has
published at the Methodist Episcopal Book Concern in New York City a book,
"Lives of the Methodist Bishops, " from the standpoint of an active episcopacy.
The design of the book is to give a sketch of the life of every deceased Bishop
in every branch of Episcopal Methodism, with a steel engraving of each one.
The articles have been prepared by eminent vyriters in all branches of Method-
ism, both in England and America, and several of them by Mr. Flood. Mr.
Flood was elected a member of the General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church which met in May, 1880, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was
made Doctor of Divinity by Mount Union College at Alliance, Ohio, in 1881.
In 1880 Dr. Flood, as editor and proprietor, established in Meadville the
Chautauquan, a monthly magazine, organ of the Chautauqua Literary and
Scientific Circle. The first year it reached a circulation of 15,000 copies, and
in 1884 its circulation had reached nearly 50,000 copies. After three years'
service in Meadville, Dr. Flood preached two years at Trinity Church, Oil
City, and supplied the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Titusville
one year. In December, 1883, he purchased the Meadville Daily and Weekly
Republican, located at Meadville, Penn., the leading secular and political jour-
nals of Crawford County. He made his son, Harry C. Flood, editor and pro-
prietor of these periodicals. Dr. Flood was elected in 1883, the second time,
delegate to the General Conference of his church, at the head of the delegation.
In 1883 he purchased a residence on the Diamond, in Meadville, where he now
resides. Our subject was married, June 20, 1862, in Huntingdon, Penn., to
Miss Annie M., daughter of David Black, Esq., of that town, and by this
union were bom two sons and one daughter: Harry C. , Ned A. and Rebie M.
Dr. Flood retired from the pastorate in October, 1882, to devote himself exclu-
sively to the editorial work and business management of the Chautauqua
periodicals.
HARRY C. FLOOD, editor and proprietor of the Republican, Meadville,
was born May 19, 1864, in Huntingdon County, Penn., son of Theodore L.
and Annie M. C. (Black) Flood, the former born in Blair County, Penn., the
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latter in Huntingdon County, Penn. Our subject, their eldest son, received
the principal part of his education in Allegheny College. He studied law and
graduated in Albany (N. Y.) Law School in 1883, and opened a law office in
Franklin, Ind., but returned to MeadvLlle the same year, and entered upon his
present work, that of editor and proprietor of the Meadville Daily and Weekly
Republican. His father, Theodore L. Flood, D. D., has had charge of the
Chautauqua Magazine for several years, and Harry C, naturally inclined to
journalistic work, has succeeded in building up a large patronage for his
paper. As the name of the paper wonld indicate, his views are Republican.
JAMES F. FRAZIER, druggist, Meadville, was born in Meadville, May
16, 1847, son of Roderick and Mary (Morris) Frazier. The former, a native
of Chester County, Penn., of Scotch descent, born May 2, 1802, came to
Meadville with his parents in 1806, and here learned the tanner's trade and car-
ried on a tannery for many years. He also manufactured boots and shoes, and
carried on a meat market, conducting all three businesses cotemporaneously,
besides, in later life, owning and operatiag a flour-mill, thus proving him to
have been an energetic, active and useful business man in the early days. Mr.
Frazier died in 1852. His family consisted of seven children, four of whom
are now residents of Meadville. His wife was of Welsh descent, and came
with her parents to Meadville in 1815. Her father, a farmer, was a native of
New York. She died in 1856.
A. M. FULLER, merchant, Meadville, was bom in 1847, in Littte Falls,
N. Y., son of M. A. and Mary (Holcomb) Fuller, natives of New York, of
English descent, parents of two children. M. A. Fuller was a merchant in
Meadville for sixteen years, having commenced business in 1848. Our subject
came to Meadville in 1870 and embarked in the dry goods business, which he
has continued in up to the present time, employing now sixteen hands. His
store, which stood in the Opera Block, was destroyed by tire January 8, 1884,
and Mr. Fuller has since purchased a quarter interest in the property with a
view to again prosecuting his business in the same quarters. Our subject has
attained his present position as a business man by his own efforts, and has
succeeded in establishing a large and profitable business. He was married
January 27, 1876, to Elizabeth, daughter of Leon C. Magaw, and to this
union were born two children: Marian and Frederick. Mr. Fuller was elected
President of the P. S. D. A., serving four years, and re-elected in 1884. The
dairy is one of the leading farming industries of the county, and has con-
tributed more largely than any other interest to the prosperity of the farm-
ing community of this section. He was also elected, in 1884, President of the
Meadville Glass Company (limited), an enterprise he was active in establishing
and in which he has been a stock-holder since its organization. He has taken
a special interest in all public improvements, being especially energetic in
securing the repairing of the streets of Meadville and the accomplishing of
other improvements of advantage to the city. Mr. Fuller is connected with
the Congregatit)nal Church, in the organization of which he took active part.
CHARLES GABLE, proprietor Gable House, Meadville, was born Novem-
ber 3, 1830, in Woodcock Township, this county, on his father's farm, son of
John C. and Sarah (Frankfield) Gable, natives of Lehigh County, Penn., and
who came to this county in 1825, 'locating in Woodcock Township. John.G.
Gable first engaged in agriculture, which he followed two years, when he
removed to Meadville and began the business of teaming between Erie and Pitts-
burgh, an enterprise he conducted for six years and then returned to agriculture,
which vocation he continued to follow until his death. To the union of John
G. and Sarah Gable were born seven children, five of whom are now living.
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resideDts of this county. Charles Gable, our subject, the youngest surviving
child, remained on the farm with his father until he arrived at the age of nine-
teen, when he was employed with his brother John, who was conducting the
Crawford House in Meadville. His engagement with his brother extended
over a period of two years, and on April 1, 1852, he assumed exclusive control
and management of the hotel, and retained this relation until 1856, when he
formed a co-partnership with C. S. Eyre, and conducted a genera] store on
corner of Chestnut and South Main Streets, where now stands the stone Meth-
odist Church. Business was continued at this stand five years, when it was
removed to Tidioute, Penn., and in 1863 the partnership was dissolved. Our
subject then embarked in the transportation of oil from Pit Hole, Venango
County, to Scott's Landing, Warren Co., Penn., by flat-boat. This was in the
spring and summer of 1863. The following winter he owned teams and
engaged in the transportation of oil from Oil Creek to Titusville, Penn. On
March 1, 1864, our subject purchased in Meadville the property which he now
occupies and conducts, known as the Gable House. After nine years of pros-
perity he leased out his city property and moved to the farm, formerly owned
by his brother John, on the old State road, which farm of 170 acres is beauti-
fully situated and has been much improved. In 1873 Mr. Gable retook pos-
session of the Gable House, and since that date has continued to conduct it
with success. Oar subject was elected in 1882 to a seat in the City Council.
He was «narried April 27, 1857, to Nancy A. Stainbrook, of Meadville, Penn.
To this union have been born ten children, nine now living: Arthur E. ; Charles
E., married in 1883, to Miss Florence Archer, of Meadville, Penn. (have one aon,
an infant); Frank P.; Emmett E. ; Carrie; Georgia, married in 1884, to A. H.
Steele, of Meadville, Penn. ; William H. ; Burton and Hattie May.
JAMES D. GILL, one of the oldest business men of Meadville. was born
September 17, 1822, on the west bank of French Creek, Hayfield Township, this
county, son of Robert and Harriet (Duno) Gill, the latter of whom was a
daughter of James Dunn, a Captain in the Revolutionary war. Robert Gill
was born in Scotland, and was the eldest son of William Gill, a carpenter by
trade, who came from Glasgow in 1786, settling in Pittsburgh, Penn. In 1793 he
came to Crawford County and after raising a crop returned to Pittsburgh, and
in 1794 moved with his family to what is now Hayfield Township, this county,
where he followed farming the balance of his life. His eldest son, the father
of our subject, acquired his education in the subscription schools of Hayfield
Township, and followed farming until his death, which occurred in 1828. Our
subject, after attending the schools of his native township, Meadville Academy
and Allegheny College, clerked in a store at Meadville for six years. In 1844
he started a general store on his own account and continued in this business
until 1857, when he embarked in the hardware trade, which he conducted till
1873. In 1874 he was elected President of the Crawford Mutual Insurance
Company, and in 1877 President of the Meadville Water Company, and is fill-
ing both these positions at the present time. Mr. Gill has been twice married:
on the first occasion in 1847 to Elizabeth, daughter of Gen. Daniel Shryock,
who bore him one child — William R. (now deceased). Mr. Gill lost his wife
by death in 1851, and in 1853 was remarried to her sister — Susan E. Shryock,
by whom he has throe children: Harriet E. ; D. A., who is now managing the
hardware business, and Elizabeth. In politics Mr. Gill is a Democrat. In
1857 he was elected to the Borough Council; in 1865 was appointed Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department, a post he filled with honor, and in 1873
served as Mayor of Meadville.
WILLIAM GILL, hardware merchant, Meadville, was born Januarv 28,
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1842, in Meadville, Penn., 6on of William and Maria E. (Mead) Gill, who
were both natives of this county, the former of Scotch and the latter of English
descent. William Gill, Sr. , was a house plasterer by trade, but in later
life was a dry goods and grocery merchant. Our subject, who was the fourth
child, was educated at Allegheny College, and in the Commercial College at
Pittsburgh, Penn. In early life he acted as clerk, and in 1860 he embarked in
the hardware businees, in which he still continues. Mr. Gill was married in
1874 to Blanche S., daughter of Hiram Stowe and a sister of Hon. E. H.
Stowe, of Pittsburgh, Penn. They have four children, viz.: Katherine C,
David Donaldi Robert Stowe and Martha Stowe. In politics Mr. Gill is a
Democrat.
NORTON L. GLEASON, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in South
Shenango Township, Crawford Co., Penn., April 11, 1852, and is a son of
Norton D. and Sarah E. (Hart) Gleason, both of English descent. His parents
were natives of Trumbull County, Ohio, and came to Crawford County, Penn.,
to farm in 1833, settling in South Shenango Township, raising a family of six
children, of whom our subject is fourth. He was reared on the farm and
received an excellent education, finishing in the following schools, viz. : Edin-
boro State Normal, Farmington Seminary and Allegheny College. After this
he entered the law ofi&ce of Compton & McKay, of Meadville, in 1874, and was
admitted to practice April 6, 1876: commenced practice in Meadville the same
year, but in 1877 he went to Cochranton, Penn., where he remained in the
practice until 1883, when he returned to Meadville. In our subject's educa-
tional career he taught in all ten terms, and supported himself at college by
teaching. His mother died August 9, 1870, his father May 28, 1880. He is
an active member of the I. O. O. F., having filled all the chairs. Politically
he is a Republican.
JAMES GRAHAM, Clerk of Court, Meadville, was born in Beaver Coun-
ty, Penn., May 5, 1838, and is a son of Hugh and Anna (Johnson) Graham,
natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was a car-
penter and came to this county in 1856, raising a family of four children, of
whom James, the eldest, learned his father's trade, working at building saw-
mills, etc. In 1876 he was elected Justice of the Peace of Bloomlield Town-
ship, and continued in this office till 1882, when he was elected to his present
position. He was married in 1861 to Sarah Lincoln, a native of this county,
and their children are Eva, Jennie, Ljman and Addie. They are members
of the Second Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican.
THOMAS W. GRAYSON, editor and proprietor of the Crawford Democrat,
Meadville, was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1817, son of John Grayson, a native
of Ireland, who was brought to the United States in his infancy. John Gray-
son marched out of Baltimore as First Lieutenant in the war of 1812 and par-
ticipated in various engagements and conflicts with Great Britain, remaining
in the service until the declaration of peace in 1815 and officiating as Adjutant
of two consolidated regiments. Upon going to the war office at Washington
for his discharge he was there informed that he was assigned to the peace estab-
lishment and would be located at Fort McHenry. He declined the proffered
honor for the reason that he had no taste for the service in time of peace.
Soon after the war he married Martha, daughter of John and Mary Wray, and
in 1817 established the Washington Examiner. In 1839 he was succeeded in
the publication of the paper by his eldest son, Thomas W. Grayson, who was
the senior of four brothers and two sisters. In 1860 the subject of this sketcb
sold out his interest in the Washington Examiner and in May, 1861, became
editor and proprietor of the Crawford Democrat.
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JOHN HAAS, butcher, Meadville, was born in the town of Mergentheim,
Wurtemberg, Germany, August 12, 1848, and is a son of John Andrew and
Barbara (Keitel) Haas, natives of Germany. John Haas received a good edu-
cation in Germany, and early learned the trade of his father, that of a butcher,
at which he has worked all his life, with the exception of three months when
he first came to Meadville, at which time he worked in a brick yard. In 1873
he came from Germany, and remained in New York for a time working at his
trade. His health failing, he went to England but returned as soon as he
recovered and settled in Meadville in 1875, working five years here for Harry
Peirson, in the butchering business. Since 1880 he has been in business, and
since 1882 he has carried on the industry alone. He was married in 1873 to
Sophia Hofman, a native of Germany, by whom he has three children,
Matilda, Charles and Sophia. Mi\ and Mrs. Haas are members of the German
Lutheran Church. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. ; in politics a Demo-
crat.
SAMUEL T. HIALLOCK (deceased) was bom in the Empire State, July 4,
1812, and received his schooling in his native State. His parents were mem-
bers of the Society of Friends (Quakers). His early life was spent as a mer-
chant in New York State. For a time he was a commission merchant in New
York City, subsequently a merchant at Dentville, N. Y., and in 1847 came to
Riceville, this county, where he carried on a store, grist-mill and saw-mill in
company with Jesse Smith, until 1856, when he retired to a farm. His wife's
maiden name was Sarah C. Bailey, a native of Massachusetts. Their union
was blessed with eight children, of whom five now survive: Dr. W. B. Hal-
lock, of Cromwell, Conn.; E. N., an oil dealer of Bradford, Penn.; Martha,
wife of N. A. T. Carroll, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Hannah S.; P. F., an attorney of
Meadville, the only representative of the family now in Crawford County.
He was born in Crawford County, March 30, 1849, and choose law as his pro-
fession, studying in the office of Joshua Douglass in Meadville, and was admit-
ted in 1878; to the Supreme Court in 1881. In politics he is Democratic. He
was married in Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1878, to Miss Jidia A. Barto. Their chil-
dren are Robert P., (deceased) and Edith, now two years old. The subject of
this sketch was a conductor on the "underground railroad," being among
the early Abolitionists, and always took an active interest in public affairs.
JOHN HAMMER, SR., retired manufacturer, Meadville, was born in Ba-
varia, Germany, July 22, 1822. He received a common school education and
early in life was set to learn the cooper trade, at which his father, John Ham-
mer, and his grandfather, George Hammer, both worked. He came to New
York in 1846 and worked at his trade in that city until 1862, when he came to
Meadville, and opened a shop, commencing with eighteen hands. He after-
ward took in two partners and added a saw-mill to the business, then employ-
ing about thirty hands. In 1880 he commenced the manufacture of cigars,
but has now turned the business over to his sons. He was married in 1847 to
Rosena Long, a native of Bavaria. Their children are: John, cigar manufac-
turer, Meadville, married; Edward, in business with his brother; John, also
married; Emma and Louisa, at home; Pauline, wife of George Hessinger,
cigar manufacturer, Meadville. Mr. and Mrs. Hammer are members of the
Protestant Lutheran Church.
JOSEPH HAMPSON, plumber and gas-fitter, Meadville, was bom in To-
ronto, Canada, July 31, 1844, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Smiley)
Hampson, natives of England, who immigrated to Toronto in 1830, where our
subject's father died in 1876. Joseph, the sixth in a family of ten children,
was educated in Toronto, where he learned the trade of a tinner, working at
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the same five years. In 1864 he came to Cincinnati and the following year to
Meadville, embarking in his present business. He was married in 1865 to
Elizabeth Dolmage, a native of Canada, of English parentage, and this union
has been blessed with twelve children, of whom two sons and seven daughters
still survive. Mr. Hampson, by his own exertions, has acquired a fair compe-
tency, having, besides real estate in the city, a farm in Mead Township.
JOSEPH M. HANNAH, butcher, Meadville, was born December '2, 1850,
in Meadville, Penn., son of James and Rebecca (Leiphart). Hannah, former a
native of Scotland, latter of Pennsylvania, parents of eight children, viz. :
John, Sarah (widow of T. York, a railroad conductor killed in a collision Decem-
ber 24, 1883); Joseph M.; Robert (married to Julia Conners); Ella; James
(married to' Margaret De Ross); Ida; William and Frank (two latter deceased).
James Hannah came to this county about 1824-26 and settled in the city of
Meadville. He was a wagon and buggy-maker by trade, and for many years
did an extensive business in that line on Arch Street, Meadville. Our subject
was married April 18, 1870, to Christina, daughter of George Houser, who
bore him one child — Agnes. Mr. Hannah received his education in Meadville;
went into business first with his brother in 1877, afterward bought him out,
and since 1878 has carried on butchering. Mr. Hannah ranks among the
prominent butchers in Meadville. Is a member of the Royal Arcanum.
WALTER S. HARPER, Mayor of Meadville for 1882 and 1883, also pro-
prietor of planing-mill and lumber yard, was born in Vernon Township, Craw-
ford Co., Penn., March 16, 1834, son of Robert and Rebecca (Quigley) Har-
per, who were also natives of that township, the former of whom died in 1865,
the latter in 1879. His paternal grandfather, David Harper, was born in Ire-
land, and came to this county, settling in Vernon Township, in 1802. He was
a soldier in the Revolutionary war, by occupation a farmer. Our subject's
mother was of English and Scotch descent. His great-grandfather Quigley
was a Colonel in the Revolutionary war. James Quigley was the first Sheriff
of this county. Our subject is a member of a family of fourteen children,
thirteen growing to manhood and womanhood, twelve of whom still reside in
this county. He was reared on a farm and received a common school educa-
tion. At eighteen years of age he learned the carpenter's trade, and from that
entered his present occupation. In 1870 he bought an interest in his present
business, and in 1877 he bought out his partner and has since been conducting
the business alone, employing from fifteen to twenty men. Our subject mar-
ried in 1863 Miss Sarah Denny; she dying, he became united in marriage
with Margaret, daughter of John Glenn, of Erie, Penn., and to this union
were born three children: Florence E. , Margery B., and Walter G.
HENRY HARTMAN, blacksmith, Meadville, was born in Vernon Town-
ship, this county, in May, 1824. His parents, Jacob and Barbara (Marsh)
Hartman, were natives of Switzerland and came to America in 1817, and to
this county in 1820, where they resided until their death. Mr. Hartman was
married in March, 1848, to Phebe L. Morris, a daughter of John Morris.
They had seven children, all of whom are living and are residents of Mead-
ville with the exception of the eldest daughter, Mrs. E. P. Clark, Vassar,
Mich. Mrs. Hartman died November 1, 1880. Mr. Hartman began his trade
in Meadville in 1842. In 1845 he went to Wisconsin and after remaining
there two years returned to Meadville, where he began business for himself,
which he has continued in the same place to the present day. He and his son
carry on an extensive blacksmith shop on Dock Alley.
COL. JOSEPH C. HAYS, Meadville, was born in Somerset, Penn. , July 4,
1810. His grandfather on his mother's side was Samuel Wallace, of Cumber-
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land County, Penn., a Scotchman by birth, and his grandfather John Hays
settled in Franklin County, Penn., on his arrival in this county from Ireland.
His father, whose name was also John, died in Somerset, Penn., July 11, 1811,
leaving a family of four sons and one daughter. The widowed mother
removed soon after to Carlisle, Penn. , and subsequently to Harrisburg. After a
brief stay in Franklin County at his grandparents' home, the boy — Joseph C.
— acquiring the elements of an English education in a log schoolhouse, the
family removed to Harrisburg, Penn., where he completed his education at
the academy in that city, and then commenced to learn the art of printing in
an office owned principally by Simon Cameron. But he soon after went to
Philadelphia in order to perfect a knowledge of the business in a book-print-
ing establishment. His health failing through close application to business, he
was induced to accept a clerical position, and for several years performed the
duties of book-keeper to a firm who were builders and contractors of the large
viaduct over the Conemaugh River on the Allegheny Mountains, seven miles
above Johnstown, being then called the " Portage Railroad " (the first road of
the kind built by the State of Pennsylvania). His health being established,
our subject engaged in several undertakings, one of which was the publishing
a paper called the Expositor, in company with George Fleming, of Carlisle,
Penn. In 1836 he removed to Meadville, Penn., where he issued the first num-
ber of a paper called the Statesman, on July 27th of that year, which was
continued under his control until May, 1841, when Col. Hays was appointed
Postmaster of Meadville by President Harrison. His official career was cut
short by John Tyler, who came to the Presidency on the death of Gen. Harri-
son. He then engaged for a season in mercantile pursuits, but in 1848
he relinquished these for the press, and January 13 of that year, commenced
the publication of the Crawford Journal. The political sentiments of this
paper were those of the Whig party, although its anti-slavery views were so
pronounced as to give it the character of an "Abolition sheet." This paper
our subject continued to own and control until 1864. During most of this
time the Journal was the only paper of this class in Meadville, and the party
increased from a minority of over 500 in 1848, to a majority of 2,500 in 1860.
Col. Hays was variously honored by the party during this period. In 1859
he was elected County Treasurer, and sent as delegate to the Chicago Conven-
tion that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President in 1860. The latter, in
1861, appointed him Postmaster of Meadville, but he was removed from this
position in 1862 on charges which were proven false. Col. Hays, on his own
urgent demand, was tried by the United States District Court held at Pitts-
burgh, Penn., in October, 1862, and a verdict of acquittal rendered by the jury
on the charges preferred against him. The finding of the jury was approved by
the presiding Judge and the United States District Attorney, and certified to
President Lincoln. The latter, in vindication, appointed Col. Hays, in May,
1864, an Assistant Quartermaster with the rank of Captain. An accident
which befel him at Chambersburg, Penn., soon after the rebels burnt that city,
disabled him from active service, and he resigned.
In January, 1872, he was appointed a Postoffice Inspector, which position
he held until August 15, 1883, nearly twelve years, and when he retired
received from the head of his Department a certificate that he had proved him-
self "an efficient and conscientious officer." The title, "Colonel," was con-
ferred on him by two different Governors of Pennsylvania (Pollock and Curtin),
they appointing him an Aid-de-Camp on their staffs with that rank. Educated
in Presbyterianism, and having early joined a church of that pursuasion, he
became affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Meadville, Penn., in
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which he is at present a Ruling Elder, and lives retired from business among
friends acquired during a residence of nearly half a century.
ERNEST A. HEMPSTEAD, editor and proprietor of the Craivford Jour-
nal, Meadville, was born in Dimock, Susquehanna Co., Penn., about six miles
south of Montrose, December 15, 1851, and for the drst decade of his life
resided there and in the adjoining town of Brooklyn, when he removed to
Philadelphia. He received his education in the public schools of that city,
entering the high school at the age of foui'teen and remaining three years.
He came to Meadville in 1870, entering the office of the Crawford Journal for
the purpose of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the art of printing. Jan-
uary 1, 1873, just two weeks after he had arrived at his majority, he took edi-
torial charge of the Journal during the absence of the editor, L. W. Thick-
stun, at Harrisburg. In April following he took entire charge of the office
and became the publisher of the paper. In June, 1874, in company with his
father, O. G. Hempstead, of Philadelphia, he purchased the office, and in
1883 purchasing the interest of his father, be became the owner of the busi-
ness, which during the ten years of his management has increased more than
fourfold. Mr. Hempstead has conducted the Crawford Journal eleven years
and a half, a longer time than any of his predecessors, excepting the founder,
J. C. Hays. The Crawford Journal under that name was founded in 18-18,
and is now in its thirty-sixth volume. Mr. Hays, the founder, was the editor
until 1863 or 1864. He was succeeded within two years by John D. Nichols,
Bliss & Nichols, R. C Frey, Thomas McKean, Robert Andrews and HoUister
& Metcalf. In 1868 Tyler & Chalfont became the owners, and a few months
later Col. C. W. Tyler purchased the interest of his partner, and conducted
the business until 1872. This, in brief, is the history of the Crawford Jour-
nal and of its present owner and editor.
EDGAR HUIDEKOPER (deceased), was born at Meadville, Penn., May 30,
1812, and died September 9, 1862, in his native place, which had always been his
residence. His father was Harm Jan Huidekoper, a native of Holland, who
came to America in 1796, arrived at Meadville, his subsequent home, in the
year 1804, and on the 1st day of January, 1805, became the local agent of the
Holland Land Company, which position he held until its affairs were wound
up. His mother was Rebecca (Colhoon) Huidekoper, of Scotch descent, born
at Carlisle, Penn. He was married on the 28th day of June, 1838, to Fran-
ces Shippen, daughter of Henry Shippen, President Judge of the Sixth Judicial
District of Pennsylvania. To this union eight children were born, six sons and
two daughters, named respectively: Henry Shippen, Frederic Wolters, H'^rman
John, Edgar, Gertrude, Elizabeth, Rush Shippen and Frank Colhoon. Edgar
Huidekoper, the subject of this memoir, was a man of good judgment, great
industry and strict integrity in his business relations in life. He was an able
financier. He was Treasurer of the Meadville Theological School in its early
days, carrying on this task with untiring industry and unsleeping vigilance
joined to enterprise and courage. He made judicious investments whereby its
scanty funds yielded large returns. He was a patriot as well as faithful citi-
zen, performing his duties to the community in which he lived, to the church
to which he was attached, and to his country with that zeal which characterized
all his acts. And yet out of the strong came forth sweetness. He was affection-
ate, with a love passing the love of a woman. His thoughtfulness for others
was kind and generous. Ho could confer favors with that delicacy which
leaves no taint of pride with the giver, no sense of humiliation with the
receiver. He established the first steam grist-mill at Meadville, contributed
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toward public improvements and built for himself and family a comfortable
home on Chestnut Hill. Whatever he did, he did well.
PROF. FREDERIC HDIDEKOPER, Meadville, son of H. J. and
Rebecca Huidekoper, was born April 7, 1817, in a portion of Mead Township
now included in Meadville, this county. He attended for a year or two village
schools, but from 1825 to 1834 he had, with his brothers and sisters, private
tuition in his own home. In 1834 he entered Harvard University one year in
advance. After having studied that year and commenced the succeeding one,
the oculist ordered him to give up study, which he did for six years. During
four of these he worked on the farm, allowing himself ten minutes a day for
reading. During the next two years (1839-41) he traveled in Holland, Ger-
many, Switzerland, France and Great Britain. On his return home he studied
theology during two years, but was precluded from entering the theological
school at Cambridge as his sight would not safely permit the study of Hebrew,
which was then required. In 1844 he aided in starting the Meadville Theolog-
ical School, in which he taught during many years. His three published works
are " Belief of the First Three Centuries Concerning Christ's Mission to tha
Underworld" (1854), "Judaism at Rome" (1876) and " Indirect Testimony of
History to the Genuineness of the Gospels " (1878). He aided in laying out
Greendale Cemetery, and was instrumental after many years' labor in straight-
ening the southern extremity of Meadville.
HON. H. J. HUMES, State Senator and attorney at law, Meadville, was
born in Woodcock Township, this county, September 29, 1844, and is a son of
James and Eliza (Snell) Humes, his father being a native of this county, of
Scotch-Irish descent, and following agriculture as his life pursuit; his mother
being of English descent, but born in Connecticut. Our subject was the sec-
ond in a family of four children, and received his education in the common
schools, at Edinboro Normal School and at Allegheny College, where he grad-
uated in 1869. He studied law with W. R. Bole, in Meadville; was admitted
to practice in 1871, and commenced business in Meadville in October, 1872,
for himself, and has ever since continued here. In politics he is a Democrat.
In 1873 and 1874 he was Chairman of the Democratic County Committee, and
in 1876 a member of the State Committee, and in 1882 was elected State Sen-
ator for the Fiftieth District of Pennsylvania, by 401 majority. As author of
the Humes Bill, compelling the investment of the surplus funds in the State
Treasury in State or United States bonds, he acquired a State reputation.
He was married, in 1874, to Delia E. , daughter of Thomas J. Lowery, who was
an early settler of this county, and at one time Associate Judge. Mr. Lowery
was of Scotch-Irish extraction. Mr. and Mrs. Humes have one child — Lowery
E., born July 26, 1878. Our subject is a prominent member of the A. O. U. W.
He is pre-eminently a self-made man, and deserves credit for his success in
life.
SAMUEL W. KEPLER, proprietor of the Kepler House, Meadville, was
born in this county, June 19, 1821, son of Jacob and Margaret A. (Peiffer)
Kepler, the former a native of Maryland, and eldest son of Peter Kepler, who
located in LeBceuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1798, the latter a native
of Pennsylvania. Jacob began his business career in 1817, in Woodcock,
this county, conducting a hotel there for twenty-one years, at same time keep-
ing the postoffice. He was the father of thirteen children. In 1843 he aban-
doned the hotel business and removed on a farm in Haylield Township, this
county, where he remained about twenty-six years, and then came to Venango
and opened a tavern. Much of his time was occupied in the manufac
ture of domestic wines. He served through the war of 1812. He died in
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1877, in his eighty-fourth year. His widow still draws a pension from the
government. Our subject married, in 1843, Christine, daughter of Michael
Sherred, of this county, and to this union were born seven children, five now
living: Pharus D., Peter S., E. Cassius, Frank P. and Thomas. In 1860 Mr.
Kepler married (for second time), Martha C, daughter of Maj. Reuben Strouss,
of Saegertown, this county, and seven children were the result of this union,
five now living — Edgar, Tracy, Anna, Matt ie and Frederick. Our subject com-
menced business in 1853 by opening a hotel at McKean Corners, Erie County,
where he remained two years; then moved to Venango, this county, and
there kept hotel until 1860. Following five years he spent in Titusville, Penn.,
in same line of business, and then for three years operated a farm in Wood-
cock Township, this county. In 1868 Mr. Kepler took charge of the Eagle
Hotel, Meadville, and at different intervals kept two other hotels, till 1879, in
which year he opened the Kepler House. Our subject and family are mem-
bers of the Unitarian Church; he is a member of the A. O. U. "W., E. A. U.,
and I. O. O. F., Encampment D. D. G. P.
THEODORE B. LASHELLS, physician, Meadville, was born in New Ber-
lin, Union Co., Penn., March 20, 1839, son of George E. and Eliza (Baskin)
Lashells. Dr. Lashells received his classical education at Jefferson College,
Washington County, Penn., and his medical education at Columbia College,
Washington, D. C, from which institution he graduated in February, 1862,
when he entered the United States service as Assistant Surgeon, Twelfth Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Cavalry. Was promoted to the rank of Surgeon, and
assigned to the One Hundred and Seventy-first Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try, in which he served till the fall of 1863. He was taken prisoner of war
and paroled, during which time, and before his exchange, he built and organ-
ized the St. Aloysius Hospital, at the National capital. Returning home in ill
health, he began the practice of his profession at Meadville, where he has
remained since. In 1864 he was appointed Surgeon of the Board of Enroll-
ment for this Congressional District, which position he held till the close of
the war. In 1868 he was appointed Surgeon for the Atlantic & Great Western
Railroad, now the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad, which position
he still retains. The Doctor is at present a member of the Board of Examin-
ing Surgeons for pensions for this county. He was married, October 1, 1863,
to Miss Jane Kellogg, step-daughter of Maj. Samuel A. Torbett, and two chil-
dren have blessed this union — Mary Bess, born July 20, 1865, and Edward
Torbett, born July 3, 1869.
REV. D. D. LEBERMAN. pastor of St. Paul's Reformed Church of Mead-
ville, was born in Lebanon County, Penn., May 16, 1841, and is a son of
Jacob L. and Henrietta (Fake) Leberman, the former a native of Germany,
the latter of Pennsylvania and of German descent. His father has been for
many years a merchant of Meadville. Our subject, the eldest of a family of
eight children, received his education at the Swatara Institute and- the Theo-
logical Seminary, TiflSn, Ohio, of the Reformed Church, at which he gradu-
ated in 1864. He was then licensed to preach, and his first appointment was
at Titusville, Penn., for one year. He was then engaged in church work, not
being able to preach on account of his health. Since I860 he has made Mead-
ville his home. Since 1867 he has been in charge of a church here, and has
also had charge of Zion Hill, in Union Township, since 1872, and both
churches have nourishing Sunday-schools. He was married in 1864, to Miss
Julia E. Persons, a native of Ohio and of English descent. They have two
children: Edward Oscar and Henry Harbaugh, the former a member of the
Freshman class in Allegheny College, the latter a student of Meadville High
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School. Mr. Leberman takes a deep interest in education, having been thir-
teen years on the School Board, during the'whole of which time he has been
Secretary. In his political views Mr. Leberman is Democratic.
JOHN C. LIMBER, grocer, Meadville, was born May 2, 1852, in Meadville,
Penn., and is a son of T. J. and Angelina (Kincaid) Limber, natives of Pennsylva-
nia, of English descent. Hia father, who was a tailor by trade, was born in this
county in 1807, and was a son of John Limber, a farmer and early pioneer of
this county. Our subject's parents had a family of six children, of whom
three are now living. John C Limber, who was the third child in the fam-
ily, acquired his education in the high school and Commercial College of
Meadville. He then embarked alone in the grocery business, but in 1872
took in as partner George S. Shattuck, which partnership existed for eight-
een months, when Mr. Limber continued alone for two years. In 1876 he
formed the partnership with Daniel Veith which has existed ever since, under
the style of Veith & Limber. They conduct two stores in different parts of
the city. Mr. Limber was married in 1879, to Delia J., daughter of the late
Alexander Davis, who was a farmer. They have one child — Evelyn Belle.
PROF. ABIEL ABBOT LIVERMORE, Meadville, was born in 'W^ilton,
N. H. , October 30, 1811, second son of Jonathan and Abigail (Abbot)
Livermore. His grandfather, Jonathan Livermore, was the first minister of
the town, and his great-grandfather of the same name reached the age of one
hundred years and seven months. Our subject passed his boyhood on the
farm, attended the district school, and encountered the usual experiences of a
country lad. At the age of fifteen he left home to attend school in Chelmsford,
Mass., and afterward was prepared for college atPhilipps Academy, Exeter, N.
H. ; entered Harvard College in 1830, and graduated in 1833. In June, 1883,
he celebrated with fourteen of his classmates the fiftieth anniversary of their
graduation. The next three years after graduation were passed in the Cam-
bridge Divinity School in preparation for the Christian ministry. After the
usual candidating, he was ordained November 2, 1836, over the Congregational
Unitarian Church in Keene, N. H. He was married May 17, 1838, to Eliza-
beth Dorcas Abbot, daughter of Rev. Jacob Abbot, of Windham, N. H., who
died in South Boston, Mass., September 13, 1879. Though not blessed with
children, several young persons were brought up in their family and were
cherished with parental love. Prof. Livermore was invited in 1850, after a
happy ministry in Keene, to settle over the Unitarian Church of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and he removed to that city in May. In 1856 he was invited to New
York to the editorship of the Chistian Inquirer, and at the same time became
pastor of the Unitarian Church in Yonkers, N. Y. These oflSces he tilled till
1863, when he was invited to the Presidency of the theological school in Mead-
ville, Penn., which he still holds. The works which Mr. Livermore has pub-
lished are a " commentary" on the whole New Testament in six volumes, " The
Mexican War Reviewed," a prize essay of the Peace Society, a volume of "Dis-
courses," "A Marriage Offering," and occasional sermons, addresses and
reviews. The latest publication was in 1884, called " Anti-tobacco." In look-
ing over the changes and chances of so many years he finds one great lesson
written over all his life, of gratitude to God and sympathy with mankind. On
June 18, 1883, he was married to Mary A. Moore, of Meadville.
REV. THOMAS D. LOGAN, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Mead-
ville, was born in Allegheny City, Penn., January 29, 1851, and is a son of
John T. and Henrietta (Bryan) Logan, the former a native of Maryland and
of Scotch-Irish descent, the latter of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and German
descent. Thomas D., who is the sixth of a family of seven children, received
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his early education in Pittsburgh, where his father carried on mercantile busi-
ness. He graduated at Lafayette College in 1869, and in 1874 graduated at
the theological seminary at Allegheny, Penn., received his license to preach
in the Presbyterian Church in 1873, and was regularly ordained in 1875.
Previous to his entrance upon the ministerial sphere he taught school one year.
Since 1874 he has been pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Mead-
ville. He was married in 1877 to Caroline B. , daughter of John Mahoney,
and their children are Howard, Elizabeth and Marjorie.
HENKY H. LOVERIDQE, retired civil engineer, Meadville, was born in
Genesee County, N. Y., December 1, 1817, and is a son of Ethan and Caro-
line (Gunn) Loveridge, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of
Connecticut, and both of English descent. His father, who was a farmer,
reared a family of five children, of whom Henry H. was the eldest. He
remained on the farm until seventeen years of age, when he studied civil
engineering, and then went on public works, where ho contitmed working for
many years, being employed on the Erie Canal for over thirty years, of which
for several years he was Superintendent of the French Creek feeder. He was
married in 1843 to Nancy Jane, daughter of John B. Plummer, a merchant in
Mercer County, Penn., and to this union were born two children, William P.
and Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Loveridge are members of the Park Avenue
Congregational Church. He has been a member of the Council of Meadville;
in politics is a Republican.
WILLIAM McARTHUR, real estate dealer, Meadville, was born in this
city, October 19, 1815, and is a son of William and Rebecca (McClean) Mc-
Arthur. His father was born in Ireland, and came to America about the close
of the Revolutionary war, taught school in York County, and studied survey-
ing with the McCleans, and when Pennsylvania lands came into market he
came in 1794 to Meadville, and laid out the town for Gen. Meade. He was
appointed District Surveyor, and in 1800 was "elected State Senator for the
district composed of Crawford, Erie, Venango, Warren and Mercer Counties,
his opponent being Gen. David Meade. He served two terms in the Legisla-
ture (the capital was then Lancaster), and he rode back and forth spring and
fall on horseback over the mountains during said terms. While he was State
Senator he was appointed by the Governor, Simon Snyder, Prothonotary of
this county, and also Register and Recorder, which positions he tilled until
his decease in 1822. Our subject's mother, Rebecca McClean, was of Scotch-
Irish descent, and a daughter of Col. Moses McClean, who served in the Rev-
olutionary war, and who, with his brothers, helped survey the famous Mason
and Dixon's line — in fact, had run the line from Cape Henlopen, or Cornelius,
to the Chesapeake Bay, the north line, and the twelve-mile circle round the
New Castle Court House before Mason and Dixon came to this country. These
lines were run between 1760 and 1703. Mason and Dixon came in 1764,
accepted the work already done, and with the former Surveyors ran the cele-
brated Mason and Dixon's line westward. Our subject, who is the fifth of a
family of six, received his education in the academy at Meadville. He then
learned carpentering, and also worked at millwrighting. In 1840 he was
appointed Justice of the Peace by Gov. David R. Porter, and in 1842 was
elected Prothonotary and Clerk of the several • courts for Crawford County,
which oiBces he served until 1845. Mr. McArthur was married in 1848 to
Helen Hines, a niece of Col. James Corhan, of this county. She died in 1855,
and in 1872 he married Mrs. Hersh, widow of Rev. Chares Horsh, of Baltimore,
Md., whose maiden name was Mary McClean. He has four children by his
first wife. Mr. and Mrs. McArthur are members of the Park Avenue Congre-
gational Church, under the charge of Rev. James G. Carnachan, D. D.
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EMMETT W.McARTHUR, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Sbenango
Township, this county, June 10, 1853, and is a son of Jeremiah and Hannah
(Elliottj McArthur, who were also natives of this county. His father and
grandfather, who came to this county in 1795, were both farmers. Our sub-
ject is the second of a family of three, and received his education in the com-
mon schools and Jamestown Seminary, and also Edinboro Normal School. He
studied law in Meadville in the office of J. B. Brawley, Esq., was admitted
to the bar in 1884, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession.
Since 1883 he has been connected with the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Crawford County, and is Secretary and Treasurer of the same.
In politics he is a Democrat.
JOHND. McCOY, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Mercer County,
Peun., May '22, 1847, and is a son of Col. D. C. and Nancy Jane (Nelson)
McCoy, who were natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. His
father is a prominent lawyer and, with exceptions of the time spent in the
army, has lived in this county since 1854. John D., the eldest of a family of
six, received his education io the academy and at Allegheny College. He
studied law with his father, was admitted to the Crawford County bar in 1873,
to the United States Courts in 1881, and to the Supreme Courts in 1882. The
firm is D. C. McCoy & Son. Our subject is a prominent member of the I. O.
O. F. ; is politically a Republican, but has never held any office.
JAMES E. McFARLAND, banker, Meadville, is a grandson of James
McFarland, who emigrated from Ireland about 1800 and located in Chambers-
burg, Penn., engaging in mercantile trade at that place until his death. One
son, John McFarland, the father of our subject, was born in Ireland in 1797.
He remained with his father until nineteen years of age, when he began the
publication of the Sentinel at Chambersburg, Penn., and, removing to Carlisle,
same State, he published thei-e the Volunteer, afterward the Commonwealth,
at Harrisburg. His last enterprise was the establishment of the Allegheny
Democrat, at Pittsburgh, Penn., about 1824. He was man-ied March 1, 1816,
at Hagerstown, Md., to Catherine Eberly, a native of Chambersburg, Penn.
He died August 12, 1827. The death of his widow occurred October 10, 1876,
at her son's residence in Meadville, Penn., and her remains were interred in
his family lot in Meadville cemetery. James E. McFarland, our subject, is
the only surviving child of the above couple. He was born at Chambersburg,
Penn., January 4, 1817. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to
his father's trade, serving his full time at Pittsburgh, Penn. In 1885 he came
to this county and established the Craivford Democrat, which paper strongly
advocated the election of George Wolf for Governor. Afterward he became
the purchaser of the Meadville Courier and continued to publish the united
papers over a period of twenty-five years. In 1840 he was appointed Deputy
United States Marshal for Crawford County; in 1845 he was elected Protbono-
tary, to which office he declined re-election. In 1848 Mr. McFarland was the
Democratic nominee for Congress; served as Postmaster at Meadville during
the full terms of Pierce and Buchanan respectively. In 1862 he engaged in
the general banking business; in 1865 be was one of the incorporators of the
Merchants National Bank at Meadville, and accepted the Presidency of
the same. Shortly afterward a reorganization of the bank officials took place
and he was elected Cashier, which post of trust he has filled acceptably to all
concerned for a period of eighteen years. He has served as Councilman and
School Director. In 1838 Mr. McFarland was married to Mary Scott, of Pitts-
burgh, Penn., and to this union were born eight children: Sarah S., intermarried
with Dr. T. J. Young of Titusville, Penn. (have two children, David and Kath-
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«rine); John, who entered the Naval Academy in 1851 (John served with dis-
tinction throughout the Rebellion, was rapidly promoted from Midshipman on
the Iroquois to Lieutenant-Commander; was in several engagements and was
among the first to enter New Orleans under Farragut. He sailed through the
West Indies and visited China, Japan and California. He died at his father's
residence, in 1874, from disease contracted through exposure during his service
in the navy); Thomas S., residing at Buffalo, N. Y., is a member and Secre-
tary of the Union Oil Company of Buffalo, mairied to Miss Fanny Otterstater,
of Meadville (have three children, Frank, Adelaide and John); Katherine
(deceased); James E., Jr., Assistant Cashier Merchants National Bank, also
member of the firm of McFarland & Co., of Meadville Bottling "Works; Eliza-
beth S., married to William S. McGunnegle, of Meadville (have two children,
George K. and James;; Mary, married to G. W. Delamater (have two children,
Susan and James Scott); Anna (deceased). Time has dealt kindly with 'Mi.
McFarland, and although past three score and a half years of age, and consid-
ering the labor he has undergone and his active business life, his health and
vigor and mental capabilities remain unimpaired.
GEORGE KENNEDY McGTJNNEGLE (deceased) was born in Meadville,
Penn., June 10, 1800. In early life our subject acted as book-keeper for Will-
iam Hill & Bro., Pittsburgh, Penn., and in 1821 he went to St. Louis, Mo.,
where he was engaged as clerk for his uncle, Capt. James McGunnegle, of the
United States Army, then Quartermaster of that military district In 1829 a
branch bank of the United States was established at St. Louis, and Mr. McGun-
negle accepted the position of Chief Clerk. The parent bank at this time
was in the zenith of its financial glory, but soon after succumbed to the war
waged upon it by President Jackson. In 1833 our subject went into business
as a member of the firm of Hill & McGunnegle, wholesale grocers and com-
mission merchants (changed the following year to McGunnegle & Way), and
continued until 1842. In a career covering over half a century, Mr. McGun-
negle was more or less identified with the great material interests of the city
and State, filling many positions of honor and trust, among which we might
mention the Presidency of the Board of Underwriters; Presidency St. Louis
Insurance Company; Presidency old Chamber of Commerce; Secretary Ohio
& Mississippi Railroad Company ; Presidency Ohio & Mississippi Telegraph
Company, now leased to the Western Union. Mr. McGunnegle was elected to
the House of Representatives in 1837, and to him probably as much, if not
more than to any other man, is due the present complete system of railroads in
the State. He drafted the memorial to that body, and had passed the bill to
charter a railroad, this being the first step taken in that direction. At this
time he had chartered also the St. Louis Insurance Company, was elected its
President and continued in ofiice until within a few years of his death (which
occurred at St. Louis, Mo., December 12, 1878), when growing infirmities com-
pelled him to relinquish active work. Mr. McGunnegle was married in 1828
to Elizabeth Easton Starr, a native of Rome, N. Y., born November 16, 1809,
niece of Col. Rufus Easton, and sister of the first wife of Senator Henry S.
Geyer. To this union were born eight sons and two daughters. The eldest
son, Wilson, entered the naval service in 1845, and, after reaching the grade of
Lieutenant Commander, died in 1803 during the war; another son, AVilliaro S.,
entered the navy (see his biography below); one daughter married Gen. Ino
W. Davidson, of the United States Army; the other married Benjamin E.
Walker, of St. Louis; others surviving continue to live in St. Louis. Mrs.
McGunnegle died at St. Louis, Mo., October 27, 1864.
WILLIAM S. McGUNNEGLE, banker, Meadville, was born at St. Louis,
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Mo., November 7, 1846, son of George Kennedy and Elizabeth Easton (Starr)
McGunnegle (see biography above). Our subject attended the public schools
at St. Louis, Mo., and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.,
from v?hich he graduated in 1867. His first cruise after receiving an appoint-
ment in the navy was vcith the Mediterranean squadron under Admiral Farra-
gut, and he served at different times in the Atlantic, Pacific, West Indian and
Asiatic squadrons. Passing through the grades of Ensign and Master, he v?as
promoted to a Lieutenancy in 1871; he resigned his commission in 1876, and
then entered banking business at Meadville, Penn. Our subject was married
at Meadville, October 29, 1874, to Lizzie Scott McFarland, born at Meadville,
Penn., May 8, 1850, daughter of James E. and Mary (Scott) McFarland, for-
mer born at Chambersburg, Penn., in 1817, latter bom in Pittsburgh, Penn., in
1818. Two children have been born to this union — George Kennedy and
James. Mr. and Mrs. McGunnegle are members of the Episcopal Church; in
politics he is a Republican.
CHARLES COURTNEY McLEAN, Veterinary Surgeon, Meadville, was
born February 2, I860, in Meadville, son of John T. and Jane (Courtney)
McLean, former a native of New York, latter a daughter of Bailey Courtney,
Esq., late of Meadville. They reside at 1009 Water Street, Meadville. John
T. McLean is the possessor of two farms adjacent to Meadville, and at this
writing (1884), devotes his attention to agriculture. Dr. C. C. McLean is the
eldest of three children bom to the above couple; his sister, Alice Russell, is
the second child; his brother, Frederick Hector, being the youngest. Our
subject attended the common schools of the city; is a graduate of Mead-
ville High School; also took a business course in the Meadville Commercial
College, and, supplementary to his literary and business education, he spent
some time in other preparations for the practice of his profession, before he
attended the celebrated Ontario Veterinary College, located at Toronto, Ont. ,
at which institution he matriculated in October, 1881, and from which he
graduated March, 1883. Upon his return home from college he entered on
the practice of his profession, locating his office at 1010 Water Street, Mead-
ville. Dr. McLean is enthusiastic in his profession, is thoroughly equipped
for its practice, and enjoys a liberal patronage.
WILLIAM McMILLEN, loan office and wood yard, Meadville, was bom
in Hayfield Township, this county, August 8, 1840, and is a son of John and
Jane (Bradley) McMillen. His grandfather came to Pennsylvania in 1797,
settled in Hayfield Township about 1800, taking up land from the Holland
Land Company, and devoting himself to farming, as did also his son John.-
William McMillen followed farming until he was thirty-two years of age,
when he came to Meadville, where for a time he was Market Master, and in
1879 commenced his present business. He was married in 1867 to Mary,
daughter of John Mahoney, a native of this county, and of Irish descent.
They have six children: Mary, Maggie, Adda, Ella, Annie and William, Jr.
In politics IVIr. McMillen is a Democrat.
LEON C. MAGAW, cheese manufacturer, Meadville, was born July 16,
1827, son of Col. William and Adeline (Chappotin) Magaw. The latter was a
native of Rhode Island, of French descent; Col. William Magaw was born
in Pennsylvania, and is of Scotch descent; came to Meadville in 1809;
clerked for some time under Samuel B. Magaw (one of the early merchants);
afterward became a prominent merchant himself, and also entered largelj' into
the manufacture of straw paper, of which he was the inventor. Our subject,
the elder son, was educated in Meadville, and at a private school, at Buffalo,
N. Y. When twenty-two years of age he embarked in the grocery trade, and
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continued in the same for thirty years, fifteen years of which as a wholesale
dealer. In the year 1880 he started a cheese factory, and at present has
retired from the grocery trade, and owns and operates fourteen cheese factories.
He is the most extensive cheese manufacturer in Pennsylvania; he sells his
products throughout the United States and Mexico. Mr. Magaw has been
twice married, on first occasion, in 1851, to Sophie M. Selden, of Pittsburgh
(of French descent), who bore him the following children: Elizabeth S. , wife
of A. M. Fuller, merchant here; G. Selden, a merchant in Chicago; Adelaide
Louise, wife of John I. Shryock, merchant here. His wife dying in 1864,
our subject remarried, in 1866, Mrs. Susan E. Thorp, of Brooklyn, N. Y.,
formerly Miss Gray, of Newburyport, Mass. By this union are two daughters,
Leon a and Ethel, and two sons, I. Thorp, and Louis Deb. The entire family
are members of the Episcopal Church.
J. S. MATS(JN, train dispatcher, Meadville, was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., November 6, 1853, and is a son of Charles and Helen (Can-
field) Matson, natives of New York and of English descent. His father in
early life was a farmer, latterly a railroad man, and is now a conductor on the
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad. Our subject, who is the eldest of a
family of four children, was educated in the graded schools of Jamestown, N. Y.
At the age of eleven he went into a telegraph office, applying himself with
such diligence to the study of telegraphy that in six months he commenced as
night operator in Cambridge, this county; he was then sent as operator to
Corry, Penn., where he remained two years. In 1870 he was appointed assist-
ant to train dispatcher at Meadville, and in 1872 was promoted to train dis-
patcher, which business ho has followed until present writing, except for one
year, when he was passenger conductor on the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio
Railroad. He was married in 1875, to Rachel Briah, of Tiffin, Ohio, and they
have one child — William Paul. Mr. Matson is in politics a Republican; he
is a member of the Royal Arcanum. Since eleven years of age he has made
his own way in the world.
ENOS MICHEL, of the firm of Farnicorn & Michel, meat market, Mead-
ville, was born in Germany, June 11, 1846. and is the son of Jacob and Bar-
bara (Futler) Michel, natives of Germany. He received his education and
learned in his native land the trade of a butcher, at which he continued to
work when he came to America in 1866, settling in this city. He worked six
years for others, then went in business for himself until, in 1870, the present
partnership was formed. Our subject was married in 1872, to Kate Dudenhoefier,
a native of Germany, and they have six children: Lena, Louis, Charles,
Edward, Anna Theresa and Lucy. Mr. and Mrs. Michel are members of the
Catholic Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
HON. CHARLES W. MILLER, merchant, Meadville, was born in Ashta-
bula County, Ohio, in 1837, and is a son of Ezra B. and Sophronia M. (Baldwin)
Miller, natives of Connecticut, and of English descent; the former a carpenter
and joiner by trade. They had three children, of whom Charles AV. is the second.
Our subject received his education chiefly at the academy at Orwell, Ohio. Early
in life he was a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1869 he opened a general store in
Espyville, Penn., which he continued until 1870, when" he came to Meadville
as Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, which position he held four years,
when ho embarked in the drug business, in which he has since continued. He
was married, in Espyville in 1862, to Mary E., daughter of James Espy, from
whom Espyville took its name. They have three children now living: Agnes,
Nettie and Marion. Mr. Miller is a Republican, and in 1884 received the
nomination of that party for Congress. He has been a member of the Mead-
ville Town Council for three years, and for two years Mayor of Meadville.
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W. S. MURRAY, engine dispatcher, Meadville, was born in New York
State, 0(!tober 20, 1833, and is a sou of H. N. and Sarah C. (Sackett) Murray,
nativ&s of New York, the father of Scotch and the mother of English descent.
The father, who was by trade a tailor, raised a family of five children, of whom
W. S. is the third. As his father died before he had finished the course of
the common schools, our subject was early set to learn carpentering, which
he followed for seven years, since which he has been employed by railway
companies. Commenced railroading in 1858, and in 1863 he came to Mead-
ville, which has ever since been his home. From 1863 to 1873 he ran an
engine, and he was then appointed dispatching engineer, for which his long
experience eminently qualities him. He was married in Great Bend, Penn. , to
Ruth A. Carpenter, and they have two children — William F. and Fred H.
Mr. Murray has served three years on the School Board; politically he is a
Republican.
CAPT. ISAAC E. MYERS, Assistant Postmaster, Meadville, was born in
Meadville, January 18, 1835, and is a son of Isaac and Lydia (Fox) Myers, of
German descent, and who came to Meadville in 1825. His father, who was a
watch-maker and jeweler, had a family of ten children, of whom Isaac E. is
the sixth. He first learned the jewelry business under his father, and was in
that industry in Meadville City from 1850 to 1862, when, being drafted, he was
elected Captain of Company K, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth P. D. M., in
which regiment he served until 1863. Then he volunteered in 1864, and raised
Company F, of the One Hundred and Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry; was elected Captain of his company and served until the close of
the war, being present at Lee's surrender. He then received an appointment
as Mail Agent, and served six years; next he studied medicine, and for one
year he clerked in a drug store. Then he was appointed Clerk in the Mead-
ville PostoflSce, and afterward to his present position of Assistant Postmaster,
which he has held for several terms. He was married in 1858 to Maria,
daughter of James Swager, of Mercer County, Penn., and their children are
Sarah M., L. C. (a tinner), I. E., F. G. and C. H. Our subject and wife are
members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Capt. Myers has taken an
active part in matters pertaining to the militia, and since he returned from the
war has acted as Captain in the same, his company leading the militia of Penn-
sylvania in Washington at the inauguration of the lamented President Garfield.
EDWARD NORTHAM, of Meadville, was born in this county August 18,
1826, and is a son of George and Hannah (Jenkins) Northam, natives of New
York and of English descent. His father was Ensign in the One Hundred
and Fifty-fourth Regiment of New York Infantry, and with his wife came to
this county in 1820, settling in Troy Township. Our subject, the fifth in a
family of seven, was educated in this county, and since 1840 has been a resi-
dent of Meadville. He learned wool-carding with Alanson Lindley, who
started that business here in 1835, and was till his decease a wealthy and influ-
ential citizen. Mr. Northam resided and worked with him for seven years,
commencing in 1840, and in 1853 took charge of the business and has since
been proprietor. He is also a carpenter, which trade he learned and has worked
at. He was married in 1845 to Nancy Hamilton, and they have four children
now living. The eldest son was aboard the "Gen. Lyon" when that vessel was
burned off Cape Hatteras; he was a soldier, and had suffered three months
imprisonment in Salisbury, N. C, rebel prison. The other children are: Ellen
C. (deceased), Ida (deceased); Henry M., who is with his father; Anna R.,
Minnie E. and John A. Mr. and Mrs. Northam are members of the First
Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Republican.
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EDGAR C. PARSONS, M. D., Meadville, was born November 19, 1847,
at Alexandria, Ohio, son of Hiram G. and Dorotha (Page) Parsons, former a
native of Nevr York, latter of Vermont. Hiram G. Parsons was brought when
quite young from New York to Alexandria, Ohio, by his mother, who was then
a widow, and was reared in Alexandria, near which place he made agi'iculture
his main occupation. He was twice married, on first occasion, in Alexandria,
Ohio, to Dorotha Page, who bore him three children: Edgar C, Electa and
Jerusha, the latter of whom was married to William H. Banner, a resident of
Champaign County, 111. ; Electa was married to E. P. Robb, residing in Kan-
sas. To the second marriage of Hiram G. Parsons were born five children
— three boys and two girls. Our subject received bis literary education at the
public school and an academy at Johnstown, Ohio, and commenced the study of
medicine under Dr. A. B. Wilder, of Knoxville, Iowa, about January, 1871.
After leaving school in 1867, he taught school two terms in Ohio, beginning
in the winter of the latter year, and in 1868 moved from Ohio to Knoxville,
Iowa, taught school for several terms in Marion and Mahaska Counties, that
State, and in 1870 accepted the charge of the intermediate department, and
later of the grammar school at Knoxville, Iowa, which position he filled till
June, 1873. In the fall of 1873 our subject attended medical lectures at the
Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, 111., and after taking one course he
began the practice of his profession at Rantoul, 111., where he remained till
the fall of 1876, and then went to the Hahnemann College at Philadelphia,
from which he graduated March 8, 1877. In the spring of that year the Doc-
tor established himself in Meadville, and has here continued since in successful
and active practice. In the spring of 1883 the Doctor was appointed Health
OfBcer of Meadville, and is now serving a second term in that capacity. Our
subject was instrumental in effecting the organization of the Crawford County
HomcBopathic Medical Society, of which he has since been Secretary. He is
also a member of the Homoeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania. Dr.
Parsons was married at Irwin Station, Westmoreland County, Penn., October
14, 1874, to Amanda, daughter of James G. Boyd, Esq., merchant of that
place. To this union have been born two children — Page W. and Evangeline.
ROBERT PATTON (deceased) was born in County Down, Ireland, Octo-
ber 31, 1881. His parents immigrated to this country while he was yet a
small boy. He was a harness-maker, having learned the trade at Pittsburgh.
On May 20, 1849, he married Miss Jane McMahon, who survives him. In
1850 he moved to Cochranton, now one of the most enterprising villages in
Crawford County, and opened a harness-shop, which was in operation until
1856, at which time he commenced mercantile business, and continued the same
until his death, June 8, 1882. Mr. Patton was a successful merchant. From
a small beginning, by his untiring application and superior skill, his business
rapidly increased, and very few merchants in the county enjoyed as liberal a
patronage. About eight years before his death he took as a partner his oldest
eon, James C, the style of the firm being R. Patton & Son. In 1877 the
Cochranton Savings Bank was organized. Sir. Patton was one of the orig-
inal movers in the enterprise, and was its first President, which office he filled
until his death, and under his administration, ably assisted by the other
ofiicers, the bank did a flourishing business and proved itself an indispensable
addition to the business interests of Cochranton. Mr. Patton was also the
first President of the French Creek Valley Agricultural Association, which
has become not only a matter of importance to Cochranton, but to the counties
of Mercer, Venango and Crawford. As a business man Mr. Patton was univer-
sally respected by those with whom he had dealings. He was prompt in. meet-
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ing all his obligations, and at the same time was a lenient creditor. He took
a deep interest in the welfare of the village, and was among the first to sup-
port any enterprise that promised to be beneficial. The public school was a
matter of great importance, and its importance did not arise from the fact
that he had children to educate, but was based on broader grounds — the general
good. No one appreciated more fully the advantages of an education. Mr.
Patton, though not a technical scholar, was practically a learned man. His
course of reading was extended and thorough. He could give the date and
the attending circumstances of the important events in English, French and
American history. Whatever he read he remembered, and his recollection was
clear and distinct. In political matters he was one of the best informed men
in the county. He mastered the details and understood the eifects and ten-
dencies of party action. Though a man of strong convictions, he was tolerant
with those who differed from him. He was free from malice and wished every
one well. Mr. Patton did much toward advancing the material interests of
Cocbranton, and his influence will long be felt. He was a warm friend, a con-
genial companion, a kind neighbor, a generous man, a devoted father and an
affectionate husband. Those who knew him best loved and respected him the
most.
ELARRY PEIRSON, butcher, Meadville, was born in London, England,
October 8, 1837, and is a son of William Peirson, a tailor by trade, who had a
family of nine children, Hugh being the youngest Our subject received his
schooling in London, and learned the trade of a butcher, which he has fol-
lowed through life. In 1855 he came from London to Canada, but not liking
that country, he stayed there but six months, then came to Cleveland, Ohio,
remaining five years; thence he came to Meadville, where he keeps the largest
meat market in the city. He was married in 1871, to Eliza J. Fields, and
their children are Harry Austin and Bessie M. Mr. and Mrs. Peirson are
members of the Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat. He has
been a member of the City Council; is a member of the I. O. O. F., and K. of
P. societies, and is President of the Meadville Sportsman's Club.
WILLIAM PENTZ, Justice of the Peace, Meadville, was born April 2,
1820, in York, Penn., and is a son of Daniel and Rachel (Shaffer) Pentz. both
natives of York, Penn., and of German descent; came to Meadville in 18-15.
His father was a tobacconist and came to this county in 1856, remaining three
years. He raised a family of eleven sons and one daughter. Eight of the
sons are now living; one was killed on the railroad in 1871 in Meadville.
William received his schooling in his native county and learned first the trade
of his father, but afterward that of a plasterer, and also carried on butchering
for eight years. In 1870 he was appointed Court Crier; in 1872 he was elected
Justice of the Peace, serving till 1877. In 1878 and 1879 i vvas Superintend-
ent of the Odd Fellows' Home in Mead Township. _ In 1 882 he was again
elected Justice of the Peace and still holds the office. He was a member of
the Council of Meadville Borough 1850, 1851 and 1852. He was married in
1841 in Allegheny City, to Mary A. Campbell, a native of Kentucky and of
Irish parentage. They have six children living: Mary E. , wife of John M.
Jones, of Arizona; Rosa, wife of A. B. Blystone; Margaret J., wife of Fred-
erick Cole, of Greenbush, Mass.; W. H., a carpenter in Meadville, married to
Thyphena Peese; Sarah, wife of L. K. Johnston, and Emma B., at home.
The family all belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Pentz
has been for many years a local preacher, and in 1866 and 1867 was on the
Circuit. He has been a Deacon in the church for many years.
HON. S. NEWTON PETTIS, Meadville, son of Solomon and Ruth (House)
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Pettis, was born in Lenox, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, October 10, 1827. He
received a good education and taught school near his home from 1842 to 1845.
He began his law studies with Hon. Joshua R. Giddings, at Jefferson, Ohio,
in 1846, and in 1848 came to Meadville and pursued them with Hon. H. L.
Richmond until his admission to the bar in 1849. He then commenced prac-
tice at Meadville, which he has continued ever since, except when interrupted
by service on the bench and absence on a foreign mission. He soon formed a
law partnership with Hon. James Thompson (since Chief Justice of Pennsyl-
vania), which existed until his election to the Supreme bench in 1857. His
practice was large and successful; his preparation of cases thorough. He made
his client's cause his own. Some of his cases involved large interests. While
counsel for the Crawford County Commissioners, he brought to a successfut
termination the noted suit on the bonds of the Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad
Company, thereby saving to the county a large sum. In 1870 he was appointed
General Council for the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Company. Though
several times while in public service compelled to suspend professional prac-
tice, upon his return to the bar he has taken a new hold and keeps abreast of
the decisions, maintaining his professional rank. A native of the Western
Reserve, the pupil of Giddings, and attaining his majority the same year that
the party was efficiently organized on the Buffalo platform, his instincts were
sympathetic with Free Soil. Much was to be overcome in Crawford, where its
Democracy, caressed at Washington and entrenched at Harrisburg under its
skillful leader (a State official of wide political renown), had so long main-
tained an unbroken front. Starting as a campaign speaker in 1848, he has
through nine Presidential and twelve Gubernatorial campaigns been conspicu-
ous in his own and frequently in neighboring counties and in Ohio. In 1876
he filled daily appointments of the Ohio State Republican Committee from
September 10, to October 12. No one was more efficient in transforming a
Democratic majority of 700 in Crawford County into a Republican of 2,000.
He has frequently represented Crawford in State conventions. In 1800 he was
influential and untiring in nominating Curtin for Governor. His unremitting
efforts in the nomination that year of Lincoln, in the Chicago Convention, and
in giving him the vote of the Pennsylvania delegation, are well known. It
involved patient labor, tact and skill, and was probably the best work of his
life, for in none were results more clearly traceable to initiatory efforts. Few
events in American history have been more far-reaching in their ultimate
tendency than the nomination and election of Abraham Lincoln.
As Mr. Pettis entered active life, political parties were taking a new
departure. The adjustment of the questions growing out of the acquisition of
Mexican territory, followed by those of the restriction of slavery extension,
the fugitive slave bill, the admission of California, and other "compromise
measures " of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill and repeal of the Missouri Com-
promise, the admission of Kansas with secession, rebellion and war, with its
results, the reconstruction measure; cunency, impeachment and resumption
were all questions which aside from tariff and other domestic matters, were
being considered. In the discussion of these he came before the people
absorbed in his subject; armed with facts and figures, with intense earnestness
and forgetfulness of self, he caiTied conviction to his audiences. Appointed
by President Lincoln in March, 1861, to the United States Supreme bench of
Colorado, he aided in the organization of that Ten'itory. At the call to arms,
he was active in raising volunteers and filling quotas and furnishing supplies
to the army. In this work it was his privilege to obtain from President Lin-
coln permission to initiate and perfect a plan, by which 1,800 Confederate
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prisoners at Kook Island were enlisted in tbe Union Army, and on payment to
each of SlOO, credited to the quotas required from this congressional district,
which sum was paid from a fund of about $200,000 placed by the people at
the disposal of Judge Pettis. This put an end in this district to the broker-
age in substitutes, under which glaring abuses had arisen. Being the intimate
friend and participant in the nomination of both Lincoln and Curtin, he
maintained his relations with each, even up to the week preceding the assassin-
ation, when he sought to impress upon the President the necessity of greater
care for his personal safety. Knowing him so well, it was his part, as a friend,
at a meeting of the Crawford County bar, after the death of the President, to
pay a tribute to his memory, which for its delineation of the martyr's charac-
ter, and appreciation of the Nation's loss, will be long remembered. In 1868,
after persistent requests, he became a candidate for Congress in the Twentieth
District, and carried Crawford County without opposition. After seven weeks
of balloting another was nominated. During the same year, Hon. D. A. Fin-
ney's death caused a vacancy in the Fortieth Congress. To this Judge Pettis
was elected. Having taken his seat, he was assigned to the Committee on
Elections and made a report on the contested election of the then Mexican
delegate, Col. Chavis, which involved much research and was ratified by the
House, in awarding him the seat. This investigation and report secured for
Judge Pettis the recognition its patient examination and clearness of analysis
merited. In 1872 he declined a numerously signed call for Congressional
candidacy. In 1874 he again received the county's nomination for Congress,
but after weeks of balloting, he advised the subsequent nomination of Mr.
White, of Mercer. At the death of Judge Lowrie, in November, 1876, on the
petition of many members of the bar and several thousand Crawford people,
of the Senator and three or four Representatives, and fifty-nine or sixty mem-
bers of the Republican County Committee, he was appointed President
Judge of the Crawford Judicial District, remaining on the bench until Janu-
ary, 1878. When a re-appointment from the Governor was anticipated to be
necessary, it was asked by every member of the Crawford bar. In 1877, at the
written request of all the Republican Congressmen and United States Senators
of Pennsylvania, and of many public men from other States, he was agreed
upon by President Hayes and his cabinet for the Peruvian Mission, but subse-
quently appointed Minister to Bolivia. Arriving at the Bolivian capital, he
found Peru, Bolivia and Chili involved in a wasting and bloody war, in which
much destruction of life and property had been incurred, with devastation of
country and paralysis of commerce. Peace seemed hopeless except as follow-
ing the subjugation of a belligerent. Well versed in the details and merits of
the controversy, after conference with the Peruvian Minister and Bolivian
Secretary of State, he proceeded first to Lima, where his proposals of a mode
of settlement were gladly received; then to Chili, where his plan of arbitra-
tion or of a compromise line of boundary was met with gratifying considera-
tion. Believing that this well-intended proposition, so auspiciously begun,
with the approval of the United States Government, would culminate in suc-
cess. Judge Pettis' hopes were crushed by the officious interference of an out-
sider, so that the initiatory steps under which the war would have been ended
and bloodshed saved were rendered a nullity. As was well remarked by one
of our prominent journals, " His oflfort had been nothing more than an unoffi-
cial suggestion to the belligerents of a basis of negotiation, upon which they
could without humiliation, dishonor or loss, agi'ee to meet for settlement of
questions of dispute between them. It was so stated, and appeared perfectly
understood by all parties who knew or had interest in what was proposed.
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There was nothing to create a prejudice against the United States Government,
nothing inconsistent with its attitude of neutrality. No harm was done by the
attempt. Failure did not leave matters worse than before, but better. Done
so unobstrusively and kindly, each of the belligerents regarded it as a friendly
suggestion, not as an effort to interfere in their affairs. Had it succeeded it
would be difficult to estimate the great results secured to our people and to the
belligerents. Instead of the long, bloody, ruinous war which has since fol-
lowed, it would have been a peaceful solution. To the United States it would
have been almost equally fortunate. The good opinion and friendly feeling,
which all three of the belligerents entertained toward us, would have been
confirmed. Our diplomatic relations with them, instead of being unpleasant
and annoying, would have been most agreeable. Our commerce with them,
instead of being destroyed, would have been promoted and enlarged, and the
United States would have secured the commanding influence which her popu-
lation, position, colonization and firmness as a nation, ought to give her among
the Republics of America. " Returning from his mission he was nominated
by President Hayes to a Western Judgeship, but rejected by a Democratic
Senate. He resumed law practice, which he stillcontinues. He was strongly
urged for appointment as Governor of Dakota in January last, but never
allowed any application to be made for it.
The domestic life of our subject has been exceptionally happy. He was
maiTied in September, 1852, to Miss Emma L. Wightman, and to this union
have been born three children, two now living — Gertrude Wylie, married to
Capt. John W. Pullman, A. Q. M., U. S. Army, and Herbert Ray. Their son,
Rush, died March 14, 1882, at the age of fourteen, while attending school at the
Chamberlin Institute, Randolph, N. Y. He was a lad of much promise, whose
early death was deeply deplored; his disposition and character were especially
eulogized by his teachers and schoolmates, to whom he had become greatly
endeared. Judge Pettis still resides at Meadville, where, yet in his meridian,
he can contemplate the worth, thus far, of a long, busy and pre-eminently
useful life. In the changes he has witnessed in business, in politics and in
the progress of the country, he can feel that he has been neither indifferent nor
idle. If sometimes his hopes have been misplaced, his friends untrue or his
labors futile, he can yet feel that the world is better from his work and that
he has not lived in vain. The bench, the bar and the forum have alike been
the field of his efforts. His services have been rendered in times of peace and
of war, as well at home as abroad, and in the distant West. To have done
his part well in each and at all times was his aim, and to have benefitted man-
kind his accomplished purpose.
HON. ALEXANDER POWER, retired, Meadville, was born in 1806, in
Crawford County, Penn., son of Samuel and Margret (Cather) Power, and a
full cousin of Capt. William Power, a farmer who came to Crawford County
in 1795. Our subject's father was in the war of 1812. He reared nine
children, of whom Alexander, the eldest, and five others are still living.
Our subject received a common school education, attending school in a log
schoolhouse in this county, and farmed the greater part of his life. In 1858
he came to Meadville, and embarked in mercantile trade, in which he con-
tinued for about five years very successfully. He also operated with others in
a mill in this county for three years. Mr. Power is a member of the Congre-
gational Church; has been a member of the School Board for fourteen years,
and Treasurer of the Board during that time. Is a Democrat in politics. In
1844 he was elected to the Legislature and served two terms; also served as
Justice of the Peace ten years from 1840 to 1850. He has been twice married ;
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on the first occasion, September 25, 1847, to Mary D. Swaney, who died in
1851, and he then married, ou January 23, 1855, Mary B. MeClure, who died
February 2, 1875.
COL. J. W. H. EEISINGEE, Postmaster, Meadville, was born at Beaver,
Penn., January 19, 1833, son of Charles and Providence (Eoberts) Reisinger,
the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, the latter of Mary-
land, of English lineage. Charles Eeisinger was a blacksmith; came to Craw-
ford County in 1851 and died in Meadville in 1882. Our subject, the second
child, was educated at Allegheny College, graduating with the degree A. B.
in 1856, subsequently receiving the degree A. M. He chose teaching as his
vocation, and for three years, from 1858 to 1860, inclusive, taught in the
grammar schools of Evansville, Ind. He then came to Meadville. In 1862
hejjoined the One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
Company H; served as Captain eighteen months, then became Major of the
Twenty-fifth Regiment United States Colored Troops; soon after was promoted
to Lieutenant- Colonel, serving as such till the close of the war. He then went to
Forest County, Penn., where he published the Bee for a year, and in 1869
moved to Franklin, same State, where he bought the Venango Citizen, which
he published one year. In 1870 he again came to Meadville and bought the
Meadville Republican, which he published from 1870 till January 1, 1884.
Our subject was married in 1870 to Louisa E. , daughter of Dr. Josiah Wi-
nans, of Tionesta, Penn., and by this union were born two children: Paul and
Louisa, both now living. Mrs. Eeisinger died September 29, 1875, and is
buried in Greendale Cemetery. Col. Eeisinger was appointed Postmaster
in April, 1882, which office he still holds.
EOE EEISINGEE, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Fallstown,
Beaver Co., Penn., October 28, 1842, and is a son of Charles and Providence
(Eoberts) Eeisinger. The former, a native of Lancaster County, Penn., was of
German descent, by occupation a blacksmith; the latter a native of Harford
County, Md., of English and Welsh descent. They had a family of seven
children. Roe being the fifth child and fourth son. The parents moved to
Crawford County in 1850. Our subject received his education in the common
schools and Allegheny College. In 1862 he enlisted in Company H, One
Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was Color Bearer, was
three times wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, and served until 1865. He
then received a commission as Second Lieutenant in Company D, One Hun-
dred and Fourteenth United States Colored Regiment, was promoted to First
Lieutenant and served in Texas until 1867, when he returned to Meadville,
studied law with A. B. Eichmond, was admitted to the bar in 1870, and has
continued in the practice of his profession ever since. In politics he is a
Eepublican.
JOHN EEYNOLDS (deceased), was bom at Colchester, England, June 18,
1782, and came to this county in 1795. His grandfather inherited a large en-
tailed estate in "Worcestershire, England. He married Sarah Fox, of London,
by whom he had nine children, the eldest of whom, John, inherited the estate.
William, the third son, married Lydia, daughter of John Thomas, a Baptist
minister, by whom he had seven daughters and four sons, the eldest being
John, the subject of this sketch. The Eeynolds family in England was com-
posed of strict Church of England people, but William Eeynolds, father of
John, when a young man, united with the Baptist denomination, and the
immediate cause of the immigration of William to America was his sympathy
with the French Eepublican movement of that period, having been a sufferer
by the sacking of his house and destruction of his property during the prog-
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ress of what was knowQ as the Birmingham riots, he having before that time
removed to that city. The celebrated Joseph Priestly was also a sufiferer by
those riots, which likewise caused hisimmigration to America. John Reynolds
was educated in Birmingham and Leominster by private tutors. In 1797 he
came with his father to Venango County, Penu., and settled on a tract of
land bought from the Holland Land Company, at Cherry Tree Run. In 1805
he removed to Meadville, and was engaged as assistant teacher in the academy
here. In 1807 he was connected with Col. Marlin in surveying lands of the
Holland Land Company and continued to be thus occupied for several years.
Subsequently he began the study of law under the directions of Col. Marlin.
In 1812 he was. admitted to the bar, but devoted little time to the practice of
his profession, applying himself almost exclusively to real estate business. In
1814 he married the widow of Dr. Kennedy, by whom he had two sons and
two daughters. Mrs. Reynolds died November 27, 1845. Our subject's demise
occurred July 23, 1871. John Van Liew, eldest child of John Reynolds, was
born in Meadville, April 12, 1815; graduated at Jefiferson College, Penn., in
1834; received from said college the degree of A. M. in 1838 and of D. D. in
1858. He studied theology at Princeton, from the fall of 1835 to that of 1838.
He was licensed to preach the Gospel in April, 1838, and was ordained a minister
of the Presbyterian Church in the fall of 1839, and in the same fall was installed
pastor of the First Pesbyterian Church in his native town. His whole time of
service in said church was thirty years. In September, 1838, he was married
to Evelina B. L. Gaston, of Somerville, N. J., who died in June, 1849. Our
subject was married to his second wife, Catharine E. Bell, at Allegheny City,
in October, 1851. William, youngest child of John Reynolds, was born in
May, 1820. He graduated from Allegheny College in 1837; married Julia
Thorp, of New York City. Jane Maria, elder daughter of John Reynolds, was
born in 1817, was married to A. Sergeant, M. D., a native of Somerville, N,
J., in 1845. Lydia L., younger daughter of John Reynolds, was born in 1818,
and was marriedinl841, to the Rev. Richard Craighead, a native of Cumberland
County, Penn., and for thirty-one years pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Meadville, Penn.
H. W. REYNOLDS, of the Athens Mills Company, Meadville, was born
in Meadville, August 26, 1852, grandson of John Reynolds, and son of William
Reynolds, of Meadville. He is now a partner with his father in the Athens
Mills Company, one of the most important manufacturing enterprises in this
city, employing about forty hands, and making a specialty of the manufacture
of doors, sash and window blinds. The mill was first started in 1868, by
William Reynolds and William Thorp. Since March 1, 1877, when Mr. Thorp
sold out, he has been a partner with his father and general business manager.
He was married in 1876 to Cora A. Mosier, a native of this county.
HON. HIRAM LAWTON RICHMOxVD, of Meadville, Penn. Richmond,
as a personal cognomen, is an ancient English name. It is of Norman origin,
and doubtless came over with William the Conqueror. The great battle
of Hastings was fought on the 14th of October, 1066. Immediately after his
victory, William vowed to build an abbey on the high grounds where Harold
had posted his army, as commemorative of that great event. And soon the
magnificent structure arose, and its high altar stood on the very spot where
Harold had planted his standard during the fight, and where the carnage was
thickest. Hence it took its name of " Battle Abbey. " And to perpetuate the
memory of his commanders and companions in arm, who survived the battle,
William caused a list of their several names to be made out and preserved
among the archives of the abbey, known in history as " The Great Roll of
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Battle Abbey." In that list the name jfiirhmond is found. The next year, 1067,
the name first appears in English necrology, to wit: Alan Richmond, Earl of
Brittany. Mr.Richmond's more immediate ancestors were of Wiltshire, England.
In 1638 John Richmond, of Ashton- Keynes, Wiltshire, came over,and becameone
of the first purchasers of the town of Taunton, thirty-five miles south of Boston.
It is believed that nearly all the Richmonds in this country, and they are not a
few, are descendants of John, of Taunton. A son of his, Edward Richmond,
moved into Rhode Island. From this Edward the subject of this sketch is
lineally descended. His father, Dr. Lawton Richmond, was born in Provi-
dence, R. I., August 7, 1784. When seven years old, in 1791, his parents
moved to the State of New York, and settled in Herkimer County, on what
was called the Royal Grant, where he grew up to manhood. The family was
a large one, consisting of nine brothers and three sisters, all of whom are
now dead; the last one. Freeman Richmond, died December 24, 1880, at the
advanced age of ninety-one years, three months and twenty-six days. Having
received a good academic education, he entered the office of Drs. Todd &
Hanchet, as a student o:^ medicine, and having completed his course of study,
and passed a close and critical examination before the Board of Censors, he
TBceived his first permit or license to practice medicine, from the Chancellor
of the State. May 23, 1809, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Town-
send, a beautiful and intelligent young lady of eighteen, of Scotch extraction.
That spring, immediately after his marriage, he moved to western New York,
stopping for a year or more in the town of Chautauqua, Chautauqua
County, where the subject of this sketch was born May 10, 1810, but finally
locating where Westtield now is, then known as the Cross-roads Th&
country was new and sparsely settled, yet he soon entered upon a lucrative
practice of his profession. But the tide of immigration began to set heavily,
still westward. Dr. Richmond was a pioneer by inclination. Fond of the
pleasures, the adventures and hazards of frontier life, he too caught the west-
ern fever, and taking his little family and small accumulations, he migrated to
southern Indiana, the then Eldorado, and settled in Allensvillo, Switzerland
County, a frontier village of half a dozen log-houses, forty-eight miles below
Cincinnati, and eight miles back from the river. The State had but recently
been admitted into the Union, and its southern portion filled up rapidly with
Eastern people. The Doctor and his wife were members of the Methodist
Church, active and ardent; indeed had joined that church in its very morning,
when they were yet single. He was a local preacher and was ordained an
Elder at his own house, while living in Indiana. Well versed in sacred liter-
ature, and blessed with an easy flow of language, his heart full of the work,
he was a good and effective preacher. When the demands of his profession
would permit, he had a series of Sabbath appointments, which he generally
tilled. But the arduous duties imposed upon him by the practice of medicine,
in a new and rugged country, sparsely settled, wore upon his constitution, and
his health so failed him that to regain it he deemed it advisable to seek a
more northern clime; and in 1829, he, with his family, returned to his old and
early home in the State of New York. He remained here until 1834, when
he moved to Meadville, Penn , mainly that he might give his two sons the
advantages of attending Allegheny College, which had then just come under
the patronage of the Methodist Church.
The educational opportunities of Hiram, the elder of the two sons and the
subject of this sketch, had been very few previous to the return of the family
North — such only as were furnished in the log schoolhouse of the frontier, and
one winter's private instruction under the direction of a worthy young man of
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the name of Pratt, who was studying mndicine with the Doctor. He loved
mathematics, and in one winter, without an instructor, he " ciphered " his way
nearly through " Old Pike's Arithmetic." He thus spent, and in reading such
books as fell in his way, his winter evenings and leisure day hours, when there
was no school within his reach. On their return to New York, he then being
nineteen years old, he entered a private academy, and by close application to
study, not wasting an hour, he soon acquired a good English education. He
now commenced the study of medicine with his father, and pursued it for two
years. But his aspirations were for the legal profession, upon preparation for
which he would have entered in the lirst instance, but for a popular prejudice
indulged by his parents, that a man could not be both a lawyer and a Christian ; a
strange notion indeed, and yet, even in this enlightened age, indulged in by
many good people. On their moving to Meadville, as above stated, he entered
Allegheny College, as a student, and remained two years. In the winter of
1836 he was registered by the Hon. David Derickson, as a student of law, and
in February, 1838, was admitted to the bar.
In December after his admission, he was united in marriage with Miss
Maria Power Shryock, daughter of Gen. Daniel Shryock, a worthy citizen and
leading merchant of the place. She has proven a faithful, affectionate and
devoted wife and mother. Popular in his address, he had a smile, a hand-
shake and a how-do-you-do for every one worthy the recognition whom he met.
His first two efforts as an advocate were of a character that gave him position
as a young lawyer of much promise, and he soon entered upon a lucrative
practice. As an advocate, he was soon ranked among the first in the State.
As a stump and platform speaker he had but few superiors. In politics he was
a Whig. Crawford County was then largely Democratic, and continued so
for some ten years. In 1847 she for the tirst time sent Whigs to the Legisla-
ture, and in 1848 gave a large majority for Gen. Taylor for President, as
against Gen. Cass. Mr. Richmond, from his entry into public life, has always
taken great interest in the political issues that sprang up from time to time,
demanding consideration. He is no trimmer, is a man of positive ideas, is out-
spoken in his convictions, and ready to defend them on all suitable occasions.
Perhaps no man contributed more than he to change the political character of
Crawford County. After the election of 1848 she continued Whig so long as
that party had an existence, and subsequently became still more strongly
Republican, and has continued so ever since. In 1872 Mr. Richmond was
elected a member of the Forty-third Congress, from the Twenty-fifth District,
by the largest majority the district ever gave. The district consisted of the
counties of Crawford, Mercer. Venango and Clarion; is the most pop-
ulous and wealthy in the State — rich in iron, coal and other minerals — and
embracing within its limits the great oil-producing territory of the State.
Upon taking his seat he was appointed on two important Committees — the
Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Public Expenditures. The
Indian Committee consisted of twelve members, all of whom, except three,
were experienced and able lawyers. He took great interest in Indian affairs,
reported several bills on questions committed to him in Committee, each one
of which passed the Committee, and both Houses of Congress, without objec-
tion or amendment. When the question of appropriations in aid of the Indian
came iip he made an able speech, which attracted much attention among the
frieuds of the red- man, and was published entire in the Cherokee Advocate, a
paper published by the Indians, in the Indian Territory. His idea as to our
duty to the Indian is thus expressed in the concluding paragraph of that
speech: " Bring him (the Indian) within the embrace of our civilization, ele-
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▼ate him to the proud position of American manhood and citizenship, confer
apon him all the prerogatives of a man, equal in rights and privileges to every
other man, then will we have made some atonement for the great wrongs we
have done him through the ages that are past."
Mr. Richmond is a life-long Methodist, as were his father and mother
before him, and for many years a Leader and Steward in the church, and has
done much to advance its spiritual and temporal interests. He was a delegate
to and Temporary Chairman of the Methodist State Convention of Pennsyl-
vania, which met in Philadelphia October, 1870. By appointment he pre-
pared and presented to the convention an essay on "The Duty of the Chris-
tian Citizen to the State as a Political Organization," which was well received
and very highly commended. He is a friend to and promoter of education. For
many years he has been a Trustee of Allegheny College. In the celeebrated
Chamberlain will case, which passed through the courts of the State of New York,
the property and domicile of the testator being in that State, Mr. Richmond
was the only Pennsylvania lawyer who appeared in the case, and has the merit
of having raised the point upon which the case turned, and was ultimately
decided in favor of the college by the Court of Appeals. His argument pre-
pared in that case with great labor and research, is a masterpiece of logic and
learning. He has one of the largest and best selected libraries in northwest-
ern Pennsylvania, and here he may be found almost any day in the year, and
almost any hour in the day.
Mr. Richmond is now seventy-four years old, yet he retains his physical
and mental vigor to a remarkable degree. He is still in the active practice of
his profession. A leading daily of his city thus speaks of one of his recent
forensic efforts; " When court convened yesterday morning the case of false
pretenses against O. U. Bunting was called, and the Hon. H. L. Richmond,
Sr., opened to the jury. Mr. Richmond made a very powerful address to the
court. Although one of the oldest practitioners at the bar, and with the
weight of years upon him, he conducted the case alone with the keenness and
vigor of youth ; and in summing up his line of defense, and forging his chain of
evidence, with the perfection of every link, which would add laurels to the
brow of any of the lawyers who sat around in the pride and prime of life,
there was not one sign of weakness in constructive power in argument, not
one lack of grace and force of rhetoric and language. The plea was, indeed,
one of rare ability, and that in face of the fact that he had a very bad case (in
legal parlance), and the effect upon the jury was apparent from the beginning,
while the whole crowded court listened in absolute silence, charmed by the
splendid scene, its central figure the majestic and snowy-haired orator
himself."
Mr. Richmond has an interesting family of eight children, five sons and
three daughters, all living and of adult years. Hiram Lawton, his first-born,
an alumnus of Allegheny College, has for many years been in the active and
successful practice of the law in his native city, and also connected with the
City Government — either as Member of the Council or Mayor of the city —
was also for a time Chief of the Fire Department In 1880 was a delegate
to the Republican National Convention at Chicago. He married Virginia
Vance, whose father, now deceased, was a leading lawyer of New Lisbon, Ohio.
Maria, married to Col. Charles H. Hawkins, largely engaged in the iron busi-
ness in Chicago. Daniel Shryock, an active, energetic and successful business
man, was Supervisor of the Census for the eleven northwestern counties of
Pennsylvania, is now extensively engaged in the lumber and ice business, and
is Superintendent of and a heavy stock-holder in the Conneaut Lake Ice Com-
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pany. Almon George, an alnmnus of Allegheny College, a promieing young law-
yer, recently elected, by a very large majority, District Attorney of his county,
is an amateur artist and admirable caricaturist; married to Mary Grayson,
second daughter of Thomas Grayson, Esq., editor and proprietor of the Craiv-
ford Democrat. Elizabeth, married to T. Albert Delamater, engaged in rail-
road and lumber business and second son of Hon. George B. Delamater, a
banker. James Edward, grocer, is an active and energetic business man, and
has a large business. Charles Fremont, a young man of much promise, is
engaged in the lumber business; and Harriet, the youngest of the flock,-^ fine-
looking, intelligent and interesting young lady.
D. S. RICHMOND, manager of Conneaut Lake Ice Company (limited),
Meadville, is the second son of Hon. H. L. Richmond, of Meadville. He
received his education in Allegheny College. In 1874 he embarked in the
lumber business under the firm name of Richmond & Delamater. In 1879 he
•was elected to his present position as manager of the Conneaut Lake Ice
Company, a history of which appears in this volume. He has been City Aud-
itor and member of the City Council; is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is
one of Meadville's most enterprising businessmen. In 1880 he was appointed
Supervisor of Census of the Tenth District of Pennsylvania. In politics Mr.
Richmond is a Republican.
A. B. RICHMOND, attorney, Meadville, was born in Switzerland County,
Ind. , April 26, 1825, son of Lawton and Sarah (Townsend) Richmond, natives
of New England, of English descent, and is a direct descendant of John
Richmond, the Puritan, who came over in the " Mayflower." His grandfather,
William Richmond, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Lawton Rich-
mond, subject's father, was a practicing physician and surgeon in the war of
1812. After the war he followed his profession in Indiana until 1834, when
he removed to this county and practiced medicine until his death, which
occurred in 1843. He was also a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and preached the first Methodist sermon in Chautauqua County, N.
Y. He was parent of three daughters, who died young, and two sons, H. L. ,
a prominent lawyer of Meadville, and A. B. Our subject attended Allegheny
College, and then took a medical course and practiced for three years iu Mead-
ville, during which time he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1851.
He has found his medical knowledge of much service in his law practice. Mr.
Richmond is one of the most noted criminal lawyers in this State, having been
employed in over 4,000 criminal cases, sixty-five being homicides. He is also
an expert mechanic, and can make a clock or steam engine. In 1853 he was
appointed Assistant Director of machinery at the Crystal Palace. Mr. Rich-
mond has delivered many scientific lectures on philosophy, physiology and
chemistry, making his own apparatus for illustrating his subjects. He has
been a prominent temperance lecturer and author for many years; was State
Commissioner for Pennsylvania at the "World's Fair, 1866. He is author of the
great temperance work, "Leaves From the Diary of an Old Lawyer," which
contains "Intemperance and Crime" and " Court and Prison ;' ' also a tem-
perance novel, " A Hawk in an Eagle's l^est," which have received the highest
commendation from the press, and an extensive circulation. Our subject was
married September 7, 1848, to Mary Jane, daughter of Levi Morris, of this
county, and by this union were born three sons: Louis L. , jeweler in Mead-
ville, married to Miss Winnie Day, of Ohio (have two children. May W. and
George D.); Hiram M., deceased, married to Miss Margaret, daughter of Daniel
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Fowler, of Meadville (had one daughter, Margueritee F. ); and Mai. Charles
E., on the Governor's stafif, now reading law with his father.
JAMES D. ROBERTS, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Mercer
County, Penn., August 9, 1850, son of Enoch and Mary (Calvin) Roberts, who
were natives of Peiiusylvania, the father of English, the mother of Irish
descent. The father is a blacksmith, came to the county in 1856, and is still
a resident of Fairfield Township. James D. is the eldest of a family of four
children, one of whom is dead, and received his literary education at the New
Lebanon Academy and the Edinboro State Normal, from which he graduated
in 1873. He supported himself while in school, and after leaving school he
taught for two years. He then commenced the study of law in the office of J.
J. Henderson, of Meadville, being admitted to the district courts in 1876, and
in 1878 to the Supreme Court of the State, and the United States District
Circuit Courts. He was married, in 1880, to Flora A., daughter of Charles
Forbes, a farmer and dairyman of this county. They have one child — Mary.
Both are members of the Second Presbyterian Church, of which he has
recently been elected Elder, and has been for the past four years Superintend-
ent of the Sabbath-school.
WILLIAM RODDICK, Meadville, was born October 17, 1829, in Dum-
friesshire, Scotland, where, after receiving a common school education, when
sixteen years of age, he was employed upon public work, first in construction
of sewgrage, in Carlisle City, England. His parents were William' and Mar-
garet (Johnstone) Roddick, natives of Scotland, the former a farmer. They
had a family of niae children. In March, 1856, our subject came to this
country, and three days after landing was employed as foreman of construc-
tion on the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, and after the completion of the
road he remained foreman until 1862, when he moved to Jefferson County,
Ohio, and did the first work on the Jamestown & Ashtabula Railroad. In
April, 1865, Mr. Roddick came to Meadville, where he has since remained.
In the following spring he was appointed Street Commissioner, and at the end
of the second year he was made Policeman and Street Commissioner, in which
capacity he served two years, when the duties of High Constable, Fire Warden
and Pound Keeper were added to his other duties, which positions he has held
ever since. During his incumbency he has superintended a vast amount of
work for the city. He was married, October 11, 1853, to Miss Mary McCall,
of his native town, who followed him to America, six months after his immi-
gration. Their children now living are: Anna, wife of James Elder, in
Iowa; James, an engineer; Susan, at home; William, a boiler-maker, in Mead-
ville, Penn. ; John, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Roddick are members of the Park
Avenue Congregational Church, of which he has been Trustee since the
organization. Mr. Roddick is a member of the I. O. O. F., being Past Noble
Grand, Past Chief Patriarch, and a member of the Grand Lodge of the State;
he is also a member of the K. of P.
HENRY ROGERS, proprietor of the Colt House, Meadville, was born in
Bradford County, Penn., in 1847, and is a son of Hiram and Abigail (Parks)
Rogers, natives of Pennsylvania, and of English descent, his father being a
wagon maker by trade. They had a family of five children. Henry Rogers
received a common school education in his native place, and first engaged in
the oil business, in which, in all, he has spent seventeen years. In 1884 he
started his present hotel business, which bids fair to be a success. . He was
married, in this city, in 1873, to Sabina, daughter of Sylvester Boytes, one of
the first settlers in Meadville. In politics Mr. Rogers is an old-fashioned
Jacksonian Democrat.
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SUSAN F. ROSE, M. D., physician, Meadville, was born in the city of
Philadelphia, September 21, 1845, and is a daughter of Peter and Eliza A.
(Boyer) Rose. Her parents were also natives of Philadelphia, her father of
Welsh and English, her mother of French descent. Peter Rose, who came
with his family to this county about 1857, was a farmer and lumber dealer.
He raised a family of eight children, Susan F. being the fourth. He died in
1882. Our subject received her educatioff in the graded schools of her native
city, and studied medicine under Dr. Smith in this county from 1872 to 1875.
In 1873-74 she attended the Woman's Medical College at Philadelphia, and
graduated at the Homoeopathic Hospital and College at Cleveland, in the year
1875. She then commenced the practice of medicine at Townville, in this
county, and two years later came to Meadville, where she has continued prac-
tice.
H. R. ROTH, Superintendent of Public Schools of Meadville, as an edu-
cator is among the most prominent men of his age in the State of Pennsyl-
vania. He was born in Pennsylvania, son of Reuben S. and Anna M. Rupp,
and is of German descent. He was reared on a farm and attended tJie district
school until fourteen, when he went to Cumberland Valley Institute, where he
pursued his studies with such diligence that at the age of eighteen he was able
to enter the Dickinson College, taking a position 4n the junior class, and at
twenty graduated with honors. In 1875 he was elected Professor of Mathe-
matics in the Pennington Seminary, N. J., and in 1877 accepted a position at
the head of the public schools of Sunbury, Penn., where he remained until
1881, since when he has occupied his present position. He is a thorough
scholar and a good disciplinarian. He is a prominent member of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church. Mr. Roth was married in 1878 to Amy C, a daughter
of W. R. F. Weimer, Sunbury, Penn. In 1883 Mrs. Roth departed this life.
ARNOLD RUSSELL, engineer, Meadville, is an old and well-tried rail-
road man, having served the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad for twen-
ty-one years, and during all that time has never been called to the Superin-
tendent's office for any misdemeanor or for any accident. He was born at
Honesdale, Wayne Co., Penn., October 23, 1845, and is a son of Gaylord and
Esther (Walton) Russell, of German and Irish descent. His father, who was
a farmer, raised a family of six children, of whom Arnold is the fourth. Our
subject received his education in his native county; in his eighteenth year he
went on the railroad as fireman, and was running an engine before he reached his
majority. For several years he ran a construction train on which he was both
engineer and conductor. Since 1865 he has been first-class engineer on pas-
senger trains. He is always prompt and ready for duty, and in twenty-one
years has never missed a pay-day. He was married in 1866 to Miss Nancy,
daughter of William Adams, a native of this county and of English descent.
Their children are: Lizzie, Mabel, William Henry and Robert Stanley. Mrs.
Russell is a member of the Park Avenue Congregational Church. In politics
he is Independent. During the war he enlisted in a Pennsylvania regiment,
but it was not called into active service. He is a prudent man and carries an
insurance of 17,000 on his life. He is also owner of a farm of ninety acres
in Hayfield Township, this county. He is a member of Knights of Pythias,
the A. O. U. W., and of the American Legion of Honor.
JOHN SCHEAFNOCKER, Constable, Meadville, was born in Germany,
October 10, 1831, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Minsenier) Scheaf-
nocker, the former of whom, a weaver by trade, came to America in 1835, set-
tling in Pittsburgh, Penn. John was first a newsboy in Pittsburgh, and what-
ever education he has acquired was gathered outside the school-room, ^^'hen
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he was old enough he was set to learn the painter's trade, and became a skilled
carriage painter. Ill 1861 he came to Meadville and worked at his trade until
his enlistment in the army as a member of Company A, Two Hundred and
Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war.
He is now a member of the G. A. R. For a time he had a shop here and car
ried on the painting business, but for the past seventeen years he has acted as
Constable.
HON. HENEY SHIPPEN (deceased) was born December 28, 1788, in
Lancaster City, Penn. He graduated at Dickenson College, Carlisle, Penn.,
studied law in his native city and commenced practicing his profession there.
He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Wallis Evans (a grand-daughter
of John Lukens, the first Surveyor-General of the State), a native of Northum-
berland, Penn., who bore him nine children, five of whom are now living: Mrs.
Edgar Huidekoper, Meadville; Edward, in Louisville Ky. ; Evans W., in Mead-
ville; Eev. R. R., in Washington, D. C. ; and Joseph, in Chicago, 111. Mr.
Shippen was Captain of the Lancaster Horse, First Brigade, Fourth Division,
in the war of 1812, James Buchanan, afterward President of the United
States, serving as private under him. After the war he moved to Huntingdon,
Penn., from where he was sent as a member of the Legislature of the State,
and followed his professioti there till 1825, when he was appointed by the
Governor President Judge of the Sixth Judicial District, comprising Erie,
Crawford, Mercer, Venango and Warren Counties, serving until his death in
1839. The subject of this sketch possessed a judicial mind of the highest
attainment, inherited from a long line of ancestry, each one of the four pre-
ceding generations of the Shippen family having given to the State a Judge. His
great-great-grandfather, Edward Shippen, a Quaker [a son of William Ship-
pen, a member of Parliament from Presbury, Cheshire, England) was born in
1639 in England, immigrated to Boston in 1668, moved to Philadelphia in 1693,
was Speaker of the Assembly in 1695, and from 1696 to 1700 was member of the
Provincial Council. William Penn named him, in the charter October 25, 1701,
as the first Mayor of the city of Philadelphia, and on • the death of Penn's
depiity, Hamilton, of New Jersey, May, 1703, he became the head of the Govern-
ment. At this time he was also a Provincial Judge. His great-grandfather,
Joseph Shippen, born in Boston in 1678, was amongst the men of science of
his day, and in 1727 joined Dr. Benjamin Franklin in founding the Junto in
Philadelphia. His grandfather, Edward Shippen, was born in Boston in
1703, was Mayor of the city of Philadelphia in 1744, and was afterward Judge
under both the Provincial and State Government. His father, Joseph Shippen
(brother of Edward Shippen, Chief Justice in 1799), was born in Philadelphia
in 1732, commissioned Colonel in the Provincial Army in 1758, and served in
the expedition that captured Fort Du Quesne; commissioned Secretary of the
Provincial Council of Pennsylvania in 1762, and was appointed Judge of
Lancaster Court in 1789.
EVANS W. SHIPPEN, oil producer, Meadville, was born in Huntingdon,
Penn., March 16, 1824, son of Hon. Henry and Elizabeth W. (Evans) Shippen.
He came to Meadville with his parents in 1825, and acquired his education in
the common schools and at Allegheny College. From 1844 to 1863 he was
engaged in the iron business in Lancaster and Philadelphia Cities. He
became interested in the production of petroleum while living in Philadelphia
in 1860, soon after the first oil well was drilled, chartered a barque and shipped
one of the first full cargoes of oil to England. In 1864 he returned to
reside in Meadville. He was united in marriage in Philadelphia, in 1851,
with Catherine Y. McElwee, a great- grand- daughter of Judge Jasper Yeates,
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author and compiler of Teafces' Reports, and who was Chief Justice of Penn-
sylvania from 1791 to 1817. Her grandfather, Charles Smith, was Provost of
the University of Pennsylvania, and her father, Thomas B. McElwee, was an
attorney in Bedford, Penn. Mr. Sbippen has in his possession many old let-
ters, books and papers of provincial times. He is a representative business
man fostering a number of enterprises in this and Venango Counties.
JAMES J. SHRYOCK, retired merchant and railroad President, Meadville,
was born in Conneaatville, Crawford Co., Penn., March 12, 1821, son of
Daniel and Elizabeth (McNamara) Shryock. His mother was a native of
Pennsylvania, of English descent. His father, born in Maryland, of German
lineage, came to this county in 1818, and manufactured salt in Beaver Town-
ship until 1822, when he came to Meadville and engaged in merchandising till
1842. He reared six children. Our subject, the eldest son, was educated at
the Meadville Academy, graduating in 1837. He then clerked for his father
till 1839, when he embarked in general merchandising. In 1855 he was
appointed Director of the Pittsburgh & Erie Railroad Company by the com-
missioners of this county. In 1857, in company with J. D. Gill, he bought the
Cussewago Mills. In 1858 he became one of the incorporators of the Meadville
Railroad Company, now merged into the Atlantic & Great Western, and was
elected a Director. In 1859 he was one of the incorporators of the New York
Division of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, and was chosen Director.
In the same year he sent several samples of the newly discovered petroleum to
London, England; in December, 1861, he purchased 3,000 barrels for that
market. Id 1864 he became one of the Board of Directors of the Naw Lisbon,
Ohio, Railroad Company. In 1865 he was elected President of the Pennsyl-
vania Division of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, the same year a
Director in the Mercer Mining & Manafacturing Company and also of the
Shenango & Allegheny Railroad Company. On the consolidation of the rail-
roads of the Atlantic & Great Western Company, in 1866, he was elected Vice-
President, and the same year was appointed a Director of the Pithole Railroad
Company. When the Atlantic & Great Western passed into the hands of a
receiver in 1867, Mr. Shryock was made his assistant, and in 1868 became
President of the Shenango & Allegheny Company. He was elected President
of the Meadville Water Company in 1874; in 1880 was elected President of the
Meadville Railway Company. Mr. Shryock has been twice married, on first
occasion, 1842, to Priscilla, daughter of Robert Gill, who bore him three chil-
dren, viz. : John J., a carpet merchant; Frank R., milling; and Emma, wife of
Noble H. Merwin, of Cleveland, Ohio. This wife dying in 1869, he was
remarried, 1871, to Mary, daughter of George A. Shryock, of Philadelphia, a
manufacturer, who was the first to make straw boards, extensively used at the
present time. Mr. and Mrs. Shryock are members of the Park Avenue Con-
gregational Church, of which be is a Trustee. He is also one of the incorpora-
tors and a Director of the Greendale Cemetery and for many years was a Trustee
of Allegheny College.
JOHN J. SHRYOCK, merchant, Meadville, was born in Meadville August
8, 1853, and is a son of James J. and P. L. (Gill) Shryock, the former a promi-
nent citizen of Meadville. Oui' subject is the second of three children, and
received his education in the common school of Meadville and at Allegheny
College. In 1873 he obtained a position as clerk in a wholesale carpet store in
Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained two years. He then embarked in busi-
ness with T. A. Delamater, and they continued with success until 1888, since
which time Mr. Shryock has continued the business alone, being the most
extensive dealer in this part of the S ate, selling to all neighboring towns and
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not infrequently adjoining States. He married September 13, 1883, Adelaide
Louise, daughter of L. C. Magaw, a prominent merchant of Meadville.
Mr. and Mrs. Shryockare members of the Episcopal Church; in politics he is
a Democrat.
A. W. SMITH, President of the Meadville Business College, was born in
Vernon Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, September 18, 1833, and is a son of
Conrad M. and Sarah (Hall) Smith, both natives of New Jersey, and of Ger-
man and French descent. Our subject was reared on the farm until seventeen
years old, and received his education at Vernon Academy. He then com-
menced to learn carpentering, working at his trade in summer, and teaching
district school in winter, for five years. He then entered upon his college
course, and in two years graduated, being then twenty-four years of age. In
1860 he was engaged as Principal of the academy at Greenupburg, Ky. He
also attended Hiram College while James A. Garfield was President of it. At
one time Mr. Smith accepted the Superintendency of the Bryant & Stratton
Business College in Cincinnati, and after a time was transferred to the Albany
college. He was also engaged at times in New York, Brooklyn, Troy, and
Cleveland. In 1865 he formed a copartnership with Bryant & Stratton, and
opened the Meadville Business College. Under his management the college
has had an attendance of 126 students per year, most of whom graduated and
now hold prominent positions. In 1862 our subject was married to Mary J.,
daughter of Hiram Moe, a native of New York and of Scotch descent. Mr.
Smith has served three years as Auditor of the county.
EDWARD P. SPRAGUE, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of
Meadville, was born October 18, 1843, and is a son of Rev. Daniel G. and
Caroline (Wood) Sprague. His father, who was a Presbyterian minister, had
a family of four children, of whom Edward P. is the youngest. Our subject
received his education in Newark, N. J., and at Williston Seminary, East-
hampton, Mass., then afterward took a regular course at the University of
New York City. He was the first in rank of scholarship, and valedictorian of
the class in 1864. He then entered the Andover Theological. Seminary, from
which he graduated in 1867, and was ordained pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church at Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., in April, 1868. He was married
the same year to Miss Sarah F., daughter of Dr. Henry S. Dering, of Long
Island, N. Y. They have two children: Vesta D.^ and Dering J. He con-
tinued as pastor at Salem until 1881, and during his pastorate he vrrote a
biography of his father, and a history of the church at Salem, which were pub-
lished in pamphlet form and are now a part of the history of the county, being
extensively read and published in other histories. In 1881 he resigned his
pastorate to accept his present charge, where he was installed November 3,
1881. In his political views Mr. Sprague is a Republican. He is distin-
guished for his fluency as a public speaker, and is beloved by all for bis social
qualities.
H. STEELE, proprietor of steam bakery, Meadville, was born in Herki-
mer County, N. Y., December 16, 1820, and is a son of Adam and Dorothy
(Daggett) Steele, natives of New York and of German descent, former a car-
penter by trade. They had a family of seven children, of whom H. is the
youngest. Our subject received his education in Jamestown, N. Y., and until
twenty-six years of age worked in a sash and blind factory. He then came to
Meadville, engaging for twenty-two years in the foundry business; he made
the machinery used by Mr. Drake in boring for oil. He then went into the oil
business for himself, having the good fortune to strike oil, and is still dealing
in this article, owning oil lands. He was married in Meadville to Catharine
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J. Frost, and their children are: Albert H , a railroad President, residing in
Chicago ; Bryan C, a manufacturer in Chicago ; Fletcher A., in Meadville ;
William, a merchant in Ohio ; George, in railroad business; Homer, and Lucy
M., a widow. In his political views Mr. Steele affiliates with the Republican
party.
FRANK A. STRIFFLER, proprietor of the " Budd House," Meadville,
was born September 17, 1853, in Warren County, Ohio, son of Sebastian and
Barbara (Beck) Striffler, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1845,
settling for a time iu Pittsburgh, Penn., but after a few years removing to
Butler County, Penn., and from there to Warren County, Ohio. Sebastian
Striffler was by trade a merchant tailor. They were parents of nine children,
six now living, viz.: Christina, Mary, Peter, Frank A., Matilda and Maggie.
Our subject was educated in Meadville, Penn. , and graduated from the com-
mercial college. He was married March 28, 1875, to Lena, daughter of Jacob
Michael, by whom he has three children: Frank, Maggie and Clara. Mr.
Striffler took charge of the "Budd House" in April, 1881. This first-class
hotel is located on Water Street, convenient to the railroad station, a bus being
sent to meet all trains. The "Budd House, " under Mr. Striffler's manage-
ment, offers best advantages to the traveling public at most reasonable rates.
Our subject is a member of the C. B. A., of Meadville.
WI LLIAM THOMEIER, shoe-maker, Meadville, was born in Germany,
July 25,1840; and is a son of Peter J., and Frances K. (Ottimen) Thomeier,
natives of Germany, who came to America in 1855, and in 1856 settled in
Meadville. Peter J. Thomeier was a stone-mason. Our subject, who is third
of a family of seven, since eighteen years of age has worked at shoe-making,
and since 1862 in Meadville. He was married in 1865 to Miss C. C. Kopp, a
native of Germany, and they have had seven children, six of whom are yet
living. They are: Anna, Katie, Fannie, Emma, Charles and Edna. The fifth
child, Franklin, is deceased. In politics Mr. Thomeier is a Democrat; he is a
member of the City Council; is the owner of two houses and lots, and has
made his own way in the world.
TOTMAN & HEISERMAN, builders of fine light buggies. Park Avenue,
Meadville, came from Ohio to this city in 1883, embarking in their present
business, turning out only first-class work of the best material. Their busi-
ness this year is double that of last year, and they now employ nine men.
They have spent their time at their business since boyhood. The senior mem-
ber of the firm, H. M. Totman, was born in Connecticut in 1853, and is a son
of A. C. and Martha (Atkins) Totman, of English and Scotch ancestry, the father
a jeweler by trade. He received his education and in 1868 graduated at East
Bloomfield Academy, New York. As he has been engaged for sixteen years
as a carriage trimmer, and during that time has worked in some of the largest
carriage manufactories in America, his experience eminently qualifies him for
his department of the work He was married in 1876 to Miss Belle Thomp-
son, in Ohio. They have four children: Georgia, Norma, Juanita and Win-
nie. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Totman
is a Republican. W. E. Heiserman is a native of Stark County, Ohio, born
July 17, 1852, and is a son of Gideon and Rebecca (Smith) Heiserman, of
German descent, parents of seven children, of whom our subject is second. He
was educated in Paris, Ohio; has most of his life worked at wood finishing on
carriages, and is a master workman. He was married in Ohio, in 1881, to
Miss Belle Miller. They have one daughter — Araminta. They are members
of the English Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE D. TRAWIN, wholesale and retail dealer in dry goods, notions.
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etc., 904 and 906 Water Street, Meadville. As one of the most prominent
industries and praisewortliy enterprises that have tended to develop the mer-
cantile interests of Meadville, more than a passing reference is due to the
mammoth establishment of George D. Trav?in, vyho may safely be said to be
the best representative of the rising trade of the city. Mr. Trawin is a native
of New Jersey, and previous to coming to Meadville was engaged in the dry
goods business in Cleveland, Ohio, Cincinnati and other points. He has been
connected with the business interests of this place for the past six years, and
deservedly enjoys the confidence of the purchasing public of the city and sur-
rounding country, as his experience, dating back some twenty years, and
extensive facilities in every respect, good business qualities, together with
personal attention to every department of his establishment, and discretion in
the purchasing of goods, eminently qualify him to transact his flourishing
business with satisfaction to all classes of the community; and it is a well
known fact that the establishment is not operated in the interests of any one
special class to the exclusion of any other class, but all alike are courteously
attended by a staff of twenty to twenty-five courteous assistants. The house
was originally established by W. H. Andrews in the year 1858, but has been
under the proprietorship of Mr. Trawin since 1881, and since that date the
business has attained its highest usefulness and secured its greatest patronage.
The building occupied is 46 feet in width by 130 feet in depth, and is in all
respects a central and noticeably flourishing institution.
COL. C. "W. TYLER, attorney at law, Meadville, was born in Montrose,
Susquehanna Co., Penn., March 6, 1838. His grandfather, Simeon Tyler,
was of good New England stock, a native of Massachusetts. His grandmother
was a Brewster, also of Massachusetts, and a descendant of the Puritan Brew-
sters. His father, Simeon Tyler, Jr., was born in Connecticut, but moved
with his father into Susquehanna when that county was a wilderness. His
family consisted of five children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the
youngest; only one other, a sister, is now living Col. Tyler was raised on a
farm, and, in his early days, shared the privations incident to a new and par-
tially developed country. At the early age of ten years he was apprenticed to
learn the printer's trade, dividing his time for several years between the print-
ing oflSce and the local academy, with an occasional summer on the farm. In
the summer of 1855 he worked at his trade in Syracuse, N. Y. In January,
1856, he attended New York Central College, at McGrawsville, Cortland Co.,
N. Y. In July of that year he left this institution for Homer, N. Y., in the
same county, where he remained for nearly two years, attending a seminary
which ranked high as an educational institution. During this time he taught
school one winter in Dryden, Tompkins Co., N.' Y. From Homer he returned
to Montrose, where, after working one season on a farm, he read law with Hon.
F. B. Streeter, who was Solicitor of the Treasury under President Pierce. Col.
Tyler was admitted to the bar in 1860. Being in poor health, early in 1861
he visited Minnesota, returning to Montrose in the spring of 1862, much bene-
fitted by his Western trip. In August of that year he assisted in raising a
company of volunteers, of which he was elected Captain, and joined the One
Hundred and Forty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Harris-
burg. He was with his regiment in the Army of the Potomac, participating
in all the great battles of that heroic army from Second Bull Bun to just prior
to the surrender at Appomattox. At Chancellorsville and in the wilderness he
received slight wounds. At Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, he was severely wounded
by a miuie ball through the right leg. Returning to his regiment in the
following December, he was promoted to be Major, vice Maj. Spalding, who
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lost a leg at Gettysburg and who subsequently died. In June, 1864, he was
promoted to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment, vice Lieut. -Col. Watkine,
killed on the 18th day of May, before Petersburg. About this time Madill,
Colonel of the regiment, who for some time had been in command of a bri-
gade, was promoted to be Brigadier-General, which entitled the subject of our
sketch to a commission as a full Colonel, but owing to an unfortunate order of
the Secretary of War, promotion was denied to officers whose regiments were
below the minimum. In March, 1865, ill health compelled Col. Tyler to
resign his commission, and he returned to Susquehanna County and engaged
in the practice of law. At the request of Hon. W. H. Jessup, Assessor of
Internal Revenue for that district. Col. Tyler was appointed one of the Assist-
ant Assessors. Soon after Mr. Jessup was removed by President Johnson, and
the position was tendered to Col. Tyler if he would become a supporter of the
President in his conflict with his party. Col. Tyler declined to "Johnsonize,"
as it was called, and he was soon removed, to accommodate some one more
pliant. In August, 1867, Col. Tyler removed to Meadville, entering into part-
nership with R. Lyle White in the publication of the Meadville Republican.
Two years later, disposing of his interest in the Republican, he purchased the
Crawford Journal, which he conducted until 1872, when he retired from the
printing business, and again embarked in the practice of law, in which pro-
fession he is still engaged, being now associated with P. F. Hallock, Esq.,
under the firm name of Tyler & Hallock. In 1876 Col. Tyler was elected, as
a Republican, to the Pennsylvania Legislature, serving during the years 1877
and 1878. He was again elected in 1880 for a new term of two years. He
was one of the "Independents" during the Senatorial contest in the Legisla-
ture, which attracted the attention of the whole country. He was nominated
for re-election in 1882, but defeated at the general election, owing to dissen-
sions in the Republican party; although he received within twenty votes of the
highest on his ticket. In the spring of 1883 the citizens of the First Ward of
Meadville, without distinction of party, unanimously elected him to the City
Council, of which he is still a member. He is one of the Trustees
of the Meadville Theological School; a Past Master of Crawford Lodge,
No. 234, A. Y. M., and a Past Grand of Crawford Lodge, No. 734, of
the I. O. O. F., which Lodge he has at several times represented in the Grand
Lodge of the State. Col. Tyler was married, March 14, 1864, to Lucy T.
Warner, of Montrose, Penn. They have had four children, only two of whom
are now living: Lizzie R., born in August, 1866, and Mabel, born in October,
1868.
ANDREW J. WALP, stoves and tinware, Meadville, was born in this
city, July 10, 1840, and is the son of David and Elizabeth (Geller) Walp, the
former a native of Pennsylvania, and early settler of this county, the latter a
native of Germany. They had a family of seven children, of whom Andrew
J. is the eldest. The family gi'ew up in Meadville, receiving their education
in the common schools. Andrew J. chose the tinner's trade, which has been
his occupation for twenty-seven years, an experience that places him at the
head of his business. He was married in 1861 to Miss Mary P., daughter of
Henry McCoy, a native of Meadville, and of Scotch -Irish descent. They had
six children, of whom five survive. Their names are Carrie E. ; George, in
his father's store; Addie; A. J. Jr., deceased; Frank and Willie at school.
Mr. Walp is a Republican in politics; is a member of the K. of P., and is a
Knight Templar.
PHILIP P. WENZ, Justice of tbe Peace, Meadville, was born in Bavaria,
Germany, January 15, 1845, and is t son of Philip Q. and Sarah (Kahler)
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Wenz, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1858 and raised a family
of four children, of whom Philip P. is the yonngest. He remained with his
parents taking care of them in old age. His mother is still living at the
advanced age of seventy-nine; his father passed away in 1884, in his eightieth
year. They resided for many years in Meadville. Mr. Wenz was a candidate
for Clerk of the Courts in 1881, and received a flattering vote, though defeated
with the rest of the Democratic ticket, but the following spring was elected Jus-
tice of the Peace by a large majority. He received his education partly in his
native land and partly in Meadville Academy, and Bryant, Stratton & Smith's
Commercial College, where he graduated with honor. Mr. Wenz followed the
tailoring business in Meadville for many years, until he was elected Justice of
the Peace.
Peter Wenz, the eldest son of Philip G. and Sarah (Kahler) Wenz, and
brother of the above named, was well known among the Christian people of
Meadville about the years 1859 and 1860, as an educated young man, who
resigned a lucrative position in the Bavarian Revenue Service, and came to
Meadville in the former year and entered Allegheny College to prepare him-
self for the missionary work. He died in 1860, before he was fully prepared
to enter into that field of usefulness, loved and respected bv all.
HENRY ERB WILSON, merchant and distiller. This gentleman takes
high rank as one of the most successful business men of Meadville. He is a
son of Samuel and Nancy (McDonald) Wilson, natives of Belfast, Ii-eland.
In 1843 the father of our subject came over to America and located upon Gov-
ernment land near Hamilton, Ontario, engaging at once in agriculture. At
this date the present prosperous city of Hamilton contained a population not
exceeding a dozen permanent citizens, and what are now center lots of the city
could have been purchased at the rate of $4 per acre. Previous to his coming
to America, Samuel Wilson had married and was the father of three children,
and after three years of prosperity in the land of his adoption, he returned to
the old country and brought over his family to the home he had prepared for
them, and for more than forty years he has continued to reside and prosper
upon the lands be originally took up. To the union of Samuel and Nancy
Wilson were born six children: Mary Ann, married to Louis Mills, Esq., of
Hamilton, Ontario; James, deceased; Lizzie C, residing with Henry E.; Mag-
gie, married to John Anderson, Esq., of Hamilton, Ontario; Hugh, residing
in Wentworth County, Ontario, and Henry E., who was born on his father's
farm, June 2, 1853. Until twelve years of age he lived the usual life of a
well-to-do, industrious fai'mer's son. He then went to reside with his brother-
in-law, Louis Mills, with whom he remained three years, the greater part of
the time being spent in attendance at an excellent literary academy. At fif-
teen he was influenced by reports of oil operations to go to Oil City, Penn.,
and was inspired with an ambitious hope to acquire a fortune. He remained
there nine years, serving in the capacity of clerk for various parties. In 1872
and 1873 he visited the home of his parents. In the latter part of tdis year
we find him employed as clerk in Meadville with Tracy Colt, in whosa service
he continued four years. Here, on a borrowed capital of $150, he assumed
the lease of the property, corner of Chestnut and Water Streets, known as the
St. Cloud. At this writing he continues to occupy these premises, conducting
thereat a general restaurant business, and in addition a railroad ticket broker-
age office, he being a well-known member of the Ticket Brokers' Association of
the United States. In January, 1882, our subject purchased the Peifier Dis-
tillery, and is now engaged in the manufactui-e of that celebrated and popular
brand of liquor made at that establishment. In May, 1882, he still added to
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his business interests by opening a wholesale liquor store on Chestnut Street,
and becoming a heavy importer of the best foreign stock. By dealing always
in reliable goods and paying strict and unremitting attention to the advance-
ment of his commercial interests, Mr. Wilson has succeeded in thoroughly
establishing himself as one of the solid business men of the city of Mead-
ville. Mr. Wilson is an A. F. & A. M., a member of the I. 0. O. F., the K. of
P. and Royal Arcanum.
BEV. FRANZ WINTER, pastor of St. Agatha" s Church, Meadville, was
bom October 11, 1840, in Haste, near Osnabruck, kingdom of Hanover. He
attended the parish school from seven to fourteen years of age, and the Gym-
nasium Carolinum at Osnabruck. In 1872 Mr. Winter came to America. For
four years he attended St. Vincent College, near Latrobe, Westmoreland Co.,
Penn. He was ordained priest August 24, 1876, and served for a short time
at Meadville, Penn. On September 24, 1876, he took charge of the newly
erected St. Elizabeth Church at Corry, Penn., which was dedicated for divine
worship that day. Since the end of October, 1883, our subject has been trans-
ferred from Corry to St. Agatha's Church, Meadville.
WILLIAM M. WOODRUFF, insurance agent, Meadville, was born May
30, 1843, in Portage County, Ohio, and is a son of Chauncey and Paulina
(Bray) Woodruff, natives of Connecticut, and of English and Scotch descent.
His father died in 1851, and his mother lived to be eighty-six years of age.
Our subject is the youngest of a family of eleven children, and at the age of
eighteen he learned telegraphy, which he followed until 1872. Since then he
has been in the employment of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York, and is now district agent. He was married December 25, 1866, to
Jessie Wood, and they have three children: William B. , Frank M. and Harry
P. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
of which for several years he has been Steward and Trustee, and for seven
years Treasurer.
C. M. YATES, M. D., Meadville, was born January 2, 1804, at German-
town, a suburb of Philadelphia, son of John and Mary (Riter) Yates, former a
native of London, England, and formerly a shipping merchant of Philadel-
phia; latter a native of Trenton, N. J. Our subject was left an orphan at the
age of about eight years, and his father's estate permitting him to receive a
thorough education he was placed under the charge of Rev. Francis A. Luther,
a private instructor, with whom he remained several years, and from his tuition
he entered Garrison Academy, near Baltimore, Md., where he completed his
literary education. When eighteen years of age he then studied under Prof.
Samuel Baker, of that city, finishing his medical education at the University
of Maryland in 1825. The Doctor then immediately commenced the practice
of his profession, locating at Meadville, Penn., where he continued in active
and successful practice for forty years, and then retired. Our subject was
united in marriage in 1826 with Maria A., sister of James B. Buchanan, and
to this union were born five children, one now surviving — Mary Dunham. The
Doctor was again married about 1850, on this occasion to Clara, daughter of
Dr. Chamberlain, of this county. By this union were seven children, six now
living, viz.: William M. , married to Margaret Spade, of Meadville, Penn.
(have one child, Dora Clara; they live in Meadville); Anna, wife of D. P.
McClintock, a native of Ireland (have four children: Clara, Marie, Charles
and an infant daughter; they reside in New York City); Albert; Emma, wife
of Arthur Greenes (have two children; they reside in Minnesota) ; rraDk,mac-
ried to Ella Ewing, a native of this county (have one child, Ray); and Jennie.
Dr. Yates is the only surviving member of the original chartered lodge of
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Meadville F. & A. M. , which may be regarded the parent lodge of that fra-
ternity for all northwestern Pennsylvania.
JOHN W. ZONE, liveryman, Meadville, was born in Woodcock Township,
this county, February 15, 1829, and is a son of Peter and Catharine (Swartz)
Zone, natives of Lehigh County, Penn., and of Pennsylvania-German origin.
His father was a laborer, and came to Woodcock Township in 1827, owning
there a farm, which he continued to work until his decease in 1883. He raised
a family of two sons and two daughters, John W. being the eldest in the fam-
ily. The mother was twice married, and was a widow when she married Mr.
Zone. Our subject was reared on the farm until his twentieth year, when he
worked by the month for a time, then came to Meadville, where he followed
teaming and draying for fifteen years. He then went into the livery business,
which he has carried on most of the time since. He was married in 1854 to
Eliza, daughter of Daniel Shartle, and of German descent. They have four
children, two now living: Frank H., in the livery business, married, and
Emma May, at home. Mrs. Zone is a member of the German Reformed
Church, Mr. Zone of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of
the A. O. U. W. and K. of P. ; in politics a Eepublican.
ATHENS TOWNSHIP.
CHARLES F. ADAMS, deceased, was born in Susquehanna County,
Penn., April 2, 1816, son ■ of Asa and Sibyl Adams. While teaching
school in Hayfield Township, this county, our subject became acquainted
with Miss Eveline Lefevre, whom he married June 6, 1844. She was born
May 20, 1820, daughter of the pioneers, Adam and Mary Lefevre. To this
union were born the following children: Adella L., deceased; Emma M.,
deceased at eighteen years of age; Charles J., deceased, and Edwin P., an
express agent at Halstead, Kan. After living on a farm for a few years after
their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Adams moved to Meadville, Penn., in 1848,
where our subject was elected Sheriff of Crawford County, creditably discharg-
ing the duties of same. At the expiration of his term of office Mr. Adams car-
ried on a general merchandising store for about sixteen years at Conneautville.
In 1871 Mr. Adams was elected Jury Commissioner, and was then re-elected,
which term expired in fall of 1872. They then lived for some years on a farm
near Meadville, and in 1877 went to Sterling, Rice Co., Kan. There Mr.
Adams, who was a useful and influential citizen, died July 8, 1881. His
remains are buried at Conneautville, this county. His widow now resides in
her native township, enjoying the comforts of a serene and peaceful old age.
FRANKLIN ADAMS^ farmer, P. O. Riceville, was bom July 28, 1832, in
Susquehanna County, Penn., sou of Asa and Sibyl Adams, who came to this
county about 1836, locating in Athens Township in 1837. The former died
February 16, 1862, aged seventy-seven years; the latter died May 29, 1858.
Here our subject grew up, enduring the hardships that fell to the lot of a
pioneer's son. He married, January 2, 1854, Ruth A. Parker, born in Catta-
raugus (vounty, N. Y., February 23, 1832, daughter of Thomas and Mary Parker.
When eighteen years old she came to this county with her parents, from Chau-
tauqua County, N. Y. Our subject and wife settled in this township after
their^ marriage, chiefly devoting themselves to farming. They have acquired a
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comfortable home, having purchased, in 1874, the old Clement's farm, where
they now live. They have one son — Thomas Eugene — who married Viola Hall.
They reside near Grand Valley, Warren Co., Penn., and have a family of four
children: Jasper 0., George M., Mattie B. and William F. Mrs. Franklin
Adams is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Oar sub-
ject is an A. F. & A. M., and a member of the K. of H. He is a stanch Repub-
lican; a man of much influence in the community.
WILLIAM G. ASH, farmer, P. O. Riceville, was born March 31, 1852, in
Cuasewago Township, this county, son of Jonas and Sarah Ash. He was reared
on his father's farm, aci^uiring his education in the district schools. He mar-
ried, April 29, 1873, Rebecca E. Colter, born in Venango Township, August 7,
1852, daughter of John and Phebe (Scott) Colter, who were also natives of
Venango Township. By this union were born two children: Mina M. and
Ray M After their marriage our subject and wife lived in Venango Town-
ship three years, locating, in 1876, on their present farm, which consists of
100 acres of land. Mrs. Ash is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Ash is an energetic and successful young farmer, and is winning the
esteem of the whole community. In politics he supports the Republican
party.
JOHN G. ASH, farmer, P. 0. Riceville, was born October 19, 1853, in
Cussewago Township, this county, and is the son of Jonas and Sarah Ash, who
were among the pioneers of that township. Our subject was brought up on
his father's farm, and received his education in the schools of the home dis-
trict. He was united in marriage November 18, 1873, with Alvira Brace,
daughter of Josiah and Mary Ann Brace, of Hayfield Township, this county.
They came to Athens Township the next year and purchased the farm they
now occupy, comprising 100 acres of well improved land. Their children are
Florence May and Everett DeForest. Mr. Ash has always been a Republican.
He is an industrious, enterprising young farmer respected by all.
JAMES BIDWELL, proprietor of saw-mill, Little Cooley, was bom
in this township May 3, 1838; son of Cyrus and Elizabeth Bidwell, the former
of whom, when a lad, came to this county with his father, Russell Bidwell,
and July 4, 1837, married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of George Smith, of
Blooming Valley, and settled in Athens Township. They were parents of the
following children: James, Mrs. Mary Ann Higby, Lewis, Oscar, Loren, Benton,
Albert, Emma (died May 1, 1872), Rebecca and Darwin C. Cyrus Bidwell
departed this life December 12, 1882. Our subject, the oldest son of these
early pioneers, spent his boyhood days engaged mainly in performing the
duties that fell to the lot of a farmer's boy in those early times, and attended
the district schools. In 1872 he purchased the saw-mill on Muddy Creek,
formerly owned by Thomas Smith. He had previously bought a farm and
engaged in farming on his own account. Mr. Bidwell is an upright, reliable
business man. He still carries on the mill, engaging in farming through the
summers. He has ever been a Democrat, inheriting his principles from past
generations.
HARRISON H. BOYLE, farmer, P. 0. Centreville, was born in Tompkins
County, N. Y., October 19, 1821; son of Jesse and Sarah (Kelley) Boyle, wlio,
after a four years' residence in Allegany County, N. Y», came to this county
in 1837, and here lived a few years in Meadville and Randolph townships
before they settled permanently in Spring Township, about 1843, where they
died. The children born to this couple are: Mrs S. M. Hamilton, Harrison
H., Jonas, Lucy (now Mrs. A. Sperry), Charles S., George, LaFayette, D wight,
Mary (now Mrs. Page, of Dorset, Ohio), and Arvilla (now Mrs. Doty, of
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McPherson County, Kan.). Our subject, after traveling some years, during
which time he visited most of the States in the Union, married, February 25,
1847, Sarah M. Corell, born in Livingston Co., N. T., March 21, 1830,
daughter of James and Mnrilla Corell, of Athens. By this union are the fol-
lovying children: Wellington, married to Ella Brand; Fayette, married to
Eva Cory; Bruce E. and Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Boyle are members of the
Congregational Church, and are ardent friends of the cause of education,
giving their children both literary and musical advantages. They settled after
their marriage on their present farm (now a part of C^ntreville Borough), to
which they have added until it now comprises some 330 acres. Their house
being burned in 1872, they replaced it by their present handsome residence.
Mr. Boyle is a man of sterling character, and is a useful citizen.
LEANDER AARON CONNER, farmer, P. O. Riceville, was born in 1834
in Chautauqua County, N. Y.; son of James and Nancy (Correll) Conner,
natives of Ulster County, N. Y. , and Lancaster County, Penn., respectively,
and who, after living in Chautauqua County, N. Y., several years, came to this
county, settling in Athens Township in 1842. They were parents of the fol-
lowing children: Henry, in Chautauqua County, N. Y. ; William; James F. ;
Abel and Wiafield in Michigan; Mrs. Roxana Yarrington, of Iowa; and L.
Aaron, besides four deceased. Mrs. Conner departed this life March 17, 1881,
Mr. Conner following her June 6, 1883. They were an upright, gioneer peo-
ple of the strictest honor. Our subject grew to manhood, sharing the many
disadvantages common to the sons of the early settlers, improving, to the best
of his ability, the limited educational opportunities afforded him. He spent
six years, while a young man, traveling over the various States in the North-
west, and returned in 1858. In 1861 he married Julia B. Goldfinch, born at
Elizabeth, N. J., in 1843, daughter of William and Christiana Goldfinch, of
Folkestone, England. They then settled down on the old homestead, com-
prising seventy-five acres of well- improved land, taking oare of Mr. Conner's
parents until their decease. They have one son — Leon A. Both are firm
adherents of the Baptist faith and enthusiastic advocates af the temperance
cause. Mr. Conner, a carpenter and joiner by trade, as was his father before
him, is a skillful mechanic.
ISAAC W. CUMIVONGS, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, a native of Massa-
chusetts, was born June 28, 1811. His parents. Dr. Nathan and Phebe (Max-
well) Cummings, started to come to this county in 1812, but owing to the war
remained in New Y'^ork State until 1815, when they came to and settled in
Cambridgeboro, Penn. Dr. Cummings was the first physician in Cambridge
Township, for many years bravely enduring alone all the hardships of a pio-
neer practitioner, and ended a useful life highly respected by all who knew him.
He was the parent of twelve children. Our subject, the ninth in the family,
was married August 23, 1833, to Louisa Swift, of Woodcock Township, this
county. By this union were the following children: Linns Serrel, in Michi-
gan; Mrs. Bede J. Skelton (deceased); Isaac D. (deceased); William D.
(deceased); Dean, in Richmond Township, this county; Mrs. Eunice A. Faulk-
enberg; Mrs. Mary S. Nodine (deceased); Curtis C, in Woodcock Township,
this county; Isaac W.; Mrs. Phebe L. Hume; and Mrs. Susan S. Pinney. Mr.
and Mrs. Cummings, after spending several years each in Richmond, Wood-
cock, Venango and Bloomfield Townships, finally settled in 1880 on their pres-
ent farm in Athens Township. Mr. Cummings has followed lumbering quite
extensively. About 1853 he was engaged in mercantile business for two years
in Richmond Township in partnership with James LefiSngwell; was also in
same business about 1858-59 in Venango Township along with Erastus 0.
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Beach Previously he operated a saw-mill for two years in Sparta Township.
He is a Democrat politically; was twice elected Justice of the Peace, and has
filled various other township offices with credit to himself and to the satisfac-
tion of the people.
M. DOBBS, SR., farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in Canada, March
18, 1787, son of Michael Dobbs, a soldier in the Revolutionary war who bore
many scars received in its hard-fought battles, and grandson of Michae]
Dobbs, a native of England. Our subject moved to the State of Vermont dur-
ing the war of 1812, coming to this county about 1830. Here he married
Mary Phelps, who was then but sixteen years of age. By this union were born
six children — three boys and three girls — Michael Jr., Andrew Jackson, Samuel
E., Elner, Mary and Betsy. Mr. and Mrs. Dobba are still living and enjoy-
ing the respect of the community.
ALONZO DRAKE, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born in (ienesee
County, N. Y., March 4, 1819; son of James and Sallie Drake, who came to
this township in 1831. Our subject came here with his parents, and was
brought up on his father's farm, enjoying the limited educational advantages
of those early days. He married, November 5, 1846, Sophronia Wilford, born
in Genesee County, N. Y., June 26, 1825, and came to this county in 1843,
with her parents, Jeremiah and Clara Wilford. Mr. and Mrs. Drake settled
on the old homestead in this township, comprising seventy -five acres of well-
improved land, where they still reside. The children born to this uoion are —
Leroy W., married to Caroline Smith, living on an adjoining farm; Stanley,
married to Effie Rondebush, teaching in Titusville Commercial College; Clara
M. ; and J. Clifton. Mr. Drake has ever been a Republican. He takes a deep
interest in the public affairs of his township; has satisfactorily filled various
of its offices and has served fourteen years as School Director. He has always
led a life of justice and morality; is independent in his religious views, and is
one of the most useful and influential citizens of Athens Township.
LEVANT J. DRAKE, bridge-builder and Postmaster, Little Cooley, was.
born in Allegany County, N. Y., March 23, 1828; son of James and Sallie,
(Marvin) Drake, natives respectively of Seneca and Otsego Counties, N. Y., and
who moved to this county from Genesee County, settling in Athens Township
in 1831. They were parents of the following children: Alonzo; Melissa, after-
ward Mrs. Chapin and now deceased; Levant J.; Dorluskie, now Mrs. Archi-
bald; Loduskie, now Mrs. Minniss; Legrand M. ; Jerome; Amanda, now Mrs.
Graham; and Philo. Mr. Drake took an active interest in public affairs, fill-
ing many of the township offices; he died in February, 1876, his widow fol-
lowing him in October of the same year. They were upright pioneer people
and rendered valuable service in the development of Athens Township. Our
subject married October 19, 1854, Adelia Fuller, born in 1835, in Lorain
County, Ohio, daughter of Josiah E. (deceased), and Mary Fuller. By this
union were born Alta, now Mrs. Harter; Alton P.; Amanda E., died Febru-
ary, 1882, aged twenty-one; Willie H. ; Lyle L., deceased; Jessie, deceased;
Birnez, deceased; Inez; and Ethel. Mr. Drake built the first permanent hotel
at Little Cooley, opening it in 1857. It has been one of the most popular
houses in western Pennsylvania In 1883 he leased the hotel and retired from
business. In 1861 Mr. Drake was appointed Postmaster at Little Cooley,
which position he has filled almost ever since. He is a man of strict integrity,
upright in his dealings and has tilled nearly all the township offices. In pvol-
itics is a Republican.
PHILO DRAKE, farmer, P. 0. Little Cooley, was born in Athens Town-
ship, this county, May I, 1842; son of James and Sallie (Marvin) Drake. He
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married July 2, 1868, Adeline E. Hawkins. To this union were born the fol-
lowing children: Algenia, James and Friend W. Mr. Drake now occupies the
old homestead of the family and has a farm of 165 acres of land. He is a
reliable business man, holding independent' views in politics, and is a citizen
of much influence and usefulness in the community.
EBENEZER FELTON, deceased, came to Meadville, Penn., about 1805,
adopting the profession of surveyor. In 1829 he bought land and cleared one
of the first farms in Athens Township, this county, and, with James Drake,
built and operated the first saw-mill, grist-mill and carding-machine in this
township. Mr. Felton at one time was supposed to own 9,000 acres of real
estate in this and adjoining counties. He established the fortunes of many of
the early pioneers by allowing them to work for him and giving them land
in exchange for their services. He was of a too generous disposition and oth-
ers over-reached him in business transactions until he had finally to relinquish
all his immense estate. He held various local offices, having been County
Surveyor for twenty-five years. He never married. He died about 1850, at
the residence of Eliva Barton, Meadville. Mr. Felton rendered invaluable
services in developing Athens and surrounding portions of this county, and it
is but just that his memory be preserved and that his name should go down to
posterity.
GEORGE FLEEK, JR. (deceased) was born at Blooming Valley, this
county, October 27, 1837, son of George Fleek, Sr. He married January 1,
1863, Ellen A. Woodside, born March 4, 1839, in Washington Township, Erie
Co., Penn,, daughter of John and Polly Woodside, of Washington Township,
Erie Co., Penn., of which they were early settlers. Mrs. Woodside now
resides in Rockdale Township, this county, aged seventy- eight. Mr. and Mrs.
Fleek, after their marriage, located in Little Cooley, where he established a
general merchandise business, and as he was a man of good business habits,
he prospered and soon after opened a branch store at Miller's Station. He also
dealt largely in real estate and became possessor of several extensive farms in
this township. To Mr. and Mrs. Fleek were born Mrs. Mary E. Southworili,
Mrs. Georgia M. Drake and Bernice A. Mr. Fleek, on January 18, 1879, was
hurt by a falling tree while engaged in lumbering, and died from the efiects of
his injuries on the Wednesday following, January 22, in the forty-second year
of his age. He was a kind husband and father, and an esteemed citizen. His
widow, who has devoted herself to the interests of her family, giving them
good advantages for musical and literary culture, is now residing on the pleas-
ant homestead in Little Cooley, and is respected by the whole community.
JAMES C. GRAHAM, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Little Cooley, was
born February 22, 1840, in Centreville, this county; son of Samuel Graham,
born in Philadelphia, Penn., who came to Linesville, this county, in 1808 with
his father, James Graham. They were of famous Scotch-Irish descent. Sam-
uel Graham married Miss Hester Campbell April 15, 1820, at Warren, Penn.
She was a descendant of an intelligent and influential family of Ithica, N. Y. ,
who were noted for their valuable services in the cause of education. They
settled in Centreville, this county, where Mr. Graham died October 18, 1841,
leaving five children: Mrs. Mary Thomas, De Witt C, Mrs. Harriet A. Parker,
John C. and James C. Mrs. Graham afterward married Samuel Symmonds, of
Athens Township, this county, who died December 30, 1871. She now lives
with her son, James C. Our subject attended the schools of Athens Township
and a select school at Spartansburg till 1858. He then engaged in teaching,
and obtained means to attend Waterford Academy two years. At the call of
the Governor he enlisted with the emergency men for the defense of the State
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in 1883. Returning home he entered upon a olussical course in Allegheny
College, Meadville, teaching between terms, and graduated with the degree of
A. B. June 23, 1870. The college conferred the degree A. M. upon him in
1873. After serving as Principal of the acadamies at Linesville and Townville
one year each, he was elected Superintendent of Public Schools of Crawford
County, Penn., for the regular term of three years, on the first ballot. May 7,
1872, and was re-elected in 1875. He advocated many useful measures, among
which were a graded course for common schools, and a change of the annual
term. He tilled the position with distinguished ability and retired with a
highly honorable record. He then served two years as Principal of the union
schools of Mercer, Penn. , after which he retired to the farm and is now chief-
ly engaged in the rearing of stock and in its traffic. At the session of the State
Teachers' Association held at Erie in 1877, he was elected a member of the
Executive Committee, holding the position for that year. Mr. Graham has
been engaged at intervals reading law under Hon. A. B. Richmond, of Mead-
ville, and is now completing his studies with a view to practice.
ERASTUS W. HALL, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born in Susquehanna
County, Penn., April 8, 1828; son of Harmon and Prudence Hall, who came
to this township in 1837. Here they cleared a farm and reared their children,
six of whom are now living in this and Erie Counties. Our subject, who was
brought up on his father's farm, was married June 80, 1849, to Harriet Ship-
man, by whom he has the following children: Mrs. Rose Hart, Mrs. Freelove
Obert, Orrin E., Mrs. Viola Adams, Mrs. Lizzie Rogers, Frank and Harry.
Mr. Hall enlisted during the late war, April, 1864, in the Twelfth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, served under Sheridan in the Virginia cam-
paigns, and received an honorable discharge July, 1865. On his return he
resumed farming, and by industry has acquired a comfortable home. He has
taken a prominent part in the public afifairs of his township, tilling nearly all
of its offices; he served as School Director nine years in all. Politically he is
a stanch Republican.
HENRY HATCH, retired farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born April 30,
1803, in Whitehall, Washington Co.. N. Y., where his parents, Elisha and
Rebecca Hatch, both died. He came to this county in February, 1824, and
settled in Athens Township in the following November. He married Mrs.
Annie Thomas, in June, 1826, and by this union had the following children:
Mrs. Chloe Post, Mrs. Caroline Adams and Solon. ' Mr. Hatch has been living
on his present farm since 1827. He lost his wife by death April 12, 1872.
She was a faithful, devoted wife and a kind mother. Her loss was mourned
by a large circle of friends. Our subject was a Democrat until the Kansas
controversy, and has supported the Republican party since its organization.
He has led a temperate, upright life, and has always been just in his dealings
with his fellow-men. He is now enjoying a calm and peaceful old age, living
in the same house with his son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr.
Hatch is one of the heroic pioneer citizens whose indomitable energy con-
quered the perils of the wilderness and whose memory will be preserved by
posterity.
SOLON HATCH, farmer, P. O. Centreville, son of Henry Hatch, whose
biography appears above, was born February 9, 1831, in Athens Township,
this county. Here he grew up, sufifering all the disadvantages comtoon to the
lot of a pioneer boy, acquiring his education largely by private study and a
course of reading. He was married November 3, 1861, to Louisa Gray, born
January 1, 1846, daughter of John and Emilie Gray. To this union were
born the following children, viz. : Mrs. Nellie Fosburgh, Mary Anna and Henry
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Leroy. In March, 1864, Mr. Hatch enlisted in the Twelfth Regiment Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Cavalry, serving principally with Sheridan in the Virginia
campaign. He participated in a number of severe engagements and was hon-
orably discharged July 28, 1865. On his return he settled down to the life
of a farmer. He has held most of the township offices, serving with credit to
himself and giving satisfaction to the community. He is a friend of the cause
of education. A member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN A. HIMEBAUGH, merchant, Centreville, was born June 11, 1829,
in SaegertowD, this county; son of the pioneer, Jacob Himebaugh. He was
married May 10, 1859, to Barbara Jane Campbell, born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, July 22, 1832, daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Siverling)
Campbell, the former of whom, also a native of Venango Township, was a son
of Thomas Campbell, Sr., who came from Westmoreland County, Penn., and
settled in that township in very early times. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell had two
children — John H. and Barbara Jane. Mr. Campbell died in 1835, his widow
February 24, 1882. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Himebaugh lived in
Venango Township until 1869, when they came to this township. They are
now residing on the third farm they have owned here (on which they settled
March, 1867,) comprising 200 acres of well-improved land. They have reared
an intelligent family of six children: Thomas C, who studied law in the office
of Curtis & Norton, in Erie, Penn. , and was admitted to the bar at that place in
1880; William C, who graduated from Bellevue College with degree of M.
D. ; Jacob C, proprietor of lumber mill at Centreville, married to Mary Mo-
rau; Jennie; Anna; and Fred. For several years Mr. Himebaugh has been
engaged in merchandising in Coleville and Aiken, in McKean County, Penn.,
and is now established in JDUsiness at Clarendon, Warren Co., Penn.. leaving
the family to carry on the farm. He is a member of the K. of H. Mrs.
Himebaugh is an adherent of the Congregational Church.
SQUIRE HUGH T. HUTCHISON, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born
January 30, 1836, in Athens Township, this county; son of Joseph Hutchison,
who came from Northumberland County, Penn., with his father, Elder Hutch-
ison, in very early times, and married Florence Thompson, of Columbiana
County, Ohio, by whom he had seven children. Joseph Hutchison died in
1854, and om- subject being the second child and eldest son of the family,
assumed all the cares and responsibility of the same. He was educated at the
district schools and married October 5, 1870, Helen M. , daughter of Asahel
and Rosina Hamilton, of Rockdale Township. They settled on the old fami
ly homestead, comprising 140 acres of Hcely improved land, which for a half
century has been held by this family, descending from father to son and then
to grandson. Squire Hutchison is a Democrat, politically. He has been very
active in public affairs, satisfactorily tilling nearly every office in the town-
ship, and for ten years acted as Justice of the Peace, with credit to himself
and satisfaction to the people.
LEWIS C. JAMESON, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born in Susquehan-
na County, Penn., 1832; son of Peter and Sophia (Cripps) Jameson, natives of
England, who soon after marriage emigrated to America, settling in Pennsyl-
vania. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm and received his edu-
cation at the district schools. He was united in marriage, in 1853, with Per-
melia E. Kelley, a native of same county. In 1859 they came to this county,
where they have since resided. They have a comfortable home, comprising
fifty-five acres of well-improved land, acquired by industry and good manage-
ment. Mrs. Jameson is a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Oursubject
is an energetic and successful farmer, and a useful citizen. In politics he is a
Republican.
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PHILANDER LANGDON, farmer, P. O. GenterviJIe, was born October
27, 1821, at Phelps, Ontario Co., N. Y., son of James and Joanna Langdon,
who moved to Chautauqua County, N. Y. , when Philander was seven years
of age, living there until 1841, when they came to Spring Township, this
county, where Mrs. Langdon died in April, 1863, and Mr. Langdon in May,
1870. The subject of this sketch was married November 12, 1843, to Jane
Doty, born November 12, 1826, in Allegany County, N. Y., daughter of Hi-
ram and Abigail Doty, who settled in Spring Township, this county, when she
was about five years old. The children born to this union are: Mrs. Abbie Vance,
Mrs. Harriet Howard, Mrs. Sadie Dearmant, J. Franklin, Mrs. Addie Fish,
W. Grant, and Eva (all now living), and five deceased, viz.: George W., Mrs.
Helen Marsh, Mrs. Jeanette Merrill, Harlow C. and Viola. Mr. Langdon enlist-
ed December 29, 1861, in Company H, One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Armies of Virginia and of the
Potomac until April, 1863, when he received severe wounds in the battle of
Chancellorsville. He was honorably discharged December 29, 1864. Mr.
and Mrs. Langdon moved to their place on Oil Creek, this township, in 1868,
and have here a fertile farm of seventy acres. Our subject is a member of
the G. A. R. In {)oliticB he is a Republican.
CAPT. MATTHEW MERCHANT, farmer, P. O. Riceville, was born in
this township, October 20, 1842; son of Luther and Margaret Merchant, who
came from Allegheny County, N. Y. , to this county, in 1830, and began devel-
oping their farm from the wilderness. They were parents of — Andalusia, who
died here, aged seventeen; Luther, who died in Illinois; Alvin E., residing at
Riceville, Penn. ; and Matthew. The father of our subject, by a former mar-
riage had three children, one of whom, Susan, now Mrs. Bartlett, resides in
Riceville. He died in 1865, his widow surviving him until 1880. The sub-
ject of this sketch enlisted July 1, 1S61. and served three years in the Tenth
Pennsylvania Reserves; then re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-first
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving with distinction till the close of
the war. He participated in over twenty of the memorable battles fought by
the Army of the Potomac, of which his regiment formed a part, and received
several slight wounds. On October 8, 1864, while in temporary command of
the One Hundred and Ninety -first Regiment in front of Petersburg, he was
severly wounded by a shell, having his horse killed under him, and he still
suflers from the effects of the wound. Capt. Matthew Merchant was a brave
soldier; enlisting as a private he came home Captain of his company. He was
married November, 1865, to Anna Weller, by whom he has had the following
children: Slater M. ; Mertie, deceased; Reuben D. ; and Irvie. He now resides
on a part of the homestead farm. From 1867 to 1870 he engaged in mercan-
tile business at Lincolnville. He takes an active part in the public affairs of
his township, having held most of its offices; is now serving as School Direct-
or and Assessor of Athens Township. In politics he is a Republican.
HENRY L. MINIUM, druggist, Little Cooley, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, February 28, 1851; son of Jacob and Susan (Saeger)
Minium, the former of whom died recently; the latter still lives in Venango
Borough, this county. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, acquiring
his education at the district schools. When eighteen years old he engaged
with the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Company (now the New York,
Pennsylvania & Ohio), and while in their employ, by an unfortunate accident,
he lost his left arm. He then obtained the position of agent and telegrapher
for same road, at their office. Mill Village, Erie Co., Penn., and there he
remained till the spring of 1883, when he resigned to accept the office of
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Appraiser of Merchandise, Erie County. May 28, 1883, he purchased the
only drug store in Little Cooley and is doing a prosperous business. He was
married September 22, 1875, to Amanda F. Sherrod, of Mill Village. Mr.
Minium is an enterprising young man of good business ability, respected by
all.
JAMES DONALD IHnNNISS, farmer and attorney at law, P. O. Taylor's
Stand, was born October 17, 1826, in Meadville, Penn. ; son of John and Sarah
Ann (Scowden) Minnies, natives of Susquehanna County, Penn., and who
were early settlers of this county. John Slinniss died about 1828, and his
widow subsequently married Dr. Silas Taylor. She died November 15, 1883,
in the ninety-second year of her age. Our subject has lived at his present
home at Taylor's Stand since he was ten years of age. He married January 7,
1843, Miss Loduskie Drake, a native of Batavia, N. Y., born December 25,
1828, daughter of James and Sally Drake. Five children were the result of
this union, viz.: Josephine, now Mrs. Chapman; Edna J., now Mrs. Wright j
William Fulcher; Ernest J. and Gertrude G. Mr. Minniss takes a deep inter-
est in the cause of education, and has given his family first-class advantages.
At the February term of court, 1859, he was admitted to the bar of Crawford
County, having held the ofiSce of Justice of the Peace for two terms previous-
ly. He has since divided his time between his profession and his farm. Mr.
Minniss in politics, is a Republican.
JAMES H. ONGLEY, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born at Newfield,
N. Y., January 20, 1844:, and came to this county with his father, John T.
Ongley, in 1857, and to Athens Township in 1864. He married. May 8, 1864,
Maria H. Pratt, born August 8, 1847, in Richmond Township, this county,
daughter of David and Lydia Pratt. They immediately settled on the farm
they now occupy, which they have cleared, improved and made into a comfort-
able home by their own labors. They are interested in the cause of educa-
tion, giving good advantages to their children, whose names are: Orlando T. ,
Archie B., Elva M. and Bertha A. Mr. Ongley is an industrious, reliable
farmer; a Republican in politics. Both he and his wife are pious members of
the Second Advent Church.
JOSHUA POST, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born February 22,
1818, in Washington County, N. Y. He came to this county in 1830,
with his parents, Samuel and Mary Post, who, after living a short time in
Sparta and Rome Townships, settled in this township, where they cleared
their farm and raised their family. They were parents of the following
children: Stephen (deceased), Warren (deceased), Ezra (deceased), Joshua,
Leonard, in Niagara County, New York, Samuel, Mary (deceased), Harvey,
Mrs. Prudence Yarrington, in Iowa. Mi-s. Post died May 20, 1847; Mr. Post
died May 24, 1865. They were industrious, upright people, enjoying the
respect of all who knew them. Our subject was married February 26, 1843, to
Matilda Adams, born in Susquehanna County, Penn., in 1822. She came
here in the winter of 1836-37 with her pai-ents, Asa and Sibyl Adams. By
this union were born Mrs. Emma I. Fish, Mrs. Hattie V. Hall, and eight
others, most of whom died in early childhood. After their marriage Mr. and
Mrs. Post settled down in Athens Township. They have here a fine farm of
eighty acres of well-improved land. Mrs. Post is a member of the Congrega-
tional Church. Mr. Post is a Democrat in principles, but supports the best
men.
OTIS S. RICE, merchant. Little Cooley, was born in Athens Township,
adjoining Riceville, this county, January 18, 1851; son of Stephen and Clar-
issa (FoUett) Rice. The former, a son of the pioneer, Samuel Rice, died
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June, 1871; the latter now resides in Rieeville. Our subject was married
December 22, 1870, to Lucy D. Luce, born in Warren County, Penn., April 15,
1850, daughter of Shubael N. and Malinda Luce. By this union there is one
son, Henry Melvin. Mr. Rice, in November, 1879, established in Little
Cooley a dry goods, grocery and general merchandising business. His store
occupies two large rooms. By thorough business principles and courtesy to
his customers he has built up a prosperous trade. He is a member of the
K. of H.
JAMES W. RICHARDS, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born in 1830,
in Vernon Township, this county; son of James Richards, who came from
Ireland to this county in 1800, settling at Meadville, where he did some of
the first work on the old Mercer pike. He married Ann Hutchison, a native
of Susquehanna County, Penn., and seven of his children live in this county.
He died in September, 1874. His widow is residing on the old homestead in
Vernon Township. Our subject was raised on his father's farm, and attended
the district schools. In 1855 he bought his farm in Athens Township; three
years later he married Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Coy, of Blooming Val-
ley. Mr. and Mrs. Richards have lived on this farm ever since. Both are
firm believers in Christianity, and are liberal supporters of the church. Our
subject is a man of strict integrity, wielding much inlluence for good in the
community. He has ever been a Democrat in politics.
JOHN ROOT, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born December 18, 1820, in
Athens Township, this county. His father, Elihu Root, came here from Ver-
mont in 1816, and took a 200-acre tract of donation land in Athens Town-
ship. He was married to Miss Polly Nichols, a native of Connecticut, but a
resident of Richmond Township, this county. They died leaving eight chil-
dren, four of whom are now living — John, George W., Mrs. Lucy Skiflf and
Mrs. Ruhanna Porter. Our subject received his education in the schools of
those early times. He married Mary Jane Darrow, of Union Township, Erie
County, Penn., November 20, 1845. They then settled on the farm where
they now reside and have built up a comfortable home. Their children are —
Melvin M., Mrs. Malona Jane Patterson, Mrs. Alice M. Gifi'ord, Mrs. Mary C.
Skiff, Edwin J. and Clara B. Mr. Root has been a life-long Republican. Is
an adherent of the Second Advent Church. He is a man of upright character
and strict integrity, highly esteemed by all.
PETER RUSSELL, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born in 1822, in
Broome County, N. Y., son of Stephen and Harriet Russell, who came to
Crawford County, Penn., in 1836, locating in Randolph Township, but in 1853
moving to the State of Wisconsin, where they died. Our subject came to this
county with his parents; married Sarah Jane Southwick, of Randolph Town-
ship, this county, July 4, 1844, and settled in Athens Township about 1852.
Here he has acquired a farm of 230 acres, and operates a cheese factory at
Little Cooley. Mrs. Russell departed this life October 8, 1867, leaving four
children — Ellen, a teacher, Mrs. Delilah Bunting, Edmund and Mrs. Alice
Glenn. Mr. Russell subsequently married Lucinda Stoddard and thoy now
live on their farm near Little Cooley. He is a successful business man, a sup-
porter of the Greenback policy, and a firm believer in the doctrine of spiritu-
alism.
OLIVER B. SCOTT, retired farmer, P. O. Rieeville, was born May 25,
1808, in Jefferson County, N. Y., son of Oliver and Dorcas (Pryor) Scott, the
former of whom was a native of Vermont, the latter of Connecticut. They
were early settlers of New York State and never lived in Pennsylvania. Our
subject came to this county in April, 1834, over fifty years ago. Here he mar-
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ried, June 15, 1835, Elizabeth L. Saunders, born in Connecticut, March 9,
1815, daughter of Charles and Diana (Smedly) Saunders, who were among the
early pioneers of this county and who both died here. After their marriage,
Mr. and Mrs. Scott settled down on their farm in this township, and by indom-
itable energy and perseverance have cleared up their place and made a good
home. Their children were — Norman, a soldier in Company I, Eighty-third
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, killed in the battle at Gaines'
Mill, Va., June 27, 1862; Mrs. Martha P. Blood; Mi-s. Lovina D. Glancy; and
David Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are industrious pioneer people and are
now enjoying a quiet, peaceful old age, respected by the entire community.
DAVID N. SCOTT, farmer and shipper, P. O. Riceville, was born Decem-
ber 29, 1845, in Athens Township, this county, son of Oliver B. and Elizabeth
L. (Saunders) Scott (see sketch above). During the late war he served three
months in the infantry, then enlisted December, 1863, in Battery G, First
Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery, serving till the close of the war. He
received an honorable discharge July 3, 1865. He was married March 3, 1866,
to Lestine M. Carpenter and has had three children: Mabel L., Velma M. and
Guy N. Mr. Scott is an energetic, enterprising business man. He is a F. &
A. M. : a member of the G. A. R., and of the K. of H. In politics he is a
Republican.
WARREN D. SHOTWELL, dealer in hardware, crockery, groceries,
notions, etc., Little Cooley, was born October 5, 1835, in Otsego County, N. Y.;
son of Phineas (of New Jersey) and Eliza (Cox) Shotwell, the former of whom
died in 1874; the latter about 1881, in Iowa. Our subject came to this
county in 1862. Here he married, September 24, 1863, Helen, daughter of
William R. Rainey, of Richmond Tovraship. They have two children: Will-
iam R. and Ethel M. In 1875 Mr. Shotwell sold his farm and established
his present business in Little Cooley. By strict attention to business and
courteous treatment of his customers he has built up a large and prosperous
trade with this community. Mr. Shotwell is a member of the I. O. O. F. and
A. O. U. W. He is a man of generous impulse and is a useful citizen.
MARTIN SMITH, merchant. Little Cooley, was born May 12, 1828, in
Blooming Valley, Woodcock Township, this county; son of Jeremiah Smith,
who came here when eight years old, with his father, Ebenezer Smith, from
Susquehanna County, Penn., who settled in Mead Township. He afterward
married Catherine Bitenour, a distant relative of Gov. Ritenour, and settled
in Woodcock Township. Our subject received his early education in this
county. He spent the year 1845 in Connecticut, and on his return home he
married Nancy Ann Wescoat, by whom he has the following children: Martha,
afterward Mrs. Bloomfield, now deceased; Harriet, now Mrs. Smock; Miranda,
now Mrs. Nichols; Losina; Orrie, now Mrs. Keith; Arthur E.; Minnie; and
Earnest. The year following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to this
township, developing one of the first farms near Little Cooley, where they
remained six years. They then went back to Blooming Valley, where he
built the house known as the "Black Horse," which was burned down in 1857,
and subsequently rebuilt by him on another lot, where it now stands. After
keeping hotel and engaging in merchandising for some time there, Mr. Smith
came to Little Cooley, and here, in 1875, established a gi-ocery and general
merchandise store. Mr. Smith is a generous, free-hearted man, enjoying the
esteem of a large circle of friends.
SAMUEL SMITH, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born June 19. 1839,
in Mead Township, this county; son of Andrew Smith. Our subject came to
Bloomfield Township, this county, with his parents, when three years of age
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and there was reared, acquiring his education in the district school. About
1860 he purchased a farm just across the line in Athens Township, and has
here a comfortable, well-improved place comprising tifty-two acres of land,
which was cleared and reclaimed from the wilderness entirely by his own exer-
tions. He was married January 10, 1878, to Harriet Langworthy. Mr. Smith
is a man of strict integrity; is quite liberal in supporting churches and other
«nterpriBes for the public good. Politically he is a Democrat.
CLAKK SOUTHWOKTH, farmer, P.O. Eiceville, was born in Chenango
County, N. Y. , in 1825; son of Hiram and Algina (Howard) South worth, who
moved to Erie County, Penn., in 1827, and came to this county, settling in
Rome Township in 1839. Hiram Southworth was a useful citizen, active in
public affairs, holding the office of Justice of the Peace in all twenty years
— four terms, from 1847 to 1867. He departed this life in 1875 on his seventy-
third birthday, his wife having preceded him in 1869. Six of their children
grew to maturity, viz. : Clark ; Abigail, afterward Mrs. Maynard (now
deceased); Lee, in Steuben Township, this coiinty; Bruce, in Centreville,
Penn.; Avis E., now Mrs. Bishop, in Kansas; and Viola, now Mis. Post, in
Kansas. Our subject was married September, 1853, to Catherine, daughter of
John C. and Catherine McGee. By this union are Lettie, now Mrs. Bryant,
Freedom, Hiram, Henry, Grant, Lena, Lee and Huldah. Mr. and Mrs. South-
worth first settled on apiece of land in Rome Township, this county, purchased
by Mr. Southworth of Alfred Huidekoper, and paid for in teaching school at
$16 per month. In 1865 they sold this farm and bought their present home
near RiceviJle, this township, which by industry and good management they
have developed into a fine farm of ninety acres. Our subject has led a tem-
perate life, and is an earnest advocate of the principles of temperance. He is
liberal both in views of religious and political affairs.
WILLIAM W. STRICKLAND, miller, P. O. Little Cooley, was bom
July 23, 1838, in Gainesville, "Wyoming Co., N. Y. ; son of William and Bet-
sey Strickland, who located at Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., in 1849, and there
died. The father was a native of England, where he served an apprenticeship
at the miller's trade. After coming to America he operated several important
mills in different portions of New York State and Pennsylvania, and also
started the first flouring-mill at Tecumseh, Mich. Our subject was thoroughly
instructed and trained by his father to the same business. He married, March
1, 1858, Mary J. Cross, of Girard Township, Erie Co., Penn., who died in
1868, leaving three daughters — Alice, now Mrs. Fullerton; Eva, now Mrs.
Fleek, and Carrie, now Mrs. Scott. Mr. Strickland, January 24, 1869, next
married Esta Webber, of Girard. By this union there are three children, viz.:
Louie, Maud and Francis. Mr. Strickland first operated a mill at Mosiertown,
this county, which burned in 1860. He then worked at his trade in this and
adjoining counties until 1873, when he established his present mill at Little
Cooley, rebuilding it entirely in 1880, and he has now a first-class custom and
merchant mill of three run of stones, called "Fair Play Mills." Our subject
thoroughly understands his business, and by strict honesty and courteous deal-
ings with his customers has biiilt up a large trade extending into several sur-
rounding townships. He is liberal in his religious views and believes in the
universal application of the "golden rule."
LEWIS R. VAN SICKLE, M. D., physician and surgeon. Little Cooley,
was born in Harmony, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., January 4, 1859; son of
Benjamin and Jane Van Sickle, who now reside in Warren County, Penn.
Our subject received his literary education at the schools of his native county
and in Sugar Grove, Penn. In 1878 he began the study of medicine with Dr.
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H. J. Boyd, of Watts Flats, N. T., graduating from Starling Medical College
in the spring of 1880. He established himself in Little Cooley in the spring
of 1882. The Doctor is a thoroughly educated and scientific physician. By
his courteous treatment to all he is rapidly winning his way into popular favor
as well as rising to the highest rank in his profession.
BEAVER TOWNSHIP.
WILLIAM BROUGHTON, farmer, P. O. Beaver Centre, was born in the
town of Barre, Orleans Co., N. Y., July 22, 1818; son. of Michael and Maryba
(Lewis) Broughton, former a native of Rutland County, Vt. They were
parents of two children. His first wife dying in 1820, Michael Broughton
married, in 1827, Sallie Gillan, a native of Canada. In the fall of 1835 they
came to this county, settling in Conneaut Township on a fifty-acre piece of
woodland which he and his sons cleared up and converted into a farm. He
was a stone-mason by trade. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He died in the fall of 1859 leaving seven children out of a family of thirteen
by his second wife, who is now living with her third husband, Lorenzo Ham-
mond, in Ashtabula County, Ohio. She had six sons in the late war, one of
whom died in a rebel prison and another of disease. She has been a con-
sistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over fifty years,
although brought up a Quaker. Our subject came to this county with his
father, and for thirty years worked chiefly at his trade of stone-mason. He
assisted in constructing the locks on Erie Extension Canal. He was married
February 18, 1842, to Hester Flowers, a native of Warsaw Township, N. Y.,
and daughter of Carl W. Flowers, who settled in this township in 1835; he
was a soldier in the war of 1812; reared a family of six children, five now
living. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
She died in 1838 and he followed her in 1869. To our subject and wife have
been born ten children, seven now living, viz: Lucy A., wife of L. W. Odell;
Adda H., wife of James E. Fenner; Sarah E., wife of M. Young; Mary E.,
wife of F. Hicks; Villa M. ; Tina J., wife of William Mathews; and Edith E.
Mr. Broughton is owner of fifty acres of land. In politics he is a Republican.
GRELLETTE COREY, farmer and undertaker, P. O. Conneautville, was
born August 7, 1825, in North Hampton Tovmship, Montgomery (now Fulton)
Co., N. Y. ; son of William and Lucy (Williams) Corey, formerly residents of
Mayfield Township, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co., N. Y., who came to this
county in 1837, with four children, settling in Conneaut Township. William
Corey was a farmer, carpenter, joiner and wheelwright, which trades he
worked at the greater part of his time. He purchased 100 acres of woodland
which he and his sons cleared up into a farm. He held several township
offices. His wife's father owned three slaves until the Constitution or laws of
New York State set at liberty all slaves in that State; but he kept one or two
of them, paying them wages after they got their freedom. One, named Black
George, remained with his employer till after the war of 1812. In that war
Mr. Williams was pressed into service, but being a cripple, was returned
home. William Corey died in 11)75, his wife in 1864 They were parents of
three sons and one daughter, all now living. Our subject, who is the eldest,
took up the trade of carpenter. He was married in 1853 to Mary E., daughter
of Gerden Kennedy, a native of Vermont; he moved to Gainesville, Wyoming
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Co,, N. Y., in 1812, and to Conneaut Township in 1833. To this union were
born two children: Rose Ella, wife of B. Burns, and Lillian E., wife of F. W.
Hunger. Our subject moved to this township with his family in 1857, set-
tling on the farm of sixty-two acres he now owns. Mr. Corey, in 1881, fell
from the roof of a barn, twenty-six feet, breaking both arms, and is thereby
crippled for life. He has held several township offices; is a member of the
R. T. of T. ; in politics is a Republican, formerly a Whig. His wife is a
member of the Congregational Church.
WALTER R. dp; GROODT, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born on the
farm he now owns and lives on, in this township, June 24, 1849; son of Cor-
nelius and Martiaett (Spaulding) De Groodt, former a native of Piatt's Hol-
low, Madison Co., N. Y., latter of Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt. They came
to this county with their eldest child in 1837, and settled in Spring Town-
ship, southeast of Springboro, where our subject manufactured brick for about
tvjo years; they then moved on a farm in this township, where our subject now
resides. Here they cleared fifty acres of land and improved 100. They were
parents of six children. Cornelius De Groodt died April 17, 1883; his widow
is now living with her youngest son, Walter R. Our subject was married
October 2, 1876, to Bessie De Maranville, a native of Kingsville, Ashtabula
Co., Ohio. Mr. De Groodt is owner of 112 acres improved land, being his fath-
er's old homestead. He makes a specialty of breeding graded cattle and South-
down sheep. In politics he is Republican. His sister, Hattie, an experienced
school teacher, who has taught thirty terms and is considered an expert at
that profession, also resides with him.
LUTHER GATES, farmer, P. O. Beaver Centre, was born April 5, 1834,
in Chautauqua County, N. Y., a son of Calvin and Caroline Gates, natives of
New York State, who came to this county in 1836, settling in Beaver Centre,
where they took up 200 acres of land. They were the parents of nine chil-
dren— two died in infancy, five now living — viz.: Luther; Roderick M. (was a
soldier in the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the late war and
died in hospital at Alexandria in 1863), Albert (was a member of the Sixteenth
Wisconsin Regiment during same period and died in hospital at Pittsburg Land-
ing), Ann C, wifeof Asa N. Belknap; Emeline, wifeof G. C. Cooper; Ora; and
George H. The parents were members of the Christian Church. The father,
who had held the office of Justice of the Peace and all township offices, died
August, 1882. His widow is now residing with her son, Luther, in the sev-
enty-fifth year of her age. Our subject received a good common school educa-
tion, and taught school one term. He served three years in Second Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry, 1861-1864: was married in 1854 to Mary West, a native of
Erie County, Penn. The results of this union are three children: Ida, Flor-
ence, wife of Frank A. Boyce, and Ernest A. Mr. and Mrs. Gates are
members of the Christian Church. Our subject owns 100 acres of land; ia
a member of the G. A. R. at Springboro; held several township offices; in pol-
itics he is a Republican. His paternal grandfather was a soldier in both the
Revolutionary war and the war of 1812.
JAMES VICKERY, farmer and land surveyor, P. O. Conneautville, was
born in Russia, Herkimer Co., N. Y., September 16, 1819; son of Asa and Pol-
ly Vickery, latter a native of Rensselaerville, N. Y. Asa Vickery, whose name
indicates English origin, a native of Chatham, N. Y., was by profession a land
surveyor, also a farmer. He served as Justice of the Peace for over thirty
years, and was an Associate Judge of the County Court, one term; also a mem-
ber of the Assembly, one term. He died January 14, 1857, aged sixty-five
years; his widow March 7, 1884, at the age of eighty-seven. They were the
parents of three children, two now living: Mrs. Mary Ann Gray and our subject.
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Melissa died July 11, 1883, aged forty-eight. Mary Ann was second wife of
Latham Gray, who died September 25, 1884, aged eighty-five years. Our sab-
iect, who is the only son, received his school training in Herkimer County, N.
Y., and finished his education in Fairfield Academy, Herkimer County. On
November 17, 1850, he was married to Louisa Rowland, born March 20, 1828,
in Boonville, Oneida Co.; N. Y. The results of this union are eight children,
viz. : Mary M. ; Ellen L. ; Nettie A., wife of E. Folts; Tinnie, wife of Charles
E. Harmon; Asa H., married Miss Ida Herriott, of North Shenango Town-
ship, this county; Julia E., wife of Lee S. Harmon; George H. ; and Ida O.
Our subject and wife came to this county in 1851, and resided for about four
years in the northern part of Conneant Township, and in 1855 moved to this
township, where they settled finally on their present farm of about fifty-eight
acres. Mr. Vickery has done much in the surveying of this section of the coun-
ty, a profession he carries on in addition to farming pursuits. He has held
several township oflSces. In politics he is a Republican.
E. A. WHITFORD, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Ticonderoga,
N. Y., May 19, 1824; son of Oliver and PhcEbe Whitford; former a native of
Ticonderoga, N. Y. , latter of Massachusetts. Oliver Whitford was a soldier
of the war of 1812, and was present at the battle of Plattsburg. His father,
who was a native of Rhode Island, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
Our subject's parents came to this county in October, 1836; resided in Spring
Township one year, and then moved, in 1837, to this township. They had a
family of eleven children, six now living. The mother died in January,
1864; the father in February, 1874. Our subject, who is seventh in the
family, commenced working when seventeen years of age for a Mr. Sturte-
vant, remaining with him five years, during which time he earned fifty acres
of wild land, where he now resides, in this township. Previous to this he
drove horses on a canal in New York State. He was married Nov. 4, 1847,
to Hester C. Boyce, a native of New York State and daughter of Joseph
Boyce, who came to this county in 1836. To this union were born five chil-
dren, four now living: Lestina, wife of L. F. Cornell; Chancy; Delia, wife
of Thomas McFeeters; and Wayne. Mr. Whitford owns 200 acres of
improved land. He enlisted August 27, 1864, in the Third Pennsylvania
Heavy Artillery, attached to the Army of the Potomac. He was placed on one
occasion sentry over Jeff Davis and his Secretary, Clay; he was honorably
discharged June 16, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R. at Springboro,
has served as Justice of the Peace for twenty years and Constable two years.
In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born February 4,
]830, in Darien, Genesee Co., N. Y., eldest child of Frederick and Abby
(Jenks) Williams. He was married December 12, 1850, to Mary E. Christie,
born December 25, 1828, in this county, acd daughter of Andrew and Mary
(Meyler) Christie. Her father was born in this county, his father having
been one of the first settlers in this section. Her mother's parents were
Welsh, and came to this county when the mother was a girl. Our subject and
wife are parents of six children, viz: Ira, married to Miss Ella Hide; Clara
P., wife of N. P. Spencer; Mina, wife of Douglas Dewitt; Thorp; James G. ;
and Lizzie. There are seven grandchildren, six of whom are boys. Mr. Will-
iams is owner of 200 acres of land. In addition to agriculture he
pays considerable attention to the raising of fine graded stock, both horses and
cattle, and he is a noted expert at training cattle and" horses. He has held
several township ofiices; in politics is a Republican. In their religious views
the family are liberal, not fettered with creeds or sectarianism, believing the
best doctrine is to do good to all mankind, the lowly in particular.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP.
HENRY M. BATCHELDER, lumberman and proprietor of saw-mill,
P. O. Lincolnville, is a native of Vermont, born February 16, 1835; son of Syl-
vester C. and Sarah Batchelder, who came to this county in 1847, and are now
residing in Richmond Township. Our subject was married September 26,
1858, to Sallie Jane Alexander, by whom he has two children: Mrs. Emma
Buchannon and Emmett. Mr. Batchelder is a successful business man; has
been engaged in the lumber trade seventeen years this fall (1884) and now
owns a saw-mill at Lincolnville and one in Troy Township, this county.
SYLVESTER SYLVANTJS BISBE, farmer, P. O. Union City, was born
June 28, 1846, in Union Hity, Erie Co., Penn. ; son of Reuben (deceased) and
Naoma Bisbe. He was reared and educated in Bloomfield Township, this
county, to which his parents had moved in 1849. He was united in marriage
July 5, 1869, with Fannie C, daughter of Joseph Bacon, by whom he has the
following named children — Clarence Eugene, Fiorina Maud, Fred Leverne,
Jessie Pearl and Merna Cora. Mr. and Mrs. Bisbe have been industrious and
successful in life, acquiring since their marriage a fine farm of 200 acres of
well-improved land, part of which was the old family homestead. Our sub-
ject takes great interest in the cause of education and has given his family
good advantages. In politics he supports the Republican party.
FREEMAN BLAKESLEE, P. O. Bloomtield, was born in 1818 in this
township; son of Elkanah Blakeslee, who came from Genesee County, N. Y.,
about 1817, having previously been married to Cynthia Edson, of Ver-
mont. Here he took up 400 acres of land, which he cleared and developed
into a farm. After rearing a family of four boys and two girls he died in
1874, his wife having preceded him in 1871. Our subject was united in mar-
riage March. 1857, with Mary Ann Woodward, a native of Chester County,
Penn., and purchased the farm they now occupy, comprising 200 acres of well-
improved land. By this union were born the following named children: Mrs.
Cynthia Jane Emerson, Eveline, Elmira and Mary E. (deceased). Mr. Blakes-
lee is liberal in his political views, supporting the men and measures which he
believes secure the best interests of the people. He is a friend of the cause
of education. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.
NORMAN HUDSON BL.ANCHARD, merchant, Bloomfield, was born in
Sparta Township, this county, September 1, 1855, son of Francis R. and Sophro-
nia Blanchard, now residents of Rockdale Township. Our subject was reared on
his father's farm, acquiring his education in the district schools. He married
December 23, 1874, Media B. Cushing, of Sherman, N. Y. By this union
there are two children: Gary and Inez. The family lived on the farm until
June, 1881, when Mr. Blanchard bought out Henry Thomas, at Shreve's
Ridge. He carries a stock of general merchandise, is a reliable, enterprising
business man, and by courtesy and fair dealing has built up a large and pros-
perous trade with the surrounding community. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
JULIUS N. BROWN, farmer, Lincolnville, was born in Rockdale Township,
this county, January 16, 1828, grandson of Jesse Brown, who came from Ver-
mont in 1814, founded the settlement and postoffice at Brown Hill, and who
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died leaving two sons: Lucius, a resident of that place, and George A., mar-
ried to Mary, daughter of Bozilla Shreve, who was also an early settler. They
lived upright, useful lives, and died leaving a family of seven boys and three
girls, of whom Julius N. is the eldest. Our subject was twice married, on the
first occasion in 1850 to Sarah A. Woodward, by whom he had seven children,
four now living: Nelson, Ira, Franklin and Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. Mrs.
Brown departed this life September 30, 1867, honored and respected by all.
He subsequently married Elmira Rhodes, and they had five children, only
Andrew and Grant surviving. Mr. Brown is an industrious, successful farmer
and keeps his place, on which he has first-class improvements, in good con-
dition.
GEORGE M. COLE, M. D., physician and surgeon, Lincolnville, was
born in Woodcock Township, this county, May 19, 1853, son of Matthias and
Eliza J. Cole, now residents of Richmond Township, this county. Our sub-
ject was reared on his father's farm, acquiring his literary education in the
district schools and at the academy in Blooming Valley. He began the study
of medicine at Meadville, Penn., in 1876. He was married December 11,
1879, to Virene A. Vunk, of Edinboro, Penn., and June 7, 1881, graduated
with degree of M. D. at the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio. To
Dr. Cole and wife have been born two children: Francis C. (deceased) and
Edith Blanche. The Doctor settled in Lincolnville in 1881, and has already
built up a large and lucrative practice, as he is a well skilled and scientific
physician.
BARNET BUSHNEL CUMMINGS (deceased) was born in 1817 in Centre-
ville, this county; son of Cornelius and Minerva (Baxter) Cummings. Having
lost his mother when he was but five years of age, and his father, who was a
pioneer and the first Postmaster of Centreville, Penn., when he was fifteen years
old, our subject was brought up in the family of David Winton, Esq. He
was married, August 16, 1840, to Lydia H. Carter, born March 14, 1822, near
Syracuse, N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Abi (Hotchkiss) Carter. By this
union were twelve children, six growing to maturity, viz: Ella A., Barnet
Bushnel (who died in 1880 aged thirty-one), Winfield'S. , Thomas Carter, Mrs.
Carrie Davidson and Lizzie W. Mrs. Cummings' parents came to this county
and lived at Centreville from 1839 to 1841, then returned to their farm in
Cattaraugus County, N. Y., subsequently moving to Oberlin, Ohio, where the
mother died December 31, 1864. The father afterward married Mrs. Abigail
Hinman, his deceased wife's sister, who in a few years also died. Mr. Carter
has three sons living: Ladwick, of Randolph, N. Y., Franklin, of Oberlin,
Ohio, and Lafayette, of Chicago, 111., and one daughter, with whom he is
residing, enjoying the comforts of an honored old age. Mr. Cummings, our
subject, was born in Centreville, moved to Riceville and there established a
hotel and was appointed the first Postmaster. In 1857 he was elected Reg-
ister and Recorder of this county on the Republican ticket. After filling this
office with ability he served one term as Deputy Sheriff; in 1865 he returned to
Riceville with his family and again took charge of the hotel. April 26, 1872,
Mr. Cummings fractured his right leg by falling from a load of hay and died
from the effects of his injuries May 9. He was a man of generous impulses
and high honor, and his loss was deeply lamented. His widow, who is a lady
of exalted character, enjoying the respect of her neighbors, still keeps the
hotel on the family homestead. She is a member of the Unitarian Church of
Meadville.
THOMAS L. DOBBINS, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Lincoln-
ville, was born in Washington County, N. Y. , January 17, 1841; son of
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Joseph and Martha Dobbins, the latter of whom died in 1879. Joseph Dob-
bins, now aged eighty-three, is still living on the old homestead. Our subject
was principally educated in the home schools; at sixteen years of age he we at
to Minnesota and there engaged in lumbering and farming, and also went to
school. During the late Rebellion he enlisted, September 28, 1861, in the
Second Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Army of the
Cumberland After his discharge, May 20, 1862, he returned to his native
county; then attended school two terms at Union Village and there re-enlisted,
December 28, 1863, in the Sixteenth Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery,
and followed the fortunes of his regiment, participating in several engage-
ments in Virginia. He received a severe wound in the left leg (from the
effects of which he nearly lost his life) in front of Petersburg, Va., September
19, 1864, and was honorably discharged May 19, 1865. Mr. Dobbins came to
this county in 1866 and was here married, July 3, 1868, to Nancy A., daugh-
ter of John Hamilton, of this township. They have two sons: Harry L. and
Frank P. Squire Dobbins is a Republican in politics. He has filled the
offices of Clerk three years. Auditor nine years, Inspector of Elections
one year and School Directoir three years. He was elected Justice of the
Peace in February, 1882. He belongs to various local societies, takes a prom-
inent part in every beneficial enterprise and has given the highest satisfaction.
in all the various offices he has filled.
WARD K. ELDERKIN, M. D., Riceville, was born in Columbus, Penu.,
July 27, 1855; son of D. W. and Lois (King) Elderkin, natives of New York
State, who located in Columbus, Penn., in 1851, and in 1857 moved to Spartans-
burg, this county, where they are now residing. Our subject attended the
home schools until he was seventeen years of age, then went to Cleveland,
Ohio, and engaged in the laboratory of R. C. and C. S. Clark, where he
remained until 1877, when he matriculated in the Eclectic Medical Institute of
Cincinnati, graduating with the degree of M. D. in 1881. After following
his profession one year at Bear Lake, Penn., he located in Riceville, this
county, in 1882. The Doctor was married July 6, 1876, to Mary E. Shute,
of Cleveland, Ohio, by whom he has one daughter, Diamonda S. Dr. Elder-
kin is a well-educated man, thoroughly skilled in his chosen profession, and
enjoys the respect and confidence of the citizens, as well as of his professional
brethren.
ALBA S. GEER. merchant, Lincolnville, was born in Bloomfield Town-
ship, this county, December 20, 1837; son of Alphonso and Mary (Phillips)
Geer, natives of Wells, Vt. , and Whitehall, N. Y., respectively. They lived
in this county from 1823 to 1853, then went to Olmsted County, Minn.,
where they died. Our subject was married January 1, 1854, to Celestia
Moses, by whom he has seven children: Alba S., Noble, H., Mrs. Rose Carter,
D. Eugene, Mary C, Josephine and Welcome. Mr. Geer followed agricult-
ural pursuits for several years. He moved to Minnesota in 1855, remaining
there till 1861, when he returned to his native township. In March, 1880, he
purchased a lot i& Lincolnville, erecting a fine, commodious store, and estab-
lishing a general merchandize business, which he is' still carrying on, and by
his courtesy and fair dealing has won the confidence and respect of the whole
community.
WALTER R. acd SAMUEL M. LINDSAY, tinsmiths, Riceville, are natives
of Mercer County, Penn. ; sons of Robert and Adeline Lindsay, natives of
Venango County, Penn., who were parents of six children who grew to matur-
ity, and of their family Finley was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. ;
Samuel, a soldier of the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
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was -wounded at the second battle of Bull Run, and was honorably discharged
on account of same. He came to Riceville in 1866, where he still resides.
Walter R. Lindsay learned the trade of tinsmith at Meadville, Penn., and
settled in Riceville in 1862. He was married April 11, 1867, to Mary A.,
daughter of John H. and Mary (Brown) Dickson, of Blooming Valley. By
this union were born Mabel E. , Letillia E. and Wayne (deceased). The sub-
jects of this sketch, upright, enterprising business men, have always been
active in public affairs, holding all the oflScial positions in their borough.
MOSES MAINE, farmer, P. O. Union City, Erie County, was born in the State
of Ohio, April 14. 1819. His parents, Nathan and Rebecca Maine, were natives
of New England, and settled in the western part of this county about 1820,
and there Moses was brought up on the farm. In 1843 our subject came to
Bloomfield Township, this county, and began clearing up the farm he had
bought of Dr. Edward Ellis, which now comprises 130 acres of well-improved
land. He was married January 21, 1856, to Mary, daughter of Ryland Ken-
nedy and widow of Roswell Hodge, by whom she had two daughters— Emily
and Frances Hodge. By her union with Mr. Maine she has eight children:
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, Mrs. Lucy Choate, Estella, Mrs. Hannah Edwards,
Charles, Bessie, Harry and Nancy. Mr. Maine has been actively engaged in
the development and improvement of his township. He and his worthy wife
are members of the Free- Will Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.
CYRUS C. MARSH, farmer, P. O. Union City, Erie County, was born in Hum-
phrey, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. , November 28, 1830, son of Danforth and Minerva
Marsh, who both died in New York. They were parents of seven sons and two
daughters, now prosperous citizens scattered all over the country from New
York to Nebraska Five of the sons served in the Union Army during the
late Rebellion, all returning home safely. Our subject came to Bloomiield
Township, this county, in 1853; was married July 25, 1855, to Fannie A. Wes-
5ott, of Chautauqua County, N. Y. , and has the following-named children:
George Danforth, Rush Duane, Fred Carter. In 1 856 Mr. and Mrs. Marsh
settled on their present farm, and by their industry have acquired an estate
consisting of 300 acres of well-improved land. They are consistent members
of the United Brethren Church, and are interested in the cause of education,
and in all efforts conducive to the mental and moral growth of the commimity.
Mr. Marsh is a Republican in politics; has held various local and township
offices. During the late war he enlisted, February 29, 1864, in the Sixth-
teenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and served in the Army of
the Potomac under Gen. P. H. Sheridan. He participated in eighteen differ-
ent engagements, and was honorably discharged August 11. 1865, with the
rank of Sergeant.
ISAAC MILLER, farmer, Bloomfield, was born June 1, 1806, in the
Township of Rockdale, this county, in a house which stood near the present
residence of Daniel Kelley, a little northwest of the center of the township.
He is a son of George and Barbara Anu Miller, the former of whom came to
this county in 1792 to explore, and settled here in 1794. He boated
provisions in a canoe from Pittsburgh for ten years. The subject of this
sketch received such advantages as the schools of that time afforded, and man-
aged to become pretty well acquainted with arithmetic, reading and writing.
In the fall of 1827 he was married to Patience Allee, eldest daughter of John
Allee, Esq. About this tiine his father deeded to him, in fee simple, eighty
acres of timber land, in consideration of the sum of $160. Aside from being
owner of this land, and being possessed with energy and health, he had
neither money nor goods movable. He easily obtained credit for such things
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as were absolutely necessary for housekeeping, erected a log-house, into whic
he moved, and then commenced clearing the land, and engaged in the lumber
business. In a few years he was free from debt, had considerable personal
property, and owned 400 acres of land. He afterward sold all but 177 acres,
146 of which he put in an arable condition. He erected substantial buildings
upon this land, the brick dwelling-house now standing a short distance from
Miller's Station. Mr. Miller here held several offices of public trust and
responsibility, in the administration of the afifairs of which offices the strict-
est integrity always characterized his course. He secured the postoffice at
Miller's Station (named in his honor), and was the first Postmaster in the
township. He exerted himself in the promotion of every plan calculated to
improve his neighborhood, not only substantially in the opening of highways,
but in the erection of churches, schoolhouses, etc. In 1865, after living in
one place for almost sixty years, Mr. Miller sold his estate and moved to Saeger-
town, where he purchased a farm and built a fine dwelling-house. In 1871
he disposed of this property, and the ensuing year moved to Chautauqua
County, N. Y., where he remained until the spring of 1875, when he returned
to this county, having previously purchased land and erected handsome build-
ings. Mr. Miller and his estimable wife, who is now almost seventy-five years
old, are, at the time of this writing (1884), in the enjoyment of moderately
good health. They are both firm believers in the great truths of Christianity
from a careful investigation of its evidence. At an early age they united with
the Baptist Church from conviction of its excellence. Their principles have
been those of its true members — enlarged and tolerant. There have been born
to them ten children, eight of whom are now living. Their births are as fol-
lows: John A., May 19, 1829; Nancy A,, May 30, 1831; William A., Novem-
ber 1, 1833; George W., March 16, 1836; Judson H., August 4. 1838; Harri-
son C, November 15, 184'0; AlmiraL., August 11, 1843; Parker E., March
3, 1846; Josiah V., June 30, 1848; Sidney K, November 1, 1851.
WILLIAM H. MORTON, farmer, P. O. Chapinville, was born in Bloom-
field Township, this county, October 28, 1840, son of Darius and Prudence
Morton, who came here from Allegany County, N. Y., about 1888. Darius
Morton departed this life in 1853. His widow resides with her eon. Our
subject enlisted January 17, 1864, in the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Cavalry and served in the Army of the Potomac. He participated in many of
the hard fought battles of eastern and central Virginia, and was discharged
August 23, 1865, with the rank of Corporal. He then returned to this town-
ship and followed the occupation of cooper in various surrounding towns. He
was married March 19, 1870, to Minerva Lee, and has one son, Eoscoe B.
Mr. Morton is an industrious and prosperous farmer. He settled on his
present place in 1874. He has held different local and township offices. In
politics he is a Republican.
JAMES B. PAIGE, farmer, P. O. Lineolnville, was born May 6, 1842. in
Wyoming County, N. Y., son of Isaac W. and Hannah (Torrey) Paige. After
the death of his wife, May 6, 1870, Mr. Paige came here and lived with his
son, James B., until his death, which occurred October 1, 1881. During the
late Rebellion our subject enlisted October 9, 1861, in the Ninth Regiment
New York Volunteer Cavalry and served in the Army of the Potomac. He
received a severe wound, a ball passing entirely through his body at Cedar
Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. He made a brilliant record as a brave and
faithful soldier, and was mustered out with an honorable discharge July,
1865. After the war Mr. Paige came to this township, and February 14, 1869»
;narried Cynthia A. Potter. Their children are: Lavinia D. and Marvin J.
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Mr. Paige by industry has acquired an estate comprising about 270 acres of
■well-improved land. He has filled various local and township offices; takes
great interest in the cause of education. In politics he is a stanch Repub-
lican.
CHARLES PARKIN, JR., farmer, P. O. Lineolnville, was born July 15,
1830, in Ripley, Derbyshire, England, son of Charles Parkin, Sr. , who mar-
ried Mary Turton. She died in 1847, and in 1848 he came to America, fol-
lowing the occupation of a collier in different counties of this State. After
living in Perry County, Ind., from 1862 to 1870, he came to Bloomfield Town-
ship, Crawford County, where he now resides. Our subject, who had pre-
viously worked in several counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio, went
to Perry County, Ind., and was married there December 10, 1851, to Ann
Scott. By this union there are seven children: Marianna, Charles Benjamin,
John William, Joseph Edmund, Hamilton, Elizabeth Alice and Albert Henry.
Mr. Parkin after his marriage superintended and operated coal mines in Perry
County, Ind., and in Kentucky until 1875, when he moved on his present farm
in this township, which he had previously purchased. He has been industri-
ous and very successful in life, and has accumulated 275 acres of well-
improved land. He has reared an intelligent family and is recognized as a
useful citizen by the community. Id politics he is a Republican.
DR. CHARLES PAYNE was born in Whitby, Ontario, December 10, 1844;
son of Charles and Jane C. (Whitney)Payne. He received a classical education
at the Whitby Grammar School. At the age of eighteen he began the study
of medicine, first under his uncle, Henry Payne, F. R. C. S. E. , in Sheffield,
England, and attended one course of medical lectures. Returned to this
countiy in the spring of 1864, and entered the Second Corps Hospital, Army
of the Potomac, where he remained until the close of the war in 1865. He
then continued the study of medicine four years with Dr. Theodore B. Lash-
ells, of Meadville, Penn., and attended two courses of medical lectures at the
University of Wooster, Cleveland, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1869.
He located in Riceville, Penn., March, 1869, immediately after graduating.
The Doctor was married July 10, 1877, to Miss Vella N. Markham. He has
been most successful in his profession, having built up a large and lucrative
practice, and won the respect and confidence of the entire community.
WILLIAM PORTER, farmer and postmaster, Chapinville, was born in
1822 in County Down, Ireland, son of John and Bell Porter. He immigrated to
America and to Lawrence County, Penn., in 1841, purchasing the place he
now occupies in Bloomfield Township, this county, in 1844. He was married
in 1845 to Mary Porter, of Lawrence County, Penn., and in the spring of
1847 brought his wife to his farm in this township, and immediately set to
work clearing and beautifying their home. Besides their own children — John
W. and Mrs. Margaret A. Bennett — Mr. and Mrs. Porter have reared in their
family, John G. and Jennie N., children of John K. Porter, brother of our
subject. The Chapinville Postoffice being established in 1855, Mr. Porter was
appointed Postmaster, and still holds his commission. Mr. Porter and entire
family are members of the Presbyterian Church.
SETH POUND, farmer, P. O. Lineolnville, was born in Erie County, N.
Y., October 17, 1832; son of Joseph and Rachel Pound, who were early set-
tlers of that county, the former of whom died there in 1867; the latter resides
on the old family homestead, aged seventy-nine years. Of their twelve chil-
dren, ten are now living. Our subject has been twice married; on first occa-
sion June 1, 1852, to Maria Cox, who died June 2, 1856, leaving one son —
John. Mr. Pound then married, January 16, 1859, Elizabeth Cox, and by this
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union has one daughter — -Mrs. Dora Loomis. He settled in Bloomfield Town-
ship, this county, in 186'2, and by industry and good management has built up
a comfortable farm property. He and his wife are members of the United
Brethren Church, of which he is a Trustee and class leader. In 1863, while
in camp at Pittsburgh and on his way to the seat of war, Mr. Pound met with
an accident, whereby he lost a part of two lingers of the right hand, which
resulted in his being honorably discharged from the service. He has been a
life-long Republican.
HON. ROBERT M. RANGE, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in
Rockdale Township, this county, February 13, 1847, a descendant of John
Range, one of the Aides-de-Camp of Gen. Wolfe at Quebec, also a First Lieuten-
ant during the Revolutionary war, and an uncle to President John Tyler, and
whose son, our subject's grandfather, also a John Range, cousin of President
Tyler, was a soldier during the war of 1812, and with whom he graduated at
Baltimore, Md. — the first frontier settler of Forest County, Penn. He was
father of James L. Range, who was born in Venango, Penn. Married Jane
McKay, of Erie County, by whom he had eleven children, Robert M. being
the sixth. He died August 24, 1880; his widow now lives at Dayton, Washing-
ton Territory. Our subject was married March 19, 1871, to Josephine Teeple,
who has borne him one son — Wayne L. Mr. Range is a Republican in poli-
tics; he was appointed County Appraiser of Merchandise in 1878; was an
officer in the House of Representatives during the Legislative session of 1881;
acted as President of the Oil Creek Valley Agricultural Association — 1882-
83— and is now the Crawford County member of the Republican State Cen-
tral Committee. Although yet a young man, Mr. Range is rapidly pushing
his way to the front as a representative of the intelligence and enterprise of
Crawford County.
WILLIAM ROSSELL, farmer, P. O.Union City, Erie County, was born on
the farm he now lives on in this township, October 5, 1^29; son of William Rossell,
who was born in 1781, a soldier of the war of 1812, came from New Jersey
to west Pennsylvania about 1800, and here married Charlotte Reynolds, resid-
ing near Titusville. After living at various places in Erie County, Penn.,
along Oil Creek (where he followed lumbering for several years), they finally
purchased the farm in Bloomfield Township, this county, where ]\Irs. Rossell
died in 1887 and Mr. Rossell in 1865. They reared a family of eight chil-
dren, three now living: Mrs. Elizabeth Shreve, Mrs. Susan Warner and Will-
iam. Our subject was reared and educated here and helped his father clear up
the farm. He was married October 5, 1851, to Maria, daughter of Joshua and
Nancy Negus, by whom he has three children; Hamlet El wood, Charlotte E.
and Bertha Mabel. Mr. Rossell has bought all the family homestead and
adjoining land, comprising, in all, 336 acres of well improved land. The sec-
ond frame barn built in this township, which was erected by his father, is on
this farm and still in use. Mrs. Rossell is a member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Mr. Rossell is a Republican in politics; has been School
Director nine years, Auditor nine years, Supervisor two years. Assessor one
year, and is now serving as School Director of his township. He has given
great satisfaction in all the various offices ho has filled.
REV. CYRUS SHREVE, Bloomfield. No better representative of the
Christian characters of Crawford County can be found than the reverend
gentleman whose name heads this brief biography. He was born July 23,
1825, in Bloomfield Township, this county; sou of Israel and Elizabeth
(Bloomfield) Shreve, direct descendants of the pioneers, Richard Shreve and
Thomas Bloomfield, whose characteristics are mentioned elsewhere. Our sub-
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ject united with the Baptist Church at the age of twenty-five years, and stud-
ied theology. He was ordained at Bloomfield in 1853. January 1, 1856, he
married Miss Florella Nourse, a daughter of William and Ruth (Bobbins)
Nourse. She was born October 22, 1822, in Londonderry, Windham Co., Vt.,
and removed with her parents in 1854 to Cataraugus County, N. Y. To this
union were born four children, two of whom sxirvive, viz. : Milton W. and
Owen M Both were graduated from the Lewisbarg University in the class of
1884. Elder Shreve has held various charges in this and Venango Counties
with success always attending his labors. He is a member and one of the
organizers of the Pennsylvania Baptist Ministers' Union, and is a theologian
of broad and comprehensive views. In Rev. Cyrus Shreve we find a marked
instance of a self-made man, talented, energetic and careful, educated by his
own energies and perseverance; sociable and affable in his intercourse with all.
The good that he has done will only be known in that day when the secrets of
all hearts shall be revealed.
DARIUS SHREVE, farmer, P. O. Bloomfield, was born December 25,
1833, in this township; son of Israel and Elizabeth Shreve, who were among the
earliest citizens of Bloomfield Township. Oar subject married, June 3, 1862,
Almira M. Miller, who has borne him four children — Elvia L., Emery A., Len-
dell D. and Myrtie P. After their marriage they settled on the old homestead
of the Shreve family, where they still reside and have a fine farm consisting
of ninety acres of well-improved land. They are both members of the Baptist
Church. Mr. Shreve is a supporter of Republican principles but always votes
for the best man. He was prominent during the late Rebellion in raising
recruits and supplies for the service. Mr. Shreve has held most of the oflBces
of Bloomfield Township, always discharging his duties with credit to himself
and satisfaction of the people.
JULIUS H. SHREVE, farmer and pressor of hay, P. O. Lincolnville, was
born September 13, 1845, in Bloomfield Township, this county; son of Valen-
tine and Jane Sophia (Carroll) Shreve, the former of whom, a son of Will-
iam Shreve, died here about 1868; his widow is still living on the old home-
stead. Our subject was married in this county, October 6, 1868, to Isadore
Warner, born in Girard, Erie Co., April 28, 1850, daughter of Henry and
Sophia Warner. By this union were born two children — Ned V. and Edith
Blanche. The occupation of Mr. Shreve has been chiefly farming; he now
owns 150 acres of well-improved land at the head of Oil Creek Lake. Is a
Republican in politics; and an A. F. & A. M. He has for four years satisfactorily
filled the ofiice of Township Constable.
JOSEPH SMITH, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in Mead Township,
this county, November 19, 1824, son of Andrew Smith, a native of New Jersey,
who came to Crawford County when a small boy, and in the course of time
married Martha, daughter of Jacob Loper; settled in Bloomfield Township in
1838, and here died April 12, 1882. His widow survives him and lives on
the homestead. They were parents of the following named children : Joseph,
Israel, Mrs. Hannah Buchannon, David, Samuel, Mrs. Lucinda Fosburgh,
Daniel, Hiram, and Angeline Kelly, the youngest daughter. The subject of
this sketch was married December 14, 1848, to Emeline Loomis, born in Ver-
mont, October 31, 1828, daughter of Jonathan and Margaret Loomis, who
were early settlers of this township. Mrs. Smith came here in 1836. To Mr.
and Mrs. Smith have been born Nathan, of Colorado; Jacob, of Spring
Creek, Warren Co., Penn. ; Oscar; Mrs. Caroline Ongley; and Mrs. Sabroy Col-
lins, of Erie County, Penn. Mr. Smith was a soldier in the One Hundred
and Sixty- ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and is now drawing a pen-
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sion for the heart disease which he contracted while in the army. He is a
Republican in politics. Has served as School Director three terms. The family
«re all members of the United Brethren Church, of which Mr. Smith has been
Trustee for five years.
JAMES SMITH, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, March 18, 1825; son or James and Catherine Smith.
Our subject has been twice married, on first occasion, March 11, 1850, to
Hannah Wescoat, by whom he had three children, viz. : Mrs Beulah Smelzer,
Sylvester Henry, and Mrs Florence Kingsley. His wife dying December 13,
1859, Mr. Smith married, April 12, 186(3, Susannah Holliday, bom in Beaver
County, Penn., February 22, 1837, daughter of Harvey and Sarah Holliday, now
residing in Athens Township, this county. The children born to this union are
as follows: James, Sarah, George, Blanche, Pearl, Albert and Melissa. Mr.
Smith served as a soldier, during the late war, in the One Hundred and Sixty-
ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, from November, 1862, to July, 1863.
He is an upright man with independent political views and by hard work and
economy has acquired a comfortable home.
ALEXANDER SMITH, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, September 10, 1828. His father, James Smith, a sol-
dier of the war of 1812, came to this county from New Jersey about 1800.
He married Catherine, daughter of Jacob Loper, a pioneer, and had sixteen
children, twelve o^ whom are now living. They were an upright pioneer peo-
ple. James Smith departed this life in 1876, aged eighty-six; his wife pre-
ceded him in 1848. They left an influential family to mourn their memory.
Our subject was married January 26, 1862, to Rachel A. Bunce. During the
late war he enlisted, October 18, 1862, in the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; served at Yorktown,Va., and was honorably
discharged July 26, 1863. Starting out in life entirely dependent on their
own resources, Mr. and Mrs. Smith accumulated a fine property. Mrs. Smith
died September 28, 1869, leaving five children: Willie A., Frank L., Carrie
v., Charles A., and Valentine. Mr. Smith afterward married Mrs. Martella
A., widow of Jeremiah Bunce. By this union were bom Vessie M. Scott,
Walter, and Ethel. Mr. Smith has tilled various township ofiSces. In politics
he is a Republican.
MILES W. SPENCER, farmer, P. O. Chapinville, was born in Wayne
Township, Erie Co., Penn., January 22, 1842, son of William O. and Lucretia
(Drake) Spencer, natives of the same county, who settled in Rockdale Town-
ship, this county, in 1852, where the former died May 5, 1859. His widow
subsequently married Cyrus Avery, and still resides in that township. After
the death of his father, the care of the family mainly devolved on our subject,
the second child and oldest son, and he faithfully discharged his duty. He
married, October 3. 1858, Adeline, daughter of Seth and Clarissa Sturgis,
natives of Connecticut, and very early settlers of this township. By this union
were born Hattie D., George W., Clara B. , Walter M. and Nellie N.
(deceased). Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Spencer have lived in this
township with the exception of two years spent in Rockdale Township, one
year at Corry, Erie County, and the winter of 1882, during which Mr. Spencer
kept a general provision store at Mill Village, Erie County. Mr. Spencer,
who is an energetic, enterprising business man, has principally engaged in
buying and shipping stock. Ho purchased the Sturgis homestead farm, on
which he has built a handsome residence, and added many other valuable
improvements. He is very much interested in the culture and improvement
of live stock, and has on his place sotne valuable fine blooded animals.
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W. B. TAYLOR, farmer, P. O. Lincolnville, was born in Otsego County,
N. Y., October 6, 1830; son of Charles and Polly (Thornton) Taylor, who
came to Erie County, Penn., in 1845. They were parents of the following
named children: Charles W., of Michigan, was a soldier in the Union Army
during the late war; Washington D., who died in his country's service at City
Point, Va. , August 28, 1864; jVIrs. Jane Young (deceased); Daniel A., of
Galena, III.; William B.; John H., shot by guerrillas in Missouri, July 28,
1862; and Oliver J., who died in his country's service after the battle of
Chancellorsville, January 2, 1863. Mrs. Taylor departed this life May 19,
1854. ]VIr. Taylor subsequently married again and now lives in Oceana
County, Mich. Our subject obtained his education mainly by private study
while farming and lumbering, and early engaged in teaching. In 1847 he
ran, on the Clarion River, the first engine used for manufacturing lumber in
Pennsylvania. He was married July 3, 1853, to Exana G. Chapin, born in
Smyrna, N. Y. , September 16, 1834, daughter oE John Chapin, of this town-
ship, and has the following named children: Jared T., Mrs. Delana G. Sill,
Clement C, Oliver H. and Alma J. Mr. Taylor, besides managing his large
farm, has also extensively engaged in settling decedents' estates. He is a
Republican in politics and has always held firm temperance principles.
CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
HENRY ALLEN, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, a native of the County of
Kent, England, was born September 2, 1806; son of James and Elizabeth
(Fuggle) Allen, who settled in what is now Cambridge Township, this county,
in 1824. They located on the farm on which Mr. William Masters now resides,
and cleared most of it. They had thirteen children: Charles, William, Mary.
Eliza, Ann, Henry, Henry (second), Jane, Matilda and Thomas; three others
died in infancy. Our subject was married August 30, 1833, to Mary, daugh-
ter of John I. and Elizabeth (Huston) Humes, of Woodcock Township, this
county. By this union there were ten children, viz.: James J., Matilda J.,
John O., Oscar E., Mary J. (deceased), Parnell E. (deceased), Henry C, Ade-
laide L., Homer W. and Alma J. Of these, James J. married Martha J. Agee,
in Dakota; Matilda J. married James Hawthorne, in Cambridge Township,
this county; Henry C. married Maggie I. Klein, also in Cambridge Township;
Adelaide L. married Amos Willey in Bloomfield Township; Homer W. lives
in Montana; Alma J. married Francis Glover in Bloomfield Township ;• John
O. and Oscar E. reside with their parents. Mr. Allen has lived fifty years on
his farm, most of which he cleared himself. He has been Supervisor and
School Director of his township. In politics he is a Democrat His wife has
been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church fifty -seven years.
LYMAN H. ALLEN, farmer,P.O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Albany, N. Y.,
October 15, 1821; son of Charles and Phila (Webster) Allen, who settled in
what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1822. Charles Allen was a
native of England; son of James and Elizabeth (Fuggle) Allen, the latter
of whom located in this township, in 1824. Our subject was married, June 26,
1846 to Hannah, daughter of James and Sarah (Ashman) Kelly, of Rockdale,
Township of this county. By "this union there are six children: Celestia L.,
wife of George Herrick, in Salamanca, N. Y'. ; Sarah E., wife of Uriah Fink,
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in Cambridgeboro; Emma C, wife of George Webster of Rockdale Township,
this county; Esther S., wife of Dr. Dwight Gray, in Cambridgeboro;
Charles O., married to Rosa Watson, and lives on the homestead with his
father; Milo R. L., married to Ida Fox, in Salamanca, N. Y. In 1854 Mr.
Allen settled on his present farm, which he cleared himself. He and his wife
are adherents of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the Cam-
bridge Grange. In politics he is a Republican.
FREDERICK J. ALLEN, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Cambridge Township, this county, July 16, 1824; son of Charles and Phila
(Webster) Allen, who settled in Cambridge Township in 1824. The former
was a native of England, the latter of Albany, N. Y. They were parents of
live children: Eliza A. (deceased), Lyman H, Frederick J., Sally M. (deceased)
and Rachel E. Our subject was united in marriage November 13, 1851, with
Sophronia M., daughter of William and Annis Shattuck Arbuckle, and has had
four children: Alarene C. (deceased), Berkley W. (deceased), Annis F. and Carrie
S. Mr. Allen resides on the farm where he was born and where his father
first settled and which he cleared. He and his family are members of the
Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Republican.
BRADFORD W. AMES, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in what
is now Cambridge Township, this county, October 20, 1837, son of Willard and
Emily (Marcy) Ames; the former a son of Amos and Roby (Andress) Ames,
who came from Massachusetts and settled in this township in 1813. They
were parents of seven children: Elizabeth, Isaac, Asaph, Laura, David, Will-
ard and Anna. Willard and Emily Ames had ten children, viz. : Amos M.,
Emily C, Esther A., Esther A. (second), Jemima M., Joseph W., Laura A., Brad-
ford W., Joseph C. and an infant not named. Our subject was married October
20, 1863, to Amanda, daughter of Seth and Abigail (Lester) Calkins. The
issue of this union is three children: Ellis H. and Ella C. (twins) and Brad-
ford W., Jr. Mr. Ames resides on the old homestead settled by his grand-
father in 1813. Ho has held nearly every oflBce in the gift of his town.ship;
in politics is independent. He and his wife are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
TIMOTHY L. BARBER, attorney at law and auctioneer, Cambridgeboro,
was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., June 20, 1835; son of Chauncey and
Keziah (Green) Barber. His father died when he was but four months old.
In 1837 his mother moved to Girard, Erie Co., Penn., and resided there till
1847, when she settled in Rockdale Township, this county, where she resided
till her death, which occurred in 1875. Our subject was educated at the com-,
•non school and located in Cambridgeboro in 1854, and learned the shoe-maker's
trade, which was his principal business up to 1872, when he began to practice
law, in which he is still engaged. Besides attending to his profession ho is
doing an extensive business as auctioneer, having been licensed in 1879, and
is considered A, No. 1 in this line. He was married, June 20, 1859, to Mary,
daughter of Samuel and Maria Peters, early settlers of Cussewago Township,
this county. By this union there are two children: Eva and Clara D. Mr.
Barber has held several offices in Cambridgeboro. He is a member of the
Knights of Honor. In politics he is a Democrat.
JACOB S. BAUGHER, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Chautau-
qua County, N. Y., January 4, 1816; son of John and Esther (Stoupt) Baugher,
who settled in this township in 1819; the latter was a daughter of Jacob
Stoupt and of German descent. John Baugher, who was a son of Henry
Baugher, a native of Germany and one of the first settlers in Cambridge
Township, coming here in 1800, was parent of following children: Mary,
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Jacob S., David, Michael, Margaret, Emily J., Nancy, Isabella, Laura J. and
Samuel. Our subject was married, March 10, 1842, to Lucy A., daughter of
George and Christena (Null) Heile, of Lebanon County, Penn. By this union
there were the following children: Charles L., married to Lucy Wood, in Rich-
mond Township; Melissa, deceased; David T., married to Sophia Humes, in Rock-
dale Township; George A., married to Parnell Humes, in Richmond Town-
ship; John S., married to Eveline Lang, in Woodcock Towilship; Helen,
deceased; James O., married Olive Winings, in Cambridge Township; L. War-
ren, married to Effie Hemstreet, in Cambridge Township; and Martha A., wife of
Wilber Shaffer, resides in Woodcock. Mr. Baugher lives on a part of the
farm settled by his grandfather in 1800. He and his wife are members of the
Methodist Church. He has been Supervisor and School Director of his town-
ship. In politics is a Democrat
CALVIN W. BEECH, contractor and builder, Cambridgeboro, was born
in this township, July 29, 1843 ; son of Orestes and Ruth (Dodge) Beech, the
former born in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, son of Anon
Beech, who came from Windsor, Mass., and settled here in 1810. The father
of Mrs. Beech was also an early settler of Cambridge Township. Orestes
Beech was parent of ten children, eight now living, viz. : Orville, married to
Maria Simmons, in Cambridge Township, this county; Edwin, married to Kate
Roberts, in Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn. ; Huldah, wife of Avery
Swan, of Nodaway County, Mo. ; Calvin W. ; Scribner, married to Tilly Bur-
dich, in Nodaway County, Mo.; Washington, married to Elda Snow, also in
Nodaway County, Mo. ; Albert and Amos. Our subject was mairied March 18,
1869, to Margaret M., daughter of Liberty and Catherine (Shaffer) Leonard,
of this township, by whom he has had four children:- Nellie, Ida, Clarence
(deceased) and Freddie (deceased). Mr. Beech located in Cambridgeboro in
1869 and engaged in contracting and building, which occupation he still fol-
lows. Mr. and 'Mie. Beech are adherents of the Presbyterian Church. He is a
member of the K. of H. In politics he is a Republican.
DARIUS D. BIRCHARD (deceased), whose portrait appears in this work,
was born September 21, 1804, in Berkshire County, Mass. ; son of James and
Lucy (Gillett) Birchard, natives of Berkshire County, Mass. They were the
parents of fourteen children, ten of whom grew up and came to Crawford
County, viz. : James K., Virgil, Lucy, Hannorah S., Worthy, Lydia O., Darius
D., Cyrus, Levi G. and Adeline F. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Birch-
ard, came to what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1813, and here
died, the father in 1852, the mother in 1847; they were worthy members of
the Presbyterian Church. Our subject attended the county schools and was
brought up on a farm. He was married October 20, 1830, to Caroline Parker,
born May 10, 1810, daughter of Joel and Abigail (Hart) Parker, natives of
Connecticut, who settled in Ashtabula County, Ohio, where they died. They
were parents of nine children, viz. : Lola, Moses A., Joel, Abigail, Caroline,
Hannah, Levi, Harriet N., and one who died when an infant. Her parents were
members of the Congregational Church. She was educated in the country
schools and taught two terms. Soon after marriage our subject and wife set-
tled on the farm now owned by their son, Dwight D., which they carried on
until 1864, and then settled in Cambridgeboro, this county, where they erected
a fine dwelling. Here Darius died in 1871. To our subject and wife were
born nine children, viz. : Dwight D., Philena C, Sabia A., James, Henry C,
Lola M., Francis P., Ledru R. and Edward L. C. Mr. Birchard was an
adherent of the Presbyterian Church, with which organization his widow, who
survives him, is also connected.
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ALONZO D. BIRCHARD, physician, Cambridgeboro, was born in Vernon
Township, this county, February 28, 1836, son of Levi G. and Elizabeth
{Gross) Birchard, and grandson of James Birchard, who settled in what is now
Cambridge Township, this county, in 1813. Our subject was reared on a farm
and received his early education at the common schools. He afterward
attended select schools at Cambridgeboro and Meadville, Penn., and in 1860
was a student at Allegheny College, Meadville. In 1861 he began the study
of medicine with Dr. William J. Gamble, of Mosiertown, Penn., where he
remained three years. In 1864 he received his diploma from the Bellevue
Hospital Medical College, New York, and began the practice of his profession
with Dr. Gamble, of Mosiertown, the same year, remaining with him two
years. In 1866 he located in Cambridgeboro, where he has since been in
active practice. He was married December 15, 1864, to Hannah F., daughter
of John W. and Lodeika (Rockwell) McFadden, early settlers of Cambridge
Township, this county, and by this union there are five children: George G.,
'Clarence C, Bessie B., Alonzo D. , Jr. and Louisa A. Dr. Birchard and
wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the K. of
H. and the A. O. U. W.
EDWARD L. BIRCHARD, druggist and jeweler, Cambridgeboro, was born
in Cambridge Township, this county, February 3, 1852, son of Darius D and
Caroline (Parker) Birchard. Darius D., son of James Birchard, was one of
the ten children who came with their parents from Becket, Mass., and settled
in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1813. Edward L. Birch-
ard, our subject, learned the jeweler's trade at Warren, Ohio, going there in
1873. In 1875 he opened a jewelry store in Geneva, Ohio, where he remained
till 1876, when he came to Cambridge and engaged in the same business here.
In 1883 he bought the drug business of A. K. Fever, which he is carrying on
in connection with his jewelry trade. He is a member of the Masonic order,
Lodge 473, of Cambridge, and is Treasurer, Collector and a member of the
Council. In politics he is a Republican.
PETER CATLING, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was bom in the
County of SnflFolk, England, February 20, 1826; son of John and Mary (Page)
Catling, of that locality. He came to America in 1853, and located in Wayne
Township, Erie County, where he resided eight years, and in 1861 settled in
Rockdale Township, this county. Here he lived until 1869, when he moved
to Cambridge Township, where he now resides. He was married Novem-
ber 16, 1848, to Margaret, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Jones)
Edwards, of North Wales. By this union there are three children: Mary,
born in England, wife of Sylvester Mitchell (they reside in this township); Jane
A., wife of Andrew Frisbie, in LeBoeuff, Erie Co., Penn.; Edward J., mar-
ried to Virginia Anderson (they reside on the home farm with his father).
Mr. and Mrs. Catling are members of the Christian Church at McLallen's
Corners, Erie County. He is now serving his fourth term as Auditor of his
Township. In politics he is a Democrat.
CHARLES F. CHAMBERLAIN, late County Superintendent Schools,
Cambridgeboro, was born in Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, March 5, 1844;
son of Uriah T. and Sarah (Sanborn) Chamberlain, who settled in Conneaut
Township in 1853. Uriah T. was a son of Deacon Isaac and Amy (Benton)
Chamberlain, the former an extensive farmer in central New York State; one
of the leaders in the temperance reform, and at the time of its first agitation he
kept a prominent hotel, which was the first, and for a long time the only
temperance house known in that region. His wife, a relative of Hon. Thomas
Benton, was of Puritanic origin, whose ancestors came over in the "May-
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flower," and several relica of that historic voyage are still preserved iu the
family as heirlooms. Uriah T. graduated from Oberlin College in 1838; was
ordained and installed as pastor of the Congregational Church of Fitchville,
Ohio, the same year. His last pastorate was with the Congregational Church
at Hartford, Trumbull Co., Ohio, where he preached regularly one-half the
time till the last Sabbath in October, 1878, at which time his health failing,
he was obliged to discontinue his labors. He died at the residence of his son,
in Cambridge, January 10, 1880, in his seventy-first year; his widow survives
him at the age of seventy-five and resides with her son, Charles F. They had
seven children: Mary F. (deceased), Isaac D., now in Nebraska, Ebenezer
B., New York; Charles F. ; Sarah S. , married to C. S. Carr, in Michigan;
Uriah T. Jr. (deceased) and George A., (deceased). Our subject married,
December 4, 1870, Flora, daughter of Deacon Seth and Irene (Smith) Waid,
of Randolph Township, this county. They have one child, Anna L. Mr.
Chamberlain has been a prominent resident of Cambridgeboro since 1875.
He began teaching in the common schools at the age of seventeen. He was
teacher in the public school at Riceville three years, beginning in 1864; in
] 867-68 he was Principal of the graded school at Mosiertown, and in 1869 went
to Hydetown, where he was Principal of the graded school six consecutive
years. In 1875 our subject came to Cambridgeboro, and was Principal of the
high school three years; in 1878 he was elected Superintendent of the com-
mon schools of this county, and is now serving his 3econd term. He is Chair-
man of the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania State Teachers' Associa-
tion; in 1876 was associated with D. P. Robbins, M. D., in the publication of
the Cambridge Index. Our subject and wife are members of the Congrega-
tional Church. In politics he is a Republican. He has always been an
active worker in the cause of temperance, and for two years was President of
the Cambridgeboro Christian Temperance Union. Since the above was writ-
ten our subject, on June 1, 1884, closed his second term of office as Superin-
tendent of the schools of Crawford County, and in July following moved with
his family to Humboldt, Richardson Co., Neb., having been previously elected
to the position of Superintendent and Principal of the schools of that city,
and since his arrival there he has been unanimously elected President of the
Teachers' Association of Richardson County for the ensuing year.
RICHARD D. CROSLEY, mason, Cambridgeboro, -was born in Collins,
Steuben Co., N. Y., November 5, 1825; son of Moses and Catherine (Ayers)
Crosley, who settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1834. Only
four of the eleven children born to them are now living: James in Cortland
County, N. Y., Edwin, in Illinois, Moses, in Hayfield Township, this county,
and Richard D., who resided in Hayfield Township, this county, till he was
twenty-five years of age. He learned his trade at Conneautville, and in 1858
located in Cambridge, where he has lived ever since. Our subject has been
twice married; on the first occasion, December 29, 1860, to Mary L., daughter
of Samuel St. John, of Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn., by whom
there were two children: Mary C, wife of Derastus Closson, of Cussewago
Township, this county, and Miles R. His second marriage. May 30. 1875,
was with Martha Collins, a native of Delaware, of German descent, and a
dai^ghter of Samuel H. and Eliza R. (Cole) Collins, of South Carolina. Mr.
Crosley has been a School Director of Hayfield, and has held other minor
offices. In politics he is a Republican.
JACKSON DOCTOR, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Cam-
bridge Township, this county, October 25, 1840; son of James and Mary
(Humes) Doctor, the former a son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Hiimes) Doctor,
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who settled in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1800.
Leonard was a son of George Doctor, who was a native of Germany. Eliza-
beth, the wife of Leonard, was a native of Lycoming County, Penn. , and of
Irish parentage. Mary, the wife of James Doctor, was a daughter of Archi-
bald Humes, who settled here in 1797. Of the twelve children born to James
Doctor, nine are now living, viz; John D., Margaret, Elizabeth, Rebecca,
Sarah J., James L., Jackson, Leonard J. and Joseph M. Our subject was
married September 19, 1871, to Agnes, daughter of James and Ann (Hutchi-
son) Richard, of Vernon Township. By this union are two children: Estella
and Emma. Mr. Doctor has been Judge of Elections, School Director, and
has held many other offices in his township. In politics he is a Democrat.
WILLIAM L. DOW, millwright, Drake's Mills, was born in Springfield,
Mass., June 8, 1818; son of Asa and Anna (Little) Dow, all of whom located
in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1838. Mr. Dow learned the trade of
millwright after coming here and has followed that business ever since. He
was married, January 8, 1844, to Betsy, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia
(Pressy) Reynolds, early settlers of Erie County. By this union there are
two daughters: Lydia, wife of Alton Thompson (have three children: Clyde,
William and Earl), and Lina, wife of William Nason (have two children:
Edgar G. and Maud). Both daughters reside in Cambridge Township, and
Mr. Dow has lived in the vicinity of Drake's Mills ever since he settled in the
county.
IRAD C. DRAKE, merchant, Cambridgeboro, was bom in Cranesville,
Erie Co., Penn., November 27, 1849, son of Henry A. and Lucina (Sherwood)
Drake. Henry A. was a son of Francis and Demis (Kelsey) Drake, of Stock-
bridge, Mass., and Francis was a son of William Drake, a native of England,
who came to Massachusetts in his youth and lived and died there. Lucina,
the wife of Henry A. Drake, was a daughter of John Sherwood, who settled
in Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1816. Irad C. Drake, our sub-
ject, located in Cambridge in 1877 and engaged in the clothing and gents'
furnishing goods business, which he has carried on successfully to the present
time. He was married, May 8, 1883, to Emma L., daughter of Isaac B. and
Maria (Mossinger) Gerow, of Cambridge Township, this county. Mr. Drake
and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member
of the I. O. O. F., E. A. U., and A. O. U. W.
EUGENE DRAKE, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Union City,
Erie Co., Penn., August 12, 1852, son of Henry A. and Lucina M. (Sher-
wood) Drake. He settled in Cambridge Township in 1867, and was married
January 1, 1877, to Ida, daughter of Zadok and Elizabeth (Waterhouse)
Rhodes, who settled in what is now Cambridge Township in 1835. By this
union there are two children: Zadiee A. and Allen E. Mr. Drake has resided
on his farm since 1877.
JAMES R. DURHAM, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Rock-
dale Township, Crawford Co., Penn., July 24, 1816, son of James and Moor
(Fullerton) Durham, who settled in Crawford County in 1797, the former a
native of Delaware, the latter a daughter of Thomas Fullerton, an early settler
of this county. They were parents of nine children: Hannah, Sally, Polly,
Betsey, James R., Mary Ann, Jane, Hazard P. and Angeline. James Dur-
ham, Sr. , was one of the first settlors on French Creek, Rockdale Township,
this county, where he cleared a farm; he also cleared eleven acres on what in
now known as Water Street, in the city of Meadville, Penn. He died in 1865,
aged eighty-six. Our subject has always resided in Rockdale and Cambridge
Townships, and has been principally engaged in farming. He was married
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April 17, 1838, to Lavina, daughter of Pilgrim and Rebecca (Alford) Isher-
wood, who were early settlers of Rockdale Township, this county. By this
union were born Rebecca J. (deceased); Amy L., wife of Truman Hendry x, of
Elkhart, Ind. ; Polly E. (deceased); Rose E., wife of Dr. Robbins, Erie, Penn. ;
FrancenieE. (deceased); LenaE., wife of Andrew McElheney, Franklin, Penn.;
Fayette M. (deceased); Addie H., wife of Henry Dowler, residing with her
parents; Phebe E., wife of Sherod Chapin, Cambridge Township; Kate M.,
wife of Fredric Chapin, Clarendon. Penn.; Sylvia A., wife of Charles Quill-
iam. Clarendon, Penn. ; Wilson S., Rockdale Township; Hattie A.; John C.
Mr. Durham and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has been
Supervisor and Treasurer of his township for several terms. In politics is a
Democrat.
GLENN I. FOLSOM, merchant, Cambridgeboro, was born May 3, 1857;
was the first white male child to see the light of day in Glencoe, McLeod
Co., Minn., now a city of 8,000 inhabitants. He is a son of John and Mary
J. (Smith) Folsom, former a native of New Hampshire, and a pioneer of Min-
nesota, latter a native of Erie County, Penn. John Folsom was a son of
John W. Folsom, of New Hampshire. Mrs. Folsom was a daughter of John
W. and Parmelia M. (Fuller) Smith, who were natives of Essex County, N. Y.
They were parents of three children: Watson A. (deceased), Glenn I., and
Edith E. (deceased), wife of John McKee. Our subject was married Decem-
ber 9, 1880, to Edna T., daughter of Frederick A. and Tryphosa (Snow) Nich-
ols, by whom he bas one child — Donald B. Mrs. Folsom's mother was a
daughter of Ralph and Thankful (Snow) Snow, who came from Becket, Berk-
shire Co., Mass., and settled in what is now Cambridge Township in 1816.
Mr. Folsom has been in business in Cambridgeboro since the fall of 1882, and
owns an interest in the Grange store. He is a F. & A. M., a member of the
I. O. O. F., and E. A. U. In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES W. FORD, merchant. Cambridgeboro, was born in Woodcock,
this county, July 31, 1852, son of William and Mary A. (Stone) Ford,
the former a son of James Ford, who was a son of Peter Ford, all early set-
tlers of Woodcock Township, this county; the latter a daughter of Winette
Stone, who, with her father, was also an early settler of that township. James
W. Ford, our subject, was man-ied April 2, 1877, to Anna Burns, of Genesee,
N. Y. They have three children: Hattie M., Howard W. and Blanche. Mr.
Ford located in Cambridgeboro in the spring of 1883, and, in company with
his brother, Henry O., embarked in the grocery and boot and shoe trade, in
which they are engaged at the present time. He is a member of the I. O. O.
F., and the A. O. U. W.
OLIVER A. GAGE, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Waterford
Township, Erie Co., Penn., November 1, 1819, son of Richard and Clara
(Alford) Gage, who came from Addison Coanty, Vt. , and located in Erie
County, Penn., in 1816, removing to what is now Cambridge Township, this
county, in 1820. Here they located on the farm (which they cleared) now
owned by Henry Klie. In 1838 they settled on the farm now owned by our
subject, most of which they cleared. Richard Gage died in March, 1869, in
his eighty-fourth year. His wife died April 7, 1865, aged seventy- four. They
were parents of twelve children: Peter A., in Cambridge; Aurelia, wife of
William Mitchell (both deceased); Cyrus (deceased), Stephen (deceased) ; Car-
oline, wife of Timothy Butler, Nebraska; Walter R. (deceased;; Oliver A. ;
Harriet, wife of Daniel Smith 'both deceased"); Rebecca (deceased); Nelson
(deceased); Orange, residing in Kansas, and Julia Ann, wife of A. M. Edwards,
residing in Titusville, Crawford Co., Penn. Oliver A. Gage has been twice
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married; on first occasion, January 1, 1847, to Mary, daughter of Eliud and
Polly (Williamson) Greaves, of Vermont, by whom he had six children: Clara,
wife of Laban A. Tucker, of Cambridge Township (have one child — Walter);
James, married Eliza Greaves, of Cambridge (have two children: Mary A. and
George R. ) ; George (deceased ) ;Adelia (deceased) ; Stephen and Alvin (deceased).
Our subject's second marriage, February 1, 1883, was with Augusta, daughter of
William and Minerva (Hamlin) Sharp, of Warren, Penn., by whom he had one
child — Mary E., born August 10, 1884. Mr. Gage is a member of the Cam-
bridge Grange. In politics he was formerly a Republican, but is now inde-
pendent.
ISAAC B. GEROW, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Oil Creek
Township, this county, October 11, 1829, son of Gilbert A. and Jeannette
(Titus) Gerow. Gilbert A. Gerow, a hatter by trade, was a native of Orange
County, N. Y. , and settled in Oil Creek Township, this county, in 1814, where
he passed the greater part of his life, though the last ten years were spent in
Troy, N. Y. , where he died in 1844, aged sixty-four years. His wife, born in
Lancaster, Penn., was a daughter of Daniel Titus, one of the first settlers in
Oil Creek Township, where he located in 1796. Our subject was married
April 15, 1849, to Maria, daughter of Andrew Mossinger, of Mead Township,
this county. By this union were eight children: John, married to Catherine
Peck (they live in Warren County, Penn. ); Gilbert, deceased; Daniel, deceased;
Daniel T. , married to Lillie Hyde; Marvin, now in Montana; Henry andObed,
deceased and Emma L., wife of I. C. Drake, of Cambridge. Daniel T. was
a graduate of the normal school, Edlnboro, Penn. ; studied law two years with
W. R. Bole, of Msadville, and was admitted to the bar. He is now the prin-
cipal agent of the Standard Oil Company at Jacksonville, Fla. Isaac B. Gerow
spent the first five years of his married life in Venango County, Penn. After-
ward lived three years in Riceville, this county, engaging in the lumber busi-
ness. He then returned to Venango County and manufactured lumber for
twenty-two years. In 1870 he purchased the f ai'm in Cambridge Township
where he has since resided. He has held the office of County Commissioner
one term; Auditor of his township six years, and many other minor offices. He
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics a Republican.
Among the many adventures Mr. Gerow experienced in the early days, may be
recorded the following: In the summer of 1854 a lynx or catamount inhab-
ited the woods surrounding Mr. Gerow's residence in Venango Township, and
became the terror of the neighborhood. On Christmas day of that year our
subject and five others went in pursuit of the lynx, taking a fox hound with
them which soon got on the scent and drove the brute to cover under some
tree tops lying in a deep hollow. Mr. Gerow, managing to get a fair aim at
his lynxship, fired and killed him. The animal measured five and a half feet
from tip to tip.
DANIEL GEROW, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Oil Creek
Township, this county, June 5, 1831, son of Gilbert and Jeannette (Titus)
Gerow. (See sketch of I. B. Gerow.) Our subject, who was reared on a farm,
when fourteen years old went to Venango County, Penn., and there engaged
in farming and lumbering until he was thirty-six years of age. During the
late Rebellion he enlisted September 8, 1862, in Company D, Eighteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry, and was in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek,
Hagerstown, Falling Water, and many other engagements. After serving
three years he was honorably discharged June 12, 1865. In 1868 he settled
on the farm where he now resides, in this township. Mr. Gerow was married
November 13, 1856, to Emily L., daughter of Aspinwall and Frances Cornwall,
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of Allegheny Township, Venango Co., Penn. By this union were born eight
children, four now living, viz.: Herbert A., Cecil E. , Charles C. and Lizzie
D. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He has served several terms as School Director of his township and one term
as Supervisor. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Gerow is a F. & A. M.
and a member of the G. A. E.
JAMES K. HAWTHORN, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was bom in
Sugar Creek Township, VenangcCo., Penn., December 23, 1828, son of John
D. and Sarah (Cousins) Hawthorn. John D. was a son of Delano Hawthorn,
one of the first settlers of the State of Illinois; his wife was a daughter of
"William Cousins, a native of England and one of the first settlers of Venango
County, Penn. Our subject settled in Cambridge Township, this county, in
1865. He was married January 1, 1862, to Matilda, daughter of Henry and
Mary (Humes) Allen, of Cambridge Township, this county, the former of whom
was a native of England, and settled in Cambridge Township in 1824; the latter
was a daughter of John Humes, an early settler of Woodcock Township, this
County. By this union there were six children, viz. : Abner, William, Boone,
Mary (deceased), James and Bertha. Mr. Hawthorn and wife are members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been Supervisor and School Director
of his township. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but is now a Pro-
hibitionist.
ALONZO HERRICK, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Berk-
shire County, Mass., June 2, 1818, son of Ezra and Nancy (Ward) Herrick,
who in 1836 settled on the farm in Cambridge Township now owned by O. E.
Kingsley, which they cleared and improved. They subsequently moved to
Cranesville, Erie Co., Penn., and there died. They were parents of eight
children, viz.: Almira (deceased), wife of James Sargent, of Massachusetts;
William, residing in Erie County, Penn., was married twice, his first wife
being Betsy Robbins, his second Angeline Durham; Alonzo, our subject;
Eunice, wife of Darius Rockwell, in Cambridge Township, this county;
Nathan, married to Julia Goodenough, in Cranesville; Olive, wife of Harvey
Hilliger, in Wisconsin; Nancy; Phineas, married to Martha Hotchkiss, in
Michigan. Our subject was married April 23, 1845, to Eliza A., daughter of
Ira and Amret (Cass) Nichols, formerly of Massachusetts, who located in
Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1831, and in 1835 removed to Rock-
dale, now Cambridge Township, this county, settling on the farm now occupied
by our subject, with whom Mrs. Nichols, now in her ninety-fourth year, is
living. To Mr. and Mrs. Herrick were born eight children: Nancy A.; Sarah
M., wife of John Anderson, of Topeka, Kan.; George C, married to Lizzie
Culbertson, Edinboro, Penn.; Norton J., married to Flora Culbertson, Cam-
bridgeboro; Alice E. ; Joseph M. , married to Blanche Burchfield, in
Edinboro, Penn. ; Myra; and Willie C. Mr. Herrick and wife are adherents
of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is
a Republican.
JOHN P. HICKS, liveryman and farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born
in Cambridge Township, this county; son of William and Mary (Fullerton)
Hicks, natives of Pennsylvania (both deceased). They were the parents of four
children, of whom John P. is the third. Our subject received a common
school education, and at the age of seventeen engaged to learn shoe-making,
at which trade he worked sixteen years. By industrious habits and economy,
he saved enough money to enable him to purchase a farm of ninety acres in Cam-
bridge Township, this county. He owned a livery stable four years previous
to 1876, when he moved to his present farm. Four years later he returned
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to Cambridge, and again entered the livery business, and at present has six
horses. He deals more or less extensively in horses— buying and selling.
Mr. Hicks was married in 1877 to Lorena Farlin, a native of this county.
He has served the people of this township one year as Assessor. In politics
he is a Democrat.
GEORGE D. HUMES, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born March 13,
1828, son of Robert and Mary (Doctor) Humes; the former a son of Archibald
Humes, who settled in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1797;
the latter a daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth (Humes) Doctor, who settled
in this township in 1803, together with a brother and sister, Frederick and
Mary Doctor, who never married. Their mother, who came with them, died
in 1805 at an advanced age. Archibald Humes was the parent of three chil-
dren: Mary, wife of James Doctor; Margaret, wife of George Doctor, and
Robert, who married Mary Doctor and had two children — Elizabeth and George
D. Our subject was married May 27, 1855, to Esther A., daughter of Will-
ard and Emily (Marcy) Ames. By this union are two children: Elmer E. and
Edwin G.' Mr. Humes was so unfortunate as to lose his arm by being caught
in a threshing-machine, December 23, 1848. He and his wife are members
of the Methodist Church. Our subject is a member of Cambridge Lodge, 901,
I. O. O. F., and the E. A. U. of Cambridge. He has been Justice of the Peace
fifteen years and has held nearly every o£Sce in the gift of his township.
Politically he is a Democrat.
ALLEN D. HUTCHISON, proprietor of livery, Cambridgeboro, was
born in Richmond Township, this county, July 19, 1843; son of Elder and
Harriet (Allen) Hutchison; the former a son of one of the first settlers of Rich-
mond Township, this county, the latter a daughter of William and Harriet
Allen, and grand daughter of James and Elizabeth (Fuggle) Allen, who set-
tled in this township in 1824. All were natives of England. Elder Hutchi-
son was parent of five children: Elizabeth, Mary, Allen D., Brady and Dwight.
Our subject, Allen D. , was married April 15, 1866, to Mary L., daughter of
James and Eunice (Morse) Decker, of Rockdale Township. By this union
were four children: Delroy and Frank, now living; Blanche and Harry,
deceased. Mr. Hutchison lived in Richmond Township until after marriage,
when he removed to Rockdale Township, where he resided three years. In
1874 he located in Cambridge, where he has since resided. He is a member of
the Masonic Lodge of Cambridge. Has been Constable of the borough four
terms; in politics is a Democrat.
AMOS KELLY, banker, Cambridgeboro, was born in Rockdale Township,
this county, September 8, 1838, son of John and Mary (Langley) Kelly, the
former of whom was the first white child born in Rockdale Township, this
county, son of Isaac and Hannah (Carnahan) Kelly, who located in Bloomtield
Township, this county, in 1799, but in 1800 removed to Rockdale Township,
where they passed the remainder of their lives. The father of our subject
was twice married; on first occasion, December 20, 1821, to Mary, daughter
of John and Mary Langley, the former a native of Ireland and who settled in
Cambridge Township, this county in 1812; the latter a native of Washington
County, Penn. By this union were six children: Nancy, deceased; James P. ;
Polly A., wife of H. H. Howard; John L. ; George N., deceased; and Amos.
The present wife of .lohn Kelly was Mrs. Lydia (West) Hamilton, to whom he
was married March 4, 1846. and to this union wore born three children: Joseph-
ine, wife of Jason McCray; Agnes, deceased; and an infant, deceased.
Our subject was married May 14, 1857, to Adelaide, daughter of Virgil and
Mary (Logue) Birchard, and grand -daughter of James Birchard, formerly of
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Massachusetts, who settlfld in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1813. Mr.
nd Mrs. Kelly are parents of six children: Alton A., Milford B ; Bernie C,
eceased; Frank R.; an infant, deceased; and Inez, deceased. Our subject
and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. In 1872 he located in
Cambridceboro, and in company with his brother. John Langley Kelly,
embarked in banking business, which has since been conducted suoc^sfully
under firm name J. L. & A. Kelly. In politics Mr. Kelly is a stanch Repub-
lican.
HENRY C. KLIE, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Washing-
ton Township, Erie Co., Penn., October 28, 1845; son of Henry and Aurelia
(Arnaman) Klie, who located in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1855,
and, after residing there eighteen years, moved to Richmond Township, this
county, where they now live. Our subject was married January 1, 1870, to
Amelia, daughter of Henry Bramer, and a native of Germany. By this union
there are three children: Dona, Frank and Walla. Mr. Klie purchased his
farm in Cambridge Township in 1874. He has acted as Supervisor, Inspect-
or, Judce of Elections, and Auditor of his township. In politics he is a
Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Cambridge.
AARON T. LONG, butcher, Cambridgeboro, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, July 13, 1834; son of Jacob and Ann (Wolf) Long,
who came from Lebanon County, Penn., and settled in this township about
1828. Jacob Long had eight children, three of whom are living, viz. : Har-
riet, wife of Frank Maxwell; Margaret M., wife of John Terrill; and Aaron
T. Our subject was married November 26, 1863, to Lucretia, widow of
Henry C. Long, by whom she had three children, two now living: Edward D.,
now in Wisconsin, and George C, of East Saginaw, Mich. (George C. was
married September 24, 1884, at East Saginaw, Mich., by Rev. W. Spencer, to Miss
Leona Zeron, of Port Dover, Ontario. She is a daughter of Zera and Phebe
(Carter) Rockwell, who settled in Cambridge Township in 1817.) By this union
there are two children: Clara E. and Flora A. Mr. Long had always fol-
lowed agricultural pursuits until 1877, when he sold his farm and located in
Cambridgeboro, and has since been engaged in butchering. He has been
Supervisor of his township, Judge and Inspector of Election. In politics he
is a Democrat. Mr. Long, wife and eldest daughter are members of the Pres-
byterian Church.
MATTHEW H. LUSE, Justice of the Peace, Cambridgeboro, was born in
Warren County, Penn., December 11, 1844; son of Israel and Elizabeth
(Tuthill) Luse, of that county. Israel Luse, who was a son of Shubel Luse
and a native of Vermont, was lost at sea in 1849, while on a voyage to Cali-
fornia. Elizabeth, his wife, a native of Warren Comity, died in 1851. Ovir
subject came to this county in 1859, locating at Meadville, where he learned
the trade of carriage-painter. At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the war of
the Rebellion, going out in Company I, Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. He
was in the battles of Opequan, Va., Cedar Mountain, Seven Pines, Gettys-
burg, Mine Run, the Wilderness, second battle of Bull Run, and other
engagements. He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run and
paroled on the field. In 1864 he was again taken prisoner, at Petersburg,
and after nine months' confinement in Libby, Andersonville, Savannah and
Millen prisons, was exchanged, and he then rejoined his regiment at Peters-
biu'g. He enlisted October 6, 1861, and was honorably discharged July 13,
1865. Our subject was married April 20, 1874. to Sarah, daughter of Charles
P. and Margaret (Baiigher) Penoyer, of Cambridgeboro. By this union were
born two children, Charles (deceased) and Ernest. Mr. Luse located in Cam-
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bridgeboro in 1873. In 1881 he was appointed Justice of the Peace, to fill
an unexpired term, and was elected in 1882 for a term of five years. In poli-
tics he is a Republican. Mr. Luse and wife are members of the Conf.'regationaI
Church; he is a member of the I. 0. O. F., A. O. U. W., K. of H. and G. A. R.
L. HALSEY MITCHELL, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in what
is now Cambridge Township, Crawford Co., Penn., December 14, 1832. son of
Peter and Hannah (Weston) Mitchell, and grandson of Nathan Mitchell, who
settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1801. Peter Mitchell was the
parent of seven children: Polly, wife of Thomas Holden, Erie County, Penn.;
Harriet, wife of Josiah Robbins, of Cambridge Township, this county; Eunice
(deceased), wife of W. C. Isherwood; Susan, wife of James Culbertson of Erie
County, Penn. ; James W. ; George W., and L. Halsey. Our subject was married
February 14, 1856, to Adeline, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Isherwood)
Culbertson, of Erie County, Penn., by whom he has two children: Ella, wife of
Charles Siverling, residing in Erie County, Penn. (they have one son, named
Albertis Leroy) and Florence E. Mr. Mitchell never sought office, though he
has held several minor positions in his township. He is a Republican in poli-
tics. Is a member of the A. O. U. W., and of the Cambridge Grange.
SYLVESTER M. MITCHELL, farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Cambridge-
boro, was born in Cambridge Township, Crawford Co., Penn., May 23, 1850,
son of William and Aurelia (Gage) Mitchell, and grandson of Nathan Mitchell,
who settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1801. Our subject was
married January 10, 1871, to Mary Catling, a native of England, and daughter
of Peter and Margaret (Edwards) Catling, of Cambridge Township, this county.
By this union were born four children, viz.: Peter, Slabel, Bertie and Anna.
Mr. Mitchell has lived on his present farm for five years. In politics he is a
Republican.
AMASA F. MOSES, editor and proprietor of the Cambridge Netcs, Cam-
bridgeboro, was born October 6, 1855, in Potsdam, N. Y., son of A. B. and
Mary A. (Foster) Moses, the former born in 1815, in Vermont, and the latter
in 1829, in the State of New York. They were the parents of six children.
Our subject was educated in an academy at Canton, N. Y., and has always
been an extensive reader on general subjects. His education has not only
been literary but musical, and in 1873 he learned telegraphing. In 1874 he
began the printer's trade at Union City, Penn., and rapidly advanced to the
foremanship and subsequently to the position of publisher and editor. He
was married in 1877 at Cambridgeboro, Penn., to Anna B. Hanson, born in
Venango, Penn., in 1857, daughter of S. W. and Mary (Siverling) Hanson,
the former born in 1835, in Canada, the latter in 1840, in Venango, Penn.
To this union have been born four children, of whom two are now living, viz.:
Roy and Ernest. Our subject resided in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., until
1870, when he removed with his parents to Erie County, Penn., and came to
Cambridgeboro in 1876. In 1878 he bought the Leader, a newspaper at
Waterford, Erie Co., Penn., and in 1883 he returned to his present home,
where he gives his personal attention to the editing and publishing of the
Cambridge News. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church; a Republican
in politics. He is a member of the I .O. O. F. and E. A. U. societies.
BENJAMIN B. REYNOLDS, manufacturer, Cambridgeboro, was born in
Waterford Township, Erie Co , Penn., September 17, 1837; son of George and
Betsy (Lyiuan) Reynolds, both natives of this county and early settlers of Water
ford Township, Erie County; tbe former of Scotch and Irish descent, son of
William Reynolds; the latter was a daughter of William Lyman, and of Gormac
lineage. Our subject was educated in the common schools of Erie County. In
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1855 he located in Woodstock, McHenry Co., 111., and worked in a planing-
mill until the breaking out of the Rebellion. He enlisted, August 6, 1861, in
Company F, Ninety- tifch Illinois Volunteer Infantry; and was in the battle
of Champion Hill, went through the siege of Vicksburgand Natchez; took part
in other minor engagements, and was honorably discharged at Chicago,
111., June 17, 1863. Mr. Reynolds has been twice married, on first occa-
sion, February 1, 1858, to Irene M., daughter of Matthew and Betsey (Gilbert)
Reynolds, of Woodstock, 111., by whom he had one son, George M. Mrs.
Reynolds dying April 14, 1874, our subject was married October 22, 1874,
to Frances, daughter of Thomas and Fanny (Wyman) Bloomfield, and grand-
daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Morris) Bloomfield, who were among the
first settlers of Bloomfield Township, this county, which bears their name.
The Bloamfields were of Scotch and the Wymans of Welsh and English descent;
the ancestors of the latter being among the Pilgrims who came over in the
"May Flower," and landed on Plymouth Rock. In 1866 Mr. Reynolds located
in Cambridge and for three years worked in Johnson, St. John & Co.'s planing-
mill. He went to Rockdale in 1869 and after occuping the position of foreman
in the planing-mill of Kelly, Howard & Co. for three years, purchased the mill
and continued the business two years for himself. In 1875 ho returned to
Cambridge and embarked in same business which he conducted for four years,
then began manufacturing shingles, in which he is still engaged. From 1878
to 1882, in company with T. T. Root, he did an extensive business in barrel
headings; since 1879, has also been engaged in manufacturing cider. In 1880
he commenced making apple jelly, in which he is doing a large business,
having all the latest improvements in machinery for manufacturing this article.
Mr. Reynolds is one of the leading manufacturers and business men of Cam-
bridge. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W. and G. A. R. In
politics he is a Republican.
JAMES G.RHODES, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Connecti-
cut, June 5, 1808; son of Jonathan and Mary (Young) Rhodes, who settled in
what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1835, on the tract now owned
by his sons, James G. and Jonathan S. and Zadock's widow. They were parents
of nine children: James G., Zadock, deceased; Amy, wife of Samuel B. ,
Thomas, in Missouri; Hiram B. (deceased); Jonathan S. : Lydia, wife of John
Waterhouse, in LeBa3uf Township, Erie Co., Penn. ; Catherine, wife of Hiram
Isherwood, of Cambridge Township, this county; Caroline, wife of William
Laugherty, of Rockdale Township, this county; Violetta, wife of Christopher
Warren, in LeBoeuf, Erie Co., Penn. Our subject was married November 14,
1851, to Sally, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Anderson) Daniel, early set-
tlers of Rockdale Township, thi§ county, the former a native of Bucks County,
this State, the latter a native of Virginia. By this marriage there were eight
children: Daniel (deceased); Hiram, married Viola Drake; George, married
Alice Campbell (now deceased) ; Elizabeth, wife of Charles Campfield, of Rock-
dale Township, this county; Anna (deceased); Mary; Rio and John. Mr.
Rhodes has resided on his present place ever since he came to this county
with his parents in 1835. He has been Constable, Supervisor and School
Director of Rockdale Township, this county, and has held other minor offices.
In politics he is a Republican.
ZADOCK RHODES, deceased, was born in Sterling, Conn., August 25,1811,
son of Jonathan and Mary (Young) Rhodes, who settled in Rockdale, now Cam-
bridge Township, this county, in 1835. He was married January 21, 1841, to
Elizabeth, daughter of William and Rebecca (Isherwood) Waterhouse, of Le-
Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Penn. By this union were six children: Amy
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(deceased); Lewis (deceased); Almina F. ; Young J., married to Aurie Porter;
Ida M., wife of Eugene Drake, and Allen. Those now living reside in Cam-
bridge Township, this county. Mr. Rhodes held the office of Road Commis-
sioner and School Director of his township several terms. In politics he was
a Democrat. He died July 12, 1870, in his fifty-ninth year. His widow
resides on the old homestead.
YOUNG J. RHODES, lumber manufacturer, Cambridgboro, was born in
Rockdale Township, this county, August 8, 1852; son of Zadock Y. and Eliz-
abeth (Waterhouse) Rhodes, early settlers of that township. Our subject was
raised on a farm and received his early educatiou at the common schools. He
attended the Mount Union College at Alliance, Ohio, two years, graduating
from that institution in 1874. He located in Cambridge Township, this,
county, in 1875, and embarked in the manufacture of lumber, in which busi-
ness he has been profitably engaged up to the present time. Mr. Rhodes was
married May 31, 1875, to Aurie, daughter of Philander G. and Clarissa
(Mitchell) Porter, of Cambridge Township, this county. By this union there
are three children : Dolly, Horace and Robert. Mr. Rhodes is now serving
his second term as Justice of the Peace. In politics he is a Democrat.
JONATHAN S. RHODES, farmer, P. 0. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Rhode Island, January 7,1821; son of Jonathan and Mary (Young) Rhodes,
who settled in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1835. Our
subject was married May 20, 1852, to Mary A., daughter of Jonathan and
Louisa (Doolittle) Stoddard, who has borne him five children : Alida S.,
Ellen L., Emma C., Zadoc L. and Mary A. Of these Alida S. married Edgar
Throop, of Rockdale Township, this county. They have three children : Den-
nis, Lillie and Lynn (twins). Emma C. married J. N. Jarvis; have one child —
Ethel — and reside in Tennessee. Mary A. married James McClafferty, ot
Washington Township, Erie County. Mr. Rhodes lives on a part of the tract
his father took up and settled on in 1835. In politics he is a Democrat.
JOSIAH ROBBINS, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Washing-
ton Township, Erie Co., Penn., April 21, 1817, son of Josiah and Elizabeth
(Steward) Robbins, who located in Erie County in 1815, and removed from
thence to Rockdale Township, this county, in 1821. Josiah Robbins, Sr., who
was a native of Connecticut, died in 1862, in his seventy-third year; his
widow, a native of New York, departed this life February 22, 1882, aged
eighty-nine. Of their fifteen children six are now living: Josiah, George,
Henry, Palace, Abigail and Mary. Our subject was married July 16, 1840, to
Harriet, daughter of Peter and Hannah (Weston) Mitchell, and grand-daugh-
ter of Nathan Mitchell, who came from Massachusetts and settled in Rockdale
Township, this county, in 1801. By this union there were five children, viz. :
Hannah, wife of Benjamin Akerly, residing in Waterford Township, Erie Co.,
Penn. (have four children: Victor, Leon, Clark and Nellie); Maryette, deceased;
Halsey, deceased; Eunice, deceased, and George, married to Paulina Churchill,
of LeBoeuf (have one child — DeForest L.). Mr. Robbins has lived on his
present farm fifteen yeai-s. He was formerly a Whig in politics, but has been
a Republican since the organization of the party.
ADDISON O. ROCKWELL, retired, Cambridgeboro, was born in what is
now Cambridge Township, this county, December 16, 1819, son of Bernard
and Rebecca (Mercy) Rockwell, who settled in Rockdale (now Cambridge) in
1817. They were from Berkshire County, Mass., and had six children: Addi-
son O., Sally A., Emily M. (deceased), Emeline M. (deceased), Eunice L.
(deceased) and Esther F. Bernard Rockwell died October 9, 1864, at the age
of seventy-two; his widow is still living, at the age of eighty-five. Our sub-
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ject was married October 8, 1845, to Martha L. , daughter of Sylvester and
Mercy (Thomis) Root, who settled here in 1819. By this union were two chil-
dren: Wilbur F. (deceased), and LaRue D., who married Fannie Lane, of
Potter County, Penn. , by whom he has had four children: Alfred L., Flor-
ence, Ethel and Paul, the latter two deceased. LaRue D. was in the late
war, having enlisted February 23, 1864, when but fourteen years of age, in
Company E, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Was wounded
at Laurel Hill, battle of the Wilderness, May 8, 1864, and honorably dis-
charged October 4, 1865. He is now a practicing physician at Union City.
Addison O. Rockwell owns the farm on which his father first settled. He has
held every ofi&ce in the gift of his township, with the exception of Justice of
the Peace and Constable. Is a member of and Steward in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Mrs. Rockwell is an adherent of the Baptist denomination.
EPHRAIM S. ROCKWELL, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
what is now Cambridge Township, this county, July 13, 1824; son of Zera
and Phebe (Carter) Rockwell, who came from Massachusetts and settled in
this township in 1817. They were the parents of eight children, viz. : William
S., Louisa M., Laura A., Abner O , Horace N. , Ephraim S., Harriet P. and
Phebe L. Zera Rockwell died in 1862 in his seventy-first year. Our subject
has been twice married; on first occasion in September, 1847, to Mary E.
Dodge, of this township, who bore him four children: William D. (deceased),
Frank D., Hannah L. and Linn L. His second marriage occurred July 5,
1875, with Lettie, daughter of Phineas and Maria (Noble) Elderkin, of this
township. Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell are members of the Presbyterian Church.
He has been School Director of his township several terms. In politics is a
Republican.
SUMNER F. ROOT, farmer, P. O. Cimbridgeboro, was born in Cambridge
Township, Crawford Co., Penn., July 7, 1831, son of Daniel and Susannah
(Church) Root, who came from Middletield, Hampshire Co., Mass., to Cam-
bridge (then Rockdale) Township, this county, in 1819, and settled on the
farm now owned by our subject. They started with an ox-team, but when
thev got as far as Albany the oxen gave out and were exchanged for a pair of
horses. It took five weeks to make this journey. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Root
had six children, viz.: Electa D., wife of E. S. S. Root, residing in Rockdale
Township, this county; Meribah A.., married to Rev. N. O. Thomas, in Rich-
mond Township, this county; Daniel, also in Richmond Township; Eliakim
W., deceased; Sumner F. and Ann. Daniel Root, Sr. , died September 3,
1881, in his eighty-ninth year; his wife died September 25, 1858, aged sixty
three She was a daughter of Green H. Church, of Middletield, Mass. The
Root (originally spelled Rootes) family, of Cambridge, are descended from
John Rootes, a native of Badby, Northamptonshire, England, who settled in
Connecticut in 1635-36, and are known as the Farmington line. Our subject,
Sumner F., and his sister Ann, reside on the old homestead.
JUSTIN ROOT, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in what is now
Cambridge Township, this county, December 29, 1833; son of Sylvester and
Mercy (Thomas) Root, who settled in Cambridge Township in 1820. The
father of our subject came from Middletield, Mass. , and was a son of Daniel
and Electa (Wardwell) Root. ' Daniel was a son of Thomas Root, whose father,
Timothy Root, was a native of Westfield, Mass. The Roots are descendants
of three brothers who came from England and settled in Salem, Mass., in 1635-
36. Sylvester Root had eight children: Martha L., Sally A., Harmony, Syl-
vester B. , Justin, Morton, Timothy T. and Lucy A. Justin Root, our sub-
ject, was married January 10, 1861, to Nancy, daughter of Levi G. and Eliza-
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beth (Gross) Birchard, by whom he has two children: Lizzie A., born April
14, 1865 (the day President Lincoln was assassinated), and Andrew A, bom
August 28, 1866, died of typhoid fever September 27, 1884, aged eighteen
years, one month. He was a grand and noble young man, and being the only
son, his loss is a sad affliction to his parents and sister. Mr. Boot lives on a
part of the farm settled by James Birchard in 1813. He is a member of the
Knights of Honor; is a Republican in politics. He and his family are members
of the Presbyterian Church.
AMASA B. ROSS, retired, Cambridgeboro, was bom in Peru, Berkshire
Co., Mass., November 26, 1810; son of Increase B. and Lucy A. (Foote) Ross,
who were parents of three sons: Amasa B., Charles and John. All were
natives of Massachusetts and early settlers of Cambridge, this county. Increase
B. Ross was a son of Amasa and Sarah (Bartlett) Ross. Amasa B. Ross, our
subject, settled in Cambridge, this county, in 1838, and engaged in the mer-
cantile business, which he followed until 1870, when he retired. He was mar-
ried November 10, 1840, to Harriet R., daughter of Samuel and Betsy (Cros-
by) Beedy, who settled in Erie County about 1830; they were formerly of New
Hampshire. To this union were born six children, viz. : Dixi H., married to
Lucy Burchard (have two children: Harry and Harriet, and reside at Victoria,
Vancouver Island, B. C); Mowbray B., married to Mary E. Fullerton (have two
daughters: Florence G. and Hattie M., and reside in Brooklyn, N. Y. ); Bertha
M. (deceased); Grace H. (deceased) married George Wade, left twin daughters
named Grace R. and Georgie R. ; Winsluw B., married to Adell Leffingnell,
(deceased) (have one child — Almond B. — and reside in Cambridge); Minnie F.
(deceased). Mr. Ross was the leading merchant in Cambridge until his retire-
ment in 1870. He served one term in the Pennsylvania State Legislature in
1854-55; was a School Director of his township sixteen years and filled many
other important offices. He was formerly a Whig, but joined the Republican
party at its organization and has been one of its active supporters ever since.
Our subject always takes a leading part in educational and church interests;
has been a member of and one of the Deacons in the First Congregational
Church of Cambridge since its organization in 1852.
EMORY P. RUSSELL, proprietor and Principal of the Conservatory of
Music, Cambridgeboro, was born in New York City, September 20, 1855, son
of. Joseph and Julia A. (Pool) Russell, now residents of Boston, Mass. He
received his early education at the schools of Newton, Mass., and graduated
from the high school of that place. He began the study of music when twelve
years of age; for ten years was a student of music in Boston under special
instructors, and is now considered one of the most thoroughly trained musicians
in the country. While studying to master his profession, he was employed in
one of the largest silk stores in Boston, and used his salary to pay for his
musical education. He was a member of the Boylston Musical Club for sev-
eral years, and sang in many of the leading churches and concert companies of
Boston. He taught music in the public schools of Newton and Watertown,
Mass., two years. Mr. Russell was married April 16, 1879, to Jennie M.,
daughter of John and Clarinda (Brackett) Little, of Cambridge, Mass. In 1881
he took charge of the musical department of the State Normal School at Edin-
boro, Penn., where he remained two years. There were but fourteen students
of music when he took charge. When he left, the class had increased to for-
ty-nine. In the fall of 1883 he located in Cambridge, and opened the Cam-
bridge Conservatory of Music, which has succeeded far beyond his expecta-
tions, and the press has given Lim many complimentary notices in reference to
the thoroughness of the instructions given at this institution. Our subject has
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recently purchnsed a lot 60x220, on which he has erected a fine hall which will
accommodate 200 students. He has five assistants, and his wife is Principal
of the piano department. Prof. Russell is a gentleman of culture and refine-
ment, and thoroughly uaderstands his profession. He is a member of the
Northwestern Commandery of Knights Templar, the Ancient Order United
Workmen, and Equitable Aid Union. He and his wife are members of the
Baptist Church.
JONATHAN W. SALEN, hotel keeper, Cambridgeboro, was born in Rich-
mond Township, this county, September 12, 1845, son of William and Hettie
(Moyer) Salen, who settled in that township in 1840, on the farm where they
now reside. William Salen was a native of France, and his wife of Lehigh
County, Penn. They had eleven children: Sally, deceased; Helena, Ange-
line; Catherine, deceased; Peter, William, Jonathan W., Lewis; Esther,
deceased; Mary; George, deceased. Our subject was raised on a farm. At
the age of twenty-six he engaged in the drug business at Pierpont, Ohio, fol-
lowing same occupation three years. In 1872 he moved to Concord, Erie Co.,
Penn. , and embarked in the lumber trade, in which he still retains an interest
there along with W. R. Wade. In 1877 Mr. Salen removed to Corry, Penn.,
and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, shingles, etc., which business he
sold out in the fall of 1882, and in May, 1883, he came to Cambridge and
purchased the American Hotel property, which he remodeled from cellar to
garret. It now has the reputation of being second to no hotel in western
Pennsylvania. Mr. Salen has been twice married; on first occasion, December
28, 1871, to Agnes P.', daughter of John and Lydia (West) Kelly. John Kelly
was the first white child born in Rockdale Township, this county, and was a
son of Isaac and Hannah (Carnahan) Kelly, who settled in what is now Bloom-
field Township, this county, in 1799. To this union were born three children:
John, Maud (deceased) and Walla. Oiir subject's second marriage was
December 13, 1882, with Mrs. Helen Jude, daughter of John and Mary Ray-
mer, of Spartansburg, Penn. Mr. Salen is a F. & A. M., a member of the
I. O. 0. F., and the E. A. U.
ADAM SHERRED, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, November 22, 1810; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Zerns)
Sherred, who came from Susquehanna County, Penn., and settled in Venango
Township, this county, in 1797. Michael was a son of Jacob Sherred, an
early settler of Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn. He was parent of
twelve children: John, Adam, George, Henry, Polly, Peggy, Sally, Christena,
Leah, Solomon, Jonathan and Blaria. Our subject was married October 1,
1835, to Susan, daughter of John and Susan (Lytle) Shearer, who settled in
what is now Cambridge Township in 1797. To this union were born seven
children, viz.: Mary A., wife of James L. Doctor; Andrew J., married to
Emily Hardman, of Ohio; John O., married to Tabitha Johnston; Michael
M., married to Mary J. Bole; Lucian S., married to Clara Campbell; Josiah
D., married to Julia Brookhouser; James S., married to Ella Peiffer. Mr.
Sherred has lived on his farm since 1837. He has been Judge of Election.
In politics is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian
Church.
MICHAEL M. SHERRED, cheese-maker, P. O.Venango, was born in Cam-
bridge Township, this county, November 25, 1842; son of Adiira and
Susan (Shearer) Sherred. He was married September 10, 1872, to Mary J.,
daughter of John and Margaret (Gilmore) Bole, of Venango Township, this
county. By this union there is one child, Ray G. Mr. Sherred and wife are
members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the K. of P. In
politics is a Democrat.
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ALANSON SHERWOOD, manufacturer, Cambridgeboro, was born in this
township, July 22, 1832; son of Burnet M. and Eliza (Briggs) Sherwood,
and grandson of John Sherwood, who settled in Washington Township in
1816. Alanson Sherwood was twice married; his first wife was Louisa,
daughter of Hiram Johnson, of Edinboro, formerly of Maine, to whom he was
married November, 1854. By this union there were three children: Ada,
(deceased), William and Eliza B. His second wife was Emma Johnson, a
half-sister of his first wife, to whom he was married September, 1873. The
issue of this marriage was one child — Mabel. Mr. Sherwood began the manu-
facture of shovel handles in Edinboro, in 1853, and carried on business there
until 1873, when he located in Cambridgeboro, and engaged in the same
business on a larger scale, and in connection with that, in company with his
father, engaged also in flour-milling, planing-mill and lumber business, which
partnership lasted until 1881, when the father sold his interest to three of his
sons; they in turn sold to Thomas H. Agnew, the same year, and the business
has been carried on successfully to the present time, under the firm name of
Sherwood & Agnew. Mr. Sherwood is now Burgess of Cambridgeboro, serv-
ing his second term. In politics be is a Republican.
BENJAMIN F. SIVERLING, stock dealer, Cambridgeboro, was born in
Venango Township, this county, May 1, 1844; son of Jacob and Barbara
(Kleckner) Siverling, and grandson of Daniel Siverling, who was one of the first
settlers in what is now Venango Township. Our subject was married Novem-
ber, 1872, to Fannie, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Parker) Stillwell, of New
York City, by whom he had one child — Sarah A. Mrs. Siverling died August
28, 1879, and in the same year he located in Cambridgeboro, this township.
He is a member of the K. of H. and the E. A. U. In politics Mr. Siverling
is a Republican.
WATSON S. SMITH, farmer, P. 0. Cambridgeboro, was born in Mill
Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn., June 25, 1856; son of John W. and Per-
meiia M. (Fuller) Smith, who settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in
1857. They had thirteen children, nine of whom are now living, viz. : Mary
J. (Mrs. John Folsom), Susan C. (Mrs. John Dawson), Sabra (Mrs. Henry Lang-
ley), Melvina (Mrs. S. C. T. Dodd), John A. (married RhodaBunoe), Julia (Mrs.
Chas. Ferry), Minnie, Victory C. (married Emma E. Deans), and Watson S.
Our subject was married January 18, 1880, to Arlette, daughter of Hardy and
Almira P. (Pratt) Cuqhing, of Panama, N. Y., by whom he has one child —
Kenneth C. John W. Smith died in 1877 at the age of sixty-eight; his wife
died in 1873. Our subject had always resided in Rockdale Township until the
spring of 1884, when he removed to Cambridge. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
JEREMIAH M. STANFORD, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Jefi'erson County, N. Y., October 26, 1821; son of Giles and Betsy (Bunce)
Stanford, who settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1847. They had
twelve children: Jeremiah M., Aurelia, Newell (deceased), Riza, Mary, Jean-
nette, Cassandra, Andrew, Harriet, Charlotte (deceased), George and Oscar.
Our subject was married July 8, 1852, to Sally, daughter of Sylvester and
Mercy (Thomas) Root, who settled in Cambridge Township, this county, in
1820. By this union were ten children: Frank, Mercy H., Eliakim, Ada,
Charlie, Egbert, Ella, Timothy, Ralph and Myra. Of these, Mercy H. mar-
ried Frank Shrobb, of Meadville, Penn., and resides in Clinton County. Penn.
(have foiy children: Nora, Almon and two infants). Mr. Stanford lived in
Rockdale Township, this county, until 1883, when he purchased the Sylvester
Root farm in Cambridge Township, where he now resides. Both he and his
wife are members of the Baptist Church, In politics he is a Republican.
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JACOB P. STRAYER, A,*M., M. D., Cambridgeboro, was born in Green-
wood Township, this county, Augost 6, 1853, son of Jacob and Jemima (Dan-
iels) Strayer, the former of whom came from York County, Penn., and settled
in Greenwood Township in 1821. Jacob P., our subject, was raised on a farm,
receiving his early education at the common schools and later at the graded
school in Geneva. In the spring of 1873 he went to the normal school at
Ediuboro, where he remained one term. In the fall of the same year he
entered Allegheny College at Meadville, where he graduated in 1878, and the
same year began the study of medicine with Dr. E. H. Dewey, of Meadville.
He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, of the class of
1880. He began the practice of medicine the same year in Geneva, where he
remained until 1882, when he located in Cambridge, this county, where he
has been practicing to the present time. He was married September 30, 1877,
to Lois A. Slaven, of Greenwood, this county, by whom he has one child —
Blanche L. His wife died October 10, 1883.
GEORGE UPHAM, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Canton,
Mass., October 25, 1815, son of Nathan and Susannah (Tilden) Upham, the
former a native of England, the latter of Scotland, and who located in
LeBoBuf Township, Erie County, in 1817. They were parents of nine chil-
dren: Naomi, Freelove, Sally, Susan, Clarissa, Nathan, Eliza, George and
Roxa. Our subject purchased his farm in Cambridge Township in 1841; it
comprises seventy-one acres of land, fifty-live of which he has cleared himself,
and which he settled on in 1845. He was married September 18, 1845, to
Lydia, daughter of Robert and Mercy (Atwell) Dodge, natives of Vermont;
By this union were seven children, viz.: Mary, deceased; Roxa C, wife of
Sylvester Culbertson, Erie County; George C, married to Tempie Smith,
reside in Nebraska; John N., married to Emma R. Racop, Venango Town-
ship, this county; Effie O., wife of A. B. Skelton, Nebraska; Amos T., also in
Nebraska; and Uattie A., who lives at home with her parents. In politics Mr.
Upham is a Democrat.
GEORGE L. WADE, formerly junior member of the firm of Moses & Wade,
editors and proprietors of the Cambridge News, Cambridgeboro, was born
April 25, 1857, in Chautauqua County, N. Y. His father, Lewis N. Wade,
was born in 1831, and died in 1874. He was a farmer and lumberman, and
for many years was in business in Union City, Erie County. He was a mem-
ber of the I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. His wife, Relief M. (Bates) Wade,
was born in the State of New York in 1839. They were the parents of three
children: J. E., F. E. and George L. She is now in Cambridgeboro, the wife
of H. L. Bacon, whom she married in 1880. Our subject received ac ommon
school education, and began the printing business with J. A. Pain, of the
Carry Telegraph. He picked up the trade with rapidity, and in two years he
held cases at Meadville, and subsequently at Greenlee, Penn., Warren, Cleve-
land and Akron, Ohio, Grafton, W. Va., Erie, Penn., and other places.
In 1879 and 1881 Mr. Wade engaged in the job printing business in Brad-
ford, Penn., under the firm name of Lerch & Wade, and in 1882 he bought a
half interest in the Cambridge Neivs, on which he has been instrumental in
assisting Mr. Moses in making it a lively newspaper, such a journal as is
demanded by the intelligent reading community through which it circulates.
July 10, 1884, Mr. Wade sold his half interest in the News to his partner, Mr.
Moses, but is still an attache in the office. Our subject was married Decem-
ber 4, 1882, to Grace H., a daughter of A. B. Ross. She was born in 1851,
and died December 24, 1883, leaving to her husband the care of two sweet lit-
tle girl babies, named Grace Ross and Georgie Ross. He is a member of the
I. O. O. F. lu politics a Republican.
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JOHN B. WILBEK, hardware merchant, Cambridgeboro, was born in
Rensselaer County, N. Y., May 30, 1830, eon of William B. and Bethana (Ben-
nett) Wilber, the former a son of William Wilber, and of Qerman lineage,
the latter a daughter of Israel and Ruth Bennett, and of Scotch-Irish descent.
John B. Wilber, our subject, came to this county in 1850, locating in Beaver
Township, where he engaged in the lumber business. He was married in
September, 1856, to Mary, daughter of John and Susan (Rockwell) Jobee, by
whom he had three children: Frank (deceased), Mark and Harry. Mark was
married October 17, 1883, to Kate Glenn, daughter of William Glenn, of
Chautauqua County, N. Y. Mr. Wilber settled in Cambridge in 1866, and
engaged in lumbering six years. In 1872 he embarked in the hardware trade,
and, in 1873, to accommodate his increasing business, built a store 26x100
feet. In 1878 he enlarged his building 26x60, making his store 52 feet
wide by 100 feet long. Above this is one of the finest halls in the State, hav-
ing a seating capacity of 400, opera folding chairs, stage 24x30, scenery
and dressing rooms. This hall is let for theater and lecture purposes. Mr.
Wilber is the leading merchant in his line of business in this portion of the
county. In politics he is a Republican.
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WILBUR ABELL, farmer and produce shipper, t. 0. Linesville, was
born in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., November 26, 18S2, son of
Alexander and Maria (Hurlburt) Abell, former a farmer, and a native of the
neighborhood of Saratoga, N. Y., latter a native of Erie County, Penn. His
paternal ancestors at one time were owners of the land where the city of
Saratoga n<jw stands. Alexander Abell and his wife were parents of six chil-
dren, four now living. Their son Harlow R. was a member of the Four-
teenth Pennsylvania Cavajry, was wounded and taken prisoner, and died in a
Rebel prison at Salisbury, N. C. They are now living in Springfield Town-
ship, Erie Co., Penn., members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our sub-
ject, who is third in the family, received an academic education, was thor-
oughly instructed in German, and taught school several terms in his younger
days. Naturally he has a literary turn of mind, and has written several essays
on farming, which were published in some of the leading magazines. He
purchased his present farm of sixty acres in Conneaut Township, this county,
in 1873, moved on it February 22, 1876, and has built a new residence. Mr.
Abell put in the first wagon scales in his neighborhood, and laid the first
mile of underground draining in his section. He makes a specialty of raising
potatoes and onions, having at present seven acres of the former and three-
quarters of an acre of the latter. He never sows timothy, but invariably
seeds with clover. In the fall and winter of 1863 Mr. Abell handled over
$18,000 worth of potatoes, besides much other produce, and same time fed
and fattened twenty-one head of heavy cattle. Our subject married, Novem-
ber 23, 1875, Edith B. Philips, a native of Girard Township, Erie Co., Penn.,
educated at the L. E. S. , Fainesville, Ohio. Two children were born to this
anion: J. Lawrence and Rebecca M. Mr. and Mrs. Abell are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is independent; is a strong sdvo-
«ate of temperance, having never in his life drank a drop of liquor.
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MOSES ALLEN, farmer and miller, P. O. Linesville, was born in South
Shenango Township, this county, July 25, 1813, son of Steven and Jane (Gil-
liland) Allen, former a native of Washington County, latter of Fayette
County, Penn., parents of nine children, five now living. One son, LiflSet,
was killed by the cars in Linesville, this county, in 1883. They were mem-
bers of the Presbyterian Church. Steven Allen came to Crawford County
when a small boy, in 1795, with his father, who had been a soldier in the Rev-
olutionary war. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; died in 1874, his widow
in 1876. Our subject, who is eldest in the family, is a miller, an occupation
he has worked at the better part of his life, in connection with farming. He
was twice married, on first occasion to Mary, daughter of Samuel and Hannah
Burwell. By this union were born nine children, eight now living: Mary J.,
wife of David Patent: Steven; Sarah O., wife of George Allen; Hugh, Win-
field L. ; Gaylord ; Webster S. ; Fred and Byron. Steven was a soldier during
the war of the Rebellion, in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Infantry, and was in many engagements; was wounded in the right
hip and returned home at the close of the war. He was killed in a steam
saw-mill in 1866. Mrs. Allen died in 1860, and our subject then married,
in 1864, Mrs. Lucinda C. Kendall, widow of Charles Kendall, and daughter
of Levi Gaylord, of Geneva, Ohio, of which place she is a native. She had
three children by her first marriage, two now living: William V. and Levi G.
Charles Kendall was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and died from the
effects of disease contracted in 1861. To Mr. and Mrs. Allen have been born
three children: Morton, Steve and Edgar. Our subject is a member of the
Old School Presbjrterian Church; is owner of fifty acres oi well-improved land,
with a fine residence erected thereon in 1880, where he and his wife are now
leading a "retired life.
WILLIS D. BARBER, farmer and breeder of shorthorn cattle, P. O. Penn
Line, was born on the farm he now lives on, in Conneaut Township, this
county, May 31, 1850, son of Elijah A. and Amanda (Drake) Barber, natives
of Connecticut, parents of four children — two sons and two daughters. They
were married in 1833. Elijah A. Barber came to Crawford County in 1832.
He was a prominent farmer, owning at one time 300 acres of land, most of
which he and his sons cleared. He was a Captain in the State Militia; an
active Whig in an early day, but a Republican since the formation of that
party. He died in 1865. His widow, who is now over eighty years of age,
came to Crawford County in 1833. She is living with our subject and her
daughter Florence A. on the old homestead. Mrs. A. H. Bates is one of her
daughters, and her son, Horatio E., is a prominent farmer in Conneaut Towu-
ship, this county. Our subject, who is the youngest child, received a good
common school education and was brought up to farming life. He owns 125
acres, part of it his father's old homestead, and is now breeding and raising
shorthorn cattle. He has some registered stock from the best families of
shorthorns in Ohio and New York State. He is a member of the State Police;
in politics a Republican.
A. H. BATES, proprietor Penn Line cheese factory, Penn Line, was born
in (Jonneaut Township, this county, August 25, 1839; son of Patrick H. and
Emma J. (Fish) Bates, and brother of Alanson S. Bates, whose sketch follows
this. Ohr subject received a good common school education, and commenced
life at the age of fourteen as a clerk in a dry goods store in Penn Line. In
1868 he opeaed a general store for his own account in same place, and this he
carried on successfully till the fall of 1875, when, his health failing, he was
compelled to close out the business.' In 1873 he purchased a one-half interest
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in tLe Penn Line cheese factory. This industry utilizes the milk of about
800 cows, many of its patrons coming from Ohio. The gradual increase of the
patronage of this factory since our subject took hold of it is a safe guarantee
of its future as well as an evidence of its present and past success. It is
probably the largest cheese factory in Pennsylvania, and Mr. Bates is entitled
to much credit for its progress. He was married in 1867 to Miss Augusta
Barber, a native of Conneaut Township, this county, daughter of E. A. Bar-
ber, an early settler of this Section, and who died September 8, 1865. Her
mother is now living with her son, W. D. Barber. One child has blessed this
union — Ned A. Our subject is a member of the A. O. U. W. and State Police;
in politics he is a Republican. He is owner of twenty-two acres of improved
land.
ALANSON S. BATES, retired merchant, Penn Line, was born in Conne-
aut Township, this county, September 22, 1843, son of Patrick H. and Emma
J. (Fish) Bates, former a native of Clinton County, latter of Albany County,
N. Y., and daughter of Joseph Fish, who settled inSummerhill Township, this
county, in 1815. -He was a farmer and cleared up 400 acres of land in that
section; was father of a large family. Patrick H. Bates came in 1821, when
a boy, to Crawford County, with his father, Zadok, who settled in Conneaut
Township and was a prominent fai-mer. He had three sons in the war of
1812, two of whom were riflemen at the battle of Plattsburg. The first hus-
band of grandmother Bates was killed by the Tories during the Revolutionary
war. Our subject's grandfather Bates died in 1834, and the widow then
returned to her home in Clinton County, N. Y., and there died. The parents
of our subject had nine children; they lived together half a century and never
in that time lost a member of the family. The father died June 5, 1883, and
his widow followed him August 7, same year. Alanson S., who is sixth in
the family, received a common school education. He enlisted in 1862 in the
One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Army of
the Potomac. His corps was kept on the reserve force at the battle of Antie-
tam. He was honorably discharged in January, 1863, and returned home.
Following summer our subject served three months in the Fifty-sixth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, Army of West Virginia, and in the fall of 1863 was
again honorably discharged and returned home. During the winter of 1864—
65, he received authority to recruit a company, of which he was commissioned
Second Lieutenant, and was attached to the One Hundred and Third Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, Tenth Corps, Army of the Cumberland. They did
duty at Roanoke Island and Newberne. He was finally honorably discharged at
the close of the war and returned home. His brother "William served nine
months with the One Hundred and Thirty seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, and his brother David nearly three years in all, part of the time
with the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. Our subject married, in 1866, Adelia
Borden, a native of this county and daughter of James Borden. She died in
December, 1868, and Mr. Bates then married, in 1873, Sarah Spencer. One
child was born to this union — Willie S. Mrs. Bates is a member of the Pres-
byterian Church. After the war Mr. Bates was for some time in mercantile
business and officiated as Postmaster at Penn Line, but is now retired. He
was President of the Linesville Savings Bank for two years; is a member of
the G. A. R., A. O. U. W., and is a F. & A. M. ; in politics he is a Republican.
Since above was written Mr. Bates has disposed of his business interests in
Penn Line, and removed to Andover, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, where he has organ-
ized a bank, of which he has taken cliarge as Cashier.
DAVID BOLLARD, manager of the Farmers' Store Company (limited),
822 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
Center Road station, this township, was born in England, December 23,1829; son
of Thomas and Hupsabah Bollard. He came to America when twenty years of
age, and worked at his trade, that of a shoe-maker, at night, laboring on a farm
by day, until his marriage, which occurred in 1854, with Hannah J. Groves, a
native of New York, and daughter of David Groves, one of the early settlers
of this section. To this union have been born seven children, six now living,
viz.: Lydia M., Lewis G., Charles F. , Mary J., Minnie and Frank D. Our
subject settled m Conneaut Township, this county, in 1850, and being a hard
worker has cleared a great deal of laad. He has tilled the office of Township
Treasurer many years, and is recognized as a man of integrity and trust. In
January, 1881, Mr. Bpllard was appointed manager of the Farmers' Store Com-
pany (limited), with place of business at Centre Road station, in the heart of Con-
neaut Township. This enterprise is owned by a joint stock company, with a
capital of $2,000, and is doing a satisfactory business under the management of
our subject. Mr. Bollard is an A. F. & A. M., and member of the R. T. of T.,
and State Police; in politics he is a Republican. His sou, Lewis J., married
Miss Lillie A. Crocket, a native of Conneaut Township, who has borne him
one child — William D.
WILLIAM H. BRADT, farmer and breeder of short horn cattle and Cots-
wold sheep, P. O. Linesville, was born at New Salem, N. T., April 2, 1850; son
of Henry D. and Abigail (Rushmore) Bradt, also natives of New Salem, where
were born also the grandfather and great-grandfather of our subject. Henry
D. Bradt and his wife came to this county in 1870. They are the parents of
four children. She is a member of the German Reformed Church. He kept
a store and hotel in his younger days, but most of his life has been spent in
farming pursuits. Our subject, who is youngest in the family, received a good
common school education. He was married in 1872 to Miss RachieL. Irons, a
native of Conneaut Township, this county, and daughter of James B. Irons,
a brother of B. O. Irons. Two children — Grace and Velma — were born to this
union. Our subject and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and of the P.
of H. ; He owns ninety-two acres of well-improved land; is making a specialty
of breeding short horn cattle, and has some registered animals of this stock;
has also registered Cotswold sheep, of which he has a fine flock. Mr. Bradt
has held several township offices; in politics he is a Republican.
CHANCY B. BROOKS, farmer and dealer in milk, P. O. Linesville, was
born on the farm he now owns and lives on in Conneaut Township, this county,
April 16, 1835, son of Isaac and Aldula (Brown) Brooks, former a native of
this township, latter of the neighborhood of Montreal, Canada. They were
parents of nine children, five now living. Isaac Brooks was a Quaker and
aided in establishing that society in Conneaut Township; his wife had broth-
ers serving the United States Government in the war of 1812. She dying in
1871, Mr. Brooks remarried, and his second wife departed this life March 3,
1884. He is living on the old homestead with his son. Chancy B., and is now
in his seventy eighth year. Our subject, who is fifth in the family, received
but a limited education, as he was kept hard at work. He was married Sep-
tember 26, 1856, to Mary L. Waters, a native of Ohio, and sister of A. W.
Waters, whose biography elsewhere appears in this volume. Six children were
born to this union, five now living: George L., Alson C, Fred J., Myrtie C.
and Zed I. Our subject and wife are members of the Liberal League Society
of Linesville. Mr. Brooks owns 180 acres of well-improved land, his father's
old homestead. He furnishes the village of Linesville with milk; is making a
specialty of breeding short horn cattle, and graded Cotswold sheep. Our sub-
ject is independent in politics and liberal in religious principles, not bound
to any party or creed.
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O. F. BUSH, farmer and carpenter and joiner, P. 0. Conneautville, was
born in Oneida County, N. Y. , June 20, 1812, son of Derrick and Rachael M.
(Mcintosh) Bush, natives of Massachusetts, and parents of live children — three
now living. They were members of the Baptist Church. Derrick Bush was
a tanner and shoe-maker by trade, and in addition worked on a farm. He died
at Linesville, Penn., October 25, 1867, aged seventy-nine years; his wife died
November 20, 1820, aged thirty-two. Our subject, who ,is the third in the
family, received a limited education. He learned the trade of carpenter and
joiner when young, and has worked at it for a considerable length of time.
He was married December 16. 1833, to Solemy Beach, who bore him one son
— Joseph C, now proprietor of a wholesale tobacco business in Erie, Penn.
She died April 28, 1877, and our subject then married, December 25, 1879,
Mrs. Margaret Kazebee, widow of John Kazebee. She was born on the farm
where she now lives, October 18, 1829, and'is a daughter of William Johnston,
who settled on this same farm in 1801. He came from Cumberland County,
Penn.; was a soldier in the war of 1812, going to the front twice, for which
he received two land grants and a pension. Mrs. Bush had two children by
her first husband: John W., and Ella M., wife of William R. Sprague. She
is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which her parents were charter
members, at Conneautville. Her mother died December 4, 1865, and her
father October 5, 1873, aged eighty-three. Our subject has owned at dififerent
times three farms in Crawford County, and cleared a large area of land. He
built several houses in Linesville, toward which village he has probably done
more than any other individual. He has held the offices of Justice of the
Peace, Coroner and School Director, latter for twelve years. lu politics he is
a Republican with strong temperance proclivities; has traveled extensively in
the Western States and along the Pacific coast, having spent the winter of
1871 in Oregon.
COL. P. B. CARPENTER, contractor and builder, Conneautville, was
born in Herkimer County, N. Y., January 12, 1827, son of Daniel and Tem-
perance (Warfield) Carpenter, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of Mar-
seilles, France. They were parents of thirteen children, six now living.
Daniel Carpenter was a drummer boy in the war of 1812; and was a
mechanic. Was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he
took a special interest, and of which his father, who lived to the patriarchal
age of ninety-four years, was a minister (the grandfather lived to the age of
one hundred and four years); he died in January, 1882, his wife December 19,
1880. Our subject, who is the fifth in the family, received an academic educa-
tion, and at the age of seventeen, his health being frail, commenced to learn
the trade of brick mason and plasterer in Russia Township, Herkimer Co., N.
Y., remaining with his employer five years, two latter as a partner. His health
being re-established, our subject attended school winters, and during the sum-
mer months took contracts as a builder. He was married at the age of eighteen,
to Miss Sarah Fenner, also a native of Herkimer County. To this union were
born five children, four now living: Abbie, wife of Oren Pentield; TaberV.;
Sarah, wife of D. F. Booth, and Fenner B., all now located on their father's
original farm, within sight of his homestead. In 1861 (3ol. Carpenter
recruited Company H, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, of
which he was commissioned Captain August 16, 1861. He served in the field
with the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. In 1863 he was appointed Assist-
ant Provost Marshal of Crawford County, Penn., which position he held till the
close of the war, and was honorably discharged in August, 1865. He is now
Colonel of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania National Guards, holding the oldest
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Colonel's commission in the State. With the exception of the time he was in
service in the army, our subject has been a contractor and builder for thirtj-
nine years. He built the present court houses at Meadville, this county, Char-
don, Coshocton and Ravenna, Ohio, the first Presbyterian and Christian E. P.
Churches, besides many of the finest business blocks in Meadville and Ohio,
and many other churches as well as banks, schools, etc., in Ohio. He has been
owner, from time to time, of over 250 acres of well-improved land. Col. Carpen-
ter is a member of the 1. O. O. F. ; has taken the thirty-secOtid degree in
Masonr. In politics he is a Republican.
T. H. COREY, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Summerhill Town-
ship, Cayuga Co., N. Y., January 8, 1832; son of Archibald and Luretta Corey,
who came to Crawford County in 1837 and settled in Conneaut Township.
•They were parents of six boys and six girls, of 'whom nine are now living.
They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Archibald Corey was
acarpenter and joiner and millwright. He died in 1837, soon after coming to
Crawford County, and his widow followed him in 1866. Our subject, who is
the tenth child in the family, received a common school education. He mar-
ried, December 25, 1855, Miss Lottie T. Doling, a native of New York and
daughter of L. W. Doling, now of Beaver Township, having come to Crawford
County and settled in that township in 1851. Mr. Doling had a family of
nine children, seven now living. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church; is now living with his daughter, Mrs. Louesa Johnson, in Beaver
Township, this county. His wife, who was also a member of the same church,
died in 1872. Our subject and wife were parents of four children, three now
living: Thomas A., married September 18, 1884, to Miss Ida C. Rood; Ella L.,
wife of Leonard Holman, and Nettie M., wife of Arch B. Greenfield. Mr.
and Mrs. Corey are members of the R. T. of T. He enlisted September 7,
1864, in the Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
attached to Ninth Corps, Army of the Potomac; was in the battle of Weldon
Railroad; was wounded in the finger and right side at Petersburg, which
necessitated his being sent to the hospital, and he had to suffer thirteen days
before having his wounds dressed. He was honorably discharged in May,
1865, for physical disability. Our subject is a member of the G. A. R. and
A. O. U. W. ; in politics a Republican. Mr. Corey is owner of 130 acres of
well-improved land.
MAJOR C. DORCHESTER, farmer, P. O., Centre Road Station, was born
June 27, 1810, in Parish, N. Y. ; son of Reuben and Sophia Dorchester, former
of whom died when our subject was very young; the latter kept house in Mer-
cer County, Penn., until she reman'ied. Our subject lived with his grand-
father until 1828, in which year he purchased sixty-two acres of land partially
cleared. October 2, 1834, he married Miss Nancy Tuttle, a native of North
East, Erie Co., Penn. Two children were born to this union : Ruth S.,
wife of Edwin Egbert, and Reuben S. Mrs. Dorchester was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church; she died in 1838. Mr. Dorchester then married,
in 1840, Miss Elizabeth E. Sackett, a native of Edinburg, Portage Co.,
Ohio, born March 28, 1819, and daughter of Samuel S. Sackett, a farmer. By
this union there are three children : Seth S., who was a soldier in the war of
the Kebellion; EmelineE., wifeof Jacob Van Slyke, and Caroline E., wifeof
Edwin Lawrence. Our subject and wife have been members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church forever fifty years. He moved to Crawford County in April,
1853, and settled on the farm he now owns and lives on in Conneaut Township.
In politics he is a Republican with strong temperance proclivities.
SETH S. DORCHESTER, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born
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in Mercer County, Penn., January 9, 1844, son of M. C. Dorchester. In 1862
he enlisted in the three months' service with the Army of the Potomac, and
on March 7, 1864, he again enlisted, on this occasion in Company I, Second
Pennsylvania Cavalry, also with the Army of the Potomac. He was in the
battle of Todd's Tavern four days, and was there wounded, May 7, 1864,
through the right thigh. He remained in hospital until he returned to his
regiment about August 15, 1864; then participated in the battles of Beam's
Station, Wyatt House (two days), Boydtown Plank Road, Stony Creek, through
the entire siege of Petersburg, and finally at Lee's surrender, serving in all
about twenty-one months. He was honorably discharged in July, 1865. On
September 10, 1865, Mr. Dorchester married Miss Philena Shaw, a native of
Conneaut Township, and daughter of Moses D. Shaw, Sr. , who came to Craw-
ford County in 1842. He was a farmer, father of eleven children, and is now
living in Sammerhill Township. Three daughters and one son were born to
this union: M Lizzie, E. Jennie, Grace P. and Charles S. Our subject and
wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is owner of seventy-
five acres of land, which he moved on to at the close of the war; this he
cleared and improved, and it is now a fine farm. In politics he is a Republican.
EDMUND ELLSWORTH, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born
at North East, Penn., March 20, 1824, son of John and Fannie (White) Ells-
worth, natives of Cazenovia, N. Y., parents of eight children, five now living;
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Ellsworth was a
leader for many years. They moved to this county and settled in Hayfield
Township in 1840. John Ellsworth, who had been a farmer all his days, died
in 1850, his wife in 1845. Our subject, who is second in the family, received
a common school education, and learned the trade of molder, at which he
worked for fifteen years. He married, December 25, 1850, Mary T. Cox, a
native of Wayne Township, this county, daughter of Levi Cox, and grand-
daughter of Samuel Gehr, an early settler in this county. To this union were
born three children: Ruth A., who has taught school successfully for over
fifteen years; Eva, a dress-maker; and Fred W. , at present attending Alle-
gheny College at Meadville, Penn. Mr. Ellsworth moved to his present fine
farm of seventy acres in Conneaut Township in 1864, and since he abandoned
his trade has applied himself exclusively to farming. He is a member of the
I. O. O. i'. In politics a Republican.
MRS. NANCY W. GILLILAND, P. O. Linesville, was born in Warren,
Penn., September 15, 1821, daughter of Thomas T. and Margaret Page, who
were born and brought up in Philadelphia, parents of ten children. They
were good. Christian people, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Page, who had been a farmer all his days, died in 1849, his widow in
1853. Our subject, who is fifth in the family, was married in September,
1847, to Samuel Gilliland, a native of Conneaut Township, son of Samuel
Gilliland, Sr. , one of the very early settlers and farmers of Conneaut Town-
ship, the father of a large family. Samuel Gilliland, Jr., died in March, 1865,
leaving his widow, our subject, over 140 acres of excellent land, most of which
he and his sons cleared. He carried on a lumber business at one time in War-
ren County, Penn., in which he earned the money that bought his farm. Mrs.
Gilliland is the mother of three children: William P., married and has a fam-
ily; Frank L. , also married and has a family; and Samuel D., who is single
and lives with his mother, managing the old homestead which they still hold.
Our subject managed to keep her childi'en together after her husband's death,
and raised them in a manner reflecting the highest credit on her. She and
two eldest sons are members of the Disciple Church.
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W. C. GRAHAM, farmer, P. O. Penn Line, was born on the farm where
he now lives in Conneaut Township, this county, June 25, 1840; son of Will-
iam and Nancy Crocket Graham, former a native of Pine Township, latter of
Conneaut Township, this county. They were parents of six children, four
now living. T. B. Graham, of Spring Township, this county, is one of the
sons. William Graham, who was a farmer and who cleared 125 acres of
laud, died in March, 1870; his widow lives with our subject on the old home-
stead, having attained the ripe age of eighty years. Her father, Thomas B.
Crocket, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Our subject, who is fourth in
the family, received a common school education and was brought up on the
farm. He was married October 6, 1859, to Miss Lucinda Jackett, a native of
Cayuga County, N. Y., daughter of Isaac Jackett, who came to Crawford County
about 1843. Three children have been born to this union: Dellie N., wife of
H F. Turner; Jay I. and Burton. Mr. Graham is a member of the A. O. XJ.
W. and S. K., and along with his wife of the Patrons of Husbandry. He has
on his farm some fine specimens of short horn cattle, the breeding of which
he is making a specialty of and into which it is his intention to enter very
extensively, his farm being well adapted for stock-raising. The strain of his
short horns are from the celebrated J. F. King farm in Trumbull County,
Ohio. Mr. Graham is a Democrat in politics.
HARLOW J. GREENFIELD, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in
Cayuga County, N. Y., October 7, 1823; son of Archibald and Catharine Green-
field and half-brother of Dr. R. N. Greenfield, whose biography appears below.
Our subject received a common school training and taught school to some
extent. He was married in April, 1849, to Miss Caroline Phelps, a native of
Herkimer County, N. Y., and daughter of Benjamin Phelps, who settled in
Crawford County in 1847, and sister of J. B. Phelps. To this union have
been born five children, two now living: Sarah C, wife of P. S. Pease, and
Archibald B. Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield are members of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. Our subject came to Crawford County with his father in 1840.
He had the misfortune to break his leg when in the saw-mill business, and in
1872 had three of his bams destroyed by lightning, entailing a loss of over
$2,000. Mr. Greenfield has held several township ofiices; in politics is a
Republican.
R. N. GREENFIELD, physician and surgeon, Penn Line, was born in
Conneaut Township, this county, December 3, 1840; son of Archibald and
Naoma Greenfield, former a native of Herkimer County, N. Y., latter of Mass-
achusetts. They came to Crawford County in September, 1840, settling in
Conneaut Tovmship, where they cleared a farm of 100 acres heavily timbered
land. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which Mr.
Greenfield had belonged for forty years before his death, which occurred in
1870. With the exception of three years the widow resided with her son, Dr.
John W.f Greenfield, of Spring, Penn., until her death, which took place
August 27, 1884. Her connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church existed
over sixty years. Mr. Greenfield had been a soldier in the war of 1812.
They were parents of four children, of whom Dr. R. N. Greenfield is the eld-
est. He received a common school educaton before the war of the Rebellion
broke out, and in 1862 he enlisted for nine months in the One Hundred and
Thirty seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry attached to the First Corps
Army of the Potomac. He was in the battle of South Mountain, Piatt's Plan-
tation, Chancellorsville and many other engagements, and was honorably dis-
charged in June, 1863. During the winter of 1863-64 he attended the normal
school and in April of the latter year he enlisted in the Second Pennsylvania
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Heavy Artillery, serving in Burnside's Corps, Army of the Potomac. He par-
ticipated in the battle of the Wilderness; was through the entire siege of
Petersburg and finally at the capture of Lee's army. His com])any lost thirty-
three men at Cold Harbor. Our subject was honorably discharged as Corporal
in February, 1866, and in following spring commenced reading medicine with
Drs. Dunn & Greene, Conneautville. In 1869 he graduated from the Univer-
sity of Michigan, after which he began the practice of his profession at Penn
Line, where he has continued ever since, enjoying an excellent business and
the confidence of the public. The Doctor was married in 1873 to Miss Jessie
Maloney, a native of Crawford County, and daughter of James and Kate
Maloney, natives of New York State and early settlers of Crawford County. To
this union have been born two children, one now living — John C. Dr. Green-
field is a member of the G. A. R., A. O. U. W. and is an A. F. & A. M. In
politics he is a Republican.
JOHN G. HOLMAN, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Conneautville, was
born in Templeton, Mass., February 28, 1822; son of Jonathan and Susan T.
(Greenleaf) Holman, also natives of Templeton, former of Scotch descent.
They came to Crawford County, July 3, 1834, and settled on 176 acres of land
in the woods in Conneaut Township, when but few roads were cut and deer,
bears and wolves were plentiful. They were parents of twelve children, nine
now living. Jonathan Holman was a mechanic, and to some extent made
measures and boxes. He was, it is claimed, the original inventor of the screw
propellor, but, like many other inventors, made no money out of it. He died
in 1855, aged sixty-five years; his widow, who was a member of the Baptist
Church, died March 21, 1883, aged eighty-six. Our subject, who is third in the
family, is a natural mechanic and inventor, besides being an expert cheese-maker.
He invented a sulky gang-plow, self- adjusting. As a practical manufacturer
of cheese he has had thirty-one years of experience and has no superior. He
received the first award of the State of Pennsylvania, and second award of the
United States, as a practical factory cheese-maker, from the United States
Commission at the Centennial, 1876. He operated a cheese factory on his own
farm for about eight years. This was destroyed by fire November 21, 1881,
entailing a loss of $2,000. Mr. Holman was married in 1847 to Miss Abigail
Robins, a native of Crawford County, and daughter of Josiah Robins, an old
settler of this county. He was a soldier of the war of 1812, stationed at
Black Rock. To this union were born nine children, six now living, viz. :
Sylvana J., wife of L. M. Nickles, Leonard S., Fred W., Minnie A., Mabel
L. and Jessie L. Our subject and wife are members of the Latter Day Saint's
Church. He is owner of 103 acres well-improved land.
WILLIAM G. JACKETT, farmer, P. O. Steamburgh, was born Novem-
ber 19, 1838, in Cayuga County, N. Y. ; son of Isaac R. and Betsy E.
Jackett, former a native of Chenango County, and latter of Cayuga County,
N Y. They came to Crawford Couuty in 1848; were members of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church; parents of five children, all now living. Isaac R.
Jackett was a merchant up to the time he came to this county, and then
bought a farm in Conneaut Township. He was killed by a tree falling on
him, first winter after coming. His widow here reared the children, although
under great disadvantages, the family being very young and the country com-
paratively new. She is now living with her youngest child, Isaac F., in Con-
neaut Township. Our subject, who is the eldest, had but a limited education,
having had to work hard. He was married in May, 1861, to Miss Augusta L.
Weaver, a native of Onondaga County, N. Y., and daughter of Sylvester and
Amadella Weaver. Fom- children have been born to this union, three now
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living: Willie C, Charles and Ettie. Mr. and Mrs. Jackett are members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. He established a brick-yarji in 1874, and
has been making bricks extensively since; the machinery is worked by steam
power. He has also a jelly factory in connection, and ho finds a good patron-
age. Our subject is a member of the A. O. U. W., State Police, and I. O.
O. F. In politics is a Democrat.
ANDREW JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was bom in Con-
neaut Township, this county, November 1, 1835; son of William and Margaret
(Mellan) Johnson. He is the youngest in the family and was brought up on
the farm. He enlisted in 1861, in Company I, Second Pennsylvania Cavalry,
serving iu the Army of the Potomac. He was in the second battle of Bull
Run, and the engagement at Culpeper Court House, after which he was
seized with typhoid fever, was sent to hospital and honorably discharged
March 4, 1862, for physical disability. Mr. Johnson has never fully recov-
ered from that illness. He was married March 13, 1869, to Miss Frances
Spencer, a native of Chester, Ohio, and daughter of John B. Spencer, one of
the early pioneers of this section. To this union were born four children:
Eugenia May, John S., James G. and Roland A. Mrs. Johnson is a member
of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is owner of sixty-seven acres of well-
improved land. He is a member of the R. T. of T., E. A. U. and Or. A. R.;
in politics is a Republican.
ISAAC LADNER, farmer and mechanic, P. O. Linesville, was born in
Conneaut Township, this county, April 29, 1881, son of David and Betsy
(Thorn) Ladner, natives of New Jersey, parents of nine children, eight now
living. They were members of the Society of Friends or Quakers, which
society they aided in establishing, in an early day, in Conneaut Township.
David Ladner came with his father from New Jersey to this county in 1812,
an ox team conveying them the whole distance. He was a chair-maker by
trade, at which he worked to some extent. He took up fifty acres of wild land,
which he cleared and improved. He held some of the township ofiSces and
took some interest in politics. He died August 14, 1869; his wife October 7,
1866. Our subject, who is the eighth of the family, received a common school
education and learned the trade of plasterer in his younger days, which he has
worked at considerably. He married, in 1852, Miss Rebecca Thorn, also a
native of this township, and a daughter of David Thorn, who came to this
county about 1812. JFive children were born to this union: William T.,
Emma B., wife of Dexter Boon; Zilla M., Fred L. and DeWit C. Mr.
and Mrs. Ladner and their son, William T., are members of the R. T. of T.
Our subject is owner of 153 acres chiefly improved land, part of which is his
grandfather's old homestead, and when not working at his trade has always
followed farming. He makes a specialty of breeding Holstein cattle, of
which he has some registered stock; has some graded short horn cattle, also
Cotswold sheep. Mr. Ladner is liberal in his religious views, with a leaning
toward Spiritualism. In politics he is independent.
HULBERT LANDON, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born in
Luzerne County, Penn., April 19, 1818, son of Daniel and Nancy (Mitchell)
Landon, who settled in Conneautville, this county, in 1836. They were
members of the Methodist Church, in which Mr. Landon took special interest.
Parents of fifteen children, seven now living. Daniel Landon was by trade a
carpenter and joiner, as well as contractor and builder. He was a soldier in
the war of 1812, and at one time Colonel in the State Militia. He died in
1880; his wife in 1864. Our subject, who is eldest in the family, received a
good common school education and taught school two terms at an early day in
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Illinois. He married, on January 1, 1839, Miss Delania S. Homer, a native of
Orleans County, N. Y., and daughter of Benjamin Homer, who came to Craw-
ford County in 1833, and was a prominent farmer of Conneaut Township. To
this union were born four children, three now living, viz.: Benjamin D., Julia
R., wife of Lewis Hill, and William H. Mr. Landon enlisted September 5,
1861, in Company H, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, attached
to the Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac. He was present at the second battle
of Bull Run, Antietam and Fredericksburg; after which last named battle he
was taken ill, sent to the hospital and was honorably discharged for physical
disability March 80, 1863, and returned home. His son, Benjamin D., enlisted
the same day and in the same regiment as his father, and was through the
seven days' fight on the Peninsula, and was wounded at Malvern Hill in the
right hip by a piece of shell. Was also in the second battle of Bull Run and
the engagement at Antietam. He veteranized in the Second Pennsylvania
Cavalry, and served all through the "Wilderness, at the siege of Petersburg,
and was present at Lee's surrender. After serving four years he was honora-
bly discharged in 1865. Our subject and son are both members of the G. A.
R. For about three years they, along with our subject's father, together
acknowledged each quarter their vouchers for a pension at Conneautville. Mr.
and Mrs. Landon are members of the R. T. of T. and the P. of H. He is owner
of sixty-one acres of fine land, and is a member of the Evangelical Church. In
politics he is a Republican.
JAMES A. LAWRENCE, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born in
Conneaut Township, this county, January, 18, 1823; son of Luman and Mary
(Crocket) Lawrence, former a native of the vicinity of Albany, N. Y., latter of
Pennsylvania, parents of ten children, eight now living. Luman Law-
rence, who was a farmer, came to Crawford County in 1815 and settled in
Conneaut Township. He was a hard working pioneer and cleared a large area
of land. He was an old line Whig in politics, son of a Revolutionary
soldier. He died in 1867, his wife in 1845. Our subject, who is third in
the family, had no educational advantages. He was married. May 5, 1846, to
Miss Clarissa Moses, a native of Connecticut, who bore him six children,
three now living: Lucy, wife of Almon DavoU (had one son deceased);
Celestia, wife of Martin SpoulF (had three sons, one deceased), and Char-
lotte, wife of John Hague (have two sons). Mrs Lawrence died in January,
1856; and in January, 28, 1858, our subject married Mrs. Mary Garwood, a
native of Sadsbury Township, this county, widow of Aaron Garwood, and daugh-
ter of Abel Freeman, a native of New Jersey, and one of the very early set-
tlers of western Crawford County. She had two children by her first husband,
one now living, Samuel Garwood (he had three children, two now living). By
her present husband she has had three children: Mary R., widow of Jacob Dic-
key (she has two sons and one daughter); Harriet C, wife of L. A. Couch (had
two sons, one now living), and James M., married to Miss Minnie O'Neill,
daughter of Dr. A. O'Neill, of Conneautville (they have one son, J. Glenn).
The mother of Mrs. James A. Lawrence was also a native of Sadsbury Town-
ship, this county, and her maternal grandfather, William Campbell, was one
of the very first settlers of that section. Mr. Lawrence owns 100 acres of
well improved land, most of which he cleared himself. He was the first to
introduce short horn cattle in Conneaut Township and of which he has made
a specialty. In politics he is a Democrat.
ANSON LEONARD (deceased), second son of Asa and Esther (Brown) Leon-
ard, was born in Worthingtou, Mass., January 28, 1800. He departed
this life at his old home in Penn Line, Crawford County, August 28, 1872.
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His father purchased property in Pierpont, Ohio, where he moved his family
in 1812, and it was in schools of this township that the subject of the present
sketch received most of his education, and taught many terms of school. In
1828 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Baker, daughter of Emerson
and Elizabeth (Porter) Baker, who was born in Newburyport, Mass., in 1810.
The children of this union are ten in number, viz.: Charlotte P., Mary L.
(deceased), Esther E., Asa (deceased), Myra M., Byron S., M. D. (deceased),
Hattie A., Emerson B., Lillian P., Bird A. Mr. Leonard had a decided liter-
ary mind, and upon all general subjects was well informed. He held the
office of Justice of the Peace for many years. He served as a member of the
State Legislature in 1850, and was the first Abolitionist member ever elected
from Crawford County. He was a strong supporter of and an earnest worker
in the Abolition cause.
REV. HENRY D. LOWING, minister of the Congregational Church, P.
O. Centre Road Station, was born in Gainsville, N. Y., May 29, 1827; son of
Stephen and Hannah (Cobb) Lowing, former born in Peru, N. Y., June 3, 1798,
latter in Pawlet, Vt., June 13, 1794, parents of six children, three now living.
They moved to the farm our subject now owns and lives on in Conneaut Town-
ship, this county, in 1834. \V'illiam, father of Stephen Lowing, was born
April 11, 1758, in Kingston, Jamaica, and came to this country when seven
years of age. He was a Captain in the Revolutionary war and was present at
the battles of Bunker Hill, Lexington, Concord, and was but a short distance
from Gen. Warren when he fell; ^ras at Valley Forge, battle of Monmouth,
Trenton, and under Gen. LaFayette at the capture of the British batteries at
the siege of Yorktown. About 1781 he was promoted to a Captaincy and was
honorably discharged at the close of the war. Our subject's father was a
farmer all his days, and with the assistance of his sons cleared the farm on
which he settled. He and his wife were members of the Congregational
Church. He was a Justice of the Peace ten years. He died November 28,
1871, his widow March 31, 1872. Our subject, who is fourth in the family,
was married April 21, 1853, to Miss Nancy J. Pierce, a native of Conneaut,
Ohio, and daughter of Lucius and Sarah A. (Vosburg) Pierce. To this union
were born seven children, five of whom are now living, viz. : May C. , wife of
Cassius M. Potter; Frank C, of the Linesville Herald; Henry S., Samuel W.
and Sarah J. Rev. Mr. Lowing received a common school education and at
the age of seventeen entered the Kingsville Academy, which he attended two
years. He taught school upward of twelve years and entered the ministry in
1856, since which time he has been an active worker in the Christian cause.
He was elected a member of the State Legislature in the fall of 1878, I'emain-
ing two terms; was a member of the Committees on Agriculture, Vice and
Immorality, and Librarian first term; was Chairman of the Committee on
Retrenchment and Reform, and a member of the Committee on Insurance and
Banks, County and Township second term; was one of the members instru-
mental in getting the bill passed the House amending the Constitution so as to
prohibit the sale and manufacture of liquor, but which was lost in the Senate.
In politics he is a Republican with strong temperance proclivities. He joined
the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York Volunteer Infantry as Chaplain
September 23, 1862, serving till January 5, 1864, when he was honorably dis-
charged for physical disability at Chattanooga, Tenn. His regiment was
attached to the Eleventh Corps and he participated in the battles of Chancel-
lorsville, Gettysburg and Mission Ridge.
SOLOMON LUKE, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born on the
farm he now owns and lives on in Conneaut Township, this county, February
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24, 1840; son of John and Charity (Ramore) Luke, natives of New Scotland,
N. Y., and parents of twelve children. The father of John Luke was a
soldier in the Revolutionary war and our subject has the powder horn he car-
ried during that struggle. John came to Crawford County in 1829, and was
engaged in farming all his life. He died in 1864. His widow, now in her
eighty-fifth year, is living with her son, Solomon, on the old homestead; she
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject, who is eighth
in the family, received a common school education. He married, July, 1860,
Miss Margaret C. McGuire, born in 1844, a native of Summerhill Township,
this county, and daughter of Francis McGuire, one of the earliest settlers of
western Crawford. To this union have been born three girls: Mary Adella,
wife of Perry Mickle, born in 1861 (have one child, Katie, born in 1883);
Jennie M., born in 1863; and Maggie C, born in 1866. Mr. Luke is a member
of the R. T. of, T. and the State I'olice; in politics a Republican. He is
owner of fifty-one acres of well-improved land, his father's old homestead,
where he carries on a general line of farming, buying, selling and shipping
stock extensively, and is probably the largest dealer in western Crawford.
HIRAM A. MALONEY, farmer, P. O. Penn Line, was born in
Mead Township, this county, July 4, 1833; son of James and Catharine
(Flick) Maloney, former a native of Westmoreland County, latter of Susque-
hanna County, Penn. They were parents of nine children, live now living.
James Maloney came from Westmoreland County, Penn., to this county with
his parents, in August, 1797, making the journey through the wilderness on a
pair of oxen, at which time Meadville was in the midst of a forest and almost
unknown. He was a farmer all his days and cleared up a large farm in Mead
Township, this county; held several township offices. His wife died in 1860;
he died in 1863. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Daniel Maloney, was a
native of Ireland. At the breaking out of the Revolutionary war, he was
taken prisoner by the British while on board a merchant vessel, and after
being exchanged he enlisted in the American Navy and served till the close of
the war. He was present in several sharp naval engagements. Our subject,
who is second in the family, received an academic education. He taught
school in his younger days and learned the trade of carpenter, which, however,
he worked at but little. In 1860 he went into the oil regions, where he
operated with success until February, 1864, in which year he came toConneaut
Township, this county, and purchased his present farm. He was married in
1873 to Miss Myra M., daughter of Anson Leonard, whose biography appears
in this volume. Four children were born to this union: Florence E. , Charles
H. , Willie A. and Forest D. Mr. Maloney was a Justice of the Peace five
years, and has held several township offices; has been an A. F. & A. M. since
1865; is a member of the A. O. U. W. ; in politics is a Republican.
GEORGE V. MANNING, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born in
Jackson, Mich., March 14, 1839; son of Abraham and Hannah Manning,
natives of New York. The former, who was a farmer, died in 1848, and his
widow married William Miller, a native of New Jersey; he came to Crawford
County in 1834; was a farmer all his life; held several township offices and
was a man of much usefulness in his day, having assisted in constructing all
the roads in his section. He bas now attained the ripe old age of eighty-one
years. His first wife died in 1858 and is interred in the family burying ground
on the farm, where also lie the remains of the only brother of Mrs. Manning.
Our subject was married in February, 1862, to Miss Anna M. Miller, daugh-
ter of William Miller, above spoken of, born in Conneaut Township, this
county, in 1836. Seven children have been born to this union, viz.: William
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A., Stella E., George W., Charles B., Fred., Nellie H. and Annie M. Mr.
Manning owns 160 acres of improved land and has always followed farming
pursuits, excepting two years spent when a young man in a woolen factory.
He is making a specialty of the breeding and raising of short horn cattle. He
is a member of a Grange, the A. O. U. W. and State Police; has held several
township offices; in politics is a Republican. The mother of our subject is a
consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.
JOHN MAXWELL, farmer, P. O. Steamburgh, was born on the farm he
now owns and lives on in Conneaut Township, this county, June 11, 1818;
son of George and Elner (Martin) Maxwell, natives of Ireland. They settled
on the same farm our subject now occupies, about 1815; were parents of
seven children, three now living; were Protestants and good (Christians, but
had no opportunity in those early days of attending any church. Her father
settled on a farm north of them in 1805. George Maxwell died in 1852, and
his widow in 1859. Our subject received only a limited common school educa-
tion. He learned the trade of carpenter when young, and worked at it for
about seven years, since which he has been engaged in farming. He married
in 1849 Miss Emeline Phelps, a native of New York State, and daughter of
Chester Phelps, who is now living in South Penn Line. Six children were
born to this union, four now living: Allen J., Chester, Sarah Jane (wife of
Newman B. Thompson), and Emma. Mrs. Maxwell died in January, 1877.
Mr. Maxwell, wife and two sons were charter members of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at Steamburgh, of which our subject has been Trustee and Stew-
ard ever since its organization. He takes special interest in this church and
in the Christian cause generally; he is owner of his father's old homestead, of
111 acres, well improved. His son, Allen J. is a graduate of Allegheny Col-
lege and entered the ministry in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the fall
of 1882. He is now preaching to an English congregation at Cawnpore,
India.
ALVAH D. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in Tioga County,
N. Y., July 30, 1830, son of Seymour and Jerusha Miller, also natives of
Tioga County; former a soldier of the war of 1812, father of nineteen chil-
dren— twelve by his first wife, seven by his second; his father was a Revolu-
tionary soldier. Our subject, who is the eighth child by first wife, was married
February 15, 1855, to Miss Dinah Garwood, who was bom on the farm she
now lives on in Conneaut Township, this county, October 2, 1815, daughter
of Obed Garwood, who came from Cumberland County, Penn., in 1798. His
family numbered twelve children, Mra Miller being the only surviving rep-
resentative of the most prominent old pioneer family of this township. Mi.
Garwood built the first grist-mill in this section, and was engaged in milling
business nearly all his life; he was owner of 500 acres at one time, and cleared
by hard labor a large area of land. He was a cripple from birth, an earnest
Christian, a member of the Seceder Church. He died in 1851, his wife in
1846. Our subject and wife are of the Baptist persuasion. She has seventy
acres of well-improved land, part of her father's old homestead.
SAMUEL A. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born on the farm
he now owns and lives on in Conneaut Township, this county, August 18,
1846; son of John M. and Almira (Brown) Miller, the former a native of
Elizabeth, N. J. , the latter of Canada. They came to this county about 1824,
and settled in Conneaut Township; were parents of ten children, five now
living, and were members of the Universalist Church. John M. Miller was a
hard working man; he hauled lumber and shingles from this section to Con-
neaut Harbor on Lake Erie, and cleared a large area of land. He died in
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1850, and his widow is now living with our subject on the old homestead. Two
of their sons fought for the Union cause in the war of the Rebellion. Edeon
B. was a member of Company I, One Hundred and Forty-lifth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the first battle of Fredericksburg. Our
subject, who is ninth in the family, received a common school education. He
enlisted, when seventeen years of age, in 1862, in Company H, One Hundred and
Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served under Gen. Hancock
in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. He was in the battles of Antietam,
Snickers' Gap and first Fredericksburg, where he was wounded through the
right arm. He remained in a hospital at Fort Wood, N. Y. and returned to
his regiment in July, 1863. He was afterward in the battles of Brandy
Station, Mine Run, through the Wilderness campaign, including Cold Harbor
and Spottsylvania Court House, through the siege of Petersburg, the capture
of the Weldon Railroad and finally at the capture of Lee's army, besides
several minor engagements; serving in all two years and ten months. He
was honorably discharged June 5, 1865, and returned home. Our subject was
engaged in the sale of nursery stock, and in the fire insurance business for
several years. He was married, September 20, 1875, to Caroline L. Shaw,
daughter of M. D. Shaw, whose biography appears in this work. He is a
member, together with his wife, of the R. T. of T. and P. of H. Mr.
Miller owns forty- five acres of land, part of his father's old homestead. He is
a member of the G. A. R. In politics a Republican.
EDGAR PARTCH, farmer, P. O. Penn Line, was born in Ferris-
burg, Vt. , January 24, 1837; son of Esbon and Clarissa (Stearns) Partch,
also natives of Ferrisburg, the former being of English lineage. They
came to Crawford County in 1841, settling on a farm in Conneaut Township.
They were members of the Baptist Church, which merged into the United
Brethren Church, the congregation subsequently uniting with the Wesleyan
Methodist. Esbon Partch was a hatter by trade and a farmer by occupation,
and being a hard-working man, cleared a large area of land. He died in
1866. His widow now lives with her son Edgar, having attained the advanced
age of eighty years. Our subject, who is the youngest son, received but a
meager education. He learned the trade of carpenter by himself, and followed
it in connection with farming from the time he was eighteen years old. He
was married in 1858 to Miss Achsa Tanner, a native of Fowler, Ohio, and
daughter of Elisha Tanner, who came to Crawford County in 1855. Her
parents are both deceased. She died in 1859, and Mr. Partch then married,
in April, 1861, Miss Miaa Thompson, a native of Erie County, Penn., and
daughter of William Thompson, now of Conneaut Township, Erie County.
This union has resulted in three children: William E., Anna and Monnie.
Our subject, wife and children are members of the P. of H. He is owner of
266 acres of land, nearly all cleared, part of which is his father's old home-
stead. He is now making a specialty of breeding short horn cattle. He is
one of the principal stockholders in the Farmers' Store Company (limited), of
Conneaut Township. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., Masonic fraternity
and State Police. In politics he is a Republican.
JULIUS PENFIELD, farmer, P. O. Penn Line, was born in Madison
County, N. Y., May 4, 1816; son of Seth and Naamah (Staples) Penfield,
natives of Connecticut, who came to Crawford County in 1834, settling in Con-
neaut Township. Seth Penfield was a blacksmith by trade, at which he worked
to some extent in connection with farming. They were parents of eight boys,
five of whom are now living. He died in 1870, his wife in 1861. Our
subject, who is the fourth son, received but a limited education and was
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brought up to farming life. He married, June 8, 1841, Miss Eliza McCann, a
native of Dutchess County, N. Y., and daughter of John and Betsy McCann.
Four children have been born to this union: John S., Elijah S., Adelbert H.
and Sarah J., wife of Henry Sanderson. The sons were all soldiers in the war
of the Eebellion. John S. served in the Second Ohio Battery throughout the
campaign, becoming a veteran ; Adelbert H. served eighteen months in the Sec-
ond Pennsylvania Cavalry and was in several engagements; Elijah S. enlisted
in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving three years, attached to the Army
of the Potomac. He participated in several engagements, and was a prisoner in
the Rebels' hands over six months; was confined in Libby, Belle'Isle and Sal-
isbury prisons, and when exchanged was barely alive and with difficulty sur-
vived; he was honorably discharged in 1865 and returned home. He married,
in October, 1865, Miss Sarah A. Potter, daughter of George Potter. Two chil-
dren were born to this union: Hubert A. and Ruby L. Elijah S. is a member
of the G. A. R., P. of H. and A. O. U. W. Our subject owns 125 acres of fine
land, all of which he cleared. In politics he is a Republican, as are also his
three sons.
HENRY A. PENFIELD, farmer, P. 0. Conneautville, was born in Con-
neaut Township, this county, July 1, 1847, youngest son of Julius and Eliza
Penfield. Our subject received a common school education. When sixteen
years of age he enlisted in Company E, Thirty-second Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, serving three months with the Army of the Potomac. Having con-
tracted disease while in the front he was discharged for physical disability,
but in 1864, his health being re-established to some extent, and his patriotism
running high, he enlisted in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, and again
served in the Army of the Potomac. He was engaged in the battles of Todd's
Tavern, Beaver Dam, Ashland's Station, front of Richmond, Hanover Ferry,
Old Church Tavern, Cold Harbor, Franklin Station, Prospect Hill, St Mary's
Church, Jerusalem Plank Road, and Malvern Hiil, at which place he was sun-
etruck, which caused him to be sent to the hospital. On return to his regiment
"he was present at the battles of Ream's Station, Wyott House (two days)
Boyd town Plank Road, Stony Creek, and finally at Lee's surrender; was hon-
orably discharged in July, 1865, and returned home. In February, 1867, Mr.
Penfield married Miss Freelove Fenner, a native of Conneaut Township and
daughter of Morgan L. Fenner, an old settler of this section. To this union
were born three children: Gussie, Lida, Byron. Our subject owns sixty-eight
acres well-improved land with a handsome residence on same built in 1882.
He is an A. F. & A. M., a R. T. of T., and member of the G. A. R. ; in politics
a Republican.
J. B. PHELPS, proprietor Phelps' Cheese Factory, and farmer, P. O. Con-
neautville, was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., December 12, 1836; son of
Benjamin and Sarah (Greenfield) Phelps, former a native of Rensselaer, N. Y.,
latter of Herkimer County, N. Y. They came to Crawford County in 1847
and settled in Conneaut Township; were members of the Baptist Church;
parents of nine children, eight now living. Benjamin Phelps was an exten-
sive farmer; he died June 20, 1873, his wife, January 3, 1854. Our subject,
who is the youngest in. the family, received a good common school education.
He enlisted in December, 1861, in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, Com-
pany I, attached to the Army of the Potomac; participated in the second bat-
tle of Bull Run and Gettysburg; was all through the Wilderness campaign;
in the battle of Weldon R. R. ; at Deep Bottom; throughout the sieg;e of
Petersburg, and finally at the surrender of Lee, besides being in sev-
eral minor engagements. He was slightly wounded in the left groin at St.
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Mary's Church; became veteran in 1864, and was honorably discharged July
13, 1865, as Quartermaster Sergeant Mr. Phelps was married February 22,
1866, to Miss Lucy Allen, a native of Conneaut Township, and daughter of
Daniel Allen. Two children have been born to this union: J. Guy and Sadie
L. Our subject's cheese factory is located on his farm in Conneaut Township.
It consumes the milk from about 500 cows and has a patronage which places
Mr. Phelps at the head in the confidence of the public. He is a member of
the Executive Committee of the Crawford County Agricultural Society; is an
A. F. & A. M. ; member of the G. A. K. and P. of H. ; in politics a Kepubli-
can. Mr. Phelps is owner of 150 acres of well-improved land.
GEORGE POTTER, farmer, P. 0. Steamburgh, was born in Conneaut
Township, this county, September 7, 1812; son of Samuel and Susannah
Potter, natives of New Jersey, former of whom came to Crawford County in
1799, his family in 1801. They were parents of six children, all deceased
except George, who is fifth in the family. The father of Samuel Potter was a
Revolutionary soldier and died from wounds received at the siege of York-
town. Samuel was a brick-maker by trade, but chiefly followed farming and
stock dealing. He cleared about 150 out of 600 acres of land he owned. He
died in 1866, his wife in 1864. Our subject received a limited education and
was reared a farmer. He was married in 1834 to Louise "Wilder, a native of
Batavia, N. Y., sister of Hiram Wilder, of Spring Township, this county.
Five children have been bom to this union, four of whom are now living:
Alonzo A., Franklin H., Mary J., who died in 1868 at the age of twenty-one
years; Sarah A., wife of E. S. Penfield, and Caroline E., wife of George
Huntley. Our subject and wife are charter members of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church at Steamburgh. Mr. Potter is emphatically a self-made man. In
politics he is a Republican.
JOSEPH POTTER, farmer and carpenter and joiner, P. O. Linesville,
was born in Conneaut Township, this county, April 29, 1823; son of Clark
and Nancy (Fry) Potter, former a native of New York, latter of Centre County,
Penn. ; parents of five children, four now living; members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Clark Potter is a descendant of one of four brothers who
came here in a very early day, of English extraction. He came to this county in
1801, with his father, Samuel Potter, a soldier of the war of 1812, and whose
father was killed in the Revolutionary war. Samuel Potter was born Septem-
ber 16, 1773, died September 18, 1865. Clark Potter was a farmer and
cleared a farm in Conneaut Township. He died January 14, 1852; his wife,
October 5, 1850. Our subject, who is the eldest in the family, settled on the
farm where he now lives in Conneaut Township, in 1853. He worked at the
trade of carpenter and joiner for forty years, in connection with farming; is
owner of eighteen acres of improved land. He was married September 16,
1849, to Sarah Wiser, widow of Alva B. Wiser, and daughter of James and
PhcEbe (Meaker) Graham, former of whom was a brother of the father of
Thomas Graham. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Potter were born four children,
three now living: Cassius M., Sarah A., wife of H W. Thompson, and Joseph
A. One son, Gideon L., died at the age of twenty-three years. Our subject,
wife and sons are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Potter is a
man of literary attainments. In politics is a Republican. Mrs. Potter had
one son by her first husband, named Alva B., now residing in Hand County,
Dakota.
PHILIP ROBERTSON, farmer, P. 0. Centre Road Station, was bom in
Dryden, N. Y., May 16, 1808, son of George and Mary (Smith) Robertson,
former a native of Scotland, latter of Saratoga County, N. Y., and a member
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of the Baptist Church. They settled, about 1796, in Tompkins County, N. Y.,
where they died; were parents of thirteen children, seven now living. George
Robertson was brought to America when an infant, learned the trade of car-
penter, but, after settling in Tompkins County, followed farming. He was
Captain of a militia company. Our subject, who is seventh in the family, had
but a limited school training, although his brothers were well educated. He
was married February 14, 1833, to Sarah, daughter of Chapman and Esther
Fulkerson, and a native of Dryden, N. Y. ; her parents were natives of Long
Island. Her paternal grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. To
this union were born three children: Mary E., deceased wife of A. M. Osborne;
George C. and Daniel S., last two named married and living on farms adjoin-
ing their father's. Mary E. undertook to cross the plains with her husband
with teams in about 1863, but died on the way. She left one son, Charles M.,
who was reared and educated by our subject and wife, and is now engaged in
teaching in Colorado. Our subject came to Crawford County with his wife in
1835, and, although then "without a cent," in time purchased the farm he now
resides on, which was partially cleared. He now owns eighty-six acres of
line, well-cleared land at Summit Station. Mr. Robertson in politics is a
Democrat.
HENRY B. RUSHMORE, dealer in phosphates, and breeder of Berkshire
hogs, was born in Conneaut Township, this county, April 13, 1839, son of
John and Hannah (Moore) Rushmore, natives of New York, who came to this
county in 1831. Our subject, who is second in the family, received a good
common school education. He married, October 27, 1864, Miss Mary E. Irons,
a native of Conneaut Township, born April 26, 1846, and daughter of James
R. Irons, eldest brother of B. O. Irons. To this union were born two chil-
dren: Alfred J. and Mabel A. Mrs. Rushmore is a member of the Baptist
Church, and, along with her husband, of the order of P. of H. and R. T. of
T. Mr. Rushmore owns 100 acres of well-improved land; is making a speci-
alty of breeding Berkshire hogs, of which he has at present on hand some tine
registered stock; is also raising a high grade of Cotswold sheep; is dealing to
a considerable extent in the "Homestead Phosphates," manufactured at Detroit,
Mich. In politics our subject is Republican.
W. E. SANDERSON, carriage maker, Steamburgh, was born in Bainbridge,
Ohio, March 1, 1841, son of Edward W. and Nancy J. (Treet) Sanderson, for-
mer a native of New York, latter of Connecticut. They came to this county
and settled in Conneaut Township in 1854; parents of five children. Edward
W. Sanderson, a farmer, was an invalid during the last thirty years of his
life. He died in 1876. The father of his widow was a soldier in the Revolu-
tionary war. She is now living with her son, W. E,, on the old homestead.
She had the misfortune to break her arm when in her seventy-fifth year. Our
subject, who is second in the family, had a common school education, and had
to work hard when a boy. He enlisted, August, 1862, in the One Hundred
and Thirty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, attached to the Army of
the Potomac; participated in the battles of Blue Ridge Gap, South Mountain,
second battle of Fredericksburg and Chancel lorsvi lie. He served with the
regiment ten months, and was honorably discharged. In February, 1864, our
subject again enlisted, on this occasion in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry,
also attached to the Army of the Potomac, and engaged in the battles of the
Wilderness, Beaver Dam Station, South Ann River, Meadow Bridge, Cold
Harbor (where he was slightly wounded in the left foot), Trevilian Station,
White House, and St. Mary's Church, where he was taken prisoner June 24,
1864. He was confined in Libby, Danville, Anderson ville, Charleston, and
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Florence prisons until paroled, March 6, 1865, when he returned to the Union
lines in an almost famished condition. In addition to above named, Mr. San-
derson was in several minor engagements. He was honorably discharged May
15, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican.
He learned his trade of carriage-maker after leaving the army, and has since
chiefly worked at that when his health permitted.
W. G. SCHERMERHORN, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was bom in
Deerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 4, 1821; son of Cornelius and Nancy
Schermerhorn, natives of Oneida Co., N. Y. ; parents of nine children, seven of
whom are now living. Cornelius was a tanner and shoe-maker during the
earlier part of his life, but subsequently followed farming pursuits. He was
a cousin of President Martin VanBuren. He was a member of the order of
Freemasonry during the Morgan excitement, remaining true to the order. He
died October 5, 1883. His widow is now living on the old homestead in New
York State. The name "Schermerhorn" is of Holland origin and our sub-
ject's ancestors came from a place by that name in Holland many years ago.
Our subject, who is eldest in the family, learned the trade of carpenter when a
young man, at which he has chiefly worked until within the past few years.
He was married in 1851 to Miss Abigail Fenner, a native of Herkimer Co.,
N. Y., and to this union have been born two sons; Hay den A. and John C.
Mr. and Mrs. Schermerhorn came to Crawford County in February 1854, set-
tling in Conneaut Township. He is owner of seventy-five acres of well-
improved land and is making a specialty of breeding Holstein cattle. In politics
he is a Republican. The father of Mrs. Schermerhorn was a soldier in the
war of 1812; he was a miller and farmer, and died when she was but ten years
old.
DANIEL D. SPALDING, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born .in Oxford
County, Conn. , October 3, 1807 ; son of John and Martha (Denison) Spalding.
John Spalding was an educated man and a school teacher, also a singing
teacher in an early day in Connecticut. He was a brother of Solomon Spald-
ing, who, it is asserted, wrote a religious tale corresponding with Joseph
Smith's-(the founder of Mormonism) ''Book of Mormons,'' and entitled " The
Manuscript Found." After Spalding's death, the manuscript fell into the
hands of one Sidney Rigdon, an intimate acquaintance of Joseph Smith. Our
subject's mother, while living in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., was
attacked by Indians in her home, but she managed to escape into the woods
with her four small children, leaving the Indians to pillage the house. Daniel
D. Spalding came to this county in 1827, and settled in Conneaut Township
when there were only three houses by the road, between his place and Con-
neautville. He first took up seventy-live acres of land which he cle..'Ted, and
at one time owned 175 acres, all of which he accumulated by hard work and
industry. Mr. Spalding was married in 1832 to Miss AlathearWhaley, a native
of Schuyler, Herkimer Co., N. Y., and daughter of Thomas Whaley,who came to
Crawford County in 1817, settling in Conneaut Township. He was a soldier in
the war of 1812, a shoe-maker and farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Spalding were
born three children, two now living: Mrs. Eunice A. Bamum and Lemuel D.
Our subject is member of no church, although brought up a Baptist. Was an
old line Whig until the formation of the Republican party, since when he has
nailed his flag to that mast. Mrs. Eunice A. Barnum's mother's father had a
family of eight children — six daughters and two sons. Her father's father had
a family of ten children — six daughters and four sons.
WILLIAM C. SPRAGUE, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was bom
in Fabius, Onondaga Co., N. Y., October 27, 1804; son of John and Rhoda
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(Crittenden) Sprague, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of Vermont.
Thej^ were parents of five children, two now living. John Sprague was a tan-
ner and currier, which trade he worked at certain times in the year and was
engaged in farming the balance. He was a soldier in the war of 1812.
His wife died about 1835. Our subject moved to Crawford County in 1837,
with his wife, and settled in Summerhill Township. He married in April,
1828, Miss Amanda Lord, a native of New York State. She died in 1842 and
OUT subject then married, in 1846, Miss Elizabeth Ransom, daughter of Robert
Ransom, of Erie Co. , Penn. One child was born to this union — William R. ,
a native of Summerhill Township. Mrs. Sprague died December 13, 1872.
William R. married, October, 1877, Miss Ella Kazebee, a native of Conneaut
Township, and daughter of John Kazebee. Her grandfather, William John-
son, was among the very earliest settlers in this section. One daughter was
the result of this union, named Floy; she died July 26, 1883. This couple
are living with our subject and caring for him in his old age. The youngest
brother of our subject, Franklin, shot himself by accident in November, 1844,
while hunting in the woods, and his body was not discovered for three days
afterward. Our subject owns sixty-two acres of well-improved land; he is a
member of the Patrons of Husbandry ; held the office of Justice of the Peace
five years; in politics is a straight Democrat.
ADAM STEFFEE, farmer and Bank Director, P. 0. Linesville, was born
in Venango County, Penn , December 17, 1833, son of Adam and Sarah
(Stroup) Steffee, natives of Bellefonte, Penn., parents of nine children, five
now living; members of the Church of God. The name Stefifee is of German
extraction. Adam Steffee, who had been engaged in farming all his days,
was located in a rich oil region, and he finally sold his farm of 230 acres for
oil purposes. He died in October, 1878; his widow, March 29, 1883. Our
subject, who is the seventh in the family, received but a limited education,
being kept close to work when a boy. He married, in June, 1853, Catharine
Dougherty, a native of Huntingdon County, Penn., and daughter of Edward
Dougherty, a native of Haurisburg, Penn., and a soldier of the war of 1812.
The result of this union was six children, viz. : Joanna, wife of Alexander
McDonald; Sarah M., Martha J., Adam E., John S. and Mary E. Our sub-
ject, wife and daughter Mary E. are members of the Baptist Church; Joanna
and Sarah M., of the Catholic Church. Mr. Steffee came to this county and
settled on his present farm of 120 acres improved land in Conneaut Township
in 1873, and built a fine residence thereon in 1881. He keeps a high grade
of cattle and sheep. He is a Director and one of the principal stockholders
of the Linesville Savings Bank; in politics" a Republican; a strong advocate
of temperance. The father of Mrs. Steffee owned a farm of 100 acres; he was
noted for honesty and integrity; a miller by occupation, and father of a fam-
ily of eight children, all now living.
MRS. SARAH STEVENS, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born in Mercer
County, Penn., March 5, 1833, daughter of Abraham and Catharine (Carrin-
ger) Kazebee, former a native of New York, latter of Pittsburgh, Penn. Abra-
ham Kazebee was a shoe-maker by trade, at which he worked until his mar-
riage, when he commenced farming. He and his wife were members of the
Presbyterian Church, parents of six children, of whom our subject is the
youngest She was married September 8, 1859, to George L. Stevens, a
native of Conneaut Township, this county, and a son of Nathen Stevens, one
of the old pioneers of this section. He sent four sons to the Union Army dur-
ing the war of the Rebellion, two of whom returned home; the other two were
killed. George L. Stevens enlisted in 1861 in Capt. Mason's Company, One
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Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Sec-
ond Corps under Gen. Hancock. He passed through all the hardships and
battles of that glorious regiment, and was killed while on picket duty at Cold
Harbor, June 4, 1864 He was a good soldier, and laid his life down that the
Union might live. His brother, Thomas B., was a member of the Second
Pennsylvania Cavalry, and was killed early in 1864. Mrs. Stevens had two
sons: John R., married to Miss Ella Walton, May 26, 1880 (she is a native of
Conneaut Township, and daughter of Levi Walton); and Manual G., born Sep-
tember 25, 1861, and died November 8, 1861. John R. was educated mainly
at the Soldiers' Orphan School at Titusville, and Mercer, Penn. Our subject
is owner of twenty acres of well-improved land, with a handsome residence on
same, built in 1882. She resides with her son on the old homestead her hus-
band owned when he went in the army. Mrs. Stevens has seen some hard
times, having had a great deal of sickness. She enjoys a pension.
BENJAMIN STIMPSON, farmer, P. O. Steamburgh, was born in Con-
neaut Township, this county, January 3, 1842, son of Thomas and Susan
(Hayes) Stimpson, former a native of Yorkshire, England; latter of Canajo-
harie, N. Y. They came to this county in 1839, and were the parents of two
sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Ira, enlisted in 1861 in the Second
Ohio Calvary, serving in all nearly five years, chiefiy in the Western Army;
was in many engagements, passed through the hardships encountered by that
glorious regiment, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war as
First Sergeant. The mother of our subject died in January, 1881. The
father is now living in his eighty-first year, a consistent member of the Meth-
odist Church. Benjamin Stimpson, the youngest in the family, enlisted Sep-
tember 3, 1861, in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving
with the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Porter. He participated in the
battles of Little Bethel and Hanover Court House, the seven days' fight before
Richmond, on the Peninsula and the battle of Gaines' Mill, where he was
wounded by a minie ball passing through both lungs. The bullet entered his
right side, and came out on his left He was also wounded in the left thigh
at the same time. Mr. Stimpson was there taken prisoner, and had to remain
nine days before having his wounds dressed, and when that was being done a silk
thread was passed through his body in the track of the bullet, which brought
out a piece of his blouse. Our subject was held prisoner thirty days, during
which he suffered untold hardships. When he was again able to stand upright
and was convalescent, he weighed only eighty-five pounds; he now weighs 216
pounds. In the ambulance that conveyed him off the field were three other
wounded men who all died. Being exchanged he was honorably discharged
on account of physical disability, and returned home in December, 1862.
Mr. Stimpson then went West, where he remained until 1863; then came to
the oil country of Pennsylvania and New York, where he was engaged in buy-
ing and selling oil and contracting for wells as well as producing oil, meeting
with much success for a time, but reverses came and he lost all. Recuperating,
however, part of his fortune, he bought his present farm of fifty acres of
improved land. Our subject was married October 2, 1883, to Miss Florence
Nixon, a native of Avon Springs, N. Y. He is a member of the I. 0. O. F.,
and K. of P.
MRS. ANGELINE THOMPSON, Linesville, was born in Dryden, N.
Y., December 20, 1813, daughter of John and Catharine Weaver, natives
of New York, who came to Conneaut Township, this county, in 1833, parents
of fourteen children, three now living. John Weaver, who was lame, was a
tailor by trade, at which he worked the greater part of his life. He took up a
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farm of fifty acres woodland, which he cleared. His father was a soldier in
the Revolutionary war. Our subject, who is the twelfth in the family, taught
school for several terms before her marriage, which occurred in 1837 with
Marcus Thompson. He was a native of Vermont, son of Isaac Thompson, who
came to Crawford County in an early day. This union resulted in eight chil-
dren, five now living, viz.: Mary, wife of Daniel C. Clark; Catharine, wife
of Daniel C. Landon; Ann; Clarissa, wife of George H. Peck, and Henry W.
Their son, William, was a soldier in an Ohio regiment during the war of the
Eebellion, and died in hospital at Nashville, Tenn.,of disease contracted while
in the service. Mr. Thompson, husband of our subject, enlisted in the Eighty-
third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Army of the Poto-
mac. He was killed at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, May 8, 1864.
His widow enjoys a pension. Mrs. Thompson and her third daughter are liv-
ing together.
MRS. BRIDGET "WALSH, P. O. Linesville, was born in Ireland, Febru-
ary 1, 1834, and came to America in 1854. She was married October 14, 1861,
in St. John's Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio, to Martin V. Walsh, born on the
farm where our subject now lives, in Conneaut Township, this county, May 6,
1836, sou of Philip Walsh, who was born May 24, 1800, in Ireland. Philip
came to America in 1820, settling for a time in Plainfield, N. J., where he
married a Miss Senith Shortle. They came to this county about 1825. Mrs.
Walsh dying, Philip married for his second wife Miss Martha Davis, a native
of North Shenango Township, this county, and daughter of Patrick Davis, an
early settler of that section. His third son, Thomas Walsh, was thoroughly
educated at Mt. St. Mary's Academy, Emmittsburg, Md., intended for the
priesthood, but he died just before his ordination, in April, 1863. Philip
Walsh was a farmer all his days. He cleared the greater part of 175 acres of
land, which he at one time owned. He died October 29, 1880, a consistent
member of the Catholic Church. Martin V. Walsh, who was his third child
by his second marriage, was also a farmer all his life. There are also two
other surviving sons of Philip Walsh: Richard, living on part of his father's
farm, and Patrick, living in the State of Iowa, both having large families.
Mrs. Walsh is the mother of five children, four now living, viz. : Martha E.,
Thomas L., Teresa M. and Blacala A. Our subject and all the family are
members of the Catholic Church. Martin V. Walsh died December 28, 1879,
leaving his widow and children 125 acres of excellent land, part of his father's
old homestead.
SAMUEL P. WARRINER, farmer, P. O. Centre Road Station, was born
in Gainsville, N. Y., September 30, 1823, son of Chester and Drusilla Warri-
ner, natives of Vermont. The former, by trade a carpenter and joiner, but by
occupation a farmer, was a soldier of the war of 1812; his father was a Revo-
lutionary soldier. The parents came to Crawford County in 1834, settling on
100 acres of land in Conneaut Township, which our subject assisted in clear-
ing. They were the parents of three sons and two daughters. Formerly adher-
ents of the Presbyterian body, they became members, latterly, of the Congre-
gational Church, in which Chester was a Deacon. He died July 10, 1863, and
his widow followed him February 5, 1869. Our subject, who is the youngest
in the family, received an academic education, and taught school nine winters.
He married, in 1847, Miss Keziah W. Kennedy, a native of Allegany County,
N. Y., born October 4, 1823, and daughter of Gerden Kennedy. They came
to Crawford County in 1832, and settled in Conneaut Township. Mr. Ken-
nedy was a prominent faiTuer, and both he and his wife were charter members
of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject and wife are the parents of two chil-
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dren: Hattie, and Sakie L., wife of J. A. Potter. They are members of the
Congregational Church. Our subject served as Justice of the Peace five years;
is owner of fifty acres of well -improved land, part of his father's old homestead.
In politics he is a Republican, and is a strong advocate of prohibition.
MRS. ELIZABETH R. WRIGHT, P. O. Penn Line, was bora in New
Jersey, October 7, 1820, daughter of Isaac Wintermute, a soldier of the war
of 1812, who came to Crawford County when a young man, immediately before
that war, and took up 200 acres of land on Conneaut Creek, in this township,
which he cleared and improved. He then returned to N'ew Jersey, married,
and brought his young wife to his new home. They were the parents of seven
children, four now living; were members of the Presbyterian Church, of which
he was a charter member, at Conneaut Centre. She died in 1829, and he fol-
lowed her August 3, 1833. Our subject, who is third in the family, was mar-
ried July 24, 1841, to William Wright, a native of Louisville, N. Y., born
March 4, 1816, and son of Aaron Wright, a soldier of the war of 1812. To
this union were born fourteen children, eleven now living, viz.: Mary E., wife
of Hiram Branch; Oscar, a three months' soldier toward the close of the war of
the Rebellion; Flora, wife of R. M. Dunham; Clara J., wife of John Silla-
way; Charlotte, wife of D. Bean; Charles; Jennie and Jessie (twins), the lat-
ter wife of C. Ryan; Isa, wife of L. W. Branch; Juliana, and Henry A., the
youngest. W. H. was a soldier during the war of the Rebellion, in the One
Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; he died in 1863
from disease contjacted during service. Mr. Wright taught school many years
after coming to Crawford County. He held the position of Justice of the
Peace fifteen years, and has filled several other township offices. He all his
life followed farming; a man of integrity and influence. He died May 31,
1878. Mrs. Wright resides on the old homestead of 106 acres improved land.
CUSSEWAGO TOWNSHIP.
ELIAS BARNS, farmer and mechanic, P. O. Crossingville, was born
March 19, 1820, in Victor, Ontario Co., N. Y. His parents, Jonathan J. and
Lovina (Bradley) Barns, settled in Girard Township, Erie County, in 1832, and
helped develop the resources of , that country. This family was established in
the United States by Thomas Barns, who emigrated from England to Nor-
folk, Conn., ia the early history of the colonies. Silas Barns and Zolman
Bradley, our subject's grandfathers on both sides, were Revolutionary soldiers.
Our subject married Miss Parmelia Peet, October 28, 1841. She was born
June 23, 1824, in Portage Township, Allegany Co., N. Y. ; her parents, Lewis
and Margaret (Gerhart) Peet, became pioneers in Cussewago Township, this
county, in 1840. Their children are Mrs. Martha P. Carnahah, Mrs. Anna
L. Sperry; Mrs. Margaret Liephart, deceased; Arthur, deceased; Byron B., of
Wood County, Ohio; Mrs. Elmina A. Daniels; Charles, in Michigan; Mrs. Ella
V. Heard and David P. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Barns settled on
the farm which he had been engaged the previqus summer in clearing up and
improving. By industry and good management they have built up a property
of eighty acres of well-improved land. Mr. Barns is a carpenter by trade; he
erected many buildings in the surrounding townships, and built the house in
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which he now resides. Mr. Barns has been a Eepresontative to the State
Grange; is a Methodist; in politics originally a Whig, now a Republican.
CHARLES A. BENNETT, deceased, was a native of Stephentown,
Rensselaer Co., N. Y., born October 5, 1794, son of Israel and Ruth (Brown)
Bennett. He married Miss Laura Jewett, a native of Connecticut, born June
27, 1805, daughter of Ira and Elizabeth (Warren) Jewett. The result of this
onion was seven children: Mrs. Charity A. Liephart; Mrs. Lucy J. Sexton;
Edwin L. ; Israel J., deceased; Alonzo H. W. ; Mrs. Cordelia F. Frontz,
deceased, and Mrs. Laura B. Davis. Mr. Bennett had formerly been married
to Miss Luana Hilt, of Stephentown, N. Y., who died leaving seven children,
five now living, viz. : Mrs. Jeanette Brace, in Missouri; Mrs. LavoniaM. Hall,
in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Luana J. Hills, in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Emily
A., wife of A. B. Pullman, in Chicago; and William H., in Erie County, Penn.
After living in Clarendon, Orleans Co., N. Y. , some years, our subject and
family came to this county, and settled in Cassewago Township, October 11,
1847. Here Mr. Bennett purchased land and began developing a farm. On
this there was an old mill site, with an old saw and grist-mill. On these he
made repairs, and when complete, operated them, converting the grist-mill into
a saw-mill in about two years. He manufactured lumber for the home market
and for shipment abroad, chiefly to Pittsburgh, selling there at that time first
class pine lumber for $7.50 per thousand, while at the mill it was 15.00. About
1860 he took two sons, Edward L. and Alonzo H. W., into partnership with him,
and they then built a large steam mill near the old site in 1864. Mr. Bennett
died July 30, 1871, since which time the business has been carried on by his
sons. Mrs. Bennett is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In pol-
itics our subject was a life-long Republican.
EDWIN L. BENNETT, lumber manufacturer, Mosiertown, was born
September 25, 1839, in Clarendon, Orleans Co., N. Y. ; son of Charles A. Ben-
nett. Our subject came to Cussewago Township, this county, with his father's
family in 1847, and here received his education. He married Miss Ellen A.
Taylor, daughter of David Taylor, of Beaver Centre, Penn., January I, 1868,
and their children are Millicent Eugenie, Rush E., Emma G., and Nellie B.
Our subject engaged at eighteen years of age as partner with his father in the
saw-mill, hating worked in the mill from early boyhood. At bis father's
death he and his brother, Alonzo, took entire charge of the establishment, and
he now owns the saw-mill department entirely himself. He does an exten-
sive business, extending to the surrounding townships, besides supplying the
local trade; ships also to New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Mr. Ben-
nett has also a fine farm of 120 acres well -improved land, known as the Job
Potter farm. Our subject takes a deep interest in the cultivation and
improvement of fine stock on his place, and makes a specialty of Durham and
Jersey cattle. He has some very fine thoroughbred animals. His farm is
very productive, having yielded 140 bushels of corn and 400 bushels of pota-
toes per acre. Mr. Bennett is a first-class business man and a citizen of wide
influence in the community; in politics he is a Republican.
GILBERT K. BENNETT, retired farmer, Mosiertown, was born in 1801
in Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. He married, October 21, 1830, Mise
Mary E. King, born in 1807. They came to this county and settled in Cus-
sewago Township in 1851. They lived on a farm on Cussewago Creek, and
Mr. Bennett carried on extensive lumbering interests. Their children are
George G., in Bradford. Penn.; John K., Superintendent of Pullman cars,
Buffalo, N. Y. ; Ann Mary; Lydia Gertrude and Clara Emma, besides
lour deceased. Mr. and Mra Bennett owned and carried on the Cussewago
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House for several years, during which time he held the appointment of Post-
master of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett are consistent members of the
Baptist Church, having been faithful in the cause for over fifty years. Their
golden wedding was celebrated October 21, 1880, by many friends. He is a
hearty, well-preserved old pioneer, a man of upright integrity, enjoying the
highest respect of the entire community; in politics he is a Democrat.
HENRY P. BOGGS, lumberman, Mosiertown, was born August 15, 1833,
in Woodcock Township, this county. His father, Benjamin E. Boggs, a
native of New Jersey, born January 1, 1790, passed his boyhood in Philadel-
phia. He married Miss Elizabeth Burkhaulter, of Lehigh County, Penn.
She was a descendant of one of the " Mayflower " Pilgrims, born April 10, 1796.
They settled in this county in about 1829, where Benjamin E. followed his
trade as tanner and currier. He died in 1867; his widow in 1872. Our sub-
ject learned the tanner and currier trade in Meadville, Penn. He married
Miss Juliana Woodring, February 21, 1856. She was born September 10,
1835, in Cussewago Township, this county, and is a daughter of Samuel
Woodring. After their marriage they settled in Mosiertown, where they still
reside. Mr. Boggs has op«rated a tannery here, and carried on a boot and
shoe establishment for twenty-seven years. He held the appointment of Post-
master from 1865 to 1872, having tilled the position of Deputy four years
previously. From 1873 to 1880 he was prospecting in the oil regions of
Pennsylvania, and in 1881 he went to Morgan County, Tenn., where he car-
ried on an extensive lumbering business. Mrs. Boggs is a consistent member
of the Baptist Church. Mr. Boggs is an A. F. & A. M. ; a life- long Repub-
lican, having cast his first vote for Fremont, and has voted for Republican Pres-
idents ever since.
JOHN W. BRADISH, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown. was born May 11, 1850.
in Haytield Township, this county. His father, John Bradish, son of the
famous pioneer of Erie County, Penn., Walter Bradish, came to this county in
1842. He married Miss Mary Page, a native of Spring Township, this county,
and in 1865 they moved from Haytield Township and settled near Mosiertown,
where they resided the remainder of their lives. Their children are Mrs.
Dolly Heath, of Elk Creek Township, Erie Co. ; John W., and Mrs. Mary A.
Hites, of Elk Creek Township, Erie County. Our subject received his edu-
cation principally in the schools of Mosiertown. He married Miss Louisa,
born in Cussewago Township, this county, daughter of Elihu Hotchkiss, August
29,1871. Sbewasborn May 1, 1850. They have one son— Willis. Mr. Brad-
ish has a fine farm of 100 acres of well-improved land. He is a lifelong
Republican. Mr. Bradish is an energetic, enterprising young farmer; is
highly respected by the entire community.
EDWIN G. CUTLER, proprietor of Cutler House, Crossingville, was born
June 3, 1833, near Rutland, Vt. His father, Gilbert Cutler, married Sarah
McConnell, by whom he had seven children, viz.: Joel Barnard, deceased;
Henry S., of Edinboro, Penn.; Edwin G. ; Franklin D. , deceased; Mrs. Sarah
L. Brandt, of Montgomery City, Mo. ; Mrs. Lucy J. Tabor; Carrie E., deceased.
Mr. Cutler started with his family in 1837, intending to go to Michigan.
Leaving his family at Girard, Penn., he went to Michigan, purchased 280
acres, eighty acres of which is the present site of Jackson. He finally gave
up his possessions there and remained in Girard, where he kept a hotel for
several years, spending an interval of a few years of that time on a farm near
that place. In 1845 he moved to Crossingville, where he purchased the hotel
and a farm adjoining. Here he lived until his death, January 14, 1871. His
widow followed him October 3, 1876. Our subject remained with his parents,
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not forming any matrimonial alliance. He now owns the hotel property known
as the Cutler House, besides a farm of 100 acres adjoining the village, and
one of fifty acres in Erie County. Mr. Cutler is a member of the Western
Crawford Lodge, F. & A. M., of Conneautville; in politics he is a Republican,
JAMES DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born December 19, 1812
in CuBsewago Township, this county. His father, Rev. Isaac Davis, came to
this township from New Jersey, in 1795, and here settled. He here mar
ried Miss Nancy Lewis, a native of Maryland. Their children are James
Mrs. Zernah Boyde, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thayer, besides fouf deceased. Mr.
Davis was one of the pioneer preachers of the Baptist Church. He died June
20, 1859; Mrs. Davis died June 10, 1838. Our subject married May 25, 1837
Miss Elizabeth Erwin, born February 9, 1818, in this township. Their chil-
dren are Erwin; Hiram; Mrs. Julia A. Stevens, of Salida, Col.; Kiz; Zacha
riah T. ; Elizabeth; James Fred; Mi'S. Rose Clark and Jessie Maud. They set
tied on their present farm in 1844. Here by industry and good management
they acquired a farm of 225 acres of well-improved land, part of which they
have donated to their children. Mr. Davis served his township in various
positions, and held the office of School Director three terms; in politics he is
a Republican.
SETH DONAHUE, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born August 14, 1843,
in Cusaewago Township, this county, and is a son of James Donahue. He
enlisted in August, 1862, in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Virginia campaigns in
the Army of the Potomac He was engaged in the battles of Chancellorsville,
Antietam, Fredericksburg and several skirmishes. At the close of his service
he re-enlisted in April, 18(53, in Company A, One Hundred and Eleventh
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war.
He was a faithful soldier and has an honorable record. Mr. Donahue married
Mary M. Joslin, September 9, 1866, and their children are Wilson, Bertha,
and Ora. Our subject owns a farm of eighty acres of land; he has held sev-
eral township offices, always discharging his duties satisfactorily to the peo-
ple; in politics a Republican. Mr. Donahue is a man of upright integrity and
good standing in this community.
LEONARD ERWIN, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born January 30,
1803, in Cussewago Township, this county. His father, Robert Erwin, came
here from Northumberland County, Penn., in 1797, and married Elizabeth
Strauss, of Virginia. Of their ten children, five are now living, viz. : Leonard;
James, in McKean County, Penn.; Mrs. Lydia Towuley; Mrs. Elizabeth Davis
and Mrs. Julia A. Mills, in Iowa. Mrs. Erwin died October 11, 1856; Mr.
Erwin in October 1858. Our subject married, March 6, 1828, Sarah, daughter
of Arnold Freeman. She died November 28, 1835, leaving three children:
Gilbert, Mrs. Elizabeth Mosier, and Albert. Mr. Erwin next married Miss
Keziah Allee, November 9, 1836. She was born within the limits of Hayfield
Township, this county, January 5, 1817. Her father, John Allee, was an ear-
ly settler in that township. Mr. Erwin settled where he now resides, in 1828.
He has here a fine farm of 104 acres, and takes an interest in breeding Dur-
ham cattle. He has served the people in most of the township offices. In
early times he held the rank of Captain in the Volunteer Militia. In politics
Mr. Erwin is a Republican. Mrs. Erwin is a member of the Baptist Church.
AROLD FREEMAN, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born July 24, 1807,
in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., N. J. His father, Arold Freeman, born in
1770, married Miss Sarah Edgar. They located in Cussewago Township, this
county, in 1816, and here settled and improved the large farm where Thomas
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Best now resides. Mrs. Freeman died May 13, 1834; Mr. Freeman January
7, 1836. They were very upright, respeoted pioneer citizens, and left an hon-
ored name to posterity. They had eleven children, viz. : Mrs. Dilla Thornell,
Mrs. Mary Stelle, Mrs. Isabel Farland, Mrs. Rachel Thickstun, Mrs. Elizabeth
Anderson, Mrs. Sarah Erwin, Arold, Edgar, Thomas, Mrs. Jane Erwin
and Martha, all deceased except Arold. Our subject married Mary Davis,
November 23, 1833. She died January 10, 1877, leaving seven children:
Mrs. Dilla Patterson, of Kansas; Mrs. Julia Clark, of Michi'gan; Mrs. Elvira
Fuller, of Michigan; William; Thomas; Jeffrey, and Arold A., who is Alder-
man of the Fourth Ward, Erie, Penn. Mr. Freeman acquired a fine farm of
150 acres of well-improved liad; in religion he is a Universalist; in politics a
Bepublican.
MANNING T. FEEEMAN, farmer, P. 0. Orossingville, was born August 9,
1825, in Cussewago Township. His father, Edgar E. Freeman, was born in
1794, in Middlesex County, N. J., and came to this county with his father,
Arold Freeman, Sr., in 1818. Here his mother, Sarah, died in 1834, and his
father in 1836. Arold, Jr., now seventy-eight years of age, is their only son
now living out of ten children. He married Miss Mary Davis, who died Janu-
ary 10, 1877, leaving seven children. Edgar Freeman married Joanna, daugh-
ter of George Heard. They raised eleven children. Two of their sons, Eph-
raim and Asa, were soldiers in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, and were killed July 2, 1862, at Malvern Hill, Twoof their daugh-
ters, Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss and Mrs. Sarah Meabon, live in Erie County, Penn.
Edgar died May 12, 1848. Their son James E. went to Kansas at seventeen
years of age and provided a home for his mother, where she lived until her
death, February 18, 1872. He then married Miss Martha Graves, of Cuba,
N. y., November 9, 1873, and now resides on his farm of 240 acres in Riley
County, Kan. Manning T., our subject, married Misi Juliann Stelle, September
3,1846, who died January 14, 1868, leaving seven children: Benjamin, in Mich-
igan; Mrs. Mary S. Maxon; Mrs. Josephine Williams; Mrs. Ella A. Kennedy;
Mrs. Isadore Ehrett, of West Virginia; Manning and Asa at home. Mr. Free-
man then married Sliss Ann Maria Whitford, March 9, 1869. She was born
August 1, 1839, in JefTerson County, N. Y. They have three sons: Edward
W., Robert W. and Charles M. Mrs. Freeman is a Sabbatarian, Mr. Freeman
a Universalist, and keeps the seventh day. He owns 180 acres of land; in pol-
itics is a Republican.
LOT D. FREEMAN, farmer, P. 0. Venango, was born June 12, 1833, in
this county, and is a son of William and Luoinda (Spaulding) Freeman. He
married Miss Lucy Thompson in 1855, by whom he had five children, of whom
three are living: William, George and Savilla. George attended the State Nor-
mal School at Edinboro, Erie County, and taught several terms. He now holds
an office on the U. S. iron steamer S. Michigan, on Lake Erie. After the death
of Mrs. Freeman Mr. Freeman married Miss Mary Thompson. They have
three children: Charles, Byron and Kay. Mr. Freeman has here a tine farm
of eighty acres, which he improved mostly himself. He takes especial inter-
est in his dairy and in raising fine Chester hogs. He has served his township as
School Director, and in various minor offices. Mr. Freeman takes an interest
in the education of his children. In politics he is a Greenbacker.
SAMUEL D. FULLERTON, merchant, Mosiertown, was born October
28, 1850, in Rockdale Township, this county, where his parents, David L. and
Elizabeth Fullerton, still reside. Oar subject was brought up on his father's
farm, and attended the schools of the home district. October 2, 1872, he mar-
ried Miss Anna E. Amee, born November 27, 1850, daughter of Horatio B.
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and Caroline Ames, of Mill Village, Erie Co., Penn. Their children are
Frank C. , Serana, Ernest C. , Pierce Leroy and Josephine Mr. Fullerton
came to Mosiertown in 1882, and established a general merchandise store, also
carries on a hotel. In September, 1883, he took into partnership Newell E.
White. They have a full stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., a complete line
of goods for general merchandising. By their excellent business principles
and courtesy to the public they are building up a large and flourishing trade.
Mr. Fullerton is a life-long Democrat; a man of upright integrity.
WILLIAM JENKS GAMBLE, physician and surgeon, Mosiertown, was
born in Boston, Mass., December 23, 1824. His father. Rev. John Gamble,
a native of Belfast, Ireland, of Scotch Presbyterian descent, born in 1777,
married Miss Eliza Parr, born in 1785, in County Down, Ireland, and a des-
cendant of the famous old Parr family of England. They immigrated to
America in about 1807. Being educated for the ministry of the United
Presbyterian Church, he adopted the profession of teaching and was engaged
in Jamestown and Greenville Academies, making a specialty of classics and
higher mathematics. After a long life of usefulness he died iu 1844. His
widow followed him in 1866. She was the mother of nine children. Our
subject was educated in the Jamestown Seminary and Franklin Academy, and
at the age of nineteen years he was teaching the English branches, mathematics,
Latin and Greek languages. At the age of twenty- three he began the study
of medicine under Dr. Gibson, of Jamestown. He graduated at the Eclectic
Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1854. He had established himself
at Mosiertown in 1851, prior to his taking 4he degree of M. D., and has since
remained there. He married, December 12, 1865, Miss Helen M. Beebe, of
Pleasantville, Venango Co., Penn., and of their three children William M. and
Robert B. survive. Mrs. Gamble died May 25, 1873. On December 18, 1876,
the Doctor married Miss Esther J. Bingham, born in 1846, in eastern Penn-
sylvania, a daughter of Rev. Bingham, a native of Mercer, Mercer Co., Peun.,
born in 1810, and died in Mosiertown in 1876; his widow survives. The
present Mrs. Gamble has blessed her husband with three children: Eleanor,
seven years old, John K.,four years old, and Martha Elizabeth,* six months old.
The Doctor has been averse to office, yet his neighbors, recognizing his worth
and honesty, thrust upon him the position of Township Treasurer for two
terms, and School Director for many years, and he has been willing to serve
his share of the small offices where pay is not considered. He was firmly
attached to the cause of the union, and has been a life-long adherent of the
Republican party, to which he clings tenaciously. Our subject became a mem-
ber of the National Eclectic Association, June 14, 1877. He is a physician
of first-class scientific attainments, and enjoys one of the most extensive prac-
tices in western Pennsylvania. Personally he is of splendid physique, being
six feet, three and a half inches in height and portly in proportion. Elsewhere
in this volume will be found steel portraits of this worthy citizen and repre-
sentative physician of Crawford County and his good lady.
HARRISON HARNED, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, Erie County, was born Jan.
16, 1836, in Cussewago Township, this county. He is a grandson of David Ear-
ned, and a son of John and Sarah (Freeman) Harned. He obtained such edu-
cation as the schools of those early days or the home district afforded. When
he was fourteen years of age he had the misfortune to lose his right eye by
accident, which prevented his being accepted when he offered his services in
defense of the Government in 1861. He married Miss Nancy E. Lewis, Sep-
tember 28, 1859. They settled where they now live in 1864, where by indus-
try and gopd management they have acquired a fine farm of seventy to eighty
• Born AoguBt 22, 1884.
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acres. Their children are Mrs. Clara A. Sipps, John L., Charles H. , Guy
M. , Pearlie C. and Edith V. Mr. Harned takes an earnest interest in public
affairs, and is at present serving his township as Supervisor. He discharges
his duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of the people. In politics he is a
life-long Republican.
JACOB HARNED, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, Erie County, was born Dec. 16,
1840, in Cussewago Township, this county. His father, John P. Harned, was born
in this township in 1808, where his parents, David and Ann (Perkins) Harned,
former of New York, latter of Virginia, settled in 1801. He married Sarah,
daughter of Jedediah Freeman, August 20, 1831. Of their twelve children
seven are now living: Smith, Harrison, Hiram, Mrs. Almira Pier, Mrs. Jane
Skelton, Jacob and John D. L. Our subject enlisted, in August, 1862, in the
One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
serving in the Virginia campaigns and taking part in the skirmish of Cramp-
ton's Pass, and battles of Antietam, Piatt's Plantation, Va., and Chancellors-
ville, receiving an honorable discharge in May, 1863. Mr. Harned married
Miss Lovina Lewis, November 4, 1869. Their children are Josiah Enestus,
Lillie v., Mary B., James Hiram and Sophia. Our subject now owns fifty
acres of excellent land. Mrs. Harned is a member of the Seventh Day Baptist
Church. In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES H. HEARD, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born December 16,
1820, in Cussewago Township, this county. His grandparents, George and
Alche Heard, natives of Elizabeth, N. J., came to this county in 1794, and,
after living a short time on French Creek, near Meadville, settled in Cussewago
Township, this county, and took up the central tract of land in the township.
Of their eight children but two are now living, viz. : James, of Genesee
County, Mich., and Mrs. Lettie Hotchkiss. Their eldest son, Randolph, mar-
ried Miss Mary Hamilton, born in Maryland, and was brought to Washington
Township, Erie County, when two months old, and here she was raised. Mr.
Heard died in 1862, aged sixty-seven years, seven months and three days; his
widow in 1873, aged seventy-four years, nine months and twelve days. Of
their ten children, four are now living: James H., George W., Ammi B., the
latter living in Erie, Penn., and Mrs. Letitia Harned. Our subject married.
May 1, 1851, Margaret A., daughter of George W. Syers, of this township.
Thej' have resided ever since on their home of 160 acres of well-improved
land on Cussewago Creek. Their children are Adella D., C. Fred and Mary
E. Mr. Heard has taken some interest in public affairs, and tilled acceptably
various township oflSces. He is a worthy, representative citizen of Cusse-
wago. In politics he is a Republican.
FREDERICK C. HELMBRECHT, farmer, P. 0. Mosiertown, was born
May 22, 1846, in Venango Township, this county. His father, Henry Helm-
brecht, a native of Hanover, Germany, married Miss Hannah M. C. Hampe.
They immigrated to America in 1836 and immediately settled near Drake's
Mills, Venango Township, this county. There they began clearing up and
developing their farm. They sold out April, 1858, and located in Cussewago
Township, this county, and here they died, Mr. Helmbrecht April 28, 1883,
and his widow May 2, 1883. Their children were Frederick, who died in
Germany; Mrs. Amelia Matthews, deceased; Henry C.,a soldier of the Eighty-
third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, who was killed in the battle
of the Wilderness, and Frederick C. Our subject, when a boy, bravely offered
his services to the Government, but was restrained from service by his father.
He married, September 11, 1866, Miss Amanda Hickernell, of Haytield Town
ship, this county, who bore him the following named children: Charles H.,
848 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
Frank W., Freddie E., Carrie May, Adella E. and Israel (deceased). Mr.
Helmbrecht has here a fine f arm of 104 acres of well- improved land, it being
the family homestead. He believes in the cause of popular education and is
giving his children good advantages; in politics he is a Republican.
NATHANIEL B. HILLS, millwright, Mosiertown, was born September 17,
1824, in Onondaga County, N. Y. ; son of Obed and Alsimana Hills, who were
residents of Cussewago Township, this county, from 1838 to 1862, when they
removed to Erie County, Penn., and afterward to Genesee County, Mich.,
where they died, Mr. Hills in his ninetieth year. Our subject is the fourth in
a family of fourteen children. He early began learning the carpenter's trade
and gradually developed from that to the business of millwright. He has
put up a great many grist and saw-mills in the surrounding townships and
counties ; has also done a great deal of repair work, and has the reputation of
being a skillful workman, having always met with marked success. Mr. Hills
married, September 10, 1843, Miss Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Ephraim and
Peggy Ann (Harrington) Smith, born September 17, 1823, in Greene County,
N. Y., and has lived in this county since 1827. To this union have been born
three children : Warren Benson, of Bradford, Penn. ; Mrs. Amanda Gary, of
Philadelphia, and'Effie. Mrs. Hills brother, G. W. L. Smith, was a soldier in
the Thirteenth Regiment, Missouri Infantry, and was killed at the battle of
Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. Mr. Hills is a consistent member of the Baptist
Church; in politics he has been a Republican since the campaign of Fremont
and Buchanan.
SHELDON HOTCHKISS, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born March 31,
1820, in Cussewago Township, this county. His father came to Cussewago
Township, this county, from Connecticut in 1816, taking forty-two days with
an ox-team. His son, Joel, married Mary Sperry. He followed the trade of
carpenter and erected many of the buildings in this and adjoining townships.
Our subject is the seventh of eleven children. In 1841 he married Clarissa,
daughter of Thomas Haggerty, of this township. They settled and cleared a
farm of fifty acres of wild land which they sold, then bought a part of the John
Clawson homestead. Their children are Vincent A., of Erie County, Penn. ;
Mrs. Mahetable Freeman; Mrs. Welthy Jane Mosier; Mrs. Evaline McLeland;
Mrs. Rosetta Crain; Mrs. Emma Steinhoof, and John W. Mrs. Hotchkiss
died December 26, 1871. She was a member of the Christian Church. Mr.
Hotchkiss has held most of the township offices, fulfilling his duties faithfully.
In politics he is a Republican.
ELIHU HOTCHKISS, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born in this town-
ship, March 31, 1824, and is a son of Joel and Mary (Sperry) Hotchkiss, of
Connecticut, who came to this county by wagon in 1817, settling in this town-
ship, where they developed their farm and raised a family of ten children.
Our subject was married April 22, 1845, to Julia, daughter of Jeremiah Colvin.
She died August 4. 1868, leaving six children: Mark; Sophronia, died July
28, 1865; Louisa Bradish; Willis, died February 21, 1866; Rosetta Monck-
enhoupt; and Cassius G., died March 29, 1865. On March 2, 1865, Mr.
Hotchkiss married Miss Rachel Stelle, a native of New Jersey, and the chil-
dren by this marriage are Zernah, Darwin A. and Otis A. Mr. Hotchkiss
has been industrious and successful in life, and has a fine farm of 225 acres
of well-improved land, part of which was the old family homestead. He
takes a great deal of interest in the improvement of fine stock on his place.
He has been a life-long Republican. Cussewago Township contains no more
useful and influential citizen than our subject, Elihu Hotchkiss.
HIRAM HOTCHKISS, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was bom May 5, 1828,
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in CuBsewago Township, this county. His father, Luther Hotohkiss, son of
Joel and Mary Hotchkiss, settled in this township in 1818. He married
Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Isaac Davis, one of the pioneer Baptist preachers,
January 3, 1826. She was born April 23. 1805, and her parents came to this
county, from New Jersey, in 1795, and here settled. Mr. and Mrs. Luther
Hotchkiss developed a farm of 120 acres in western Cussewago Township.
Their children are Hiram, Mrs. Nancy Erwin (deceased), Gilbert, James,
Mrs. Martha Herriek, Mrs. Adeline Morgan, Mrs. Amelia Herrick and Mrs.
Mary Hills (deceased). Mr. Hotchkiss died March 28, 1848; she still lives,
aged eighty,^and her portrait appears in this volume under the name of Eliza-
beth Hotchkiss, by her own reciuest. In 1861 she married Lewis Thayer, of
Conneaut, Ohio, who died in 1873. Our subject married Amrilla, daughter of
Lewis Peet, September 3, 1848. She was born October 2, 1829, in Allegany
County, N. Y. Their children were: Martin Luther, Norton J., Charley D.
(deceased), Belvia E. and Lydia E. Mr. Hotchkiss owns 428 acres of land,
including the old homestead, and is raising Durham cattle on his farm. He
and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
LEWIS H. HOTCHKISS, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born October 6,
1829, in Cussewago Township, this county. His father, Alvin Hotchkiss, son
of Joel Hotchkiss, married Miss Lettie Heard, daughter of George Heard, and
they now live near Edinboro, Erie Co., Penn. Our subject married Miss
Hannah E. Huckleberrj. of Venango Township, this county, March 15, 1855,
and settled where they now reside. Their children were Mrs. Adora Donahue,
Lewis E. , U. S.j Grant, Charles, Devirn, Pearl Grace, Alvin (deceased),
Estella (deceased). Mr. Hotchkiss enlisted February 25, 1864, in Battery H,
Third Pennsylvania Light Artillery, serving in the Maryland and Virginia
campaigns, and received an honorable discharge July 25, 1865. He had six
brothers (making seven with himself) in the war of the Rebellion, and tl^y
served for periods of from six months to four years. He has since devoted his
energies to his farm, which now consists of 100 acres, having bought fifty of it
when a boy, and fifty since the war, and has improved it. He pays considerable
attention to the culture and improvement of fine stock. Mr. Hotchkiss has
served the township as Supervisor and Treasurer of School Board. In politics
he is a Republican.
JOSIAH G. LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born July 29,
1818, in Cussewago Township, this county. His grandfather, George Lewis,
came from Maryland to this county in very early times and died in 1801. His
son, Eber, married Elizabeth Gibson, and they had seven children: George,
Josiah G., John D., Nathaniel, Augustus H. , and two sisters deceased. Our
subject married Miss Sophia St. John, August 3. 1842. They settled in the
woods and cleared up and improved their present farm of eighty-six acres.
Their children are — Eber S., of Venango County, Penn. ; Mrs. Mary Green-
field; John D. ; Mrs. Lavina Harned, and Samuel T. Samuel T. having
thoroughly prepared himself tor the teacher's profession, has been for several
years successfully engaged in teaching in Crawford and Erie Counties and
Venango and Franklin Townships. He married Miss Katie Regan, who is also
an experienced teacher.
WATSON W. LITTLE, M. D., Mosiertown, was born February 18, 1849,
in Townville, this county. His father, James R. Little, was born in Rut-
land, Vt. Our subject received his education- in the schools of Townville and
Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., and began the study of medicine in 1872 under
Dr. D. S. Freeman, of Tidioute, Penn. He graduated with the degree of
850 BIOGKAPHICAL SKETCHES:
M. D., in the Medical Department of the University of the Western Reserve,
Cleveland, Ohio, March 5, 1881, and during this time he practiced his profes-
sion under the supervision of his preceptor. Immediately upon his gradua
tion the Doctor established himself in Mosiertown, associated with Dr. W. J.
Gamble. He has made thorough preparations and already takes rank as a
physician of first-class scientific attainments and is rapidly building up a
large and profitable practice. Dr. Little is descended on his father's side
from the well known sturdy and upright race of the Scotch-Irish, and on
his mother's side from a long lino of practicing physicians. Personally he is
a man of compact build and strong physique, evidently well adapted to endure
the fatigue and exposure of a busy practitioner. November 5, 1874, the
Doctor married Miss Helen M. Morse, of Girard, Erie Co., Penn., and to this
union have been born one son and one daughter: Winifred M., and Harold
H. (deceased). Mrs. Little is a consistent member of the Christian Church.
JOHN MILTON MANVILLE, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born Aug-
ust 21, 1825, in Jefferson County, N. Y.; son of Henry and Matilda (Wait)
Manville. He came to Cussewago Township, this county, with his mother in
1838, and here he learned the cabinetmaker's trade and carried on a shop in
Mosiertown for a period of seven years. He married, September 30, 1845,
Miss Harriet E. , daughter of Dan Stebbins, born August 17, 1825, this town-
ship. Their childi'en are Mrs. Mary M. Davis, Jean M. , and Mrs. Carrie A.
Heard, besides three who died in childhood. Our subject purchased the old
family homestead of Dan Stebbins in 1865, where they now reside. They
have here a fine farm of fifty, acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs.
Manville are consistent adherents of the Presbyterian faith. He is a man of
upright integrity and a useful and influential citizen in the community.
NATHAN MOSIER, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born in Lehigh
County. Penn., June 6, 1819. His parents, Abraham and Elizabeth (Hotten-
stein) Mosier, settled in Cussewago Township, this county, in 1832. Five of
their seven children are now living, viz. : Nathan, Mrs. Abigail Deichman,
Mrs. Sarah Siverling, Mrs. Harriet Croop, Mrs. Mary Moyer. For his sec-
ond wife Mr. Mosier married Sarah Hower, by whom he had one son — Abram
(deceased.) Our subject married Eliza Love, and their children are: Archi-
bald, William, Maicellus, Robert, Mrs. Ellen Woodring and Bertha. Mr.
Mosier has lived on his present farm over forty years. He is a member of the
Lutheran Church. In politics is a Republican.
JOHN MUCKINHOUPT, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, March 19, 1819, and is a son of George and Margaret
(Himebaugh) Muckinhonpt. George and his father, Philip, a native of Ger-
many, were among the early settlers of Cambridge Township, this county.
Oui- subject married, September 20, 1843, Margaret, daughter of Henry and
Catherine (Muckinhoupt ) Peters, of Cussewago Township, this county. The
next year they settled where they now reside and cleared from the wilderness
a farm of 110 acres. Their children are George H., John A., Morgan D.,
Mrs. Emma Payne, Frank, Mrs. Maggie Peters and Mellie. Mr. and Mrs.
Muckinhoupt are members of the First Lutheran Church of Venango. In poli-
tics he is a Democrat.
JAMES NASH, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born July 12, 1833, in
Cussewago Township, this county. His father, Michael Nash, a native of
County Clare, Ireland, came to America between 1820 and 1824. He married
Miss Mary Callauan, of this county, in 1828. After living a short time in
Meadville, Penu., they finally settled in Cussewago Township, this county.
She died in 1851; he in 1856. Their children were — William, James, Mrs.
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Catharine Mather, John (deceased), Mrs. Mary A. Wickham, Thomas, Patrick
(deceased), Mrs. Maggie Cronan, and Joanna, who died in infancy. Our sub-
ject married Miss Joanna Sullivan, May 26, 1859. She was bom June 10,
1838, and is a daughter of Daniel Sullivan. Their children are — Michael H. ;
Daniel T., who has been Deputy County Treasurer for six years and is at present
writing, Democratic candidate for Treasurer; Catharine A.; William M. : John
V. (deceased); George E. ; Mary; Peter; Maggie M. and Frederick L. In
1863 Mr. Nash took the entire charge of the family homestead, which he still
occupies. He now owns 100 acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs.
Nash are pious members of the Catholic Church. In politics he is a consistent
Democrat.
SELDEN E. PIER, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born May 21,
1833, in Chautauqua County, N. Y. His father, Amon B. Pier, of New York,
married Miss Lois E. Bronson, of Chautauqua County, a native of Canada.
They settled in this township in 1844. Here Mrs. Pier died December 31,
1859. Mr. Pier then married Mrs. Sarah Gibson, also deceased, and he now
lives with his son. Our subject married in 1852 Almira C, daughter of
John P. Harned. Settling where they reside, they have acquired a farm of
ninety acres. Their children are Mrs. Martha J. Torrey, and Hiram A., who,
having made thorough preparation for the profession of teaching, is now
highly successfully engaged in that vocation in the city schools of Knoxville,
Tenn. Mr. Pier spent three months in his country's service, in 1863, as a
soldier in the Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He has served
his township as Supervisor two years, and is now in his third year as Auditor;
in politics he is a Republican.
PETER L. POTTER, lumber manufacturer, Mosiertown, was born July 19,
1830, in Allegany County, N. Y. His parents, Clark and Elizabeth Potter,
located in this county in 1834, and settled in Cussewago Township the follow-
ing year. Of their twelve children, our subject, Amos \V., Daniel N. and
Mrs. Catherine Sterrett now live in this county. Mrs. Potter died in June,
1865, Mr. Potter in 1881, aged eighty-one years. Eight of his sons served
in the Rebellion, making an aggregate of twenty-one years of service, more,
it is claimed,- than any other family in the United States. Our subject
enlisted in August, 1861, in the Sixth Regimeat, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry,
and re-enlisted as a veteran in 1864, serving until the close of the war. He
served in the Army of the Potomac, in the Virginia campaigns, under Gen.
Sheridan. He took part in many of the hard-fought battles and was severely
wounded at Middleburg, Va. , in June, 1863. He was taken prisoner at the
battle of the Wilderness and suffered in Andersonville prison eight months.
He has a record as a brave and faithful soldier. He now owns a saw-mill on
Cussewago Creek which he is operating very successfully.
THOMAS EDWARD RICE, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born November
27, 1822, in Cussewago Tovmship, this county; son of Harmon and Mary
(Barnes) Rice, who came to this county in 1815, and settled on a farm near
Meadville, and the following year located in Cussewago on the farm which
they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. Harmon was a
native of Connecticut, a son of Thomas Rice and of English descent. Mary,
his wife, was a native of Orange County, N. Y., daughter of Edward Barnes,
who served through the Revolutionary war. They had ten children: Sally
Ann (deceased), born May 13, 1809; Henry, January 9, 1811; William
(deceased), March 15, 1813; Harmon, June 13, 1816; Hiram, September 26,
1818; Thomas E. ; Mary Ann (deceased), September 25, 1824; Elizabeth,
June 10, 1830; Amaziah (deceased), August 10, 1833; Hezekiah (deceased),
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December 14, 1836. Harmon Rice died in 1865, in his eighty-fourth year;
his widow in 1876, in her eighty-fifth year. Our subject married, January 30,
1851, Lura Ann, daughter of Homer and Betsey (Williams) Beeman, of Mead
Township. Lura A. was born August 17, 1831, in Ontario County, N. T.,
and came with her parents to Mead Township, Crawford Co., Penn., in 1838.
Thomas and Lura Rice had six children, viz. : Loretta E., born April 9,
1852; Frank E. (deceased), born March 9, 1855; J. Wilson, February 16,
1857; Addie A., September 9,1862; Clara M., July 4,1867; Thomas O.
(deceased), born June 8, 1872. Mrs. Rice is a member of the Baptist Church.
Mr. Rice in politics is a Republican. They sold their farm near Mosiertown
in 1867, and located on the old homestead, where they now reside. Their
daughter, Addie, was married to Jerome B. Greenlee, November 23, 1881.
They have one child — Frank M. — born December 23, 1882. They are members
of the Baptist Church.
ELIAS ROGERS, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born December 25, 1823,
in Chautauqua County, N. Y. His parents, Aretus and Elois Rogers, left that
county, and after living some years near Albion, Erie Co., Penn., finally set-
tled in Cussewago Township, this county, in 1837. They lived the lives of
upright pioneers, and died here leaving four children: Mrs. Eliza Cole, Mrs.
Jane Wing, Elias, and Mrs. Mahala Hotchkiss (deceased). Our subject mar-
ried Miss Catherine Siverling March 23, 1844. She is a daughter of the
pioneer John Siverling, a native of Venango Township. Since their marriage
our subject and wife have lived in Cussewago Township, with the exception
of two years spent in Cambridge Township, this county. Here they have a
comfortable home of fifty acres. Their children are Mrs. Rosetta Blystone,
Mrs. Eliza S. Mead, Mrs. Hannah Steele, Alfred, Mrs. Mary Terrill, Mrs. Kerny
Dilley and AUie. Mrs. Rogers belongs to the United Brethren Church. Oar
subject was in politics formerly a Whig, but is now a Greenbacker.
HON. SALVADOR SLOCUM, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born Novem-
ber 15, 1844, in Mead Township, this county; son of Eleazer, of Massachu-
setts, and Lois C. (Merriam) Slocum, a native of Connecticut, who settled in
Mead Township, this county, in 1835. Our subject received his education
in the schools of the home district, and took a commercial course at the Iron
City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Penn. At about eighteen years of age
he engaged in the oil developments in western Pennsylvania, and held inter-
ests therein until 1880. In 1867 he went to Goodrich, Mich., and conducted
a general merchandising store for two years. Having owned the William Penn
House at Pittsburgh for several years, he opened a hotel there in 1868,
which he carried on for about four years. August 13, 1867, Mr. Slocum mar-
ried Miss Celestia E. , daughter of Henry W. Manville, of Mosiertown, this
county, and to this union were born seven children, two of whom are now liv-
ing: Belle and Georgiana. In 1873 he established a general merchandising
store at Mosiertown, which ho continued until the spring of 1879. He soon
afterward purchased his present residence and farm in the village. In 1882
Mr. Slocum was elected Representative from Crawford County to the General
Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, being the only Republican elected
from the county at that election. He served with ability and faithfulness, and
left a sterling record as an honorable and conscientious servant of the people.
Mrs. Slocum is a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Slocum is a
F. & A. M.
GEORGE SPITLER, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born May 26, 1840,
in Haytield Township, this county. His father, Philip Spitler, a native of
Union County, Penn., was a descendant of a long line of that name, the first
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of -whom came to this State from Germany in 1702, and cast his lot with the
rising fortunes of the young colonies. Philip Spitler married Miss Mary Zim-
merman, of Swiss descent, a native of "Union County, Penn. They settled in
this county about 1838. He was a weaver by trade, but employed himself
occasionally at farming and other work. He was accidentally drowned in
Bemis' Dam, French Creek, in October, 1842. His widow died April 1, 1877.
Their children were Samuel; Henry, who pre-empted the land which is now the
site of Topeka, Kan., where he died of cholera in 1855; Israel, died in his
country's service in Kentucky during the war of the Rebellion; George, and
Philip (deceased). Our subject enlisted, August 19, 1863, in the Seventy-sixth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was severely wounded at Drury's Bluflf,
Va., May 16, 1864, causing permanent disability. He received his discharge
May 5, 1865, and left an honorable record as a brave and faithful soldier.
September 24, 1863, our subject married Miss Fanny Nisley, of Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, born June 15, 1843, in Dauphin County, Penn., and daugh-
ter of Jacob Nisley, born in Dauphin County, Penn., in 1806, and Barbara
(Hoffman) Nisley, born in Lancaster County, Penn., in 1812, both of German
descent. They immigrated to this county in 1852, and settled in Cussewago
Township, near Mosiertown, and were largely influential in establishing the
church of the United Brethren in Christ. Mrs. Nisley died in 1872. Mr.
Nisley is Htill enjoying life at a ripe old age, and is in fair health. To this
union were born — Flora Viola, who died in February, 1868, aged twenty-two
months; J. Arthur; May B. ; Albert L. A.; J. Lloyd; Kittie Georgie and Fran-
ces Lucretia. After spending over three years in the oil regions, our subject
and family settled in Cussewago Township, this county, in 1869, and here
they have a comfortable home of fifty acres of well-improved land. Mrs. Spit-
ler is a consistent member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Spitler has
held the office of School Director fourteen years, and Secretary of the Board
most of the time. He was himself a teacher several years in early life. In
politics he is a Republican.
ROBERT L. STEBBINS, farmer, manufacturer and stock-raiser, P. O.
Mosiertown, was born July 3, 1839, in Cussewago Township, this county.
His father, Lemuel Stebbins, a native of Wilbraham, Mass., born in 1798, was
a descendant of the celebrated Stebbins family of Essex County, England.
Rowland, the founder of the family in America, immigrated in 1634 to Spring-
field, Mass. Lemuel came to this township in 1819, where he married, March
6, 1823, Lucinda Greenlee, born January 2, 1803, daughter of the famous
pioneer, Michael Greenlee, of Delaware, who came to this township from
Fayette County, Penn., in 1797, remaining one year in Meadville, Penn.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stebbins settled in Cussewago Township,
this county, where they afterward resided. Here they cleared up and devel-
oped a fine farm of upward of 300 acres of land. Mr. Stebbins kept store at
Mosiertown for several years. He was a leading spirit in all improvements.
He established the first cheese-factory in this part of the country; also built a
steam grist and saw-mill. He was a thorough example of a self-made man,
as he had but 25 cents when he came to the county. He died September 24,
1852. His widow survives him, and is now living at the family homestead,
and, although at the advanced age of eighty-one years, is still in good posses-
sion of her faculties. Their children are — Mrs. Amanda Whipple; Mrs. Lorene
Clarke, of South Pueblo, Col.; Lot D. ; Orson M. (deceased); Erastus B.
(deceased); Mrs. Chloe R. Carr; Robert L. ; Matilda L., of Denver, Col. ; Ben-
jamin F., drowned July 26, 1881, at Oil City, Penn. ; and Rufus R. (deceased).
Benjamin F. was a soldier in the Sixteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer
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Cavalry. He was wounded in the right arm at Sheperdstown, W.Va., and lost
his left leo- at Hatcher's Run, Va. He was County Treasurer one term. At
the time of his death he was a member of the Oil City Oil Exchange. Our
subject is now living with and taking care of his aged mother. He owns a
fine place of 180 acres well- improved land; also owns and operates the only
I."'' 9-mill tor the manufacture of sugar and molasses from Northern cane or
/•hum in Cussewago Township, which he established in 1880. This is per-
.ups the largest establishment of the kind in the State. Mr. Stebbins takes an
active interest in public affairs; has held the office of Town Clerk and various
township offices, fulfilling his duties with fidelity and to the satisfaction of the
people. He takes a deep interest in the improvement of live stock, and is
at present engaged in the raising of thoroughbred short horn cattle on his
farm. In' politics our subject is a Republican.
JOSHUA W. SWENEY, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Crossing-
ville, was born March 29, 1833, in Cussewago Township, this county. His
grandfather, Alexander Sweney, is a native of County Donegal, Ireland; came
to America when a young man. He married Sarah Harkins, and settled in
Cussewago Township, this county, in 1788, having previously come out here
and taken up l,fiOO acres of land for himself, brother and two brothers-in-
]a\v, being one of the first settlers in the northern part of the township. After
raising a family of twelve children, all of whom grew to maturity, he
departed this life in March, 1845, aged seventy years. His widow died in
1870, aged seventy-six. Their second son, Edward H. , married in 1832 Jane
McLaughlin, a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, and settled on his part of
the old homestead. Of their nine children seven are now living, Joshua W.
and Mrs. Josephine O'Brien being residents of this locality. Mr. Sweney
died April 23, 1863, aged fifty-six years. His widow died March 4, 1884,
aged seventy- four. Their son Thomas G., a soldier of Company B, Eight-
eenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, died in the service of his country Jan-
nary 14, 1864, at Stevensburg, Va. Our subject married, July 31, 1854,
Maria Smith, a native of County Cavan, Ireland, and settled where he now
resides, and where he has a fine farm of 110 acres of well-improved land. Their
children are Thomas A., of Patterson ville, La.; Mrs. Mary Kearney; Kate,
the present teacher at Crossingville school; Edward C, and William C.
Squire Sweney, consistently with the principles of his forefathers, is a Dem-
ocrat; a member of the Catholic Church. He has served his township in the
various township offices, being at the present time Justice of the Peace.
ERASTUS J. TERRILL, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born in Cam-
bridge Township, this county, August 22, 1829. His father, Daniel Terrill,
married Miss Harriet Payne, daughter of James Payne, and settled in Cam-
bridge Township in 1825. The following of their eight children are now liv-
ing, viz.: Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer, Erastus J., Miriam, Mrs. Huldah Clough,
Mrs. Sophia Evans and Isaac. They settled in Cussewago Township in 1854,
where Mr. Terrill died in 1865. His widow survives him at the age of seven-
ty-nine. Our subject married Sarah, daughter of Aaron and Sarah Ellis, of
Cambridge Township, this county, October 30, 1851. Their children are
Mrs. Harriet Riddle, Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, Mrs. Tabitha Miles, Mrs. Marietta
Rogers, Alma M., Alfred J., Albert G., Daniel L., Andrew 0., and Clayton
E. Mr. Terrill is a Republican in politics.
CHARLES M. VEILET, merchant end Postmaster, Mosiertown, was
born March 26, 1855, in Munda, Livingston Co., N. T. His parents, Alonzo
and Mercy Veiley moved to Crawford County, Penn., in 1865, and now live in
Richmond Township. Our subject obtained his education in the schools of
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the county. He married, October 27, 1880, Miss Cora Wilber, born September
30, 1861, daughter of W. J. Wilber, of Cussewago Township, this county, and
to this union has been born one child — Georgie May. In the spring of 1882
Mr. Veiley established a general merchandise store in the Slocum Building,
Mosiertown, and purchased the building in January, 1884. He has here a
full stock of dry goods, groceries, hardware, boots and shoes, etc., and by
strict business and courtesy to his customers, he has built up a verj' large and
flourishing trade. Our subject was appointed Postmaster April 10, 1883,
which appointment he still holds. Mr. Veiley is a young business man of
much energy and enterprise; in politics he is a Republican.
CALVIN WALDO, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, Erie County, was born in 1810
in Bennington County, Vt. , and is the son of Gersham and Martha Waldo. He
married, in 1835, Miss Polly Ann Calkins, of Genesee County, N. Y., born in
Cayuga County, N. Y. , in 1814. They settled where they now live, in Cussewago
Township, this county, in 1837, and cleared up and developed a fine farm.
Their children were Gersham C, who died in Kansas, September 10, 1858;
Daniel C, in Crawford County, Penn. ; Thomas B.,in Erie County, Penn. ; Mrs.
Mary Lewis, in Erie County, Penn. Our subject, formerly a member of the
Baptist Church, is now an adherent of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, to
which he and his worthy wife have belonged ever since the organization of the
Cussewago Church, about thirty-five years ago. Mr. Waldo is a Christian of
deep piety, and firm convictions in his chosen faith. He is one of the old
respected pioneer citizens, whose manly efibrts and self-denial have aided to
redeem this prosperous land from the wilderdess.
DANIEL C. WALDO, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born March 23, 1843,
in Cussewago Township, this county, and is a son of Calvin Waldo. He
went in defense of his country in 1863, as a soldier of the Fifty-sixth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Militia. He married, September 23, 1865, Miss Clara 0. Randall,
an adopted daughter of A. P. Harris. She died February 28, 1872, leaving four
children: Mary, EflSe, Clara E., Calvin Gersham, and one infant (deceased).
Mr. Waldo married, December 1, 1872, Lucinda, daughter of Smith and Auril-
la (Bacon) Wiard, of Spring Township, this county, born April 29, 1845. They
have five children: Smith (deceased), Mabel E., Alice A., Morgan D. and Lucia
M. Mr. Waldo has a fine farm of 117 acres. He and his worthy wife are
consistent members of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. Our subject has
served his township as School Director, Tax Collector, and Census Enumera-
tor. In politics he is a Republican; a member of the Crawford County Repub-
lican County Committee.
HIRAM WEBSTER, deceased, was a native of the State of New York,
born January 22, 1818, and came to this county when a young lad, with his
father, Ephraim Webster, prior to 1830. His father moved to Iowa where, he
(died. Our subject married, March 31, 1843, Miss Zeruah Davis, born August
19, 1819, in Cussewago Township, this county, and daughter of Rev. Isaac
and Nancy Davis. Her parents were among the very earliest settlers of this
township. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Webster settled in this town-
ship, where they developed a comfortable home. They had following children:
Henry, James Albert, and Homer (deceased). Mr. Webster died May 28, 1866,
leaving an honorable name to posterity for honest and upright integrity. Mrs.
Webster afterward married Dr. Hiram Boyd, who died August 7, 1877. She
is now living at the old family homestead, enjoying a peaceful old age, highly
respected by the entire community. James Albert Webster, her son, was born
April 14, 1855. After receiving his early education in the schools of the home
district, he attended, three terms, the State Normal School, Edinboro, Erie
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County. He early engaged in teaching and has taught four terms in Hayfield
Township, this county, and live in Cussewago Township, having the school at
Mosiertown one term. He left a record as a faithful and successful teacher,
and gave good satisfaction to his patrons. He married Miss Addie Mucken-
haupt, November 11, 1880. She died December 16, 1882. Mr. Webster has
held the oflSces of School Director, Township Clerk, and Treasurer, and now
holds the position of Assessor. He is an energetic young business man and a
citizen of wide influence; in politics a Republican.
NEWELL E. WHITE, merchant, Mosiertown, was born May 19, 1838,
in Richmond Township, this county. His father, John White, of near Ere-
donia, N. Y., and among the early settlers of Richmond Township, this
county, married Miss Polly Gould, and of their seven children, David, of
Little Cooley, Newell, and Diantha I. are now living. Our subject enlisted
in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
in August, 1862. He served in the Army of the Potomac and took part in the
battles of Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg and many more of the memo-
rable conflicts of the Virginia campaigns. He was severely wounded in the
battle of Gettysbtirg, resulting in permanent disabilities. He served his time
out, and received his discharge in June, 1865, having an honorable record as a
brave and faithful soldier. October 12, 1865, Mr. White married Miss Josephine
C. Fross, of Richmond Township, this county. Their children are: Rollo R.
and Royal J. (deceased). Our subject carried on a general merchandising
store at Lyona, this county, in 1876, 1877, and at Townville during 1879,
then established himself in business at Mosiertown in 1880. His present
partner is S. D. Fullerton. They carry on a prosperous and growing trade
which by their courtesy and strict attention to business they are rapidly
building up. Mrs. White died November 1, 1883. She was a faithful wife
and loving mother, beloved by all who knew her. She was a pious member of
the Baptist Church, of which Mr. White is also a member.
JOHN STOUT WIARD, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born in Cusse-
wago Township, this county, July 14, 1826. His father, Leman Wiard, came
from Connecticut to this township in 1819, and married Elizabeth, daughter
of John Chamberlain. After living the life of an honest pioneer, he died in
1847, at the age of forty-seven years. Of their eight children three are now
living: John Stout, Mrs. Adaline Hites and Mrs. Lydia Joslin. Our subject
married in January, 1855, Harriet, daughter of Jacob Flaster, now of Iowa.
They now own a farm of 300 acres of well-improved land, including the home
stead which they have made by industry and good management. Their chil-
dren are Winfield L., Leora A., Aaron, Henry and Frank. Mr. Wiard was a
soldier nine months, between 1862 and 1863, in the One Hundred and Sixty-
ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He is devoted to the culture of live
stock and has some very fine short horn and Devonshire cattle. Our subject
is a Republican; has held several township of&ces, always with credit to him-
self. Mra Wiard and the two eldest children are members of the United
Brethren Church.
WILLIAM WILEY, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born October 25,
1825, in Fryeburg, Oxford Co., Me. His parents, Hamilton and Malvina
Wiley, now live at that place, having spent but one year in this county, while
on a visit to their son. Our subject while a young man came to Cambria
County, Penn., where he was engaged several jeai's making staves for the
West India market. While there he married Miss Harriet Langdon, October
14, 1854. In April of the following year he located at Crossingville, this
county, and established a shook factory, which he carried on until 1858, when
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he sold out and speot three years in the State of Maine. He finally returned
to this county, purchased a farm, and settled in Cussewago Township, in
1861, -where he still resides. Here, by industry and good management, with
the assistance of his worthy wife, he has acquired a fine farm of 150 acres of
■well-improved land. To Mr. and Mrs. Wiley have been born three children;
Hamilton, married to Miss Eva L. McCamman; Mary M., and Hattie O. The
son now carries on the farm, and the two daughters, having made thorough
preparation for the profession of teaching, are now very successfully engaged
in that vocation in the schools of this county. Mr. Wiley is independent in
his political views, always aiming to support the best men and principles. He
is a citizen of upright integrity and enjoys the highest respect of the entire
community.
AMANDAS T. ZIMMER, hotel-keeper, Mosiertown, was born July 13,
1836, in Lehigh County, Penn. His parents, Daniel and Caroline Zimmer,
now reside in Berks County. He married Miss Susanna Keinard, of Berks
County, Penn., June 8, 1862. Their children are: Daniel Tilmon, Wilson
A. and Charles William. Our subject was reared in Berks County and learned
the miller's trade, which he followed for twenty- eight years. He moved to
this county in April, 1867, and followed his trade one year at Stitzerville, ten
yeai's at Saegertown and five years at Venango. He took charge of the hotel at
Mosiertown April 2, 1884, having purchased the property in 1881. Mr. Zim-
mer carries on here a first-class house, which is justly celebrated as a place of
entertainment for the weary traveler. He and Mrs. Zimmer are consistent
members of the Lutheran Evangelical Church. Our subject takes a deep
interest in education. In politics he is a Democrat.
EAST FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP.
ALEXANDER S. BEATTY, farmer, P. O. Shaw's Landing, was born
April 5, 1831; son of Finlaw and Jane (Shaw) Beatty, the mother a native of
East Fairfield Township, and the father of Perry County, Penn. Their family
consisted of two sons: Samuel, who died about 1872 in Meadville, where his
■widow still lives, and our subject, who lives on the old home farm of sixty
acres, which he owns and which is well improved. Finlaw Beatty was twice
married, first to Miss Isabella Work, sister of ex- Judge Work, which union
■was blessed with six children, of whom four survive: W. W. Beatty and
Mrs. A. E. Wentworth, living in Iowa; I. M. Beatty and Mrs. M. P. Harvey,
at Shaw's Landing, Penn. Mrs. Beatty died June 30, 1825, and our subject's
father was again married, and he and his second wife, Jane Shaw, died in
March, 1852, there being but two days difference in the dates of their deaths.
Our subject was married December 24, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth E. Harvy, and
they have four children: Finlaw A., Frank H., Matthew W. and Anna
Blanche, all living. Mr. Beatty was mail agent on the Franklin branch of the
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad from Meadville to Oil City for three
and a half years. He is now Postmaster at Shaw's Landing. He has been
School Director for several terms. He and his wife are members of the United
Presbyterian Church.
JOHN J. COCHRAN, Cochranton, is a son of Joseph and Susan E.
(Hill) Cochran, natives of Pennsylvania, the father born May 10, 1809, the
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mother February 11, 1810. They were married in Adams Coanty, Penn. ,
June 15, 1833, and came the same month to this county, locating where Coch-
ranton now stands. Joseph Cochran taught the first school in the village,
and, being a surveyor, assisted in arranging the town plat. He died Septem-
ber 1, 1848. Mrs. Cochran still survives, enjoying perfect mental and reason-
able physical health, making her home with her daughter, Margaret J. (now
Mrs. M. H. McComb). Our subject was the elder of their two children, and
was born May 14, 1837, in Cochranton, where he was reared and educated.
He was married in Adamsville, this county, December 25, 1860, to Miss Mary
McKee, who has borne him seven children, viz.: Maggie E., Jennie R., Rose
A., Joseph A., James H. M., William H and Charles H. The last named died
at the age of two years and four months. Mrs. Cochran and her daughter,
Jennie E., are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. McComb is a
member of the United Presbyterian Church.
WILLIAM DEAN, Je. , farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born on the farm
on which he now lives, October, 1842, and on which his grandfather, William
Dean, located in 1794. His parents were William and Nancy (Brawley)
Dean. He was married May 22, 1872, to Miss Sarah E. Mook, of Mercer
County, Penn. , who has borne him three children: Henry E., David S. and
Archie D. Mrs. Dean's father, David Mook, died in 1875; her mother, Mar-
garet, is living with her. Of the thirteen brothers and sisters of our subject,
eight are still living. Mr. and .Mrs. Dean are members of the P. of H. ; Mr.
Dean is also a member of the A. O. U. W.
REV. D. DONNAN, minister, Cochranton, is a native of Princetown,
Schenectady County, N. Y., and received his preparatory training in Schen-
ectady Lyceum or Academy. He entered the freshman class of Union College,
Schenectady, and graduated during the last years of the presidency of Dr.
Eliphalet Nott, in 1845. He studied theology in the Theological Hall at
Cannonsburg, Washington Co., Perm., now the United Presbyterian Theo-
logical Seminary, at Xenia, Ohio. He was settled for some years as pas-
tor of the United Presbyterian Congregation of Newark, N. J., and while
there was married, in 1855, to Miss E. E., daughter of David and Catharine
Williamson, of Xenia, Ohio. He left Newark and came to Cochranton Decem-
ber, 1865, and was installed early in April, 1866, pastor of the congrega-
tions of Cochranton and Power, under the care of Lake Presbytery of the
United Presbyterian Church of North America.
MATTHIAS FLAUGH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this county,
September 4, 1818, and is a son of George Flaugh, whose father, Matthias,
came from Germany, and located near Saegertown, this county, at a very early
day, and where he remained until his death. Our subject's father was a sol-
dier in the war of 1812. Matthias Flaugh was married September, 1839, to
Miss Catharine, daughter of Benjamin and Fanny (Brindle) Brovm, who has
borne him three children: William, born September, 1840, married Sarah E.
Byham, December 21, 1865, has eight children, four surviving; Aaron, born
May, 1842, married Amanda Young, in 1863; and Frances, born November,
1843, was married to George Smith, died November, 1862, aged nineteen
years and eleven months. Mr. Flaugh has a home farm of sixteen acres well
improved and forty acres in Mead Township. In politics the family is Demo-
cratic. Mr. and Mrs. Flaugh are members of the Reformed Church.
JAMES P. HASSLER, M. D., physician, Cochranton, was born at Mt.
Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Penn., February 13, 1835, son of John and Sarah
(Shearer) Hassler, who were parents of twelve children, viz.: Samuel, a
Methodist minister, died in 1852; Joseph, died in 1849; Lucinda, died in
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infancy; Rebecca, died of acute disease; Melinda; David S., in mercantile
business at Mt. Union, Ohio; John Frederick, killed by lightnincr in 1854;
Elmira, died of acute disease; Cyrus M., in mercantile business in Findlay,
Ohio; James P.; Augustus E., editor of the Pawnee Republican, Pawnee City,
Neb.; and May Elizabeth, died in infancy. In 1835 John Hassler moved to
a farm in Rostraver Township, same county, where the family were brought
up. At fourteen years of age our subject was sent to school at Greensburg,
and subsequently to Mt. Pleasant, and when seventeen entered Allegheny
College, where he graduated iu 1856. He spent several years in teaching,
spending a year in Kentucky and two years in Michigan. Afterward he read
medicine at Meadville, in the office of Dr. J. C. Cotton, and graduated from
the Medical Department of the University of Michigan in 1864. The summer
of the same year he spent in the United States General Hospital, at Point
Lookout, and in the fall returned to Meadville and resumed the practice of
medicine with Dr. Cotton. In the summer of 1865 he removed to Gochranton,
a village ten miles from Meadville on the Franklin branch of the New York,
Pennsylvania &Ohio Railroad: here he has since resided, diligently and labori-
ously engaged in the practice of his profession, and with satisfactory success.
He was married August, 1860, to Miss Ella, daughter of the Hon. William
Davis, of Meadville, a gentleman of great personal popularity in the county, as
was shown by his election for three terms to the position of Associate Judge. Their
family consists of three sons and three daughters. Their eldest son is destined
to be "a newspaper man," and at present has a position in Pittsburgh. Dr.
Hassler has given considerable time and attention to educational matters, hav-
ing been on the Board of Education at Gochranton for fifteen years and for
several years a member of the Board of Control of Allegheny College. He
has written extensively for the press, local and professional, and occasionally
takes a hand in the political discussions of the day. In church relations, a
Methodist; in social organizations, a Knight Templar; belongs also to several
benevolent societies in the town where he lives. In politics he is a quiet but
somewhat determined adherent to the Democratic party, with charity for others
who hold a different opinion.
CHARLES HOLMES, hotel-keeper, Gochranton, was born in Mercer
County, Penn., August 5, 1855, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (^ Dick-
son) Holmes. He was married September 25, 1875, to Miss Mary E. Holmes.
Came to Gochranton, August 7, 1883, when he took possession of the hotel
known as the Shafer House, now the Holmes House, situated on the corner of
Adams and Walnut Streets. It is a three-story frame structure, well arranged,
neatly furnished, and having excellent sample rooms and other hotel conveni-
ences. In connection with the hotel he has the best livery in the place. His
motto is " universal satisfaction," which is always given to his numerous cus-
tomers. He is a genial and pleasant gentleman and has an amiable helpmeet.
ROBERT McFATE, Sr., farmer, P. O. Gochranton, was born in Venango
County, Penn., in 1816, where he was brought up. His parents were Robert
and Jane I'Culbertson) McFate. In 1844 he married Letitia McFate, born in
Ireland: her parents being Robert and Elizabeth (Black) McFate, and came to
America with her sister Margaret, (now Mrs. David McFate) and her brother
Robert, being then about eighteen years of age. Our subject came to this county
in 1867, locating on the farm where he now lives, and which is a well-improved
farm of ninety-seven acres. He and his wife are members of the United Presby-
terian Church, and are highly respected by all who know them. Politically
Mr. McFate stands firm in the Democratic faith.
DAVID McFATE. farmer, P. O. Cochi'anton, was born Januarj' 16,
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1836, in Venango County, Penn., where his parents resided for many-
years. They came to this county, locating in Cochranton, in 1866, on a
farm where the father, Joseph, died in February, 1879, and where the mother,
Margaret, still lives. Their family consisted of ten children, of whom six sur-
vive. David, the second of the family, was reared and educated in Venango
County, where he married Miss Margaret McFate, March 9, 1865. To this
union were born four children: Francis J., Lizzie B. and two deceased in
infancy. Mr. and Mrs. McFate and Francis J. are members of the United
Presbyterian Church of Cochranton. Politically Mr. McFate is a Republican.
He has a farm of sixty-five acres, on which he has a splendid residence and
where he has made good improvements. Mrs. McFate is a native of Ireland;
came to America when sixteen years of age, and to Venango County, Penn.,
when twenty-two, having located temporarily in Philadelphia. Her father is
still living in Wayne Township, this county; her mother died in Ireland.
HUGH McGOUEAN, Sr. , proprietor cooperage and stave factory, Coch-
ranton, was bom November 12, 1825, in the reign of George III, in County
Down, Ireland; son of John and Margret McGouran. In 1843 our subject
went to England, where he remained for six years, during which time he
crossed the Irish Sea twelve times. From England he went to Swansea,
Soiith Wales, there stayed about one year and then returned to Ireland. On
January 81, 1851, he married Eliza Jane Pegan, also a native of County Down,
Ireland, born September 12, 1826. On March 25, 1851, Mr. McGouran and
his young wife embarked for America in a small vessel from Belfast, Ireland,
via Liverpool, England, which port they left April 1 following, landing in
Philadelphia, Penn., on 28th same month. Two days after they went to Pitts-
burgh, Penn., over the Allegheny Mountains, and from Pittsburgh came to this
county, where they have since made their home. To our subject and wife
were born the following named children: John, Maggie E., Sarah, Hugh W.,
Sadie J., Ella, Jennie C, Francis J. and Mary El Zaida, of whom five are
dead. In 1868 Maggie, the eldest daughter, paid a visit to her parents'
native place, taking passage in the steam-ship "City of London," and on May 15,
1869, her father sailed from New York to Liverpool, England and from that
city to Ireland, returning to America in the steam-ship " City of Paris," August
12, 1869, accompanied by his daughter. On June 7, 1884, Mr. McGouran
and another daughter, Ella, sailed from New York in the steam-ship " Alaska,"
for Europe, visiting the chief places in England, Ireland and Scotland, and
returning to New York by the same vessel August 25, that year. Our subject
purchased a farm in Wayne Township, this county, on which he lived nine
years, and during that period he followed the business of shipping produce to
Pittsburgh on the Allegheny Kiver. From Wayne Township he moved to
Cochranton, this county, and has since resided here with his family. Shortly
after coming, Mr. McGouran embarked in the oil business in Venango County,
Penn., sinking wells and shipping oil down the Allegheny, etc., in which he
met with tolerably good success. Retiring from that enterprise March 17, 1865,
the year of the high water at Oil Creek, he engaged in the cooperage and stave
manufacturing business, employing some twenty men. When trade is brisk
Mr. McGouran turns out from five to six thousand s^^aves and headings, and
about one hundred barrels complete, every day. He is still carrying on this
indtlistry, and with continued marked prosperity.
HENRY P. MARLEY, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born in East Fair-
field Township, this county, March 25, 1832; son of James J. and Julia A.
(Hart) Marley. His grandfather, Henry Marley, came from his native land,
Ireland, to Meadville in 1793, and the same year built a cabin on the farm
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now owned by Dr. John Marley. There he lived till his death, which occurred
in 1854, in his' ninety-third year. He was the father of three children, two
sons and one daughter; James J. is the only one living. James J. Marley, Sr.,
was the father of ten children, of whom six are still living: Henry P.; Ange-
line, now Mrs. William McCauley, of Venango County; James J., Jr.; Julia
A.; Mrs. Samuel Doubt; David A., and John W., a practicing physician in
Chicago. Our subject's parents are still living in East Fairfield, have been
married fifty-seven years, and have always resided on the same farm. Mrs.
Marley was a daughter of Philip Hart, formerly of Little York, Penn., and
who was a son of Conrad Hart, a native of Germany, who settled in this town-
ship in 1804. They had born to them ten children, six of whom are now liv-
ing. . The subject of this sketch was reared in his native township and edu-
cated in the common school. He was married November 25, 1855, to Marilla
H. , daughter of Amos and Lydia (Hall) Pierce, natives of New England, and
who came to this township in 1854. The issue of this marriage is four chil-
dren : Kingston S. , William H. , Frank W., and Homer P. Mr. Marley was
in the late war, enlisting March 4, 1864, in Company I, Tenth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Reserves, and was in the campaign in the Wilderness and at the bat-
tle of Spottsylvania, where he was wounded in the right fore-arm while making
a bayonet charge; was taken prisoner and sent to Richmond, where he was con-
fined in prison three months and two days, when he was exchanged and
brought to Annapolis, Md. He was honorably discharged after one year's
service. During his incarceration in the Rebel prison he suffered severely.
He had there an attack of typhoid fever and chronic diarrhoea, from the effects
of which he never recovered. So weak was he when he was discharged that he
had to be assisted in walking. His wound was dressed in prison, and three and
a half inches of bone extracted from his arm. Mr. Marley and wife are members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a member of the G. A. R. Post,Mead-
ville, of the State Police of Erie and Crawford, and of the P. of H. He has
held several of the minor ofiBces of the county, and is now serving a term as Jus-
tice of the Peace. In politics he is a stanch Republican. On April 8, 1884, he
received the nomination of the Republican primaries for County Commis-
sioner.
REV. JOHN W. PONTIUS, clergyman, Cochranton, was born near Mil-
lerstown, Butler Co., Penn. , August 14, 1846 ; prepared himself for college at the
Clarion Collegiate Institute, Rimersburg, Penn.; entered Franklin and Marshall
College, Lancaster, Penn., in the fall of 1869, and graduated in 1873; was
licensed to preach the gospel June 11, 1875; was ordained to the holy minis-
try July 18, 1875, and installed as pastor of the Mission Church at Lock
Haven, Penn., on the same day. On account of ill health he was constrained
to resign at the close of the year, but succeeded in placing the mission on a
fair footing, and increasing its membership from twenty to forty-thiee. He
received a call from Zion's charge in this county, April 4, 1877, and accepted
the same and entered upon the duties of his present pastorate April 15, 1877.
THOMAS SHAFER, hotel keeper, Cochranton, was born in Mead Township,
September 5. 1835, and is ason of Philip andElizabeth (Knierman) Shafer, natives
of Germany, who settled in Mead Township, this county, in 1830, where Mr.
Shafer worked three years on a farm and then removed to Greenwood Town-
ship, purchasing a farm there which he cleared and improved and where he has
resided ever since. He has six children living: Henry, Thomas, Philip, George,
John and David. The subject of this sketch was raised on the farm and edu-
cated in the schools of Greenwood Township. In 1856 he went to California
and engaged in mining. In 1859 he returned and located in Union Township,
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this county, engaging in farming, and there remained until ISTljWhenhecameto
Cochranton and has been chiefly engaged in hotel keeping ever since. He was
married November, 1863, to Fanny, daughter of James and Rebecca (Eobin-
son) Martin, of Cochranton, and by this union they have five children, of
whom but one now survives. Mr. Shafer keeps the leading hotel of Cochran-
ton, and is always ready and willing to cater to the wants of the traveling
public and make them feel at home; in connection with his hotel runs a
tine livery. He has been Burgess of Cochranton one term and has held other
minor offices. In politics he is independent.
REV. C. B. WAKEFIELD, the subject of this sketch, was born in Jeffer-
son Township, Fayette Co., Penn., October 15, 1852. Here he was reared and
educated, attending the common schools until fourteen years of age, when he
was sent to fitting school preparatory to entering college. Having made the
necessary preparation, he entered Waynesburg College, Pennsylvania, in the
latter part of 1868, and graduated in the Classical Department in 1873. All
of this time was not spent in college, as the subject of this sketch, like many
another poor boy, had to step aside from the regular duties of college, and
teach to earn money to prosecute his studies. From 1873 to 1876 he spent in the
teaching profession, at the same time paying some little attention to law. About
this time Mr. Wakefield connected with the Presbyterian Church, and deter-
mined to study for the Gospel ministi'y. In the summer of 1876 he entered
the National School of Elocution and Oratory at Philadelphia, taking the
junior course, and in the fall of the same year matriculated at the Western
Theological Seminary, where he spent three years, graduating in the spring of
1879. He was immediately invited to occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian
Church at Somerset, Penn. This invitation was accepted, and on June 7,
1879, at the regular meeting of Redstone Presbytery, he was ordained to preach
the Gospel, and installed pastor for half-time of the Somerset Presbyterian
Church. This work was partly under the supervision of the Board of Home
Missions. While here Mr. Wakefield married Anna Benford, second daughter
of G. W. Benford. He remained two years at Somerset, and then removed to
Fairchance, Penn. , accepting a call there and only remaining six months. The
next permanent settlement he made was in Cochranton, Crawford County, in
1881, where he now resides, having accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church
of this place.
AARON WELLER, farmer, P. O. Shaw's Landing, was born in Massa-
chusetts in 1813, coming in 1817 with his parents, Jonathan and LovinaWel-
ler, to this county, where his father was killed by a falling tree in 1819, and
his mother died in 1840. They had a family of nine children, of whom Aaron
is the seventh. He was married in November, 1840, to Miss Olive Coburn, of
Randolph Township, this county, who has borne him four children, all living:
Almeron, William, Mary and Jeanette. Mary married Thomas Blanchard, and
Jeanette married William Best, and both reside on farms contiguous to that
of their father. The sons are members of the P. of H The politics of the
family is Democratic. Mr. Weller has a well-improved farm of 100 acres on
which he has lived twenty-two years.
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EAST FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP.
SAMUEL H. FINDLEY, farmer, P. O. Atlantic, was born in East Fal-
lowfield Township, this county, February 4, 1821, son of Moses and Elizabeth
(Hays) Findley, natives of Ireland of Scotch descent. They immigrated to
America in 1808 and 1803 respectively, settling in this county, where they
were married in 1811. They had a family of ten children, of whom only
three are now living, viz.: Thomas W., J. B. and Samuel H. The father died
December 14, 1846, aged sixty-three years, and the mother died April 6,
1874, aged eighty-three years. Our subject has made his home on the old
homestead, where he still remains and has given his chief attention to farm-
ing; has also given some time to carpentering. He built a large cheese fac-
tory which he operated several years in this township. Mr. Findley vras mar-
ried June 22, 1847, to Miss Louisa Custard, a native of Greenwood Town-
ship, this county, born November 17, 1827, and daughter of Richard and
Almera (Wetmore) Custard, former a native of Pennsylvania of G^man
descent, latter a native of New York State, of English descent. They settled
in this county in 1798, and were married here in 1826. They had two chil-
dren, one now living — the wife of our subject— with whom they now make their
home, the father aged eighty-nino, the mother eighty-seven. To Mr. and
Mrs. Findley were born seven sons and five daughters, viz.: Almera L., Will-
iam H., Richard C, M. Elizabeth, Frank E., Thomas C, Emma E., R. Anna,
Hattie C, James H., Samuel R. and Glennie M., all living. Our subject and
wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church. He has served the
township in most of its offices; was ten years a Justice of the Peace; in 1874
was elected Representative from this county, serving until 1878. In politics
Mr. Findley is a Republican.
OBADIAH H. LACKEY, farmer, P. O. Atlantic, was born in Salem Town-
ship, Mercer Co., Penn., February 7, 1818, son of William and Mary (Hazen)
Lackey, natives of this State, of English and Irish descent respectively, and
whose parents came to this country in 1798, settling in Mercer County, Penn.
William Lackey came from Allegheny County, Penn., to this county, where
he lived until he married; then moved to Salem Township, Mercer Co., Penn.
He raised his family in Salem Township, which township adjoins East
Fallowtield, this county. He died in May, 1871, aged seventy-five; his widow
died April 14, 1873, aged seventy- three. Our subject followed carpentering
for about thirty year.s, and in 1842 purchased land in this township upon which
he now resides. This he cleared and improved, and here he carries on general
farming. IVIr. Lackey was married March 13, 1845, to Miss Mary Minnis, a
native of this township, born February 14, 1827, and a daughter of William
and Sarah (Mattocks) Minnis. To this union were born one son and four
daughters: Emily C, Sarah M., Mary, Annabella and William M., all now
living except Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey are members of the Baptist
Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
JOHN MINNIS, farmer, P. O. Atlantic, was born in East Fallowfield
Township, this county, October 15, 1831; son of William and Sarah (Mat-
tocks) Minnis, natives of this State, of Scotch -Irish and English-German
descent, respectively, and whose parents were among the first settlers of this
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county. William Minnis died in 1876, aged eighty-three; hia widow, now in
her ninety-second year, resides with our subject. John Minnis became owner
of his father's homestead in 1852, and still resides thereon. He has improved
it in many ways. He was twice mamed; on first occasion, in 1853, to Miss
Sarah Allen, of Mercer County, this State, whose parents were early settlers
in that county. To this union were born four children, viz. : Nancy E., Caro-
line, 'William W. and Joseph G. Mrs. Minnis dying July 26, 1869, our sub-
ject married, December 1, 1870, Miss Rachel C. Boyd, a native of Guernsey
County, Ohio. She is the mother of two children: George B. and Victor H.
Our subject has served the township in most of its oflSces; in politics he is a
Democrat. His first wife was a Methodist; his present one is a Presbyterian.
"JAMES F. RANDOLPH, farmer, P. O. Adamsville, was born in Mead
Township, this county. May 4, 1813; son of James F. and Charlotte (Ulery)
Randolph, natives of New Jersey and Ohio, and of English and German
descent, respectively. Our subject's father came to this county in 1792; was
married in 1799, and by this union were born thirteen children, of whom only
three are now living: George F., James F. and Amanda L. The parents both
died in this township. Our subject received a common school education and
taught school thirteen winters in this county. In 1838 he purchased land in
this township, on which he now resides, and this he has cleared and otherwise
mncU improved. Mr. Randolph was married February 3, 1845, to Mrs.
Mary (McQueen) McMichael, of East Fallowfield Township, and by this union
were bom twins: John O. and James 0., former of whom died in infancy;
latter resides on the home farm with his father, is married and has a family
of three children: Mary A., James H, and Bessie M. Mrs. Randolph had five
children by her first husband, who died April 13, 1835. She died December
6, 1881, in her seventy-third year. She was a member of the United Presby-
terian Church, of which denomination Mr. Randolph is also a member. In
politics he is a Republican.
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP.
THOMAS C. CALVIN, farmer, P. O. Calvin's Comers, was bom in West
Fallowfield Township, this county, April 1, 1835, and is a son of Robert and
Elizabeth (Kelly) Calvin. James Calvin, his grandfather, born near Wash-
ington County, Penn. , came as a pioneer about 1800, purchasing and clearing
a farm, and remaining on it till his death. T. C. Calvin's matemal grand-
father, John Kelly, a native of Ireland, was also an early settler of East Fal-
lowfield. His father, Robert Calvin, was born in Mercer County, Penn., but
spent most of his life on a farm in this county, and for the past few years a
resident of Meadville. He had seven children: Catherine, Jeanette, Sarah,
James, John M., Thomas C. and David M. , the first four of whom are deceased.
Our subject was married, Februarj- 14, 1872, to Miss Mary, daughter of Sam-
uel Baxter, of Mercer County, Penn., by whom he has one child living —
Robert C, Jr. Mr. Calvin came to this township in 1852, with his parents,
and has ever since resided on his present farm. He is a member of the United
Presbyterian Church; has held several township ofBces. In politics he is a
Republican.
JOSEPH H. DICKSON, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born August 10,
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1832, in this township, and is a son of George and Rachel (McQuiston) Dick-
son. The father was a native of Fairfield Township, this county, where he
lived all his life, dying March 1, 1845; the mother, after the decease of Mr.
Dickson, married John Crouch, with whom she now resides on the old home-
stead. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson had a family of eleven children, of whom five
are now living. Our subject was married, December 23, 185S, to Mary E.,
daughter of Johnson and Eliza A. (Larimer) Birch. They have one daughter —
Nettie, who was married, May 30, 1883, to Andrew J. Baughman, and one
son, George, deceased aged fourteen months. Mrs. Dickson is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Dickson is a Democrat, and has held
the oflSces of Collector, Constable, and Judge of Elections.
JOHN G. HANES, farmer, P. O. Custard's, was born in Munsingen, King-
dom of Wurtemberg, Germany, November 24, 1810, and is a son of Philip
and Catharine (Mann) Hanes. He came to America, landing in Philadelphia
August 1, 1832, and man-ied on the fourth of the following month Anna M.,
daughter of Henry and Anna M. (Shoup) Mauch. After his marriage he set-
lied in Columbia County, Penn., where he resided until 1842, when he settled
on his present farm in this township, which he cleared and improved from a
wilderness, contending with the trials attending early pioneer life. Mr. and
Mrs. Hanes have had a family of six children, of whom there are now living
Catharine, Andrew, and Hannah, now Mrs. A. M. Framnuth. Mr. and Mrs.
Framnuth have two children: Mary E. and John A. He enlisted, in 1862, in
Company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
served three years in the Quartermaster's department, and at the close of the
war was honorably discharged. Mr. Hanes has a farm of seventy acres where
he lives, on which, and on another farm of fifty-three acres close by, he has
made such improvements as to cause him to be regarded as one of the repre-
sentative farmers of his township. He and his family are members of the
German Reformed Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
SAMUEL HILL, f^j-mer, P. O. Cochranton, was born in November, 1807,
and is a son of Archibald and Mary (Fulton) Hill, natives of Ireland. His father
came to America in 1797, located on a tract of 400 acf es, of which Samuel still
owns 150 acres, where he resides. His mother came to America in 1792, and
with her husband located, immediately after marriage, on a farm in the woods,
which they, as soon as possible, set to work to improve. Mr. Hill, in order to
get the necessaries of life, worked in a saw-mill for a Dr. Kennedy. He died
May 3, 1817, aged fifty-two years. Mrs. Hill died April 7, 1845, aged sixty-
five years. They had a family of eight children, of whom three survive.
Samuel, the fourth in the family, was married December 24, 1840, to Marga-
ret, daughter of James and Sarah (Fulton) Montgomery, and by this union
were born seven children: Archibald, who volunteered August, 1862, in Com-
pany H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try, serving till his death September 5, 1863, after participating in the battle
of Gettysburg; James, who enlisted in same corps, at same time, serving till
the close of the war, and receiving a iiesh wound at Gettysburg; Thomas,
George, Milton and Eliza J. The family is Republican in politics. Mr. and
Mrs. Hill are members of the United Presbyterian Church.
COL. R. C. JOHNSON, President of the Cochranton Farmer's Co-opera-
tive Associated Bank, P. O. Shaw's Landing, was born in New York State,
March 4, 1805, and is a son of Richard C. and Sabina (Blomers) Johnson,
natives of New York, and of English and Holland descent. His father, who
was a merchant, lost his life in the war of 1812. Our subject received a dis-
trict school education, and came to this county in February, 1832, settling in
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Spring Township. He married Martha Cook, who died, leaving no children;
then the Colonel married Mary A., daughter of Edward and Nancy (Burch-
lield) Herrington, natives of this State, who came to Crawford County in 1795
or 1796. Mrs. Johnson's father was a farmer, and was in the war of 1812;
her grandfather, James Herrington, and two of his brothers were in the Rev-
olutionary war, were present at Yorktown, and saw Cornwallis deliver up his
sword to Gen. Washington. Her grandfather settled at the outlet of Conneaut
Lake, where he built a mill soon after the Revolutionary war; he was also a
surveyor. Mrs. Johnson is of English and Irish origin. Col. and !Mrs. John-
son have no children now living. The Colonel is a prominent member of the
Masonic fraternity, being a member of Lodge No. 234, of which he has been
Worshipful Master for three terms; he has also been Presiding Officer of the
Chapter, and was first High Priest. He was elected Master of Conneaut
Grange in 1874; re-elected in 1875; appointed District Deputy for Crawford
County by D. B. Mauger, Master of the State Grange of Pennsylvania; was
elected Master of Crawford County, Pomona Grange, in 1877; appointed Dep-
uty at Large for the State of Pennsylvania in March, 1877, by Col. Victor E.
Piolett, who was then Master of State Grange. Politically, the Colonel is
Democratic; has served as Deputy Sheriff under Charles F. Adams; has been
for ten years Superintendent of the canal; has served as Mail Agent for the
New York & Erie Railroad for two years. He had served in the Militia from
an early day, and had risen to the rank of Colonel, and on the outbreak of the
late Rebellion he promptly took sides with his country, raised a company of
cavalry, of which he was elected Captain, and was assigned to the Second
Pennsylvania Cavalry. He served until 1862, when he resigned. The Colonel
has always taken an active interest in all that could promote the progress of
Crawford County.
ORVIS MANN, farmer, P. O. Custard' s, was born in Dutchess County, N.
Y., July 28, 1807, and is a son of "William and Ruhamah (Barnum) Mann, who
removed to Delaware in his infancy, and there he was reared- His maternal
grandfather, Isbon Barnum, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, died
in his native State, Connecticut, aged about seventy. Our subject was married
in 1836, to Miss Mary, daughter of Edward Burhans, of Delaware County, N.
Y., by whom he had six children: Frances, Mrs. Newel Bly, Helen, Electa
(now Mrs. "William A. Cook), Mary L. , Mrs. Jerome J. Hill, Josephine, and
an infant deceased. In 1838 Mr. Mann settled in Chautauqua County, N. Y.,
where he resided until 1853, when he removed to this township, locating on.
the farm on which he still resides, and a part of which he cleared and
improved. He has held several township offices. In politics he is a Democrat.
WILLIAM H. MARSHALL, farmer, P. O. Custard's, was born in Fair-
field Township, this county, March 31, 1840, and is a son of John and Isabel
(Leonard) Marshall. The former was a native of Fairfield Township, this
county, and spent his whole life on the farm where our subject was born; he
died August 31, 1870, aged fifty-nine years; the latter, a native of Massachu-
setts, came with her parents to Pennsylvania about 1820. They had a family
of seven children, of whom five are now living, "William H. being the eldest.
He was married March 20, 1872, to Laura, daughter of John Mallery, a resi-
dent of this township. They have a home farm of ninety-eight acres, well
improved. Politically Mr. Marshall is a Republican.
AARON W. MUMFORD, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was bom in September,
1808, on a farm adjoining his present home, where he was reared and educated;
son of James and Catharine ("Wright) Mumford, whose fathers were both in the
Revolutionary war. Our subject began going to school in the first schoolhouse
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in the township, which was situated within a hundred yards of his present
residence, and he then played with his schoolmates in the shade of a white
oak tree now in his door yard, and the tree has been preserved because of this
fact. " Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough; in youth it shel-
tered me, and I'll protect it now." The schoolhouse was made of round logs.
The windows were spaces of about eight inches wide, extending the full length
of the building, over which was stretched greased paper, supported by sticks
across the " window." The desks were slabs laid on pins driven in the wall
below the window, and the seats were slabs with pins f6r legs. The room was
heated by a fireplace the full size of the end of the house. Mr. Mumford was
married January 14, 1834, to Miss Margaret Moore, of Mercer County, Penn.,
daughter of Hugh and Ann (Sheakley) Moore, and to this union were born six
children: Sarah A., Mary C, James M. , Hugh A., Sue S. and Anna M. The
first three are deceased. James M., the only married one of those three, left a
wife and four children. Hugh A. is married to Sarah Dean and has two chil-
dren. Sue S. was married to Joseph Thatcher, who died in January, 1874,
leaving one child, born on the anniversary of his grandfather's birth, for whom
he is named. Mr. Mumford has served two terms as County Surveyor of
Crawford County, and fifteen years as Justice of the Peace of his township.
At the time of its construction he was one of the Directors of the Atlantic &
Great AVestern (now the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad), also of
the Franklin branch. At the same time he was general agent of the company,
the buying of ties, lumber, and procuring the right of way resting chiefly
upon him. He is one of Crawford's most highly respected citizens, and has
excellent business abilitv.
ALLEN NELSON, 'farmer, P. O. Cochranton. was born June 6, 1814, in
Fairfield Township, this county, on the farm formerly occupied by his parents,
David and Jane (Milligan) Nelson. His grandfa,ther, John Milligan, was an
early settler of Westmoreland County, Penn. His father, David Nelson, came
to this county in company with Capt. Buchanan in the fall of 1796, took up
the land on which our subject now resides, built a small cabin, cleared one
acre, sowed wheat thereon, and shortly returned to Westmoreland County, and
in 1797 married Jane, daughter of John Milligan, returned in the spring, and
began as a pioneer in the woods. His death occurred in June, 1848, at the
ripe age of seventy-two years. Their family consisted of the following chil-
dren: Polly (Mrs. Myers), aged eighty-four; Betsy, wife of Rev. Thomas
McDaniel; John, deceased; James, deceased; David, deceased; Jane (Mrs.
McClintock), Allen, William and Daniel. Our subject was married in Decem-
ber, 1835, to Hannah, daughter of Allen Dunn, of Sandy Lake, an old settler.
She was the youngest of a family of seven children. To Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
were born — Elizabeth, now Mrs. William Line, in Kansas; David, deceased;
Dunn, married to Martha Bell; Francis, married to Sarah A. Williams; Sam-
uel, married to Mary Patton; Leslie; Margaret, now Mrs. Applegate, in Kan-
sas; Emory; and James, deceased. Mr. Nelson is a member of the United
Presbyterian Church. His father was a Colonel in the war of 1812, and served
seven months at Fort Meigs.
HENRY PETERMAN, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born in this town-
ship, May 16, 1820, and is a son of Henry and Julia Ann (Hart) Peterman,
who settled in Fairfield Township in 1802, locating on and improving the
farm now owned by Henry Hart, and where they continued to reside during
the remainder of their lives. They had seven children: Betsy (deceased),
Julia (deceased), Peter (deceased), Conrad, Sarah (deceased), Rachel (now Sirs.
Joseph Kirkpatrick, in Canada), and Henry. Our subject married, April 6,
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1843, Jane, daughter of William and Eliza (Kirkpatrick) Gourley, natives of
Ireland, who settled in this township about 1830. The issue of this union
was seven children: William, Maggie (Mrs. Charles Strayer), May J. (Mrs.
William Evans), Ina (Mrs. William Ewing), Margaret M. (Mrs. Benjamin
McNamara), Sarah L. (Mrs. Eben Hamilton) and Joseph. Mr. Peterman has
resided on his present farm since 1865, and he is one of Fairfield's represent-
ative farmers. He and wife and six eldest chi Idren are members of the United
Presbyterian Church, of Cochranton. In politics he is a Democrat.
JOHN H. PETERMAN, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born February 25,
1836, on his grandfather's farm in Fairfield Township, this county, and is a son
of Conrad and Eliza (Gourley) Peterman. His father was a native of this county,
and was married February 27, 1834, and reared a family of nine children, of
whom seven survive, John H. being the eldest. His mother was a native of
Ireland. Our subject was married December 16, 1858, to Miss Jane Chatley,
who has borne him nine children, of whom eight survive. He was elected
Justice of the Peace in 1874 and in 1880 for terms of five years each. By
trade Mr. Peterman is a carpenter, and has IJuilt many of the frame houses in
the neighborhood. During the late war he was drafted October 16, 1862, and
served nine months in Company I, One Hundred and Sixty -ninth Regiment.
He is a member of Silas W. Smith Post, G. A. R., and of the P. of H. He
and wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a
Democrat. His home farm comprises about 130 acres.
WILLIAM PORTER (deceased) was born in York County, Penn., March
20, 1805, and was a son of John and Mary (May) Porter, who came to this
county in 1808, settling on land near French Creek, in Fairfield Township, and
had a family of seven children, of whom two, James and Thomas, are known to
be now living. (Martha, if alive, is in Nevada.) Our subject was married
November, 1827, to Sarah, daughter of Richard and Sarah (Curts) Custard,
the tenth in a family of twelve children. He died April 24, 1869, leaving the
following children: Nancy A (deceased), Mary A., John, Benjamin F.,
James A., George C, Dr. Samuel S., William P., Sarah C. (deceased), Annie B.,
Frances L., Martha J. (deceased) Mary A. married Hiram Power, has three
children; John married Celestia Tinker (deceased) and has two children;
Benjamin F. married Helen Derrickson, and has one child; James A. mar-
ried Miss Small, have two children; Dr. Samuel S. married Nellie Vanzant,
of New York, resides in Meadville, engaged in the practice of medicine,
has one son; William P. married Jane H. Hannah, have four children; Annie
B. married Samuel BIy, have two children; Frances L. married John Shaffer,
now of Idaho, have two children. Mrs. Porter is now a resident of Custard
Village. She is a member of the United Presbyterian Church; a lady of much
public spirit
ANDREW READ, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born in Allegheny
County, Penn., May 23. 1809, and is a son of William and Isabel (Todd)
Read. His grandfather, William Read, was an early settler of Allegheny
County, and his maternal grandfather, Henry Todd, was an early settler of
eastern Pennsylvania. Our subject came to this county in 1854, locating on
his present farm in Fairfield Township. His first wife was Jane, daughter
of Robert and Elizabeth (Gaunee) Cooper, of Allegheny County, by whom
he had five children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Robert Stevenson), William (de-
ceased), James, Isabel (Mrs. Hiram Blood), Catharine (Mrs. Reuben Painter).
His present wife is Polly, daughter of Henry and Margaret (Scroggs) Heath,
of Fairfield Township, this county. Her father was a native of Allegheny
County, Penn. ; settled in Fairfield Township in 1798, where he cleared and
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improved a farm, afterward removing to Wayne Tovimship, locating on the
farm now owned and occupied by his son, Eobert Keath, and where he lived
and died. He built a powder-mill there, and was a manufacturer of powder
for several years. Mrs. Read's maternal grandfather was Allen Scroggs, for-
merly of Westmoreland County, and of Scotch descent. He settled on the farm
now owned by our subject in 1796, which he cleared and improved, and where
he lived till his death. Mr. and ]\Irs. Read are members of the United Pres-
byterian Church. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.
CHARLES STRAYER, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, -was bom in Fairfield
Township, this county, August 9, 1844, and is a son of Martin and Rachel
(Ralya) Strayer. His father, a native of Little York, Penn., is a son of Dan-
iel Strayer, and settled in Fairfield Township in 1832, purchasing a farm
which he cleared and improved, and where he lived until 1867, when he
removed to Iowa, where he now resides. He had nine children: Miley, Anna,
Levi, Charles, Perry, William, Mary A., Nancy J. and Rebecca C. Our sub-
ject has always resided in this township except when he enlisted, September,
1861, in the late war, re-enlisting in 1863, and serving until the close of the
war. He was at the battles of Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock Station, Antie-
tam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and many other engagements. He was mar-
ried September 10, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth M., daughter of Henry and Jane
(Gourley) Peterman, by whom he has two children: Henry M. and William J.
Mr. Strayer has resided on his present farm since 1866. He is a member of the
G. A. R. ; in politics a Republican.
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP.
WILLIAM P. BILES, farmer, P. O. Custard's, was born on the banks of
the Monongahela River, in Washington County, Penn., March 18, 1814, and
is the son of Charles and Jane (Miles) Biles, whose children were eight in
number, as follows: Jehial, Eleanor, William P., Mary, John, Aebury, Enoa
and Andrew. Jehial, Eleanor and Mary all died, leaving families at Cincin-
nati, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Penn., and Poland, Ohio, respectively; John and Enos
are also dead; Asbury and family live in Missouri. Charles Biles and wife
lived and died in Lawrence County, Penn. Our subject was married March,
1836, to Annie, daughter of James and Nancy (Mitchell) Murdock, by whom
he has had four children: John, married Sally A. Williams (have one child —
Edith); Caroline, married William Aramor (have two children: Ida and Carrie);
James, married Bertha Power (they have lost one child — Wallace); William
P., Jr., married Sarah Dilla (he studied medicine at Cincinnati, Ohio, and is
now practicing at Union City (has two children: William and Bertha). An-
drew Biles, our subject's brother, was a soldier in the late war, and fought like
a hero as he was through the seven battles participated in by the Potomac
Army and survived them all, but when fever laid its hand upon him he fell.
His father went to meet him at Philadelphia and brought him home, and, at
his own request, he was buried by his mother. Our subject in religious belief
is an Adveutist.
JONATHAN D. CHRIST, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born April 19, 1831,
in Austintown, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and is a son of Daniel F. and Mary
(Grove) Christ, of the Buckeye State. He settled in this township in 184(),
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and married, first, Emeliza, daughter of Robert and Cynthia (Brower) Will-
iams, of this county, by whom he had nine children: Mary J., Mary Chas-
tina, Isaiah L., Robert D., Frederick A., Etta L. , James C, David C. and
John E. His wife died March 30, 1873, and he afterward married Elizabeth,
daughter of Reuben and Lonly (Anderson) Sutton, of this township. Mr.
Christ is a thorough business man, having at one time been Justice of the
Peace, and filled other offices of the township and countj'. He at one time
owned nearly all the land upon which the little village of Geneva now stands.
He is an ujjright, Christian man, belonging to the United Brethren Church,
and its chief supporter in this vicinity. In politics he is a stanch Prohibi-
tionist.
JOSIAH J. COULTER, merchant miller, Geneva, was born February 18,
1830, in Venango Township, Crawford Co., Penn., and is a son of Wil-
son and Elizabeth Coulter, of this county. He moved to this township
in 1871, purchasing a grist-mill which was known as the McMichael &
Brooks Mill; has improved the mill until now it is one of the best
country mills, and now making a very fine brand of what is termed
" hulled buckwheat" flour. This is conceded to be the best in the market,and
is being shipped in all directions. He has lately put in a thirty-horse power
engine from the Phcenix Iron Works, of Meadville, Penn. The engine-house
is built entirely of brick and iron, thus making it perfectly fire proof. By
careful business management and upright dealing, Mr. Coulter has acquired
an excellent reputation with all who know him. The mill is situated in the
southern portion of the county, and is easy of access, with good roads leading
to it from all directions.
A. P. MARSHALL, farmer, P. O. Custard's, was born February 28, 1839,
in Fairfield Township, this county, and is a son of John and Isabel (Leonard)
Marshall, natives and life-long residents of this county, descendants of New
England families who were among the earliest settlers of Crawford County.
They were parents of seven children, of whom five are now living: Harrison,
Clinton, Landsing( deceased), James, Alexander, John, Mary Ellen (deceased).
Mrs. Marshall still occupies the old home farm, she having lost her husband
in 1870. Our subject was married November, 1882, to Ella, daughter and sec-
ond in the family of six children of Hiram Randolph, an old and highly
respected family of early pioneers of this county. The issue of this marriage
was one child — James G. The farm of Mr. Marshall is well watered and
improved, and is situated in the northern part of the township near Custard's
Postoffice.
W'lLLIAJM J. MELLON, lumber dealer and merchant miller, Geneve,
was born April 14, 1832, and is the son of Alexander and Isabella (Porter)
Mellon, who settled in this county about 1830, and purchased 200 acres of
land upon which he built the second grist-mill in this section of the country.
His maternal grandfather, Francis Porter, with his wife, Ruth, settled in this
county about 1803, where they had seven children, all now living: Elizabeth,
aged eighty-two; Isabella, aged eighty; William, aged seventy-eight; Rachel,
aced seventy-six; Charles, aged seventy-four; James, aged seventy-three;
^lary, aged sixty-eight. Our subject has never been married and has lived a
rather secluded life, improving the property which was left in his charge: he
is strictly upright in all his dealings with his fellow-men, and has the respect
and admiration of all who know him. His father's family consists of seven
children: William J., John, Francis, Rachel, Mary, Alexander and Sarah.
Our subject is no politician. In religious views the family are Presbyterian.
DAVID E. SMITH, hotel- keeper, Geneva, was born in Woodcock Town-
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ship, this county, January 20, 1832, and is the son of Jeremiah and Catharine
(Ritner) Smith. His grandfather, James Smith, settled in this county about
1796, and married Ruth Ann, daughter of Sergeant Picket (of Revolutionary
fame) and they had eleven children: Robert, William, James, George, Jere-
miah, Betsy. Sally, Polly, Edward, Andrew and Joseph. His maternal grand-
father, David Ritner, brother of Gov. Joseph Ritner, settled in this county
about 1815, married Anna Catharine Fiscus, of Pennsylvania, and had nine
children: Susan, Henry, Maria, Fannie, Daniel, Peggy, Benjamin, Catharine
and Jane. The parents of our subject had twelve children: Martin, Peter,
David E., Ruth Ann, Sylvester, Mary, Angeline, Van Buren, George, Nathan,
Clara and Fannie. Our subject was married three times; the first time to
Mary Jane, daughter of Thomas and IMartha Lillibridge, of this county. The
date of this marriage was September 25, 1854, and the issue was two children:
Josephine and Lavina; he was separated from this woman in April, 1858.
Mr. Smith next married Susan, daughter of Peter and Susan (Hamilton) Mc-
Keever, July 14, 1861. She died February 11, 1864, leaving one child. Flora
Belle. His third wife is Amanda Maria, daughter of James and Emily (John-
son) Hood, of this county, by whom he has four childi-en: Os.ce A., Gertrude,
Eugene and David W. Our subject has, b}' his own indomitable perseverance,
placed himself in the front rank of business men. He has held several
borough offices; in politics is a stanch Republican.
HAYFIELD TOWNSHIP.
LEWIS P. ACKER, farmer, P. O. Coon's Corners, was born in Lehigh
County, Penn., February 8, 1847, and is a son of Jonas and Mary (Frantz)
Acker, who came to Crawford County, Penn., in 1852, and lived six months in
Woodcock Township. In the fall of 1852 he settled on the farm now occu-
pied by our subject, part of which he cleared and improved. Mi-. Acker died
in August, 1865, at the age of forty-seven years. Both he and his wife
were natives of Lehigh County, Penn., and were of German descent. They
had ten children: Willoughby F. (deceased), Lewis P., Henry, Reuben, Alex-
ander, John, James, Mary (Mrs. Frank Lilly), Christiana (deceased) and
Lovina (deceased). Our subject resides on the old homestead with his mother,
who has attained the age of sixty-five. He is a member of the State Police;
has been Assessor of the township two terms; in politics he is a Democrat.
He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
ISAAC W. ALLEE, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, February 23, 1834, son of John and Nancy (Truitt)
AUee. John was a native of Delaware, and a son of Isaac Allee, a native of
Holland, his wife a native of England. Both settled in what is now Hayfield
Township, this county, in 1796. Isaac W. located on the farm now owned by
James Kilday, but remained there only a short time. John settled on the
farm now occupied by our subject, when but fourteen years of age, taking up 400
acres of land in his father's name. His father soon after came on the farm,
and he went to Saegertown, and worked in the grist mill for Maj. Alden sev-
eral years, when he returned to Hayfield and worked the farm now owned by
Wilson Hunter and Ezra Brookhouser. Here he lived two or three years, when
he purchased his father's farm, all of which he cleared and improved, and
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where he resided vmtirhis death, which occurred November 29, 1862, in his
eightieth year. He was in the war of 1812, serving as Quartermaster; was a
Justice of the Peace of Hayfield Township for twenty- two years. Nancy, his wife,
was a native of Armstrong County, Penn., and a daughter of Parker Truitt, of
English and Irish descent. John had five children: Patience (Mrs. Isaac
Miller), now of Bloomfield Township; Parker, deceased ; Keziah (Mrs. Leonard
Erwin), of Cussewago Township; Ehoda, deceased; Isaac W. Our subject
was married November 7, 1860, to Mary J., daughter of Peter A. and Betsy
(Dirham) Gage, early settlers of Cambridge Township, this county. By this
union there were sis children: Alice K., Ella L. (Mrs. George D. Manville,
of Warren, Penn.), Bessie M., Mary D., Kate W. and John G. Mr. Allee
resides on the old homestead where his father first settled. He has filled many
of the offices in the gift of his township. In politics he is a Republican.
LEWIS R. AMIDON, farmer. P. O. Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, on the farm where he now resides, May 6, 1839, and is a
son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Spaulding) Amidon, who settled in Spring Town-
ship, this county in 1834, and in 1835 removed to Hayfield Township, locat-
ing on the farm now owned by our subject, which they cleared and improved
and there they lived and died. They had nine children, viz.: Hiram; Mary
I., deceased; Horace S., deceased; Miranda (Mrs. A. Keep); George E. ;
Henry, deceased; William H. ; Lewis R. and Lucinda (twins), the latter
deceased. The Amidons were of French descent, and the Spauldings of
Puritan stock, whose ancestors came over in the " Mayflower." The subject of
this sketch has been twice married. His first wife was Caroline, daughter of
Samuel and Rosana (Bradish) Russell, of Summerhill Township, this county,
to whom he was married July 3, 1862, and by this union there were three
children: Gertrude, Frank and Russell. Our subject married his present wife
December 27, 1874. She is Amanda, daughter of Parker and Catherine
(Baker) Allee, and grand-daughter of John Allee, who settled in Hayfield
Township, this county, in 1796. By this union there are four children:
Louie, Albert R., Clifton E., and Clarence, deceased. Mr. Amidon resides on
the old homestead farm. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and his wife of the Baptist. He has held several ofSces in the town-
ship; in politics he is a Republican.
WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, fanner, P, O. Saegerstown, was born in York
County, Penn., February 19, 1814, son of John and Mary (Hinkle) Ai-mstrong,
who settled in Hayfield Township in 1834, our subject coming at the same
time. John was a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and his wife of York
County, Penn. They settled on the property now occupied by the Saegertown
Cemetery, which they cleared and improved. They had three children: Will-
iam, Sarah (Mrs. David Gehr) and Eliza (Mrs. Balzer Henry). Our subject
was married November 15, 1834, to Lucy A., daughter of Frederick and Mar-
garet (Gehr) Hickernell, of Hayfield Township, by whom he had ten children,
seven now living, viz.: Alfred B., married Abba Woodring (had fifteen chil-
dren, three deceased); Sarah, married Tillman Frantz (had six children, one
deceased); Margaret, married Robert Kern (had five children); William L.,
married Jennie Wasson (have one child); Isaac S., married Katie Harteon
(have six children); John W., married Amelia Ridle (had two children, one
dead), and Kernie, married T. B. Peters (have one child). Mr. Ai-mstrong
has resided in Hayfield Township since 1834. He has held the office of Jus-
tice of the Peace, and various other offices in the gift of his township. In
politics he is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the Method-
ist Episcopal Church.
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GEORGE W. BARNES, farmer, P. O. Haytield, was born in Fairfield Town-
ship, this county, August 12, 1841; son of Palmer and Elizabeth (Wien)
Barnes, formerly of Berks County, who settled in Fairfield Township in 1836,
cleared and improved a farm there and afterward came to Hayfield Township,
where the father is living with our subject at the present time. They had
six children: Hannah (Mrs. Andrew J. Wygaut), Elizabeth, George W., Sarah
(Mrs. Joseph Wolford), Molly (Mrs. I. Baker) and John. The subject of this
sketch was raised on a farm and always followed farming as an occupation.
He was in the late war of the Rebellion, having enlisted March 12, 1864, in
Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-fir»t Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry;
was in the campaign of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Petersburg, Weldon
Railroad, Hatcher's Run and many other engagements ; was honorably discharged
in July 1865. He was married July 14, 1861, to Elizabeth, daughter of Hen-
ry and Susan Humel, of Clarion County, Penn., by whom he has had three chil-
dren: John (deceased), William and Kate. Mr. Barnes settled in Hayfield
Township in 1869, and has lived on his present farm since 1875. He has held
the offices of Supervisor and School Director. In politics he is a Republican.
PORTER J. BEEBE, manufacturer, Hayfield, was born in Batavia, N. Y.,
August 17, 1830; son of William and Cyrena (Maxon) Beebe, who settled in
Hayfield Township, this county, in 1844 and there died. William was a black-
smith by trade, a native of Vermont and a son of Ebenezer Beebe. Cyrena,
his wife, was a daughter of Joseph Maxon, of Allegany County, N. Y., and of
Scotch descent. William had eight children: Porter, Kirtland, Lucy (Mrs. C.
Fidler), Almiron (deceased), Lodema (Mrs. Ebenezer Bain) in Omaha, Mary
(deceased), Alender and Charles. The subject of this sketch has resided in
Hayfield Township since his father's settlement in 1844. He was married
January 5, 1855, to Cynthia, daughter of Aretus and Bannah (Billings) Smith,
formerly of Oneida County, N. Y., and among the first settlers of Hayfield
Township. By this union there is one child — Jennie. In 1859 Mr. ISeebe
embarked in the manufacturing of lumber, in which he continued up to 1868.
He is engaged in the manufacturing of handles, whiffletrees and neck yokes,
in which he has done an extensive business since 1868, and has the largest
manufactory of the kind in this county. In 1874 his mill, the largest in the
county, burned down, but he re-built the same year. E. W. Shippen, of Mead-
ville, has been interested with him since 1879. Mr. Beebe is one of the
representative business men of the county; is a member of the R. T. of T. , an
I. O. O. F. ; in politics is a Republican.
JAMES BOYD, farmer, P. O. Coon's Corners, was born in Butler County,
Penn., April 6, 1831, and is a son of John and Sarah (Ruggles) Boyd, who
settled in Wayne Township, this county, in 1845. His paternal grandfather
was George Boyd, who settled in Butler County in 1800. The children of
John were six in number: George, William and John (twins), James, Martin
and Emeline (Mrs. Roland Fairbanks). Our subject worked five years in
Meadville at the carpenter's trade and the balance of his life has been spent
in farming. He was married January 19, 1860, to Edna, daughter of Warren
and Martha (Bowen) Fairbanks, of Wayne Township, this county, formerly of
Chautauqua County, N. Y. The issue of this union is nine children: John,
Alzora, Herman, Lavonia, Warren, Edith, Jessie, Martin and Chester. Mr.
Boyd came to Hayfield Township in 1879 and located on the farm where he
now resides. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. In politics he is a Republican.
EZRA BROOKHOUSEK, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, November 4, 1835, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Straw)
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Brookhouser. His paternal grandfather, Jacob Brookhouser, Sr., was a native
of Philadelphia, and at an early age moved with his parents to Westmoreland
County, Penn., where he lived until 1797, when he settled in what is now
Haylield Township, this county, on the farm now occupied by our subject,
which he cleared and improved. Jacob, Sr., had'seven children: Rhoda (Mrs.
Michael Straw, deceased), Jacob, Polly (Mrs. John Saeger), Elias (deceased),
Rebecca (Mrs. Joseph Foxj, Nancy (Mrs. Philip Straw), Louisa (Mrs. David
George). Jacob, Jr., was twice married, his first wife being Elizabeth Straw,
daughter of Jacob Straw, who settled in Haytield Township, this county, in
1796. By this union there were nine children: Amanda (deceased), Aaron
(deceased). Emily (Mrs. Martin Flick), Sarah (Mrs. A. Mook), Mary (^Mrs.
James Herrick), Ezra, Louisa (Mrs. George Rhodes), Lavina (Mrs. John Hun-
ter) and Almera (Mrs. George P. Miller). His second wife was Naomi Baker,
of Saegertown. Our subject was married May 15, 1863, to Martha, daughter
of Ezra and Mary (Polk) White, of Erie County, by whom he had three chil-
dren: Victoria (deceased), Birdie and Freddie. Mr. Brookhouser has
always lived in Haylield Township, with the exception of eight years, when
he resided in Michigan. His father died September 26, 1884, on the home-
stead where he was born and raised; for many years he had been a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject in politics is a Democrat.
WILLIAM S. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Genesee
County, N. Y., March 23, 1816; son of James and Olive (Bennett) Campbell,
who settled in LeBcBuf Township, Erie County, in 1819, where our subject
resided until 1864, when he located in Hayfield Township, on the farm where
he DOW resides. He has been twice married; his first wife was Martha,
daughter of Edward Bunting, of Erie County, Penn., by whom he had eight
children, five now living, viz.: Olive (Mrs. V. Ambrose), in Nebraska; Helen
(Mrs. William Hooper), in Cattaraugus County, N. Y. ; John, in same place;
Margaret (Mrs. A. Haybarger), in Nebraska, and George, also in Nebraska.
His present wife is Rachel, daughter of John Webster, of Cambridge Town-
ship, this county, by whom he has three children: Adella, Edward and Will-
iam. Mr. Campbell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his
wife is a Presbyterian. In politics oiu" subject is a Republican.
OSCAR D. CLEMENS, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, November 13, 1841; son of William I. and Sarah ( Culbert-
son) Clemens. William I. was a son of John Clemens, a native of Ireland,
who was one of the first settlers of LeBoeuf Township, Erie County, Penn.
Sarah, his wife, was a daughter of John Culbertson, who settled in Washing-
ton Township, Erie County, Penn. , in 1800. William I. settled in Venango
Township in 1840. In 1847 he located on the farm now owned by M. Tuttle,
then known as the Braden tract, comprising 114 acres, which he cleared and
improved. He had eight children: Aleious A., Susan (Mrs. J. L. Skelton),
Margaret (Mrs. Joseph Gridley), John C. (deceased), Josephine (Mrs. J. J.
Whipple), Oscar D., W. I. (deceased), and Sabra (Mrs. James Detweiler).
Oscar D., our subject, was married in September, 1864, to Tabitha, daughter
of Henry and Elizabeth (Humes) Sherred, of Cambridge Township. By this
union there are three children: Sabra, Eltie and Earl A. Mr. Clemens
removed from Venango Township to Cambridge Township in the spring of
1869. In the spring of 1870 he moved to Cornplanter Township, Venango
County, Penn., where he engaged in the oil business, meeting with success.
In the spring of 1874 he came to Hayfield Township, where he now resides.
Besides his farm of 112 acres in Hayfield Township, he owns a farm in Ven-
ango Township of sixty-eight acres and another in Steuben Township of 130
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acres. He is a breeder of Norman and Percheron horses, having a herd of
twelve, part of which are registered in the Percheron stud book. No. 2917,
and in the Norman stud book, No. 2544. Also has horses registered in Percher-
on stud book, No. 2880, and in Norman stud book, No. 2506. Mr. Clemens
is one of the representative farmers of his tovynship; is an A. F. & A. M., and
a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P.; in politics he is a Democrat.
ELIJAH D. CROSLEY, farmer, P. O. Coon's Corners, was born in Cum-
berland County, N. J., March 2, 1818, son of Moses and Catherine (Ayers)Cro8-
ley. Moses was a native of New Jersey, and settled in Hayfield Township,
this county, in 1836, locating on the farm now owned by Robert Devore, where
he lived and died. He had eleven children, viz.: James, Moses (deceased),
Aaron (deceased), Edmund, Moses, Elijah D. , Richard, Amasa (deceased), Nathan,
(deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Mary (deceased. ) The subject of this sketch has
been twice married; on first occasion to Eunice, daughter of Miles Curtis, of Hay-
field Township, this county, by whom he had three children: Edmund, Miles,
and an infant daughter, deceased. His present wife was Mrs. Laura Lake,
daughter of Amasa Colegrove, of Litchfield, Ohio, by whom ho has one child
— Abram. Mr. Crosley has resided in Hayfield Township since 1836. He pur-
chased his present farm in 1845, which he cleared, and on which he has made
all the improvements. He is one of the representative citizens of Hayfield
Township; is a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. He has held vari-
ous offices in the gift of his township; in politics is a stanch Republican.
BENJAMIN GULP, farmer, P. O. Saegersfown, was born in Northumber-
land County, Penn., March 18, 1822, son of Henry and Salome (Coler) Culp.
His parents died when he was but a small child. At the age of twenty he
came to this county, and located in Saegertown. In 1844 he purchased a
farm in Cussewago Township, which he cleared and improved, now owned by
James Hickernell. In 1852 he settled in Hayfield Township, and has resided
on his present farm since 1881. He has been twice married; on first occasion
to Eve, daughter of John and Catherine Zimmerman, of Union County, Penn.,
by whom he had eight children: Henry, Isaac, Israel, Silas J., Anna L.,
(Mrs. Josiah Hickernell, deceased), Sarah M. (Mrs. John Williams), Mary J.
(Mrs Joseph Brink), and B. Frank, born in Haylield Township, this county,
October 23, 1864. His present wife is Mary M. , daughter of John and Pollv
(Hickernell) Flaugh, whose paternal grandfather was Matthias Flaugh, one of
the first settlers of Woodcock Township, this county. Her maternal grand-
father, Frederick Hickernell, was one of the first settlers of Hayfield Town-
ship. By this union there is one child — Charles S. Mr. Culp has held sev-
eral offices in the gift of his township; in politics he is independent. Both he
and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1843 our
subject was Orderly Sergeant of a militia company of Crawford County, and
in 1862 was appointed by Gov. Curtin First Lieutenant of a volunteer com-
pany of the Hayfield Guards. In 1850 he assisted in building the plank road
between Erie and Meadville, in which enterprise he was one of the principal
stock-holders.
JEREMIAH CUTSHALL, farmer, P. O. Saegersfown. was born in Summit
Township, this county, August 20, 1826, son of George and Jane (Sterling)
Cutshall. George, with his brother Jacob, came from Cumberland County,
Penn., to Randolph Township, this county, in 1814, and settled in the north-
ern part of that township, both clearing large farms, which are now owned
and occupied by their descendants. They made the journey through the woods
with a six-horse team, crossing the streams that were too deep to ford by using
their wagon box as a boat, in which to convey their goods, a few at a time.
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On the way one of their horses died, and a bull which they drove was placed
in harness in its stead, the rest of their journey. George had to go to Mead-
ville to work out his taxes, as there were no roads in his vicinity. He resided
in Randolph Township up to 1880, when he removed to Lorain County, Ohio,
and died there in 1881, at the age of seventy -six years. He had the following
children: Nancy A. (Mrs. John Seaman), in Dakota; Jeremiah; Eliza (Mrs.
E. Tinker), in Ohio; Anna M. (Mrs. David Keep), deceased; Mary J. (Mrs. S.
Seaman); Sarah E. (Mrs. V. Sterling), in Dakota; George W., Philip, Jacob,
Joseph (deceased), Lydia (deceased), and Lysander (deceased). Our subject
was married, December 7,1850, to Mary E. , daughter of Marshall and Almina
(Brown) Cain, formerly of Stockbridge, Mass., and who settled in Woodcock
Township, this county, in 1833. By this union were eleven children: Leroy
(deceased), Rosa (Mrs. William Cole), Laroky (Mrs. Samuel Humel), Zenobia
(Mrs. Thomas Shoup), Flora P. (Mrs. Bion Faunce), Elma (Mrs. Walter
Dunn), Darwin, Bertie, Maud, Grace, and Leon (deceased). Mr. Cutshall
was a resident of Randolph Township, this county, up to 1864, when he pur-
chased his farm in Hayfield Township, where he now resides. He has been
Supervisor and School Director of his township; in politics is independent.
Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
HENRY DeROSS. farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, March 11, 1828, son of Alexander and Susan (Cole) DeRoss.
His paternal grandfather was Henry DeRoss, a native of France, who came to
America with Gen. LaFayette, fought through the war of the Revolution, and
afterward settled in what is now Germantown, Penn. , where he married Helen
German, of the family from whom Germantown bears its name. His maternal
grandfather, Conrad Cole, settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1802,
where he cleared up a farm and lived and died. Alexander DeRoss settled in Hay-
field Township, this county, in 1822, on the farm now owned by our subject, which
he cleared and improved and where he lived and died. He had nine chil-
dren: Helen (Mrs. Judson Smith), Henry, George W., Alex. H., Conrad,
Sylvester (deceased), Jonathan G. (who served in the late war, in Company H,
Pennsylvania Bucktails, and was killed in the last day's fight at Hatcher's Run),
Hiram C. and David E. The subject of this sketch was raised in his native
township and always resided there. He was married July 2, 1854, to Cather-
ine, daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Mosier) Stire, of Hayfield Township, this
county, by whom he has had four children, Susan M. (deceased), Margaret I.
(Mrs. James Hanna) Sherman and Catherine. Mr. DeRoss and wife are mem-
bers of the Lutheran Church. He has held several of the minor oflBces in his
township; in politics is a Republican.
JOHN HARTMAN, farmer, P. O. Mead,ville, was born in Vernon Town-
ship, October 26, 1822, and is a son of John J. and Barbara (Marsh) Hart-
man, who settled in Vernon Township, this county, about ^810, clearing up a
farm there, and afterward removed to Hayfield Township, locating on the farm
now owned by David Seavy, which they cleared and improved, and where they
lived and died. They were natives of Switzerland, and had the following
children: Barbara (Mrs. Joshua Ware), Catherine (Mrs. S. Shoup), Jacob
(deceased), John, Henry, Samuel (deceased), Elizabeth (Mrs. Joseph Baker),
Abraham, and Mary (Mrs. Roderick Frazier). Our subject came to Hayfield
Township with his parents in 1830, and was married September 16, 1845, to
Julia A., daughter of Conrad and Mary (Renner) Bachman, early settlers of
Woodcock Township, this county. By this union there are eleven children:
Mary (Mrs. A. Rice), Sadie, Samuel, Christiana (Mrs. Owen Powell) Emma,
William, Tama (Mrs. E. Minnis), Minnie, Jennie, Alvin L. and Edgar (twins).
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Mr. Hartinan has resided on his farm since 1840, which he has cleared and
made all the improvements thereon. He and his wife are members of the
Reformed Church. He has held nearly all the offices in the gift of his town-
ship; in politics is a Democrat.
ELI HICKERNELL, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, January 3, 1812, and is a son of Frederick and Mar-
garet (Gehr) Hickernell, who settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in
1796, locating in three different places, and finally purchased a tract of the
Holland Land Company, now owned by his descendants, which he cleared and
improved, and where he Jived and died. He was of French descent, a clothier
by trade, and fulled and dressed cloth for many years. His wife was connected
with the Gehr family, who were among the first settlers of Summit Township,
this county. They had twelve children: Mary (deceased), Sally (deceased),
Elizabeth (deceased), Delilah (deceased), Margaret (Mrs. Samuel Eaton, of
Ohio), Grizzilla (deceased), Lucy A. (Mrs. William Armstrong), Alexander,
David, Ell, Lewis, and Frederick (deceased). The subject of this sketch was
married January 25, 1835, to Sarah, daughter of Captain John and Catherine
(Ondrum) Gehr, of Sadsbury Township, this county, by whom he has had six
children: Harriet (Mrs. Oswald Hyroch), Sylvanie (Mrs. Henry Foust), Amanda
(Mrs. Fred Hellenbrech), Yilimine (Mrs. Thomas Hickernell), Levi, mar-
ried to Salena, daughter of Henry Simpson, and James, married to Kate,
daughter of J. Cole. Mr. Hickernell resides on a part of the Hickernell
homestead; has served as Overseer of the Poor two terms; in politics is a
Democrat. Both he and his wife have been members of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church for many years.
JACOB L. HITES, farmer. P. O. Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, April 29, 1831, and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Lewis)
Hites. Jacob settled in what is now Hayfield Township, this county, in
1812. He was a son of Jacob Hites, an early settler of Cussewago Township,
this county. Mary, his wife, was a daughter of George Lewis, who came to
Meadville in 18(X), settled in Cussewago Township in 1801, and died there in
1802. Jacob and Mary Hites had nine children: Betsey, Hannah, Harrison
(deceased), Lewis, Matilda, Samuel C, Ebenezer, Jacob L., and George
(deceased). Our subject was married July 4, 1855, to Mary A., daughter of
Charles and Angeline (Martin) McGill, and grand- daughter of Patrick McGill,
who settled in Woodcock Township in 1795. By this union there is one child
living — Corwin O. He and his brother Arthur were the first settlers in what
is now Saegertown. They came to that locality when it was a dense forest
and took up 800 acres of land. Mr. Hites has resided on his farm at Little's
Corners since 1882. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian
Church. In politics he is a Prohibitionist.
SAMUEL HOWER, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Union County,
Penn., January 28, 1811; son of George and Catherine (Leibe)Hower. George
and his wife were natives of Berks Countj', Penn., and settled in Vernon Town-
ship, this county, in 1834, and in 1835 removed to Woodcock Township, tliis
county, where they lived and died. They had twelve children, three of whom
are now living: John, in Union County, Samuel and Catherine (Mrs. Jacob
Moyer). Our subject settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in the
spring of 1835. He afterward purchased a farm in Venango Township, where
he lived two years, and then returned to Woodcock Township, where he resided
until 18(51, when he purchased the fai'tn on which he now resides in Hayfield
Township. Here he erected all the buildings. He was married, July 30, 1844,
to Catherine, daughter of George and Margaret Bevelhimer, of Woodcock
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Township, this county. By this union there were seven children: George
(deceased), Elizabeth (Mrs. Thomas Wikoff), Susie (deceased), John, Mary,
Catherine (deceased), and Abby. Mr. Hower is one of the substantial farmers
of Haylield Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church of Saeger-
town. In politics h^! is a Republican.
JOSEPH R. INGOLS, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Swanton,
Franklin Co., Vt., November 24, 1809, and is a son of Parker and Mercy
(Holmes) Ingols, who were the parents of four children: Joseph R. , Rebecca
(deceased), Mary (deceased) and Phebe (Mrs. James L. Stray), of Ludington,
Mich. The subject of this sketch settled in Hayfield Township, this county,
in 1830, and in 1844 purchased the farm where he now resides, most of which
he cleared and improved. He was married October 20, 1833, to Mary, daugh-
ter of John and Sarah (Foster) Curtis, of Wyoming County, N. Y. By this
union there were nine children: Lucy M. (Mrs. Benjamin Hake), Adelia M.
(Mrs. John G. Patterson), Parker (deceased), Darius C., Luther, Susan (Mrs.
Ralph Rockwell), Nancy (Mrs. G. W. Hickernell), J. Eugene and Mary (Mrs.
C. L. Morrison). Mr. Ingols is a member of Spring Corners Christian Church,
with which he has been connected for many years. He has held several of the
offices in the gift of his township. In politics he has always been a stanch
Democrat, and cast his first vote for President for Gen. Andrew Jackson.
JAMES JOHNSON, wagon-maker, P. O. Haytield, was born in County
Armagh, Ireland, April 17, 1831, and is a son of David and Susan (Porter)
Johnson, who settled in Meadville, this county, in 1833, and in 1835 located
in Haytield Township, where they lived and died. They had nine children,
viz : James, Ann J., Porter, Margaret (Mrs. Andy Sloan), Susanna, Mary
(deceased), Thomas, Eliza (Mrs. G. Floyd) and Robert. The subject of this
sketch was in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in August, 1804, in
Company G, Eighty-second Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was in the
battle of Cold Harbor and other engagements and at Lee's surrender at Appo-
mattox Court House. He was honorably discharged with the regiment in
August, 1805. Mr. Johnson was married April 7, 1875, to Eveline, daughter
of John F. and Jane Selby, of Franklin, Penn. Mr. Johnson has followed
the business of wagon- making in Hayfield Township since 1854. In politics
he is a Republican.
JAMES M. JONES, farmer, P. O. Vallonia, was born in Haytield Town-
ship, this county, on the farm where he now resides, February 7, 1824, son of
John and Barbara (Barge) Jones. His paternal grandfather was Abram Jones,
a Welshman, who came to this county about 1800. He was a surveyor, and
did most of the surveying for the Holland Land Company. He had five chil-
dren: William, John, Elizabeth, James and Peter, all now deceased. John
had thirteen children, of whom nine grew to manhood and womanhood, viz. :
Maria (deceased), Jonas (deceased), Eliza (deceased), Keziah (deceased), Caro-
line (deceased), James M., Cookson, Frederick (deceased) and Abram (deceased).
Mr. Jones located on the farm now owned by our subject, which he cleared
and improved, and there lived and died. The subject of this sketch has been
twice married. His first wife was Sarah A., daughter of John and Hopestil
(Jones) Morris, of Hayfield Township, this county. Five children were born
to this union: Eliza (Mrs. Alex Formau), John, Frank, Maria J. (Mrs. Robert
Lucas) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Morgan Jones). His present wife was Julia,
daughter of George and Mary (Brookhouser) Rhodes, of Hayfield Township,
this county. By this union there are t^ree children: Albert, Keziah and Clara.
Mr. Jones owns and resides on the old homestead, where his father first set-
tled in 1814. He is the proprietor of a saw-mill, which has been in existence
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on his farm since his father first settled, and which was built by him. He is
now the only representative of his father's family in Crawford County. In
politics he is independent.
EGBERT KELLEY, farmer, P. O. Hayfield, was born June 4, 1847, son of
Stillman and Eliza (Stewart) Kelley, who settled in Hayfield Township, this
county, in 1849, locating on the farm now owned and occupied by our subject,
and most of which they cleared and improved. They had seven children, viz. :
Harriet (Mrs. L. Cotton), Robert, Maria (Mrs. Thomas Davis), Ada (Mrs.
Fred. Riddle), Walter, Ann (Mrs. Curtis Stein) and Frank. The subject
of this sketch was married, March 26, 1873, to Hattie, daughter of Wash-
ington and Anna Howard, of Mead Township, this county. By this union
there are five children: Robert, Bertio, Anna, Harry and Clara.* Mr. Kelley
was in the late war of the Rebellion, having enlisted, April, 1863, in Company
I, Second Pennsylvania Cavalry; was in the seven days fight before Rich-
mond, the campaign of the Wilderness, and many other engagements; was
taken prisoner before Petersburg and sent to Libby prison, and from there to
AndersonviJle; was a prisoner nine months, and was paroled toward the close
of the war, and was honorably discharged from the service at Annapolis, Md.,
in 1865. He resides on the old homestead where his father settled in 1849.
In politics he is a Republican.
ROBERT T. KERN, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Lehigh
County, Penn., August 14, 1842, and is a son of Daniel and Lydia (App)
Kern, who settled in Saegertown in 1850, and embarked in the hotel business,
which has been kept in the Kern name up to the present time. The subject
of this sketch was in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting, December 26, 1861,
in Company I, One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry;
served two years and re-enlisted as veteran for three years longer or during
the war, in same company and regiment. He was in the battles of Cedar
Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wahatchie, Lookout Mountain, Resaca, Dal-
las, and numerous skirmishes; was taken prisoner at Peach Tree Creek, near
Atlanta, and was confined in Andersonville and other prisons for eight months.
At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge from the Govern-
ment. He was married in December, 1868, to Margaret, daughter of William
and Lucy A. (Hickernell) Armstrong, of Hayfield Township, by whom he has
five children: Agnes L., Sarah H., Julia F., Josiah A. and Alice D. Mr.
Kern has resided in Hayfield Township twelve years, and since 1874 on his
present farm, a part of which he has cleared and improved. Both he and his
wife are members of the German Reformed Church. In politics he is a Dem-
ocrat.
JAMES A. KILDAY, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, December 6, 1834, son of Daniel and Sarah (Zarley)
Kilday. His paternal grandparents were Daniel, Sr. , and Martha (Eury)
Kilday, early settlers of Hayfield Township, this county. Daniel, Sr. , was a
native of Ireland, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject, though
the land had been previously taken up by his wife, who came from eastern
Pennsylvania. She was a school teacher, and taught both English and Ger-
man. Sarah, the wife of Daniel, Jr., was a daughter of Jacob and Mary
(Evans) Zarley, early settlers of Hayfield Township, this county. Daniel, Sr.,
had three children: Thomas, Robert and Daniel, Jr., all now dead. The chil-
dren of Daniel, Jr., were James A., Mary, Martha, Eliza (.Mrs. Freeman Ford),
Jane (Mrs. Thomas Ralph), and Lavina (Mrs. Ebenezer Clark). Our subject
has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah A., daughter of Joseph and
Eliza (Mason) Dickson, to whom he was married in March, 1858. By this
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union there were three children: Eliza, Wanda (Mrs. Howard Dowdell) and
James A. Our subject's present wife is Viola, daughter of Martin and Eliza-
beth (Jones) Johnson, of Meadville, to whom he was married on March 29,
1874. The issue of this union is three children: Maud M., Oscar and Laura.
Mr. Kilday served in the late war of the Rebellion. He enlisted in Company
H, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, October,
1862; served nine months, when he was honorably discharged. He has filled
various ofSces in his township. In politics is a Republican.
HENRY LANKTON, farmer, P. O. Haytield, was born in Cattaraugus
County, N. Y., May 12, 1832; son of Amasa and Lydia (Little) Lankton.
Amasa was a native of Hartford, Conn., and settled in Haytield Township, this
county, in 1842; afterward moved to Illinois and died there. Lydia, his wife,
was a daughter of Henry Little, an early settler of Haytield Township, this
county, and after whom Little's Comers derives its name. He was a soldier
of the Revolution. The children of Amasa and Lydia Lankton were three in
number : Lucy (IVIra. Farnsworth), Arba, died at Vicksburg during the war,
and Henry. Our subject was married March 29, 1854, to Mary, daughter of
Abram and Rebecca (Huber) LeFever, of Haytield Township, this county, and
by whom he has three children : Anna (Mrs. Philo Morse), Tinnie (Mrs.
Andrew DeArment) and Cora. Mr. Lankton has lived on his present farm
since 1871. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He
has served four years as School Director of bis township; in politics is a
Republican.
JAMES E. LEWIS, retired farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Fayette
County, Penn., July 5, 1796; son of George and Betsey (West) Lewis, who
came to Meadville, this county, in 1800, and in 1801 settled in Cussewago
Township, where George died in 1802, leaving a family of nine children, viz. :
John, George, Nancy, Betsey, Nathaniel, Abel, James E., Patty and Polly, all
now deceased but James E. Our subject, at the age of eighteen, settled in
Haytield Township, this county, and for three years rented a farm of David
Mason, and then purchased twenty-tive acres of land, year by year adding to
it until he accumulated 209 acres, most of which he cleared and improved and
a part of which he now resides on. He has done a great deal of hard work, in
fact, few people of the present time realize he could have accomplished so
much. He was married in February, 1817, to Rachel, daughter of Jacob and
Mary (Evans) Zarle}', who were early settlers of Haytield Township. By this
union there were tive children, three now living : Jacob Z., Mary (Mrs. John
Crawford), and Lavina (Mrs. Walter Sloan). Mr. Lewis has resided on his
farm since 1814. He never attended school a day in his life, but possessing
brains and a business tact has been a successful farmer. At the advanced age
of eighty-eight years he is still hale and hearty, though a great suflferer
from rheumatism, the result of hardship and trials of pioneer life. He has
been a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church for many years. In politics
he was formerly a Whig, but joined the Republican party at its organization
and has been a stanch adherent of it ever since.
HENRY P. LILLY, farmer, P. O. Mosiertown, was born in Saegertown,
this county, February 7, 1840, and is a son of Samuel and Esther (Beize) Lil-
ly. Samuel, in his youth, learned the trades of blacksmith, shoe-maker and
carpenter, though during most of his life he followed farming. He came from
Northumberland County, Penn., and settled in Saegertown in 1835, and there
married; then afterward lived in Venango Township, this county, several
years, on what is known as the Tarr farm. In 1871 he located in Cussewago
Township, this county, and where he died in March, 1880, in his sixty- third
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year, where his widow now resides. His children were Kate (Mrs. George
Heist), Henry P., Mary (Mrs. Charles Bush), James, Andrew, Alice (Mrs.
Edward Kern), John, Sarah (Mrs. John Dieterman), Julia (Mrs. S. Snyder) and
Frank. Our subject was married September 10, 1868, to Mary A., daughter
of William Schultz, of Hayfield Township, this county, and by this union there
are five children: Samuel G., William E., Charles E., Nancy D. and Ettie B.
Mr. Lilly has resided permanently on his present farm since 1873. He is one
of the representative farmers in the northern part, of the township. In politics
he is a Republican.
WILLIAM H McGILL (deceased) was born in Venango County, Penn.,
January 21, 1844, and was a son of William H. and Elizabeth (Weikal)
McGill. His paternal grandfather was Patrick McGill, a native of Ireland,
who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1795. Our subject was
reared in Hayfield Township and was educated in the common schools. He was
in the late war of the P»ebellion, having enlisted August 15, 1861, in Company
B, Eighty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; he re-enlisted
February 15, 1864; was promoted Second Lieutenant Company E, new organ-
ization, December 28, 1864, commissioned First Lieutenant February 17, 1865,
and was honorably discharged with the regiment March 17, 1865; he was in
all the important engagements participated in by the regiment: the siege of
Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Malvern Hill, Bull Run, Antietam, Fred-
ericksburg, Gettysburg, etc. Mr. McGill was married December 27, 1866, to
Eveline, daughter of David and Lucy (Lawton) Wheeler, of New York, by
whom he has five children: Elizabeth, Alonzo, Joseph, Maud and Belle. He
settled on the farm now occupied by his widow in 1881, though he had owned
the property since 1874. Our subject was a man of executive ability, sterling
qualities, and was a worthy citizen. He was a member of the K. of R. and the
I. O. O. F. ; in politics he was a stanch Republican. He died March 21, 1882,
in his thirty-ninth year.
JAMES McMILLEN, farmer, P. O. Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, May 15, 1814, son of James and Mary (Thompson) McMil-
len, who settled in Hayfield Township in 1794. They came from the north of
Ireland, and settled on the farm now occupied by their son John in the north-
ern part of the township, which they cleared and improved. Both were mem-
bers of the Presbyterian Church and lived and died on the home farm. They
had six children: Thomas (deceased), James, Jane (deceased), Robert and
John (twins), and David (deceased). The subject of this sketch was married
November 10, 1839, to Martha, daughter of Eli Williams, formerly of New
York, and who settled in Summerhill Township, this county, in 1831. By
this union there are eight children: Adelia (Mrs. Harvey Rockwell), Clara
(Mrs. Frank Weller), Minnie (Mrs. Thomas Cooper), Delilah M. (Mrs. Reuben
Deeter), Emma (Mrs. Hiram McCray), Sarah, Alice (Mrs. Joseph Barns)
and J. Wallace (married to Livona Fou.st). Mr. McMillen has resided since
1839 on his farm, all of which he has cleared and improved. Both he and his
wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1838. In
politics he was formerly a Democrat, but joined the Republican party at its
ox'ganizatioD, and has been a stanch supporter of it ever since.
JOHN McMILLEN, farmer, P. O. Rundell's, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, on the farm where he now resides, February 14, 1818, and
is a son of James and Mary (Thompson) McMillen. James was a native of
Ireland, of Scotch parents, and came to America when sixteen years of age
with a brother, Robert. He settled in what is now Hayfield Township, this
county, in 1799, locating on the farm where our subject resides, which he
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cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. His wife was a daughter
of James Thompson, a native of Ireland, and settled in Beaver Township,
this county, in 1802; afterward removed to Spring Township, and there died.
The subject of this sketch was married July 4, 1839, to Jane, daughter of
William and Caroline (Rundel) Bradley, of Haj'lield Township, this county,
and by this union there are seven children, now living: William, Caroline
(Mrs. Abner McDowell), Jane (Mrs. John Sloan), Ada, James, Mary and Mar-
tha. Mr. McMillen has always lived in Hayfield Township on the farm where
he was born and raised. In politics he has always been a stanch Democrat.
JOHN H. MOORE, Meadville, was born in County Leitrim, Ireland,
November 1 2, 1816, son of Edward and Mary A. (Irwin) Moore, who came to
America in 1819. In 1824 they located in Youngstown, Ohio, and lived and
died there. Edward was a brick-layer and stone-mason by trade. The subject of
this sketch was raised in Youngstown and educated in the common schools, and
afterward took a course of instruction at the Allegheny College of Meadville,
Penn., which he left three weeks before he would have graduated. In 1839
he went to Clarion County, Penn., and embarked in the iron business with
Rev. Ralph Clapp. Here he remained eighteen years, and then returned to
Youngstown, where he engaged in farming; lived there until 1864, then
removed to Haytield Township and settled on the farm where he has since
resided. He was married April 25, 1838, to Laura, daughter of Jonathan
Weller, an early settler of Mead Township. By this union there were six
children: Edward L., of Cleveland, Ohio; Clinton F., of Venango County,
Penn.; Mary A. (Mrs. Levi Birch), of Vernon Township, this county; Homer
C, Emily S. and Martha W. Mr. Moore is one of the representative farmers
of Hayfield Township; a stanch Republican. He is a member of the United
Brethren Church, his wife of the Presbyterian.
WILLIAM V. MORSE, farmer, P. O. Hayfield, was born in Burlington,
N. Y., August 7, 1816, son of William C. and Triphena (Bradley) Morse. His
paternal grandfather was Timothy Morse, a native of Massachusetts, of
English descent, who settled in Otsego County, N. Y. , before the Revolution.
He was a soldier under Gen. Washington, serving three years. Two years of
the time he was one of Washington's body guard. His maternal grandfather
was Azariah Bradley, a native of New England, aud an early settler of Otsego
County, N. Y., where he lived and died. William C. Morse had six children,
viz.: W^illiam V.; Sally M. (Mrs. Nelson Cornwell), in Lawrence, Mich.; Eras-
tus W^., in Brushville, Wis.; Arminda, deceased; Milo, deceased; and Triphena
(Mrs. Lorenza McKee), in Dakota. William C. lived in Hayfield Township
for a time with our subject, and while on a journey was killed by the cars at
Cambridge, Penn. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1837,
and settled in Summerhill Township, where he lived five years; then went to
Woodcock Township, where he remained one year, working at the trade of
carding and cloth dressing. In 1844 he located at Little's Corners, working
at his trade until 1853, in which year he settled on the farm where he now
resides, and continued at his trade there for three years; then selling his
machinery, in 1858, he built a saw-mill, and has since manufactured a
great quantity of lumber and shingles. Mr. Morse has been twice married.
His first wife was Margaret, daughter of William and Margaret (Brown) Mat-
thews, to whom he was married May 17, 1888. By this union there were nine
children: Margaret T. (Mrs. John McKelvey), Mary (Mrs. H. Coon), John,
Sarah (Mrs. Sylvester McMillen), Martha (Mrs. David Jenkins), William,
Harriet (Mrs. Amos McMillen), James and George. His present wife is Car-
oline, daughter of William McKelvey, of Hayfield Township, this county, to
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■whom he was married June 16, 1854, and by whom he has one child — Emma
M. Mr. Morse has a fine farm of ninety-five acres, on which he resides, all of
•which he has cleared and improved. He is one of the enterprising, pushing
farmers of the township, and a worthy citizen. In politics he is independent.
LEVI PETERS, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in what is now
Hayfield Township, this county, January 16, 1821; son of Jacob, Jr., and
May (Siverling) Peters. His paternal grandfather was Jacob Peters, Sr. , who
settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1804; afterward located in Hay-
field Township, where he died. His maternal grandfather was Christopher
Siverling, who settled in Venango Township in 1796. Jacob, Jr., had ten
children: Samuel, in Erie County; George (deceased); Lydia (deceased);
Saloma (Mrs. Peter Smith): Levi; John; David, in Oregon; Caroline (Mrs. George
Kleckner); Jacob, and Edward (deceased). Our subject was married January
16, 1842, to Eliza, daughter of John and Sarah (Graft) Liephart, of Hayfield
Township, this county. Mr. Peters has seven children, seventeen grand-
children and one great-grandchild, and there has never been a death among
his de.scendants up to May, 1884. His children are Lydia A. (Mrs. Stephen
Woodring), Sarah A. (Mrs. John Flick), Francis, Charles H., Augusta (Mrs.
Jacob Fleischer), Tamzen (Mrs. Morgan Muckenhoupt), and Preston. Mr.
Peters has been Supervisor and School Director of his township; in politics is
a Democrat.
ROBERT QUAY, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, September 14, 1813; son of Samuel and Mary (Carpenter)
Quay, who came from Susquehanna, Penn., and settled in Venango Township,
this county, in the year 1797, locating on the farm now owned by the John
Quay heirs, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died.
They had eight children; two died in infancy, the others lived up to manhood
and womanhood, viz. : Archibald (deceased), Sarah (deceased), John (deceased),
Elizabeth (deceased), Samuel and Robert. Samuel, Sr., lived to be eighty-
thi-ee years old, and his wife was sixty-eight when she died. Robert Quay,
our subject, was raised in Venango Township, this county. He remained with
his parents until he was twenty-two years old. He then engaged in lumbering
in Warren County, Penn., for several years, and in 1840 he settled in Hayfield
Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides; has mostly cleared
up the farm and put good substantial buildings thereon. He was married,
December 24, 1843, to Elizabeth McGill; by this union there were six chil-
dren: Samuel C. (deceased), James B. (deceased), Sarah A. (Mrs. Philip
Spitler), Mary E. (Mrs. John Hower), Henry M., and John. After he was
married he repaired an old stillhouse which stood on the land when he bought
it, he moved into it and commenced clearing the 'timber from his land for
tilling purposes. He raised several acres of potatoes each year for many
years. He utilized his timber and built flat-boats and boated the potatoes to
Pittsburgh, that being his only market.
THOMAS C. REYNOLDS, farmer, P. O. Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship,this county,AprU 3,1830, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret (Dunn) Rey-
nolds. Thomas was a native of Philadelphia; came to Crawford County, Penn., in
1801, and lived inMeadville eleven years, workingduringthat time in the distil-
lery for Judge Mead in the winters, and on his farm in summers. About 1815 he
settled in Hayfield Township on the farm now owned by our subject, which he
cleared and improved. Margaret, his wife, was a native of New Jersey, a
daughter of Philip Dunn, who settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in
1803. Thomas Reynolds had twelve children, of whom seven are now living,
viz.: George, Jane, Priscilla (Mrs. John Huntj, Thomas C, Philip D., Ruth,
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and Sally A. (Mrs. John Collom). Our subject was in the late war of the
Bebellion, having enlisted October, 1862, in Company H, One Hundred and
Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He served one year, when he
was honorably discharged on account of disability. He resides on part of the
old homestead farm. In politics he is a Republican.
FRANCIS SEAVY, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Brownington,
Vi, March 7, 1812; son of Ebenezer and Hannah (Eaton) Seavy, who settled
in Mead Township, this county, in 1818, and in 1821 removed to what is now
Hayfield Township, locating on the farm now known as the McQuiston farm,
where they resided until 1831, and then moved to the farm now owned by
Ebenezer Seavy, Jr., heirs, where they lived and died. Our subject has been
a resident of Hayfield. Township since nine years of age. He was married
January 28, 1833, to Lydia, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Mason) Lewis.
Her paternal grandfather was George Lewis, and maternal grandfather, David
Mason, both among the first settlers of Hayfield Township. The issue of this
union was seven children: Hannah (Mrs. E. Schlosser), Elizabeth, Joanna
(Mrs. David Hopkins), Sarah (Mrs. William H. Seavy), James (deceased), and
two infants (deceased). Mr. Seavy has always followed farming as an occupa-
tion. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace of Hayfield Town-
ship, but declined to serve, and has held various township offices. Both he and
his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a
Republican.
SAMUEL SEAVY, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Vermont, Sep-
tember 21,1816, son of Ebenezer and Hannah (Eaton) Seavy, who settled in
Mead Township, this countj', in 1818; removed to Hayfield Township in 1821,
where they died. Ebenezer had twelve children: Mary (deceased), Francis,
Charles (deceased), Samuel, Harriet (deceased), John (deceased), William (in
Wisconsin), Ebenezer (deceased), Rebecca (deceased), Elizabeth (Mrs. J. Pike,
in Richmond Township, this county), David, James (deceased). The subject
of this sketch was married December 3, 1840, to Harriet, daughter of James
and Hannah (Pratt) Freeman, early settlers of Mead Township, this county.
By this union there were three children: James, William E., and Hannah L.
(deceased). Mr. Seavy has resided in Hayfield Township since his father's
settlement, with the exception of eighteen years that he spent in Wisconsin.
Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He
has held the office of School Director; in politics is a Republican.
WILLIAM E. SEAVY, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown. was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, October 16, 1843, son of Samuel and Harriet (Freeman)
Seavy. His paternal grandfather was Ebenezer Seavy, a native of Vermont,
who settled in Mead Township, this county, in 1818, and in 1821 removed to
Hayfield Township. For many years he operated a saw-mill on French Creek,
near Saegertown, afterward removed to the farm now owned by the Ebenezer
Seavy, Jr., heirs, and there lived and died. Our subject's maternal grand-
father, James Freeman, was among the first settlers of Hayfield Township;
he settled on the farm now owned by Philetus Payne, which he cleared and
improved, and though in those days land was cheap, he was twenty-one years
in paying for it. Our subject, in 1844, went with his parents to Wisconsin,
where he resided eighteen years. He served in the late war of the Rebellion,
enlisting in July, 1861, in Company E, Seventh Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry,
and was in the battles of Gainesville, second battle Bull Run, South Mountain,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville and many other
engagements, including Cold Harbor, before Petersburg and the taking of the
Weldon Railroad. In November, 1863, he was sent home as a Recruiting
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Officer, and rejoined his regiment at Cold Harbor in June, 1864; he was hon-
orably discharged September 1, 1864. He located in Hayfield TowBship in
1864, and was married July 23, 1865, to Jane B., daughter of William and
Maria (Rideout) Southwick, of Richmond Township. By this union there were
three children: Elpha L.. an infant (deceased) and Silas F. Mr. Seavy
returned to Wisconsin in 1867, where he lived until 1870, when he returned
to Hayfield Township, where, with the exception of two and a half years,
during which he was in Shamburg, Penn., engaged in butchering and the
oil business, he has since resided. Both he and his wife are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
JOHN F. SEAVY, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was bom in Columbia County,
Wis., September 5, 1856, and is a son of Ebenezer, Jr., and Mary A. (War-
den) Seavy, and grandson of Ebenezer Seavy, Sr., who settled in Mead Town-
ship, this county, in 1818, and afterward moved to Hayfield Township, where
he lived and died. Ebenezer, Jr., had four children: John F., Edgar E.,
Theodore G. and LeRoy E. Ebenezer, Jr., was a resident of Wisconsin for
several years, returning to Hayfield Township in 1860, and settled on the old
homestead of his father, where he died in 1868, at the age of forty-two. Mary,
his wife, was a daughter of James Warden, formerly of New York, and an
early settler of Cussewago Township. Our subject was married December 23,
1875, to Maggie C, daughter of George and Mary (Moyer) Moyer, of Saeger-
town, by whom he has one child — Alice D. Mr. Seavy resides on the old
homestead of his father and grandfather. He is a member of the Methodist
Church; his wife of the Lutheran. In politics he is a Republican.
EDWARD S. SKEEL, lumberman and Justice of the Peace, Hay-
field, was born in Hayfield Township, this county, October 11, 1837; son of
Eliab and Sally A. (Wheeler) Skeel. Eliab was a native of Greene County,
N. Y., and settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1829. He was a car-
penter and millwright by trade, and put up a great many buildings in this
county during his day. He was twice married; his first wife was Ruth Yale,
of New York, by whom he had five children: Harriet (Mrs. Hastings Harronn,
deceased); Abigail (Mrs. David Harronn), of Colorado; William, Gilbert
and Ruth (Mrs. H. S. Amidon). His second wife was Sally A. Wheeler, a
native of Steuben County, N. Y., daughter of Jenks and Amanda Wheeler,
who were among the first settlers of Hayfield Township. By this union there
were born: Nathan, Martha (deceased), Huldah (Mrs. William Krider), E. S.,
Stephen M., Amanda (Mrs. George Menely), Eliza (Mrs. A. L. Baker), Lewis
W. (Lewis was killed December 13, 1862, at the battle of Fredericksburi,', Va.),
Linus W. and Wheeler. The subject of this sketch has always resided in
Hayfield Township. He was in the late war, having enlisted in August, 1861,
in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry; was in the second battle of Bull Run
and other minor engagements, and at the defense of Washington during
the battle of Antietam; he was honorably discharged on account of disability
November 3, 1862. He again enlisted and became First Lieutenant of Com-
pany D, Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Militia, from June 29, 1861, to August 13,
1863. He was mari-ied March 4, 1860, to Louisa, daughter of John F. and
Jane (Rogers) Selby, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, by whom he has five children
now living: J. Barnard, Loa (Mrs. Frank Wasson), William, Edward S. and
Frank. Mr. Skeel is a member of the I. O. O. F., the State Police, and G. A.
R. He has held the ofiice of Constable six years, and is now serving his sec-
ond term as Justice of the Peace; in politics is a stanch Republican.
JACOB SMITH, fanner, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Bavaria, Ger-
many, March 15, 1819; son of Peter and Elizabeth (Speise) Smith, who settled
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in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1832, and in 1833 removed to Hayfield,
where they lived and died. They located on the farm adjoining that of our
subject, a part of which they improved. They had four children: Elizabeth
(Mrs. Henry Peififer), Peter (deceased), Simon and Jacob. The subject of
this sketch was married March 29, 1846, to Sarah C, daughter of Philip and
Leah (Gehr) Straw, and grand-daughter of Jacob Straw, who settled in Hay-
field Township, this county, in 1796. The issue of this union is six children:
Abigail, Emma, Henry, Wallace, Alice and Maggie. Mr. Smith has been a
resident of Hayfield Township since his father's settlement in 1833; he has
always followed farming as an occupation, and is a representative, enterpris-
ing citizen. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church of Saeger-
town. In politics he is a Democrat.
JAMES SMITH, farmer. P. O. Kundell's, was born in Hayfield Township,
this county, April 7, 1821; son of Nelson and Polly (West) Smith, who came
from Greene County, N. Y., and settled in what is now Hayfield Township,
this county, in 1816; both were natives of New York. Nelson was a son of
Elijah Smith, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject in 1816,
which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared and improved. He was a
minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, a homeopathic physician,
a blacksmith and shoe maker. In an early day he did all the blacksmithing
and shoe-making in his vicinity. He was a man adapted to all kinds of work
and when anything was needed to be done for himself or neighbors he gen-
erally found a way to accomplish it. He died in 1868 at the age of seventy-
seven and his widow in 1871 aged seventy-nine. They had eleven children:
Emeline (wife of Rev. I. O. Fisher), John E., Nelson, Jesse, Ephraim, James,
Betsey (Mrs. J. B. McDowell), Ensign H. (deceased), George W. S., Mary A.
(deceased) and Irus H. (deceased). The subject of this sketch has been thrice
married. His first wife was Adeline J. , daughter of John McDowell, of Dick-
sonburg, to whom he was married February 1, 18-19, and by whom he had
three children: Emelissa (deceased), M. Adell (Mrs. Edward Rogers), and
Homer J. (deceased). His second wife was Sarah, daughter of Robert McCoy,
of Spring Township, this county, to whom he was married June 9, 1864, and
by this union there was one child — Sarah (deceased). His present wife is
Lydia D., daughter of William Rundel, of Spring Township, this coanty, to
whom he was married February 8, 1870. Mr. Smith resides on the old
homestead, where he was born and raised. He is one of the representative
farmers of this county, everything about his farm indicating thrift and enter-
prise. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
In politics he is a Republican.
FERNANDO C. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Chester,
Mass., November 27, 1829, and is a son of Nelson and Sophia (Carrington)
Smith, who settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1834, locating on
the farm now owned by William Morehouse, which they cleared and improved.
Nelson was a native of Massachusetts and a son of Joab Smith. His wife was
a native of Connecticut and a daughter of Charles Carrington. His grand-
father on his father's side was William Lonon, who was drafted into the Brit-
ish Army during the Revolution. He refused to serve, deserted and joined the
American Army and fought through the war, then settled near Boston. Nel-
son Smith had nine children, seven of whom are now living: Lorenzo P., Fer-
nando C, D'Lett (Mrs. Jefferson Line), Oscar B., D'Mira Z. (Mrs. Abram
Eeymore), Mardilla (Mrs. A. C. Swift), William L. Our subject, who has
always resided in Hayfield Township, was married April 15, 1857, to Jane E.,
daughter of Daniel Cartbi-, of Summerhill Township, this county, by whom he
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has five children: Philander A., Elmore E., Verner, Floyd and Dennis. Mr.
Smith has resided since his marriage on his present farm, most of which he
cleared and improved. He has held various township offices; in politics is a
Republican.
STEPHEN SNYDER, farmer, P. 0. Saegerstown, was born in Lehigh
County, Penn., December 27, 1822, and is a son of Solomon and Susanna
(Schlosser) Snyder, who settled in the northern part of what is now Hayfield
Township, this county, in 1829, where they cleared up a farm. Both lived and
died in Hayfield Township. They had seven children: Solomon, Stephen,
Susan (Mrs. William Reichel), Griffith (deceased), Amos, William and Edward.
Our subject was married April 27, 1848, to Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew and
Catherine (Shoe) Hinkle, of Cussewago Township, this county, and by this
union is one child — Israel. Mr. Snyder has lived on his present farm since
1847, all of which he has cleared and improved. He and his wife are attend-
ants of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican.
ISRAEL SNYDER, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, March 21, 1849, and is a son of Stephen and Elizabeth
(Hinkle) Snyder. His paternal grandfather, Solomon Snyder, settled in Hay-
field Township in 1829, and his maternal grandfather, Andrew Hinkle, was an
early settler of Cussewago Township. The subject of this sketch was the
only child of his parents. He was'married May 19, 1870, to Esther D., daugh-
ter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Henry) Hickernell, early settlers of Hayfield
Township, this county, and by this union there were three children: Clarence
(deceased). Jay W. and S. Dow. Mr. Snyder is an attendant of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, of which his wife is a member. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
WILLIAM L. STOCKTON, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. 0. Saeg-
erstown, was born in Mead Township, this county, December 25, 1843; son of
John M. and Eliza (Logan) Stockton. His paternal grandfather was Robert
Stockton, formerly of Washington County, and one of the first settlers of Ver-
non Township, this county, where he lived and died. He served in the war of
1812 and was the Colonel of his regiment His children were: Robert, Thomas
(deceased), Maria, Joseph, John M. (deceased), Martha (deceased), Sarah,
David B. and James. Our subject's father, John M., was bom in Vernon
Township, this county, and was a resident of Mead Township twenty years.
In 1855 he removed to Hayfield Township, where he died at the age of sixty-
seven years. His wife was a daughter of Moses Logan, an early settler of
Greenwood Township, this county, and a prominent citizen. John M. had ten
children: Robert (deceased), Harvey H. (a Baptist clergyman, deceased),
Moses (deceased), Clarinda (deceased), William L., Letitia (Mrs. J. Tenney),
Cyrus J., James L., Eveline (Mrs. J. Smith), and Charlotte (deceased). Our
subject was married May 7, 1862, to S. Jennie, daughter of Solomon and Mary
A. Himebaugh, of Hayfield Township. The issue of this union was one child
— Marie Elda. Mr. Stockton has been a resident of Hayfield Township since
1855, and lived on his present farm since 1863. He is one of the representa-
tive farmers of Crawford County; has held various township offices; and is now
serving a second term as Justice of the Peace; in politics he is a Republican
and a stanch advocate of temperance principles. He and his family are mem-
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Saegertown, in which he is holding
the office of Steward.
AMASA J. STRAW, farmer, etc., P. 0. Saegerstown, was born in Hayfield
Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, November 4, 1835;
son of Michael and Rhoda (Brookhouser) Straw. Michael was born on the
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farm now owned by our subject, and was a son of Jacob Straw who settled on
the same farm in 1796, which he cleared and improved. Jacob had five chil-
dren: John, Michael, Philip, Betsy and Mary, all now deceased. Michael had
eight children: Mary E. (Mrs. Chris. Siverling, deceased), Azariah, Hazro,
Amasa, Delilah (Mrs. George Mason), Ellen, Sarah (deceased), and Simon
(deceased). Ehoda, the wife of Michael, was a daughter of Jacob Brookhouser,
one of the first settlers of Hayfield Township. Our subject was married
December 14, 1869, to Louisa, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Peif-
fer, and grand- daughter of John Peifier, an early settler of Bloomfield Town-
ship and later of Woodcock Township, this county. By this union there are
two children: Simon and Elizabeth. Mr. Straw has always resided on the old
homestead. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, Saeger-
town. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Democrat.
DAVID A. TORRY, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, September 1, 1833: son of Archibald and Margaret (Adams)
Torry. His paternal grandparents were James and Margaret (Alexander)
Torry, natives of Ireland, who were married in Virginia, and came from there
to this county in 1802, locating in what is now Venango Township, on the
farm now owned by George Cole, which, with the assistance of his sons, he
cleared and improved. Margaret, the wife of Archibald, was a daughter of
David and Barbara (Wilson) Adams, who were among the early settlers of
what is now Cambridge Township, this county. James and Margaret Torry
had ten children: Hamilton, Archibald, Martha, Mary, David, James, John,
Susan, William and Jane. Archibald Torry had ten children: David A.,
James M., William M. (deceased), John E., Archibald A., Martha J. (Mrs. C.
Byham), Rebecca L. (Mrs. Robert Quay), Elijah, Mary (Mrs. Mark Shields),
and Margaret L. Mr. and Mrs. A. Torry are still living, and occupy a part of
the farm where his parents first settled. The subject of this sketch was a
resident of Venango Township up to 1866; from that time until 1868 he lived
in Woodcock Township, and then located in Hayfield Township, where he now
resides. He was married January 9, 1866, to Rebecca, daughter of Henry
and Elizabeth (Smith) Peifier. of Hayfield Township, this county. Both he
and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a F. & A.
M., a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. In politics he is a Dem-
ocrat.
HARRISON WASSON, farmer, P. O. Coon's Comers, was born in Fair-
field Township, this county, December 25, 1821; son of William and Eliza-
beth (Marshall) Wasson. His jiaternal grandfather was Daniel Wasson, a
native of Ireland, who came to America in 1774, joined Gen. Washiugton's
army and fought through the war of the Revolution. He was one of the first
settlers of Scrubgrass Township, Venango Co., Penn. The children of
William were ten in number: Harrison, Nathaniel M., Daniel, William,
James, John (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Mary E., Elizabeth and Sarah J.
Mr. Wasson was a veteran of the war of 1812, and enlisted in the late war of
the Rebellion, when seventy years of age. He died in the hospital at St.
Louis, Mo., of small-pox, in 1863. The subject of this sketch was married
February 26, 1846, to Sarah J., daughter of John and Jane (Gibb) Watt, of
Butler County, Penn. The issue of this union was ten children: John
(deceased), Elizabeth (Mrs. R. E. Morris), Mary J. (Mrs. Lewis Armstrong),
Adeline (Mrs. C. F. Moore), L. Franklin, William O., Sarah C. (deceased), Maggie,
Howard and Clinton. Mrs. Wasson's father was John Watt, a native of Scot-
land, and an early settler of Butler County. Mr. Wasson located in Hayfield
Township, this couaty, in 1865, where he has since resided. He is one of the
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representative farmers of his township, and has held various township ofiSces.
In politics he is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the
Presbyterian Church.
CONRAD WATSON, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, July 28, 1821; son of William and Magdalena (Cole) Wat-
son. William was a native of County Derry, Ireland, a son of George Watson,
and settled in Haytield Township in 1818. His wife was a daughter of Con-
rad Cole, who was said to be the first man to come over the Alleghenies with
a team and wagon, and who settled in Hayfield Township in 1802. He was a
native of Lehigh County, Penn., a son of George Cole, whose parents came
from Prussia. William Watson had eight children: Conrad, George W., Caroline
(Mrs. Diivid Hosier), Eliza A. (Mrs. Phil Shaffer), Matilda (deceased), William,
Mary (Mrs. Ben Cole), and Robert. The subject of this sketch was mar-
ried April 6, 1848, to Mary E., daughter of John and Sarah (Carroll) Sims,
formerly of Maryland, and early settlers of Hayfield Township. To this
unioa were born ten children: George A., William A., Sarah E. (Mrs. Milton
Standford), Frank C, Minerva E. (Mrs. George Jenkins), Clara D. (Mrs.
William Ludwig), Mary E., Alma R. (deceased), Wanda A., Ward T. Mr.
Watson has cleared several farms in Hayfield Township, and has lived on his
present one since 1850. He began without a dollar, and is now one of the
substantial farmers of the township. He has held various township offices.
In politics he is a stanch Republican.
GEORGE W. WATSON, farmer, P. O. Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, June 2, 1824, son of William and Magdalena (Cole) Watson.
William was a native of Killymallaugh, County Derry, Ireland, and settled in
Haytield Township in 1818. He was a son of George Watson. The maternal
grandfather of our subject was Conrad Cole, who settled in Hayfield Township
in 1802. William Watson was a linen weaver by trade, and came to America
with the determination to better his condition, and in 1825 he settled on the
farm now occupied by our subject, which he cleared and improved with the
assistance of his boys. He was a man of stern convictions; an upright
citizen. He died in 1858 at the age of sixty-seven. The subject of this
sketch was married July 4, 1850, to Mary, daughter of Israel and Catherine
(Minium) Berlin, by whom he has four children: Adelia (Mrs. William A.
Selby), John C, Alvira (Mrs. Edgar S. Harroun) and Charles A. Israel Ber-
lin was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his father, Isaac Berlin, a soldier in
the Revolution. He settled in Woodcock Township in 1807. Our subject
resides on the old Watson homestead, where he has always lived with the
exception of ten years. He is a member of the I. 0. O. F., and the State
Police; has held nearly all the offices in the gift of his township; was elected
County Commissioner in 1872, serving one term; in politics he is a Repub-
lican.
ROBERT WATSON, farmer. P. O. Haytield, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, October 28, 1839, and is a son of William and Magdalene
(Cole) Watson. William was a native of Ireland, son of George Watson, and
settled in Haytield Township, this county, in 1818. Magdalene, his wife, was
a daughter of Conrad Cole, said to.be the first man to accomplish the feat of
coming over the Alleghenies with a team and wagon, and who settled in Hay-
field Township in 1802. The subject of this sketch was raised in his native
township; has been a resident of Woodcock Township one year, Summerhill
Township two years, and Vernon Township nine years, and has lived in Hay-
field Township the balance of his time. He was married August 22, 1801, to
Henrietta, daughter of Henry and Susan (Peiffer) Forham, early settlers of
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Hayfield Township, this county, and by this union there are four children:
Eva (Mrs. Augustus Hanks), George, Anna and William. Mr. Watson has
resided on his present farm since 1882. He is a member of the State Police.
In politics a Republican.
READING WILSON, farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Meadville, was born
in Bucks County, Penn., October 6, 1823, son of John and Betsy (Himel-
wright) Wilson, who settled in Meadville, this county, in 1826, and in 1827
.removed to Woodcock Township, this county, and settled on the farm now
occupied by the widow of Francis Wilson, which they cleared and improved,
and where John Wilson died in 1848 at the age of sixty-nine. Oui- subject
resided in Woodcock Township until eighteen years of age, and then went to
Meadville to learn the blacksmith's trade, at which he worked three yeai's
there. He then located in McGuffintown, in Haylield Township, and opened
a blacksmith shop, where he has worked at his trade up to the present time.
In 1849 he purchased the farm, where he now resides, of his brother-in-law,
John H. Culbertson, which he has since that time carried on in connection
with his other business. Our subject was married March 22, 1849, to Catherine
G., daughter of Robert and Alice (Frazier) Dickson, former a native of Scot-
land and a son of James Dickson, generally known as " Scotch Jimmie," who
first came to Meadville in 1793, settled in Meadville in 1794, and then on
the farm now owned by our subject in 1796. On reaching Meadville Robert
Dickson was enrolled in the militia and performed military duty with the
men when but nine years of age, serving with credit to himself and danger
to the redskins. For this service he was afterward awarded a State pension.
Then in 1811 he was commissioned by Gov. Simon Snyder for four years Lieu-
tenant of the first company of the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Regiment
of the militia of Pennsylvania in the First Brigade of the Sixteenth Division,
composed of the militia of the counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Crawford,
Erie, Venango and Warren. He took part in the war of 1812 and for
patriotic services in that struggle was given a United States pension. After
his father's death Mr. Dickson inherited a part of the old homestead, on
which he lived for over three-quarters of a century. He was regarded as
a man of strict integrity, highly esteemed and respected by his neighbors.
He died in the ninetieth year of his age. Mrs. Wilson's maternal grandfather
was Roderick Frazier, a native of Scotland, who served in the British Army
under Cornwallis, and after the close of the war located in Carlisle, Penn. ;
in 1806 settled in Hayfield Township, this county, where he died at the
age of seventy-five. Our subject by his marriage has had five children: Alice
E. (deceased), Kate E. (Mrs. J. C. Dickson), Wanda A. E. (deceased), J. R.
Eugene (deceased) and William H. Mr. Wilson has served his township as
School Director. In politics he is a Republican.
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MEAD TOWNSHIP.
L. BENNINGHOFF, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born m Venango
County, Penn., April 9, 1852, and is a son of George and Julia Ann (Baney)
Benninghoff, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. George Ben-
ninghoff. who was a farmer, raised a family of live children, of whom L. is the
third. Our subject received his training in the common schools and finished
his education at the Commercial College of Meadville. He embarked in the
oil business early in life, continuing in the same for seven years, but now
resides on the farm of eighty acres, belonging to his father, who is now living
a retired life in Meadville. Our subject was married in 1877, to Emma
daughter of George Cole. Their children are — Mabel, George V. , and Nor-
man. Mrs. Benninghoff is a member of the Lutheran Church. In his poli-
tics Mr. Benninghoff is a Bepublican.
C. M. BRAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Bousson, was born September 12, 1852
in Mead Township, this county, son of Francis and Eleanor (Stewart) BraTvjey'
natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish descent, the former born February W
1806, in Crawford County, Penn., and the latter August 21, 1806, jn Erie
County, Peon. James and Mary (Glenn) Brawley, the parents of Francis
Brawley, came to this county about 1800, and nine of their children grew ud
four of them now living, viz. : Francis, James, Harriet and Sarah. The father
was in the war of 1812. Francis Brawley, whose portrait appears in this
work, is now living two miles west of the old home farm. He was married in
1838 to Eleanor Stewart, who died in 1876, and to this union were born six
children, four of whom are now living, viz. : Sabina E., married to John Pow-
ell; Marion F., married to Adelia Kelley; Mary E. and Charles M. Mrs.
Brawley was a member of the Methodist Church, to which denomination Mr.
Brawley also belongs. He is owner of 110 acres of excellent land. C M.
Brawley, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1876 to Miss Cena Chase
a daughter of John Chase, the result of which union is one child — Rov. He
and his wife are sincere Methodists and take an active interest in the Sabbath-
school in their neighborhood, of which Mrs. Brawley is the Superintendent.
The Brawley family are mentioned elsewhere in this volume.
HUGH P. BRAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this town-
ship, April 24, 1853, and is a son of John R. and Sarah (Haskins) Brawley,
the father a native of Pennsylvania, the mother of New York, and descend-
ants of Dutch and Irish ancestry. John R. was a successful farmer.?* He
died in 1877. He raised a family of six children, of whom Hugh P. is' the
youngest. Our subject finished his education in the State Normal School at
Edinboro, in Erie County. He was married in 1875 to Florence, a daughter
of James Hamilton, and they have four sons: John, Lee, Hariy and Milton.
He is the owuer of 170 acres of land, 150 of which are in this township.
Politically Mr. Brawley is a Democrat.
WILLIAM BUCHANAN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this town-
ship, September 8, 1827, and is a son of Alexander and Caroline (Compton)
Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania, the former a farmer of Scotch-Irish, the lat-
ter of Welsh descent, and both early settlers of this county. They had a family
often children. The father died in 1867, the mother following in 1873. Will-
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iam was their eldest child, and he and three brothers served their country in
the late war. Robert was Lieutenant-Colonel of his regiment. Edward and
David were in Sherman's army, with Gen. Hooker's corps. William Buchanan
was in the Sewnd Ohio Volunteer Infantry as Second Sergeant, and re-enlisted
in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Since the
war he has followed farming. In politics he is a Republican.
C. BTAM, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Meadville, was born in this county,
November 15, 1826, and is a son of John and Abigail (Oaks) Byam, natives of
Massachusetts. The father, a pioneer of this county, in the early part of his
career conducted a saw-mill and latterly farmed. Our subject, who is the
sixth child of a family of seven boys and four girls, received a common school
training and worked on the farm till his majority, since which he has mostly
followed carpentering. He owns a farm of fifty-five acres. He was married in
1851 to Wilhelmina L. Scott, and this union has been blessed with eight chil-
dren, of whom seven are now living — four sons and three daughters. Mr.
Byam has served his district six years as School Director. In politics he is a
Democrat.
REV. EUGENE COGNEVILLE, Catholic priest, P. O. Frenchtown, was
born in France, September 13, 1840, son of Nicholas and Margaret (Mangel)
Cogneville, also natives of France, the former of whom had been a wine grower
in his native land, and is now living with his son (our subject) at Frenchtown;
his wife died in France in 1862. Our subject was educated chiefly in the
schools of his native country, but completed his tuition in the schools of St.
Vincent, Latrobe, Perm., to which place he came in 1864. Two years later
he was ordained at Erie, Penn., by Right Rev. Young, and entered upon his
labors at St. Hippolytus Church, of Frenchtown, where he has a copgregation
of about 600.
DAVID COMPTON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Meadville, March
14, 1810, and is a son of David and Rebecca (Perrine) Compton, the former of
New Jersey, the latter of Virginia. His father was the youngest son in his
family and, in accordance with the family custom, the youngest son was named
David, which custom has been continued through four generations. Our subject's
father, a carpenter and farmer, came to this county in 1794; he was a soldier in
the war of 1812, but was only required to go as far as Erie City. He was
twice married and raised sixteen children, our subject being the youngest son
by the first wife. He received his schooling in the country and has made
farming his life work. For many years he was Captain of a military com-
pany, called Crawford County Volunteers. He was married in 1835 to Eliza
N., daughter of John Brooks, who was at one time Assistant Judge of this
county. Their children are — Col. John B., David P., Margaret (deceased),
Nancy D., A. Blanche, and Marion C. Mr. and Mrs. Comptom are members
of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been for many years an Elder.
JAMES DANIELS, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Randolph Town-
ship, this county, October, 3, 1846, and is a son of Samuel J. and Juliette
Daniels, the father a farmer, a native of this county and now a resident of
Randolph Township; the mother a native of Vermont They had a family
of five children, of whom James is the second. Our subject was educated
in the common school, and has chosen as his life work the calling of a farmer;
he now owns fifty acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He was married
in 1866; his wife died in 1879, leaving four children: Wilber L., Anna
Adell, Hattie and Ella. He was again married in 1883. Mrs. Daniels is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Daniels is a Democrat; he
holds the office of Constable.
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CAPT. JAMES H. DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Pettis, was born in Mead Town-
ship, this coaatj, September 29, 1815, son of Patrick and Isabella (Linsley)
Davis, natives, the former of Berks County, Penn., of Welsh descent, the lat-
ter of Ireland, of Irish extraction. His father came to Meadville in 1796, in
company with six brothers, all of whom bought property, but three of th&
number became discouraged and returned to their native county. Patrick
operated a tannery for many years in Meadville. He was twice married. Our
subject, who is the eldest child by his father's second marriage, received a com-
mon school education and was brought up on a farm. He was married in
1839 to Sarah Stockton, a native of Pennsylvania and of English descent^
which union has been without issue. They are members of the United Pres-
byterian Church. He has been Justice of the Peace, School Director, Super-
visor, Assessor and Auditor of Mead Township. He was Commissioned Captain
of a militia company by Gov. David R. Porter, of Pennsylvania, August 3,
1842, and held the same until the law governing militia organizations was
nullified. He began life for himself at the age of twenty-one, when he obtained
a deed for the farm where he now resides, and which he has cleared, making
it one of the best farms in the township. He has paid out $12,550 for land
during his life and he now possesses a large amount of property, th&
result of the efforts of himself and wife. He built and operated a saw-mill on
his farm, and has an interest in the Warner Cheese Factory. He has always
been' active in the interests of his township, and, with William Warner, was a
solicitor for aid to construct the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad,
from their own township and others. In politics he is a Democrat. His portrait
appears elsewhere in this volume. His wife's father, Col. Robert Stockton, was
the fourth child of Robert and Mary (McKenny) Stockton, who were the parents
of eight children: Thomas, Margaret (married to Col. John Cotton, who was
once an Elder in a church at Meadville), Frances (married to Charles Stewart),
Col. Robert (once an Elder in a Meadville church), Jane (married to Rev.
John Brice), John, Rev. Joseph, and Elizabeth (piarried to Rev. James Cun-
ningham). Of these. Rev. Joseph was born February 25, 1779, in the neigh-
borhood of Chambersburg, Penn., and in 1784 the family left that plao©
for a settlement on a farm, in the vicinity of Washington, the county seat of
Washington County, Penn. He was married May 8, 1800, to Esther Clark, a
daughter of David Clark, and soon after became an inhabitant, with hia bosom
friend, of Meadville, this county, which was the first settlement formed in
Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh and west of the Allegheny River and Cone-
wango Creek, initiated by Gen. David Mead in 1787. On June 23, 1801, h»
was ordained and installed the first pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Mead-
ville. During the nine years he resided here, he had charge of the Meadvill&
Academy, together with the Presbyterian congregations of Meadville and Con-
neaut Lake. Rev. Joseph Stockton is mentioned elsewhere in this work.
HENRY J. DEWEY, farmer, P. 0. Meadville, was born in Mead Town-
ship, this county. May 17, 1832, and is a son of Stillman and Susan (Scott)
Dewey, natives of Massachusetts and of English descent. His father came
when young to this county; was a blacksmith by trade; be raised a family of
six childreQ, of whom Henry is the eldest After receiving the usual district
school education our subject devoted himself to agriculture, which he has
made his life work; has also been in the oil business to some extent; he is at
present conducLing a dairy, selling milk ia the city of Meadville. He was mar-
ried in 1854 to Phoeba Phelps, who died in 1863, leaving one daughter, Sarah,
now Mrs. Adolphus Hicks. He was again married in 1868, to Martha J.,
daughter of James aud Sarah (Paltock) Plaw, who were English and early
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settlers of Crawfond County; they have an adopted son — Walter S. Mrs.
Dewey is a member of the Baptist Church, and in 1882 was elected School
Director, the first lady ever elected to that office in this township. Her long
experience of thirty-seven terms as a teacher, twenty of them in this township,
coupled with the fact that she was so successful a teacher that she never found
any difficulty in obtaining a school, but was always in demand by different
sections, certainly warranted her election. In politics Mr. Dewey is inde-
pendent. His farm includes eighty-eight acres.
ISAAC S. DOANE, civil engineer and farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born
April 30, 18l8, in Massachusetts, son of Reuben and Hannah (Slayton) Doane,
natives of Massachusetts, and of Scotch descent. Reuben Doane was a sea
Captain, and in one of bis voyages was shipwrecked in the Atlantic, losing his
entire wealth, after which his son, Isaac S., caied for his wants. Our subject
received an academic education at a Baptist institution in Worcester, Mass.
He made the study of mathematics a specialty, and chose civil engineering as
a profession, which he has successfully continued through life, commencing
when seventeen years old on the Western, now Albany & Boston Railroad,
under Maj. Whisler, of the United States Army, and there remained sixteen
years. He next surveyed for eighteen months on the Rome & Watertown
Railroad; next on the Sackett's Harbor & Ellisburg Railroad; then on the
Potsdam & Watertown Railroad; next was chief engineer on the Oswego &
Rome Railroad; following that he surveyed the route for the Oswego & New
York Midland Railroad, and was appointed chief engineer of the Lake Ontario
Shore Railroad; afterward surveyed the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Albany Rail-
road, and many other works of a greater or less degree of magnitude, includ-
ing a portion of the Atlantic & Great Western, the St. Louis & Mt. Vernouj
and considerable work on some of the roads in Canada. When sixteen years
of age Mr. Doane purchased a small farm for $1,000, making a payment of $10
on the amount, and his earnest will and busy hands were set to work to obtain
means to pay the balance, which was accomplished in one year, he having real-
ized $500 by grafting and budding trees, $300 from one acre of musk melons,
by teaching school in winter and making boots and shoes. Mr. Doane has
been defrauded out of many just accounts, but is, nevertheless, the possessor
of a beautiful farm and other property, besides what he has deeded to his sons.
Mr. Doane was twice married, on first occasion to Miss M. E., daughter of
Rev. Winthrop Morse, and has by her — E. A., civil engineer; Nellie A., a music
teacher of tine ability, and Walter A., civil engineer, now on the Canadian
Pacific Railway. Mrs. Doane dying, Mr. Doane then became united in marriage
with Sarah B., a sister of his first consort, and to this union were born — Leo
L., a civil engineer, now in Baltimore studying to be a physician and surgeon,
and May L., a music teacher, etc. The daughters have attained special
admiration, the eldest for her skill in music, the youngest for her accomplish-
ment in elocution and music. Our subject is at present city engineer for
Meadville. In politics he is a Republican. He is of aij inventive turn of
mind, and has devised some articles now giving valuable services although
others claim the patent.
E. A. DOANE, civil engineer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Columbia County,
N. Y., May, 1846, and is a son of Isaac S. and Elizabeth (Morsej Doane,
natives of Massachusetts. The father, who is a civil engineer, and has resided
in this county since 1854, raised a family of five children, of whom E." A. is
the eldest, and who learned his profession at Oswego, N. Y. Our subject's
firet work was on the Oswego & Rome Railroad, where he remained three
years; he was then employed one year for the Chicago & North Western Rail-
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road; then on the Sioux City Railroad, in Iowa, where he remained until 1871.
He next accepted a position as principal assistant engineer on the Lake Ontario
Shore Railroad, where he continued two years. His health failing, he pur-
chased the farm in this township where he now resides. Mr. Doane was sev-
eral years chief engineer of the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, and Rome,
Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad; also of the Meadville & Linesville Rail-
road, and of several other lines, dui'ing their construction. He has now a fine
farm of 120 acres. Inhis political views he is Republican.' He was married,
in 1873, to Flora, daughter of Hubbard Betts, a native of New York, and of
English descent. They have one son — Alonzo Betts — and one daughter — Jes-
sie. Mr. and Mrs. Doane are Episcopalians in their church relations.
J. W. DOUGLAS, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Meadville, Sep-
tember 20, 1818, and is a son of Joseph and Harriet (Williams) Douglas. Our
subject's grandfather came to this county in 1797; was in the war of 1812,
and had a brother a Major in the British Army. The grandfather taught the
first school in this county, the schoolhouse being the old blockhouse in Mead-
ville. J. W. is the eldest of a family of eight children, and early in life
commenced merchandising, acting in that capacity thirty-seven years in Mead-
ville. He was married February 22, 1844, to Eliza, daughter of John E.
Smith, a pioneer hotel keeper of Meadville, and who lived to be ninety years
of age. The results of this uniou have been six children, viz. : Mary, Sarah,
Harriet, Jessie, Nellie and Carrie. Mr. Douglas is a Democrat in politics.
In 1852 and 1853 he was County Treasurer. For thirteen years he was
Lieutenant-Colonel of the First Regiment of Crawford County Volunteers, of
which his father, who had also been in the war of 1812, was Colonel.
S. E. ELLIS, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Mead
Township, this county, November 16, 1825, and is a son of John and Betsy
(Sackett) Ellis, natives of Massachusetts, of English ancestry, who came to
this county at an early day. The father, who was a farmer, raised a family of
six children, S. E. being the third. Our subject received a common school
training, and has chosen farming as his life vocation, taking dairying into
connection, usually keeping thirty cows, and since he started for himself
has been successful. He now owns a fine farm of 240 acres near the City of
Meadville limits. He is Democratic in politics; has been seven years a School
Director, but is no office seeker. He was married first to Frances A. Fry, a
native of Massachusetts, by whom he had seven children, four now living, viz.:
Albert F., Henry VV., Nellie M. and Cora. His first wife dying in 1874, he
again married, his second wife being Amelia, daughter of Dr. Palmer, of New
York. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Episcopal Church.
DAVID S. ELLIS, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this township
January 25, 1828, and is a son of John and Betsy (Sackett) Ellis, natives of
Massachusetts, and of English and Welsh descent. Our subject's grand-
fathers were both soldiers in the Revolutionary war. His maternal grandfather
settled in Ohio; his grandfather Ellis came to Crawford County in 1817, pur-
chased 400 acres of land, and gave 100 acres to his son John, who settled
where our subject now lives. John Ellis was born in 1796 and died in 1871;
in 1812 he defended his country's cause. His wife was born in 1793 aod died
in 1868. David S. was married in 1859 to Lucy J. Brawley. who died in Feb-
ruary, 1862, leaving one child— Hattie Louise — wife of W. A. Doane. Our
subject was married again, in 1866 to Adda M. Lord, who died in 1875; she
was a member of the Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Ellis is a Democrat,
as were his father and grandfather before him. He has held some official posi-
tions in his township. He is one of Mead Township's successful farmers.
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CLAEK ELLIS, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Mead Township,
this comity, June 27, 1838, and is a son of Abel and Sarah (Goodwell) Ellis,
natives of Massachusetts and of English descent. Abel Ellis was bom in
1813, and came in 1826 with his parents to this county, where he lived until
his decease in 1877. He had two children: Henry, a carpenter in Meadville,
and Clark, who early chose the vocation of bis father, that of a farmer. Our
subject received his education at the common schools of Meadville; is in the
milk business in connection with general farming, and 'has met with success.
He was married in 1856 to Mary Ann Harris, a native of New York State,
daughter of Harvey Harris, a farmer of Mead Township. Their children are —
Edwin, Amy, Earnest, Willis. Mr. Ellis is owner of a farm of eighty-seven
acres. Mrs. Ellis is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our sub-
ject, in politics, is a Republican.
M. M. GERDON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Meadville, was bom in
Bavaria, Germany, December 29, 1827, and is a son of Adam Gerdon, a
farmer, who had a family of five children, of whom M. M. is the third. Our
subject received. his education in his native land, going as far as the high
schools. He then learned the soap and candle business, at which he worked
until he came to Meadville in 1852, where he landed an almost penniless
stranger in a strange land, unable to speak a word of English. He worked
at his trade for the following two years, and then, after renting and farming
lands for six years, purchased a farm of 130 acres, on which he now resides.
He was married in 1853 to Mary Tavernier, a native of Germany, and their
daughters are Margaret, wife of Reuben Smith; Kate, wife of Joseph Theu-
ret; Louise, wife of C. Sweet; Mary, Georgina, and Nancy; the sons are
John W., Frank J., Albert, Lewis, Clinton and Earnest Mr. Gerdon is in
politics a Democrat. When he landed here he had but $5.00 in his pocket,
but is now wealthy.
A. C. GORTON, lumberman, and proprietor of steam saw-mill, P.O. Mead-
ville, was bom in Mead Township, this county, September 27, 1854, and is a
son of A. N. and Mary D. (Williams) Gorton, the former a native of New
York State, the latter of Pennsylvania. A. N. Gorton, who was a millwright
and farmer, came to this county in 1844, and after a residence here of twenty-
nine years, died in Missouri in 1880. Our subject, the youngest of five chil-
dren, received a common school training, and has since been engaged in the
lumber and saw-mill business. He erected his mill in 1881, in which he
makes shingles, lath and all kinds of lumber. He was married in 1876 to
Lucy, daughter of James H. Carr, of Warren County, Penn. He is a mem-
ber of the I. O. O. F lodge of Meadville.
X!. C. HATCH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in this township June 2,
1826, and is a son of Ira and Electa (Wilder) Hatch, natives of Vermont and
New York respectively. The father was a farmer. They had a family of
nine children, of whom C. C. is the fourth. Our subject was educated at the
district school, and has made farming his life vocation^ now owning the well-
improved faim on which he resides. Being in Wisconsin when the war broke
out, he enlisted in 1862, in Company K, Thirty-third Wisconsin Volunteer
Infantry; was at the siege of Vicksburg, and in ten important battles. He
was discharged at the close of hostilities in 1865. Mr. Hatch was married in
1850 to Louise, daughter of John Robins, and their children are — Frank,
Ira, George, Mary, Cora and Virgil. Mr. and Mrs. Hatch are church members.
He is a Republican in politics.
A. J. HUNTER, retired farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born on the farm
where he now resides in Mead Township, this county, November 11, 1815; son
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of James Hunter, whose parents, John and Isabella Hunter, were natives of
Ireland, whence they emigrated to Cumberland County, Fenn. , in 1773, and
from there to Allegheny County, Penn., in 1775. James Hunter, our
subject's father, was bom in Cumberland County, Penn., August 10, 1775,
and with his parents moved to Allegheny County, Penn. , in 1786. In Novem-
ber, 1799, he settled on a tract of land belonging to the Holland Land Com-
pany. On May 3, 1801, he married Sarah Cunningham, and May 10, same
year, came on the farm now occupied by our subject. A. J. Sunter, who is one
of a family of seven children, after receiving his education in the log school-
house of the period, made farming his chosen occupation and since 1880 has
also engaged in lumbering. He married, in 1843, Sarah Pardee, who bore
him eleven children, viz.: Jesse, a farmer; Sarah, now Mrs. Frank Little;
James, a farmer; Isabella, now Mrs. Orville Maloney; May, at home; John;
William; Emma, now Mrs. Alfred Brown; Ella, now Mrs. John Drake;
Perry and Anna. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter have reason to congratulate them-
selves that their family are all living {ind residing near them.
JOSEPH JEUNET was bom in France, November 1, 1814, son of Alex-
ander Jennet, who was for thirty years in an office under the French Govern-
ment. Joseph early in life learned watch-making, and became very expert at
his art, in 1858 inventing a valuable watch escapement. He was married in
France in 1840 to Louise Courteou, and they had live children, all but the
youngest being born in France. In 1853 they immigrated to America, and
settled on the farm in Mead Township on which he still resides; his wife
departed this life in 1873. Their children are Paul, Mary, Augustine. Ernest
and Valerie. In 1881 Mr. Jeunet established a cheese factory here. The
family belong to the Catholic Church. In politics he is a Republican.
PERRY KIMMEY, carpenter and joiner, P. O.Meadville, who has been a resi-
dent of this county for nearly half a century, was bom April 5, 1834, and is a
son of William and Sarah (McFadden) Kimmey; the former, a farmer, came to
this county when a young man, the latter was born in Pennsylvania, of Irish
descent. They both died in this county. They had a family of twelve chil-
dren, of whom Perry is the fourth. Our subject was educated in the Mead-
ville public schools, and in that city learned the carpenter and joiner's trade,
at which he has worked ever since with more than ordinary success. He now
owns a farm near Meadville. In 1861 he enlisted in Company D, Eighty-third
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving two years. He was in seven well-
contested engagements, and was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill.
Returning home he resumed his occupation.
LEWIS KRAEER, oil dealer and farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in
Washington County, Penn., December 10, 1845, and, being the son of a farmer,
his early life was spent amid agricultural pursuits, but he soon embarked in
the oil business, which he has continued with success to the present. He owns
a farm in this township on which his family reside. He was married, August
30, 1866, to Hepsy Baker, also a native of Washington County, Penn., and
their family consists of six children, as follows: Samuel, Edward, Carrie,
Alda H, Olower and Jennie. Mr. and Mrs. Kraeer are members of the Pres-
byterian Church, in which he was an Elder in Butler County. He came to
this township in 1882, and purchased his present farm of 107 acres.. During
the late war he served in the Pennsylvania Cavalry, but was ultimately dis-
charged for disability.
O. G. LAKE, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Chautauqua County,
N. Y., December 2, 1833, and is a son of Calvin and Elizabeth (Goodsell)
Lake, natives of New York and of French, German and English descent.
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Calvin Lake was a farmer; came to this county in 1833, and raised a family of
three sons and three daughters, of whom our subject is the eldest. He was
early set to learn carpentering and has also worked in saw-mills. He is a
natural mechanic and has traveled considerably, thereby improving his skill
in that line. He settled on a farm in 1862, and the same year he was married
to Catharine, daughter of John Cole, a farmer of Cussewago Township.
Their children were — Mary Ellen (Mrs. John Flickinger), John (deceased),
Mark Parker (at home on the farm), George L., Luke J., Mina'E., Emma C. ,
Matthew H. and James K. During the late war our subject enlisted and served
three months in the first three requisitions under John W. McLane, Colonel
in the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He owns the farm of fifty-three
and a half acres on which he resides, and lias made what he has by his own
exertions. He went into the oil business when it was booming, and, to use his
own expression, he came out "busted," but he was not the man to give up the
battle of life. For several years he was a resident of Erie County, Penn., liv-
ing on the farm which he exchanged for the one he now owns. In politics
Mr. Lake has been a Greenbacker since 1876.
CAPT. JAMES LESLIE, farmer, P. O Meadville, was born in Lawrence
County, Penn., May 25, 1807, and is a son of James and Margaret (Gaston)
Leslie, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania. Our sub-
ject, after receiving the ordinary training of the district school, spent several
years in the hotel business, conducting first the " Leslie House," at New Cas-
tle, Penn., which hotel received its name from him; he then conducted the
"McLure House" in "Wheeling, W. Va. , for several years, which is still the
largest house in the State. In 1865 he purchased his farm of 175 acres in
this township, on which he still resides. For several years our subject was
Captain of a rifle company, from which he derived his title. He was married
in 1828 to Clarissa Houk, who bore him seven sons, viz.: A. H, J. W., M. L.,
R. C, J. P., William M. and W. S. Capt. Leslie and five of his sons were in
the Union Army. Mrs. Leslie departed this life in 1854, and in 1856 CapL
Leslie married E. M. Hayden, of Pittsburgh, Penn. , who bore him two chil-
dren: Emma R. and B. B.
GEORGE W. LORD, retired farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in New
York, November 4, 1804, and is a son of Solomon and Lila (Taffany) Lord,
natives of Connecticut and of English descent. Our subject's grandfather
was in the Revolutionary war, and lived and died in New York. Solomon
Lord was in the war of 1812; came to this county in 1808, and raised a fam-
ily of eleven children, of whom George W. is the seventh. Our subject was
reared on the farm, but has labored at carpentering for over fifty years; he
was married in 1834 to Permelia, daughter of Samuel Axtell, a native of Penn-
sylvania, and of English descent. She died in Mead Township in 1881. Her
father was a physician, who practiced for many years in Mercer County, Penn.
Mr. Lord is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was also his late
wife. In politics he is a Republican.
J. C. McCLINTOCK, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Venango
County, Penn., February 11, 1851, and is a son of Hamilton and Mary (Jack)
MeClintock, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irish descent His
father, who was a farmer and oil producer, and a very successful business man,
raised a family of eight children, of whom J. C. is the fourth. The father
died in 1882 at Pittsburgh, Penn., where he had resided for several years.
Our subject finished his education at Iron City Commercial College, where he
graduated in 1871, and first engaged in the iron business in Pittsburgh, then
for a time was in the oil business with his father. In 1880 he moved to Mead
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Township, settling on his prfisent farm of 220 acres. He was married in 1873
to Laura Flinn, and they have one son — Albert. Mr. and Mrs. McClintock are
members of the Presbyterian Church.
JAMES McKINNEY, retired farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Warren
County, Penn., September 28, 1811, and is a son of John and Rebecca (Arthurs)
McKinney, the father a native of Ireland, the mother of Pennsylvania, and
of Holland descent. John McKinney, who was a farmer and lumber dealer,
died in Warren County, Penn., in 1841. James is the sixth in a family of
nine children; was reared on the farm, and at the age of thirteen he carried
the mail from Mayville, N. Y. , to Meadville, Penn., by way of Titusville,
serving in that capacity till 1827. In those days there were but few houses
between Meadville and Titusville. He afterward engaged in the lumber bus-
iness, continuing at the same until 1866. He then went to farming in West-
moreland County, Penn., where he remained until 1870, when he sold out and
bought the farm near Meadville on which he now resides. He was married
in 1837 to Lydia Turner, and their children are — Harriet, now Mrs. Henry
Clasen, in Meadville; J. L., a well-known business man of Titusville, and the
choice of the Democratic party for Congress in 1884; J. C, an oil dealer in
Titusville; H. B., an oil dealer; H. R., an oil dealer in Bradford, and G-. R.
The second child, Mortimer, and sixth child, Jefferson, are deceased. Mr.
McKinney has given all his family the benefit of a good education. By pru-
dent industry he has been financially successful. In politics he is Democratic.
KEV. L. G. MERRILL, pastor of the Meadville Circuit of the Method-
ist Episcopal Church, Meadville, was born near Vienna, Trumbull Co., Ohio,
July 15, 1825, and is a son of Ansel and Any (Combs) Merrill, the father a
native of Connecticut, the mother of Ohio, and both of English descent. The
father was a wealthy clock manufacturer. Our subject is the fourth in a
family of eleven children. He attended the academy at Vienna, Ohio, and
Kingsville and Allegheny Colleges. Having chosen the ministry as his pro-
fession, his first charge was at South Oil City for one year as supply. He was
then regularly appointed. He has preached at several places since, and as his
labors have been blessed he has remained generally two years in a place. He
was married in 1854 to Amanda A., daughter of F. A. Wilson; their surviving
children are Luella, wife of W. A. Seyler; Alice, wife of George F. Sheets;
Florence, Hattie and Laura. Politically, Mr. Merrill regards the prohibition
issue as paramount. He is the owner of twenty- five acres of well-improved
land in Mead Township, this county. Having been all his life a close student
and a hard worker, he is now taking a year's vacation to recuperate his health.
WILLIAM MERRIMAN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Somerset Co.,
Penn., October 17, 1880, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Oris) Merriman,
natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. William is thie eldest of a fam-
ily of three children, and received his education in the common schools and Mead-
ville Academy. He remained with his father, was in canal and railroad business
until he was eighteen years of age, since which time he has farmed and part
of the time been in the dairy business. He was married in 1851 to Henrietta
Harrington, a native of this county, and of English descent. Their children
are — George, Crawford, Herman and Joanne. Mrs. Merriman is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Merriman is a Republican, politically.
JESSE PARDEE, retired, P. O. Meadville, was born March 18, 1802, in
Connecticut, son of Daniel and Flora (Bray) Pardee, the former a native of
Connecticut, the latter a daughter of Asa Bray, a Colonel in the Revolution-
ary war. They were the parents of eight children: Bray, Daniel, Lydia, Sal-
lie, James, Fannie, Jesse and John. Our subject was educated in the common
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schools, and in early life learned the occupation of a farmer; also worked in
a rope-walk. He commenced life without any means, but by industry and fru-
gality he accumulated some 210 acres of land, which he has partly divided
among his children, with whom he now lives comfortably on the interest of
his savings, having been retired from active life for the past thirteen years.
Mr. Pardee has also had transactions to some extent in oil. He came to this
county in 1820, walking all the way from Connecticut, with a knapsack on his
back weighing thirty-six pounds, starting on his journey February 22, and
arriving in Meadville March 13 following. He then began work on the Mead-
ville and Franklin pike; after that he cleared ten acres of land for Christian
Steinbrook, at the same time improving the occasion by courting his employ-
er's daughter, Elizabeth, who subsequently became his wife February 7, 1822;
her mother's name was Esther Troutman. To this union were born ten chil-
dren, viz.: Sallie, wife of Jackson Hunter; Susan, wife of Joseph Johnson;
Christian J., deceased; Catharine, deceased; Mary, deceased; Esther, wife of
John Southwick; John H. (see sketch below); Emeline, wife of D. Fowler,
deceased; Florinda, deceased, and Elizabeth, wife of J. B. Girard. Mrs.
Pardee died in 1845. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Par-
dee has 118 lineal descendants now living — six children, fifty grandchildren,
and sixty -two great-grandchildren. He has filled the o£Bce8 of Supervisor,
Assessor and Collector three terms, and Assistant Assessor three terms; was
President of the first board of School Directors for Mead Township. In poli-
tics he is a Republican.
JOHN H. PARDEE, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Meadville, was born
in Mead Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, April 25,
1834, and is the second son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Steinbrook) Pardee (see
sketch above). Our subject has devote.d his entire life to farming and stock-
raising, and now owns 150 acres of land, nearly all under a high state of cul-
tivation. He was married May 22, 1872, to Julia A., daughter of Samuel
Homan, a prominent farmer of this county, and to this union have been born
four children: Flora, Fannie, Jesse and Maggie. Mrs. Pardee is a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject is a Republican.
F. F. RUNDEL, farmer, P. O. Bousson, was born in Erie County, Penn. ,
July 21, 1859, and is a son of Loren and Eliza (Ross) Rundel, natives of
Pennsylvania, and of English origin. Loren Rundel was a farmer, and
F. F. wisely chose his father's vocation; being the eldest son, he remained
at home working with his father on their farm of seventy-six acres, on which
they have resided since 1872. They vote the Democratic ticket.
AUGUSTUS RUSHLANDER, farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born
in France, March 30, 1843, and is a son of John C. and Harriet (Besanson)
Rushlander, who were also natives of France, came to America in 1853, set-
tling in Mead Township, where they raised a family of two children, of whom
Clovis, the eldest, went to Arkansas. Augustus Rushlander received a common
school education, and has made farming his vocation, now owning a fine
farm of over 300 acres. He was married in 1867, to Virginia Verrain, and
their children are — Leander, Eugenie, Augustus, Louise, Mary and Blanche.
The family are members of the Catholic Church.
WILLIAM SMITH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Mead Township,
February 14, 1827, and is a son of William and Betsey (Looper) Smith, the
father a native of New Jersey, of English descent, the motiier a native of
Pennsylvania, of German descent. They came to this county about 1810, and
raised a family of six sons and five daughters, William being the tenth.
The father, in the early part of his life, was a shoe-maker, in the latter
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pai't a farmer; he was in the war of 1812; died in Mead Township, Penn.,
in 1848. His brother, George, uncle of our subject, was also in the war
of 1812, and still lives in this township at the venerable age of ninety- four
years. Two of our subject's brothers, Robert and James, were engaged in
the late war. Our subject received an ordinary district schooling, and has all
his life followed agriculture, owning a farm of 100 acres. He was married in
1855 to Cornelia Moore, who died in 1881, leaving two children: Loomis H.
and Mina E. In politics Mr. Smith is a Kejmblican.
SETH B. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Connecticut,
February 5, 1829, and is a son of Harmon and Julia (Pierpont) Smith, natives
of Connecticut, and of English origin. In the pioneer days of this county
Harmon Smith was a cooper, but in later life followed farming; he had a
family of eight children. Seth B. was raised on a farm, but in 1853 he went
to California, remaining three years; he has traveled over the greater portion
of the United States. He has been twice married, first in 1857, to Mary Ann
Devore, who died in 1872. This union was blessed with four children. For
his second wife Mr. Smith married Catharine, daughter of David Johnson,
and to this union was born one child. Mrs. Smith is a member of the
Reformed Church. Mr. Smith in his political views is Democratic; he takes
deep interest in education, having served his district three years as School
Director. On the occasion of his return from California, our subject had a
narrow escape from death at Panama; some Spaniards set upon and massacred
forty Americans, but Mr. Smith's life was saved by the kind offices of a
friendly native, who secreted him till danger was past.
J. T. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Connecticut, September
28, 1830, and is a son of Herman and Julia (Blakeslee) Smith, also natives of
Connecticut, and of English descent. They came to this county in 1840; the
father, who followed coopering and farming, died in Mead Township in 1855.
J. T., who is the second of eleven children, was reared on the farm, received a com-
mon school education, and is now owner of ninety acres of well- improved land
in Mead Township. He has been twice married; on first occasion, in 1853,
to Anna Brown. His second wife is Mary Brown, who has borne him six
children: Irvin, John, Edna, Ella, Anna, and an infant not named. Mrs.
Smith is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Smith is a Democrat; has
held most of the oflices of the township.
FREDERICK STADTLER, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Ger-
many, September 29, 1829, and is a son of John Stadtler, a native of Ger-
many, who was a laborer; he raised a family of four children, of whom Fred-
erick is the second. After receiving his education in his native land, our sub-
ject came to America in 1853, where he acquired the English language. He
first worked as a day laborer, and afterward rented a farm for five years,
when he came to Meadville, and for thirteen years followed the vocation of a
teamster. Then in 1875 he purchased a farm of sixty-eight and a half acres
in tbis township, which is in a high state of cultivation, and on which he still
resides. He was married in 1855 to a native of Germany, and they have nine
children, seven living, as follows: John, Fred, Henry, Frank, Charles, Louise
and Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Stadtler are members of the Evangelical Protest-
ant Church.
CHARLES L. STITZER, lumberman and farmer, P. O. Meadville, was
born in this county. May 23, 1840, and is a son of John and Sarah (Mauer)
Stitzer, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The father, a farmer,
settled in East Fairfield Township, this county, in 1838, and raised a family
of eight children, of whom Charles L. is the sixth. Our subject received a
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common school education and commenced early in life to work at the saw-mill
business, which he has continued with success to the present. In 1877 he lost
his mill and a large quantity of lumber by lire. He now owns 110 acres of
land in this township. He was married in 1865 to Sarah, daughter of David
Baird, and a native of this county. Their children are C. M., Homer L.,
Emma V., and Elizabeth Annabel. Mr. and Mrs. Stitzer are members of the
Keformed Church. Politically he is a Democrat.
EGBERT L. WAID (deceased) was born May 1, 1826, in Riceville, Craw-
ford Co., Penn., and was brother of F. C. Waid, whose sketch' appears in this
volume. He received a common school education, was brought up on a farm,
and during life was engaged as a tiller of the soil. Mr. Waid was married
October 16, 1852, to Almeda Wheeler, a daughter of Abram and Amanda (Tay-
lor) Wheeler, who were the parents of ten children, viz. : Lorenda, Lorenzo,
Elisha T., Roxana, Elvira, Phoebe M., Samantha, Elijah M., Almeda and
William V. This union was blessed with three children: Orlanda, Nick P.,
and Ira (deceased). Our subject .died June 17, 1880, deeply regretted by
many friends and neighbors. His widow is now residing on the farm in
Mead Township which was improved by him. He was a member of the K. of
H.; in politics a Repablican. In early life he was somewhat remarkable as a
successful trainer of steers and oxen on the farm, and in after years in the
breaking and training of horses. He was a model farmer, and neatness and
perfect order in all things were prominent features upon all parts of bis farm.
It is through the generosity and family respect of his brother, Mr. F. C. Waid,
that his portrait appears in this history.
WILLIAM WARNER, retired farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born Septem-
ber 19, 1815, in Massachusetts, son of Bela and Sarah (Kingman) Warner,
natives, the former of Connecticut, the latter of Massachusetts and of English
extraction. William was their only child and came with his parents to this
county, in 1841 ; was educated in the county schools and brought up on
the farm. He was united in marriage in 1838 with Amy P. Prentiss, who died
in 1879, a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1882
our subject was married to Mrs. Mary A. Elder, widow of James H. Elder
(deceased in 1853), and daughter of Charles Clapp. She is an adherent of the
Presbyterian denomination. Mr. Warner was appointed Commissioner to fill
the unexpired term of Isaiah Lane, in January, 1862. In the fall of the same
year he was elected to continue the same term, and in 1863 was re-elected for
a full term of three years. He has been a Justice of the Peace in Mead Town-
ship and was Tax Collector for the same in 1859, 1861, 1880 and 1888, and
has not been unwilling to serve in some of the minor oflSces where it is all work
and no pay. Our subject in politics is a Republican. In this volume will be
found a portrait of this worthy, substantial and representative man.
N. M. WASSON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Meadville, was born in
Crawford County, Penn., November 23, 1823, and is a son of William and
Betsy (Marshall) Wasson, natives of Pennsylvania, the mother born in this
county. The father came here soon after the war of 1812, took up a farm, and
raised a family of six sons and three daughters, of whom N. M. is the second
child. He was brought up on the farm, and in early life ran a boat for haul-
ing iron to Pittsburgh, but has been for many years a prosperous and success-
ful farmer, owning 120 acres of good land well improved. He was married in
1845, and his children by his first marriage are — James, Elizabeth, AVilliam,
Sarah J., and Catharine. Mrs. Wasson dying in 1855, in the following year
he married Rachel (Barr), widow of John Porter, by whom she had two chil-
dren: S. T. and Julia. The fruits of this last union are — David L., John
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M., Edwin D. , Lucy E., and Charles H. Mr. and Mrs. Wasson are members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Steward, Trustee and
Treasurer. He is a Republican in politics; has been Supervisor, Collector and
was Census Taker in 1880; he is a member of the State Police, havinj;; served
as Captain.
J. C. WHITEHILL, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Pennsylvania,
May 20, 1845, and is a son of David and Esther (Packer) Whitehill, natives
of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. J. C. received the usual com-
mon school training at the district school, early embraced the vocation of
his father, that of lumberman, and was in the South for thirteen years in that
business. He came to this township in 1883 and purchased a farm of 100
acres. He was married, in 1S78, to Marj^ E., daughter of Benjamin McGehee,
and they have two children: Lucy L. and Mabel. Mrs. Whitehill is a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Whitehill has, through energy
and enterprise, achieved success as a business man.
LORENZO WILLIAMS, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Guy's Mills, was
born in Massachusetts, July 26, 1815, and is a son of E. and Hannah (Parrish)
Williams, natives of Massachusetts and of English and Welsh descent. His
father, who was by trade a tanner, in 1828 settled in the woods four miles east
of Meadville and engaged in farmiiig and lumbering until his death, which
occurred in 1867, at the ripe old age of eighty-five years. Our subject's
grandfathers were both in the Revolutionary war; his grandfather Williams
was born December 29, 1741, and died January 26, 1816. Lorenzo Williams,
third in a family of four children, was reared on a farm, but naturally gravi-
tated toward the lumbering business. Although his scholastic education was
limited to that afforded in a log schoolhouse, what he lacked in schooling he
made up in industry in business, and early in life commenced the manufacture
of felloes for wagons, -continuing his farm work at the same time, which has
increased from his first purchase of fifty acres to 250 acres in this township,
and in all his different lines of business he has been financially successful.
He commenced manufacturing in 1849, in which industry be remained ten
years. He was married in 1844 to Margaret, daughter of William and
Margaret (Wentz) Hope, the former of Irish and the latter of German descent.
William Hope was by occupation a wagon-maker, and his daughter, Margaret,
was born in Meadville in 1818. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Williams are
as follows: Alfred, a farmer and lumberman, married; Effie (Mrs. D. C. Cut-
ler), of Randolph Township; John, farmer and partner with his father in saw-
mill, married; Ella, wife of Dr. Sedler, of Salamanca, N. Y. ; Florence,
died March 14, 1881, in her twenty-second year; Emma, an adopted daughter,
at home. They have given their family a good business education, in order
to inculcate habits of prudence and economy.
JAMES WIRT, farmer and apiarist, Meadville P. O., a prominent early
pioneer of Mead Township, was born December 9, 1814, in New Jersey,
received his education in a Quaker school, and learned his father's trade, that
of a cooper, which he followed for many years. He has always been a hard-
working man, and is now owner of a seventy-acre farm; he always loved the
bee and long cherished the idea of bee culture; he now has sixty-five swarms,
to which he devotes most of his time. He was married in Mead Township in
1839 to Anna Shanger, and they have had four children: Charles, the eldest,
died in the army; Lewis, Sarah and Edward. Mr. Wirt is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Greenbacker.
JOHN D. WYMAN, P. O. Meadville. This gentleman besides being a
farmer is engaged in the manufacture of tiles, also of lumber, owning a saw-
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mill. In 1875 he started the first tile manufactory in this county, which he
still continues successfully to operate. His farm consists of 100 acres in the
vicinity of Meadville. He was born in Randolph Township, this county, Feb-
ruary 9, 1830, and is a son of James and Caroline (Gibbs) Wyman, the father
a native of New Hampshire, the mother of Vermont. They came into the
woods and cleared a farm in this county, raising a family of nine children,
John D. being the seventh. The father died in this county in 1871. Our
subject received a common school education, was reared on a farm, but has for
years conducted a successful saw-mill business. He was married in 1858 to
Prudence Taylor, and they have three children: William G., Hettie M. and
Jessie C. Mrs. Wyman and two of the children are members of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church.
NORTH SHENANGO TOWNSHIP.
JAMES ALLEN, mason, P. O. Espyville, was born in North Shenango
Township, this county, June 6, 1825; son of Stephen and Jane (Gilliland)
Allen. His father, who was a native of New Jersey, settled in South Shenango
Township, this county, in 1802, where he lived with his father, Moses Whitta-
ker Allen, until after his marriage; about 1814 he moved to Mead Township,
this county, where he worked at farming until 1824, in which year he moved
to North Shenango Township, where he built a saw and grist-mill and a card-
ing and clothing mill. His wife was a daughter of Hugh Gilliland, who
came from Fayette County, Penn., and was an early settler of Summerhill
Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Allen had ten children: Moses,
Simpson (deceased), Hugh (deceased), William (deceased), Eliphalet (deceased);
Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas Stockton; Nancy, now Mrs. Neal A. McKay; James,
Elizabeth (deceased) and Eliza J., now Mrs. Aaron Chapman. Stephen died
in 1874 at the age of eighty-six, and his widow in 1875, also at the age of
eighty-six. The subject of this sketch was reared in North Shenango Town-
ship; he is a wool-carder and cloth -dresser by trade. He was twice married,
his fii-st wife being Mary E. Johnson; his present wife is MaryE., daughter of
Lyman and Olive (Gillett) Waring, of Conneaut Township, this county, to
whom he was married October 7, 1869. By this union there were three children:
Olive J., Sarah R. and Bm-ke (latter deceased). Mr. Allen was a soldier in
the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted September 14, 1861, in Company I,
Eighty-thirdPennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; he was at the siege of Yorktown,
Va., in the seven days' fight before Richmond ; was wounded at Malvern Hill; was
in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Mine Run, Chancellorsville, in the
Wilderness campaign, was present at the siege of Petersburg, and in many other
engagements ; he was honorably discharged September 20, 1864. He was engaged
in farming in Conneaut Township, this county, from 1866 to 1875, when he
returned to North Shenango, where he still resides. He is a member of the
United Presbyterian Church, his wife of the Methodist Church. He is a
member of Capt. A. J. Mason Post, No. 322, G. A. R., Department of Penn-
sylvania; in politics he is a Republican.
JOSEPH R. ANDREWS, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in East Fal-
lowfield Township, this county, September 3, 1816, son of John and Elizabeth
(Richardson) Andrews, who were among the first settlers of East Fallowfield
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Township. They located on the farm now owned by their son, Hezekiah
Andrews. This they cleared and improved, and there lived and died. John
Andrews was a native of Ireland, his wife a native of Maryland. They^had
nine children: Nancy (deceased), Joseph R., John (deceased), Robert (deceased),
David (deceased), William, Hezekiah, Elizabeth (deceased) and Charles. The
subject of this sketch was reared in East Fallowtield Township, this county;
was educated in the common schools and Allegheny College at Mead vi lie. In
1840 he settled in North Shenango Township on the farm where he now lives,
and which he has cleared and improved. He was thrice married, his first wife
being Sarah, daughter of Sidney B. Herriott, who settled in North Shenango
Township, this county, in 1799. By this union there were three children:
Emily, Cyrus, and Francis (deceased). His second wife was Pasca (Weir)
Conrad, who lived but one year after marriage. His present wife is Elizabeth,
daughter of Andrew Linn, who settled in North Shenango Township, this
county, in 1800. By this union there were two children: Herbert and Ran-
som, both deceased. The former was killed in the fall of 1883, in his seven-
teenth year, by a stroke of lightning. Mr. Andrews owns three farms, compris-
ing about 500 acres. In politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE C. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in South She-
nango Township, this county, October 27, 1835, son of Charles and Sarah T. (De-
forest) Campbell, who came from New Jersey, and were among the early set-
tlers of North Shenango Township, this county. They first located on the farm
now owned by A. M. Gaugh; from there went to Espyville, where Mr. Camp-
bell worked at blaoksmithing about two years. He then went to South She-
nango Township and purchased the farm now owned by William Fonner;
afterward purchased a farm near Campbell's Corners, where he lived many
years. He was born May 4, 1797, and died iu 1880. His wife was born
August 31, 1793. They had nine children: William (deceased), Isaac
(deceased), Jemima (deceased), John W. (deceased), Melissa (now Mrs. N. W.
Wolverton), Elizabeth (deceased), Charles, George C. and Hiram K. The lat-
ter was in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in Company H, One
Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; was taken prisoner
at the battle of Gettysburg, and kept a prisoner at Belle Isle 137 days, when
he was paroled, re-joined his regiment at Annapolis, and died a few days after
from the effects of starvation. The subject of this sketch was reared in South
Shenango Township, this county, and educated in the common schools there.
He resided there until 1859, when he located in North Shenango Township on
the farm where he now resides. He was married February 17, 1859, to Man-
dana, daughter of Samuel C. and Chloe (Duty) Hollister, of North Shenango
Township, this county, by whom he has six children: Jessie (now Mrs. J.H. Free),
Elton F., Fred, Nellie, Chloe D. and Albert B. Mr. Campbell and wife are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was drafted in the late war,
but sent an alien as a substitute. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; in pol-
itics a Republican.
ROBERT B. COLLINS, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in North
Shenango Township, this county, March 1, 1825, son of Isaac W. and Mar-
garet (Bennett) Collins. Isaac W. was a native of MifBin County, Penn., and
with two brothers, Henry and Elijah, settled in North Shenango Township,
this county, in 1801. The family first settled on the farm now owned
by Hiram Collins, and Isaac W. soon after settled on the farm now
owned and occupied by our subject, which be cleared and improved, and where
he lived and died. His wife was a daughter ot William Bennett and sis-
ter of Robert, Anthony and Henry Bennett, who were among the first settlers
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of North and South Shenango Townships. William Bennett, the maternal
grandfather of our subject, lived to be one hundred and four years old. Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac W. Collins had elfeven children: Isaiah (deceased), Rachel
(deceased), Henry B., Ann (deceased), Nancy (now Mrs. Dr. I. Clapp), Matthew
(t. (deceased), Elijah, John P., William (deceased), Robert B. and Margaret E.
(latter deceased). The subject of this sketch was reared in North Shenango
Township, received a limited education in the common schools, and has always
resided on the old homestead. He was married, April 27, 1848, to Lucy A.,
daughter of Lester and Laura (Hillyer) Waters, of Andover, Ohio, by whom
he has seven children: Homer, Edgar, Howard L., Albert W., Ernest H.,
Maud V. and Frarfk R. Mr. Collins and wife are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. He has held the ofiSce of School Director of the township
three terms; in politics is a Democrat.
ROBERT CUNNINGHAM, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was bom in Lancas-
ter County, Penn., October 13, 1800; son of Martin and Sarah Cunningham,
who came to this county in 1801, making the journey on horseback, our sub-
ject being carried in his mother's arms. They remained for a time in Con-
neaut Township, and afterward settled in what is now Pine Township, where
they lived for several years and finally removed to South Shenango, where
they died. They had eleven children, of whom six are now living: Robert,
William F., Eliza, Nancy, Samuel M. and Sarah. The subject of this sketch
has been twice married; his first wife was Rachel Collins, by whom he had
eleven children, eight now living: William A., James H., Margaret E.,
Nancy A., Sarah E., Isaac M. , Robert A. and Vestine. His present wife was
Mrs. Hannah (Ferris) Reynolds, widow of Samuel Reynolds. Mr. Cunning-
ham has lived since 1824 on his present farm, all of which he has cleared and
improved. He has been a noted hunter, having killed over 3,000 deer and
many bears and catamounts. He never knew what fear was in hunting expe-
ditions, although he has been in several tight places. For a man of his years
our subject enjoys good health, though he is now nearly blind. In politics he
has always been a Democrat.
ALEXANDER C. ESPY, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in North She-
nango Township, this county, November 27, 1824; son of Patterson and Mercy
(Freeman) Espy. His paternal grandfather, George Espy, came from Fayette
County, Penn. , to this county in 1802, and took up a large tract of land where
Espyville now stands, and which derived its name from him. He built the
first grist-mill in what is now North Shenango Township, also the first saw-
mill; was in the milling business for many years. The maternal grandfather
of our subject was Alexander Freeman, a native of New Jersey, and among
the first families who settled in Mead Township, this county. At the time of
their settlement there were but nine white families in Meadville, and the
mother of our subject often played with the Indian children, in her childhood,
on the spot where the city of Meadville now stands. Patterson Espy prac-
ticed law more or less in his day; he was also a surveyor and farmer, and
cleared a part of the farm now owned and occupied by our subject. During
the war of 1812 he was engaged in buying cattle for the use of the American
Army. He died July 18, 1859, in his seventy-third year, and his widow Jan-
uary 26, 1862, in her seventy-fifth year. They had ten children: Phebe S.
(now Mrs. Joseph Patton), Maria (now Mrs. John Dickey), Thomas S., Eliza
A. (deceased), Rebecca J. (deceased), Permelia F. (now Mrs. Frey, in Iowa),
Rosina M. (deceased), Alexander C. , Stephen B. (killed at the battle of Chat-
tanooga, July 30, 1863), and George W. (deceased). The subject of this sketch
was reared and educated in his native township, where he has always resided.
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He was married December 24, 1856, to Sarah M., daughter of James and
Nancy (Espy) Espy, of North Shenango Township, this county, by whom he
has Lad seven children: Rosifia (now Mrs. C. J. Mordoflf, in Minnesota),
Loema (now Mrs. Albert Collins), Dora (deceased), Georgie, Clark, Ella and
Roy. Mr. Espy and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and of the E. A. U. He has served his township as Justice of the Peace two
terms and has held several other minor offices. In politics he was reared a
Democrat, but is now independent.
WILLIAM F. ESPY, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in North She-
nango Township, this county, January 3, 1835; son of John and Margaret
(Free) Espy. His paternal grandfather, George W. Espy, came from Fayette
County, Penn., to this county, in 1802, locating in Shenango Township, and set-
tling where the village of Espyville now stands, and which took its name from
him. He took up a tract of 400 acres, part of which he cleared and improved,
and here he lived and died. He had eleven children: Nancy, Patterson,
Josiah, Thomas, Ann, Richard, Hugh Mc. , David, James, John and Steven-
son, all now deceased. The maternal grandfather of our subject. Peter Free,
a native of Lancaster County, Penn., settled in North Shenango Township in
1806, and cleared up a farm, where he lived and died. The children of John
Espy were seven in number: Rebecca A. (now Mrs. Thomas Russell), Mary
(deceased), Nancy (deceased), Sarah (deceased), William F., James K. and
Margaret. The subject of this sketch was reared in North Shenango, and was
educated in the common schools. He was married, June 20, 1861, to Helen
M., daughter of Lyman and Olive (Gillett) Waring, of Conneaut Township, this
county. The issue of this union was seven children: Harley J. , Olive M.,
George S., Frank G., Nora E., Anna R. (deceased), Winnie B. Mr. Espy
resides on the farm where his father settled in 1836, and which was cleared
and improved by him. His father died June 1, 1872, at the age of seventy-two
years. The widow now resides with our subject. Mr. Espy and wife are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been con-
nected for many years. Id politics he is independent.
LEWIS FREEMAN, P. O. Linesville, was born in Warren County, N. J.,
April 8, 1824, son of Henry and Lydia (Kerr) Freeman. He was reared in
his native county and there resided until 1845, when he came to South She-
nango Township, this county, remaining one year and working on a farm by
the month during summer, and attending school in winter. In 1848 he
returned to New Jersey and lived there until 1856, in which year he located in
North Shenango Township, this county, and bought a farm of 215 acres, along
with his brother, J. H. Freeman, with whom he remained one and a half
years, when they divided the farm, our subject taking ninety-five acres which,
with the exception of forty acres, he still has in his possession. In 1858 our
subject rented the farm he now occupies, and in 1860 purchased it. It then
comprised 125 acres, but he has since bought land adjoining, and now has a
tine farm of 224 acres, part of which he has cleared, and on which he has
made all the improvements in buildings, etc. Mr. Freeman was twice mar-
ried, his first wife being Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Sarah Campbell,
by whom he had three children: Clara (deceased), Sarah L. and Dora. His
present wife is Phebe A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Collins) Linn,
who settled in North Shenango Township, this county, in 1800. Mr. Freeman
and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was
elected President of the Linesville Savings Bank in the fall of 1883; has
held several offices in the gift of his township. In politics is a Republican.
JOHN HAYS, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in County Donegal, Ire-
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land, September 13, 1824, son of George and Mary (Moffat) Hays, of Scotch
and Irish descent. He was reared and educated in his native country, as were
his parents before him: he immigrated to America in 1848, remaining in Phila-
delphia six months, and then settled in Venango County, Penn., where he
cleared and improved a farm and resided until 1864, when he sold his farm,
moved to Philadelphia and there lived one year. In 18fi5 he settled in North
Shenango Township, this county, on the farm on which hd now resides, of
which, at that time, there were but eight acres out of 200 under the plow.
Mr. Hays now has 100 acres under a high state of cultivation. He was mar-
ried. May 18, 1852, to Nancy, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Starrett)
Gregg, natives of Ireland; she immigrated to this country in 1842. By this
union there are seven children: William G. , George M., Robert A., Margaret
S. (now Mrs. William A. Gregg), Adam M., Henry L. M. and Anna M. Mr.
Hays and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. He has
served the township as Treasurer two terms. In politics has always been a
Republican.
WILLIAM HATS, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was bom in County Donegal,
Ireland, June 8, 1833, son of George and Mary (Moffat) Hays, who immigrated
to America in 1850 and located in Venango, Penn., where they died. They
were parents of six children: John, Grizzella, Mary (deceased), Mary, Robert
and William. Our subject settled in North Shenango Township in 1865, on
the farm where he now resides and most of which he cleared and improved.
The farm comprises 146 acres, ninety of which are under a high state of cul-
tivation. Mr. Hays was married September 22, 1859, to Rebecca, daughter of
Charles and Jane (Hays) Moore, natives of Ireland, and later residents of
Armstrong County, Penn. By this union there are five children now living:
Grizzella, Charles, Mary, Elizabeth S. and Margaret A. Mr. Hays, his wife
and three eldest daughters are members of the United Presbyterian Church.
In politics our subject has always been a Republican.
J. O. KENT, physician and surgeon, Espyville, was born in Lenox, Ashta-
bula Co., Ohio, March 11, 1840, son of Silas and Mary (Brown) Kent His
father was a native of Connecticut and settled in Kingsville, Ohio, in 1822.
In 1836 he removed to Lenox, Ohio, where he cleared and improved a farm
and there lived and died. Mary, his wife, was a daughter of Capt. Charles
Brown, a native of England, an old lake Captain well known on the lakes in
his day. The subject of this sketch was reared in Lenox, Ohio, and educated
in select schools. At the age of twenty-three he read medicine with Dr. W.
T. McMurtry, now of Geneva, Ohio; afterward took a course of lectures at the
Medical University of Ann Arbor, Mich., and commenced the practice of medi-
cine in Espyville in 1867, where, with the exception of three years while
located in Rock Creek, Ohio, he has since been in active practice. He was
married in 1871 to Mary, daughter of Richard and Nancy Ann (McKay) Free,
of South Shenango Township, this county. By this union are three children:
Leonore, Clare and Donald. Dr. Kent is now the only practicing physician in
North Shenango Township; in politics he is a Republican.
NATHAN S. LINN, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in this township, Janu-
ary 8, 1819, son of Andrew and Theadate (Buell) Linn. His father was a
native of New Jersey, and a son of Alexander Linn, who died in New Jersey,
and whose widow, Hannah Linn [nee Armstrong), with a family of five chil-
dren, settled in what is now North Shenango Township, this county, in 1800,
locating on the farm now divided and owned by Joseph and Joseph A. Linn.
The children of Alexander and Hannah Linn were — John, Polly, Euphemie,
Andrew, George and Joseph. Andrew married Theadate, daughter of Ezra
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and Dorothy (Sanborn) Buell, of Kinsman Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, by
whom he had nine children: Nathan S. ; Minerva, now Mrs. Jacob Martin;
Ezra B. ; Sarah L., now Mrs. Jacob Frey; Hannah, now Mrs. John T. Hitch-
cock; Elizabeth, now Mrs. J. R. Andrews; Joseph; Maryette, deceased, and
Andrews., deceased. The subject of this sketch was reared in North She-
nango Township, where he has always resided, and was educated in the com-
mon schools. He was married October 23, 1844, to Eachel, daughter of
Aaron H. and Sisson (Fowler) Herriott, and grand- daughter of Sidney Herriott,
who settled in North Shenango Township in 1799. By this union there were
six children: Cyrus H., Aaron H. (deceased), George A. (deceased), Milton H.
(deceased), Charles H. (deceased), and Julian K. Mr. Linn has lived since the
spring of 1845 on the farm where he now resides, all of which he has cleared
and improved. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Our subject has served the township as Justice of the Peace two
terms; in politics he is a Republican.
REV. KOSCIUSKO McARTHUR, farmer, surveyor and minister, P. O.
Espyville, was born November 10, 1812, in South Shenango Township, this
county, son of John and Abigail (Allen) McArthur; a native of Ireland, he
came to South Shenango Township in November, 1804, and within a year or
two afterward located on the farm now owned by his son, the Rev. John J.
McArthur, Methodist. This farm he cleared and improved and lived on it
until his death, November 10, 1843. He was a good scholar, a man of exten-
sive information, and had a valuable collection of books. Abigail, his wife,
bom August 21, 1785, was a native of New Jereey, and a daughter of Moses
and Sarah Allen, one of the first settlers of South Shenango Township; she
died June 13, 1862. Mi', and Mrs. John McArthur had eleven children, viz.:
Kosciusko; Rebecca (Mrs. James Free), bom Januarv 21, 1814; Joseph, bom
May 16, 1815, died December 31, 1860; John J., born January 21, 1817;
Moses S., M. D., born April 10, 1819, died November 2, 1876; Jane, now
Mrs. Elijah Colins, bom February 16, 1821; "William, born July 25, 1823,
died December 5, 1880; Sarah, born October 5, 1825, died December 10, 1876;
Margaret, born November 8, 1827, lived only six weeks; Andrew, born Janu-
ary 21, 1829, and Jeremiah P., bom January 21, 1831. The subject of this
sketch was reared and educated in South Shenango and in North Shenango
Townships, studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French and surveying without the
aid of a teacher, and was ordained at Girard, Erie Co., Penn., June 21, 1855.
Began the practice of surveying in 1848. He was married September 2, 1834,
to Miss Jennette, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Gamble) Elliott, of South
Shenango Township, and by this union were born four children: Mary, now
Mrs. William J. Dickey; John R. ; Abigail, now Mrs. Thomas McAdoo, and
Caroline, now Mrs. William Dennington. K, McArthur has lived on the farm
on which he now resides, in North Shenango, since his marriage. Jennette,
his wife, was born February 8, 1811, died August 13, 1872. He has practiced
surveying since 1848, in connection with the farm and the ministry. In relig-
ious belief he is a Universalist, with which denomination, as a minister, he
has been connected since 1855. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Held the office of County Auditor three years; was at different times School
Director, and taught school in the winters from 1834 to 1869. In politics he
is a Democrat and a strong advocate of temperance.
ROBERT S. McKAY, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in Randolph
Township, this county. May 30, 1824, son of Joseph and Mary (Gilliland)
McKay, who settled in Randolph Township, this county, about 1814, locating
on the farm now owned and occupied by Neal McKay, and which they cleared
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and improved. Joseph, who was ji son of Neal McKay, a native of Scotland,
aD early settler of Randolph Township and later of Waterford, Erie Co.,
Penn., died in 1827; his wife was a daughter of Hugh Gilliland, formerly of
Fayette County, and an early settler of Conneaut Township, this county. Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph McKay had seven children: Hugh G.; Neal; Nancy, deceased;
James, deceased; Eliza, deceased; Robert S. ; Angeline, deceased. Our sub-
ject was reared in Randolph Township, this county, until thirteen years of
age, when he was thrown on his own resources. For one year he worked in a
tan-yard, and then in a carding-mill in Conneaut Township, this county, until
twenty-six years of age. In 1848 he settled in North Shenango Township, on
his present farm, part of which he cleared and fenced, and on which he made
all the improvements in buildings, etc. He was married September 16, 1845,
to Susan, daughter of John and Catherine (Brown) Garrison, of Pine Town-
ship, this county, by whom he had seven children: Helen J., now Mrs. H.
Fonner; John S., Joseph O., Kate A., Myrtle E., Boyd and Nell G. Mr. and
Mrs. McKay are members of the United Presbyterian Church, with which they
have been connected since 1859, and in which he is an Elder. Our subject
was appointed Mercantile Appraiser by the County Commissioners in 1862,
serving in that capacity one year; he has held nearly all the offices in the
gift of the township. In politics he is a stanch Republican; a strong advocate
of prohibition.
JOSEPH McNUTT, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in County Donegal,
Ireland, October 17, 1826, son of David and Elizabeth (Burns) McNutt, who
immigrated to America in 1832, and purchased a farm where the city of Buffalo
now stands, and where they resided . two years. In 1834 they came to this
county and lived on a rented farm in South Shenango Township one season,
and then removed to what is now Summit Township, and purchased a farm of
100 acre.H, which they cleared and improved; there they lived and died. They
had seven children: Hannah, now Mrs. Samuel Morrow; James, deceased;
William; Jane, now Mrs. James Hays; Elizabeth, deceased; Joseph; and Mary
A., deceased. The subject of this sketch resided in Summit Township from
1834 until his settlement, in 1866, on his present farm (part of which he has
improved) in North Shenango Township. He was married December 5, 1851,
to Anna J., daughter of William and Mary (Thompson) Caldwell, of County
Antrim, Ireland. The issue of this union was six children: John B. , Emma,
William C. (deceased), Albert E., Mary (deceased) and Francis. Mr. and Mrs.
McNutt are members of the United Presbyterian Church of North Shenango,
in which be has been an Elder for several years. He has held nearly all the
offices in the gift of his township. In polities he is a Democrat.
E, P. MERRITT, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Espyville, was born
in Chautauqua County, N. Y., August 24, 1832, son of James and Aana (Miller)
Merritt, natives of Chautauqua County, N. Y., who settled in Conneaut Town-
ship, this county, in 1833, where they cleared and improved a farm and lived
until the father died, June 5, 1855. The mother, who is now living with her
children, was ninety years old April 24, 1884. They were parents of ten chil-
dren: William, Ransom, Jane (now Mrs. William Runnells). Thaddeus, Perses
(now Mrs. Lukecook), Enos, Elsa A. (deceased), Eliphalet P., Melinda
(deceased) and Margaret (late Mrs. Samuel Winings, deceased). Our sub-
ject was reared in Conneaut Township, this county, and educated in the com-
mon schools and the Kingsville and Anstinburg Academies. He was married
September 15, 1861, to Laura A., daughter of Charles and Cena (Delamater)
Lester, of Richmond Township, this county, and grand-daughter of Benjamin
Delamater, formerly of Whitehall, Washington Co., N. Y., at Hatch Hill,
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about four miles from the village. By this union there were two children:
James and Edie, both deceased. IMr. Merritt resided in Conneaut Township
until" 1863; was a resident eight years of Eichmond Township, Ashtabula
Co., Ohio, where he carried on a general store, and was Postmaster for two
years. During three yeai's of his residence there he was Deputy Sheriff under
Sheriff Scoville. Mr. Merritt was a soldier of the war of the Rebellion, a private
in Capt. Cromell's Company G, One Hundred and Fifth Regiment Ohio Vol-
unteer Infantry; was taken prisoner of war and paroled. His parole ticket
reads as follows: " Headquarters Army of Kentucky. Lexington, September
5, 1S62. I, E. P.Merritt, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio, Company G., a pris-
oner of war, captured by the Confederate forces under Maj. -Gen. S. Kirby
Smith, having this day paroled, do solemnly swear that I will not take up
arms against the Confederate States of America until duly exchanged, and
that I will not communicate any military information to the enemies of the
Confederate States, which I may obtain while in their lines. The penalty for
the violation of this parole is death. (Official) N. T. Roberts, Captain and Pro-
vost Marshal. " He was honorably discharged from the service of the United
States the 22d day of April, 1863, at Columbus, Ohio. April 1, 1871, he
located in North Shenango Township, this county, where he has been princi-
pally engaged in farming, buying hides, pelts, furs, etc. He was elected
Justice of the Peace for the township in 1881; in politics he is a stanch
Republican.
WILLIAM PATTERSON, farmer, P. O. Haitetown, was born in Alle-
gheny County, Penn., April 4, 1814, son of William and Sarah (Stewart)
Patterson, who settled in North Shenango Township, this county, in 1832.
They located on the farm now owned by Thomas Patterson, part of which
they cleared and improved, and there lived and died. The paternal grand-
father of our subject was James Patterson, and his maternal grandfather was
John Stewart, an early settler of North Shenango Township, and who later
removed to South Shenango Township, where he died. He was a soldier of
the Revolution, enlisting when but seventeen years of age; was taken prisoner
and kept in confinement till the close of the war, six months on board ship;
during his incarceration, he averred, he was fed on ground glass, and he
always after held everything British in utmost contempt. When released he
was so weak from ill treatment that he could hardly stand. He was paid in
Continental money, which was good, for nothing. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson,
Sr., had nine children: John, James (deceased), William, Thomas, Nancy
(now Mrs. Joseph Henry), Mary K. (deceased), Joseph Stewart (deceased),
Elijah Finney (deceased), and an infant (deceased). The subject of this sketch
settled in 1845 on the farm where he now resides, all of which he has cleared
and improved. He was married J anuary 9, 1845, to Eleanor A., daughter of
Hugh and Nancy (McWilliams) Blair, of North Shenango Township, this
county, by whom he had three children; Nancy L., William O. and Hugh L.,
all deceased within two weeks, in 1853, of typhoid dysentery. Mr. Patterson
and wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Hartstown, in
which he has been an Elder upward of thirty years. In the days of the
militia he was Captain in Republican Green's Volunteer Company. In poli-
tics he is a Democrat.
JOHN W. SIMONS, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Espyville, was born
in Bedford County, Penn., February 19, 1827, son of John and Rebecca
(Williams) Simons, both natives of Bedford County, Penn., who removed to
Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1828, and in 1833 located in Ashtabula County,
Ohio, and there lived and died. The subject of this sketch located in North
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Shenango Township, this county, in 1862 on the farm where he now resides,
and which he purchased of his father-in-law, Joseph Robinson, who settled
there ia 1837, and cleared and improved it; he was formerly from Wethers-
field, N. Y. ; his wife was Abigail Strong, of the same place. They had
eight children: Palmyra (deceased), Warren, Charles, Nelson (deceased ), George
(deceased), James (deceased), Adelia and George. Our subject was married to
Adelia Robinson, June 22, 1854, by whom he has four children: Mary E.,
Charles M., Minnie A. and Joseph. Mr. Simons has been engaged in buying
and selling stock for many years. Both he and his wife are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a F. & A. M. , a member of the A. O. U.
W. and the E. A. TJ. In politics he is a Democrat.
JAMES STEWART, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in North She-
nango Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, December 4,
1830, son of John and Sarah (Wilson) Stewart, who settled in North Shenango
Township about 1828, locating on the farm now owned and occupied by our
subject, and part of which they cleared and improved. John was a son of
John and Mary (Robertson) Stewart, former a native of Paxton Township,
Dauphin Co. , Penn. At the breaking out of the war of the Revolution he
enlisted in the Continental Army at the age of seventeen; was captured
by the British seven days after, and kept a prisoner until the close of the war.
He settled in North Shenango Township, this county, with his son John, where
he resided until his death. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Hugh
Wilson, who was among the early settlers of North Shenango Township. He
was a son of Hugh Wilson, and both were natives of Lancaster County, Penn.
The children of John and Sarah (Wilson) Stewart numbered ten: James,
Hannah (now Mrs. J. H. Freeman), Hugh R., John, Mary (now Mrs. W. P.
Bennett), Sarah, Allen W., William P., Andrew T. and Miranda E. (now Mrs.
M. Trace). The subject of this sketch was reared in North Shenango Town-
ship, this county; received a limited education in the common schools and has
always resided on the old homestead. He was married February 27, 1861, to
Elizabeth A., daughter of James and Sarah (Fletcher) Blair, of West Fallow-
field Township, this county. By this union there are two children: Clement
E. and Fred. Mr. Stewart was Postmaster of Stewartsville for sixteen years.
In politics he is a Democrat.
NATHAN W. WOLVERTON, farmer, P. O. Espyville, was born in Warren
County, N. J. , February 3, 1824, and is a son of Peter and Anna (Quick)
Wolverton, both natives of "New Jersey and of Holland descent. When twelve
years of age our subject moved to Trumbull County, Ohio, with his mother.
In 1854 he settled in North Shenango Township, this county, on the farm
where he now resides aad on which he has made all the improvements. He
was married April 6, 1854, to Melissa E., daughter of Charles and Sarah J.
(Deforest) Campbell, of North Shenango Township, this county, by whom he
has had five children : Calvin K., Hiram E., Charles C. (deceased), Sarah J.,
and Ralph T. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in which he has been Steward upward of twenty-five years. He is a
representative farmer and worthy citizen; has held several ofiBces in the gift
of the township; in politics he is a Republican.
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ELISHA ARCHER, farmer, P. O. Hydetown, was born February 23, 1835,
in Plum Township, Venango Co., Penn. His parents, John G. and Susanna
(Wilson) Archer, settled in Troy Township, this county, in 1857, and
there cleared up and improved a fine farm of 120 acres, where they resided
until their deaths; former died in 1870, latter in 1869. They were upright,
industrious people and won the highest respect of all who knew them. Mr.
Archer was a helpless cripple from the effects of rheumatism during the last
thirty years of his life. Their children were William; John (deceased); Alvin
(deceased); Elisha; James, of Troy Township, this county; Samuel, of Venango
County, Penn. ; Robert, a soldier in the Fourteenth Regiment United States
Infantry, who died October 9, 1862, at Little York, Penn., and George. Our
subject was very kind in his care and attention to his aged parents. He mar-
ried Miss Rebecca Proper, of Venango County, September 22, 1859, and they
then settled where they now live. Here by industry they have acquired and
improved a good home of eighty-five acres adjoining Hydetown Borough.
Their children were Ida, Lizzie, Elmer (deceased), Clarinda, Hattie (deceased),
and Ernest. Mr. Archer has served his township in various positions; is at
present Collector of Taxes. He and his worthy wife are Methodists. In poli-
tics he is a Republican.
GEORGE C. BARTLETT, farmer, P. O. Hydetown, was born October 4,
1825, in Oneida County, N. Y. His parents, Horace and Clarissa (Seward)
Bartlett, natives of New Haven County, Conn., passed their active life in
Oneida County, N. Y., where the latter died in 1851. Horace Bartlett died
in 1881, while residing with his son here. He was respected and beloved by
all who knew him for his many noble qualities. Our subject, in September,
1851, married Miss Mary A. Denison, of Essex, Conn. , born November 5, 1824,
daughter of Robert Fordyce and Fannie Maria (Griswold) Denison. To this
union have been born four children: Helen M., wife of B. F. Edwards, of
Titusville; Mary G., wife of William Edwards, of Titusville; George F. and
Carrie D. After living on a farm in Oneida County ten years, they came to
Titusville, this county, in 1861, and there Mr. Bartlett engaged in developing
oil territory and refining oil, being proprietor of the Sunshine Oil Works. In
1876 he purchased his present farm of 800 acres, in the Borough of Hydetown,
and located here in 1878, retiring permanently from the oil business. Mr. and
Mrs. Bartlett and their entire family are consistent members of the Presbyte-
rian Church in Titusville. Mr. Bartlett was largely instrumental in the suc-
cessful establishment of the church and the building of their present hand-
some church edifice. They also take a deep interest in the cause of educa-
tion, and have given their children good advantages.
GARRETT A. CONOVER, mason and carpenter, P. O. Titusville, was born
December 2, 1828, in Essex County, N. J. His parents, David and Sallie
(Everett) Conover, of New Jersey, came to Oil Creek Township, this county,
in 1882, where the latter died in 1835, after which Mr. Conover returned to
New Jersey, where he now lives. Our subject remained in this county with
his uncle, William Kerr, and here he married, December 4, 1851, Miss Mary
Ann McLaaghlin, born January 14, 1885, at Kerr's Hill. Her grandfather,
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James McLaughlin, a native [of Ireland, settled in Rome Township, this county,
in 1800, and there died at the age of one hundred and four years. Her father,
John McLaughlin, married Susan Kerr. They settled at Kerr's Hill, where
they resided until their deaths. Our subject and wife then settled at Kerr's HilJ,
where Mr. Conover has ever since followed his occupation as carpenter and
joiner and stone mason. Their children are — Mrs. Susan E. Mars, Samuel M.,
Mrs. Ida Crawford, Howard, Hattie J., Willie and Garrie B. . Mr. Conover
has served his township in almost all the offices, holding several from two to
four terms each, and has always discharged his duties faithfully, and to the
entire satisfaction of the people. He and his worthy wife are consistent mem-
bers of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has for many years been an Elder.
In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES W. CRAWFORD, miller, P. O. Titusville. was born November 20,
1829, in that part of Trumbull County, Ohio, now known as Mahoning County.
His parents, William and Ann (Wilson) Crawford, both died there in 1881,
aged ninety-two and eighty- six years respectively. Our subject married Miss
Sylvina Dunlap, October 13, 1852, and to this union were born seven children:
Thalia, Mrs. Celicia Alcom, Mrs. Lucy Ann Tefft, Gemella, James Albert, Ben-
ton and Mabel. He followed the carpenter's trade most of his life; moved to
Oil Creek Township, this county, in 1870. In 1884 he became a partner in
the Roseburg Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford are consistent members of the
United Presbyterian Church. In politics he is an earnest Prohibitionist.
JOHN GILSON (deceased) was a native of Maryland, and was brought
up in Bedford County, Penn. His father, William Gilson, a native of En-
gland, was an American soldier in the Revolution. He married Alice Shirley,
and they and their nine children settled in Oil Creek Township, this county,
where Mr. Gilson, Sr., died in 1807. His widow died in 1844 in her ninety-
sixth year. Our subject, started on foot fi-om Bedford County, Penn., for the
lake region in 1799. He reached Oil Creek in December, and was crippled
while cutting down a tree to cross the swollen stream near Centreville. This
laid him up through the winter, and determined his course in staying.
Returning in the spring to Bedford County, he married Anna Bell, and they
came here on foot, settling permanently in 1800. They took up six tracts
of land and retained one of 400 acres for themselves. They lived the lives of
upright pioneers, and left an honorable name to posterity. Of their thirteen
children, sis are now living, viz.: Charles B., Thomas, Richard B., Mrs.
Elizabeth Early, Mrs. Ann Navy, and John B.
THOMAS GILSON, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born July 4, 1811.
He married Miss Elizabeth C. McLaughlin, September 21, 1848. They then
settled on their farm and began clearing and improving it. Their children
are Mrs. Lucy Ann Reynolds, Mrs. Hannah J. Reynolds, Mrs. Marietta
Goodrich, and Mrs. Delilah Wheattall. Mr. Gilson is an earnest and life-long
Democrat.
CHARLES B. GiLSON, farmer and mechanic, P. O. Titusville, was born
March 29, 1807, in Oil Creek Township, this county. While a young man he
learned the trade of carpenter and joiner under T. H. Hoskins, working in
Forest, Crawford, Erie, Venango and other counties adjoining. He married
Miss Marietta Moore, of Venango County, December 1, 1836. After living in
Titusville some years (their property being where the Oil Exchange now
stands), they moved to their present place in the township, where they have
ever since resided. Their children are Edward L., Mrs. Priscilla Shaw
(deceased), Samuel, Mrs. Melissa Jane Stackpole, Leonard, and Dr. Willis O.,
of Spring Creek Station, Wan-en Co., Penn. Mr. Gilson has done a great deal
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of work through this country as a millwright, being known as a first- class
mechanic and always commanding the highest positions. He is a Greenbacker ;
formerly a Democrat; voted first for Andrew Jackson.
JOHN B. GILSON, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born September 6, 1825,
on the farm where he now resides, in Oil Creek Township, this county; son
of John and Anna (Bell) Gilson (see sketch of John Gilson). He married,
December 25, 1853, Miss Nancy Early, of Rome Township, this county, a
native of Vermont, born December 20, 1837, daughter of James and Hannah
{Bradford) Early, early settlers of Rome Township. To this union were born
three children: Mrs. Ida Victoria Kerr, Willard J. and Cyrus J. They also
brought up Charles James Early, son of Thomas Early (deceased). After their
marriage our subject and wife took care of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilson (our
subject's parents) until their deaths, and they now occupy the old homestead.
By industry and good management they have added to it until they now own
a farm of 175 acres of well-improved land; besides ninety acres they have
recently bought. In politics Mr. Gilson is a Democrat.
WILLIAM KELLY (deceased) was a native of County Deiry, Ireland,
and came to America in 1819, settling in Oil Creek Township, this county, in
1823. He married Miss Mary Mclntyre in ]822. She was born in this town-
ship in December, 1802. Her parents, John and Hannah Mclntyre, were
natives of Ireland, and came here from Mifflin County, Penn., in 1798. After
their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kelly settled on the farm near Titusville, Penn.
Their children are — John, in Erie, Penn. ; James, in Rome Township, this
county; Hannah; Oliver; Mary; Mrs. Susan Newton, in Fredonia, N. Y. ; and
Mrs. Isabel Gee. This family has contributed quite largely to the ranks of
the profession of teaching, as all except Oliver have been engaged in that occu-
pation. Mr. Kelly died February 4, 1861. His widow now resides on the
family homestead with her daughters, Hannah and Mary, and son, Oliver.
ANDREW KERR, retired farmer, P. O Titusville, was born April 8,1807,
in Oil Creek Township, this county. His father, James Kerr, a native of Ire-
land, came to America at ten years of age. He married Miss Margery Alcom,
also a native of Ireland. They moved from Frankstown, Penn., to Oil Creek
Township about 1800. James Kerr died in 1812; his widow in 1866, aged
eighty-six. They were noble pioneers and rendered valuable service in the
settlement of this county. Our subject married Anna Shelmadine in 1836.
She died in 1841, leaving four children: John Wesley; James Henry, a soldier
of the Fifty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, killed at the
battle of Fair Oaks, Va. ; William Jasper and Mrs. Anna Kitlinger. Mr. Kerr
next married, in 1843, Anna Baldwin, a native of Oil Creek Township, this
county, born in 1825, 'daughter of Daniel and Rosanna Baldwin. Their chil-
dren were — Hannah (deceased), Mrs. Juline Bates, Mrs. Perrilla Hummer, Dan-
iel West, Mrs. Emma Carroll, Andrew T. (deceased), Mrs. Mary L. Sodiman
and Cassius. Mr. Kerr has divided his land liberally among his sons, and
has still 200 acres of fine land left. In his quiet old age he is deprived
entirely of his eye-sight. He and his worthy wife are members of the United
Brethren Church. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
ANDREW A. KERR, farmer, P. O. Gresbam, was born in August, 1812,
in Oil Creek Township, this county. His parents, Andrew and Nancy (Mars)
Kerr, natives of Ireland, came from Lancaster County, Penn., in 1801. Here
they endured the hardships incident to pioneer life, and cleared up and devel-
oped a farm. Their children were — Jane, Mrs. Margaret ^IcGinnett, Mary
Ann, Samuel, Mrs. Nancy Root, William, Mrs. Sarah Ashton, Mrs. Susan
McGlaughlin and Andrew A., all deceased except William and Andrew A. Our
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subject married Miss Mary Mars, of Mercer County, Perm., January 14, 1840,
and they then settled where they now live, and developed a comfortable home.
Their children were — William, of Crawford County; Andrew, Jr., of Vinton,
Benton Co., Iowa; Mrs. Nancy Mars; Mrs. Mary Jane Mack, of Indiana County,
Penn. ; Isabel, (deceased); James A. (deceased); Susan and Samuel B. Mrs.
Kerr died March 8, 1867. She was an earnest Christian, and her loss was
mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr. Kerr and his entire family are con-
sistent members of the United Presbyterian Church, and he has been a mem-
ber of its session since he united with that denomination in 1859. He is an
enthusiastic Prohibitionist; one of the worthy and representative citizens of
Oil Creek Township.
SILAS KERR, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Titusville, was born April 9,
1824, in Oil Creek Township, this county. His father, David Kerr, whose
parents emigrated from County Tyrone, Ireland, was born in Frankstown,
Penn., and came to this county soon after with his parents. Here, having lived
the life of a pioneer's son in the new county, he married Miss Esther Shelma-
dine. He died in 1833, leaving live children: Silas, Mrs. Jane Tubbs, Mary
(deceased), Robert R., and Mrs. Susan Tubbs (deceased). Mrs. Kerr died June
6, 1874. Our subject married Miss Mary Tubbs, July 1, 1847, and they have
remained in Oil Creek Township, this county, ever since, with the exception of a
few years spent lumbering in adjoining townships in Warren County. In
about 1871 they located on their present farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Kerr have
been born eight children: Mrs. Esther A. Whitford, Mrs. Lina Fish (deceased),
David T. , Mrs. Mary Perkins, Gary, and Ina, and two infants (deceased). Mr.
Kerr now owns property to the amoimt of 900 acres besides extensive lumber
mill interests. In politics he is a Democrat.
JAMES M. KERR, miller, P. O. Titusville, was born December 26, 1844, in Oil
Creek Township, this county; son of David Kerr. He married Miss Fannie M.
Homer, of Rome Township, this county, in May, 1871. She died August 22,
1878, leaving one daughter — Lena M. Mr. Kerr afterward married Miss Eva
L. Brooks, January 1, 1880. She was born in Warren County, Penn., and is
a daughter of Henry Brooks. They have two children: Edna M. and Lina.
Our subject has been engaged in farming most of his life. In the spring of
1878 he and his two brothers, Lynn H. and La Fayette J., purchased the old
Thompson mill site on Thompson Ran in Oil Creek Township, this county,
and built a large flour and general custom mill with three run of buhrs. In 1881
our subject purchased his brothers interest and has since been carrying on the
business on his own account. He has succeeded in making an excellent repu-
tation for the mill and is building up a large custom. Mr. Kerr has served
his township as Supervisor and School Director, positions he is now holding.
He is a man of lirst-class business principles. In politics is a Republican.
ALBERT B. KERR, miller and millwright, P.O. Titusville, was born August
16, 1855, in Kerr's Hill, Oil Creek Township, this county. His father, William
Kerr, one of the oldest pioneers of the township, and a son of Andrew Kerr,
is also a native of this township. Here he married Miss Catherine Conover,
and settled where he now lives. Their children are — Mrs. Sarah Ann St. Clair,
of Iowa, Andrew M. , George C. , Garrett B. , William H. , John N., Mrs.
Ophelia Alcorn, of Iowa, and Albert B. Mrs. Kerr died in 1877. Mr. Kerr
survives her at the advanced age of eighty-two and is one of the most highly
respected citizens of the township. Albert B. married Miss Maggie J. Mack,
April 20, 1881. Tney have two sons: Arthur N. and Stanley A. In Febru-
ary, 1884, a partnership was formed consisting of Albert B. Kerr, Garrett B.
KeiT, Hugh Jamison and James W. Crawford, for the purpose of carrying on a
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mill near Titusville on the Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Kailroad. They
erected a new building and fitted it up with machinery. The mill was opened
in May, and by strict attention to business principles they are building up a
large and flourishing custom. Mr. and Mrs. Ken* are consistent members of
the Presbyterian Church. He is an earnest supporter of the Prohibition party,
and at the County Convention in April, 1884, was nominated as their candi-
date for Prothonotary. Garrett B. Kerr was born July 4, 1844, and married
Miss Emma Kerr, April 30, 1871. Their children are — LydiaL., Frederick C.
and Kate.
ROBERT LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born July 18, 1813, in
Oil Creek Township, this county. His grandparents, John and Elizabeth
Lewis, of Ireland, came to this county in about 1800, and after living here
several years moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Their son, Robert, remained here
and married Miss Jane Curry, daughter of one of the early pioneers of this
township. He died in January, 1813, and his only son Robert (our subject)
was born in July following. Mrs. Lewis afterward married William Wilson,
of Yenango County. Our subject married Miss Sallie Breed, March 14, 1839.
They then settled where they now reside, and here by industry and good man-
agement they have acquired a fine farm of 100 acres of well- improved land.
Their children were — Mary, William W., Charles Hai-vey (deceased), John H.,
and Freelie M. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are consistent members of the Presby-
terian Church. He is a man of upright integrity and a citizen of recognized
influence in the community. In politics a lifelong Democrat.
BENJAMIN MARS, farmer, P. O. Gresham, was born June 5, 1822, in
Lawi-ence County, Penn. His father, William Mars, a native of Ireland, immi-
grated to America while a young man, and after living some time in Franks-
town, Penn., finally settled in Lawrence County with his brothers and sisters,
in about 1802, and there he married Miss Nancy Alexander. They developed
a fine farm, now owned by their son John J. Mr. Mars was a soldier in the
war of 1812. Our subject, who is the third of their four sons, came to this
township in 1844 and followed his trade as carpenter and developed his farm.
Here he married, March 10, 1846, Miss Isabel McGinnett, who died February
17, 1852, leaving two sons: William, deceased January 4, 1882, and John
Alexander, deceased November 28, 1855. Mr. Mars afterward married,
October 19, 1854, Miss Rebecca Breed, daughter of John Breed, a native of
Connecticut, and settler of Venango County. Their children were — John
Andrew, Mary Edith (deceased January 22, 1866), and Adelaide. Mr. and
Mrs. Mars are consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. By
industry and good management he has acquired a comfortable and pleasant
home. Mr. Mars is one of the leading and representative farmers of Oil
Creek Township. In politics he is a life-long Republican.
CAPT. ALANSON H. NELSON, Justice of the Peace, Hydetown, was
born April 22, 1828, in Tompkins County, N. Y., and moved to Chautauqua
County, same State, at four years of age. His father, William Nelson,
enlisted in the Regular Army and was killed in the Seminole war. Our subject
came to Oil Creek Township, this county, at seventeen years of age, and spent
about nine years lumbering. He married Miss Electa Strong, of Chautauqua
County, N. Y., November 8, 1849. In 1855 he sold out his interest in the
lumbering mill and bought a farm near the eastern border of this township.
Our subject enlisted August 1 1861, in the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Infantry, leaving his wife and seven small children. He, with Capt.
Chase, organized Company K, to the number of thirty men, by whom he was
elected First Lieutenant. When they reached Harrisburg, Penn., he was
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chosen to return and make up the remainder of the company, which he did,
enlisting fifty-live more men. The company was assigned to the Army of the
Potomac. At the death of Capt. Chase our subject was promoted to the com-
mand, June 17, 1862. He led his company through seventeen of the hard-
fought and historic battles of the Virginia campaigns. In the absence of
the field officers Capt. Nelson, being the senior Captain, took command of
the regiment for a period of eighteen months. He received his discharge in
November, 1864, leaving an honorable record as a brave and faithful soldier.
Since returning home he has devoted himself as actively to the pursuits of
civil life and the care of his family. Mr. Nelson was one of the organizers of
the Republican party in this county, but in 1872 he joined the Liberals and
voted for Horace Greeley, and in 1874 he joined and commenced the active
work of organizing the Greenback party. He was elected Justice of the Peace
in February, 1882, in Hydetown Borough, where he was located in April,
1881. He has served in the same ofBce two terms in Oil Creek Township.
Seven of Capt. Nelson's nine children are now living, viz. : William, in Smith
County. Kan. ; Mrs. Norah Keefer, Hornellsville, N. T. ; Mrs. Lucy Jones;
John; Dr. Charles E. ; Mary and Frank.
JOHN PASTORITJS, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born November 9, 1828,
in Centre County, Penn. His father, Abram Pastorius, married Martha Boal.
He made a trip to this county as early as 1801, on a visit to his two elder
brothers, who were early settlers here. He went back and brought a yoke of
oxen for his brothers' use on the farm, and returned to Centre County on foot.
His ancestors, referred to in Whittier's poems, were among the first settlers of
Germantown, Penn. Abram Pastorius and his wife, Martha, settled in Oil
Creek Township, this county, in 1838. Of their six children, four are now
living: William, James, Mrs. Jane Eobison and John. Mrs. Pastorius died
in 1843, Mr. Pastorius in 1871, aged eighty-four years. Our subject, after
obtaining a common school education, took a short course in Allegheny Col-
lege. He married Catherine J. Peebles, June 21, 1855. She was born in
Juniata County, Penn., in 1835, and was brought to this county in 1837 by her
parents, James and Margaret Peebles. Their children are — Mrs. Martha J. Lewis,
Margaret O. and James B. Our subject and wife have given their son a good
farm as a start in life, and have still a tine farm of 160 acres left. Mr. Pas-
torius has served the township in most of its offices, always fulfilling his duties
faithfully and to the satisfaction of the people. He is a man of strict integ-
rity, and is highly respected by the entire community. In politics he is a
Democrat.
JOHN SWAN SON, miller, Hydetown, is a native of Jankoping, Sweden,
born April 12, 1834, and with his wife came to America in 1871, locating in
Titusville, this county. Here, while learning our language and customs, he
worked at the carpenter's trade for two years. Having acquired the trade of
miller in his native country, he rented Thompson's Mill in Oil Creek Town
- ship, this county, which he operated for about five years. In 1880 he, in part-
nership with P. A. Foreblom, of Titusville. purchased a mill site of Charles
Hyde, and erected the Hydetown Mills. This they have fitted up with first-
class machinery, costing them in all upward of $12,000. Mr. Swanson has
personal charge of the mills. By his excellent work and polite treatment of
his patrons he has built up a good reputation for the mills, and a large custom.
January 18, 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Munson, by whom he has two
children: William and Emily. The family belongs to the Swedish Lutheran
Church, Titusville. Mr. Swanson is a business man of strict integrity, and as
a citizen is respected by the entire community.
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PINE TOWNSHIP.
SILAS C. BISHOP, farmer, P. O. Linesville.'was born in Pine Township,
this county, April 3, 1819, and is a son of Abram and Phebe (Maxwell)
Bishop, who came from New Jersey, and located in this county about 181!^;
about 1816-17 they settled on the farm now owned by Eufus Bishop, which
they cleared and improved, and there lived and died. They reared a large
family, ten of whom grew to maturity: William F. (deceased), Eliza A.
(deceased), Stephen M., John M., Francis, Silas C. Daniel, Eufus, Ephraim
and Maria. The subject of this sketch has always resided in Pine Township;
was married December 22, 1838, to Rachel, daughter of William Meeker, of
this township, by whom he has four children: Sylvester; Clarissa, Mrs. James
Garwood; Caroline, Mrs. Alfred Red; and Evaline, Mrs. Dillon P. Bright
Mr. Bishop has resided on his present farm about thirty- eight years, and has
made all the improvements. He has held various ofiSces in the township. In
politics he has always been a Republican, and a strict advocate of temperance
principles.
EIJFUS BISHOP, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in what is now Pine
Township, this county, February 8, 1824, and is a son of Abram and Phebe
(Maxwell) Bishop, natives of New Jersey, and among the first settlers of Con-
neaut Township, and later of Pine Township, this county, where they cleared
and improved the farm now owned and occupied by our subject. Abram was
a son of James and Susan'Biehop, of New Jersey, and early settlers in what is
now Summit Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Abram Bishop had thir-
teen children, of whom eight are now living. The subject of this sketch Las
always resided on the old homestead. He was married January 24, 1850, to
Julia Ann, daughter of John and Anna (Hill) Garwood, of Sadsbury Township,
this county. The issue of this union was live children: Sarah A. (Mrs. George
Souders), Martin (deceased), Calvin L., Melissa J. and Martha E. Mr.
Bishop has held several township offices. In politics he is a Republican.
WILLIAM C. BURT, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in Fowler,
Trumbull Co. , Ohio, April 8, 1831; son of Alva and Cornelia (Colts) Burt,
natives of Genesee County, N. Y., and who were among the pioneers of Trum-
bull County. Our subject was reared in Ashtabula County, and received a
limited education in the common schools of Andover, that county. At the age
of sixteen years he went on the lakes, and followed sailing one year, and at
the age of seventeen purchased a farm of sixty acres in Richmond Township,
Ashtabula Co., Ohio, which he paid for in six years, working at month's wages.
When twenty years of age he commenced lumbering in diiferent sections of the
country, which he followed up to 1866 for others, and then located in Pine
Township, this county, purchased the farm where he now resides and
embarked in the lumber business for himself, which he followed ten years.
Since 1876 he has been principally engaged in farming. He cleared and
improved his farm himself, lost a fine residence by fire in 1875 and rebuilt in
1876. His farm comprises 120 acres, about 100 of which are improved.
Our subject was married in 1855, to Augusta, daughter of Alonzo and Priscilla
(Prescott) Moulton, of Conneautville. His wife is a native of Maine. They
have one child — Dorcas. Mr. Burt is an A. Y. M. He has held several offices
in the gift of the township. In politics he is independent.
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"WILLIAM E. DENNIS, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in Pine
Township, this county, December 31, 1844; son of Aaron and Betsy (Meeker)
Dennis. His father came from the eastern part of the State and located in
Pine Township about 1834. His mother was a daughter of William Meeker,
who settled in Pine Township in 1819, and with three brothers^ — Moses, John
and Joseph — located on the farm a part of which is now owned by John Gaff-
ney, where they manufactured brick for several years. William Meeker later
settled on the farm now occupied by the widow of his son. Smith Meeker, and
lived there until his death. Aaron Dennis, the father of our subject, was twice
married. His first wife was Betsy Meeker, by whom he had eleven children:
William E., S. P., Polly J. (Mrs. James Culver), Almira (Mrs. Andrew Jack-
son), C. C, A. T., Emily (Mrs. George Adsit), Mary (Mrs. S. E. Clark),
Harriet (Mrs. D. A. Herring), John and Carrie. His second wife was Mrs.
Lucy (Flick) Wrightnour, by whom he had four children: Nancy (Mrs.
Charles D. Brown), Jonah, Charlie and Maggie. The subject of this sketch
was reared in Pine Township and received a limited education in the common
schools. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, being drafted for nine
months, and went with Company K, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry; was on guard duty most of the time, and was honor
ably discharged at the expiration of his term. He was married September 30,
1873, to Lucy, daughterjof John and Amanda (Smith) Eea, of Pine Township,
this county. He located on the farm where he now resides in 1870, most of
which he cleared and stumped himself and made all improvements in buildings,
etc., and has now one of the best producing farms in the township. Both he
and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member
of the G. A. K. ; has always been a Republican in politics and a strong
advocate of prohibition.
JACOB FREY; farmer, P. O. Linesville, was bom in Conneaut Township,
this county, September 18, 1806, and is a son of Henry and Barbara (Baum-
gartner) Frey, both natives of Lancaster County, and of German descent, who
settled in this county in 1800, locating in Conneaut Township, where they
cleared and improved a farm and there lived and died. They had sixteen
children: Catherine, John, Betsey, Polly, Barbara, Nancy, Martha, David,
Joseph, Samuel, Jacob, Henry, Enoch, George, Simeon and an infant, all
deceased but Samuel, Jacob, George and Simeon. The subject of this sketch was
reared in Conneaiit Township, this county, and resided here up to 1867, when
he purchased the farm in Pine Township where he now resides, a part of which
he has improved. The farm comprises 200 acres, about sixty of which are
under good cultivation. The subject of this sketch has been twice married.
His first wife was Rebecca, daughter of Samuel and Susan (Payton) Gilliland,
of Conneaut Township, this county, by whom he had five children: Mary,
Amos (deceased), Benjamin J., Louisa R. (now Mrs. Smith Line), and Alinda
E. (now Mrs. William M. Shaw). His present wife is Sarah L., daughter of
Andrew and Theodate (Buell) Linn, of North Shenango Township, this county,
by whom he has had five children: Arista B. (deceased), Caroline T. (now Mrs.
William L. Wildrick), Henry, Nervie, and Buell L. (deceased). Mr. Frey is one
of the substantial farmers of Pine Township. Both he and his wife are mem-
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been connected
for many years. He has held several o£Bces in the gift of Conneaut and Pine
Townships; in politics he is a Prohibitionist.
MYRON HENDRICK, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was born in New Hamp-
shire, February 12, 1841, and is a son of Otis M. and Lucy (Alden) Hen-
drick, who settled in Pine Township, this county, in 1852, locating on the
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farm now owned by B. Seelye, Esq., which was one of the oldest settled in the
township, though, at the time they located oa it, it was all over-run with
underbrush, which they had to clear oflf, and in the course of time had to
make all necessary improvements, such as fencing, putting up new buildings,
etc. They resided there until 1864, when they purchased another farm in the
neighborhood. Otis M. Hendrick died in 1873 at the age of sixty-nine, on
the farm now owned by C. R. Hendrick. He was a native of Wilbraham,
Mass. His wife is a native of Connecticut, and still survives him. He had
five children: Orlando B. (deceased), Myron, Otis N. (killed near Richmond in
the late war of the Rebellion), Lucy (now Mrs. Frank H. Potter), and Carlos
R. The subject of this sketch was married July 2, 1868, to Eliza, daughter
of Obed and Margaret (Gilliland) Garwood, of Conneaut Township, this
county, by whom he has three children: Harry H., Blanche and M. Park.
Mr. Hendrick has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1868; is one of
the thorough-going farmers of Pine Township; he has held nearly all the
offices in the gift of his township, and is now serving his second term as Jus-
tice of the Peace. The last time he was elected, he received every vote cast in
the township, and had more votes than any other officer that was voted for. In
politics he was a DemcJcrat, but now is a Prohibitionist.
B. O. IRONS, Postmaster at Linesville, was born in Conneaut Township,
this county, February 24, 1824, son of George and Rachel L. (Lane) Irons,
who settled in Conneaut Township, this county, in 1816, on the farm now
owned by W. H. Bradt, which they cleared and improved and where they
lived and died. George Irons was a native of New York City, a son of Capt.
John Irons, a native of Holland and an old sea Captain, who was drowned in
New York harbor. Rachel L., the wife of George, was a native of New Jer-
sey, and a daughter of James and Susan (Keats) Bishop, who settled in what
is now Summit Township, this county, in 1816. George Irons had nine chil-
dren, of whom three died in infancy, and six grew to maturity, viz. : Martha
A., now Mrs. J. V. Ladner; Mary E., afterward Mrs. S. L. Curtis, deceased;
James R. ; William B. ; Susan A., now Mrs. A. W. Bunnell, and Bradford O.
Our subject was reared in Conneaut Township, this county, and educated in
the common schools. He was married October 4, 1854, to Amanda, daughter of
Lewis and Lorinda (Crooker) Ward, of Cussewago Township, this county, by
whom he had one son, G. Warner, who died in his twenty-sixth year. A|ter
his marriage Mr. Irons was engaged in farming seven years in Conneaut
Township, and then removed to Linesville, where he embarked in mercantile
business, in which he was actively engaged for several years. In 1874 he was
appointed Postmaster at Linesville, which position he still holds. His wife
died December 11, 1883, aged fifty-two. Both she and her son were members
of the Baptist Church of Linesville, as is also our subject, who has been a mem-
ber since seventeen years of age. Mr. Irons is a member of the I. O. O. F.,
and is one of the representative and leading citizens of Linesville; he has
served as Burgess of Linesville, and has held many other minor offices. In
politics he is a Republican, and a strong advocate of temperance principles.
Mr. Irons also owns the land situated within the northern limits of Linesville,
known as the Northwestern Pennsylvania Poultry Farm, upon which he has
recently erected several buildings adapted to the poultry business.. Messrs.
H. J. Eager and M. B. Naramore have rented the premises for a term of
years, and are establishing the most extensive poultry business in this part
of the State.
REV. CHAMBERS T. JACK, minister of the Baptist Church, Linesville,
was born in Kittanning, Penn., March 20, 1846, son of John and Alice (Bow-
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ser) Jack, natives of Armstrong County, Penn., parents of five sons and five
daughters. One son, James W., served in all about three years during the war
of the Rebellion in the Seventy- eighth, also One Hundred and Fourth, Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Infantry; was honorably discharged and returned home
without a wound. The father, who was a consistent member of the Regular
Baptist Church, died June 15, 1883; the mother, a consistent member of the
German Baptist Church, is now living in Clarion County, Penn., with three
of her children. Our subject, who is third in the family, graduated from
Reidsburgh University, Clarion County. Penn., where he afterward taught mathe-
matics and Latin for one year. In the fall of 1875 ]\Ir. Jack commenced the
ministry in the Regular Baptist Church at Enterprise, Penn., where he
remained two years; from there he went to Townville, this county, in 1876,
and in 1879 came to Linesville to fill the charge as Pastor of the Baptist
Church, continuing as such until January 1, 1884, when he was obliged to
resign in consequence of a stroke of paralysis. Our subject enlisted in 1865
in the One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving
with the Army of the Potomac, chiefly under the Provost Marshal, at Norfolk,
Va. Was present at the siege of Petersburg, and after about six months' serv-
ice was honorably discharged at the close of the war, In August, 1865, and
returned home. He was twice married, on first occasion, in 1869, to Miss
Tilla A. Bowser, a native of Armstrong County, Penn., and to this union were
born two daughters: Almeda M. and Lula L. Mrs. Jack dying April 6, 1878,
our subject married, August 20, 1881, Miss Rosa A. Heath, a native of Will-
iamstield, Ohio, daughter of Linus T. Heath, who moved to this county in 1867,
locating in Linesville in March, 188'2, and has been engaged in general
mercantile business here ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Heath are consistent mem-
bers of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Jack is their only child. To Rev. and Mrs.
Jack has been born one son- — Fred. Our subject is an earnest, energetic, patri-
otic and Christian man. Since his return from the army hia health has shown
itself to have been much impaired during the service.
NATHAN KNAPP farmer. P. O. Linesville, was born in Onondaga County,
N. Y. , April 10, 1821; son of David and Sophia (Knapp) Knapp. He came
to Crawford County, Penn., .in 1843, and in 1844 located in Pine Township. He
was married December 31, 1845, to Anna, daughter of William and Barbara
(Frey) Meeker, of Pine Township, this county, by whom he has three chil-
dren: James D., Albert E. and William F. He settled on the farm, where he
now resides, in 1848, that section being then an unbroken wilderness. In
1861 he built a saw and shingle-mill, and became engaged in the manufacture
of laths and shingles, in which he continued about twenty years, and in the
meantime cleared and improved between forty and fifty acres of his farm.
His wife's father, William Meeker, settled in Pine Township, this county, in
1818. He was a native of Virginia and a resident of Meadville, Penn. Sev-
eral years previous to his settlement in Pine Township, he settled on the farm,
a part of which is now owned by John Goffrey; this he cleared and after-
ward removed to the farm now occupied by the widow of his son. Smith
Meeker, and resided there until his death. He had seven children: Sarah,
now Mrs. Edwin Bishop; Betsey, now Mrs. Aaron Dennis; Rachel, now Mrs.
S. C. Bishop; Patience, now Mrs. Milo Miller; Polly, now the widow Gardner,
a resident of Linesville; Adeline and Anna (twins), former married to John
D. Williams, both now deceased; latter now Mrs. Nathan Knapp. Mr. and
Mrs. Knapp are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he
is a Republican.
THOMAS LIMBER, proprietor of tannery, Linesville, was born in Mer-
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cer County, Penn. , August 20, 1840; son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Armor)
Limber, former a native of Mercer County, latter of Crawford County, Penn.,
both now living in Mercer County. They are parents of seven children. Mr*
Limber is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Christopher LiuK
ber, who is a farmer, was a private, and his father an officer in the Revolution,
ary war. Our subject and his brother, William W. , enlisted October 1, 1861,
in the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving with the Army of
the Potomac, and were present at the siege of Yorktown and the engagements
at Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, at which latter, May 30, 1862, Thomas
was wounded in his left shoulder by a minie rifle ball, and was consequently-
honorably discharged in October, 1862, and returned home. William W.
remained in the service, and was in all the engagements his regiment partici-
pated in. He received a severe wound in the left leg, and had a thumb
injured. He veteranized, and at the close of the war was honorably dis-
charged. Our subject enlisted, for the second time, for three months, when Gen.
Lee made his raid into Pennsylvania, and was present at the battle of Parkers-
burg. Mr. Limber learned the trade of tanner and currier before the war,,
a business he has worked at most of his life. He moved to Linesville in the-
spring of 1874, and purchased the tannery at that place in 1876, since which
time he has conducted the business alone. He also owns a handsome resi-
dence in Linesville, and fifteen acres of improved land just outside the corpora-
tion limits. Our subject was twice married, on first occasion, in 1866, to Misp.
Elizabeth Donaldson, a native of Mercer Covyity, Penn., who bore him two chil-
dren: Emma J. and William J. Mrs. Limber dying May 19, 1871, our sub-
ject then married, August 4, 1873, Miss Sarah J. Kodgers, a native of Mercer
County, Penn., and to this union were born three children: Katie G., Charles-
C. and Thomas C. Mrs. Limber died November 28, 1883. Our subject is at
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also the R. T. of T. , and is a
Commissioner of the S. N. Warner Post, No. 352, G. A. R.
FRANK C. LOWING, editor Linesville Herald, Linesville, was born in
Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., January 11, 1857, and is a son of H. D. and
Nancy J. (Pierce) Lowing. He was educated in Oberlin College; at the age of
fourteen served an apprenticeship at the printer's trade, in Newton County,
Mo., and later in Pittsburgh, Penn. In 1881 he took charge of the editorial
department of the Linesville Herald, of which he is one of the proprietors,
and which he has successfully conducted to the present time. He was married
in October, 1879, to Christiana, daughter of L. W. and E. N. Jencks, of Con-
neaut Township, this county, by whom he has two children: Eva and Lillian.
In politics Mr. Lowing is a Republican.
HON. ROBERT P. MILLER, attorney at law, Linesville, was born near
New Castle, Penn., and is a son of Jesse and Rebecca (Steele) Miller. He was-
reared on a farm and educated in the common schools and the academy at New
Castle, and after leaving school studied law with A. M. Barnes, Esq., of New
Castle. He settled in Linesville in 1846; was admitted to the bar of Crawford
County in 1853, and was engaged in the practice of law up to 1858, when he>
was elected to the Legislature and re-elected in 1859. He was the sole repre-
sentative of the county, though the county previously had two members. In
1860 he embarked in mercantile business, in which he was engaged about sevea
years, and since then has given his time to farming and the practice of his
profession. He was married in 1843 to Margaret, daughter of Alexander and
Elizabeth (Chambers) Erwin, of Lawrence County, Penn. They have no chil-
dren, but have an adopted son — Walter. Mr. Miller is a member of th*
Masonic fraternity and the P. of H. , and is known throughout the coun-
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ty by the P. of H. as an able speaker and a faithful representative of
their interests. He has served the Borough of Linesville as Burgess several
terms, and is now serving a second term as Justice of the Peace. He is now
the National Greenback candidate for Congress for his district. In politics
he was formerly a Republican, but of late years has been Independent.
ALVIN MILLER (deceased) was a native of New York State, born in
1823; son of John and Anna (Brown) Miller, who settled in Evansburg, this
county, about 1830, and afterward for a time resided in Summit Township,
and about 1840 located in Linesville, where they lived and died. They had
seven children: Mahala, Nelson, Alvinia, Caroline, Alvin, Emily, Maryette
(now Mrs. William Cunningham), all deceased except the last-named. The
subject of this sketch was a resident of Linesville about forty years, during
which time he carried on the blacksmith's trade. He was married May 13,
1847, to Rhoda, daughter of Samuel and Sophia (Meacham) Eastman, of
Linesville, Penn., by whom he had five children: Harmon, Vamum, Alonzo,
James (deceased) and Arvilla. The three sons are engineers in the employ of
the Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad. Mr. Miller was a member of the Free-Will
Baptist Church. A prominent P.|& A. M., member of the I. O. O. F. and
the R. T. of T. He had held several oflSces in the Borough of Linesville,
and was a stanch Republican. He died June 14, 1880, at the age of fifty-
seven years. His widow, three sons and a daughter survive him.
M. B. NARAMORE, dentist, Linesville, was born in East Fallowfield
Township, this county, April 15, 1842, son of Levi and Sarah A. (Barber)
Naramore, natives of Steuben County, N. Y., and who came to this county in
1836, settling on a farm in East Fallowfield Township. They were parents of
five children and were consistent members of the Baptist Church. Levi died
in the fall of 1843; his widow, being left with the five children, was obliged to
surrender our subject to the care of others, who gave him no advantages (other
than what might be derived from hard work), and who returned him to his
mother at the age of about nine years, poorly clad and in delicate health. Dur-
ing our subject's stay with his grandfather, his mother married William Camp-
bell, by whom she had one son. Mr. Campbell died before M. B. returned
home; the widow died in 1867. Our subject attended school after leaving his
grandfather, received a partial academic education, and in 1862 commenced
the study of dentistry with his uncle, John Naramore, at Rochester, N. Y.,
then entered on the practice of his profession in 1868, in Linesville, Penn.
where he has since continued with eminent success. The Doctor has been a
member of Lake Erie Dental Association, and Pennsylvania State Dental
Society each for over twelve years. He has practiced his profession for past six
years, each alternate two weeks at Linesville and Conneautville, Penn., and at
both places enjoys a first-class connection. Dr. Naramore was married, Octo-
ber 12, 1869, to Miss Emma E. Deiter, a native of Livingston County, N. Y.
Our subject owns a fine residence centrally located in Linesville. He is a mem-
ber of the I. O. O. F., and R. A. ; in politics is an anti-monopolist.
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RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP.
DON E. ASHLEY, M. D., P. O. Guy's Mills, was born at Guy's Mills, Jan-
uary 13, 1846, son of Carl D. Ashley, also a physician, who came to Guy's
Mills at an early day. He studied medicine with Dr. Woodruff, of Meadville,
and his first year's practice was at Centreville. He afterward located at Guy's
Mills, and there followed the practice of his profession for thirty-five years.
He moved from Guy's Mills to Meadville, Penn., where he resided for some
five or six years before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, where he still resides. His
wife, Harriet (Sikes) Ashley, died in September, 1877. They were the par-
ents of three children, now living: Carlton G., Nellie M. and Don E. Our
subject attended the common schools of his native town, and finished his edu-
cation in the common branches at the high school of Townville, this county.
He studied medicine with his father, and received his diploma from the med-
ical college at Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated in 1871. He entered on
the practice of his profession at Mill Village, Erie County, where he remained
six months, and then went to Little Cooley, this county. He there continued
practice about nineteen months, and then moved to Guy's Mills, where he took
charge of his father's practice on the latter leaving that town. Here the Doc-
tor has since remained, and to such an extent has he gained the confidence of
the people by his thorough knowledge, skill and close attention to business,
that his ride now extends over five townships. Our subject was married. Sep-
tember 8, 1870, to Miss Mary A. Guy, born in 1850, by whom he has one child
— Don Carlton — born January 19, 1873. Mrs. Ashley is a daughter of Augus-
tus and Maria (Ames) Guy, former deceased. Dr. Ashley iu politics is a Repub-
lican.
FRANK BANDLEY, stone mason and farmer, P. O. Townville, was born
in Mead Township, this county, November 22, 1839, son of Jacob and Susan
(Mason) Bandley, natives of Switzerland. They immigrated to America and
located in New Jersey, in 1828, but eventually moved to Mead Township, this
county. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Frank is fifth. Our
subject received a limited education, and learned the trade of stone mason,
which he has always worked at more or less. He bears the reputation of being
a good workman, honest in all his business transactions. In 1873 he came to
Randolph Township, this county, and bought a farm, which he sold nine years
later, and then removed to his present place of residence. Mr. Bandley enlisted,
September 10, 1864, in Company F, One Hundred and Ninety-ninth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, serving to the close of the war, and was in several
engagements. In 1860 our subject married Miss Judy Dickson, born in Wood-
cock Township, this county, in March, 1838. Four children have been born
to this union: William E., Mary A., Ida M. and Julia.
VIRGIL G. BIRCHARD, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in
Venango (now Cambridge) Township, this county, October 27, 1821, son of
Virgil and Jemima (Marcy) Birchard, natives of Massachusetts and early set-
tlers of Crawford County, parents of four children, of whom Virgil G. is the
eldest. The early life of our subject was spent on the farm and in attending
school in the neighlmring schoolhouse. His first farm was situated in Rock-
dale Township, this county, where he remained several years. In 1865 he
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purchased the farm on which he now resides, consisting of 106 acres of choice
land, located in the northeast part of the township. Ten years previous to
removing here Mr. Birchard lived in the Brawley neighborhood, and while
there was twice elected Justice of the Peace; has also served in other town-
ship offices. Was formerly a member of the State Police. During the Rebellion
he was drafted, but hired a substitute. On December 3, 1844, he was married to
Mies Mary H. Hall, born in Randolph Township, this county, February 15,
1826, daughter of Ansel and Clarissa (Spring) Hall. To this union were born
three children: Celestia, wife of James Everett; Virgil A,, landlord of the Com-
mercial Hotel at Guy's Mills, and Mary, wife of Jerry M. Burroughs, also of
the Commercial Hotel. Our subject has been a consistent member of the
Congregational Church of Guy's Mills for several years. In politics he is a
jstanch Republican.
BIRCHARD & BURROUGHS, proprietors of Commercial Hotel, Guy's
Mills. Virgil A. Birchard, senior member of this firm, was born in Randolph
Township, this county, July 7, 1857, son of V. G. Birchard. His early life
was employed in assisting his parents on the homestead farm and in attending
the common and select schools of the county. In 1878, in company with his
parents, he went to New Albion, N. Y., and purchased the hotel property
known as the " New Albion House," and continued in business there three
years, when he returned to Randolph Township. Our subject then engaged
with A. M. Hall as teamster and assistant in his store. During the summer
of 1883 he assisted on his father's farm, and in March, 1884, in partnership
with his brother-in-law. J. M. BuiTOughs, opened the Commercial Hotel at
Guy's Mills, in connection with which they have a livery stable and do gen-
eral teaming for the merchants. Jerry M. Burroughs was born in Cattaraugus
County, N. Y., July 8, 1857, son of Aretus P. and Susan (Woodmancy) Bur-
roughs (both deceased), natives of Rhode Island, parents of six children, viz. :
Leroy A., Ira P., Joseph A., Avery D. (deceased), Patheria J. (wife of A.
Mosier) and Jerry M. Our subject was raised on a farm and obtained his
education in the common and high schools of his native county. His first
business enterprise was in New Albion, N. Y., where he opened a grocery
which he disposed of a year later and became junior member of the firm of
Birchard & Burroughs. He was united in marriage August 8, 1880, with Miss
Mary C. Birchard, born March 13, 1860. Three children were the result of
this union: Sadie Edna, Merle and Inez. Although young in years the firm
of Birchard & Burroughs are experienced in business, energetic and enter-
prising.
DeWITT C. BLANCHARD, retired farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born
in Steuben Township, this county, June 23, 1840, sou of George W. and Eliza
J. (Coburn ) Blanchard, natives of Vermont, and early settlers of Crawford
County (both deceased). They were parents of eleven children, of whom DeWitt
C. is the youngest. Our subject received a common school education, and early in
life learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed till the war
of the Rebellion broke out, when he enlisted in a three months regiment, but
eventually entered the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Com-
pany A. Mr. Blanchard was in all the engagements in which the regiment
took part until he was wounded at Gaines' Mill, Va., June 27, 1862, which
necessitated his discharge in October, same year. In September, 1864, he
re-enlisted, and served till the close of the war. In consequence of his wound
he has worked but little at his trade, and about two years since was compelled
to retire from active life and labor. For several years he was also engaged in
agricultural pursuits, and now lives on his farm. Our subject was married
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August 28, 1864, to Mies Ellen Sikes, bom in Randolph Township, this
county, January 10, 1847. Two children were born to this union: Fred M.
and Mildred. Mr. Blanchard has filled several township offices, and is at
present Assessor; has for six years acted as Tax Collector. He is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Is a member of Gleason Post, G. A. R.,
and the K. of H. Politically he is a Republican.
PETER BOGARDUS, Postmaster and farmer, P. O. Black Ash, was born
in Allegany County, N. Y., December 16, 1838, son of -Nicholas Bogardus,
also a native of Allegany County, born April 17, 1815, and son of Peter and
Elizabeth (Dempsey) Bogardus, natives of New York, and parents of ueven
children. Nicholas, who is the fifth in the family, came to this county and
located on the farm where he now lives, and which at that time was in a state
of nature. He was married to Fanny Taft, who died leaving to his care three
sons: Peter, Timothy and Mark. His second wife, Isabel Hoffman, is a native
of Warren County. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
for about forty years. Our subject, who has always followed the occupation
of a farmer, was appointed, in 1878, Postmaster at Black Ash, where he opened
a small grocery business. He was married March 20, 1860, to Emily A. Dan-
iels, a native of this county, born October 10, 1840; died September 18, 1863,
leaving one son — James B. — born January 17,1861, married December 25, 1883,
to Ida L. Boals, born in "Venango County, Penn., June 14, 1865. Abigail
Adkinson, second wife of our subject, was born in South Shenango Township,
December 4, 1836; died August 11, 1874, leaving three children: Emily J.,
Alfred E. and Peter L. Mr. Bogardus was married for the third time January
27, 1876, to Ellen Oaks, born in this county August 17, 1841. Our subject is
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; of the K of H at Guy's Mills;
has filled several township offices.
JOHN W. BRAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Frenchtown, was born in Mead
Township, this county, January 16, 1842, son of John R. and Sarah (Hoskins)
Brawley, who were among the first settlers of Crawford County, parents oiE
six children, of whom John W. is the fourth. Our subject was educated at
the common schools of his neighborhood, and began his career in life as a
iarmer, which occupation he has always followed. He was married Septem-
ber 10, 1869, to IVIiss Louisa Hamilton, by whom he has four children, viz.:
William, George, Hattie and Lovina.
ALLEN T. BRITTON (deceased) was born in Greene County, Va., Janu-
ary 15, 1823, third child of William and Nancy (Baremore)Britton, natives of
Oreene County, Va., and of German descent; they reared a family of thirteen
children. Our subject received a common school education and early in life
began to work at the carpenter's and joiner's trade, at which he continued
until he earned the money to make a payment on a farm, when he turned his
attention to agricultural pursuits and eventually became one of the substantial
as well as practical farmers of Randolph Township and also became quite an
extensive stock grower. He was but two years of age when his parents moved
to this county and located in South Shenango Township, where his early life
was employed in assisting on the home farm, and in attending the common
schools of the neighborhood. Our subject was united in marriage September
30, 1847, with Miss Hannah Mullen, who was born in South Shenango Town-
ship, this county, March 18, 1830, daughter of William and Matilda (Driggs)
Mullen, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, and early settlers
of South Shenango Township, this county. They were parents of twelve chil-
dren, of whom Mrs. Britton is the fifth. To this union following children were
born, viz. : William A. (deceased), married to Angeline Davison (they had two
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children: William B. and Emma E.); Charles P., married to Emma E. Ban-
ister (have four children: Alice F., Earnest D., Harry and Charles); Orlando
H., married to Rilla Pierce (have two children: Myrtia B. and Nellie A.); John
A., married to Helen Hall (have three children: James K., Allen H. , and Lee
M.); Luther E., married to ElathaOaks (have two children: Clinton W. and
Lela E.); Nancy M., married to Jonathan Oaks (have one child, Lina E.);
lanthia E., married to Duane Terrell (have one child, Benton C. ); George W. ;
James E. ; Jane A. ; Earnest G. ; Estella P. ; Mary E. ; Fred E. and Henry W. Mr.
Britton moved with his family to Randolph Township, this county, in 1859, and
his farm soon became one of the best regulated in the country. He enlisted
in Company A., Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania "Volunteer Infantry
and during service contracted a disease which eventually ended his career,
March 19, 1875, and his loss fell heavily upon the neighborhood as well as his
family. Since the death of her husband the farm has been successfully car-
ried on by Mrs. Britton with the assistance of her children. In this volume
will be found a portrait of A. T. Britton, deceased.
OLIVER L. BRUNSON, retired farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in
Charlotte, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., January 12, 1839, son of Munson and
Electa (Chase) Brunson, natives of Massachusetts, and parents of seven chil-
dren, four of whom died in infancy. Our subject received a common school
education and commenced life as a farmer. He taught school one term in
South Randolph. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company F,
One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York State Volunteers, serving three
years. He participated in several noted engagements, such as Chancellorsville,
Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, on which latter occasion, in the bayonet
charge to capture the flag, he was wounded in the left shoulder and taken
prisoner July 1, 1863. Mr. Brunson was confined in several prison dens;
first, in Belle Isle, then Libby; thence sent to Scott's Prison, from there
returned to Belle Isle, and finally conveyed to AndersonvilJe, Savannah,
Millen, Charleston and Florence, respectively, at which latter place he was
paroled November 20, 1864. While prisoner he contracted scurvy and rheu-
matism, which renders him a total cripple and almost helpless; as a partial
compensation for which he receives a pension of $72 per month. The three
brothers living were all in the service and all disabled — Enos S., wounded in
the right hand, Alfred F., wounded in the left hand, and our subject wounded
in the left shoulder. Mr. Brunson was married October 10, 1865, to Miss
Rosa Shade, born May 22, 1844. To this union were born four children:
Leon E., Mary L. and Florence and Flora (twins). Our subject is a member
of the Congregational Church at Guy's Mills; in politics he is a Republican.
JOSEPH STILLMAN BYHAM, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in
New York State, while his parents were en route to this county, June 15, 1816,
eldest child of John E. and Abigail (Oaks) Byham, natives of Massachusetts.
Our subject received a common school education and commenced life as a
farmer. He moved to his present property in 1838, and from a wilderness has
transformed it into a flourishing farm. Mr. Byham was married November
15, 1838, to Mary M. Drake, daughter of Abraham and Prvidence (March)
Drake, born in Massachusetts, August 14, 1817. Six children were the
result of this union, four now living: Josephs.; Diana E.. wife of Marcus
Daniels; Edgar and Charles F., all married and living within sight of the old
homestead. Charles F. was born October 6, 1856, and married July 17, 1881,
to Elizabeth Rees, born in Wayne Township, this county, July 16, 1863,
daughter of William and Susan (Brown) Rees, natives of Crawford County.
Our subject has been School Director several years.
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EDWIN BYHAM, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Randolph Town-
ship, this eoanty, January 25, 1826; son of Jonas and Mary (Smith) Byham,
natives of Massachusetts and early settlers of Randolph Township. They
were parents of twelve children, of whom Edwin is fourth. Our subject
received such school training as the times afforded. In 1876 he moved to his
present farm, which is carried on in all branches. Mr. Byham was married in
1856 to Miss Ellen C. Cady, born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 17,
1837. Four children were born to this union, viz. : Eber, Abram, Leverette
and Sylvia. Our subject had the misfortune to receive an' injury in the arm
several years ago, which has within the past three years developed into rheu-
matism, rendering him in a measure helpless and causing him intense suffer-
ing, which he endures with great fortitude and without a murmur. He has
been Township Assessor. Is a member of the Congregational Church at Guy's
Mills. His son Eber, who is at home managing the farm, was born March 13,
1857, and was married September 12, 1878, to Miss Florence Fagundus, a
native of Wayne Township, this county, born June 1, 1858. To this union
were born four children: Cora May, Florence Mildred, Lulu Maud and Fran-
cis Lynn. The two eldest were consumed to ashes and Lulu Maud badly
burned in a house that was destroyed by fire.
NEWELL BYHAM, proprietor of saw-mill, P. _0. Guy's Mills, was born
in Randolph Township, this county, February 27, 1850. Our subject was
raised on a farm and received his education at the common schools. He com-
menced life as a farm hand, which occupation he followed several years He
came to his present place of residence in 1881 and built a saw-mill with a
capacity of 4,500 feet per day. Mr. Byham has deservedly gained the highest
esteem of the people by his fair and honest dealings; he is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics is a Republican.
ESICK L. COBURN, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Chenango
County, N. Y., November 19, 1803; son of Amariah and Rose Linda Cobum.
Our subject received a limited common school education and served an appren-
ticeship to the tanner's, currier's and shoe-maker's trades, which occupation
he followed several years. He was twice married; on the first occasion Octo-
ber 10, 1826, to Hannah R. Jewel, born May 22, 1803; she died about 1843,
leaving seven children, viz.: Joseph H., Maria E., Susannah L., Humphrey J.,
Thomas B., Harvey M. and Laura P. Mr. Coburn next married, in 1844,
Phcebe Smith, a native of Crawford County, by whom he had five children,
four living: Ira C, Lida A., John and Frances E. Our subject has held sev-
eral minor township offices. He has been Deacon in the Congregational Church
several years. He has been an enterprising, hard-working man, and is highly
respected in the community.
CHARLES H. CORLISS, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Grafton
County, N. H., January 23, 1855; son of Calvin and Carrie (Hartwell) Cor-
liss, natives of New Hampshire, now making their home in Dakota; the former
born in 1827, a machinist by trade, but of late years a farmer; the latter born
December 29, 1834. They are parents of four children: Bell, Carrie, Harley
and Charles H. Our subject received a common school education, and served
an apprenticeship to the butcher's trade. In 1866 he opened a shop in Titns-
ville, Penn., where he continued in business about eight years, when he came
to Randolph Township, this county, where his father purchased a farm. For
several years Mr. Corliss dealt extensively in stock, buying and selling, and
during the last four or five years has employed most of his time in teaming.
He was married. May 3, 1881, to Miss Hattie Sybrant, born in Mead Town-
ship, this county, October 9, 1860, daughter of Oscar and Rassella (Gilbert)
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Sybrant, the latter deceased. Our subject is a member of the K. of H. Lodge
of Guy's Mills, and of the L O. O. F., of Townville.
WILLIAM P. CROUCH, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph
Township, this county, Blarch 28, 1849; son of Delos and Susannah (Byham)
Crouch, former of whom was born March 4, 1816, and died June 5, 1875; the
latter was born January 18, 1821, and died May 17, 1863. Delos Crouch
came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1826, and followed farming all
his days. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
which he was Steward several years. They were parents of six^girls and four
boys: Mary E. (wife of C. Loveless), Emma J. (wife of S. Fitch), Ella S.,
Adelia (deceased, wife of T. Wilder), Eudora, Inez, Lesley (died in the army),
William P., Roscoe (deceased) and Horace E. The latter was bom July 27,
1858, and graduated at the Cambridge Conservatory of Music, June 25, 1884.
Our subject's paternal grandfather, Jonathan Crouch, was born April 2, 1773,
and died November 20, 1826. His wife, Elizabeth Perkins, was born May 17,
1791, and died August 21, 1873. The subject of this sketch was regularly
brought up to fanning, and has followed that occupation all his life. He was
married December 17, 1876, to Miss Amelia Smith, born in Randolph Town-
ship, this county, September 22, 1856, daughter of Joel and Mary (Blanchard)
Smith, of Randolph Township.
GEORGE W. CUTSHALL, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills. The grandfather
of our subject, Philip Cutshall, was born in Pennsylvania in 1767; ajid his wife
Elizabeth was bom in 1760. In 1803 they came from Cumberland County to
Venango County, settling about six miles west of Franklin. They had three
sons: John, Jacob and George, and one daughter — Nancy. The sons, on
arriving at maturity, were among the early settlers of this township, locating
in 1814, their parents coming subsequently. Their father died in 1829, their
mother in 1836. Their youngest son, George, the father of our subject, was
born in Cumberland County, Penn. , April 29, 1799, and was four years old
when brought to Venango County, where he grew to maturity, undergoing the
privations of pioneer life. In 1823 he married Jane Sterling, and by this
union had thirteen children: Jeremiah, Nancy, Eliza, Maria, Mary Jane,
Gorge W., Warren, Sarah E., Philip M., Jacob A., Joseph R., La Fayette and
Lydia A. Mr. Cutshall settled on the place where his son George now resides,
and was the owner of 400 or 500 acres, which now constitute several farms.
Here Mr. Cutshall remained the greater portion of his life and here he raised
his family. A short time prior to his death, in company with his wife, he
visited his daughter in Lorain County, Ohio, and eventually purchased prop-
erty and removed there, where he died in March, 1876, his widow in April,
1883. The subject of our sketch was born on the homestead on which he now
lives, December 30, 1832. Owing to lack of school privileges in his youth,
his education is somewhat limited, but his mind has been broadened by the
extended experiences of a life which, although mainly devoted to the farm,
has also reached out to numerous business enterprises. Among other things,
he assisted in building the first railroad that ran into Cleveland, Ohio. He
has held nearly all the official honors it is in the power of the township to
bestow. During the war he went out with the State militia, but did not see
active service. He is a member of the State Police, also of the Grange at Guy's
Mills. In 1853 he was married to Matilda I. Masiker, who was born Sep-
tember 12, 1830. The result of this union has been three children: A. Frank,
Sarah Eliza (wife of W. E. Russell, of Randolph Township), Lafayette (born
April 19, 1860, died October 10, 1864). Mr. Cutshall is one of the most
extensive breeders of short horn cattle in the county, having several head pur-
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chased in Kentucky and Ohio, and about twenty head of registered stock of
his own raising.
LOREN DAVISON, retired farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Otis
Mass., June 25, 1819; son of Nathaniel and Amy (Gile) Davison, natives of
Massachusetts; former born November 12, 1793, and still living on the old home
place. In 1821 our subject's parents removed to Randolph Township. When
twenty-four years of age Loren left home and took up the farm he now resides
on, then covered with wood, but now under thorough cultivation and rented by
his sons, our subject having retired from active life. During the Rebellion Mr.
Davison enlisted in Company G, Fifty-sisth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
being detailed from his company to do provost guard duty. For twenty-five years
during the summer months he was a well-digger, earning at that occupation
from $100 to $125 per year. In 1843 Mr. Davison married Abigail Hodge,
born in Vermont in 1826, and daughter of Sylvanus and Sally (Rose) Hodge,
natives of Vermont and early settlers of Crawford County. To this union
have been born seven children: Emma (wife of P. Phillips), Charles H. (mar-
ried to Sarah Heth), Sylvanus (married to Evelina Phillips), William C.
(deceased), David M. (married to Delia Hites), Warren (married to Sarah
Culver), and Ella (wife of Bert Smith). Our subject for twenty-five years
has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In poli-
tics he has always been a Republican.
WILLIAM DAVISON, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Randolph
Township, December 80, 1830, son of Nathaniel and Amy (Gile) Davison.
Our subject received a fair common school education and chose farming as his
life vocation. He commenced to work for his father as soon as he was old
enough to wield an ax, trimming brush and burning log heaps. His farm is
a standing testimony of what industry and perseverance can accomplish in a
comparatively short period. Mr. Davison has converted it from a wild, sterile
condition to a high state of cultivation. He has always been a hard working
man, most of the means with which he bought his farm having been earned
by clearing land at $10 per acre, and his house represents many days of labor
performed at the nominal sum of 50 cents per day. He is owner of a fine
stallion, of Percheron, Morgan and English stock. Our subject was married
January 12, 1859, to Lovina Case, born in Michigan, in February, 1842, and
to this union were born eight children: Nellie, wife of J. B. Humes, married
June 12, 1881; George; Elliott; Ruby, wife of H. L. Shorts, married June 21,
1884; Olive; Florence; Minnie and an infant not named.
JOHN A. GRAHAM, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Randolph, was born
in ShefBeld, Ashtabula County, Ohio, February 3, 1837, son of David and
Martha (Bentley) Graham (both deceased), former supposed to have been a
native of Vermont, latter born in New York. They were the parents of five
children: John; William D.; Susan, wife of Mead Johnson; Elizabeth
(deceased), and Mary Jane, wife of A. W. Lewis, of Shamburg, Venango
County, Penn. Our subject, when about six years of age, was brought by his,
parents to Evansburg, this county, and from there to Yates County, N. Y. ,
where the family remained three or four years, and then returned to Crawford
County, locating in Randolph Township. John A. received a common school
education and learned the cooper's trade, at which he worked about ten years.
He spent five years in Clarion County, Penn., engaged with a pipe company,
and while there he operated more or less extensively in oil, in which he was
■quite succe-ssful. Of late years he has turned his attention to farming and
stock-raising. The farm on which he now lives he purchased in 1880. Mr.
Graham was married December 20. 1801, to Miss Amy Armstrong, born in
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Crawford County in 1843. To this union have been born six children, viz. :
William, Karl, John, Clifford, Martha, wife of F. E. Humeston, and
Lena. Mrs. Graham is a daughter of James and Martha (Barton) Armstrong,
former a native of this county, now deceased, latter of New York State, now
living. They were the parents of four children: Almeron, Amy, Mary and
Elizabeth. Our subject is a self-made man, and has accumulated his prop-
erty entirely by his own energy and enterprise.
BENJAMIN GRIGGS (deceased) was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, in
1818; was a farmer and quite extensively engaged in stock-dealing. In the
fall of 1841 he settled in Randolph Township, this county, in the woods, and
the next fall had twelve acres cleared and sowed to wheat. He accumulated a
large property and gave to each of his five children a good farm, and left a
good home for his widow, with ample means for all her wants. Although not
a professor of religion, he was liberal in the support of religious institutions,
and his loss was felt by the community as well as by his family. For two
years he provided a room in his house for school purposes, and eventually gave
the ground on which stands the schoolhouse, near his late residence. His
widow, Catharine (Boomhauer), is still living at Guy's Mills, and is the mother
of six children, viz.: Edwin, Adelbert (deceased), Judson, Albert N., Louisa
and Sarah. The youngest son, Albert N., is still living on the home farm; he
inherits all his father's energetic nature; aside from growing the usual crops
he is an extensive fruit grower. He has for a number of years been a con-
sistent member of the Baptist Church. Politically he is identified with the
Republican party. He was married December 25, 1870, to Miss Ellen Town-
ley, who was boru in 1849, and by whom he has three children: Lydia, Catha-
rine and Clarence.
JUDSON A. GRIGGS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Randolph, was
born in Randolph Township, this county, June 15, 1846; son of Benjamin
and Catharine (Boomhauer) Griggs. Oiu* subject obtained his education at
the common schools of the county, and has always followed the occupation of
farmer. In connection, he also extensively handles stock, both buying and
selling. Mr. Griggs was married October 29, 1867, to Catharine S. Henry, a
native of Ashtabula County, Ohio, born June 15, 1846. To this union have
been born three children: Herbert, Adelbert and Gertrude. He is an active
member of the Grange at Guy's Mills; is a member of the Baptist Church.
In politics he is a Republican. Mrs Griggs' mother, Eliza M. (Willard) Henry, was
born in Connecticut in 1811, and moved to the State of Ohio in her fourth
year with her widowed mother, her father, grandfather and grandmother hav-
ing all died in one week, from that dread disease, cholera. Mrs. Griggs'
father, William Henry, was born in the State of New York in 1813; he was a
farmer by occupation; was married in his twenty- fourth year and died in the
forty-sixth year of his age, deeplv mourned by all of his friends.
FRANKLIN GUY, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Town-
ship, this county, March 22, 1833; son of Jacob and Sasan (Wyman) Guy,
former a member of one of the first four families to locate in this township.
Jacob Guy erected the first saw-mill in this locality, from which Guy's Mills
derives its name; he also built and carried on a store for many years. At one
time he owned about 700 acres of land in this township. He died in 1851,
aged about seventy- five years: his wife preceded him in 1833. They were
the parents of nine children: Mary Hetty, Emeline, Susan, Mary Juliette,
Ward B., Augustus, Helen, Melancton Wheelar, and Franklin; all deceased
except Mary Juliette and Franklin. Our subject received a common school
education; operated a saw-mill at Guy's Mills for about ten years. He pur-
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chased the present farm in 1856. Mr. Guy was married in 1851 to Lovina S.
Thompson, a native of Massachusetts, who bore him three children: Agenia,
wife of John Bole; William T. and Fanny M. Mrs. Guy was a daughter of
Jared and Axie (Hubbard) Thompson (both deceased), natives of Maesachasetts
and early settlers of Randolph Township. She died December 27, 1881.
Our subject has served the township as Clerk, several years, and is Overseer
of the Grange at Guy's Mills. Politically he is a Republican.
JAMES A. HALL, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born September 15,
1822, in Delaware County, N. Y., and came to this county in 1823 with his
parents (see biography of A. M. Hall in this volume). Our subject was reared
on a farm and educated at the common schools. He was twice married; on
the first occasion, May 12, 1853, to Esther L. Prentice, born in Hampshire
County, Mass., and who died June 13, 1854. Mr. Hall then married, in
1855, Helen C. Noble^ born in Washington County, N. Y., died November 27,
1857, leaving one child, Helen, bom November 26, 1857, now wife of J. A.
Britton (see biography of Allen T. Britton in this volume). They were married
September 18, 1876, and have three children: J. R., born June 18, 1878;
Allen H., bom August 15, 1880; Leon M., born September 5, 1882. Mr.
Hall has served his township as Auditor and School Director several terms.
He is Clerk of the Congregational Church and has been a Deacon in the same
for years. In politics, was originally a Whig, is now a Republican.
IRA R. HALL, farmer and Postmaster at Randolph, was born in this town-
ship, June 3, 1825; son of Leonard and Sally (Jones) Hall. He received a
good education and for ten years followed teaching as his profession, when he
turned his attention to farming, in connection with which for several years he
dealt largely in stone pumps. Since 1871 he has conducted a cheese factory
every summer, and at one time controlled five factories, dealing quite exten-
sively in cheese. With a view of retiring from active business he has dis-
posed of several of his interests, and now utilizes the milk of but 250 cows.
Our subject has held several township offices and in 1882 was appointed Post-
master at Randolph. He is a member of the Grange at Randolph, also of the
E. A. V. of Meadville; for twenty years has been connected with the Christa-
delphian organization. He was married in 1850 to Miss Rebecca Camp, born
in Hayfield Township, this county, and who died in 1866. By her he had
two sons: Eugene and Friend L. In 1867 Mr. Hall was again married, on
this occasion to Margaret A. Smith, born in Cussewago Township, this county,
and by her he has two daughters: Rebecca and Arminetta Mr. Hall is very
enterprising and has always been foremost in any undertaking for the develop-
ment of the county and for the advancement of religious and educational priv-
ADOLPHUS M. HALL, merchant, Guy's Mills, was born May 5, 1848. His
grandfather, Ansel Hall, bom in 1796, was a native of Massachusets, a farmer
and cooper by occupation; in 1824 he settled on a quarter section in this town-
ship, which he subsequently divided among his three sons; he died in 1873.
His wife, Clarissa (Spring) was also a native of New York, born in 1803,
died in 1882, mother of three sons and one daughter: James A., Merritt W.,
David T., and Hannah, wife of Virgil G. Birchard. David T., the father of
our subject, was born in this township, April 8, 1824, is a farmer by occupa-
tion and is still living. Sarah H., (Pike) his wife, bom October 13, 1829, is
also now living. Their family consisted of two sons and two daughters:
Orvelina and Adella (both deceased). Homer D., of the firm of Zigler, Hall &
Lippet, of Meadville, and Adolphus M. Our subject after receiving a common
school education, and six weeks before he was sixteen years of age, enlisted in
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Company F, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served to the
close of the war, being discharged at the general muster. His father enlisted
in the same company at the same time, but in the battle of the Wilderness
received a wound in the neck and right arm which disabled him in this his
first engagement. After his return home, our subject engaged for one year in
farming, and then entered the employment of Thorp & Reynolds as book-keeper,
remaining with them one year. In July, 1866, he formed a partnership
with his father, purchasing the property then known as the "Crawford House,"
at Guy's Mills, and opened a grocery store under the firm name of D. T. Hall
& Son. The following spring they bought the general merchandise stock of
Radle Bros., and in 1872 the firm became Hall & Sons, Homer Hall being
taken into the partnership. In 1873 they built the store now occupied by K.
S. Smith, and two years later the father retired, and the firm became A. M.
Hall & Bro., continuing thus until 1879, when the firm dissolved and our sub-
ject erected the building he now occupies, branching into business for himself.
His stock consists of general merchandise, with the addition of drugs and fur-
niture, and he deals also extensively in lumber and shingles. From a poor
man with but a few dollars, and only business ability to recommend him, he
has gradually increased his stock in proportion to the demand, and as a result
of his exertions he has the satisfaction of managing a large and prosperous
business, which has steadily increased until his sales amount to about $40,000
annually. He was married October 6, 1874, to Miss Emma J., daughter of
Hiram and Jane (Wade) Hatch, born in this township, July 17, 1853. Hiram
Hatch and wife are the parents of five children: Carrie, Erbie, Harry, Frank,
and Emma J.
CALVIN HATCH, Se. , retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bom at White-
hall, Washington Co., N. Y., July 7, 1803, son of Samuel and Elizabeth
(Reed) Hatch, natives of Connecticut. Our subject received a fair common
school education and taught four terms. He followed the occupation of farmer
through life, but is now retired from active life and labor. He came to Ran-
dolph Township and settled on his present farm of seventy acres in 1821.
Mr. Hatch was married May 10, 1826, to Cecelia B. Clark, born in Massachu-
setts June 6, 1808, daughter of Isaiah and Charlotte (Moore) Clark, natives
of Connecticut. Our subject has been a consistent member of and Deacon in
the Baptist Church for over half a century.
CALVIN HATCH, Jr., farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Mead Town-
ship, this county, October 28, 1833, and when aboiit three years of age was
brought by his parents to Randolph Township. They settled two and a half
miles north of Guy's Mills, where they cleared about 200 acres of land. The
father of our subject, Samuel Hatch, is still living; the mother, Caroline
(Weller), is deceased. They were the parents of eight children: Hiram,
DeWight, Philip (deceased), Calvin, Jr., Moses W. , Oscar, David O., and Car-
oline, wife of William Ashley. Our subject was married December 8, 1856,
to Miss Maria Danly, born in Genesee County, N. Y., October 9, 1832, daugh-
ter of George and Abigail (Clough) Danly, natives of Chautauqua County,
N. Y., both deceased. To this union were born five children: Leonard H. ,
Carrie M. , Emma A., James W., and John, an infant (deceased). Mr. Hatch
is an active member of the K. of H. Lodge at Guy's Mills, of which order he
is a charter member. In politics he is independent.
JOHN K. HOVEY, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Chittenden
County, Vt., March 3, 1821, son of John F. and Elizabeth (Hill)Hovey, natives
of Vermont. Our subject obtained his education in the common schools of his
native county, and when thirteen years of age went with his parents to Lorain
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County, Ohio. His father was a book-binder, but eventually became a farmer.
On March 18, 1843, our subject was married to Miss Mary E. Bunce, bom in
Chautauqua, N. Y., July 10, 1821. This union resulted in five children, three
now living: Rev. E. H. Hovey, of Spartansburg, Peon., who was educated
at Reidsburgh, Clarion Co., Penn., and ordained in Wisconsin; Sarah E. ; Ella
J., wife of Enos A. Scott. Mr. Hovey is a member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. He is recognized as one of the substantial farmers of this county,
and the appearance of his farm denotes him to be a practical one.
VOLNET JONES, retired farmer and minister, P. O. Guy's Mills, was
bom in Rutland County, Vi, November 9, 1800, son of Joel and Rhoda
(Sprague) Jones, natives of Massachusetts, and parents of nine children, of
whom Volney is third. Our subject, when seventeen years old, came to Ran-
dolph Township with his patents; his chief occupation was farming, with the
exception of about ten years spent in the West as traveling missionary. He
has been connected with the United Brethren Church the greater portion of
his life, and has preached more or less until within the past few years. On
November 29, 1829, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Esther Thurston,
a native of Mead Township, this county, and who died in 1844. Seven chil-
dren were born to this union, two only now living; William and Addison. Our
subject owns a nice farm of forty-eight acres, under an excellent state of culti-
vation. He is the oldest living land-mark left to tell the tale of the hardships
and privations incident to pioneer life in Randolph Township, and one of the
pleasures of his declining years is the knowledge of having lived an upright
and honorable life. In politics Mr. Jones was originally a Democrat, but
since the nomination of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency he has been iden-
tified with the Republican party.
MRS. BELINDA (DAVISON) KEEP, P. 0. Guy's Mills, was born
April 29, 1817. She has been twice msirried — on first occasion April 28,
1836, to Edward Pratt, who died nine years afterward, leaving to her care four
small children, viz.: William E., Mary L., Melissa and Oscar. Our subject
then married in 1861 Archibald W. Keep, born September 20, 1799. He was
a most energetic and hard-working man; besides clearing his own farm, he
lent his assistance to his neighbors in the same hard task. He died February
12, 1881. He had accumulated a nice farm, which he left to his widow, who
resides on the same, carrying on general farming with the assistance of her
grandson, Fred M. , son of Oscar, her youngest son by her first husband.
REUBEN LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born at Cool Spring,
Penn., February 15, 1844, son of Reuben and Sadie (McCartney) Lewis, early
settlers of Mercer County, Penn. Our subject received a common school edu-
cation and commenced life as a farmer, which occupation he continued in. He
came to his present place in Randolph Township in 1878. Mr. Lewis enlisted
during the war of the Rebellion in Company G, One Hundred and Forty-fifth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and remained in the service three years;
was in nearly all the battles in which his regiment took part and was wounded
in the shoulder. He was married May 5, 1869, to Mary Drake, dauajhter of
John and Sarah (Petit) Drake. Four children were born to this union: Will-
iam E., Emma M., Velorus and John (the latter deceased). Our subject has
been a consistent member of the United Brethren Church for several vears.
SAilUEL H. McCartney, farmer and stock dealer, P. 0. Randolph,
was born October 27, 1841, in Greenwood Township, this county; son of
Robert and Diantha (Densmore) McCartney. He received a good common
school education, and in 1866 bought his present farm in this township. In
connection with farming, he makes a specialty of handling live stock, both
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buying and selling. During the war of the Eebellion, our subject enlisted in
Company I, Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Capt. A. D. Moore,
remaining in the service three years. On the consolidation of the Eighty-fourth
and Fifty-seventh regiments, January 6, 1865, the company was changed from I
to D. His company took part in twenty-nine engagements, among which were
Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Petersburg Mine, Cold Harbor, Deep Bottom, etc.
During his term of service Mr. McCartney was wounded seven times; he was
discharged as Sergeant. Our subject was married, August 18, 1865, to
Martha Miller, born in Greenwood Township, this county, in 1843. To this
union have been born two children: Fred and Frank.
JAMES ALEXANDER MoCAETNEY, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born
at Cochranton, this county, April 7, 1847; son of Robert and Diantha (Dens-
more) McCartney. His education was limited to such as could be obtained
in the common schools of the county. He engaged in farming as an occupa-
tion for life; has always given his attention to agricultural pursuits, and he
is justly recognized as a representative, progressive young man. Our subject
was married, July 10, 1870, to Miss Hulda Lyon, born in Richmond Town-
ship, this county, December 24, 1853, daughter of Alanson and Melissa
(Looker) Lyon, former deceased. To this union have been born two children,
Maud and Harry. In politics Mr. McCartney is a Republican.
NEAL McKAT, retired farmer, P. O. Black Ash, was born near Conneaut-
villo, Penn., October 3, 1816, and when eighteen months old his parents,
Joseph and Mary (Gilland) McKay, removed to Randolph Township, and
located on a portion of the present farm of our subject. They came to Penn-
sylvania in 1817, and were blessed with seven children: Nancy, James, Eliza,
Angeline, Hugh, Robert and Neal. The father died when Neal was ten years
old and the latter suffered severely by his demise, being compelled to labor
hard to maintain his mother and himself. He early engaged on the construc-
tion of the canal from Meadville to Franklin at |13 per month, and after two
years of such toil his salary was advanced to $18 per month, which amount
was given to his mother, and on that and what she made by weaving, the fam-
ily was sustained. In 1838 our subject's mother was mairied to Jacob Trace,
and soon after died. Neal had but little school advantages, and they were
experienced with arduous trips three miles through the woods, where wild
animals abounded, and in the log-cabin with its puncheon floors, slab seata
and writing desks. At the age of twenty-one there was a debt of $700 hang-
ing over the old homestead which was contracted after his father's death, and
our subject assumed the responsibility of eradicating the same with the under-
standing that the property should be his. This he paid out principally by
labor at 50 cents per day. He was married. May 7, 1839, to Lydia Smith,
daughter of Philip and Hettie Smith, who came to Pennsylvania in 1839, one
year subsequent to her arrival with her brother, Benojah Smith. At the time
of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. McKay possessed property valued at about
$100, and by their united eflForts they have secured 175 acres of finely
improved land, and possess an estate valued at over $10,000, of which they
can truly claim to be the artificers. They have no children, save one by adop-
tion— David T. ^whom they have reared and educated, together with three other
children of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. McKay joined the Methodist Epis-
copal Church over thirty years ago, under exhortation of Rev. E. Hull, at
East Randolph, and have been consistent members since, he having been Stew-
ard, Class-leader and Trustee. He votes the Democratic ticket. The family
are of Irish descent, the original Neal and Nancy (Montgomery) McKay hav-
ing come to America at an early date, settling in Crawford County, Penn.
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One, Joseph McKay, was in the war of 1812, and stationed at Erie at the time
of Perry's great naval victory. His father was a Revolutionary soldier.
JAMES A. McLACHLIN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born December
11, 1828, in Randolph Township, this county; son of James and Mary
(Stainbrook) McLaohlin, former a carpenter and joiner as well as farmer; he
was in the war of 1812, and at Erie at the time of Perry's victory. Our sub-
ject was raised on a farm, and when twenty-one years of age started out for
himself, going to Forest County, Penn., and engaging in lumbering for five
years. While there he purchased fifty acres of the farm he now owns, and to
which he has added ninety-seven acres more, besides all necessary improve-
ments and substantial buildings. He has filled satisfactorily a number of
township offices, such as School Director, Supervisor, and the like. He is an
active member of the Grange at Guy's Mills. He was married, March 7, 1867,
to Miss Kate, daughter of James and Mary (Radcliffe) Mc Connell, and who
was born April 2, 1844. A younger brother of our subject enlisted in Com-
pany B, Eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and served nearly three
years. He was placed in a hospital at New Haven, with black measles.
On his recovery and while en route to his company, he was seized with small
pox and died.
JOHN L. McLACHLIN, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Town-
ship, this county, August 16, 1833; son of James and Mary (Stainbrook) Mc-
Lachlin, former deceased, Scotch descent; latter, now living, of Irish and
Dutch lineage. They were parents of four children living: John, James;
Nancy, wife of T. Humes; and Phoebe, wife of William Coburn. Our sub-
ject, in connection with his farm labors, has done threshing for several years,
and was the first to introduce a separator into the township. On his farm
there is a private saw-mill, which is operated by a traction engine, the first
one owned in the county. Mr. McLachlin bought the farm where he now
lives in 1875. He is part owner of the famed thorough-bred bull, registered as
"David Mosier," weight 2,200 pounds. Our subject has filled several town-
ship offices, and is at present Supervisor, an office he is filling the third term
of two years each.
WILLIAM M. MANING, farmer, P. O. Black Ash, was born in Beaver
(now Lawrence) County, Penn., September 27, 1827; son of John and Sarah
(Munnell) Maning, natives of eastern Pennsylvania, and both deceased. Our
subject received but a limited common school education, and in 1841 came
to North Shenango Township with his parents. He has always followed
farming, and has owned the farm on which he now resides for thirty-five
years. From a state of nature he has placed it in a state of cultivation that
bespeaks him to be a practical farmer. His fine brick residence, erected in
1883, is the only one of the kind in Randolph Township, and is a monument
to his industry and enterprise. His farm is stocked with tine short-horn cattle.
During the war he wan draftod, but discharged soon after on account of physi-
cal disability. He is a member of the K. of H. and the Grange, is also con-
nected with the Spiritualist Church. He was married January 1, 1856, to
Mary A. Lamphear, who was born in Ohio, June 20, 1836. They have a fam-
ily of six children: William O., Claj'ton E., May, Nora, Ollie and Effie.
J. R. MORGAN, mill-owner and farmer, P. O. Gay's Mills, was born in
Sullivan County, N. Y., July 14, 1850; son of Nicholas and Rose (MoGrath)
Morgan, natives of Ireland. Our subject came ,to this county in 1871, and
for seven years made his home in Meadville, except a short time spent in the
oil regions. In 1878 he purchased a saw-mill having a capacity of 10,000 feet
per day, built about eighteen years since by A. Gilbert. In connection with
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this mill, Mr. Morgan also bought 300 acres of land, nearly all covered with
timber, which he is rapidly clearing. He was married February 17, 1878, to
Miss Reuah Gilbert. Our subject is an energetic and enterprising business
man and enjoys the confidence of every one for his honesty and fair dealings.
He is an active member of the K. of P., at Meadville.
JOHN MURDOCH, farmer, P. O. Sugar Lake, was bom in Lanarkshire,
Scotland, April 5, 1839; son of John and Jane (Jack) Murdoek, natives of
Scotland, former of whom came from that country to America in 1841, settling
in Meadville, this county, where he followed the occupation of a carpenter,
and died August 28, 1858; his wife died in Scotland in 1854. They were the
parents of two children: Agnes and John. Our subject received his education
in the common schools of his native land, and in early life learned the trade of
blacksmith, which he followed for several years, but eventually tui'ned his
attention to farming. At the age of eighteen he decided to try his fortune in
the New World. The farm which he then purchased and now lives on was
settled in an early day by the Oaks family. Mr. Murdoch eventually cleared
and placed under cultivation many acres of land and in addition to other
improvements he has erected fine farm buildings necessary for comfort and con-
venience. He is a prominent stock-grower. In 1860 our subject married
Miss Mary, daughter of Jackson and Susan Brawley. She died in 1873, leav-
ing five children, viz.: James, Jane, William, Guy and Susan.* Mr. Mur-
doch was again married, on this occasion, June 3, 1875, to Henriette, daughter
of John and Mary Allen, born June 3, 1849. She is the mother of one child
— Josephine. Mr. Murdoch is an active member of the K. of H. at Guy's
Mills.
ANDREW J. OWEN, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, is a son of William and
Sally ''Sterling) Owen, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of Pennsyl-
vania, both deceased. They were parents of seven children, of wbom Andrew
is the youngest. Our subject received a common school education and taught
school several terms. He learned the trade of cooper,, at which he worked
several years and then turned his attention to farming. He bought his farm
when covered with forest and has cleared over 100 acres. Mr. Owen enlisted
in Company F, One Hundred and Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, serving ten months, and was in four engagements. He was wounded
in the the left leg and contracted a chronic disease which has disabled him in
some respects from active labor. Our subject was married January 1, 1858,
to Elizabeth Clark, a native of this county, born December 25, 1839. Seven
children were born to this union: Estella (deceased), Matis, Don E., Velma,
Roy. Maud, and Lyle. Mr. Owen is an active member of the K. of H., at
Guy's Mills.
PAUL PHILLIPS, blacksmith and farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in
Venango County, Penn., February 15, 1843; son of Anthony and Libby(Cauvel)
Phillips, natives of Centre County, Penn., and early settlers of Venango Coun-
ty, former deceased. They were parents of eleven children, of whom Paul is
sixth. Our subject received a common school education and learned black-
smithing, a trade he worked at for twenty years. He is a good workman and
has accumulated a fair portion of this world's goods. His farm in Randolph
township consists of ninety acres of choice land under good cultivation. On
March 9, 1880, Mr. Phillips was united in marriage with Miss Lucy McMullen,
a native of Randolph Township, this county. In politics our subject is inde-
pendent
ELIAS SHAFFER, farmer, P. O. Black Ash, was born in Woodcock Town-
ship, this county, February 22, 1830; son of Daniel and Sarah (Wikoflf)
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Shaffer, natives of this county (both deceased). They were parents of nine
children, of whom Elias is fourth. Our subject received a common school edu-
cation and entered on his career of life as a farmer, an occupation he has
always followed. He came to Randolph Township, in April, I06O, and here
made most of the improvements on a large farm. Mr. Shaffer was married in
1853 to Miss Helena, daughter of William Salen, born May 22, 1833, and to
this union were bom nine children, viz.: Ellen, Charles, Edgar, Minnie, Will-
iam, Ward, Sarah, Leslie, and Bertha. Our subject has served the people of
the township in several minor oflBces and is an active member of the Grange
at Guy's Mills. He is an energetic, enterprising man and socially ranks high
in the estimation of the community.
HORACE T. SIKES, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Allegany
County, N. Y., February 13, 1822; son of Philander and Mary (Faunce) Sikes,
former a native of Washington County, N. Y., a blacksmith and farmer; latter
a native of New Hampshire. They were parents of six children, viz. : Horace
T. Squair, Harriett, Selden, James and Mahaly. Our subject was raised on a
farm and received a common school education. He has worked at blacksmith-
ing and now owns and operates a saw-mill which he erected on his farm in
1848. He came to this county in 1836 with his parents, who located on a farm
DOW owned by James Hall. Mr. Sikes, in company with his brothers, Selden
and Squiar, enlisted in Company A, Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, serving till the close of the war. He was mar-
ried December 14, 1843, to Mary E. Keep, a native of Massachusetts, who bore
him four children now living, viz. : Wolcott E. ; Ellen E, wife of D. C. Blancb-
ard; Cherill A., wife of W. W. Sikes, of Venango County, and Flora E., wife
of M. Lyman, of West Andover, Ohio. Wolcott E. was married September
25, 1878, to M. Estella Selby, of Ohio, and by her has one child —Lee. Mr.
Sikes is an active member of Gleason Post G. A. R. ; has been connected with
the Methodist Episcopal Church for years. In politics is a Republican.
EPHRAIM SPRING, merchant and Assistant Postmaster, Randolph, was
born in Delaware County, N. Y. , February 11, 1809; son of Ephraim and
Mary (Sumner) Spring, former a native of Washington County. N. Y., latter
of Connecticut. They were parents of nine children, of whom Ephraim is
fifth. Our subject obtained the chief part of his education in the common
schools of his native county; came to this township in 1823 and engaged in
farming. In 1874 he opened a grocery store in Randolph, where he now
resides. Mr. Spring was twice married, on first occasion to Mary Radle, who
died in 1872. She bore him nine children, of whom only two survive, viz. :
Adeline and Mary. On August 25, 1874, our subject married Mrs. Mary (Hall)
Haight, widow of William Haight, by whom she had one child — Pemrose —
night railroad agent at Leavittsburg, Ohio. Mrs. Spring was born in Ran-
dolph, April 21, 1831, and is a daughter of Leonard and Sally (Jones) Hall,
former of whom was born in Vermont, May 4, 1795; came to Meadville, this
county, in 1816, and to Randolph Township in 1826, at which time there was
but one house between Randolph and Guy's Mills. He made the trip from
Meadville on an ox-sled. He died September 29, 1878. His wife was born
October 19, 1797; died September 10, 1868. They were the parents of ten
children. Our subject was Captain of a militia company at Meadville four-
teen years, and during the Rebellion he raised a company of sixty-five men, of
which he was twice elected Captain, but his age prohibited him from going to
the front. Thirty of his men volunteered with Capt. Ira Ayre. Mr. Spring
was elected as Justice of the Peace in 1845 and filled that office thirty years-,
was Postmaster at Randolph nine years; politically he is a Republican.
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HENBY P. STEADMAN, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Rome
Township, this county, December 18, 1863; son of Perry and Esther (Bald-
win) Steadman, the former of whom was born in East Fallowfield Township,
this county, May 31, 1829; the latter in New York State, March 2, 1831. They
were married July 28, 1849, and had a family of ten children, six of whom
are now living, viz.: Alvah D., Catharine M. , Cyrus W., Mary E., Henry P.
and EflSe E. Our subject received a common school education. During the
winter seasons for several years he worked in a saw-mill. In the spring of
1884 he rented a farm of fifty acres and began life for himself. Mr. Steadman
was married October 4, 1880, to Miss Mary Grinnell, a native of Crawford
County, Penn., born September 7, 1863, daughter of Morris B. and Maggie
(Aimes) Grinnell, early settlers of Greenwood Township, this county, both
now deceased. To this union were born two children: Jeptha and Maggie.
Our subject is an industrious young man, and is destined to be a successful
farmer. He is a member of the United Brethren Church. Politically, he is a
Republican.
JOHN E. STEWART, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born on the farm
where he now lives in Randolph Township, this county, August 3, 1843; son
of John and Mary Stewart (both deceased); the former a native of this coun-
ty, the latter of Erie County, Penn. They were parents of six children, of
whom John E. is fourth. Our subject obtained his education in the common
schools, and having been raised on a farm has always followed that occupa-
tion. He was married September 4, 1872, to Miss Clarinda Daniels, born in
Randolph Township, this county, March 20, 1851, the result of which union
is one child — Hattie Maude. Mr. Stewart is a member of the K. of H. at
Guy's Mills; is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics is
a Democrat.
DAVID F. SWEET, blacksmith and farmer, P. O. Sugar Lake, was born
in Richmond Township, this county, June 25, 1828; son of A. B. and Anna
(Blanchard) Sweet, natives of New York, and parents of twelve children, of
whom David F. is the seventh. They moved from New York to this county in
March, 1828. Our subject was brought up a farmer and is a blacksmith by
trade, at which he has gained a wide reputation for his skill and for his hon-
est, straightforward business transactions. He came to his present place in
1876 and built a shop on his farm. ]\Ir. Sweet was married in 1851 to Eliz-
abeth Shoemaker, of Wayne Township, this county, born in 1829. They have
two children now living: Florence, wife of R. Ferry, and Samuel B. Mr. Sweet
is highly esteemed in the community for his many good qualities.
RALPH UTLEY (deceased) was born in Landgrove, Vi, June 12, 1817.
He came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1855, and bought the farm
where his son Edward C. pow lives. He' was married at Whitehall, N. Y.,
March 6, 1839, to Miss Laura J. Noble, a native of Whitehall, N. Y. , born
November 22, 1819, and now living. To this union were born five children,
viz. : George H. (deceased), Mary G., Eliza M., Helen A. (deceased), and Edward
C. Mr. Utley was a very prominent man in his day and was recognized as
one of the substantial farmers of the township. His son Edward C. was
bom January 15, 1859, and received a good common school education. He is
an energetic young man, and bids fair to become a practical, successful farmer.
He married, March 30, 1880, Miss Alice M. Hanks, a native of Crawford
County, Penn., born August 12, 1859.
JAMES C. VIRTUE, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Upper
Canada, now Ontario, July 19, 1844, son of Edward and Mary A. (Hall) Virtue,
natives of Canada, former deceased, latter still living. His educational privi-
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leges were limited to the common schools. At the age of ten years he
was deprived of a father's care, and being the oldest of seven children, a large
burden fell upon his young shoulders in assisting to care for the family. He
has accumulated a large estate by his own efforts, and the property he now
owns represents many hours of hard labor performed by his own hands. In
1865 he came to Pennsylvania and located in the oil regions, where he engaged
in the wood business for three years, at the end of which iime he came to
Randolph Township, this county, and bought a farm. He is nniversally
termed the first farmer of the township, and the appearance of his farm, upon
which he has made nearly all the improvements, does not in any respect belie
the assertion. His cattle are of thoroughbred Jersey and short- horn families,
and his sheep full-blooded stock. He always buys the best and consequently
has the best to sell. He helped build the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Guy's Mills, of which he has been a leading member for years. Our subject
married, March 4, 1869, Lucetta Frankenberger, who was born in Venango
County, this State, in 1848, and by this union are three children, viz. : Clair
W., Ernest E. and Mabel E. In politics Mr. Virtue is a Republican.
SYLVESTER WILDER, M. D., retired, Guy's Mills. This aged and
honored gentleman, so well and favorably known throughout this county, was
born in Oneida County, N. Y., in 1809, son of Thomas and Rebecca (Yarns)
Wilder, the father a native of Massachusetts, the mother, of New York State.
Among the passengers on the " Mayflower," who landed at Plymouth Rock in
1620, fleeing from religious persecutions in England, were two brothers, John
and Daniel Wilder, and of these Thomas Wilder, our subject's father, was a
lineal descendant. Thomas Wilder was born and reared near Boston, and at
the age of nineteen years removed to Oneida County, N. Y., where he subse-
quently married. In 1831 he removed to this township, of which he remained
a resident until his death in 1856. He served in the war of 1812 under Gen.
Brown. His family consisted of three sons and one daughter, of whom two
sons, Luther and Sylvester, survive, and are both residents of this township.
Sylvester settled in this township one year later than his father, or in 1832.
In 1834 he married Maria Sellew, of Wetherstield, Conn., who bore him one
child, that died aged eleven days. Mrs. Wilder died March 25, 1864, aged
fifty-four years. In 1868 Dr. Wilder married for his second wife Mrs. Mary
R. Lippitt, of Cambridge. In early life he entered upon the study of medi-
cine, and for twenty-eight years engaged in the practice of his profession, at
the same time carrying on quite an extensive farming business. Financially,
the Doctor's life has been very successful. Although he raised no children of
his own, his fatherly care and attention have been given to several adopted
children, giving them a good education, and at maturity furnishing each of
them with abundant means to start well in business life. The Doctor has been
a member of the Congregational Church for many years, in which by his
Christian character and influence, and his liberal giving of his means, he has
been one of the main pillars. For more than half a century Dr. Wilder has
been a resident of this community, and during this long period the many
public acts of his life and the noble deeds of charity to the poor and indigent
and to all worthy objects have been extended with such a beneficent hand as to
endear him in the hearts of the people of this community and throughout his
large and extended circle of acquaintances.
THOMAS J. WILDER, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph
Township, this county, February 1, 1841; son of Luther and Sarah (Byham)
Wilder, former of whom was born in Oneida County, N. Y., January 25, 1805;
latter born in Worcester County, Mass., December 4, 1818. Luther Wilder
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came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1834, settling on the farm where
he now lives. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
about sixty-seven years, and class-leader thirty-six years. Has been twice
married; on first occasion, March 2, 1829, to Lucy Ward, who died May 20,
1836, leaving one child, Sylvester W. His second marriage occurred March
28, 1837, with Sarah Byham, who bore him nine children, viz.: Martin L.,
Thomas J., Chancy G., Maria L. (deceased), Sarah J. (deceased), Elisha R.,
Mary E., Martha S. and Jonas B. (deceased). The paternal grandfather of
our subject is supposed to have been of German descent; he was a farmer by
occupation; a teamster in the war of 1812. Of his family of five children.
Dr. Wilder and Luther are the only ones now living. Omr subject was raised
on a farm, and has been a farmer all his life. During the war of the Rebellion,
he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, and during the sixteen months he was in the service he took part in
seventeen engagements and received one wound. He participated in the bat-
tles of the Wilderness, Weldon Railroad and Hatcher's Run. Mr. Wilder was
married December 25, 1880, to Miss Adelia Crouch, who died a few months
later. Our subject is a member of Gleason Post, G. A. R., at Townville, and.
of the K. of H. at Guy's Mills. He is a consistent member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
JACOB WILSON, M. D., phywcian and surgeon, Guy's Mills. Prior to
the war of the Revolution, Moore Wilson, a native of England, immigrated to
America, settling in Virginia, and soon after enlisted in the war, serving ualil
its close. He became owner of a large plantation with quite a number of
slaves, and there he resided during the remainder of his life. He died very
suddenly, it is supposed of heart disease, while apparently in quite robust
health, at the advanced age of one hundred years. Of his children, Jacob
Wilson, the father of our subject, was born in West V^irginia, served in the
■war of 1812, subsequently married Miss Maugerette Killpatrick, of Baltimore,
Md., and about 1820 removed to Ohio, and settled at or near Akron, Summit
County. A few years later, at the time of the building of the Erie & Pitts-
burgh Canal, he removed to Sherman's Corners, this county, and contracted
for and superintended the construction of one section of that canal. After the
completion of this work he settled on a farm in Richmond Township, where
he resided till near the time of his death. He died like his father, very sud-
denly, of heart disease, in August, 1864. He was the father of five sons and
six daughters, of whom seven are now living: Nancy, James A., Harriet,
Maugerette, Jacob, John K. and Thomas. Of these, Jacob, the subject of
this sketch, was born in 1834, in this county, raised on his father's farm, and
when seventeen years of age entered Allegheny College, where he continued
nearly three years; then he studied medicine with Drs. Wither wax and Carter,
at Davenport, Iowa, remaining with them about four years. He then attended
a full course at the Medical Department at Ann Arbor College, Michigan. In
1858 he married Miss Jane E., daughter of George and Sarah Hotchkiss,
settled in this county and entered upon the practice of his profession. He
has now practiced twenty-six years, and is the oldest practicing physician in
Randolph Township. His business has constantly increased and is now
extended over a large extent of territory. In 1882 he graduated in the West-
ern Reserve College, Cleveland, Ohio, and in the spring of the same year
removed to Guy's Mills, where he has since carried on his profession. He is
the father of two sons and two daughters: Hattie May (now IMrs. F. L. Hall),
James L., Burt L. and Addie M.
JACOB WOOD, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Columbiana Coun-
ty, Ohio, April 16, 1806, son of John and Elizabeth (Mourey) Wood, natives
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of Bonthem Pennsylvania. John Wood was in the war of 1812, and while in
the flervice fell sick and died in 1813. They were the parents of ten children,
of whom Jacob is sixth. Our subject received but a limited education, and
served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade at Salem, Ohio. In 1838 he
came to Crawford County, and was the same year married to Barbara Sherrod,
who bore him eleven children, viz. : Lewis, John, William (deceased), Andrew,
Martha, Bebecca, Erastus, Elizabeth, Lucy, Alice and Alford. Mr. Wood
worked at his trade ten months in each of the following places : Edinboro, Erie
County, and Venango Township, this county, then went to Stark County,
Ohio, where he remained seven years; he then returned to Crawford County,
and cleared a farm, which he sold, and again applied himself to his trade in
Cambridgeboro, this county, fifteen years, and finally came to Randolph Town-
ship and settled on his farm in 1880. He has held several minor township
ofSces. Is a member of the Congregational Church.
SAMUEL F. WOOD, farmer, P. O. Townville, was bom in Otsego Coun-
ty, N. Y., March 15, 1817, son of Isaiah and Hannah (Fisk) Wood, the former
of whom was born in Rhode Island, a miller by trade, and an early settler of
Steuben Township, this county. The latter was a native of Connecticut.
They were the parents of seven children, viz. : Bamet, James, Samuel F., Wil-
lard, Sarah, Catharine and Louisa. When about five years of age our subject
was brought by his parents to Steuben Township, this county, where he received
a common school education, and early in life commenced to learn the trade of
carpenter and joiner, at which he has worked more or less in connection with
farming. In 1841 he went to Richmond Township, this county, and remained
till 1881, and then came to Randolph Township, where he has a farm of fifty
acres. Mr. Wood has been for many years a member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. In politics he is a Republican.
EZRA R. WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Guy's Mills, was born in Jefferson
County, N. Y., July 17, 1824, son of William and Lucy (Eastman) Wright,
the former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Vermont, early settlers of
Venango County, Penn. Ezra R. Wright was raised on a farm, and has
always followed agricultural pursuits. He came to this township in 1864, and
has demonstrated the fact that he is an excellent husbandman by placing his
farm in a high state of cultivation. He takes quite an interest in high grade
stock and fowls, of which he has quite a number. At the death of his first
wife, Mary Hasson. he was left with five children, viz.: Wilhelmina, wife of
Charles Crook; Frederick N., who married Edith Faunce; Alvira, wife of
Lawrence Mofifat; Mary, wife of J. Hill, and John, who married Ella Boyles.
Mr. Wright married for his second wife Naney Dufiield, a native of Venango
County, Penn., by whom he has two children, viz. : Harvey M. and Emma,
both now living at home, assisting their parents upon the homestead farm.
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP.
EDWIN J. BAILEY, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was bom in Chautau-
qua County, N. Y. , January 13, 1829; son of Simon P. and Nancy (King) Bailey
(both deceased), natives of Onondaga County, N. Y. ; parents of seven children,
of whom Edwin J. is fourth. They came to this county when he was an infant.
Our subject's education was limited to the common schools of the neighbor-
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hood, and bis early life was employed in assisting his parents on the farm.
On reaching his majority, Mr. Bailey commenced life as a parpenter and joiner,
an occupation he has followed for about twenty-five years in connection
with his farm, which consists of 150 acres of choice land. He was married
December 25, 1853, to Miss Martha E. Clark, born March 25, 1837, and by
this union there are six children, viz. : Rodolph C. , Eda E., Hattie L., Neva,
Melva M and Donn E. Recognizing the importance of good education, Mr.
Bailey has spared no pains in that respect for his children. He is an energetic,
enterprising man, taking an active part in all county undertakings, especially
such as tend to the advancement of religion and education.
EDWIN BAKER, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Steuben Town-
ship, this county, born November, 1848; son of Freeland and Betsy (Alten-
bnrg) Baker, natives of Pennsylvania, and now living in Steuben Township.
They were parents of five children, viz. : Amy (deceased), Edwin, Frank
(deceased), Louie Bell and Fred. Our subject received a common school edu-
cation and entered on his career in life as a farmer. In 1868 he purchased
the farm where he now lives, consisting of 104 acres of excellent land. Mr.
Baker was married, March 5, 1868, to Juliette Myers, born in Woodcock Town-
ship, this county, February 14, 1847. and the result of this union is two chil-
dren: Frank, born May 4, 1871, and Don, born October 7, 1877. Our sub-
ject is a member of the Baptist Church at Townville. Is at present serving the
township as Supervisor; is. an active member of the I. 0. 0. F.
HENRY D. BERTRAM, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was bom in Ger-
many, December 11, 1836, son of George Henry and Hannah Bertram. He
oame to America in 1853, and located at Cambridgeboro, this county, where he
followed blacksmithing until he moved to his farm, in Richmond Township,
in 1869. Mr. Bertram was married, October 28, 1858, to Miss Mary Mathews,
a native of New York State, and to this union were born seven children: Emma,
George, Fred, Mary, Nelson, Charles and Henry. Our subject is an ener-
getic, enterprising man, and highly esteemed by all who know him. He is
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the A. O. U. W. In pol-
itics he was formerly an adherent of the Republican party; lately, however,
he has become identified with the Prohibitionists.
GEORGE L. BOWMAN, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in
Columbia County, Penn. , August 1, 1810. He received but a limited educa-
tion, and served as an apprentice to the cabinet-making, a business in which he
opened out for himself, when twenty-three years of age, at Cambridge, thir
county, where he remained about fourteen years. He then went to Rockdale
Township, this county, immediately turning his attention to farming, and here
he remained twenty- three years. He next came to his present farm of 100 acres
of excellent land, in Richmond Township, this county, well cultivated and
stocked. Mr. Bowman was married March 15, 1840, to Caroline A. Webster,
a native of Brockville, Ontario, and to this union were born six children, viz.:
Susan, wife of Sam Stewart; Emma, wife of Willis Morse; Lena, a teacher in
Cleveland, Ohio; Albert and Albion (twins) and Alsaett, wife of Dr. Farley,
of Townville. In addition to his farm labors, our subject devotes part of his
time to repairing wagons, buggies, etc., having on his place a combined wagon
and blacksmith shop. Politically Mr. Bowman is a Democrat.
ALBION BOWMAN, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in - Cam-
bridge, this county, January 23, 1847; son of George and Caroline (Webster)
Bowman, early settlers of this county, both now living. They are the parents
of six children, of whom Albion and Albert (twins) are the only boys. Our
subject received his educational training at the common schools, and learned
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at first the trade of a painter, which he followed five years, when he turned his
attention to agrioaltoral pursuits. In 1874 he moved to his present farm,
which presents every evidence of prosperity, the result of careful cultivation.
Mr, Bowman was married January 1, 1873, to Miss Estella Navy, born in
Steuben Township, this county, November 7, 1854, and daughter of William
and Jeanette (Hopkins) Navy; former, a native of this county, died August 2,
1861; latter, a native of New York, now living. They were parents of two
children, of whom Mrs. Bowman is eldest. Two children are the result of this
union, Don and Nettie. Our subject has the reputation of being energetic and
enterprising, honest and upright in all business transactions, and is highly
esteemed by all.
PRENTIS N. BRESEE, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Trum-
bull County, Ohio, October 28, 1837; son of Nathan and Huldah (Chipman)
Bresee, natives of New York State; former a farmer and mechanic, died May
3, 1877, latter in 1857. They were parents of seven children, of whom Pren-
tis N. is second. The early life of our subject was employed in attending the
common schools and assisting on the farm. In 1843 he came to Richmond
Township, this county, with his parents, and here he has followed the occupa-
tion of farmer, without intermission, having met with good success as a return
for hard work and perseverance. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted
in Company I, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves, March, 1864. On August 19,
following, he was captured by the Rebels, and held prisoner seven months in
Libby, Belle Isle and Salisbury prisons. When liberated he returned
home on furlough, at the expiration of which he went to camp at Annapolis,
where he received his discharge. He then turned his attention to agriculture.
Mr. Bresee was married June 11, 1861, to Miss Mary R. Marsh, born in
Medina County, Ohio, by whom he had four children: EflSe, Wilbur, Chester and
one deceased. Our subject held the office of Constable ten years, from 1869;
assessed the township twice and collected taxes once; is a member of the
Grange at New Richmond; politically a Republican.
JAMES W. BURDICK, farmer, P. O. Townville, was bom in Sparta Town-
ship, this county, July 24, 1842, son of Elias and Mary Ann (Willey) Burdick,
former deceased. Our subject received but a limited education, attending only
a few terms at the common schools, as his facilities were not of the best.
During the Rebellion he enlisted in Company B, Eighty-second Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Knight, serving his country faithfully two years.
He was in several engagements, among which was the battle of the Wilderness,
where he received eleven bullet holes in his clothes and four wounds, three in
his left arm and one in his right hand; a Testament which he carried in his
pocket stopped one bullet which would undoubtedly have killed him. In 1869
he purchased his farm in Richmond Township. Mr. Burdick was married
March 31, 1879, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Stephen Hunt, and by her has
two children : Mary and Addie. He was a member of a G. A. R. post which
was disbanded. Is a member of the Christian Church.
ISRAEL CANNON, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Chenango
County, N. Y., March 12, 1812; son of Stodard and Polly (Heneager) Cannon.
He was brought when a child by his parents to Chautauqua County, N. Y.,
and his early life was passed in assisting his father on the farm. Our subject
came to Richmond Township, this county, about 1834, and cleared the farm
where he now lives and expects to end his days. He has always been a hard-
working man, and has accumulated his property by his own energy and indus-
try, although he has had a great deal of trouble in the way of sickness and
death in the family. Mr. Cannon is now living with his third wife, who was
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a Mies Helen Dauforth, by whom he has four children living: Bert, Eva',
Minnie and Bay Richmond. He has been a member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church over sixty years. Politically he is a Republican.
RILEY CARPENTER, farmer, P. 0. Townville, is a native of Vermont,
bom August 12, 1821, son of Abner and Nancy (Hanz) Carpenter, also natives
of Vermont. They came to Crawford County at an early day, and settled on
land now owned by Welcome Carpenter, and there died. Their six children
are Welcome, Charles, Aaron, Riley, Parley, and Sophia, widpw of Washing-
ton Kelly. The grandfather served through the entire Revolutionnxy war.
Our subject received his school training in the old log schoolhouse, immedi-
ately commenced farming, and in 1851 pui-chased his present farm of 170 acres
of improved land, where he makes a specialty of raising cattle. He was married
in 1848 to Lovicy, daughter of John Pratt, who was killed by the falling limb
of a tree, and by this union were born eight children, viz. : James E., Emma
E., Eva N., Martin L., Lydia L., Lillie L., John R. and Hattie N. Mr.
Carpenter enlisted during the Rebellion in Company C, One Hundred and
Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving three years in the hospital,
department He has held several township oflSces; politically he is a Repub-
lican. The family are connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church of
Townville.
EMERSON CHAMBERLAIN, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was bom at
Williamstown, Mass., July 12, 1811, son of Anson and Rhoda Chamberlain.
His education was obtained in the common schools of Chenango County, N.
Y., where his parents removed when he was but two years of age. Mr. Cham-
berlain was twice married, his first wife living only a few years. She was the
mother of two childten: Oscar and Mary, both now deceased. In 1838 our
subject returned to Chautauqua County, N. Y., where he remained three years.
On February 23, 1840, he married Miss Elvira Aiken, born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., August 23, 1816, and to this union were born eleven children,
viz.: Adeline (deceased), Adelaide, Cornelia, Anson (deceased), Henry, Amelia,
Viola, Laura, Emeline, Homer and Clara. Soon after his second marriage
our subject came to Crawford County, and settled on and cleared the farm
where he now lives, which is under a high state of cultivation and supplied
with substantial buildings. Our subject has held several minor township offices.
Has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly forty
years.
DONAL CHILDS, retired fanner, P. O. Lyona, is a native of Washington
County, N. Y., bom December 23, 1808. He received a common school
training, and commenced life as a farmer, an occupation he has followed with-
out intermission till date of his retirement from active labor. He settled in
Athens Township, this county, in 1830, and three years later moved to Rich-
mond Township, where he now lives. His farm consists of fifty acres of
choice land now managed by his son Joseph. Mr. Childs was married in 1827
to Miss Mary Hazleton, a native of Vermont, who died in 1875. To this
union were born six boys: Reuben, Eli, Byron, Lucius, Warren and Joseph,
all living and all farmers, excepting Lucius and Warren, former of whom is
in mercantile business, latter a shoemaker. Our subject was formerly a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he was a Whig until the
organization of the Republican party, when he became identified with it. He
cast his first vote for Jackson.
SILAS CLARK, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born on a farm near
where he now resides in Richmond Township, this county, August 6, 1825, son
of Joseph and Sybil (Phillips) Clark, natives of Washington County, N. Y.,
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and who settled in Bichmond Township in 1820. They were parents of five
children, of whom Silas is the eldest. The first school oar subject attended
was on the subscription plan, and his education was limited to that and the
common schools. He first directed his attention to farming, but eventually
learned shoe-making, which trade he followed for about fifteen years, and
finally devoted himself exclusively to the farm. He has at present some Dur-
ham cattle, a grade he expects in the future to make a specialty of; also makes
a business of fruit-tree grafting. Mr. Clark during the war of the Rebellion
enlisted in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company F,
Capt. D. C. McCoy, under command of Col. John W. McLane. He was dis-
abled and returned to his regiment oh three different occasions; was in he
service twenty-seven months, and soon after Lee's surrender received his dis-
charge at Washington, D. C. He was married January 29, 1847, to Miss
Mary Ann, daughter of Gamaliel Phillips, and a native of this county, born
April 19, 1827. To this union were born twelve children, eight now living,
viz. : David, Gamaliel, Delbert, Whiteley, Jennie, Gertie, Rose and Hale.
The eldest son, George, was in the service during the Rebellion, and died in
hospital at Pittsburgh, Penn.
JEREMIAH CLARK, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born on the farm
where he now lives. May 22, 1831, son of Joseph and Sybil (Phillips) Clark,
natives of New York State and early settlers of Richmond Township, this
county, having bought the farm where their son Jeremiah now resides. Our
fiubject received a common school education, and commenced life as a carpen-
ter and joiner, which ocjcupation he followed fifteen years. During the
Rebellion he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Resinger, attached to Army of the Potomac; was
wounded in the hand at the battle of Gettysburg; was in hospital in conse-
quence three months, and then rejoined his company. Soon afterward was
again wounded in the same hand, this time so seriously that he had to be dis-
charged. After his return home Mr. Clark turned his attention to farming,
which occupation he still follows. Our subject was at one time a member of
the I. O. 0. F.
LYMAN CLARK, fanner, P. 0. Now Richmond, is a native of Richmond
Township, this county, bom August 25, 1834; son of Ira H. and Betsy (Day)
Clark, natives of Washington County, N. Y., and early settlers of this town-
ship (both deceased). They were parents of ten children, of whom Lyman is the
fourth. Our subject. received a common school education, and was apprenticed
to the trade of shoe-maker, an occupation he followed several years at Rock
Island, 111., Waterford, Titusville, McClintockville and New Richmond, Penn.
Eventually he adopted farming and lumbering, the former of which he has
engaged in to the present time, with the exception of a few years spent in
the oil regions, where he still holds an interest. Mr. Clark was married, March
13, 1857, to Miss Rebecca A. Bailey, bom in Richmond Township, this
county, July 30, 1838, daughter of Simon and Nancy (King) Bailey, both
deceased, natives of Onondaga County, N. Y., parents of seven children. To
this union were bom five children, only one now living, Clellie R., wife of
Frank Hubble, of Liucolnville, Penn. Our subject owns a well cultivated,
compact, though not large farm, with good buildings and abundance of live-
stock. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church several
years; was at one time connected with the Grange. Is politically a Democrat.
ABEL CROSS, retired farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Otsego
County, N. Y., November 27, 1812. He spent his early days on his father's farm
and in attending school in the neighboriLg log sohoolhouse. He commenced life
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for himself as a farmer, and in 1838 came to this county, where he now resides on
the third farm he has cleared, comprising 110 acres of well-improved land, sit-
uated near New Richmond. Mr. Cross has been very successful, and is looked
up to as a substantial, practical man, bearing a reputation for energy and
enterprise and honest fair dealings in. all business transactions. Our subject
was married October 16, 1836, to Miss Rosella Lurgy, a native of Cattaraugus
County, N. Y. , born January 19, 1819. To this union were born five children:
Joel, Cyrus, Eugene, Sally and Susan, all now living. Joel has been an army
surgeon nearly fifteen years. Mr. Cross has retired from active labor, and
his place is now under the management of his youngest son, Eugene. In pol-
itics he has always been a stanch Republican.
BTJRNEY DANFORTH, retired farmer, P. O. New Richmond, is a native
of Bristol County, Mass., born May 28, 1807, son of Richmond and Catharine
Danforth. He was reared on a farm and educated at the common schools of
his native county. His first occupation was that of distiller, which he followed
for three years. He then bought and ran a canal-boat for several years, but
eventually turned his attention to farming, and bought the place where he now
resides in 1829. At' one time he owned between 300 and 400 acres, but since
retiring from active life has disposed of the greater part of it. In 1839 Mr.
Danforth married Sarah Gail, who died in 1850, leaving eight children; and
in 1852 our subject married Sarah Belden, of Vermont, who died eight years
later; she was the mother of four children. Mr. Danforth's third marriage
occurred in 1862, with Martha Edmons, who has borne the following-named chil-
dren: John, George, Mariette, Frank and Albert.
JAMES E. DAVISON, farmer, P. O. Lyona, is a native of Randolph
Township, this county, born September 12, 1837, son of John and Ruth
(Kitelinger) Davison, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of Pennsylvania,
early settlers of Randolph Township and still living in the same township.
They are the parents of eight children, of whom James E. is eldest. Our
subject had few facilities for attending school, consequently his education was
limited, but he is a great reader, and takes more weeklj- and monthly papers
than probably any other man in the township. His library is extensive, con-
taining many valuable and popular works, and having traveled considerably,
he is enabled to give interesting and graphic descriptions of all noted places
he has visited. Mr. Davison enlisted during the war of the Rebellion, in
Company I, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves, Capt. Howe, under command of
Col. Ira Ayre, and while on picket duty near Bull Run he received a wound in
the hand which disabled him from further duty, so he was discharged. Our
subject was married July 4, 1861, to Miss Alvira N. , daughter of Ebenezer
Hunt, the first settler of Richmond Township; she was born October 18, 1835.
Mr. and Mrs. Davison have two children by adoption: Charles, of West Point,
Neb., and Flora, wife of W. H. Smith, of Randolph Township. Mr. Davison
has served the township in every oflSce from lowest to highest; is Past Master
of the Grange at New Richmond; politically he is a Republican.
FAYETTE DELAMATER, farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born on
the farm where he now resides, July 1, 1827, fourth child of Thomas and
Martha (Day) Delamater, former a native of Washington County, N. Y. , and
an early settler of this county, died at the age of seventy years; latter a native
of Vermont, died aged sixty-two years. They were parents of seven children.
Our subject's education was limited to the common schools of his neighbor-
hood. He commenced life as a farmer, and in addition to the time therein
employed taught school several winters. He has a large, well-cultivated farm
in ship-shape condition, and for several years he has dealt in live stock in
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addition to growing the usual crops. Mr. Delamater, in 1851, married Miss
Sarah Peelman, a native of Woodcock Township, this county, born in 1832.
To this union were born four children: Eva, wife of Judson Sayer; Ella, wife
of D. W. Wright; Alice, wife of Willis Bentley; and Albert L., at home.
Our subject during the war of the Rebellion enlisted in a company of Home
Guards, but did not enter into active service. He is an active member of the
Grange at New Richmond, also of the R. T. of T. , Blooming Valley. He
and his wife are connected with the Congregational Church at Guy's Mills.
ALEXANDER FOSBURGH, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, was born i n Steuben
County, N. Y., June 2, 1822. His educational privileges were limited to the
common schools, and his first business enterprise was building flat-boats on
French Creek, of which he has constructed as many as fifty-three in one year.
In connection with boat-building Mr. Fosburgh owned and operated a saw-mill
for a number of years. In 1864 he purchased a farm of fifty acres of choice
land, and entered on the life of an agriculturist. He has all farm buildings
necessary for comfort and convenience, and everything in ship-shape order.
Our subject was married, July 16, 1846, to Cynthia Fisk, who died November
19, 1871, and he then became united, March 22, 1872, with Rosanna Sloan, a
native of this county, born April 26, 1827. The result of this union has been
two children.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born August 6,
1820, in Genesee County, N. Y., son of Eber and Martha (Kimble) Franklin,
former a native of Vermont, latter of New Jersey. They were parents of
thirteen children, viz. : Sophia, Andrew, Ichabod, Benjamin, Lyman, Lovina,
Mary, Eber, Joanna, Orillia, George, Harrison and an infant (deceased). Our
subject attended school in a log-cabin, his early books being the reader and
spelling-book. He commenced life as a day laborer, and by industry and
economy earned enough to buy a farm. In 1851 he settled on his present prop-
erty of 130 acres, and at one time owned 240 acres, half of which he gave his
son. He has a dairy of twenty cows, and sends the milk to the Franklin
Cheese Factory, which he built in 1871, and sold after operating it one season.
Mr. Franklin married, in November, 1841, Mary Rideout, of New York State,
who bore him four children: Melissa, wife of William Hadlock; Esther, wife
of H. M. Cutshall (she taught school several terms before marriage); Flora,
wife of A. Winans, and Earl, married to Alice Shorts. Our subject has filled
several minor township ofiices; is a member of the Grange at New Richmond;
in politics is independent. He is a believer in the doctrine of Spiritualism.
THOMAS W. GREEN, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Jeffer-
son County, N. Y., May 1, 1822. His education was very limited, as he had
to work most of the time when a boy, and had but little time to attend school.
He entered upon his career in life as a farmer, an occupation he has since fol-
lowed, and by energy and enterprise has prospered well. He left his home in
New York State for the West in 1840, and settled in Richmond Township, this
county, where he has now a farm well cultivated, and a pleasant home. Mr.
Green was married, July 7, 1845, to Miss Mary E. Baldwin, by whom he has
seven children, viz. : Pembroke, Charles, Francis, Sarah, Rhoda, Ann and
Bertha, all living.
ZENAS M. GRISWOLD, farmer, P. 0. New Richmond, is a native of
Rutland County, Vt., born September 23, 1816, son of Samuel and Irene
(Bronson) Griswold, natives of Vermont, both now deceased, parents of four
children, of whom Zenas M. is the eldest. They moved to St. Lawrence County,
N. Y., when our subject was four years of age, and from there to Chautauqua
County, N. Y. In 1836 Samuel Griswold came to Richmond Township and
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purchased the "Ashley heir property, " of which our subject still owns sixty-
one acres. Mr. Griswold received a good common school education, and had
to work hard, up to reaching his majority, at farming b)' the day or month. By
industry and economy he saved enough from his earnings to make a payment
on a farm for himself, which farm is well supplied with all necessary build-
ings, etc. Mr. Griswold was married November 17, 1842, to Miss Charlotte
Fisk, born in April, 1821, daughter of Elisha Fisk, a native of Otsego County,
N. Y. Our subject has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church for twenty years. In politics is a Democrat.
FRIEND L. HALL, M. D. , New Richmond, was born in Randolph Town-
ship, this county, June 11, 1855, son of Ira R. and Rebecca (Camp) Hall,
natives of Pennsylvania, latter deceased. They were parents of two sons: Ira
E. and Friend L. Up to the age of fifteen our subject's time was employed
on the farm and in attending school. He then engaged to learn the trade of
cheese-making, which he followed about five summers, teaching school in the
winters — one term wlien he was seventeen years old. The business of cheese-
making eventually took him to Oregon and California, where he remained two
and a half years. The Doctor traveled over the West considerably, and
attended one course of medical lectures at Willamette University, Portland,
Oregon. He received his diploma at the Western Reserve College, of Cleveland,
Ohio, March 15, 1881, and commenced the practice of his profession at Little
Cooley, this county, coming one year later to New Richmond, and has met with
more than ordinary success, his ride now extending over four townships; the
result of a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine, and close attention
to business. Our subject was married April 6, 1878, to Miss Hattie M. Wil-
son, a native of Greenwood, this county, born November 9, 1859, and daughter
of Dr. Jacob Wilson, of Guy's Mills, this county. One child has been born
to this union, named Charles Mack Hall.
L. G. HAMILTON, retired farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born at
Wellington, Ohio, August 16, 1829, son of Asa and Lydia (Deland) Hamil-
ton, former a native of Connecticut, latter of Massachusetts, both now de-
ceased. They were parents of six children, of whom L. G. is the fourth. Our
subject received a common school training, and at the age of fifteen com-
menced working at the trade of carpenter and joiner, at which he continued,
in connection with farming, for about twenty-five years. In 1857 he came to
this township, and purchased a farm which he cleared and placed under a high
slate of cultivation. Mr. Hamilton was married December 10, 1854, to Cath-
arine Baird, a native of Connecticut, born February 6, 1834. Three children
were the result of this union: Elsie, Adelbert L. (deceased) and Ai G. Our
subject is recognized as one of the substantial farmers of the township, and has
been very successful in all his undertakings. He has tilled several of the
minor township offices; has been an active F. & A. M. several years; is a mem-
ber of the Grange of New Richmond. In politics a Republican.
JARED L. BARTER, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, is a native of
Herkimer County, N. Y., born June 21, 1818; son of Henry and Sophronia
(Hyde) Harter, natives of New York, (both deceased). They were parents of
seven children, of whom Jared L., is the eldest. Our subject received a com-
mon school education; in May, 1854, he purchased a farm in Rockdale Town-
ship, this county, and in 1862 moved to Richmond Township, where he has
since been engaged in farming. Mr. Harter was married June 1, 1843, to
Miss Cynthia E. Paddock, a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., born March
26, 1820, daughter of Samuel and Cynthia (Mattison) Paddock, former a
native of Connecticut, latter of Vermont, (both deceased). They were the
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parents of nine children, .of whom Mrs. Harter is fourth. To onr subject and
wife were born seven children: Henry L., Darwin R. ; Vera A., wife of E. John-
son; John P., Solomon E.. Gilbert J., and Lucy, wife of E. Carpenter. Mr.
aad Mra Harter aie members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at New Rich-
mond. Politically, he is not a partisan, but usually votes the Republican
ticket.
ELIAS N. HOLMES (deceased) was born in Otsego County, N. Y., July
22, 1808; son of Samuel and Parmelia (Andrews) Holmes, natives of Connecti-
cut (both deceased). They were parents of four children, of whom Elias N.
was the youngest. Our subject, who was a farmer by occupation, came to
Richmond Township, this county, in 1839, and cleared a farm of 110 acres.
He held several township offices. Mr. Holmes, was married February 4, 1831,
to Susan A., only child of Daniel and Betsy (Stout) Luther, former a native
of Rhode Island, latter of New Jersey (both deceased). Mrs. Holmes is a
native of Tompkins County, N. Y. , and is the mother of nine children, viz.:
Rennselaer D. , Walter C, Mary D. , Eugene O., Charles H. , Lsander H. , Ellen
E., Allison U., and Fanny — last two named now living at home assisting
their mother in the management of the farm. Mr. Holmes died August 23,
1879, universally respected and much lamented.
EBENEZER HUNT, retired farmer, P. O. Lyona, was born in Washing-
ton County, Vt., May 28, 1796; son of David and Sarah (Otis) Hunt, of En-
glish descent and connected with the early history of Massachusetts. They
were the parents of nine children, of whom Ebenezer is third. The educa-
tional privileges of our subject were limited, and at the age of nineteen he
decided to try his fortune in the far West. Coming to Erie County, Penn., he
in same year moved to Meadville, and in 1817, in company with his brother,
came to Richmond Township, of which he is recognized the real pioneer, being
the oldest living land-mark to tell the tale of the hardships and privations
incident to pioneer life in the wilds. Owing to new divisions of the town-
ships, Mr. Hunt has lived in three, yet has never moved. He has always been
a hard-working man and has helped to clear over 200 acres of land. In spite
of his patriarchal age, he is still hale and healthy. Our subject for over half
a century has been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. He was mar-
ried September 18, 1824, to Lovina Hatch, a native of Whitehall, N. Y. , born
in 1800. She was the mother of nine children. Her death occurred in July,
1865
ZEPHANIAH E. KINGSLEY, Postmaster and general merchant, New
Richmond, was born in Townville, this county, October 30, 1854; son of Ed-
gar and Polly (Altenburg) Kingsley, natives of New York, now living near
Townville, and whose parents were among the early settlers of Steuben Town-
ship, this county. Our subject, who is second in a family of six children,
received his education at the common and select schools of the county, and the
college at Moadville, finishing with a commercial course. In 1876 he commenced
life as a merchant, at Townville, where he remained three years. Selling out
his business interest there, Mr. Kingsley came to New Richmond, where he
again embarked in mercantile pursuits, and has an excellent store, stocked
with a general line of groceries and all articles required by the farming com-
munity generally. He has succeeded in gaining a large and lucrative trade,
the result of energy, enterprise and close attention to business. On September
6, 1880, our subject was appointed Postmaster of New Richmond, an office
he still holds; is also Township Treasurer. He was married September 21 ,1876,
to Miss Mary E. Barlow, bora in this county, July 25, 1855, and the result of
this union are two children: Ivy and Joe. Mr. Kingsley is a member of the
I. O. O. F., No. 929, at Townville. In politics is a Republican.
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JOHN McFADDEN, farmer, P. O. Little Cooley, is a native of Randolph
Township, this county, born September 2, 1828; son of Thomas and Sarah
(Cameron) McFadden, natives of this county. They were parents of nine
children, of whom John is second. Our subject received but a limited educa-
tion, as he had to work hard in his younger days, and at the age of sixteen
could neither read nor write. He has been a farmer most of his life, and in
connection, has worked at the trade of carpenter and joiner and also at team-
ing in the oil regions. In 1854 he purchased the farm on which he now
resides, and which he has placed under a high state of cultivation. Mr. McFad-
den was married, in 1850, to Miss Harriet N. Howk, born in Lorain County,
Ohio, July 3, 1833, and daughter of Lyman and Laura (Heath) Howk, natives
of Massachusetts (both now deceased). To this union were born eleven chil-
dren, nine now living, viz.: Lyman A., John A., Thomas L., Jay W., Laura A.,
all living in York Township, Stafford Co., Kan. ; Abraham L., Elmer G., Hattie
N., and Sadie A. Those deceased are Charles C, and Ardie S. Our subject is an
energetic, enterprising man and has made all his property by industry and per-
severance. He has been connected with the United Brethren in Christ Church
for about twenty years, was six years a member of the Erie Annual Confer-
ence, and eight years with the Zion Church; is also a member of the Annual
Conference.
JAMES McFADEN, merchant, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Green-
wood Township, this county, August 29, 1824; son of William and Sarah
McFaden. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, and it may be said
of his education, that, with the exception of two months spent in the common
schools, it was obtained mainly from observation and contact with the world.
"When fifteen years of age he came with his parents to Richmond Township,
this county, and, young as he was, assisted in cutting most of the roads run-
ning each way from New Richmond. Mr. McFaden remained at home until
he was twenty-seven years of age and then engaged in farming for his own
account until May, 1877, when he abandoned that occupation and commenced
merchandising in New Richmond. He has here a general store well stocked
with groceries and all goods required by the farming community. Our sub
ject has been twice married; on first occasion to Miss Jane Adams, who died
in 1878, leaving four children all grown up. Mr. McFaden then married,
September 17, 1879, Miss Metta Hamilton, a native of this county, born in
1847. He served as Postmaster of New Richmond three years and has held
several township offices; was an active member of the Grange eight years.
DAVID LATHEN ilACKEY, retired farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was
born in Otsego County, N. Y., October 8, 1812; son of Elias and Annie
Mackey. He received a common school education, and in 1835 came to Craw-
ford County, Penn., as an apprentice to the mill-wright trade, an occupation
he followed many years. In 1842 he settled on the farm where he now lives,
cutting a home for himself and wife out of the forest. Mr. Mackey was mar-
ried, January 1, 1840, to Miss Sarah Ann Polly, a native of Jefferson County,
N. Y., born June 27, 1816. One child was born to this union, LibbieC, wife
of Taylor E. Burt, a native of this county, now living with Mr. Mackey. The
farm of our subject is under a high state of cultivation and well supplied with
necessary buildings. Mr. Mackey has retired from active labor, but still pre-
serves a lively interest in the cultivation of bees, in which industry he is the
most prominent in the county, having ninety swarms, which during the honey
season require his whole attention. He has served as Justice of the Peace
four terms of five years each, and has at all times taken an interest in county
improvements, especially those tending to the advancement of religious and
educational privileges.
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THOMAS H. MILES, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in New
Haven, Conn., February 14, 1815; son of Capt. George and Polly (Storer)
Miles, also natives of New Haven, parents of seven children. Capt. George
Miles who was an old salt water sailor, came out here in 1817, became a fresh-
water sailor, and was for many years a lake Captain, one of his vessels being the
steamboat "Pioneer," the second steamboat to sail the lakes. During the war of
1812-1814, the vessel he was on board of, while on a trip between New York and
New Haven, was captured by a British man-of-war. The ship and cargo were
released on payment of $8,000 in cash, and the Captain, who was our subject's
grandfather, was permitted to go to New Haven to procure the necessary funds
while the passengers and crew were paroled. The following is a copy of the
parole of honor of our subject's father: "Having captured George Miles,
passenger on the sloop ' Susan,' of New Haven, with others, on the 10th inst.,
all of whom are of course prisoners of war, and being willing so far to miti-
gate the rigors of war, with respects to him, as to exempt him from personal
imprisonment on the express condition, he has this day solemnly subscribed
to, whereby he has pledged bis most sacred word and honor, as an honest man
and Christian, not to serve against Great Britain, her dependences or her
allies, until regularly exchanged. Given under my hand on board of his
Brittanic Majesty's ship, 'Pomona,' off Plum Island, October 17, 1814.
'Cartinet. ' " In the summer of 1836 Capt. George Miles raised two of the vessels
that were captured by Commodore Perry in the fight on Lake Erie, and which
were sunk at the time in Erie Bay, whore they had lain ever since. They were the
bark "Detroit" and the brig "Queen Charlotte." Capt. Miles took command of
the ''Detroit" and in the following November conveyed her into the port of Chicago
with the stars and stripes flying at her mast-head, having a cargo of 5,000
barrels of salt at $5.00 per barrel, and in this event the Captain used to say
he had much satisfaction, as it was a good set-ofif to his own capture, years
before, by the Britishers. He died in 1863. His wife died about 1840. Our
subject, who is fourth in the family, for many years followed sailing both on
the ocean and the lakes. At the time when there were but two full-rigged
whips on the lakes, he sailed in one of them, the "Milwaukee." On May 14,
1834, he was in a boat with ten others on the Bay of Erie, conveying passen-
gers to a steamer, when the boat capsized, drowning all but two, one of the
saved being Mr. Miles. Since 1850 our subject has turned his attention to
farming on the old homestead, assisted by his son George W. He was mar-
ried, January 3, 1856, to Miss Henrietta M. Brown, also a native of New
Haven, Conn., born March 26, 1829. Two children wore the result of ttiis
union: William B. (deceased in infancy), and George W.
MORRISON SAYRE, farmer, P. O. Now Richmond, is a native of Craw-
ford County, Penn., born May 25, 1857; son of James and Martha (McOaughry)
Sayre, the former of whom was killed in the battle of the Wilderness; the lat-
ter is now living in Rush County, Kan. They wore parents of five children,
viz.: Laverne, wife of A. Johnson; Nettie, wife of H. S. Phillips; Arvilla
(deceased), Alice (deceased), and Morrison. The last named was married
October 10, 1877, to Eliza, daughter of F. M. Hamilton, born March 31, 1858.
By this union is one child — Victor. Mr. Sayre acted as Township Treasurer
four years; in politics he is a Republican. He still owns 125 acres of the
original homestead tract. James Sayre was a man who gained the good-will
of all, and his loss was felt by the entire community as well as by his own
family.
PHILANDER MORSE, farmer, P. 0. New Richmond, was born January
26, 1819, in Chautauqua County, N. Y., and came to Richmond Township, this
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coanty, in 1840, with his parents, and there he lived for some time within 200
rods of his present place of residence. He has witnessed the development of
the township until the land became nearly all under cultivation, and he can
scarcely recall when the metamorphosis from a wilderness to a fertile agricult-
ural garden took place. His education was limited, and he early entered upon
his career in life as a farmer, which occupation he has alwaj's followed. Mr.
Morse was married, July 25, 1841, to Miss Jane Fosburgh, born in New York,
November 25, 1820. Three children were born to this union, one now living
— Willis — assisting his father on the farm. Our subject takes a lively interest
in all enterprises tending to the good of the county. He is not identified with
any religious denomination, but attends meetings. In politics he is a Democrat.
WILLIAM MORSE, retired farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in
Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., October 24, 1820, son of Artemus and" Amy
(Benedick) Morse. The father was a native of Vermont, but removed to Rip-
ley, N. Y., in 1814, and died when our subject was but nine years old. The
mother was raised in Montgomery County, N. Y., and died in Richmond Town-
ship, this county, in her eighty-ninth year. She was a devoted Christian, and
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church seventy years. Our subject
received a common school education at Ripley, and in 1837 he came to Craw-
ford County, to learn the trade of tanner, in John Brown's tannery, where he
remained six months, then returned to his home in New York. In 1839 our
subject again took up his residence in this county, served three years at the
tanning and currying trade, and earned the money with which he bought ten
acres of land, partly in following that trade and partly in shoe-making and
laboring on the farm. Mr. Morse was married, August 25, 1841, to Miss Lydia
Lambertson, born in Tompkins County, N. Y., July 14, 1824. Nine children
have been born to this union, four now living: Harriett F., Amy S. , Frank
W. and Ella. Our subject has owned his present place of residence since 1841,
and now has in land 550 acres, of which 250 are under cultivation. From a
certain point on his farm can be seen seven churches. He was one of the
founders of the Keystone Creamery, built in 1868, the second factory in the
county, and which for eight years did a very extensive business. Mr. Morse
has retired from active labor, and his grounds and factory are operated by
others. During the war of the Rebellion he filled the orders for substitutes
and furnislied thirty men. Our subject has been a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church forty-nine years, and Sunday-school Superintendent almost
continually for forty years.
JAMES MORSE, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., April 22, 1828, and when eleven years old came with his par-
ents to Richmond Township, this county, where his early life was spent in
assisting on the farm. His education was very limited, almost his entire
schooling being obtained during the winters when he was twenty and twenty-
one years of age. Being the youngest in the family, and all the others having
commenced life for themselves, the care of the father and mother devolved on
him, and since their deaths he has remained on the old homestead, where he
carries on farming in all its branches, dealing more or less extensively in stock.
Mr. Morse was married, January 28, 1857, to Miss Hannah Landon, born in
Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 23, 1827. One child is the result of
this union — Alice E. — wife of Fred Root, a young farmer of Richmond Town-
ship, this county. Our subject's land interests are quite extensive, he having
by energy and economy acquired some 700 acres. Mr. Morse has held sev-
eral minor township offices. Has been an active member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at North Richmond for over thirty-three years.
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DAMON BUEL PINNEY, retired farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in
Litchfield County, Conn., February 11, 1807. In 1836 he came to Erie County,
Penn., and following year moved to the farm where he now lives. He received
a common school education and entered at once into the occupation he has
always followed. He is now retired from active labor, and the work of the
farm is carried on, under his directions, by his two sons, Albert Grover and
Samuel C. Mr. Pinney has been twice married, on first occasion in Colebrook,
Conn., January 12, 1830, to Miss Sarah Pendleton, a native of Rhode Island,
born January 5, 1810, died May 24, 1850, leaving six children, all now liv-
ing: Michael S., Hobart B., Mary E., Adell, Orville F. and AlbertG. In 1851
our subject married Mias Mary Griswold, who died in 1867. She bore him
two children: Samuel C. and Hattie D., both living. Our subject has always
been an industrious, enterprising man, and has accumulated a large property.
He is still hale and hearty, and bids fair to enjoy for many years the fruits of
his labor and of a well-spent life.
SAMUEL POLLEY, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born at Ellisburg,
JeflFerson Co., N. Y., May 23, 1818, son of Orin A. and Clarissa Polley,
former of whom, a prominent man in his day, lived to be ninety-four years,
eight months, fifteen days old; latter died aged seventy-five. Our subject
received a limited education and commenced life as a carpenter, a trade he
followed for nearly twenty years, when he turned his attention to agricultural
pursuits. The first frame building he e^er erected still stands on his farm.
In April, 1884. he came with his parents to Richmond Township, this county.
They cut their way to the farm from Mr. Swift's place, and their wagon was
the first to travel from there to a point three miles beyond. At that early day
shingles passed as money, and Mr. Polley has hauled many loads on his
father's wagon to Erie for the neighbors, and made purchases for them. He
remembers paying as high as $1.50 per bushel for corn, and receiving that
amount for a bunch of 1,000 shingles. Our subject was married January 16,
1844, to Miss Mary Hotchkiss, born at Hampton, N. Y., in October. 1823.
Three children, now living, are the result of this union: William, Etta and
Orin D. , latter residing at home. In politics Mr. PoUev is a Republican.
WILLIAM JEROME RICHARDSON, deceased, 'was a native of the
State of New York, born April 14, 1835. He was by trade a carpenter and
blacksmith, at which occupation he worked in connection with his farm. Our
subject was married December 25, 1857, to Miss Sarah Rainey, born in
this county, December 25, 1837, and the result of this union is three
children: Fred, Lee and Madge, the sons being both millers. Mr. Richardson
was a valued member of the Grange at New Richmond, and an energetic,
enterprising man, a loving husband and a kind father, highly esteemed by all
who knew him. He died January 3, 1882. Mrs. Richardson still remains on
the farm, which is under her management. She makes no specialties, but
grows the usual crops.
WILLIAM SALEN. retired farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born
October 10, 1804. Owing to the loss of the records, there is some dispute as
to the actual birthplace of Mr. Salen. He has been told that he was a native
of Germany, but thinks he was born in Lehigh County, Penn. He came to
the place where he now lives in 1840 and cleared his own farm. He was mar-
ried in 1830 to Miss Hettie Mover, a native of Lehigh County, Penn., and to
this union were born eleven children, viz.: Sally (deceased), Helena, Ange
line, Catherine (deceased), Peter, William, Jonathan W.. Lewis, Esther (de-
ceased), Mary, George (deceased). Mrs. Salen died in 1870. Our subject is
a member of the Reformed Church. He is now retired from active labor and
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the management of the homestead farm has devolved on his son Lewis, who
owns the farm adjoining. Lewis was born March 9, 1848, and married Feb-
ruary 4, 1873, to Miss Sarah A. Perry, born in Richmond Township, this county,
in April, 1856. The result of this union is five children: Delbert, Charles,
Luella, Anna and William.
JOHN B. SANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Lyona, is a native of Genesee
County, N. Y., born October 29, 1835; son of Nelson and Betsy Louisa Sander-
son, the former a native of Vermont, now residing in Missouri; the latter a
native ot New York, deceased. They had a family of ten children, of whom
John R. is third. Our subject came to Woodcock Township, this county, with
his parents in 1846, and there obtained a common school education. He
worked as a day laborer until he was twenty- two years of age, then commenced
to learn the trade of stone-mason, which occupation he followed twelve years;
also worked at the cooper's trade about five years. In 1873 Mr. Sanderson
purchased his farm of seventy-one acres, where he now lives, and here he car-
ries on general farming, and deals in live stock — buying and selling. He
enlisted in Company B, Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Lieut. Dan
Lewis, under command of Col. Pierce, serving about fifteen months. He par-
ticipated in several engagements; was taken prisoner near Charleston, Va.,
and was confined in Andersonville and Florence prisons. Mr. Sanderson was
married in October, 1859, to Ellen, daughter of Nelson (deceased) and Mary
(Perringtou) Odell, and a native cff Allegany County, N. Y. Four children
were born to this union: William, Virgil, Matie and Ada, the last-named
deceased. Our subject has been Collector and School Director in the town-
ship; is a member of the Grange at New Richmond. In politics is Independ-
ent with a leaning toward the Republican party.
JOSEPH SAYRE, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, is a native of Essex Coun-
ty, N. J., born September 1, 1819; son of John and Catharine (Thorp) Sayre,
natives of New Jersey, and settlers in 1842 of North Shenango Township, this
county. They came to this State in a onehorse wagon and in going over a
portion of the Allegheny Mountains Mrs. Sayre pushed behind to assist the
horse. They finally settled in Richmond Township, this county, in 1837, and
here, February 22, 1876, John died, and February 8, 1883, his widow followed
him. The last few years of her life were spent with her son Joseph, where
she found kind hands ever ready to administer to her comfort. She joined
the Baptist Church many years prior to her demise, and always lived a consist-
ent, exemplary Christian life. Coming to this county when it was a perfect
wilderness, it was no uncommon occurrence for her to carry a sack of corn
several miles to be ground, and the father carried a bushel of com thirty miles
on his back for the family. They were parents of ten children, viz.: Joseph,
Sallie, James, Susan, John, William, Isaac, Thompson, Prawl and Mary. One
time our subject, after the family came to Richmond Township, was taken sick,
and his father being absent at work, his mother took Joseph and his sister
Sallie and started with them to a neighbor's house about three-quarters of a
mile distant, with a foot of snow on the ground, but being dead tired out, she
took off her skirt, wrapped Sallie in it, and having dug a hole in the snow
placed her there, then carried our subject to the neighbor's and went back for
his sister. The father of our subject was drafted in the war of 1812 -and his
father, Joseph, hired a substitute. The subject of this sketch was educated
in the log-cabin of those primitive days, and brought up on a farm. He was
married in 1842 to Sylvia, daughter of Levi and Amanda Beardsley, natives
of New York; the former deceased. The latter was born in Genesee County,
N. Y., in 1827 and came with her parents to this county in 1837, settling in
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Athens Township; she now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sayre.
They wore parents of eight children, viz. : Lurany, Philiira, Lorena, Sylvia,
Sallie, James, Helen and Ezra. Levi Beardsley was a merchant in New York
State, and a miller and farmer in Pennsylvania. To our subject and wife were
born three children, one now living — Levi — married to JStinerva Lyon; they
have two children: Joseph L. and Loona. Mr. Sayre has been Township
Assessor, Auditor, Supervisor, School Director and has filled other offices;
in politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Bap-
tist Church, in which he is a Deacon. During the Rebellion he enlisted in
Company G, Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia, and served till the
close of the war. He is owner of 100 acres of well -improved land with good
water and other essentials, of which little fortune he is the artiticer, besides
some $4,000 which he gave to his children.
WILLIAM SAYRE (deceased) was born in this county, son of John and
Catharine (Thorp) Sayre. (See biography of Joseph Sayre above.) Our sub-
ject was a prominent farmer and stock-grower. His farm was always
well cultivated, and is to-day a standing testimony to his enterprise and
industry. He died in 1881. He was married to Miss Sarah Willey, fiow liv-
ing, who bore him four children: Nicholas W. : Rosetta, wife of Robert Lingo,
a farmer of Richmond Township; Catharine, wife of Bert Hawthorne, a
farmer residing at Townville, this county, and James. Nicholas W. lives on
the old homestead, and is considered an enterprising, industrious young man
destined to become one of the leading substantial farmers of this township
ISAAC SAYRE, farmer, P. 0. New Richmond, was born December 27
1829, in North Shenaugo Township, this county, son of John and Catherine
(Thorp) Sayre. He received his school training in the old log-cabin so com
mon in those early days, and began life for himself as a farmer when twenty
one years old. His present farm was then a wilderness, but he cleared every
rod of it, and all the timber now standing is second growth. Mr. Sayre mar
ried, in 1851, Betsy A. Willey, and by her had six children, four now living,
viz.: Alice, Sylva, Jennie and Gertrude. The deceased are Frank and Anna
Mrs. Sayre died in March, 1869, and Mr. Sayre then married Dinah Hunt
who bore him sis children: J. W., Hattie M., Luna E., John, Monetta and
Maggie. Our subject enlisted during the Rebellion in Company B, Eighteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving from September 13, 1863, to July 29, 1865. He
was in several engagements, and at the battle of Gettysburg was shot through
the right foot, which has made him a cripple for life. This occurred in the
same charge in which Geu. Farusworth was killed. While in the service he
contracted a throat affection which troubles him considerably. Mr. Sayre has
been Township Assessor, Assistant Collector, and Return Judge of Elections.
Has held offices in the order of the A. O. U. W. He has been a member of the
Baptist Church since be was twenty-one years old. In politics is a stanch
Republican. When fourteen years of age he walked barefooted four miles to
hear Judge Pettis make a Republican speech.
JUDSON E. SAYRE, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born on the farm
where he now resides August 7, 1851, son of John and Lucy (Stewart) Sayre,
natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Richmond Township, this
county, former deceased, latter now living with our subject. John Sayre was,
in hie day, one of the most prominent men in the county, a consistent Chris-
tian, hard-working man, esteemed and respected by all who knew him, and his
death universally mourned. In the few years he lived in Richmood Township he
cleared for himself nearly 200 acres of land. He gave his life to save the
Union, having been killed at the battle of the Wilderness during the war of
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the Rebellion. The subject of this sketch was educated at the common schools
during winter, and in summer was employed on the homestead farm. Being
the only child, and a mere boy when his father died, he remained at home, and
eventually took charge of the home farm, part of which he inherited when he
came of age. He deals extensively in stock, buying and selling, and is the
only one in his neighborhood who has at the present time any thoroughbreds.
His herd consi.sts of one bull, registered as Wintield; one heifer, registered as
Crawford Rose: one cow, registered as Perena; one full-blooded calf, not reg-
istered; three cows and three calves, half -blooded, besides a flock of sheep
with lambs equal to any in the county. Mr. Sayre married, July 2, 1870.
Miss Eva, daughter of Fayette Delamater, of New Richmond, this county, born
Februarv '22, 1S52. He is an active member of the A.. O. U. W.
JOSEPH N. SCOTT, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Venango
Township, this county, June 28. 1838, son of AVilliam and Mary (Skelton)
Scott, former a native of Whitehall. N. Y. , born May 3, 1811. came to this
county in 1824. a farmer by occupation and still living; latter a native of this
county born April 7, 1819, died June 21, 1880. They were parents of eight
children, of whom Joseph N. is second. Our subject received a limited edu
cation, and commenced life for himself as a day laborer in a saw-mill, where
he soon became head sawyer. In connection with his farm he followed lum
bering and milling until about two years ago. He moved to his farm in Rich-
mond Township, this county, in 1859. On January 1, 1867, he was married
to Catherine Gray, born February 9, 1843, and by this union there are two
children: Burt D. and Alton M. Mr. Scott has held several of the minor
township offices, and is at present a Justice of the Peace elected in 1882. Is
a charter member of the A. O. U. AV. at New Richmond. Politically he has always
been recognized as a Democrat, but contends that ho is no party man, voting
only for men and principles.
ROBERT SMITH (deceased) was born in Crawford County, Penn., Janu
ary 20. 1813. and always lived here, son of George and Charlotte Smith.
Early in life he learned the trade of millwright, which occupation he followed
for several yeai's, but his health failing, he eventually turned his attention to
farming, at which he continued up to the time of his death. Our subject was
a verv energetic and enterprising man, fully alive to the interests of his native
county, and he always took an active part in any undertaking tending to its
development. He died July 20, 1882, deeply mourned by his widow, son and
daughter and all who knew him, having been during his entire lifetime highly
esteemed and revered. He married, September 17. 1847, Barbara Rust, also a
native of this county, born July 28, 1814. who bore him two children: Char-
lotta. wife of Amos Johnson, and George H., born May 12, 1850, a farmer,
living on the old homestead. The appearance of the farm denotes George H.
to be a diligent, wide-awake man. destined to become a successful husband-
man. In politics he is a Democrat. He was married January 1, 1874, to Miss
Carrie Hamilton, born in this county July 10, 185<). and daughter of Francis
and Mary (Howk) Hamilton, natives of Lorain County, Ohio, and early set-
tlers of Crawford County, Penn.
AVILLIAM SMITH, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, was born in Clarion
County, Penn., March 10, 1829, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ishawood) Smith,
former a native of Ireland, latter of English descent. Our subject received a
common school education and commenced life on the farm, in which occupa
tion he has met with more than ordinary success, and by energy and industry
has accumulated a tine farm property, well-improved and stacked, furnished
with a large and commodious residence, besides substantial barns and out-
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buildings. Mr. Smith was married in 1854 to Miss Jane Boreland, also a
native of Clarion County, Penn., who bore him six children, viz. : Clifton C. ,
Burwell, McClellan, Frank, James and Wade, all living.
ORRIN SWIFT, farmer, P. 0. New Richmond, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, November 17, 1825; son of Dean and Beedie (Waters)
Swift, former a native of Vermont, latter of Connecticut. His educational
privileges were limited to the common schools of the neighborhood, where he
spent his boyhood days. He learned no trade or profession, but chose the
occupation of a farmer. Mr. Swift moved on his pr^ent farm in Richmond
Township in 1858, and he has met with success in all his undertakings. He
was married July 4, 1859, to Maria Webster, born in this county, by whom
he has two children: William Isaac, and Beedie Jane, wife of John Cole, a
farmer of Richmond Township, this county.
GEORGE W. TOWNLEY, retired farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in
Erie County, Penn., May 12, 1810; son of Robert and Mary (Brown) Townley,
former a native of Ireland, born April 14, 1777, came to America in 1797,
settling in Erie County, Penn. He was a mechanic and school teacher. His
death occurred October 22, 1861. His wife was born in Lycoming County,
Penn., in May, 1778, and died !n 1862. In May, 1821, our subject came to
Crawford County with six brothers, four of whom settled and cleared farms
in Richmond Township. Owing to our subject having to go five miles to
school, his education was limited. He was a farmer and raised stock exten-
sively; has 400 acres of land, nearly all under cultivation, but is now retired,
the homestead farm being under the management of his son Leon. Mr.
Townley was married February 25, 1838, to Miss Lydia Erwin, born in this
county February 25, 1815. To this union were born three sons and five
daughters, all now living, viz.: Emeline, Martha, Mary Ann, Ellen, Kate,
Leonard, Leon and Lynn. Our subject has always taken a lively interest in
all county improvements, and has taken an active part in bringing it to its
present state of development.
CYRUS TOWNLEY, farmer. P.- O. Woodcock, was born on the farm
where he now lives in Richmond Township, this county, July 16, 1837, son
of Harvey and Betsy (Lytle) Townley; former a farmer and early settler of
Richmond Township, died November 5, 1875, latter a native of Erie County,
Penn., died July 5, 1879. They were parents of seven children. Our sub-
ject, who is third in the family, was educated in the common schools, has fol-
lowed farming as a life occupation, and in connection deals largely in live-
stock, buying and selling. He is part owner of the imported Percheron
stallion Alencon, and is justly recognized as one of the substantial farmers of
the county, and highly esteemed. Mr. Townley was married in August, 1863,
to Miss Adelaide Turner, born in this township. Three children were the
result of this upion: Maud A., Clyde E. and Mary A. Our subject is a
Director in the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Is a member of Coven-
ant Lodge, 473, A. Y. M., at Cambridge, and a member of the A. O. U. W. at
New Richmond.
ALEXANDER M TOWNLEY, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Rich-
mond Township, this county, April 28, 1848 ; son of John B. and Priscilla Town-
ley, the father a native of Erie County, Penn. , one of the early settlers of Craw-
ford County, born in 1807, died in Florida, February 8, 1883; the mother, also
a native of Erie County, Penn., died in 1850. They were parents of eight chil-
dren, five now living, of whom Alexander M. is the youngest The early life
of our subject was spent in attending the common schools and in rendering
what assistance he could on the homestead farm where he has always lived
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and where he now carries on general farming in all its branches. He deals
extensively in stock and is owner of the celebrated Durham bull, Bell Duke.
Mr. Townley was married October 18, 1877, to 'Miss Nattie Wilson, born in
Woodcock Township, this county, in 1858, and to this union was born, Janu-
ary 13, 1884, one child, William Bell. Our subject justly bears the reputa-
tion of being an industrious and enterprising man, highly esteemed by all
who know him.
ABRAHAM WARD, farmer, P. O. New Richmond, is a native of Cusse-
■wago Township, this county, born May 22, 1818, and son of William and
Betsey (Lanphir) Ward. His school training vyas obtained in the old log
schoolhouse of the early days, and he commenced life as a farmer, an occupa-
tion he has followed without intermission, working, in connection, at his trade
of carpenter and joiner. In 1855 he came to Richmond Township, where he
cleared a farm of eighty-eight acres of choice land, which he has placed under
a high state of cultivation. Mr. W'ard was married in 1856 to Miss Maria
Bradford, who died in 1863, leaving three children, only one of whom is now
living — William W. Our subject then married, in 1864, Miss Mary Miller, a
native of Ireland, and who was brought to America when about six years of
age. Mr. Ward is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Rich-
mond, and the Grange at same place.
WILLIAM WILLIS, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in this county,
November 27, 1808, and came to his present place of residence in 1836, where
he has cleared a farm of forty acres. His parents were Isaac and Rachal
(Wilson) Willis, former a native of Chester County, Penn., born in 1763;
latter a native of Maryland, born in 1776. When our subject was twenty one
years old his father died, leaving him with a family of six to support. At
that early day he had to carry his grist to mill on his back. In 1833 Mr.
Willis was married to Mies Jane Hutchison, who died February 4, 1864.
She was the mother of seven children. Mr. Willis, for his second wife, mar-
ried, July 3, 1866, Mrs. Mary Ewer, a native of Lehigh Couuty, Penn. , born
November 25, 1825. Our subject has retired from active labor, although the
farm is still managed under his personal direction. He operates a small
dairy and grows the ordinary farm crops.
JESSE WINANS (deceased) was born in Portage County, Ohio, son of
Jacob and Catharine Winans, natives of eastern Pennsylvania. They moved
to Portage County, Ohio, at an early date, and from there came to this county,
where they died at advanced ages, he being ninety-three years old. Our sub-
ject came to Richmond Township in 1839, and bought the farm where his
death occurred January 13, 1883. His farm was left to the management of
his sons, while he worked at his trade, that of carpenter and joiner. He was
a man highly esteemed and universally mourned by all who knew him. Sev-
eral years prior to his death he became a member of the Baptist Church. In
politics he took much interest and was a strong Republican. During the
Rebellion he sent six sons to fight for the Union, .of whom only three returned
home. Our subject was married to Miss Rachel Gray, a native of Pennsyl-
vania, now living on the old homestead, and to this union were born thirteen
children, viz. : Samuel, John, Eliza, James, David, Jason, Eehadwick, William,
Eleanor, Lydia, Boyd, Olive and Emma. James, David and Jason died in
the army during the Rebellion. Boyd is at home, a school teacher by profes-
sion, born July 19, 1854, married November 2, 1883. William was born
November 15, 1848; resides on the homestead, is an energetic and enterprising
young farmer; was married September 22, 1883, to Anna Frost, a native of
Richmond Township, this county, born in 1859.
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ALBERT V. WINANS, fanner, P. O. Townville, was born in Richmond
Township, this county, April 5, 1853. son of A. R. Winans, who was born in
Trumbull County, Ohio, September 19, 18'24, only child of James and Polly
(B'rankfather) Winans, natives of Germany, and early settlers of Trumbull
County, Ohio. After the death of his first wife, James was again married, on this
occasion to Caroline Hall by whom he had six children, viz. : Alonzo, Jane, Julian,
Hannah, Esther and Foretta. A. R. Winans was educated at the Farmington
Academy, Ohio, for a Methodist preacher, and for a time Qxhorted, but he is
now a believer in the doctrine of Spiritualism. He was raised on a farm, and
in 1847 bought one for himself in Meigs County, Ohio; then, in 1851, removed
to his present property of 100 acres in Richmond Township, this county. He
was married in 1846 to Jane, daughter of John and Catharine (Cline) Johns-
ton, aiid by her had nine children, viz.: Mary, wife of Sylvester Osborn;
Viola, wife of John Titus; Rebecca, wife of James Carpenter; Albert, Sydney,
Elliott, Ellsworth, Sylvester, and James (deceased). He was drafted during
the Rebellion, but was discharged on account of sickness. Albert V., our sub-
ject, received a common school education and began life as a farmer. In 1881
he purchased a farm, in connection with which he buys and sells produce, his
market being Titusville. He was married September 10, 1876, to Miss Flora
Franklin, born February 21, 1857, and by this union are three children: Ethel,
Mabel and Maud.
CHARLES WINSTON, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born July 14, 1835,
in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., son of Horatio and Minerva (Carpenter)
Winston, natives of New York, who came to Pennsylvania in 1835, settling in
Richmond Township, this county, where Horatio purchased fifty acres of land,
at 13 shillings per acre. It is thought he bought this tract before mov-
ing his family to same, and came to look up a locality, on foot, in company
with his brother Abram, who bought seventy-four acres adjoining in 1834,
bringing his family in sleds. The father of Horatio and Abram had settled
in this county previous to this. The subject of this sketch is the eldest in a
family of seven children, viz. : Charles, Charlotte, Clarissa, Priscilla, Cor-
nelia, Chloe and Alice. The father is deceased, and the mother resides on the
old homestead, both members of the Baptist Church. Charles Winston had
few educational advantages, and at the age of twenty-one began work for
himself. In 1856 he bought a farm of 100 acres from John Reynolds, which
he has improved and added to, and after selling part from time to time, has
now 140 acres, with excellent buildings, including a barn 50x60 feet, and
where he is making a specialty of breeding thoroughbred cattle. Our subject
was married, April 21, 1861, to Jeannette, daughter of Daniel and Margaret
Hopkins, and the result of this union is three children: Edith, Maud and
Clyde. He is a member of the A. O, U. W. ; has served in some of the minor
township offices where remuneration is not considered.
JOSIAH WILLEY, farmer, P. O. Lyona, was born August 13, 1830; son
of James and Sally (Custer) Willey. James was born October 1, 1797, in Mas-
sachusetts; became an early settler in Rockdale Township, this county, and
came to Richmond Township about 1840, where he is now living with his son
on the old homestead. His education was very limited. He was fourteen
years old before he ever wore shoes and he experienced all the hardships inci-
dent to pioneer life. He was twice married; first occasion, in 1820, to Sally
Custer, who died in 1841, leaving eight children, all gi'owing to manhood and
womanhood. For his second wife Mr. Willey married Minerva Miller, now
living. He has been a member of the Baptist Church nearly halt a century.
Josiah, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education, has
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always followed farming, and is now residing on the homestead, which he
assisted his father in placing in its present high state of cultivation, and in
1878 he erected a fine dwelling. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted
in Company K, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, with Capt.
Little, remaining in the service twenty-three months; was in several engage-
ments, the most noted being the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Mr. Willey was
married January 4, 1856, to Miss Mary E. Glen, born February 25, 1840, and
daughter of Simon and Barbara (Rickard) Glen, of German descent and early
settlers of Haytield Township (both now deceased). To this union were born
two daughters and two sons: Laura J., Anna, Elmer, and George A. Our sub-
ject is & member of Gleeson Post, G. A. R. at Townville.
D. W. WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born at Ashville, N. Y. ,
December 4, 1845; son of William aod Elizabeth (Kelso) Wright, natives of
New York; former, a stone-mason by trade, is now living in Richmond Town-
ship, this county; latter died in 1848. They were parents of nine children,
of whom D. W. is the seventh. Our subject had no opportunity of attending
school after he was fifteen years old. He caine to Richmond Township with
his parents about 1859, and twenty years later purchased his farm and
embarked in agricultural pursuits, his chief specialty being trading in sheep and
cattle, which he ships to New Y^ork and Philadelphia. Mr. Wright married,
November 7, 1867, Lorania Sayre, who died February 9, 1879, and he then
became united in marriage, April 24, 1881, with Ella (Delamater) Akin, born
July 21, 1854, and daughter of Fayette and Sfrah (Peelman) Delamater. Mr.
Wright collected the taxes for 1880 in Richmond Township. Has been a mem-
ber of the Baptist Church for fifteen years. In politics is a Republican.
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WILLIAM O.BABCOCK, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, Erie County, was born
in Chautauqua County, N. Y. June 16, 1831 ; son of Asa G. and Rosena (Trask)
Babcock, who settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1851, on the farm
now owned by our subject. They were parents of seven children, viz.: Han-
nah, wife of Jehiel Devereaus; William O. ; Phebe, wife of Samuel A. Way;
Nancy, wife of Daniel Carroll; Ellen, wife of Hamilton Armour; Huldah, wife
of Charles Henry; and Isaiah. Our subject has been twice married; on first
occasion to Sarah, daughter of William Scott, of Richmond Township, this
county, by whom he had two children: Charles (deceased) and Willie. His
second union. May 16, 1806, was with Martha, daughter of Bradish and Eliza
Brovpn, early settlers of this township. By this union there is one child —
Ellen. Mr. Babcock is one of the representative farmers of Rockdale Town-
ship; everything about his farm, on which he has resided since 1851, shows
thrift and enterprise. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
ASA C. BEEDY, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in Washington
Township, Erie Co., Penn., September 23, 1827; son of Samuel and Betsy
(Crosby) Beedy, who settled in Erie County, Penn., in 1817, coming in the
spring of 1836 to this (Rockdale) Township, where they lived and died. They
located on a farm now owned by George Anderson. Samuel was a son of
Jonathan Beedy, of Straflord County, N. H., and was a native of that
State. The Beedys were of German descent. Betsy, tlie wife of Samuel
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Beedy, was a daughter of Asa Crosby, of Hanover, N. H., and of English
lineage. The children of Samuel Beedy and wife were Matilda, Harriet
(Mrs. A. B. Koss), Eliza A. (deceased), Susan (Mrs. Dr. Morgan), Grace
(deceased), Rebecca (Mrs. 'William Johnson), Asa, Winslow (deceased), Josiah
(deceased), and Mary. Our subject was married March 26, 1865, to Sarah,
daughter of Kev. Willard and Clarissa (Ciimmings) Stickney, by whom he has
had three children : Samuel; Winslow who was accidentally shot by a play-
mate at school when but six years of age; Grace C, and Winslow R. Our
subject has lived on his present farm since 1864; was never a seeker after
office; in politics is a Republican.
MILFORD R. BIRCHARD, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Cambridge Township, this county, March 24, 1832; son of Virgil and Mary
(Logue) Birchard and grandson of" James Birchard, who settled in that town-
ship in 1813. Virgil was twice married, his first wife being Jemima Marcy,
by whom he had four children: Gillett, residing in Randolph Township, this
county; ZelotusA., of Warren County, Penn. ; Eveline, wife of Lorenzo Johnson,
of Woodcock. Penn.; and J. Ozro, of Rockdale Township, this county. He
had five children by his second wife, Mary Logue, viz. : Milford R.; Ade-
laide, wife of Amos Kelly; Ellen (deceasedj, Emily (deceased), and Alzada,
wife of Andrew LeFever. Our subject was married June 15, 1865, to Kate,
daughter of John and Mary ( Brookhauser j Saeger, of this township, who has
borne him four children; Cora E., Mamie S., Charlie J., and Florence
(deceased). Mr. Birchard has served his township as Justice of the Peace two
terms of five years each, and has filled other minor offices; in politics is a
Republican.
BURLIN BUNCE, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in Oneida
County, N. Y., August 23, 1827; son of Jacob and' Mary A. (Fields) Bunce,
who settled in this township in 1843 on the farm now owned by Benjamin
Wheeler, and of which they cleared a part, and in 1848 removed to the farm
now owned by Charles F. Bunce, making all the impi-ovements on that place.
Jacob Bunce was twice married; his first wife, Mary A., daughter of Philip
and Phebe (Furman) Fields, of Oneida County, N. Y., was mother of eight
children: Burlin, Laura (wife of David Kelly), Oliver. George H. (deceased),
Alonzo, Jeremiah (deceased), Louisa (wife of Samuel McCrillis), Rachel A.
(deceased). By his second wife, Mrs. Susan (Hammondl Butler, he had six
children, viz.: Catherine (wife of C. Wing), Clarissa (wife of Ed. Frost),
Sarah H. (deceased), Charles F., Valentine, and Libbie (wife of John Wykoff).
Jacob Bunce is still living, in his eightieth year, and resides on the home-
stead with his son Charles F. Our subject was married November 21, 1848,
to Sarah, daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Hammond, of Vernon Township,
this county, and to this union were bom eight children: John S. (deceased),
Maggie A. (wife of James Wilson), Augusta (deceased), Samuel J., Laua F.
wife of Eugene Canfield), Lucy S. (wife of David Lisk), Lovina S., James
B., and Lizzie R. Mr. Bunce lost his wife by death, February 8, 1882. He
has lived on his present farm since 1855. Has held various offices in his
township. Li politics he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist
Church, as was his wife for sixteen years before her death.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, Erie County, was bom
in Rockdale Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, March 24,
1822, son of James and Sarah (Lytle) Campbell, who settled in Rockdale Town-
ship, this county, in 1818. James was a son of Jane Campbell, who with six
children settled in Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1798, braving
all the hardships and trials of pioneer life. He was twice married; on first
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occasion to Jane Hamilton, of Venango County, Penn., who bore him one
child — James H. — now deceased. His second marriage was with Sarah, daugh-
ter of John Lytle, an early settler of Waterford Township, and later of
LeBoeuf Township, Erie County, who was the first member of the Pennsylvania
Legislature from Erie County. To this union were born ten children: John
(deceased), Jane (deceased), William, Hannah (deceased), Nancy (living in
Waterford), Matthew (in Waterford), George (deceased), Sarah (deceased), Susan
(deceased), andElias, in Bockdale Township, this county. Our subject has also
been twice married; onfirstoccasion,_July 8, 1845, to Julia, daughter of Cleve-
land Holmes,of Michigan, who bore him four children: Sarah (deceased), George
C. (married to Tillie Youngs), Charles (deceased), and James. His present
wife is Helen, daughter of Alexander Hamilton, of Edinboro, Peun. , to whom
he was married, May 19, 1881. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church,
as were also her father and mother, the former of whom died January 14, 1846,
aged sixty-eight, and the latter February 10, 1874, at the age of seventy-nine.
Mr. Campbell has held various township offices. In politics he is a Republi-
can.
JONATHAN CANFIELD, farmer and dairyman, P. 0. Mill Village, Erie
County, was born in Hamburg, Erie Co., N. Y. , December 25, 1822, son of Dennis
and Phebe (Griffin) Canfield, who lived and died there. Our subject purchased
the property where he now resides in 1853; settled on it in 1856, and has cleared
it and made all the improvements. He was married, December 31, 1849, to
Helen P., daughter of Daniel and Susan P. (Ames) Hall, of Brant, Erie Co., N.
Y., by whom he has had two children: William P. (drowned while bathing
when twenty years of age), and Helen P. Mr. Canfield is a self made man in
every sense of the word. When he bought his farm in 1853 he was the pos-
sessor of but $30; he is now one of the leading and representative farmers of
Crawford County; has always been interested in improvements, and keeps up
with the times. Besides attending to his farming interests he operates a cheese
factory, at Mill Village, Erie County, which he has carried on successfully since
1879. He is also President, and one of the heaviest stock-holders, of the Farm-
ers Co-operative Bank of Union City, Erie County; has filled all the township
offices with the exception of Justice of the Peace and Constable, and is now a
candidate for the office of County Commissioner. In politics is a stanch Re-
publican. Mr. Canfield is a member of Union City Grange, and he and his
family are adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mill Village.
HIRAM CANFIELD, farmer and auctioneer, P. O. Mill Village, Erie Coun-
ty, was born in Erie County, N. Y., October 15, 1826, son of Dennis and Phebe
(Griffin) Canfield. The former, asoldier of the war of 1812, formerly of Vermont,
was a son of Dennis Canfield, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Phebe,
his wife, was a daughter of Jonathan Griffin, of East Hamburg, Erie Co., N.
Y. Our subject settled in Rockdale Township, in 1854, locating on the farm
where he now resides, which he cleared and improved, and on which he has
lived ever since, with the exception ot six years. He was married, December
18, 1850, to Mary J., daughter of Harvey and Margaret (Miller) Hull, of Chau-
tauqua County, N. Y., and by her has five children: Horace W.. married to
Catherine Strayer; Mary R., wife of Joseph McLatchey; Vernon P., mairied
to Marion Finney; Ida A., wife of John Flaugh, and Dennis H. Mr. Canfield
is now serving as Justice of the Peace; has held various other township offices;
in politics is a Democrat. Besides attending to his farming interests he is a
licensed auctioneer, and is widely and favorably known as such, not only serv-
ing the citizens of his own section, who require his services, but attends to calls
in that line in the States of New York, Ohio and Kansas.
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JOHN D. DOCTER, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, June 9, 1823, son of James and Mary (Humes) Doc-
ter, the former a son of Leonard Docter, who settled in Cambridge Township
in 1801, the latter a daughter of James Humes, one of the first settlers of
Woodcock Township, this county. Our subject was raised in his native town-
ship, where he remained until 1874, when he came toEockdale Township, this
county, and located on the farm where he now resides. He was married June
27, 1850, to Elizabeth, daughter of Norman and Sally (Colter) Thomas. The
father was a native of Magsachusetts and an early settler of Cambridge Town-
ship; the mother was born in Venango Township, this county, daughter of
Thomas Colter, who settled there in 1796. Mr. and Mrs. Docter have five
children: Phiannah, wife of John Borland; Asher T, married to Caroline
Steinhoff; Mary, wife of Joseph Hutson; James E. and John. Ail are resi-
dents of Rockdale Township. Mr. Docter held various township offices during
his residence in Cambridge. In politics he is a Democrat.
HANNIBAL H. FINNEY, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was bom in
Rutland County, Vt., November 8, 1816, son of Levi and Orpha P. (Clark)
Finney, of that place. Mr. Finney came to this county in 1851 and located
in Meadville, where he resided one year, and in the fall of 1852 settled in
Rockdale Township, on the farm where he now resides, which comprises 500
acres; about 200 improved, mostly by himself. He was married January 9,
1845, to Mary L., daughter of Abel and Mary (Low) Willoughby, of Shrews-
bury, Vt By this union were ten children: John W., Frank C. , Charles
(deceased), Darwin A., Fred M., Hannibal H., Jr., 'Willoughby W., Marion
E. (wife of Vernon P. Canfield), George L. and Cassius L. Mr. Finney has
been Justice of the Peace of Rockdale Township for two terms. In politics
he was formerly a Republican, but is now an advocate of the Greenback doc-
trine. Besides his farming interests he owns a saw-mill and manufactures lum-
ber, lath and shingles.
DAVID L. FULLERTON, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was bom in
what is now Cambridgeboro, this county, April 2, 1820, son of Bailey and
Mary (Humes) Fullerton, and grandson of Thomas Fullerton, who settled in
that township in 1797. The father of our subject was married in 1803, and
the same year located where Cambridgeboro now stands, and here he resided
until his death. He died February 25. 1854, at the age of seventy-four. He
was parent of ten children: James, deceased; Bailey K. ; Lettie, deceased;
John H., deceased; Andrew J.; Polly, deceased; David L. ; Joshua, deceased;
Samuel, deceased, and Elizabeth. Our subject was married March J8, 1847,
to Elizabeth Stokes, of Venango Township, this county. By this union were
twelve children: Sarepta, wife of George France; Oscar, now in Iowa; Sam-
uel; Harriet, wife of Alfred Shelhamer; Peirce, in Iowa; Mary, wife of John
Peters; "Wheeler, deceased; Edie, deceased; Loren K., in Iowa; Jennie, wife
of Aimer Parker; Kerney and Kate. Mrs. D. L. Fullerton was a daughter of
John and Margaret (Peters) Stokes, who settled in Venango Township, this
county, in 1804. coming from Tnion County. Penn. John Stokes, a son of
George Stokes, had twelve children: George; Jacob, deceased; John; Polly,
deceased; Katherine, deceased; Margaret, Samuel, Susan, William, Catherine
E,, David H. and Augustus W. (deceased). Mr. Stokes died June 10, 1861,
aged eighty-one years; his widow died January 27. 1876, in her ninety-sixth
year. Our subject has resided in this township since his marriage, with the
exception of one year that he lived in Cambridge. He has held various offices
in his township. In politics is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are mem-
bers of the Presbyterian ChurcL
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ARTHUR JERVIS, farmer. R O. Cambridgeboro. was born in Armstrong
County, Penc, September 27, 1829, sou of Thomas R. and Jane (Haughay)
Jervis, vrho settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1839, on the farm
now owned by our subject, where they lived and died. They were parents of
three children: John, Arthur, and Isabel, wife of Jacob Decker, both now
deceased. Our subject was married January 9, 1859, to Mary M. , daughter of
Georo-e and Sarah (Spencer) Wilcox, of Rockdale Township, this county, by
whom he has had live children: Donna N., wife of Ernest Birchard; Comma,
Emmett, Frank, Jimmy, Jennie and Kate. Jimmy and Jennie are deceased.
Mr. Jervis occupies a part of the homestead where his father first settled. He
is a member of the A. 0. U. W. In politics is a Democrat. Both he and his
wife are members of the Methodist Church.
DANIEL KELLY, retired farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in
Rockdale Township, this county, November 3, 1812, son of Isaac and Hannah
(Carnahau) Kelly, who located in Bloomtield Township in 1799, and in 1800
removed to this township, where they spent the remainder of their days. Isaac
Kelly was a native of New Jersey, and was married in Northumberland County,
Penn., in 1797. He was parent of eight children: James (deceased), John,
Sarah (deceased), Polly (deceased), Rachel (deceased), Hannah (deceased)
Isaac and Daniel. Our subject was married October 12, 1854, to Martha M.,
daughter of Hezekiah and Margaret (Spring) Howard, early settlers of Ran-
dolph Township, and later of Rockdale Township, this county. By this union
there are four children, viz. : DeOmer, DeElmer, Lovina D. and Dorinda V.
DeOmer married Hetty, daughter of Isaac and Betsy (Jarvis) Willis, of Rock-
dale Township, this county. Mrs. Kelly, who was for thirty-three years a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died March 13, 1875, in her fifty-fifth
year. Mr. Kelly has always resided in this township; for the past twenty-six
years has been living on his present farm. He has held various township
oflSces. In politics is a Democrat.
JAMES P. KELLY, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in Rockdale
Township, this county, July 27, 1824, son of John and Mary (Langley) Kelly, and
grandson of Isaac and Hannah (Carnahan) Kelly, who located in Bloomfield
Township, this county, in 1799, and in 1800 settled in this township, where
they died. John Kelly, the father of our subject, was the first white child bom
in Rockdale Township, the date of his birth being September 22, 1800. At the
date of this writing, March 1884, he is still living and resides in Cambridge-
boro. Our subject was married January 27, 1852, to Mary, daughter of James
and Sarah (Willis) Kelley, by whom he has three children: Alveretta, wife of
Charles D. Edson (have two children: Zella L. and Bessie); Addie M., and
Morris S., who married Carrie Veley. Mr. Kelly is now serving his township
as Justice of the Peace, and has held various other offices. In politics he is a
Republican.
JOSEPH B. McFADDEN, fai-mer, P O. Miller's Station, was born in Cam-
bridtre, this county, January 23, 1835, son of John W. and Lodiska S. (Rock-
well) McFadden, who settled in Cambridge, this county about 1820. They
were parents of nine children: Rebecca (deceased), Catherine (deceased),
George, E. W. (deceased), Rebecca N. (wife of John N. Shannce), Joseph B.,
Hannah F. (wife of A. D. Birchard), John W. and Catherine (wife of Charles
Buck). The father, a hatter by trade, during his residence in Cambridge
engaged in farming, lumbering, blacksmithing and mercantile pursuits. Our
subject lived in Cambridge until 1857, when he came to this township, where
he has since resided. He Las been twice married; on first occasion, May 10,
1857, to Mary, daughter of John Saeger, one of the first settlers of Saeger-
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town, this county. By this union there were four children : Haida (deceased),
Charles A., Catherine (wife of Roland Ford), and Minnie. Our subject's present
wife, to whom he was married August, 1869, is Emily Siverling, daughter of
Christopher Siverling, of Saegertown. They have sis children: Mary, Mattie,
Emma, Joseph, George and Fred. Mr. McFadden is a Republican in politics;
a member of the Cambridge Grange and with his wife an ardent adherent
of Zion Church.
JOHN D. McLATCHEY, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, Erie County, was born
in Venango County, Penn., April 19, 1839, son of William and Susan (Dale)
McLatchey, the former a native of Westmoreland County, Penn. , and the latter
of Centre County, Penn. His paternal grandfather, Charles McLatchey, of
Scotch descent, was a native of Cumberland, and a pioneer of Westmoreland
County, Penn. His maternal grandfather, Joseph Dale, of English lineage,
was a pioneer of Centre County. William and Susan McLatchey were parents
of eleven children, six now living: John D. , Elizabeth C, wife of James W.
Mitchell; Samuel W. ; Emma, wife of William Hull; Joseph F. and William
M. Our subject was reared in Venango County, Penn., attending the common
schools, and is a graduate of the Iron City Commercial College. He enlisted
during the late Rebellion, August, 1861, in Company G, Eighty-third Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the siege of Yorktown, seven
days' tight before Richmond, battles of Hanover Court House, Middleburg,
Fredericksburg, Mine Run, Chaucellorsville, Spottsylvania, Gettysburg and
the campaign of the Wilderness, in which he was wounded in the right shoul-
der. After serving for three years and one month, he received an honorable
discharge. In 1866 he came to Rockdale Township with his parents; was
married January 21, 1868, to Martha R., daughter of Benjamin and Tryphena
(Curtis) Throop, of this township. By this union are two children: Ella and
Benjamin D. Mr. McLatchey has resided on his present farm since 1872. He
has held several township offices, serving one term as School Director. He has
always taken an active interest in educational matters. He was Enumerator
of the census in 1880. In politics is a Republican.
DANIEL McQueen, farmer, P. O. Chapinville, was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland, September 20, 1829, son of Donald and Grace (Davidson) McQueen,
who settled in Rockdale Township, this county, in 1839, locating on the farm
now owned by our subject, which they cleared and improved, and where they
died. They were both members of the Presbyterian Church, but after Mr.
McQueen's death in 1858, at the age of sixty years, his widow joined the Bap-
tist denomination. She survived until 1879, dying at the age of eighty- three.
They were parents of live children: Daniel; Ann (deceased), wife of Jeremiah
Mackey; Margaret, wife of Charles Hewell; Alexander, and Jane, wife of
Capt. George Harkness. Our subject was married November 18, 1855, to Mary,
daughter of Anthony and Lucy (Morton) Mickel, early settlers of this town-
ship. By this union there are live children: Byron A., Grace (wife of Lee
Black), Mary J., Donald A. and Josephine. Mr. McQueen resides on the old
homestead, comprising 100 acres, having purchased the interest of the other
heirs. He also owns another farm of 140 acres. He has held various town-
ship offices. In politics is a Republican.
HENRY MITCHELL, retired farmer, P. O. Milt Village, Erie County, was
bom in Le Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., near the Crawford County line, Aug-
ust 30, 1803, son of Nathan and Mary (Cooper) Mitchell, who settled there in
1802. Nathan Mitchell was twice married, his first wife being Mary Cooper,
by whom he had a family of six, viz. : Peter, Lysander, William, Henry, Eliza
and Cooper. Our subject is the only member of this family now living. For
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his second spouse Nathan married Mrs. Mary E. Lyman, by whom he had
eight children: Maria, Mary, Jane, Perry, Elizabeth C, Lewis H., George W.
and Olive, all deceased but Jane, wife of Christian Straw, of Venango Town-
ship, this county. Nathan Mitchell's widow, now (1884) Mrs. Tont Watson,
resides on the homestead with our subject. She had five children by her for-
mer husband: Kobert F., James H., Nathan S., John A. and Mary J. Our
subject settled on the farm where he now resides in 1839, it being a part of a
tract of land located by his father in 1802. He was married March 8, 1836,
to Mary P., daughter of Jaroes Hodges, of Cambridge Township, this county,
formerly of Vermont. By this union were four children: Nathan, deceased;
Abigail, deceased; Sarah, deceased; and Mary, wife of Samuel McLatchey.
Mr. Mitchell lost his wife by death October 31, 1882, in her eightieth year.
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Mill Village, Erie County, and
his wife became a member sixty-five years previous to her death.
ELISHA SMITH, farmer, P. O. Brown Hill, was born in Crown Point,
Essex Co., N. Y., November 25, 1815, son of Benjamin and Susan (Wilson)
Smith, who subsequently lived in Mill Creek Township. Erie Co., Penn. Our
subject settled at Brovsm Hill, Kockdale Township, this county, on the farm
where he now resides, in 1838, and was married April 13, 1839, to Jane,
daughter of James and Polly (Thompson) Barber, by whom he has had three
children: Anvilla, deceased; Mandilla, deceased, and Anne. Mandilla married
James C. Leslie, of this township, and had four children: Clyde, Claude,
Cassius and Max. Mr. Smith, one of the representatiee farmers of his township,
has held several township oiBces; in politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE L. WEBSTER, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Cambridge Township, this coimty, June 13, 1839, son of Lyman and Jane
(Willey) Webster, who settled in that township about 1821, together with John
Webster, the father of Lyman. They came from Massachusetts. Lyman
Webster, who located on the farm now owned by the heirs of Joseph L. Webster,
had nine children: James L. , deceased; Mary M., wife of Jonathan Russell;
Eliza A., wife of George Hart; Clarissa M., wife of Phil Stevens; Abigail P.,
wife of Dwight Burrows; George L. ; Francis G., deceased; Grove F.,
deceased: and Amos J., deceased. Our subject was married April 29, 1869,
to Emma C, daughter of Lyman H. and Hannah (Kelly) Allen, early settlers
of Cambridge Township, this county. By this union there are two children:
Mertie C. and Rosa M. Mr. Webster always lived in his native township
until coming to Rockdale Township in the spring of 1882, when he located on
his present farm. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian
Church. He is a member of the K. of H. ; in politics is a Republican.
GEORGE WILCOX, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born in Gran-
ville, Mass., March 13, 1810; son of Eleazer C, and Cynthia (Noble) Wilcox;
the former a son of Eleazer C. and Jemima (Munson) Wilcox, natives of Con-
necticut; the latter a daughter of Eager and Mary (Phelps) Noble. Eleazer
C. was born May 20, 1780; was a farmer in Granville, Mass., until 1818,
when he removed to Floyd, Oneida Co., N. Y., where he died of dropsy, Janu-
ary 31, 1827. Of the children of this family, all, with their partners in life,
are, or have been, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, except the
first wife of Noble Wilccx, who was a Baptist. Of the seventy-four grand-
children of this family, forty-four were living in 1876. During the Civil war
three died in the service of their country. Our subject settled in Rockdale
Township, in the spring of 1854, on the farm where he yet resides, which
comprises about 540 acres located in Rockdale and Richmond Townships. He
was married July 24, 1836, to Sarah, daughter of Elijah and Catharine (Boss)
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Spencer, of Oneida County, N. Y., by whom he has had eleven children, seven
ndw living, viz. : Mary, wife of Arthur Jervis; Julius M., married to Mary
Hotohkiss; Louisa C, wife of George F. McCray; Henry W., married to Lucy
Glover; George M., married Adelle Hotchkiss; Sarah E., wife of Walter Bly-
stone; Spencer N., married to Ida Hoag. Mrs. Wiloox is one of eighteen
children, five of whom died young. Those now living are Betsy, Philander,
Polly, Charles, Sarah, Heman, Joseph, James, Louisa, Matilda, Cynthia,
Merrit and Buel. One of the deceased, Matson, was drowned at the age of
nine years. Her parents were Methodists, the mother before she was fifteen
years old. George Wilcox has been a devoted Christian for over forty-six
years, an element in the Methodist Episcopal creed, to which organization his
estimable wife* has been attached for over fifty years, and the financial inter-
ests of the church of their choice have beea benefitted by their relationship.
As an appreciation of his worth, his neighbors have intrusted Mr. Wilcox with
the offices of Township Auditor, School Director, Inspector of Elections, etc.
Our subject owqs and operates, through his sons, a fine cheese factory, located
on hia farm. In politics Mr. Wilcox is a Democrat.
D. O. WING, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Miller's Station, was born
October 3, 1816, in Albany, N. Y. ; son of David and Mariam (Cronkite)
Wing, natives, the former of Vermont, the latter of Hooaick, Rensselaer Co.,
N. Y. They were parents of the following-named children: Submit, Anna,
Ora, Mariam, Henrietta, Maria, and D. O. The father, who was a drover,
died in 1817. He belonged, at his demise, to the Baptist Church, as did also
his widow, who died in 1878 (then wife of William Farwell, by whom she
had two children, Betsy and Levi L.). Our subject, being left fatherless when
one year old, was subject to the protection of his grandmother, Anna Cronkite,
until he was four years old, at which period, his mother having been married
to William Farwell, he was taken to their home. His educational advantages
were much limited, being such as the log-cabin, with its slab seats and writing
desks, and puncheon floor and ancient fire-place afforded. He labored on the
farm until twenty years old, when he engaged at Comstock & Bostwick's
sawmill, at Mil ford, Otsego Co., N. Y., (at the time when it was disputed
that a mill could be run by steam), and was appointed assistant sawyer, under
George Newton, of Corning, N. Y. Here he continued one year, when he
withdrew to Greene County and engaged in the tan bark business, following
the same two years, and then worked on a farm one year. In 1836 he came
by canal to Buffalo, by lake to Erie City, and by stage to Venango Township,
this county, and there took employment in the Klecknei*8aw-mill, at which he
was engaged for four years. While there he built the first house in the vil-
lage of Venango, soon after having helped to lay out the place. In 1840 Mr.
Wing was married to Mary J., daughter of A.retus and Lois (Nubre) Rogers,
natives of Vermont and the parents of four childreji, viz. : Eliza, Mary J., Elias
and Mahala. The parents came to this county in 1836, where they died.
They were members of the Christian organization. The father was called out
in the war of 1812. To this union were born Dine children, of whom are now
living: Jerome, married to Mary Foster (have two children: William and
Jennie; he is a carpenter in Salamanca, N. Y.); Cornelius, married to Kate
Bunce (have four children: Adelbert, Sherman, Alta and Delia; he was one of
the Lincoln Guards stationed at Washington, D. C, for about three years);
Levi L., married to Rebecca Hays (have four children: Alma, George, Morris
and Dimmis); Loron, married to Emma McCray (have one child, Susan J.;
he works on the farm); Charles, married to Mary Smith (have no children; he
farms and works in the mill with his father); Melissa, married to Calvin Crow
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(have two children, Ina and Orson; he is a farmer). In 1841 Mr. Wing
removed tu Rockdale Township, this county, where he rented the "Randolph
saw-mills," and operated the same with good success. He built many flat-
boats and floated his lumber down French Creek to the Allegheny River,
thence to Pittsburgh, Penn. At the expiration of seven years he bought a
farm of 164 acres and managed the same until 1866, when he gave his entire
attention to the old Randolph saw-mills, which he bought in 1864. About
the same time he purchased a 500-acre tract of land, heavily timbered, known
as the "Donation Lot," presented to Gen. Wayne for his services in the war
of 1812. He worked the timber from this land into lumber, and has since
added 200 acres more of good timber land. He is preparing the timber for
building material, including lumber, latha and shingles, all of which he
makes a specialty. Mr. Wing was a Democrat until the formation of the
Republican party, since when he has been an out-spoken advocate of Repub-
licanism, and has shown a degree worthy of prominent oifices in the gift of
his party, but being adverse to office, he has not made any record in that way.
He and his estimable wife are worthy members of the Congregational Church
of Cambridgeboro. As a thorough representative business man of Crawford
County, Mr. Wing has been solicited and consents to have his portrait appear
in this history.
JAMES WOODSIDE, farmer, P. O. Miller's Station, was born December
J 3, 1829, in Erie County, Penn. , son of John and Polly (Snell) Woodside,
natives of the same State, and parents of twelve children, nine of whom are
now living, viz. : James, William, Jane, Charlotte, Robert, Chester, Loretta,
Marian and Ellen. Our subject was educated in the county schools, and at the
age of seventeen he left home and engaged in a sawmill knovsm as Marvin's
Mill, located in Cambridge Township, this county. At the end of Ave years
he was employed at the " Johnstown mill," and at the expiration of three years
he bought the "Purse mill," which he operated for thirteen years with suc-
cess. Selling hig mill he went to Forest County, Penn., and engaged in lum-
bering and erecting mills for about six years; afterward bought the Isaac
Kelley mill in this county, which he operates at the present time. Our sub-
ject married, in 1854, Maria Anderson, who bore him two children, both now
deceased, as well as their mother. Mr. Woodside married for his second
wife, Sarah J. Jervis, but has no issue. He possesses along with his wife
about 1300 acres of good land, and is dealing to some extent in cattle. His pres-
ent residence he erected in 1872. Our subject has served his township in
many of the minor offices; has been brought out as a representative for
County Commissioner by his political (Greenbacker) party. Is a member of the
Cambridge Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
ROME TOWNSHIP.
DANIEL BEMENT (deceased) was born in Southington, Conn., March
10, 1789. He married, October 4, 1812, Miss Nancy Kimball, who was born Sep-
tember 6, 1792, and in 1818 they immigrated to Centreville, Crawford Co.,
Penn., making the entire journey with an ox-team. Here Mr. Bement carried
on his business, that of tanner and currier, for many years, and in later life
retired to a farm. Our subject died March 21, 1873, aged eighty-four years;
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Mrs. Bemeat died December 14, 1862, aged seveuty years. They were upright
pioneer people, and left an honored name to posterity. Their descendants
include many of the leading and influential families of Crawford County.
Their children are Henry. Mrs. Julia Clark, Silas, Mrs. Nancy Post, George,
Joel, Mrs. Miranda Rodier and Frank.
WILLIAM E. BENNETT, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born Sep-
tember 27, 1830, in Ellery, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. ; son of Daniel and Dolly
(Anais) Bennett. The father, a soldier in the war of 1812, was also a native of
Chautauqua Couijty, N. Y., and in 1840 moved to Rome Township, this county,
where he cleared and developed his farm. The mother, a native of Vermont,
died in 1843, leaving thirteen children; six are now living, viz.: Charles and
Ezra in Warren County, Penn. ; Milton, in Chautauqua County, N. Y. ; Will-
iam E. ; Martha J., widow of P. S. Magee; Mary Ann, wife of Robert Kerr.
Four of his sons gave their lives for their country's cause, viz. : Jason, who
died from a wound received in the battle of Bull Run; George, reported mis-
sing; Wesley, who died from tlie effects of wounds received in the mine explo-
sion before Petersburg; and John, who died in Anderson vi lie prison. Daniel
Bennett subsequently married Mrs. Lydia Rew; he died at Mageetown, Feb-
ruary 11, 1883, in his eighty-ninth year. He and all his sons, excepting Ezra,
were stanch Democrats. Our subject acquired his education in the limited
schools of the home district, and when but thirteen years of age commenced life
for himself, and as soon as he had suflicient means accumulated, bought a
farm. He was married September 7, 1857, to Emeline Chase, born in this
township, January 12, 1837, daughter of John Chase. To this union were
born Mary Lucretia, now Mrs. Rowley; John M. C, Lena J,, William
Henry and two deceased in early childhood. After marriage they settled on
the farm on which they have since resided, comprising 140 acres of fertile
land. Mr. Bennett is a successful farmer, selling produce from his farm,
which brings from $800 to $1,200 annually. He also takes active interest in
the improvement of fine stock, having now fifty seven head of short-horn cattle,
and some horses of a superior breed. He prefers to lead a retired life, though
he is now filling the oflSce of School Director; he has been a life-long Dem-
ocrat.
STEPHEN CARROLL, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was bom July 24, 1826,
in Sandy Lake (now Worth) Township, Mercer Co., Penn. His father. Rev.
William Carroll, a Presiding Elder in the Erie Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, was a native of Washington County, Penn. , but moved to
Mercer County, same State, in an early day; be there married Rachel Sutton,
a native of Maryland. They spent one year (1849) in this county, but returned
to Mercer County, where they ended their days. They were parents of eleven
children. Our subject, the next to the youngest in this family, came to Oil
Creek Township, Crawford Co., Penn.. in 1847, and erected a saw-mill. In
1850 he located in Rome Township and devoted himself to farming. He was
married, November 28, 1849, to Esther, daughter of James Kerr, by whom he
had three children: Angle, wife of Mr. Hummer, and two deceased in childhood.
During the late war Mr. Carroll enlisted, September 8, 1862, in Company D,
Eighteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, serving in the Army of
the Potomac and participated in the engagements at Hanover Court House. Get-
tysburg, South Mountain and many other of the memorable battles fought in Vir-
ginia and Maryland. He was a brave soldier and received an honorable discharge
June 6, 1865. He acted as Company Clerk at Cumberland, Md., at the mus-
tering out and is reliable authority for the statement that nearly every survivor
of the company was present at the last muster. Since his return he has taken
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an active part in political affairs; was elected School Director, Supervisor, Jus-
tice of the Peace; appointed May 5, 1879, by Gov. Hoyt, Sealer of Weights and
Measures for Crawford County; reappointed June 12, 1882, and is discharg-
ing the duties of this position with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of
the community. Squire Carroll has a fine farm of 100 acres well-improved
land, and is devoting his attention to the breeding of live stock, having some
very fine pure-blooded cattle of the short-horn variety, and was one of the first
to introduce this improved grade of cattle in his township.
HENRY CARROLL, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born January 1, 1837,
in Union Township, Erie Co., Penn.; son of M. Can'oll, now a resident of
Sumner, Iowa. During the late Rebellion, our subject enlisted, August 11,
1862, in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, and participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor and
Fort Hill, where he was wounded by a minie ball which resulted in his losing
his right arm, and after a long course of treatment in hospital he received an
honorable discharge, December, 10, 1864. During his service Mr. Carroll
came home on a fiu-lough and was married, October 13, 1863, to Adelia Rice,
born in Rome Township, this county, June 16, 1843, daughterof William Rice,
by whom he has the following children: Ionia M., Grant S. , and Ida A. After
the war, Mr. Carroll spent two years, 1868 and 1870, in Iowa and Wisconsin,
but finally settled on the old homestead of William Rice, near the edge of
Centreville Borough. Mr. Carroll has ever been a Republican, and has taken
an active interest in the public affairs of this township, holding most of the
ofiSces of this borough. He is a member of the G. A. R.
GILBERT L. CLARK, M. D., physician and surgeon, Centreville, was
born'in this borough, February 15, 1848; son of the well-known pioneer, James
Clark. He received his literary education at the home schools and Allegheny
College, Meadville. At twenty-two years of age he began to study medicine
with Dr. A. P. Waid, of Centreville; took a preliminary and regular course of
lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia (1872 and 1873); then
engaged in practice with his former preceptor, Dr. Waiu; subsequently attend-
ed Miami Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, receiving the degree of M. D. in
1875; then resumed his practice here. In 1880 he attended an additional course
of lectures at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York. The Doctor
there married, January 12, 1880, Caroline L. Banning (daughter of E. P. Ban-
ning, M. D., of that city), by whom he has the following children: Gilbert
Ralph, Inez Emily and Grace Elaine. He and wife are members of the Con-
gregational Church. Since marriage the Doctor has continuously practiced his
profession in his native place. He is an energetic business man, thoroughly
trained in his chosen profession, and by his upright life and scientific attain-
ments has built up for himself a large and prosperous practice.
GARRET BONTJM CONOVER, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born Septem-
ber 26, 1818, in Hunterdon County, N. J. ; son of Garret A. aad Sarah Conover,
who came to Rome Township, this county, November 8, 1832. This place was
then a wilderness, and they began at oncre to clear and develop their farm.
After living xaseful lives they passed to their final reward, honored by all who
knew them. They were parents of twelve children; one son, Ralph, was a sol-
dier in the Eighteenth Pennsylvania "Volunteer Cavalry, and was killed on the
Potomac at Brandy Station. Our subject, the sixth in the family, married,
June 5, 1845, Eliza Ann Thompson, born January, 1826, in Oil Creek Town-
ship, this county, daughter of John Thompson. By this union were born
Mary E., wife of Mr. Phue; John G. ; George B., Justice of the Peace, this
township; Emma J., wife of Mr. Jones, of Coshocton, Ohio; Fannie; Melvina,
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a suocesaful teacher at Grand Valley, Warren Co., Penn. ; Katie and Libbie.
They also raised Elliott E., son of Ralph Conover. After their marriage they
settled where they now live, Mr. Conover has acquired a fine farm of 150
acres of well-improved land besides giving a good start in life to his children,
who are all useful and intelligent members of society. He was formerly a
Democrat in politics, but is now an advocate of prohibition. Our subject
and his wife are believers in the Universalist doctrine, but most of their chil-
dren belong to the United Presbyterian Church.
JOHN G. CONOVER, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born in Rome Town-
ship, this county, July 1, 1849; son of Garret B. and Eliza Ann (Thompson)
Conover. He was educated at the schools of the home district and attended
one term at the State Normal School, Edinboro, Penn. In the spring of 187&
he went to the oil regions of Clarion and McKean Counties, Penn. , where he
remained until 1882. He was united in marriage, June 8, 1881, with Eliza-
beth, daughter of Charles and Mary J. Stewart. Our subject and wife have a
fine farm of 100 acres of well-improved land with good buildings. They are
consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Conover, though
comparatively a young farmer, has displayed much energy and enterprise, and
is highly respected.
GEORGE B. CONOVER, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. 0. Titus-
ville, was born in Rome Township, this county, March 7, 1851; son of Garret
B. and Eliza Ann (Thompson) Conover. He acquired his education partly in
the schools of the home district, finishing with a term at the State Normal
School, Edinboro, Penn. He was married February 17, 1877, to Buena Fuller,
born May 8, 1849, in Sparta Townstiip, this county, daughter of Absalom Ful-
ler, one of the first settlers there. They have three children: Coral Isle, John
Carlyle, and George Courtney. Mr. Conover was elected Justice of thH
Peace February, 1882; School Director of Rome Township, February, 1883,
and was chosen Secretary of that Board. He is at present candidate for
County Commissioner. He supports the Prohibition party and takes great
interest in the cause of education and in all efforts conducive to the moral and
mental improvement of the community.
JAMES D. COYLE, principal of public school and farmer, Centreville,
was born January IS, 1834, in Rome Township, this county. His father,
Patrick Coyle, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn. , came here with his
parents, Roger and Margery Coyle, in 1800, and here married Mary Grifiiu, a
native of Venango County, Penn., and settled in Rome Township, where they
spent their lives. They were an upright pioneer people, respected by all who
knew them. They were the parents of ten children, six now living; Patrick,
Lawrence, Margery (now Mrs. Kerr, of Titusville), Sarah (now Sirs. Beatty,
of Ashtabula County, Ohio), Jane (now Mrs. MoGee), and James D. Our sub-
ject spent the early part of his manhood in the lumber regions on Clarion
River, Elk County, Penn. When about thirty years of age he adopted the
profession of teacher, for which be had made thorough preparations, attending
the State Normal School at Edinboro, Penn. Mr, Coyle taught in all thirty-
four terms; in St. Joseph's School, Oil City, Penn,, three years; Titusville,
one year; Hydetown, one year, and thirteen terms in Centreville, occupying
the position as Principal of the public schools here and enjoying an envi-
able reputation as a faithful, efiicient and successful educator. Our subject
has been twice married, on the first occasion August 10, 1867, to Lucy Taft,
of this township, who died February 27, 1809, leaving a son — Louis— who
died September 10, 1870. Mr. Coyle was remarried, October 20, 1873. to
Alduma Pierce, and by this union had sis children, three living: Lena, Milton,
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and Frances. Mr. Coyle has acquired a comfortable home located in the
southwest corner of Sparta Township. He and his wife are members of the
Roman Catholic Church.
GEORGE DUNLAP, farmer, P. O. Titusville. was born February 19,
1825, in County Londonderry, Ireland. He came to America in 1848, and
after spending a few months in New York City and a couple of years at Water-
ford, Erie County, Penn., finally located at Neilltown, Venango (now Forest)
County, Penn., and there married Miss Anna McCandless, March 11, 1853.
After living on a farm there for twenty-five years they came to Rome
Township, this county, April 1, 1877, settling on the Edmonds farm. They
now own a farm of 200 acres of well- improved land. Their children are Mary
(wife of Simon Fogle, in Forest County), Andrew M., John J., James R.,
Ella A., and Robert R. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap are members of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. He is an honest, upright man, respected by all who know
him.
T. S. EICHBAUM, lumberman and manufacturer, P. O. Centreville, was
bora June 22, 1843, in Allegheny City, Penn., son of William P. and Mary
(Sample) Eichbaum. When he was nine years of age he moved to Nashville,
Teuu., with his father's family, and when fourteen returned with them to
Pittsburgh, Penn., his father being a native of that place, and carrying on an
establishment for manufacturing steam engines there. He died in this town-
ship in December, 1881, at the residence of his son. His widow and son,
William W., now reside at Newcastle, Penn., and another son, George R.,
resides in Sanborn, Dak. At the breaking-out of the war of the Rebellion,
our subject was engaged in the machine shop with his father at Memphis,
Term. He returned to Pittsburgh, and enlisted in the Fifth Regiment, West
Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and served in the Virginia campaign. Was early
promoted to the position of Quartermaster Sergeant, serving as such till the
close of his services, in February, 1865, proving himself a brave soldier and
an efficient officer. After his return he engaged in the oil business in Vir-
ginia and Kentucky. In 1866 he came to the oil regions of Pennsylvania.
The following year engaged in lumbering in the eastern part of Rome Town-
ship, transferring his establishment in 1879 to Oil Creek, near Centreville,
where he has a saw-mill, and manufactures lumber for shipment abroad. Mr.
Eichbaum was married May 25, 1869, to Harriet Palmer, of Newcastle, Perm.
To this union were born Mary, Carrie, Emily, Jeanette and Hermann. Our
subject has tirst-class business principles, and enjoys the respect and confidence
of a large circle of friends. In politics he is a Republican.
RICHARD FARRINGTON, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born Janu-
ary 16, 1836, in Patterson, N. J., son of Richard and Ellen Farrington, the
former of whom died in Patterson, and his widow, who subsequently married
E. T. Rigby, now resides in Rome Township, this county. Our subject came
here in 1850. During the late war he enlisted in 1861 in Company K, Fifty-
seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Army of
the Potomac. Was taken prisoner at the battle of Gettysburg, and was incar-
cerated at Staunton, Va., Belle Isle, Andersonville, Savannah and Millen, Ga.,
being confined in all sixteen months and eighteen days. He was a brave and
faithful soldier, and received an honorable discharge January 26, 1865. He
was married February 28, 1865, to Elizabeth Bittles, of Waterford, Penn., by
whom he had two children: John and Nellie. In 1868 they settled where they
now reside. They are both consistent members of the United Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Farrington has been industrious and successful in life, having
accumulated a farm of 160 acres of well-improved land, with good buildings.
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He has been a life-long Bepablican; takes an active interest in public affairs.
Has been elected to the office of Supervisor, and is now serving bis second
term as School Director of Rome Township.
IRA W. FISH, farmer, P. 0. Spartansburg, was born January 27, 1835,
in Washington County, N. Y., son of Oatman and Saraph (Burton) Fish, who
settled in Sparta Township, this county, in 1840, and there cleared and devel-
oped their farm and reared their family. Of their eight children, all except-
ing two, who are in Erie County, Penn., reside in this county. Mrs. Fish
died in 1850, Mr. Fish following her in 1864. 'They were an honest pio-
neer people, respected and esteemed by all who knew them. Our subject
acquired his education in the limited schools of those early times. He was
married September 10, 1857, to Diantha Coyle. They then settled in the
woods of this township and began forming their home. To this union were
born Saraph (now Mrs. Morris), Leslie, Otto, Ausro, Loren, Fred, Grant and
John. Mrs. Fish departed this life November 15, 1881, and Mr. Fish then
married, August 16, 1883, Sarah, widow of Hiram Corey (by whom she had
two sons: William B. and Lynn Willis), and daughter of John Morgan. She
was bom in Beaver County, Penn., in 1854, but has been a resident of Craw-
ford County since sixteen years of age. Mr. Fish is an ambitious and success-
ful farmer, having acquired by his own efforts a tine farm of 174 acres of
■well-improved land. He is a consistent member of the United Brethren
Church.
WATERMAN GUY GOODRICH, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Titusville,
was born in Rome Township, this county, June 10, 1828; son of Chauncey
and Sarah (Shepard) Goodrich, both natives of Connecticut, and who settled in
this township in 1819. She departed this life in 1839, and he in 1865. They
were an upright pioneer couple, highly respected by all who knew them. Our
subject's grandfather and two brothers^Russell and Seymour — were also resi-
dents of this township for some years. Waterman G. Goodrich was the
youngest of the family, and received his education in the limited schools of
those early times. He settled on his present farm in 1850, and became estab-
lished in the saw-mill on Little Oil Creek with his father. On coming of age
he bought out this property. He was married, May 21, 1850, to Elizabeth S.
Eldred, who was born in Addison County, Vi, August 26, 1826, and came to
Rome Township, this county, in 1841. To this union was born one son —
William E. — married to Nettie Gilson, June 28, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich
adopted Jennie Morris, she being then about eight years of age, and she is
still living with them. Mr. Goodrich has added to his property till he now
owns 225 acres of land in this and Oil Creek Townships. He is an industrious,
enterprising citizen. In his religious views he is a Universalist, extending
his good will to all.
OSCAR N. GOODWILL, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was bom March 12,
1842, in Woodcock Township, Crawford County, Penn.; son of the Rev. Aaron
and Minerva (Tinker) Goodwill, both natives of Wellington, Mass., and who
came to this county in 1828; the former, a Wesleyan minister, was a son of
Nathaniel Goodwill, who settled in Woodcock Township, near Blooming Valley.
Rev. Aaron Goodwill died in February, 1876, in Warren County, Penn. His
widow is now seventy-eight years old. The; are parents of ten children, five
living, viz.: Omri, in Warren County. Penn; Oscar N., in Crawford County;
James, in Warren County, Penn. ; Amanda (no^ Mrs. Robshaw ), in Warren
County, and Charles. Our subject was married. May 19, 1861, to Jane Stur-
gis, a native of Bloomtield, this county. To this union were born four chil
dren : Herbert, Emma, Frank and Louu. Herbert was injured by a kick from
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a horse, April 1, 1884, and died May 5, 1884, aged twenty-two years and two
days. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Centreville. Mr. and Mrs.
Goodwill settled in Rome Township in 1873, and have, by industry and good
management, acquired a fine farm of 160 acres of well- improved land. They
and their children are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
DAVID L. HENDERSON, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born January
15, 1857, in Oil Creek Township, this county; son of Robert and Margery
(Coyle) Henderson, the former of whom was a volunteer in Company D,
Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and died in Andersonville prison. He was
a brave soldier, and left as an honorable inheritance to posterity the remem-
brance of his faithful devotion to his country. His widow subsequently mar-
ried James B. Kerr, and now resides at Titusville. Our subject acquired
his education in the School for Soldiers' Orphans, Titusville, and was married
June 15, 1881, to Lizzie, daughter of Charles S. Coates. To this union is
born one son — Robert A. Mr. Henderson purchased here a line farm compris-
ing ninety-seven acres of well-improved land with good buildings. He is an
enterprising young farmer, enjoying the respect and esteem of the community.
ALPHEUS W. HOLBROOK (deceased) was born in Rutland County,
Vt., January 3, 1804, son of Abel Holbrook. He came to Rome Township,
this county, in 1828, and after two years purchased a large tract of land which
he immediately began to clear and develop. He was imited in marriage,
December 28, 1835, with Sophia E. Little, born in Rutland County, Vt., daugh-
ter of Rufus Little, a pioneer of Richmond Township, Crawford Co., Penn.
To this union were born three children, viz. : Vivalda (deceased), Eunice Ann
and Sarah Lavonia. Mr. Holbrook was a stanch Republican in politics; an
earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and after leading a long
and useful life, died November 21, 1879, in the seventy-sixth year of his age.
His loss was deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. His widow still
survives, and is being tenderly cared for by her daughters, who manage with
commendable business skill the large estate of 204 acres of finely improved
land left by their father. They have each a separate tract also. The Hol-
brooks are a representative family of Rome Township, and well deserve the
respect and esteem with which they are regarded.
WILLIAM JOSEPH KERR, farmer and Commissioner of Crawford
County, P. O. Titusville, was born February 22, 1840, in Rome Township,
this county. He is a son of Andrew Kerr, now living in Oil Creek Township,
Penn. Our subject enlisted in November, 1861, in the Fifty-seventh Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; served in the Army of the Potomac, and
engaged in the battle of Peach Orchard, Va. He received an honorable dis-
charge on account of disability in June, 1862. He was married to Carrie
Grant, December 6, 1862. By this union there is one son — Worth. Mr. Kerr
purchased the farm on which he was reared, formerly owned by his father, and
has an estate of 150 acres of well-improved land. He has ever been a Repub-
lican. In 1878 he was elected Commissioner of Crawford County, and
re-elected in 1881, by a handsome majority. He fills the duties of this posi-
tion with honest integrity and to the entire satisfaction of the people.
DANIEL W. KERR, P. O. Titusville, was born June 23, 1851, in Rome
Township, this county, son of Andrew Kerr, and was brought up in Oil Creek
Township adjoining the line. He received his education in the schools of the
home district, and one term in the State Normal School at Edinboro, Penn. He
married, April 9, 1876, Miss Esther Viola, daughter of Amos White, and born
January 4, 1856, in Warren County, Penn, but reared mostly in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., moving into this township about 1874. To our subject and
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wife were bom two sons; Andrew DeAlt and Ernest Wilbur. Mr. Kerr has a
comfortable home in this township and sixty nine acres of well-improved land.
He is a successful farmer, highly respected by the entire community. In pol-
itics a Republican.
JAMES M. LEWIS, hardware merchant and tinsmith, Centreville, was
born in Broome County, N. Y., February 9, 1840; son of Salmon and Elvira
(Page) Lewis. When he was twelve years of age his mother died, and in 1854
his father moved with his family to Allegany County, N. Y. ; lived a few years
there and in this county, but finally went West and is now a resident of Lit-
tle Traverse, Mich. Our subject completed his education at Friendship Acad-
emy, Allegany County, N. Y. , and there learned his trade. He was one of the
first to respond to the President's call for men to protect the Union, enlisting
May 1, 1861, in the Twenty-third Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry,
serving in the Army of the Potomac and participating in many of the memora-
ble battles of the Virginia campaign. He made a brilliant record as a brave
and faithful soldier and received an honorable discharge as non-commissioned
officer, May 22, 1863. The following June he came to Centreville and for a
few years manufactured barrels. In 1867 he established his present shop,
adding in 1869 a general line of hardware. He is a skillful mechanic and
has built up a prosperous trade with the surrounding townships. He was mar-
ried December 22, 1863, to Sarah R., daughter of Theophilus and Caroline
Schuck, of Williamsport, Penn. To this union were born two children: Elvira
C. and George M. Mi-, and Mrs. Lewis are members of the Congregational
Church. He has ever been a Republican; has held several township and
borough offices: is a man of integrity and a useful citizen.
WILLIAM S. and DANIEL M. MAGEE, farmers, P. O. Centreville, are
sons of Patrick and Sarah (Dougherty) Magee, who were early settlers of this
township. William S. Magee was born January 15, 1828. in Rome Township,
this county, and remained with his aged parents till their deaths. The mother
died June 27, 1875, aged seventy years; the father died August 14, 1882, aged
seventy-five years. He now owns and occupies the old homestead which has
always been held by one or other of the Magee family, and another tract, mak-
ing in all eighty-five acres. Daniel M. Magee was born November 7, 1833, also
in Rome Township, this county, and was united in marriage April 25, 1871,
with Elizabeth McLaughlin. To this union have been born the following
children: Joseph, Mary Cecelia, Francis P., and William R. He owns a farm,
in two tracts, comprising eighty acres of well improved land. These gentle-
men are upright pioneer citizens enjoying the respect of all. They have both
been life- long members of the Roman Catholic Church.
JOHN B. MAGEE, farmer and Justice of the Peace, Centreville, was bom
in Rome Township, this county, June 6, 1829; son of John and Hannah
(Gtriffin) Magee. He remained with his pai'ents, acquiring his education at
the district school. After the death of his father he took charge of his aged
mother during her thirty years of widowhood. He now owns the family home-
stead, on which he has passed most of his life. In connection with farming he
early engaged in developing the oil fields on Oil Creek. Squire Magee is an
earnest Democrat in politics, but aims to support the best men regardless of
party. He has been actively interested in public afifairs nearly all his life; at
twenty-two he was elected Constable of Rome Township, and has occupied some
local or township office almost continuously ever since; was elected Justice of
the Peace in May, 1881, and has faithfully discharged the duties of this office
with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people; in 1884 was elected
County Auditor for three years. The Squire is physically of a full.robust figure,
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bidding fair to live a long life of usefulness. Being an advocate of perfect free-
dom he has never formed any matrimonial alliance. He is one of the leading
citizens of his native township.
ANDREW LEWIS MAGEE, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was bom May 22,
1843, in Rome Township; son of John and Hannah Magee. He was mar-
ried in 1867 to Nancy Ellen Morris, who died in 1873, leaving a daughter,
Mary Winifield, who gives promise of brilliant genius. Mr. Magee has lived
in this township all his life, is a man of upright integrity and a citizen of
much usefulness and influence in this community.
JOHN R. MAGEE, farmer and mechanic, P. O. Centreville, was born
October 7, 1836, in Rome Township, this county, and is a grandson of John
Magee, who came as far as Northumberland County, Penn., and there died
about 1804. His widow settled in the vicinity of Mageetown about 1806, and
there departed this life in 1814. Her daughters were Mrs. Mary Bran-
non, Mrs. Nancy Gilson and Mrs. Catherine Coyle. Of her sons, Roger took
up several tracts of land in this township; Henry returned to Northumberland
County, Penn. ; John, who also returned to that county, in about a year
moved to New York, and there married Catherine Rafferty, of New York City,
returned to this township November, 1835, and here developed a farm and
died in 1873. He was an honored pioneer. He and all his family were con-
sistent members of the Roman Catholic Church. His widow resides on the
old homestead. They were the parents of Henry, Mrs. Catherine South-
worth, Rosanna and John R. Our subject was married November 11, 1862,
to Loretta Magee, by whom he has the following children. Ambrose M.,
Albert H., Belle (wife of Joseph Robinson), Ira F., Mary, Thomas S., Anna,
John J. and Martha. Mr. Magee is a skillful carpenter, wagon-maker and
blacksmith, and bears the reputation of turning out first-class workmanship.
He erected many of the houses and barns in this vicinity, and can make a
wagon complete, including the iron work and painting. He has a comfortable
home of forty-live acres of well-improved land. In politics he has ever been a
Democrat.
FRANK L. MARKHAM, M. D., physician and surgeon, Centreville, was
born in Panama, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., October 13, 1852, son of George and
Charlotte Markham. At an early age he removed with his parents to Rice-
ville, Crawford Co., Penn. , and there was reared and received the foundation of
his literary education in the schools of that borough. In 1872 he attended the
high school at Jamestown, N. Y. ; then became a student in the State Normal
School at Edinboro, Penn., taking a private course of studies under President
Cooper. He early began teaching school, engaging in the profession in all five
terms at Rieeville, Tryonville, Taylor's Stand and at Chautauqua Lake. In 1874
he began the study of medicine under Dr. Charles Payne, of Rieeville. la
1877 he entered the Medical Department of the Wooster University, Cleveland,
Ohio, and after attending two courses of lectures graduated with the degree of
M. D. on February 27, 1879. He then located at Centreville, and by his
energy, professional skill and genial manners has built up a large and lucra-
tive practice in this community, and has rapidly attained a high mark in the
profession.
JOHN S. MATTESON, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was bom April 17, 1814,
in Kent County, R. I. When ten years of age he moved to Herkimer County,
N. Y., with his parents, Asa and Elizabeth (Richmond) Matteson, and when
sixteen years old came to Otsego County, same State, where he was married
Febmary 23, 1837, to Emeline Bailey, who bore him the following children:
Joel, Albert, Harriet (wife of Mr. Eldred) and George. In April, 1852, our
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subject and family came, via the Erie Canal, to this county, arriving in May.
They settled in this township, Mr. Matteson buying 300 acres of land, which
he at once began to clear and improve, and by his industry has not only
acquired a comfortable home, but provided liberally for his children. He pre-
fers to lead a quiet life on his farm; is a man of strict integrity, and exerts a
good influence in the community. In politics he is a Republican.
WILLIAM NASH, manufacturer, Centreville, was born December 3, 1831,
in the old Betts House, still standing on Water Street, Meadville, Penn., son
of Michael and Mary (Callahan) Nash, both natives of' Ireland, the latter a
daughter of John Callahan, who passed the latter part of his life in Cusse-
wago Township, this county. When a year and a half old our subject came
with his father's family to Cussewago Tovraship, and there his father died in
1856, his mother having died in 1851. They were an upright pioneer couple,
largely instrumental in developing the resources of this county. They left
a family of eight children; William, James, Catherine (now Mrs. Mather),
Mary Ann (now Mrs. Wickham), Thomas and Margaret Ellen (now Mrs. Crow-
nin). John and Patrick are now deceased. Our subject received his educa-
tion in the district schools. Being the eldest, on his father's death the care
of the family devolved on him. He carried on the farm, paying considerable
attention to stock-raising. In 1863, in partnership with his brothers, Thomas
and Patrick, he established a shook factory at Centreville, in which he still
retains an interest. In 1871 he established a cheese factory at Crossingville,
and was quite active in developing the dairy interest in the northern part of
the county. Mr. Nash has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his
borough; in 1878 was elected Treasurer of Crawford County, taking his posi-
sition in January, 1879, and fulfilling the duties of this office with credit to
himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He was married February 8,
1866, to Margaret Ann, daughter of John and Ann Magee. They are both
devout members of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Nash is of a generous,
sociable disposition, and is esteemed and respected by a wide circle of friends.
THOMAS NASH, manufacturer, Centreville, was born in Cussewago Town-
ship, this county, December 10, 1843; son of Micliael Nash. In his youth he
spent a year and a half in the oil regions of Crawford and Venango Counties.
He then began making shooks in Conneautville, in March, 1862, and in Feb-
ruary, 1863, in company with his brothers, William and Patrick, established
their well-known shook factory at Centreville. They ship large quantities to
New York City for exportation to Cuba, for manufacturing sugar hogsheads.
Our subject was married, February 8, 1871, to Mary Helen, daughter of
Samuel Fuller, of Rome Township, this county. To this union were born the
following children: Victoria Ann, Clara Jane, Martin Irenus, and Thomas.
Mr. Nash and his wife are devout members of the Roman Catholic Church.
In politics he is a Democrat.
JOHN ODELL, retired farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born in Rensselaer
County, N. Y., March 14, 1800. He came to Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., in
1824, and to this county in 1835, settling in Rome Township, and here mar-
ried Almira Peck, who died at the expiration of about a year and a half, leav-
ing one son. Burton. Our subject was then married to Lydia, daughter of
Dr. Silas Taylor, and who died in 1850, leaving six children, viz. : H. Ban-
ning, Silas, William, N. W., Amanda (deceased wife of Mr. Strong), and
Phebe, now Mrs. Keyes. Our subject subsequently married Marinda, daugh-
ter of William and Sibyl Pierce and widow of Levi W. Bosworth, by whom
she bad one daughter, Sibyl, now married to Banning Odell. Mr. Odell is
one of the oldest pioneers of Rome Township, and although eighty-four years
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of ace 18 hale and hearty, with almost unimpaired faculties. He and his
estimable wife are living on their pleasant homestead, enjoying a peaceful
old age.
NELSON WHITFIELD ODELL, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born
February 18, 1844, in Cochranton, this county; son of John and Lydia (Tay-
lor) Odell, early settlers here. During the 'ate Rebellion our subject enlisted,
August, 1864, in the Mississippi Squadron, United States Navy. He was a
brave soldier and received an honorable discharge August, 1865. He was
united in marriage, September 18, 1867, with Sylvia Langworthy, born Feb-
ruary 23, 1846, in Athens Township, this county, daughter of Joseph and
Eliza Ann (Barber) Langworthy. To this union have been born Iva May and
Glenn Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. Odell, after living a few years in Centreville,
settled on their present place, comprising eighty-tive acres of well improved
land, and by industry and good management have acquired a comfortable and
pleasant home. Mr. Odell is a progressive farmer, devoting considerable
attention to the improvement of the live stock on his farm. He is a member
of the Congregational Church and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal
denomination. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
JAMES P. PHILP and WILLIS F. PERRY, lumbermen, P. O. Tryon-
ville. James P. Philp was born in Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn., July
29, 1855, son of Richard Philp, who still resides in that township. He was
married March 25, 1^80, to Emma A. Perry, by whom he has two children:
Rinnie and Robert R. Willis F. Perry was also born in Washington Town-
ship, Erie County, August 2, 1857, son of Gilbert O. Perry, a resident of that
township. In April, 1882, these gentlemen purchased the steam saw-mill on
Little Oil Creek and 200 acres of timberland in this township. They are prac-
tical lumbermen and are doing a successful business, manufacturing from
8.000 to 10,000 feet of lumber per day, which is shipped to Buffalo, N. Y. ,
Franklin, Penn., and other points. They also do considerable custom work.
They have an extensive trade, nearly one-third of their whole business being
the shipment of hemlock bark to Buffalo for tanning purposes. Messrs. Philp
& Perry are thorough-going business men, and have won the respect and
esteem of the best people in Crawford County.
SAMUEL POST, merchant, Centreville, was born May 18, 1821, in Wash
ington County, N. Y., son of Samuel and Mary (Sprague) Post, who came to
Crawford County in 1830, and after living about a year and a half each in
Sparta Township and Centreville Borough, settled in Athens Township, where
they died. Of their nine children, five are now living: Joshua, Leonard,
Samuel, Harvey and Mrs. Priida Yarrington. Our subject took care of his
aged parents till their death. He was married Jn\j 16, 1843, to Nancy A.
Bement, and lived on a farm till 1860, when he established a store in Centre-
ville, having previously been engaged in business a couple of years with J.
A. Rodier. Mr. Post has had as partners Henry Fields and Thomas May-
nard for one year, then Thomas Maynard for seven years, and since 1872, his
eon Byron, the lirm being now known as S. Post & Son. They carry a suita-
ble stock for a general merchandise store and have built up a large trade with
the surrounding townships. To Mr. and Mrs. Post were born eight children,
live now living: Mrs. Harriet L. Maynard, George D. , Charles Byron, Mrs.
Ada Fedora Chapman and Mrs. May M. Post. Our subject is an enterprising,
successful business man, a worthy representative of one of the leading pioneer
families, and a citizen of much iniluence and usefulness in this community.
He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
RANSOM PUTNAM, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born December 18,
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1826, in Ellery, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., eon of Leonard Putnam, who was born
in Vermont, and when four years of age went with his parents, who settled in
Chautauqua County, N. Y., in 1807. There be married Sally Kelly, bom
January 25, 1808, in Genesee County, same State. They came to Rome Town-
ship, this county, in 1840, settling in the woods, where they cleared their
farm. They reared four children: Alfred, Ransom, John Sidney, and Mre.
Harriet Proudfit, who died July 30, 1856. Mr. Putnam departed this life
November 1, 1850. His widow still resides on the old homestead. Our sub-
ject was twice married, on first occasion November 5, 1848, to Fidelia J. How-
ard, who died January 30, 1860, leaving two children: Sidney R. and Mrs.
Alvicia D. Gilbert. Mr. Putnam married for his second wife Nancy Phillips,
daughter of Godfrey and Sarah Phillips, of Venango County, Penn. By this
union there are four children: Minnie L., born July 22, 1867; Mertie, born
February 8, 1869; Alta May, born June 13, 1873, and Clara F., born January
30, 1877. They have also adopted into their family Martin, son of David
Baugher. Mr. Putnam is a man of strict integrity and a worthy representa-
tive of one of the leading pioneer families of this township. He is a mem-
ber of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.
REV. DANIEL REID (deceased) came to Rome Township, this county,
from Logan County, Ohio, about 1861, being then about twenty-eight years
of age. He had received his education at Geneva College, Logan County,
Ohio, and was a minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He took
charge of the Oil Creek congregation, this township, and here was united in
marriage, January 22, 1863, with Nancy Wright, by whom he had the follow-
ing children: R. H. McFarland, a graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls,
Penn. ; M. Letitia R. , Martha Rebecca Ada and James Renwick Welsh. Our sub-
ject, after leading an active, usefull life died March 31, 1875, honored and
beloved by all. His widow, an estimable lady respected by the whole commu-
nity, now occupies the homestead comprising 120 acres of well- improved land.
JULIUS A. RODIER, merchant, Centreville, was born June 18, 1832, at
Georgetown, D. C, son of Col. Philiburt Louis Rodier, ajtopographical engin-
eer under the First Napoleon, and who came from France to America in 1813.
Here he married Mary Adelaide Jones, of Georgetown, D. C, where he died
and his family still reside. He was an influential man, taking an active part
in the improvements of his adopted country. He was topographical engineer
of the Chesapeak & Ohio Canal, and on its opening threw the first shovel of
earth after the Master of Ceremonies, John Hancock. The success of this
enterprise was mainly due to his energy and scientific skill. Our subject when
eighteen years of age commenced life for himself, clerking in Baltimore till
1853, then took a trip across the mountains, roughing it for two years in a
lumbering camp in Warren County, Penn.; then for one year carried on'a tail-
oring establishment for S. A. Bennett, and clerked one year at Spartansburg,
this county. Next clerked for the firm of Orange Noble & George B. Dela-
mater, Townville, this county, until March 12, 1857, when he married Miranda,
daughter of the pioneer Daniel Bement, by whom he has six children: Will
P. L., married to Mary Edith Sessions; Mary A., Julius Henry D., Charles A.,
Millie Louisa and Jennie Gertrude. After his marriage Mr. Rodier engaged
in a general merchandise store at Centreville with Samuel Post for two years.
Then established himself alone in business. In 1864 admitted his brother-in-
law, George Bement, which connection lasted until about 1873, since when he
has been conducting the business alone. His stock consists of general mer-
chandise and furniture in a separate establishment. During the war he took
an active interest in recruiting men for the service, enlisting himself, August,
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1862. in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry. After six months' active service he was honorably discharged on
accoimt of disabilities. Mr. Rodier and wife are members of the Congi'ega-
tional Church.
CHARLES WASHINGTON SHERMAN, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was
born April 27. 1821, in Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y. His mother dying
when he was four years of age, he was brought up by his gi-andfather, Oliver
Sherman. They moved to Chautauqua County, N. Y., in very early times, and
there our subject spent his boyhood days. When twenty-two years of age he
began working for himself, soon accumulating enough to buy a tract of land in
Rome Township, this county, which he immediately began to improve. He
was married in December, 1849, to Sarah Ann Sherman, and in 1850 settled on
the farm in this township, where by industry and good management he acquired
a fine estate of 220 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Sherman's wife died
October 31, 1879, and he then married Sarah Geer (or Ghers), of Oil Creek
Township, this county. To this union was born one daughter — Maud Ann. In
politics Mr. Sherman has ever been a supporter of the Republican party. He
is an honest man, of generous impulses, highly esteemed by all.
JACOB SNAPP, farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Centreville, was born in
Yates County, N. Y., January 13, 1831, son of George and Elizabeth (Schuler)
Snapp, natives of Lebanon County, Penn., and who settled in Sparta, this
county, about 1838. Seven of their children are living: Mary, now Mrs.
Bushman; Abram, Mrs. Phebe A.. Eldred, Henry, Jacob, George and Archi-
bald. When seventeen years of age our subject began to learn the trade of
blacksmith in Monroe County. N. Y. He was united in marriage June 25,
1851, with Diantha Day, a sister in-law of the noted John Brown. They set-
tled in Centreville, where Mr. Snapp carried on a blacksmith shop for three
years. He then purchased the farm on which he now lives, and immediately
began clearing and improving it. He has ninety-seven acres of well-improved
land, and in connection with farming has followed his trade a large share of
the time. Mrs. Snapp died in November, 1864, leaving five children: Orrin
D. ; Anna E., now Mrs. Crosby; Lois, now Mrs. Parrish, Lewis and Charles.
Mr. Snapp then married, January 31, 1866, Mrs. Mary Blowers, daughter of
John and Maria Cullins, of Wyoming County, N. Y., and widow of Jerome
Blowers, by whom (Mr. Blowers) she had one son — Norman. To this union
were born Mary S., Eflfie J., Estella O., Floyd J. and Buena Vista. Mr. Snapp
is an honest, worthy citizen of his township. His wife is a consistent member
of the United Brethren Church.
MARCUS STEWART, farmer, P. O. Titusville, was born in 1823, in
County Londonderry, Ireland; came to this county and settled in Rome Town-
ship in 1840, where he immediately began clearing his farm, which was then
all woodland. He was united in marriage February 27, 1860, with Jlartha,
daughter of Richard Wright, who has borne him the following children: Rich-
ard Cameron, McFarland, Mary Ada (deceased), Martha Rebecca, Nannie
Belle, Marcus Reed, James Alexander and David. Mr. Stewart has been a
very hard worker, and is deservedly successful, having acquired a fine farm of
220 acres; his wife also owns fifty acres. They are pious members of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church ; are earnest friends and supporters of the edu-
cational cause, giving their own children good advantages, and are upright,
honest people, highly respected and esteemed by the community.
MRS. MARGARET L. THOMPSON, P. O. Centreville, was born in Rome
Township, this county, September 27, 1830, daughter of Patrick and Sarah
Magee, early settlers of this township. She was united in marriage April 27,
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1856, with Oliver N., son of John and Ann Thompson, and who was reared in
Oil Creek Township, this county. By this union there was one daughter —
Perintha Ann, born May 18, 1857, and married to Jacob S. Gilborn; have two
children: Oliver W. and Elizabeth. After Mr. and Mrs. Thompson's marriage
they lived in Oil Creek Township, this county, for ten years, but in 1866
finally settled on the present family home, where Mr. Thompson died April 23,
1869. He was a kind husband and father, a worthy citizen, highly respected
by all who knew him. Our subject owns the family homestead, comprising
115 acres of well-improved land, and her former home of nineteen acres in
Oil Creek Township, this county. She is a devout member of the Roman
Catholic Church, and is an estimable lady, highly esteemed by a wide circle
of friends.
JAMES WEIDNER, farmer, P. O. Glyndon, was born August 13, 1824,
in Venango County, Penn., son of John and Catherine Weidner, who were
natives of eastern Pennsylvania, and very early settlers of Venango County.
Our subject was united in marriage in September, 1839, with Mary Long, of
the same county, who bore him the following children: Rebecca (now Mrs.
Harrison), Pbebe (now Mrs. Buell), Anna (now Mrs. Gilson), 'William, Abigail
(now Mrs. Buell), Carson, James, Elmer, Daniel and Ina. Mr. and Mrs.
Weidner located in Rome Township, this county, in 1864, and by industry and
good management have accumulated a fine property, having a pleasant home
and 223 acres of well improved land. Mr. Weidner is an enterprising and
successful farmer. In politics has been a life- long Democrat.
SQUIRE WELD, farmer, P. O. Tryonville, was born November 23, 1825,
in Bath, N. Y., son of Robert and Clarissa (Howe) Weld, who subsequently
moved to Warren County, Penn., where the former died about 1868. His
widow is a descendant of the famous Jemima Howe, who was captured by the
Indians and rescued during the French and Indian war, and there is in the
possession of the family a gun captured during that conflict. She is residing
on the old homestead, aged eighty-eight. Our subject was married, June 29,
1853, to Martha V., daughter of Aaron Goodwill, and by this union has the fol-
lowing children: William, Mary A. (now Mrs. Putnam), Charles, Franklin,
Frances, Squire, Minerva, Mabel and Aaron. During the late war Mr. Weld
enlisted, in July, 1864, in the Two Hundred and Eleventh Regiment Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry. He was a brave and faithful soldier, and received
an honorable discharge June 28, 1865. After living four years in Lorain
County, Ohio, he came to Tryonville, this county, where he followed the occu-
pation of lumberman at Gray's Mills. In 1872 he pui-chased his pleasant resi-
dence, together with 130 acres of well improved land. Mrs. Weld died May
23, 1881. She was a devoted wife and kind mother, and her loss was mourned
by the community. Mr. Weld is a Republican in politics, and a strong advo-
cate of temperance.
FRANKLIN WETHERBEE, one of the pioneers of Rome Township, this
county, is a native of Washington County, N. Y., and there married Miss
Melissa Bosworth, by whom he had the following children: David B., Martin
N., a soldier in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, who died
April 17, 1870, from the effects of a wound received at the battle of Gettys-
burg; Levi O., a member of the same regiment, and killed in the battle before
Petersburg, Va. ; Paulina (deceased), wife of Mr. Chapman; Annettie R. (now
Mrs. Cook); Delphina (now Mrs. Hardeson, of Newhall, Cal.); and Silvia A.
(now Mrs. Post). Mr. Wetherbee came to this township in 1839, engaging
actively in lumbering, and in partnership with his brother, Horace, now of
Oregon, establishing a saw-mill on the east branch of Oil Creek. Mrs. Weth-
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erbee departed this life May 8, 1882. He is now living with his son David,
enjoying a peaceful old age. Mr. Wetherbee has for many years been a
Deacon in the Baptist Church.
DAVID B. WETHERBEE, carpenter, P. O. Centreville, was born February
1, 1834, in Washington County, N. Y., son of Franklin and Melissa (Bosworth)
Wetherbee. Our subject was educated principally in the schools of Rome Town-
ship, and from the practical experiences of life. He was married, September 10,
1856, to Penila Hall, a native of Great Bend Village, Susquehanna Co., Penn.
To this union were born the following named children:- Alphonzo (deceased),
Lizzie, Elmer L., EfiBe (now Mrs. Thomas, of Corry, Penn.), and Artie. The
family are members of the Baptist Church. During the Rebellion Mr. Weth-
erbee enlisted in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Infantry, and after nine months received an honorable discharge
February 10, 1863, on account of disabilities. He was a brave and faithful
soldier. After his return from the war he engaged for a few years in oil
refining, but has since devoted his energies to his trade. He is now principally
engaged in rig-building in the oil regions. Mr. Wetherbee is a citizen of much
influence and usefulness in this community.
LAWRENCE WINTON, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born February 20,
1817, in that part of Rome Township, this county, now known as Centreville
Borough, son of Samuel Winton. His opportunities for acquiring an educa-
tion were confined to the schools of Centreville. He early entered the lumber-
ing business and farming. He was married, April 5, 1840, to Zillah, daughter
of Nathan Cook, and a native of Delaware County, N. Y., where she was reared,
coming to this county at eighteen years of age. By this union were born:
Decator, Samuel S., Lloyd, Sarah (now Mrs. Hef right), Mary E. (now Mrs.
McCleoud), Ida (now Mrs. Mclntyre). In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Winton settled
in Centreville Borough, where they now reside, having a comfortable home.
Our subject is an old time Republican, and a friend of the cause of education.
WASH WINTON, farmer, attorney at law and Justice of the Peace, Cen-
treville, was born January 12, 1834, in Rome Township, this county, son of
Samuel Winton, who settled here in 1806 with his father, the pioneer Nathan
Winton, of Scotch descent, and a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Samuel
Winton married Margaret Coil, who came here from Pittsburgh, Penn., with
her parents in 1801. Af(er rearing twelve ehildi-en they both died at advanced
ages. Our subject in early manhood taught school for several winters, lum
bering during the summers. He was married, August 3, 1862, to Martha J.
Britain, by whom he has three children: Ella A., Judson M. and Kittie M.
During the late Rebellion he enlisted, October, 1862, in the One Hundred and
Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served till August, 1863.
On his return from the war he engaged in shipping oil down the river to
Pittsburgh till 1865, when he settled on his farm in Centreville Borough.
The same year he was elected Justice of the Peace, and has been re-elected at
the expiration of each succeeding term. He has also served as Burgess, School
Director fifteen years, Councilman five years, and in other offices of trust,
serving in all these various offices with credit to himself and to the satisfaction
of the people. Squire Winton devotes himself chiefly to law, having an
extensive local practice, and doing considerable business in settling up
decedents' estates, and as real estate agent. He has supported the Republican
party since Fremont's time. He and his family are members of the Congre-
gational Church.
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JAMES ADSIT, jelly manufacturer, P. O. Evansburg, was born March 7,
1853, son of John and Margaret (Mellon) Adsit, natives of this county, both
deceased. Our subject, who was reared on a farm, engaged in lumbering for
many years. He has a large jelly manufacturing establishment in Ashtabula
County, Ohio, and bears the reputation of making the best article of the kind
in the market. He was married. April 2, 1874, to Vira Stockton, by whom he
has one daughter, Daisy B., born in 1878. Mr. Adsit is a member of the
A. O. U. W., and, with his wife, an adherent of the Presbyterian Church.
JOHN ANDREWS, retired farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in Vernon
Township, this county, April 6, 1816, son of Robert and Sarah (Chidester)
Andrews, who had eight children, five now living. Robert Andrews was a
native of County Tyrone, Ireland; came to America in 1784, locating at Har-
risburg, Penn., from thence moving to Allegheny County in 1792, and finally
to what is now Crawford County. Here he made a clearing on French Creek,
Vernon Township, and erected a building. In the fall of 1792 he and a num-
ber of others started for Harrisburg, Penn., but got lost, their pack-horse
died of starvation, and they were obliged to subsist on a couple of snakes
which they found and a deer-skin that was roasted after the hair had been
burned off. After innumerable privations they reached their destination. On
their return home they employed an Indian guide to conduct them to Franklin,
but in him the party placed little confidence, being in constant dread lest he
should betray them. When within a day's journey of Franklin they came to
a camp fire, a little beyond which they discovered a horse. After resting a
day in Franklin they met there a man named Vansickle, who informed them
the horse they had seen was his; that he and two comrades, named Power and
Wallace, were surprised at the camp fire by Indians firing on them from an
ambuscade. Power and Wallace were killed, but Vansickle showed the sav-
ages his heels, and although chased by one of them armed with a tomahawk
for a considerable distance he succeeded in outrunning the Indian, who then
gave up the pursuit. Robert Andrews returned to his clearing in Vernon
Township the following spring (1793) in order to hold his title, as the law was
that " a settler must have smoke on his premises every day for five years."
This farm is still owned by bis descendants, and on it John Andrews was born
and reared. Our subject learned milling as an occupation. He was married,
June 2, 1847, to Mary D. Abbott. By this union were born six children, three
now living: Eva B., Sadie and Ella. The sons are all deceased. Mr. Andrews
is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he is also an Elder.
His nephew, James M. Abbott, with whom he spends many leisure hours, does
a hardware business at Evansburg.
CHARLES W. AUGUST, carpenter, P. O. Evansburg, was born in
Venango County, Penn., April 13, 1840, son of Benjamin and Susan (Barton)
August, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of New York State.
They were the parents of nine children. Our subject, the second in this
family, was born and reared on a farm. He states that during his residence
in Warren County, and when but six years of age, he and a brother, two years
his senior, started about half past 4 o'clock to go for the cows, but stopped on
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their way to play on some saw logs, a number of which commeDoed to roll down
the hill, going over his brother and killing him instantly; the logs also caught
our subject, holding him prisoner until 6 o'clock the next morning, when he
managed to attract the attention of some neighbors by pushing his hat under
a log, and was then released from his dangerous as well as uncomfortable
position. Mr. August for some time followed lumbering, then learned the
carpenter's trade, in which he is still engaged. During the late war he served
eighteen months in Company B, Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was
married, November 7, 1878, to Clara Weary, of Oil City, Penn., by whom he
has two children: William Edward, born October 20, 1881, and Fred H., born
May 10, 1884. Our subject and wife are members of the E. A. U., of which
he is Secretary. He is also V. Gr. in the I. O. O. F. ; in politics a Republican.
Mrs. August is a member of the Daughters of Rebekah.
DAVID W. FOTJST, farmer. P. O. Tamarac, was born in 1842, south of
Evansburg, this county, son of Israel and Mary (Moyer) Foust, who reside on
the old homestead with our subject. At the time this sketch was written, (the
summer of 1884) Israel Foust, now in his eighty-fourth year, was engaged in
extracting stumps from the fields of the home farm, which comprises eighty-
three acres of well improved land. Our subject was united in marriage,
August 30, 1868, with Ida Hall. To this union have been born two sons, Alvie
M. and William. Mr. Foust and wife are members of the Presbyterian
Church.
CHARLES E. FOUST, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in 1855, in
Sadsbury Township, this county, son of Jeremiah and Louisa (Keen) Foust;
the former of whom died in 1876; the latter now lives on the farm north of
Conneaut Lake; is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Evansburg.
The subject of this sketch was married, August 28, 1880, to Clara J. Warmple,
by whom he has one child — Lena M. Mr. Foust is just commencing for him-
self as a farmer, and by his gentlemanly bearing and fair dealing ho is win-
ning the esteem of all, and bids fair to be one of the representative men of
Sadsbury Township. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and his wife of the
Daughters of Rebekah; they both belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL GEHR, farmer, P. O. Linesville,was born in Summit Township,
this county, in 1813; son of Balthazar and Elizabeth(Fleming) Gehr,the form-
er of whom, born in 1782, is still enjoying good health. Our subject was mar-
ried, August 22, 1837, to Hannah Garwood. To this union have been born
Eunice, wife of Robert McClinton (have seven children: William, Elma, James,
Margaret, Emma, Hugh and Bessie); Sylvester A., married to Frances Ames;
Harvy C, married to Lavinia Dudley (have five children: William, Henry,
Laverie, Murry and Nellie); Emeline, wife of Henry Hall; Nelson D., former-
ly married to Addie Hall, by whom he had four children: Nettie, Glenroy,
Alonzo and Cora; Isaac, married to Lovilla Jackson (have two children: Aggie
and Ray); Nimrod, married to Ellen Dikman (had two children: Maud and
Jennie). Three of the sons served during the late war. Samuel Gehr's second
wife was Amelia Hanpe, whom he married March 8, 1877. Our subject states
that he was an expert in finding bee trees, the richest of which yielded him
fourteen gallons of strained honey; that he was quite a hunter, killing his first
deer when fourteen years old, with a flint-lock gun, and also that the last bear
(a large black one) heard of in the neighborhood, and for which a party had
been hunting two days, was at last captured by himself when the others had
given up the chase. He also followed trapping and procured an abundance of
furs. Mr. and Mrs. Gehr are members of the Evangelical Church.
TOBIAS GEHR, farmer, P. O. Tamarac, was born in Crawford County,
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Penn., February 13, 1818, son of Joseph and Sarah (Wright) Gehr; the former
was a soldier in the war of 1812, serving under Com. Perry on Lake Erie. Our
subject was married, in 1850 to Sarah Letwiler. By this union are the follow-
ing-named children: Filmore, Eli T., Frederick and Freemont. Eli T. mar-
ried Mary Alexander and has one child.
JAMES GIBSON, farmer, P. 0. Evansburg, was born September 12, 1840,
in Vernon Township, this county, son of Hugh and Eliva Gibson. He was
united in marriage, November 25, 1879, with Sarah Barber, by whom he has
two children: Sarah L. and Thomas E. Our subject and brother, Robert Gib-
son, are substantial farmers and stock-raisers of this township; they possess an
equal interest in the farm, which was first cleared by David Allen, thence
descended to James Allen and finally to them. Their sister, Caroline, makes
her home with them. Both brothers are members of the United Presbytarian
Church. In politics they are Prohibitionists.
MRS. MARY HARPER, P. O. Evansburg, was bom in 1813, in Sadsbury
Township, this county, daughter of George and Dorcas (Sharp) Shellito. the
formef of whom was born in 1778, in Ireland, and came to America in 1796.
The subject of this sketch was married, October 12, 1837, to John Harper, who
died February, 1874, leaving her with three children, the eldest of whom,
William, was born August 3, 1838; serving during the late war in Company
F, One Hundred and Ninety-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try, and now lives at home. Fernando C, born August 3, 1844, married Mary
A. Richards (have two children: Nancy S. , nine years old, and Mary A., seven
years of age); he enlisted in 1861, in Company E, One Hundred and Eleventh
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in 1862;
Rachel B., bom March 24, 1847, married, and has one daughter — Kittie May.
Mrs. Harper owns ninety acres of land just north of Conneaut Lake. Oakland
Beach forms a part of this estate.
WILLIAM W. JACKSON, farmer, P. O. Tamarac, was born in 1819, in
East Fallowfield Township, this county, son of Abraham and Elizabeth
(Gelvin) Jackson; the former a native of Susquehanna County, Penn., died iu
1853; the latter a native of Maryland, died in 1876. Our subject remained
on the farm till May 16, 1834, when he went to Meadville, and there learned
blacksmithing, which he followed for some time. In July, 1840, he opened a
shop at Shermanville for custom work, and sharpened tools used in digging
the canal then in process of construction. In 1852 he moved to Summit
Township, this county, where he carried on farming and blacksmithing till
October 13, 1864. when he moved on his present farm. He does his own
blacksmithing. April 22, 1841, he married Miss Jane Stewart, and to this
union were born ten children, viz. : Lovilla, married in 1806 to Isaac B.
Gehr, who was a soldier in Company E, One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment,
Penn.sylvania Volunteers, and died in 1882, leaving two children: Aggie, and
Ray; David S., married to Eugenia Boon, September 8, 1867 (have two chil-
dren: Flavel S., and Orvie); Walker, married to Esther Gehr, in 1871 (have
the following children: Ida M., J. Park, and Stewart W. ); Cyrus A. ; Albert C,
married to Lucy Burch, in 1877; Emma L., married to William M. Hull, in
1872; Homer E., Alta M., Ella M. and Martin W. Mr. Jackson was elected in
1881, and is now serving as Justice of the Peace; is a member of the I. O. O. F. ;
in politics he is Greenbacker.
H. JOHNSTON, M. D., is the leading physician and surgeon of J Evans-
burg, Penn.
JOHN S. KE.iN, dairyman and farmer, P. 0. Evansburg, was born in
Sadsbury Township, this county, November 12, 1834, eldest son of Conrad
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aad Susannah (Broadf) Kean; the latter a daughter of Henry Broadt, an early-
pioneer of Crawford County, who settled on a large tract of land where Har-
monsburg now stands. There he built a cabin, which was burned and its con-
tents carried away by the Indians (who were still quite numerous) while he
was on atrip for supplies. He then returned to Bedford County, Peni\., where
his family lived, but after a short time came back to his settlement, bringiag
with him some of his old neighbors, and succeeded in making a permanent set-
tlement which was left undisturbed by the red man. Conrad Kean (or Keen
as he spelled it) was born in Erie City, September 15, 1806. His father, Henry
Kean, was a native of Gottingen, Prussia, and there learned the trade of a
cabinet-maker. About the time he finished his apprenticeship he was engaged
doing some work for a Mr. Antra, a man of wealth and distinction; became
acquainted with Mr. Antra's beautiful and accomplished daughter, Henrietta
Catharine, who had a short time before graduated from the University of
Gottingen. This acquaintance ripened into a deep and confiding love for each
other. As soon as the father found out the state of affairs, he quickly banished
the young man from his premises. The young folks met, however, and planned
an elopement, which they soon carried out. Disguised as peasants, they
secured passage on an English ship about to sail for America, and when three
days but of port were married by the ship's chaplain. They settled in Erie, where
their two children were born: Frederick and Conrad. About the year 1809
Henry Kean died, leaving his wife and children in poverty and in a strange
land. The widow subsequently married John Gehr, a Captain in the war of
1812-14 (she being at the time of this event but twenty-two and he forty two
years of age; they both lived to be over eighty years old. The fruits of this
union were six children — five girls and one boy — only two now living: Israel,
residing in Johnson County, Neb., and Sally Hickernell, who lives near
Saegertown, this county. Conrad Kean was parent of seven children, viz. :
Harriet, born May 5,1831; Sarah, born August 22, 1832; John S. (our sub-
ject), Mariah, born December 22, 1836; Nancy Ann, born December 22, 1838,
died about 1862; Delilah, born May 11, 1841, and Daniel, born August 1,
1843. John S. Kean was married to Mira C. Congdon, August 19, 1857, by
whom he has had three children: Ida May, born April 27, 1858, married John
L. Shipman, April 26, 1875 (have one daughter — Mabel); Inez Viella, born
October 9, 1859, resides at home with her parents; and Harlan W., born
November 16, 1861, died August 5, 1865. Mr. Kean when but a year and a
half old, was brought to his present farm by his parents; it was then covered
with woods and a board shanty was their only shelter. His father died when he
was thirteen years old, and though he had but limited opportunities for
obtaining an education, learning only to read and spell at school, he has by close
application and self-culture stored up a large amount of useful informa-
tion. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1856.
In politics is a strong Republican. Our subject has been elected to all the
township offices; served two terms as Justice of the Peace, one by election and
one by appointment by Gov. H. M. Hoyt; served one term at Pittsburgh and
one at Erie as juror in the United State Courts for the Western District of
Pennsylvania; is a member of the Executive Committee of Crawford County
Agricultural Society. During the late war he was drafted, October 16, 1862,
for nine months, served his time in the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Kegi-
ment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was discharged July 26, 1863,
re enlisted on August 30, same year, in Company A, Two Hundred and Eleventh
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of the war was
honorably discharged, June 6, 1865. He became a member of Linesville
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Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 395, remaining a member until September 12, 1881,
when he withdrew for the purpose of assisting in the formation of a lodge at
Evansburg, instituted November 23, 1881. He was elected N. G. of the new
lodge and was ita first Representative at the annual session of the Grand
Lodge held in Harrisburg, Penn., May, 1882. He was one of the charter
members of the Alpharetta Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah, at Evansburg.
He was a charter member of A. O. U. W., No. 99, Linesville, Penn., instituted
June 30, 1876, representing it at the semi-annual session of Grand Lodge,
at Philadelphia, in July of that year, and at the annual sesuion, January, 1877,
at Pittsburgh. He remained a member of that lodge until March 28, 1881,
when he withdrew by card and united with Conneaut Lake Lodge, No. 105,
where he still retains his membership. He became a member by initiation, of
Meadville Council, No. 78, Royal Arcanum, December 26, 1878, and is still a
member of the same. He also became a member of the Equitable Aid Union,
No. 352, March 17, 1882. Mr Kean was for years a leading member of P.
of H., but on account of being so far from place of meeting has discontinued
his membership. He is owner of a farm of 150 acres and is now devoting his
time to its cultivation and improvement. Our subject reads six English and
two German papers.
FREDERICK KNIERMAN, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Evansburg,
was born March 8, 1827, in Bavaria, Germany, son of Frederick and Eliza-
beth (Burkhardt) Knierman, natives of Bavaria, Germany, the former born in
1799, the latter in 1804. They were parents of two sons and five daughters,
of whom Frederick is the eldest. Our subject served as a soldier one year, and
came to America in 1849, where he remained one year, and then returned to
his native country. In 1851 he again came to America, this time with his
parents, who settled in Meadville, Penn., where they still reside. Soon after
coming here, our subject, along with 101 others, went to the Isthmus of Pan-
ama to work on the railroad being constructed there. Here they were seized
with that terrible disease, yellow fever, and all perished but our subject and
another man. Mr. Knierman was married, in 1852, to Josephine Kipart, born
in 1832, in Union Township, Crawford Co., Penn. By this union were eleven
children, eight now living: Benjamin F., Catharine, Frederick W., Lizzie,
George, John, Henry and Mary A. The deceased are Frank, Frederick, and
Josephine (who died when a child). All live at home except Benjamin F.,
who married Elinor A. Hollenback, who bore him two children: Franklin
R. and Blanche A. Our subject came to America a poor man, but by
industry and economy has amassed considerable property. In 1859 hs went
to Mercer County, Penn., where he followed farming and dealt in real
estate, buying, improving and selling farms, until, as some one remarked, " by
looking over the records of Mercer County, one would suppose Frederick
Knierman had owned one-half of that county." In 1874 he returned to this
county, and in 1879 came to Sadsbury Township, locating on a well- improved
farm of 300 acres on the State road, about one mile from Evansburg. He
has shelter for all his stock, and all the conveniences necessary for a well
conducted farm. Mr. Knierman is the Treasurer and oldest member of the
I. O. O. F., Evansburg; is a Republican in politics. His wife belongs to the
Rebekah Lodge, and both are members of the Presbyterian Church.
JAMES LINDSEY, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born April 7, 1832, in
Sadsbury Township, this county, son of Jacob and Sarah (Stevens) Lindsey,
who were parents of four children, viz.: Mary, Laura, Cyrus and James (our
subject). They are all single and live on the home farm, one mile west ot
Evansburg. The brothers are both Democrats in politics.
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HUGH G. McKAY, boot and shoe-maker, Evansburg, is a son of Joseph
and Mary (Gilleland) McKay, who were the parents of seven children, three
now living, viz.: Neal, Robert S. and Hugh G. Our subject has been twice
married; on second occasion, July 4, 1839, to Elizabeth Walker. To this union
have been born Joseph, married to Maggie Foust; Jennie; Uriah, married
to llosannah Wiser (he served during the late war in the Twelfth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Cavalry); Frederick, married to Hattie Brush: JosiahN. ; Hugh O.,
married Eva Brown; Fetter H., married to Mary McMichael; David M. C. and
Henry L. Mr. McKay is a tanner by trade, an occupation he followed tor
several years. Since 1829, with the exception of eight years, he has resided in
Evansburg. He is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace, being
tirst elected in 1878. He is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A member of the I. O. O. F. ; in politics a Republican.
CHARLES MAGILL, farmer, P. O. Tamarae, was born in Philadelphia,
Penn., in 1822, son of James and Mary (Caska) Magill, natives of Ireland.
The subject of this sketch moved to Erie City, Penn., in 1824, and there
received his early education. For about twenty two years he was an engineer
on lake steamers plying between Bafl'alo and Chicago; he came to Crawford
County in 1860, and for some time continued engineering here. He now
resides on a beautiful place, about two and a half miles west of Evansburg,
this township, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Our subject was
married November 1, 1845, to Margaret Kennedy. By this union were tour
children, viz.: Jennie, born February 14. 1847; Charles, Jr. , born January
27, 1854; Hattie K., born May 27, 1857; and Georgina, born July 31,
1859, died April 9, 1884. Mr. Magill is a charter member of the I. O. O. F.
Lodge at Evansburg. His wife is an adherent of the United Presbyterian
Church.
ALEXANDER MELLON, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in 1819,
son of Andrew, Sr., and Martha (Adams) Mellon, natives of Ireland, and who
came to this country about 1802. Our subject spent his early life engaged in
lumbering; afterward learned the miller's trade, which he followed for four
years; he is now a farmer. He was married November 4, 1844, to Elizabeth
Ralston. By this union were four children: Robert, who died in infancy; Henry
A., born March 23, 1848, died August 81, 1878; Martha J., born August 20,
1850, married to James T. Reed, December 31, 1868; and Frederick S., born
April 7, 1853, married to Bertie Gehr, September 4, 1879, and died August 17,
l882, leaving one child — Fred H. Mr, Mellon and wife are members of the
Presbyterian Church, in which the former is Elder; is also Sunday-school
Su[)eriutendent at Evansburg. In politics he is a Republican.
ANDREW MELLON, Jr., farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in 1825 on
the farm where he no'n? resides, in this township; son of Andrew, Sr., and Martha
(Adams) Mellon, natives of Sadsbury Township, and parents of twelve chil-
dren, five now living. The subject of this sketch was married in 1855 to Anna
Buzzard. To this union were born the following named children: Frank, a
member of the I. O. O. F., Evansburg; William; Robert; Lafayette, married
to Lizzie Buck; Andrew and George. Mr. Mellon deals in stock, and is one
of the successful farmers of Sadsbury Township.
JOHN W. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in Sadsbury Town-
ship, Crawford County, December 12, 1835, son of Jacob T. and Sally
(McDowell) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania. Our subject in early life followed
blacksmithing at Victoria, Knox Co., 111. He came to this county in 1866, and
now lives on a farm which he is improving and fitting up for a permanent
home. It is located about two miles west of Evansburg. He was married
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January 30, 1859, to Sarah E. Jones. To this union have been born six chil-
dren: Sally A., Charles C, Friend E., James C, Walter B. and Joseph, all
living on the home farm with their parents, except Sally A., who married John
L. Spencer, and now resides in North Shenango Township, this county. Mr.
Miller in politics is a Republican.
JAMES RALYA, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in 1853, in Sadsbury
Township, this county; son of Henry and Harriet (Newton) Ralya, the latter
of whom is a daughter of Russel and Phebe (Sutton) Newton, natives of New
Jersey and New York respectively. Henry and Harriet Ralya were married
January 12, 1839, and were parents of seven children: Charles W., George
W., Rachel H., James M., William C, Howard N. and Emma. Our subject
lives on a farm of fifty acres with his mother. She is a member of the Method-
ist Episcopal Church. He and his brother William C. own the farm,
through which runs the Meadville & Lineville Railroad. William C. Ralya
was born January 7, 1857, and was married March 13, 1880, to Isadora
Smead, whose parents reside in Michigan. By this union there is one child,
Alvie, bom November 6, 1881. Mr. Ralya is in the employ of the Meadville
& Linesville Railroad. In politics both our subject and his brother are
Democrats.
STAFFORD RAYDURE, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born March 22,
1809, in Randolph, Orange Co., Vt. ; son of Samuel and Lucy (Chase) Ray-
dure, who were parents of the following children: Sophronia, Ellen, Samuel,
Jr., Ziba, Abner, and Stafford, all now deceased but Abner and Stafford.
Our subject was married April 1, 1832, to Desolate Quigley, born in Vernon
Township, this county, April 1, 1805. To this union were born nine chil-
dren, one deceased. Those now living are Rosanah, wife of Henry Werts,
(have ten children); Lucy, wife of Eugene Sterns (have five children living
and one deceased); Caroline, wife of Samuel Scott (have four children and
reside in Nebraska); Dudley C, married to Caroline Scouden (have six chil-
dren); Cordelia, wife of Alonzo Shepherd (have one daughter and reside in
Nebraska); Mary, wife of Charles Shellito (have three children); Wintield
Scott, married to S. Brown (have two children); Zachary Taylor, married
to Etta Williams (have one daughter). Mr. Raydure tirst studied for the
medical profession. Coming to this county in 1832, he engaged in lumbering
and farming. He has been very successful and owns a large tract of land.
At one time he was candidate for the Legislature from this county, coming
within eleven votes of election, and would, no doubt, have been successful
but over 400 votes were cast with his name mispelled Laydure, instead of
Raydure. His wife, though seventy-nine years old, is active in mind and
body and is able to do a large washing. Mr. Raydure and wife are active
members of the Presbyterian Church. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. ; in poli-
tics he is a Greenbacker.
JOHN N. SCOTT, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was bom July 25, 1856, in
Sadsbm-y Township, this county; son of John and Susannah Scott, former of
whom was born May 26, 1805, died March 2, 1866; latter born December 26,
1825, and is now residing with our subject. John Scott was twice married;
on first occasion, March 10, 1836, to Sarah Mellon, who died November 18,
1849, and by this union were born four children, viz. : Mary, born February
28, 1837, wife of Jeremiah Steadman (they have three children: Sarah M.,
Willie C. and George W.; they live in Geneva, this county); George W.. born
September 20, 1839, married to Augusta Chapman, of Akron, Ohio (they have
no children; they reside in Cleveland, Ohio); Louisa, born May 1, 1842, died
October 9, 1849; Margaret, born October 12, 1849, married to Wilson Hood
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(have two children, Farley P. and Lucretia B.). Our subject's father next
married, August 13, 1850, Susannah Ralya, who bore him two children: Ran-
som D. , born April 4, 1852, married to Nettie Godwin, of Anderson, Ind.,
where they now reside, and John N. Our subject resides on the old home-
stead, looks after the farm and pays especial attention to stock-raising. In
politics he is a Pemocrat.
GEORGE SHELLITO, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born in 1817, son
of George and Dorcos Shellito. He was united in marriage in 1851, with
Nancy Shellito, by whom he had four children: Lizzie E. , wife of John
McCannont; Theresa M., wife of M. S. Henry; Eva D. and Mary E. Mr.
Shellito lost his wife by death, July 14, 1882. He has a nice, well-improved
farm of 150 acres. Is a Democrat in politics.
JOHN A. SHELLITO, dairyman and farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born
March 30, 1847; son of William and Mary (Shellito) Shellito, the former of
whom was born in Pennsylvania, and is now living on the home place with
his son; the latter, a native of Ireland, died February 21. 1884 Our subject
was married September 30, 1874, to Martha L. Ralston, who was born October
18, 1853. By this union were three children; Mary D., born February 20,
1877; Esther D., born September 26, 1879, and Dallas L., born July 26, 1880,
Mr. Shellito owns a farm of 156 acres of land, three-quarters of a mile west of
Evansburg. He is a Democrat in politics.
PERRY SHONTZ, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, Penn., was born in the year
1848 on the farm where he now resides, and which is a part of the original
tract bordering on the eastern shore of Conneaut Lake, and patented by his
grandfather, Jacob Shontz, who came here from Lancaster County, Penn., in
the year 1800, and made the first settlement on the eastern shore of Conneaut
Lake. Our subject is a son of Samuel and Maria (Meyler) Shontz, latter of
whom was a native of New York, and came to Crawford County about 1812.
He was united in marriage January 1, 1877, withLavilla A. Frame, of East
Fallowfield Township, this county. By this union are three children, two
now living, viz.: Frame and Vinnie; the third, a son unnamed, died at the
age of three months. Mr. Shontz acquired his early education in the State
Normal School at Edinboro, Penn., employing his time in attending school
and teaching in the public schools throughout the southwestern part of
Crawford County for eight years. He has tilled various offices of trust in his
native township (Sadsbury), and in 1880 was elected Justice of the Peace,
which position he now holds. He and his wife are members of the United
Presbyterian Church at Evansburg.
HEMAN A. SIDLER, hotel proprietor, P. O. Evansburg, was born inMead-
ville, Penn.,in 1855; son of George Sidler, acarpenter and builder, now residing
at Meadville, Penn. Our subject worked under his father at the carpentering
business for fourteen years. He was married in 1874 to Olive Bayles, and by
this union there are three children: Mabel, Laura and Blanche. Mr. Sidler
is proprietor of the Konneyant Hotel, situated near the South Beach of Con-
neaut Lake and the Meadville & Linesville Railroad Depot. This house
will accommodate about fifty guests, and does a thriving business, especially
during the summer seasons, when large parties of excursionists visit the place,
and enjoy the boating. Mr. Sidler is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of
H. He is independent in politics.
ROYAL A. STRATTON, lumberman, P. O. Evansburg, was born March 9,
1834, in Evansburg, this county, son of Henry and Emeline (Bradley) Stratton,
who were parents of three children, two now living. Our subject in early life
learned the tanner's trade: then embarked in mercantile business, whica he
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followed some years. He is at present engag^ed in lumbering and in breeding
and training fast horses, possessing some of the best blooded horses on the
turf. He was married in 1856 to Samantha Clark. By this union were born
seven children, viz. : Ella C, died in 1882; a son deceased in infancy ; Blanche,
Grace, Henry C. and Alta (twins), and Arthur J. Mr. Stratton is a member
of the I. O. O. F., E. A. U. and A. O U. W.
JOHN H. WALKER, farmer, P. O. Stony Point, was born in 1845 in East
Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, son of James and Mary (McGrana-
than) Walker, natives of Pennsylvania. His grandfather built the first brick
house in the town of Greenville, Penu., but later removed to Minnesota, where
he and his wife both died on the same day, of old age. , He was ninety-two
years old. Our subject was reared on a farm. During the late Rebellion he
enlisted September, 1864, in the One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He was united in
marriage on November 9, 1876, with Hattie Weaver, by whom he has two chil-
dren: Ruby Dell, born in September, 1881, and Mary Angeline, born Decem-
ber, 1883. Mr. Walker in politics is a Republican.
HENRY W. YOUNG, Jb., carpenter, P. O. Evansburg, was bom in 1848 in
Millbrook, Mercer Co.. Penn., son of Henry and Polly (Alcorn) Young. He
was united in marriage in 1869, with Eliza Milner, bom 1849, in Coolspring
Township, Mercer County, daughter of Charles and Jane (Alexander) Milner.
By this union were three children: Charles M., born September 16, 1870,
died February 3, 1883; Jennie M. , born June 12, 1872, and Holmes, born
March 19, 1874. Mr. Young is a member of the I. O. O. P., of Evansburg.
Is a Republican in politics.
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RICHARD G. CRAVEN, farmer, P. 0. Hartstown, was born in North
Shenango Township, this county, September 9, 1828, and is a son of Shepard
and Sarah (Griffey) Craven, the grandmother a native of Holland. His pater-
nal grandfather came from New Jersey to Philadelphia, and thence to this
county in 1800. His eldest son, Shepard, was born April 16, 1800, was mar-
ried in 1826, and had six children, four of whom are now living: R. G., Cath-
arine, Mary, and Prudence. Of these Mary is now the wife of J. P. Marshall,
and has six children; Prudence is now the wife of M. Ticknor, has one child.
Our subject was married January 3, 1861, to Mary E. Ellsworth, and they
have had seven children, of whom five survive: Adda E., Dora S., Minnie M.,
James M. (deceased), Eddie G. (deceased), Emma M., and Grace E. Our sub-
ject's father died September 18, 1839, his mother February 11, 1884. Mrs.
Craven's mother is living. They had a family of ten children, of whom she was
the eldest. Mr. Craven has held several township oflSces and is one of the
prominent farmers of the county. He worked thirty years as a carpenter before
entering upon farming. Severe injuries caused by a fall from the loft of his
barn prevents him from doing more than to direct the management. He is a
lover of good books and provides his family with all that is necessary to make
them good members of society, and by means of music, of which his daughters
are accomplished players, the home is made still more pleasant and refined.
JOHN D. GAMBLE, farmer, P. O. Hartstown, was bom March 15, 1813,
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in Ireland, and is a son of John and Eliza (Dixon) Gamble, who had a family
of six children, of whom our subject was the youngest, his mother dying soon
after his birth. His father was married twice, and had eight children by his
last wife, a Miss Parr. Our subject was married May 2, 1837, to Mary, daugh-
ter of Thomas Baird, who had nine children, live now living, Mrs. Gamble
being the third child in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble have had twelve
children, of whom six survive: Eliza J., now Mrs. Atkinson, of Fulton County,
111.; Martha C, unmarried, living in Geneva, Ohio; Sarah A., died in 1870;
James D., died leaving one daughter, Emma; Thomas R. died leaving one
daughter, Mary L. ; John, married Elizabeth Brown, of Adamsville (have five
children: Nancy, Alda, Mary, Martha and Thomas C); Susan, now Mrs. Brown,
residing in Kingman County, Kan. (has three children: Bessie, Annie, Wal-
lace); Mary E., now jNIts. Willis, in Fulton County, 111. (has three children:
Ralph, J. D., and Bruce); William A., died unmarried; Nancy H., died in 1875;
Harriet, now Mrs. J. B. Davis, at home with her parents; Robert Y., died
unmarried. Our subject has been long a leading man in his township,
and has held most of the township offices, has also been School Director.
As he had the advantage of educated parents he was well qualified for official
life. By trade Mr. Gamble was a tanner, and worked at that business fourteen
years. His education was received at home under his father, who was a prom-
inent educator of his day. Ini his political views he is a Democrat. He is a
member of the United Presbyterian Church. His beautiful and well-improved
farm lies in the northern part of the township.
HUGH M. GAMBLE, farmer, P. O. Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn., was
born in this township, August 14, 1829, and is a son of Rev. John and Eliza-
beth (Parr) Gamble. His father was a native of the north of Ireland, and
was twice married, his first wife dying in Ireland, leaving three children, one
of whom, John D., a farmer, still lives. His father came to America in 1821,
as a missionary for the Presbyterian Church of Ireland, and being a classical
scholar he turned his attention to the profession of leaching for a part of his
time. He first landed in Newfoundland, where he remained for a time; next
he came to Boston, Mass., and then to this county, where he was the real
founder of the Jamestovra Seminary, and the original source for Bible instruc-
tion, for which the community is so much indebted. He was found to be the
right man in the right place. To him did many of the most eminent men of
his day look up for instruction. His second wife, Elizabeth (Parr) Gamble,
was also a native of Ireland, and by her he had eight children, seven living:
Mary A., wife of James M. Snodgrass; Martha; Caroline; William J., married
first Helen Beebe, who left two children, next he married Esther Bingham,
who has three childi'en; Andrew T., who is in California; Hugh M. , our sub-
ject; and David, who is married to Samantha Mossman, and has three chil-
dren. Our subject was educated in the Franklin Academy, where his father
was Principal. He was brought up to hard labor, and when embarking out on
life's career for himself he had no money — nothing but stout hands and a will-
ing heart, and by frugality and unabating efforts he has secured a beautiful
farm near the village of Jamestown. Here he lives and enjoys the confidence
and respect of his many neighbors. Mr. Gamble was married in 1862, to Ellen,
daughter of William McKee, who died in 1865, leaving one child — Wilson
P. Mr. Gamble was next married to Ellen, daughter of the late William
Dickey, and by this union there are four children: William D., Mary E., Mag-
gie M. and Samuel C. In this volume appears a portrait of our subject as a
representative of the Gamble family who did so much for the village of James-
town, in the way of educational interests, etc. It was preferable on the part
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of Mr. Gamble to have his father's portrait in the work, but as no likeness of
the latter exists, he consents to appear himself. Mr. Gamble is a member and
Ruling Elder of the United Presbyterian Church; is a sociable, afifable gentle-
man, one who attends strictly to his own business and relies on his own judg-
ment.
WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Turnersville, was born May 17,
1818, in New Jersey, and is a son of Joseph and Christina (Howe) Johnson,
the former of New Jersey, the latter of Ohio. Joseph Johnson was married
in New Jersey to Miss Howe in 1814; they removed to New York and there
spent the remainder of their days. They were the parents of nine chil-
dren: Sally A. (deceased), William F., Jacob W., Catharine, Andrew J.
(deceased), Harriet, Matthew, Christiania, and one who died in infancy. Jacob
W. married Nancy June, resides in Iowa; Catharine, now Mrs. Jesse Trapp;
Sally A. deceased, was Mrs. George Lewis; Matthew married Helen McClane,
resides in Illinois; Harriet married George Lewis; Christiania married Harri-
son Lewis; William F., our subject, first married Miss M. Hyle, by whom he
had five children: Louisa, George W., Thomas H., Mary C, and Willie, who
died young, Louisa is now Mrs. Anger, a widow with one surviving child —
Jessie; George W. married Miss P. J. Nivens, and they have three children:
William, Clark and Lee; Thomas H. married Miss Corinda Davis, and they
have three children: Charles, Gertie and Dana; Mary C. married J. McClurg,
and they have three children: May A., Ferdinand and Howard. Our subject
lost his wife by death in 1850, and in 1857 he married Miss Mary Jane,
daughter of Jacob Ward, the eldest of six children. Mr. Ward lives in
North Shenango. The result of this union was twelve children: Olive C,
Emma, William P., James H., Grant M. (died young), Minnie E., Alta M.,
Arthur, Wood J., Maud, Frank E. and Howard. Our subject received his early
education in New York State. When twenty years of age he bought his time of
his father, giving his note for $150, which he afterward paid up, just as he
would any other note. He then rented a farm of his wife's step-father, being
married young. He remained there two years, when he removed to this county,
settling near the old church in South Shenango, and bought his first farm of
Huidekoper, and afterward bought a farm of John Eastlick, on which he now
lives. His lands where he lives comprise 540 acres, and 140 acres east, and
what is more remarkable, considering how he started in life, he is out of debt.
He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church: has been in various official
positions in the church, and is now Steward. In politics he is a Republican,
and is a leading man in his township.
SAMUEL J. LOGAN, farmer, P. O. Hartstown, was born September 17,
1838, on the farm on which he now resides, and is the son of David, Jr., and
Amelia (Barackman) Logan. His grandfather, David Logan, Sr., came from
Tyrone, Ireland, to this county in 1798, taking up 200 acres of land belonging
to the Holland Company, in what is now South Shenango, and there died in
1839, his widow following in 1855. They had six children, of whom but one
survives, Mary, now Mrs. Barackman. David Logan, Jr. , was married in
1827 to Amelia, daughter of Samuel Barackman, and they had five children,
all living: Henrietta, Albert, Sarah C, David and Samuel J. Henrietta is
now Mrs. R. W. Clark; Albert married Adaline Greenlee; Sarah C. married
Scott A. Marshall; David married Martha Montgomery. Our subject was
married September 7, 1S69, to Angeline, daughter of Peter Free. Mrs. Logan
is the younger of two children by her father's first wife, he having been mar-
ried twice. Mr. Logan has held all the township offices including Justice of
the Peace, and at the expiration of his second year he was elected to the Leg-
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islature, and resigned the office of Justice of the Peace. He was elected to
the Legislature in 1874, and was a member of that body during the years of
1875 and 1876. He is a member, Trustee and Elder of the United Presbyte-
rian Church at Hartstown. He is a descendant of the heroes of 1812 and
1813, his forefathers having fought for their country in that great struggle.
His early education was obtained in the common schools, and he received in
addition an academical training, but is practically a self-made man. He has
had thrilling adventures with Indians in crossing the plains, before there were
railroads west of the Missouri River, in the far West, in the gold fields of
Montana.
JOSEPH McGRANAHAN, farmer, P. O. Jamestown, Mercer Co. , Penn.,
was bom in East Fallowlield Township, Crawford County, November 14, 1823,
and is a son of George and Jane (Blair) McGranahan, natives of this county.
His grandfather, John McGranahan, in 1798 came from the north of Ireland
to this county, settling in East Fallowfield. George McGranahan was the eighth
of a family of ten children, and is now the only one of the family living.
His family consisted of twelve children, of whom nine survive: Henry, John,
William, James, Benoni, Joseph (our subject), Elizabeth (Mrs. Myers), Jane
(Mrs. Wilcox), Caroline (Mrs. Henry). Our subject was married September 6,
1849, to Margaret, daughter of Matthew McMichael, who was the second of a
family of five children. The result of this imion has been eight children:
George B., T. Harvey, Hugh, Martin (married to Maud Collins, of Espy vi lie,
Penn.), Axiderson, Ada, Grace, May. George married Hattie James, in Colo-
rado. Harvey and George are in the mercantile business in Colorado. Mr.
McGranahan's parents are both living in Ohio Our subject has a gas well
which supplies light and fuel; the well was originally bored for oil. In hia
religious associations he adheres to the United Presbyterian Church.
REV. DANIEL McLEAN was bom in Lancaster County, Penn., in 1771.
His father and two brothers came from Scotland and settled originally in east-
ern. Pennsylvania. When the subject of this sketch was young, the family
left Lancaster County and moved to Washington County, which was then the
frontier settlement in this section of the State. The place they occupied was
a farm about four miles from Cannonsburg, a village then unknown, since
renowned as the seat of Jeflferson College, prior to which was the academy of
Rev. John McMillen. At this academy Rev. Daniel McLean was educated,
among the very first who ever attended there. In 1793 he placed himself
under the care and instruction of Rev. J ohn Anderson, to complete his academ-
ical course and to study theology. This divinity and collegiate school waa
located at Service, Beaver Co., Penn., and was the first divinity hall established
in this country. His was the first class under Dr. Anderson's care, and con-
sisted of William Willson, James Duncan, Ebenezer Henderson and himself.
Mr. McLean was licensed to preach in 1799, andwas the third one who gradu-
ated from that school. He was first sent to New York City by the Presbytery
of the Associate Presbyterian Church, where he preached acceptably to those
to whom he was sent; from there he went into eastern New York, notably
Washington County, and ministered there for some time, returning to Ligonier,
Penn., where he preached for a time in accordance with instructions from his
Presbytery, to which he reported on his return. He was then sent to this sec-
tion of the State, where for two years previous many Presbyterian families of
Scotch and Scotch-Irish descent had come from the lower or eastern coun-
ties of the State, and which was then known as the " big vacancy," for as yet
no Associate Presbyterian minister had visited this section. After remaining
in Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties for some time, and laboring to organ-
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ize congregations at different places, but especially at South Shenango, Sandy,
and Salem (now Greenville), he returned to his home in Washington County,
where he received calls for his pastoral services from Ligonier, and from She-
nango and Sandy. Regarding these latter as the most profitable field for use-
fulness, although the country was almost an unbroken wilderness, he accepted
the call from Shenango and Sandy, to which was afterward added Salem (now
Greenville). This occurred January 1, 1802, the salary fixed at £135. This
arrangement continued until 1805, when his whole services were divided
between Shenango and Greenville, until the fall of 1840, when he resigned
the charge at Greenville, to take effect May 1, 1841, at which time his son,
Rev. D. H. A. McLean, D. D., became the pastor of the Greenville Church in
Mercer County, and Rev. Daniel McLean continued pastor for all his time at
the Shenango Church in this county. His pastoral labors extended up to April,
1855, when he was at his own request released from further pastoral duties,
and June 5 of the same year he passed from death to Life, being in the eighty-
fourth year of his age, and the fifty-sixth of his ministry, fifty-four years of
which had been spent in the pastorate of the Shenango Church. Mr. McLean
was twice married. His first wife was Catharine, daughter of John Reed, of
Washington County, Penn., sister of Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Imbrie, whose
husbands were both Associate Presbyterian ministers with Mr. McLean in the
same Presbytery. In 1804 he was married to Mary Glover, daughter of James
Glover, of Pittsburgh. By his first wife he had one daughter, who married
Joseph Reed, of Washington County, Penn. By the second wife he had four
sons and two daughters who grew to manhood and womanhood, and three
children that died early in life. Of these children four are still living:
Mrs. Nancy White, the eldest, widow of Dr. James White (deceased) — she was
born in 1805, and lives near Harlstown, Penn.; William McLean, bom in
1813, and lives near Richmond, Va. ; Rev. D. A. McLean, D. D., was born in
1816, and lives near Beaver, Penn.; Mrs. Margaretta Glover King, born in
1821, widow of WilsoQ King (deceased), lives at Erie, Penn. In person Mr.
McLean was compactly built, and had a strong, vigorous constitution that met
the demands made upon it in his pioneer life readily and without injury to
him. In manners his life was the reflection of perfect grace and courtesy of
the old school. In sincerity no man excelled him; love of the truth for its
own sake inspired his whole life; love for man, for the eternal welfare of
human souls, was the strong force that was the secret of the fervor and influ-
ence he wielded wherever known. His conception of Christian life and duty
were very exalted. His personal life was in strict accordance with his concep-
tions.
SCOTT A. MARSHALL, farmer, P. O. Hartstown, was bom in this town-
ship,August 18, 1830, and is a son of David and Mary (Waid) Marshall, who
are now deceased. His paternal grandparents were Michael and Mary (Thomp-
son) Marshall, who came from Perry County to this county in 1798. They
settled in this township, and there spent the remainder of their days, both
dying at a good old age. Michael Marshall commenced pioneer life when all
of a man's labors were with his own hands, without the aid of machinery, and
when a well-filled powder horn and a blanket could purchase 100 acres of land.
He and his children and his children's children are members of the United
Presbyterian Church, and although he lived in a small cabin, their splendid
brick edifices now adorn the face of the county. His family were eight in
number, two of whom survive: Joseph, and Sallie, now Mrs. Christy. David
Marshall, our subject's father, by his first wife bad two children: Margaret,
now Mrs. Shonts, and one who died in infancy. By his second wife, Mary
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Waid, he had four sons and one daughter: Scott A., John W., James P.,
William and Agnes. Our subject was married, October 14, 1852, to Sarah,
daughter of David Logan, she being the third child in her family of five chil-
dren. They have five children: Ada, David, John A., William H. and Lena
M. Ada is now Mrs. J. Jamison, and David married Georgie Logan. Our
subject has been School Director for many years. In 1862 he was elected
County Commissioner, and served three years, and so popular was he that in
1881 he was again elected to the same ofiice, aiid now in his last year he is
nominated again for a third term. Mr. Marshall is noted for his strict busi-
ness habits. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. In his
political views he is a Eepublicaa.
JOHN W. KALSTON, farmer, P. O. Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn., was
born in this township, February 15, 1833, and is a son of John and Hannah
(Dowling) Kalston, natives'nf this State, former from east of the mountains.
His grandfather came with his parents in 1800, at the age of eleven, from
Scotland, and they settled iu this State, and in 1821 or 1822 they removed to
this county, settling in South Shenango. Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston had a
family of ten children, of whom eight are now living: Jeremiah (married
twice, had a large family by his first wife of whom six are living: his sec-
ond wife is Mary McGranahan); Mary N. (now Mrs. West, had one child);
Sara A. (now Mrs. Campbell, has two children); Margaret J. (now Mrs. Chris-
tie,has seven children); Elizabeth (now Mrs. Steele, has nine children); J. D.
N. (married Miss Vasbinder; he died leaving one child); Hannah (deceased;
she was Mrs. Eobb; left one child); Martha; John W.; W. H. (who married
his brother's widow, formerly Miss Vasbinder), and Martha (now Mrs. Dowl-
ing, has two children). John W. Ralston, who was the ninth in his family,
was married, April 5, 1861, to Elizabeth J., daughter of Wallace Crawford,
who had three sons and three daughters, of whom Mrs. Ralston was the eldest.
His father came into this county in 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Ralston have six
children, all living: Maggie L., Hugh W.. Emory, John E., James C. and
Ralph H. Mr. Ralston is now on the home farm, within two miles of James-
town. His father was an adherent of the Secession Church; himself of the
United Presbyterian Church.
J. W. WEST, farmer, P. O. Jamestown. Mercer Co., Penn., was born in
this township, October 9, 1855, and is a son of Asa and Mary (Ralston) West,
natives of New York State. His grandparents on his father's side were Robert
and Mary (Warner) West, who settled in Mercer County iu 1833, and there
lived until 1845, when they finally settled in Ashtabula County, where he died
in 1860, his wife following in 1868. They had ten children: Rosina, Ervin,
Asa, Hannah, Susan, Marian, Sarah A., Annetta. Angenett, and one who died
in infancy. Asa West, the father of our subject, was married, December 5,
1839, to Mary, daughter of John and Hannah Ralston, by whom he had two
children: Laurinda M., who died in infancy, and J. W. Our subject was mar
ried, October 15, 1878, to Amanda, daughter of J. C. and Mary J. McAdoo.
They have one child — Viola R. Mr. West occupies the old home farm, and
looks after the interests of his aged parents, which are, of course, identical
with his own. He is a bright, intelligent young man.
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HORACE A. ALSDORF, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in this
township, October 1, 1832. son of Seamen and Margaret (Birch) Alsdorf,
natives of Southeast, N. Y., and who came to this township in an early
day and were married here. They were parents of nine children, all of whom
are now living and all married, but one. Mr. Alsdorf, now in his seventy-
eighth year, has a farm of sixty acres, mostly cleared and improved by him-
self, Sparta Township being a wilderness when he settled here, without roads,
fences, and with but few houses or people, deer and wild beasts roaming over
the county. His wife died in 1877. Our subject was reared in this township,
having, like other pioneers' children, but few opportunities for acquiring an
education. He was married in 1853, to Anna E. Coleman, a native of Ger-
many, and whose father died in Germany; her mother, also a native of Ger-
many, died in this country. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Alsdorf settled in
Bloomfield Township, this county, and after living on a farm there for nine
years, they moved back finally to this township. To them were born five chil-
dren, four now living: Margaret, Dawson S., Dalton "W. and Myrna E.,
the last three being of one age, (triplets) eight years old November 8, 1884.
Mrs. Alsdorf departed this life August 5, 1882. Our subject, who is one of
the prosperous farmers of this township, is residing on his well-improved farm
of 170 acres, which is supplied with suitable buildings. He possesses some of
the finest thoroughbred horses in the county, and intends soon to invest in
Ayrshire stock.
JEREMIAH BAKER, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Canisteo,
Steuben County, N. Y., November 12, 1809, son of William and Polly
(Stevens) Baker, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of New York
State. William Baker was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his father of the
Revolutionary struggle, both being unharmed. He and his wife left Steuben
County when our subject was a child, locating until about 1845 in Clarence,
Erie Co., N. Y., when they came to Sparta Township, but after living about
two years with their son, they purchased a farm in Union Township, Erie
County, Penn.,'. where they passed the balance of their lives. William Baker
was twice married, his first wife dying in 1818, leaving six children, our sub
ject being the only survivor. His second wife, who died in 1879, also left six
children, three now living. Jeremiah Baker received a common school edu-
cation, and in 1830 came from Erie County, N. Y., to this county, and pur-
chased thirty acres of land in Sparta Township, to which he has added, until
he has now a fine improved farm of 105 acres with suitable buildings thereon.
He has been twice married, on first occasion, January 24, 1833, to Harriet
Akin, a native of New York State, and whose parents settled in Concord, Erie
Co., Penn., in an early day. She died August 26, 1834. Had one child who
died in infancy. Mr. Baker then married, February 1, 1837, Esther Stowell,
born in Vermont, March 12, 1815. Her parents w'ere early settlers of Erie
County, Penn. By this union were six children, four now living: Emily S.,
wife of L. E. Pearce, in mercantile business at Morris, Minn. ; Polly, wife of M.
G. Godfrey, Worcester, Mass.; Louis L., married and residing in this town-
ship, and Edwin A., married and living on the old homestead. One daughter.
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Hattie May, married Frank Segar; she died September 22, 1881, and he fol-
lowed her in 1882, leaving one child. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are adherents of
the UniversaliBt Church, and are much respected in the community. Our sub-
ject is an A. F. & A. M. ; was a member of the I. O. O. F. and P. of K He
has filled most of the township offices; was one of the County Commissioners
when the court house was built, and is a stockholder and Director of the
People's Savings Bank, in Meadville. In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES BAKEE, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Sparta Town-
ship, this county, November 4, 1836, eldest son of Lewis and Sarah Ann
(Webb) Baker, the former of whom, a native of New York, came to this
county when twenty- two years old, and taught school for several terms; the
latter was born in Massachusetts, and came here when a child with her par-
ents. They were married in Sparta Township, and lived near where Jeremiah
Baker now resides, but afterward settled in Spring Creek Township, Warren
Co.; Penn., where Mr. Baker died in the fall of 1882. His widow still
resides there on the old homestead. They were for many years consistent
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; had a family of eleven children,
seven now living. Our subject, after acquiring a common school education,
worked on the farm. He was married, January 10, 1858, to Laura A. Alden,
a native of Essex County, N. Y., and daughter of Daniel and Harriet Alden,
natives of New England. By this union are four children: Emma H.
(wife of George Kerr), Will J., Josie M. and Eollin T. In 1861 Mr. Baker
enlisted in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
and participated in the battles of Antietam, Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg, Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, Ringgold, Mission Ridge, White
Pigeon, Resaca, Dallas, Dalton, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and
Atlanta, and was honorably discharged July, 1865, and returned home without
a wound. For four years after the war our subject engaged in carpentering,
but has since been farming. He owns some fine Percheron and Norman horses
and Durham cattle. Mr. Baker and his wife are consistent members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to the E. A. U. and G. A. R. He
is now serving as School Director of this township. Politically he is a
Republican.
AARON BATES, farmer, Spartansburg, was born in Spring Creek Town-
ship, Warren Co., Penn., April 16, 1836, son of Nicholas and Nancy
Bates, natives of Massachusetts and New York respectively. Nicholas Bates
engaged in lumbering most of his life, took up the farm in Sparta Township,
this county, now owned by our subject. He died in Spring Creek Township,
Warren Co., Penn., March 23, 1867, aged sixty years. His widow, who was a
member of the Presbyterian Church, died April 18, 1883, aged sixty-eight. They
had eight children, five now living. Aaron, the eldest son, was educated in
the common schools, then followed lumbering until he was twenty-six years
of age, when he bought his present farm in Sparta Township, on which he
has since resided. He owns 131 acres of land with good buildings and
improvements. He was married, December 25, 1861, to Susan, daughter of
Chauncy and Rosanna Lopus; the former a native of New York, the latter of
Ireland. They are parents of eight children, all now living. Mr. and IMrs.
Bates have three children: Lewellyn R., L-vin W. and Ella May. Mr.
Bates and family are much respected in this community. He has held some of
the township offices, is a F. & A. M., and in politics a Democrat.
NICHOLAS BATES, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Spring
Creek Township, Warren Co., Penn., December 18, 1837, son of Sanford
and Parney (Bills) Bates, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of
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Ohio. They were early settlers of this county, residiug where their son Will-
iam now lives. Mr. Bates departed this life October 3, 1874, and his widow
followed him in 1876. She was an excellent Christian lady, a member of the
Baptist Church, and much respected by all. They were parents of six children,
three of whom are now living. Our subject was married to Mary L. Dexter, a
native of Warren County, Penn., and daughter of John and Minerva (Bur-
roughs) Dexter, natives of New England, who had a family of eight children,
seven now living. Mr. Dexter was accidentally killed in 1866. To Mr. and
Mrs. Bates has been born one child — John G. Mr. Bates has been a resident
of Sparta Township over forty years. In politics he is a Democrat.
WILLIAM D. BLAKESLEE. farmer and lumberman, P. O. Spartans-
burg, was born at Sparta, this township, November 30, 1825, son of Reuben
and Prudence (Vorce) Blakeslee, natives of Washington County, N. Y. After
their marriage they came to this county, and were among the first settlers of
Sparta Township, having cut their way through sixteen miles of woodlands in
coming from Meadville, Penn. All of their nine children grew up and were mar-
ried, three now living. Reuben Blakeslee's father was a soldier in the Revolu-
tionary war. He settled on '250 acres of State land, of which he cleared and
improved about tifty acres. He was an influential citizen, holding most of
the township offices. He died about 1848, his widow following him two years
later. Our subject, the ninth in the family, was obliged to assist his parents
on the farm, and therefore had but limited educational advantages, attending
school only a few months. He was married at Sparta, December 22, 1844, to
Chloe Rasey, a native of Washington County, N. Y., daughter of James and
Adelia (Hatch) Rasey, who were born, reared and married in Washington
County, N. Y., coming here after their marriage. This union has been blessed
with eleven children: Marion (wife of Henry Jackson), Mary L. (wife of
William Murray), Charles, James N., Salome A. (wife of Isaac T. King),
William A., Walter E., Elmer, Curtis W., Clarence (deceased), and Evvie,
living at home. Mr. Blakeslee has been a hard worker, accumulating all he
has by his industry, integrity and honesty. He bought his present farm,
which he has improved and cultivated, of Timothy Smith. It comprises 120
acres of land. He has always engaged in farming until within a year ago,
when he turned his attention to lumbering. His mill, located on the farm near
his house, has the capacity of turning out 5,000,000 shingles annually, which
are shipped to New York. Buffalo and other markets. Mr. Blakeslee has served
as Pathmaster several years, refusing all other township offices. He is a
Democrat in politics, but looks more to principles than to party.
GEORGE W. BLAKESLEE, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Sparta Town-
ship, this county, April 12, 1830, oldest son of Jesse A. and Betsey Blakeslee;
the former, when seventeen years old, came to this county with his father,
David Blakeslee, brothers and sister, his mother having died in New York State.
They remained two years in Meadville, Penn., before coming to Sparta Town-
ship, and from there they came through the woods over what is now known as
the State road and settled on the farm now owned by their son Hiram. Jesse
Blakeslee was twice married, on the first occasion, in 1829, to Betsey McCray,
by whom he had seven children, five now living. His wife dying in 1850 he
married in 1851, Mrs. Fannie Pierce, who bore him three children, two now
living. He died in 1872. His widow is now living with her son Hiram, on
the old homestead. Our subject received a common school education and then
engaged in agricultural pursuits, purchasing 125 acres of land of A. Huide-
koper, which he has cleared and improved and added to until he now has a fine
fEriQ of 150 acres. On April 29, 1859, he was married to Francenia, daughter
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of N. Pierce, an early settler of this county. To this union have been born
five children: Ernest, Adell, Arthur, Mark and Victor. Mr. Blakeslee has
always been a stanch Democrat. He has filled several of tlie township offices.
HERBERT E. BLAKESLEE, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Spartansburg,
was born in Spartansburg, July 10, 1851, son of Abraham and Harriet Blakes-
lee, natives of New York and pioneer settlers of Sparta Township, this county,
the former of whom came here in 1818 with his parents, who settled on the
farm now owned by their son Cyrus, and kept the first hotel in this part of the
county. He was a brother of William D. Blakeslee, whose biography appears
above, and was a prominent farmer, at one time the largest land and stock-
owner in this county; was continually elected to some public office of trust.
He departed this life in 1874, honored and beloved by all. His widow now
resides with her son Herbert. They had nine children, viz. : Selden H. , died
at his residence in Spartansburg, October 14, 1884; Anna A., wife of Charles
Binney, in Spartansburg; Moses H. , living in Erie County; Prudence M.,
wife of William S. Hall, at Vinton, Iowa; Oliver P., Cyrus A., Frank M.;
Delia A., wife of P. Mahoney in Corry, and Herbert E. Mrs. Blakeslee's
father, Moses Higgins, built the first grist-mill in Sparta Township, this county.
Our subject resides on the old homestead, comprising 160 acres of well
improved land. From an elevation on this farm can be seen twelve different
townships in Crawford. Erie and Warren Counties. Herbert Blakeslee was
married, September, 1879, to Louisa, daughter of W. H. and Adelaide Casey,
natives of Vermont, now living in Hudson, N. Y. Our subject is one of the
energetic and prosperous farmers of the county. In politics he is a stanch
Democrat.
JOSEPH F. BRADFORD, farmer, P. O. Glyndon, was born in Ludlow,
Windsor Co., Vt., July 15, 1826, the youngest and only surviving child of
David and Esther (Burton) Bradford, natives of the same State, which they
left in 1841 to settle in Rome Township, this county. David Bradford was a
soldier in the war of 1812. After remaining in Rome Township some fifteen
years he removed to this township. In 1865 he located in Erie County, Penn.,
and there died in 1873, aged eighty-five, his wife having preceded him in 1862.
They were members of the Baptist Church and parents of eight children.
Our subject, after receiving a common school education, entered upon the active
duties of farming. In 1861 he enlisted in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry. After serving in three regiments and participating in
most of the principal battles, he was honorably discharged in July, 1865, and
returned home. He was married, July 4, 1848, to Elizabeth, daughter of
Ebenezer Hunt, an early settler of Richmond Township, this county, and who
is still living. To this union have been born eight children, six now living:
Lovina, wife of Arthur Knapp, residing in this township; Vietta, wife of John
Harmon, in Rome Township, this county; Elmer, Alonzo, Arthur and Louis,
living at home. Mr. Bradford was ordained a minister in June, 1856, and
began his pastorate in the Baptist Church in Rome Township, this county.
Hewas^instrumental in building the church of this denomination in Centreville,
of which he was pastor for many years. He was in Oregon two years and did
much valuable work in the churches of that State. On account of ill health he
was obliged to give up the ministry. He has a pleasant home and a well-
improved farm of fifty-one acres, which he has cleared himself and erected his
own buildings. Politically he is a Republican.
JOHN G. BURLINGHAM, retired merchant, Spartansburg, was born in
Hume, Allegany Co., N. Y. , February 9, 1826, son of Jonathan and Freelove
(Well) Burlingham, natives of Otsego County, N. Y., where they were bom
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in 1797, there being only ten days' difference in their ages. They were mar-
ried in 1819, and settled in Allegany County, N. Y., in 1823, where the for-
mer died in 1868 and the latter in 1872. They had a family of four children,
all of whom are now living. Our subject remained at home until he was
twenty- four years old. He attended the common schools. He was married
October 30, 1849, to Zenana Potter, a native of SinclairviUe, Chautauqua
Co., N. Y., by whom he had four children: Gertrude, who died at the age of
eighteen years; Blanche, wife of C. A. McSparren, in Erie, Penn. ; Berthie,
wife of R. A. Neily, in Spartansburg, and Wells P., living at home. Mr.
Burlingham engaged in general merchandise and drug business at Titusville,
Penn., for four years; then came to Spartansburg and was actively engaged in
general mercantile business for twenty-four years. On March 7, 1878. he lost
three store buildings and many thousand dollars by lire. He subsequently
rebuilt and carried on the same business for about a year, when he retired on
account of ill health. He was one of the pioneer business men of this place,
and is largely identified with its growth and prosperity. Mr. Burlingham was
Postmaster at Titusville, and since coming here has held various local offices;
was Justice of the Peace for many years, and also the first station agent. In
politics he is a Democrat; in religion, a Universalist. He has been a member
of the Masonic fraternity for over thirty years, and has taken nineteen
degrees. He states that forty years ago he made a vow which he has sacredly
kept, never to use intoxicating liquors, tobacco, gamble nor bet. He and his
family are much respected in the community.
JAMES BURROWS, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Butternuts,
Otsego Co., N. Y., October 6, 1824, son of Amasa and Phiana (Nowlandi Bur-
rows, natives of that State, the former of Columbia and the latter of Dutchess
County. They were parents of eight children, seven now living. Amasa
Burrows was a soldier in the war of 1812; pursued farming all his life in
Chenango County, N. Y., and died October 28, 1876. His widow is now liv-
ing, aged eighty-nine. Our subject, the third child, received a common school
education and afterward attended the Oxford Academy, Oxford, Chenango Co.,
N. Y. From there he came, in 1853, to Warren County, Penn., where he
engaged in mercantile trade for nine years, and then settled on his present
farm in Sparta Township, which comprises 222 acres of land with good
improvements. He was married, March 2, 1862, to Melissa R. Phillips, daugh-
ter of Alexander and Rebecca (Kelsey) Phillips, natives of New York, who set-
tled on the farm now owned by Mr. Burrows, over sixty years ago. This union
has been blessed with four children: Maud (wife of James B. Whitman, rosid-
ing in Spring Creek, Penn.), James L., Curtis C. and Georgia A. Mr. Bur-
rows is a prosperous farmer; has held most of the township offices; in politics
he is a Democrat.
EVAN CHELTON, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Radnorshire,
South Wales, January 20, 1818, son of John and Mury (Evans) Chelton, natives
of England, where the latter died in 1835. Our subject and his brother,
Thomas, came to America June, 1838, settling in Erie County, Penn. , and in
1843 their father and five children came to this country. John Chelton passed
the greater part of the remainder of his life with his son in Erie County, Penn.,
but died in Bloomfield Township, Crawford County, in 1859. He was parent
of ten children, seven of whom came to this country, four of them now living.
Our subject received but a limited education, and worked on a farm. He was
married to Hannah Babcock, a native of Eden, Erie Co. , N. Y., who died
October 20, 1877, leaving two children: John L., residing in Oil City, and
Mary L., wife of S. Darling, in Silverton, Col. On September 12, 1878, Mr.
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Chelton was married to Electa Willett, a native of the town of Dumfries.
Canada, born in 1818, and who came to Monroe County, N. Y., when twelve
years old, and there lived till she came to Pennsylvania. Her parents were
Canadians, who settled in New York State many years ago and there died.
Isaac Willett was born in Pluckemin, N. J., in 1776, died in 1844; he raised
a family of nine children. In 1869 Mr. Chelton purchased his present farm
of forty-three acres of good land adjoining Spartansburg. He is a Demo-
crat in polities. Mrs. Chelton is a consistent member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
A. L. COWLES, physician, Spartansburg, was born in Harmony, Chau-
tauqua Co., N. Y., August 7, 1850, only son of George W. and Phebe A. (Cash-
ing) Cowles, natives of Massachusetts, who settled in Chautauqua County, N.
Y., in an early day. Mr. Cowles is residing in that county at the present
time; his wife died in 1868. Our subject after attending the common schools
and Jamestown Academy, in 1874 entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College,
in New York City, where he remained two years. He then attended a course
of lectures at Columbus, Ohio, graduating with honors in 1877, and began to
practice his profession in Randolph, N. Y. The Doctor was married January,
1873, to Miss Virda Van Deusen, a native of Westfield, N. Y. In 1883 he
located in Spartansburg, where he has by application and successful prac-
tice won the confidence of the community, and is recognized as one of the
rising physicians of Crawford County. Dr. Cowles is a Eepublican in poli-
tics; is a F. & A. M. and a member of the I. O. O. F.
FRANKLIN DAY, farmer, P. O. Eiceville, was bom in Granville, Wash-
ington Co., N. Y., January 10, 1826, son of Joseph and Sarah (Burch) Day, the
former a native of Windham County, Conn., the latter of Greenwich, Wash-
ington Co., N. Y. They were married in the latter county and lived there
about twenty-five years; thence moved to Sparta and located on the farm com-
prising 260 acres, now owned in part by our subject Joseph Day was a car-
penter by trade, and followed this occupation in connection with farming. He
died in 1869, his wife having preceded him in 1850. They were parents of
seven children, one dying when fourteen, and another in infancy. Our subject
acquired a common school education and attended Allegheny College, Mead-
ville, for two years. He taught school twelve terms; is one of the best
educated men in this vicinity, always taking great interest in educational mat-
ters, serving as School Director for fifteen years. In 1860 he was married to
Martha J. Bassett, a native of Hawley, Mass. To them have been born six
children: Flora, Emma, Alice, Mary, Edwin and Avis. Mr. Day in 1862
enlisted in the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served till the close of the
war in the Army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of the Wilder-
ness, Fredericksburg, Cbancellorsville, etc., being with Grant in most of Lis
engagements. He was honorably discharged June 15, 1865, and returned
home. In politics he is a Republican. He and his family are highly respected
in the community where they have lived so long.
JOSIAH FRALICK, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Montgom-
ery County, N. Y., December 4, 1822, son of Abraham and Margret (Deven-
dorf) Fralick, of German descent, who were born, reared and married in Mont-
gomery County, N. Y. ; where they resided forty-seven years, and where their
seven children were born. Mr. Fralick lost his wife in 1829, remarried and
subsequently came to Erie County and resided in Concord Township till
his death, which occurred in 1879. Our subject acquired a common school
education, and learned the mason's trade, which he followed during his younger
days. In 1852 he located in Sparta Township, this county, on his present
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farm comprising 100 acres of good land, most of which has been cleared and
improved by his industry, and has erected suitable buildings thereon. May
8, 1859, he was married to Gerusha M., daughter of Philip and Amanda
(Coats) Pierce, who settled in this township over fifty years ago, and are still
living here honored and respected by all. This union has been blessed with
one child — Alice Mae — born March 7, 1863. It can truly be said of Mr. and
Mrs. Fralick that industry and success have characterized their lives. In pol-
itics he is a Democrat.
THOMAS FULLER, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born December 20,
1806, in Whitehall, Washington Co., N. Y., son of Abiezer and Sarah (Lyons)
Fuller, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of Washington County, and
who moved in 1817 to Elk Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn. . where they
resided about nine years, and then settled in Sparta Township, this county.
They were parents of twelve children, five now living. Mrs. Fuller's father
was crippled by a wouKd received on Lake Champlain during the Revolution-
ary war. Our subject, the second in the family, was reared on a farm, help-
ing his father, who was a poor man, and enjoyed but limited educational
advantages. In 1831 he married Huldah, daughter of Silas and Sally (Hare)
Bates, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts respectively, and who settled
in Erie County, Penn., in 1823, whence after a short residence they came to
this county and located in Sparta Township. Of their family of ten children,
four are now living. To Mr. and Mrs. Fuller have been born four children:
Jasper L., who, with his wife, was killed at the Angola disaster in 1807;
Mary A., wife of Irwin Kindly; Jane A., wife of Joel Rogers; and Flora
May, who died in September, 1878. Our subject and wife are the oldest couple
living in this township, having settled after their marriage on their present
farm, comprising 150 acres of the best land in Sparta Township, all of which
Mr. Fuller has cleared excepting fifteen acres. He has given 100 acres to his
daughters, who reside near him. He has satisfactorily served as Supervisor,
Constable, Road Commissioner, and in other township offices. In politics is
a Democrat. Mr. Fuller has always been a hard worker, but though he has
passed the allotted period of life, he is as spry and active as most men of fifty.
HIRAM F. FULLER, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Elk
Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn., April 21, 1824, son of Abiezer and Sarah
(Lyons) Fuller, the latter a sister of Jasper Lyons, an early settler of Rich-
mond Township, this county. They were natives of New York State, and set-
tled in Sparta Township, where our subject now resides, in 1828, and began
making a home in the wilderness, enduring many privations and hardships.
Though game was abundant, bread stuff was scarce, and their only way of
obtaining money was b}' making and selling black salt. Mr. Fuller was a hard-
working man, and did his share in clearing up this township. He died in
October, 1837; his widow February 12, 1861, aged seventy-four years They
were the parents of ten children, nine of whom grew up and were married.
Our subject, September 29, 1847, married Sophronia E., daughter of Salmon
and Eliza (Eggleston) Sturdevant, natives of Litchfield County, Conn., and
early settlers of Bloomfield Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Fuller were burn
John W. (deceased), Mariette (deceased), Aaron, Hiram H. , Sarah E. (wife
of Eugene Ceder, of Chautauqua County, N. Y. ), Emma J. (deceased I, Will-
iam N., Clara, and Herbert E., living at home. Mr. Fuller learned and fol-
lowed shoe-making for thirteen years. He has a farm of 144 acres, most of
which is cleared and improved, with good substantial buildings thereon.
Politically he is a Republican, but not a partisan in his views. He is among
the reliable and substantial citizens of Sparta Township. He and his wife
are members of the P. of H.
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MRS. CHRISTIANA. GROOM. P. O. Spartansburg, was born August 28,
1818, in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., daughter of Silas and Mary E.
(Snyder) Purdy, who were natives of the same county. They were the parents
of twelve children — three sons and nine daughters — six of whom are living.
Mr. Purdy was a farmer and stone-mason by occupation. He left Rensselaer
County in 1834, and settled in Harmony, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. , where he
spent the remainder of his life. There he took up 1,140 acres of wild land,
giving fifty acres to each of his children, which most of them have improved
and still retain, though a few sold and moved to other localities. He died in
August, 1858, his widow, who was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, following him in April, 1861. Our subject, the ninth in the family,
was married January 1, 1839, to Elijah Groom, a native of Onondaga County,
N Y., and a farmer by occupation. After marriage they resided at Watts
Flats, Chautauqua County, till April, 1848, when they came to Spartansburg,
where Mr. Groom engaged in the mercantile business for eight years. He
then purchased the farm of 200 acres now owned by his widow, and noted for
being the place where Hugh Fitzpatrick, in 1817, was murdered by Van Hol-
land, who was the first to suffer the penalty of hanging in this county. To
Mr. and Mrs. Groom were born four children, three now living: Emily A.,
wife of Luther W. Day, of Spartansburg; Lucretia, died when five years old;
Christiana L., wife of Vernon Cove!, in Olean, N. Y., and William E., resid-
ing with his mother on the old homestead. Mr. Groom was an active business
man and one much respected by the community. He served as Justice of the
Peace several years; was the first Postmaster of Spartansburg; an A. F. & A.
M. ; a strong temperance man. In politics he was a Republican. He died
February 13, 1871). His widow, our subject, is a tine old lady, a great lover
of books. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and highly
esteemed by all.
J. R, HARRINGTON, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Shore
ham, Addison Co., Vt. , October 12, 1840, only son of Ormel and Fanny Har-
rington, natives of the same State. Ormel Harrington's father was a Captain
in the war of 1812. Ormel depai'ted this life aged thirty seven years, and his
widow subsequently married N. Newell and moved to Sparta Township, this
county, when our subject was twelve years old. She is still living in Oberlin,
Ohio. On May 18, 1862, our subject was married to Jennie Force, born May
29, 1841, daughter of Reuben Force, an early settler of this county, and still
residing in Sparta Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Harrington have been born
three children: Melvin, who died in 1866, aged three and a half years; Ida
Belle, born November 3, 1871; Charles Ormel, born December 23, 1876. Mr.
Harrington settled on his present farm of sixty-five acres of good laud in 1870,
and began farming. He has erected one of the finest houses in this township,
and has numerous other buildings, etc. He is a successful farmer, and also
does a dairying business. He is frequently called upon to fill public offices
of trust. In politics he is a Democrat.
L. R. HEATH, physician, Spartansburg, was born in Berkshire County,
Ma.ss., November 22, 1857; son of Alvirus and Elizabeth (Bently) Heath,
natives of same county, and who settled in this county in 1863, where they
still reside. Of their family of eight children, six survive. Our subject,
after acquiring a common school education, entered the Cleveland Medical
College, graduated with honors in 1882, and began to practice his profession
the same year, locating at Spartansburg. He was united in marriage Septem-
ber 27, 1881, with Mina, daughter of Joseph Phillips, of Steuben Township,
this county. Dr. Heath has won the respect and confidence of all, by his
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energy and attentiveness to bueiness. He is well educated, a competent prac-
titioner, and though a young physician, has met with excellent success. He
is a member of the I. 0. O. F., and G. K. In politics he is a Republican.
JONES MAJOR, farmer. P. 0. Spartansburg, was born^in Downingtown,
Chester Co., Penn., July 28, 1835; son of William J. and Jane (Marshall)
Major, natives of Chester County, Penii. The father of the latter was a soldier
in the Revolutionary war. The former, a farmer and house-painter, lived for
many years in Chester County, but died in Lebanon County, Penn., September
5, 1863, his widow, December 29, 1871, both aged seventy-three years. They
were members of the Presbyterian Church; reared a family of thirteen chil-
dren, five still living. Our subject, who is next to the youngest, acquired a
common school education and learned the trade of machinist, which he fol-
lowed until 1868, when he located and remained five years on a farm in
Chester County. Penn., coming from thence to Sparta Township, where he
purchased ninety-one acres of land, most of which be has cleared and
improved. Mr. Major was married in 1857, to Sarah E. , daughter of John
and Sophia (Stover) Chenworth, natives of Maryland. The former was a
soldier in the war of 1812, and died in Maryland in 1855, the latter in Lancas-
ter, Penn., in 1874. This union has been blessed with six children: Anna V.,
wife of A. W. Jude, residing in Spartansburg; Wilmer F., Elmer E., Samuel
E., Harry A. and James H. Mr. and Mrs. Major are adherents of the Con-
gregational Church in Spartansburg. Mr. Major is a member of the K. of P.
CHARLES J. MILLER, Principal of Spartansburg public schools, was
born in Harmony, Chautauqua, Co., N. Y., December 27, 1857; son of John and
Maria (Purdy) Miller, early settlers of that county, the former of whom, a
native of Chenango County, N. Y., died in the West several years ago; the
latter, born in Rensselaer County, N. Y. , is now residing at Watts Flats, N.
Y. They were parents of two children. Our subject, the eldest, attended
the public schools during the winter and assisted on the farm in summer.
In 1873 he commenced teaching and attending the Jamestown Institute, where
he received most of his education. He was united in marriage, November 3,
1881, with Miss May L., daughter of P. P. Parkhurst, an early settler of
Chautauqua County, N. Y. , where he is still residing. Mr. Miller taught for
three years at Watts Flats, N. Y. , and was instrumental in having a fine
graded school building erected there. After leaving Watts Flats he taught
one year at Grant and then came to Spartansburg, taking charge of the graded
school here. Under his able management the school has rapidly improved,
the attendance has increased, and it now ranks among the best in Crawford
County.
FREDERICK OBERT, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Steuben
County, N. Y.. July 22, 1825; son of Henry and Sarah Obert. The former,
a native of New Jersey, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and departed this
life about 1856. The latter, whose maiden name was Sarah Shaw, was a
native of New York; died in 1858 in Sparta Township. They were members
of the Baptist Church, and reared a family of ten children, six now living.
Our subject after acquiring a common school education learned the carpen-
ter's trade, at which he worked about eighteen years. He was married Feb-
ruary 24, 1846, to Lucinda, daughter of Hugh and Catharine Coyle, natives
of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Rome Township, this county. The
former was a soldier in the war of 1812; died about 1857, the latter in
1800. To Mr. and Mrs. Obert have been born six children, five living: Eli,
Lorenzo, Frank, Ralph, Delia (wife of Robert Burch) and Cora. Mr. Obert
has been a resident of Sparta Township for forty years. He has been a hard-
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working citizen, and has helped to bring about the present improved state of
the township. He has a fine farm of 135 acres; in politics he is a Republican.
Himself and family are respected by the community.
REUBEN R. OGDEN, miller and lumber dealer, P. O. Spartansburg,
was born January 17, 1830, in Greene County, N. Y. ; son of Reuben C. and
Elizabeth (Eggleston) Ogden, the latter a native of Elizabethtown, N. J. The
former was born in Newark, N. J., and was a soldier of the war of 1812. (His
father was in the Revolutionary war). He was a shoe-maker by trade but
principally engaged in farming. He departed this life at Staten Island, in
1866. His widow survived him till 1881, when she died aged eighty-four.
They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They reared a family
of nine children, six still living. Our subject, the fourth child, received n
good education in the common schools and at the academy, Brocton, N. Y.
After leaving school he engaged in lumbering at that place for several years.
In 1862 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York Regiment,
and participated in the battles of Lookout Mountain, Chancellorsville, Buz-
zard Roost, Reseca, Peach Tree Creek, Bentonville and many minor engage-
ments, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea. After receiving an
honorable discharge, June, 1865, he returned home. He was married, May,
1874, to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Amey (Perkins) Wynkoop, both
deceased, who were natives of Greene County, N. Y., and parents of seven
children, four still living. In 1873 Mr. Ogden located in this township and
erected the mill which he is still operating, shipping his products to various
markets, and also doing custom work. In politics he is a Republican.
J. .EDMUND PECK, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Bloomtield Town-
ship, Crawford Co., Penn., July 27, 1848; son of Joseph and Martha (Hawkins)
Peck, natives, the former of Pelham, Madison Co., N. Y. , the latter of Rhode
Island. They were married in New York, and resided there twenty years before
coming to this county, where they located on fifty acras of land in Bloomfield
Township, the birthplace of our subject. After living there about seven years
they moved to Sparta Township, where Mr. Peck died February 4, 1883, aged
eighty years, and his wife March 10, 1864, aged fifty-nine. They were mem-
bers of the Baptist Church. Of their ten children six are now living. Our
subject was married, October 17, 1869, to Sarah E., daughter of John and
Sarah (Blakeslee) Davis, who were natives of Pennsylvania. After their mar-
riage they located in Sparta Township on a farm of fifty acres of improved land,
where they have since resided. They have an adopted daughter — Mabel Cole.
Mr. Peck is one of the prosperous young farmers of Sparta Township, taking
great interest in all educational aflfairs. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
FRANK B. STRANAHAN, farmer, P. O. , Spartansburg was born in Her-
kimer County, N. Y., August 29, 1823; son of Gibson J. and Dolly (Devan-
dorf) Stranahan, the former of whom, a soldier in the war of 1812, was a na-
tive of Canaan, Columbia Co., N. Y. , the latter of Herkimer County, N.
Y. They were married and lived in the latter county until 1836, when they
came to Erie County, Penn., settling on the line between Concord and Sparta
Townships. Here Mr. Stranahan died in 1869, his wife having preceded him
in 1861. They were parents of six children, five now living. Mr. Stranahan
was an A. F. & A. M. ; was owner of a farm of 300 acres of good land. Our sub-
ject, after receiving a common school education, engaged in farming, which
occupation he has followed ever since. He has a fine farm of 110 acres, most
of which is improved. He was married, in 1849, to Eveline Fuller, a native
of Ohio, by whom he had five children: Chapman A., married to Jane Webb
(they live in Sparta Township);Mary (deceased); Belle, wife of Jeremiah Barker
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(thej live in Union Township, Erie County); Lucy, wife of Eugene Webb
(they live on the old homestead); Miles, married to Mary Johnson (they reside
in Union City, Erie County). Mrs. Stranahan dying January 4, 1867, our sub-
ject married Ellen Severance, in 1868. In politics he is a Democrat. In re-
ligion a Spiritualist.
LEWIS B. WEBB, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Egremont,
Berkshire Co., Mass., March 23, 1817; son of Josiah and Agnes (Hare)
Webb, natives of same county, which they left about 1830 to ,come to this
State, settling in Concord, Erie County, where they resided for ten years and
then came to Sparta Township, living with their son Lewis B. until their
deaths. Mr. Webb departed this life in 1863 and his widow followed him in
1866. They reared a family of twelve children, seven of whom are still liv-
ing. Mr and Mrs. Webb were consistent members of the Baptist Church.
The father of the former was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Our subject,
who was the eleventh in the family, had but limited educational advantages.
The Webb family, for several generations back, have followed coopering and
he too engaged in this occupation for several years. He was married, Jan-
uary, 1836, to Emily, daughter of Benjamin (a soldier in the war of 1812) and
Apama (Blakeslee) Rohrbach, natives of the State of New York and who set-
tled in Crawford County, Penn., in 1824. Of the family of five children born
to this union, only one is now living — Malcolm, who is married and resides in
this township. Mr. and Mrs. Webb are members of the P. of H. He
has held various township offices; in politics is a Greenbacker, but not par-
tisan in his views. He has a line farm of 140 acres with suitable and con-
venient buildings, and has resided in this place nearly fifty years. He and his
wife enjoy the confidence and respect of the community. Our subject states
that he is probably the most unpopular man in his religious views in the
township, having been an avowed Spiritualist for over thirty years.
BENJAMIN F. WEBB, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Spartansburg, was
born in this township, August 31, 1834; son of Francis and Nancy (Alsdorf)
Webb, the former a native of Berkshire County, Mass., the latter of Chenango
County, N. Y. (she was twice married, first to Nathaniel Blakeslee, who died
about 1830, leaving two children, and in 1832 to Francis Webb, by whom she
had five children, three still living). Mr. and Mrs. Webb were pioneer set-
tlers of this county, the former serving as Justice of the Peace for twenty-five
years. They are now living with our subject, aged respectively eighty-two
and seventy-five. They are Spiritualists in their belief. Benjamin F.
Webb was reared on the farm, receiving the limited educational advantages
then afforded by the public schools. He was married, in June, 1883, to his
present wife (having previously buried three) Mrs. Emma Packard, a native of
Spring Township, this county. Her parents are residents of Beaver Township,
this county. By his first wife, Martha L. Hayes, Mr. Webb has one daughter
—Alice G. — wife of C. H. Gabriel, a druggist in Spartansburg. He has also a
daughter — Mattie M. — by his second wife, Matilda C. Pratt. Mr. Webb is engaged
in stock-raising to some extent and is making a specialty of breeding Per-
cheron horses; he has also some fine Norman stock. He has a good farm of
189 acres well adapted for stock grazing. He has filled the office of Assessor
and is now serving his ninth year as Town .Auditor. Our subject and wife are
members of the P. of H. They are Spiritualists in their belief.
WARREN W. WHITE, proprietor of planing-mill, Spartansburg, was
born in Sparta Township, this county, February 10, 1837; son of Abner W.
and Julia A. (Patchen) White, natives of Locke, Cayuga Co., N. Y.,
where the former was born in 1813. When twelve years old Abner W. came
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to Meadville, Penn., and subsequently became prominent in this part of the
county. Acting as land agent for T. B. Kennedy, who owned thousands of
acres of land through this section, he was probably the best posted person
in regard to the early settlements and improvements of Sparta Township. He
died April 20, 1884, honored and respected by all. His widow, now residing
in Spartansburg, is descended from one of the pioneer families of this town-
ship. To them were born three childi-en, two now living: Warren W. and
Horace, also residing here. Our subject worked at carpentering three years,
taught school seven terms, and on September 10, 1862, enlisted in the Six-
teenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving until January 30, 1865, when he received
an honorable discharge and returned home. While in the service he received
a wound, which resulted in blood poisoning, and consequently his left foot
was amputated. Our subject was married September 10, 1863, to Adeline D.
Kingsley, a native of Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., and daughter of Chai-les and
Flora Kingsley, early settlers of Sparta Township, this county, but now
residents of Wantouia, Wis. To this union were born five children, one
dying in infancy. Those now living are Maud F., Lula A., Charles W.
and Frank A. In 1871 Mr. White erected his planing-mill (in connection
with which he carried on a machine-shop until two years ago), working up
annually large amounts of timber into siding, flooring, wainscoating, etc., that
are sold all over the country; he also manufactures handles. Mr. White is a
Republican in politics, and cast his first vote for Lincoln. He has held
various offices of trust; was Burgess, a member of Council, for eight consecu-
tive years School Director, acting as President of the Board of Education of
Spartansburg. He is a member of the Koyal Ai-canum.
SPRING TOWNSHIP.
I. S. BAIL, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Springboro, was born
in Portland, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., June 30, 1825; son of Frederick and
Elizabeth Bail, former a native of Connecticut, latter of Vermont. They
came to this county in 1836; were parents of seven children, five now living.
Frederick Bail was a blacksmith, which trade he followed until his marriage.
After coming to Crawford County he pursued, for the most part, farming.
He was a soldier of the war of 1812; died in 1872. His father was a Hessian
soldier, from which body he left while they were in America, during the Rev-
olutionary war. Our subject's mother died in 1S39. I. S. Bail, who was the
youngest in the family, received a common school education, then taught
school two terms, preceding which be attended high school at Twinsburg, Ohio,
and following which, at Albion, Penn. He was married, in 1850, to Jane
Sloan, a native of Steuben County, N. Y., born July 5, 1827, and sister of G.
H. and Archibald Sloan (see their biography). To this union were born
Dora E., wife of W. R. Potter; Harry L. and Archie F. H. Mrs. Bail is a
member of the Baptist Church of Springboro. Mr. Bail is owner of eighty-
five acres of land. Both our subject and wife are members of the Grange. He
is a member of the State Police; haw been Justice of the Peace since 1876; in
politics is independent.
ALONZO S. BAKER, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Cayuga
County, N. Y., March 13, 1856, son of Horace and Lucretia Baker, also
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natives of Cayuga County, parents of nine children, four now living. The
mother died when our subject was three years old. Horace Baker again mar-
ried and is now living in Summerhill Township, this county, having
attained the age of eighty-two. Our subject came to this county in 1853, and
settled in Summerhill Township. He was married December 4, 1855, to
Amanda Sterling, a native of that township, and daughter, by his second wife,
of Washington Sterling, an early settler and farmer of this county, and a
soldier of the war of 1812. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian
Church. To this union were born four children: Alvin and Ervin (twins),
Lucy, wife of Burt Maxwell, and Forest H. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are mem-
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He enlisted February 29, 1864, in
the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served under Gen. Sheridan with the
Army of the Potomac; he participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Win-
chester, Blackwater, Ream's Station, South Side Bailroad, Weldon Railroad,
and finally the capture of Lee's army, besides several minor engagements;
was honorably discharged July 26, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R.
and A. O. U. W. Is Supervisor of Spring Township; in politics a Republican.
ISAAC S. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Spriugboro. was born in Whiting,
Vt, June 28, 1816, son of Miles and Betsy Baldwin, former a native of Rut-
land, Vt., latter of Grantham, N. H. They came to this county in 1829 with
three children, and took up a farm of fifty acres in the center of Spring Town-
ship. Two of the three children are now living. Miles Baldwin was a farmer.
He held several township offices. His wife died in May, 1844. He died Feb-
ruary, 1854, in his native township. Our subject, the youngest in the family,
commenced farming when nineteen years of age, working for two years at $13
per month. After a two years' illness he, in 1839, worked on the Erie Exten--
sion Canal as stone-mason for one year, and became contractor on the canal
for five years. He then purchased a farm, on which he remained one year;
following year he again worked on the canal, returning again to the farm with
his family. Mr. Baldwin then went to Ohio and contracted with his brother
to grade forty-six miles of the Ashtabula & Lisbon R. K., on completion of
which contract he returned home, and has since been engaged in farming. He
was married, October 9, 1839, to Betsy C. Parrish, a native of Orleans
County, Vt. , born March 9, 1821. By this union were born nine children,
six now living, viz.: Elizabeth, widow of Henry Green; Elmer D.; John P.;
Ellen S., wife of James Corbett; Mary B., wife of Bart Brennan, and
Leonore, wife of Peter Rackner. Our subject and wife have been members of
the Christian Church over thirty years. He has been Justice of the Peace ten
years; has held several township offices; in politics is a Republican. He,
along with others, built the first steam saw-mill in this section in 1843.
MRS. EMMA M. BANNISTER, P. O. Springboro, is a native of this
township, daughter of Hawley and Mary Dauchy, former a native of Connec-
ticut, latter of Pennsylvania. Her grandfather, Jacob L&Fevre, who was a
soldier in the war of 1812, came to Crawford County in 1805. Hawley
Dauchy, a farmer and owner of a saw-mill, located on his farm, died January
10, 1865. His widow followed him May 30, 1873. They were members of the
Baptist Church. Our subject was married, September 11, 1861, to Edmond
M. Bannister, a native of New York State, born September 30, 1839, and who
came to this county in September, 1860. On August 3, 1861, he enlisted in
the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Sixth Corps,
Army of the Potomac. He participated in the sie^ of Yorktown, and was
through the entire peninsular campaign with Gen. McClellan. Being attacked
with typhoid fever at Harrison's Landing he was sent to hospital at Point
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Lookout, where he died Jaly 27, 1862. Our subject is a member of the Bap-
tist Church at Springboro.
DAVID BLIGH, retired farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Oneida
County, N. T., September 3, 1816, son of Julius and Amy (Avery) Bligh,
former a native of Oneida County, N. Y., latter of Hartford, Conn. They
moved, in 1831, to Chautauqua County, N. Y., and in 1838 to North East,
Erie Co., Penn. They reared a family of thirteen children, seven now living.
The mother died in 1827, the father in 1865. He was by trade,, in his younger
days, a clothier, but afterward engaged in farming. Grandfather Avery was a
soldier in the Revolutionary war. Our subject, the second in the family,
received a common school education, and at the age of seventeen worked in a
sash factory in Freeport, Penn., at $9 per month. After remaining there two
and a half years he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked at the same
trade for two years. In 1838 he came to Harmonsburg, this county, and
tended bar in in Cook's Hotel for two years. This house he then rented and
kept for two years. In August, 1840, he married Betsy Bowerman, a native
of Genesee County, N. Y., who bore him one daughter — Ann L., wife of C.
E. Shader (they have three children: David E. , Calvin A. and Anna A.). Mrs.
Bligh died in 1877. Our subject retired from the hotel in 1842, and being
elected Constable served as such seven years. In the winter of 1849-50 he
taught school at Harmonsburg, and in 1850 he was employed as foreman on
the Erie Extension Canal. This post he filled six years, and then he pur-
chased a farm. In 1859 he was again employed as foreman on the canal
till 1871, when it was closed. This canal went into operation in 1844 (Polk's
year), and closed out 1871, having passed into the hands of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Bligh has made his
home with his daughter, living in retirement. He is a Director of the Ohio
River & Lake Erie Railroad. In politics he is a Republican.
J. BOLARD, proprietor of tannery, Conneautville, was born in Spring
Township, this county. June 5, 1837; son of David and Elizabeth Bolard,
natives of Crawford County, and grandson of Frederick Bolard, a blacksmith
by trade, who came here about 1812 and reared a large family. David
Bolard, the father of our subject, served when but twelve years of age as
teamster in the war of 1812; commenced farming in the woods just outside of
Conneautville; was parent of ten children, seven now living. He and his wife
were adherents of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, being among the
organizers of that church at Conneautville. He died in 1880, his wife having
preceded him in 1850. J. Bolard, the fourth child in this pioneer's family,
enlisted in 1862 in the One Hundi-ed and Thirty-seventh Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Infantry and served in the Army of the Potomac, participating in the
battles of second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
He was once taken prisoner, but paroled a few hours afterward, by Capt.
McNeel's guarantee. He was honorably discharged and returned home. In
the fall of 1863 he was appointed Hospital Steward in the Regular Army, and
was stationed at Seminary Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. After remaining there
about ten months he was commissioned Captain of Company B, One Hundred
and Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Army of the
Potomac till the close of the war, when he was mustered out. He then spent
about two years in the oil country. In 1868 he started his present tannery,
at Conneautville, and has probably the most extensive establishment in this
line in this county, and employs from fifteen to twenty men. He principally
manufactures harness, saddle, bridle and line leather. Mr. Bolard married in
1868 Mary E., daughter of E. Montague, and a native of this county. By
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this union are two children, Mary E. and Florence M. He and bis wife
belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the F. & A.
M. and A. O. U. W., and is Commander of Post 374, G. A. R. He is one of
the principal business men of this section, was Burgess of Conneautville three
years; President of Crawford County Agricultural Society six years, and has
filled other township offices. In politics he is a Republican.
CHARLES S. BOOTH, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Steuben
County,- N. Y., June 6, 1821; sou of Prosper A. and Lois (Fisher) Booth, who
came to this county in 1835, with nine children, settling on 160 acres of
woodland in this township. Of this they cleared, first year, thirty acres, and,
following year raised 600 bushels of wheat on the thirty acres. Prosper A.
Booth's wife died in 1836; he then married Mary G. Dow, who bore him four
children. She died in 1843, and Mr. Booth married Mrs. Penelope Chidister,
widow of E. Chidister. By her there was no issue. He died in April, 1865.
When nineteen years of age he joined the Presbyterian Church and was a
consistent member to the day of his death. Our subject, who is second in the
family, was married, October 5, 1843, to Jane Foster, a native of Ohio and
who has lived in Spring Township until the present time, and daughter of
Robert Foster, an early settler of this section and a noted hunter. By this
union were born six children, three now living: Alice I., wife of D. M. Bole,
Jr.; Stanley F. and Dayton F. Our subject ^nd wife are members of the
Presbyterian Church, in which he has been an Elder twenty years. He is
owner of seventy acres of land, amassed by honesty, hard work and economy,
not .by speculation. After his marriage he learned the carpentering and
blacksmithing trades without an instructor, and has worked at these trades in
connection with farming ever since. He has also been in the lumber and
stave business. Mr. Booth has held several township offices. In politics he
is a Republican, formerly a "Whig.
E. K. BOWMAN, farmer and breeder 'of short-horn cattle, P. O. Spring-
boro, Penn., was born in this township, January 13, 1824; son of Elisha and
Sallie Bowman, former a native of Connecticut, latter of New York State.
They came to this county in 1816-17 and purchased 400 acres of land. They
were parents of two children. Elisha Bowman, who was a soldier in the war
of 1812, died February 27, 1859; his wife died August 10, 1856. Our sub-
ject, the only survivor of the family, married, in 1846, Mary, daughter of
Robert and Nancy (Mfiyler) Foster, and a native of Crawford County, Penn.
Her father, who was a farmer, came from Westmoreland County, Penn., with
his parents, about 1805 or 1806, when he was about ten years old; his father
bought 400 acres of Government land in Beaver Township. His mother,
Nancy Meyler, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., and came to Crawford in
1814 or 1815. Mr. and Mrs Foster were married in 1820, and they had ten
children, eight of whom are still living: one daughter lives in California, two
sons and two daughters in Kansas, one son in Colorado, and Mrs. E. K. Bow-
man and another daughter in Crawford County, Our subject and wife had
seven children, four now living, viz.: Frank F., Ralph H., Elisha L. and
Perry F. Mrs. Bowman is a member of the Christian Church at Springboro,
of which society our subject's mother was an original member. Mr. Bowman is
owner of about ninety acres of excellent land and is making the breeding of
short-horn cattle a specialty. In politics he is a Republican.
MRS. POLLY BROWN, P. 0. Lundy's Lane, Erie County, was born in Cam-
bridge, N. Y., April 10, 1806; daughter of David D. and Content (Shaw) Hazzard,
natives of Rhode Island; former died in Amboy Centre, Oswego Co., N. Y.,
latter came to this county and lived with oursubject for about four years, when
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she died. Mrs. Brown was married, November 30, 1823, to Joseph Brown,
bom May 1, 1801, in Connecticut. To this union have been born six children,
four now living: Betsy J. S., wife of C. P. Eddy; Joseph C, David J., and
Clarissa, wife of Zeno White. The eldest son, who was killed in his father's mill,
was born in New York State, June 25, 1827, died in 1858. David J. served
three years as a soldier in the war of the Rebellion; his brother-in-law, C. P.
Eddy, was a soldier in the Heavy Artillery during the same struggle, serving
most of his term at Fortress Monroe. Our subject and husband came to this
county in 1833, and here reared the majority of their family. Mr. Brown was an
extensive farmer; he was a man firm in his convictions, and very conscien-
tious, evincing a strong Christian character. He died November 28, 1880.
Mrs. Brown lives on the old homestead of 100 acres.
JOSEPH BROWN, retired farmer, and President of the Farmers' Mutual
Insurance Company, of Woodcock, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Summit
Township, this county, April 15, 1824; son of John and Hannah (Gehr) Brown
natives of Berks County, Penn., the former of whom, a tanner by trade, came
to Crawford County in 1803, settled on a farm of 100 acres and built the tan-
nery which he conducted forty -five years. He was a soldier in the war of 1812,
and participated in Perry's expedition at Erie. His wife's father was a soldier
in the Revolutionary war. They were members of the Presbyterian Church;
reared a family of eight boys, six still living. John Brown departed this life
in March, 1867, and his wife in 1859. Our subject, the seventh in this family,
received a common school education, and, until recently, followed agricult-
ural pursuits. In 1854 he married Alvira Galbraith, a native of this county,
her parents coming here about 1806. By this union was born one child — Cal-
vin V. — who is married and lives on the old homestead. Mrs. Brown was a
Christian lady, a member of the Presbyterian Church at Harmonsburg; she
died June, 1879. In May, 1882, our subject married Hannah, daughter of
Theron Beard, widow of John Craven, who was an Elder for forty eight years
in the Presbyterian Church, of which she is also a member. Mr. Brown owns
170 acres of improved land, part of which was his father's old homestead, and
a fine residence in Conneautville, where he moved in 1882, and is now leading
a more retired life. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum and Royal Grang-
ers. Is President of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, of Woodcock,
with headquarters at Meadville. He served as Mercantile Appraiser two terms.
Now elected President of the Farmers' Co-operative Bank, located in the city
of Meadville, Crawford County. Is independent in politics.
JAMES H. BROWN, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Springboro, was born
in this township, March 4, 1844; son of James M. and Eliza Brown, former a
native of Vermont, latter of New York State. They reared a family of three
children, two now living. James M. Brown immigrated to this county in 1836
and was married two years afterward. Himself and wife were members of the
Baptist Church. She died in October, 1876, and he followed her in October,
1880. In November, 1867, our subject was married to Mary, daughter of Ste-
phen Hills, of this township. She was born in New York State, March 26, 1844.
The result of this union is two children: Minnie L. and Justin B. Mrs. Brown
is a member of the Baptist Church in Springboro. Mr. Brown has 165 acres
of well-improved land in this township, with good substantial buildings. He
has held several township ofiBces. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN BURGER, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Bavaria, Ger-
many, February 28. 1838; son of Martin and Mary Burger, the former of
whom came to America with our subject in 1854, settling in Pittsburgh, Penn.
The other sons and one daughter had come out previously. The mother died
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in Germaiy in 1844, the father in 1878. He was a tailor by trade and carried
on that business in Pittsburgh. Our subject was married in July, 1859, to Mrs.
Lucinda Avery, widow of John Avery, and sister of Alonzo Morley, and a
native of New York State. She had two children by her first husband: Myrtie
L. and Alice A. Our subject and wife have one child — Flora B. Mrs. Bur-
ger is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Burger has been a resident of
Spring Township for over thirty years, and has cleared a farm of sixty-two
acres. In politics he is a Republican.
LEWIS K. CHAPMAN, Notary Public, Springboro, was born at Saratoga
Springs, October 31, 1814; son of Peter and Mercy (Keeler) Chapman, natives
of New York. Our subject, the third child of the family, came to this county
in May, 1836, and in May, 1837, married Robey Thomson, of Warsaw, N. Y.,
daughter of Alexander Thomson, who moved to this county in the fall
of 1835. To this union were born eleven children, viz.: Orson A.,
Fannie E. , Millie J. (who is practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Penn.),
Helen M. (wife of Lewis Ofifensens), James H., Lewis K. (killed while
coupling cars, October 14, 1873, at Rome, Ohio), Sarah A. (at home),
Peter M., Frank E., Robey L. and John E. (both at one time school
teachers). Millie J. taught school for twenty-seven terms; she graduated
from the Normal School at Edinboro, Erie Co., Penn., in 1871;
read medicine in Titusville, this county, and received a diploma from the
Homoeopathic Medical Institute, at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman
are members of the Universalist Society of Conneautville, Penn. When they
were married there were present sixty-five guests, besides members of their
own family, and of these guests only three are now living. They commenced
housekeeping on a farm in Beaver Township, this county, and in 1850 moved
to Spring Township, where Mr. Chapman engaged in grist and saw-mill busi-
ness for several years. He was elected Justice of the Peace in the spring of
1856, serving continuously for five terms of five years each. He was the first
to establish the common school system in Beaver Township, and held the oflSce
of School Director for over twenty six years. For past five years he has been
acting as Notary Public; in politics he is a Republican. In 1851, his resi-
dence, with nearly all its contents, was destroyed by fire.
HORACE CLARK, farmer, P. 0. Conneautville, was born, December 23,
1817, in Erie County, N. Y. ; son of Erastus and Rhoda Clark, natives of
Rhode Island, parents of seven children, five now living. Erastus Clark, who
was a farmer, died April 21, 1855, his widow in 1860. His father had been a
soldier in the Revolutionary war. Our subject, the eldest in the family, was
twice married; on first occasion in 1839, to Caroline D. Fuller, a native of
Erie County, N. Y. By this union were five children, four now living: Rhoda
M. (wife of E. Brown), John E., Flora A. (wife of Z. B. Owen), and Albert E.
Mrs. Clark dying in 1868, our subject married in 1869, Mrs. Harriet Sheldon,
widow of Arad Sheldon, a native of Steuben County, N. Y., brother of Wright
Sheldon (see biography of latter). Mrs. Harriet Clark is a native of Cavendish,
Vt., born July 19, 1826. She had two children by her first husband, viz. :
Mary E. (wife of Isaac D. North) and Charles A. Our subject and wife are
members of the Universalist Church. Mrs. Clark had three brothers in the
late war: Lyman N., who died while in the service at Marfreesboro; Jasper
(see his biography), and Asaph, Captain in a Vermont regiment. Our subject
came to this county in 1854, settling first in Beaver Centre; in 1867 he moved
to Conneaut Township and from there to Spring Township.
J. A. CODY, jeweler, optician, news-dealer, bookseller and stationer,
Springboro, was born in Ellington, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., September 22,
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1846; son of John C. and Alvira E. D. (Gates) Cody, former a native of Ver-
mont, latter of New York. They moved into Springboro in 1869, where John
C. Cody engaged in the same business and in the same room as our subject
is DOW in. He was a prominent business man in Springboro for over fourteen
years, and for twenty-five years was a licensed preacher and worker in the
Baptist Church. He was parent of four children, of whom three were boys.
He died January 5, 1883- His widow is still living and makes her home with
J. A. Our subject was married in 1874, to Elizabeth B. Cather, a native of Law-
rence County, Penn., born May 6, 1851. By this union were four children,
three now living: Ethel D., Roy E. and Edith A. Claude J. died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Cody are adherents of the Baptist Church. He is a member of
the I. O. O. F., E. A. U. and G. K., in which latter he is Deputy Supreme Com-
mander. Our subject's grandfather was a soldier of the war of 1812.
GEORGE R. COOK, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born on the site of
the present fair ground at Conneautville, this county, July 30, 1809; son of
Henry and Mary Cook, the former a native of Pittsburgh, the latter of Cum-
berland County, Penn. Henry Cook, a farmer and shoe-maker, came with his
father to this county in 1800, and was a soldier in the war of 1812; he died
May 29, 1856. His father, who was a German by birth, left America for his
native land in 1805, since when he has never been heard of. Our subject's
mother was the widow of Robert McCoy and came with him to this county in
1798. She was an original member of tbo Methodist Episcopal Church where
Dicksonburg now stands. She died April 3, 1845. Our sul^ject, the second
child and only survivor of a family of four, had but limited educational
advantages, his boyhood days having been spent on the farm; since he worked
for himself he has cleared 110 acres. He was married, October 3, 1830, to
Maria Soper, a native of Vermont, who bore him nine children, seven now liv-
ing, viz.: Niiomi S., wife of J. B. Bradley; F. H. Cook; William R.; Aris
M., wife of William Swaney; Porter S. ; Mary E., wife of A. C. Fisher, and
George W. Mrs. Cook died July 4, 1877. She was an original member of
the present Methodist Church at Springboro. Mr. and Mrs. Cook joined the
church in 1831, and our subject is the only original member now living. He
has been Class- leader and Steward in it over fifty years.
WILLIAM H. DARBY, manufacturer and wholesale and retail dealer of
fnrniture, etc., Conneautville, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., July 13,
1820; son of Erastus and Rhoda (Ward) Darby. He learned cabinet-making
and came to this county in 1844, engaging in his trade for about a year at
Meadville; came to Conneautville in 1845 and after working fourteen months
with Mr. Tyler entered into partnership with him under the firm name of
Tyler & Darby. This connection lasted five years. He then bought Mr. Tyler's
interest and received Bishop Huston as partner. At the expiration of a year
this was dissolved and he carried on the business alone. The work had been
done by hand previous to 1865, when he bought extensive machinery, which he
has since used. About 1877 Mr. Hard was taken in as a partner, the firm style
being Hurd & Co. for a year when C. E. Turner was admitted and continued a
member until 1882 when Mr. Darby bought the entire interest and has since
conducted the business alone. He handles all kinds of furniture, and manu
factures everything in his line but chairs. His trade extends into the oil
regions, Pittsburgh and Ohio. His son, Wilbur J., is general superinten-
dent of the factory, and with his father takes charge of the undertaking
department. Mr. Darby was married in 1847 to Esther M. Sandborn, of
Erie County, by whom he has had six children, three living: Imogene, wife of
William M. Darby, Wilbur J. and Daisy. Mrs. Darby is a member of the
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Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to the A.. O. U. W. ; in politics is a
stanch Bepublican.
QEOKGE DAVENPORT, farmer and molder, Conneautville, was born
in, Tompkins County, N. Y., March 15, 1827; son of Cornelius and Catherine
(Snyder) Davenport, natives of Nev? York State, who came to this county in
1837. They were parents of seven children, four now living. Cornelius Dav-
enport was an extensive farmer, owning at the time of his death nearly 200
acres of land, mostly cleared by himself and sons. He died in 1862, his wife
August 1, 1854, both consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Our subject, the third in the family, married, April 7, 1853, Hannah Rhoades,
born February 3, 1832, in Mercer County, Penn., daughter of Lewis and
Elizabeth (Fetterman) Rhoades. Her grandfather, James Fetterman, was one
of the first settlers in this section of the county. Three children were the
result of this union, two now living: Charles B. and Lewis C. Mr. Daven-
port has always followed agricultural pursuits, excepting seven years when he
worked at his trade. He owns a well- improved farm of tifty acres which was
a part of his father's old homestead; is a member of the A. O. U. W. ; has
strong temperance principles; a Republican in politics. His wife is a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the E. A. U. Both are
charter members of the R. T. of T. at Conneautville.
C G. DEMPSEY, farmer and stock-breeder, P. O. Springboro, was born
in Deerfield, Portage Co., Ohio, April 13, 1839, son of Thomas and Mary A.
Dempsey, former born October 13, 1806, at Dempseytown, VeuangoCo. , Penn.,
son of Lawrence Dempsey, who settled there in 1793, and who was a native of
the north of Ireland. The mother of our subject was born April 26, 1807,
died in June, 1866. She was a daughter of John Arthurs, of English extrac
tion, whose wife was a daughter of Maj. Rolls, who came to America with
Gen. LaFayette. Our subject had not many school advantages, most of his
earlier years being occupied in clearing the farm and helping support the fam-
ily, and such education as he received was by the aid of his mother, who was
a lady of sterling qualities, and a literary turn of mind. At the age of fifteen
he purchased what is known as the "Dempsey farm," in Venango County,
which he paid for by hard work and good management. Kane City is located
on this farm. Twenty-four oil-producing wells are found here, all of which
he now owns as well as several other farms in Venango County, Penn. , and
Mr. Dempsey, with the aid of a gentleman in Philadelphia, organized a stock
company known as the Eagle Spring Oil & Refining Company, in which Mr.
Dempsey cleared about $200,000, part of which he lost in sinking other wells
that failed to produce oil. Besides the Dempsej' farm he owns 1,000 acres in
Forest County, Penn., nearly 9,000 acres in Tennessee and the Spring Valley
stud farm in this county, where he has from thirty-five to fifty thoroughbred
and trotting horses; also breeder of short-horn cattle. For several years Mr.
Dempsey has spent several months during the summer and fall, attending the
noted trotting races, where he is familiarly known by all horse men as the
"Great American Pool Seller." From 1860 to 1872 he owned and operated
several stores in different towns in this State, doing an immense business. In
June, 1866, he was married to a daughter of Harrison Cloven. She is a niece
of Gen. Seth Cloven, belonging to one of the prominent families of this State.
They have two boys: Harry and Benton.
L. H. DIMICK, retired merchant and farmer, Conneautville, was born in
Rush, Monroe Co., N. Y. , November 25, 1819; son of Ephraim and Cynthia
Dimick, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts respectively, the former of
whom served in the war of 1812. They were parents of five children. Ephraim
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died in 1832; his widow ia 1836 immigrated to Crawford County with her
children, married in 1838 Andrew Allen, and settled on a farm in Conueaut
Township. She died in 1879 at Conneaut, Ohio. Our subject, the fourth of
the family, was kept at school till twelve years of age, when he ran away from
home, driving horses on the Erie Canal one summer, then returned home, and
attended school three years at the Grand River Institute, Austinburg, Ohio;
then for four years taught school, one year in Ashtabula, Ohio. In 1841 he
went to Memphis, Tenn., but after six months came back to this county, and
clerked for several years. After keeping books for E. & J. Powell for four
years, he bought 155 acres of land in Conneaut Township, this county, and
engaged in farming and dairying seventeen years. About 1863 he came to
Conneautville, and after conducting the warehouse of William Power four
years, purchased a portion of Newton Truesdale's stock, and engaged in the
grocery and provision business. After a year he sold out and clerked for
several years. He was married October, 1852, to Mary M., daughter of John
D. Patton, widow of Abram Fulwiler, by whom she had six children. Her
youngest son, George W., was a soldier in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Infantry, and was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. Mr. Dimick
has been living a retired life the last few years; by industry and economy he
has accumulated a reasonable amount of this world's goods. He has filled
several township offices; was Auditor nine successive years; in politics is a
Democrat. During the late war he was Captain in the State Militia.
STEPHEN EIGHMEY, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born May 20, 1800,
in Saratoga County, N. Y.. son of Elias and Betsy Eighmey, natives of Dutch-
ess County, N. Y., the latter of whom died in 1819. Elias Eighmey came to
this county a few years after our subject's arrival here, with whom, and a
brother, Mr. Eighmey spent the remainder of his days. He died in Novem-
ber, 1838. Our subject, by trade a mason, came to this county in 1830 with
his first wife and her sister. He first settled one mile east of Spring Corners,
where he cleared up a farm. In 1857 he sold this farm and moved to another
one mile and a half further east; here he bought seventy-five acres. He had
two children (both deceased) by his first wife. She dying in 1835, Mr. Eighmey
married, April 3, 1836, Eliza Dunn, a native of Steuben County, N. Y., who
bore him five children, four now living: Clark L. : Dacy H., wife of S. Wilder;
Chloe A., wife of Joseph Johnson; Lucinda A., wife of Charles Swauson, killed
while raising a house, October 7, 1878, leaving a daughter — Mary E. Clark
L. served one year in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry during the war of the Rebellion, and was honorably discharged for
physical disability. Our subject was Captain of a rifle company in the mili-
tia in an early day. He assisted in constructing the canal running through
this section; also built the foundation for the Soldiers' Monument in the cem-
etery at Springboro. In politics he is a Republican.
MRS. J. W. ELLIS, Conneautville, was born in Conneautville, March 8,
1851, daughter of Osmond B. and Mary A. (Foster) Slayton, natives of Otsego
County, N. Y. , and Conneautville, respectively. Osmond B. Slayton came to
this county April 1, 1840, locating in Conneautville where he learned the trade
of harness-mdiing of his brother, Thomas Slayton (George, W. Slayton, whose
biography appears elsewhere in this work, is another brother). He was a
prominent farmer, carrying on also the harness-making industry in Conneaut-
ville until his death, and by industry acquired a fine property. He was ever
identified with the best business enterprises of this place, and actively inter-
ested himself in temperance movements, and all projects conducive to the
moral growth of the people. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. He served
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as Burgess of Conneautville. His wife was a member of the Universalist
Church. Her mother, Margaret Foster, was a daughter of Alexander Power,
the first settler of Conneautville, and she was the first white child born iu the
county. Mr. Slayton died January 29, 1881, his wife having preceded him
December 27, 1878. Of the live children born to this couple, only two sur-
vive: Lynn O. and J. W. Our subject was united in marriage February 28, 1884,
with John W. Ellis, a native of Meadville, and son of John Ellis, also one of
the early settlers of this county. Mrs. Ellis and her brother reside on the old
homestead taken up by her grandfather.
WILLIAM ENGLEHAUPT, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born Jan-
uary 24, 1829, in Summit Township, this county, son of Solomon and Mary
(Brown) Englehaupt, former a native of Berks County, and latter of Crawford
County, Penn. During the Revolutionary war the King of England hired
soldiers from the Duke of Hesse, pledging himself to pay a certain amount for
each one not returned at the close of the war. It was represented to these sol-
diers that the Americans were a sort of barbarians, and if they should fall into
their hands they would be eaten by cannibals. Some, however, were taken
prisoners, and, contrary to their expectations, were kindly treated, and when
they went back and told their comrades, almost all of the Hessian troops
deserted and joined the American Army. Of this number was one John Engle-
haupt, who was given a position in Washington's Body Guard. He always
spoke of Washington as "my General." After the war was over he settled in
Berks County, Penn. , where he married Barbara Stump. Some time afterward he
removed to Crawford County and settled in what was then Sadsbury, now Sum-
mit Township, on the farm where he spent the remainder of his days, living to
an advanced age. He died on Christmas evening, 1833, and was laid to rest
in the cemetery near the ruins of the old Dutch Church on the banks of our
beautiful Conneaut Lake. His widow survived him some years, dying in 1842.
They were members of the Lutheran Church. To this worthy couple were born
seven children, six daughters and one son, Solomon, who married Mary Brown,
of Summit Township, this county. To them were born thirteen children, two
of whom died in infancy. Hannah married George Sutley; John, who mar-
ried Roxanna Beatty, is dead; Catharine, who married James Sloan, died June
22, 1878; Benjamin, deceased (these slumber in a dreamless sleep with their
parents in the little graveyard at Chestnut Corners); Leah, who mirried Cor-
nelius Sloan, now lies under the aod of Illinois; Samuel married Amanda Mar-
shal, now resides in Nebraska; William, the subject of this sketch; Eliza, who
married Henry Jones, is now buried in Illinois; Rebecca married Frank
McGuire, live near Conneaut Lake; Lucinda, married Charles Smith, now
living in Iowa; David lost his life in the Rebellion. Solomon Englehaupt,
who came to this county in an early day with his father, was a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and died in 1853, his wife having preceded him iu 1848.
Our subject married, in 1851, Mary A. McGuire, a native of Summit Town-
ship, this county, and daughter of William McGuire, who settled in this county
in 1799. His sister, Barbara, was the first white female child born in Beaver
Township. Mr. McGuire reared a family of eight children; is now nearly
ninety years old, aad has resided in the county eighty-five years. He has
always worked hard, and has cleared a large farm His wife died April 24,
1877. To Mr. and Mrs. Englehaupt were born a family of eight children, six
now living, viz. : Martha, Sara, Maggie A., John M., Edward S. and Mary
Eliza. The family are members of the Catholic Church. Our subject has
taken great pains in the education of his children. Sara and Martha have both
been school teachers. He is a Democrat in politics.
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EBENEZER FIELD, farmer, P. O. Rundell's, was born at Bernardston,
Mass., son of Loran and Mary (Hubbard) Field, natives of Massachusetts and
parents of seven children. The former died about 1833, the latter in April,
1846. Our subject came to this county in the fall of 1836, bringing his
mother, two sisters and two brothers, and settled on the farm of 126 acres he
now owns and lives on. This land was in a wild state when he first undertook
to clear it; it is now one of the finest farms in the township. Mr. Field was
married in 1841 to Beda Rundell, a native of Crawford County, Penn., born
November 11, 1822, and daughter of Luther and Betsy (Newcomb) Rundell,
the former a native of Genesee, N. Y. , the latter of New York State, and who
came to this county at a very early day, settling at what is now Rundell's, in
the southeast corner of Spring Township. They were the parents of twelve
children, five now living. Mr. Rundell was a farmer of high repute and held
some of the township oflSces. Our subject and wife are the parents of seven
children, five now living: William R. , Edwin H. (married in 1878 to Adrian
Swain, of Lawrence, Ohio), Charlie C. (married in 1878 to Ruth Lytle, of
Mercer County, Penn.), Lydia J. (married in 1871 to Jerome Rundell, of Pen-
field, N. Y.), and Delia (married in 1883 to Vernan H. Welch, of Polk, Ohio).
William R. was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving one year in the
One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry with the
Army of the Potomac; was honorably discharged and returned home. He
then enlisted with the minute men when Gen. Lee made his raid into Penn-
sylvania. Mr. Field cultivated hops on his present farm for several years, but
abandoned the business in 1870.
JOSEPH FIELD, manufacturer of furniture and undertaker, Conneaut-
ville, was born April 16, 1829, in Palmyra, N. Y. , son of Solomon and Bridget
Field, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of New York. Our subject,
their eldest child, at the age of fourteen ran away from home and started in
life for himself. He drove horses on the Buffalo Canal one season, then for
about a year lived with an aunt near Medina; from there went to Lockport,
N. Y. , where he served a four years' apprenticeship as carpenter and joiner
with Mr. Amiden, and in 1854 came to Conneautville. He was married in
1848 to Mary Brow, a native of Otsego County, N. Y., who bore him two chil-
dren: Adelbert and Melvin. In 1878 he obtained a divorce from this wife, and
in 1879 married Jessie Morse, born in this county. Two children — Mina and
Aza J. — were born to this union. Joseph Field enlisted in July, 1864, in the
United States Navy, and served till the close of the war, principally at Chatta-
nooga, as foreman in the ship-yard. Mr. Field was a contractor and builder
for many years, putting up some of the best structures in this section, and
several in Ohio. In 1878 he purchased a custom cardingmill, which he car-
ried on for about five years, when he was burned oiit, sustaining a loss of over
$8,000. He then erected his extensive furniture shop, where he manufactures
furniture and house-furnishing goods. He has built up a large trade, being
the only manufacturer of the latter line of goods in Conneautville. He is a
self-made man, and has been identified with the best interests of this town for
many years. Has held several township offices. Is independent in politics.
D MRS. MARGARET FOSTER, Conneautville, probably the first white
child that saw the light of day west of French Creek, this county, was born
at the head of Lake Conneaut, December 19, 1801, daughter of Alexander and
Mary (McNamara) Power, and sister of James Power, whose biography appears
in this work. Her father, being a well-educated man, principally instructed
his children himself, though she attended the log schoolhouse for a short
time, and had commenced attending a subscription school at Meadville, when
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het mother's death compelled her to give up school and return home, where
she remained for many years her father's housekeeper. She was married in
1820 to George Q. Foster, a farmer by occupation, born March 23, 1799, in
Westmoreland County, Penn. His parents were natives of Ireland, and very
early settlers of Beaver Township, this county. By this union were nine chil-
dren, six now living: Alvina, widow of Charles Hammon; Minerva, widow of
Lafayette Klumph; Surah, wife of Frank Manton; Harriet, wife of Henry
Holeman; Alexander P. and G. W. Mr. and Mrs. Foster joined the Presby-
terian Church in a very early day, and when the services were held in William
Power's barn. Mr. Foster was an Elder in same for many years, and on his
death, which occurred December 3, 1859, his son Alexander took this posi-
tion, and has held it ever since. Our subject is descended from the first pio-
neer of this township, and though nearly eighty-four years of age, she has a
clear, strong mind, and well remembers many incidents of her childhood, and
of seeing the Indians that were here then. She is living a retired life. Her
grandson, William Foster, is residing with her and looking after her
interests.
J. B. FRASIER, physician and surgeon, Conneautville, was born June 7,
1826, at Farmersville, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., son of John and Maria Frasier,
natives of Washington County, N. Y., who were parents of ten children, four
now living. John Frasier, who was a farmer, died in 1859, his widow in 1879.
The Frasiers are of Scotch descont. and among their ancestors was Lord Lovat,
our subject's grandfather's grandfather, who was beheaded in England for
political double-dealing, and his estate confiscated. The grandfather of our
subject was a bandsman for a time in the British Army during the Revolu-
tionary war, and oame to this country with Cornwallis, during that war, aod
soon after his arrival, upon his own responsibility, traded his British uniform
for a Federal suit. J. B. Frasier is the second born in this family. He taught
school to procure the means to prosecute his professional studies, and began
to read medicine at Cuba. N. Y. He was employed in the water-cure estab-
lishment at Castile for two years, then attended a course of medical lectures in
New York, and graduated in March, 1859, at the Western Homoeopathic Col-
lege, Cleveland, Ohio. He came to Conneautville in 1861, where he has since
practiced. Dr. Frasier married, November 1, 1852, Rachel Bond, a native of
Genesee County, N. Y., and a daughter of Henry Bond, Esq., of Genesee
County, N. Y., and who, at the age of eleven years, became a step- daughter of
Dr. Hiram Bond, of Farmersville, N. Y. To this union have been born two
children, one now living — Permelia A., wife of John Winger. Both the Doc-
tor and his wife are adherents of the Universalist Church. He owns a fine
residence. Is an A. F. & A. M. , a member of the R. T. of T. , and A. O. U. W.
In politics a strong Prohibitionist. The Doctor is the oldest physician in this
village, and has a first-class practice.
THOMAS B. GRAHAM, farmer and breeder of short-horn cattle, P. O.
Springboro, is a native of Conneaut Township, this county, born November 16,
1829, son of William and Nancy (Crocket) Graham, natives of this county.
The father of William Graham was a native of Ireland, and came to this county
in a very early day. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; a miller by trade,
which he worked at in Meadville, Ponn., although he lived at Linesville. He
had a large family, and many of his descendants reside in this county. Will-
iam Graham, second son of that old soldier, had a family of eleven children.
He had a farm of 100 acres in Conneaut Township; he died in 1870. His
widow, a daughter of Thomas Oocket, is now living with her youngest son on
the old homestead. Our subject, the third son in the family, was married, in
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April, 1854, to Harriet Rushmore, a native of this county, and daughter of
John and Hannah Rushmore, natives of New York State, and who came here
in 18;i5; former died in September, 1876: latter resides on the old homestead
in Conneaut Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Graham are parents of
five children: William J., Zella M. (wife of J. Hotchkiss), Henry M., Merton
B. and (Jrace L. Our subject moved to his present farm of 150 acres in the
spring of 1855. He makes a specialty of breeding short-horn cattle, a fine
herd of which he now possesses, obtained from the stock of J. F. King, Trum-
bull County, Ohio. Mr. Graham's stock is registered, and he has strong
competition in this line, as his premiums will attest. He will hereafter han-
dle the full-blooded only, and his honorable manner in all actions will ensure
him success. In politics Mr. Graham is a Republican.
L C. GRAVES, manufacturer of carriages and wagons, Springboro, was
boru in Madison, Ind., May 6, 1850, son of James B. and Elizabeth Graves,
natives of Pennsylvania, who came to this county with two children, in 1855.
James B. Graves was a Methodist minister for nearly twenty years. He died
September 26, 188'2; his widow is now a resident of Springboro. Our subject,
the eldest in a family of six children, was married to Laura, daughter of Nel-
son and Elizabeth Ross, and a native of this county. Two children were born
to this union: Homer B. and Clarence M. Mr. and Mrs. Graves are members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and
R. T. of T. ; in politics is Republican, with strong temperance proclivities. Our
subject commenced the manufacture of carriages, wagons, etc., on a small
scale in 1882, and by close attention to business, honest dealing and polite
manner toward customers, has built up a mammoth establishment. He employs
constantly from five to ten men, and keeps a large stock of all classes of vehi-
cles in his store room.
R. B. GREENLEE. P. O. Mosiertown, is a native of this county, born
January 1, 1827; son of John and Mary (Chamberlain) Greenlee, the former
a farmer and a native of Crawford County, Penn., died in 1865; the latter a
native of New Jersey, died in 1867. They were members of the Baptist
Church. Our subject, the fourth child in the family, has all his life been
engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married, May 3, 1854, to Jane A.
Bacon, a native of New York State, and daughter of John S. and Sallie Bacon,
who came to this county in 1836. They are parents of four children, and are
members of the Baptist Church, both now living with our subject. Mr. Green-
lee and wife have had born to them four children: Mary J., Jerome B., Cas-
sius M. and Marshall, some of whom are members of the Baptist Church at
Mosiertown. Our subject is owner of 116 acres of land. In politics he is a
Republican.
RUSH GRISWOLD, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Hanover,
Chautauqua Co., N. Y., February 6, 1840; son of William B. and Sally
Griswold, the former a native of New York State, and at present living in
Missouri. In July, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-ninth Ohio Vol-
unteer Infantry, serving in the Twelfth Corps. He was engaged in the battles
of Winchester, Port Republic, Cedar Mountain, Bull Run, Antietam, South
Mountain, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville. then was transferred to the Western
Army under Hooker, then belonged to the Twentieth Corps, and was engaged
at Wauhatchie. Buzzards' Roost, Ringgold, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain and
others. He was captured at Peach Tree Creek, in front of Atlanta, where
Gen. McPherson was killed. He remained a prisoner about five months at
Audersonville, Charleston and Florence. When he was discharged, in July,
1864, he held the commission of First Lieutenant. On January 1, 1868, he
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was married to Mies Henrietta E. Wells, a native of this county, daughter of
Henry Wells and sister of Willis B. Wells. This union has been blessed with
three children: Clay C, Harry R. and Homer E. Mr. Griswold is a member
of the I. O. O. F. and of the G. A. R. He owns 150 acres of well-improved
farming land. In politics he is a Republican.
ALBERT T. HADSELL, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Bickemell, was
born on the farm he now owns in this township, August 6, 1827; son of Harry
and Nancy A. Hadsell, the former a native of Bristol, the latter of Wolcott,
Conn. They moved to this county in March, 1825, settling in the woods,
where they reared a family of four children, all now living in this township.
Mrs. Hadsell died B'ebruary 23, 1880. Mr. Hadsell died January 7, 1884 Our
subject, the oldest son, was married, February 8, 1852, to Mary A. Taylor,
born December 14, 1836, in Warren County, Penn., daughter of Nathan and
Nancy E. Taylor, the former a native of the State of New York, the latter of
Warren County, Penn. Mrs. Taylor was born May 8, 1810. Nathan Taylor
was a soldier in the Mexican war, and died at Vera Cruz. To our subject and
wife have been born twelve children, eight now living: William J., Inez
(wife of Albert H. Rice), Mark T., Ernest D., Frank S., Bertie, Albert T.
and Arthur G. Mr. Hadsell is owner of 100 acres of land. He has for many
years made a specialty in matching and breeding working oxen. In politics
he is a Republican.
DENNIS R. HADSELL, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Hickernell, was
born in Spring Township, this county, August 30, 1833, son of Harry and
Nancy Hadsell, natives of Connecticut, who left that State and settled in this
county about 1S25. They had a family of four children. Harry Hadsell
was a cooper by trade, but pursued farming most of the time. His wife was
a weaver, and worked at that avocation a long time. She died February 22,
1880; he died January 7, 1884, at the age of eighty-seven years. The subject
of this sketch was married in April, 1854, to Amanda M. Cook, a native of
Erie County, Penn. This union has been blessed with eight children, five
still living, viz.: Elvey R.,witeof Murray Hills; Nancy E.. wife of Maxon Ran-
dalls; Dora N., wife of Harvey Alien; Ida M. and Jay D. Mr. Hadsell owns
225 acres of improved land, and makes a specialty of raising and breaking-in
working cattle, and has obtained many premiums awarded by the county fairs
for his fine yoke of oxen. In politics he is a Republican.
MRS. BEULAH HALE, P. O. Springboro, was born in Sandusky County,
Ohio, September 8, 1820, daughter of Abram and Annie Markes, natives of New
York State; the former died in Ohio in 1825; the latter in November. 1879.
Our subject came to this county with her step-father and step-mother. She was
married January 6, 1840, to Gilbert Hale, a native of Warsaw, N.Y., bom Novem-
ber 17, 1822. He was a farmer, and came to Crawford County in 1838. To this
union were born nine children, six now living, viz. : Charles C, served three
months toward the close of the late war; Elizabeth M., wife of John Balding;
Weltha A., wife of Abram Luis; Eva A., wife of Samuel O. Gulliford; Will-
iam G. and Albert A. Loren G., our subject's step-father, enlisted in the
Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the war of the Rebellion,
serving eighteen months. Subsequently in 1864 enlisted in the Second Penn-
sylvania Cavalry, and was honorably discharged in June, 1865, and returned
home. While in the army he contracted a disease, of which he died April 23,
1869. The husband oE our subject died April 27, 1879. Mrs. Hale is
owner of thirty-two acres of improved land.
MRS. LOVISE HALL, P. O. Springboro, was born May 31, 1821, on the
farm she now occupies, immediately south of Springboro, daughter of Samuel
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Wetmore, and sister of W. D. Wetmore (see his biography). She was married
April 12, 1838, to Lyman Hall, a native of Connecticut and son of Benjamin
Hall, a Captain in the war of 1812, who came to this county in 1820 with ox-
teams, settling the tract of land where the southeast corner of Springboro now
stands. After a few years he returned to Connecticut, his family remaining
here. Our subject's husband was for many years Constable. Was a foreman
on the canal running through this section, having charge of the locks. He was
a member of the F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F. He died August 17. 1867. Mr.
and Mrs. Lyman Hall were parents of five children, two now living: Julia J.,
wife of O. A. Chapman (have three children: Hattie L., Bessie E. and Lewis
W.), and Kate D., wife of J. S. McCxirdy (have two children: Willie D. and
Jessie B. ). Mrs. Hall has eleven acres of land with a fine residence, part of
the old homestead. The only son of our subject, Scott W., enlisted in the
United States Navy during the war of the Rebellion, and served on the gun-
boat " Cohassee,'' on the James River; was taken prisoner and remained in
Libby prison for about six weeks, when he was exchanged. He was wounded
in the foot during an engagement on the James River. After one yeai-'s serv-
ice he was discharged for physical 'disability. He was a member of the F.
& A. M. and the I. O. O. F. He was married August 20, 1862, to Ann J.
Johnson, and had one child — Lyman J., and died in the fall of 1866.
MRS. MILLIE A. HALL, Springboro, was born in Oneida County, N. Y.,
November 27, 1825, daughter of Gurdin and Eliza A. Bowman, natives of
New York State. Our subject, their eldest child, was married November 18,
1850, to Barnibus Hall, a native of Skaneateles, Onondaga Co., N. Y., and
son of Barnibus Hall, who came with a brother to this county about 1817, and
purchased several hundred acres of land where Springboro now stands. He
and his sons cleared up this land. To this union were born six children, all
now living, viz.: Henry, Edgar, Orin G., Amelia L. , Lynn L. and Mary.
Mr. Hall died in January, 1882. He was a member of the Christian Church.
His widow, who is also a member of that society, owns the home farm of over
200 acres of well-improved land adjoining the village of Springboro.
WILLIAM A. HAMMON, Postmaster, Conneautville, was born in this bor-
ough, March 20, 1836; son of Hiram and Maria (Power) Hammon, the latter a
daughter of Alexander Power, and a native of Crawford County. Hiram Ham-
mon was born near Ithaca, N. Y., and came to this county in 1830. He was a
Captain in a military company, and one of the firm of Hammon & King, contrac-
tors on the Erie Extension Canal. He died in 1840 from exposure, leaving
two sons: Charles and William A. Our subject acquired his literary educa-
tion at Conneautville, and also received a good commercial training. From
1856 to 1858 he was connected with a wholesale house in New York City. He
was married in 1861 to Fidelia Wood, a native of this borough and daughter
of Dr. Robert B. Wood, the first physician to locate in this county. Her
mother, a daughter of Jacob Lefevre, one of the first settlers here, was edu-
cated in Philadelphia and was a society belle in her younger days. This
union has been blessed with three children, only one now living — Mary, wife
of W. G. Power. Mr. Hammon belongs to the Presbyterian Church; his wife
to the Baptist denomination. From 1860 to 1876 Mr. Hammon was engaged
in mercantile business, retiring in the latter year on account of failing health.
HUGH M. HAWKINS, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Ireland,
July 12, 1834; son of Michael Hawkins, who came to America in 1848, and
settled in Ontario County, N. Y. They had a family of four sons and six
daughters, some of whom live in the State of New York, some in Pennsylva-
nia, and one in Wisconsin. Their names are Timothy, Margaret, Michael,
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Thomas, Mary, Anne, Bridget, Nora, Ellen and Hugh M. After living in
Ontario County, N. Y. , for a period of twelve years, the family removed to
Wayne County and remained there for three years. Michael Hawkins died in
1862, and his widow followed him in December, 1870. In 1852 the subject ot
this sketch was married to Mary, daughter of Thomas Shannon, living in this
township. Their children are — Michael, William, Thomas, Hugh, Mary E.,
John, Caroline and Peter. In 1864 Mr. Hawkins enlisted in the Construction
Department of the Union Army; was subsequently honorably discharged and
returned home. He owns twenty acres of well-improved land. He is a member
of the I. O. O. ¥., G. A. R. and A. O. U. W. His two sons, Thomas and Hugh,
are conductors on the Wabash <& Western Railroad.
HOLDER T. HEAD, farmer, P. O. Hickernell, was born in Scipio, Cayuga
Co., N. Y. , July 13, 1823; son of Gamaliel and Betsy Head; the former a
native of Rhode Island, of English extraction. Gamaliel came to this county
in February, 1837, with his second wife and four children and settled on a
farm of 112 acres, 100 of which our subject now owns and live? on. His first
wife, the mother of our subject, died when the latter was but four years old.
Gamaliel Head was the parent of twelve children, five of whom are now living.
He was a member of and Deacon in the Baptist Church, and was one of the
founders of the Baptist Church which stands on the east side of Spring Town-
ship; was Justice of the Peace for fifteen years in succession. He died in
November, 1868. Our subject, the eldest in the family, was married Septem-
ber 28, 1845, to Lydia Turnure, born in Allegany County, N. Y., December 27,
1824. By this union were born five sons: William G., Jasper R., C. Fred,
Mark E. and Oscar D. Mr. Head has held several township offices; in politics
he is a Republican.
WARREN F. HEAD, retired farmer and carpenter, Springboro, was born
in Allegany County, N. Y., October 23, 1828, son of Gamaliel and Alvira
(Pitts) Head. The father of Gamaliel Head, a native of Rhode Island,
was at one time a wealthy man, but lost his property by endorsing. His
son, Gamaliel, resided until twenty-one years of age in Massachusetts,
where he was bound out to a man by the name of Holder Tucker. He then
went on foot to Cayuga County, N. Y., where he married the lady who became
the mother of H. T. Head. This wife dying, Mr. Gamaliel Head married
Alvira Pitts, who bore him five children, our subject, the oldest, being the
only survivor. The family moved to this county in 1836, settling in Spring
Township. Here Mrs. Head died in 1838, aged thirty-one years. Mr. Head
followed her in 1868, in his seventy-third year. He was one of the founders
of the Spring and Cussewago Baptist Church, located east of Hickernell, in
which he was a Deacon for many years. Our subject married in 1851, Lavina
Greenlee, a native of this county, born December 14, 1830, daughter of Robert
and Anna Greenlee. To this union were born four children: Rosila, wife of
Z. Sperry; Alvira A., wife of E. Clawson; Clara, wife of William Hickernell,
and Emily. The family are all members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Head
owns eighty acres of land, and a nice residence iu Springboro. He has held
several township offices; is Justice of the Peace; a Deacon in the church. In
polities he is a Republican.
BENJAMIN HICKERNELL, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in
Cumberland County, Penn., August 10, 1827, son of Abram Hickernell. Our
subject, the eldest iu the family, married, in May, 1851, Harriet Gehr, a native
of Summit Township, this county. To this union were born six children,
five now living, viz. : Susanna F., wife of S. R. Josling; William L. ; Lucy L.,
wife o; W. W. Benedict; Cora B., wife of A. B. Carr, and Fred G. Mr.
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Hickernell enlisted, December 31, 1861, in the One Hundred and Eleventh
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Twelfth Corps, Army of
the Potomac. He participated in the battle of Charleston, W. Va., soon after
which he was taken sick and confined to hospital for several months. From
this illness he has never quite recovered. He was honorably discharged
for physical disability and returned home; is now receiving a pension. Mr.
Hickernell owns a farm of eighty acres. He is a member of the United
Brethren Church; has held positions on the School Board for over three years.
In politics he is a Democrat.
J. P. HICKERNELL, farmer and merchant, P. O. Hickernell, was born
in Spring Township, November 28, 1853, son of John Hickernell, a native of
Pennsylvania and half-brother to A. W. Hickernell. Mr. Hickernell and
brother. Royal C, own 230 acres of well-improved land on which is located,
at Hickernell's Corners, a large saw-mill with a capacity of 10,000 feet per
day. In connection with this is a shingle, lath and planing-mill. They saw
a large amount of logs of their own, besides accommodating the surrounding
farmers. Mr. Hickernell is proprietor of a general store at the "Comers,"
and is Postmaster at the same place, which office was established in May,
1883, and named after him. On July 12, 1871, he was married to Frances A..,
daughter of William Slater. This union has been blessed with two children:
Ralph J. and Emma G.
SAMUEL HIGENELL, farmer, P. O. Springboro, is a native of this
township, born May 18, 1835, son of Abram and Susan (Uttley) Higenell, who
came to this county about 1830. Their family numbered ten children, seven
now living. Abram Higenell, who was of German descent, at one time owned
900 acres of land, which he and his sons converted from a wilderness into a
fine farm. He was a member of the United Brethren Church, and one of the
founders of the Higernell Church, which was named after him. His father
was a rope-maker by trade, and during the war of 1812 made halters for the
United States Cavalry, etc. He came with his son to this county, and ended
his days with him; he died in 1872. Our subject, the third son in the family,
was married January 13, 1859, to Lucy A. Gehr, a native of this county, and
daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca Gehr, also natives of Crawford County.
They lived in Summit Township. Mrs. Higenell's grandfather was a soldier
of the war of 1812. Our subject and wife are parents of five children, four
now living: Ella L., wife of William J. Graham; Elmer B. ; Anna M., and
Lizzie A. Mr. Higenell is owner of 150 acres of improved land, part of which
was the old homestead. In politics he is a Democrat.
ABRAM W. HIGERNELL, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Spring
Township, this county, April 7, 1841; son of Abram and Sarah Higernell,
natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in this county at a very early day. They
were parents of nine children, six now living. Abram Higernell, Sr., was
born March 30, 1800. He was a farmer, and owned and operated a saw-mill,
and engaged in lumbering to some extent. He was one of the organizers, and
a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, known as the Higernell
Church. His wife died April 19, 1871, and he followed her October 13, 1874.
On October 26, 1861, the subject of our sketch enlisted in Company H, One
Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was in the fol-
lowing general engagements: Cedar Mountain, at which place he was wounded
in the thigh; ChancellorBville,wherehe was wounded in the left arm; Wauhatchie,
Re8aca,Dallas, Peach Tree Creek, Sherman's march to the sea, and several minor
engagements; was honorably discharged as Sergeant, July 19, 1865, and returned
home. While home on furlough, after becoming a veteran, he married Sylvania,
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dauofhter of Benjamin Gehr, an early settler of this county. This union has
been blessed with six children: Walter B., Gracie A., Alberta L., Clara B..
Carlie A., and Carrie M., who died at the age of five years. Mr. Higernell
owns 115 acres of fine land. He has been Township Treasurer and Auditor;
in polities is a Democrat. He is a member of the GAR.
MARTIN HILL, farmer, P. O. Hickernell, was born in Maysville, Chau-
tauqua Co., N. Y., June 17, 1819; son of John and Rowena Hill; former, a
native of Vermont, died in this county, April 1863; latter, a native of New
York State, died in Erie County in 1842. Our subject, who is the second
child, married, September 29, 1844, Harriet N. Patterson, who was born in this
township, January 1, 1823, daughter of James and Nancy Patterson, natives
of Pennsylvania, and who settled in this county in 1800. They had eleven
children, six now living. Mr. Patterson was a prominent man in the town-
ship, and one of the members of the old Carmel Baptist Church in Mosier-
town. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; he departed this life in 1850;
his widow died in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have three children living: Delos
G., Lodoiska E., wife of Ira Z. Patterson, and Omar C. Delos G. enlisted in
1861, in the One Hundred and Thirty- seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try, Company B, and served till June, 1865. Mrs. Hill has a farm of sixty-
five acres of land. Mr. Hill is an active man in politics and religion; has
been Supervisor of Spring Township for six years.
RUSSELL T. HILLS, farmer and house painter, P. O. Conneautville, was
born in Eagle Village, Wyoming Co., N. Y., July 13, 1818; son of Nathan-
iel and Clarinda Hills, natives of Connecticut, who were parents of ten
children, two now living. They came to this county in 1840. Grandfather
Hills was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Nathaniel Hills was a farmer
and a minister of the Free Baptist Church for forty years. He died in
1857 at the age of eighty-four. His widow, who was a devoted Christian, died in
I860. Our subject, eighth in the family, left New York State in 1854, went
to Freeport, 111., where he remained four years, thence to Chicago for four
years, and in 1862 toTitusville, this county. He married, in September, 1844,
Chloe E. Hills, born in Wilmington, Vt., November 20, 1820, daughter of
Elijah and Fanny Hills, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of New York
State. To this union were born three children; Ella J., wife of T. M. Moi;
Henry R., and Charles T. The daughter and youngest son are now residents
of Oakland, Cal. Mr. Hills was engaged in the oil refining business at Titus-
ville, Penn., for about eighteen months, and in 1864 engaged in agricultural
pursuits and house painting. From 1841 to 1860, he was engaged in grocery
and crockery business, and in 1873 he moved to his present farm of forty-six
acres. Our subject and wife are members of the E. A. U. ; she is an adherent
of the Presbyterian Church. In his youngei days Mr. Hills was a Whig, hut is
now a Republican; he has held several township ofiSces.
ASA HOLCOMB, retired farmer, P. O. Rundell's, is a native of Connecti-
cut, born July 20, 1804; son of Asa and Lucinda (Miller) Holcomb, also
natives of Connecticut, and parents of ten children. They came to this county
in 1836. Asa Holcomb, Sr., was a farmer. Our subject, the third in the
family, was married February 26, 1833, to Fanny Orcutt, a native of Wendell,
Franklin Co., Mass., and daughter of John and Polly Orcutt. To this
union were born eleven children, six now living: Almeda C., wife of J. Wood;
Hiram J., married to Isabella South'wick; Almira, wife of William Matthews;
Sophronia, wife of Z. B. Farr; Viola, wife of George H. Brown, and Lura,
wife of George Gates. Our subject has always followed farming pursuits and
has accumulated 150 acres of land by hard work and economy on the part of
both himself and wife. In politics he is a strong Republican.
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LUTHER E. HOTCHKISS, farmer and proprietor saw-mill, P. 0. Hick-
ernell, was born in Cussewago Township, this county, March 29, 1847; son of
Alvin and Lettie Hotchkiss, former a native of Connecticut, latter of this
county, daughter of George Hurd, an early settler in this township. Alvin
Hotchkiss and wife came here in 1818, and are at present residing in Wash-
ington Township, Erie Co., Penn. ; they were parents of eight children,
five now living. Joel Hotchkiss, Alvin's father, came to this county also in
1818, and was at one time in the State Militia. Our subject, the youngest in
the family, enlisted in August, 1882, in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the First Corps, Army of the Poto-
mac. He participated in the battles of Talmouth and Chancellorsville; served
nine months and was honorably discharged. In December, 1863, he re- en-
listed and served in the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, under Gens. Aver-
ill and Custer in the Shenandoah Valley. He was in the battles of Winches
ter, Fisher's Hill, Piedmont, Staunton, Lynchburg, Liberty and Salem,
besides many other engagements. He was wounded at Salem in the right arm.
After a service of two years and six months under his second enlistment (mak-
ing a total service of three years and three months), he was honorably dis-
charged, the war being closed. He had six brothers also engaged in that
struggle, two of whom, Martin and Dewit, were wounded, the former taken
prisoner. Mr. Hotchkiss was married in August, 1872, to Emily Hotchkiss, a
native of this township, born March 11, 1845. By this union wore four chil-
dren, two now living: Clarence W. , and E. Luanna. Our subject and wife
are owners of 100 acres of land which was her father's homestead. He is a
F. &. A. M., a member of the G. A. R. ; in politics he is a Republican. Mrs.
Hotchkiss is a daughter of Willis and Nancy (Patterson) Hotchkiss, former a
native of Connecticut, latter a daughter of Samuel Patterson, one of the pio-
neer settlers and surveyors of Crawford County when it was an almost
unbroken wilderness. They were parents of five children, Mrs. Hotchkiss being
the youngest and only survivor of her family. Her eldest brother, Marcus,
early entered Allegheny College, there pursued with great industry a thorough
course of studies and in 1858 graduated with the highest honors of his class.
Having completed his collegiate course he entered the office of H. L. Rich-
mond, in Meadville, as a student of law. In the prosecution of his legal
studies he was still a close and thorough student, and in August, 1860, was-
admitted to the bar. The whole country was at that time involved in the great
political struggle which elevated Lincoln to the Presidency. Marcus was a.
Republican from conviction, and soon became one of the most popular can-
vassers of the campaign, but consumption was creeping upon him and com-
pelled him to sever from ties and turn his face toward the setting sun. He
was stricken down at Ft. Kearney, Neb. Ty, and died of hemorrhage of the
lungs, June 25, 1861, at the earlv age of twenty-four years.
ORSON HOUGH, M. D., was born August 7, 1826, in Cayuga County,
N. Y. ; came to Pennsylvania with his parents in 1837, and has since been a
resident of this State. He is a graduate of the Cleveland Medical College,
and received the appointment of U. S. Examining Surgeon for pensions in
1870; commissioned Surgeon of the Fifteenth Regiment, N. G. P., in 1875;
mustered out, August 5, 1884, by expiration of appointment. He has prac-
ticed medicine in Conneautville since 1861.
MRS. ROSANNA HYNES was born August 30, 1812, at Wellsburg, Erie
Co., Penn. , daughter of Walter and Mary Bradish, the former of whom was an
early settler of Erie County, and a soldier in the war of 1812. His father
served and was wounded in the Revolutionary war. Mr. and Mrs. Walter
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Bradish reared a family of six children, five now living. He died in 1876,
his widow following him in 1878. Our subject, the second in this family,
married, September 14, 1837, Samuel Eussel], a native of Lancaster County,
Penn., by whom she had five children, three now living: Mary E., wife of
Frank Connell, Maria S., wife of Dr. L. Joslin, and John L., married to
Jessie Rice, of Waterford, Penn., September 20, 1876. The youngest daugh-
ter, Caroline, was married to L. R. Amidon, July 3, 1862; she died May 8,
1876. Mr. Russell was a cabinet-maker by trade, and worked at this occupa-
tion most of the time. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. He departed this life January 7, 1871. His widow married,
June 29, 1876, Alvin S. Hynes, M. D., a native of New York State, a promi-
nent physician having a large practice, also at one time the proprietor of a
drug store. He was a member of the Disciple Church. He died June 6,
1883. Mrs. Hynes, who for many years has been identified with some of the
best families of Conneautville, owns a residence here and is a consistent mem-
ber of the Disciple Church. Her grand- daughter, Miss Gertrude Amidon, an
experienced preceptor, is living with her, most of the time engaged in teach-
ing school.
JOSEPH IKELER, farmer, P. 0. Springboro, was born in Columbia
County, Penn., February 15, 1832; son of Andrew and Sarah Ikeler, who
moved to Crawford County in 1833, settling in Hayfield Township. They-
were parents of seven children, four now living; were among the first mem-
bers of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Hayfield. A.ndrew Ikeler was of
German extraction. He held several township ofiices. He died in 1856, his
wife in 1855. Our subject, fourth child in the family, was married June 5,
1856, to iSlary A. Graham, a native of this county, born December 31, 1836,
daughter of Robert and Catherine Graham, former a native of Ireland, latter
of York County, Penn. They settled here in a very early day and were
parents of nine children. He died in February, 1845. Mrs. Graham Was a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; she died in March, 1867. To
our subject and wife were born five children, two now living: Grant H., and
Lottie A. Mrs. Ikeler taught school several terms in her younger days. She
is a grand-daughter of Henry Frey, who came to Crawford County in 1800 and
reared a family of sixteen children. Mr. Ikeler owns 100 acres of improved
land, and raises and keeps a good class of graded stock. In politics he is a
Republican. ,
JACOB JOSLIN, retired farmer, P. O. Springboro, was bom in Centre
County, Penn., January 10, 1846; son of Ira and Sarah Joslin, former a
native of New York State, latter of Pennsylvania. They moved to this
county in June, 1849. Their family numbered twelve children, four now liv-
ing. Five sons fought in the Union Army during the late war: Reuben was
killed at the battle of Fredericksburg; Joseph was taken prisoner at Cofifee
Hill, Va. , died in Andersonville prison; William was wounded in the arm at
Gettysburg, and in the head at Resaca; Peter was in the One Hundred and
Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was wounded through the body
at Spottsylvania and died from the effects in November, 1877. Our subject
enlisted August 16, 1862, in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. He was in the
battles of Antietam. South Mountain, Fredericksburg (where he was wounded
in the left ankle), also several minor engagements. He was honorably dis-
charged June 29, 1865, and returned home.- He now resides with Rodney
Langdan, whose wife is oiir subject's eldest sister. They have one child —
Cora J. Mr. Joslin is incapacitated for labor, owing to his wounds. He is
a member of the G. A. R.
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G. W. KENDALL, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Windsor, Vt.,
July 7, 1832, son of Steven M. and Susan (Osgood) Kendall, natives of Ver-
mont, who came to this county in 1846, parents of nine children, four now
living. Steven Kendall was a blacksmith, which trade he worked at for about
eighteen years in Springboro. He died in 1880, and his widow, who was a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1882. Our subject, who is seventh
in the family, taught school three terms in his younger days, and has followed
agricultural pursuits all his life. He makes a specialty of keeping and breed-
ing Alderney cattle. On June 1, 1857, he married Caroline L. Sturtevant, a
native of this county, and sister of Asa Sturtevant (see his biography). She
died May 17, 1878, and June 22, 1879, Mr. Kendall married Abbie R. Skin
ner, a native of Brookfield, Vt., born May 25, 1823, and whose parents reside
in Chelsea, Vt. She is a member of the Congregational Church at Chelsea,
Vt. , our subject of the Christian Church. Mrs. Kendall is a graduate of
Oberlin College, Ohio. In politics Mr. Kendall is a Republican.
MANUEL LANDON, carpenter and joiner, Conneautville, was born at
York, Genesee Co., N. Y., March 5, 1823, son of Thomas and Luamy Landon,
natives of Luzerne County, Penn., and Connecticut, respectively, who came
with four children to Crawford County in 1825. Thomas Landon was a sol-
dier of the war of 1812; was a farmer by occupation, and located in what is
now Conneautville, and here partly cleared 100 acres of land. He held sev
eral township ofl&ces, and died in 1873, his wife having preceded him in 1846.
They were parents of seven children, four now living, and were devoted Chris-
tians, original members of the Methodist Episcopal Church here. Our subject,
the fourth in the family, received a common school education, and taught
school I wo winters. He learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade before he was
twenty-two years of age. Mr. Landon married, in 1852, Mary D. Fetterman,
born in Summerhill Township, this county, daughter of James Fetterman.
Her 'parents were natives of this county, and she is a descendant of James
Fetterman, one of the first settlers of the county; she commenced teaching
school when she was but fifteen, and continued doing so until her marriage at
the age of twenty-two. By this union were born two children: Mary A.,
wife of W. E. McDowell, editor of the Independent, and John M. Mr. Lan-
don and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been
an honest, hard-working man, the greater part of his lite following the occu-
pation of builder, erecting many structures in this place. He owns three lots
here, with a house on each; has served as Burgess, and filled every office in
the borough of Conneautville. He is a Republican in politics, with strong
temperance proclivities, being a member of every temperance organization
started in this village.
HUGH LAVERY, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born in County Down,
Ireland, March 22, 1816, and was married, April 17, 1842, to Ann McCarris-
ter, a native of same county, Ireland. They came to this country in 1843, and
settled, September 22, same year, on the farm where they now reside, in the
northeastern part of Spring Township. They raised a family of eight chil-
dren: Martha E., wife of A. H. Rogers; Sarah A., wife of Thomas Purtill;
Mary, wife of James Bennett; Eliza J., wife of James McCummings; Theresa,
wife of W. F. Swauey; John H., Christine and Thomas V., who married Miss
Katie Hesch. Christine and Thomas V. are living at home. This entire fam-
ily are members of the Catholic Church at Crossingville. Our subject owns
100 acres of tine farming land, which he and his wife have made by hard work.
Mr. Lavery is largely interected in educational matters; is an extensive reader
and well informed man; is a Democrat politically.
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ELI LAWRENCE, farmer, P. O. ConneautviJle, was born in Addison
County, Vt., August 17, 1810, son of Samuel and Dorcas Lawrence, natives of
Vermont, and parents of five children, three now living. They came to this
county in 1835, the year after our subject came. Samuel Lawrence was a
soldier in the war of 1812, and was present at the battle of Plattsburg; by
occupation was a farmer. He died August 21, 1856, in his eighty-eighth
year. His widow died January 13, 1860. Our subject, third in the family,
was married October 28, 1832, to Elizabeth Barney, born June 22, J 813, in
Ontario County, N. Y. , and daughter of Joseph Barney, who came to this
county the same year as our subject and wife. To this union were born six
children, four now living: Clarissa, wife of W. D. Hall; Dorcas, wife of M.
Teasdale; Perry G. and Henry B. Our subject and wife are members of the
Universalist Church. He owns, with his son, 103 acres, most of which he
cleared and improved himself. In politics he is a Democrat.
MRS. LUCINDA LAWRENCE, Springboro, Penn., was born in Beaver
Township, Crawford Co., Penn., March 9, 1832, and is a daughter of Henry
West, Sr. , and sister of Henry West, Jr. (see their biographies). Our subject
was twice married — first in 1852, to Samuel Best, a native of Northampton
County, Penn., whose parents were early settlers in Cussewago Township
Crawford County. To this anion were born Ella M. , wife of John M. Beals
of Crossingville, Penn., and Frank E., married to Sallie L. Keep, of Keep
ville, Erie Co., Penn. Mrs. L. was again married in 1869 to John Lawrence,
a native of Albany County, N. Y., and a grandson of Oliver Lawrence, a Rev
olut.ionary soldier, and an early settler in this section. Oliver Lawrence was a
great-grandson of John Lawrence, born at St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England,
and, with his brother William, immigrated to America, landing at Plymouth,
Mass., in 1635. This branch of the Lawrence family traces directly to Sir
Robert Lawrence, who accompanied King Richard (Cceur-de-Lion) to Palestine
in 1191. John Lawrence died September 18, 1881, highly respected by all
who knew him. He and our subject were members of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. He left a farm of fifty-three acres of improved land, besides giv-
ing $1,000 to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Springboro, etc. Mrs. Law-
rence is now living in Springboro.
E. L. LITCHFIELD, manufacturer, Burgess, and express agent, Conneaut-
ville, was born in Springfield, Vt., August 21, 1817, son of Luther and Anna
(Lincoln) Litchfield, the former of whom, a direct descendant of Lawrence
Litchfield, of the " Mayflower," was a soldier in the war of 1812, and served
in the Massachusetts militia. His father served all through the Revolution-
ary war, drawing no pay and supporting himself. Luther Litchfield was acci-
dentally killed in Michigan in the fall of 1852. His wife died in 1850. They
were the parents of eleven children, of whom our subject was the third. He
came to Conneautville in the fall of 1852. Was married in March, 1855, to
Mary R. Tickcom, of Mayville, N. Y., and has one daughter — Annie. Mrs.
Litchfield is a member of the Universalist Church. After coming to Con-
neautville Mr. Litchfield first clerked in a dry goods store; then formed a
partnership in 1857 with 0. O. Ticknor, lumber and grist-mill business. They
are also proprietors of a feed store, and carry a good stock of groceries, crock-
ery, etc. He has been agent for the Union Express Company for twenty- four
years, and is one of the Directors of the First National Bank. Was School
Director, member of Town Council, and was elected Burgess of Conneautville
in 1884 on the sti-aight Republican ticket. Mr. Litchfield has been identified
with the best business enterprises of the city ever since locating here, and is
respected for his integrity and business ability. He is a Knight Templar.
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J. LOPER, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Wayne County, N. Y. , August 27,
1817, son of Gabril and Arisina Loper, natives of Long Island, and who came
to this county in 1832 with their family, settling in Conneaut Township.
They were parents of thirteen children, five now living: were membGrs of the
Presbyterian Church. Gabril Loper was a drummer boy in the war of 1812;
by occupation a farmer. After remaining in Crawford County for about four
years, he became dissatisfied, and his wife having poor health, he returned
with his family to New York State, where he remained until his death, which
xiccurred in 1861. His widow died in 1864. Our subject, the seventh in the
family, for the second time came to this county in 1836, settling on the old home-
stead in Conneaut Township, and same year married Jane Foster, a native of
this township and daughter of Thomas Foster. By this union were born seven
children, four now living: William, George, Arisina, wife of A. London, and
Lucinda, wife of Joel Rathbun. Mrs. Loper died in August, 1876, and our
subject then married Mrs. Fannie Pierce, widow of Stilman Pierce. She had
a family of three children: Agnes, wife of Lewis Maryfield; Lillie, wife of
Frank Beace, and William. Mr. Loper owns ninety acres of improved land
located next to Conneautville Station.
MRS. ELIZA B. LOWRY, Springboro, was born in this township, August
10, 1832, daughter of Thomas and Lyta (Wells) Bowman, former a farmer
and a native of Connecticut, latter a native of Beau Manor Park, Leicester-
shire Co., England, where she can trace her lineage back to 1629. They were
parents of four children. Mrs. Bowman's mother was a Herrick, originally
Eric, and the lineage of this family is claimed to trace back to the Erics, a
race of Danish kings, some of whom invaded England in the ninth and
eleventh centuries. Her direct ancestors on American soil came in 1629.
Thomas Bowman and Rev. Alden were the first Sabbath-school Superintend-
ents in this county. His father was one of Gen. Washington's life guards in
the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Lowry was married to Alexander Lowry, Janu-
ary 7, 1851. He was a brother of Hon. M. B. Lowry, formerly of Erie. This
union resulted in two children: Emma, wife of T. B. Parks and Frank T.
Mr. Lowry served in the Union Army, enlisting in Company C, Eighty-third
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, February 10, 1862. At the battle of Bull
Run he was struck in the side by a piece of a shell, mortally wounding him.
Mrs. Lowry owns a residence and store combined in Springboro, where she
carries a stock of fine millinery and fancy goods.
MRS. ALICE C. McCABE, P. O. Springboro, was born July 16, 1822, in
County Clare, Ireland, and came to America with her parents in 1840, settling in
this county same year. Her mother died about 1822, her father in 1854. Our
subject married, in 1845, Daniel McCabe, a native of County Monaghan, Ire-
land. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom are now living,
viz.: Martin; Margaret, wife of John Crowe; Michael; Kate; Sarah E.; Daniel
and John L. Mr. and Mrs. McCabe first bought a farm in Beaver Township,
this county, the greater part of which be cleared, and in March, 1866, sold it
and moved to Spring Township, where he bought the highly improved farm
of 106 acres on which om- subject and family now reside. He died November
11, 1872. Mrs. McCabe and family are all members of the Roman Catholic
Church.
WILLIAM R. McCOY, retired farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born
August 31, 1803, on the spot where the Fair Grounds is now located, in Con-
neautville, Penn. ; son of Robert and Mary McCoy, natives of Perry County,
Penn., who came to this county, settling first in Meadville, in about 1790.
Robert McCoy's father was a native of Ireland, and died while a soldier during
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the old English and French wars. Robert McCoy was a farmer and first set-
tled on 400 acres of land; he died in 1805. His wife was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. They were parents of four children, of whom
our subject is the only survivor. Mrs. McCoy, on the death of her husband,
married Henry Cook, by whom were boin five children, of whom George R.
Cook is one (see his biography). William McCoy is probably the oldest living
white child born in Spring Township. He has always worked hard and has
all his life been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in October,
1825, to A.my Sturtevant, sister of Elon Sturtevant (see his biography). To
this union were born eight children, five now living: Robert, Asa S., James B.,
Eleanor and Julia C. Mr. McCoy has held several township ofldces; in politics
he is a Republican. He has strong temperance proclivities, and although
he has used tobacco incessantly for the past sixty years, he enjoys good
health.
A. S. MoCOT, retired farmer and dealer in nursery stock, Springboro, was
born August 14, 1828, in this township, second son of William R. and Amy
B. McCoy; former born in Spring Township, this county, August 31, 1803,
now living in Springboro; latter a native of Vermont, born April 11, 1805,
but reared in New York State. She is a sister of Elon Sturtevant (see his
biography). Our subject was educated in the common schools until he came
of age, when he attended the higher schools. He taught successfully for nine
years. He married. May 20, 1851, Cynthia J. Gates, born in Dansville, N. Y.,
December 29, 1830, daughter of James and Cynthia Gates, who moved to this
county in 1833. To this union were born five children, three of whom are
now living: Lois D. (wife of Albert H. Wells), James G. and Olive B. Our
subject and wife are members of the Baptist ChurcL On the breaking out of
the war of the Rebellion, Mr. McCoy was the first man to enroll in Beaver
Township in 1861, and in 1862 was drafted, but on account of physical disa-
bility was not accepted. He was a minute man all through the war, and went
to the front when Gen. Lee made his raid into Pennsylvania. Being of a
literary turn of mind, he has spent much time in writing for various publica-
tions. He is a very strong advocate of temperance. In 1861 he commenced
traveling as salesman of nursery stock, but was interrupted by teaching and
the war to some extent.
SAMUEL S. McDowell, retired farmer, Conneautville, was born in
Summerhill Township, this county, March 14, 1826, son of Alexander and
Julia A. McDowell, the former a native of Bald Eagle, and the latter of Ven-
ango County, Penn. They came to Crawford County in 1796, settling at
Summerhill, Grandfather McDowell taking up 800 acres of land, of which
Alexander McDowell had 200 acres; and while making the journey from the
eastern part gf the State on horseback they came to a log-cabin, on a point of
land near the head of Watson Run, in which they found a white woman who
had been scalped, and a child with its brains dashed out, probably the work
of Indians, who were numerous here at that time. Alexander McDowell's
father was a native of Scotland. Alexander was a Lieutenant in the war of
1812, serving under Gen. Harrison and later under Com. Perry, at Erie. He and
his wife are consistent members of and among the organizers of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, at Summerhill. They had twelve children, eight now living.
He died May IS, 1872, aged over eighty-six years. His widow, Julia Ann
McDowell, died June 2, 1884, aged nearly eighty-three years, at the residence
of our subject. Samuel S., when twenty-two years of age purchased a canal -
boat, and for about four years was engaged in boating on the Erie Canal; he
then built boats one season, making one which he sailed two years on Lake
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Erie and then sold to M. B. Lowry of Erie. He afterward returned home,
settled down, and November 17, 1853, married Frances C. Winger, of this
county. By this union were five children: William E., editor, Conneautville;
Nina F. (wife of C. D. Rushmore), Ernest L., jeweler, Arkansas City, Kan.;
Frank F., druggist, located here; Clyde S., died at the age of nine years. For
three years after marriage Mr. McDowell engaged in agricultural pursuits, then
was foreman on canal, Conneautville to junction of canal, till 1859, when his
health failed, and he went on a fishing expedition to Cape Ann and Gulf of St.
Lawrence. He returned the following fall and followed farming and lumber-
ing till 1866, when he moved to Conneautville, where he has remained since.
He has filled many of the township offices, serving at one time as Justice of
the Peace, Summerhill; three years as Jury Commissioner of the county; two
terms as President of the Crawford County Agricultural Society, and is now a
member of the State police, and has captured more horse-thieves and burglars
than any man in Crawford County, and has received many warnings to be on
his guard, or they would put a stop to him as detective. He owns 160 acres
of improved land, part of which was his father's old homestead. He and his
wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he joined in 1837.
In politics he is a stanch Republican, with strong temperance proclivities.
GEORGE McMULLEN, retired lumber merchant, Conneautville, was born
in 1816, in County Down, Ireland; was married in 1835 to Annie J. Karr,
also a native of Ireland. By this union were eight children: John, Andrew R.,
William, Hugh, Annie J. and George, now living; Mary I. E., died March 18,
1868, at the age of sixteen; Robert J., died January 3, 1862, aged four
years and nine months. In 1848 our subject, wife and five children immi-
grated to America, locating the same year at Meadville, Penn., but after
working there a short time at his trade (carriage-making) moved to Summer-
hill Township, this county, and engaged in manufacturing oars, some of which
were exported to France. In 1853 he bought a farm and ran a saw-mill, and
did an extensive lumber trade, besides carrying on farming and manufacturing
oars. He purchased another farm of fifty acres the same year. In 1872 he
and his son William established a lumber business, at Wood Lake Statioii,
thirty miles north of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. McMullen sold his interest
in this business in 1882 to his son Andrew K., and they do a large and suc-
cessful trade. Hugh carries on his father's farms in this county. Mr.
McMullen ceased manufacturing oars in 1881, when he met with the heavy
loss of $5,000, his house and contents being destroyed by fire. He then moved
to Conneautville, having purchased a nice residence, and is now leading a
more retired life He is a self made man, and has accumulated a good store
of this world's goods, though, in addition to the sums already mentioned, he
lost 16,000 prospecting for oil, $2,000 by the burning of his mill, and $4,500
by endorsing for others. He has long been known as one of the most ener-
getic and honest business men of this section. He is an uncle of the Hon.
William S. McMullen, of Oil City. Both he and his wife are consistent mem-
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
GEORGE M. MEYLER, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born January
23, 1818, on the farm he now lives on, in Conneautville, this county, son of
Morris and Mary Meyler, natives of Wales, who came to America in 1800,
settling on the farm now owned by subject, in 1816. They reared a family of
nine children, two now living: Mrs. .Sarah Wait and George M. Morris
Meyler, a teamster in the war of 1812, was a prominent farmer, cleared up
much land, and had several contracts for turnpiking. His wife, who was
among the early members of the Presbyterian Church, died June 29, 1835.
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He departed this life in May, 1853. Our subject, the eighth born to this
pioneer couple, received a common school education; married, February 12,
1846, Amanda M. McLaughlin, born in Martinsburg, N. Y., January 5, 1826.
Six children were born to this union, only one now living — Mary I., wife of
Dr. J. G. Leffingwell (have two sons: L. George and Harry A.). Mrs. Meyler
is a member of the Episcopal Church. They lx)th belong to the E. A. U.
Mr. Meyler and son-in-law own his father's old homestead, comprifiing 153
acres. He has held several of the town.ship offices. In politics he is a
stanch Democrat.
ALONZO W. MORLEY, farmer, P. O. Albion, Erie County, was born in Van
Buren, N. Y., June 7, 1819, son »{ Chester and Mercy B. Morley, who came to
this county in 1833. They had a family of ten children, eight now living.
Chester Morley, who had been a soldier in the war of 1812, died May 4, 1882.
His widow died November 19, same year. The subject of our sketch has been
twice married, first to Polly Hopkins, a native of Van Buren, N. Y. This
union was blessed with ten children, only three now living: Joseph E. , Myra
L., wife of Eli Sheldon, and Sophia B. , wife of A. D. Lore. Mrs. Morley
died March 19. 1859, and in January, 1861, Mr. Morley was married to Try-
phena E. Hopkins, a sister of his first wife. He owns 257 acres of improved
land, and is a hard-working farmer. Politically he is a Republican. His son
Joseph was a soldier in the late war, served fifteen months and was honorably
discharged.
D. B. MOSES, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born on the farm he now
occupies in this township, December 7, 1841, son of Elnathan and Clarissa
Moses, natives of New York State, who came to Crawford County, Penn.,
with four children in 1835, settling on and clearing fifty acres of land.
They were parents of ten children, eight now living. Elnathan Moses died
January 9, 1854. Our subject, who is the eighth in the family, was married
in August, 186G, to Orissa H. Hewitt, a native of this county, and daughter
of Orrin and Hannah Hewitt, early settlers of this county, former of whom
was a soldier in the late war, and was killed on the 19th of September, 1864;
his widow is now living on the old homestead. To this union were born four
children, three now living: Orrie M., Jesse F. and Edna M. Mr. Moses
owns 100 acres of well-improved land. In politics he is a Democrat.
F. MOULTHROP, proprietor of Conneautville Iron Works, was born
October 12, IS 19, in what is now Lake County, Ohio, son of Timothy and
Polly Moulthrop, natives of Burlington, Vermont. The former, a clothier by
trade, carried on that business in Ohio until his death, which occurred about
1824. His widow, who was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church,
survived him till 1874. They were parents of live children, three now living.
Our subject, the fourth in this family, learned the trade of a molder when
quite young; migrated to Conneautville in 1840, the same year marrying Am}-
A. Bliss, born in Cayuga County, N. Y., and a second cousin of Dr. Bliss, of
Washington, D. C. By this union were born seven children: Harrison B..
George F., Clara A., wife of R. M. Lints, Henry C, Mary E., Alma C. and
Flora E. Mr. Moulthrop, wife and daughter, Clara A., are members of the
Universalist Church. After coming here Mr. Moulthrop formed a partner-
ship with S. W. Knox, and carried on a foundry thirteen years; in 1855 he
was elected Justice of the Peace, serving five years; in 1863 he and C. A. Ham-
mon purchased the foundry and machine shops now owned by himself and
sons (Harrison B. and George F., senior members of the firm, buying an inter-
est in 1867). The firm style is Moulthrop & Sons. They do a large business,
manufacturing engines and making a specialty of circular-saw-miUs, and do
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all kinds of repairing, giving employment to from eight to twelve men. Our
subject is a self-made man; starting for himself at sixteen, by honesty and
industry he has accumulated a fair amount of this world's goods, and estab-
lished a substantia] business. He has filled several township offices, and has
served as Burgess of Conneautville; is a member of the R. T. of T. He and
his sons have strong temperance principles, and support the Republican party.
HON. ISAAC NELSON, farmer and member of the State Legislature, P.
O. Hickernell, is a native of Spring Township, this county, born September
30, 1831; son of George and Mary Nelson, natives of this county. George
Nelson was a son of Robert Nelson, who was among the first settlers of the
coanty, and whose wife was a daughter of Isaac Kelley, one of the early pio-
neers of Rockdale, this county. The father of our subject was a prominent
farmer and blacksmith, which trade he carried on at his farm; he was a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died December 23, 1866, his
widow following him January 10, 1868. Our subject, the second son in the
family, received a common school training, and was married April 13, 1856, to
Lydia Bates, a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., born March 30, 1831.
To this union were born seven children: MaryE., wife of C. Burdette Hol-
comb; R. Seymour; Martha D.,wife of Elwin D. Hewit; John H., Annette D.,
Jessie and George. Mr. Nelson is the owner of 230 acres of land, part of
which was the old homestead. He served eleven years as one of the Board of
Supervisors, and four successive terms as Assessor. He was elected a member
of the State Legislature in the fall of 1882, and served on the Committees of
Agriculture, Statistics, Pensions and Reform, and he gave $300 salary to the
Supervisors of the township, to be used for any improvements that they
thought best. In politics he is a Democrat. He enlisted for three months in
the State Militia, in Capt. S. W. Roberts' company, at the time Gen. Lee
made his raid into Pennsylvania, and with others volunteered to leave the
State and go to New Creek, W. Va.
GEORGE W. NEWTON, farmer and dealer in phosphates, Springboro,
was born September 7, 1830, at Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. , and is a
son of George aud Martha Newton, the former a native of Connecticut, the
latter of the State of New York. They were citizens of Erie County, Penn. ,
for many years. They had a family of four children, two of whom are now
living. George Newton, Sr. , was a soldier in the war of 1812. He died in
1850. His widow is still living. The subject of our sketch came to this
county in 1854, settling on the farm he now lives on. In November, 1852, he
was united in marriage with Elizabeth Greenlee, a native of this township and
daughter of Robert Greenlee, an early settler of this county. This union has
resulted in five children: Eva A., wife of Charles P. Rose; Martha E., James
H. ; Mary E., wife of George M. Stoddard; and Robert G., who died at the
age of four years. Mr. and Mrs. Newton and their first and second daughters
are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and
R. T. of T. His wife is a member of the E. A. U. He has held some of the
township offices; is a Republican in politics. He dealt very extensively in
L. L. Crocker's Buffalo Phosphates for stimulating the soil. He handles agri-
cultural implements, making a specialty of mowers and reapers. Mr. Newton
is owner of 115 acres of land, and is a breeder of short horn cattle and stand-
ard-bred horses.
FORREST R. NICHOLS, son of Stephen A. and Thankful T. Nichols,
was bom in Cambridgeboro, Crawford Co., Penn., March 28, 1845. When ten
years of age his parents moved to Conneautville, Penn., where he received a
good common school education. In 1861, his father being commissioned Post-
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master of Cormeautville, he went into the office as clerk, which position, he
filled efficiently until the expiration of his father's commission. Afterward he
received and accepted a situation as clerk in the Meadville, Penn., postoffice,
under Clinton Galium, where he stayed until 1867; returned to Cainbridgeboro
and entered into co-partnership with J. L. Kelly and N. L. Snow in general
merchandise trade. In 1873 he returned to Conneautville to accept a situation
as book-keeper and teller of First National Bank, and at the death of the Pres-
ident of the bank, John Wormald, he was appointed Cashier, which position he
now tills. In 1882 he was elected as one of the Delegates to the Republican
State Convention at Harrisburg, Penn., for the purpose of nominating a Gov-
ernor. In the spring of 1884 he was nominated, and elected November 4 of
the same year, as one of the Republican Assemblymen for General Assembly,
State of Pennsylvania, his vote being 7,348, showing a plurality for Forrest R.
Nichols (Republican) over J. J. McCruin (Democrat) ot 1,293.
SENECA NICOLLS. farmer, blacksmith and dealer in pressed hay, P. 0.
Conneautville, was born in Locke, Cayuga Co., N. Y., November 18, 1817; son
of Simon and Polly (Gleason) NicoUs, natives of New York State and parents
of five children; the former, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
died in 1844; the latter, who was a Presbyterian, died in 1828. Simon Nicolls
was a soldier in the war of 1812; his father in the Revolutionary war. Oar
subject's eldest brother, Sylvester, was a soldier in the Mexican war and for a
further five years after the termination of that war served in the United States
Army. The subject of this sketch, who is second in the family, served seven
years and two months apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade. He came to this
county in 1838. He was married in the following year in Ithaca, N. Y., to
Anna J. North, a native of Susquehanna County, Penn., and daughter of
Chauncy North, formerly of Conneaut Township, this county. To this union
were born ten children, two only surviving: Simon C. and Adis E. Mrs.
Nicolls died January 17, 1884. Our subject settled first in Conneautville,
where he engaged in the manufacture of wagons and carriages; for some time
he had also a livery business. He moved to his present farm, consisting now
of 400 acres, in 1856. Besides farming, he carries on a wagon and blacksmith
shop located on the farm. Mr. Nicolls has also made a specialty, for the past
fifteen years, of growing, press-packing and shipping hay. He has held sev
eral township offices; is a member of the E. A. U. ; in politics is a Republican.
WILLIAM C. OAKES, proprietor the " Power House," Conneautville, was
born October 12, 1841. in Randolph Township, thiscounty; son of Levijand Sarah
(McFadden) Oakes; the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of this
county. They were parents of five children. The father of Mrs. Sarah Oakes
was an early settler of this county and a soldier in the war of 1812. Levi
Oakes was a carpenter by trade, but chiefly engaged in agricultural pursuits.
He came to this county with his father, John Oakes, about 1821, settling in
Randolph Township, where he took up 100 acres of woodland which he cleared
and improved. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. He died May 20, 1863. His widow resides with her son Hiram.
Our subject, the second child of that old pioneer couple, received a common
school education and rejnained on the farm until July, 1862, when he married
Miss Ruth Depew. a native of SummarhiU Township, this county, and daugh-
ter of Nicholas Depew, who came to Crawford Couuty with his father when a
boy. Sis children were the result ot this union, three now living: Addie .M.,
Dora R. and Hattie A. Mrs. Oakes is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. After marriage Mr. Oakes moved to the oil country, remaining there
eight years. In 1876 he came to ConQeautville and engaged in the livery
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business until December 1, 1883, when he became proprietor of the "Power
House," of which he has proved himself a very popular landlord. He has been
Constable four years; is a member of the I. O. 0. F. and K. of H. In politics
he is a Republican.
ANSON PARSONS, physician and surgeon, Springboro, was born June
19, 1830, in Sunderland, Bennington Co., Vt. ; son of Truman Parsons, a
native of the same place and who died there aged eighty-four years. His
father was also a native of Sunderland, Vt. , and departed this life there. He
was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The father of our subject raised a
family of ten children, all now living, Anson being the fifth child. Our
subject studied medicine and graduated at the old Medical University of Bal-
timore on the same day that Lincoln was inaugurated the second time. He was
connected with the Union Army for four years, acting as Hospital Steward and
serving most of the time in the United States National Hospital, Camden
Street, Baltimore. On December 5, 1851, he was united in marriage with
Delora M. Brainard, sister of Hon. S. M. Brainard. M. C, of Erie County,
Peiiu., and daughter of a soldier of the war of 1812. This union has resulted
in five children: Emma J., wife of Rev. Alvin Madole; Herbert H. ; Frances
P.. wife of William Jamison; Willard T., and Ada, wife of Mark Fortune.
Mrs. Parsons departed this life August 18, 1863, and Dr. Parsons was again
married September 6, 1865, on this occasion to Katherine L., daughter of Hon.
William Darlington, M. D. and LL. D. , West Chester, Penn., and grand-
daughter of Gen. Lacey, of Revolutionary war fame. Dr. Parsons is a F. &
A. M., a member of the E. A. U. , A. O U. W., G. A. R. and the American
Institute of Homoeopathy, and State of Pennsylvania Homoeopathic Medical
Society. He has a fine farm of 100 acres in Erie County, Penn. He has prac-
ticed his profession since the war in Erie and Crawford Counties, and for the
past twelve years at Springboro.
REV. RICHARD PEARSE, pastor Baptist Church, Springboro, was born
in Cornwall, England, February 14, 1848. He was educated in Bodmin,
Cornwall, and began preaching at the age of nineteen. After four years hard work
and study, he was compelled to relinquish his charge on account of ill health.
Having, previous to entering the ministry, learned house-building and car-
pentering, he now commenced in that line for a living. In April, 1872, he
married Anna M. Hawko, a native of England and who came to this country the
same year. To Mr. and Mrs. Pearse have been born five children: Charles J.,
Ethel, Leo G., Arthur J. and Burnard R. In 1875 our subject again renewed
the ministry, preaching in the Baptist Church at Mosiertown. this county,
where he remained until April 1, 1879; then removed to Springboro, where he
has since been pastor of the Baptist Church. During his ministry in Spring-
boro the church has flourished well. There is a membership of ninety-eight
and the Sunday-school numbers seventy-five scholars. Rev. Mr. Pearse is a
member of the R. T. of T., and is an earnest worker in the cause of temperance.
JAMES POWER, retired farmer, Conneautville, was born in this borough,
June 13, 1812; son of Alexander and Mary Power, natives of Perry County,
Penn., the former of whom was educated in Philadelphia when it was only a
small town. In 1790 Alexander Power came to Crawford County, sent by the
Commonwealth as Surveyor, and having sixteen engineers under him. He
did much surveying for the Holland Land Companj', taking land in payment
for his services. He owned at one time over 800 acres, on part of which now
stijnds Conneautville, originally named in his honor and known for thirty
years as Powerstown. He laid out the first village lots, and about 1797
brought his wife and two children here. He built two grist-mills and a saw-
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mill; served as Justice of the Peace for many years and was appointed the
first Postmaster, holding his commission for many years. At that time a mar-
riage license was required in Ohio and many came to him from that State; at
one and the same time he married several couples. He and his wife were mem-
bers of the Presbyterian organization and he was the principal mover in estab-
lishing a church at this place. They reared a family of five children, James
and two sisters now living. Mrs. Power died in 1814, and he survived her till
May 13, 1850. Our subject received a common school education and learned
the miller's trade at which he has worked about thirty years. He was married
in 1837 to Julia A., daughter of Jonathan Hubbard, a very early settler of
this section. By this union were seven children: Edward H., James A., Wil-
lie C. died in Salem, Mo., September 1, 1875; Charles M. ; Margaret F., wife
of S. H. Sherlock; Maria M., wife of C. C. McNamara, and Sarah E., wife of
S. W. Marshall. Mrs. Power, a consistent member of the Presbyterian
Church, died in 1864. She was a lovely, amiable Christian mother, devoted
to her home and family, and she died lamented and mourned by all who knew
her; the poor lost their best friend, and her memory is cherished fondly and
dearly by each child — indeed, she is held in sacred and loving remembrance
by all. Mr. Power has always been a temperate man, and has never used
tobacco. He has followed agricultural pursuits most of his life, clearing
large tracts of land; now owns about thirty aeres and is leading a retired life.
He was formerly a Whig in politics, but has supported the Republican party
since its organization.
WILLIAM E. POWER, farmer and dealer in stock, P. O. Conneautville,
was born in Bloomfield, Penn., February 20, 1832; son of Charles B. and
Permelia (Ellis) Power, the former a native of Bloomfield, Penn., the latter of
Massachusetts. The father of Charles B. Power, William, brother of Alex-
ander Power, at one time a State Surveyor, and who surveyed a considerable
portion of this section, had a family of six, of whom the father of our subject
was the third son. He was one of the first gradiiates of Allegheny College,
after which he read law with Mr. Alden and was admitted to the bar when
twenty-seven years of age. He practiced his profession in Meadville, Penn.,
for about twenty years and finally settled on the farm on which our subject
now lives, and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits for the balance of his
life. He and his wife were members of the Episcopal Church. They were
parents of three children. He died in 1869, his widow in May, 1881. Our
subject, who is the eldest in the family, received an academic education and
taught school seven terms in all. He married, in 1858, Frances Billings, a
native of this county and daughter of D. S. Billings, of East Springfield, this
coiinty. To this union have been born nine children, seven now living: Sarah
F., wife of Paul Morril; Jessie M., Frank W., Charles B., Effie L., Horace H.
and Robert E. Mrs. Power is a member of the Episcopal Church. Our sub-
ject was a clerk in the Postoffice Department at Washington for about three
years before he was married. He has been identified with the grist and saw-
mill business for several years at Conneautville, and deals extensively in stock
in connection with his farm.
A. L. POWER, insurance agent and retired merchant, Conneautville, was born
October 13, 1838, in this borough; son of William and Sarah (Lefevre) Power,
the latter a native of Pennsylvania, born February 13, 1804. William Power
was born in what is now Summit Township, this county, February 22, 1804,
son of Alexander Power, who was born in Perry County, Penn., in 1761, a
surveyor (educated in Philadelphia), and one of the pioneer settlers, coming
to this section with a party of engineers in 1794; married, in 1798, Mary Mc-
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Namara, whom he brought here on horse back, on their wedding tour. He
was the founder of Conneautville (which for many years bore his name); built
the first grist-mill and saw-mill, and established the first Presbyterian Church
here. The village was named for him — Powerstown. He had five children:
William and James (deceased), Margaret, Eliza (deceased), and Maria. Alex-
ander's father was William Power, a native of Ireland, who came to America
in 1754, and settled on what is now known as the Power farm, in Perry Coun-
ty, Penn. , where he died in 1803. He was a son of Samuel Power, a native
of Scotland, who moved, with twenty Presbyterian families, to Ireland in an
early day. William Power, the father of our subject, kept hotel at Conneaut-
ville after his marriage till 1834, when he embarked in mercantile business,
which he successfully conducted till the spring of 1860; also had a warehouse
on the canal and did a general forwarding and commission business; was Post-
master of this borough for twenty years, receiving his commission when only
twenty years of age. He and his wife were prominent members of the Pres-
bvterian Church; were parents of three children: Fidelia M., William W.,
and A. L. He died in 1879, his wife having preceded him in 1847. The sub-
ject of this sketch was married in 1862, to Atelia Hammon, who bore him one
son — Harry; both mother and son died in 1867. In 1868 Mr. Power again
married, on this occasion, Louise Spangler, by whom he lias a son — Frank
A. This wife died March 9, 1883. Mr. Power from 1860 to 1883 was
engaged in mercantile business with his brother, William.
LAFAYETTE PRUSIA, farmer and tax collector, P. 0. Springboro, was
born Janxiary 20, 1842, in this township, and is the eldest son of David and
Sibyl Prusia, and brother of Hiram and George W. Prusia, whose sketches
follow this. Our subject enlisted in November, 1861, in the One Hundred and
Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Army of Virginia.
He was in several skirmishes, and was taken ill of typhoid fever at Cedar
Creek and sent to a hospital. In January, 1863, he was honorably discharged
and returned home. Being afterward drafted, he paid $300 for a substitute,
and in August, 1864, enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the engi-
neer's department, on the gun-boat "R. R. Cuyler." in the South Atlantic
Squadron. He was present at the bombardment of Fort Fisher. After that
engagement his vessel visited Pensacola Harbor, thence New Orleans, Galves-
ton, and finally Brooklyn Navy Yard, where our subject was discharged, July
1, 1865. On October 7, 1866, Mr. Prusia was married to Emma R. Dedrick, a
native of New York State, and daughter of Jerry Dedrick, ot Erie County,
Penn. To this union were born six children, viz. : Nellie A., Isabel, Fred-
erick A., Agnes, Glenn A. and Ruby. Our subject has held several township
offices: is a member ot the Methodist Episcopal Church and the G. A. R. ;
is Township Tax Collector. He is owner of ninety acres of land, half of
which is cleared and improved. In politics he is a Republican.
HIRAM PRUSIA, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in this township
October 6, 1843, and is a son of David and Sibyl Prusia, who were parents of
eight children, seven now living. David Prusia has been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. He has always been a farmer
except for about six years, during which time he was engaged in mercan-
tile business. He is at present residing with his children in this county. The
subject of this sketch enlisted in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, December, 1862, and served in Army of Virginia, Sixth
Corps. At the battle of Cedar Mountain he was wounded just below the left
knee and taken prisoner by the Fifth Louisiana " Tigers," and undoubtedly
would have been killed, but for the Captain, who prevented his men from
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harming him. This Captain gave him a drink of whisky and gunpowder. He
Buffered much through loss of blood, and his wounds were not dressed until
his return to the Union lines, seven days after he received his wound. He
was sent to Culpeper, and from there to Alexandria, where he remained until
honorably discharged on account of his wounds, when he returned to his home.
On November 8, 1866, he was married to Maria Morley, sister of A. W. Morley.
They had seven children, four now living. Mr. Prusia owns fifty -three acres
of well-improved land. He is a member of the G. A. R. ; a member of the
Baptist Church; in politics a Republican.
GEORGE W. PRUSIA, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Springboro, was
born in this township April 3, 1848, and is a son of David and Sibyl Prusia,
the former a native of New York State, the latter of Vermont. They were
parents of eight children. David Prusia, who was a farmer, came to this
county about 1834. He has held several township ofiSees, and is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife died in 1858. Our subject, who is
the sixth in the family, was married November 11, 1869, to Emma V., daugh-
-ter of John Rushmore, and a native of Conneaut Township, this county. To
this union were born Edith S. and Byron J. Mr. Prusia enlisted, in 1864,
in the Fifty- second New York Volunteers, serving in the Third Brigade, First
Division of the Second Corps, under Gen. Hancock, Army of the Potomac; was
in th^ engagement at Weldon Railroad; participated in the siege of Peters-
burg, and was honorably discharged June 20, 1865. He is owner of 210 acres
of land, of which seTenty are unimproved. He has held some township ofBces.
In politics he is a Republican.
J. R. RICE, farmer, P. O. Rundell's, was bom in this county, April 6,
1843, son of Horman and Susanna (Bradish) Rice, former a native of Massa-
chusetts, latter of Erie County, Penn. They were parents of six children, live
now living; were members of the United Brethren Church. Horman Rice
came to this county with his father in a very early day; latter was a soldier in
the war of 1812. Our subject, the oldest in the family, was married, July 5,
1866, to Eliza, daughter of Adam and Catherine Hammaker, and a native of
Mercer County, Penn. Her maternal grandfather, Foke, was a soldier in the
war of 1812, and her great-grandfather, Hammaker, came to America with
William Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Rice are parents of three children: Charles B.,
Emma L. and Horton J. Mrs. Rice is a member of the United Brethren
Church at Hickernell. Our subject is owner of a farm of ninety-five acres,
with a neat residence thereon, built in 1881; in politics he is a Republican.
NELSON W. ROSS, farmer, P. O. Rundell's, was born on the farm he
now owns .and lives on near the southeast corner of this township, August 17,
1824, son of Justice and Amelia (Morris) Ross, former a native of Rhode
Island, latter of Greene County, N. Y., and a daughter of John Morris, who
came to Crawford County about 1814. Justice Ross came to this township in
1822, settling on the farm our subject bought of William C. Ross. He died
July 26, 1876, his widow following him March 18, 1879. Our subject, the
oldest child and only son in a family of five, was married, in 1852, to Eliza-
beth Rice, a native of this county, and a daughter of Hormon and Mary
(Barnes) Rice, early settlers in the county, coming in 1814. To this union
were born six children, four now living: Laura J., wife of L. C. Graves; Lil-
lie A., wife of Reuben Kendal; Steven V. and William H. Mr. Ross, in addi-
tion to farming, pays considerable attention to the making of ax-handles, for
which he has held a high reputation ever since he was a boy. He owns a farm
of fifty acres, with an excellent residence thereon, built in 1883. He has held
several township offices; in politics is a Republican. Our subject's grand-
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father, Ross, moved from Rhode Island to Penlield, N. Y. , and was the third
settler of that place. He had been a priyateersman in the Revolutionary war.
MORGAN L. ROGERS, farmer and manufacturer, P. O. Rundell's, was
bom in Dutchess County, N. Y. , November 18, 1819, son of Piatt and Harriet
Rogers, also natives of New York State, who came to this county in 1821.
They were parents of four children, three now living. Piatt Rogers was a
millwright and carpenter, following his trade mainly in this county. He
erected two grist-mills in Conneautville, and many others. He died in Sep-
tember, 1877; his widow, who is in her eighty- seventh year, is now residing
with her son Gilbert, Our subject, the eldest in the family, married, February
7, 1843, Caroline Seelye, born November 3, 1823, in Warren County, N. Y. ,
and daughter of William and Irene Seelye, former a native of New York State,
latter of Connecticut. They came to this county in 1837; were parents of
seven children, five now living. Mr. Seelye, a blacksmith by trade as well as
a farmer, was twice married. His first wife died March 15, 1872, and July
13, 1878, he married Mrs. Sophia Norris, widow of Henry Norris. He is a
member of the Universalist, his wife of the United Brethren Church. To
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were born four children: Elmira E., wife of Josiah
Morris; Phebe A., Edwin Q. and William M. Our subject, with his wife and
sons, owns 190 acres of land. He and his sons are also proprietors of a mill,
situated on their farm, where they manufacture broom handles, shingles,
lumber, etc. ; have also a run of buhr-stones for grinding corn. In politics
Mr. Rogers is a Republican.
REV. JOHN I. RUDDY, Rector of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church,
Conneautville, Penn., was born November 24, 1853, in Hawley, W^ayne Co.,
Penn. His parents, who are natives of Ireland, moved from Hawley to Scran-
ton, Penn., in the year 1866, and from this time until the year 1870 the sub-
ject of this biographical sketch attended the Scranton High School. In Sep-
tember, 1870, young Ruddy entered St. Bonaventure's College, Allegany,
Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., where he pursued and finished his collegiate course.
He then went to the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Montreal, Canada, and there for
three years devoted himself to the studies of mental philosophy and theology.
On January 21, 1877, he was elevated to the priesthood by Rt. Rev. Bishop
Mullen, of Erie, Penn., and, with the exception of one year spent in Emlenton,
Penn., Father Ruddy has ever since ministered to the spiritual wants of the
Catholics of Conneautville and vicinity. Of a strong and vigorous constitu
tion, he is the very picture of good health, and promises to labor many years
in " God's vineyard." In Conneautville, as well as wherever known, he
enjoys to a great degree the regard and esteem of all classes of people, irre-
spective of religious creed.
AUSTIN RUNDEL, P. O. Rundel's, is a native of New York State, born
February 5, 1800, son of David and Sabrah Rundel, former a native of New
York State, latter of Connecticut. They came to this county in 1818, bringing
a family of six children. David Rundel was a farmer of considerable promi-
nence; he took up 200 acres of land which he and his sons cleared. The post-
office, Rundel's, was named after him. He was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Chuich. His wife died March 23, 1859; he followed her June 19,
1859. Our subject, who is second in the family, married July 15, 1824,
Susanna Curtis, a native of Greene County, N. Y., who bore him seven chil-
dren, five now living: Harriet (wife of William H. Smith), Ira, Edgar, Elisha
and Almira. Mrs. Rundel died July 15, 1864. Ira Rundel married Novem-
ber 17, 1874, Florence Dauchy, a native of Springboro, born Jnly 17, 1848,
daughter of A. R. Dauchy, an extensive landowner and proprietor of real
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estate in Springboro in his day. He died August 13, 1879. His widow has
resided in Springboro ever since his death. To this union were born Fred
A., Jennie L., Myra A., Florence Edna, E. F., and Emma B., who died Sep-
tember 15, 1884. Our subject owns seventy-eight acres of improved land. Fifty-
seven acres have been on record for his son Ira for several years, and the bal-
lance of the seventy-eight acres is deeded to Ira, his wife and heirs, to be
delivered up to them after Austin Rundel's death.
EDGAR RUNDEL, wagon-maker and farmer, P. 0. Rundel's, was bom
in this township August 14, 1834, son of Austin and Susanna (Curtis) Run-
del, natives of New York State. (See their biography.) Our subject has
worked at his trade (wagon-maker) since he was twenty-one years of age. He
is both a wood-worker and a blacksmith; he also carries on a farm. He mar-
ried, August 26, 1855, Frances Holcomb, a native of New York State, and
daughter of Luman Holcomb, who came to this county in an early day, and is
«till living here. To this union has been born one son — Orlin E. — who mar-
ried. May 13, 1880, Anna Pinkerton, a native of Lawrence County, Penn.
Orlin is working in his father's shop, which stands on the farm, and he and
his wife reside with our subject. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Edgar Rundei and his son are in politics Republicans.
ALFRED SERGEANT, retired farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Cin-
■cinnatus, N. Y., March 13, 1804, son of Phineas and Polly Sergeant, natives of
Worcester, Mass., and who came to this county in March, 1818. Phineas
Sergeant was a farmer, and Captain in the State militia; he died in 1854,
aged eighty-four. Mrs. Sergeant died in 1850, aged eighty-five. Our subject,
the fifth and only surviving member of the family, was married in 1831, to
Hannah M. Phelps, a native of the State of New York. Her father died wlien
she was a child; her mother was among the early settlers of this township.
To this union were born seven children, three now living: Martin P., has a
residence in Ashtabula, Ohio; is married and has two sons, one of whom is
married; Electa S., wife of A. O. Paul (had two children, one now living —
Frank H.); and Addie M., married to R. D. Cheeseman (have two children, boy
and girl). Mr. and Mrs. Cheeseman have a good residence in Miles Grove,
Erie Co., Penn. A. O. Paul is a son of Samuel and Lucy Paul; he built a hand-
some residence in Springboro in 1883; has been engaged in the sale of nursery
stock many years, and owns seventy-five acres of land; he is a member of the
I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W.; in politics is a Democrat. Our subject was a
Lieutenant, Captain and Major in the Volunteer militia, and has held several
township offices; was formerly a Whig, but now supports the Republican
party. His wife dying in April, 1875, Mr. Sergeant sold his land, and is now
living in retirement.
WRIGHT SHELDON, farmer. P. 0. Springboro, was born in Addison
County, Vt., Januaiy 15, 1806, son of Arad and Jerusha Sheldon, natives of
Connecticut, who came to this township in January, 1832. Their family num-
bered ten children, five now living. They were members of the Baptist denom-
ination, of which church at Springboro. Mrs. Sheldon was an original member.
He died in 1868 and his widow followed him in 1870. Our subject who is
third in tJie family, came to this county with his wife and one child in March,
1832. Ho was married July 1, 1824, and reared eight children, seven of whom
are now living. Their son Arad was a soldier for three years during the late
war, in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
He contracted a disease, through hardships undergone, which caused his death
in the fall of 1868. The names of those living are Patience, Samuel W.,
Levi, Eli M. (was in the army nine months), Theodore, Phoebe (wife of R. C.
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Sloan), and Judson. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, two sons and one daughter are
members oC the Baptist Church at Springboro. Our subject is owner of 150
acres of well improved land. He was almost blind for nearly two years, owing
to cataracts in both eyes, but by proper treatment has greatly recovered hia
eyesight. In politics he is a Democrat.
HIRAM SHELDON, retired farmer, P. O. Springboro, wa^ born in Shore-
ham, Vt. , September 27, 1812, son of Arad and Jerusha Sheldon, former a
native of Massachusetts, the latter of Vermont. Our subject first came to this
county in 1832, and in 1836 moved to Dansville, N. Y., whete he married
Almeda idates, a native of Hartford, N. Y. He returned to this county with
his bride and settled on eighty acres of timbered land. This he cleared and
subsequently bought an addition to it. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon were born
four children: Melinda, wife of Abram Brown; Ruth, wife of E. E. Eighmy;
Oscar F. and Amanda, wife of Lewis H. Quinby. Mrs. Sheldon dying in
1854. our subject married in 1855, Mrs. Maria Hall, widow of Orin Hall. By
this union was born one son — Wallace B. Mr. Sheldon losing his second wife
in 1867, he married November 12, 1868, Mrs. Lucy Andrus, widow of Allen
Andrus. Our subject is a member of the Baptist and his wife of the Presby-
terian Church. Mr. Sheldon and his son Oscar were at one time proprietors
of the tannery at Springboro. He has followed agricultural pursuits all his
life and has amassed a considerable amount of property by industry and econ-
omy. He has held all the township oflSces. In politics he is a Democrat.
MRS. HARRIET D. SHELDON, Springboro, was born in Dansville, N.
Y. , January 12, 1822, daughter of Jacob and Betsy Prusia, natives of Penn-
sylvania, who came to this county in 1834. They were parents of twelve chil-
dren. Jacob Prusia, who was a blacksmith and farmer, died in 1860, his
wife in March, 1858. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Our subject married, January 24, 1839, Andrew Sheldon, who was born July 22,
1819, at Dansville, N. Y. He came to this county with his parents in 1830. His
father, Arad Sheldon, was an influential farmer. He reared a family of twelve
children. To this union were born eight children, viz.: Cordelia R., wife of S.
B. Sturtevant; Edgar A., James H. , Caroline E., wife of A. V. Wetmore;
Emma H., wife of J. B. Fields; Matilda J., wife of S. F. Nelson; Esther L.,
and Sarah F., wife of T. W. Beals. The husband of our subject was a
farmer and did much toward improving this section of the county. He was a
Justice of the Peace and had held all the township ofSces; was an original mem-
ber of the Baptist Church at Springboro, having joined when about fifteen
years of age. He died June 23, 1881. Mrs. Sheldon is a member of the
Baptist Church. She resides on the homestead owned by her late husband,
consisting of fifty acres of improved land.
EDGAR A. SHELDON, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in Spring
Township, this county, February 20, 1844, son of Andrew and Harriet Shel-
don; former a native of Vermont, latter of the State of New York. They
were parents of eight children, all now living. Andrew Sheldon came to this
county at a very early day He was one of the founders and a consistent mem-
ber of the Baptist Church at Springboro. He departed this life in June, 1881,
at the age of sixty-two years. His widow is now living on the old homestead.
The subject of this sketch is the oldest son of this pioneer family. In Octo-
ber, 1861, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Infantry, and served under Gen. Rosecrans in Virginia. At the battle of
Cedar Mountain he was captured, and placed in Belle Island and Libby pris-
ons, where he remained five weeks. While prisoner he received an injury to
one of his eyes that has troubled him ever since. He was honorably discharged
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in March, 1863. Mr. Sheldon was married in March, 1871, to Clara, daughter
of Philip Schafer. She tpbb born in Spring Township, this county, November
11, 1848. They have had two children: Clyde E. and Setb J. Our subject
owns fifty acres of improved land, which was a part of his father's old home-
stead. In politics he is a Republican.
JAMES H. SHELDON, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in this town-
ship, June 11, 1846, son of Andrew and Harriet Sheldon, natives of New York
State and parents of eight children. Andrew Sheldon, an extensive farmer in
his life-time, came to this county with his father, Arad Sheldon, driving
a yoke of oxen the entire distance. He died June 23, 1881. Our subject,
who is the third in the family, married, December 9, 1868, Eosetta Fuller,
bom in New York State, May 12, 1848, and daughter of Rev. J. J. and Van-
essa Fuller, also natives of New York State, and parents of seven children;
former died May 18, 1877, latter October 10, 1871. Rev. J. J. Fuller was a
Baptist minister, an earnest, devoted Christian. He first came to Crawford
County in 1850, and preached at Springboro, where he did much for the
advancement of his church. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon have one son — Ray Henry.
They are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the Grange.
In politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE M\ SLAYTON, retired farmer, Conneautville, was born at
Springfield, Otsego Co., N. Y., May 7, 1804, son of Washington and Dorcas
(Waite) Slayton, natives of Massachusetts and parents of eleven children,
only three now living! Our subject, the third in the family, lost his mother
when he was quite young; married, December 17,1826,Marcia Holmes, born July
27, 1805, in Oneida County, N. Y., by whom he has two children: Azel H., now
located in Topeka, Kan., owning a farm three miles out; and Murray Z., living
in town. Mr. Slayton came to this county with his wife and children in 1833;
here built a saw-mill on Conneaut Creek, getting it in working order by Janu-
ary 8, 1834 (it was destroyed by floods several years after). The next year he
bought a property of fifty-eight acres on the west side of the creek, which he
improved and made into a nice farm. Then bought a hquse and lot in Albion,
Erie County, and farm just outside. He then bought fifty-four acres and gave
to Azel; then bought sixty-five acres in Beaver Township, and seventy acres in
Spring; after this gave Murray the sixty-five in Beaver. After selling the old
farm in Spring Township, he bought 380 acres in Bedford County, Iowa, sold
that and bought 106 acres at Conneaut Center, Crawford County. He helped
build the schoolhouses in Spring, Beaver and Conneaut Townships, and Con-
neautville. He and his brother bought a farm of 100 acres at Summit Station,
fifty of timber, and another farm of fifty acres, all in Conneaut Township.
His father came to Crawford County about 1835, making his home with him
until his death, which occurred about 1862. Mr. Slayton moved into Conneaut-
ville in August, 1852, where he has since lived, selling his farm in 1855. He
and his wife are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. Slayton bought a
farm of fifty-four acres, partly improved, and gave it to his son Azel; also for
many years owned 106 acres in Conneaut Township, which he finally sold. He
has held several township ofiSces; was Burgess of Conneautville one term. In
politics is Republican.
G. H. SLOAN, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born April 26, 1830. in
Steuben County, N. Y., son of Robert H. and Bedora Sloan, the former a
farmer, a native of New York State, the latter of Vermont. They came with
an ox-team from New York State to this county in 1834. settling in Spring
Township. They were the parents of four children, all now living, and were
members of the Baptist Church. She died in 1838, he in 1872. He held
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most of the township offices, and was a prominent man. The subject of this
sketch, who was the third child in the family, was married July 3, 1864, to
Hannah A., daughter of Jonathan Sloan, and a native of Erie County, N. Y.
Our subject and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Springboro. Mr.
Sloan is owner of seventy acres of well-improved farm land, with a dairy in
connection. In politics he is an Independent. His father was a soldier of
the war of 1812 and his grandfather of the Revolutionary war.
ARCHIBALD SLOAN, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born on the farm
he now owns and lives on in this township, November 2, 1834, son of Robert
H. and Bedora Sloan, natives of New York State, and who came to this county
about 1834. They were the parents of four children, all now living. They
were members of the Baptist Church. Robert H. Sloan was a soldier in the
war of 1812. He had held most of the township offices. His wife died in
March, 1833, and he followed her May 2, 1869. They were members of the
Baptist Church; he a soldier in the war of 1812. He took up fifty acres of
land, which he and his tons cleared and improved. Our subject, the young-
est child in the family, received such education as the district school afforded.
He was married September 10, 1857, to Catharine Fry, born in Conneaut Town-
ship, this county, July 3, 1833, daughter of George Fry, also a native of this
county, where he now lives. His father moved to Crawford County about 1800,
and took up a large tract of land in Conneaut Township, which his sons
inherited. Our subject owns the fifty acres on which his father first settled.
He has held some of the township offices; in politics is. a Democrat.
ISAAC SPERRY, retired farmer, P. O. Hickernell, was born in Wood-
bridge, New Haven Co., Conn., May 24, 1803, son of Isaac and Mary
Sperry, the former a native of the same place, the latter of Catskill, N. Y.
Her father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. There were born to this
union twelve children. Isaac is the eleventh child and the only one now liv-
ing. Two brothers aud two sisters moved here in 1817 and began in the
woods. Our subject came here on a visit in 1824, and being suited with this
county purchased 150 acres of land for $500, returned to his native home and
staid one year. He then moved in here with team and wagon, a distance of
600 miles, built him a log-hut, and lived alone one year. He was married in
1826 to Rebekkah Donahaw, a native of Cussewago Township, this county,
daughter of John Donahaw, one of the early settlers of this count)' and a soldier
of the war of 1812. Thirteen children were born to this union, six now living,
viz.: John, Amos, Sheldon, Zimri, Mary, wife of Jason Davis, of Cussewago,
and Rebekkah, wife of Gideon Best, of same place. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry
were members of the Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Sperry died March
17, 1861, aged fifty-six years, and in June of the same year our subject mar-
ried Mrs. Lydia Cutting, widow of Alonso Cutting, also the widow of Mr.
Gaylard, by whom she bad two children: Charles A. and Lucy A. (wife of
Thomas Scott, of Conneautville). Our subject has by industry, hard work and
economy amassed a large amount of property. At one time, for many years,
he paid more taxes than any other man in Spring Township. He gave away
to his children over 600 acres of land. Mr. Sperry has supported the Repub-
lican party for many years, though his first vote was cast for Andrew Jackson.
He has all his life been known as a man temperate in all things. Tobacco he
never used to any extent.
AMOS K. SPICER, farmer, P. O. Hickernell, is a native of this township,
born February 1, 1821, son of Girden W. and Sarah (Keep) Spicer, the former
a native of New York State, died December 5, 1872, aged seventy-nine, the
latter a native of Massachusetts, died in February, 1859. They came to
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Spring Township in 1819. They were the parents of five children, three of
wDom art) now living. Our sabjeot, who is the eldest, had but indifferent
school advantages. He was married December 7, 1856, to Paulina Greenlee,
sister of L C. Greenlee (see his biography), born in Crawford County, Penn. ,
January 14, 1833, and daughter of Robert and Anna (Chamberlin) Greenlee,
also natives of this county. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and
her grandfather Chamberlin, who was an early settler of Crawford County,
served in the Revolutionary war. To this union have been born three chil-
dren: Delphina, William L. and Anna M. Mrs. Spicer is a member of the
Baptist Church at Springboro. Our subject is owner of 129 acres of land. In
politics is independent.
MATTHEW STILWELL, retired stone-mason, Conneautville, was born
February 20, 1820, at EUisbnrg, Jefferson Co., N. T.; son of Alexander M.
and Judith (Boomer) Stilwell, the latter a native of Rhode Island. Alexander
M., bom July 12, 1795, near Gagetown, New Brunswick, was a soldier in the
war of 1812. Both he and his wife, who died July 25, 1874, were consistent
members of the Baptist Church. Our subject, the second in the family, enlisted
July 28, 1838, and served t«n years in the United States Army. He was
assigned to Company E., Sixth Regiment United States Infantry, and during
the Mexican war participated in the battle of Churubusco (where he was
severely wounded in the head) and the storming of Chapultepec, and bis
division was the first to enter the City of Mexico. He served under Gen. Tay-
lor three years, and was honorably discharged June 17, 1848, at Pueblo, Mex-
ico. He receives a pension of $24 per month, for meritorious services. After
the war he came to Conneautville and learned the mason's trade with his broth-
er; this has been his principal occupation since, although he also engaged in
the grocery business for thirteen years. Mr. Stilwell married, March 11,
1849, Sarah A. Nelson, born in Summit Township, this county, September 12,
1831, daughter of James Nelson and grand -daughter of George Nelson, one of
the first settlers, who came here about 1796, and settled on 300 acres of land
east of Conneautville. Her grandmother, Jane Sloan, was a mid- wife in early
times and rode all over this section of the country on horseback. Three chil-
dren blessed this union: Li vera E., now Mrs. McCallen; James S. and Will-
iam I. Mr. Stillwell owns a residence in this borough; served as Burgess, but
is now leading a retired lifa In politics he is Republican. Himself, wife
and daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church.
ELON STURTEVANT, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was bom in Amherst,
Mass., May 19, 1800, son of Timothy and Sarah Sturtevant, who came to this
county with seven children in the spring of 1818. They were members of the
Christian Church; Timothy Sturtevant was a brick-layer and stone-mason. He
died in 1842. Our subject, who is the oldest in the family, was married in
1832 to Almira Bowman, a native of Bridgewaler, N. Y. To this union were
bom three children, one only surviving — Servetus, living with his pai'ents.
Mr. Sturtevant was a poor man when he came to Crawford County, but by
industry and economy has accumulated a nice property of about 300 acres,
one-half of which he cleared himself. He has commenced making a specialty
of breeding short horn cattle. In politics our subject is independent; his son
is a Republican. When sixteen years of age Mr. Sturtevant made up his
mind he would never become a drunkard, and to have a living by his own
means to help support the family, till he was twenty-two years old. He hired
to Thomas Foster one year for |100, $5 of which was to be paid in cash, the
rest in produce. The cash he did not get. Twice our subject chopped an acre
of heavy timber for two and a half yards of home-made woolen cloth. Cotton
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goods were scarce and dear; common sheeting was 50 cents a yard, and it took
a journey of twenty miles to get it, at that. His mother plied the spinning-
wheel, and his sisters spiin the tow, which when woven made good, serviceable
stuff. Girls got from 50 to 75 cents a week for labor. The post office was
twenty miles distant, and the postage on a letter 25 cents. Our subject never
uses tobacco; has not drank a glass of cider in forty years, and never tastes
liquor unless in case of sickness.
EITNEK H. STUBTEVANT, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was bom in this
township September 26, 1832; son of Daniel W. and Susan Sturtevant, the
former a native of Vermont (brother of Elon Sturtevant, whose sketch appears
above), the latter a native of Norwich, Conn. They came with their family
in 1818 to this county, where they bought and cleared the farm in Spring
Township now owned by F. F. Dewitt. They were parents of five children,
all now living. The father died August 20, 1865; his widow resides in Spring-
boro. Our subject, the eldest in the family, received a good common school
education, and taught school in his younger days for eight terms. He was
twice married, on the first occasion to Adeline A. Kendall, a native of Ver-
mont, who bore him one child — Ida E., now wife of John C. Green. Mrs.
Sturtevant dying November 11, 1861, our subject married, October 12, 1862,
Lestina Joslin, a native of Erie County, Penn., and daughter of Levi B. and
Margaret Joslin. Two children were born to this union: John F.,on the New
York & Pennsylvania Kailroad, and FloyE. Mrs. Sturtevant is an adherent of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. O.
IT. W.; in politics is a Eepubliean. He was a member of the State Legislat-
ure two terms and previously held almost every office in the township, includ-
ing that of Justice of the Peace for over five years; was Assistant Assessor of
Internal Revenue for the Twentieth District of Pennsylvania, during 1869
and 1870.
JOHN C. STURTEVANT, President First National Bank, Conneautville,
was born in Spring Township, this county, February 20, 1835; son of Daniel
and Susan Sturtevant, natives of Vermont and Connecticut respectively.
Daniel Sturtevant, when twelve years old, came from Herkimer County, N. Y.,
to this county, with his parents, who drove a team of horses and sleigh. His
father. Timothy Sturtevant, was a stone-mason and worked at his trade
after coming here. Daniel Sturtevant was an extensive farmer, dealing a
large estate and owning at one time over 300 acres. He reared five children:
held several township offices; at one time was a member of the Christian
Church; died in August, 1865. His widow, now nearly seventy-one years old,
resides with her son, John C, who is the second child in the family. After
acquiring a good common school education our subject taught school for eight
winters, then followed agricultural pursuits until he was thirty-three years of
age. During the session of 1861-62 he was Assistant Sergeant- at- Arms; in
l864, Chief Messenger, and in 1865-66, Representative of Crawford County
to the Legislature. In July, 1867, he moved to Conneautville, purchased S.
G. Krick's interest in the hardware store, entered into partnership with his
son, I. S. Krick, and carried on the business until January 1, 1873. In Janu-
ary, 1874, he was appointed Cashier of the First National Bank, and in 1878
President, which position he still holds. He owns a half interest in a grist
mill, doing business under the firm name of Butt & Co., and has now a third
interest in the chemical works at this point, engaged in extracting acid from
wood. Our subject mairied, October, 1871, Sarah A. Gleason, a native of
this county, and daughter of W. B. Gleason, a merchant at Conneautville.
By this union are three children: Parke W., Paul J. and Watkin P. Mrs.
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Stnrtevant is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to
the A. O. U. W.; has \>eeu. a member of the Masonic fraternity; has served as
Burgess, and held several township and municipal offices.
ASA R. STURTEVANT, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Springboro, was
bom June 20, 1850, on the farm he now owns and lives on, in Spring Town-
ship, this county; son of Asa and Lavantia Sturtevant, former a native of
New York State, latter of this county. They were parents of three children:
Caroline L., Mary, and Asa R. , the only survivor. Asa Sturtevant came to
Crawford County with his parents at an early day. He was a prominent
farmer and extensive dealer in live-stock. An earnest temperance man, he
did much for that cause in his lifetime and was one of the founders of the
Christian Church at Springboro. He died in 1855, his widow following him
in 1881. Our subject was married, December 9, 1871, to Cynthia M. Bradley,
a native of this township and a grand -daughter of Hiram Bradley, one of the
old settlers in this section, still living. To this union were born four chil-
dren: Jennie E., Frank A., Carroll A. and Forest B. Mr. and Mrs. Sturte-
vant are members of the Christian Church. Our subject is owner of 250 acres
of land, part of which is the old homestead of his grandfather. He deals
extensively in imported stock of Holstein cattle and Leicestershire sheep, for
which he enjoys a wide reputation. Mr. Sturtevant also takes special interest
in all agricultural enterprises. In politics he is a Republican.
ALEXANDER SWANEY, farmer, P. O. Crossingville, was born in Spring
Township, this county, January 9, 1839; son of James and Hannah Swaney,
former a native of this township, latter of Ireland. James Swaney's father
was a native of Ireland and came to this county in 1800; he settled on 400
acres of land ir what is now Spring Township. He had a large family, of
whom the father of our subject was the eighth child. James Swaney had a
family of eight children, all members of the Catholic Church at Crossingville,
of which he was one of the founders. He died March 6, 1859, and since then
his widow has lived with our subject, who is the oldest son. Alexander
Swaney married, in 1868, Mary Laney, a native of this county and daughter
of Daniel and Mary Laney, who settled in Crawford County about 1839. Our
subject owns 130 acres of land, part of the old homestead. In politics he is
a Democrat.
G. W. SWAP, cabinet-maker and undertaker, Springboro, was born in
Coeymans, Albany Co., N. Y. , November 8, 1840; son of William and Amanda
Swap, natives of New York State. Former was born in Westerlo, Albany
County, August 20, 1807, and came to Springboro with his family in 1847.
Here he carried on a cabinet and undertaking business until his death, which
occurred in 1882. His wife died in August, same j'ear. They were members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their children were Wesley, born Au-
gust 12, 1839; George \V., our subject; Theron P., born January 22, 1842;
Jacob E., bom August 12, 1846, and Charles E., born July 11, 1849. Theron
P. and Jacob E. were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion; the former was
killed at the battle of Gettysburg; the latter, who was in the Eighty third
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was twice wounded at the battle of Spott-
Bylvania; was held prisoner about four months, and after serving nearly four
years was honorably discharged at close of the war. Mr. Swap has carried
on his present business in Springboro ever since the death of his father.
His establishment is the only one of its kind in the village and is complete in
all its requirements.
FAYETTE A. TEMPLE, banker, Edinboro, Erie Co., Penn.. is a native
of Spring Township, this county, born December 10, 1824, son of Robert and
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Eliza (Allen) Temple, who settled in Meadville, Penn., in 1818, and removed
to Spring Township, this county, in 1820, settling on the farm where they
now reside, formerly owned by James Parker, the original settler. Alexander
Temple, father of Robert, was a native of Scotland, and came to America about
1765, settling in Connecticut. He was a drummer in Gen. Greene's army dur-
ing the Revolutionary war, and after the war closed married and settled in
Galway, Saratoga Co., N. Y., where his son Robert was born. Robert mar-
ried Eliza, daughter of Hezokiah Allen, of Seneca County, N. Y. They were
natives of Massachusetts. To this union were born six children, four now liv-
ing: Reuben S. B., in Rundeltown; Fayette A. ; Julia A. ; wife of A. N. Dun-
ham, tanner, also in Rundeltown; and Lydia E., wife of L. Long, Plainwell,
Mich. The father is still living at the age of eighty- nine, and the mother at
the a»e of eighty-five. Robert Temple was drummer under Gen. Hugh W.
Dobbins, Ripley's Division, in the war of 1812, and was injured by a cannon
ball at Fort Erie, for which he has for many years received a pension. The
subject of this sketch was married June 13, 1847, to Maria G., daughter of
Daniel and Amelia Dunham, of Union City. The issue of this union is one
son Robert B. Mr. Temple began life as a farmer, and was afterward
salesman for a New York boot and shoe firm for nineteen years. Since 1877
he has been Cashier of the Edinboro Savings Bank. He is strictly temperate,
never having drank a glass of liquor nor used tobacco in any form in his life.
He was a resident of Conneautville, this county, thirty-three years, but since
June 1883, has resided at Edinboro, Erie Co., Penn.
MRS. CATHARINE C. THOMAS, Springboro, was born in Milford, Pike
Co., Penn., November 25, 1810, daughter of Col. John Broadhead, also a
native of Pennsylvania. At the age of sixteen she was united in marriage
with Elijah Thomas, a native of Vermont and son of Jacob Thomas, who set-
tled in Erie County at an early day. Mrs. Thomas is the mother of ten chil-
dren, two now living: Frank V., and Laura E. , wife of Luther Saulsbury.
The great-grandfather of Mrs. Thomas was Gen. Broadhead, who served in the
Revolutionary war. He became the possessor of several thousand acres of land
in this section after the war. Mr. Thomas owned between 200 and 300 acres of
land at the time of his death, which occurred in 1873. Our subject is an
earnest Christian and much respected in this locality.
MRS. HARRIET N. THOMAS, of Conneautville, was born in Spring
Township, this county, August 17, 1829. Her parents were Isaac and Eliza
(Darling) Hurd. They were among the first settlers of this section. Mr. Hurd,
who was a soldier in the war of 1812, is still living at the advanced age of
ninety-one years. Our subject was married May 24, 1855, at Topeka, Kan.,
to Samuel J. Thomas (this was the first recorded marriage celebrated in
Topeka). Mr. Thomas was the eldest son of Elijah and Catherine C.
Thomas, and was born April 4, 1831, in Beaver Township, Crawford Coun-
ty. His early years were spent on the farm. He attended school at Kings-
ville, Ohio, and" afterward Hillsdale College, Michigan, from which college
he graduated, and subsequently received the honorary degree of ' ' -Master
of Arts." He then turned his attention to the study of law, in which
profession he became an honored and able practitioner. He was a prom-
inent Mason, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, as are his
widow and children. He died February 10, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
had two children: Mark A. and Minnie Emeline. Mark A. was born at
Topeka, Kan., July 4, 1856, and moved to Crawford County, Penn., with his
parents in 1857. Having completed the course prescribed at the Union School,
Conneautville, he entered the Classical Department at Elder's Ridge Academy,
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Indiana County, Penn., from which institution he graduated with the highest
honoi'B of his class, being chosen its Valedictorian. At the age of twenty-three
years he was elected Justice of the Peace in this borough of Conneautville,
which position he retains at this writing. Minnie Emeline was born in
Conneautville, January 4, 1863. At a very early age she displayed a most
remarkable talent for music. After having received a graduate's diploma from
the schools of her native place, she turned her whole attention to the study of
the "divine art," and after two years of ceaseless and unremitting labor she
graduated with honors from the celebrated New England Conservatory of
Music, Boston, Mass. Miss Minnie is at present a very popular teacher of
the art she loves so well, and in which her untiring energy has gained for her
such remarkable proficiency and enviable skill.
O. O. TICKNOR, farmer and merchant, Conneautville, was born in Broome
County, N. Y., May 15, 1824, son of Joshua and Anna Ticknor, natives of
New Hampshire. He came to Crawford County in 1857, engaging in the lum-
ber business, with which he is still identified. Is one of the firm of Ticknor &
Co., and while the canal was in operation did a heavy lumber trade. In 1858
this firm bought the Forest grist-mill (the first built at Conneautville, now
driven by steam and svater, having three run of buhrs), which has always done
a good business. Tlie firm also carry on a feed and flour store in Conneaut-
ville. Our subject married, September, 1852, Ruth B. Litchfield, a native of
St. Lawrence County, N. Y. , who bore bim two children, viz.: Fred L., run-
ning a sheep ranch in Texas, and Charles S.. station agent for the G. C. & L.
F. R. R. at same place. Mrs. Ticknor departed this life in 1880. Mr. Tick-
nor is President of the O. R. & L. E. R. R. Company. He has always taken deep
interest in the public and private enterprises of the village; was Director and
one of the prominent movers in establishing the National Bank here; was
Postmaster for several years. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and E. A.
U. In politics he is Republican.
NEWTON TRUESDALE, Justice of the Peace and insurance agent, Con-
neautville, was born near Sharon, Mercer Co., Penn., December 1, 1825, son
of Henry and Elizabeth (HhII) Truesdale, natives of Schoharia County, N.
Y., and Trumbull County, Ohio, respectively. Henry Truesdale was a son of
a soldier in the Revolutionary war; he was a prominent farmer and for one
term Sheriff of Mercer County, Penn.; had nine children; he died in 1858.
His widow, a sincere Christian and consistent member of the Disciple Church,
followed him in 1865. Our subject, the third in the family, received a good
common school education and taught school one term; then served three years
at the carpenter's and joiner's trade, after which he spent two years in Missis-
sippi and Louisiana, coming to Conneautville in 1849. After carpentering
two years he engaged in the drug business until 1868; then for one year trav-
eled in the same line of business. On March 24, 1855, Mr. Truesdale was
married to Sarah M. Robinson, a native of Girard, Erie Co., Penn., who bore
him one son, George H., now residing at Grand Rapids, Mich. She was a
member of the Presbyterian Church, and died in 1863. Mr. Truesdale again
married, in 1864, Frances J. Murry, of Narrowsburg, N. Y. Her parents
were both natives of same State. By this union were born two children, only
one now living — Comodore M. For many years Mr. Truesdale has been identi-
fied with the best interests of his borough, in which he owns a residence with
office attached. He sustained a loss of §15,000 in 1868 by the burning of two
stores with their contents. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He is a Knight Templar and a member of the I. O. O. F. ; has served as Bur-
gess, and in I860 was elected Justice of the Peace, creditably filling this office
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ever since. He is representing some of the prominent Battle, Fire and Life In-
surance Companies, among which is the oldest fire insurance company in the
world — the Sun, of London. In politics he is Republican.
MRS. REGINA G. TUBES, Springboro, was born in this township, July
7, 1839, daughter of Robert and Anna (Chamberlin) Greenlee, and sister of J.
C. Greenlee (see his biography). Her parents were early settlers in this
county. Our subject married, October 5, 1859, W. O. Tubbs, a native of Har-
rison Township, Potter Co., Penn., born April 1, 1831. To this union were
bom four children, three now living: Forrest A., Clarence E. and Cora. Mr.
Tubbs was an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church; a member of the
I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W., and R. T. of T. ; in politics a Republican. He was
a carpenter and pattern maker by trade, a well-skilled worfaman. For several
year^ he worked as pattern-maker in Meadville, Penn. He died in that
city March 11, 1881, and since his death our subject has resided in Spring-
boro, near her former home, among her relatives, and where she can carefully
educate her children. She is a member of the Baptist Church.
HENRY SAULSBURY WEST, farmer, P. O. Rundell's, born at
Towanda, Bradford Co., Penn., August 25, 1805, was the youngest son of
Elijah and Polly (Saulsbury) West. His parents were raised on the Green
River in western Massachusetts. His mother' s father, 'Capt. John Saulsbury,
served in the Revolutionary war. His father, Elijah, died in 1809, and his
mother married Amos Cook. He lived near Towanda till 1822, and spent his
time in working on a farm and rafting logs down the Susquehanna River. When
eighteen he came to this county, where his elder sisters, Polly (wife of Dr.
Nelson Smith, of Hayfield), and Betsey (wife of Daniel Bagley), had preceded
him. He remained here a year and then returned to Bradford County, and in
the next year returned with the rest of his family, except his elder brother
Matthew (afterwards a State Senator in Wisconsin), who was then living in
New York. In 1829 Mr. West married Sally Lord, daughter of Timothy and
Rhoda (Taylor) Lord, who came from Palmyra, Wayne Co., N. Y., to Cusse-
wago Township, about 1820. Mr. West and his wife have lived on their farm
for nearly fifty years. They have had nine children, six now living: Timothy
B. and George B. , on the old homestead; Henry, Jr., and Mrs. Liicinda Law-
rence, in Springboro; Chester, in Summerhill, and Ella M., in Ashtabula
County, Ohio. In politics he has been a Republican since the formation of
the party; he and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church.
HENRY WEST, Jr., carpenter, millwright and farmer, P. O. Springboro,
is a native of this township, born January 5, 1836; son of Henry and Sally
West, natives of New York, who came to Crawford County in 1822, and are at
present residing in the central part of this township, into which they came
fifty-five years ago. They were parents of nine children, six now living. Our
subject, who is the fourth in the family, was married in September, 1858, to
Julia A. Baldwin, a native of Erie County, Penn. To this union were born
five children, three now living: Ed B., Austin M. and Orrin R. Mr. and Mrs.
West are members of the Christian Church, in which he is a Deacon and
Superintendent of Sabbath-school. In addition to his trades, our subject
owns and works a farm of eighty acres. He is a Past Grand in the I. O. O. F. ;
in politics is a Republican.
WILLIS B. WELLS, hotel-keeper and liveryman, Springboro, was born
in this township, July 21, 184:5; son of Henry and Henrietta Wells, former a
native of New York State, latter of Connecticut. They had a family of eight
children, six now living. Henry Wells came to this county about 1818. He
was a prominent farmer and held several of the township offices. He died in
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]856. His widow is now living with her son at the old homestead in Spring
Township. Mr. Wells has an excellent farm of seventy -five acres in this township.
He has been proprietor of the King House in Springboro since 1881. In con-
nection with this hotel is the only livery stable in the village. In Jnne, 1868,
he married Lydia, daughter of Stephen Whitford, an early settler in Beaver
Township, this county. This union has been blessed with three children:
Lena E. , Perla B. and Bessie L. Mr. Wells is a member of the I. O. O. F. ;
in politics he is a Republican.
W. D. WETMORE, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Springboro, was born
on the farm he now resides on, in this township, July 21, 1827; son of Samuel
and Jerushea Wetmore; the former a native of Oneida County, and the latter
of Essex County, N. Y. Samuel Wetmore came to this county in 1818, at the
age of twenty-one years, and purchased 150 acres of land, now owned by our
subject. He raised a family of two children, both now living. He was a
prominent farmer, and dealt quite extensively in stock. Himself and wife
were among the founders and prominent members of the Christian Church at
Springboro, in which he] was a Deacon for many years. Mr. Wetmore died
November 1, 1874. His widow followed him January 12, 1881, being eighty-
seven years old. Her mother, Olive Donagh, lived with the subject of our
sketch, and died at the ripe old age of one hundred and five years and five
months. On February 2, 1848, W. D. Wetmore was married to Harriett E.,
a daughter of Caleb and Nancy Ward, the former a native of Massachusetts,
the latter of Rhode Island. They settled in Beaver Township, this county, in
1834. 0\\x subject and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church.
He owns a well- improved farm of 162 acres, and is an extensive breeder of
Clydesdale horses, Devon cattle and Southdown sheep, and to some extent,
graded stock.
WILLIAM WHITMORE, farmer and cooper, P. O. Hickernell, was born
in Seneca County, N. Y., May 14, 1817, and is a son of Beriah and Sarah
(Decker) Whitmore, the former of whom was a native of Vermont, and died in
the spring of 1857, the latter in 1820. Our subject, the eldest in the family,
obtained but a meager common school education. His father being a cooper,
taught him that trade, which he has followed, in addition to agricultural
pursuits, ever since he obtained his majority. He was married when twenty-
seven years old, in the spring of 1844, to Polly Hill, a native of New York
and sister of Martin Hill (see his biography). She was born April l4,
1823. By this union were four children, three now living: Adelbert,
Josephine U. (wife of Nelson Hills) and Rogene R. (wife of Seymour Crane).
Our subject and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. He is
owner of twenty-five acres of land, and has held several township offices. In
politics he is a Republican. Mrs. Whitmore had two brothers serving during
the war for the Union, viz.: Beriah Hill, a member of the Twenty-third Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, who was in many engagements and served during the
whole war; and James Hill, wounded July 2, 1862, at the battle of Gettysburg,
from the effects of which he died July 7 following.
HIRAM WILDER, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, is a native of Genesee
County, N. Y.,born October 22, 1811, and a son of Reuben and Polly (Herring)
Wilder, natives of Vermont and parents of eleven children, eight now living.
The family were reared in Kingsville, Ohio. The mother died in 1854; the
father, who was a farmer and a soldier of the war of 1812, died in 1857. His
father was a Revolutionary soldier. They were members of the Christian
Church. Our subject, who was third in the family, was married, in 1837, to
Jane Doty, a native of Westtield, N. Y., who bore him four children, three now
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living: Emma, (wife of Hiram Vetes), Mary L. (wife of O. H. Brown), and
Ordell H. , who served three years during the war of the Rebellion in the
Eighty -third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded in the right
hand. Mrs. Wilder dying June 10, 1881, our subject married, February 8,
1882, Mrs. Harriet Orr, widow of Mile.s C. Orr, by whom she had two childjen:
Irvine and Chester. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. He is owner of thirty-six acres of improved land. He
came to this count}' from Ashtabula County, Ohio, with his wife and two chil-
dren in 1842, settling first in Conneaut Township, where he purchased a farm
of 116 acres that was settled in 1800.
FEEDERICK WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Springboro, was born in War-
ren, Litchfield Co., Conn., February 10, 1806; son of Thorp and Clarissa P.
Williams. Our subject came to this county with his wife and three children in
183(3, settling first in Beaver Township, where he bought several hundi-ed acres
of woodland. In 1838 he moved to Springboro and embarked in the mercantile
business. He sold the store out in 1840 and bouglit the farm he now lives on
near Spring Station. He raised a family of four children, two boys now
living: James, residing in Beaver Township, married, and Ira, in Hardin
County, Ohio, where he owns a large farm; he is also married; he was a soldier
duilng the war of the Rebellion. Cyrus, a brother of our subject, was at one
fime Engineer-in-Chief on the Cleveland, Columbus & Cincinnati Railroad.
Our subject's wife died April 1, 1882, deeply lamented. Her chief aim in
life was to do good to her fellow creatures, with a mind untrammeled by
creeds or superstitions. Mr. Williams is very liberal in his religious belief,
and is an extensive reader. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is owner of
ISO acres of valuable land.
MRS. MARGARET. J. WORMALD, Conneautville, was born in Venango
County, Penn., February 12, 1829, daughter of John and Mary Conner, the
former a native of Scotland, the latter of Pennsylvania. She was married,
February 20, 1849, to John Wormald, born in England, May 6, 1821. When
he was nine years o.'d he came to America with his father, W. E. Wormald.
Both followed same trade (carding and cloth dressing). He came to Conneaut-
ville about 1846 and started a grocery store, but his health failed and he
returned to Venango County, Penn. After his marriage, however, he came back
here and, together with his father, brother, and William Crider, purchased
the woolen mills, put in expensive machinery and did an extensive business
until 1878. At the time of his death, which occurred in the latter year, he
was President and Director of and principal stockholder in the First National
Bank, and a large stockholder in the chemical woi-ks here, and stockholder in the
Keystone Tanning Company of Springboro, Penn. Mr. Wormald was a Chris-
tian man, an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his widow is
a consistent member. He donated the ground on which the church is built and
gave liberally to its support. Mr. and Mrs. Wormald adopted the daughter of
his only sister and reared and educated her as their own child. She is now
residing with our subject in her beautiful residence on the old homestead.
HORATIO N. YOUNG, retired cabinet-maker, Conneautville, was born
August 27, 1808, in Saratoga County, N. Y. ; son of Nicholas and Elizabeth
(Ostrander)Young, both natives of that county. Nicholas Young, a soldier of
the Revolutionary war, commenced life for himself as carpenter and joiner,
but afterward followed agricultural pursuits. Both he and his wife, who died
in 1848, were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They were par-
ents of twelve children, two now living. Our subject, the seventh born in this
family, is a self-made man. Acquiring his education without an instructor,
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be taught school for seventenn years. He then learned cabinet-making. He
came to Crawford County in the fall of 1838, settling in Conneautville in
1841, and successfully engaged in the cabinet-making business till June 1,
1874, when his shop, tools and entire stock were consumed by tire. Mr. Young
was married in 1833 to Calisty Hard, who died in 1835. He then married,
in 1841, Mary M. Hawks, born April 22, 1816, in Lincolnshire, England. By
this union were eight children, five now living: William H. ; Mary C, wife of
I. Leet; Alice A., wife of F. H. Walker; Helen, and C. Frank, a machinist
and draughtsman in the employ of the Dayton Screw Company. He is a
promising young mechanical genius. One son, George W., enlisted in 1861,
in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving in the Army of the Potomac. He
was twice taken prisoner, and finally starved to death at Andersonville. Mrs.
Young, who has been an invalid for about two years, is a consistent member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a well-informed man of a
literary turn of mind, and has given good educational advantages to his chil-
dren. In politics he was formerly a Jeffersonian Democrat, but now votes with
the Republican party. He has strong temperance principles.
SUMMERHILL TOWNSHIP.
MINOR T. CARR (deceased) was born June 17, 1802, in Tompkins
County, N. Y., son of Job and Mehitabel (Cash) Carr, parents of five boys
and two girls. Their sons John and Daniel were soldiers in the war of
1812. Our subject married, October 20, 1830, Miss Sarah Houtz, a native of
Lansing, N. Y. , born October 9, 1806. They moved to Crawford County in
1836, settling first in Conneaut Township, but afterward in Summerhill Town-
ship, where Mr. Carr purchased the farm their daughters are now living on.
They were parents of six children, four now living, viz. : Anthony H.; Emma;
Adelia, wife of Dr. A. T. Clark, of Greenville, Penn. ; Sarah A., widow of
Andres C. Sterling, whose grandfather was a brother of Washington Sterling.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling were parents of two children: Wayne C. and Anna A.
Mr. Sterling was a member of Company H, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer
Infantry, and died of disease contracted while in the service, February 25,
1873. His widow lives with her sister Emma, on the old homestead of our
subject. Minor T. Carr was a carpenter and joiner by trade, which he worked
at in the early part of his life, but after moving to Summerhill Township, he
engaged in farming. He died, July 21, 1880, his wife having preceded him
June 22, 1870. They were both Christian people and consistent members of
the Baptist Church. Their daughter Miss Emma is a graduate of Edinboro
(Erie County, Penn.) Normal School, and a teacher of considerable experience.
She is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Conneautville, this county.
H. H. DAVENPORT, farmer, P. O. Dicksonburg. was born in Tompkins
County, N. Y., March J 8, 1821, son of Solomon and Nancy (Van Order) Dav-
enport and brother of J. A. Davenport, whose sketch appears below. Our sub-
j ect, who is fourth in the family, received a partial academic education, and
taught school about five terms in his younger days; afterward engaged in boat
building and repairing, along the line of the Erie Extension Canal, which
business he followed for about twenty years; also worked at the carpenters and
joiner's trade. He was married in 1847, to Betsy McDowell, a native of Sum-
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merhill Township, this county, born in 1828, and daughter of George
McDowell, whose father, John, was a brother of the father of Samuel S.
McDowell. Three children were the result of this union: George F.,an
attorney at law in Meadville and ex District Attoroey; James L., an extensive
farmer in Summit Township, and Miss Lida A. Our subject and wife are
members of the R. T. of T. He is owner of 150 acres of well-improved
land, part of which is his father's old homestead. In politics he is Repub-
lican.
JOHN A. DAVENPORT, farmer, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born in Tomp-
kins County, N. Y., December 8, 1827; son of Solomon and Nancy (Van Corder)
Davenport, former a native of Tompkins County, N. Y. , latter of New Jersey.
They were parents of twelve children; members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Solomon Davenport, who was a farmer, settled inSummerhill Town-
ship, this county, October 22, 1833, on 200 acres of land, very little of which
was then cleared, but by hard work he soon subdued it to cultivation. He held
a life membership in the Foreign Missionary Society. He died November 2,
1870, aged seventy-live years, and his widow followed him August 28, 1883,
aged ninety. Our subject, who was seventh in the family, received a common
school education and was brought up a farmer. He was married in 1851 to
Miss Mary P. McDowell, a native of this township, born October 20, 1880,
daughter of Alexander and Julia A. McDowell, whose biography appears else-
where, and to this union were born four children, three of whom are now living:
"William A., Etta A. (wife of George Parkison) and Lina C. (wife of Joseph
Cole). Mr. and Mrs. Davenport are members of the R. T. of T. He is owner
of 150 acres of well- improved land, part of which is his father's old home-
stead. He has held several township offices; in politics he is a Republican.
Of our subject's brothers and sisters, Leonard M. was a soldier during the
war of the Rebellion in the Second Ohio Cavalry, and died October 1862, in
camp at Fort Scott, Kau., of disease contracted in the service; James V. died
in Solano County, Cal., Juno 25, 1869; following died in LaSalle County, 111.:
Lucy J. (wife of W. L. F. Jones), February 16, 1858, Julia A. (wife of Edwin
Jones), April 13, 1863, and Alfred W., December 12, 1854; Alice A., the
eldest daughter (wife of Robert G. Henry), died March 24, 1877.
JOHN DEARBORN, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born on the farm he
now owns and lives on in Summerhill Township, this county, March 23, 1803;
son of John and Hannah (Surena) Dearborn, former a native of New Hamp-
shire, latter of Westmoreland County, Penn. They came to Crawford County
in 1801, and are parents of ten children, of whom three only are now living.
Were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he took a special
interest John Dearborn, Sr., was a shoe-maker by trade, at which he worked
in his younger days; was owner, at one time, of 400 acres of land. He gave
his children as good an education as the country afforded. Our subject, who is
fourth in the family, married, in 1831, Miss Catharine Cease, anativeof Haylield
Township, this county, and daughter of Rudolph Cease, one of the veiy early
settlers of western Crawford, having come in 1809. This union has been
blessed with four children, three now living: Harriet M. (wife of A. Wood),
Margaret E. (wife of B. Sunderlin), Nancy N. (wife of C. J. Nisley). Our
subject, wife and all the daughters are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dearborn have lived together on the same farm for
over fifty-three years. He is owner of tifty acres of land, part of which is his
father's old homestead. Has held several township offices; in politics has
been a Republican since the formation of the party; formerly a Democrat.
CALEB R. FETTERMAN, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born on the
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farm he now owns and lives on in Summerhill Township, this county, Novem-
ber 3, 1828; son of James und Savina (Rhodes) Fetteiman, former a native of
Juniata County, latter of Mercer County, Penn. James Fetterman oame to
Crawford County in 1788, at the age of eighteen years. He was a surveyor
by occupation; was owner, at one time, of 1,200 acres of land, and he and his
sons cleared up the greater part of the farm our subject now lives on. He
was a man of prominence and good education. He built and operated a dis-
tillery on the farm now owned by our subject, and was engaged in that busi-
ness when the, " Whiskey Rebellion" broke out in Pennsylvania. He died
March 14, 1838, and his widow followed him in 1871. They were parents of
four children, all now living, of ivhom our subject is second. He had a com-
mon school education and when only eight years old was thrown on his own
resources. He was twice married; on first occasion in 1852, to Miss Mary
C. Falkenburg, a native of this county, and daughter of John Falkenburg, an
old settler of this county. Two children were bom to this union: Morgan L.,
married April 6, 1884, to Minnie A., daughter of John Holman, of Conneaut
Township; and Lenora A., wife 'of Ira Allen. Mrs. Fetterman died in 1856,
and our subject then married her cousin, Miss Angeline Falkenburg, also a
native of Crawford County. The result of this union has been six chil-
dren, five now living; Mary, Henry S., Estelle, Harry, and AUie. Our sub-
ject owns ninety acres of well-improved land, his father's old homestead. He
has held several township offices; in politics is a Republican.
ALBERT FISH, farmer, P. O. Conneautville,wa8 born in Rensselaer vi lie,
N. Y., April 12, 1810; son of Joseph and Deborah (Dean) Fish, the former a
native of Rhode Island, the latter of New York. They came to Crawford
County February '22, 1816, with our subject's father, who had visited this sec-
tiofi some time previous on horseback. He was a Quaker. His father was a
native of England and an old sea captain, who visited our subject at his house
when over ninety years old. Joseph Fish was a carpenter and joiner by trade,
but after coming to this county he followed farming, having taken up 700 acres
of land, most of which he and his sons cleared. The family numbered ten chil-
drea, six now living. After being in this county several years the parents
joined the Methodist Church, although they were instrumental in organizing a
Quaker society in Conneaut Township on first arrival. Joseph died in 1859;
his widow followed him in 1868. Our subject, who is fourth in the family,
received his education by the fireside at home, at night, having to work hard
in the daytime. He learned the trades of carpenter and joiner and millwright,
at which he worked till 1853, when he commenced farming. In 1833 Mr.
Fish married Miss Margaret Bagley, a native of Greene County, N. Y., daugh-
ter of Daniel and Elizabeth Bagley, who came to Crawford County in 1817.
Six children were born to this union, all now living and have families. Their
names are Prudence (wife of Alpheus Cobum), Olive J. (wife of F. W. Els-
worth), Adelia and Fidelia (twins, the former the wife of L. R. Klumph, the
latter the wife of C. H. Cobum); Emeline E. (wife of Thomas Roddy), and
Ed B. Mrs. Fish was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
She died October 13, 1883, having lived with her husband over half a century.
Our subject is owner of 102 acres of improved land, on which he has resided
over fifty-one years. He has held all the township offices; was Justice of the
Peace one term. In politics he is a Republican with strong temperance pro-
clivities, having been a member of many temperance societies, of which he
assisted in organizing not a few.
THOMAS T. HALL, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was bom in Cheater
County, Penn., September 3, 1813, son of Thomas and Phoebe (Mode) Hall,
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also natives of Chester County, parents of five children, three now living.
They were members of the Society of Friends or Quakers. Thomas Hall, Sr.,
was a farmer all his days. He died in 1859; his widow in 1875. Our sub-
ject, who is third in the family, received a good common school education. He
came to Crawford County in 1848 and purchased 360 acres of woodland in the
southern part of Summerhill Township, and of this tract of land he was instru-
mental in clearing one- third. He married, September 12, 1854, Miss Eosan-
nah B. Smith, a native of Summit Township, this county, and daughter of
Daniel Smith, a son of John Smith, who was one of the very earliest settlers
of Crawford County west of French Creek. Four children were born to this
union, three now living: Flora D., L. Mabel and Sarah A. Mrs. Hall is
a member of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject now owns fifty acres
of well- improved land, part of what he first settled on. He built a steam
sawmill in this county, and this he operated about ten years, when it burned
down, entailing a loss to Mr. Hall of $1,000. He read medicine two years,
and attended one course of lectures at Philadelphia. He has a decided liter-
ary turn of mind, and has been a great reader on scientific subjects. In
politics he was in his younger days an old line Whig, but since the war of the
Rebellion has been an adherent of the Anti -Monopoly party, and is a strong
advocate of temperance.
M. T. JENKINS, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Centre County,
Penu., October 23, 1816, son of John and Mary (McDonald) Jenkins; former
a native of Chester County, latter of Huntingdon County, Penn. They came
to Crawford County about 1826, and were parents of two children, of whom
M. T. is the eldest and the only survivor of the family. John Jenkins, who
was a farmer all his days, died June 15, 1879. His father was a soldier in
the Kevolutionary war, and was present at the battle of Brandywine. Mrs.
Jenkins, who was a member of the Presbyterian Church, died in 1863. Our
subject was married, January 11, 1838, to Miss Clarinda S. Randall, a native
of Oswego County, N. Y., born May 29, 1821. Her father came to Crawford
County in 1836. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was in the engage-
ment at Sackett's Harbor. He and his wife were members of the Free'-AVill Bap-
tist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Jenkins have been born seven children, five
now living, viz.: John P., David S., Mary J., wife of Thomas Morrow; Eliza
C, wife of James Foust, and George M. Our subject is owner of 100 acres
of excellent land, which he cleared and converted into a fine farm from a
mere wilderness. Ho has held several township offices. In politics he is a
Democrat.
JAMES J. JOLLY, farmer, and general canal agent, P. O. Conneaut-
ville, was born in Ireland, December 24, 1832, son of James and Magdalen
Jolly, former of whom had been a soldier in the British Army twenty-six
years, fifteen of which he served as Lieatenant, the highest rank that could be
reached in those days by merit, anything higher being obtainable by purchase.
He fought at the battle of Alexandria, Egypt, March 21, 1801, and at Water-
loo. June 18, 1815. Our subject has a watch which this gallant old soldier
captured in the first-named battle. James and Magdalen Jolly were parents
of six children. He died in 1877, aged ninety-two years, and his widow,
February 11, 1884, aged eighty three. Our subject, who is eldest in the
family, received a good common school education; he immigrated to America in
1852, and commenced work as a laborer on a farm and in a saw-mill. He
married in 1857, Miss Eliza J. McDowell, a native of Summerhill Township,
this county, born April 30, 1839. To this union were born four children:
Elsie A., wife of John Ellis; Lizzie, wife of C. W. Belknap; J. Irvin and
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Tina C. Mr. Jolly came from his mother country penniless, and Las now, by
hard work and industry, accumulated a considerable amount of this world's
goods, owning fifty acres of well-improved land and much other property.
He Las held the office of canal agent since 1872; has been County Sealer four
years; Supervisor two terms, and has held all the township offices. He is
Grand Knight of the A. O. U. W. ; in politics he is a strong Republican.
DORR KLUMPH, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Otsego County,
N. Y., May 20, 1847, son of Lester R. and Laura A. (Slayton) Klumph,
natives of Springfield, N. Y., parents of three children. They came to Craw-
ford County in 1851. Lester R. Klumph was a blacksmith, a trade he worked
at in his younger days. He carried on a shop in Conneautville for six years.
He was a Colonel in the State militia; a Justice of the Peace at one time, and
has held several township offices; a member of the Universalist Church. He
died January 2, 1883. His widow, also a member of the Universalist Church,
is now living with our subject on the old homestead; she is a sister of G. W.
Slayton. Our subject, who is second in the family, was educated at Conneaut-
ville. lEe was married, in 1870, to Miss Lilian Pettis, a native of Lyons, N.
Y. One daughter was born to this union — Mary A. Mr. Klumph lives on
the old homestead of ninety-five acres, located east of Conneautville corpora-
tion, one of the first settled farms in Crawford County, and on which Mr.
Klumph erected a tine residence in 1862, making it, with other improvements,
one of the finest farms in western Crawford. In polities he is a Democrat.
Our subject's father was President of Crawford County Agricultural Society
for several terms. He was a F. & A. M. , and a member of the I. O. O. F.
HOMER J. LANE, farmer, and Justice of the Peace, P. 0. Conneaut-
ville, was born in Braceville Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, February 25,
1825, son of Erastus and Mabel (Hines) Lane, natives of Hartford, Conn.,
parents of eleven children, eight now living. Erastus Lane was an extensive
farmer. He died in 1869 and his widow followed him in 1880. Our subject,
who is the sixth child, received a common school education, and early in life
engaged in mercantile pursuits. He came to Crawford County in 1851 and
commenced clerking in Conneautville for G. C. Boyntou. He married in
1854, Miss Henrietta Van Liew, a native of New York and daughter of Cor-
nelius Van Liew, one of the early landlords of the Power House. One daugh-
ter was born to this union — Emma B., wife of John Filer. Mrs. Lane died in
1850, and our subject then married, in 1858, Miss Sarah J. Van Liew, a sister
of his first wife. To this union were born four children, viz. : Cora D., Etta
M. , Lottie B. and Ada M. Mr. Lane is owner of 100 acres of improved land;
■was a Sergeant during the war of the Rebellion in the Fifty-sixth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, stationed at New Creek, and served with the Army
of the Potomac. He served in all three months, and was honorably dis-
charged. He is a member of the G. A. R. ; was five years a Justice of the
Peace at Conneautville, and is now a Justice of the Peace of Summerhill
Township. In politics he is a Republican.
FREEDOM LORD, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Saratoga
County, N. Y., March 2, 1S16, son of Freedom and Eunice (Prichard) Lord,
natives of Connecticut, who came to Crawford County in 1830. They were
parents of eight children, two only now living. Freedom Lord. Sr., was an
invalid, and during the war of 1812 enlisted in an invalid company, perform-
ing home duty. He was a blacksmith by trade, and had a shop on his farm.
He took up 100 acres of land which he and his sons cleared and improved.
He held some township offices: was Master of a Masonic Lodge many years.
He died in October, 1802. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
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Mrs. Lord died in March, 1864. Our subject, who is the youngest in the fam-
ily, received a good common school education, all through his own efforts,
and taught school four terms. He married, in 1842, Miss Elizabeth Beatty, a
native of Perry County, Penn., and daughter of James Beatty, who came to
Crawford County in the fall of 1826. He was a soldier in the war of 1812;
represented his county in the Legislature one term, and was a very prominent
man. To this union were born seven children, live now living: Eleanor L., wife
of Miron Ransom; George B. , who taught school eleven years; Francis L., a
clerk in Conneautville; S. Grace, wife of J. D. Howard; and Ida M. Mr. Lord
is a member of the Universalist Church, his wife of the Presbyterian. Our
subject is owner of fifty-live acres improved land, his father's old homestead.
Has held several township offices. In politics is a Democrat.
J. B. McDowell, mlller, merchant, farmer and Postmaster, Dick-
sonburg, was born in Summerhill Township, this county, January 31, 1821,
son of Alexander McDowell. He is the eldest child in the family, and received
only a limited education. In 1846 he married Miss Betsey E. Smith, a native
of Hayfield Township, and daughter of Rev. Nelson Smith, a very early settler
in his section, and a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Three
children have blessed this union: Ensign P., Mary A., wife of Edwin Thack-
eray; and Corrie M., wife of E. J. McCracken. Our subject, wife and family,
are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he and his wife are
members of the R. T. of T. In 1861 Mr. McDowell purchased the water-
power grist-mill and other property at Dicksonburg, and has since engaged in
the milling business. The mill has two run of four-feet buhrs; does both cus-
tom and merchant's work, and is kept continually running. He was appointed
Postmaster at Dicksonburg in January, 1873, where he has had a store, well
stocked with general merchandise, since 1878, and has been doing an excellent
business. He also deals in phosphates. He is owner of thirty-five acres of
improved land. Held the office of Supervisor during the war for six consecu-
tive years; has filled several township offices; in politics is a Republicim.
BRADFORD B. McDOWELL, farmer, and dealer in agricultural imple-
ments, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born on the farm he now owns and lives on in
Summerhill Township, this county, December 13, 1845, son of John and Eliza
(Stanley) McDowell, former a native of this township, latter of Granville, N.
y. They were parents of four children, and are both now living. John
McDowell was a farmer during the greater part of his life; he has held sev-
eral township offices; in politics is a Republican. The grandfather of our
subject went to New Orleans from Pittsburgh, Penn., when a young man, on
a raft. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; was a witness againit Aaron
Burr when he was indicted for treason at Philadelphia. He and his brother
George were hired by Burr to take rafts down the Ohio. George died near
New Orleans. Our subject, who is second in the family, taught school during
his younger days. He married, in 1871, Miss Tliirza H. Spencer, a native of
Ohio, and daughter of John Spencer. To this union were born three chil-
dren: Ethel A., Spencer J. and Lynn B. Mrs. McDowell is a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Oui- subject is owner of 129 acres of well-improved
land, and he makes a specialty in connection with his farm of breeding South-
down sheep, of which he has a fine flock. He and his father have boon
engaged in the sale of agricultural implements very extensively for some years,
and have met with much success, the "Champion Reaper and Mower" being
one of his specialties. In politics Mr. McDowell is a Republican.
CHARLES B. McDOWELL, farmer and surveyor, P. O. Dicksonburg,
was born on the farm he now owns and lives on in Summerhill Township, this
county, June 2, 1849; son of George and Anna (Bagley) McDowell, who were
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parents of five children. George McDowell was a native of Summerhill
Township, son of John McDowell, a soldier in the war of 1812, and a brother
of the father of Samuel S. McDowell. George settled on the farm of eighty
acres on which our subject now lives, and this he cleared. He died August
24, 1869. His widow is now living on the old homestead with her son,
Charles B., having attained the ripe old age of seventy-seven years. She is a
sister of Albert Fish's wife. Our subject, who is the youngest child in the
family, received a partial academic education, and taught school two terms in
an early day. He was married April 10, 1873, to Miss Frances D. Rockwell,
a native of Spring Township, this county, and daughter of Orin Rockwell, an
early settler of Spring Township. Four children were born to this union,
viz.: George R., Ada S., Charles O. and Bessie L. Mrs. McDowell is a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her parents reared a family of
live children: Henry A., Emeline P., Sarah D., John B. and Frances D., all
now deceased except Sarah D. and Frances D. Henry A. and John B. both
died from effects of disease contracted in the army. Emeline P. and Sarah D.
were experienced school teachers in this section. George M. McDowell, now
living, our subject's brother, was a soldier in Company K, One Hundred and
Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; served three years and washonorably
discharged at the close of the war. His company acted as body-guard to
President Lincoln. Mr. McDowell has always engaged in farming, and for
the last three yeai's has acted as land surveyor through his section. He also
takes special interest m the culture of bees.
"WILLIAM McKAY, farmer, P. 0. Conneautville, was bom on the farm he
now owns and lives on, in Summerhill Township, thi? county, February 11,
1825; son of Robert and Mary (Gardner) McKay, natives of Westmoreland
County, Penn., parents of eight children, six now living. They were consis-
tent members of the old Seceder Church, in which Mr. McKay took special
interest. Robert McKay, who had been a Captain in the war of 1812, sta-
tioned at Erie, took up 200 acres ot land where our subject now lives, and this
he and his sons cleared and improved. He was a farmer ail his days; held
several township oflBces. He died in 1857, aged over eighty-one years. His
father was a Revolutionary soldier and they came together to Crawford
County in 1797. Mrs. Robert McKay died in 1863 at the age of eighty years.
Our subject, who is the seventh in the family, plied bis trade of carpenter and
joiner a considerable portion of his life in addition to working on the farm.
He owns over ninety acres of well-improved land, part of his father's old
homestead. He married, in 1848, Miss Eliza Montgomery, a native of Alle-
gheny County, Penn., who bore him six children, four now living: Eugene,
Ida J., Harley R. and Malcolm W., all of whom have received a good education.
Two of the sons taught school to some extent. Mr. and Mrs. McKay are mem-
bers of the United Presbyterian Church. He has held several township offices.
In politics he is a Democrat.
H. M. PROCTOR, farmer, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born on the farm he
now owns and lives on, in Summerhill Township, this county, October 3,
1843, son of Thomas and Anna (DePue) Proctor, also natives of Summerhill
Township, parents of six children; members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and true. Christian people. Thomas Proctor, whose father was among
the very first settlers of western Crawford, was a Justice of the Peace many
years, and held all the township oifices. He was the first Postmaster in Sum-
merhill Township, and had the postoifice on the farm our subject now owns.
He kept store for several years in Dicksonburg, in addition to working his
farm, and he cleared a great deal of- land. He died in 1865, his widow in
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1867. Our subject is third in the family now living. He married, in January,
1871, Miss Emma McCray, a native of Harmonsburg, this county, and daugh-
ter of John McCray, whose father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and one
of the earliest settlers in the neighborhood of Harmonsburg. John McCray
taught school in this section in an early day. He and his wife were members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. She died in 1883, and Mr. McCray is
now living with his son, Hiram, at Spring, this county. To Mr. and Mrs.
Proctor have been born three children: Roy M., Guy H., and Paul. Mrs.
Proctor is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is owner of 107
acres of well-improved land, his father's old homestead. He has held some of
the township offices. In polities is a Democrat.
RICHARD H. P. PROCTOR, farmer, proprietor of livery stable and hack
line, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born on the farm he now ovvns and lives on, in
Supamerhill Township, this county, November 3, 1847, son of Richard D. and
Elizabeth (DePue) Proctor, natives also of this township; parents of five chil-
dren, thi'ee now living; members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; both
now living. Richard D. Proctor is a brother of the father, and Mrs. Proctor
a sister of the mother of H. M. Proctor, whose biogi-aphy appears above. He
is a blacksmith, a trade he worked at in Dicksonbui-g for over forty years, and
in his younger days on the Erie Canal. Our subject, who is fourth in the
family, has always engaged in farming. He married, August 3, 1875, Miss
Ray C. Brown, a native of Canfield, Ohio, and daughter of Rev. G. H. Brown.
The result of this union has been one son — George B. Mrs. Proctor is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject owns a half -interest
in eighty acres of excellent land, his father's old homestead He also owns
and runs the daily hack line between Conneautville and Meadville, and is
about embarking in a first-class livery business at Conneautville, Penn. In
politics Mr. Proctor is a Democrat.
DAVID SEBAUGH, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Summerhill
Township, this county, September 22, 1821, son of George and Sarah (Win-
gard) Sebaugh, natives of Lancaster County, Penn., who came to Crawford
County in 1820, parents of five children, two now living. George Sebaugh,
who had been a farmer all his life, died in August, 1873, his wife in August,
1862. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject,
who is third in the family, received a common school education. He married,
December, 1843, Miss Betsy Vredenburg, a native 'of New York State, and a
sister of Edmund Vredenburg (see his biography). Seven children were born
to this union, five now living: Mafy D., wife of D. Inglis; Emma A., wife of
C. Merrit; John W., married to a daughter of A. A. Wood (have one son,
Bruce W.); Lorenzo D., a farmer in Summerhill Township, married to Julia
McMillan, and Edmund B. Mr. Sebaugh enlisted February 8, 1864, in Com-
pany I, Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served in the Army of the Potomac
under Gen. Sheridan, until the close of the war. He participated in the bat-
tles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania Court House, in front of
Richmond, Weldon Railroad, was all through the siege of Petersburg, besides
being in many other minor engagements, and finally at Lee's sun-ender.
He was injured by a rifle ball, in front of Richmond, from which he has never
recovered; was honorably discharged at the close of the war, and returned
home, where he has since followed^farming. Our subject and his wife are
members of the United Brethren Church. In politics he is a Republican.
M. D. SHAW, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Centre Road Station, was
born in Dutchess County, N. Y., May 6, 1811; son of Moses and Lucy A. (Cross)
Shaw, also natives of Dutchess County. They were members of the Baptist
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Church; parents of eleven children, five of whom are now living. Moses Shaw,
who was a farmer, died in 1856, and his widow in 1864. Our subject, who is
the fifth child in the family, was married in 1832, to Julia A. Miller, a native
of Orange County, N. Y. He came to Crawford County same year and settled
on sixty-eight acres of woodland in Summerhill Township in 1836, which he
cleared up as well as several other farms in the vicinity. To Mr. and Mrs.
Shaw were born eleven children, ten now living, viz.: Lucy J., wife of Levi
Walton; Moses M. ; Mary C, wife of Chester Walton; William M. ; Harriet M.,
wife of Andrew Walton; Filena, wife of Seth S. Dorchester; Louisa, wife of
Simon Nichols; Rachel A., wife of George Stevens; Carrie M., wife of S. Mil-
ler, and John C. The families all reside within a few miles of their parents.
Their son, Thomas Johnson, was a soldier during the war of the Rebellion, in
the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and died
of disease contracted in the service, April 4, 1862. Our subject, wife and chil-
dren are members of the Evangelical Church, which is situated on one corner
of his land. Mr. Shaw donated the ground and was mainly instrumental in
building the church. He is the owner of 160 acres of well-improved land, and
is making a specialty of raising a pure breed of Holstein cattle; he has given
much land to his children. Our subject has held several township offices; in
politics is a Republican. This worthy old pioneer has about forty grandchil-
dren and five greatgrandchildren.
WILLIAM M. SHAW, farmer and breeder of Durham cattle, P. O. Dick-
sonburg, was born in Summerhill Towsnhip, this county, March 7, 1842; son
of M. D. Shaw, whose biography appears above. He received a good common
school education. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted, on first occa-
sion, in the three months' service and was stationed during that period at New
Creek, Va., and then returned home. In the spring of 1864 our subject again
enlisted, this time in the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, attached to the Army
of the Potomac. He participated in the campaign of the Wilderness, and was
in several minor engagements. During the service he contracted diseases
from which he has never thoroughly recovered; was honorably discharged after
the close of the war, June 12, 1865. He married, in the spring of 1866, Miss
Alinda E. Frey, a native of Conneaut Township, this county, and daughter of
Jacob Frey, one of the very early settlers of Crawford County. Mr. and Mrs.
Shaw have no children of their own, but have adopted an orphan boy who is
named Frank Ross Shaw. He was born in Long Island. Our subject and wife
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the R. T. of T. He is
owner of 110 acres of well-improved land, and is making a specialty of breed-
ing and raising Durham cattle. In politics Mr. Shaw is a Republican.
GILMAN STANLEY, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Conneautville, was bora
in Granville, N. Y., February 26, 1826; son of Abner and Betsy (Jones) Stan-
ley, who came to Crawford County in March, 1838. They were parents of six
children, three now living; were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Abner Stanley, who was a farmer, died in 1840, his widow in 1848. Our sub-
ject, who is the fifth in the family, learned when young the trade of carpenter
and joiner. He married, November 28, 1850, Miss Matilda McDowell, a native
of Summerhill Township, this county, and a daughter of James McDowell, a
Captain in the war of 1812, and brother of the father of Samuel S. McDowell.
Her mother, Mrs. Jane (Johnson) McDowell, was a native of Ireland and sister
of the father of A. Johnson. Five children were the result of this union, viz.:
Laura J., wife of J. W. Fish; James C. ; Harry E. ; Herman G. and Frank C.
Mr. Stanley is owner of forty acres of well-improved land, and, although a
sound practical farmer, has worked the better part of his life at his trade. He
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has held several township offices. lu politics he was formerly Republican, is
now independent.
W ILLIAM C. STERLING, farmer, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born on the
farm he now owns and lives on, in Snmmerhill Township, this county, March
16, 1840; son of Washington and Solama (Englehaupt) Sterling, both born
near Philadelphia, Penn., parents of eight children, six now living; members
of the Presbyterian Church. Washington Sterling, was of Scotch-Irish descent,
a soldier ifi the war of 1812. He came to Crawford County in 1796, and took
up 400 acres of land, most of which he cleared. He was very liberal in
church matters, and a man of sound integrity. He died in 1861; his widow
November 1&, 1881. Their son Hiram was a soldier during the Rebellion,
in the One Hundred and Thirty -Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
and died from, disease in hospital, February 7, 1863. Our subject, who is the
sixth in the family, received a good, common school education, and taught
school one term. He married, June 9, 1863, Miss Sylvia Holman, a native of
Chautauqua County, N. Y., and daughter of Benjamin F. Holman, a brother
of JohnG. Holman's father. Mr. Sterling is owner of 101 acres of land, part
of his father's old homestead; he has held several of the township offices, and
was the Census Enumerator in 1880; is a memberof the A. O. U. W. and Royal
Arcanum; in politics he is a Republican. The first schoolhouse built in Snm-
merhill Township was located on the farm our subject now owns. The
mother of Mr. Sterling was of German descent. Her father was one of the
Hessian soldiers sent over by the British to America during the Revolutionary
war, but he deserted and joined the American forces, with whom he served
five years, three of which as one of Gen. Washington's body guard.
EDMUND VREDENBURG, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born in Scho-
harie County, N. Y., October ] 2, 1823 ; son of John and Phoebe (Morehouse) Vre-
denburg, natives of New York State, who came to Crawford County in 1831,
settling in Hay field Township; were parents of four children, both members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. John Vrendenburg purchased 100 acres of
land in Hayfield Township, and this he cleared and improved; was a farmer
all his life; his father was a native of Holland, a minister of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. John died in 1839, aged forty-two years, fi-om the effects
of an accident (a tree having fallen on him), and his widow in October, 1867.
Our subject, who is second in the family, received a common school education.
He was married January 11, 1844, to Miss Lucinda Hulburd, a native of Ham-
burg, N. Y., and daughter of William Hulburd, who came to Crawford County
in 1836, took up and cleared a farm of fifty acres in Hayfield Township. He
has been a Justice of the Peace, and has held several other prominent offices.
He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church. She died August
15, 1879, and he followed her May 7, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Vreden-
burg have been parents of six children, four now living, viz.: Delilah, wife of
G. L. Line; Mary J., wife of E. O. Satterlee; Rachel, wife of O. A. Wood;
and John W., who has taught school several terms. Our subject, wife and all
the children are members of the Tnited Brethren Church. Mr. Vredenburg
settled on his present farm of fifty acres in Summerhill Township in ]847,
and all he owns has been acquired by hard work and industry. He has held
several township offices; in politics he is a Republican.
ALANSON W. WATERS, farmer, P. O. Conneautville, was born in Sum-
merhill Township, this coimty, February 22, 1829; son of David and Chloe
(Hitchcock) Waters, former a native of Massachusetts, latter of New York.
They came to Crawford County in November, 1825; were parents of ninechil
dren, eight now living. David Waters settled in this township on a farm,
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■which he cleared and sold; then moved to near Erie, Penn., where he bonght
another farm which he partly cleared; then went to Michigan for a time and
finally returned to Crawford County, where he remained several years; again
sold his farm and went to Tennessee, where he died in May. 1371. His
widow is now living in Conneaut Township, this county, with her daughter,
Mrs. Maria P. Swift; she is a member of the Universalist Church. Our sub-
ject, who is second in the family, learned the trade of cabinet-maker, at which
he chiefly worked until 1879. In 1864 he enlisted in the Third Pennsyl-
vania Heavy Artillery, serving under Gen. Batler at Dutch Gap, with the
Army of the James in Fort Harrison. He was honorably discharged at
Fortress Monroe in June, 1865, and returned home. Mr. Waters married,
October 31, 1852, Miss Dorcas S. Ball, a nativeof Barnard, Vt, and daughter
of Samuel and Susan Ball, former of whom came to this county in 1851, and
died April 1, 1869, aged ninety years. He was a man possessed of a strong
mind, a great reader. Mrs. Ball died January 9, 1856, aged fifty-four years.
Three children have been born to this union, one now living — Mary M. — wife
of Henry L. Mang. Mrs. Waters is a member of the Universalist Church.
Mr. Waters moved to his present farm of thirty-five acres, in Summerhill
Township, in 1879. He is a member of the E. A. U. and of the G. A. K. ; in
politics a Republican.
F. A. WEBB, farmer, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born in Turnersville, this
county, September 20, 1844, son of William and Lavina (Carpenter) Webb,
former a native of New York, latter of Rutland, Vt. They came to Crawford
County in 1840, and were parents of five children. William Webb kept a
hotel in Turnersville f6r about twenty years, besides working a farm of 150
acres. He died February, 1860. His widow, who was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, died March 23, 1879. Our subject, who is the
eldest in the family of five, received a good common school education and was
brought up a farmer. He married, July 3, 1866, Miss Mary Clark, a native
of Trumbull County, Ohio, and daughter of Lefflet Clark, an extensive cattle
dealer, who, together with his entire family, Mrs. Webb excepted, died of
typhoid fever in 1854. To our subject and wife were born three sons and
three daughters: Curtis L., J. Merton, Harry H. , Flora B. , Clara L. and
Blanche. Mr. Webb purchased 122 acres of improved land in Summerhill
Township, to which he moved in 1881. He has been Justice of the Peace,
and has tilled nearly all the township ofiices. [n politics he is a Democrat.
ANDREW A. WOOD, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was bom in Allegany
County, N. Y., in 1823, son of Elias and Amanda (Cary) Wood, natives of
Vermont, who came to Crawford County in June, 1848, latter deceased in
April, 1871, former now living with his son, Horatio, having attained the
patriarchal age of over ninety-one. They were parents of thirteen children,
five now living. During the war of the Rebellion five of their sons joined
the Union Army: Elias A., was killed at Cedar Mountain; Sylvester, lived only
six days after returning home, succumbing to disease contracted while in the
service; Horatio I., enlisted three times, serving through nearly all the war;
Alonzo M., served three months (he is since deceased), and Andrew A., was a
member of the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try. He served nine months with the Army of the Potomac; was in several
skirmishes and raids, "but escaped unscathed, and was honorably discharged.
Elias Wood was a millwright by trade, at which ho worked in his younger
days, but after coming to Crawford County he confined himself to farming.
His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Amanda Wood's
father, Oliver Cary, was also a soldier in that war, and was " out " seven
eo
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years; was in many engagements and was wounded in the left wrist He and
ten other soldiers were taken prisoners by the Indians, and all were massacred
excepting him, as he managed to escape by flight after enduring untold hard-
ships. Our subject was married in 1852 to Miss Harriet M., daughter of
John Dearborn. She is a native of Summerhill Township, born October 15,
1831. To this union were born five children, tour now living: Catharine A.,
wife of John Sebaugh; Orlando A.; Ida C, wife of Samuel Sproul, and Mary
L. Jerome E. died when nearly eleven years of age. Mrs. Wood is a mem-
ber of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Wood is owner of sixty-five acres of
well-improved land, mostly cleared by himself. He is a carpenter and joiner,
a trade he followed for twenty-five years. In politics he is a Eepublican.
STEUBEN TOWNSHIP.
BENJAMIN AUGUST, farmer, P. O. Townvijle, is a native of Venango
County, Penn., born October 26, 1814; son of John C. B, and Mary (Miller)
August, natives of St. Petersburg, Russia. The father settled in this county
in an early day, built a log-cabin and lived the life of a lone bachelor for sev-
eral years. His son, our subject, has done much toward making the county
what it is today. He has cleared up and improved many of its broad acres
and has given his life to agricultural pursuits. Mr. August was married
November 16, 1837, to Miss Susan Barton, of this county, a native of Cortland
County, N. Y. , born June 19, 1820, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Ostrander)
Barton, who were natives of New York State, of English and German descent,
respectively, and who settled in this county in 1836, where they lived and died.
Our subject is the father of nine children, of whom four are now living, viz.:
Charles, Caroline, Delfina and Richard M. Mr. August served a short time
in the late war in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry. Our subject and wife have beea members of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church for the past thirty years. In politics he«is a Green-
backer.
FREELOVE BAKER, farmer, P. 0. Townville, was born in Steuben
Township, this county, February 14, 1825, son of John and Mary (Gay)
Baker. He received a common school educatioa and was reared a farmer. He
purchased land in Steuben Township at the age of twenty years, upon which
he still resides. This he has since improved in various ways and is now com-
fortably situated. Mr. Baker was married in February, 1844, to Miss Betsy
E. Altenburg, who was born January 9, 1823, daughter of George and Mary
(Corn) Altenburg. To this union were born three sons and three daughters,
viz. : Mary E. (deceased), Edwin, Harriet E. (deceased), Lillie Bell, Frank
P. (deceased) and Fred. Our subject and wife are members of the Baptist
Church. He has served his township in many of its oflSces. Is a Democrat
in polities.
CASPER C. BAKER, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born May 3, 1840, in
Steuben Township, this county, son of John and Mary (Gay) Baker, natives
of New York State, and who settled in Athens Township, this county, in 1820,
and thence went, three years later, to the land Mr. Baker now occupies. They
reared a family of nine children. They died in this township, the mother
February 14, 1869, aged sixty-nine, and the father September 1, 1870, aged
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seventy-five. They are buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery, at Townville,
of which church they were both faithful members. John Baker was born April
23, 1795, in Washington County, N. Y. In the year 1813 he filled his elder
brother's place in the army. In March, 1820, he came to Athens Township,
this county, and made a commencement on a tract of land he had bought in
October of same year, and January 30, 1821, he returned to his former home.
He was united in marriage with Mary Gay, a native of the same county, born
April 6, 1800. Mr. Baker was married November 6, 1863, to Miss Arminta
Gregg, who was a native of Warren County, this State, born October 29. 1 844,
and daughter of John and Ann (Pilling) Gregg, natives of England and early
settlers in Warren County, Penn. To this union were born two children:
Erwin A., born April 5, 1868, and Winifred E., born August 27, 1873. Mrs.
Baker was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; she died January
19, 1880, and is now resting in the Baptist Cemetery: Mr. Baker is a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
OSCAR F. BARTON, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Crawford
County, Penn., March, 1837, son of William H. and Olive (Ostrander) Bar-
ton, who moved from New York State to this county in 1837, and setUed in
Troy Township, where Mr. Barton died in 1879, and where his widow still
resides. Our subject left his father's home at the age of eighteen years, and
worked in different parts of this county for a few years. He was married,
December 5, 1860, to Miss Iiucy A. Drake, a native of this county, born Feb-
ruary 22, 1842, a daughter of Francis and Jane (Navy) Drake, who were early
settlers in this county, of English and German descent, respectively. To Mr.
and Mra Barton were born seven sons, viz. ; Francis E. , Leroy W. , James E.,
Fred F., Lester M., Lewis H. and Leon C. Mrs. Barton is a member of the
Baptist Church. Their son Leroy W. is a natural artist and penman. Our
subject has some splendid Durham cattle on his farm. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
SIDNEY W. BOOTH, farmer, P. O. Tryonville, is a native of Essex
County, N.Y., born March 21, 1835, son of Enosand Mary (Way) Booth, who
were natives of Lempster, N. H., of English and Welsh'desoent, respectively.
They reared their family in New York State, and died in St. Lawrence County,
that State. The subject of this sketch received a common school education,
and began the carpenter trade at twenty-one years of age, which he followed a
few years, then gave some attention to the molding business for two or three
years; was in the army two and one-half years in a business capacity (sutler's
clerk), and in 1865 moved to this county, where he engaged in -prospecting for
oil fourteen years, and then, in 1878, he purchased land in Steuben Township
which he has improved in many ways, so that it is now valued at $50 per acre.
Mr. Booth has served in some of the township oflSces. He was married, March
21, 1859, to Miss Maria Clark, of St. Lawrence County, N. Y., born Septem-
ber 17, 1836, daughter of Ransford and Sarah (Wells) Clark, natives of Ver-
mont and New York, and of Irish and English descent, respectively, who died
in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. To our subject and wife have been born one
daughter and one son, viz.: Ida M., born December 28, 1860 (now deceased),
and Earnest C, born August 15, 1872. Mr. Booth is a Republican in politics.
HENRY BUCKLEY, Jb., farmer, P.O. Townville, was bom in Washington
County, N. Y., January 30, 1850, son of Henry and Harriet S. (Barber) Buck-
ley, natives of New York and Vermont States, respectively. They were mar-
ried in 1847, and emigrated from New York State to this county in 1860, where
he now resides. They reared a family of one son and two daughters, viz. :
Mary J., Henry and Laura S., all now living. Our subject has had the bene-
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fit of common and select schools, also spent three terms in the Normal School
of Edinboro, Penn., and followed school teaching several years in this county.
He purchased land in Steuben Township, this county, in 1877; has since added
to the same at different times until he now owns eighty-seven and a half acres
of well-improved land. Mr. Buckley has served his township in many of its
oflBces, and is now serving as Justice of the Peace. He was married May 29,
1879, to Miss Alice A. Hickman, a native of Oil City, Penn., born October 20,
1856, daughter of Simeon and Catharine (Rossman) Hickman, who were natives
of Ireland and Pennsylvania, and of Irish and German descent, respectively.
They were married in Venango County, Penn., where they reared a family of
three sons and three daughters, and where they died several years since. Mrs.
Henry Buckley, Jr., is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our
subject is a Democrat in politics.
JOHN W. BUEL, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born in Rome Township,
this county, April 5, 1827, son of Roswell S. and Sarah (Capron) Buel, natives
of Connecticut and Massachusetts, respectively, and of English descent. They
came to this county, in 1819, and reared a family of eight children, beginning
in the woods without any money. They had to go to Pittsburgh, Penn., for
supplies. Mr. Buel cleared up many acres of land. He served in some of the
county offices. They died in this county at the ages of eighty-nine and sixty-
nine years, respectively. Our subject received a common school education,
and in 1849 purchased land in Rome Township, this county, which he cleared
and sold, and then purchased a farm in Steuben Township, where he now
resides. He has built a good residence and made other improvements, his land
being now worth $50 per acre. Mr. Buel has served his township in some of
its offices. He was married April 8, 1855, to Miss Harriet E. Ludden, of this
county, born in Livingston County, N. Y., September, 18, 1834, and daughter
of Joseph and Electa (Benjamin) Ludden, natives of New York State and of
English descent. They lived in Livingston County, N. Y. ; came to this county
in 1855, and in 1866 moved to Erie County, this State, where they now reside,
aged seventy-six and seventy-four, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Buel were
born two sons and one daughter, viz. :LeweIlyn (deceased), Herbert A. and Ella
R. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Centreville. In politics he is a Republican.
DANIEL T. CASSELMAN, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Chau-
tauqua County, N. Y., born October 18, 1829, son of Jonas and Sarah (Horn)
Casselman, natives of Genesee County, N. Y. Tliey lived in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., for several years, then removed to this county, where they
remained about five years; returned to their native State, and there died ut
the age of seventy-nine and eighty-nine, respectively. Our subject received a
common school education, and in 1846 went to Wisconsin and purchased land.
Here he remained five years, then returned to New York State, and in 1854
moved to Pennsylvania, settling in this county. He purchased land in
Troy Township, which he cleared up and sold, and in 1856 moved to Steuben
Township, where he now has 108 acres of good land, and gives his entire
attention to general agriculture. Mr. Casselman served a short time in the
late war, in 1864. He was married January 1, 1854, to Miss Harriet A. Dur-
fee, a native of this county, born May 18, 1836, daughter of Otis L. and Louisa
(Stearns) Durfee, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts, and of Irish and
English descent, respectively. They married in Chautauqua County, N. Y.,
and moved to Pennsylvania in 1830, first to Venango County, and in 1834 to
this county, and were among the first settlers in Steuben Township. Mr. Dur-
fee was a Baptist minister of the Gospel, and organized the first Baptist soci-
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ety in the township. They had a family of four sons and two daughters.
Mr. Durfee died aged seventy-one, and Mrs. Durfee, aged sixty-four. To Mr.
and Mrs. Casselman were born five sons and five daughters: Theodore ¥.,
Willie E., Percy E., Alice C, Otis L-, Henry H., Bessie M., Jessie G., Mary
R. and Edna L., all now living except Otis and Mary. Mr. Casselman is a
Prohibitionist in politics.
DON E. CASTLE, farmer and gardener, P. 0. Tryonville, was born in
Litchfield County, Conn., August 28, 1818, son of William and Caroline
(Foote) Castle, natives of Connecticut, of English-French and Welsh descent,
and who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1851, settling in what is now Steuben
Township, this county, where Mr. Castle died in 1880, at the age of eighty
years, and where Mrs. Castle now resides in her eighty-third year. Their eld-
est son, our subject, came to this county in 1839, and settled in this township,
where he followed carpentering for twelve to fifteen years, and then purchased
land in 1847, upon which he now resides. This he has cleared and made
many improvements thereon, having built a good residence, etc., and has now
108 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Besides general agriculture Mr. Castle has
given some attention to lumbering and boating on Oil Creek and Allegheny
River. He has served his township in many of its offices; is a member of the
E. A. U. Our subject was married May 27, 1845, to Miss Ann T. Barber, a
native of this county, born February 19, 1822, daughter of Charles and Sylvi
(Oapron) Barber, natives of Vermont and New Hampshire, and of French and
English descent, respectively. They settled in this county about 1817, and
reared a family of six children, and here they died several years ago. To our
subject and wife have been born three sons and two daughters: Ellen, Charles
E., Joseph B., Don E. and Flora, two of whom are now living: Charles E.
and Don E. Mrs. Castle is a member of f.he Congregational Church. In pol-
itics our subject is a Democrat.
RITNER CLARK, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Warren County,
Penn., April 2, 1836, and moved with his parents in an early day to Erie
County, Penn., where they remained about twelve years, and in 1856 came to
this county. Our subject owns a farm of fifty acres upon which he resides.
He was married in January, 1857, to Miss C. Jackson, a native of New York
State, daughter of John and Hannah Jackson, who were early settlers in this
county. Our subject is the father of five sons and four daughters: Lavern,
Carey, Willie, Elmer, Elnora, Ettie, James, Clarence and Ida. Mr. Clark
served about one year in the war of the Rebellion in Company C, One Hun-
dred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He is a Republican
in politics.
HENRY A. DRAKE, of the firm of Hanial Clark & Co., saw and stave-
mill, P. O. Townville, was born in Erie County, Penn., December 13, 1841,
son of Henry A. and Lusina (Sherwood) Drake, who were natives of New
York and Pennsylvania, reBpectively, and of English descent Our subject
enlisted at the age of twenty years, in the Twelfth Regiment Pennsylvania
Cavalry, serving three years and seven months; he participated in the
battles of Bull Run, Winchester, Antietam, South Mountain and several others.
He returned to his home in Erie County, Penn., August, 1865, and engaged in
the manufacture of shovel handles, which he continued in for several years,
and in 1877 moved to Crawford County, Penn., where he engaged in the saw-
mill and manufacturing of staves, handles, etc. Mr. Drake was married April
8, 1864, to Miss Armiuta T. Graff, also a native of Erie County, Penn., who
bore him two daughters, viz.: Jessie M. and Hattie, both now living. Mr.
Drake is a member of William Gleason Post, No. 96, G. A. R., Townville,
Penn. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, same place.
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ABNER B. EDSON, merchant, Townville, was born June 17, 1834, in
Bloomfield Township, this county, son of Chelous and Julia Ann Edson. Our
subject was reared on a farm, had an academic education, and followed teach-
ing about four years. In 1866 Mr. Edson purchased land in this township,
and followed farming for some years. In 1867 he embarked in mercantile
trade, and he is now in the clothing, boot and shoe and furnishing goods
business, in Townville, Penn. During the war of the Rebellion, our subject
served from April 18, 1861, to March 1, 1865; first in Company H, Erie Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Infantry, then in Company I, Eighty-third Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant, and later
promoted to a First Lieutenancy. Being wounded September 30, 1864, near
the People's Farm battle-ground, Va. , by a gunshot in the right side, he was
honorably discharged. Mr. Edson was married, November 14, 1864, to Miss
Helen Beardsley, a native of Steuben Township, this county, daughter of
Levi S. and Amanda (Marvin) Beardsley, who settled in this county about
1840. To this union were born four children: Aseaeth L., Anna, Amanda
and Emma, all now living. Mr. and Mrs. Edson and their eldest daughters
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject has served his
township as Justice of the Peace for ni)ie years past, and has now the nomi-
nation of the Republican party of Crawford County for the office of Prothono-
tary of the Courts. He is a member of the I. O. 0. F. and G. A. R. in the
village in which he resides.
ELLIS M. FARRELLY, physician, Townville, is a native of Meadville,
Penn., born January 13, 1843, son of John W. and Louisa (Ellis) Farrelly,
who married in this county, and had born to them a large family, of
whom our subject alone survives. He was educated in Meadville, Penn., read
medicine with Edward Ellis, M. D., of same place, attended lectures in Ann
Arbor, Mich. ; entered the army as a medical cadet August 18, 1862, served two
years, and the remainder as Acting Assistant Surgeon, until March, 1865, when
he resigned. While stationed at Louisville, Ky., in 1864, he graduated in
the Kentucky School of Medicine. The Doctor began the practice of med-
icine in Franklin, Penn., in 1865, and the following year went to the Western
States, where he followed his profession about fourteen years. In 1878 he
settled in Townville, Penn., where he continues the practice of medicine.
Our subject was married, September 11, 1880, to Mrs. Ettie Sayre, of this
county, widow of Frank W. Sayre, and daughter of George and Caroline Bow-
man, who were early settlers in this county. The Doctor is a member of
Gleason Post, No. 96, G. A. R., Townville, Penn. Is a Democrat in politics.
ABIJAH R. FROSS, harness- maker, P. O. Townville, is a native of Erie
County, Penn., born November 20, 1840, son of John and Sarah M. (George)
Fross, natives of Washington County, N. Y., of English and French descent
respectively. They were married in Erie County, Penn., and moved to this
county in 1856, settling first in Richmond Township. Here John Fross pur-
chased land and followed farming, traded in stock and shaved notes. In 1865, he
moved to Townville, Penn., and engaged with his son (our subject) in harness
and grocery trade (in which they continued a few years), selling out to the son,
then returned to Richmond Township, where he died May 5, 1873. His widow
now resides with our subject, who is giving his attention to the harness trade
and other matters. Our subject served three years in the late war in Company
C, One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and
passed through many fiery engagements; was captured in May, 1864, at the bat-
tle of the Wilderness, Virginia, and taken to Andersonville, thence to Florence
Prison, where he was kept seven months, and being paroled, returned home,
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recruited his health, and returaing to his regiment served to the close of the
war. He was honorably discharged May, 1865, and returned home, since which
time he has followed his trade. Mr. Fross was married, September 12, 1865,.
to Miss Hattie D. Bradford, of Eichmond Township, this county, native of
Eome Township, this county, bom December 18, 1844, daughter of Alonzo L.
and Cornelia (Stewart) Bradford, natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania respect-
ively, and early settlers in this county. Mr. Bradford died in Andersonville
Prison, July 24, 1864; his widow still resides in this county. To our subject
and wife were born one daughter and one son — Maud L. and John E. Mr.
FrosB has served in some of the o£&ces of the borough in which he lives.
He is a member of the I. O. 0. F. and R. T. of T., in Townville, Penn. ; is a
Republican in politics.
ISAAC D. GILLET, farmer, P. O. Townville, was bom in Onondaga
County, N. Y., August 24, 1834, son of Samuel B. and Chloe (Winston) Gillet,
natives of New York, and early settlers of Steuben Township, both deceased.
They were the pareats of ten children, of whom Isaac D. was the third. He
received only a limited education, and served as an apprentice to the trade of
wagon-making. He also followed coopering about fifteen years. In 1866 he
turned his attention to farming, and has been very successful. He has been
twice married; his first wife {nee Elizabeth Terrill), died May 18, 1871, leav-
ing to his care seven children, viz.: Leroy T., Elmer, Aden L., Mandana,
Charles, Henrietta and Albert. Our subject was again married June 4, 1874,
on this occasion to Rhoda Toms, who has borne him two children: Josephine
and Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Gillet are members of the Baptist Church. He is
a member of the State police. In politics he is a Greenbacker.
RICHARD HANNA, retired farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Orange
County, N. Y., born December 26, 1797; son of William and Jane (Newell)
Hanna, natives of Ireland. They were married in County Antrim, Ireland,
and immigrated to America about 1795, settling in Orange County, N. Y., where
they purchased land and followed general agriculture. They reared a family
of five sons and two daughters: James, William, Robert, Richard, Alexandra,
Margaret and Eleanor, all now deceased except Richsird and Eleanor. The
father died in Cortland County, N. Y. , aged sixty-five years, the mother in
Cayuga County, N. Y. , aged ninety. Our subject had a common school
education, and began to work on his own responsibility at the age of twen-
ty-one years, and soon became owner of land in Cortland County, N. Y.
He followed farming there a short time, and then moved to Cayuga Coun-
ty, N. Y., where he continued in agricultural pursuits about one year; then
sold out and moved to Livingston County, N. Y., where he engaged in the car-
penter's and joiner's trade, in which he continued until 1838. He next moved to
Ppnnsylvania, and purchased land in this county. He has cleared up and
improved many acres of land in this county. Mr. Hanna was married, in 1818,
to Miss Sallie Barton, of Cortland County, N. Y., born in Orange County, N.
Y., daughter of Isaac and Pattie (Raymond) Barton, also natives of New York
State, and now deceased. To this union were born three sons and one daugh-
ter: Henry, Isaac, William and Sallie, only two now living: Isaac and Sallie.
Mrs. Hanna died in her native county. She was a member of the Baptist
Church. Our subject then married Polly Collar, a native of Livingston Coun-
ty, N. Y., and daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Clark) Collar, natives of Penn-
sylvania, and who died in Livingston County, N. Y. By this second marriage
were born five sons and two daughters, viz.: Mary J., Joshua D., Abraham Mc,
William, Luceua, Joseph and James, all now living except Abraham, who died
in the late war. The mother of this family died in this township. She
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was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hanna is a JeflFer-
sonian Democrat.
ELONCO D. LAMB, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Townville, was born
September 27, 1819, in Cortland County, N. Y., son of Edward and Betsy
(Gillett) Lamb, natives of Connecticut and of English descent. They married
in Cortland County, N. Y., where Mr. Lamb died. Our subject came with his
mother to this county in 1836, where he engaged in the saw-mill and lumber-
ing trade, which he followed exclusively for seven or eight years, still giving
some attention to it. He purchased land in 1839, to which he has since added,
and which he has much improved. Mr. Lamb has served his township and
county in some of its offices, such as Collector, etc. He was identified with
the Good Templars Lodge while it existed in his village. Our subject was
married, November 26, 1843, to Miss Lucy A. Hotchkiss, born in Randolph
Township, this county, December 31, 1821, and daughter of Cornelius and
Lucy (Webster) Hotchkiss, who were natives of Connecticut and New York
States, and of English and French descent respectively. They married in
Washington County, N. Y., and moved to Pennsylvania in 1821, settling in
this county. They died in Erie County. To our subject and wife have been
born two sons and three daughters, viz. : Alice A. , Josephine D. (deceased),
Albert B., Flora J. (deceased) and Arthur E. Mr. Lamb is a stanch Eepub-
lican.
LEVI L. LAMB, retired, Townville, is a native of Steuben Township,
this county, born January 12, 1840, son of Awburn and Rebecca (Sturdevant)
Lamb, early settlers of this county. Our subject at first followed the carpen-
ter and joiner's trade for several years, then after the war carried on merchan-
dising for six years, engaged in hotel business for a short time, and operated a
cheese factory, etc., etc. Heenlisted August 19, 1861, in Company F, Eighty-
third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. McCoy, of Meadvi lie, Penn.,
and passed through numerous engagements, battles, etc. , viz. : Siege of York-
town, Hanover Court House, the seven days' fighting under McClellan on the
Peninsula (where he was slightly wounded), Rappahannock Station, the Wil-
derness, etc. He was wounded at the battle of Laurel Hill, Va., May 8, 1864,
by a gunshot through the right shoulder and a dislocation of the left shoulder,
causing the loss of both arms, and was seven months in McVey Hospital, Alex-
andria, Va. He was discharged December 14, 1864. Mr. Lamb was married
August 12, 1860, to Miss Hannah J. Brant, a native of Richmond Township,
this county, and daughter of Simeon and Hannah (Leach) Brant, early settlers
of this county, and to this union were born two sons — Harvey L. and Awburn.
Mrs. Lamb is a member of the Baptist Church. Our subject has served his
county as Mercantile Appraiser, also Treasurer; is a member of the I. O. O.
F. and G. A. R. , of Townville, Penn; in politics is a Republican.
ALBERT B. LAMB, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Steuben Town-
ship, this county, April 27, 1851, son of Elonco D. and Lucy A. (Hotchkiss)
Lamb. Our subject was married June 19, 1872, to Miss Nancy B. Rounds,
of Steuben Township, this county, a native of this county, born October 10,
1850, and daughter of Horace C. and Nancy J. (Bennett) Rounds. The result
of this union is one son and two daughters, viz. : Lillie, Josephine and Fred
B. Mr. Lamb is a member of the I. O. O. F., and State police in Townville;
in politics he is a Republican.
DANIEL H. McCRILLIS, farmer, P. O. Tryonville, was born in Orange
County, Vt, February 9, 1826, son of Brigham and Rebecca (Sanderson)
McCrillis, natives of Vermont, and of Scotch and English descent respect-
ively. They reared their family chiefly in Huron County, Ohio, where the
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father and mother died. Our subject went to Wisconsin, and followed general
agricultural pursuits for seven years, and in 1852 moved to Pennsylvania and
settled in this county, first in Richmond Township, and afterward in Steuben
Township, where he now resides. He purchased several hundred acres of land,
part of which he improved. Here he followed farming, gave considerable
attention to coopering and lumbering for about sixteen years; built sawmills,
two of which were destroyed by fire. Mr. McCrillis was married in Novem-
ber, 1847, to Miss Laura J. liunce, of Washington County, Wis., a native of
Chautauqua County, N. Y., born in 1830, reared in Ohio, daughter of William
and Sarah (Hamilton) Bunce, who moved to this county in an early day, both
now deceased. To this union were born three sons and three daughters, viz. :
Emma J., Annetta, William D., Franklin D., Adaliza and Charles E. They
have also an adopted daughter — Maudie M Pratt. In politics Mr. McCrillis is
a Democrat.
JOHN P. NAVY, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Steuben Township,
this county, June 1, 1852, son of Christopher and Ann (Gilson) Navy, who
were natives of Lancaster and Crawford Counties, Penn., respectively; they
were married in this county July 13, 1848, and had a family of four children,
viz.: John P., Lurania V., Henrietta E. and Martha E. The father died
April 14, 1884, and is buried in Townville Cemetery. His widow still works
the old home farm. Our subject was married May 14, 1872, to Miss Emma
Braymer, who was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, May 7, 1854, daughter of Henry
and Sarah A. (Myers) Braymer, who were early settlers in this county, and
now residents of Townville. Two daughters were born to this union: Louie
A., born October 24, 1874, and Donna P., born July 10, 1881. Mr. and Mrs.
Navy are members of the First Baptist Church of Townville. He is .a mem-
ber of the I. O. O. F. ; a Republican in politics.
JULIUS M. PARKER, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Broome
County, N. Y., February 4, 1830, son of Asa and Mary (Wilson) Parker, who
settled early in life in New York State, where Sirs. Parker died. Mr. Parker
spent the remainder of his days in this county with his son, Julius M. Our
subject settled in Crawford County, in 1851, and purchased land in Richmond
Township, thence went to Athens Township, and in 1876 moved to Steuben
Township, where he now resides, and follows general agriculture. He was
married April 25, 1858, to Miss Clara H. Winston, a native of this county.
Her father and mother emigrated from New York State to this county in an
early day. To our subject and wife have been born five children, viz. : Heber
E., Elmer E., Willie S., Charles H. and Ida M. , all now living except
Heber E. Mr. Parker affiliates with the Republican party.
IRA B. PEAVY, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born in Belfast, Allegany
County, N. Y., June 20, 1859, son of Oliver Lee and Louisa D. (Hauks)
Peavy. The father was a member of Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-
Second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the
battle of Chancellorsville. In 1S64 our subject came to this county and
lived at Guy's Mills until 1880, then moved upon a farm in Steuben Town-
ship. He was married, March 16, 1880, to Miss Laura Buckley, of this town-
ship, born February 3, 1858. One daughter has blessed this union — Alice E.,
born January 31, 1881. Mrs. Peavy is a member of the Evangelical Advent
Church. Mr. Peavy in politics is a Republican.
LUTHER B. PRESTON, proprietor of saw-mill, Tryonville, is a native of
Warren County, Penn., born August 12, 1836, son of John and Ann (Chase)
Preston, natives of Canada and Pennsylvania respectively. They married in
Warren County, Penn., where they remained till 1843, then moved to this
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county and settled in Sparta Township, cleared a large farm and reared a
family of three children, viz.: Silas M., Eunice M. and Luther B., all now
living. The father and mother still reside in Athens Township, this county.
Our subject purchased land in that township at the age of twenty-one, and
this he cleared and improved, and there lived until 1871, when he sold, and
purchased -land in Steuben Township. He had given most of his time to the
blacksmithing trade, in which he continued until of late years, and then began
farming more extensively and improving his land. He has over 200 acres, on
which] he'built, in 1880, a saw and shingle-mill, which he is operating very
successfully. He also gave some attention to coopering for several years. In
his earlier history Mr. Preston served in most of the township offices. He was
married, September 23, 1857, to Miss Esther Hall, a native of Athens Town-
ship, this county, born September 19, 1838, daughter of Harmon and Pru-
dence (Williams) Hall, natives of Great Bend, N. Y., and who settled in this
county in 1829, and lived in^Athens Township until their deaths. They reared
a family of seven children. To Mr. and Mrs. Preston have been born four
children, viz.: Welthy, Carlisle, Jestina and John H. Our subject is a Re-
publican in politics.
WILLIAM REYNOLDS, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Center
County, this State, born in October, 1802, son of John and Maria (Brown)
Reynolds, who were natives of and early settlers in Center County, Penn., and
who about 1808 or 1810 moved with their family to this county, where they
spent the remainder of their days. Our subject at the age of twenty -one
years purchased land, began at once to elear up a farm, and has since given
his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. He was married in May, 1831,
to Miss Elizabeth Navy, of this county, and a native of Lancaster, Penn.,
born March 5, 1809, daughter of Philip and Mary (Heckard) Navy, who set-
tled in this county in 18l9. To the union of W^illiam and Elizabeth Rey-
nolds have been born one son and six daughters, viz. : Mary, Elizabeth, Lydia,
Jerusha, Addie, Adelia and Edward. Mr. Reynolds is an old solid Democrat.
EDWARD G. ROSE, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Pennsyl-
vania, born in Philadelphia January 3, 1856, son of Peter and Eliza (Boyer)
Rose, also natives of Philadelphia, where they lived until June, 1857, then
moved to this county, where they purchased land in Steuben Township, and
here followed agricultural pursuits and lumbering. They reared a family of
two sons and six daughters, of whom our subject is the youngest. The father
died in Townville in 1882, aged seventy-three years. His widow still resides
in the village. Our subject received a common school education, and has fol-
lowed farming principally. He spent three years in the grocery trade with
L. C. Magaw, of Meadville, Penn., and is now operating the home farm. Mr.
Rose is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In. politics is a Repub-
lican.
WILLIAM M. ROSS, farmer, P. O. Centreville, is a native of Cattarau-
gus County, N. Y., born September 7, 1828, son of William and Harriet
(Wheeler) Ross, natives of New Hampshire, of English descent, and who
moved in 1840 to Venango County, Penn., where they lived until 1875, and in
1878 settled in Rome Township, this county, where they remained until the
death of Mr. Ross in September, 1875. He died aged seventy-four years.
His widow still resides on the old homestead in this county, now in her eighty-
first year. Our subject was educated in the common school, and worked at
home until twenty years of age, then with his earnings purchased, in 1850,
land in Venango County, to which he added a few years later. He worked by
the day and month until his land was paid for, and since thirty-one years of
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age has followed farming for himeelf. He also gave some attention to the oil
trade during the excitement in this country. Mr. Boss sold out in 1865, and
moved to Steuben Township, this county, where he now has 230 acres of land,
which he is improving in various ways, and upon which he now resides. Our
subject was married, August 16, 1859, to Miss Ellen Perry, of Warren County,
Penn., born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., September 1, 1837, daughter of
Yates and Gertrude (Miller) Perry, natives of New York, and of English and
Dutch descent. They were married in Columbia County, N Y. , then moved
to Chautauqua County, that State, and thence to Rome Township, this county,
where they died, the former November 27, 1872, and the latter May 15, 1884,
aged seventy-four and seventy-nine years respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Ross
were bom four sons and one daughter, viz. : Herbert C, Elmer E., Franklin
P., Edgar M. and Birdena E. The mother died August 14, 1869, and' Mr.
Ross then married, February 6, 1870, Miss Hannah V. Perry, a yoimger sister
of his first wife, born in Rome Township, this county, April 2, 1844, by whom
he has two sons and one daughter; Alfred H., Willis Y. and Mary E. The
first wife of our subject was a member of the Baptist Church. His present
wife is a Congregationalist. In politics Mr. Ross is a Republican.
HORACE C. ROUNDS, retired, Townville, is a native of Cayuga County,
N. Y., son of Jonathan and Hannah (Morey) Rounds, natives of Rhode Island,
who formerly lived in New York State, then moved to this county. They
were parents of five sons and four daughters, of whom four are now living,
viz. : Horace C, Reuben, Mehetabel and Sarah A. Our subject came with his
parents in 1835 to this county and followed farming a few years, giving some
attention at the same time to the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he finally
adopted as a permanent business in connection with coopering. Mr. Rounds
was married June 21, 1842, to Nancy J. Bennett, a native of North Shenango
Township, this county, and daughter of Anthony and Nancy (Espy) Bennett,
of this county, former of whom settled here in 1792 as a fanner. He was a
Colonel in the war of 1812; died at the age of eighty-one years. Four chil-
dren were born to this union: Margaret A., Hannah R., Nancy B. and Will-
iam S., all now living. Mrs. Rounds is a mem))er of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Our subject is now retired, has a good home and is out of debt.
He has served his township in many of its ofiSces, and is now filling a second
term as Justice of the Peace; is a member of the I. O. 0 F. and S. of T. In
politics he is a stanch Republican.
BYRON SMITH, physician, Townville, was born in Hamburg Township,
Erie Co., N. Y., July 4, 1830, son of Zenas and Mary (Oaks) Smith, who were
natives of Vermont and New York State, and of English and German descent,
respectively. Our subject came to this county in 1852, settling first at Guy's
Mills and thence went to Spartansburg, thence to Townville, where he has
since followed bis profession. He was educated at the Homoeopathic Hospital
Medical College, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Smith was married in February,
1854, to Miss Catharine Russell, of this township, a native of New York Slate
and daughter of Benjamin and Rachel (Sueeden) Russell, who were also
natives of New York State. Our subject served three years in the late war in
Company F, Eighty-third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and
was honorably discharged in September, 1864. He is a Republican in politics.
WILLIAM P. SQTJIER, farmer, P. O. Townville, was born May 2, 1812,
in Monson, Mass., son of John and Chloe (Lincoln) Squier, who were natives
of Massachusetts, where Mr. Squier died in 1841; his widow died in Ohio in
1873. Our subject moved to this State in 1837, and settled in Bloomfield
Township, this county, where he with his uncle, Seth Lincoln, purchased land
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and erected a saw- mill which he operated for a few years aad then went to
farming, continuing same in Bloomfield and Rockdale Townships, until 1863,
when he sold out and purchased in Steuben Township, where he now resides.
He has cleared up a good farm. Mr. Squier has been identified with the inter
ests of the township in which he lives, and has served in many of the township
offices. He was married March 8, 1838, to Jane P. Sturdevant, of this county,
a native of New York State, born March 2, 1819, daughter of Levi and Rebecca
(Norton) Sturdevant, who were natives of Connecticut and of English descent
and who moved to this State and county in 1836, where they died in 1856 and
1860, respectively. Our subject is the father of eleven children: Mary A.,
William A.., John C, Harvey L., William L., Harvey A., Chloe E., AlonzoL. ,
Rebecca E., Otis O. and Jennie G. E. Mr. Squier is a very stanch old Repub-
lican and a strong advocate of temperance.
NUTEN E. STEVENS, merchant, Townville, is a native of Townville,
Penn., born December 6, 1813; son of Edwin and Philura{Beardsley) Stevens,
who were natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively. They
were married in this county and reared a family of four sons: James F., Nuten
E., Lucius M. and Sherman M., all now living Their father died April, 1852;
their mother now resides in Lowellville, Ohio, the wife of J. B. Vessele. Our
subject was roared in this county and has been in mercantile trade in Erie,
Tidioute and Townville, all in this county. Mr. Stevens sold out in the latter
place in 1883, and is now temporarily out of trade. He was married October 7,
1868, to Miss Annie Walker, of Erie, Penn., and a native of Derbyshire, En-
gland, daughter of John and Jane (Price) Walker, who both departed this life
in Nottinghamshire, England. They were the parents of a large family. To
our subject and wife were born two daughters: Minnie Ettie, born November
17, 1870, and Jennie May, born May 21, 1876. Mr. Stevens is a member of the
I. O. O. F. and R. T. of T., of Townville, Penn. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
FRANKLIN K. STURGIS, farmer, P. O. Centreville, was born in Rock-
dale Township, this county. May 13, 1815; son of John C. and Lydia (Henry)
Sturgis, of this county. Our subject received a common school education and
followed teaming for several years. In 1866 he purchased land in Steuben
Township, this county, which he sold later and purchased again, in 1877, in
same township, and has now seventy-three acres of good land upon which he built
a tine residence and substantial outbuildings. He has cleared up and improved
his farm so thoroughly that it is now worth 150 per acre. Mr. Sturgis was
married May 14, 1865, to Miss Henrietta A. Goodwill, a native of Crawford
County, Penn., born in Mead Township, January 1, 1849, daughter of Cyrus
and Phebe M. (Waid) Goodwill, who were among the first settlers in this
county. The result of this union is one son— Ira A. — born August 24, 1867.
Mr. Sturgis is a Republican in politics.
HENRY STURGIS, farmer, P. O. Centreville, is a native of Bloomfield
Township, this county, born May 23, 1850; son of John C. and Lydia (Henry)
Sturgis, who were early settlers in this county. Henry Sturgis, our subject,
purchased land in 1872 in Rome Township, this county, which he sold in 1875,
then purchased a farm in Steuben Township, where he now resides and on
which he has made some valuable improvements. Mr. Sturgis has devoted the
greater part of his time to carpentering, but now follows general agriculture.
He was married August 30, 1877, to Miss Hattie Henry, of this township, a
native of this county, born February 23, 1856, daughter of Harmon and Polly
A. (De Mills) Henry, early settlers in this county. To our subject" and wife
were born three children, viz : Alice, Clinton, and Idia B., all now living.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
Centreville. In politics he is a Republican.
WAREEN STUYVESANT, farmer, P. O. Hydetown, is a native of Oswego
County, N. Y., born July 9, 1840, son of Christian and Rachel (Calkins)
Stuyvesant, who were natives of New Y'ork and Vermont, and of German and
English descent respectively. They moved to Erie County, Penn., by over-
land route, with one horse and wagon, in 1848, and in 1866 moved to Van
Buren County, Mich., where Christian died, at the age of eighty- three. His
widow died in Erie County, March 15, 1875, aged seventy-five. Our sub-
ject remained in Erie County (where he followed general agriculture) until
1881. He then moved to this county, and purchased land in Steuben Town-
ship, where he now resides. Mr. Stuyvesant was married October 13, 1863, to
Miss Lydia Perry, a native of Erie County, Penn., born January 29, 1843,
daughter of Abram and Adaline (White) Perry, natives of Maine and Vermont
respectively, and of English descent. They were both reared in Erie County,
Penn., where they married, lived and died. He died April 9, 1879, aged
eighty-one years, and his widow March 28, 1884, aged sixty-seven years. Our
subject and his wife were the parents of three sons and one daughter, viz.:
Lee W., Earl M., Eveie G. and Scott R. Mr. Stuyvesant served eighteen
months in the late war, in Company D, Eighty-third Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and passed through several fierce engagements, viz. : The
seven days' fight at Richmond, Malvern Hill, Va., Savage's Station, etc., etc.;
was wounded in June, 1862, by a bullet in the right hand. In politics our
subject is a Democrat.
NORMAN THOMAS, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of this county,
born October 1, 1819, son of Norman and Sallie (Morey) Thomas, who emi-
grated from Massachusetts to this county in 1812. Our subject, who is the
only one now living of his brothers and sisters, has spent most of his life in
this county, and was educated in the common schools. He began preaching the
Gospel at the age of twenty-five years in the Regular Baptist denomination, and
has followed this calling mainly all through life. Mr. Thomas was married
September 8, 1846, to Miss Meribah A. Root, of this county, a daughter of
Daniel and Susan (Church) Root, who were early settlers in this county. One
son, Olcott R., was born to this union. Our subject served over one year in
the United States Navy. He purchased land in 1882 in Steuben Township,
this county, upon which he now lives. In politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE W. TRYON, farmer, P. O. Tryonville, was born in Rome Town-
ship, February 8, 1832, son of David and Artemesia (Stedman) Tryon, natives
of Litchfield County, Conn. They married in this county in 1828, and had a
family of four sons and seven daughters, viz. : Mary J., Desdemonia, George
W., Cornelia M., McCure S., Rachel, David, Debora A., D. Washington, Ara-
bella and Ella E. Their mother died here in 1871. David Tryon was one of
the first settlers in the county, having come in 1820 to what is now Steuben
Township, and in partnership with his brother James, who came at the same
time, purchased large tracts of land, built several mills, and followed card-
ing for several years. In 1828 they entered into the saw-mill and lumber
business, which they carried on very extensively for many years, operating
three saw-mills most of the time until 1864. They also carried a general stock
of merchandise. David and James and their wives were pioneer Methodists
in this community. The first preaching and also first schools were held in
their houses for many years. Our subject had a common school education,
and worked with his father in the lumbering industry until twenty-one years
of age. He then engaged in business for himself, which he continued in until
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1862, giving also some attention to mercantile trade. In 1862 Mr. Tryon
■was commissioned by the Governor to enlist volunteers for the late war, and,
in connection with recruits enlisted by John W. Ziegler and M. F. Rose, of
Titusville, he assisted in forming Company I, One Hundred and Fiftieth Regi-
ment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, of which our subject was elected and
commissioned Second Lieutenant, afterward promoted to First Lieutenant.
He passed through many engagements, but being taken sick he was discharged
October 22, 1864, and returned home. He then resumed his former line of
business, which he continued in for a few years. He then commenced clear-
ing up his land, soon had a good farm, and has since engaged in agriculture,
horticulture, stock-raising, etc. Our subject was married October 22, 1872, to
Miss Emma A. Cooke, of this township, a native of West Winsted, Conn., born
October 3, 1853, daughter of Sherman T. and Cornelia (Jaqua) Cooke, also
natives of Connecticut, of English and French descent. They reared a family
of four children. Mrs. Cooke died in 1856; Mr. Cooke resides in West
Winsted, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Tryon have one son, Schuyler G., born
August 26, 1873. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN WAID, proprietor of saw-mill and farmer, P. O. Tryonville, is a
native of this county, born in Randolph Township, November 15, 1820, son of
Williams and Abi (Skinner) Waid. Our subject had common school advan-
tages, and at twenty one years of age began work for Clapp, Matthews &
Sykes, who were then building a saw-mill on March Run, in this township,
with which firm he remained for a few years. He then purchased a partial
interest in the saw-mill, and still later a greater interest in the same, at which
time the firm name was changed to Matthews & Waid. This continued until
1856, when Mr. Waid became sole owner, and he has since carried on an exten-
sive lumbering business very successfully. Before the Oil Creek Railroad was
built all the lumber had to be rafted to Pittsburgh, Penn., and other points
along the Allegheny River, but now it is conveyed by wagons to the railroad,
a distance of one mile and a quarter. Mr. Waid has become owner of about
1,200 acres of land in Steuben and Athens Townships, this county, ranging in
■valuation from $10 to |100 per acre. He has expended considerably on the
improvement of his land, on which he has built a residence at a cost of $5,000.
He also, in 1872, erected a large hotel near his mill, which was burned to the
ground in 1880. Through the burning besides of two large barns and other
good buildings, our subject has suffered losses amounting to not less than
$5,000. Mr. Waid has been connected with general merchandising in a store
located on his land near his mills, which place is now known as Clappville.
He carries on farming very extensively, employing a large force of hands,
some fifty men or more, and he has cleared and improved many broad acres of
wild and rough land. This year (1884) nearly 1,000 cords of hemlock bark
have been obtained from two timber tracts. Mr. Waid was married February
17, 1843, to Miss Vesta A. Bloodgood, of Steuben Township, born in Oneida
County, N. Y., October 1, 1820, daughter of James and Mary (Weal) Blood-
good, natives of New Jersey and Connecticut respectively, and of English
descent. They were the parents of a large family which they reared in New
York State, where Mr. Bloodgood followed the profession of music teacher,
etc. Mrs. Waid came to this county at the age of sixteen, and here lived with
her uncle and aunt, John and Harriet Matthews, until her marriage. To our
subject and wife have been born four sons and three daughters, viz. : Amelia
M., Dewit C, Ralph C, William F., John M., Harriet M. and Ann, the two
latter deceased in infancy. Mr. Waid has served in some of the township
ofiices. In politics he is a straight Democrat.
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OZIAL WAID, farmer, P. O. Tryonville, is a native of this county, born
in Randolph Township, April 3, 1823, son of Williams and Abi (Skinner)
Waid, who were natives of New York State and Vermont, and of English and
Scotch descent respectively. They came to this county in an early day and
were here married in 1818. They raised a large family; followed farming
and cleared up land. They died at the ages of seventy-nine and eighty-three
respectively. Our subject received a common school education, and remained
on the home farm with his parents until twenty- one years of age. In 1843 he
purchased land in Steuben Township, this county, which he cleared up; then
farmed for a few years and worked on the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers for some
time, also followed lumbering for several years. Mr. Waid served his town-
ship in nearly all of its offices for some years. He was married, February 3,
1860, to Miss Sallie Bush, of this township, a native of New York State, born
September 7, 1841, daughter of Horatio and Louy (Ercanbreek) Bush, natives
of New York State and early settlers in this county. To this union were born
two sons and two daughters, viz.: William D., Horatio S. , Emma E. and Ber-
tha M. In politics Mr. Waid is a Democrat.
DAVID S. WAID, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of this county, born
in Randolph Township, January 8, 1821; son of Warner and Hannah (Skin-
ner) Waid, natives of Vermont and Maine respectively, and of English
descent. They were married in this county in 1817, and here Mrs. Waid died
in September, 1823, aged twenty-three. Mr. Waid died in 1874, aged seventy-
nine. Our subject followed the carpenter's trade and boat-building for several
years, and having become the owner of land, began farming in 1864, and has
continued the same in this township to the present. He has served as Justice
of the Peace in this township for fifteen years; also Auditor for a term of
years. Mr. Waid married. May 2, 1844, Miss Mary Kellogg, of this county, a
native of Jamestown, N. Y., born August 26, 1823, daughter of Josiah and
Paulina (Thompson) Kellogg, who were natives of Vermont and Canada
respectively, and of English descent. They settled in this county in 1827,
reared a family of eight children, and here both died several years since. To
Mr. and Mrs. Waid were born two sons and three daughters, viz. : Sarah E.,
Martha H., Edwin A., David A. and Ettie M., all now living. He and his
wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Townville.
ISAAC WHEELOCK, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of this
county, born in Richmond Township, November 22, 1843, son of Jesse and
Mary (Cummins) Wheelock, early settlers in this county, where Mrs. Wheelock
died many years ago. Mr. Wheelock now resides in Richmond Township, and
is said to have cast one of the first two votes in that township. Our subject
was reared a farmer, an occupation he still follows, and gave some attention in
1869and 1870 to the oil business. In 1871 he moved upon his land in Steu-
ben Township, where he now resides; he has eighty. two and a half acres of
land, half of which has been improved by his own individual efforts. He built
a good residence in 1883 ; he has some good Durham cattle. Mr. Wheelock
was a short time in the war of the Rebellion. He was married, February 26,
1873, to Miss Pruda A. Drake, a native of this township, born April 9, 1852,
daughter of Francis and Jane (Navy) Drake, who were natives of Massachu-
setts and Pennsylvania respectively, and early settlers in this county. To this
union were born four sons, viz.: Irvin A., Shismy J., Homer F. and William
VV. Mrs. Wheelock is a member of the Baptist Church. In politicH Mr.
Wheelock is a Democrat.
JOHN WINANS, carriage blacksmith, Townville, was bom in Trumbull
County, Ohio. September 10, 1826, son of Jamep and Rachel Winans, natives
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of Ohio. They were married in Trumbull County, Ohio, and there reared a
family of Beven sons, of -whom only two are now Jiving: Simeon and John.
Our subject resided in Truuibull County, Ohio, till 1860, in which year he
moved to this county and engaged in prospecting for oil, and finally settled in
Townville, where he bas since devoted his attention to his trade. Mr. Winans
was thrice married. He was united to his present wife {nee Miss Cordelia
Baugher), June 2B, 1868. She is a native of this county, and daughter of
Daniel and Mary (Gibson) Baugher, who were among the first settlers of this
county. Three children were born to this union: Lena L., Fred and Floyd.
Our subject is a prominent citizen of Townville, and is one of its Councilors.
In politics he is a Democrat.
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.
O. W. BEAN, M. D., physician and surgeon, and Postmaster, Harmonsburg,
was born in Mercer County, Penn., September 25, 1852, and is a son of James
M. and Caroline (Woods) Bean and grandson of James Bean, an early settler
of Mercer County, who purchased 1,200 acres of land, and there remained
among the pioneers of his day until his death. James M. Bean, our subject's
father, had five sons: Irwin A,, residing in Poweshiek County, Iowa;
Abner L., on the old homestead in Mercer County; Oliver W., subject of
sketch; Norman J., in Greenville. Penn.; and Jay M., at home. Oliver W.
Bean was educated at Greenville, Mercer County, and began the study of med-
icine with Dl-. W. C. E. Martin, a worthy physician of Greenville, and one of
the Eclectic school. He attended medical lectures at the Eclectic Medical
College of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated January 28, 1877. He then
began the practice of medicine in Susquehanna County, Penn., but subse-
quently removed to Harmonsburg, where he has permanently located since
1878, although he was in Ohio for some time before finally settling down in
Harmonsburg. In January, 1880, he married Flora H., daughter of James
McClure. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and R. A.; is one of the most
promising young physicians in the county.
JOHN BEATTY, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Vernon Town-
ship, this county, March 2, 1809, and is a son of Joseph and Susan (Litner)
Beatty, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled near Harmonsburg in 1806, and
brought up a family of nine children: Alexander, died at the age of one year;
Eliza, now Mrs. Cotton; Margaret, now Mrs. Denne; Sarah, now Mrs. Pow-
ell; VVilhelmina; Susan, now Mrs. Gibson; John, our subject; James, deceased,
and William, deceased. Our subject married, September 5, 1837, Mary, daugh-
ter of William and Margaret Hope, by whom he had four children: William
H., who manied Eva Taylor, and occupies the beautiful farm of his father's
near Harmonsburg, and is a first-class farmer; Wilhelmina L., married March
I, 1877, to Jesse E. Sitler, now living in Marshall County, Kan.; Ellen,
(deceased), was married to Mr. Brown, and an infant, deceased. John Beatty
has been one of the leading citizens of the township, having held the office of
School Director, Collector, Assessor, etc. He is a member of the United
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Beatty died March 24, 1867.
WILLIS T. BENEDICT, farmer and dealer in phosphate, P. O. Centre
Eoad Station, was born in Evansbui-g, this county, October 17, 1842; son of
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Robert and Sarah (Power) Benedict, former a native of New Haven, Conn.,
the latter of Pennsylvania, a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is a
daughter of William Power, nephew of Alexander Power. Robert Benedict
was for many years a merchant at Evansburg and a prominent business man.
He died in 1852. His widow is now living with our subject. They were
parents of three children, two now living: Willis T., and a sister, Anna B.
Johnston, New Wilmington, Penu. Our subject, who is second in the family,
received an academic education, which he obtained through his own efforts.
He enlisted July, 1861, in the Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
attached to the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac, and was in the following
engagements: Siege of Yorktown and with Gen. McClellan through the seven
days' fight on the Peninsula; at Gaines' Mill, where he was wounded in the
left eye. At Malvern Hill he was taken prisoner, and after remaining three
and a half months in the Rebel hands, being confined in Libby and Belle Isle
prisons, he was paroled and honorably discharged December 16, 1863, and
returned home. He married, in 1869, Miss Martha T. Manning, a native of
Ithaca, N. Y. Her father, Abram Manning, died there; her mother married
William Miller, of Conneaut Centre, and moved to Crawford County, Penn.
Mr. and Mrs. Benedict are parents of four children: Mary E., Robert A., Will-
iam Power and George M. Our subject and wife are members of the P. of
H. He is a member of the G. A. R., and is a F. & A. M. ; in politics a Repub-
lican. Mr. Benedict is owner of a good farm.
ELI BROWN, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born May 6, 1816, in
what was then Sadsbury, but now Summit Township, and is a son of John
Brown, whose father, also named John, came to this county at an early day
from Berks County, Penn., and as a pioneer took up land. Our subject's
father, one of the eldest of the family, was in the war of 1812. He raised a
family of eight children: Samuel (who married Susan Luper), Eli, Jacob
(married Angeline Hall, and on her death married Miss Swift), David (mar-
ried three times, first Mary Hall, next Mary Dudley, and lastly Eliza Trouax,
who is now a widow), Philip (married Miss Garner), William (married Mary
McGuire), Joseph (married Alvira Gaibraith, then Hannah Craven, who was
then a widow), W. B. (married Eliza Shotwell; he is now deceased). Eli
Brown was married in 1837 to Rhoda Pool, by whom he had four children:
William H. H. (married Miss Van Tassell), Hannah (married Daniel B. Rob-
inson), Winfield S. (married Sally Reeme), Walter C. (married Eva Sterling).
Mr. Brown is a leading farmer; has been Assessor two terms. Collector of
Taxes, Roadmaster, and has served on the Board of Elections.
PHILIP BROWN, farmer, P. 0. Harmonsburg, was born in Summerhill
Township, this county, April 16, 1820, and is a son of John and Hannah
(Gehr) Brown, who came with their parents some time in 1802 from the East,
over the mountains. Our subject's grandfather was John Brown, who had nine
children, of whom three are now living: Betsy (now Mrs. Michael Foust),
Annie (now Mrs. John Trace), and Lydia (now Mrs. Philip Foust). John
Brown, the father of our subject, a soldier in the war of 1812, had eight chil-
dren, six now living: Samuel, Eli, Jacob. Philip, William and Joseph. Philip
Brown was married to Elizabeth Garner, who bore him three children: Henry,
Catharine, and Hattie, now Mrs. Joseph McGuire. On the death of his first
wife, our subject married Rachel Cooledge, and by her had no family. Mr.
Brown has been School Director, and has taken a deep and intelligent interest
in this work, so that the school under his care has prospered to an extraordi-
nary degree. He has been brought up in the Reformed Church; in his polit-
ical views is a Republican. His family, whose history is fully portrayed in
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that of Vernon Township, is one of the most numerous and prosperous in this
vicinity.
CALVIN. V. BROWN, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in this
township, June 28, 1855, and is son of Joseph and Alvira (Galbraith) Brown,
who were descendants of the earliest pioneers of this county. The Browns
early purchased large tracts of land and have since added considerably to
their possessions; so that by this means, and by intermarriage with other fam-
ilies, they now occupy the most of Vernon and Summit Townships. They
have been a prosperoas people, no doubt in consequence of their honest and
peaceable dispositions, so that there has been no need in the eighty years of
their occupancy for a Constable or a Justice of the Peace before whom to
bring an action. Our subject's father, Joseph, removed to Conneautville in
1871, and December 2, 1876, Calvin V. Brown married Fannie, daughter of
Joseph and Elizabeth (Wilson) Gehr, the second of five children. They have
t^o children: Lennie A., and Hannah I. They occupy the old home farm,
Mr, Brown being the only child in his father's family.
DANIEL CLOSE, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Berks County,
Penn., July 23, 1809, and is son of Jonathan and Magdalena (Cancle ) Close.
His father came to this county in 1822, purchased 410 acres from the Power
estate, then returned to Union County, and in 1823 removed with his family
and becan life as a pioneer in the woods. His family was in all thirteen
children, eight of whom are still living: Samuel, Jeremiah, Daniel, Jonathan,
Esther, Rachel, Joel and Susan. Esther is now the widow of Mr. McGuire,
a soldier of the war of 1812; Rachel is unmarried, and Susan is Mrs Young,
in California. The Close family were among the first pioneers of the county,
and om subject, although he commenced life poor, having been a thorough
business man and possessed of tact, has acquired quite a competency to
enjoy while yet living and leave to his children. He is of an inventive turn
and has devised several useful implements. He was married December 7,
1831. to Grace, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Bull) Beaty. The family
consisted of six children, three living: James B., married Elizabeth McClure;
William, married Elizabeth Mcintosh, and they have one daughter— Georgie
A. (they are both well-to-do farmers); Martha, now the widow of J. McClure,
who was killed in 1881 by being thrown from a mowing machine. Martha has
three children: John B., Mary B. and William V. Our subject has been an
extensive stock dealer, and is one of the prominent citizens of the county. He
got his first start in life by freezing apples, distilling the cider and trading
the apple jack for an ax, with which he cleared his first land, on which he
grew his first crop. He built a saw-mill and run it twenty years; improved
three farms and put buildings on them.
ARNOLD FORD, hotel-keeper, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Summit
Township, this county, May 20, 1820; son of Thomas and Catharine (Brown)
Ford. His father was married four times. By his first wife, Catharine
Brown, he had eight children: John (deceased), Christopher, Eliza, Julia,
Thomas (deceased), Atkinson (deceased), Andrew and Lorinda. His second
wife was Lydia Rick, by whom he had five children: William, David, Silas,
James, and Daniel a soldier in the late war, in Company I of a Michigan
regiment; was killed at the battle of Petersburg. His third wife was Isabella
Marshall, by whom he had four children: Maggie, Sarah, Alexander, and one
deceased. Alexander was also a soldier in the late war, in the Eighth Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Infantry; was wounded at Laurel Hill. Mr. Thomas
Ford's fourth wife was Elizabeth Dikeman, by whom he had no children.
Arnold Ford was married in December, 1844, to Susan A., daughter of Benja-
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min Boggs, by whom he had six children: Sarah L., Mary E., Thomas J.,
Annie E., B. F. (deceased) and FlorencR R. Mr. Ford had for years kept
hotel at Harmonsburg, and in 1862 enlisted in the One Hundred and Eleventh
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (Erie Regiment), serving three years and
four months. He was discharged at the close of the war in 1865, returned
home, but had to go to the hospital at Cleveland, where his wife nursed him
and was the means of saving his life.
PHILIP FOUST, farmer, P 0. Harmonsburg, was born in Berks County,
Peun., October 7, 1800, and is a son of Adam and Catherine (Brown) Foust,
who came to this county in 1804, settling in Sadsbury Township, there pur-
chasing 800 acres of land and afterward 400 more. They had a family of
fourteen children, of whom Daniel and our subject are the only surviving
members. Philip Foust was married in June, 1822, to Lydia, daughter of
John Brown, by whom he had eleven children: Perrina (deceased), Cornelius,
Lucinda, Samuel, Fannie, Harriet (deceased), Sarah A., Maria, Catharine,
Liveria, William (deceased). Lucinda married Dennis Lets; Fannie married
Isaac Onspaugh; Sarah married Joseph Moss; Maria married M. Crane;
Catharine married E. Soper; Liveria was twice married. Her present hus-
band is J. Salome. Our subject, now in his old age, occupies a farm near the
lake. He has been a leading farmer in his community. He has held the posi-
tion of School Director, Road Master, Assistant Assessor and Judge of Elec-
tions; he has acquired a fine competency, whereby he can maintain hiniself
in comfort for the remainder of his days.
GEORGE W. FOUST, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Sads-
bury Township, this county, in 1818, and is the son of Peter and Polly (Beem)
Foust, natives of Berks County, Penn., who came to this county some time
about 1807, when the county was an entire wilderness, and like other early-
pioneers they fought the battles of life with earnestness. They were the par-
ents of six children: John (deceased), Maria (Mrs. Patrick Leonai-d), George
W. , Delilah (Mrs. L. Southwick), Joseph and Alexander. Our subject mar-
ried, in 1873, Sarah J., daughter of Robert Kelly, by whom he has one daugh-
ter, a bright, active and interesting child, named Sakie Jane. He is a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the E. A. U. In politics he is a
Prohibitionist.
JOHN FULLER, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born August 25, 1830,
in the town of Hume, Allegany County, N. Y. , and is a son of Hiram and
Clarissa (Putnam) Fuller. His father was born in the town of Hastings,
Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1797, son of Hubbard and Elizabeth (Hamlin) Ful-
ler. He was married in 1816 to Clarissa Putnam; came to this courty in
1836, settling in Summit TowuHhip. He is a leading man of the township,
and has held most of the township offices. His family consisted of eight
children, as follows: Angeline, Emeline, Sylvia, Laura, Hubbard, Putnam,
John and Rebecca. Angeline is now Mrs. Alonzo Whiting; Emeline is Mrs.
A. Elliott; Sylvia is Mrs. C. A. Fisk; Laura is Mrs. T. B. Parker; Hubbard
married Jane McConnell; Putnam married Laura Tower, and John. Our sub-
ject, married, February 26, 1858, Esther A., daughter of James M. Dickson,
who was the fourth child and only daughter in her father's family. The
result of this union is six children, viz.: Mary Adell, John Q., James Roscoe,
Esther Nora, Hiram Gratz and Clarissa Luna. Our subject was a soldier in
the late war in Capt. Myers' company, which was Company G, in the One
Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He is a member
of the G. A. R. and R. A. In politics is a Republican. Mr. Fuller has held
all the principal offices of his township; was elected member of the State
Legislature, November 4, 1884.
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BARRETT GEHR, farmer, P. O. Gehrton, was born in Summit Township,
this county, August 11, 1847; son of Benjamin and Juda (Littwilder) Gehr.
His father came from Berks County, Penn., in 1798, and settled in the south-
west portion of this township, there remaining until his death. His widow
still survives, occupying the old home farm. By his first wife, a daughter of
Capt. John Gehr, he had five children: Sophia, Lucy A., Sylvania, Rebecca
and one who died young. By his second wife, Juda Littwilder, he had three
children: Sylvester, married Hersie Burge; Barrett, our subject, and Adeline,
who married J. G. Hampe. Barrett Gehr married, October 22, 1874. Hannah,
daughter of Rev. Henry Hampe, she being the eldest of eleven children in
her father's family. Mr. and Mrs. Gehr are blessed with a family of two
children: Donna Gertrude and Dale Darwin. He resides on the farm where
his father lived, and in the house which his grandfather built. The Gehrs
came originally from Switzerland and Germany, and were among the earliest
settlers in Berks County, Penn., where one of the name is now living at the
patriarchal age of one hundred and two years. This centenarian has been a
resident of Summit Township ever since he was a young man.
PORTER JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born at Mead-
■ville, August 24, 1838, son of David and Susannah (Porter) Johnson, whose
parents came from Ireland at an early day and settled in this county, where
they died. They had ten children in their family, eight of whom are now
living: James, Jane, Porter, Margaret, Susan, Eliza, Thomas and Robert.
Eliza married a Mr. Floyd in Colorado; James married Eva Selby; Margaret
married A. Sloan. Porter Johnson was a soldier in the late war, having
enlisted in 1862, and served three years and nine months, under Col. Price,
in the Second Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of the war
was discharged without a scar. He came home and was married July 4, 1867,
to Sarah, daughter of Thomas Ford, the youngest of fourteen children, her
father having been married four times. Mr. and Mrs. Porter have three chil-
dren: Effie, Bmmett and Ninus. Mr. Porter is a member of the G. A. R.,
and has experienced to the full the hardships of a warrior's life, having been
through the whole war, and in such battles as Wolfton, Cedar Mountain,
second Bull Run, Chantilly, Thoroughfare Gap, Warrenton, Biddleburg,
Berrysville, Snickersville, Occoquan, Aldie, Middleburg, Gettysburg, South
Mountain, Ashby's Gap, Bealton Station, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run,
Luray Valley, Todd's Tavern, Old Church Tavern, Malvern Hill, Lee's Mills,
White Oak Swamp, Deep Bottom, Charles City Cross Roads, Ream's Station,
Wyatt House No. 1, Wyatt House No. 2, Boydton Plank Road, Stony Creek,
Beaver Dam, Ashland Station, Front of Richmond, Hanover Ferry, Cold Har-
bor, Franklin Station, Prospect Hill, St. Mary's, Jerusalem Plank Road, and
all the way up to the surrender in 1865. He has a fine farm of 225 acres.
Mr. Johnson is a valuable citizen of the township.
JOHN D. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Linesville, was bom in South She-
nango Township, this county, in 1838 or 1839, and is son of Samuel and
Margaret (Courson) Johnson, natives of New Jersey, who settled in this
county, near Espyville, in South Shenango, on the right bank of the river,
some time in 1820 or in 1821, raising a family of eleven children, of whom
ten are still living: Hampton, Aaron, Robert, Gersham, Elizabeth, Eliza
Elsa, Emily, Samuel, Jemima and John D. Our subject was married in
October, 1875, to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Campbell, who bore him three
children: Lauda, Wilber and Carl. Mr. Johnson resides about two miles
from Harmonsburg, having purchased the Terrell farm in 1879, which he has
since greatly improved. Mrs. Johnson was the fourth in her father's family
of five children.
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JOHN H. McCLURE, lumberman, P. O. Harmonsbarg, was born in this
township in September, 1856, and is a son of John and Caroline (McClure)
McClure. His grandfather, James McClure, came to this county some time in
1797 or 1798, settling near Lake Conneaut, in Summit Township, where the
Indians were very numerous. He has seen the Aborigines cook muskrats
whole, and, taking them from the kettle, eat them whole. Once while he and
his wife (nee Elizabeth Chidister), were crossing the lake in a skiff, they came in
contact with a huge bear that had become tired of swimming and wanted to
get into the boat, but Mr. McClure knocked the animal down, and pressing it
under the water, drowned it and then dragged it to shore. Such was the life
of a pioneer. Our subject's maternal grandfather, Silas Chidister, came into
this county some time between 1800 and 1802, and took up a large tract of
land near the lake, where he remained during the rest of his life. James
McClure had six children, three now living: James, John, and Jane E., now
wife of Dr. Greer, of Adamsville. John H., our subject, lives with his father,
and has built himself a very neat dwelling-house. He is the youngest of the
suiriving children, and is a member of the K. of P. His brother Frank mar-
ried Fannie Brown; Elizabeth married J. B. Close; Delia married Frank
Brown. Our subject entered in 1879 into the lumber business, and operates a
saw-mill near Harmonsburg, adjoining the Greer flouring-mills, where he does
work promptly and satisfactorily, the prices being on an equitable basis.
THOMAS McGUIRE, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Beaver
Township, this county, December 24, 1806, and is a son of Philip and Cath-
arine (Logan) McGuire. His father came to this county from Ireland at an
early day, settling in Beaver Township, and after the war of 1812 removed to
Summit Township, where h5 purchased 300 acres of land, and remained there
the rest of his days. His family consisted of six sons and one daughter, all
deceased but three sons — William, Philip and Thomas — now aged men, who
have seen the progress of this county from its early days, and have succeeded
in life. They helped to establish a neat little church of their own faith,
the Catholic, in this neighborhood. Thomas McGuire was married June 30,
1836, to Margaret Tinncy, who has borne him four sons and one daughter, all
living: Bernard (married Eliza Hay), Sylvester (married Samantha, daughter
of Almon Whiting), Edward J. (single), Joseph (married Hattie Brown),
Amelia (married W. H. Ralph, now in the oil regions). Mr. McGuire has
acted as an earnest and efficient School Director.
JAMES C. McGUIRE, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Summit
Township, this county, March 30, 1816, and is a son of James and Esther
(Close) McGuire, the latter a native of Pennsylvania. James McGuire, our
subject's father, came from Ireland at an early day and settled in Crawford
County. He was a great huoter in his time and an excellent axman. helping
to clear much of the land in his county. He was gifted with great muscular
strength. He had been a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a man of much
importance in his day. His death occurred July 5, 1884, at the age of ninety-
live years. His family numbered ten children, of whom are now living: John,
William, Catharine (now Mrs. McDowell), Theresa, David and James C. Our
subject's mother is a daughter of Jonathan and Magdalena (Cunule) Close,
who were parents of thirteen children, eight of whom are now living: Samuel,
Jeremiah, Daniel, Jonathan, Esther, Rachel, Joel and Susan (see biogra-
phy of Daniel Close). Our subject was married, in 1876, to Effie Palmanteer,
who liore him two daughters: Phy Aurelia and Florence Theresa. He is an
active farmer and occupies the old home farm of his father in Summit Town-
ship.
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N. W. READ, druggist, P. O. Harmonsburg, was dofd in Wattsburg, Erie
Co., Penn,, January 20, 1837, and is a son of Timothy and Elizabeth (Carson)
Read, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of Lancaster County,
Penn. His father came to Erie County in 1820, and settled near Wattsburg.
He was born in 1796. His family consisted of seven children, of whom six
survive. They were: Titus (deceased), Rachel, George, Philander, Timothy,
N. W. and Edwin. N. W. Read received his early education in Erie County,
and entered upon the study of the profession of a druggist in Venango County,
in 1877, and in 1880 came to Harmonsbvu'g, and has ever since been one of
the leading droggists. He was married in 1867, to Eliza E., daughter of
Homer and Sarah A. Knapp, by whom he has three children: Thaddeus,
Martha and Georgiana. He enlisted during the late war in November, 1^61,
in the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and
served until the battle of Antietam, where he lost his left leg and he was
then discharged, and returned home with a very vivid recollection of the trials
of a warrior's life. He was elected Justice of the Peace of the village, and
is a member of the G. A. R., R. A., and R. T. of T.
GEORGE SITLER, (deceased) was born in Berks County, Penn., Feb-
ruary 20, 1798, and was a son of Jacob and Catharine (Foust) Sitler, who
came to Crawford County, in 1803, settled first near Conneaut Lake, and then
in Mead Township, where they spent the remainder of their days. They
raised a family of thirteen children, only one of whom is now living — Mrs.
Lydia Custard. George Sitler was married October 16, 1828, to Sarah A.
Robins, and they were blessed with four sons and four daughters: Phoebe
(deceased); Joseph, now in Iowa, married Miss C. S. Spaulding, of Michigan,
by whom he had two children — Henry and Annie "L.: Annie E., married Orvis
Coates, and is now deceased; Henry L., in Kansas City, married Emma Harper;
Jesse, married Mina Beatty; George F., in Kansas, married Maggie Milligan,
and has five sons: Jesse G., Fred, Guy, Artie, and an infant; Salome (deceased);
Florence Ida, married Rev. J. B. Wright, who died in 1880, has two children:
Harry and Florence A. Rev. Mr. AVright had been in charge of the churches
of Cooperstown, Springboro, New Lebanon, Mercer County, New Wilmington,
Lawrence Co., Penn., and Petersburg, Mahoning Co., Ohio, where he died.
His work did not end with his life — '"for his works do follow him." He was
earnest and faithful unto the last, and leaves an earnest, dutiful wife to
care for the treasures he left behind him in his two children. Our subject
died May 8, 1883, at his residence near Harmonsburg, on the farm where he
had lived for thirty-five years. All his early married life was spent in Mead-
ville, and until he purchased a farm he followed the occupation of a carpen-
ter. Mr. Sitler was of a retiring disposition, mild in character, a lover of
peace and of a quiet, sympathetic nature. Those who knew him most loved
him best.
A. J. SLOAN, farmer and horse-trainer, P. O. Dicksonburg, was born
October 29, 1832, and is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Van Home) Sloan, and
8 grandson of Cornelius Van Home, one of the first white men who ever came
into this county, aud whose singular history will be found elsewhere. Samuel
Sloan was a native of this State and came from Chester County, where he was
born, to Crawford County, in the year 1811. He was in the war of 1812. He
was twice married and had fourteen children. By Mary Thompson, his first
wife, he had two sons: John Thompson, and William. By his second wife,
Elizabeth Van Home, he had twelve children: Joseph, O. H. Perry, George W.,
Margaret, James D., Mary G., Cornelius V. H., Jane V., Harriet V. H., Nancy
A., Andrew J., Sarah E. Joseph was killed by lightning, near Meadville,
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when sixteen years old. Our subject was married, September 7, 1856, to
Margaret, daughter of David and Susannah Johnson. . They have nine chil-
dren: James H., veterinary surgeon; Lewis D., horse-trainer; Hattie I.; Jen-
nie E. ; Maggie E.; Minnie Em; Sarah E.; Thomas A. and Cornelius V. H.
DAVID W. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was bom in what is
now Summit Tovraship, September 9, 1822, and is the son of John and Annie
(Depew) Smith, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of "Washington
Count}', Penn. His father came to this county in 1797, took up 200 acres of
Government land, and had 200 acres given him. He held possession for a
year and then returned and soon married and came back to the county, com-
mencing the life of a pioneer'. He came to the county on horseback. At
that time Pittsburgh was the nearest market town, and there was then a block-
house at Meadville. He raised a family of nine children, of whom five are
now living: William H., John H., Elizabeth (Mrs. Samuel Slocum, in
Nebraska). David W., and D. P. Our subject was married May 3, 1849, to
Martha C. Luper, by whom he has ten children: Alvarado W., Frank J.,
Corry, Elmer L., William T., Hugh R., Catharine C, Richard G., T. B. and
Susan Eliza. Alvarado W. married Sarah McMillen; Corry married Miss W.
Upham; Frank married Emma Williams, of Mercer County, Penn. Our sub-
ject has been away from home for about seven years, sinking wells in the oil
regions. Mrs. Smith is the eldest of nine children in her father's family, of
whom six survive. Our subject has been School Director for nine years; is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the R. T. of T. Polit-
ically he is a Republican.
ALONZO WHITING, farmer, P. O. Norrisville, was born June 20, 1813,
in Pike, Allegany Co., N. Y. , and is a son of John and Betsy (Jones) Whiting,
the former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Massachusetts, and who
came to this county in the spring of 1837, settled near Harmonsburg, and
there passed the remainder of their days. John Whiting was twice married ;
by his first wife he had sis children, viz.: Alonzo, Almon, Sarah, Xenophon
(deceased), Alfreda L. and Elizabeth. Our subject was married April 24,
1836, to Angeline, daughter of Hiram Fuller, an old settler of the county.
They have Jbeen blessed with nine children: Ellen C. , Edgar S. (deceased),
Marian L., Hiram F., Betsy S. (deceased), Clara B., Cora A. (deceased), John
X. and Edgar P. (the second Edgar in the family). Ellen is now Mrs. A.
Johnston; Marian is Mrs. E. C. Bradley. Our subject has one of the finest
cultivated farms in the township, having the best improvements. He has been
a School Director and Road Commissioner for years. In politics he is a
Republican.
ALMON WHITING, farmer, P. O. Harmonsburg, was born in Wyoming
County, N. Y., February 21, 1815, and is son of John and Betsy (Jones)
Whiting, the former of New Hampshire, the latter of Massachusetts. They
came to this county in the spring of 1837, settling near Harmonsburg, by the
inlet of the lake, and there remained until their deaths. John Whiting had
six children by his first wife. Their names are — Alonzo, Alraon, Sarah, Xeno-
phon (who died in 1841), Alfreda L. and Elizabeth. By his second wife he
had one daughter — Betsy R. Sarah married William Cook, and resides in
Missouri; Alfreda L. married J. E. Rice; Elizabeth married Levi Putnam.
Betsy R. married J. J. Beatty. Almon, our subject, married, in Februaiy,
1838, Cymanthia Nourse, by whom he has two children: Sara E. (now Mrs.
Freeland), and Emily A. (now Mrs. C. Adams). The mother of these children
died in 1844, and in 1846 our subject married Caroline W. Doud, the second
in her father's family of six children. Uer family was from Vermont origi-
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nally, but she was bom in Allegany County, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting are
the parents of four children: Cymanthia A. (now Mrs. McGaire), Flora L.
(now Mrs. Parker), Eva L. (now Mrs. De Arment), and Delia M. Our subject
was Postmaster of Harmonsburg for about thirteen years. He has also been
Secretary of the Board of School Directors, Assessor, Collector, and Township
Clerk, and is now Secretary of the Evergreen Cemetery Association. He is
one of the leading citizens of the township.
TITUSVILLE.
HON. GEORGE K. ANDERSON was born at East Waterford, Juniata
Cc, Peun., September 14, 1834. His father, Enoch Lucius Anderson, who
died in 1871, in his seventy-sixth year, was a native of Cumberland County,
Penn., and a son of Col. Enoch Anderson, one of five brothers noted for their
valor and efficient services while serviag in Washington's army throughout
the entire Revolutionary war. These brothers settling in Maryland, New Jersey,
Tennessee, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, became subsequently prominent and
influential men and public officers. Twenty-five members of the family have
been elected to the House of Representatives at Washington, and six to the
United States Senate. His great-uncle was a member of the United States
Senate for a period of eighteen years; his son was also a member of the
House of Representatives and United States Senator for Tennessee from 1800
to 1868. His father, E. L. Anderson, resided at East Waterford, Penn., where
he reared a family of ten children. He followed the tanning business, and
engaged also in agricultural pursuits. In August, 1868, he removed to Titus-
ville, Penn., with his son, and there resided until his death. George K.
Anderson remained with his parents in East Waterford, Penn., until July,
1850, when, having thoroughly learned the trade of tanning under his father,
he entered upon a course of studies at the Tuscarora Academy, Shade Gap
Academy and other schools, pursuing a student's life until 1854. From Sep-
tember, 1854, until September, 1855, he was employed as a clerk in a store at
Hollidaysburg, Penn., at which time he entered Duff's Commercial College of
Pittsburgh, Penn. Upon the completion of the usual course of studies in that
institute he graduated in commercial, banking and railroad book-keeping. As
soon as through college he accepted a position as book-keeper and Private
Secretary to Kirk & Rhodes,' car builders at Rochester, Penn., with whom he
remained until the fall of 1858, when he embarked in the wholesale and retail
grocery business at Greenville, Penn., under the firm name of Power & Ander-
son. In the same place he also entered the dry goods business, under the firm
name of Anderson & Packai-d. In this locality and in these undertakings he
was actively engaged until September, 1862, when he sold out his interests in
order to accept a position as assistant to Gen. W. W. Irwin, Commissary- Gen-
eral of Pennsylvania. He remained in that office until October, 1864, and
during most of the time he was Secretary of the Board of Military Claims.
Resigning at the latter date, he visited the oil regions, settling at Petroleum
Centre October 4, 1864. July 11, 1868, he purchased property at Titusville,
and since then has resided there. Upon four different occasions he has been
chosen Senatorial Delegate to State Conventions, and was a delegate to the
National Convention at Philadelphia which nominated Grant for a second
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term. In 1873 he was elected to the Senate from this county, having in
Titusville a majority of over 800 ballots on a vote of less than 1,000 in the
city. He has been engaged in the producing of oil from the commencement
of the oil business until the present time. He was one of the original stock-
holders of the Northern Pacific Railroad, also the Texas Pacific Railroad. He
was married July 5, 1859, to Miss Emma J. Hawkins, only daughter of the
late Rev. D. R. Hawkins, of Pittsburgh, Penn., who died August 21, 1864.
He was married, the second time, February 18, 1880, to Miss Mary Pauline,
youngest daughter of Hiram Hazzard, of Titusville. Penn.
WILLIAM BARNSDALE, oil producer, Titusville, was bom February 6,
1810, in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England, where he received a select
school education, and learned the trade of shoe-maker, which business he fol-
lowed in England till 1831, when he immigrated to America, landing at New
York, where he remained a few months. From New York he came to Carlisle,
Penn., and there worked at his trade several months. In 1832 he visited his
parents (who had immigrated to America in the fall of 1829), then residing
on a farm in the vi?inity of Titusville. In 1833 he came to Titusville and
commenced his trade, he being the first shoe-maker iu the place. This he fol-
lowed in connection with farming until 1859, in which year the oil excitement
broke out. Mr. Barnsdale drilled in the fall and winter of 1859-60 the
second oil well (known as the Barnsdale Well) in the country. He was one of
a company who, in 1860, erected the first oil refinery in this section. Our
subject also drilled, in 1869, three wells in the Bradford District, one of
which was a fourteen-barrel-per-day well, the first paying well in that
section. Mr. Barnsdale was twice married, on first occasion September 1,
1835, to Eliza Curry, a niece of Jonathan Titus, who died of hydrophobia
March 19, 1843, and after whom Titusville was named. Six children were
born to this union, two now living: Olivia, wife of P. T. Withrop, and Lucy
A., wife of O. H. P. Cleland. Losing this wife, Mr. Barnsdale married, in
November, 1846, Fidelia A., daughter of Chauncy Goodrich, of Rome Town-
ship, this county. To this union were born Fanny (deceased), Hattie
(deceased), Rosa C. (wife of Charles Snakard), N. B., T. N. and W. W. Our
subject was elected Mayor of Titusville in 1878, serving two years, then as
City Treasurer two years, and has filled various other official positions.
GEORGE W. BARR, M. D., Titusville, was born December 16, 1832, in
Sherburne, Chenango Co., N. Y. , and is the only child of Charles W. and
Almira (Blineberry) Barr, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of
Holland-Dutch extraction, born in Dutchess County, N. Y., residents at one
time of Gowanda, N. Y. Our subject received a common school training, and
completed hie education at the Springfield Academy. He taught school for
several years, and then began reading medicine with Dr. George Sweatland, of
Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., and Dr. Charles H. Wilcox, Surgeon of the Marine
Hospital, of Buffalo, N. Y., and James P.White, in charge of St. Mary's Lying-
in Hospital, where he was the first interne or resident physician, and graduated
at the Buffalo Medical College in February, 1856. He attended lectures in
Bellevne Medical College, N. Y., and commenced the practice of medicine in
1856, at Gowanda, N. Y., where he remained until 1861, when he was assigned
the duty of Examining Surgeon in Gen. R. B. Valkenburg's staff at Elmira,
Mustering District, September 15, 1861, and was commissioned. Surgeon of
the Sixty-fourth New York Volunteers November 13, 1861. From Gowanda,
N. Y., he came to Titusville in February, 1865, where he has practiced his pro-
fession ever since with marked success, holding a membership in the county
and State Medical Society and member of the American Medical Association.
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Dr. Barr was twice jaarried, on the first occasion in August, 1858, to Lavinia,
daughter of Col. Ira Ayer, of Evans, Erie Co., N. Y. To this union were born
three children, only one surviving — Iris — bom in Gowanda, N. T., October 6,
1859, DOW a graduate of Allegheny College. On the decease of his first wife
our subject married Lovinia Hanford, widow of Walden Cooper, by whom she
had one son — Walden Harte. By her second marriage she had one child —
Eva— born January El, 1877. The Doctor has filled several offices, and has
been member of the ^Jchool Board and Board of Health. He is President of
the Western Pennsyivdnia Relief Association, and the Corresponding Secretary
of Crawford County ledical Society, having been President of the Society in
1876.
HENRY SNOW BATES, architect, Titusville, was bom November 27,
1827, in Plymouth County, Mass. The family was founded by Clement Bates,
who came from Englp ad to this country and settled in Braintree, Mass., in
1736. One of his descendants, Phineas Bates, married a Miss Mary Beal, and
passed most of his bjsiness life in Cohasset, Mass. Our subject is the seventh
son of their family of eleven. He attended the Academy of Leicester, and
taught winter terms, preparing for entrance into Middlebury College, of which
his uncle, Joshua Enies, D. D., was President. Mr. Bates changed his pur-
pose and became one A the immigrants to California in 1849, making a tedious
voyage round Cape InUirn. Returning in 1851, he took up the study of archi-
tecture, and in the 'oUowing year superintended the building of Antioch
College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, and after that was employed in the construc-
tion of fortifications in Boston Harbor for a period of seven years. During
the political campaign of 1860 Mr. Bates took an active part in the interest of
the Republican cause. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Forty-
third Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and was chosen First Lieutenant of
the company. On the arrival of his regiment at Newberne, N. C, he was
detailed as Quartermaster of the regiment, the duties of which office he dis-
charged during the remainder of the service. Our subject rejoined, as Cap-
tain, the Third Regiment Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and was
soon appointed Assistant Quartermaster, stationed at Alexandria, Va., and was
made manager of a Quartermaster's post at Augusta, Me. , where he remained
till the close of the war. In 1865 Mr. Bates came to Pennsylvania and
engaged in the oil business in Tidioute two years. After being engaged in
the erection of public buildings in Wairen, Clarion and other places he finally
settled permanently in Titusville. Mr. Bates was married, in 1852, to Miss
Bethia Ewell, who died in 1865, leaving two sons: Hairy S., of Meadville, Penn.,
and Charles S., of Massachusetts. In 1868 he married Miss Margaret H. May,
of Tionesta, Penn, daughter of H. H. May. Four children are the result of
this union, viz. : Nannie Brown, Archie Kelly, Fransue May and Mary Beal.
Our subject received the Republican nomination for Legislature in 1884, and
was elected in the following November by a large majority. He has been
actively engaged in the public afi'airs of Titusville and by his public and
private enterprise has contributed to the improvement of its public works.
JAMES H. CALDWELL, the eldest son of seven brothers, was born in
Limestone Township, Montour Co., Penn., March 27, 1839, of parents
.whose occupation was that of farming, passing his early days on the farm and
attending the district schools during the winter months. In the years 1858
■ and 1859 he attended the Milton, Penn., Academy, ending his school days in
1860. His first wages were earned at the age of twenty-one on his father's
farm at $9 per month. The following winter he taught a district school.
When twenty-two years of age he took charge of his father's farm, doing all
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the work for one-fourth of the crops — stock and implements furnished him.
The following year he managed one of his father's farms for one-half of the
harvest — furnishing his own stock and implements. He came to the oil
regions in the year 1865, and soon became actively engaged in drilling wells
for crude petroleum. Two years passed, when he became interested in the
eighth well before a paying well was obtained. In 1867 he was married to
Miss Mary A. Wagner, of Montour County, Penn., and he settled at Pioneer,
an oil town in Venango County, and while there he was a member of the firm
of Emery Bros. & Co. He moved tO Titusville in the year 1869 and built
the fine residence now owned by B. E. Moreland, and also carried the half
interest in building the Emery & Caldwell Block, which he still owns. In
1873, feeling depressed by the panic, he sold his house, liquidated his obliga-
tions, moved to Butler County, and by close attention to producing, soon
repaired his losses. In 1876 he went to Virginia and purchased the planta-
tion known as Varina, on the James River, containing 1,312 acres, which he
now visits several times a year, to instruct his manager as to the fields he
wishes farmed and the mode of farming. In 1877 he moved back to Titus-
ville, and in the spring of 1881 purchased the estate of Jonathan Watson, on
which he is now living. His occupation has always been that of farming and
oil producing, avoiding speculation in the oil exchanges. His political faith
is that the legislation of the country should be for the people, and not for a
few classes. He was nominated for the Assembly in the year 1878, and has
twice since received the district nomination for Congress, He was elected
Mayor of Titusville for years 1882 and 1883. Although he has frequently
been a candidate, his candidacy was obtained unsought and by request of his
political friends.
JOSEPH TITUS CHASE, Notary Public, Titusville, was born in this city,
June 17, 1829; eldest son of the late Joseph L. and Susan J. Chase, and
grandson of Jonathan Titus, founder of the city of Titusville. Our subject
received preliminary instruction in the common school and was a student at
Allegheny College in 1845 and 1846. When not at school, he was engaged in
assisting his father in the store and in manufacturing and marketing lumber.
In the month of December, 1847, he went to Meadville, Penn., in the employ
of Thorp & Gibson and John and James R. Dick, general merchants. In 1854
he was engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery trade with the lii'm of Fin-
ney, Chase & Co. In the fall of 1860 he was elected Prothonotary of Craw-
ford County, serving as such three years. Previous to 1860 he was a member
of the Council of the then borough of Meadville, also Deputy Recorder. Deputy
Treasurer and Deputy Register of Crawford County. In November, 1864, he
removed to Titusville from Meadville and since his return to Titusville has
been engaged in mercantile, lumber and oil producing businesses. In 1878 he
was appointed Notary Public for a term of three years and was reappointed in
1881 for another term. In 1853 he married Elizabeth, daughter of the late
Robert Adrain, of Meadville. In 1807 he was a member of the Legislature
of Pennsylvania. In April, 1861, he assisted in getting up a company of vol-
unteers for the war, which company was known as Company F, Ninth Penn-
sylvania Reserves. In June, July, and August, 1863. he served as an emer-
gency man and was Quartermaster of Fifty-eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and was present at the capture of John Morgan and his
command in Ohio, July 25, 1863.
REV. JOHN D. COADY, pastor of St. Titus Church, Titusville, was born
in Kildare, near Dublin, Ireland, in October, 1825. and was educated at St
Patrick's College, a branch of the London Tniversity. In 1847 he immigrated
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to America and came to Pittsburgh, Penn., direct. He then completed his
education at St. Mary's College, Baltimore, Md., where he graduated in
1852 and was ordained Deacon by Archbishop Kenuck, assisted by Rev. Mi-
chael O'Connor, first Bishop of Pittsburgh. Our subject commenced the labors
of the ministry in Potter and McKean Counties, Penn. In November, 1856, he
attended the mission in Clearfield County, Penn., and in July, 1863, was crea-
ted Rector of Erie City by Rt. Rev. Bishop Young. In 1866, Rev. Mr. Coady was
appointed Administrator of the Diocese until the accession of "Bishop Mullen,
Second Bishop of Erie City, Penn. In 1866 our subject went to Oil City,
Penn., where he had the charge of St. Joseph's Church until October, 1871,
since which time he has been pastor of St. Titus Church, Titusville. By his
personal exertions, a heavy load of debt which this church had been laboring
under, was wiped oflf and many additions and improvements were consumma-
ted. He also materially assisted toward the building and fitting up of the con-
vent at Titusville.
NORRIS GROSSMAN, grocer, Titusville, was born May 12, 1833, in
White Lake, N. Y. At the age of eight years he was put on the canal as mule
or horse-driver, which capacity he filled eight years, and then moved with his
parents to the neighborhood of Greenfield, Ulster Co., N. Y., and commenced
clearing land. At the age of twenty-one he returned to the canal, on which he
worked during the summer, following lumbering during winter. This he con-
tinued until August, 1861, in which year he enlisted in the Fifty-sixth New
York Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted from rank to rank till finally, in
August, 1862, he reached a captaincy. He served under Gen. McClellan first,
and then under Gen. Q. A. Gillmore in the department of the South, partici-
pating in all the battles around Charleston, S. C, including the siege of Fort
Sumter. At the close of the war he was sent to Greenville, S. C, to maintain
peace between whites and blacks. On December 20, 1865, our subject was
mustered out of service at Hart's Island, N. Y., came to Titusville January 1,
1866, and, until November of same year, ran an engine among the oil wells.
He next embarked in the grocery business in Titusville and has met with
encouraging success. Mr. Crossman was married June 12, 1867, to Carrie
Bentley, born in this county in 18-18. Six children were born to this union:
Elnora, Addie, Ettie, Mabel, Grace and Ethel. Our subject has served two
terms in the Common Council; also as Poor Master. In politics he was a
Republican till the election of Garfield, when he became a Prohibitionist.
JOHN EASON, miller, Titusville, was born in Somersetshire, England,
October 21, 1834. He was there educated at the national and high schools,
where he learned, among other things, book-keeping. He also acquired a
knowledge of milling from his father, who was a miller by occupation. Our
subject married in England when he was eighteen years old, Ann Sly, born in
England in 1831. Five children were the result of this union: Robert, a res-
ident of Champaign County, a grain and wood dealer; William, with his
father; Joseph, with his father; Lizzie and Martha. In the year of his mar-
riage Mr. Eason came with his young wife to America, direct to Pittsburgh,
Penn., where he remained one year; then in Butler County, Penn., eight years,
then near Franklin, Venango Co., Penn., seven years, and finally, in 1869,
came to this county, where he has been occupied in milling and farming over
since. Our subject is a thorough business man, always to be found at hia
post. In politics he is a Democrat
ROBERT G. EDDY, grocer, 311' W. Spring Street, Titusville, was born
in Venango County, Penn., in April, 1852; son of Luke and Sarah (Green)
Eddy, who came to Venango County, Penn., from New York State, in an early
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day. They were parents of eight children, seven now living. Luke Eddy,
who was a fanner and carpenter, is deceased. Our subject attended the pub-
lic schools for a time, also the Main Street High School at Titusville, Penn.
He was married in 1872, in Meadville, Penn., to M. Delsenah Proper, bom in
August, 1853, in Venango Township, this county, daughter of D. D. and
Elizabeth (Grove) Proper, of German lineage; former a farmer and oil pro-
ducer. They were parents of five children, of whom Mrs. Eddy is the eldest.
She was educated in the seminary at Clarksville, Penn. Mr. Eddy has car-
ried on a grocery business in Titusville since 1874, and has met with well-
merited success.
E. O. EMERSON, oil and gas business, Titusville, was born in York,
Me., June 6, 1834; son of Charles 0. Emerson, a prominent lawyer in New
York, and third cousin of Ralph "Waldo Emerson. Our subject graduated
from Phillip's Academy, Andover, Mass., in 1850, and in 1855 went to Portage,
Wis., where he was engaged in banking several years. At the breaking out of
the war in 1861, he joined the service as Lieutenant, acting as Adjutant dur-
ing the last year. He served till after Lee's surrender, and then came to
Titusville, where he has since been extensively and successfully engaged in
the oil business. For the past two years our subject has carried on the enter-
prise of conveying natural gas to Pittsburgh, Penn. The company is known
as the Pennsylvania Fuel Company, of which Mr. Emerson is President. He
is also interested in stock-raising in Cheyenne County, Kan., in the ice
business in Maine, and many other interests. Mr. Emerson was married at
Portage, Wis., in 1860, to LucyH., daughter of John A. Johnson, formerly of
Fremont, Ohio, and later a prominent attoruBy in Portage, Wis. She was born
in Fremont, Ohio, September 13, 1842. To this union were born six children,
four now living: Charles F., born November 27, 1864; John L-, born July 18,
1868; Constance Lucy, born December 31, 1873, and E. O. , Jr., born July 21,
1876. Two died in infancy. Mr. Emerson has been an Elder of the Presby-
terian Church since 1866. Was President of the Select Council, also President
of the Oil Exchange. He owns one of the finest residences in the county.
The family have in their possession a book that traces the Emerson genealogy
back 600 years.
HON. DAVID EMERY, Titusville, was born September 7, 1837, in Chau-
tauqua County, N. Y. In 1842 his parents emigrated to Michigan, making
the journey from New York State by wagon, there being no railroads in that
direction in those days. Our subject's early life was that of any pioneer boy
— an existence between school and work. After studying at Hillsdale College,
Michigan, be read law under Judge Pratt, of that State, but believing that a
trade would be more profitable than a profession, he determined to enter a
more active business and embarked in milling. In 1866 he came to the oil
region of Pennsylvania, commenced operating for oil at Pioneer, removing to
Titusville in 1870, where he has since resided. In 1S76 be served in the Com-
mon Council; was elected Mayor in 1877, and in 1879 was sent to the State
Legislature. In politics there is not a stancher or more enterprising Repub-
lican in the county, in the interests of which he is an active worker. He is
President of the Octave Oil Company, Titusville. Mr. Emery is a self-made
man, and by his energy, integrity and generous nature has gained the respect
and confidence of business men, and by bis public-spirited policy, the esteem
of the people of the oil regions.
J. D. HOTTEL, grocer, 25 South Franklin Street, Titusville, was born
near Woodstock, Va. , August 17, 1822, fourth child and third son in a family
of five boys and four girls, three boys and two girls now living. At the age
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of six, our subject came with his parents to Bristolville, Ohio, where he was
educated at the common schools and brouj^ht up on a farm, at the same time
learning the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed for thirty-two
years in Titusville, having come here in 1841. He resided eighteen months in
Venango County, Penn., where he was engaged in the manufacture of farming
implements. Our subject embarked in the grocery business in Titusville some
time in 1872, and has carried it on successfully ever since. Mr. Hottel mar-
ried, in 1846, in Cherry Tree, Venango Co., Penn., Olivia Fulton, a native of
the same locality as her husband, born August 11, 1824. Four children were
born to this union: Emeline, deceased; Ruth Elizabeth, deceased; Eva Ann,
deceased, and Ella. In politics Mr. Hottel is a Republican.
W. C. HYDE, Cashier Hyde National Bank, Titusville, was born in Octo-
ber, 1813, near Norwich, Conn., son of E. and Diadama (Comstock) Hyde,
and at the age of two years moved with his parents to what is now Wyoming
County, N. Y., and again in 1838 to Oil Creek Township, this county, where
the father and his three sons, E. B. ,W. C. and Charles, erected mills and com-
menced general operations in merchandise and lumbering. Here they founded
the place known as Hydetown and maintained the partnership for ten years,
when they dissolved, our subject and his father remaining together till 1863,
in which year the latter died, aged seventy-two. Our subject since that date
has continued the " new mill " business, his brother Charles the old business.
The other brother, E. B., is engaged in lumbering in Spring Creek, Penn.
Mr. Hyde commenced banking in 1868 as Vice-President of the Second
National Bank. In 1880 the Hyde National Bank was organized, and he was
appointed Cashier, a position he now holds, as well as the Vice-Presidency of
the Second National Bank. Charles Hyde is one of the principal stockholders
in the Second National Bank, which was organized in 1865, with Charles Hyde
President, W. C. Hyde Vice-President, and G. C. Hyde Cashier and " cousin,"
and is also the principal stockholder in the Hyde National Bank with Charles
Hyde President, G. C. Hyde Vice-President, and W. C Hyde Cashier.
The subject of this sketch was twice married, on tirst occasion to Laura Mur-
ray, a native of Allegany County, N. Y. , who bore him two daughters: Lena,
wife of B. M. Price, now in Pittsburgh, Penn., and Cora, wife of CM. Hulin,
of the firm of Hulin Bros., lumberers, etc., Franklin, Penn. Mr. Hyde's
second marriage, on the death of his tirst wife, was in 1862, with Mrs. M. P.
Thornburg, widow of J. D. Thornburg (formerly local editor of the Pittsburgh
Post), and daughter of J. Doty, of Lake County, Ohio. She had one son by
her first marriage.
I. S. JONES, grocer, grain, coal and wood dealer, Titusville, was born on
a farm on the shore of Lake Erie, between VVesttield and Fredonia, Stale of
New York, February 15, 1834, eldest son of John J. and Charlotte (Culver)
Jones, natives of Massachusetts, and both deceased. Our subject received a
common school education, and remained on the farm till twenty years of age.
He then engaged in the lumbering business on the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers
till 1860. In 1863 he came to Titusville and embarked in the grocery busi-
ness; was also engaged in carriage- making and livery. In 1880 he associated
the retail coal and wood trade with the grocery. Mr. Jones was twice married,
on first occasion January 5, 1860, in Franklin, Penn., to Margaret, daughter of
David Warner, of Venango, Penn. One son was born to this union, Orville
W., now foreman in his father's grocery. On the decease of this wife our
subject married, in 1866, Rosa, daughter of Scofield Bassett, of Coldwater,
Mich., born in 1846. To this union were born Mabel, Irving and Ernest.
Mrs. Jones is a graduate of Coldwater College, Michigan. She has kept the
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books for her basband's store eight years. Our subject is the owner of some
twenty pieces ot property in Titusville and 500 acres of land in another part of
the State. In politics he is a Democrat.
GEORGE F. KUNTZ, proprietor of "Erie Hotel" (established 1874),
North Franklin Street, Titusville, was born March 19, 1836, in Konigreich,
Wurtemberg, Germany, son of Gottlieb Kuntz. After receiving a common
school education he served six years in the German Army. Coming to Amer-
ica in the spring of 1865, our subject landed in New York, and there learned
the baker's trade, which he followed till 1874. He came to Titusville in 1868,
and was the first manufacturer of pretzels in the city. He made them in the
same hotel he now occupies from 1868 to 1870, and then built the Vienna
Bakery at 111 East Walnut Street, which he operated till 1874, and which he
still owns. In 1873 Mr. Kuntz bought the " Erie House " from John Rickert
for $6,000, and took possession in 1874. This hotel he rebuilt completely in
1880, at an outlay of $5,000. Our subject has carried on the " Erie House"
successfully, having proved himself a most courteous, attentive and popular
landlord. On October 2, 1883, he bought the Titusville Tannery, head of
Washington Street, which is in full running power and doing a prosperous
business. Mr. Kuntz was married in Titusville, May 9, 1869, to Mathilde
Krehl, who bore him five children, viz. : George, Henry, William, Frederick
and David.
W. P. LOWE, hotel-keeper, Titusville, was born in Baldwinsville, Onon-
daga Co., N. Y., April 25, 1832. He was reared partly in his native county
and partly in Oswego County, N. Y. He attended the common schools in
winter and in summer was engaged in lumbering, boating and farming. For
two years he carried on a grocery business at Phoenix, N. Y. , and for six years
a hotel in Shamburg, Venango County, Penn. ; two years. Was also a pro-
ducer some six months, meeting with considerable success. In 1872 he came
to Titusville, where he embarked in the refining business one year, and where
he became a member of the firm composed of Theo Barnsdall, W. P. Lowe
and B. G. Hinkley, who erected a refinery, known as the Barnsdall Refinery.
Mr. Lowe has been interested as a producer. He also carried on a retail liquor
business fi-om 1878 to 1882, since which year he has been proprietor of the
"Mansion House," Titusville, which, under his good management, has a wide-
spread reputation as a first-class hotel. Our subject was married in 1856 to
Rebecca J., daughter of Sir A. Tracy, of Hinmansville, N. Y. To this union
were born Alfred C, May Louise, and an infant, the latter deceased. Mr.
Lowe has been a member of the School Board; is now a City Councilor. He
is a member of the I. O. O. F., the A. O. U. W. and is a F. & A. M.
Z. MARTIN, hotel-keeper, Titusville, was born in Charlotte, Vt., August
31, 1823, the third child living of a family of six, of Scotch and English
parentage. He moved to Chautauqua County, N. Y., with his parents when he
was six years of age, there remaining until fourteen years old. He was
brought up to the trade of tanner and currier, which he Reamed at Buffalo,
with Ramsay & Howard, now Bus & Howard, a business he spent twenty years
at, and in 1860 came to Titusville, engaging as Superintendent for Barnsdall.
Mead & Rouse in the oil business, one year, then with the Boston Rock Oil
Company, near Oil City, some eighteen months. In 1843 Mr. Martin went
into the hotel business, which he followed in various places. He kept the
"Kent House," Lakeview, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. ; was at the "Centennial"
five months; had the "Mansion House," Titusville, from 1868 to 1882, and
since then the " Hotel Brunswick." Titusville. Our subject was married in
1850, at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. , to Ellen A., daughter of
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Lewis and Anna Hazzard. Three children were born to this union: Lena
May, wife of S. D. Kobison, of Pittsburgh, Penn. ; L. L., manager of his
father's hotel, and Anna Belle (deceased) wife of W. J. Jackson, of Florida.
REV. FATHER MIGNAULT, Titusville, was born September 17, 1826,
in the Parish of St. Denis, on the banks of the River Richelieu, Canada East
(now Province of Quebec), son of Joseph E. and Libere (Menard) Mignault.
He received at his baptism the names Joseph Edouard Napoleon. His clas-
sical studies commenced at the College of St. Hyacinthe, Canada East, but
after three years his health failed and he had to return home. He then
devoted himself to the study of law for eighteen months under Lord Des-
chambeault. An accident, however, brought him to the brink of the grave,
and in thanking God for his unexpected recovery, he promised and vowed his
services to the church. In the fall of 1843 he resumed his studies in Chambly
College, Canada East. On the closing of this institution at the end of twelve
months, Father Mignault went to the little seminary of St. Therese. There
he finished his philosophy, took the livery of the Lord, and was tonsured in
1847 by Bishop J. J. Prince, Coadjutor of Montreal. Monseigneur Gingues,
having been appointed Bishop of -Ottawa, Canada West, and working actively
for the foundation of St. Joseph's College, this young ecclesiastic was sent
from the Sulpician Seminary at Montreal to Ottawa, for the purpose of exer-
cising the important function of Rector and Econome. He then joined the
Order of Fathers Oblates, and was raised to the dignity of the priesthood,
October 14, 1849. His health failing him in the course of that year, he was
sent as Pastor to L'Original on the Ottawa River, Canada East, and again
recalled to preside over St. Joseph's College. Our subject's health once more
failed, however, and he had to be conveyed to the hospital. After three
months' assiduous care on the part of the Sisters of Charity, he was able to
move to Boston, Mass., where he was restored to health. Here he labored in
the ministry for six years with untiring energy. He then came to Wisconsin,
accepting some missions in the Diocese of Milwaukee, which he ministered in
until the Civil war broke out, when he acted as Chaplain to the Seventeenth
Wisconsin Infantry tor three years. Serious illness again attacked this inde-
fatigable servant of the Cross, and he had to be conveyed home to Canada in a
dying condition, but strange to say, he again recovered. His next field was
in the Diocese of Erie, Penn., as Pastor of Titusville, and here he even sur-
passed himself in good works. He built a church, a schoolhouse, a pastorate,
enlarged the church, put in a chime of bells, erected a convent and St. Joseph's
Hall, and in 1871 bought for the church the grandest organ in western Penn-
sylvania. When all this had been accomplished, owing to his growing infirm-
ities, the Bishop considered it advisable to remove him to another field of
usefulness, but Father Mignault resigned and returned to his native country
to rest. After a time he crossed the ocean and visited Rome, Ireland, England,
France, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium. He spent three months in the
Eternal City and had the honor of two audiences of the Holy Father. Oui- sub-
ject was distinguished throughout for his great zeal, energy and simplicity, and
is uniformly respected by all classes and creeds. He now resides in Titusville,
presiding over the collegiate institute of which he is the founder.
REV. HENRY PURDON, pastor of the Episcopal Church, Titusville, is
a native of Dublin, Ireland, born August 15, 1835. He came to the United
States in 1854. His early educational training was acquired in his mother
country, and soon after his arrival in New York he entered the junior class of
Union College, from which be graduated in 1857. In the same year he entered
the Theological Seminary of Virginia, graduating in 1859, and in July of that
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year was ordained to the Deaconate of the Proteataat Episcopal Church. He
then went to China, but returned in 1860, and settled for a time near Phila-
delphia. On April 6, 1863, he was ordained to the priosthood and received
the degree of Doctor of Divinity from the faculty of the theological seminary
of the Diocese of Ohio, June 29, 1876. Coming to the oil regions, he held his
first service in the church in Titusville June 8, 1862, and has since held the
rectorship of St. Jame.s' Memorial Church in the city. Rev. H. Purdon was
married in October, 1869. to a daughter of the late Rev. Reuben Tinker, of
Westfield, N. Y. By this union tVo daughters have been born: Marina Lou-
isa and Alice Rodney. Their oldest child, Harry Sidney, born September 14,
1870, entered into rest June 8, 1872.
DR. WALTER BROOKS ROBERTS was born in Moreau, Saratoga Co.,
N. Y., May 15, 1823. His ancestors have been distinguished in both military
and diplomatic circles in both hemispheres. The earlier education of our sub-
ject was acquired at the district schools of his. native place, while he was
engaged assisting on his father's farm. In his seventeenth year he became a
clerk in a banking office in Albany, N. Y., but owing to feeble health was
obliged to abandon the situation, and returned to his home. In 1841, for the
purpose of preparing himself for a teacher, he entered the Academy at Evans'
Mills, Jefferson Co. , N. Y. , and subsequently took charge of a district school
at Northumberland, Saratoga County. He was thus employed during the fol-
lowing four years, pursuing during the summer months a course of mathe-
matics at the Glen Falls Academy, and beginning a course of medicine with
Dr. Sheldon, of the same place. Afterward he devoted himself to the practice
of dentistry, traveling through New Hampshire in the summer of 1845, return-
ing to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he established himself permanently. In
1850 he passed a few weeks on the island of Cuba. On his return he sold his
interest in the dental establishment and practiced his profession in the princi-
pal towns of Dutchess County. In 1853 he visited Nicaragua, Central Amer-
ica, and became engaged in the purchase and shipping of hides, but soon
returned to New York and organized a commercial and trading company, under
the name of Churchill, Roberts, Mills & Co., in which he was largely success-
ful. Later he associated himself with his brother, Dr. E. A. L. Roberts, and
opened a handsome dental office in New York City, finally purchased the
entire establishment and located on Bond Street, where he continued in active
practice until 1868. While thus occupied he was editor of the New York
Dental Journal, and was one of the prime mijvers in the establishment of the
New York Dental College, of which institution he is still a Trustee. In 1863
he was appointed by Rev. Dr. Bellows, to visit Gen. Hunter's division, then
at Beaufort, S. C, and examine into its sanitary condition. After this was
accomplished, in company with his brother, he became interested in the man-
ufacture of blasting torpedoes, and in 1865 the Roberts Petroleum Torpedo
Company was organized; in 1866 he was elected Secretary, and in 1867 its
President, which position he still holds. In the summer of 1867 he made a
tour of Europe, and in the following year removed to Titusville, Crawford Co.,
Penn., where he has since resided. Dr. Roberts did much to destroy the huge
monopoly, the Southern Improvement Company. When the ButTalo & Titus-
ville Railroad was inaugurated he subscribed $50,000 to its capital stock, and
became President of the company. In 1866 he was a member of the Common
Council of the city of New York. In 1872 he was elected Mayor of Titusville.
In December of the same year, in company with John Porter and L. B. Silli-
man, he organized the banking company of Roberts & Co. , one of the flourish-
ing moneyed institutions of western Pennsylvania. In 1877 he was elected
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member of the Pemieylvania House of Representatives, and in the following
year was sent by his constitaenoy to a seat in the Senate. Dr. Roberts has
been identified with many important movements in Titusville for the improve-
ment and beautifying of the city, which bears many evidences of his enter-
prise and liberality. He was married, in 1858, to Emily W. Titus, daughter
of Erastus Titus, of New York
DK. NELSON SMITH (deceased) was born in Durham, Greene Co., N.Y.,
June 13, 1791, was a son of Elijah Smith, a native of New York State, and of
English pEjentage. Our subject was brougtt up on a farm, and in 1811 he
married, in Durham, N. Y., Polly West, a native of Trumbull, N. Y., born
February 18, 1793, a daughter of Elijah West, also a native of New York
State, and on March 3, 1816, they moved from Durham to Crawford County,
Penn. (taking over two months to accomplish the journey), settling on a farm
in Hayfield Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. That
portion of the county was then an almost unbroken wilderness, and for miles
around devoid of schools, churches, mills, stores, in fact, remote from business
places of any kind, so the early settlers foand it indispensable to adapt
themselves to several trades and professions. Dr. Smith took up the shoe-
making, carpentering and blacksmithing, and for many years did the doctor-
ing in his own family and for what few neighbors there were in that part of
thp county. As the settlers began to increase in numbers a school was opened,
and a society of the Methodist Episcopal Church was formed. There were
bnt few preachers or exhorters in the county, so preaching was held only at
long intervals. Dr. Smith being a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
the Conference gave him a license as a local preacher, and for more than forty
years he preached in all parts of Crawford and adjacent counties. When the
homoeopathic practice was introduced into his section the Doctor became a
convert to that system of medicine, and procuring the necessary books, stud-
ied under Dr. Owen and others. He became a good, practical, common-sense
physician, and enjoyed a large practice as long as he was able to ride. Mrs.
Smith prepared and spun the woolen and linen yarns ready for the loom, and
when woven she dyed the cloth, cut and made all the clothes for her large fam-
ily. She was the kindest and best of wives and mothers. No one who knew
her ever spoke an unkind word of her. Dr. and Mrs. Smith were the parents
of ten children — two daughters and eight sons — all now living bnt two:
Emeline, the eldest, first married David Bixby (her second husband was
Rev. I. O. Fisher, who is also dead, and Mrs. Fisher is now living with her
son near Pontiac, Mich.); John E. was married to Jane Beatty (she is now
dead, and he is living with one of his sons in Toledo, Ohio); Nelson J. is liv-
ing with his second wife on a farm near the old homestead; Jesse married
Elizabeth J. Smith, and they now live in the city of Titusville, Penn. (he has
been a member of the Legislature and Treasurer of the county, and is now
engaged with his son E. N. in the oil business); Dr. Ephraim is now living
in Boise City, Idaho, practicing medicine; James is living on the old home-
stead with his third wife (nee Miss Lydia Rundal); it is a tine home now;
Betsey, married John B. McDowel (they are living at Dicksonburg, Penn.);
Ensign H. married, for his first wife, Mrs. Maria Conkey, and she dying he
married Miss Bell Gilmon (he died in the prime of life, beloved by all); Rev.
George W. S. is living with his second wife on a farm at Blue Island, near
Chicago; Irus H. died soon after graduating from Allegheny College (he had
a bright prospect of a useful life, but was cut oflf by the hand of death before
he had fairly entered manhood; he was a noble boy). Dr. Smith and his wife
lived to see all their large family, with the exception of the two mentioned.
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settled in life. They lived to see the county settled up, and took great com-
fort in Tisiting among the first settlers, recounting their troubles and joys.
Dr. Smith died November 16, 1868, in his seventy-ninth year. Polly Smith,
his wife, died November 17, 1871, in her eightieth year. This world was
better for this noble couple having lived in it They went to their reward in
peace.
T. J. STEWART (deceased) was born in Randolph, this county, in 1808,
and came to Titusville about 1832. His parents were of Scotch-Irish
extraction and Presbyterians. He was married in 1837 to Mary Burns (now
widow of John Watson, deceased), born May 11, 1814, near Greensburg, West-
moreland Co., Penn.. and daughter-of Nathan and Susanna (Lofland) Burns.
To this union were born three sons and one daughter, viz. : Archibald, engaged
in constructing oil wells, J. B., T. J., and Susan, who owns a valuable central
property on Franklin Street, Titusville, where she and her mother reside.
T. J. Stewart dying, his widow married, October 20, 1853, John Watson, a
farmer, born in 1804, died in 1882. Our subject filled in his life time several
township offices.
JAMES P. THOMAS, elected Mayor of Titusville, on the Republican
ticket, February 19, 1884, was born in the town of Stafford, Genesee Co.,
N. Y., June 27, 1840. His early life was passed upon a farm, with winter
schooling, until he was fifteen years old, when he entered a dry goods store at
Batavia, N. Y., where he remained as clerk until the fall of 1860, when he
began the study of law in the office of the Hon. George Bowen, Batavia. In
August, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company E, One Hundred and
Fifth Regiment, New York Volunteers, at Le Roy. This regiment was
decimated to such an extent that in the fall of 1863 it was consolidated at
Belle Plain with the Ninety-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteers, taking
the name of the latter. Mr. Thomas was promoted for meritorious serv-
ices to Second Lieutenant in November, 1863, and to First Lieutenant
in August, 1864. He took part in the many engagements in which this
battle scarred regiment participated and was wounded both at Antietam
and at Gettysburg. He was taken prisoner August 19, 1864, at the
Weldon Railroad, near Petersburg, Va. , and experienced the horrors of life
in Libby prison, at Salisbury, N. C, and at Danville, Va. He was paroled
February 22, 1865, and after being exchanged, returned to active service,
where he remained until mustered out at the close of the war. In 1865 he
came to Titusville and engaged in the business of producing oil, which he
has followed more or less since that time; was also connected for fifteen
years with the Roberts Torpedo Company. Mr. Thomas has now retired
from business, and having consented to accept the nomination for Mayor ol this
cify, was elected by an overwhelming vote, an unmistakable evidence of his
popularity at his home.
FRANK W. TRUESDELL, printer, Titusville, was born June 16, 1857,
at Warren, Ohio, where he learned the trade of printing. In 1880 he moved
to Titusville, and purchased the Sunday World printing establishment in
March, 1882. Mr. Truesdell is at present publishing the Sunday World.
WILLIAM VARI AN, physician and surgeon, Titusville, was born in Sidney,
Ohio, October 11, 1832; son of an Episcopal clergyman; his mother was a mem-
ber of the Atlee family, of Lancaster, Penn. Our subject was educated at St.
Paul's College, Long Island, and studied medicine at the Pennsylvania Medi-
cal College, Philadelphia, from which he graduated in March, 1854. He com-
menced practice in Pittsburgh, Penn., but after a year he removed to Chicago,
where he remained until 1861, in which year he entered the army. During
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the war of the Kebellion he held the position of Medical Director north Mis-
souri, of the First Division, Pope's army, and central Kentucky (1861-62).
In 1862 he was Medical Director of the Army of Kentucky; Assistant Medical
Director Department of the Cumberland; Superintendent of Hospitals, District
of the Cumberland; Chief uf the Medical Transportation Department of the
Cumberland (1863-64); Surgeon-in-Chief of the Dennison V. S. Army
General Hospital (1864); and Surgeon-in-Chief of Evanston Hospital (1865).
In September, 1865, our subject established himself in Titusville in general
practice, giving special attention, however, to surgery, in which branch of his
profession he has performed many of the major operations and acquired a
special reputation as an ovariotomist. The Doctor was the first to suggest
hypodermic use of ergot with morphia in cases of cholera and choleraic
diarrhoea. In 1867 the Doctor was elected a member of Crawford County
Medical Society, of which he was President in 1871; is a member of the State
Medical Society, of which he was President in 1883, and the American Medical
Societj'. Dr. Varian was mai-ried in 1857 to Ann E., daughter of Dr.
Litchfield, of Connecticut, and niece of Hon. Chauncey F. Cleveland, ex- Gov-
ernor of Connecticut. Six children were born to this union: Eliza Atlee, Helen
Louise (deceased), Mary Litchfield, William Cleveland (deceased), Cleveland
(deceased), and Helen Cleveland. Our subject is an active member of the
Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican.
T. J. YOUNG, M. D., Titusville, is a native of Germany, born at Neustadt A.
D. Haardt in the Palatinate, Bavaria, December 13, 1834, eldest son of Col. David
Young, at that time Royal Engineer and Architect under King Ludwig, of
Bavaria. The father and .son participated in the rebellion of 1848^9, and
the family fled to France, where they remained until May, 1850; then emi-
grated to the United States and settled in Baltimore. Shortly afterward Col.
Young was appointed to the United States Coast Survey, and Theodore J.
removed to Philadelphia to pursue his studies. In 1854 he settled in Mead-
ville,Penn., and devoted himself to the study of medicine. He attended the Cleve-
land Medical College, 1860-61, and was then appointed by the State of Pennsyl-
vania Assistant Surgeon for three years or until the close of the war. He was
assigned to the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, and then to the Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry.
During the service he was on the staffs of Col. Minty and Gen. Hatch, and
acted as Surgeon in Charge of hospitals in Huntsville and Eufaula, Ala. From
among the many letters on file in the State Department, and from the " spe-
cial orders" — all testifying to Dr. Young's efficiency in the discharge of duty,
and skill in his profession, space here will only admit of following extracts:
"Headquarters First Brigade, Second Cavalry Division, Department Cumber-
land, near Atlanta — Assistant Surgeon Theodore J. Young, Seventh Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry, now in charge of the hospital of this brigade, has been on duty
either in the field with his regiment or iu charge of the hospital of this com-
mand for something more than a year past. * * * j have found him
attentive to business, efficient in the discharge of duty and skillful in his pro-
fession. G. W. Fish, Surgeon First Brigade, Second Cavalry Division,
Department Cumberland, 1864." * * * " Jq camp and on the march he
never tires in his attention to the sick, and on the battle-field performs his
duties regardless of personal safety. He operates well and displays the test
of judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. S. E. Mumford, Med-
ical Director Second Cavalry Division, near Atlanta, 1864, Army Cumberland."
* * * "Assistant Surgeon Theodore J. Young, Seventh Pennsylvania
Cavalry, has been in my command nearly a year. He stands deservedly
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high in his branch of the service. H. Garrard, Brigadier-General Command-
ing Division." Dr. Young was honorubly mustered out of service at the close
of the war, October, 1865, and immediately located in Titusville, Penn. , and
entered upon the practice of his profession. In 1807 he removed to Phila-
delphia, where he matriculated at the University of Pennsylvania, and grad-
uated in 1808, after which he returned to Titusvilie, where he has since
resided in continuous practice. The Doctor has been surgeon for the railroads
centering in' Titusvilie for many years, and has held the appointment of
County Physician several years. As a member of the Crawford County Med-
ical Society he has served as its President, and live years as Secretary and
Treasurer, and is a permanent member of the State Medical Society and
the American National Medical Society. Dr. Young was married in 1858 to
Miss Sarah S. McFarland, eldest daughter of Col. James E. McFarland, of
Meadville, Penn.
TROY TOWNSHIP.
GEORGE W. ALTENBURG, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in
Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 21, 1838, son of George H. and Mary
(Carn) Altenburg, early settlers in this county. Our subject purchased land
in this township in 1861, upon which he now resides and which he has greatly
improved by clearing, high cultivation, erection of buildings, etc. Mr. Alten-
burg was married, October 1, 1862, to Miss Mary Hopkins, a native of Steuben
Township, this county, and daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Kingsley) Hop-
kins, who were early settlers in this county. To this union were born three
sons and six daughters, viz.: Nora A., Emma B., Lillie M., Carrie M., Floyd
G., Bertie L., Arthur E., Alta and Pearl. Our subject served nine months
during the war of the Rebellion in Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-
ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He has tilled some of the township
oflSces. In politics he is independent.
JOHN W. ALTENBURG, farmer, P. O. Townville, is a native of Troy
Township, this county, born March 7, 1841; sou of George H. and Mary
(Carn) Altenburg. natives of New York State, and who settled in Troy Town-
ship in 1840. They were parents of eight children. Mr. Altenburg died in
1876, his wife in 1864. Our subject purchased land in this township in !861,
on which he now resides, and has added to same till he now owns 235 acres,
well improved with good buildings, etc. Mr. Altenburg married, December 22,
1867, Miss Sophrona Higbee, of this township, born in Allegany County,
N. Y., June 15, 1842, daughter of David B. and Clarissa F. (Titchenor) Hig-
bee, also natives of New York State, where Mrs. Higbee died in 184'J. Mr.
Higbee moved to this county in 1853 and is now residing here. To our sub
ject and wife have been born three children: Ernest W., born August 25,
1869; Gracie M., born May 3, 1879; and Lucy, born June 30, 1883. Mr.
Altenburg served nine months in the war of the Rebellion, in Company C,
One Hundred and Fi ftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. In pol-
itics he is a stanch Republican.
JOHN ARMSTRONG, farmer, P. O. Plum, Venango County, is a native of
Troy Township, this county, born February 7, 1809; son of Joseph and Anna
(Daniels ) Armstrong, of Irish and English descent, and natives of Westmoreland
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Coanty,Penn. , where they were mai'ried. In 1799 they came to this county, cleared
up a farm and reared a family of eleven children, of whom but two are now
living: Polly and John. Mrs. Armstrong died here August 12, 1825, aged
fifty-eight years. Mr. Armstrong died August 5, 1850, aged ninety-three. On
the death of his father our subject became owner of land in this township,
which he has cleared and in many ways improved. He has followed farming
all his life. Mr. Armstrong was married three times, on first occasion in 1834,
to Miss Elizabeth Battin, of Venango County, Peun., who bore him one daugh-
ter— Mary J. On the death of this wife, in 1836, our subject took for his
second, in 18-iO, Miss Mary J. Wilson, of this county, and to this union were
born five children, three now living: Penina, Martha and Hannah. Their
mother died in 1851, and in 1858 Mr. Armstrong became united in marriage
with Jane Gillaspy, of this county, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Sal-
mon) Gillaspy. Our subject is a member of the Methodist persuasion. In
politics a Democrat.
JONATHAN BENN, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in Mead Town
ship, this county, April 5, 1810; son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Wilkins)
Benn, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively, both of Irish
descent. They were married in Westmoreland County, Penn., and in 1805
moved to this county, settling first in Mead Township, then in 1811 moving
to Troy Township, where they purchased several hundred acres of timber land,
a considerable portion of which they cleared. They were parents of a large
family, four only now living: Benjamin T., Elizabeth W. , Isabella and Jona-
than. The father died in 1855, the mother in 1841. Our subject became
owner, in 1832, of land in this township, on which he now resides and carries
on general farming; has also done some business at blaeksmithing and shoe-
making. He was twice married, on first occasion August 23, 1833, to Miss
Elizabeth Wintom, a native of Rome Township, Crawford County, and daugh-
ter of Samuel and Margaret (Coil) Wintom, early settlers of this county, both
deceased. To this union were born thirteen children, nine of whom survive.
Mrs. Benn dying April 10, 1869, our subject became united in marriage in
1871 with Mrs. Eliza (Luce) Williams, a native of this township, daughter of
James and Elizabeth (Parr) Luce, who were the first settlers in this township.
Mrs. Benn was first married to William Williams, who died in 1858, and by
whom she had a large family. She is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr.
Benn is a VVesleyan Methodist. In politics a Prohibitionist. He is said to be
the oldest temperance man in this county, and was a member of the fii'st tem-
ance society organized in the county.
GODFREY E. GHERING, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in
Venango County, Penn., September 23, 1846: son of Christian and Christiana
(Link) Ghering, natives of Germany, who immigrated to America in 1832 and
settled in Venango County, Penn., where they reared their family and where
Mr. Ghering died, August 2, 1877. His widow still resides there. Our sub-
ject, who has followed agriculture all through life, purchased 106 acres of
land in Troy Township, this county, in 1875, which he has cleared and other-
wise improved and on which he now lives. He married, December 22, 1874,
Miss Maggie E. Hamilton, also a native of Venango County, Penn., born
March 3, 1845, daughter of James and Margaret (Hamilton) Hamilton, also
natives of Venango County, and of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Hamilton died
in the same county, on November 22, 1853. His widow is now living there.
To Mr. and Mrs. Ghering were born thi-ee sons: Ralph I., Clifford H. and
James C. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
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JAMES C. HIGLEY, farmer, P. O. Townville, was bom in Athens Town-
ship, this county, August 10, 1840: son of Sylvester and Eliza (Vanderhoflf)
Higley, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts, and of Datch and Irish
descent, respectively. They were married in this county, reared a family of
five children, and here Mr. Higley died in September, 1858. His widow still
resides in the county. Our subject began business by purchasing land in
Athens Township, this county, in 1858, which he cleared and farmed, and in
1865 he bought land in Troy Township, where he now lives and on which he
has completed many valuable improvements. Mr. Higley served two years
during the war of the Eebellion in Company B, Eighteenth Regiment, Penn-
sylvania Cavalry, and passed safely through several fiery engagements. He
was married February 19, 1859, to Miss Julia A. Lillybridge, of Mead Town-
ship, this county, a native of New York State, born in 1844, daughter of
Edward and Paulina Lillybridge, early settlers in this county, former of
whom is deceased, latter now residing in this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Hig-
ley have been born one son and one daughter: Alvin E. and Eva J. Mrs.
Higley is a member of the Baptist Church. Our subject is a member of the
G. A. E. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN KOPF, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, is a native of Germany, born
March 7, 1825; son of Jacob and Julia (Saur) Kopf, also natives of Germany,
where Mrs. Kopf died. The father of our subject came to America in 1851
and settled at Buffalo, N. Y., ivhere he died in 1860. Our subject came to
this country in 1846, and settled iu Buffalo, N. Y., where he carried on cooper-
ing for fifteen years, and in 1861 moved to this county, where he followed his
trade about ten years. In 1863 he purchased land in Troy Township, this
county, which he has greatly improved and on which he now resides. Mr.
Kopf was maiTied, November 30, 1850, to Miss Mary A. Walker, a native of
Buffalo, N. Y., born February 26, 1835, daughter of John and Catharine
(Kress) Walker, both of German birth, and who immigrated to America in 1837,
settling in Buffalo, N. Y., where they died. To our subject and wife have
been born four sons and sis daughters, viz.: John J., Alexander A., William
H., Philip M., Christena, Catharine, Mary E., Julia, Maudie A. and Bessie
L. Mr. and Mrs. Kopf are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he
is a Democrat.
ROBERT S. McCURDY, farmer, P. 0. Hydetown, is a native of Penn-
sylvania, born September 19, 1809, and settled in this county in 1852, having
purchased a farm in Troy Township, where he now resides. He has devoted
his time to the improvement of his property and general agriculture; he also
gave his attention for several years to the carpenter trade. Mr. McCurdy was
married in 1832 to Martha Sharp, of Lawrence County, this State, who bore
him twelve children— -eight now living: John, James, Sharp, Mary A.,
Rebecca, Cassius, Lienus and Robert. Mrs. McCurdy departed this life in
May, 1881. Our subject is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. In
politics he is an old-time Republican.
JOHN P. MONNIN, farmer and grocer, P. O. Plum, Venango County, was
born in France, January 6, 1821, son of Nicholas and Catharine (Countos) Mon-
nin,who died in Randolph Township, this county. Our subject immigrated to
America in 1827, and after remaining two years in Pittsburgh, Penn.,he came to
this county, and settled in Mead Township; thence went to Randolph Township,
this county, and in 1858 purchased land there, on which be erected a grist-
mill, which he operated until 1865. Mr. Monniu then went to Ohio, and
remained in Mentor seven years, when he returned to this county, and settled
in Troy Township, where he has engaged in agricultural pursuits since. He
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has also devoted some attention to the grocery business on a small scale. Our
subject was married in 1845 to Miss Louisa Deamason, also a native of France,
who came with her parents to this county in 1832, settling in Mead Township,
where she was reared and where her parents died. To Mr. and Mrs. Monnin
were born three children: John P., Nicholas and Mary. Our subject and wife
are members of the Roman Catholic Church. In politics he is now a Green-
backer, formerly a Democrat.
AMOS S.PATTERSON, farmer, P.O. Diamond, Venango County, was born in
this township, May 2, 1845, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (McCalmont) Patter-
son, natives of Pennsylvania, of Irish and German descent. They were married
in Lawrence County, Penn. , and came to this county in 1843. Mrs. Patterson
died in March, 1884, aged sixty-two years; Mr. Patterson is now in his sixty-
ninth year. Our subject purchased land in this township in 1871, and this he
is clearing, and here now resides. Mr. Patterson was married July 19, 1881,
to Miss Ida J. Martin, of Venango County, Penn., where she was born Febru-
ary 28, 1863, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Smith) Martin, early settlers in
Venango Township, and where Mr. Martin now lives (his wife died a few years
since). To our subject and wife was born one daughter — Bessie G. — who died
at the age of fifteen months. Mrs. Patterson is a member of the United Breth-
ren Church. In politics Mr. Patterson is a Republican.
JAMES C. PRATHER, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in Venango
County, Penn., February 26, 1842; son of Thomas and Mary A. (McCalmont)
Prather, also natives of Venango County, of German and Scotch descent.
They were reared and married in their native county; were parents of eight
children, viz. : Ann, John M., Henry R., James C. , Sarah L., Nancy E.,
George W. and "William L. ; last named deceased in infancy. The father died
in April, 1875, aged sixty six, the mother in March, 1879, aged sixty-four.
Our subject came to this county in 1860, and settled on land in Troy Town-
ship, which was purchased by his father, and where our subject now resides,
and has made many valuable improvements, such as clearing, erecting build-
ings, etc. He has now about 400 acres, which range in value from $15 to
$100 per acre The live-stock on the farm consists of good Durham and Jer-
sey bloods. Mr. Prather was married, March 28, 1867, to Mrs. Emma (Hof-
ford) Benn, of this county, a native of Mercer County, Penn., born May 1,
1840, and daughter of Jesse and Hettie (James) Hofford, natives of Pennsyl
vania, of German and Scotch descent, and who came to this county in 1827,
where Mr. Hofford followed coopering, then, in 1830, moved to Mercer County,
Penn., where they both died, he in 1847, his widow in 1848. Their daughter,
Emma, married, in 1862, Samuel E. Benn, a native of this county, a farmer by
occupation, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Wintom) Benn. He died in 1864.
They had one daughter — Effie W. — born October 21, 1862. To our subject and
wife were born two sons and two daughters, viz. : Virgil H., Frank L., Emma
L. and Anna, all now living. Mr and Mrs. Prather are members of the Bap-
tist Church of Townville, Penn. He has served in many township offices;
was Justice of the Peace ten years; Auditor nine years; in politics he is a
Democrat.
JONATHAN B. REYNOLDS, farmer, P. O. Hydetown, is a native of this
township, born December 25, 1810; son of John and Maria (Browny Reynolds,
who were among the first settlers in this county. Oui' subject resides on the
old homestead where he was born, and has given his entire life to farming.
He has improved the property considerably in way of clearing, erecting build-
ings, etc. Mr. Reynolds was twice married, in 1830 to Miss Julia A. Arm-
strong, of this county, a native of same, and whose parents were early settlers
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in this county. She was the mother of five children, viz.: Jonathan, Mary,
Eveline, Charlotte, and Joseph. Mrs. Reynolds dying December, 1843, our
subject married, in 1845, Miss Eliza J. Titus, of this township, daughter of
Samuel and Mary (Titus) Titus, all of this county. To this union were born
eight children, viz.: Simon, Alva, Crawford, David C, Charles L., Martha,
Emma and Amanda. In politics Mr. Reynolds is a Greenbacker.
GEORGE W. RHODES, farmer, P.'O. Townville, is a native of Saratoga
County, N. Y., born March 7, 1804; son of John and Sybil (Edmonds) Rhodes,
natives of Washington County, N. Y., and who both died in their native State.
Our subject moved in 1831 to Cattaraugus County, N. Y., where he remained
twenty-one years, and in 1852 moved to Pennsylvania, settling in Troy Town-
ship, this county, where he still resides. He was married, December 29, 1829, to
Miss Harriet Holden, a native of Saratoga County, N. Y., born January 12, 1812,
and daughter of Jonathan and Sallie (Owen) Holden, natives of Massachusetts,
and early settlers of Saratoga County, N. Y. , where they lived and died. To
our subject and wife were born nine children, of whom three are now living:
Charles, Danford E. and William H. Mrs. Rhodes died May 19, 1884; she
■was a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Rhodes, has in his lifetime cleared
many acres of land, and has done much toward the improvement of the county.
He helped to construct the first railroad in the United States. He is in politics
an old, solid Republican. Danford E. Rhodes, his son, who was born July 17,
1839, was twice married; on first occasion, December 9, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth
Styre, of this township, who bore him five children, viz.: Danford E., Jr.,
Harriet, John C, Rose, and George H. Mrs. Rhodes dying November 21,
1874, our subject married, July 3, 1876, Miss Clara Swift, of Hydetown, this
county, born in Allegany County, N. Y., April 13, 1853, daughter of Henry
and Caroline (Cushing) Swift, natives of New York State, and who settled in
this county in 1864, but who now reside in Nebraska. To this union were
born two children: Don and Frank. Our subject purchased land in this
township in 1860, and still owns it. He manages his farm and devotes his
entire attention to agriculture. Mr. Rhodes served three years, during the
late war of the Rebellion, in Company C, One Hundred and Fiftieth Regi-
ment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He participated in several battles, was
slightly wounded thrice and taken prisoner once. He has filled several town-
ship offices, such as Auditor, etc. Is a member of the G. A. R. ; in politics is
a Republican. Mrs. Rhodes is a member of the Methodist Church.
FRANCIS SCHREINER, farmer and gardener, P. 0. Hydetown, was born
in Philadelphia, Penn., March 23, 1817, son of Henry and Catharine L. (Baker)
Schreiner, natives of Philadelphia, Penn., of German descent, forefathers
of whom emigrated from Germany to America about 1682. Henry Schreiner
lived in Dauphin County, this State, till his death in 1859; his wife died in
1857. They were parents of four sons and five daughters, viz.: Anna, Eliz-
abeth (deceased), Catharine (deceased), Henry, Caroline, Francis, Susan. Hil-
ary and Jacob. Our subject remained in Dauphin County until 1849, where
he was engaged with his father in distilling. He then came to this county,
where he had inherited 200 acres of timber land, and this he has cleared and
farmed. He pays considerable attention to fruit-raising and gardening, and
during the oil excitement he followed barrel making for several years. He was
married, October 20, 1846, to Miss Emma M. Tolbert, a native of Philadelphia,
Penn., born November 12, 1816, and daughter of John and Anna P. (Baker)
Tolbort, also natives of Philadelphia, and descendants of Hilarious Baker, who
was of German birth. They were tha parents of four daughters: Hannah,
Emma M., Caroline and Isabella, all now living excepting Hannah. The
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father died in July, 1837, the mother in May, 1871. To our subject and wife
were born three sons and two daughters, viz.: William T., Edwin B., Anna
C, Francis T. and Emma T., all now living. Mrs. Schreiner is a member of
the Episcopal Church. Our subject has served in many of the township offices;
was one of the organizers of the Titusville Fair. In politics he is a strong
Greenbacker.
WILLIAM A. SEELY, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in Venango
County, Fenn., February 14, 1830, son of Alva and Margaret (Andrews) Seely,
natives of Pennsylvania, who brought their family up in Venango County,
Penn., and there both died. Our subject operated the home farm several years,
and in 1865 moved to Troy Township, this county, where he now resides, and
in addition to farming gives some attention to lumbering. Mr. Seely was mar-
ried, November 20, 1851, to Miss Carlotta Sterling, a native of Venango
County, Penn., born July 4, 1830, daughter of Eliaha and Theresa (Noel)
Sterling, natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania, and of English and German
descent, respectively. They were married in Venango County, where Mrs.
Sterling died in 1852. Mr. Sterling died in Warren County, Penn., in Janu-
ary, 1881, aged ninety three years. He had been in the Revolutionary war;
by trade was a cooper and carpenter. To our subject and wife were born six
sons and four daughters, viz.: Mary A., Margaret E., John A., Joseph P.,
William R., Averel McC, Erie B., Sarah I., Charles A. and Lillie V., al) now
living excepting Mary A., who died at the age of live years. Mr. and Mrs.
Seely are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a
Greenbacker.
HENRY STYER, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, is a native of Gennany, born
March 12. 1813, son of Henry and Maria (Buzzard) Styer, also natives of Ger-
many, who immigrated to America in 1834, and settled in this county, where
they died. They had a family of three sons and one daughter, of whom our
subject only is now living. He came to this country from Germany in 1833,
and remained at Meadville, this county, several years; then rented a farm for
a few years, and in 1855 purchased land in Troy Township, this county, which
he has improved, and where he now resides. Mr. Styer was married, in April,
1839. to Miss Esther Seely, of this county, who was born in Venango
County, Penn., November 12, 1812, and whose parents were early settlers in
that county, and died there. To our subject and wife were born three sons
and four daughters, viz. : Elizabeth (deceased), Anna (deceased), James,
Willmina, John, Henry and Mary. Henry, who lives with his father and
operates the home farm, was married, December 24, 1876, to Miss Minnie
Jackson, a native of this county, born August 17, 1855, and to this union hj»ve
been born two children: Gladie B. and Noel R. In politics our subject is a
Republican.
SAMUEL TITUS, farmer, P. O. Hydetown, was born in Oil Creek Town-
ship, this county, April 1, 1805, son of David and Nancy (Lowry) Titus,
natives of this State, of English descent, and who settled in this county in
1796. They were parents of thirteen children, none of whom survive except
our subject, the youngest son. He inherited on the death of his father, 100
acres of improved land, in Oil Creek Township, this county, on which he imme-
diately moved. Here he remained several years, then sold, and in 1835 pur-
chased land in Troy Township, this county, where he still resides, and this
he has greatly improved in many ways. Mr. Titus was married January 9,
1827, to Miss Mary Titus, a native of Armstrong County, Penn., born August.
1806, and a daughter of John and Jane (Lemington) Titus, of this county,
natives of this State, and of English descent. To this union were born five
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sons and eight daughters, eight of whom are now living, viz.: Eliza J., Fran-
cis B., John L., Elvira K, Abram F., Mary J., Lorena F. and Warren S.
The deceased are Eunice, Sarah J., Harriet S., Daniel L. and Littlefield R.
Mrs. Titus died April 28. 1882. Mr. Titus has forty grandchildren and
twenty-five great-grandchildren. Although but a boy at the time of the war
of 1812, he well remembers hearing the firing of cannon. He has been a
Republican in politics most of his life, but is now a Greenbacker.
ZOFHAR H. VIETS, farmer, P. 0. Troy Centre, is a native of Hartford,
Conn., born April 16, 1823, son of Zophar and Tacy (Hillyer) Viets, natives
of Connecticut, of German extraction. They moved to Ohio in 1832 and set-
tled in Ashtabula County, where they died in 1860 and 1868 respectively.
Mr. Viets was a cigar-maker by trade. Our subject made his first land pm*-
chase in Ohio, where he remained until 1854, in which year he moved to this
county and settled in Troy Township, where he now resides, and has since
carried on general farming. He was married May 18, 1851, to Mary A. Hill,
of Ashtabula County, Ohio, born in Batavia, N. Y., March 6, 1831, daughter
of Silas R. and Harriet (Storks) Hill, natives of Rhode Island and Massachu-
setts, respectively, of Dutch and Welsh descent. When Mr. Hill died in
1843 his widow moved with her children to Ashtabula County, Ohio, in 1844.
but now resides in Michigan, and is in her eighty-third year. To Mr. and Mrs.
Viets have been born one son and one daughter: E. Eugene, born September
7, 1855, and Sarah E., born May 28, 1858. Our subject and wife are lifelong
members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
SAMUEL B. VROOMAN, farmer. P. O. Hydetown, is a native of Wyom-
ing County, N. Y., born June 27, 1839, son of Simon and Lina (Burroughs)
Vrooman, natives of New York State, and early settlers of Wyoming County,
that State, where Mr. Vrooman died in 1842, aged forty-four. Our subject
moved to this county in 1852, purchased land in Oil Creek Township, where
he remained about fourteen years, and in 1866 went to Erie County, Penn.,
remaining there a few years. In 1868 he returned to this county and pur-
chased land in Troy Township, where he now resides, following the occupa-
tion of a general farmer. He has also given some time to mercantile trade.
Mr. Vrooman was twice married, on first occasion in 1861, to Miss Margaret
Newton, of this county, a native of New York State. She dying a few years
later, our subject married, January, 1869, Miss Sarah A. Newton, of this county,
a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., born March 16, 1846, daughter of
Edmond C. and Eliza (Smith) Newton, who were early settlers in this county.
By this union are one son and one daughter: Martin B., and Bertha A.
Mr. Vrooman in politics is a Democrat.
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THOMAS BARBER, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Meadville, was born in
England, May 14, 1832, son of William and Rebecca (Bailey) Barber. His
father, who was a contractor on sewers and drains in England, raised a family
of twelve children, of whom Thomas is the sixth. Our subject came to Craw-
ford County in 1851, learned carpentering and followed that vocation until
1864, when he purchased the farm of eighty-three acres on which he now
resides, and which is well improved. He was married in 1855 to Elizabeth
Freeman, a native of Germany. Their children are — Fred (railroad telegraph
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operator), William (at home). Hannah, Lida (wife of Joseph Fox, a son of
John Fox, a prominent farmer of this township;, Bertha, Gertrude, Ella, Jes-
sie and George. Mrs. Barber is a member of the German Reformed Church.
Mr. Barber has been School Director and Supervisor. He is one of Union
Township's successful farmers; in politics, a Democrat.
L. A. BEERS, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Wayne Township,
this county, April 9, 1840, and is a son of Benjamin and Jane (Proper) Beers,
of German and Scotch ancestry. His father was also born in Wayne Town-
ship, this county, August 9, 1812, and was a son of Samuel Beers, who was a
veteran of the war of 1812, and settled in 1800 in what is now Wayne Town-
ship. They were farmers and also engaged in the cooper's trade. Oar sub-
ject's father raised a family of six sons and two daughters, L. A. being the
third child of the family. He has followed farming with the exception of
twelve years spent at cooper's work in the early part of his life. He now owns
the farm of seventy-five acres on which he resides. He was married in 1863
to Barbara, daughter of Michael Shaffer, and they have had six children: Hat-
tie E., Ella C, Maggie Ann, Manuel (deceased), George Henry and Edward R.
The family belong to the German Reformed Church. Mr. Beers is Demo-
cratic in his political views, and has been a Delegate to the County Conven-
tions. He is now serving his tenth year as Township Constable.
J. S. DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born in what is now known aa
Union Township, February 23, 1816, and is a son of James and Mary (Cotton)
Davis, natives of Pennsylvania, the latter of Scotch-Irish descent. His grand-
father, James Davis, a farmer, came to this county in 1796. Our subject's
father, also a farmer, came to this county with his parents and died here aged
eighty-five years. He was an Ensign in the war of 1812. Of his seven chil
dren six grew to manhood, and four of them are now residents of this county.
Our subject received his education in the log schoolhouses of his time, and
growing up on the farm, naturally chose agriculture as his life work. He
owns the same farm on which his grandfather and father settled over half a
century ago. The farm is 130 acres, and he has lived on it since 1828. Our
subject was married in 1839 to Susan Van Horn, and their children were two
in number, of whom the surviving one is James V., who enlisted in 1862 in
Company F, One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
serving nine months. Mrs. Davis died in 18-47, and the following year he mar-
ried Eliza Davis, by whom he has one child — Mary Rosetta — at home. Mr.
Davis has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty
years, and has been Class-leader, Steward, Trustee and Sabbath-school Super-
intendent. Mrs. Davis has been a member of the same organization for fifty-
two years. In politics our subject is a Republican.
ROBERT S. DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born in this township
March 25, 1824, and is a son of James and Mary (Cotton) Davis, early settlers
of this county. He was reared on a farm, and has devoted his life to agri-
cultural pursuits, and now owns the well-improved farm on which he resides.
He has been twice married, first in 1849, to Jane Wingate, who died without
issue in 1882. He next married Elizabeth Evans, widow of William Cum-
mings, who served in the late war, was wounded at Chancellorsville, and died in
1878 from injuries received while in the service. She had seven children by
her first husband: Alice, Etnma, Ella, Walter, Minnie, Stephen and Bertha.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of
which he has -been Class leader and Trustee. He has held various offices of
trust, such as Auditor, etc. In politics he is Republican. Mrs. Davis' father,
Peter Evans, a native of Pennsylvania, came to this county in 1810, when six
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years of age. Mrs. Davis' maternal grandfather was a Mr. Owens, a Revolu-
tionary soldier, who lived to be one hundred and eleven years old.
JACOB EHKGOTT, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Ehenish Bava-
ria, Germany, January 22, 1843, and is a son of Francis and Mary E. (Martin)
Ehrgott, natives of Rhenish Bavaria, and who immigrated to what is now
Union Township in 1850, settling on the farm on which Jacob still resides.
Jacob Ehrgott was the becond of a family of three children, and has made
farming his life work, as did his father before him. He was married, in 1866,
to Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Chippie, and this union has been blessed
with six children: Frank, Daniel, Caroline, Charles J., William W. and an
infant — Lorid. The family are members of the German Reformed Church, of
which Mr. Ehrgott has been Trustee, He is a Democrat in politics; has been
Supervisor, President of Elections, Justice of the Peace, Captain of the State
Police, Collector of School Rates and Overseer of the Grange.
ALEXANDER FINDLEY, farmer, P. O. Custard's, was born in Chautau-
qua County, N. Y. , January 19, 1827, and is a son of Russell and Nancy
(Barry) Findley, natives, former of Pennsylvania, latter of Ireland. They
were of mature age when they settled in the State of New York, and eight of
their ten children were born in that State, one of the remaining two being
born on the farm where our subject now resides. They came from New York
to this county in 1841, settling on a farm. Eight of their children grew to
maturity, of whom Alexander is the only one now in this county. The father
died in 1865; the mother died in 1855. Our subject received his education
mostly in New York State; has farmed all his life, and now owns the well-
improved farm of 125 acres on which he has lived since 1841. He was mar-
ried in 1875 to Jane, daughter of George Miller, a farmer of this State, and
of German-Dutch descent. They have four children: George R., Francis A.,
L. L. Davis and James Carson. Mrs. Findley is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. In his political views Mr. Findley is Democratic. He
has been School Director and Clerk and Treasurer of Union Township.
JOHN FOX, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born, in Bavaria, Germany, Feb-
ruary 24, 1831, and is a son of Joseph and Barbara (Hartman) Fox, natives of
Germany. His parents came to America April, 1837, settling for two years in
New Jersey, when, after a tedious journey of twenty days, they anived in
Meadville. They had a family of five children, and were engaged in farming
all their lives. The falher died in Mead Township in 1864, in the fifty-ninth
year of his age. John Fox received a common school education, and has fol-
lowed farming all his life, now owning ninety acres of well-improved land in
Union Township. He was married in 1856 to Barbara Frantzman, n native
of Erie County, Penn., and of German ancestry. Their children are Joseph
M., a farmer in Mead Township; Anna Mary and William John. The family
are members of the German Reformed Church, of which Mr. Fox has been
Elder, and Delegate to the Senate. He hasakobetn School Director, Afsessor
and Supervisor, and has held most of the other township o£Sces, being a man
of high !^ocial standing, and thoroughly abreast of the times and all the lead-
ing topics of the day. He has been successful in the conduct of his private
afl'airs, and takes an interest in all that concerns the community, among whom
his lot in life is cast. During the late war he did not favor everything that
was done to suppress the Rebellion, and although a good Union man, he held
independent views of his own. and when drafted he paid out $1,500 to hire
substitutes.
H. F. HAMMAN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Union Township,
this county, June 8, 1852, and is a son of Philip and Susan (Myers) Hamman,
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both of German descent. His father was a farmer and settled here in 1829,
dying in 1866. His grandfather, Daniel Hamman, cleared the farm on which
H. F. now resides, purchasing it from the Holland Land Company, and set-
tling in this township *in 1812. He died in 1870 aged eighty-one years; his
widow lived to be eighty-four years old. H. F. is the eldest of sis children:
H. F., John, Emma (Mrs. Oscar Kelsey), Daniel (now in South America),
Charles (deceased), and Marion, at home. Our subject has made farming his
life pursuit, and owns the fine farm on which he resides. He was married in
1879 to Barbara, daughter of the late Peter Armburger, who was a prominent
farmer of this county. This union has been blessed with one child — Susan.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamman are members of the Reformed Church. Politically he
is a Republican.
J. L. HENRY, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Mercer County, Penn. ,
January 20, 1811, and is a son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Caine) Henry,
natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish descent. His father came
to this county in 1795, and raised a family of seven children, four sons and
three daughters; be died when J. L. was but eight years old. He was a sol-
dier in the war of 1812. In 1820 our subject was sent to learn shoe-making,
at which he worked in Meadville for many years, being in business in Mead-
ville from 1826 to 1859. His health failing, he purchased the farm on which
he now resides. He was married in 1844 to Jane F. Randolph, of German
and English descent, her parents being Quakers. They have had ten children,
of whom seven survive: Fanny, Willis, Edward A., Nellie R., G. W., Sarah
A. and Minnie. Mr. and Mrs. Henry are members of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, of which he has been Trustee and Class-leader. He has served
for twenty years as Justice of the Peace; has also served as County Auditor
and County Commissioner; was Postmaster in Union Township for several
years; Secretary of the School Board nine years, and has been a member of
the Republican County Committee fourteen years. In politics he is a Repub-
lican. Mr. Henry is held in high esteem in this community, and it is said of
him that he has never used a dollar which he has not honestly earned.
EDWARD HERRINGTON, deceased, was born in York, Penn., April 27,
1789, son of James and Ann (Clayton) Herrington, former of whom was born
March 28, 1763, in Maryland, and moved to jJald Eagle, York Co., Penn.,
about 1785, and with his family, including our subject, to Crawford County
in 1794, settling on French Creek, near the mouth of Conneaut Creek. Mr.
and Mrs. James Herrington were parents of six children: Jacob, Edward,
Mary, James, Crawford and Elizabeth. Their father was a Deputy State Sur-
veyor for Crawford County, Penn.; was once a member of the Assembly; was
Justice of the Peace. In 1832 he went to Chicago, 111., where he settled and
where he was employed as a Surveyor; was also with Dale & Newberi'y, the
first storekeepers at that place. He took up a claim as near the fort as was
allowable, and the city of Chicago now covers the entire land once owned by
him. He went out with a relief party under Capt. Walker in the Black Hawk
war; he died March 23, 1842, in this county. Edward Herrington, the sub-
ject of this sketch, was married in 1813 to Nancy, daughter of James Burch-
field, who was second Sheriff of this county and Associate Judge of the courts
of the same. To this union were born ten children: O. H. P., married to
Mary Lafferty (had seven children: Horace, Edward, William, Crawford
deceased, Willie A., Maggie and Mollie); James L., married to Hannah Baker
(have one child — Joseph — a printer in the Republican office, Meadville); Cla-
rissa S., married to Theodore Minnis (have seven children: Edward, Sarah A.,
Thomas, Alfred, Henrietta, Marion and Jessie); Robert B., married to Emily
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Aokerman (have two children: Charles and Emma J.); Margaret R., married
to Thomas Porter (have one child — Martha A.); William H., was educated in
the county schools (in 1852 he went to California, sailing round Cape Horn,
and worked in the gold mines for nine years; returning in 1861 he hired a
substitute for the war of the Rebellion; has been Constable, and is at present
Township Auditor); Mary A., married to Col. R. C. Johnson; Sarah M. , mar-
ried to Frederick Wightman (have five children: Frank, Edgar P., Edward
C, Richard C, and Phineas); Edward C, and DeWitt C, married to Delilah
Stebbins (have one son — Edward A.), DeWitt C. attended the Commercial
College at Pittsburgh, Penn., and taught school; in 1861 he went to Colorado
and was Clerk of the first court held at Denver. After a residence of four
years there, he returned to this county, and was engaged as telegraph operator
and agent for the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad at Shaw's Land-
ing. In 1880 he went to Dakota, where he acted as agent for the Chicago &
Northwestern Railroad. He is now the Democratic candidate for Clerk of
Crawford County. Edward Herrington, our subject, went to Erie under Capt.
Havlin in 1813, and afterward served under Col. Marland as a teamster. He held
all the township offices. He died October 21, 1871, on the farm that he pur-
chased from Hulings in 1823. Mention is made elsewhere of the Herrington
and Burchfield families.
CONROD REITZE, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Rhenish Bava-
ria, Germany, April 24, 1838, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Kiser) Reitze,
natives of Germany, and parents of five children, of whom our subject is the
youngest. He received his education in his native country, and at the age of
fourteen years began the carpenter's trade in Meadville, Penn., carrying on the
same for eighteen years. In 1866 he bought a farm in Union Township, and
soon after erected and operated a saw-mill on same. His farm contains 170
acres, and is finely improved by his own efforts. Our subject was married in
1862 in Meadville, Penn., to Catharine, daughter of Michael Frantzman, and
to this union were born following named children: Anna, Ellen, Henry, Kate,
Carrie, George, Arthur and Barbara. Mr. and Mrs. Reitze are members of
the German Reformed Church, in which he is Deacon. In politics he is a
Democrat; has held various township offices. Mr. Reitze is rightly classed as
one of the wealthy men of Crawford County, and of his little fortune he is
the real artificer. He paid his own passage to America, together with that of
his sister Kate, now Mrs. John Kater, of Union Township, this county. He
is recognized as an upright, enterprising citizen, and is a true representative
of the German nationality, to which the United States is indebted for her most
prosperous, substantia] and wealthiest inhabitants.
EDWARD A. SCOWDEN, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements,
P. O. Geneva, was born in Vernon Township, this county, January 16, 1854,
and is a sou of Joseph and Mary A. (Brown) Scowden. He is the eldest of a
family of six children, and after the usual course in the common school fin-
ished his education at the Commercial College at Meadville, Penn. He was
brought up on the farm and has spent most of his life in agricultural pursuits,
now owning 160 acres of land. He has been engaged also as general agent
for Crawford County in selling the implements of William Anson Wood, of
Youngstowu, Ohio. Mr. Scowden was married, January 8, 1879, to Anna,
daughter of Reuben Weller, and they have one son — Clyde Garfield. In poli-
tics Mr. Scowden is a Republican. His family is very old and well known in
this county, his grandfather having settled here in 1799, and his father, for
many years known as a hotel-keeper in this county, and nine years County
Commissioner, is a prominent farmer in Vernon Township.
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FRED STEIN, fanner, P. O. Meadville, was bom in Rhenish Bavaria,
Germany, September 4, 1815, and is a son of Peter and Catharine (Werler)
Stein. His father was a farmer, and three months after the death of his wife
he immigrated to America, April 11, 1832, with his family of four sons and
one daughter, taking sixteen days in traveling through France, where they had
to wait a month for a vessel to carry them to New York, the voyage occupying
fifty-four days. They then started to Buffalo, and on arriving there Mr.
Stein's only sister took sick and died, which was, as he expresses it, the most
sorrowful day of his life. The mourning family then went to Erie City, Penn.,
whence our subject and his eldest brother, Francis, came' to Meadville to
locate a home. They bought land and settled in what is now Union Town-
ship, purchasing of Mr. Huidekoper, who treated the immigrants very kindly,
selling the land on time at liberal terms. They bought sixty acres at 13 per
acre on eight years' time, at six per cent interest; purchasing in 1832 they
were able to get the deed in 1844. Francis did not remain here, and for the
fiist five years Fred and his father did their own cooking and washing. Our
subject then married Eve, daughter of George H. Rosche. Their children are
Elizabeth (wife of Adam Keepert, a farmer), Henry, Daniel, Margaret, Catharine
(wife of Jacob Frerimat), Eve, Sarah, George, Mary and Jacob F., all of whom
are at home but the two who are married, all enjoying good health and brought
up to be useful and industrious. Mr. Stein and his sons own 458 acres of valua-
ble land in this township. All are members of the German Reformed Church.
Fifteen years after purchasing his first sixty acres our subject was able to add
thirteen acres more, and has since added 66, 40, 70, 165 and 50 acres. The
first three pieces of land he purchased on time, the rest he purchased for cash.
VENANGO TOWNSHIP.
LOUIS BERNHARDT, manufacturer, Venango Borough, was born in
Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, March 2, 1836, son of Louis and Elizabeth
(Gearth) Bernhardt. He came to America in 1859, and settled in Venango
Borough, embarking in the carriage and wagon business, which he continued
up to 1883, when he engaged in the manufacture of shingles and cigar boxes
in company with" M. J. Straw, under firm name of M. J. Straw & Co. , in
which be has been successfully engaged up to the present time. The firm man-
ufacture a large quantity of cigar boxes per annum, and besides their business
of making shingles and cigar boxes, are proprietors of the only planing-mill
in Venango Borough. Mr. Bernhardt was married in June, 1857, to Mary,
daughter of Andrew Bender, a native of Germany, by whom he has four chil-
dren, viz. : John L., William H. , Caroline (wife of Frank R. Straw), and Ida.
He is a F. i& A. M., member of K. of P. and A. O. U. W.; has held many of
the offices in Venango Borough. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and
his wife are members of the First Lutheran Church.
PHILIP BLYSTONE, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Ve-
nango Township, this county, October 27, 1832, son of Abram and Katherine
(K inter) Blystona Abram was a son of Christian Blystone, who came from
Westmoreland County, Penn., and settled in Venango Township in 1798.
Katherine, his wife, was a daughter of Philip Kinter, who settled in Wash-
ington Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1798. They had six children: William,
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now living near Akron, Ohio; John, in Jamestown, N. Y. ; Philip; Mai7,wife of
A. G. Leffingwell; C. Lucinda (deceased); Peter, residing in Waterford, Erie
Co., Penn. Our subject was married November 3, 1856, to Mary E., daughter
of Ransler E. and Jane (Langley) Snow. The Snows came from Massachu-
setts, and settled in Cambridge, Penn., in 1816. Mrs. Snow was a daughter
of John Langley, a native of Ireland, who also settled in Cambridge in 1812.
Bj this union were five children: Charles E., married Kittie M. Anderson, of
Cambridge; Barney W. , married Elda Carman, of Geneva, they reside in Illi-
nois; Nettie E., wife of Denny D. Goahorn, of Cambridge; Jennie K. and
Georgie D. Mr. Blystone resides on the old homestead settled first by his
father, who died February 16, 1880, in his seventy-fifth year. His widow
survives him at the age of seventy-eight, and resides with our subject. Mr.
Blystone has spent most of his life on the farm where he was born, though he
resided two years in Ohio, and was proprietor of the American House at Cam-
bridgeboro from 1879 to 1883. In the spring of 1883 he returned here. He
has carried on a brick-yard on his farm, in connection with his other business,
since 1875. Our subject has held the office of Supervisor and School Director
of his township. In politics he is a Democrat.
DAVID M. BOLE, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Venango Town-
ship, this county, April 14, 1813, son of Henry and Lydia (Adams) Bole.
Henry Bole was a native of Ireland, and worked his passage to America about
1795, landing in Philadelphia. In 1797 he located on French Creek, in Hay-
field Township, this county, and later removed to Venango Township. He
was married, January 15, 1807, to Lydia, daughter of David M. Adams, who
settled in what is now Cambridge Township, previous to 1800, on the farm
now owned by George Doctor. By this marriage there were seven children:
John, married to Margaret Giimore ; Margaret, deceased wife of George
Mead; David M.; William, married for his first wife, to Matilda Blair — for
his second, to Ellen Mead; Mary A. (deceased), Henry (deceased), Martha,
wife of Hon. Andrew Fullerton, of Conneautville, Penn. David M., our sub-
ject, was married November 24, 1836, to Mary D., daughter of Robert and
Sarah (Wykoflf) Clark, of Woodcock Township, this county, by whom he has
had ten children: William R., an attorney at Meadville, Penn., married to
Martha Pendleton, of Cambridge; Robert C, lost in the seven days' fight
before Richmond during the late ^war; Henry M., deceased; David M., Jr.,
married to Alice Booth, they reside in Venango Township, this county; Andrew
F., an attorney at Corry, Erie Co., Penn., married to Margaret Stranahan;
Richard W., deceased; Clark C, married to Alta Kingsley, of Venango
Township, this county; John D., Amanda and Eva. Mr. Bole, who resides on
part of the old homestead settled by his father, was elected to the Pennsylva-
nia State Legislature in 1848-49, and was defeated for the same office in
1850-51. He has been Justice of the Peace for his township five years, and
held many other minor offices. In politics he has always been a stanch Dem-
ocrat. He and his wife have been members of the Presbyterian Church
upward of fifty years.
SAMUEL B. CARMAN, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Hayfield Town-
ship, this county, February 9, 1832, son of Samuel and Ann ( Alward) Carman, and
grandson of Stephen Carman, one of the first settlers of Cussewago Township,
this county, who came from Now Jersey and located on the farm now owned
by Elihu Hotchkiss, and was parent of four children, viz.: Mary, wife of
Morris Cole, of Cussewago Township, this county; Frazie, married to Sarah
Jones, of Hayfield Township, this county; Samuel, said to be the first white
child born in French Creek, and Anna, married to M. Mvers, of Indiana.
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Samuel Carman, Sr., had four children: Sarah, deceased wife of Dr. Sherwin
of Springfield, Erie Co., Penn. ; Stephen, married to Louise A. Wiard;
Samuel B., and Rachel (deceased). Our subject was married September 11,
1856, to Lucinda, daughter of Hillorus and Jane (Quiggle) Graff, of Hayfield
Township, this county. They are parents of seven children: Anna J.,
Viletta A., Elliott E., James A., Steele E., B. Mead, and Libbie V. Of these
Anna J. married Benjamin Hazen, Jr., of Venango Township, this county, and
Viletta A. married John S. Frazier, of Meadville. Mr. Carman has lived
on his farm since 1859; is a member of the E. A. U. and the A. O. U. W.
In politics he is a Republican. His wife is a member of the first Evangelical
Lutheran Church. Mr. Carman was in the late Rebellion, enlisting December,
1861, in Company I, Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was in the battles oif
second Bull Run, Rappahannock, Mine Run, Whiteside Landing, and other
engagements. He served three years, and was honorably discharged December
25, 1864.
JOHN W. COLTER (deceased) was born in Venango Township, this
county, July 10, 1825, son of Robert and Agnes (Culbertson) Colter, and
grandson of Thomas Colter, who settled in Venaago Township in 1796. He
was married, May 3, 1849, to Phebe A. , daughter of Thomas and Mary (Clark)
Scott, early settlers of Venango Township, this county; the former a native of
Scotland, the latter of New Jersey. By this union there were five children,
viz.: Mary J., widow of Augustus Halfast, who died September 20, 1884 (he
was a member of the first Lutheran Church of Venango; has seven children:
Edgar W., Emma A., Ella G., Leroy E., Minnie I., Arba E. and Vera E.);
Rebecca, wife of William G. Ash (have two children: Mina M. and Ray);
Robert P., died at the age of six months; Ida A., wife of the Rev. C. W.
Miner (reside in Warren County, and have one child — Clara M. ); Minnie P.,
wife of J. W. Johnson (have one child — Mildred — and reside in Dakota). In
December, 1856, Mr. Colter was killed by being thrown from his cutter. He
was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His widow survives him and
resides on the homestead. She is a member ot the Presbyterian Church.
CYRUS M. COLTER, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in this township,
August 4, 1827, son of Robert and Agnes (Culbertson) Colter, and grandson
of Thomas Colter, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1796,
was a soldier of the war of 1812, and had ten children: Eliza, Sally, Robert,
Peggy, Nancy, Rebecca, Jane, Martha, Thomas and Wilson. Robert Colter
was the first white child bom in this township, and was the father of eleven
children, viz.: John (deceased), Cyrus M. (our subject), Darius, Julianna
(deceased), Robert P. (deceased), Jefferson (deceased), Levi (residing in
Nebraska), Frank (residing in Cambridge), Jane (wife of Frank Graham, of
Cincinnati), Aaron (in Mead Township, this county) and Mary L. (wife of
George W. Miller, residing on the old homestead). Our subject was married,
March 15, 1853, to Phiannah, daughter of John M. and Margaret (Hicks)
Humes, of Woodcock Township, this county, by whom he had five children:
Agnes (wife of Nathan Willard), Almon B., John H. (deceased), Lizzie V. and
Morton R. Mr. Colter has lived on his farm, of which he has clearod a part,
since 1853. Politically he is a Democrat; is a member of the I. O. O. F.
Both he and his wife belong to the Presbyterian Church.
JOHN H. CULBERTSON (deceased) was born in Hayfield Township,
this county, at the place known as McGuffintown, April 13, 1817; son of
James and Jeanette (Dickson) Culbertson, who were among the first settlers of
that township. They were of Scotch descent, and our subject inherited, in
an eminent degree, the rugged and vigorous characteristics of his ancestors.
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He had biit limited educational advantages, owing to the unsettled state of the
country during his youth, three months' attendance in the district school com-
prising all his schooling; but he early sought in books to make up for
the deficiencies of his education. He was appointed Justice of the Peace
of his native township when but twenty-five years of age, and in 1851
was elected Register and Recorder of Crawford County by the Democratic
party (of which he was then a member), and served three years. In 1854 ilr.
Culbertson moved to Venango Borough and embarked in mercantile business,
in which he was successfully engaged until 1862. He served as Justice of the
Peace in Venango Borough from 1855 until his death. At the breaking out
of the war of the Rebellion he espoused the cause of the Union and joined the
Republican party, of which he was an active prominent member, having been
a delegate from Venango Township, to nearly every county and many State
conventions. In 1876 he was appointed Notary Public by the Governor,
which office he held the rest of his life. He was married, October 21, 1841,
to Mary A. , daughter of John and Elizabeth (Himelvsright) Wilson, who set-
tled in Meadville, Penn., in 1827, and in 1828 removed to Woodcock Town-
ship, this county, where they died. Shortly after Mr. Culbertson's removal
to Venango Borough he united with the Presbyterian Church and was soon
after installed Elder, continuing as such twenty-one years. He was Superin-
tendent of the Sabbath-school for fifteen years, and attended as delegate
many of the church conferences abroad. He was an exemplary Christian and
was prominently identified with the religious and secular interests and enter-
prises of the place. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. for many years.
He died June 2, 1876, in his fifty-ninth year. His widow, who resides in
Cambridge, has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1852.
MORGAN L. FAULKNER, physician, Venango Borough, was born in
Wellsburg, Tioga Co., Penn., July 23, 1817, son of Dr. Peter and Rebecca
(Merrich) Faulkner, late of Erie, Penn. Our subject received his early educa-
tion in the public school, and in 1846 began the study of medicine with his
brother, Dr. William Faulkner, now of Erie, Penn. He is a graduate of
Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio (class of 1849). He began to
practice his profession the same year, in company with his brother, at Rook-
ville, now known as Woodcock Borough, this county, where he remained two
years. In 1852 he located in Venango Borough and has continued in active
practice ever since. Dr. Faulkner was married November 14, 1854, to Mary E.,
daughter of John and Mary M. (Peifi'er) Lasher, the former being one of the
first to locate where the borough of Venango now stands. By this union
there are three children: Charles P., Frank V. and Anna M. Dr. Faulkner
and wife are adherents of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is a
member of the J. O. O. F., and of the A. O. U. W. He is now one of the
School Directors of Venango Borough. In politics he is a Democrat.
BENJAMIN G. HAZEN, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Herkimer
County, N. Y., January 4, 1815, son of Benjamin and Nancy (Willard) Hazen,
late of Iowa. Our subject located in Troy Township, this county, in 1843
and resided there until 1865, when he came to this township and settled on
his present farm. He was married December 8, 1842, to Rachel, daughter of
Hamilton and Mary (Culbertson) McClintock. of Venango County. By this
union there are six children, viz. : Elizabeth, wife of Francis Brown, of Troy
Township, this county; Mary, wife of Dr. Daniel Foster, of Livingston
County, N. Y. ; Francis M., married to Elizabeth Minium (they reside in
Hayfield Township, this county); Benjamin, Jr., married to Anna Carman, of
Venango Township, this county; Rachel, at home; John H., a physician of
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Venango County, married to Sarah Taylor. Mr. Hazen, while a resident of
Troy Township, was Justice of the Peace for ten years, and since coming here
has filled several minor township offices. In politics he is a Republican. He
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal and his wife dt the Presbyterian
Church.
PAUL HILLS, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, Erie County, was born in Cusse-
wago Township, this county, December 12, 1833; son of Cirrel and Rebecca
(Harned) Hills, the former of whom, a native of New England, settled in Cusse-
wago Township, this county, about 1816, and there married a daughter of David
Harned, formerly of New Jersey, of Quaker parentage, and one of the first settlers
of Cussewago Township. They were parents of thirteen children, only four now
living: Laurin L., of Titusville; Isaiah, in McKean County; Paul and Frank-
lin. Cirrel Hills first settled in Cussewago Township on a part of the farm now
owned by James Nash; he afterward bought the farm now owned by Calvin
Waldo, and in 1839 came to Venango Township and located on the farm now
occupied by our subject, where he remained one year. He then sold his place
and went to Michigan, but after an absence of nearly a year returned to this
township and repurchased the property he had sold the year previous; this he
cleared, improved and lived on till his death, which occurred iu February,
1877, in his eighty-third year. Our subject, who has always resided on the
old homestead, was married April 12, 1860, to Susan E. , daughter of Christian
and Rebecca (Siverling) Blystone. Christian Blystone was a son of Isaac Bly-
stone, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1798; his wife was a
daughter of Christopher Siverling, who settled in the same township in 1796.
Mr. and Mrs. Hills have two chiJdi-en: Perry A. and Burt I. Mr. Hills has
held the office of Supervisor of his township; in politics, he was always a
Republican until 1882, since which time he has been an advocate of Prohi-
bition.
JOSEPH HIMEBAUGH, retired, Venango Borough, was born in West-
moreland County, Penn., July 28, 1799; son of Conrad and Mary (Straw)
Himebaugh, who located in Venango Township in 1801, and in 1809 removed
to Erie County, Penn., where they lived until 1825, when they returned to this
county and resided in Cambridge Township until their deaths in 1825. Our
subject settled in Venango Township on the farm now owned by his son John,
where he lived till 1871, in which year he moved to Venango Borough, where
he now resides. He has been twice married. By his first wife, Matilda,
daughter of David and Barbara Gher, of Hayfield Township, this county, he
had five children: David H. (in Woodcock Tovmship, this county), Jacob C.
(of Venango Borough), Mary A. (wife of John Peters, of Hayfield Township,
this county), Barbara A. D. (wife of William Sherred, of Venango Township,
this county), Sarah C. (wife of John Woods, of Meadville). Mr. Himebaugh
was married November 14, 1842, to his present wife, Susan, daughter of
Andrew and Elizabeth (Mowry) Sherred, of Venango Borough. They have
seven children: Matilda A. (wife of John Lasher, of this township), Lucinda
A. (wife of Alexander Torry, of Erie County, Penn.), Hiram A., Joseph M.,
John F., Lewis R. and William L. Mr. Himebaugh is now eighty-five years
old, and bids fair to live a century. He has always been a Democrat in pol-
itics, and has voted at every general election since reaching his majority. He
and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
JOHN F. HIMEBAUGH, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born iu Venango
Township, this county, January 9, 1851; son of Joseph and Susan (Sherred)
Himebaugh, and grandson of Conrad and Mary (Straw) Himebaugh, who set-
tled in this township in 1801. Our subject, who resides on the farm where
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his father located in 1825, was married February 20, 1872, to Lydia, daughter
of Edwin and Serena (Stoliker) Hotchkiss, and grand-daughter of Joel Hotch-
kiss, one of the first settlers of Cussewago Township, this county. By this
union there are two children — Lena B. and Allen. Mr. Himebaugh is now
serving his township as Supervisor and School Director. In politics he is
a Democrat. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. His wife is an adherent of
the United Brethren Church.
JACOB E. HOMAN, P. O. Venango, was born in Venango Township,
this county, February 22, 1843; son of John and Barbara (Walbrom) Homan,
who located in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1828 end later in Venan-
go Township. He was married, January 23, 1864, to Luie, daughter of
Luther and Emeline (Payne) Alward, of Cussewago Township, this county, by
whom he has three children: Charles, Laura and Daisey. Mj. Homan resides
on the old homestead in Venango Township, where his father first settled.
He is a member of the K. of P., and of the A. 0. U. W. ; has been School
Director, also Supervisor of his township. In politics he is a Democrat.
E. CHRISTIAN HORNAMAN, farmer, P. O. Drake's Mills, was born in
Venango Township, this county, June 6, 1839; son of Ernest and Amelia
(Kaiser) Hornaman, who came from Germany and settled in this township in
1837, and in 1839 located on the farm now occupied by our subject, which
they cleared and improved. They were parents of two children, viz. : Amelia,
wife of George Bode, and E. Christian. Our subject has been thrice married;
on first occasion, January 23, 1859, to Mary, daughter of John and Eve Doll,
of McKean Township, Erie Co., Penn., who bore him one son — John.
His second wife, to whom he was united January 19, 1862, was Sophia,
daughter of Frederick and Caroline Arnaman. Mr. Hornaman by his last
marriage, April 19, 1864, to Mary, daughter of Henry and Louise Kanengeisor,
of Delavrare Township, Mercer Co., Penn., has had seven children, viz.:
Vena, ' Henry, Emma I. (deceased), Irvin, Ella, Ettie and Freddie. Mr.
Hornaman, who has always lived on the family homestead, is now serving his
second term as School Director of his township; in politics he is a Republican.
He and his family are members of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Venango.
WILLIAM M. JOHNSON, M. D., P. O. Venango. Deservedly prominent
among those who long held leading positions in the ranks of the medical pro-
fession in this county, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, and
whose portrait appears elsewhere in this work. Dr. William Mount Johnson
was born in Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio. September 10, 1835,
of English descent; eldest son of Henry and Ara (Conger) Johnson, the for-
mer a native of Maryland and a son of Shepherd and Sally (Christopher)
Johnson; the latter a daughter of John Conger, late of Hamilton County,
Ohio, a son of Moses Conger. Shepherd Johnson was a sua of Eleazer
and Elsie (Shepherd) Johnson, who came from England to the eastern shore
of Maryland in 1748, shortly afterward married and settled about midway
between the towns of Salisbmy and Snow Hill. In 1825 Shepherd Johnson,
with the younger members of his family. Henry included, moved from Salis-
bury, Md., to Hamilton County, Ohio, settling on a farm about nine miles
from Cincinnati. Moses Conger, our subject's maternal great-grundfather, a
native of Salem, N. J., while a young man moved to Kentucky, and was one
of the early settlers of Mason County in that State. On several Dccasions he
was among the Kentucky Volunteers, who were called on to cross the river, in
order to fight the ludians north of the Ohio. He was a soldier in Gen.
Wayne's army, and on his return home after the signal defeat of the savage
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tribes at Maumee Rapids, August 20, 1794, was so ploased with the appear-
ance of the country near Cincinnati, that he determined to remove his family-
there, a resolution which he carried into efifect the following spring. He first
resided on a tract of land now embracad within the limits of Spring Grove
Cemetery, Cincinnati. Here his wife died and was buried at a spot near
the present site of the Cincinnati College. In 1806 he moved to Green
Township, Hamilton CJo., Ohio. The Doctor's parents were married
December 15, 1833. His father is still living. His mother died of cholera,
in' 1849. When he was nine years of age. his father, who bad owrod and
worked a moderate- sized farm, in addition to carr3'ing on the coopering
business, making lard kegs for the pork packers of Cincinnati (then the great
meat market of the world), sold his place and moved to the city. Soon after
he became a member of a firm engaged in the grocery trade. The outcome o?
this undertaking was most unfortunate the proceeds of the sale of the farm,
together with every dollar he po^aefesed, being swallowed up in the bnsiaess
failure that followed. These losses, coupled vrrt'r. the continued ill-health of
his mother, made it necessary for the son to leave school at the early age o:
eleven years, and go to work in order to contribute to the support of his
father's large family. From this time until he was fifteen years old he worked
at painting chairs in two or three large furniture establishments. Twice during
this time he quit work to attend school, each time enjoying only the limited
advantages derived from three months' tuition in the public schools. These
short months at school were his only respites from continuous labor, until
after he was a man grown, and almost his only opportunities for acquiring an
education, until, at the age of fifteen, he entered the "Poor Boys' College," a
printing oifice. He was named for a physician, who had promised his parents,
if they would suitably educate their son, to receive him at a proper age into
his office, as a student of medicine. This, from causes already' alluded to, they
were unable to do. The early death of his mother still further interfered
with his youthful plans and hopes. The lad, however, had his heart set on
becoming a member of the medical profession, and by his own unaided eflforts
undertook to fit himself for the study of the healing art. He continued at the
printing business until he was twenty-one years of age, at the same time, by
attending night schools, by the aid of private instructors, by pursuing a judi-
cious course of general reading, and such other means as he was able to avail
himself of, he endeavored to overcome the loss of scholastic training, and to
prepare himself for his chosen calling in life. At the expiration of this time,
by steadily working at "the case," in addition to affording liberal pecuniary
assistance to his father's family, he had succeeded in accumulating a sufficient
fund to meet the expenses of a thorough course of medical instruction. In
1855 he began the study of medicine, under the tutorship of Dr. William
Mount, of Cumminsville (Cincinnati). The next year he entered the Medical
College of Ohio, from which institution he received his degree of Doctor of
Medicine, March 1, 1859. In 1857, while yet a medical student, he was
appointed assistant physician to the Lick Bun Lunatic Asylum, now known
as Longview Asylum, near Cincinnati. In the fall of 1859 having resolved,
on account of failing health, to engage in a country practice, he resigned this
position and came to Woodcock Borough, this county, and soon after formed
a partnership with Dr. A. Logan of that place, a business relation that was
maintained for eleven years. After residing here for nearly twenty-five years,
in the enjoyment of a large and successful practice, in the spring of 1884
he decided to remove to Venango, buying the beautiful residence of the late
John H. Culbertson, with the intention of making it his future home, and
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•where he is now actively engaged in the practice of his profession. The Doc-
tor was among the first to engage in the business of producing petroleum,
beginning operations near Titusville, in the winter of 1859-60, and following
it up for several years by ventures at dififerent points in the Valley of Oil
Creek and vicinity, including one well at the once famous, but long
since defunct, city of Pit Hole. At various times since he has invested
his means in this great Pennsylvania product. The general result of
these operations, has not, it is understood, tended to materially increase his
bank account. Our subject was married, August 6, 1867, to Miss Jennie
J. Burchard, daughter oE Cyrus and Margaret (Clark) Burchard, a prominent
and well-known family and among the early settlers of the county. By this
union there have been four children, all sons; William Mount, born January
29, 1870; Cyrus Victor and Henry Valentine (twins) born February 14, 1873,
and Cai-1 Burchard, born March 6, 1877. Dr. Johnson has always taken
an active interest in educational affairs. During almost the entire period of
his residence at Woodcock Borough he tilled the office of School Director and
for twelve years was Secretary of the School Board. He is a member of sev-
eral benevolent and fraternal organizations, including the F. & A. M., I. O.
O. F., K. of P., R. A. He has always been an unwavering Republican in
politics.
ALBERT E. KINGSLEY, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in
Genesee County, N. Y., December 8, 1818; son of Erastus and Elizabeth
(Marcy) Kingsley, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1824,
and grandson of Seth P. Kingsley, who came later. All were natives of
Massachusetts. Erastus Kingsley was father of seven children, viz.: Albert
E. ; Angelina, wife of Jonathan Bunce; Orville, in Kansas; Rebecca, wife of
Darwin Lay; Elizabeth, wife of Hudson Giles; Emily, wife of Jos. Scptt,
and Nathaniel. Our subject was married October 11, 1842, to Hannah M.,
daughter of Eleazer and Keziah (Spring) Rockwell, of Rockdale Township,
this county, and has a family of three: Ogden E., married Belle Straw (have
one child — Bertha — and reside in Cambridge Township, this county); Alta,
married Clark Bole (have two children: Alta B. and Ogden C, and reside in
Venango Township, this county ); Albert A., married Hettie Danchy (have one
child — Ray — and reside on the home farm). Mr. Kingsley has lived on his
present farm twenty-one years; has never been an office seeker; was formerly
a Whig, but joined the Republican party at its organization.
NATHANIEL E. KINGSLEY, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, Erie County, was
born in Venango Township, on the farm where henow lives, November 21,1835;
son of Erastus and Elizabeth (Marcy) Kingsley. He was married October 18,
1860, to Rebecca E., daughter of John and Rachel (Trace) Cole, early settlers
of Woodcock Township, this county. By this union there were six children:
Anna M., Erastus D., Emma E., Edna V., Ralph (deceased) and Orrin Lynn.
Mr. Kingsley resides on the old homestead where his father first settled in
1824. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.
THEODORE D. KLECKNER, proprietor of the Kleckner House, P. O.
Venango, was born in Venango Township, this county, February 16, 1847,
and is the only child of George and Caroline (Peters) Kleckner, who always
resided in this township His paternal grandfather was John Kleckner, a
native of eastern Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Venango Township,
this county. From 1838 to 1853 Venango Borough was known as Kleckner-
ville, John Kleckner having bought a portion of the property in 1832 and a
mill that had been erected thereon and caused an official survey to be made of
the town plot. This gave the place his name, but at the time of its incor-
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poration, in 1853, it received its present title. John Kleckner had eleven
children: Daniel, Matthias, George, Joseph, Anthony, Philip, John, Barbara,
Sally, Anna and Elizabeth. The maternal grandfather of our subject was
Jacob Peters, (see sketch of Levi Peters, Hayfield Township,) who settled in
this county in 1804. George Kleckner, in early life, was proprietor of the
grist-mill, saw-mill and woolen- factory, which he conducted for many years.
Since 1861 he has been principally engaged in farming. Our subject was
reared in Venango Township, where he has always resided, and was educated
in tte common schools. In 1874 he embarked in the livery business, in which
he was engaged up to 1878. He then engaged in the sale of agricultural
implements, buggies, etc., and in the spring of 1882 embarked in his present
business. He was married, April 23, 1875, to Almira. daughter of Oliver and
Rebecca (Peiffer) Barrett, of Venango Township, this county, by whom he has
two children: Cora B. and Walter C. Mr. Kleckner is proprietor of the
leading hotel in Venango, and is a representative citizen, a genial, jovial gen-
tleman, widely known as a model landlord, and well adapted to his present
occupation. He is a member of the K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.
LORENZO A. MARGY, farmer and dealer in fancy swine, P. O. Venango,
was born in Cambridge Township, this county, September 3, 1853, and is a
son of Joseph H. and Sarah (Crawford) Marcy. The former was a son of
Joseph H. Marcy, Sr., who settled in what is now Cambridge Township in 1818.
He was twice married, on the first occasion, January 29, 1835, to Jane Lyon
Hahn, who bore him one child— Esther J. December 16, 1836, he married
his second wife, Sarah A. Crawford, by whom he had five children, viz. :
Adelia M., Rebecca C, Joseph H., Emily J. and Lorenzo A. Our subject was
married, December 19, 1877, to Mary, daughter of William P. and Catherine
(Minium) Floyd. They have one daughter — Carrie D. Mr. Marcy resides on
the farm where his grandfather first settled. He has recently interested him-
self in the breeding of fancy swine, having fourteen pure Chester "^hite hogs,
commonly known as the Chester White breed, that originated from a pair of
Bedfordshire hogs brought from England to Philadelphia several years ago.
He calls his herd the French Creek Valley herd. Mr. Marcy and wife are
adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the I. O.
O. F. He has been elected Town Clerk two terms. In politics he is a Dem-
ocrat.
GEORGE W. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., April 14, 1845, and is a son of Daniel H. and Sarah A. (McKay)
Miller, who located in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1870. Our sub-
ject settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1875. He was married,
July 2, 1873, to Mary Louisa, daughter of Robert and Agnes (Culbertson)
Colter, of this township, by whom he has one child — Edna J. Robert Colter,
the father of Mrs. Miller, was the first white child born in Venango Town-
ship, and a son of Thomas Colter, who settled here in 1796. Our subject
resides on the Colter homestead, where Robert Colter and his wife have lived
nearly sixty years. Mr. Miller is a member of the A. O. U. W. In politics
he is a Republican.
EDWARD N. NICKERSON, farmer, P. O. Venango, was born in Cortland
County, N. Y., November 28. 1825, son of Joseph and Rosa (Thomas) Nicker-
son, who settled in Mercer County, Penn., in 1839, and where the former still
resides. Our subject lived with his father until 1850. He was married Octo-
ber 23, 1851, to Mary A., daughter of Ira and Mahala (Hamilton) Roberts, of
Vernon Township, this county, who were among the early settlers of the
county. Of the fourteen children born to this union, six are now living: John
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H. (in Dakota), Robe M., Anna J., Ida M., Gertie A. and Willard R. Mr.
Nickerson located in Vernon Township, this county, in 1859, and remained
there until 1878, when he came to Venango Township and settled on his pres-
ent farm. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. In politics he is a Republican.
ISAAC PEIFFER, farmer, P. 0. Venango, was born in Woodcock Town-
ship, this county, February 23, 1818, son of Michael and Rebecca (Berlin)
Peifi'er, the former of whom, a native of Northumberland County, Penn., was
a son of John G. Peiffer, of German descent, who located in Bloomfield Town-
ship, this county, in 1802, and in 1810 moved to Woodcock Township, where
he passed the remainder of his days. He liadnine children: George, Barbara,
Eve, John, Michael, Mary M., Elizabeth, Samuel and Margaret. Michael
Peiffer was married in Woodcock Township in 1816, came to Venango Town-
ship in 1819, and died here. He was parent of nine children, six growing to
manhood and womanhood: Isaac, Mary, Susad and Rebecca (twins), Michael
and Sarah, and three who died in infancy. Michael was in the late Rebellion,
and participated in twelve minor engagements and the important battles of
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and the Wilderness. He enlisted in Company F,
Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; was wounded at Laurel Hill,
taken prisoner, and sent to Libby prison. After four months' incarceration he
was exchanged and sent to Annapolis, where he died in October, 1864. Our
subject was married January 1, 1845, to Sophia, daughter of John and Susan-
nah (Hetrick) Peiffer, by whom he has had the following-named children:
Sarepta (wife of John W. Floyd, residing in Bradford, Penn.), Philip, and
Rebecca (latter deceased). Mr. Peiffer has served one term as Justice of the
Peace of his township; two terms as Burgess of Venango Borough, and has
been School Director of the borough and township for thirty-two years. In
politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. , and of the
E. A. U. His wife is a member of Sylva Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah.
They have been adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church thirty-nine years.
JOHN M. PEIFFER, P. O. Venango, was born July 25, 1824, in Venango
Borough, this county, son of John and Susannah (Hetrick) Peiffer. The form-
er's father, George Peiffer, located in Bloomlield Township, this county, in 1802,
and in 1810 removed to Woodcock Township, this county. John Peiffer after-
ward settled in Venango Township, and lived and died here. He was parent of
fifteen children : Henry, Simon (deceased), Mary M. (deceased), Hannah (wife
of Henry Minium), George W., Margaret A. (wife of John Kleckner), Eliza-
beth (deceased), Nicholas, Susanna (deceased), John M., Sophia (wife of Isaac
Peiffer), Delilah (wife of A. W. Mumford), Edward, William and Asa. John
M. Peiffer, the subject of this sketch, was married February 22, 1849, to Judith
C. , daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Minium) Knerr, of Cambridge Township,
by whom he has had two children: Cynthia E., wife of James S. Sherred (have
one child — Harry G.), and Susanna (deceased). Mr. Peiffer was in the war of
the Rebellion, enlisting August 29, 1864, in Company A, Two Hundred and
Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He lost his right arm at the bat-
tle of Petersburg, and was honorably discharged July 4, 1865. He is a mem-
ber of the K. of P., and of the A. O. U. W. In politics a Republican. Both
he and his wife are members of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
JOHN W. RUBNER, farmer, P. O. Drake's Mills, was born in Asch, Aus-
tria, near Saxony, October 30, 1820; son of J. Christopher and Margaret
(Peck) Rubner, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1837, on the
farm now owned by Michael Rubner, which they cleared and improved. They
had four children, viz. : John W., Christena (wife of Israel Waidley), Michael
and Margaret (wife of James Torrey). Our subject was married November 30,
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1848, to Susan, daughter of John and Mary (Agley) Stough, who were among
the first settlers of Mill Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn. By this union there
were five children: B. Lewis, Josiah (married CeliaMankel), Lydia, Lafayette
and Franklin (latter deceased). Mr. Rubner was the first settler on the farm,
where he still resii?ee, locating on it in 1848, and has cleared and improved it
and erected all the buildings. He has been School Director of his township
twenty-one years in succession, and has held other offices. In politics he is a
Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
JACOB SIVERLING, retired farmer, Venango Borough, was born in
Venango Township, this county, June 17, 1817; son of Daniel and Barbara
(Straw) Siverling, the former of whom, a son of Christopher Siverling and a
native of North Hampton, Penn., settled in what is now Venango Township
in 1796, though he was here two years previous and took up his land. They
were parents of eight children: Betsey, Lydia, Sally, Barbara, Polly, Benja-
min, Daniel and Jacob; all now deceased but Jacob. Our subject, the young-
est of the family, has been twice married; on the first occasion January 7,
1839, to Barbara, daughter of John and Roena (App) Kleckner, by whom he
had eight children, four now living: Sally, Benjamin F., Daniel and Barbara.
She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. This wife dying,
our subject was married May 13, 1856, to Sarah C, daughter of Jacob and
Anna M. (Piefi"er) Kepler, by whom he has one daughter — Maggie H. L. V.
Mr. Siverling, who has always resided in this township and borough, has been
School Director, Supervisor, Judge of Elections, etc. In politics he is a Dem-
ocrat. His wife is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
CHRISTIAN STRAW, farmer, P. O. Cambridgeboro, was born in what
is now Hayfield Township, this county, January 1, 18'20, son of John and Chris-
tena (Blystone) Straw, and grandson of Jacob Straw, who settled in that town-
ship about 1797. John Straw subsequently moved to Woodcock Borough, this
county, and died there; his widow, who survives him at the age of eighty-
six, resides with our subject They were parents of five children: Sally
(wife of Jacob Blystone), Christian, Jacob F. (residing in Michigan), Mary
(deceased), Emily (deceased), Caroline (wife of George Alward). The subject
of this sketch was married, February 22, 1844, to Jane, daughter of Nathan
and Mary E. (Lyman) Mitchell, who settled in Rockdale Township, on the
Erie County line, in 1801. By this union there were four children, viz.: Mary
E. (deceased), Isabel, wife of Ogden E. Kingsley; Frank P., married to
Cally Bernhardt, and Charles P., married to Emma Isherwood. Mr. Straw
has lived on his farm since he was fourteen years of age, and has held many
of the offices in the gift of his township. In politics he is a Democrat. He
and his wife are members of the E. A. U.
GEORGE C. STRAW, mason and farmer, Venango Borough, was born in
Hayfield Township, this county, August 6, 1836, son of Philip and Leah
(Gehr) Straw, and grandson of Jacob Straw, who settled in that township in
1797, on the farm now owned by Amasa J. Straw. Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Straw had six children: Catherine (deceased wife of Daniel Siverling, now
in Illinois), Aaron D. (of Venango Borough), Aurelia (deceased wife of John
Lasher, now in Venango County), Sarah Cordelia (wife of Jacob Smith, of
Hayfield Township, this county), Henry H. (in Minnesota), and George C. Our
subject was married, June 17, 1863, to Rebecca, daughter of George Moyer,
of Hayfield Township, this county. By this union there are three children:
Lena M., Frank H. and Oakey J. Mr. Straw located here in 1861, and has
since worked at his trade (that of a mason). He is serving his fourth term as
Burgess of Venango Borough; in politics is a Democrat. He is a member of
the K. of P., and the A. O. U. W.
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VERNON TOWNSHIP.
LOT J. ANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Cussewago
Township, June 11, 1836, and is the son of George and Elizabeth (Freeman)
Anderson, the former of whom was born in 1799, and when but two years old
moved with his parents to Crawford County, and has remained here ever since,
living now a retired life after a successful business career. He was married to
Elizabeth Freeman, a native of New Jersey, in 1821, and they had a family of
eleven children, of whom the following survive, viz. : -Caroline, Arold, John,
Jane, Lot J., Dillie, and E. T. (living in Meadville, married Miss Brecken-
rid{:je, have five children living). Caroline, now Mrs. Potter, resides in Min-
nesota, and has a family of three children; Arold married Miss Clark, who
■died, leaving eight children, and he was again married in Illinois; John mar-
ried Miss Sloan, and resides in California; Jane married George Thomas, and
has three children. Lot J., our subject, was married in 1867 to Elizabeth,
daughter of Thomas Kerr, and this union has been blessed with six children:
Gertrude, Bertha, Thomas K., George C, Florence and Eobert W. Our sub-
ject is a leading farmer, and his farm shows evidence of neatness and care-
ful cultivation. He is a member of the K. A. ; is a F. & A. M. of Mead-
ville; belongs to the Baptist Church; in politics is a consistent member of the
Democratic party.
OLIVER J. ANDREWS, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born in this town-
ship, February 11, 1821, and is a son of Robert and Sarah (Chidester)
Andrews, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of New Jersey. They came
to this township in 1793, locating a large tract of land, remaining on it till
their decease. These lands are yet chiefly in the hands of the family. Robert
and Sarah Andrews were of that worthy class of pioneers who labored under
many difSculties in securing a foothold, and who succeeded in leaving a fine
inheritance to their children, eight in number, five still surviving, viz. : John,
Oliver, Robert, Eveline (Mrs. W. Beatey, a widow with two children), Mary
(now Mrs. M. Logan, formerly Mrs. Dr. Calvin, and has one child). Our sub-
ject was married to Emily, daughter of Jesse Fry, one of the early settlers of
Juniata County, Penn., and ten children blessed this union, of whom six sur-
vive, viz.: Frank P., John W., Robert C, Ella (Mrs. "W. H. Graham), Blanche
and Nettie. Our subject has been honored by his fellow citizens with a num-
ber of township offices, in all of which he has given satisfaction. Although
appointed Justice of the Peace, he has never been called upon to act, so fairly
and peaceably is the business of the community transacted. He has a beauti-
ful farm of 300 acres, well watered and improved. He is a member of the
German Reformed Church of this township.
HENRY BERG (deceased) was born March 1, 1832, in Wurtemberg, Ger-
many, and was son of Ernst and Fredericka (Fiesinger) Berg, natives of Ger-
many. He came to America in 1852, his parents coming over and settling in
Meadville two years later. Mr. Berg had one brother, Charles, and one sister,
Phoebe (now Mrs. Grettler). He was married June 7, 1856, to Fredericks,
daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Kahler) Young, who was the third of four
children in her father's family, viz.: Jacob, Caroline, Fredericka and Phoebe.
Jacob left his father's home in 1850, and nothing has been since heard of him.
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Our subject formerly owned the large tannery in Kerrtown. His father died
March 9, 1884, aged eighty years. Our subject passed away June 17, 1877,
leaving two daughters, Emilie and Mathilde, now at home with their mother,
and occupy the house left by their father in Kerrtown. The family were
brought up in the Lutheran Church.
PETEK BIRCH, blacksmith, P. O. Meadville, was born March 7, 1822,
in this township, and is son of John and Hannah (Royal) Birch, the former a
native of Pennsylvania, the latter of New Jersey. They had twelve children,
of whom nine survive: Susannah, Peter, Henry, Cynthia, George, Syl-
vester, Almira (Mrs. Bates) Amanda and Lewis. John Birch died in 1850,
his widow following in 1883. Our subject was married in 1859 to Pris-
cilla, daughter of John Collom. He learned blacksmithing when young,
and also worked at wagon-making, and being handy with tools was a man
at all times sought after. He has had a shop in Kerrtown for many years,
and owns two fine dwelling houses, both built by himself, occupying one and
renting the other, and both stand side by side. Being a man of keen, prac-
tical turn of mind, he has succeeded in life, and is now enjoying the fruits of
his labors.
GEORGE BIRCH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born February 12, 1829,
in this township, son of John and Hannah (Royal) Birch, the former a native
of Pennsylvania, the latter of New Jersey; also a grandson of James Birch,
who took up a tract of 400 acres, still chiefly in the hands of the Birch family.
John Birch was born in Philadelphia in 1791, and when four years old moved
with his parents to this township. He reared a family of twelve children, nine
of whom survive: Susannah, Peter, Henry, .George, Cynthia, Sylvester, Almira,
Amanda, L. C. Peter married Priscilla Collom; Henry married Esther Mc-
Intire; Cynthia married Mr. Rawson; Sylvester married Jane Bush; Almira
married C. Bates. Our subject resides upon the old home farm, and his two
unmarried sisters are his housekeepers. Mr. Birch is a member of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church; is a Democrat in politics. He is one of Vernon's
leading citizens.
L. J. BIRCH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this township, Novem-
ber 27, 1836, son of James and Hannah (Bates) Birch, the former a native of
this tovrnship, the latter of Trumbull County, Ohio. Our subject's maternal
grandparents were James and Sally Bates, natives of Massachusetts, and his
paternal grandparents were James and Sally Birch, the former of County
Wexford, Ireland, the latter of Massachusetts. James Birch settled in the
township in 1795, taking up a large tract of land. He built his cabin, assisted
by six men, while an equal number kept guard against the Indians and wild
beasts, who were then as numerous here as thorns and thistles on the well-
improved farms of Watson's Valley, one of the most beautiful in the State.
James Birch was one of those pioneers who had to labor with his ax while his
gun stood ready by his side. But he persevered, and obtained a foothold,
raising a family of twelve children, among whom were Thomas, John, James,
Jr., Johnston, George, William, and one who died in infancy. James Birch,
Jr., married Hannah Bates, and their children were: Martin, Levi J., Amos,
James W. (member of One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and died during the late war), Harvey, Peter R. and
Susanna. Our subject has been twice married, first to Sally Harrison, who
died March 21, 1863, leaving one daughter. Mr. Birch was again married,
April 13, 1876, to Mary A., daughter of J. H. Moore, of Hayfield Township.
Mr. Birch is one of the leading citizens of the township, is located on an
excellent farm, dealing quite extensively in high-bred horses of the best qual-
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ity, and also being engaged in two lumberiDg-mills with his brother. He is a
member of the R. A. of French Creek Lodge.
MARTIN BIRCH, farmer. James Birch settled in this township in 1795,
and there, in the midst of Indians and the wild beasts, took up a large tract,
most of which is still in the possession of his heirs. Our subject was mar-
ried October 20, 1870, to Maria L., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Brown)
Quigley.
PETER R. BIRCH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Evansburg, was born
October 27, 1846, in Vernon Township, and lives on the old 'farm on which his
grandfather Birch settled in 1798, and on which his father was born. He is
the son of James and Hannah (Bates) Birch, who, through the arduous labors
incident to the early pioneers, left their descendants a goodly inheritance.
Our subject's father was bom April 12, 1802, in what was then Venango
Township (now Vernon), and Peter R. was the sixth of seven children. He
was married February 15, 1872, to Celestia E., daughter of John and Annie
Melvin. Three children have blessed this union: James W., William A. and
Freddie L. The ^ne ancestral estate on which Mr. Birch resides is situated
six miles from Meadville. He deals largely in fine sheep and horses. Mr.
Birch is one of the most valuable citizens in the township.
GIDEON BROWN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born September 14,
1810, in Vernon Township, this county, and is a son of Peter and Catharine
(Trace) Brown, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Crawford County in
1798, and here died. They were the parents of the following-named chil-
dren: Daniel, Betsy, Mary, Catharine, Reuben, Susan, Gideon, John, Jacob
and Gabriel. Peter Brown and his wife were members of the German
Reformed Church. He bought at one time 400 acres of land, where his son
Gideon now lives, and gave to each of his children a start in life. Our sub-
ject was brought up on the farm, and had but few opportunities for obtaining
a good education. In 1851 ho married Maria Dichman, who bore him seven
children, five of whom are now living: Andrew J., Alfred, Edgar, Sarah and
Loretta. About forty of the Brown and Trace families settled in the neighbor-
hood where our subject resides, with Peter Brown, among whom may be men-
tioned: Benjamin, John and Frederick Brown, and George, John and Jacob
Trace. Gideon Brown cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Jackson, and
he has always voted the Democratic ticket. Our subject has led an industri-
ous life, and has accumulated much property, a large portion of which he has
divided with his children. For many years he has been a member of the Ger-
man Reformed Church, to which his deceased wife belonged.
JOHN BROWN, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born December 19, 1812,
in that portion of Vernon Township which was then included in that of Sads-
bury Township. His parents, Peter and Catherine (Trace) Brown, natives of
Berks County, Penn., came in ]802 to what is now Vernon Township, and
reared a family of eleven children, three of whom survive: Gabriel, Gideon
and John. Our subject was married April 8, 1851, to Catherine, daughter of
Jacob Flickinger, by whom he has four children, three surviving: Mary A.
(Mrs. H. Lupher, has three children: Alice K., George B. and Ella A.),
Samantha A. (Mrs. Oliver Brayton, has two children: Jessie K. and William
John), and Rebecca A. Our subject is one of the oldest settlers in the town-
ship. He is in comfortable circumstances, owning a well-improved farm of
ninety-six acrea He is a member of the German Reformed Church.
JOHN B. BROWN, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born October 11, 1814, in
this township, son of Benjamin and Fanny (Brindle) Brown, who settled on
the Lake road in this township in 1798, coming from their native State, Penn-
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sylvania. These sturdy pioneers battled bravely with nature's wilderness and
obtained a foothold for their large family of children, whom they reared in
the paths of honest industry. They purchased 160 acres from an old Revolu-
tionary soldier, Mr. Relaigh. They had fourteen children, of whom six sur-
vive: John B., Catherine, William, Jacob, Polly and George. Our subject
was married in 1840 to Sally Dichman, and they have two children: MaryE.
(Mrs. J. P. Smith, who has a family of six children) and Sarah A. Mr. Brown
is a member of the German Reformed Church.
GEORGE BROWN, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born on the Lake road, this
township, February 15, 1828, and is the son of Benjamin and Fanny (Brindle)
Brown, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled on Watson's Run, this county, in 1798,
raising a family of fourteen children, six of whom survive: John B., Catharine,
William, Jacob, Polly and George, who all reside on the farm purchased from the
old Revolutionary soldier, Relaigh. Our subject has a farm of 100 acres, and
is one of the most orderly and careful farmers in the township. He was mar-
ried, in 1853, to Eliza J. Heald, and has two children now living: Clara A.
and Frank L. Mrs. Brown is the eldest of a family of ten, of whom six sur-
vive, viz.: Eliza J., John W., Perry, Albert, Harvey and Thomas. Mr. Brown
belongs to the German Reformed Church. Although elected Justice of the
Peace, so orderly is the township that he has never been called upon to act.
His father served his country in the war of 1812.
JOSEPH H. BROWN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom in this township
April 11, 1833, son of Reuben and Lydia (Trace) Brown, and was married,
September 12, 1883, to Elizabeth A., daughter of Jared and Lucinda Parker.
They have a well-improved farm in the central portion of the township. Our
subject and his brother David are both mutes, but are partially endowed with
the sense of hearing, and there are few men better acquainted with general
topics, and to those who can make use of their peculiar language, their conver-
sation is quite interesting. They reside on the farm on which their parents
Kved, and are ranked with the first farmers of the township. David is over
four years the junior of Joseph, his birth occurring December 30, 1829.
DANIEL BROWN, Jb., farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom July 13, 1838,
in Vernon Township, this county, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Flaugh)
Brown, natives of this county, the former of whom was a descendant of Peter
Brown, who came to this county at an early day from eastern Pennsylvania.
They were parents of eleven children, four of whom survive: Peter, married to
Miss Woodring; Matthias, married to Miss Bates; Joshua, married to Miss
Shellatoe, and our subject, Daniel Brown, Jr., was married, on first occasion, to
Elizabeth Frantz, who died January 8, 1870, leaving two children: Frank M.
and Edwinna J. On March 28, 1872, our subject was again united in mar-
riage, this time to Mary, daughter of John S. Dunn. Mr. Brown and family
are members of the German Reformed Church. His farm, which formerly
belonged to the Stockton estate, is located on Section 61, and shows evidences
of careful and orderly cultivation.
DAVID CARR, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was bom November 30, 1820, in
Woodcock Township, and is the only child of Griffith and Elizabeth (Flaugh)
Carr, natives of this county. His father dying when he was young, his
mother married Daniel Brown, the original proprietor of what is now known
as Andrews Mills. The result of this union was ten children, four still sur-
viving: Peter, Matthias, Joshua and Daniel. Our subject was married, first
in 1843, to PauJina Faust, by whom he had four children — three sons and one
daughter: Elizabeth (Mrs. James Flaugh, has two children: Alice and Charles),
Philip (married Calista McBride, has four children: MaryB., John D., Harold
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and Edith L. ), Almon (married Elizabeth Haiiser, their surviving child is
Frederick) and Samuel R. Our subject, after the decease of his first wife,
married, in May, 1870, Charlottie, daughter of Philip Harman, and widow of
Cyrenius Ross, a soldier in the late war, who died of a wound received at
Gettysburg, leaving one son aged twenty-three years named John W. Ross.
To Mr. and Mrs. Carr has been born one son, Lewis. By industry and good man-
agement, Mr. Carr has acquired a competency.
WILLIAM COLLOM, farmer, P. O. Geneva, was born in Cambria County,
Penn., December 15, 1833, and is a son of John and Caroline (Bums) Collom,
and grandson of Capt. John Collom, who came to this county in 1 796, settling in
Cussewago Township; he was Captain in the war of 1812, and in 1814 removed
to the farm in Vernon Township, where John Collom, William's father, lived
the greater part of his life. John Collom died in 1855, leaving a widow and
eight children, of whom five survive, viz. : Sarah, wife of Frank Clark, of
Oil City; Rachel, now Mrs. Albert Walters, of Jamestown; Priscilla, now
Mrs. Peter Birch, of Kerrtown; Dr. D. L. Collom, of Conneautville, and
William. Our subject was married in 1868, toMinaLodema, daughter of Capt.
J. T. Miller, of Sadsbury Township, by whom he has one son, Joseph Theron.
Mr. Collom is one of the large farmers of the township and is highly esteemed
by all his acquaintances. He is located in a beautiful portion of the town-
ship, in the southern part. Mr. and Mrs. Collom are members of the Method-
ist Episcopal Church.
JOHN COTTON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born April 9, 1845, and is son
of Thomas and Angeline (Adams) Cotton, nativesof this county and descendants
of an old pioneer family. Thomas Cotton was the father of fourteen chil-
dren, seven of whom survive: William, married Miss Nichols, but is now a
widower; John, our subject; Evaline, married E. Davis, of Ashtabula, Ohio;
Margaret; Alice; Delia and Edward. Our subject married, June 23, 1873,
Helen, daughter of James Williams, the eldest of a family of five children.
Mr. Cotton resides on the farm with his father, having built a comfortable
residence for his own family. His father was born January 15, 1806, and is
son of John and Margaret (Stoctan) Cotton, and was married in February,
1839. They belong to the Second Presbyterian Church.
NICHOLAS DIIDENHOEFFER, brewer, P. O. Meadville, was born
April 23, 1828, in Bavaria, Germany, and is a son of Sebastian and Eva Rosa
(Heither) Dudenhoefifer, who did not come to America. Our subject is the
youngest of a family of seven, five of whom came to this country. He came
unaccompanied by relatives in 1849. In 1852 hereturoed to Germany and
there married Maggie, daughter of George and Evie Lizzie (Heintz) Schwab,
and returned to America in 1853. He has one child— George — who married
Phoebe Grettler. He engaged in the brewing business in 1863 on the hillside
in Kentown, making a specialty of the manufacture of lager and bottled beer;
he manufactures 2,000 barrels of beer annually, and conducts one of the promi-
nent enterprises of the county. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Mead-
ville.
JOSEPH FIRST, farmer, P. O. Evansburg, was born July 31, 1837, in
Wayne Township, this county, where bis parents, Christopher and Lydia
(Brobst) First, settled in an early day, coming from their native place to Penn-
sylvania. They were parents of twelve children, the following of whom sur-
vive: Elizabeth (Mrs. J. Newbold, with a family of four children), Barbara,
John, Obadiah, Joseph (our subject), Solomon, George and Daniel. Our
subject has carried on for many years, in connection with farming, the
business of saw-milling, being head sawyer for the Andrews Mills. He was
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married in 1860 to Sylvia Gilbert, by -whom he had two children: Elmer E.
and Myrtie. She dying, he married, in 1870, Rebecca, daughter of Reuben
Brown, by whom he has three children: Sarah Maud, Willie D. and
Albert J. Mrs. First belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. First is
a member of the A. O. U. W., of Lodge 980, I. O. O. F., at Conneaut Lake,
and Eebekah Lodge of I. O. O. F., also of the E. A. U.
"WILLIAM E. FLICKINGER, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born May 15,
1860, in this township, and is son of Matthias and Christiann (Baughman)
Flickinger, natives of this county. Matthias Flickinger, who is deceased,
was a prominent early settler and careful farmer of Vernon Township, located
near the center of the southern portion. He had five children : Alice, Cyrus
(deceased when young), Katie (who married a Mr. Zimmer and died, leaving
one child, Willie), William E. (our subject) and Ella. Our subject is a prom-
ising young man, and has charge of the finely-improved farm of seventy-five
acres, belonging to his mother. He is a Republican in politics.
HENDERSON GIBSON, farmer, P. O. Watson's Run, was born Septem-
ber 15, 1827, in this township, and is a son of Robert and Margaret_(Henderson)
iJibson, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Ireland, and who
were early settlers of the township. The family of Robert Gibson were six
in number, of whom five survive: Archibald, Margaret, William (married Miss
Siple, of Greenville, Mercer Co.), Sarah (married E. L. Russell, and who has
one child, Catharine) and Henderson. Our subject was married, March 28,
1854, to Margaret, daughter of John and Eliza Miller, by whom he has three
children: Emma E., John M. and Archibald W. Mrs. Gibson is the third
child of eight in her father's family. Her father was born in Yorkshire, En-
gland, in 1808, and was one of the early settlers of the county. Mr. Gibson
resides on the old home farm of his father-in-law. He belongs to the Presby-
terian Church of Harmonsburg. Politically he is a consistent Democrat. He
is one of the substantial citizens of the township.
JOHN HARSHELMAN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born October 17,
3833, in Nejv York City, and is son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hill) Harshelman,
his paternal grandfather being Adam Harshelman, who landed in New York
City with a family of three sons and one daughter. They were named John,
Philip, Jacob and Mary. Jacob was born in 1803, came to Vernon Township
in 1835, and here raised a family of children, three now living: John, Eliza
(Mrs. F. Bly stone), Catharine (who first married Mr. Zimmerman and subse-
quently Jacob Eeybort, but is now a widow). Our subject married, in 1864,
Rosetta, daughter of Timothy Clark, by whom he has six children: Thomas
F., J. C, Adelia J., Mary E., Joseph and Josie (twins). Mrs. Harshelman is
the youngest of a family of eleven children. Mr. Harshelman has held the
oflSce of School Director three years, and has the supervision of the roads of
his district. He has a neat and prosperous looking farm of 175 acres in the
northern portion of the township. In religious belief he is a Catholic.
WILLIAM 8. HOSMER, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born December 12,
1816, in Avon, Livingston Co., N. Y., and is a son of William T. and Amanda
(Pierson) Hosmer, who were descendants of Thomas Hosmer and Abraham
Pierson,^both natives of England, who immigrated to America in 1635 and
1639 respectively. They were pioneers in Massachusetts and figured largely
among the early settlers of New England. They belonged to that noble race
that fought Jtheir country's battles in the Revolution and in the war of
1812. Our subject's grandfather, Timothy Hosmer, has left as a trophy, a
finely carved sword of cut steel with silver hilt, which he wore in the war of
the Revolution, and also a curiously wrought chair. Timothy was a pioneer
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of Avon, New York State. His son William T. has left this record of him:
" I shall only refer back to the part he took in the Revolution. He entered
the service as surgeon to Meigs' regiment in the Connecticut line, and con-
tinued in the service, I bflieve, until the close of the Revolution. After
peace, he continued the practice of physic in Farmington, Conn., until he
took up his residence in Avon, March, 1793. My father with four others pur-
chased the township of Avon for two shillings and eight pence per acre. He
removed from Farmington in February, 1793, and arrived at Avon in the fore
part of March following, and Genesee River was then the western boundary
of civilization in America in this latitude, if we except the settlements made
by the French among the Indians. At the organization of the county of
Ontario, my father was appointed one of the Judges, and as the ofiSoe of first
Judge became vacant he was appointed chief, or first Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas, and continued in oflSce until that age of his life by which he was
constitutionally disqualified." In the year 1800, at the age of twenty-one, our
subject's father traversed on foot the country lying between the Genesee and
Niagara Rivers in pursuit of fur, and in 1806 engaged in carrying the mail
from Canandaigua to Buffalo and Lewiston on Niagara River. At that time the
back of a horse was all that was required to carry the mail over the route that
now needs railroads to carry it. After the prime of his life spent in such pur-
suits as keeping public house, farming, mercantile business, running stages,
and carrying mail, he settled in the township of Vernon, this county in the
spring of 1837, and there he remained till he died. His family consisted of
two sons: John P. and William S., a former rector of the EpiscopalChurch
of Meadville, died March I, 1842, leaving one son — Burr G. William T.
Hosmer died in 1869, his widow following in 1872. Our subject resides on
the old homestead, three and a half miles west of Meadville, in the pleasant
valley of the Cussewago. It is well cultivated and furnished with modern
improvements. Mr. Hosmer married, on December 28, 1841, Jane, daughter
of Thomas Bemus, of Chautauqua, N. Y. This union has been blessed with
five children, of whom four survive: Eliza B., John P., Amanda (Mrs. P.
Kreuzpointner), Martha B. (Mrs. Sanderson) and iSarah A. (Mrs. Frank J.
Young, who died leaving one child — Sarah H.) Our subject is now living in
the enjoyment of the fruits of his life labors, and is one of the leading citizens
of his township. He has always been interested in education, having in early
life acted as teacher and School Director. He is a member of the Presbyterian
Church; also of the Grange.
J. S. and F. L. HOTCHKISS, general dealers in drugs, groceries, pro-
visions, boots, shoes, jewelry, etc., etc., at the corner of Race and River
Streets, Vallonia. The former was born June 9, 1853, the latter August 20,
1854, both in Randolph Township. They are sons of Henry C. and Phoebe
(McCall) Hotchkiss, natives of Pennsylvania, and grandsons of Samuel McCall
and William Hotchkiss, the former of whom came to Mead Township in 1800,
where ho remained until 1877, his widow still surviving. The paternal
gi'andparents have both passed awMV, the grandmother in 1882, the grand-
father, March 9, 1884. Our subjects are the two eldest of three children;
their father was a contractor and builder. J. S. Hotchkiss was first in the
drug business with Mr. Rittmayer and in the spring of 1875 he entered with
his brother in his present business, doing a safe and thriving trade. They
are members respectively of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P.
WILLIAM W. JOHNSTON, farmer, P. O. Watson Run, was born April
6, 1821. in this township, son of John and Nancy (Work) Johnston, the for-
mer a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania. John Johnston came to
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America with his father when six years of age, having been born in 1791.
Our subject's grandfather, also named John, settled with his young family in
the wilds of Vernon Township, and many are the bear and wolf stories told of
those pioneer days. John and Nancy (Work) Johnston had ten children,
seven of whom survive, viz. : Mary, John (deceased), Nancy (deceased), Will-
iam W., Arthur, Patterson, James, Martha, Jacob (deceased), George. Will-
iam W., our subject, was married June 3, 1847, to Adeline, daughter of
Joseph and Eliza Cotton; one child has blessed this union — Sarah A. Mrs.
Johnston was the second in her father's family, which is one of the represen-
tative families of the township. Her great-grandfather fought in the Revolu-
tionary war, and her grandfather in the war of 1812. Mr. Johnston was
Assessor in 1855 and 1875, also Overseer of the Poor before the erection of the
poor-house. Although he never signed the pledge, he was never drunk in his
life. He has never been sued as he always promptly met his obligations.
ARTHUR JOHNSTON, farmer, P. O. Watson Run, was born March 31,
1823, in what was then Sadsbury, but now Vernon Township, and is a son of
John and Nancy (Work) Johnston, the former a native of Ireland, who came
to America with his parents in 1797, settling in this county in 1800. He was
born November 1, 1791. His wife, Nancy Work, was the sister of Hon. Judge
John Work, of Crawford County, her family being one of the first in the town-
ship. They were the parents of ten children: Mary, John (deceased), Nancy
(deceased), William W., Arthur, Patterson (named after Gen. Patterson, an
uncle), James, Martha, Jacob (deceased) and George. Our subject was mar-
ried January 2, 1862, to Ellen C, daughter of Alonzo and Angeline (Fuller)
Whiting, the eldest child in a family of nine. Four children have been the
fruits of this union: John E. (deceased), Alonzo M. (deceased), Jesse W. and
Arthur L. Mr. Johnston has filled the offices of School Director, Supervisor
of Roads and other township offices. He is a Ruling Elder of the United
Presbyterian Church. Is a consistent Democrat.
J. M. JOHNSTON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this township,
November 27, 1845, and is a son of David M. and Elizabeth (May) Johnston,
natives of this county. David M. was born in 1814, and was the son of
Arthur Johnston, a native of the north of Ireland, who was born in 1788, and
came to this country about 1800, and was thrice married, first to Martha Mun-
ford, born in north Ireland in 1790, immigrated here in 1800 and married in
1811; secondly, to Mary Burchfield, in 1817, and lastly in 1826, to Margaret
McClure. The children of Arthur Johnston were twelve in number: Abigail,
David, Margaret, Nancy, James, Mary B., William, Samuel, Alexander, George,
Jane and Lydia. David M. Johnston was married, in 1840, to Elizabeth May,
who bore him eight children: W. D., Arthur (deceased), J. M., J. B., Martha
J., H. L., Annie M. and George W. (deceased). Our subject has the old
homestead farm, for which he is agent, his mother residing with him. The
farm is well improved and pleasantly situated, and Mr. Johnston is considered
one of the township's best citizens. He is a member of Geneva Lodge,
K. of H.
DAVID KEBORT, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born December 22, 1862,
in this township, and is a son of Jacob and Catharine (Hesherman) Kebort,
natives of this county. Jacob Kebort had nine children, of whom eight sur-
vive: George, William, Jacob, John, Michael, Caroline (Mrs. Sterrick), Eliza-
beth and David. Our subject lives at home in charge of the farm, where are
also his mother and brother in-law, Mr. Sterrick. The farm is very pleasantly
located. Jacob Kebort, the father of our subject, died in 1866. The family
are members of the Catholic Church.
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JOHN KREITER, farmer, P. O. Meadville, web born in Meadville, Janu-
ary 8, 1844, son of John and Elizabeth (Shaster) Kreiter, and grandson of
John Kreiter and Christopher Shuster. John Kreiter, Sr., had five children:
Mary (Mrs. Kepple), whose children are: Elizabeth, Daniel, Harriet, Walter
and Harry; Henry, who married Elizabeth Yokem, and whose children are
Mary, Emma, Laura, and John, our subject; Anna, who married Mr. Stine, and
their children are Artie, Frank, Harry and Hattie; and Elizabeth, now Mrs.
Stolze. Mr. Kreiter, Sr., came to this county in 1833-34, from Germany.
Our subject was married in September, 1872, to Emma, daughter of Jacob
Leferman, and they have a family of five children: Ella, Annie, Charles,
David and Elmer. Mr. Kreiter holds the office of School Director, and is one
of the prominent farmers of this county.
JOHN McFARLAND, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born May 29, 1828,
in Meadville, and is a son of John and Salome (Atkinson) McFarland. He
was married in 1851 to Eliza, daughter of Lewis Dunham, by whom he has
three children: Salome, ordinarily known as Kate, wife of Charles -E. Ide (they
have two children living: Henry M. and Helen M. ; those deceased are: Cath-
arine, Katie and Karl W.), Alfred King (married to Alice May Klengersmith,
of Conneautville,) and Maggie.
ALBERT MERRILL, gardener, P. O. Meadville, was born in Cortland-
ville, N. Y., February 2, 1830, and is a son of Rensselaer and Laura f Sweet)
Merrill, the former a native of New York and the latter of Massachusetts.
Rensselaer Merrill built and kept the Delevan House eighteen or twenty
years, and also kept a temperance house in Elmira, N. Y. He was the father
of three sons and one daughter. The sons are: Edgar C, Albert and (Jeorge
V. R., all living. Our subject has been thrice married, first in 1852, to Caro-
line R. Lutz, by whom he had one daughter — Olive H.,now Mrs. Seymour, of
Los Angeles, Cal., and who is the mother of three children. Our subject's
second marriage was in 1861, to Sarah E. McElroy, who died without issue.
In 1866 his third marriage took place, with Elizabeth Moyer, by whom he has
one daughtef — Ida May. Mr. Merrill came to this county in 1866, engaging
for several years in the ice trade, since which time he has been engaged in
the cultivation of small fruits and gardening. He is a member of the Baptist
Church and of the E. A. U. Politically he is a Republican.
GEORGE MERRITT, car repairer, P. O. Vallonia, was born March 20,
1840, in Yorkshire, England. He is the son of Isaac and Jane (Johnston)
Merritt. On coming to America he settled first for seven years near Toronto,
Canada, and in 1866 settled in Meadville, where he has ever since been
engaged at his trade. Our subject has been thrice married. By his first .vife
he had one child, Andrew Maxwell. His last marriage took place February
28, 1884, with Mattie J. McMullen, a widow with two children: Wilbur and
Clyde. She is a daughter of David and Mary (Hillman) Parks, natives of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Merritt is of a social disposition, and is esteemed as a
master mechanic. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.
DAVID NELSON, Jr., was born in Fairfield Township, this county,
November 21, 1809, his parents being Col. David Nelson and Jane (Milligan)
Nelson, daughter of John Milligan, Esq., of Westmoreland County, Penn.
The parents were married in the spring of 1797, in Cumberland County,
shortly afterward removing to this county, then considered the "far West, ''
removing their household goods on the back of a horse on account of there
being no thoroughfare but a tow-path, and where they endured manv priva-
tions. During the war of 1812 this hardy pioneer served a six months' cam-
paign under Gen. Harrison, ranking as Major, at Fort Meigs, and was honor-
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ablv discharged in the spring of 1813. Later he was commissioned a Colonel
by Gov. Snyder, and commanded a regiment in the Second Brigade, Sixteenth
Division, Pennsylvania Militia. He died June, 1848, aged seventy-five years.
His widow survived him twenty-one years, and died at the advanced age of
ninety-four years, having lived on the same farm seventy-two years. David
Nelson, Jr., the subject of this sketch, after having obtained as good an edu-
cation as the schools of that time afforded, engaged in teaching for several
terms, and afterward entered the store of Rustin Kennedy, located near
the aqueduct, a few miles below Meadville, in the capacity of clerk. He was
married in January, 1841, to Miss Anna Randolph, who died in June, 1860.
In the spring of 1862 he was united in marriage, for his second wife, with
Mrs. Cooper, who died March 9, 1877. October 23, 1878, he was again mar-
ried, on this occasion to Mrs. Jane C. McKellip, of Mansfield, Ohio, who
still survives him. His domestic relations are spoken of as being at all times
felicitous. In 1854 Mr. Nelson became a Commissioner of the county and
served a full term. It is said by those who had abundant opportunities to be
well informed, that "the Board of Commissioners during his term inaugurated
reforms in the finances of the county, to which much of its present pros-
perity is due, and those reforms were urged by and largely the result of Mr.
Nelson's close calculations and tine business capacity." Although Mr. Nel-
son suffered for years with a great physical afiliction which finally resulted in
a permanent curvature of the spine, he still continued to look after his busi-
ness interests personally, and at his demise left an estate estimated at between
140,000 and 150,000. He died at his home in Vernon Township on July 29,
1880, of Bright' s disease of the kidneys, aged seventy-one years.
MRS. JANE C. NELSON, P. O. Meadville, was born in Unity Township,
Westmoreland Co., Penn., December 18, 1814, daughter of Thomas and
Agnes (Nelson) Johnston, former of whom was a native of County Fermanagh,
Ireland. They were married and settled nine miles north of Greensburg,
Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1799. Our subject was twice married; on first
occasion to Hugh McKellip, of Blairsville, Indiana Co., Penn. In 1845
they moved to Mansfield. Ohio, where Mr. McKellip died in 1859. Mrs.
McKellip was married in 1878 to her cousin, David Nelson, who died July 29,
1880.
NIAL PEASE, farmei-, P. O. Meadville, a well known and influential
citizen of this county, was born July 26, 1798, son of Israel and Mary Pease,
natives of Hampshire County, Mass., where our subject was born and where
his parents lived and died. In 1828 our subject came to this county and
bought land of the Huidekopers, returning to his former home, and having
his land tilled until he returned and entered upon the work of overseeing and
farming it himself. He added farm to farm until he had between 400
and 500 acres adjoining the city, from which he has since sold a portion,
still occupying a part, from which he has a view of the city. His residence
here dates back to 1847. He was one of ten children, and he and a brother,
a hotel-keeper at Walnut Grove, Iowa, are the only survivors. Mr. Pease has
that keen intelligence that distinguishes the New England race.
JOSEPH SCOWDEN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this township
November 20, 1823, on the farm on which he resides. He is a son of William
and Mary (Patterson) Scowden, natives of Clinton County, Penn. William
Scowden came to this county when but nine years of age, settling in Green-
wood Township, and there spending the remainder of his days. Mary Patter-
son, his wife, was born in Pittsburgh, and came to this county in 1797 with
her parents. Our subject and his brother William, who resides in Meadville,
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are the only survivors of a family of eight children, who all grew to maturity.
Our subject was married in September, 1851, to Mary A., daughter of Reuben
Brown, and they had seven children, of whom six survive, viz.: Edward A.,
Fred B., Joseph, James, George S. and Florence E. Edward A. married
Annie Weller, and they have one sou — Clyde. Mr. Scowden was School Direct-
or two years in the township and twelve years in the city, and for nine years
County Commissioner, when he again removed to the township, where he has
a finely cultivated farm with a thriving lot of small fruit, peaches and other
fruit trees. Mr. Scowden is a worthy representative of the farming interest,
and is a lover of literature, considering good and useful books among the
most essential furnishings of a well-conducted home.
HENRY SHAFER, hotel-keeper, P. O. Meadville, was born May 27, 1833,
near Meadville, and is a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Nearmon) Shafer, who
were born in the Old World. Philip Shafer came to America in 1828, settling
in Union Township, engaging in agricultural pursuits, and rearing a family
of six sons: Henry (our subject), Thomas (married Miss Martin), Philip (mar-
ried Miss Brooks), George (married Miss Quigley), John (married Miss Berry)
and David. All of these brothers are yet living and heads of families. Our
subject, the eldest, married Emeline, daughter of Jacob F. Brown, by whom
he has seven children: Elizabeth, Bertha, Jessie, Gertie, Grace, Blanche and
Irene. Mrs. Shafer is one of a family of seven, her twin sister Caroline
being now Mrs. Harmon, of Corry. Mr. Shafer was reared iii Union Town-
ship, and received his education in the county. He has held several town-
ship oflSces, and has been County Commissioner for three years. After dis-
posing of his farm in 1870, for the following nine years he took charge of the
Crawford House, after which he took the hotel near the entrance of the fair
grounds on a ten years' lease. He is now Secretary of the Horse Fair Associ-
ation. He is a very pleasant gentleman, distinguished for his prompt
business habits.
JOHN E. SHARTEL, farmer, P. O. Watson Run, was born February 7,
1843, in this township, and is a son of John and Jane (Elder) Shartel, the for-
mer of whom was born August 30, 1800, and settled in this township in 1829,
residing here until his death; his widow still surviving at the age of eighty-
one, and able to read without spectacles. She was born in Huntingdon County,
Penn., and is a daughter of David and Jane Elder. There were seven in our
subject's father's family, of whom he and his brother David are the sole survivors.
The latter resides in Chautauqua County, Kan., and has been Superintendent
of Schools of that county. His wife's name was Mary Jane Wiley. Our sub-
ject was married June 2, 1872, to Jennie, daughter of Hugh McDill, who was
the third child of six in the family. Two children have blessed this union:
May B. and John F. Mr. Shartel has been Postmaster at Watson Run since
1880. He is one of the leading citizens of the township.
GEORGE H. B. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Vernon
Township, August 7, 1850, son of John B. and Barbara (Hollar) Smith, his
maternal grandparents being Conrad and Catharine Hollar. John B. Smith
was a tailor by trade, but after coming from his native country, Germany, in
1839, and settling in this township he followed that occupation but little,
taking up the same farm on which our subject yet lives, and there remaining
until his decease, October 18, 1867. Of his nine children, six survive: Cath-
arine (Mrs. Froby), Elizabeth (Mrs. Charles Lang), Barbara (Mrs. C. J. Smith),
Anna (Mrs. Benson), Wilbelmina (Mrs. Binder), and our subject, who is the
third child in the family. Our subject married Anne, daughter of James Ben-
nehoflf. By this union there are four children: EmmaB., Hattie, Lina B. and
Gerty.
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CHARLES STRACHAN, Sr., machinist, P. O. Vallonia, was born Novem-
ber 21, 1821, in Northamptonshire, England, and is a son of Charles and Eliza
(Franks) Strachan, who both died in England, never having emigrated. They
had two children, of whom our subject is the only surviving one. He came to
America in 1854, remaining in Rochester ten years, and then settled in Mead-
ville. He thoroughly learned his trade as a machinist in Scotland. He was
married in 1841 to Ann Couts, a native of Scotland, who has borne him two
children: Charles, Jr., and Andrew, who are both machinists. They are at
work at the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad; are both members of
the K. of P. Andrew is a F. & A. M. , and a member of the E. A. U. They
are both stirring, active young men. Charles married Edith Walker, and they
have live children: Charles, Eliza E., Annie, Jennie and Jessie. Andrew
married Margery M. Maxwell, and they have three children: Annie. B., Andrew
and Minerva.
JAMES STURROCK, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in 1810 in Scot-
land, and is a son of John and Isabella (Kergle) Sturrock. After a tedious
vo3-age of tifty-two days our subject landed, in 1844, in the New World, set-
tling in this township, where he has ever since remained. He married, in
1845, Ann, daughter of John Hay, by whom he had ten children, six surviv-
ing: James, Adam, John, William, Robert and Isaac; the latter being at
home; James and John at Helena, Ark.; William an invalid, and Adam, who
married Annie, daughter of Alexander and Isabella (Reid) Smith, natives of
Scotland. Mrs. Adam Sturrock was an only child, and her union has been
blessed with two children: Elizabeth and David. Mr. Smith, her father, was
originally a shoe-maker, but followed farming after he purchased the interests
of the Hay heirs. The wife of our subject was one of five children in the
family of her father, John Hay, of whom the only survivors are Mrs. Kidd and
herself.
WALTER D. TRACE, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in this township,
September 12, 1813, son of John and Mary (Miller) Trace, who settled in
Vernon Township in 1802, and endured all the privations that fell to the lot
of the pioneers of those days, raising a family of fourteen children, of whom
besides our subject four survive: John, Jacob, Amos, Lydla (Mrs. J. Nichol-
son, of Clay County, Iowa). Our subject was married, January 7, 1841, to
Harriet V., youngest child of J. Lindsey, who was born in Pennsylvania, and
his wife in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Trace were blessed with nine children,
viz.: Lucy (Mrs. Stray er, and has three children: Hattie L., Erwin and
DeEtta M.), Adeline L. (Mrs. Lancelot Johnston, has one child — Harry W.),
Henry W., Urilla J., Jesse L. (married Sara Flaugh, and has one child —
Florence M. ), John L. (deceased). Homer D. , Allen O. and Bui'ton E. Our
subject is one of a large family of children, whose parents labored loug and
hard to leave to them a goodly inheritance, and now in his turn is ready
to lay down the things of earth for the good of his children. He has been
one of the leading farmers of his township, and has given his family all the
advantages of a good education. His sons now have charge of the farm, and
are enterprising young men, raising a good class of stock and farming on
modern principles. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL TRACE, car builder and carpenter, P. O. Vallonia, was born
April 12, 1814, in this township, and is son of George and Dorothy (Sherria)
Trace, who were born near Philadelphia, Penn., and settled in Vernon Town-
ship in 1797, being among the first settlers. They had sixteen children, of
whom seven survive: Jacob, George, Michael, Daniel, Rachel (Mrs. Cole),
Sophia (Mrs. Bailey), and Samuel. Our subject was married, June 3, 1847, to
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Mary Ann Peelman, who was born December 8, 1822, and has borne him
eleven children, all of whom are living except Margaret: Emma E. (Mrs. A.
T. Terry), Margaret (Mrs. Swartout, deceased), George H. (married Florence
Shorts), Edward E. (married Adelia Chapin), Rachel M. (Mrs. Chester Terry),
Martha B., Cordell, "William and Hattie, Francis L. ,(now in Dakota) and
Samuel F. Our subject has been Councilman, Street Commissioner and
Treasurer of Vallonia, and is the twenty-seventh member of the A. O. U. W.
He helped to build the first canal boat that floated on the branch canal of
Erie; also, in connection with Mr. Potter, the first boat that went to what is
now La Salle, 111; also helped to build the deep cut in Warren, Ohio, and was
one of the leading carpenters of his day. In connection also with Mr. Potter,
he took three frame buildings on those canal boats to what was then called
Peru, La Salle Co., 111., in 1836, and put them up, they being the third, fourth
and fifth erected in the place. He is now a resident of Vali6nia. *
ABRAHAM L. TRITT, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born January 1,
1821, in Cumberland County, Penn. , and is a son of George and Susan (Line)
Tritt, who emigrated from Cumberland County in 1823 to near Akron, Ohio;
thence in 1829 to this township, there raising his three children, Sally A.,
William G. and Abraham L. Our subject was married June 16, 1853, to
Sarah, daughter of William and Mary Compton, who died June 18, 1855,
leaving one daughter — Anna M. — now the wife of John Wilkinson, formerly a
merchant, but who now resides on the farm with our subject, who has never
remarried. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson have had five children, of whom two
survive, viz. : John W. and Sarah C. ; the deceased are: Arthur, Mary E., and
Thomas L. Our subject occupies that portion of the farm purchased of the
Holland Company, and which is ranked among the best lands of the township,
and is furnished with the best improvements. He is a member of the Second
Presbyterian Church; in politics is a Republican.
WILLIAM G. TRITT, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born December 18,
1826, in Summit County, Ohio, and is a son of George and Susanna (Line) Tritt,
who were born in the same year, 1791, in Cumberland County, Penn. ; were mar-
ried in 1814; in 1823 settled in Stark (now Sa.nmit) County, Ohio, nine miles
south of Akron. In 1829 they removed to this township, settling on Section
58. Oar subject's mother died June 9, 1876, and his father followed October
4, 1882. The children were Abraham L. (a widower), Sally A. (Mrs. Hugh
Wilson, a resident of this township) and WilLam G. Oar subject was mar-
ried November 24, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of William Denny, by whom
he has two daughters : Amelia and Sarah F. Mr. Tritt is a prominent farmer,
and has one of the finest locations in the townshi^j, the view from his elegant
and spacious residence being unsurpassed. Although no oflice seeker, he has
held various positions of trust, among which are those of School Director and
Auditor. He belongs to the Methodist denomination.
HENRY VAN RIPER, Jr., coppersmith, P. O. Vallonia, was born May 15,
1840, in Paterson, N. J., and is a son of Henry and Hannah (Garabrunt)
Van Riper, natives of New Jersey, and three of their family now survive:
Preston, who married Josephine Parks; Aaron, who married Mary Clingen-
smith, but who bore the name of Hazen from that of the family by whom she
was reared, and Henry. Our subject was educated at Paterson; in September,
1861, he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer
Infantry, under Capt. McKernan, serving three years in the Array of the
Potomac; was wounded at Gettysburg, and was discharged in September, 1864.
He was married in 1863 to Annie Walsh, a native of Ireland; they have seven
children: Hannah, Henry, William, David, Jennie, Annie B. (Mrs. Curtis),
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and Gertie. They lost two children, Lillie and an infant. Our subject
learned coppersmithing in Paterson, N. J., and has been employed since 1869
in the copper and tin shops of Meadville. He is a member of the K. of P.
and A. O. U. W. Is politically a Republican.
JOSEPH P. WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Watson Run, was born Septem-
ber 19, 1832, on the farm on which his parents lived and died. He is the son
of John D. and Nancy (Gibson) Williams, the former born in what was then
Lycoming County, Penn., the latter in Ireland. Our subject's father came
with his parents to this township in 1796, having been born February 16,
1787, and married in 1818 or ]8l9. His family consisted of five sons and six
daughters: Robert W. (deceased), Jane D. (Mrs. Cyrus Skiff, died, leaving one
daughter — Almira — now Mrs. B. Van Home), Andrew J. (deceased, left four
children), Josiah G. (deceased), Sarah A. (deceased), Eliza H. (Mrs. J. Work),
Joseph P., Mary M. (Mrs. J. Beaty, has four children ), Lamanda G. (deceased),
John H. (married Elizabeth Whitesides, and has one child), and Nancy M. A.
Our subject was the seventh child of his father's family, and was married Feb-
ruary 12, 1857, to Sara E., daughter of Amasa Wheeler, she being the third
child in her father's family. This union has been blessed with two sons;
Mark W. and Claude W. Mr. Williams has been School Director, Township
Auditor, and is at present one of the Jury Commissioners. Politically he is a
Democrat. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. His grandfather,
Andrew yVilliams, was born in 1752. .
HUGH WILSON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born March 1, 1819, in
Bucks County, Penn., and is a son of Francis and May (Gibson) Wilson, who
came to Mead Township, where they spent the remainder of their days. They
were the parents of eight children, five of whom survive: Elliott, Ely, Amanda
(Mrs. L. Merrill), Harriet (wife of Thomas Wright, a graduate of Allegheny
College, residing in Iowa) and Hugh. Our subject was married in 1847 to
Sally A., daughter of George and Susanna Tritt, by whom he has one child —
George T. — who married Lizzie Edeburn, they have two children: Wallace A.
and Grace E. George T. Wilson and family reside in Meadville. Our subject
has resided in Vernon Township since 1837, and is looked upon as one of the
most prominent residents. He and his family belong to the Second Presby-
terian Church.
DAVID A. WISHART, railroad conductor, P. O. Meadville, was born
April 26, 1852, in Mercer County, Penn., and is a son of David and Maria
(Hewett) Wishart, the former a native of Bedford County, Penn. , the latter of
New York State, and of Scottish and German ancestry respectively. Our sub-
ject's paternal grandfather came to America in 1798; settled east of the mount-
ains; had eleven children, of whom four still survive: David (our subject's
father), Jane and Sara (both married) and Samuel. David Wishart, Sr., had
the following children: James, David A., Henry L., Frank, William, Annie.
Our subject was married July 21, 1875, to Agnes, daughter of Adam Arthur,
by whom he has three children: David H. , Lula L. and Essie E. Mr. Wish-
art is an energetic and reliable conductor on the Meadville Branch Railway,
and has been nine years in the railway service.
JOHN ZIMMERMAN, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born May 14, 1816,
in Germany, son of Frederick and Margaret Zimmerman, who had a family of
three children: Michael (deceased), John and Elizabeth (Mrs. Rice, of Mead-
ville). When Frederick Zimmerman landed in New York City in 1834, it
being the 4tb of July, he thought there was a riot in the city until he learned
the cause of the demonstration. Our subject married, August 4, 1840, Leana
Hashelman, by whom he has had eleven children, ten surviving: Philip, Fred-
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erick, John, Elizabeth, Margaret (now Mrs. Beiter), Hattie (now Mrs. Case),
George, Catharine, Adam (deceased), Frank and Lewis. Philip married Lucy
Faibre; Frederick married Eva Ellis; Elizabeth now Mrs. Tyler. Our subject
devotes himself to whatever will benefit his family. He has a beautiful estate,
gained piece by piece, located in the table-lands, and everything shows order
and neatness.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP.
JOHN ALLEN (deceased) was born in 1815, in Lancaster County, Penn.
He was a farmer by occupation. He was married to Miss Mary Martin, a native
of this county, by whom he had eight children: Robert, Sarah, Martin, Henriette
Josephine, John, Thomas and Ida. During the late rebellion Robert and
Martin were in the army, the latter dying in the hospital at Washington.
Thomas, who is a farmer, was born April 11, 1854, and is living at home
with his mother. Our subject was a consifltent member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church for several years previous to his death, which occurred July 26,
1881.
JOHN FERRY, farmer, P. O. Wilson's Mills, was born in Wayne Town-
ship, this county, March 25, 1838, and is the second son of Edward and Jane
(Hendershot) Ferry, of Wayne Township, this county. He was reared on a
farm, obtained a common school education, and entered upon his career in
life as a farmer, which occupation he has always followed, with the exception
of two years spent in the oil regions, where he worked on the first well sunk.
He was married July 5, 1864, to Mary Lepley, a native of this county, who
has borne him' three children: Helen, Annie and Nancy. Mr. Ferry, about
1868, purchased his present farm, which consists of eighty acres. He is an
active member of the Grange, at Cochranton. Politically he is identified
with the Democratic party.
CHARLES A. LANG, farmer, P. O. Cochranton, was born in Wurtem-
berg, Germany, April 25, 1844, and is a son of Gotlieb and Annie (Fell) Lang,
natives of .Germany and who have seven children living. Our subject received
a limited education in the common schools of his native land and Clarion
County, Penn., whither he had come with his parents in 1854. In early life
he was employed in milling and learning the cooper's trade, which occupation
he followed for five years. He eventually turned his attention to agricultural
pursuits, purchased his present place in 1871, and in connection with farming
operates a steam threshing machine. During the late war he enlisted in
Company I, One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and
served his country three years and seven months. He participated in twenty-
two general engagements, receiving two wounds, one at the battle of Gettys-
burg and the other at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., where he was made prisoner and
confined in Andersonville, Charleston, Florence and Libby prisons consecu-
tively. He was paroled from Libby prison after a confinement of seven
months and four days' duration. Mr. Lang was married September 6, 1868,
to Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Vernon Township, this county, born November
19, 1847, by whom he has five children: Annie, Adelaide, Sarah, William and
Nettie. Our subject is an energetic, enterprising man, well worthy of the
high esteem in which he is held. He has served his township as Supervisor
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one term, is Commander of the Silas W. Smith Post, 411, G. A. E., at Coch-
ranton, and is a strong advocate of the principles of the Republican party.
GEORGE W. LONG, farmer and surveyor, P. 0. Wilson's Mills, was born
in Centre County, Penn., February 27, 1818, and is a son of James and Mary
A. (Seller) Long. His grandfather, James Long, came from Susquehanna to
Woodcock Township, this county, in 1794, and here spent the remainder of
his days. His maternal grandfather, Joseph Seller, a native of Germany,
came to America in 1774, and was one of the first settlers in Centre County,
Penn., where he lived and died. He was a soldier during the whole of the
Revolutionary war. James Long, Jr., our subject's father, left W^oodcock
Township, this county, in 1809, locating in Centre County, Penn., where he
remained till 1832; then resided in Mercer County, Penn., until the spring of
1834, when he went to Fairfield Township, this county, residing there nearly
a year. After this he settled in Wayne Township, this county, in 1886,
locating on the farm now occupied by the heirs of Benjamin Beers, which he
cleared and improved, and on which he resided till his death, June 9, 1849, in
his seventy-first year. He had four children: George W., Benjamin S., John
G. and Joseph I. The subject of this sketch has resided most of the time in
Wayne Township since 1834, and since 1845 has followed the occupation of a
surveyor. His first marriage was with Nancy A., daughter of Edward Ferry,
who settled in this township in 1806. By this union there were seven chil-
dren, of whom two— James and George W.— are now living. His present
wife is Nancy A., daughter of David Holton, an early settler of this township,
by whom be had eight children, six now living: Frank, Andrew, Emma,
Martha, Etta and Rosa. Mr. Long has resided on his present farm since
1880. He has served his township one term as Justice of the Peace and is
the Postmaster at Wilson's Mills. In politics he is a Democrat
ISAAC MONDERATJ, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. 0. Sugar Lake,
was born in Mead Township, this county, April 9, 1855, son of John and
Susan (Sieurin) Monderau, natives of France, the former of whom came to
America in 1847, the latter two years later. They are now residing in Wayne
Township, this county, and are the parents of seven children, of whom Isaac
is the youngest. After attending Allegheny College seven terms and receiv-
ing a diploma at the commercial college, Meadville, Penn., our subject began
the battle of life as a school teacher, following this occupation, in connection
with farming, several years. He came to his present farm in 1882. Was
united in marriage March 16, same year, with Miss Nancy McDill, born
August 28, 1861, daughter of James McDill, and by this union has been born
one child— Harvy James. Mr. Monderau is an energetic, enterprising young
man, and though not a member of any church, takes quite a prominent part
in soliciting and collecting subscriptions for the advancement of religious
enterprises. For a few years he has been more or less extensively engaged in
the fire insurance business. He is now serving his second term as Justice of
the Peace, being elected in 1877. Is the present Democratic nominee for
Register and Recorder, his education well fitting him for any office he may
be called upon to fill. He is an A. F. & A. M. and a member of the K. P.
Was formerly a Granger.
JOHN F. NELSON, farmer, P. 0. Cochranton, was born in Mercer Coun-
ty, Penn., January 24, 1831, son of Samuel and Sarah Nelson, and came to this
county when seven years of age. He was reared by his uncle, James Cochran,
on the farm where he now lives, and was educated in the same neighborhood.
On October 4, 1855, he was married to Miss Sarah P., daughter of Rev. Sam-
uel F.Smith, who was born July 2, 1799, on the Atlantic Ocean, as his parents were
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coming from Ireland to America (he was the first minister of the Associate
Reformed, now the United Presbyterian, Church), and Mary Smith. Mrs.
Nelson was born November 19, 1833, and has been the mother of ten chil-
dren: Marion, Samuel S., Cordelia, Jennie B., Silas W., Mary S., James H.,
William S., John P. and Sarah M. Marion is married to Samuel T. Hart,
and Cordelia to William C. Bell. The daughters are all members of the Pres-
byterian Church, except Cordelia, who belongs to the United Presbyterian
Church, the choice of her husband. Both Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are members
of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Nelson is a Republican. He has a well-im-
proved farm of 260 acres, which is a part of the farm bought by James Coch-
ran at an early day.
WEST FALLOWFIELD.
W. S. ANDREWS, farmer, P. 0. Adamsville, was born in July, 1816, in this
county, and is a son of Joseph and Esther (Snodgrass) Andrews. Joseph Andrews
came from the north of Ireland, and settled inEastFallowfield in 1802; had nine
children, of whom two are yet living: John, a resident of Wisconsin, and W.
S. Our subject was married in 1837, to Jane H. , daughter of Hugh B. Andrews,
who held the office of Justice of the Peace, under the appointment law, for
many years, and which was then the law of the land. His wife was a cousin.
Our subject had a family of eight children; the living are: Mary, Margaret,
Jane, Esther and James. Mr. Andrews occupies a part of 400 acres of land,
which was his father's or wife's father's, near Adamsville. He is of a quiet
disposition, and is now retired in good circumstances, having resided here
sixty-eight years, and having been one of the leading farmers of the township.
His father-in-law was for many years Assessor, and used to make his own
returns to Harrisburg on foot, bringing back such things as his friends
required. Mr. Andrews has taken a deep interest in education, and has served
as School Director.
REV. H. H. HERVEY, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at
Hartstown, was born in County Down, Ireland, October 10, 1826, and is a son
of James and Mary (Ford) Hervey. His father came to this State in 1846,
settling in Tarentum, Allegheny County, where he remained till his death.
He had a family of seven sons and one daughter, four now living: Robert,
deceased; William, deceased; John; Mary, deceased; James; H. H. ; Ford,
deceased, and David. John maiTied Agnes Shaw; James married Miss Mc-
Math, and David is a widower. Our subject was married October 11, 1853,
to Jane M., daughter of Charles Porter, of Huntingdon County, Penn., who
was the third child in a family of six children. The result of this union was
nine children, of whom two survive: Mary, wife of Dr. Walker, of Linesville,
and Jennie, at home, who is a cultured young lady with a natural aptitude for
art. The deceased are: Charles P., Frederick W., Annie (twin with Jennie),
Emma and Helen. Mr. Hervey received his early education in Ireland, and in
1846 entered the Western University at Pittsburgh, whence he graduated in
1848. He afterward entered the Associate Reformed Theological Seminary,
graduating thence in 1852, and after having traveled a year in the interest of
the church came to Crawford County, and here settled. Soon after he mar-
ried. He was ordained by the Presbytery of the Lakes, of Associate Reformed
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Church, and has since remained as pastor of the same charge — at first of three
churches, and now by the union of two of these, over two churches. Mr.
Hervey is a man of ability, and well respected in the community.
SAMUEL E. HUNTER, hotel-keeper and farmer, Hartstown, was born Feb-
ruary 12, 1833, in Saegertown, in this county, and is a son of David and Mary
E. (Carr) Hunter, natives of Butler County, Penn. David Hunter came to
this county at an early day and raised a family of five sons and three
daughters — Mary, W. G., Robert, Griffith, Samuel E., John, Eliza (de-
ceased), Nancy (died in infancy). Mary is widow of Mr. Davison killed in the
war; Wilson G. married Ellen Emons; Robert married Sarah McGill;
Griffith married Lucinda Hicker; John married Lovina Brookhouser; Eliza
died October 5, 1865. Samuel E. Hunter was married January 5, 1854, to
Mary, daughter of John Clark, who had four children: William, Samuel, J.
P. S., and Mary, wife of our subject. Mr. Clark was twice married; lost his
first wife in February, 1842; was then married to a Miss Allison, by whom he
had one daughter — Belle. He died in Corry in 1878. Mrs. Hunter was his
eldest child. Our subject had seven children: Sarah E., Henry E., Edgar E.,
Annie D., Bertha D., Merty, and an infant son, a twin of Merty, deceased.
Mr. Hunter has been Burgess and Street Commissioner of Hartstown. His
wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hunter has kept;, hotel for
fifteen years, and is one of the oldest citizens.
S. K. MILLER, Postmaster, Hartstown. was born in Adams County, Penn.,
May 14, 1822, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Shriver) Miller, natives of
this State. His father was a blacksmith, and removed from this State to Ohio
in 1828, settling near Petersburg, Ohio, and his family consisted of eleven
children, of whom six survive, four now in Crawford County. These four are
Jesse, Hiram P. , Elizabeth (now Mrs. Mayo, near Atlantic), and S. K. Our
subject now lives in this township, and was married January 29, 1857, to Silence,
daughter of John Ellis. They have two children: Myron M., and Milo H.
Mrs. Miller was the third in her father's family of ten children. Mr. Miller
enlisted September 2, 1864, in the Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, and served during the balance of the war; he was appointed
Postmaster August 6, 1878, and still holds the office, and makes an excellent
official. Politically he is a Republican.
JOSEPH PATTON, retired, Hartstown, was born in Fayette County,
Penn., September 29, 1805, and is a son of David and Mary (Free) Patton.
His father died in 1810, when Joseph was but five years old. The family con-
sisted of a younger brother and himself. His mother came to this county in
1827, settling in North Shenango, although Joseph was in South Shenango
most of the time. He lived in his native county till he was twenty-one years
of age, and there learned cabinet making and carpentering, and also worked
at the undertaking business. He purchased a farm in this township which he
improved in connection with working at his trade. In 1847 he was elected
County Commissioner, serving three years. In 1849 he was elected to the
Legislature, serving one year, and in 1870 was again elected County Commis-
eioner. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace in this vicinity, serving
fifteen years. He was also one 'of the most efficient School Directors in his
township. During most of the time he held these offices he was working at
his trade, building many houses in Hartstovni, when that village commenced,
and in the country; having exchanged his farm for a farm near Hartstqwn,
where he now residea For many years he has been a leading citizen;
since 1867 he has suffered from the effects of a severe cut from a circular saw,
which nearly severed his right arm. He has since turned his attention to
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public affairs, and has done much service. He was married, March 15, 1832,
to Phoebe, daughter of Petterson Espy, the eldest of a large family, who
resided near Espyville. They have been blessed with four sons 'and four
daughters: Mary, David, Thomas, Mercy A., Joseph F., George, Maria J. and
Phoebe E., all living. Mary married J. M. Baird, near Hartstown; David
married Mary Allen, and lives in Fort Collins, Col., where he is a County Com-
missioner;" Thomas, a farmer, married Elizabeth McMaster; Mercy married J.
Eindley, and is now a widow in Greenville with two children; George, a mer-
chant and harness-maker, married Mary Bean and lives in Madison County,
Iowa; Maria married Rev. J. W. Nevin, of Fayette Coiinty; Phoebe E. is the
wife of W. F. Tunison, a grocer in Greenvilla All the family are married
and doing well, while the parents are retired citizens of Hartstown, wealthy
and respected. Mr. Espy, father of Mrs. Patton, was an early pioneer, and
her brother yet lives on the home farm. Mr. Patton and family are members
of the United Presbyterian Church. Politically, he is a Democrat.
R. A. SNODGRASS, physician and surgeon, Hartstown, was born in South
Shenango Township, March 20, 1843, and is a son of James M. and Mary A.
(Gamble) Snodgrass. His father was a native of this county, and his family
contained four sons and two daughters: Elizabeth P. (now Mrs. J. McFeeters),
R. A. (our subject), Rev. William J. (pastor of the United Presbyterian
Church at West Middlesex, Penn., married Mattie Herrick),'Emeline (now
Mrs. Robert Royer), Henry H. (married Selina Edibenru), Dr. David J. (mar-
ried Lida Temple and resides at West Middlesex, Penn. ) Our subject was
married, September 5, 1867, to Sennie, daughter of Charles Root, now of
Nebraska, and who is the father of six children, of whom Mrs. Snodgrass is
the youngest. The result of this union has been three children, of whom one
— Emma — survives. The Doctor received his early education in the schools of
his native township; attended the Jamestown Academy, and commenced the
study of materia medica in 1864 at Buffalo Medical College, and graduated
February 22, 1870. He practiced for four years with Dr. W. J. Gamble, of
Mosiertown, and in 1874 he came to Hartstown, where he has been engaged
in the practice of his profession ever since. He has been School Director for
seven years, and is now Burgess of the village. In political views he is a
Republican, and is a much esteemed member of the commimity.
WEST SHENANGO.
VALENTINE HITCHCOCK, farmer, P. 0. Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn.,
was born in Steuben County, N. Y., April 12, 1835, and is a son of Oliver
Hitchcock, who came to this county in 1831, settling in what is now West
Shenango, and there remained until his death in 1878. His widow still lives
in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Their family consisted of ten children, seven
surviving: Sidney, in Iowa, Mary A., Viola, Phoebe, Abigail, Jane and Valen-
tine. The deceased are Cornelia, Emma and Elsa. Our subject was married,
November 10, 1865, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John Graham, and who was
the third of four daughters in the family. The result of this union is five chil-
dren: Harry, Clarence, Lewis, Wallace G. and Walter (twins). Mr. Hitch-
cock has served as Justice of the Peace of the township for eight years, and has
held the position of School Director for many years. In politics he is a
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Bepublican, and is a leading man on that side, in his township. He is
located on a pleasantly situated and well- improved farm two miles from James-
town. He enlisted October, 1861, and served until August 12, 1863. He was
promoted to Second Lieutenant for gallant service.
F. Y. EOYAL, farmer, P. O. Turnersville, was born February 10, 1822, in
this township, and is a son of Peter and Mary (Yokes) Royal. His father came
to this county in 1798, with his parents, who settled in Wesfr Shenango.
Peter Royal was from New Jersey; his wife was from Virginia. Our subject
remembers when the county was very new, and has heard much from his
grandparents of the privations of the early days. His advantages were few,
compared to those of the present, yet he seems to have enjoyed life fully as
well as those who live amid all modern improvements. His grandparents came
into the woods, and began as pioneers that struggle with nature, and whose victor-
ies are represented in the beautifully developed farms now enjoyed by their
descendants. Peter Royal was the father of eight children who grew to matur-
ity, and but two of whom now survive: Mrs. Saville Cole, and F. Y. Our sub-
ject was first married to Miss Rebecca Betts, by whom he had one child— Mel-
vina — now Mrs. De Voss. By his second wife, Emily C. Pratt, he has one child
— Mary C. — now Mrs. Norton. Mr. Royal occupies a part of 100 acres which
were owned by his father; is one of the leading farmers of the township, and
has been ten years Justice of the Peace; is also School Director. He and
his family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JOHNW. SNODGRASS, farmer, P. O. Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn.,
was born in South Shenango, now West Shenango, Township, February 15,
1839, and is a son of John and Mary (Rankin) Snodgrass. The father came
from Ireland in 1800, stopping for a few months in Virginia before coming to
this county; the mother was born in this country; they passed the remainder
of their days in Crawford County, the former dying in 1865 and the lat-
ter following soon after. John Snodgrass was a member of the Seceder
Church, and, after the union, of the United Presbyterian Church, of
North Shenango. His children were twelve in number, as follows: Rebecca
(Mrs. Birchfield), deceased; Jane (Mrs. Cole), deceased; Mary Ann (Mrs.
Smith), deceased; Eliza, unmarried; Adeline, unmarried; Benjamin, unmarried;
Martha (Mrs. De Camp); Matthew R., married, December 29, 1860, Orpha,
daughter of William Gregory; Emeline, widow of Mr. Fenton; Eleanor (Mrs.
John Ross) ; John W. ; and Ebenezer, youngest, deceased. Our subject was married
November 5, 1874, to Sarah C, daughter of John Ross, of Mercer County,
Penn. They have had four children, two deceased: Eddie, born October 19,
1875, and died December 4, 1878, and Minnie M., born January 1, 1883.
The living children are John Elmer, bom February 13, 1878; Orr Carle,
born June 10, 1880. Mrs. Snodgrass was one of three children in her fath-
er's family, and the youngest of those living. Mr. Snodgrass has a finely
located farm of 109 acres near Jamestown, and has been Auditor, Supervisor,
Collector, and held other township oflSces. He is a member of the United Pres-
byterian Church. The father served in the war of 1812, and our subject
served in the war of 1861 and 1865; one year and a half in the cavalry serv-
ice; sworn in February 16, 1864, mustered out July 22, 1865, at Cloud's Mills,
Va.
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WOODCOCK TOWNSHIP.
WILLIAM A. BALLIET, farmer, P. O. Long's Stand, was born in Wood-
cock Township, this county, November '25, 1829, son of Joseph and Mary
(Swartz) Balliet, who came from Lehigh County and settled here about 1825,
the former of whom was a son of Daniel Balliet, and of French descent, the
latter a daughter of Daniel Swartz, formerly of Lehigh County, Penn., and
an early settler of Woodcock Township, this county, locating here about 1825.
Joseph Balliet had four children: William A.; Lavina, wife of Augustas
Sweeney, of Vernon Township, this county; Angeline, wife of David McFad-
den, of Meadville, and Matilda, wife of John S. Bell. Our subject was mar-
ried, February 3, 1878, to Hattie A., daughter of Edmund and Fhilena
(Baldwin) Smith, formerly of New York, of Summerhill Township, this
county, by whom he had two children: Joseph E. and Charles W. Mr. Bal-
liet's wife died November 9, 1882. He has always lived in t\iia township, and
now owns the homestead first settled by his father, who died in 1869, at the
age of sixty-six. His mother is still living.
SAMUEL J. BECK, farmer, Saegertown, was born in Lower Nazareth
Township, Northampton County, Penn., June 2, 1837, son of George H. and
Elizabeth (Johnson) Beck, both of German descent; the latter a daughter
of Jacob Johnson, and a native of Northampton County, Penn. Oui- subject
resided in Lehigh County, Penn., nine years previous to his coming to Saeger-
town. He was married, October 21, 1862, to Abbie, daughter of Nicholas and
Rebecca (Biery) Snyder, of this place. The former was a native of Carbon
County, Penn., and a son of Nicholas Snyder, an early settler of that county;
the latter was a daughter of Frederick Biery, an early settler of Lehigh
County, Penn. The Snyders were of German descent, and settled in Wood-
cock Township, this county, about11830. They were parents of three children,
two now living: Mary A., wife of Charles Saeger, and Abbie. Our subject
settled in Saegertown in 1863, on the Snyder homestead, comprising eighty-
six acres, most of which is under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Beck has
held nearly every oflSce in the gift of the borough. In politics he is a Demo-
crat. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
JOHN S. BELL, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Long's Stand, was born
in County Antrim, Ireland, December 4, 1826; son of Francis and Mary (Sloan)
Bell. The former was a son of David and Margaret (Agnew) Bell, the lat-
ter was a daughter of John and Polly (McCullough) Sloan. They had three
children: David, killed at Pittsburg Landing during the war of the Rebell-
ion (his body was taken to Illinois, and buried near Mt. Morris); John S., and
Margaret, wife of Johij G. Wilson, of Woodcock Township, this county. Our
subject rpceived a limited education in Ireland, where he remained until he
was thirteen. His father died when he was a small boy, and his mother after-
ward married Patrick Blair, and immigrated to America in 1835, settling in
Woodcock Township, this county, on the farm now owned by George Mcintosh ;
in 1840 Mrs. Blair went to Ireland for her three children, whom she brought
back with her. Both she and her husband died on the farm they settled on
here. After coming to this county, our subject worked on the farm until 1850,
when he went to California, where he engaged in mining and general merchau-
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dise business for seven years. He then returned to this county, where he has
since resided, buying his present farm in "Woodcock Township in 1859. His farm
comprises 147 acres, all under a high state of cultivation. Besides farming
Mr. Bell is a breeder and dealer in thoroughbred short horn and Durham
cattle, getting the original stock from Kentucky. His herd now comprises
fourteen head, of which he has the pedigree, and most of which is registered
in the "American Herd Book." He was married May 15, 1873, to Matilda,
daughter of Joseph and Polly (Swartz) Balliet, of Woodcock Township, this
county. He has filled nearly all of the township offices. In politics is a Dem-
ocrat.
WORTHY B. BIECHARD, farmer, P. O. Saeger8town,was born in what is
now Cambridge Township, this county, September 24, 1826; son of Worthy
and Lucy (Pickett) Birchard. His paternal grandparents, James and Lucy
(Gillett) Birchard, came from Berkshire County, Mass., to this county in 1813,
locating in Cambridge Township, where he, with the assistance of his sons,
cleared and improved the farm now owned by D. D. Birchard. He was a son
of James and Lydia (King) Birchard. The Birchards are descended from
John Birchard, a native of the County of Kent, England, who settled in 1635
in Norwich, Conn. The wife of James Birchard (our subject's grandfather),
was Lucy, daughter of Deacon Isaac and Honora (Stevens) Gillett, of South-
wick, Mass., formerly of Granby, Conn. James Birchard died August 1, 1852,
in his eighty-sixth year; his wife had preceded him August 25, 1847, in her
eighty-second year. They were the parents of ten children : James K.
(deceased), Virgil (deceased), Lucy (deceased), Honora S. (deceased), Worthy,
Lydia O. (deceased), Darius D. (deceased), Cyrus, Levi G., and Adeline F.
(deceased). Of these. Worthy, born in Becket, Mass., married, May 4, 1822,
Lucy, daughter of John and Ruth (Boardman) Pickett, of Ashtabula, Ohio,
who bore him three children: Eliza A. (deceased). Worthy B., and Sally R.
He lived in Cambridge Township, this county., until 1827, when he located in
Woodcock Township, clearing and improving the farm now occupied by his
son, Worthy B. He is now (May, 1884,) in his eighty-fourth year; has been
a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1826. Our subject was married
August 3J, 1852, to Mary E., daughter of Rev. O. P. and Aurelia (Ames)
Brown, of Stockton, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. By this union were eleven chil-
dren: Eva M. (deceased), Ida A., Flora L., Charles W., George B. (deceased),
Anna E., Edgar, Arthur B., Dolly (deceased), Jessie (deceased) and Harry L.
Of these Eva M. married F. W. Mills, and had three children: Frank W.,
Edith and Clarence B. (latter deceased). Mr. Birchard resides on the old
homestead. Mrs. Birchard is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In
polities he is a Republican.
BENJAMIN BOSSARD, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Wood-
cock Township, this county, October 7, 1830, and is a son of Samuel and
Sarah (Flaugh) Bossard. His paternal grandparents, John H. and Catherine
(Link) Bossard, came from Westmoreland County, Penn., to this township in
1796, taking up, clearing and improving 100 acres of land now occupied by
Nicholas Flaugh, J. H. Bossard and others. John H. Bossard's father, Solo-
mon Bossard, was a native of Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bossard
had thirteen children: Benjamin, John H., Rosanna (wife of M. Spellman),
Hannah (wife of A. Leffingwell), Catherine (wife of Daniel Zone), Martin V.,
Andrew J., Jacob (deceased), Amanda (wife of Samson Flaugh), Celestia (wife
of A. B. Nilson). Eliza A. (wife of E. P. Young). Mary (wife of W. C. Clay)
and Samuel. Our subject was married, April 14, 1870, to Emelda, daughter of
Martin and Emily (Brookhouser) Flick, early settlers of Woodcock Township.
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Bj this union there are three children : Clara E. , James and Lee B. Mr.
Bossard has dwelt on his present farm since 1865, and has always lived in
this township with the exception of a four years' residence in Meadville,
Penn. He has served as Assessor and Collector of Woodcock Township. In
politics he is a Democrat.
GRIFFITH. CARE, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in what is now
Clinton County, Penn., October 17, 1816, and is a son of Griffith and Jane
(Brown) Carr, vpho came to Woodcock Township, this county, about 1817 or
1818, and located on the farm now owned by our subject, which was first set-
tled by David Carr, a brother of Griffith, Sr., who took up the land in about
1800. Griffith Carr, Sr., had four children: Eliza (wife of Hartshorn Ran-
dolp, deceased), John (of Meadville, Penn.), Kate (wife of Mr. Chatley,
deceased) and Griffith. Our subject was married, June 15, 1848, to Eunice
E., daughter of Henry and Penelope (Carr) McGill. Her paternal grand-
father, Arthur McGill, was a native of Ireland, and settled in Woodcock
Township, this county, in 1794. Her maternal grandfather ^was David Carr,
above mentioned. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Carr but one
survives — Thomas Ewing Griffith. Mr. Carr went to Illinois in 1839, remain-
ing till 1846, when he went to California, and while there he volunteered for
three months' service in the Mexican war, but served six. In 1847 he returned
to Illinois, and in 1848 came to this county, married and returned to Illi-
nois, where he lived until 1850, when he again went to California. He
returned to Crawford County in 1852, and purchased the old Carr home-
stead, where he has since resided. He has held various offices in the gift of
bis township. In politics he is a Democrat.
CORNELIUS A. CARRINGER, miller, P. O. Long's Stand, was born in
Mercer County, Penn., December 7, 1834, and is a son of Henry and Nancy
(Feathers) Carringer, and grandson of Martin Carringer, a native of Germany,
who settled in what is now Perry Township, Mercer County, in 1799. He
was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, serving under Gen. Anthony Wayne.
Our subject was reared on a farm and followed agricultural pursuits in Mercer
County till 1875, when he came to this county, locating in AVoodcock and
purchasing the property known as the Old Dickson Grist Mill, the lirst built
in this county, and has followed milling ever since. Mr. Carringer has been
twice married, on the first occasion February 10, 1859, to Nancy E., daughter
of Wesley and Nancy (Donaldson) Green, of Lawrence County, Penn., who
bore him four children, two now living: Nanie J. (wife of Charles Shrubb)
and Clara E. (wife of Ira AVygant). He was again married. July 17, 1871, to
Nancy E., daughter of William and -Elizabeth Donaldson, of Lawrence County.
Since purchasing, Mr. Carringer has built an addition to the mill, 16x28,
making the total size 28x53 feet. He is a member of the K. of H. ; in politics
a Republican.
JAMES CLARK, Woodcock, was born in this township, March 2, 1805;
son of Nathaniel and Grizzella (Hammond) Clark, the former a native of Arm-
strong County, Penn., and son of James Clark, formerly of Northumberland
County, Penn., and who came to this county in 1800, locating six miles south
of Meadville, and about 1S04 removed to Woodcock Township and here died.
He was a wheel- wright by trade and followed that occupation nearly all his
life. His wife was a daughter of A\"illiam Hammond, of Milton, Penn.,
who settled in this township about 1796. serving as Justice of the Peace for
many years by appointment from the Governor. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Clark were parents of eleven children: James; Margaret, wife of Cyrus Bur-
chard; Jane; William (deceased); Isabel, wife of C. T. Cummings; John;
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Thomas; Robert; Amy C. (deceased); Samuel and Kansom W. (deceased). Our
subject was twice married, on first occasion, November 5, 1829, to Adeline F.,
daughter of James and Lucy (Gillett) Birchard, formerly of Massachusetts and
who settled in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, in 1813. By
this union were three children: Lucy A., wife of George Hoffman; Francis N.,
and Ophelia (deceased). Mr. Clark was subsequently married, February 9,
18-41, to his present wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Matthew and Mary (Bloom)
Caldwell. Our subject has always resided in this township, living on his pres-
ent farm since 1837. He has held nearly every office in the gift of his town-
ship; in politics is a Republican. He has been a member of the Presbyterian
Church since 1835, and a Ruling Elder since 1837; sang in the choir sixty-two
years and for sixty-one years has regularly attended the Sabbath-school, acting
as Superintendent for thirty-seven years.
JOHN CLARK, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in this township, March
1, 1814; son of Nathaniel and Grizzella (Hammond) Clark. Our subject has
always resided here and followed farming and carpentering. He was married,
in 1850, to Sally, daughter of John and Sally (Clark) Wykoff, who were among
the early settlers of Woodcock Township, this county. To this union has been
born one child — Sarah G. Mr. and Mrs. Clark and their daughter Sarah G. ,
are members of the Gravel Run Presbyterian Church, with which he has been
connected upward of fifty years. In politics he is independent.
THOMAS COUP, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Northumberland
County, Penn., April 27, 1835; son of George and Catherine (Artman) Coup,
who settled in Woodcock Tovniship, this county, in 1836. He purchased a
tract of 160 acres of land, most of which was in what is now Woodcock Bor-
ough, and a good share of which he cleared and improved. They were parents
of five children: Solomon, Susannah (deceased), Anna (wife of Peter Ford),
Thomas, and Daniel (deceased). The subject of this sketch has always resided
in this township, following the occupations of carpenter and farmer. He was
united in marriage, November 10, 1859, with Mary E., daughter of Daniel and
Sarah (Wykoff) Shaffer, who were among the early settlers here. To this union
were bom five children, three now living: Helena G. , wife of V. A. Thomas,
Clarence A. and J. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Coup are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church; Mr. Coup has served as School Director of his township; is
a member of the A. 0. U. W. and K. of H. ; in politics is a Democrat.
SILAS J. CULP, of the firm of Culp & Tost, Saegertown, was born in
Haytield Township, this county, April 23, 1852, and is a son of Benjamin and
Eva (Zimmerman) Culp, natives of Northumberland County, Penn., and who
settled in Saegertown about 1840. Benjamin Culp was twice married, having
by his first wife, Eva Zimmerman, eight children: Henry, Isaac, Lizzie
(deceased), Israel, Silas J., Sarah (wife of John Williams), Mary (wife of
Joseph Brink) and Franklin. His second marriage was with Mary Flaugh,
who bore him one child — Charles. He is now a resident of Hayfield Township,
this county. Our subject was educated in the common and high schools of this
county and attended the Normal School of Edinboro, Erie County, two terms
He afterward taught in the common schools of Crawford County for five years,
At the age of twenty he began a course at the Normal Musical Department of Dr.
G. F. Foot, Chicago, 111., attending three years. He then, for five years,
taught in musical conventions and institutes. Mr. Culp was married, Sep
tember 10, 1876, to Flora Bell, daughter of Christian and Phebe (Shellham
mer) Yost, of Saegertown, where he had located in 1874, and has since resided.
Our subject and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he
since he was thirteen years of age. He is choir leader in the First Methodist
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Episcopal Church of Meadville. Is a member of the K. of H. In politicB is
a Republican.
HIRAM DAVIS, County Commissioner, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in
Cussewago Township, this county, August 24, 1842, and is a son of James and
Elizabeth (Irwin) Davis. The former, also a native of Cussewago Township,
was a son of Isaac Davis, formerly of New Jersey, and one of the first settlers
of Cussewago Township. The latter was a daughter of Robert Irwin, of Irish
descent, formerly of Maryland, and also one of the first settlers of same town-
ship. Mr. a"nd Mrs. James Davis were the parents of nine children: Irwin,
Hiram, Julia A. (wife of Charles Stevens), Kiz, Elizabeth, Zachariah, Fred,
Rose (wife of William Clark) and Jesse. Our subject was married, February
27,1866, to Rhoda, daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Curtis) Stebbins, early set-
tlers of Cussewago Township, this county. To this union were born four chil-
dren: Blanche, Georgie, Pitt and Fannie. Mr. Davis sers'ed in the war of
the Rebellion, first going out for three months with Capt. Dunn's company of
the old Erie Regiment; served his time and re-enlisted in 1862 in Company
B, One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,
became Captain of the company and was honorably discharged after nine
months' service. He was elected County Commissioner in November, 1881,
and May 20, 1884, was nominated on the first ballot by his party for a second
term, and defeated at the November election. In politics he is a stanch
Democrat.
JAMES H. DAVISON (deceased) was born in New Jersey, September 7,
1822, and is a son of William and Susan (Dillentosh) Davison, who settled in
Woodcock Township, this county, in 1825, locating on the farm now owned by
John George, Jr., which they cleared and improved. James H., our subject,
was a shoe-maker by trade, but generally followed agricultural pursuits. He
was united in marriage, January 22, 1855, with Mary M., daughter of David
and Catherine (Carr) Hunter, who were among the early settlers of this town-
ship. To this union were born five children: William H. , Catherine
(deceased), Robert G,, Dora D. (deceased) and Eliza J. (deceased). Mr. Dav-
ison, during the war of the Rebellion, enlisted in 1862 in the Ninth Pennsyl-
vania Reserves, and died in the hospital of typhoid pneumonia, November 11,
1862, after two months' service. For many years he had been a member of
the Presbyterian Church at Woodcock. In politics he was a Republican.
ABRAHAM DEICHMAN, Jr., retired physician, Saegertown, was born in
Northampton County, Penn., January 19, 1813, a son of Abraham and Sarah
(Deshler ) Deichman,who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1837, tak-
ing up 250 acres of land, a part of which is now owned by our subject. Abraham
Deichman, Sr., a coverlet weaver and dyer by trade, was a native of Easton,
Penn., and a son of John Deichman, a native of Prussia, who immigrated to
America during the French and Indian war, and served through the Revolu-
tionary war. Abraham Deichman, Sr., was the parent of eight children:
John (deceased), Catherine (deceased), Susan (wife of David Johnson i, Abra-
ham, Jr., Edward, Peter, Sally (wife of John Brown) and Mary A. (wife of
John Strauss). He served in the war of 1812 at Marcus Hook, below Phila-
delphia. In 1837 our subject settled in Saegertown and engaged in the
practice of medicine, and for several years had to make his professional visits
on horseback, owing to the bad roads. After thirty-seven years of active
practice he retired in 1874. The Doctor was married, August 17, 1848, to
Abigail, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Hottenstein) Mosier, of Saeger-
town, formerly among the first settlers of Cussewago Township, this county.
By this union were six children, four now living: William W., a merchant of
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this place, manied to Mary Dixon; Louisa; Sarah and Charles. Mr. Dei eh
man and family are members of the Reformed Church. In politics he is a
Republican.
JOHN DICKSON (deceased) was born in Woodcock Township, this
county, November 15, 1798, son of James and Rebecca (Hayfield) Dickson,
who settled in this township in 1796, locating on Woodcock Creek, where the
former built the first grist-mill in Crawford County, now owned by C. A. Car-
ringer. Our subject engaged in milling for many years, and was also inter-
ested in a carding-mill in company with David Dewey. In 1826 he settled
on the farm now owned by his widow, all of which he cleared and improved.
He was married October 11, 1827, to Mary, daughter of Simeon and Phebe
(Williams) Brown, early settlers of Woodcock Township, this county.. By
this union were twelve children: James; Delia, wife of H. Thiu-ston; Simeon,
married to John Willson's daughter Emily; Zachariah; Sarah E. ; Asena, wife
of B. Rogers; Hattie, deceased; Olive, wife of C. Hillyer; Mary A., wife of
Walter Lindsay; Fayette, deceased; Dwight, deceased, and Alonzo. Mr.
Dickson died April 16, 1882, in his eighty-fourth year. For many years he
had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he was a
Republican.
JAMES H. DICKSON, farmer, and proprietor of saw-mill, P. O. Bloom-
ing Valley, was born in Woodcock Township, this county, August 20, 1830,
son of William and Isabella (Hunter) Dickson, and grandson of James Dick-
son, a native of Ireland, who came, here with two brothers: George, who
located in Vernon Township, this county, afterward settling at Dicksonburg
and giving it his name, and Joseph, who located in Fairfield Township, this
county. James Dickson came to Woodcock Township and built the
first grist-mill in Crawford County, which is still in operation and is owned
by C. A. Carringer. He was parent of nine children, viz.: John; George, a
soldier in the war of 1812; William, father of our subject; Sally, wife of
James Hammond; Rebecca, wife of David Dewey; Keziah, wife of Adam
Bradford; James; Leah, and Perry. William Dickson was twice married.
By his first wife, Isabella, daughter of James Hunter, one of the first settlers
of Mead Township, this county, he had eight children: Alexander (deceased),
James H., Sarah (deceased), William, George, Mary (wife of George Mc-
Cullough), Oliver H. P., and Isabella. By his second wife, Mrs. Isabella
Weed (nee Hunter), he had one child — Carrie. He died in 1871, aged sixty-
six. The subject of this sketch was married July 2, 1869, to Jane, daughter
of William R. and Jane (Stewart) Brawley, who were early settlers of Ran-
dolph Township, this county. By this union there is one child — Eva B. Mr.
Dickson resides on the old homestead where he was born and reared. He is
a member of the State Police, chartered in Erie and Crawford Counties, Penn.
He has held the office of School Director in his township. In politics he is a
Democrat.
JOHN DIEHL, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Northumberland
County, Penn., April 23, 1824, son of Henry and Polly (Mosier) Diehl, the
former a son of Abraham Diehl. Our subject settled in this county in 1844,
locating in Saegertown and engaging in farming, working land on shares
until 1861, when he purchased the farm on which he now resides. The land
was cleared when he bought it and he subsequently erected the buildings. He
was married March 15, 1852, to Rosanna, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth
Moyer, early settlers of Woodcock Township, this county. To this union
were born seven children, viz.: Mary E., deceased; Delila; Lucinda, wife of
Thomas Flaugh; Minerva, wife of George Flick; Emma, wife of Jacob Lefer-
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man; Abby, wife of Fremont Carman, and Henry. Mrs. Diehl and children
are members of the German Reformed Church. In politics Mi'. Diehl is a
Republican.
SAMUEL FLAUGH, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, December 15, 1814, son of George and Catherine
(Graff) Flaugh, and grandson pf Matthias Flaugh, a native of Germany and
one of the lirst settlers of this township, and who located on the farm now
owned by George Mcintosh. His mother was a daughter of Samuel Graff, who
came from the eastern part of Pennsylvania and was an early settler of Sads-
bury Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. George Flaugh had seven chil-
dren: Samuel, Matthias, Susan (deceased), Abraham, Benjamin, Hiram and
George. Our subject has always resided in this township. He was married
September 30, 1838, to Sarah, daughter of Conrad and Mary Bachman, early
settlers here. By this union there are eight children, viz. : Lavina, wife of
Levi Bunting; James; Amanda; Thomas; Abbie, wife of John D. Johnson;
Sarah, wife of Jesse Trace; Albert, married to Ella Faust, and Mary J. Mr.
Flaugh has lived on his present farm since 1841. He has held various town-
ship oflSces; is a Democrat in politics. With his family he is a member of the
German Reformed Church
SAMSON FLAUGH, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in this town-
ship, January 12, 1821; son of John and Polly (Hickemell) Flaugh. His
paternal grandfather, Matthias Flaugh, was one of the first settlers of Woodcock
Township, this county; and his maternal grandfather, Frederick Hickemell,
was an early settler of Haytield Township, this county. Our subject has always
followed farming as an occupation. He was united in marriage, February 9,
1854, with Sarah A., daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Flaugh) Bossard. of
Woodcock Township, this county. By this union were born five children, viz.:
Alice; wife of Fred Lord; Von G. ; Otto A.; William, and Reu. Mr. Flaugh
has been residing on his present farm since 1852. He and his wife are mem-
bers of the Methodi&t Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
NICHOLAS FLAUGH, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born- in Woodcock
Township, this county, September 2, 1827; son of John and Polly (Hickemell)
Flaugh, the former of whom was a son of Matthias Flaugh, a native of Ger-
many, and among the first settlers of this township; the latter, a daughter of
Frederick Hickemell, an early settler of Haytield Township, this county; Mr.
and Mra John Flaugh had ten children, viz. : Frederick (deceased); Sampson;
Margaret, wife of Benjamin Culp; Isaac; Nicholas; Grizzelle, wife of Warren
Stewart; Fanny, wife of George Bowers; Julia (deceased), wife of George
Flaugh; John Jr., and Eli (deceased). Our subject was united in marriage,
September 10, 1857, with Susanna, daughter of George and Barbara A. Hower,
of Woodcock, Crawford Co., Penn. By this union were born three children:
Don A., Willie I. and Emmagene. Mr. Flaugh has resided in this township
all his life. He is a Republican in politics. His wife is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL P. GILMORE, farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born in
Woodcock Township, this county, March 15, 1840; son of John Y. and Jane
(Burnside) Gilmore, the former a native of Susquehanna, Penn., a soldier of
the war of 1812, and a son of Thomas Gilmore, a native of Ireland, who set-
tled in this township in 1801 and was father of six children: John Y., Nancy,
William, Margaret, Polly, and Samuel, all deceased but Nancy. Mrs. John
Y. Gilmore was a daaghter of William and Anna (Graham) Burnside, natives
of Ireland and early settlers of Linesville, Penn. Our subject's parents had
eleven children: Thomas; William; Melissa, wife of James Scott; Ann E., wife
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of T. 3. Odell; Caroline E., deceased -wife of "William Darrow; James B. ;
George L. ; John Y. ; Samuel P. ; Charles M. and an infant son (deceased).
The father died in 1854 aged sixty; his widow lives with her son Samuel P.
Our subject was married, October 6, 1866, to Sarah E., daughter of Christian
and Sarah (Bossard) Barr, of Blooming Valley, this county. By this union
there are live children: Lynn, Lyle, Harry, Hugh and Grove. Duringthe late
war of the Rebellion, Mr. Gilmore enlisted, August 30, 1862, in Company C,
One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, participated in
the battle of Gettysburg; received a shot through the jaw at the battle of the
Wilderness, and was honorably discharged July 18, 1865. He is a member of
the A. O. U. W. and the G. A. R. ; in politics is a Republican.
JAMES M. HENRY, manufacturer, Saegertown, was born in Woodcock,
this county, July 16, 1849; son of George and Sally M. (Remington) Henrj'.
His father, a native of Armstrong County, Penn., born in October, 1803, was
left an orphan in his infancy, and at the" age of five years accompanied his
grandmother and George Henry, an uncle, to Dutch Hill, this county, remain-
ing with them until able to earn his own livelihood. When a young man he
worked on a farm for Solomon Peiffer for a number of years. At eighteen
years of age, while wrestling for amusement, as was common with young men
in his day, he injured his arm in a fall, rendering amputation necessary.
After this, being unable to do much work, he obtained a good education, prin-
cipally in the schools of Meadville, Penn., and engaged in teaching in the
common schools of the county. He afterward engaged as a clerk in the store
and hotel of John McFadden, at Cambridge, Penn., and in 1832 succeeded his
employer in the hotel business. In 1834 he removed to Woodcock, this
county, and engaged in the same business. In 1837 he was commissioned by
the Governor of Pennsylvania to the office of Sheriff of Crawford County and
tilled the office with credit to himself and satisfaction of the people." In 1840
he returned to Woodcock, and for a number of years his time was divided between
teaching school and farming. In July, 1852, he was appointed Postmaster of
Woodcock, which position he occupied until January 1, 1873. In 1872 he
was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis, and from then until his death, which
occurred April 21, 1877, he was unable to do business. He was a manof ster-
Ing qualities, loved and honored by all who knew him. His widow, the mother
of our subject, was born in Basin's Harbor, Vt., April 17, 1809, and died
June 24, 1877. She was a woman who, in the pioneer days of the county,
became known for her strength and ambition, and was always useful in assist-
ing in the general farm work, and in her father's saw mill, where strength and
untiring energy were required. She was a daughter of Joseph and Sally M.
(Fuller) Remington, natives of New Lebanon, N. H. She was the mother of
the following children: Elizabeth (Mrs. John Renner, died March 17, 1872,
aged thirty-two years), Abigail and James M. The subject of this sketch,
when eight years of age, left his home and engaged as a hired hand on the
farm of his brother-in-law, John Renner, with whom he remained seven years.
During this time he acquired by his own exertions, studying nights with an
occasional day in the country school, a fair education, which enabled him to
accept a clerkship in the store of Samuel J. Johnson, of Woodcock, this county,
and afterward with Perkins & Humes. In the spring of 1868 he entered
the employ of R. C. Coulter, at Petroleum Centre, Venango Co., Penn., and
the following year secured an interest in the business under the firm name of
J. M. Henry & Co. In 1874 he sold his interest in this business and engaged
in a more extensive mercantile industry, having three separate store rooms,
divided into dry goods, clothing and drugs departments. The same year he
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■was appointed Postmaster, which position he filled for three years. In 1877
he sold his goods and soon after removed to Bradford, where, in connection
with a real estate business, he embarked extensively in oil operations. On the
1st of January, 1878, he returned to his native county and located at Saeger-
towD, and the same year became interested in the "Pioneer Flouring Mills" of
that place, in which he is still engaged, in partnership with Josiah Kern. In
1881 he erected a mill on Trench Creek, where, in connection with a general
sawing business, he manufactures broom handles, shingles, lath, etc. Mr.
Henry is now one of the leading and substantial business men of the county,
and his standing, both socially and financially, is due to his own efforts, indus-
try and perseverance. On the 14th of September, 1872, he married Miss Jujia
M. Mead, who died in 1874 at the age of twenty-five years, leaving one child
— Julius M. — born April 30, 1874. Hw present wife is Sarah A., daughter of
Luke and Sarah (Snyder) Strauss, early settlers of Woodcock Township, this
county, to whom he was married February 16, 1875. In politics Mr. Henry
is a stanch Democrat. Is an active member of the A. O. U. W.
HENRY HORNSTEIN (deceased) was born in Germany, December 23,
1808. "When about eighteen years old he emigrated to America, landing at
New York City, where he lived for several years. About 1835 he came to this
county, locating at Crossingville, and engaged in distilling until 1838,
when he was burnt out and lost everything excepting the suit of clothes he
had on. Then he moved to Saegertown and worked in a distillery for Daniel
Saeger. He shortly afterward engaged in the same business for himself,
which he carried on in connection with a farm he had purchased, until 1871.
His farm was but partly cleared when he took it and made all the improve-
ments himself. He was married March 14, 1837, to Hannah, daughter of
George and Susan (Kressler) Best, early settlers of Cussewago Township, this
county, and formerly of Northampton County, Peiin. By this union there
were ten children: George H.. Susan (wife of John Dooley), Julius A., Ala-
minnie M. ( wife of A. Carpenter), Lucinda (deceased), Charles A. (deceased),
Frederick A., Anna J., T. Oliver, and Edmund F. ^Mr. Hornstein died May
26, 1872, in his sixty-fourth year. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
His widow is a member of the German Reformed Church.
DAVID W. HUME, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in what is now
Cambridge Township, this county, June 11, 1819, son of Robert and Jane
(Hume) Hume. The former was a native of Scotland, a son of John Hume,
and settled in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1797, locating on the
farm which he cleared and improved, now owned by our subject and managed
by his son Gaylord; the latter was a daughter of John Hume, a native of
Ireland, a soldier in the Revolutionary war and an early settler of Westmore-
land County, Penn. Our subject has been twice married; by his first wife,
Mary A., daughter of Joseph and Ann Liddle, of Trumbull County, Ohio,
were ten children; James, a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church;
Maria, wife of W. L. Perry; Sophia J., wife of T. Baugher; Calvin K.,
deceased; D. Wilber; Gaylord R. ; Sabra, deceased; Mertie A., wife of
Frank Humes, and two infants, deceased. Mr. Hume's second marriage was
with Lucinda, widow of Thomas Johnson, and daughter of Heman and Mary
A. Hayes, early settlers of Cussewago Township, this county. Mr. Hume
resided in Cambridge Township till 1883, when he moved to Woodcock. He
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife of the Baptist
Church. In politics he is a Republican.
LEVI HUMEL, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Clarion County,
Penn., February 22. 1825, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Henry) Humel.
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Samuel was a son of Christopher Humel, a native of Germany, who first settled
in what is now Lehigh County, and afterward moved to Westmoreland County,
then in 1806 settled in what is now Clarion County, Penn., where he lived
and died. Christopher was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, entering the
service when but eighteen years of age and serving under Washington. One
of his sons, Henry, was in the war of 1812, and was with Commodore Perry at
the time of his victory on Lake Erie. Elizabeth, the wife of Samuel, was a
daughter of Frederick Henry, a native of Lehigh County, Penn., and of Ger-
man descent. Our subject was reared on a farm and has always followed
agricultural pursuits. He spent most of his life in his native county. In
1854 he went to Wisconsin, returning in 1855, and in 1874 came to this
county, where he purchased the Bullai-d farm in Woodcock Township, and has
since resided here. He was married January 19, 1854, to Eva, daughter of
Eli and Eva (Kale I Sheets, early settlers of Clarion County, Penn. By this
union were ten children, seven now living, viz. ; Samuel; Mary, wife of Frank-
lin Briggs; Jacob; Esther; Maria; Kate, wife of Edward Herman, and John.
In politics Mr. Humel is a Democrat. Our subject, wife and children are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Jlr. Humel' s grandfather's
first family was attacked by the Indians and his wife and four children mur-
dered, in Westmoreland ti)ounty, Penn. One son and one daughter were
taken as prisoners to Brady's Bend, Allegheny Eiver, and finally rescued by
Capt. Brady and his company.
JOHN M. HUMES, deceased, was bom in Lycoming County, Penn.,
April 13, 1790, and was a son of Archibald and Mary Humes, who settled in
what is now Woodcock Township, this county, about 1796. Archibald built a
log-house about half a mile west of Woodcock Borough, where he lived for
several years and erected the first saw-mill in the northern part of the county,
on Gravel Run, shortly after adding a grist-mill, which is still in existence.
He operated the mill until his death, when it came into the hands of our sub-
ject, who conducted it for many years, and it is now owned and run by Will-
iam S. McGranahan & Son. About 1800 Archibald Humes located on the
farm now occupied by the sons of our subject. He had seven children: Betsy
(Mrs. Leonard Doctor), Mary (Mrs. Bailey Fullerton), Jane (Mrs. Samuel
Phillips), Thomas, James, John M. and Archibald, Jr. The subject of this
sketch was twice married. His first wife was Mary R. Hicks, by whom ho had
eight children: Mary, deceased; William fl., deceased; Elizabeth (Mrs. David
Torry); Margaret, deceased; John E., deceased; Sophia (first), deceased;
Sophia (seconds, deceased, and Phianah (Mrs. Cyrus Colter). His second wife
was Elizabeth, daughter of John Greenlee, who settled in Woodcock Township,
this county, in 1808. By this union there were five children, of whom but
two are now living: J. N. Brady and Porter C. Mr. Humes carried on his
farm in connection with his mill, and in an early day built fifty boats for
shipping produce and lumber down French Creek to Pittsburgh, Penn.,
receiving pay in money and goods. During his trips to Pittsburgh and return
he was often attacked by highwaymen, but was always successful in holding
his own. He was an ambitious man and an enterprising, public- spirited citi-
zen. When the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad was built, he gave the
right of way through his farm. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church
for many years, and Elder upward of fifteen years, and a leader of the choir
in the Gravel Run congregation for many years. He held various offices in
the gift of his township; in politics was always a stanch Democrat. He died
December 2, 1870, in his eighty-fij-st year. His portrait will be found else-
where in this volume. His sons, J. N. Brady and Porter C, who reside on
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the old homestead, are wide-awake, enterprising farmers, the latter of whom
has been Supervisor and Assessor of the township, a Director of the Gravel
Run Cemetery Association since its organization, and was also its Secretary for
several years ; was elected its President in 1882, and re-elected in 1884, and is
now holding the office. The young men are interested in everything that tends
toward improvement, and are keeping up with the times. They are dealers in
phosphates and all kinds of agricultural implements. In politics, like their
father, they are stanch Democrats.
JAMES G. HUMES, farmer and cheese manufacturer, P. O. Woodcock,
was born in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, June 16, 1812,
son of Eobert and Jane (Humes) Humes, the former of whom, a native of
Ireland and son of John Humes, settled in Cambridge Township in 1796 on
the farm which he cleared and improved, now owned by David Humes. They
were parents of nine children: John C, deceased; Thomas, deceased; Robert;
Archibald, deceased; James G. ; Jane, deceased; Mary, wife of William Humes;
David M, and Margaret A. Our subject married, February 6, 1833, Cythera,
daughter of Lyman and Lydia (Holmes) Bishop, of Genesee County, N. Y.
Mr. Humes was reared on a farm, and has chiefly followed agricultural pur-
suits and dairying. For seven years he kept a general store at Woodcock; for
four years operated a grist-mill in Union City, Erie Co., and was also engaged
in banking business there. He is now conducting a large farm, and is proprietor
of an extensive cheese factory. Mr. Humes served as Justice of the Peace for
fifteen years, and in minor township offices; in politics is a Democrat. He and
his wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years.
He has always been a liberal, enterprising citizen, giving freely of his means
to the cause of Christianity.
JOHN JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Long's Stand, was born in Mead Town-
ship, this county, October 13, 1822, son of Ale.xander and Elizabeth (Slawson)
Johnson, and grandson of Andrew Johnson, a native of Ireland, who was amon g
the early settlers of Mead Township, this county. His maternal grandfather,
Joseph Slawson, was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Fairfield
Township, this county. Alexander Johnson had nine children, viz. : Joseph
S., John, James, Phebe (wife of James J. Preston), Carlton, Charlotte (wife of
J. A. Curtis), Mead, Henry, Mary (wife of Martin Boyd), all residents of this
county. Our subject was married, July 23, 1846, to Johanna, daughter of
William and Johanna (Thurston) Ewing, of Mead Township, this county. By
this union there were born seven children: Harriet (deceased), Phebe, Emma
(deceased), Arthur, George, John C. and Clinton. Mr. Johnson was reared in
his native township; was a resident of Fairfield Township, this county, for
twelve years, and in 1865 located in Woodcock Township, purchasing the farm
on which he now resides. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN D. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Northampton
County, Penn., January 13, 1840, son of David and Susan (Deichman) John-
eon, who settled in this township in 1852, and were parents of three children,
viz.: Catherine (wife of Seth Smith), John D. and David J. H. Our subject
was united in marriage, October 26, 1864, with Abby E., daughter of Samuel
and Sarah (Bachman) Flaugh, early settlers of Woodcock Township, this
county. To this union were born four children: William H, Laura J.. Sam-
uel A. and Edna M. Mr. Johnson has lived on his present farm since 1875,
though he has owned it much longer. In politics he is a Democrat. He and
his wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
JOSIAH KERN, manufacturer, P. O. Saegertown, was born in Lehigh
County, Penn., January 15, 1831, and is a son of Daniel and Lydia (App)
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Kern, who settled in Saegertown in 1852, establishing the Saegertown Hotel,
■which has been kept by some member of the Kern family ever since. They
had six children, four now living: Josiah, Robert T., Edward A. and Hattie.
Oiu' subject assisted his parents in the hotel until twenty-seven years of age.
He was married, February 15, 1858, to Julia A., daughter of Jacob and Susan
(Harmon) Snyder, of this township, by whom he has two children: Susie and
Anna. After his marriage he engaged in the hotel business for himself at his
father's old stand, where he continued for fourteen years. He then built
several houses for renting and also embarked in the planing-mill business, in
which he is still interested. In 1879 Mr. Kern, in company with J. M.
Henry, purchased the Saegertown grist mill, one of the oldest in the
county, which is doing a profitable business. He is also interested with Mr.
Henry in a sawmill and handle factory, in which he has been engaged since
1881. He also manufactures the Vibrator Harrow (being owner of the
patent), formerly made at Kalamazoo, Mich. The manufacturing of this
implement was commenced in Saegertown in the spring of 1884, under the
name of the " Vibrator Harrow Co." Mr. Kern is a representative business
man of Saegertown. He has been Burgess one term, besides holding several
of the minor offices of the borough. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a
member of the K. of H.. and both he and his wife are adherents of the
Reformed Church.
DAVID A. KETNEK, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Centre
County, Penn., December 26, 1828, and is a son of William and Elizabeth
(Derr) Ketner, both of German descent and natives of Union County, Penn.
Mr. Ketner was at one time a resident of Centre County, Penn., and
in 1837 removed to Venango County, Penn., where he passed the remain-
der of his days. Our subject was nine years old when his parents
settled in Venango County, and resided there until his coming to this
county. He was reared on the farm his father had purchased, and
which he assisted him to clear and improve, and attended the common
schools of the county. He was married, June 26, 1852, to Harriet, daughter
of Daniel and Sarah (Mallory) Cauvel, of Venango County, Penn., the
former a native of that state, the latter of Vermont. To this union were
born ten children: Augustus M. (deceased), Eella Z. (wife of F. H. Meal,
has one child — Frank. They reside on the homestead in Venango County,
Penn.), Helen E. (wife of E. H. Allison, have one child — Earl; they reside
in Iowa), Harry W. (resides on the Venango homestead), John S. (in Iowa),
Frank W., Abbie A., Bertha D., Urban G. and Herbert O. Mr. Ketner
located in Woodcock Township in 1880, on the McGill farm, one of the oldest
settled in this township. Besides this farm he still owns the old home-
stead in Venango County and two tine farms in Iowa. In politics he is a
Republican.
C. W. KNERR, tanner and Justice of the Peace, Woodcock, was born in
Woodcock Township, this county, October 19, 1830, and is a son of Eli and
Elizabeth (Minium) Knerr. Eli, a native of Lehigh County Penn., and a son
of Andrew Knerr, who was a native of Germany and a soldier in the Revolu-
tion, was a carpenter by trade and worked at that business all his life; he set-
tled in Woodcock in 1828; in 1837 he returned to his native county, and lived
there until 1849, when he came back to Woodcock, where he resided until his
death. He died June 9, 1858, at the age of fifty-two. The subject of
this sketch learned the trade of a tanner while in Lehigh County, Penn.,
and after his return to this county worked at his trade, in different places,
until 1854, when he purchased the tannery in Woodcock, which he still owns,
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and in which he has done a profitable business up to the present time. It is
one of the oldest tanneries in Crawford County, being the second one built, and
the oldest now in existence in the county. Mr. Knerr was married, January
12, 1854, to Hannah, daughter of Joseph Wotring, of Woodcock Township,
this county, by whom he has one child — Alice (now Mrs. Frank Cummings).
Mr. and Mrs. Knerr are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has held all
the public offices in Woodcock Borough, with the exception of School Director,
and is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace. In politics he is
a Republican.
J. WESLEY LANG, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in this township
February 8, 1820, eon of John and Elizabeth (Shearer) Lang. His paternal
grandfather, John Lang, a native of Ireland, settled in Woodcock Township,
this county, in 1810. His father, John Lang, a native of Ireland, settled in
Woodcock Township, this county, in 1815, locating on the farm, which he
cleared and improved, now owned by Alex. Lang's heirs, and in 1831 settled
on the farm on which our subject is residing, and which he also improved.
His maternal grandfather, John Shearer, settled in Cambridge Township,
this county, in 1797. Mr. and Mrs. John Lang had eleven children, viz. :
Alexander (deceased), William, J. Wesley, Sarah A. (deceased), Robert
(deceased), Mary (deceased), Jane (wife of A. F. Turner), Susan, James,
Elizabeth, and Thomas (deceased). Our subject's father died in 1864, in his
sixty-ninth year; his mother in 1870, in her seventy-fourth year. J. Wesley
Lang, our subject, was married April 17, 1860, to Flora E., daughter of Elder
and Harriet (Allen) Hutchison, early settlers of Richmond Township, this
county. By this union were two children: Robert and William, latter
deceased. Mr. Lang has always been a resident here. He has held all the
township ofifices, excepting Justice of the Peace, and served one term as Reg-
ister and Recorder of Crawford County. In politics he is a Democrat. He
is a member of the Episcopal Church.
J. WOODS LANG, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county. May 15, 1824, son of William and Mary (Dowler)
Lang, and grandson of Rot)ert Lang, who settled in this township in 1810.
William Lang was a soldier in the war of 1812 and settled in this county, on
the Gravel Run road, on the farm now owned by Jefferson Swift. Shortly
after he started a store, said to be the first in Woodcock Borough. He also
built and operated the first still in this section. His wife, Mary, was a
daughter of Francis H. and Mary Dowler, who settled in Woodcock Township,
this county, in 1812. Mr. and Mrs. William Lang were parents of nine chil-
dren, viz. : J. Woods, Mary A. (wife of J. C. McWilliams), William, Mar-
garet (deceased), Susan (wife of George Humes), James W., Henry R., Alex-
ander and Thomas. Our subject resides on a part of the old homestead. In
politics he is independent.
NATHAN LEIBERSPERGER, farmer, P. 0. Saegerstown, was born in
Northampton County, Penn., February 13, 1823, son of Jacob and Susan
(Naugle) Leibersperger, who came from Berks County, Penn., to Mead-
ville, this county, in 1829, and in 1830 to this township, settling on the
farm now owned by our subject, where they passed the remainder of their
<3ays. They were parents of six children: Reuben (deceased), Nathan, Eliza-
beth (deceased), Judy (wife of James Powell), Lydia (deceased), and Mary
(deceased). Our subject, who resides on the old homestead, has never mar-
ried. He is a practical farmer by occupation. In politics he is a Republican.
ALBERT LOGAN, physician. Woodcock, was born in South Shenango
Township, this county, June 4, 1831, son of David J. and Amelia (Barack-
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man) Logan. His paternal grandfather, David Logan, Sr., a native of Ire-
land, came with six brothers to America in 1796, and after a seven weeks' voy-
age landed at Wilmington, Del. He settled in South Shenango Township,
this county, in 1801, taking up -300 acres of land which he cleared and
improved, and there died. He was a prominent Knight Templar. His chil-
dren are all deceased, viz. : Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, Esther, David, Jr.,
Charles and Robert. Our subject's maternal grandfather, Samuel Barackman,
was a native of Dauphin County, Penn., and among the first settlers of North
Shenango Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. David Logan, Jr., were
parents of five children: Henrietta, wife of Robert W. Clark; Albert; Sarah,
wife of Scott A. Marshall; David and Samuel J. Our subject was reared on
a farm, educated in the common and high schools of Hartstown, Penn. , and
for a number of years was a teacher. In 1851 he began the study of medicine
with Dr. Gamble, of Mosiertown, Penn. He graduated from the Eclectic
College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, with class of 1854. In 1852 he com-
menced to practice his profession at Mosiertown, where he remained for six
years, and in 1868 settled in Woodcock, where he has since been actively
engaged, being widely and favorably known in this and adjoining counties.
He was married December 25, 1864, to Mary A., daughter of William and
Margaret (Townley) Greenlee, who were among the early settlers of this town-
ship. By this union there are two children: James A. and Mary A. Dr.
Logan is a K. T., a member of the L O. O. F., K. of H, and K. of P. He
has held nearly every office in the gift of Woodcock Borough, has served as
Burgess two terms and School Director twenty-one years. In politics he is a
Democrat.
SAMUEL B. LONG, farmer, P. O. Long's Stand, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, November 3, 1806, son of George and Margaret (Blair)
Long, the former of whom was a son of James Long, a soldier of the Revolu-
tion, who was a native of Carlisle, Penn. , of Irish descent, and who settled in
what is now Woodcock Township, this county, in 1794, and died aged ninety-
three. Margaret, his wife, was a daughter of Samuel Blair, a native of Ire-
land, who also settled in this township in 1794. He was a rebel, belonging
to an organization called "Hearts of Steel," and had to leave his native land
to save his life. He died August 7, 1820, aged eighty-two. George Long had
nine children, eight living to maturity: Eliza, wife of John Gelvin (deceased);
Samuel B., James (deceased); Sally A., wife of James McCullough; Mary,
wife of Christian Blystone; Nancy, wife of F. F. A. Wilson (deceased); John
J. and William M. George Long for over forty years was Justice of the
Peace of Woodcock Township, this county. He died in 1848, his widow in
1862; both aged eighty-four. Our subject was married, December 6, 1844, to
Marv, daughter of John E. and Sarah (Henry) Smith, of Meadville, Penn.
By this union were three children: Helen A. (wife of O. H. P. Dickson; have
three children : Maggie, Samuel and Marion) ; Margaret (deceased) and Sarah
E. , wife of M. B. Tarr. Mr. Long has always resided in this township,
excepting ten years, when he lived in Meadville, Penn. In 1845 he was
elected Sheriff of this county, and served one term. He has held various
township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Long is a member of
the Presbyterian Church.
WILLIAM S. McGRANAHAN, miller, P. O. Woodcock, was born in
what is now East Fallowlield Township, this county, November 17, 1832; son
of George and Jane (Blair) McGranahan; the former, a native of Westmore-
land County, Penn., was a son of John McGranahan, a native of Ireland, who
settled near Hartstown, this county, in 1801 ; the latter was a daughter of
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Henry Blair, also a native of Ireland, who settled in Shenango, Crawford Co.,
Perm., about 1804. Mr. and Mrs. McGranahan had twelve children: Joseph;
Henry H. ; John; Elizabeth, wife of Heniy Myers; William S. ; Amanda
(deceased); frane, wife of Fred Wilcox; Caroline, wife of Andrew Henry;
James; Anderson (deceased); Margaret A. (deceased), and Benoni. Our sub-
ject was raised on a farm. He married, October 24, 1860, Margaret, daughter
of William and Maria (Martzall) Henry, of Hartstown, Penn., by whom he
has two children: Charles A. and May. Mr. McGranahan engaged in farm-
ing till 1876, when he embarked in milling business at Wayne, Ohio. In
1883 he purchased the milling property in Woodcock Township, this county,
and is doing business under the firm name of W. S. McGranahan & Son.
This mill was commenced by Archibald Humes and is the second grist-mill
built in the county. Our subject has lived in Crawford County all his life,
with the exception of eighteen years spent in Ohio. He and his wife are
members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Democrat
GEORGE McINTOSH, farmer, P. 0. Saegerstown, was bom in Hayfield
Township, this county, June 4, 1848, son of James and Agnes (Gibson) Mc-
intosh, natives of Scotland, who came to this county in 1842, and after living
two years in Vernon Township, purchased a farm of 125 acres in Hayfield
Township, which they cleared and improved and on which they now reside.
Their five children are Alexander, John, William, Elizabeth fwife of William
Close) and George. Our 'subject was married, April 27, 1875, to Elizabeth,
daughter of William and Elizabeth (Zimmer) Schnauber, of Meadville, Penn.,
and early settlers of Crawford County. By this union were born four chil-
dren: Florence A., Ella M. (deceased), James W. and Charles G. Mr. Mc-
intosh was reared on a farm. At the age of twenty years he went to Meadville
and worked at harness-making for nearly seven years. In the spring of 1875
he purchased the farm on which he is residing in this township. He is a
Republican in politics. Mrs. Mcintosh is a member of the Reformed Church.
ANDREW J. McQUISTON, Superintendent Crawford County Infirmary,
Saegertown, was born in West Fallowfield Township, this county, May 25,
1839, son of William and Sarah (Long) McQuiston, and grandson of Andrew
McQuiston, a native of Scotland, who settled in what is now West Fallowfield
Township, this county, about 1797-99. William McQuiston was twice mar-
ried; on first occasion to Sarah, daughter of Joseph Long, of Mercer
County, Penn., who bore him four children: Elizabeth, wife of Zenos
McClure, of loungstown, Ohio; Joseph L. (deceased); Andrew J. and David L.,
a resident of West Fallowfield, this county. His second wife was Nancy,
daughter of John Findley, of Sadsbury Township, this county, by whom he had
six children: John F., of West Fallowfield Township, this county; Mary A., wife
of James Graham, M. D., of Lindenville, Ohio; Nancy J., wife of Dr. Adams,
of Sheakleyville, Penn.; William A.; James E., of West Fallowfield Township,
this county, and Robert F., now of Youngstown, Ohio. Mr. McQuiston died in
1879, aged seventy two. Our subject was reared on a farm, and at the age of
twenty-one learned carpentering, which he followed for three years. At the
breaking out of the Rebellion he enlisted. May, 1861, in Company I, Tenth Penn-
sylvania Reserves, and was in the battle of Dranesville, the seven days' fight be-
fore Richmond, battles of Fredericksburg,Gettysburg, Spottsylvania Court House
and many other engagements. At the battle of Spottsylvania Court House he
lost his left arm, May 9, 1864, and was honorably discharged August 28, 1864
He was married, October 31, 1866, to Kate W., daughter of George and Han-
nah (Lewellyn) Young, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, by whom he has four chil-
dren: Fred H, Sarah L., Helen F. and Josephine. Mr. McQuiston, in 1865,
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was elected Treasurer of this county, and at the expiration of his term was
appointed Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court, filling the position two years.
In 1869 he was elected Clerk of the Criminal Court, and re-elected in 1872,
both times nominated without opposition. In 1875 he was elected Prothono-
tary of this county. In 1880 he purchased a farm near Saegertown, and fol-
lowed farming until January, 1883, when he was appointed to his present
position — Superintendent of Crawford County Infirmary. In politics Mr.
McQuiston is a stanch Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Royal
Arcanum, and Knights of Honor. Both he and his wife are adherents of the
Presbyterian Church of Meadville.
JOHN G. MILLER, deceased, was bom in Wurtomberg, Germany, Feb-
ruary 7, 1824, son of John and Catherine (Eckstein) Miller. He came to the
United States in 1851, locating at Meadville, Penn., and embarked in the
brewing business, which he profitably followed there and at Bemistown and in
Woodcock Township, this county, till 1871. He was married, September 30,
1855, to Catharine, daughter of Christian and Catharine (Marquardt) Voltz,
of Erie, Penn., and natives of Germany. To this union were born eight
children, viz. : Mary, Albert J., Ernest, Caroline, Louise, Sophia, Emma and
George. Mr. Miller settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1856,
purchasing in 1863 the farm where his family now reside, and where he lived
until his death, which occurred July 21, 1874, in his fifty-first year. He
was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, to which all his family
belong.
ABSALOM MOOK, Postmaster and harness -maker, Saegertown, was born
in Union County, Penn., May 24, 1828; son of David and Margaret (Smith)
Mook, who settled in Saegertown in 1829. David Mook was a clergyman of
the German Reformed Church, and served several congregations in this
vicinity. He was a harness-maker by trade, and followed that occupation for
many years. He was parent of eleven children, seven now living: Harriet
(wife of Henry Prell), Absalom, Levi, Josiah, Lucinda (wife of Harvey
Hatch), Tamzin (wife of Arthur Douglass) and Sarah (wife of William Dean).
Our subject was but nine months old when his parents located in Sagertown,
and has always lived here with the exception of a year and a half spent in
Erie County, Penn. He was educated in the common schools, and during his
minority learned harness-making of his father, and has always followed this
occupation, embarking in business for himself when twenty-three years of age.
He was married, April 10, 1853, to Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Betsy
(Straw) Brookhouser, early settlers of Hayfield Township, this county. By
this union there are ten children: Martha (wife of W. E. Yost), Allison, Wal-
lace, Hattie (wife of S. S. Collom), Tamzin, Grant, Bertha, Josiah, Fred and
Bessie. Mr. Mook was appointed Postmaster at Saegertown in 1851 under
Fillmore's administration, filling the oflBce two years. In 1861, under Lin-
coln, he was again appointed to this office, and still retains this position to the
satisfaction of the public generally. He has been Burgess of Saegertown one
term; School Director many years, besides holding other minor offices. He
was formerly a Whig in politics, but at the organization of the Republican
party he joined it, and has since worked for its interests. He and his wife
are members oE the E. A. U. and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
FRANCIS A. PRICE, farmer, P. 0. Woodcock, was born in Bucks
County, Penn., November 15, 1815; son of Nathan and Mary (Wilson) Price,
who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1831, locating on the
farm now owned by Maj. J. W. Price, which they cleared and improved.
Nathan was a son of George Price, a native of New Jersey; his wife was a
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daughter of Francis A. Wilson, born in Ireland and late of Bucks County,
Penn. They were parents of six children: John W. , James, Francis A..,
Mary (deceased), Ann (wife of Edward Robbins) and Rachel (wife of Alex.
Nodyne). Francis A., our subject, was united in marriage, March 10, 1842,
with Harriet, daughter of Wynant and Mary A. (Nodyne) Stone, formerly of
New York, and who settled, in 1815, on the farm now owned by our subject in
this township. By this union were seven children: Rachel A. (wife of M.
Rabel), Robert O. (deceased), Margaret (wife of S. L. Rabel), Mary, Alfred,
George and James. Mr. Price has resided on his present farm since 1857;
has held several of the township offices. In politics he is a Democrat.
SAMUEL T. RICE, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in this township
July 2, 1811; son of Thomas and Mary (Hammond) Rice, who settled here in
1810, locating on the farm now occupied by their only child, the subject of
this sketch, and which he helped to clear and improve. Thomas Rice, a
native of Allegheny County, Penn., was a son of James and Mary (Jones)
Eice, formerly of Philadelphia. His wife, Mary, was a daughter of William
and Margery (Dougherty) Hammond, who came from Williamsport, Penn., and
settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1798. Thomas Rice, Sr., was
for many years a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Gravel Run (now
called Woodcock), and was elected Superintendent of the first Sabbath-school
organized in the place, in the year 1822, a position which he was chosen to
occupy many years thereafter. He was also a soldier in the war of 1812. Our
subject has always resided on the old homestead where he was born. He was
united in marriage, June 13, 1844, with Sally, daughter of Philip and Lydia
(Flick) Renner, who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1830. To
this union were born live children: William H, Thomas, Lydia J., John F.,
and Anna E. (wife of Joseph B. Kelly). Mr. Rice has held various offices in
the gift of this township. In politics he is a Democrat.
JOHN ROUDEBUSH, farmer. Blooming Valley, was born in Bedford
County, Penn., April 18, 1818; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Stull) Roudebush,
who settled in what is now Woodcock Township, this county, in 1824. They
came from Bedford County and located on the farm now occupied by our
subject, which they cleared and improved. They were parents of five children:
George, deceased; Catherine, wife of Daniel Luper; John; Nicholas, and
Samuel. John Roudebush was married, February 9, 1841, to Lucy J.,
daughter of Joseph and Sarah Armstrong, early settlers of Troy Township,
this county. By this union there were eight children: Clinton, in Chicago;
Benton, in Warren, Penn.; Lorenzo, in New York City; Sylvania, deceased;
Almond, in New York City; Effie, wife of S. A. Drake, of Titusville, Penn.;
Frank, in New York City; and Ettie. Mr. Roudebush resides on the old
homestead, which is one of the finest farms in Blooming Valley, comprising
ninety acres of land. He also has a farm of 100 acres in Mead Township,
this county. He has served one term as iFustice of the Peace; in politics he
is a Democrat.
GEORGE P. RYAN, farmer, P. 0. Meadville, whose portrait appears
elsewhere in this work, was born in Woodcock Township, Crawford Co., Penn.,
April 8, 1843, and is a son of Andrew and Permelia (Jones) Ryan. Andrew
Ryan was born in Northumberland County, Penn., and was a son of John Ryan,
a native of Ireland, but of Scotch descent. He settled in 1800 on the land
now owned by our subject. At that time he located 100 acres of government
land and subsequently purchased 100 acres more of the Holland Land
Company at $150 per acre, a portion of which he cleared and im-
proved. John had six children, viz.: William, Andrew, Edward, Abby
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(Mrs. John McGill), Martha (Mrs. Archie McNeal), and Eliza, all of whom
are now deceased. Andrew 'had nine children: John A., deceased; Adella E.
(Mrs. James Densmore), a resident of Meadville, Penn. ; Sarah J. (Mrs.
Michael Cole), a resident of Venango County, Penn. ; Edward ,who resides in La
Crosse, Wis. ; Eliza (Mrs. Henry Wormersley), of Meadville, Penn. ; William
S. , of Danbury, Neb. ; Mary I. (Mrs. Thomas Graham), of Buena Vista, Colo. ;
Andrew W., now of Chisago, Minn., and George P., whose name heads this
sketch. Oar subject was married on the 25th of March, 1868, to Miss
Sarah E. Gehr, daughter of Asa and Susan (Wicoff) Gehr, of Woodcock, this
county, and niece of Baltzer Gehr, the centenarian (now 102 years of age).
George P. Ryan has seven children, viz. : Almont, Duff P., Minnie S. , Andrew A.,
Ernest, George and James. Mr. Ryan remained upon the old homestead with
his father until July, 1862, at which time he enlisted in Company C, One Hun-
dred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Bucktails, and was engaged with his
regiment in nearly all the important battles of the Army of the Potomac until
the close of the Rebellion. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Gettys-
burg, July, 1863, and confined in Libby prison. Castle Thunder, and Belle
Isle, Richmond, Va. After being six months a prisoner of war he was
paroled and subsequently exchanged, rejoining his regiment in fi'ont of
Petersburg, Va., in July, 1864. In July, 1865, he was honorably discharged
and returned home. Mr. Ryan has held about all the offices within the
gift of his township, and was elected Sheriff of Crawford County in 1875,
serving one term of three years. In 1878 he was appointed and commissioned
by Gov. Hartranft as Assistant Adjutant- General, serving on the staff of
Brig. Gen. Huidekoper, of the Fifth Brigade of the National Guards of
Pennsylvania, and was also commissioned Ordnance Officer with rank of
Major, serving in the same command. He resigned in 1881 and went to Col-
orado as Superintendent of mines. In 1883 he was appointed County Com-
missioner of Garfield County, Colo., by Gov. Grant, and during the same year
was unanimously elected Mayor of Carbonate, the county seat of Garfield
County, Colo. Mr. Ryan is a noted hunter, and during his stay in the Rocky
Mountains procured many fine specimens of the largest game which, as a
taxidermist, he has mounted at his home in Woodcock Township. He is a
member of the orders A. Y. M. and K. of P. ; in politics a Democrat.
JONATHAN SAEGER (deceased) was born in Whitehall, Lehigh Co.,
Penn., July 9, 1811, and was a son of Daniel Saeger, who, with a family of
six children, viz. : Stephen, Isaac, Edwai'd, Thomas, Jonathan and Sarah (all
now deceased), settled on the present site of Saegertown in 1824. At the
time of his settlement Mr. Saeger purchased the Alden Mill property, together
with a tract of several hundred acres of land and laid out the borough of
Saegertown, which was named after him. He was a native of Northampton
County, Penn., and of German descent. In 1807 he was appointed Justice of
the Peace for his native county, by Gov. McKean, the original certificate of
appointment being now in the .possession of his descendants, stating that he
should hold same office so long as he should behave himself well. Shortly after
he settled in Saegertown, he was appointed to the same office for Crawford
County, which he filled for several years. The subject of this sketch, at the
age of sixteen years, entered his father's grist-mill, and learned the milling
business. After his father's death he formed a partnership with his brother,
Edward, in the milling and dry goods business, which continued until his
brother's retirement He then sold his interest in the store and gave his
entire attention to the mill; but the cares and worry of business soon began to
tell on his health, so he disposed of his mill property and soon after pur-
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chased the farm generally known as the Tarr farm in Venango Township, this
county, and in a few years made it one of the most desirable homes in the
county. Tiring of farm life he sold out and returned to Saegertown and
entered into partnership with his sons, in a general store, but took no active
part in the business himself, He was married in 1842 to Elizabeth Grubb,
a native of Lehigh County, born October 27, 1824. She came with her parents
to this county when seven years of age and settled near Saegertown, in and
near which place she spent the remainder of her life. She bore her husband
twelve children, eight of whom are still living: Amos and Oliver, merchants
in Saegertown; Edwin, coal dealer. Cleveland, Ohio; Sena, wife of Rev. Sam-
uel W. Kuhns, Columbus, Ohio; Adeline, in Columbus, Ohio; Albert, in
Saegertown; Andrew, druggist in Chicago, 111.; and Wilmot, Cashier State
National Bank, Dennison, Tex. Jonathan Saeger died February 19, 1877;
his widow died November 20, 1882, at the age of fifty-eight. Mr. Saeger was
possessed of business qualifications of a high order and scarcely ever made a
bad investment. He was strictly honest and his word was as good as his
bond. No engagement made by him was ever unfulfilled. Although his busi-
ness life extended over a period of a quarter of a century and brought him in
contact with many men, he never had a lawsuit. As a man he was positive in
his convictions, as a citizen he was public spirited, and always ready to con-
tribute liberally of his means to anything that would improve or benefit the
village. Many of the attractions of Saegertown are the result of his well
directed labor and council. As a Christian he was humble and sincere, for
many years a member of the Lutheran Church, and he was a man of strong
faith, deep piety, and fervent charity.
CHARLES SAEGER, farther, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, September 4, 1827, son of Isaac and Louise (Groff)
Saeger, the former born in Lehigh County, Penn., and son of Daniel Saeger,
who came from that county to Woodcock Township in 1824, purchased the
milling property now owned by J. Kern & Co., together with 400 acres of
land, and laid out the borough oC Saegertown, named in his honor. The wife
of Isaac Saeger, also a native of Lehigh County, Penn., was a daughter of
George and Elizabeth Groflf. the former of whom dying in that county, his
widow came with her family to Meadville about 1826. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Saeger were parents of thirteen children, ten of whom grew to manhood and
womanhood, viz.: Charles; Josiah, deceased; Sarah, wife of Rev. L. J. Moyer;
William; Amelia; Daniel G. ; Christiana, wife of Lemuel Floyd; Emma, wife
of Daniel Hagg; Olivia, wife of William Johnston, and Thomas. Our subject
was married March 2, 1858, to Mary A., daughter of Nicholas .and Rebecca
(Biery) Snyder, early settlers of this township and formerly of Lehigh County,
Penn. To this union were born seven children: Horace B., Edgar L., Samuel
S., Charles W., Owen, David E. and Frank S. Mr. Saeger has resided on
his present farm since 1861. He and his wife are members of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Re[)ublican.
JOHN SCHANCK, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Monmouth
County, N. J., November 22, 1821, son of Ephraim L. and Eleanor (Conover)
Schanck, who settled in Saegertown, this county, in 1835. The former, also
a native of New Jersey, was a son of Court Schanck, a soldier in the Revolu-
tionary war and whose ancestors came from Holland; the latter was a daugh-
ter of Garret E. Conover, whose ancestors also came from Holland. Ephraim
L. was a shoe-maker by trade, and followed this occupation at Saegertown till
1845, when he purchased the farm now owned by John George and on which
he resided until his death. He died in 1869 at the age of seventy-one. Mr.
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and Mrs. Ephraim L. Schanck were parents of five children: William,
(deceased^, Conover, Mary J. (deceased), John, and Sarah V., wife of Preston
Housel. Our subject was married April 12, 1S54, to Anna, daughter of Will-
iam and Catherine (Conover) Alford, early settlers of this township. By this
union were seven children, two now living: Ephraim L. , married to Henrietta
Mover, and Linn H. , married to Lizzie Stoltz, both residing on the farm of
our subject. Mr. Schanck has always followed agricultural pursuits and has
resided on his present farm since 1869. He and his family are members
of the Presbyterian Church, in which he is an Elder. In polities he is a
Republican.
JOHN SCHUETZ, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Prussia, March
18, 1845, son of Jacob and Louise (Schmekel) Schuetz, and with his father
came to the United States in 1861, locating at Meadville, where they resided
eight years. In 1872 our subject purchased the farm on which he resides,
most of which he has cleared and improved himself, comprising 125 acres of
land, all under cultivation, and on which he has built himself a fine residence
and good out-buildings. He was married April 24, 1869, to Mary, daughter
of John and Elizabeth Zelhoefer, early settlers of Rockdale Township, this
county. By this union there were eight children: Anna, Marj', George, Henry,
Maggie, Clara; Louise and Ida (deceased). Mr. Schuetz is an enterprising,
thrifty farmer. He has served as Supervisor and School Director of his town-
ship. In politics. he is independent. He and his wife are members of the
Lutheran Church at Saegertown.
JAMES SEAVY, produce and wholesale and retail dealer in all kinds of
fresh vegetables, Saegertown, was born in Haytield Township, this county,
October 19, 1841, son of Samuel and Harriet N. (Freeman) Seavy. His
paternal grandfather, Ebenezer Seavy, formerly of Vermont, settled in Mead
Township, this county, in 1818, and in 1821 in Hayfield Township, where he
died. His maternal grandfather, James Freeman, formerly of New Jersey,
was an early settler of Haytield Township. Our subject's parents removed to
Wisconsin when he was five years old, and he there taught school from the
age of eighteen to twenty-one; when nineteen years of age he was Principal
of the schools in the village of Oxford, that State, and his success as a teacher
was admirable. He resided there till 1864. In January of that year he
enlisted in Company D, Nineteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, serving
five months as clerk of headquarters recruiting rendezvous, Madison, Wis.,
and five months at the front, where he was taken sick and sent to Hampton
Hospital, Fortress Monroe. When convalescent he was detailed clerk of the
Medical Directors' Office of Hospital. He received an honorable discharge at
the close of the war. Mr. Seavy married, March 17, 1863, Helen E., daugh-
ter of William M. and Jeanette (Morgan) Gould, of Adams County, Wis.,
by whom he has one child — Samuel G. At the close of the war he returned
to Hayfield Township, this county, and engaged in butchering till 1869, when
he removed to Shamburg (an oil town), Venango County, conducting same
business there till 1873, and in connection with it has been considerably
engaged in handling and shipping live stock, horses, etc. While in the oil
country Mr. Seavy drilled a number of wells, but was unsuccessful, they never
having produced a drop of oil. He then came to Saegertown and carried on
same occupation til) 1881, when he embarked in market gardening, in which
he has since been profitably engaged; though he has been such a short time
in this business, he has made a decided success of it, and his garden is a
model of thrift and neatness. He also raises plants for those who need them.
At present he is shipping vegetables, all of his own growth, to oil towns by
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the car load and otherwise, besides selling a large amount in Meadville, a city
six miles distant from Lis place. Mr. Seavy is a member of the E. A. U.
Has served the borough one term as School Director. In politics he . ■ a
Republican.
GEORGE L. SENSOR, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, October 19. 1839, son of Daniel O. and Maria (Shearer)
Sensor, the former a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Orwig) Sensor, of Centre
County, Penn., the latter a daughter of John and Lucy (Lytle) Shearer, who
settled in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1797. Our subject's parents
were married February 15, 1887, and had five children: John T. (deceased);
GeDi-<Te L. ; Robert W. (deceased); William D., and Martha A , wife of Will-
iam Hale. Daniel O. Sensor was a tailor by trade; came to this county about
1830, and in 1853 located in Cambridge Township, on the farm now owned by
Jacob Baugher; then moved to Venango Township, and in 1874 settled in
Woodcock Township, where he now resides, our subject coming same year.
George L. Sensor was married, July 11, 1859, to Ann, daughter of Josiah
and Margaret (Johnson) Swift, of this township. To this union were born
three children: Margaret (deceased), R. DeForest and Edward. Our subject
is a m3mb8r of the A. O. U. W. In politics is a Democrat. He and his wife
and parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
ROBERT SHAW, retired farmer, Saegertown, was born in Venango
County, Penn., May 23, 1804, son of James and Margaret (Irwin) Shaw. The
former was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a son of Robert Shaw, all
natives of Pennsylvania. The latter was a daughter of James Irwin, one of
the first settlers of Cussewago Township, this county. Our subject, after
spending the greater part of his life in his native county, moved to Saeger-
town in 1870. He was married, March 31, 1836, to Frances B., daughter of
Wendell and Sarah (McGill) Bartholomew, of Clinton, Penn. By this union
there were nine children: James W., of Bradford, Penn.; Robert L., of
Franklin, Penn. ; Adelia, wife of William Stevens, of Venango County, Penn. ;
Sylvester I., of Fort Lewis, Colo.; Ann J., wife of Hugh Gillespie, of Venango
County, Penn.; Emeline E., wife of John Johnson, Custer City, Penn.;
Sarah E. ; Frances, wife of A. Rittneyer, and Parker. James W. served in
the late war, enlisting in 1863 He lost his right arm at the battle of Gettys-
burg, July 3, 1863; is now a prominent attorney and City Judge, of Bradford,
Penn. Our subject was a Democrat until the organization of the Republican
party, which he has since supported. He is a tanner by trade; but has fol-
lowed farming most of his life. Both he and his wife are members of the
Presbyterian Church.
CHRISTOPHER SIVERLING, farmer, P. O. Long's Stand, was born in
Venango Township, this county. June 5, 1823; son of John and Hannah
(Camp) Siverling, and grandson of Christopher Siverling, who settled in Ve-
nango Township, this county, in 1794, locating on the farm known as the Tarr
farm, which they cleared and improved. John Siverling was drafted in the
war of 1812, serving under Gen. Harrison. He had six children: Betsy
(deceased), wife of Simon Pieffer; George; Daniel; Margaret, wife of George
Lasher; Christopher, and Catherine, wife of Elias Rogers. Our subject was
twice married; on first occasion. May 9, 1844, to Mary, daughter of Michael
and Rhoda (Brookhouser) Straw, of Haytield Township, this county, who bore
him five children: Anna, wife of Henry Jones, of Bradford, Penn. ; Emma,
wife of J. W. McFadden, of Rockdale Township, this county; Elizabeth; Mar-
garet, wife of Fred Davis, of Bradford, Penn., and Alice. Of these, Anna and
Emma are twins. He was remarried, November 15, 1866, to Sarah, daughter
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of Christian and Sarah (Strauss) Houser, of Hayfield Township, this county.
By this union there are two children: Homer and Marj'. Mr. Si verling resided
in Venango Township until 1845, when he located in Saegertown, built a
pottery and embarked in the manufacture of earthen- ware, which he followed
for eighteen years. In 1870 he purchased his present farm and has followed
agricultural pursuits ever since. He has held various township ofiBces. In
politics he is a Democrat.
DANIEL SMITH, Sr., deceased, was born in "Woodcock Township, this
county, January 26, 18'i5; son of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Smith, the former
of whom, a son of Daniel Smith, of New Haven, Conn., came to this county in
1819, locating in Athens Township, where he resided until 1821, when he
removed to Woodcock Township, and there died in 1844, at the age of fifty-
six. His wife was a daughter of James Smith, who came from Susquehanna,
Penn., and settled in this county in 1800. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith were
parents of twelve children: Laban, Mary (deceased), Daniel (deceased), Eben-
ezer (deceased), Benjamin (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Martha (deceased),
James, Marvin, Wilson, Hosea (killed at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863),
and Ursula, wife of Benton Boudebush. Our subject always followed farming
as an occupation. He was married March 8, 1849, to Maria, daughter of
Hiram and Selinda Simmons, of Chautauqua County, N. Y., by whom he had
six children: Caroline (wife of Leroy Drake), Gaylord, Alfred, Sidney
(deceased), Daniel and Adeline (wife of James Shorts). No citizen of Wood-
cock Township evinced more public spirit and enterprise than our subject.
His business energy was directed to buying and improving real estate, at which
he acquired a comfortable competency. He was a man of strict integrity; in
religion an Adventist; in politics a stanch Democrat. He died July 25, 1883,
in his fifty-eighth year.
GAYLORD SMITH, farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born in Wood-
cock Township, this county, April 15, 1851; son of Daniel and Maria (Sim-
mons) Smith. He was united in marriage, March 25, 1874, with Ida, daughter
of George Roudebush, who settled in this township ia 1824. To this union
have been born four children, viz. : Mabel, Clara and Lena, and an infant son not
named. Mr. Smith resides on the old homestead and has a fine farm of 260
acres of improved land. He is now serving as Supervisor of his township; in
politics he is a Democrat.
ALFRED SMITH, farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born in Wood-
cock Township, this county, July 4, 1853; son of Daniel and Maria (Simmons)
Smith. He was united in marriage, September 30, 1875, with Ida, daughter
of James Ewing, of Mead Township, this county. To this union have been
born two children: Clyde and Elda. In politics Mr. Smith is a Democrat.
DANIEL SMITH, Jr., farmer, P. O. Blooming Valley, was born in
Woodcock Township, August 20, 1860, son of Daniel and Maria (Simmons)
Smith, the former a son of Joseph Smith, a native of Connecticut, and who
settled in Crawford County in 1819 (see sketch of Daniel Smith, Sr.). Our
subject was united in marriage, February 22, 1879, with Ida, daughter of
Cyrus and Caroline (Carpenter) Bean, of this township. To this union was
born one child — Lee. In politics Mr. Smith is a Democrat.
ALONZO W. SPAULDING, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Venango, was
born in Albion, Erie Co., Penn., April 2, 1844, son of Joseph and Ann (Ken-
nedy) Spaulding, who settled in Oil Creek Township, this county, in 1845, and
there lived and died. They were natives of Massachusetts, and among the
early settlers of Erie County, .Penn. They were parents of six children:
Emily, deceased wife of S. Stetson; Granville, killed instantly by falling
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through the floor of a building in Oil Creek Township, Penn. ; Lavina, wife
of J. W. Winans; Armitta, wife of Edwin Fuller; Alonzo W. and Sidney S.
Our subject resided in Oil Creek Township till 1867; then lived five years in
Venango Township, this county, engaging in mercantile business. In 1872 he
located on his present farm in this township, where he has since engaged in
farming and has a dairy of seventeen to twenty cows; he is a breeder of short-
horn and Durham cattle, those he has being registered in the American Herd
Book. He was married, October 11, 1864, to Lottie C, daughter of William
and Mary (Neeb) George, and grand-daughter of David George, a native of
Wales and one of the first settlers in this township. To this union were born
foar children: William J., Anna M., Lee and Raymond. Mr. Spaulding is
an enterprising, thrifty farmer; is a F. & A. M. in good standing; in politics
a Republican.
JOHN STRAUSS, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Lehigh County,
Penn., January 24, 1825, son of Daniel and Sarah (Swartz) Strauss, who set-
tled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1829, taking up 400 acres of
land, mostly cleared by them, and a part of which is now owned by Sarah
Strauss and the subject of this sketch. Our subject's father was a son of
Daniel Strauss; both were natives of Lehigh County, and settled in Woodcock
Township, this county, in 1829. Sarah, his wife, was a daughter of Daniel
Swartz, also of Lehigh County, who settled here about the same time. Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Strauss, Jr., had five children: James, deceased; Louis,
deceased; John; Amelia, wife of John Diehl, and Eliza, wife of John Work.
Our subject was married, January 22, 1849, to Mary A., daughter of Abraham
and Sally (Deshler) Deichman, early settlers of Saegertown. By this union
there are six children: Daniel, Mary (wife of John Aulbauch), Sarah, Ellen,
Emma and John. Mr. Strauss has always lived on his farm in Woodcock
Township. He is a member of the Lutheran, and his wife of the German
Reformed Church.
NICHOLAS R. STULL, farmer, P. O. MeadviUe, was born in Bedford
County, Penn., January 9, 1820, son of George and Catherine (Roudebush)
Stull, who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1826, locating on a
tract of land now owned by Samuel and Julia Little and Jacob Stull and
W illiam Long, which Mr. Stull cleared with the assistance of his boys.
George was a son of Nicholas Stull, a native of Germany, and parent of ten
children, viz.: Susan (deceased); Nicholas R. ; Michael (deceased); John
(deceased); Jacob; an infant (deceased); George; Samuel; Julia, wife of J. H.
Little (deceased) and Eli. The subject of this sketch was married, September
22, 1844, to Sarah R., daughter of John and Catherine (Thorpe) Sayre, early
settlers of Richmond Township, this county. By this union there are four
children: Zachary T., Martha E., wifeof William Burns; Sadie C. and Eudora.
Mr. Stull has lived in this township since his father's settlement and resided
on his farm since 1849. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Stull
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DARIUS THOMAS, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, June 14, 1825, sou of Norman and Sally (Colter)
Thomas, former of whom, a native of Massachusetts, settled in that township
about 1812. His parents. Samuel and Elizabeth Thomas, located in Wood-
cock Township, this county, about the same time, on the farm now owned by
our subject, where he (Samuel) built a log-cabin and cleared about seven acres,
subsequently removing to Cambridge Township, and there died. He, with his
sons — Samuel, Norman and Hezekiah — came to this county at the same time.
Norman Thomas located three quarters of a mile from Cambridgeboro, on the
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farm now owned bj George Thomas, which he cleared and improved and
where he died. He was twice marrieJ, having by his first wife, Sally Morev,
two children: Orland (deceased) and Norman. His second wife, Sally,
daughter of Thomas Colter, who settled in Venango Township, this county,
in 1796, bore him nine children: George; Elizabeth, wife of John Doctor;
Darius; Jefferson (deceased); Mary (deceased); Edwin (deceased); Wilson C. ;
Josiah (deceased), and Washington. Our subject was married, September 4,
1350, to Margaret, daughter of James and Mary (Humes) Doctor, of Cambridge
Township, this county. By this union there were four children: James Ver-
non (deceased), Ada C, Frank J. and Jefferson L. In 1850 Mr. Thomas set-
tled on the farm where he still resides, which comprises 150 acres, ninety of
which he has cleared and cultivated. He has held several township offices.
In politics is a Democrat.
WILSON C. THOMAS, farmer, P. O. Woodcock, was born in Cambridge
Township, this county, October 31, 1832, sou of Norman and Sally (Colter)
Thomas, the former of whom, a native of Berkshire County, Mass., settled
in what is now Cambridge Township, this county, about 1812, locating on the
farm now owned by George Thomas, a good share of which he cleared and
improved. His father, Samuel Thomas, "settled in Woodcock Township, this
county, about the same time. Norman Thomas was twice married (see sketch
of Darius Thomas), his second wife being Sally, daughter of Thomas Colter,
who settled in what is now Venango Township, this county, in 1796. Our
subject was married. May 11, 1853, to Helen E. , daughter of George and
Margaret (Humes) Doctor, of Cambridge Township, this county. Her paternal
grandparents, Leonard (son of George Doctor, a native of Germany) and
Elizabeth (Humes) Doctor, settled in Cambridge Township, this county, in
1800. Her maternal grandparents, Archibald and Elizabeth (McCamant) Humes
were natives of Ireland. Our subject and wife have nine children: George
D., Valorus A., Fred E., Hugh M. , Jennie A., Albert A., Norman, Vernon and
Frank. In 1853 Mr. Thomas went to Iowa, where he remained nearly two
years, and there his eldest son, George D., was born. In 1855 he returned to
Cambridge, living there till 1871, when he purchased the farm on which he
now resides. He is a member of the Knights of Honor. Has held various
township offices; in politics is a Democrat.
ANDREW J. TRACE, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Vernon
Township, this county, August 2, 1840, son of John and Anna (Brown) Trace,
natives of this county. The former was a son of Frank Trace, one of the first
settlers of Vernon Township, and of German descent The latter was a daugh-
ter of Ferdinand Brown, an early settler of Summit Township, this county.
Our subject was reared on a farm, and has always followed agricultural pur-
suits. He was married, January 3, 1867, to Susan, daughter of John and
Sarah (Saxton) Van Marter, of Vernon Township, this county, formerly of
Groton, N. Y. By this union there were born two children: Emmet and Sarah
(deceased). Mr. Trace came to Woodcock Township, this county, in the spring
of 1873, locating on the farm where he now resides. He is a member of the
K. of H. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
FRANCIS C. WAID, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, April 23, 1833. Pember Waid, his grandfather, was
born August 21, 1774, in Lyme, Litchfield Co., Conn., and was there mar-
ried to Anna Lord, daughter of Samuel Lord, born May 22, 1776, and died
February 2, 1844. Pember Waid died February 15, 1852. They are both
interred in the Blooming Valley Cemetery, Woodcock Township, this county.
They were the parents of the following children: Erastus S., born May 24,
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1800, married Elvira Simmons (have two sons: Lisander, now in Jamestown,
N. Y., and Walter, residing near Centerville, this county); Ira C, bom August
15, 1801, died January 27, 1870; Mary A., born February 26, 1803 (she was
visited by Mr. Waid on New Year's Day, 1885, and found "quite well," her
daughter Clarissa living with her; she resides in Jamestown, Chautauqua Co.,
N. Y. ; she married Philander Simmons, a farmer by occupation, raised a fam-
ily of ten children — six boys and four girls — all of whom are now living except
Ira, who served his country three years, died October 11, 1867, of illness
contracted in the army; Philander Simmons moved to Jamestown in 1855 and
there died December 13, 1882); Martha L., born May 18, 1804, died January
22, 1833 (she married Lathrop Allen, whose eldest son, HeuryO., painted the
portraits of our subject, his wife and his parents); Eliza C, born January 11,
1806, married G. Phillips (she is a widow and lives on her farm near Town-
ville, this county, with Pember Phillips, her youngest son; her husband died
May 4, 1853, and is interred at Townville); Samuel L., born June 11, 1808,
removed to Michigan after middle life, and there died about 1862; George
\V., born January 21, 18lO, died December 4, 1861; Phoebe W., born Septem-
ber 24, 1811, married Cyrus Goodwill, who died May 16, 1855, aged forty-
five years, one month, eleven days, and is interred at Blooming Valley (she is
living at present with her youngest son, Albert Goodwill, in Warren County,
Penn.; Mr. Waid had the pleasure, in company with his two eldest sons, of
calling on his Aunt PhcBbe, the end of November, 1884, and found her well
and sitting in a rocking chair that is over one hundred years old, once owned
by her uncle. Samuel Lord); Clarissa U., born January 26, 1813, died June
16, 1853 (she married George Roudebush; they lived and died in Blooming
Valley; George Roudebush died November 15, 1865, aged fifty-two years,
eleven months, nineteen days; he was Postmaster a long time; he was a man-
ufacturer of window sash; Ralph Roudebush, their eldest son, now lives where
they did); Henry A., born January 25, 1816, removed to the West in early
life, served his country in the war of the Rebellion, and died in Illinois about
1863; Andrew G., a carpenter and joiner by trade, having worked several years
with George Roudebush, Blooming Valley, born May 11, 1818 (living in Dex-
ter, Mich.), and Horace F., born July 12, 1820, lives in Blooming Valley, this
county (he served his country during the late war of the Rebellion). Pember
Waid was a ship-carpenter, a vocation he chiefly followed until he came to this
county, where, after constructing canal-boats here for a short period, he with-
drew from active life. Our subject has heard Pember Waid say he saw the
British troops when they burned the American shipping at Pettibaug (now
Essexl, Conn. Ira C, the second son in this family and father of our subject,
was born in Litchfield County, Conn., and came with Jared Shattuck, driving
a four-horse team from Connecticut to Meadville, in the fall of 1816. They
were six weeks on the road. The family came in the spring of 1817. He
worked three years and six months for Mr. Shattuck after coming to Meadville.
In the summer of 1817 he helped to haul brick to build Allegheny College.
He and Jeremiah Smith, dui-ing the winter of 1825-26, helped to stock Mr.
Canaday's mills, situated on Conewango Creek, nine miles below Jamestown,
Chautauqua Co., N. Y., and our subject has heard his father say that Jeremiah
Smith and he put forty logs into the Conewango in one day, the trees being
taken right from the stump. June 12, 1825, Ira C. Waid married Elizabeth
P. Morehead, of Fai-mington, Hartford Co., Conn., daughter of Robert and
Sarah (Clark) Morehead, who were parents of eight children, viz. : Temperance,
born December 20, 1796, died March 11, 1869, at the residence of R. L.
Waid, Mead Township, this county, and is interred in Blooming Valley Ceme-
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tery (she married James Fergerson, and the family have all passed away
except Robert A. Fergerson, who still lives on the small farm of two acres,
part of the farm bought by his grandfather, Robert Morehead, on which his
parents lived and ou which Robert A. makes an excellent living; he is a car-
penter and joiner, having learned his trade of his uncle, Joseph Finney, with
whom he worked for several years, but he has since followed farming);
Lydia, born November 1, 1798, died December 24, 1798; John, born Decem-
ber 24, 1799, died February 15, 1883: Robert, born March 12, 1802, now
resides on the old homestead in Vernon Township, this county, four miles west
of Meadville on the State road; Thomas, born February 11, 1808, died Sep-
tember 23, 1829; William C, born March 6, 1810, died April 29, 1857 (in his
lifetime he did more days' work on the farm of Ira C. Waid than any person
outside of the members of the family, and many hours in youth and manhood
did he labor on the farm with Francis C. Waid, with whom dear recollections
of those days are ever present); Elizabeth P. (our subject's mother), born
August 26, 1804, died January 7, 1882, and Sarah, born August 7, 1813, died
December 10, 3870, and is buried in Greendale Cemetery. Meadville, where
she had erected a beautiful little monument bearing this inscription: " To my
husband, Joseph Finijey, born November 18, 1811, died December 6, 1853 "
(he was the second interred in Greendale Cemetery). Robert Morehead was a
native of Ireland, born December 25, 1767, died November 12, 1851, and is
interred at Meadville by the side of his wife in the old grave-yard; he was
twice married; he came to America in 1787 and worked at his trade, that of a
weaver, for several years in Philadelphia, New York and Newburg, N. Y. He
afterward went to Farmington, Conn., and there married Sarah (Clark) More-
head, born March 12, 1771, died July 23, 1825. The record of the Clark
family dates her lineage back to the landing of the "May Flower." To Mr.
and Mrs. Ira C. Waid were born four children: Robert L. (deceased), George
N., Franklin P. (deceased) and Francis C. Our subject's parents and deceased
brothers, as well as his grandparents — Pember and Anna (Lord) Waid — and
other relatives not here mentioned, are interred in the Blooming Valley Cem-
etery, and on August 13, 1884, Mr. Waid, assisted by Sherman and Root, of
Cambridgeboro, this county, and others, erected to their memory a plain Quincy
gray granite monument brought from Massachusetts. It is known as the
" Waid Monument." On the west side of it are the names of his grandparents,
father and mother, all born in Connecticut; on the south side is hia father's
family record; on the north side his own family record, and on the east side
the following inscription: " In memory of my father, mother and kindred, this
monument is erected by F. C. Waid." The height of the monument is nine
feet, and its cost $400. At the graves of Anna and Pember Waid, also that of
our subject's twin brother, Ira C. Waid had suitable tombstones erected, and
after his death his widow had one placed at his grave, all of which are extant.
R. L. Waid's resting place is near these, and is marked by a monument which
was erected at a cost of $175. Franklin P., twin brother of the subject of
this sketch, died May 28, 1854, aged twenty-one years, one month and five
days, cut off in the very bloom of youth, torn from the companionship of the
brother who had accompanied him into the world, and who was his everyday
associate through childhood, boyhood and youth.
Life is but a fleeting show, and submit we must, with becoming reverence,
to the bereavements that teach us, as a lesson, how transitory we are, and how
soon we must decay. At the demise of this noble- hearted young man a sin-
gular instance of the fulfillment, to the hour and minute, of a presentiment
or prevision occurred. Franklin was prostrated with typhoid fever which con-
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tined him to the house and his bed seven weeks to a day, and the day before
he died he said, addressing the members of the familj' as they all stood near
hia bedside, "This is the last day I will be with you," and then, intimating
that they might not believe it, added, "It is so; I will die to-morrow at noon.''
Next morning early he called his father to his bedside and said, "Father, this
is the last day I will be^with you; I will die at 12 o'clock to-day." And this
he repeated hour after hour till his spirit fled to the "undiscovered country
from whose bourn no traveler returns," precisely as the old family clock
struck the hour of twelve. The loss of his brother has been to Mr. Waid one that
no lapse of time can ever restore, and the memory of him and the many happy
days spent in each other's companionship, no prosperity, no adversity can ever
" In my youth," writes Mr. Waid, "at the age of about sixteen, I began
writing down the little transactions and common events of my life, together
with such notable things as claimed my attention in our community. At the
age of seventeen I was so interested in my undertaking, and did not want to
lose what I had written, so I bought quite a large book, 8x10, containing
about 400 pages. In this book, in the year 1851, I began writing, keeping a
kind of journal, personal and otherwise. I thought it a hard task at first, and
it was only with reluctance that I could persuade myself to continue, but here
is the old saying, ' No real excellence without labor.' I pursued it, and
instead of disliking, I loved it. It proved a source of pleasure to me then,
and has been a great satisfaction as well as profit ever since. On Saturday,
April 22, 1854, the day before our marriage, I found I had written the book
through, except the last page, and had only perhaps improved the spare
moments that would have otherwise been lost. I want others to profit from a
wise improvement of their time. It is the little things after all that make a
useful life. I bought N. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary March 30, 1852,
and I find written in connection with my mame my motto of life as expressed
then and there. It is: 'Be industkious and active in life — better wear out
THAN RUST.' He who said, ' To him ivho walkeih uprightly I loill irithhold
no good thing,' means or implies action, and that, too, in the right direction.
How important it is for the young man setting out in life to take the right
path. Solomon says: '/n all thy ivays acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
thy path.' David said: 'Commit thy way unto the Lord and He rcill bring
it to pass.' So there is something in holding communion with the Lord.
Some may wonder at so many thoughts like these, but that which I love best I
expect to love longest, and I want others to seek the truth which will make us
free and good."
Our subject often meditates with sincere gratitude on the blessings
imparted to him in his childhood by the example and teachings of his Chris-
tian, Godfearing parents. To them he feels indebted for the maxims incul-
cated on him that in after life led him to seize the precious moment when it
was so ordained he should, to use his own words, " choose a way of his own."'
At the age of seventeen Mr. Waid, ever bearing in mind the injunctions of his
parents to love and fear the Lord, came to appreciate that the most important
thing in life was not only obedience to his father and mother, but also a recogni-
tion of the Scriptural advice as given by St. Matthew: "But seek ye first the
kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto
you." Mr. Waid sought this at the State Road Church on the evening of the
10th of January, 1851, during a revival meeting conducted by the Rev. S. K.
Paden and other ministers. It was a notable time long to be remembered
in this community, where many sought the Lord and found peace and pardon;
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young and old here bowed before the Lord seeking salvation. It was here
Pember Waid learned the way of life, and continued therein faithfully serving
his Master until He bade him come up higher. This meeting continued sev-
eral weeks, and some, to-day, who embraced it then, are teaching the Gospel;
and Mr. Waid desires to impress on every one, particularly the youth of our land,
that he finds this same seeking after righteousness helps him wonderfully to
solve the problem of life, and he confidently afSrms that he owes all his
success to a proper regard for the apostle's injunction and his parents'
lessons in OBEDIENCE, INDUSTRY and ECONOMY.
In his seventeenth year, when his twin brother and he chose the good way,
their parents presented each of them with a Bible. George N. Waid has
Franklin's Bible, and our subject still possesses his own, but has found it
necessary, after twenty-two years of wear and tear, to' have it rebound, and, of
all books, he contends, that one is still his choice. "The truth set forth
there," says he, "is grander than any scene in nature. How I love to contem-
plate it. I have had the pleasure of looking on the beautiful scenery of the
Hudson Kiver, and several times in my life of surveying the grandeur of
Niagara Falls with other scenes and wonders in nature, and it was only when
I viewed them in the light of inspiration that I received the greatest amount
of pleasure. I would 'look through nature up to nature's God.' "
The early days of our subject were spent in assisting his father about the
farm, and attending the common schools. (He has two school-cards, one given
to his twin brother, the other to himself, both bearing this date: "June 18,
1838; Lucinda Gleen, teacher.") From this he went direct to Allegheny Col-
lege for two terms (the fall of 1851 and the spring of 1852). In that spring Mr.
Waid boarded with his uncle, Joseph Finney; " one of the best uncles he ever
had." HiswifewasMr. Waid's mother's youngest sister. Mr. Finney was a car-
penter and joiner, one of Meadville's most expert workmen. He gave employ-
ment to several men, and erected many buildings in his day, both in town and
country. In 1845 he built Ira C. Waid's house, where our subject's son,
Guinnip P., now lives. When Francis C. VVaid and his twin brother, Frank-
lin P., were boys, Mr. Finney, while he was building the house spoken of,
made each of them a hand-sled of common ash flooring, and one of these sleds
remained in existence till worn out, not very long ago. by Mr. Waid's young-
est son, Fred F. There were six children in Joseph Finney's family, only one
of whom is now living — Joseph R., a dentist in Pittsburgh, Penn. The eldest
son, David Finney, who learned his father's trade, built, in ]861, the house
Francis C. Waid now lives in; also, at a later date, George N. Waid's house.
At that time (the fall of 1851 and spring of 1852) there was no academy at
Meadville nor Saegertown, but being acquainted with S. S. Sears, who gradu-
ated in 1852 from Allegheny College, Mr. Waid was induced by him to accom-
pany him to Waterford, Erie County, where he (Mr. Sears) had received an
appointment as teacher; and so our subject became one of his pupils during
the fall term of 1852, in company with C. R. Slocum and E. T. Wheeler,
boarding with Matthew Smith, a farmer. In the fall of 1853 Mr. Waid
attended, one term, the academy at Meadville, taught by Samuel P. Bates and
Thomas Thickstun, C. R. Slocum and he boarding, during that term, with
Mr. Henderson. These four terms comprised his entire education outside of
what he obtained in the common schools. Our subject relates with character-
istic pride how that the first dollar he ever earned was got by picking straw-
berries along with his twin brother and selling them at five cents per quart,
with the proceeds of which they had the privilege of buying their own clothes,
and still they had some "spending money." At the age of fifteen he made his
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first trip from home, assiBting Charles Hodge and Bowers in driving cattle
from this county to Heard's Corners, four miles from Goshen, Orange Co.,
N. Y. , and on his return he had his first ride on a railway train, from Albany
to Schenectady (sixteen miles). Mr. Waid has, since then, ridden many thou-
sands of miles, but no journey has ever given him so much pleasure as that
short trip on the cars. He also sailed on the lake steamer "Bunker Hill," from
Buffalo to Erie, (the lake was rough but he did not get seasick, though glad
when they came into port), footing it thence home, thinking, as he plodded on
his way, he had seen part of the world in earnest.
The day Mr. Waid informed his parents that he was about to get married,
his mother said to him, "Well! if you do eo, my son, you will have to work
for a living." Shakespeare says there are "tongues in trees, books in the running
brooks, sermons in stoties and good in everything;" and the following homily
from the pen of Mr. Waid himself, in reference to his love for labor, will tes-
tify that he fully endorses the aphorism "there is good in everything." "If I
have to say it for myself," says Mr. Waid, "(and there is truth enough in it to
bear me out), over thirty years of my life have been spent in the solution of
that problem, and I am not yet tired, for — I LOVE LABOR. I know it is a saying
few utter, but I am one of those few, and to-day I thank my mother for so
much advice given in so few words. That knitting represented in her portrait
in this volume means something. I am truly glad the days and years of my
life have passed so joyously on the farm. It is written in the good Book: 'The
blessing of the Lord it maketh rich and He addcth no sorrow with it.' Prov.
X, 22. How true it is!" Mr. Waid was married on his twenty-first birthday,
April 23, 1854, which, falling on a Sunday, he claims caused no inten'uption
to daily labor. The partner of his choice, Miss Eliza C. Masiker, is a daugh-
ter of Jacob and Clarissa (Wood) Masiker, early settlers of Randolph Township,
this county, and who came from Hinsdale, Cattaraugus Co. , N. Y. In Jacob
Masiker's family were eight children; Ara, Willis, Matilda J., Eliza C. , Avery
W., Moses, James H. and George K. Menses was a soldier in the One Hun-
dred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was in several battles
and was wounded in the right elbow, having almost lost the use of that arm
ever since (he owns sixty acres of the old homestead in Randolph Tovroship,
this county, and there resides); James H. was a soldier in the Eighty- third
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the battle of Fair Oaks in
front of Richmond; George K., being in Iowa, enlisted in a regiment there
and died in the hospital. Jacob Masiker died January 30, 1860, and is interred
in Blooming Valley; Clarissa, his widow, died several years after in Cattar-
augus County, N. Y. , the land of her nativity. "Whoso findeih a ivife findeth
a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord." (Prov. xviii, 22). Jacob Masi-
ker had but two daughters and Mr. Waid says he has often thought, and has
had time enough since his marriage (over thirty years) to think how fortunate
he and Mr. Cutshall were in finding them when they did. The words of Sol-
omon proved literally true. They had found "a good thing," even if they
failed somewhat in their expectations.
To Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Waid have been born three children, viz.:
Franklin I., married to Maggie E. Moore, March 15, 1877; Guinnip P., mar-
ried to Anna M. Slocum, March 31, 1883, and Fred F., born March 0, 1868.
Boys seem to predominate in the Waid family, for the children of Ira C.
Waid and those of R. L. Waid were all boys, and Francis C. has made no
change to the seeming rule, but, as the family record shows, George N. has
outstripped his parents or either of bis brothers in raising a family. Frank-
lin I., after marriage, lived with his father inlaw, having charge of the farm
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which he worked for about three years; then ia 1880-81 he worked on C. A.
Buell's farm. In 1SS2 he took charge of part of his father's farm. In 1883
he went to Knoxville, East Tenn., where he found a place as Superintendent
of Col. William H. Easiley's farm of over 1,600 acres at Muddy Creek Station,
Loudon County, on the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad. Here
he remained about one year. In October of 1883 his parents visited him and
they then had the happiness of seaing, as the Colonel remarked, "the sunny
South, even Knoxville, the garden of the world." Mr. Waid supplies the fol-
lowing short and suggestive account of something he saw on Col. Easiley's
farm: "One morning the Colonel called for me at the residence of my son,
Franklin, and took me a horseback ride over his farm. After looking over a
portion of his large farm, we came to his corn-lield of 100 acres, and as we rode
into the corn, which was planted about four feet apart each way, the height of
the stalks and ears surprised me. I had seen corn in the West, but this was
east Tennessee. Though sitting on a large horse I had to reach up as far as
possible to touch the ears of corn, which beat anything in this line I had ever
seen. My son had cut one of the tall stalks of corn and laid by to show us
when we came how tall corn grew in Tennessee. The stalk measured sixteen
feet, four inches and had two ears; one ear I have now, which I brought home.
In company with George N. Waid and G. W. Cutshall, I again went to east
Tennessee, December 14, 1883. with the intention of buying a farm for my
son, but did not purchase, not being suited. The farm was near . Greeneville,
Greene Co., East Tenn., known as the College farm, owned by Mr. Williams.
We visited, near Greeneville, the family burial place of ex-President Andrew
Johnson, seventeenth President of the United States. His three sons are
interred here." At present Franklin I. is in the employment of George Bush,
of Warren County, Penn. Guinnip P. is living on the old homestead, where
his paternal grandparents lived, and is doing, as his father was wont to
before him — working part of the farm on shares. He began work on the farm
immediately after marriage. Fred F. is a rising young man whose commend-
able disposition endears him to all who know him. At present he is attending
school and, like his father, loves his book, and does his part manfully on the
farm. During the past summer Fred wanted a little piece of ground on
which to plant potatoes and beans and to till for himself, and his interest in
the crops being half, he said, as they were not very good, he would take S5. His
father paid the money and thought nothing more of it. But in a few days Mr.
Waid went to the bank and Mr. Dick, the banker, asked him if he had a boy by
the name of Fred. IVIr. Waid said "Yes." "Well," returned Mr. Dick, "he
has left $10 here and taken a certificate." This was a surprise to Mr. Waid,
and he began to think his son had commenced younger than he did himself in
that line of business. The other 15 Fred had earned little by little. On Mon-
day morning following his wedding Mr. Waid at once commenced an engage-
ment on the farm with his father, at $15 per month, working eight months in
the year, for about four years and teaching school the remaining four months.
(It may not be inopportune to mention here that long before railroads were
built in this county, and even for many years after, Ira C. Waid's residence
was known as the "Drovers' Home." It was the regular stopping-place for
drovers, summer and winter, and our subject has seen as many as three droves of
cattle on the old homestead at a time, in charge of fourteen men, for his
mother to cook for, and that by an old-fashioned fire-place, as she was among
the last in the community to introduce a cook-stove into the house. One drove
of cattle, numbering 600 head, from Texas, once put up at the "Drovers'
Home," the largest that ever passed that way.)
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Mr. Waid then began farming on his own account, renting part of the
farm at first and later working it on shares. He taught, in all, eight district
schools and thereby became well acquainted with many children who grew to
manhood and womanhood, and many also who have long since passed away
All these schools were in Crawford County, and the first school he ever taught
■was the first school established in Blooming Valley, then (1851-52) part of
Woodcock Township. This schoolhouse stands east of the Advent Church,
and is now used as a dwelling-house, while the present school building, large
and beautiful in appearance, is located on a rise of ground more central, a
little south of Main Street or State road.
In 1858 Mr. Waid's father, knowing his son's desire to become the poses-
sor of a little home, sold him fifty acres of land once owned by Pember Waid
and where Francis C. now lives, for $1,300, and this land was paid for in the
following manner: Ira C. Waid gave George N. Waid, who was then living
in Lee County, Iowa, the sum of $500 to help him buy a piece of land, and
also sold R. L. Waid thirteen and a half acres — known as the Goodwill Lot —
crediting our subject with §500 on his purchase, which gave him a good start
with what he had earned and laid by. He (our subject) paid the balance
more easily than he expected. "James Chase and wife," says Mr. Waid,
" while visiting at my father's place, made a remark in my hearing from
which I tried to profit. He said ' a young man who had his health and could
get good wages and the farmer get high prices for everything he had to sell
either in Meadville or Titusville (this was soon after the oil excitement when
times were good in this section) was to be pitied if he did not save something
more than be spent.' This was seed sown on good ground, and I then began
to produce more in order that I might have more to sell. I have but little
faith in the old maxim which young men so often repeat — 'The world
owes me a living.' Better go to work to earn something before you ask for
pay." After George N. Waid came home from the army and had recovered
his health sufficiently to work a little on the farm, he and Francis C. carried
on the labor on their father's farm until 1865. On September 9, that year,
our subject bought George N. Waid"s entire interest in his father's estate,
paying $1,500, which greatly assisted George N. in buying the property be
now owns. At the deaih of his parents, Francis C. Waid became the owner
of two-thirds of the old homestead (at that time the farm comprised 100
acres). E. L. Waid's eldest son, Orlando, is now living on what was his
father's share of the old farm. ISiek P. Waid, R. L. Waid's second son, lives
on thirty-five acres of land lately bought in Richmond Township, this county.
Francis C. Waid is now owner of 300 acres of land under a high state of cul-
tivation, located on the State road five miles east of Sleadville and one mile from
the village of Blooming Valley. There are six buildings on the main farm used
for the storage of hay and grain; the main barn is 32x88 feet, the horse bam
28x36, connected with the main barn by a shed 10x48 feet.. On the farm is a
large cider-mill that has been in use since 1858. For grinding purposes,
horse-power is used, and the first building erected by Ira C. Waid was in
1858, the two-story 24x30 feet structure, substantially put together but so
arranged the horses were not under cover. In 1878 our subject put up an
addition on the east side of this building 28x36 feet, making the mill 30x52
feet under one roof, and this is devoted to a good many other uses than as a
cider-mill.
It is safe to say (if his natural reservedness permits) that Mr. Waid is the
wealthiest farmer and the largest tax payer in Woodcock Township. The cen-
sus of 1880 on farm reports shows an income of about ?2,500 on his farm for
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that year, but it is not in real estate alone that his wealth exists, for he is today
the holder of $20,000 in county bonds and other securities, and is also
assessed with $20,000 money at interest; and besides all these he has other
pecuniary privileges. He is somewhat known as a money loaner; and one
thing is a little remarkable in his favor — in all his dealings he has never yet
sued a person to get his due. Twice in his life he has been sued, and when
he writes the history of his life, he will tell the reason why; at present he has
patience to wait. On being asked one day by a friend how he succeeded in
accumulating so much property, Mr.Waid quaintly replied, ' 'By earning one dol-
lar at a time and then putting that one to work to help me earn another."
Indeed, the life of our subject is an example of that power of patient purpose,
resolute working, steadfast integrity and earnest piety, showing in language
not to be misunderstood, what it is possible to accomplish, and also illustrating
the ef&cacy of self-respect and self-reliance, in enabling a man to work out for
himself an honorable competency and a solid reputation.
For three years or more Mr. Waid had been thinking of buying a farm for
his eldest son, or Guinnip P. , with the intention of his making a life home of it,
so on January 29, 1885, he purchased of Rev. A. S. Goodrich one containing
nearly 100 acres, known as the Jabez Goodrich farm (Jabez Goodrich was
father of Rev. A. S.), situated on the State road four miles east of Meadville,
two miles west of Blooming Valley and less than a mile from the home of F.
C. Waid. Our subject offered Mr. Goodrich $45 per acre for the property,
and they agreed not to survey it but simply " chain" it. Calling Martin Car-
penter, of Blooming Valley, to come and see fair play between old friends
(and for that matter relatives), Mr. "Waid and Mr. Goodrich took each an end
of the chain, and January 28, 1885, though a bitter cold day, tramping around
and through deep snow drifts, and frequently having to change their course,
they finally reached their point and found the measurement to be 97 acres and
124 perches, which would bring $4,399. On examining the amount, Mr. ^V'aid
protested that it did not look well. "Permit me, Archibald," said he, "to
change that sum." " What!" exclaimed Mr. .Goodrich. " Oh! call it $4,400,"
quietly returned Mr. Waid. This business transaction was completed January
30, and Mr. Goodrich returned to the field of his ministerial labors at Ridge-
way, Elk Co., Penn. The purchase of this farm almost at his very door, after
going all the way to east Tennessee for the same purpose, as already narrated,
reminds Mr. Waid of a former transaction. When be was teaching school
and had some opportunity of looking about him, especially in quest of a part-
ner for life, he failed to find the object of his choice, but on coming home he
discovered in his parents' kitchen a young lady doing house-work, and that
young lady is now Mrs. F. C. Waid. "If I am as well satisfied with the
farm I have just bought," says Mr. Waid, "I will indeed be contented."
Our subject has also a little property (three houses) in the Second
Ward, east side Green Street, city of Meadville, and a wood lot sit-
uated about two miles east of his farm in the adjoining township, Rich-
mond, and forty-five acres bought of Daniel Smith, April 10, 1874, lying
south and adjoining the farm, but in Mead Township, and which has been
very much improved since purchased. The last timber on this lot was removed
during the month of March, and at present it is in meadow, except about five
acres, which is used as pasture.
Our subject says there are three things he can always love — a book, a news-
paper and a friend. In connection with books there is another thing Mr. Waid
dearly loves — the Sunday -.pchool, which has with him but one term, and that is
not yet out. His parents taught their children to go to Sabbath-school in child-
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hood at the old State road, and our subject was there last Sunday and wishes
to continue. In youth he bought a very small Testament and for several
years he carried it in his pocket instead of a plug of tobacco. He was satisfied
then and is yet with the choice he made. "I cannot remember the time when
my father," says Mr. Waid, "did not take from one to three or four news-
papers; I loved to read them. Since we were married sve have taken the
papers; we began with one but now take seven or eight; the Meadville Weekly
Republican, then I think known as The Spirit of the Age, has been a weekly
visitor with us ever since we were married. S. S. Sears took my name as a
subscriber in 1854. He who would have friends must show himself friendly
and there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Acting on this rule
will bring friendship by deserving it and especially so when we have the aid
of that Friend spoken of. The earth in her bountiful goodness produces all
the necessaries of life: but what is life without the interchange of thought f"
On his farm, on the north side of the State road, is a field, nearly all meadow,
100 acres in extent, it having contained its present number of acres since 1873.
There is and has been since this land was cleared a lane on the east side of
this field, also a lane on the west side, a sugar bush on the north end of the
lot and a young grove of 130 sugar maples at the northeast corner. The north
end of this field gently slopes to the north. Near the sugar bush is a never-
failing spring in addition to the one about to be spoken of, and on the beauti-
fully rising ground, perhaps eighty rods from the sugar bush, is a hay-barn.
There are also several handsome shade trees (maples) that adorn the field,
which is most beautifully located and is just sufficiently undulating to be free
from the monotony of a constant level or from abrupt hills. In addition to the
natural rolling and graceful surface which nature has given to this most attractive
portion of the earth, she has supplied it with an abundance of the Lord's best
gift to man — pure, sparkling water. Near the east side of the field is one of the
most abu.ndant and never-failing springs to be found in all the country, its
crystal-like current gushing from the earth and flowing diagonally across the
entire field, thus supplying it ad libitum, with ever refreshing water. Like
Jacob's well of old, this spring supplies water to nil who may come, when, by
reason of drouth, other sources fail. People passing by exclaim, "How beau-
tiful that field is! What made it so? Labor?" Yes, the work and indomi-
table perseverance of two or three generations have made this fair meadow
what it now is. Here our subject's grandfather, Pember Waid, and father,
Ira C. Waid, toiled for many long years, spending a large portion of their
lives, assisted by other help, on these same acres, and Mr. Waid himself
feels that he will never regret having devoted much diligent toil to impioving
and beautifying that field. But there was something more than mere manual
labor employed. Thought had to precede and accompany the work that
brought this luxuriant meadow to its present beautiful and productive condi-
tion. This field, containing, according to the deed, "100 acres and allowance,"
was purchased October 7, 1823, of Jared Shattuck, for the sum of S500.
What a change in value and appearance it now presents, over sixty years
from the date of its purchase!
Two objects attract the attention of the people as they pass the homestead
of Mr. Waid, and those are the large field spoken of and a big wood-pile. For
twenty years or more there have been several hundred cords of stove- wood of
various lengths piled up in the wood-yard all the year round, so that when the
dry wood was removed the green might take its place. Some years there have
been as much as 400 cords on hand at a time, and never at any time less than
200; so " Waid's big wood-pile" has become a sort of proverb. It is worthy of
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remark that this wood is generally hauled into the yard during the winter and
cut by hand with the cross-cut saws during the spring before farm work
opens. Orlando Waid and Franklin I. "V^ aid, Mr. Waid's eldest son, cut fif-
teen and a half cords in one day, and our subject, with other help, split and
corded the wood and measured it, perhaps the best day's sawing ever done on
the farm.
Mr. Waid says: "I have hired men who can cut more wood in a day than
I can or ever did, and I have been frequently asked: 'How much did you ever
cut in a day?' On March 10, 1865, my brother George N. required some
wood cut, so with an ax I cut, split and piled two and three quarters cords of
eighteen-inch sugar-tree wood; and next day I cut, split and piled three and
one quarter cords same kind of wood. Do you ask me if I think I ever did
a better day's work? I believe I did. On the day I was thirty-five years old
Henry Smith and I set out in front of his residence and grocery, on the corner
of State and Grove Streets, Meadville, nine sugar maples, quite large trees, all of
which grew well and now greatly add to the looks of that part of the town. Life
is desirable when we do good. I think it was in the spring of 1870 that I
had the pleasure one day, along with my brethren, of setting out twelve trees
by the State Road Church, nearly all of which are now living. (The sheds
were built in December, 1879; the house repaired and new style windows put
in, in 1882. The first house was erected in 1824, the present one in 1847. I
understand there was a log schoolhouse in which meetings were held years
before 1824, and it is said on good authority that the first meeting held in this com-
munity was about seventy-two years ago at Edward Douglas' place, about one
mile northeast of the State Road Church.)" Thomas W. Grayson, Esq., of the
Crawford Democrat, when he and his wife called on Mr. Waid two years ago,
said, on looking over the farm: "It is one of the grandest farms in the county;
such clean fence-rows and beautiful fields; and that large field looks like a
young prairie! (This was soon after haying). "Farm life." adds Mr. Waid
nimself, "includes more than mere agricultural labor, for it offers opportunities,
if embraced, which bring greater peace and happiness than any other occupation,
or as ffreat, at least."
Mr. Waid does his farming on the same principle he does his voting — act-
ing in each the best he knows how, and then trusting the result with Him who
doeth all things well. Mr. Waid's first vote (in 1854) was challenged, and
his chagrin may be imagined when he had to confess he had no property —not
even a cow, So in this instance he voted on his age, being twenty-one years
old the 23d of April that year. After that his wife allowed him to call the
cow, which was her own for benefit of both, his property, and it was accord-
ingly assessed to him, since when he has had no difficulty in casting his vote.
It is written, '^ Seest thou a man diligent in his business: he shall stand before
kings, he shall not stand before m.ean men.'''' Years ago, when he first plunged
into practical farming, our subject would sell the hay off his farm, and some peo-
ple advised him not to do so, as he would soon impoverish the soil. But he did
not stop there; he tried to be more " diligent in business,'''' and so returned to the
farm one of two loads of manure for every load of produce taken therefrom, and
as years have rolled by, he has increased the number of loads of manure, which
accounts for the present fine condition of the land. Mr. Waid and his family,
like other farmers who have raised a variety of crops, have made the growing
of hay the main specialty for the past twenty years. During the last twenty-
five years our subject avers they have taken off the farm and teamed to Mead-
ville market as many loads of wood and as many tons of hay as any one he
knows of, and nearly an equivalent in manure has invariably been returned to
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the soil, thereby increasing the productiveness of his land. In December,
1865, Mr. Waid sold hay, only a few tons, from $28 to $30 per ton, and in the
spring of 1866 it fetched $40 and some as high as $45 per ton. These were the
highest prices obtained by him. The lowest sum he has any knowledge of
having been fetched was $3.50 per ton. Hay brings at present (winter 1884-85)
from $12 to $13.
"Prof. A. B. Hyde," says Mr. Waid, "who was connected with Allegheny
College twenty years, but who is now in Denver, Col., would greet me thus:
' How do you do, happy farmer f ' and the suggestive appellation was so true I
could not go back on it. I miss him now, but I often think^of the man who spoke
those words. In childhood and youth I loved the company of good men, and
when I had an opportunity I sought them out, in order to hear their counsel and
profit by what they would say. If I were to go on a journey and had never learned
anything of the way, how glad I would be to converse with some faithful
friend who had already traveled that way; so when we find men who have been
a little more successful than ourselves, we are anxious to know how they man-
aged it. I want to be doing something to-day that will bring good, now or in
the future, and I know if my motive is right, and my action is good, it will
bring the object sought. You want proof ? ' Whatsoever a vian soweth, that
shall he also reap.' Youth, if you would be safe, do not lose sight of the
old landmarks. In some of the short speeches at our wedding and birthday
celebrations, some of my friends, with Dr. Weter in his remarks said, ' F. C.
Waid is a man who is noted for attending to his own business, and letting
other people's business alone.' In my reply to that statement I have this to ofifer.
In my school days I read of two men — one who attended to his own business, and
the other who neglected it, and frequently meddled with his neighbors' afifairs.
Well, the sequel is this: the man who minded his own business is said to have
made a thousand a year, while the other man failed to make a comfortable
living. And since the reading of that story I have tried to imitate the man
who made the thousand dollars. A tree is known by its fruit. There stand
in our front yard a short distance from the walk that leads to the house, two
large pear trees, one on the right hand, the other on the left; they were pro-
bably set out sixty years ago by Pember Waid, and have borne fruit since my
first recollection of them. They are thrifty and in good condition, promising,
unless some misfortune happens them, to bear fruit for the sixth generation.
My two eldest grandchildren have eaten of their fruit, and for aught I know
the sixth generation may." There is also a pine tree on the east side of the
walk set there by our subject's eldest son over twenty years ago. He brought
this tree from the forest, more than a mile distant, and did all the work him-
self in transplanting it, as the other members of the family cared nothing for
it But the tree grew, and now they value it.
A friend of Mr. F. C. Waid, while on one of his frequent pleasant visits to
the hospitable home of the latter, and when in the reception room, remarked:
' ' You are quite a Tennesseean, I see you have a fireplace in this room. " "Yes,' '
replied Mr. Waid, " and use it when we have occasion to. My mother was the
last parson in this neighborhood to give up cooking by a fire-place, and I know
of but one other family in this community who use a fire-place to sit by, and
the race is between us. Besides, I never find the same comfort sitting by a
stove as by the cheerful chimney corner, and our friends, when visiting us, so
well enjoy the ' old new thing,' in cold weather, we can afford to keep it up on
their account, and so in 1884 you find in my house the good old-fashio t
grate with its cheery firo and cosy hearth." Yes; there is indeed the good old-
fashioned fire-place with its many hallowed associations that are understood by
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US to-day just as they were understood by our forefathers centuries ago; associa-
tions that are linked as closely as love can unite them with all the holy ties of
domestic happiness and peace, ever reminding us that, as the " sacred refuge of
our life," be it the palace or cot, be it regal and stately, or "be it ever
so humble, there's no place like home"
Francis C. Waid's parents only paid one visit to the land of their nativity
(Connecticut) after coming to Pennsylvania, and it was a notable and pleasant
coincidence, not only in their lives, but in the lives of our subject and his wife,
that they four should form the happy party to perform that dutiful and almost
sacred pilgrimage and to remain together during the entire visit. Mr. Waid
himself, in his own graphic manner, thus speaks of this interesting episode in
their lives:
"A good man lives his life twice over, and in this sense I think of my
parents. From my earliest boyhood until their journey through life closed
I have heard them speak of relatives, friends and schoolmates in Connecticut.
Hearing of and seeing are two different things, like faith and works, but the
one often leads to the other; so after a lapse of forty-eight years, my father,
mother, my wife and myself, on August 24, 1864, left for the land of my
parents' childhood and youth. My eldest son — Franklin I — who was then
only in his ninth year, drove us to Waterford in a two-horse carriage, and
returned home the following day. The good visit opened with my old familiar
friend with whom I had boarded when attending the academy in 1852, and
we had the pleasure of calling on relatives and friends at several places. In
the town of Saybrook, Conn., my father met some of his old schoolmates, and
after crossing the Connecticut River and coming into the town where he was
raised, we put up at the home of Benijah Bills, whose father was still living
in the same building. In conversation with him, Mr. Bills said that he had
worked many a day with Pember Waid in the shipyard. Three of my father's
aunts were living, aged seventy -eight, eighty-two and eighty-six respectively.
Visiting the old schoolhouse and play-ground, we found the boys playing (it
being noon recess) as merrily and boisterously as my father and his chums did
on the same ground half a century before. ' There, ' said my father, ' is the
hickory tree I have told you so much about; it does not look as big as I
thought it would be, but it is the same old tree; here we played base ball,'
pointing out the spot.
' Here the meadow, there the tree, the wonted scene,
Where in boyish glee so oft we gambolled on the green.'
"On this I felt like paying my father a compliment, but I was relieved by
my mother saying: 'Ira, you look and act more like a boy now than your young-
est son.' ' Good! ' exclaimed I; ' I have a mother if my father is a boy.' In
company with Mr. Brockway, father showed us where the old cider-mill stood
and how they used to make the cider when he was a boy. There lay the old bed
rock with a groove cut in circular form, perhaps a foot wide by two or three
inches deep, in which a large stone wheel ran to crush the apples, and near
by lay a portion of one of the stone wheels partly covered by grass and rubbish.
After viewing this I did not wonder at my father building a cider-mill and a
good one in its day. When we came to the house where Pember Waid had
lived, my father stepped up to the door (which was open) and, taking off his
hat, said: 'I have got home now, I will go in without knocking.' My
father seemed to me to be as well pleased as anybody could be. The impression
made has never been forgotten. We gathered wild grapes by the same place
where he had picked them in childhood's sunny days along with his brothers
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and sisters. In meeting with relatives and friends my pen is inadequate to
relate more than a few of the joys that came to each of us. We visited For-
estville, Farmington and the city of Hartford, where my parents looked, for
the last time, on those whom they loved so well. Altogether it was one of
the happy events of our lives, and one we shall never forget. Frederick A.
Tifl'any, with whom we seemed to make our home during our visit in that
locality, is my father's cousin. He (Mr. Tiffany) had visited my relatives in
Crawford County previous to our going to Connecticut, and once since with his
wife he visited my parents and myself and family, and my father had the
pleasure of taking them to other relatives and friends, where they rehearsed
for the last time."
To speak of the many acts of charity, liberality and good works of Francis
C. Waid might be here considered an act of superfluity, but is it not written
in the Scriptures: "Let your liberality be known to all men?" Reference
might, in a becoming spirit, be made to the ministers of the Erie Confer-
ence, who can speak in Mr. Waid's behalf as to his relationship in assisting
to build and repair churches, in furthering missionary work, etc., not to men-
tion what he has dune for his own church, his " Pilgrim Home," on the State
road. Mr. Waid has long since realized the fact that " It is more blessed to
give than to receive." Several years ago our subject was present at the dedi-
cation of a church at Saegerton, but did not arrive in time to hear the text.
After a good sermon came the " tug of war " to raise the amount necessary to
free the church from debt. Mr. Waid was waiting for an opportunity which
soon came. Being anxious to know what the text was, he rose to his feet and
said, addressing the speaker: "Sir, please to repeat the text, as I came too
late to hear it, and I will donate $100." "Good!" exclaimed the speaker,
" I hope there are more of you who want to hear the text" Business then
moved on in a lively manner. The text was from Matthew v, 16: "Le< your
light so shine before men that they may see your good ivorks and glorify your
Father ivhich is in heaven." Similar scenes occurred at Blooming Valley,
Townville and some other places where Mr. Waid was present.
In Crawford County, as in many other localities, it is customary to hold
birthday celebrations and wedding anniversary parties, so, as he says himself,
Mr Waid found he had gained a day (if it did take fifty years to find it out);
his fiftieth birthday and twenty-ninth wedding anniversary were celebrated
April23, 1883. One of the presents was a reclining chair valued at $12.50;
in .return the family likenesses were distributed to the party. The family group
known as "F. C. Waid's Family, 1884," is still being offered, and is said to be
the best they have had taken. The daughtersin-law in the family are con-
sistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject has held
several township offices; in politics he is a mild Republican.
In this volume appear portraits of our subject and wife, his father and
mother and their children, except the twin brother, and the only reason his
likeness is not in this book is because his portrait was never taken, or Mr.
Waid would, if possible, find greater pleasure in placing it here than those of
either of the other brothers which appear, but his image is so engraved in his
memory that, as has been said, neither prosperity nor adversity can ever efface it.
There also appear portraits of the other members of the family, and it is due
to the memory, love and respect Mr. Waid bears toward his parents and kin-
dred that such remembrances of them are placed on record in the history of
Crawford County. In Mr. Waid'syouth, beingsomuch in the company of his
twin brother, it became a common expression with him to say " Frank and I,"
but it has almost become as frequent for him to express himself thus: "George
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and I," referring to George \V. Cutshall, they having spent so much of their
time together in labor on each of their farms and elsewhere, as well as in vis-
iting at home. They have traveled thousands of miles in each other's company
and, as Mr. Cutshall says, "have crossed many a wooden bridge and some iron
bridges, together, safely." In the Bible it is written by the wisest man,
" Thine oion friend and thy father's friend forsake not.''' G. W. Cutshall was
Mr. Waid's father's friend, and he was also a true friend of our subject in
their youth, before either was married, and the relationship which they have
sustained toward each other since is one in which true friendship has existed
and is now fully realized and appreciated by both parties. So Mr. Waid has
chosen Mr. Cutshall from among his friends as one on whom he might have
the pleasure of bestowing a lasting token of esteem and friendship by having
his consent to place his (Mr. Cutshall's) portrait in the history of Crawford
County, another testimony to Mr. Waid's proverbial generosity.
" When a man' s ways please the Lord., He maketh even his enemies to be at
peace witli him. " "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's chil-
dren, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just." (Matthew, v, 40.)
' ' And if any man loill sue thee at the latv and take aivay thy coat, let him have
thy cloak also." (And verse 44.) " But I say unto you love your enemies, 'bless
them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ichich
despitefully use you and persecute you. (Ist Corinthians, xiii, 13.) And now
abideth faith, hope, charity, these three, but the greatest of these is charity."
In conclusion Francis C. Waid says, '" Here I not only desire to express my
thankfulness to the Giver of all good, but also to them who are so deserving,
and may life continue on as pleasant, as peaceful and as happy in the future,
until we arrive at our long Home."
GEORGE N. WAID, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, October 27, 1829; son of Ira C. and Elizabeth P.
(Morehead) Waid, natives of Connecticut. Ira C. was a son of Pember Waid,
of Connecticut, and settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1816,
locating on the farm now owned by Francis C. Waid, which they cleared and
improved. Mrs. Ira C. Waid was a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Clark)
Morehead, former a native of Ireland, and who settled in Yernon Township,
this county, in 1818. To Ira C. Waid and his wife were born four children,
viz.: Robert L., deceased; George N. ; Franklin P., deceased, and Francis C.
— the last two named were twins. Our subject was man-ied, April 30, 1855,
to Mary J., daughter of Cyrus and Priscilla (Gilbert) Bean, early settlei-s of
this tovmship, formerly of Bucks County, Penn. To this union were born ten
children: Iowa (born in Lee County, Iowa, wife of Walter Joslin, and living
in this county), Elizabeth P. (born in Lee County, Iowa, wife of William
Riddle, and living in Bolivar, Allegany Co., N. Y.), Blanche E. (also a native
of Lee County, Iowa, wife of Augustus Auderhalt, and living in Union, Erie
Co., Penn.), Greely (died March 27, 18(54, aged two years, ten months and five
days), Grant N., Ira C, Jennie L., Plunmar B., Lloyd, and Charley (born Octo-
ber 21, 1881). Mr. Waid moved to Iowa in 1855, taking a span of good
horses with him, and bringing them back to Crawford County on his return
home in 18G0. While in Iowa our subject was visited in the spring of 1857
by his parents, and in the fall of 1800 by his brother, Francis C, who then
for the first time saw " the West," and he accompanied his brother and family
on their journey fifteen days after leaving West Point, Iowa, as far as Indian-
apolis, Ind., where he left them, thence returned to Erie, Penn., by rail,
and from there to Meadville by stage. Our subject's father assisted him in
buying a piece of land in Iowa, on which he built a house and which he
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farmed until his return home, but several years afterward sold, as renting
property so far away was not profitable. Mr. Waid has resided since 1865 on
his present farm located on the Dickson road, four miles northeast of Mead-
ville, and one mile north of the Methodist Episcopal Church on the State
road. He has a saw-mill for custom work, which he operates during four
months in each year. Mr. Waid enlisted during the late Rebellion in July,
18G2; received a gunshot through the lungs at the battle of Gettysburg, July
I, 1863, and was honorably discharged on account of disability February 18,
1804. Francis C. Waid, George N. Waid, and their brother-in-law, George
W. Cutshall, have traveled many thousand miles together. In 1876 they vis-
ited the Centennial; in the fall of 1880 they had the pleasure of visiting
friends and relatives in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska; and in December,
1883, they made a trip to Knoxville, East Tenn., on which occasion Mr.
Francis C. Waid's mission was one of business and to see his eldest son. Mr.
Waid in politics is independent. His portrait appears in this volume through
the liberality and as a complimentary tribute from his only brother now living,
F. C. Waid.
DANIEL WEIKAL, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Columbia
County, Penn., December 7, 1822, son of Daniel and Mary M. (Savage) Wei-
kal. When he was two years old his parents moved to Venango County, Penn.,
where they lived and died. They had nine children, sis now living: Eliza-
beth (wife of Seth T. Newton, of Haytield Township, this county), William,
John, Daniel, Martha (wife of James Curtis, of Oakland Township, Venango
Co., Penn.,) and Joseph. The subject of this sketch lived in Venango County,
Penn., until 1844, when he came to this county, and in 1845 purchased the
farm on which he resides in this township, which he has partly cleared and
improved himself. He has been twice married. On first occasion, January
16, 1845, to Mary, daughter of Asa and Mary (Dorrel) Dunn, by whom he had
two children: Mary J. and an infant, both deceased. His second marriage,
July 3, 1860, was with Priscilla, daughter of Adam and Naucy (Dunn) Yocom,
early settlers of this county. Mr. Weikal has filled several of the minor
township ofiBces. In polities he is a Democrat. Both he and bis wife are
membei's of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
G. W. WETER, physician. Blooming Valley, was born in Clarion County,
Penn., October 20, 1847, and is a son of George and Sarah (Lobaugh) Weter.
Our subject acquired his literary education at Callensburg (Clarion Co., Penn.,)
Academy and Clarion Collegiate Institute, Rimersburg (also in Clarion
County). He then for several years engaged in teaching, and was for two
years Assistant Principal of the Clarion Collegiate Institute. In 1871 our
subject began the study of medicine with Dr. R. C. Callahan, of Rimers-
burg, Penn., where he remained until the fall of 1873. After taking a year's
course in the medical department of the Western Reserve College, Cleveland,
Ohio, he began to practice his profession along with Dr. I. W. Mease, of
Shippenville, Clarion Co., Penn., with whom he continued a year and a half.
In the fall of 1875 the Doctor took another course at the Western Reserve
College, Cleveland, graduated in 1876, and in August of that year located at
Blooming Valley, this county, where he has since continued in active practica
Our subject was married March 28, 1876, to Emma J. Mease, of Clariou
County, Penn., by whom he has two children: Arthur R. and Lelah M. The
Doctor and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has
held various offices of trust in Blooming Valley. In politics he is a Repub-
lican.
FRANK H. WILSON (deceased) was born near Doylestown, Bucks Co.,
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renn., July 1, 1813, and is a son of Joha and Elizabnth (Himmelright) Wilson,
who, in the fall of 1827, brought their family and household goods in wagons
and drove stock over the Alleghenies to Meadville, being nearly four weeks on
the journey. They located the same season on a farm on Woodcock Creek,
four miles east of Saegertowu. Our subject was fourteen years old at the
time, and assisted his father to cut the timber preparatory to erecting a large
log-house, where the whole family were reared. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson
were parents of twelve children: Francis H. (deceased), Mary A. (wife of
John H. Culbertson), William (deceased), James. Alfred, Charlotte (deceased),
Julia A. (wife of Hiram Spencer), Redding, John (deceased), Joseph C,
Emily (wife of Simeon Dickson) and Price. Our subject, the eldest, was mar-
ried February 2, 1860, to Eliza, daughter of Patrick and Mary (Sloan) Blair,
natives of Ireland, and who settled in this township in 1835. By this union
there was one child — Agnea M., wife of Robert G. Davison, who has two chil-
dren: Frank W. and James H. Mr. Wilson has always been a farmer and
resided on the old homestead until his death, which occurred November 28,
1882, in his seventieth year. He was wedded to his occupation and early in
life formed habits of industry, economy and frugality. He attained success
in his favorite calling, and his farm was a model of neatness, order and thrift.
For many years previous to his demise he was subject to a peculiarly afflicting
malady, which to a great extent prevented him from associating with the
world, obliging him to lead somewhat the life of a recluse. His widow and
daughter live on the old homestead.
WILLIAM WILSON, farmer, P. O. Meadville, was born in Woodcock
Township, this county, in 1832, and is a son of George and Isabel (Birney)
Wilson, natives of County Armagh, Ireland, who settled in Woodcock Town-
ship, this county, in 1830, on the farm now owned by Daniel Whitehead, which
they cleared and improved. They were parents of thirteen children, ten now
living: Celia, Rachel, Margaret, Jane, Anabel, Thomas, James, William,
George and Edward. Our subject was married March 18, 1877, to Harriet,
daughter of James Foster, of New York. By this union are two children:
Willie and Isabel. Mr. Wilson has always lived in his native township,
residing on the old homestead until the spring of 1884, when he traded for
the farm where he now resides. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a mem-
ber of the Methodist Episcopal and his wife of the Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL WISE, farmer. P. O. Meadville, was born in Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., Penn., September 18, 1806; son of Martin and Katherine (Lutz)
Wise. He came to Woodcock Township, this county, with his father, in 1830,
settling a half mile from his present residence. They bought the farm, which
was cleared and improved and is now owned by our subject, in 1837, settling
on it in 1839, and keeping public house until 1858. Martin was twice mar-
ried. Samuel being the only issue by his first union. By his marriage with
Susan Motz, who became his second wife, were five children, three now liv-
ing, viz.: Mary, wife of Michael Minium; Lucinda, wife of Samuel Rich-
ards, and Eliza, wife of G. W. Hecker. The subject of this sketch was mar-
ried October, 1859, to Mary, daughter of John and Catherine Mosier, of Cnsse-
wago Township, this county, who bore him one son — William S. She died in
1878, aged fifty-five. Mr. Wise has tilled various township oiBces. In politics
he is a Republican. He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
CHARLES WOTRING, farmer, P. O. Saegerstown, was born in Lehigh
County, Penn., August 26, 1812; son of Samuel and Eve (Garver) Wotring,
who settled in Woodcock Township, this countj', in 1826, purchasing, in 1827,
the tract of land now owned and occupied by our subject and the County Poor
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Farm, clearing and improving a good share of it. Charles Wotring was mar-
ried, January 15, 1837, to Mary, daughter of Peter and Charlotte (Good)
Beige, who were among the early settlers of this township; they were from
Lehigh County, Penn., and of German descent. To this union were born thir-
teen children, viz. : William, Henry, Eliza (deceased), Gideon, Samuel, Lavina
(wife of Frank Hildebrand), Alfred P., Anna, Daniel, Wayne, Charles, Phebe
C. and an infant (deceased). Mr. Wotring in politics is a Republican. He
and his family are members of the German Reformed Church.
WILLIAM C. WYGANT, insurance agent and Justice of the Peace,
Blooming Valley, was born in Georgetown, Mercer Co., Penn., May 23, 1846;
sou of James and Lucretia B. (Hawley) Wygant. His paternal grandparents,
Jonathan and Phebe (Townsend) Wygant, settled in Mead Township, this
county, in 1836; the former a native of New Jersey and a son of James Wy-
gant, a soldier of the Revolution, also settling in Mead Township in 1836; the
latter was a daughter of Samuel Townsend, of Chemung County, N. Y.
James, the father of our subject, was twice married; on first occasion, Septem-
ber 18, 1844, to Lucretia B., daughter of William H. and Lucretia B. (Ben-
ton) Hawley, of Schoharie County, N. Y., by whom he had four children:
William C. , Jennie (wife of William Hess), John and James (deceased). He
married, August 6, 1854, for his second and present wife, Maria, daughter of
Loren and Mary (Collins) Culter, of Randolph Township, this county, and by
this union has had three children: Mary (deceased), Ella M., wife of Dr. Fred
Clark, and Ira C. Mr. Wygant worked at shoe-making for many years, and in
1865 embarked in mercantile business in Blooming Valley, which he followed
till 1881. He served six years as Justice of the Peace. Was ordained Elder
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1879. Our subject was married. May
20, 1865, to Nancy M., daughter of Hugh C. and Isabelle (Emrich) Thomp-
son, of Mead Township, this county, and to this union were born eight chil-
dren: Eva, Hugh S. (deceased), Gertrude, Lucretia B. (deceased), Lynn, Mor-
ris (deceased), Agnes and Ida. Hugh C. Thompson settled in Mead Town-
ship, this county, in 1854. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in 1862,
serving three years, was taken prisoner and incarcerated in Andersonville and
later in Salisbury prison, where he died of starvation. During that war Mr.
Wygant also enlisted, January 23, 1864, in Company I, One Hundred and
Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of
Resaca, Dallas, Pine Knob and many other engagements, and was honorably
discharged with the entire regiment in August, 1865. Our subject has been a
resident of Blooming Valley for thirty-seven years; has held the office of Con-
stable seven years; County Auditor three years, and is now serving his second
term as Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the K. of H. and K. L. of
H. and State Police; in politics he is a Republican. His wife and eldest
•daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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JAMESTOWN, MERCER COUNTY.
WILLIAM GIBSON, M. D., Jamestown, Mercer Co., Peun., was born
January 22, 1813, in Oswego County, N. Y., son of Samuel and Mary (McDon-
ald) Gibson, natives of Scotland, who came to America at the time of the insur-
rection, in 1791. The grandfather of our subject, father of Samuel Gibson,
for political oflfenses had to flee his native country, and was put aboard a ship,
conccip.led in a hogshead; he was safely landed at New York, and finally settled
in Aviyy]'*, N. Y. He had six children, of whom Samuel was the oldest.
Samuel, in 1812, emigrated to Oswego County, N. Y. (then thickly inhabited by
Indians), called the "far West." Their mode of travel was on horseback and on
foot along Indian trails. Samuel Gibson and John VanBuren, the brother
of Martin VanBuren (subseqiTent President of the U. S.), purchased a large
pine tract of land, put up mills, and shipped their lumber down the Oswego
River to a French post on the bank of Lake Ontario, where the city of
Oswego now stands.
Samuel Gibson died in 1815, leaving two children: William, our
subject, then two years old, and Mary, the wife of Dr. William Cotton,
of Brownsville, Penn., now deceased. Our subject spent his youth at Har-
risburg, Penn., and there commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Samuel
Agnew, of Harrisburg, Penn., resuming his studies with Dr. Alexander Proud-
fit, of Oswego, N. Y. He graduated at New York Medical University. The
Doctor holds the oldest diploma on record in Mercer County, Penn. Our subject
commenced the practice of medicine in the city of Oswego with Dr. Proudfit,
his preceptor. In the fall of 1836 he left for St. Louis to resume his profes-
sion, but being detained en route at Jamestown, Penn., he concluded to remain
there.
The line dividing Crawford and Mercer Counties originally passed
nearly central through the village of Jamestown, Penn. That portion of
South Shenango Township, Crawford County, by legislative action, was set
over to the boro of Jamestown, and merged under the jurisdiction of Mercer
County.
The Doctor was married to Susan, youngest daughter of Joseph
Beatty, who resided near Meadville, Penn. They have no children. He and
hie wife live in a palatial residence with beautiful surroundings. Our sub-
ject is a man of influence and means; was the early pioneer, and an official in
the construction of the several railroads centering at Jamestown, Mercer Co.,
Penn.; was President of the Jamestown & Franklin Railroad, and secured its
construction to completion. He holds the largest interest in the Mercer Iron
& Coal Company at Stoneboro, now producing in the aggregate 500 tons of coal
per day; is also the largest stock owner in the Standard Mining Company, of
Pennsylvania, and President of the Mica Mines in New Hampshire, also Presi-
dent uf the Jamestown Banking Company; is largely interested in real estate,
has donated by deed of trust the perpetual, annual, income of two large brick
blocks in the city of Erie, Penn., (costing over $75,000) to the United Presby-
terian Foreign Mission Board of the United States, for the free distribution
of the Scriptures in Arabic in Egypt and Palestine. The Doctor's office and
suite of rooms are the largest in the medical department of any in the
county.
JAMESTOWN, MERCER COUNTY. 1185
He and his wife have traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and
Africa; were members of the Quaker City excursion party that Mark Twain
graphically outlines in his journal as the Innocents Abroad. In his
office cabinet are over 3,000 relics and mementoes he gathered from
sacred places and of historic interest, about Jerusalem, Palestine and Egypt.
In the collection are 285 genuine ancient coins, that date back 650 years
prior to the Christian era, and down to the reign of the Eoman Emperor
Marcus Aurelius, A. D. 161. The collection consists of Assyrian, Baby-
lonian, Koman, Greek and Hebrew coins, dug up by an English com-
pany running a tunnel of excavation along the ancient valley skirting the
foundations of the old Jewish temple, while exploring by tunneling within
the ancient military quarters in the Tyropeon Valley. The collection was
given to the United States Consul at Jerusalem, who intended to donate them
to the National Museum, Washington, D. C, but presented them instead to Dr.
Gibson.
JOHN W. MARSHALL, Postmaster, Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn. ;born
in S. Shenango Township, Crawford Co., Aug. 26, 1832, son of David and Mary
(Waid) Marshall, and a grandson of Michael and Mary (Thompson) Marshall,
who settled in this township in 1798, whose family were seven in number,
Joseph, their eldest son, who still lives near Jamestown, being the first white
child born in the township. David Marshall also had seven children — two by
his first wife, and five by his second wife, Mary Waid — of whom our subject
was the second child, as well as second son. Lieutenant John W. Marshall
enlisted in the late war August 19, 1861, at Meadville, in Company F, Eighty.
Third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. D. C. McCoy, Col.
John W. McLane, commanding. After due preparation they left Erie City
for Washington, D. C, encamping on Meridian Hill, and then on Hall's Hill,
and there remained for the winter, undergoing rigid training necessary to
meet the trials of actual war. He was Sergeant of his company when they
took up the line of march for Manassas, and finally to Hampton Eoads and
thence into camp; and when spring opened the march commenced and then
followed all the exciting contests of the Army of the Potomac down to the
siege of Petersburg, the Weldon Railroad, and the close of the war. On Jan-
uary 27, 1862, our subject was promoted to be Sergeant-Major ; on February,
1863, he was next promoted Second Lieutenant, and First Lieutenant on Janu-
ary 25, 1864, and discharged September 27, 1864. He then returned home,
minus his left eye, satisfied with having discharged his duty toward his coun-
try. He was married October 5, 1869, to Martha, daughter of J. D. Pelton
who resides near Jamesto-wn. Mrs. Marshall is the eldest of three children.
Mr. Marshall was appointed Postmaster at Jamestown, and still holds that
position. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and in politics
Republican.
REV. JOSEPH R. WALLACE, Jamestown, Mercer Co., Penn., was bom
in Hopewell Township, Beaver Co., Penn., April 21, 1842, and is a son of
Joseph and Rachel (Spence) Wallace, who have been residents of Hopewell
Township for over fifty years. His father was a native of this State; his
mother came to this country when but two years of age from her native land
Ireland. They had a family of ten children, seven living, of whom our sub-
ject is the fifth child and third son. After receiving his primary education
near home, he attended Beaver Academy one year, and at Westminster
College five years. He then taught for two years at the Jamestown Sem-
inary, after which he attended the Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Penn.
under the auspices of the United Presbyterian Church, at which he gradu-
1186
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
ated. He then settled in Jamestown, and on May 1, 1871, took charge of
the United Presbyterian Church. He has written a concise history of the
church. He was married, June 20, 1872, to Miss Isabel Robinson, and they
have six children: Laura, Blanche, William C, Lyde Edith, Howard Clem-
ent, Joseph Allen and Jennie Bobinson.
INDEX.
CRAWFORD COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
ILLTTSTK/^TEHD.
CHICAGO:
WARNER, BEERS & CO.
1886.
Index of Names
AARON S
Jacob, 489
ABBOTT
Abigail (Livertnore),
748
Abraham, 553, 554
Alfred M., 556
Elizabeth D. (Livermore),
748
Jacob Rev. 748
James, 553, 554
James M. , 985
John Rev. 512, 540,
545, 552, 577, 585,
624, 651, 703
Mary D. (Andrews), 985
Thomas, 552, 553, 554,
556
T. P. , 559
William Hawkins, 466,
471, 472, 472, 484
ABELL
Alexander, 819
Edith B. Phillips, 819
Harlow R. , 819
J. Lawrence, 819
Maria Hulburt, 819
Rebecca M. , 819
Wilbur, 819
ABERCROMBIE
Gen., 93
ABERITT
Godfrey, 606, 609
Joseph, 606, 609
ABLEE
Rev., 399
AC HE SON
David, 314
M.W., 303
ACKER
Alexander, 871
Christina, 871
Henry, 871
James, 871
John, 871
Jonas, 871
Lewis P., 871
Lovina, 871
Mary Frantz, 871
Mary (Lilly), 871
Reuben, 871
Willoughby F., 871
ACKERLY
G.D., 680
ACKERMAN
Emily (Herrington),
1110, 1111
Kate, 490
Teresa A., 490
ADAMS
— -, 164, 600
Dr., 656, 1157
A.J. Rev., 575
Adella L. , 776
Angeline (Cotton), 1127
Asa, 776, 784
Barbara WUson, 888
Caroline Hatch, 781
Charles, 564, 1087
Charles F., 314, 776, 866
ADAMS continued
Charles J., 776
Curtis, 644
David, 536, 888
David M., 514, 515,
888, 1113
Edwin P. , 776
Emily A. Whiting, 1087
Emma M., 776
Evaline Lafevre, 776
Franklin, 776, 777
George Rev. , 520
George .M. , 777
George W. , 332, 403,
459
J.K. Rev., 671
James, 536, 671
Jane (McFadden), 952
Jasper C, 777
John, 315, 409, 536,
539
John Pres., 103, 413
John Quincey Rev. , 532
Lydia (Bole, 1113
Margaret (Torry), 888
Martha (Mollon), 990
Matilda (Post), 784
Mattie B., 777
Moses, 511, 512
Nancy (Russell), 767
I^ancy J. (McQuiston), 1157
Robert, 553, 554
Ruth A. Parker, 776
S. Rev., 661
Sibyl, 776, 784
Thomas Eugne, 777
Viola Hall, 777, 781
William, 767
WUUam F., 777
ADDISON
Alexander Judge, 301,
302
ADDLE
W.H., 311
ADHIM
John, 232
ADKINSON
Abigail (Bogardus), 927
ADOLPHUS
Christina, 24
Gustavus, 23, 24
ADRIAN
Elizabeth Chase, 1091
ADRAIN
Robert, 383, 392,
1091
Samuel S. Judge, 302,
315, 385
ADSIT
Cyrus, 556
Daisy B. , 985
Emily Dennis, 920
George, 920
James, 985
John, 985
Margaret MeUon, 985
Vira Stockton, 985
AFFANTRANGER
Celia, 709
E.L., 715
AFFANTRAN'GER continued
Edward J., 709
Almena Helen, 715
John., 709
Josephine Earnest, 709
May A., 709
S.J., 709
Virginia, 709
agee"
Martha J. (Allen), 800
AG LEY
Mary (Stough), 1122
AGNES
Mother, 446
ALDEN
Rev., 293, 1032
AGNEW
Margaret (Bell), 1143
Samuel Dr., 1184
Thomas H. , 516, 519,
817
AIKEN
C.E., 585
Elvira (Chamberlain), 946
Samuel, 672
AIMES
Maggie (Grinnell), 940
AKERLY
Benjamin, 813
Clark, 813
Hannah (Robbins), 813
Leon, 813
Nellie, 813
Victor, 813
AKERS
J. Rev., 666
AKINS
Aaron, 631, 633
AKIN
Andrew, 631, 633
Chauncey, 633
Ella Delamater Wright, 962
Harriet (Baker), 999
ALBERTSON
J.B. Rev., 393, 657
ALCOM
Cecilia Crawford, 914
Margery (Kerr), 915
ALCORN
Andrew, 583
James, 581
John, 581
Ophelia Kerr, 916
PoUy (Young), 993
Robert, 581
WiUiam, 581
ALDEN
Rev., 293, 1032
Daniel, 1000
E.M. Rev., 575, 593
Harriet, 1000
Isaiah, 623
Laura A. (Baker), 1000
Lucy (Hendrick), 920
Martha Wright (Farrelly),
304
PriscUlaVanHorne, 176
R.W., 416
Roger Maj., 232, 265,
266, 304, 312, 313,
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
ALDEN continued
Roger continued, 315, 372,
373. 382, 342, 304, 412,
414, 435, 451, 580, 606,
609, 668, 696, 698, 701,
871
Timothy Rev. 145, 146,
149, 151, 171, 202,
274, 276, 304, 381,
385, 412-416, 420, 423,
429, 565, 623, 625, 600,
667, 1039
T.J. Fox, 176, 416
ALEXANDER
Gen., 123
J. Capt., 337
J. A.M. Dr., 316
Jane (Milner), 993
John, 579
Margaret (Torry), 888
Mary Gehr, 987
Nancy (Mars), 917
Sailie Jane (Batchelder),
791
ALFORD
Anna (Schanck), 1162
Catherine Conover, 1162
Clara (Gage), 806
O. Elder, 634
Rebecca (Isherwood), 806
William, 1162
Oliver Rev,, 600
ALLEE
Alice K., 872
Amanda (Amidon), 872
Bessie M. , 872
Catherine Baker, 872
Ella L, (Alanville). 872
Isaac, 561, 871
Isaac W. , 871, 872
John, 561, 794, 844,
871, 872
John G., 872
Jonathan, 561
Kate W., 872
Keziah (Erwin), 844,
872
Mary D. , 872
Mary J. Gage, 872
Nancy Truitt, 871, 872
. Parker. 872
Patience (Miller), 794,
872
Rhoda, 872
ALLEiX
Abigail (McArthur), 909
Adelaide L. (Willey), 800
Alarene C, 801
Alma J. (Glover), 800
Andrew, 1018
Ann, 800
Annie F. , 801
Berkley W., 801
Burke, 904
Byron, 820
Caleb M. , 482
Carrie S. , 801
Celestia L. (Herrick),
800
Charles, 800, 301
ALLEN continued
Charles O. , 801
David, 543, 987
Dora N. Hadsell, 1023
Edgar, 820
Edward, 474
Eliphalet, 693,
904
Eliza, 800
Eliza Temple, 1050
Eliza A., 801
Eliza J. (Chapman), 904
Elizabeth, 904
Elizabeth Fuggle, 800,
809
Emma C. (Webster), 801
Esther S. (Gray), 801
Fred, 820
Frederick J., 801
Gaylord, 820
George, 820
Hannah Kelly, 800, 968
Harriet, 809
Harriet (Hutchinson), 809,
1155
Harvey, 1023
Henrietta (Murdoch), 938,
1137
Henry, 800, 808
Henry C. , 800
Henry O. , 1167
Hezekiah, 1050
Homer W., 800
. Hugh, 379, 571, 572,
820, 904 "
Ida, 1137
Ida Fox, 801
Ira, 1057
J. Rev., 512
J.M., 476
James, 800, 809, 904,
987
James J., 800
Jane, 800
Jane GillUand, 820, 904
Jeremy, 577
John. 214, 587, 938,
1137
John O. , 800
Joseph, 592, 593, 621
Josephine, 1137
Lathrop, 1167
Lenora A. , 1057
Lifflet, 820
Lucinda C. Kendall Gaylord,
820
Lucy (Phelps), 835
Lyman H. , 800, 801,
968
M.N. , 479
Maggie I. Klein, 800
Martha L. Waid, 1167
Martha J. Agee, 800
Martin, 1137
Mary BurweU, 820
Mary Humes, 800, 808
Mary E. Johnson, 904
Mary Ma^in, 938, 1137
Mary (Patton), 1141
Mary J. , 800
ALLEN continued
Mary J. Patent, 820
Matilda, 800
Matilda J. (Hawthorne), 800,
808
MUoR.L., 801
Morton, 820
Moses, 414, 577, 629,
820, 904
Moses Whittaker, 904,
909
N.C., 479
Nancy (McKay), 904
Nathaniel, 48
Olive J. , 904
Oscar E., 800
Parnell E. , 800
Phila Webster, 800, 801
Rachel E. , 801
Robert, 1137
Roger, 571, 572
Rosa Watson, 801
R. T. P. Rev., 423
Sally M., 801
Sarah, 909, 1137
Sarah (Minnis), 864
Sarah (Stockton), 904
Sarah E. (Fink). 800
Sarah O. (Allen), 820
Sarah R. , 904
Simpson, 904
Sophronia M. Arbuckle, 801
Steven, 82
» Stephen, 579, 904
Thomas, 800, 1137
Webster S., 820
William, 103, 612, 800,
809, 904
Winfield L. , 820
ALLISON
— , 1140
Earl, 1154
E.H., 1154
Helen E. Ketner, 1154
James, 561
Thomas, 489
W. T., 490
ALRICHS
Jacob, 33, 34
Peter, 38, 40, 58
ALSDORF
Anna E. (Coleman), 999
Dalton W. , 999
Dawson S. , 999
Green, 634
Horace A., 631, 999
Margaret, 999
Margaret Birch, 999
IVIyrna E. , 999
Nancy (Blakeslee - Webb),
1009
Seaman, 999
ALTENBURG
Alta, 1101
Arthur E., 1101
Bertie L. , 1101
Betsey E, (Baker), 944, 1066
Carrie M. , 1101
Emma B. , 1101
Ernest W., 1101
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Index of Names continuea
ALTENBURG continued
Floyd G. , 1101
George H. , 1066, 1101
George W. , 1101
Grace M., 1101
John W., 1101
Lillie M. , 1101
Lucy, 1101
Mary Corn, 1066, 1101
Mary Hopkins, 1101
Nora A., 1101
Pearl, 1101
Polly (Kingsley), 951
SophronLa Higbee, 1101
ALWARD
Ann (Carman), 1113
Caroline Straw, 1122
Emiline Payne, 1117
George, 1122
Luie (Homan), 1117
Luther, 1117
AMBROSE
Olive Campbell, 874
v., 874
AMES
Amanda Calkins, 801
Amos, 801
Amos M. , 801
Anna, 801
Anna E. (Fullerton), 845
Asaph, 801
Aurelia (Brown), 1144
Bradford W. , 801
Caroline, 846
David, 801
E.H., 473
Elizabeth, 801
EUaC, 801
Ellis H., 801
EmUy March, 801, 809
Emily C. , 801
Esther A,, 801
Esther A. (Humes), 801,
• Frances Gehr, 986
F.W., 313, 476, 480,
481
Horatio B. , 846
Isaac, 801
Jermina M. , 801
Joseph C, 521, 801
Joseph W. , 801
Laura, 801
Laura A. , 801
Maria (Guy), 925
Roby Andress, 801
Susan P. (Hall), 964
WiUard, 801, 809
AMHURST
--- 93
AMIDON
— , 1020
Albert R. , 872
Amanda (Allee), 872
Caroline Russell, 872,
1029
Clarence, 872
Clifton E., 872
EUjah, 564, 872
Elizabeth Spaudling, 872
Frank, 872
AMIDON continued
George, 564
George R., 872
Gertrude, 872, 1029
Henry, 872
Hiram, 872
Horace S. , 872, 885
Lewis R., 872, 102y
Louie, 872
Lucinda, 872
Mary I. , 872
Miranda (Keep), 872
Russell, 872
Ruth Skeel, 885
WilUam H., 872
AMY
Abram, 510, 612
Laura, 510
ANDERHAI.T
Augustus, 1180
Blanche E. Waid, 1180
ANDERSON
— , 1123
Alexander, 520, 530.
610, 611
Alfred, 486
Arnold, 1123
Bertha, 1123
Caroline Potter, 1123
Dillie, 1123
E.T.. 452, 1123
Elizabeth Daniel, 812
Elizabeth Freeman, 1123
EHzabeth Kerr, 1123
Emma Dickson, 731
Emma J. Hawkins, 1089
Enoch Col., 1088
Enoch Lucius, 1088
Florence, 1123
George, 176, 962,
1123
George C, 1123
George K., 312. 1088.
1089
Gertrude, 1123
G.M., 512
G.T. Gen., 129
James, 520, 611
James, 572
Jane VanHorne, 176
Jane Carr, 709
Jane (Thomas), 1123
John (Rev. ), 996
John, 553, 774, 808,
1123
JohnC, 709
Joseph. 443. 553.
683
Joseph D. , 709
Kittie M. (Blystone).
1113
Lonely (Sutton). 870
Lot J., 1123
Lydia, 520, 611
Maggie Wilson, 774
Maria (Woodside), 970
Mary Pauline Hazzard,
1089
Rev.. 391. 624
Robert, 731
ANDERSON continued
Robert W. , 1123
Samuel, 553
Sarah M. Herrick, 808
T.C. Rev.. 567
Thomas K. , 1123
Virginia 'Catling), 803
ANDREAS
John, 555
ANDRESS
Roby (Ames), 801
ANDREWS
, 453. 585. 631.
710
Austin. 709
Blanche. 1123
Charles. 905
Cyrus. 905
Daniel. 385. 444
David. 905
Elizabeth. 905
Elizabeth Linn. 905. 909
Elizabeth (Richardson). 904-
905
Ella. 985
Ella (Graham). 1123
Emily, 905
Emily Fry, 1123
Esther. 1139
Esther Snodgrass, 1139
Eva B.. 985
Evaline (Beatey), 1123
Francis, 905
Frank P. , 559, 1123
Fred G. , 709, 710
George, 563
Gertrude Nelson, 710
Grace Marie, 710
Herbert, 905
Hezekiah, 905
Hugh B., 690, 691.
1139
James. 1139
Jane. 1139
Jane H. Andrews. 1139
John, 904, 905, 985,
1123, 1139
John W.. 1123
Joseph. 300, 314, 571.
572. 1139
Joseph R., 904, 905, 909
Margaret, 1139
Margaret (Seely), 1106
Mary, 1139
Mary (Dickson), 560
Mary Calvin (Logan), 1123
Mary D. Abbott, 985
Nancy, 905
Nettie, 1123
Oliver J., 1123
Parmelia (Holmes), 951
Pasca Weir Conrad, 905
Ransom. 905
Robert, 314, 431, 623,
745, 905
Robert, 682, 985, 1123
Robert C, 1123
Saide, 985
Sarah Chidester, 985, 1123
Sarah Harriott. 905
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
ANDREWS continued
Sarah E. , 624
W. H., 772
W.R., 434
W. S. , U39
W.W. , 211
William, 905
AKDROS
Edmund Sit, 40
ANDRUS
AUen, 1044
Lucy Sheldon, 1044
ANGELL
Col., 108
AKGELO
James, 629
ANGER
Jessie, 995
Louisa Johnson, 995
ANGIER
J.D., 476
Joel N., 476
ANNIS
Dolly (Bennett), 971
ANTRA
Henrietta Catherine
(Gehr Kean), 988
APP
Lydia (Kern), 879,
1153
Roena (Kleckner), 1122
APPEL
MelchiocRev. , 400
Andrew G., 314, 536
J.H. Rev., 684
Joseph A. Dr., 531, 702
William L., 678
APPLEGATE
Margaret Nelson, 867
ARBUCKLE
Annis Shattuck. 801
ARAMOR
Caroline Biles, 869
Carrie, 869
Ida, 869
ARBUCKLE
J.. 667
Sophronia M. (Allen),
801
William, 801
ARCHBOLD
C.W., 472
J.D. , 472
ARCHER
Alvin, 913
Clarinda, 913
Elisha, 913
Elmer, 913
Ernest, 913
Florence (Gable), 740
Gen., 129
George, 913
Hattie, 913
Ida, 913
James, 913
John, 913
John G., 913
Lizzie, 913
Rebecca Proper, 913
Robert, 913
ARCHER continued
Samuel, 913
Susannah Wilson, 913
William, 913
ARCHIBALD
Dorluskle, Drake,
779
ARM BURGER
Barbara (Hamman), 1110
Peter, 1110
ARMISTEAD
---, 129
Maj. , 117
ARMOR
Elizabeth, 923
ARMOUR
Ellen (Babcock), 952
Hamilton, 353, 554,
962
Ida, 869
William, 552
See also Araxnor
ARMSTRONG
Col., 93, 95
A.H., 593
Abba (Woodring), 872
Alfred B. , 872
Almbron, 932
Amelia Riddle. 872
Amy (Graham), 931,
932
Arm Daniels, 1101,1102
Annie, 670
Daniel, 670
Eliza (Henry), 872
Elizabeth, 932
Elizabeth Battin, U02
George, 296, 300,
304, 670
Hannah, 1102
Hannah (Linn), 908
Isaac S. , 872
James, 932
Jane Gillaspy, 1102
Jennie Wasson, 872
John, 214, 670, 872,
1101. 1102
John Rev., 630
John W. , 872
Joseph Jr., 670, 1159
Joseph Sr., 372, 597,
670, 1101, 1102
Julia A. Reynolds, 1104
Katie Harteon, 872
Kernie (Peters), 872
Lewis, 888
Lucy A. HickerneU, 872,
877, 879
Lucy J. (Roudebush), 1149
Margaret (Kern), 872, 879
Marths, 1102
Martha Barton, 932
Mary, 932
Mary Hinkle, 872
Mary J., 1102
Mary J. Wasson, 888
Mary J. Wilson, 1102
— , 107
Nellie, 670
Penina, 1102
ARMSTRONG continued
Polly, 670, 1102
Samuel, 670
Sarah, 670, 700. 1159
Sarah (Daniels), 597
Sarah (Frantz) , 872
Sarah (Gehr), 872
Thomas, 132
Thomas A., 132
William, 299, 670, 573
674, 872, 877, 879
William L. . 872
ARNAMAN
Aurelia (Klie), 810
Caroline, 1117
Frederick, 515, 1117
Sophia (Hornaman), 1117
ARNOLD
Benedict Gen. , 106, 109
ARTER
Isaac, 671
ARTHUR
Adam, 1136
Agnes Wishart, 1136
William M., 312
ARTHURS
John, 1017
Mary A. (Dempsey), 1017
Rebecca (McKinney), 899
ARTMAN
Catherine (Coup), 1146
ASH
Alvira Brace, 777
Everett DeForrest, 777
Florence May, 777
John G , 777
Konas, 678, 777
Mina M., 777, 1114
Ray M., 777, 1114
Rebecca E. Coulter, 777, 1114
Sarah, 777
William G., 777, 1114
ASHBAUGH
. David, 626
ASHLEY
Carl D. Dr. ,325, 326, 925
Caroline Hatch, 934
Carlton G. , 925
Don Carlton, 925
Don E., 925
Harriet Sikes, 925
Mary A. Guy, 925
Nellie M., 925
William, 934
ASHMAN
Sarah (KeUy), 800
ASHTON
J., 233
Sarah Kerr, 915
ASPINWALL
A. A., 489
ATCHISON
David, 629
ATKIN
Harriet (Baker), 999
ATKINS
J. P. Rev., 688
Martha (Totman), 771
S.N., 656
ATKINSON
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Index of Nannies continued
ATKINSON continued
Eliza J. Gamble, 994
Salome (McFarland), 1131
Thomas, 260, 266, 273,
312, 314. 315, 376,
380, 385, 390, 414,
419, 426, 429, 444,
451
ATWATER
Stephen, 670
ATWELL
Mercy (Dodge), 818
AUERBACH
Jacob, 485
AUGUST
Benjamin, 985, 1066
Caroline, 1066
Charles W., 985, 986,1066
Clara Woary, 986
Delfina, 1066
Fred H. , 986
John C.B. , 1066
Mary Miller, 1066
Richard M., 1066
Susan Barton, 985, 1066
William Edward, 986
AULBAUCH
John, 1165
Mary Strauss, 1165
AUSTIN
Barbara, 710
Capt., 416
Horace, 710
J.S., 710
Lorena, 512
R.H. Rev., 396
Sylvia A. Lindsey, 710
AVER HILL
Gen.. 1028
Alice A., 1015
Amy (BUgh), 1012
Cyrus, 799
John, 1015
Lucinda Morley (Burger),
1015
Lucretia Drake (Spencer),
799
Myrtie L. , 1015
AXTELL
Permelia (Lord), 898
Samuel, 898
AVER
Ira. 345. 346, 352,
1090
Lavainia (Barr), 1090
AYERS
Catherine (Crosley), 804.
875
AYRE
Ira. 939, 948
AYRES
John C. Rev., 645
Samuel Rev. , 645
BABCOCK
Asa, 614
Asa G., 962
Charles, 962
Ellen, 962
Ellen Armour, 962
Hannah (Chelton), 1003
BABCOCK continued
Hannah (Devereaux), 962
Huldah Henry, 962
Isiah, 962
Martha Brown, 962
Nancy (CarroU), 962
0. Rev., 393, 593
Phoebe (Way), 962
Rosena (Trask), 962
Sarah Scott, 962
W.R. Rev., 392, 646
William O. , 962
Willie, 962
BACHMAN
Conrad, 876, 1149
Julia A. (Hartman), 876
Mary (Renner), 876, 1149
Sarah (Flaugh), 1149,
1153
BACHUS
Charles, 614
BACON
AuriUa (Wiard), 855
Fannie C. Bisbee, 791
H. L., 818
Jane A. (Greenlee), 1022
John S. , 642, 1022
Joseph, 791
Relief M. Bates-Wade,
818
Sallie, 1022
W. S. Rev., 649
BAGLEY
Andreas, 661
Anna (McDowell), 1060
Betsey West, 1052
Daniel, 661, 1052,
1057
Elizabeth, 1057
Margaret (Fish), 1057,
1061
Michael H. , 296
BAIL
Archie F.H. , 1010
Dora E. (Potter), 1010
Elizabeth, 1010
Frederick, 1010
Harry L. , 1010
1. S. , 642, 1010
Jane Sloan, 1010
BAILEY
- — , 1134
Donn E. , 944
Eda E., 944
Edwin J., 943, 944
Emeline (Matteson),
978
Graviner, 553, 554,
636
Hattie L. , 944
John L. Rev. , 585
Martha E. Clark, 944
Melva M. , 944
Milton, 433, 738
Nancy King, 943, 947
Nova, 944
Nicholas. 687
Rebecca A. (Clark), 947
Rev., 480
Robert, 300. 549
BAILEY continued
Robert H. , 489
Rodolph C. 944
Sarah C. (Hallock), 742
Silas .M., 132
Simon P., 943, 947
Sophia Trace, 1134
Urania, 551
William, 515
BAILOR
Frederick, 561
John, 561
Peter, 561
BAIN
Ebenezer, 873
John Rev., 392, 666
Lodema Boebe, 873
BAIRD
Catherine (Hamilton), 950
David, 902
J.M., 691, 1141
James, 691
Joseph, 575
Mary (Gamble). 994
Mary Patton, 1141
Sarah (Stitzer), 902
Thomas, 994
BAKE LEY
Peter, 622
BAKER
A. L., 658
A.S. , 650
Alonzo S. , 1010. 1011
Alvin, 1011
Amanda Sterling, 1011
Amy, 944
Anna P. (Tolbert), 1105,
1106
Arminta Gregg, 1067
Betsey E. (Altenburg), 1066,
944
Casper, 654
Casper C, 1066, 1067
Catherine (AUee), 872
Catherine L. (Schreiner), 1105
Don, 944
Edwin, 944, 1066
Edwin A., 999
Eliza, SkeU, 885
Elizabeth Hartman, 876
Elizabeth (Leonard), 830
Elizabeth Porter, 830
Emerson, 830
Emily S. (Pearce), 999
Emma M. (Kerr), 1000
Ervin, 1011
Erwin A. , 1067
Esther StoweU. 999
Forest H., 1011
Frank, 54(1 944
Frank E. , 1066
Fred, 944, 1066
Freeland, 944
Freelove, 1066
Hannah (Herrington), 1110
Harriet Akin, 999
Harriet E., 1066
Hattie May (Segar), 999,
1000
Hepsy (Kraeer), 897
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BAKER continued
Hilarious, 1105
Horace, 1010, 1011
I., 873
iH., 311
James, 561, 1000
Jerimiah, 315, 319,
999, 1000
Jesse, 372
John, 654, 656, 1066,
1067
Joseph, 639, 876
Josie M., 1000
Juliette Myers, 944
Laura A, Alden, 1000
Lewis, 1000
LUlie Bell, 1066
Louie Bell, 944
Louis L. , 999
Lucrettia, 1010, 1011
Lucy (RIaxxvell), 1011
JIary Gay, 1066, 1067
Mary E., 1066
MoUy (Barnes), 873
Naomi (Brookhouser),
874
Polly (Godfrey), 999
Polly Stevens, 999
Rollin T., 1000
Samuel Prof., 775
Sarah Ann Webb, 1000
W.A. Dr., 58 5
■ Will J., 1000
WiUiam, 999
WilliamA. Dr., 331
Winifred E., 1067
BALDING
Elizabeth M. Hale, 1023
John, 1023
BALDWIN
A.M., 650
A. v., 650
Anna (Kerr), 915
Betsy, 639, 1011
Betsey C. Parrish, 1011
Daniel, 915
Elizabeth (Green), 1011
Ellen S. (Corbett), 1011
Ekner D. , 1011
Esther (Steadman)', 940
George W., 592
Henry Jr., 274, 303,
309
Henry Sr., 265, 296,
300, 302, 303, 309,
405
Isaac, 693
Isaac S. , 1011
John P., 1011
Julia A. (West), 1052
Leonora (Rackner), 1011
Mary B. (Brennan), 1011
Mary E. (Green), 949
Miles, 1011
Orrin, 650, 651
Philena (Smith), 1143
Rosanna, 915
Sally EUicott, 303
Sophronia M. (Miller), 753
BALL
BALL continued
Dorcas S. (Waters), 1065
Samuel, 1055
Susan, 1065
BALLIETT
Angeline (McFadden), 1143
Charles W. , 1143
Daniel, 1143
Hattie A. (Smith), 1143
Lavina (Sweeney), 1143
Joseph, 320, 1143,
1144
Joseph E., 1143
Mary Swartz, 1143. 1144
Matilda (BeU), 1143, 1144
Polly Swartz, 1143, 1144
WilUam A., 1143
BALTIMORE
Lord, 32, 34, 42, 44, 48,
52, 53, 60, 61, 62, 74,
82, 95, 96
BANCROFT
Dr. Aaron, 18, 32, 155
413
BAND LEY
Frank, 925
Ida M. , 925
Jacob, 925
Judy Dickson, 925
Julia, 925
Mary A., 925
Susan Mason, 925
William E. , 925
BANEY
John, 715
Julia Ann (Benninghoff),
715, 891
BANKS
Gen., 359
John, 132, 300
BANNER
Jerushua Parsons, 755
WUliam H. , 755
BANNING
Caroline L. (Clark), 972
E. P. Dr. , 464, 480,
BANNISTER
D.W., 601
EdmondM., 1011
Emma E. Britton, 928
Emma M. Dauchy, 1011,
1012
BANTA
Abram, 671
BANYARD
Bessie V. (Clark), 721
Charles, 721
BARBER
---, 544
A.O., 504
Amanda Drake, 820
Ann T. (Castle), 1069
Augusts (Bates), 820,
821
Bertha, 1108
Charles, 614, 1069
Chauncey, 801
Clara D. , 801
Elijah A., 820, 821
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BARBER continued
Eliza Ann (Langworthy), 980
Elizabeth Freeman, 1107
Ella, 1108
Eva, 801
Florence A., 820
Fred, 1107
George, 1108
Gertrude, 1108
Hannah, 1108
Harriet S. (Buckley), 1067
Horatio E., 820
James. 968
James R. , 474, 481, 489
Jane (Smith), 968
Jesse, 1108
Keziah Green, 801
Lida (Fox), 1108
Mary Peters, 801
Polly Thompson, 968
Rebecca Bailey, 1107
Sarah (Gibson). 987
Sarah A. (Naramore Campbell),
924
Sylvia Capron, 1069
Thomas, 1107, 1108
Timothy L. , 519, 801
William, 1107, 1108
Willis D. , 820, 821
BARCLAY
Commodore, 339
John, 372
BARD
Harriet. 715
R., 715
BAREMORE
Nancy (Britton), 927
BARGE
Barbara (Jones), 878
BARKER
Belle Stranahan, 1008
Jeremiah, 1008, 1009
Jesse, 372
John Rev., 324, 421-
423
BARKSDALE
Gen., 129
BARLOW
Gen., 129
Joseph, 501
Joshua, 598, 600
Mary W. (Kingsley), 951
Stephen Judge, 231, 273,
302, 312
BARNARD
- — , 711
Gen., 273
BARNES
Rev., 619
A.M., 923
A.S. , 711
Edward, 851
Elizabeth, 873
Elizabeth Humel, 873
Elizabeth Wien, 873
Gen., 129
George W. , 873
Hannah Wygant, 873
J.R., 662
John, 873
Index of Names continued
BARNES continued
Kate. 873
Libbie, 662
M. Rev., 652
JMary (Rice), 351, 1041
Molly (Baker), 873
Palmer, 873
Sarah (Wolford), 873
William, 873
BARNEY
Elizabeth (Lawrence),
1031
Elkanah, 598
George, 597
Joseph, 1031
Troop, 597
Ward, 597
BARNS
Alice (McMiUen), 881
Anna L. (Sperry), 841
Arthur, 841
Byron B. , 841
Charles, 841
David P. , 841
Elias, 841, 842
Ella V. (Heard), 841
Eknina A. (Daniels), 841
Jonathan J, , 841
Joseph, 881
Lovina Bradley, 841
Margaret (Leiphart), 841
Martha P. (Carnahan), 841
Parmelia Peet, 841
Silas, 841
Thomas, 841
BARN SD ALE
Eliza Curry, 1089
Fanny, 1089
Fidelia A. Goodrich,
1089
Hattie, 1089
Lucy A. Cleland, 1089
N.
108
Olivia Withrop, 1089
Rosa C. (Snakard), 1089
T. N. , 1089
W. W. , 1089
WUliam, 464, 466, 476,
480, 1089
BARNSDALL
Theoe, 1095
BARNUM
Eunica A. Spaulding, 837
Isbon, 866
Ruhamah (Mann), 866
BARR
Almira BUneberry, 1089
Charles W., 1089
Christian, 1150
Eva, 1090
George W. Dr., 326, 331,
700, 1089, 1090
Iris, 1090
Lavinia Ayer, 1090
Lovinia Ranford Cooper,
1090
Rachel Porter Wasson,
902
Sarah Bossard, 1150
Sarah E. (Gilmore), 1150
BARR continued
W.G., 701
BARR AC KM AN
Amelia Logan, 995,
1155, 1156
Jacob, 578, 591
Mary Logan, 995
Samuel, 578, 995,
1156
BARRETT
Almira (Kleckner), 1120
Charles J., 440, 710
George, 710
George R. , 132
J. P., 440, 710
Jeanette Osborn, 710
M.P. , 680
Oliver, 1120
Rebecca Peifter, 1120
Samuel, 710
W.N., 440, 710
Wately, 661, 666
W.N., 440, 710
BARRIS
A. Rev., 512
J. S. Rev., 392
BARRON
William M., 313
BARRY
Nancy Findley, 1109
BARTHOLOMEW
224
A.H. Rev., 702
Francis B. (Shaw), 1163
Sarah McGUl. 1163
WendeU, 1163
BARTLE
Wilmot, 449
BARTLETT
Carrie D. , 913
Clarissa Seward, 913
Frank, 725
George C, 481, 913
George F. , 913
Helen M. (Edwards),
913
Mary A. Dannison, 913
Mary Ellen Davenport,
725
Mary G. (Edwards), 913
Sarah (Ross), 815
Susan (Merchant), 783
BARTO
Julia A. (HaUock), 742
BARTON
Aaron S. , 454
EUva, 780
Francis E., 1067
Fred F., 1067
Isaac, 1066, 1071
James E. , 1067
L. D. , 658
Leon C, 1067
LeRoyW. , 1067
Lester M., 1067
Levy, 383, 390, 455
Lewis H. , 1067
Lucy A. Drake, 1067
Martha (Armstrong), 932
BARTON continued
Mary Ostrander, 1066
Olive Ostrander, 1067
Oscar P., 1067
Pattie Raymond, 1071
Sallie (Hanna), 1071
Susan (August), 985, 1066
William H.. 1067
BASKIN
Eliza (Lashells), 747
BASSETT
B., 614
J.E. Rev., 519
Martha J. (D?-y», 1004
Rosa (Jones), 1094, 1095
Scotield, 1094
William, 633
BATCHELDER
Emma (Buchanan), 791
Emmett, 791
Henry M, , 50'J, jll,
791
Sallie Jane Alexar.der,
791
Sarah, 791
Sylvester C, 791
BATES
— , 1126
A.H., 820, 821
Aaron, 1000
Adelia Bordon, 821
Alanson S. . 820
Alfred J., 713
Almira Birch, 1124
Archie KoUy, 1090
Arthur L. , 310, 713
Augusta Barber, 820, 821
Bathia EweU, 1090
C, 1124
Charles S. , 1090
Clement, 1090
David, 821
Edward T., 713
Ella May, 1000
Emma J. Fish, 820, 821
Florence, 713
Fransue May. 1090
Frederick, 476, 481
Frederick P., 313
Gertrude L. , 713
Hannah (Birch), 1124, 1125
Harry S. , 1090
Henry Snow, 433, 476,
1090
Huldah (FuUer), 1005
Irwin W., 1000
John G., 1001
Josephine, 713
Joshua, 1090
Juline (Kerr), 915
Laban, 710
Lewellyn R. , 1000
Lemuel P. Rev., 646, 667
Lydia (Nelson), 1036
Margaret M. May, 1090
Mary (Heal), 1090
Mary Thayer, 710
Mary Beal, 1090
Mary L. Dexter. 1001
Nancy, 1000
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History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BATES continued
Nannie (Brown), 1090
Ned A., 821
.Nicholas, 1000- 1001
Parney (Bills), 1000
Patrick H., 820
Phineas, 1090
Relief (Wade-Bacon),
818
Sally Harrison, 1124
Sally Hare, 1005
Samuel P., 325, 346,
364, 409, 411, 459,
460, 710-713, 1170
Sanford, 1000
Sarah (Spencer), 821
Sarah Josephine (Bates),
713
Silas, 1005
Salmon S. Dr., 312,
326, 476, 480
Susan Lopus, 1000
Walter I., 713
William, 821, 1001
Willie S. , 821
Zadok, 821
BATTIN
Elizabeth (Armstrong),
1102
BATTLES
Beriah, 571, 572,
595, 597
BAUCHOT
— , 599
BAUGHER
— , 585
Charles L. , 802
Cordelia (Winans), 1080
Daniel, 585, 1080
David, 802, 981
David T. , 802
Effie Hemstreet, 802
Emily J. , 802
Esther Stroupt, 801
Evaline Lang, 802
George A., 802
Helen, 802
Henry, 514, 515,
801
Isabell, 802
Jacob, 1163
Jacob S. , 801-802
James O. , 802
John, 801
John S. , 802
Laura J. , 803
L. Warren, 802
Lucy Wood, 802
Lucy A. Neile, 802
Margaret (Penoyer), 802,
810
Martha A. Shaffer, 802
Martin, 981
Mary, 801
Mary (Gibson), 585, 1080
Melissa, 802
Michael, 802
Nancy, 802
Olive Winings, 802
ParneU, Humes, 802
BAUGHER continued
Samuel, 802
Sophia Humes, 802
T., 1157
BAUGHMAN
Andrew J. , 865
C, 540
Christiann (Flickenger),
1128
Conrad, 702
Nettie (Dickson), 862
BAUM
Frederick, 171-172,
300, 372, 434, 566
George E., 132
John, 180, 190, 566
BAUMGARTNER
Barbara (Prey), 920
BAXTER
Mary, (Calvin), 864
Minerva (Cummings), 792
Samuel, 864
BAYARD
William, 231
BAYLES
Olives (Sidler), 992
BEACE
Frank, 1032
BEACH
Bertha E., 713
Erastus O. , 779
George Frederick, 713
Gertrude, 713
Harry, 713
Isaac, 713
Lauren C, 410, 713
Lucy, 713
Mary, 713
Mary C. Bigoney, 713
Nancy Cooper, 713
Solemy (Bush), 823
William E., 713
BE AC HER
D. Rev., 652
BEADS
Joseph, 153
BEALS
Ella M. Best, 1031
John, 371
JohnM., 1031
Mitty (Mrs. ), 641
Sarah F. Sheldon, 1044
T.W., 1044
BEAN
Abner L. , 1080
Caroline Carpenter, 1164
Caroline Woods, 1080
Charlotte Wright, 841
Cyrus, 1180
D. , 841
Flora H. McClure, 1080
Hugh, 699
Ida (Smith), 1164
Irwin A., 103Q .
James, 1080
James M. , 1080
Jay M., 1080
Mary (Patton), 1141
Mary J. (Waid), 1180
Norman J., 1080
BEAN continued
Oliver W. Dr., 1080
Priscilla (Gilbert), 1180
Richard Col. , 305, 311, 415
BEANS
WUliam, 629
BEAR
R.M. Rev., 393, 520,
646, 678
BEARCE
Lillie (Loper), 1032
BEARD
Hannah Brown Craven, 1014
Theron, 314, 1014
BEARDAMAN
A. Rev., 515
BEARDSLEY
Amanda Marvin, 956, 957,
1070
E.S., 513
Ezra, 957
Helen (Edwon), 957, 1070
James, 957
Levi S. , 500, 956,
957, 1070
Lorena, 957
Lurany, 957
Philura (Stevens Vesselo),
957, 1076
Sallie, 957
Siylvia (Sayre), 956, 957
BEARFIELD
Benjamin, 658, 659, 660
BEATEY
Frank, 1D32
Evelina Andrews, 1123
W. , 1123
BEATTY
Alexander, 1080
Alexander S. , 857-
Anna Blanche. 857
Betsy R. Whiting, 1087
E. Rev., 666
Eliza Cotton, 1080
Elizabeth (Bull), 1082
Elizabeth (Lord), 1060
EUzabeth E. (Harvy), 857
Ellen (Brown), 1080
Eva Taylor, 1080
Finlaw, 314, 682, 857
Finlaw A., 857
Frank H. , 857
Henry B. . 313, 319, 533,
672
I.M., 857
infant death, 1080
Isabeele Work, 857
J. J., 1087
J.L. , 452
J.M., 535
James, 312, 660, 667,
674, 1060, 1080, 1082
James L. , 315
Jane Shaw, 857
Jane (Smith), 1098
John, 660, 674, 682-684,
1080
Joseph, 682, 1080, 1084
L.C., 302
Margaret (Denny), 1080
Index of Names continued
BEATTY continued
Mary Hope, 1080
Matthew, 674
Matthew W. , 857
Mlna (Sltler), 1085
Nelly, 674
Roxanna (Englehaupt), 1019
Samuel, 684, 857
Sarah Coylc, 973
Sarah (Powell), 1080
Susan (Gibson). 1080.
1084
Si'san (Litner), MEO
W.W. , 857
Whilhetaiina, 1080
Whilhelmina L, (Sitler),
1080
William. 313, 1080
William H. , 1080
BEATY
EUzabeth BuU, 1082
Grace Close. 1082
J.. 1136
James, 1082
Mary W. Williams, 1136
BEAVER
James A., 132
R.E., 132
BECHTEL
Rev., 563
BECK
Abbie Snyder, 1143
Barbara (Striffler), 771
Elizabeth Johnson, 1143
Francis H. Rev., 646
George H. , 1143
Samuel J., 1143
BE DOW
Hiram W., 501, 552,
559
BE DWELL
Robert, 58
BEEBE
Alexander, 873
Almiron, 873
Charles, 600, 873
Cynthia Smith, 873
Cyrena (Maxon), 873
E.W., 520
Ebenezer. 873
Eliphalet, 523
Helen M. (Gamble), 846,
994
Jennie, 873
Kirtland, 873
Lodema (Baim), 873
Lucy (Fidler), 873
M.C. Hon. 480
Mary, 873
Porter J., 564, 873
WilUam, 873
BEECH
Albert, 802
Amos, 802
Calvin W. , 802
Clarence, 802
Edwin, 802
Elda Snow, 802
Freddie, 802
Huldah (Swan), 802
BEECH continued
Ida, 802
Kate Roberts, 802
Margaret M. Leonard, 802
Maria Simmons, 802
Nellie, 802
Orestes, 802
Orville, 802
Ruth Dodge, 802
Scribner, 802
TUly Burdich, 802
Washington, 802
BEEDY
Asa, 963
Asa C, 962, 963
Betsy Crosby, 815, 962, 963
Eliza A., 963
Grace, 963
Grace C. , 963
Harriet (Ross), 815,
963
Josiah, 963
Mary. 963
Matilda, 963
Rebecca (Johnson), 963
Samuel, 815, 962, 963
Sarah Stickney, 963
Susan CT'Iorgan), 963
Winslow, 963
Winslow R. , 963
BEEKMAN
William, 33, 34
BEEM
PoUy (Foust), 1083
BEEMAN
Betsy Williams, 852
Homer, 852
Lura Ann (Rice), 852
Truman, 536
BEERS
Barbara Shaffer, 1108
Benjamin, 688, 1108,
1138
Edward R., 1108
EUa C, 1108
George Henry, 1108
Battle E. , 1108
Jane Proper, 1108
L. Rev., 620
L.A., 1108
Maggie Ann, 1108
Manuel, 1108
Samuel, 687, 1108
BEETUM
Jacob, 571, 572
BEGHIE
Peter, 701
BEHM
J.G. (Rev.), 399
BEIGE
Charlotte pood, 1183
Mary (Wotring), 1183
Peter, 1183
BEISEL
Peter P. , 635
BEITER
Margaret Zimmerman,
1137
BEIZE
Esther (Lilly), 880
BELDEN
E.E. Rev., 501. 688
Sarah (Danforth), 948
BELKNAP
Anna C. Gates. 790
Asa N., 789
C.W. , 1058
Lizzie JoUy, 1058"
BELL
Anna (Gilson), 914, 915
C.A., 539
Catherine (Reynolds), 761
Cordelia (Nelson), 1139
David, 1143
Francis, 1143
John. 241, 536
John S. , 1143, 1144
M.T., 540
Margaret Agnew, 1143
Margaret (^Vilson), 1143
Martha (Nelsoni, 867
Marv Sloan (Blair), 1143
Matilda BaUiett, 1143,
1144
William Judge, 302, 620
William C, 1139
BELLOWS
Rev., 1097
BEMENT
Daniel, 614, 616, 970,
971, 981
Frank, 971
George, 971, 981
George P., 619
Henry, 971
Joel, 971
Julia, 619
Julia (Clark), 971
Miranda (Rodier). 971,
981
Nancy Kimball, 970, 971
Nancy A. (Post), 971, 980
Silas, 971*
BEMIS
Betsy (Bigelow), 713
EUa S., 713
F.H., 713
Frank L. , 713
George Herbert, 713
Herman H. , 713
John C, 713
Samuel, 713
Sarah E. Clark, 713
BEMUS
Daniel Dr., 46, 379, 384,
386, 390, 414, 415, 574,
713, 714
Dudley, 714
George H., 313, 714
George Prendergast, 714
Jane Brooks Clark, 714,
717
Jane (Hosmer), 1129
Jane Miles, 714
Julia Prendergast, 714
Julianna W. , 714
Mary (Riddle), 714
Mary (Pre»dergast), 713
Selden, 714
Thomas, 1129
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BEMUS continued
WilUam, 713
William Marvin Dr., 714
BENDER
Andrew, 1112
— -, 678, 679
John, 678
Mary (Bernhardt) , 1112
Phillip, 385
BENEDICK
Amy (Morse), 954
BENEDICT
— , 409
Anna B. (Johnston), 1081
Dr., 413
George M. , 1081
Jeaimette C, 384, 409
Lucy L. L. , Hickernell,
1025
Martha T. Manning, 1081
Mary E., 1081
Robert, 1081
Robert A., 1081
Sarah Power, 1081
W. L., 650
W.W. , 1025
William Power, 1081
Willis, 624
Willis T. , 1080, 1081
BENFORD
Anna (Wakefield), 862
G.W., 862
BENHART
— , 679
BENJAMIJS
C.R. Rev., 650
Electa (Ludden), 1068
BENKES
Jacobus Commodore, 39
BENN
Benjamin T. , 1102
Effie W., 1104
Eliza Luse (Williams), 669,
670, 1102
Elizabeth (WLntom), 1102,
1104
Elizabeth W. , 1102
EUzabeth W. (WUkins). 1102
Emma (Hofford Prather),
1104
Isabella, 1102
Jonathan Jr., 669, 670,
1102, 1104
Jonathan Sr. , 670-672,
1102
Samuel E., 1104
T. Rev., 624, 672, 703
Thomas, 392
BENNEHOFF
Anne Smith, 1133
James, 1133
BENNETT
A. P. , 472
Abraham, 510
Alonzo H.W., 530, 842
Ann Mary, 842
Anthony, 578, 579, 905,
1075
Benjamin, 315
Bethanna (WUber), 819
BENNETT continued
Charity A. (Leiphart),
842
Charles, 971
Charles A., 530, 842
Clara Emma, 842
Cordelia F. (Frantz),
842
D.A., 315
Daniel, 971
Edwin L. , 842
EUan A. Taylor, 842
Emiline Chase, 971
Emily A. (Pullman),
842
Emma G. , 842
Ezra, 971
George, 616, 971
George G. , 842
Gilbert K. , 842, 843
Griffith, 392
Henry, 578, 905
Israel, 819, 842
Israel J., 842
James, 1030
Jason, 971
Jeanette (Brace), 842
Joel, 619
John, 971
John K., 842
John McConnelly, 971
Lavonia M. (Hall), 842
Laura JeWitt, 842
Laura B. (Davis), 842
Lena J., 971
Luanna (Hilt), 842
Luana J. (Hills), 842
Lucy J. (Sejrton), 942
Lydia (Rew), 971
Lydai Gertrude, 842
Margaret (CoUins), 905
Margaret A. Porter, 796
Martha J. (Magee), 971
Mary (Lavery), 1030
Mary Stewart, 912
Mary Ann (Kerr), 971
Mary E. King, 842, 843
Mary Lucretia (.Rowley),
971
Millicent Eugenie, 842
MQton, 971
Nancy Espy, 1075
Nancy J. Rounds, 1072,
1075
Nellie B. , 842
Olive (Campbell), 874
PoUy (Annis), 971
Robert, 629, 530, 905
Rush E., 842
Ruth Brown, 819, 842
S.A. , 981
Sally, 634
T.S. Rev., 646
W. P. , 912
Wesley, 971
William, 501, 578, 905,
906
William E., 971
WUliam H. , 842
William Henry, 971
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BENNETT continued
Wolcutt, 634
BENNINGHOFF
Almena Helen (Affantranger),
715
Elizabeth Heist, 714
Emma Cole, 891
George, 714, 715, 891
George E. Dr. , 715
George V., 891
John, 714
Julia Ann Baney, 715
Julia M. (Morgan), 715
Lewis Nelson, 715
Livingston, 715, 891
Mabel, 891
Norman, 891
BENSON
— , 1133
Anna Smith, 1133
B.D., 478
BENTLEY
Alice Delamater, 949
Carrie (Crossman), 1092
-— , 599
Martha (Graham), 931
William Rev., 415, 416,
419
Willis. 949
BENTLY
Elizabeth (Heath), 1006
BENTON
Amy (Chamberlain), 833
Lucretia B. Haw ley, 1183
Thomas, 803, 804
BENTZ
John, 489
BENWAY
Peter G. , 644
BERG
Charles, 1123
Emilie, 1124
Ernest, 1123
Fredericks Fiesinger, 1123
Fredericka Young, 1123
Henry, 436, 443, 683,
1123, 1124
Mathilde, 1124
Phoebe (Grettler), 1123
BERKELEY
John Lord, 38, 40
BERKES
Christina (Dorst), 728
BERLIN
Catherine Minium, 889
Capt., 274
Israel, 889
Isaac, 597, 696, 889
Mary Watson, 889
Rebecca (Peiffer). 1121
BERNHARDT
Caroline "Cally" (Straw),
1112, 1122
Elizabeth Gearth, 1112
Ida, 1112
John L., 1112
Louis. 679, 1112
Mary Bender, 1112
WiUiam H., 1112
BERNHART
Index of Naines continued
BERNHART
John Rev., 666
BERNSTEIN
Isaac Rev., 485
BERRY
— , 1133
BERSON
Joseph, 549
BERTRAM
Charles, 944
Emma, 944
Fred, 944
George, 944
George Henry, 944
Hannah, 944
Henry, 944
Henry D. , 516, 519,
612, 944
Mary, 944
Mary Matthews, 944
Nelson, 944
BE SAN SON
Harriet (Rushlander),
900
BESCH
John Amundson, 28
BEST
C.C. Rev., 619
David Dr., 325, 326,
331
David Rev., 661
Edward, 540
EllaM. (Heals), 1031
Frank E. . 1031
George, 1151
Gideon, 1046
Hannah (Hornstein), 1151
Jeanette Weller, 862
LucLnda West Lawrence, 1031
Rebeckkah (Sperry), 1046
Sallie L. Keep, 1031
Samuel, 1031
Susan Kressler, 1151
Thomas, 844-845
William, 862
BETTES
Ed W. , 490
M.H. Rev., 392, 704
BETTS
Andrew, 693, 6 94
Ebenezer, 274
Eliphalet, 266, 274, 300,
332, 379, 384, 386,
414, 435, 444, 451
Elizabeth (Dick), 731
Flora (Doane), 895
Hiram, 379, 384, 386
Hubbard, 895
John Rev., 693, 694
Rebecca (Royal), 1142
BEVELHIMER
Catherine (Hower),
877
George, 877
Margaret, 877
BEZER
John, 48, 58
BIARD
see Baird
BIDDLE
Charles, 112
Craig, 132
Edward, 101, 102
BID WELL
Albert, 777
Benton, 777
Cyrus, 614, 777
Darwin C, 777
Elizabeth Smith, 777
Emiline, 610
Emma, 777
James, 500, 777
Lewis, 777
Loren, 777
Mary Ann (Higbee), 777
Oscar, 777
Rebecca, 777
Russell, 512, 614, 777
BIERDEMANN
Rev., 399, 702
BIERY
Frederick, 1143
Rebecca (Snyder), 1143,
1161
BIGELOW
Betsey (Bemis), 713
BIGGER
J.M., 246
BIGGS
John, 58
BIGLER
William Gov., 122, 123,
132
BIGNELL
W. F. Rev., 483
W. P. , Rev., 646
BIGONEY
Mary (Beach), 713
BIG
Svin, 149, 182
Tree, 165
BILES
Andrew, 869
Annie Murdock, 869
Asbury, 869
Bertha, 869
Bertha Power, 869
Caroline Armour, 869
Charles, 869
Edith, 869
Eleanor, 869
Enos, 869
James, 869
Jane MUes, 869
Jehial, 869
John, 869
Mary, 86 9
Sally A. Williams, 869
Sarah Dilla, 869
Wallace, 869
William, 58, 869
WiUiam P., 556,
869
BILLINGS
D. S. , 1039
Frances Power, 1039
Hannah (Smith), 873
William. 556
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BILLOP
Christoper Capt., 40, 41
BILLS
Beniiah, 1178
Parney (Bates), 1000
BINDER
Wilhelmina Smith, 1133
BINGHA-M
Charles W. , 490
Esther J. (Gamble), 846,
994
Rev., 846
BINKSON
Andros, 58
BINNEY
Anna A. Blakeslee, 1002
Charles, 1002
Horace, 305
BIRCH
A.W., 624
Almira (Bates), 1124
Amanda, 1124
Ames, 1124
Belestia E. (Melvin),
1125
Cynthia (Rawson), 1124
Eliza A. (Larimer), 865
Esther Mclntire, 1124
Freddie L. , 1125
George, 1124
H. Mrs. , 620
Hannah Bates, 1124, 1125
Hannah Royal, 1124
Harvey, 1124
Henry, 1124
James, 624, 683, 1124,
1125
James W. , 1124, 1125
Jane Bush, 1124
John, 1124
Johnston, 865, 1124
Levi J., 882, 1124
Lewis C. , 1124
Margaret (Alsdorf), 999
Maria J. Quigley, 1125
Martin, 1124, 112 5
Mary A. Moore, 882, 1124
Mary E. Dickson, 865
N. Mrs., 620
Peter, 1124, 1127
Peter R. , 1124, 1125
Prise ilia CoUom, 1124,
1127
Sally, 1124
Sally Harrison, 1124
Slyvester, 1124
Susannah, 1124
Thomas, 1124
William, 1124
WiUiam A., 1125
BIRCHARD
Adelaide KeUy, 809,
963
Adeline F. Clark, 802,
1146
Alonzo D. , 803, 966
Alzada (Letevre), 963
Bessie B. , 803
Caroline Parker, 802. 803
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BraCHARD continued
Celestia (Everett), 926
CharUe J. . 963
Clarence C, 803
Cora E., 963
Cyrus, 802
Darius D., 167. 519, 802,
803, 1144
Donna N. (Jervis), 966
Dxvight D. , 802, 1144
Edward L.C., 802, 803
Elizabeth Gross, 803, 814,
815
EUen, 963
Emily, 963
Ernest, 966
Evaline (Johnson),
963
Florence, 963
Francis P., 802
George G., 803
Gillett, 963
Hannah HaU, 933
Hannah F. McFadden, 803,
966
Hannorah S. , 802
Henry C. , 656, 802
James, 802, 803, 809,
815, 963, 1144, 1146
James K. , 802
Jemina Marcji, 925, 963
J. Ozro, 963
Kate Saeger, 963
Ledru R. , 802
Levi G., 802, 803,
814-815
LolaM., 802
Louisa A. , 803
Lucy, 802, 1144
LucyGiUlett, 802, 1144.
1146
Lucy (Pickett), 1144
Lydia O. , 802
Mamie S. . 963
Mary Logue, 809, 963
Mary C. (Burroughs).
926
Mary H. HaU. 926
Milford R. , 963
Nancy (Root). 814
Philena C. 802
Sabia A., 802
Virgil, 802, 809. 925,
963
Virgil A., 926
Virgil G. , 925. 926,
933
Worthy. 802, 1144
Worthy B., U44
Zelotus A. , 963
BIRCHFIELD
David, 674
James, 551, 574
James B. , 431
Jesse, 674
John, 674
Mary (Johnson), 674
Rebecca (Snodgrass),
1142
Sarah, 674
BmCHFIELD continued
Samuel, 674
Waiiam, 674
BIRKETT
E. Rev., 392
BIRNEY
Isabel (Wilson), 1182
BISBE
Clarence Eugene, 791
Fannie C, Bacon, 791
Fiorina Maud. 791
Fred LaVerne. 791
Jessie Pearl, 791
Merna Cora, 791
Naomi, 791
Reuben, 791
Slyvester Sylvanus, 791
BISHOP
Abram, 919
Avis E. (Southworth),
787
Benony, 58
Calvin L. , 919
Caroline (Red), 919
Clarissa (Garwood), 919
Cythera (Humes), 1153
Daniel, 919
E.G.. 481
Edwin, 922
Eliza A., 919
E.M. Mrs., 490
Epiiraim, 919
Evaline (Bright), 919
Francis, 919
G.B. Dr., 490
J.G. Rev., 504, 651
J.L., 594
James. 593. 919,
921
JohnM.. 191
Julia Ann Garwood, 919
Lydia Holmes, 1153
Lyman, 1153
Maria. 919
Martha E., 919
Martin. 919
Melissa J., 919
Moses. 593, 594
Phebe Maxwell. 919
Rachel Meeker, 919. 922
Rachel L. (Irons). 921
Reuben. 515, 677
Rufus, 919
Sarah (Meeker), 922
Sarah A. (Souders), 919
Silas C, 919 922
Simeon, 515, 677
Stephen M., 919
Susan (Keats), 919. 921
Sylvester, 919
waiiam F., 919
BISSELL
George H. , 465
Russell Capt., 180
BITTLES
Elizabeth (Farrington),
974
BDCBY
David. 1098
Emaline Smith Fisher, 1098
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BKBY continued
James T. Rev., 3 94
BLACK
A.W. Rev., 690
Annie M. (Flood), 738
David, 738
Elizabeth (Cotton), 723
Elizabeth (McFate), 859
Grace McQueen, 967
Jane (Carnachan), 718
John Rev., 690
Lee, 967
S.M. Rev., 684
Samuel Rev., 623
Thomas, 371
WUliam, 371
BLACKFORD
Ira Rev., 646, 704
George, 788
BLACKMARR
F.R., 310
BLACKMER
Ephrium, 605
Paul, 313, 635
BLACKWELL
John, 65
BLACKWOOD
Rev., 615
BLADE
, 511
BLAIR
CM.. 433
David, 539, 686
Eleaner A. (Patterson),
911
Elizabeth A. (Stewart), 912
EUza (Wilson), 1182
Henry. 579, 689, 1157
Hugh, 578, 579, 591,
689, 911
J.H., 691
James, 514, 515, 912
James M., 690
Jane (McGranahan), 996,
1156
John, 689, 691
Margaret (Long). 1156
Mary Sloan Bell. 1143. 1182
Matilda (Bole), 1113
Nancy McWilliams, 911
Patrick, 1143, 1182
Samuel, 6 06, 609, 696.
697, 1156
Sarah Fletcher, 912
William H., 658
BLAISDELL
J.W. Rev., 657
BLAKE
Edward S. Rev., 624
BLAKELEY
Appleton, 563
BLAKELY
Zeriah, 624
BLAKESLEE
Abraham, 633, 1002
AdeU, 1002
Anna A. (Binney), 1002
Apana (Rohebach), 1009
Arthur, 1002
Betsey McCray, 1001
Index of Names o ntimieJ
BLAKESLEE continued
Charles, 1001
Chloe Rasey, 1001
Clarence, 1001
Curtis W., 1001
Cynthia Edson, 791
Cynthia Jane (Emerson),
791
Cyrus, 1002
Cyrus A., 1002
David, 632, 1001
Delia A. (Mahoney),
1002
Elkannah, 509, 791
Elmer, 1001
Elmira, 791
Ernest, 1002
Eveline, 791
Ewie, 1001
Fannie Pierce, 1001
Francenia Pierce, 1001-
1002
Frank M. , 1002
Freeman, 791
George W., 1001, 1002
Gersham, 632
Harriet Higgins, 1002
Herbert E. , 1002
Hiram, 632, 1001
Hosea, 509
James, 509
James N. , 1001
Jason, 632
Jesse, 632
Jesse A., 1001
John, 632, 614
Jothan, 633
Julia (Smith), 901
Louisa Casey, 1002
Marion (Jackson), 1001
Mark, 1002
Mary Ann Woodward, 791
Mary E., 791
Mary L. (Murray), 1001
Moses H. . 1002
Nancy Alsdorf Webb,
1009
Nathaniel, 1009
Oliver P., 1002
Patty, 633
Prudence Vorce, 1001
Prudence M, (Hall), 1002
Reuben, 631, 632, 1001
S,H., 634
Salome A. (King), 1001
Sarah (Davis), 1008
Seldon H. , 1002
Victor, 1002
Walter E., 1001
William A., 1001
Waiiam D., 1001, 1002
BLANCHARD
— . 276
Anna (Sweet), 940
C, 599, 939
DeWitt C, 926, 927
Eliza J. Coburn, 926
Ellen E. Sikes, 927,
939
BLANCHARD continued
Francis R., 612, 791
FredM., 927
Garv, 791
George W., 926
Inez, 791
Mary (Smith), 930
.Mary WjUer, 862
Media B. Gushing, 791
Mildred, 927
Norman Hudson, 791
Sophronia, 791
Thomas, 862
BLASS
Jacob Rev,, 403
BLIGH
Amy Avery, 1012
Ann L. (Shader), 1012
Betsy Bowerman, 1012
David, 642, 1012
Julius, 1012
N.A. , 674
Newell, 552
BLINE BERRY
Almira (Barr), 1089
BLIMN
T'.'D. Rev., 646, 666
BLISS
Amy A. (Moulthrop),
1035
Dr., 1035
Edward, 431
BLOCK
Hans, 38
BLODGETT
Moses, 614
BLOEMMAERT
— , 21
BLOMERS
Sabinia (Johnson), 865
BLOOD
— , 486
Hiram. 868
Isabel (Read), 868
Martha P. (Scott), 786
BLOODGOOD
James, 1078
Mary Weal, 1078
Vesta A, (Waid). 1078
BLOOM
Mary (Caldwell), 1146
BLOOM FIELD
Andrew, 506
Anna (Frisbee), 506
Catherine (Bryan), 506
E.C., 619
Elizabeth (Shreve), 506,
797
Elizabeth Morris, 506.
812
Fanny Wyman, 812
Francis (Reynolds), 912
G.W., 511
Isaac, i06, 509
Julia \nn (E ison), 735
Lettus rtus. )06
ewis, 506
Martha (Smith), 786
Sarah, 506
tJLOO?.! h !LLD coi.-.inued
Stephru, 506, 509,
=•:■ . 735
S..ij,^. ..i:; KirK. 506
Thomas, 499. 506
BLOSS
Henrv C, 475
BLOSSOM
Capt., 293
BLOWERS
Jerome, 982
BLOWER
Mary Cullins Snapp, 982
BLOWERS
Norman, 982
BLUIVI
Abraham, 442
BLUNSTON
John, 58
BLY
Annie B. Porter, S68
Frances Manr. 366
J.G., 616
James, 654
Ne«eU, 866
Samuel. 868
BLY STONE
A. B. . 756
Abram. 1112
Barney W., 1113
Charles E., 1113
Christena (Straw), 1122
Christopher, 270
Christian, 519, 676. 677.
678. 1112, 1116, 1156
C. Luncida, 1113
Elda (Carman), 1113
Eliza (Hashelman), 1128
F., 1128
Georgie D. , 1113
Henry, 677
Isaac, 677, 702
J.. 680
J. H. . 245, 246
Jacob, 678. 1122
Jennie K, . 1113
John. 1113
Joseph. 245. 246. 678.
680. 679
Katherine (Kinter). 1112
Kittle M. Anderson. 1113
Mary (LeffingweU), 1113
Mary Long. 1156
Mary E. Snow, 1113
Nettie E. (Goshorr.), 1114
Peter, 1113
Phillip, 1112, 1113
Rebecca Siverling, 1116
Rosa Pentz, 756
Rosetta Rogers, 852
Sally (Straw), 1122
Sarah E. Wilcox, 969
Susan E. (HiUs), 1116
W.I., 679
Walter, 969
WiUiam, 1112. 1113
BOAL
Martha (Pastorius). 918
BOAl?
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History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BOALS continued
Ida L. (Bogardus), 927
BO .AR DM AN
Ruth (Pickett), 1144
BODE
Amelia Hornaman, 1117
George, 1117
George, 1117
BOGARDL b
Abigail Adkinson, 927
Alfred E., 927
Elizabeth Dempsev, 927
Ellen Oakes, 927
Emily A. Daniels, 927
EmUy J,, 927
Fanny Taft, 927
Ida L. Boals, 927
Isabel Hoffman, 927
James B. , 927
Mark, 601, 927
Nicholas, 601, 927
Peter, 927
Peter L. , 927
Timothy, 927
HOGGS
Benjamin, 1082-3
Benjamin E., 843
Elizabeth Burkauter,
843
Henry P. , 843
Jacob, 615
Juliana Woodring, 843
Susan A. (Ford), 1082
BOILEAU
Daniel, 715
Elizabeth (Hosmer),
715
Ellen (Newman), 715
Emma A. (Culbertson),
724
Harriet (Bard), 715
Harriet W. Shryoek, 715
Maria (Thompson), 715
Marion, 715
Mary Robinson, 715
N. B., 341
Nathaniel, 715
Nathaniel B. , 132
Polo, 715
R. C, 445, 161, 715, 724
BOLARD
David, 1012
Elizabeth, 1012
Florence M. , 1013
Frederick, 641, 1012
J., 643, 650, 1012,
1013
Mary E., 1013
Mary E. Montague, 1012
BOLE
Agenia Guy, 933
AUce I. Booth, 1013, 1113
Alta Kingsley, 1113, 1119
Alta B., 1119
Amanda, 1113
Andrew F., 1113
Clark C, 1113, 1119
D.M., 312, 1013
David M. Jr., 1113
David M. , 678, 715, 1113
BOLE
Ellen Mead, 1113
hva, 1113
Henry, 676, 677, 1113
Henry M. , 680, 1113
John, 715, 816, 933,
1113
John D. , 1113
Lydia Adams, 1113
Margaret Gilmore, 816, 1113
Margaret (Mead), 1113
Margaret Stranahan, 1113
Martha, 715
Martha (Fullerton), 1113
Martha S. Pendleton, 715,
1113
Mary A., 1113
Mary D, Clark, 715, 1113
Mary J. Sherred, 816
Matilda Blair, 1113
Ogden C, 1119
Richard W., 1113
Robert C, 715. 1113
William, 676, 715, 1113
William R,, 310, 452, 715,
716, 746, 807, 1113
BOLLARD
Charles F., 822
David, 821, 822
Frank D. , 822
Hannah J. Groves, 822
Hupsabah, 822
Lewis G. , 822
Lillie A. Crocket, 822
Lydia M., 822
Mary J., 822
Minnie, 822
Thomas, 822
William Rev. , 649
William D., 822
BOLSTER
C.G., 556
W.K., 559
BOLT
Severin, 572
BOND
Ammi Rev., 649
Henry, 1021
Hiram Dr., 1021
Lewis Ensign, 6, 165,
180, 181, 186, 371
Rachel Frasier, 1021
Walter, 593
BONNECAMPS
Father, 86, 156
BONNELL
Isaac, 687
Samuel, 687
BONNER
J. B., 519
BOOMER
Judith (Stillwell), 1047
BOOMHAUER
Catherine (Griggs), 932
BOON
Dexter, 828
Emma B. Ladner, 828
Eugenia (Jackson), 987
BOOTH
Alice I. (Bole), 1013, 1113
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BOOTH continued
Charles S. , 646, 1013
D.F. , 823
Dayton P., 1013
Earnest C, 1067
Enos, 1067
Ezra Rev., 661
Ida M., 1067
Jane Foster, 1013
Lois Fisher, 1013
Maria Clark, 1067
Mary Way, 1067
Mary G. Dow, 1013
Penelope Chidester, 1013
Prosper A., 646, 1013
Sidney W., 1067
Sarah (Carpenter), 823
Stanley F., 1013
W.C., 650
W. J. , 474
BORDEN
Adelia (Bates), 821
James, 821
WiUiam, 646
BORE LAND
Jane (Smith), 959
BORGER
Jonathan, 688
BORLAND
John, 965
Phiannah Doctor, 965
BORTNER
Jacob H. , 555
BOSCH
Barney, 477
BOSLER
H.C"., 261, 262, 384
H.C., 481
BOSS
Catharine (Spencer),
968-969
BOSSARD
A.L., 624
Amanda (Flaugh), 1144
Andrew J. , 1144
Benjamin, 1144, 1145
Catherine Link, 698, 1144
Catherine (Zone), 1144
Celestia (Nilson), 1144
Clara E., 1145
Eliza A. (Young), 1144
Emelda Flick, 1144
Hannah (Leffingwell), 1144
Henry, 696, 697, 698
Jacob, 697, 1144
James, 1145
John H. , 1144
Lee B. , 1145
Martin V., 1144
Mary (Clay), 1144
Rosanna (Spellman), 1144
Samuel. 1144, 1149
Sarah Flaugh, 1144, 1149
Sarah (Barr), 1150
Sarah A. (Flaugh) "Amanda",
1149
Soloman, 1144
BOSWORTH
LeviW., 979.
Marinda Pierce (Odell), 979
Index of Names continued
BOSWORTH continued
Melissa (Wetherbee), 983, 984
Sibyl (Odell), 979
DOUGHTON
R.H. Jr., 473, 489
BOUQUET
Col., 94, 95, 98
BOUSH
Albert, 716
M. , 310, 446
Charles M., 715, 716
Mary Snyder, 716
BOUSSON
Lydie, 442
BOVAIRD
— , 474
BOWEN
George, 1099
Martha (Fairbanks), 873
BOWERMAN
Betsy (Bligh), 1012
BOWERS
— , 1171
A.H. Rev., 512, 520,
577, 703, 705
Fanny Flaugh, 1149
George, 1149
BOWMAN
— , 639
Albert, 944
Albion, 944, 945
Almira (Sturtevant),
1047
Alsaett (Faerelly), 944
Caroline A. Webster, 944,
1070
Don, 945
E. K. , 1013
EUsha, 651, 1013
EUsha L. , 1013
Eliza A., 1024
Eliza B. (Lowry), 1032
Emma (Morse), 944
Estella Navy, 945
Ettie (Farrelly-Sayre ), 1070
Frank F, , 1013
George L. , 944, 1070
Gurdin, 1024
Henry, 58
James D. , 311
John, 414
Lena, 944
Lyta Wells, 1032
Mary Foster, 1013
MUlie A. (Hall), 1024
Nettie, 945
Joseph, 652
Perry F. , 1013
Ralph H. , 1013
Sallie, 1013
Susan (Stewart), 944
Thomas, 1032
Wesley, 392
BOWNE
Robert, 233
BOWSER
Alice (Jack), 921, 922
Tilla A. (Jack), 922
BOYCE
BOYCE continued
Florence Gates, 789
Frank A. , 789
Hester C. (Whitford),
790
Josepih, 790
BOYD
Alnora, 873
Amanda (Parsons), 755
Chester, 873
Edith, 873
Edna (Fairbanks), 873
Emilene Fairbanks, 873
George, 873
B.C. Dr., 787-788
Herman, 873
Hiram Dr., 735, 855
James, 873
James G. , 755
J.M., 620
Jessie, 873
John, 873
John, 873
John F. Rev., 624, 667
Joseph T., 592
Lavonia, 873
Martin, 873, 1153
Mary (Johnson), 1153
Mary E. (Dunn), 735
Minot, 531
Rachel C. (Minnis), 864
Robert, 629
S., 121
Sarah Ruggles, 873
Warren, 873
WiUiam, 873
Zeruah Davis Webster, 844,
855
BOYDON
James, 58
BOYER
Benjamin Rev. , 396, 399
EUza A. (Rose), 767, 1074
BOYLE
Arvilla (Doty), 777, 778
Bruce E. , 778
Charles S. , 777
Daniel, 665
Dwight, 777
EUa Brand, 778
Eva Corry, 778
Fayette, 778
George, 777
Harrison H. , 777, 778
J.H., 716
Jesse, 777
John, 665
Jonas, 777
Lafayette, 777
Lucy Sperry), 777
Mary Page, 777
Nellie, 778
Patrick Rev., 716
Sabina (Rogers), 766
Sarah Hamilton, 716
Sarah KeUey, 77 7
Sarah M. CoreU, 778
Sarah (Reynolds), 716
Sylvester, 716, 766
BOYLE continued
Wellington, 778
W.H.H., 619
BOYLEN
Aaron, 549
BOYLE S
EUa Wright, 943
H. L., 701
James, 656
Thomas, 656
W.W. , 700, 701
Waiiam, 656
BOYNTON
E.M., 450, 451
BRACE
Alvira (Ash), 777
Jeanette (Bennett), 842
Josiah, 777
Mary Ann, 777
BRACHENRIDGE
— , 115
D. , 682
HughH. , 195
BRACKETT
Clarinda (Little), 815
BRACY
Robert, 58
Thomas, 58
BRAJDDISH
John, 563
BRADDOCK
Gen., 90, 91, 149,
161, 193
BRADEN
Adam L. , 678
Isaac, 514
BRADFORD
, 115
Adam, 1148
Alonzo, 1002
Alonzo L., 1071
Arthur, 1002
B. Rush, 132
Cornelia Stewart, 1071
David, 1002
Elizabeth, 620
Elizabeth Hunt, 1002
Ekner, 1002
Esther Burton, 1002
F., 620
Freeman, 620
Hannah (Early), 915
Hattie D. (Fross), 1071
James T. Rev., 575, 700
John, 305
Joseph F. Rev., 510, 1002
Keziah (Dickson), 1148
Louis, 1002
Lovina (Knapp), 1002
Maria (Ward), 960
Vietta (Harmon), 1002
W. B. Rev., 657
W.D. Rev., 510
Warren Rev., 605
WUliam, 115
BRADICK
Rev., 552
BRADISH
DoUy (Heath), 843
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History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BRADISH continued
John, 563, 843
JohnW., 843
Louisa Hotchkiss, 843,
848
Mary, 1028, 1029
Mary Page, 843
Alary A. (Hites), 843
Rosannah (Russell-Hyne),
872, 1028, 1029
Susannah (Rice), 1041
Walter, 843, 1028,
1029
waiis, 843
BRADLEY
A.M. , 424
August, 385
Azariah, 882
Caroline (Rundel), 882
Cynthia M. (Sturtevant),
1049
E.C., 1087
Emeline (Stratton), 992
Hiram, 1049
J.B., 650, 1016
Jane (McMUlen), 752,
882
Lovonla (Barns), 841
Marian VVhiting, 1087
Naomi S. (Cook), 1016
Triphena (Morse), 882
WUliam, 882
BRADT
Abigail Rushmore, 822
Grace, 822
Henry D. , 822
Rachie L. Irons, 822
Velma, 822
William H., 822, 921
BRADY
Capt., 1152
Hugh Col., 337
BRAGG
. — 359
BRAGGINS
FredH,, 644
BRAIN ARD
Delora M, (Parsons),
1038
S.M., 1038
BRAMER
Amelia (Klie), 810
Henry, 810
BR AM HILL
James, 620
BRANCH
Hiram, 841
Isa Wright, 841
L,W., 841
Mary E. Wright, 841
BRAND
Ella (Boyle), 778
BRANDT
— , 149
Sarah L, Cutler, 843
BRANNON
Mary Magee, 978
Patrick, 613, 615
BRANT
BRANT continued
Hannah Leach, 1072
Hannah J. (Lamb), 1072
Simeon, 1072
BR AW LEY
Adelia Kelley, 891
Cena Chase, 891
Charles M, , 891
Eleanor Stewart, 891
Fanny C. Ford, 717
Florence Hamilton, 891
Francis, 187, 596, 891
George, 927
Harriet, 891
Harry, 891
Hattie, 927
Hugh, 273, 312, 314,
316, 319, 596, 597,
600, 716
Hugh P., 891
J.B., 310, 385, 390,
716-717, 750
Hon. J. Porter, 302,
311, 312, 716
Jackson, 938
James, 314, 464, 574,
582, 595, 596, 597,
599, 600, 891
Jane (Dickson), 1148
Jane Stewart, 1148
John, 595, 596, 891
JohnR., 891, 927
John W. , 927
Lee, 891
Louisa Hamilton, 927
Lovina, 927
Lucy Daniels, 597
LucyJ. (Ellis), 895
Maria Derrickson, 717
Marion F., 891
Mary Glenn, 596, 891
Mary (Murdoch), 938
Mary E., 891
Milton, 891
Nancy (Dean), 858
Roy, 891
Sabina E. (Powell), 891
Sarah, 891
Sarah Haskins, 891, 927
Susan, 938
William, 927
WaUam R., 1148
BRAY
Asa Col. , 899
Flora (Pardee), 899
Paulina (Woodruff), 775
BRAYMER
Abigail, 574
Andrew, 575, 598,
600
Emma (Navy), 1073
Henry, 1073
James W. , 599
John, 574
Sarsih A. Myers, 1073
Whitney, 701
See also Bramer
BRAYTON
Jessie K. , 1125
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BRAYTON continued
Oliver, 1125
Samantha A, Brown, 1125
William John, 1125
BRECKENRIDGE
— , 296, 1123
David, 667, 682
John, 667
Walter L., 313
BREED
John, 917
-~. 475
Rebecca (Mars), 917
Sallie (Lewis), 917
BREEN
Thomas, 401
BRENDLE
George, 571, 572
Peter, 571, 572
W. , 426, 429
BRENNAN
Bart, 1011
Mary B. Baldwin, 1011
BRESEE
Chester, 945
Effie, 945
Huldah Chipman, 945
Mary R, Marsh, 945
BRESSE
Michael, 602
Nathan, 945
BRESEE
Prentis N., 945
Wilbur, 945
BREWER
Dr., 465
G.E., 486
BREWSTER
Elder, 727
BRICE
George, 657
Jane Stockton, 893
John Rev. , 893
BRIGDEN
J.W., 642
BRIGGS
Eliza (Sierwood), 817
Franklin, 1152
Mary Humel, 1152
Z., 701
BRIGHAM
AlansonRev. , 304
BRIGHT
Dillon P. , 919
Evaline Bishop, 919
Henry, 666
BRINDLE
Fanny (Brown), 858,
1125
BRINDLEY
E.A. Rev., 694
BRINK
Joseph, 875, 1146
Mary J. Culp, 875, 1146
Simeon. 688
BRINKER
H.A., 643, 649
BRINKLOE
John, 52
Index of Naim
BRISK
Rachel GVlatson), 753
BRITAIN
Martha J. (Winton), 984
BRITTON
— , 592
Alice F., 928
Allen H., 928, 933
Allen T., 267. 927, 928,
933
Andrew, 292, 631
Angeline Davison, 927
Charles, 928
Charles P., 928
Clinton W., 928
Earnest D. , 928
Earnest G., 928
Elatha Oaks, 928
Emma E. , 928
Emma E. Bannister, 928
Estella P., 928
FredE., 928
George W., 928
Hannah Mullen, 927, 928
Harry, 928
Helen Hall, 928, 933
Henry W. , 928
lanthia E. (Terrell), 928
James E. , 928
James R. , 928, 933
Jane A. , 928
John A., 928,933
Lela E., 922
Lee M., 928,933
Luther E., 928
Mary E. , 928
Myrtia B., 928
Nancy Baremore, 927
Nancy M. (Oaks), 928
Nellie A., 928
Orlando H., 928
Rilla Pierce, 928
William, 927
William A., 927
WUliam B. , 928
BROADHEAD
Catherine C. (Thomas),
1050
Gen., 1050
John Col., 1050
BROADT
Henry. 665, 666,
988
Susannah (Kean), 988
BROBST
Lydia (First), 1127
BROCKHOLLS
Anthony Capt. . 48
BROCKWAY
— , 1178
BRODHEAD
Daniel Col., 146
BR ON SON
Irene (Griswold), 94S
Lois E. (Pier), 851
BROOK
Gen.. 129
brooi-;hauser
Aaron, 874
Adam, 560, 562, 563
BROOKHAUSER continued
Almera (Aliller), 874
Amanda, 874
Birdie, 874
Elias, 874
Elizabeth "Betsy" (Straw),
702, 873, 874, 1158
Emily (Flick), 874, 1144
Ezra, 871, 873, 874
Freddie, 874
H.J., 679
Jacob Jr., 702, 873,
8744, 1158
Jacob Sr. , 560, 562,
874, 888
Julia (Sherred), 816
Lavina (Hunter), 874
Louisa (George), 874
Louisa (Rhodes), 874
Lovina (Hunter), 1140
Martha Wnite, 874
Mary (Herrick), 874
Mary (Rhodes), 878
Mary (Saeger), 963
Nancy (Straw), 874
Naomi (Baker), 874
Polly (Saeger), 374
Rebecca (Fox), 874
R. F., 679
Rhoda (Straw), 874, 887
888, 1163
Sarah (Mook), 874, 1158
Victoria, 874
BROOKS
— , 1133
A. D. , 594
Adula Brown, 822
Alson C. , 822
Ann, 628
Anna Snodgrass, 717
Chauncy B. , 822
Eliza N. (Comprton), 718,
892
Elizabeth Wright, 546, 717
Eva L. (Kerr), 916
Fred J., 822
George L., 822
Henry, 916
Henry B., 313, 430, 431,
718
Isaac, 822
J.B., 594
Jane (Clark Demus), 714,
717
John, 266, 269, 302, 315,
342, 372, 374, 382, 385,
390, 414, 415, 435, 451,
546, 593, 626, 693, 714,
717, 718, 892
John C.C, 314
Joshua, 42 5
Josiah, 645
L. D. Rev., 634
Mary L. Waters. 822
Myrtle C, 822
Quintin, 626
Samuel, 524
Susan Nichols, 717
Thomas N., 310, 718
W. T.H. Gen. 129
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BROOKS continued
William, 553, 554, 717
Zed L., 822
BROTHERTON
James, 265
Robert, 562, 683
BROUGHTON
Adda H. (Fenner), 788
Edith E., 788
Hester Flowers, 788
Lucy A. (OdeU), 788
Mary E. (Hicks), 788
Maryba Lewis. 788
Michael, 76c
Sallie Gillan, 7 id
Sarah E. (Young), 788
Tina J. (Mathews), 788
ViUa M., 788
William, 788
BROW
Mary (Field), 1020
BROWER
Cynthia (Williams), 870
BROWN
---, 1080
A.W., 559
Abram, 1044
Adula (Brooks), 822
A.L., 132
Alfred, 897, 1125
Almina (Cain). 876
Almira (Miller), 832
Alvira Galbraith, 1014.
1081, 1082
Andrew. 792
Andrew J. , 1125
Angeline Hall. 1081
Anna (Miller), 924
Anna (Smith), 901
Anna (Trace). 1166, 1081
Annie, 994
Aurelia Ames, 1144
A.W., 559
Barrett, 672
Benjamin, 684. 858, 1125
Bessie, 994
Betsey, 1125
Betsy (Foust), 1081
Betsy J. S. (Eddv), 1014
B.F. , 672
Bradish. 962
C. Rev., 392
C.A. , 594
Calvin V., 10 14, 1082
Caroline (Harmon), 1133
Catharine, 1081, 1125
Catherine (Flaugh), 858,
1126
Catherine (Flickenger),
1125
Catherine (Ford), 1082
Catherine (Foust), 1083
Catherine (Garrison), 910
Catherine Trace, 1125
Charles Capt., 908
Charles D. , 920
Clara A. . 1126
Clarissa (White), 1014
Daniel, 58, 684, 1125, 1126
David, 312, 1081, 1126
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BROWN continued
David J., 1014
Delia McClure, 1085
Dlanthe Lusk, 294, 603
E., 1015
Edgar, 1125
Edwinna J., 1126
Eli, 1081
Eliza, 962
EUza, 1014
Eliza Shotwell, 1081
Eliza Trouax, 1081
Eliza J. Heald, 1126
Elizabeth Flaugh, 1126
Elizabeth Frantz, 1126
Elizabeth (Gamble), 994
Elizabeth (Garner), 1081
Elizabeth Hazen, 1115
Elizabeth (Jackson), 792
Elizabeth (Quigley), 1125
Elizabeth A. Parker, 1126
EUen Beatty, 1080
Ehnira Rhodes, 792
Emeline (Shafer), 1133
Emma Hunter, 897
Esther (Leonard), 829
Eva (ilcKay), 990
Eva Sterling, 1081
Fanny Brindle, 858, 1125
Fannie Gehr, 1082
Fannie (iMcClure), 1085
Ferdinand, 1166
Francis, 1115
Frank, 1085
Frank Rev., 646
Frank L. , 1126
Frank M. , 1126
Franklin, 792
Frederick, 684, 1125
Gabriel, 1125
Gen., 342, 941
George, 1126
George A., 792
George H. , 650, 1027
George W. , 644
G.M. Rev., 540, 577,
666, 703, 1062
Gideon, 547, 1125
Grant, 792
G.W., 246
G.W. Rev., 666
Hannah Beard Graven, 1014,
1081
Hannah Gehr, 1014, 1081
Hannah (Robinson), 1081
Hannah I., 1082
Hattie (McGuire), 1081,
1085
Henrietta M. (Miles), 953
Ira, 792
J. A., 132
J.W., 132
Jacob, 1081, 1125, 1126
Jacob F., 1133
James C, 725
James H. , 1014
James M., 1014
Jane (Carr), 1145
Jesse, 791
John, 293, 294, 464, 484,
BROWN continued
John continued, 603, 604,
727, 982, 1014, 1083,
1081, 1125
John B., 575, 1125, 1126,
1147
John G., 266
Joseph, 312, 313, 332,
1014, 1081, 1082
Joseph C, 1014
Joseph H., 1126
Josephine, 624
Joshua, 624, 1126
Josiah, 634
Julius N., 791, 792
Justin B. , 1014
L.D., 667
L.W., 651
Lennie A., 1082
Leonard, 561
Loretta, 1125
Lucius, 792
Lydia (Foust), 1081,
1083
Lydia Trace, 1126
Margaret (Matthews), 882
Maria Dichman, 1125
Maria (Reynolds), 1074,
1104
Martha (Babcock), 962
Mary, 1125
Mary (Dickson), 794,
1148
Mary Dudley, 1081
Mary Dunn, 1126
Mary (Englehaupt), 1019
Mary Hall, 1081
Mary Hills, 1014
Mary (Kent), 908
Mary McGuire, 1081
Mary Shreve, 792
Mary (Smith), 901
Mary (Townley), 959
Mary A. Day, 294, 603
Mary A. (Lupher), 1125
Mary A. (Scowden), 1111,
1133
Mary E. (Birchard), 1144
Mary E. (Smith), 1126
Mary L. Wilder, 1054
Matthias, 1126
Melinda (Sheldon), 1044
Michael, 540
Minnie L., 1014
Nancy Dennis, 920
N.C. Rev., 520, 540, 666
Nelson, 792
O.N., 1054
Rev., 704, 1144
Peter, 681, 1125, 1126
Peter Father, 583
Phoebe, 575
Phoebe (Williams), 1148
Phillip, 1081, 1082
Polly, 1126
PoUy Hazzard, 1013,
1014
R. Rev., 532
Rachel Cooledge, 1081
Rasselas Judge, 301, 302
BROWN continued
R. Audley, 132
Ray C. (Proctor), 1062
Rebecca (First). 1128
Rebecca A., 1125
Reuben, 684. 1125, 1128,
1133
Rhoda Pool, 1081
Rhoda M. Clark, 1015
Ruth (Bennett), 842
S, , 991
Sally Deichman, 1126,
1147
Sally Reeme, 1081
Samanthia (Brayton), 1125
Samuel, 1081
Sarah, 1125
Sarah A., 1126
Sarah A. Woodward, 792
Simeon, 573, 1148
Susan, 1125
Susan (Gamble), 994
Susan Luper, 1081
Susan (Rees), 928
Tillie, 594
Viola Holcomb, 1027
W.B., 533, 1081
W. D. , 132, 313
W.H. Rev., 393
Wallace, 994
Walter, 1081
William, 1081, 1126
William H.H., 649, 1081
.Winfield S., 1081
BROWNE
J. Audley Rev. , 486
BROWNFIELD
Robert, 542, 689, 690
BRUCE
Archibald, 372
William Rev., 691
BRUEGEL
Rev., 399
BRUELL
Charles, 484
BRUER
F.B., 480
BRUNER
Joshua, 513
BRUNSON
Alfred F. , 928
Electa Chase, 928
Enos S. , 928
Flora, 928
Florence, 928
Leon E., 928
Mary L. , 928
Munson, 928
Oliver L. , 928
Rosa Shade, 928
BRUSH
Hattie (McKay), 990
BRYAN
Catherine Bloomtield, 506
George, 6, 99, 104, 106,
109, 110, 132
Henrietta (Logan), 748
James, 506
BRYANT
Lettie Southworth, 787
Index of Names continued
BUCHANAN
Catp.. 335, 867
Alexander, 300, 312, 372,
375, 386, 573, 891
Caroline Compton, 891
David, 891
Edward, 892
Edward Y. Rev., 393
Elizabeth, 573
James, 383
James, 306, 750
768
James B. , 775
Maria A. (Yates), 775
Robert, 892
Sarah (Ellis), 736
WiUiam, 891, 892
BUCHANNON
Emma Batchelder, 791
Hannah Smith, 798
BUCK
C.H., 634
Catherine McFadden, 966
Charles, 966
Lizzie (Mellon), 990
BUCHALEN
Charles R. , 132
BUCKLEY
Alice A. Hickman, 1068
Bemus, 521, 658
Harriet S. Barber, 1067
Henry Jr., 1067, 1068
Henry Sr., 1067
Laura (Peavy), 1073
Laura S. , 1067
Mary J., 1067
BUDD
Jason, 453, 691
BIEL
EUa R., 1068
Harriet E. Ludden, 1068
Herbert A., 1068
John W., 1068
Lewellyn, 1068
RosweU S. , 1068
Sarah (Capron), 1068
BUELL
— , 616
Abigail Weidner, 983
C.A., 701, 1172
Datie, 629
Dorothy Sanborn, 909
Ezra, 544, 691, 908
John, 619
L.A. Mrs., 701
Phebe Weidner, 983
RosweU S., 614, 619
Theodate (Linn), 908, 920
BUFORD
Gen. 127
BUGBEE
Lucius H. Rev. , 422, 424
BULL
Capt. , 185
Elizabeth (Beatty), 1082
Thomas, 161
BUNCE
Alonzo, 963
Angeline Kingaley. U19
BUNCE continued
Augusta, 963
Betsey (Stanford),
817
Burlin, 963
Catherine (Wing), 963
Charles, 612
Charles F. , 963
Clarissa (Frost), 963
George H. , 963
Hamilton, 671
Jacob, 963
James B. , 963
Jeremiah, 799, 963
John S. , 963
Jonathan, 1119
Kate (Wing), 96 9
Laura F. (Canfield),
963
Laura (KeUy ) , 963
Laura J. (McCrillis), 1073
Libbte (Wykoff), 963
Lizzie R. , 963
Louisa (McCrillis), 963
Lovina S. , 963
Lucy S. (Link), 963
Maggie A. (Wilson), 963
MarteUa A. Smith, 799
Mary A. (Fields), 963
Mary E. Hovey, 935
Oliver, 963
Rachel A. Smith, 799, 963
Rhoda (Smith), 817
Samuel J., 963
Sarah Hamilton, 1073
Sarah Hammond, 963
Sarah M. , 963
Susan Butler Hammond, 963
Valentine, 963
William, 1073
BUNDAY
L.E., 595
BUN HAM
(Prof.), 501
BUNNELL
A.W. (Mrs.), 921
Stephen, 593
Susan A. Irons, 921
WiUiam, 593
BUNTING
Delilah RusseU, 785
Edward, 874
J.H., 476
Lavina Flaugh, 1149
Levi, 1149
Martha (CampbeU), 874
O.U., 764
BURCH
Delia Obert, 1007
Lucy (Jackson), 987
Robert, 1007
Sarah (Day), 1004
BURCHARD
Cyrus, 1119, 1145
Jennie Johnson, 1119
Lucy (Ross), 815
Margaret Clark, 1119,
1145
Nancy Herrington, 674
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BURCH-ARDT
Margaret (Derst), 728
BURCHFIELD
Blanche (Herrick), 808
Da.id, 574
Elsie Snowden, 674
James, 274, 300, 302,
312, 314. 551, 674, 1110
James B. , 431, 47t;
Jesse, 674
John, 674
John W., 683
Mary Johnson, 674, 1130
Nancv (Herrington), 674,
866, 1110
Samuel, 674
Sarah (May), 674
William, 315, 675
BURDICH
TiUy (Beech). 302
BURDICK
Addie, 945
Ellas, 945
James W. , 945
Mary, 945
Mary Ann WiUey, 945
Sarah Hunt, 945
BURFIELD
John, 626
BURGE
Hersie (Gehr), 1084
BURGER
Flora B. , 1015
John, 1014, 1015
Lucinda Avery, 1015
Martin, 1014
Mary, 1014
BURGOYNE
Gen., 112
BURHANS
Edward, 866
Mary (Mann), 866
BURK
John Rev., 520
BURKHARDT
Elizabeth (Knierman), 989
BURKHAULTER
Elizabeth (Boggs), 843
BURLINGHAM
Berthie (Neily), 1003
Blanche (McSparren),
1003
Freelove Well, 1002
Gertrude, 1003
JohnG., 486, 634, 1002-1003
Jonathan, 1002
WeUs P., 1003
Zenana Potter, 1003
BURNA
John, 636
BURNEY
John, 530
WiUiam, 530
BURNS
Anna (Ford), 806
B., 789
Caroline (CoUum), 1127
Elizabeth, 544
Elizabeth (McNutt), 910
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
BURNS continued
HEirrlet (Dickson), 731
John, 540, 731
Martha E. Stull, 1165
Mary (Stewart-Watson), 109
Michael, 591
Nathan, 1099
Robert, 663
Rose Ella Corey, 789
Susannah Lofland, 1099
W.H., 490
William, 663, 1165
BURN SIDE
Gen., 352, 353, 354
Anna Graham, 1149
H.B., 652
Jane Giknore, 1149
WiUiam, 336, 379, 435,
. 523, 591, 592, 1149
BURR
Aaron, 6, 233, 286,
289, 390, 622, 1060
BURRIS
Robert, 372
BURROUGHS
Aretus P., 926
Avery D. , 926
Inez, 926
Ira P. , 926
Jerry M. , 926
Joseph A., 926
Leroy A., 926
Lina (Vroorman), 1107
Mary C. Birchard, 926
Marie, 926
Minerva (Dexter), 1001
P. Rev., 540
Patheria J, (Mosier),
926
Sadie Edna, 926
Susan Woodmancy, 925
BUROWES
Dr., 410
BURROWS
Abigail P. Webster, 968
Amasa, 1003
Curtis C, 1003
Dwight, 968
Georgia A., 1003
James, 1003
James Rev., 630
James L. , 1003
Maud (Whitman), 1003
Melissa R. (Phillips),
1003
Phiana Now land, 1003
T. Rev., 634
Thomas H. Dr., 122, 322,
409, 410, 711, 409-410
BURSON
Joseph, -192
BURT
Alva, 919
Augusta Moulton, 919
Cornelia Colts, 919
Dorcas, 919
E., 516
I. H., 633
John B., 519, 521
Libbie C. Mackey, 952
BURT continued
Taylor E. , 952
William C, 919
BURTIS
Charles, 484
James, 484
James P., 481
BURTON
C.W., 343
Esther (Bradford), 1002
Saraph (Fish), 975
William M. l^ev.), 423
BURWELL
Hannah, 577, 820
Mary (AUen), 820
Mary A., 594
Rachel, 577
Samuel, 820
BUSER
Herman, 485
BUSH
— , 501
A.C. Rev., 555
Charles, 881
Derrick, 823
George, 1172
Horatio, 1079
Jane (Birch), 1124
Joseph C, 823
Louy (Ercanbreek), 1079
Margaret (Kabezee-Johnston),
823
Mary (LiUy), 881
O.F., 316, 823
Rachel M. (Mcintosh), 823
Sallie (Waid), 1079
Solemy Beach, 823
W. Rev., 512
BUSHMAN
Mary (Snapp), 982
BU SHELL
Wells (Rev.), 390, 391
BUSTI
Paul, 232
BUTLER
— , 651
Gen., 1065
Caroline (Gage), 806
Hiram, 312
John Col., 110
Susan Hammond Bunce, 963
Timothy, 806
W, Rev., 661
William, 664, 683
Zebulon, 110
BUTT
— , 643, 1048
Rev., 603
BUTTERFIELD
Maj. Gen., 129
Brook, 456
Thomas Jefferson Rev. , 552,
559
BUZZARD
Anna (MeUon), 990
Maria (Styer), 1106
BYERS
William E., 536
BY AM
Abigail Oaks, 892, 928
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BYHAM
Abram, 929
C, 888, 892
Charles F. , 928
Cora May, 929
Diana E. (Daniels), 928
Eber, 929
Edgar, 928
Edwin, 929
Elizabeth Rees, 928
EUen C. Cady, 929
Florence Fagundus, 929
Florence Mildred, 929
Francis Lynn, 929
John, 598, 892
John E., 928
Jonas, 598, 929
Joseph Stillman, 928
Leverette, 929
L.O. , 535
Lulu Maud, 929
Martha J. (Torry) , 888
Mary Smith, 929
Mary U. Drake, 928
Newell, 599, 929
Sarah (Wilder), 942
Sarah E. (Flaugh), 858
Smith, 601
Susannah (Crouch), 930
Sylvia, 929
Wilhelmina F. Scott, 892
BYLES
Cornelius, 480
Edwin P., 480
Julius, 311
BYLLESBY
Elizabeth EUis, 736
MarisonRev. , 394, 736
BYLLSBY
Rev., 658
BYLLINGE
Edward, 40, 41
BYRNE
WiUiam D. Rev. , 532
BYRON
— , 478
CADMAN
WiUiam Rev. , 532, 642
EUen C, 929
Rev., 651
CAGE
Robert, 499
CAIN
Almtna Brown, 876
Marshall, 876
Marv E. (CutshaU), 876
CAINE
Elizabeth (Henry), 1110
CALDWELL
Alexander, 192, 549
Anna J. (McNutt), 910
Charles, 534, 535, 551
Daniel, 581
EUzabeth (Clark), 1146
James, 580, 581
James H. , 476, 1090,
1091
John, 581
Mary, 581
Mary Bloom, 1146
Index of Names continued
CALDWELL
Mary (Thompson), 910
Mary A. (Wagner), 1091
Matthew, 1146
WUliam, 910
WiUiam A. Rev. , 395
CALHOUN
James, 541, 542, 689,
690
Lydia C. (Dick), 731
CALKINS
Abigail Lester, 801
Amanda (Ames), 801
Polly Ann (Waldo), 855
Rachel (Stuyvesant), 1077
Seth, 801
CALLAHAN
Father, 615
John, 979
Mary Nash, 850, 979
R.C. Dr., 1181
CALLENDER
Aurora Rev. , 392, 704
Norman, 332, 444
N. S. Rev., 392
CALLOWHILL
Hannah (Penn), 75
CALVERT
Job, 572, 575
CALVIN
Dr., 658
A.C. Dr., 718
Catherine, 864
David M. Dr., 325, 32T,
331, 403, 864
Elizabeth Kelly, 864
James, 690, 864
Jeanette, 864
John M.,315, 319, 718,
864
Joseph A., 718
M. A., 684
Mary Andrews Logan, 1123
Mary Baxter, 864
Mary Frame, 718
Mary (Roberts), 766
Priscilla Mc Fadden, 718
Robert, 864
Robert C, 864
Sarah, 864
Thomas C, 864
CAMERON
— , 132
Col, 345
Sarah (McFadden), 952
Simon, 744
CAMP
Hannah (Siverling), 1163
John, 175
Polly Mead, 175
Rebecca (Hall), 933, 950
CAMPANIUS
29
CAMPBELL
Rev., 551, 593
Adella, 874
Albert B. , 905
Alice (Rhodes), 812
Barbara Jane (Himebaugh),
782
CAMPBELL continued
Charles, 964
Charles, 630, 905,
907, 912
Chloe D. , 905
Clara (Sherred), 816
Cornelius, 515
Edward, 874
Elias, 964
Elizabeth (Freeman)^.
905, 907
Elizabeth (Johnson),
1084
Elton F., 905
Fred, 905
George, 874, 964
George C, 905, 964
Hannah, 964
Helen Hamilton, 964
Helen Hooper, 874
Hester (Graham), 780
Hirani K. , 905
Isaac, 905, 1084
J.H. Rev., 649
James, 371, 874, 963,
964
James H. , 649, 964
Jane, 963, 964
Jane Hamilton, 964
Jemina, 905
Jessie (Free), 905
John, 874, 964
John H. , 782
John W. , 905
Julia Holmes, 964
Lydia Siverling, 782
Mandana HoUister, 905
Margaret CHaybarger), 874
Martha Bunting, 874
Mary A. (Pentz), 756
Matthew, 964
Melissa E. (Wolverton),
905, 912
Nancy, 964
Nathan, 541, 542
NeUie, 905
Olive (Ambrose), 874
Olive Bennett, 874
Parker, 300
Rachel Webster, 874
Sarah, 964
Sarah Lytle, 963, 964
Sarah A. Barber Naramore,
Sarah A. Ralston, 998
Sarah J. DeForest, 630,
905, 907, 912
Susan, 964
Thomas, 299, 561, 562,
782
Tillie Youngs, 964
WiUiam, 541, 621, 629,
689-690, 829, 874, 905,
924, 963, 964
William S. , 874
CAMPFIELD
Charles, 812
Elizabeth Rhodes, 812
CAN AD AY
— , 1167
C ANCLE
CANCLE continued
Mag:^lena (Close), 1032
CANDALGHTA
Chief, 149, 182
ca:.'f!eld
C.F. Dr., 331
Catherine Strayer, 964
Dennis, 964
Dennis H. , 964
Eugene, 963
B.C. Rev., 649
Helen (Matson), 753
Helen P. (Hall), 964
Hirani, 964
Horace W. , 611, 964
Ida A. (Flaugh), 964
Jonathan, 964
Laua F. (Bunce), 963
Marion E. Finney, 964,
965
Mary J. Hull, 964
Mary R. McLatchev, 964
Phebe Griffin, 964"
Vernon P., 964, 965
William F., ^64
CANN
John, 58
CANNON
Bert, 946
Edward, 372
Eva, 946
Gilbert. 603
Helen Danforth, 946
Israel, 603, 945, 946
John, 603
Minnie, 946
Polly Heneager, 945
Ray Richmond, 946
Samuel, 603
Stoddard, 945
CANTWELL
Edmund Capt. , 40, 41
Edward, 58
C A PR ON
Sarah (Buel), 1068
Sylvi (Barber), 1069
CAPTALN
Pipe, 196
CARHUPF
— , 625
CAR LIN
Daniel, 291, 614, 631
924 Hugh, 532
John, 614
CARLISLE
Earl, 110
CARLL
John F. Prof., 205.
209, 211, 212
CARMACK
David, 514, 561
Jacob Capt., 337
William, 561
CARI^LAN
Aaron, 718
Abbie Diehl, 1149
Ann Al-ard, 1113
Anna (Myers), 1113
Anna J. (Hazen), 1114, 1115
B. Mead, 1114
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History of Crawford County, Permsylvania
CAR1IA^■ continued
Cyrus, 556
Elda (Blystone), 1113
Elizabeth Carr, 718
EUiot E., 1114
Frazie, 1113
Fremont, 1149
James, 559
Jamas A. , 1114
Libbie V., 1114
Louise A. Wiard, 1114
Lucinda Graff, 1114
llary Cole, 1113
Rachel, 1114
Reuben, 529
Samuel, 1113, 1114
Samuel B., 1113, 1114
Sarah Jones, 1113
Sarah (Sherwin), 1114
Steele E. , 1114
Stephen, 529, 1113,
1114
Turilla (Phipps), 718
VUetta A. (Frazier), 1114
W.H., 718
CARMICHAEL
Waiiam Rev., 394
CARN
Mary (Altenburg), 1066,
1101
CARNACHAN
James G. Rev., 391,
403, 718, 719, 749
James S. , 718
Jane Black, 718
Mary Meldau (MacFarlane),
718
Rachel Ann Long, 718
CARN AH AN
Hannah (Kelly), 809, 816,
966
Martha P. Barns, 841
William, 609
CARO
Victor Rev. , 403
CARPENTER
— , 319, 599
A., 1151
Aaron, 946
Abbie (Penfield), 823
Abner, 946
Alaminnie Hornstein,
1150
Caroline (Bean), 1164
Charles, 946
Daniel, 823
E., 951
Emma E. , 946
Eva N., 946
Ezra, 598, 600
Feimer B., 823
Hattie N. , 946
James, 961
James E. , 946
John, 634
John R., 946
Joseph, 426
LavLna (Webb), 1065
Lestine M. Scott, 786
CARPENTER continued
LUlie L., 946
Lovicy Pratt, 946
Lucy Harter, 951
Lydia L. , 946
Martin, 11/M
Martin L. , 946
Mary (Quay), 883
Minerva (Winston), 961
Nancy Hanz, 946
Parley, 946
Phineas B. Col. , 356, 823,
824
Rebecca Winans, 961
Riley, 946
Ruth A. (Murray), 754
Samuel, 65
Samuel L., 132
Sarah (Booth), 823
Sarah Fenner, 823
Sophia Kelley, 946
Taber V. , 823
Temperance Warfield,
823
Welcome, 946
WUliam J., 478
CARR
A.B., 1025
Adelia (Clark), 1055
Almon, 1127
Anthony H., 1055
Benjamin, 605
Calista McBride, 1126
Catherine (Hunter), 1147
Charlotte (Harmon Ross),
1127
Chloe R. (Stewins), 853
Cora B. Hickernell, 1025
C.S. , 804
Daniel, 1055
David, 696, 698, 1126,
1127, 1145
Edith L. , 1127
Eliza (Randolph), 1145
Elizabeth (Carman), 718
Elizabeth Flaugh (Brown),
1126
Elizabeth (Hauser), 1127
Emma, 1055
Eunice E. McGill, 1145
Frederick, 1127
Griffith, 1126
Griffith, 696, 698,
1145
Harold, 1126
James H. , 896
Jane Brown, 1145
Jane (Anderson), 709
Job, 1055
John, 5, 35, 38, 444,
734, 1055, 1145
John D. , 1126
Kate (Chatley), 1145
Lewis, 1127
Lucy (Gorton), 896
Mary B. , 1126
Mary E. (Hunter), 1140
Mary J. (Dunbar), 734
Mehitable Cash, 1055
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CARR continued
Minor T. , 642, 1055
Paulina Foust, 1126
Peter, 1126
PhiUip, 1126
Richard Sir, 36, 37, 38
Samuel R., 1127
Sarah Houtz, 1055
Sarah A. (Sterling), 1055
Sarah S. Chamberlain, 804
Stutley, 642
Thomas Rev., 577
Thomas Ewing Griffith, 1145
CARRINGER
— , 699
Catherine (Kazebee), 838
Clara E. (Wygant), 1145
Cornelius A., 1145, 1148
Henry, 1145
Martin, 510, 1145
Nancy Feathers, 1145
Nancy E. Green, 1145
Nancy E. Donaldson, 1145
Nanie J. (Schrubb), 1145
CARRINGTON
Charles, 886
Sophia Smith, 886
CARROLL
— , 128
Adelia Rice, 972
Angle Hummer, 971
Daniel, 962
Dennie, 509, 583, 615,
653
Emma (Kerr), 915
Esther Kerr, 971
Grant S., 972
Henry, 972
Ida A., 972
Ionia M., 972
Jane Sophia (Shreve), 798
M., 972
Martha Hallock, 742
Martin T. , 490
N.A.T., 742
Nancy Bobcock, 962
Peter K. , 519
Rachel Sutton, 971
Sarah (Sims), 889
Stepehn, 971, 972
William Rev., 619, 971
CARSON
Elizabeth (Read), 1086
CARSTENSEN
E.G. Rev., 705
G.A. Rev., 394, 685,
700
CARTER
Dr., 942
Abi, Hotchkiss, 792
Abigail Hinman- Cummings,
792
Daniel, 886
Erastus, 509
Franklin, 792
Jane E. (Smith), 886
John J. , 476
Ladwick, 792
Lafayette, 792
Index of Names continued
CARTER continued
Lydia H. (Cummings), 792
Phoebe (Rockwell), 810,
814
Rosa Geer, 793
Thomas, 792
W. O. , 509
CARTERET
George Sir, 38, 40, 41
CARTIER
Jacque, 6, 154
CARTLIDGE
— , 78
CARVER
John, 372, 375, 384
GARY
— , 409
Amanda (Wood), 1065
George, 562
Oliver, 1065, 1066
CASE
— , 1137
Hattie Zimmerman, 1137
J.W., 691
Lovina (Davison), 931
Watson, 439, 440
Wtlliam. 642
CASEY
Adeline, 1002
Daniel, 523
Louisa (Blakeslee), 1002
W.H., 1002
CASH
Mehitabel (Carr), 1055
CASKA
Mary (MagUl), 990
CASPERSON
C.P.. 474
CASS
Gen., 763
Amret (Nichols), 808
CASSELMANN
Alice C, 1069
Bessie M., 1069
Daniel T. , 1068, 1069
Edna L. , 1069
Harriet A. Durfee, 1062,
1069
Henry H. . 1069"
Jessie G. . 1069
Jonas, 1068
Mary R., 1069
Otis L., 1069
Percy E., 1069
Sarah Horn, 1068
Theodore F. , 1069
WUUe E. , 1069
CASTERLINE
Silas Rev., 552, 563
CASTILINE
Cyrus Rev., 532
CASTLE
Ann T. (Barber), 1069
Augustus, 477
Caroline Foote, 1069
Charles E., 1069
Donald E., 1069
EUen, 1069
Flora, 1069
Joseph B. , 1069
CASTLE continued
William, 1069
CATERN
Isaac, 635
GATHER
Elizabeth B. (Cody), 1016
George, 555
Margaret (Power), 759
CAT LIN
Eli D. Sr., 633, 634
F. D. , 633
Mabel Mrs. , 634
Sarah, 634
CATLING
Edward J. , 803
Elizabeth Jones, 803
Jane A. (Frisbie), 803
John, 803
Margaret Edwards, 803,
811
Mary (MitcheU), 803,
811
Mary Page, 803
Peter, 803, 811
Virginia Anderson, 803
CATERN
Isaac, 635
CAUVEL
Daniel, 1154
Harriet (Ketner), 1154
Libby (Phillips), 938
Sarah Mallory, 1154
CAZENOVE
Theophilus, 232, 233
CEASE
Catherine (Dearborn), 1056
Jacob Rev., 563
John R. , 521
Rudolph, 1056
CEDAR
Eugene, 1005
Sarah E. FuUer, 1005
CEDARQUIST
L.J., 486
CELERON
Bienville de (Capt.), 85,
86, 154, 156
CELESTINE
Mother, 481
CHACE
E. Rev., 512, 666
CHALFANT
— , 431, 745
William F., 313
CHAMBERLAIN
— , 640
Dr., 775
Adelaide, 946
Adeline, 946
Amelia, 946
Amy Benton, 803
Anna, 1052
Anna (Greenlee), 1052,
1047
Anna L., 804
Anson, 946
B. Hon., 281
Charles F., Prof., 325,
521, 620, 803, 804
Clara, 946
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CHAMKKRLAIN continued
Clara (Yates). 775
Cornelia, 946
Eb,:!,..:er B. , o04
Elizaoeth (Wiard), 856
Elvira (Aiken), 946
Emerson, 246, 367
Emilene, 946
Flora Waid, 804
George A. , 804
H.M. Rev., 577, 646, 705
Henry, 946
Homer, 946
Isaac, 803
Isaac D. , 804
John, 529, 531, 856
Laura, 946
Luther M. , 312
Mary, 946
Mary (Greenlee). 1022
Mary F. , 804
Oscar, 946
Rhoda, 946
Sarah Sanborn, 303, 804
Sarah S. (Carr), 804
Squire, 406
S. S. , 620
Uriah T., 512, 520, 619,
803, 804
Viola, 946
CHAMBERS
Elizabeth Erwin, 923
CHAMPIGNE
John B., 535
CHAM PLAIN
Samuel D. , 154
CHANNING
W.H. Rev., 394
CHAPIN
Adelia (Trace), 1135
David B. , 604
Exanna G. (Taylor), 800
Frederick, 806
Frederick C, 521
J.E. Rev., 392
J. L. Rev., 552
John, 509, 510, 800
Kate M. Durham, 806
Lucia, 521
Melissa Drake, 779
O.A. Rev., 511
O.M. Rev., 634
Pheobe Durham, 806
Sherod, 806
William, 564
CHAPMAN
— , 983
Aaron, 904
Ada Feders Post, 980
Augusta (Scott), 991
Bessie E., 1024
C.R. Rev., 646, 666.
705
Eliza J. Allen, 904
Fannie E., 1015
Frank E., 1015
Hattie L. , 1024
Helen M. (Offensen), 1015
I.M. Rev., 395, 396
James, 232
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
CHAPALiiN continued
James H. , 1015
John, 600
John E., 1015
Josephine ^linniss, 784
Julia J. Hall, 1024
Lewis K. , 651, 1015
Lewis W. , 1024
Millie J., 1015
Mercy Keeler, 1015
Orson A., 1015, 1024
Paulina (Wetherbee), 983
Penila, 620
Peter, 1015
Peter M. , 1015
Robey Thomson, 1015
Robey L. , 1015
Sarah A., 1015
CHAPPEL
Russell, 484
CHAPPOTIN
Adeline (Magaw), 752
Sebastian, 383
CHARLEVOIS
— , 123, 124
CHARLES
J. Rev., 661
CHASE
- — , 631, 687
Amos Rev, , 414, 464, 482,
600, 614, 619, 632, 634
Ann (Preston), 1073
Cena (Brawley), 891
Charles, 614
Cornelius S. Capt., 353,
354, 489, 917, 918
Edward H., 302, 463, 476,
486, 480, 481, 512
Electa (Brunson), 928
Elizabeth, 583
Elizabeth Adrain, 1091
Emiline (Bennett), 971
George A., 311
Jabez S. Dr. , 326
James, 1173
John, 891, 971
Joseph L., 463, 464, 476,
479, 480, 582, 1091
Joseph Titus, 313, 1091
Lucy (Ray dure), 991
Newell, 572
Oliver, 571, 572, 575
Rhoda, 574
S.B., 132
Sarah Titus, 463
S.B., 132
Susan J. Titus, 463, 1091
CHATLEY
— , 1145
Jane (Peterman), 868
Kate Carr, 1145
CHAUNCY
Commodore, 340
CHAVIS
Col., 758
CHEESEMAN
Addie M. Sergeant, 1043
R.D. , 1043
CHELTON
CHELTON continued
Electa Willett, 1004
Evan, 1003, 1004
Hannah Babcock. 1003
John, 1003
John L., 1003
Mary Evans, 1003
Mary L. (Darling), 1003
Thomas, 1003
CHENEY
E.S. , 550
CHENWORTH
John, 1007
Sarah E. Maj. , 1007
Sophia Stover, 1007
CHESBROUGH
J.C, 281
CHESSHIRE
J.F., 481, 489
CHICHESTER
William Rev., 482
CHIDESTER
E., 1014
Elizabeth (McClure), 664,
1085
Penelope (Booth), 1013
Sarah (Andrews), 985, 1123
Silas, 664, 665, 667,
1085
Thomas, 667
CHILDS
Bryon S. , 656, 946
Donal, 946
Eli, 946
Isaac, 59 8
Joseph, 946
Lucius J., 658, 946
Manning, 615
Mary Hazelton, 946
Reuben, 946
Warren, 946
W. H. Rev., 501
CHIPMAN
Huldah (Bresee), 945
Mifflin, 701
Thomas. 700
CHIPPLE
Daniel, 1109
Elizabeth (Ehrgott), 1109
CHOATE
Lucy Maine, 794
CHRIST
Daniel F. , 869
David C. , 870
Elizabeth Sutton, 870
Emeliza Williams, 870
Etta L., 870
Frederick A., 870
Isaiah L. , 870
James C, 870
John E., 870
Jonathan D. , 556, 559,
869, 870
Mary Grove, 869
Mary Chastina, 870
Mary J., 870
Robert D. . 870
CHRISTIE
Henry, 644
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CHRISTIE continued
Margaret J. (Ralston), 998
CHRISTOPHER
Sally (Johnson), 1117
CHRISTY
-— 513
Andrew, 640, 790
Henry, 639, 640
James, 659, 660
Mary (Derst), 728
Mary Meyler, 790
Mary E. (Williams), 790
Sallie (Marshall), 997
CHURCH
Agnes (Pearson), 720
Alfred G. , 310, 442, 720
Alice L. Mosier. 720
Anna B. (Pierson), 719
Gaylord Judge), 270, 279,
281-283, 301. 302, 309,
311, 312, 444, 445, 719,
720
Green H. . 814
Henry, 440
J.E., 504
Kate Law, 719
Pearson Judge, 283, 301,
302, 309, 310, 424, 440.
442, 450, 719, 720
Susannah (Root), 814, 1077
Wealthy Palmer, 719
William, 719
William Dr., 325, 456
CHURCHILL
Paulina (Robbins), 13
CIVILITY
Capt., 76
CLANCY
Lawrence, 300, 372, 375,
399, 435
CLAPHAM
Col, 92
CLAPP
Charles, 902
I. Dr., 906
M^ry A. (Elder-Warner), 902
Nancy Collins, 906
Ralph Rev. , 3 92, 655,
882
CLARALUNA
Rev., 396, 399
CLARK
---, 1123
Col., 180
A.T. Dr., 1055
Adeia Carr, 1055
Adeline F. Birchard, 1146
Albert E. , 1015
Alexander, 553, 554
Alexander Rev. , 694
Amy C, 1146
Ashbel, 720
Belle, 1140
Benjamin, 619
Bessie, 721
Betsy Day, 947
Bessie V. Banyard, 721
C. Jackson, 1069
C.S., 793
Index of Names conti
CLARK continued
Carey, 1069
Caroline D. Fuller, 1015
Caroline L. Banning, 972
Cecelia B. (.Match), 934
Charlotte jMoore, 934
Clarence, 1069
Clellie R. (Hubble), 947
Conner, 316, 385, 386,
436, 714
Cora, 721
Daniel C. , 840
David, 893, 947
Delbert, 947
Ebenezer, 879
Elizabeth Caldwell, 1146
Elizabeth (Owen), 938
Ella M. Wygant, 1183
Elmer, 1069
Elnora, 1069
E.R. Mrs. (Hartman),
743
Erastus, 1015
Esther (Stockton), 390. 893
Ettie, 1069
Flora A. (Owen), 1015
Francis N. , 1146
Frank, 1127
Fred, 619
Fred Dr., 331
G,A. Dr., 331
Gamaliel, 947
George, 611, 947
George W. Rev., 540, 620
Gertie, 947
GUbert L. Dr. . 331, 972
Gilbert Ralph, 972
Grace Elaine, 972
Grizella Hammond, 1145,
1146
Hale, 947
Hanial, 1069
Harriet (Sheldon), 1015
H.C. Prof., 481
Henrietta Logan, 995, 1156
Homer J. Rev., 421, 423
Horace, 1015
Ida, 1069
Inez Emily, 972
Ira, 603, 604
Ira H. , 947
Isabel (Cummings), 1145
Isiah, 934
Isaac F., 678
J. Foster, 472
J.L. Rev., 584, 691
J. P.S., 1140
James, 616, 619, 972,
1069, 1145, 1146
Jane, 1145
Jane Brooks Bemus, 714
Jennie, 947
Jeremiah, 947
John, 383, 713, 1140, 1145,
1146
John E., 1015
John M. (Col.), 449, 453,
720, 721
Jonas, 514, 610
CLARK continued
Joseph, 601, 603^ 946, 947
Julia Freeman, 845
Julia Bement, 971
Lavern, 106 9
Lavina Kilday, 879
Letflet, 1065
Lucy A. (Hoffman), 1146
Lyman, 947
Margaret (Burchard),
1119, 1145
Maria (Booth), 1067
Martha E. (Bailey), 944
Mary Dennis, 920
Mary (Hunter), 1140
Mary (McCoy), 1016, 1033
Mary (Scott), 1114
Mary (Thompson), 840
Mary (Webb), 1065
Mary Weller, 720
Mary Ann (Phillips), 947
Mary D. (Bole), 715, 1113
Mattie, 721
Nancy (Collar), 1071
Nathaniel, 696, 697, 1145,
1146
Ophelia, 1146
Orphia P. (Finney), 965
R.C., 793
R.W. Mrs., 995
Ransom W. , 1146
Ransford, 1067
Rebecca A. Bailey, 947
Rhoda, 1015
Rhoda M. (Brown), 1015
Ritner, 1069
Robert, 271, 679, 1113,
1146
Robert W., 1156
Rose, 947
Rose Davis, 844, 1147
Rosetta (Harshelman), 1128
R.W., 995
S.E., 920
Sally, 520, 611
Sally (Wykotf), 1146
Samantha (Stratton), 993
Samuel, 678, 1140,
1146
Sarah Collom, 1127
Sarah (Morehead), 1167.
1180
Sarah Wells, 1067
Sarah Wykoff, 1113
Sarah E. (Bemis), 713
Sarah G. , 1146
Silas, 946
Sybil Phillips, 946, 947
Thomas, 1146
Thomas R. Elder, 600
Timothy, 655, 1128
W.A. Rev., 540, 705
Whiteley, 947
William, 7, 58, 62, 264,
266, 289, 299, 302,
314, 320, 334, 341,
342, 376, 390, 414,
436, 443, 451, 504,
571, 1140, 1145, 1147
CLARK continued
William F., 43.'
Willie, 1069
CLARKE
Geoi;^ W. Rev., 393, i'i
H.J. Rev., 392
J.F. Rev.. 394
Lorene Stebbins, 853
CLASEN
Harriet McKinnev, 899
Henry. 899
CLAWSON
Alvira A. Head, 1025
Derastus. 804
E., 1025
John, 529, 848
Martin, 530
Mary C. Crosley, 804
Zeph, 530, 531
CLAY
— , 790
Mary Bossard, 1144
W.C., 1144
CLAYPOLE
James, 62. 64
CLAYTON
Ann (Herrington), 1110
William. 58
CLEAVER
KLmber, 132
CLELAND
Lucy A. Barnsdlae, 1089
O.H. P. , 1089
CLEMENS
Aleious A. , 874
Earl A.. 874
Ettie, 874
John, 874
John C. 874
Josephine (Whipple), 874
Margaret (Gridley), 874
Oscar D. . 874. 875
Sabra, 874
Sabra (Detweiler), 874
Sarah Culbertson, 874,
875
Susan (Skelton), 874
Tabitha (Sherred), 874
W. I., 874
William, 372
William I.. 874
CLEMENT
J.H., 486
CLEMENTS
William. 499. 500
C LEMONS ■
— , 574
CLEVELAND
Chauncey F. , 1100
CLINE
Catherine (Johnston), 961
Jacob, 542
John, 542
CLINGENSMITH
Mary Hazen (Van Riper), 1135
CLINTON
George Gov., 86, 87
Henry Gen., 104, 109
CLOSE
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CLOSE continued
Daniel, 1082, 1085
Elizabeth McClure, 1082,
1083
Elizabeth Mcintosh, 1082,
1157
Esther (McGuire), 1082,
1085
Georgie A., 1082
Grace Beatty, 1082
J.B., 479, 667, 1085
James B. , 1082
Jeremiah, 1082, 1085
Joel, 1082, 1085
Jonathan, 1082, 1085
Magdalena Cancle, 1082, 1085
Martha (I^IcClure), 1082
Rachel, 1082, 1085
Samuel, 1082, 1085
Susan (Young), 1082, 1085
William, 1082, 1157
CLOSSON
Derastus, 804
Mary C. Crosley, 804
C LOUGH
Abigail (Danly), 934
Huldah Terrill, 854
CLOVEN
Harrison, 1017
Seth Gen., 1017
CLOVER
R. B., 559
CLOW
Francis, 650
CLOWES
John, 58
CLOWS
John, 372
CLYDE
James Rev., 703
John, 629
CLYMER
— , 103
George, 112
Hiester, 132
COADY
John D, Rev., 485, 1091,
1092
COATES
Annie E. (Sitler),
1086
CharlesS. , 976
Lizzie (Henderson), 976
Orvis, 1086
Reynell Dr. , 379
COATS
Amanda (Pierce), 1005
Reynell, 423
COBB
Hannah (Lowing), 830
CO BURN
A.W., 476
Alpheus, 1057
Amariah, 929
C.H., 1057
CM. Rev., 634, 651
C. Marvin, 489, 490
Eliza J. Blanchard, 926
Esack, 658
COBURN continued
Esick L. , 929
Fidelia Fish, 1057
Frances E. , 929
Hannah R. Jewell, 929
Harvey, 658
Harvey M., 929
Humphrey J. , 929
Ira C, 929
John, 929
Joseph H., 929
Laura P. , 929
Lida A., 92 9
Maria E. , 929
Olive (Weller), 862
Phoebe McLachlin, 937
Phoebe Smith, 929
Prudence (Fish, 1057
Rose Linda, 929
Susannah L. , 929
Thomas B., 929
William, 937
COCHRAN
Alexander, 536
C, 535
J.B., 241, 332
James, 312, 313, 314,
319, 536, 539, 626,
686, 1138, 1139
James H. M. , 858
Jennie R. , 858
John, 536, 626
John J., 857, 858
Joseph, 536, 539, 686,
857, 858
Joseph A., 858
Lacy, 536
Maggie E., 858
Mary McKee, 858
Margaret J. (McComb),
858
Robert, 536, 686
Rose A., 858
Samuel, 686
Susan E. HiU, 857, 858
Thomas, 536, 551, 686
William, 686, 691
William H. , 858
COCK
Lacy, 58
Peter, 38
CODER
Daniel R. , 325
CODY
AlviraE.D. Gates, 1016
Claude J., 1016
Edith A., 1016
Elizabeth B. (Gather), 1016
Ethel D., 1016
J.A., 1015, 1016
JohnC, 1016
Roy E., 1016
COEUR
Jean, 86, 87, 154,
155
COFFIN
Allen, 456
COGNEVILLE
Eugene Rev. , 535, 540,
COGNEVILLE continued
Eugene continued, 575,
892
Margaret Mangel, 892
Nicholas, 892
COGSWELL
J.H., 478
Joseph H. , 489
Robert, 25
COIL
Hugh, 614, 630
John, 614
Margaret (Winton), 984,
1102
Patrick, 614, 615
Roger, 614, 630
See also Coyle
COLBERT
Job. 670
COLBY
Elder, 574
COLCHER
Matthias, 578
COLE
Beedie Jane Swift, 959
Benjamin, 889
Catherine (Lake), 898
Conrad, 561-563, 876,
889
Edith Blanche, 792
Eliza Rogers, 852
Eliza J., 792
Eliza R. (Collins), 804
Elizabeth Terrill, 854
Emma Benninghoff, 891
Enos, 530
F.M., 521
Francis M. , 792
Frederick, 756
George, 888, 889, 891
George M. Dr., 792
J., 877
Jane Snodgrass, 1142
John, 898, 959. 1119,
1134
Joseph, 1056
Kate (HickerneU), 877
Lina C. Davenport, 1056
Mabel, 1008
Magdalena (Watson), 889
Margaret (Pentz), 756
Mary Carman, 1113
Mary Watson, 889
Matthias, 792
Michael, 1160
Morris, 563, 1113
Rachel (Trace), 1119, 1134
Rebecca E. Kingsley, 1119
Rosa Cutshall, 876
Sarah J. Ryan, 1160
Saville Royal, 1142
Susan (DeRoss), 876
Virene A. Vunk, 792
William, 876
COLEGROVE
Amasa. 875
Laura (Lake-Crosley), 875
COLEMAN
Anna E. (Alsdorf), 999
Index of Names continued
COLEMAN continued
G.D., 132
Henry, 39
COLER
Salome (Gulp), 875
COLEY
James, 536
COLHOON
Rebecca (Huidekoper),
745
COLLAR
Joseph, 1071
Nancy (Clark), 1071
Polly (Nanna), 1071
COLLIER
John, 40, 41
COLLINS
Albert, 907
Albert W. , 906
Ann, 906
David, 578
Edgar, 906
Elijah, 578, 905, 906,
909
Eliza R. Cole, 804
Elizabeth (Linn), 907
Ernest H. , 906
Frank R., 906
George Rev. , 555
Henry. 578, 905
Henry B. , 806
Hiram, 905
Homer, 906
Howard L.. 906
Isaiah, 906
Isaac W. , 578, 905
J. A. Rev., 630
Jane Mc Arthur, 909
John P. , 906
Loeraa Espy, 907
Lucy A. Waters, 906
Margaret Bennett, 905,
906
Margaret E. , 906
Martha (Crosley), 804
Mary (Coulter), 1183
Matthew G., 906
Maud McGranahan, 995
Maud v., 906
Nancy (Clapp), 906
Rachel Cunningham, 906
Robert B. , 905, 906
Sadbroy (Smith), 798
Samuel H., 804
Thomas, 296, 300,
304, 503
W.H. (Rev.), 641, 661
William, 906
COLLOM
Caroline Burns, 1127
D. L. Dr., 1127
Hattie (Mock), 1158
John, 884, 1124, 1127
John Capt., 342, 1127
Joseph Theron, 1127
Mina Lodema (Miller), 1127
Priscilla (Birch), 1124,
1127
Rachel (Walters), 1127
COLLOM continued
S. S. , 1158
Sally A. Reynolds, 884
Sarah (Clark), 1127
William, 1127
COLLUM
Jesse, 680
John, 529
COLMAN
Hannah (Town), 727
COLSCHER
Matthais, 175, 591
Peter, 175
C OLSON
-— , 384
Charles W. Rev., 395, 679
COLT
Jabez, 234, 265, 299,
379, 522, 523, 591,
592
Judah, 234, 265
Sidney, 453
T.G., 280
Tracy, 453, 774
COLTER
See also Coulter
Aaron, 1114
Agnes Culbertson, 1114,
1120
Agnes (WiUard), 1114
Almon B. , 1114
Cyrus M. , 1114, 1152
Darius, 1114
Eliza, 114
Frank, 1114
Ida A. (Miner), 1114
Jane, 1114
Jane Graham, 1114
Jefferson, 1114
John, 777, 1114
John H., 1114
JohnW., 1114
Juliana, 1114
Levi, 1114
Lizzie V., 1114
Martha, 1114
Mary J. (Halfast), 1114
Mary Louise (Miller), 1114,
1120
Minnie P. (Johnson), 1114
Morton P., 1114
Nancy, 1114
Peggy, 1114
Fhebe Scott, 777, 1114
Phiannah (Humes), 1114,
1152
Rebecca E. (Ash), 777,
1114
Robert P., 1U4, 1120
Sally, 1114
Sally (Thomas), 965, 1165-
1166
Thomas, 965, 1114, 1120,
1166
Thomas J., 1114
Wilson, 1114
COLTON
John, 583, 614
COLTS
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COLTS continued
Cornelia (Burt), 919
COLUMBUS
Christopher. 19
COLVE
Anttony, 35, 39
COLVTN
Jeremiah, 848
Julia Hotchkiss, 848
COLWOOD
T.J., 684
COMBS
Amy (Merrill), 899
COMFORT
George F. , 424
COMPTON
A. Blanche, 892
Caroline (Buchanan), 891
Charles K. , 722
Daniel, 636
David Jr. Col., 718, 721,
872
David Sr., 316, 372, 375,
386, 406, 414, 572,
697, 698, 892
David P., 892
Eliza N. Brooks, 718, 892
Eliza (Dunn), 734. 735
Fannie E, Kingsley, 722
Gertrude E. , 722
Herbert K. , 722
John B. Col., 302. 310,
313, 375, 446, 721, 722,
741, 692
Kate Leora, 722
Margaret, 892
Marion C, 892
Mary, 1135
Nancy D. , 892
Rebecca (Dunn), 735
Rebecca Perrine, 892
Sarah (Tritt), 1135
William, 1135
COMSTALK
Diadama (Hyde), 1094
CONCKLIN
Mary Cooper. 722
CONDIT
Ira Rev., 678
CONEWYANDO
Chief, 185
CONGDON
George W. , 315, 691
Mira C. (Kean), 988
CONGER
Ara (Johnson), 1117, 1118
John, 1117
Moses, 1117, 1118
CONKLEY
Maria (Smith), 1098
CONLEY
John, 623
WUliam, 660
CONN
Robert, 614
CONNELL
Frank, 1029
Isaac, 583
Mary E. Russell, 1029
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CONNELLY
— -, 190
WOiiam, 312, 451
CONNER
Abel, 778
Daniel, 511
iN.C, 512
Henry, 778
James, 778
James F. , 778
J.L., 634
Julia B, Goldfinch, ,
778
Leander Aaron, 778
Leon A., 778
Margaret J. (Wornald), 1054
Mary, 1054
Nancy Corell, 778
Roxanna (Yarrington), 778
William, 778
Winfield, 778
CONNERS
Julia (Hannah), 743
CONNINGSMARKE
Gen., 38, 39
CONNOR
Arthur, 628
John, 1054
CONOVER
Buena (Fuller), 973
Catherine (Alford), 1162
Catherine (Kerr), 916
Coral Isle, 973
David, 913
Eleanor (Schanck), 1161
Eliza Ann Thompson, 972,
973
Elizabeth Stewart. 973
EUiott E. , 973
Emma J. (Jones), 972
Fannie, 972
G.A., 584
Garrett A., 913. 914. 972
Garrett Bonum. 914. 972.
973
Garrett E.. 1161
George B.. 972, 973
George Courtney, 973
Hattie J.. 914
Howard, 914
Ida (Crawford), 914
John Carlyle, 973
John G., 972, 973
Katie, 973
Libbie, 973
Mary Ann McLaughlin, 913,
914
Mary E. (Phue), 972
MelvLna. 972. 973
Ralph, 972, 973
SaUie Everett, 913
Samuel M., 914
Sarah, 972
Susan E. (Mars), 914
Tryphosia, 651
Willie, 914
CONRAD
Nicholas, 379, 435
Pasca (WeLr-Andrews),
905
CONTRACOEUR
Commander, 88, 161
CONWAY
— . 44
COOK
Amanda M. (Hadsell), 1023
Amos, 1052
Anettie R. Wetherbee, 983
Aris M. (Swaney), 1016
Arthur, 64
Electa Mann, 866
F.M., 650, 1016
George, 523, 666
George R., 650, 651,
1016, 1033
George W. , 1016
Henry, 639, 641, 1016,
1033
J.T. , 246
Jacob, 555
John, 553. 554
Joseph, 634
Maria (Soper), 1016
Maria, 651
Martha (Johnson), 866
Mary, 651, 1016
Mary, 641
Mary E. (Fisher), 1016
Nancy, 555
Naomi S. (Bradley), 1016
Nathan, 614, 984
Polly Saulsberry West, 1052
Porter S. , 1016
Sarah Whiting, 1087
Stephen, 670
William, 406, 562, 663.
1087
William Col.. 179
William A.. 866
WiUiam R. , 1016
Zilla (Wtnton), 984
COOKE
Cornelia Jaqua, 1078
Emma A. (Tryon), 1078
Sherman T. , 1078
COOLEDGE
Rachel (Brown), 1081
COOLIDGE
Bryan C, 667
COON
H., 882
Mary Morse, 882
COOPER
, 1132
Albert, 722
Anna Johnson, 723
Bert, 723
D.C. Rev., 678
Elizabeth Gaunee, 868
Emilene (Gates), 789
Fidelia Smith, 722
Frank, 723
G.C., 789
H.J., 643
Jacob A., 722, 723
Jane Read, 868
Joseph A. Prof. , 325
Lewis. 722
Lovinia Hanford Barr, 1090
Mary Concklin, 722
COOPER continued
Mary (MitcheU), 967
Minnie McMiUen, 881
Myron S. . 722
Nancy (Beach), 713
Rachel Harper, 722
Rebecca, 722
Robert, 868
Silas, 651
Thomas, 881
Walden, 1090
WaldenHarte, 1090
CORBETT
EUen S. Baldwin, 1011
James, 1011
CORELL
James, 778
MarlUa, 778
Nancy (Conner), 778
Sarah M. (Boyle), 778
COREY
Archibald, 824
Claries, 526
EUa L. (HoLman), 824
GreUette, 788, 789
Hiram, 975
Ida C. Rood, 824
LiUian E. (Munger), 789
Lottie T. Dolingpi 824
Lucy Williams, 788
Luretta, 824
Lynn Willis, 975
Mary E. Kennedy, 788, 789
Nettie M. (Greenfield), 824
Rose EUa (Burns), 789
Sarah Morgan (Fish), 975
Thomas A. , 824
Thomas H. , 824
WLUiam, 788
William B. , 975
CORHAN
James Col., 749
CORLISS
Bell, 929
Calvin, 929
Carrie, 929
Carrie HartweU, 929
Charles H., 929, 930
Harley, 929
Hattie Sybrant, 929
CORMACK
David, 314
CORN
Mary (Altenburg) 1066,
1101
CORNELL
L.F., 7ao
Lestina (Whitford), 790
CORNEN
C.A. 132
cornp'lanter
Chief, 146, 149, 150, 151,
152, 153. 165, 169, 180.
182, 202, 256
CORNWALL
Aspinwall, 479, 480, 807
Emily L. (Gerow), 807
Frances, 807
Hiram, 598
CORNWALLIS
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CORNWALLIS continued
Gen., 105-108, 866,
890. 1021
CORNWELL
iSlelson, 882
Sally M. Morse, 882
CORTEZ
Herando, 140
CORY
Eva Boyle, 778
COSTER
. 21
COTTON
A.D., 409
Adeline (Johnston), 1130
AUce, 1127
Angeline Adams, 1127
Delia, 1127
Edward, 1127
Eliza Beatty, 1080,
1130
Elizabeth Black, 723
Evaline (Davis), 1127
Harriet Kelley, 879
Harry A. , 723
Helen Williams, 1127
Hugh, 390, 414
John, 3 90, 414, 682.
893, 1127
John C. Dr., 325, 326.
331. 723. 726. 859
Joseph. 1080, 1130
L.C.. 879
Margaret, 1127
Margaret Stocton. 893,
1127
Mary (Davis). 723. 725.
726. 1108
Mary Gibson. 1184
Robert. 544
Samuel. 692
Thomas. 1127
Vance. 692
William. 723, 1127
WUliam Dr., 1184
William D., 723
COUCH
Darius N. Gen., 129
Harriet C. (Lawrence), 829
L.A., 829
COULTER
See also Colter and Culter
Darius. 246
Elizabeth. 870
J.J., 555
James Rev. , 555, 624.
646. 667
John W.. 678
Josiah. 870
R.C., 1150
R.H., 559
Richard, 622
Robert, 676
Thomas, 676
Wilson, 870
COUNTES
Catherine (Monnin), 1103
COUP
Anna (Ford), 1146
Catherine Artman, 1146
COUP continued
Clarence A.. 1146
Daniel. 1146
George. 1146
Helena (Thomas). 1146
J. Harris, 1146
Mary E. Shaffer, 1146
Soloman, 680, 1146
Susannah, 1146
Thomas, 1146
COURSON
Margaret (Johnson),
1084
COURTEOU
Louise (Jeunet), 897
COURTNEY
Bailey, 752
Jane (McLean), 752
COURTRIGHT
C, 642
Milton, 2 80
COUSINS
Jefferson, 688
Sarah (Hawthern), 808
William, 808
COUTS
Ann (Strachan), 1134
COVEL
Christiana L. Groom,
1006
Vernon, 1006
COWAN
Daniel, 700
E., 312
Elizabeth Ann Culbertson,
724
Jacob, 724
COWELL
— , 734
COWLES
A. L. Dr., 1004
George W., 1004
Oliver, 670
Phebe A. Gushing, 1004
Virda Van Deusen, 1004
COX
Eliza (Shotwell), 786
Elizabeth (Pound), 796
Levi, 274, 825
Maria (Pound), 796
Mary T. (EUsworth), 825
Zachariah, 700
COY
Elizabeth RSchards), 785
Michael, 700. 785
COYLE
See also Coil
Alduma Pierce. 973, 974
Bernard, 723
Catherine Magee, 978, 1007
Clara, 723
Diantha (Fish), 975
Eddie B. , 723
Elizabeth Sinon, 723
Frances, 974
Hugh, 614, 632, 1007
Hugh F., 723
James, 619
James D. , 973, 974
Jane (McGee). 973
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COYLE continued
John Rev., 614
Lavern, 723
Lawrence, 315,
723,
Lena, 973
Louis, 97 3
Lucinda (Obert), 1007
Lucinda Phillips, 723
Lucy Taft, 973
Margery, 973
Margery (Kerr-Henderson),
973, 976
Mark, 723
Mary Griffin, 21'2, 293,
723, 973
Mary Ann Stark, 723
Milton, 973
Patrick, 292, 614, 6 15,
723, 973
Roger, 614, 632, 723,
973
Sarah (Beatty), 973
Susan Kilduft, 723
CRAFT
A.N. Rev., 483
CRAIG
Isaac Maj. , 180, 434
CRAIGHEAD
Hetty Weakley, 724
Lydia L. Reynolds, 724.
761
Richard Rev. , 282, 384,
386, 391, 445, 446,
520, 724, 761
William, 724
GRAIN
Rosetta Hotchkiss, 848
CRANE
A.F., 651
Maria Foust, 1083
M,, 1083
Penile, 584
Rogene R. Whitmore, 1053
Seymour, 1053
CRAVEN
— , 622
Adda E., 993
Catherine, 993
Dora S. , 993
Eddie G. , 993
Emma M. , 993
Grace E. , 993
Hannah Beard (Brown), 1014,
1081
James M. , 993
John, 646, 1014
Jonathan, 629
Mary (Marshall), 993
Mary E. Ellsworth, 993
Minnie M.. 993
Prudence (Ticknor), 993
Richard G. , 993
Sarah Griffey, 993
Shepard, 993
CRAWFORD
Ann Wilson, 914
Benton, 914
Celcia (Alcorn), 914
Charles, 501
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CRAWFORD continued
Effie (McCormick), 193,
195
Elizabeth J. Ralston,
998
Gemella, 914
Hannah Vance, 193, 199
Ida Conover, 914
James Albert, 914
James W., 914, 916
John, 193, 195, 880
Lucy Ann (Taft), 914
Mabel, 914
Mary Lewis, 880
Onora, 193
Sarah (Harrison), 193,
195
Sarah A, (Marcy), 1120
Sylvia Dunlap, 914
Thalia, 914
Valentine, 193
Wallace, 998
waiiam, 196, 914
WiUiam Col., HI, 191,
193-196, 199
CRECROFT
Joseph Crecroft, 570
CRESSAP
CRESSMAN
E. Rev., 515, 531,
679
CRESSON
Solomon, 73
CRIDER
John W. , 643
William, 1054
CRIPPS
Sophia (Jameson), 782
CRISPIN
waiiam, 48
CRISSWELL
R.W., 478
CRITTEMDEN
Rhoda (Sprague), 837,
838
CROCICER
L.L., 1036
CROCKETT
Esther Johnson, 524
J. A.. 594
Lillie A. (Bollard), 822
Mary (Lawrence), 829
Nancy (Graham), 826, 1021
Thomas B., 523, 524,
826, 1021
CROC AN
Col., 342
CROMWELL
Capt., 911
CRONAN
Maggie Nash, 851
CRONKITE
Anna, 969
Mariam (FarweU-Wlng), 969
CROOK
Charles, 943
M. , 485
Wilhemina Wright, 943
CROOKER
Lorinda (Ward), 921
CROOKHAM
Annie Wright, 546
Elijah, 546
CROOP
Harriet Hosier, 850
CROSBY
Prof., 465
Anna E. Snapp, 982
Asa, 963
Betsy (Beedy), 815,
962, 963
CROSLEY
Aaron, 875
Abram, 875
Amasa, 875
Catherine Ayers, 804,
875
David, 489
Edmund, 875
Edwin, 804
Elijah D. , 875
Elizabeth, 875
Eunice Curtis, 875
James, 804, 875
Laura Colegrove (Lake),
875
Martha Collins, 804
Mary, 875
Mary C. (Clawson), 804
Mary L. St. John, 804
MUes, 875
MUes R. , 804
Moses, 804, 875
Nathan, 874
Richard D., 804, 875
CROSS
Abel, 947, 948
Cyrus, 948
Eugene, 948
Joel, 948
Lucy A. (Shaw), 1062
Mary J. Strickland, 787
Rosella Lurgy, 948
Sally, 948
Susan, 948
CROSSMAN
Addie, 1092
Carrie Bentley, 1092
Elnora, 1092
Ethel, 1092
Ettie, 1092
Grace, 1092
James Rev., 662, 666
Mabel, 1092
Norris, 476, 490,
1092
CROUCH
Adelia (WUder), 930,
942
Amelia Smith, 930
Charlotte, 500
D.M. , 246
Delos, 500, 600, 604,
930
D.M., 246
Elizabeth Perkins, 930
Ella S. , 930
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CROUCH continued
Emma J. (Fitch), 930
Eudora, 930
Horace E. , 930
Inez, 930
John, 536, 865
Jonathan, 930
Lesley, 930
Mary E. (Loveless), 930
Rachel McQuiston (Dickson),
865
Roscoe, 930
Susannah Byham, 930
Walter, 632
WiUiam P. , 930
CROW
Calvin, 969
Ina, 970
Melissa Wing, 969
Moses Rev., 423, 424
Orson, 970
CROWE
John, 1032
Margaret McCabe, 1032
CROWELL
A. Rev., 552
CROZIER
Orlando, 649, 650
William, 503, 640, 644
William S. Judge, 302, 639.
642
CRUMB
E.L., 519
CRUM
J. Rev., 512, 624, 703
CRUMPTON
Thomas Rev. , 393
CRUSOE
Robinson, 15
CULBERTSON
AdeUne (MitcheU), 811
Agnes (Colter), 11*4,
1120
Anna S. , 724
Blanche, 724
David, 724
Elizabeth Isherwood, 811
Elizabeth Ann (Cowan), 724
Emma A. Boileau, 715,
724
Flora (Herrick), 808
James, 811, 1114
Jane (McFate), 859
Jeanette Dickson, 560, 1114
John, 724, 874
John H. , 219, 313, 678,
715, 724, 725, 890,
1114, 1115, 1118, 1182
Joseph, 549
Lizzie (Herrick), 808
Mary (McClintock), 1115
Mary A. Wilson, 1115, 1182
Nancy M. Mackelduff, 724
Roza C. Upham, 818
Sarah (Clemens), 874
Stephen, 811
Susan Mitchell, 811
Sylvester, 818
WiUardB., 724
Index of Names continued
CULBERTSON continued
WlUiam, 562
CULLINS
John, 982
Maria, 982
Mary (Blowers-Snapp),
982
CULLISON
J. Rev., 661
CULLOM
E.C., 433
H.B., 489
CULLUM
Arthur, 231, 273, 311,
383, 444, 445
Clinton, 270, 406, 439,
444, 1037
George S. , 450, 731
Harriet S. Dick, 731
Horace, 270. 282. 332,
435, 439, 445, 456
Oscar. 384
CULP
Anna L. (Hickernell), 75
Benjamin, 875, 1146,
1149
B. Frank, 875
Charles S. , 875, 1146
Eve ZLnunerman, 875,
1146
Flora Bell (Yost), 1146
Franklin, 1146
Henry, 875, 1146
Isaac, 875, 1146
Israel. 875, 1146
Lizzie, 1146
Margaret M. Flaugh, 875, 1146,
1149
Mary J. (Brink), 875, 1146
Mary Margaret Flaugh, 75,
1146. 1149.
Salome Coler. 875
Sarah M. (Williams), 875, 1146
Silas J., 875. 1146, 1147
CULTER
Loren, 1183
Maria (Wygant), 1183
Mary Collins, 1183
CULVER
C.V., 422
Charlotte (Jones), 1094
James, 920
Jonathan, 553
Joseph, 634
Mary, 634
Polly Jane Dennis, 920
Sarah (Davison), 931
CUMMINGS
Alice, 1108
Alice Knerr, 1155
Harnett BushneU, 314,
512, 792
Bede J. (Skelton), 778
Bertha, 1108
C.T., 1145
Caroline, 619
Carrie (Davidson), 792
Charles, 244
Clarissa (Stickney), 963
Cornelius, 614, 792
CUMMINGS continued
Curtis C, 778
Dean, 77 8
Elizabeth Evans (Davis),
1108
EUa, 1108
EUa A., 792
Emma, 1108
Eunice A. -iFaulkenerg),
778
Frank, 1155
Isabel Clark, 1145
Isaac A. . 501
Isaac D. , 778
Isaac W. , 778, 779
Joseph T., 273, 414,
454, 516, 622, 624
LLnas, 509
Linns (Serrel), 778
Lizzie W. , 792
Louisa Swift, 778
Lydia H. Carter, 792
Mary S. (Nodine), 778
Minerva Baxter), 792
Minnie, 1108
Nathan Dr., 509, 516
778
Phebe Maxwell, 778
Phebe L. (Hume), 778
Stephen, 1108
Susan S. (Pinney), 778
T.T. , 266
Thomas Carter, 792
Walter, 1108
William. 1108
William D. , 778
Winf ield S. . 792
CUMMINS
•■ Mary (Wheelock), 1079
CUNACLE
Magdalena (Close), 1085
CUNNINGHAM
— , 509
Alexander Rev. , 704
David, 675
Eliza. 906
Elizabeth (Stockton). 893
Hannah Ferris (Reynolds).
906
Isaac M. , 906
James Rev,, 893
James H. , 906
Margaret E. , 906
Martin, 503, 591, 906
Maryette Miller, 924
Nancy, 906
Nancy A. , 906
Rachel CoULns, 906
Robert. 591. 906
Robert A. . 906
Samuel M.. 906
Sarah (Hunter). 897
Sarah E. , 906
Thomas S. , 123, 312
VestLne, 906
WiUiam Mrs., 924
WiUiam A., 906
William F., 906
CURRAN
Barnaby, 159
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CURRY
Aurelia Dicksor, 731
Eliza (Barnsdale), 1089
Hannah, 482
James, 581, 482. 584
Jane (Lewis), 917
John, 581
Olivia Titus, 584
Peter T. , 584
Robert, 584
Ruth Titus, 486, 584
Samuel, 581
William, 581
WiUiam Mrs. , 482
CURTIN
Andrew G. Gov., 122, 125,
126, 130, 132, 476, 711,
712, 715, 721, 730, 744,
757, 758, 875
CURTIS
A., 500
A. N., 559
Alfred, 598. 600
Annie B. Van Riper, 1135
Charlotte Johnson, 1153
Elisha, 661
Eunice (Crosley), 875
J. A., 1153
James. 1181
John, 58, 878
L. D. , 490
Lydia (Stebbins). 1147
Martha Weikal, 1181
Mary Ingols, 878
Mary E. , Irons. 921
Miles, 875
Ruth (Mead), 172
o. L. Mrs., 921
Sarah (Foster), 878
Stephen, 632
Susannah (Rundel), 1042, 1043
Thomas E., 316
Tryphenia R. (Throop),
967
W.C. Rev., 482
CURTS
Sarah (Custard), 868
GUSHING
Alonira P. Pratt, 817
Arlette (Smith), 817
Caroline (Switt), 1105
Hardy, 817
Media B. (Blanchard),
791
Phebe A. (Cowles), 1004
CUSHMAN
A.B. Dr., 211, 556,
559
CUSTAR
George, 476
CUSTARD
AlmeraWetmore, 863
Daniel, 573
John, 693
Louisa Flndley, 863
Lydia (Sitler), 1086
Richard, 553, 555, 863,
868
Sarah Curtis, 868
Sarah (Porter), 868
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CUSTER
Sally (WiUey), 961
CUSTOLOGA
Chief, 162
CUTLER
Carrie E., 843
D.C. Mrs., 903
D, S., 599
E.S., 579
E. Smith, 701
Edwin G. , 843
Effie Williams, 903
Franklin D. , 843
Gilbert, 843
Henry S. , 843
Joel Barnard, 843
Lucy J. (Tabor), 843
Jlary, 551
Sarah McConnell, 843
Sarah L, (Brandt), 843
See Also CuTter
CUTSH.\LL
A. Frank, 930
Anna M. (Keep), 876
Bertie, 876
Darwin, 876
Eliza (Tinker), 876
Eliza, 930
Elizabeth, 930
Elma (Dunn), 876
Esther Franklin, 949
Flora P. Faunce, 876
George, 598, 599, 875,
876, 930
George W., 246, 378,
876, 903, 930. 1172,
1180, 1181
Grace, 878
H.M., 949
— , 1171
J.W., 241
Jacob, 598, 875, 876,
930
Jacob A., 930
Jane Sterling, 875, 930
Jertmiah, 875, 876,
930
John, 598, 903
Joseph. 876
Joseph R., 930
LaFayette, 903, 930
Laroky (Humel), 876
Leon, 876
Leroy, 876
Lydia, 876
Lydia A. , 930
Lysander, 876
Maria, 930
Mary E. Cain, 876
Mary J. (Seaman), 876
Mary Jane, 930
Matilda I. (Masiker),
930
Maude, 876
Nancy, 903, 930
Nancy A. (Seaman), 876
PhiUip, 598, 976, 930
Phillip M., 599, 830
Rose (Cole), 876
CUTSHALL continued
Sarah E., 930
Sarah E. (Sterling), 876
Sarah Eliza (Russell),
930
Warren, 930 <
Zenobia (Shoup), 876
CUTTER
George H., 441
CUTTING
Alonso, 1146
Henry P. Rev.. ^94
Lydia Gaylard (Sperry),
1046
DAGGETT
Dorothy (Steele), 770
DAILLON
Joseph Delaroche, 123
DALE
Joseph, 967
Susan (McLatchey), 967
DALLAS
Alexander, 303
DALZELL
William Rev., 577, 692
DAME
W.M. , 311, 490
DANCHY
Hettie (Kingsley), 1119
DANFORTH
Albert, 948
Burney, 948
Catherine, 948
Frank, 948
George, 948
Helen (Cannon), 946
John, 948
Mariette, 948
Martha Edmons, 948
Richmond, 948
Sarah Belden, 948
Sarah GaU, 948
DANIEL
ChristLnia, 520
Elizabeth Anderson, 520,
611, 812
John, 610, 812
Sally (Rhodes), 812
Samuel, 514, 515
DANIELS
; 699
Capt. , 343
Abraham Rev., 596, 597,
661
Amos, 597
Anna AdeU, 892
Anna (Armstrong), 1101,
1102
Clarinda (Stewart), 940
Daniel, 596, 597
Diana E. Byham, 928
EUa, 892
Elmina A. (Barns), 841
Emily A. (Bogardus), 927
Hattie, 892
James, 892
Jemina (Strayer), 818
John, 316, 575, 595,
597
DANIELS continued
Juliette, 692
Lucy (Brawley), 597
Marcus, 928
Mary (McFadden), 597
Samuel, 595, 597
Samuel J. , 892
Sarah (Armstrong), 597
Wilber L., 892
DANLY
Abigail Clough, 934
George, 934
Jesse, 645
Maria (Hatch), 934
DARBY
Daisey, 1016
Eastus, 1016
Esther M. Sandborn. 1016
Imogene Darby, 1016
John, 588
Rhoda Ward, 1016
Wilbur J., 1016
William H., 642, 1016
WiUiam M. , 1016
DARLING
EUza (Kurd), 1050
Ira D. Rev., 520, 577, 611,
634, 646, 703
Mary L. Chelton, 1003
S., 1003
DARLINGTON
Katherine L. Parsons,
1038
WiUiam, 1038
DARRAH
Lydia, 108
D ARROW
Benjamin, 634
Caroline E. (Gilmore), 1150,
1149
Mary Jane (Root), 785
WiUiam, 1150
DAUCHEY
A.R., 1042-1043
Emma M. (Bannister), 1011
Florence (Rundel), 1042
Hawley, 650, 1011
Mary (LeFevre), 1011
DAVENPORT
— , 619
Abraham, 73
Alfred W. , 1056
Alice A. (Henry), 1056
Anna (Leberman), 725
Betsy (McDoweU), 1055
Blanche, 725
Catherine Snyder, 1017
Charles B. , 1017
Cornelius, 1017
Etta A. (Parkinson), 1056
George, 1017
George F., 302, 310, 1056
H.H., 1055
Hannah Rhoades, 1017
Harriet (Orris), 725
H.H., 1055
Isaac, 725
J.E., 725
James L. , 1056
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Index of Names continued
DAVENPORT continued
James V., 1056
Jane Ann (Louisberry),
725
John, 649, 725
John A., 1055, 1056
Julia A. (Jones), 1056
Leonard M, , 1056
Levi, 725
Lewis C. , 1017
Lida A., 1056
Lina C. (Cole), 1056
Lucy J. (Jones), 1056
Mary Ellen (Bartlett),
725
Mary P. McDowell, 1056
Nancy Van Order, 1055,
1056
Oran, 585
PhiUip, 725
Rebecca Munson, 725
Soloman, 1055, 1056
William, 614
William A., 1056
DAWB
Benjamin G. , 319, 703
Jonathan, 439
Jonathan G. , 702
Owen, 515, 530, 563
W. L., 489
DAVIDSON
Andrew, 543
Archibald, 299, 561,
606, 609
Carrie Cummings, 792
D. D. Rev., 661
Grace (McQueen), 967
Ino W. Gen., 751
J.B. Rev., 512, 619
James,' 543
John, 159, 543, 598,
I 604
DAVIDON
Nathaniel. 598
DAVIDSON
W.G., 700
DAVIS
Alexander, 684, 748
A.S., 310, 314, 332
Andrew, 691
Archibald, 629
Blanche, 1147
Burnett, 581
Charles, 694
Charles W. Rev., 666
Corinda (Johnson), 995 ,
DeForest^ 683
Delia J. (Limber), 748
E., 1127
EUza Davis, 1108
Elizabeth, 844, 1147
Elizabeth (Erwin), 844, 1147
Elizabeth Evans (Cummings),
1108, 1109
Elizabeth (Thayer) Hcrtchkiss,
844, 849
EUen (Hassler), 726, 859
Emma, 726
Erwin, 844
DAVIS continued
Evaline (Cotton), 1127
Evan, 580
Fannie, 1147
Frankhn, 513
Fred, 1147, 1163
Frederick H. , 310
Gabriel, 674, 675
George, 374. 390,
444, 524
Georgie, 1147
Harriet (Gamble),
994
Henry L. , 726
Hiram, 315, 844,
1147
Hjratio G. . 516
Irwin, 1147
Isaac, 541, 542,
561
Isaac Rev., 844
849, 855, 1147
Isabella Linsley,
893
J. B. , 994
J. S. , 1108
James, 389, 626,
674, 725, 844,
1147
James Fred, 844,
James H. , (iapt.,
178, 476, 483,
484, 893
James J., 726
James S. , 674
James V., 1108
Jane Wingate, 1108
Jason, 1046
Jefferson, 363, 790
Jesse, 1147
Jessie Maud, 844,
John, 299, 372, 374,
405, 683, 1008
John P. Judge, 273,.
302, 313, 315,
332, 344, 385 "
John S. , 630
Jos.-ph, 485, 573
Joseph W. Rev.,
619, 645
Julia A, Stevans,
844, 1147
Kennedy Judge, 302
375, 383, 436,
443, 445
Kiz, 844, 1147
Laura B. Bennett, 842
M. P., 310
Margaret Siverling,
1163
Maria Kelley, 879
Martha Welsh, 840
Mary Cotton, 723,
725, 726, 1108
Mary Freeman, 845
Mary Johnston, 725
Mary Scowden, 674
Mary Sperry, 1046
Mary M. ManviUe, 850
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DAVIS continued
Mary Rosetta, 1108
Myron Park, 444, 449
Nancv Lewis, 844, 855
Patr.Lk, 372, 374, 403,
435, 578, 579, 629,
840, 893
Pitt, 1147
Rhoda Stebbins, 1147
Robert S. , 1108, 1109
Rose Clark, 844, 1147
Samuel, 674
Samuel M. , 302
Sarah Blakeslee, 1008
Sarah Stockton, 893
Sarah E. Peck, 1008
Stewart, 456
Susan Van Home, 1108
Thomas, 879
Walter, 691
William, 134, 293,
315, 344, 406, 444,
578, 591, 629
William H. Judge, 140,
162, 296, 302, 310,
312, 343, 444, 723
William W. , 726
Zachariah T., 844,
1147
Zeruah (Boyd; Webster),
844, 855
DAVISON
Abigail Hodge, 931
Agnes M. Wilson, 1182
Alvira N. Hunt, 948
Amy Gile, 931
Angeline (Britton), 927
Archibald, 175, 406
Belinda (Pratt; Keep),
935
Catherine, 1147
Charles, 948
Charles H. , 931
David M., 931
Delia Kites, 931
Dora D. , 1147
Eliza J., 1147
EUa (Smith), 931
Elliott, 931
Emma (Phillips),
931
Evelina Phillips,
931
Flora (Smith), 948
Florence, 931
Frank W.", 1182
George, 931
James E. , 948
James H. , 1147, 1182
John, 948
Loren, 931
Lovina Case, 931
Mary M. Hunter, 1140,
1147
Minnie, 931
Nathaniel, 931
Nellie (Humes), 931
Olive. 931
Richard, 549
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
DAVISON continued
Robert G.. 1147,
1182
Ruby (Shorts), 931
Ruth Kitelinger, 948
Sarah Culver, 931
Sarah Heth, 931
Susan Dillentosh, 1147
Sylvanus, 931
Warren, 931
William, 931, 1147
William C, 931
William H., 1147
DAVOLL
Almon, 829
Lucy Lawrence, 829
DAWLEY
Charles, 531
DAWSON
Susan C. Smith, 817
DAY
Alice, 1004
Avis, 1004
Betsy Clark, 947
Charles, 464, 634, 670
Dianthia (Snapp), 982
Edwin, 1004
Emily Groom, 1006
Emma, 1004
Flora, 1004
Franklin, 1004
H. N., 281
Horace, 634
John, 634
John Q. Rev., 394
Joseph, 1004
Luther W., 1006
Martha (Delamater), 948
Martha J. Bassett, 1004
Mary, 1004
Mary A. (Brown), 294,
603
Sarah, 634
Sarah Burch, 1004
Sherman, 381, 414
W. F. Rev., 392, 393,
424m 483
Winnie (Richmond),
765
DCHOAEF
John, 58
DEAWASON
Louisa Monnin, 1104
DEAN
— , 109
A. F. , 337
Archie D. , 858
David S. , 858
Eteborah (Fish),
1057
George, 665
Henry E. , 858
Ira, 611, 612
L. S. , 489
N ancy Brawley, 858
S. T. Rev., 520
Sarah (Mumford),
867
DEAN continued
Sarah E. Mook, 858,
1158
Simon Mrs, , 611
W. W. , 540
William, 534, 858,
1158
W. W. , 540
DEANE
Joseph F. Rev., 532
DEANS
Emma E. (Smith),
817
DEARBORN
Catherine Cease,
1056
Hannah Surena,
1056
Harriet M. (Wood),
1056. 1066
John, 659, 660,
1056, 1066
Margaret E. (Sunderline),
1056
Nancy N. (Nisley),
1056
DEARMANT
Sadie Langdon,
783
DeAKNAMENT
Andrew, 880
Eva L. Whiting,
1088
Tinnie Lankton,
880
Dec AMP
Martha Snodgrass,
1142
DECATUR
Commodore, 117
DECELLUM
J. Rev., 661
DECKER
A. W. Rev., 393,
577
Eunice Morse, 809
Isabel Jervis, 966
Jacob, 966
James, 809
Mary L. (Hutchison),
809
Michael J. Rev. , 400
Sarah (Whitmore),
1053
DEDIRICK
Emma R. (Prusin),
1040
Jerry, 1040
DEEMER
Joseph, 573
DEETER
Delilah M. McMillen,
881
Reuben, 881
DeFOREST
Abram, 564
Bryon, 735 bell),
Ettie Dunn, 735
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DeFOREST continued
Sarah T. (CampbeU),
905, 912
DeFRANCE
Allison, 599
James, 5"2, 599
Robert, 573
DeGROODT
Bessie DeMaranville,
789
Cornelius, 789
Hattie, 789
Martiaett (Spaulding),
789
Walter R., 789
DEICHMAN
Abigail Mosier,
850, 1147
Abraham, 320,
1147, 1165
Catherine, 1147
Charles, 1148
Edward. 1147
Louisa, 1148
Mary Dixon, 1148
Mary A. (Strauss),
1147, 1165
Peter, 1147
Sally (Brown), 1147
Sarah, 1148
Sarah (Deshler)
"Sally", 1147, 1165
Susan Johnson, 1147,
1153
William W., 701,
1147.
DEISS
W.
WiUiam W. , 701,
1147
DEISS
W, F. Rev., 399
DEITER
Emma E. (Naramore),
924
DELAMATER
Albert L. , 949
Alice (Bentley), 949
Benjamin, 910
Charles, 656, 910
Cena (Lester), 910
Elizabeth Richmond,
765
Ella (Akin; Wright).
962
Ella (Wright), 949
Eva Sayre, 949, 958
Fayette, 948. 958, 962
G. B. , 311, 441, 603
G. W. , 284, 285, 311,
442, 452, 751
George B. Col. , 311,
312, 382. 411, 441.
442, 450, 452, 456,
459, 603, 604, 726.
727, 765, 981
George Wallace,
Index of Names Continued
DELAWATER continued
444, 439, 461, 727
James Scott, 751
Martha (Day), 948
Alary A., 603
Mary McFarland, 751
Sarah Peeknan, 949,
962
Susan, 751
Susan Adelaide, 727
Susan Cowle (Town),
727
T. A., 452, 769
T. H. , Rev., 619
Thomas, 499. 603, 948
Thomas Albert, 452, 727,
765, 769
Victor Morris, 727
DELAND
Eli, 635
Lydia (Hamilton), 950
DeLAROQUE
Rev. Mark A., 400,
401, 402, 485,
535, 575
DELINGNERY
M. Gov., 163
DELO
B.' F; Rev., 540
I. J., Rev., 563, 679,
680
DEMAISON
John G., 575
DeMARANVILLE
Bessie DeGroodt, 789
DeMILLS
Polly A. (Henry),
1076
DEMING
John Rev., 646, 666
DEMPSEY
Benton, 1017
C. G. , 240, 1017
Elizabeth (Bogardus),
927
Harry, 1017
Lawrence, 1017
Mary Arthurs, 1017
Thomas, 1017
DENISON
Fsinnie Maria Griswold,
913
Martha (Spaulding), 37
Mary A. Bartlett, 913
Robert Fordyce, 913
DENNE
Margaret Beatty,
1080
DENNINGTON
Caroline McArthur,
909
C." J., 727, 728
John, 727
Margaret Hollister,
727
William, 909
DENNIS
A. T. , 920
DENNIS continued
Aaron, 920, 922
Alanson T. , 920
Almira (Jackson),
920
Betsey Meeker, 920,
922
C. C, 920
Carrie, 920
Charlie, 920
Emily (Adsit),
920
Harriet (Herring),
920
John, 920
Jonah, 920
Lucy
920
Lucy Rea, 920
Maggie, 920
Mary (Clark), 920
Nancy (Brown), 920
Polly J. (Culver), 920
P., 920
William E., 920
DENNISON
Angel, 594
D. C.- Rev., 620
D. H. Rev., 510,
634, 657
Joseph, 651
DENNY
Ebenezer Capt. , 165,
166, 180, 233
Elizabeth (Tritt), 1135
Sarah (Harper), 743
Walter, 315
William, 1135
William Gov. , 89, 92,
DENSMORE
Adella R. Ryan,
1160
Dianthia (McCartney),
935, 936
James, 1160
Joel, 733
Lavantia (Douglass),
733
Sophia, 733
DePEW
Annie (Smith), 107
Nicholas, 1037
Ruth (Oakes), 1037
DePUE
Anna (Proctor),
1061
Elizabeth (Proctor),
1062
DERBY
Edward, 435
Waiiam H., 643
DERICKSON
C.A., 344
Charles A., 311,
452
David Judge, 300, 301,
302, 305, 306, 308,
- 35 -
DERICKSON comuued
311, 316, 345,
385, 386, 390,
409, 242, 445
717, 763
D. v., 313, 344, 346
David, 241, 269, 273.
416. 728, 737
David V. Capt., 344.
362, 444
Harriet Patch, 306
Joseph, 314, 345,
445, 728
Maj. . 343
Maria (Brawley), 717
Richard W. . 345
Samuel. 274, 314,
335. 436
DERING
Henry S, Dr., 770
Sarah F. (Sprague),
770
DeROSS
Alexander. 876
Catherine, 876
Catherine Stire.
876
Conrad, 876
David E. , 876
George W. , 876
Helen German,
876
Helen Smith,
875
Henry, 876
Hiram G. , 875
Jonathan G. . 876
Margaret I. (Hannah).
743, 876
Sherman, 876
Slyvester, 876
Susan Cole, 876
Susan M. , 875
DERR
Elizabeth (Ketner),
1154
DERRICKSON
Helen Porter, 868
DERST
August. 728
Augustus. 728
Charlotte (Rupp).
728
Christina Berkes. 728
Clara, 728
Daniel, 728
Elizabeth, 728
Henry, 728
John, 728
Kate Smallenberger,
728
Margaret Burchardt,
728
Mary Christy. 728
Mary (Leighty).
728
DESHLER
Sarah (Deichman).
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
DESHLER continued
1147, 1165
D'ESTAING
(Count), 109
DETWEILER
James, 874
Sabra Clemens, 874
DEVAN
Elder, 634
DEVANDORF
Dolly (Stranahan),
1008
Margaret (Fralick),
1004
DEVERAUX
Hannah Babcock,
962
Jehiel, 962
DeVOGE
Germain, 575
DeVORE
D. M. , 535, 536
Mary Ann (Smith),
901
Robert, 875
DeVOSS
Melvina Royal, 1142
DEWEY
David, 1148
E. H. Dr., 325, 326,
331, 456, 818
George, 699
Hannah, 574
Henry J. , 893
Justin, 315, 395
Levi, 600
Manda, 698
Martha J. Flaw, 893
Mary, 395
Phoeba Phelps,
893
Rebecca Dickson, 1148
Sarah, 698
Sarah Hicks, 893
Stillman, 395. 893
Susan Scott. 395, 893
Walter S. , 894
DeWITT
Douglass, 790
F. F., 1048
Maria (Dunbar), 734
Mina Williams, 790
DeWOLF
— , 625
DeWOODY
J. M. Rev., 705
DEXTER
John, 1001
Mary L. Bates,
1001
Minerva Burroughs,
1001
DHRER
Charles, 653
DIBBLE
Richard, 644
William H., 578, 680
DICHMAN
DICHMAN continued
Maria Brown, 1125
Sally Brown, 1126
DICK
Adelaide King, 731
Agnes Scott, 730
Ann C. (Shryock).
728
Anna (Moore) McGunnegle,
305, 728, 729,
731
Anna M. (McFarland),
731
David, 269, 276,
279, 332, 383,
393, 424, 444,
728, 731
Elizabeth Botts, 731
Elizabeth W. (Dorrance),
731, 733
George M. , 728
Harriet Smith, 731
Harriet A., 730
Harriet S. Cullum, 731
Harriet S. Thorp, 731
J. Henry, 728
James R., 282, 344, 385,,
451. 728, 731. 733,
1091
Jane A. Torbett,
728, 729
Jesse Moore, 731
John, 312, 345, 385,
728
John Col. ; 79, 270,
274, 275, 283, 382,
302, 375, 440,
444, 445, 451,
728. 731. 733,
1091
John Henry, 730
Louisa (Thorp), 731
Lydia C. (Calhoun),
731
Mary E. (Sayer), 728
Richard, 541, 542,
622
Samuel Bernard Col. ,
246, 285. 312,
332, 346, 351,
440, 442, 444,
441, 449, 450.
452, 728, 729,
730. 731, 1172
Sturges T., 440,
442, 450. 452,
459, 461, 731
William, 266, 296,
305, 316. 372.
374. 386, 406.
435, 682, 728,
729. 731
Wilson W. , 383,
728, 731
DICKEY
Ellen (Gamble),
994
Jacob, 829
DICKEY continued
James, 578, 626
James W. Rev., 624,
646. 667, 678. 7C4
John. 906
Maria Espy. 906
Mary McArthur. 909
Mary R. Lawrence. 829
Phoebe. 633
William. 994
William J. . 909
DICKINSON
John, 98, 99, 101,
102, 103. 104. 112
DICKSON
A. S. . 285. 444.
445
Alexander. 1148
Alice Franzier, 890
Alonzo, 1148
Archibald S. . 732
Asena (Rogers). 1148
Aurelia (Curry). 731
Barbara, 560
Carrie, 1148
Catherine G. Wilson,
890
Rev, D. F. , 630
Delia (Thurston),
1148
Dwight, 1148
Elijah. 546
Eliza Mason, 879
Elizabeth (Holmes),
859
Ellen (Hoap), 731
Emma (Anderson),
731
Esther A. (Fuller).
1083
Eva B. . 1148
Fayette, 1148
George, 546. 660,
661, 640, 665.
865. 1148
H. M., 731
Harriet Burns,
731
Hattie, 1148
Helen A. Long, 1156
Isabella, 1148
Isabella Hunter (Weed).
1148
J. C, 379, 890
J. Collins, 732
James, 181, 136, 189,
300, 372, 374,
560, 562, 695,
699. 732. 890, 1148
James H. , 1148
James M., 1083
Jane Brawley, 1148
Jeanette (Culbertson),
560, 1114
John, 560, 598, 794,
1148
Joseph, 189, 435, 546,
560, 562. 731. 732,
Index of Nan.es Continued
DICKSON continued
879, 1148
Joseph H., 864, 865
Judy (Bandley), 925
Kate E. Wilson. 732,
890
Keziah (Bradford),
1148
Leah, 1148
Maggie, 1156
Marion, 1156
Mary (Andrews), 560
Mary Brown, 794, 1148
Mary Frazier, 732
Mary Sterrett, 732
Mary (McCullough),
1148
Mary A. (Lindsay),
794, 1148
Mary E. Birch, 865
Nettie Baughman, 865
Nevin R. , 732
Olive (HiUyer), 1148
OUver H. P., 1148,
1156
Perry, 1148
Rachel McQuiston, 65
Rebecca (Dewey), 1148
Rebecca Hayfield, 1148
Robert, 560, 732, 890
Sally (Hammond), 1148
Samuel, 1156
Sacah. 1148
Sarah A. (Kilday). 879i
Sarah E. . 1148
Sarah E. Tarr. 1156
Simeon, 1148. 1182
William, 275, 560,
1148
William F., 314, 440,
446, 731, 732
Zachariah, 1148
DIEHL
Abby (Carman), 1149
Abraham, 1148
Amelia Strauss, 1165
Delia, 1148
Emma (Leferman), 1148
Henry, 1148, 1149
John, 1148, 1165
Lucinda (Flaugh), 1148
Mary E. , 1148
Minerva (Flick), 1148
Polly CMosier), 1148
Rosanna Moyer, 1148,
1149
DIETERMAN
John, 881
Sarah (Lilly), 881
DIFFORD
Henry, 694
DIKEMAN
Elizabeth (Ford), 1082
Ellen Gehr, 986
DILL
Andrew H. , 132
Michael, 687
DILLA
Sarah (Biles), 869
DILLENTOSH
Susan (Davison),
1147
DILLEY
George E. , 540
Kerny Rogers, 852
DILLON
Arthur, 553, 554
William, 490
DIMICK
Ephralm, 1017,
1018
Cynthia (Allen).
1017, 1018
L. H., 1017, 1018
Mary M. Patton (Fulwiler),
1018
DIMMICK
Samson Rev, , 666
DINGMAN
J. H. , 474
DINWIDDIE
Robert Gov., 87, 159.
161
DIPPLE
Daniel, 542
Dm HAM
Betsy (Gage), 872
DIVERS
T. Rev., 661
DDiON
Eliza (Gamble),
994
Jerimiah, 96
Mark, 701
Mary (Deichman), 1148
DO AN
D. C, 283
DOANE
Alonzo Betts, 895
E. A., 285, 894,
895
Flora Betts, 895
Hannah Slayton, 894
Isaac S. , 894
Jesse, 895
Leo L., 894
May L. , 894
M. Elizabeth Morse,
894
Nellie A. , 894
Reuben, 894
Sarah B. Morse, 894
Walter A. . 894
DOBBINS
Daniel Capt. , 337,
338, 339
DOBBIN
Frank P.. 793
Harry L. . 793
DOBBINS
Hugh W. Gen.. 1050
Joseph, 793
Martha, 793
Nancy A, Hamilton,
793
Thomas L. , 513,
792,
DOBBS
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DOBBS continued
Rev. A. S. . 393
Andrew Jackson. 779
Betsey, 779
Eleanor, 779
Mary. 779
Marv Phelps. 779
Michael. 499. 779
Samuel £.. TT^
DOCTOR
Agnes Richards.
805
Asher T. . '65
Betsey Humes, 1152
Caroline Steinhoff.
965
Elizabeth. 805
Elizabeth (Humes).
804, 805, 309,
1166
Elizabeth Thomas, 965,
1166
Emma, 805
EsteUa. 305
Frederick, 515, 809
George, 805, 809.
1113. 1166
Helen E. (Thomas),
1166
Jackson. 515. 804,
806
James, 804, 805.
809. 965. 1166
James E. , 965
James L. . 805, 816
John, 965
John D. , 805, 965
Joseph M. , 805
Leonard, 514, 515,
804, 805, 809,
965, 1152. 1156
Leonard J. . 305
Margaret Humes. 8091
1166
Margaret (Thomas).
805, 1166
Mary, 809
Mary Humes, 804,
805, 809, 965,
1166
Mary (Hutson),
965
Mary A. Sierred,
816
Phiannah Borland,
965
Rebecca, 805
Sarah J., 805
DODD
Melvina Smith, 817
S. C. T. . 817
DODDS
Rev., 615
DODGE
Lydia (Upham),
818
Mary E. (Rockwell),
814
Robert, 802, 818
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
DODGE continued
Ruth (Beech), 802
EXDE
— , 495
EKDEPHKEN
Powell Rev. , 399
DOEHR
P., 679
DOERR
P. Rev., 515
DOLING
Lottie T. (Corey),
824
Louesa (Johnson),
824
L. W. , 824
DOLL
Eve, 1117
John, 117
Mary (Hornaman),
1117
DOLLIER
Father, 123
DOLMAGE
Elizabeth (Hampson),
743
DOMENEC
Bishop, 401
DONAGH
Jerushea (Wetmore),
1053
Olive, 1053
iXINAHAW
John, 1046
Rebekkah (Sperry),
1046
DONAHUE
Adora (Hotchkiss),
849
Bertha, 844
James, 844
Mary M. Joslin, 844
Ora, 844
Seth, 844
Wilson, 844
DONALDSON
Elizabeth, 1145
Elizabeth (Limber),
923
Nancy Green, 1145
Nancy E. (Carringer),
1145
William, 1145
DONNAN
David Rev. , 539,
551, 858
E. K. (WiUiamson),
858
DONNELLY
— -, 409
DONNELEY
John Father, 649
DONOHUE
Rev., 615
John, 1151
DONOP
— , 108
DOOLEY
John, U51
DOOLEY continued
Susan (Hornstein),
1151
DOO LITTLE
— , 210
Henry, 282, 283
Louisa (Stoddard).
813
DORCHESTER
Caroline E. (Lawrence),
824
Charles S. , 825
E. Jennie, 825
Elizabeth E. Sackett,
824
Emelene E. (Van Slyke),
824
Filena Shaw, 825, 1063
Grace P. , 825
Major C, 824, 825
M. Lizzie, 825
Nancy Tuttle, 824
Reuben, 824
Reuben S. , 824
Ruth S. (Egbert), 824
Seth S. , 824, 825, 1063
Sophia, 824
DORRANCE
Benjamin Col. , 732
Charles, 732
Elizabeth W. Dick,
731, 733
J. Ford Col., 310,
449, 461, 731,
732, 733
Susan Ford, 732
DORREL
Mary Dunn, 1181
DORRELL
Daniel, 682
Jerimieah, 682
DOTY
Abigail, 783
ArvLUa (Boyle), 777
Hiram, 783
J., 1094
Jane (Langdon), 783
Jane (Wilder), 1053 -
M. P. (Thornburg; Hyde),
1094
Peter, 694
DOUBLEDAY
Abner Gen., 127,
128, 129
DOUBET
Gilbert, j36, 540
DOUBT
Samuel Mrs. , 861
DOUD
Caroline W. (Whiting),
1087
DOUGHERTY
Catharine (Steffee),
838
Charles, 697, 698
Edward, 838
:\Iargery (Hammond), ,
1159
Sarah (Magee), 977
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DOUGHRETY
James, 310, 658
DOUGHTY
W. H., 311
DOUGLAS
— , 409
Carrie, 895
Edward, 571, 572,
575, 1176
Eliza Smith, 895
Harriet, 895
Harriet Williams,
895
J. W. , 895
Col. J. W. , 345
James, 275, 379,
405, 598, 599,
687
James Col., 342,
343, 550
James W. , 345, 845
Jessie, 895
John, 573
Joseph, 895
Col. Joseph, 274
Mary, 895
Nellie, 895
Sarah, 895
T. W. Rev., 593,
634, 666
William, 503, 644
DOUGLASS
See Also Douglas
Maj. , 273
Arthur, 1158
Calsina L. Finch,
733
EUen (Van Home),
733
Ephriam, 116
Gertrude, 733
James, 550
James W. , 315
John, 697, 698
John J. , 444
Joseph 312, 315
Joshua, 310, 311,
422, 446, 456,
459, 460, 717,
733, 742
Lavantia Denamore,
733
Mabel (Flood), 733
Marion (Lane), 733
Robert, 733
Stepdien A. , 733
Rev. T. M., 593, 634
Tamzin Mook, 1158
DOUTHITT
Soloman, 629
William, 629
1X)UTT
Samuel, 535
DOW
Anna Little, 805
Asa, 805
Betsy Reynolds, 805
Lina (Nason), 805
Lydia (Thompson), 805
Index of Names continued
DOW continued
Mary G. (Booth), 1013
William L., 805
DOWDELL
Howard, 880
Wanda Kilday, 880
DOWLER
Addie H. Durham, 806
Francis H., 1155
Henry, 806
John A. , 616
Mary (Lang), 1155
Mary, 1155
DOWLING
Hannah Ralston, 998
Martha (Ralston), 998
DOWN IE
Commodore, 342
DOWNING
— , 106
George Sir, 36
DOYLE
E. Grace, 734
James, 733
Julia A. Housten, 7 34
Kate (White), 733
Kittie E., 734
Mary McFarland, 733
Mary J., 734
Patrick F., 733
Thomas J., 733, 734
William, 733
William H. , 734
DRAKE
— , 515
A., 700
Able, 519
Abraham, 928
Adelia FuUer, 779
Adeline E. Hawkins, 780
Algenia, 780
AUen E., 805
Alonzo, 724, 779
Alta (Harter), 779
Alton P., 77 9
Amanda (Barber), 820,
821
Amanda E., 779
Amanda (Graham), 779
Arminta T. Graff, 1069
Birnez, 779
Caroline Smith, 779, 1164
Charles, 533, 611, 672
Clara M. , 779
C. M. Rev., 510, 605, 657
Demis Kelsey, 805
Dorluskie (Archibald), 779
E.L. , 124, 125,
465, 770
E,N. Col., 484
Effie (Roudebush), 779,
1159
Ella Hunter, 897
Emma L. Gerow, 805, 807
Ethel, 779
Eugene, 805, 813
F.A., 521
Francis, 805, 1067,
1079
Friend W., 780
DRAKE continued
Georgia M. Fleek, 780
H.A., 656, 658
Hattie, 1069
Henry A. , 805, 1069
Hiram, 510, 612
Ida M. Rhodes. 813
Inez, 779
Irad C, 805, 807
James, 499, 500, 779,
780, 784
Jane Navy, 1067, 1079
J. Clifton, 779
Jerome, 77 9
Jessie, 779
Jessie M., 1069
John. 897, 935
H.A., 656, 658
Legrand M., 779
LeRoy W., 779, 1164
Levant J., 779
Loduskie (Minniss), 779,
784
Lucina Sherwood, 805
Lucy A. (Barton), 1067
Lucretia (Spencer), 779
Lusina Sherwood, 1069
Lyle L., 779
Mary (Lewis), 935
Mary M. (Byham), 928
Melissa (Chapin), 779
Philo. 779, 780
Pruda A. (Wheelock), 1079
Prudence March, 928
R. B., 521
Sallie Marvin. 500. 779,
784
Samuel, 58
Sarah (Petit), 935
Sophronia iVilford, 779
Stanley A.. 778, 1159
Viola (Rhodes), 813
William, 805
William N., 132
Willie H. , 779
Zaidee A., 805
DRAPER
Alexander, 58
DREUTLEIN
Anna, 734
Caroline Worst, 734
Catharine, 734
Christopher, 734
G.H., 734
Henry, 442, 734
Lottie. 734
May, 734
DRIGGS
Matilda (Mullen), 927
DUBET
John C, 575
DU HOIS
Rev., 634
DUCHE
Mr., 92
DU CHISNEAU
M.. 143
DUDE
Rev., 657
DUDENHOFFER
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DUDENHOFFER continued
Andrew, 736
Barbara (Farnicorn),
736
DLDENH JEFFER
Eva Ross neither, 1127
George, 1127
Kate (Michel), 753
Maggie (Schwab), 1127
Nicholas, 1127
Phoebe Grettler, 1127
Sebastian. 1127
DUDLEY
Lavuiia (Gehr), v36
Marv (Brown), 1081
DUFFIELD
Nancy (Wright), 943
DUFFY
Felix. 665
DULL
J. A., 441
DULY
Joshua, 523
DUNBAR
Gen., 91
Andrew L. , 734
Francis K. . 734
Gen., 91
Harry, 734
John D. , 540, 545
Maria DeWitt. 734
Mary J. Carr, 734
DANCAN
James. 996
John, 545
Joseph, 545
William B., 276
DUNDASS
William, 606. 609
DUNFEE
O. L. Rev., 651
DUNFIELD
Edward, 571, 572
DUNHAM
A.N.. 1050
Amelia. 1050
Catherine Mead. 173
Daniel. 1050
Dwight Rev. , 520
Eliza (McFarland). 1131
Flora Wright, 841
Hezekiah. 489
Julia A. Temple. 1050
Lewis. 563, 1131
Lot, 173
Maria G. (Temple). 1050
Mary Yates, 775
Phineas, 682
R.M., 841
DUNLAP
Andrew M. , 974
Anna McCandless, 974
Ella A., 974
George. 974
James R. . 974
John J. . 974
Mary (Fogle), 974
Robert R. . 974
Siylvina (Crawford), 914
DUNMIRE
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
DUNMIRE continued
G. Rev., 646
DUNN
Capt. , 1147
Alexander, 300, 546,
549, 550, 551
Allen, 867
Anna, 735
Asa, 1181
David C, 735
Eliza Compton, 734, 735
Eliza (Eighmey), 1018
EUzabeth Hays, 735
Ellen, 735
Ehna (Cutshall), 876
Ettie (DeForrest), 735
Gertie, 735
Gideon, 559, 563
H.E., 735
Hannah (Nelson), 867
Harriet Gill, 740
Helen E., 735
J.D. , 734. 735
J.L. Dr. . 331, 332,
345, 346
James, 176, 300, 560,
561, 734, 735, 740
James A. , 441, 444
James J. Rev., 402, 735
John S., 1126 "
L.D. , 384, 735
Lewis, 299
Lulu, 735
Margaret (Reynolds), 883
Martha J, Max\^-ell,
735
Mary (Brown), 1126
Mary Dorrel, 1181
Mary (Malroy), 735
Mary (Weikal), 1181
Mary E. Boyd, 735
MUton, 441
Nancy (Yocum), 1181
Olive, 735
Patrick, 546, 549
Phillip, 561, 883
PrisciUa, 176
Rebecca Compton, 735
Rensselaer, 735
Sarah (Van Home), 176,
881
Simeon, 563, 734, 735
WaUace H. , 735
Walter, 876
William C, 735
William T., 441, 536
DUNNIGAN
M.C. Dr., 326
DUPRAY
Hugh, 371
DUQUESNE
Marquis, 156, 160, 161
DURFEE
Harriet A. (Casselman),
1068, 1069
Louisa Stearns, 1068,
1069
Otis L. Rev., 657,
1068, 1069
DURHAM
DURHAM continued
Addie H. (Dowler), 806
Alexander, 503
Amy L. (Hendryx), 806
Angeline (Herrick), 805,
808
Betsey, 805
Fayette M. , 806
Francenie E., 806
Hannah, 805
Hattie A. , 806
Hazard P., 805
James, 805
James R. , 805, 806
Jane, 805
John C, 806
Kate M. (Chapin), 806
Lavina Isherwood, 806
Lena E. (McElheney), 806
Mary Ann, 805
Moor FuUerton, 805
Phebe E. (Chapin), 806
Polly, 805
Polly E. , 806
Rebecca J., 806
Richard, 503
Rose E. (Robbins), 806
Sally, 805
Sylvia A. (Quilliam), 806
WUson S. , 806
DU RUYTER
39
duty'
Chloe (Hollister), 905
DYE
James, 688
EACHUS
William, 255, 871
EAGER
H.J. , 921
EAGLE SON
John S. Dr. , 326
EARLY
Charles James, 915
Elizabeth (Gilson), 914
Hannah Bradford, 915
James, 915
JubalGen., 130, 360.
Nancy (Gilson), 915
Thomas, 915
EARNEST
Josephine (Aifantranger),
709
EASILEY
Col, 1172
EASON
Ann Sly, 1092
John, 475, 1092
Joseph, 1092
Lizzie, 1092
Martha, 1092
Robert, 1092
William, 1092
EASTLICK
Cornelius, 6 94
Eleanor, 694
George iV. , 694
John, 995
EASTMAN
Lucy (Wright), 943
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EASTMAN continued
Rhoda (Miller), 924
Samuel, 924
Sophia Meacham, 924
EASTON
Rufus Col., 751
EATON
Carlton, 500
Hannah (Seavy), 884
Horace Dr., 632
Margaret Hickernell, 877
Samuel, 877
EBA
Henry, 484
EBBENHAUS
Rev., 484
EBERHART
W.A.P. Rev., 651
EBERLE
J.H. Rev., 484
EBERLY
Catherine (McFarland), 740
EBERMAN
George M., 512, 577,
583, 616, 624, 703,
705
EBINGHOUSE
John W. Rev. , 399
EBY
A.H., 511
ECKELS
J. Rev., 624. 657, 677
ECKLEY
John, 61, 64
ECKSTEIN
Catherine (MiUer), 1158
EDDY
Betsy J. S. Brown, 1014
C.P., 1014
Ira Rev., 661
Luke, 1092, 1093
M. Delsenah Proper, 1093
Robert G., 1092. 1093
. Sarah Green, 1092, 1093
EDEBURN
Lizzie (Wilson). 1136
EDEN
William, 110
EDGAR
Sarah (Freeman), 844
EDIBENRU
Selina (Snodgrass). 1141
EDMONDS
Sybil (Rhodes), 1105
EDMONS
Martha (Danforth). 948
EDMUND
John. 615
EDSON
AbnerB. . 658. 1070
Alveretta Kelly. . 966
Amanda, 1070
Amanda S. Harris. 736
Anna. 1070
Aseneth L. , 1070
Bessie. 966
Charles D. , 966
Chelos, 500, 735, 736,
1070
Columbus, 500
V
Index of Names continued
EDSON continued
Cynthia (Blakeslee), 791
Emma, 1070
Esther A. Stilson, 736
Helen Beardsley, 1070
Jonah, 499
Julia Ann Bloomfield, 500,
735, 736, 1070
Lafayette F. , 735, 736
Leon, 736
Perl B,, 509
Roscoe, 736
Zella L. , 966
EDWARDS
A.M., 806
B.F., 474, 913
Daniel I. Rev., 394, 658
Edward, 803
Elizabeth Jones, 803
Hannah Maine, 794
Helen M. Bartlett, 913
Julia Ann Gage, 806
Margaret (Catling), 803,
811
Mary G. Bartlett, 913
WUliam, 913
EGAR
B. Rev., 486
EGBERT
Edwin, 824
Ruth S. (Dorchester), 824
EGGLESTON
Eliza (Sturdevant), 1005
Elizabefc (Ogden), 1008
EHRETT
Isadore (Freeman), 845
EHRGOTT
Caroline, 1109
Charles J., 1109
Daniel, 1109
EUzabeth (Chippie), 1109
Francis, 1109
Frank, 1109
Jacob, 1109
Lorid. 1109
Mary E. CMeirtin), 1109
William W. , 1109
EICHBAUM
Carrie, 974
Emily, 874
George R. , 974
Harriet (Palmer), 974
Herman, 974
Jeanette, 974
Mary, 974
Mary (Sample), 974
T. S. , 974
Waiiam P., 974
William W., 974
EIGHMEY
— , 650
Betsy, 1018
Chloe A. (Johnson), 1018
Clark L. , 1018
Dacy H. (Wilder), 1018
E.E., 650, 651, 652,
1044
Elias, 1018
Eliza (Dunn), 1018
EIGHMEY continued
Lucinda A, (Swanson), 1018
M.A. Mrs., 652
R.E. Mrs., 652
Ruth (Sheldon), 1044
Stephen, 1018
EKMAN
N.P. , 486
ELDER
Anna (Roddick), 766
David, 1133
James, 766
James H. , 902
Jane, 1133
Jane (Shartel), 1133
John Rev. , 97
Mary A. (Clapp- Warner), 902
ELDERKIN
Diamanda S. , 793
Dyer W., 793
Lettie (RockweU), 814
Lois (King), 793
Maria (Noble), 814
Mary E. (Shute), 793
Phineus, 814
Ward K. Dr., 793
ELDRED
- — , 633, 978
Elizabeth S. (Goodrich), 975
Harriet (Matteson). 978
Nathaniel B. Judge, 301,
302
ELLICOTT
Andrew, 162, 166, 189,
265, 303
Sally (Baldwin), 303
ELLIOTT
, 349
A., 1083
Charles Rev., 291, 661
Emeline (FuUer), 1083
Hannah (McArthur), 750
James, 626
Jennette (McArthur), 909
John, 626
Martha, 693
Mary (Gamble), 909
Thomas, 626, 629, 909
William Rev. , 584
ELLIS
— , 671
Aaron, 500, 854
Abel, 896
Edda M. Lord, 895
Albert F. , 895
Amelia (Palmer), 895
Amy, 896
Betsey (Sackett), 895
Clark, 896
Cora, 895
David S. , 895
E.F., 691
E. S. Dr., 326
Ebenezer, 736
Edward Dr., 174, 373,
374, 379, 385, 386,
434, 445, 721, 736,
794, 1070
Edwin, 896
ELLIS continued
Earnest, 896
EUzabeth Ruth (BvUesbv),
736
Elsie A. (Jolly), 1058
Eva (Zimmerman), 1137
Frances A. (Fry), 895
Hattie Louise (Doane), 8t'5
Henrv, 896
Henry W. , 89->
John, 274, 895, 1019,
1058, 1140
John W. . 1013, 1019
Louisa (Farrellvl. 1070
Lucy J. (Brawlev), 895
Mary (Kennedy), 736
Mary Ann (Harris), 896
Nettie M. , 895
Permelia (Power). 1039
Ruth (Stiles), 736
S. E., 895
S. H. . 519
Samuel, 736
Sarah, 574, 854
Sarah (Buchanan)j 736
Sarah Goodwell, 896
Sarah (TerriU), £54
Silence (Miller), 1140
Thomas, 65
W.H. Rev., 575
Ellis, 896
ELLISTON
James, 523
ELLSWORTH
Edmund, 825
Eva, 825
F.W., 285, 313, 314,
332, 452, 1057
Fannie White, 825
Fred W., 825
John, 825
Mary E. (Craven), 993
Mary T. Cox. 825
Olive J. Fish, 1057
Ruth A., 825
ELLSWYCK
Factor, 31
EL SON
George, 674
Henry, 674
John. 674
Peter, 673, 674
Tunis, 434, 673, 674
ELSTON
William, 634
ELWELL
J.T., 510
EMERSON
Charles F.. 109;-
Charles O. , 1093
Constance Lucy, 1093
Cynthia Jane Blakeslee,
791
E.O. , 476, 1093
John L., 1093
Lucy H. Johnson, 1093
Ralph Waldo. 1093
EMERY
David. 313, 474. 476, 1093
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EMMELL
Michael, 620
e:\imery
Henry, 591
EMMONS
Henry Rev., 394
EMONS
Ellen (Hunter), 1140
EAIRICH
Isabelle (Thompson), 1183
ENGLEHAUPT
Amanda Marshall,
1019
Barbara Stump, 1019
Benjamin, 1019
Catherine (Sloan), 1019
David, 1019
Edward S. , 1019
Eliza (Jones), 1019
Hannah (Sutley), 1019
John, 1019, 1064
John M., 1019
Leah (Sloan), 1019
Lucinda (Smith), 1019
Maggie A., 1019
Martha, 1019
Mary Brown, 1019
Mary A. McGuire, 1019
Mary Eliza. 1019
Rebecca (McGuire), 1019
Roxanna Beatty, 1019
Samuel, 1019
Sarah, 1019
Soloma (Sterling), 1064
Soloman, 1019
William, 1019
ERCANBREEK
Louy (Bush), 1079
ERNST
D. B. Rev., 399, 535,
674, 685, 688, 702
ERWIN
Albert, 844
Alexander, 923
Elizabeth Chambers, 923
Elizabeth Davis, 844, 1147
Elizabeth (Mosier), 844
Elizabeth Strouss, 844
Gilbert, 844
James, 844, 1163
Jane Freeman, 845
Julia A. (Mills), 844
Keziah Allee, 844, 872
Leonard, 844, 872
Lydia (Townley), 844, 959
Margaret (Miller), 923
Nancy Hotchkiss, 849
Robert, 529-531, 844,
1147
Sarah Freeman, 844, 845
ESCHER
Henry, 561
ESHELMAN
E. B. , 431
ESLER
Henry J. , 484
Alexander C, 906, 907
Ann, 907
Anna, 578
ESLER continued
Anna R., 907
Clark, 907
David, 578, 907
Dora, 907
Eliza A., 906
Ella, 907
ESPY
Frank G. , 907
George, 578, 579
George R. , 312
George S. . 907
George W. , 906. 907
Georgie, 907
Harley J. , 907
Helen M. Waring, 907
Hugh Mc. . 907
J. B. Rev., 393
J. Boyd, 313
James, 578, 693,
753, 907
James K. , 907
John, 576, 578, 907
Josiah, 578, 907
Loema (Collins), 907
McCormick, 578
Margaret, 907
Margaret Free, 907
Maria (Dickey), 906
Mary, 907
Mary E. (MiUer), 753
Mercy (Freeman), 906
Nancy, 578, 907
Nancy (Bennett), 1075
Nancy Espy, 907
Nora E., 907
Olive M. , 907
Patterson, 578, 579,
906, 907, 1141
Permelia F. (Prey), 906
Phebe S. (Patton), 906, 1141
Rebecca A. (Russell), 907
Rebecca J., 906
Richiard, 578, 907
Rosina (Mordoff), 907
Rosina M., 906
Roy, 907
Sarah, 907
Sarah M. Espy, 907
Stephen B. , 906
Stephenson, 578, 907
Thomas, 578, 907
Thomas S. , 906
WiUiam F. , 907
Winnie B. , 907
ESSEX
Henry, 442
ESTES
— , 738
EURY
Martha (Kilday), 879
EVANS
Abner, 372. 621, 624
Elizabeth (Cummings Davis),
1108
Elizabeth Wallis Shippen,
306, 768
George, 671
John. 5, 69, 71-74
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EVANS continued
Joseph, 536
Mary (Chelton), 1003
Mary (Zarley), 879,
880
May J. Peterman, 868
Peter, 1108
S. , 552
Sainuel*Rev. , 559
Sophia Terriil,
854
William. 868
EVARTS
Charles Rev., 559
EVELETH
J.G., 465
EVERETT
Celestia Birchard, 926
Edward, 129
James, 926
Sallie (Conover), 913
EVERETTS
C. Rev.. 552
EVERTSE
Cornelius Commodore, 39
EWALT
Samuel, 312
EWART
Samuel, 626
EWELL
- — , 127, 128
Bethia (Bates), 1090
EWER
Mary (WiUis), 960
EWING
Alexander. 573
— , 691
Clark, 311
— , 540
Ella (Yates), 775
Ida (Smith), 1164
Ina (Peterman). 868
J. Rev.. 661
James, 112, 1164
Johanna (Johnson), 1153
Johanna (Thurston), 1153
John, 626
Thomas, 626, 630
Willia, 573. 868, 1153
EXCELL
B. Rev., 392
EYRE
C.S. , 740
FABER
Charles, 311
FAGUNDUS
Florence (Byham), 929
FAIBRE
Lucy (Zimmerman), 1137
FAIR
Frederick Rev., 620. 624
FAIRBANKS
Edna (Boyd), 873
Emeline Boyd, 873
Martha Bowen, 873
Roland, 873
Warren, 500, 873
FAKE
Henrietta (Leberman),
Index of Names continued
FAKE continued
Henrietta continued, 747
FARGUS
Francis, 697, 698
FAR LAND
Isabel Freeman, 845
FARLEY
Alsaett Bownian, 944
E.C. Rev., 652
FARLIN
Lorena (Hicks), 809
FARNDON
Isaac, 634
Nancy, 634
FARNICORN
Anna M. , 736
Barbara Dudenhoffer,
736
Charles, 444, 736
Edward C, 736
Francis K., 736
John J., 736
Margaret R. , 736
Mary L. , 736
FARNSWORTH
Gen., 957
Lucy (Lankton), 880
FARR
Sophronia Holcomb, 1027
Z.B., 1027
FARRAGUT
— , 751
FARR AN
Isaac, 696
John, 696, 697
FARRELLY
David M. , 304, 309, 310,
313, 343, 344, 416,
444, 737
E.M. Dr., 311
Elizabeth Mead, 173, 304,
737
EUis M. Dr., 944, 1070
Ettie Bowman (Sayre), 1070
John Wilson, 243, 302,
304, 309, 311, 312,
416, 424, 444, 737,
1070
Louisa Ellis, 1070
Martha Wright Alden, 304
Patrick, 153, 173, 266,
289, 300, 302, 304,
305, 311-313, 342,
379, 386, 399, 400,
414, 415, 451, 737
FARRINGTON
— , 511
EU, 511
Elizabeth (Bittles), 974
Ellen (Rigby), 974
E.M., 511
John, 974
NelUe, 974
Richard, 974, 975
FARWELL
Betsy, 969
Levi L., 969
Mariam (Cronkite Wing), 969
William, 969
FAULKENBURG
Angeline (Fetterman),
1057
Eunica A. Cummings. 778
John, 602, 698, 1057
May C. (Fetterman),
1057
FAULKNER
Anna M. , 1115
Charles P., 1115
Frank V., 1115
Mary E. Lasher, 680, 1115
Morgan L. Dr. , 679, 680,
1115
Peter Dr., 516, 1115
Rebecca Merrich, 1115
William Dr., 1115
FAUNCE
Bion, 875
Edith (Wright), 943
Flora P. Cutshall. 876
Mary (Sikes), 939
FAY
John B. Capt. , 362
FAYELLA
Samuel Rev., 401
FEATHERS
Nancy (Carrlnger), 1145
FEITT
B.F. Rev., 666
FELL
Annie (Lang), 1131
FELLEMAN
Moses, 489
FELTON
Ebenezer, 369, 316. 500,
780
FENNER
Abigail (Schermerhorn),
937
Adda H. Broughton, 788
Freelove Penfield), 834
James E., 788
Morgan L. , 834
Sarah (Carpenter), 823
FENTON
— , 1142
Emieline Snodgrass, 1142
FENWICKE
John, 40
FERDIG
John, 489
FERGERSON
James, 1168
Robert A., 1168
Edward. 737
Edward James, 737
Elizabeth G. Sanders,
737
Grace, 737
L, 274
James, 737
Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, 737
Ria, 651
FERRIS
Hannah (Reynolds Cunningham)
906
FERRY
Annie, 1137
FERRY continued
Charles, 817
Charles Rev.. 532
Edward, 687, 1137.
1138
Florence Sweet, 940
Helen, 1137
Jane Hendershot, 1137
John, 1137
Julia Smith, 817
Mary Lepley, 1137
Nancy, 1137
Nancy A. (Long), 1138
— , 940
Thomas. 511, 512
FERSr
Christian, 698
FERTIG
John. 132, 312, 476
Joseph, 585
FETTERMAN
Allie, 1057
Angeline Faulkenburg, 1057
Betsey McDowell, 659
Caleb R. , 1056, 1057
Elizabeth (Rhoades), 1017
EsteUe, 1057
George, 506, 606, 609
George Mrs. , 610
Harry. 1057
Henry S., 1057
James, 659, 660, 1017,
1030, 1057
John, 656, 658
Lenora A. (Allen), 1057
Mary, 1057
Mary C. Falkenburg, 1057
Mary D. (Landon), 1030
Minnie A. Hohnan, 1057
Morgan L. , 1057
Savina Rhodes, 1057
V.D. Mrs., 658
FICKEISEN
Rev.. 399
FIDLER
C, 873
Lucy Beebe, 873
Norah Rev., 661
Slyvester Rev. . 585. 651,
666
FIELD
Adelbert. 1020
Adrian Swain, 1020
Aza J., 1020
Beda Rundell, 1020
Bridget. 1020
Charles C. , 1020
Delia (Welch); 1020'
Ebenezer, 1020
Edwin H. , 1020
Jessie Morse, 1020
John, 663
Joseph, 643, 1020
Loren, 1020
Lydia J. (Rundell), 1020
Mary Brow, 1020
Mary Hubbard, 1020
Melvin, 1020
Mina, 1020
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FIELD continued
Ruth Lytle, 1020
Soloman, 1020
William R. , 1020
FIELDS
Eliza J. (Peirson),
756
Emma H. Sheldon, 1044
Henry, 616, 980
J.B., 1044
John, 505
Mary A. (Bunco), 963
Phebe Furman, 963
PhilUp, 963
Sarah, 620
FIESINGER
Fredericka (Berg), 1123
FILER
Emma B. Lane, 1059
John, 1059
FILMORE
— , 737
FINA
Ora, 559
FINCH
Calsina L. (Douglass), 733
FINDLAY
James, 181, 190, 352,
372, 673
FINDLEY
Alexander, 1109
Almera L. , 863
Elizabeth Hays, 863
Emma E., 863
Francis A., 1109
Frank E. , 863
George R., 1109
Glennie M. , 863
Hattie C. , 853
J.. 1141
J.B., 863
James Carson, 1109
James H. , 863
Jane Miller, 1109
John, 542, 1157
John Rev. , 392
L. L. David, 1109
Louisa Custard, 863
M. Elizabeth, 863
Mercy (Patton), 1141
Moses, 543, 544, 863
Nancy Barry, 1109
Nancy (McQuiston), 1157
R. Anna, 863
Richard C, 863
Robert, 313
Russell, 1109
Samuel H., 313, 691, 863
Samuel R., 863
Thomas C, 863
Thomas W., 863
WUUamGov., 114, 116,
132, 117, 515
WaUamH., 863
FINK
Charles, 583
John, 614
Martin, 614
Peter, 614
Sarah E. Allen, 800
FINK continued
Uriah T., 521. 800
FINNEY
Cassius L. , 965
Charles, 965
Darwin A., 281, 282, 302,
310, 311, 312, 410,
424, 430, 444, 445,
717, 722, 758, 965
David, 1170
Frank C, 965
FredM., 965
George L. , 965
Hannibal H. , 965
Jenette Mead, 173, 372
John W., 965
Joseph, 573, 1168, 1170
Joseph R., 1170
Levi, 965
Marion E. (Canfield), 964
Mary L. WiUoughby, 965
Orpha P. Clark, 965
Robert, 173, 371, 372,
697, 698
WiUoughby W. , 965
FINUCANE
John L. Rev., 401
FIRST
Albert J., 1128
Barbara, 1127
Christopher, 1127
Daniel, 1127
Elizabeth (Newbold), 1127
Elmer E. , 1128
George, 1127
John, 1127
Joseph, 1127, 1128
Lydia Brobst, 1127
Myrtle, 1128
Obadiah, 1127
Rebecca Brown, 1128
Sarah Maude, 1128
Soloman, 1127
Sylvia Gilbert, 1128
WUUe D. , 1128
William. 540
FISCUS
Anna Catherine (Ritner),
871
FISH
, 512
Addle (Langdon), 783
AdeUa (Klumph), 1057
Albert, 1057, 1061
Ausro, 975
Deborah Dean, 1057
Dianthia Coyle, 975
Ed B. , 1057
Emeline E. (Roddy),
1057
Emma I. Post, 784
Emma J. (Bates), 820, 821
F.T.. 442
Fidelia (Coburn). 1057
Fred, 975
G.W., 1100
Frant, 975
Ira W. , 975
J.W., 1063
John, 975
FISH continued
Joseph, 525, 821, 1057
Laura J. Stanley, 10 63
Leslie, 975
Lina Kerr. 916
Loren, 975
Margaret Bagley, 1057,
1061
Oatmen, 975
Olive J. (Elsworth),
1057
Otto, 975
Prudence (Coburn), 1057
Sarah (Corey), 975
Saraph (Burton), 975
Saraph (Morris), 975
Stephen, 525
FISHER
A.C., 1016
C.L. , 650
Conrad, 400, 442
Emeline (Smith), 886,
1098
George, 400
I.O. Rev., 886, 1098
John, 513
Lois (Booth), 1013
Martha, 379
Mary E. (Cook), 1016
Samuel, 300, 314, 639-
641
Thomas, 6afl, 640
WUliam, 639
FISK
C.A.. 1083
Charlotte Griswold, 950
Cynthia Fosburgh, 949
Elisha, 950
Hannah Wood, 943
J.S. , 441
Rebecca, 544
Sylvia Fuller, 1082
FITCH
Emma J. (Crouch), 930
John, 112
Henry Rev., 657
S., 930
FITZHUGH
Capt,, 130
FITZPATRICK
Hugh, 286, 291-293,
630. 1006
Hugh Mrs.. 614, 631
Patrick, 630
FITZRANDOLPH
Edward, i70, 179, 180,
190, 274, 434, 566,
682
Elizabeth (Wilson), 180
Esaac, 139, 179, 566
George, 692, 864
James, 170-172, 179..'
180, 236, 274, 299,
405, 434, 566, 691,
697,- 698, 864
Margaret (Jones), 179
Nathan, 275
Robert, 170-172, 179,
180, 190, 274, 276,
299, 405, 566, 682
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FITZRADOLPH
Sara (Hamilton), 179
Taylor, 139, 179, 180,
566
See also Randolph
FITZSIMMONS
Thomas, 112
FITZWATER
Thomas, 58
FLASHER
Harriet (Wiard), 856
Jacob. 856
F LAUGH
Aaron, 858
Abbie E. (Johnson),
1149, 1153
Abraham, 1149
Albert. 1149
Alice, 1126
Alice (Lord), 1149
Amanda Bossard, 1144,
1149
Amanda. 1149
Amanda (Young), 858
Benjamin, 1149
Catherine Brown, 858
Catherine Graff. 1149
Charles, 1126
Don A., 1149
EU, 1149
Elizabeth (Carr Brown), 1126
EUa Faust, 1149
Emmagene, 1149
Fanny (Bowers), 1149
Frances (Smith)', 858
Frederick, 1149
George, 698, 858, 1149
Grizzelle (Stewart), 1149
Hiram, 1149
Ida A. Canfield, 964
Isaac. 1149
Jacob, 698, 702
James, 1126, 1149
John, 698, 702, 703,
875. 964. 1149
Julia Flaugh, 1149
Lavina Bunting, 1149
Lucinda Diehl, 1148
Margaret (Culp), 1149
Mary (Culp), 1146
Mary J., 1149
Mary M. (Culp). 875
Matthias. 535, 858,
1149
Matthias, 696, 698,
858, 875, 1149
Nicholas, 1144, 1149
Otto A., 1149
Polly Hickernell, 702,
875, 1149
Reu, 1149
Sampson, 1144, 1149
Samuel, 684. 1149, 1153
Sarah (Bachman), 1149,
1153
Sarah (Bossard), 1144,
1149
Sarah (Trace), 1134, 1149
Sarah A. (Bossard), 1144,
FLAL'GH continued
Sarah A. continued, 1149
S arah E. Byham, 858
Susan, 1149
Susaimah Howei", 1141:'
Thomas, 1148, 1149
Von G., 1149
William, 858, 1149
Willie I., 1149
FLEEK
Bernice A., 780
Ellen A. Woodside, 780
Eva (Strickland), 787
George, 501, 573, 700,
780
Georgie M. Drake, 780
Mary E. Southworth, 780
FLEISHER
Augusta Poters. 883
Henry, 532
Jacob, 703, 883
FLEMING
Adaline (Spring), 939
David, 820
Elizabeth (Gehr), 986
George, 744
J. B. Rev., 545
J.G. Rev., 540
James B. , 536
James G. , 536
John. 639, 641
Joseph, 663
Thomas. 682
W.S. Rev., 694
FLETCHER
Benjamin, 61, 67,
68
Charles, 679
Hugh, 626, 630, 689,
690
R.D., 476, 486
Sally, 626
Sarah, 628
Sarah (Blair), 912
FLICK
Catherine (Maloney),
831
Emelda (Bossard), 1144
Emily Brookhauser,
874, 1144
George, 1148
John, 883
Lucy (Wrightnour; Dennis),
920
Lydia (Renner), 1159
Martin, 874, 1144
Minerva (Diehl), 1148
Sarah A. Peters, 883
FLICKENGER
AUce, 1128
Catherine (Brown), 1125
Charles, 663
Christiann Baughman,
U28
Cyrus, 1128
Ella. 1128
Jacob, 663, 1125
John, 663. 898
Kate (Zinmier). 1128
FLICKENGER ci'"tinued
Mary EUen Lake, 898
Matthias, 1128
William £., 11J8
FLIN\
Laura (McCUntock), 89y
FLINT
.Alvo, 439
RusseU, 602, 605
FLOOD
Annie M.C. (Black), 73b
Harry C, 432, 733, 738,
739
Mabel (Douglass), 733
Ned A., 738
Rebie M. , 738
Theodore L. Rev., 379,
385, 393, 432, 433, 737-
739
FLOWER
E.B., 310
Enoch, 66
J. Rev., 577, 666, 703
FLOWERS
Carl W., 788
Hester (Broughton), 788
FLOYD
Andrew, 700
Andrew B. , 700
Catherine Minium, 1120
Christianna Saegtr, 1161
Eliza Johnson, 878, 1084
G. , 878, 1084
George, 700, 701
JohnW., 1120
Lemuel, 1161
Mary (Marcy), 1120
Sarepta Peiffer, 1121
William P., 678, 1120
FLUHART
James, 698
FLURY
Jacob, 384
FLYING
Cloud, 149, 182, 186,
189, 256
FOGLE
Mary Dunlap, 974
Simon, 974
FOKE
- — , 1141
FOLLETT
Clarissa (Rice), 784
FOLSOM
Donald B. , 806
Edith E., 806
Edna T. Nichols, 806
Glenn I. , 806
John, 806, 817
John W., 806
Mary J. Smith, 806, 817
Nathaniel S. Rev. , 394
Watson A. , 806
FOLTS
E.. 790
Nettie A. Vickery, 790
FONNER
Christina, 630
H. , 910
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FONNER continued
Helen J. McKay, 910
Rebecca, 630
William, 630, 905
FOOT
G.F. Dr., 1146
FOOTE
— , 152
Adrian Rev, .jes, 600,
651
Caroline (Castle), 106 9
Lucy A. (Ross), 815
rORBES
Gen., 93, 94
Charles, 766
Flora A. (Roberts), 766
FORCE
Jennie (Harrington), 1006
Reuben, 1006
FORD
Alexander, 1082
Andrew, 1082
Anna Burns, 806
Anna Coup, 1146
Annie E, , 1083
Arnold, 1082, 1083
Atkinson, 1082
B.F., 1083
Blanche, 806
Catherine Brown, 1082
Catherine (McFadden),
967
Christopher, 639, 641,
1082
Daniel, 1082
David, 1082
Eliza, 1082
Eliza Kilday, 879
Elizabeth Dikeman, 1082
Fanny C, (Brawley), 717
Florence R. , 1082
Freeman, 879
Hattie M. , 806
Henry O. , 806
Howard W., 806
Isabella Marshall, 1082
James, 806, 1082
James W., 806
John, 1082
Julia, 1082
Lorinda, 1082
Lydia Rick, 1082
Maggie, 1082
Mary (Hervey), n39
Mary A. Stone, 806
Mary E. , 1083
Peter, 806, 1146
Roland, 967
Samuel, 599
Sarah (Johnson), 1082,
1084
Sarah L., 1083
Silas, 1082
Susan (Dorrance), 732
Susan A. Boggs, 1082
Thomas, 641, 650, 1082,
1084
Thomas J., 1083
William, 806, 1082
W.J., 652
FOREMAN
Alexander, 878
Eliza Jones, 878
James, 599
Peter, 561
See also Forham
FOREST
Rev., 512
FORHAM
Henrietta (Watson), 889
Henry, 889
Susan Peiffer, 889
FORKER
Samuel, 315
FORSBLOM
P.A., 585, 918
FORSTER
Thomas Col. , 265, 335
FORSYTHE
William, 651
FORTNEY
W. S., 474
FORTUNE
Ada Parsons, 1038
Mark, 1Q38
FOSBURG
NeUie Hatch, 781
FOSBURGH
Alexander, 949
Cynthia Fisk, 949
Jane Morse, 954
Lucinda Smith, 798
Rosanna Sloan, 949
FOSKIT
A. DePuy, 680
FOSTER
— , 473, 563
Alexander, 232
Alexander P., 646, 1021
Alexander W., 300, 304,
373, 379, 621, 663,
682, 683
Alvtna (Hammon), 1021
Chambers, 314, 406
Daniel Dr., 1115
George E., 652
George G., 503, 640, 645,
646, 1021
George W., 1021
Harriet (Holeman), 1021
Harriet (Wilson), 1182
Henry D. , 132
James, 266, 313, 315,
384, 386, 414, 1182
James Rev., 545
James G., 315, 332, 403,
444
Jane (Booth), 1013
Jane (Loper), 1032
John, 639, 640, 641
Margaret (Power), 1020,
1021
Mary (Bowman), 1013
Mary Hazen, 1115
Marv (Wing), 969
Mary A. (Moses), 811
Mary A. (Slayton), 1018
Minerva (Klumph), 1021
Nancy Meyler, 1013
Robert, 503, 504, 540,, 1013
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FOSTER continued
Samuel, 300
Samuel B. , 232, 300, 621,
682, 683
Sarah (Curtis), 37 P
Sarah (Wanton), 1021
T. Rev., 552
Thomas, 503, 1032, 1047
William, 270, 273, 274,
300, 312, 314, 384, 386,
390, 414, 444, 503, 645,
1021
William B., 405, 561
FOTHERGILL
J. Dr., 83
FOULK
George W. , 559
N.C. Rev., 501, 552, 559
FOULKE
C.W. Rev., 593, 651
FOUST
Adam, 664, 1083
Alexander, 1083
Alvie M., 986
Betsey (Brown), 1081
Catherine (Brown), 1081
Catherine (Sitler), 1086
Catherine (Soper), 1083
Charles E., 986
Clara J. Warmple, 986
Cornelius, 1083
Daniel, 1083
David, 664, 1083
David W., 986
Delilah (Southwick), 1083
Eliza C. Jenkins, 1058
Ella (Flaugh), 1149
Fannie (Onspaugh). 1083
Ferdinand, 684
George W., 1084
Harriet, 1083
Henry, 877
Hiram, 594
Ida HaU, 986
Israel, 986
James, 1058
Jerimiah, 986
John, 1083
Josefii, 1083
Lena M. , 986
Liveria (Salome), 1083
Livona (McMillen), 881
Louisa Keen, 986
Lucinda (Lets), 1083
Lydia Brown, 1081. 1083
Maggie (McKay), 990
Maria (Crane), 1083
Maria (Leonard), 1083
Mary Moyer, 986
Michael, 1081
Pauline (Carr), 1126
Perrina, 1083
Peter, 1083
PhiUip, 664, 1081, 1083
Polly Beem, 1083
Sakie Jane, 1083
Samuel, 1083
Sarah A. (Moss), 1083
Sarah J. Kelly, 1083
Sylvanie Hickernell, 877
Index of Names continued
FOUST continued
William, 986, 1083
FOUTS
Allen Rev., 646, 703
FOWLER
Daniel, 456. 765, 900
Emeline (Pardee), 900
Margaret (Richmond), 765
Sisson (Herriott), 909
FOX
, 99, 625
Anna Mary, 1109
Barbara Frantzman, 1109
Barbara Hartman, 1109
Ida (AUen), 801
John, 1108, 1109
Joseph, 874, 1108,
1109
Joseph M,, 1109
Lida Barber, 1108
Lydia (Myers), 754
Rebecca Brookhauser,
874
Sarah (Reynolds), 760
WiUiam John, 1109
FRADEN BURGH
J.N. Rev., 483
FRALICK
Abraham, 1004
Alice Mae, 1005
Frank, 634
Gerusha M. Pierce, 1005
Josiah, 1004, 1005
Margaret Devendorf,
1004
FRAME
Edward, 542
James, 542
La villa A. (Shontz),
992
Mary (Calvin), 718
Thomas, 541, 542
FRAMNUTH
A.M., 865
Hannah Hanes, 865
John A., 865
Mary E. , 865
FRANCE
— , 409
George, 965
Sarepta FuUerton, 965
FRANCIS
Edward, 670
Patrick, 542
Tence, 233
FRANKENBERGER
Lucetta (Virtue) 941
FRANKFATHER
Polly Minans, 961
FRANKFIELD
Sarah (Gable), 739
FRANKLIN
Alice aiorts, 949
Andrew. 949
Benjamin Hon. , 83, 84,
89-94, 97, 98, 103,
104, 107, 112, 121,
768
Earl. 949
Eber, 949
FRANKLIN continued
Esther (CutshaU), 949
Flora (Winans), 949, 961
George, 949
G.W. Rev., 532, 552,
559, 642
Harrison, 949
Ichabod, 949
Joanna, 949
John Rev.. 393
Lovina, 949
Lyman, 949
Martha Kimble, 949
Mary, 949
Mary (Rideout), 949
MeUssa (Hadlock), 949
OriUia, 949
Sophia, 949
FRANKS
Eliza (Strachan), 1134
FRANTZ
Elizabeth (Brown), 1126
Mary (Acker), 871
Sarah (Armstrong), 872
Tillman, 872
FRANTZMAN
Barbara (Fox), 1109
Catherine (Reitze), 1111
Michael, lUl
FRASIER
J.B. Dr., 332, 662,
1021
John, 1021
Maria, 1021
Permelia A. (Winger), 1021
Rachel A. (Bond), 649, 1021
Alice (Dickson), 890
James F., 739
John, 146, 155, 156,
162
John S., 1114
Mary (Dickson), 732
Mary (Hartman), 876
Mary (Morris), 739
Roderick, 385, 436, 439,
560, 562, 563, 739,
876, 890
Viletta A. (Carman), 1114
FREDEBAUGH
John, 184. 696, 697
FREE
Angeline (Logan), 995
J.H., 905
James, 909
Jessie Campbell. 905
Joseph, 671
Margaret (Espy), 907
Mary (Kent), 908
Mary (Patton), 1140
Nancy Ann McKay, 908
Peter, 629, 907, 995
Rebecca McArthur, 909
Richard, 908
FREELAND
Sarah E. Wniting, 1087
FREEMAN
— , 701
Anna Maria Whitford,
845
Abel, 829
FREEMAN continued
Alexander, 561 , 660,
906
Arold, 844, 845
Arold A. , 845
Asa, 678, 845
Azel. 561
Benjamin, 845
Bryon, 845
Charles, 845
Charles M. , 845
Clara, 907
D. S. Dr., 849
Dilla (Patterson), 845
DiU (Thornell). 845
Dora, 907
Edgar E. , 845
Edward W. , 845
Elizabeth (Anderson),
845, 1123
Elizabeth (Barber), 1107
Elizabeth Campbell, 907
EUa A. (Kennedy). 845
Elvira (FuUer), 845
Ephraim, 845
George, 845
Hannah Pratt, 884
Hannah (Stewart), 912
Harriet N. (Seavy), 884,
1162
Henry, 907
Isabel (Farland), 845
Isadore (Ehrett), 845
James, 682, 884, 1162
James E. , 845
James H. , 907, 912
Jane (Erwin), 845
Jedidiah, 561, 553, 847
Jeffery, 845
Joanna Heard, 345
Josephine (Williams), 845
Julia (Clark), 845
Juliann Steele, 845
Kay, 845
Lewis, 907
Lot D. , 845
Lucinda Spaulding, 845
Lucy (Thompson), 845
Lydia (Kerr), 907
Manning T. , 845
Martha, 845
Mary Davis, 845
Mary (Garwood-Lawrence),
829
Martha Graves, 845
Mary (Hotchkiss), 845
Mary (Stelle). 845
Mary (Thompson), 845
Mary S. (Maxon), 845
Mehitable (Hotchkiss), 848
Mercy (Espy), 906
Phoebe A. (Linn), 907
Rachel, 531
Rachel (Thickstun), 845
Randolph, 314, 561
Robert W. , 845
Sarah Edgar, 344, 845
Sarah (Erwin), 844, 845
Sarah (Harned), 846, 847
Sarah (Meabon), 845
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FREEMAN continued
Sarah L. , 907
SavQla, 845
Thomas, 845
William, 845
FREER
S.C. Rev., 646
FRENCH
James, 693, 694
John, 78
L. S. , 485
W. Rev., 577
FRERLAUT
Catherine (Stein), H12
Jacob, 1112
FREW
Charles, 622
John, 571
Thomas, 571, 573, 698
FREY
Alinda E, (Shaw), 920,
1063
Amos, 920
Arista B. , 920
Barbara Baumgartner, 920
Barbara (Meeker), 920, 922
Benjamin J., 920
Betsey, 920
Buell L., 920
Caroline T. (Wildrick),
920
Catherin (Sloan), 1046
Catherine (Graham), 920,
1029
David, 920
Enoch, 920
George, 485, 920, 1046
Henry, 524, 52 5, 920,
1029
J.H,, 644
Jacob, 909, 920, 1063
John, 920
Joseph, 920
Louisa R. (Line), 920
Martha, 920
Mary, 920
Nancy, 920
Nervie, 920
Permelia F. (Espy), 906
PoUy, 920
Rebecca Giliaand, 920
Reuben C, 310, 431, 644,
745
Samuel, 920
Sarah L. Linn, 909, 920
Simeon, 920
FRIEDLEY
George, 660
FRIES
Fritz, 433
John, 675
FRISBEE
Anna Bloomfield, 506
Calvin, 506, 606, 609
FRISBIE
Andrew, 803
Jane A. Catling, 803
FROBY
Catherine Smith, 1133
Henry C. , 1133
FROHE
Godfrey, 402
FRONTZ
Cordelia (Bennett), 842
FROSS
Adijah R. , 658, 1070,
1071
Hattie D. Bradford, 1071
John, 604, 1070
John E., 1071
Josephine C. (White), 856
Maud L. , 1071
Sarah M Gc-orge, 1070
FROST
Anna (Winans), 960
Catherine J. (Steele), 771
Clarissa (Bunce), 963
Edward, 963
Ezra, 657
Samuel N. , 657
FRY
Col., 88
Catherine (Sloan), 1046
Emily (Andrews), 1123
Frances A. (Ellis), 895
George, 1046
Jesse, 1123
Nancy (Potter), 835
FUENDELING
John Rev. , 484
FUGGLE
Elizabeth (AUen), 800,
809
FULKERSON
Chapman, 836
Esther, 836
Sarah (Robertson), 836
FULLER
Rev., 593
C.H. Rev., 593
Aaron, 1005
Abiezer, 1005
Absalom, 973
Adelia (Drake), 779
Adenijah, 512
Alfred M. , 246, 403,
424, 442, 459, 461,
478, 739, 753
Angeline (Whiting), 1083,
1087. 1130
Armiitta Spaulding, 1165
Bartlett, 499
Buiina (Conover), 973
Caroline D. (Clark),
1015
Clara, 1005
Clarissa Putnam, 1083
Luna, 1083
Edwm, 1165
Elizabeth Hamlin, 10 83
Elizabeth S. (Magaw), 739,
753
Elvira (Freeman), 845
Emeline (Elliott), 1083
Emma J., 1005
Ephraun, 499
Esther A. Dickson, 1083
Esther Nora, 1083
Evaline (Stranahan), 1008
Flora May, 1005
FULLER continued
Frederick, 739
George W. Rev., S5
Herbert E., 1005
Hiram, 1083, 1087
Hiram F. , 1005
Hiram Gratz, 1083
Hiram H. , 699, 1005
Hubbard, 1083
Huldah Bates, 1005
J.J. Rev., 651, 1045
James, Roscoe, 1083
Jane McConnell, 1083
Jane A. Rogers, 1005
Jasper L. , 1005
John, 1083
JohnQ., 1083
John W., 1005
Josiah E. , 779
Laura (Parker), 1083
Laura (Tower), 1083
Levi Rev., 651
M.A. , 739
Marian, 739
Mariette, 1005
Mary, 779
Mary (Holcomb), 739
Mary A. (Kindly), 1005
Mary Adell, 1083
Mary Helen (Nash), 97 9
Parmelia M. (Smith), 806,
817
Putnam, 1083
Rebecca, 1083
Rosetta (Sheldon), 1045
Sally M. (Remington), 1150
^amuel, 523, 979
Sarah (Lyons), 1005
Sarah E. (Cedar). 1005
Sophronia E. Sturdevant, 1005
Sylvia (Fisk), 1083
Thomas, 1005
Vanesse, 1045
William, 66, 612
Waiiam N., 1005
FULLERTON
Alice (Strickland), 787
Andrew, 1113
Andrew J. , 965
Anna E. (Ames), 845
Bailey, 270, 514, 516,
965, 1152
Bailey K. . 965
David L. , 845, 965
Eddie. 965
Elizabeth, 845, 965
Elizabeth Stokes, 965
Ernest C, 846
Frank C. , 846
Harriet (Shelhamer), 965
James, 514, 965
Jannie (Parker), 965
John H. , 965
Josephine, 846
Joshua, 965
Kate, 965
Kerney, 965
Lettie, 965
Loren K. , 965
Maria T. , 520
Index of Names continueJ
FULLERTON continued
Martha Bole, 1113
Mary (Hicks), 808
Mary Humes, 965, 1132
Mary (Peters), 965
Mary E. (Ross), 815
Moor (Durham), 805
Oscar, 965
Pierce, 965
Pierce Leroy, 846
Polly, 965
Samuel, 965
Samuel D., 845, 846,
856, 965
Sarepta (France), 965
Serana, 846
Thomas, 239, 514, 516,
805, 965, 1005
Wheeler, 965
William, 514
FUUWER
William C, 585
FULTON
John, 539, 549, 550;
551
Mary (Hill), 865
Olivia (Hottel), 1094
Sarah (Montgomery), 865
Thomas, 549, 550
FULWILER
Abram, 1018
George W., 1018
John, 659, 660
Mary M. Dimick Fatten,
1018
FURLONG
Walter, 401
FURMAN
Phebe (Fields), 963
FUTCHER
William, 58
FUTLER
Barbara (Michel), 753
GABLE
Arthur E. , 740
Burton, 7 40
Carrie. 740
Claries, 453, 739, 740
Charles E., 740
Emmett E., 740
Florence Archer 740
Frank P., 740
Georgia (Steele), 740
Hattie May, 740
JohnC, 739
John G., 739, 740
Nancy A. Stainbrook, 740
Sarah Frankfield, 739
WUUam H., 740
GABRIEL
Alice G. Webb, 1009
C.H., 1009
GAFFNEY
John, 920
GAGE
AdeUa, 807
Alvin, 807
Augusta Sharp, 807
Aurelia (Mitchell), 806,
GAGE continued
Aurelia continued, 811
Betsy (Dirham), 872
Caroline (Butler), 806
Clara Alford, 806
Clara Tucker, 807
Cyrus, 806
Eliza (Greaves), 807
George, 807
George R. , 807
Harriet (Smith). 806
J.W. Rev., 532
James, 807
Julia Ann (Edwards), 806
Mary (Greaves), 807
Mary A., 807
Mary E., 807
Mary J. (Allee), 873
Nelson, 806
Oliver A.. 806, 807
Orange, 806
Peter A. , 806, 872
Rebecca, 806
Richard, 806
Stephen, 806, 807
Walter R., 806
GAIL
Sarah (Danforth), 948
GAISEF.
— , 592
GALBRAITH
Alvira (Craven; Brown),
1014, 1081
David, 544
John Judge, 300, 301.
302, 312
GALDMEE
Father, 123
GALLAGHER
John, 626
William J., 351
GALLOWAY
Joseph, 101
GALMICHE
George, 540
GALMISH
John, 575
GALPIN
Jabez, 614
GAMBLE
Alda, 994
Andrew T. , 994
Caroline, 994
David, 994
Eleanor, 846
Eliza Dixon, 994
Eliza Parr, 846. 994
Eliza J. (Atkinson). 994
Elizabeth Brown. 994
EUen Dickey. 994
Ellen McKee. 994
Emma, 994
Esther Jane Bingiiam,
349, 846, 994
Harriet (Davis), 994
Helen M. Beebe, 846. 994
Hugh M.. 387. 994. 995
James. 629
James D. , 994
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GAMBl.E continued
John, 693, 994
John Rev., 846, 994. 995
Johr J. , 993, J94
John K., 846
Maggie M.. 994
Martha, 994
Martha C, 994
Martha Elizabeth, 846
Mary, 994
Mary Baird, 904
Mary (Elliott), 909
Marv A. (Snodgrass), 994,
1141
Mary E.. 994
Mary E. (WiUis), 994
Mary L. , 994
Matthew, 629
Nancy, 994
Nancy H. , 994
Robert B. , 846
Robert Y., 994
Samanthia Mossman, 994
Samuel C, 994
Sarah A., 994
Susan (Brown), 994
Thomas C, 994
Thomas R. , 994
William A., 994
William D. , 994
Williim Jenks Dr. , 348, 803,
846, 850, 994, 1141, 1136
WiUiam M., 846
Wilson P., 994
GARABRANT
Hannah (Van Riper), 1135
GARBER
David, 281
Jolin, 405
GARDNER
Aaron, 614
David. 614
Henry, 614
James, 636
John, 639
Joseph H., 594
Mary McKay, 1061
Obed, 583
PoUy Meeker, 922
WiUiam, 639
GARFIELD
James A. Presi., 727,
770, 1092
Sherman F. , 475
GARNER
— , 1081
David, 622
Elizabeth (Brown), 1081
Jane, 641
John, 641
John Rev., 666
Joseph H. , 594
GARNETT
Gen., 129
J. Rev., 634
Thomas, 96
GARRARD
H. Gen., HOI
GARRETT
History of Crawford County, Permslyvania
GARRETT continued
Howard, 475
GARRISON
Catherine Brown, 910
John, 910
Susan (McKay), 910
CARVER
Eve (Wotring), 1182
GARWOOD
Aaron, 829
Ann (HiU), 919
Clarissa Bishop, 919
Dinah (MiUer), 832
Eliza (Hendrick), 921
Hannah (Gehr), 986
James, 919
John, 919
Joseph, 292, 524, 664,
665
Julia Ann (Bishop), 919
Margaret GillUand, 921
Marv Freeman (Lawrence),
829
Obed, 523-525, 832,
921
Samuel, 525, 829
GARY
Amanda Hills, 848
GASKILL
H., 734
GASSENDER
John, 132
GASTON
A., 539
B., 545
E.K., 535
Evelina B. L. (Reynolds),
761
H.J., 545
Margaret (Leslie), 898
G., 545
GATES
Albert, 789
Almeda (Sheldon), 1044
AlviraE.D. (Cody), 1016
Ann C. (Belknap), 789
CalvLn, 789
Caroline, 789
Cynthia, 1033
Cynthia J. (McCoy), 1033
Ernest A., 789
Emiline (Cooper), 789
Florence (Boyce), 789
George, 1027
George H., 789
Horatio Gen., 106
Ida, 789
James, 1033
Laura Holcomb, 1027
Luther, 789
Mary West, 789
Ora, 789
Roderick M. , 789
GAU
C, 233
GAUGH
A.M., 905
John, 578
John G., 594
GAUMER
George Rev. , 679
GAUNEE
Elizabeth (Cooper), 868
GAY
Mary (Baker), 1066, 1067
GAY LARD
— , 1046
Charles A., 1046
Lucy A. (Scott), 1046
Lydia (Cutting Sperry),
1046
GAY LORD
Benjamin, 486
Levi, 820
Lucinda C. (Kendall AUen),
820
GAZZAM
E. B., 132
William, 265
GEAR
D. L. Rev., 520
GEARTH
Elizabeth (Bernhardt), 1112
GEARY
John W. Gov., 122, 123,
128, 131, 132
GEE
Isabel (Kelly), 915
GEER
Alba S., 793
Alphonso, 793
Celestia Moses, 793
D. Eugene, 793
Josephine, 793
Mary (PhiUips), 793
Mary C, 793
Noble H. , 793
Rose (Carter), 793
Sarah (Sherman), 982
Welcome. 793
GEGOSASA
— , 144
GEHR
— , 1014
Abraham, 563
Adam, 663
Addie (Hall), 986
Adeline (Hampe), 1084
Aggie, 986, 987
Alonzo, 986
Alva S. , 501
Amelia Hanpe, 986
Asa, 1160
B.A., 667
Balser, 662, 663
Balthazar, 986
Baltzer, 1160
Barbara, 1116
Barrett, 1084
Benjamin, 1026, 1027,
1084
Bertie (Mellon), 990
Catherine Ondrum, 877
Cora,986
Dale Darwin, 1084
David, 561, 663, 872,
1116
Donna Gertrude, 1084
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GEHR continued
Eli T. , 987
Elizabeth Wilson, 1082
Elizabeth Fleming, 986
EUen (Dikman), 986
Emilene (Hall), 986
Esther (Jackson), 987
Eunice (McClintock). 986
Fannie (Brown), 1082
Filmore, 987
Frances (Amos), 986
Frederick, 987
Freemont, 987
Glenroy, 986
Hannah (Brown), 1014, 1081
Hannah (Garwood), 986
Hannah (Hampe), 1084
Harriet (HickerneU), 1025
Harvy C. , 986
Henrietta Catherine Antra-
Keen, 988
Henry, 986
Hersie (Surge), 1084
Isaac B., 986, 987
Israel, 988
Jacob, 663
Jennie, 986
John Capt., 663. 877,
988, 1084
Joseph, 663, 987, 1082
Judah Littwilder, 1084
Julia M., 667
LaVerie, 986
Lavinia (Dudley), 986
Leah (Straw), 886, 1122
LoviUa (Jackson), 986, 987
Lucy A. (HieeheU), 1026,
1084
Margaret (HickerneU), 872,
877
Mary Alexander, 987
MatUda (Himebaugh), 1116
Maud, 986
Murry, 986
NeUie, 986
Nelson D., 986
Nettie, 986
Nimrod, 986
Ray, 986, 987
Rebecca, 1026, 1084
Samuel, 316, 385, 663,
825, 986
Sarah Armstrong, 872
Sarah (HickerneU), 877,
988
Sarah (Letwiler), 987 .
Sarah (Wright), 987
Sarah E. (Ryan), 1160
Sophia, 1084
Susan (Wicoff), 1160
Sylvania, 1026, 1027, 1084
Sylvester, 1084
^Ivester A. , 986
Tobias, 986, 987
WUliam, 986
GELLER
EUzabeth (Walp), 773
GELVIN
Eliza Lojig, 1156
Index of Names co ntinued
GELVIN continued
Elizabeth (Jackson), 987
James, 542, 544
Jerimiah, 542
Jerry, 542, 544
John, 315, 544, 556,
559, 622, 1156
W,W., 559
William W. , 556, 559
GELWAY
George, 184
GEORGE
— , 679
Black, 788
David, 874, 1165
Evan, 679
John, 679, 1161
Lottie C. (Spaulding),
1165
Louisa (Brookhouser),
874
Mary Neeb, 1165
Sarah M. (Fross), 1070
Staughton, 40
WUliam, 1165
GERARD
Paul, 575
GERDON
Adam, 896
Albert, 896
Clinton, 896
Ernest, 896
Frank J. , 896
Georgina, 896
JohnW., 896
Kate (Theuret), 896
Lewis, 896
Louise (Sweet), 896
M.M., 896
Margaret (Smith), 896
Mary, 896
Mary Tavernier, 896
Nancy, 896
GERHART
Margaret (Peet), 841
GERMAN
Helen (DeRoss), 876
GEROW
Catherine Peck, 807
Ceca E., 808
Charles C, 808
Daniel, 807, 808
Daniel T. , 807
Emily L. Cornwall, 807
Emma L. (Drake), 805,
807
Gilbert. 807
GUbert A. , 807
Henry, 807
Herbert A., 808
Isaac B,, 805, 807
J.B., 315
Jeanette Titus, 807
John, 807
LUly Hyde, 807
Lizzie D. , 808
Maria Mossinger, 805, 807
Marvin, 807
Obed, 807
GETCHALL
Thomas Capt., 362, 691
nEVTO
- — , 662
Jacob, 659, 660
Peter, 659, 660
GEYER
Henry S. , 751
GHERING
Christian, 1102
Christianna Link, 1102
Clifford H., 1102
Godfrey E., 1102
James C, 1102
Maggie E, Hamilton, 1102
Ralph I., 1102
GHERS
Sarah (Sherman), 982
GHESAONT
— , 76, 77, 78
"GIBB
Jane (Watt), 888
GIBBON
Maj. Gen., 129
GIBBONS
John Rev., 393
GIBBS
Caroline (Wyman), 904
GIBSON
A., 233
Agnes (Mcintosh), 1157
Andrew, 292, 534,
551
Archibald, 1128
Archibald W., 1128
Capt., 293
Caroline, 987
D.H., 244, 245, 246
David, 699
Eliva, 987
Elizabeth (Lewis), 849
Emma E. , 1128
Gen., 165, 176, 189
Henderson, 1128
Hugh, 534, 987
James, 97, 192, 321,
372, 375, 381, 384,
404, 405, 444, 987
John, 274, 384
JohnM., 1128
Margaret, 1128
Margaret Henderson, 1128
Mary (Baugher), 1080
Mary (Cotton), 1184
Mary McDonald, 1184
Margaret (Miller), 1128
May (WUson), 1136
Nancy (WiUiams), 1136
Robert, 987, 1128
Robert Rev., 690
Samuel, 1184
Sarah Barbara, 987
Sarah (Pier), 851
Sarah (Russell), 1128
Sarah L. , 987
S.H., 649
Susan Beatty, 1080, 1184
Thomas E., 987
WUliam, 1128
GIBSON continued
William Dr., 207, 281,
846, 1080, 1184,
1135
GIDDINGS
J.R., 757
Joseph C, 678, 679
GIFFORD
Alice M. Root, 785
GILBERT
— , 582
— , 937
Alvicia D. Putnam, 981
Betsey (Reynolds), 812
Moses, 598
Prise iUa (Bean), 1180
Rassella (Sybrant), 929
Reuah (Morgan), 938
Sylvia (First), 1128
W.N., 598
Washington Re.., 3 94
GILBORN
Elizabeth, 982
Jacob S. , 983
Oliver W. , 983
Perintha Ann Thompson,
982
GILDERSLEEVE
William Rev., 395
GILE
Amy (Davison), 931
GILES
Elizabeth Kingsley, 1119
Hudson, 1119
GILIBARTI
Father, 401
GILKES
William Rev., 485
GILL
---, 270, 436, 681, 683
Rev., 555
Blanche S. Stowe, 741
D., 740
David, 241
David Donald, 741
Elizabeth, 740
Elizabeth Shryock, 740
Francis D. , 559
Harriet Dunn, 740
Harriet E. , 740
James D. , 332, 442, 444,
445, 449, 450, 740,
769
Katherine C, 741
Maria E. Mead, 173, 741
Martha Stowe, 741
Mary, 531
Priscilla L. Shryock, 769
Robert, 560, 740, 769
Robert Stowe, 741
Susan E. Shryock, 740
WiUiam, 173, 371, 372,
406, 430, 560, 562,
697, 698, 740, 741
WiUiam R., 740
GILLAN
Sallie (Broughton), 788
GILLASPY
Jane (Armstrong), 1102
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History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
GILLASPY continued
Margaret Salmon, 1102
Robert, 1102
GILLESPIE
Anna Shaw, 1163
Hugh, 1163
GILLET
Dr., 464
I.D., 654
John, 654
Samuel, 654
GILLETT
Aden L., 1071
Albert, 1071
Betsey (Lamb), 1072
Charles, 464, 1071
Chloe Winston, 1071
Elizabeth Terrill. 1071
Elmer, 1071
Henrietta, 1071
Honora Stevans, 1144
Isaac, 1144
Isaac D. , 1071
John, 651
Joseph, 1071
Josephine, 1071
Leroy T. , 1071
Lucy (Birchard), 802,
1144, 1146
Mandana, 1071
Nancy Mrs. , 521
Olive (Waring), 904, 907
Rhoda Toms, 1071
Ruth, 651
Samuel R., 657, 1071
W.C, 521
William, 657
GILLILAND
Betsey (Gowdy), 659
Frank L. , 825
Hugh, 664, 904, 910
Jane (AUen), 820, 904
Jesse, 592
Margaret (Garwood),
921
Mary (McKay), 909,
936, 990
Nancy W. Page, 825
Rebecca (Prey), 920
Robert, 664
Samuel, 825, 920
Samuel D. , 825
Susan Payton, 920
William P., 825
GILLIS
— , 403
GILLMORE
Q.A. Gen., 1092
GILMAN
Bell (Smith), 1098
GILMORE
Ann E. (Odell), 1149, 1150
Caroline E. (Darrow), 1150
Charles M., 1150
George L. , 1150
Grove, 1150
• Harry, 1150
Harry Gen., 130
Hugh, 1150
GILMORE continued
Infant Son, 1150
James Rev, , 646
James B. , 1150
Jane Burnside, 1149
John Y. , 1149, 1150
Lyle, 1150
Lynn, 1150
Margaret, 1 1 49
Margaret (Bole), 816, 1113
Melissa (Scott), 1149
Nancy, 1149
Polly, 1149
Samuel, 1149
Samuel P., 1149, 1150
Sarah E. Barr, 1150
Thomas, 1149
William, 1149
GILMOUR
Bishop, 402
GILSON
Alice Shirley, 914
Ann (Navy), 914, -1073
Anna Bell, 914, 915
Anna Weidner, 983
Benjamin, 580, 584,
614
Charity, 580
Charles B., 914, 915
Cyrus J., 915
Delilah (Wheattall), 914
Edward L. , 914
Elizabeth (Early), 914
Elizabeth C. McLaughlin,
914
Hannah J. (Reynolds), 911
Ida Victoria (Kerr), 915
John, 580. 914, 915
John B., 914, 915
Leonard, 914
Lucy Ann (Reynolds), 914
M.A., 311
Marietta (Goodrich), 914
Marietta Moore, 914
Martha, 580
Melissa Jane (Stackpole),
914
Nancy Early, 915
Nancy (Magee), 978
Nettie (Goodrich), 975
Peter, 580
Priscllla (Shaw), 914
Richard, 580
Richard B. , 914
Samuel, 914
Sarah, 580
Thomas, 580, 914
WillardJ., 915
WUliam, 580, 914
Willis O. Dr., 914
GINTER
PhiUip, 117, 120
GIRARD
Elizabeth Pardee, 900
J.B., 900
GIRTY
Srnion, 196
GIST
Christopher C apt. , 87,
GIST continued
Christopher continued, 88,
159, 161
GLANCY
Lovina D. (Scott), 786
GLAZIER
John H.W. , 540
GLEASON
Norton D. , 741
Norton L. , 310, 741
Polly, 651
Polly (NicoUs), 1037
Ruth Miss, 633
Sarah A. (Sturtevant), 1048,
1049
Sarah E. Hart, 741
W.B., 313, 1048
WUliam B. , 642
William J., 658
William P., 649
GLEDHILL
J.S. Rev., 593, 644,
645, 649
GLEEN
Lucinda, 1170
GLEN
Barbara (Rlckard), 962
Mary E. (WiUey), 962
Simon, 962
GLENN
Alice Russell, 785
S., 519, 521
John, 743
Kate (Wilber), 819
Margaret (Harper). 743
Mary (Brawley), 596, S91
Robert, 581
Samuel, 579, 591
William, 571, 572, 596, 819
GLOSSEADER
Capt., 132
GLOSSBRENNER
J.J. Bishop, 559
GLOVER
Ahna J. Allen, 800
Francis, 800
James, 997
Lucy (Wilcox), 969
Margaretta (King-McLean),
997
Mary (McLean), 997
GODARD
C. Rev., 661
GODFREY
M.G., 999
PoUy (Baker), 999
GODWIN
Nettle Scott, 992
GOEPPINGER
— , 443, 683
GOFF
Milton B. , 424
GOFFREY
John, 922
GOING
Hall Rev.. 652
Jame s Rev., 652
GOLDFINCH
Christiana, 778
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Index of Names
GOLDFINCH continued
Julia B. (Conner), 778
WiUiam, 778
GOLDIN
Corey, 634
Robert, 634
GOOD
Charlotte (Beige), 1183
David, 679
GOODNOUGH
Julia (Herrick), 808
GOODRICH
S. Rev., 1174
Brazilla, 383
Chauncey, 975, 1089
Elizabeth S, Eldred, 975
Fidelia A. (Barsdale),
1GS9
Jabez, 392, 1174
Jennie (Morris), 975
Marietta Gilson, 914
Nettie Gilson, 975
RusseU, 975
Sarah Shepard, 975
Seyniour, 975
Waterman Guy, 975
WUliam E., 975
GOODSELL
Elizabeth (Lake), 897
GOODWELL
Sarah (Ellis), 896
GOODWILL
Aaron Rev., 975, 983
Albert, 1167
Amanda (Robshaw), 975
Charles, 975
Cyrus, 1076, 1167
Emma, 975
Frank, 975
Henrietta A. (Stirrgis),
1076
Herbert, 975, 976
James, 975
Jane Sturgis, 975, 976
John, 395
Lona, 975
Lucy, 395
Martha V. (Weld), 983
Minerva Tinker, 975
Nathaniel, 975
Omri, 975
Oscar N., 975, 976
Phebe M. Waid, 1076
Phoebe W. Waid, 1167
Thomas, 476, 477, 485
GOODYN
Patrick, 81, 82, 84
Dr., 545
GORE
Obediah, 117
GORTON
A.C., 896
A.N., 896
A.M., 316
Lucy (Carr), 896
GORTON continued
Mary D. WiUiams, 896
GORWELL
J. Rev., 661
GOSHORN
Denny D. , 1113
Nettie E. Blystone, 1113
GOSNELL
George, 293
GOULD
A. J., 652
Helen E. (Seavy), 1162
Jeanette Morgan, 1162
PoUy (White), 856
WlUiam M., 1152
GOUMER
Rev., 515
GOURLEY
Eliza Kirkpatriok, 868
Eliza (Peterman), 868
Jane Peterman, 868, 869
Robert, 539
Waiiam. 539, 868
W. L., 539
GOWDY
Betsey (GillUand), 659
Samuel, 659, 660
GRACE
John, 691
GRAF
J.F. Rev., 484
GRAFF
Andrew, 379
Arminta T. (Drake), 1069
Catherine (Flaugh), 1149
HUlorus, 1114
Jacob, 529
Jane Quiggle, 1114
Luc inda (Carman), 1114
Samuel, 1149
Soloman, 702
Sarah (Liephart), 883
GRAGG
Andrew, 132
GRAHAM
Addie, 741
Amanda (Drake), 779
Amy Armstrong, 931
Anna (Burnside), 1149
Anna Johnson, 741
Burton, 826
Catherine (Frey), 1029
Clifford, 932
David, 931
Dellie N. (Turner), 826
DeWitt C. , 780
D.W., 540
— , 624
Elizabeth, 931
Elizabeth (Hitchcock), 1141
EUa Andrews, 1123
Ella L. (Higenell), 1026
Eva, 741
Frank, 1114
Gen., 129
George, 591
Grace L., 1022
Harriet Rushmore, 1022
Harriet A. (Parker), 780
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GRAHAM continued
Henry M. , 1022
Hester Campbell (Symmor.Js),
780
Hugh, 741
J., 703, 704
J. A., 599
T. Rev., 392
W.H. , 556, 559, 1123
W.C, 826
James, 313, 741, 780,
835
James Dr. , 1 1 37
James C, 324, 325, 780,
781
James D. Col, 97
James W., 47 8, 489
Jane (Colter), 1114
Jay I. , 826
Jennie, 741
John, 578, 626, 689,
932, 1141
John Rev. , 575, 646, 649,
661, 703, 704
John A., 599, 931, 932
John C, 780
Karl, 932
Lena, 932
Luc inda Jackett, 826
Lyman, 741
Martha :ientley, 931
Martha (Humeston), 932
Mary (Thomas), 780
Mary A. (Ikeler), 1029
Mary A. (McQuiston), 1157
Mary I. Ryan, 1150
Mary Jane (Lewis), 931
Merton B. , 1022
Nancy Crockett, 826, 1021
Phebe Weaker, 834
Robert, 591, 1029
Robert G., 310, 403
Samuel, 780
Sarah Lincoln, 741
Sarah Potter, 834
Susan (Johnson), 931
Thomas, 342, 523, 834,
1160
Thomas B., 826, 1021,
1022
WiUiam, 826, 932, 1021
WUliam D., 931
William J., 1022, 1026
Zella M. (Hotchkiss), 1022
GRANT
Carrie (Kerr), 976
Gov., 1160
Thomas, 6, 170, 171,
236, 566
U.S. (Gen.), 353, 355, 709,
1004, 1088
GRASSELI
C.A. , 475
GRASSIE
wmiam Rev., 520, 704
GRAVES
Clarerte M., 1022
Elizabeth, 1022
Henry, 632
History of Crawford County, Pennslyvania
GRAVES continued
Homer B. , 883, 1022
J. S. Rev., 703
James B. , 1022
L,C., 1022, 1041
Laura J. Ross, 1022, 1041
Martha (Freeman), 845
Newton, 512
GRAVIER
Father, 143
GRAY
— , 214
Allison, 550
Catherine (Scott), 958
David, 605
Dwight Dr., 801
Emilie, 781
Esther S. Allen, 801
Gen., 108
. J.W., 512
John, 781
John H., 313, 519
Joseph, 312
Joseph Dr., 516
Latham, 790
Louisa (Hatch), 781
Mary Ann Vickery, 789, 790
R. Rev., 540, 577, 657
Rachel (Winans), 960
Susan E. (Thorp, Magaw),
'5RAYSON
John, 741
Martha Wray, 741, 1176
Mary (Richmond), 765
Thomas W., 430, 433,
456, 741, 765, 1176
GREAVES
Eliud, 807
Eliza (Gage), 807
Mary (Gage), 807
Polly (Williamson), 807
GREELEY
Horace, 918
GREEN
, 128
Ann, 949
Bertha, 949
Charles, 949
Elizabeth Baldwin, 1011
Francis, 949
Henry, 1011
Ida E. Sturtevant, 1048
Joel, 580, 582
John C, 1048
Keziah (Barber), 801
Mary E. Baldwin, 949
Nancy Daonaldson, 1145
Nancy E. (Carringer), 1145
P. Rev., 661
Pembroke, 949
Rhoda, 949
Samuel Miles, 274, 306,
309
Sarah, 949
Sarah (Eddy), 1092
Thomas W., 949
W. W. , 604
Wesley, 1145
GREENE
Dr., 827
H.C., 245, 246
John, 521
Nathaniel Gen. , 108, 1050
GREENES
Arthur, 775
Emma Yates, 775
GREENFIELD
A.J., 651
Archibald, 826
Archibald B. , 824,
826
Caroline Phelps, 826
Catherine, 826
Harlow J. , 826
Jessie Maloney, 827
JohnC, 827
John W. Dr., 652, 826
Mary Lewis, 849
Ment Miss., 1092
Naomia,826
Nettie M. Corey, 824
R.N. Dr., 826, 827
Sarah (Phelps), 834
Sarah C. (Pease), 826
GREEN LEAF
Susan T. (Holman), 827
GREENLEE
A.G., 701
Adaline (Logan), 995
Addie (Rice), 853
AUen, 530
Anna Chamberlaiji, 1025,
1047, 1052
CassiusM., 1022
D.R. Dr., 326, 735
Edmond, 661
Elizabeth (Humes), 1152
Elizabeth (Newton), 1036
Frank M. , 853
I. C, 1047
J.C, 1052
Jane A. Bacon, 1022
Jerome B. , 852, 1022
John, 697, 1022, 1152
Lavinia (Head), 1025
Lucinda (Stebbins), 853,
854
Marshall, 1022
Margaret Townley, 1156
Mary Chamberlain, 1022
Mary A. (Logan), 1156
Mary J., 1022
Maxson, 563
Michael, 530, 853
Paulina (Spicer), 1047
R.B., 1022
Reginia G. (Tubbs), 1052
Robert, 1025, 1036, 1047,
1052
William, 696, 697, 1156
GREER
Dr., 1085
James, 535, 536
John, 551, 687
GREGG
Andrew, 132
Ann PiUin^ 1067
GREGG continued
Arminta Baker, 1067
John, 434, 1067
Margaret Starrett, 908
Margaret S. Hays, 908
Nancy (Hays), 908
Robert, 908
Soloman Rev., 392
William, 165, 175, 176,
182-185, 571
WiUiam A., 908
GREGORY
Orpha (Snodgrass), 1142
WiUiam, 1142
GRENNER
Henry C. , 490
GRENVILLE
Mr., 98
GRETTLER
Pheobe Berg, 1123
Phoebe (Dudenhoeffer),
1127
GRIDLEY
Joseph, 874
Margaret Clemens, 874
GRIER
W. Dr., 325, 326
Jane E. McClure, 1085
John, 316
GRIFFEY
Sarah (Craven), 993
GRIFFIN
Hannah (Magee), 977, 978
J.M. Rev., 393
Jonathan, 964
Joseph, 372
Mary (Coyle), 723,
973
Pheobe (Caiifield), 964
GRIFFIS
P. Rev., 652
GRIFFITH
EU, 511
(Judge), 239
L.J., 619
Warren Rev., 646, 666
William, 414
GRIGGS
Adelbert, 932
Albert N. , 932
Benjamin, 932
Catherine, 932
Catherine Boomhauer, 932
Catherine S. Henry, 932
Clarence, 932
Edwin, 932
EUen Tounley, 932
Gertrude, 932
Herbert, 932
Judson A., 932
Louisa, 932
Lydia, 932
Sarah, 932
GRIMES
John, 573, 575
GRINNELL
Maggie ALmes, 940
Mary (Steadman), 940
Morris B. , 940
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GRISWOLD
Charlotte Flsk, 950
Clay C, 1023
Elihu, 504
Fannie Maria (Denison),
913
Harrv R. , 1023
Henrietta E. Wells, 1023
Homer E., 1023
Irene Bronson, 949
Lester, 504
Mary (Pinney), 955
Rush, 1022, 1023
Sally, 1022
Samuel, 949
William B., 1022
Zenas M. , 949, 950
GROFF
Elizabeth, 1161
George, 1161
Louise (Saeger), 1161
GROOM
Christianna Purdy, 1006
Christianna L. (Covel),
1006
Elijah, 1006
Emily A. (Day), 1006
Lucretia, 1006
William E., 1006
GROSS
Elizabeth (Blrchard),
803, 815
Henry, 677
Jacob, 677
John, 677
William, 677
GROSSMAYER
N., 489
GROVE
Elizabeth (Proper),
1093
J.B., 545
Mary (Christ), 869
GROVES
David, 822
Hannah J, (BoUard), 822
GROW
G.A., 132
W. B. Rev.. 396, 575
GRUBB
Daniel, 315, 695,
699
Elizabeth (Saeger), 1161
GRUMBINE
Samuel, 311
GUEST
Job Rev. , 661
William, 58
GUILD
, 672
GUION
Mary L. , 657
S.D., 657
GULLIFORD
Eva A. Hale, 1023
Samuel O. , 1023
GUMAY
David, 435
GUNDY
GUNDY continued
J.J. Rev., 484, 485
GUNN
Caroline (Loveridge), 749
GUNNING
J.H. Rev., 485
GUNNIP
R.H., 345
GUNSLEY
— , 512
GUTHRIE
Charles B., 311
F.B., 311
Thomas, 691
GUY
Agenia (Bole), 933
Augustus, 925, 932
Emeline, 932
Fanny M. , 933
Franklin, 932, 933
Helen, 932
Jacob, 597, 598, 599,
600, 932
Lovina S. Thompson,
933
Maria Ames, 925
Mary A. (Ashley), 925
Mary Hetty Miss, 599, 932
Mary Juliette, 932
Melancton Wheelar, 932
Susan, 932
Susan Wyman, 600, 932
Ward B. , 932
WiUiam T., 933
HAAK
B. Rev., 552
Benjamin, 642
HAAS
Barbara Keitel, 742
Charles, 742
John, 742
John Andrew, 742
MatUda. 742
Sophia Hofman, 742
Sophia, 742
HACKETT
James, 553, 554
HACKNEY
Joseph CoU, 153, 255,
265, 312, 314, 372,
373, 386, 405, 606,
609
HADLEY
B. , 519
HADLOCK
Melissa Franklin, 949
William, 949
HADSELL
Albert T. , 1023
Amanda M. Cook, 1023
Arthur G. , 1023
Bertie, 1023
Dennis R. , 1023
Dora N. (Allen), 1023
Ernest D. , 1023
Elvey R. (HiUs), 1023
Frank S. , 1023
Harry, 1023
Ida M., 1023
HADSELL continued
Inez (Rice), 1023
Jay D. , 1023
Mark T. , 1023
Mary A. Taylor, 1023
Nancy A., 1023
Nancv E. (Randalls), 1023
Williain J., 1023
HAFER
Alfred, 556
Daniel, 556
Jacob, 542
HAFFOLD
Thomas, 58
HAGAN
John, 580
William, 581
HAGANY
Andrew, 614
John, 530-532
HAGG
Daniel, 1161
Emma Saeger, 1161
HAGGERTY
Clarissa (Hotchkiss), 848
Thomas, 848
HAGUE
Charlotte Lawrence, 829
John, 829
HAHN
Jane Lyon (Marcy); 1120
HAIGE
waiiam, 48, 58
HAIGHT
Mary Hall (Spring), 939
Pemrose, 939
William, 939
HAKE
Benjamin, 878
Lucy M. Ingols, 878
HALE
Albert A., 1023
Beulah (Markes), 1023
Charles C, 1023
Elizabeth M. (Balding), 1023
Eva A. (Gulliford), 1023
Gilbert, 1023
Joshua, 300
Martha (Sensor), U63
V.F., 512
Weltha A. (Luis), 1023
William, 1163
WUliam G. , 1023
HALEY
James Rev., 401
HALF AST
Arba E., 1114
Augustus, 1114
Edgar W. , 1114
Ella G., 1114
Emma A., 1114
LeRoy E. , 1114
Mary J. Coulter, 1114
Minnie I., 1114
Vera E. , 1114
HALFTOWN
— , 149, 151, 163*,
182, 256
HALGREEN
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HALGREEN continued
Robert P. . 489
HAUCETT
Peter Sir, 90
HALL
— , 301, 422, 555,
652
Addie (Gehr), 986
Adella, 933
Adolphus M. , 926, 933,
934
Amelia L., 1024
Angeline (Brown), 1081
Ann J. Johnson, 1024
Ansel, 926, 933
Aminetta, 933
Barnabis, Jr., 1024
Barnabis, Sr., 639, 1024
Benjamin, 639, 1024
C.L., 599
Carrie. 934
Caroline (Winans), 961
Charles Mack, 950
Clarissa Lawrence, 1031
Clarissa Spring, 926, 933
Collins, 641, 550
Daniel, 964
David T., 933, 934
E.T., 474, 490
Ebenezer, 651
Edgar, 1024
Elizabeth (Trusdale), 1051
Emelene Gehr, 986
Emma J, , 934
Emma J. Hatch, 934
Erastus W., 781
Erbie, 934
Esther L, Prentice, 933
Esther (Preston), 1074
Eugene, 933
Flora D., 1058
Frank, 781. 934
Frederick A. , 489
Freelove (Obert), 781
Friend L. Dr., 933, 942,
950
George, 651
Hannah (Birchard). 933
Harmon, 781, 1074
Harriet Shipman, 781
Harry, 781, 934
Hattie May Wilson, 942
950
Hattie V. (Post), 784
Helen (Britton), 928, 933
Helen C. Noble, 933
Helen P. (Canfield). 964
Henry, 986, 1024
Homer D., 933, 934
Homer J, , 535
Ida Foust, 986
Ira E., 950
Ira R, , 933. 950
Irvin, 652
James, 939
James A., 933
Jonathan, 96
Julia J. (Chapman), 1024
Kate D. (McCurdy), 1024
HALL continued
Lavonia M. Bennett, 842
Leonard, 598, 933, 939
Lizzie Rogers, 781
L. Mabel, 1058
Louise (Wetmore), 1023,
1024
Lydia (Pierce), 861
Lyman, 651, 1024
Lyman J., 1024
Lynn L. , 1024
Margaret A. Smith, 933
Maria (Sheldon), 1044
Mary (Brown), 1081
Mary. 1024
Mary (Haight Spring),
939
Mary A. (Virtue), 940
Mary H. (Birchard), 926
M.E., 651, 652
Merritt W. , 599, 933
Millie A. (Bowman), 1024
Nancy, 614
Noah, 599
Olive (Dunn), 735
Orin, 1044
Orin G. , 1024
Orrin E. , 781
Orvelina. 933
Penila (Wetherbee), 984
Phoebe Mode, 1057, 1058
Prudence, 781
Prudence Williams, 1074
Prudence M. Blakeslee,
1002
Rebecca, 933
Rebecca Camp, 933, 950
Robert, 58
Rose (Hart), 781
Rosannah B. Smith, 1058
Sally Jones, 933, 939
Samuel, 600
Sarah (Smith), 770
Sarah A., 1058
Sarah A., 1058
Sarah H.. Pike, 933
Susan P. Ames, 964
Thomas, 1157, 1158
Thomas T., 1057, 1058
Viola (Adams), 777, 781
W.C.J,, 411
W.D. , 1031
William S. , 1002
HALLOCK
Edith, 742
E.N. , 742
Hannah S. , 742
J. A. Rev., 619
J.K. Rev., 563, 646,
703
Julia A. Barto, 742
Martha (CarroU), 742
Patrick F., 310, 742,
773
Robert P. , 742
Samuel T.. 742
Samuel T., 742
Sarah C. Bailey, 742
W.B. Dr., 742
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HALSTEAD
John R., 441
HAMAN
D. , 672
HAMILTON
— , 78
Adelbert L. , 950
A.G., 950
Alexander, 964
Andrew, 69, 71, 85,
768
Asa, 950
Asahel, 510, 782
Carrie (Smith), 958
Catherine Baird, 950
Comfort, 646
Eben, 868
Eliza (Sayre), 953
Elsie, 950
Florence (Brawley), 891
Francis M. , 953, 958
George, 315
George H. , 432
Helen (Campbell), 964
Helen M. (Hutchison), 782
James, 75, 85, 87, 88,
89, 94, 97, 98, 100, 162,
343, 345, 390, 405, 414,
435, 444, 505, 506, 545,
555, 571, 572, 574, 891,
1102
Jane (CampbeU), 964
John, 312, 677, 793
Joshua, 379, 435
J.W. Rev., 738
Kennard, 179
L.G., 950
Louisa (Brawley), 927
Lydia Deland, 950
Lydia West Kelly, 809
Maggie E. (Ghering), 1102
Mahala (Roberts), 1120
Margaret Hamilton, 1102
Mary (Heard), 847
Mary Howk, 95 8
Metta (McFadden), 952
Ment Miss, 426, 774,
1117, 1118
Nancy (Northam), 754
Nancy A. (Dobbins), 793
Rosina, 782
S.M. Mrs., 737
Sampson, 379, 435
Sarah (Boyles), 716
Sarah (Bunce). 1073
Sarah (FitzRandolph), 179
Sarah L. Peterman, 868
S.M., 777
Susan (McKeever), 871
HAMLIN
Ahnon, 656
Elizabeth (Fuller), 1083
Minerva (Siarp), 807
HAMMAKER
— , 1041
Adam, 1041
Cathe-ine Foke, 1041
Eliza (Rice), 1041
HAMMAN
Index of Names continued
HAMMAN continued
Barbara Armburger, 110
Charles, 1110
Daniel, 1110
Emma (Kelsey), 1110
Henry F. , 1109, 1110
John, 1110
Marion, 1110
Phillip, 1109, 1110
Susan, 1110
Susan Myers, 1109
HAMMEL
John, 692
Edward, 742
Emma, 742
George, 742
George H. Rev., 482
John, 742
John, 742
Louisa, 742
Pauline (Hessinger), 742
Rosena Long, 7 42
HAMMON
Alvira Foster, 1021
Atelia (Power), 1040
C.A., 1035
Charles, 1021, 1024
Fidelia Wood, 1024
Hiram, 1024
Horace, 662
Maria (Power), 1024
Mary (Power), 1024
Sylvia, 651
W.A.. 643
William A., 1024
HAMMOND
Grizzella (Clark), 1145,
1146
James, 1148
John, 609
Jonathan, 963
Lorenzo, 788
Margery Dougherty, 1159
Mary (Rice), 1159
SaUy (Dickson), 1148
Sallie Gillan (Broughton),
788
Sarah, 963
Sarah (Bunce), 963
Susan (Butler-Bunce), 963
William, 299, §96, 697,
1145, 1159
HAMNETT
Jonathan Rev. , 422, 423,
424, 444
HAMPE
Adeline Gehr, 1084
Hannah (Gehr). 1084
Hannah M.C. (Helmbrecht),
847
Henry Rev., 1084
Joseph G., 1084
HAMPSON
Elizabeth Dolmadge, 743
Elizabeth Smiley, 742
George W. Rev., 465, 482,
520, 584, 619, 634, 704
Joseph, 742, 743
WUliam, 742
HAMPTON
General, 126, 129
Wade, 356
HAN BURY
Thomas, 87
HANCHET
Dr., 762
HANCOCK
General, 127, 128,
129, 360, 361, 833,
839, 1041
John, 981
HANCOX
Amos, 584
Ment Miss, 475
HANES
Andrew, 865
Anna M. Mauch, 865
Catherine, 865
Catherine Mann, 865
George, 552
Hannah (Framnuth), 865
John G., 865
Phillip, 965
HANEY
John, 132
HANFIELD
Rev., 3 93
HANFORD
Lovinia (Cooper, Barr),
1090
HANKS
A.J., 599
Alice M. (Utley), 940
Augustus Mrs. , 890
David, 600
Eva Watson, 890
HANNA
Abraham Mc, 1071
Alexandra, 1071
David, 484
David Mrs. , 484
Eleanor, 1071
Henry, 1071
Isaac, 1071
James, 876, 1071
Jane NeweU, 1071
John, 542
Joseph, 1071
Joshua D. , 1071
Lucena, 1071
Margaret, 1071
Margaret I. DeRoss, 876
Mary J., 1071
Polly Collar, 1071, 1072
Richard, 654, 1071,
1072
Robert, 1071
SaUie, 1071
SaUie Barton, 1071
WiUiam, 542, 1071
HANNAH
Agnes, 743
Christina Houser, 743
EUa, 743
Frank, 743
Ida, 743
J., 673
James, 743, 876
Jane H.
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HANNAH continued
Jane H. (Porter), 868
John, 743
Joseph, 673
Joseph 7.1,, 743
Julia Conner, 743
Margaret DeRoss, 743
Rebecca Leiphart, 743
Robert, 441, 743
Sarah (York), 743
William, 743
HANPE
Amelia (Gehr), 986
HANSON
Aaron, 132
Anna B. (Moses), 811
J. Rev., 661
Mary Siverling, 811
W., 811
HANZ
Nancy (Carpenter), 946
HARD
Calisty (Young), 1055
HARDESON
Delphina Wetherbee,
983
HARDING
John, 58, 540
HARDMAN
Emily (Sherred), 816
HARE
Agnes (Webb), 1009
Michael, 676
Rdbert Jr., 580
Sally (Bates), 1005
HARKINS
Daniel, 553, 554
John, 553, 554
Sarah (Sweney), 854
HARKNESS
George Capt. , 967
Jane McQueen, 967
HARLEY
Ment Miss, 466
HARM AN
Charlottie (Ross CarrV 1127
Philip, 1127
HARMAR
General, 186
HARMON
Caroline Brown, 1133
Charles E., 790
John, 1002
Julia E. Vickery, 790
Lee S. , 790
Susan (Snyder), 1154
Tinnie Vickery, 789
Vietta Bradford, 1002
HARNED
AlmiraC. (Pier), 847, 851
Ann Perkins, 847
Charles H., 847
Clara A. (Sipps), 847
David, 847, 1116
Davis, 530
Edith V. , 847
Guy M., 847
Harrison, 846, 847
Htram, 847
History of Crawford County, Permslyvania
HARNED continued
Jacob, 847
James Hiram, 847
Jane (Skelton), 847
John D. L. , 847
John L., 847
John P. , 846, 847,
851
Josiah Enestus, 847
Letitia Heard, 847
LiUie V. , 847
Lovina Lewis, 847, 849
Mary B. , 847
Nancy E. Lewis, 846
Pearlie C, 847
Rebecca (HiUs), 1116
Sarah Freeman, 846,
847
S, F., 246
Smith, 847
Sophia, 847
HARPER
A, J., 311
David, 682, 743
David G. , 667
Emma (Sitler), 1086
Fernando C. , 987
Florence E. , 743
John, 621, 682,
987
Margaret Glenn, 743
Margery B. , 743
Mary Shellito, 987
Mary A. , 987
Mary A. Richards, 987
Nancy S. , 987
Rachel (Cooper), 722
Rachel B., 987
Rebecca Quigley, 743
Robert, 722, 743
Sarah Denny, 743
Seth, 681
Walter G. . 743
Walter, S., 284, 441,
444, 452, 722, 743
William, 987
HARRIMAN
Samuel, 563
HARRING
Lewis, 561
HARRINGTON
Charlee Ormel, 1006
Fanny (Newell), 1006
Henriettia (Merriman),
899
Ida BeUe, 1006
J. R., 1006
Jennie Force, 1006
Melvtn, 1006
Ormel, 1006
Peggy Ann (Smith),
848
William H., 146, 673
HARRIS
A. P., 885
Amanda S. (Edson),
736
Dr., 413
Rev. E. M, , 504, 651,
652
HARRIS continued
Ebenezer, 658
Harvey, 896
James C, 678, 680
John, 97
Jvmius, 473, 474,
476
Mary Ann (Ellis),
HARRISON
Benjamin St., 615
General, 333, 339,
340, 342, 549,
729, 744, 1033,
1131, 1163
James, 58, 64
Rebecca Weidner,
Sal^ (Birch), 1124
Sarah Crawford, 195
Stephen, 541, 542
WiUiam Major, 195,
196
HARRONN
Abigail SIfeel, 885
David, 885
Edgar S. , 885
Harriet (Skeel),
885
Hastings, 885
HARROUN
Alvira Watson, 889
D. W. , 556. 669
DeWitt. 556, 559
Maria, 395
Samuel, 395
HARSHAW
Michael. 691
HARSHELMAN
Adam, 1128
Adelia J., 1128
Catherine (Zimmerman;
Keyport), 1128, 1130
Eliza (Blystone), 1128
Elizabeth Hill,
1128
J. C, 1128
Jacob, 1128
John, 1128
Joseph. 1128
Josie. 1128
Lena (Zimmerman),
1136
Mary, 1128
Mary E., 1128
Philip, 1128
Rosetta Clark, 1128
Thomas F., 1128
HART
Abigail (Parker),
802
Conrad Jr., 550
Conrad Sr. , 549, 550,
551, 861
Eliza A. (Webster),
968
George, 968
Henry, 549, 550,
867
James, 690, 692
HART continued
John, 58
Jonathan (Capt. ), 164
Julia A. (Mar ley),
860, 861
Julia Ann (Peterman),
867
Marion (Nelson), 1139
Philip, 535, 550, 861
Rev., 525
Rose (Hall), 781
Samuel T., 1139
Sarah E. (Gleason),
741
William, 552, 692
HARTEON
Katie Armstrong,
872
HARTER
Cynthia E. (Paddock),
950
Darwin R., 951
Gilbert J., 951
Henry, 950
Henry L. , 951
Jared L. , 950, 951
John P., 951
Lucy (Carpenter),
951
Solomon E. , 951
Sophronia Hyde, 950
Vera A. (Johnson).
951
HARTMAN
Abraham, 876
Alvin L. , 876
Barbara (Fox),
1109
Barbara Marsh, 743,
876
Barbara (Ware),
876
Catherine (Shoup),
876
Christiana (Powell),
876
Edgar, 876
Elizabeth (Baker),
876
Emma, 876
Henry, 743, 876
Jacob, 743, 876
Jennie, 876
John, 876, 877
John J. , 876
Julia A. Bachman,
876, 877
Mary (Frazier),
876
Mary (Rice), 876
Minnie, 876
Phebe L. Morris,
743
Sadie, 876
Samuel, 876
Tama (Minnis), 876
WiUiam, 876
HARTMANN
Joseph Rev., 400
HARTRANFT
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Index of Names continued
HARTRAUFT continued
John F. Gov., 40,
122, 131, 132, .
722, 1160
HARTSHORN
O. N. (Rev.), 424
Richard, 41
HARTWELL
Carrie (Corliss), 929
HARVY
C. H., 652
ChEirles Elden, 531
Henry L. , 142, 143
M. P. Mrs., 857
Robert. 551
EUzabeth E. (Beatty),
857
HASHELMAN
Lena (Zimmerman),
1136
HASKIN
James, 555
HASKINS
George W., 311, 411,
424, 446
Sarah (Brawley), 891
WUUam, 619
HASSARD
Thomas, 281
HASSINGER
Peter Rev., 525, 646,
667. 704
HASSLER
Augustus E. . 859
Cyrus M. , 859
David S. , 859
Ella Davis, 540, 725,
859
Elmira, 859
James Power Dr., 325,
331, 540, 726, 858,
859
John, 858, 859
John Frederick, 859
Joseph, 858
Lucinda, 858, 359
May EUzabeth, 859
Melinda, 859
Rebecca, 859
Samuel Rev., 858
Sarah Shearer, 858
HASSON
Mary (Wright), 943
HASTINGS
Octavius, 270, 282
HATCH
Adelia (Rasey), 1001
Annie (Thomas), 781
C. C, 896
Calvin, 555, 559, 600,
934
Caroline (Adams), 781
Caroline Weller, 934
Carrie, 934
Carrie M., 934
CeceUa B. Clark, 934
Charles P. , 489
Chloe (Post). 781
HATCH continued
Corn, 896
David O. , 934
DeWight, 934
Electa Wilder, 575, 896
EUsha, 781
Elizabeth Reed, 604,
605, 934
Emma A. , 934
Emma J., 934
Erbie, 934
Fanny. 574
Frank, 396, 934
Gen., UOO
George, 896
H.- E. , 599
Harry, 934
Harvey, 1158
Henry, 499, 781
Henry LeRoy, 781,
782
Hiram, 599, 934
Horatio, 574
Ira, 574, 896
James W. , 934
John, 934
Lavina (Hunt), 602
Leonard H. , 934
Louisa Gray, 781
Louise Robins, 896
Lovina (Hunt), 951
Lucinda Mook, 1158
Maria Danly, 934
Mary, 896
Mary, 574
Mary Anna, 781
Moses W. , 934
Nellie (Fosburgh), 781
Oscar, 934
Philip, 574, 934
Rebecca, 781
Solon, 781, 782
Samuel, 598, 600,
Virga, 896
HATTON
Edward. 629, 693,
694
Robert C. Rev., 392,
604, 661
HAUGHAY
Jane (Jervis), 966
HAUKS
Louisa D. (Peavy),
1073
HAUSER
Elizabeth (Carr),
1127
HAVLIN
Thomas Capt. , 342,
534, 549, 550.
nil
HAWK
John, 372
HAWKE
Anna W. (Pearse),
1038
HAWKINS
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HAWKINS continued
Adeline E. (Drake),
780
Anne, 1025
Bridget, 1025
Caroline, 1025
Charles H. Col.,
764
D. R. Rev., 1089
EUen, 1025
Emma J. (Anderson),
1089
G. B. Rev., 392
Hugh, 1025
Hugh M., 1024,
1025
John, 1025
Margaret, 1024
Maria Richmond,
764
Martha (Peck),
1008
Mary, 1025
Mary E., 102o'
A!r.ry Shannon, 1025
Mary E. , 102 i
Michael, 1024, 1025
Nora, 1025
Peter, 1025
Thomas, 1025
Timothy, 1024
William, 1025
HAWKS
Mary M. (Yoiing),
1055
HAWLEY
Lucretia B. Benton,
1183
Lucretia B. (Wygant),
1183
William H. , 1183
HAWTHORN
Abner, 808
Bertha, 808
Boone, 808
Delano, 808
James, 800, 808
James K. , 808
John D., 808
Mary, 808
MatUda Allen,
800, 808
Sarah Cousins,
808
WUliam, 808
HAWTHORNE
Bert, 957
Catherine (Sayre),
957
John, 656
HAY
Ann (Sturrock),
1134
Elizabeth CMcGuire),
1085
John, 1134
HAYBARGER
A., 874
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
HAYBARGER
A., 874
Margaret Campbell,
874
HAYDEN
E. M. (Leslie),
898
HAYES
Gen., 721
Hernan, 1151
John, 577, 609
Joseph, 524
Lucinda (Johnston;
Humes), 1151
Martha L. (Webb),
1009
Mary A., U51
President, 758, 759
Susan (Stimpson), 839
W. Rev., 483, 512,
634
HAYFIELD
Rebecca (Dickson),
1148
HAYMAKER
Frederick, 192, 260,
321, 371, 372, 374,
386, 405, 406, 444,
566
HAYNES
E. M. Rev., 396
HAYS
Adam M., 908
Anna M., 908
Benjamin, 679
Benjamin Mrs., 679
Charles, 908
Elizabeth (Findley),
863
Elizabeth Dunn, 735
Elizabeth S. , 908
George, 908
George M., 908
Grizzella, 908
Henry L. M., 908
Rev. J. L., 485
James, 910
Jane McNutt, 910
Jane (Moore), 908
John, 515, 907, 908
John, 744
Joseph C. Col., 315,
430, 431, 432, 444,
445, 735, 743-745
Margaret A. , 908
Margaret S. (Gregg),
908
Mary, 908
Mary Moffat, 908
Nancy Gregg, 908
R. D. Rev., 510
Rebecca Moore, 908
Rebecca (Wing), 969
Robert, 908
Robert A., 908
Samuel, 312, 690
WUliam, 671, 908
WiUiam G., 908
HAYWARD
Waiiam S. Rev., 657
HAZELHURST
Isaac, 132
HAZELTON
Mary (Childs),
946
HAZEN
Anna Carman, 1114,
1115
Benjamin, 1115
Benjamin G., 1114,
1115, 1116
Elizabeth (Brown),
1115
Elizabeth Minium,
1115
Francis M., 1115
Isaac, 553
J. H. Rev., 395
John H. Dr., 1115,
1U6
Mary (Foster),
1115
Mary Klingensmith
(Van Riper), 1135
Mary (Lackey), 863
Nancy WiUard, 1115
Rachel, 1115
Rachel McClintock,
1115
Sarah Taylor, 1116
HAZLET
James, 440
HAZZARD
Anna, 1096
Content Shaw, 1013,
1014
David D. , 1013, 1014
EUen A. (Martin),
1095
Hiram, 1089
Lewis, 1096
Mary Pauline
(Anderson), 1089
Polly (Brown), 1013
-1014
HEAD
Alvira Pitts, 1025
Alvira A. (Clawson),
1025
Betsy, 1025
C. Fred, 1025
Clara (Hickernell),
1025
Emily, 1025
Gamaliel, 642, 1025
Holder, 1025
Jasper R., 1025
Lavina Greenlee, 1025
Lydia Turnure, 1025
Mark E. , 1025
Oscar D. , 1025
RoswellC, 6651
Rosila (Sperry), 1025
W. F. , 642, 1025
Warren F., 1025
William G., 1025
HEALD
Albert, 1126
Eliza J. (Brown), 1126
Harvey, 1126
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HEALD continued
John W., 1126
Perry, 1126
Thomas, 1126
HEARD, see also HURD
Adella D. , 847
Alche, 847
Ammi B. , 847
Carrie A. Manville,
850
C. Fred, 847
Ella V. Barns, 841
George, 845, 847,
849, 1028
George W. , 847
James, 847
James A., 700
James H. , 847
Joanna (Freeman),
845
John D. , 624
Letitia (Harned), 847
Lettie (Horchkiss),
847, 849, 1028
Margaret A. Syers,
847
Mary Hamaton, 847
Mary E., 847
Randolph, 847
Stephen Rev., 593,
646, 666
HEATH
Almon, 671
Alvirus, 1006
DoUy Bradish, 843
Elizabeth Bently,
1006
Henry, 534, S87,
868, 869
John Capt. , 180
Dr. L. R. , 332, 1006-
1007
Laura Howk, 952
Linus T. , 922
Margaret Scroggs,
868
MLna PhiUips, 1006
Polly (Read), 868
Robert, 869
Rosa A. (Jack), 922
HEATLEY
Patty (Matson), 609
HEATLEYY
Moses, 609
HEATLY
James, 372
HECKARD
Mary (Navy), 1084
HECKKR
A. W., 635
Eliza (Wise), 1182
G. W. , 310, 1182
George W. , 302,
HECKEWELDER
— , 55
HEFFRON
Dr., 464
HEFRIGHT
Sarah Winton. 984
HEILBRONER
Index of Names continued
HEILBRONER continued
, 802
HEILE
Christena Null, 802
George, 802
Lucy A. (Baugher), 802
HEIM
George, 506
HEINTZ
Evie Lizzie (Schwab),
1127
HEISERMAN
Araminta, 771
Belle MiUer, 771
Gideon, 771
Rebecca Smith, 771
W. E.. 771
HEIST
Elizabeth (Benninghoff),
714
George, 881
Kate LiUy, 881
HEISTER
Joseph Gov., 114,
117, 132, 729
HEITHER
Eva Rosa (Dudenhoeffer),
1127
HELFER
Andrew, 660
HELLENBRECH
Amanda Hickernell,
877
Frederick, 877
HELLYER
Cress, 700, 701
HELM
Israel, 38
HELMBRECHT
Adella E. , 848
Amanda (Hickernell),
847, 877
Amelia (Matthews), 847
Carrie May, 848
Charles H., 847
Frank W. , 848
Freddie E., 848
Frederick, 847
Frederick C, 847, 848
Hannah M. C. Hampe,
847
Henry, 847
Henry C, 847
Israel, 848
HEMPHILL
A. (Rev.), 661
HEMPSTEAD
E. A., 431
Ernest A.. 745
. O. G. . 745
HEMSLEY
J. A. Rev., 486
HEMSTREET
Effie (Baugher), 802
SENDER SHOT
Jane (Ferry), 1137
HENDERSON
— . 1170
HENDERSON continued
David, 583
David L. , 976
E. H., 456
Ebenezer, 996
Harvey, 302, 456
James, 542, 543
John J., 302, 310,
459, 766
Lizzie Coates, 976
Margaret (Gibson),
1128
Margery Coyle (Kerr),
976
Robert, 976
Robert A. , 976
Samuel, 583
W. C. Rev., 646
HENDRICK
Blanche, 921
R., 921
Eliza Garwood, 921
Harry H. , 921
Lucy Alden, 920, 921
Lucy (Potter), 921
Myron, 920-921
M. Park, 921
Orlando B., 921
OtisM., 920. 921
Otis N. , 921
HENDRICKS
B. C. Rev., 652
HENDRICKSON
Cornells, 19, 20
HENDRYX
Amy L. (Durham),
806
H. E. , 511
Truman, 806
HENEAGER
Polly (Cannon),
HENRIETTA
Thomas, 649
HENRY
Abigail, 1150
Alexander, 692
Alice A. Daveport,
1056
Andrew, 1157
Balzer, 872
Caroline McGranahan,
996, 1157
Catherine S. (Griggs),
932
Charles, 962
Edward A., 1110
Eliza Armstrong, 872
Eliza M. WiUard. 932
Elizabeth Caine, 1110
Elizabeth (Hickernell),
Elizabeth (Humel). 1151,
1152
Elizabeth (Renner). 1150
Fanny. 1110
Frederick, 1152
G. W., 1110
George, 314, 536, 1150
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HENRY continued
Harmon, 1076
Hattie (Sturgis),
1076
Huldah Babcock,
962
Isaac, 578
J. L., 315, 1110
Rev. J. N., 512
J. S., 691
J. T., 479
James F. , 692
James L, 281
James JL , 1150-
1151
Jane F. Randolph,
1110
Jeremiah, 1110
John, 674
Joseph, 911
Julia M. Mead, 1151
Julius M., 1151
Lydia (Sturgis), 1076
M. S, , 992
Margaret (McGranahan).
1157
Maria MartzaU,
1157
Minnie, 1110
Nancy Patterson,
911
Nellie R. , 1110
PoUy, 545
PoUy A. DeMiUs,
1076
Robert, 542
Robert G., 1056
Sally M. Remington,
1150
Samuel, 542
Sarah (Smith), 1157
Sarah A., 1110
Sarah A. Strauss,
1151
Stephen S. , 594
Theresa M. (Shellito),
992
W. D. Rev., 520, 619
WUliam, 314, 674,
682, 689-691,
932, 1157
WiUis, 1110
HERBERT
E. C. Rev,, 393
HERMAN
Edward, 1152
Gasparus, 58
Kate Humel, 1152
HERMANS
Ephraim, 40
HERRICK
Alice E., 808
Almira (Sargent),
808
Alonzo, 808
Amelia Hotchkiss,
849
Angeline Durham, 808
Betsy Robbins, 808
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
HERRICK continued
Blanche Burchfield,
SOS
Celestia L. Allen,
800
Eliza A. Kichols, 8Q8
Eunice (Rockwell),
808
Ezra, 808
F. H. Rev., 501
Flora Culbertson, 808
George, 800
George C, 808
George C, 808
James, 874
Josef* M., 808
Julia (Goodenough),
808
Lizzie (Culbertson),
808
Martha (Hotchkiss),
808, 848
Mary Brookhauser,
874
I^lattie (Snodgrass),
1141
Myra, 308
Nancy, 808
Nancy Ward, 808
Nathan, 808
Nancy A., 808
Norton J. , 808
Olive (HiUiger),
808
Phineas, 808
Sarah M. (Anderson),
808
William, 808
Willie C. , 808
HERRING
D. A., 920
Harriet Dennis, 920
Polly (WUder), 1053
HERRINGTON
Ann Clayton, 1110
Charles, 1111
Clarissa Minnis,
1110
Crawford, 549, 1110
Delilah Stevbins, 1111
DeWitt C, nil
Edward, 158, 549, 674,
866, 1110, nil
Edward A., 1111
Edward C, 1111
Elizabeth, 1110
Emily Ackerman, 1110-
1111
Emma J. , 1111
Hannah Baker, 1110
Horace, 1110
J. T,, 456
Jacob, 312, 313, 316,
549, 1110
James, 255, 274, 299,
312, 316, 546, 549-
551, 602, 865, 1110
James L., 1110
Joseph, 1110
HERRINGTON continued
Maggie, 1110
Margaret R. (Porter),
nil
Mary, 549
Mary, 1110
Mary Lafferty, 1110
Mary A. (Johnson),
866, nil
MoUie, 1110
Nancy Blrchfield, 674,
866, 1110
H. P., 1110
Robert B., 1110
Sarah M. (Wightman),
nil
WiUiam, 1110
WUliam H. , 1111
WUlie A., 1110
HERRIOTT
— , 687
Aaron H, , 577,
630, 909
Ida (Vickery),
790
James Major, 265,
266, 314, 333, 336,
342, 372, 374-375,
386, 451
James Mrs. Clancey,
375
Josephus, 678
Sarah (Andrews), 905
Sidney B. , 577, 578,
905, 909
Sissen Fowler, 909
WUliam, 300, 405
HEREON
David Rev., 690
David R. , 314
James E. Capt., 337
Rev., 394
HERSH
Charles Rev. , 749
Mary McClean (McArthur),
749
HERVEY
Agnes, Shaw, 1139
Annie, 1139
Charles P., 1139
David, 1139
Emma, 1139
Ford, 1139
Frederick W. , 1139
H. H., 1139
Helen, 1139
Henry H. Rev., 57.,
692, 1139, 1140
James, 1139
Jane M. Porter, 1139
Jennie, 1139
John, 1)39
Mary, 1139
Mary Ford, 1139
Mary (Walker), 1139
Robert, 1139
William, 1139
HESCH
Kate {La very), 1030
HESCH continued
PhiUip, 485
HE SHERMAN
Catherine (Kebort),
1130
HESS
F. W. Lieut., 424
Jennie Wygant, 1183
William, 1183
HESSINGER
George, 742
Pauline Hammer, 742
HETFIELD
A.D. , 489
HETH
Maj. Gen., 129
Henry, 300
Sarah (Davison), 921
HE TRICK
Susannah (Peiffer),
1121
HETTRITCH
Adam, 506
Jacob, 506
HE WELL
Charles, 967
Charles W. , 634
Margaret McQueen,
967
HEWETT
Maria (Wishart),
1136
HEWITT
Elwin D. , 1036
Hannah, 1035
Martha D. Nelson,
1036
Orrin, 1035
Orissa H. (Moses),
1035
Ulysses Dr., 737
HEYDRICK
C. , 539
HEYWANG
M. J., 311
HICKER
Lucinda (Hunter),
1140
HICKERNELL
See also Higenell,
and Higernell
Abraham, 642,
Alexander, 316,
877
Amanda (Helmbrecht),
847, 877
• Anna L. Gulp, 875
Benjamin, 1025-1026
Clara Head, 1025
Cora B. (Carr), 1025
David. 877
Delilah, 877
EU, 877
Elizabeth, 877
Elizabeth (Henry),
887
Emma G. , 1026
Esther D. (Snyder),
887
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Index of Names continued
HICIvERNELL continued
Frances A. Slater,
1026
FredG., 1025
Frederick Jr., 877,
887
Frederick St., 561,
563, 660, 872,
875, 877, 1149
Grizzilla, 877
Harriet Gehr, 1025
Harriet Hyroch, 877
James, 875, 877
John, 1026
Kate Cole, 877
Levi, 877
Lewis, 877
Lucy A, (Armstrong),
872, 877, 879
Lucy L. (Benedict),
1025
Margaret (Eaton),
877
Margaret Gehr, 872,
877
Mary, 877
Nancy Ingols, 878
Polly (Flaugh), 875,
1149
Ralph J., 1026
Royal C., 1026
Salena (Simpson),
877
Sally, 877
Sarah (Gehr), 877
Susan Uttley, 1026
Susannah F. (Joslin),
1025
Sylvanie (Foust), 877
Thomas, 877
Vilimine (Hickernell),
877
Walter B., 1027
William, 1025
WiUiam L., 1025
HICKMAN
Alice A. (Buckley),
1068
Catherine Rossman,
1068
John, 132
Simeon, 1068
HICKS
E. Rev., 395
Edward, 270, 514, 516
F. , 788
J. F., 323
John Rev., 575, 593
John P., 808, 809
Lorena Farlin, 809
Margaret (Humes), 1114
Mary FuUerton, 808
Mary E. Broughton, 788
Mary R. (Humes), 1152
Sarah Dewey, 893
William, 808
HIDE
Ella (Williams),
790
HIGBEE
Clarissa F. Tichenor,
1101
David B. , 1101
Sophrona (Altenburg),
1101
HIGBY
Amby, 656
Mary Ann Bidwell, 777
W. P. Mrs.. 658
HIGENELL
See also Hickernell
and Higernell
Abram, 1026
Anna M., 1026
EUa L. Graham, 1026
Etoier B. , 1026
Lizzie A. , 1026
Lucy Gehr, 1026
Samuel, 1026
Susan Uttley, 1026
HIGERNELL
Abram W. , 1026.
1027
Alberta L. , 1027
Carlle, 1027
Carrie M., 1027
Clara B. , 1027
Gracie A., 1027
Sarah, 1026
Sylvania Gehr, 1026,
1027, 1084
HIGGENBOTTOM
Charles, 286, 293
HIGGINBOTHAM
— , 83
HIGGINS
— , 622
Harriet (Blakeslee),
1002
(Moses), 631, 1002
HIGLEY
Alvin E., 1103
Eliza Vanderhoff,
1103
Eva J., 1103
James C. , 1103
Julia A. Lillybrldge,
1103
Slyvester, 1103
Timothy, 499
HILDEBRAND
Frank, 1183
J. Rev., 704
Lavlna (Wotring),
1183
Jacob, 300
HILDERBRAND
Jacob, 640
HILL
— , 78, 127, 385,
751
Anna (Garwood), 919
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HILL continued
Archibald, 549, 550.
551, 865
Rev. B. S. , 392
Berian, 1053
Char; 3 D. , 619
Delos C, 1027
Eliza J., 865
Elizabeth Harshelman,
1128
Elizabeth Hovey, 934
George, 865
George Rev. . 501
Harriet (Storks),
no-
Harriet N. Patterson, W>
1027
J., 943
Rev. J. F., 585
Rev. J. W., 392
James, 542, 865,
1053
Jerome J. Mrs. , 866
John, 58, 78, 1027
John W. Rev., 392,
540, 563, 577.
624, 705
Joseph, 282
Julia R. Landon, 829
Lewis. 829
Lodoiska E. (Patterson),
1027
Luke, 164, 180.
185, 189, 190,
255, 371, 697,
698
M. Rev., 392, 703
Margaret Montgomery,
865
Martin, 1027, 1053
Mary, 503
Mary Fulton, 865
Mary (Wright), 943
Mary A. (Viets),
1107
Milton, 865
Omar C. 1027
Peter. 503
Polly (Whitmore),
1053
Reese Col., 337, 340,
341
Robert, 440
Rowena, 1027
Samuel, 865
Silas R., 1107
Susan E. (Cochran),
857
Thomas, 865
William, 524, 525, 751
William, 503
HILLIGER
Harvey, 808
Olive Herrick, 808
HILLMAN
J. B., 594
History of Crawford County, Pennsylv
HILLMAN continued
James, 594
Mary (Parks), 1131
HILLS
Alsimana, 848
Amanda (Gary), 848
Burt L, 1116
Charles T., 1027
Chloe E. (Hills), 1027
Cirrel, 1116
Clarinda, 1027
Effie, 848
Elijah, 1027
Elizabeth Smith, 848
EUa J. (Moi), 1027
Elvey R. Hadsell, 1023
Fanny, 1027
Frank M. . 489
Franklin, 1116
Gustavius Rev., 546,
666
Henry R. , 1027
Humphrey A., 192
Isiah, 1116
Josephine U. Whitmore,
1053
Laruin L. , 1116
Luana J. Bennett,
842
Mary (Brown), 1014
Mary Hotchkiss, 849
Murray, 1023
Nathaniel, 1027
Nathaniel B. , 848
Nelson, 1053
Obed, 848
Paul, 1116
Perry A., 1116
Rebecca Harned, 1116
Russell T., 1027
Stephen, 1014
Susan E. Blystone, 1116
Warren Benson, 848
HILLYARD
John, 58
HILLYER
Cress, 1148
Olive Dickson, 1148
Laura (Waters), 906
Tacy (Viets), 1107
HILT
Luanna (Bennett
HIMEBAUGH
Allen, 1117
Anna. 782
Barbara A. D. Oierred),
1116
Barbara Jane Campbell,
782
Conrad, 1116
David H. , 1116
Fred, 782
Hiram A., 1116
Jacob, 782
Jacob C, 782, 1116
Jennie, 782
John, 511
HIMEBAUGH continued
John A., 782
John F., 1116, 1117
Joseph, 1116
Lena B., 1117
Lewis R. , 1116
Lucinda A, (Torry),
1116
Lydia Hotchkiss,
1117
Margaret (Muckinhoupt),
850
Mary Moran, 782
Mary Straw, 1116
Mary A. . 887
Mary A, (Peters),
1116
Matilda Gehr, 1116
Matilda A, (Lasher),
1116
Sarah C. (Woods),
1116
S. Jennie (Stockton),
887
Soloman, 887
Susan Sherred, 1116
Thomas C, 782
William C, 782
William L., 1116
HIMELWRIGHT
Betsy (Wilson), 890
Elizabeth (Wilson),
1115, 1182
HIMES
O. F. , 616
HINES
Helen (McArthur), 749
Mable (Lane), 1059
HINKLE
Andrew, 887
Catherine (Shoe),
887
Elizabeth (Snyder),
887
Mary (Armstrong),
872
HINKLEY
B. G., 1095
Henry, 476
HINMAN
Abigail (Carter;
Cummings), 792
HISE
Samuel, 521
HITCHCOCK
Abigial, 1141
Aurelia M., 646
B. F. (Rev.), 646,
649
Chloe (Waters),
1064
Clarence, 1141
Cornelia, 1141
Clarence, 1141
Elizabeth Graham, 1141
Elsa, 1141
Emman, 1141
HITCHCOCK continued
Hannah Linn, 909
Harry, 1141
H. S. Rev., 619
Jane, 1141
John T. Mrs., 909
Lewis, 1141
Mary A., 1141
Oliver, 1141
Phoebe, 1141
Sidney, 1141
Valentine, 1141-1142
Viola, 1141
Wallace G., 1141
Walter, 1141
HITES
Adaline Wiard, 856
Arthur, 877
Betsey, 877
Corwin O. , 877
Delia (Davidson),
931
Ebenezer, 877
George, 877
Hannah, 877
Harrison, 877
Jacob, 526, 531,
877
Jacob L. , 877
Lewis, 877
Mary A. Bradish,
843
Mary A. McCm,
877
Matilda, 877
Samuel C, 877
HOAG
E. C, 476
E. W., 478
Ida (Wilcox), 969
Kitchen, 516
HOAP
Ellen Dickson, 731
William D. , 731
HOBBS
Samuel, 337, 571, 572
HODGE
Abigial (Davison),
931
Charles, 1171
Emily, 794
Frances, 794
Mary Kennedy (Maine),
794
Roswell, 794
Sally Rose, 931
Sylvanus. 931
HODGES
James, 968
Mary P. (Mitchell),
968
HODGKISS
D. B. Rev., 552
HOENIG
Joseph, 476
HOFFMAN
Barbara Nisley, 853
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Index of Names continued
HOFFMAN continued
Edwin A., 635
George, 1146
Henry, 688
Isabel (Bogardus), 927
Lucy A. Clark, 1146
Sophia (Haas), 742
HOFFORD
Emma (Bena; Prather),
1104
Hettie James, 1104
Jesse, 1104
N. B. , 314, 456,
459
HOGE
John, 233
HOGELBERGER
Jacob, 677
HOIG
George, 610
HOLBROOK
Abel, 976
Alpheus W. , 975
Eunice Ann, 976
R. W. , 489 .
Sarah Lavoni"a, 976
Sophia E. Little, 976
Vivalda, 975
HOLCOMB
Almeda C. (Wood),
1027
Almira (Matthews),
1027
Asa, 1027
C. Burdette, 1036
Fanny Orcutt, 1027
Frances (Rundel), 1043
Hiram J., 1027
Isabelle Southwick,
1027
Jabez, 594
Lucinda Miller, 1027
Luman, 1043
Lura (Gates), 1027
Mary (Fuller), 739
Mary E. Nelson, 1035
Sophronia (Farr), 1027
Viola (Brown), 1027
HOLDEN
Harriet (Rhodes),
1105
Jonathan, 1105
Polly MitcheU, 311
S. Rev., 705
Sallie Owen, 1105
Thomas, 811
HOLEMAN
Harriet Foster, 1021
Henry, 1021
HOLLABAUGH
George, 688
HOLLAND
E. G. Rev., 394
HOLLANDER
Peter, 23, 25
HOLLAR
Barbara (Smith),
HOLLAR continued
1133
Catherine, 1133
Conrad, 1133
HOLLEN
S. Rev.. 624, 666
HOLLENBACH
Henry, 626
HOLLEN BECK
Elinor A. (Kneirman),
HOLLIDAY
Adam, 581-582
Harvey, 799
Sarah, 799
Susannah Kerr, 581
Susannah (Smith),
799
HOLLINGSWORTH
Valentine, 58
HOLLISTER
— -, 431, 745
Anthony, 694
Chloe IXity, 905
Mandana (Campbell),
905
Margaret (Dennington),
727
O. H. , 313
Samuel C, 905
W. Rev., 520, 540
HOLMAN
Abigail Robins,
827
Benjamin F. , 1064
Ella L. (Corey).
824
Fred W. , 827
Jessie L. , 827
John G., 827, 1057,
1064
Jonathan, 82 7
Leonard S. , 824, 827
Mabel L. , 827
Minnie A., 827
Susan T. Greenleaf,
827
Sylvia (Sterling), 1064
HOLME
Thomas, 48, 57-58
HOLMES
Abram, 315
AUison U., 951
Charles, 859
Charles H. , 951
Cleveland, 964
Elias N., 951
Elizabeth Dickson,
859
Ellen E., 951
Eugene O. , 951
Fanny, 951
Joseph, 859
Joseph E., 293
Julia (Campbell),
964
Leander H. , 951
HOLMES continued
Lydia (Bishop),
1153
IMarcia (Slavton),
1045
Mary D. , 951
Marv E. (Holmes),
:\Iercv (Ingols), S7S
- — , 23, 415, 687
N. H. Rev., 646
Parmelia Andrews,
951
Rennselaer D. , 951
Samuel, 630, 632,
951
Susan A. Luther,
951
Walter C, 951
HOLTEN
Daniel, 300, 379
David, 688, 1133
Nancy A, (Long),
1138
Thomas, 561
HOI\L4N
Barbara Walbrom,
1117
Charles. 1117
Daisey, 1117
J. H., 540
Jacob R. , 1117
John, 1117
Julia A. (Pardee). 900
Laura, 1117
Luie Alward, 1117
Samuel, 900
HOMER
— , 415
Benjamin, 829
Delania S. (Landon),
829
Fannie M. (Kerr), 915
HOOD
Amanda Maria (Smith),
871
Emily Johnson, 871
Farlev P. , 992
Gen.,' 129, 358
James, 556, 871
Lucretia B. , 992
Margaret Scott, 991
Robert, 553, 554
Wilson, 991
HOOKER
Joseph Gen., 127, 354,
730, 892, 1022
Thomas, 53
HOOPER
Helen Campbell, 874
William, 874
HOOVER
James P. , 312
W. H. Rev., 593, 624.
666
HOPE
Margaret Wentz, 903,
lOPn
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HOPE continued
Margaret (Williams), 903
:\Iary (Beatty), 1080
Richard, 392
W. H. , 132
William, 270, 300, 313,
405, 444. 571, 572,
663, 903, 1080
HOPKINS
Daniel, 654, 961,
1101
David, 884
Jeaneete (Na\"y), 945
Jeanette (Winston), 961
J. H. , 132
J. H. Rev., 393
Joanna Seavy, 884
Judge, 306
Margaret, 961, 1101
Mary (Altenburg),
1101
Polly (Morley), 1035
Tryhena E. (Morley),
1035
William, 123
HORN
Sarah (Cassehnan), 1068
HORNA3IAN
Amelia (Bode), 1117
Amelia Kaiser, 1117
Ctiristian, 679
E. Christian, 1117
Ella, 1117
Emma I. , 1117
Ernest, 515, 1117
Ettie, 1117
Freddie, 1117
Henry, 1117
Irvin, 1117
John, 1117
Mary (Doll), 1117
Mary (Kanengeisor),
1117
Sophia (Aenaman),
1117
Vena, 1117
HORNE
George D. , 521, 701
HORNSTEIN
Alaminnie M. Carpenter,
1151
Ajuia J., U51
Charles A., 1151
Edmund F., 1151
Frederick A., 1151
George H. , 1151
Hannah Best, 1151
Henry, 1151
Julias A., 1151
Lucinda, 1151
Susan Dooley, 1151
T. Oliver, 1151
HORTON
Goerge F., 132
P. D. , 519
HOSKINS
John, 58
HOSKINS continued
Sarah (Brawley),
927
T. H.. 914
HOSMER
Amanda (Kreuzpointer),
1129
Amanda Pierson, 1128
Burr G., 1129
Eliza B. , 1129
Elizabeth Boileau, 715
G. P., 715
Jane Bemus, 1129
John P., 1129
John P., 393, 1129
Martha B. (Sanderson),
1129
Sarah A. (Young),
1129
Thomas, 1128
Timothy, 1128, 1129
W. S. , 540
William S., 540, 1128,
1129
William T., 1128,
1129
HOSSET
Commissary, 22
HOTCHKISS
Abi (Carter), 792
Adeline (Morgan), 849
Adelle (Wilcox),
969
Adora (Donahue), 849
Alvin, 849, 1028
Amelia (Herrick),
849
ArmUla Peet, 849
Belvia E. , 849
Cassius G., 848
Charles, 849
Charley D. , 849
Clarence W. , 1028
Clarissa Haggerty,
848
Cornelius, 1072
Darwin A., 848
Devirn, 849
DeWitt, 1028
Edwin, 1117
Elihu, 843, 848
Elizabeth David (Thayer),
607, 849
E. Luanna, 1028
Emily (Hotchkiss),
1028
Emma (Steinhoff),
848
Estella, 849
E valine (McLeland),
848
Frank L. , 1129
George, 942
GUbert, 849
Hannah E, Huckleberry,
849
Henry C. , 1129
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Hiram. 848-849
J., 1022
James, 849
James S. , 684-585,
1129
Jane E. (Wilson),
Joel.. 848-849. 1028,
1117
John W. , 848
Judd. 639
Julia Colvin, 858
Lettie (Heard), 847,
849, 1028, See also
Hurd
Lewis E.. 849
Lewis H. , 849
Louisa (Bradish), 843,
848
Lucy Webster, 1072
Lucy A. (Lamb), 1072
Luke, 598
Luther, 849
Luther R., 1028
Lydia (Himebaugh),
1117
Lydia E. , 849
Mahala (Rogers),
852
Marcus, 1028
Mark, 848
Martha (Herrick), 808,
849
Martin, 1028
Martin Luther, 849
Mary (Freeman),
845
Mary (Hills), 849
Mary (PoUey), 955
Mary (Sperry), 848,
849
Mary (Wilcox), 969
Mehitable (Freeman),
848
Nancy (Erwin), 849
Nancy Patterson,
1028
Norton J. , 849
O. A., 315
Otis A., 848
Pearl Grace, 849
Phoebe McCall, 1129
Rachel SteUe, 848
Rosetta (Grain). 848
Rosetta (Muckenhoupt).
848
Sarah, 942
Serena Stolicker, 1117
Shelden, 848
Sophronia, 848
U. S. Grant, 849
Vincent A., 848
Welthy Jane (Mosier),
848
William. 315, 684. 1129
Willis, 848, 1028
Index of Names continued
HOTCHKISS continued
ZellaM. Graham, 1022
Zeruah, 848
HOTTELL
EUa, 1094
Emeline, 1094
Eva Ann, 1094
J. D. , 1093-1094
Oliva Fulton, 1094
Ruth Elizabeth, 1094
HOTTENSTEIN
Elizabeth (Moiser),
850, 1147
HOUGH
H. H. , 481
Orson Dr., 1028
HOUK
Clarissa (Leslie), 898
HOUSE
Ruth (Pettis), 756
HOUSE L
Joseph, 702
Preston, 1162
Sarah V. Schanck,
1162
HOUSER
— , 683
Christian, 1164
Christina Hannah, 743
George, 743
George W. , 683
Sarah (Siverling), 1163
Sarah Strauss, 1164
HOUSTEN
James, 734
Julia A. (Doyle),
734
HOUTZ
Sarah (Carr), 1055
William, 688
HOVEY
Edward H. Rev.,
600, 611, 634
EUa J. (Scott),
Elizabeth HiU, 934
John F., 934, 935
John K., 934, 935
Mary E. Bunce, 935
Sarah E. , 935
HOWARD
Algina (Southworth),
787
Anna, 879
Charles, 281
Fidelia J. (Putnam),
981
Harriet Langden, 783
Hattie (Kelley), 879
Hezekiah, 966
Jackson D., 1060
Levi Rev., 600
L. W. , 281
Margaret Spring,
966
Martha M. Kelly,
966
O. O. Gen., 127
HOWARD continued
Polly A. Kelly, 809
Sebra, 281
S. Grace Lord,
1060
Washington, 879
William Rev., 642
HOWE
A. B. , 519
Admiral Lord, 104,
106-107, lOS-109
Alva W. , 432, 519
Cap., 948
Christina (Johnson),
995
Clarissa (Weld), 983
Gen., 104, 105, 194
H. Z., 642
Jemina, 983
John W., 311, 344,
345, 727
O. K. , 476, 481
Thomas M., 132
HOWELL
Richard Gov. , 115
HOWER
Abby, 878
Barbara A., 1149
Catherine, 878
Bevelhimer,
877
Catherine Leibe, 877
Catherine (Moyer),
877
Elizabeth (Wikoff), 878
George, 877, 878,
1149
John, 877, 888
Mary, 878
Mary E. (Quay), 883
Samuel, 877, 878
Sarah (Mosier),
850
Susie, 878
Susanna (Flaugh), 1149
BOWK
Harriet N. (McFadden),
952
Laura Heath, 952
Lyman, 952
Mary (Hamilton),
958
HOYER
Frederick Rev. , 679
HOYT
G. R., 656, 657
Henry F. Gov. ,
122, 131, 132,
733, 972
Joseph Rev. , 501
HUBBARD
— , 511
A, B., 476
Axie (Thompson),
933
George A. Rev. ,
510, 600
John T. , 646
HUBBARD continued
Jonathan, 1039
Julia A. (
1039
Mary (Field), 1020
Stephen Rev., 646,
657
HUBBELL
William, 674
HUBBLE
Clellie R. (Clark),
947
Frank, 947
HUBBS
Omn, TOO
HUBER
Rebecca (LeFevre),
880
HUBERS
William, 674
HUBLER
S. Rev., 552
HUCKLEBERRY
Hannah E. (Hotchkiss),
849
HUDDIE
Andreas, 26, 27
HUDSON
Hendrick, 19
HUFFMAN
Jacob, 561
HUGHES
Dennis, 523, 621
Dennis D. , 490
Francis W., 132
HUGHSON
G. W. , 485
HUIDEKOPER
Arthur C, 274, 285,
385, 386, 435, 442,
459, 461
Alfred, 138, 180, 186.
202, 211. 233, 249.
259, 260-262, 270,
311, 345, 411, 439.
444, 445, 450, 455,
459, 461. 586, 787,
1001
Edgar Jr., 241, 441,
442, 459, 745
Edgar Sr. , 436, 683,
684, 745, 746, 768
Elizabeth Gertrude,
459, 460, 745
Francis Shippen, 306,
745, 768
Frank Colhoon, 745
Frederick Wolters Rev. ,
139, 376, 383, 425,
439, 442, 445, 450,
460, 683, 684, 745,
746
Gertrude, 745
Harm Jan., 232, 233,
239, 266, 273, 376,
383, 390, 394, 411,
414, 425, 429, 436,
461, 683, 745, 746, 1112
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HUIDEKOPER continued
Henry Shippen Gen, ,
362, 363, 439,
459, 745, 1160
Herman John, 745
Peter, 379
Rebecca Colhoon, 745,
746
Rush Shippen, 745
HULBERT
— , 625
HCLBURD
Lucinda (Vredenburg),
1064
William, 1064
HULIN
C. M. , 1094
Cora Hyde, 1094
HULING
Agnes, 673
Ceal, 673
James, 673
John, 146, 673
Marcus, 673
HULINGS
Esq. Marcus, 422
Samuel, 270
HULL
Commodore, 117
Edwin Rev.. 512,
601. 936
Emma ^IcLatchey,
967
Emma L. Jackson,
987
Gen., 334, 336
Gersham, 629
Harvey, 654, 656,
657, 964
Hollis, 603, 605
Jacob, 415, 416
Margaret Miller,
964
Mary J. (Canfield),
964
WiUiam, 967
William M. , 987
HUME
See also Humes
Calvin K. , 1151
David D. , 1151
D. Wilber, 1151
Gay lord, 1151
Gaylord R. , 1151
Rev. J. A., 545, 593,
624
James, 1151
Jane Hume, 1151
John, 1151
Lucinda Hayes (Johnson),
1151
Maria (Perry), 1151
Mary A. Liddle, 1151
Mertie A. (Humes),
1151
Phebe L. Cummings,
778
Robert, 1151
HUME continued
Sabra, 1151
Sophia J. (Baugher),
1151
HUMEL
Christopher, 1152
Elizabeth (Barnes),
873
Elizaibeth Henry,
1151, 1152
Esther, 1152
Eva Sheets, 1152
Henry, 873. 1152
Jacob, 1152
John, 1152
Kate (Herman). 1152
Laroky Cutshall, 876
Levi, 1151
Maria, 1152
Mary (Briggs). 1152
Samuel. 876, 1151,
1152
Susan, 873
HUMELBAUGH
W. E., 433
HUMES
See also Hume
— , 699
Archibald, 514,
515, 696, 697,
699, 805. 809,
1153, 1157,
1166
Betsy (Doctor),
1152
Cynthera (Bishop),
1153
Davis, 1153
David M., 1153
David Wilber Jr. ,
515. 1151
Delia E. (Lowery).
746
Edwin G. . 809
Eliza (SneU), 746
Elizabeth, 521
Elizabeth Doctor,
804. 805, 809,
1152, 1166
Elizabeth (Greenlee).
1152
Elizabeth Huston. 800
Elizabeth (McCamant),
1166
Elizabeth (Sherred),
809, 874
Elizabeth (Torry),
1152
Elmer E. . 809
Esther A. Ames.
809
Frank, 1151
George, 1155
George D., 521, 680,
809
HonH. J., 310,
746
Homer J., 312
HUMES continued
J. B.. 931
James, 746, 965,
1152
James G. , 1153
Jane, 1153
Jane (Humes), 1153
J. N. Brady, 1152.
1153
John. 808. 1153
John C. 1153
John E.. 1152
John I. , 800
John M., 407, 1114,
1152, 1153
Lowery E., 746
Margaret, 1152
Margaret (Doctor).
809. 1166
Margaret Hicks.
1 1
Margaret A. , 1153
Mary, 1152
Mary (Allen). 800,
808
Mary Doctor. 809
Mary (Doctor). 804,
805, 809, 965,
1166
Mary (Fullerton),
965, 1152
Mary (Humes), 1153
Mary R. (Hicks),
1114, 1152
Nancy McLachlin,
937
Nellie Davison, 931
Parnell (Baugher),
802
Phiannah (Coulter),
1114, 1152
Porter C, 1152, 1153
Robert Sr. , 514, 515,
809, 1153
Sophia, 1152
Sophia J. (Baugher),
802,
Susan Lang, 1155
T. , 937
Thomas, 1152, 1153
William, 699, 1153
William H. , 1152
HUMESTON
E., 932
Martha Graham, 932
HUMMER
---, 971
Angie CarroU, 971
Perilla (Kerr), 915
HUMPHREY
— , 103
Harriet, 512
Horance. 614
HUMPHRIES
— , 102
Charles, 101, 103
HUNGERFORD
Samuel, 523
Index of Names continued
HUNNELL
David, 697, 698
HUNT
Alvira N. (Davison),
948
Daniel, 600, 602,
604
David, 602, 604
951
Dinah (Sayre), 957
Ebenezer, 602, 604,
948, 951, 1002
Elizabeth (Bradford),
1002
Isaac, 523, 561
J. N. Y. , 454
John. 883
Lavina Hatch, 602,
604, 951
Luther, 600
Priscilla Reynolds, 883
Samuel, 523
Sanford Rev. , 424
Sarah, 604
Sarah (Burdick), 945
Stephen, 945
HLTNTER
A. J. 896, 897,
Anna, 897
Annie D. , 1140
Bertha D., 1140
Catherine Car r, 1147
David, 573, 1140,
1147
Edgar E. 1140
Eliza, 1140
Ella (Drake), 897
Ellen, 793
Ellen (Emons), 1140
Emma (Brown), 897
Gen., 1097
Griffith, 1140
Henry E. , 1140
Isabella, 897
Isabella (Dickson),
1148
Isabella (Maloney),
897
Isabella (Weed; Dickson).
1148
Jackson, 900
James, 571, 572,
897, 1148
Jesse, 897
John, 874, 897. 1140
John Jr., 571
John Sr., 571, 897
John B., 384
John W., 311, 314.
379
Joseph C, 545
Lavina Brookhouser
874, 1140
Lucinda (Hicker), 1140
Mary (Clark), 1140
Mary E. (Carr), 1140,
1147
Mary Davison, 1140, 1147
HUNTER continued
May, 897
Merty, 1140
— , 555
Nancy, 1140
Perry, 897
Robert, 1140
Samuel E., 1140
Samuel J., 1140
Sarah Cunningham
897
Sarah (Little), 897
Sarah McGill, 11 40
Sarah (Pardee), 897,
900
Sarah E. , 1140
Virgil M. , 658
William, 897
William Rev., 424
Waiiam H. , 700
WQson G., 871, 1140
HUNTLEY
Caroline E. Potter
835
Charles, 634
George. 835
HURD
See also Heard
— , 1016
David, 641
Eliza Darling, 1050
George, 530, 639,
1028
Harriet N. Thomas.
1050, 1051
Isaac, 639, 1050
Lettie Hotchkiss,
1028
Lewis, 531
HURLBURT
Maria Abell, 819
HURST
George, 274, 385,
386, 455
Henry, 266, 289,
312, 314, 342,
376, 384, 386,
414, 444, 451,
572
Henry Mrs. , 384
William, 314
William Mrs., 379
HUSTIN
Elizabeth Humes
800
HUSTON
Bishop, 1016
HUTCHESON
John, 696, 697
HUTCHINS
Benjamin Rev., 393
HUTCHINSON
D. F. Rev., 649
Jane (Mead), 173
Rev., 615
Robert, 609, 610
William Rev., 173
HUTCHISON
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HUTCHISON continued
Allen D. . 809
Ann Richard, 785
805
Blanche, 809
Brady, 809
Delroy, 809
Dwight, 809
Elder, 499, 782,
809, 1155
Elizabeth, 809
Flora E. Lang,
1155
Florence (T lon-oson),
7S2
Frank, 809
Harriet Allen, 809,
1155
Harry, 809
Helen M. Hamilton,
782
Jane Willis, 960
Joseph, 514, 515
782
Mary L. Decker, BOO
Squire Hugh T. ,
782
HUTSON
Joseph, 965
Mary Docter, 965
HUTTON
John, 561
HYATT
Willes W., 519,
521
HYDE
— , 37
Ammi B. Rev. , 424,
456, 461, 477,
918, 1094
Charles, 477, 918
1094
Cora (Hulin),
1094
Diandaman Comstalk,
1094
E. B. , 1094
Elijah, 584, 1094
G. C, 476, 1094
Luara Murray,
1094
Lena (Price), 1094
Lillie (Gerow),
807
M. P. (Doty; Thornburg),
1094
Scphronia (Harter),
950
WiUiam C, 584, 585,
1094
HYLE
M. (Johnson), 995
HYMAN
Isaac, 485
HYNES
Alvln S. M. D. , 1029
Rosanna Bradish
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HYROCH
Harriet (Hickernell),
877
Oswald, 877
IDE
Catherine, 1131
Charles E. , 1131
Helen M. , 1131
Henry M. , 1131
Karl W. , 1131
Katie, 1131
Salome McFarland,
1131
IKLER
Andrew, 563, 1029
Grant H. , 1029
Joseph, 1029
Lottie A., 1029
]\Iary A. Graham,
1029
Sarah, 1029
nVIBRIE
— , 997
INGERSOLL
Jared, 112
INGLEHOOP
John, 664
INGLIS
D. , 1062
Mary D. Sebaugh, 1062
INGOLS
Adelia M. (Patterson),
878
Darius C, 878, 1062
J. Eugene, 878
Joseph R., 878
Lucy M. (Hake), 878
Luther, 878
Mary, 878
Mary Curtis, 878
Mary (Morrison), 878
Mercy Holmes, 878
Nancy (Hickernell), 878
Parker, 878
Phebe (Stray), 878
Rebecca, 878
Susan (Rockwell), 878
INGRAHAM
S. W. Rev., 619
IREDELL
S. N., 475
IRISH
A. J., 650
mOMS
Amanda Ward, 921
Bradford O. , 593, 822,
836, 921
C. Rev., 512, 600
Charles, 511
George, 921
G. Warner, 921
James R. , 822, 836,
921
John Capt., 921
Martha A. (Ladner),
921
IRONS continued
Mary E. (Curtis),
921
Mary E. (Rushmore),
836
Rachel L. Bishop,
822
Rachel L. Lane, 921
Rachie L. (Bradt),
822
Simeon, 58
Susan A. (Bunnell), 921
William Rev., 520
William B. , 921
mviN
James, 132, 684
IRVINE
CoUendar, 342
E. D. Rev., 649
William Gen., 106,
115
IRVING
Washington, 32
IRWIN
Col., 335
Elizabeth (Davis),
1147
George, 542
James, 561, 1163
John, 300, 683
Margaret (Shaw),
1163
Mary A. (Moore),
882
R., 337
Robert, 1147
W. F. , 337
W. W. Gen., 1088
William, 541, 542,
689
ISH
P. W. Rev., 552, 559
ISHERWOOD
Catherine Rhodes,
812
Elizabeth (Culbertson),
811
Elizabeth (Smith),
958
Mary D. Sebaugh, 1062
Eunice Mitchell,
811
Hiram, 812
Lavma Durham, 806
PUgrim, 806
Rebecca AUord, 806
Rebecca (Waterhouse),
812
William C, 811
ISRAEL
Israel, 541
IVES
— , 413
JACK
Alice (Bowser), 921,
922
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JACK continued
Almeda M. , 922
Chambers T. Rev.,
593, 605, 620,
657, 921, 922
D. H. Rev., 577,
703, 704
Fred. 922
James W. , 922
Jane (Murdock),
938
John, 921, 922
Mary McClintock,
898
Rosa A. Heath, 922
Tillie A. Bowser, 922
JACKETT
Augusta L, Weaver,
827
Betsey E. , 827
Charles, 828
Ettie, 828
Isaac F. , 827
Isaac R.. 826, 827
Lucinda (Graham), 826
William G. , 827, 828
Willie C, 828
JACKSON
A. M. , 540
Abel Rev. , 577
Abner, 409
Abraham, 542, 543,
544, 987
Albert C. , 987
Almira Dennis, 920
Alta M., 987
Andrew, 920
Andrew Pres., 261,
303, 342, 751,
766, 878, 915,
1046
Anna Belle Martin,
1096
C. (Clark), 1069
Cyrus A. , 987
David S. , 987
Elizabeth Brown,
792
Elizabeth Gelvin,
987
Ella M. , 987
Emma L. (Hull),
987
Esther Gehr, 987
Eugenia Boon, 987
Flavel S. , 987
Gen., 130
Hannah, 1069
Henry, 1001
Homer E. , 987
Ida M. , 987
Jane (Stewart),
987
John, 543, 471,
542, 1069
John C, 624
Index of Names continued
JACKSON continued
Josiah Park, 987
LoviUa (Gehr), 986,
987
Lucy Burch, 987
Marion (Blakeslee),
1001
Martin W. , 987
Minnie (Styer), 1106
Orvie, 987
Rev., 293
R. H. Rev., 393
Robert, 486
Selah R., 519
Stewart W. , 987
Walker, 987
William W. , 987
W. J., 1096
JACOB
— , 53
JACOBS
93
J AC OB SON
D. W. Rev., 485
J AC OB Y
Leonard, 541
JACQUET
John Paul, 5, 33
JAGGER
- — , 192
JAKEWAY
DruslUa, 579
JAMES
Edward F., 711
Hattie (McGranahan),
996
Hettie (Hofford),
1104
J. W. Rev., 393, 584
John, 620, 675
JAMESON
Lewis C, 782
Permelia E. Kelley,
782
Peter, 782
Sophia Cripps, 782
JAMISON
Ada (MarshaU), 998
Francis P. Parsons,
1038
Hugh, 916
J., 998
James, 315, 332
James A. , 998
John Rev., 584
Mary M. , 585
WUliam. 1038
JAQUA
Cornelia Cooke,
1078
JAQUART
Francis, 575
JAQUES
A. E., 513
JAROWICH
Moses Rev. , 485
JARVIS
Betsy (Willis), 966
Emma C. Rhodes, 813 '•
J. \., 813
JAYNE
L. R. Rev., 593
JEFFERS
John Ensign, 165,
184
JEFFERSON
Thomas Pres. , 103,
116, 123, 419
JENCKS
Christian (Lowing),
923
E. N., 923
L. W. , 923
JEN INS
Jacob, 600
JENKINS
Clarinda S. Randall,
1058
David, 882
David S. , 1058
Eliza C. (Foust),
1058
Gen., 129
George, 889
George M., 1058
Hannah Northam,
754
John, 1058
John P., 1058
Martha Morse, 882
Mary (McDonald),
1085 ,
Mary J, (Morrow),
1058
Minerva E, Watson,
889
M. Thomas, 1058
William, 159
JENKS
Abby (WiUiams),
790
Ark, 640
Jacob Rev., 519,
646
JENNINGS
Soloman, 372, 535
JERVIS
Arthur, 609, 612,
966, 969
Comma, 966
Donna N. (Birchard),
966
Emmett, 966
Ethel, 813
Frank, 966
Isabel (Decker),
966
Jane Haughay, 966
Jennie, 966
Jimmy, 966
J. Nelson "Nelson",
966
JER\1S continued
John, 966
John H., 612
Kate. 966
Mary M. Wilcox,
966, 969
Sarah J. (Woodside),
970
Thomas R. , 966
JESSELSON
Felix Rev. . 486
JESSU P
W. H. , 773
JEUNET
Alexander, E97
Augustine, 897
Ernest, 897
Joseph, 897
Louise Courteou,
897
Mary, 897
Paul, 897
Valerie, 897
JEWELL
George, 629
Hannah R. (Coburn),
929
Perry, 552
JEWETT
Elizabeth Warren,
842
Ira, 842
Laura (Bennett),
842
JOBES
John, 819
Mary (Wilber),
819
Susan (Rockwell),
819
JOHNS
Henry B. Rev.. 619
Rev. William, 634
JOHNSON
A., 953
Aaron, 723, 1084
Abby E. (Flaugh).
1149, 1153
Alexander, 523, 524,
1153
Alexander, 572, 582,
595, 596
Alta M., 995
Amos A. , 958
Andrew, 596, 828.
1063, 1153
Andrew Pres., 773,
1172
Andrew J, , 995
Ann J., 878
Ann J. (Hall). 1024
Anna (Cooper), 723
Anna (Graham), 741
Ara (Conger). 1117,
1118
Arthur, 315, 684, 995,
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JOHNSON continued
1153
Bradley Gen., 130,
355
Carl, 1084
Carl Burchard, 1119
Carlton, 1153
Catherine (Smith),
901, 1153
Catherine (Trapp), 995
C. H, Rev., 593
Charles, 995
Charles M., 995
Charlotte (Smith),
958
Charlotte (Curtis),
1153
Chloe A. (Eighmey),
1118
Christina Howe,
995
Christinia (Lewis),
995
Clark, 995
Clinton, 1153
Corinda David, 995
Cyrus Victo, 1119
Dana, 995
David, 878, 901,
1084, 1147, 1153
David J. H. , 1153
E., 951
E. A. Rev., 392
Edna M., 1153
Effie, 1094
Eleazer, 1117
Eliza, 1084
EUza (Floyd), 878,
1084
Elizabeth, 1084
Elizabeth Beck,
1143
Elizabeth Campbell,
1084
Elizabeth (Jones),
880
Elizabeth (Slawson),
1153
Elsa, 1084
Elsie Shepherd,
1117
EmUene (Shaw), 1163
EmUy, 871
Emily (Hood), 871
Emma, 995, 1153
Emma (Sherwood),
817
Emmett, 1084
Esther (Crockett),
524
Eugenia May, 828
Eva Selby, 878, 1084
Evaline (Birchard),
963
Frances (Spencer),
828
Frank E. , 995
JOHNSON continued
George H., 1153
George W. , 11
Gersham, 1084
Gertie, 995
Grant U. , 995
H. A., 540
Hampton, 1084
Harriet, 1153
Harriet (Lewis), 995
Helen McClane, 995
Henry, 1117, 1153
Henry B. Rev. ,
575
Henry C, 302, 313,
345, 346, 431
Henry Valentine,
1119
Hiram, 817
Howard, 995
Hugh L., 519
Infant, 995
Jacob, 1143
Jacob W. , 995
James, 596, 672,
733, 878, 1084,
1153
James G., 828
James H. , 995
Jane, 596, 1084
jEine (McDowell), 524,
1063
Jemima, 1084
Jennie J. (Burchard),
1119
J. L., 545
J. W., 1114
Johanna Ewing, 1153
John, 149, 372, 524,
682, 1153, 1163
John A., 1093
John C, 1153
JohnD., 1084, 1149,
1153
John S. , 282
Joseph, 572, 595,
596, 900, 995,
1018
Joseph S. Rev. , 520,
521, 1153
Lauda, 1084
Laura J., 1153
Laverne (Sayre), 953
Lee, 995
Lorenzo, 963
Louisa (Anger), 995
Louisa (Doling), 824
Louisa (Sherwood), 817
Lucinda (Hayes-Humes),
1151
Lucy H. (Emerson), 1093
M. Hyle, 995
Margaret, 392, 596
Margaret Courson, 1084
Margaret (Kazebee-Bush),
823, 838
Margaret (Mellon), 828
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JOHNSON continued
Margaret (Sloan),
878, 1084
Margaret (Swift),
1163
Martha (Cook),
866
Martin, 880
Mary, 878
Mary (Boyd), 1153
Mary (Stranahan),
1009
Mary A. (Herrington),
535, 866, nil
Mary C. (McClurg),
995
Mary E. (Allen), 904
Mary Jane (Ward),
995
Matthew, 995
Maud, 995
Mead, 931, 1153
MUdred, 1114
Minnie E., 995
Minnie P. (Coulter),
1114
, 661
Nancy (June), 995
N. G. Rev., 486
Ninus, 1084
Olive C, 995
Peggy, 671
Phebe, 1153
Phebe (Preston),
1153
P. J. (Nivens),
995
Porter, 878, 1084
Rebecca (Beedy),
963
Richard C. Col.,
227. 355, 865,
866, nil,
Robert, 115, 372,
878, 1084
Roland A. , 828
Sabina (Blomers),
865
Sally (Christopher),
1117
Sally A. (Lewis),
995
Samuel, 1084
Samuel, 1084
Samuel A., 1153
Samuel J., 313, 1150
Samuel P., 301, 302
Sarah, 392
Sarah Ford, 1084
Shephard, 1117
Susan, 878, 1084
Susan (Deichman),
1147, 1153
Susan (Graham), 931
Susan Pardee, 900
Susan (Porter), 878,
1084
Index of Names Continued
JOHNSON continued
Susannah, 878, 1084
Susannah, 873, 1084
Susaimah Porter,
878, 1084.
1151
Thoraas H., 994
Titus, 604
Vera A. (Harter),
951
Viola (Kilday), 880
Volney, 662
W. D. , 701
WUber, 1084
WiOliam, 87, 96. 98,
163, 292, 372. 524,
823, 828. 838. 963,
995, 1063
WiUiam F., 995
William H., 1153
William Mount. 438,
1117, 1118, 1119
William P., 995
wmie, 995
Wood J,, 995
W. R. Rev., 512, 703
JOHNSTON
Abigail, 1130
Adeline (Cotton), 1130
Adeline L. (Trace),
1134
Agnes (Nelson), 1132
Alexander, 1130
Alonzo M., 1130
Annie B. (Benedict),
1081
Annie M. , 1130
Arthur, 673. 674.
684, 1087, 1130
Arthur, 1130
Catherine (Cline). 961
David M,, 1130
Elizabeth May. 1130
Ellen C. (Whiting).
1087. 1130
F., 660
Gen,. 355, 359
George. 1130
C^orge W.. 1136
Harry W.. 1130
Hiram Dr.. 987
H. L,, 1130
Hugh, 300
Jacob, 1130
James 697. 698,
1130
James B.. 1130
Jane. 1130
Jane (Merritt). 1131
Jane C. (McKeUip;
Nelson), 1132
Jane (Winans), 961
Jesse W.. 1130
J. M. . 1130
John, 414, 699, 961
John, 1129. 1130
John E.. 1130
JOHNSTON continued
Lancelot, 725, 1134
L. K., 756
Lydia, 1130
Margaret, 1130
Margaret (Kazebee-Bush),
823, 838
Margaret McClure,
1130
Martha. 1130
Martha Mumford. 673,
1130
Martha J., 1130
Mary Burchfield, 674,
1130
Mary (Davis), 725
Mary B,, 1130
Nancy, 1130
Nancy (Work), 1129,
1130
Oliver, 454
Olivia (Seager), 1161
Patterson, 1130
Robert Rev., 291,
390, 412, 414,
423, 551, 623
Samuel, 1130
Sarah (Pentz), 756
Sarah A., 1130
Tabitha (Sherred),
816
Thomas, 1132
W. D. , 1130
WUliam, 274, 697,
698, 823, 838,
1130, 1161
WOliarn F. Gov., 122
123. 132, 729
William W., 1129,
1130
JOHNSTONE
George, 110
Margaret Roddick,
766
JOLLY
Eliza J, (McDowell),
1058
Elsie A. (EUis),
1058
James, 1058
James J. , 1058
J, Irvin, 1058
Lizzie (Belknap),
1058
Magdalen, 1058
Tina C, 1059
JONG AIRE
Thomas Chabert de
Capt., 124, 154-
15b, 159
JONES
Abraham, 562
Abram, 878
Addison, 935
Albert, 878
Anna (Siverling).
1163
JONES continued
Barbara (Barge),
878
Betsy (Stanley),
1063
Betsy (WTiiting),
1087
Caroline, 878
Charlotte (Culver),
1094
Chester, 603
Clara, 878
Cookson, 878
Commodore, 117
Daniel, 358, 479
David, 563, 600
David J.I., 521
Edwin, 1056
Eliza, 878
Eliza Englehaupt,
1019
Eliza (Foreman), 878
Elizabeth, 878
Elizabeth (Edwards).
803
Elizabeth (Joiuison),
880
Elizabeth Jones,
878
Emma J. Conover, 972
Ernest, 1094
Esack, 316, 563
Esther Thruston,
935
Ezra, 519
Frank, 878
Frederick, 878
Griffith, 58
Henry, 1019, 1163
HopestiU (Morris).
878
Horace C, 624
I. S. , 1094, 1095
Irving, 1094
James, 564, 878
James M., 878, 879
J, M. Gen., 126,
129
Joel, 598, 600, 651,
935
John, 622, 878,
879
John J., 1094
John M. , 756
Jonas, 878
Julia (Rhodes), 878
Julia A, (Davenport),
1056
Keziah, 878
Linus Col., 579
Lucy (Nelson), 918
Lucy J. (Davenport),
1056
Lyman, 655
Mabel, 1094
Margaret (Fitz-Randolph).
179
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JONES continued
Margaret Warner, 1094
:\Iaria, 878
Maria J. Lucas, 878
Mary (Rice), 1159
Mary Adelaide (Rodier),
981
Mary E. (Pentz), 756
(Mr.), 972
Morgan, 878
Nathaniel, 666
N, W. Rev,, 483, 619
Orville W,, 1094
Patty, 651
Permelia (Ryan), 1159
Peter, 878
Rev., 619
Rhoda Sprague, 600,
935
Rosa (Bassett), 1094,
1095
Sally (Hall), 933, 939
Samuel, 515
Sarah (Carman), 1113
Sarah A. (Morris),
878
Sarah E. (Miller),
990
S. T, Rev., 531
Susan Porter, 878
Thomas G. Rev., 531.
Volney, 935
William, 179, 371,
560, 695, 696,
878, 935
William Sir, 42
W. L. F. , 1056
JORDEN
James, 691
JORISSEN
Arlen Gov. , 20
JOSLIN
Iowa Waid, 1180
Ira, 1029
Jacob, 1029
Joseph, 1029
Lester Dr., 1029
Levistina (Sturtevant),
1048
Levi B., 1048
Lydia (Wiard), 856
Margaret, 1048
Maria S. Russell,
1029
Mary M. Donahue, 844
Peter, 1029
Reuben, 1029
Sarah (Fulton), 1029
Susanna F. Hickernell,
1025
Walter, 1180
William, 1029
JOSLING
Squire Ransom, 1025
JOY
T. C, 474
JUDD
Cyrus, 605
JUDE
JUDE continued
Anna V. (Major),
1007
A. W. , 1007
Helen (Salen),
816
John, 635
JUMONVILLE
, 88
JUNE
Nancy Johnson, 995
JUSTICE
Nicholas, 402
KAHLER
Andrew, 874
Catherine Young,
1123
Sarah Wenz, 773, 774
KAISER
Amelia (Hornaman),
1117
KALE
Eva (Sheets), 1152
KAMERER
Henry, 541, 702
KANE
, 511
Dennis, 597, 599
John, 599, 600,
687
John Mrs., 600
KANENGEISOR
Henry, 1117
Louise, 1117
Mary Hornaman,
1117
KARR
Annie J. McMullen,
1034
KA SHANDY
Jake, 629
KASTER
John W., 540
KATER
John, nil
Kate (Reize), 1111
KAUFFMAN
Chris, 591, 663
G. F. Rev., 403
KAY
— , 440
KAZEBEE
Abraham, 838
Catherine Carringer,
838
EUa M. (Sprague),
823, 838
John, 823, 838
John W., 823
Margaret (Johnston-
Bush), 823, 838
Sarah (Stevens), 838
KEAN
Conrad, 987, 988
Daniel, 988
Delilah, 988
Frederick, 988
Harlan W., 988
Harriet, 988
KEAN continued
Henrietta Catherine
Antra - Gehr, 988'
Henry, 988
Ida May Shipman,
Inez Viella, 988
John S., 527, 594,
624, 987, 988,
989
Mariah, 988
Mira C. (Congdon),
624, 988
Nancy Ann, 988
Sarah, 988
Susannah Broadt,
988
KEARNEY
Gen., 354
James Rev, , 649
Mary Swaney, 854
KEATS
Susan Bishop, 921
KEBORT
— , 672
See also Keybort
Adam, 1112
Caroline (Sterrick),
1130
Catherine Harshelman;
Zimmerman), 1128,
1130
David, 1130
Elizabeth, 1130
Elizabeth (Stein),
1112
George, 1130
Jacob, Jr., 1130
Jacob St., 1128,
1130
John, 674, 1130
Michael, 1130
William, 1130
KEE
James, 691
KEEFER
Norah (Nelson),
918
KEELER
John, 561
Joshua, 561
Mercy (Chapman),
1015
KEEN
Adam, 542, 543
Alvira, 667
Conrad, 665, 988
Dinah, 545
Jolin S. , 545
Louisa Foust, 986
Mira, 624
Susannah Broad, 988
W. A., 667
KEENE
E. A., 489
Miss Ment, 737, 748
KEEP
A., 872
Anna M. Cutshall, 876
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KEEP continued
Arcliibald W. , 935
Belinda (Davison;
Pratt), 935
David S. , 314, 876
Mary E. (Sikes),
939
Miranda (Aminon),
872
Sallie L. (Lawrence),
1031
Sarah "Spicer, 1046
KEEPERT
, 1112
KEES
George, 670
KEESE
. 473
KEIFT
William, 23, 24, 26
KEIL
Rev., 702
KEIM
George M. , 132
KEITEL
Barbara (Haas),
742
KEITH
Albert Rev., 642, 651
George Gov, 66, 67,
78, 81
Orrie Smith, 786
William Sir, 75-78,
81, 98
KELLER
Ahab B. Rev., 519,
619, 679, 703
Thomas, 464
KELLEY
Ada (Riddle), 879
Adelia (Brawley), 891
Ann (Stein), 879
Anna, 879
Bertie, 879
Clara, 879
Eliza Stewart, 879
E. S., 521
G. L., 667
Hanna, 520
Frank, 879
Harriet (Cotton), 879
Harry, 879
Hattie Howard, 879
Isaac, 520
John, 544
Maria (Davis), 879
Permelia E. (Jameson),
782
Robert, 879
Sarah (Boyle), 777
StiUman, 879
Walter, 879
KELLOGG
Charles, 480
E. W. Rev., 391
Isaac Dr. , 464
Jane (LasheUs), 747
Josiah, 1079
KELLOGG continued
Mary (Waid), 1079
Paulina (Thompson),
1079
Samuel, 693
KELLY
— , 321, 404, 812
Addie M. , 966
Adelaide Birchard,
809, 963
Agnes P. (Salen),
809, 816
Alton A., 810
Alvertta (Edson),
966
Amos, 516, 809,
810, 963
Angeline (Smith), 789
Anne E. (Rice), 1159
Bernie C, 810
Carrie (Veley), 966
Daniel, 610, 611,
794, 966
David, 963
DeEkner, 966
DeOmer, 611, 966
Dorinda V., 966
Edward Rev., 402
Elizabeth (Calvin),
864
Frank R. , 810
G. L., 667
Gen., 730
Hannah, 611, 915,
966
Hannah Allen, 800,
968
Hannah Carnahan, 520,
809, 816, 966
Hettie (Willis), 966
Inez, 810
Isaac Jr., 609, 610,
966, 970,
Isaac Sr., 520, 609-611,
809, 816, 966, 1036
Isabel (Gee), 915
James, 800, 915,
966
James P.. 611, 809,
966
John, 544, 609, 610,
809, 816, 864,
915, 966
John Langley, 516,
809, 810, 1037
Joseph B., 1159
Joseph (MoCray), 809
Laura (Bunce, 963
Lovina D. , 966
Lydia (West; Hamilton),
809, 816
Martha M. (Howard),
966
Mary, 915
Mary (KeUy), 966
Mary Langley, 809,
966
Mary (Mclntyre), 915
KELLY continued
Mary (Nelson),
1036
IMilford B. , 810
Morris S. , 966
Nancy, 809
Oliver, 915
Polly, 966
Polly A. (Howard),
809
Rachel, 966
Robert, 1083
Sally (Putnam). 981
Sarah, 966
Sarah Ashaman, 800
Sarah (Willis), 966
Sarah J. (Foust),
1083
Sophia Carpenter,
946
Susan (Newton), 915
W. D. , 132
Washington, 946
William, 280, 479,
482, 583, 915
KELSEE
Elder, 634
KELSEY
Demis (Drake), 805
Emma (Hamman),
1110
Oscar, 1110
Rebecca (Phillips),
1003
R. B. Rev., 396
KELSO
Elizabeth Wright,
962
Gen., 265
John Judge, 296,
302, 303, 342
KELTY
W. H. R, , 489
KE MERER
Duncan M. Rev.,
563, 702
KEMPER
Gen., 129
KENDALL
Abbie R. Skinner,
1030
Adeline A. (Sturtevant),
1030
Caroline L. Sturtevant,
1030
Charles, 820
G. W. , 1030
James, 546, 549,
551
Levi G., 820
LUlie A. Ross,
1041
Lucinda C. (Gaylord;
AUen), 820
Reuben, 1041
Steven M., 1030
Susan Osgood, 1030
WiUlam V., 820
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
KENNARD
T. VV. , 282
KENNEDY
Ann (Spauldin?!,
1164
Arinanna Riddle,
714
Ella A. Freeman, 845
Gerden, 788, 840
James, 490
Joseph C. G., 429
Keziah \V. (Warriner),
840
Margaret (Magill),
990
Mary (Ellis), 735
Mary (Hodge; Maine),
794
Mary E. (Corey), 788
Rustin, 1132
Ryland, 794
T, B. , 1010
Thomas B. , 714
Thomas Rustin Dr., 236,
255, 265, 270, 303,
304, 311, 313, 345,,
372, 373, 379, 405,
429, 436, 714, 761,
865
William, 698
KENNEY
E. J. Rev., 392
KENRICK
Bishop Francis Patrick,
532
KENT
Clare, 908
Donald, 908
Henry A,, 283
J. O. Dr., 908
J. P. Rev., 661
Leonora, 908
Marvin, 281, 283
Mary Brown, 908
Mary Free, 908
Silas, 908
KENUCK
Arch-bishop, 1092
KEPLER
Anna, 747
Anna M. Peiffer,
1122
Christine Sherred, 747
E. Cassius, 747
Edgar, 747
Frank P. , 747
Frederick, 747
Jacob, 609, 678, 703,
746, 747, 1122
Margaret A. Peiffer,
746, 747
Martha C, Strouss,
747
Mattie, 747
Peter, 746
Peter S. , 747
Pharus D. , 747
KEPLER continued
Samuel W., 453,
538, 678, 746,
747
Thomas, 747
Tracy, 747
William, 609
KEPPLE
— , 1131
Daniel, 1131
Elizabeth, 1131
Harriet, 1131
Harry, 1131
Mary ICreiter,
1131
Walter, 1131
KERBER
Frederick, 541
KERFOOT
J. B. Rev., 649
KERGLE
Isabella (Sturrock),
1134
KERN
Agnes L. , 879
Alice Lilly, 881
Alice D., 879
Anna, 1154
Daniel, 879, 1153-
1154
Edward, 881
Edward A., 1154
Hattie, 1154
Josiah, 701, 1151,
1153, 1154, 1161
Josiah A., 879
Julia A. Snyder,
1154
Julia F., 879
Lydia App, 879,
1153-1154
Margaret Armstrong,
872, 879
Robert, 872
Robert T., 879,
1154
Sarah H., 879
Susie, 1154
KERR
Albert B,, 584.
916, 917
Amelia, 463
Andrew, 255, 463,
482, 581, 613,
915, 916, 976
Andrew A., 584,
915, 916
Andrew DeAlt, .977
Andrew M., 916
Andrew T., 915
Anna Baldwin, 915
Anna (Kitlinger),
915
Anna Shelmadine,
915
Arthur N., 916
B. M. Rev., 545
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KERR continued
Carrie Grant,
976
Cassius, 915
Catherine (Conover),
916
Daniel West, 915,
976, 977
David, 581, 916
David T., 916
D. R. Rev., 545
Edna M., 916
Elizabeth, 463, 482
Elizabeth (Anderson),
1123
Emma Carroll, 915
Emma (Kerr),
917
Emma H. (Baker),
1000
Ernest Wilbur, 977
Esther (Carroll),
971
Esther Shelmadine,
916
Esther A. (Whitford),
916
Esther Viola White,
976, 977
Eva L. Brooks,
916
Fannie M. Homer,
916
Frederick C, 917
Garrett B., 916,
917
Gary, 916
George, 1000
George C, 916
Hannah, 915
Helen Mrs., 585
Ida Victoria Gilson,
915
Ina, 916
Isabel, 916
Jack, 581
James, 463, 482,
581, 582, 915,
971
James A., 916
James B. , 976
James Henry, 915
James K. Col.,
832, 480
James M., 582,
916
James R., 312, 476
Jane, 915
Jane (Tubbs), 916
Joanna, 463
John, 582
John N., 545, 916
John Wesley, 915
Joseph, 463
Juline (Bates), 915
Kate, 917
Lafayette J., 582, 916
Index of Names continued
KERR continued
Lena M., 916
Lina. 916
Lina (Fish), 916
Lydia (Freeman),
907
Lydia L. , 917
Lynn H. , 582, 916
Maggie J, Mack,
916, 917
Margaret (McGinnett),
915
Margery Alcorn, 915
Margery (Coyle-Henderson),
973, 976
Marshall, 463
Mary, 916
Mary Mars, 916
Mary (Perkins), 916
Mary Tubbs, 916
Mary Ann, 915
Mary Ann Bennett,
971
Mary Jane (Mack),
916
Mary L. (Sodiman),
915
Matthew, 581
Michael C, 463
Nancy Mars, 915, 916
Nancy (Root), 915
Ophelia (Alcorn),
916
Perilla (Hummer), 915
Robert, 971
Robert, 580, 581
Robert R,, 916
S. M., 545
Samuel, 915
Samuel Jr., 580. 614
Samuel Sr., 255, 463,
581, 582
Samuel B. , 916
Sarah (Ashton), 915
Sarah Ann (St. Clair),
916
Silas, 916
Stanley A., 916
Susan (McLaughlin),
914, 915
Susan (Tubbs), 916
Susanna (Holliday),
581
Thomas, 442, 443, 683,
1123
William, 315, 409, 443,
580, 584, 669, 683,
913. 915, 916
William H., 916
William Jasper, 915
William Joseph, 315,
976
Worth, 976
KETCHUM
A. M., 634
Porter S. , 635
Winthrop W. , 303
KETNER
Abbie A., 1154
Augustus M. , 1154
Bertha D., 1154
David A., 1154
Elizabeth Derr, 1154
Frank W. , 1154
Harriet Cauvel, 1154
Harry W. , 1154
Helen E. (AUison),
1154
Herbert O. , 1154
John S. , 1154
Urban G. , 1154
Rella Z. (Meal),
1154
WUliam, 1154
KEYBORT
See also Kebort
Catherine Harshelman
(Zimmerman), 1128
Jacob, 1128
KEY
John, 57
Major, 117
KEYES
Phebe Odell, 979
KIDD
Mrs, Hay. 1134
KIDDER
Franklin Rev., 395
Wenham Rev. , 65 2
KIER
Samuel, 471
KIGHT LINGER
— , 599
Abraham, 573
George, 573
Michael, 573, 687
KILBURN
Elijah, 510
KILDAY
Daniel, 561, 562,
563, 879
Eliza, 880
Eliza (Ford), 879
James, 563, 871
James A., 879, 880
Jane (Ralph), 879
Laura, 880
Lavinia (Clark), 879
Martha, 879
Martha (Ouray), 561,
562, 563, 879
Mary, 879
Maud M., 880
Oscar, 880
Robert, 879
Sarah (Zarley), 879
Sarah A. Dickson, 879
Thomas, 879
Viola Johnson,
880
Wanda (DoweU), 880
KILDUFF
Susan (Coyle), 723
KILGORE
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KILGORE continued
Moses, 691
KILLISON
William Dr., 516
KILLPATRICK
Maugerite (Wilson),
942
Robert, 300, 561,
562, 690
KIMBALL
Nancy (Bement), 970
KIMBLE
Martha (Franklin),
949
KIMMEY
Peter, 897
Peter, 571, 572
Ruth, 575
Sarah McFadden,
897
WiUiam, 897
KINCAID
Angeline (Limber),
748
Michael, 690
Samuel, 674
WiUiam, 693
KINDBORG
J. W. Rev., 486
KINDLY
Irwin, 1005
Mary A. (Fuller),
1005
KING
Adelaide (Dick), 731
Charles A., 731
F. G., 511
George, 383
George S. , 384
Henry, 511
Henry C. , 651
Isaac T. , 1001
J. F. , 826, 1022
Joseph, 499
Lois (Elderkin),
793
Lydia (Birchard),
1144
Margaretta Glover
(McLean), 997
Mary E. (Bennett),
842, 843
Nancy (Bailey), 943,
947
Salome A. Blakeslee,
1001
Sarah, 499
W. R., 656
Walter, 58
William, 490
Wilson, 192, 997
KINGMAN
Sarah (Warner), 902
KINGSLAND
N., 476
KINGSLEY
Adeline D. (White), 1009
History of Crawford County, Pennsylv
KINGSLEY
Albert A., H19
Albert E., 1119
Alta (Boye), 1113,
1119
Angeline (Bunce), 1119
Anna M., 1119
Belle Straw, 1119
Bertha, 1119
C, 703
Calvin, 556
Calvin Bishop, 392,
703
Calvin Rev., 423, 424
Charles, 1009
Edgar, 951
Edna V., 1119
Edwin, 657
Elizabeth (Giles), 1119
Elizabeth (Mercy), 1119
EmUy (Scott), 1119
Emma E., 1119
Earustus, 1119
Erastus D., 1119
Fannie E, (Compton),
722
Flora, 1009
Florence (Smith),
799
Hannah M, (Rockwell),
1119
Hettie Danchy, 1119
Isabel (Straw), 1122
Ivy, 951
Joe, 951
John R., 521
Margaret (Hopkins),
961, 1101
Mary E. Barlow,
951
Mary M. Mrs., 521
Nathaniel E., 1119
OgdenE., 1119, 1122
Orrin Lynn, 1119
OrvUle, 1119
Polly Altenburg, 951
Ralph, 1119
Ransom, 312, 315,
656, 657
Ray, 1119
Rebecca (Lay), 1119
Rebecca E. Cole, 1119
Seth P.. 1119
Zephaniah Jr. , 656,
657
Zephaniah Sr, , 654,
Zephaniah E., 951
KINNEAR
H. P.. 192
KINNEER
Henry, 672
KINNEY
Freeman, 632
William, 632
KINSLEY
H. Rev., 519, 593,
675
J., 532
KDSSMAN
Judge, 281
KINTER
Katherine (Blystone),
1112
Philip, 1112
KIPHART
Josephine (Knierman),
989
KIPSHAVEN
John, 58
KIR BY
F. W. , 270
KIRK
, 1088
D., 132
Joseph, 506, 509
Susannah (Bloomtield),
506
KIRKHAM
Miss Ment, 531
KIRKPATRICK
Eliza (Gourley), 868
Joseph, 867
Mary Ann (Ferguson),
737
Rachel Peterman,
867
Samuel, 395
KISER
Elizabeth (Reitze),
1111
KITCHEN
Cyrus, 285, 314,
452
KITELINGER
Ruth (Davison),
948
KIT LAND
J., 233
T., 233
KIT LINGER
Anna Sheknadine,
915
KITTLE
George Rev. , 399
KLECKNER
Almira Barrett,
1120
Anna, 1120
Anthony, 1120
Barbara (Siverling),
817, 1120, 1122
Capt. , 335
Caroline Peters,
883, 1119
Cora B., 1120
Daniel, 1120
Elizabeth, 1120
Frank N., 680
George, 678, 883,
1110, 1120
G, N. , 246
G. W., 680
John, 678, 1119-
1122
Joseph, 1120
Margaret A. (Peiffer),
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KLECKNER continued
1121
Matthias, 1120
Philip, 678, 1120
Roena App, 1122
Sally, 1120
Theodore D. , 1119,
1120
Walter C, 1120
KLEIN
I. N., 734
Maggie I. (Allen),
800
KLENGERSMITH
Alice May (McFarland),
1131
KLIE
Amelia Bramer, 810
Aurelia Arnaman, 810
Dona, 810
Frank, 810
Henry, 810
Henry C, 8 d, 810
WaUa, 810
KLINE
Jacob, 292
Peter Rev. , 400, 401
KLINGENSMITH
E. Mrs., 620
W. P., 620
KLOOP
David Rev., 675
P. E. Rev., 684
KLUMPH
Adelia Fish, 1057
Dorr, 1059
Lafayette, 1021
Laura A. Slayton, 1059
Lester R., 1059
L. R. , 1057
Lillian Pettis, 1059
Mary A., 1059
Minerva Foster, 1021
KNAPP
Albert E. , 922
Anna (Meeker), 922
Arthur, 1002
Clarissa, 521
David, 922
Eliza E. (Read), 1086
Homer, 1086
James D. , 922
Lewis, 521
Lovina (Bradford),
1002
Nathan, 700
Sarah A., 1086
Sophia Knapp, 922
WiUiam F. , 922
KNERR
Alice (Cummings),
1155
Andrew, 1154
Cornwanis W. , 704,
1154, 1155
Eli, 1121, 1154
Elizabeth Minium,
1121, 1154
Index of Narr.es continued
KNERR continued
Hannah Wotrlng, 1155
Judith C. (Pelffer),
1121
KNICKERBOCKER
, 32
H. P., 650
liNIERMAN
Benjamin F, , 989
Blanche A., 989
Catherine, 989
Eleanor A. Hollenbeok),
689
Elizabeth Burkhardt,
Elizabeth (Shafer), 861
Frank, 989
Franklin R, , 989
Frederick, 989
Frederick, 624, 989
Frederick W., 989
George, 989
Henry, 989
John, 989
Josephine, 989
Josephine Kipart,
989
Lizzie, 989
Mary A. , 989
KNIGHT
Capt., 945
John, 989
Joseph, 511
KNOWLES
, 83
KNOX
Gen., 115
James, 405
Mrs., 666
S. W., 1035
KNYPHAUSEN
Gen., 1035
KOEHLER
Robert Rev. , 403,
484
Theodore, 684
KOESTER
G. F., 534
KOPF
Alexander A,, 1103
Bessie L., 1103
Catherine, 1103
Chrlstena, 1103
Jacob, 1103
John, 1103
John J., 1103
Julia, 1103
Julia Gaur, 1103
Mary A. Walker, 1103
Mary E., 1103
Maudie A., 1103
PhlUpM., 1103
waiiam H., 1103
KOOP
Caroline C. (Thomeier),
771
KRAEER
Alda H. , 897
KRAEER continued
Carrie, 897
Edward, 897
Hepsy Baker, 897
Jennie, 897
Lewis, 897
Olower, 897
Samuel, 897
KRAUSE
Peter, 146
KREHL
Mathilda (Kuntz),
1095
KREICHBAUM
Edward, 543
KREITER
Anna (Stine), 1131
Annie, 1131
Charles, 1131
David, 1131
Elizabeth Shuster,
1131
Elizabeth (Yokem),
1131
Ella, 1131
Elmer, 1131
Emma, 1131
Emma Leferman,
1131
Henry, 1131
John, 1131
Laura, 1131
Mary, 1131
Mary (Kepple), 1131
KRESS
Catherine (Walker),
1103
KRESS LER
Susan (Best), 1151
KRETZDMG
John Rev., 535, 552,
KREUZPOINTER
Amanda (Hosmer),
1129
P., 1129
KRICK
Irvln S., 643, 1048
Mary A. , 646
S. J., 314
Soloman G., 312, 642,
646, 1048
KRIDER
Huldah (Skeel), 885
WlUiam, 885
KUDER
EUzabeth, 694
Israel, 694
John, 694
KUGLER
John Rev. , 396
KUHNS
Samuel W. Rev,, 1161
Sena Saeger, 1161
KULP
John, 665
KUNTZ
David, 1095
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KVNTZ continued
Frederick, 1095
Georje, lOtJ
George F., 1095
Gottlelb, 1095
Henry, lOt'5
Mathilde Krehl,
1095
William, 1095
KYCENCEDER
Joseph, 684
Martin, 571
KYLE
William H. , 667
LACEY
Gen., 1038
LACHERMEIER
James Rev. , 485
LACICEY
Annabella, 863
Emily C, 863
Mary, 863
Mary Hazen, 363
Mary Minnis, 863
Obidiah H. , 853
Sarah M., 863
William, 345, 863
LADNER
Betsy Thorn, 828
David, 525, 828
DeWlt C, 828
Emma B. (Boon), 828
Fred L., 828
Isaac, 828
John v., 921
Martha A, Irons,
921
, 623
Rebecca Thorn, 828
William T., 628
ZiUa M., 828
LAFAYETTE
Gen., 107, 371,
381, 384, 830,
876, 1017
LAFFERTY
James, 613
Mary (Herrington),
1110
LAFORCE
M., 159
LAKE
Calvin, 897, 898
Elizabeth Goodsell,
897, 898
Emma C, 898
George L., 898
James K, , 898
John, 898
Laura Colegrove
(Crosley), 875
Luke J., 896
Mary Parker, 898
Mary Ellen (Flickinger),
Matthew H. , 898
Mlna E., 898
Orville B. , 478, 479
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
LAKE continued
O, G., 897, 898
W. VV. Rev., 519
LA3IB
.Albert B. , 1072
Alice A., 1027
Arthur E., 1027
Aivburn, .102 7
Betsy (GiUott), 1072
Daniel, 657
Edward, 1072
Elonco D. , 1072
Flora J. ,
Fred B. , 1072
H. A., 658
Hannah J. Brant,
1072
Harvey, 633, 634
Harvey L. , 1072
Josephine, 1072
Josephine D. , 1072
Levi L., 315, 658,
1072
LQUe, 1072
Lucy A. (Hotchkiss),
1072
Nancy B, (Rounds),
1072
Rebecca (Sturdevant),
1072
WiUiam Rev., 605, 657
LAMBERTSON
L,ydia (Morse), 954
LAMPHEAR
Mary A. (Maning),
937
LAMPHIER
Betsy (Ward), 937
David. 286, 293
N. A., 489
LAMPSON
Willis Rev., 505,
642
LANDERS
Matthew, 612
LANDON
Benjamin D. , 829
Catherine Thompson,
840
Charles, 649
Daniel, 828
Daniel C. , 840
Delania S. Homer, 829
Esther, 645
Hannah (Morse), 954
Hulbert, 828, 829
JohnM., 1030
Julia R. (HiU), 82 9
Luammy, 1030
Manuel, 642, 1030
Mary A. (McDowell),
1030
Mary D. Fetterman,
1030
Nancy MitcheU, 828
Thomas, 645, 1030
wmiam H., 829
LANE
Ada M., 1059
Charles W., 733
Cora D., 1059
E. B. Rev., 703
Elsie, 733
Emma B. (Filer),
105S
Erastus, 1059
Etta M., 1059
Fannie Rockwell, 814
Franklin H. , 132
Henrietta Van Liew,
1059
Homer J., 1059
Isiah, 315, 902
Isiah Rev., 556, 624,
646, 703, 705
Lottie B. , 1059
Mabel Hines, 1059
Marion Douglass, 733
Rachel Bishop (Irons),
921
Ralph, 733
Samuel H., 132
Sarah J. Van Liew,
1059
LANEY
Daniel, 1049
Mary, 1049
Mary (Swaney),
1049
LANG
Adelaide, 1137
Alexander, 1155
Annie, 1136, 1137
Annie FeU, 1137
Charles A., 1133,
1137, 1138
EUzabeth, 1155
Elizabeth Shearer,
1155
Elizabeth Smith,
1133, 1137
Eveline (Baugher), 802
Flora E. Hutchison,
1155
Gotlieb, 1137
Henry R. , 1155
James, 1155
James W. , 1155
Jane (Turner), 1155
John, 1155
J. Wesley, 313, 1155
J. Woods, 1155
Margaret, 1155
Mary, 1155
Mary Dowler, 1155
Mary A. (McWiUiams),
1155
Nettie, 1137
Robert, 1137
Sarah, 1137
Sarah A., 1155
Susan, 1155
Susan (Humes), 1155
Thomas, 1155
LANG continued
WiUiam, 1137, 1155
LANGDAN
Rodney, 1029
LANGDON
Abbie (Vance), 783
Addie (Fish), 783
B. F. Rev.. 646
Cora J., 1029
Eva, 783
George W., 783
Harlow C, 783'
Harriet (Howard),
783
Harriet (Wiley), 856
Helen (Marsh), 783
James, 783
Jane Doty, 783
Jeanette (Herrell),
783
J. Franklin, 783
Joanna, 783
Philander, 783
Sadie (DeArmant),
783
Viola, 783
W. Grant, 783
LANGFORD
E. H. , 684
LANGILLE
J. H. Rev., 396
LANGLEY
Henry, 817
Jane (Snow), 1113
John, 520, 610,
611, 809, 1113
Mary, 809
Mary (Kelly), 809.
966
Sabra (Smith),
817
LANGWORTHY
Asher H. , 511
Eliza Ann Barber,
980
Harriet (Smith),
787
Joseph, 500, 657,
980
^Ivia (Odell), 980
LANKTON
Amasa, 880
Anna (Morse), 880
Arba, 880
Cora, 880
Henry, 880
Lucy (Farnsworth),
880
Lydia Little, 880
Mary LeFever, 880
Tinnie (DeArment),
880
LANPHIR
Betsey (Ward), 960
LANSING
Christopher, 182, 183
Thomas, 175
Index of Nan-.es contir.^ed
LANTY
Fisher, 690
LARD
Nathan B., 551
LAREiIER
Eliza (Btrch), 865
LARKIN
Lewis, 310
LA SALLE
, 85, 88, 135
LASHELLS
Edward Torbett, 747
Eliza Baskln, 747
George E., 747
Jane Keooogg, 747
Theodores. Dr., 325,
326, 446, 747, 796
LASHER
Andrew L., 680
Aurella (Straw), 1122
David S., 679, 680
George, 678, 1163
Joton, 678, 1115.
1116, 1122
Margaret Siverling,
1163
Mary E. (Faulkner),
1115
Mary M. Pelffer, 1115
MatUda A. (Himebaugh),
1116
LASHURE
Samuel Mrs., 623
LATTA
John, 524
Samuel, 524
Thomas, 524
William, 523. 524
LATTIMER
G., 132
LAUDERBAUGH
Lewis H. , 310
LAUGHERTY
Caroline (Rhodes),
WUllam, 812
LAUGHERY
Betty, 629
Henry, 629
John, 629
Katie, 629
Moies, 629
Thomas, 629
LAUGHLIN
Henry H. , 316
LAURAIT
, 738
LAVERY
Anna McCarrister,
1030
Christine, 1030
Eliza J. OVIcCummings),
1030
Hugh, 1030
JohnH., 1030
Katie Hesch, 1030
Martha E. (Rogers). 1030
LAVERY continued
Mary (Bennett), 1030
Sarah A. (Purtill),
1030
Theresa (Swaney),
1030
Thomas V., 1030
LAW
Kate (Church), 719
Samuel A.. 719
LAWRENCE
Alderman, 84
Caroline E. Dorchester,
824
Celestia (Spoull), 829
Charlotte (Hague), 829
Clarissa (Hall), 1031
Commodore, 1117
Dorcas, 1031
Dorcas (Teasdale), 1031
Edwin, 824
EU, 1031
Elizabeth Barney, 1031
F. S. Mrs., 649
George V., 132
Harriet C. (Couch),
829
Henry B. , 1031
James A., 829
James M., 829
J. Glenn, 829
John, 1031
Julia A. Mrs., 662
Lucinda (West-Best),
1031, 1052
Lucy (DavoU), 829
Luman, 829
Mary Crockett, 829
Mary Freeman (Garwood),
829
Mary R. (Dickey),
829
Minnie O'NeiU, 829
Oliver, 1031
Perry G. , 1031
Robert, 1031
Samuel, 1031
S. B., 642
S. F., 649
William, 1031
LAWRIE
Gowen, 41
LAWSON
Cornelius, 525
LAWTON
Lucy (Wheeler), 881
LAYMASTER
Jacob, 626
LEABERMAN
Rev, D. T. , 484
LEACH
Hannah (Brant),
1072
John, 682
John Rev., 392,
675
LEAMY
-81-
LEAMY continued
H. H. Rev., 520
LEAVITT
Zabina Elder, 600
LEBERMAN
Anna (Davenport),
725
D. D. Rev., 399, 533,
675, 743, 747,
748
Edward Oscar, 747
Henrietta (Fake),
747
Henry Harbaugh, 747
Jacob L., 747
Julia E. Persons,
747
L. D. Rev., 399, 552,
675, 688
LECHNER
Peter Rev., 400
LEE
Ellas B. Capt. ,
364, 653
Fitz Hugh, 3 56
Henry Gov., 113
J. E. Rev., 519
John, 476, 6 90
Minorva (Morton),
795
R. H., 471
Richard Henry, 103,
109
Robert, 690
Robert E. Gen. ,
126, 127, 129,
352, 353, 355, 356,
357, 359, 360-365,
728, 730, 754, 825,
829, 833, 834, 878,
923, 947, 1011,
1020, 1033,
Thomas S. Gov., 115,
116
LEECH
John, 312
LEEPER
George B. , 311
LEET
Daniel, 233
I., 1055
Mary C. (Young),
1055
R. D. , 650
LeFAVRIER
John, 535
LeFERMAN
Emma (Dlehl),
1148
Emma (Kreiter),
1131
Jacob, 1131, 1148.
1149
LEFEVRE
— , 692
Abraham, 562
Abram, 880
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
LEFEVRE continued
Adam. 314. 315,
776
Alzada Birchard,
963
Andrew K. , 519,
803, 963
Daniel, 313, 400,
414. 561
Eveline (Adams),
776
George, 313
Jacob, 659, 660,
1011, 1024
Mary, 776
Mary (Dauchy),
1011
Mary (Lankton), 880
Rebecca Huber, 880
Samuel, 530
Sarah (Power),
1039
Waiiam D., 650
LEFFINGWELL
A., 1144
A, G., 1113
Adell (Ross), 815
Hannah Bossard,
1144
Harry A.. 1035
Dr. J. G., 650,
1035
James, 778
L. George, 1035
Mary Blystone,
1113
Mary I. Meyler,
1035
Samuel, 409
LEHMAN
William, 275, 276
LEHR
John, 485
LEIBE
Catherine (Hower),
877
LEIBERSPERGER
Elizabeth, 1155
Jacob, 1155
Judy (Powell), 1155
Lydia, 1155
Mary, 1155
Nathan, 1155
Reuben, 1155
Susan Naugle,
1155
LEIGHTY
Henry, 728
Mary (Derst), 728
Phillip, 436
LEMIKGTON
Jane (Titus), 1106
LEMMON
George, 599
LEMOYNE
F. J., 132
LENHART
Joseph H., 344. 452,
LEONARD
Anson, 312, 319,
320, 829-821
Asa, 829, 830
Bird A.. S30
Bryson S. , 830
Calvin, 691
Catherine Shaffer,
802
Charlotte P., 830
Elizabeth Baker. 830
Emerson B. , 830
Esther Brown, 829
Esther E., 830
Hattie A. , 830
Isabel (Marshall),
866, 870
James, 611
Liberty, 802
Lillian P. , 830
Margaret M. (Beech),
802
Maria (Foust),
1083
Mary L. , 830
M. D.. 830
Myra M. (Maloney),
830, 831
Patrick, 1083
LEPLEY
Mary (Ferry),
1137
LERCH
, 818
LeROY
Herman, 231
LESLIE
A. H., 898
B. B. , 898
Cassius, 968
Clarissa Houk, 898
.Claud, 968
Clyde, 968
E. M. (Hayden),
989
Emma R. , 898
James, 490, 612
James Jr. Capt.,
898
James Sr. , 898
James C, 968
Joseph Rev., 646,
666
J. P., 898
J. W. . 898
MandiUa (Smith), 968
Margaret Gaston,
898
M. L., 898
Max., 968
R. C, 898
W. S,, 808
William M. , 898
LESTER
Abigail (Calkins),
801
Cena Delamater,
910
LESTER continued
Charles, 910
Laura A, (Alerritt),
910
LETS
Dennis, 1083
Lucinda (Foust),
1083
LETWILER
Sarah (Gehr), 987
LEVAN
J. R. Dr., 326, 490
LEVIN SON
M. G. (Rev.), 485
LEWELLYN
Hannah (Young),
1157
LEWIS
Abel, 880
Andrew Gen., 124
Augustus H. , 849
A. W. , 931
Betsey, 880
Betsy West, 880
Charles Harvey, 917
Christiania (Johnson),
995
Dan Lieut., 956
Eber, 530, 561,
849
Eber S. , 849
Elizabeth, 917
Elizabeth Gibson, 849
Elizabeth Maine, 794
Elizabeth Mason, 884
EUia, 132
Elvira Page, 977
Elvira C. , 977
Emma M. , 935
Freelie M., 917
George, 530, 561,
849, 877, 880,
884, 995
George M. , 977
GUes, 132
Grove, 530
Harriet Johnson,
995
Harrison. 995
Jacob Z. , 880
James, 561
James E., 880
Jame I., 692
James M., 616, 620,
977
Jane Curry (Wilson),
917
John, 580-582, 880,
917, 935
John D. , 849
John H,, 917
Josiah G., 849
J. W. Rev., 588
Katie (Regan), 849
Lavina (Sloan), 880
Lot, 386, 436, 439
Lovina (Harned), 880
Lydia (Seavy), 884
Index of Names continued
LEWIS continued
Martha J, Pastorius,
918
Marvin, 574
Mary, 917
Mary (Crawford), 880
Mary Drake, 935
Mary (Greenfield),
849
Mary (Hites), 877
Mary Walde, 855
Mary Jane Graham,
931
Maryba (Broughton),
788
Nancy, 880
Nancy (Davis), 844
Nancy E. (Harned),
846
Nathaniel, 849, 880
Patty, 880
Polly, 880
R. Rev., 646
Rachel Zarley, 880
Reuben, 935
Robert, 917
R. W. Rev., 394
Sadie McCartney,
935
Sallie Breed, 917
Sally A. Johnson,
995
Salmon, 977
Samuel. 622
Samuel T. , 849
Sarah R. Schuok.
977
Sophia St. John,
849
Velorus, 935
W. G. W. Rev.,
394, 657, 658
W. H. Rev., 394, 705
William, 510, 629
William E., 935
William W., 917
Zimri, 644
LICKER
Henry, 405
LIDDLE
Aim, 1151
Joseph. 1151
Maiy A. (Humes),
1151
LIE PH ART
Charity A. (Bennett),
842
Eliza (Peters), 883
John, 883
Margaret (Barns),
841
Rebecca (Hannah), 743
Sarah Graft, 883
LILLIBRIDGE
Martha, 871
Mary Jane (Smith),
871
Thomas, 871
LILLY
LILLY continued
Alice (Kern), 881
Andrew, 881
Charles E., 881
Esther Seize, 880m
881
Ettle B. , 881
Frank, 871, 881
Henry P., 880-881
James, 881
John, 881
Julia (Snyder), 881
Kate (Heist), 881
Mary (Acker), 871
Mary (Bush), 881
Mary A. Schultz,
881
Nancy D. , 881
OUve Mrs., 510
Samuel, 880
Samuel G.-, 881
Sarah (Dieterman),
881
William E., 881
LILLYBRIDGE
Edward, 1103
John (Corporal),
Julia A. (Hlgley),
1103
Paulina, 1103
LIMBER
Angellne Klncaid,
748
Charles C, 923
Christopher, 923
Delia J. Davis, 748
Elizabeth Armor, 923
Elizabeth Donaldson,
923
Emma J., 923
Evelyn Belle, 748
Jefferson, 384
John, 314, 555, 697,
698, 748
John C, 748
Katie G., 923
Sarah J, (Rodgers),
923
Thomas, 592, 594,
922, 923
Thomas, C. , 923
T. J., 344, 748
William J., 923
William W., 923
LINCOLN
Abraham Pres. , 125,
129, 344, 362,
716, 730, 744.
757, 758, 815,
935, 1010, 1028.
1038, 1061
Anna (Litchfield),
1031
Chloe (Squler),
1075
Edwin F. , 509, 510
Sarah (Graham), 741
Seth C, 509, 1075,
-83-
LINCOLN continued
1076
LINDLEY
Alanson, 391,
439, 754
LINDSAY
Adeline, 793
Flnley, 793
Mabel E. , 794
Mary A. Dickson,
794, 1148
Robert, 793
Samuel M., 793-794
Walter R., 511, 793,
794, 1148
Wayne, 794
LINDSEY
A. J. Rev., 393,
593, 624
Alexander, 573
Cyrus, 989
Harriet V. (Trace),
1134
J., 1134
Jacob, 989
James, 989
Laura, 989
Mary, 989
S. M., 513
Samuel, 544
Sarah Stevens, 989
Samuel M., 513
Sylvia A., 710
W. R. , 511
LINE
Amos, 523, 525,
592, 593
Delilah Vredenburg-,
1064
D'Lett Smith, 886
Elizabeth Nelson, 867
G. L., 1064
I. J., 592
Jefferson Mrs. , 886
Joseph, 591
Louisa R. (Frey), 920
Smith, 592, 920
Susan (Tritt), 1135
William Mrs., 867
LING LEY
Alexander, 585
LINGO
Robert, 957
Rosetta Sayre, 957
LINK
Catherine (Bossard),
1144
Christiana (Ghering),
1102
LINN
Aaron H. , 909
Alexander, 372, 908
Andrew, 578, 905, 908,
Andrew S. , 909
Charles H., 909
Cyrus H., 909
Elizabeth (Andrews),
905, 909
Elizabeth Collins, 907
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
LINN continued
Euphemie, 908
Ezra B. , 909
George, 578, 690,
908
George A., 909
Hannah Armstrong,
578, 908
Hannah (Hitchcock),
909
Harriet A., 424
John, 292, 577, 578,
907, 908
John B. , 40
Joseph, 578, 908,
909
Joseph A., 908
Julian K. , 909
llaryette, 909
JMilton H. , 909
Miner\-a (Ulartin),
909
Nathan S. , 908, 909
Phebe A. (Freeman),
907
Polly, 908
Rachel Herriott, 909
Sarah L, (Frey), 909.
920
Theadate Buell, 908,
909, 920
LINSEY
John, 616
LKSLEY
Isabella (Davis), 893
LINTS
Clara A. Moulthrop,
1035
Richard JM., 1035
LIPPITT
Mary R. (WUder),
941
LISK
David. 963
Lucy S. Bunce, 963
LITCHFIELD
Ann E. (Varian),
1100
Anna Lincoln, 1031
Annie, 1031
E. L. , 643, 1031
Lawrence. 1031
Luther, 1031
Dr., 1100
Mary R. Tickfom,
1031
Ruth B. (Ticknor).
1051
LITHGOW
Walter Capt., 337
LITTLE
— -, 575
Anna (Dow), 805
Capt., 962
Clarinda Bracket.
815
Frank Mrs. , 897
Harold H. , 850
LITTLE continued
Helen M. Morse, 850
Henry, 880
J. H., 1165
James R. , 849
Jennie M. (Russell),
815
John, 299, 815
Julia (StuU), 1165
Lydia (Lankton), 880
Robert, 572, 575
Rufus, 572, 575
Samuel, 605, 1165
Sarah Hunter, 897
Sophia E. (Holbrook).
976
Watson W. Dr. . 849.
850
WiUiam. 551
Winifred M. . 850
LITTLEFIELD
J. D. Dr., 326
LITWILDER
Juda (Gehr), 1084
LIVERMORE
Abiel Abbott Rev. ,
425, 456. 748
Abigail Abbott, 748
Elizabeth Dorcas Abbott,
748
Jonathan, 748
Mary A. Moore, 748
LIVINGSTON
— , 103
LLOYD
David, 72, 73. 81
Thomas. 61, 62, 64,
65, 67, 68, 69
Walter B. Rev,, 519,
605, 619
LOBAUGH
Sarah (Weter), 1181
LOCK
John, 636
LOCKART
— , 574
LOCKE
J. R. Rev., 392, 519
LOCKWOOD
Robinson S. Rev.,
391
LOFLAND
Susannah (Burns),
1099
LOGAN
Adaline Greenlee, 955
Albert Dr., 680, 704,
995. 1118. 1155,
1156
Amelia Barackman,
995, 1155
Angeline Free, 995
Caroline B. Mahoney,
749
Catherine (McGuire),
1085
Charles, 629, 1156
David, 445, 626, 995,
LOGAN continued
998, 1156
Deborah, 108
Eliza (Stockton),
887
EUzabeth, 749, 1156
EUiott, 555
Esther, 1156
Georgie (Marshall),
998
Henrietta Bryan, 748
Henrietta (Clark),
995, 1156
H, J., 678
Howard, 749
James, 71-75, 78,
81-83
James A. , 1156
John T., 748
Marjorie. 748
Martha, 1156
Martha Montgomery,
995
Mary, 1123, 1156
Mary (Andrews; Calvin),
1123
Mary (Barrackman),
995
Mary A., 1156
Mary A. Greenlee,
1156
Moses, 553, 554,
887
Robert, 1156
S. B. , 1156
Samuel J., 313,
995, 996, 1156
Sarah C. (Marshall).
995, 998, 1156
Thomas, 525
Thomas D. Rev. ,
391, 748, 749
William A. . 449
LOGUE
Hugh, 560, 562
Mary (Birchard),
809, 963
Robert, 676
Thomas, 676
LONDON
A., 1032
Arisina (Loper),
1032
LONG
Aaron T. . 810
Albert L. (Rev. ),
424
Andrew, 1138
Ann (Wolf), 810
Benjamin S. , 1138
Clara E., 810
Cookson, 698
Edward D., 810
Eliza (Gelvin),
1156
Emma, 1138
Etta. 1138
Flora A.. 810
Index of Names continued
LONG continued
Frank, 810
George, 314, 315,
698, 1156
George C, 810
George W., 1138
Harriet (Maxwell),
810
Helen A. (Dickson),
1156
Henry C, 810
Henry J. , 530
Jacob, 810
James, 998, 1138,
1156
John, 698
John G., 1138
John J., 1156
Joseph, 666, 1157
Joseph I., 1138
L., 1050
Leona (Zeron), 810
Lucretia (Long), 810
Lydla E. Temple,
1050
Margaret, 1156
Margaret Blair, 1156
Margaret M, (TerrUl),
810
Martha, 1138
Mary (Blystone), 1156
Maty Smith, 1156
Mary (Weidner), 983
Mary A. Seller, 1138
Nancy (WUson), 1156
Nancy A. Ferry, 1138
Nancy A. Holton,
1138
Rachel Ann Carnachan,
718, 719
Robert H.. 719
Rosa, 1138
Rosena (Hammer), 742
Sally A. (McCuUough),
1156
Samuel B., 281, 314,
1156
Sarah (McQuiston),
1157
Sarah E. (Tarr), 1156
WUliam. 699, 1165
William M., 1156
LONGHURST
John. 58
LONGSTREET
Gen.. 127, 128, 358
LONGSTRETH
Morris, 132
LONON
William, 886
LOOK
William Rev., 395.
396, 574
LOOKER
Melissa (Lyon),
936
LOOMIS
Dora Pound, 797
LOOMIS continued
Emeline (Smith),
798
Frank, 472
George, oil
George Rev., 422-
424, 456
Jonathan, 798
Margaret, 798
LOOP
Charles, 499, 501
LOOPER
Betsy (Smith), 900
Jacob, 664
William, 665
LOPEMAN
Mary Johnson, 524
LOPER
Agnes (Maryfield),
1032
Arisina, 1032
Arlsina (London),
1032
Catherine (Smith),
799
Fannie Pierce. 1032
Gabriel, 1032
George, 1032
J.. 1032
Jacob. 798, 799
Jane Foster, 1032
Lillie (Beace), 1032
Luclnda (Rathburn),
1032
Martha (Smith), 798
Slyvester, 555
William, 556, 1032
LOPUS
Chauncey, 1000
Rosannah, 1000
Susan (Bates), 1000
LORANDI
Henry R. , 460
LORD
Adda M. (Ellis),
895
Alice (Flaugh), 1149
Amanda (Sprague),
Anna (Waid), 1166,
1168
Eleanor L, (Ransom),
1060
Elizabeth Beatty, 1060
Eunice Prichard, 1059
Francis L., 662, 1060
Franklin, 605
Fred, 1149
Freedom Jr., 646,
1059
Freedom Sr. , 1059
George B., 1060
George W., 898
Gould M., 602, 604
Ida M., 1060
Lewis L.. 431
Lila Taffany, 898
Louisa, 646
LORD continued
Moses, 592
Nicholas, 300, 372,
571
Permelia Axtell, 898
Rhoda Taylor, 1052
Sallv (West), 1052
Samuel, 164, 136,
189, 255, 274-276,
291, 314, 334,
335, 371-374, 385,
406, 414, 415, 419,
443, 444, 566, 571,
591, 1166, 1167
Samuel T. Re.., 649,
657
S. Grace (Howard),
1060
Soloman, 898
Timothy, 1052
LORE
A. D., 1035
So;hia B. Morley,
1035
LORING
Dr., 241
LOUISBERRY
Jane Ann (Davenport),
725
LOVE
Eliza (Mosier), 850
LOVELACE
Francis (Gov.), 35,
38, 39
LOVELESS
C, 601, 930
Mary E. Crouch,
930
LOVERIDGE
Caroline Gunn, 749
Ethan, 749
Florence, 749
Henry H. , 493, 749
Nancy Jane Plummer,
749
William P., 749
LOW
Mary (WlUoughby),
965
LOWBER
E. J., 283
LOWDEN
Rlchsu-d, 83
LOWE
Alfred C, 1095
Infant, 1095
Mary Louise, 1095
Rebecca J. Tracy,
1095
Warren P., 1095
LOWERY
Delia E. (Humes),
746
Thomas J., 746
LOWING
Christina Jencks,
923
Eva, 923
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LOWING continued
Frank C, 592, 830,
923
Hannali Cobb, 830
Henry D. Rev., 313,
525, 592, 830, 923
Henry S. , 830
LUlian, 923
May C. (Potter),
830
Nancy J. Pierce,
830, 923
Samuel W., 830
Sarah J., 830
Stephen, 830
WUliam, 830
LOWRIE
N. S, Rev., 646, 667
Walter H. Judge,
301, 302, 311, 758
LOWRY
Alexander, 1032
Eliza Bowman, 1032
Emma (Parks), 1032
Frank T,, 1032
George, 572
Hannah, 392
Jajnes, 314
JoseE*! D. , 429
(Mr,). 519
Morrow B. , 280, 312,
343, 662, 1032,
1034
Nancy (Titus), 1106
Thomas J. , 302
Thomas L. Judge, 302
LOWTHER
George, 71
LOZIER
Levi, 651, 652
LUBOLD
John, 688
LUCAS
Maria J. Jones, 878
Nicholas, 41
Robert, 58
LUCE
(See also Luse)
Caleb, 523
Elijah, 636
Elizabeth Parr, 669,
1102
H. Rev., 669, 1102
L. L. Rev.. 592, 593
Lucy D. (Rice), 785
Lydia (Williams), 669
Malinda, 785
Matthew H., 521,
810, 811
Nathaniel, 523, 669
N. R. Rev., 501
Rachel (Proper), 669
Shubael, 660, 669,
785, 810
LUDDEN
Electa Benjamin, 1068
Harriet E. (Buell),
1068
LUDDEN continued
Joseph, 1068
LUDWIG
Clara D. Watson,
889
WiUiam, 889
LUIS
Abram, 1023
Weltha A. Hale,
1023
LUKE
Charity Ramore.
831
Jennie M., 831
John, 831
Maggie C, 831
Margaret C. McGuire,
831
Mary Adella (Mickle),
831
N. G. Rev,, 483
Soloman, 830, 831
LUKECOOK
Perses Merritt,
910
LUKENS
John, 96, 768
LUPER
Catherine Roudebush,
1159
Daniel, 1159
Martha C. (Smith).
1087
Susan (erown), 1081
LUPHER
Alice K., 1125
EUaA., 1125
George B., 1125
John, 392
Mary A. Brown. 1125
LURGY
Rosella (Cross), 948
LUSE
See Also Luce
Charles, 810
David, 523, 669
Eliza (Williams; Benn),
669, 670, 1102
Elizabeth Tuthill,
810
Ernest, 810
Israel, 810
James, 639, 669,
671, 1102
L. L. Rev., 651
Matthew H. , 521, 810,
811
Sarah Penoyer, 810.
811
Shubael, 660, 785,
810
LUSK
Dianthe (Brown), 294,
603
LUTHER
Betsy Stout, 951
Daniel, 951
Francis A. Rev., 775
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LUTHER continued
Susan A. (Holmes),
.951
LUTZ
Caroline R. (MerrUl),
1131
Katherine (Wise), 1182
Martin, 434
Sarah S. , 680
LYMAN
Betsy (Reynolds),
811
Flora E. Sikes, 939
James H. , 968
John A. , 968
M. , 939
Mary E. (MitcheU;
Straw). 968, 1122
Mary J., 96 8
Nathan S. , 968
Robert F. , 968
William, 811
LYNCE
Aaron, 294, 667
LYNCH
John, 316
Timothy, 476
LYON
Alanson, 604, 936
B. Lee, 604
Hulda (McCartney),
936
Jasper, 603, 604, 1005
Melissa Looker, 936
Minerva (Sayre), 957
Rev., 391
LYONS
Frederick, 615
George M. , 490
Sarah (Fuller), 1005
Susan M. , 490
LYTLE
Andrew, 606, 609
Betsy (Townley), 959
John Jr., 312, 964
Lucy (Shearer), 1163
Ruth (Field), 1020
Sarah (Campbell), 963,
964
Susan Shearer, 816
McADDON
John, 372
McADOO
Abigail (McArthur),
909
Amanda (West), 998
John C, 998
Mary J., 998
Thomas, 909
McAllister
B. F. , 311
McAJMINCH
J. T., 489
McARTHUR
Abigail Allen, 909
Abigail (McAdoo), 909
Andrew, 626, 693.
909
Index of Names continued
McARTHUR continued
Caroline (Dennington),
909
Emmett W., 310, 332,
750
Hannah Elliott, 750
Helen (Hines), 749
Jane (Collins), 909
Jennette Elliott, 909
Jeremiah P., 750, 909
John, 909
John Col., 279
John R., 909
Joseph, 281, 315, 909
Kosciusk Rev,, 909
Margaret, 909
Mary (Dickey), 909
Mary McClean, 749
Moses S. Dr.. 909
Rebecca (Free), 909
Rebecca (MoClean), 749
Robert, 626
Sarah, 909
William, 909
William, 313, 315, 319,
372, 375, 382, 414,
628, 749
Mc BRIDE
Bartholomew, 529, 530,
Callsta (Carr), 1126
Damon, 529
Daniel, 613, 616
Edward, 529
George, 684
Jacob, 529
John, 529
Martha (Tlnney), 530
Neal, 529, 532
Patrick, 529, 532
McCABE
Alice C, 1032
Daniel, 1032
John L., 1032
Kate. 1032
Margaret (Crowe), 1032
Martin, 1032
Michael. 1032
Rev,. 532
Sarah E., 1032
McCALL
Gen.. 351
Mary (Roddick). 768
Phoebe (Hotchkiss).
1129
Samuel. 1129
wmiam, 682
McCALLEN
Llvera E. (StillweU),
1047
McCALMONT
Elizabeth (Patterson),
1104
Mary A. (Prather).
1104
T. H. . 246
McCAMANT
Elizabeth (Humes),
1166
Thomas, 40
MoCAMMAN
Eva L. (WUey),
857
McCANDLESS
Anna (Dunlap),
974
WUson, 303
McCANN
Betsy. 834
Eliza (Penfleld).
834
John, 834
McCANNONT
John. 834
Lizzie E, Shellito.
992
McCARLEY
Alfred. 614
McCARRELL
William A. Rev. ,
520
McCARRISTER
Ann (Lavery),
1030
McCARROLL
W. B. Rev.. 704
McCarthy
Michael. 665
McCartney
Dlantha Denamore,
935, 936
Frank, 936
Fred, 936
Harry, 936
Hulda (Lyon), 936
James Alexander, 936
John, 689
Martha Miller,
936
Maud, 936
Robert, 935
Samuel H., 935-936
McCAUL
Jane, 702
McCAULEY
Angeline Marley,
861
John, 443
William Mrs. , 861
McCAUSLAND
A, M. Gen.. 130
McCAY
Moses, 523
McCLAFFERTY
James, 813
Mary A. Rhodes,
813
McCLANE
Helen (Johnson),
995
McCLAUGHRY
Martha (Sayre), 953
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McCLEAN
Moses, 749
Rebecca (McArthur),
749
Mary (Hersh-McArthur),
749
McCLEARY
John, 132
Thomas, 332
McC LEERY
John, 132
McCLELLAN
Gen., 352, 356,
730, 1011, 1072,
1081, 1092
Thomas, 689, 690
I. C. T. Rev., 563, 624,
703
McClelland
John, 703
McCLENAHAN
Thomas, 690
McCLENACHAN
William, 863
McCLEOUD
Mary E. Winton,
984
McCLINTOCK
Albert. 899
Anna Yates, 775
Brawley, 316
Charles, 775
Charles, 775
Clara, 775
D. P., 775
Hamilton R., 255, 898,
1115
Jane Nelson, 867
J. C, 898-899
John O., 310, 717
Laura Flinn, 899
Louise S, , 424
Marie, 775
Mary Culbertson,
Ills
Mary Jack, 898
Rachel (Hazen), 1115
McCLINTON
Bessie, 986
Elma, 986
Emma, 988
Eunice, 986
Hugh, 986
James, 986
Margaret, 986
Robert, 986
WlUlam, 986
McCLOSKEY
Arthur, 680
John Newton, 310
McCLURE
Caroline McClure, 1085
Delia (Brown), 1085
Elizabeth Chldlster.
664, 1085
Elizabeth (Close),
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
McCLURE continued
1082, 1085
Elizabeth McQuiston,
1157
Fannie (Brown), 1085
Flora H. (Bean), 1080
Harry, 665
James, 1082
James, 663, 664, 1080,
1085
Jane E. (Greer),
1085
John, 1085
John, 314, 563-665,
667
John B., 1082
John Henry, 1085
Margaret (Johnston),
1130
Martha Close, 1082
Mary B. , 1082
Mary B. (Power), 760
Matthew, 640, 664
Thomas, 664
WUliam V., 1082
Zenas, 1157
McCLURG
Mary C. Johnson,
995
John, 995
McCLURKEN
J. J. Rev., 691
McCOBB
Samuel, 549
McCOMB
Margaret J, Cochran,
858
Malcolm H. , 858
McCOMBS
Daniel, 581, 582
James, 581
Rebecca, 582
Thomas, 581, 582
WUliam, 581, 582
McCONAHEY
David, 579
Robert, 626
McCONNELL
Arthur Rev., 532
James, 292, 544,
937
Jane (Fuller), 1083
Kate (McLachlin),
937
Mary Radcliff, 937
Sarah (Cutler), 843
McCORMICK
Andrew (and wife),
694
Barnabas "Barney",
181, 190, 372,
534, 550, 673
Effie Crawford, 195
James, 549, 550
Jane A., 694
John, 549, 550
Waiiam, 195
William Rev., 646
McCOY
Amy Sturtevant, 1033
Asa S. , 1033
Cynthia J. Gates, 1033
Dewitt C. Capt., 302,
310, 356, 358,
750, 947, 1072,
1185
Eleanor, 1033
Frank, 592
Henry, 773
James B. , 1033
James G. , 1033
John D., 310, 750
Julia C, 1033
Lois D. (Wells), 1033
Mary Cook, 1016, 1032
Mary P. (Walp), 773
Nancy Jane Nelson,
750
Olive B., 1033
Robert, 659, 886,
1016, 1032, 1033
Sarah Smith, 886
William R., 1032, 1033
McCRACKEN
Corrie May McDowell,
1060
Edwin J., 1060
Joshua, 535
Sus, 460
McCRAY
Betsey (Blakeslee), 1001
Emma McMillen, 881
Emma (Proctor), 1062
Emma (Wing), 969
George, 581
George F., 969
Hiram, 881, 1062
James, 581, 664
Jason, 809
John, 1062
Joseph, 661
Josephine (Kelly),
809
Louisa C. WUcox, 969
Samuel, 581
Thomas, 665, 666
William, 499, 581
William T., 614
McCREA
W. E. Rev., 667
McCREARY
E. D. Rev., 393
McCRILLIS
Adaliza, 1073
Annetta, 1073
Brigham, 1072
Charles E., 1073
Daniel H., 1072, 1073
Emma J., 1073
Franklin D. , 1073
Laura J. (Bunce), 1073
Louisa (Bunce), 963
Maudie M. Pratt. 1073
Rebecca Sanderson, 1072
Samuel, 963
William D., 1073
McCRORY
W. J. Rev., 691
McCRUlN
J. J., 1037
McCRUM
Joseph J., 113, 476,
489
McCULLOUGH
George, 1148
Hugh, 606, 609,
698
James, 1156
Mary Dickson, 1148
Patrick, 606, 609,
698
Polly (Sloan), 1143
Sally A. Long, 1156
McCUMMINGS
Eliza J. Lavery,
1030
James, 1030
McCURDY
— , 385
Cassius, 1103
Elisha Rev., 291, 390
James, 690, 693,
1103
Jessie B. , 1024
J. P., 652
J. S. , 1024
John, 1103
Kate D. Hall, 1024
Lienus, 1103
Martha (Sharp), 1103
Mary A., 1103
Rebecca, 1103
Robert, 274, 1103
Robert S. , 1103
Sharp, 1103
Thomas, 690
Willie D. , 1024
McDANIEL
Betsy Nelson, 867
Elizabeth, 688
Francis, 688
Thomas Rev., 867
William, 688
McDANIELS
Daniel, 687
McDERMONT
John, 554
McDlLL
Hugh, 687, 1133
James, 405, 572,
1138
Jennie (Shartel),
1133
John, 673, 674
Nancy (Monderau),
1138
Mcdonald
— , 664
Alexander, 838
Capt., 126
Cyrus N. , 540
Joanna Steffee, 838
Joseph, 549, 550
Joseph A., 540
Index of Names continued
McDonald continued
K. L. Mrs., 490
Mary (Gibson), U84
Mary (Jenkins), 1058
Nancy (Wilson), 774
WiUiam H., 490
Mcdonough
Commodore, 117, 342
Mcdowell
Abner Mrs. , 882
Ada S. , 1051
Adeline J. (Smith),
886
Alexander, 229, 414,
582, 1033, 1056,
1060
Anna Bagley. 1060-
1061
Bellis L., 1061
Betsey (Davenport),
1055, 1056
Betsey (Fatterman), 659
Betsy E. Smith, 886,
1060, 1098
Brafdord B. , 1060
Caroline McMillen, 882
Catherine McGuire, 1085
Charles B., 1060, 1061
Charles O,, 1061
Cora M. (McCracken),
1060
Cylde S., 1034
Eliza Stanley, 1060
Eliza J. (JoUy), 1058
Emellne P., 1061
Ernest L. , 1034
Ethel A., 1060
Frances C, Winger,
1034
Frances D, Rockwell,
1061
Frank F. , 1034
Gen., 351
George, 1056, 1060,
1061
George M,, 1061
George R., 1061
Henry A., 1061
James, 316, 659, 661,
1063
Jane Johnson, 524, 1063
John, 542, 544, 578,
669, 886, 1056,
1060, 1061
John B., 661, 1060,
1061, 1098
Julia A., 1033, 1056
Lavina Titus, 463
Lynn B., 1060
Margaret (Nelson), 639
Mary A. Landon, 1030
Mary A. (Thackeray),
1060
Mary P. (Davenport),
1056
Matilda (Stanley), 1063
Matthew, 541, 542
Nancy, 544
Nina F. (Rushmore), 1034
MCDOWELL continued
Parker, 463, 464
Robert, 689
Sally (Miller), 990
Samuel S. , 1033, 1034,
1056, 1061, 1063
Sarah D. , 1061
Spencer J., 1060
Thirza H, Spencer, 1060
WiUiam E., 645, 1030,
1034
McELHANEY
— , 222
Alexander, 626, 629
Andrew, 806
James, 629
Lena E. Durham, 806
Matthew, 629
Mcelroy
Sarah E. Merrill, 1131
William, 688
McELVEY
Samuel, 562
William, 560-561
McELWEE
Catherine Y. (Shippen),
768, 769
Thomas, 769
McENTIRE
Alexander, 682
C. A., 559
James, 5420544, 555,
622, 625, 643
James M., 216
Jesse, 216
John, 543-545
Robert, 622
R. U. , 556
McFADDEN
See also McFADEN
Abraham L. , 952
Angellne Balliett,
1143
Andrew, 572, 596,
597, 675
Ardie S. , 952
Catherine, 966
Catherine (Buck). 966
Catherine (Ford), 967
Charles A., 967
Charles C, 952
David, Jr., 1143
David, Sr. , 314, 318
Elmer G. , 952
EmUy Siverling, 967
Emma, 967
Emma (Siverling), 967,
1163
E. W. , 966
Fred, 967
George, 436, 966, 967
Haida, y67
Hannah F. (Blrchard), 803,
966
Harrie N. Howk, 952
Hattie N,, 952
J. D., 489
James A., 315, 320,
399, 718
McFADDEN continued
Jay W. , 952
John, 534, 952
John, 553, 572,
575, 674
John A., 952
John W. Jr.. 966
John W. Sr., 516, 519,
803, 966, 1150
Joseph, 967
Joseph B., 611, 966-
967, 1163
Laura A. , 952
Lodiska Rockwell,
803
Lyman A., 952
Mary, 967
Mary Daniels, 597
Mary Saeger, 966
Mattie, 967
Minnie, 967
Priscilla (Calvin),
718
Rebecca, 966
Rebecca N. (Shannee),
966
Sadie A., 952
Sarah Cameron, 952
Sarah Kimmey, 897
Sarah (Oakes), 1037
Thomas, 598, 952
Thomas L., 952
William, 379, 553, 664,
673, 683
McFADEN.
Jam.es, P52
Jane Adams, 952
Metta HamQton, 952
William, 952
McFARLAND
Adelaide, 751
Alfred King, 1131
Alice May Klengersmith,
1131
Anna, 751
Anna M, (Dick), 731
Catherine, 1131
Catherine Eberly, 750
Eliza Dunham, 1131
Elizabeth Scott (McGunnegle),
751, 752
Fanny Otterstater,
751
Frank, 751
Hannha, 535
Helen M. , 1131
Henry M. , 1131
James, 733, 750
James E., 171, 173,
186, 282, 283, 313,
344, 430, 444, 445,
452, 461, 750-752,
1101
John, 243, 270, 275,
279, 282, 385, 444,
445, 452, 531, 731,
750, 751, 1131
John Mrs., 374, 379,
386
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
McFARLAND continued
Karl W., 1131
Katherine, 751
Katie, 1131
Maggie, 1131
Mary (Delamater), 752
Mary (Doyle), 733
Mary Scott, 750, 752
Salome Arkinson, 1131
Salome (Ide), 1131
Samuel, 132
Sarah S. (Young), 750,
1101
Thomas S. , 751
McFARLANE
George, 718
Major, 115
Mary Meldau (Carnachan),
718
McFATE
Daniel H. , 536
David, 839, 860
Elizabeth Black, 859, 860
Francis J., 860
Jane Culbertson, 859
Joseph, 860
Letitia McFate, S59
Lizzie B. , 860
Margaret, 860
Margaret McFate, 859,
860
Robert, 859, 860
Robert, 859
McFAWN
John, 692
McFEETERS
DeUa Whittford, 790
Elizabeth P. Snodgrass,
1141
John G., 1141
Thomas, 691, 790
McGAW
L. C, 456
WiUiam, 562
McGEE
Catherine, 787
Catherine (Southworth),
787
Jane Coyle, 973
John, 787
Patrick, 613
Rosanna, 612
McGEHEE
Benjamin, 903
Mary E. (WhitehUl),
903
McGERY
Clement, 514
McGERRY
Capt. , 335
McGILL
A. M. , 703
Abby Ryan, 1159-
1160
Alonzo, 881
Angeline Martin, 877
Arthur, 270, 696, 1145
Belle, 881
Charles, 624, 877
McGILL continued
Elizabeth, 881
Elizabeth (Quay), 883
Elizabeth (Weikal), 8i
Eunice E, (Carr), 114;
Eveline Wheeler, 881
Henry, 1145
James, 699
John, 563, 701, 702,
1160
Joseph, 881
Mary A. (Hites), 877
Jlaud, 881
Patrick, 316, 696,
877, 881
Penelope (Carr), 1145
Sarah (Bartholomew),
1163
Sarah (Hunter), 1140
W. R. , 660
WUliam H., 881
W. R,, 660
McGINNETT
Isabel (Mars), 917
John, 581, 5 82
Margaret Kerr, 915
McGINNIS
William, 490, 584,
690
McGIRR
Terence Rev., 532
McGLAUGHLIN
Susan Kerr, 915
McGONEY
A. Z. (Rev.), 539
McGONNEGLE
George, 683
McGOURAN
Eliza Jane Pegan,
860
Ella, 860
Francis J. , 880
Hugh, 860
Hugh W., 860
Jennie C. , 860
John, 860
Maggie E., 860
Margaret, 860
Mary Elzaida, 860
Sadie J., 860
Sarah, 860
McGOVERN
Patrick J. Father,
615, 649
McGRADY
Major., 269
WiUiam, 255, 405
McGRANAHAN
Ada, 996
Amanda, 1157
Anderson, 996, 1157
Benoni, 996, 1157
Caroline (Henry), 996,
1157
Charles A., 1157
Elizabeth (Myers),
996, 1157
George, 996, 1156,
1157
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McGRANAHAN continued
George B. , 996
Grace, 996
1 Hattie James, 996
Henry, 995, 1157
Hugh, 996
James, 996, 1157
Jane Blair, 996, 1156,
1157
Jane (Wilcox), 996,
1157
John, 626, 996, 1156,
1157
Joseph, 996, 1157
Margaret Henry, 1157
Margaret McMichael,
996
Margaret A, , 1157
Martin, 996
Mary Ralston, 998
Maud Collins, 996
May, 996, 1157
T. Harvey, 996
William S. , 699, 996,
1152, 1156-1157
McGRANATHAN
Mary Walker, 993
McGRATH
Rose (Morgan), 937
McGREDY
WiUiam, 697, 698
McGRENAHAN
David, 690
McGUFFIN
Ebenezer, 371, 372
McGUIGAN
Thomas, 401
McGUIRE
Amelia (Ralph), 1085
Barbara, 1019
Bernard, 1085
Catherine Logan, 1085
Catherine (McDoweU),
1085
Father Charles B. ,
400, 532
David, 1085
Edward J., 1085
Effie Palmanteer,
1085
Eliza Hay, 1085
Esther Close, 1082,
1085
Florence Theresa, 1085
Frances, 644, 831
Frank, 1019
Hattie Brown, 1081,
1085
James, 1085
James C, 1085
John, 159, 1085
Joseph, 1081, 1085
Margaret Tinney, 1085
Margaret C. (Luke),
831
Mary (Brown), 1081
Marv A. (Englehaupt),
1019
PhiUip, 503, 532, 665, 1085
Index ot Names continned
McGUIRE continued
Phy Aurelia, 1085
Rebecca Englehaupt,
1019
Samantha A. Whiting,
1085, 1088
Sylvester, 1085, 1088
Theresa, 1085
Thomas, 523, 524,
525, 1085
WUliam, 1019, 1085
McGUNNEGLE
Anna (Dick), 728, 729,
731
Elizabeth Scott McFarland,
751, 752
Elizabeth Easton Starr,
George. 300, 379, 405,
435
George Kennedy, 751, 752
James Capt. , 751, 752
John, 405, 591
W. S. , 446. 452
WiUiam S., 751, 752
WUson. 751
McHENRY
James. 283
McILROY
Samuel. 573
McINTIRE
Alexander, 293
Esther (Birch). 1124
James D. , 281, 315.
319
John, 580, 581
Lansing Rev. , 501,
McDJTOSH
Agnes Gibson, 1157
Alexander, 1157
Charles G., 1157
Elizabeth (Close), 1082
Elizabeth Schnauber,
1157
EllaM.. 1157
Florence A. . 1157
Brig. Gen., 195
George, 1143, 1149,
1157
James, 1157
James W., 1157
John, 1157
Rachel M. (Bush), 823
William, 1157
McINTYRE
Hannah, 915
Ida Winton, 984
John, 915
Mary (Kelly), 915
McKAY
— , 671
Angeline, 910, 936
Boyd, 910
David M. C, 990
David T,, 311, 741,
936
Eliza. 910. 936
:\IcKAY continued
Eliza Montgomery,
1061
Elizabeth Walker, 990
Eugene, 1061
Eva Brown, 990
Frederick, 990
Harley R., 1061
Hattie Brush, 990
Helen J. (Fonner),
910
Henry L. , 990
Hugh, 473, 936
Hugh G., 910, 990
Hugh O. , 990
Ida J., 1061
James, 910, 936
Jane (Range), 797
Jennie, 990
John, 684
John S. , 910
Joseph, 909, 910,
936, 937, 990
Joseph O, , 910
Josiah N, , 990
Kate A., 910
Lydia Smith, 936
Maggie Foust, 990
Malcolm W. , 1061
Mary Gardner, 1061
Mary GiUiland (Trace),
909, 910, 936,
990
Mary (McMlchael), 990
Myrtie E., 910
Nancy, 910, 936
Nancy Allen, 904
Nancy Montgomery, 936
Nancy Ann (Free),
908
Neal, 278, 659, 909,
910, 936, 937, 990
Neal A., 904
Nell G., 910
Fetter H, , 990
R. S,, 577, 693
Robert, 659, 936,
1061
Robert S., 909, 910,
990
Rosannah Wiser, 990
Samuel, 591
Sarah A. (Miller), 1120
Susan Garrison, 910
Uriah, 990
W. A,, 559
William, 684, 1061
McKEAN
Joseph Rev. , 151
Thomas, 431, 456,
745
Thomas (Gov.), 102,
114-116, 132, 173,
1160
McKEE
— , 183
Andrew, 691
David, 690
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McKEE continue.'.
Ellen (Gamble), 994
James, 636, 641
John, 132
Lorenza, 882
Mary (Cochran), 858
R. R., 691
Samuel, 639
Triphena (Morse),
William, 994
McKEEVER
Peter, 871
Susan Hamilton, 871
Susan (Smith), 871
McKELLAR
W. S. Rev., 619,
635
McKELLIP
Hugh, 1132
Jane C, Johnston
(Nelson), 1132
McKELVEY
Caroline (Morse),
882
John, 882
Margaret T. Morse,
William, 882
McKENNAN
William, 303
McKENNY
Mary (Stockton), 893
MoKEOWN
James, 471
McKERNAN
Capt., 1135
McKIBBEN
WiUiam, 524, 562
McKINLEY
Robert, 629
McKIKNEY
David Rev. , 409, 423,
624, 666, 667
G. R., 899
Harriet (Clasen), 899
H. B. , 899
H. R., 879
James, 899
J. C, 899
Jefferson, 899
John, 899
John L., 472, 477,
899
Lydia Turner, 899
Mortimer, 899
Rebecca Arthurs, 899
W. W. Rev., 646
McKINSEY
Anson, 670
McKISICK
William, 552
MchCNIGHT
Capt., 126
David, 687
James Capt., 342,
572
William, 539, 698
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
McLACHLIN
James, 937
James A., 937
John L., 937
Kate llcConnel, 937
Mary Stainbrook, 937
Nancy (Humes), 937
Phoebe (Coburn), 937
McLANE
John W, Col., 346,
357, 721, 898,
947, 1185
McL_\TCHEY
Benjamin D. , 967
Charles, 967
EUzabeth C. (Mitchell),
967
Ella. 967
Emma (HuU), 967
John D., 967
Joseph, 964
Joseph F,, 967
Martha R. Throop, 967
Mary Mitchell, 968
Mary R. Canfield, 964
Samuel, 968
Samuel W. , 967
Susan Dale, 967
William, 967
William M., 967
Mclaughlin
Amanda M. (Meyler),
1035
Elizabeth (Magee), 977
EUzabeth C. (Gilson),
914
James, 155, 162, 598,
600. 613, 614
Jane (Sweney), 854
John, 629, 914
John Rev,, 584
L. F. , 332, 651, 652
Mary Ann (Conover). 913,
914
Susan Kerr, 914, 915
WUliam, 313, 315, 430,
445
McLAY
WUliam, 634
McLEAK
Lt. , 130
Alice RusseU, 752
Archibald, 96
Catherine Reed, 997
Charles Courtney Dr..
752
D. H. A. Rev., 997
Daniel Rev., 273, 623,
629, 996, 997
Frederick Hector, 752
J. Rev., 704, 795
Jane Courtney, 752
John T., 752
Margarette Glover (King),
997
Mary Glover, 997
Nancy (White), 997
W. F. Dr., 325, 624
William, 320, 997
McLELAND
Eveline Hotchkiss,
848
McLEOD
Alexander Dr., 379,
380
McMAHON
Jane (Patten), 755
McMASTER
A. A. Rev., 593
Elizabeth (Patton).
1141
James, 629
John, 690, 691
R. C, 691
McMASTERS
Thompson, 626, 693
McMATH
— , 1139
James, 274
McMICHAEL
See also McMichan
Charles, 555, 559
John, 315, 553, 554
Margaret McGranshan,
996
Mary McKay, 990
Mary McQueen (Randolph),
864
Matthew, 544, 996
Thomas, 292, 553
William Rev,. 622
McMICHAN
James, 542, 543
Joseph. 542. 543
MCMILLAN
Rev., 593
Daniel, 659
James, 561, 659
Julia (Sebaugh), 1062
Sarah (Smith), 1087
McMILLEN
Adda, 752
Ada, 882
Adelia (Rockwell),
881
Alice (Barns), 881
Amos, 882
Annie, 752
Caroline (McDowell),
882
Clara (Weller), 881
David, 881
DelQah M. (Deeter),
881
EUa, 752
Emma (McGray), 881
Harriet (Morse), 882
J. J. Dr., 667
James, 881, 882, 1131
Jane, 881
Jane Bradley, 752, 882
Jane (Sloan), 882
John, 752, 881, 882
John Rev., 996
J. WaUace, 881
Livona Foust, 881
Maggie, 752
Martha, 882
McMILLEN continued
Martha WiUiams, 881
Mary, 752, 882
Mary Mahoney, 752
Mary Thompson, 881
Minnie (Cooper), 881
Robert, 881
Sarah, 881
Sarah (Morse), 882
Sarah (Smith), 1087
Sylvester, 882
T., 545
Thomas, 545, 881
William, 752, 882
McMULLEN
Andrew R., 1034
Annie J., 1034
Annie J. Karr, 1034
Clyde, 1131
George, 1034
Hugh, 1034
John, 1034
Lucy (Phillips), 938
Mary I. E., 1034
Mattie J. Parks
(Merritt), 1131
Robert, 415
Robert J., 1034
Wilbur, 1131
Waiiam, 1034
William S. , 1034
McMURTY
J. A., 667
Joseph, 666
W. T. Dr., 908
McNABB
Joseph Rev., 623,
684
McNAIR
Alexander, 300
MUton H. , 444
McNALIS
James, 132
MoNALLY
■ John, 400
McNAIVIARA
Benjamin, 868
C. C, 1039
Elizabeth (Shryock),
769
James, 639, 660
John, 315
Josiah, 659
Margaret M. Peterman,
868
Maria M. Power. 1039
Mary (Power), 1020,
1029, 1040
M. M., 624
Thomas, 485
McNEAL
Archie, 1160
Benjamin, 440
Martha Ryan, 1160
McNEEL
Capt. , 1012
McNUTT
Albert E., 910
Anna J. Caldwell, 910
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Index of Nanies continued
McNUTT continued
David, 910
Elizabeth, 910
Elizabeth Burns, 910
Emma, 910
Francis, 910
Hannah (Morrow), 910
James, 910
Jane (Hays), 910
John B., 910
Joseph, 577, 910
Mary, 910
Mary A., 910
WUliam, 910
William C, 910
Mcpherson
Gen., 1022
McQueen
Alexander, 967
Ann (Mackey), 967
Bryon A. , 967
Daniel, 967
Donald, 967
Donald A. , 967
Grace (Black), 967
Grace Davidson, 967
Jane (Harkness), 967
John, 542, 543, 544
Josephine, 967
Margaret (Hewell), 967
Mary (McMlchael). 864
Mary Mickel, 967
Mary J., 967
Sarah, 555
McQUISTON
A, J., 313
Andrew, 689, 690, 1157
Andrew J., 315, 320,
1157, 1158
David L. , 1157
EUzabeth (McClure), 1157
FredH., 1157
Helen F., 1157
James E,, 1157
John, 630
John F,, 1157
Joseph L., 1157
Josephine, 1157
ICate W. Young, 1157
Mary A. (Graham),
1157
Nancy Findley, 1157
Nancy J. (Adams), 1157
Rachel (Dickson), 865
Robert F., 1157
S. L., 544
Sarah Long, 1157
Sarah L. , 1157
WUliam, 1157
William A., 1157
McSPARREN
Blanche (Burlingham),
1003
C. A., 1003
McTIER
John, 659
McVITTY
Rev. I. W.. 555
McVITTY continued
Isaac W. Rev,, 545,
555
J. W. Rev., 624, 667
McWILLIAMS
, 633
J. C., 1155
John, 633
Mary A. (Lang), 1155
Nancy (Blair), 911
MACK
Maggie J. (Kerr), 916
Mary Jane (Kerr), 916
Robert, 584
MAC KAY
Capt., 88
MACKELDUFF
Nancy M. (Culbertson),
724
Ann McQueen, 967
Annie, 952
David, 605
David Lathen, 952
Elias, 952
Jeremiah, 967
Libbie C. (Burt), 952
Sarah Ann Polly, 952
MACOMB
Gen., 342
MADIGAN
John L. Rev., 401,
402
MADILL
Gen., 773
MADISON
James Pres., 117,
340, 419,
John R. , 485
MADALE
Alvin Rev., 1038
Emma J. (Parsons),
1038
MAGAW
Adeline Chappotin, 752
Adeline Louise Shryock,
753, 770
Elizabeth S. (Fuller),
739, 753
Ethel, 753
G. Selden, 753
I. Thorp, 753
L. C, 244-246, 446,
451, 461, 770,
1074
Leon C, 739, 752,
753
Leona, 753
Louis Deb. , 753
Samuel B., 264, 266,
379, 414, 451,
504, 752
Sophie M. Selden, 753
Susan E. Gray (Thorp),
753
W, A, V. 275
wiuiam,"393, 699
WiUiam A. V., 384,
434, 435
-93-
MAGAW continued
Col. Williams, 274,
384, 386, 439,
453, 752
MAGEE
Albert H. , 978
Ambrose M. , 978
Andrew Lewis, 978
Ann, 979
Anna, 978
BeUe (Robinson), 978
Catherine (Coyle), 978
Catherine Rafferty, 978
Daniel M., 977
Elizabeth McLaughlin,
977
Francis, 615
Francis P., 977
Hannah Griffin, 977,
978
Henry, 978
Ira F. , 978
John, 977, 978, 979
John B., 977, 978
John J., 978
John R., 978
Joseph, 977
Loretta Magee. 978
Margaret Ajin Nash, 979
Margaret L. (Thompson),
982
Martha, 978
Martha J. Bennett, 971
Mary, 978
Mary (Brannon), 978,
Mary CocUia, 977
Mary Winlfleld, 978
Nancy (GQson), 978
Nancy Ellen (Morris),
978
P. S. , 971
Patrick, 977, 982
Roger, 978
Rosanna, 978
Sarah (Dougherty), 977,
982
Thomas S. , 978
William R., 977
WUllam S., 977
MAGILL
Charles, 990
Georgina, 990
Hattie K. , 990
James, 990
Jennie, 990
Margaret Kennedy, 990
Mary Caska, 990
Samuel W. , 383, 430,
431
MAGINNIS
James R., 614, 654
William, 654, 669
MAHONE
, 355
MAHONEY
Caroline B. (Logan),
749
Delia A. Blakeslee, 1002
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
MAHONEY continued
John, 444, 749, 752
Mary (Alcilillen), 752
P., 1002
MAIN
L. B. , 616
T. W., 490
iVLAINE
Bessie, 794
Charles, 794
Elizabeth (Lewis). 794
EsteUa, 794
Hannah (Edwards), 794
Harry, 794
Lucy (Choate), 794
^lary Kennedy (Hodge),
794
Moses, 794
Nancy, 794
Nathan, 794
Rebecca, 794
MAJOR
Anna V. (Jude), 1007
Elmer E. , 1007
Harry A., 1007
James H. , 1007
Jane (Marshall), 1007
Jones, 635, 1007
Samuel E., 1007
Sarah E. Chenworth,
1007
William, 635
WiUiam J., 1007
William M., 635
Wilmer F,, 1007
MAKEN
Thomas, 57, 66
MALIN
MALLERY
John, 866
Laura (Marshall), 866
William, 512
MALLORY
Frank V.. 316
Sarah (Cauvel), 1154
MALM
Lewis, 486
MALONE
L^shly, 146
MALONEY
Catherine Flick, 831
Charles H., 831
Daniel, 573, 831
Florence E., 831
Forest D. , 831
Hiram A., 831
Isabella Hunter, 897
James, 827, 821
Jessie (Greenfield), 827
Kate, 827
Myra M. Leonard, 831
Orville, 897
WiUie A, , 831
MALROY
D. D., 735
MALROY continued
Mary Dunn, 735
JMALTBY
G. W. Rev., 392, 703
W. W. Rev., 703
MAMBOURG
Leopold, 442
MANDEL
N., 403
MANG
Henry L. , 1065
Mary M. Waters, 1065
:\I ANGEL
Margaret (CognevQle),
MANGES
A., 540
MANING
Clayton E. , 937
Effie, 937
John, 937
Mary, 937
Mary A. Lamphear,
937
Nora, 937
Ollie, 937
Sarah MunneU, 937
WiUiam M. , 937
William O., 937
MANKEL
Celia (Rubner),
1122
MANN
Andrew, 544
Catherine (Hanes),
865
Electa (Cook), 866
Frances, 866
Helen, 866
Jerusha, 651
Josephine, 866
Mary Burhans, 866
Mary L. , 866
Orvis, 866
Ruhamah Barnum, 866
Slyvester, 564
William, 866
MANNING
See also Maning
Abraham, 831, 1081
Annie M. , 832
Anna M. Miller, 831
Charles B., 832
Fred, 832
George V., 831, 832
Hannah, 831
J. S. Rev., 691
John Capt. , 39
John C, 555
Martha (Benedict), 1081
Nellie H., 832
Stella E. , 832
William A., 831
MANSFIELD
J. B, , preface
J. H., 475
MANTER
Alva, 594
MANTON
Frank, 1021
Sarah Foster, 1021
MANVILLE
Carrie A. (Heard),
850
Celestia E. (Slocum),
852
EUa L. . AUee, 872
George D. , 872
Harriet E. Stebbins,
850
Henry, 850
Henry W. , 852
Jean M. , 850
John Milton, 850
Mary M. (Davis), 850
Matilda Wait, 850
MA PES
George E., 478
MARCH
Prudence (Drake), 928
MARCY
Adelia M., 1120
Carrie D. , 1120
Elizabeth (Kingsley),
1119
Emily (Ames), 801,
809
Emily J., 1120
Esther J., 1120
Jane Lyon (Hahn),
1120
J. Cliften, 325
Jemina (Birchard),
925, 963
J. H., 245, 246, 332,
680
Joseph H. , 1120
Lorenzo A,, 1120
Mary (Floyd). 1120
Rebecca C, 1120
Sarah A. (Crawford),
1120
MARGACH
L. F., 456
MARIN
Sieur, 156, 159
MARION
Willis, 486
MARKER
Henry, 700
MARKES
Abram, 1023
Annie, 1023
Beulah (Hale). 1023
MARKHAM
Charlotte, 978
F. L. , 620
Frank L. Dr., 978
George, 511, 978
R. F. (Rev.), 600
Vella M. (Payne), 796
William, 48. 51, 58,
Index of Names continued
MARKHAM continued
61. 62. 67. 68. 69
MARKLE
Joseph, 132
Samuel. 536
MARKLEY
John, 580
MARKS
J. J., 485
J. J. Dr., 678
M. J., 485
MARLAND
Ralph, nil
MARLEY
Angeline (McCauley),
861
David A., 861
Frank W., 861
George, 535
Henry, 534, 535, 860
Henry P., 860, 861
Homer P., 861
James J.. 535. 860,
861
JohnW. Dr., 861
Julia A., 861
Julia A, Hart. 860.
861
Kingston S.. 861
M. Rev.. 510
Marllla H. Pierce,
WUUam H.. 861
MAR LIN
Ralph. 265. 300. 302.
312. 379
Rali^ Maj., 342
MARLOW
C. D, , 652
MARLY
Henry. 372
MARQUARDT
Catherine (Voltz), 1158
MARS
Adelaide. 917
Benjamin, 917
Benjamin J., 584
Isabel iMcGinnett), 917
John Alexander, 917
John Andrew. 917
John J., 917
Mary (Kerr), 916
Mary Edith, 917
Nancy Alexander, 917
Nancy (Kerr), 915, 916
Rebecca Breed, 917
Susan E. Conover. 914
William, 584, 917
MARSH
See also March
— , 511
Barbara (Hartman), 743,
875
C. R. , 302, 311
Cyrus C, 511, 794
Danforth, 794
D. M.. 475
Fannie A. Wescott, 794
MARSH continued
Fred Carter, 794
George Danforth, 794
Helen Langdon, 783
J., 540
John, 549, 550
Lorln, 512
Mary R. (Bresee), 945
Minerva, 794
Rush Duane, 794
Samuel, 563
MARSHALL
— , 525
Ada (Jamison), 998
Agnes, 998
Amanda (Englehaupt),
1019
Alexander P. , 870
Betsy (Wasson), 902
Clinton, 870
Daniel, 315
David, 997, 998, 1185
Elizabeth (Wasson),
888
EUa Randolph, 870
Georgle Logan, 998
Harrison, 870
Isaac, 577
Isabel (Leonard), 866,
870
Isabella Mrs., 577
Isabella (Ford), 1082
James, 870
James G. , 870
James P., 993. 998
jEme, 629
Jane (Major), 1007
John, 866, 870
John A., 998
JohnW., 998, 1185
Joseph, 622, 997, 1185
Landslng, 870
Laura (Mallery), 866
Lena M., 998
Margaret (Shonts), 997
Martha Pelton, 1185
Mary Ellen, 870
Mary Craven, 993
Mary Thompson, 628,
997, 1185
Mary (Waid), 997,
998, 1185
Michael, 626, 997, 1185
Nathaniel, 549, 550
O. H, , 86
Perry, 630
Sally (Christy), 997
Samuel, 629
Sarah C. Logan, 995,
998, 1156
Sarah E. Power, 1039
Scott A,, 315, 995, 997.
998, H56
S. W. , 1039
WUUam, 998
William H., 866, 998
MARSTELLER
B. Rev., 705
-95-
MARTIN
— , 4"S, 625
Abrahaj-:!, 553
Alexar.aer Rev. , -124
Angelir.e (McGiU), S77
Anna Belle (Jackson),
1096
Charles, 582
Elner (MaxweU), 832
Ellen A. Hazzard, 1095,
1096
Fanny (Shafer), 862,
1133
Ida J. (Patterson), 1104
Jacob, 577, 909
James, 536, 630, 862
L. L., 1096
Lena May (Robison),
1096
Major, 341
Mary (Allen), 1137
Mary E. (Ehrgett), 1109
May (Titus), 463
Minerva Linn, 909
Ralph, 503, 523
Rebecca Robinson, 862
Robert, 315, 523, 524,
630
Sarah Smith, 1104
Susannah (Town), 727
Thomas, 6, 170, 171,
236, 1104
W. C. E. Dr., 1080
WUUam, 479
Z., 1095, 1096
MARTS
W. G. Rev., 520
MARTZALL
Maria (Henry), 1157
MARVIN
Amanda (Beardsley),
1070
James, 424
James Rev,, 424, 456
John, 515, 516
Judge, 344
Sallle (Drake). 500,
779
MARYFIELD
Agnes Pierce, 1032
Lewis, 1032
MASIKER
Ara, 1171
Avery W. , 1171
Clarissa (Wood), 1171
EUza C. (Waid), 1171,
1178
George K., 1171
Jacob, 1171
James H. , 1171
MatUda I. (CutshaU),
930
Matilda J., 1171
Moses, 1171
WlUla, 1171
MASON
A. J., 644
Andrew J. Capt., 361, 644,
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
MASON continued
Charles, 96
David, 560,
i62.
Delilah Straw, 888
Eliza (Dickson), 879
Eunice, 605
George, 560, 562,
888
Isaac (Capt. ), 342,
560
J. M. Rev., 694
James, 629
John, 543
John (Hunter), 542, 543
Joseph, 561
Martha, 682
Samuel R., 132
Silas, 654
Susan (Bandley), 925
W. Y. , 691
MASTERS
James, 571, 572
John, 275
waiiam, 800
MATHER
Catherine Nash, 851,
979
J. A.. 490
MATSON
Anthony, 606, 609,
610. 698
Charles, 753
Helen (Canfield), 753
J. S. , 753
Patty Heatley, 609
Rachel Brish, 753
S, 132
William Paul, 753
MATTE SON
A,, 634
Albert, 978
Asa, 978
Elizabeth Richmond,
978
Emiline Bailey, 978
Gay lord, 620
George, 978
Harriet (Eldred), 978
Joel, 978
John S., 978, 979
L., 620
L., 620
Phebe, 600
Russell, 598, 600
MATTHEWS
— , 319
Almira Holcomb,
1027
Amelia Helmbrecht,
847
Elijah, 146
Harriet, 655, 1078
John, 655, 1078
John Rev., 696, 697,
704
Margaret (Morse), 882
MATTHEWS continued
Margaret Brown, 882
Mary (Bertram), 944
Tina J. Broughton,
788
WiUiam, 788, 882,
1027
MATTISON
Cynthia (Paddock),
950
MATTOCKS
See also Mattox
Henry, 542
J. H., 275
Jacob, 542
JohnH., 314, 344,
444
Joseph, 542, 545
Nancy, 392
Peter, 542
Richard, 542
Sarah (Minnis), 863
MATTOX
— , 272
MAUCH
Anna M. (Hanes),
865
Anna M. Shoup, 865
Henry, 865
MAUER
Sarah (Stitzer), 901
MAUGEH
D. B., 866
MALTREL
J. P. Rev., 615
MAVERICK
Samuel, 36
MAXON
Cyrena (Beebe), 873
Joseph, 873
Mary S. Freeman,
845
MAXWELL
Allen J. Rev. , 832
Burt, 1011
Chester, 832
Elner Martin, 832
Emeline Phelps, 832
Emma, 832
Frank, 810
George, 832
Harriet Long, 810
J. L. Rev., 482
John, 832
Lucy Baker, 1011
Margery M. (Strachan),
1134
Martha J. (Dunn), 735
Phebe (Bishop), 919
Phebe (Cianmings), 778
Sarah Jane (Thompson),
832
WiUiam, 426
MAY
— , 678
Elizabeth (Johnston),
1130
H. H. , 1090
MAY continued
Irwin, 552
John, 549-551
Josiah Rev. , 535,
540, 552, 688
Margaret H. (Bates),
1090
Mary (Porter), 868
Sarah Burchfield,
674
William, 270, 511,
674
MAYCOCK
Rev., 705
MAYNARD
Abigail Southworth,
787
Harriet L. Post,
980
Thomas, 980
MAYO
Elizabeth Miller, 1140
MAYS
WiUiam, 511
MEABON
Sarah (Freeman),
845
MEACHAM
Sophia (Eastman), 924
MEAD
, 1095
A. T. , 644
Agnes Wilson, 172. 173
Alexander, 173
Ashahel, 172, 175,
681
Catherine (Dunham),
173
Chambers, 175, 681
C. W., 450
Darius, 170-173, 181,
185, 186, 566
David Gen. , 153, 170-
175, 180, 181, 183-
186, 192, 236, 255,
265, 289, 296, 299,
302-304, 316, 320,
321. 333, 334, 336-
342, 371, 372-374,
385, 386, 404, 405,
414, 434, 435, 444,
461, 565, 571, 681,
714, 717, 737, 749,
883, 893
EUza S. Rogers, 852
Elizabeth (FarreUy),
172, 173, 304, 737
EUen (Bole), 1113
George. 1113
Horatio N., 592
Jane (Hutchinson), 173
Jennett Finney, 173
John, 170, 171, 174,
175, 185, 236, 255,
372, 566, 681, 682
Joseph, 170, 171, 175,
236. 691
Julia M. (Henry), 1151
Index of Names continued
MEAD continued
Margaret Bole, 1113
Margaret (Moore), 172,
173
Maria E. (Gill), 173,
741
0. L. Rev,, 393
Polly (Camp), 175
Robert, 173
Rutli Curtis, 172, 173
Sarah (Satterfield), 172,
173
WllUam. 172, 173, 175,
681
MEADE
Elizabeth (Farrelly), 737
George, 233
George G. Gen., l27,
128, 352, 353, 354,
730
MEAGHER
Martin Rev., 649
MEAKER
Phebe (Graham), 835
MEAL
F. H., 1154
Frank, 1154
Rella Z. (Ketner), 1154
MEASE
Emma J. (Weter), 1181
1. W. Dr., 1181
MECHLIN
J. L. Rev,, 545,
620, 705
MEEKHR
A. Rev., 552, 559
Adeline (Williams), 922
Anna (Knapp), 922
Barbara Frey, 922
Betsy (Dennis), 920, 922
Caleb, 561
John, 566, 920
Joseph, 920
Moses, 920
Patience (MiUer), 922
Polly (Gardner), 922
Rachel (Bishop), 919, 922
Sarah (Bishop), 922
Smith, 920, 922
William, 919, 920, 922
MEGAHEY
William. 490
MEGAPOLENSIS
Dominie, 31
MEHAFFEY
Andrew, 674
MEHAFFY
MEIGS'
Col., 1129
MELlTON
Alexander, 870, 990
Andrew, 553, 990
Anna Buzzard, 990
Bertie Gehr. 990
Elizabeth Ralston, 990
Francis, 870
Frank, 990
MELLON continued
FredH.. 990
Frederick S., 990
George, 990
ilenry A., 990
Isabella Porter, 870
John, 870
Lafayette, 990
Lizzie Buck, 990
Margaret (Adsit), 985
Margaret (Johnson), 828
Martha Adams, 990
Martha J. (Reed), 990
Mary, 870
Rachel, 870
Robert, 990
Sarah, 870
Sarah (Scott), 991
WUliam, 555, 990
William J. , 870
MELVIN
Annie, 1125
CelistiaE. (Birch),
1125
Edgar, 671
Henry, 671
John, 1125
ME MB RE.
Father, 143
MENARD
Libere (Mignault),
1096
MENDENHALL
J. K. Rev., 512
MENELY
Amanda Skell, 885
George, 885
MENOLD
I. L., 545
N. R., 545
S. P., 545
MERCER
Hugh Col., 161
MERCHANT
A. J. Rev., 577, 646
Alvin E., 783
Andalusia, 783
Anna Weller, 783
Irvle. 783
Luther, 499, 783
Margaret, 783
788
Mertle, 783
Reuben D., 783
Slater M. , 783
Susan (Bartlett), 783
MERCY
Rebecca (Rockwell), 813
MEREDITH
Stephen, 449
MERRELL
See also Merrill
J. S., 489
MERRIAM
Lois C. (Slocum), 852
MERRICH
Rebecca (Faulkner),
1115
-97-
MERRICK
, 616
John M. Rev., 394
MERRILL
Albert, 1131
Alice (Sheets), 899
Amanda A. (Wilson),
899, 1136
Any (Combs), 899
Ansel, 899
Caroline R. Lutz, 1131
Edgar C, 1131
Elizabeth Moyer, 1131
Florence, 899
George V. R., 1131
Hattie, 899
H. M. Rev., 649
Ida May, 1131
Jeanette Langdon, 783
Johnson, 619
Laura, 899
Laura Swett, 1131
L. G. Rev., 624, 899,
1136
Luella (Seyler), 8P9
OUve H. (Seymour), 1131
Renssalaer, 1131
Sarah E. McElroy,
1131
MERRIMAN
Crawford, 899
Elizabeth Oris, 899
George, 283, 312, 536,
899
Henrietta Harrington, 899
Herman, 899
Joanne, 899
WllUam, 899
MERRITT
Andrew Maxwell, 1131
Anna Miller, 910
C, 1062
Edie, 911
EUphalet P., 910, 911
Elsa A., 910
Emma A. (Sebaugh),
1062
Enos, 910
George, 1131
Isaac, 1131
James, 910, 911
Jane Johnston, 113 1
Jane (Runnella), 910
Laura A. Lester, 910
L. F. Rev., 512
Margaret (Wlnlngs), 910
Mattie J. Parks iMcMullen),
1131
Mellnda, 910
Perses (Lukecook), 910
Ransom, 910
Thaddeus, 910
William, 910
MERWIN
Emma (Shryock), 769
Noble H., 769
MESELSTY
George Rev. , 484
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
MESSER
Amos, 670
METCALF
. 431, 745
L. H., 315
Richard H. Rev.. 394
aiETLER
George, 511
JVIEY
Cornelius Jacobson, 5,
15, 19, 20
MEYER
George Rev. , 400
Henry, 485
MEYERS
Alexander, 432
JMEYLER
Amanda M, McLaughlin,
1035
George M. , 642, 1034
Maria (Shontz), 992
Mary, 1034
Mary (Christy), 790
Mary I. (Leffingwell),
1035
Morris, 1034
Nancy (Foster), 1013
Sarah (Wait), 1034
anCHAEL
Jacob, 771
John, 642
Lena (Striffler), 771
MICHEL
Anna Theresa, 753
Barbara Futler, 753
Charles, 753
Edward, 753
Enes, 753
Jacob, 753
Kate Dudenhoeffer, 753
Lena, 753
Louis, 753
Lucy, 753
MICKLE
Anthony, 967
Emery, 612
Henry, 611
Katie, 831
" Lucy (Morton), 611,
967
Mary (McQueen), 967
Mary Adella Luke, 831
Perry, 831
MIFFLIN
Thomas Gov., 114, 115,
116, 132, 169, 173
MIGNAULT
Joseph E., 1096
Joseph E. N. Rev., 481,
485, 1096
Libere (Menard), 1096
MILES
Edward M. (Rev.), 395
George Capt., 602, 603,
604, 953
George W., 953
Henrietta M. Brown, 953
James, 269, 274
MILES continued
Jane (Bemus), 714
John. 581, 582
Polly Storer, 953
Tabitha (TerrQl). 854
Thomas H., 953
waiiam, 265, 274,
299, 714
William B. , 953
MILL
J. A., 478
MILLARD
A. J.. 634
IVnLLER
, 531
Rev, A. L. , 512,
577, 624, 646,
657
Abner, 634
Agnes, 753
Albert J., 1158
Almera Brookhouser,
874
Almira Brown, 832, 833
Almira L.. 795
Almira M. (Shreve).
798
Alonze, 924
Alvah D., 832
Alvin. 924
Alvinia. 924
Anna Brown. 924
Anna (Merritt), 910
Anna M. (Manning),
831
Ar villa, 924
Barbara, 520, 611
Barbara Ann, 794
C. A.. 540
Caroline, 924, 1158
Caroline L, Shaw,
833, 1063
Catherine (Eckstein),
1158
Catherine (Voltz),
1158
Charles C, 991
Charles J., 1007
Charles W., 444, 753
Christina, 611
Daniel, 622
Daniel H., 1120
Dinah Garwood, 832
Edna J., 1120
Edson B. , 833
Eli Rev.. 563, 679
Eliza. 1128
Elizabeth. 831
Elizabeth (Maye). 1140
Elizabeth (Shriver. 1140
EmUy. 924
Emma. 1158
Ernest. 1158
Ezra B., 753
Friend E., 991
George. 520, 600, 602,
610, 6U, 794, 795,
1109, 1158
-98-
MILLER continued
George K. , 545
George P., 874
George W., 795. 1114,
1120
Gertrude (Perry), 1075
Hannah (Manning), 831
Harmon, 924
Harrison C, 795
Hiram P., 1140
I, C. 691
Isaac. 794. 795. 872
J. H. Rev., 510
J. T., 1127
Jacob T. , 990
James, 315, 316, 634,
924
James C, 991
Jane (Findley), 1109
Jesse, 923, 1140
Jerusha, 832
John, 270, 924, 1007,
1128, 1140, 1158
John A., 795
John G., 1158
John M. , 832, 833
John W., 990, 991
Joseph, 603, 991
Josiah v., 795
Judson H., 795
Julia A, (Shaw), 1063
Louise, 1158
Lucinda (Holcomb),
1027
M. B. , 490
Mahala, 924
Margaret Erwin, 923
Margaret (Gibson), 1128
Margaret (Hull), 964
Maria (Purdy), 1007
Marion, 753
Martha (McCartney),
936
Mary, 480, 1158
Mary (August), 1066
Mary Espy. 753
Mary (Trace), 1134
Mary (Ward), 960
Mary Louisa (Colter),
1114, 1120
Maryette (Cunningham),
924
May L. Parkhurst, 1007
M. B. . 490
Michael. 622. 624
MUo. 922
MUoH.. 1140
Mina Lodema (Collem),
1127
Minerva (Willey), 605,
961
Myron M. , 1140
Nancy A., 795
Nelson, 924
Nettie. 753
O. K., 216
Orrin. 634
Orrin Rev., 393. 394
Index of Names continued
MILLER continued
Parker E., 795
Patience Allee, 794,
795, 872
Patience :\Ieeker, 922
R. L., 132
Rebecca Steele, 923
Reinhart, 484
Rhoda (Eastman), 924
Robert P., 311, 312,
447, 594, 595, 923-
924
Sally McDowell, 990
Sally A. (Spencer), 991
Samuel A., 832-833,
1063
Samuel K., 1140
Sarah A., 490
Sarah A. McKay, 1120
Sarah E. Jones, 991
Seymour, 832
Sidney R., 795
Silence Ellis, 1140
Sophia, 1158
Sophrania M. Baldwin,
753
T. J., 555
Varnum, 924
Walter, 923
Walter B., 991
WiUiam, 831, 1081
WUliam A., 795
William J. Rev., 649
Zebulon, 634
MILLIGAN
Jane (Nelson), 867, 1131
John, 867, 1131
Maggie (SiUer), 1086
WnlTnm, 572
MILLS
, 1097
Rev., 634
Austin, 671
Clarence B. , 1144
Edith, 1144
Eva M. Birchard, 1144
Frank W., 1144
F. W., 1144
Julia A. Erwin, 844
Louis, 774
Mary Ann Wilson, 774
MILNER
Charles, 993
Eliza (Young), 993
Jane (Alexander), 993
MINER
Clara M., 1114
C. W. (Rev.), 1114
Ida A. Colter), 1114
MINIUM
Amanda F. Sherred,
784
Catherine (Berlin), 889
EUzabeth (Hazen), 1115
Elizabeth (Knerr), 1121,
1154
Haimah Peiffer, 1121
MINIUM continued
Heniy, 609, 696,
701, 703, 1121
Henry L. , 783, 784
Jacob, 515, 7 83
Magdalena, 699
Marion, 701
Mary Wise, 1182
Michael, 1182
Simon S. , 704
Susan Saeger, 783
MINNELEY
C. C, 594
MINNIS
Alfred, 1110
Arthur, 544
Caroline, 864
Clarissa S. Herrington,
1110
E., 878
Edna J. (Wright), 784
Edward, 1110
Ernest J., 784
George B. , 864
Gertrude G. , 784
Henrietta, 1110
James Donald, 311,
495, 496, 501,
784
Jessie, 1110
John, 496, 674, 784,
863, 864
Joseph G. , 864
Josephine (Chapman),
784
Loduskle Drake, 779,
784
Marlon, 1110
Mary (Lackey), 863
Nancy E., 864
Rachel C. Boyd, 864
Sarah AUen, 864
Sarah A., 1110
Sarah Ann (Scowden),
496, 674, 784
Sarah Mattocks, 863-
864
Tama Hartman, 876
Theodore, 1110
Thomas, 1110
Victor H. , 864
William, 863, 864
WiUlam Fuloher, 784
Wmiam W., 864
MINER
Mark C, 521
Samuel, 311, 482
MINSENIER
Elizabeth (Scheafnocker),
767
MINTY
Col., 1100
MITCHELL
Abigail, 968
Adeline Culbertson,
811
Anna, 811
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MITCHELL contir.uca
Aurella Gage, 806,
811
Bertie, 811
Clarissa (Porter),
813
Cooper, 967
David H., 476
EUza, 967
EUzabeth C, 968
Elizabeth C. McLatchey,
967
EUa (Slverllng), 811
Eunice (Isherwood),
811
Florence E., 811
George W., 811, 968
Hannah Weston, 811,
813
Harper, 282, 432
Harriet (Robblns), 811,
Henry, 967-968
J. S, , 692
James W. , 811, 967
Jane (Straw), 968, 1122
Lewis H. , 988
L. Halsey, 811
Lyeander, 967
Mabel, 811
Maria, 968
Mary, 580, 968
Mary Catling, 803, 811
Mary Cooper, 967
Mary (McLatchey), 968
Mary E, (Lyman-Watson),
968, 1122
Mary P. Hodges. 968
Nancy (Landon), 828
Nancy (Murdock), 869
Nathan, 609-610,
811, 813, 967, 968.
1122
OUve, 968
Perry, 968
Peter, 811, 813, 967
Peter, 811, 813, 967
PoUy (Holden), 811
Samuel L. Dr. , 381
Sarah, 968
Susan (Culbertson), 811
^Ivestor M., 803, 811
William, 581, 611,
806, 811, 967
MOCK
David Rev., 396
MODE
Phoebe (Hall), 1057
MOE
Hiram, 770
Mary J. (Smith), 770
MOFFAT
Alvira Wright, 943
Lawrence, 943
Mary (Hays), 908
MOI
Ella J. HiUa, 1027
History of Cra\vford County, Pennsylvania
MOI continued
T. M.. 1027
MOLL
Eli. 688
MOLTHROP
David, 416, 454
WiUiam, 416
MONDERAU
Harvey James, 1138
Isaac, 1138
John, 1138
Nancy McDill, 1138
Susan Sieurin, 1138
MONKS
WiUiam Rev., 646
MONNIN
Catherine Countes,
1103
John P., 1103-1104
Louisa (Deamason),
1104
Mary, 1104
Nicholas, 575, 1103,
1104
ilONROE
Joshua Rev., 661,"
704
MONTAGUE
E., 1012
E. T. , 649
Mary E. (Bolard),
1012
W. H. , 650
MONTGOMERY
Eliza (McKay), 1061
Hugh, 300, 636
James, 865
James H. , 424
Margaret (Hill), 865
Martha (Legan), 995
Martin, 639
Nancy (McKay), 936
Rev., 482
R. H. , 592
Robert, 646, 684
Sarah Fulton, 865
MOODY
George O. Dr., 326,
331
MOOK
Absalom, 703, 874,
1158
Allison, 1158
Bertha, 1158
David Rev., 858, 1158
Fred, 1158
Grant, 1158
Harrite (PreU), 1158
Hattie (Collom). 1158
Josiah, 1158
Levi, 1158
Lucinda (Hatch), 1158
Margaret Smith, 858, 1158
Martha (Yest), 1158
Sarah Brookhauser, 874,
1158
MOOK continued
Sarah E. (Dean),
858, 1158
Tamzin, 1158
Tamzin (Douglass),
1158
Wallace, 701, 1158
MOON
P., 703
Samuel, 435
MOORE
A. D. Capt. , 936
Adeline (Wasson),
888
Ann Sheakley, 867
Anna (Dick). 305,
729
Charles, 908
Charlotte (Clark),
934
Clinton F. , 882, 888
Cornelia (Smith),
901
Edward. 882
Edward L. . 882
Emily S. . 882
George, 312
Hannah (Rushmore).
836
Homer C, 882
Hugh, 867
James, 300, 405
Jane Hays, 908
Jesse Judge, 301,
302. 305, 311.
379, 414, 540,
729
John, 463, 476
John H.. 882. 1124
Laura Weller. 882
Maggie E. (Waid).
1171
Margaret Mead. 173
Margaret (Mumford),
867
Marietta (Gilson). 914
Martha W.. 882
Mary A. (Birch). 882.
1124
Mary A. Irwin. 882
Mary A. (Livermore).
748
Olevia Titus. 463
Rebecca (Hays), 908
S. B. Rev.. 649.
657
William Major. 110,
111, 173, 313,
342, 376, 406
WUliam A. , 597
MOOS
Adam. 489
MORAN
Mary (Htmebaugh). 782
WUliam, 499
MOREHEAD
MOREHEAD continued
Elizabeth P. (Waid).
1167, 1168, 1180
John, 1168
Lydia, 1168
Robert, 1167, 1168,
1180
Sarah Clark, 1167,
1168, 1180
Sarah (Finney), 1168
Temperance (Ferguson),
1167-1168
Thomas, 1168
WUliam C, 1168
MOREHOUSE
John, 564
Phoebe (Vredenburg),
1064
WUliam, 886
MORDOFF
C. J., 907
Rosina Espy, 907
MORE LAND
B. E., 471, 1091
John, 687
MOREY
Hannah (Rounds),
1075
Sallie (Thomas), 1077,
1166
MORGAN
— , 666, 963
Adeline Hotchkiss,
849
C. E., 715
Charles B. Capt.,
346, 356
F. H., 432. 519
George O. . 432, 519
J. R., 937t938
Jeanette (Gould), 1162
John. 129, 975, 1091
Julia M. Benninghoff,
715
Nicholas, 937
R. Rev., 512, 513,
619
Reauh Gilbert, 938
Rose McGrath, 937
Sarah (Corey; Fish).
975
Susan Beedy. 963
MORLEY
Alonze W.. 1015,
1035, 1041
Chester, 1035
Joseph E., 1035
Lucinda (Avery), 1015
Maria (Prusia), 1041
Mercy B. , 1035
Myra L. (Sheldon), 1035
Polly Hopkins, 1035
Sophia B. (Lore), 1035
Tryhena E. Hopkins,
1035
MORRELL
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Index of Names continued
MORRELL continued
Hiram. 652
MORRILL
Paul, 1039
Sarah F. Power,
1039
MORRIS
— , 657
Amelia (Ross), 1041
David, 439, 535, 561
Elizabeth (Bloomfleld),
506, 812
Elizabeth Wasson, 888
Elmira E. Rogers,
1042
Gouverneur, 112
HopestU Jones, 878
J. B., 535
J. M. Rev., 393, 486
Jacob Rev., 605
Jennie (Goodrich), 975
John, 372, 743, 878,
1041
John F. Capt., 313,
314, 346, 356,
357, 444
Josiah, 1042
Levi, 765
Lewis, 89
Mary (Frazler), 739
Mary Jane (Richmond),
765
Nancy Ellen (Magee),
978
Phoebe L. (Hartman),
743
R. E., 888
Robert, 105, 112, 231,
233, 506
Robert Hunter (Gov. ),
5, 89-90, 91, 92,
93, 103
Sarah A. (Jones), 878
Saraph Fish, 975
WlUlam B., 564
WUUam S., 311
MORRISON
Abljah, 132
Asa Rev., 651
C. L. , 878
J. M. Prof., 703
John W., 454, 477
JohnD., 454
Joseph, 286, 273,
311, 315, 414, 451
Mary Ingels, 878
Robert S. Rev., 394
MORROW
Hannah MoNutt, 910
J. J., 691
J. O. Dr., 331, 332
James, 684
Mary J. Jenkins, 1058
Samuel, 910
Thomas, 1058
MORSE
Alice E. (Root),
954
Amy Benedick, 954
Amy S. , 954
Anna LanWon, 880
Aretemus, 954
Arminda, 882
Caroline (McKelvey),
882, 883
E. Rev., 694
Eliza, 480
EUa, 954
Emma Bowman, 944
Emma M. , 883
Erastus W., 882
Eunice (Decker), 809
Fortes Rev., 646, 704
Frank W., 954
George, 882
Hannah Landon, 954
Harriet (McMlllen),
882
Harriet F., 954
Helen M. (Little),
850
James, 605, 882, 954
Jane Fosburgh, 954
Jedediah, 203
Jessie, 1020
John, 882
Joseph, 671
Lydia Lambertson,
954
M. Elizabeth Doane,
894
Margaret Matthews,
882
Margaret T. (McKelvey),
882
Martha (Jenkins), 882
Mary (Coon), 882
MUo, 882
Philander, 953-954,
955
Philo, 880
Sally M. (Cornwell),
882
Sarah (McMlllen), 882
Sarah B. (Doane), 894
Timothy, 882
Triphena (McKee), 882
Trlphena Bradley, 882
William, 245, 298, 604,
882, 954
William C, 882
William v., 564, 882-883
Willis, 944, 954
Wlnthorp Rev., 894
MORTIMER
J. Rev., 703
MORTON
— , 99, 102, 103
A. C, 282
Darius, 795
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MORTON continLej
David, 611
Lucy (Mlckel), 967
Miner.a lee, 705
Prudei.ce, 795
Roscoe B., 795
Thomas, 116, 312
WiUiam H. , 795
MORY
D. C, 519
Stephen, 519
MOSES
A. B., 519, 811
Amasa F., 521, 311,
818
Anna B. Hanson, 811
Celestia (Geer), 793
Clarissa, 1035
Clarissa (Lawrence),
829
D. B., 1035
Edna M., 1035
Elnathan, 1035
Ernest, 811
Jesse P., 1035
Mary A. Foster, 811
Orisea H. Hewitt, 1035
Orrle M., 1035
Roy, 811
HOSIER
A., 926
Ablgial (Deichman),
850, 1147
Abraham, 850, 1147
Abram, 850
Alice L. (Church), 720
Archibald, 850
Austin, 512
Bertha, 850
Caroline Watson, 889
Catherine, 1182
Cora A. (Reynolds),
761
David, 889
Eliza Love, 850
Eliza (Stlre), 876
Elizabeth Erwln, 844
Elizabeth Hottensteln,
850, 1147
Ellen O.Voodring), 850
Gideon, 452
Harriet (Croop), 850
Jacob R., 703
John, 1182
Marcellus, 850
Mary (Moyer), 850
Mary (Wise), 1182
Nathan, 850
Patherla J. Burroughs,
926
Polly (Diehl), 1148
Robert, 850
Sarah Hower, 850
Sarah (Siverling), 850
Welthy Jane Hotchkiss, 848
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
MOSIER continued
William. 850
MOSS
Joseph, 1083
Polly, 694
Sarah Foust, 1083
MOSSXNGER
Andrew, 807
Maria (Gerow), 805,
807
JMOSSMAN
Rev. W. H., 593, 646,
994
Samantha (Gamble),
994
MOTT
Henry, 636, 539
MOTZ
Susan, 1182
MOUKS
Rev. William, 703
MOULTHROP
Alma C, 1035
Amy A. Bliss, 1035
Clara A. (Lints),
1035
F., 643, 1035
Flora, 1035, 1036
Harrison B. , 1035
Henry C, 1035
Mary E., 1035
MOULTON
Alonzo, 919
Augusta, 919
Priscilla Prescott,
919
MOULTRIP
WUliam, 573
MOURER
— , 536
MOUREY
Elizabeth (Wood),
MOWBRAY
George M,, 484
MOWRY
Elizabeth (Sherred),
1116
MOYER
Catherine Hower, 877
Elizabeth (Merrill),
1131, 1148
George, 385, 1122
Henrietta (Schanck),
1162
Henry, 623, 1148
Hettie (Salen), 816,
955
Jacob, 549, 551. 877
Maggie C, 885
Mary, 850, 855
Mary (Foust), 936
Rebecca (Straw). 1122
Rosanna (Diehl), 1148
W. F., 703
MOYERHOFFER
MOYERHOFFER continued
Rev., 679
MUCKINHAUPT
Rev.. 679
muCkinhoupt
Catherine (Peters),
_ 350
Emma (Payne), 850
Frank, 850
George, 850
George H., 850
John, 850
John A. , 850
Margaret Htmebaugh,
850
Margaret (Peters),
850
Mellie, 850
Morgan D. , 850
PhiUp, 850
Rosetta Hotchkiss, 848
Tamzen (Peters).
883
MULKIE
F. E., 635
MULLEN
Hannah (Britten),
927
John, 629
Matada Drlggs, 927
Rt. Rev. Tobias, 400,
402, 1042
William, 927
MULLIGAN
Rev.. 615
MULRAINEY
Robert. 459
MUMFORD
A. W. . 282, 316.
540, 866
Aaron, 866-867
Anna M., 867
Anthony W., 678
Catherine Wright. 546
IDavid, 550, 673, 675
DelQah, 679
Delilah (Peiffer), 1121
Hugh A,, 867
James, 546, 549, 550,
551. 552, 673, 866
James M., 867
Margaret Moore, 867
Peter, 673
S. E., 1100
Sarah A., 867
Sarah Dean, 867
Sarah (McFadden), 673
Sue E. (Thatcher), 867
William, 673
MUNCIE
Rev., 688
MONGER
F. W. . 789
LUlian Corey, 789
MUNNELL
Sarah (Manning), 937
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MUNSON
Elizabeth (Swanson), 91 £
Jemima (Wilcox), 963
Rebecca (Davenport),
725
MURDOCH
Agnes, 938
John, 938
MURDOCK
Andrew Rev. , 485
Annie (Biles), 869
Ezekiel, 923
Guy, 938,
Hugh, 292, 629
James, 869, 938
Jane, 938
Jane Jack, 938
Josephine, 938
Henriette Allen, 938
Mary Brawley, 938
Nancy Mitchell, 869
Susan, 938
William, 938
MURPHY
, 671
J. C, 430, 433
MURRAY
Rev., 997
A. Rev., 584
Fred H. , 754
H. N., 754
Laura (Hyde), 1094
Mary L. Blakeslee,
1001
Ruth A. Carpenter,
754
Sackett, 293
Sarah C. Sackett,
754
Thomas Dr.. 697, 698
William, 1001
William F,, 754
W. Sackett. 754
MURTRIE
Joseph, 292
MUSHRUSH
Desolate, 625
Lonely, 626
Michael, 542-544
Rosanna, 625
MUZZY
John. 551
MYERS
Anna Carman. 1113
C. H, , 754
Daniel, 659
Elizabeth McGranahan.
996, 1157
F. G., 754
George Rev. , 485
Henry, 1157
I. E., 754
Isaac, 754
Isaac E. Capt. , 754,
1083
J. A. Rev., 666
Index of Names continued
MYERS continued
Jacob, 660
Juliette (Baker), 944
L. C, 754
Lydia Fox, 754
M., 1113
Maria Swager, 754
Mary, 657
Michael, 682
PoUy Nelson, 867
Sarah A. (Braymer),
'073
Sr-zli M., 754
Susan (Hamman), 1109
naama:^
. 29. 30
NAGHEL
Major, 357
NARAMORE
Emma E. Deiter,
924
John. 924
Levi, 924
M. B. Dr., 921, 924
Sarah A. Barber (Campbell),
924
NASH
Catherine (Mather), 851,
979
Clara Jane, 979
Daniel T., 851
Frederick L., 851
George E., 851
James, 850, 851, 979,
1116
Joanna, 851
Joanna Sullivan, 851
John, 851, 979
John v., 851
Maggie (Cronan), 851
Maggie M,, 851
Margaret Ann Magee, 979
Margaret Ellen (Crownin),
979
Martin Irenue, 979
Mary, 851
Mary Callahan, 850,
979
Mary Ann (Wickham),
851, 979
Mary Helen Fuller,
979
Michael, 850, 851,
979
Michael H., 851
Paterick, 851, 979
Peter, 851
Thomas, 851, 979
Victoria Ann, 979
William, 246, 315,
850, 979
William M., 851
NASON
Edgar G. , 805
Llna Dow, 805
Maud, 805
William, 805
NASON continued
WUliam Dr., 657
NAUGLE
Susan (Leibersperger),
1155
NAVY
Ann GUson, 914, 1073
Christopher, 1073
Donna P, , 1073
Elizabeth (Reynolds),
1074
Emma Braymer, 1073
Estella (Bowman),
945
Henrietta E. , 1073 /
Jane (IDrake), 1067,
1079
Jeanette Hopkins,
John P., 1073
Louie A., 1073
Luarania V.. 1073
Martha E., 1073
Mary Heckard. 1074
Phillip, 653-654. 1074
William, 945
NEAD
Benjamin M., 40
NEAL
— , 503
John, 486, 667
Joseph, 667
R., 274
Robert, 667
NEARMON
Elizabeth (Shafer),
1133
NEEB
Mary (George), 1165
NEEDHAM
Robert, 38
NEGLEY
James S. , 132
NEGUS
Joshua, 506, 509,
797
Maria (Rossell), 797
Nancy, 797
Nancy Shreve, 506
NEIL
James, 456
NEILL
A., 311
Lewis, 414
NEILY
Berthie Burlingham,
1003
R. A., 1003
NELSON
Agnes (Johnston),
1132
Alanson H. Capt.,
917, 918
Annette D., 1036
Anna Randolph,
1132
Betsy (McDaniel), 867
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NELSOK continued
Charles E. (Dr.), 918
Cordelia (Bell), 1139
Daniel, 867
David, 315, 630,
684, 867
David Jr., 315, 552, 684,
1131, 1132
David St. Col., 292, 314,
342, 546, 549, 551,
Dunn, 867
Electra Strong, 917
Elizabeth (Line), 867
Emory, 867
Francis, 867
Frank, 867
George, 636, 639, 645,
661, 1036, 1047
Hannah Dunn, 867
Isaac, 313, 1036
James, 545, 639,
867, 1047
James H. , 1139
James M., 545
Jane (McClintock),
867
Jane Milligan, 867,
1131, 1132
Jane C. Johnston
(McKeUlp), 1132
Jennie B, , 1139
Jessie, 1036
John, 539, 639, 867,
John F.. 1138-1139
JohnH., 1036
John P., 1139
Joseph, 539
Leslie, 867
Lucy (Jones), 918
Lydia Bates, 1036
Margaret, 645
Margaret (Applegate),
867
Margaret (McDowell),
639
Marion (Hart), 1139
Martha Bell, 867
Martha D. (Hewitt).
1036
Mary. 918
Mary Kelley, 661,
1036
Mary Fatten, 867
Mary E. (Holcomb),
1036
Mary S.. 1139
Matilda J. (Sheldon),
1044
Nancy Jane (McCoy),
750
Norah (Keefer), 918
PoUy (Myers), 867
Robert, 639, 659,
660, 1036
R. Seymour, 1036
S. F.. 1044
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
NELSOiS; continued
Samuel, 867, 1138,
1139
Samuel H., 536, 540
Samuel S, , 1139
Sarah (Cochran), 1138
Sarah A. (Stitwell), 1047
Sarah A. (Wiliiams), 867
Sarah M. , 1139
Sarah P. Smith, 1138
Silas W., 1139
"Thomas, 684
William, 867, 917, 918
William S., 1139
NEVIN
John W. Rev.. 690,
1141
Maria (Fatten), 1141
NEVKS
Gibson, 691
NEWBERRY
, 1110
NEWBOLD
Caleb, 555
EUzabeth (First), 1127
J., 1127
Margaret, 555
NEWCOMB
Betsey (Rundell), 1020
NEWELL
C. M., 634
Fanny (Harrington), 1006
Jane (Hanna), 1071
N., 1006
NEWENHAUSEN
Derk Jan, 703
NEW LIN
Alexander W, Rev. ,
424
NEWMAN
Ellen Boileau, 715
NEWTON
Edmund C, 671,
1107
Eliza Smith, 1107
Elizabeth Greenlee,
1036
Elizabeth Wiekal,
1181
Eva A. (Rose), 1036
George, 969, 1036
George W., 1036
Harriet (Ralya), 991
James H. , 1036
Margaret (Vrooman),
1107
Martha, 1036
Martha E. , 1036
Mary E. (Stoddard),
1036
Phebe (Sutton), 99
Robert G., 1036
Russell, 99
Sarah V. (Vrooman),
1107
Seth T., 1181
Susan Kelly, 915
NEWTON continued
Wyram, 556
NEY
O. N. Rev., 593
NICE
Charles, 132
NICHOLS
Adis E., 1037
Amret Cass, 808
Anna J. North, 1037
Edna T. (Folsom),
806
Eliza A. (Herrick),
808
Forrest R., 649,
1036-1037
Frederick A., 806
George Rev. , 394
Ira, 808
J. H., 433
John, 409, 641
JohnD., 431, 745
Louisa Shaw, 1063
Miranda Smith, 786
Miss Cotton, 1127
Polly Gleason, 1037
Polly (Root), 785
Richard, 35, 36, 37,
38, 40
Seneca, 1037
Simon, 1037, 1063
Simon C, 1037
Stephen A., 1036-1037
Susan (Brooks), 717
Sylvester, 1037
Thankful T. , 1036
Thomas, 717
Tryphosa (Snow), 806
NICHOLSON
J., 1134
John, 233
John Rev. , 395
Lydia Trace, 1134
NICKERSON
Anna J., 1121
Edward N., 1120, 1121
Gertrude A., 1131
Henry, 641
IdaM., 1121
John H., 1120, 1121
Joseph, 1120
Mary A. (Roberts),
1120
Rosa (Thomas), 1120
RosaM., 1131
WaiardR., 1121
NICKLES
L. M., 827
Siylvana J. Homan, 827
NIEBEL
Abraham Rev., 666
NIEUWEHUIZEN
Adam A., 561
NIEUWENHUIZEN
D. Jan., 561
NILSON
A. B., 1144
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NILSON continued
Celestia Bos sard, 1144
NISLEY
Barbara Hoffman,
853
C. J., 1056
Fanny (Spitler), 853
Jacob, 853
Nancy N, Dearborn,
1056
NIVENS
P. J. (Johnson), 995
NEON
Florence (Stimpson),
839
NOBLE
Cynthia (WUcox), 968
Eager, 968
Helen C. (HaU), 933
Henry, 619
Laura J. (Utley), 940
Maria (Elderkin), 814
Mary Phelps, 968
Orange, 981
T. L. , 616, 520
NODINE
D., 540
Mary S. Cummings, 778
NODLER
Henry, 552
John, 552
NODYNE
Alex., 1159
Rachel Price, 1159
NOEL
Theresa (Sterling),
1106
NOLASCO
Mother, 481
NONAMACHER
Rev., 515
NORBERG
M. U. Rev., 486
NORRIS
Henry, 1042
Isaac, 89, 93, 98
Joseph, 614
— , 78
Sophia (Rogers), 1042
NORTH
Addie O. (Mrs. ), 652
Anna J. (Nicolls),
1037
Chauncy, 1037
Isaac D., 1015
Mary E. Sheldon, 1015
UzeU, 652
NORTHAM
Anna R., 754
Edward, 386, 439, 754
EUen C, 754
Hannah Jenkins, 754
Henry M. , 754
Ida, 754
John A., 754
Minnie E., 754
Nancy Hamilton, 754
Index of Names continued
NORTHUM
George, 654
NORTON
— . 782
Albert Rev.. 646,
Arthur G., 1142
James, 642, 649
Mary C. Royal, 1142
CMr.), 782
N. Rev., 392. 393,
703
Rebecca (Shirdevant),
1076
NOTT
Eliphalet Dr.. 413, 858
NOURSE
Cymanthia (Whiting).
1087
Florella (Shreve). 798
Joseph, 479
NOWLAJMD
Phianna (Burrows),
1003
NULL
Christena (Heile), 802
NUBRE
Lois (Rogers), 969
NUNEMAKER
J. D. Rev., 679,
702
NUWER
John A. Rev., 563
NXmSE
Cornelia Mrs. , 510
Ruth Robbins, 798
William. 798
NYE
EUsha Rev. , 652
J. C. Rev., 555
John, 562
OAKS
AbigaQ (Byham), 892.
928
OAKES
Addie M., 1037
Dora R.. 1037
EUen (Bogardus), 927
Elatha (Britton), 928
Hattie A.. 1037
Hiram. 540. 1037
John, 598, 601,
1037
Jonathan. 928
Levi. 600, 1037
Lewis. 599
Lina E., 928
Mary (Smith). 1075
Nancy M. Britton. 928
Ruth (DePew), 1037
Sarah McFadden, 1037
T. F. Dr., 326
WilUam C.. 650, 1037-
1038
O'BAIL
Charles. 152. 153
Henry (Major). 151, 153
John Jr. (Complanter).
149-153. 169
O'BAIL
John Sr. , 150
OBERT
— , 481, 511
Cora. 1007
Delia (Burch), 1007
EU. 1007
Frank. 1007
Frederick. 1007. 1008
Freelove HaU. 781
Henry. 1007
Lorenzo. 1007
Lucinda Coyle. 1007
Ralph, 1007
Sarah Shaw, 1007
O'BRANIGAN
K. Rev.. 532. 649
O'BRIEN
Josefiiine (Sweney).
854
D'CONNER
James, 401
Michael Bishop. 401.
1092
ODELL
AlmLra Peck, 979
Amanda Strong, 979
Ann E.. 1149. 1150
Banning. 979
Burton. 979
Carrie. 540
Ellen (Sanderson), 956
Glenn Lynn. 980
H. Banning. 979
Iva May. 980
John. 614. 979, 980
Lucy A, Broughton,
788
L. W.. 788
Lydia Taylor, 979.
980
Marinda (Bowsorth-
Pierce), 979
Mary (Perrington), 956
Nelson. 956
Nelson Whitfield, 979,
980
Phebe (Keyes), 979
R. H., 434. 539.
540
Sibyl (OdeU). 979
Silas, 979
Sylvia Langworthy,
980
T. J., 700, 1150
William, 979
O'DONNELL
James, 521
OFFENSENS
Helen M. Chapman,
1015
Lewis, 1015
OFFICER
Samuel P. , 452
OGDEN
D., 490
Daniel, 670
Elizabeth Eggleston,
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OGDEN continued
1008
Elizabeth Wynkoop,
lOOS
Reuben C. lOOS
Reuben R., 631, 1008
O'HARA
James General, 263
O'HARE
Hugh, 485
OHLEN
H. C, 485
OHLMAN
Melius, 403
O'KEEFE
B. E. (Miss), 402
OLES
Hiram. 511
OL#ER
Francis, 504
F. W.. 650
George R. , 489
Moses W. Jr., 646,
652
ONDRUM
Catherine (Gehr), 877
O'NEILL
Arthur Dr., 326,
331, 829
John, 540
Minnie (Lawrence),
829
Patrick, 532
ONGLEY
Archie B. , 784
Bertha A. , 784
Caroline Smith, 798
Elva M., 784
James H. , 784
John T., 501, 784
Maria H. Pratt, 784
Orlando T., 784
ONSLOW
James, 431
ONSPAUGH
Fannie Foust, 1083
Isaac, 681, 1083
Joseph, 684
ORCUTT
Elizabeth Mrs., 510
Fanny (Holcomb), 1027
John, 1027
PoUy, 1027
ORD
(General). 351, 352,
730
ORIS
Elizabeth (Merriman),
899
ORME
(Mr.), 91
ORR
, 433
Chester, 1054
Harriet (WUder), 1054
Irvine, 1054
James, 639, 650
MUes C, 1054
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
ORRIS
Edward, 725, 734
Harriet Davenport, 725
ORSON
-— , 464
OR\lS
Edward E,, 132
ORWIG
Elizabeth Sensor, 1163
J. B. (Rev.), 577, 624,
703
OSBORN
E. F,, 332
Jeanet (Barrett), 710
John, 697
JohnM., 270
Joseph, 372
Mary Winans, 961
Siylvester, 961
Thomas, 561
OSBORNE
A. M., 836
Charles M., 836
D. Ci Rev., 483
Jacob, 660
Mary E. Robertson,
836
OSGOOD
Susan (Kendall), 1030
OSTLIN
A, J. Rev., 486
OSTRANDER
Elizabeth (Young),
1054
Mary (Barton), 1067
Olive (Barton), 1067
OSTROM
H. B., 476
OSWALD
Michael Rev. , 642
OTIS
Sarah (Hunt), 951
OTTERSTATER
Fanny (McFarland),
751
OTTIMEN
Francis K. (Thomeier),
771
OTTINGER
— , 482
OURAY
George, 561
Martha (Kilday). 561,
562, 563. 879
OVIATT
Benjamin, 651
OWEN
, 1098
Andrew J., 938
Donald E. , 938
Elizabeth Clark, 938
EsteUa, 938
Flora A. Clark, 1015
Lyle. 938
Matis, 938
Maud, 938
Roy, 938
OWEN continued
SaUie (Holden), 1105
Sally Sterling, 938
Velma, 938
WUliam, 938
wmiam F., 649
W. P., 652
Z. B., 1015
OWENS
— , 1109
John Rev., 605, 657
OWRY
Adam, 690
Frank, 690
George, 690
Henry, 690
John, 690
PACK
George, 606, 609
PACICARD
— , 1088
Emma (Webb), 1009
PACKER
Asa, 132
Esther (WhitehiU),
903
William F. (Gov. ),
122, 123, 132, 711
PADDEN
Isaac, 523, 524-525
PADDOCK
Cynthia Mattison,
950
Cynthia E. (Harter),
950, 951
Samuel, 950
PADEN
Isaac, 522-525
Rebecca (Gilliland),
524
S. K. Rev., 703, 705,
1169
PAGE
Dorotha (Parsons), 755
Elvira (Lewis), 977
James, 132
J. B. Rev., 555, 691
Margaret, 825
Mary Boyle, 777
Mary (Bradish), 843
Mary (Catling), 803
Nancy W. (Gilliland),
825
Thomas, 825
PAIGE
Cynthia A. Potter,
795
Hannah Torrey, 795
Isaac W., 795
James B. , 795. 796
Lavina D. , 795
Marvin J. , 795
PAIN
J. A., 818
PAINTER
— . 441
Catherine (Read). 868
PAINTER continued
Reuben, 868
W. W. Rev., 483. 646
PALMANTEER
Effie (McGuire),
1085
Jerimiah, 654
PALMER
— , 895
Amelia, 895
Anthony. 75. 84. 85
A. R. Rev., 486
D. R. Rev., 620
Harriet (Eichbaum).
974
Jacob Rev., 393
J. M. Rev., 393
Moses, 132
Wealthy (Church), 719
PALMQUIST
G., 486
PAPPAGOYA
John, 23. 28
PARDEE
Bray, 899
Catherine, 900
Cliristian J. , 900
Daniel, 899
Elizabeth (Girard),
900
Elizabeth Stainbrook,
900
Emeline (Fowler), 900
Esther (Southwick),
900
Fannie, 899, 900
Flora, 900
Flora Bray, 899
Florinda, 900
James, 899
Jesse, 899, 900
John, 899
John H. , 900
Julia A. Homan, 900
Lydia, 899
Maggie, 900
Mary, 900
Sallie, 899
Sarah (Hunter) "Sally".
897, 900
Susan (Johnson), 900
PARKER
— , 802, 1088
Abigail, 802
Abigail Hart, 802
Aimer. 965
Andrew. 639
Asa, 1073
Caroline (Birchard),
802, 803
Charles H., 1073
Clara H. Winston, 1073
Elizabeth A. (Brown),
1126
Elmer E., 1073
Flora L. Whiting, 1088
Hannah, 802
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Index of Names continued
PARKER continued
Harriet A. Graham. 780
Harriet N., 802
Heber E. , 1073
Ichabod, 600
Ida M. , 1073
James, 476. 484,
1050
Jared, 1126
Jennie FuUerton, 965
Joel, 802
John, 561
Julius M., 1073
Laura Fuller, 1083
Levi, 802
Lola, 802
Lucinda, 1126
Lucius Rev., 619
Mary, 776
Mary Wilson, 1073
Moses, 802
Peter Sir, 104
R. Rev.. 626
Ruth A, (Adams), 776
Sarah (StillweU),
817
Thomas, 776
T. B., 1083
Wicks, 646
WiUie S. , 1073
William Rev.. 510
PARKHURST
Mary L. (Miller), 1007
P. P., 1007
PARKIN
Albert Henry. 796
Ann Scott. 796
Charles. 796
Charles Benjamin,
796
Elizabeth Alice, 796
Hamilton, 796
John WUliam, 796
Joseph Edmund, 796
Marianna. 796
Mary Turton. 796
PARKISON
Etta A. Davenport. 1056
George. 1056
PARKS
Abigail (Rogers), 766
David. 1131
Emma Lowry, 1032
J. L.. 316
Josephine (Van Riper),
1135
Mary Hlllman. 1131
Mattie J. (McMullen-Merritt),
1131
T. B, , 1032
PARR
Eliza (Gamble), 846
EUzabeth (Gamble), 994
EUzabeth (Luce), 1102
Isaac, 523
John, 523, 524
Joseph. 571, 572
PARRISH
Betsy C. (Baldwin),
1011
Hannah (Williams),
903
Lois Snapp, 982
PARSHALL
James, 491
PARSONS
Ada (Fortune), 1038
Amanda Boyd, 755
Anson Dr., 332, 652,
1038
Delorah M, Brainard,
1038
Dortha Page, 755
Edgar C. Dr., 331,
Electa'(Robb), 755
E., 490
Emma J. (Madole),
1038
Evengellne, 755
Frances P. (Jamison),
1038
Herbert H., 1038
HLram G. , 755
Jerushua (Banner).
755
Katherine L. Darlington,
1038
Page W., 755
Truman. 1038
Willard T.. 1038
PARTCH
Achsa Tanner, 833
Anna, 833
Clarissa Steams, 833
Edgar, 833
Esbon, 833
Mina Thompson, 833
Monnie, 833
Waiiam E., 833
PASTORIUS
Abram, 918
Catherine J. Peebles,
918
James, 918
James B. , 918
Jane (Robison), 918
John, 581, 582, 918
Margaret O. , 918
Martha Boal, 918
Martha J. (Lewis),
William, 918
PATCH
Harriet (De'rickson). 306
Richard. 162. 255. 274,
275, 306, 372, 375,
385, 386, 405, 436,
682
PATCHEN
Julia A. (White), 1009
PATENT
David, 820
Mary J. Allen, 820
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PATTEN
Joseph, 614, 619
PATTERSON
— , 3;.5, 443, 47i',
683, 911
Adella M. Ingols, 878
Amos S., 1104
Bessie G., 1104
David, 591
Dllla Freeman, 845
Eleanor A, Blair, 911
Elijah Finney, 911
Elizabeth McCalmont,
1104
General, 1130
G. W. Rev., 512
Henry, 573
Hugh L., 911
Ida J. Martin, 1104
James, 591, 636, 642,
911
Jane, 591
John, 299, 315, 376,
386, 405, 436, 573,
911
John G., 878
Joseph, 314, 386,
436, 444
Joseph Stewart, 911
Malona Jane Root,
785
Mary (Scowden), 1132
Mary K., 911
Nancy (Henry), 911
Nancy (Hotchkiss),
1028
Nancy L. , 911
R. H., 132
Samuel, 524, 525,
531, 636, 639, 1028
Sarah Stewart, 911
Thomas, 911, 1104
WlUiam, 591, 692
William Rev., 539, 646
William, 911
William O., 911
PATTISON
E. E., 132
General, 123
Robert E. Gov., 122,
131, 132
PATTON
Alexander, 536, 540
Daniel, 503
David, 691, 1140,
1141
David Rev., 539
Elizabeth McMaster,
1141
Free, 630
George, 1141
Hugh, 540
James C, 540, 755
James E. (Judge), 302
Jane McMahon, 755
John D. , 1018
John E., 642
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
PATTON continued
John W., 361. 644,
649, 652
Joseoh, 312, 314, 315,
614, 616, 619, 691,
906, 1140, 1141
Joseph P., 1141
Maria J. (Nevin), 1141
Mary Allen, 1141
Mary (Baird), 1141
Mary Bean, 1141
Mary Free, 1140
Mary (Nelson), 867
Mary M. (Dimick; Fulwiler),
1018
Mercy A. (Findley), 1141
Phebe, 633
Pheobe E. (Tunison), 1141
Phoebe S. (Espy), 906.
1141
Robert, 755, 756
Thomas, 1141
PAUL
General, 129
A. O., 490. 1043
Electa S, Sergeant, 1043
Frank H. , 1043
J. E., 585
Lucy, 1043
Samuel, 1043
PAYNE
Charles Jr. Dr., 796,
978
Charles Sr., 796
Emeline (Alward), 1117
Emma Muckinghoupt,
850
Harriet (Terrill), 854
Henry, 854
James, 854
Jane C. Whitney, 796
Philetus, 884
Vella N. Markham, 796
PAYTON
Susan (GUlUand), 920
PEABODY
Ephrium Rev., 394
PEALMAN
John, 697, 698
PEAREE
Emily S. (Baker), 999
PEARCE
L. E. , 999
PEARL
John, 598
PEARSE
Anna M. (Hawke), 652.
1038
Arthur J., 1038
Burnard R., 1038
Charles J., 1038
Ethel. 1038
LeoG.. 1038
Luther Dr., 657
Richard Rev.. 652. 1038
PEARSON
Ann, 719
PEARSON continued
Anna B. (Church).
719
Bevan, 719
John J., 300, 309.
719
PEASE
Israel. 1132
Mary. 1132
Nial, 1132
P. S., 826
Sarah C. Greenfield,
826
PEAT
John Rev., 585
PEATE
J. Rev., 392
PEATS
John, 641
PEAVY
Alice E., 1073
Ira B., 1073
Laura Buckley, 1073
Louisa D. Hauks,
1073
Oliver Lee, 1073
PECK
Almira (Odell), 979
Catherine (Gerow),
807
Charles, 614, 616,
619
Clarissa Thompson,
840
FredC, 314
Gad, 614
George H. , 840
J. Edmund, 1008
Joseph, 1008
Mabe Cole, 1008
Margaret (Rubner),
1121
Martha Hawkins, 1008
Reuben Rev. , 619, 646,
661
Sarah E. (Davis),
1008
PECKHAM
A. Rev.. 532
PEEBLES
Catherine J. (Pastorius)
918
James, 918
Margaret, 918
PEELMAN
Mary Ann (Trace),
1135
Sarah (Delamater), 949,
962
PEESE
Thryphena (Pentz), 756
PEET
Amrilla (Hotchkiss),
849
Lewis, 841, 849
Margaret Gerhart, 841
Parmelia (Barns), 841
PEG AN
Eliza Jane (McGouran),
860
W. , 540
PEIFFER
Ann M. (Kepler),
1122
Asa, 1121
Barbara, 1121
Betsey, 698
Betsey Siverling, 1163
Cynthia E. (Sherred),
1121
Delilah (Mumford),
1121
Edward, 1121
Elizabeth. 1121
Elizabeth Smith, 886.
Ella (Sherred), 816
Eve, 1121
George Jr., 696, 702.
1121
George Sr.. 609. 696,
698. 699. 1121
George W., 1121
Hannah (Minium), 1121
Henry, 886, 888, 1121
Isaac, 678, 680, 1121
Jesse, 443, 684, 774
John, 509, 678, 679,
888, 1121
John M., 1121
Judith C. (Knerr), 679,
1121
Louisa (Straw), 888
Margaret, 1121
Margaret A. (Kleckner),
746, 747. 1121
Mary, 1121
Mary M. (Lasher),
1115, 1121
Michael, 678, 679,
1121
N. F., 680
Nicholas, 679, 1121
PhiUip. 1121
Rebecca (Barrett), 1120
Rebecca Berlin, 1121
Rebecca (Torry), 888
Samuel, 702, 1121
Sarah, 1121
Sarepta (Floyd), 1121
Simon, 1121, 1163
Soloman, 1150
Sophia (Peiffer), 680,
1121
Susan (Foreman), 889,
1121
Susanna, 1121
Susannah Hetrick, 1121
WLlUam, 1121
PEIRSON
Bessie M. , 756
Eliza J. Fields, 756
Harry, 385, 756
Harry Austin, 756
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Index of Names continued
PEIRSON continued
Hugh. 756
WUliam, 756
PELT ON
J. D., 1185
Martha (Marshall),
1185
PEMBERTON
General, 126
PENDER
General, 129
PENDERGAST
Rev., 532
PENDLETON
Frederick, 715
Martha S. (Bole), 715,
1113
Sarah (Pinney), 955
PENFIELD
Abbie Carpenter, 823
Albert H. , 834
Byron, 834
EUjah S., 834, 835
Eliza McCann, 834
Freelove Fenner, 834
Gussie, 834
Henry A., 834
Hubert A. , 834
John S. , 834
Julius, 833, 834
Llda, 834
Oren, 823
Naamali Staples, 833
Ruby L., 834
Sarah A. Potter, 834,
835
Sarah J. (Sanderson),
834
Seth. 833
PENN
Admiral, 42, 43
Dennis, 75
Hannah (Callowell), 75,
81, 82, 84
John, 75, 81, 82
John Gov., 89. 94, 97-
100, 103
Letitia, 75
Margaret. 75
Qullelma. 75
Qulielma Maria Springett.
75
Richard. 75, 81, 82, 89,
96-98. 100
Sprlgett. 75, 81
Thomas. 75, 81, 82, 96,
100
WUliam Jr., 71. 73.
75. 76
William Sr.. 15. 16. 18,
19. 40-44. 47-71,
74-77. 81. 83. 89.
95-97. 100. 104. 106.
768. 852. 1041
PENNELL
Joshua, 530, 531, 660
PENOYER
Charles P.. 678, 810
PENOYER continued
Margaret Baughter,
810
Sarah (Luse), 810
PENTZ
Daniel, 756
Emma B. , 756
Margaret J. (Cole),
756
Mary A. Campbell,
756
Mary E.. (Jones),
756
Rachel Shaffer, 756
Rosa (Blystone), 756
Sarah (Johnston), 756
Thyphena Pease, 756
W. H. . 756
WilUam. 756
PERKINS
, 294, 343, 363,
704, 1150
Amey (Wynkoop), 1008
Ann, 679
Ann (Harned), 847
Daniel, 383, 414. 444
Elizabeth (Crouch). 930
Jacob. 281
Joseph L.. 679
Levi. 611
Mary Kerr, 916
W. W., 429. 430
PEROT
Father. 143
PERRIN
A. N.. 476
R. W., 519
PERRINE
Rebecca (Compton),
892
PERRINGTON
Mary (OdeU), 956
PERRY
Abram, 1077
Adallne White. 1077
Edward. 704
Edwin. 1075
EUen (Ross), 1075
Emma A. (PhUp), 980
Gertrude Miller. 1075
GUbert O., 980
Hannah V. (Ross). 1075
James Rev.. 401
J. F. Rev.. 540. 545.
612. 624, 657, 703, 705
Lydla (Stuyvesant). 1077
Maria Humes, 1151
Oliver Hazzard Commodore,
117, 269, 304. 337-
342. 659, 660, 717,
937, 987, 1014,
1033, 1152
Patrick, 605
Sarah A. (Salen), 956
W. L.. 519. 1151
Warner. 489
WUlls F. , 980
Yates. 1075
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PERSHING
Cyrus L.. 132
PERSONS
H. D. , 325. 521,
680
Julia E. (LebermEin),
746
PETERMAN
Betsey. 867
Conrad, t'67, 368
Eliza Gourley. 868
Maggie (Strayer), 869
Henry Jr.. 867, 869
Henry Sr., 549, 550,
867, 868
Ina (Lv.lng), 868
Jane ^i-.atley, 868
Jane Gourley, 868, 869
JohnH., 868
Joseph, 868
Julia, 867
Julia Ann Hart, 867
Maggie (Strayer, 868, 869
Margaret M. (IMcNamara),
868
May J. (Evans), 868
Peter, 867
Rachel (Kirkpatrick),
867
Sarah, 867
Sarah L. (Hamilton),
868
WllUam, 868
PETERS
Adam, 688
Augusta (Fleischer), 883
Caroline (Kleckner).
883. 1119
Catherine Mucklnhoupt, 850
Charles H.. 883
David, 883
Edward, 883
Eliza Llephart, 883
Francis, 883
George, 883
H. Rev., 399, 702
Henry, 850
Jacob Jr., 561, 883
Jacob Sr., 883, 1120
John, 883. 965. 1116
Kernle Armstrong. 872
Levi. 688, 883, 1120
Lydla, 883
Lydla A. (Woodrlng),
883
Maggie Muckinghoupt, 850
Margaret (Muckinghoupt),
850
Margaret (Stokes), 965
Maria, 810
Mary (Barber), 801
Mary (Fullerton),
965
Mary A. HLmebaugh, 1116
May Slverllng, 883
Preston, 883
Richard, 85, 89, 115
Saloma (Smith). 883
History of Crawford Comity, Pennsylvania
PETERS continued
Samuel, 801. 883
Sarah A. (Flick),
883
T. B., 872
Tamzen (Muckinhoupt),
883
PETERSON
Ezra, 555
James, 553, 554
John, 553
Thomas, 553
Uriah, 553, 554
William, 553
PETIT
Sarah (Drake), 935
PETTIBAUG
MissMent, 1167
PETTILONE
Henry, 409
PETTIGREW
General, 129
PETTIS
, 481
Emma L. Wightman, 759
Gertrude Wylie (Pullman),
759
Herbert Ray, 759
Lillian (Klumph), 1059
Rush, 759
Ruth House, 756
S. Newton Judge, 301,
302, 310. 312, 345,
374, 487, 756-579
Soloman, 756
PETTIT
Alfred C, 132
G. C, 476
PHELPS
, 531
Benjamin, 826, 834
Caroline (Greenfield),
325
Chester, 832
EmeUne (Maxwell), 832
Hannah M. (Sergeant),
1043
J. B., 826, 834, 835
J. Guy, 835
L, E., 652
Lucy Allen, 835
Mary (Dobbs), 779
Mary (Noble), 968
Phoebe (Dewey), 893
Sadie L. , 835
Sarah Greenfield, 834
PHILLIPS
, 641
Alexander, 1003
Annanias, 603-605
Anthony, 604, 938
C, 657
David, 556, 575
Edith B. (Abell), 819
EUza C. Waid, 1167
Emma Davison, 931
Evelina (Davison), 931
PHILLIPS continued
GamaUel, 657. 947,
1167
Godfrey, 981
Henry, 435, 697,
698
H. S., 953
Jane Humes, 1152
Joel, 619
JohnCoU, 312, 340,
342
Joseph, 1006
Joseph R. Dr., 332
Libby Cauvel, 938
Lucinda (Coyle), 723
Lucy McMullen, 938
Lyman, 615
Maria. 619
Mary (Geer), 793
Mary Ann (Clark), 947
Melissa R, (Burrows),
1003
Mina (Heath), 1006
Nancy (Putnam). 981
Nettie Sayre, 953
P., 931
Paul, 938
Pember, 1167
Rebecca Kelsey, 1003
Reuben, 654
Salmon, 656
Samuel, 1152
Sarah, 981
SybU (Clark), 946, 947
W. J. Rev., 393, 486
PHILP
Emma A. Perry, 980
James P. , 980
Richard, 980
Rinnie, 980
Robert R,, 980
PHIPPS
Joseph, 58
TurLUa (Carman), 718
PHUE
Lafayette, 972
Mary E. Conover, 972
PICKERING
Henry Y., 472
PICKET
— , 871
Ruth Ann (Smith), 871
PICKETT
Amos, 598
B, B,, 360
John, 1144
Lucy (Birchard), 1144
Ruth (Boardman), 1144
PIER
— , 475
Almira C. Harned, 847,
851
Am on B. , 851
Hiram A., 851
Lois E. Bronson. 851
Martha J. (Torrey), 851
Sarah (Gibson), 851
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PIER continued
Selden E., 851
PIERCE
Colonel, 956
Agnes (Maryfield),
1032
Alduma (Coyle),
973
Amanda (Coats),
1005
Amos, 861
Elder, 634
Fannie (Blakeslee),
1001
Fannie (Loper), 1032
Francenia (Blakeslee),
1001
Franklin (President),
750, 772
Gerusha M. (Fralick),
1005
Lillie (Beace), 1032
Lucius, 830
Lydia HaU, 861
Marilla H. (Marley),
861
Marinda (Bosworth-Odell),
979
N. , 1002
Nancy J, (Lowing),
830, 923
PhiUip, 1005
Rilla (Britton), 928
Sarah A. Vosburg,
830
Sibyl, 979
StiUman, 1032
Truman. 489
William, 979, 1032
PIERPONT
F, H. Gov., 424
Julia (Smith), 901
PIER SON
Amanda (Hosmer),
1128, 1129
Harry, 385
PIKE
Elizabeth (Seavy), 884
Jotham, 884
Moses H. , 600
Sarah H. (HaU), 933
PILLING
Ann (Gregg), 1067
PINCOTT
PINKERTON
Anna (Rundel), 1043
PINNEY
— , 604, 705
Adell, 955
Albert Grover, 955
Damon Buel, 955
Hattie D., 955
Hobart B. , 955
Mary Grlswold, 955
Mary E., 955
Michael S. , 955
Index of Names continued
PINNEY continued
OrvUle F.. 955
Samuel C, 955
SarEih Pendleton, 955
Susan S. Cummings, 778
PIOLETT
Victor E, Col. , 866
HPER
Col.. 335
PITTS
Alvira (Head), 1025
Aurelia, 531
PLACE
J. M. , 478
PLANT
J. M. Rev,, 646, 703
PLAW
James, 893
Martha J. (Dewey), 893
Sarah Pultock, 893
PLIMPTON
A. Rev., 392
PLUM
. 622
Charles, 479, 583
PLUMMER
John B. , 749
Nancy Jane (Loveridge),
749
W. C, 313, 479, 490
William S., 433
PLUMSTEAD
Benjamin, 454
PLYMATE
William, 504
POERNER
Rev., 484
POLHAMUS
John, 372
POLK
Jamea Knox President,
1012
Mary (White), 874
POLLARD
Edward, 490
Harriet N. Mrs., 490
POLLEY
Clarissa, 955
Etta. 955
Mary Hotchkiss, 955
OrlnA., 955
Samuel, 955
Sarah Ann QWackey), 952
William, 955
poll(x;k
James Gov. , 122, 123,
132, 578, 744
POLLY
, 574
Sarah Ann (Mackey),
952
POND
George, 654, 704
Harry, 650
Jerimlah, 654
Joel A., 657
John N. Dr., 331, 332
POND continued
Mary, 651
Nathaniel, 651
PONTIAC
, 94, 97, 164,
166
PONTIUS
John W. Rev., 535,
552, 688, 861
POOL
Julia A. (Russell),
815
Rhoda (Brown), 1081
POPE
Gen., 351, 353, J54-
357, 359, 1100
PORTER
— , 734
Commodore, 117
Alonzo Rev., 484
Annie B. (Ely), 868
Anson, 450
Aurie (Rhodes), 813
BeU, 796
Benjamin F., 373, 868
Celestls Tinker, 868
Charles, 870, 1139
Clarissa Mitchell, 813
David R. Gov., 122,
132, 719, 749, 893
Edgar S. , 430
Elizabeth, 870
Elizabeth (Baker), 830
Fitz John Gen. , 351,
352, 356, 839
Frances, 316, 553, 554,
870
Frances L. (Shaffer),
868
George C, 450, 456,
868
H. B., 471
Helen Derrickson, 868
Isabella (Mellon), 870
James, 274, 312, 314,
316, 374, 868, 870
James A. , 868
Jane H. Hannah, 868
Jane M. (Hervey), 1139
Jennie N., 796
J. G. Rev., 593, 649
John, 441, 452, 549-
551, 796, 868,
902, 1097
John G., 796
John K., 796
John M., 902
John S., 577
JohnW., 796
Julia, 902
L. F. Rev., 593, 649
Margaret A. (Bennett),
796
Margaret R. Herrlngton,
nil
Martha, 868
Martha A., 1111
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PORTER continued
.Martha J., 868
Mary, 870
Mary May, 868
Mary (Porter), 796
Mary A. (Power), 868
Moses, 480
Nancy A., 868
Nellie Vanzant, 868
Philander G., 813
Pressley, 456
Rachel, 870
Rachel Barr (Wasson),
902
Ruhanna Root, 785
Ruth, 870
S. T., 902
Samuel S. Dr., 326,
868
Sarah Custard, 868
Sarah C, 868
Susannah (Johnson),
878, 1084
Thomas, 868, 1111
William, 211, 316,
511. 593, 796, 868.
870
William P., 285, 868
POST
Ada Fedora (Chapman),
980
A. S., 132
Charles Byron, 616,
980
Chloe (Hatch), 781
Emma I. (Fish), 784
Ezra, 784
Fonse W. , 656
George D., 980, 983
Harriet L. (Maynard),
980
Harvey, 784, 980
Hattle V. (HaU), 784
Joshua, 784, 980
Leonard, 619, 784,
980
Mary Sprague, 784, 980
Matilda Adams, 784
May M. (Post), 980
Nancy A. Bement, 971,
980
Prudence (Yarrington),
784, 980
Samuel. 616, 619.
784, 980, 981
Slyvla A. Wetherbee,
983
Stephen, 633, 784
Viola Southworth, 787
Warren, 784
POTTER
— , 1123, 1135
Alonzo A. , 835
Amos W., 851
Caroline Anderson, 1128
Caroline E. (Huntley),
835
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
POTTER continued
Cassias M., 830, B35
Catherine (Sterrett),
851
Clark, 835, 851
Cynthia A. (Paige),
Daniel N,, 851
Dora E. Bail, 1010
Elizabeth, 851
Frank H. , 921
Franklin H. , 835
George, 834, 835
Gideon L. , 835
James, 111
Job, 842
Joseph, 531, 835
Louise (Wilder), 835
Lucy (Hendrick), 921
Mary J., 835
May C. (Lowing), 830
Nancy Fry, 835
O. O., 313
Peter L. , 530, 851
Robert L. , 275, 276,
293, 305, 311, 383,
393, 444, 454
Sakie L. Warriner, 841
Samuel, 841
Sarah Graham (Wiser),
835
Sarah A. (Penfield), 834,
835
Sarah A. (Thompson),
835
Susannah, 835
Thomas, 530
Truman, 510
W. R. , 1010
Zenana Burlingham,
1003
POTTS
Miss Ment, 215, 215
POUND
Dora (Loomis), 797
Elizabeth Cox, 796, 797
Joseph, 796
Maria Cox, 796
Rachel, 796
Seth, 511, 796, 797
PO'JSSIN
Capt., 273
POWELL
— , 240
Christiana Hartman, 876
E., 1018
Hiram, 552
HoweU, 312, 646
Isaac, 534
J., 1018
James, 1155
James Linter, 240, 241
642
John, 891
Judy (Leibersperger),
1155
OAren, 876
Sabina E. (Brawley),
POWELL continued
Sarah, 641
Sarah (Beatty), 1080
Thomas, 534
VVatkin G. , 240, 241,
641, 642
William B. , 240, 241,
642
Z. R., 552
POWER
A. L. . 649, 1039,
1040
Alexander Col., 281,
312, 332, 372, 414,
452, 551, 662, 635,
640, 643, 644, 659,
662, 663, 665, 759,
760, 1019, 1020,
1024, 1038-1040,
1081
Atelia Hammon, 1040
Bertha (Biles), 869
Catherine Scowden, 674
Charles B. , 649, 1039
Charles M., 1039
Edward H., 1039
Effie L. , 1039
EUza, 1040
Fidelia M. , 1040
Francis Billings, 1039
Frank A., 1040
Frank W. , 1039
Harry, 1040
Hiram, 675, 868
Horace H. , 1039
James, 1020, 1038-
1040
James A., 1039
James M., 280
Jesse M. , 1039
John, 659
Julie A. Hubbard, 1039
Louise Spangler, 1040
Margaret Gather, 759
Margaret (Foster), 1019-
1021, 1040
Margaret F. (Sherlock),
1039
Maria, 551
Maria Hammon, 1024,
1040
Maria M. (McNamara),
1039
Mary (Hammon), 1024
Mary McNamara, 1020,
1038-1040
Mary A. Porter, 868
Mary B. McClure, 760
Mary D. Swaney, 760
Permelia Ellis, 1039
Robert, 551, 553, 554
Robert E., 1039
Samuel, 551, 553, 554,
674, 759, 1040
Sarah (Benedict), 1081
Sarah LeFevre, 1039
Sarah E. (Marshall), 1039
Sarah F. (Morril), 1039
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POWER continued
Theodore, 675
Thomas J.. 281
W. G., 1024
William, 181, 190,
229, 279, 534,
639, 643, 644,
759, 1018, 1020,
1039, 1040, 1081
William C. , 1039
William E., 1039
Waiiam W. , 642, 643,
649, 1040
POWERS
C. B. , 309
M. C, 310
Samuel, 342, 636
PRATHER
Ann, 1104
Anna, 1104
Emma Hofford (Benn),
1104
Emma L. , 1104
Frank L. , 1104
George W., 1104
Henry R. , 1104
James C, 1104
JohnM., 1104
Mary A. McCalmont,
1104
Nancy E. , 1104
Sarah L. , 1104
Thomas, 1104
Virgil H., 1104
William L. , 1104
PRATT
— , 360, 763, 1093
Almira P. (Gushing),
817
Belinda Davison (Keep),
935
David, 784
Edward, 935
Emily C. (Royal), 1142
FredM., 935
Hannah (Freeman), 884
John, 600, 946
Joseph, 844
Lovicy (Carpenter), 946
Lydia, 784
Maria H. (Ongley),
784
Mary L. , 935
Matilda C. (Webb),
1009
Maude M. , 1073
Melissa, 935
Oscar, 935
Rebecca, 600
WUliam E., 935
PRELL
Harriet Mook, 1158
Henry, 1158
PRENDERGAST
Jediah Dr., 713
Mary (Bemus), 713
Thomas, 714
PaENTICF
Index of Nami^s continued
PRENTICE continued
Esther L. (Hall), 933
PRENTISS
Amy P. (Warner), 902
PRESCOTT
Edward, 652
Priscilla (Moulton), 919
PRESSLER
John, 540
PRESSY
Lydia (Reymolds), 805
PRESTON
Ann Chase, 1073, 1074
Benjamin Rev, , 519,
646, 666
Carlisle, 1073
D. Rev., 392
Esther Hall, 1073
Eunice M., 1074
James J,, 1153
Jestina, 1073
John, 1073-1074
John H. , 1073
Luther B. , 214, 653
1073-1074
Phebe Johnson, 1153
Silas M., 1073
Welthy, 1073
PREVOST
General, 342
PRICE
— , 631
Alfred, 1159
Ann (Robbins), 1159
B. M. , 1094
Francis A., 1158-
1159
George, 1158-1159
Harriet Stone, 1159
Jamea, 1159
Jane (Walker), 1076
JohnW., 1158, 1159
Lena Hyde, 1094
Margaret (Rabel), 1159
Mary, 1159
Mary Wilson, 1158
Nathan, 509, 1158
Rachel (Nodine), 1159
Rachel A. (Rabel), 1159
Robert O. , 1159
PRICHARD
Eunice (Lord), 1059
PRIESTLY
Joseph, 761
PRINCE
J. J. Bishop, 1096
PRINGER
Martin Capt. , 39
PRINTZ
John, 5, 23, 25-28
PRITCHARD
D. Rev., 519
PROCTOR
Anna DePue, 1061,
1062
C. W., 424
Elizabeth S. (DePue),
1062
PROCTOR continued
Emma (McCray), 1062
General, 340, 342
George, 662
George B., 1052
Guy H., 1062
Hiram, 1062
Henry M. , 1061, 1062
James, 659, 665
John, 659
Paul, 1062
R. C, 662
Ray C. Brown, 662,
1062
Richard D. , 1062
Richard H. P., 1062
Robert, 659
RoyM., 1062
Thomas, 659, 661,
1061, 1062
WUliam, 659
PROPER
Andrew, 670
Barnhart, 671
Daniel D. , 1093
Elizabeth Grove, 1093
Jane (Beers), 1108
M. Delsenah (Eddy),
1093
Rachel Luce, 669
Rebecca (Archer), 913
Samuel, 670
PROPHET
The (American Indian),
333
PROSSER
J. Rev., 624
L. D. Rev., 646, 666
PROUD
— , 38, 72
PROUDFIT
Alexander Dr. , 1184
HauTiet Putnam, 981
PRUSSIA
Agnes, 1040
Betsy, 1044
Byron J., 1041
David, 1040, 1041
Edith S. , 1041
Emma R. Dedrick, 1040
Frederick A., 1040
Emma V. Rushmore,
1041
George W., 1040, 1041
Glenn A., 1040
Harriet D. (Sheldon),
1044
Hiram, 1040, 1041
Isabel, 1040
Jacob, 1044
Lafayette, 652, 1040
Maria Morley, 1041
Nellie A., 1040
Ruby, 1040
Sibyl, 1040, 1041
PRYOR
Dorcas (Scott), 785.
PUGH
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PUGH
WiUiar- ilev., 532,
615
PULLMAN
A. B. , 842
Emily A. Bennett, 842
Gertrude Wylle Pettis,
759
John W. Capt. , 424,
PULTOCK
Sarah (Flaw), 893
PUNCHON
Rev. , 392
PURDON
Alice Rodney, 1097
Harry Sidney, 1097
Henry Rev., 484, 658,
1096, 1097
Marina Louisa, 1097
PURDY
Christiana (Groon-),
1006
Maria (Miller), 1007
Mary E. Snyder, 1006
Silas, 1006
PURFER
John, 153
PURTILL
Sarah A. Lavery, 1030
Thomas, 1030
PURVIANCE
- — , 335, 429
PUTNAM
Alfred, 981
Alta May, 9b1
Alvicia D. (Gilbert), 981
Clara F., 981
Clarissa (Fuller), 1083
Elizabeth Whiting, 1087
Fidelia J. Howard, 981
General, 105, 106
Harriet (Proudfit), 9b1
John Sidney, 981
Leonard, 981
Levi, 1087
Martin Baugher, 981
Mary A. Weld, 983
Mertie, 981
Minnie L., 9b1
Nsuicy Phillips, 981
Ransom, 980, 981
Sally Kelly, 981
Sidney R., 9b1
QUAIL
Samuel, 439
QUAY
Archibald, 883
Elizabeth, 883
Elizabeth McGill, 883
Henry M., H83
James B. , 8B3
John, 680, 883
Mary Capenter, 883
Mary E. (Hower), 883
Rebecca L. Torry, 883
Robert, 883
Robert Clark, 519, 883
History of Crawford County, Pennsylavania
QUAY continued
Samuel, 677, BB3
Samuel C, 883
Sarah, 883
Sarah A. (Spitler), 883
QUICK
Anna (Wolverton), 912
John, 660
QUIGGLE
Jane (Graft), U14
QUIGLEY
Betsey, 555
Carolina A. Shafer, 1133
Desolate (Raydure), 991
Elizabeth Brown, 1125
Henry, 1125
James, 299, 314, 316,
379, 573, 743
John, 555, 622
Maria L. (Birch), 1125
Rebecca (Haroer). 743
QUILLIAN
Charles, 806
Sylvia A. Durham, B06
QUIMBY
E. C. Dr., 332
QUINBY
Amanda Sheldon, 1044
Lewis H., 1044
Father, 649
James Rev., 661
RABEL
Margaret Price, 1159
Michael, 1159
Rachel A. Price, 1159
Samuel L. , 1159
RACKNER
Leonore Baldwin, 1011
Peter, 1011
RACOP
Emma R. (Upham), 818
Henry, 515
RADCLIFF
L. L. Rev., 520, 600,
619, 635
Mary (McConnell), 937
RADLE
— , 934
Aniew, 597
Freeman TerriU Mrs., 658
John, 315, 383, 597
Mary (Spring), 939
Michael, 597
Samuel F., 657
T., 656
William, 597
RADURE
Stafford, 544, 655
RAFFERTY
Catherine (Magee), 974
RAFTER
George C. Rev., 394
RAGEN
Z. Rev., 661
RAG NOT HA
, 144
RAINEY
Helen (ShotweU), 786
RAINEY continued
Sarah (Richardson), 955
WilUam R. , 786
RALPH
Amelia McGuire, 1085
Jane Kilday, 879
Thomas, 879
W. H. , 1085
RALSTON
Elizabeth (Mellon),
990
Elizabeth (Steele),
998
Elizabeth J. Crawford,
998
Emory, 998
Hannah Dowling, 998
Hannah (Robb), 998
Hugh W., 99B
James C. , 998
J. D. N. Dr., 998
JerLmiah, 993
John, 629, 998
John E., 998
JohnW., 998
Maggie L., 998
Margaret J. (Christie),
998
Martha, 998
Martha (Dowling), 998
Martha L. (SheUito), 992
Mary McGranahan, 998
Mary (West), 998
Mary N. (West), 998
N. M. Vasbinder, 998
Ralph H. , 998
Sarah A. (Campbell),
998
W. H., 998
RALYA
Alvie, 991
Charles W. , 991
Emma, 991
George W. , 991
Harriet Newton, 991
Henry, 991
Howard N., 991
Isadora Smead, 991
James, 991
James M. , 991
Rachel (Strayer), 869:
Rachel H. , 991
Susannah (Scott), 992
William C, 991
RAM BO
Peter, 38
RAMORE
Charity (Luke), 831
RANDALL
Betty, 392
Clara O. (Waldo),
855
Clarinda S. (Jenkins),
1058
Maxon, 1023
Nancy E. HadseU, 1023
Sheffield, 645
RANDOLP
RANDOLP continued
Eliza Carr, 1145
Hartshorn, 1145
RANDOLPH
See also Fitz Randolph
A. A. F. Rev., 532,
563
Amanda L. , 864
Anna (Nelson), 1132
Bessie M., 864
Charlotte Ulery, 864
Ella (Marshall), 870
Hiram, 870
James H. , 864
James O. , 544, 864
Jane F. (Henry), 1110
John O. , 864
Mary (McQueen-McMichael),
864
Mary A., 864
Peyton, 101
RANGE
James L. , 797
Jane McKay, 797
John, 797
Josephine Teeple, 797
Robert M., 797
Wayne L. , 797
RANKIN
Daniel M. Rev., 534
George T. , 594
Mary (Snodgrass), 1142
Samuel, 524
William, 524
RANSOM
Daniel, 179-180
Eleanor L. Lord, 1060
Elizabeth (Sprague),
838
Miron, 1060
Robert, 838
RASEY
Adelia Hatch, 1001
Chloe (Blakeslee),
1001
James, 1001
RATHBUN
Elihu, 641
Elihu Rev., 679, 702
Joel, 1032
Lucinda Loper, 1032
RAUHAUSER
Daniel Rev., 702
RAWSON
Cynthia Birch, 1124
RAY
Frank P., 302, 310
John, 185, 371, 434
J. T. Dr., 326
Thomas, 165, 175-176,
181-185, 371, 566-
567, 571, 574
Thomas Rev., 571
Elder William, 555
RAYDURE
Abner, 991
Caroline (Scott), 991
Csiroline Scowden, 991
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Index of Nam^s continued
RAYDURE continued
Cordelia (Shepherd), 991
Desolate Quigley, 991
Dudley C, 991
Ellen, 991
Etta Williams, 991
Lucy (Chase), 991
Lucy (Sterns), 991
Mary (Shellito), 991
Rosannah (Werts), 991
Saiina Brown, 991
Samjel, 991
Sophronia, 991
Stafford, 544, 655, 991
Winifield Scott, 991
Zachary Taylor, 624,
991
Ziba. 991
RAYMER
Helen (Jude-Salen), 816
John. 816
Mary, 816
RAYMOND
Pattie Barton, 1071
RAYSOR
Jacob, 372, 374, 435
RE A
Amanda Smith, 920
John, 593, 920
Lucy (Dennis), 920
READ
Andrew, 868, 869
Catherine (Painter), 868
Edwin, 1086
Eliza E. Knapp, 1086
Elizabeth Carson, 1086
Elizabeth (Stevenson), 868
George, 1086
Georgiana, 1086
Isabel (Blood), 868
Isabel Todd, 868
James, 868
Jane Cooper, 868
Martha, 1086
N. W. , 1086
Philander, 1086
Polly Heath, 86 8, 869
Rachel, 1086
Thaddeus, 1086
Timothy, 1086
Titus, 1086
William, 868
READER
Polly, 519
REAGAN
D. , 477
RELAIGH
— , 1126
REARDON
James, 477
RECK
Anton Rev., 400
RECORD
James E., 688
Mary A., 688
William, 687
RED
Alfred, 919
RED continued
Caroline Bishop, 919
REDDICK
David, 116
RED
Jacket, 150
REED
— , 110, 615
Catherine (McLean),
997
C. M., 280
Elizabeth (Hatch), 934
James, 523, 578
James T., 540, 990
John, 523, 997
Joseph, 110, 111,
997
Leonard, 312
Martha J, Mellon, 990
Orlondo, 314
P. W. , 652
Rufus S. , 265, 280, 293,
342, 451
Thomas, 503
William, 578, 581.
582, 626
William Mrs., 578, 579
REEDER
N. Rev., 661
REEFER
M. H. . 403, 734
REEME
Sally (Brown), 1081
REES
Elizabeth (Byham), 928
Jacob, 687
Susan Brown, 92B
Thomas, 173, 234
William, 928
REESE
Stephen, 601
REGAN
Andrew, 540
Katie (Lewis), 849
REICHARD
Henry, 296, 300, 372,
374, 406
REICHEL
Susan Snyder, 887
WUUam, 887
REID
Charles W,, 424
Daniel Rev., 615, 981
Isabella (Smith), 1134
James Renwick Welsh,
981
M. Letitla R., 981
Martha Rebecca Ada,
981
Nancy (Wright), 981
R. H. McFarland, 981
REIER
Henry, 623
REINARD
Susannah (Zimmer), 857
REISINGER
Charles, 760
James Wilson H., 362,
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REISINGES continued
432, 444, 760, 947
Louisa, 760
Louisa E. Winans, 760
Paul, 760
Providence Roberts,
760
Roe, 310, 760
REITZE
Anna, nil
Arthur, 1111
Barbara, 1111
Carrie, 1111
Catherine Frantzn-.an,
nil
Conrad, 458, 1111
Elizabeth Kiser, 1111
Ellen, nil
George, 1111
Henry, 1111
John, 725
Kate, nil
Kate (Kater), 1111
RELAIGH
— -, 1126
REMINGTON
Joseph, 1150
Sally M. Fuller, 1150
RENNER
Elizabeth (Henry),
1150
Henry, 701, 702
John, 1150
Lydla Flick, 1159
Mary (Bachman), 876
Phillip, 702, 1159
Sally (Rice), 1159
REUTING
George, 484
REW
Lydia (Bennett), 971
REYMORE
Abram, 886
D'Mlra Z. Smith, 886
REYNOLDS
, 678
Addle, 1074
AdeUa, 1074
Alva, 1105
Amanda, 1105
Benjamins., 516, 521,
811, 812
Betsy (Dow), 805
Betsy Gilbert, 812
Betsy Lyman, 811
C. Rev., 661
Catherine E. Bell, 761
Charles L., 1105
Charlotte, 1105
Charlotte (RosseU), 797
Cora A. Mosler, 761
Crawford, 1105
David C, 1105
Edward, 1074
Edward A., 313, 315.
332, 375, 385, 403.
440. 444
Eliza J. Titus, 1105
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
REYNOLDS continued
Elizabeth, 1074
Elizabeth Navy, 1074
Emma, 1105
Evaline, 1105
Evelina B. L. Gaston,
761
Francis Bloomfield, 812
Frank Rev., 552, 559
George, 811, 883
George M., 812
Hannah Ferris (Cunningham),
905
Hannah J. Gilson, 914
Henry WiUiam, 440, 446,
761
Irene M. Reynolds, 812
Jane, 883
Jane Julia Elliott (Kennedy),
761
Jane Maria (Sergeant), 761
Jeddiah, 716
Jerusha, 1074
John, 226, 234, 266, 269,
273, 274, 303, 311, 320,
332, 379, 381, 382, 384,
385, 390, 404, 409, 412,
413, 414, 444, 445, 451,
669, 760, 724, 761, 961,
1074, 1104
John F. Gen., 126, 127,
129, 730
John Van Lieu Rev., 385,
391, 456, 677, 761
Jonathan, 805, 1105
Jonathan B., 1104-1105
Joseph, 1105
Julia Thorp. 761
Julia A. Armstrong,
1104-1105
Lucy Ann Gilson, 914
Lydia, 1074
Lydia Pressy, 805
Lydia Thomas, 760
Lydia L. (Craighead), 724,
761
Margaret Dunn, 564, 883
Maria Brown, 1074, 1104
Martha, 1105
Mary, 381, 1074, 1105
Matthew, 812
Phillip D. , 883
PrisciUa (Hunt), 883
Ruth, 883
Sally A. (CoUom), 884
Samuel, 906
Sarah (Boyles), 716
Sarah Fox, 761
Simon, 1105
Thomas, 883
Tnomas C, 883, 884
WiUiam, 189, 255, 270,
275, 281-283, 303,
311, 335, 344, 373,
385, 403, 415, 424,
429, 435, 439, 440,
444, 445, 450, 456,
459, 461, 677, 760-
761, 811, 1074
RHOADES
Elizabeth Fetterman,
1017
Hannah (Davenport),
1017
Lewis, 1017
Samuel, 101
RHODES
— , 1088
Alice CampbeU, 812
Alida Sophia (Throop),
813
Allen, 813
Aknina F. Dr., 331, 813
Amy. 812, 813
Amy (Thomas), 812
Anna, 812
Aurelia Porter, 813
Caroline (Laugherty), 812
Catherine (Isherwood), 812
Charles, 1105
Clara Swift, 1105
Danford E., 1105
Daniel, 812
Dolly, 813
Don, 1105
Elizabeth (Campfield),
812
Elizabeth Styre, 1105
Elizabeth Waterhouse,
805, 812
Ellen L. , 813
Elmira (Brown), 792
Emma C. (Jarvis), 813
Frank, 1105
Gardner, 636
George, 812, 874, 878
George H. , 1105
George W. , 1105
Harriet, 1105
Harriet Holden, 1105
Hiram, 812
Hiram B. , 812
Horace, 813
Ida M. (Drake), 805, 813
James G. , 812
John, 812, 1105
John C, 1105
John W., 511
Jonathan, 812, 813
Jonathan S. , 812, 813
Julia (Jones), 878
Lewis, 813
Louisa Brookhcuser, 874
Lydia (Waterhouse), 812
Mary, 812
Mary Brookhcuser, 878
Mary Young, 812, 813
Mary A. (McClafferty), 813
Mary A. Stoddard, 813
Rio, 812
Robert, 813
Rose, 1105
Sally Daniel, 812
Samuel, 636
Savina (Fetterman), 1057
Sybil Edmons, 1105
Viola Drake, 812
Violetta (Warren), 812
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RHODES continued
William H. , 1105
Young J., 515, 677.
813
Zadoc L., 813
Zadock, 805, 812, 813
RICE
Addie A. (Greenlee),
852
Adelia (Carroll), 972
A. J., 511
Albert H. , 1023
Alfreda L. Wliiting.
1087
Amaziah, 851
Anna E. (Kelly), 1159
Charles B., 1041
Clara M. , 852
Clarissa Follett, 784
Clark, 511
Eliza, 594
Eliza Hammaker, 1041
Elizabeth (Ross). 851.
1041
Elizabeth Zimmerman,
1136
Emma L.. 1041
Frank E. , 852
Frederick, 696, 698
Harmon, 851-852,
1041
H. B. , 594
Henry, 851
Henry Melvin, 785
Herman, 563, 1041
Hezekiah, 851
Hiram, 851
Horton J., 1041
Inez Hadsell, 1023
James, 1159
Jessie (Russell), 1029
John, 666
John E., 1087
John F.. 1159
Jeremiah R.. 1041
J. Wason, 852
Loretta E., 852
Lucy D. Luce, 785
Lura Ann Beeman, 852
Lydia J., 1159
Mary Barnes, 851, 852,
1041
Mary Hammond, 1159
Mary Hartman, 876
Mary Jones, 1159
Mary Ann, 851
Melvin D. , 511
Otis S., 784, 785
Patrick, 561
Reuben L. , 471
Sally Renner, 1159
Sally Ann, 851
Samuel, 499, 510-512,
614, 784
Samuel T. , 1159
Stephen, 784, 785
Susannah Bradish, 1041
Thomas, 696, 697, 851.
1159
Index of Names continued
RICE continued
Thomas Edward, 851, 852
Thomas O, , 852
W. Rev., 593, 666
William, 851, 972
WiUiam H., 1159
RICH
A. R. Rev., 545, 577,
646, 666
Charles, 642, 646
RICHARD
Henry, 561
RICHARDS
— -, 443, 684
Agnes (Doctor), 805
Ann Hutchison, 785, 805
EUzabeth Coy, 785
James, 785, 805
James W., 785
Luciiida Wise, 1182
Mary A. (Harper), 987
Samuel, 1182
RICHARDSON
Elizabeth (Andrews), 904
Fred, 955
I. K. Rev., 649
John, 58
Lee, 955
Madge, 955
Sarah Rainey, 955
William Jerome, 955
RICHEY
Daniel Rev., 519, 619,
645, 646, 666,
RICHMOND
Alan, 762
Almond B., 247, 302, 310,
444. 455, 733, 760, 765,
766, 781
Almon George, 310, 765
Charles E. Major, 766
Charles Fremont, 765
Daniel Shryock, 574, 764,
765
Dean, 284
Edward, 762
Elizabeth (Delamater), 765
Elizabeth (Matteson), 978
Freeman, 762
George D. , 765
Harriet, 765
Hiram Lawton Jr., 284, 310,
444, 449, 450, 459, 727,
764
Hiram Lawton Sr. , 197, 310,
312, 316, 343, 345, 385,
385, 392, 456, 461, 727,
757, 761-765, 1028
Hiram M., 311, 765
James Edward, 765
John, 762, 765
Lawton Dr., 310, 762, 764,
765
Louis L., 765
Margaret Fowler, 765
Marguerite F., 766
Maria (Hawkins), 764
RICHMOND continued
Maria Power Shryock,
310, 763
Mary Grayson, 765
Mary Jane Morris, 765
May W., 765
Sarah Townsend, 762,
764, 765
Virginia Vance, 764
William, 765
Winnie Day, 765
RICK
Lydia (Ford), 1082
RICKARD
Barbara (Glenn), 962
RICKERT
John, 1095
RIDDLE
Ada Kelley, 879
Amelia (Armstrong), 872
Arianna (Kennedy), 714
Elizabeth P. Waid, 1180
Frederick, 879
Harriet TerriU, 854
John Stuart, 269, 270,
300, 308, 310, 311,
714
Mary Bemus, 714
William, HBO
RIDELL
Peter, Rev. , 563
RIDENOUR
David, 69b
HIDEOUT
MarU (Southwick), 885
Mary (Franklin), 949
RIDGWAY
Charles, 580, 582, 584,
669-671
Fanny Titus, 5b4
John, 584
Louisa, 585
Susan (Titus), 584
Titus, 315, 585
RIGBY
Ellen (Farrineton), 974
Emanuel T. , 974
RIGDON
Sidney, 837
RINGLAND
William, 664
RIORDAN
John, 400, 401
Patrick, 400
RIPARTI
Capt., 159
RIPLEY
— , 1050
RITCHIE
Daniel Rev., 651
RITER
Mary (Yates), 775
RITENOUR
Catherine (Smith), 786,
871
RITNER
Anna Catherine Fiscus,
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RITNER continued
871
Benjamin, 871
Daniel, 871
David, 871
Fannie, 871
Henry, 871
Jane, 871
Joseph Gov., 114, 121-
123, 132, 786, 871
Maria, 871
Peggy, 871
Susan, B71
RITTENHOUSE
Rev., 396, 399
Thomas, 104
RITTER
Rev., 396, 399
RITTMAYER
— , 1129
RITTMEYER
Adam, 1163
Francis (Shaw), 1163
ROBB
Electa (Parsons), 755
E. P., 755
Hannah Ralston, 998
ROBBINS
A. B. Dr., 456
Ablgial (Holman),
813, 827
Ann Price, 1159
Betsy (Herrick), 808
David P. Dr., 432, 519,
521, 804, 806
DeForest L. , 813
Edward, 1159
EUcta, 700
Elizabeth (Steward), 813
Eunice, 813
George, 813
Halsey, 813
Hannah (Akerly), 813
Harriet Mitchell, Bll,
813
Henry, 813
John, 700, 896
Josiah, 811, 813, 827
Louise Hatch, 896
Mary, 813
Maryette, 813
Palace, 813
Paulina ChruchiU, 813
Rose E. D'jrham, 806
Ruth (Nourae), 798
ROBERTS
E. A. L., Dr., 473,
1097
E. L., 319
E. T. , 477
Emily W. Tltue, 1098
Enoch, 766
Flora A. Forbes, 766
George, 372
Ira, 1120
J. E. Rev., 582
James D. , 310, 766
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
ROBERTS continued
Jerimiah, 503
Kate (Beech), 802
Alahala Hamilton, 1120
Mary, 766
Mary Calvin, 766
Mary A, (Nickerson),
1120
N. T. Capt., 911
Providence (Reisinger),
760
R. R. Rev., 661
Robert Bishop, 421
S. W. Capt., 1036
Walter Brooks Dr., 312,
313, 473, 476, 477,
1097, 1098
W. Milnor, 280
ROBERTSON
, 165
Daniel S. , 836
George, 835-836
George C, 836
John, 435
Mary Smith, 835, 836
Mary (Stewart), 912
Mary E. (Osborne), 836
Pnillip, 835, 836
Sarah Fulkerson, 836
ROBINS
Sarah A. (Sitler), 1086
ROBINSON
— , 645
A. Rev.. 661
Abigial Strong, 912
Adelia (Simons), 912
Andrew, 371, 490
Arthur, 464
Belle (Magee), 978
C. W., 703
Charles, 912
Claud, 665
Daniel B. , 1081
Ephriam, 490
F. M., 649
George, 912
Hannah Brown, 1081
Isabel (Wallace), 1186
J. Rev., 392, 519, 619
J. C, 471
James, 578, 579, 591,
912
John, 464, 480
Joseph, 490, 912, 978
Margaret, 591
Mary (Boileau), 715
M. D. , 471
Nelson, 912
P. N.. 490
Palmyra, 912
Patrick, 64
Rebecca (Martin), 862
Robert, 665
Robert L. , 475, 480
Sarah M. (Truesdale), 1051
W. Rev., 501, 688
W. L. , 642, 649
Warren, 912
ROBINSON continued
William, 464, 476, 480
ROBISON
Jane Pastorius, 913
Lena May Martin, 1096
S. D., 1096
ROBSHAW
Amanda Goodwill, 975
ROCHFORD
Dennis, 58
ROCKWELL
Abner C, 814
Addison Orlando, 521,
813, 814
Adelia McMillen, 881
AUred L. , 814
Bernard. 519, 813
C. D. Rev., 646, 666,
703
Darius, 808
Eleazer, 519, 1119
Emeline M. , 813
Emeline P., 1061
Emily M., 813
Ephraim S. , 814
Esther F., 813
Ethel, 814
Eunice Herrick, 808
Eunice L. , 813
Fannie Lane, 814
Florence, 814
Frances D. (McDowell),
1061
Frank D. , 814
George W. , 616
Hannah L., 814
Hannah M. (Kingsley),
1119
Harriet P., 814
Harvey, 881
Henry A., 1061
Horace N., 814
James, 521
James W. , 521
John B., 1061
Keziah Spring, 1119
LaRue D. , 814
Laura A. , 814
Lettie Elderkin, 814
Linn L. . 814
Lodiska S. , (McFadden),
803, 966
Louisa M., 814
Martha L. Root, 521,
814
Mary E. Dodge, 814
Orin, 1061.
Paul, 814
Riebe L. , 814
Phebe Carter, 810, 814
Ralph, 878
Rebecca Mercy, 519, 520,
Sally A., 813
Sarah D. , 1061
Susan Ingols, 878
Susan (Jobes), 819
WUbur F., 814
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ROCKWELL continued
WiUiam D. , 814
William S. , 814
Zera, 810. 814
RODDICK
Anna (Elder), 766
James, 766
John, 766
RODERICK
Margaret Johnstone, 766
RODDICK
Mary McCall, 766
Susan, 766
William, 403, 446, 766
RODDY
Emeline E. Fish, 1057
Thomas, 459, 1057
William, 455
RODGERS
- — , 409
L. Rev., 666
Reuben, 858
Sarah J. (Limber), 923
RODIER
Charles A., 981
Jennie Gertrude, 981
Julius A., 619, 980,
981, 982
Julius Henry D. , 981
Mirander (Bement), 971
Mary A., 981
Mary Adelaide Jones,
981
Mary Edith Sessions,
981
Millie Louisa, 981
Miranda Bement, 981
Philaburt Louis Col.,
981
William P. L. , 981
ROE
James, 542, 543, 578
ROEKART
John, 484
ROESCH
John Rev. , 484
ROFFEE
Eugene I., 585
Harriet A., 585
ROFTER
G. C. Rev., 657
ROGERS
A. H. , 1030
Abigail Parks, 766
Alexander, 682
Alfred, 852
Allie, 852
Aretus, 852, 969
Asena Dickson, 1148
B., 1148
Caroline Seelye, 1042
Catherine Siverling,
852, 1163
D. D. , 413
D. M. Rev., 646
Daniel, 541
Edward, 886
Edwin G. , 1042
Index of Names continued
ROGERS continued
Elias, 852, 969, 1163
Eliza (Cole), 852, 969
Eliza S. (Mead), 852
Elmira E. (Morris),
1042
Elois, 852
Gilbert, 1042
Hannah (Steele), 852
Harriet, 1042
Henry, 453, 766
Hiram, 766
James, 682
Jane (Selby), 885
Jane (Wing), 852, 969
Jane A, Fuller, 1005
Joel, 1005
John, 682
Kerny (Dilley), 852
Lizzie Hall, 781
Lois Nubre, 969
Lorenzo Rev., 646
M. Adell Smith, 886
Mahala (Hotchkiss), 852,
969
Marietta Terrill, 854
Mary Jane (Wing), 852, 9i
Matthew, 682
Morgan L., 1042
Phebe A., 1042
Piatt, 639, 641, 1042
Robert Major, 163
Rosetta (Blystone), 852
Sabina Boyle s, 766
Samuel, 690
Thomas, 561, 692
waiiam M., 1042
ROHR
J. L., 509, 657
ROHR BACH
Apama Blakeslee, 1009
Benjamin, 1009
Emily (Webb), 1009
ROLLS
Major, 1017
ROMER
Wolfgang W., 123
ROOD
Ida C. (Corey), 824
ROONEY
Harriet A.. 424
ROOT
— , 1168
A. K. , Rev., 532
Alice E. Morse, 954
Alice M. (Gtfford), 785
Andrew A., 815
Ann, 814
Charles, 1141
Clara B. , 785
Daniel, 814, 1077
Daniel C, 246
Ebenezer S, S. , 814
Edwin J., 785
Electa WardweU, 814
Electa D. Root, 814
Elihu, 499, 785
EUkam W., 814
ROOT continued
Fred, 954
George W., 785
Harmony, 814
John, 501, 785, 814
Justin, 814-815
Lizzie A., 815
Lucy (SkUf). 785
Lucy A,, 814
Malona Jane (Patterson),
785
Martha L. (Rockwell),
814
Mary C. (Skiff), 7 85
Mary Jane Darrow, 785
Melvin M., 785
Mercy Thomas, 814,
817
Meribah A. (Thomas),
814, 1077
Morton, 814
Nancy A, Birchard, 814
Nancy Kerr, 915
Polly Nichols, 785
Ruhanna (Porter), 785
Sally A. (Stanford), 814, 817
Sennle (Snodgrass), 1141
Sumner F., 814
Susannah Church, 814,
1077
Sylvester, 814, 817
sjrlvester B. , 521, 814
Thomas, 814
Timothy, 814
Timotl^' T., 521, 812,
814
ROROBECK
Benjamin, 632
ROSCHE
Eve (Stein), 1112
George H., U12
ROSE
A. E., 658
Ann B., 657
Charles P., 1036
Edward G., 1074
Eliza A. Boyer, 657,
767, 1074
Emily (Stevens), 657
Eva A. Newton, 1036
M. F. Lt., 363, 1078
Mary A., 657
Peter, 657, 767, 1074
Susan F. Dr., 331,
332, 767
William S., 313, 442,
449, 657
ROSEBORO
S. R, Rev., 520, 600
ROSECRANS
General, 359, 1044
R03ENCRANTZ
Nicholas, 146
ROSENSPITZ
Aleacander Rev., 486
ROSS
General, 117, 336
AdeU Leffingwell, 015
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R03S continued
Albert G., 701
Alfred H. , 1075
Almond B., 815
Amasa, 815
Amasa B., 258, 312,
516, 519, 520,
815, 818, 963
Amelia Morris, 1041
Bertha M., 815
Blrdena E., 1075
Charles, 815
Charlottie Harmon (Carr),
1127
Cyrenius, 1127
Dixi H., 815
Edgar M. , 1075
Eleanor Snodgrass, 1142
Eliza (Rundel), 900
Elizabeth Rice, 1022, 1041
Ellen Perry, 1075
Elmer E. , 1075
Florence G., 815
Francis, 395, 529,
530
Franklin P., 1075
George, 101, 103, 112
Grace H. (Wade), 815, 818
Hannah V. Perry, 1075
Harriet, 815
Harriet Wheeler, 1074
Harriet R. Beedy, 520,
815, 963
Harry, 815
Hattie M., 815
Herbert C, 1075
Increase B. , 815
Jack. 132
James, 115, 132, 300
John, 815, 1142
John W., 1127
Justice, 639, 1041
Laura J. (Graves),
1022, 1041
Llllle A. (Kendal), 1041
Lucy Burchard, 815
Lucy A. Foote, 815
Mary E. , 1075
Mary E. FuUerton, 815
Minnie F., 815
Mowbray B. , 815
Nelson W., 1022, 1041-
1042
Peter, 556
Rachel, 395
Sarah Bartlett, 815
Sarah C. (Snodgrass),
1142
Steven V., 1041
Thomas, 553, 554
William, 652, 1074
William C, 1041
William H., 1041
William M., 1074, 1075
WUlls Y. , 1075
Winslow B. , 815
W. P. Rev., 393
R036ELL
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
ROSSELL continued
Bertha Mabel, 797
Charlotte Reynolds, 797
Charlotte E. , 797
Elizabeth (Shreve), 797
Hamlet Elwood, 311, 707
Maria Negus, 797
Susan (Warner), 797
William, 797
R03SMAN
Catherine (Hickman),
1068
ROTH
Amy C. Weimer, 767
Anna M., 767
H. R, , 411. 767
Reuben S. , 767
ROUDEBUSH
Almond, 1159
Benton, 1159, 1164
Catherine (Luper), 1159
Catherine (StuU), 1165
Clarissa Waid, 1167
Clinton, 1159
Etfie (Drake), 779, 1159
Elizabeth Stull, 1159
Ettie, 1159
Frank, 1159
George, 700, 1159, 1164,
1167
Ida (Smith), 1164
John, 700, 1159
Lorenzo, 1159
Lucy J. Armstrong, 700,
1159
Michael, 700, 1159
Morris L. , 701
Nicholas, 700, 1159
Ralph, 1167
Samuel, 1159
Slyvania, 1159
Ursula Smitn, 1164
ROUNDS
Hannah Morey, 1075
Hannah R., 1075
Horace C, 656, 1072,
1075
Jonathan, 1075
Margaret A., 1075
Mehetabel, 1075
Nancy B. (Lamb), 1072,
1075
Nancy J. Bennett, 1072,
1075
Reuben, 1075
Sarah A., 1076
WUliam 3., 1075
ROUSE
— , 465, 1095
Henry R. , 312
ROWE
Isaiah, 615
ROWIN
T., 684
ROWLAND
Charles L. , 444
George S. , 489
ROWLAND continued
Louisa (Vickery), 790
ROWLEY
Frank H. Rev., 485
Mary Lucretia (Bennett),
971
ROYAL
Emily C. Pratt, 1142
Felix Y., 1142
Francis H. , 693
Hannah (Birch), 1124
Henry, 629, 694
Mark, 630
Mary (Yokes), 1142
Mary C. (Norton), 1142
Melvina (DeVoss), 1142
Peter, 629, 694, 1142
Rebecca Belts, 1142
SaviUe (Cole), 1142
ROYER
Emiline Snodgrass, 1141
George, 625
Henry, 622
Robert, 1141
Samuel, 544
RUBNER
B. Lewis, 1122
Celia Mankel, 1122
Christena (Waidley), 1121
Franklin, 1121
J. Christopher, 1121
JohnW., 1121-1122
Josiah J., 1122
Lafayette, 1122
Lydla, 1122
Margaret E. Peck, 1121
Margaret (Torrey), 1121
Michael, 1121
Susan Stough, 1122
RUDDY
John J. Father, 593, 649,
1042
RUGG
Triphosa, 660
RUGGLE3
Benjamin F. , 511
Sarah (Boyd), B73
RUNDEL
Aknira, 1042
Anna Pinkerton, 1043
Austin, 1042-1043
Beda (Field), 1020
Betsey Newcom, 1020
Caroline (Bradley), 882
David, 1042, 1043
Edgar, i042
Edgar F. , 1043
Elisha, 1042
Eliza Ross, 900
Emma B, , 1043
F. F.,900
Florence Dauchey, 1042
Florence Edna, 1043
Frances (Holcomb), 1043
Fred A., 1043
Harriet (Smith), 1042
Ira, 1042, i043
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RUNDHL continued
Jennie L. , 1043
Jerome, 1020
Loren, 900
Luther, 641. 1020
Lydia D. (Smith), BB6,
1098
Lydia J. (Field), 1020
Myra A., 1043
Orlin E. , 1043
Sabrah, 1042
Susannah Curtis, 1042,
1043
waiiam, 886
RUNNELLS
Jane Merritt, 910
William, 910
RUPERT
David, 704
J. E., 655
W. A., 643, 644
RUPP
Anna (Roth), 767
Carrie E., 728
Charlotte Ders^, 72B
Elmer H. , 728
George A. , 728
Henry M. , 728
Jesse, 315, 379, 385,
444
Lottie, 728
RUSH LANDER
Augustus, 900
Blanche, 900
Clovis. 900
Eugenie, 900
Harriet Besanson, 900
John C, 900
Leander, 900
Louise, 900
Mary, 900
Virginia Verrain, 900
RUSHMORH
Abigail (Bradt), 822
Alfred J. , 836
C. D. , 1034
Emma V. (Prusia), 1041
Hannah Moore, 836, 1022
Harriet (Graham), 1022
Henry B. , 836
John, 225, 836, 1022, 1041
Mabel A. , 836
Mary E. Irons,, 836,
1041
Nina F. McDoweU, 1034
RUSSELL
Alice (Glenn), 785
Arnold, 767
Benjamin, 1075
Caroline (Amidon), 872,
1028
Catherine, 1128
Catherine (Smith), 1075
Delilah (Bunting), 785
Edmond, 785
Edward L., 793, 1128
Ellen, 785
Index of Names continued
RUSSELL continued
Emory P., 519, 815, 816
Esther Walton, 767
Gaylord, 767
Hamlin, 264
Harriet, 785
J., 139
Jennie M. Little, 815
Jessie (Rice), 1029
John Rev., 393
John L., 1029
Jonathan, 968
Joseph, 815
Julia A. Pool, 815
Lizzie, 767
Lucinda Stoddard, 785
Mabel, 767
Maria S. (Joslin), 1029
Mary F. (ConneU), 1029
Mary M. Webster, 968
Nancy Adams, 767
N. W. , 264
Peter, 785
Rachel Sueeden, 1075
Rebecca A. Espy, 097
Robert Stanley, 767
Rosannah Bradish (Hynes),
872, 1028
Samuel, 872, 1029
Sarah Gibson, 1128
Sarah Eliza Cutshall,
930
Sarah Jane Southwick, 785
Stephen, 785
Thomas, 907
W. E., 930
WUliam, 592
William Henry, 767
RUST
Barbara (Smith), 958
Henry, 696, 698
RUTER
Augustus M, , 423
Augustus W. , 421
Martin Rev., 421, 423
Philander S. Rev., 646,
666
RUTLEDGE
Ralph, 190
RYAN
Abby (McGiU), 1161
Adella R. (Densmore), 1160
Almont, 1160
Andrew, 192, 315, 702,
1159
Andrew A. , 1160
Andrew W. , 1160
C. 841
Duff P.. 1160
Edward, 696, 697, 1159-
1160
Eliza, 1160
Eliza (Wormersley), 1160
Ernest, 1160
George, 1160
George P., 314, 497,
.1159, 1160
RYAN continued
James, 1160
Jessie Wright, 841
John, 697, 1159
John A., 1160
Martha (McNeal),
1160
Mary I. (Graham), 1160
Minnie S. , 1160
Permelia Jones, 702, 1159
Sarah E. Gehr, 1160
Sarah J. (Cole), 1160
William, 1159
William S. , 1160
RYSINGH
John Claude, 28-32, 37
SABIN
Albert, 506
Jeese, 510
J, Jesse, 612
Margaret Shreve, 506
Larkin, 593
SACICETT
Betsy (Ellis), 895
Elizabeth E. (Dorchester),
824
Harvey, 702
J. T., 703
Samuel S. , 824
Sarah C. (Murray), 754
William D., 441
SAEGER
Adeline, 1161
Albert, 1161
Amelia, 1161
Amos, 701, 1161
Andrew, 1161
Charles, 1143, 1161
Charles W., 1161
Christinia (Floyd), 1161
Daniel, 695, 696, 701,
702, 1151, 1160, 1161
Daniel G. , 1161
David E. , 1161
Edgar L., 1161
Edward, 270, 1160
Edwin, 1161
Elizabeth Grubb, 1161
Emma (Hagg), 1161
Frank S. , 1161
Horace B., 1161
Isaac, 270, 319, 1160,
1161
Jacob, 515
John, 874, 963, 966
Jonathan, 701, 1160-1161
Josiah, 1161
Kate (Blrchard), 963
Louise Groff, 1161
Mary Brookhouser, 874, 963
Mary (McFadden), 966
Mary A. Snvder, 1143, 1161
Oliver, 701, 1161
Olivia (Johnston), 1161
Owen, 1161
Peter, 514, 515, 679
Polly Brookhouser, 874
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SAEGER continued
Samuel S. , 1161
Sarah, 1160
Sarah (Moyer), 1161
Sena (Kuhns), 1161
Stephen, 1160
Susan (Minium), 783
Thomas, 1160, 1161
William, 1161
Wilmot, 1161
SAILS
Thomas, 395
ST. CLAIR
Arthi.r, 132
Governor, 186
John, 514, 515
Joseph Kirk , 691
J. R., 691
Sarah Ann Kerr, iil6
ST. JOHN
Lewis M. , 519, 812
Mary L. (Crosley),
804
Samuel, 804
Sophia (Lewis), 849
ST. PIERRE
Legardeur De, 159,
160
SAIR
Joseph, 500
SALEN
Agnes P. Kelly, 816
Angeline, 816, 955
Anna, 956
Catherine, 816, 955
Charles, 956
Delbert, 956
Esther, 816, 955
George, 816, 955
Helen (Jude), 816
Helena (Shaffer), 816,
939, 955
Hettie Moyer, 816, 955
John, 816
Jonathan W. , 816, 955
Lewis, 816, 955, 956
Luella, 956
Mary, 816, 955
Maud, 816
Peter, 816, 955
Sally, 816, 955
Sarah A. Perry, 956
Walla, 816
WUliam, 956
William, 816, 939, 955,
956
SALMON
Margaret (GiUaspy),
1102
SALOME
J., 1083
Liveria Foust, 1083
SAMMONS
J. D. Rev., 512, 619
SAMPLE
Capt., 335
Mary (Elchbaum), 974
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SAMPSON
W. Rev., 393
SANBORN
David, 602
Dorothy (BueU), 909
Moses, 602
Samuel, 602
Sarali (Chamberlain), 803
Waiiam, 602
SANDBORN
Esther M. (Darby). 1016
SANDERS
Elizabeth G. (Ferguson),
737
SANDERSON
— -, 1129
Ada, 956
Betsy Louisa, 956
Edward W. , 836
Ellen OdeU, 956
Henry, 834
JohnR., 956
Martha B. Hosmer, 1129
Matie, 946
Nancy J. Treet, 836
Nelson, 956
Rebecca (McCriUis), 1072
Sarah J. Penfield, 834
Virgil, 955
W. E., 650, 836-837
WiUiam, 956
SANFORD
G. H. , 585
SAN KEY
E., 281
SARBER
Phillip, 683
SARGEANT
John, 132
SARGENT
Almira Herrick, 808
C. M., 652
James, 808
SATCHEECHO
— , 78
SATTERFIELD
James Rev., 172, 173
Sarah Mead, 172, 173
SATTERLEE
E. O. , 1064
Mary J. (Vredenburg),
1064
SAULSBURY
John Caprt., 1052
Laura E. Thomas, 1050
Luther, 1050
Polly (CookrWest), 1052
SAUNDERS
Charles, 616, 619. 786
Charles J., 616
Diana Smedley, 786
Elizabeth L. (Scott), 786
SAUR
Julia (Kopf), 1103
SAVAGE
Mary M. (Weikal), 1181
SAXTON
Sarah (Van Marter), 1166
SAYER
Edward S. , 441, 728
Mary E. Dick, 728
W. M. , 441
SAYRE
Alice, 953, 957
Anna, 957
ArviUa, 953
Betsy A. WiUey, 957
Catherine (Hawthorne), 957
Catherine Thorp, 956, 957,
1165
Dinah Hunt, 957
Eliza Hamilton, 953
Ettie Bowman (Farrelly),
1070
Eva Delamater, 949, 958
Frank, 957
Frank W. , 1070
Gertrude, 957
Hattie M. , 957
Isaac, 956, 957
James, 953, 956, 957
Jennie, 957
John, 957
John Jr., 956, 957
John Sr. , 956, 957, 1165
Joseph, 500, 957, 958
Joseph L., 956, 957
Judson E., 949, 957-958
J. W. , 957
Laverne (Johnson), 953
Leona, 957
Levi, 957
Lorania (Wright), 962
Lucy Stewart, 957
Luna E., 957
Maggie, 957
Martha McClaughry, 953
Mary, 956
Minerva Lyon, 957
Monetta, 957
Morrison, 957
Nettie (PhiUips), 953
Nicholas W. , 957
Prawl, 956
Rosetta (Lingo), 957
Sallie R. (Stull) "Sarah",
956, 1165
Sarah WiUey, 957
Sarah R. (Stull), 956,
1165
Sylvia, 957
Sylvia Beardsley, 956-957
Susan, 956
Thompson, 956
Victor, 953
William. 956
SCHAEFFER
Michael, 506
SCHAFER
Clara (Sheldon), 1045
Phillip, 1045
SCHANCK
Anna Alford, 1162
Conover, 1162
Court, 1161
Don E., 703
SCHANCK continued
Eleanor Conover, 1161
Ephraim L., 1161-1162
Henrietta Moyer, 1162
John, 1162
Linn H. , 1162
Lizzie Stoltz, 1162
Mary J., 1162
Sarah V. (House!), 1162
William, 1162
SCHAUWEKER
Frank, 443, 683
3CHEAFNOCKER
Elizabeth Minsenier,
767
George, 767
John, 767, 768
SCHERMERHORN
Abigail Fenner, 837
Cornelius, 837
Hayden A., 837
John C, 837
Nancy, 837
William G., 837
SCHIFFERER
Father, 400
SCHINMELPENNICK
Rutger Jan, 231
SCHLOSSER
Ephraim, 884
Hannah Seavy, 884
Susannah (Snyder), 887
SCHMAKEL
Louisa (Schuetz), 1162
SCHMIDT
John Rev., 399
SCHNAUBER
Elizabeth (Mcintosh),
1157
Elizabeth Zimmer, 1157
William, 1157
SCHOFIELD
— -, 213, 214
SCHOUSTER
Joseph, 682
SCHREINER
Anna, 1105
Anna C, 1106
Caroline, 1105
Catherine, 1105
Catherine L. Baker, 1105
Edwin B. , 1106
Elizabeth, 1105
Emma M. Tolbert, 1105
Emma T. , 1106
Francis, 1105-1106
Francis T. , 1106
Henry Jr., 1105
Henry Sr. , 1105
Hillary, 1105
Jacob, 1105
Susan, 1105
William T., 1106
SCHUCK
Caroline, 977
Sarah R. (Lewis), 977
Theophilus, 977
SCHUETZ
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SCHUETZ continued
Anna, 1162
Clara, 1162
George, 1162
Henry, 1162
Ida, 1162
Jacob, 1162
John, 1162
Louise, 1162
Louise Schmekel, 1162
Maggie, 1152
Mary, 1162
Mary Zelhoefer, 1162
SCHULER
Elizabeth (Snapp), 982
SCHULTZ
Christian, 704
Mary A. (Lilly), 881
William, 881
SCHUTE
Swen, 30
SCHWAB
Evie Lizzie Heintz, 1127
Frank, 443
George, 1127
Maggie (Dundenhoeffer),
1127
SCHWARTZ
— , 471
SCOFIELD
Isaac Rev., 520, 577,
619, 624, 646, 566,
678
J. C. Rev., 483
SCOTT
Agnes (Dick), 730
Alton M. , 958
Ann (Parkin), 796
Augusta Chapman, 991
Burt D., 958
Caroline Raydure, 991
Carrie Strickland, 787
Catherine Gray, 958
David Newman, 786
Dorcas Pryor, 785, 786
Elizabeth L. Saunders, 785
Ella J. Hovey, 935
Emily Kingsley, 1119
Enos A., 935
George Rev., 555, 524,
667
George W., 991
Guy N., 786
J. Rev,, 619
J. A., 471
James, 659, 1149
John, 704, 991, 992
John Capt., 35, 35, 40
John N., 991-992
Joseph, 191
Joseph N., 958
Joseph W. , 678, 1119
Lestine M. Carpenter, 786
Louisa, 991
Lovina D. (Glancy), 786
Lucy A. (Gaylard), 1046
SCOTT continued
Mabel L., 786
Margaret (Hood), 991-
992
Martha B. (Blood), 7 86
Mary Clark, 1114
Mary (McFarland), 750,
752
Mary Skelton, 958
Mary (Steadman), 991
Melissa Gilmore, 1149
Moses Sr., 315, 629,
593, 694
Nettie Godwin, 992
Norman, 619, 785
Oliver, 785
OUver B. , 619, 785,
786
Phoebe A. Coulter, 777,
1114
Ransom D. , 992
Samuel, 593, 594, 991
Sarah (Babcock), 962
Sarah Mellon, 991
Susan (Dewey), 893
Susannah Ralya, 991,
992
T. F., 643
Thomas, 730, 1046,
1114
Thomas A., 284
Velma M., 786
W. R. , 310
Wtlhelmina L, Byham, 892
WUliam, 678, 958, 962
SCOUVIL
Daniel, 642
SCOVILLE
Sheriff, 911
SCOWDEN
Anna (Weller), 1111, 1133
Caroline (Raydure), 991
Catherine (Power), 574
Clyde, 1133
Clyde Garfield, 1111
David, 574
Edward A., 1111, 1133
Elizabeth (Swaney), 674
Elsie (Birchfield), 674
F. P., 559
Florence E., 1133
Frank P., 559
Fred B., 1133
George S. , 1133
James, 1133
John, 674, 690
Joseph, 315, 441, HI,
1132, 1133
Mary (Davis), 674
Mary (Patterson), 1132
Mary A. (Brown), 1111,
1132
Samuel, 574
Sarah A. (Minnis), 496,
574, 784
Simeon, 674
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SCOWDEN continued
Theodore, 300, 496,
674
William, 674, 1132
SCRANTON
Almon M., 511
SCROGGS
Allen, 300, 546, 549,
551, 869
James, 549
John, 549
Margaret (Heatr.l, 868
Robert, 549
William, 549
SEAMAN
John, 875
Mary Jane (Cutshall), 875
Nancy A. (Cutshall), 876
Sylvester H. , £76
SEARS
S. S. , 325, 432, 1170,
1175
SEAVT
Alice D. , 885
Charles, 884
David, 876, 884
Ebenezer Jr. , 884, 885
Ebenezer Sr. , 563, 702,
884, 885, 1152
Edgar E. , 885
Elizabeth, 884
Elizabeth (Pike), 884
Elpha L. , 885
Francis, 563, 884
Hannah (Eaton), 884
Hannah (Schlosser), 884
Hannah L. , 884
Harriet, 884
Harriet N. (Freeman),
884, 1162
Helen E. (Gould), 1162
James, 703, 884, 1162,
1163
Jane B. (Southwick), 885
Joanna (Hopkins), 884
John, 703, 884
John F., 885
LeRoy E., 885
Lydia (Lewis), 884
Maggie C. (Moyer), 885
Mary, 884
Mary A. (\Varden), 885
NeUle C, 703
Rebecca, 884
Samuel, 884, 1162
Samuel G. , 1152
Sarah (Seavy), 884
Silas F., 885
Theodore G. , 885
William, 884
William E., 884, 885
William H., 884
SEBAUGH
Betsey (Vredenburg), 1062
Bruce W. , 1062
Catherine A. (Wood), 1062,
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
SEBAUGH continued
1066
David, 1062
Edmund B. , 1062
Emma A. (llerritt), 1062
George, 1062
John W., 1062, 1066
Julia (:\Ic3.1iUan), 1062
Lorenzo D. , 1062
Mary D. (Inglis), 1062
Sarah (Wingard), 1062
SEDLER
Dr., 903
Ella (Williams), 903
SEELY
Alvy,1106
Averel McC, 1106
Carlotta (Sterling), 1106
Charles A., 1106
Erie B. , 1106
Esther (Styer), 1106
F. L., 311
John A., 1106
Joseph P., 1106
Lillie v., 1106
Margaret Andrews, 1106
Margaret E. , 1106
Mary A., 1106
Michael, 561, 660, 682
Sarah I., 1106
William A., 1106
WaUam R., 1106
SEE LYE
Caroline (Rogers),
1042
Irene, 1042
Sophia (N orris), 1042
William, 1042
William Edwin, 594. 921
SEFFER
John, 132
SEGAR
Frank, 1000
Hattie May Baiter, 1000
SEGARD
— , 123
SEILER
Joseph, 1138
Mary A. Long, 1138
SEIP
Joseph, 485
SELBY
Adelia (Watson), 889
Eva (Johnson), 1084
Evaline Johnson, 878
Jane Rogers, 878, 885
John F., 878, 885
Louisa Skell, 885
M. Estella (Sikes), 939
William A. Mrs., 889
SELDEN
George, 300, 302, 305,
311, 415, 444
Sophia M. Magaw, 753
SELHEIMER
Capt., 126
SELLERS
Chauncy B. , 501
SELLEW
Maria Wilder, 941
S. W. Dr., 331, 332
SEMMS
General, 12 9
SEMPLE
Steel, 296, 300, 304
SENKER
Herman, 402
SENNETT
George B. , 440, 442, 444,
459, 460
Pardon, 439, 440
SENSOR
Ann Swift, 1163
Daniel O. , 1163
Edward, 1163
Elizabeth Orwig, 1163
George L. , 1163
Jacob, 1163
John T., 1163
Margaret, 1163
Maria Shearer, 1163
Martha A. Hale, 1163
R. DeForrest, 1163
Robert W. , 1163
T. D. , 540
William D., 1163
SERGANT
A. Dr., 761
Jane Maria Reynolds, 761
SERGEANT
Addie M. (Cheeseman),
1043
Alfred, 1043
Electa S. (Paul), 1043
Hannah M. (Phelps), 1043
John, 132
John A., 291, 373
Martin P., 1043
Phineas, 1043
Polly, 1043
SESSIONS
Mary Edith (Rodier), 981
SEVERANCE
EUen (Stranahan), 1009
SEWARD
Clarissa (Bartlett), 913
SEXTON
Rev., 600
D. 445
Elizabeth, 619
Gates, 620
Lucy J. (Bennett), 842
Pierson G. , 619
Roswell C, 275, 314, 383,
464, 480
SEYFANG
— , 474
SEYLER
Luella Merrill, 899
W. A., 899
SEYMOUR
, 1131
Olive H. (MerriU), 1131
SHACKELFORD
Joseph A. Rev. , 661
SHADE
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SHADE continued
Rosa (Brunson), 928
SHADER
Anna A., 1012
Ann L. Bligh, 1012
Calvin A., 1012
Chester E., 1012
David E., 1012
SHAFER
Bertha, 1133
Blanche, 1133
David, 861, 1133
Elizabeth, 1133
Elizabeth (Kniennan),
861, 1133
Emilene Brown. 1133
Fanny Martin, 862
George, 861, 1133
Gertie, 1133
Grace, 1133
Henry, 315, 861. 1133
Irene, 1133
Jessie, 1133
John, 861, 1133
PhiUip, 861, 1133
Thomas, 536, 861,
1133
SHAFFER
— , 704
Barbara Beers, 1108
Bertha, 939
Catherine (Leonard),
802
Daniel, 704, 938,
939, 1146
Edgar, 939
Elias, 938, 939
Eliza A. Watson, 889
Ellen, 939
Frances L. (Porter), 868
Helena (Salen), 939
John, 868
Joseph, 688
LesUe, 939
Martha A. Baugher, 802
Mary E. Coup, 1146
Michael, 1108
Minnie, 939
Peter, 701
Phillip, 889
Rachel Pentz, 756
Sarah, 939
Sarah Wykoff, 938,
939, 1146
Ward, 939
Wilber, 802
William, 939
SHAMBURG
G. , 472
SHANGER
Anna Wirt, 903
SHANKS
William, 523
SHANNCE
John N., 966
Rebecca N. McFadden,
966
SHANNON
Index of Names continued
SHANNON continued
Joseph, 312
Mary (Hawkins), 1025
Patrick, 381
Thomas, 1025
William, 379, 435
SHARP
Augusta (Gage), 807
Dorcas (Shellito), 987
Henry, 503
Martha (McCurdy), 1103
Minerva Hamlin, 807
WilUam, 270, 807
SHARTEL
David. 1133
Jane Elder, 1133
Jennie McDill, 1133
John, 1133
John E., 1133
John F., 1133
Mary Jane WQey, 1133
May B., 1133 '
SHARTLE
Daniel, 776
Eliza (Zone), 776
SHATTUCK
Annis (Arbuckle), 801
F,, 314
George S, , 748
Jared, 305, 385, 393,
414, 439, 440, 1167,
1175
Lorenzo D. , 490, 534
L. L. , 490
Samuel, 592
Waiiam P., 262, 312, 383
SHAUBERGER
John, 314, 499
SHAW
Adelia (Stevens), 1163
Agnes (Hervey), 1139
Alinda E. (Frey), 920, 1063
Ann J. (Gillespie), 1163
Caroline L. (Miller), 833
Carrie M. (Miller), 1163
Charles T., 313
Content (Hazzard), 1013
Emilene E. (Johnson), 1163
Frances (Rittneyer), 1163
Francis B. (Bartholomew),
1163
Frank Ross, 1063
Harriet M. (Walton), 1063
James, 1163
James W. , 1163
Jane (Beatty), 857
John C, 1063
Julia A, (Miller), 1063
Louisa (Nichols), 1063
Lucy A. (Cross), 1062, 1063
Lucy J. (Walton), 1063
Margaret (Irwin), 1163
Mary C. (Walton), 1063
Moses, 1062, 1063
Moses D. , 823, 825, 1062,
1063
Moses M.. 1063
Parker, 1163
SHAW continued
Peter, 534, 551
Philena (Dorchester),
825, 1063
PrisciUa (Gilson), 914
Rachel A. (Stevens),
1063
Robert, 1163
Robert L., 1163
Sarah (Obert), 1007
Sylvester I. , 1163
Thomas Johnson, 1063
William, 662
William M., 920, 1063
SHEAKLEY
Ann (Moore), 867
SHEARER
Andrew, 578
Elizabeth (Lang), 1155
George Rev., 634
John Jr., 514, 515, 704,
816, 1155, 1163
L. L. Rev., 510, 657
Lucy (Lytle), 1163
Maria (Sensor), 1163
Monroe Rev., 510
Sarah (Hassler), 858
Susan Lytle, 816
Susan Sherred, 816
SHEETS
Alice MerriU, 899
Eli, 1152
Eva (Humel), 1152
Eva Kale, 1152
George F. , 899
SHEFFIELD
William Capt. , 464,
670, 671
SHELDON
Dr., 1097
Akneda (Gates), 1044
Amsmda (Quinby), 1044
Andrew, 1044, 1045
Arad, 639, 1015, 1043-
1045
Caroline E. (Wetiftore),
1044
Charles A., 1015
Clara (Schafer), 1045
Cordelia R. (Sturtevant),
1044
Cylde E., 1045
Edgar A., 1044, 1045
Eli M., 1035, 1043
Emma H. (Fields), 1044
Esther L., 1044
H. J., 641
Harriet (Clark), 1015
Harriet D. (Prussia), 1044,
1045
Hiram, 651, 1044
Isaac, 668, 670
James H. , 1044, 1045
Jerusha, 639, 1043, 1044
Jonathan, 650
Judson, 1043, 1044
Levi, 1043
Lucy (Andrus), 1044
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SHELDON continued
Maria (HaU), 1044
Mary E. (North), 1015
Matilda J. (Nelson),
104-1
Melinda (Brown), 1044
Myra L. (Morley),
1035
Oscar F., 650, 1044
Patience, 1043
Phoebe (Sloan), 1043
Ray Henry, 1045
Ro'setta (Fuller), 1045
Ruth (Eighmy), 104,4
Samuel W. , 1043
Sarah F. (Seals), 1044
Seth J., 1045
Theodore, 1043
Wallace B., 1044
Wright, 1015, 1043,
1044
SHELH-^MER
— , 679
Alfred, 965
Harriet (FuUerton), 965
Phoebe (Yost), 1146
SHELLITO
Charles, 991
Dallas L. , 992
Dorc?3 (Sharp), 987,
992
Elizabeth (Brown), 1126
Esther D,, 992
Eva D., 992
George Jr., 992
George Sr., 622, 987,
992
John A. , 992
Lizzie E. (McCalmont),
992
Martha L, (Ralston),
992
Mary (Harper), 987
Mary (Raydure), 991
Mary (Shellito), 992
Mary D. , 992
Mary R., 992
Nancy (Shellito), 992
Theresa M. (Henry),
992
Wailam, 578, 579,
992
SHELMADINE
Anna (Kerr), 915
Harnett, 583
Benjamin, 583
Elizabeth, 583
Esther (Kerr), 916
Sally, 584
SHEPARD
John, 215
Millard N., 540
Rachel, 540
Sarah (Goodrich), 975
SHEPHERD
Alonzo, 991
C. L. A., 490
Cordeha Raydure, 991
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
SHEPHERD continued
Elsie (Johnson), 1117
SHERIDAN
Peter Father, 485, 615,
Phillip H. Gen., 356, 360
781, 782, 794, 851,
1011, 1062
SHERIFF
James A., 691
SHERLOCK
Margaret F. Power, 1039
S. H., 1039
SHERMAN
— , 103, 1168
Anson, 622
Charles Washington, 982
E. R., 490
John, 300
Maud Ann, 982
Oliver, 982
Roger, 311, 478
Sarah Gher, 982
Sarah Ann Sherman, 982
W. T. Gen., 359, 892,
1008, 1026
SHERRED
Adam, 246, 678, 816
Adam J., 698
Amanda F. Minium, 784
Andrew, 677, 679, 1115
Andrew J., 816
Barbara (Wood), 943
Barbara A. D. Himebaugh,
1116
Capt.. 343
Christiana, 816
Christine (Kepler), 747
Clara Campbell, 816
Cynthia E. (Peiffer), 1121
Elizabeth (Humes), 874
Elizabeth (Mowray), 1116
Elizabeth (Zerns), 816
Ella (Peiffer), 816
EmUy Hardman, 816
George, 816
Henry G. , 1121
Henry, 816, 874
Jacob, 678, 816
James S. , 816, 1121
John, 816
John O. , 519, 816
Jonathan, 679, 816
Josiah D. , 816
Julia Brookhauser, 816
Leah, 816
Lucian S. , 515, 816
Maria, 816
Mary A. (Doctor), 816
Mary J. Bole, 816
Michael, 514, 515, 679,
747, 815
Michael M., 679, 815
Peggy, 816
Polly, 816
Ray G., 816
Sally, 816
Soloman, 816
SHERRED continued
Susan (Himebaugh), 1116
Susan Shearer, 816
Tabitha (Clemens), 874
Tabitha Johnston, 816
William, 1116
SHERRIA
Dorothy (Trace), 1134
SHERRITT
L. F. Rev., 555
SHERRITZ
Michael, 514, 515
SHERWIN
Dr., 1114
Sarah (Carman), 1114
SHERWOOD
— , 453
Ada, 817
Alanson, 519, 817
Burnet M., 516, 521, 817
Eliza (Briggs), 817
Eliza B., 817
Emma (Johnson), 817
Hudson L., 449
John, 805, 817
Louisa (Johnson), 817
Lucinda M. (Drake),
805, 1069
Mabel, 817
P. B. Rev., 540
P. W. Rev., 703, 705
Parker F., 521
WiUiam, 817
SHIELDS
J. Rev., 624, 657
Mark, 888
Mary Torry, 888
W. , 132
SHIPMAN
C. L. Rev., 483, 593,
649
Harriet (Hall), 781
Ida May Kean, 988
John L., 988
Mabel, 988
SHIPPEN
Catherine Y. McElwee,
768, 769
Edward, 5, 69, 71,
152, 302, 758
Elizabeth Wallis Evans,
306, 768
Evens Wallis, 284, 306,
441, 539, 758, 759, 873
Frances (Huidekoper), 306,
758
Henry, 273, 301, 302,
305, 311, 393, 768
Joseph, 455, 758
Margaret, 394
R. R. Rev., 394, 768
WiUiam, 768
SHIRLEY
Alice (Gilson), 914
Patrick, 614
SHOE
Catherine (Hinkle), 887
SHOEMAKER
Elizabeth (Sweet), 940
George Col., 120
SHONTS
Margaret, 997
Thomas, 656
SHONTZ
Frame, 992
Jacob. 622, 992
LaviUa A. Frame, 992
Maria Meyler, 992
Perry, 992
Samuel, 992
Vinnie, 992
SHOPPART
C; P., 652
Jacob R., 703
SHORT LE
Senith (Walsh), 840
SHORTS
Adeline Smith, 1164
Alice Franklin, 949
Florence (Trace), 1135
H. L., 931
James, 1154
Ruby Davison, 931
SHOTWELL
Eliza (Brown), 1081
Eliza Cox, 786
Ethel M., 786
Helen Rainey, 785
John, 523
Phineas, 786
Samuel, 554
Warren D. , 786
WiUiam, 621, 669
WUliam R. . 786
SHOUP
Anna M. Mauch, 865
Catherine Hartman, 875
Soloman, 876
Thomas, 876
Zenobia (Cutshall), 876
SHOUTS
Thomas, 656, 658
SHREVE
Almira M. Miller,
798
Barzilla, 292, 506,
509, 792
Benjamin, 506
Caleb, 506
Charles, 506
Charlotte (Taylor), 506
Cyrus Rev.. 510, 611,
619, 557, 797, 798
Darius, 513, 798
Edith Blanche, 798
Elizabeth Bloomfield,
506, 797, 798
Elizabeth RosseU, 797
Elvira L. , 798
Emory A. , 798
Florellia (Nourse), 798
Isaac (Mr. & Mrs. ),
516, 634
Isadore (Warner), 798
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Index of Names continued
SHREVE continued
Israel, 506, 797, 798
Jane Sophia Carroll, 798
Julius H., 798
Lendell, 798
Lettus Titus, 506
Margaret (Sabin), 506
Mary Brown, 792
MUton W., 798
Myrtle P. , 798
Nancy (Negus), 506
Ned v., 798
Owen M., 798
Philanda, 634
Richard, 8, 506, 797
Sarah, 506
Thomas, 506
Valentine, 798
William, 506, 509
William General, 506
SHRICK
George, 441
SHRIVER
Elizabeth (Miller), 1140
SHROBB
Almon, 817
SHROBB continued
Frank, 817
Mercy H, Stanford, 817
Xora, 817
SHRUBB
Charles, 1145
Nanie J, Carringer, 1145
SHRYOCK
Adelaide Louise Magaw, 753,
770
Anna Catherine Dick, 728
Daniel General, 264, 310,
315, 384, 504, 715,
740, 763, 769
Daniel George, 332,
372, 373, 383, 441,
459 728
Elizabeth (GiU), 740
Elizabeth (McNamara), 769
Emma (Merwin), 769
Frank R., 769
George A., 769
Harriet W. (Boileau), 715
Jacob, 451
James J., 241. 282, 283,
285, 403, 436, 450,
SHRYOCK contin.ied
459, 461, 681, 683,
769
John J., 753, 769, 770
Maria P. (Richmond), 310,
763
Mary (Shrvock), 769
PrlsciUa L. (GiU), 769
Susan E. (Gill), 740
SHUEY
Daniel, 223
SHULTZ
Augustus Rev. , 702
SHULZE
John Andrew Rev. , 5,
114, 117, 132
SHUNCK
Francis R. Gov., 5,
122, 123, 132,
SHUSTER
Christopher, 1131
Elizabeth (Kreiter),
1131
SHUTE
Mary E. (Elderkin),
793
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
SIBERT
John (Rev), 666
SIBLEV
R. J. (Rev), 520
SICER
Phillip (Rev), 684
SICKLES
General. 127. 129
SIDLER
Blanche. 992
George, 992
Heman A. , 992
Laura, 992
Mabel, 992
Olive Bayles, 992
SIEURIN
Susan Monderau, 1138
SIGLER
John W. (Capt. ). 257, 362,
363
SKES
Cherill A., 939
Ellen E. (Blanchard), 927,
939
Flora E. (Lyman), 939
Harriet (Ashley), 925, 939
Horace T. , 599. 939
James, 939
Lee, 939
Mahal y, 939
Mary Faunce, 939
Mary E. Keep, 939
M. Estella Selby, 939
PhQander, 93 9
Samuel S. , 599
Selden, 939
Squire S. , 599, 939
W. W. , 939
Wolcott E. , 939
SILL
. 464
Delana G. Taylor, 800
James, 284
Thomas H. , 300
SILLAWAY
Clara J. Wright, 841
John, 841
SILLIMAN
L. B., 474. 476, 1097
Samuel, 476
SILVERHELLS
153
SILVERTHORN
Abraham, 503
Isaac, 503
James. 503
Jane, 503
William, 503
SIMCOCK
John, 58, 64
SIMCOE
General, 55, 166
SIMMON
Maria (Beech), 802
SIMMONS
Clarissa, 1167
Elvira (Waid), 1167
Hiram, 1164
Ira, 1167
Maria (Smith), 1164
Mary A. Waid, 1167
SIMMONS continued
Philander, 1167
Selmda, 1164
SIMONS
Adelia Robinson, 912
Charles M. , 912
John, 911
John W.', 911, 912
JosepU, 912
Mary E. , 912
Minnie A., 912
Rebecca Williams, 911
SIMPSON
Henry, 877
Matthew (Rev. ). 392, 423
Rebecca, 639
Salena (Hickernell), 877
Samuel, 639
SMS
Henry (Rev. ), 646
John, 889
Mary E. Watson, 889
Sarah Carroll, 889
SINCLAIR
Alexander (Rev. ), 482
Daniel, 644
Samuel, 671
SIN ON
Elizabeth Coyle, 723
SIPPS
Clara A. (Harned), 847
SISELY
John, 542, 543, 545
Samuel, 542, 543, 545
SISNEY
Rose, 490
(SISTER)
Mother Agnes. 446
SITLER
Annie E. (Coates), 1086
Annie L. , 1086
Artie, 1086
Catherine Foust, 1086
C. S. Spaulding, 1086
Daniel, 571, 572
Emma Harper, 1086
Florence Ida (Wright), 1086
Fred, 1086
George, 1086
George F. . 1086
Guy, 1086
Henry, 1086
Henry L. , 1086
Jacob, 571, 572, 1086
Jesse G., 1086
Jesse R. , 1080, 1086
Joseph, 1086
Lydia (Custard), 1086
Maggie Milligan, 1086
Phebe, 1086
Salome, 1086
Sarah A. Robins, 1086
WUhelmina Beatty, 1080, 1086
WUliam M. , 519
SIVERLING
Albertis Leroy, 811
Alice, 1163
Anna (Jones), 1163
Barbara, 1122
Barbara Klecltner, 817, 1122
Benjamin, 1122
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SIVERLING continued
Benjamin F. , 817, 1122
Betsy, 1122
Betsy (Peiffer), 1163
Catherine (Rogers), 852, 1163
Catherine (Straw), 1122
Charles, 811
Christopher, 888, 967, 1163,
1164
Christopher, 676, 883, 1116,
1122, 1163
Daniel. 676, 817, 1122, 1163
Elizabeth, 1163
Ella Mitchell. 811
EmUy (McFadden), 967
Emma (McFadden), 1163
Fannie Stillwell. 817
George, 1163
Hannah Camp, 1163
Homer, 1164
Jacob, 817, 1122
John, 676, 852, 1163
Lydia Campbell, 782, 1122
Maggie H. L. V., 1122
Margaret (Davis), 1163
Margaret (Lasher), 1163
Mary, 1164
Mary E. Straw, 888, 1163
May (Peters), 883
Polly, 1122
Rebecca (Blystone), 1116
Sally, 1122
Sarah Houser, 1163, 1164
Sarah Mosier, 850
Sarah A. , 817
Sarah C. Kepler, 1122
Susan (Unger), ,543
SIVITER
William H., 125
SEER
Amanda, 574
Elvira, 500
SKEEL
AbigaU (Harroun), 885
Amanda (Menely), 885
Edward S. , 885
Eliab, 564, 885
Eliza (Baker), 885
Frank, 885
Gilbert. 885
Harriet (Harroun), 885
Huldah (Krider), 885
J. Bernard. 885
Lewis W. , 885
Linus W. , 885
Loa (Wasson), 885
Louisa Selby, 885
Martha, 885
Nathan, 885
Ruth (Amidon), 885
Ruth (Yale), 885
Sally A. Wheeler, 885
Stephen M. , 885
Wheeler, 885
William, 885
SKELTON
A. B. , 818
Bede J. Cummings, 778
Etfie O. Upham. 818
James, 270, 677
James H. , 521
Index of Names continued
SKELTON continued
Jane Harned, 847
John L. , 680. 874
Maria S. , 680
Mary (Scott), 958
Susan Clemens, 874
WOlard S. , 521, 680
William, 241
SKIFF
Atmira (Van Home), 1136
Cyrus, 1136
Jane D. Williams, 1136
Lucy (Root), 785
Mary C. Root, 785
SKINNER
Abi (Waid), 1078, 1079
Abbie R. (Kendall). 1030
Hannah (Waid), 1079
James S. , 312
SLATER
Frances A. (Hickernell), 1026
Waiiam, 1026
SLATTERY
Waiiam H. , 490
SLAVEN
John R. , 555
Lois A. (Strayer), 818
SLAWSON
Elizabeth (Johnson), 1153
Joseph, 1153
SLAY TON
Azel H., 1045
Dorcas Waite. 1045
Elvira, 646
George W., 642, 1018, 1045
Hannah (Doane), 894
J. W. , 1019
Laura A. (Klumph). 1059
Lynn O. , 1019
Marcia Holmes. 1045
Mary A. Foster, 1018, 1019
Murray Z. , 1045
Osmond B. , 1018, 1019
Thomas, 646, 1018
Washington, 1045
3LENTZ
J. R. (Rev. ). 584
SLOAN
Andrew J. . 878, 108'i,
1086. 1087
Archibald. 664. 1010, 1046
Bedora, 1045, 1046
Carson. 666
Catherine Engl chart, 1019
Catherine Fry, 1046
Cornelius. 1019
Cornelius Van Home, 1086.
1087
Elizabeth Van Home. 1086
George W. . 1086
G. H. . 1010. 1045, 1046
Hannah A. , 1046
Harriet (Van Home), 1086
Hattie I. , 1087
James, 1019
James H. , 1087
James P. , 1086
Jane, 1047
Jane (Bail), 1010
Jane McMiUan. 882
Jane V., 1086
SLOAN continued
Jennie E. , 1087
John, 640. 882. 1143
John Thompson, 1086
Jonathan, 1046
Joseph, 1086
Lavina Lewis, 880
Leah Englehaupt, 1019
Lewis D. , 1087
Maggie E. , 1087
Margaret, 1086
Margaret Johnson, 878,
1084, 1086. 1087
Mary Bell-Blair, 1143,
1182
Mary (Thompson), 1086
Mary G. , 1086
Minnie Emma, 1087
Miss (Anderson), 1123
Nancy A. , 1086
Oliver H. P. , 1086
Patrick, 580, 581
Phebe Shelden. 1043
PoUy McCullough, 1143
R. C. , 1043. 1044
Rosannah (Fosburgh). 959
Samuel. 1086
Sarah E. , 1086, 1087
Stephen, 614
Thomas A. , 1087
Walter, 880
waiiam. 1086
SLOCUM
Anna M. (Waid). 1171
Belle. 852
Celestia E. Manville. 852
C. R. , 1170
Eleazar. 852
Elizabeth Smith. 1087
Gen., 127
E. P.. 539, 546
George W. , 540
Georgiana. 852
John A. . 540
Lois E, Merriam. 852
Samuel, 1087
Solvador. 313, 852
SLOOPS
Michael. 636
SLOSS
Robert (Rev. ), 482
SLOVER
John, 196
SLUMP
Adam, 663
Ann (Eason), 1092
SMALL
Mary (Porter), 868
Ment (Miss), 671
SMALLENBERGER
Kate (Derst), 727
SMALLMAN
(Mr. ), 633
SMEAD
Isador (Ralya), 991
SMELZER
Beulah Smith, 799
SMEDLY
Diana (Saunders). 786
SMIDT
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SMIDT continued
Derk, 33
SMILEY
Elizabeth (Hampson), 742
James, 639
SMITH
, 103, 214, 360, 384.
S25, 536, 665, 672, 1142
Abigail, 886
Adeline (Shorts), 1164
A. J. McDowell, 886
A. M. , 314
A. W. (Prof. ), 426, 770, 774
Albert. 799. 931 ,
Alexander, 799. 1134
Alfred. 1164
Alice. 886
Alonzo, 550
Alonzo (Mrs, ), 510
Alvah W. . 667
Alvardo W. . 667. 1087
Amanda (Rea). 920
Amanda Maria Hood. 871
Amelia (Crouch). 930
Andrew, 314, 315, 332, 383.
444. 786, 787, 798, 871
Andrew L. , 314
Angeline. 871
Angeline (Kelly). 798
Anna, 901
Anna (Benson), 1133
Anna Brown, 901
Anne, 968
Anne Bennehoff, 1133
Annie (DePew), 1087
Annie (Sturrock), 1134
Anvilla, 968
Arlette Gushing, 817
Arthur E. , 786
Arvetus, 873
Barbara Hollar, 1133
Barbara (Rust). 958
Barbara (Smith), 1133
BeU Oilman. 1098
Benjamin. 968, 1164
Benojah, 936
Bert, 931
■ Betsey, 871
Betsey (McDoweU). 886. 1060.
1098
Beulah (Smelzer), 799
Blanche. 799
Bryan. 332. 656. 658, 767.
1075
BurweU. 959
Caroline (Drake), 779, 1164
Caroline (Ongley), 798
Carrie Hamilton, 958
Carrie V., 799
Catherine, 535
Catherine (Froby), 1133
Catherine (Johnson), 901, 1153
Catherine (Loper), 799
Catherine (Ritenour), 789. 871
Catherine Russell, 1075
Catherine C, 1087
Charles, 769, 1019
Charles (Rev. ), 393
Charles A. , 799
Charles H. . 474, 490
Charlotte, 958
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvan
SMITH continued
Charlotte (Johnson), 958
Christain J. , 1133
Clara, 1164
Clement N. , 511-513
Clifton C. , 959
Clyde, 1164
Conrad I\I. , 770
(Constable). 7, 286, 293
Cornelia Moore, 901
Corry, 1087
C\-nthia (Beebe), 8 73
Cyrus T. , 273
Daniel, 798, 806, 1058, 1164
Daniel, 700, 806, 1058, 1164
Darius V., 667, 1087
David, 523, 798
David E. , 556, 870, 871
David W. , 8 71, 1087
Dennis, 887
D'lett (Linel), 886
D'Mira Z. (Reymore), 836
Earnest, 786
Ebenezer, 654, 655, 786,
1164
Edmund, 1143
Edna, 901
Edwaid, 871
Elda, 1164
Elijah, 886, 1098
Elisha, 510, 968
Eliza (Douglas), 8 95
Eliza (Newton). 1107
Elizabeth (BidweU), 777
Elizabeth (Hills), 848
Elizabeth Isherwood. 958
Elizabeth (Lang), 1133, 1137
Elizabeth (Peiffer), 886, 888
Elizabeth (Slocum), 1087
Elizabeth (Speise), 885, 886
Elizabeth H. (Smith), 1098
EUa, 901
Ella Davidson, 931
Elmer E. , 887
Elmer L. , 1087
Emeline (Bixby-Fisher),
886, 1098
Emeline Loomis, 510, 798
Emelissa, 886
Emma, 886
Emma Williams, 1087
Emma B. , 1133
E. (Deane), 817
E. N. , 1098
Ensign H. , 886, 1098
Ephriam, 531, 848, 886,
1098
Ernest (Dr. ). 332
Ethel, 799
Eugene, 871
Eveline Stocliton, 887
Edwin W. , 535
F. W. (Rev. ), 512
Fannie, 871
Fidelia (Cooper), 722
Flora Davison, 948
Flora Belle, 871
Florence (Kingsley), 799
Floyd, 887
Frances Flaugh, 858
Frank, 959
SMITH continued
Frank J., 1087
Frank L. , 799
G. W. , 848
Gaylord, 1164
George, 777, 799. 858, 871,
901, 958
George (Dr. ), 121
George H. , 958
George H. B. , 1133
George W. S. (Rev. ), 886,
1098
Gerritt, 294
Gertrude, 871
Gerty, 1133
H. E. , 701
Hannah Wescoat, 799
Hannah Hillings, 873
Hannah (Buchanan), 798
Harmon, 901
Harriet (Dick), 731
Harriet Gage. 806
Harriet Langworthy. 787
Harriet Rundel, 1042
Harriet (Smock), 786
Hattie, 1133
Hattie A. (Bailiett), 1143
Helen DeRoss, 876
Henry. 886, 1176
Henry J. , 634
Herman, 901
Hettie, 936
Hiram, 798
Homer J. , 886
Hosea, 1164
Hugh, 536, 687
Hugh R. , 1087
Ida Bean, 1164
Ida Ewing, 1164
Ida Roudebush, 1164
Irene Waid, 804
Irus H., 886, 1098
Irvin, 901
Isabella Reid, 1134
Israel, 798
Jacob, 798, 885, 886, 1122
J. P., 1126
J. T. , 901
J. W. , 302, 310
Jacob, 798, 885, 886. 1122
James. 571, 674, 675, 799,
871, 886, 901, 959,
1098, 1164
Jane Barber, 968
Jane Beatty, 1098
Jane Boreland, 95 9
Jane E. (Carter), 886
Jedidiah (Rev. ). 510
Jeremiah, 700, 786, 871,
1167
Jesse, 312, 315, 742, 886,
1098
Joab, 886
Joel, 601, 930
John, 372, 495, 496, 600,
664-666, 1058,' 1067
John A., 817
John B., 1133
John E. , 315, 383, 453,
886, 895, 1156
John H. , 489, 1087
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SMITH continued
John Kelty, 731
John W. , 806, 817
Joseph. 510. 798-799. 837,
871, 958, 1164
Josephine, 871
L. H. , 472
Lemuel, 598
Losina. 786
Lua, 634
Lucinda Englehaupt, 1019
Lucinda (Fosburgh), 798
Lydia (McKay), 936
Lydia D. RundeU, 886, 1098
M. (Rev. ), 657
M. Adell (Rogers), 886
Mabel, 1164
McCleUan, 959
Maggie, 886
Mandilla (Leslie), 968
MardUla (Swift), 886
Margaret Gerdon. 896
Margaret (Mook), 1158
Margaret A. (Hall), 933
Maria Conkey, 1098
Maria (Sweney), 854
Martella A. (Bunce), 799
Martha, 1164
Martha (Bloomfield), 786
Martha Loper, 798
Martha C. Luper, 1087
Martin, 786, 871
Marvin, 1164
Mary, 871, 1139, 1164
Mary (Byham), 929
Mary (Long), 1156
Mary (Oaks), 1075
Mary (Robertson), 835
Mary (Smith). 1164
Mary (Wing), 969
Mary A. , 886
Mary Ann Devore, 901
Mary Ann Snodgrass, 1142
Mary E. Brown, 901, 1126
Mary J. (Folsom), 806, 817
Mary Jane Lillibridge, 871
Matthew, 97, 110. 1170
Melissa, 799
Melvina (Dodd), 817
Mina E. , 901
Minnie. 786, 817
Miranda (Nichols), 786
Ment (Miss), 539, 661, 666,
918
M. R. , 521
Nancy Ann Wescoat, 786
Nathaniel, 670
Nelson (Rev.), 661, 886, 1052,
1060, 1098, 1099
Nelson J. , 1098
O. A.. 871
Orrie (Keith), 786
Oscar, 798
Oscar A. , 8 71
Oscar B. , 886
Parmelia Fuller, 806, 817
Pearl, 799
Peggy Ann Harrington, 848
Permelia M. (Fuller), 806. 817
Peter. 556. 629, 689, 871
Peter, 885, 886
Index of Names continued
SMITH continued
Philena Baldwin, 1143
Pheobe (Coburn), 92 9
Philip, 936
PoUy, 871
Polly West, 886, 1052, 1098,
1099
R."'(Rev. ), 501, 552
R. C. (Rev. ), 525, 540, 593,
705
R. H. , 658
Rachel A. Bunce, 799, 963
Rebecca (Heiserman), 771
Reuben, 600, 896
Rhoda Bunce, 817
Richard G., 1087
Robert, 871, 902, 958
Rosannah B. (Hall), 1058
Rufus (Rev. ), 559
Ruth Ann Picket, 871
Sabra (Langley), 817
Sabroy (Collins), 798
Sally, 8 71
Saloma (Peters), 883
Samuel, 83, 612, 786-787,
798, 1164
Samuel (General), 117
Samuel F. (Rev.), 539, 551,
692, 1138
Sarah, 799, 886
Sarah Hall, 770
Sarah Henry, 1156
Sarah McCoy, 886
Sarah McMillen, 1087
Sarah Martin, 1104
Sarah Cordelia Straw, 886,
1122
Sarah P. (Nelson), 1138-1139
Seth B., 901, 1153
Sidney, 1164
Simon, 512, 886
S. Kirby (Gen. ), 911
Sophia Carrington, 886
Susan McKeever, 871
Susan Wilson, 968
Susan C. (Dawson), 817
Susan Eliza, 1087
Susannah Holliday, 799
Julia Blakeslee. 901
Sylvester, 556, 871
Sylvester Henry, 799
T. A. (Rev. ), 532, 649
T. B., 1087
Temple (Upham), 521, 848
Thomas, 481, 500, 542,
543, 777
Timothy, 1001
Ursula (Roudebush), 1164
Valentine, 799
Van Buren, 871
Verner, 887
Vessie M. (Scott), 799
Victory C, 817
W. (Upham), 1087
Wade, 959
Wallace, 886
Walter, 799
Watson, 666
Watson S. , 817
W. H. , 948
SMITH continued
WhQeminia (Binder), 1133
William, 509. 539, 871,
958, 959
Waiiam, 900, 901
William (Rev. ), 584
Waiiam H. , 1042, 1087
WUliam L. , 886
William T. , 1087
Willie A. , 799
WUson, 312, 341, 342,
451, 489, 1164
Zenas, 1075
SMOCK
Cornelius, 553
David (Rev. ), 611
Harriet Smith, 786
Jonathan, 556
Leonard, 552, 674
SMULL
George L. , 315
SNAKARD
Charles. 1089
Rosa C. Barnsdale, 1089
SNAPP
Abram, 982
Anna E. (Crosby), 982
Archibald, 982
Buena Vista, 982
Charles, 982
Diantha Day, 982
Effie J. , 982
Elizabeth Schuler, 982
Estella O. , 982
Floyd J. , 982
George, 982
Henry, 982
Jacob, 982
Lewis, 982
Lois (Parrish), 982
Mary (Bushman), 982
Mary Cullins-Blowers, 982
Mary S. , 982
Orrin D. , 982
Phebe A. (Eldred), 982
SNELL
Calvin, 514
Eliza (Humes), 746
J., 970
Polly (Woodside), 970
SNIVELY
(Rev. ), 649
SNODGRASS
Adeline, 1142
- Anna Brooks, 717
Benjamin, 629, 694, 1142
David J. (Dr. ), 1141
Ebenezer, 1142
Eddie, 1142
Eleanor (Ross), 1142
Eliza, 1142
Elizabeth P. (McFeeters),
1141
Emeline (Fenton), 1142
Emeline (Royer), 1141
Emma, 1141
■ 'Esther Andrews, 1139
Henry H., 1141
James M., 216, 220, 994,
1141
Jane (Cole), 1142
SNODGRASS continued
Jes=i, 629
John, 544, 629, 693, 1142
John Elmer, 1142
John \V. , 1142
Lida (Temple), 1141
Martha (DeCamp), 1142
Mary Rankin, 1142
Mary A. Gamble, 994, 1141
Mary Ann (Smith), 1142
Matthew (Rev. ), 552, 623, 629
.Mattie (Herrickl, 1141
Minnie N,., 1142
Orpha Gregory. 1142
Orr Carle, 1142
R. A. (Dr. ), 691, 1141
Rebecca (Birchfield), 1142
Sarah C. Ross. 1142
Selina Edibenru, 1141
Sennie Root, 1141
Thomas, 629
WUliam, 626, 629
WUliam J. (Rev. ), 1141
WUliam Q. . 6 30
SNOW
Elda (Beech), 802
Jane Langlev, 1113
Mary E. (Blys-.one), 1113
L., 519. 521, 1037
Ralph, 516, 806
Ransler R. , 1113
S. (Mrs. ), 521
Thankful (Snow). 806
Tryphose (Nichols), 806
SNYDER
335
Abbie'(Beck), 1143
Amos, 887
Catherine (Davenport), 1017
Christopher, 170, 171, 175,
236
Clarence, 887
Daniel, 563
Edward, 564, 887
Elizabeth Hinkle, 887
Esther D. Hickernell, 887
G. W. (Rev. ), 605, 652
George (Elder), 600
Griffith, 887
Israel, 887
Jacob, 716, 1154
Jay W. , 887
Julia Lilly, 881
Julia Kern, 1154
Mary (Bousch), 716
Mary A. (Saeger), 1143, 1161
,Marv E. (Purdv), 1006
Nicholas, 281, 351, 1143, 1161
Rebecca Blery, 1143. 1161
S., 881
S. Dow, 887
Sarah (Strauss), 1151
Simon (Governor), 114, 116,
117, 132, 173, 334, 340-
342, 717, 749, 890, 1132
Soloman, 887
Stephen, 532, 887
Susan (Harmon), 1154
Susan (Relchel), 887
Susannah Schlosser, 887
WUliam, 887
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History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
SODEVIAN
Mary L. Kerr, 915
SOLOMON
J. (Rev. ), 661
SOPER
Catherine Foiist, 1083
Maria (Cook), 1016
T., 1083
SOUDERS
Sarah A. Bishop, 919
SOUTHWICK
Delilah Foust, 1083
Esther (Pardee), 900
Hosea, 501
Isabella (Holcomb), 1027
Jane B. (Seavy). 885
John, 900
Maria (Hideout), 885
Nathan, 501, 598, 632, 634
Sarah Jane (Russell), 785
Wmiam, 885
SOUTHWORTH
Abigail (Maynard), 787
Algina Howard, 787
Avis E. (Bishop), 787
Bruce, 616, 620, 787
Catherine Magee, 787, 978
Clark, 787
Ellen S. (Mrs. ), 620
Freedom, 787
Grant, 787
Henry, 787
Hiram, 787
Huldah, 78 7
Lee. 787
Lena, 787
Lettie (Bryant), 787
Mary E. (Fleek), 780
Viola (Post), 787
SPADE
Margaret (Yates), 775
SPALDING
Alathear Whaley, 837
Daniel D. , 837, 887
Eunice A. (Barnum), 837
John, 837
Martha Denison, 837
Soloman
SPANGLER
Louise (Power), 1040
SPARLING
Henry, 688
SPAULDING
, 525, 772
Adolphus, 585
Alanson, 632
Alonzo W. , 1164
Ann Kennedy, 585. 1164,
1165
Anna C. (Mrs. ), 585
Anna M. , 1165
Armitta (Fuller). 1165
Beatty, 585
C. S. (Sitler), 1086
Elizabeth (Amidon), 872
Emily (Stetson), 1164
Granville, 1164
Joseph, 585, 1164
Lavina (Winans), 1164
Lee, 1165
Lemuel, 837
SPAULDING continued
Lottie C. George, 1165
Lucinda Freeman, 845
Raymond, 1165
Mariaett (DeGroodt), 789
Sidney S. , 585, 1165
WUliam B. , 632
William J., 1165
SPA YD
John, 132
SPEAR
J. W. , 311
SPEISE
Elizabeth (Smith), 885
SPELLMAN
M. , 1144
Rosanna Bossard, 1144
Rachel Wallace, 1185
SPENCER
Adeline Sturgis, 799
Betsy, 96 9
Buel, 969
C, 564
Catherine Boss, 968, 969
Charles, 969
Clara B. , 799
Clara P. Williams, 790
Cynthia. 969
Elijah. 958, 969
Elizabeth TerrQl, 854
Francis (Johnson), 828
George W. , 799
Hattie D. , 799
Heman, 96 9
Hiram. 564, 1182
L R. (Rev. ), 504
James, 969
John, 1060
John B. , 828
John L. , 991
Joseph, 969
Julia A. Wilson, 1182
Louisa, 969
Lucrettie Drake, 799
Matada, 969
Matson, 969
Merritt, 969
MUes W. , 799
Nellie N. , 799
N. P. , 790
PhUander, 969
Polly, 96 9
Sally A. Miller, 991
Sarah (WUcox), 966, 968
Sarah (Bates), 821
Thirza H. (McDowell), 1060
W. (Rev. ). 810
Walter M., 799
WUliam O. , 799
SPERRY
Amos, 777, 1046
Anna L. (Barns), 841
Isaac, 398, 639, 1046
John. 1046
Lucy Boyle, 777
Lydia (Gaylard; Cutting),
1046
Mary, 1046
Mary (Davis), 1046
Mary (Hotchkiss), 848
Rebekkah (Best), 1046
SPERRY continued
Rebekkah Donahaw, 1046
RosUa Head, 1025
Sheldon. 1046
Zimri, 1025, 1046
SPICER
Amos K., 1046, 1047
Anna M., 1047
Delphina, 1047
Girden W. . 1046, 1047
Paulina Greenlee, 1047
Sarah Keep, 1046, 1047
William L. , 1047
SPITLER
Albert L. A. . 853
Fanny Nisley, 853
Flora Viola, 853
Francis Lucretia, 853
George, 852, 853
Henry, 853
Israel, 853
J. Arthur, 853
J. Lloyd, 853
Kittie Georgia, 853
Mary Zimmerman, 853
May B., 853
Phillip, 852, 853, 883
Samuel. 853
Sarah A. Quay, 883
SPOULL
Ceiestia Lawrence, 829
Martin. 829
SPRAGUE
Amanda Lord, 838
Caroline Wood. 770
Daniel G. (Rev. ), 770
Dering J. , 770
Edward P. (Rev. ), 391. 770
Elizabeth Ransom, 838
Ella Kazebee, 823, 838
Floy, 838
Franklin, 838
John, 837-838
John (Dr. ), 379
Mary (Post), 980
Rhoda Crittenden, 837-838
Rhoda (Jones), 935
Sarah F. Dering, 770
Vesta, 770
WUliam C. , 837, 838
WUliam R. , 823, 838
SPRATT
George (Dr. ). 574
SPRING
Adeline, 939
Clarissa (Hall). 926, 933
Ephrium, 939
Keziah (Rockwell), 1119
Margaret (Howard). 966
Mary, 939
Mary Hall-Haight, 939
Mary Radle, 939
Mary Sumner, 939
SPRINGETT
Gulielma Maria (Penn). 75
SPROUL
Ida C. Wood, 1066
Samuel, 1066
SQUIER
Alonzo L. , 1076
Chloe Lmcoln, 1075, 1076
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SQUIER continued
Chloe E. , 1076
Harvey A., 1076
Harvey L. , 1076
Jane P. Sturdevant, 1076
Jennie G. E. , 1076
John, 1075
John C, 1076
Mary A.. 1076
Otis O. , 1076
Rebecca E. , 1076
WUliam A., 1076
William L. , 1076
STACKPOLE
Melissa Jane Gilson, 914
STACY
Malhon, 42
Robert, 42
STADTLER
Charles, 901
Daniel, 901
Frank, 901
Frederick, 901
Henry, 901
John, 901
Louise, 901
STADNITSKI
Peter, 231, 233
STAINBROOK
Adam. 573, 597
Christian, 573, 900
Elizabeth (Pardee), 900
Esther (Troutman), 900
Frederick, 572, 573
Henry, 573
Jacob, 572, 573
John, 573
Mary (McLachlin), 937
Nancy A. (Gable), 740
Peter, 573
STALKER
C. C, 704
STANDFORD
MUton, 889
Sarah E. Watson, 889
STANDING STONE
149, 182
STANFORD
Ada, 817
Andrew, 817
Aurelia, 817
Betsy Bunce, 817
Charlie, 817
Cassandra, 817
Charlotte, 817
Egbert, 817
Elikam, 817
Ella, 817
Frank, 817
George. 817
GUes, 817
Harriet, 817
James, 454, 624
Jeanette, 817
Jeremiah M. , 817
Joseph, 639
Mary, 817
Mercy H. Shrobb, 817
Myra, 817
Newell, 817
Oscar, 817
Index of Nan-.cs contim.fd
STANFORD continued
Ralph, 817
Riza, 817
Sally (Root), 817
Timothv, 817
STANLEY'
Abner, 1063
Betsy (Jones), 1063
Eliza (McDowell), 1060
Frank C. , 1063
GUman, 1063-1064
Harry E. , 106 3
Herman G. , 1063
James C. , 1063
Laura J. Fish, 1063
MatUda McDowell, 1063
STAPLES
C. A. (Rev. ), 394
G. W. (Rev. ), 646
James, 132
Naamah (Penfield), 833
STARING
Myron S. , 511-513
STARK ■
Mary Ann (Coyle), 723
STARK EY
D. C. (Rev. ), 501, 552,
559
STARR
Elizabeth Easton (McGun-
negle), 751, 752
STEADMAN
Alvah D. , 940
Catherine M. , 940
Cyrus W. , 940
D. S. (Rev. ), 657, 703
Effie E. , 940
Esther Baldwin, 940
George W. , 991
Hallie (Mrs. ), 658
Henry P. , 940
J. J. (Rev. ), 392, 702, 703
Jeptha, 940
Jerimiah, 991
Maggie, 940
Mary Grinnell, 940
Mary Scott, 991
Mary E. , 940
Perry, 940
Sarah M. , 991
Willie C. , 991
STEARNS
Clarissa (Partch), 833
Louisa (Durfee), 1068
Oliver (Rev. ), 394, 425
STEBBINS
Amanda (Whipple), 853
Benjamin F., 315, 853-854
Chloe R. (Carr), 853
Daniel, 850, 1147
Delilah (Hcrringlon), 1111
Erastus B. . 853
Harriet E. ManvUle. 850
Lemuel, 531, 853
Lorene (Clark), 853
Lot D. , 853
Lucinda Greenlee, 853, 854
Lydia Curtis, 1147
Matilda L. , 853
Orson M., 853
Rhoda (Davis), 1147
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STEBBINS continued
Rober- L. , 246, 853-854
Rowland, 853
Rufus P. (Rev. I, 394, 425
Rufus R. , 853
STEDMAX
Artemesia (Trvon), 1077
STEEL
Samuel, 693
WUliam, 132
STEELE
Rev. , 501
Adam, 684, 770
Albcr- H. . 74", T71
Bryan C. , 771
Catherine J. Frost, 771
Dorothy Baggttt, 770
Elizabeth Ralston, 998
Fletcher A., 771
George, 771
Georgia Gable, 740
H. , 770, 771
Hannah Rogers, 852
Homer, 771
J. H., 416
Lucy M., 771
Rebecca (Millfr), 923
Samuel, 645, 660, 661, 693
William, 771
STEEN
(Dr. ), 692
M. D. A. (Rev. ), 646
STEFFEE
Adam, 838
Adam E. , 838
Catherine Dougherty, 838
Joanna (McDonald), 838
John S. , 838
Martha J. , 838
Mary E. , 838
Sarah Stroup, 838
Sarah M. , 8 38
STEIN
A. H., 489
Ann Kelley, 879
Catherine (Frerimat), 1112
Catherine Werler, 1112
Curtis, 879
Daniel, 1112
Elizabeth (Keepert), 1112
Eve, 1112
Eve Rosche, 1112
Francis, 674, 1112
Fred, 674, 1112
George, 1112
Henry, 1112
Jacob F. , 1112
Margaret, 1112
Mary, 1112
N. , 402
Peter, 674, 1112
Sarah, 1112
STEINBACHER
Nicholas (Rev. ), 400
STEINHOFF
Caroline (Doctor), 965
Emma Hotchklss, 848
Henry, 515
STELLE
Mary Freeman, 845
Rachel (Hotchklss), 848
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
STEPHENS
Genera:, 107
G. L. (Dr. ), 574, 575
STEPHENSON
Elizabeth, 193
Hugh, 193
James, 193
John, 193
Marcus, 193
Onora (Crawford), 193
Richard, 193
STERLEMG
Gen. . 107
Amanda (Baker), 1011
Andres C, 1055
Andrew, 659
Anna A., 1055
Carlotta (Seely), 1106
Elisha, 1106
Eva (Brown), 1081
Hiram. 1064
James, 659
Jane (Cutshall), 875, 930
John, 659, 698
Sallv (Owen), 938
Sarah A. Carr, 1055
Sarah E. Cutshall, 876
Solama Englehaupt, 1064
Sylvia Holman, 1064
Theresa Noel, 1106
V. 876
Washington, 659, 1011,
1055, 1064
Wayne C. , 1055
William, 6 71
William B. , 631, 632
WUliam C, 660, 1064
STERNS
Eugene, 991
Lucy Ray dure, 991
STERRETT
Catherine Potter. 851
James, 572
Joseph M., 312
STERRETT
Mary (Dickson), 732
STERRICK
, 1130
Caroline (Kebort), 1130
STETSON
EmUy (Spaulding), 1164
S., 1164
STEVENS
Rev. , 484
Adalie Shaw, 1163
Albert, 650
Annie Walker. 1076
Charles, 1147
Clarissa Webster, 968
662
338
Edwin, 1076
Ella Walton. 839
George, 1063
George L. , 838-839
G. L. (Rev. ), 395
Honora Caiett, 1144
James E. Sr. , 658, 1076
Jennie May, 1076
John R. , 839
Julia A. Davis. 844, 1147
Lucius M. , 1076
STEVENS continued
Luke, 621
Manuel G. , 83 9
Minnie Ettie, 1076
Nathan, 662, 838
Nuten E. , 1076
Phillip, 968
Philura Beardsley-Vessele,
1076
Polly (Baker), 999
Rachel A. Shaw, 1063
Sadie (Mrs. ), 658
Sarah (Kazebee). 838, 839
Sarah (Lindsey), 989
Sherman M. , 1076
Thaddeus, 121, 322
Thomas B. . 839
William, 1163
W. J. , 477
STEVENSON
Elizabeth Read, 868
Robert (Mrs. ), 868
S. B. (Rev. ), 584
Thomas A. (Rev. ), 658
STEVER
D. M. (Rev. ), 483, 646
M. D. (Rev. ), 703
STEWARD
Elizabeth (Robbins), 813
STEWART
, 132. 604, 705
Adam, 544, 622
Alexander, 304, 314
Allen W. , 912
Andrew T. , 912
Archibald, 383, 444, 531,
595, 597, 598, 600, 1099
Carey (Rev. ), 510, 605
Charles, 656, 658, 676, 893,
973
Clarinda Daniels, 940
Clement E. , 912
Cornelia (Bradford), 1071
David, 604, 622, 982
Eleanor (Brawley), 891
Eliza (KeUey), 879
Elizabeth (Conover), 973
Elizabeth A. Blair, 912
Enos H. (Elder), 574, 600,
605
Enos H. (Mrs. ), 605
Frances Stockton, 893
Fred, 912
GrizzeUe Flaugh, 1149
Hannah (Freeman), 912
Hattie Maud, 940
Hugh R., 325, 912
James, 912
James Alexander, 982
Jane (Brawley), 1148
Jane (Jackson), 987
J. B. , 1099
J. F. , 624
John, 132, 372, 911, 912,
940
John Sr. , 91 2
John A., 132
John E., 940
L. B. , 489
Lucy (Sayre), 95 7
McFarland, 982
STEWART continued
Marcus, 982
Marcus Reed, 982
Martha Wright, 982
Martha Rebecca, 982
Mary. 940
Mary (Bennett), 912
Mary Burns- Wat son, 1099
Mary Robertson. 912
Mary Ada, 982
Mary J. (Mrs. ), 624, 973
Miranda E. (Trace), 912
Nancy, 600
Nannie Belle, 982
Osman, 605
O. V. (Rev. ), 545
Richard Cameron, 982
R. L. (Rev. ), 646, 667
Samuel, 944
Sarah (Patterson). 911
Sarah Wilson, 912
Susan, 1099
Susan Bowman, 944
T. A., 604
Thomas, 464
Thomas J. , 1099
Walter (General), 233
Warren, 1149
William, 481, 598
WUliam P. , 912
W. R. (Rev. ), 691
STICKNEY
Clarissa Cummings, 963
Sarah (Beedy), 963
Willard (Rev. ), 963
STILES
Ruth (Ellis), 736
STILL
Robert, 609
STILLWAGON
C. K. (Rev. ), 694
STILLWELL
Fannie (Siverling), 817
Joseph, 817
Sarah Parker, 817
STILSON
Esther A. (Edson), 736
STILWELL
Alexander M. , 642, 1047
James S. , 1047
Judith Boomer, 1047
Ltvera E. (McCallen), 1047
Matthew, 642, 1047
Sarah A. Nelson, 1047
WUliam I., 1047
STIMPSON
Benjamin, 839
Florence Nixon. 839
Ira, 839
Susan (Hayes), 839
Thomas, 839
STINE
, 1131
Anna (Kreiter), 1131
Artie, 1131
Frank, 1131
Harry, 1131
Hattie, 1131
ST IRE
Catherine (DeRoss), 876
Eliza Mosier, 876
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STIRE continued
Jacob, 876
STITT
Robert, 300, 674
STITZER
Charles L. , 574, 901-902
C. M. , 902
Elizabeth Annabel, 902
Emma V. , 902
Henry, 535
Homer L. , 902
John, 901
Sarah Baird, 902
Sarah Mauer, 901
STOCKER
J. F. (Rev. ), 593
STOCKTON
Charlotte, 887
Clarinda, 887
Cyrus J. , 887
David B. , 887
David C. (Col. ), 731
Eliza Logan, 887
Elizabeth (Cunningham), 893
Esther (Clark), 893
Eveline (Smith), 887
Frances (Stewart), 893
Harvey H. (Rev. ), 484, 887
James, 887
James C. , 667
James L. , 887
Jane (Brice), 893
John, 893
John M., 887
Joseph (Rev. ), 8, 376, 390,
404, 406, 409, 887, 893
Letitia (Tenney), 887
Margaret (Cotton), 893, 1127
Maria, 887
Marie Elda, 88 7
Martha, 887
Mary (McKenney), 893
Moses, 887
Richard (Rev. ), 482
Robert, 390, 667, 887, 893
Robert (Col. ), 390, 414,
887, 893, 1126
Sarah Alien, 904
Sarah (Davis), 887, 893
St. Jennie Himebaugh, 887
Thomas, 274, 887, 893, 904
Vira (Adsit), 985
WUliam L. , 887
STODDARD
George M. , 1036
Jonathan, 813
Louisa Doolittle, 813
Lucinda (Russell), 785
Mary A. (Flhodes), 813
Mary E. Newton, 1036
STOKES
Augustus W. , 965
Catherine E. , 965
David H. , 965
Elizabeth FuUerton, 96b
George, 965
Jacob, 965
John, 677, 679, 965
Katherine, 965
Margaret, 965
Margaret Peters, 965
STOKES continued
Polly, 965
Samuel, 965
Susan, 965
William, 965
STOLDCER
Serena (Hotchkiss), 1117
STOLTZ
Andrew, 443
Lizzie (Schanck), 1162
Andrew, 443, 683
STOLZE
Elizabeth Kreiter. 1131
STONE
General, 129
A. K. , 651, 652
Charles B. , 649
Harriet (Price), 1159
James A. , 313
Mary A. (Ford), 806
Mary A. Nodyne, 1159
M. L. (Capt. ), 650
M. V. (Rev. ), 540, 620,
657, 666
Peter, 609
Winette, 806
Wynant, 1159
STONER
George, 582
STONEROAD
D., 331, 332
STORER
Polly (Miles), 953
STORKS
Harriet (Hill), 1107
STORY
Robert, 292, 626
STOUGH
John, 1122
Mary Agley, 1122
Susan (Rubner), 1122
STOUNTZ
E. F. , 246
STOUPT
Esther (Baugher), 801
Jacob, 801
STOUT
Betsy (Luther), 951
STOVER
Sophia (Chenworth), 1007
STOWE
Blanche S. (GUI), 741
E. H. , 741
Hiram, 741
Theodore (Rev. ), 646, 661
STOWELL
Esther (Baker), 999
STRACHAN
Andrew, 1134
Ann Gouts, 1134
Annie, 1134
Annie B. . 1134
Charles, 1134
Edith Walker, 1134
Eliza Franks, 1134
Eliza E. , 1134
Jennie, 1134
Jessie, 1134
Margery M. Maxwell, 1134
Minerva, 1134
STRANAHAN
STRANAIIAN continued
Belle (Barker), 1009
Chapman A. , 1008
Dollv Devandorf, 1008
Eller. Severance. 1009
Evaline Fuller, 1008, 1009
Frank B. , 1008, 1009
Gibson J. , 1008
Jane Webb, 1008
Lucy (Webb), 1009
Mary, 1 008
Mary Johnson, 1009
Miles, 1009
P. G., 2 3-i
STRASBVRGER
A., 485
STRATTOX
Alta, 993
Arthur J. , 993
Blanche, 993
C. S. , 592
Ella C, 993
Emeline Bradlev, P92
Grace. 993
Henry, 992
Henry C. , 993
James, 625
John, 671
Royal Altamont, 624, 992, 993
Samantha A. Clark, 624, 993
STRAUSS
Amelia (Diehl), 1165
Daniel, 1165
Eliza (Work), 1165
Elizabeth (Erwin), 844
Ellen, 1165
Emma, 1165
Jacob, 485
James, 1165
John, 1147, 1165
Louis, 1165
Luke, 1151
Mary (Aulbauch), 1165
Mary A. Deichman, 1147,
1165
Sarah, 1165
Sarah (Houser). 1164
Sarah Snyder, 1151
Sarah Swartz, 1165
Sarah A. (Henrv), 1151
Simon, 489
STRAW
Rev., 679
Aaron D. , 1122
Amasa J. , 887-888, 1122
Aurelia (Lasher), 1122
Azariah, 888
Barbara (Slverling), 1122
Belle (Kingsley), 1119
Betsy, 888
Betsy (Brookhouser), 11S8
Caroline (Alward), 1122
Caroline Bernhardt, 1112, 1122
Catherine (Siverllng), 1122
Charles P., 1122
Chrlstcna Blvstone, 1122
Christian, 968, 1122
Delilah (Mason), BBS
Elizabeth, 888
Elizabeth (Beookhouser), ?73-
874
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STRAW continued
Ellen, 888
Emfly, 1122
Emma Isherwood, 1122
Frank H. , 1122
Frank P. , 1122
Frank R. , 1112
George C, 678-680. 1122
Hazro, 888
Henry H. , 1122
Isabel (Kingsley), 1122
Jacob, 562, 874, 886,
888, 1122
Jacob F. , 1122
Jane MitcheU. 968, 1122
John, 888, 1122
Leah Gehr, 886, 1122
Lena M. ,1122
Louisa Peiffer, 888
Mary, 888, 1122
Mary (Himebaugh), 1116
Mary E. , 1122
Mary E. (Siverllng), 888,
1163
Mary Lyman (Mitchell),
1122
Alichael, 874, 887, 888,
1163
M. J. . 679. 1112
Nancy Brookhauser, 874
Oakey J. , 1122
Phillip, 676, 678, 874,
886, 888, 1122
Rebecca Moyer. 1122
Rhoda Brookhouser, 874,
887, 888
Sally (Blystone), 1122
Sarah, 888
Sarah (Smith), 886, 1122
Simon, 888
STRAWBRIDGE
John, 580. 668
STRAY
Phebe Ingols, 878
STRAYER
. 1134
Anna, 869
Blanche L. , 818
Catherine (Canfield), 964
Charles, 86 9
Daniel, 869
De Etta M. , 1134
Elizabeth M. Peterman,
869
Erwin, 1134
Hattie L. , 1134
Henry M. , 869
Jacob, 818
Jacob P. (Dr. ), 331, 818
Jemina (Daniels), 818
L. D. , 559
Levi, 869
Lois A. Slaven, 818
Lucy Trace, 1134
Maggie Peterman, 868, 86!
Martin, 869
Mary A. , 86 9
Miley, 86 9
Nancy J. , 869
Perry, 869
STRAYER continued
Rachel Ralya, 86 9
Rebecca C. . 869
William. 369
William J., 86 9
STREATOR
W. S. , 282, 284
STREETER
F. B. , 772
R. M. (Professor), 481
STREIT
, 599
STRICKER
General, 117
STRICKLAND
Alice (FuUerton). 787
Betsy, 787
Carrie (Scott), 787
Esta Webber, 787
Eva (Fleek), 787
Francis, 787
Louis, 787
Mary J. Cross, 787
Maud, 787
William, 787
William W. . 787
STRICKLE
John, 509
STRIFFLER
Barbara Beck, 771
Christina, 771
Clara, 771
Frank, 771
Frank A. , 449, 453, 771
Lena Michael, 771
Maggie, 771
Mary, 771
Matada, 771
Peter, 771
Sebastian, 771
STRIPE NECK
, 146, 182, 185
STRONG
Judge, 303
Alfred, 624
Abigail (Robinson), 912
Amanda Odell, 979
Electa (Nelson), 917
F. S. , 611
H. S. , 979
STROUP
Sarah (Steffee), 838
STROUSE
Simon, 316
STROUSS
Henry, 320
Martha C. (Kepler), 747
Reuben (Major), 747
STUART
Jeb (General), 354, 356.
360
STUBBS
T. (Rev. ), 392, 483
STULL
Catherine Roudebush, 1165
E. E. , 701
Eli, 1165
Elizabeth (Roudebush), 1159
Eudora, 1165
George, 1165
STULL continued
Jacob, 1165
John, 1165
Julia (Little), 1165
Martha E. (Burns), 1165
Michael, 1165
Nicholas, 1165
Nicholas R. , 1165
Sadie C. GQmore, 1165
Samuel, 1165
Sarah R. Sayre, 1165
Susan, 1165
Zachary T. , 1165
STUMP
Barbara (Englehaupt), 1019
STUNTZ
George (Rev. ), 641
S. S. (Rev. ), 540, 577, 646
STURDEVANT
Amanda, 510
Charles H. , 510
Eliza Eggleston, 1005
Jane P. (Squier), 1076
J. W., 325
Levi, 1076
Rebecca (Lamb). 1072
Rebecca Norton. 1076
Salmon, 1005
Soloman S. , 509
Sophronia E. (Fuller), 1005
STURGIS
Adeline (Spencer), 799
Alice, 1076
Clarissa, 799
Clinton, 1076
Franklin K. , 1076
Hattie S. Henry, 1076-1077
Henrietta A. GoodwUl, 1076
Henry, 1076, 1077
Idia B., 1076
Ira, 1076
Jane (Goodwill), 975
John C. 1076
Lydia Henry, 1076
Seth. 799
STURGISS
Alfred G. (Rev. ). 392
STURROCK
Adam, 1134
Ann Hay, 1134
Annie Smith, 1134
David, 1134
Elizabeth, 1134
Isaac, 1134
Isabella Kergle, 1134
James, 1134
John, 1134
Robert, 1134
William, 1134
STURTEVANT
, 790
Adeline A. Kendall, 1048
Almira Bowman, 1047
Amy B. (McCoy), 1033
Asa, 651, 1049
Asa R. , 1030, 1049
Caroline L. (Kendall), 1030,
1049
Carroll A., 1049
Cordelia R. Sheldon, 1044
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STURTEVANT continued
Cynthia M. Bradley, 1 049
Daniel W., 651, 1048
Elon, 1033, 1047-1048
Floy E. , 1048
Forrest B. , 1049
Frank A. , 1049
Ida E. (Green), 1048
Jennie E. , 1049
John C, 313, 643. 649,
1048, 1049
John F., 1048
Lavantia, 1049
Lestina J. (Joslin), 1048
Mary, 1049
Parke W. , 1048
Paul J., 1048
Ritner H. , 313, 652, 1048
Sarah, 1047, 1048
Sarah A. Gleason, 1048,
1049
S. B.. 1044
Servetus, 1047
Susan, 1048
Timothy, 650, 1047, 1048
Watkin P., 1048
STRUTHERS
Thomas, 284, 312
STUYVESANT
Christian, 1077
Earl M. , 1077
Eveie G. . 1077
Lee W., 1077
Lydia Perry, 1077
Peter, 23, 26-32, 34-37
Rachel Calkins, 1077
Scott R. , 1077
Warren, 1077
STYER
Anna, 1106
Elizabeth, 1106
Elizabeth (Plhodes), 1105,
1106
Esther Seely, 1106
Gladie B. , 1106
Henry, 1106
James, 1106
John, 1106
Maria Buzzard, 1106
Mary, 1106
Minnie Jackson, 1106
Noel R. , 1 1 06
Willmina, 1106
SUEEDEN
Rachel (Russell), 1075
SULLIVAN
General, 107, 149
Daniel, 851
J. C. (Rev. ), 540, 577, 646
Joanna (Nash), 851
Potter (Rev. ), 646
SUMMERBELL
J. J. (Rev. ), 504, 651
SUMMERS
John, 639
SUMMERVILLE
J. (Rev. ), 619, 661
SUMNER
Mary (Spring). 939
SUNDERLIN
1056
SUNDERLIN continued
.Margaret E. (Dearborn),
1036
SURENA
Hannah Dearborn, 1056
SUTLEFF
SUTLEY
George, 1019
Hannah Englehaupt, 1019
SUTLIFF
Samuel C. , 642
SUTTER
J. J., 475. 481
SUTTLY
Robert, 540
SUTTON
B. F. , 559
Elizabeth (Christ), 870
Harvey W. , 559
John, 553, 554
John Miller, 556
John S. , 671
Lonly Anderson, 870
Phebe (NewTon), 991
Rachel (Carroll), 971
Reuben, 870
SWAGER
James, 754
Maria (Myers), 754
SWAIN
Adrian (Field), 1020
SWAN
Avery, 802
Huldah Beech, 802
Thomas, 542
SWANEY See also Sweney
Alexander, 529, 532, 1049
Aris M. (Cook), 1016
Elizabeth Scowden, 674
Hannah, 1049
Hugh. 574
James, 1049
John, 529, 532
Mary Laney, 1049
Mary D. (Power), 759, 760
Theresa (Lavery), 1030
WUliam, 1016
William F. , 1030
SWANSON
, 585
Charles, 1018
Elizabeth Munson, 918
Emily, 918
John, 918
Lucinda A. Eighmey, 1018
Mary E. , 1018
Swan, 58
WUliam, 918
SWAP
Amanda, 1049
Charles E. , 1049
George \V. , 1049
Jacob E., 1049
Theron P. , 1049
Wesley, 1049
William, 1049
SWARTOUT
Margaret Trace, 1135
SWARTZ
Catherine (Zone), 776
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SWARTZ continued
Daniel, 1143, 1163
F. P., 132
Mollv (Balllet). 1143, 1144
Polly (Bailie-. I, 1144
Sarah (Strauss), 1165
SWEATLAXD
George (Dr. ), 1089
William, 47P
SWED
Joseph (Rev. ). 486
SWEDBORG
Frank O. , 474
SWEENEY
Augustus, 1143
Lavina Balliei, 1143
SWENEY See also Swaney
Benjamin, 600
Edward C. , 354
Edward H. , 854
Jane McLaughlir.. 354
Josephine (O'Brien), 854
Joshua W. , 834
Kate, 854
iMehitable, 600
Maria Smith, 854
Mary (Kearney), 854
Sarah Harkins, 854
Thomas A. , 854
Thomas G. , 854
WiUiam C. , 854
SWEET
A. B. , 940
Anna Blanchard, 940
C. , 896
David F., 688. ;'40
Elizabeth Shoemaker, 940
Florence (Ferry), 940
H. S. , 646
Laura (MerrUl), 1131
Louise Gordon, 896
Samuel B. , 940
SWEETSER
H. F. , 472
SWEETWOOD
Henry, 536
SWERINGEN
Sheriff, 38
SWICKARD
, 383
SWIFT
A. C, 886
Ann (Sensor), 1163
Beedie Waters, 959
Beedie Jane (Cole), 959
Caroline Cushings, 1105
Clara (Rhodes), 1105
Dean, 959
H. G., 585
Henry, 1105
Jefferson, 1153
Josiah, 1163
Louisa (Cummtngs), 778
Mardilla Smith, 886
Margaret Johnson, 1163
Maria Webster, 959
Maria P. Waters, 1065
Orrin, 959
WlUiam A., 394
William Isaac, 939
SWINGLE
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
SWINGLE continued
Rev., 688
SYBRANT
G. L. , 604
Hattie (Corliss), 929
, 604, 605
Oscar, 929
Rassela Gilbert, 929
SYERS
George W. , 847
Margaret A. (Heard), 847
S'i'KES
. 107S
SYiMMOXDS
Hester Campbell-Graham,
780
Samuel, 780
TABOR
Lucy J. Cutler, 843
TACKETT
1. H. (Rev. ). 392. 563,
634, 646
TAFFAXY
LUa (Lord), 898
TAFT
E. , 592
Fanny (Bogardus), 927
Lucy (Covle, 973
TAGG
J. H. (Rev. ), 646
TAIT
Samuel (Rev. ). 703
T. B. (Rev. ), 703
TALBOT
George (Col. ), 60
TALOX
Jean, 123
TAXEWOOD
Nicholas, 146
TANNEHILL
Adamson (Gen. ), 7, 117,
333-336
TANNER
Achsa (Partch), 833
Elisha, 833
TARR
M. B. . 1156
Sarah E. Long, 1156
TAVERNIER
Mary (Gordon), 896
TAWNEY
William, 351
TAYLOR
, 103, 631
Aaron, 506
Alma J. , 800
Amanda (Wheeler), 902
Charles, 800
Charles W. , 800
Charlotte Shreve, 506
Christopher, 58
Clement C. , 800
Daniel A. , 800
Darwin, 500
David, 842
Delana G. (Sill), 800
Dorcas, 512
Ellen A. (Bennett), 842
Eva (Beatty), 1080
Exana G. , 800
Horace. 577
TAYLOR continued
Jane (Young), 800
Jared T. , 800
John, 509, n23
John H. . 800
John P. (Rev. ), 658
Lydia (Odell), 500, 979,
980
Mary A. (Hadsell). 1023
Miss Ment, 11, 105, 500,
501, 784, 978
Nancy E. , 1023
Nathan, 1023
O. , 416
Oliver H. , 800
Oliver J., 800
Polly Thornton, 800
Prudence (W\'man), 904
Rhoda (Lord)", 1052
R. M. N. , 449
Sarah (Hazen), 1116
Sarah Ann (Scowden), 496,
619, 784
Silas (Dr. ), 496, 501, 512,
619, 784, 979
Washington D. , 800
William B. , 510, 800
William H. (Rev. ), 482
Zacharv (President), 309,
737," 763
TAZENO\ E
T. . 233
TEASDALE
Dorcas Lawrence, 1031
1. C, 700
M., 1031
Robert, 700
TEAT
A. R. (Rev. ), 666
A. W. (Rev. ), 666
TECUMSEH
333, 342
TEEPLE
Josephine (Range), 797
TEETERS
George, 609
TEFFT
Lucy Ann Crawford, 914
TEMPLE
Alexander, 1050
C. P., 691
Eliza AUen, 639, 1050
Fayette A., 1049, 1050
Julia A. (Dunham), 1050
Lida (Snodgrass), 1141
Lydia E. (Long), 1050
Maria G. Dunham, 1050
Robert, 639, 1049-1050
Rueben S. B., 1050
Robert B. , 1050
TEN EYCK
Jane (Van Home), 175. 176
TENNEY
J., 88 7
Letitia Stockton, 887
TERRELL
Jehen, 676, 677
John, 679
TERRILL
, 1084
Abram, 854
TERRILL continued
Albert Erastus, 854
Alfred James, 854
Alma May, 854
Andrew Oakley, 854
Benton Clyde, 928
Clayton Eilis, 854
Daniel, 854
Daniel Lewis, 854
David, 515
Duane L. , 928
Elizabeth (Cole), 854
Elizabeth (GUlet), 1071
Elizabeth (Spencer), 854
Erastus James, 854
Harriet Payne, 854
Harriet (Riddle), 854
Huldah (Clough), 854
lanthia E. Britton, 928
Isaac, 854
John, Jr. , 810
John, Sr. , 6 79
Maria Margaret (Long), 810
Marietta (Rogers), 854
Mary Rogers^ 852
Miriam (Lasher), 854
Sarah Ellis, 854
Sophia (Evans), 854
Tabitha Matilda (Mills), 854
Warren. 500
TERRY
A. T. . 1135
Chester, 1135
Emma E. Trace, 1135
Rachel M. Trace, 1135
THACKERAY
Edwin, 1060
Mary A. McDowell, 1060
THATCHER
Aaron Wright, 867
Joseph, 554
Joseph H. , 867
Susannah S. Mumford, 867
THAYER
Charles, 623
Elias, 598
Elizabeth Davis Hotchkiss,
844, 849
John, 577, 593
Lewis, 849
Mary (Bates), 710
THEOBALD
John, 490
THEURET
Joseph, 896
Kate Gerdon, 896
THICK LEG
183, 184
THICKSTON
L. W. , 313, 431, 745
Mary, 529
Rachel Freeman, 845
T. F. , 409
Thomas, 1170
William, 531
THICKSTUN
Jane, 531
Lewis, 530, 531
Nancy, 531
THOBURN
D. L. . 424
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ued
THOBURN continued
James Mills (Rev. ), 424
THOMAS
Capt. , 335
Ada C, 1166
Albert A., 1166
Alcott (Elder), 600
Amy Rhodes, 812
Annie (Hatch), 781
Catherine C. (Broadhead),
510, 1050
Darius, 1165, 1166
Edward, 474
Edwin, 1166
Effie Wetherbee, 984
Elijah, 1050
Elizabeth, 1165
Elizabeth (Docter), 965,
1166
Frank, 1166
Frank J., 1166
Frank V., 1050
Fred E. , 1166
George, 75, 84, 244, 246,
514, 516, 678. 1123,
1166
George D. , 1166
Gilbert, 694
Harriet N. Hurd, 1050, 1051
Helen E. Doctor, 1166
Helena G. Coup, 1146
Henry, 791
Hezekiah, 1165
Hugh M., 1166
Isiah, 416, 419
Jacob, 1050
James P. , 1099
James Vernon, 1166
Jane Anderson, 1123
Jefferson, 1166
Jefferson L. , 1166
Jennie A. , 1166
John (Rev. ), 760
Josiah, 1166
Laura E. (Saulsbury), 1050
Lydla (Reynolds), 760
M. (Rev. ), 520
Margaret Doctor, 1166
Mark A., 1050, 1051
Mary (Mrs. ), 780
Mercy (Root), 814, 817
Meribah A. Roote. 814, 1077
Minnie Emeline, 1050, 1051
Mordecai, 563, 574
Norman, 965, 1077, 1165,
1166
Norman O. (Rev. ), 574, 575,
600, 605, 814, 1077, 1166
Olcott R. , 1077
Orland, 1166
Richard, 580
Rosa (Nickerson), 1120
Sally Colter, 965, 1165-
1166
Sally Morey, 1077, 1166
Samuel, 1165, 1166
Samuel B. . 812
Samuel J. , 1050
S. C. (Rev. ), 646
Seth, 132
v., 510
THOMAS continued
Valorus A., 1146, 1166
Vernon D. (Dr. ), 1166
W., 516
Washington, 1166
WUliam, 441
Wilson C, 1166
W. P. , 639
THOMEIER
Anna, 771
C. C. Kopp, 771
Charles, 771
Edna, 771
Emma, 771
Fannie, 771
Frances K. (Ottimen), 771
Franklin, 771
Katie, 771
Peter J., 771
William, 771
THOMPSON
Abram S. (Rev. ), 520, 521
Alton, 805
Andrew, 629
Angeline Weaver, 839, 840
Ann, 840, 983
Axie (Hubbard), 933
Belle (Totman), 771
Catherine (Landon), 840
Charles, 633
Clarissa (Peck), 840
Clyde, 805
David, 639
Earl, 805
Eliza Ann (Conover), 972-
973
Elizabeth, 983
Florence (Hutchison), 782
Henry W. , 840
H. H. , 403, 715
H. H. (Rev. ), 392, 539, 551,
577
Hugh C, 1183
H. W. , 835
Isaac, 840
Isabelle Emrich, 1183
James, 181, 190, 300-
302, 503, 534, 639,
643, 757, 882
Jared, 933
John, 581, 582, 639, 661,
972, 983
John I. , 635
Lovina S. (Guy), 933
Lucy (Freeman), 845
Lydia Dow, 805
Marcus, 840
Margaret L. Magee, 982,
983
Maria Boileau, 715
Marv Caldwell, 910
Mary (Clark), 840
Mary (Freeman). 845
Mary (McMillen), 881, 882
Mary (Marshall), 997, 1185
Mary (Sloan), 1086
Mina (Partch), 833
Nancy M. (Wygant), 1183
Newman B. , 832
Oliver N. , 983
Oliver W. . 983
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THOMPSON continued
Paulma (Kellogg), 1079
Periniha Ann (Gilborn), 983
Polly (Barber I, 968
Samuel, 639
Samuel R. , 325
Sarah A. Potter. 835
Sarah Jane Maxwell, 832
S. H. (Rev. ), 600
S. L. , 700
T. (Rev. ), 619
Theodore A. , 486
W. H. (Capt. 1. 451
William. 549. 550, 805, 833,
840
William J. , 594
THOMSON
Alexander, 1015
Charles, 101
Robev (Chapman), 1015
thorn"
Betsy (Ladner). 828
Charles (Rev. ). 630
David. 828
Peter. 525
Rebecca (Ladner). 828
THORNBURG
H. G. (Mrs. ). 585
J. D. , 1094
M. P. Dotv (Mrs. ) (Hyde).
1094
THORNELL
Dilla Freeman. 845
THORNTON
Pollv (Taylor), 800
THORP
Catherine (Savre), 956, 957,
1165
Harriet S. (Dick), 731
James, 274
Julia (Reynolds), 761
Louisa (Dick), 731
Susan E. (Magaw), 753
William, 283, 344, 440, 445.
761. 934
THROOP
A. S. . 691
Alida Rhodes, 813
Benjamin, 967
Dennis, 813
Edgar J., 611, 813
Lilll, 813
Lynn, 813
Martha Rachel (McLatchey),
967
Tryphenia Curtis. 967
THURSTON
David, 573, 575, 599
Delia Dickson, 1148
Esther (Jones), 935
H., 1148
Henry, 511, 599
Johanna (Ewing), 1153
TICKOM
Mary R. (Litchfield), 1031
TICKNOR
Anna, 1051
Charles S. , 1051
Fred L. , 1051
Joshua, leSl
M. , 993
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
TICKNOR continued
O. O. , 643, 1031, 1051
Prudence Craven, 993
Ruth B. Litchfield, 1051
TIENPONT
Joriz, 20
TIFFANY
Frederick A. , 1179
J. H. , 555, 556
TIGHLMAN
WUliam, 132
TILDEN
Samuel J. , 284
Susannah (Upham), 818
William P. (Rev. ), 394
TINGLEY
James, 688
Jeremiah, 424
TINKER
Celestia (Porter), 868
E., 876
Eliza Cutshall, 876
.Minerva (Goodwill), 975
Reuben (Rev. ), 1097
TINNEY
Margaret (McGuire), 1085
Martha McBride, 530
Miles, 529, 530, 532
TITCHENOR
Clarissa F. (Higbee), 1101
TITTA
James (Rev. ), 401
TITTERY
Joshua, 57
TITUS
A. F. , 656, 1107
Daniel Sr. , 580, 584, 807
Daniel L. . 1107
David, 655, 1106
Eliza J. (Reynolds), 1105,
1107
Elvira R. , 1107
EmUy W. (Roberts), 1098
Erastus, 1098
Eunice, 1107
Fanny (Ridgeway), 584
Francis B. , 1107
Harriet S. , 1107
J. G., 585
James, 582
Jane Lemington, 1106
Jeanette (Gerow), 807
John, 584, 961, 1106
John L., 1107
John M., 476
Jonathan, 255, 463, 476,
479, 482, 483, 581, 584,
1089, 1091
Lavinia (McDowell). 463
Lettus (Bloomfield), 506
Littlefield R. , 1107
Lorena F. . 1107
Mary, 482
Mary J., 1107
Mary, 1105, 1106
Maxwell, 463
May (Martin), 463
Nancy Lowry, 1106
Olevia (Moore), 463
Olivia (Curry), 584
Peter, 581, 382, 584
TITUS continued
Ruth (Curry), 584
Samuel, 1105, 1106-1107
Sarah (Cha~t), 463. 479
Sarah J., 1107
Susan (Ridgway), 584
Susan J. (Chase), 463, 1091
Thomas, 585
Violet Winans, 961
Warren S. , 1107
TODD
, 762
Caleb W. , 513
Henry, 868
Isabel (Read), 868
TOLBERT
Anna P. Baker, 1105, 1106
Caroline, 1105
Emma M. (Schreiner), 1105
Hannah, 1105
Isabella, 1105
John, 1105, 1106
TOM
Waiiam, 40
TOMS
Rhoda (Gillet). 1071
TORBETT
David, 571
J. Duffey (Capt. ), 274
Jane A. (Dick), 728, 729
Miss. Ment. , 384
Samuel (Sr. ), 266, 274,
292, 300, 314, 372, 375,
381, 384, 390, 414, 435,
451, 455, 571, 572, 578
Samuel A. (Major), 343,
436, 747
TORREY
Hannah (Paige), 795
James, 1121
Margaret (Rubner), 1120
Martha Jane (Pier), 851
TORRY
Alexander, 1117
Archibald, 680, 888
Archibald A. , 888
David, 888, 1152
David A. , 888
Elijah, 888
Elizabeth Humes, 1152
HamUton, 888
James, 677, 888. 1121
James M. , 888
Jane, 888
John, 888
John E. , 888
Lucinda A. Hmiebaugh,
1116
Margaret Adams, 888
Margaret Alexander, 888
Margaret L. , 888
Martha, 888
Martha J. (Byham), 888
Mary. 888
Mary (Shields), 888
Rebecca Peiffer, 888
Rebecca (Quay), 888
Susan, 888
WUliam, 888
William M., 888
TORSTENSEN
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TORSTENSEN continued
24
TOTMAN
A. C, 771
BeUe Thompson, 771
Georgia, 771
H. M. , 771
Juanita, 771
Martha Atkms, 771
Norma, 771
Winnie, 771
TOTTEN
(Col. ), 273
TOWER
Laura (Fuller), 1083
TOWN
Hannah Colman, 727
Israel, 727
Jacob, 727
John, 727
Joseph, 656, 727
Lyman, 656
Noah, 656, 658, 727
Salem, 727
Susan Cowle (Delamater). 727
Susannah Martin, 727
William, 727
TOWNE
, 272
TOWNLEY
Adelaide P. Turner, 959
Alexander M. , 959, 960
Betsey Lytle, 959
Clvde E. , 959
Cyrus, 332, 959
Ellen (Griggs), 932, 959
Emelene, 959
George W. , 959
Harvey, 959
John B. , 959
Kate, 959
L. E. , 246
Leon, 959
Leonard, 95 9
Lydia Erwin, 844, 959
Lynn, 959
Margaret (Greenlee), 1156
Martha, 959
Mary, A., 959
Mary Brown, 959
Mary Ann, 929
Maud A. . 959
Nattie Wilson. 960
Priscilla, 959
Robert, Sr. , 603, 959
William Bell, 960
TOWNSEND
J. G. (Rev. ), 393
Phebe (Wygant), 1183
Richard, 57
Samuel, 1183
Sarah (Richmond), 762, 765
TRACE
Adelia Chapin, 1135
Adeline L. (Johnston), 1134
Allen O. , 1134
Amos, 1134
Andrew J., 1166
Anna Brown, 1081, 1166
Burton E. , 1134
Catherine (Brown), 1125
TRACE continued
Cordell, 1135
Daniel, 1134
Dorothy Sherria, 1134
Edward, 1135
Emma E. (Terry), 1135
Emmett, 1166
Florence Shorts, 1135
Florence M. , 1134
Francis L. , 1135
Frank, 1166
George, 1125, 1134, 1135
George H. , 1135
Harriet V. Lindsev, 1134
Hattie, 1135
Henry W. , 1134
Homer D. , 1134
Jacob, 682, 936, 1125,
1134
Jesse L. , 1134, 1149
John, 1081, 1166
John, 1125, 1134
John L. , 1134
Lucy (Strayer), 1134
Lydia (Brown), 1126
Lydia (Nicholson), 1134
M., 912
Margaret (Swartout), 1135
Martha B. , 1135
Mary GUland (McKay), 936
Mary Miller, 1134
Mary Ann Peelman, 1135
Michael, 1134
Miranda E. Stewart, 912
Rachel (Cole), 1119, 1134
Rachel M. (Terry), 1135
Samuel, 1134, 1135
Samuel F. , 1135
Sarah, 1166
Sarah Flaugh, 1134
Sophia (Baaey), 1134
Susan Van Marter, 1166
UriUa J., 1134
Walter D., 1134
WUliam, 1135
TRACY
A. (Sir), 1095
David, 684
John, 684
John A. , 280
Michael E. (Rev. ), 532,
649
Rebecca J. (Lowe). 1095
Sidney, 512
TRAPP
Catharine Johnson, 995
Jesse. 995
TRASK
Rosena (Babcock), 962
TRAWIN
George D. , 384, 771-772
TREET
Nancy J. (Sanderson), 836
TRENCHARD
John (Sir), 68
TRESCOTT
C. (Rev. ), 661
TRICHO
Catalina, 20
TRIMBLE
Gen., 129
TRIMBLE continued
Bennett, 692
T.^IPGAY
Maria, 479
TKITT
Abraham L. , 1135
Amelia, 1135
Anna M. (Wilkinson), 1135
Elizabeth Denny, 1135
George, 1135, 1136
Sally A. (Wilson), 1135,
1136
Sarah Compton, 1135
Sarah F. , 1135
Susan Line, 1135
Susanna Line, 1135, 1136
WQliam G., 1135
TROTTER
John, 155, 162
TROUAX
Eliza (Brown), 1081
TROUTMAN
Esther (Steinbrook), 900
TRUESDALE
Comodore M. , 1051
Elizabeth Hall, 1051
Frances J. Murry, 1051
George H. , 1051
Henry, 1051
Newton, 642, 1018, 1051-
1052
Sarah M. Robinson, 1051
TRUESDELL
Front W. , 478, 1099
TRUITT
Nancy (Allee), 871, 872
Parker, 872
TRUMBULL
Gov., 100
TRUSCOTT
T. C. (Rev. ), 641
TRYON
Arabella, 1077
Artemsia Stedman, 855, 1077
Cornelia M., 1077
D. W., 634
David, 614, 615, 654, 655,
1077
Debora A. , 1077
Desdemonia, 1077
D. Washington, 1077
Ella E. , 1077
Emjna A. Cooke, 1078
George W. , 1077. 1078
James, 316, 615, 654,
655, 1077
Jeremiah, 619
Mary J., 1077
McCure S. , 1077
Rachel, 1077
Schuvlei G., 1078
TVBBS
Clarence E. , 1052
Cora, 1052
Forrest A. , 1052
Jane Kerr, 918
Mary (Kerr), 916
Regina G. Greenlee, 652,
1052
Susan Kerr, 916
Thomas, 614
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TVBBS continued
Viola (Mrs. ), 620
W. O. , 1052
TUCKER
CharKs E. (Rev. ), 483
Clara Gage, 307
George, 631
Holder, 1025
J. W. , 652
Laban A. , 807
Walter, 807
William D., 311
TVNISON
PhoeKt E. Pa on, 1141
Wilham F. , 1141
TURNER
A., 555
A. F. , 812, 1155
Adelaide (Townlev), 959
C. E., 1016
David, 694
Dellie N. Graham, 826
H. F., 826
Jane (Lang), 1155
Lydia (.McKinney), 899
Marcus, 632
O. , 233
Robert, 43, 61, 62, 64
Tracy, 605
TURNEUR
John, 642
TURNURE
Lydia (Head), 1025
TURTON
Mary (Parkin), *?6
TUTHILL
Elizabeth (Luse), 810
TUTTLE
M. M. , 680, 874
Marvin, 510
Nancy (Dorchester), 824
TWAIN
Mark, 1185
TYLER
, 1018, 1137
Casper W. (Col. ), 310, 313,
432, 433, 722. 723, 745
Comfort, 286
Elizabeth Zimmerman, 1137
Henry C, 132
John (President), 744, 797
Lizzie R. , 773
Lucy T. Warner, 773
Mabel, 773
Simeon, 772
fLERY
Charlotte (Randolph), 864
UNGER
John, 542, 543
Susan Siverling. 543
UPCHLRCH
John Jordan, 454
UPHAM
Amos T. , 818
Clarissa, 818
Effie O. (Skelton), 818
Eliza, 818
Emma R. Racop, 818
Freelove, 818
George, 818
George C, 818
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
UPHA-M continued
Hattie A. , 318
John N. , 818
Lydia Dodge, 818
Mary, 818
Naomi, BIS
Nathan, 818
Roxa C. (Culbertson), 818
Sally, 318
Susan, 818
Susannah (Tilden), 818
Temple (Smith), 818
W. (Smith). 1087
UTIE
(Colonel), 34
UTLEY
Alice M. (Hanks), 940
Edward C. , 940
Eliza M. , 940
George H. , 940
Helen A. . 940
Laura J. (Noble), 940
Mary G. , 940
Ralph, 940
UTTLEY
Susan (Higenell), 1026
VALK
, 403
VALKENBURG
R. B. (Gen. ), 1089
VAN BRAAM
Jacob, 159, 161
VAN BUR EN
John, 1184
Martin (Pres. ), 837, 1184
VANCE
Abbie Langdon, 783
Captain, 335
Hannah (Crawford), 193, 199
J. H. (Rev.), 520, 678, 705
Virginia (Richmond), 764
VAN CISE
John, 499
VAN CORDER
Nancy (Davenport), 1056
VAN COURT
Benjamin, 514
Job, 514, 516
VANDERHOFF
Eliza (Higley), 1103
VANDERKEMP
John J. , 232
VAN DEUSEN
Virda (Cowles), 1004
VAN DYCK
Goeran. 5, 33, 34
VAN EEGHEN
Christian, 231
P. C. 233
VAN HOLLAND
George Speth, 291. 292,
631, 1006
Speth, 292
VAN HORNE
Ahnira Skiff. 1136
Cornelius, 176, 245, 310,
733
Cornelius, 141. 165, 170,
171, 175-176. 179-186.
189. 236. 255, 262.
274, 276, 314, 372,
VAN HORNE continued
Cornelius continued, 495,
566. 677, 681. 682. 1086
Elizabeth (Sloan), 1086
Ellen Douglass, 733
Harriet, 176
Jacob. 175
James, 176
Jane, 395
Jane (Anderson), 176
Jane Ten Eyck, 175, 176
PrisciUa (Alden), 176
Robert, 733
Sarah (Dunn), 176, 179, 681
Susan (Davis), 1108
Thomas W., 175, 176, 183,
245, 246, 302. 311, 312,
. 316, 673. 674. 681. 683
VAN ILPENDAM
Jan Jansen (Gen. ), 25, 26
VAN LIEW
Cornelius, 105 9
Henrietta (Lane), 1059
John (Rev. ), 390
Sarah J. (Lane), 1059
VAN MARTER
John, 1166
Sarah Saxton, 1166
Susan (Trace), 1166
VAN OPDAM
Herr. 42. 44
VAN ORDER
Nancy (Davenport), 1055
VAN RIPER
Aaron, 1135
Annie Walsh, 1135
Annie B. (Curtis), 1135
David, 1135
Gertie, 1136
Hannah, 1135
Hannah (Garabrant), 1135
Henry, 1135, 1136
Jennie, 1135
Josephine Parks, 1135
LUlie, 1136
Mary Hazen, Clingen-
smith, 1135
Preston, 1135
WUliam, 1135
VAN SICKLE
, 985
Benjamin, 787
Jane, 787
Lewis R. (Dr. ), 787, 788
Richard. 624
VAN SLYKE
Emeline E. Dorchester,
824
Jacob, 824
VAN STAPHORST
Nicholas, 231, 233
VAN TASSELL
Miss Brown, 1081
VAN TIEHOVEN
Adriaen, 28
VAN TROMP
, 39
VANZANT
Nellie (Porter), 868
VARIAN
Alexander (Rev. ), 394
VARIAN continued
Ann E. Litchfield, 1100
Cleveland. 1100
Eliza Atlee, 1100
Helen Cleveland, 1100
Helen Louise, 1100
Mary Litchfield, 1100
Waiiam (Dr. ). 325, 326, 331,
1099, 1100
Wniiam Cleveland. 1100
VARNUM
General, 108
VAUGHN
Gen., 130
VAUX
Richard, 132
VEILEY
Alonzo, 854
Charles M. , 854, 855
Cora (Wilber), 855
Georgie May, 855
Mercy, 854
VEITH
Daniel, 332, 748
VELEY
Carrie (Kelly), 966
VERHOOF
Cornelius, 58
VERNIER
John C. , 535
VERNON
F. (Rev. ), 624
VERRAIN
Virginia (Rushlander), 900
VERRIN
Dennis. 535
VESSELE
J. B. , 1076
Philura Beardsley-Stevens,
1976
VETES
Emma Wilder, 1054
Hiram, 1054
VICKERS
John, 624
VICKERY
Asa, 789
Asa H. , 790
Ellen L. , 790
George H. , 790
Ida Herriott, 790
Ida O. , 790
James, 789-790
Julia E. (Harmon), 790
Louisa Rowland, 789
Mary Ann (Gray), 789. 790
Mary M. . 790
Melissa. 789
Nettie A. (Folts), 790
Polly, 78 9
Tinnie (Harmon), 790
VIETS
E. Eugene, 1107
Mary A. Hill. 1107
Sarah E. . 1107
Tacy HUlyer. 1107
Zophar, 1107
Zophar H. , 1107
VINCENT
B. B. . 275, 280
Col., 358
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Index of Names continued
VINCENT continued
General, 129, 340
John, 265
John P. (Judge), 301, 302
VINE
, 293
VINSEL
see Wentzel
VIRTUE
Clair W., 941
Edward, 940
Ernest E. , 941
James C. , 940. 941
Lucetta Frankenberger, 941
Mabel E. , 941
Mary A. Hall, 940
VOGT
Rev., 662, 666
VOGUS
Corp. , 358
VOLCK
Stephen (Dr. ), 326
VOLLENHOVEN
Hendrick, 231
J. H., 233
VOLTZ
Catherine Marquard, 1158
Catherine (Miller), 1158
Christian, 1158
VOORHEES
John, 691
VORCE
Prudence (Blakeslee), 1001
VORSE
D. W. (Rev. ), 519
VOSBURG
Sarah A. (Pierce), 830
VREDENBURG
Betsy (Sebaugh), 1062
DelUah (Line). 1064
Edmund, 1062, 1064
John, 1064
John W., 1064
Lucinda (Hulburd), 564, 1064
Mary J. (Satterlee), 1064
Phoebe (Morehouse), 1064
Rachel (Wood), 1064
VREDINGBURG
Edward, 564
VROOMAN
Bertha A., 1107
Lina Burroughs, 1107
Margaret Newton, 1107
Martin B. , 1107
Samuel B. , 585, 1107
Sarah A. Newton, 1107
Simon, 1107
VUNK
Virene A. (Cole), 792
WADDLE
J. B. (Rev. ). 630, 684
Joseph B. (Rev. ), 392, 623
WADE
E. (Rev. ), 705
George L. , 519, 815, 818
George Ross, 815, 818
CUbert, 626
Grace H. Ross, 815, 818
Grace Ross, 815, 818
J. E. , 818
WADE continued
James, 690
lames N. , 316
Jane (Hatch), 934
Lewis N. , 818
Noah, 414
O. D. , 594
Relief .M. (Bates-Bacon),
818
Robert, 58
Rodney, 690
W. R. , 816
William G. , 630
Z., 476, 486
WADSWORTH
Hezekiah, 658
WAGGONER
D. (Rev. ), 646
David (Rev. ), 555, 678
Jacob, 687
WAGNER
G. W. (Dr. ), 332
J. J. (Rev. ), 694
Mary A. (Caldwell), 1091
WAGONER
Capt. , 343
WAID
A. P. (Dr. ), 326, 331,
616, 972
Abi Skinner, 1078, 1079
Almeda Wheeler, 902
Amelia M. , 1078
Andrew G. , 1167
Ann, 1078
Anna Lord, 1166, 1168
Anna M. Slocurr.. tB9. 1171
Bertha M. , 1079
Blanche E. (Anderhalt),
1180
Charles, 1180
Clarissa U. (Roudebush),
1167
David A., 1079
David A., 1079
David S. , 1079
Dewit C. , 1078
Edwin A. , 1079
Eliza C. Maslker, 329,
1171, 1178
Eliza C. (Phillips), 1167
Elizabeth, 149
Elizabeth P. IMorehead),
1167, 1171, 1173, 1177,
1178, 1180
Elvira Simmons, 1167
Elizabeth P. (Riddle), 1180
Emma E. , 1079
Erastus S. , 1166, 1167
Ettie M., 1079
Flora Chamberlain, 804
Francis C, 698, 902,
1166-1181
Franklin I. , 568, 1171,
1172, 1176-1180
Franklin?., 1168-1170, 1179,
1180
Fred P., 818, 1170, 1171,
1172
George, 518, 1168, 1170,
1173, 1176, 1180, 1181
George W. , 1187
WAID coniinued
Grant N. , 1180
Greelv. 1180
Guinn;p P. , 388, 1170-1172,
1174
Hannah Skinner. 1079
Harriet \I., 1078
Henrv A. . 1167
Horace F. , 1167
Hoi-atio S. , 1079
Iowa (Joslin), 1180
Ira, 902
Ira r., 147, «-"■. 1167-11 -<.
1175
Irene Smith, 804
J. T. (Dr. ), 331, 635
Jennie L. , 1180
John, 427, 1078
John M., 1078
Lisander, 1167
Lloyd, 1180
Maggie E. Moore, 589, 1171
Martha H. , 1079
Martha L. (Allen), 1167
Mary Kellogg, 1079
Marv (Marshall). 997-998,
1185
Mars A. (Simmons), 11"'
Mai\ J. Bean, 1180
Ni- k P, . 902. 117ii
Orlando, 902, 1173, 1176
Ozial, 1079
Pembei-, 698, 1166-1168,
1170, 1173, 1175, 1177,
1178, 1180
Phebe M. (Goodwill), 1076
Phebe W. (Goodwill), 1167
Plunmar B. , 1180
Ralph C. , 1078
Robert L. , 507, 902, 1167,
1168, 1171, 1173, 1180
Sallie Bush, 1079
Samuel L. , 1167
Sarah E. , 1079
Scth, 598, 600, 804
Vesta A. Bloodgood. 1078
Walter, 1167
Warner, 598, 600, 1079
William, 598, 600, 1078, 107P
William D. , 1079
WUliam F., 1078
WAIDLEY
Christena (Rubner), 1120
Israel, 1120
WAIT
Henry. 651
Matilda (Manvillei, 850
Polly, 651
Sarah Meyler, 10J4
WAITE
Dorcas (Slayton), 1045
WAKEFIELD
Anna Benford, 862
C. B. (Rev. ), 539, 862
W. C. (Rev. ), 539
WALBROM
Barbara (HomanI, 1117
WALDEN
WUliam (Rev. ), 651
WALDO
Alice A. , 855
History of Crawford C
WALDO continued
Calvin, 855, 1116
Cal\in Gorsham, 855
Clara E. , 855
Clara O. Randall, 855
Daniel C, 855
Effie, 855
Gersham, 855
Gersham C. , 855
Lucia M., 855
Lucinda Wiard, 855
Mabel E. , 855
Martha, 855
Mary, 855
Mary (Lewis), 855
Morgan D. , 855
Pollv Ann (Calkins), 855
R. J. , 650
Smith, 855
Thomas B., 855
WALES
Benjamin F., 704
WALKER
Dr., 1139
Alice A. Young, 1055
Annie (Stevens), 658, 1076
Benjamin E. , 751
Captain, 1110
Catherine Kress, 1103
Daniel D. , 511. 512
David H. , 545
DeLos (Capt. ), 360
Edith (Strachan), 1134
Elizabeth (McKay), 990
F. H. , 1055
Hattie Weaver, 993
James, 993
Jane Price, 1076
John, 299, 1076, 1103
John H. , 312, 993
Lewis, 310, 403
Mary Hervey, 1139
Mary McGranathan, 993
Mary A. (Kopf), 1103
Mary Angelina, 993
Ruby Dell, 993
Sallie, 646
Samuel (Rev. ), 600
WUliam, 646
WALL
F. (Rev. ), 675, 684
WALLACE
, 190. 985
Blanche, 1186
Howard Clement, 11 !6
Isabel Robinson, 1186
Jennie Robinson, 1186
John (Rev. ). 6 91
John B. . 273. 300, 305,
309, 312. 385, 393,
414. 444
John C. (Dr. I, 265. 342,
373
Joseph, 1185
Joseph Allen, 1186
Joseph R. (Rev. ). 1185,
1186
Laura, 1186
Lyde Edith, 1186
Rachel Spence, 1185
Samuel, 743
ounty, Pennsylvani;
WALLACE continued
William, 302
WUliam C. , 1186
WALNE
Nicholas, 58
WALP
Addie, 773
Andrew J. Sr. , 773
Carrie E. , 773
David, 773
Elizabeth Geller. 773
Frank, 773
George. 773
Mary P. McCoy, 773
Willie, 773
WALSH
Annie (Van Riper), 1135
Blacala A. , 840
Bridget, 840
Martha David, 840
Martha E. , 840
Martin, 594, 840
Patrick, 840
Phillip, 840
Richard, 840
Senith Shortle, 840
Teresa M. , 840
Thomas. 840
Thomas L. , 840
WALTERS
Albert, 1127
Rachel Collom, 1127
Solomon, 678
WALTHER
Jacob, 725
WALTON
Andrew, 1063
Chester, 1063
WALTON
Ella (Stevens), 839
Esther (Russell), 767
Harriet M. Shaw, 1063
Levi, 839, 1063
Lucy J. Shaw, 1063
Mary C. Shaw, 1063
Minor, 662
WAMPLER
D. W. (Rev. ), 624, 657,
703
WARD
Abraham, 960
Amanda (Irons), 921
Andrew (Rev. ), 611
Barnabas, 614
Betsy Lanphir, 960
Caleb, 1053
C. L. (Gen. ), 282
Harriett E. (Wetmore), 1053
1. E. , 593
Israel, 593
Jacob, 995
Lewis, 921
Lorinda Crooker, 921
Lucy (Wilder). »42
Maria Bradford. 960
Mary MUler. 960
Mary Jane (Johnson). 995
Nancy. 1053
Nancy (Herrick), 808
Rhoda (Darby). 1016
Ross (Rev. ). 520
WARD continued
William. 593. 960
WiUiam W. . 960
WARDEN
James. 885
Mary A. (Seavy), 885
WARDWELL
Electa (Root), 814
WARE
Barbara Hartman, 876
Joshua, 876
WARFIELD
Temperance (Carpenter), 823
WARING
Helen M. (Espy), 907
Lyman. 904, 907
Mary E. (Allen). 904
Olive Gillett, 904, 907
WARMPLE
Clara J. (Foust), 986
WARNER
Amy P. Prentiss, 902
Bela, 902
Capt. . 335
David. 1094
Henry. 798
Isadore (Shreve), 798
Lucy T. (Tyler), 773
Margaret (Jones), 1094
Mary (West), 998
Mary A. Clapp- Elder), 902
Ransom (Dr. ), 379
S. N. , 923
Sarah (Kingman), 902
Sophia, 798
Susan Rossell. 797
T. P. (Rev. ). 393. 577, 666
WiUiam, 58, 315, 287, 893.
902
WARREN
Christopher. 812
Elizabeth (Jewett), 842
Gen., 129. 358, 830
Lewis, 499, 500
Violetta Rhodes, 812
WARRINER
Chester, 840
Drusilla, 840
Hattie, 841
Keziah W. Kennedy, 840
Samuel P. , 840-841
Sakie L. (Potter), 841
WASHINGTON
George (General-President),
88-91, 94, 102, 104-111,
115-116, 124, 146, 150,
152. 159-162. 193-195,
199. 201, 202, 338, 381,
866, 882, 888, 1019, 1032,
1064, 1088, 1152
Judge, 231, 235
Lawrence, 87
WASSON
Adeline (Moort i, 888
Betsy Marshall, 902
Catherine, 902
Charlrs H. , 903
Clinton, 888
Daniel, 888
David L., 902
Edwin D. , 903
Index of Names continued
WASSON continued
Elizabeth, 888, 902
Elizabeth Marshall, 888,
902
Elizabeth (Morris), 888
Frank, 885
Harrison, 888-889
Howard, 888
James, 888, 902
Jennie (Armstrong), 872
John, 888
John M. , 902-903
Joseph, 888
L. Franklin, 888
Loa Skeel, 885
Lucy E. , 903
Maggie, 888
Mary E. , 888
Mary J. (Armstrong), 888
N. , 902-903
Nathaniel M. , 888
Rachel Ellen Barr (Porter).
902
Sarah C. , 888
Sarah J. , 888, 902
Sarah J. (Watt), 888-889
William, 888, 902
William O. , 888
WATERHOUSE
Elizabeth (Rhodes), 805,
812, 813
John, 812
Lydia (Rhodes), 812
Rebecca Isherwood, 812
WUliam, 812
WATERS
Alanson W., 1064-1065
Beedie (Swift), 959
Chloe Hitchcock, 1064-
1065
David, 1064-1065
Dorcas S. Ball, 1065
Laura Hillyer, 906
Lester, 906
Lucy A. (Collins), 906
Maria P. (Swift), 1065
Mary L. (Brooks), 822
Mary M. (Mang), 1065
Nelson, 511
WATKINS
Col., 773
WATSON
, 73
Adelia (Selby), 889
Alma R. , 889
Alvira W. (Harroun), 889
Anna, 890
Caroline (Mosier), 889
Charles A. , 889
Clara D. (Ludwig), 889
Conrad, 889
Eliza A. (Shaffer), 889
Elizabeth, 480
Eva (Hanks), 890
E. W., 476
Frank C. , 889
George, 889, 890
George A., 889
George W. . 241, 315, 889
Henrietta Forham, 889
John, 170, 171, 236, 581,
WATSON continued
John continued, 582, 1099
John C. , 889
Jonathan, 486, 489. 583,
1091
L. F. , 464
Luke, 58
Magdalena Cole, 889
Mary Berlin, 889
Marv Burns (Stewart), 1099
Mary (Cole), 889
Mary E., 889
Marv E. (Lyman- Mitchell),
968
Mary E. Sims, 889
Matild? 889
Minerva E. (Jenkins), 889
Robert, 889, 890
Robert (Rev. ), 642
Rosa (Allen), 801
Sarah E. (Standford), 889
T. , 684
Tont, 968
Wanda A., 889
Ward T. , 889
WUliam, 889, 890
WUliam, 889
WATT
Jane Gibb, 888
John, 888
Sarah J. (Wasson), 888
WATTS
J. (Rev. ), 661
WUliam M. , 280
WAUGH
J. Walter, 424
WAY
, 751
Mary (Booth), 1067
Phebe (Babcock), 962
Samuel A. . 962
WAYLAND
Francis (Dr. ), 710
WAYNE
Anthony (Gen. ), 107-108,
111, 154, 169, 180, 182,
186, 190, 333, 533, 970,
1117, 1145
Isaac, 132
WEAKLEY
Hetty (Craighead), 724
WEAL
Mary (Bloodgood), 1078
WEARY
Clara (August), 986
WEATHERBEE See also
Weatherby and Wetherbee
D. B., 620
Franklin, 620
H., 315
Melissa, 620
Penila, 620
WEATHERBY
John, SIS
WEAVER
Amadella, 827
Angeline (Thompson), 839-
840
Augusta L. (Jackett), 827
Catharine, 839
Hattie (Walker). 993
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WEA\'ER continued
J. L. (Rev. ), 552
John, 674, 839-840
Svlvester, 827
VV. Rilev, 4 89
WEBB
Agnes Hare, 1009
Alice G. (Gabriel). 1009
Benjamin F. , 1009
Blanche, 1065
Clara L. , 1065
Curtis L. , 1065
Emily (Rhorbachi, 1009
Emma PackarJ, 1009
Eugene, 1009
F. A., 1065
Flora B. , 1065
Francis, 1009
Harry H. , 1065
Jane (Stranahar. '. 1008
Jesse, 694
J. Merton, 1065
J. N. (Rev. ), 485
Josiah, 1009
Lavina Carpenui , 1065
Lewis B. , 1009
Lucy Stranahan, 1009
Malcolm, 1009
Martha L. Hayes, 1009
Mary Clark, 1065
MatUda C. Pratt, 1009
Mattie M. , 1009
Nancy Alsdorf (Blakeslee),
1009
Sarah Ann (Baker), 1000
William, 1065
WEBBER
Esta (Strickland), 787
WEBER
Peter, 674
WEBSTER
AbigaU P. (Burrows), 968
Addie (Muckenhaupt), 856
Amos J. , 968
Caroline A. (Bowman), 944
Clarrissa M. (Stevens), 968
Eliza A. (Hart I, 968
Emma C. Allen, 801, 988
Ephriam, 855
Francis G. , 968
George L. , 801. 968
George O. (Lieut), 424
Grove F. , 968
Henry, 855
Hiram, 855
Homer, 855
James Albert, 855, 856
James L. , 968
Jane WlUey, 968
John, 874, 968
Joseph L. , 968
Lucy (Hotchkiss), 1072
Lyman, 968
Maria (Swift), 959
Mary M. (Russell), 988
Mertie C. , 968
Phila (Allen), 800, 801
Rachel (Campbell), 874
Rosa M. , 968
Zeniah Davis (Boyd), 855
WEED
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
WEED continued
Gen., 129
Isabella Hunter (Dickson),
1148
WEICHSEL
Henry (Rev. ), 679
WEIDNER
Abigail (Buell), 983
Anna (Gilson), 983
Carson, 983
Catherine, 983
Daniel, 983
Elmer, 983
Ina, 983
James, 983
John, 983
Mary Long, 983
Phebe (Buell). 983
Rebecca (Harrison), 983
William, 983
WEKAL
David, 1181
Elizabeth (McGUl), 881
Elizabeth (Newton), 1181
John, 1181
Joseh, 1181
Martha (Curtis), 1181
Mary Dunn, 1181
Mary Jane, 1181
Mary M. Savage, 1181
Priscilla Yocom, 1181
wniiam, 1181
WEKEL
Jacob (Rev. ), 666
WEEMER
Amy C. (Roth), 767
W. R. F. , 767
WEIR (See also Wier)
Pasca (Conrad- Andrews),
905
WEIS
J. M. (Dr. ), 485
WEISER
Conrad, 84-85
WEIXEL
Rev. , 563
WELCH
Delia Field, 1020
1. T. , 650
Vernan H. . 1020
William. 61
WELD
Aaron. 983
Charles. 983
Clarissa Howe. 983
Frances, 983
Franklin. 983
Mabel, 983
Martha V. Goodwill, 983
Mary A. (Putnam), 983
Minerva, 983
Robert, 983
Squire, 983
William, 983
WELL
Freelove (Burlingham),
1002
WELLER
Aaron, 862
Almeron, 862
Anna (Merchant), 783
WELLER continued
Anna (Scowden). 1111. 1133
Caroline (Hatch), 934
Clara McMillen. 881
Frank. 881
Jeanette (Best), 862
Jonathan. 862. 882
Julia. 395
Laura (Moore). 882
Lovina, 862
Mary (Blanchard). 862
Mary (Clark), 718
Oliver Coburn, 862
Reuben, 1111
William, 862
WELLMON
Charlotte (Mrs. ), 510
WELLS
Albert H. , 1033
Amos, 651
Bessie L. , 1053
Frank, 651
Henrietta, 1052, 1053
Henrietta E. (Griswold),
1023
Henry, 1023, 1052
Lena E. , 1053
Lois D. McCoy, 1033
Lydia Whitford, 1053
Lyta (Bowman), 1032
Perla B. , 1053
Sarah (Clark), 1067
WUlis B., 1023, 1052,
1053
WENDELL
Rev., 700
WENDLE
PhiUip, 132
WENTWORTH
A. E. (Mrs. , nee Beatty),
John, 164, 180, 186, 189,
190, 255, 274, 299, 371,
534, 535, 566
Sarah, 535
WENTZ
Margaret (Hope). 903, 1080
WENTZEL
David, 674
George, 673, 6 74
Henry, 674
WENZ
Peter, 774
PhQip G. , 773, 774
Philip P. , 773, 774
Sarah Kahler, 773. 774
WERLER
Catherine (Stein). 1112
WERTS
Henry, 991
Rosanah Raydure, 991
WESCOAT
Hannah (Smith). 799
Nancy Ann (Smith). 786
WESCOTT
Charles L. , 311
Fannie A. (Marsh), 794
WEST
Aaron, 650
Amanda McAdoo, 998
Anetta, 998
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WEST continued
Angenett, 998
Asa, 998
Austin M. , 1052
Benjamin, 55
Betsey (Bagley), 1052
Betsey (Lewis), 880
Chester, 1052
Edward B. , 1052
Elijah, 1052. 1098
Ella M., 1052
Ervin, 998
George B. . 1052
H. J.. 684
Hannah. 998
Henry. 650. 652. 1031
Henry Saulsbury. 1052
J. W.. 998
James. 675
Julia A. Baldwin. 1052
Laurinda M. , 998
Lorin (Dr. ). 516
Lucinda (Best- Lawrence).
1031. 1052
Lydia (KeUy-Hamilton), 809,
816
Marian, 998
Mary (Gates), 78 9
Mary Warner, 998
Mary N. Ralston, 998
Matthew, 1052
Nathaniel (Rev. ), 391, 483
Orrin R. , 1052
Polly Saulsbury (Cook), 1052
Polly (Smith), 886. 1052, 1098
Rev., 391
Robert, 998
Rosina, 998
Sally Lord, 1052
Sarah A., 998
Susan. 998
Timothy B. . 1052
Viola R. . 998
WESTGATE
Benjamin. 512
Reuben B. . 511, 512
WESTHEIMMER
Isaac, 481
WESTDIGHOUSE
John. 701
WESTON
Hannah Mitchell, 811, 813
J. C. , 667
James, 312
WETER
Arthur R. , 1181
Emma J. Mease, 1181
George, 1181
George W. (Dr.), 701, 1177,
1181
Lelah M. , 1181
Sarah Lobaugh, 1181
WETHERBEE (See also; Weather-
bee. Weatherby)
Alphonzo, 984
Annettie R. (Cook), 983
Artie, 984
David B. . 983, 984
Delphina (Hardeson), 983
Effie (Thomas), 984
Elmer L. , 984
WETHERBEE continued
Franklin, 983, 984
Horace, 315, 933
Levi O. , 983
Lizzie, 984
Martin N. , 983
Melissa Bosworth, 983, 984
Paulina (Chapman), 983
Penila Hall, 984
Silvia A. (Post), 983
WETMORE
, 639
A. V. , 1044
Almera (Custard), 863
Caroline E. Sheldon, 1044
Harriet E. Ward, 1053
Jerushea Donagh, 1053
Louise (Hall), 1023-1024
Samuel, 1023-1024, 1053
W. D. , 652, 1024, 1053
WHALEN
Martin, 572
Richard, 401
WHALEY
Alathear (Spaulding), 837
Thomas, 837
WHALLON
J. H. (Rev. ), 392, 519
WHARTON
Thomas Jr. , 104, 106, 109
WHEATTALL
Delilah Gilson, 914
WHEELAND
Jacob, 688
WHEELER
A. D. (Rev. ), 394
Abraham, 499
Abram, 902
A. D. (Rev. ), 394
Alfred (Rev. ), 392
Almeda (Waid), 902
Amanda, 885
Amanda Taylor, 902
Amasa, 1136
Benjamin, 963
Benjamin (Rev. ), 393, 486
C. (Rev. ), 552
Charles L. , 489
David, 881
David Hilton (Rev. ), 423,
424
Elijah M. , 902
Elisha T. , 902
Elvira, 902
E. T. , 1170
E. T. (Rev. ), 646
Eveline (McGill), 881
Harriet (Ross), 1074
Jenks, 885
Lorenda, 902
Lorenzo, 902
Lucy Lawton, 881
Melanchthon, 597
M. v., 701
Phoebe M. , 902
Rebecca (Mrs. ), 612
Roxana, 902
Sally A. (Skeel), 885
Samantha, 902
Sara E. (Williams), 1136
W. V. , 701
Index of Naii'es continued
WHEELER continued
William v., 902
WHEELING
Christopher, 549, 550
WUliam, 687
WHEELOCK
Homer F., 1079
Irvin A., 1079
Isaac, 1079
Jesse, 603, 1079
Mary Cummins, 1079
Pruda A. Drake, 107 9
Sherman J. , 1079
William W., 1079
WHIPPLE
A. J.. 452
Amanda Stebbins, 853
Ambro, 240, 703
J. J., 678, 874
Josephine Clemens, 874
Myron, 614
Sylvester R. , 530
WHISLER
Major, 894
WHITAKER
A. P., 431
WHITBY
Thomas, 489
WHITE
Abner'w. , 1009-1010
Adaline (Perry), 1077
Adelaine D. Kingsley, 1010
A. M. , 416
A. McLean, 459
Amos, 976
Bartholomew, 286, 316,
376, 384, 386
Charles E. , 624
Charles W. , 1010
Clarissa Brown, 1014
Converse, 614
David, 856
Diantha L , 856
E. D. , 634
Esther Viola (Kerr), 976
Ezra, 874
Fannie (Ellsworth), 825
Frank A., 1010
George, 630, 632
Horace L. , 634
L C, 209, 213-216, 219,
220, 222. 223, 225
James, 274, 385, 386, 414,
435, 694
James (Dr. ), 279, 997
James B. , 311
James P. , 1089
John, 803, 693-694, 733,
856
Josephine C. Fross, 856
Julia A. Patchen, 1009-1010
Kate Doyle, 733
Lula A., 1010
Martha (Brookhouser), 874
Mary, 694
Mary Polk, 874
Maud F. , 1010
Nancy McLean, 997
Newell E., 846, 856
Polly Gould, 856
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WHITE r. ■■ilnuod
R. LvU, 432, 456, 773
RoUo R. , 856
Roval J. , 856
Tho.-..a= W. , 316, 511
Warren W., 634, 1009, 1010
WUliam W., 313, 414
2eno, 1014 "
WHITEFIELD
Rev. , 84
WHITEHEAD
Bishop, 394
Daniel, 1182
WHITEHILL
David, 903
Esther Packer, 903
James C. , 903
Lucy Lee, 903
Mabel, 903
Mary E. McGchcc, 903
WHITELV
J. (Dr. ), 331
Jonathan (Rev. i, 646
WHITESIDE
Elizabeth (Williams), 1136
WHITEWELL
Francis, 58
WHITFORD
Anna Maria (Free.-r.an), 845
Chauncev, 790
Delia (McFeeters), 790
E. A., 790
Esther A. Kerr, 916
Hester C. Boyce, 790
Lestina (Cornell), 790
Lydla (Wells), 1053
Oliver, 790
Pheobe, 790
Stephen, 105 3
Wayne, 790
WHITING
Alfreda L. (Rice), 1087
Almon, 1085, 1087
Alonzo, 1083, 1087, 1130
Angeline Fuller, 1083, 1087,
1130
Betsv Jones, 1087
Betsy R. (Beattv), 1087
Betsy S. , 1087
Caroline W. Do'jd, 1087
Clara B. , 1087
Cora A., 1087
Cymanthia (Nourse), 1087
Cymanthia A. (McGulre), 1088
Delia M. . 1088
Edgar P. , 1087
Edgar S. , 1087
Elizabeth (Putnam), 1087
Ellen C. (Johnston), 1087,
1130
Emily A. (Adams), 1087
Eva L. (DeArment), 1088
Flora L. (Park'-r), 1088
F. M. (Mrs. ), 667
Hiram F. , 1087
John, 665, 1087
John X., 1087
Marian L. (Bradley), 1087
SunanthiB A. (McGulre), 1085
Sarah (Cook), 1087
Sarah £. (Freeland), 1087
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
WHITING continued
Xenophon, 1087
WHITINGTON
John, 503
WHITLEY
, 704
WHITLING
Frederick S, , 540
WHITMAN
George (Rev. ), 396, 5 75
James B. , 1003
John, 536
ilaud Burrows, 1003
Samuel, 651
WHITHIORE
Adelbert, 1053
Beriah, 1053
Josephine U. (Hills), 1053
Pollv Hill, 1053
Roeene R. (Crane), 1053
Sarah Decker, 1053
WiUiam, 1053
WHITNEY
J. G. (Re\'. ), 593
Jane (Payne), 796
Joseph, 598
Joshua, 632
WHITTEY
Waiiam M. , 429
WHITTLIXG
Louis, 540
WIARD
Aaron, 856
Adaline (Hites), 856
AuriUa Bacon, 855
Elizabeth Chamberlain, 856
Frank, 856
Harriet Flasher, 856
Henry, 856
John Stout, 856
Le-man, 856
Leora A. , 856
Louise A. Carman, 1114
Lucinda (Waldo), 855
Lydia (Joslin), 856
. Smith, 855
Winfield L. , 856
WICK
L. (Rev. ), 577, 624
WICKHAM
D. O. , 474
Mary Ann Nash, 851, 979
WIEN
Elizabeth (Barnes), 873
WIER
George, 535
WIGGLESWORTH
J. (Rev. ), 624
WIGHT.MAN'
Edgar P. , 1111
Edward C. , 1111
Elisha, 2 70
Emma L. (Pettis), 759
Frank, 1111
Frederick, 1111
Phineas, 1111
Richard C. , 1111
Sarah M. Herrington, 1111
WKOFF
Elizabeth Hower, 878
Sarah (Shaffer), 938
WKOFF continued
Thomas, 878
William, 273
WILBER
Bethana Bennett, 819
Cora (VeUey), 855
Frank, 819
Harry, 819
John B., 516, 819
Katherine Glenn, 819
Mark WUliam, 819
Mary A. Jobes, 819
W. J. , 855
WUliam, 819
William B. , 819
WILCOX
Adelle Hotchkiss, 96 9
Charles H. (Dr. ), 108 9
Cynthia Noble, 968
Eleazer C, 968
Fred, 1157
George, 468, 966, 968, 969
George M. , 969
Henrv W. . 969
Ida Hoag, 969
Jane McGranahan, 996, 1157
Jemina Munson, 968
Julius M., 484, 969
L. W. , 311
Louisa C. (McCray), 969
Lucy Glover, 969
Marv (Hotchkiss), 96 9
Mary M. (Jervis), 966, 969
Noble, 968
Sarah, 46 9
Sarah Spencer, 966, 968
Sarah E. (Blystone), 969
Spencer N. , 969
WILDER
A. B. (Dr. ), 755
Adelia Crouch, 930, 942
Alva (Rev. ), 585
Calvin, 604
Chauncy G. , 942
Dacy H. Eighmey, 1018
Daniel, 941
Electa (Hatch), 574, 896
Elisha R. , 942
Emma (Vetes), 1054
Harriet (Orr), 1054
Hiram, 835, 1053-1054
Jane Doty, 1053, 1054
John, 941
Jonas B. , 942
Louise (Potter), 835
Lucy Ward, 942
Luther, 604, 728, 941, 942
Maria Sellow, 941
Maria L. , 942
Martin Luther, 942
Martha (Dennington), 728
Martha S. , 942
Mary E. , 942
Mary L. (Brown), 1054
Mary R. (Lippitt), 942
Ordell Hiram, 1054
Polly Herring. 1053
Rebecca Yarns, 941
Reuben, 1053
S. , 1018
Sarah Byham 941, 942
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WILDER continued
Sarah J. , 942
Sylvester (Dr. ), 941
Sylvester W. , 942
Thomas, 600, 941
Thomas Jefferson, 930, 941-
942
WILDERMAN
George, 523
Jacob, 523-524
John, 523
WILDRICK
Caroline T. Frey, 920
WUliam L. , 920
WILEY
Eva L. McCamman, 857
Hamilton, 856, 857
Hattie O. , 857
Harriet Langdon, 856-857
Malvina, 856
Mary Jane (Shartel), 1133
Mary M. , 857
WUliam, 856, 857
WILFORD
Clara, 779
Jeremiah, 779
Sophronia (Drake), 779
WILKINS
Elizabeth (Benn), 1102
Henry, 511
John (Gen. ), 165, 166, 169,
176, 180, 186, 405, 561,
571
John, Jr., 265, 372
Mark, 510
William, 300
WILKINSON
Anna M. Tritt, 1135
Arthur, 1135
James, 605
John, 1135
John W. , 1135
Mary E. , 1135
Sarah C. , 1135
Samuel L. (Rev. ), 577. 651
Thomas L. , 1135
WILLARD
Agnes Colter, 1114
Eliza M. (Henry), 932
Gen. , 129
Nancy (Hazen), 1115
Nathan, 1114
WILLETT
Electa (Chelton), 1004
Isaac, 1004
WILLEY
Adelaide L. Allen, 800
Amos, 800
Anna, 962
Betsy A. (Sayre), 957
Elmer, 962
George A. , 962
James, 961
Jane (Webster), 968
Josiah, 961-962
Laura J. , 962
Marv Ann (Burdick). 945
Mary E. Glen, 962
Minerva Miller, 961
Sally Custer, 961
Sarah (Sayre), 957
Inde
of Names continued
WILLIAMS
, 699, 788, 1172
A.. 682
A. (Mrs. ), 490
A. G., 132
A. J., 521
Abby Jenks, 790
Abraham, 299, 553, 554
Adeline Meeker, 922
Alfred, 903
Amos (Elder), 611
Andrew, 682
Andrew J. , 1136
Asher, 553
Betsy (Beeman), 852
C. , 682
Clara P. (Spencer), 790
Clarissa P. , 1054
Claud W. , 1136
Cynthia Brower, 870
Cyrus, 1054
Daniel, 621, 682
Darius, 556
David J. (Rev. ), 575, 657
D. D. , 313, 649
D. K. , 485
E., 903
Effie (Cutler), 903
Eli, 881
Eliza Luse (Benn), 669,
670, 1102
Eliza H. (Work), 1136
Elizabeth Whiteside, 1136
Ella Hide, 790
Ella (Sedler), 903
Ellis, 670
Emellza (Christ), 8 70
Emma, 903
Emma (Smith), 1087
Etta (Raydure), 991
Florence, 903
Frank R. , 132
Frederick, 418, 790, 1054
Hannah Parrish, 903
Harriet (Douglas), 895
Helen Cotton, 1127
Henrlck, 58
Ira, 790, 1054
J. W. , 634
Jacob A. , 540
James, 58, 669, 700, 790,
1054, 1127
James (Rev. ), 634
James G., 790
James Porter, 453
Jane D. (Skiff), 1136
John, 343, 561, 562, 622,
873, 675, 682, 875, 903,
1146
John D. , 922, 1136
John H. , 1136
John R. , 485
Joseph, 555
Joseph P., 1136
Josephine Freeman, 845
Josiah G. , 1136
Lamanda G. , 1136
Lizzie, 790
Lorenzo, 903
Lorenzo D. (Rev. ), 282, 392,
423, 424. 444, 540, 703
WILLIAMS continued
Lucy (Corey), 788
Lydia Luce, 669
Margaret Hope, 903
Margaret Mumford, 673, 675
Mark W. , 1136
Maetha (Mc.Millen), 881
Mary D. (Gorton), 896
Mary E. Christie, 790
Mary M. (Beaty), 1136
Mina (Dewitt), 790
Nancy Gibson, 1136
Nancy M. A., 1136
Nathan, 299, 573
Phoebe (Brown), 1148
Prudence (Hall), 1074
Rebecca (Simons), 911
Robert, 870
Robert W. , 1136
S. L., 478
Sally A. (Biles), 869
Sarah A., 1136
Sarah A. (Nelson), 867
Sarah E. (Wheeler), 1136
Sarah M. (Gulp), 875, 1146
Thorp, 790, 1054
WUbur G. (Rev. ), 424
William, 553, 554, 573,
669, 670, 1102
Wniiam M., 891
WILLIAMSON
Catherine, 858
David, 858
Esamlah K. (Donnan), 858
Hugh, 573
J., 489
J. L. (Dr. ), 382
Jacob, 429
John, 299
Matthew, 621
Polly (Greaves), 807
Samuel, 621
WILLING
, 102, 103
WILLINK
WUhelm, 231
WILLIS
Betsy (Jervls), 966
Bruce, 994
Hetty ^Kelly), 966
Isaac, -609, 960, 966
J. D. , 994
Jane (Hutchison), 960
Mary (Ewer), 960
Mary E. Gamble, 994
Nathaniel, 426
Rachel WUson, 960
Ralfh, 994
Samuel, 499
Sarah (Kellv), 968
Wmiam, 960
WILLOUGHDY
Abel, 965
B. C. (Rev. ), 396, 484
Mary Low, 965
Marv Low (Flnnev), 965
WILLSON
James C. , 403
WUllam, 430
WILLY
John, 509
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WILMOT
David, 132
E. P. (Dr. ), 332
WILSON
, 102, 103
Addle M. , 942
Agnes (Mead I, 172
Agnes M. (Davison), 1182
Alfred, 1182
Alice E. , 890
Amanda A. (MerrUI), 899,
1136
Anabel, 1182
Andrew, 579
Ann (Crawford), 914
Barbara (Adams), 888
Benjamin, 180
Betsey Hlmelwright, 890,
1182
Burt L. , 942
Capt. , 289
Catherine G. Dickson, 890
Celia, 1182
Charloite, 1132
David, 192
Edward. 717, 1162
Qi, 1136
Eliza Blair, 1182
Elizabeth (Gehr), 1082
Elizabeth Hlmelwright, 1115,
1182
Elizabeth (Fitz Randolph), 180
Elliott, 1136
EmUy (Dickson), 1148, 1182
F.F. A., 313, 316, 1158
Francis A., 899, 1136, 1159
Francis H. , 890, 1182
Francis H. (Mrs. ), 690
Frank H. , 1181-1182
George, 1182
George T., 1136
Grace E. , 1136
Harriet, 942
Harriet Foster, 1182
Harriet (Wright), 1136
Hattle May (Hall), 942
Henry Erb, 443, 453, 684.
774-775
Hugh, 774
Hugh, 577, 57?. 912
Hugh E. , 1135, 1136
Isabel, 1182
Isabel Birnev, 1182
J. S. (Dr. ), 511
J. W. (Rev. ), 619, 634
Jacob (Dr. ), 238, 942, 950
Jacob, Sr. , 942
James, 112, 231-233, 626.
774, 963, 1182
James A. , 942
James C. , 403
James L. , 943
Jane, 1182
Jane Curry (Lewis), 917
Jane E. Hotchklss, 942
Janet, 172
Job (Rev. ), 392
John, 172, 372, 626, 890.
1115, 1148
JohnC. . 1143
JohnK. , 942
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
WILSON continued
Joseph C. , 1182
J. R. Eugene, 890
Julia A. (Spencer), 1182
Katie E. (Dickson), 732, 300
Lizzie Edeburn, 1136
Lizzie C, 774
Lucy A. , 594
Maggie (Anderson), 774
Maggie A. Bunce, 963
Margaret, 1182
Margaret Bell, 1143
Marv (Parker), 1073
Mary (Price), 1158
Mary Ann (Culbertson),
1115, 1182
Mary Ann (Mills), 774
Marv J. (Armstrong), 1102
Matthew, 176, 434, 546
Maugerette, 942
Maugerette Killpatrick, 942
May Gibson, 1136
Moore, 942
N. A. (Dr. ), 593, 594
Nancy, 942
Nancy (Long). 1156
Nancy McDonald, 774
Nattie (Townley), 960
Price, 519, 1182
Rachel, 1182
Rachel (Willis), 960
Reading, 890
Redding, 1182
Robert, 372, 546, 673, 675
S. L. , 701
Sally A. Tritt, 1135, 1136
Samuel, 774
Sarah (Stewart), 912
Stuart H. , 313
Susan (Smith), 968
Susannah (Archer), 913
Thomas, 312, 404, 942,
1182
W. H. (Rev. ), 393
Wallace A., 1136
Wanda A. E. , 890
William, 434, 577, 917, 996,
1182
William H. , 890
Willie, 1182
WILVERTON
W. G., 640
WINANS
Albert R. , 605, 961
Albert V., 949, 961
Alonzo, 961
Anna Frost, 960
Boyd, 960
Caroline Hall, 961
Catherine, 960
Cordelia Baugher, 1080
David, 960
Echadwick, 960
Eleanor, 960
Eliza, 960
Elliott, 961
Ellsworth, 961
Emma, 960
Esther, 961
Ethel, 961
Flora Franklin, 949, 961
WINANS continued
Floyd, 1080
Foretta, 961
Fred, 1080
Hannah, 961
J. W. , 1165
Jacob, 960
James, 960, 961, 1079, 1080
Jane, 961
Jane (Johnston), 961
Jason, 960
Jesse, 605, 960
John, 960, 1079, 1080
Josiah (Dr. ), 760
Julian, 961
Lavina Spaulding, 1165
Lena L. , 1080
Louisa (Reisinger), 760
Lydla, 960
Mabel, 961
Mary (Osborn), 961
Maud, 961
Olive, 960
Polly Frankfather, 961
Rachel, 1079-1080
Rachel Gray, 960
Rebecca (Carpenter), 961
Samuel, 960
Sidney, 961
Simeon, 1080
Sylvester, 961
Viola (Titus), 961
WUliam, 960
WINDERS
James, 292, 509
WINDSMORE
William, 58
WING
Adelbert, 969
Alma, 969
Alta, 969
Anna, 96 9
Catherine (Bunce), 963, 96 9
Charles, 969
Cornelius C, 963. 969
David, 969
David O. , 318. 520. 610,
611, 969, 970
Delia, 969
Dimmis, 969
Emma McCray, 969
George, 96 9
Henrietta, 969
Jane Rogers, 520, 852
Jennie, 969
Jerome R. , 969
Levi L. , 969
Loron, 969
Maria, 969
Mariam, 969
Mariam Cronkite (Farwell),
969
Mary Foster, 969
Mary Smith, 969
Mary J. Rogers, 969
Melissa (Crow), 969-970
Morris, 969
Ora, 969
Rebecca Hays. 969
Sherman, 969
Submit, 969
-ISO-
WING continued
Susan J. , 969
William, 969
WINGARD
Sarah (Sebaugh), 1062
WINGART
D. H., 490
WINGATE
Jane (Davis), 1108
WINGENUND
(American Indian), 196
WINGER
Frances C. (McDowell), 1034
John. 660, 1021
Michael, 660
Permelia A. Frasier, 1021
WININGS
Margaret Merritt, 910
Olive Baugher, 802
Samuel, 910
WINSLOW
C. W. , 456
WINSOR
T. W. , 511
WINSTON
Abraham, 657
Abram, 961
Alice, 961
Charles, 961
Charlotte, 961
Chloe (Gillett), 961, 1071
Clara H. (Parker), 1073
Clarissa, 961
Cornelia, 961
Cylde, 961
Edith, 961
Horatio, 961
Jeanette Hopkins, 961
Maud, 961
Minerva Carpenter, 961
Nelson, 657
Priscilla, 961
WINTER
Franz (Rev. ), 400, 775
Thomas W. (Rev. ), 691
WmTERMUTE
Elizabeth R. (Wright), 841
Isaac, 841
WIN THORP
James (Hon. ), 419
WINTON
Bradley, 292, 614
D. B. , 513
David, 614-616, 792
Decator, 984
Elizabeth (Benn), 1102, 1104
Ella A. , 984
Ida (Mclntyre), 984
Judson M. , 984
Kittie M. , 984
Lawrence, 984
Lloyd, 984
Margaret Coil, 619, 984, 1102
Martha J. Britain, 984
Mary E. (McCleoud), 984
Nathan, 615, 616, 984
Samuel, 614, 616, 619, 653.
654, 984, 1102
Samuel S. , 984
Sarah (Hef right), 984
Washington. 616. 984
WINTON continued
Zillah Cook, 984
WIRE EARS
(American Indian), 149,
182, 256
WIRT
Anna Shanger, 903
Charles, 903
Edward J. , 903
James, 903
Lewis, 903
Sarah, 903
WISE
, 511
Daniel, 6 99
Eliza (Hecker), 1182
Katherine Lutz, 1182
Lucinda (Richards), 1182
Martin, 1182
Mary (Minium), 1182
Mary Mosier, 1182
Samuel, 1182
Susan Motz, 1182
William Samuel, 1182
WISEMAN
Nicholas, 132
WISER
Abraham, 577
Alva B. Jr., 835
Alva B. Sr., 835
B. F. , 594
Henry L. , 594
Rosannah (McKay), 990
Sarah Graham (Potter), 835
WISH ART
Agnes Arthur, 1136
Annie, 1136
David, 1136
David A., 1136
David H. , 1136
Essie E. , 1136
Frank, 1136
Henry L. , 1136
James, 1136
Jane, 1136
Lula L. , 1136
Maria Hewert, 1136
Samuel, 1136
Sarah, 1136
William, 1136
WISNER
WUliam H. , 489
WISTER
Col., 363
WITHEROP
J. WUlis, 311, 471
WITHERS
Ralph, 58
WITHERSPOON
J. W. , 409
WITHERWAX
Dr. , 942
WITHROP
Olivia Barnsdale, 1089
P. T., 1089
WITHROW
Samuel. 293, 314, 337.
379. 435
WOLF
Ann (Long). 810
WOLFE
Index of Names continued
WOLFE continued
General. 93. 797
George (Gov. ), 114, 121,
132, 72:', 737, 750
\vOLFORl
John. 372
WOLFORD
Joseph, 873
Sarah Barnes, 873
WOLVERTON
Anna Quick, 912
Calvin K. , 912
Charles C, 912
Hiram E. , 912
Melissa E. Campbell, 905,
912
Nathan W. , 905, 912
Peter, 912
Ralph T. , 912
Sarah J. , 912
Stephen, 342
WOOD
, 383, 509
Alexander, 614, 619
Alford, 943
Alice, 943
Almeda C. Holcomb, 1027
Alonzo M. , 1065
Amanda Gary, 1065, 1066
Andrew, 943
Andrew A., 1056, 1062,
1065-1066
Barbara Sherrod, 679, 943
Barnet, 943
Caroline (Sprague), 770
Catherine, 943
Catherine A. (Sebaugh), 1062,
1066
Charles M. , 311. 619
Clarissa (Masiker, 1171
Elias, 1065
Elias A., 1065
Elizabeth, 943
Elizabeth Mourey, 942-943
Erastus, 943
Fanny (Navy), 654
Fidelia (Hammon), 1024
George, 58
Gurdon, 641
Hannah Fisk, 943
Harriet M. Dearborn, 1056,
1066
Horatio I., 1065
Ida C. (Sproul), 1066
Isiah, 943
J., 1027
Jacob, 519, 678, 679, 942-
943
James, 943
Jerome E. , 1066
Jessie (Woodruff). 775
Jethro, 242-243
John. 58, 942, 943
Lewis, 656, 658, 943
Lorin, 616, 619
Louisa, 943
Lovey (Mrs. ), 600
Lucy, 943
Lucy (Baugher), 802
Martha. 943
Mary L. . 1066
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WOOD continued
Orlando A.. 1064. 1066
Phineas. 616. 619
Rachfl \redenburg. 1064
Rebecca. 943
Robert B. W. (Dr. ), 313.
641, 1024
Samuel F. , 943
Sarah. 943
Sylvester, 10 65
Walter, 654
Walter (Mrs. ), 654
WiUard, 943
WiUiam, 61, f43
WUliam Anson, 1111
WOODARD
Liba, 651
Syba, 65!
WOODHLLL
John (Rev. ), 666
WOODMANCY
Susan (Burroughs), 926
WOODRING
Abba (Armstrong), 872
Charles Paul (Dr. ), 331
Ellen Mosier, 850
George, 701
Joseph, 320
Julianna (Boggs), 843
Lydia A. Peters, 883
Samuel, 843
Sarah Ann (Brown). 1126
Stephen. 883
WOODRUFF
Chauncey. 775
Frank M. . 775
Harry P. . 775
Jessie Wood. 775
Pauline Brav. 775
William (Drl ). 379, 925
waiiam B. . 775
WUliam M. . 450. 775
WOODS
A. G. . 593
Caroline (Bean). 1080
F. L. , 471
John. 300. 1116
Sarah C. Himebaugh, 1116
WOODSIDE
Charlotte. 970
Chester. 970
Ellen A. (Fleek). 780, 970
James, 610, 611, 970
Jane, 970
John, 780, 970
Loretta, 970
Maria Anderson, 970
Marian, 970
Polly Snell, 780. 970
Robert. 780. 970
Sarah J. Jervts. 970
William. 970
WOODWARD
George W. . 132
Hiram, 6 35
Mary Ann (Blakeslee), 791
Sarah A. (Brown). 792
W<X)DSWORTH
Hiram, 673
Joseph, 687
Lewis, 687
History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
WOOSTER
John H. , 616
Miss, 500
WORD EN
L. G. . 585
WORK
Andrew, 379
Edward, 296, 302, 303,
304, 379, 405, 444, 857
Eliza Strauss, 1165
Eliza H. Williams, 1136
Isabella (Beatty), 857
J. , 1136
Jacob, 312, 682, 684
John, 1165
John H. (Judge), 273, 302,
315, 682, 1130
Joseph, 553, 630
Matthew, 624
Nancy (Johnston), 1129
William, 6 82
WORMALD
John, 1037, 1054
Margaret J. Conner, 1054
W. E. , 1054
WORMERSLEY
Eliza Ryan, 1160
Henry, 1160
WORRALL
Colonel, 211, 586
WORST
Caroline (Dreutlein), 734
WOTRING
Alfred P., 1183
Anna, 1183
Charles, Jr., 1183
Charles, Sr. , 1182-1183
Daniel, 1183
Eliza, 1183
Eve Carver, 1182
Gideon, 1183
Hannah (Knerr), 1155
Henry, 1183
Joseph, 1155
Lavina (Hildebrand), 1183
Mary Beige, 1183
Phoebe, 1183
Samuel. 1182-1183
Wayne, 1183
William, 1183
WRAY
John, 741
Martha (Grayson), 741
Mary, 741
WREN
Capt. , 126
WRIGGLESWORTH
J. (Rev. ), 705
WRIGHT
Aaron, 255, 299, 546,
673, 841
Alvira (Moffat), 943
Annie (Crookham), 546
Catherine (Mumford), 546,
550, 866
Charles, 841
Charlotte (Bean), 841
Clara J. (SiUaway), 841
D. W. , 949, 962
Edith Faunce, 943
Edna J. Minniss, 784
WRIGHT continued
Elizabeth (Brooks), 546, 717
Elizabeth Kelso, 962
Elizabeth R. Wintermute,
841
Ella Boyles, 943
Ella Delamater (Akin), 949,
962__ ~
Emma, 943
Ezra R. , 943
Flora (Dunham), 841
Florence A., 1086
Florence Ida Sitler, 1086
Frederick N. , 943
George, 671
George Washington, 546
Harriet Wilson, 1136
Harry, 1086
Harvey M. , 943
Henry, 615
Henry A., 841
Horace, 501
I. A., 620
Isa (Branch), 841
James, 6 92
J. B. (Rev. ), 651, 1086
Jennie, 841
Jessie (Ryan), 841
John, 943
John W. , 652
John W. (Rev. ), 540
Joseph, 573, 579
Julianna, 841
Lorania Sayre, 962
Lucy Eastman, 943
Martha Stewart, 982
Mary Hasson, 943
Mary (Hill), 943
Mary E. (Branch), 841
Nancy Duf field , 943
Nancy (Reid), 981
Oscar, 841
Richard, 982
Sarah (Gehr), 987
Thomas, 1136
Washington, 546
Wilhemina (Crook), 943
Waiiam, 501, 574, 690,
841, 943, 962
William H. , 841
WRIGHTNOUR
Lucy Flick (Dennis), 920
WYGANT
Agnes, 1183
Andrew, 688
Andrew J. , 873
Clare E. Carringer, 1145
EUa M. (Clark), 1183
Eva, 1183
Gertrude, 1133
Hannah Barnes, 873
Hugh S. , 1183
Ida, 1183
Ira C. , 1145, 1183
James, 700, 1183
James, Jr. ,1183
James, Sr. , 1183
Jennie (Hess), 1183
John, 1183
Jonathan, 1183
Lucretia B. , 1183
WYGANT continued
Lucrettia B. Hawley, 700,
1183
Lynn, 1183
Maria Coulter, 1183
Mary, 1183
Morris, 1183
Nancy M. Thompson, 1183
Phebe Townsend, 1183
WQliam C, 701, 1183
WYKOFF
John, 696, 697, 963, 1146
John F. , 656
Libbie Bunce, 963
Sally Clark, 1146
Samuel (Rev. ), 482, 584
Sarah (Clark), 1113
Sarah Gehr, 1160
Sarah (Shaffer), 1146
William, 696, 697
WYLEY
Mmargaret, 626
WYLIE
, 479
J. R. (Rev. ), 691
WYMAN
Caroline Gibbs, 904
Fanny (Bloomfield), 812
Hettie M. , 904
James, 598, 904
Jessie C. , 904
John Dick, 903, 904
Prudence Taylor, 904
Susan (Guy), 932
William G. , 904
WYNKOOP
Amey Perkins, 1008
Elizabeth (Ogden), 1008
John, 1008
WYNNE
Thomas, 58
WYTHE
W. W. (Rev. ), 392
YALE
Ruth (Skeel), 885
YARDLEY
William, 58
YARNS
Rebecca (Wilder), 941
YARRINGTON
Prudence Post "Pruda", 784,
980
Roxana Conner, 778
YATES
Albert, 386, 775
Anna (McClintock), 775
Charles M. (Dr. ), 379, 383,
384, 386, 775-776
Clara Anna Chamberlain, 775
Dora Clara, 775
Ella Ewing, 775
Emma (Greenes), 775
Frank Chamberlain, 775
Jennie Elizabeth, 775
John Riter, 775
Margaret F. Spade, 775
Maria A. Buchanan, 775
Mary (Dunham), 775
Mary Riter, 775
Ray Clinton, 775
William, 386, 775
-152
YATES continued
WUliam M., 775
YEAGER
Capt. , 126
YEATES
Jasper (Judge), 115, 132,
768-769
VERTY
David, 561
YOCUM
Adam, 1181
Nancy Dunn, 1181
Priscilla (Weikal). 1181
Seth, 132
YOKE
George, 693
Jerimiah, 693
William, 694
YCKEM
Elizabeth (Kreiter), 1131
YOKES
Mary (Royal), 1142
YORDIE
John, 2 92
YORK
Sarah Hannah, 743
Theron D. , 743
YORTY
David, 683
Samuel, 663
YOST
Charles W. , 703
Christian, 703, 1146
Flora Bell (Gulp), 1146
Martha Mook, 1158
Phoebe (SheUhamer), 1146
William E. , 703, 1158
YOUNG
, 146, 162. 1082
A. (Rev. ), 519
Alice A. (Walker), 1055
Amanda (Flaugh). 858
Calisty Hard. 1055
Caroline, 1123
Catherine Kahler, 1123
C. Frank, 1055
Charles M. . 993
David, 750
David (Col. ), 1100
E. P.. 1144
Eliza Milner, 993
Eliza A. Bossard, 1144
Elizabeth Ostrander, 1054
Frank J. . 1129
Frank R. , 316
Fredericka (Berg), 1123
George, 1157
George W. , 1055
Hannah LeweUyn ,1157
Helen, 1055
Henry W.. 624. 993
Holmes, 993
Horatio N. , 1054-1055
J. M. (Rt. Rev. ), 401,
892, 1092
Jacob, 624, 1123
Jane Taylor. 800
Jennie M. , 993
John, 544
Kate W. McQuiston, 1157
Katherine, 750
Index of Names continued
YOUNG continued
M., 788
Marv (Rhodes), 812, 813
Mary C. iLcet), 1055
Mary M. Hawks, 1035
Nicholas, 1054
Peter. 606, 609
Phoebe, 1123
Polly Alcorn, 993
Robert. 549, 550
Sarah A. Hosmer, 1129
Sarah E. Broughton. 788
Sarah H., 1129
Sarah S. (McFarland), 750,
1101
Susan (Close), 1082
Theodore J. (Dr. ), 326,
331, 490, 750, 1100, 1101
William H., 1055
Waiiam M. (Rev. ), 396
YOUNGS
TUlie (CarapbeU), 964
YOUNGSON
George, 432
W. W. , 635
ZACHOS
John C. (Rev. ), 394. 456
2AHNISER
George W. (Rev. ), 646
John (Rev. ). 678
ZAHNIZER
T., 513
ZARLEY
Rachel (Lewis), 880
Jacob, 879, 880
Mary Evans, 879, 880
Sarah (Kildav), 879
ZARNS
, 515
ZEIGLER
Jacob (Rev. ), 396, 399
ZEISER
Phillip (Rev. ), 396, 399,
674, 702
ZELEY
Adam, 614
John, 583
.Marian, 583
Martin, 614
ZELHOEFER
Elizabeth, 1162
John, 1162
Mary (Schuetz), 1162
ZELL
WUliam F. , 644
ZELLEH
T. B. (Rev. ), 666
ZELY
Adam, 814
Martin, 614
ZERNS
Elizabeth (Sherred), 816
Frederick, 679
ZERON
Leona (Long), 810
ZEUGNER
Ernest, 490
ZIEGLER
John W. , 1078
ZIGLER
Henry (Rev. ), 679
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ZLMMER
1128
Amandus T. , 680. 857
Car"'"o. R57
Charles WUham, 857
Daniel, 857
Daniel Tilmon, 857
Elizabeth Schnajbcr, 113"
Katie Fhckinger, 1128
Susannah Reinard, 857
Willie, 1128
Wilson A., 837
ZLMMLR'.iAN
, 1128
Adam, 1137
Catherine, 875, 1137
Catherine Harshelman
(Kebort), 1128
Elizabeth (Rice), 1136
Elizabeth (Tyler), 1137
Eva Ellis, 1137
Eva (Gulp), 875, 1148
Frank, 1137
Frederick, 1136. 1137
George, 1137
Hattie (Case), 1137
John, 1136. 1137
Leana Hashelman, 1136
Lewis, 1137
Lucv Falbrc, ll.i?
.Margaret, 1 1 J6
Margaret (Beiier), 1137
Marv iSpltler). 853
Micliacl, 1136
Phillip, 1136, 1137
ZONE
Catherine Bossard, 1144
Catherine Swariz, 776
Daniel, 1144
Eliza Shartle. 776
Emma May, 776
Frank H. , 776
John W. . 776
Peter, 776
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