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C HARLES EDWARD FEAGA is justly en- titled to be called the founder of the town which is named in his honor, Feagaville. He has been the postmaster of the village ever since there has been an office of the kind here, and was, in fact, the foremost citizen in having it established. He has been very active and en- terprising in all things that have promoted the good of the town, spending time, money and effort in advancing its interests. This pretty, neat and thrifty town is situated on the Fred- erick and Jefferson pike about three miles west of the city of Frederick, in the county of the same name. For the past twelve years Mr. Feaga has been the owner and manager of a general store at this point, and commands a lucrative patron- age liereabouts.
C. E. Feaga is the only son of Frederick Feaga, a native of Buckeystown District. He was a miller by occupation and for years operated the old Frederick Mills. He died when his son, our subject, was a small boy. The latter was left an orphan at an early age, as his beloved mother, whose maiden name was Rebecca Engle, died in 1855. In the meantime, however, she had be-
come the wife of Alfred Young and had two sons by that marriage. Mr. Feaga has one sister, Susan Fraiser, who resides in Frederick.
Born in Frederick District in 1844, our sub- ject was left to fight the battle of life as best lie could when he was eleven years old. He went to live with William Kemp and learned the cooper's. trade, whichi lie followed with Mr. Kemp for a period of eleven years, but that the business was very distasteful to the young man is proven by the fact that he immediately dropped the business as soon as he had left his former employer's house. He had received an element- ary education in the old Zion schoolhouse and has since added to this by reading and observa- tion. He became interested in agriculture about 1865, and for twenty years devoted his time and attention to this line, living in this vicinity. He then started in a mercantile business in a small way, his store being located about two miles west of his present place of business on the same pike.
After two years there, Mr. Feaga bought a small tract of land, erected a store and residence building (the one he still occupies for both pur- poses) and once more launched his little com- mercial bark upon the waters of trade. Favoring winds have been his portion, for the most part, and he has been fortunate in steering his ship away from the rocks and reefs that have sunk many a brave craft. He saw to it that a black- smith's shop was started here soon after his ar- rival, indeed, put up the building and for a time hired a competent smith, but now rents it. He has put up six residences besides his own, and still owns three of the number. He was largely influential in the building of the brick Lutheran Church here, and lias taken commendable inter- est in school matters, and in short, in everything which could possibly be of benefit to the con- munity. He circulated a petition for a postof- fice here, and as the village had not been named the postal authorities selected from a list of names that of Feagaville, in honor of the most active and aggressive inhabitant, and at the same time appointed him postmaster, a place he has occupied ever since. He has been true to all the duties that have fallen to his lot and has won the
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respect and admiration of all who know him by set County, where he had previously resided, to his brave, manly character. When he was a young man he cared for and supported his two half-brothers, paying their board and educating them until they were grown. For several years he has been an official member of the Lutheran Church and prominent in the congregation. He votes the Democratic ticket.
In 1862 Mr. Feaga married Martha Nickel, a native of this county, and after eigliteen years had rolled away, she was called to her reward. They were the parents of two sons and five daughters, viz .: Edward Luther, married and living in Lime Kiln, Md., and with the Balti- more & Ohio Railroad Company; John Jacob, who manages one of the farmns of George William Smith; Clara C., wife of Bert Snoot, of Washing- ton, D. C .; Minnie, wife of Thomas Rhoderick, of Middletown Valley: Fannie, who married Harry Rhoderick; Maggie, wife of Oscar Routzan, a farmer of Frederick District; and Hallie, who is at home. In 1879 our subject married Lizzie Unglebower, whose father is a prosperous farmer of Frederick District. Bessie, the eldest child of this union, is of great assistance to her father in the store; Harry and Walter are attending school.
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HRISTIAN M. LIVENGOOD, proprietor of the National Hotel at Grantsville, was born in Somerset County, Pa., in 1835, and is a- descendant of Swiss ancestry. The first of the name in this country was his grandfather, Chris- tian, who emigrated from Switzerland to America and settled in Somerset County, Pa., where he was a pioneer and where he continued to reside until his death. His son Christian, our subject's father, was born in Somerset County and became a merchant, following that occupation in Salisbury, Lancaster County, for a number of years. In politics he was a stanch Whig. He was one of the leading citizens of his town, and contributed to the development of its resources.
About 1868 our subject removed from Somer-
Grantsville, his present home. Here he followed farming and engaged in the sawinill business. In 1884 he purchased the National Hotel, one of the oldest on the pike, and here he opened and has since carried on a hotel in addition to his agri- cultural pursuits. He is not active in politics, and aside from casting his ballot for the men and measures supported by the Republican party, he has not identified himself in any way with party matters. However, he is interested in the issues of the age, and keeps himself posted con- cerning the relations of our country with foreign powers, as well as the present war with Spain.
The marriage of Mr. Livengood, in 1884, united him with Miss Jennie Ulery, daughter of Frederick Ulery, of Pennsylvania. This union has been blessed by two children, Frederick and Jolin, who are being educated in the local schools. In religious belief the family are identified with the Mennonites, having been reared in that faith from childhood. During the Civil war, in 1862, Mr. Livengood enlisted as a member of Company K, One Hundred and Seventy-first Pennsylvania Infantry, and served for a period of nine months. Upon the expiration of his time he again enlisted, becoming a member of the Twenty-second Penn- sylvania Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, following the company through North Carolina and participating in its various engagements. He held the rank of corporal. During his entire time of service he was not wounded or taken prisoner. After the close of the war he was honorably discharged and re- turned to his home in November, 1865.
ILLIAM L. CULLER, a well and favor- ably known citizen of Ballanger District, Frederick County, has been occupied in operating his farm formerly styled "Hazel Thicket," and now called "Deer Spring," about three years. This tract of land, comprising one hundred and eleven acres, is being rapidly brought
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into a fine condition under its present proprietor's systematic methods of doing business, and is now much more valuable than when he became its owner. He is a practical and successful farmer, thoroughly understanding every detail of the proper management of a farm.
The second son of Philip Culler, our subject, was born in 1848 in Frederick District, about a mile and a-half from his present home. He went to the schools in the vicinity of his boyhood's home, and gave his able assistance to his father in the varied labors of the farm until he had at- tained his twenty-fifth year. He learned the miller's trade and followed that occupation for about seven years. Not caring to make this his chief employment in life, as he preferred agri- culture, he rented a farm in Lewistown District, and dwelt thereon up to his removal to his present home, sonie three years ago. As the years rolled by he accumulated a competence by his own in- dustry and excellent financial judgment. On his farm is always to be found a very good grade of live stock, as he believes in keeping the best. He has been too busy to hold office, nor does he care to do so, but is always faithful in the dis- charge of every duty devolving upon him as a citizen. His ballot is given to the nominees of the Democratic party. Religiously he is a Lutheran. His unfailing goodness of heart and genuine courtesy to one and all make him a gen- eral favorite with all with whom he comes in contact, and his warm personal friends are in- numerable.
In 1872 Mr. Culler married Sarah C. Krantz, . daughter of William Henry Krantz. The father was a miller by trade and was the proprietor of a well-equipped mill in Buckeystown. During the war he was quartered in Brunswick. He was a Republican in political faith. His wife was of a Virginia family, and was herself a native of that state. She was Miss Julia Ann Beavers, of Loudoun County. Mrs. Culler was born in Virginia, but was reared and educated in the schools of this county. Her brother, Walter B., is a mechanic in Adamstown, and her sister, Cora A., is the wife of Martin L. Shawn, and lives in the District of Columbia. The marriage of our
subject and wife has been blessed with five children, viz .: Roy S., who married Sallie A. Wyatt; Kate May, wife of G. M. Miller; W. Walter, Philip H. and Wilbur D., who are still at home.
Of the six brothers and two sisters of Mr. Culler, all but two survive. James Henry is a farmer of this district; John J. is engaged in the same pursuit in this neighborhood; George, whose trade was that of a carpenter, is now retired from active business; Lloyd C. is a contractor in Feagaville, this county; Aun R. is the wife of Harlon J. Beard, of Feagaville; and Mary Matilda, unmarried, resides with her mother. The father of this family, Philip Culler, was born in Jefferson and passed his early life in that district. He followed agricultural pursuits all his life, dying when seventy-two years of age. At first an old-line Whig, he later allied himself with the Democratic party, and in religious views he was a Lutheran. His wife, whose girlhood name was Ann R. Dixon, is still living. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Capt. Henry Culler, whose title was given him for his services in the War of 1812. He was a large land owner, and conducted mercantile enterprises in Frederick and Baltimore Cities.
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EORGE H. RIGGS, M. D. Under the su- perintendence of Dr. Riggs a sanitarium for the treatment of nervous and mental di- seases was opened at Ijamsville, Frederick County, some years ago, and of it he lias since been the head. He is fitted for the work, both by experience and by native gifts, possessing not only a thorough knowledge of that form of dis- ease, but also being gifted with the qualities that enable him to conquer it. He has named his sanitarium Riggs Cottage. The cases that have come under his personal oversight hie has treated successfully, thus gaining for him an en.
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viable reputation in the line of his specialty. The work is still new, in point of years, but he has every promise of success in its prosecution.
Near Ijamsville Dr. Riggs was born June 20, 1870, and is a son of Hon. Christopher M. and Angie (LaBarre) Riggs. His father, who for many years has been a prominent agriculturist of Frederick County, was also the owner of a large slate quarry and roofing interests, but re- tired from active life in 1890. For three terms he served as a member of the state legislature. Dr. Riggs received his primary education in the schools of his native place and at the age of four- teen went to Baltimore, where he was a pupil in the public schools for two years. Later he stud- ied in Glen Ellen Academy, in Frederick County, and in 1889 entered the medical department of the University of Maryland, from which he grad- uated in April, 1891, with the degree of M. D. Returning to his childhood's home in Frederick County, he practiced his profession with Dr. F. B. Smith for a few months in Frederick. He was then appointed assistant resident physician of a private institution for the insane at Relay, and after a time was promoted to the position of resident physician of the same institution, where he remained for two years. The experience gained while in that place admirably fitted him for work of the same nature in a different lo- cality, and finding himself successful in that specialty, he determined to devote his entire time to it. For this reason he established his sanitar- ium at Ijamsville.
.July 1, 1896, Dr. Riggs was united in marriage with Miss Cordelia Duvall, daughter of Benjamin Duvall, of Frederick City, and they are the parents of one child, Cordelia Rebecca. He feels a deep interest in the welfare of his native county and assists in enterprises for its advancement. He is connected with the medical societies of the city of Baltimore and state of Maryland, and has at- tended meetings of both organizations. Although one of the younger members of his profession in this county, he has attained to a prominent place among its leading members and is recognized as an indefatigable student, who gives promise of becoming one of Maryland's leading practitioners.
Politically he is independent, preferring to cast his vote for the best man, rather than bind hint- self to any party. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Frederick.
JOHN FREDERICK STINE is the owner of one of the finest homesteads in Frederick County, it being situated on the southwest boundary of the city of Frederick. The place is known as Birmingham farm, and is a model one in every respect. A fine old mansion stands on the place and excellent barns and other buildings contribute to the general air of prosperity and thrift which attracts every beholder. The fortu- nate proprietor of this valuable and highly desir- able property is a self-made man, having wrought out for himself his success by hard work and un- flagging determination. No one is held in greater respect than he by all who know him, and in church, business and society he takes an active part.
The parents of our subject were Elias and Eliz- abeth (Hesson) Stine, both natives of Maryland. The father was born in this county in 1811, and passed almost his entire life upon his old home- stead, about five miles west of this city. He was a faithful and active member of the Lutheran Church, and was loved and honored by all who knew him. He died at the ripe age of seventy- one years, in 1882. His father, John, also a na- tive of this county, followed agricultural pursuits and was likewise prominent in the Lutheran de- nomination. His father was born in Germany and came to America in the last century, settling in Frederick County, where some of his descend- ants have ever since resided.
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stine was a danghter ot John Hesson, who was a well-to-do farmer of the Middletown Valley and a stanch member of the Reformed Church. His wife bore the girlhood name of Elizabeth Johnson and came from one of the best old families of Maryland, being also a distant relative of Governor Johnson. Mrs. Stine
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was summoned to her reward in January, 1891, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery. Of her children, George is a prosperous farmer of this county, living on the Jefferson pike; Elias Daniel died when about twenty-one years of age; Jacob Ezra is a farmer of Auglaize County, Ohio; Saralı is the wife of Henry Miller, a farmer of Kansas; Mary is the widow of Jolin Fraley; Mahala Catli- erine, who died at the age of thirty-five, was the wife of Joseph Zimmerman; Julia is Mrs. George W. P. Marsh, a farmer on the Jefferson pike; Christiana Rebecca is unmarried and a resident of this county.
J. F. Stine was born on his father's homestead about five miles west of Frederick, September I, 1841. He received excellent training in practi- cal farming from his father and early was en- trusted with many important details of the work about the place. After leaving the public schools of his neighborhood he started out to earn his own livelihood when about eighteen years of age. He rented the homestead of his father for about two years and followed this line of proced- ure during several years. Ten years he dwelt upon the fine farm known as Prospect Hall, and for some years he lived upon the Borough farm. Twelve years ago he invested something over $18,263 in the splendid farm where he is to be found to-day. It comprises one hundred and forty-six acres and is well stocked with high- grade horses and cattle. In the season of 1897 he sold over $3,000 worth of milk and cream alone in the city, and thus it may be seen that he is quite extensively interested in dairying. He has built porches and made considerable im- provement in the residence within a few years and it is now thoroughly comfortable and mod- ern. He is very successful as a general farmer, raising and selling immense quantities of grain, hay and feed, cattle and horses.
Upon reaching his majority Mr. Stine married Amanda M. Brown, daughter of George and Eliz- abetli (Getzendammer) Brown. The father was a son of George Brown, who was a general in the War of 1812, and served throughout that con- flict. Mrs. Brown was a daughter of Jacob Get- zendanner, a captain in the War of 1812. To Mr.
and Mrs. Stine three daughters were born, all of whom are graduates of the Frederick Female Seminary, and young ladies of talent and culture. Alametta Elizabeth is quite an artist, and num- bers of her beautiful paintings adorn the walls of lier home. Florence May is a musician and Alice Catherine is a great worker in the Methodist Epis- copal Church, being the teacher of a class of young men in the Sunday-school. The whole family are active members of the same church, Mr. Stine having held various offices on the board for years past. He gives to his devoted wife much credit for his success in life; as to her he owes not only the practical aid she has always given him, but to her counsel, advice and encouragement he at- tributes a large share of his prosperity.
@ NOCH H. B. PRICHARD. The mercan- tile interests of Frostburg have an able rep- resentative in the subject of this sketch, who established his present business in 1891 and has since kept in stock a full and complete equip- ment of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps, hardware, etc. He has a large patronage from the people of the town and sur- rounding country and has gained a reputation as a reliable dealer and honest business man. One of the local leaders in the Republican party, he was elected on that ticket in 1895 to serve as a commissioner of Allegany County for a term of four years, and in this capacity he is faithfully serving the interests of the people.
Of Welsh birth, Mr. Prichard was born in Monmouthshire, May 8, 1840, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Bevan) Prichard. His father had eleven children by his first marriage, of whom Enoch and a sister, now deceased, were the only ones who came to America. By the second marriage there were seven children, a number of whom hold responsible positions in the southern states. The family is well represented in the clergy, Henry Prichard having been a minister for many years, while five of his cousins
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and three of liis wife's brothers are ministers. Other relatives are occupying positions of trust as managers and superintendents of important concerns.
On coming to America Henry Prichard settled in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and from there moved to Clarksburg, the same state, where he was employed as superintendent of the coal mines. From the time he was twenty he preached the gospel, doing this work gratuitously as a labor of love, and though he is now eighty- nine years of age he still preaches occasionally. The family is long-lived; our subject's grand- mother attained the remarkable age of one hun- dred and six, and even at the time of her death her hair was not at all gray and her eyesight did not require the aid of glasses.
When less than seven years of age our subject began to work in the mines and from a very early age he was self-supporting. In 1866 he came to America and settled in Will County, Ill., where he was employed as superintendent of the Wil- mington coal mines. Later his employers sent him to Bloomington to open mines and there lie remained for one year in charge of the work. Next he spent nine months in Lincoln, Ill., but failing health obliged him to seek a change of climate. Coming to Frostburg, he secured a position as mining boss with the Consolidated Coal Company, and in this capacity he rendered efficient service for a period of twenty years, when poor health forced him to resign. Since then he has given his attention to the mercantile busi- ness.
Formerly Mr. Prichard was identified with the Congregational Church, in which for twenty-five years he held the office of deacon. He is now a member of the Presbyterian Church and for four years has officiated as one of its elders. His interest in Sunday-school work has continued through his entire life, and for twenty-seven years he was superintendent of the Congregational Sunday-school. Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Malta and is a charter member of Victoria Lodge No. 4, at Frostburg.
June 21, 1861, Mr. Prichard married Mary A., daughter of Henry and Joanna (Jones) Harris,
of Morganshire, Wales, where she remained until her marriage. They have had six children, but Henry, the eldest, died in infancy, before the family came to America. The others are: Henry H., who holds a position as coal examiner at Wilkes Barre, Pa., with the Delaware & Lack- awanna Railroad; Enoch B., of Frostburg; Mary, wife of William Price, also of this place; Leyslion H. and Susanna, who are with their parents.
APT. LEANDER H. KUHN came to Han- cock in 1865, and now operates the City Café. He also taught school for a number of years. As a Republican he has taken a deep interest in public affairs, and has worked for the welfare of his party. For the last two years he has held the responsible position of member of the state central committee. He also owns several valuable buildings in Hancock, including tlie Lighthouse Hotel.
Captain Kuhn was born in Frederick County, Md., in 1839. His father, Joseph, a native of the same county, born in 1798, learned the mason's trade in youth, and carried on a contracting busi- ness in masonry for years, being one of the lead- ing men in his line in Frederick County. He had the contract for many of the largest stone buildings in the county. His earnings he invest- ed judiciously, thus accumulating a valuable property. He carried on farin pursuits in addi- tion to his other enterprises. Politically he was an old-line Whig, and fraternally held member- ship with the Odd Fellows. His death occurred when he was fifty years of age. He married Sarah Ovelman, who was of Dutch descent, and died at seventy-three years. They became the parents of eight children, and of these three are living, namely: William, an extensive farmer and fruit-grower residing in Iowa; Rev. David A., a minister in the Lutheran Church, now residing in Indiana; and Leander H.
The education of our subject was obtained in the public schools and the Mechanicstown Acad-
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enty. When quite young he learned the tailor's trade. At the breaking out of hostilities in 1861 he enlisted in Company D, First Maryland Poto- mac Home Brigade, as a private. On the re-or- ganization of the regiment after three years' serv- ice it became the Thirteenth Regiment and in IS65 our subject was made captain of his con- pany. He participated in the battle of Gettys- burg, where he was seriously wounded, and was under General Slocum in the Twelfth Army Corps. He was discharged May 29, 1865. He has a fine sword which was presented to him by the mem- bers of his company.
Settling in Hancock at the close of the war he engaged in business. He is past commander and an active member of Foster Post, G. A. R. In 1879 he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Light, daughter of Joseph Light, and they have two children, Dodsworth and Janet.
ON. GEORGE W. CRUM, whose beautiful country home is known as "Mountain Re- treat," is one of the most respected citizens of Frederick County. The fine homestead which is now in his possession lias been in the family of which he is a worthy representative for over a hundred years. It is situated in Jefferson Dis- trict, about three miles from the village of the same name, and has been greatly improved of late years by the present owner, who has spared neither money, labor nor effort to make it an ideal place of residence.
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