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Fisher, Howard G., Newstead, p. o. Akron, is a son of George W. and Addie (Wright) Fisher, who formerly lived in Pembroke, Genesee county, N. Y., where Mr. Fisher was a dealer in Portland cement and has for many years been a contrac- tor and maker of Portland cement sidewalks. Since 1884 they have been residents of Akron. Howard G. obtained his education at the Pembroke public schools and at Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Buffalo. After finishing his education he became clerk in the cigar factory of Arthur Stapleton at Akron and a little later manager of the business. This continued about seven years, at the end of which time (1893) he formed a copartnership with Henry L. Steiner, under the firm name of Steiner & Fisher, and they succeeded to the business of which Mr. Fisher had been manager. After one year Mr. Fisher purchased the interest of his partner and has since continued alone; the business has been prosperous in a marked de- gree, some of his leading brands of cigars having a wide sale. In 1891 he married Mary, daughter of John Heatherly, and they had four children: Ada, Roland, George M. and Homer. Mr. Fisher is a member of Akron Lodge of Odd Fellows and also an active member of the Akron Fire Department.
Eagan, Henry P., Newstead, p. o. Akron, was born in Little Valley, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., February 11, 1859, and spent the first eighteen years of his life there. His father, John Eagan, was for many years connected with the Erie Railroad and died in 1893, and his wife, Mariah Eagan, is now living in Dunkirk. They came from England, and after a short residence in New Jersey settled in Little Valley, and at the end of eighteen years moved to Dunkirk. They had five children, of whom H. P. Eagan was the third. Mr. Eagan received his education at Little Val- ley, and later took a three years' course at the Fredonia State Normal. After grad- uating he acted as steward for the Erie Hotel in Dunkirk, which he followed for six years, when he engaged in the grocery business, and continued in that line until 1884, when he moved to Akron to carry on the same business. He first married, in 1881, Mary Toomey, daughter of one of the prominent families of Dunkirk, and she died in 1882. In March, 1891, he married Fannie A. Robinson, daughter of John and Sarah Robinson, who were one of the most prominent families in the town of Newstead. They were farmers and built up a wide reputation in cheese making, until Robinson's cheese became famous for its high quality. Mr. Robinson died in 1895, and Mrs. Robinson still occupies the homestead.
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Croop, Hiram H., Newstead, p. o. Akron, was born November 1, 1859, and is a son of Philip J. and Mary (Stohl) Croop, natives of the town of Clarence, but for the past seven years residents of Akron. Mr. Croop was educated at the Clarence Academy and the Buffalo State Normal School, and on completing his course there in 1882 he at once received an appointment as mail clerk, and served for a time on the N. Y. C. R. R., between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and then for several months on the fast mail west of Chicago. For the past twelve years, however, Mr. Croop has been in service between Syracuse and Cleveland, Ohio, being now one of the most efficient and longest in the postal service. In 1891 Mr. Croop purchased the flouring mill at Akron, and now conducts it under the supervision of his father. He married in 1887 Margaret H. Blakney, daughter of William and Charlotte Blakney, of Springfield, Ohio.
Berghorn, Charles F., Newstead, p. o. Akron, druggist, came to America from Germany in 1873 when but fourteen years of age. He spent some time in the Akron school and then engaged in various kinds of work. Later he entered the employ of Hartwell & Standish, druggists, in Lockport, N. Y., where he remained five years, and at the expiration of this period Mr. Berghorn moved to Braddock, Pa., where he bought a drug store and conducted it two years. The place was not to his liking and he sold his stock and interest and returned to New York State, settling in Buf- falo, where he took charge of a drug store for a time, and in a short time returned to Akron, where he bought the stock of drugs and groceries of McGoffin & Son, which he carried on successfully for five years. At the end of this time he bought two other drug stores in the village and consolidated the three, which necessitated larger and better equipped quarters, and in 1894 Mr. Berghorn erected a building in the central part of the village, making one of the finest drug stores in Erie county. Mr. Berghorn married Ellen Burnett, and they have two children, Viola and Beatrice.
Schunk, Michael, Boston, p. o. North Boston, is a son of Martin and Elizabeth Schunk, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1852, locating in Boston, Erie county. Martin Schunk did his first day's work in the tannery near where he lives, for which he received fifty cents, and by industry and attention to his business finally made a comfortable home. He served in the Prussian army in 1848-49. Michael Schunk was born July 24, 1855, and after receiving his education engaged as engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, holding that position for ten years, after which he engaged in farming. January 28, 1874. he married Ellen Fuller of Boston, and they had nine children, seven of whom are living: Helen, married and living near home; John, married and at home; Emma, at home; Lizzie, Mabel, Mike, Mina and Miles S.
Rockwood, M. L., Boston, was born in Boston, N. Y., November 11, 1866, and is a son of Joseph A. and Eliza L. Rockwood. His father was born May 16, 1841, in Boston and lived on the farm until the breaking out of the war, when, in 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 116th N. Y. Vols. His regiment was organized at Buffalo, August 25, and was mustered into service September 5, 1862. He served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged, after which he again engaged in farm- ing and now lives in Eden Center. M. L. Rockwood received his education from the public schools and has always engaged in farming, largely dairying. February
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22, 1892, he married Sarah Reacher, and they have two children: Clayton, born September 25, 1894, and Beulah, born April 18, 1895.
Rucker, Matthew, Boston, one of the leading farmers of Boston, was born April 16, 1868, and is a son of Jacob and Barbara Rucker, both of whom came from Ger- many to Erie county, N. Y., about thirty-five years ago, settling in West Brant, after which they came to Boston and settled on the farm now owned by our subject. Mr. Rucker died November 28, 1894, and Mrs. Rucker in 1886. Matthew Rucker has given his entire attention to farming, having a farm of 210 acres all under a high state of cultivation. May 3, 1892, he married Katrina Schmidt, and they have four children: Lucy, Leo, Anna and May.
Kester, Benjamin, Boston, p. o. North Boston, was born in the town of Boston, November 1, 1817, and is a son of John and Deborah Kester. His father was a native of New York and his mother of Pennsylvania, and came to Erie county in 1813. Her maiden name was Carpenter, and they were Quakers and were imbued with the sterling worth of that sect. Benjamin Kester was married in 1841 to Julia Bunting, daughter of Levi Bunting. After her death he married Almeda Hoag, and they have one son, Perry, who was educated in the district schools at Hamburg and at North Boston. March 30, 1887, he married Miss J. Duncan, and they have three children, Leon H., Genevieve and Steward B.
Aldrich, Mrs. Emma T., Boston, was born in Boston, N. Y., July 3, 1848. Her father was a native of Rhode Island and came to Boston with his wife in 1800, set- tling on the farm where Mrs. Aldrich now lives. Her father, Lyman Rockwood, was born in Boston, N. Y., June 10, 1816, and was the youngest of five boys. He was engaged in farming and held various official positions in his town. He died in 1879. Mrs. Aldrich received her education at Springville Academy, after which she taught one term in Boston. October 20, 1869, she married Amos E. Aldrich, who was born in Boston, Erie county, 1846. He died February 19, 1893, from the falling of a tree. Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich had three children, two of whom are deceased: Ella G., Lyman and Allie C.
Wendling, Frederick J., West Seneca, p. o. Ebenezer, was born in Germany, March 14, 1841, a son of Frederick and Magdalena Wendling, natives of Germany, and who came to Ebenezer in 1845 and were members of the Ebenezer Society. Mr. Frederick J. Wendling, sr., ran a bakery in Ebenezer and sold bread the price of which was twenty-eight cents a loaf. Frederick J. Wendling, jr., was reared and educated in the common schools of Ebenezer. He started in business life as a har- ness maker and carpenter, then became a stockholder in the woolen mills at Garden- ville, was eight years druggist in Buffalo, and is now superintendent of the Buffalo and Aurora plank road. Mr. Wendling is a Republican, has been town clerk and refused the supervisorship. In 1860 he married Philopena Hettrich, and they have five children: William, Charles G., Frederick J., jr., Julia and Edward. The family attend the Evangelical church.
Ott, Louis J., West Seneca, p. o. Gardenville, was born in Cheektowaga, N. Y., May 31, 1853, a son of Louis and Mary (Hines) Ott, natives of Germany. Louis J. Ott was reared in Elma, where his father lived about twenty years and was educated at Canisius College. He learned the miller's trade and followed it a short time,
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when he came to Gardenville in 1871, and engaged in the lumber and coal business and after five years removed to Ohio for one year, thence to Gardenville, where he engaged in the hotel business. Mr. Ott is a Democrat in politics; he was married in April, 1880, to Catherine Seabald, who has borne him six children: Louis F., Dora K., Alious, Evaline, John S. and Henrietta. Mr. Ott owns his house and lot in Gardenville and an interest in the Ott estate in Elma, where his father owned about 300 acres.
Nagel, Henry, West Seneca, p. o. Ebenezer, was born in Germany, July 1. 1847, son of John and Ricke Nagel, who immigrated to America in 1854, when Henry was seven years old. In 1860 they came to West Seneca, where John died in 1874 and his wife in 1877. Henry Nagel worked in Buffalo driving team until 1874, when he came to the farm his parents had bought and has since resided there. In 1875 he married Elizabeth Pongo, and they have one child, Lena. Mr. Nagel is a Repub- ican and the family attend the Reformed church.
McDowell, Hugh, West Seneca, was born in Scotland, April 17, 1831, a son of William and Mary McDowell, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to America in 1837 and came to Buffalo, thence to Ohio, where they lived and died. Hugh McDowell was educated in Otterman University, Ohio, and the Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Ohio. He was a civil engineer for the Belfont & Delaware Railroad for four years, when he engaged in the manufacture of slates in Pennsylvania, and was in that business nine years. He then returned to Ohio and engaged in the mercantile business and in 1873 returned to Buffalo, where he was engaged in the live stock com- mission business for twenty years. In 1894 he came to West Sencca and bought fifty acres of land, where he lives a retired life. July 13, 1849, he married Rebecca Hare of Ohio, and they had eight children: William, Ophelia R., Clayton, Ellen, Ida (deceased), Charles, Harriet (deceased) and Grace. Mr. McDowell is a Republican and was a Free Mason when in Pennsylvania and is a member of the R. A. ; has served as treasurer for thirteen years. Mrs. McDowell died March 23, 1896.
Mausperger, John, West Seneca, p. o. Gardenville, was born in Germany, January 15, 1839, a son of Andrew and Frederika (Geiger) Mausperger, who lived and died in Germany. John was educated in Germany and was a shepherd until 1865, when he came to the United States and settled in Cleveland, O., where he lived three years, and where he married, January 27, 1866, Catharine Wagner, who was born in Ger- many and came to Cleveland a poor girl; she was educated in Germany and also at the Bennett Medical College, from which she was graduated. She practiced medi- cine in Cleveland for about two years, when she and her husband removed to Buf- falo, where they had a successful practice. In 1873 they removed to Gardenville, which, excepting a few years in Buffalo, has been their home. In 1896 they built a fine residence. Their children were William H., a practicing physician in Buffalo for ten years; Catharine and Frieda, both deceased. Mr. Mausperger is a Republican and the family are members of the Evangelical Association.
Irr, Victor, West Seneca, p. o. Gardenville, was born in France, October 22, 1832, a son of John B. and Mary A. (Schottre) Irr, natives of France. Victor Irr was reared and educated in France, and in 1852 came to America and settled in Williams- ville, Erie county, N. Y., where he lived with his uncle, Michael Irr, one of the ear-
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ly settlers of that village. Mr. Irr followed teaching in Lancaster from 1853 to 1862, taught in Alden until 1864, thence to Gardenville, where he was the first school teacher. He has always been a Democrat, has served as justice of peace from 1867 to 1897, and was three years supervisor of West Seneca. In 1866 he engaged in the hotel and grocery business, and is now engaged in the hotel business. In 1856 he married Barbara Amann, and they are the parents of ten children, as follows: Mary E., Mary A., Mary Magdalena Valerie, Emma B., Victor F., Mary M., Celestine H., John B., Anthony, Kate M. R. and Cecelia M. A.
Hart, Godfrey, West Seneca, p. o. South Buffalo was born in Buffalo, N. Y., March 29, 1860, a son of Henry and Mary (Burgess) Hart, natives of England, who came to America in 1846 and settled in Buffalo, thence to West Seneca in 1868, where he died March 3, 1885, and his wife February 29, 1885. Godfrey Hart was reared on a farm and educated in Buffalo; he came to West Seneca when a boy nine years of age, where he has since resided and is engaged in gardening. Mr. Hart is a Repub- lican in politics, and was married February 3, 1887, to Libbie Stokes, who has borne him one daughter, Martha E.
Grotke, William C., West Seneca, p. o. Ebenezer, was born in Buffalo, February 17, 1845, son of Gotfried and Helena (Metzner) Grotke, natives of Prussia, who emi- grated to America about 1839, settled in Buffalo, and in 1848 engaged in farming in West Seneca, where he died in 1887 and she in 1881. William C. Grotke was edu- cated in a Lutheran school and the public schools of West Seneca and has always followed farming and gardening. He owns fifty-four and a half acres of land and leases sixty-one acres. He resides near Ebenezer and works both places. In 1872 he married Mary, daughter of Henry and Mary Haas, natives of Hesse-Darmstadt, who came to America about 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Grotke have nine children, as fol- lows: William H., Charles, Ernst, Amelia, Benjamin, Mary, John, Clara and Fred- die. Both are members of the Lutheran church.
Groell, Anthony, West Seneca, p. o. Ebenezer, was born in Cheektowaga. N. Y., September 28, 1844, a son of Blasius and Magdalena (Hoell) Groell, natives of Germany, who emigrated to the United States in 1832, settling in Cheektowaga. Blasius worked on the docks at Buffalo and worked land that belonged to the Indians. He is a Democrat and served as school trustee many years, and assessor fifteen years. Anthony Groell was reared in Cheektowaga and educated in the common schools; he is a farmer and gardener and in 1872 came to West Seneca, thence to Cheektowaga in 1875, where he lived on his father's place. In 1868 he married Agnes Goetz and she died September 22, 1872, aged twenty-six years; August 18, 1875, he married Dorothy Seabald, who has borne him four children: Dorothy, Anthony (both deceased), Anna and Anthony. The family are Catholics.
Farthing, Thomas W., West Seneca, p. o. South Buffalo, was born at South Buf- falo, December 1, 1852, a son of William and Margaret D. (Thompson) Farthing, he is a native of England and she of Scotland. He was brought when a boy to America by his parents, who settled at South Buffalo. He was a butcher, which business he followed through life; he died in 1880. Thomas W. Farthing was reared in Buffalo aud began his business life as a shipper of cattle. About 1880 he removed to a farm in West Seneca and has since followed farming. In 1879 he married Charlotte,
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daughter of Albert Pike of Orchard Park, N. Y. They have one son, William A. Mr. Farthing is a Republican, a member of the A. O. U. W. of which he is past master, of Evening Star Lodge I. O. O. F., Seneca Lodge K. of P., and the Ameri- can Fraternal Insurance Union.
Fritz, William, West Seneca, p. o. Gardenville, was born in Westphalen, Germany, February 12, 1819, a son of Frederick and Frederika (Geiger) Fritz, who came to Gardenville in 1851, were members of the Ebenezer Society, and went thence with the society in 1861 to Iowa, where he died in 1866, aged eighty-two years, and she died in 1863, aged seventy-six years. William Fritz was educated in Germany and there married Eliza Roth, who had one son by a previous husband. After his ar- rival here he at first worked by the day, rented a farm for a time and finally bought a piece of land in Cheektowaga; he lived there twenty-eight years, when he came to Gardenville and conducted a hotel for twelve years; for the past seven years he has lived retired. His wife died January 9, 1878, and he married Eva M. Haas of Gardenville. Mr. Fritz has always been a Republican, and was highway commis- sioner in Cheektowaga three years.
Cook, Darius, West Seneca, p. o. Windom, was born in Concord, N. Y., August 27, 1839, a son of Peter and Lydia (White) Cook. Peter was an early settler of Col- lins and there lived until about 1860, when he moved to East Hamburg, where he spent his last days. He was a Whig and after the organization of the Republican party, was one of the first to join that party. He was one of the leading farmers of the town and very kind to the poor. Darius Cook was reared on the farm and edu- cated in the common schools; he began life as a farmer and later engaged in the ho- tel business in the oil region of Pennsylvania, where he was also speculator in real estate. He came to West Seneca in 1866, where he has since lived the life of a farmer. February 19, 1863, he married Emerett Van Hyning of Ohio, and they had five children : George A. of Montana, a dealer in wood and coal, and has been a member of the Legislature; Jennie, wife of Lewis E. Willett, a real estate dealer of Buffalo, N. Y .; William W., who lives in West Seneca; Flora H., wife of a stenog- rapher in Buffalo, and Melissa at home. Mrs. Cook died March 8, 1893. Mr. Cook is a Republican and has been very active; he is a member of South Buffalo Lodge No. 332, A. O. U. W.
Baker, Charles, West Seneca, p. o. County Line, was born in West Seneca, Janu- ary 28, 1866, a son of Gottlieb and Augusta (Kotzerke) Baker, natives of Germany, who came to America and settled in Buffalo, thence moved to West Seneca, where he died in 1880; his widow still survives him. Charles Baker was educated in Buf- falo and in 1892 married Helena, daughter of August and Elizabeth Telschow, na- tives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have one daughter, Ethel J. Mr. Baker is a truck gardener and is now, 1897, erecting a bicycle factory on his place. He is a Republican, and the family attend the German Reformed church.
Barlow, William, West Seneca, p. o. Windom, was born in England, December 8, 1833, a son of John and Ann (Braithwate) Barlow, natives of England, where John was a hoop maker by trade, and also kept hotel. He died in 1862 and his widow in 1892. William Barlow emigrated to America in 1854, settling in Buffalo, where he entered the services of Prince's melodeon factory and remained with them until 1873,
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when he came to the farm where he has since resided. In 1860 he married Mary Ann, daughter of John and Charlotte Marcham, natives of England. John emigrated to America in 1832, bought land of the Ogden Land Company, returned to England and married his wife, and, returning, took up his residence on the farm now owned by our subject; he died in 1873 and his widow in 1880. Mr. and Mrs. William Barlow are the parents of two sons, John Bedford and William James. He is a staunch Re- publican and has served two terms as assessor.
Kuhn, James A., West Seneca, was born October 28, 1847, a son of Henry C. and Susan (Herzel) Kuhn, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America in 1843, set- tling in Buffalo and excepting six years in Wyoming county they lived in Erie county ; he died in 1879; his wife in 1886. James A. Kuhn was reared and educated in Buffalo and follows the occupation of farming and gardening. He is a Repub- lican and has been deputy sheriff one term. He enlisted in 1864 in Co. D, 187th N. Y. Vols., and served until the close of the war, being wounded at Hatcher's Run. He has been married twice; his first wife was Mary Johnson, whom he married in 1870, and his second marriage was to Lena Pitts, by whom he has one son, Claren A. The family attend the Reformed church.
Webster, Thomas B., East Hamburg, p. o. Webster's Corners .- Erastus D. Web- ster was born in the town of Aurora, Erie county, N. Y., April 16, 1827. He was well educated and in 1832 the family came to the homestead at Webster's Corners. He was a printer by trade, having learned that art in the Express office in Buffalo. He afterwards owned and conducted a newspaper at Springville, N. Y. He be- came private secretary for Secretary Seward during the first Lincoln administra- tion, was appointed by Secretary Seward commissioner to turn over to the British government Mason and Slidell, who were made special commissioners by the Southern Confederacy to England, who were captured illegally by our navy; and was afterwards made internal revenue collector and held many other offices. July 7, 1849, he married Helen Bettensworth of Springville, N. Y., and they had six chil- dren: Frances, Thomas B. (as above), Jennie, Mary E., Anna S. and Erastus D. Frances married Martin I. Cooley of New York city and they have two children, Grace W. and Gifford W. ; Jennie married John T. Honeycutt, and they have two children, Mary W. and Francis W .; Mary E. married Major James L. Lusk of the U. S. A., and they have one daughter, Eleanor W .; Anna S. died at the age of fif- teen. Thomas B. Webster has been a ranchman in the far West twenty years, and has a fine collection of arms and other curiosities. The family are related to Roger Williams of Rhode Island.
Wheeler, Stephen, East Hamburg, p. o. Springbrook, was born on the homestead in East Hamburg, N. Y., June 9, 1845; he was educated in the public schools and by occupation is a farmer. He has married twice, first to Agnes Ward of Canada, and they had four children: Emma, Hattie, Maud and Stephen, jr. Mrs. Wheeler died in 1880, and in 1884 Mr. Wheeler married Elizabeth Croning, and they have one son, John M. Mr. Wheeler's father, Paul Wheeler, was born in the township of North- bridge, Worcester county, Mass., February 17, 1812, and came to East Hamburg with his parents in 1820, when that town was but a wilderness and wild beasts were plentiful. Paul Wheeler married twice, first to Hannah Briggs, and they had eight
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children: Loretta L., Susanna A., Cordelia E., Mary E., Antoinette, Stephen, Lu- cinda S. and Phoebe L. Mrs. Wheeler died August 3, 1867, and Mr. Wheeler mar- ried for his second wife Hannah Adkins of Boston, Mass., who died August 30, 1878.
Smith, E. Fitch, East Hamburg, p. o. Orchard Park, was born on the old Smith homestead, which he also owns, December 2, 1839. He was educated in the common schools and has always followed the honorable occupation of farming. He has mar- ried twice, first in 1860, to Melissa Coon, and they had one daughter, Rose S. Mrs. Smith died in 1890, and November 9, 1892, Mr. Smith married Emma Osburn of the town of Hamburg. Rose S. married Frank E. Murphy, and they have five chil- dren: Josephine R., Jessie S., Frank E., jr., Alanson V. and Lee E. Mr. Smith has held the office of highway commissioner one term; Mr. Murphy has held the office eight years; he has also been collector two terms. Messrs. Smith and Murphy are thorough Democrats.
Saunders, Samuel R., East Hamburg, p. o. Hamburg, was born in the town of Hamburg, N. Y., September 24, 1845. He was educated in the district schools and Poughkeepsie Commercial Academy. His early life was devoted to farming, and he is now a traveling salesman. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. D, 98th Infy., and was appointed quartermaster-sergeant of the regiment. They were State troops and did service in Elmira; he was honorably discharged in 1865. In February, 1868, he married Adelia Johnson of Buffalo, and they have one son, Henry B., who is well educated and is a general newspaper man. Mr. Saunders is a member of J. N. Swift Post No. 240, G. A. R., of Hamburg, also of Fraternal Lodge No. 625, F. & A. M., A. O. U. W. and the Royal Arcanum. In his political choice he is a thorough Democrat. Ancestry of family is Scotch and English of New England origin.
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