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HISTORY
-OF-
LYCOMING COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA.
INCLUDING
ITS ABORIGINAL HISTORY; THE COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY PERIODS; EARLY SETTLE- MENT AND SUBSEQUENT GROWTH; ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL ADMINISTRATION; THE LEGAL AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS; INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS; PAST AND PRESENT HISTORY OF WILLIAMSPORT; MANUFACTURING AND LUMBER INTERESTS; RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOP- MENT; GEOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE: MILITARY RECORD; SKETCHES OF BOROUGHS, TOWNSHIPS, AND VILLAGES; PORTRAITS AND BIOGRAPHIES OF PIONEERS AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS, ETC., ETC.
EDITED BY JOHN F. MEGINNESS.
ILLUSTRATED.
CHICAGO, ILL. BROWN, RUNK & CO., PUBLISHERS.
1892
PRESS OF JOHN MORRIS COMPANY, CHICAGO.
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PREFACE.
T THAT portion of Lycoming county lying north of Muncy Hills, and westward along the river to the Indian lands above Lycoming creek, was the theater of many sanguinary conflicts during the Colonial and . Revolutionary periods, and in that territory there is scarcely a square mile that was not baptized in fire and blood. Hostile bands of savages frequently descended from the north, killed and scalped scores of settlers, carried many into captivity who were unable to escape, destroyed their improvements, and burned their cabins. It was here that the great panic, or "Big Runaway," occurred in 1778, which stands without a parallel in the annals of pioneer settlements.
The work of writing the History of Lycoming County was entrusted to John F. Meginness. It involved the examination of hundreds of official letters and reports found in the archives of the State, and the consultation of numerous authorities and musty court records, but he addressed himself to the task with alacrity, and after a year's hard work finished the general history embraced in the present volume. His long experience in journalistic and historical effort was a guarantee to the public that the work would be faithfully performed, and it is believed that he has made it as thorough, exhaustive, and accurate as possible.
The Aboriginal, Colonial, and Revolutionary periods appear in consecutive order, and the history of the struggle for separation from Northumberland and the erec- tion of Lycoming county, which commenced in 1786 and lasted until 1795, is given for the first time, together with an explanation of the influences which operated to defeat the new county scheme for so many years. A complete enumeration of the taxable inhabitants of the original townships, in the very beginning of the nine- teenth century, is also given. It was discovered among the rubbish in the garret of the State Capitol, and was never printed before. An exhaustive history of our early courts and the erection of the first public buildings, of the legal and medical professions, of religious organizations and the progress of education, of the city of Williamsport, and of all boroughs and townships, is written with care and fidelity. A complete roster-the first ever compiled-of all the civil officers from 1795 to 1891, is given, together with all State Representatives, Senators, and members of Congress during that time. Every postoffice, where located, the date of its establishment, and the names of all postmasters to the present time, will be found in the reviews of townships and boroughs. £ There are to-day about eighty postoffices in Lycom- ing county, or five more than there were in the whole United States when Benja- min Franklin was made the first Postmaster General!
The geological matter was prepared by Abraham Meyer, of Cogan House town- ship, who for many years has devoted much time to a thorough study of the geology
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of the county, and it contains valuable information relating to the rock formations, soil, minerals, etc., and in some instances upsets the theories of the State geologists. The military chapter, prepared by J. J. Galbraith of Williamsport, with the assist- ance of ex-Mayor W. N. Jones, both veterans of the civil war, shows the names of the men Lycoming county furnished to aid in putting down the Great Rebellion. For assistance in the collection of historical data the author tenders his thanks to Rev. M. A. Turner, Washington, D. C .; W. H. Egle, M. D., State Librarian, Harris- burg: R. H. McCormick, Watsontown; J. M. M. Gernerd and C. D. Eldred, Muncy; H. W. Petrikin, Montoursville; D. A. Martin, DuBoistown, and J. H. McMinn, Williamsport. He is also indebted for the sympathy, encouragement, and moral support of his editorial brethren of the press throughout the West Branch valley; and hundreds of others, too, who encouraged the work by their voice, influence, and patronage, are cordially thanked by the editor and publishers for the valuable aid thus rendered.
The biographical department of the work will be found one of its most valuable features. It was prepared under the immediate direction of the publishers, and contains a large amount of information relating to the ancestry and history of fami- lies residing in the county. In every instance the sketch was submitted to the sub- ject or family for correction, and if errors are found the responsibility rests on those whose duty it was to point them out. Information embodied in biographical sketches is always valuable in a greater or less degree, and especially to the historian and genealogist.
The publishers take pride in laying this exhaustive History of Lycoming County before the public. They have spared neither time nor money to make it as complete and accurate as possible, and with a consciousness that they have zealously striven to fulfill the promises made in their prospectus, they feel that they will receive the approbation of every reasonably disposed patron.
JOHN F. MEGINNESS, Editor. Publishers.
BROWN, RUNK & COMPANY,
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I. ABORIGINAL OCCUPATION.
Original Extent of the Territory Ont of Which Lycoming was Formed-The Andastes and Who They Were-Their Extinction-Remains of Fortifications Near Muney-Indian Mound-Lands Purchased from the Indians-What the Penns Paid-Appearance of the First White Men-Weiser's Journey up Lycoming Creek-Advent of the Mora- vians and Their Trials-Madame Montour and French Margaret. 17-31
CHAPTER II.
APPEARANCE OF THE PAINTED SAVAGE.
Beginning of Indian Troubles-Work of French Emissaries-Declaration of War and a. Premium for Indian Scalps-French Camp Near Loyalsock-The Cannon Hole-Battle of Muncy Hills-Indian Paths and Where They Ran-The River aud Its Tributaries- Their Names and Meaning-Decline of French Domination-Treaty of 1768-More- Land Acquired-Serious Trouble About a Line-Job Chilloway Discovers Muncy Manor-His History .32-57
CHAPTER III. OPENING OF THE LAND OFFICE.
Form of an Application-Excitement and Rush for Lands-The Lottery System Tried- Trouble with the Indians-Proclamation by the Governor-Old Surveys and Improve- ments Near Muncy-Lawsuit between John Penn and Samuel Wallis-Joseph Gallo- way's Legal Opinion-First Dwelling Houses-Penn Defeats Wallis in Conrt-Muncy Manor Divided into Five Tracts and the Land Ordered to be Sold. ! .... 58-65
CHAPTER IV.
SAMUEL WALLIS, THE LAND KING.
His Vast Landed Operations and Remarkable History-The House He Built in 1769 Still Standing-His Muucy Farms and Their Extent-How He Was Ruined by James Wil- son, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence-Wallis Dies of Yellow Fever and His Immense Estate is Sold by the Sheriff-The Plantation Now Known as Hall's Farms-His Widow and Family, and What Became of Them. .66-80
CHAPTER V. THE CLAIM OF CONNECTICUT.
An Invasion from Wyoming-Townships of Judea and Charleston Formed-Expulsion of the Invaders-Northumberland County Erected-Muncy Township Created-First Public Road to Lycoming Creek-Names of the Viewers-First Grist Mill-Original Settlers at Muncy-Flight of the Moravians-Beginning of the Revolution-Military Company from the West Branch-Tim Murphy Kills General Frazer-Pine Creek Declaration of Independence-Fithian's Visit. 80-94
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CHAPTER VI.
SETTLERS ON MUNCY MANOR.
Capt. John Brady among Them-His Stockade Fort- The Mckinney and Scudder Families -First White Child Born There-Committee of Safety and Its Troubles-The Robb Case and How it Ended-Beginning of Trouble-Seizure of Salt-The Stilling of Whiskey-Roll of Cookson Long's Company of Militia-The Brown-Benjamin Tragedy -Trouble About the Election of Magistrates-A. Petition to Council .95-112
CHAPTER VII. TOMAHAWK AND SCALPING KNIFE.
The Bloody Period Preceding the "Big Runaway "-Tardiness of the Committee of Safety in Furnishing Arms-The Indians Commence the Work of Slaughter-Remarkable Escape of Hamilton and Jackson-Another Attack-Points of Concentration-Captain Berry's Expedition - The Wychoffs - Death of John Thomson, and Subsequent Experiences of His Family-A Bloody Day-Colonel Hepburn's Company-Victims and Survivors of the Massacre. 112-128
CHAPTER VIII. STORY OF THE "BIG RUNAWAY."
The Causes Which Led to the Great Disaster-Vacillating Course of the Authorities- Colonel Hunter Accused of Double Dealing-An Important Petition and Who Signed It -Cruel Murder of a Friendly Indian-Colonel Hunter Orders the People to Fly- A Panic Ensues-Appalling Scenes of Suffering and Misery-Authorities Aroused at Last-The Loss to the West Branch Valley-Help at Last. 128-140
CHAPTER IX. ARRIVAL OF COLONEL BRODHEAD.
His Presence Does Much to Inspire Confidence-General De Haas and Colonel Hartley Arrive-Sensitive Officers -- Fort Muncy-Lack of Civil Law-The Brady Tragedy- Munitions and Men-Hunting Indians-Grass Cutters Killed-Hartley's Expedition- Muncy Township Assessment List for 1778-Sketch of Colonel IIartley's Career .. . 143-158
CHAPTER X. DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN BRADY.
The Winter of 1778-79 a Period of Comparative Quiet-Time, Place, and Circumstances of Captain Brady's Tragic Death-The Burial Scene-History of the Brady Family-The Brady Cenotaph-The Indians at Work Again-Medicine Badly Needed- The Second Indian Invasion-The Second Flight-Colonel Huhley's Opinion. 161-174
CHAPTER XI. FORT MUNCY REBUILT.
Orphans' Court Provision for the Children of Refugees-Weltner's German Regiment-An Ill-fated Hunting Party-Fate of Captain Kemplen-Captain Robinson-Fort Muncy Rebuilt-The Hamilton Family-A Heavy Tax Imposed-Murder of the Lee Family --- Peace Declared-The Last of Fort Muncy-Hunter and Van Campen-Revolution- ary Soldiers-An Election Contest. 175-192
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CHAPTER XII.
THE FAIR PLAY SYSTEM.
Why It Was Originated and How It Was Conducted-New Townships Erected-Efforts of the Land Grabbers-Wallis Surveys Above Lycoming Creek-Settlers Petition the As- sembly-Law Passed for Their Protection-Litigation Arises-How the Fair Play Court Did Business-Interesting Depositions-Case of Toner and Sweeny- Passage of Land Laws-Survey of the River-The Walker Tragedy-Exciting Time With the Seneca Indians 193-210
CHAPTER XIII. LYCOMING COUNTY ORGANIZED.
Disintegration of the Original Townships-A New County Proposed-The Beginning of Bitterness-A Strong Appeal Denied-The Genesee Speculations-The Williamson Road-A New County at Last-Choosing a Name-Boundaries, Judiciary, and Seat of Justice-Original Extent of the County-First Officers and First Court-Selection of the County Seat. 210-225
CHAPTER XIV. CIVIL ADMINISTRATION.
Election of a Sheriff and Commissioners for the New County-Treasurer Appointed-Total Number of Taxables in the Seven Original Townships-Assessors and Justices-Elec- tion Districts-Proceedings of the Commissioners-Collectors of Taxes -- Division of Townships-Trouble With Surveyors-Correspondence About the County Seat .. . . 226-238
CHAPTER XV. THE NINETEENTH CENTURY BEGINS.
Enumeration of Taxables for 1800-Their Names and Occupations-Number of Colored People in the County-Population of Lycoming at That Time-First Territory Taken from the County-Tioga Township Organized-Changes in Election Districts-Com- plete Roster of County Officers from the Beginning up to 1891, Showing the Years They Served-Sketch of John Kidd-First Coroners' Inquests-State Senators, Representa- tives, and Members of Congress. 239-262
CHAPTER XVI. FIRST JAIL AND COURT HOUSE.
The Building of the First Prison Commenced in 1799 and Finished in 1801-A Strange Bit of History-The First Court House-Progress of Construction and Statement of Cost -A Slice for Lycoming-Bounties for Scalps-Cost of Holding Early Courts-Tbe Northeastern Boundary Line-The New Court House. 262-272
CHAPTER XVII. THIE BENCH AND BAR.
Where the Early Courts Were Held-Extracts from the Records Showing Some of the First Cases Tried-The Court Moves from Jaysburg-Amusing Incidents at the Russell Inn and the Rising Sun-President Judges of the Lycoming Courts-United States and District Courts-Associate Judges-District Attorneys-First Attorneys-The Lawyers of a Later Date-The Bar of To-day-Attorneys Living Abroad-Lycoming Bar Association. .273-302
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CHAPTER XVIII. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
First Physicians Known to Have Been in This Section-James Davidson Settles Near Jersey Shore After the Revolution-William Kent Lathey Comes to Williamsport in 1799-His Departure and Deatlı-Other Old Time Physicians -- Reminiscences of Thomas Lyon-How They Practiced Medicine Fifty Years Ago-Three Oldest Practitioners in the County-County Medical Society-Homeopathy in Williamsport-Names of all Registered Physicians-Hospitals .. 305-318
CHAPTER XIX. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Early Roads Authorized by the Court of Lycoming County-The State Road From New- berry to Painted Post-The Distance and How It Was Constructed-First Creek and River Bridges-Names of Incorporators-Final Sale to the County and the Price- Early River Transportation-Attempt at Steamboat Navigation-Appearance of the Stage Coach-The Canal Built-Advent of Railroads-Where They Run. .314-326
CHAPTER XX. WILLIAMSPORT.
Original Ownership of the Site-Newberry-Jaysburg-Williamsport Laid Out-Additions to the Town Plat-Michael Ross-Origin of the Name-The First Improvements- First Taxables-First Stores-Sixty Years Ago. .326-338
CHAPTER XXI. WILLIAMSPORT (CONTINUED).
Borough Organization-City Government-Williamsport and Newberry Postoffices-Great Floods-Early Industrial Development-Flour Mills, Distilleries and Tanneries- Foundries and Machine Shops-The Lumber Industry-Susquehanna Boom Company -River Dams-Lumber Riots-Lumbermen's Exchange-Furniture Manufacturers- Miscellaneous Manufactures-Financial Institutions-Water, Gas, Electric Light, and Steam Companies-Telegraph and Telephone Facilities-Street Railway-Opera House-A Favorite Place for Conventions-Musical Organizations-Secret Societies. 338-379
CHAPTER XXII. WILLIAMSPORT (CONTINUED).
The First Journalistic Venture at Williamsport and Its Subsequent History-Succession of Newspapers to the Present Time-Religious, Historical, Literary, Social, and Mu- sical Publications .379-388
CHAPTER XXIII. WILLIAMSPORT (CONTINUED).
Religious Organizations-Presbyterian-Methodist Episcopal- Reformed - Lutheran - Protestant Episcopal-Evangelical-Roman Catholic-Baptist-Other Denominations -City Mission-First Sunday School-Young Men's Christian Association. ....... 388-404
CHAPTER | XXIV. WILLIAMSPORT (CONCLUDED).
Progress of Education-First Schools and Teachers-Williamsport Academy-Williams- port Seminary-End of the Old Academy-Rise and Progress of the Public Schools- The Record from 1836 to 1849-The Schools of To-day-Dickinson Seminary-Young Ladies' Seminary- The Kindergarten-Teachers' Institutes-County Superintendents. 404-416
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CHAPTER XXV.
GEOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE.
The Allegheny Mountain Plateau System-First Group-Second Group-Third Group- West Branch Valley-A Mighty Arch-The Glacial Period-Coal iu Lycoming Couuty -Iron Ores-Flagging Stone-Agriculture-The First Nursery-Early Manufacture of Salt-Agricultural Societies-Tobacco Culture-Veterinary Surgeons .. 417-427
CHAPTER XXVI.
MILITARY RECORD IN THE WAR OF 1812, THE MEXICAN WAR, AND THE REBELLION.
War of 1812-Mexican War-Military Companies Under the Old Regime-Lycoming County in the Rebellion-Prompt Expressions of Patriotism-Rosters of Companies from Lycoming County-The Board of Enrollment .427-467
CHAPTER XXVII.
BOROUGH OF MUNCY. 4
Orthography of the Name-The McCartys-Municipal Government-First Elections- Justices and Burgesses-Postmasters-Family Sketches-Old Hotels-Industries-The Bank and Insurance Company-Water Supply-Secret Societies-The Press-Schools -Church History-Burial Places. .468-485
CHAPTER XXVIII. BOROUGH OF JERSEY SHORE.
Original Ownership of the Town Site-Early Settlers-First Merchants and Tradesmen- Prominent Residents-Old Innkeepers-Bailey's Perilous Ride-Municipal Organiza- tion-Postmasters-Banks-Industries-Gas Works-Secret Societies-The Press- Educational-Churches-Cemetery . 485-498
CHAPTER XXIX. BOROUGH OF MONTOURSVILLE.
Historic Associations-First Settler-General Burrows-His Successor-Hotels-Found- ing of the Town-The Postoffice-Borough Government- Industries-Secret Societies -The Press-Educational-Churches-Cemeteries 498-510
CHAPTER XXX. BOROUGH OF HUGHESVILLE.
The First Settler-Founding of the Town-First Doctor and Lawyer-First Improve- ments - Postmasters - Municipal Government - Industrial Development - First National Bank-Light and Water-Secret Societies-The Press-Schools and Churches - Cemeteries .510-514
CHAPTER XXXI. BOROUGH OF PICTURE ROCKS.
Topography-Origin of the Name-Founders of the Town-The Postoffice-Municipal Government-Industrial, Social, and Business Development-Churches-Schools .. 515-517 .
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CHAPTER XXXII. BOROUGH OF DUBOISTOWN.
Indian History-Early Surveys-Andrew Culbertson-Galbraith Patterson-Samuel Cald- well-Beginnings of DuBoistown-Municipal Government-The Borough To-day. 517-526
CHAPTER XXXIII. BOROUGH OF SALLADASBURG.
Founding of the Town-Schools-Postmasters-Industries-Incorporation-I. O. O.F .. 526-528
CHAPTER XXXIV. BOROUGH OF SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT.
Hagerman's Run-Founding and Growth of the Borough-Municipal Government- Industries-Postoffices-Churches-Schools 528-532
CHAPTER XXXV. BOROUGH OF MONTGOMERY.
Scenery-Historic Surroundings-Industrial Development-The Postoffice-Borough Gov- ernment-Board of Trade-Secret Societies-The Press-Schools-Churches ...... 532-536
CHAPTER XXXVI. MUNCY, FAIRFIELD, UPPER FAIRFIELD, AND MILL CREEK.
MUNCY .- An Early Boundary Line-Disintegration-Historic Ground-Early Land Trans- actions-Geology and Topography-Villages-Postoffices-Schools-Churches. FAIRFIELD .- Organization - Extent and Population-Geology - Settlement - Governor Shulze-The Rawle Cottage-Schools and Churches. UPPER FAIRFIELD .- Erection - Change of Name - Geology - Pioneers-Villages-Post- offices-Mills-Churches-Schools.
MILL CREEK .- Formation - Pioneers - Economic Resources-Huntersville-Churches - Schools 536-549
CHAPTER XXXVII. MUNCY CREEK, MORELAND, FRANKLIN, AND JORDAN.
MUNCY CREEK .- Formation-Geology-Port Penn-Clarkestown - Industries - Schools Immanuel's Lutheran Church.
MORELAND .- Organization-Origin of the Name - Pioneers-Topography -- Postoffices- Schools-Churches. FRANKLIN .- Erection -Extent and Topography - Pioneers - Industries - Lairdsville- Mengwe-Schools-Churches.
JORDAN .- Boundaries-Geology and Topography-First Permanent Settler-Mills-Unity- ville-Schools-Churches. 550-567
CHAPTER XXXVIII. SHREWSBURY, WOLF, AND PENN.
SHREWSBURY .- Political Organization - Geological and Topographical Features - First Settlers-Highland Lake-Mills-Villages-Postoffices-Schools.
WOLF .- Boundaries-Geology-Incidents of Early History - Industries - Bryan Mill- Schools and Churches. PENN. - Organization - Geology - First Settlers - Mills - Postoffices - Churches - Schools .567-572
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CHAPTER XXXIX.
WASHINGTON, CLINTON, ARMSTRONG, AND BRADY.
WASHINGTON .- Original Boundaries and Subsequent Disintegration-White Deer Valley-
First Taxables-Mills-Founding, Growth, Postoffice, and Industries of Elimsport- Schools-Churches-Cemetery.
CLINTON .- Erection-Black Hole Valley-Penny Hill-Early History-Streams and Mills- Postoffices-Churches-Schools.
ARMSTRONG .- Formation-Geology and Topography of Mosquito Valley-Lumbering- Water Reservoirs-Schools-Churches.
BRADY .- Extent and Population - Geology - Maple Hill - Judge Piatt - Schools- - Churches .572-590
CHAPTER XL. NIPPENOSE, LIMESTONE, SUSQUEHANNA, AND BASTRESS.
NIPPENOSE .- First Township Officers-Origin of the Name-The Antes, McMicken, and Stewart Families-Industries-Jersey Shore Station-Railroad Excavation-Nippono Park-Schools.
LIMESTONE .- Formation-Varieties of Limestone-Nippenose Valley - First Settlers- Mills-Postvillages-Churches-Schools.
SUSQUEHANNA .- Area and Topography-Settlement-Nisbet-Schools.
BASTRESS .- Erection-Geology-Bastress Postoffice-German Catholic Settlement and Church. .593-612
CHAPTER XLI. LOYALSOCK, HEPBURN, AND ELDRED.
LOYALSOCK .- Significance of the Name-Geology and Topography-A Township Dispute-
Early Officials and Assessments-Early History-Mckinney Iron Works-Saw Mills Educational-Churches-Cemeteries.
HEPBURN .- Organization-Mineral Resources-An Indian Village-Pioneers-Ball's Mills -Cogan Valley Station-Crescent Iron Works-Fire Insurance Company-Educa- tional-Churches.
ELDRED .- Erection-Geology-First Settlers- Streams and Mills-Warrensville-Educa- tional-Churches. 612-623
CHAPTER XLII.
PLUNKETT'S CREEK, LEWIS, CASCADE, AND GAMBLE.
PLUNKETT'S CREEK .- Dr. William Plunkett-Pioneers-Industries-Barbour's Mills-Proc torville-Fishing Clubs-Churches-Schools.
LEWIS .- Original and Subsequent Limits-Lycoming Creek-Mineral Resources-Prom- inent Early Settlers-Industries-Trout Ruu-Bodines-Field's Station-Gray's Run -Churches-Schools.
CASCADE .- Formation-Burnett's Ridge-First Settlers-Kellysburg-St. Mary's Catholic Church-Schools.
GAMBLE .- Erection-Geology-Exploration and Settlement-Manufactures-Postoffices- Churches-Schools. 624-643
CHAPTER XLIII.
MCINTYRE AND McNETT.
MCINTYRE-Erectiou-Geology-Settlement-Astonville-Carterville-The Mclutyre Mines -Ralston-Present Saw Mills-Red Run Coal Company-Postoffices-Schools. McNETT-Organization-Mineral Resources-Roaring Branch-Penbryn-Ellenton-Che- muug-Saw Mills-Schools .643-651
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CHAPTER XLIV. OLD LYCOMING, ANTHONY, WOODWARD, AND LYCOMING.
OLD LYCOMING .- Organization-Early History-Prominent Settlers-Mills-Churches and Schools.
ANTHONY .- Erection-Geology-Streams-Churches-Schools.
WOODWARD. - Formation-Queneshaque Run-Pioneers-Linden-Schools-Churches. LYCOMING .- Boundaries-Geology-First Settlers-Quigelville-Perryville-Schools ... 652-660
CHAPTER XLV. MIFFLIN, PORTER, WATSON, AND PIATT.
MIFFLIN .- Erectiou-Geology-First Settlers-The Lumber Industry-A Paradise for Huuters-Churches-Schools.
PORTER .- Formation-Mineral Resources-Historic Ground-The Davidson Burial Ground -Reminiscences of Father McMurray-Industries-Schools.
WATSON .- Organizatiou-Geology- Settlers-The Iron Industry - Postoffices-Schcols- Churches.
PIATT .- Boundaries-Early Settlers-Industries-Postoffices-Churchesand Schools .. . . 660-677
CHAPTER XLVI.
BROWN, CUMMINGS, PINE, AND MCHENRY.
BROWN .- Organization-Pine Creek-Settlement and Development-Lumbering-Villages -Postoffices-Churches aud Schools.
CUMMINGS .- Original and Present Boundaries-Survey and Settlement-Industries-Water- ville-English Mills-Ramseyville-Paducohi-Churches-Schools.
PINE .- Erection-Physical Features-A Seminary in the Wilderness-The English Settle- ment-Oregon Hill-English Centre-Schools.
MCHENRY .- Successive Efforts by Which This Territory Acquired Separate Political Auton- omy-Geological and Topographical Features-Lumbering-Postoffices-Schools .. 678-695
CHAPTER XLVII. JACKSON AND COGAN HOUSE.
JACKSON .- Organization -Streams - Geology - Settlement - Buttouwood-Education- Church.
COGAN HOUSE .- First Towuship Officers-Drainage-Geology-Pioneers-Pioneer Lum- ermen-Postoffices-Churches-Schools 695-702
CHAPTER XLVIII. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
City of Williamsport and Borough of South Williamsport. .703-935
CHAPTER XLIX. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Borough of Muncy, and Muncy Creek, Morelaud, Frauklin, and Jordan Townships. . . . 936-971
CHAPTER L.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Borough of Hughesville, aud Wolf (including Picture Rocks), Shrewsbury, aud Peun Townships. .972-1008
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CHAPTER LI. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Borough of Montoursville, and Fairfield, Upper Fairfield, Muncy, and Mill Creek Town- ships. 1008-1038
CHAPTER LII. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Borough of Jersey Shore, and Porter, Watson, Mifflin (including Salladasburg), and Piatt Townships. 1039-1084
CHAPTER LIII. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Borough of Montgomery, and Clinton, Brady, Armstrong (including DuBoistown), Washing- ton, Nippenose, Limestone, Bastress, and Susquehanna Townships. 1084-1196
CHAPTER LIV. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Old Lycoming, Lycoming, Anthony, and Woodward Townships 1126-1162
CHAPTER LV.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Loyalsock, Hepburn, and Eldred Townships. 1162-1197
CHAPTER LVI. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Lewis, Plunkett's Creek, Cascade, Gamble, McIntyre, and McNett Townships. . . . . 1197-1227
CHAPTER LVII. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Cogan House, Jackson, Cummings, Mc Henry, Brown, and Pine Townships. 1227-1247
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