Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 1, Part 100

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PETER JACOB GUILLOT, M. D. On Au- gust 16, 1891, there passed away, at his home in Bushkill, Pike county, this well-beloved physician, whose many years of faithful toil in his profession made his name a household word in that com- munity. His remains were interred in Bushkill cemetery. He was a man whose death was felt as a ioss among all classes, and the following brief account of one so esteemed will be read with un- usual interest.

The Doctor was born October 30, 1845, near the Falls of Schaffhausen, on the Rhine, a son of Jacob and Julia (Lang) Guillot, natives of the Fatherland, where the former died in 1846. Sub- . sequently the mother became the wife of Dr. Augus- tus Schaffer, and is now a resident of Stroudsburg, Penn. By her first marriage she had only one child, our subject, but four children were born of the second union, namely: Augustus, who mar- ried, and resides in Stroudsburg; Herman, who married a Mrs. Barrier, and is a barber of Strouds- burg; Julia, who married John Eckert, both being now deceased ; and Catherine, who resides with her mother in Stroudsburg.

Dr. Guillot was a self-educated as well as a self-made man, and for the success that he achieved in life deserved much credit. . While quite young he commenced the study of medicine with his step- father, who for some years practiced medicine in Stroudsburg. Our subject first followed his pro- fessional career at Newfoundland, Penn., and from there came to Bushkill, where he was not long in building up a large and lucrative practice, which he continued to enjoy during the twenty-two years of his residence here. He was a constant student of his profession, and was also well versed in cur- rent literature, spending all his leisure time in read- ing and study. He won success financially as well as professionally, and left his widow a comfortable home and a fine farm of eighty-seven acres. Polit- ically he was an active member of the Democratic party, but never aspired to office, his time being fully occupied with his professional duties. He was quite prominent socially, and was widely and favorably known throughout the county.

On October 23, 1872, at Egypt Mills, Pike county, Dr. Guillot was united in marriage with Miss Ella Nyce, a most estimable lady, who holds membership in the Reformed Church, and has a host of warm friends. To this union three chil- dren were born: Clinton, who has been engaged as carpenter for the Wilkes Barre & Eastern Rail- road Co., at Stroudsburg, is now in the creamery school at State College, Center Co., Penn., and in- tends to run a creamery at Egypt Mills ; Norman lives at home, but has spent some time in assisting in different surveys through this valley ; and Fannie died at the age of fourteen months.

Mrs. Guillot was born in Egypt Mills, and is a daughter of Jacob Nyce, who is represented else- where. Her paternal grandparents, John and Lenan (Westbrook) Nyce, had the following chil-

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dren: John married Maria Van Campen; Lydia married Alfred Wells; Mary married Hon. Moses Coolbaugh, associate judge of Monroe county; George married Elizabeth Place; William, who served two terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature, married Margaret Westbrook; James died unmar- ried ; Catherine married Dr. Morrison ; and Jacob, Mrs. Guillot's father, married Delinda Peters. Mrs. Delinda Nyce was the eldest child of George and Margaret ( Miller ) Peters, the others being John, who married Clara McGee; Daniel, who married Susan Coolbaugh; Henry, who married Lydia Coolbaugh; Philip, who married Sallie Shoe- maker; Washington, who married Eliza Dreher ; Jane, who married Case Smith; Susan and Mar- garet, both residents of Lehman township, Pike county ; William, who never married; and Jacob, who married Eliza Dreher.

STEPHEN BURDICK, a prosperous and hon- ored citizen of Clifford township, Susquehanna coun- ty, was for many years actively identified with the agricultural interests of the county, but is now able to lay aside business cares and spend his last days in ease and quiet, surrounded by all the comforts of life, which have been secured by former toil.

Mr. Burdick was born in Clifford township, January 4, 1820, a son of Elias and Sarah ( Bright- man) Burdick, who were born, reared and mar- ried in Hopkinton, R. I., but came to Clifford town- ship at an early day in the development of Susque- hanna county. Here the father cleared and im- proved a farm, upon which he and his wife spent their remaining years, and both were laid to rest in the Burdick cemetery. Our subject is the only survivor of their children; Luther and Caleb both died in Clifford township, as did also Elisha B. : Sarah was the wife of Samuel Cole; Mary married Philip Burdick; Julia was the wife of Briah Pal- mer ; and Abigail was the wife of William Main.

Until he attained his majority our subject re- mained under the parental roof, and then began life for himself upon a farm of fifty acres given him by his father. There he carried on operations until 1859, since which time he has lived on two differ- ent farms in Clifford township, and now has a valuable place of seventy acres, which he has placed under excellent cultivation. It is now operated by his grandson, Eber Burns, while he lives retired. In his political views he is independent, voting for the men whom he believes best qualified for office. He was a member of the Lyon Street Freewill Bap- tist Church during its existence, and he is highly re- spected and esteemed by all who know him.

In Clifford township, in November, 1842, Mr. Burdick was united in marriage with Miss Amy A. Reynolds, and to them were born four children, namely : Jared, who died at the age of three years ; Mortimer W., who died at the age of nine years : Emaline, who first married Homer Hurns, and after his death wedded Eugene Lyon, now deceased : and Frances M., wife of E. C. Boutter, a farmer

of Clifford township. Mrs. Burdick was born in that township, March 7, 1820, a daughter of Duty and Sarah Reynolds, natives of Rhode Island, where their marriage was celebrated. On first coming to this State they located in Clifford township, Sus- quehanna county, but spent their last days in Wayne county. By occupation the father was a farmer. Their children were Amy A., wife of our subject; Anthony E., who is living retired in Wayne county ; Maria, deceased wife of Solon Benedict; Abel. who died in the West; Albert, a retired farmer of Her- rick township, Susquehanna county ; and Solomon, who is living retired in Wayne county.

BOYLE. Since early in the present century few families in Susquehanna county have been more widely known throughout this section of the country, and exerted a greater influence for good upon society, than that of the late Judge John Boyle, of New Milford, who was the father of Catholicism in Susquehanna county.

Judge John Boyle was born April 20, 1799, in the town of Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland, where he received a liberal education. At the age of nineteen he came to America, landing in New York in September, 1818. In the spring of 1819 he located in New Milford township, Susquehanna county, taking up eighty acres of wild land, a por- tion of which is now an important part of the vil- lage of New Milford, and cleared up and improved this farm. Before leaving his native land young Boyle had learned a trade, and as the years passed he followed it, in connection with agricultural pur- suits. He had studied surveying, being possessed of a theoretical knowledge of the art, and, as there arose a necessity for its practice early in the 'twen- ties, from about 1825 for many years he did much of the surveying done in that section of the county. He was appointed county surveyor in 1833, serving until 1836, and from 1839 to 1847. During this long period Mr. Boyle surveyed a large portion of the lands of Susquehanna county, and also per- formed much work in that line in neighboring counties, as a surveyor proving accurate and just. In his political views he was a Democrat, and early allied himself with that party. He took a promi- nent part in local affairs, and among other town offices he held for many years the office of justice of the peace. From 1851 he served a term of five years as associate judge, sitting on the bench with the late Judge Wilmot, who was a member of Con- gress and United States senator, and the author of the Wilmot Proviso. Judge Boyle was a man of positive convictions, and, having once intelligently weighed a question and reached a conclusion, was tenacious of his views. He filled with great ability the various offices to which he was elected by his fellow citizens. In his religious views he was a consistent member of the Roman Catholic Church, and led an exemplary life. To him belongs the distinction of being the first Roman Catholic settler in Susquehanna county. He thus became the

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sturdy pioneer of the faith which he ever manfully upheld and earnestly championed. His amiable wife became a convert to the creed, and they reared their children in its tenets. For years in his early life in New Milford Mr. Boyle, in order to avail himself of the sacramental privileges of the Church, was obliged to go to Philadelphia. After that time, as other Catholics settled in the vicinity, for a period of more than forty years, Mass was cele- brated and other religious services held at Boyle's house. Later on Judge Boyle deeded land in the borough for Church purposes, and contributed lib- erally to the erection of a Church building and to- ward the support of the Church. Judge Boyle was a man of a generous heart, ever a friend of the poor and oppressed, and to such he contributed lib- erally of his means.

In 1822 Judge Boyle was married to Rachel, daughter of Nicholas and Lanah (Decker ) McCarty, the former of whom came to New Milford in 1805 and purchased the hotel and farm at the corners, where he continued to reside and keep a public house until his death, in 1821. Judge Boyle lived to be seventy-seven years of age, dying in 1876. His life was a busy one, and a record of integrity and hon- orable dealing. His wife died in 1849, aged forty- three years. Their children were: (I) Timothy, born in 1823, was liberally educated, and became a very proficient surveyor and · draughtsman. He served as surveyor of Susquehanna county from 1853 to 1856, locating at Susquehanna in 1853, and there followed surveying and engaged in the insur- ance business. He married Miss Amelia Bachelder, of New Milford, and at his death, in 1873, left two children.

(2) Francis W., born in June, 1825, learned the trade of carriage making. Later he kept the "Eagle Hotel," at New Milford, and from 1853 to 1861 served as postmaster. From 1862 to 1865 he was engaged in mercantile business at Susquehanna. He was appointed, by President Johnson, assistant Internal Revenue collector, and served as such for two and one-half years. He has since been a resi- dent of New Milford, and for many years was a justice of the peace there. He was married twice, and has had nine children, his first wife being Miss M. J. Wilson, of Carbondale, Penn., who died in 1861, and his second wife Miss Mary Cangley, of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

(3) Benjamin M., born November 4. 1827, learned the blacksmith's trade. On reaching his ma- jority he went to California, was there married to Miss E. M. Kennedy, and remained ten years. He then removed to Ottawa, Ill., and engaged in mer- cantile business. He has eight children.

(4) Sophia J., a lady of education and refine- ment, makes her home with her brother. Dr. J. J. Boyle, of Susquehanna.

(5) Ann Eliza, born in 1836, was educated with her sister at the noted seminary of Misses White and Griffin (sisters of Gerald Griffin), at Binghamton, N. Y. In 1861 she entered the Con-

vent of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at St. Jo- seph's, and was known in religious hfe as Sister Mary Cephas. For a time she was superioress at Pittston and at Lebanon, Penn. She ched in 1867. (5) John C., born in 1838, died in 1849.

(0) Henry K., born in 1843, at the age of nineteen went to Ottawa, Ill., and there studied law under the direction of Bushnell & Avery. He was admitted to the Bar, and rose rapidly to high rank in the profession. He married, in 1873, Miss Linnie Carton, of Ottawa, and at his death, in 1874, left a widow and one son. "Hon. Henry K. Boyle was one of the most talented young men that ever lived in Ottawa, and was universally esteemed for his sterling qualities of head and heart. His mental and legal attainments were of high order, and though comparatively a young man, only thirty, he occupied a place in the front rank with the ablest lawyers in the State." He was elected mayor of the city of Ottawa at the age of twenty-eight, and filled the position with honor until the time of his early death.

(7) JULIUS J. BOYLE, M. D., for upward of twenty years has been one of the leading physicians of Susquehanna county, located at Susquehanna. He was born in 1846, at New Milford, Susquehanna county, and attended the district and public schools of that village, furthering his studies at St. Joseph's College, St. Joseph's, Penn. At the age of eighteen (in 1864) he began the study of medicine under Dr. D. C. Ainey, of New Milford, and continued his studies the following year at Ottawa, Ill., under Dr. R. M. McArthur. In 1866-67 he attended lec- tures in Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill., and the following year at Buffalo University, Buffalo, N. Y., receiving the degree of M. D. in 1869 from the latter institution. After his graduation he lo- cated in practice at Ottawa, Ill., where for five years he was successfully engaged in his professional duties, during part of that time serving as health officer of the city. His health failing, he went to California to recuperate in the mild climate of that State, remaining two years, and returned to Ottawa intending to there resume the practice of medicine, but finding the climate not suitable to his constitu- tion he decided to seek the pure air of his native hills and returned to Susquehanna county, locat- ing for a time at New Milford, Penn. In 1877 he removed to Susquehanna, and has ever since been in the active practice of medicine at that point. Dr. Boyle has inherited some of the characteristics which so distinguished his father. He is a man of culture and refinement, has taken a high rank in the profession, enjoying a large practice, and is making a success in his calling. He is a genial, courteous gentleman, with a high sense of honor, and has the esteem and respect of the community at large. In 1885, on the establishment of the Medi- cal Examining Board for Pensions in Susquehanna county, he was appointed one of its members, and remained as secretary of the board during three ad- ministrations. In October, 1872, the Doctor married,

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at Ottawa, Ill., Miss Cecelia Killelea, and to them have been born five children, one of whom, Dr. J. A. Boyle, graduated in 1898 from the Medical Uni- versity of New York, and is distinguishing himself in his father's profession.

JOHN TINKER (deceased) needs no special introduction to the readers of this volume, for no man in Susquehanna county was more prominently identified with its business and agricultural interests, or took a more active part in its upbuilding and prog- ress. He cheerfully gave his support to those en- terprises that tend to public development, and his name was a synonym for honorable business dealing.

Mr. Tinker was born in Falkirk, Scotland, May II, 1799, a son of William and May (Anderson) Tinker, natives of the same place. In 1817 the par- ents brought their family to the New World so that their three sons might avoid serving in the British army. After spending the winter in New York City, they removed to Little Britain, Orange Co., N. Y., where the father purchased a loom and en- gaged in the manufacture of cotton cloth and stock- ings for two years, his sons doing the work, while he lived practically retired after coming to this country. After two years spent in Little Britain he came to Susquehanna county, Penn., and purchased the farm now occupied by his grandson, Robert Tinker, it still being known as the old William Tinker farm. His first purchase consisted of 103 acres, on which stood a little log cabin, but only a small tract had been cleared. To the work of improvement and cultivation the family have since devoted their energies, until to-day it is one of the most desirable farms in Clifford township. The father died December 29, 1835, aged seventy-six years, the mother May 27, 1852, at the same age, and their remains were interred in the Tinker ceme- tery. They were consistent members of the Re- formed Presbyterian Church, and most estimable people. They had four children: William, born February 20, 1797, married Louise Catlin, and en- gaged in farming in Greenfield township, Lacka- wanna Co., Penn., where he died October 16, 1881 ; John, our subject, is next in the order of birth; James, born September 2, 1801, married Polly M. Dunn, and was a wealthy, prominent and charitable farmer, residing on the old homestead, where he died June 3, 1884; and Fleming died in Scotland at an early age.

The boyhood of our subject was spent upon his father's farm, and he was provided with good educational privileges, attending college in his native land. In early life he worked in his father's stock- ing factory, but after coming to Susquehanna coun- ty his time was devoted mainly to agricultural pur- suits and speculating. He was a large land owner in Susquehanna county, and was a noted speculator, stock farmer and money lender. In the spring of 1830 he removed to the farm in Clifford township which has since been the homestead of the family.

While doctoring a cut foot, when a young

man, the physician advised Mr. Tinker to be near salt water, and as his mother had some business to transact in Scotland he decided to try an ocean voyage. He remained in Scotland one year, and while there met his future wife. At Silverwood, Scotland, he was married, March 18, 1829, to Miss Agnes Stevenson, who was born at that place, in Ayrshire, a daughter of Thomas and Agnes ( Tem- pleton) Stevenson, farming people, who spent their entire lives in Scotland. She was the younger in a family of two children, the other being Robert Stevenson. By a former marriage, with Mary Barr, the father had eight children, namely: Thomas, Andrew, Jean, David, John, William, Mary and Janet. The mother was also married twice, her first husband being William Steele, by whom she had one son, William Steele, Jr., who became a noted minister in Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Tinker became the parents of six children : William, a retired farm- er of Clifford township, was born February 20, 1830, and married Rebecca Carr ; Agnes, born Janu- ary 24, 1832, died January 17, 1864, unmarried ; May, born August 1, 1835, lives on the old home- stead; John, an extensive farmer of Clifford town- ship, was born June 2, 1839, and married Margaret Bruce; Robert, born September 19, 1842, wedded Mary Tralles, and operates the old homestead; and Janet S. S., born October 14, 1846, lives with her sister upon the home farm. They have displayed excellent business ability in the management of their financial affairs since their father's death, each having been left a fair competence. They have an elegant home, which stands about an eighth of a mile back from the road, and are surrounded with all of the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.

Mr. Tinker died upon his farm, September 29, 1891, and his wife passed away October 31, 1873, at the age of sixty-three years, the remains of both being interred in the Tinker cemetery upon his fa- ther's farm. They were earnest and faithful mem- bers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and were held in high regard by all who had the pleasure of their acquaintance. Mr. Tinker was independent in his political views, and was a man of no little prominence and influence in the community where he so long made his home and where he was highly respected.

FITZ H. FORDHAM, who is now living re- tired from active labor in Montrose, Susquehanna county, has through his own well-directed efforts acquired a comfortable competence, which enables him to lay aside all business cares and spend his de- clining years in ease and quiet. He has met with reverses, but has steadily overcome all the obstacles in his path to success, and he is to-day a well-to-do and substantial citizen.

Mr. Fordham was born in Montrose, April 18, 1826, a son of Abraham and Letitia (Atkins) Ford- ham. The father was born in Southampton, Long Island, October 16, 1784, the mother in the North of Ireland, June 4, 1796, and they were married in

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New York City, where they continued to make their home until coming to Montrose, in 1822. The father was a sailor and fisherman, and later fol- lowed the cooper's trade. He was taken prisoner during the war of 1812. In early life both he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, but in later years he joined the Methodist Episco- pal Church. He died October 21, 1859, and she departed this life December 29, 1864, the remains of both being interred in Montrose cemetery. In the family of this worthy couple were the following children : Abraham, Jr., born June 13, 1815, was starved to death in Andersonville prison during the Civil war ; William, born September 16, 1816, in New York City, is now paralyzed, and makes his home with his daughter, in Tennessee; John R., born in Montrose December 6, 1821, died in Scranton, Penn .; Mary, born in New York, May 31, 1818, died in that city when quite young ; Mary Ann, born in Montrose, February 25, 1823, died when young ; Jeremiah, born November 20, 1824, died in Mont- rose ; Fitz H., our subject, is next in the order of birth; Dewitt C., born October 2, 1827, died in Montrose ; Almira E., born March 27, 1829, lives with our subject; George, born March 28, 1831, died in Montrose; James A., born September I, 1832, is a retired painter of Pittston, Penn .; and Ann E., born February 24, 1835, died in Montrose. During his youth Fitz H. Fordham worked for his father at the cooper's trade. When our sub- ject attained his twenty-first year the father turned over the business to him and his brother Dewitt C., but as the work proved too arduous for the former he retired six months later, and the brother became sole owner. - Our subject then engaged in the gro- cery and eating-house business in Montrose until 1857, when fire destroyed his property, which was valued at $1,500, and only insured for $500. He then went to Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Ill., at which place his brother, William, was a lawyer and mer- chant. When the brother sold out his business there he appointed our subject foreman of a crew of sur- veyors in DeKalb county, but he afterward failed, losing all that our subject possessed, as the latter had loaned him his capital. While in Sycamore, Ill., Mr. Fordham married Miss Melissa Fairclo, a native of New Jersey, who died in South Haven, Mich., February 1, 1860, and was buried in Syca- more. To them were born twin daughters, of whom Carrie died in infancy ; Melissa, born in South Ha- ven, Mich., February 1. 1860, is now the wife of H. M. Cole, a druggist of Scranton, Penn., and they have two daughters-Almira and Margerie.

After the death of his wife, Mr. Fordham re- turned to Montrose with his little daughter. He was appointed inspector of the Jermyn coal mines, for the Delaware & Hudson Co., and held that po- sition for six months, after which he was engaged in the grocery business in Providence, Lackawanna county, for two years. He then spent a few months in Montrose, and from there went to Franklin Forks, Susquehanna county, where he conducted a

general store for fifteen years in partnership with his brother, Dewitt C., subsequently engaging in the cooper business in Montrose, and in loaning money. After the death of his brother, May 4, 1896, he was appointed executor of the estate, but is now living retired, enjoying the fruits of former toil. Throughout his long and useful career, his duties have always been performed with the greatest care, and his life has been such as to win for him the confidence and high regard of all with whom he has been brought in contact. In his political affil- iations he is a Republican.

WILLIAM E. BORTREE (deceased) was one of the leading and representative lumbermen and farmers of Sterling township, Wayne county, as well as one of its highly-respected and honored citizens. He was born in America, April 3, 1823, a son of Edward and Eliza (Gilpin) Bortree, both natives of Ireland, the former born in County Ty- rone, the latter in County Armagh; Their children were Philena, who died unmarried; Robert J., de- ceased, who was a farmer of Sterling township, Wayne county ; Richard, deceased, who was also a farmer of that township; Richard, who died in boy- hood; William E., subject of this sketch; Joseph, who died in Sterling township; Abraham, who died in the same township, when a young man; and Mary G., wife of Jabez Simons, of Greene township. Pike county, Pennsylvania.

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Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 1, Part 100

Author: Publication date: 1900 Publisher: Chicago : J.H. Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 2390

Author:
Publication date: 1900
Publisher: Chicago : J.H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 2390