Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 1, Part 388

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Owen Kresge, brother of our subject, was born January 13, 1845, and remained at home until he reached the age of twenty-one, when he rented property in Chestnut Hill township, and engaged in farming, continuing two years. For two years he worked at the carpenter's trade with his brother Timothy, and this business he followed, in connec- tion with the cultivation of his homestead, an at- tractive estate in Chestnut Hill township, until 1896. Like his brother he is a Democrat in politics, and for three years he served as school director. As a member of the Reformed Church he has been active in the cause of religion, serving sixteen and a half years as trustee of the church and Sunday school, and for several years past he has been an elder in the church. On December 24, 1868, he married Miss Sarah J. Hartzell, daughter of Samuel Hart-

zell, of Northampton county, but their married life was brief, her death occurring May 21, 1870. On May 24, 1874, he married Miss Eva Christman, by whom he had one son, Adam T. Mrs. Eva (Christ- man) Kresge was born February 29, 1844, in Car- bon county, Penn., the daughter of Joseph, and granddaughter of Henry Christman, a native of Germany, and his wife, Eva (Kleintop), a native of Monroe county, whose parents, Jacob and Catherine (Keoser) Kleintop, were both born in Germany. Joseph Christman, father of Mrs. Kresge, was a lifelong resident of Carbon county, where he died in July, 1877, aged sixty-nine years. His wife, Julia Kerchner, who was born March 26, 1816, came to Monroe county in 1878 and now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Kresge. Of the children of Joseph Christman and his wife, William H., Julian, Maria and Spearing are deceased; Eva is the wife of our subject; Adam resides in Carbon county; Susan married Milton Florey, of Weissport, Penn .; Amanda married David Eckhard, of Carbon coun- ty; and Joseph and Mayland are also residents of Carbon county.

TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, farmer and mer- chant; P. O., Silver Lake; residence, Silver Lake township, Susquehanna county.

ALONZO BOYDEN, one of Susquehanna county's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, was born in January, 1810, in the town of Buck- land, Franklin Co., Mass., son of Joshua and Laura (Taylor) Boyden, natives of East Hampton and Buckland, Mass., respectively.

Mr. Boyden's paternal grandparents were Elijah and Polly (Grout) Boyden, the former a descendant of Thomas Boyden, one of the Pilgrim Fathers, who came to this country from Scotland in 1634, and settled in Massachusetts. He had two sons, Jonathan and Thomas, who reared families in that State, and from them the Boydens in America are descended. Elisha Boyden, grandfather of our subject, was a resident of Buckland, Mass., where he owned a farm, and in connection with its opera- tion worked at his trade of shoemaking, to which he gave the greater part of his time and attention. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. His children were: Joshua, father of our subject; Sallie, wife of Samuel Ellis, of Massachusetts; and Polly, wife of Adolphus Ellis, of Buckland, where both died.

Joshua Boyden grew to manhood on the old homestead in Buckland, and throughout his active business life engaged in agricultural pursuits there. Both himself and wife are deceased. To them were born the following children: (1) Calista was the wife of Asa Severance, of Sherman Falls, Mass. (2) Ruth was the wife of Henry Abbott, of West- field, Mass. (3) Louisa married Deacon Gould, of North Adams, Mass. (4) Elvira married Rudol- phus Pratt, of Sheldon, Franklin Co., Mass., and had one son, Alton, now a resident of Ohio. (5)

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Amanda died when a young lady. (6) Laura was the wife of Carlow Hotchkiss, of Hartford, Conn., where they died leaving one daughter, Louisa, of Collinsville, Conn. (7) Sarah is now the widow of Deacon Page, of North Adams, Mass., and has eight children-John and Calvin are residents of North Adams; Amanda is the wife of Leroy Bow- ery, of Dale Haven, Maine; Amelius, Laura, Lydia, and Ellen are residents of North Adams; and Louise is the wite of George Wright, of the same place. (8) Dwight married Keziah Hampton and located in Northmeld, Ohio, where he died, leaving four children-Isabel; Carrie is the wife of Charles Met- calf, of Elyria, Ohio; Helen is a resident of Oberlin, Ohio; and Hiram, who is married and lives in Northfield. (9) Amelius married and settled on the old homestead in Buckland, Mass., where his death occurred. (10) Alonzo, our subject, completes the family.

Alonzo Boyden grew to manhood at the old home in Buckland, and his education was obtained in the district schools of the neighborhood. In early life he learned the trade of a fuller in the woolen mills at that place, and for a number of years was foreman of the Ames Iron Works in Massachusetts. In 1841 he was united in marriage with Miss Delila Fillman, a daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Sweezey) Fillman, and a representa- tive of one of the prominent old families of Sussex county, N. J. She was born in October, 1821, and is the youngest and only survivor, as far as known, in a family of sixteen children. Mr. and Mrs. Boy- den began their domestic life upon a farm in Sussex county, N. J., where he followed agricultural pur- suits until 1854. He next engaged in farming in Dingman, Pike Co., Penn., until 1870, when he came to Oakland township, Susquehanna county, and located on the farm which he still makes his home. He has made many improvements upon his place, but he is now living retired from active labor, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life, which have been secured by former years of toil. Politically Mr. Boyden has always affiliated with the Democratic party, and for a num- ber of years he most efficiently served as school director in Pike county. Although reared in the Presbyterian faith, he and his estimable wife now hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and by their earnest Christian lives have gained the respect and friendship of all with whom they have come in contact.

This worthy couple are the parents of nine children, five of whom were born in Sussex county, N. J., the others in Pike county, Penn. They are as follows: (I) Priscilla, who was educated chiefly in Pike county, is now the wife of Orin B. Stone, a farmer of Riverside, N. Y. By a former marriage she had one daughter, Harriet Parks. (2) Watson married Fannie Armstrong, of Saginaw, Mich., and they now reside at Susquehanna, Penn., where he is in the employ of the Erie Railroad Company. They have one son, Joseph. (3) Mary received a good classical education in the schools of Milford, 105

Pike county, and for six or seven terms she was engaged in teaching in that county, after which she successfully followed the same profession in Sus- quehanna county for a number of years. She is now at home, caring for her parents in their de- clining years. (4) Charles was also educated in the schools of Milford, and for a few years after the removal of the family to Susquehanna county, aided in the operation of the home farm. In 1879 he formed a partnership with his brother George in the lumber business, and erected a portable steam sawmill on the homestead in Oakland township, where they have since engaged in the manufacture of lumber and all kinds of building material. In 1884 he purchased a hardware store in Susque- hanna, which he still conducts, and has a lumber yard at that place, where he handles sash, doors, blinds, glass, and all kinds of building material. He is one of the leading business men of the place and is a recognized leader in the ranks of the Re- publican party there. In 1896 he was elected county treasurer, and at this writing is still filling that of- fice in a most commendable and satisfactory man- ner. In 1883 he married Jennie Miles, daughter of William Miles, of Susquehanna, where she died in 1896, leaving two daughters-Eva and Laura. Two years later he married Ada Miller, of Elmira, N. Y., daughter of George Miller, master mechanic in the Elmira railroad shops. (5) George was edu- cated in the graded schools of Milford, and is now engaged in the manufacture of lumber on the old homestead as previously stated. He married Anna Smith, of Binghamton, N. Y. (6) Sydney married (first) Frances Tewksbury, of Susquehanna, and located at Red Rock, Great Bend, where she died in 1883, leaving one son, Frank. He married (sec- ond) Mrs. Ella (Austin) Vail, of Great Bend, and they now reside in Susquehanna, where he is en- gaged in railroading. (7) William attended the Oakland schools and is now engaged in business in Susquehanna. He married Emma Hendrickson, of New York State. (8) Amelius was also educated in the schools of Oakland and married Kate Kopler, of Red Rock. He was engaged in the manufacture of lumber, owning a portable sawmill, and while at work in the same, in October, 1897, the boiler ex- ploded, killing him instantly. He left a widow and four children, who reside at the home in Susque- hanna, which he had previously purchased. Their children are: Grace, Harold, Lewis and Helen. (9) Flora was educated in the Susquehanna schools, and is now the wife of Samuel Townsend, a livery- man of Susquehanna, by whom she has two chil- dren-Samuel and Marian. The family is one of prominence in business and social circles and its members are widely known and highly respected.

PETER WEINTZ (deceased) was for sev- eral years an honored and highly-esteemed citizen of Matamoras, Pike county. He was born in Cal- licoon, Sullivan Co., N. Y., January 22, 1852, and on the paternal side was of German descent, his fa- ther, Christian Weintz, being a native of Hinder-

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shein, Germany. On coming to America the latter located in Sullivan county, N. Y., where he mar- ried and reared a large family. He died October 9, 1887, at the age of eighty years ; his wife passed away November 12, 1875, at the age of seventy- nine.

In the county of his nativity Peter Weintz grew to manhood, and in early life secured employ- ment on the Erie railroad, first as brakeman, then as flagman, later becoming conductor, a position he held for some years. In the meantime he removed to Matamoras, Penn., where, surrounded by every- thing which makes life pleasant, he passed away May 25, 1888. Politically he was a strong Repub- lican, and socially was for several years a mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Order of Railway Conductors, and the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Mrs. Weintz, who is a most es- timable lady, holds membership in the last organ- ization, and is a faithful member of the Lutheran Church. He was a loving husband and father, a true and loyal friend, and a citizen of whom any community might be proud. His character was be- yond reproach, and he gained and retained the con- fidence, respect and esteem of his fellowmen.

At Rondout, N, Y., September 18, 1872, Mr. Weintz was married, by Rev. James Y. Bates, a Methodist Episcopal minister, to Miss Catherine (or Kate) Mathews, and three children blessed their union : John Henry, born November 24, 1874, at Port Jervis, N. Y., married Margaret Connelly, who was born in Matamoras, Penn., September 1, 1876; Charles C., born in Port Jervis, September 18, 1876, is now engaged in the butcher business at Monti- cello, N. Y. ; and William, born September 22, 1879, is employed in a paper manufactory at Matamoras.

Mrs. Weintz was born November 4, 1853, a daughter of John Henry and Anna M. ( Haas) Mat- hews, who were married August 1, 1851, and were the parents of four children, the others being: Her- man, born in 1855, married Tillie Anthen, and is engaged in business in Elizabeth, N. J. ; Henry, born in 1858, married, and is employed in a shipyard ir. Rondout, N. Y. ; and John married Mary Anthen, and resides at Elizabeth, N. J. The father, who was a native of Germany, died in America when Mrs. Weintz was nine years old. The mother was a na- tive of Hesse, Germany, and was there baptized in 1821. In 1851 she came to the United States and located at Rondout, N. Y., where she was mar- ried, by Rev. Mr. Sipkey, to John Henry Mathews. Her parents, Herman and Ann Catherine Haas, spent their entire lives in Hesse, Germany, where the father followed the occupation of shoemaking.

JOSEPH E. SCHANNO, proprietor of the "Chestnut Grove House," Dingman township, Pike county.

MORRIS NAUMAN, at this writing deputy treasurer of Monroe county, is an honored veteran of the Civil war, having spent more than three

years in active service in the Union army. His ability has been put to the test in various official positions, including that of county treasurer, and his able discharge of duty has confirmed the confi- dence of his fellow citizens.

His family is well known in this section, his grandfather Nauman, a native of Germany, having spent the greater portion of his life in Paradise township, Monroe county. This worthy pioneer left a large family, among them one son, Creato, who in 1897 was living upon a farm in Paradise township, at the advanced age of eighty-four, and still followed the mason's trade in connection with the management of his homestead.

Joseph Nauman, our subject's father, was a mason by trade and made his home in Hamilton township, Monroe county, where he died in 1853, when our subject was but eleven years old. His wife, Leah Rhodes, a native of that township, died two years later. They had eight children: Eliza Ann, who married Alfred Shaffer, and died in the spring of 1897; T. W. is a mason at Bethlehem, Penn .; Rachel Jane, widow of Elmer De Long, who during the Civil war met a soldier's death at Fred- ericksburg, Va., on December 15, 1863; Julia Ann is the wife of Benjamin Tock, a painter at Strouds- burg ; Morris is our subject ; Matilda is the wife of William Steambock, a machinist at Scranton, Penn .; Mary C. married William Musselman, a blacksmith by occupation ; and Emma is the wife of D. Hunts- man, of Scranton.

Morris Nauman, our subject, was born Sep- tember 26, 1842, in Hamilton township, Monroe county, and his educational opportunities were limit- ed to the schools of that localitv. At an early age he began to earn a livelihood by driving a team and assisting neighboring farmers, and on March I, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 67th P. V. I., for three years or the war. He re- mained in the service as long as there was any fighting to be done, receiving his discharge in July, 1865, and during his term of service he took part in several important engagements, including the battles of Cedar Creek and Winchester and the op- erations around Petersburg. At Winchester he was taken prisoner, but after thirty-five days he was ex- changed. On his return home from the war he learned the blacksmith's trade which he followed for fifteen years. In 1886 he purchased a farm in Jackson township, Monroe county, and for four years was engaged in agricultural pursuits, but in 1890 he was elected county treasurer on the Demo- cratic ticket, for a term of three years. At the ex- piration of the term he went back to the farm and for two years he gave his attention to its manage- ment. In the spring of 1897 he was appointed deputy treasurer and this position he has since filled with ability and fidelity, which have always character- ized his efforts in any line of effort. At various times he has held minor offices in Jackson township, serving as inspector and school director for several terms. He is a member of the Reformed Church,

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and for many years has been an active worker in Wadsworth Post No. 150, G. A. R. In 1868, Mr. Nauman was married to Miss Ann Maria Smith; five children have blessed the union: (I) Frances married Howard Nihart and has two children- Nauman and Howard M. (2) Martha married A. N. Geisinger, of Stroudsburg, and they have three children-Morris, Maria and Anna Ruth. (3) James M., who was a blacksmith by trade, died of diphtheria at the age of twenty-four. (4) Myron and (5) Leah are at home. Mrs. Nauman was born September II, 1846, in Chestnut Hill township, Monroe county, and is of German descent. Her fa- ther, James Smith, was a native of Ross township, Monroe county, born June 21, 1818, but in early man- hood he settled in Chestnut Hill township, where he followed the wheelwright's trade for some years and later engaged in farming. He died at the age of seventy-five. His wife, Emeline (Frantz) Smith, a native of Ross township, is still living. They had five children, of whom Mrs. Nauman was the sec- ond in order of birth.

JAMES KINTZ (deceased) was for many years a leading resident of Paradise township, Mon- roe county, being widely known in business and social circles. His name was always associated with honesty and uprightness, and he had a host of friends whose confidence had been won by his sterling qual- ities of character. His public spirit was shown in many ways, and it was through his efforts that the first post office was established in Paradise Valley, the position of postmaster being held by him until his death, in 1891 ; he also served for some years as school director and overseer of the poor. During the Civil war he was a stanch supporter of the Govern- ment, as were all his relatives, and he was among the first to join the Republican party, having previously been a Whig. Soon after the call to arms he raised a volunteer company of which he was chosen cap- tain, and for some time they drilled as State militia, winning a high reputation for efficiency. He was also an active worker in the Masonic fraternity, be- ing a member of the lodge at Stroudsburg, and his funeral services were conducted according to the solemn and impressive ritual of the order.

Mr. Kintz was born July 27, 1825, in Hamil- ton township, Monroe county, the second youngest in the family of Melchoir and Christiana Kintz, who settled in that township at an early day, and he cleared and improved a farm. This worthy couple had the following children: Elizabeth, who married Abram Arnold; John, who married and settled upon the old home in Hamilton township; Henry, who married Miss Mary Edinger and settled in Scrant- on, where he engaged in mercantile business; Han- nah is the wife of Abram Shook, of Hamilton town- ship; Catherine, who married David Shook and moved to Susquehanna county ; Mary, who married John Butz, of Illinois; Lucy, who married Samuel Newhart, of Stroud township, Monroe county ; and Anthony, who married Miss Matilda Bowman, of

Pocono, and now resides at Weatherly, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania.

Our subject was educated in the schools of Hamilton township, where he grew to manhood. He learned the carpenter's trade which he followed until his marriage, March 30, 1850, to Anna M. Bow- man, of Pocono township, when he settled on the present homestead in Paradise township, and en- gaged in the mercantile business. Later he pur- chased the John Edinger gristmill property and then the farm of Thomas Lockyer adjoining and surrounding Paradise village. On this estate he made many improvements, erecting a large store and a comfortable and commodious house and other buildings, and he also built an addition to the grist- mill, making it the finest mill in that section. He was one of the directors of the old Stroudsburg Bank for many years and was prominently connected with the affairs of that institution.

His estimable wife, who survives him, is an active member of the Reformed Church, at Para- dise, and has brought their large family up in that faith. She is a daughter of David and Susan (Anglemeyer) Bowman, who were prominent resi- dents of Pocono township, Monroe county, and her grandfather, George Bowman, was one of the first settlers of Paradise township. Of the children of James and Anna M. (Bowman) Kintz, the eldest, Mary, was married in 1876 to Daniel G. Callahan, a merchant at Mt. Pocono. Later they removed to Tobyhanna, where she died leaving a husband and three children-Clinton, Mabel and James. (2) Melcher married Miss Jennie Sipe, of Easton, and now resides in Paradise, where he is engaged in mercantile business. They have one son, Roy, who is a promising young man. (2) Miss Alice is a fine and cultured lady, and is much beloved among her associates. (4) Daniel married Miss Annie Erdman, of New York City, and resides on a por- tion of his father's old homestead. He is an active member of the Kintz firm, and is the present post- master of Paradise Valley. He has two daughters- Helen R., and Margaret C. (5) Joseph died in childhood. (6) Miss Catherine E. is one of the leading helpers in Church work of her village, and her mental gifts and genial disposition have won her a large circle of friends. (7) Abraham learned the miller's trade and has had charge of his father's gristmill and for some years has been a member of the Kintz firm. He is single and resides at home. (8) Gertrude is a bright, scholarly young lady and the pride of the home. She is assistant postmaster at Paradise Valley.

The Kintz homestead is admirably adapted for the accommodation of summer visitors, who have not been slow to avail themselves of its advantages, some of the wealthiest and most fashionable people of New York and Philadelphia being regular guests. The former owner, Thomas Lockyer, was the father- in-law of Joseph Jefferson, the famous comedian, who has visited the place, renting a cottage during his stay. In April, 1898, he made another trip to

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the old scenes accompanied by his sons, Thomas and Charles. The old barn, in which it is said Jefferson dramatized Rip Van Winkle, still stands near his cottage. The place is easily accessible from Cresco station. Passengers from New York come over the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R., and those from Philadelphia over the Pennsylvania R. R. via Mauch Chunck, conveyances meeting all guests when notified and taking them without delay to the homestead, two miles away. The view from the Pocono mountains at that point, 2,000 feet above the level of the sea, is magnificient and the pure dry air is especially helpful to sufferers from de- bility from whatever cause. The numerous streams furnish excellent boating and trout fishing, while charming walks and drives extend in all directions. Red Rock Falls, Pocono Knob, Swift Water, Bush -. kill Falls, Paradise Falls are among other points of interest tempting the sightseer. Within the hotel and its outlying cottages every possible provision has been made for the comfort of the guests, while the terms are very moderate, ranging from five to seven dollars per week. The table is bountifully supplied with fresh vegetables, cream, milk, and butter from the farm, where a fine herd of cows is kept, and the city markets also furnish seasonable luxuries.

ARTHUR ALLEN. There are numerous fine farms in Wayne county which will compare favor- ably with any others in the State as regards produc- tion, and also as to the improvements which have been made upon them. Many of these places are owned by men comparatively young in years, who by energy and perseverance have already accumu- lated a handsome property. As a representative of this class of agriculturists, we take pleasure in pre- senting the name of Mr. Allen, whose fine farm is located in Scott township.

Born in that township, January 14, 1869, our subject is a son of Abram Allen, a native of Otsego county, N. Y., and a descendant of Col. Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary fame. The father was three times married, his first wife being Sarah Mitchell, by whom he had four children: Ann Eliza, Kate, Paul and Charles W. After her death he married Samantha Hufteln, and to them were born two sons, Norman and Melvin, both residents of Buckingham township, Wayne county. For his third wife he married Rhoda Haynes, who was born near Hones- dale, in Wayne county, and is a daughter of Roger Haynes. The following children blessed this union : Albert, who still resides on the old homestead ; Jennie, wife of Archie Thome, of Scott township, Wayne county ; and Arthur.

Throughout the greater part of his active busi- ness life Abram Allen engaged in farming in Scott township. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-sixth P. V. I., and faithfully fought for the old flag and the cause it represented for three years and one-half. His eve- sight being affected by his arduous service, he was

partially blind for many years after leaving the army, and long before his death ne lost his eye-sight en- tirely. He was a Republican in politics and a Meth- odist in religious belief, holding many offices in his church, and taking an active part in its work. In 1893 he was called to his final rest, and his wid- ow and son Albert now occupy the old homestead, which contains about 100 acres of land.

Arthur Allen was united in marriage with Miss Ethelyn, daughter of Charles White, and they have become the parents of three children, namely: Ed- son, Eliza and Harold. Having prospered in his business undertakings, Mr. Allen is now the owner of 586 acres of valuable and productive land, a part of which is known as the J. L. Shafer place. He is a thrifty, intelligent and energetic farmer, and every- thing about his place bespeaks prosperity. He stands high in the esteem of his neighbors and friends, and has the confidence of all with whom he comes in contact in either business or social life. Politically he is an adherent of the principles of the Republican party, and religiously he is identified with the Methodist Church.

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Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 1, Part 388

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