Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 4, Part 79

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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 marricd Abram Arnold ; John, who married and settled upon the old home in Hamilton township; Henry, who married Miss Marv Edinger and settled in Scrant- on, where he engaged in mercantile business ; Han- nali is the wife of Abram Shook, of Hamilton town- ship; Catherine, who married David Shook and moved to Susquelianna 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 vears 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 fatlier- 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 ternis 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- calc. in Wayne county, and is a daughter of Roger Haynes. The following children blessed this union : Albert, who still resides on thic old homestead ; Jennie, wife of Archie Thome, of Scott township. Wayne county ; and Arthur.

Throughout the greater part of his active busi- ness fife Abram Allen engaged in farming in Scott township. At the beginning of the Civil war hc 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.

LEWIS W. MILLS. Life has so many sides and phases that the man who devotes his whole at- tention to any one of these becomes narrow, how- ever proficient in that one line. There are promin- ent and worthy citizens who are one sided. but the man of varied experiences and varied aims becomes on the whole the more valuable member of society. The subject of this sketch is one of the latter class. Without ostentation he is active in various relations of life. A prominent and successful farmer. he is alive not only to material affairs but to the re- ligious and educational needs of the community. Among his experiences the active service he ren- clered his country during the trying years of the Civil war are highly cherished. He participated in some of the fiercest engagements that brought to a close that memorable conflict, and the lasting bene- fits of that heroic service in the formation of charac- ter is instanced in his career as well as those of many other veterans.

The grandparents of our subject were cmi- grants from Germany and became early settlers of Monroe county. They had two sons: William and John. William settled in Chestnut Hill township where he married and reared a family. John. the father of our subject, was born in Monroe county. He married Mary A. Eccert, a native of Pougli- keepsic. N. Y., and lived for a time in Spragueville, N. Y., where for some years he was in the employ of Ransberry Bros. and where also he followed his trade, that of a tailor. Later moving to Mountain Home, Monroe county, he engaged for some years in farming until the death of his wife, when he re- moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Horace Sagc. in New York State, where he died in 1801. To Jolin and Mary A. Mills were born nine chil- dren, namely: (1) M-, married James Post- en, of Stroud township, and resided at Pittston,

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where she died leaving children as follows-Daniel, Charles, John, George, Ollie Ida and May. (2) Olive J. married Horace Sage and lives in New York State. (3) James is a resident of Wisconsin. (4) William married Eliza Dubler and is now an employe of the D. L. & W. R. R. at Scranton. He has two sons-Harry and Arthur. (5) Daniel died when a young man. (6) Mary (now deceased) was the wife of William Evans, of Canadensis, and had one daughter-Edith. (7) Frank married Miss Annie Decker, of Pike county. Penn., and owns and operated a farm in Barrett. He has two children- Alice and Stanley. (8) Horace is married, has two children and lives in Chautauqua county, N. Y. (9) Lewis W. is our subject.

Lewis W. Mills was born in February, 1836, in Chestnut Hill township. Monroe county, and re- ceived his education in the schools of Stroud and Barrett township. Later he was employed in driv- ing team at Canadensis until his marriage, in 1862, to Miss Henrietta Bohner, of Barrett township, a daughter of Dagdel and Christiana Bohner. natives of Germany, who emigrated to Ainerica and settled in Pike county, Penn .. where Mrs. Bohner died. Later Mr. Bohner removed to Canadensis, and there died. After his marriage in 1862. our subject settled in Canadensis. In 1864 he enlisted in Com- pany H, 11th P. V. C., and was mustered into the United States service at Easton, Penn., joining the regiment later near Richmond, Va. He participated in the engagement at Black Water and subsequently moved with the regiment to Camp Geddis where the command went into winter quarters. On the open- ing of the spring campaign the regiment moved to Hatcher's Run, on the left of Petersburg, and was detached to join Sherman's cavalry. From that time on until the surrender of Gen. Lee, the Elev- enth did active duty daily on the Lynchburg turn- pike. The Eleventh, it is said. made the first charge on Richmond before the surrender. It was held in service, doing guard dutv on government property and assisting in the parol of prisoners until August, 1865, when it was honorably discharged at Rich- mond, Va. Among the engagements in which Mr. Mills participated were: the Wilderness, May 5-7. 1864, Flat Creek Bridge. May 14. New Market, Petersburg, June 10. 1864, Stanton's Bridge, June 27, 1864, Weldon railroad. June 22-23, Ream's Sta- tion and Fishers Hill, James River and Darbytown Road, and Cedar Creck October 10. 1864. White Oak, March 31, 1865, Dinwiddie, March 31, and Five Forks, Decp Bottoni and Appomatox.

Returning to Monroe county after the war, Mr. Mills purchased a home in Canadensis where he lived for three ycars. Selling his home in 1868, he purchased the Dan Price property. in Barrett town- ship, in what is known as the "Ditch Hill" scttle- ment. Here he and liis sons have cleared up a good- sized farm and on this property Mr. Mills erccted a good two-story house, barn and other buildings, making the property one of the best improved farnis in the township.

To our subject and his wife have come eight children, namely : ( 1) John, born at Mountain Home in 1864, married Miss Sarah Beavers, of Luzerne county, and now lives in Wayne county. (2) Philip A., born in October, 1866, has followed lumbering in' Potter, Sullivan, Mckean and Tioga counties, and is now living on the old homestead. (3) Sylvester, born in March, 1868, married Miss Ella Howell and until his death, in 1895, resided in Barrett township. (4) Charles, born in December, 1870. married Miss Bertha Huff and is now engaged. in farming in New Jersey. He has one daughter- Edna H. (5) Garrison, born March 26, 1874. mar- ried Miss Tiena Shaller, of Mountain Homc, and now resides in the village. (6) Ada B., born in March, 1877, is the wife of Coray Honeywell, of Dallas. Luzerne county, and has one child-Amena. (7) Floyd B., born September 9. 1879. died when a young man. (8) Carrie A., born August 2, 1885, is a student at the home schools.

In politics Mr. Mills is a Democrat and lie has held many of the local ofnces in Barrett township. Himself and wife are members of the Moravian Church of Canadensis. He has taken an active in- terest in the Church and is now one of the trustees. He is an exemplary citizen and his wife presides in a hospitable home. where the principles of charity and good will are inculcated by word and deed.

C. H. FESSENDEN has occupied his pres- ent farm in Auburn township, Susquehanna county, since 1851, nearly half a century, and it is safe to say that no citizen of that locality is more highly esteemed than this venerable resident. He is a na- tive of the county, born July 4, 1818, in Bridge- water township, where his parents and grandpar- ents were among the early settlers, coming hither from the State of Connecticut. The family is of English origin.

Mr. Fessenden is the grandson of Samuel and Eunice (Backus) Fessenden, who came to Sus- quehanna county in an early day and here passed the remainder of their busy lives. Samuel was one of four brothers. His son Henry was born in Connecti- cut. came to Pennsylvania with the family, and in Susquehanna county met and married Patty Latlı- rop. also a native of Connecticut, by whom he had children as follows : Sally E .. wife of George Frink : Eunice V. wife of Peter George: William L .: C. H .: Caroline E .. wife of Billings Stroud: Henry L. : Samuel B. ; George ; Samucl : Theodore : Martha. who never married: and Edward R .. who married Mary Dve (he was in the sewing machine business ; his death was the result of an accident on the rail- road. his licad being cut off by the cars). C. H. is the only survivor of this large family. The inother passed away in Bridgewater township, in 1843. at the age of forty-five years, and the father subsequently married Eunice Taylor : there were no children born to this union. Mr. Fessenden followed farming in Susquehanna county all his life, and also taught school for a number of years. His death

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occurred in March, 1847, when he was sixty-one years of age, and he and his wife are both buried in Bridgewater township.

C. H. Fessenden received the advantages af- forded by the public schools in the neighborhood of his boyhood home and obtained a good practical "education, which he put to good use, in his early manhood, from the age of twenty-two to twenty- six years, engaging in school teaching during the winter season. He lived at home up to the age of twenty-six, working his father's farm, and then commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, with a neighbor, following same for about eight years. He spent four years at Montrose, Penn. Mr. Fessen- den came to Auburn township in 1850, and in 1851 settled on the farm where he has ever since made his home, by industry and judicious management gaining a comfortable competence from his land. He has been thoroughly progressive in his agricul- tural work and has won and retained the respect of all who know him for integrity and fairness in all dealings. He has faithfully done his share toward the advancement of the interests of his township, where he has a wide circle of friends and acquain- tances. In religious connection he is a prominent member of the M. E. Church, in which he has been active for vears as a class-leader and at present is acting as trustee. Politically he is a Republican.

Mr. Fessenden was married, December 28, 1846, on his present farm, to Miss Polly Russell, and they are the parents of two children-Betty, now the wife of Lemuel W. Titman, a farmer of Auburn township, and Rollin A., a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School, who followed teaching a number of years and who married Miss Ida Topin, a trained nurse of New York City. Mrs. Fessenden was born June 28, 1821, in Auburn township, daughter of Eleazer and Betty (Bronson) Russell, and granddaughter of Eleazer Russell, all of Connecti- cut. The grandfather was killed by a falling tree on Wyalusing creek. The father settled on what is now the Fessenden farm, in Auburn township, in an early day, and here passed the remainder of his life, engaged in farming. He died January 30, 1857, aged sixty-five years and eleven months, and his wife survived until 1889, attaining the advanced age of eighty-nine years and six months. Their re- mains rest in Springville township. They were de- vout members of the M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Russell were the parents of two children: Hannah, now deccased, who was the wife of Samuel Quick, Jr., and Polly, wife of C. H. Fessenden.

JOHN YARRICK. Nature has dealt lavishly with this favored region and no spot in the State compares in beauty with the celebrated Delaware Water Gap, whose attractions bring thither scores of tourists every summer from all parts of the Unit- ed States. The "Delaware House," recently com- pleted by the genial and enterprising gentleman whose name opens this sketch, is one of the best of hotels designed to accommodate this class of visitors and

it is safe to say that nothing has been omitted in its equipment which the most fastidious taste could de- mand. Hardwood floors, steam lieat, gas, liot and cold water, batlı rooms, and lavatories on each story, with other modern conveniences, are features of the place, while the comfortable beds fitted with the finest hair mattresses, and the artistic furniture show a thorough understanding of the needs of the guests. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of that city and local markets, and the bar-room is stocked with the best of wines and liquors, many of the brands being specially imported. The terms are strictly moderate, and the house is most conveniently located for the traveling public, being on the banks of the Delaware within two hundred feet of the Delaware. Lackawanna & Western R. R., where all Philadel- phia trains and all trains between New York City and Scranton stop daily.

Mr. Yarrick is an ideal landlord, his genial influ !- ence pervading the hotel and adding much to the en- . joyment of his visitors, and the following account of his life will be of interest. He was born in 1858, at Jackson, Columbia Co., N. Y., the son of Frank and Barbara ( Miller ) Yarrick. His parents were born and reared in Baden, Germany, and after their marriage they came to America, landing in New York City in July, 1858. They settled first in Columbia county where the father was engaged in farming six years, and in 1864 he removed to Philadelphia, being cnt- ployed there at his trade of stonecutting. In 1809 he returned to Columbia county, N. Y., but in 18;2 - he again went to Philadelphia to engage in the h: tel business at 238 Jefferson street and after nine years he purchased hotel property in that city where he still resides. Our subject is the eldest of five children the others are : (2) Mary, born in 1860, in Columbia county, N. Y., was educated in a high school in that State and married Henry Lambert, of Philadelphia. who died in June, 1894, leaving one daughter-L.11'1'. (3) Catherine, born in 1862, in New York State. re- ceived a good education and married August ...!!!-- seest, a milk dealer of Philadelphia. They have four sons-John, August, Albert and Frank. (4) Louis . born in 1864, in Philadelphia, attended the advanced schools of that city. She married William Sup .a. ville, of Philadelphia, now the bookkeeper for the Knickerbocker Co., and they have one daught .. . Ethel. (5) Miss Jennie, born in 1870. in New York State, was educated in Philadelphia and her accur- plishments make her a favorite among a large cire's of friends.

Our subject was educated in the public sch . ;. of Philadelphia and of his native county and at the age of fourteen years he entered the employ of Frei erick Zeiss, a match manufacturer of Philade ...... with whom he remained three years. He then h.a. an apprenticeship with R. C. Purvis, a tinsmith. .. the same city, and after completing his ternt he ch gaged in the manufacture of cigars at No. 9 Nost . 7th street. In 1881 he married Miss Coter Lutseli, of Philadelphia, daughter of Micliclas litt ...... a native of Germany. Mr. Yarrick continued in !...

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cigar business two years, and he also spent three and a half years as a conductor on a cable car line. Later he became general manager of his father's hotel, re- . maining with liim three years, and in 1889 he pur- chased the "Farmers and Drovers Home Hotel" at Teawig, Montgomery Co., Penn., which he conduct- ed successfully until the death of his wife on July 29, 1893. He disposed of the hotel soon afterward and returned to Philadelphia to engage in the hotel business there, and in September, 1897, he bought the property known as the "Delaware Hotel" site at the Water Gap. The building had been burned in January, 1897, and he replaced it with a thoroughly modern structure, worthy of its beautiful surround- ings. In February, 1895, he married Miss Augusta L. M. Siebrecht, an accomplished young lady, of Philadelphia, who is a worthy helpmate in his enter- prise. He had two children, both born in Philadel- phia, of his first marriage, namely : Frank, born June 21, 1882, and John, born July 20, 1884. They are bright boys and have had the advantage of several years of study in the grammar schools of Phila- delphia.

Mrs. Augusta Yarrick is a daughter of the late August Siebrecht, a native of Germany, who died in 1894 leaving a widow, Mrs. Marie Siebrecht, also a native of the Fatherland. This worthy couple had the following children: Hermina, born in Ger- many, married Ernest F. Ott, and Conrad, who was born in Germany, married and settled in Newark, N. J .; Bertha, born in Germany, is now the wife of Charles Schmidt, of Philadelphia; Elizabeth, born in Germany, is the wife of Charles R. Dardenna, of Philadelphia. George, born in Philadelphia, mar- ried Miss Teria Baker, of that city, where they now reside. Augusta, wife of our subject, was the sixth in order of birth. Miss Helen, who resides with her mother, is a refined young lady and a favorite among her large circle of friends.

AMBROSE DETRICK, a highly respected resident of Auburn township, Susquehanna county. is probably best known in his connection with the lumber interests of this part of Pennsylvania, with which he has been identified for over twenty years. He was born February 12, 1847, in Middle Smithfield township, Monroe Co., Penn., son of Daniel and Catherine ( McCormick) Detrick.

John Detrick, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Warren county. N. J., but spent many years of his active life in Pennsylvania. in 1848 com- ing to Wyoming county, where he died in 1881, at the advanced age of eighty-eight. He was a car- penter by occupation. Daniel Detrick was born in Monroe county, Penn., where he passed his earlier years, and was married there to Catherine McCor- mick. by whom he had children as follows: James, . who died while serving in the Civil war : Mary Ann, who married Abram Billings, of Wyoming county, Penn .; Lucinda, Mrs. W. L. Kinney, living on Golden Hill, Wyoming county; Jerome, living in Skinner's Eddy, who is employed on the Lehigh

Valley railroad (he was also in the Union service) ; Ambrose; Alvin, who resides at Meshoppen, Penn. ; Elizabeth, wite of A. G. Thayer, of Brooklyn, N. Y .; Cornella and Cordella, twins, who were drowned in the creek flood when four years old; and Flora Angelia, who died at the age of twenty. Daniel Detrick was a blacksmith by trade, and followed same in Middle Smithfield for some years, remov- ing thence to Tannersville, where he opened a wheelwright shop, employing several hands con- stantly. He also acted as agent for wagons, mak- ing sales throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. From Tannersville he removed to Tunkhannock, where he tended the ferry for two years and en- gaged in farming for another year, subsequently carrying on agricultural pursuits at North Flatt for three years. The next two years he was boatman on the North Branch canal, in Wyoming county, and thence began lumbering at French's Mill, where he had resided two years when the accident occurred which caused his death. The dam gave way and carried the house, with the entire family-father, mother, three sons and three daughters-in it in the flood, the father and twin daughters being drowned. Mrs. Detrick passed away in February, 1893, when seventy-two years of age.

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Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, Pt. 4, Part 79

Author: Publication date: 1900 Publisher: Chicago : J.H. Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1058

Author:
Publication date: 1900
Publisher: Chicago : J.H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1058