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Mr. Brown married, February 7. 1861, Elizabeth Myers, and the following children were born to them: I. Elmer E., who married Fannie Moore and has one son. 2. Annie, who is the wife of August Larrison. 3. Anson, who married Susie Clark and is the father of four
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children. 4. Norman M., who married Minnie Harmon, by whom he has two children. 5. Mattie, who is the wife of P. M. Fesler. 6. Will- iam, who married Gertrude Barto and is the father of two children. The mother of this family died February 14, 1879, and in November, 1894, Mr. Brown married Emma Smith, a daughter of John H. and Lavina (Cungrich) Smith.
DAVID DIVINEY MICK.
David Diviney Mick, the enterprising tobacconist and cigar manu- facturer of Jersey Shore, was born in York county, Pennsylvania, Au- gust 17, 1856. His father, Samuel Mick, was born in New Jersey, and his mother, Elizabeth (Sloat) Mick, was born in York county, Pennsylvania. His grandfather, also named Samuel Mick, was a native of New Jersey, and the maiden name of his wife was Dorothy Diviney. David Diviney Mick's maternal grandparents were Henry and Eliza (Zeigler) Sloat, both of whom were natives of York county, this state. David Diviney Mick's father was a moulder by trade, but later in life turned his attention to milling and also to agriculture. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are now living, namely: Susan, Michael, Eliza, Anna, Ellen, Amanda, David Diviney, and Delilah.
David Diviney Mick acquired his education in York county, where he later learned the trade of cigar-maker. He followed his trade as a journeyman until 1886, when he established himself in business in Jersey Shore, and his progressive tendencies, together with a natural aptitude for mercantile pursuits, have enabled him to build up an exten- sive trade. Some time since he purchased the old Jersey Shore Sem- inary and church edifice, formerly owned by the Presbyterian denomi- nation, which were erected at a time when buildings were constructed
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to last, and being in a good state of preservation the property is still valuable. In politics Mr. Mick is a Republican, and has served as school director. His fraternity affiliations are with the Royal Arcanum.
In 1877 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Koons, who was born in Center county. Pennsylvania, July 24, 1858, daughter of Joseph and Agnes Koons. Her father was a native of Center county, Pennsylvania, and his wife, who was before marriage Agnes Riely, was born in Leghton, Carbon county, this state. Her grandparents were Daniel and Mary (Bechtal) Koons, and her great-grandfather was Daniel Koons, a revolutionary soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Mick have had six children, namely: Donald V., deceased; Ida M., also deceased ; Joseph C. ; Zilla A .; Agnes F., and Anna K. Mick. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church.
GEORGE GILMORE.
One of the well-known and respected citizens of Linden is George Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore is the son of Joseph Gilmore, who was born in 1805, in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, and in his youth moved to Williamsport, Lycoming county. The place was then only a village, but with prospects of growth not far distant. Mr. Gilmore was one of the old stage-drivers whose services in the days before the country became a network of railroads were indispensable. On one of his trips north he was followed for hours by a panther, which made several attempts on his person and also on his horses. On his arrival at the first clearing he reported his adventure to the settlers, who turned out, pursued and finally shot the beast.
Later in life Mr. Gilmore purchased a farm in what is now Will- iamsport, but was then far out in the country. It consisted of eighty-
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one acres and was ultimately laid out in lots and sold to private indi- viduals. Mr. Gilmore was a man of progressive ideas and superior business abilities which commanded the respect and admiration of all who knew him. He lived to see Williamsport increase from a village to a thriving and prosperous city.
Mr. Gilmore married Frances, daughter of Samuel Keyport, a native of Switzerland, who came with his family to seek his fortune in the New World. He settled in Williamsport, which then became his permanent residence. He was a carpenter by trade and a first-class mechanic. He was a prominent member and an active worker in the Lutheran church. His family consisted of one son and five daughters, one of whom was Frances, who became the wife of Joseph Gilmore, as mentioned above. Samuel, the only son, moved to Chicago when that western metropolis was but a stopping-place for western immi- grants. There he purchased property, but poor health caused him to sell just as the town was growing into a city.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore were the parents of nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity and six of whom are now living: George, mentioned at length hereinafter; Henry; and four daughters. Mrs. Gilmore, the mother of the family, died in 1875, and her husband passed away in 1883.
George Gilmore, son of Joseph and Frances (Keyport) Gilmore, was born November 13, 1842, at Williamsport, and was educated in the schools of his native town. As a boy he often hunted in the woods where now stands the Park Hotel. For twenty-one years he was in business as a butcher, and during that period dealt extensively in cattle. He next turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and was the owner of two fine farms, one of which is still in his possession. It consists of one hundred and eighty acres, is situated in Nippenose township, and
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is considered the best farm in that valley. He has been a resident of Linden for twenty-five years. Politically he is a Republican. In mat- ters of religion he adheres to the Presbyterian creed and is one of the trustees of the church to which he belongs.
Mr. Gilmore married, in 1871, Caroline Appleman, of Montour county, Pennsylvania, and they have two sons: Archie R. and Oliver W., the former one of the leading general merchants of Linden, also deal- ing in farming implements, coal and fertilizers. He has been in this business since 1899 and has proved his qualifications by his well-merited success. The latter is a telegraph operator in the employ of the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company, stationed at Renovo, Pennsylvania.
THE OPP FAMILY.
The Opp family, many representatives of which reside in Lyco- ming county, Pennsylvania, and are among its honored and esteemed citizens, was founded in this country by Philip Opp, who was one of the pioneers of the West Branch Valley, a son of John Opp.
John Philip Opp, a native of Germany, left the land of his birth, accompanied by his wife and five children, and after a long and tedious voyage arrived at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 26, 1768, in the ship " Betsey," Captain Samuel Houch, from Amsterdam. The names of the children were as follows: Catherine Gowe, born 1754; John, born 1755, died at Danville, Pennsylvania, when a young man; Philip, born 1759; Eve, born 1760; and Mary Bogart, born 1764. Until the . close of the Indian war Mr. Opp conducted a grist mill in Lynn town- ship, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, paying at that time a tax of one shilling and six pence. He removed then to Augusta township (Sunbury), Northumberland county, was the owner of a cow and horse,
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and was taxed one pound, fourteen shillings and eleven pence. In 1781 he removed to Mahoning township, now Montour county (near Dan- ville), and the following year became the owner of two hundred acres of land and of two horses and three cows, valued at three hundred and eight pounds, fifteen shillings. In 1787 his son Philip was still single and paid a tax of four shillings. In 1785 Philip Opp, Jr., took out warrants for land, presumably in Moreland township; Philip Opp, Jr., one hundred acres; Mary, four hundred acres ; Philip, Sr., three hundred acres ; and Eve, four hundred acres, twelve hundred acres in all, all dated September 29, 1785.
Philip Opp, Jr., born 1759, married Hannah Wilson, born 1762, and shortly after their marriage they came to Lycoming county, Penn- sylvania, settled in the woods and cleared up a farm in what is now Moreland township, but were forced by the Indians to return to Danville, from whence they came. Subsequently they returned to their farm, bringing with them a cow, which the wife and son John, one year old, rode on across the streams and part of the way. Philip Opp, Jr., died in 1837, and his widow died in 1850. Their children were as follows : John, Philip, Jacob, Mary, who married Christopher Derr, and Thomas.
John Opp, eldest son of Philip and Hannah (Wilson) Opp, was a farmer and a woolen manufacturer. He was appointed captain of the militia by the governor of Pennsylvania. He married Sarah M. Fiester, by whom he had the following children : Hannah Shoemaker, deceased; Mary Eldred, deceased; Sarah Stadone, deceased; Thomas J., deceased; Phebe Tallman, deceased; John Philip, mentioned hereinafter; Susan Stoller, deceased; Simon, deceased; Priscilla, Hamilton, deceased; Ben- jamin F .; deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; and Charlotte Brownell. The mother of these children died in 1856, and the father in 1864.
John Philip Opp, second son of John and Sarah M. (Fiester) Opp,
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was born in Muncy Creek township, June 11, 1822. He received a com- mon school education, and followed farming and lumbering. He was married in 1846 to Abigail Andrews, and to them have been born eight children, as follows: J. Reed, born 1848, mentioned hereinafter ; Cole- man O., born 1850, mentioned hereinafter; Charles W., born 1852, men- tioned hereinafter; Oakley, born 1857, died 1872; John P., born 1859, mentioned hereinafter; and three who died in infancy. The mother of these children died in 1901, aged eighty-three years, eight months and five days. Mr. Opp is one of the incorporators of the Citizens' National Bank, and has been a director since its organization. He is one of the well known citizens of Muncy Valley, and recognized as a substantial business man. He is a Republican, and has filled several of the local offices in his township.
J. Reed Opp, eldest son of John Philip and Abigail (Andrews) Opp, was born in September, 1848. He received a common school edu- cation, and farmed and lumbered for his father for many years. In 1882 he married Martha Jane Schoch, who bore him the following chil- dren : Charles B., born 1883; David S., born 1888; Harry E., born 1889; and Howard C., born 1894. After his marriage Mr. Opp moved to Montour county, where he farmed four years, and at the expiration of this period of time he returned to Muncy Creek township, where he has since been farming and lumbering on a small scale. He is one of the incorporators of the Muncy Banking Company.
Coleman O. Opp, second son of John Philip and Abigail ( Andrews) Opp, was born in Muncy Creek township, May 15, 1850. He received a common school education, and farmed and lumbered for his father until 1882, when he engaged in farming on his own account. July 26, 1883, he married Clara Lichard, who died April 5, 1895. Since then Mr. Opp has carried on farming with hired help. His farm is one of the most
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thoroughly cultivated and highly productive in that section of the county, and the neat and thrifty appearance of the entire property evidences the supervision of an industrious and entirely practical man. He has re- sided in the same house since 1884, a period of nearly a quarter of a century. He gives his support to the candidates of the Republican party, believing that the principles advanced by that organization are for the best interests of the community and nation. He is an honored member of the Grange.
Charles W. Opp, third son of John Philip and Abigail ( Andrews) Opp, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, in 1852. He re- ceived a common school education, and worked on his father's farm until 1876. He then went west, locating in Iowa, where he worked on a farm for a year, after which he concluded to go north and, driving three hundred miles, located in Ottertail county, Minnesota, taking up govern- ment land on the bank of Ottertail Lake, where he farmed and lumbered for five years. In 1882, at the expiration of this period of time, he sold his land and went to the Pacific coast in order to view the beauties of his native country, the trip being thoroughly enjoyed by him. In 1884 he returned to Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, and in 1886 he was united in marriage to Mary C. Bartlow, and their children are as fol- lows : Harvey O., born 1887; Walter M., born 1890, deceased; Abigail J., born 1891 ; Effie M., born 1893; Bruce A., born 1897; Wilber R., born 1899. After his marriage Mr. Opp moved on a farm in Anthony township, Montour county, Pennsylvania, where he still resides. He is a member of the Grange and a Republican in politics.
John P. Opp, youngest son of John Philip and Abigail ( Andrews) Opp, was born November 27, 1859. He received a common school edu- cation in Muncy Creek township, this being the place of his birth, and the place of his residence up to 1890, when he married Barbara Lockard
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and moved to Moreland township, where he is engaged in farming. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Grange. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Opp, as follows: William G .; Philip M., born October 12, 1891; Elmer R., born August 4, 1893; Milton, born September 6, 1895; Amanda, born May 5, 1898; Martha, born July I, 1900; Susan E., born May 28, 1902 ; and Grace, born in February, 1905.
PROFESSOR HENRY E. YORKS.
Professor Henry E. Yorks, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Pennsylvania, most of whom settled in Columbia county, was there born, in Jackson township, February 14, 1864, a son of Joseph and Hannah (Parker) Yorks. Joseph Yorks was a lumberman and farmer, and followed these pursuits with excellent success all his active working life. The children born to him and his wife were: William L., a farmer and justice of the peace in Columbia county, who was formerly a school teacher for fifteen years; John L., a farmer in Columbia county; Florence, the wife of William Shultz; J. P., a transfer clerk in the post- office at Wilkes-Barre, who formerly taught school for eleven years; Henry E., mentioned further hereinafter. Joseph Yorks died April 9, 1896, and his wife died September 19, 1898.
Henry E. Yorks, next to youngest child of Joseph and Hannalı (Parker) Yorks, was reared in Columbia county and there received a common school education. He later attended Orangeville Academy, from which he was graduated in 1883 and received the degree of M. E. in the Muncy Normal School. He also received a permanent teacher's certificate from the same institution. He taught one term in Columbia county, and then removed to Lycoming county, where he was engaged for fourteen years in teaching in the public and private schools, and in
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this occupation achieved the most gratifying success. He was principal of the Oval schools, and was for two years engaged in teaching select schools in Oval. He also taught for one term in Clinton county.
In 1899 Professor Yorks relinquished the occupation of teacher, and removed to Oriole, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in the general mercantile business, furnishing a store on an extensive plan, and in 1905 purchased the store property. In addition to his general line of goods he carries a full stock of the best agricultural implements. From the very outset his business life has been highly successful. In political re- lations Mr. Yorks is a Democrat, and actively interested in all com- munity affairs. In 1899 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace, in the duties of which position he is now engaged. In 1900 he was appointed postmaster of Oriole, known as the Oriole postoffice. He is an enterprising, progressive citizen, and one of the most popular men in the community. Fraternally he is a charter member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America at Oriole. In religious faith he is an attend- ant of the Methodist church.
August 21, 1890, Professor Yorks was united in marriage to Miss Ella M. Grier, the youngest daughter of A. C. Grier, of Limestone town- ship. Three children were born to them, two of whom survive: Hayes Grier, and Joseph.
HINKLEMAN FAMILY.
The original home of the family represented by Harry Luther Hin- kleman, of Newberry, and Peter M. Hinkleman, of Lewis township, was Bavaria, Germany, where Adam Hinkleman was born, and whence he emigrated about 1855 to the United States. He settled in Lycom- ing township, near Quiggleville, the surrounding country being then
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forest land. He was a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife, Julia Ann, were faithful members of the Lutheran church. Their children were: Jacob, who when last heard of was living in France; Peter, mentioned at length hereinafter; Adam, who lives near Cogan Station ; Margaret, widow of Peter Eddinger, of Williamsport; Louisa, de- ceased, wife of John Knorr, of Elmira, New York; and four others who probably died young.
Peter Hinkleman, son of Adam and Julia Ann Hinkleman, was born March 14, 1831, in Bavaria, Germany, and learned the carpenter's trade in his native country. He was the first of the family to emigrate to the United States, coming hither in 1853 and settling in Lycoming township, near Quiggleville, where he purchased forty-two acres, cleared the land, and prepared a home for his parents, who came two years later with four of their children. Peter Hinkleman subsequently bought at two different times sixty-four acres, making in all one hundred and six. On this land he made many improvements, becoming one of the most successful farmers in the township. He followed the carpenter's trade for many years, building a large number of houses and barns at Trout Run, Crescent and Blooming Grove, but from 1879 to the end of his life devoted all his attention to farming. His later years were spent in Lewis township. He was a Democrat in politics, and for many years served as supervisor and school director. He held the offices of elder and deacon in the Lutheran church.
Mr. Hinkleman married Phoebe, born December 20, 1837, in Ger- many, daughter of Jacob and Julia (May) Ludwig, the former, who was a native of Germany, born in 1801, and the latter in 1800. Their children were: Julia A., deceased; Ellsworth, also deceased; Louis, liv- ing at Kretz, Germany; Katharine, living in Paris, France; Charles, resident of Blooming Grove; Jacob, deceased; Phoebe, wife of Peter
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Hinkleman; George, residing in Germany; and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Ludwig died in 1856, and for eight years prior to her death was afflicted with blindness. The death of Mr. Ludwig occurred in 1874.
Mr. and Mrs. Hinkleman were the parents of the following chil- dren: 1. Jacob, mentioned at length hereinafter. 2. Adam, born May 21, 1861, married Anna Sanders and had seven children: Sophia, died at the age of four years; Michael, Paul, Howard, Bertha, John, and Merea. 3. John, born December 12, 1863, married Carrie Myers, and had seven children: Ralph; Carl, deceased; Ward; Perry; Chester, de- ceased; Luther, and Gertrude. 4. Charles, born May 17, 1866, married Margaret E. Stiber, and had five children : Bessie, Otto, Lottie, Owen, and a daughter who died in infancy. 5. Peter M., mentioned at length hereinafter. 6. Elizabeth, born May 10, 1871, at home. 7. George W., born October 17, 1873, died at the age of nineteen, of heart disease, being taken ill while working in the cornfield. 8. Ida L., born June 6, 1876, wife of Dr. Joseph Elmer Schefer, of Quiggleville. 9. Harry Luther, mentioned at length hereinafter. 10. Margaret, born May 15, 1882, at home. Mr. Hinkleman, the father, died April 16, 1902.
Harry Luther Hinkleman, son of Peter and Phoebe (Ludwig) Hinkleman, was born January 2, 1879, in Lewis township, where he attended the common schools, from which he passed to the Williamsport Commercial College, graduating therefrom January 17, 1899. For one year he was traveling salesman for Charles Yetter, head of a wholesale grocery house of Williamsport, and then accepted a position as foreman in Culler's furniture factory, resigning at the end of six months in order to become clerk for W. W. Thomas, with whom he remained four years. September 1, 1903, he succeeded Mr. Thomas in the business, and has enlarged the store space and increased the stock, having one of the best equipped establishments in the city. The firm is Quiggle & Hinkleman.
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He belongs to Lodge No. 729, I. O. O. F., and the order of the Golden Eagles, both of Newberry, and gives to the Democratic party the sup- port of his vote and influence. He is a deacon in St. Matthew's Lutheran church of Newberry. Mr. Hinkleman married Abbie, daughter of Jacob and Mary Quiggle. The former, who was a farmer, died January 19. 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Hinkleman have been the parents of four children : Helen Mary, born January 17, 1900; Harold Ludwig, born December 26, 1901, deceased ; Herman Quiggle, born January 8. 1903, died Febru- ary 27, 1903 : and Harry Foster, horn July 7, 1905.
. Peter M. Hinkleman, son of Peter and Phoebe (Ludwig) Hinkle- man, was born November 20, 1868, and has always lived on the home- stead, devoting himself with ability and success to the cultivation of his paternal acres. He married Mae Weaver, and they have been the parents of five children : Phoebe, Elsie, Mabel, Grace and Mark.
Jacob Hinkleman, eldest child of Peter and Phoebe (Ludwig) Hinkleman, was born May 19, 1859, and lives on the homestead, tilling the land in partnership with his brother, Peter M. The two brothers are known as energetic and prosperous farmers, thoroughly enlightened and truly progressive in all their ideas and methods.
H. J. MOORE.
H. J. Moore, general merchant, of Oval, Lycoming county, Pennsyl- vania, and editor of the "Oval Ledger," was born at Oval, July 15, 1864, the son of William R. and Helena (Aldenderfer) Moore, both natives of Berks county, Pennsylvania.
The maternal grandparents of Mr. Moore were Daniel and Maria (Brown) Aldenderfer, who were the parents of children as follows:
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Rachel, deceased; Helena (Mrs. Moore) ; Isaac, deceased; Caroline, deceased : John, deceased; Lucy, Angeline, Lydia, Mary, all living.
William R. Moore ( father). who was born in 1820, died July 3, 1896. He removed to Nippenose Valley and learned and followed the trade of blacksmith at Oval. He was a worthy, industrious man, and was held in high respect in the community. He served his township as tax collector for three years and as school director for sixteen years. He married Miss Helena Aldenderfer, who was born in 1823 and is still liv- ing, hale and hearty, at the advanced age of eighty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were the parents of two children, Mrs. G. F. Reed and H. J. Moore.
H. J. Moore was reared in his native township, and was there edu- cated in the district schools. In 1883 he engaged in the drug business, opening a store on a small scale. In two years his business had in- creased to such an extent as to compel him to enlarge his store house. This being done he added to his drug business a full line of general mer- chandise, and he is still engaged in the conduct of this and his drug busi- ness. In 1889 he opened a job printing office, out of which evolved the full-fledged "Oval Ledger" of to-day. On August 8 of 1890 was issued the first copy of " The Ledger" as a weekly. The following year ground was broken for a new printing office, the same year Mr. Moore purchased a large press, and on June 12 a six-column folio was printed and issued. Six weeks later a steam engine was set up, and a year later the printing office was enlarged and a newspaper folder added to the rapidly growing enterprise. In 1901 a new gasoline engine was purchased and installed, which, with other additions, such as type, etc., makes the plant a complete and highly successful enterprise.
In May, 1903, Mr. Moore added to his business a chop mill, where on certain days in the week farmers can get their grain ground into feed.
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From two hundred subscribers in 1891 the circulation of " The Ledger" has increased to thirteen hundred in 1905. In addition, Mr. Moore con- ducts a large business in job work. Mr. Moore is a thoroughly capable, intelligent business man, and his publication is the result of genius and intellect combined.
H. J. Moore is a Democrat by inheritance and convictions, and is prominent in all public affairs in his township. In 1886 he was appointed postmaster at Oval, in the duties of which position he is now engaged. He has also served his township as school director, and has held various minor offices. Fraternally he is a member of the National Protective Legion, the Fraternal Mystic Circle and the Pennsylvania Editorial As- sociation.
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