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Carmody, Daniel, East Brady, dealer in furniture, picture frames, wall paper, and carrying a full line of fancy goods, was born in Armstrong county in 1855, and was a son of Patrick and Mary (Parker) Carmody, who settled in East Brady in 1881. Daniel was married on April 15, 1878, to Kate Yung, who was born in Germany in 1853. They have had a family of four children-John Edgar, Clara May, Rosa Myrtle, and Joseph Addison. Kate was a daughter of Christjohn and Mary Yung, natives of Germany, who came to Pennsylvania in 1855. Daniel Carmody was engaged in the grocery bus- iness in 1877, was burned out, and after embarked in the furniture business in 1883.
Carroll, S. A., Alum Rock p. o., Perry, was born in Clarion county, Pa., in 1852, and married Barbara Heeter. They have had a family of four children-John B., M. Ed- ward, Lawrence L., and Samuel A. Mr. Carroll is engaged in boat building, and also runs a saw-mill in connection with his business. His father, James S., was born in 1820, and married Elizabeth McClatchey, who died in 1875, leaving a family of ten children, four of whom are now living.
Carroll, W. W., West Freedom p. o., Perry, was born in Clarion county, Pa., in 1848, and was married in 1874, to Juliet Logue. They have had one child-Samuel A. Mr. Carroll is engaged in boat building, and also has a large saw-mill.
Clark, Oliver Henry, North Pine Grove p. o., Farmington, was born in Highland township, Pa., on February 22, 1847. He was the fourth of eleven children born to James and Maria Clark. Until 1864 Oliver lived at home, where with his father he learned the blacksmith trade. He then enlisted in Company A, Fifty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. On his return home, Mr. Clark married Catherine Bittendbender, of Highland township, Pa. They had nine children. Oliver Clark is an industrious, energetic mechanic, a master of his trade, who, by patience, has acquired a comfortable fortune. In politics he takes an active interest. He is a Republican, and has frequently held town offices.
Clover, S. W., Knox p. o., Edenburg, was born in Strattanville, Clarion county, on May 24, 1847, and is the proprietor of the Clover House. His parents were Judge Isaac and Sarah (Whren) Clover. Mr. Clover was born in this county and his wife in Centre county. S. W. was married on November 17, 1877, to Mattie Orr. They had two
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children-Isaac and Orr. He was married the second time on October 17, 1882, to Rosey Porter. They have also had two children-Mattie and S. W., jr.
Cobler, David, Elk City p. o., Beaver, was born where he now resides on April 13, 1844, is a farmer and owns fifty acres, with coal banks. His parents were Frederick and Sarah (Chambers) Cobler, who came here from Germany at an early day, so early that his father bought the farm now owned by his sons for one dollar per acre. David was married on December 24, 1868, to Hannah Shakley, a daughter of Henry P. and Margaret R. (Smith) Shakley, formerly of Butler county. They have had a family of three children-Presley A., Mary J., and Maud M.
Cochran, James, Lamartine p. o., Salem, was born in Butler county on March 20, 1816, and came to Clarion county in 1826. He has been assessor, school director, auditor, township clerk, and has held the office of justice of the peace for twenty-four years. He is now engaged in farming, and owns and occupies a farm of one hundred and forty-five acres. He was a son of John and Margaret (Rimes) Cochran. He was married on June 25, 1846, to Elizabeth McCall, a daughter of William and Margaret (Cotton) McCall, natives of this county. James has had two children-Lemuel E. and Mary E., now the wife of Charles D. Masters, of Salem.
Collner, Calvin, St. Petersburg p. o., Richland, was born in St. Petersburg on April 3, 1856, and is a member of the firm of H. Collner Brothers, general merchants and oil producers. He is now councilman of the borough. His parents are Lewis and Sarah (Fry) Collner, who settled here in 1836. Calvin Collner was married on June 10, 1880, to Anna Thompson, of Sheakleyville. They have had two children-Verne T. and Sarah L.
Collner, Harrison, St. Petersburg p. o., Richland, was born in St. Petersburg on February 27, 1849, and is a member of the firm of H. Collner Bros., general merchants and oil producers. His parents were Lewis and Sarah (Fry) Collner, who settled here in 1836. Harrison Collner was married on May 28, 1874, to Lizzie Caldwell, of Greensburgh, Westmoreland county. They have had a family of five children- Bertha, Mary H., Sarah R., William H., and Lewis C.
Collner, Levi, St. Petersburg p. o., Richland, was born in Richland township on July 24, 1842, is a farmer, and now owns seventy-five acres. His parents were Lewis and Sarah (Fry) Collner, who settled here about 1836. His wife was Sarah Ashbach, a daughter of John and Diretta (Whittling) Ashbach, old settlers in Clarion county, to whom he was married on March 22, 1868. They have had three children-Howard C., Elmer H., and John L.
Cook, Philip, Scotch Hill p. o., Farmington, was born in Beaver township, then a part of Venango county, on January 15, 1822. His father, John Cook, was twice mar- ried, and Philip was one of ten children of his marriage with Susan Helpman. The children of the second marriage were seven in number. About 1831 or 1832 the family moved to the mouth of Tom's Run on the Clarion River, where Cooksburg is now sit- uated, and where they became engaged in the lumber business. At the age of twenty- eight years Philip started out in life for himself and became engaged in lumbering and boat-building on the Clarion River. He enlisted in 1861 in Co. E, 10th Pennsylvania Reserves, but was rejected on account of physical disability. He rejoined the regiment at Fort Pierpoint and served three months without compensation. He was married on June 1, 1878, to Louisa B. Barrett, a teacher in the public schools of Bucyrus, O. They had three children-Susan E., Arthur P., and Louisa B. Arthur died in 1884, aged two years. In politics Mr. Cook was an old line Whig, but became a Republican upon the formation of that party. Religiously he is a Universalist, being almost the only one in the township.
Cooper, William R. (deceased), West Freedom p. o., Perry, was born in Philadel- phia in 1821; was left an orphan in infancy, and settled in Clarion county in 1840. He was married in 1850 to Rebecca Martin, who died in 1858, aged twenty-six years. He was married the second time, in 1861, to Margaret Jane Steele, of Clarion county. They have had a family of four children, two of whom are now living-William Ells-
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worth and John Franklin. Mr. Cooper was a successful farmer, and died in 1873, leav- ing a farm of seventy acres.
Corbett, James M., New Bethlehem, was born in Clarion county, Pa., in 1840, and was married in 1869 to Sarah J. Space. They have had a family of three children- Herbert G., Clara M., and Joseph P. James M. enlisted in Company L, Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, in August, 1862, and remained in the army until the close of the war.
Corbett, Philip, New Bethlehem, a retired gentleman, was born in Clarion township in 1819, and was a son of John and Mary (Mitchel) Corbett, of Mifflin county. John was born in 1778 and his wife Mary was born in 1782. They settled here in 1802, and had a family of twelve children, eight of whom are now living-Ross M., James H., Philip, Amos W., Isaac, Polly, Electa, and Nancy J. Philip married Ruth Galbraith, of Centre county, in 1838. She died on August 31, 1878, leaving a family of six chil- dren-John H., Mary C., Clara J., George W., Oscar W., and Foster G. He married his second wife, Annie Thompson, in 1878. He has been a justice of the peace for one term. He is a lumber dealer, oil producer, and general insurance agent.
Corbett, Ross M., Leatherwood p. o., New Bethlehem, one of the leading and in- fluential men of his county, was born in Clarion township in 1810, and was married in 1834 to Fanny Culbertson Orr, who was born in Clarion county in 1815. They had a family of seven children, four of whom are now living-Rev. Hunter, Samuel C., Win- field S., and David L. Hunter is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and has been a missionary for over twenty years in China. John Newton, the second son, enlisted in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was killed while in service, in 1864. Samuel enlisted in the same regiment in 1863, and served to the close of the war in Company L, under Captain Loomus's command. Ross M. Corbett was a son of John C. and Mary (Mitchell) Corbett, of Mifflin county, who were married in 1800, and settled in Clarion county in 1801, where they died. They had a family of twelve children, of whom Ross, Isaac, James, Hamilton, Philip, Mrs. Mary Fulton, Mrs. Electa Packer, and Nancy Jane are now living. Fanny was a daughter of Samuel C. and Margaret (Sloan) Orr, who were natives of Westmoreland county, and settled in Clarion county at an early day.
Corbett, Samuel B., New Bethlehem, a general dry goods dealer, was born in Clarion county in 1840, and was a son of Samuel T. and Ruth (Kirkpatrick) Corbett, who came here in 1818. Samuel died in 1869, leaving a widow and ten children, nine boys and one girl-Dewitt, Lee, Jared, Samuel B. and James N. (twins), Nelson, Albert, Frank, William, and Sarah. Samuel B. and James N. (twins) enlisted in 1863 in Company L, Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served to the close of the war. Seven Corbetts, two brothers and five cousins, served in that same company ; one died at Andersonville prison and one was killed. Samuel B. was married in 1866 to Susan Pace. They had one daughter-Bertie, who died in 1878, at the age of ten years. Sarah was a daugh- ter of George and Sarah (Cribbs) Space.
Corbett, William S., New Bethlehem, was born in Clarion county in 1849, and was married in 1874 to Priscilla McClellan, of Clarion county. They have had one son- Franklin C. Priscilla was a daughter of William McClellan. William S. Corbett was a son of Samuel T. and Ruth (Kirkpatrick) Corbett, who settled in Clarion county in 1818. Samuel died in 1869, leaving a widow and ten children-Dewitt C., Lee, Jared E., Samuel B. and James N. (twins), Nelson, Albert G., Frank S., William S., and Sarah.
Cowan, George E., New Bethlehem, was born in Armstrong county, Pa., it 1843, and was married in 1865 to Miss E. J. Keller. They have had a family of seven chil- dren-James E. (deceased), Charles O., Mary B., John H., William, Norah, and Ella May. George E. Cowan was a son of David and Mary (King) Cowan. David was born in 1810 and died in 1850, and his wife Mary was born in 1815. They had a family of four children-Mary C., Rachel J., George E., and Mary Ellen. George E. Cowan enlisted in Company H, Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, in 1861, and re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-first, serving for four and one-quarter years. He was
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taken prisoner, and boarded for seven months at the Libby and Salisbury prisons. George E. Cowan organized his present business firm in March, 1883, and is now en- gaged in the hardware and foundry business. He settled in New Bethlehem, Pa., in 1865.
Craig, jr., W., Callensburg p. o., Licking, was born in Clarion county in 1836, and followed farming for twenty years. He was married in 1859 to Eliza Young, of Redbank township. They had a family of seven children-Melissa J., Alvin E., Elvira A., Hor- ace A., Minnie M., Anna L., and Ida M. In 1863 Mr. Craig became proprietor of the Callensburg flour and grist-mill, but still continues his farming interests, owning a fine farm of ninety-six acres. His parents were Washington and Nancy (Thompson) Craig. Washington was born in 1807 and died in 1881. His wife Nancy was born in 1808, and is now living.
Craig, W. F., Sligo p. o., Licking, was born in Armstrong county in 1825, and mar- ried Maggie A. Fulmer. They have had three children-H. Jennie, John F., and Myra. He became engaged in the milling business with his father in 1851, and with his brother, W. A. Craig, in 1866, and they now run a flour, grist and saw-mill under the firm name of W. F. & W. A. Craig. W. F. Craig also owns a fine farm of 140 acres. Their father, James, was born in 1803 and died in 1877. He was twice married. His first wife was Jane Furguson. They had a family of ten children. She died in 1857. He married for his second wife Mary McCain. There are six children now living.
Craig, W. H., Rimersburgh p. o., who is a general merchant, was born in Armstrong county, Pa., in 1845, and settled in Clarion county, Pa., in 1875, when he became en- gaged in the mercantile business, dealing in dry goods, groceries, and all leading goods found in a country store. He was married in 1868 to Nancy J. Foster, a daughter of William A. Foster, of Armstrong county, Pa. They have had a family of three chil- dren-Lizzie M., Mary M., and Nannie P. W. H. Craig was a son of John and Eliza (Huston) Craig. Eliza was born in Franklin county, Pa., and her husband John was born in Armstrong county. They had a family of nine children, five of whom are now living-Nancy R., Mary, James M., W. H., and Ada L. The grandparents, Samuel and Mary (Milligan) Craig, died in Armstrong county, Pa.
Crawford, Ralph W., Redbank Furnace p. o., East Brady, ticket, freight and tele- graph agent for the A. V. R. R., and also agent for Adams Express Company, was born at Mckeesport, Allegheny county, in 1853. He was a son of Joel B. and Elizabeth (Bugh) Crawford. He commenced his railroad life in 1869, in the employ of the A. V. R. R., and fitted himself for a telegrapher, and in 1881 was appointed agent for the company. He was married in 1878 to Emma Chaney, of Armstrong county. They have had four children-Lizzie, Mabel, Ralph, and Charles P.
Cresswell, Dr. Robert, West Millville p. o., Millville, a physician and surgeon of Millville, was born in Indiana county in 1842, and fitted himself for his profession and settled in Armstrong county in 1866, and in 1867 settled in Millville in the practice of his profession, where he now enjoys the confidence of his many friends. He was mar- ried in 1870 to Phyanna Cribbs. They have had two children-Clara and Ralph. Robert is a brother of Dr. John Cresswell, of New Bethlehem.
Crisman, Carson S., North Pine Grove p. o., Farmington, was born at Blairsville, Indiana county, on September 29, 1826. He was of the third children (twin to Cor- nelius) in a family of six children of Benjamin and Sarah Crisman. Of this family of parents and children Carson is the only one now living. They first came to Clarion county in 1840. Carson learned the carpenter trade and worked at it for several years. In and about Clarion borough stand many of the evidences of his labor. For a time he was engaged in the mercantile business at Newmansville, but since 1875 he has been the leading merchant at North Pine Grove. Mr. Crisman never married, and has been content to travel life's devious path singly and alone. In politics he takes no active part, but generally supports the Republican nominees. Of German parentage, the family have been associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Crum, O. J., Monroe p. o., Beaver, was born in the town of Beaver on April 5, 1840.
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He is a carriage and wagon manufacturer at Monroeville. He enlisted in Company A, Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, in March, 1865, and was discharged in June, 1865. His parents were John and Mary (Snyder) Crum. Mr. Crum was born in Westmoreland county, and came to Beaver about 1839. O. J. Crum was married on January 25, 1866, to Elizabeth Connor, a daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Boyer) Connor, of Richland. They have had a family of six children, five of whom are now living-Francis H., Celia C., Della I., Milda E., and Vertie L.
Dahle, Reuben J., Elk City p. o., Elk, is a farmer, and was born in Elk township on February 17, 1828. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah (Crousehoar) Dahle. His paternal grandfather, Philip Dahle, settled in Elk in 1820. His children were George, John, Peter, Jacob, David, Daniel, and Philip. The children of Jacob were Maria, Lavina, Urias S., Reuben J., Sarah, Lucinda, George W., Clara A., and Franklin. Reuben J. Dahle was married in 18 --- to Margaret Thompson. They have had a family of six children-Nancy, Thomas, Andrew, Mahal, Clara A., and Ida. Margaret was a daughter of Thomas E. Thompson, of Beaver.
Davis, William, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, a son of Isaiah and Sarah (McVeigle) Davis, was born in Bedford county, Pa., in 1812, and settled in Clarion county in 1840. He was married in 1836 to Mary Copenhaven, of Centre county, who was born on January 31, 1814. They had a family of nine children-John C. (deceased), Thomas J., Rachel, William H., Winfield S., Sarah E., George D., Millard F. (deceased), and one who died in infancy. Mr. Davis is a blacksmith by trade, a business which he has followed for forty years. He also owns a farm of fifty acres.
Davis, Mrs. E. L., Callensburg p. o., Licking, a daughter of David Kister was born in Columbia county in 1822, and settled in Clarion county in 1835. She was married in 1840 to James Davis, who was born in Westmoreland county, Pa. They had a family of seven children, six of whom are now living - William G. (deceased), John W., Mary J., David R., Thomas H., Adam H., James F. William G. enlisted in Company A and served to the close of the war.
Davis, Thomas, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, was a son of William and Mary (Coopen- shaven) Davis, and was born in Huntington county in 1845, and settled in Clarion county at an early age, and now owns a farm of ninety-nine acres. He enlisted in 1862 in Company H 103d Pennsylvania Volunteers ; was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C., and held at Andersonville, Florence, and Charleston.
Dehner, J. L. Alum Rock p. o., Richland, was born in Allegheny City on August 20, 1843, is a farmer and oil producer, and owns 100 acres of land. He enlisted in Company G 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers in July, 1862, and served during the war, and participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, and the battle of the Wil- derness. His parents were John M. and Christine (Bomgardner) Dehner, who were natives of Germany. J. L. was married on September 17, 1872, to Mary A. Beatty, a daughter of William and Polly (Guthrie) Beatty, natives of Clarion county. J. L. and Mary have had a family of three children - Arthur Laverne, Albert B., and Maud C.
Deitrich, John M., Fern p. o., Ashland, an oil producer, was born in Ashland town- ship on December 13, 1856, and was a son of William and Catherine (Beausang) Deit- rich, both natives of Prussia. They settled in Ashland in 1854, and cleared and improved a farm, a part of which is now owned by their son, John M. Their children now living are Elizabeth, Minnie, John M., Mary E., William, and Charlie. John M. was married in 1885 to Lura A., daughter of John Lindsay, of Elk township. John M. is prominently identified with the oil business and owns an interest in thirty-two producing wells, and enjoys the distinction of putting down the first well in the Fern district.
Dietterich, L. W., Wentling Corners p. o., Beaver, was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1848, and came to Clarion county in 1868, and to Went- ling's Corners in 1880, where he has a general store and is now postmaster. His parents were Rev. John F. and Elizabeth (Rheinhard) Dietterich, of Salem. L. W. was married on December 31, 1872, to E. A. Shaner, a daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah (Mong) Shaner, of Salem. L. W. and E. A. have had one child - Howard K.
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Delo, William B., Knox p. o., Edenburg, was born in Beaver township on Novem- ber 16, 1851, and was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wilds) Delo, of Beaver township. Mr. Delo was appointed postmaster on May 5, 1885. He was married on September 23, 1873, to Alice J. Kanan, of Strattanville, Clarion county. They have had a family of six children - James M., Edward L., Maude M., George A., and Blanche.
Delp, George, Piolett p. o., New Bethlehem, undertaker, and farmer, was born in the township of Porter, Pa., in 1839, and was married in 1860 to Elizabeth A. Pence, who was born in Porter, Pa., in 1837. She was a daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Do- verspike) Pence. They were among the early families of New Bethlehem, Pa., and died in Porter, Pa., she in 1878, and her husband, Jacob, died in 1881. Jacob and Lydia had a family of eleven children, seven of whom are now living. Their son George enlisted in the 103d; was taken prisoner and died while confined in Anderson- ville prison on August 19, 1864. George Delp was a son of Nicholas and Sarah (Foringer) Delp. Nicholas was born in Porter, Pa., in 1812, and died in 1874, and his wife, Sarah, was born in Armstrong county, Pa., in 1819. They were married in 1838, and had a family of nine children, four of whom are now living -George, Lewis, Margaret M., and Sarah Jane. Nicholas was a son of Lewis and Elizabeth Delp, who were early settlers in Porter. Pa. Sarah was a daughter of DeWald and Mary For- enger.
Denniston, Francis M., Knox p. o., Beaver, dealer in torpedoes and nitro-glycerine, and now burgess of the borough, was born in Leesburg, Mercer county, Pa., on Feb- ruary 26, 1845, and came to Clarion county in 1876. His parents are Edward and Mary J. (Coulter) Denniston, of Mercer county. Francis M. Denniston was married on July 13, 1880, to Annie M. Schmader, a daughter of Simon and Annie (Gates) Schmader, of Clarion county. They have one child - Carrie J.
Detar, David, Fryburg p. o., Washington, a son of Joseph Detar, a pioneer of Beaver, was born in Westmoreland county on December 3, 1833. David came to Fry- burg in 1860, and being learned in the trade of a machinist and wheelwright, bought the foundry property in that place. Here are manufactured threshers, plows, stoves, and general castings usual to a well-regulated foundry and machine shop. David Detar married Sarah Jane Hollis, who bore him six children. In every sense Mr. Detar is a self made man ; having but little capital at the start, he has by industry and persever- ance built up a comfortable property, and believes in making life pleasant for his whole family, as well as himself. He is a prominent member of the Lutheran Church.
Dinger, Michael, Shannondale p. o., Millville, one of the representative and suc- cessful farmers of Clarion county, was born in Schuylkill county in 1825, and was a son of Jacob and Catherine Dinger, who were married and settled in Red Bank township in 1833. They had a family of thirteen children, five of whom are now living-Peter, John, Michael, Barbara, and Lydia. Jacob was born in 1781, and died in 1835, and his wife, Lydia, was born in 1792, and died in 1874. Jacob held several of the town offices, and purchased on settlement eleven hundred acres. Michael was married in 1854 to Sarah Craft, of Beaver township, who was born in 1834. Their children are as follows: Philip, Henry, Katie, Annie, John Franklin, Emma Frances, George Irvin, Celesta Louisa, Minnie Ida, and Michael Calvin. Sarah was a daughter of Jacob and Fanny (Inhoof ) Craft. They were born in Switzerland, and came to Lancaster county in 1805, and settled in Red Bank township in 1815, where they died, leaving a family of seven children. Michael Dinger has been collector and school director. He is a large farmer, and is also largely engaged in stock raising.
Dougherty, Andrew, Frogtown p. o., Millville, was born in Ireland in 1814, and was a son of James and Catharine Dougherty, who had a family of three children - Jane, Margaret, and Andrew. Andrew came to America in 1830, and settled in Chester county as a stone-worker on the Girard College building. In 1834 he purchased his present homestead farm of 218 acres, and in 1835 brought his parents out from Ireland. His father died in Jefferson county in 1863, at the age of eighty-four years. Andrew was married in 1850 to Eliza Pheley, who was born in Ireland in 1824. They had a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living-William James, Catharine,
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John, Mary, Eliza, Anna, and Andrew, jr., who died at the age of eleven and one-half years. Catharine married Edward Dougherty. They have had two children-Mary G., and Thomas Andrew.
Dougherty, Thomas, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, a merchant, was born in 1820, and was a son of Neal and Nancy (McLaughlin) Dougherty. He came to America with his father, Neal, who first settled in St. Johns, N. B., in 1823, and in 1834 they settled in Clarion county, Pa. Thomas was married in 1841 to Rosanna Thompson, a daugh- ter of Samuel Thomson, who was one of the pioneers of Clarion county. They had a family of seven children-Samuel T., Josephine, George D., James P., Jennie, Will- iam T., Clarissa (deceased). Thomas Dougherty spent his early days engaged in farm- ing, and commenced his mercantile life by clerking, at first for five years, after which he went into business for himself.
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