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Hahn, John B., Church p. o., Beaver, was born in Germany on September 10, 1831, and came to the United States in 1832 with his parents, John B. and Christena (Long) Hahn. He is a farmer and owns 300 acres, and is also engaged in the boat building business and a member of the firm of Bates & Hahn, of Piney. He was married on October 20, 1858, to Barbara Hahn, a native of Germany. They have four children now living - Katie C., George A., Mary J., and Maggie.
Hamilton, Wesley K., East Brady, ticket, freight, telegraph, and depot agent of the
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A. V. R.R. at East Brady, and express agent, was born in Allegheny county in 1842, and was son of W. B. and Mary (Stephens) Hamilton. He was reared on the farm and enlisted on April 11, 1861, in Company G 28th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served to the close of the war in 1865. He was promoted to quartermaster-sergeant. He be- came engaged in railroading in 1867 and in 1877 he was appointed agent at Brady's. Wesley K. was married in 1871 to Lizzie Owns, of Allegheny. They have had two sons - William A., born 1872, and Edgar T., born in 1873. Mrs. Lizzie Hamilton is an experienced telegrapher. The mother, Mary S. H., died in 1871 leaving a family of eight children.
Hanrahan, John J., Fern p. o., Ashland, proprietor of the Monitor House, of Fern City, was born in Sligo on July 3, 1857, and was a son of John and Bridget (White) Hanrahan, who were natives of Ireland, who settled in Sligo, this county, in 1849, and located in Elk township in 1861, and came to Ashland in 1885. They had a family of eight children - Patrick, James, Edward, John J., Mary, Ella, Kittie, and Alice.
Hartman, Lewis, Callensburg p. o., Rimersburg, was born in Toby township on March 11, 1841, and was a son of William and Susan (Fulmer) Hartman, who were born and married in Berks county, and settled in Toby township in 1841, coming there from Columbia county. William died in March, 1840, at the age of forty-two years. They had a family of ten children, seven of whom are now living, six sons and one daughter. Two sons enlisted and served in the late war. Lewis enlisted and served in Company H 155th Regiment in 1862 and served to the close of the war under Colonel Allen. He was wounded and now carries the ball in his body. He now receives a pension. William enlisted in the same company and regiment and served to the close of the war. The company consisted of eighty-eight men, and at the close of the war only thirty-eight returned, fifty being sacrificed. The surviving sons are Harrison, Josiah, William, Lewis, Jackson, Aaron, and one brother Elisha died in 1882 leaving a widow and four children. Lewis married Ellen Humphrey in 1871. They have had five children - David H., Charles F., Rolland C., and May E. and Mabel J. (twins). Lewis Hartman was formerly a carpenter and a millwright, and settled on his farm in this township in 1870.
Heckman, Noah, Toby p. o., Rimersburg, owner and proprietor of the Toby steam and water mill, which was erected in 1847 on the oldest site in the county. The early log mill was built by John Miller about 1800. Mr. Heckman purchased the mill prop- erty in 1884, having three run of stone. He has greatly improved the property and has added steam power. It is located on Cherry Run and is now doing merchant and cus- tom work. Noah was born in Jefferson county in 1859, and was a son of Jacob and Catharine (Plyner) Heckman. Noah was married in 1883 to Carrie McColough, of Clarion county. They have two sons - Grover Cleveland and George W.
Heeter, G. W. Callensburg p. o., Licking, was born in Clarion county in 1845, and married Rachel A. Bell. They had a family of four children - Harvey B., Phoebe L., William Bryant, and Linda L. Mr. Heeter is largely interested in the manufacture of lumber and boat-building on the Clarion River, and also owns several fine farms, own- ing in all about four hundred and fifty acres. He has held all of the town offices, and has also been county appraiser. His father, Samuel, was born in Reading, Pa., in 1817, and married Mahala Neely, who died in 1860 at the age of thirty eight years. He was a thoroughly reliable citizen and commanded the respect of all who knew him. He died in 1879.
Heeter, Henry C., Callensburg p. o., Licking, was born in Clinton county in 1850, and was married in 1869 to Mary Stover, a daughter of Samuel Stover, of Callensburg. They have had a family of seven children - Orminta E., Richard D., Sarah E., Norval C., Thomas W., Bordley, and Belva. Mr. Heeter is proprietor of a large boat-building house and saw-mill, and also devotes some of his time and attention to farming. He now owns a farm of 167 acres.
Heeter, William S., Monroe p. o., Beaver, was born in Monroeville on March 22, 1855, and is now engaged in oil producing. His parents were George and Susannah (Neely) Heeter, who were natives of Clarion county. He was married on December 8,
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1881, to Ida E. Correll, a daughter of Henry and Charlotte (Shreve) Correll, of Craw- ford county. They have had two children - Eva Maud and Mabel Charlotte.
Heffron, David, North Pine Grove, p. o., Farmington, was born in Farmington township, Pa., on January 17, 1839. He was the second of a family of nine children born to Ferry and Magdalena Heffron. David lived at home until of full age when he started out for himself as a deck hand on an Ohio River steamboat. In 1864 he mar- ried Sarah A. Wolf, of Meigs county, Ohio, who bore him twelve children, ten of whom are now living. Mr. Heffron is an energetic, thorough business man. His business capacity is fully realized and appreciated by the people of the county and he is now one of the commissioners. While in some business transactions he has been unfortunate, yet, as a whole, his life has been successful. In politics he is a firm Democrat. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
Henlen, John W., Fryburg p. o., Washington, was born in Lancaster county on January 14, 1818, and in the next year his father's family came to Washington and was one of its earliest pioneer families. In the family were seven children-Joseph, Nancy, Katie, Christian, John, Henry, and Margaret. Of this pioneer family only James and Margaret (now Mrs. A. W. Owens) are now living. John W. Henlen was married to Elizabeth Kopp. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are now living. Mr. Henlen was always an honest, industrious and successful farmer, and by hard work accumulated a fortune. His farm was among the best in the town. He built on it a substantial brick house and first-class out-buildings, which is now occupied by his widow and son, Seward E., who manage the farm. Mr. Henlen died on July 8, 1884. He was prominent in town affairs, and was one of the leading members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Henry, esq., George T., Piolett p. o., New Bethlehem, was born in Porter, Pa., on July 14, 1824, and was a son of 'Squire William and Margaret (Boyles) Henry, of West- moreland county, Pa. William was born in 1795 and died in March, 1856, and his wife Margaret was born in 1794 and died in 1859. They had a family of three children, of whom George T. Henry is the only one now living. William was a son of John and Esther (McConnell) Henry, of Westmoreland county, who settled in Clarion county in 1800. 'Squire William Henry was justice of the peace for twenty-six years, and has been county commissioner. George T. Henry was married in 1854 to Margaret Beaty. They have had a family of six children-B. Jane, W. P., Nettie, Fanny, Emma, and Sheldon J. 'Squire George T. Henry now owns the old homestead of two hundred and eighteen acres. He has been justice of the peace for five terms, county commissioner, and is now a farmer and stock dealer and grower.
Henry. John D., Piolett p. o., New Bethlehem, postmaster, farmer, and agent for the Leatherwood Co-operative Store, was born in Leatherwood, Clarion county, Pa., in 1830. He was a son of James and Margaret (Brown) Henry, who were born in Clarion county, Pa., in 1805, and married in 1829. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are now living-John D., Mary A., Thomas J., Isabella J., Margaret A., and Evaline M. James died in 1872, and his wife Margaret died in 1873. Margaret was a daughter of Thomas and Mary Brown, and James was a son of John and Esther (McConnell) Henry, who settled in Clarion county in 1800, coming there from West- moreland county, Pa., coming into the wilderness. John D. Henry was married in 1855 to Margaret L. Johnson, who was born in Porter township, Clarion county, Pa., in 1830. They have had a family of two children-Ermina E. and Alvira E.
Henry, William A., Piolett p. o., New Bethlehem, was born in the town of Porter, Pa., in 1823, and was a son of Robert and Betsey (Kirkpatrick) Henry, who were natives of Westmoreland county, Pa. They had a family of fourteen children, eight of whom are now living-Margaret, born in 1809; James K., born in 1815; William A., born in 1823; Robert W., born in 1828; Charles N., born in 1830; David S., born in 1832; Tate M., born in 1840; and Henry H., born in 1842. Four brothers enlisted and served in the late war-David S., Tate M., Henry H., and Isaiah. Isaiah served in the One Hundred and Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, was wounded, taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison, was discharged and died on his way home in 1863. Tate M. is a pensioner,
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having been wounded. William A. Henry was married in 1849 to Susan Ardery, of Porter township, Pa. They have had a family of two children-Margaret E., and Jemimah C., who married P. C. Wells, and now has two children-Carl and Edna. The father, Robert, was born in 1787 and died in 1856. His wife Betsey died in 1835, and Robert married for his second wife Nancy McElhenny. They had a family of three children-Tate M., Henry H., and Isaiah.
Hepburn, Dr. John H., Rimersburg p. o., a physician and surgeon of Rimersburg borough, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1845, and was a son of John and Margaret Hepburn, who settled in Gloucester City, N. J., in 1849, coming there from Scotland. John, sr., died in 1882, aged sixty-five years, leaving a widow and five children, three of whom are now living-Dr. John H., Isabella B., Oliver, and Mrs. Mary E. Ross. One of the daughters, Mrs. Catherine M. Van Meter, died, leaving a family of five children. Dr. John fitted himself for and graduated from the Jefferson Medical Col- lege, at Philadelphia, in 1880, and settled in Clarion county in the practice of his chosen profession.
Hepler, Jesse, Frogtown p. o., Millville, was born in Limestone county on May 22, 1831, and was a son of Adam and Catharine (Brinker) Hepler. Catharine was born in 1806, and her husband Adam was born in Butler county in 1804. He settled with his parents, John and Elizabeth Hepler, in Rimersburg in 1805. They had a family of nine children. Adam and Catharine had a family of eleven children, five of whom are now living-Lavina, Jesse, William, Samuel, and Thomas M. Adam was a blacksmith by trade, but became a farmer in later life. He died in 1870, and his wife in 1872. Jesse was married in 1854 to Elizabeth Mohney, a daughter of Jacob and Christina (Caster) Mohney. Jesse has had a family of seven children, four of whom are now liv- ing-Raymond, Dr. Albert, Philip E., and Christina C., who was married on January 20, 1886, to Gabriel Stahlman.
Hess, Benjamin F., Fern p. o., Ashland, is a carpenter, and was born in Ashland on May 19, 1855, and was a son of Isaac L. and Mary (Perry) Hess. He was brought up in Ashland, and was married in 1881 to Minnie Richards, of Ashland. They have had two children-Austin L. and Violet I.
Hess, Marvin P., Fern p. o., Ashland, a driller, was born in Ashland township on September 11, 1844, and was a son of Isaac L. and Mary (Perry) Hess. He was reared in Ashland, and served as a substitute in the late war in Company F, Ninety- eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was honorably discharged after one year's service. He was married in 1874 to Sarah, a daughter of W. L. and Sarah (Stover) Hickman, of Centreville, Pa. They have had a family of five children-Melvin T., Orin, Maud L., Elva, and an infant son.
Hess, William L., Fern p. o., a farmer and oil producer, was born in Ashland on June 14, 1862, and was a son of Isaac L. and Marietta (Perry) Hess. His paternal grandfather was George Hess, who settled in Ashland in 1813. His children were Isaac L., George, Elizabeth, Anna, and Martha. The children of Isaac L. were George, Mary, Marion P., Rebecca, Isaac P., Jennie, William L., Benjamin F., Elizabeth, and Thomas L. William Hess now occupies the old homestead of his father. He was married in 1874 to Melinda (Dahle) Strotman, of Elk township. They have had a family of five children-William H., Mary L., Norman G., Harry, and Isaac.
Hill, J. W., East Brady, a banker of East Brady, was born in Armstrong county in 1855 and settled in East Brady as cashier of the East Brady Bank in December, 1878. He also became agent for several leading insurance companies. He was a son of John W. and Jane (Bratton Parks) Hill. J. W. was married in 1881 to Hattie L. Reeves, of Armstrong county. They have one son-Reeves Hi.
Hilliard, John, West Millville p. o., Millville, one of the first farmers in Clarion county, was born in Butler county in 1814, and was a son of George and Sarah (War- ner) Hilliard. Sarah was born in Butler county and George was born in Northampton county in 1782 and died in 1859. His wife died in 1852, leaving a family of fifteen children, seven of whom are now living-John, Jacob, Elisha, Daniel, Polly, Jonathan,
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and Ellen. George came to Butler county in 1796, and was in the War of 1812. He was married in Butler county, and in 1826 settled in Redbank township, where they died. John Hilliard was married in 1838 to Lydia Williams, of Northampton county. They have had nine children-Reuben, Anna M., Sylvester, Jane, George, Samuel J., Monroe, Mary E., and Amanda. Mr. Hilliard was a justice of the peace for five years, supervisor for three terms, constable and collector, and a leading and successful man of his town.
Himes, Joseph, New Bethlehem, was born in New Bethlehem in 1812, and is the oldest person now living in the borough who was born there. He was a son of Christian and Margaret (Nulf) Himes, who were born in East Pennsylvania, were mar- ried and settled in what is now called New Bethlehem in 1808. Christian died in 1815 leaving a family of three children - John, Joseph, and Susannah. The widow, Mar- garet, was married in 1820 to Henry Milliron, and settled in Jefferson county, where she died in 1824. Joseph Himes came to Red Bank and was married there in 1835 to Abbey Ann Space, a daughter of Zepheniah and Catherine (Armstrong) Space. They had a family of thirteen children, eight of whom are now living-Zepheniah, John, Catherine, William, Leroy, Sheils, Thomas, and Mary. Finley died at the age of twenty- one years. Margaret married and died at the age of twenty-six years, leaving two children-Gertie Geneva and Joseph Charles; Susannah, Philista Ann, and Mina Jane died when small.
Hindman, Johnston, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, an enterprising and successful farmer, and owning a farm of 11 5 acres, was born in Clarion county in 1844. He was married in 1871 to Sarah Timblin, of Clarion county. They have had five children - Samuel A., Nancy S., Alberta E., Mary A. B., and Sarah L. J. Mr. Hindman held the office of school director for seven years. His father, John L. Hindman, was born in 1804, and is now living in Clarion. He married Nancy Latterner.
Hipple, Dr. Winfield S., New Bethlehem, dentist surgeon of the borough, was born in Butler county, Pa., in 1850. He was a son of John and Jemima (Mitchell) Hipple, of Butler county, Pa. The Doctor was fitted for his profession, and settled in Clarion county, Pa., in 1876, in the practice of his profession, where he now enjoys a large practice. He was married in 1872 to Mary E. St. Clair, of Butler county, Pa., she was a daughter of William Wilson St. Clair. They had a family of five children - Lillie B., Elmer S., Eva J., John C., and Charlie.
Hockman, Henry, Knox p. o., Ashland, is a farmer, and was born in Union county on October 24, 1823. He was a son of Henry and Mary (Frazier) Hockman, who settled in Ashland in 1838, and cleared and improved most of the farm which is now owned by their son Henry. Their children were Ephraim, Catherine, Henry, Lovina, Margaret. Henry now occupies the old homestead. He was married in 1852 to Sabrina Pyles, of Centre county, a daughter of Jacob Pyles. They have had a family of seven children - John E., Sarah M., Samuel W., William H., Mahlon O., James F., and Mary.
Hollingshead, William H., Elk City p. o .. Elk, an oil producer of Elk City, Pa., was was born in Harford county, Md., on March 10, 1842, and was a son of John and Elizabeth A. (Amos) Hollingshead. He settled in Clarion county, Pa., in 1864, and was married in 1863 to Mrs. Sarah Henderson, of Elk, Pa., whose former husband was a soldier in Company E of the Tenth Regiment. They had a family of six children -- Anna, Edward H., Harrison, Cecelia, Francis, and Claude. Sarah was a daughter of Joseph and Susan (Smale) Kiser.
Hoover, Caldwell, Tylersburg, p. o., Farmington, the youngest, except one, of the children of David L. and Mary Hoover, was born in Armstrong county, Pa., July 15, 1829, and came to Farmington in 1836. At the age twenty-nine, Caldwell left home and went in the lumber woods on Tionesta Creek. At twenty-three he united in mar- riage with Eliza Hanna, who bore him eight children. Since marriage he has devoted his time mainly to farming, at which he has been fairly successful. By industry and energy he has built himself up until he possesses a comfortable home and farm. In politics Mr. Hoover as taken no active part, but favors the Republican party. Pre-
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vious to the late war he was a Democrat. The family are members of the M. E. Society.
Hoover, George, Tylersburg p. o., Farmington, was born in Buffalo township, Arm- strong county, Pa., on August 3, 1826. He was the oldest of eight children born to David L. and Mary (Myers) Hoover, one of the oldest and most respected families of that place. Although reared on a farm George early developed an aptness for mechan- ical pursuits and learned and worked at the carpenter's trade. About thirty-five years ago he came to Farmington, Pa., where he has since resided, devoting his attention mainly to farming. At the age of thirty-two years Mr. Hoover was married to Chris- tina Barlett. They have had a family of nine children. He was a Whig in early days and became a Republican upon the formation of the Republican party. In church affairs he is associated with the M. E. Society.
Hosterman, John F., Shippensville p. o., Elk, an oil producer, was born in Beaver township on March 17, 1823, and was a son of Davis and Susannah (Reese) Hoster- man, who settled in Beaver township in 1829. The father was a tanner by trade, and was engaged in business in the pioneer days in Edenburg and Shippensville, locating in Shippensville in 1835. He had five children - Henry, Jacob, John F., Mary J., and David R. John F. is a carpenter and millwright by trade. He was married in 1872 to Mary M., a daughter of Helwig and Frances (Rickenbrode) Mahle, of Elk. They have had two children - Ulysses H. and Mary L.
Howe, George, Scotch Hill p.o., Farmington, the second of eight children born to Abraham and Barbarah Howe, was born in Huntington county on July 11, 1823, and came to Clarion county in 1837, and settled at or near Polk Furnace, after which he removed to James Laughlin's saw-mill, near the mouth of the Piney, in 1838, and in the year following he removed to Knight's Mills, where he remained for five years. He married Janette Simpson and settled on a a farm in this township. They have had fifteen children, ten of whom are living. He has been a successful farmer. George Howe is a quiet, unassuming gentleman, an industrious farmer, and a good neighbor. In political affairs he takes no active part, but favors the Republican party. In church affairs he is prominent, and is a supporter and elder in the Presbyterian Church.
Howe, Nelson B., Knox p. o., Ashland, is a farmer, justice of the peace, and oil producer, of Knox, Pa. He was born in Ashland township, Pa., on July 23, 1849, and was a son of George C. and Barbara E. (Armstrong )Howe. His paternal grandfather, Simeon Howe, and his maternal grandfather, Robert Armstrong, were both pioneer set- tlers in Clarion county, Pa. George Howe settled in Ashland, Pa., in 1832, and cleared and improved the farm which is now owned and occupied by his son Nelson B. His children were Wesley C., Sarah J., John F., Harriet, Mattie and Nelson. Nelson B. was married in 1872 to Clarissa Zellers. They have had a family of five children-Jennie, Adella, Electa B., Mattie J., and Harry Ellery. Clarissa was a daughter of Henry and Susan (Cornish) Zellers, of Elk township, Pa.
Hoy, jr., Adam, New Bethlehem, engaged in the general furniture and undertaking business, was born in Centre county in 1838, and was a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Weckerley) Hoy, who settled in Limestone township in 1841, and came to New Beth- lehem in 1847. In 1854 he commenced his trade, that of the manufacture of furniture, and in 1863 became sole owner of the business. He was married in 1860 to Mary C. Corbett, who was born in 1842. They had a family of six children-Eva A., John W., Charles O., Katie J., Ruth C., and Mamie. Eva has taught school for several terms in the borough graded school.
Hunter, J. L., Knox p. o., Beaver, was born in Monroe township, Clarion county, on December 4, 1862 ; is a farmer and oil producer, and owns 302 acres. His parents were William H. and Priah (Williams) Hunter. William H. was a native of Mercer county and came to Clarion county when a boy. J. L. Hunter was married on April 5, 1885, to Carrie Kribbs, a daughter of Philip and Philista (Fulton) Kribbs, of Monroe township. They have one child-Iva M.
Irvwin, James H., West Millville p. o., Millville, a carriage and wagon manufacturer and repairer, and undertaker of the borough, was born in Armstrong county in 1855,
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and settled in Clarion county in 1877, and became engaged in his present business in 1882. He was married in 1879 to Anna N. Anderson, of Jefferson county. They have had two children. James M. is a son of Benjamin and Margaret (McCormick) Irvwin, of Armstrong county. The have six children-five sons and one daughter.
Jefferds, William L., Knox p. o., Edenburg, was born in Erie, Pa., on August II, 1860, and came to Clarion county in 1884; is engaged in the torpedo and drilling tool business on Main street. His parents were John and Grace (Lander) Jefferds, now liv- ing at Bradford. He was married on June 5, 1886, to Ella G. Mendenhall, a daughter of John G. and Eliza P. (Sloan) Mendenhall. John G. was a native of Centre county and came to Clarion county in 1830, where he died on August 18, 1876.
Johnson, Charles, Foxburg p. o., Richland, was born in Ingatorp, Sweden, on Au- gust 13, 1853, and came to the United States in 1869 and to Foxburg in 1876. He is engaged in the merchant tailor and gents' furnishing goods business, and is also an oil producer. He has a branch store at Clarion.
Johnson, Peter, Monroe p. o., Beaver, was born in Berks county, Pa., on October 16, 1812, and came to Clarion county, Pa., in 1832. He is a farmer and oil producer. His parents were David and Elizabeth (Mench) Johnson. Peter Johnson was married on January 16, 1838, to Christina Hale, a daughter of Jacob and Eve (Knight) Hale, of Clarion county. They have had eleven children-Adam, Daniel, of Ohio; Eliza- beth, wife of A. L. Wood, of Steuben county, N. Y .; Maria, wife of John Moyer ; Judy, wife of Mann Alt; George W., of Ohio ; Mary, wife of Samuel Switzer ; Emma, wife of Moses Wilcox, of New York : Louisa, wife of Isaac Fry, of Ohio; Sadie, wife of Henry Knight; and P. F.
Johnston, David, Valley p. o., Elk, is a farmer, and was born in Centre county on December 5, 1834. He was a son of William and Elizabeth (Ryder) Johnston, who settled in Elk township in 1844. They had eight children-Michael, William, David, Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary A., John and Martin. David was married in 1857 to Mary A., daughter of Jeffries and Elizabeth (Lee) Thompson, of Elk township. They have had three children-Frankie, Dessie, and Robert. David was drafted in the late war, and served in Company G, Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Regiment, and was honorably dis- charged at the close of the war.
Jones, William, Mariasville p. o .. Richland, was born in Berks county, Pa., on Oc- tober 30, 1825, and came to Clarion county, Pa., in 1832. He is a farmer, and now owns and occupies a farm of one hundred and eighteen acres. His parents were George and Catherine Jones, of Berks county, Pa. William Jones was married on December 25, 1845, to Matilda Master, of Beaver, Clarion county, Pa. They have had a family of eight children born to them-Sarah E., now the wife of N. C. McGinness ; Mary A., wife of Andrew Cokley; Denah E., wife of Conrad Simmons, of Oil City ; Catherine, wife of William Vensel ; Charles H., Lydia C., wife of A. Master ; Emma M., wife of Alfred Shoup, of Venango, Pa .; Ellen S., wife of Hugh Tomb. His second wife was E. M. Gilger, to whom he was married on April 15, 1885.
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