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party. He settled in Clarion county in 1858. With several changes of occupation he became engaged in the mercantile business in 1873. He was a son of Arthur and Mar- gary J. (Duffy) O'Donnel, who were born in Dauphin county, who late in life moved to Clearfield, Butler county, where they died. John D. has been one of the most ener- getic business men of the place, and doing what he could for the improvement of the place, and taken an active part in all affairs concerning the town.
Orr, Robert, Knox p. o., Edenburg, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, on March 20, 1833, and came to Canada with his parents, Charles and Eliza (Crickmiles) Orr, in 1837, and to the United States in 1851, and to Clarion county in 1870. He is now the proprietor of the Edenburg House, on State street. He was married on October 6, 1860, to Samantha Raymond, a daughter of William and Mary L. (Leman) Raymond, of Canada, and now of Petrolia. They have had one child-Emma J.
Owens, Amos Williams, Venus, Venango county, p. o., Washington, was born at the place now known as Strattonville on August 19, 1812. He was the second of eleven children born to Andrew and Elizabeth Owens, one of the earliest pioneer families of the county. The early life of Amos was spent on the farm ; when old enough he learned the carpenter's trade at which he worked for many years. He was married in 1842 to Margaret Henlen. Mr. Owens is a self made man and is in comfortable circumstances. For eighteen years he was proprietor of the hotel at Lineville, and was postmaster there several years; was county commissioner in 1848-49, and also in 1850. Prior to 1850 Mr. Owens was a Democrat, but since the formation of the Republican party has fol- lowed its fortunes. He is trustee and licensed exhorter of the M. E. Church, and has now retired from active life.
Palmer, J. M., Phillipston p. o., East Brady, a general merchant, ticket, freight and depot agent of the A. V. R. R .. and also agent for Adams Express, at Phillipston, was born at Lapier, Mich., January 31, 1854, and was a son of Joel and Susan (Merritt) Palmer, who were born in Vermont. J. M. was married in 1884 to Emme E. Pritner, of Clarion county. They have had one child-Bessie. Emma was a daughter of Henry C. Pritner. Joel M. Palmer was born in 1804 and died in 1879, leaving a widow and three children-Diantha, J. M. and Susan J. J. M. settled in Clarion county in 1883, and embarked in the mercantile business at Phillipston in 1884.
Panton, James W., Foxbury p. o., Richland, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on December 24, 1839, and came to the United States in 1862, and in 1870 he settled in Clarion county, Pa. He is a farmer and oil producer, and a member of the firm of Edwards & Co., oil well tool manufacturers. His parents were William and Jane (Tay- lor) Panton. James M. Panton was married in 1874, to Isabella Watson, a daughter of Alexander and Susan (Robb) Watson, of Aberdeen, Scotland. James M. has a fam- ily of five children-Edwin A., William J., Nellie, Clyde C., and Allen H.
Patterson, J. I., Knox p. o., Edenburg, is a druggist on Main street, and council- man of the borough. He was born in Freeport, Armstrong county, on July 14, 1856, and came to Clarion county in January, 1878. His parents were J. A. and Elizabeth (Hill) Patterson, of Armstrong county. He was married on September 27, 1883, to Laura J. Forker, a daughter of John L. and Rebecca (Reed) Forker, of Edenburg.
Payne, Thomas Jefferson, Tylersburg p. o., Farmington, was born at Norwich, Che- mango county, N. Y., on May 16, 1839, and was the eleventh child born to William and Lydia Payne. Thomas lived at home until twenty years of age, after which he learned the wagon making trade. He married Lodena L., a daughter of Asa Lewis, of Triangle, Broome county, N. Y. They came to Warren county about 1865, where they lived for one year, after which they came to Clarion county. During his residence here Mr. Payne has been one of the prominent business men of the county. He is an ex- tensive lumberman, and has oil interests elsewhere. He has been a successful, self made business man and is now one of the firm of Payne & Green, leading merchants of Tylers- burg. In the year 1885 Mr. Payne suffered a severe loss in the death of his beloved wife. In political life he is a strong Democrat. He is a devoted member of the M. E. Church, and at present is superintendent of the Sabbath school.
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Pierce, Isaac, West Freedom p. o., Perry, was born in Chester county in 1838, and settled in Clarion county in 1867. He was married in 18- to Matilda Wise. They had a family of eight children-John W., Louie, Anna L., Joseph C., Neton K., Frank- lin J., Jesse A., and Marshall Burton. Isaac enlisted in 1861 in the Second Delaware Infantry and was discharged in 1864. His father, Joseph S., married Priscilla Hoops. They had a family of eleven children, ten of whom are now living. Joseph S. died in 1886, and his wife in 1885.
Phillips, Benjamin Wilson, Lickingsville p. o., Washington, was born in Porter town- ship, Clarion county, on August 18, 1855, and was one of the children of George V. and Katharine F. Phillips. His early life was spent on the farm and at school. For two years he worked in a store. He read medicine with Dr. Wick, at New Bethlehem, and afterwards attended lecture courses at the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, and also at the Cleveland Medical College, and was graduated in 1876. After grad- uating he settled for two years in Salem, Armstrong county, and in 1878 he came to Lickingsville to practice medicine and surgery. Here he became acquainted with and married Elizabeth K. Gilbert. They have had three children. One girl is dead, and two boys are now living. Dr. Phillips is a thoroughly energetic man, and has, by his own diligence, made himself the successful practitioner he now is.
Phipps, Harmon, Valley p. o., Ashland, is a farmer, and was born in Ashland town- ship on August 7, 1841. He was a son of Nathan and Christina (Ghost) Phipps. His paternal grandfather was Nathan Phipps, sr., who settled in Ashland about 1805 and cleared and improved the farm which is now occupied by Harmon. His children were John, Anna, Nathan, James, Marshall, Eli, Samuel, Elijah, Elizabeth, and Polly. His wife was Elizabeth Updegraff. Nathan, jr., was born and lived and died on the old homestead. His children were Elizabeth, John, Harmon, Keturah, Mary J., Craft, Susan, and Tervilla. Harmon now occupies the old homestead on which he was born and reared. He was married in 1876 to Harriet Berlin, a daughter of George N. and Susan (Cook) Berlin.
Phipps, Valentine, Shippensville p. o., Elk, was born in Ashland township on Jan- uary 8, 1838, and was a son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Cook) Phipps. His paternal grandfather, Nathan Phipps, was a pioneer of Ashland township. Valentine was brought up in the county, and served in the late War of the Rebellion, enlisting as second lieu- tenant in Company E, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves, in April, 1861 ; was promoted to first lieutenant on November 12, 1861, and to captain on August 1, 1862 ; to major by brevet in 1865, for gallant services in the Wilderness campaign, and was honorably dis- charged at the expiration of his service. He was married in 1867 to Ada Shaffer, a daughter of Jacob and Mary A. (Camp) Shaffer, of Shippensville. Valentine and Ada have three children-Emma E., Jacob W., and Mary E.
Platt, W. G., Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, superintendent of the Eldorado saw-mill and boat-building yards, also owner of sixteen acres of land in Clarion county, was a son of Alexander Platt, who enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Third Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died while in the army. His mother was Mary (Walters) Platt. He was married in 1882 to Jennie Yarger. They have had two children-Ollie Maud and Nellie Carell.
Pollock, George Knox, Pollock p. o., Perry, a son of Thomas and Eleanor (Knox) Pollock, was born on March 24, 1826, and married April 6, 1854, to Rachel J. Longwell. They had a family of four children-Theresa F., born April 1, 1855, and married J. W. Kerr ; William W., born August 25, 1856; Robert H., born June 20, 1858 ; and Josie S., born August 6, 1863. George Knox Pollock is now engaged in farming, and occu- pies a farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres. He has held the office of school director, and also that of supervisor.
Pollock, James, Pollock p. o., Perry, was a son of Thomas and Margaret (Fruit) Pollock, and grandson of Charles Pollock, and was born in Clarion county, Pa., in 1813. He was married on July 30, 1842, to Elizabeth Stewart. He is a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church, and was commissioned justice of the peace by Governor Pollock on March 13, 1855, for a term of five years. He was the first postmaster at
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Pollock p. o., and served for a term of two years, 1869 and 1870. He now has eight oil wells on his farm of seventy-five acres, three of which are producing. His children were as follows : A son born in 1843, and lived but two days; Thomas, born September 5, 1844 ; Nancy Jane, born March 2, 1847 ; James Montgomery, born September 15, 1849; Mary Elizabeth, born November 2, 1851 ; Samuel Stewart, born June 19, 1855, died August 18, 1861 ; and Margaret Ann, born January 2, 1861.
Pollock, Samuel G., Pollock p. o., Perry, a son of Charles and Caroline (Richards) Pollock, was born in Clarion county on May 23, 1857, and was married in 1883 to Eliza McFarland, of Clarion county, who was a daughter of William and Mary A. Mc- Farland. They have had one child-C. Leslie. Mr. Pollock is now engaged in farm- ing and the oil business.
Porter, Andrew Jackson, Scotch Hill p. o., Farmington, was born in Richland town- ship, Clarion county, Pa., on May 22, 1817. He was one of the family of ten children of Joseph M. and Janette Porter, pioneers of the county. In 1827 the family came to the neighborhood of Scotch Hill. Andrew J. Porter became engaged in lumbering with his father, and upon the death of the latter succeeded to the business, which he has ever since conducted. When about thirty years old he married Nancy Porter. They had but one child. His wife lived only four years. In 1877 he married Mrs. Emily A. Elgin, by whom he also had one child. Mr. Porter is a plain but substantial business man, whose success in life has been achieved by hard work. In politics he has taken no active part, but adheres to the Democratic principles.
Potter, Adam, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, son of Adam and Barbara (Palmer) Potter, was born in Centre county, Pa., in 1817, and settled in Clarion county, Pa., in 1822; married Rebecca J. Thompson, a daughter of Samuel Thompson. He is engaged in lumbering and farming, living on his present farm of 134 acres since 1849. He has held the office of constable for eighteen years, and has held most all of township offices. He enlisted in 1861 in Company F, Sixty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, taken prisoner at Fair Oaks, and served his full time. He now receives a pension.
Rankin, James Lemon, Catfish p. o., East Brady, was born in the town of Madison, Pa., in 1843, and was married in 1867 to Sarah E. London. They have had a family of five children-William E., Harry G., Charles M., John B., and Ralph A. James L. enlisted in 1862 in Company E, Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was dis- charged at the close of the war. His two brothers also enlisted and served to the close of the war, when they were dischaged. James was a son of William W. and Mary (Mortimer) Rankin. Mary died in 1875, and her husband William, who was born in 1819, died in 1883, leaving three sons and one daughter-Joseph L., James M., George W., and Elizabeth Jane. William W. Rankin was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ran- kin, who came from Ireland, and were early settlers in Clarion county, Pa. But two of their children are now living-J. B. and Rachel.
Rarer, A. J., Callensburg p. o., Licking, was a son of Daniel and Margaret (Slack) Rarer, and was born in Mifflin county, Pa., July 17, 1824. He was married in 1846 to Elizabeth McIntyre, who was born in Centre county, Pa., in 1827. They have had a family of eleven children-Lawrence C. (died at the age of eight years), Mary Isabel (Payne), George E., Elizabeth W. (Betch), Sarah A. (Klingensmith), Nancy E. (Mays), Margaret (deceased), John C., Johanna, Henrietta M., and one who died in infancy. Mr. Rarer is a wagon-maker by trade, a business which he has followed all his life. He has held most all of the borough offices, and is now burgess, an office which he has held for three terms. His father, Daniel Rarer, was born in 1790 and died in 1862. He had a family of twelve children, eight of whom are now living.
One of the oldest families who settled in Clarion county was that of Christian and Susannah (Shafer) Rhodes, who came here about the year 1786. They had a family of ten children. Susannah died and Christian married Elizabeth Nulf, and they had three children, the second child being Abraham, who was married in 1839 to Jane Shaffner. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are now living-Solomon C., Susannah,. James, Levi, Martha V., and Mary V. (twins). Abraham was born in Limestone in
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1818, and died on August 25, 1884. He was born and died on the old homestead farm. Jeremiah enlisted in 1861, and was wounded and died at the battle of Gettysburg. Sol- omon C. enlisted in the Fourteenth, and served three years. Levi was a son of Abra- ham and Jane Rhodes, and was married on February 6, 1879, to Sarah McKillip, a daughter of Archie McKillip. They have had four children-Esther Jane, Otis Earl, Emmet C., and Lillian O. Levi now owns and occupies the old homestead farm of one hundred acres.
Rickenbrode, John M., Fryburg p. o., Washington, was born in what is now Clarion, formerly Venango county, Pa., November 21, 1824. His estimable wife, Barbara Kapp, was born on May 30, 1828. They were married April 20, 1848. Their children were E. G., Ellen H., Alice M., Rosa E., and Ida A. John M. Rickenbrode was brought up and always lived on a farm, and his life as a farmer has been remarkably successful. He commenced life a poor boy, working on the farm during season, cutting wood during the winter, and at the cobbler's bench during evenings. By earnest, patient toil, he has amassed a fortune. He is a prominent member of the Lutheran Church.
Rickenbrode, Samuel Davidson, Venus p. o., Washington, the youngest of the chil- dren of John and Sophie Rickenbrode, was born in Washington township, Pa., on May 27, 1845. Until he was sixteen years old he stayed at home on the farm. He then spent four years in the oil region, after which he went into the lumber woods of Michi- gan. In 1865 he returned to his home. This same year he married Callie M. Amsler. They have had a family of three children, only two of whom are now living. Mr. Rickenbrode is a substantial farmer, owning one hundred and forty-five acres known as the Solomon Dale farm. The family are earnest members of the Evangelical Associa- tion. In politics Mr. Rickenbrode is a Republican.
Rimer, David A., Rimersburg, a leading farmer of Rimersburg, Pa., was born in Northampton county, Pa., at Mount Bethel, in 1815. He was a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hilyard) Rimer, who came to Clarion county and settled in Toby in 1815. They had a family of three sons and one daughter. Jacob was a tailor by trade, and died at the age of seventy-eight years. After settling in Toby, they had five children, making a family of eight in all, four of whom are now living-Christopher, David A., Susan, and Mary Ann. David was married in 1840 to Susan Newell, a daughter of Robert Newell. She died the same year that she was married. He then married for his second wife Mary Patton in 1854. They have had a family of eight children-John T. C., Alva, Patton, Harry McWilliams, David E., Edward Sharard, Mary E., Maggie A. John T. C. was a graduate of Worcester College, and also was graduated from the Baltimore Medical College in 1880, and is practicing in Curllsville, Clarion county. David A. Rimer held the commission of major. He has filled many responsible posi- tions, and has been guardian for several families, and is an active man in church enter- prise and county affairs.
Royce, Charles N., Phillipston p. o., East Brady, was appointed superintendent of the Penn Green Line Car Shop and Transportation Company in 1874. He was born in Orwell, Addison county, Vermont, in 1847, and was a son of Nathan and Percis M. Royce. Nathan died in Clymer, N. Y., in November, 1878, leaving a widow who was born in 1813 and seven children. Charles N. was married in 1876 to Mamie Arnold, of Kittanning, Armstrong county. They have one son, Charles Arnold, born in 1878. Mr. Royce has served the town as justice of the peace for ten years, was a supervisor and a member of the school board.
Rutherford, George, Fisher p. o., Mill Creek, was born in Westmoreland county in 1829, and came to Clarion county in 1832. He was married in 1863 to Margaret Rifenbusick. They have had three children-John G., William L., and James E. G. George has been assessor for a number of years, was elected justice of the peace in 1882, has also been a school director, and overseer of the poor. He is now engaged in farm- ing. His father was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1825 and married Mary McMillen. His brother, John G., enlisted in One hundred and Forty-ninth Pennsyl- vania Volunteers, and was killed at the battle of the Wilderness.
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Ryan, Thomas, Alum Rock p. o., Licking, a son of Patrick, who was born in Ireland in 1818, and married in 1845 to Margaret Clancy, and emigrated to America in 1848. They had a family of ten children, four of whom are now living-Patrick (deceased), Michael (deceased), Bridget (deceased), John, Mary, Annie, Thomas, Catherine (de- ceased), Margaret (deceased), and one who died in infancy. Thomas Ryan is a young and enterprising farmer, and occupies a farm of twenty acres.
Scheffer, Rev. John A., Allentown p. o., Salem, was born in Beaver City, Clarion county, on June 17, 1846, and is a minister of the Lutheran Church, a graduate from Muhlenburg College, Allentown, in 1872. He was also graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia in 1875. In 1872 he took the degree of A. B., and in 1875 received the degree of M. A. For nine years he was a missionary in Nova Scotia, and is now missionary pastor in Allentown. His parents were William and Per- cilla (Kribbs) Scheffer, of Salem township. His wife was S. E. Seibert, to whom he was married on June 5, 1883.
Scheffer, Samuel S., Lamartine p. o., Salem, was born in Salem township on Decem- ber 2, 1849. He is a farmer, and owns a farm of fifty-six acres. His parents were Will- iam and Percilla (Kribbs) Scheffer, of Salem, who came to Clarion county in 1822. Samuel S. was married on December 7, 1876, to Olive A. De Turk, who was born on December 6, 1856, a daughter of John and Lydia (Rossman) De Turk, who came from Berks county about 1836. They have had three children-Bernice A., born December 13, 1878; Emma D., born September 9, 1880 ; Orpah H., July 23, 1883.
Scheffer, William, Lamartine p. o., Salem, was born in the township of Hempfield on May 26, 1819. His grandfather, John Adam Scheffer, was a native of Germany, and was born in 1751, and died in 1840. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His parents were John and Barbara (Best) Scheffer, who came to Clarion county in 1822. John died in 1863, at the age of seventy-nine years, and his wife, Barbara, died in 1874, at the age of eighty-three years. William was married on October 22, 1844, to Priscilla Kribbs, a daughter of Christian and Maria S. (Gudekunst) Kribbs. They have seven children now living-Rev. John A., of Allentown, George E., Samuel S., Christian K., William M., Rev. Nathaniel, of Saxonburg, Butler county, Araminta C., wife of John L. Altman, of Lyons, Rice county, Kan.
Seigworth, Anthony L., Scotch Hill p. o., Farmington, was born in Pine Grove township, Venango county, Pa., on January 1, 1826. He was one of the children of John D. Seigworth, the pioneer who came there in 1817. Anthony was raised on a farm near Fryburg, where his early life was spent. At the age of twenty-two years he purchased an interest in the Licking Furnace, but misfortune overtook the business and the works were sold by a sheriff in 1850. Mr. Seigworth married Eliza Moore, who bore him ten children, seven of whom are living. After his unfortunate investment in the furnace Mr. Seigworth began farming, at which he has been fairly successful. Re- cently however he has engaged in the mercantile business at Scotch Hill, in company with other well-known gentlemen. Since the formation of the Republican party Mr. Seigworth has supported its nominees.
Seigwarth, George Mahle, Lickingsville p. o., Farmington, was born in Stark county, O., on August 27, 1827. Although not christened with a middle name, he has adopted the name of Mahle in honor of his mother's family surname. George M. Seigwarth is a direct descendant of the pioneer family of Seigwarth's who first settled in Washington township, Pa. His first business venture was in connection with the old Licking Furnace, and each of the several persons interested were financially broken. But George M., who was then a young man, took the property and succeeded in saving a part, at least, of his investment. By careful management he has acquired a compe- tence, and made each of his children a handsome present in property. George M. Seigwarth married Rosina Bower. They have had ten children.
Seigwarth, John, Fryburg p. o., Washington, was one of the older children of George Seigwarth, who came to Washington in 1817, and was one of the original pioneer fami- lies. John married Rosina, a daughter of Christian Henlen, also a member of the first three families. The children born to this marriage were John, Katharine, Mary, Rosina,
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Elizabeth, Anthony L., Margaret, Jacob, David, Clara, and Nancy. Of these eleven children, Elizabeth, Anthony L., David, and Clara are the only ones now living. David married Mary E., a daughter of Justus Mahle. They had a family of seven chil- dren. David Seigwarth was raised on the farm, and his early training has made him one of the best farmers in the township. He is one of the leading members of the Lu- theran Church.
Seigwarth, Solomon, Lickingsville p. o., Washington, was born on July 28, 1833, in this township, and was the son of John G. and Mary K. E. (Mahl) Seigwarth, a mem- ber of one of the first families of the town. The father engaged in farming and also worked at the iron furnace, where Solomon obtained his first knowledge in practical business life. Upon the early training he has thus got he has built and enlarged until he is to-day one of the most successful and wealthy of Washington's native sons. He was married in June, 1861, to Ann E. Deaner. They have had a family of six children. About 1864 Mr. Seigwarth became engaged in the mercantile business at Lickingsville, a business which he still carries on, besides large farm interests, the result of close appli- cation to business. He is superintendent of the Evangelist Association Sunday-school and one of the trustees of the society. He has also contributed largely toward defray- ing the expenses of building and maintaining the church. His father, John G., died in 1871.
Shanar, J. L., Knox p. o., Edenburg, was born in Rockland, Venango county, Pa., on October 13, 1846, and came to Clarion county in 1871. He is a dealer in jewelry, pianos, and organs, on Main street. His parents are Mathias and Jane (Stewart) Sha- nar, of Clarion county. J. L. Shanar was married on October 30, 1872, to Hannah J. Storey, a daughter of Alexander and Juliette (Campbell) Storey, of Petrolia, Butler county, Pa. They have one child-Charles R. Shanar.
Shallenberger, F. L., Callensburg p. o., a son of John L. and Melinda (McCon- aughy) Shallenberger, was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., in 1855. In 1878 he set- tled with his father in Clarion county, and there became engaged as a clerk in a store. In 1881 he embarked in the mercantile business for himself and opened a general store at Callensburg under the firm name of W. A. Hindman & Co. He was married in 1882 to Ida M. Over, of Clarion county. They have had one child-John O. Mr. Shal- lenberger has held the office of town treasurer, and is now councilman. His father, John L., was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., in 1829, and his mother was born in 1830.
Sheaffer, S. Taylor, Redbank, the superintendent of the Northwestern Coal and Iron Company, and the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, and iron companies located in Redbank township, was born in Cumberland county in 1846, and was a son of George and Ann E. (Grissinger) Sheaffer. Ann E. was born in York county, and her husband in Cumberland county. He died in 1880 at the age of sixty-seven years, leaving a widow and one son-S. Taylor. They had a family of three children. The father, one son, and one daughter died within a space of thirty days from a fever. S. Taylor Sheaffer was married in 1874 to Alice M. Fleming, a daughter of Wilson Flem- ing, of Boiling Springs, Cumberland county They have had three children-Frank B., Jessie A., and Virginia May. S. Taylor was reared on the farm and fitted for business life. From 1863 to 1870 he was engaged in teaching, and in the service of the gov- ernment at Washington. In 1870 he became book-keeper, was then assistant manager, and in 1876 was made manager of the Antietam Iron Works near Sharpsburg, Md., and in 1881 was appointed chief book-keper of the Coleman estate, known as R. W. Coleman's Heirs & Co., at Cornwall, Lebanon county, and in 1882 transferred his interest to the superintendency of his present charge.
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