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Mr. Ford died on Nov. 16, 1918. He was a member of the Typo- graphical Union and a charter member of the Pressmen Union and one of the delegates to the first convention. He served as president of the local chapter in 1878. Mr. Ford's widow still resides in the old homestead in Erie. They were the parents of ten children, four of whom are now liv- ing, as follows: Mrs. John A. Becker, a sketch of whom appears in this history; Richard E., the subject of this sketch; Everett J., employed on the Erie Dispatch-Herald; and Miss Ruth E., a nationally famed con- tralto, now singing in concert. Those deceased are Mary A., Zetta, Jerry W., Harry L., Lottie, and John Seymour.
Mr. Ford was a life-long Democrat and president of the first ward Democratic Club, which was a power in city politics in the early nineties. He was a member of the Board of Education. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, but was later identified with St. Peter's Cath- edral congregation.
Richard E. Ford received his education in Erie, where he has always lived. In 1913 he became interested in the insurance and real estate busi- ness and was located at 1120 State Street, where he remained until 1920. He now has offices in the Marine National Bank Building, where he carries on a large volume of business in insurance and bonds.
On Aug. 21, 1906, Mr. Ford was united in marriage with Miss Helen Retzbach, of Erie, and the daughter of Edmund and Barbara (Anthony) Retzbach, natives of Germany and leading pioneer citizens of Erie, hav- ing come here in 1869. To Mr. and Mrs. Ford the following children have been born: Helen, died at the age of four years; Natalie, a student in Academy High School; Virginia and Richard Jerry.
Mr. Ford is a Democrat, a member of St. James Catholic Church, and belongs to the Elks and Eagle lodges, the Knights of Columbus, the Cham- ber of Commerce, and the Erie Motor Club. He is an enterprising and prominent business man of Erie.
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William F. Egan. One of the citizens of Erie who has made his own way and built up a substantial business by his own initiative and enter- prise is William F. Egan, owner of the American Heating and Plumbing Company. He was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 25, 1889, and is the son of Fred W. and Margaret (Cantillion) Egan.
Thomas Egan, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, migrated from Ireland to Canada in 1835 and settled at Hamilton, Ont. He served throughout the Civil War with the Union Army and died at the age of 89 years, while serving the government at Washington, D. C. His son, Fred W., was born in Ontario, Canada. He has been interested in the plumbing and heating business during his entire life and now lives retired at Jamestown, Pa. In 1915 Mr. Egan settled in Erie and with his son established the present business. Margaret (Cantillion) Egan, also a native of Canada, is now deceased.
William F. Egan attended the schools of Pittsburgh and at an early age became interested in the plumbing and heating business. He spe- cializes in the installation of heating plants, as well as the plumbing for same.
On Feb. 8, 1910, Mr. Egan was married at Washington, D. C., to Miss Mabel Clara Hammers, of Bellevue, Pa. They have three children: Fred, born in 1912; Clyde, born in 1913; and Perry, born in 1916.
Mr. Egan and his family hold membership in St. Paul's Episcopal Church and he belongs to the Masonic and Elk lodges and the Chamber of Commerce.
Albert Veit is among the prominent pioneer business men of Erie, where he has engaged in the restaurant business for many years. He was born in this city, Oct. 8, 1865, and is the son of Tobias and Anna Elizabeth (Hoffman) Veit.
Tobias Veit was a native of Neupfoltz, Bavaria, where he was born Dec. 6, 1828. He worked on his father's farm until 1848, when he came to the United States, locating in Erie in October of that year. He was em- ployed as a moulder at several foundries in Erie until 1888, when he pur- chased Jacob Kaltenbach's restaurant. He continued the business until May, 1894, when it was purchased by his sons, Albert and Bernard. Mr. Veit was married in November, 1851, to Anna Elizabeth Hoffman, daugh- ter of Adam Hoffman, also of Neupfoltz, Bavaria. Mr. Veit died in 1917 and is buried in Trinity cemetery, Erie. His wife is also deceased. They
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had five children: Albert, the subject of this sketch; Bernard, deceased, was elected mayor of Erie in 1915, but died before beginning his term of office; Maggie, married Peter Leiss; Teckla, the widow of Louis Knaf ; and Lena, married Patrick Foley.
Albert Veit has always lived in Erie. After attending the public schools he engaged in the restaurant business with his father, in which he has since been successfully engaged. His restaurant is located at 154 East 18th Street.
On July 30, 1918, Mr. Veit was married to Miss Marie Oehnnestteter, a native of France. They have no children.
Mr. Veit is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and belongs to the Elks and Eagles lodges.
Alfred P. Lang is among the highly esteemed and well known resi- dents of Erie, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born at Girard, Pa., Sept. 20, 1868, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Weiblein) Lang.
Jacob Lang and his wife were natives of Germany. He settled in Girard, Pa., many years ago and conducted a meat market there until 1874, when he removed to Erie and engaged in the same business. He died in October, 1890, at the age of 48 years and his wife, a daughter of Gotleib Weiblein, died in 1890 also. Mr. and Mrs. Lang had four chil- dren: Alfred P., the subject of this sketch ; Ollie, wife of E. Smith, lives in Erie; Oscar was killed in a railroad accident while in the employ of the New York Central Railroad as a conductor; and Fredericka, twin sister of Oscar, married W. W. Johnson, of Buffalo, N. Y., and she is deceased.
Alfred P. Lang was six years of age when his parents removed to Erie, and he was educated in the public schools here. He engaged in busi- ness with his father for a number of years, later he became interested in the summer resort business at Four Mile Creek, and in 1907 entered the employ of the Erie Street Railway Company as a motorman. Since 1912 he has served as an inspector for this company. He lives at 1841 East Lake Road.
On June 26, 1890, Mr. Lang was united in marriage with Miss Addie Little, of Mill Creek, Pa., and the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Lan- don) Little. To them were born five children, as follows: Mary E.,mar- ried Stephen Schimeck, and she died at the age of 25 years, in 1916, leaving a daughter, Melverta; Alfred, Jr., died in 1916, while serving in the U. S.
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Navy, in the Chelsea Hospital, Boston, Mass .; Ethel, married Ernest Forest, lives in Erie, and has four children, Ernest, Gladys, Melvia, and Betty Mae; Emory, married Josephine Childs, lives in Erie, and they have two children, Alfred and Norma; and Lavina, born in 1912, a student at East High School, Erie.
Politically, Mr. Lang is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and belongs to the Elks and Moose lodges, the Woodmen of the World, Maccabees, East Erie Turners and the Eagles.
Joseph M. Schilling, a member of the State Legislature, ranks among the prominent and influential citizens of Erie. He was born at Ashland, Pa., Aug. 25, 1881, and is the son of John B. and Carolina (Schodt) Schilling.
John B. Schilling was born at New Philadelphia, Pa., March 25, 1856, and his wife was a native of Ashland, Pa., born in 1858. He died in 1898. During his life Mr. Schilling worked at his trade as carpenter and was later a member of the police force. To Mr. and Mrs. Schilling the follow- ing children were born: Harry, lives at Spokane, Wash .; Mary, mar- ried Joseph F. George, lives at 1407 Morse Avenue, Erie; Frederick G., married Mabel Gussman, lives at 6131/2 East 11th Street, Erie; Caroline, married Daniel F. Layden, lives at 2521 Reed Street, Erie; John, lives at 2521 Reed Street, Erie; Elizabeth, married T. J. Keady, lives at Law- ton, Okla .; Madaline, married Thomas F. Canavan, lives at 206 East Fourth Street, Erie; and Joseph M., the subject of this sketch.
Joseph M. Schilling began his business career in the coal mines of Pennsylvania as a slate picker. He attended the public schools of Ash- land, Pa., and later learned the machinist's trade in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was also a clerk for the C. S. Marks & Com- pany for six years. In 1916 Mr. Schilling was made manager and secre- tary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 282, in which capacity he served as manager until 1922. He is now secretary.
In 1918 Mr. Schilling was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Rep- resentatives and has served four terms of two years each, having been elected every two years on the Democratic and Republican tickets.
On June 23, 1902, Mr. Schilling married Miss Mary Barbara Johannes, a native of Erie, born Oct. 27, 1881, and the daughter of Adam and Mary (Straub) Johannes, residents of Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Schilling two children were born: Marie C., married in February, 1923, to Edward
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Senger, and they have a son, Joseph J. Senger; and Joseph J., born Nov. 11, 1904, a student at Notre Dame University.
Mr. Schilling and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church and he is identified with the following clubs and lodges: Fraternal Order of Eagles, No. 282, Erie, of which he is secretary, deputy grand presi- dent for eight years, and state president for 1924-5; Knights of Columb- bus, No. 278; Elks, No. 67, Erie; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 66, Erie; Erie Maennerchor; Fraternal Order of Orioles of Erie; East Erie Turners; South Erie Turners; Star Athletic Club; Siebenburger Singing Society and the Cascade Park Club, and the Erie Arbeiter Singing Society.
Benjamin F. Chambers, vice president of the Bank of Wesleyville, is a member of a prominent pioneer family of Erie Conuty, and the owner of one of the valuable old homesteads in this section. He was born on this farm, March 19, 1873, and is the son of Cassius M. and Maria (Fun- ston) Chambers.
Cassius M. Chambers was born in Harbor Creek Township, July 1, 1845, and died July 1, 1915. He was the son of Benjamin Chambers, who was born in Chambersburg, Pa., and who in 1802 removed to Harbor Creek Township, Erie County, with his parents, Ezekiel and Rebecca (Cus- tard) Chambers. Here he was married to Philanda Sewell, who was born in Rome, N. Y., in 1807. In 1852 they removed to the present Chambers homestead now owned by Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch.
Cassius M. Chambers followed general farming and fruit growing dur- ing his entire life and met with marked success. He was married on Dec. 10, 1869, to Miss Maria Funston, a cousin of General Funston, who was born in DeWitt, N. Y., and the daughter of Thomas and Maria E. (Hamil- ton) Funston, from Connecticut. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were: Jessie, married Wilford Bliley, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch; Clara B., married W. O. Smith, lives in Erie; and one child died in infancy. Mrs. Cassius M. Chambers lives just across the road from her son, Benjamin F.
Benjamin F. Chambers received his education in the schools of Wes- leyville and Harbor Creek and attended Erie Business College. When a young man he engaged in business in Erie, where he conducted a bicycle shop for several years. Later, he returned to the old homestead, where he has since remained. He has dealt in real estate extensively and is also vice-president of the Bank of Wesleyville, which was organized in 1920.
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The officers are: R. W. Sapper, president; Benjamin F. Chambers, vice- president; and M. Carlson, cashier. Since its organization its capital stock has been increased from $25,000 to $50,000 and its surplus from $5,000 to $10,000.
On March 25, 1902, Mr. Chambers was united in marriage with Miss Clara L. Kern, of Erie, and the daughter of Charles and Louise (Smith) Kern. Mr. Kern now resides in Erie, Pa. His wife died Jan. 18, 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers have four children: Benjamin F., Jr., a student at Western Reserve Academy; Donald, Robert and Anna.
Mr. Chambers has been a life long Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Elks lodge. He is a public spirited citizen and holds the high regard of all who know him.
John E. O'Brien, who is connected with the O'Brien Printing Company, Erie, was born in this city, June 14, 1884, and is the son of John J. and Mary (Kinney) O'Brien.
John J. O'Brien, founder of the O'Brien Printing Company in 1886, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1860. At the age of ten years his parents removed to Erie, where he spent the remainder of his life. When a young man he learned the printer's trade and established the business now con- tinued by his sons. He died in 1919 and his wife, a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., died in 1918, at the age of 59 years. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien had five children: John E., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. W. C. Quirk, lives in Erie; Edna D., lives in Erie; Rose C., lives in Erie; and Paul M., lives in Erie, mention of whom is made below.
John E. O'Brien was reared and educated in Erie. He and his brother Paul M., are now owners of the printing business, which ranks among the leading concerns of its kind in the city. They specialize in general job printing. The place of business is located at 426 French Street.
On Oct. 26, 1921, Mr. O'Brien was married to Miss Gertrude Murphy, of Erie, and a daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (Slattery) Murphy.
Mr. O'Brien is a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and Elks lodge. He is a substantial citizen of Erie, who by inheritance and training is energetic and capable.
Paul M. O'Brien was married Nov. 4, 1915, to Hazel C. Noble, of Erie, and a daughter of Fred D. and Belle (Rice) Noble. Mr. Noble died Dec. 2, 1924, and his wife resides in Erie. Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. O'Brien have a son, Paul M. Jr., born in 1917.
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Orson J. Graham is a prominent young attorney of Erie and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Oil City, Pa., May 20, 1894, and is a son of Lyman L. and Nettie (Barnes) Graham.
Lyman L. Graham was born at Lincolnville, Crawford County, Pa. He spent a number of years in Meadville and in 1889 removed to Oil City, engaging in the oil business and in 1890 became affiliated with the South Penn Oil Company. In 1908 he became the head of the Lease, Title and Claim Department and later became vice-president of the United Natural Gas Company. Mr. Graham retired from business in January, 1925. He lives at Meadville, Pa. Nettie Barnes Graham was a native of Mead- ville. She died at the age of 46 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Graham the fol- lowing children were born: Wallace Frederick, died at the age of 14 years; Orson J., the subject of this sketch; Mortimer Elliott, who com- pleted a law course in Philadelphia, in June, 1925, and then began the practice of law in Erie; and Constance Virginia, a student at Milwaukee- Downer College. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Graham was mar- ried to Miss Sarah Counselman, a native of Crawford County, Pa.
Orson J. Graham is the grandson of James Graham, one of Crawford County's most prominent citizens. The subject of this sketch was edu- cated in the public schools of Oil City and was graduated from Allegheny College in 1915, and from the Law School of the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1919. He has since been identified with the law firm of Gunnison, Fish, Gifford & Chapin, one of the most prominent law firms in the city. On Sept. 28, 1921, Mr. Graham was appointed United States Commissioner by the District Courts of the United States for the Western District of Western Pennsylvania, and served in this capacity until January, 1924, when he was appointed First Assistant District Attorney of Erie County.
Two weeks after the outbreak of the World War, Mr. Graham enlisted in the reserve officers corps at Fort Niagara, N. Y., and on Aug. 15, 1917, was commissioned first lieutenant and assigned to duty with Company I, 315th Infantry, 79th Division, which trained at Camp Meade, Md. He was sent overseas in July, 1918, and took part in the final engagements of the war. While in action on Sept. 28, 1918, he was gassed and sent to a base hospital, where he was confined until Nov. 25, 1918. He was dis- charged from service, Jan. 5, 1919.
In 1920, Mr. Graham was married to Miss Louise Renner, of Cambridge Springs, Pa., and the daughter of Peter and Clara (Cummings) Renner. Mr. Renner is deceased and his wife resides in Erie. She has two daugh-
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ters, Mrs. Graham and Dorothy, who married Frederick St. Clair, and they live in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Graham was graduated from Milwau- kee-Downer College in 1914 and before her marriage taught music in the public schools of Crawford and Mckean counties, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Gra- ham have a daughter, Barbara Louise.
Mr. Graham is a Republican, a member of the First Methodist Episco- pal Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the American Legion, University Club, and Erie Tennis Club. He is well known in Erie County and has many friends.
Dr. Oscar W. Renz is a prominent young physician and surgeon of Erie, where he was born July 3, 1892. He is the son of George F. and Maud A. (Lutz) Renz.
George F. Renz was born in Erie, July 12, 1867, and died May 8, 1917. He was well known in Erie and served as foreman of the Jarecki Manufacturing Company for many years. On Sept. 24, 1891, he was married to Miss Maud A. Lutz, who was born in Erie, July 5, 1872, the daughter of Jacob and Bridget Lutz. The Lutz family is among the lead- ing pioneer families of this section.
Dr. Oscar W. Renz attended the public schools of Erie and was graduated from Central High School in 1910. In 1915 he received his degree as Doctor of Medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, and spent the following year as an interne in St. Vincent's Hos- pital. He was then located in New York City for two years as a surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and in 1918 he began the practice of medicine and surgery in Erie at 2210 Parade Street.
Doctor Renz is identified with the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, and the Erie County Medical Society. He is a Republican, a member of St. John's Catholic Church and belongs to the University Club and the Elks Lodge. He is a member of St. Vincent's surgical staff and is a progressive man in his profession.
I. A. Hain is an enterprising young business man of Erie, where he is proprietor of the Penn Electric Company. He was born at Wernersville, Berks County, Pa., Jan. 21, 1891, and is the son of Lewis J. and Ellen (Hain) Hain.
Lewis J. Hain was born at Wernersville, Pa., in 1864 and has spent his entire life there. He owns 400 acres of well improved land and besides
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his farming interests is engaged in the coal and feed business. His wife is also a native of that place. To Mr. and Mrs. Hain two children were born: I. A., the subject of this sketch; and William, authorized Chevrolet dealer, Reading, Pa.
I. A. Hain was graduated from the public and high schools of Werners- ville and Westchester State Normal School. Later he attended Temple University, Philadelphia. In 1912 he entered the employ of the Phila- delphia Gas Company and two years later became connected with the Illuminating Company of Cleveland. After several years he returned to his father's farm and in 1918 settled in Erie, where he became associated with the General Electric Company. Since 1921 he has engaged in his present business at 11-17 East 5th Street. Mr. Hain renders a complete battery service, making a specialty of Westinghouse batteries. He also handles radios and supplies.
On Dec. 26, 1913, Mr. Hain was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Shimer, of Delaware County, Pa., and to them a daughter was born, Sarah. On Dec. 18, 1924, Mr. Hain was married to Mrs. Louis C. Schiefferle, of Erie.
Mr. Hain is a Republican, a member of the First Baptist Church, the Erie Maennerchor and the I. O. O. F., Lake Shore lodge No. 718, Erie, Pa.
J. Russell, a well known and substantial citizen of Erie, was born at Hooker, Pa., Feb. 25, 1851, and is the son of Andrew and Phoebe (Jordan) Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Russell, deceased, were natives of Pennsylvania. Their only child is J. Russell, the subject of this sketch.
J. Russell spent his boyhood at Hooker, Pa., and attended the public schools there. He was graduated from the School of Pharmacy, Pitts- burgh, after which he engaged in the drug business at Sunbury, Pa., for four years. From there he went to Pittsburgh and later to Clarendon, Pa., where he was employed by A. W. Storry. In 1890 Mr. Russell re- moved to Erie, and in 1896 established a drug business on Buffalo Road. From 1905 until 1925 he conducted a drug store which is known as the East Side Pharmacy. Mr. Russell handled a complete line of drugs, sun- dries, stationery, tobacco, etc. He is also a prescription specialist, and had an extensive business.
In 1874 Mr. Russell was married to Miss Amy J. Campbell, of Hooker, Pa. They are the parents of the following children: Winifred, deceased; Mrs. S. J. Drown, whose husband is a member of the firm of Drown-Rus-
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sell, leading real estate operators of Erie; Maggie, married Dr. William Dill, a physician, Erie; John H., a member of the firm of Drown-Russell; and Dr. J. A. M. Russell, a prominent physician of Erie, with offices at 206 Masonic Temple Building.
Mr. Russell is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Royal Ar- canum.
J. T. Noonan, president of the Noonan Printing Company, Inc., is well known in Erie, both as a successful business man and as an excellent citi- zen. He was born in this city, Oct. 24, 1860, and is the son of D. and Mary (Leahy) Noonan.
D. Noonan was born in Ireland, and at the age of 14 years came to this country. He was employed by the government in the navy yards at Brooklyn, N. Y., for eight years, and in 1858 removed to Erie, where he served in the same capacity. He died at the age of 70 years, and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of 12 children.
After completing his schooling in Erie, J. T. Noonan learned the printer's trade while in the employ of the Erie Daily Dispatch. Five years later he became connected with the Ashby & Vincent Printing Com- pany, and in 1904 engaged in business for himself at 1104 State Street. Later he engaged in the printing business at 701 State Street, where he is now lacted. The Noonan Printing Company does commercial job print- ing
Mr. Noonan is affiliated with the Eagle and Moose lodges and belongs to the Typographical Union and the Chamber of Commerce.
Archie W. Mang is well and favorably known in Erie, where he con- ducts Mang's Kodak Studio. He is a native of Conneautville, Pa., born Jan. 5, 1885, and a son of Henry L. and Mary (Watters) Mang.
Henry L. Mang is a native of Titusville, Pa., and his wife was born in Conneautville, Pa. He was a stationary engineer during his active life and is now retired, living at Conneautville, where he has spent the greater part of his life. Archie W., the subject of this sketch, is their only child.
Archie W. Mang received his early education in the schools of Erie and was later a student at Conneautville, his family having lived in Erie for several years. Mr. Mang studied electrical engineering, in which he engaged for several years, later becoming interested in the kodak business
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with Walter Kiedisch, in Erie. In January, 1923, he became sole owner of the business. Mr. Mang is staff photographer for the Erie Times.
Mr. Mang was married in June, 1909, to Miss Mabel Cappers, and they have a son, Alanson W., born June 8, 1915.
Mr. Mang is a Republican, a member of the Unity Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
James A. Evans, a prominent business man and substantial citizen of Erie, was born in this city, Oct. 31, 1872, and is the son of Conrad B. and Charlotte E. (Love) Evans.
Conrad B. Evans was born in Mill Creek Township, Erie County, in 1838. He was an extensive land owner and successful farmer and died in 1900. He was a veteran of the Civil War having served with the 111th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. His wife, also a native of Mill Creek Township, was born in 1847 and died in 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were the parents of nine children, one of whom being James A., the subject of this sketch.
James A. Evans attended the district schools of Mill Creek Township and after his graduation from Erie High School, he entered the University of Michigan, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1900. He was then made assistant chemist at Western Reserve University, Cleve- land, and while serving in that capacity was also City Gas Inspector. In March, 1904, Mr. Evans founded the Erie Laboratory, which is located at 1519 French Street. He does general analytical and consultation work and specializes on the analyses of ores, iron, steel, coal, paints, oils, water, food products, fertilizers, etc. Since 1904 Mr. Evans has served as one of the State Chemists of Pennsylvania.
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