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Mrs. Lamb is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a charter member of the Erie Women's Club and the Art Club. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and holds the position of vice regent of Presque Isle Chapter.
Frank M. Lamb was a 32nd degree Mason and a Republican. He was an energetic citizen, who stood well in the esteem of his fellow citizens.
Mrs. Phila (Olds) Cole, of Erie, is a member of a family that has long been identified with the history of Erie County. She was born in this city, Nov. 20, 1857, and is the daughter of Lewis W. and Louisa E. (Ack- erly) Olds. A complete sketch of Lewis W. Olds appears elsewhere in this history.
Phila Olds was born and reared in Erie County. She was married to James W. Cole, a native of Dearborn County, Ind., born Feb. 2, 1820. He died June 5, 1907, and is buried at Greencastle, Ind. Mr. Cole estab- lished the Cole Brothers Lightning Rod Company of Greencastle, Ind., before the Civil War and became president of the firm. In 1898 he sold his interests to his brothers and retired. He was a Republican and a
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member of the Masonic lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Cole a son was born, James Gilbert Cole, born Sept. 20, 1894. He is a graduate of Culver Mili- tary Academy and served in the army during the World War as an in- structor in the Officers' Training School at Porto Rico. He now resides in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Cole is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Inez (Olds) Tayntor is widely known in Erie and is among the esteemed women of Erie County where she has spent so many years. She was born at Farmington, Ohio, March 11, 1849, and is the daughter of the late Lewis W. and Louisa E. (Ackerly) Olds, a sketch of whom appears in this history.
Inez Olds was married to Eugene N. Tayntor, who was a native of West Eaton, N. Y., born Jan. 22, 1847, and the son of Joseph and Marietta (Bebbe) Tayntor, both now deceased. Mr. Tayntor was manager of the Tayntor Granite Quarries of Barre, Vt., for 20 years and died there Aug. 28, 1911, and is buried in Erie cemetery. To Eugene N. and Inez (Olds) Tayntor two sons were born: Lewis Olds, born Nov. 3, 1886, attended the public schools of Barre, Vt., and later assigned to the State Department of Health, Maryland, and now a medical student at the University of Maryland; and Clark Olds, born Oct. 10, 1892, mention of whom is made below.
Clark Olds Tayntor attended the public and high schools of Barre, Vt., from which he was graduated in 1911. Four years later he received his degree from Yale University and then entered the Law School of Har- vard University. During his senior year there he volunteered for service during the World War and served overseas with the 47th Infantry as a first lieutenant. He was severely wounded during the second battle of the Marne, on July 28, 1918, and was later with the Army of Occupation in Germany. He was awarded the distinguished service cross by Gen. John J. Pershing in the absence of the president, for bravery in action. He resigned his commission Jan. 20, 1920, and returned to Harvard Law School, where he received his degree in 1922. Mr. Tayntor is now prac- ticing his profession in Erie and is connected with the firm of Brooks, English & Quinn.
Mrs. Inez Tayntor is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Erie County Historical Society and the Daughters of
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the American Revolution. She and her family have always been well and favorably known in Pennsylvania and are representative of the best citizenship of the state.
C. L. Blair, who is successfully engaged in the coal business at Albion, was born at Corwith, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1879, and is the son of Cyrus and Della (Raymond) Blair.
Cyrus Blair, a native of Crawford County, Pa., died in 1885 when his son was but six years of age. His widow then went west with her daughters, Bertha and Lottie, where they made their home. C. L., the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated by his grandfather, Hugh Blair, a well known farmer of Crawford County, who died in 1897.
At an early age C. L. Blair entered the employ of the Bessemer Rail- road as a freight trainman and was later made conductor. He has been in the employ of this company for 21 years and is also interested in the coal business at Albion.
In 1903 Mr. Blair was married at Buffalo, to Miss Lottie G. Peters, a native of Pennsylvania. They have three children: Stanley, born Oct. 8, 1907; Doris, born Aug. 6, 1920; and Harold, born Feb. 13, 1922.
Mr. Blair is affiliated with the B. of R. T. He is esteemed throughout the community as a substantial and reliable citizen.
Willis F. Wolf, who lives retired at North East, was for many years a leading farmer of Erie County. He was born in Mill Creek Township, July 16, 1857, and is the son of Isaac and Eliza (Meyers) Wolf.
Isaac Wolf, deceased, was a member of one of the pioneer families of Erie County. He was born in Lancaster County, Pa., April 11, 1827, the son of Cyrus and Mary (Platt) Wolf. They came from their native county of Lancaster to Mill Creek Township in 1838. Isaac Wolf was a prosperous farmer during his life and died Aug. 15, 1904. His wife, a native of Fairview Township, Erie County, was born Oct. 7, 1832, and died March 7, 1909. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wolf were: Clara, married F. J. Moore, lives in Philadelphia ; Perry A., lives at Ripley, N. Y .; Willis F., the subject of this sketch; Edward, who died in infancy; Frank, who died at the age of 19 years; Nelson, a fruit farmer, lives at State Line; Mary, married John Beatty, deceased, and she lives at North East; Charles, a fruit farmer, lives at Ripley, N. Y .; and Boyd, lives at State Line.
Willis F. Wolf was reared and educated in North East Township, his
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family having removed here when he was three years of age. For many years he specialized in the raising of fruit and owned 67 acres of well improved land on the State Line Road, which he sold in 1912. He has since lived retired in North East.
Mr. Wolf was married to Miss Elsie Cora Wolsey, a native of Elk Creek Township, Erie County, who was born June 27, 1860, and died Feb. 3, 1915. To them three children were born: Ford, born Oct. 10, 1882, a hardware merchant at Ripley, N. Y .; Frank Levi, lives in Girard Township, Erie County; and Mrs. Bessie Grimshaw, who lives in Girard Township. Mr. Wolf was married later to Miss Alice Newton, deceased. He was mar- ried the third time to Mrs. Jennie T. Ross, the widow of William Ross, and she died March 23, 1924. His fourth wife was Miss Lucy Fellows, a native of Albion, and a daughter of Jonathan and Altha (Bradish) Fel- lows, both deceased.
Mr. Wolf is a substantial citizen of his community.
John Depinet is among the honored and well known residents of Erie, where he was born Nov. 14, 1855. He is the son of Michael and Mary (Ehret) Depinet, natives of Alsace-Loraine and Germany, respectively, who emigrated and located in Erie in 1853. He was a prominent build- ing contractor and died in 1881. His wife died in 1856.
John Depinet was educated in the public schools and Erie Academy, and in 1877 accepted a position as bookkeeper in the office of William Densmore. After five years' faithful service in this capacity, he became a member of the firm of William Densmore & Company, and traveled in the interest of the company. In 1890 he was elected register and re- corder of Erie County and re-elected in 1893. From 1897 until 1903 he operated the Erie Stove Works and in 1898 was elected mayor of Erie, which office he filled in a most competent manner for three years. In 1906 Mr. Depinet moved to New Orleans, La., where he represented the first motion picture firm of that city. He returned to Erie in 1916 and was appointed court crier in 1921, which position he still holds.
Mr. Depinet was married on Oct. 2, 1882, to Miss Jessie, only daughter of William and Harriet (Dewey) Densmore, of Erie. She was born May 30, 1858, and died in 1900. To Mr. and Mrs. Depinet two sons were born: Fred Ehret, born Sept. 16, 1886, married Marie Roberts of Erie, and they reside at Gardner, Mass., where he is treasurer and office manager of the W. O. Siebert & Company; and Ned Everett, born Sept. 9, 1890, married
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Alida Kammac of Dallas, Texas, and they reside in New York City, where he is sales manager for the Universal Film Company of New York.
Mr. Depinet is a Republican, a member of the Elks lodge and he also is a member of Perry Lodge No. 392, Masonic Blue Lodge, Commandery and Shrine. Public spirited and with the best interests of the community at heart, he is ever ready to support and encourage by his means and in- fluence all worthy enterprises of a public or charitable nature.
E. Sears McCumber is a progressive and enterprising business man of Erie, where he is successfully engaged in the advertising business. He was born at Franklin Center, Erie County, Aug. 13, 1893, and is the son of William M. and Minnie (Sears) McCumber.
William M. McCumber was a native of Albion, Pa., where he was born Aug. 24, 1862. He engaged in the blacksmith trade for a number of years and was also a prosperous farmer. He died in February, 1919, and is buried at Wellsburg, Pa. His wife, who was born at Cassadaga, N. Y., lives in Erie. Mr. and Mrs. McCumber, who were married at Albion, Pa., June 20, 1889, were the parents of the following children: E. Sears, the subject of this sketch; Leo B., born at French Creek, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1897, mention of whom is made below; Vernon, born Nov. 3, 1898, married Opal Curtiss, of Cranesville, Pa .; Norine, born May 9, 1900, married Clifford A. Peters, a farmer, lives at Cranesville, Pa .; Clara, born Nov. 18, 1902, married Earl Goodenow, a farmer, lives at Cranesville, Pa .; and Enola, born Sept. 5, 1904, lives at Wesleyville, Pa.
Leo B. McCumber is a veteran of the World War. He was stationed at Debarkation Hospital No. 6, New York city, and while there contracted diphtheria. He was married to Miss Dorothea Burett, of Erie, and they reside in this city.
E. Sears McCumber received his education in the schools of French Creek and Sherman, N. Y., and after his graduation from high school he engaged in farming until 1916, at which time he came to Erie as adver- tising manager for the Osborne, Norman & Zahniser Company. On March 1, 1924, he established the E. Sears McCumber Advertising Agency, which is located in the Hayes Building. He is also owner of the E. Sears Mc- Cumber Advertising Agency of Jamestown, N. Y., which was established in April, 1924. They specialize in market research work, sales develop- ment, merchandizing ideas, and the planning, preparing and placing of advertising for manufacturers and business concerns. In 1923 Mr. Mc-
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Cumber organized a class in Salesmanship and Advertising at the Academy High School, which is held three evenings each week.
On Aug. 29, 1914, Mr. McCumber was married to Miss Hazel Perdue, of Ripley, N. Y., who was born there Aug. 29, 1893, the daughter of George and Clara (Cummings) Perdue, residents of Ripley. To Mr. and Mrs. McCumber have been born five children: G. Maurice, born Sept. 1, 1915; Vera Louise, born March 23, 1917; W. Harold, born Aug. 19, 1919; Mazie Magdalen, born Feb. 17, 1921; and Earnest Douglas, born March 26, 1923.
Mr. MeCumber was one of the organizers and is a charter member of the Erie Advertising Club. He served as secretary and treasurer and as a member of the board of directors for two years.
Lowell M. Little, deceased, was a well known business man and lead- ing citizen of Erie. He was a native of Ohio, born at Aurora, Portage County, Jan. 1, 1847. In 1865 he came to Erie and entered the office of the American Express Company, but later was transferred to Titusville, Pa. While residing there he became connected with the Titusville Na- tional Bank, but in 1870 returned to Erie, where he remained until his death. He served as secretary and director of the W. L. Scott Coal Com- pany for 30 years, relinquishing his position only when compelled to re- tire from active business on account of failing health. For many years he was also a director of the First National Bank. His ability, fidelity, and elevating influence made him a welcome and a prominent personage in the specific circles of religious and charitable workers. In the Park Presbyterian Church he was a strong supporting pillar for many years, being long the leader of its choir, for eight years superintendent of the Sunday School, and during the last three years of his life one of its elders. He was also for some time president of the local organization of the Y. M. C. A., and held other positions on the boards of various religious, charit- able, and benevolent bodies. Fully alive to the elevating effects of a gen- eral mental enlightenment upon the public, he was always a firm and earnest supporter of the city library, being one of its original trustees.
In 1872 Mr. Little married Susan Brewster, daughter of Alexander W. Brewster. Her father was a native of Allegheny County, Pa., born in 1796, and in 1806 was brought by his parents to Erie, where he became a leading citizen. He served as sheriff of Erie County, was the last burgess of the city, and held other honorable offices. Mr. Brewster died May 26,
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1851, and his was the first interment in Erie cemetery, of which he was one of the incorporators. His wife, (nee Susan M. Jones) was a native of Connecticut and died in 1886. Susan (Brewster) Little was born in Erie, Oct. 29, 1839. She has spent her entire life in this city and now resides at 254 West 9th Street. She is a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, and like her husband, has always taken an active part in all church work.
To Lowell M. and Susan (Brewster) Little a daughter was born, Mar- garet, born in Erie in 1879. She was married to F. A. Cleveland, a native of Palmyra, N. Y., born Aug. 1, 1876. He was graduated from Cornell University in 1899, and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. He was a professor of modern history at Bryn Mawr College, and died at Saranac Lake, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1914. He is buried in Erie cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland were born two daughters: Susan Brewster, born June 15, 1904; and Catharine Aldrich, born at Fryburg, Germany, April 2, 1910. They are students at Vassar College. Mrs. Cleveland, who resides with her mother in Erie, is also a member of the Park Presbyter- ian Church. She is a member of the Women's Club, the League of Women Voters, the Council of Republican Women, and the Kahkwa and Erie Yacht clubs. Her mother is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
M. H. Lee, proprietor of the Perry Electric Company, is well known in Erie as a progressive business man. He was born at Corry, Pa., June 26, 1881, and is the son of W. H. and Phoebe (Hall) Lee.
W. H. Lee was born at Little Valley, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1829, and his wife was a native of Castleton, Vt., born April 14, 1847. He died in 1900 and his wife died in 1917, and they are buried at Corry. Mr. Lee was a build- ing contractor and for a number of years was superintendent of bridges and general purchasing agent for the old Cross Cut Railroad.
M. H. Lee received his education in the public schools at Corry and when a young man learned the mattress making trade. In 1900 he became interested in the electric business and in 1915 purchased a half interest in the Perry Electric Company. Two years later he became sole owner of the business. He is the local agent for the Philadelphia Storage Bat- tery Company and also the Electric Storage Battery Company of Phila- delphia. He does general repair work on all kinds of batteries. He has a well equipped shop at 217 West 11th Street. Mr. Lee handles the Walker and Steinmetz Electric street trucks.
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On Feb. 7, 1906, Mr. Lee was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Noble of Tidioute, Pa., born Dec. 19, 1882, and the daughter of Andrew J. and Amelia (Bishop) Noble, both deceased. Mr. Noble served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have five children: Maurice J., born Dec. 17, 1906, a student at Central High School; Alice Virginia, born Feb. 4, 1910, a student at Central High School; Paul Noble, born' Aug. 18, 1911, a student at Gridley Junior High School; Evelyn Elizabeth, born Sept. 17, 1914, a student at Longfellow school; and Muriel Lucille, born Feb. 28, 1920.
Mr. Lee is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Peter Leuschen is among the highly esteemed and well known pioneers of Erie and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born In Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1849, and is the son of Mathias and Katherina (Uhlmann) Leuschen.
Mathias Leuschen was a native of Prussia and his wife was born in Wurtemberg, Germany. He was a Prussian soldier and emigrated to America in 1843 and settled in Buffalo, where he was married Feb. 23, 1846. In June, 1849, he came to Erie, where he died Aug. 6, 1869. To Mr. and Mrs. Leuschen the following children were born: Nickolas L., a prominent politician in Erie for a number of years and well known dry cleaner, died Oct. 7, 1896; Elizabeth, married Loth Mader, who died in March, 1911, and she lives at 1623 Cherry Street, Erie; Lena, married Frank Winchel, lives at 423 East 11th Street, Erie; George, born in 1855 and died in 1894; Frank, agriculturist, lives on West Lake Road, Fair- view Township, Erie County; Henry, an electrical engineer for Scott & Company of Erie, who died in March, 1912; and Peter, the subject of this sketch.
Peter Leuschen spent his boyhood in Erie and attended the public schools. He was connected with the Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad for nine years, was superintendent of Shaw's Laundry for 16 years, and on Jan. 1, 1913, was appointed tipstaff by the judges of Erie County, which office he now holds.
Mr. Leuschen was married at New Castle, Pa., to Miss Mary Lincoln, of Warsaw, N. Y., who died in November, 1911. She was the daughter of J. and Eleanor (Barber) Lincoln, natives of Vermont and Warsaw, N. Y., respectively. They are deceased. To Peter and Mary (Lincoln) Leuschen
PETER LEUSCHEN
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a son was born, Nicholas G., who lives at 118 West 25th Street, Erie, He was born April 5, 1878, and was married to Miss Clara Kern of Erie, and they have two children, Marion and George. Mr. Leuschen is a clerk in the employ of the Erie Police Department.
Mr. Leuschen is a member of the Strong Vincent Post No. 67 Grand Army of the Republic, and is past commander. He is an honorary mem- ber of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and belongs to the Elks Lodge No. 67. In July, 1864, Mr. Leuschen enlisted in the U. S. Navy and was immediately assigned to the West Gulf Blockading squad- ron, and he remained there until the close of the war. He was then transferred across the Isthmus of Panama to join the U. S. S. Lancaster. The French had armed troops on American soil and were ordered to withdraw, and it was at this time that Maximilian, the French em- peror of Mexico, was arrested and executed in 1867. Mr. Leuschen then sailed around Cape Horn, arriving in Norfolk, Va., in March, 1867, where he was discharged. Upon his arrival in Philadelphia he found that Captain Landman was recruiting former service men to make a tour of Europe with Admiral Farragut in command. He enlisted and went on the U. S. S. Franklin and while on this trip in Europe was received by all the crowned heads of Europe. Upon his return to this country he served on various ships until 1870, when he was discharged and returned to civilian life in Erie.
Mr. Leuschen has an extensive acquaintance in Erie County and stands high in the community.
John A. Ignasiak, who is successfully engaged in the practice of law in Erie, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Poland, June 1, 1892, and is the son of Stanislaw and Mary (Teclaw) Ignasiak.
Stanislaw Ignasiak and his wife, now deceased, were natives of Poland where they spent their entire lives. They were the parents of the follow- ing children: Bronislawa, lives in Poland; Valentine, lives in Poland; Frances, lives in Erie; Catherine, lives in Poland; and John A., the subject of this sketch.
John A. Ignasiak received his early education in his native land and in Germany and came to this country in 1900. He was graduated from St. Stanislaw's School, Erie, and from St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake, Mich., in 1909. After two years post-graduate work at the latter institution he entered Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., in 1911, where he
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received his degree in law in 1914. During the years 1913 and 1914 he was also a student at George Washington University, from which he re- ceived his degree as Bachelor of Arts in 1914. In 1914 Mr. Ignasiak en- tered the law firm of Charles Haughney and F. L. Camp, with whom he remained until February, 1915, when he established his own practice. His offices are located at 402 Ariel Building.
During the World War Mr. Ignasiak volunteered for service on June 28, 1918, and served with the Quartermaster's Corps, as a member of Company C, Headquarters, 331st Service Battalion. The month follow- ing his enlistment he was sent to France where he was in active service until the close of the war.
On July 15, 1920, Mr. Ignasiak was married to Miss Cecile M. Mrovka, a native of Johnstown, Pa., born Nov. 18, 1892, and the daughter of Val- entine and Anastasia (Rezler) Mrovka, natives of Poland. Mr. Mrovka is deceased and his widow resides with Mr. and Mrs. Ignasiak. A son, Frank E. Mrovka, is an attorney at Johnstown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Ignasiak have a son, John F., born May 11, 1921.
Major Charles E. Sykes is among the highly esteemed and well known citizens of Erie, where he is identified with the Volunteers of America. He was born at Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1860, and is the son of William and Catherine (Miller) Sykes.
William Sykes was born in Perry County, Pa., the son of Henry Sykes, of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, who came to this country when a small boy. William Sykes died in 1884, and is buried in Nebraska. His wife, a native of Hopewell, Pa., married a second time to William Gibson, of Carlisle, Pa., and a mechanical engineer. She died Aug. 2, 1890, and is buried in Williamsport, Pa. To William and Catherine (Miller) Sykes nine children were born, seven of whom are now living.
Charles E. Sykes was four years old when he left Carlisle, Pa., with his mother and step-father to go west. They lived for a short time in Fort Wayne, Ind., and then moved on to Oskaloosa, Iowa, and later to Newbern, Iowa. There they became part of a caravan consisting of 32 covered prairie schooners, which had formed along the way. When they reached Lincoln, Neb., it was incorporated as a boro. The trip required seven weeks and settled at Idaho Springs, Colo. It was here that Mr. Sykes received his early education and his step-father engaged in the lumber business and became one of the prominent citizens of the town. Mr. Gib-
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son was a candidate for the first house of representatives when Colorado came into statehood. After his death, Mrs. Sykes and her son returned to Williamsport, Pa., where he resided until 1892. While living in the west he attended the State University of Colorado in 1878-79. In 1892 Mr. Sykes went west again to Denver, Colo., where he remained until his wife's death in 1897, after which he took up his residence in San Diego, Calif., where he became associated with the Volunteers of America. Dur- ing the latter part of 1897 he was ordered to Chicago, becoming attached to the Northwestern Territorial Division of the Volunteers of America. From there he was sent out as musical director of the traveling brigade in the interest of spiritual work. In 1903 Mr. Sykes was transferred to San Francisco, Calif., and remained there until 1906. He was located there at the time of the earthquake and rendered splendid service to the stricken area. Mr. Sykes was transferred to Pittsburgh in 1906 to the Central Regiment and since coming to Erie has proven an active and will- ing worker in this good service.
On June 9, 1886, Mr. Sykes was united in marriage with Miss Alice Peeling, of Williamsport, Pa., and she died in Denver, Colo., in 1896 and is buried in Wildwood cemetery, Williamsport, Pa. To them were born three children: Charles E., born Sept. 26, 1891, an electrical engineer, Williamsport, Pa .; Louise, born Oct. 4, 1889, married M. Plankenhorn, manufacturer, Williamsport, Pa .; and Catherine, born April 22, 1888, married George Darlington, a banker, Westchester, Pa.
On Aug. 31, 1908, Mr. Sykes married Mrs. Carrie Lawton, of Mckees- port, Pa., born March 13, 1861.
Mr. Sykes is identified with the Democratic party in politics and is affiliated with all the Masonic bodies as follows: Knights of Templar, 32nd degree, and the Zem Zem Shrine. He lives at 212 East 11th Street. Mr. and Mrs. Sykes have a wide circle of friends in Erie County and are well liked.
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