History of Erie County, Pennsylvania, Volume Two, Part 27

Author: Reed, John Elmer
Publication date: 1925
Publisher: Topeka : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 784


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director. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He died in Jan- uary, 1914, and his wife died in May, 1912. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Earl, lives at Corry; Clyde F., the subject of this sketch Bessie, married Louis Kirsh, lives at Corry; Bertha D., the widow of Ira McCray, lives at Corry; and Lata, died in infancy.


Clyde F. Brown was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Concord Township. He began life as a traveling sales- man and in 1909 was appointed manager of the Corry Bridge & Supply Company. This company builds highway bridges and handles road build- ing machinery.


On Aug. 23, 1894, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Ora G. Young, who was born in Concord Township, April 1, 1874, and the daughter of Wil- liam and Hannah (Heath) Young, both deceased. Mr. Young was a Civil War veteran and a leading farmer of Concord Township. There were six children in the Young family: Mella, Alton, Robert, Walter, and Belle, all deceased; and Mrs. Brown. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown two children were born: Harold L., born May 31, 1896; and Ralph W., born in 1900, died in 1916.


Harold L. Brown is a veteran of the World War, having served over- seas for two years in the aviation service. He was married to Miss Flor- ence Slatterly of Bradford, Pa., and they have two children, Robert and Joan. Mr. Brown is employed by the Corry Bridge & Supply Company as a salesman.


Clyde F. Brown is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is well known throughout Erie County, where he has always been esteemed as a man of progress, industry and initiative.


James P. Mead, a well known business man of Corry, who conducts the Corry Steam Boiler Works, was born in Corry, Oct. 19, 1873, and is the son of Michael and Bridget (Martin) Mead.


Michael Mead, deceased, was a native of Ireland and a pioneer of this section. In 1899 he organized the business now conducted by his son. Mr. Mead was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He died in 1914 and his widow, who was born in Philadelphia, now resides in Corry. Mr. and Mrs. Mead were the parents of the following children: Elizabeth, lives with her mother; James P., the subject of this sketch ; Mary, married A. McCabe, a merchant of Erie; Anna, married John


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Graham, lives at Oil City, Pa .; Margaret, married Edward York, lives at Oil City, Pa .; Theresa, married Arthur Runser, lives in Erie; Thomas, engaged in business with his brother, James P .; and Florence, at home.


James P. Mead attended the schools of Corry and when a young man entered his father's employ. At the latter's death he became manager of the business, which he has since conducted. The Corry Steam Boiler Works ranks among the city's well known enterprises and Mr. Mead is known as an enterprising and progressive citizen.


On Oct. 20, 1915, Mr. Mead was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Conway, a native of Union City, Pa., and the daughter of Patrick and Mary (O'Brien) Conway, natives of Ireland and early settlers of Union City. Mr. Conway was a well known hardware merchant of that section and died in 1904. His wife died in 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Mead have been born four children: Mary, James, Thomas and John, all at home.


Mr. Mead and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church and he is identified with the Knights of Columbus. Their home is at 216 East Wayne Street.


Dr. Harrison A. Curtis, a successful and well known dentist of Corry, was born in Warren County, Pa., Oct. 25, 1882, and is the son of Nelson P. and Tirzah (Thompson) Curtis.


Nelson P. Curtis was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent citizen of Warren County. He was a pioneer building contractor of that county and served during the Civil War with Company H, 10th Pennsyl- vania Reserves. Mr. Curtis was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died in July, 1923, and his wife died in December, 1922. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Cora, deceased; Anna, married I. C. Miller, lives in North Warren, Pa .; Frank, lives re- tired at Jamestown, N. Y .; Clyde, a building contractor, lives at Lake- wood, N. Y .; Dr. Harrison A., the subject of this sketch; Amanda, de- ceased; and Mabel, married Dr. G. E. Bennett, deceased.


Dr. Harrison A. Curtis attended the public schools of Warren County and in 1909 completed his course at the University of Pittsburgh. He then practiced his profession at Columbus, Pa., and in 1910 located in Corry, where he has established a splendid practice.


On June 1, 1904, Dr. Curtis was married to Miss Grace E. Bennett, of Warren, Pa., and a daughter of G. W. and Ellen (Brownell) Bennett. Mr.


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Bennett died in 1919 and his wife resides at Warren, Pa. They had four children: Dr. G. E., lives at Corry; Mrs. Curtis; Mildred, the widow of Dr. J. M. Hodges, lives at Corry; and Nellie, married Herman Bur- lingame, connected with the U. S. Radiator Company at Corry. To Dr. and Mrs. Curtis have been born three children: George Nelson, born in 1910, and Harrison Everett, born in 1918. One child died in infancy.


Dr. Curtis is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Elks.


Wilbur E. Wilson, agent for the Pennsylvania Gas Company at Corry, is one of the well known and successful business men of Erie County. He was born at Wrightsville, Pa., Feb. 8, 1875, and is the son of Robert and Sarah Jane (Lopus) Wilson.


Robert Wilson was born at Pittsfield, Pa., and was a pioneer lumber man of Corry, where he settled many years ago. He died in January, 1906, and his wife died in March, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the parents of five children: Izra, died in infancy; Ella, died Feb. 1, 1921, aged 65 years, was the wife of L. C. Dalrymple; Mary, lives in Erie; Fred DeForest, died Aug. 16, 1902, aged 29 years; and Wilbur E., the subject of this sketch.


Wilbur E. Wilson received his education in the Corry schools and began life as a drug clerk. He was employed in the N. F. Ames & Co. store for one year, the R. C. Lindsey store for three years and then was connected with the Corry Chair Company for two years, was with Corry Artesian Mineral Water Company three years, and the Ajax Iron Works for four years. He then became connected with the Prudential Insur- ance Company in 1904 and one year later, in 1905, he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Gas Company as a bookkeeper. Since 1913 he has served as local agent.


On Sept. 17, 1906, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage with Miss Marie Amelia Dunn, who was born at Sheakleyville, Pa., July 25, 1879, and the daughter of Socrates Adam and Sarah (Richardson) Dunn, natives of Pennsylvania, now deceased. Mr. Dunn was a farmer in early life and later became a road contractor and was engaged in business with his sons, Wm. J. and Frank B. He died in June, 1899, and his wife died in January, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were the parents of eight children, as follows: William J., deceased, was the builder of the main sewer in Corry, having begun the work in 1891 and it was completed in 1895;


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George, deceased; Laura, married Charles Ray, both deceased; Hettie M., died at the age of 29 years; Charles P., lives at Sharon, Pa .; Frank B., president of the Dunn Lug Brick Company of Conneaut, Ohio, and pres- ident of the Northeastern Oil and Gas Company at Conneaut; Mrs. Wil- son; and Sarah Elizabeth, who died at the age of 20 years. Before her marriage Mrs. Wilson was a trained nurse, having graduated from Roch- ester Hospital, Beaver County, Pa. To Wilbur E. and Marie Amelia (Dunn) Wilson two children have been born: Sarah E., born Dec. 17, 1907; and Frank DeForest, born March 28, 1910, was drowned in Corry reservoir Sept. 11, 1920.


Mr. Wilson and his family hold membership in the Methodist Episco- pal Church and he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. He has always taken a commendable interest in public affairs and community welfare and has a wide acquaintance in Erie County.


Miss Marion Skidmore, librarian in the Corry public library, ranks among Erie County's prominent women. She is a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., and a daughter of Henry and Martha (Eaton) Skidmore.


Henry Skidmore was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., and in 1868 removed to Corry where he served as freight agent for the Erie railroad for a number of years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore are deceased. They were the parents of four children: Lillian, married Frank T. Bab- bitt, a druggist, lives in Erie; Marion, the subject of this sketch; Thomas J., and Edwin, both deceased.


Marion Skidmore received her education in the Corry public schools. She has many friends and the Skidmore family is one of the prominent pioneer families of Erie County.


George W. Patterson, who is successfully engaged in the insurance business at Corry, is a native of Missouri. He was born at Grandby, June 21, 1874, and is the son of Robert A. and Amelia (Bradley) Patter- son.


Robert A. Patterson was a native of Scotland and his wife was born in England. When he was 12 years old he came to America and lived in Buffalo, N. Y., for a number of years. He was a pioneer in the oil fields of Pennsylvania and spent the last 30 years of his life in Corry. He retired in 1909 and is now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Patterson eight


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children were born, as follows: Robert A., engaged in the real estate business at Corry; Charles H., lives at Corry ; Clara, died at the age of 20 years; George W., the subject of this sketch; James A., lives at Corry ; Rev. Albert, lives at Miami, Fla .; Edith, married Howard J. Whitley, lives at Asbury Park, N. J .; and LeRoy, deceased.


George W. Patterson grew up in Corry and attended the public schools there. He began life as a grocery clerk and later served as local express agent for four years. Since 1920 he has been interested in the insurance business and has met with marked success.


On July 16, 1904, Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Miss Katherine Miller, a native of Pennsylvania, born July 10, 1874, and the daughter of George P. and Elizabeth (Windsor) Miller, natives of Penn- sylvania. Mr. Miller was a Civil War veteran and died in 1906. His wife lives with the Patterson family. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller the follow- ing children were born: Blanch, married Harry Alexander, both deceased; Miranda, teaches school in Chicago; Mrs. Patterson; and Richard W., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson have one daughter, Katherine G., born Sept. 8, 1911.


In politics Mr. Patterson is identified with the Republican party and he and his family hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is known throughout the community as an upright and reliable citizen.


John A. Lanston, of Corry, is esteemed throughout the community as a prominent and successful business man. He was born in Corry, Oct. 17, 1885, and is the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Hegrich) Lanston.


Arthur Lanston settled in Corry in 1884, where he has become a well known artist. He and his wife now live retired there. They are the par- ents of three children: John A., the subject of this sketch; Pearl, married Charles Edward Haskell, lives at Scranton, Pa .; and Edna, married Harry Davis, United States Narcotic Agent, lives at Philadelphia.


John A. Lanston was educated in the public schools of Corry and in 1909 engaged in the interior decorating business. He established his present business in 1919. He has an attractive shop at 34 North Center Street, where he deals in interior furnishings. Mr. Lanston has the con- tract for the interior decorating of the new Corry Hotel.


On June 25, 1913, Mr. Lanston was married to Miss Lottie May Rhoades, who was born at French Creek, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1883, the daughter of James and Emma (Coe) Rhoades, both deceased. Mr. Rhoades was a


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Civil War veteran. There were three children in the Rhoades family: Frank, lives in Minneapolis, Minn .; Dana, a farmer, lives at French Creek, N. Y .; and Mrs. Lanston. To Mr. and Mrs. Lanston have been born two children: Elizabeth, born April 26, 1914; and Ruth, born May 5, 1915.


Mr. Lanston is a Democrat, a member of the Lutheran church and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges.


Dr. Elmer Hess, a leader among the younger and most progressive physicians and surgeons of Erie, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Millville, N. J., May 31, 1889, and is the son of Frederick and Mary (Theise) Hess.


Doctor Hess studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, from which he received his degree in 1911. He then was appointed a medical officer in the United States Indian Service and was located in an Indian reservation for one year. Since 1912 he has practiced his profession in Erie, where he located at 11th and Peach Streets. In 1914 he removed to his present location at 501 Commerce Building. During the years 1914-15 he did post graduate work in the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in the study of urology.


During the World War Doctor Hess volunteered his services and was commissioned a first lieutenant at Fort Oglethorpe, where he re- mained until September, 1917, when he was sent overseas with the 2nd American Division. He participated in all the engagements of this divi- sion, including Verdun, Chateau Thierry, Pont-a-Mouson Sector, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Champagne, Argonne, and was a member of the American Army of Occupation in Germany from December, 1918, until March, 1919. He was commissioned a captain of the medical corps on Nov. 14, 1918, and was discharged from service at Camp Dix, April 1, 1919. His regi- ment as well as himself was permitted to wear the Croix de Guerre as a member of the 15 F. A., by order of the French Government No. 165 "F". He has received three personal citations from the American Government and an individual Croix de Guerre, order 13354, General Headquarters of the French army of the East. Doctor Hess resumed his practice in Erie in May, 1919.


In 1921 Dr. Hess was elected a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the same year was elected a member of the American Uro- logical Association. He is urologist of St. Vincent's Hospital, the Erie Infants' Home, and the Erie General Dispensary. The year 1924 was


DR. ELMER HESS


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spent in Europe, where Doctor Hess did post graduate work in leading hospitals. He is a member of the Erie County Medical Society, the State Medical Society, and a member of the American Medical Association, medical chief of the Erie Boys Club, as well as a director. He has been appointed a member of the Penn Governing Committee of the Gorgas Memorial Institute. He is a member of Rogers Israel Post, American Legion, Erie, Pa. He was the first commander and delegate to the National Convention held in 1919 at St. Louis, Mo. He is also an honorary member of Paris Post No. 1, American Legion, Paris, France, and the Girard Post, Girard, Pa., and La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux of Erie and is past grand chief.


On June 24, 1908, Doctor Hess was united in marriage with Miss Edna G. Africa, the daughter of Samuel and Celeste Africa, natives of Cumberland, Md. They have two daughters, Remle Hess, born in 1913, and Hope Hess, born in 1918.


Doctor Hess was the Republican nominee for mayor of Erie in 1919, but was defeated at the general election. He is a senior warden of the Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church of Erie and belongs to the University and Erie and Rotary Clubs. Doctor Hess has an extensive practice and is favorably known throughout the community.


Carlton W. Smith, manager of the Brownell Shoe Company at Corry, is among the well known and substantial citizens of Erie County. He was born at New Castle, Pa., July 3, 1890, and is the son of Henry C. and Ellmear (Pyle) Smith.


Henry C. Smith, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., June 29, 1844. He was a farmer during his life and met with success. In 1862 he enlisted with Company H, 134th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry., and the following year was discharged, but re-enlisted and served with Company B, 100th Pennsylvania Volun- teer Infantry. He was discharged July 24, 1865, after having taken part in many of the hardest fought battles of the war. Mr. Smith was a Re- publican and a member of the Methodist Church. His father, H. D. Smith, also served throughout the Civil War. On April 6, 1882, Henry C. Smith was married to Miss Ellmear Pyle, who was born at New Castle, Pa., March 30, 1849, the daughter of Isaac N. Pyle, who served as a cap- tain during the Civil War with Company H, 100th Pennsylvania Volun- teers. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith one child was born, Carlton W., the subject


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of this sketch. By a second marriage Mrs. Smith had three children: Jessie Minton, engaged in the lumber business at New Castle, Pa .; Lenora, the widow of Sheridan Anderson, lives at Sharon, Pa .; and Phoebe Amanda, the widow of Orin C. Stimple, lives at New Castle, Pa.


Carlton W. Smith was educated in the schools of New Castle, and also attended New Castle Business College. He then engaged in farming for a short time, after which he entered the employ of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, where he remained several years. He was later connected with the Driggs Seabury Corporation for three years, and in 1910, became connected with the Brownell Shoe Company, at Sharon, Pa. Two years later Mr. Smith was transferred to Corry to manage the local store.


On Nov. 26, 1913, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Alice May Sliney, who was born at Titusville, Pa., April 14, 1884. They have one daughter, Ellmear, born Nov. 8, 1919.


Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal church and is a 32d degree Mason.


W. Ed Marsh, of Corry, is one of the widely known and successful at- torneys of Erie County. He was born in Farmington Township, Warren County, Pa., Jan. 15, 1851, and is the son of William S. and Rosaville (Knapp) Marsh.


William S. Marsh was a native of Warren County, Pa. He improved 150 acres of land in Farmington Township and was one of the leading farmers and stockmen of that section. He was a Republican and held many county and township offices. He died Sept. 2, 1902, and his wife, who was born in Boston, died in 1911. They were the parents of four children: W. Ed., the subject of this sketch; Sherman, deceased; Fred S., a druggist, lives at Jamestown, N. Y .; and Carrie A., deceased.


W. Ed Marsh received his education in the public schools of Warren County and was graduated from Jamestown College Institute. He began the practice of his profession at Corry in 1879 where he has since been located. He served as mayor of Corry in 1888 and as city attorney for two years. He was also police justice for six years.


On Oct. 1, 1874, Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Mary S. Brown, a native of Warren County, born Oct. 20, 1854. She died July 9, 1889. On Oct. 1, 1890, Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Pearl E. Hoffman, who was born at Corry, May 11, 1869, the daughter of Philip and Mary (Wells)


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Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a Civil War veteran and died Jan. 1, 1900. His wife resides with the Marsh family. Mrs. Marsh was their only child. To W. Ed and Pearl E. (Hoffman) Marsh two children were born: W. Lloyd, born Jan. 25, 1895; and Barrett H., born Sept. 27, 1902.


W. Lloyd Marsh was a graduate of Chamberlain Military Institute and during the World War served as a captain in Company A, 16th Penn- sylvania Regiment. He died while in service on March 1, 1921, and is buried in Pine Grove cemetery, Corry.


Barrett H. Marsh is engaged in the electrical business and resides in Corry. He was married to Miss Maxine Yarling and they have one child, Alice Joan, born Sept. 30, 1924.


W. Ed Marsh is a staunch Republican, a member of the Universalist Church, and past grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a reliable and efficient citizen of the community and has the esteem of his fellow citizens.


M. Agnes Cameron, who owns and conducts an art shoppe at Corry, is among the highly esteemed and widely known women of Erie County. She was born in New York, June 17, 1862, and is a daughter of Maxwell and Permelia (Simons) Cameron.


Maxwell Cameron was born at Hornell, N. Y., May 6, 1832, the son of Dugald and Anne (Taylor) Cameron. Dugald Cameron was born at Edinboro, Scotland, and came to America in 1818, locating at Hornell, N. Y., where he became an extensive land owner. He died in 1867 and his wife died the previous year. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and donated the ground on which the church now stands at Hor- nell. To Dugald and Anne (Taylor) Cameron, the following children were born: Dugald, James, Charles, Irwin, Lydia, married Hiram Hagge- dorn, Elizabeth, married Ev Chadwick, Maxwell, and Jane, all of whom are deceased.


Maxwell Cameron came to Pennsylvania in 1864 and located at Corry where he entered the employ of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad. He was a Democrat and served as justice of the peace and tax collector. He died May 26, 1907, and his wife died May 21, 1917. On Aug. 20, 1855, Mr. Cameron was married to Miss Permelia Simons, who was born in New York, Aug. 10, 1838, the daughter of Charles and Jane (Commons) Simons, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of England. Mr. Simons served as a captain throughout the Civil War and died in


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1867. His wife died in 1890. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Maxwell Cameron, Mary, George, Matilda, married Isaac Dey, Mattie, William and Charles, all deceased.


To Maxwell and Permelia (Simons) Cameron the following children were born: Dugald, born May 17, 1857, died Sept. 5, 1862; M. Agnes, the subject of this sketch; and Jennie, born July 14, 1871, married Fred Hoenes, wholesale and retail confectioner, lives at Corry.


M. Agnes Cameron was reared and educated in Corry and has been en- gaged in business there since 1894.


Miss Cameron is identified with the Democratic party in politics and is a member of the Episcopal church.


Vere E. Phillips is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young business man of Corry. He was born at Lockport, N. Y., Feb. 1, 1893, and is the son of Frank and Jennie (Le Gro) Phillips.


Frank Phillips, who now lives retired at Lockport, N. Y., is a pioneer miller of that place. He is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. His wife died June 7, 1914, and is buried at Lockport. There were three children in the Phillips fam- ily: Howard, deceased; Dr. Ralph, a dentist, lives in Detroit, Mich .; and V. E., the subject of this sketch.


V. E. Phillips received his education at Lockport and learned the jew- elry business there also. In 1914 he was graduated from the Philadelphia College of Horology, and spent the next two years following his profes- sion in South Carolina. In 1921 Mr. Phillips came to Corry where he purchased the jewelry business of James H. Wright. This is one of Corry's oldest business houses and Mr. Phillips has a well established trade. He carries a high grade line of jewelry, clocks, silverware, etc.


On June 7, 1917, Mr. Phillips enlisted in the World War from James- town, N. Y., and served with Company C., 302nd Field Signal Battalion. He was in service until July, 1919, and engaged in many important battles of the war, including Chateau Thierry and the Argonne.


On Oct. 28, 1915, Mr. Phillips was united in marriage with Miss Elesha Metcalf, who was born at Lockport, N. Y., April 7, 1893. They have no children.


Politically Mr. Phillips is a Republican. He is a member of the Presby- terian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He is a public spirited and progressive young man and has many friends and acquaintances.


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David A. Hillstrom, who is connected with the Corry-Jamestown Manu- facturing Corporation as secretary and general manager, is among the prominent and successful business men of Erie County. He was born in Sweden, Feb. 3, 1877.


Mr. Hillstrom received his education in his native land and also attend- ed technical schools in this country, having come here in 1900. He settled in Chicago but seven years later removed to Jamestown, N. Y., where he became manager of the Jamestown and Watson Mfg. Company. In De- cember, 1920, Mr. Hillstrom organized the Corry-Jamestown Manufac- turing Corporation. The Company also has offices in Chicage and New York and representatives throughout the United States as well as in Europe. The officers of the Company are: O. R. Hillstrom, president; Charles A. Anderson, vice-president; H. H. Keppel, treasurer, and David A. Hillstrom, secretary and general manager.


The Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation manufactures steel office furniture, filing cases, etc. They also specialize in built to order steel furniture of every description. An addition to the factory, costing $125,000, is now under construction.




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