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In 1902, Dr. Shipley was united in marriage with Miss Alice M. Daley, a native of Pittsburgh, born July 6, 1880, and the daughter of
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Eugene and Mary (Vaughan) Daley, both deceased. Doctor Shipley's wife is also a Doctor of Chiropractic, and was graduated in the same class with her husband. They have three children: Dr. Joseph Daley, horn in 1903; Francis A., born July 16, 1906; and Alan Edwin, born April 28. 1910.
Doctor Shipley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his wife belongs to the Catholic Church. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a highly esteemed member of the community.
Francis Millet, a pioneer resident of Erie County and a veteran of the Civil War, is now living retired at Union City. He was born at Sala- manca, N. Y., July 18, 1848, and is the son of Vincent and Catherine (Culp) Millet.
Vincent Millet was a native of Cattaraugus County, N. Y., and his wife was born in Allegany County, N. Y. He was a pioneer shoemaker of that state. There were three children in the Millet family: Rose and Emily, deceased; and Francis, the subject of this sketch.
Francis Millet was educated in the district schools of Pennsylvania and when a young man learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for many years. He lived at Spartansburg, Pa., and for many years has lived in Union City. He served throughout the Civil War with Company G, 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at Wash- ington, D. C., June 2, 1865. Mr. Millet lives at 99 North Main Street.
On March 6, 1869, Mr. Millet was married to Miss Jemima Buell, who was born in Crawford County, Pa., Oct. 29, 1852, and died Sept. 9, 1911. To them were born eight children: Laura, married Alton Harris, lives in Union Township; Minnie, married Charles Thompson, lives in Erie; Ly- man, deceased; Margaret, married George King, lives at Elgin, Pa .; Zelma, married Alton Baldwin, lives at Elgin, Pa .; Albert, lives at Cambridge Springs, Pa .; Ralph, lives at Union City; and Florence, married Fred Bowers, lives in Erie. On Sept. 24, 1918, Mr. Millet was married the second time to Miss Mary Dine, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born Jan. 3, 1859, and the daughter of Wesley and Matilda (Bunn) Dine. Mr. Dine served throughout the Civil War, and he and his wife are now deceased. There were nine children in the Dine family: Frank, lives at Lincolnville, Pa .; Mrs. Millet; Alice, married Lee Wycoff, lives in Union City ; Nettie, married George Amy, lives retired at Corry, Pa .; Alta, mar- ried John May, lives at Jamestown, N. Y .; Vern, lives in Erie; Lottie,
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married Fred Holten, lives at Corry ; Lillie, married Jepp Hotchkiss, lives at Corry ; and George, lives at Corry.
Mr. Millet is a Republican, a member of the United Brethren Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is recognized as a substantial citizen and the Millet family are highly esteemed in the community.
Dr. C. C. Hammond, who has been a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Erie for a number of years, was born at West- moreland County, Pa., Jan. 12, 1879, and is the son of Thomas and Nancy Hammond.
Doctor Hammond attended Slippery Rock Normal School in Butler County, Pa., and after his graduation in 1896 he engaged in teaching at Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pa. Several years later he entered the Medico-Chirurgical College in Philadelphia, where he received his degree in 1903. He then engaged in the practice of his profession at Wishaw, Jefferson County, Pa., where he remained until 1913. He has since been located in Erie. Doctor Hammond has taken post graduate work in Chicago in the study of eye, nose and throat diseases.
On Nov. 17, 1902, Dr. C. C. Hammond was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Lamb, of Palmyra, N. J. They have two sons: Eugene C., born Feb. 6, 1905, and Neale James, born Sept. 20, 1906. They were both graduated from Erie Academy High School in 1922. Eugene is attending Grove City College and Neale is with Bury Compressor Com- pany, Erie, Pa.
Doctor Hammond is a member of the Erie County Medical Society, the Jefferson County Medical Society, and the Pennsylvania State Medical Association. He is a Republican and belongs to the Reynoldsville Elks lodge and Erie Eagles. Doctor Hammond has met with uniform success in his profession and is highly esteemed.
Dr. J. W. Switzer, physician and surgeon, who is successfully en- gaged in the practice of his profession at Wesleyville, is a native of Can- ada. He was born at St. Marys, Dec. 23, 1891, and is the son of R. H. and Ellen Margaret (Atkinson) Switzer.
R. H. Switzer was born in Canada, Aug. 30, 1852, and was success- fully engaged in agricultural pursuits during his life. He died July 17, 1921, and his wife, who was born in Canada, in April, 1852, now resides
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at St. Marys, Canada, with her son, William. Her parents were James B. and Sarah (White) Atkinson. To Mr. and Mrs. Switzer were born nine children, as follows: Anna McTaggart, lives at St. Marys, Canada ; Mary Ann, at home; Clara Blake, lives at Seaforth, Ont .; Bertha Jane Bickell, lives at St. Marys; Ellen Margaret Switzer, a teacher, lives at Vancouver, B. C .; Reubin, lives at St. Marys; Everett, lives at Calgary, Alberta; Dr. J. W., the subject of this sketch; and William Henry, at home.
Dr. J. W. Switzer was graduated from St. Marys Collegiate Institute in 1916, after which he took up the study of medicine in Toronto Uni- versity, where he received his degree in June, 1921. After serving as an interne in Hamot Hospital, Erie, for one year, he was appointed chief resident physician at St. Vincent's Hospital. On Sept. 17, 1923, Dr. Switzer established his practice at Wesleyville. He is on the active surgi- cal staff of Hamot Hospital and is New York Central railroad surgeon at Wesleyville.
Doctor Switzer is a member of the County, State and American Medical Associations. He is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose. Doctor Switzer is one of Erie County's broad minded and public spirited citizens.
Dr. Harry S. Falk, a capable physician and surgeon of Erie, who is engaged in the practice of his profession at 129 West 8th Street, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at Wilkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 21, 1874, and is the son of Jacob and Helene (Sultzbacher) Falk.
Jacob Falk was a native of Germany, born Dec. 8, 1831. In 1852 he came to America and after one year in New York, removed to Wilkes- barre, Pa., where he engaged in the meat business until 1895. He died there Jan. 21, 1922. His wife, also a native of Germany, was born June 17, 1835, and died Dec. 28, 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Falk, who were mar- ried at Wilkes Barre, Pa., in 1856, were born the following children: Lewis, died at the age of 12 years; Samuel, born Feb. 6, 1863, died March 17, 1921; Matilda Levi, born April 6, 1864, lives at Wilkes Barre, Pa .; Sarah, born May 29, 1873, died April 30, 1922; and Dr. Harry S., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Harry S. Falk received his early education in the public schools of Wilkes Barre, Pa., and was graduated from Hillman Academy in 1894. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania and was graduated
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from the Medico Chirurgical College of Philadelphia in 1899. After com- pleting his internship in Philadelphia, Doctor Falk engaged in the prac- tice of his profession at Emporium, Pa., from 1903 until 1921, at which time he removed to Erie and established his practice in the Commerce Building. The following year he removed to his present location, 129 West 8th Street. He specializes in diseases of the lungs and has taken post graduate work at White Haven Sanitarium, and also at the Trudeau School of Tuberculosis, Saranac Lake, N. Y. He served as county coroner of Cameron County, Pa., from 1912 until 1920, and during the World War was a member of the Cameron County Draft Board and chairman of the Red Cross. From 1903 to 1921 he was medical director of Penn- sylvania State Department of Health and from 1908 to 1921 was physician in charge of Tuberculosis dispensary No. 8 of Pennsylvania Department of Health.
On Dec. 2, 1912, Doctor Falk was united in marriage with Miss Anna Tompowsky, a native of Syracuse, N. Y., born March 27, 1891.
In politics Doctor Falk is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Erie County Medical Society, the National Tuberculo- sis Association, and a director of the Anti-tuberculosis League. He is on staff of the following institutions: St. Vincent's Hospital; Erie Gen- eral Dispensary; Erie Infants Home and Hospital; Louise Home for In- cipient Tuberculosis; B'nai B'rith Orphanage of Erie and Grand View Sanitarium of Oil City, Pa. He is a member of the West 8th Street Temple and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Elks lodge. He is widely known and has well earned the respect and esteem of his many friends.
Dr. Charles N. Fiero is an enterprising and successful dentist of Erie, with offices at 913 Commerce Building. He was born in Fayette County, N. Y., July 18, 1887, and is a son of Oliver and Josephine (Vande- mark) Fiero.
Oliver Fiero was born in New York in 1841 and for many years engaged in farming and stock raising. Later in life he engaged in the ice manufacturing business and now lives retired at Geneva, N. Y. His wife, a native of Herkimer County, N. Y., is deceased. They had six children, as follows: Edna Page, lives at Geneva, N. Y .; Percy, lives at Troy, N. Y .; Grace, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; Dr. Charles N., the sub- ject of this sketch; Ellen Reynolds, lives at Syracuse, N. Y .; and Jay R.,
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died Feb. 6, 1924. By a former marriage Mr. Fiero had three sons: Irving P., lives in Buffalo, N. Y .; George and Ollie, both deceased.
After attending the public and high schools of Geneva, N. Y., Charles N. Fiero went to Rochester, N. Y., in 1907 where he took a four years course in manual training at the Mechano Institute, being a night school student. In the meantime he worked at his trade as pattern maker, but after the completion of this course, he came to Erie in the capacity of a manual training teacher at the Academy high school. In 1916 he took up the study of dentistry at Louisville, Ky., and received his degree in 1919, after which he became associated in practice in Erie with Dr. Harley Ackerman. Since 1923 Doctor Fiero has practiced alone. He is a mem- ber of the Erie County Dental Society, of which he served as president in 1923 and he is also identified with the Lake Erie, State and American Dental Associations.
On Dec. 2, 1916, Doctor Fiero was united in marriage with Miss Louise Nick, a native of Erie, and the daughter of Fred and Anna (Bre- villier) Nick, of Erie. Mr. Nick was a prominent druggist for a number of years and now lives retired. His wife is deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Fiero have two daughters: Jeanne Louise, born June 29, 1920; and Joan Brevillier, born Nov. 10, 1922.
Doctor Fiero is a Republican, a member of the Park Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge, the Psi Omega fraternity, and the Kiwanis Club.
Dr. R. J. Sample is an enterprising young dentist of Erie and a vet- eran of the World War. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., March 14, 1898, and is the son of Charles F. and Sadie M. (George) Sample.
Charles F. Sample is a native of Crawford County, Pa., born in 1870 and his wife was also born in the same county. They were married in 1896 and have three children: Dr. R. J., the subject of this sketch; Harold, lives in Buffalo, N. Y .; and Merle, at home. Mr. Sample is a carpenter by trade and resides in Erie.
Dr. R. J. Sample was educated in the public and high schools of Erie and after his graduation in 1917, he volunteered for service in the World War and was sent to Philadelphia, where he was stationed with the navy. He made seven trips to France during the war and was discharged Sept. 5, 1919. The following year he entered Pittsburgh University, where he received his degree as Doctor of Dentistry in 1924. His office is
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located at 730 West 18th Street and he has already met with success in his profession.
On Sept. 20, 1920, Doctor Sample was married to Miss Severna Gehrlein, of Erie, and they are well and favorably known in the com- munity.
Dr. L. Joseph Amenta is among the enterprising and successful young dentists of Erie. He was born in Italy, Oct. 7, 1897, and is the son of Cosmos and Mary Ann (Cancilla) Amenta.
The Amenta family came to this country from Italy in 1898 and set- tled in New Orleans, La. In 1902 they removed to North East, Pa., where Mr. and Mrs. Amenta now reside. They had three children, of whom Dr. L. Joseph, the subject of this sketch, is the only one now living.
L. Joseph Amenta spent his boyhood at North East and after the completion of his high school course there in 1918 he entered Pennsyl- vania State College, and the following year became a student at the University of Pittsburgh. After two years in that institution, he studied at the University of Maryland, from which he received his degree in 1923. He has since been located in Erie and already has a well estab- lished practice. His office is at 510 West 18th Street.
Doctor Amenta is identified with the Erie County Dental Society, the Pennsylvania State Dental Society, and the American Dental Asso- ciation. He is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to the Sons of Italy. He is also member Erie Lodge No. 67, B. P. O. Elks. Politically he is an independent voter.
Dr. James E. Condren, who ranks among the leading dentists of Erie, was born at Niagara, N. Y., Oct. 17, 1881, and is the son of Mathew and Josephine (Butler) Condren.
Mathew Condren, a native of New York, has been successfully en- gaged in agricultural pursuits for many years. There are five children in his family, namely: William, lives in New York City; Daniel, captain of police, Buffalo, N. Y .; Dr. Francis, a dentist, lives in Chicago; James E., the subject of this sketch; and Julia, deceased.
After receiving his early education in the schools of Niagara, N. Y., James E. Condren entered the University of Buffalo, where he was grad- uated in 1903. Two years later he received his degree as Doctor of
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Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dental College. He has since practiced his profession in Erie and has met with marked success. His office is at 1032 Peach Street. He is president of the Officers' Reserve Army Club of Erie and first lieutenant of the Reserve Army.
Doctor Condren was married April 23, 1911, to Miss Jessie Prender- gast, of Erie, Pa., and they have a son, James E., born April 16, 1913.
In politics Doctor Condren is identified with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to the University Club, Yacht Club, Moose and Erie Maennerchor, and is well and favorably known in Erie.
Dr. J. Elmer Croop is a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Erie and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Nanti- coke, Pa., Oct. 8, 1887, and is a son of James W. and Emma A. (Laskowski) Croop.
James W. Croop, who was engaged in the construction business at Nanticoke, was born at that place, Oct. 1, 1861. His wife was born in Germany, Dec. 7, 1862. To Mr. and Mrs. Croop, who were married on Feb. 4, 1883, three children were born: William A., lives at Nanticoke, Pa .; Ada B. Minnich, lives at Washington, Pa .; and Dr. J. Elmer, the subject of this sketch.
J. Elmer Croop was reared and educated at Nanticoke, and in 1906, after completing a high school course, he entered Bucknee University, and the following year was enrolled at Jefferson Medical College, where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1911. His interne work was done at Hamot Hospital, Erie, and in July, 1912, he engaged in the prac- tice of his profession here. During the World War Doctor Croop vol- unteered for service and served throughout the entire period of the war with the United States Medical Corps. Upon his return to Erie he has since been located at 557 East 6th Street.
In 1925 Doctor Croop spent three and one-half months in Berlin, Germany, in post graduate study and observation in the various large clinics and hospitals. He is now engaged in urological and genito-urinary practice.
Doctor Croop is a Republican, a member of the Erie County, State and American Medical Associations, and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is a representative citizen of Erie and stands high in the community.
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Dr. Ralph Vail Sheldon is a successful and well known young dentist of Erie, with offices at 159 West Eighth Street. He was born at Buffalo, N. Y., March 1, 1898, and is the son of Burt H. and Veva (Vail) Sheldon.
Burt H. Sheldon, who lives at Greenville, Pa., is a native of New York, as is his wife. He was born at Hopkinton and his wife at Clyde. In early life Mr. Sheldon engaged in farming and later removed to Buffalo, where he took up mechanical engineering. He has thus been engaged for the past 20 years as chief engineer in various electric light and interurban power houses. Ralph Vail, the subject of this sketch, is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon.
When a boy Ralph Vail Sheldon removed to North Girard with his parents, where he attended high school. He attended Allegheny College for two years and is a graduate of Temple University. He has been en- gaged in the practice of dentistry since 1921, and located in Erie since 1923.
On Dec. 22, 1920, Dr. Sheldon was united in marriage at Philadelphia with Miss Margaret Maurer, who was born at Mt. Carmel, Pa., the daughter of Samuel and Florence (Cleaver) Maurer. Mr. Maurer died in 1901 and his wife resides in Philadelphia.
Doctor Sheldon is identified with the Erie County Dental Society, the Lake Erie Dental Association and the Erie Clinical Society. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Doctor Shel- don is an enterprising young man whose success in life is already as- sured.
Dr. R. H. Luke is a prominent young physician of Erie and is a veteran of the World War. He was born in North East, Pa., in 1895, and is a son of C. A. and Bertha (Berndt) Luke.
C. A. Luke, who is successfully engaged in the building business at North East, Pa., is a native of Pennsylvania. His wife was born in Germany. They have three children: Hilda Douville, lives at North East; Charles, lives at North East; and Dr. R. H., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. R. H. Luke attended the public schools of North East and was graduated from high school in 1912. In 1917 he received his degree as Doctor of Medicine at the University of Buffalo and served his internship in St. Vincent's Hospital, Erie, Pa. He has been a member of St.
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Vincent's Hospital staff since 1919, and carries on a general practice at 806 Rankin Avenue, Lawrence Park, Erie. During the World War Doc- tor Luke served as a member of the medical corps and was stationed at Camp Wadsworth.
On Dec. 22, 1917, Doctor Luke was united in marriage with Miss Addie M. Harlacker, of York, Pa., and the daughter of Samuel and Anna Mary Harlacker. Mr. Harlacker is a well known furniture manufac- turer of York, Pa. To Doctor and Mrs. Luke have been born three children: Jean H., born July 3, 1919; Florence L., born March 30, 1921; and Anna M., born Nov. 27, 1924.
Politically Doctor Luke is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He is identified with the Erie County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.
Francis E. Hyer, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a well known and dependable citizen of Erie County. He was born in Chenango County, N. Y., May 25, 1842, and is the son of Darius and Harriet (Bur- rows) Hyer.
Darius Hyer was a native of Chenango County, N. Y., born Aug. 10, 1809. His wife was born June 22, 1808. He was a pioneer miller of that section and operated a grist mill for many years. He died Nov. 4, 1865, and his wife died Dec. 1, of the same year. They were the parents of four children: Helen, married Joshua Myrick, both deceased; Julian, died in infancy; Francis E., the subject of this sketch; and Irving, who died in 1920.
Francis E. Hyer was reared and educated in Chenango County, N. Y., and at an early age engaged in the milling business with his father. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with Company C, 114th New York Volunteer Infantry, and was in service for over three years, taking part in many important battles of the war. In 1866 Mr. Hyer came to Corry and purchased a tract of 420 acres of land in Erie County, which he improved. He became an extensive grain farmer and also engaged in stock raising. He now lives retired at 22 West Irving Street.
On Feb. 21, 1866, Mr. Hyer was married to Miss Jennie Goodrich, a native of Davenport Center, N. Y., and to this union were born two chil- dren: Lucille, born May 24, 1867, married first to Garey Wentworth, and later to Lincoln Cottrell, lives at Reno, Pa .; and Dr. Irving Goodrich Hyer,
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born May 9, 1875, married Maud Andrews, and they have a son, Glen, born Oct. 6, 1907. They reside at Clarendon, Pa. By her first marriage, Mrs. Cottrell has a daughter, Leta, married Leon Lindsley, lives at Corry. Mrs. Hyer died Oct. 21, 1919, and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery. On Nov. 18, 1920, Mr. Hyer was married to Miss Addie Williams, who was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., June 28, 1851, and a daughter of Elijah and Sally (Coy) Williams, natives of Vermont. There were ten children in the Williams family: Charles William, Janet, Thedrow, Susan, Corlin, and Garvis, all deceased; Melissa, died March 24, 1925, in Erie County ; Alonzo, deceased; Mrs. Hyer; and Leroy, deceased. Mr. Williams died Nov. 17, 1897. His wife died Feb. 12, 1878.
Politically Mr. Hyer is a Democrat. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is a member of the Seven Day Adventist church.
Dr. C. H. Hapgood, who ranks among the leading and successful dentists of Erie, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Warren, Pa., July 4, 1887, and is the son of C. E. and Louise M. (Offerle) Hap- good.
C. E. Hapgood settled in Erie in 1893, having come here from War- ren, where he had engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years. After his arrival in this city, he was associated in the floral business with Mr. Niemeyer for six years. He is now interested in the bond business with offices at 617 Parade Street. Mrs. Hapgood died at the age of 35 years and he was later married to Miss Henrietta Offerle. By his first marriage Mr. Hapgood had two children: Dr. C. H., the subject of this sketch; and Cora M., at home.
ยท C. H. Hapgood attended the public schools of Warren and in 1911 was graduated from the dental school of the University of Pittsburgh. He was then associated in practice in Erie with Dr. James H. Kelsey for a short period. He then entered practice for himself. Upon entering the service in 1917, Doctor Hapgood was commissioned a first lieutenant and sent to Camp Dix, N. J., and later Camp Mills, L. I. On Jan. 8, 1918, he arrived in Liverpool, England, and was soon afterwards sent to France where he engaged in active service until the close of the war, taking part in the following battles and drives: Champagne-Marne, Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel, Argonne Meuse. He was also with the army of occu- pation in Germany and was discharged June 19, 1919. Doctor Hapgood immediately returned to Erie and established his practice in the Palace
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Hardware Building. He specializes in dental surgery and has taken several post graduate courses.
Doctor Hapgood is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's Cathedral, and belongs to the Masonic lodge, Erie Yacht Club, Lions Club, American Legion, Sons of American Revolution, and Y. M. C. A. He is identified with the Erie County, Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, and American Dental Associations. Doctor Hapgood is a substantial citizen of Erie and a progressive man in his profession.
Joseph E. Leslie, the first county controller of Erie County, was born at Panama, Chautauqua County, N. Y., May 10, 1860, and is the son of Henry W. and Mary Ett (Steward) Leslie.
The Leslie family were early settlers in Ohio, Rev. Joseph Leslie, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, having been a prominent Meth- odist minister during the early days. He was the presiding elder of this district in Erie County for a number of years and a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years. He died in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., in 1885, and his wife died in 1918 after having reached the age of 100 years. Henry W. Leslie, their son, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, and in early life engaged in the railroading business. Later he became a Methodist minister in the Erie Conference. He was the first secretary of the Chautauqua Assembly and with his father was one of the organizers. He died at Portland, N. Y., in 1874, at the age of 36 years. The Steward family came from Herkimer County, N. Y., in 1810 and settled in Chautauqua County, N. Y. John Steward, great grand- father of Joseph E. Leslie, drove from Herkimer County in an ox cart. Mrs. Henry W. Leslie died in April, 1904, at the age of 62 years. . To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie four children were born: Joseph E., the subject of this sketch ; H. J., vice president of the Second National Bank, Erie; Car- rie, married George W. Rowland, superintendent of the Chautauqua As- sembly and Grounds, lives at Chautauqua, N. Y .; and Jessie May Leslie, unmarried, cashier of the Chautauqua Assembly, N. Y.
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