History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 109

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1280

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JOSEPH KOHLMILLER (deceased), was born in Germany in 1827, and there learned his trade, that of a dyer. In 1854, he was united in marriage with Walberga Christel, a na- tive of Germany, born in the year 1828. Of the family born to them, three sons and three daughters are living, viz., Walberga, wife of Frank Boelte; Elijah, a dyer, was married in

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Detroit, in 1880, to Minnie St. Amour, who was born and reared in Detroit (she departed this life June, 1882, leaving a son Frank; her remains lie in Erie Cemetery); Theresa, wife of Henry Runzer, a carpenter; Julius and Henry, also dyers, and Louisa. Mr. Kohlmiller, Sr., came to America about 29 years ago, and departed this life May 9, 1883, and is buried in the Erie Cemetery.

C. KOLB, retired, Erie, was born in Frankenthal, Germany, May 17, 1816, son of Casper Kolb, a Government officer in Germany. Our subject received a good education, and learned the comb-making and hairdressing trades in his native land. Immigrating to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1835, he came to Erie City in 1838, on Sept. 1st of which year he was married in Erie Co. to Elizabeth Zwibf. To this union were born nine children, eight now living, viz., Elizabeth M., widow of John B. Suerken; Josephine; Frederick (accidentally killed at a fire in Erie City in 1879); Henry; John, proprietor of the city bottling establish- ment (who was born in this city, received his schooling here and at the business college, Buf- falo, N. Y .; established his present business in Erie in 1875; employs four thoroughly prac- tical men, has four wagons on the road, and his trade is constantly on the increase); Charles C., Sophia, Fredericka Caroline and Helen, a teacher in the public schools, organist and leader of the choir in St. Paul's German 'Evangelical Church. Our subject was one of the first to found that church, and has been a member of the choir ever since it was organized, in 1848; he has been an Elder many years, and was Secretary and Treasurer when the church was built; has been a member of Erie City School Board ten years, and of Erie City Council two years; was the principal mover in organizing the first brass band in Erie City in 1839. In politics, he is a Democrat.

LAURENCE KOSTER, merchant, Erie, was born in Luxemburg, in Europe, Oct. 27, 1827; son of Matthias and Lena (Demoling) Koster, natives of Germany; the former a farmer. Our subject was reared on the farm, received his schooling in his native land, and there learned wagon-making; he came from thence to Erie in 1847, and for the first three years was a ship carpenter on the ship Michigan; he subsequently engaged in this occupa- tion for ten years, when he came to Erie City and worked at his trade for three years, when he embarked in the dry goods business, in which he continued successfully for fifteen years, when he gradually drifted into the carpet, wall papering and window curtain trade. Mr. Koster was married in Erie City, 1849, to Elizabeth, daughter of George Fritz, and of German descent. To this union have been born ten children-Lena, John, Elizabeth, Maggie, Daniel, Mary, Katie, Annie, Minnie (deceased) and Clara. Mrs. Koster and the family are Protestants; Mr. Koster is a Catholic; in politics, he is a Republican, and has been a member of the Erie City Council.

JOHN PHILIP KRAFT, grocer, Erie, was born in Niederhausen, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, May 1, 1834, and was reared to sash making there. At nineteen. he came to America and located here, following carpentering for sixteen years ; he had in the meantime engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Kraft was married in Erie, Sept. 15, 1857, by the Rev. Mr. Farber, of St. Paul's Church, to Justina Sendlinger, who was born in Metzingen, Germany, June 14, 1832, and came to this county about 1850. Two children have been horn to this union-Margaret Katharine, wife of Wm. Flickinger, insurance agent, Erie; and Chas. Frederick, a machinist. The family are members of St. Paul's Church. Mr. Kraft is an active member of the Odd Fellows, being a member of the Encampment, and of the A. O. U. W. He is at present Inspector of Elections in this city, which office he has held for fifteen years; he has also filled minor official positions, one of which was that of Census Enumerator in the Fourth Ward.

CHARLES AUGUST LANG, grocer, Erie, was born in Erie in 1849. His parents, William and Maria Lang came here from Saxony in 1846, William Lang having been one of the pioneer book-binders of this city. The subject of this sketch, when thirteen, began the molding business, but after two years abandoned it and took up merchandising, as a clerk. In 1871, he established himself in business, and has since carried it on successfully. He was married in 1870 to Louisa Schaeffer, of Buffalo, whose ancestors came from Wur- temberg, Germany. Two sons have blessed this union-George William and Charles August, Jr. The family are members of St. John Evangelical Church. Mr. Lang is an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In 1880, he served as Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master of the District of Erie Co .; also served three terms as represent- ative to the Grand Lodge of Penn., and is at present Sec. of Erie City Lodge No. 871.

J. P. LEAHEY, proprietor of the Bon Ton Restaurant, Erie, was born in Ireland, August 22, 1852; son of John M. Leahey, a miller by trade, who came with his family to America, in 1854, to Erie City, and was in the employ of the Michigan and Lake Shore Railroad, till his death, which occurred March 20, 1871. John P. Leahey, who was the youngest in a family of six children, acquired his education in Erie City and at a college in Illinois. He then learned printing, serving four years, and followed this occupation from 1865 to 1874; then worked for one year in the Burdett Organ Factory; since then has been engaged in his present business. Our subject was married, August 22, 1876, to Ellen E., daughter of Michael Crowley, an early settler and a prominent farmer of Erie Co. Mr. Leahey and wife are members of the Roman Catholic Church. The former, in politics, is a Democrat, has been a member of the Executive Committee, Clerk of Sheridan

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Guard, has been President for two years. Mr. Leahey is a fluent writer, was appointed Recording and Corresponding Secretary for the Reform Association, and drew up its con- stitution and by-laws.

ADDISON LEECH, farmer and real estate dealer, Erie, was born in Butler Co., Penn., Feb. 20, 1824, son of David and Rhoda (Findley) Leech, who were natives of York Co., Penn., and of Ireland respectively, and of English descent. The father accumulated a large fortune in the transportation business, being a pioneer of this industry in this part of the country, residing at Leechburg of which town he was the founder. Addison Leech received his education at Allegheny College, Penn., and early in life engaged in the transportation business with his father, with whom he remained till his death, which occurred in 1858; then continued in the same employment with an elder brother who died in 1862. Since then our subject has not actively engaged in this business, though he still retains an interest in extensive lake investments. Mr. Leech is largely interested in real estate. Going to Dakota in 1881, he bought 35,000 acres of land, which he has put into the hands of his sons, but resides in Erie, Penn. He is a member of the Masonic fratern- ity; in politics is a Republican. Mr. Leech was united in marriage at St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 3, 1852, with Mary I., daughter of John S. Watson, by whom he had nine children, eight living, viz., John W., W. Findley, Addison, Jr., Mary (at home), Isadore (wife of Chester Bliss, of Boston, Mass.), Isabella (at home) Ella and Louise. Harry L. died 1880, aged ten years. Mrs. Leech is a member of the Episcopal Church.

MICHAEL LIEBEL, Water Commissioner, was born in Germany, June 17, 1843; son of John and Barbara (Hammer) Liebel: latter a native of Germany. Our subject received his education mainly in the common schools. He came to America when he was about four- teen years of age and learned shoe-making in Erie City. He embarked for himself in the boot and shoe-making business in 1862, carrying it on five years. Since then he has been in business of various descriptions. He was married in Erie Cityin 1865, to Clara, daughter of John Uhr, by whom he has three sons-Eugene, clerk in hardware store in Erie City; Fred- erick W. and M. at school. Mr. Liebel and wife are members of the Catholic Church. In politics is a Democrat. Mr. Liebel was a Councilman in Erie City for seven years, and for a time President of the Select and Common Council, was elected Water Commissioner seven years ago last May; served one year as President. He has been sufficiently successful in business to enable him to accumulate a comfortable income. He has been engaged in var- ious speculations in Erie City,

WILLIAM LOESCH, real estate dealer, stock dealer and butcher, Erie, was born in Erie City, Penn., Aug. 17, 1837; son of Laurence and Margaret (Doub) Loesch, natives of Germany, who came to Erie from there in 1836. The former, a butcher, was in business here from 1840 till his death, which occurred in 1865. He reared a family of seven children. Our subject, the youngest, was educated in Erie schools and naturally learned his father's trade. In 1867, he started an omnibus route, which was subsequently merged into the street car line: then for a time, he conducted and owned an extensive livery stable here; in 1874, he built a large packing house in Erie, and met with a heavy loss by its being blown down during a storm. Mr. Loesch was married in this city, 1857, to Margaret, daughter of Peter Simons, a native of Germany. She was born on the ocean, during her parents' voyage to America. To this union have been born Joseph, in butchering business in Erie City; Ida, wife of Fred Miller, plumber in Erie City; Edward with his father; and Mary A., wife of Harry Ross, an employe of the P. & E. R. R. Mrs. Loesch is a member of the Protestant Lutheran Church; he is a Democrat in politics; has been a member of the Council, Erie City, for seven years.

A. T. LOOMIS, manufacturer of bricks, and real estate agent, Erie, was born in North East, Erie Co., Penn., Jan. 4, 1837, son of Rufus and Sarah (Tuttle) Loomis, natives of Penn., of English descent, the former a builder and contractor. They were married in Erie Co., and reared three children-A. T., John J. and Ella May. The mother and children are still living in North East, the father died in 1873. Our subject was educated in North East Academy. For eight years he clerked in a store, and then came to Erie City, where he was apartner in Brown's Hotel for three years; he next engaged in the manufacture of bricks, which he carried on successfully for ten years; he at present deals in real estate. In 1868, he married Marion E. Colt, a native of Erie City, of English descent, and daughter of Thomas G. Colt, first Mayor of Erie City. To this union were born two children-George Colt and Mabel T. Mrs. Loomis is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr. Loomis is a Republican.

JOHN P. LOREI, firm of Lorei & Effley, dry goods, Erie, was born March 28, 1853, at Erie, son of Michael, a blacksmith, and Amelia (Walter) Lorei, natives of Germany, who came to Erie City about 1839, were parents of nine children, allreared in this city. Our subject, the second in this family, attended Erie High School from the time he was able to go to school till 1870, when he became salesman in a dry goods store. In 1878, he embarked in the dry goods business on his own account in company with his present partner; he possesses good business qualifications, and has been very successful. Is, politically, a Democrat.

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ARTHUR S. LOVETT, physician and surgeon, Erie. was born June 9, 1849, at Clymer, Chantauqua Co., N. Y., son of Joseph and Sarah Ann (Dutton) Lovett, the latter a native of N. Y., and of English extraction. Joseph Lovett, who was a native of Me., and of Scotch descent, was a merchant tailor by trade, but in early life was connected with the Thespian art as an actor of some repute; he and Wilkes Booth were students together for dramatic life under the father of J. W. Booth. When twenty-six years of age he retired from the stage and married. Our subject, the second in a family of six children, received a liberal education, and began reading medicine with Dr. G. Thickstun, of Wattsburg, Erie Co., Penn .; he afterward attended a course of lectures at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, N. Y. City, and also the State Medical University, Mich., from which he graduated March 29, 1871, and in May he commenced the practice of his profession in Waterford, Erie Co., Penn. In May, 1872, he moved to the city of Erie. On June 1, 1876, the Doctor married Fannie E., daughter of John J. Zimmerly, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Lovett are members of the Central Presbyterian Church; he is a member of the A. O. U. W .; was elected Re- cording Secretary of Erie Co. Medical Society July 6, 1875; re-elected in 1876, 1877 and 1878; represented that society in the American Medical Association in 1876, and Aug. 1877, was appointed member of the Board of Pension Examining Surgeons. Jan. 1, 1881, he was appointed Physician and Surgeon of Erie Co. Alms House, and re-appointed in 1882, 1883 and 1884. In 1881, he was elected Councilman, and re elected in 1882. While exper- imenting with antiseptic gases and electricity in 1882, Dr. Lovett discovered a process for embalming, by the use of which human bodies may be kept free from putrefaction, and with natural appearance for a long time-he at present (June, 1884) having a subject in his office that died in Aug. 1882. Investigations which led to this discovery were conducted upon the germ theory of putrefaction advocated so ably by Louis Pasteur, of Paris, and Dr. Lovett considers the remarkable results obtained by himself in this direction as another proof that the germ theory of putrefaction is the correct one.

WILLIAM H. LUCE, proprietor Erie Furniture Co., Erie, was born in N. Y. July 21, 1830, son of Hiram and Maria (Saeger) Luce, natives of Mass., of English extraction. The former was a Methodist clergyman, and traveled through the State of Penn. on horseback and afoot to meet his appointments. They were parents of five children, our subject being the only one in this county. He was educated at Meadville, Penn., came to Erie Co. in 1853, and choosing the profession of dentistry opened an office in Erie City in that year, and practiced until 1862. Subsequently he was in the employment of the railroad com- pany in Erie City as agent for six years; he then engaged in the furniture business with his father-in-law under the firm name Ayres & Luce. This partnership was discontinued in 1874, when our subject went to California for two years. On his return he again em- barked in the furniture industry, this time for his own account. Mr. Luce was married, in Erie City, in 1860, to Carrie C., daughter of J. W. Ayres, and a native of this city. To this union were born Wilson A., with Mt. Hickory Iron Co .; Kate, Carrie and Helen. REV. GEORGE ARMSTRONG LYON, D. D., was born in Baltimore, Md., March 3, 1806. He was the son of Samuel and Betty W. (Brown) Lyon, daughter of the Hon. Ja- cob Brown, of Philadelphia. His ancestors came originally from Scotland and England, but his grandfather, William Lyon, emigrated to Pennsylvania from the North of Ireland, and in connection with Gen. Armstrong, whose sister he married, surveyed and laid out the town of Carlisle. Dr. Lyon was early left an orphan, and made his home with his uncle, George A. Lyon, for whom he was named, a prominent citizen and lawyer of Carlisle. He was educated at Dickinson College, where he graduated in 1824, at the age of eight- een. He then entered the theological seminary at Princeton, and after finishing his course of study, was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Carlisle, on the 9th of April, 1828. During the summer he crossed the Alleghany Mountains on horseback, and spent the fol- lowing winter between Fredonia, N. Y., and Erie, Penn. Receiving a call from the Pres- byterian Church in each place, for reasons unknown to the writer, he decided to accept the one to Erie, and on Sept. 9, 1829, was ordained by the Presbytery of Erie, and installed pastor of the church there. In this capacity he remained the balance of his life, a period of over 41 years, his death having occurred March 24, 1871, at the age of sixty-five. "He was brought into the ministry just before the great spiritual harvest time of 1830 to 1832, and entered in as a vigorous and earnest and prayerful reaper, and came forth rejoicing, bringing many sheaves with him. The church was greatly edified, and other churches sprang from its roots and grew from its richness." He was a wise and zealous minister, and his undi- vided time and talents, as well as his own private means, were cheerfully given to advance the purposes and institutions of the Gospel in the county and elsewhere. As a preacher, he was distinguished for the grave, affectionate and instructive nature of his sermons, for his logical force, a clear perception of the truth, clearness in stating it, and pungency in ap- plying it. He was also distinguished for the aptness of his prayers, as all who remember them will testify, and for his ready sympathy for his parishioners and friends when in sor- row or trouble. His warm and practical charity was manifested repeatedly in both public and private actions; his whole soul was in his work, and he loved to preach the great cen- tral truths of the Gospel; at the same time he kept his heart close to the throbbing pulses of humanity, and his interest in all local and national questions which involved the ever-

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lasting principles of truth and equity was always keen and strong. He died at Avon Springs, N. Y., whither he had gone hoping to recuperate his failing health. On Tues- day, March 28, 1871, his funeral services, which were very solemn and impressive, were held in the church in which he had so long ministered, and his body was consigned to the tomb in the Erie Cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Richard Craig- head, of Meadville, formerly of Carlisle, Penn., though in the services many of his brother ministers of various churches in the city participated.

JAMES LYTLE (deceased) was born in Waterford, this county, Feb. 17, 1808; son of John and Sally (Anderson) Lytle, natives of Penn., former of French, latter of English descent. John Lytle was a farmer for many years and a member of the Legislature from this county. Our subject was reared on the farm, and in early life learned the tailor trade. He was married, in Erie City, Sept. 19, 1830, to Kezia Dunn, horn in N. Y. Dec. 12, 1809, daughter of James and Sarah (Harned) Dunn, latter a member of the Friends' Society or Quakers. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom grew to maturity, viz .: Lucinda, wife of Spencer Booth, Chicago; Sarah, widow of Sidney Booth; Susan, widow of Henry Sherman, in Wis .; John, deceased; Clayton, who rose from private to Colonel of 17th P. V. I. during the war of the rebellion, he was a prisoner about a year, died in Erie Sept. 26, 1876; Martha K., wife of Daniel Jones, a commercial traveler, and Viola V. H., wife of Samuel Jacobs, in employ of railroad company in Ill. Mr. Lytle was at one time Collector of Port of Erie City; was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he was Elder for many years. He died in Erie March 31, 1876. Mrs. Lytle, his widow, still resides in Erie City.

W. W. LYLE, contractor, Erie, was born in Montgomery Co., Penn., June 1, 1839, son of Francis and Louise (Bruner) Lyle, natives of Penn., the latter of German descent, the former of Scotch-Irish lineage. A house plasterer by trade, was at one time a merchant, but in later life a hotel keeper. He reared seven children. Our subject, who was the eldest, was educated in the seminary, Montgomery Co., Penn. He was united in marriage, in Erie City, with Elizabeth, daughter of L. L. Lamb. To this union have been horn five children, viz .: Kittie, Lyman L., WalterW., George M. and Francis. Mr. Lyle has fol- lowed various occupations through life, and accomplishes whatever he undertakes. He is a member of the Erie City School Board; in politics, he is a Democrat.

JOSEPH McCARTER, President Second National Bank, Erie City, was born in Franklin Co., N. Y., March 20, 1829. He is the son of Joseph and Isabella McCarter, both natives of N. Y., and of Irish descent. At the age of ten our subject began to hattle with life's realities as a store clerk in Erie, in which service he remained until 1852, when he opened a grocery store on his own account, and conducted it with success for eight years. In 1860, he entered into partnership with W. J. Little, in the establishment of the iron works, which in 1864 were disposed of to Selden & Bliss, the present proprietors. In the same year he built the Erie car works-manipulated his interest with profit for two years, when he sold out to the Pittsburgh & Erie R. R. Co. With others, he, in 1867, erected the Erie City elevator, a structure of great value to the city. In 1869, this property passed into the hands of the Penn. R. R. Co. by purchase. In 1870, he served as Vice President and general manager of the Second National Bank, and eleven years later was elected to the Presidency, which position he still holds. From 1881 to 1883 he acceptably filled the office of Mayor of the city. In politics, Mr. McCarter identifies himself with the Democratic party. He was married. April 15, 1857, to Eliza J. Morehead, by whom he has had two children-Cora, wife of Lieut. John M. Bowyer, of the U. S. Navy, and Wm. J.

R. T. McCLURE, of the firm Howe, McClure & Co., proprietors of Wooden Ware Works, Erie, was born in Allegheny County, Penn., in 1842, son of Robert and Elizabeth McClure, natives of Penn., of Scotch-Irish descent. Our subject received a common school education in his native county, and followed the profession of accountant from 1856 till 1873. In latter year he came to Erie City, and embarked in his present business. Mr. McClnre was married, in 1881, in Pittsburgh, Penn., to Jenette Brankston, anative of Pitts- burgh, and a member of the United Presbyterian Church. The business of the firm Howe, McClure & Co., is well conducted; the two partners named have charge of the manufact- uring department, and the third partner, T. W. Shacklett, has full charge of the office, books, and the buying and selling. Our subject graduated from the Iron City Commercial College in 1858. In politics, he is a Republican.

JOHN C. McCREA, pork-packer, Erie, was born in N. Y. in 1850, son of James Mc- Crea and brother of E. J. and James McCrea, well known pork-packers of Cleveland, Ohio. The greater part of his early educational training was acquired in his business experience. His grandfather and father having been in the pork-packing industry, our subject followed their footsteps, and at the age of twenty-one embarked in business with his brothers, under firm name McCrea Bros., pork-packers, Cleveland, Ohio, remaining there till 1880, when he came to Erie City, and opened business on his own account. From seven to fourteen men are employed during the season, and the business transacted is large and steadily increas- ing. Mr. McCrea is also proprietor of three delivery wagons that do business through the city. His facilities and business connections enable him to carry on a flourishing trade.

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GEN. D. B. McCREARY, attorney-at-law, Erie City. There will always attach an in- terest to the pioneer families, which will never probably belong to others who came at a later date, as they have laid the foundations of our social and material status, and coming generations can only modify and develop that which they, by their energy and persever- ance, established. By their strong arms were the forests felled, the undergrowth cleared away, and the sod broken; by them were the primitive cabin, the log schoolhouse and the church erected. Later inhabitants make further and higher advancement in all these, and proceed to further develop the embryo foundings of the pioneer. To the latter class be- longs the subject of this sketch, born Feb. 27, 1826, in Mill Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn., to Joseph F. and Lydia (Swan) McCreary, natives of Penn., and the parents of nine children, viz .: Samuel S., Richard S., Selina C., John J., Mary E., Jackson, D. B., Lydia A., Martha S. The father came to Mill Creek Township in 1800, from Lancaster Co., Penn., and was a farmer during his life. Gen. D. B. McCreary was brought up subject to the duties of the farmer's life; when a mere lad his tastes inclined to science and literature, which has increased with his years. In his boyhood days he made the best use of such educational advantages as the public schools of his native township afforded, and the limited means of his family would allow. He also attended the "Erie Academy " and the Washington, Penn., College; afterward taught school at Erie; was principal of the Win- chester, Ky., Seminary from 1851 to 1853. While teaching at Erie, he read law with Judge John and W. A. Galbraith, and in 1853 began practicing law, forming a partnership with J. B. Johnson. In 1855, was appointed aid to Gov. Pollock with the rank of Lieut. Col. His connection with Mr. Jolinson closed in two years, when he joined Jonas Gunnison and continued until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he was attached as 1st Lieut. of Co. B, in what was known as the Erie Regt. He, was prominent in the organization of the 145 Regt. Penn. Vols., of which he was appointed Lieut. Col., and subsequently was commissioned to the rank of Colonel, and later breveted Brig. Gen., and held the position until the close of the war. He was confined in Libby, Macon, Charleston and Columbia Prisons for ten months. On his return from the war he resumed the practice of law, and, like all who love their profession, has been successful. In 1866, as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the many friends of his resident district, he was elected to the Legislature, and served with credit to himself and his constituents for two terms. In 1867, he was appointed Adj. Gen. under Gov. Geary, and served three years. In 1870, he wasre- turned to the Legislature. He served six years as a State Manager of the Dixmont Asylum. It is a pleasure to record him as a gentleman of fine natural endowments and acquired abilities, enviable reputation, professional and social. He adheres strictly to the princi- ples of the Republican party, and his eloquence, as a political speaker, is sought in various parts of his resident State. He is one of the founders of the Park Presbyterian Church of Erie; was married, in 1851, to Annette Gunnison, daughter of E. D. Gunnison, one of the early settlers of this county. This union has resulted in two children, viz .: Sophia, wife of Henry A. Clark. a prominent attorney of Fall River, Mass., and Wirt, who graduated, June, 1884, with honor as Cadet Midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 109

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1280

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1280