History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 127

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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PART VI.

TOWNSHIP BIOGRAPHIES.

TOWNSHIP BIOGRAPHIES

AMITY TOWNSHIP.

WELLINGTON ALFORD, farmer, P. O. Lake Pleasant, was born March 31, 1837, in Chautauqua County, N. Y., a son of Martin and Sallie (Adams) Alford, of the same county. They lived in Erie County ten or fifteen years, chiefly on the borders of the lake. After a married life of fifty-nine years, Mr. Alford died, August 23, 1883, in Chautauqua County, where his widow still resides. Our subject was united in marriage May 6, 1861, with Sylvia D. Long, of Wattsburg, born May 6, 1841, daughter of Peter Long. After marriage, they bought Mr. Long's farm of 200 acres of well-improved land, where they now reside. Their children are Martin S., Chloe, Minnie, Dexter M., Corrington. Oliver and Frank L. Mr. Alford, with wife, is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. They have built up their fine estate entirely by their own exertions and good management, and have reared an intelligent, respectahle family. Mr. Alford is a Republican in politics, and a citizen of much influence and usefulness in the township.

JOHN ALLEN, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born November 22, 1831, in Delaware County, N. Y. He came to this township with his father's family when he was about seventeen years old. He worked at his trade, that of a carpenter and joiner, in this and adjoining townships in this county. He was united in marriage, December 30, 1858, with Julia Stowe, by whom he has had five children-Marion D., Eliza J., Minnie C. (deceased at eleven years), Nathaniel J. and Floyd C. Marion D. has been a teacher in this com- munity for the past five terms. She is now engaged at Baldwin Flatts School, and has the reputation of being a thorough and successful instructor. Mr. Allen bought his pres- ent place about 1863, and has about 180 acres of well-improved land on Alder Run. Mr. Allen is a stanch Democrat. He has served as Constable four terms, and as School Director ten years, discharging his duties faithfully, and to the satisfaction of his con- stituents.

JULIUS M. APPLEBEE, farmer, P. O. Lake Pleasant, was born November 22, 1839, in Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn. He was united in marriage, February 24, 1860, with Jane Drake. To this union have been born the following children: Wellington, Mary, Emma (now Mrs. Titus), Jay B., Flora and Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Applebee bought and moved on their present farm in 1867. They were industrious and successful in life, relying on their own resources. They have acquired by economical management a farm of 102 acres of well-improved land, with good buildings, and have reared a family who have done them credit. Mr. Applebee has acceptably filled several local and town- ship offices, and is an influential citizen.

WELLS W. BACON, farmer, P. O. Hatch Hollow, was horn January 13. 1826, in Ply- mouth, Chenango Co., N. Y., son of Henry and Roxy (Scott) Bacon. The children born to this union were Mrs. Louisa Phelps (deceased), Daniel S., Chester W., Horace S. (deceased) and Wells W. Mrs. Bacon died in Chenango County in 1828. Mr. Bacon subsequently mar- ried Mrs. Chloe Avery. Children-Ramson, Jane, now Mrs. Brown; Marion, now Mrs. Drake; and Angeline, afterward Mrs. Chapin, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon came to Erie County, settling in Union Township, where the latter died about the year 1843. Mr. Bacon then married Mrs. Tillison, who also died, when he was again united in marriage with Mrs. Losina Slocum. To this union was born Harriet, now Mrs. Scott. Mr. Bacon departed this life April 15, 1862. His widow survived until April 30, 1874. Our subject was reared in Union Township. He was united in marriage, July 4, 1854, with Juliet Chaffee. They moved to Amity Township, where they have since resided, with the excep- tion of two years (1881-83) spent in Wattshurg. Mr. Bacon was a member of the One Hun- dred and Second Pennsylvania Regiment, in which he served from March 6 to June 23, 1865. After returning, he devoted his attention to farming, and has been very industrious and

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successful. He has here a fine farmi of seventy acres, another tract of eighty acres in this township, and one of seventy in Union Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Bacon have been born two children, George H. and Gertie Elnora. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; the former is a Republican in politics. Mr. Bacon and his worthy wife take great interest in the educational cause, and are people of much useful- ness and influence in the community.

GEORGE WASHINGTON BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born in 1810, in Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y., son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Towers) Baldwin, who were the parents of eight children, four surviving, viz., Ambrose (of Kausas), George Washington, Hiram W. and Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence (P. O. Lundy's Lane, Penn.). Mr. E. Baldwin was a native of Massachusetts, aud in 1835. came with his family to this township, traveling in a covered wagon, and settled in French Creek Valley, in the locality which was afterward called Baldwin's Flats. His first wife dying, Mr. Baldwin married Theresa Murray, who bore him David M. aud Ebenezer Hibbard. He died in 1839: his widow sur- vived until 1863. Our subject came with his father to this township; he was united in marriage December 5, 1833, with Luzette M. Brooks, of Whitehall, N. Y., by whom he had ten children, five reaching maturity, viz .: Mrs. Mary Mulvin, died February 7, 1881; Mrs. Josephine Shepardson, of Greene County, Iowa; Mrs. Abigail Mulvin; James and William P., of Meadville, Penn. Mr. Baldwin offered his services to his country in 1861, but they were declined on account of his age. He has been an industrious and successful farmer, and has acquired a farm of 220 acres of very fertile and well-improved land in French Creek Valley. He was the first Road Commissioner of Amity Township. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have just celebrated their golden wedding with their children and grandchildren. They have reared an intel- ligent family, and are themselves useful and influential citizens.

JOHN CALVIN BALDWIN was born May 13, 1816, iu Whitehall, Washington County, N. Y. He was a son of Ebenezer Baldwin, and came to this township when about nineteen years of age, living a pioneer's life in French Creek Valley. He married, February 22, 1840, Marcia L. Field, born May 29, 1820, in Watchfield, Washington Co., Vt., daughter of Bennett and Losina Field, who came to Erie County, in 1839, settling near the Union and Amity Township line, where they died. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin settled on the present family homestead on the Wattsburg & Waterford road. They were the parents of eleven children-Mary Losina (dying in her twenty-third year, October 3, 1863), George W. (dying July 14, 1845, in his third year), Mrs. Axcie Gross of Page County, Iowa), William L., Mrs. Amelia Wood (of Chautauqua County, N. Y.), Mrs. Sylvia A. Madison (of Bradford, Penn.), John B. (of Johnson County, Neb.), George Franklin (married to Viola A. Titus, deceased), Ettie S., Eva E. and Addie L. Mr. Bald- win departed this life January 15, 1862. Mrs. Baldwin kept her young family together, rearing them successfully, and still lives with them on the homestead. She is a member of the United Brethren Church, and is a lady of more than ordinary energy and ability.

WILLIAM L. BALDWIN was born April 5, 1847. He was reared on his father's farm and attended the home schools. Our subject, in 1870, purchased a fine farm of 120 acres of well-improved land, opposite the home farm. He is a young man of good business ability, and is making a success of life.

JOSEPH C. BISBE (deceased) was born at Black River. He was united in mar- riage while on a visit to Madison County, N. Y., with Sally Aun Morey, born in Plain - field, Conn., in 1806, a daughter of Giddison and Tamsen (Modock) Morey, who moved to Madison County, where they both died, the latter aged ninety-three. Mr. and Mrs. Bisbe lived in Madison County until 1857, when they moved to Crawford County, Penn., where they remained about six months, when they located in Amity Township, Erie County, November, 1857, moving on a new farm which they cleared and improved. They were the parents of ten children-Albert and Chene, residents of Wattsburg; Mrs. Ruth A. Reynolds, of Chautauqua County, N. Y .; Curtis C., of Amity Town- ship; Ephraim, of Wayne Township; Mrs. Susan Cottrell, of Venango Township; Charles, of Amity Township; Mrs. Olive Daniels, of Eastland County, Tex .; Mrs. Harriet Daniels (deceased) and George, of Chautauqua County, N. Y. Mr. Bisbe de- parted this life December 24, 1873; his widow still resides on the old homestead. Curtis C. is living with her and taking care of the home place. He also owns a farm of 150 acres. Curtis enlisted August, 1862, in the One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment Penn- sylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was severely wounded in the left leg at the battle of Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862; on account of same was discharged January 19, 1863, and, although he tried to re-enlist, was not accepted on the same account. He was a brave, faithful soldier, and is now an influential citizen, enjoying the respect of the entire community.

CHRISTOPHER C. CAPRON, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born December 10, 1818. in Windsor County, Vt. In 1842, he moved to Washington County, N. Y., where he worked two years at tailoring, and there married Vila Williams. They came to Watts- burg, Erie County, Penn., in 1844, via Erie Canal to Buffalo, thence by steamboat to Erie. After working four years at his trade, Mr. Capron bought a farm in Amity Town-

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ship, moving on it the following year. His parents. Eli and Phebe Capron, came to Erie County in 1852, residing in Lowville, where the former died in 1870 at the age of eighty- eight, and the latter in 1878 at the same age. Christopher C. owns a farm of 108 acres in Amity Township, and by his first marriage had a family of ten children; seven still survive- Julius A., of Corry; Cortland B., Stephen B., of Corry; Charles N., in the United States Army, Wyoming Territory; Edwin W., Florence C., Kan .; Mrs. Nettie A. Olden, Keno. sha County, Wis., and Ida May. Mrs. Capron departed this life July 4, 1867. Mr. Capron afterward married Mary W. Clark March 4, 1868. Mr. Capron is a Republican, politically; is a man of much mental and physical activity, and a respected citizen.

IRA CHAFFEE, farmer. P. O. Wattsburg, was born January, 1809, in Cayuga County, N. Y .; son of Crean B. and Polly (Bennett) Chaffee, who brought their family to North East, this county, in December, 1811. In 1819, they moved to Venango Township, where they lived two years, and then moved to Amity Township when the county was wild and unsettled. Mr. Chaffee took up a State tract of 400 acres on the road from Wattsburg, and there died January, 1848. His widow survived until November, 1878. They were the parents of Mrs. Sally Hatch (deceased); Ira; Horace, in Sarpy County, Neb .; Mrs. Caroline Hill, of Kansas; Nelson; Mrs. Nancy Hayes, and Jolin B. Ira mar- ried, in 1831, Hannah, daughter of Amos and Leona Norton. She was born June 15, 1810, in Delaware County, N. Y., and came to this county in 1830. Her mother died here in 1856. Her father moved to and died in Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have been born twelve children-Ezra, deceased; Mrs. Susan Rouse, Mrs. Juliet Bacon, Mrs. Nancy Hatch, Mrs. Delia Colburn, Porter, Lonisa, Steward, Warren, James, Horace, Mrs. Mariett Doolittle and Mrs. Nora Crook. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have been industrious and success- ful, besides rearing their large family, they have bought and improved 100 acres of the Chaffee homestead tract. Mrs. Chaffee is a consistent member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Chaffee is a supporter of the Democratic party, and has filled various township offices. He is one of the leading pioneers of this township, and is enjoying a hearty old age.

JOHN B. CHAFFEE, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born April 19, 1821, in Amity Township, Erie County, a son of Crean B. Chaffee. He was reared here on bis father's farm, enduring all the hardships of the life of a pioneer's son, and did not leave the pater- nal roof until he was of age. He was united in marriage, November 10, 1847, with Mary Phelps. also a native of this township, and a daughter of Jolin Phelps. To this union were born Mrs. Kate Munsee, Mrs. Polly Davis, Mrs. Ella Sears, Edith (deceased) and William, residing in Kansas. MIr. and Mrs. Chaffee always lived in Amity, with the exception of eighteen months, 1856-57, when they resided in Illinois. Mrs. Chaffee departed this life November 10, 1859. October 15, 1865, Mr. Chaffee married his second wife-Mrs. Eliza Drake, horn March 2, 1815, in Waterford Township. a daughter of David and Phebe Middleton. She married Dena Drake, by whom she had the following children -Jane Applebee and Mrs. Emily Inman. Mr. Drake died in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have a farm of 160 acres near Wattsburg, besides a tract of 110 acres near Hatch Hollow. They have reared a good family, are an upright, industrious pioneer people, respected by the community.

WARREN CHAFFEE, farmer, P. O. Hatch Hollow, was born November S, 18.43, in this township, son of Ira Chaffee. Our subject was drafted March 4, 1865, and served in the One Hundred and Second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; he was dis- 1 charged July, 1865. He was united in marriage, January 1, 1866, with Nellie C. Pond, born February 11, 1842, daughter of Seth and Electa Pond, of Concord Township, natives of Chenango County, N. Y., who came to Erie County in 1855. Mr. Pond died in Concord Township October 29, 1882. His widow is still a resident there. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee lived for two years at Lowville, where he operated the Lowville Mills, and superintended a Sunday school; then for six months he carried on a shingle mill at Hatch Hollow, where he met with a serious accident and nearly lost his left arm. He then bought a farm in Wayne Township, on which he lived five years; thence moved to Amity Township, where they have since resided. In 1881. they came to their present place, and now have a farm of seventy acres of well-improved land. To Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have been born four children-Willis L., Jessie M., Frank W, and Lulu Belle. Mr. Chaffee is a supporter of the Republican party, acting several times as County Committeeman. He has held various local and township offices-Road Commissioner, School Director in Wayne; has been School Director, Township Assessor, Constable, is now Auditor of Amity Town- ship. He has always discharged his duties faithfully, with credit to himself and to the sat- isfaction of the people. Mr. Chaffee, with wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has been Class Leader about eight years, and Superintendent of Hatch Hollow Sunday School for the past three years.

ALMOND DUNCOMBE, deceased. Among the early ancestry of this geutleman was Sir Charles Duncombe, who emigrated from England to Boston in 1730, married in that city and reared a family of four sons and one daughter. Charles, the oldest son, was horn May 5, 1747; married Mary Treadwell and moved to Connecticut. Their family consisted of five sons and one daughter. David, the third son of Charles, was born in Connecticut March 13, 1777, amid the living events of the Revolution. After the war, his parents

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moved with him and some of his brothers to Stamford, Delaware Co., N. Y., from Con- necticut. David was married, in Stamford, in 1802, to Phebe Nichols. of that place. To them were born three sons-Eli. Almond and Charles H. David Duncombe and wife emigrated from Delaware County, N. Y., with their three sons, and settled in this town- ship on French Creek Flats, in May, 1830. Here they died, Mrs. Duncombe January 28, and Mr. Duncombe, February 11. 1836. Our subject, Almond Duncombe, was born April 16, 1807. in Delaware County, N. Y. He was married, January 13, 1830, to Frances Eva. line Grant, of the same county, born December 22, 1808, daughter of Sweeton Grant, and here on French Creek Flats they developed their farm. To this union were born: Charles Edward and Mrs. C. W. Carter, of Union City. Mr. Duncombe was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he was actively interested in local affairs, serving as School Director, Road Commissioner, Township Treasurer, fourteen years, and as Justice of the Peace, one term. Mr. Duncombe departed this life April 21, 1883. His widow is living with her son, Charles Edward, who was born August 4, 1832. Edward received his educa- tion at the district schools and the academy at Waterford; he is interested in the educa- tional cause aud township affairs; has served as Township Clerk, School Director. Auditor, and as Justice of the Peace, ten years. Mr. Duncombe is a man of sterling integrity, a Democrat in politics, and has won the respect and confidence of the community.

SAMUEL ESTES, farmer, P. O. Lake Pleasant, was born July 4, 1829, in Broome County: N. Y., son of Dr. Elijah Estes, who came with his family to this county about 1835. Our subject was reared in this township, where he attended the common schools. He was united in marriage, October 6, 1859, with Sarah White, of this township, born July 26. 1823, daughter of Ebenezer and Anna White, natives of Vermont, who settled in this county at an early date. Mr. White died August 28, 1855, his widow in December, 1867. They left a family of six children -Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Lavilla Brown, Mrs. Salina Hedly, Mrs. Aunis Richards, Mrs. Joanna Brown and Justus. Mr. and Mrs. Estes have occupied their present farm since their marriage, relying only on their own resources. They have now a fine, well-improved farm of 140 acres. with good buildings. The children born to them are Mrs. Jane Bisbee, Mrs. Lavina Hawly, Elijah J., Mrs. Ida Chaffee, Samatha, Callie, Irene, Sophia and Frank. Elijah Estes married Martha Orton, daughter of Will- iam P. Orton, who died February 15, 1882. They are earnest friends of the cause of edu- cation, and have given their children literary and musical advantages. Mr. Estes is a Democrat, politically; he is a man strong in physical and mental qualities with firm prin- ciples, and has the respect of the community.

EATON GROSS, farmer, P. O. Lake Pleasant, was born July 13. 1837, in Columbus, Warren Co., Penn., son of Gilbert. a native of Chautauqua Couuty, and Sallie (Abels) Gross, who came to Amity Township, Erie County, about 1845, and settled near Lake Pleasant. The children born to this union are Eaton, Ethan. Mrs. Henriette Strong, Bur- ton (of Iowa) and Byron. Mr. Gross died May 5, 1873. and Mrs. Gross, on May 23, 1873. Our subject was united in marriage, January 31, 1864, with Salina, daughter of Hiram and Susan Baldwin. He soon afterward enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, serving in the Virginia campaign; he was out about three months and a half. After his return he settled on his farm near Lake Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Gross are the parents of five children -Gilbert, Alice, Susan, Eva and Ward. They are both members of the Free- Will Baptist Church, in which Mr. Gross is a Deacon He is a supporter of the Prohibi- tion party, his being the first vote in Amity Township. He is a man of strict integrity, and enjoys the respect and confidence of the community.

SAMUEL W. HAYES, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born April 27, 1823, near the Green Mountains, Vt., son of Robert and Philinda (Evans) Hayes, who came to North East, this county, in 1827. They were the parents of the following children: Oliver E., deceased November 13, 1883; Walter, deceased September 29, 1883; Samuel W., Henry and Franklin, all residents of this township. R. Hayes was frozen to death while hauling logs to North East about 1829. Mrs. Hayes afterward married David Lillibridge, by whom she had Mary, now Mrs. Albridge, and Betsy, now Mrs. Conant. After the death of her second husband. Mrs. Lillibridge married Thomas Conant. She died in November, 1878. Our subject came to this township when eight years old. He was united in marriage, No- vember 10, 1847, with Nancy Chaffee. They are the parents of two children living-Ed- gar and Mrs. Sophronia Baldwin. They settled on their present place in July, 1848, and have 905. acres of well-improved land. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hayes is a Democrat in politics. He is a citizen of influence and usefulness in the community.

SAMUEL R. HAYES, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born April 8, 1842, in Amity Township, this county. He was reared on the farm of his father, Oliver E. Hayes, and educated at the home schools. He enlisted September, 1864, in the Two Hundred and Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, aud at once went to the front, serv- ing under Gen. Butler in the Army of the James. He afterward served under Gen. Meade in the Army of the Potomac. He participated in the engagements at Bermuda Hundred, Fort Steadman and Petersburg. besides numerous skirmishes. He was a brave soldier and ceived an honorable discharge June 1865. Mr. R. Hayes was united in marriage, December

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25, 1865, with Ellen F., daughter of Hiram Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes settled in the spring of 1866 on their present farm, which was then wild, but by industry and good management they have now a fine place of 190 acres, notwithstanding their misfortune in having the house and contents burned April 11, 1877. To this union have been born five children-Sarah Elizabeth, Nanie I., Myrtle G., Phillip S. and Zachariah M. Mr. Hayes is a Republican in politics. He has held various local offices, and is now School Director of Amity Township, and Treasurer of the board.

JONATHAN A. HILL, farmer, P. O. Wayne, was born in November, 1810, in Brook- field, Madison County, N. Y., son of James and Ardalissa (Angel) Hill, natives of New York and Exeter, Otsego County, N. Y., respectively, who reared a family of thirteen children, and died in Madison County. Our subject was united in marriage, January 17, 1833, with Betsy D., daughter of Warren and Betsy Palmer, who settled in Wayne Town- ship, Erie County, in 1833. They reared a family of six children, four surviving-Mrs. Betsy Hill, Warren, Neb .; Henry B., of Elgin, this county, and Mrs. Hulda Hill, of Meadville, Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Hill lived in Madison County for four years after their marriage, coming to Erie County in 1837. They resided in Wayne Township five years, then moved to present place in Amity Township in 1843. They have been industrious and successful, and have cleared and improved their farm, which now consists of 100 acres of well-improved land. They reared four children-Eunice Hill, Bertha Jeannette Palmer, Myron A. Palmer and Louis Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are pious members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. The former has been a life-long Democrat, and has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Constable, two terms, and Collector, two terms. Heis a man of strict integrity, and enjoys the respect of the community.

JABEZ G. HUBBELL (deceased) was born in Weston, Conn., November 19, 1794, son of Ebenezer Hubbell. About 1809, his parents moved to Otsego County, N.Y. There our subject married, about 1822, Maria Benedict. They came to Erie County, and settled in Amity Township in 1828. They and their goods were brought the entire distance-three hundred miles-by a yoke of oxen. Mr. Hubbell bought 100 acres of wild land, which he cleared and added to until he had acquired over 400 acres. Mrs. Hubbell departed this life April 11, 1851. Their children are: Hiram, of Amity Township; David, of Union Township; Mrs. Eliza Clark, of Minnesota. Mr. Hubbell married Mrs. Harriet M. Ballard, August 31, 1853. She was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., November 22, 1818, a daughter o. Thomas Baker. She married Edward Ballard, February 4, 1845, who died March 15, 1851. Their children are Mrs. H. L. Smiley, Mellie L., Terry and Judson (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell lived on the home place, and to them were born three children, viz., Mrs. Mary E. Kent, Eva I. and Jabez. B. Our subject died November 8, 1879. Mrs. Hub- bell now lives on the homestead. She is a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and is respected and esteemed by all who know her.

HANNIBAL E. LADD, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born January 26, 1828, in Dalton, Coos County, N. H., a son of Hiram and Aurelia (Palmer) Ladd. The latter a native of Castleton, Vt., was a sister of Dr .. David Palmer, a celebrated physician who lost his life by an accident. Their children are Hannibal E .; William S., A. M., an attorney of Lancaster, N. H .; Mrs. Mary Abbott, of Vermont ; Mrs. Lucy Stratton, of Boston, Mass .; Mrs. Kate G. Smith, of Erie, Penn. Mrs. Ladd died May 11, 1858. Mr. Ladd subsequently married Mrs. Sarah Allen, and came to this township in 1877, and died from the effects of a fall November 28, 1877, His widow still survives. Our subject visited Montgomery County, N. Y., while a young man, and there married Martha Sam- mons, September 19, 1855. In 1858, they came to Erie County, and located in Veuango Township, but in 1864 they moved to their present farm in Amity Township, which comprises 270 acres of finely improved land. - To this union have been born five children, two sur- viving, viz., Anna A. and Mary A. Squire Ladd was an old-time Democrat, but now ad- vocates prohibition. He has held various township offices, and was Justice of the Peace ten years, and Secretary of school board seven years. He, with his family, is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a supporter of all mental and moral improvements in the community.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 127

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