History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 134

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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ISAAC POWELL, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in the State of New York, January 1, 1818, a son of James Powell, who came to Erie County in March, 1837, with his family. He had eleven children, five of whom are now living in Erie County. James Powell was a prominent man, and held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Poormaster in New York ; he was a Captain in the war of 1812, and died in August, 1860. Our subject married, September 29, 1840, Miss Susan M. Winchester, born November 26, 1822, daughter of Daniel Winchester, one of the first settlers of Elk Creek Township, and a native of Vermont. This union has been blessed with six children, two of whom died in infancy; the living are-Alonzo W., Edgar C., Adelbert (who runs his father's farm), and Helen, wife of George Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Powell are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is owner of 175 acres of well-improved land and a very nice village property. He has been engaged three years in his present business; deals in the New Buckeye Mowerand Reaper and other farming implements, and is doing a fine business. Mr. Wells has served as Township Commissioner and School Director; is a Republican in politics.

RICHARD POWELL, farmer and County Commissioner, Wellsburg, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., March 22, 1827; son of James Pow- ell, a soldier of the war of 1812, who came to Erie County in 1836, and had a family of eleven children, five of whom reside in Erie County. Our subject is a brother of Isaac Powell, whose sketch appears above. Richard Powell married, in 1852, Miss Nancy L., daughter of I. T. Stitt, a native of New York State, who came to Erie County in an early day. Three children have been born to this union, the eldest dying iu infancy. Those now living are: George Jay and Fred S., both residing with their parents. Mr. Powell owns about two hundred and twenty-four acres of well-improved land in Elk Creek Township. He is now filling satisfactorily the office of County Commissioner, to which he was elected in 1881. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and is a leading Re- publican.

EDWARD W. RANDALL, merchant, Wellsburg, was born in Conneaut Township, Erie Co., Penn., June 17, 1831, son of William S. Randall, who came to Erie County in 1801, when only eighteen years of age; lie and his father came from New York State, driv- ing stock through the woods, the latter, with family, coasting along the lake. Both arrived where the city of Erie now stands the same day, and only a few hours apart. William S. Randall raised a family of nine children, three of whom are now living in Con- neaut Township, and was one of the first men in his section in an early day: much of his time was passed in teaching. He served in several township offices, departing this life in the spring of 1848. Our subject is a brother of Rev. W. S. Randall, whose sketch is also in this work. Edward W. Randall was united in marriage, December 30, 1852, with Louisa, daughter of John Spaulding, and grand-daughter of Jonathan Spaulding, one of

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the very first settlers of this section. Mrs. Randall was born July 27, 1835. Four chil- dren, all now surviving, were born to this union, viz .: Clarence E., of the firm Randall & Marlow, harness and saddlery, Wellsburg; May. L., wife of Augustus Creamer; Emma C., wife of Charles D. Marlow; Helen A. With the exception of the youngest, the entire fam- ily are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. Randall moved lately from Conneaut Township, where he owned thirty acres of finely-improved land. This farm he sold, and he is now one of the leading merehants of Wellsburg. In politics, Mr. Randall is Inde- pendent.

GEORGE H. RANDALL, farmer, P. O. Elk Creek, was born in Elk Creek Township, Erie County, Penn., November 6, 1839, and is a son of Ira G. Randall, also a native of Erie County, and still living here. Our subject was united in marriage, January 1, 1863, with Sylvia L. Wells, born March 22, 1839, daughter of Samuel Wells. Two children have blessed this union, viz .. Lois E. and Kay E., both now living. Mr. and Mrs. Randall are members of the E. A. U .; the former is owner of forty acres of well-improved land. This couple are descended from two of Erie County's oldest families. Mr. Randall is independ- ent in politics.

HARRISON RAYMOND, farmer, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in Knox County, Ohio, September 16, 1840; son of Nehemiah Raymond, a native of Massachusetts, who came with his family to Erie County about 1820, but afterward removed to Ohio. He de. parted this life September 16, 1860. Our subject enlisted, August 20, 1861, in the Eighty- third Regiment P. V. I., Company H, serving with the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac, He participated in the siege of Yorktown, Peninsula campaign, second battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Nine Mile Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg (where he was wounded in the head); after his recovery, he rejoined and took part in the battles of the Wilderness, Spott- sylvania Court House (where he was wounded in the left side, some of the shot still re- maining in his body), siege of Petersburg and at the surrender of Lee's army. He was in every rank from Eighth Corporal to First Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged. July 22, 1865, having served nearly four years. Mr. Raymond was married, April 30. 1871, to Miss Lucy West, born September 8, 1849, daughter of Benjamin West, now living in Elk Creek Township, of which he was an old settler. This union has been blessed with two children-Alice and Harry. Our subject is, with his wife, a member of the Free-Will Bap- tist Church. He owns a house and four acres of good land; he has held the office of Audi- tor of his township: is a member of the A. O. U. W., and a Republican in politics.

LYMAN SEARS, farmer, and dealer in phosphates, P. O. Cranesville, was born in Colerain, Franklin Co., Mass., October 19, 1818, son of Enos Sears, a native of Dennis, , Mass., whose father, John Sears, was the fourth generation from Richard Sears, who was one of the pilgrims that landed at Plymouth in the year 1620, and whose descendants are scattered all over the United States. Our subject possesses a very cleverly-drawn genea- logical tree, tracing the descendants of the old pilgrim. Lyman Sears was united in mar- riage, April 5, 1843, with Miss Annie Pierpoint, born in Massachusetts, daughter of Isaac Pierpoint, a native of Connecticut, who also comes from an old family, among the first to settle in the United States. To this union have been born George (whose biography ap- pears elsewhere in this work), Ann E. (wife of Edward Hawks), Henry, Alice (wife of Newel Wilcox) and Nancy (deceased, aged five years). Mr. Sears brought his family from Gerry, N. Y., to Erie County in 1876, where he has since been extensively engaged in sell- ing phosphates, and such is the demand for this article that he sells 150 tons annually. He also farms to some extent, having twelve acres of fine land adjoining the village of Cranes- ville, where he raises large quantities of fruit and garden truck. Mr. and Mrs. Sears are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church, in which the former is a Deacon and active Sunday school worker; he is a member of the E. A. U.

GEORGE J. SHERMAN, sewing machine agent, village of Wellsburg, P. O. Lundy's Lane; born in Elk Creek Township, Erie Co., July 10, 1855; is a son of Charles Sherman, a native of New York State, a prominent farmer, and collector of the tax during the war; he was also at one time Captain of the militia. He died July 5, 1876; his widow still survives, and was keeping house for our subject in Wellsburg. They were both members of the Uni- versalist Church. Our subject was raised on a farm, and learned the broom-making trade, working at same seven years, when he engaged in mercantile business with O. W. Irish, at Wellsburg, Penn., for about two years; he then bought out Mr. Irish's interest, running the business by himself for little more than a year, when he sold out again the entire business to Mr. Irish. He then became book-keeper for the above firm-William Boynton & Co., broom manufacturing-for nearly four years; a portion of the time was also traveling salesman for the same company. He then clerked a season in Erie, Penn. About 1881, he commenced bis present business, and is now successfully handling the No- ble Machine (manufactory in Erie), competing favorably with the best, and leading all' others. He is a Democratic in politics. Later, October, 1883, he married Miss Minnie Keely, teacher in music, and is now living happily with his bride in rooms taken in the Stockdale Block, Wellsburg, Penn.

IRA SMITH, farmer, P. O. Platea, was born in Girard Township, Erie County, May 18, 1838, son of Hymenens Smith, a native of New York State, who came to Erie County

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in 1837, and was quite a prominent farmer of that section in an early day. He had a fam- ily of three children, all now living in Erie County. He died in August, 1867; his widow, the mother of our subject, is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Seth Stevens, on the old homestead. Ira Smith was united in marriage, May 18, 1858, with Miss Hannah, daughter of J. Tollman, a soldier in the war of 1812, and an old settler of Erie County. To this union have been born two children-William E. and Frank. Our subject is a self- made man, working hard for all he now owns. For twenty-one years, in an early day, he worked on the canal, whose bed ruus by the site of his present farm. He owns ninety acres of very fine land, with splendid buildings erected on same. He is a member of the A. O. U. W .; has been School Director for the last two terms. Mr. Smith in politics is a Republican.

JOHN R. SNYDER, proprietor of planing mill and manufacturer of furniture, Wellsburg, was born in Switzerland October 24, 1847, son of Benjamin Snyder. In 1870, our subject began manufacturing furniture ou a small scale in Wellsburg, Peun. He has been gradually increasing the same, until he is now doing a fine business both in this in- dustry and in his planing mill, which he started in connection with the furniture in 1876; he is also an undertaker. Mr. Snyder keeps a well-assorted stock of furniture (not all his own manufacture) on hand; his establishment is one of the most enterprising in the village of Wellsburg. Our subject married, May 7, 1871, Miss Hattie, daughter of Eli Colton, a native of Erie County, Penn., still residing in Elk Creek Township. This union has re- sulted in three children, viz., Jennie M., George W. and Mable G. Mr. Snyder is, politi- cally, a stanch Republican.

J. W. STEVES, farmer, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in Rome, N. Y., October 31, 1845; son of Joshua Steves, a native of New York. Our subject came to Erie County October 26, 1836, and married October 29, 1837, Louisa, daughter of Samuel and Mercy Sherman, who came here from New York in 1831. Seven children have been born to this union, five of whom are now living in Erie County. Their names are as follows: Sally, wife of C. G. Ames; Mercy, wife of E. F. Taylor; Harriet R., wife of P. B. Roberts; Mary, living at home; Nancy, deceased, and Perry J. Mrs. Steves died July 4, 1860, aud Mr. Steves married March 27, 1865, Miss Huldy, daughter of Lemuel and Elizabeth Stewart, formerly of New York, coming to Erie County in about 1823. Mrs. Steves is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and a Democrat in politics.

REV. ANDREW R. WARD, minister of Zion Church, Wellsburg, was born in Wyoming County, N. Y., December 16, 1828, and is a son of Thomas P. Ward, who came with his family to Erie County, Penn., in 1838. He has six children, all living. Our sub- ject married in 1851 Lois, a daughter of Augustus Mills, of Queida County, N. Y. Two children have blessed this union-Orlando H. and Will A., both residents of Erie County. Mr. Ward has been preaching for about thirty years; for the last fourteen in Zion Church, of which his wife and eldest son are members, and which he was instrumental in organiz- ing. It is situated one and a half miles east of Cranesville. Our subject enlisted August 3, 1861, in the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (Porter's Corps), Army of the Potomac. He participated in the Peninsular campaign; was Chaplain (by vote) four months, and was wounded in the leg and head at Savage Station. He received his discharge for disability December, 1862, and receives a pension. Mr. Ward is owner of twenty-three acres of land, mostly in the village of Wellsburg, where he has lived for the last thirty-five years, with the exception of the time spent in the army. He has on his property, besides his residence, a grist and saw mill, now known as the Wellsburg Water Mill, and a threshing machine, and is doing as good a business as any in Erie County. He also carries on blacksmithing, in which he has engaged for eighteen years. Mr. Ward is temperate in all things. In polities, he is a Republican.

HENRY WEED, wagon-maker, Wellsburg, was born in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., July 4, 1836; son of William Weed, who came to Erie County from Warren County, N. Y., in 1829. He had a family of thirteen children, five residents of Erie County. He died May 6, 1872. Our subject enlisted, January 5, 1864, in the Independent Battery of Erie, and was with the Army of Tennessee. He participated in the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Pine Mountain, New Hope Church, Kene- saw Mountain, Chattahoochie, and siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Columbus, Spring Hill, Franklin, and Nashville, Tenn. He was honorably discharged in Texas October 12, 1865. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1867, with Miss Pollie, daughter of Liberty Salsbury. This union has been blessed with four children, one dying in infancy. The others are William L., Maurice and Orie. Mr. Weed is engaged in manufacturing and repairing wagons and buggies, and is doing quite an extensive business. He is part owner in the broom factory in Wellsburg. Mrs. Weed is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Weed is a good business man, a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. Post 240, Pennsylvania.

JULIUS E. WELLS, tanner, Wellsburg, was born in Franklin County, Vt., October 14, 1812, and is a son of Samuel Wells, a native of Massachusetts, who came to Erie County with his family in 1815. He manufactured salt about a mile south of Wellsburg, and as his was the only industry of the kind between here and Pittsburgh, he found a

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ready sale for all he made, which was about five bushels per day. He departed this life in 1825. He was quite a prominent man in an early day. His eldest son, Otis, about 1831, laid out Wellsburg, which bears his name, and was its principal business man for many years. He raised quite a large family, most of whom are living West. Our subject mar- ried, in 1885, Miss Louisa, born February 26, 1812. daughter of Wilson Cole, formerly of Washington County, N. Y., who came to Erie County in 1832, where he was a very prom- inent farmer. Ten children bave been born to this union. Those surviving, are Franklin P., Mittie (wife of Robert McNamara), Julius C., Jr., A. Judson, Addie (wife of James Lutted). Mr. Wells was in mercantile business for several years, but since 1835 has en- gaged in tanning on an extensive scale, employing six men, fifty vats, and using steam. He built his tannery, which is one of the prominent enterprises of Wellsburg. He also built a fine grist mill in 1878, which is now owned by Mr. Stell. Mr. and Mrs. Wells are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church, in which he has been a Deacon for the last thirty-five years. He has six acres of fine land on the boundaries of Wellsburg, on which is a fine residence. Though formerly a Whig, he now supports the Republican principles. JAMES M. WOODRUFF, farmer, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in Pike County, Penn., March 18, 1823, and came to Erie County with his parents, in the spring of 1837, settling in Elk Creek Township. His father raised a family consisting of three sons and two daughters, three of whom are now living; he departed this life in 1838. Our subject married, March 20, 1853, Miss Phebe Wells, born April 23, 1830, daughter of Ohea Wells, and a niece of J. E. Wells, whose biography appears elsewhere in this work. She is a native of Crawford County, Penn. Their union has been blessed with five children- John W., E. Lodicie, Henry K. (deceased June, 1876), Row O., and one deceased in in- fancy. After his marriage, Mr. Woodruff settled on his present farm, then a perfect wil- derness, which, thanks to his industry, now consists of 150 acres of well-improved land. He makes his dairy a specialty. While in the South, before the war, Mr. Woodruff nearly lost his life by being stabbed in the back by an intoxicated man. He is a self-made man; politically, a Republican.

EMANUEL M. ZIEGLER, blacksmith and carriage-maker, P. O. Lundy's Lane, was born in Waterloo County, Upper Canada, March 5, 1820, son of Ditman Ziegler, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Erie County, Penn., in 1836, and raised a family of six chil- dren, four living; he died in Canada in 1858. Our subject has been twice married, first in 1842, to Miss Matilda, daughter of Joseph Zinn, of Erie County, Penn. Five sons and four daughters were born to this union, eight now living, viz. : Emma (wife of Julius Wells); Lavina (wife of Marsh Maxwell); Lucinda (wife of Webster Winchester); Catharine (wife of Frank Fellows); Franklin, George, William and Webster. Mrs. Ziegler died in 1863. and our subject married Miss Margret Jones, of Girard. One child, Ulysses G. bas crowned their union. Our subject was engaged in selling lightning rods for sixteen years. About seven years ago he commenced blacksmithing in Wellsburg, and has since been doing an extensive business. He has now the leading shop; also irons carriages and wagons. He and his wife are members of the Universalist Church. He owns some prop- erty in Wellsburg. Politically, he is a Republican. -

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REUBEN BAER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born May 31, 1831, in Fairview Town- ship, son of Daniel and Leah (Stotler) Baer. natives of Lancaster County and Pittsburgh respectively. They had nine children-Martha (deceased), Fanny, Eliza, Reuben, Mary, Levi (a soldier in the late war), Harriet, Joseph and Martin. Daniel Baer purchased wild land, in an early day, in Erie County. He was a carpenter, and built and owned the first grist mill on Baer Creek, subsequently replaced by a larger and more substantial structure, which he operated until his death. He was for many years Road Commissioner and School Director. He was also a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was Steward and Trustee for a long period. He died November 22, 1865; his widow still survives. Reuben Baer married, June 16, 1853, Matilda H., daughter of Curtis and Eve (Kauffman) Heidler, born in Fairview Township, October 11, 1836. Eight chil- dren have been born to this union-Perry A., Susan J. (deceased), Seth H., Myron C., Alice V., Carrie G., Albert G. and Scotta D. (deceased.) Mr. Baer has cleared a good farm of 120 acres, on which be has fine farm buildings, within three miles of Fairview. He was elected Road Commissioner in 1870. He is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics, a Republican.

ISRAEL W. BARD, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Lancaster County, May 20, 1827, son of John and Elizabeth (Weidler) Bard. The latter was a daughter of Samnel and

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Fanny (Binkley) Weidler, natives of Lancaster County, who had a family of eight children, viz .: William (served in the late war), Israel W .. Fanuy, Samuel, Catherine, Susanna (de- ceased), Elizabeth and Isaac. John Bard. Sr., was a farmer of Leacock, Lancaster Co., Penn., where he died in 1867. Israel W. Bard was united in marriage, May 29, 1856, with Mary Kendig, born September 17. 1833, daughter of Henry and Sarah (White) Kendig, natives of Lancaster County. Penn., who had a family of twelve children-Samuel, Eli, Mary, Cyrus (deceased), Matilda, Henry, Dauiel (who served in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the whole war), Sarah. John and Barbara surviv- ing. Henry Kendig. Sr., settled in Mill Creek Township, Erie County, in 1831. He was an active citizen; a Republican in politics; died November 11, 1881. His widow is now liv- ing. To Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bard were born six children, viz .: Elizabeth (deceased), Clara, Addie J., John H .. Daniel W. and George A. Mr. Bard's farm, comprising seventy- one acres of land under a good state of cultivation, with good farm buildings. is situated three miles from Fairview. He is a member of the G. A. R., Post 359, Fairview; in politics, a Democrat.

JOSEPH BARDSLEY, contractor, Fairview, was born in Yorkshire, England, March 23, 1835. coming to America in 1862, and to Erie County in 1868. He is a son of Joseph and Sally ( Whiteley ) Bardsley, natives of Yorkshire, England, who had a family of four chil- dren-John and Joseph surviving. Joseph, Sr., was a son of John Bardsley, also a native of Yorkshire, and both died in England. Our subject was educated for the ministry of the Church of England. at the Lyceum of Oldham, England, and holds certificates for pro- ficiency in geometry, algebra, grammar, arithmetic and mensuration from the Mechanic's Institutes. The presentations were made by Lords Stanley, Disraeli and Brougham. He also holds a certificate for general knowledge from the Analytic Institute of Oldham. The late Prince Consort was President and Patron of the above Institute. Mr. Bardsley knows five languages. In 1862, he relinquished his position as teacher in the Greenacres Grammar School to come to this country. Mr. Bardsley married, in 1856, Mary Whiteley, born August 25, 1831, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Holmes) Whiteley, all natives of York- shire. Their children were William, James and Sarah, who all died in England. Mr. Bardsley visited his native land in 1864, returning to this country in 1867, and has since engaged in various pursuits in different localities. He settled in Fairview in 1871. Mrs. Bardsley died September 7, 1881. Mr. Bardsley is a member of the Royal Templars. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, he is a Republican.

EPHRAIM BOYER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Berks County, Penn., December 21, 1819, son of Charles Boyer, born June 14, 1785, married to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Harriet Delaplane, all natives of Berks County. They had a family of ten children-Solomon, Lewis, Anthony. William, Silas, Mahlon and Mary A. (deceased), only Ephraim, Thomas and Sarah A. survive. Charles Boyer, a soldier of the war of 1812, was a son of Charles and Mary (Moudy) Boyer, the former a native of Vir- ginia, served all through the Revolutionary war; was paid in Continental money, which became worthless while he was visiting Montgomery County, obliging him to remain there. His wife was a native of the latter county. His son Charles, father of our subject, came to Erie County in 1837, purchasing 392 acres in Le Bœuf Township. After cultivating ahout seventy-five acres, he sold this property in 1852, and purchased 111 acres in Fairview Township, where he died March 9. 1858, his wife following him July 27, 1864. Ephraim Boyer married January 28, 1858, Eliza Shank, born June 27, 1819, widow of Henry Shank, and daughter of Heury and Charlotte (Ruth) Wolfe, all natives of Lancaster County, Penn. There are no children. Mr. Boyer resides on the home farm, about a mile from Fairview. He was Road Commissioner two terms, from 1876 to 1882, and Inspector of Electors. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

FRANK CAUGHEY, farmer. P. O. Avonia, was born in Washington County, Penn., November 19, 1813, son of John Caughey, born in Lancaster County, June 13, 1784, and married to Ann V. Wilson, horn October 6, 1786, daughter of Miles Wilson. a native of Washington County, Penn. They had thirteen children-Andrew, Miles, (at one time Sheriff of Erie County), David, John and George, all deceased ; those living are, Frank, Jane E., William M., Nancy A., Mary, Sarah B., Samuel and Susan. John Caughey came to Erie County about 1805, subsequently settling in this township. He was a son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Caughey) Caughey, of Irish descent. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and Superior Collector of his township. His wife died May 6, 1839, and he June 18, 1859. Our subject married September 15, 1839, Emily Cook, born in 1817, daughter of Alvin and Catharine (Daggett) Cook, of German descent, the former was a native of New York State. By this union there were four chil- dren-Cassius (deceased), William H., Johnston J. and Emma. Mrs. Caughey died October 19, 1848, and December 20. 1849, Mr. Caughey married Harriet Childs, horn in Harbor Creek Township June 28, 1826, daughter of Theodore and Jane (Crawford) Childs, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Custard) Crawford, all natives of Susquehanna County, Penn. Thomas Crawford's father was a Major in the Revolutionary war. Mr. Caughey's second marriage was blessed with one daughter-Jane A., wife of Charles J. Sturgeon. Mr. Caughey is a substantiel citizen of

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 134

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