History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 136

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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CAPT. CHRISTIAN SEXAUER, proprietor of Mayside Hotel, P. O. Swanville, was born in Baden, Germany, June 3, 1828, and came to America April 16, 1844, locating first in New York, where he learned shoemaking, and settling in Erie City in 1847. He is a son of George J. and Christiana (Bnller) Sexauer, both natives of Baden, who had five children -- Christian, William and Henry surviving. George J. died in 1834. His widow married Joseph Koustanzer, of Baden, and came to this county in 1847, settling in Fairview, where she died July 6, 1882. Christian Sexaner married, August 30, 1850, Lizzette, daughter of John and Barbara (Shunk) Cronenberger, natives of Germany, Mrs. Sexauer was born April 16, 1826; she was the mother of Emma E. (deceased), Charles H., Lonisa and Will- iam C. She departed this life November 4, 1874. Capt. Sexauer remarried, February 16, 1876, Cynthia J. Lipton, a widow, born in Mercer County, April 11, 1847, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth ( Walker) Pruden, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively. Mr. Sexaner volunteered as private, September 2, 1861, in the One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. In November, same year, he was elected First Lieutenant and breveted Captain in the spring of 1864. He was wounded three times, receiving a rifle shot in the lungs at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga. He received his discharge in April, 1865. Capt. Sexaner owns the popular summer resort on the lake shore, adding yearly to its many natural attractions. The Captain is a member of the G. A. R .; in politics is a Republican.

JOHN STERRETT, farmer, P. O. Sterrettania, was born in Mill Creek Township, December 25, 1814, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Marron) Sterrett, natives of Pennsylvania; the former was a son of Robert Stearett, born in Ireland. They had a family of eight children; the surviving are Robert, Eliza J. and Margaret A. (twins) and John. Mr. Sterrett dying about the year 1816, his widow married Zachias Joiner. This union was blessed by a son-Sherman M., now residing in Springfield Township. Mrs. Sterrett died May 12, 1852. John, our subject, married, September 27, 1849, Eunice O'Donnell, born in Erie County, March 6, 1729, daughter of Cornelius and Eleanor (McFetridge) O'Donnell, natives of Ireland. To this union were born Henry (deceased), Mary B. and John W. Mrs. Sterrett departed this life August 2, 1859, and on the 12th of November, 1861, Mr. Sterrett was united in marriage with Rosanna Spence, born July 14, 1831, a daughter of John and Esther (Mooney) Spence, all natives of this State. By this union there are five children, viz .: Elizabeth L., William S., Sherman M., Hettie M. and Sarah J. Mr. Ster- rett has a well-stocked farm of 131 acres, four miles from Fairview. In politics he is a Republican.

SAMUELM. STURGEON, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born June 4, 1851, in Fairview, son of Samuel C. and Martha (Eaton) Sturgeon. The latter horn May 12, 1813, was a daughter of Rev. Johnston and Elizabeth (Canon) Eaton. They were the parents of eight children,

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six of whom are living-Nancy C., Elizabeth I., Lucy A., Johnston I., Samuel M. and Theodore F. Samnel C. Sturgeon, born in 1801, in Dauphin County, came to Erie County with his father, Jeremiah Sturgeon, who was one of Fairview's earliest pioneers. S. C. Sturgeon was a carpenter as well as a farmer, and erected a number of buildings in this township, among which, are the Sturgeon homestead and the Monitor House. He filled several township offices, and was the first Burgess of Fairview, He died May 21, 1877; his widow February 24, 1883. Our subject married, December 11, 1872, Jane A. Johnson, born October 5, 1853, daughter of John and Fanny (Fargo) Johnson, natives of Dauphin County, Penn., and New York State respectively. Mr. Sturgeon chiefly followed farming until 1882, when he formed a partnership with Pressley McCreary. They are purchasing grain, paying highest market quotations for barley, etc., and also do a large trade in mid- dlings, phosphates and hard and soft coal. The firm name is McCreary & Sturgeon. They do a general forwarding and commission business; have superior business connections and facilities for shipping, and consignors will find it advantageous to patronize this firm.

JOHN J. SWAN (deceased), was born in Harrisburg, Penn., March 14, 1793, and was a son of Capt. Richard Swan. Our subject married, June, 1825, Ennice A. White, born in Sherburne, N. Y., May 15, 1805, daughter of Ezra and Lydia (Evans) White. By this union there were twelve children, of whom Charles J., Andrew F., Adelaide M. and Henry H. are deceased. The surviving are Lucinda, Eliza C., Harriet, Lavinia, Henry C., Jose- phine, Engene B. and Clayton K. Andrew F. and Eugene B. were soldiers in the late war. Charles J. was in Mississippi when the war broke out. He escaped rebel conscription, but was imprisoned on account of his Union sentiments and taken to Atlanta, Georgia, from whence he made his escape, traveling on foot at night back to Vicksburg, arriving there after the city had surrendered to Gen. Grant, where he fell dangerously sick, and was in the United States Hospital for several weeks. He came North in 1868, broken in health, and was appointed Postmaster at Bullion, Penn., but his commission arrived only the night before his death, which occurred June 18, 1877. At the age of sixteen, John J. Swan taught the first school in Girard Borough. He afterward taught in Mill Creek Township, and in Erie, in the log schoolhouse, where the high school now stands. In 1813, he assisted in the survey of the "Triangle " and also responded to the calls for service in the

war of that year. From 1815 to 1818, he was in the employ of P. S. V. Hamot, of Erie, in mercantile business, and was a partner with him in a branch store at Conneaut, Ohio, in 1818 and 1819. During 1821-22, he kept a store at Green Bay, Mich. Returning to Erie in 1823, he took up land, and established a homestead. For a number of years he farmed and kept a hotel, but for twenty-six years before his death he devoted himself entirely to farming. He was Connty Auditor in 1831, 1832, 1833. In politics he was a Whig, and after- ward a Republican. He was an honest and patriotic citizen. He died July 22, 1878. His wife preceded him October 22, 1855.

LIEUT. COL. ANDREW F. SWAN (deceased), formerly Sheriff of Erie County, was born in Fairview Township, October 16, 1832, and was a son of the late John J. Swan, a native of Harrisburg, Penn. He enlisted as private in the Sixth Regiment United States Regular Cavalry, July 19, 1861; was promoted eventually to the rank of Major, and Lientenant Colonel by brevet; his first promotion was to the rank of First Sergeant of Company G, Sixth Cavalry. Col. Swan was in 101 battles and skirmishes; he had his borse shot under him at Shepherdstown, Va., and was wounded in a charge on Fort Magruder, Williams- burg, Va. He was commissioned Captain of Company C, Sixteenth Regiment Pennsylva- nia Cavalry, March 8, 1863, and at Hawes Shop (battle of Cold Harbor), May 28, 1864, was wounded through the left elbow by a minie ball, from which he suffered intensely for several years; he was then promoted Major of the same regiment. At the battle of Stony Creek, December 1, 1864, he commanded the Sixteenth Cavalry in person. His first brevet of Lieutenant Colonel March 13, 1865, was for "gallant and meritorious services during the war;" he was compelled by his wounds to resign toward the close of the war. In 1867, Col. Swan was elected Sheriff of Erie County; he died April 18, 1876, his death being indirectly hastened by his previous years of suffering. In character, he was frank and outspoken, and a brave and intrepid soldier.

RICHARD SWAN, farmer, P. O. Swanville, was born in Middle Paxtang Township, Dauphin County, Penn., December 4, 1796, son of Capt. Richard Swan, born March 14, 1758, in same county. He was a soldier in Capt. Cowdin's company during the Revolu- tionary war, a Lieutenant in the whisky insurrection, then rose to the rank of Captain. He was a son of Moses and Margaret (Barnett) Swan. The former was born in 1713, son of Richard Swan, who came from the north of Ireland in the last century. Moses scttled in Dauphin County in 1730, and died about 1785. Capt. Richard Swan married Catharine Boggs, born in Dauphin County, in 1762, by whom he had seven children-Lydia, Will- iam B., John J., William (2), Richard, Moses and Andrew. Richard is the only one now living. Capt. Swan came to Erie County in 1797, and purchased 200 acres of land of the Penn Population Company in Fairview Township. Shortly afterward, he became man- ager of the Presque Isle Company's Mills, at the mouth of Walnut Creek. In October, 1801, he left Dauphin County in a fonr-horse wagon, crossing the mountains and arriving at Mckeesport while it was still pleasant "Indian summer" weather. They were obliged,

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however, to winter at Mckeesport on account of low water, reaching their destination in May, 1802. Capt. Swan sold his first property to John Kelso, buying 400 acres on the lake shore in West Mill Creek for $1,200, half of which was recently bought by Hon. William L. Seott for $33,000. He died April, 1808, and his widow in March, 1844. Our sub- ject, Richard Swan, married January 12, 1826, Margaret B., daughter of Jeremiah and Jane (Moorhead) Sturgeon, natives of Dauphin County. She was born in Fairview Town- ship September 3, 1803. They were parents of eight children-William B. (a soldier in the late war), Jane S., Edwin, Emily, Sophia, Rosanna (deceased), Mary and Byron W. Mr. Swan has served twice as Supervisor of Fairview Township (1822-1836); School Director and Secretary in 1839, and as Triennial Assessor in 1864. He is a Presbyterian; politically, a Republican.

SAMUEL S. WEIDLER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was boru in Lancaster, Penn., May 5, 1838, son of Daniel and Catharine Weidler; the former born February 12, 1805, and the atter born March 8, 1807, a daughter of George and Catharine Trissler, all natives of Lan- caster. They had nine children-Daniel (a soldier in the late war), Samuel S., Anna A., Catharine A. and Mary A., surviving. Daniel Weidler, Sr., came to Erie County in 1839, and carried on the business of a saddler many years in Fairview, where he was also Post- master a long period. He died September 3, 1874, his wife having preceded him May 19, 1855. Samuel S. volunteered September 19, 1861, in Company C, One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was color-bearer one year, and followed the fortunes of his regiment in the armies of the Potomac and Tennessee. He was made an orderly sergeant in 1862. In December, 1863, he re-enlisted; at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga., was taken prisoner and sent to Andersouville, where he remained three months; he was with Gen. Sherman's army when Johnson surrendered; was honorably discharged July 19, 1865. Mr. Weidler was united in marriage March 26, 1868, with Hattie S., a daughter of Daniel and Leah (Stotler) Baer, born March 26, 1838. Their children are Frank E. and Harry C. Mr. Weidler is now serving his second term as Road Commis- sioner of Fairview Township. He is a skillful veterinary surgeou. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and G. A. R., Post 359, Fairview. In politics, is Democratic.

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ELMER A. ALLEN, blacksmith, Franklin Center, was born in Northeast Town- ship, July 19, 1862, and is a son of Austin A. and Mary (Bird) Allen, mentioned in S. C. Allen's biography. Mr. Allen learned his trade principally iu his father's shop, and is an excellent workman. He married, August 24, 1882, Jennie Hayford, born September 7, 1863. daughter of Daniel aud Esther (Boice) Hayford, whose biography appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. Allen is carrying on a prosperous business at Franklin Center, and is an enterprising citizen of this township.

EDWIN BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 28, 1831, and, with his father, immigrated to Crawford County, Penn., about 1840. In 1865, he came to Erie County, and settled on the farm he uow occupies, in Franklin Township in 1867. He is a son of Aaron and Permelia (Chamberlain) Baldwin. On October 9, 1859, he married Lucy A. Banister, born June 15, 1842, daughter of William and Priscilla (Steward) Banister. By this union there were five children, as follows: Addie M. (deceased), Carrie J. (deceased), Maude C., Edith J. and Carl W. Mr. Baldwin volunteered September 12, 1862, in Capt. John W. Phillips' Company B, Eighteenth Regi- ment Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving as Corporal. While at Fairfax Court House, Va., on picket duty, he was taken prisoner by the rebel Gen. Mosby, in person, but was soon paroled. The first important battle he engaged in was at Hanover, Penn., June 30, 1863; the next at Gettysburg. At Hagarstown, Md., July 6, he was captured again, and ex- changed in September following at Belle Isle Prison; he also participated in Kilpatrick's raid on Richmond, March 1, 1864; he next participated in Sheridan's raid; Mine Run, Va., May 5; Spottsylvania Court House, May 8; North Ann, Va., May 10, and was wounded (in sight of Richmond) in the leg May 12 by a piece of shell. After remaining in the hospital until the fall, he returned home on furlough. He was at Harper's Ferry when Gen. Lee surrendered. Mr. Baldwin now resides on his farm, four miles from Franklin Centre. It comprises 100 acres, is well stocked, and his residence is the finest in the town- ship. He and his family are adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican. William Banister was born in Vermont, September 12, 1804, and mar- ried Priscilla Steward, born August 12, 1808, daughter of John and Lucy (Howe) Steward, all natives of Vermont. Their family numbers five children-Daniel W., Harriet J., Mary A., John S. and Lucy A.

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HIRAM BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. McLane, was born in Crawford County, Penn., November 5, 1842; son of Aaron Baldwin, born February 1, 1800, who married. March 11, 1827, Permelia Chamberland, born March 15, 1807, and had a family of ten children, of whom Henry, Edwin, Ansell, Eliza, Hiram, Ozro J. and Olive are now living. Aaron Baldwin and his wife were natives of New York State. The latter died July 3, 1873, and in 1875 the former migrated to this county, where he died April 19, 1881. He was a son of Julius Baldwin, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Our subject married, January 1, 1867, Lucina Oaks, born June 11, 1843, daughter of Joel and Naomi (Spring) Oaks, natives of Massachusetts, the former born February 22, 1807, and the latter December 29, 1812. By this union there are six children-Myrtie E., Gertie L., Homer A., Wilber J., Duff V. and Nelson W. Mr. Baldwin is a prosperous farmer, residing on the eastern townshlp line of Franklin. On the 19th of August, 1861, he enlisted in Company F. Eighty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, which formed part of the Third Brigade, First Division, Fifth Corps (Gen. Butterfield), Army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of Hanover Court House, Williamsburg, Gaines' Mill, where he was taken pris- oner, sent to Libby and Belle Isle prisons; was prisoner thirty-nine days, then exchanged; returned to his regiment, and took part in the second battle of Bull Run, first and second Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; was discharged December 26, 1863, but immediately re-enlisted for three years, or during the war. On the Wilderness battle-field he was made Sergeant; was in the battle of Laurel Hill; at the affair of Bethesda Church. June 1, 1864, he was wounded, sent to the hospital, and did not return to the army until December 1, 1864. Subsequently, he took part in the siege of and many of the engage- ments around Petersburg and Richmond. and when Gen. Lee surrendered was at Appa- mattox Court House, Va. He receives a pension. Politically, Mr. Baldwin is a Repub- lican.

FRANK T. BILLING, cheese manufacturer. P. O. Franklin Corners, was born in Washington, Erie County, August 3, 1856, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Proudfit) Billing, married May 9, 1853. The latter was a daughter of Andrew and Isabella (Smith) Prondfit, natives of Vermont, who had four children-Vernon, Frank T .. Archie and Hugh. Charles Billing came to Washington, early. He was born at Castile, N. Y., August 23, 1822, and is a son of Israel and Ida (Mauross) Billing, natives of Vermont, who migrated first to Cas- tile. N. Y., and eventually to this county, settling in LeBoeuf Township. Mr. Billing was a soldier in the war of 1812-14, serving under Gen. Scott on the New York frontier. He died March, 1878, his wife having preceded him in March. 1870. Their family consisted of ten children, seven living-George. Calvin, Melinda, Roxy, Millie. Diana and John. Frank T. Billing married, April 10, 1881, Mary, daughter of Elisha and Lydia (Eno) Mills, of Connecticut, who came to Erie County in 1847. By this union there are two children, Ina and Arthur Garfield. Mr. Billing was reared to farming, but for six years past has engaged in the manufacture of dairy products. He is proprietor of the Franklin Center Cheese Factory and Creamery. The factory consumes 1.585,000 pounds of milk half yearly, and produces 158,500 pounds of excellent cheese. The output of prime dairy butter from this creamery is sixty pounds daily. Six teams and eight men are employed in this enterprise.

ALVIN BROOKS, farmer, P. O. Franklin Corners, wasborn in Springfield Township, February 2, 1817. son of Benjamin and Sarah (Reynolds) Brooks, of whom mention is made in Rev. L. D .. Brooks biography; he has been thrice married; first to Nancy, daughter of Adolphus Loomis of Albion: this union was blessed with a daughter-Harriet, now wife of Thomas Swoop, of Franklin Township. Nancy Loomis Brooks died about the year 1843, and Mr. Brooks married, September 11, 1844, Sarah J., daughter of Ransom N. Rey- nolds. a native of New York State; they had two children-Charles L. and Henry L. Sarah Reynolds Brooks died, August 30. 1870, and Mr. Brooks next married, January 12. 1871, Nancy Parmeter, born May 3, 1843, daughter of Samuel and Eleanor (Rutherford) Par- meter, natives of the State of New York, and had two children born to them-May. de- ceased, and Lewis Alvin. With the exception of one summer and four winters spent in the South, Mr. Brooks has always been a resident of this county. He is a son of one of the oldest living representatives of the sturdy pioneer class of settlers, who have under- gone many adventures, hardships and privations. He is the owner of a well-stocked farm of sixty acres; was for two years School Director for Franklin Township. He is an adher- ent of the Christian denomination: in politics, a Republican.

REV. LORENZO D. BROOKS, farmer, P. O. Franklin Corners, was born in Spring- field Township, April 1, 1819, son of Benjamin and Sarah (Reynolds) Brooks, the former born in Otsego County. N. Y., June 27, 1793; the latter is a native of Massachusetts. They had a family of six children, of whom Ira. Alvin, Lorenzo Dow, Julia A. and Royal B. are now living. Benjamin Brooks came to Erie County in 1814, took up land and settled in Springfield Township. Eventually he sold this property and purchased land in Con- neaut Township. At that period Erie County was a wilderness, but Mr. Brooks set to work to make a home for himself and family; this he faithfully accomplished, and as his children grew up, towns and cities came into existence. A generation has passed away, yet this brave old pioneer and all but one of his family survive; he still resides in Conneaut

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Township; his wife passed away about the year 1858. During his long and useful career, he was a soldier in the war of 1812-14, and for forty years an exhorter in the Methodist cause. Our subject married, August 17, 1843, Abby, born September 5, 1817, daughter of William and Mary (Hunter) Paul; the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Ireland. They have no family. Mr. Brooks is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, ordained in 1854, and went on circuit six years. He was stationed for one year succes- sively, at Dayton, Leon and Clymer, N. Y .. and for three years at Columbus, Penn , alter- nating to Frewsburg, N. Y. Iu 1860, Rev. Mr. Brooks returned to Franklin Township, where he had resided previous to his ministerial labors, and was located on the Lockport Circuit. Here he has remained, still actively engaged in his Master's service, revered and beloved by his people. He is the owner of a well-stocked farm of 100 acres, one mile and a half from Franklin Center, upon which are erected first class farm buildings. Politically he is a Republican.

BENJAMIN T. CUNNINGHAM, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., October 7, 1829, came to Erie County in 1842, and settled in Franklin Township in 1851, son of John Cunningham, born October 9, 1806, who married Hulda Shelmadine, daughter of Benjamin and Polly (Judd) Shelmadine, all natives of Vermont. They had a family of twelve children, of whom Benjamin T., Olive, Almira and Elizabeth survive. John Cunningham was a son of Thomas and Lydia (Bumpus) Cunningham, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of New York. He died April 27, 1869; Hulda, his wife, died March 5, 1867. Our subject married, July 4, 1855, Harriet Vorse, born March 1, 1833. daughter of William and Charlotte (Richards) Vorse, natives of New York State. By this union there were three children-Rosabel (deceased), Charles A. (deceased) and John W. Mr. Cunningham owns a fine farm of fifty acres. Hc is a member of the United Brethren denomination; in politics is Republican. His son, John W., owns an ex- cellent farm of twenty-five acres adjoining the home farm. He resides with his father; is also, in politics, a Republican. -

SILAS G. FRANCIS, farmer, P. O. Girard, was born in Lewis Township, Essex Co., N. Y., March 18, 1832, and is a son of Alvin Francis, born August 14, 1797, who married, October 1, 1818, Elizabeth Soper, born July 22, 1797, daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Lilly) Soper, the former of whom died in May, 1833, and the latter in 1824; all natives of New York State. They had a family of uine children, viz., Eliza J., Alva, Henry, Luther, Caroline, Silas G., Hiram B., Emily and Nelson. Of this family, Luther is de- ceased. Alvin Francis came to Erie County, settling in Franklin Township in 1833, and took up 134 acres of land. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and fought at the battle of Plattsburg; a prominent pioneer of Franklin and for many years was Supervisor and Road Commissioner of the township. He was killed by falling from a loft in his barn, February 9, 1867. Alvin was a son of Samuel and Dorcas Francis, natives of Massachu- setts, the former died January 31, and the latter October 8, 1840. Samuel Francis was a soldier during the Revolutionary war and was with the patriot army at Valley Forge: be fought also at Bunker Hill. The subject of this sketch married, September 13, 1852, Mary A. Bogett, born August 25, 1830, daughter of Mindred and Abigail (Bliss) Bogett, the former born December 25, 1796, and the latter March 31, 1797. By this union there are three children-Caspar M., Elwyn F. and Jennie E. Mr. Francis eulisted March 6, 1865, in Company H, Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and in Gen. Wright's forced march to Danville, Va., contracted rheumatism from which he has never recovered. Mr. Francis is a Mason; a member of the Christian denomination; in politics a Republican. CHARLES FRYE, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Franklin Township, May 6, 1838, son of Isaac and Mary (Petrie) Frye, the former born in Vermont, September 27, 1803, and the latter born December 2, 1815, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Doxtator) Petrie, all natives of New York State. They had two children-Frances and Charles, the former deceased. Isaac Frye migrated to Eric County and took up land in this township in 1933. He was an industrious pioneer, and by his energy wrested from the wilderness one of the finest farms in Franklin Township. He died June 10, 1880., His widow resides with her son on the home farm. Isaac was a son of John and Lucy (Wellman) Frye, natives of Vermont, the former of whom died in the year 1854, and the latter in 1867. Our subject married, September 24, 1863, Mary M. Miller, born March 15, 1843, daughter of Orange and Matilda (Smith) Miller, and twin sister of Mrs. Dr. Johnson Wright, of this township. They have a daughter by this union-Ella F. Mr. Frye's farm of 120 acres is situated five and a half miles from Franklin Center, and tliree from Edinboro. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican.

DEXTER D. GOODRICH, carriage-builder, etc., Franklin Centre, was born in Oswego County, N. Y., March 2, 1847, son of Noalı and Hannah (Wood) Goodrich, the former a native of Massachusetts, born November, 1813, the latter a daughter of John and Hannah (Shattuck) Wood, natives of New Hampshire, who had six children, of whom George, Sarah A., Dexter D. and Harriet A. are now living. Our subject married, Septem- ber 11, 1870, Minerva, daughter of Stephen and Sarah Ann (Gunn) Francis, uatives of Rensselaer County, N. Y., and Cuyahoga County, Ohio respectively. By this marriage there are four children-Claudia E., Jenuie M., Frank D. and Carl G. Mr. Goodrich is

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 136

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