History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 142

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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NATHAN CORTEZ BARNEY, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born May 22, 1830, in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. His father, John Barney, a native of Chittenden County, Vt., was a son of Jonathan Barney, a soldier in the war of 1812. His great-grandfather, Joseph Barney, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. He was a man of large stature and powerful strength, and at one time of considerable wealth, which he lost by the depreciation in value of the continental money. The family was originally of Scotch- Irish descent. John Barney married Clarissa Manly, and moved to this county in 1832. They bought their farm in Greene Township of Mr. Hewitt, which they cleared. Their children are-Mrs. Jane Chapin, Franklin M., in this township; Simeon, who died of the yellow fever at Grand Gulf, Miss., September 23, 1855, aged thirty; and Nathan C. Mrs. Barney departed this life June 29, 1869, aged eighty years. Mr. Barney March 3, 1876, aged eighty-two. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject was married June 8, 1851, to Mary Ann, daughter of William and Hannah (Fretwell) Newsham, of this township. They settled on a part of the Barney homestead, where they still reside. They were the parents of six children, viz., Mrs. Clara Orton, Jean M., Mrs. Alda A. Raymond, Ida M. (deceased). Ada Ann and Mary D. Mr. Barney enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Peunsylvania Regiment, September, 1863, but was

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rejected on account of physical disability, and was afterward accepted in the One Hun- dred and Second Regiment, going out April, and returning June 29, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Barney are friends of the cause of education, and gave their children good advantages; their daughter, Ada, has been teaching five terms. Mr. Barney is a Republican in politics. AMOS CHURCH, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born June 3, 1812, in Connecticut; son of John and Lucy Church. His paternal ancestors came from England, probably, as early as the colonial times. Mr. Church was reared on a farm, with opportunities for receiving but a rudimentary educatiou. He was united in marriage November 29, 1837, with Sarah E .. daughter of Bethuel and Martha Roberts, natives of New England. Nine children were born to this union, viz., Samuel J., Seth, Amos R., Lillie, Timothy; the deceased are, Homer, Henry, Martha and Charles H., who enlisted in the war of the rebellion, in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He participated in many hard-fought battles, a few of which were Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness and at Petersburg, where he was captured by the Confederates. and confined in the Andersonville Prison. He there eked out a miserable existence, owing to neglect and starvation, until death came to his relief. In the autumn of 1839, Mr. Church, with his family, came to Erie County, settling in Greene Township (where he now resides), in the spring of 1840. He is the owner of ninety-three acres of land, acquired by industry and self-denial. Mr. Church is a liberal contributor to all enterprises beneficial to the public. He is a respected member of society.

LEWIS DAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., December 15, 1838, son of Alonzo and Emily Dawley, both natives of the Empire State, latter deceased. Our subject received a fair English education, and from his youth has engaged in agricultural pursuits. On December 17, 1863, Mr. Dawley was united in mar- riage with Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Parry, of Oneida County, N. Y. Mr. Dawley is owner of eighty-five acres of land in a good state of cultivation. He and his estimable wife are highly esteemed by the community. In politics, he is a Republican.

EZRA DROWN, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in Erie County, Penn., March 31, 1831, son of Cyril and Catherine Drown, natives of New England and Lebanon, Penn., respec- tively, and a brother of Hosea Drown. Ezra, like his brother, was reared to man's estate on a farm. On February 21, 1856, Mr. Drown was united in marriage, with Laura L., daughter of Eli and Mary Wood, of Mill Creek Township. Of their children, only Hattie survived. Mrs. Drown died November 14, 1873. Mr. Drown subsequently married Amanda, daughter of Jacob and Sophia Charles, and widow of James Rooney of Greene Township. Mr. Drown has a farm of forty-eight acres in the northwestern part of Greene Township. He has served as Road Commissioner, and as Treasurer of Greene Township. He is an esteemed member of society.

HOSEA DROWN, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born July 13, 1833, in Erie County, Penn .. son of Cyril Drown, who came to Greene Township in 1818. Shortly after his arrival he married Catherine Zimmerman, by whom he had six children who grew to maturity, viz., Frederick, Almira, Anstrus, Catherine, Ezra and Hosea. Cyril Drown endured the hardships of a pioneer's life; was prominently connected with Greene Town- ship, serving with nearly every official position in his day. He departed this life in 1869, after a life of usefulness, and was survived by his consort only a few years. Hosea, our subject. received a fair English education, and taught school four terms. On September 11, 1873, he was united in marriage with Melvina M. Hilborn, born in Greene Township, March 31, 1848, daughter of Samuel (deceased) and Roxy A. Hilborn. Three children have blessed this union-Myron C., Samuel H. and Arthur L. Mr. Drown served as Auditor of Greene Township, and at present officiates as Town Clerk. He has also been for three years Justice of the Peace. Mr. Drown is the owner of 130 acres of land. He is recog- nized as one of Greene Township's prominent citizens.

MRS. SARAH FILLEY, East Greene, was born December 18, 1822, in Harbor Creek Township, this county, a daughter of Ebenezer and Mary (Henton) Evans, natives of Wales, who came to America, and to Erie County about 1818. Mr. Evans died in 1843, and his widow afterward married Thomas Jones. She died May 20, 1882. Of their children- John and Mrs. Sarah Filley live in this township: Thomas and Ebenezer reside in Cleve -; land, Ohio. Our subject married, February 3, 1839, Nathan W. Filley. He was born in 1810, in Oneida County, N. Y., a son of Hezekiah and Esther Filley. After their marriage they lived in Chautauqua County, N. Y., about three years; thence went to Erie County. Mr. Filley's trade, that of a stone cutter, compelled him to change his location frequently. After living at various places in Ohio and this county, they settled in 1853, permanently in this township, buying a farm of 100 acres. The children born to this union are Mrs. Eliza Bennett, Sarah, Matthew, Frances, Mary, Mrs. Anna Bannister, Emma. Nathan and Charles. Mr. Filley departed this life, February 2, 1864. He was a kind husband and father, and a useful and influential citizen. His large intelligent family now occupy the old homestead.

WILLIAM HARTMAN, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born in Hanover, Germany, November 15, 1818, son of Ernest and Catharine Hartman. He had no opportunity to ac- quire other than a rudimentary German education, and from his youth up has engaged in

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agricultural pursuits, In 1846, Mr. Hartman was united in marriage with Caroline Rehn, who bore him three children, only one surviving-Frederick W., who was born May 8, 1855, in Erie County, Penn., and is an industrious, steady young man. Our subject, with family, in 1854, emigrated to America, landing in New York; thence coming to Erie, where he remained for about two years, when he located in Greene Township. Mr. Hartman is industrious and enterprising, and owns eighty-three acres of land located in the northern part of Greene Township, which he is working to the best advantage. He is a member of the German Reformed Church.

SAMUEL HILBORN (deceased) was born October 5, 1802, in Bucks County, Penn. When a young man he moved to New York State, subsequently going to Ohio. In 1835, Mr. Hilborn came to Erie County, Penn., settling in the northern part of Greene Town. ship. He was united in marriage, October, 1837, with Roxy A., daughter of Martin and Mary Hayes, natives of New England. Ten children were born to this union, three sur- viving-Mary A .. Melvina M. and William M. Harley J., the oldest son, died in Wash- ington Hospital January 2, 1862, of wounds received in the battle of Fredericksburg. Mr. Hilborn was a respected member of the Presbyterian Church. He departed this life Feb- ruary 25. 1877.

WILLIAM M. HILBORN, P. O. Belle Valley, a son of Samuel and Roxy A. (Hayes) Hilborn, was born in Erie County, Penn., July 29, 1855. He received a fair English edu- cation, and taught two terms. On February 26, 1880, he was united in marriage, with Rose E .. daughter of Robert S. and Martha Davison, of Mill Creek Township. Two children have blessed this union, viz .: Flora M., born February 10, 1881, and Howard D., born October 21. 1882. Mr. Hilborn owns 100 acres of Jand. He is a member of the Pres- byterian Church.

FRED HIRT, P. O. East Greene, was born July 25, 1843, in Greene Township, Erie County. Penn., son of F. J. Hirt. a native of the same township. He was reared here on his father's farm. and received his education in the home schools. He learned the car- penter's trade, with his brother, Frank. Our subject was united in marriage December 13, 1868, with Adeline Hintz, a native of Mill Creek Township, this county. They settled where they now live, and by their own exertions have built up a comfortable home. Six children blessed this union, viz .: Fred J., William N., Frances Matilda. Rosa H., Bertha F. and Mary Ida. Mr. Hirt is a Democrat in politics. He was elected Road Commission- er of Greene Township in February, 1881, and is discharging his duties satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. Hirt are warm friends of the cause of education, and give their children good advantages. They are both members of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Hirt is an enterprising business man. and a citizen of much influence in the community.

FREDERICK KUHL, farmer. P. O. Erie, was born February, 1843, in Erie County, Penn .. a son of Peter Kuhl, who was born in 1801, in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He came to Erie County in 1825, and was married in 1829, to Susannah Fry, of Lancaster County, Penn. Ten children were born to this union, viz .: Sarah, Barbary, Eliza, Adam, Peter, Hiram, Susannah, Mary A., Frederick and Samuel. The condition of the property left to his heirs indicates his perseverence and thrift. He reached the ripe age of seventy- six years, seven months and six days, departing this life July 22. 1878. He was a man of good standing in the German Lutheran Church. Samuel Kuhl. brother of our subject, was born November, 1831, in Erie County. Penn. He was married in May, 1857, to Mary, daughter of David and Anna Ripley, of Greene Township. He is engaged on his farm, adjoining his brother. He has served as Treasurer of this township. Frederick Kuhl, early in life, devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, in which he has been very success- ful. He was united in marriage, February. 1875, with Annie Detrick, by whom he has one child-Earl P., born December 10, 1875. Mr. Kuhl is the owner of a pleasant farm of seventy-five acres. and is a respected member of society.

NATHAN MORITZ, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born January 28, 1848, in New York State. Nathan, when about six months old. was brought to Erie County by his parents, Joseph and Barbary Moritz, natives of Germany, who settled in Greene Township. Of their family of ten children, seven survive-John, Michael, Martin, George, Mary. Dorę- thea and Nathan. Mr. Moritz died in March, 1880; his widow in November of the following year. Our subject's boyhood days were passed on a farm, while be acquired his education in the district schools. On June 3, 1871, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hirt. born in Greene Township August 25. 1845. a daughter of Francis J. and Mary Hirt, the former born December 19, 1816, in Alsace, Germany, a son of Michael and Brigitta Hirt. His mother dying when he was nine years old, his father emigrated to America, landing in New York, subsequently coming to Erie County. He settled in Greene Township, on the farm now occupied by our subject. To Mr. and Mrs. Hirt were born five children, all but one living-Frank, Mary, Frederick and Elizabeth. He has served as Judge of Elections, and at present, with his wife, is living with Mr. and Mrs. Moritz. To our subject and wife were born Joseph M., John P. and Frank. Mr. Moritz is the owner of ninety-one acres of good land. He is now serving as School Director, and with his wife is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

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LYMAN MORSE. retired farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born March 17, 1802, near Troy, N. Y. When he was two years old, his parents, Joseph and Zelpha (Pratt) Morse, natives of New Hampshire and Brattleboro, Vt. respectively, moved to Chittenden County, Vt. (where our subject was principally reared), and there they both died. Lyman Morse moved to St. Lawrence County, N. Y., and was there united in marriage, October, 1824, with Susan M. Barney, by whom he had two children-Lyman (dying in infancy) and Henry B. Mr. and Mrs. Morse came to Greene Township, Erie County, in 1832, settling on a farm in the woods, which they cleared, where the latter died March 12, 1879, and where the former now resides, respected by all who know him. Politically, he is a Democrat.

HENRY B. MORSE, farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born June 25, 1826, in St. Law- rence County, N. Y. He was reared principally on his father's farm in this township, at- tending the district schools and the academy at Waterford. He married, August 1, 1853, Demaries A., daughter of William and Zebiah Rugg. She was born July 31 1836, in Os- wego County, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Morse spent from 1864 to 1869 in the oil regions of Ve- nango County, thence moved to Brodhead, Wis .; returning to this county in 1873, they have since resided on a farm in this township. Five children were born to this union- Mrs. Florence I. Miller. of Erie; Mrs. Addie E. Yaple; Carrie L., Nettie and Harry L. Mr. and Mrs. Morse have given their children good educational advantages, and they have each taught in turn in this and surrounding townships. They are both members of the Method- ist Episcopal Church. Mr. Morse is a useful. influential citizen. He is a Republican in politics.

ELIJAH O. PINNEY, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., March 2, 1813; son of Elijah and Mahala Pinney, of English descent. Of the five children born to this union, Elijah, only. survives. Our subject, when twenty-two years of age, with his parents and brother, Milo, came to Erie County, locating at Wesleyville, Harbor Creek Township, for about six years. He was united in marriage, Jauuary 10, 1837, with Mary E. Pendleton, born July 16, 1815, in New England, a daughter of Ethan and Esther Pendleton, also of English descent. To them were born ten children-Ethau O., Finette, Sarah A., Charles O., Mary E., Ralza P., Ward H., Mary U., Leroy A. and Dotha I. The last three are deceased. After leaving Wesleyville, Mr. Pinney, with family, moved to Ohio, locating for a short period in Portage and Trumbull Counties. In the spring of 1843, he returned to Erie County, Penn., and settled in Greene Township. where he has a fine farm of over 200 acres, and a commodious residence, beautifully situated, affording a picturesque view of the lake and surrounding country. Much of Mr. Pinney's success is due to his industry and determination to succeed. He has served his township as Justice of the Peace, Assessor and Treasurer (two years). He has also acted as a Director of Erie Academy.

WARREN F. ROOT, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in what is now known as Summit Township, Erie Co., Penn., on October 7, 1839, and is a son of Harry O. and Eliza Root, the former a native of Connecticut; the latter (now deceased) was born in Erie County, Penn. Mr. Root, from his youth up. has lived on a farm. He received a fair English education. Our subject, January 5, 1869, was united in marriage with Aurora O., daughter of William and Mary Stuyversant, natives of New York State. This union has been blessed with two children, viz., George B. and Verna E. Mr. Root takes his stand with the Republican party of our Government. He has served as Collector of Greene Town- ship. Our subject is of a modest, unassuming nature, and is meeting with marked success. ISAAC G. THORNTON, farmer, P. O. Six Mile Creek, was born November 8, 1835, in Richmond, Mass. His parents, Isaac M. and Rachel Thornton, moved to Ashtabula County, Ohio. in 1839, where the latter still resides. There our subject was reared on his father's farm, with but limited educational advantages on account of his being the eldest son of an invalid father. The family moved to Venango Township, Erie County, in 1854, where Mr. Thornton died October 19, 1855. Our subject was married, January 1, 1855, to Minerva Brace. born May 9, 1838, in Greene Township, a daughter of Stephen J. and Eva- line (Gardner) Brace, who came here from Oswego County, N. Y .. in 1834. Isaac G. Thornton enlisted August, 1862, in Company C, Sixteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volun- teer Cavalry, and served in the Army of the Potomac through the Virginia campaign. He was a brave soldier, and received an honorable discharge in June, 1865. His four brothers also saw service, viz .: Charles, who died at Helena, Ark., in 1863; Daniel, Hiram and Buel, now living-Hiram in Michigan, Buel in Pennsylvania. Mr. Thornton has since devoted himself to the management of his farm and the care of his family. By in- dustry he has acquired a farm of 100 acres of well-improved land. His children are Loretta. Henry, Jerome I., Mrs. Hattie Evans, Charles, Sarah, Ida, Alice and Leroy. Mr, and Mrs. Thornton, with their oldest children, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is a Steward. Mr. Thornton is a Republican in politics; has held the office of School Director in Greene Township. He is a member of the G. A. R., of the K. of H., and of the Patrons of Husbandry.

JOSHUA URCH, farmer. P. O. East Greene, was born February 20, 1832. in Wilming- ton, Del. His father, John Urch, a native of England, married Mary Hyatt. They came to Venango Township, Erie County, in 1835. There they reared their children, five now

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living-Joshua, William H., George, Lewis and Mrs. Sarah McDonnell. Mr. John Urch died February 22, 1870; his widow is still living. Our subject married, June 7, 1850, Jnae, daughter of Richard and Catherine (Jones) Williams; the former was a native of Wales. They came to this county in 1830. Mr. Williams was scalded to death in the explosion of the steamer Louisiana, on Lake Erie, in 1849. Mrs. Williams died in 1853. Their children are Mrs. Jane Urch; Mrs. Ann Urch, of Chautauqua County, N. Y., Mrs. Mary Carr and John. Mr. and Mrs. Urch have a farm of seventy-five acres of well-improved land, ac- quired by industry and good management. Their children are Richard, Charles H., Effort (in Nebraska), Andrew C. (of Nebraska), William L., Mary J., Marion and Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Urch are giving their children good educational advantages. They have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church thirty years. Our subject is a stanch Repub- lican, and is one of the useful and influential citizens of Greeue Township.

WILLIAM H. URCH, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born March 25, 1834, in Wil- mington, Del. His father, John Urch, settled in Venango Township, this county, just north of Lake Pleasant, In 1835. Here our subject was brought up, attending the schools of the home district He was united in marriage, January 4, 1859, with Sarah Ripley, a native of Summit Township, born March 5, 1840, daughter of David Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Urch settled in the woods, from which they developed a farm of sixty-nine and a half acres of well-improved land. The children born to this union are: Mrs. Adella M. Co- burn, of Union City, Penn., and Sarah. They have lost by death Levi H., Melvin W. and Anna M. Mr. Urch served three months as a soldier in the One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Regiment. He and his wife have been members of the United Brethren Church for twenty-eight years. He is Trustee in the Lake Pleasant Church. Mr. Urch is a man of strict integrity, possessing the respect and confidence of the community. In politics is a Republican.

WILLIAM B. WEED, retired farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born in Walton, N. Y., May 23. 1803; son of James and Docy (Hoyt) Weed. The latter's father was Colonel of a Connecticut regiment in the Revolutionary war. James Weed, above mentioned, was a Captain under him and served also in the war of 1812. They were natives of the New England States. James Weed died at Plattsburg in 1819 : his wife died in the city of Hudson, in 1813. Owing to a weakness of the eyes in his boyhood days. caused by the measles, our subject was unable to avail himself of any educational advantages. During the war of 1812-15, he had full charge of a farm, the property of one Zolmon Beman, who was absent from home on military duty. With Beman, Mr. Weed remained till he was twenty-one years of age. On February 9, 1824, he was married to Nellie Zaple, of Delaware County. N. Y., born March 17, 1799, daughter of Christian and Annie (Demond) Zaple. To this union were born nine children-Eliza A., Angeline, Clarissa, Minerva A., William W., James H., Sally Lorena, Lyman and Marietta. William W. was twice mar- ried; on the first occasion to Dyantha Done, a native of the State of New York, who bore him two children-Alice and William. On her death, he married Lydia E. Babcock, also a native of New York State, now deceased, leaving two children-Thurlow W. and Vesta L. Sally Lorena, who remains at the old home with her parents to comfort them in their old age, married Charles A. Cutter, December 25, 1856; their family are Perry F., Nellie W. and Guy F. Mr. Weed came to this county, settling on the spot where he now lives, March 7, 1825, with $12.50 in cash, a horse and wagon and but scanty household goods. He was among the first Supervisors of the township (1827-28); and this dates, and he says, the commencement of his education, for he was forced into it, as it were, finding he could not hold office without knowing how to write, etc. He was elected County Commissioner in the fall of 1869, serving three years. He has from a very early day heen harnessed with minor township and other offices; was School Director, Road Commissioner, etc., for sev- eral years. He assisted in building several schoolhouses of the township and erected the first bridge across the Le Bœuf Creek in this township. He has been a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics is a strong Republican. Mrs. Weed has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for fifty-nine years. Coming into the woods at an early day, her services as midwife were generally in request, and even now, "Aunt Nellie," as she is affectionately called, is in frequent demand. Our subject and wife have celebrated their sixtieth wedding day, on which occasion there was a large at- tendance at the homestead of relatives and friends from far and near. They are held in the highest esteem in their neighborhood and are justly respected for their piety and ami- ability.

ANSON H. YAPLE, farmer. P. O. West Green, was born October, 1829, in Erie Coun- ty, Penn., son of David and Ruth M. Yaple, who settled in Greene Township in 1826. Our subject was reared on a farm, obtaining a fair English education. On June 10, 1851, he was united in marriage with Laura A. Streeter, a native of New York State. This union has been blessed with six children, viz., Candace R., Henry W., Eddie L .. Clinton F., Addie E. and Anson J. About 1856, Mr. Yaple, with his wife and three children, removed to Wisconsin. Heenlisted in the Thirtieth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, and served seven months. He was honorably discharged March, 1863. His wife died July, 1864. He returned to Erie County, Penn., January, 1865, locating for a year in Greene Township, on

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his father's farm. Our subject then settled on his present farm, and married Louisa M., daughter of Luther D. Jackson, of Delaware County, N. Y. By this wife he had four chil- dren-Arthur L., Louise E., Kate I. and Martha L. Mr. Yaple owns 100 acres of land. He is an esteemed citizen, a Republican politically.

NOBLE V. YAPLE, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born November 26, 1830, in Greene Township, Erie County, son of David and Maria (Fuller) Yaple, When fifteen years old, he began learning the trade of shoe-maker and tanner, with A. Jessup, at Har- bor Creek, Erie County. He married December 24, 1856, Hannah Newsham, who was born February 3, 1834, daughter of William and Hannah (Fretwell) Newsham; the former born in Yorkshire, England, March 9, 1806, married March 9, 1831, and came to America the same year. They lived in Pittsburgh, Penn., until 1838. when they settled in Greene Town- ship, where Mrs. Newsham died February 1, 1844. The children born to this union are- Mrs, Mary A. Barney, Mrs. E. Brace (deceased). Mrs. Hannah Yaple, William, Mrs. Eliza Robinson, Mrs. Sarah Comstock (deceased), and Thomas. Mr. Newshaw again married August 16, 1846, Mrs. Ilenrietta Wood. by whom he has Mrs. O. Wilkins, Mrs. Emma Bruce and Mrs. Lavina Main. He was an earnest member and exhorter of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died August 13, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Yaple lived at West Greene, where he carried on his trade, but in 1878 he abandoned it and began farming. To them have been born Wellie W., Evert S., married to Jane Gross, and Eva L. Mr. and Mrs. Yaple have given their children good educational advantages. Wellie has engaged in teaching four terms in this county, and Eva L., two terms. Mr. and Mrs. Yaple are high- ly esteemed, the former being a man of strict integrity and of much influence in this com- munity. ,

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 142

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