History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 148

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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HIRAM BEAMAN (deceased) was born July 1, 1812, at Westminster, Mass. He was united in marriage, June 20, 1840. in Jefferson Co., N. Y., with Polly Mack, born Jan. 12, 1820, in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., N. Y., daughter of Charmis and Patty (McCloud) Mack. They were the parents of 9 children, 7 living. To Mr. and Mrs. Beaman have been born Cassius C. (deceased), Agnes and Eugene. Mr. Beaman came to Erie Co., and re- claimed from the wilderness 130 acres of land. He was a Republican in politics, and de- parted this life May 21, 1883.

JAMES F. BOYD, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, of Scotch-Irish descent, was born in Ireland Sept. 29, 1834, son of James and Mary (Finch) Boyd, also natives of Ireland, the former born Dec., 1796, and the latter in 1808. Mrs. Boyd died in 1878. Mr. Boyd, Sr., is a farmer and mechanic, and the most of his life worked for Ool. Close, at Drumbarnard Castle, and now in his eighty-sixth year enjoys good health, but is not required to work, receiving his salary from the Colonel as in former years. Our subject emigrated to Amer- ica in the year 1859, settling in LeBœuf Township, where, Aug. 3, 1860, he was married to Isabella Patten, who came to this county with her parents, settling in this township. Nine children bave been given to this union, 4 boys and 5 girls, viz., Sarah A., William J., Mary, Letitia, Thomas, John, Maria, David and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, by perseverance, industry and economy, have acquired an ordinarily cultivated farm of 77 acres. Mr. Boyd is a Democrat in politics, but at town meetings tries to vote for the best man. He has held the office of School Director for 3 years, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. His wife was formerly a member of the United Presbyterian denomination.

S. B. BROOKS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Union City, was born Aug. 26, 1833, near Panama, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., son of James and Rhoda (Williams) Brooks, who came to this county in 1856. Our subject came with his parents, and, March 1, 1859, mar- ried Eliza Jane Carroll, born Dec. 12, 1839, daughter of William and Hannah (Slau- son) Carroll, by whom be had 9 children-Ashley L. (a telegrapher at Paris, Tex.), Cassius, Phebe A., Charles S., Archie W., Elverdo, William, George, Hannah and Ruth. Mr. Brooks is a member of the Carroll Ship Log Co., the firm being composed of G. W. Carroll, S. B. Brooks, Elmer Gregory, Mrs. A. M. Summerton, Charles S. Brooks, and was estab- lished Sept. 1, 1883. Our subject owns 163 acres of well-improved land, and has been a resident of this township since he came to the county. He has filled several township offices, and is a member of the Union City Baptist Church, in which he has been Trustee, and is now Deacon. In politics, he is a Republican.

W. H. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born March 26, 1843, in LeBœuf Township. His father, Lester Campbell, born Aug. 11, 1811, in New York State, came to this county when eight years old. He married, June 11, 1842, Elizabeth Alexander, born March. 18, 1818. Our subject, Nov. 19, 1872, was united in marriage with T. R. Jones, born March 28, 1852, near Guy's Mill, Crawford Co., Penn., daughter of David and Sarah Jones. Five children have been born to this union, viz., William L., Joel J., Leroy, Frankie and Shurley J. Mr. Campbell owns 52 acres of land a mile east of Mill Village. He is a member of the K. of H., Banner Lodge, No. 538, Mill Village.

J. G. CARROLL, farming and dairying, P. O. Union City, was born Feb. 13, 1823, in LeBœuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mulvin) Carroll, natives of Ireland, who settled in this township in the year 1801, and were the parents of 8 children, 7 living. Our subject was reared on a farm, and married in Union Township, March, 1849, Eliza, eldest daughter of Richard and Margaret (Kepler) Shreve, who came to this county in 1810. To Mr. and Mrs. Carroll have been born 2 children, viz., Solomon M., married to Celia A., daughter of E. O. Sheppard, of Nebraska (have 1 child, Nellie Maud, born Nov. 20, 1882), and Rose B., wife of Perry Bishop, by whom she has 1 child. Mr. Carroll is a successful self-made man, and owns 100 acres of well improved and culti- vated land. He is a Republican in politics; has acted as Tax Collector, and filled other township offices. He, with his wife, for over 20 years has been a member of the M. E. Church, in which he has been Steward, etc.

AMOS E. FORD, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born in LeBœuf Township, June 20, 1814, son of Peter and Elizabeth (King) Ford, of Irish descent. Amos attended the district schools. He unfortunately lost his left eye wheu thirteen years old; remained with his parents until his twenty-second year. Our subject was united in marriage, Feb. 22, 1839, with Elizabeth D. Williamson, by whom he has had a family of 8 children, viz., Mary J., Ellen R., Leonetus P. (deceased), Sarah, Robert (deceased), William R., Emma E. and Anna A. In 1839, Mr. Ford bought 1,400 bushels of potatoes, which he disposed of at a

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small profit in Cincinnati. On his return from this trip, his father gave him a deed of 86 acres of land, which he subsequently sold. In 1864, he bought 72 acres, which he.also dis- posed of in about 2 years. Our subject, in 1868, purchased his present residence and a lot of 10 acres in Mill Village, and 60 acres about a mile from the town, which he is now farming. He and family are members of the M. E. Church. He is a Democrat in poli- tics, as was his father before him.

A. H. FRISBEE, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Mill Village, a son of Grixon Frisbee, one of the earliest settlers of this county, who married Nancy Logue. Our subject was born June 13, 1848, in LeBœuf Township, and married near Cambridgeboro, Sept. 30, 1879, Jennie Catling, who was born near Corry Sept. 4, 1855, a daughter of P. G. and Margaret (Edwards) Catling. Two children have blessed this union-Roy G. and Florence M. Mr. Frisbee, during the late rebellion, served 4 months in the 102d P. V. I. He owns 40 acres of well-improved land; is a Republican in politics; has served as Township Constable. He is a member of the Royal Templars.

V. R. GILLETTE, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, P. O. LeBœuf, was born in Rushford, Allegany Co., N. Y., May 4, 1828, and is a son of Ezekiel and Lorena (Swift) Gillette, who came here in 1854. Our subject was united in marriage, March 27, 1862, with Elizabeth M. Cottrell, daughter of John and Mary Ann (Preston) Cottrell, who were among the earliest settlers here. She was born Nov. 9, 1842. Two children have blessed this union-Fred C. and R. I. Nellie. Mr. Gillette has been engaged in his pres- ent business since 1866. Mrs. Gillette is the owner of 165 acres of land; in politics, lie is a Republican.

L. W. GILLETTE, farmer, P. O. LeBœuf, was born at Rushford, Allegany Co., N. Y., in 1833, son of Ezekiel Gillette. Our subject has been twice married; first to Lorinda Pratt, only daughter of William and Anna Pratt. Mrs. Gillette was first married to Dwight Cole- man, deceased, who bore them 2 children, viz., Florence O. and Theodore J. The second time he was united in marriage was in 1861 with Elizabeth Wheeler, who was born Aug. 6, 1831, at Rushford, N. Y., daughter of William aud Florilla (Baker) Wheeler. To this union have been born twins-John B. and George W., born June 20, 1867. Mr. Gillette owns a farm in LeBœuf Township, but also successfully engages in the insurance business.

RICHARD GREGORY, retired farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born in LeBœuf Township, Erie Co., June 13, 1815, the second child born to Philip and Clarantina (Childs) Gregory, the former born in Berks Co., Penn., May, 1783, and the latter in Worcester, Mass .. Dec. 30, 1793. They were married in 1813, and were the parents of 12 children, 10 surviving. Philip, until of age, remained in his native county. He came to Waterford Township, Erie Co., in 1803, and for 10 years engaged in building boats and boating on French Creek. He served in the war of 1812; located in LeBœuf Township in 1815, where he purchased 100 acres on the southern bank of French Creek, subsequently adding 100 acres more. He died on July 12, 1853, his widow June 26, 1862; they were members of the U. P. Church. Our subject received a common school education, and remained with his father until twenty-one. He learned and worked at the carpenter's trade for fourteen years, but on account of a fall, which crippled him, went to farming when he was forty years of age. He owns 79 acres of land. Mr. Gregory, on April 10, 1845, married Mary W. Range, who was the mother of 5 children, viz., Sarah E., Nancy, Josephine (deceased), Wilber M., M. Elsie and Alzina S. Mrs. Gregory was a member of the Methodist Courch, as are all the family; she died June 19, 1874. Mr. Gregory is a Democrat politically.

JOHN GREGORY, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born Nov. 19, 1818, in LeBœuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., son of Philip and Clarantina (Childs) Gregory, who had a family of 13 children, 10 of whom still survive. Philip Gregory, a farmer, was born in Berks Co., Penn., May, 1782, and died July 12, 1853. His wife, a native of Worcester, Mass., born Dec. 30, 1793, died June 26, 1862. Our subject, the fourth in this family, received his education in the district schools, and lived with his father until his marriage, April 20, 1848, with Sarah A. Jarvis, and then located in LeBœuf Township. Four children, all born on Sunday, have blessed this union. Three were married within a year. Their names are as follows: Clarantina I, wife of L. J. Philips, hardware merchant; Andrew B., married to Alice Lockwood; Actty C., wife of A. M. Lockwood, a Methodist minister; and Cornelia, who died May 15, 1858. Mr. Gregory has always lived in his native township; owns 57 acres of land; has always been successful financially. He is a man highly respected by his neighbors; though liberal in his political views, generally votes the Democratic ticket.

RICHARD A. KING, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, May 15, 1853, son of Edward and Agnes (Brown) King. Edward King, a farmer, died July 13, 1876, in the "old country." Our subject, previous to emigrating to America in April, 1873, worked at flax-breaking. He came via Maine to Canada. The next fall he went to Philadelphia, where he remained a year and a half; tlience came to LeBœuf Town- ship, Nov., 1874, where he purchased a small farm, on which he has since resided. Mr. King was united in marriage. Dec. 20, 1877, with Ida I., daughter of Jacob and Esther (Crandal) Burger, natives of Erie Co., Penn. Four children have been born to this union, viz., Alma A., Henry L., Hugh D. and Clarence A. Mr. King, with his wife, is a consist- ent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Orangemen iu Ireland, and is a member of the A. O. U. W. in Erie. He is a Democrat politically.

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ROBERT KIRK, retired farmer, Fairview, Was born in Delaware Aug. 26, 1809, son of James and Margaret (Hillis) Kirk, natives of County Down, Ireland, the former born Aug. 18, 1776, and the latter Sept. 16, 1775. They had a family of 47 children, of whom Robert, David and James survive. Mrs. Kirk died Jan. 5, 1831. Mr. Kirk was a soldier in the war of 1812, and departed this life at Mt. Sterling, Ill., Feb. 21, 1858. Our subject came to Erie Co. in 1828, and on April 10, 1844, married Elizabeth Fargo, born in Fairview Oct. 7, 1817, daughter of Thomas T, and Cynthia (Randall) Fargo, natives of Connecticut. Their children are John H., Robert E., Margaret C., James W., Mary E., Ella and Will- iam B. Mrs. Kirk died Jan. 30, 1883.

JOHN H. KIRK, physician, Mill Village, is a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Fargo) Kirk, natives of Delaware and Fairview. (See sketch of Robert Kirk above.) Our subject was educated at the Girard Academy, and Adrian (Mich.) College. In 1873, he commenced the study of medicine at Michigan University, Ann Arbor, and received his diploma in 1875. He married, Oct. 31, 1877, Maggie B. Child, born in East Smithfield, Bradford Co., Penn., July 25, 1854, daughter of Christopher and Harriet (Wright) Child, natives of Prov- idence, R. I., and Connecticut respectively. Dr. Kirk commenced to practice his profes- sion at Mill Village. He is a member of the K. of H., Masonic fraternity, and Royal Templars of Temperance.

ALEXANDER McDONALD (deceased) was born in Glascow, Scotland, and came to America when twenty-five years old. He was united in marriage, Nov. 28, 1834, with Hannah Cowick, born October 10, 1814, daughter of Stephen Cowick, an early settler in Erie Co. Four children were born to this union, viz., James, Mary, Fraucis and William. Mr. McDonald followed the occupation of a farmer and miner a number of years; was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died in LaSalle, Ill., in 1853. Mrs. McDonald owns 50 acres of land; she is a member of the Episcopal denomination.

G. W. MITCHELL, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born Aug. 19, 1836, in Crawford, Co., Penn., and is the youngest of 7 children born to Peter and Hannah (Weston) Mitchell, who came to this county in 1803. Hannah was a daughter of James Weston, a prominent man in Erie Co., who held several important offices. Our subject married, March 10, 1858, Lucinda. daughter of William and Philena (Davis) Mclellan, who were among the early settlers here. Lucinda was born July 17, 1838, and died Feb. 2. 1859, leaving 1 child, Willie F. On Dec. 25, 1859, Mr. Mitchell married his deceased wife's sister Asenath, born in Washington Township, Erie Co., May 5, 1843. Four children have blessed this union- Mary L., widow of M. L. Himrod, and mother of Cassie May; Emmet G., Winters S. and Aurie E. Mr. Mitchell has filled several township offices; is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics is a Republican.

JAMES S. MOORE (deceased) was born in Mercer Co., Penn., March 1, 1807, and in 1846 was married to Sophronia Cotrell, born July 25, 1817, a daughter of Benjamin and Tamazine Cotrell. Benjamin Cotrell came from Rhode Island in 1790, and married Tam- azine Bunting, of Bucks Co., Penn., in 1812. Benjamin Cotrell was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his father took part in the Revolutionary war. David H., son of Benjamin, served in the late war. George, son of David, is in the regular army. To Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Moore were born 2 children-James E., born Sept., 1847; learned the trade of a blacksmith with his father, who had 3 brothers that followed the same occupation. He married Nancy M. Betts, born Oct. 1, 1860, daughter of Sheldon and Eliza (Barnes) Betts, by whom he has 1 child, James Glenn. Edgar H., son of James S. Moore, born March 22, 1850, who lives on the old homestead. James S. Moore came to this country in the fall of 1851; died May 11, 1870.

CHARLES JOHN POLLOCK, farmer, P. O. Mill Village, was born in 1811 on the homestead farm in this township, son of Robert Pollock, who came to Erie Co. from Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1800. Robert was united in marriage, in 1810, with Mary Ann Anderson, of Waterford Township, Erie Co., and settled in LeBœuf on the farm now occupied by Charles J. Mr. Pollock, Sr., departed this life Feb. 22, 1844, aged fifty-eight; his widow Aug. 7, 1861, aged seventy-three years. Our subject married, Jan. 1, 1840, Mary Moorhead, of Fairview Township, Erie Co., Penn. Three children have blessed this union, viz., Margaret M., Martha Ann (who died in 1857) and James M.

WILLIAM J. ROBINSON, Mill Village, son of William and Eliza (Ford) Robinson, early settlers of LeBœuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., was born March 7, 1854, near the present site of Mill Village. He was married in 1876 to Miss Maggie Sweatman, of Erie, Penn. One child, John Park, has blessed this union. Our subject was educated in public and select commercial schools. He afterward engaged in general merchandising, and is at present a grocer and commission merchant in Mill Village, Erie Co., Penn. Mr. Robinson was Burgess of Mill Village two terms, and has filled various local offices; is at present a Justice of the Peace. He is descended from a highly respected family, and enjoys the acquaintance of a large circle of friends and relatives.

J. SEYMOUR ROSS, hardware merchant, Mill Village, an enterprising, well-known citizen, editor and proprietor of the Mill Village Herald, was born near Sheakleyville, Mercer Co., Penn., May 19, 1842. He is a son of John and Louisa (Wetmore) Ross; the former departed this life in 1870, the latter in 1851. Our subject, after acquiring a com-

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mon school education, attended the high schools of Meadville and Greenville, Penn. When eighteen years old, he commenced teaching during the winters, and worked on his father's farm the balance of the year. This he continued 6 years. He was united in marriage, Sept. 24, 1867, with Nancy M. Frisbee, by whom he has 1 son, Clarence F. Mr. Ross, in 1872, went on a farm in LeBœuf Township, but after 3 years removed to Mill Village, where he purchased the only hardware store. He keeps a good stock. In 1882, he bought out the Mill Village Herald, which he has since carried on successfully, largely increasing its subscription list. Mr. Ross, in politics, is a Democrat; he has been School Director for 6 years, and also Burgess of the borough. He is a member of the Masonic Order, K. of H. and Royal Templars of Temperance Society.

JAMES STRANAHAN, farmer, P. O. Union City, was born Oct. 28, 1817, in Colum- bia, Herkimer Co., N. Y., son of Gibson J. and Dolly (Devendorff) Stranahan, who came here in 1835. Our subject married, in 1838, Cynthia Taylor, horn in Warren Co., Penn., in 1819, by whom he had the following children: Sydney, Dolly J. (wife of L. S. Gillette), and Gibson, twins; Charles (deceased) and Cynthia, wife of Dr. L. J. King, of Michigan (also twins); A. T .; Carrie M., wife of S. J. Fisher, of N. Y., and an infant (deceased). Mr. Stranahan, by trade, is a shoe-maker and tanner, and has worked at the same a number of years. Mrs. Stranahan departed this life June 13, 1876. Mr. Stranahan's oldest son, Sydney B., was born April 1, 1841. He is also a mechanic, and was married to Margaret E. Avery, born Jan. 6, 1847, by whom he has had 4 children-Perry G., Benjamin J., Leonard A. and Dolly M. Our subject owns 120 acres of land, and he and son pride them- selves on their good stock and fine facilities for dairying, which they make a specialty.

A. L. TILDEN, County Commissioner and farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Aug. 21, 1834, at Nelson, Ohio, the oldest son of Charles and Adeline (King) Tilden; the former a native of Herkimer Co., N. Y., of English descent; the latter was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., of German lineage. Our subject acquired his education in the common schools of Portage Co., and at Nelson Academy and Allegheny College, Meadville, Penn. When eighteen years old, he started in life for himself; traveled through the lumber regions of Michigan, being employed at various points in the erection of mills and manufacturing of lumber, etc. Mr. Tilden came to Erie Co. in 1863, and 2 years later embarked in the lumber trade, in which he continued until 1857, when all he had accumulated was swept away in the panic of that year. He next accepted a position in the oil regions as manager for C. A. Dean & Co. and the Cleveland and Oil Creek Co. While in their employ he had by speculation made $5,000, which in 1862 he invested in oil, which he shipped, but it was consumed by fire before it reached its destination, and for the third time he had to start afresh, almost penniless. Our subject was then employed as fuel agent by the A. & G. W. R. R. Co. until 1866, when he bought his present farm in LeBœuf, which consists of 140 acres of well-improved land. July 3, 1861, he married Mary C., daughter of William and Florilla (Baker) Wheeler, of English origin, and a native of New York. To this union have been born W. W., Charles A. (attending the Waterford Academy) and Mary C. Mr. Tilden is Democratic in politics; was elected County Commissioner in 1879, and re-elected in 1881, and is now serving his sixth year; is a member of the K. of H .; is a prominent member of the Grange. His grandfather, Daniel S. Tilden, was among the first settlers of Portage Co., Ohio, and at one time owned one-third of Hiram.

JOSEPH WALDRON, farmer, P. O. Mill Village. was born Oct. 7, 1821, in Bloomfield Township, Crawford Co. Penn., and is the eldest son born to Levi B. and Isabel Alexan- der Waldron, natives of York State and Ireland respectively. They had a family of 6 children ( 5 surviving) and were early settlers of this county. Our subject was married in LeBœuf Township, in 1856, to Maria, daughter of John and Sallie (Webster) Willey. She was born in this township in 1830; she was the mother of 5 children-H. L., a farmer; W. S., teaching; Ada K., E. J., and Bert, at home. Mrs. Waldron died Oct. 18, 1881. Mr. Waldron is a successful self made man, and owns 286 acres of well-improved land, and makes raising fine stock a specialty ; he has filled various township offices, such as Audi- tor, Assessor, Inspector of Elections and School Director. Politically, he is a Democrat. J. L. WATERHOUSE, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Mill Village, was born July 12, 1822, in Armstrong, now Clarion Co., Penn., son of William and Rebecca (Isherwood) Waterhouse, natives of England and Pennsylvania, respectively. The father of the latter was a sea Captain; they settled in LeBœuf, Erie Co., in 1832, and were the parents of 11 children, 4 surviving. Our subject was united in marriage, Feb., 1852, with Lydia M. Rhodes, born June 23, 1823, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Young) Rhodes. Five chil- dren have been born to this union-T. W .; Alice, widow of Harry Porter; Amy L. ; J. H., and Emma R., who is teaching school in this township. Mr. Waterhouse owns 225 acres of well-improved land; his wife 13 acres in Crawford Co., Penn. Our subject followed lumbering 15 years, making frequent trips to Pittsburgh, by water. He has held many local offices; was for 10 years Justice of the Peace; 6 years Road Commissioner; 4 years School Director; 3 years Constable, and Collector from 1862 to 1864. Mr. Waterhouse is politically a Republican.

T. W. WATERHOUSE, lumberman, P. O. Mill Village, was born Feb. 24, 1853, son of J. L. and Lydia M. (Rhodes) Waterhouse. He was united in marriage, Oct. 23, 1873, with

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L. E. Maxwell, born Aug. 3, 1854, a daughter of Frank and Rachel Williams, early settlers of Erie County. One daughter, Georga, has blessed this union. Mr. Waterhouse is en- gaged in lumbering, and has a steam saw and shingle mill in LeBœuf Township. He is also a manufacturer of bee hives.

CHARLES M. WHEELER, lumberman and farmer, P. O. LeBœuf, was born at New Ipswich, Hillsboro Co., N. H., Jan. 29, 1826, a son of Stephen and Hannah (Stratton) Wheeler, whose ancestry were from Scotland. C. M. Wheeler came to LeBœuf Township in 1852, and settled on what was then called the Moravian Grant. He was united in mar- riage, Dec. 6, 1854, with Sarah J. Clark, born July 9, 1835, at Townsend, Middlesex Co., Mass., daughter of Eben and Betsy (Bills) Clark; 6 sons have been born to this union, 5 now living-Edward E., Walter S., Orton H., Fred C. and Arthur C. Mrs. Wheeler's great-grandfather Clark served as Captain in the Revolutionary war, and at one time was one of Washington's body guards. Her brother, Charles Clark is an extensive contractor, residing at Boston, Mass. Mr. Wheeler is a large land holder in this county, and owns a large tract in Marshall Co., Minn. He has held several offices in his own town; is polit- ically a Republican. His father served several terms in the New Hampshire Legislature; politically a Whig; and his grandfather, Seth Wheeler, held a commission and served in the war of the Revolution.

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ERASTUS V. ALLEN, minister, United Brethren, P. O. Mckean, was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 8, 1812, son of Abram Allen, born in 1768, who married Mary McComber, born in 1777, both natives of Vermont, and who had a family of 11 chil- dren, of whom Trueman, Erastus V., Martin, Austin A., Abram, Solomon and Mary are now living; Mrs. Abram Allen died in 1830. By his second wife Abram Allen was the parent of 4 children, those now living being Mary, Chauncey and William. Abram Allen served in the war of 1812, on the New York frontier; about the year 1814 he came to Erie Co., and located in Mill Creek Township, removing to McKean in 1820, where he took up 50 acres of wild land. He died in 1859, his wife having preceded him by six years. Our subject married Sarah Dodge, born June 20, 1812, daughter of Tyler and Esther (Grayes) Dodge, all natives of New York State. By this marriage there were 8 children, of whom Erastus A., Lorenzo S. and Rufus S. are deceased, and Esther A., Mary A., Nathan T., Rufus A. and John W. are living. Of this family Erastus A., Nathan T., Rufus A. and John W. were soldiers in the war of the rebell- ion; Erastus was Corporal in Co. I, 145th P. V. I., and being mortally wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, died on the 4th. Nathan and Rufus enlisted iu the 11th P. V. I., and John in the 102d, all served from 1862-63, till the close of the war. Our subject's first wife died July 28, 1869, and Mr. Allen married Mrs. Maria Wiswell, a widow, born March 18, 1820; she is daughter of Christopher and Maria (Horn) Fronce, all natives of New York State. There is no family by this last union. Mr. Allen read law in 1828, in the office of John Riddell, Erie; in 1858, he entered the ministry of the United Brethren denomination, and is now connected with the Western Reserve Confer- ence. He enlisted August 15, 1862, in Co. K, 145th Reg. P. V. I., and took part in the battles of Antietam, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. In a skirmish at Coffee Hill, Va., he was injured by a shell, and sent to the hospital at Philadelphia, where he received his discharge March 4, 1864. Mr. Allen is by trade a carpenter. In politics, he is a Green- backer.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 148

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