History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 149

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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SYLVESTER B. ALLEN, blacksmith, Middleboro, was born in North East Tp. Dec. 25, 1841; son of Austin A. and May (Bird) Allen, the former born June 4, 1817, and the latter on Sept. 25, 1820, a daughter of Josh and Amy (Law) Bird, who had a family of 8 children-Sylvester G., Mary L., Lucy A., Ellen F., Ida S. and Elmer A., still surviving. Austin A. Allen is a blacksmith by trade; he was elected Burgess of Middleboro in 1883; he is a son of Abram Allen, mentioned in E. V. Allen's sketch. Our subject married, October 21, 1861, Helen Smith, born Feb., 1843, daughter of Alfred and Mary A. (Agling) Smith. By this union there is 1 child-Alfred S., born July 8, 1864. Mr. Allen is a member of the Town Council of Middleboro. In April, 1861, he volunteered in Reed's Guards, Col. McLane, for three months, but saw no service. The following September, he re-enlisted in Co. I, 9th N. Y. Cavalry, Army of the Potomac. He was but a short time in the service, when he rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant. He participated in the siege of Yorktown, and battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; he received his discharge Oc- tober, 1863. Mr. Allen in politics is a Republican: he is an adherent of the M. E. Church, and is Superintendent of the Sabbath school at Middleboro.

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SQUIRE C. BEAN, cheese manufacturer, Middleboro, was born in Summit Town- ship, Erie Co., May 16, 1860, and is a son of William A. and Hulda C. (Norris) Bean, the former born Dec. 2, 1817, and the latter in 1829; natives of Nashville, Tenn., and Lawrence- burg, Ind., respectively; they were the parents of 11 children-W. Pierce and Royal W., deceased, and Byron B., Erie A., Helen L., Reginald F., Kittie R., Squire C., Ellsworth M., Alfaretta C. and Leoni L., living. William A. Bean is a farmer residing in Summit Township, and is the owner of two valuable farms, comprising 170 acres. The home farm contains 110, is well stocked and has superior farm buildings erected thereon. Mr. Bean has been Justice of the Peace for five years, and a School Director of Summit Township for many years; in politics, he is a Democrat. Our subject commenced the manufacture of cheese in 1879 at Middleboro Steam Cheese Factory, with 22 patrons, and turned out 50,000 lbs. of cheese that year. His patrons now number 30, and the products for the season, Nov., 1883, were 80,000 lbs. The business is prospering, the factory is turning out a superior brand.

JOHN H. BLOUNT, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Erie City May 28, 1843, son of James and Elizabeth (Paul) Blount, the former born Aug. 19, 1821; the latter is a daughter of William Paul, all uatives of Derbyshire, England. They had a family of 8 children, of whom John H., Thomas A., Ellen J. and Emmanuel survive. Of this fam- ily, John H. and Thomas A. were in the U. S. Navy during the war of the rebellion. James Blount came to America in 1840, first locating in the city of Erie. In 1857, his wife died, and he next married Elizabeth Garland. By this union there were 3 children- Lavina and James now living. Mr. Blount is by trade a blacksmith, and resides in Mc- Kean Tp. He is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Taylor) Blount, also natives of Derbyshire, England, where the former still resides. John H. Blount, our subject, married Sept. 10, 1867, Elizabeth Smith, born Nov. 28, 1844, daughter of Conrad and Christine (Kno- del) Smith, the former born Dec. 5, 1805, in Hesse-Cassell, died Feb. 26, 1879, in Mckean Township, and the latter, born May 5, 1822, in Wurtemberg. Germany; by this union there were 6 children-Reinhart, born Sept. 10, 1868; Henrietta, Sept. 18, 1870; Clarence L., Dec. 23, 1871; Henry C., November 27, 1873; Archie, Nov. 21, 1878, died January 18, 1879, and Arthur Garfield, born Dec. 5, 1880. In early life, Mr. Blount was a sailor on the lakes. and Aug. 28, 1863, he volunteered in the navy, was rated a first-class seaman, and appoint- ed to the gunboat Silver Lake (Capt. Coyle) of the Gulf Squadron, under Commodore Fitch. His vessel operated chiefly on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, and took part in the repulse of Hood from Nashville and Clarksville, Tenn. In Dec., 1863, he was transferred to the hospital-ship Fitch, and served until the close of the war as Hospital Steward. Mr. Blount is by trade a worker in tin, copper and sheet iron, and plies his trade in connection with his farming. His well-stocked farm is situated four miles from Middle- boro, and comprises sixty-three acres. He is an Odd Fellow; in politics, an Independent Republican.

THOMAS A. BLOUNT, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Erie City, Sept. 11, 1845, son of James and Elizabeth (Paul) Blount, mentioned in John H. Blount's biography. Thomas A. Blount married, May 25, 1867, Anna E. Irvine, born June 7, 1844, daughter of William and Dorathy (Wallace) Irvine, the former born in Tyrone Co., Ireland, Dec. 9, 1804; came to America in 1808; the latter was a native of New York State. By this marriage there were born 4 children, as follows: Charles I., born Oct. 4, 1872; Millie May, May 24, 1874; An- nie B., Dec. 28, 1879, died Feb. 24, 1882; and Ellen A., born Oct. 4, 1882. Mr. Blount served in the navy during the late war. He was enrolled Aug. 25, 1864, and appointed to the gunboat Silver Lake, Capt. Co., of the Gulf Squadron, Commodore Fitch. His vessel operated chiefly on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, its principal engagements being before Johnsonville and Nashville, Tenn., and the subsequent capture of Moseby's Guer- rillas, in all of which Mr. Blount took part. He had numerous narrow escapes and some thrilling adventures during his term of service, which expired Aug. 18, 1865. His farm, situated 3} miles from Middleboro, comprises 100 acres, and is well stocked. In politics, Mr. Blount is a Democrat.

THOMAS H. CLAPPER, merchant, Middleboro, was born in New York State May 16, 1830; son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Woodin) Clapper, the former born Feb., 1806, and the latter in 1809, both natives of New York State. Mrs. Elizabeth Clapper is a daughter of Amos and Lucretia (Wilsey) Woodin, the former a native of New England and the latter of Germany. They were the parents of 8 children-Thomas H., Margaret E., Louisa, Eugene, George and Elizabeth now living. Thomas H. was a soldier in the Mexican war, and Eugene and George were in the war of the rebellion. Jeremiah Clapper came to Erie Co. in 1838, lo- cating in Girard for 2 years, when he removed to McKean Tp., where he still resides. Our subject married, April, 1852, Myra A. Peck, born March 29, 1825, daughter of Lewis and Orill (Richardson) Peck, natives of Connecticut. They were the parents of 7 children, viz., Hener (deceased), Harriet, Emily, John, Peley, Eugene and Lee. Mrs. Myra A. Clapper died Sept. 22, 1870, and Mr. Clapper married, Oct. 4, 1876, Annie Meachum, born May 9, 1858, daughter of Simeon and Phebe (Mullary) Meachum, all natives of this State. Three chil- dren blessed this union-Eddy (deceased), Gertrude and Jane. Mr. Clapper in early life was a sailor, and engaged in this calling on nearly all the lakes. At Cleveland, in 1847,

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he enlisted under the name of Heman Thomas in Co. H, Capt. John H. Perry, 15th Reg. U. S. I., Col. George W. Morgan, of Ohio, and served through the Mexican war as a private. He participated in the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Molino Del Rey, storming of Chapultepec, and siege and capture of the City of Mexico. He was discharged at Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug., 1848. From 1852 to 1881, Mr. Clapper was engaged in farming, and now owns an excellent farm of 201 acres 1 mile from Middleboro. In 1881, Mr. Clap- per opened a general store in Middleboro. He carries a well-assorted stock of goods, and is doing a prosperous trade. He has acted as School Director, and is an Alderman. In politics, is a Democrat.

CHARLES D. COYLE, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Mckean Tp. April 27, 1842, and is a son of Paul Coyle, born in Maryland, July 6, 1813, who married, May 12, 1836, Laura Wright, born Sept. 14, 1817, daughter of Noah and Betsey (Fuller) Wright, all natives of New York State. They had a family of 5 children, of whom Charles D. and Eugene are now living. Of this family, Darious O. and Charles D. were soldiers in the war of the rebellion. The former was a private in Company D, 83d Reg. Penn. Int., and was killed at the battle of Gettysburg July 3, 1863. Laura Wright died July 3, 1852, and Paul Coyle married Mary Smith, a native of Germany, and had 5 children-Margaret. John D. and Irwin being now the only survivors. Mary Smith died March 19, 1867, and Mr. Coyle next united in marriage with Nancy Schellenburger, a native of Ohio, but had no children. He came to Erie about the year 1834, settling in Mckean Tp., and died April 28, 1875. His widow still survives him. Paul was a son of Elijah Coyle, a native of Germany, who died about the year 1838. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Charles D. Coyle, of whom we write this biography, married, Feb. 23, 1865, Sarah J. Long, born April 8, 1847, daughter of Charles and Susan (Gilbert) Long, the former born in Mas- sachusetts May 6, 1806, and the latter in this State Oct. 20, 1817. By this union there are 2 children, viz., Mina B. and Minnie D., born June 20, 1867. Mr. Coyle is a prosperous farmer, owns a well-stocked farm of 50 acres, with excellent farm buildings, 3 miles from Middleboro. At the breaking-out of the rebellion, he responded to the first call for troops; volunteered April 19. 1861, in Co. E, 17th Reg. Penn. State Militia, and served 3 months. He again volunteered Aug. 6, 1861, in Co. D, 83d Reg. P. V. I., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 5th Corps, Maj. Gen. G. R. Warren, Army of the Potomac. With his regiment, he partici- pated in the siege of Yorktown and battles of Hanover Court House and Gaines' Mill. In the latter battle, he was wounded in the leg by a rifle shot, and remained a prisoner on the battle-field three weeks, enduring intense suffering. The ball was extracted, and he was paroled, sent to the hospital at Baltimore, where he underwent a thrice-repeated ordeal of amputation of the injured limb. He remained in hospital until March 3, 1863, when he received his discharge. He draws a pension. Mr. Coyle is an Odd Fellow, a member of the Middleboro Post, 83, G. A. R., and in politics, is a Republican.

GEORGE W. CRANDALL, farmer, P. O. McLane, was born in Mckean Township May 23, 1842, son of Thomas and Lucy Emily (Harrison) Crandall, former born in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y., June 3, 1818, latter born April 9, 1822, daughter of Thomas and Annie (Clark) Harrison, natives of New York State. Thomas and Lucy Emily Crandall were married December 10, 1840. They had 8 children, of whom Virgil L. and John M. are deceased; George W., Charles A., Betsy A., Flora A. and Will- iam C. are now living. Of this family, George and Virgil were soldiers in the war of the rebellion. The latter enlisted in Co. B, 145th Reg. P. V. I., and while in camp at Fal- mouth, Va., died in the hospital on the day preceding the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 10, 1862. Thomas Crandall, the elder, came to Mckean Township, Erie Co., in 1838, and was for various terms a School Director of the same. He was an active member of the Method- ist Church at Compton's Corners. On Jan. 3, 1877, he went to the church to light the fire, and was found afterward, sitting near the stove, dead. His widow still survives him. George Washington Crandall, our subject, married, July 4, 1864, Mattie J. Standclift, born March 15, 1845, daughter of William and Delia (Dowd) Standclift, of Waterford Township. She died without issue, March 24, 1866, and Mr. Crandall then married Florence Hitt, born Oct. 18, 1851, daughter of Henry and Rose (Sisson) Hitt, of Washington Township. By this marriage there are 2 children-Virgil L., born Feb. 18, 1873, and Henry H., born Feb. 22, 1878. Mrs. Florence Crandall died March 11, 1878, and Mr. Crandall next married, May 18, 1879, Delia L. Jenkins, born July 20, 1856, daughter of John C. and Rosella (Perkins) Jen- kins. the former born Aug. 10, 1818, and the latter April 25, 1827, all natives of this State. By this union there are 2 children-Florence R., born Aug. 17, 1880, and Perry Bruce, born April 14, 1883. Mr. Crandall, Aug. 14, 1862, volunteered in Co. B, 145th P. V. I., 2d Brig., 3d Div .. 2d Corps, Maj. Gen. W. S. Hancock, Army of the Potomac. Was with his regiment at the battles of first and second Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettys- burg. At the latter engagement, he was permanently disabled by a wound, went to the hospital at Newark, N. J., and was there discharged Dec. 24, 1863. Mr. Crandall is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the G. A. R., Post 83, Mckean. In politics, he is a Republican.

ROBERT DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Washington Township May 29, 1824, son of Daniel and Polly (McClelland) Davis, the former barn Dec. 25, 1800, and the latter born Dec. 24, 1799, daughter of Robert and Polly (Drake) McClelland, all natives

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of Vermont. They had a family of 10 children, of whom Zapher, Polly, Robert, Philena, George. Daniel V., Sania and William are now living. William served in the U. S. Navy during the war of the rebellion. Daniel Davis, the elder, came to Erie Co. in 1807 with his father, who settled in Conneaut Valley, Washington Township. He was a son of Zapher and Lois (Porter) Davis, natives of Vermont. Zapher was a son of Robert Davis, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Robert Davis, subject of this sketch, married. March 20, 1845, Sally Colvin, born March 5, 1825, daughter of Moses and Susan (Rusb) Colvin, also na- tives of Vermont. By this marriage there were 10 children, as follows: Sylvester, born April 24,1846, died Nov. 14, 1850; Lester, born Aug. 14, 1847; Susan, March 6, 1849; Polly, Oct. 28, 1851, died Nov. 14, 1875; Demitrious, June 30, 1851; William, May 20, 1854; Leoni, Aug. 28, 1857; Lois, Nov. 2. 1860; Emma and Ella, born May 1, 1863. Mr. Davis removed from Waterford Township to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, in 1869, and came to Mckean Township in 1876, purchasing a fine farm of 75 acres on the Waterford Township line, where he now resides. Politically, he is a Republican.

JOHN DROWN, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in York Co., Me., Oct. 9, 1810, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Hatch) Drown, the former born Oct. 10, 1789, and the latter in 1789, both natives of New Hampshire. They had a family of seven children-John, Will- iam, Warren, Eliza, Solomon and Elizabeth still living. Mrs. Elizabeth (Hatch) Drown died Feb. 12, 1821. and Solomon Drown then married Fannie Dennis. Their family num- ber 10 children, of whom Dennis, Clinton, James, Rebecca, Ritner and Jane (twins), Henry and Elvira are now living. Mr. Drown came from Wayne Co., N. Y .; purchased the Joiner farm near Middleboro, in 1831, and located there, remaining until 1837, when he moved to Seneca Co., Ohio, where he died Oct. 6, 1857. His widow died Aug. 22, 1880. Sol- omon Drown was a son of John Drown, a native of New Hampshire, who was a soldier of the war of the Revolution. John Drown, our subject, married, Nov. 8, 1835, Elvira Graut, born Aug. 9, 1814, daughter of Benjamin and Abi (Strong) Grant, the latter a daughter of Timothy and Abi (Collins) Strong, all natives of East Windsor, Hartford Co., Conn. By this union there were 5 children, viz., John P., born Feb. 13, 1839, died July 25, 1859; William L., born Oct. 21, 1840; Elvira B., born March 2, 1847, died March 2, 1848; Julia, born April 2, 1850; Jenny L., born July 15, 1855. In 1851, Mr. Drown purchased the Grant homestead, upon which he now resides. He also owns a farm of 130 acres near Middle- boro. In politics, he is a Republican.

ROBERT G. DUNN, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Mckean Township, March 25, 1812, son of Oliver Dunn, born in 1771, who married, Sept. 2, 1793, Rachel Taylor, born in 1766, both of whom were natives of County Tyrone, Ireland. They had a family of 7 children, viz., Martha, John M. T., William, Elizabeth, Oliver, Thomas and Jane, the latter being now the only survivor. Martha and John were born in Ireland. William served in the war of 1812-14; he was stationed at Erie under Capt. Foster. Oliver Dunn, the elder, was one of the earliest pioneers of the county. He came to America in 1797, where he articled 200 acres of land, then a wilderness, but now one of the most fertile sec- tions in the county, in which the homestead erected by David Dunn stands conspicuous for its beauty. On the 14th of April, 1810, Rachel Taylor, his wife, died, and Mr. Dunn married, April 4, 1811, Anna Gray, born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Nov., 1788, daughter of William Gray, a native of Huntingdon Co., Penn. Their family numbered 8, of whom Rachel, David, Nancy and George are deceased, and Robert G., Mary A., James and Sarah survive. Mr. Dunn was the first Justice of the Peace of Mckean Township, and held the office many years; he also held other principal township offices. He died April 20, 1836. His widow lived to the ripe age of nearly seventy-five, and died Aug. 5, 1863. Oliver was a son of Oliver Dunn, a native of County Tyrone, Ireland. Robert G. Dunn, our subject, married, Jan. 18, 1838, Rebecca Dumars, born in Mill Creek Township Dec. 25, 1813, daughter of James and Margaret (Robinson) Dumars, natives of County Tyrone, Ireland. By this union there are 6 children, viz .: Henry, born February 10. 1839; Sidney, born Nov. 11, 1840; Albert, born Aug. 24, 1842; Sophia J., born Oct. 3, 1844; Janette, born Aug. 13, 1846; Benjamin F., born Feb. 14, 1849. Of this family, Albert was a soldier in the war of the rebellion. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. B. 145th Reg. P. V. I .; served as Corporal, and was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. He went to the Phila- delphia Hospital, and upon his return to the army he was made Sergeant, and was com- missioned as Second Lieutenant at the close of the war. He is now a merchant at Tidioute, Penn. Robert G. Dunn has held several of the most honorable township offices. He is a prominent member of the U. P. Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

JAMES DUNN, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Mckean Township July 28, 1819, son of Oliver and Anna (Gray) Dunn, mentioned in Robert G. Dunn's biography. James Dunn married, February 18, 1851, Sarah Gray, born December 2, 1824, daughter of Fran- cis, B. and Jane (Gray) Gray, all natives of this State. By this union there are 2 chil- dren-George L., born July 9, 1860, and Lee J., born Dec. 4, 1861. The former is a mer- chant in Erie, and the latter engaged in business in Fair Co., Neb., where he owns land. James Dunn is a prominent citizen of Mckean. In 1852, he was elected Road Commissioner; has been re-elected at various periods since that date, and still holds the office. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1868, and served 10 years. Upon his re-election for a

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third term, he resigned. He has served 3 terms as School Director, and has been Auditor, Inspector and Judge of Elections. In 1873, he was elected County Director of the Poor, and served 1 term. Mr. Dunn was a delegate to the first Republican Convention ever held in the county, which was in 1858. He and his wife are adherents of the U. P. Church.

MARY S. DUNN, P. O. Mckean, was born in Westmoreland Co., this State, Feb. 8, 1828, and is a daughter of William and Mary (Reed) Stewart, natives of Franklin Co., Penn., who had a family of 10 children, viz., Andrew, John, Elizabeth, Jane, Eliza, Reed and Robert, deceased; and James L., William and Mary S. now living. William Stewart, the elder, died May 15, 1850, his wife preceding him April 22, 1844. He was a son of William Laud and Jane (Burns) Stewart, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania respectively. Mary Reed was a daughter of Andrew and Mary Reed, the former a native of Ireland. Our subject was married, June 2, 1851, to David Dunn, born July 11, 1824, son of Oliver and Anna (Gray) Dunn, mentioned in the biography of R. G. Dunn. Four children were born to this union, viz., Reed S., Emma L., Edwin L. and Blanche L. David Dunn was a prominent citizen of McKean Township, and filled some of its offices, among which were Road Commissioner and School Director. He was a member of the U. P. Church, of which he was for some time a Trustee. He died Nov. 7. 1870.

LEVI W. EASTMAN, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Addison Co., Vt., May 6, 1842, son of Levi Eastman, born on the estate of Gen. Ethan Allen, Vermont, Dec. 14, 1802, who married Martha Bailey (nee Warner), a widow, born May 16, 1798, and had a family of 7 children, of whom Sarah, Ruby, Ezra T., Dameras, Elizabeth and Levi W. are now living. Ruby married Dr. George Carnahan, who was a Surgeon in the Union army. They re- sided in Missouri during the war. Dr. Carnahan is now dead. Levi Eastman, the elder, came to Erie Co. in 1858, and settled in Elk Creek Township; he now resides with his son, Levi W .; Martha Bailey, his wife, died Dec. 21, 1872. Levi W. Eastman, our subject, married, April 9, 1866, Elizabeth Phillips, born Dec. 6, 1845, daughter of James and Em- ily (Kimble) Phillips, mentioned in Wm. W. Phillips' biography. By this union there were 7 children, viz., Claude W., born Feb. 8, 1867; Clarence B., Nov. 5, 1869; Minnie E., May 15, 1870; Leonora, Sept. 18, 1872; Archie B., July 21, 1875; Ella L., Jan. 5, 1879, and Roy, Feb. 16, 1884. Mr. Eastman volunteered Jan. 6, 1863, in Co. I, 14th Penn. Cavalry as private. This regiment was in the 2d Brigade, Ist Division under Maj. Gen. W. B. Averell, and operated in the Department of Southwestern Virginia. Private Eastman took part in tlie following engagements, from May 10, 1864: Wytheville, Newmarket, Lynchburg, Liberty, Salem and Bunker Hill, Va., Point of Rocks, Md., Snicker's Gap, Newtown and Martinsburg, Va., Clear Spring, Md., Moorfield and Cedar Creek, Va. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Feb. 5, 1865, his last engagement being at Ashley's Gap, Feh. 19. Mr. Eastman now owns a fine farm, comprising 95 acres, situated 2 miles from Middleboro on the Erie & Edinboro road. Iu polities, he is a Republican.

DANIEL HARRISON, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1818, son of Thomas. Harrison, born May 14, 1787, and married, May 7, 1807, to Annie Clark, born Aug. 11, 1788, both natives of New York State. They had a family of 11 children-Daniel, Lucy E. and Mary being now the only survivors. Thomas Harrison came to Erie Co. about the year 1823, and settled in Mckean Township when it was a wilderness and wild animals abounded. The number of antlers in his son's possession bear ample testimony of his skill as a marksman. He died Oct. 17, 1861, his widow follow- ing him April 28, 1869. During the stirring days of the war of 1812, Mr. Harrison sacri- ficed his property in Canada rather than fight with the British against his native country. He returned to New York State, where he remained until he came to this county. Daniel Harrison, our subject, was united in marriage, Dec. 29, 1853, with Laura, daughter of Jonas and Amy (Slater) Stafford, natives of New York State. She was born May 19, 1836, and died Dec. 22, 1875. By this marriage there were 6 children, viz., William H., born March 24, 1855, died November 11, 1865; Malvina, died April 28, 1857; Lillian, born February 2, died June 11, 1859; Sidney, born Aug. 15, 1860; Nellie V,, born April 28, 1862; Clifton D., born Oct. 11, 1869. Nellie Viola married, Feb. 15, 1881, Thomas McArdle, born in Crawford Co. Aug. 16, 1857. They have a son-Daniel A., born March 16, 1882. Sidney married, Aug. 23, 1882, Mary Henbeck. born Jan. 10, 1864. Mr. Harrison now owns the paternal homestead of 225 acres. Originally the farm contained 174 acres, which Daniel assisted his father to reclaim from the wilderness. It is situated within 2 miles of Middlehoro; has excellent farm buildings and is well stocked. Politically, Mr. Harrison is a Republican.

SAMUEL W. HAUCK, merchant and Postmaster, Sterrettania, was born in Mckean Township March 3. 1844, son of Laurence and Margaret (Strouce) Hauck, the former born Aug. 17, 1805, and the latter born June 5, 1806, both natives of Germany. They were the parents of 10 children; those living are Julia, John, Charles, Catharine, Ce- lina, Mary, Samuel W. and Joseph. John was a private in the 145th Reg. P. V. I. Mrs. Margaret Hauck died Sept. 30, 1850. Laurence Hauck married his second wife, Mrs. Laura Harrison, a widow, and daughter of Ransom Jenkins; one daughter, Louisa, has resulted from this union. Mr. L. Hauck came to America in 1833, and took up 130 acres of land in McKean Township, which he cleared and converted into a comfortable home-

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stead. He died Oct. 18, 1864; his widow still survivea. Our subject, Samuel W. Hauck, was united in marriage, Dec. 26, 1872, with Cecelia L., daughter of Lewis and Mary (Perry) Moore, natives of Detroit, Mich., the former born in 1785, and the latter in 1808. Mra. Hauck was born in Ohio, Nov. 27, 1850; 6 children have resulted from this union-Jennie G., born Jan. 12, 1874; Harry C., born May 12, 1875; Frank J., born Feb. 28, 1877; Matilda J., born April 15, 1879; Albert E., born March 13, 1881, and Mary May, born June 13, 1883. Mr. Hauck was appointed Postmaster in 1879; he has a well-patronized store, stocked with a choice assortment of general merchandise, the only one on the west side of the township. In religion, he is a Roman Catholic; in politics, a Republican.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 149

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