History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 152

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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WILLIAM WISWELL, farmer, P. O. McKean, was born in Cheshire Co., N. H., Jan. 2, 1811, son of William Wiswell, horn Mch. 6, 1787, who married Mercy Woodward, born Aug. 1, 1788, a native of Massachusetts, and had a family of 9 children, of whom William only is now living. William Wiswell, the elder, came to Erie Co., and located in Wash- ington Township in 1817, where he resided 7 years, moving to Mckean Township in 1824; he articled 65 acres of land, and cleared for himself and family a fine farm; he was elected Supervisor for 1 term, and at various periods for many years was Constable of the town- ship. Mercy Woodward, his wife, died June 20, 1848, he following her Dec. 31, 1852. He was a son of John Wiswell, a native of Massachusetts. John Wiswell's father was a na- tive of Wales. William Wiswell, subject of this sketch, married, April 17, 1834, Ruth M., born Mch. 23, 1811, daughter of Moses and Martha (Stanley) Gleeton, all natives of Ver- mont. By this union there were 4 children, as follows: Ruth A., born May 15, 1836, died Apr. 16, 1845; Alma, born Nov. 2, 1839; Albin, born Sept. 19, 1843, died Apr. 26, 1845, and Mary C., born Sept. 18, 1847. Mr. Wiswell resides on the original homestead, 12 miles from Middleboro, which now comprises 140 acres, well stocked with superior grades of cattle; a thoroughbred Ayreshire bull, two years old, bred by Fairweather, of Washington Town- ship, has lately been added to his herd. This fine animal has won prizes at various county and State fairs, as follows: Erie Co., Erie, 1st prize, 1881; Ohio State, Toledo, 2d prize, 1882; Michigan State, Jackson, 1st prize, 1882. 7 EDSON WOODS, lumber manufacturer, Kearsarge, was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Dec. 20, 1840, son of Lathrop and Lavina (Skiff) Woods, natives of New York State, who had a family of 7 children, of whom Lawson, Jason, Ira, Edson, Watson T. and Jud- son W., are now living. Lathrop Woods came to Erie Co. in 1875, and settled in Mckean Township. His wife died in Aug., 1880. Edson Woods, our subject, married, Feb. 14, 1867, Helen A. Fuller, of Edinboro, born Apr. 23, 1845, daughter of Alva and Susan (Drury) Fuller, natives of the State of New York. By this union there were 4 children- Carrie, born Dec. 23, 1868; Freddy, born March 23, 1870; Eddie, born Sept. 14, 1873, died July 14, 1881, and Roy, born July 8, 1881. Mr. Woods owns a fine water-power saw mill, situated on the North Branch of Elk Creek, about 4 miles from Waterford and 5 from Mid- dleboro. He manufactures lumber and laths, turning out 3,000 feet of the latter per day. The bill stuff is mostly hauled to Erie for shipment; machinery for grinding feed is an- other feature of this mill, its patronage by the farmers in the vicinity being quite exten- sive; this mill was erected in 1880. Mr. Woods owns a well-stocked and cultivated farm of 92 acres. In politics, he is a Democrat.

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J. G. ARBUCKLE, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Oct. 12, 1807, in Erie, Penn., son of Joseph and Catherine (Guy) Arbuckle, natives of Maryland, who came to Fairview Township, this county, in 1800. They reared a family of 5 children, of whom 2 are now living-Joseph F., in De Kalb Co., Ill., with 4 children; and our subject, who has resided on the old home farm 76 years. He was married, Jan. 25, 1838, to Emily, daughter of Spencer Shattuck. By this union were born 5 children, 4 now living, viz .; S. S .; Mary A., wife of Geo. Mc- Creary, have 3 children, and reside near Battle Creek, Mich. ; Margaret M., wife of R. Pilking- ton, residing near Bradford, Penn., have 2 children; and J. P. Mrs. J. G. Arbuckle's father came to Erie Co. at an early day; he died Aug. 15, 1852, leaving a family of 5 chil- dren, 2 uow living. Our subject's 2 sons are members of the I. O. O. F., the A. O. U. W., and F. & A. M.

B. P. ARBUCKLE, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born August 12, 1835, in this township, son of William and Annis (Shattuck) Arbuckle, natives, the former of Connecticut, the latter of Maryland. William Arbuckle came to Erie Co. in 1802, and was then ten years old. He was married, Sept. 28, 1820, to Annis Shattuck, who bore him 7 children, viz .: Caroline, wife of R. T. Davison, have 13 children, 11 now living; Sophronia, wife of J. F. Allen, 2 children; Burkley, deceased; Alrene, deceased; Joseph, in Dakota; Wm. S., married to Ann Throne, now deceased, resides in Erie with 2 children; Cornelius S., deceased; Hannah, deceased; and our subject, who was married, Nov. 4, 1858, to Barbara, daughter of Walter and Eleauor Mains. By this union are 5 children-Eleanor, deceased; Jennie M. wife of Chas. S. Manley; Wm. E., Chas. E., and Ada, deceased. Mr. Arbuckle is a member of A. O. U. W. Lodge 44, Erie. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Belle Valley.

RICHARD H. ARBUCKLE, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Oct. 14, 1835, in Erie, Penn., son of William G. and Catharine (Bowers) Arbuckle, natives of Pennsylvania, parents of 6 children, viz .: George W .; Mary E., wife of J. W. Humphrey, of New York;

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Louisa G., wife of J. K. Hallock, of Erie; Frank P., Superintendent American Dis- trict Telegraph, Denver, Colo .; John, deceased; and our subject, who was married, Jan. 6, 1859, to J. Antoinette, daughter of John and Charlotte E. Burton, of Mill Creek Town- ship. To this union were born 6 children, viz .. Jeannie H., John Burton, Katie Eliza (de- deased), Charlotte Barnes, William Irwin and Richard Cranch. Mr. Arbuckle has held the office of County Commissioner, Mercantile Appraiser of the county, and many of the offices in his township.

GEORGE W. BARR, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born July 4, 1822, in Harbor Creek Township, Penn., son of James and Polly R. (Kelly) Barr, natives of Penn., latter born in Mifflin, now Juniata Co., in March, 1793. She was married to James Barr, Jr., in 1812. He died in 1835, and his widow iu 1880, at the ripe age of eiglity-seven years and thirteen days. Grandfather Kelly came to Erie Co. in 1800, and Grandfather Barr in 1802. The first glimpse Grandfather Kelly ever had of his future wife, Mary Robinson, was when crossing some mountains during the war of 1776, along with other soldiers, he over- took a maiden driving some sheep, gallantly assisted her over a part of the rugged hills, and subsequently married her. James Barr, father of our subject, who was a soldier in the war of 1812, was married, Nov. 14, 1812, to Polly Kelly, who bore him 10 children- John, deceased in infancy; Elizabeth A., wife of Conrad Brown, both deceased; Matthew R., Indian Agent, Idaho; Louisa A., now Mrs. R. M. McCreary; George W., our subject; Harriet M .. wife of L. Wright, of Michigan, both deceased; Mary K., widow of Frederick N. Bond; Martha R., wife of J. C. Munn; Ellen, deceased; James M., deceased when young. Our subject was married, Jan. 4, 1860, to Julia A. Wilder, of Vermont. They had 2 children-Alice, wife of Hamon C. Myles, a native of Canada, and I died in infancy. Mr. Barr was at one time a railroad huilder or contractor on the L. S., P. & E. R. R., N. Y. & E. and Iron Mountain, Lake Superior.

WILHELM BERKENKAMP, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in 1832 in Prussia, and emi- grated to America Dec. 23, 1853, landing in New York. From there he came to U:ica, N. Y., where he remained for a few months; thence he came to Buffalo, N. Y., and after so- journing there a few months came to Erie, this county, July 4, 1854. Here he engaged with Mr. Trace, with whom he stayed about 8 years. In 1857, he married Miss Vogle, then moved to Franklin Township, this county, residing there for a few years. In 1871, our subject came with his family to the farm they now occupy. To Mr. and Mrs. Berken- kamp have been born the following-named children: William, Charles (deceased in in- fancy), John and George (twins, latter deceased), and Frank (deceased in infancy). Our subject is a member of the G. A. R.

JOHN BLACKWOOD, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in February, 1810, in Ireland, and came with his parents, James and Martha (Boyd) Blackwood, to America in 1819, set- tling in Erie, this county, where they resided 7 years, after which they moved to the farm in Mill Creek Township, where our subject now lives, and there ended their days. They were parents of 5 children, 3 now living-John, Robert, in Wesleyville, and Martha, now Mrs. Boggs, in Lawrence Co .. Penn. Our subject, the eldest son and third in the family, was married, June 30, 1848, to Nancy, daughter of David Kennedy, a native of Ireland; and who never came to America. Mrs. Blackwood was second in a family of 10 children. Our subject and wife were parents of 3 children-Jane, deceased when young; Martha B., wife of J. E. Lapsley, in Mill Creek Township; and James Thomas. Mr. Blackwood lives on a farm in Mill Creek Township (half a mile from Erie City), given him by his father 40 years ago, and which is under the charge of his son Thomas. He is a member of the U. P. Church.

JOSEPH BLETZ, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Jan. 1, 1824, in Bavaria. Germany; son of Joseph and Lena Bletz, parents of 6 children, of whom 2 are now living -- Lena, wife of A. Blabeck, have 3 children; and our subject, who was the only member of the family to come to America. He arrived in June, 1851, and after a short time em- ployed in Erie, this county, moved to the farm he now owns and occupies. He was married, in 1847, in Germany, and has a family of 8 children-Melchior, married to Martha Weigel, daughter of Nicholas Weigel, have 2 children, Ida and Frank; Hermon; Mary, wife of F. Vogt, have 6 children; Catharine, now Mrs. Mealer, have 3 children; Josephine; Annie, wife of F. Horn, have 2 children, Bertha and Frank: Lewis; and John at home with his father. The family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Bletz, besides farming, takes considerable interest in stock, of which he has some fine specimens, in- cluding a Durham bull.

SAMUEL M. BROWN (deceased) whose portrait appears in this book, was born July 30, 1807, in Erie Co., Penn., son of Conrad and Catharine (Matzebach) Brown. The former was born June 2, 1773, in Berks Co., Penn .; came to Erie Co. in 1802, and subsequently engaged in mercantile business in Erie City, with George Spang, and later, followed farming until a few years prior to his decease, which occurred Dec. 13, 1859. Catharine, his wife, was born Nov. 12, 1786, in Berks Co., Penn., died July 30, 1821. They had 11 children, all of whom are deceased except Mrs. Stohlmann, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Samuel M., our subject, obtained a fair education in Mill Creek Township and Erie City. He was married in Erie, Penn., in 1834, to Eve Stough, born Feb. 7, 1811, in Erie Co.,

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daughter of Martin and Sarah (Zimmerman) Stough, natives of Dauphin Co., Penn. This union resulted in 7 children-John T., Sarah C., Samuel C., William M., Mary U., George W., Charles F. E. (deceased). Mr. Brown served the people of his township as Assessor, Road Commissioner and School Director; was in an early day Lieutenant of the State Militia, serving in a creditable manner. He was an active element among the Whigs and later bent his efforts with the Republican party. He was early identified with the Luther- an Church, and died in full triumph of the same. The history of his life can be told in three words, "an honest man." His grandfather, John G. Brown, son of Philip Brown, was born March 14, 1731, and married Sept. 7, 1756, Anna B. Heckadorn, born Jan. 7, 1735.

WM. M. BROWN, Superintendent of Erie Co., Penn., Almshouse, Erie, was born Dec. 12, 1840, in this township, son of Samuel M. and Eve (Stough) Brown, who were parents of 7 children-John P., Sarah C., Samuel C., William M., Mary U., George W. and Charles F. E. (deceased). The father died Jan. 9, 1863. His widow, a lady now of seventy-four years, resides with her son Samuel C., who has charge of the home farm, located on the Ridge road, this township, on a delightful eminence 3} miles west of Erie. Our subject received his education in Erie County, and followed agricultural pursuits till Aug., 1863, when he enlisted in Co. I, 145th Reg. P. V. I., serving at the front till July 2, 1863, when he was wounded in the right thigh at the battle of Gettysburg, Penn., and from its effects was unfitted for duty till some time the following fall. On Feb. 1, 1864, he received a commission in the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was ordered to Columbus, Ohio, where he was placed in military command of the U. S. Seminary Hospital; here he re- mained until the fall, when he returned home, and on Nov. 23, 1864, he was married to Rosanna, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Love, one of the pioneer families of this county. He was then ordered to Washington, D. C., on recruiting service, where he re- mained nearly 2 months; from thence to Elmira, N. Y., where he was assigned to duty in prison camp. Here he and his wife remained till after the close of the war. In June, 1866, he was discharged from the U. S. service, when he retired to his farm in Mill Creek Township, and followed farming up to the spring of 1880, when he received his present position as Superintendent of Almshouse.

GEORGE W. BROWN, farmer, P. O. West Mill Creek, was born July 1, 1845, in this township; son of Samuel M. and Eve (Stough) Brown, and grandson of Courad Brown, who came to this county in 1802, and was among the first saddlers and merchants of Erie City. See his hiography. Our subject, the sixth in a family of 7. was married Jan. 28, 1869, to Henrietta, daugliter of Frederick Fehr. a native of Hesse-Cassel, Germany. To this union were born 5 children-Edward C., Samuel M., deceased in 1881, Frederick C., Lillie L., deceased iu infancy, and Nettie M. Mr. Brown resides on a farm pleasantly situated in a valley on the west line of Mill Creek Township.

JOHN BURTON, farmer, P. O. Erie, whose portrait appears in this work, was born Oct. 15, 1809, in Winsted, Litchfield Co., Conn. His father, John Burton was born in Old Stratford, Conn., and came to Erie Co. in 1811, settling on the farm now owned and occupied by his son John. While in Connecticut. he was engaged in shoe-making and cattle dealing. The breaking-out of the war of 1812, made shipping almost an impossi- bility, and Mr. Burton lost heavily on a herd of cattle. He was consequently a poor man when he settled in the wilds of Mill Creek Township, this county. He was married to Phobe Wooster of Conn. The result of this union was Sallie, married to Spencer Shattuck, they lived in Mill Creek Township till death separated them; Silas, mar- ried to Lucretia Miller, he died in Buffalo; David was first coal dealer in Erie; Polly married Calvin Foot, and died in Mill Creek Township. Mrs. Phoebe Burton was a member of the Methodist Church, and her two brothers Daniel and James were local ministers in the Methodist Episcopal Church. On her demise, our subject married Han- nah Miller, born in Torrington, Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1774, and died in 1850. To this union were born William, John, Phoebe, Matilda and Lewis. The former attended the county schools, became able to teach and with the means thus obtained, secured text-books, and recited his lessons to Rev. Robert Reed, of Erie, subsequently graduated from the Wesleyan University of Middletown, Conn., and soon after engaged in the Allegheny Col- lege, of Meadville, Penn., as teacher of languages and mathematics, and in the mean . time occupied the pulpit of the Methodist Church. Later, he prepared himself for the Protestant Episcopal Church, and took charge of St. John's Church of Cleveland, Ohio, and afterward was transferred to Tecumseh, Mich., where he died in 1856. Lewis attended the country schools, and, through means furnished principally by his father, graduated at Meadville, and then preached in the Methodist Episcopal organization at Allegheny City, after having had charge of a similar church at New Castle. Penn. He finally joined the Protestant Episcopal Church, and succeeded his brother in St. John's Church, Cleveland. Here he established 2strong branches, kuown as " St. Marks" and " All Saints," and now has charge of the former; his son Lewis is pastor of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Rich- mond, Va .; Phobe Burton, married J. B. Stevens, of Harbor Creek; they both died in Illinois; Matilda. deceased, married J. Johnson; John Burton and his consorts were active members of the Methodist Church. Our subject attended the country schools as much as

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was convenient, aside from the duties required of him by his indulgent parents. He was married in 1834 to Charlotte E., daughter of Thomas and Huldah Barnes, natives of Co- lumbia Co., N. Y. This union resulted in 4 children-Julia; Phoebe J., wife of Jacob Warfel; Lydia M., wife of Heman Sprague, of Toledo; Laura E., deceased, when seven years old. His wife dying in 1870, Mr. Burton married, Oct. 8, 1876, Mrs. Margaret McNair, widow of William McNair, and daughter of Jeremiah and Jane Montgomery Burford, na- tives, the former of Fayette Co., the latter of Chester Co., Penn. Mrs. Burton had 6 children by her first marriage, 2 now living-Margaret J. and James "E. She is a Pres- byterian, while her present husband is an energetic Methodist, to which organization he has been attached 50 years. He cast his first Presidential vote for Andrew Jackson, and still clings to the Democratic "household of faith." Has served as School Director, Road Commissioner, and his full share of other small offices, where pay is not considered. Mr. Burton is the possessor of quite a little fortune, which he alone mainly accumulated by dealings in real estate and stock, together with farming.

J. E. BURTON, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Erie, was born in 1848 in the city of Erie, this county, son of Peter and Sarah (Parker) Burton. Peter Burton, a native of this township, was at one time Deputy Sheriff and afterward, by election, Sheriff of Erie County, serving 2 terms. He moved subsequently to the farm, where he car- ried on a dairy in connection. His father David, a native of Connecticut, was a resident of Erie City for several years. Peter Burton and wife were parents of 8 children, 5 now living-D. H. Burton (married to Mrs. Whitley, a widow), Isadore (wife of B. B. Whitley; have 5 children-Jennie. Morrison, Alice, Ray R. and Benjamin B.), Alice (wife of C .. P. Diefenbach; have 3 children-Bessie, Sarah and Harry), Elizabeth (wife of C. D. Riblet; have 2 children-Ruth and Burton), and our subject, who was married, in 1880, to Ella, daughter of N. W. Russell. To this union were born 2 children- Florence Edna and Sarah Edith. Mr. Burton keeps 16 cows and supplies a portion of Erie City with dairy produce. His farm is located on the Buffalo road in this town- ship. He is a member of the K. of H.

JULIUS V. BUSECK, farmer, P. O. West Mill Creek, was born in Fairview Township, this county, son of Lewis and Caroline (Stohlmann) Buseck, natives of Germany, former of whom came to this country with his father and brother in 1832, the remainder of the family following in 1834. They remained in Pittsburgh, Penn., 1 year, then moved to this county and worked on different farms until they purchased the one on which the father of our subject now lives, on the lake road, about 3 miles west of Erie City. Mr. Lewis Von Buseck has proved himself a most successful farmer; beginning life with but little, he now owns 4 large farms in this township. He married Caroline Stohlmann, who bore him 12 children, 9 now living-Augusta, wife of Joachim Knobloch; Charles, married to Lavina Butt; Amile, married to Mary Fickinger; Emma, wife of William Evans; Julius, Lewis, Albert, William and Caroline. Julius, our subject, manages one of his father's farms in the west part of this township. He is an energetic young man, keenly alive to the agricultural interests of the county.

JOHN H. CARTER, retired farmer, P. O. West Mill Creek, was born Feb. 24, 1821, in the county of Norfolk, England, son of John and Mary (High) Carter, who came to this township in 1837, bringing with them 5 children, 4 of whom are now living. The family record is now Mary A., now Mrs. Ling, in England; John H .; Sarah A., now Mrs. Shank, in Illinois; Mrs. Henrietta Fassett, deceased in this township; William, a farmer in Illinois, and our subject, who was married, in April, 1838, to Anna Heidlebaugh, whose parents were very early settlers of this county. To this union were born Mary A., wife of William Hardwick, proprietor of Erie Engine Works, have 2 children, Wesley aud Lu- anna; George W., at home; Edward D., married to Clara Robinson; have one child, Maud; Alfred M., proprietor of livery stable in Erie City; Rosa E., deceased; Luella J., at home; and John Lewis, married to Jane Rudd, have 1 child, John. John H. was in- duced once to take up his residence in Erie City, but unfortunately losing $5,000, he returned to the country and has since been very successful. His wife is a native of Lan- caster Co., the second child of three in her family. Our subject came to this county in 1840. He has now sold the farm on which he had so long resided to William L. Scott for $39,000, and has rented a farm owned by Mr. Riblet. The family are members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

S. H. CAUGHEY, farmer, P. O. West Mill Creek, was born March 18, 1836, in this township; son of Samuel and Susan (Fluke) Caughey, natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., who came to this county in 1800, where they ended their days. They were parents of fol- lowing children: John F., residing on the old home farm on the Ridge road; Lewis, in Fairview Township, this county; and our subject, who was married, March 17, 1864, to Eliza M., daughter of James Love. To this union were born 3 children-Susan L., who has attended the State Normal School, this county, at Edinboro; J. Bert and Edwin. The family receive all the advantages of a home as well as a school and collegiate education. Mr. Caughey resides in the western part of the township, where he has au excellent farm, well provided with all essentials, including a spacious barn.

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MRS. MARGARET CHURCH, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born in May, 1794, in Ireland, and came to America in 1801 with her parents. She is the oldest lady in the county, and one of the pioneers of Mill Creek Township. With well-preserved percep- tive faculties, excellent memory and strong physical frame, Mrs. Church is certainly a remarkable old lady. She was twice married, on first occasion. March 17, 1812, to Andrew Martin, a soldier in the war of 1812; born in 1780, he died in 1823, from the effects of a fall. By this union were born 4 children-Mary, now Mrs. Wood, residing in Chicago; Nancy, deceased; Emily, now Mrs. Parker. and Amas C. Mrs. Church's second marriage occurred Feb. 22, 1825, with David Church: 6 children were born to this union-Jane, deceased; David, in Iowa, married to Harriett Shattuck, have 2 children; Jane. de- ceased in 1845; Seldon, died in 1864; Margaret, died in 1849; John died in 1835, and Helen M., who was married Jan. 30, 1868, to D. P. Tate, who was born March 15, 1832, in Summit Township, this county, son of R. M. C. Tate. They are parents of 3 children-Maggie F .. Bertha A. and Seldon C. Mr. and Mrs. Tate and family reside along with our subject on one of her farms.

J. S. CONRAD, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Aug. 1, 1817, in this township, son of Joseph and Elizabethi (McCoy) Conrad, natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., and who came to Erie Co. in 1801, settling on the farm on which our subject now resides. They were parents of 9 children, of whom 4 are now living-Elizabeth, wife of A. Judd; Sarah A. wife of S. Wood: John M., living now on the old home farm with Jacob S. Our subject was twice married; on the first occasion to Sarah J .. daughter of Freeman Patterson, who bore him 6 children, 3 of whom are living-William W., James M. and J. Lester. She dying April 6, 1874, Mr. Conrad married Emily Patterson, a sister of his first wife, Nov. 4, 1875. By this union there are no children. Mrs. Conrad is a member of the Patterson family of Girard Township, this county; is one of 11 children, 8 of whom are living.

JOHN COOK, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born Aug. 3, 1798, in Hartford Co., Conn .. son of Eliakim and Lucy (Hurlburt) Cook. His grandfather's name was Benjamin, and that of his great-grandfather Eliakim. His maternal grandfather's name was John Hurlburt. Our subject's father came with his family to this county in 1800 (leaving a fine estate on the Connecticut River, on which the fifth generation of the Cook family is now residing) from Buffalo, over the ice, on which they had to spend a whole night, though Mrs. Cook had 2 small children under her care. Here he took up a claim or assumed a lease of 300 acres of land of the Holland Co., and then moved to Waterford, this county, where he died in the course of 10 years thereafter. The requirements of the case with the Holland Co. not being fulfilled, owing to possession being taken by actual settlers, the claim was lost, save 100 acres. In addition to that, Mr. Cook bought 75 acres in another part of the town- ship. He built the tavern known as Cook's Hotel, which he kept for many years. He had a family of 5 children. 3 now living-Mrs. Hilton, of Erie City, a widow with 4 chil- dren-William. Sarah, John and Abbie; May. afterward Mrs. Zimmerly, deceased, leaving 4 daughters-Anna. Mary, Georgette and Frances; and our subject, who has witnessed the rise of the county from its untutored savage state. He was married, Jan. 1, 1840, to Mary E .. daughter of Giles Russell. By this union were born Louisa, wife of C. Wood, who died leaving 1 son, Walter; Giles Russell, a soldier in the late rebellion, and who died of his wounds: John E., also a soldier, deceased, leaving a widow and son, Eddie H .; and Mary E .. living with her father. Mr. Cook has been a most prominent man in the township; he has been a deacon in the Presbyterian Church for 50 years. His wife died June 21,1883.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 152

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