History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 153

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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JAMES W. COOPER, farmer, P. O. Wesleyville, was born in Oct., 1833. in Coopers- town. Penn., son of William and Susan (Hope) Cooper, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to this county in 1814, and were the first settlers of Venango Township. The father of William gave his name to Cooperstown, mentioned above. William Cooper and wife were parents of 11 children. 6 now living, viz .: William (married to Elmira Gates), Albert, Zachariah, married to Kate Riblet; Mary. wife of George A. Brown; Rachel, wife of Orlin Foote; and our subject, who was married in 1867 to Susan M., daughter of George Brown, a a very early settler of this township. To this union were born Cora, deceased in infancy: John L .. deceased at the age of eleven; and Harry Brown at home. Mr. Cooper has been School Director for six years; is a member of the K. of H. Lodge, 99; in politics, is a Democrat.

R. S. DAVISON. farmer. P. O. Belle Valley, was horn Jan. 15, 1816, in Venango Township, this county, son of Robert and Sarah (Smith) Davison, who came from Ireland in 1797, settling where our subject was born. They were parents of 11 children, 7 now: living, viz .: our subject; Elizabeth, wife of John McFarland, of Lawrence Co., Penn .; Rosanna, wife of J. McFarland. of Centralia, Ill .; Jane, wife of A. Kirkpatrick, of Corry, Erie Co., Penn .; Sarah, wife of William Schooler, residing near Erie City, Penn; Emily, wife of N. W. Russell; Margaret, residing with our subject. R. S. was married March 27, 1855. to Martha, daughter of Samuel Love, an early settler of this county, and who had a family of 12 children. To this union were born 3 children, viz .: Rosella, wife of William Hilborn (have 2 children, Flora M. and Howard D.); Alfred and Dewitt, who assist their father in carrying on the farm of 100 acres. Mr. Davison is a member of the Belle Valley Presbyterian Church.

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GEORGE DOLL, farmer, P. O Erie, is a native of this township, born Sept. 18, 1839, son of Casper and Barbara (Drushal) Doll, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1837, settling in this township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. They were parents of 4 children-Margaret, wife of Presley Waidley; Barbara, wife of Frederick Diehl; George and Casper, who married Charlotte Rusterholtz. Our subject was mar- ried. Apr. 28, 1864, to Eliza E., daughter of Nathan and Mary Foglebaugh, parents of 9 children, 8 now living, Mrs. Doll being the 4th. Having no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Doll adopted a girl named Lena G. when 9 years of age; she is now 15, a bright and fair young lady, in whom her foster-parents place great store. Our subject occupies the old home farm, situated in the western part of the township, 9 miles from Erie City. Mr. Doll's grandfather, Casper Doll, Sr., lived with his son Casper till he was ninety-two years of age. He died in 1866, his widow in 1881.

JOHN B. EVANS, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Sept. 3, 1835, in this township, son of James and Catharine (Brown) Evans, the former of whom was born July 13, 1806, in McKean Township, this county, son of John and Nancy (Porter) Evans, natives of Lan- caster Co .. Penn. John Evans, Sr., came to Erie Co. in 1802, and took up land, to pay which he borrowed money from Seth Reed without security. On returning the money to Mr. Reed some time afterward, Mr. Evans asked him how he came to trust him so far. "Because you have an honest face, " replied Mr. Reed. John Evans was a marine in the war of 1813, and a great hunter in his day. He possessed a gun which he named "Jimmy." This gun he sold to James McKee, who, having a dispute with a Mr. Severlin, took "Jim- my " in his hand and shot him. James Evans was married, Dec. 1. 1834, to Catharine, daughter of Conrad and Catharine (Mureybaugh) Brown, natives of Lancaster Co., Penn. By this union were born John B., George A., Conrad B., William E., E. J. and P. A. Our subject was married, Feb. 20, 1862, to Sophia, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Love, who came to Erie Co. in 1802, settling in Mckean Township. Mrs. Evans is the 6th child in a family of 12, of whom 7 are now living. Our subject is a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in this township. His farm is nicely located on the Ridge road.

CAPT. GEORGE A. EVANS, farmer, P. O. West Mill Creek, was born Oct. 29, 1836, son of James and Catherine (Brown) Evans, early settlers of this eounty (see their biography). Our subject enlisted in Co. I, 145th P. V. I., Aug. 14, 1862, during the rebellion, and served to the close of the war. He participated in the most severe battles fought, such as Antie- tam. Fredericksburg (in which the regiment lost 250 men out of about 500 engaged), Chan- cellorsville. Gettysburg (in which the greater part of the regiment was cut to pieces in charging through the wheat field on the evening of July 2, all the officers being killed or wounded in his company except our subjeet), Mine Run, Auburn Heights, Bristow Sta- tion, Wilderness, Spottsylvania. Cold Harbor, and many other engagements. He passed through them all unscathed, with exception of a slight wound received at Petersburg. He was then placed on detached duty in October, 1864, and acted as Adjutant till the close of the war. On June 1, 1865, he was mustered out, and returned home, and on Dec. 26, same year. was married to Sophia J., daughter of R. G. Dunn. By this union are 3 children, 2 now living-Kate D. and Seott B. Mr. Evans owns a fine farm in the western part of Mill Creek Township. He has acted as School Director 5 years and Juror Commissioner 3 years.

CONRAD B. EVANS, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Aug. 22, 1838, in Mill Creek Township, on the farm he now oceupies; the 3d son of James and Catharine (Brown) Evans, former born in Mckean Township, this county and State, whither his parents mi- grated at the end of the last century from Cecil Co., Md .; the latter near Erie, her parents having come from Berks Co., this State. Ancestors on the father's side were Scoteh-Irish or Welsh, on the mother's of Pennsylvania Duteh stock. His father was a farmer; her father was a merchant in the city of Erie. and owner of large tracts of land. The brothers are John B .; Capt. Geo. A., of Co. I, 145th P. V .; I .; Conrad B. Evans; Wm. E., in Fair- view Township; E. James, in North East Township; Presley A., at home; the 5th in order of the brothers died in infancy. The subject of this article was married, Feb. 12, 1867, to Charlotte E., youngest daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Reed) Love. To this union were born 8 children, viz., Mary Gertrude, Frank Reed and Harry Grant (twins, Frauk died in infancy), Frances Adelaide, James A., Charlotte E., Sophie L. and Ruth M. He enlisted during the war of the rebellion, Jan. 1, 1864; joined Co. A, of the 111th P. V. V. I., at Pittsburgh, Capt. Marcellus Todd in command of company. He was sent to the convales- cent camp at Ringgold, Ga .; detailed while there, and soon after arriving to duty, in the Commissary Department. Being sent by imperious order to the front just before the bat- tle of Peach Tree Creek, he entered the engagement, and was taken prisoner with many others of the right of the regiment, Col. Cobham being killed. Was sent to Andersonville Prison, where he remained until Sept. 20 following. Under Gen. Sherman's special cartel for exchange, he rejoined his regiment at Atlanta, and marched with the advaneing col- umn to the sea. After the siege of Savannah, he went with the army to Washington. He was detailed for a time at the division headquarters of Gen. Geary as a clerk to the Judge Advocate General. Was discharged in July, 1865, as Commissary Sergeant of the regi- ment. Being married, he has occupied the old home farm ever since, situated about 1}

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miles south from the city of Erie, and added thereunto. Mr. Evans has filled several offices of trust in his town and county. He is a brother of the A. O. U. W., and comrade of the Strong Vincent Post, No. 67. Is a Republican from principle, and by birth and education as he was a soldier from pure patriotism, which he stoutly asseverated to his comrades by the camp fire. Is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Erie, and one of its ses- sion, and earnestly believes in its doctrines and creed.

JOHN FAGAN, deceased, was born in 1812 in this township, son of John and Mary (Logan) Fagan, natives of York Co., Penn., and who came to this county in 1800-02, settling in Mill Creek Township. During the war of 1812. they kept house for a Mr. Brown, who was afraid, owing to the troublous times, to live alone. Their family num- bered 5 children-James, Hugh, Honor, Judah and John, none of whom are now living. Our subject was married, June 7, 1838, to Abigail, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Hadley) Moore. To this union were born 10 children, 7 now living, viz., John C., mar- ried to Ada Stedman, he is a member of the G. A. R .; William, in Chicago, he was a soldier in the late war; Charles, in San Francisco, Cal .; Frank, married to Carrie, daugh- ter of Erue and Eliza Pherrin, have 3 children-Elizabeth, John and Mabel; Richard mar- ried to Melissa Silvers of Kan., have one child-Ethel; Mary, wife of Joseph Helterline, have 1 child-George J .; and James, at present attending the Allegany College, N. Y .; John, who is in Erie City, Penn., was a soldier in the late war; Thomas was also a soldier, and died while in the service, his body was exhumed, brought home and re-interred. John Fagan, the subject of this sketch, was Constable and Assessor for this township. He died Dec. 1, 1882. Mrs. Fagan was a native of New York State. Her mother, who came to this county in 1838, having lost her first husband, married Mr. Robert Condon, who settled in Elk Creek Township, this county, where he died.

JACOB FARVER, deceased, was born in Little York, Penn., March 10, 1810; came to this county and settled in Weigleville, a village named after his wife's father, in 1826. Our subject married Leah Weigle, who bore him 5 children, viz., Sarah A., wife of George W. Mosher, have 1 child-Carrie A .; Samuel H., married to Mary J. Thomas; Carrie C., wife of T. Tuttle, have 1 child-Jessie B .; John A., married to Emma J. Nason, have 1 child-Seth A. Jacob Farver died April 15, 1876. George W. Farver, the eldest son, was married Aug. 29, 1862, to Alzina E. Himebaugh, who bore him 8 children-Alice C., Ida A., Minnie A., William J., Frank C., Charles J., George E. and Carrie B. Mr. G. W. Farver resides on part of the home farm, located on the Ridge road in the western part of Mill Creek Township. George has been correspondent for the Erie Observer for many years. George Weigle, father of Mrs. Jacob Farver was born in 1776, died in 1848. He settled where Weigleville now stands, and paid $2.50 per acre. He could have bought land where Erie City now stands for $1.50, but it was too swampy. Catherine Weigle, Mrs. Farver's mother, was born in 1777, died in 1868. She was known all over Erie County. When they settled here, there were plenty of deer and bears, in fact game of all kinds. There was only one grocery then in the village of Erie.

TOBIAS FICKINGER, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born June 14, 1811, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Frederick, a miller by trade, and Elizabeth (Long) Fickinger, natives of Lancaster Co., Penn. They came to this county in 1831, settling in Mckean Township, and remained there till 1844, when they moved to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and there ended their days. They were parents of 8 children, 6 now living, viz., Samuel in Erie Co .; Jacob in Ohio; William; Maria, wife of J. L. Skinner, in Ill .; Letitia, wife of George Stine- hiser in Indiana; and our subject, who was twice married, on first occasion to Sarah, daughter of John and Susan Butt. By this union were born 4 children-Sarah A., wife of J. T. Brown; J. B., who was a member of the 145th P. V. I. during the late war and died at Harper's Ferry, Va .; Sophia, deceased; and Rev. Charles F., married to Morillo, daughter of J. Evans, have 2 children-Frank and Grace. On the death of this wife, March 26, 1870, our subject married, Oct. 3, 1873, Mrs. Catharine (Butt) Farver, who was born March 15, 1813, and married in 1837 to John Farver, and by this union were 5 chil- dren, viz., Daniel, in California; John, living on the Farver farm, married to Lydia Busick, had 5 children-Henry, Kate, deceased, Oney, John and Stella; Susan F., now Mrs. G. Stone, have 6 children; Sarah, wife of C. Ott, have 2 children; Mary, wife of T. McKee, have 1 child-Edward. Our subject has been Road Commissioner and School Director for many years. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church.

PERRY FOOTE, farmer, P. O. Belle Valley, was born Aug. 13, 1824, on the farm on which he now resides in this township, son of Capt. Warren Foot, a soldier of the war of 1812, born Aug. 6, 1778, in Connecticut. He moved to this county in 1802. Returning to his native State, he married Sally, daughter of William Shattuck, of Connecticut, and then moved finally to this township on the farm our subject now occupies. Hedied June 12, 1843, his widow Feb. 6, 1869, aged eighty-six years seven months. His family numbered 8 chil- dren, viz., Wm. S., deceased; Mrs. Eliza Root, died at the age of seventy-two, leaving 3 chil- dren; William S., second, living in New York State: Zernah, wife of Cyrus Reed, deceased, leaving 3 children in Lodi, Ill .; George, deceased in April, 1880, leaving 2 sons; Warren; Sarah, wife of F. Bell, a soldier in the late war, deceased, leaving 1 daughter; and Perry, our subject, who was married, Jan. 2, 1851, to Mary C., daughter of Henry Ewing, of Sum-

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mit Township. Six children have been born to this union -Sarah Matilda, wife of Henry Parker of Harbor Creek; Lizzie Jane, deceased Aug. 10, 1872; Emma, at home; Bell R., deceased July 11, 1863; Perry Albert, at home; and Addie, deceased July 8, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Foote are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Erie.

JACOB GEIST, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Nov. 30, 1817, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Andrew and Nancy (Becker) Geist, former of whom came to this county in 1835, settling on a farm on the Ridge road. where he ended his days. They were parents of 6 children, of whom 3 are now living-Jacob; Daniel; May, wife of J. Berst, of Erie City. Our subject was married, February, 1844, to Mary, daughter of Joseph Evans, and by this union were born 12 children, viz., Mary A., wife of Jacob Zann, have 4 children-George W., Kate M., Luella and Cora V .; Thomas; Daniel, deceased; Levi, deceased; Matilda; Frank; John; Louisa, deceased; Clara E .; Alvin, married to Florence B. Noson; Charles Edward and Andrew. Mr. Geist has a farm of 234 acres, 6 miles southwest of Erie City in Mill Creek Township.

DANIEL GEIST, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born June 13, 1825, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Andrew and Nancy (Becker) Geist, who came to this county in 1832 with a 4-horse team and 1-horse carriage, settling on the Ridge road near the spot where the cemetery is now located. In the following year, Andrew Geist bought a farm of 103 acres near where the Poor House now stands, and there they spent the remainder of their lives. He died in Jan., 1873. His family numbered 5 sons and 3 daughters; 2 sons and 1 daughter now living-Jacob Geist, married Miss Mary Evens, is now a widower with 9 children; Mary, wife of J. Berst, have 4 children living; and our subject, who was married, in 1855, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Betsy (Butts) Givens, natives of Pennsylvania. To this union were born 3 children, 2 now living-William Z., attending college in Erie, Penn., and Emma L., at home. John I. is deceased. Mr. Geist is a widower, having lost his wife Sept. 10, 1883. He resides on his farm situated on an elevated spot about 4 miles from the court house, in this township. He is a member of the English Lutheran Church.

JAMES C. GRAHAM, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Aug. 30, 1821, in West Mill Creek Township, this county: son of Moses and Elizabeth (Foster) Graham, natives of Pennsyl- vania, of Irish descent. Moses Graham was born in 1790, died Sept. 10, 1847; his wife was born in April, 1797, died Feb. 20, 1850. They were parents of Josiah, who died in Springfield Towhship, this county; his widow, Mrs. Rachel (Caldwell) Graham survives with 4 chil- dren; and our subject, who was married, March 27, 1845, to Martha M. Lininger, who bore him 6 children, 4 now living-Martha E., wife of C. A. Crandle, have 1 child- Holly; James E., married to L. Emerson, have 1 child-Lola; Robert G., married to Ad- die L. Martin, have 1 child-Celicia; and Charles W., carpenter and joiner, who is unmar- ried. Our subject's first wife died June 16, 1865; he then married Mrs. Mary Rice, a widow who had four children, 2 living-Mrs. Elizabeth Bender and John Rice.

HENRY HALDERMAN, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born April 2, 1833, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Daniel and Mary (Adam) Halderman, parents of 10 children-Samuel; Mary A., deceased; Henry; Fiana, wife of E. Beck; Catharine, wife of Samuel Richtner; Rebecca, wife of Henry Cooper, in Lancaster Co .; Sarah, wife of W. Gable; Clementina, wife of Henry Moon, in Lancaster Co .; John, deceased; and Jacob. The father died in 1858, the mother is still living. Our subject was married, May 30, 1853, to Cordelia, daughter of Henry Warpel, who came to this county in 1829, settling on the farm on which Mr Halderman now lives. His family numbered 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daugh- ters-Mrs. Halderman being the youngest of all. To our subject and wife were born 7 children, 6 now living-Franklin; Elam, married to Arelia Fogelbaugh, have 1 child-Flor- ence; Elizabeth, wife of Lewis Peter, have 1 child-Frankie; Charles, Martin and Ada.

JOHN HARTLEB, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Feb. 25, 1817, in Albig, Germany, and came to America in 1852; son of Francis and Maggie (Nuchel) Hartleb, parents of 5 children-Mary, deceased; John; Peter, in Milwaukee: Michael, deceased; and Matthew, in Erie. Our subject was married, June 17, 1844, to Maggie, daughter of John Beck. To this union were born 9 children, viz .: Peter; Kate, now Mrs. Volmer; Michael; Anthony; Lena; Maggie, wife of H. Baushard; Emma, at home; Elizabeth, at home; and Matthew. Mr. Hartleb resides on a farm at one time owned by Frederick Zimmerman, located in the eastern part of this township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

HENRY Y. HARTT, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in this township July 25, 1839; son of James and Elizabeth (Overton) Hartt, natives of England. The latter was third in a family of 7 and the only member to come to America. They were married in 1828, and soon afterward came to America, settling in this county. They were parents of 7 chil- dren, 2 now living-Maria E., the eldest, widow of J. M. McCreary, and Henry Y., 4th. The deceased are James, William, Mary, Edward and John. Our subject was married, Aug. 17. 1871, to Emma A., daughter of James Reed, one of the pioneers of the county, who reared a family of 4 children-William C., J. H., Emma A. and Kate J. Mr. Hartt's farm is lo- cated in the western portion of the township. The family are members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

G. W. HAYBERGER, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Sept. 18, 1836, in this township, on the farm on which he now resides; son of Maxson and Margaret (McCreery) Hayber-

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ger, natives of Penn., who came to this connty in 1813 or 1814, settling in Mill Creek Town- ship. They were parents of 5 children, viz .: Thomas, drowned May 19, 1854, in Love's mill dam; David. enlisted during the war of the rebellion in the 144th P. V. I., and died in hospital in Virginia, April, 1864, aged twenty-six; Eli, married to Sarah Bochmer, have 2 children-Rosa and Henry M .; Margaret A., wife of O. Olds, have 2 children-May V. and Willie; an infant, deceased; and our subject, who was married, Oct. 15, 1863, to Jen- nie, daughter of Greenleafs and Martha (Colton) Warren, who were parents of 4 daughters and 1 son, viz .: Mrs. Hayberger; Adelia M .; Mary A., now Mrs. Sherwood; Martha, and Henry G., in Erie City. Mr. Greenleafs Warren died, in 1852, on his way home from Cal- ifornia to his family. who were then residing in Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hay- berger were born 5 children-Adelia M., deceased; Genevra M., deceased; an infant, de- ceased; Mary W., and Jessie, at home. Our subject served 3 months during the late war, in 1865. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. His farm is finely situated on an elevated piece of ground overlooking the lake, 4} miles from Erie City.

WILLIAM HENDERSON. farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born Oct. 26, 1828, in Cleve- land, Ohio; son of Joseph and Jane (Sweney) Henderson, the former a native of Alleglie- ny Co., the latter of Erie Co., Penn. Joseph Henderson, a carpenter, was born June 6, 1798, and came to this county in 1820, settling in Erie City. His family numbered 10 chil- dren. 6 of whom are now living, viz .: William; Nancy, now Mrs. Goodrich; Ann, wife of Henry Dunn; Joseph, present Director of the Poor; Jane, a maiden lady; James, express agent, Corry; George, Charles and 2 infants are deceased. Joseph Henderson was elected County Commissioner for 3 years, and re-elected on the Independent ticket 3 years. He was employed on most of the original buildings of prominence in Erie City; had the con- tract for the carpenter work of the old court house, and was superintendent of the work; was at one time engaged on the public works of Cleveland, Ohio. He died March 28, 1883. Our subject was married, Aug. 20, 1860, to Martha, daughter of Joseph Lowry, of Armstrong Co., Penn. The father of Joseph Lowry was born Oct. 10, 1787, in Ireland, and was brought to America in 1788. For many years he was a Justice of the Peace. He was the parent of 12 children. Our subject and wife have a family of 3 children-Alfred and Elmer (twins) and Thomas, hesides an adopted child, a niece, named Ida Lowry, born in California. Mr. Henderson was at one time on the staff of Government Surveyors in the gold regions of Colorado, before gold was discovered. He is now residing on the farm on which his father lived.

NOAH HERSHEY. farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, is a son of Benjamin and Mary (Zook) Hershey, who came to Erie Co. in 1832, settling on the farm then known as the John Reed farm, and on the expiration of 3 years moved to the place on which his son Noah now lives. They were married; they were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn. Seven chil- dren were born to this union, 5 now living, viz .: Abram, married to Fannie Tome, have 3 children-William, Henry B. and Samuel; Mary, wife of L. Brubecker, have 8 children; Henry. married to Sarah Weidle, had 2 children, 1 deceased; Rachel, wife of F. Rose, have 4 children living; and our subject, who was married Oct. 8, 1846, to Maria S., daugliter of David and Elizabeth (Hesler) Sybert, parents of 8 children, 4 now living- John, Aaron D., Martha and Maria S. David Sybert and family came to Erie Co. in 1829. To Mr. and Mrs. Hershey were horn 3 children, viz., Henry D., Charles M. and Ella M. S. Mr. Hershey has a fine farm sitnated in Mill Creek and Summit Townships, on the Edinboro road, 5} miles from Erie City.

AMAS HINKLE. farmer, P. O. Erie, is a native of this township, born July 28, 1822, son of Andrew and Catharine (Shue) Hinkle, who came from York Co., Penn., to this county, in 1816, where they resided many years. They were parents of 9 children-Will- iam, Amas, Catharine; John, deceased; Aquilla and Priscilla, twins; Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Snyder, residing in Crawford Co., Penn .: Jacob and Henry. Andrew Hinkle, the father, is living with a daughter in La Grange Co., Ind. Our subject was married, May 7, 1846, to Elizabeth. daughter of Jacob Weis, the first miller in the county, and who came here in 1801, settling on the farm our subject now owns. He was parent of 3 sons and 2 daughters, of whom Elizabeth is the 4th child. To Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle were born 3 chil- dren-Amanda, wife of L. Mong, have 5 children; Jacob, married, has 3 children; and John A., at home working on a farm. Our subject has been School Director and Road Commissioner. He began life with but little, has now, by industry and economy, accum- ulated a fine farm of 123 acres, located in the western portion of Mill Creek Township.

ALBERT J. KELSO, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Sept. 7, 1802, in this county, son of Gen. John Kelso, an officer in the war of 1812, a native of Cumberland Co., Penn .. and who came to this county in 1797. His wife used to ride home to Cumberland Co. on horse- back to visit her friends. Our subject remembers quite vividly some incidents that oc- curred during the war of 1813, and following years; one of the occasions was a fight among the butchers in the city of Erie, which was quelled by the liberal use of scalding water by the military, who were called out. Mr. Kelso was educated in Erie, successively by Mr. Eastman, Prof. Blossom, Mr. Reed and Mr. Gunnison. He was married, Jan. 26, 1842, to Elizabeth Sullivan, who bore him the following children: Sarah, wife of Edwin Tenney, of Crawford Co., Penn .; Albert C., married to Livonia Green, have 4 children-

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 153

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