History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 161

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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JOSEPH ELLIS, farmer, P. O. North Springfield, was born on the farm on which he now resides in Springfield Township, Erie Co ... Penn., Dec. 28, 1831, and ia a son of William and Rhoda Ellis, natives of Mass. William came to this county with his father in about 1808; was a brother of David Ellis, and the father of 10 children, 5 still surviving; was a prominent farmer, and much interested in the Baptist Church; his wife died in 1864. and he in 1873. Our subject, the 7th child of these pioneers, married, in Feb., 1863, Martha Weed, a native of Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., and a daughter of William Weed, one of the early settlers of this townahip. Five children blessed this union, 3 surviving-Nevada A., George W. and Ralph G. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are members of the E. A. U. He owns 160 acrea of fine land in the most fertile part of the township, and raises grain extensively, also buys and feeds cattle. He is a representative man, has filled several of the township offices; in politics, Mr. Ellia is a Republican.


CHARLES C. FRENCH, hotel keeper, East Springfield, was born in Crawford Co., Penn., Feb. 1, 1850, son of William and Jemima French, natives of N. Y. and Penn. respectively. They reared 2 children. William died Dec. 17, 1851, and Jemima Jan. 13, 1875. Our subject came to this county in 1863 and taught school at an early day. He waa united in marriage, Aug. 15, 1872, with Emma A. Reed, born in Mass., July 27, 1864, 2d child of Cyrus and Polly W. Reed, natives of Mass. and Vt. respectively, who came to Erie Co. in 1854; reared a family of 3, and are now living at West Springfield. To Mr. and Mrs. French have been born 2 children, viz., Willie R., who died when three and a half years old, of scarlet fever, and Clyde B., born Jan. 14, 1878. Our subject farmed from the time of hia marriage until 1882, when he bought the Keith House at East Springfield, which he has since conducted. He furnishes pleasant accommodation to the traveling public, and with his wife is aiming to keep the hotel up to its original high standing. Mr. French ia a sociable gentleman; he is an F. & A. M.


GEORGE K. HALL, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born on his farm in Spring- field Township, Erie Co., Penn., May 24, 1831, son of John and Polly Hall, both natives of Mifflin Co., Penn., and who came to Erie Co. about 1807. John Hall was a prominent farmer, a soldier in the war of 1812, member of the Presbyterian Church. He had 5


children, now living. His wife departed this life in 1843; he followed her in 1848. Our subject was the 4th child of this family, and at an early day taught school. He was united in marriage in 1864 with Martha J. Dickson, a native of Springfield Township, and a daughter of Henry Dickson, an old settler of Erie Co. Mrs. Hall is a member of the Presbyterian Church at East Springfield. Our subject owns 150 acres of fine land, 100 of which was part of the old homestead of his father; he raises grain, and feeds stock extensively during the winter season. In politics, he is a Republican.


HENRY G. HARVEY, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born Dec. 4, 1839, in Spring- field Township, Erie Co,, Penn., the only child of Lorenzo D. and Lucia M. Harvey, natives of N. Y. State and Vt. respectively. Lorenzo, a farmer, came to this county about 1830, and departed this life in 1872. His widow still lives on the old homestead in this township. Our subject, during the late war, enlisted Aug. 26, 1862, in the 145th P. V.I., serving in the 2d Corps under Gen. Hancock, Army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of Fredericks- burg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness and Cold Harbor, where he was wounded in the leg, which had to be amputated. He was promoted gradually from private to Captain, and was honorably discharged, Dec. 19, 1864, on account of his wounds. From 1866 to 1871, he served as Register and Recorder of Erie Co. In 1867, Mr. Harvey was united in mar- riage with Sarah A. De Wolf, a native of this township, and daughter of Erastus DeWolf, one of the early settlers of Erie. Our subject owns 100 acres of well-improved land, a part of which was his father's old homestead. He is a representative man of his section, a member of the G. A. R .; was a good soldier, and is a first-class citizen. Politically, he is a Republican.


1 HUMPHREY A. HILLS, retired merchant and insurance agent, East Springfield, was born in Vernon Center, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1811, third child born to Elisha and Lucy Hills, natives of Conn., who came to Erie Co. in 1819. Elisha Hills engaged in mercantile business and taught school. He died at the home of his son at Albion, Penn., July 23, 1847. Humphrey A. came to this county Nov., 1822, attended school 3 years, then served an apprenticesnip as carpenter and joiner at Albion, where he remained until 1863, when he came to East Springfield. Mr. Hills has served as Justice of the Peace, School Director, County Commissioner from 1847 to 1850, surveyed the boundary line between Crawford


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and Erie Cos. in 1880, and the same year was appointed U. S. Marshal and collected the census. In 1852-53, was in the State Legislature. Our subject married, Sept. 11, 1834, Antha, daughter of George and Eunice Reed, of Cranesville, Penn., and had 9 children, viz. : Charles W., a soldier in the late war in 7th Iowa V. I., and discharged as Capt .; Marquis Alonzo, honorably discharged as 1st Lieut. 3d Iowa V. I .; Alice P., deceased; Henry H., a soldier in 1st Colo. Infy .; Mary A., widow of Charles Van Sickles; Winfield, a soldier who served in the New Ironsides; Lucy E., wife of J. Barnes; Humphrey A., Jr., and Eager L. Mrs. Hills departed this life at Albion, Penn., June 16, 1853. Mr. Hills was again united in marriage, Dec. 11, 1864, with Louisa A., daughter of Hiram and Susan Williams, of Elk Creek Township, by whom he had 4 children-Willie P., James L., Victor and Jessie M. Mr. and Mrs. Hills are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hills has a nice resi- dence in East Springfield, besides property in Conneaut, Cleveland and other places. He is now living a retired life; in politics, formerly a Whig, now a stanch Republican.


SAMUEL HOLLIDAY, farmer, P. O. North Springfield, was born Sept. 27, 1805, in Springfield Township, Erie ('o., Penn., on the farm where he now resides. He is the fourth child born to Sam'l Holliday, Sr., who was probably the first white settler in this township; was a native of Franklin Co., Penn .; came to this county in 1796, and purchased 700 acres on the borders of the lake. He returned to Franklin Co. in the fall of 1796, and there married Jennette Campbell. They returned in the spring of 1797, settling on a tract of land in the woods, and built the first cabin in Springfield. They reared a family of 3 boys and 3 girls, of whom only our subject survives. S. Holliday, Sr., was a soldier in the war of 1812. He erected the first saw mill and grist mill here. and conducted the bus- iness 25 years. He was a prominent man, was one of the founders of the Presbyterian Church at East Springfield, and helped to establish the old graveyard. He departed this life in 1841, aged eighty-six; his widow followed him in Aug., 1851. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1840, with Elizabeth Porter, born in Girard Township, daughter of Robt. and Elizabeth Porter, natives of Westmoreland Co., Penn., and Mifflin Co., Penn., respect- ively. They were among the first settlers of Girard. Eight children have been born to this union, 7 surviving-Robert P., Charles C., Benjamin W., W. Wallace, Susie M., Fran- cis J. and Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Holliday and their daughters are members of the Presby - terian Church. He owns a part of his father's old homestead, consisting of 170 acres of well-improved land. Politically, he is a Republican.


CHARLES C. HOLLIDAY, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. North Springfield, was horn April 30, 1843, in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn. He is descended from a pioneer family, second child of Sam'l and Elizabeth P. Holliday, also natives of and resi- dents in this township (see sketch), and grandson of Sam'l Holliday, who moved to this county from Franklin Co., Penn., in 1796. Our subject attended school at Edinboro, Penn., and Conneaut, Ohio. He enlisted Sept. 25, 1862, in Co. I, 14th P. V. C., serving 3 years under Col. Wmn. Blakeley, Gen. Averill's brigade, and under Gen. Sheridan. He participated in the following engagements: Rocky Gap, Droop Mountains, Salem raid, Lynchburg, Martinsburg, Snicker's Gap, White Post, Darksville, Fisher's Hill, Forest- ville, Mount Crawford, Middleton, Mount Jackson, Libertyville, etc. He was honorably discharged at 1st Lieut. at the close of the war, and returned home. Then for 2 years he attended Michigan University, Ann Arbor, Mich. He married, Oct. 27, 1881, Mary Z., daughter of Wm. Blakeley, of Allegheny, Penn. One child, William B., born Dec. 22, 1882, has blessed this union. Mrs. Holliday is a member of the Presbyterian Church in East Springfield. Mr. Holliday owns 100 acres of fine land, is a prominent farmer, and deals extensively in cattle. He is a member of the G. A. R. at Miles Grove, and of the A. O. U. W.


JAMES HUBBARD, farmer, and Justice of the Peace, P. O. West Springfield, was born in West Springfield, Penn., Oct. 16, 1816, the eldest child of Anderson and Oris Hubbard, natives of Conn. and Canada respectively, and who emigrated to this county in 1812. They reared a family of 6 children, 4 now living. After the death of his first wife, in 1846, Mr. Hubbard married again, and had a family. He was a tanner and shoe-maker by trade, at which he worked most of the time, although he owned a farm. He was Justice of the Peace for 10 years, and died about the year 1869. Our subject mar- ried, Nov. 29, 1843, Hester Ann Devereaux, a native of the State of N. Y., and daugh- ter of John Devereaux, who came to Erie Co. about 1833. This union has been blessed with 5 children-Anderson, Mary A., Sarah J. (wife of Edward Ellis), Orie M. and Celia L. Mrs. Hubbard and her daughters are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Hubbard owns 80 acres of land, is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and is improving the grade by introducing the short-horn Durham cattle. He is a Republican in politics, and for nearly 8 years has been serving as Justice of the Peace, following the example set by his father, who was a noted peace-maker, using moral suasion instead of the strong hand of the law.


ORANGE S. HUNTLEY, farmer, P. O. West Springfield, was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, May 20, 1824, and is a son of Orrin and Charity Huntley, natives of Mass. and Conn. respectively, who came to Erie Co. in 1826. They reared a family of 6 children, 4 now living, our subject being second in the family. Orrin Huntley's father was a soldier in


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the Revolutionary war. He, Orrin, was a prominent farmer, and member of the M. E. Church, in which he was much interested. He died April 14, 1865; his widow resides with her daughter, Mrs. D. W. Brown, at Cherry Hill. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1846, with Clarrisa R. Carter, a native of Conneaut, Ohio, and daughter of Franklin H. and Clarrisa Carter, the former born in N. H., died in 1864, the latter a native of Vt., died in 1841. To this union have been born 6 children-Ellen M. (wife of Albert Wass), Frank- lin C., Myron H., Clara Louise, wife of W. J. Sherman; Emma R., wife of Hiram Arm- strong, and Lizzie C. Mr. and Mrs. Huntley are members of the M. E. Church. He owns 56 acres of well-improved land. He is descended from one of the early settlers. In poli- tics, is a Republican.


MORRIS HURD, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Augusta, Oneida Co., , N. Y., May 14, 1809, the second child of Reuben and Amanda Hurd, natives of Vt. and State of N. Y. respectively. They reared a family of 9 children, 6 now living; they died and were buried in Augusta, N. Y. Our subject has been twice united in marriage; first occasion, Aug. 25, 1834, with Diadama, daughter of John Brown of Madison Co., N. Y. Five children were born to this union, only Mary A., wife of Townsend Webster, living. Mrs. Hurd departed this life March 5, 1859. Mr. Hurd's second marriage occurred March 6, 1861, with Frances M. Brown, a native of Oswego, N. Y., and daughter of Luman and Nancy Brown. Luman Brown was a fine mechanic. They lived many years in Conneaut, Ohio, where her father died Oct., 1864, and her mother in Oct., 1878. Mr. Hurd came to Erie Co., where he bought a farm in the eastern part of Springfield Township, in 1834; this he cleared, and there reared his family. He sold this farm in 1870, and then bought his present one of nearly 33 acres, situated on the Ridge road. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd are members of the Springfield Baptist Church, in which he has been Deacon for nearly 40 years. He is a Republican in politics.


SHERMAN JOINER, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Mckean Township, Erie Co., Penn., April 16, 1828, son of Zaccheus and Elizabeth Joiner, natives of Vt. and Penn. respectively, and who came to Erie Co. about 1820. Zaccheus, who was a prominent farmer, died in 1854, his wife having preceded him in 1852. Our subject, the only son of this couple, emigrated to the West in 1852. During the gold excitement of 1858, he went to Cal., where he met with moderate success. He returned to Penn. in 1864, and was united in marriage, in 1865, with Susan Whealer, a native of Erie Co., and a daughter of James Whealer, a prominent farmer, who came to this county in 1819, and who, with his wife, was a native of Washington Co., N. Y. They reared a family of 9 children, 7 now living. He died in 1869, his widow in 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Joiner are the parents of 1 son-Wells. Our subject, in the spring of 1866, moved on his present farm of 62 acres, which he had purchased. He sustained a loss of $500 in 1878, by having his barn and contents destroyed by fire. He and wife are worthy descendants of Erie's earliest settlers. Mr. Joiner is a Republican in politics.


HENRY KEITH, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Girard Township, Erie Co., Penn., Jan. 30, 1817. only son of Scott and Susan Keith, who moved from Mass. to this county in 1816, driving a yoke of cattle and a team of horses before them. They reared three children, all now living. Scott Keith was a prominent man in his day, and by strict integrity won the respect of all. For nearly 50 years, he kept the Keith House at East Springfield. The passengers by the stages running through from Cleveland to Buffalo always stopped there for their meals. His wife departed this life in 1875, be following her in 1877, aged eighty-five. Henry, our subject, was married, in 1850, to Diana Silverthorn, a native of Erie Co., by whom he had 1 child-Henry T., now residing in Neb. She died in 1856, and is interred in the beautiful cemetery at East Springfield. Mr. Keith was agaiu united in marriage, in 1865, with Lottie McKee, also a native of this county, by whom he had 1 child that died in infancy. Mr. Keith owns over 70 acres of well-improved land. For many years, he has been one of the proprietors of the grist and saw mills here, and has also done a very large distillery business. He was Capt. of the State police many years; for nearly half his life he has acted as Constable, and in his time has probably arrested more horse-thieves than any other man in this county. He is a stanch Republican in politics.


H. V. LINE, proprietor of Keystone Roller Mills, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Linesville, Crawford Co., Penn., May 23, 1833, eldest son of Smith and Mary Line, both natives of N. J., and of Quaker descent. Amos Line, after whom Linesville, Penn., is named, was the founder of that village. The father of our subject, who has always fol- lowed milling, still resides there, and is one of its prominent business men. H. V. Line was in mercantile business for about 7 years, has also followed surveying to some extent. He has been engaged in milling since 1856. He moved to East Springfield in 1876, and purchased the Keystone Mill, built in 1873, which was converted into a roller mill in the spring of 1883; it is now run by steam and water, bas a capacity of about 70 barrels of flour per day, and is the only roller mill, except in Corry and Erie City, in the county. Our subject was married, in 1856, to Mary L. Manning, of N. J., by whom he has one child-A. M., now a partner with his father in the mill. Mrs. Line died in April, 1865. Mr. Line was subsequently united in marriage with Helen E. Smith, a native of this


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township. They had five children, four now living-Charles S., James W., Fred A. and W. Raymond. Mr. Lines owns, besides his mill, 18 acres of fine land in Linesville, and a residence on same. He is, politically, a Republican.


EVERETT W. LOVERIDGE, station agent, North Springfield, born in Concord, Erie Co. N. Y., Sept. 18, 1828, is a son of Amasa and Eunice Loveridge, natives of Conn. and N. H. respectively. Our subject went to Cal. in 1852, during the gold excitement, remaining 24 years. Whilst there, his left arm was disabled from the effects of a blast. He came to Erie Co. April, 1855, and was a salesman for a year; he then entered his present position as agent for the L. S. & M. S. R. R., which he has acceptably filled. He was united in marriage, in 1857, with Ellen C. Gwin, also a native of N. Y. State, and daughter of Thomas Gwin, who was a soldier in the war of 1812; one child-Melvin E., has blessed this union. Mrs. Loveridge is a member of the Universalist Church at West Springfield. Mr. Loveridge is a sociable, genial gentleman. He is a Republican in poli- tics.


ANDREW J. McKEE, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born Dec. 21, 1831, in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., eldest son of Thomas and Anna McKee, natives of Perry Co., Penn., and N. Y. respectively, who reared a family of 8 children, all now living. Thomas McKee, when thirteen years old, came with his parents to this county. He became a prominent farmer, and served in the war of 1812. He departed this life . April 25, 1857. His widow draws a pension, and now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Sil- verthorn; her father was a Revolutionary soldier. Our subject taught school a term in Kentucky before the war. On April 20, 1861, he enlisted in the 83d P. V. I., serving in the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac, and participated in the following engagements: Seven Days' Fight, 2d Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Beverly Ford, Mine Run, Wilderness (where he was wounded in the head by a shell), siege of Peters- burg and capture of Lee's army. He occupied every position, non-commissioned and commissioned, from private to Capt. He received an honorable discharge July 5, 1865, and returned home. In June, 1868, Mr. McKee married Mary, daughter of William and Cecelia Cudney. She and her mother are natives of Erie Co., Penn. Her father, born in N. Y., came to Erie Co. with his parents at an early day. Her grandfather built the first frame house here. This union has been blessed with one child-T. Cordello. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is also a member of the G. A. R., Wellsburg, Penn .; owns 92 acres of fine land. In politics is a Republican.


EDWARD F. MALLORY, farmer, P. O. West Springfield, was born on the home- stead in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., March 12, 1846, and is the youngest child of Harry and Emily Mallory, natives of Conn. and Vt. respectively. Harry Mallory came to this county about 1822, finally settling on the farm now owned by our subject, in 1822. He reared 4 children; served as Justice of the Peace 11 years, and as Constable for at least 2 years. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was an earnest, constant member of the Baptist Church at West Springfield, in which he was Trustee for many years. His wife died in 1869; he died in 1888, aged nearly eighty-five years. Our subject was united in marriage, Dec. 13, 1870, with Ellen Bump, daughter of Heman and Ann (Mallory) Bump, the former a native of New York, the latter a daughter, the second child in the family of 10, of Andrew Mallory, who came to this county in 1819; she was born in 1820. Andrew Mallory was a soldier of the war of 1812, a Maj. in the State Militia, and was a very prominent man, dying April, 1877, in his eighty-sixth year. Mr. and Mrs. Bump reared 2 children, and were both prominent members of the Baptist Church. He died in Feb., 1868. Our subject and wife have 2 children-Edith E. and Harry H. They are both members of the West Springfield Baptist Church. Mr. Mallory owns 80 acres of well-improved land, a part of his father's old homestead. He has filled the office of Town- ship Clerk; is a Democrat in politics.


I. NEWTON MILLER, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born April 19, 1820, on his present farm, which was settled by his parents, Thomas R. and Margaret Miller, of Franklin Co., Penn., who came to Erie Co. in 1802, and reared a family of 7 children, 5 of whom are now living. Thomas R. Miller was a prominent farmer; he served in the war of 1812; held nearly every township office; was Director of the Poor, County Commis- sioner, and served for this county in the House of Representatives. His wife departed this life in 1835. He survived until 1866. Our subject married, in 1843, Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Isaac Silverthorn, an early settler of Erie Co., in which she was born. This union has been blessed with one child-Florence D., who died Jan., 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a representative man of this township; owns 53 acres of land in the most fertile part of Springfield, and has taken great interest in laying out the beautiful little cemetery at East Springfield. He has served as Justice of the Peace for 12 years, and was one term, in 1870, in the State Legislature. Mr. Miller taught school for 9 or 10 years between 1840 and 1850.


FINDLEY MILLER, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born on the homestead in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., July 8, 1824, and is the youngest child of Thomas R. and Margaret Miller, natives of Franklin Co., Penn., who came to this county at an early date. They reared a family of 7 children, two deceased. Thomas R. Miller was


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a soldier in the war of 1812: was in the State Legislature in 1836-37; served as Justice of the Peace and Commissioner, each 2 terms, and held other township offices. He was an earnest Christian member of the U. P. Church, and departed this life in 1866. His wife died in 1835. Our subject married, Sept. 22, 1852, Emily, daughter of Isaac Silverthorn, one of the first settlers of Girard Township, where she was born. Five children have blessed this union, 3 now living-Charles F., Elmer S. and Effie E. Mrs. Miller died in March, 1877. Mr. Miller owns 130 acres of well-improved land, part of which was the old homestead. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican.


NORTON D. MOON, hotel keeper and farmer, West Springfield, was born at Hanover, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Sept. 28, 1828, and is a son of Daniel G. and Octavia A. Moon, natives of N. Y., who came to this county in 1832; they reared a family of 5 children, all living. Daniel G. Moon worked at his trade (carpenter), and filled several town- ship offices. He departed this life Dec. 16, 1869. His widow still resides in the village of West Springfield. Norton, their oldest child, married, in 1852, Elizabeth J. McKee, a na- tive of Springfield, daughter of Thomas McKee, and sister of A. J. McKee (see his sketch). This union has been blessed with 5 children-Frances E .: Stella A .; Effie A., wife of De- forest Smith; Katie L. and Jay G. Mr. and Mrs. Moon are members of the E. A. U. Our subject took possession of the West Springfield House in Sept., 1876, and enjoys the con- fidence of the traveling public, and keeps a neat and liome-like hotel. He owns 100 acres of fine improved land, his father's old homestead. He is a Republican in politics.


EBEN MOORE, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., * Apr. 8, 1819. son of Elijah and Jane Moore, both natives of N. Y. State. They reared a family of ? children, of whom our subject was sixth. Mr. Moore was a prominent farmer and a member of the M. E. Church. He and his wife are buried at Chautauqua, N. Y. Eben spent the most of his life on a farm; also engaged in milling, owning at one time 2 mills which he sold. He married, Sept. 1, 1839, Margaret Conner, a native of N. Y. State, by whom he has no children living. She died July, 1873. On Jan. 9, 1874, Mr. Moore married Abbie Chase, also a native of N. Y. State, which union has been blessed with 2 children-Edna L. and Edith M. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the M. E. Church at West Springfield. Our subject is owner of 40 acres of fine land in the most fer- tile part of the township. He reared a boy, who is prospering in Indiana. Mr. Moore is a sociable, intelligent gentleman. Politically, he is a Republican.




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