History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 162

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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CHARLES N. MOORE. physician, surgeon, and proprietor of drug store, East Springfield, was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Sept. 30, 1842, and is a son of Henry L. and Emeline Moore, natives of N. Y., who came to Erie Co. in 1878. The former in an early day was a member of the State Militia. He was a stone and brick mason, and at one time an extensive contractor. He died in East Springfield in 1881. His widow now resides with her son, Charles N. Our subject graduated in 1864 from the N. Y. Therapeutic Col- lege, and commenced to practice medicine in Vineland, N. J., where he remained a year, then spent a year at Grand Rapids, Mich., thence came to East Springfield, where he has followed his profession for over 14 years. Dr. Moore was married, in 1871, to Elizabeth Owen, a native of Oneida Co., N. Y. They are both members of the M. E. Church, and of the E. A. U., and enjoy the respect of all. Dr. Moore is the proprietor of the only drug store in East Springfield; he also owns some nice property in the village. He is a sociable gentleman, has a good practice; a member of the A. O. U. W. In politics, is a Democrat.

SAMUEL REA, the subject of this sketch, was born in Washington, Penn., Oct. 27, 1792. He, with his father's family, moved to Springfield, Penn., in 1804, and on April 12, that year, settled on the farm on which he lived until the time of his death, Sept. 8, 1883. He was of Scotch-Irish descent, and he inherited many of their marked traits of character. He was strictly temperate in the broad sense of the word, and adhered closely to rules of justice, right and truth. Although deprived of a father's counsel in quite early life, yet these innate principles were so truly his own, that he never yielded, however great the temp- tation. It seemed very necessary that he should be just what he was. Settling here in the then dense forest, it required strength, determination, frugality, and all that is noble in man to assist in building up a home for his parents, and finally for himself. He served in the war of 1812, in recompense for which he for several years received a pension. He was one of the founders of the Presbyterian Church in Springfield, and united with it in early manhood. and ever endeavored to live a consistent Christian life. In 1818, he mar- ried Elizabeth Ferguson, who in every way proved herself a true wife, counselor and Christian mother. She died in 1855, leaving her husband and 8 children to mourn their great loss. It can readily be seen that had the subject of this sketch lived until the 27th of Oct., 1883, he would have been ninety-one years of age. Thus lived and died one of the early settlers of Springfield, Erie Co., Penn.

JOHN RUDD (deceased), moved to Erie Co., Penn., in Aug., 1805, from Otsego Co., N. Y., with a large family, his son John having preceded him several years and commenced a distillery. He took up about 350 acres of land along the lake front, on the Moravian tract. John Rudd, Sr., died in 1830, aged eighty-two. His widow and her children be-

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coming infatuated with the Mormon cause, about the year 1839 joined the sect and went West. Thus ended oue of Erie's pioneer families.

LUTHER W. SAVAGE, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born Oct. 4, 1817, in · Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., and is the only child of Nathan and Hannah Savage, both natives of Conn. The former died when Luther was only one year old; the latter in 1871. Our subject graduated at Williams College, Mass., in 1843. He moved in 1844 to Conneaut, Ohio, and taught in the academy one year; thence moved to East Springfield in 1845. In 1845, Mr. Savage was married to Miss Harriet Keith, daughter of Scott Keith. one of the early settlers of Erie Co. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Savage were born 2 children-Walter S., dying when four years and ten months old, and Susan K., wife of James B. Cross. Our subject has served as Justice of the Peace 5 years, and County Superintendent of Schools 3 years (1860-63).

ZER. L. SHERMAN, farmer and Tax Collector, East Springfield, was born Jan. 25, 1819, in Luzerne, Warren Co., N. Y., and is the eldest child of John S. and Polly Sher- man, natives of Vermont and Connecticut respectively, who came to Erie Co. in 1821, They were the parents of 16 children, 11 now living, and were consistent members of the Christian Church. John S. Sherman, a prominent farmer, and who held several towu- ship offices, was a son of a soldier in the war of 1812; he departed this life Aug. 15, 1877. His widow is now living with her daughter, Mrs. L. Salsbury. Our subject married, in 1839, Elizabeth Leavens, a native of this township, and daughter of Luther and Olive Leavens, who came from New York State to Erie Co. in 1820. To Mr. and Mrs. Sherman have been horn 9 children, 7 now living-Eunice, wife of Rev. Allan Allen; Melvin Z., who enlisted during the late war in the 2d Penn. Bat., served abont 23 months with the Army of Tennessee, and was honorably discharged at the close of the rebellion; Winfield S .; Olive L .; Mahala M., wife of O. M. Ellis: J. Leonard and Alta B. Mr. and Mrs. Sher- man, with the whole family, are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Sherman owns 125 acres of well-improved land, and is a prosperous farmer, dealing extensively in phos- phates, and to some extent in agricultural implements. He has held several township offices; is now serving as Township Commissioner and Tax Collector.

JESSE E. SHERMAN, farmer. P. O. East Springfield, was born on his present farm in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., March 9, 1842, son of John S. and Polly Sherman, natives of Vt., and brother of Zer. Sherman (see his sketch). Our subject was 14 months in the U. S. Navy, enlisting in 1862, and serving in the Miss. Squadron under Adm. Porter; he was honorably discharged in 1863, and returned to his home. He married, in 1865, Ruth Raymond, a native of Erie Co., Penn., and daughter of Nehemiah Raymond, an old settler of this county. Four children have blessed this union-Addie May, John S., Lavern M. and Harry R. Mr. Sherman owns his father's old homestead, comprising 70 acres of well-improved land, and is engaged in farming. He is a member of the G. A. R., Wellsburg, Penn. Politically, he is a Republican.

ALBERT H. SMITH, P. O. North Springfield, was born Oct. 9, 1824, in Springfield, second son of Lyman and Maria Smith, the former a native of N. Y., and the latter of Mass. Lyman came to this county with his father and mother when he was 2 years old. They came up on Lake Erie in a little rowboat from Buffalo, N. Y., and landed at what was called the Rud Landing; it was in June, 1800. His father settled on 200 acres of land here. He owned a boat, and transported salt from Buffalo. He raised a family of 11 children, our subject's father heing second son. He was Deacon and one of the founders of the Christian Church at East Springfield; he died Sept. 3, 1875; his widow died Sept. 21, the same year. Albert H. Smith was married. April 29, 1847. to Albertine C. Brockway, a native of N. Y., and daughter of Hiram and Sarah Brockway, who came from East Chat- ham, N. Y., during the Asiatic cholera excitement in 1832. They raised a family of 7 children-Elias and William F., who enlisted in the 145th P. V. I. (the former, after serv- ing 21 months, was made 1st Lieut .; the latter, after his death, was promoted to 1st Lieut .; was wounded at Gettysburg and Fredericksburg, aud on this account was discharged in 1864, dying from the effects of the same in 1868); Albertine C .; Charles D .; Julia E .; Alvah and Sarah C., wife of C. A. Sherman. Mr. Brockway is a miller by trade, at which he has worked the most of his life. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of 6 children-Fletcher B .; Florence E., wife of A. H. White; Agnes B., wife of H. E. Crouch; Eddie A .; Eva M., wife of G. E. Ormshe, and Clara A. They are all members of the Christian Church. Mr. Smith was appointed Deacon on the death of his father. He is descended from one of the old pioneer families; is owner of 75 acres of land, part of his father's homestead. He is a Republican in politics, and a farmer.

JAMES O. SMITH, farmer, and dealer in fruit trees. P. O. East Springfield, was born on the farm he now occupies in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., July 22, 1847, and is the youngest child of Charles F. and Emily Smith, natives of Erie Co., Penn., and Vt. respectively. The father of Charles F. Smith came to Erie Co. from N. H. in 1801, and reared a family of 10 children, only 2 now living. Chas. F. has also reared a family of 10 children, 7 of whom survive. He is a prominent man of West Springfield, and a con- sistent member of the Universalist Church. James O., the subject of this sketch, married in 1873 Sarah Pettis. a native of Elk Creek, this county, and a daughter of John W. Pet-

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tis. Four children have blessed this union-Grace G., Addie G., Dallas A. and an infaut Mr. Smith now owns the old homestead, purchased by his father when it was covered with woods. He cleared it himself. Our subject has been engaged in selling fruit trees, having 2,500 on his farm. He is a prominent farmer, and has 170 acres of well-improved land in the eastern part of the township. He, too, is a member of the Universalist Church. He is well known and respected in this section, and is a candidate for Co. Commissioner of Erie Co. He and his father have always been stanch Republicans.

J. M. STRONG, miller, dealer in lumber, and farmer. P. O. East Springfield, was born in Southampton, Mass., April 3, 1834, son of Job S. aud Betsey H. Strong, also natives of Mass., who came to this county in 1838, and reared 2 children, J. M. only surviving. They were both earnest members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Strong departed this life in 1859, his widow following him in 1868, aged seventy-nine years. Our subject married, in 1859, Louise M. Webster, a native of Springfield Township, and a daughter of Thos. Web- ster, an early settler in this county; his widow is now residing with Mr. Strong. Of the children born to this union, only Charles C., now twelve years old, survives. Mr. Strong owns 160 acres of well-improved land. He has been operating the Springfield Mills since about 1861, which were built by his father-in-law in 1842. He has overhauled them, putting in all modern improvements. The mills have now 4 run of buhrs, with excellent water-power aided by steam, and a capacity of 75 barrels per day. He finds a ready sale for his flour in the smaller towns south, and ships also to the East and West. Mr. Strong also deals extensively in lumber, doing custom sawing and shipping large quantities. He is probably transacting the largest business of any man in this township, and is energetic and enterprising. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Strong is also a K. T., and a member of the E. A. U .; politically, a Republican.

HERMAM K. SUMNER, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Addison Co., Vt., Dec. 29, 1839, son of Herman K. and Sophrona Sumner, natives of Vt .; the former died when our subject was an infant; the latter is living with her daughter in N. Y. State. H. K. Sumner, Jr., came to Erie Co. in 1860, and Aug. 18, 1862, enlisted in Co. I, 145th P. V. I., 2d Corps, under Gen. Hancock, Army of the Potomac. He participated in the bat- tles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness. At the siege of Peters- burg, while his command was capturing the Weldon Railroad, he was captured and re- mained a prisoner 10 months and 6 days at the Libby and Andersonville Prisons. At the close of the war, he was honorably discharged at Jacksonville, Fla., and returned home physically a wreck, and has never entirely recovered from the effects of his imprisonment. He married in 1868. Alvenia March, a native of Mass., and daughter of Andrew March, of Wellsburg, by whom he had 1 child-Frank H. Mr. Sumner owns 106 acres of well-im- proved land, with fine buildings. He is a member of the G. A. R., Wellsburg; is a Re- publican in politics. He was a good soldier and is a good citizen.

LORAN THAYER, farmer, P. O. Conneaut, Ohio, born in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., Jan. 11, 1839, is a son of Luke and Hannah Thayer, both natives of Mass., and who came to Erie Co. in 1812 with 1 child. Luke Thayer took up 420 acres of land. Hisfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He was a stone mason by trade, and built and ran the State Line House for about 15 years. He was the parent of 8 chil- dren, 5 now living; took great interest in church matters, being a member and one of the founders of the M. E. Church at West Springfield. He departed this life July 17, 1866, his widow in Nov. following. Our subject, the youngest child of this pioneer couple, married June 17, 1861, Mary Mervin, a native of the State of N. Y., which union was blessed with 4 children, 3 living-Martha, Sherman E. and Emma. Mrs. Thayer de parted this life Aug. 22, 1871. In Jan., 1872, Mr. Thayer married Abigail Forsyth, a native of Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and daughter of Steven and Mary Forsyth, the former of whom died Nov. 24, 1867; the latter is now residing in Springfield. One child, Luke, has blessed this union. Mr. Thayer owns 110 acres of fine land, his father's old homestead. He is a stanch Republican.

ZACHARIAH THOMAS, farmer, and manufacturer of tile, P. O. West Springfield, was born Oct. 20, 1828, in West Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., the eldest child of Zachariah and Cynthia Thomas, natives of Vt. and State of N. Y. respectively. The former came a poor man to this section of Erie Co. in 1813, where he accumulated a large fortune. Here he reared his family of 8 children, 4 now deceased; built the hotel at West Spring- field, and was its proprietor for many years; he was also an extensive farmer and cattle-dealer. 'He departed this life in 1864, his widow surviving until Feb., 1873. Our subject married, March 19, 1857, Louisa Rea, a native of Springfield Township, Erie Co., and daughter of Samuel Rea, one of its early and prominent settlers, a soldier in the war of 1812, and father of 11 children, 7 now living; he died in Oct., 1883, his wife preceded him in 1855. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have been born 3 children-Jay W., Carl N. and Maggie R. Mr. Thomas owns 700 acres of land mostly improved. He and his brother are extensively manufacturing drain tile, running the only factory of the kind between here and Albion. Our subject has held several township offices. He is a Re- publican in politics.

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A. JUDSON THOMAS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. West Springfield, was born Oct. 19, 1839, in Springfield Township, Erie Co., Penn., son of Zachariah (deceased Dec. 12, 1864), and Cynthia Thomas, early settlers in this county, a brother of Zachariah and Mrs. T. J. Devore (see their sketches). Our subject married, April 9, 1868, Mary L. Cross, a native of this county. and a daughter of James and Louisa Cross, also early settlers; her father was a brother of Wm. Cross. Three children have blessed this union-Emily L., James C., and Raymond W. Mr. Thomas owns about 700 acres of well-improved land, on the most of which he has tenants. He is now living on a part of his father's old home- stead in West Springfield, and follows farming. He has dealt quite extensively in stock, and during the winter months feeds cattle. Previously, for about 4 years, he engaged in mercantile business at West Springfield. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN M. VAN CAMP, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born Dec. 28, 1836, in Fairview Township, Erie Co., Penn., and is the eldest child of Garrett and Julia Van Camp, natives of N. Y. State, who came to Erie Co., at an early day. Garrett Van Camp is a prominent farmer, residing oh his farm in Girard Township; he is the father of 7 children now liv- ing. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1859, with Hannah, daughter of Thomas Thorton, and sister of Joshua and Thomas Thorton, Jr., of Albion. Four children, all living, have blessed this union-Ida M., Clara L., Charles G., and Millie A. Mr. Van Camp pur- chased his farm of 166 acres of land in Springfield Township in 1872. In politics, he is a Republican.

ANDREW M. WALBRIDGE, farmer and hay-dealer, P. O. East Springfield, was- born on the homestead farm, which he now owns, in Springfield , Township. Erie Co., Penn., March 29, 1849. His parents. John S. and Jane Walbridge, natives of Vt. and State of N. Y. respectively, came to this county in 1829, and reared a family of 8 children, all now living. John S. was a prominent farmer, and filled some of the township offices at an early day. He departed this life in 1859, his widow following him in 1872. Our subject, who was the 5th child, married, in 1872, Kittie, born in N. Y. State, daughter of William and Betsey Strickland. Four sons have been born to this union-John J., Carl S., Ralph H. and Lee N. Mrs. Walbridge is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject owns 50 acres of fine land, with beautiful buildings, on the Ridge road, his father's old homestead, on which his grandfather settled, and where his grandmother died. He is also the owner of two hay-presses, and has done an extensive business since 1878. He moves his machines from farm to farm, pressing the hay, which is shipped principally to the coal mines in the center of the State. Mr. Walbridge is also a contractor and one of the most enterprising business men of Springfield Township; is one of the largest growers of straw- berries in this locality.

JOSEPH WELDON, farmer, P. O. West Springfield, was born in Mckean Township, Erie Co., Penn., July 20, 1803, and is the youngest child of David and Mary Weldon, natives of this State, who came to Erie Co. in 1802, from Mifflin Co. David Weldon was a tailor hy trade, but cleared his farm. He reared 5 children, 2 now living. He was one of the first settlers of Mckean Township, and was a prominent man; he died in 1833; his widow followed him in 1848. Our subject married, Nov. 15, 1826, Betsy H. Washburn, a native of the State of N. Y., by whom he had 4 sons, all now deceased. She died May 10, 1836; his second marriage was with Margaret A. Sterrett, a native of Erie Co., and daughter of William and Elizabeth Sterrett, who were among the earliest settlers in the county, com- ing here in 1803. This union has been blessed with 4 children, only 2 surviving-Joseph P .. and Mary E., wife of Seymour D. Ware. Mr. Weldon owns nearly 100 acres of well- improved land, and in his early days was an extensixe cattle-dealer, driving them to the Eastern market. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon are members of the M. E. Church. He was one of the founders of the church at Sterrettania, Erie Co. He and his sons are Republican in politics.

WM. W. WHEELER, farmer and sawyer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in McKean Township, Erie Co., Penn., May 1, 1838, and is the youngest child of James and Bath- sheba Wheeler, natives of Vt. and N. Y. States respectively, and who came to Erie Co. in 1819. They reared a family of 9 children, 7 of whom are living. Mr. Wheeler was a prominent farmer, and took up and cleared 100 acres of land. He departed this life Feb. 19, 1871, his wife having preceded him July 4, 1869. Wm. W., our subject, was married in 1866 to Mary A. Prosser, born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, only daughter of Rev. John Pros- ser, who was born at Edmondson, N. Y., Apr., 1868." His father and 3 brothers were min- isters. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church when he was eighteen years old, and soon studied for the ministry. Receiving his license to preach in 1832, he was or- dained Deacon in 1837, and Elder in 1839. Mr. Prosser and family settled at East Spring- field in 1864, and for the last 20 years of his life was on the superannuated list. He died of pneumonia at his residence in East Springfield Dec. 22, 1882; his funeral sermon was preached to the largest congregation ever assembled in the East Springfield M. E. Church. His remains were interred in the cemetery at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are the parents of 1 child-John H. They own 68 acres of well-improved land, part of which was the homestead of Rev. J. Prosser. Mrs. Wheeler is a consistent member of the M. E. Church. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and of the State police.

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RUEL WHITCOMB, farmer, P. O. East Springfield, was born in Greene Co., N. Y., Apr. 21, 1830, the youngest child born to Ira and Clarissa Whitcomb, natives of Conn .; the former was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject was united in marriage, Dec., 1855, with Mary P. Burr, a native of Delaware Co., N. Y., and a daughter of Cyrus and Sallie Burr, who came to this county with Mr. Whitcomb, with whom they resided. Cyrus Burr departed this life in 1871; his widow, aged ninety-one, is now living with our subject. Four children have been born to this union, 2 surviving-William B. and Washington. Mr. Whitcomb is a sociable, intelligent gentleman, owner of 98 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church at East Springfield. He is a member of the F. & A. M. at Albion. Penn .; politically, a Democrat.

IRA O. WILKINSON, farmer, P. O. North Springfield, was born in Amity Town- ship, Erie Co., Penn., March 17, 1855, and is a son of Ira and Delaney Wilkinson, who were natives of N. Y. State, and came to Erie Co. at an early date. They reared a family of 7 children, 5 of whom are now living. Ira was a prominent farmer, and departed this life Oct., 1854. His widow now resides with her children; her father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject was married, June 8, 1880, to Sophia C. Beckman, of Fairview Township, Erie Co., Penn., born Feb. 15, 1858, and daughter of Louis and Maggie Beck- man, natives of Germany, and early settlers here. One child, dying in infancy, has blessed this union. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson are consistent members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican in principle.

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.

LEANDER ALEXANDER, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, son of James and Jane (McCurdy) Alexander, was born in Venango Co., Penn., Aug. 5, 1830. He was married Oct. 1, 1857, to Mary Ann Smith, who died in 1875. By this union there were 5 children-William, Emma, Anna, David and Clara. Mr. Alexander came to this township in 1872; April 24, 1873, he was united in marriage with Bell Andrus, of Summit Township., by whom he has one child-George T. Mr. Alexander has a fine farm of 130 acres, about 110 improved. Mr. Alexander, wife and daughters, Emma and Anna, are members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Alexander is a leading citizen, has served as Road Commissioner one term; politically, is a Democrat.

ORSON B. ANDRUS, farmer, P. O. Mckean, was born in Mass. Oct. 25, 1823, and is a son of Philemon Andrus, born in Conu., March 2, 1799, married Orpha, born Oct. 14, 1805, daughter of Elisha and Rachel (Belden) Pinny, all natives of Mass. They had a family of 6 children-Orson B., Harriet E., Jane M., Alta E., Mary A. and Isabella R. Philemon Andrus came to Erie Co. in 1836, and settled in Middleboro, residing there 10 years. He filled several offices iu Middleboro and Summit Towuship in his day, among which were Judge of Election and Road Commissioner. He died April 6, 1872. His widow still survives him. Philemon was a son of Leeman Andrus, a native of Conn., drowned in Farmington River, near Hartford, in 1804. Orson B., the subject of this sketch, married Sept. 19, 1850, Lydia M., born Aug. 16, 1822, daughter of Daniel and Amy (White) Wood, the former born in R. I. Feb. 5, 1774, died Feb. 25, 1844; the latter born in Vt., Oct. 14, 1784, died Aug. 8, 1850. By the above marriage there are 2 children- Florence A. L., born Dec. 16, 1853, married Dec. 1, 1874, Thomas R. Smith, of Summit Towuship, where they reside; (they are the parents of 3 children-Mable M., born July 29, 1877; Lee A., born Oct. 27, 1879, dying May 1, 1882); and James B., born April 4, 1882. Her-" bert E. lives with his father on the home farm; he was born June 13, 1861. He is a pronounced advocate of total abstinence, and of all things pertaining to the temperance cause. Our subject and wife are adherents of the United Presbyterian Church; they reside in Summit Township, where they have a farm comprising 125 acres, also 50 in McKean Townsbip, The farm is under a high state of cultivation, is well stocked and the farm buildings are of a superior order. Mr. Andrus is a prominent citizen of Sum- mit Township. Has filled the offices of Road Commissioner, School Director, Assessor, Collector and Judge and Clerk of election in his township at various periods for several years. Politically, he is a Republican.

WILLIAM A. BEAN, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born June 3, 1817, in Nashville, Tenn. He settled in Erie Co. in 1844. in Mckean, now Summit, Township. He was married in Summit Township, Sept. 11, 1848, to Cornelia H., daughter of Benjamin F. and Roxy (Lee) Norris. They have 9 children living-Byron B., Erie A., Helen L., Reginal F., Kit- tie R., Squire C., Ellsworth M., Alfaretta C. and Leoni L. Mr. Bean has 174 acres of land, 100 of which are improved. He has one of the finest farm residences in the township, and his outbuildings are first-class, showing the enterprising, thrifty farmer. In politics, he is a Democrat, and has been School Director of his township 28 years in succession.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 162

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