History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 163

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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SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.

OSCAR F. DUNN. farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born June 24, 1826, in what is now Summit Township, and is a son of William and Mary J. (McCann) Dunn. Mr. Dunn's grandfather, Oliver Dunn, settled in Erie Co. in 1797. William Dunn, the father of sub- ject of this sketch, was born in 1798, and was said to be the first white male child born in Erie Co .; he died in 1880, aged eighty-two years and one month. Oscar F. Dunn has been twice married; first to Matilda R. Ewing, Nov. 6, 1851, who died May 3, 1857. His second wife was Mary E. Miner, of Mill Creek, whom he married April 30, 1860; her decease oc- curred Sept. 25, 1876. Mr. Dunn attends the U. P. Church, though not a member. He has served as Collector several terms, and also as School Director. He has always been a Republican.

JACKSON J. GRAHAM, farmer, P. O. Godard, was born in Erie Co. in 1825. His grandfather, James Graham, settled in what is now Summit Township in 1801, mov- ing his family and household goods on horseback from Bellefonte, Centre Co., Penn. Wm. Graham, the father of Jackson J., died in Aug., 1882, aged eighty-seven years. In 1864, our subject was united in marriage with Lavina Robinson, of Mill Creek Township. One child has been born to this union -Emma E. Mr. Graham is now serving his second term as Commissioner of Summit Township. Politically, he is a Democrat.

AN OLD SETTLER GONE.

William Graham, one of the earliest settlers in Erie County, died yesterday morning at his home in Summit Township, at the advanced age of eighty-six years and nine months. Mr. Graham was born io Belle- fonte, Centre Co., Penn .. Nov. 21, 1795, coming to Erie County with his parents in 1801. They located about six miles south of the city of Erie, in what was then Crawford Co. He lived with his parents until 1818, when he purchased the farm he ever after lived on from George W. Reed. Mr. Graham endured all the hardships incident to clearing and cultivating a new country. He came all the way from Centre County on horseback through dense and boundless forests, only broken here and there with a narrow path, only to be followed by the blazed trees along them. He was the oldest of a family of seven children, all of whom have died in years gone by. Mr. Graham was a soldier of the war of 1812, in which he served with great credit, although scarcely seventeen years of age when war was declared. He was a man of sterling honesty and uprightness, admired and respected by his neighbors. In all his unusually long life, he never was in any court as either plaintiff or defendant in a law suit, a fact that speaks volumes of his undeviatiog integrity and honorable dealings with his fellow-men. For 20 years he acted as Justice of the Peace, conducting the affairs of his district in so suc- cessful a manner that it was rarely ever heard of in court. Mr. Graham leaves une son-Jackson-and one daughter-Mrs. Clark Ewing-hoth of whom live on their father's farm. He was one of the first subscribers of the Weekly Observer when it was started, and he has taken it without a break from that time to the present.

Erie Observer, Aug. 25, 1882.

ABRAM HERSHEY, farmer, P. O. Erie. was born Sept. 5, 1828, in Donegal, Lancas- ter Co., Penn .; he is a son of Benj. and Mary (Zook) Hershey, who settled in Mill Creek, Erie Co., in 1832. Mr. Hershey was united in marriage, March 18, 1852, in McKean Town- ship, with Fanny. daughter of Samuel and Mary M. (Froy) Toner ; 3 children were boru to this union-William W., Henry B. and Samuel A. Mr. and Mrs. Hershey are members of the Lutheran Church ; he has a farm of 200 acres, under a high state of cultivation, and a good residence and outbuildings ; he has never held office ; has always voted the Republican ticket.

ARTHUR O. HILL, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in N. H. in 1823, and settled in Erie County with his parents in 1832. Our subject was united in marriage in 1846, with Mary Ann Hale, by whom he has 8 children, all liviug. Mr. Hill has served two terms as Road Commissioner of his township, and several terms as School Director ; politically, is a Democrat.

JOHN D. JACKSON, farmer, P. O. Godard. was born in this township Feb. 24, 1847, and is a son of James and Mary (Davidson) Jackson, who came from N. Y. and settled in what is now Summit Township in 1825. James had 10 children-Mary E., Rebecca J., Nancy C., William A., Smith I., Ira V. B., Sarah A., James P., Florence and John D. Smith I. and Ira V. B. enlisted in Company B, 145th Penn. Reg. Smith I. was honorably discharged after 2 months' service on account of disability, and is now living in Ill. Ira was in the battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862, and died Dec. 25 of the same year. John D., our subject, was married, Nov. 11, 1875, to Emma J., daughter of John Myers, of Greene Township, by whom he has 1 child, Porter M. Mr. Jackson has served as Au- ditor of his township 2 terms, and been on the Board of Election. In politics, he is a Democrat.

NOAH W. JEWETT, farmer, P. O. Waterford, Penn., is a native of Erie Co., born Feb. 28, 1823, in Waterford Township. He is a son of Samuel and Lory (Porter) Jewett, who settled in Waterford, Erie Co., in 1801, died October 22, 1857, aged eighty-two years. Mr. Jewett was married in Waterford Sept. 24, 1846, to Caroline A., daughter of Lewis and Annie Thomas. Their children were Isadore C., Delancy S., Hester E., Anna B., Ad- dison P. and Jay, the last dying in infancy. Mr. Jewett moved from Waterford to Sum- mit Township in 1858, and owns a fine farm of 193 acres. His wife died Oct. 10, 1876; he has been elected to the office of School Director for 4 years, Assessor and Collector each 1 year, and Delegate to the Congressional Convention in 1882. In early manhood he voted the Whig ticket, casting his first vote for Gen. Scott for President. He joined the Republican party on its organization; and was a Delegate to the first Republican Convention held in Erie Co. He was drafted during the war of the rebellion, March, 1865, serving in Co. K, 102d Reg., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.

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ERASTUS LAWRENCE, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born in Albany Co., N. Y., and is a son of Joseph and Jerusha (Austin) Lawrence, who settled in Greene Township, Erie Co., in 1831. Mr. Lawrence was united in marriage, July 12, 1838, in Springfield, to Jane R., daughter of Amos and Martha (Rose) Hilborn, by whom he has had 5 children-Celestia and Buel both died March 24, 1842, and were buried in one coffin. The surviving are-Watson E., married Agnes H. Osborn; Frank H., married to Kitt Palmer, and Eva J., wife of Geo. H. Topper. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence came to Summit Township in 1860, where they have since resided. and have always attended the M. E. Chureh. Mr. Lawrence's son, Watson, enlisted in the U. S. Navy, at the age of eighteen, Aug. 1, 1864, serving to the close of the war. Our subject was formerly a Whig, but is now a Republican.

CLARK LININGER, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born in this township April 15, 1841, and is a son of John P. and Christiana (Carroll) Lininger, who settled in what is now Summit Township about 1830. The children were 12, viz .: Eliza, Joshua, Matilda, Clark, Isaac, Washington, Miranda, Fannie, Mary, Thompson, Susan and Carrie. Of these Washington and Clark were in the late war, enlisting Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. B, 145th Penn. Regt. Washington was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. Clark was in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. At the latter he was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison 2 weeks, when he was exchanged, and rejoined his regiment at Annapolis. He was married, May 31,1871, to Eunice, daughter of James and Emily (Starr) Beardsley, by whom he has 3 children-Ella B., Hattie M. and Claude S. Mrs. Lininger is a member of the United Presbyterian Church.

JOHN J. MARQUART, farmer, P. O. Godard, was born June 28, 1845, in Germany. He emigrated to America with his parents, Jacob and Catherine Marquart, when eight years of age, landing at N. Y., shortly afterward coming to Erie, where he learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed for several years. On July 16, 1874, he was united in matrimony with Philipena, daughter of Ludwig and Catherine Blass. By this uniou there have been born 5 children, as follows: John, Dora, Edward, Ellen and Olga. In 1874, Mr. Marquart settled where he now resides. He is the owner of 134 acres of land, partly in Greene aud Summit Townships. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

DAVID W. NICHOLS, farmer, P. O. Godard, was born in Madison Co., N. Y., June 7, 1825, and is a son of Rowland and Abigail (Wooley) Nichols, who settled in what is now Summit Township in 1827. Rowland was a son of Jonathan Nichols, of Madison Co., N. Y., and had 2 children-David W. and Dwight. The latter died in infancy. David W. was married in Sept., 1851, to Elvira, daughter of John Dunn, who was among the first settlers in what is now Summit Township. By this union there were 4 children- Annette E., wife of A. H. Graves, of Ottumwa ; Ira: Elry J., who married Cora Curtis, and lives in this township ; Anson, who married Lona Davis, resides in Erie; and Burr D. Mr. Nichols has been honored with almost every office in the gift of his township. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JOHN OSBORN, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in Devonshire, England, January 24, 1813, and is a son of James and Mary (White) Osborn. He married, March 25, 1838, Martha Longman, also a native of Devonshire, and had a family of 6 children, of whom Edward, John L. and Thomas are dead, and William, Seth and Alfred are now living. Of this family, John L. volunteered Aug. 14, 1862, in Co. B, 145th Regt. P. V. I., 2d Corps, under Maj. Geu. W. S. Hancock, Army of the Potomac. He was with his regiment at the battle of Antietam, Md., and was killed in the battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 15, 1862. Mr. Osborn came to America in 1841, and settled in McKean Township in 1842, where he took up 50 acres of land. His wife died April 20, 1866, and he married, Nov. 7, 1866, Ma- tilda Smalley, born Sept. 28, 1830, and is a daughter of Jolin and Sabine Kiel. Four chil- dren have been born to this union-John, born Sept. 30, 1867; Martha, Sept. 26, 1869; Grant, Aug. 5, 1871; and Mary, Feb. 29, 1874. When Summit Township was organized, Mr. Osborn was one of the first School Directors, and held the office 4 years. He is the owner of 3 farms, of 54, 79 and 115 acres respectively; the latter is the home farm, 40 acres of which are in MeKean Township. Mr. Osborn is an adherent of the U. P. Church; po- litically, is a Republican.

CHARLES OSBORN, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born Nov. 17, 1822, iu Devonshire, England, and is a son of James and Mary (White) Osborn, who came to this county in 1845. Mr. Osborn came to Erie Co. in 1843, settling in what is now Summit Township. He was married, Dec. 25, 1846, in Mckean Township, to Mary, daughter of Richard and Agnes (Stoneman) Hearn. They are the parents of 6 children-Agnes H., Hearn J., Han- nah B., Samuel, Winfield and Frank. Mr. Osborn and wife have been , members of the M. E. Church 35 years. He owns 150 acres of land, 130 of which are under cultivation. He is a thrifty, enterprising farmer; has lived on this farm 36 years. In politics, is a Re- publican.

HEARN J. OSBORN, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born Jan. 11, 1848, in McKeau Township, this county, and is a son of Charles and Mary (Hearn) Osborn, natives of Eng- land, who settled in Erie Co., in 1843. Oursubject was united in marriage, April 15, 1874, with Clara Hinkson, of Summit Township. Mr. Osborn has 50 acres of land under good cultiva- tion. In politics, is a Republican.

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ORA PARKER, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born in Berry, Vt., Nov. 10, 1810, and is a son of Jonas and Amanda (Allen) Parker, who settled'in Mill Creek Township, Erie Co., in 1814. Mr. Parker was married in Mill Creek, Oct. 20, 1842, to Emily, daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Clark) Martin, who settled in Erie Co. in 1800; 6 children were born to this union. Sophia J., Cassius C., David C., Emily F., Ora F. and Jonas A., both daughters, and David died within a week, of diphtheria, in 1863. In 1842, Mr. Parker left Mill Creek and settled in what is now Summit Township, where he has since resided. He has a farm of 200 acres under cultivation, and cleared by himself. He has been Collector one term, and served as School Director several terms. Mr. Parker was formerly a Whig, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party.

AMOS RIPLEY, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born in Mckean Township, Nov. 20, 1843, and is a son of Edward and Lavina (Barford) Ripley, who came from Lan- caster Co., settling in Mckean in 1833. Edward Ripley's children were-Henry, born Jan. 7, 1840. and Amos. Amos first married, Aug. 27, 1872, in Erie, Mary B., daughter of John and Mary Whiteman ; and again, Jan. 18, 1877, to Isabel Whiteman, a sister of his first wife. Mr. Ripley occupies the old homestead, most of it having been cleared by his father. His brother Henry resides with him.

KING ROBISON, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, was born June, 1809, in County Donegal, Ireland, and is a son of William and Jane (Ewing) Robison. Mr. Robison settled in Erie Co. about 1822, and was married, Oct. 21, 1847, to Jane, daughter of James and Eliz- abeth King, of Waterford. She was born in Belfast, Ireland, and reared in Buffalo, N. Y. Her parents were among the early settlers of Waterford Township. To this union have been born 6 children, viz .: Serena J., Irena, Pressly, Tillie, George, and M. Lucinda, who died Nov., 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Robison have been members of the United Presbyterian Church about 30 years. Mr. Robison has a farm of about 190 acres, about 130 improved, and most of which he has cleared himself. In politics, he is a stanch Republican.

HARRY O. ROOT, farmer, P. O. Erie, is a son of Roger and Florinda (Miner) Root. He was born in Winchester, Conn., Aug. 23, 1810, and moved to Erie with his parents when seven years of age; he married in 1838 Eliza, daughter of Capt. Warren Foot, who settled in this county in 1804. The issue of this marriage was Warren F., George, Allen P. and Florinda. During his residence in Summit Township, Mr. Root has held nearly every local office. In the early times, he was a Whig and Anti-Mason, but joined the Re- publican party on its organization, and has since voted that ticket. His wife died in 1882, aged seventy-two years.

HENRY STUEVA, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, Penn., was born April 17, 1832, in Prus- sia, and is a son of Christopher and Catherine Stueva. Our subject settled in Erie Co. in 1851, and was united in marriage, April 1, 1855, with Elizabeth Finner of Summit Town- ship. They have been the parents of 9 children-Christiana, John H., Mary C., George M .. Frank B., Lizzie A., Charles W., Abner A. and Bertha C. Mr. Stueva first located in Mckean Township, moving to Summit, where he now resides, in 1873. His father-in-law, John M. Finner, settled on the place in 1842, making most of the clearing. Mr. and Mrs. Stueva are members of the Evangelical Association, and have been since 1852. In politics, he is a Republican.

JOHN C. VEIT, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in Germany March 8, 1838, and is a son of John M. and Margaret (Knodle) Veit, who settled in Mckean Township in 1840. He was married, Nov. 19, 1865, to Helen, daughter of Nathan Stafford, who settled in what is now Summit Township in 1823. The issue of this marriage was 3 children-Della, Tra- vers and Roy. The Staffords were among the early settlers of Mckean and Summit Town- ships; they were enterprising citizens, and did much to improve the county in its early settlement. Nathan had 6 children-George W., Montgomery, Nancy, Mary J., Helen and Alice. He died in Summit in 1881, at the age of seventy-five. John C. Veit, our subject, was in the late war, enlisting Aug. 11, 1862; was in the battles of Antietam, Fredericks- burg, Gettysburg, and the campaign of the Wilderness and Petersburg. At the latter he was taken prisoner, and confined in Andersonville and Florence Prisons 9 months. He was then exchanged, and rejoined his regiment near Washington, D. C., and was honor- ably discharged in June, 1865.

CAPT. MARITONO. WAY, farmer, P. O. Godard, was born in this township Feb. 11, 1840, and is a son of Daniel F. and Adeline (Fritts) Way, who settled in Erie Co. in 1830. Capt. Way married, Dec. 16, 1868, Isadore C., daughter of Noah and Caroline Jewett ; they have a family of 6 children-Daniel B., Hattie B., Glady M., Nick, Glenn and Ethel. Mr. Way has hield the offices of Assessor, School Director, and is now serving his second term as Road Commissioner in his township. At the beginning of the war, Capt. Way was one of the first to respond to the call of President Lincoln for 75,000 men to put down the rebellion ; served 3 months as a private, and was honorably discharged June 6. same year; he then re-enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, for 3 years, or during the war. Was third Sergeant in Co. B, 145th Penn. Reg .; was promoted to Orderly Sergeant, and soon after to the rank of Captain ; he participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Antietam, Sharps- burg and Gettysburg, and in other smaller engagements. He was wounded in left forearm at Gettysburg, and was mustered out with the regiment in June, 1865, when he returned

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to Summit Township, and has aince resided on the old homestead. In politics, Capt. Way is a Republican.

ZELOTES L. WEBSTER, farmer, P. O. Kearsarge, Penn., was born in this county Dec. 5. 1814; his father, Eli Webster, settled in Erie Co., in 1803. Our subject married in 1840 Mary Ann White, of Crawford Co. They have had 12 children-Charlotte, born in 1841; Frank D., born in 1843; Alden, born in 1845: Emma, in 1847; Clara, in 1849; Ida, in 1851: Agnes, in 1853; Blanche, in 1855; Kate, in 1857; Cora, in 1858; Lee White, in 1860; Ross M., in 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Webster, are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. Web- ster has held several township offices, and has been Justice of the Peace for 38 years. In politics, he is a Republican.

UNION TOWNSHIP.

O. L. ABBEY, physician, Union City, was born in Wayne Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1843. His father, Herman, waa a native of Conn., and his mother, Jane Smith Abbey, was of Scotch-Irish descent. They were among the pioneers of Union Township. and after mar- riage settled in Wayne Co., where they both died. They raised a family of 8 children, 7 of whom survive. The subject of this sketch acquired his primary education in the acade- my of Waterford, Erie Co. He took a thorough course of studies under the instruction of Dr. Humphrey, of this city, and completed his medical studies at the University of Buffalo, where he graduated in the class of 1864. He began the practice of his profession at Mt, Washington, Butler Co. The following year he removed to. Wattsburg, and two years later to this city, where he has since been in constant and successful practice. The firm of Abbey, Gracer & Co. erected the chair factory in Union City, and Dr. Abbey was identi- fied in the erection of the Keystone Block, which is a monument to him and other enter- prising spirits. He was married in this county in 1877 to Miss Roxie McLean, a native of this county. Dr. Abbey is a member of the Presbyterian Church; is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and the K. of H.

CHESTER W. BACON, farmer, P. O. Union City, was born in Phelps, Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1822. His mother, Roxy Bacon, died in Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb., 1828. His i father, Henry C., was a native of Whately, Mass., and a son of Jonathan Bacon, a pioneer of Genesee and Chenango Cos., a soldier of the Revolutionary war, who died in Genesee Co. in 1833. Henry C. Bacon settled on the present farm of his son in 1840, where he lived till his decease in 1862, in his 72d year. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. Of his children, 3 are now living-Daniel S., Chester W. and Wells W. Chester W, married, in 1849, Rosanah Hale, a native of Chenango Co., N. Y., by whom he has had 2 children, both living-Charles H. and Jennie L. Mr. Bacon has always lived on the home- stead farm, and is well and favorably known among the citizens and pioneers.

L. G. BARNES, farmer, P. O. Union City, waa born on the homestead in this town ship in 1835. His father, Rev. Levi Barnes, was born February 25, 1796, in North Canaan, Conn., and in 1818 was married to Susan Capron, and in 1820 with his wife and one child took up the farm occupied by our subject in Erie Co. The journey from Utica, N. Y., was made in a sleigh. He was converted when eighteen, and licensed to exhort in 1822; was ordained a Deacon in 1853, and an Elder in 1863. The pioneer preachers always found a warm welcome at his home. He spent 57 years in this county, enduring many hardships. He took an active part in establishing schools, churches, etc., and in 1834 was elected and for several years served as Capt. of a company of militia. His son preserves his sword. Mrs. Barnes after a lingering illness died in the faith May 10, 1877; he followed her May 19, 1877. The church lost a pillar, and the people a worthy citizen. Their chil- dren now living are Charles G., John Vincent, Harriet, Hannalı E., Alpheus, L. G. and Susan A. Nathan S. died 1} years after his parents' deaths. Our subject married in 1857 Mary M. Shelmadine, of this county, who has borne him 6 children, 5 living-Olive A. (wife of J. M. Carroll), Alice N. (wife of F. S. Carroll), May R., Emma A. and Jennie L. Mr. Barnes has always resided on the homestead. He has served as School Director some years, and is a consistent member of the M. E. Church.

WILLIAM P. BILES, JR., physician, Union City, born in 1850 in Greenwood Town- ship, Crawford Co., Penn., is a son of William P. and Martha Anna (Murdick) Biles, natives of Washington Co., and Lawrence, Penn., respectively. The former, now en- gaged in stock-raising, has been a resident of Crawford Co. 50 years, and though a prom- inent man, never accepted office. Four of his children are living-John C., residing at Chanute, Kan,; Mary C., wife of Wm. Aunorer, of Crawford Co. ; James W. and Wm. P., Jr. Andrew enlisted in Co. F, 38th P. V. I., in 1861, and received his death wound in the seven days' fight before Richmond. Our subject received hia medical education at the Eclectic Institute at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated in 1879. Soon after receiving

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his degree, he practiced his profession at Mill Village, Erie Co. June, 1883, the Doctor came to Union City, and opened an office, and is doing a large and lucrative practice, being un- usually successful with all cases brought to him. He married in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1874, Sarah E. Dilley. The surviving children born to this union are Bertha M. and William E. The family are members of the M. E. Church. Dr. Biles is a member of the State Medical Association of Penn., and President of the Northwestern Medical Association. He was for years a member of the Penn. State Police, and he is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of H. and R. T. of T.

W. O. BLACK, Postmaster, Union City, was born in Meadville, Penn., in 1823, and is the 3d child of William and Phebe (Jones) Black. The mother, a native of Meadville, was a daughter of Robert Jones, of Scotch descent, a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and who had 3 sons in the war of 1812, one of whom now resides in Crawford Co., Penn. Will- iam Black, born near Pittsburgh. was a son of John Black, who, with his brother, James, emigrated to America, from Ireland, at an early date. James went Sonth, and his where- abouts are not known. John settled in Penn., served in the war of 1812, and resided at Meadville until his death. William Black in early lite farmed, and traveled on horseback from Pittsburgh to Warren, Penn., carrying the mail. Later, he engaged in mercantile trade at Meadville. In 1859, he moved to Union City, where he lived in retirement nntil he was accidentally killed while walking on the rail of the P. & E. road, in 1870. His wife and mother died in Ill., but are interred here. Five of their children survive-Caro- line, Margaret, Katie, John D. and our subject. W. O. Black, though reared on a farm in early life, was a salesman in Meadville and in Erie City, to which he came in 1844. In 1847, he opened a stock of goods for a Buffalo house, running a grist mill and saw mill in connection. He then farmed for 8 years in this township. In 1866, he sold this farm, and manufactured oil barrels. He also largely engaged in stock-dealing until 1880, when he was appointed Postmaster. Mr. Black took an active part during the late war, assisting to raise the 83d, 111th and the 145th Regs., and also served as a Surgeon, doing active work at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, where his brother John was pierced by 3 bullets. Mr. Black married, in this county. Elizabeth R., danghter of Judge M. Sterrett, of Erie City, by whom he has the following-named children: Ada, Emma, Mary, Jessie, Nettie and William. Mr. Black served as County Treasurer (in 1859), in the City Conncil. as Commissioner and in various local offices, always giving satisfaction to his constituents.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 163

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