History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 167

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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DAVID WILSON, farmer, P. O. Union City, one of Erie Co.'s oldest native residents, was born on the homestead in Union Township March 30, 1812, a son of Hugh Wilson, who was born Oct. 16, 1773, at Gray Abbey, Co. Down, Ireland, landing at Wilmington, Del., in 1792. Two years later he joined Gen. Washington on his way to quell the whisky re- bellion at Pittsburgh. He was married to Hannah Framptou, horn July 22. 1774, at Kis- hacoquillas, Mifflin Co., Penn. Mr. Wilson settled in Erie Co., legally acquiring 200 acres from the Holland Land Co., and 400 acres of State lands. In 1798, he brought his wife 200 miles through the wilderness to her new home in Union Township. She was the mother of the first white child born in this township. They were the parents of 9 chil- dren, three now living-Nathaniel, married to Catherine Wethington, residing in Madison Co., Ohio; David; and Rachel, wife of John Smiley, this county. Mrs. Wilson died Feb., 1852, aged seventy-eight. Soon after locating here, Mr. Wilson was commissioned Jus- tice of the Peace of the entire southeastern portions of Erie Co. He resigned in 1817. He helped to protect the building of Perry's fleet at Erie in 1813. He joined the Presby- terian Church under Amos Chase in 1820. Mr. Wilson was a well-read man, and died in the summer of 1851. Our subject, reared in the wilderness, with no advantages of educa- tion, began to study surveying. In 1838, he obtained a practical knowledge of his profes- sion as axman with the surveyors of the P. & E. R. R. He was employed subsequent.y by the Holland Land Co .. surveying in this county. By teaching through the winters, he earned enough to pay for his present farm. at $2.50 an acre, which he cleared and on which he has lived since 1839. Nov. 21, 1839. he married Eliza Jane Thompson, born at St. Charles, Mo., Feb. 23, 1821. Their children are Hugh, married to Rosabel Cross; Sarah, wife of J. N. Smith; Hannah, wife of B. F. Holden, and Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Wil- son were members of the Presbyterian Church, in which the former has been Elder since 1854. Mrs. Wilson died March 18, 1876. Mr. Wilson surveyed and built plank roads through Erie and Crawford Cos .; was also assistant engineer in constructing the Erie & Waterford road. In 1850, he was elected and served for three years as County Survey- or. He surveyed and laid out the Evergreen Cemetery, near Union City. Hishealth fail- ing, he retired in the summer of 1865, and his sons now possess his instruments and follow his profession. Mr. Wilson has held various offices of trust, and for upward of twenty years has been Auditor and Justice of the Peace of Union Township.

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DANIEL B. ALLEN, druggist, Wattsburg, was born Jan. 6, 1830, in Delaware Co., N. Y. His parents, John and Phebe Allen, were natives of same county. In 1848, they moved with their family to Erie Co., Penn., locating on a farm. John Allen departed this life April 24, 1872. His widow resides in Amity Township. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, attending home schools, the Academy at New Berlin, N. Y., and in Water- ford, Erie Co. He taught, during the winter terms, for about 15 years in this county. In 1868, he established his present business, and is running the only drug store in Wattsburg. In addition to drugs, medicines and toilet articles, he keeps a full line of books, stationery and notions. He was united in marriage, April 20, 1875, with Julia Buell, of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. They have 2 children living-Clarence and Arthur. Mr. Allen is an influen- tial, public-spirited citizen of this community.

WILLIAM ALLISON, farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born Jan. 18, 1808, on his present farm, and is a son of William and Nancy (Gilchrist) Allison, who entered land about 1797, which has always been in the family name. Children's names-James, de- ceased; Mrs. Sidney Gifford, deceased; Robert G., deceased; Mrs. Margaret Van Curon, deceased; John, deceased; Mrs. Eleanor Sturgeon, William, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Mr. Allison died Nov. 5, 1825, Mrs. Allison March 27, 1846. Our subject was married, Sept. 24, 1835, to Harriet H., daughter of John and Rachel (White) Carson, both now de- ceased. John Carson came from Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1797, and moved his family in 1801 or 1802. A copper tea-kettle carried by Mrs. Carson on the horn of her saddle is still preserved in the family. He came from Scotland when six years of age. His father came to America some years after, and settled in Perry Co., but died in Erie Co. at the age of ninety-seven. Both are deceased. Our subject, with wife, settled on the old homestead. Of their 6 children, 3 are living-Mrs. Amelia A. Gifford, Mrs. Rachel R. Gifford and James W. Mr. and Mrs. Allison are now enjoying the quiet of a peaceful old age, and are upright, Christian pioneer people, respected by all.

WILLIAM B. APPLEBEE, farmer, P. O. Lake Pleasant, was born April 12, 1834. His father, a native of N. J., came to Erie Co. about 1827, and was married to Mary D. Peck, of Harbor Creek. They came to Venango Township about 1828. Here they cleared a farm and reared 6 children-Mrs. Elsie Bradish, of Michigan; Mrs. Rosetta Austin, of Kan .; Mrs. Nancy Johnson, deceased; William B .; John, in Erie; and Julius, in Amity Township. Mr. Applebee was an honest pioneer citizen; he departed this life April 18, 1873. His widow, aged eighty-eight, is residing with our subject. William B. was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. He was united in marriage, Feb. 24, 1857, with Melissa Edwards, a native of Wayne Co., N. Y. Five children have been born to this union-Mrs. Ella Bradish, living at Fairfield, Mich .; Elsie, living at home; Mrs. Ida Curtis, living at Lake Pleasant, Penn .; Alice and Charles, living at home. Our subject and wife are living on the old homestead, and are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church.

REV. E. H. BALDWIN, minister and farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 24, 1826, in Washington Co., N. Y., and is a son of Ebenezer and Thirza (Murray) Baldwin. natives of Mass. and N. Y. respectively. In 1836, they moved to Amity Township, this county, where they both died-Mr. Baldwin in Oct., 1839, and Mrs. Baldwin April 4, 1864. Five of their 10 children still survive, viz .: Washington, Hiram and David, of Amity Township; Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, of Elk Creek Township, and Ebenezer Hibbard. Our subject was united in marriage, Feb. 12, 1862, with Clarissa A. Platt, who bore him 5 children, viz .: Cheney L .; Thirza M., married to Charles M. Freligh, and died June 21, 1883; Attie May; Ivy M; and Archie R. Mrs. Baldwin died March 15, 1879. She was a true wife, a kind and faithful mother, and was respected by all who knew her. Mr. Bald- win joined the Free-Will Baptist Church in 1861, and was ordained minister June 1, 1873. He is a conscientious and thorough worker, and has done much good in the church. He has a farm of 100 acres, and has been very successful as a farmer. He is a Republican in politics. Mr. Baldwin is a reliable, influential citizen in this township.

J. V. BALDWIN, manufacturer, Wattsburg, was born Nov. 24, 1836, in Washington Co., N. Y. His parents, H. W. and S. E. Baldwin, reside in Amity Township, this coun- ty, where they moved in 1837. Our subject was brought up on the farm, receiving his education in the home schools and at the Waterford Academy. March 6, 1865, he enlisted in the 102d Penn. Reg. He offered himself previously, and was twice refused. He served in the Army of the Potomac, receiving his discharge June 28, 1865. Mr. Baldwin was united in marriage, Nov. 28. 1865, with Phebe Nichols, of Waterford. They are the par-

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ents of 3 children-Kitty, Joseph and Ward. They are giving their children good advan- tages. After his marriage, for 2 years he was a contractor in Union City, Erie Co. He then formed a partnership with George Cowden, for the manufacture of shingles. In 1871, he established the manufactory of what is known as the "D " handles, for shovels, forks, scoops, etc., in partnership with Joseph Deamer, whose interest he bought out in 1879. He has since carried on the business alone, and has the reputation of making a first-class article, and has a large trade, extending from the New England States to St. Louis. He sent the first order that went west of the Mississippi River. Mr. Baldwin is a Democrat in politics, and is one of the influential business men of his township.

SETH M. BALDWIN, manufacturer, Wattsburg, was born February 11, 1856, in Amity Township, Erie Co., where his parents still reside, and where he was brought up, receiving his education in the district schools. When nineteen years of age, he engaged with his brother, J. V. Baldwin, in the handle factory at Wattsburg. He was united in marriage, Jan. 1, 1878, with Sophronia, daughter of Samuel Hayes, of Amity Town- ship. Three children have been born to this union, viz., Earl, Ross and Bret. They have a neat little home on the corner of Main and Jamestown Sts. Dec., 1879, Mr. Baldwin engaged in partnership with Messrs. Gross & Patterson, establishing a shingle and handle factory in the town. Nov. 1, 1883, Mr. Baldwin, in partnership with his brother, R. W. Baldwin, purchased the interest of Gross & Patterson in said factory, and is now doing husiness under the firm name of Baldwin Brothers. They have a first-class establishment, and are making pine and hemlock shingles. broom and fork handles, rake teeth and lath. They have a large trade, extending into the surrounding States, but they ship mostly to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Mr. Baldwin is a Republican in politics, a member of the E. A. U. He is a business man of energy and perseverance, and an upright, reliable citizen.

JOSHUA BANNISTER, SR., farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born July 18, 1820, in Derby, England, where he learned and worked at the trade of pattern maker in iron mills. He married May, 1843, Mary Smithard. They came to America in 1847, stopping a few months at Brooklyn, N. Y., and at Pittsburgh, Penn. They finally located in Erie, where Mr. Bannister worked at his trade several years. In 1855, they purchased a farm of 145 acres in this township, where they now reside; 5 children have been born to this union-Hugh G., Mrs. Elizabeth M. Brace, Mrs. Emma J. Barney, William J. and Joshua J. Mr. Bannister, on March, 27, 1881, lost the use of his left side by a stroke of paralysis. He is an upright citizen, who has the respect of the community. He is a Republican in politics.

HUGH G. BANNISTER, farmer. P. O. East Greene, was born Nov. 27, 1846, in Bol- ton, England, and when five months old was brought to America by his parents, Joshua and Mary (Smithard) Bannister. He was reared principally in Erie; then came with parents to their farm in this township, where he remained until his marriage, April 9, 1872, with Annie Filley, of Greene Township. They have 2 daughters-Frances E. and Sarah A. Mr. Bannister purchased 45 acres, where he has lived since 1876; is an enterprising, indus- trious young farmer; politically, is a Republican.

SUMNER BEMIS, farmer, P. O. Six Mile Creek, was born March 20, 1823, in Che- ; nango Co., N. Y., a son of Jotham and Fannie (Billings) Bemis, natives of Mass., and Chenango Co., N. Y., respectively. The children born to this union were-Henry, who dying, left a son, Chiarles G., and Mrs. Lydia A. Hinton, of Lowville. Mrs. Bemis died in the spring of 1828, and subsequently Mr. Bemis married Martha Kingsley. In 1837, they located in the northwestern part of this township, and cleared a farm, but, in 1858, they moved West, remaining in Iowa 4 and in Kan. 20 years, finally settling in Richardson Co., Neb., where the family still reside, and where Mr. Bemis died in 1881. Our subject was reared on a farm and attended the limited schools. He was united in marriage, June 29, 1848, with Eleanor, a daughter of Griffith Hinton, a native of Wales, whose parents, with a large family, located in Erie Co. in the year 1800. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died at his daughter's house, March 15, 1881, aged ninety-six. Mr. and Mrs. Bemis settled on the homestead, taken up by the former's father, which has never been out of the family, where they expect to pass the remainder of their days. They have 200 acres under good cultivation. The children born to this union are Fannie, who died Feb. 13, 1870, in her 20th year: Seth, married to Lida Fritts: Sumner, Jr., Ella, Elmer E., Henry and Geary. Mrs. Bemis is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bemis was School Director 12 years, and has held various township offices, and supports all public-spirited enterprises, and has been a life-long Republican.

CHARLES G. BEMIS, farmer, P. O. Six Mile Creek, was born Aug. 11, 1851, in this township. His father, Henry Bemis, was a native of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., and came with his father. Jotham Bemis, to this township about the year 1840. Here he was married, Nov. 20, 1845, to Rachel, a daughter of Griffith Hinton, born April 4, 1819. They were the parents of 3 children-Charles G. died in childhood; Rachel Ann died in child- hood, and Charles G., our subject. Mrs. Bemis, departed this life Jan. 8, 1859, and Mr. Bemis July 9, 1863. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. He was united in marriage, April 30, 1873, with Emma Henderson, who departed this life May 8, 1880. Mr. Bemis subsequently married her sister, Ella Henderson, Nov.

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39, 1881, by whom he has 1 son-Glenn Henry. Mr. Bemis now lives on his father's old homestead. He is a Republican in politics.

COL. JOHN H. BENNETT, farmer and proprietor of saw mill, P. O. Wattsburg, was born July 8, 1808. in Delaware Co., N. Y., and is a son of John and Betsey (Harley) Ben- nett, natives of Conn., who came to Erie Co. in 1829, and settled where our subject now lives. They passed long and useful lives, and died, Mr. Bennett Dec. 28, 1851, in his seventy-eighth year, and Mrs. Bennett in 1864, aged over eighty-three years. Our subject came to Erie in 1828, a year before the family, and was one of the early settlers of this township. He located on a farm, and in 1829, he and his father purchased the saw mill of Nimes & Ball, located on the East Branch of French Creek. He-was united in marriage in Jan., 1833, with Mary Etta Foote. Of their family of 7, 2 children are now living- Victor H. and John. Mrs. Bennett departed this life April, 1851. Our subject has been industrious and successful, and has acquired a farm of 417 acres of finely-improved land, situated on French Creek, within 1 mile of Wattsburg. Besides this property, he owns a first-class saw mill and cider mill, run by steam. He manufactures lumber, shingles, etc. The Colonel is a Democrat in politics, and has served as Commissioner of Venango Town- ship. He is the oldest pioneer resident, and is regarded by the whole community as a use- ful and influential citizen .-

VICTOR H. BENNETT, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Feb. 15, 1843, in Venango Township. He was reared on the farm of his father, Col. John H. Bennett (see sketch), and was educated in the township schools and in the select schools of Wattsburg. He then assisted his father in the saw mill. He was united in marriage, Oct. 15, 1867, with Mariett Bingham, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., but resident of North East Township, this county. Her father, Jonathan Bingham, was also a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., but is now a resident of Vineland, N. J .: her mother died at. North East, Penn., in 1872; 4 children have been born to this union-Lucia M., Nellie (deceased), John H. F. and Minetta A. They moved to their present farm, consisting of 100 acres, adjoining the bor- ough of Wattsburg. It was one of the first settled farms in the township, once owned by the well-known pioneer, Nathan Jones. Mr. Bennett has made valuable improvements, almost entirely cleared it of stumps, and there is no farm in the township under better cul- tivation. Besides this farm he owns 26 acres of land near Lowville. He is a Democrat in politics; has served as School Director of Venango Township 3 years; is a member of the K. of H., Lodge No. 539 Wattsburg. Our subject has given his children good educa- tional advantages. He is much interested in geology and archaeology, and possesses many interesting relics. In 1878, he was employed as a State detective, and was very success- ful in his 3 years' engagement. He is a worthy representative of one of the oldest fam- ilies in the county.

DANIEL D. T. BENNETT. M. D., Wattsburg, was born April 28, 1810, in Harpers- field, Delaware Co., N. Y., and is a son of John and Betsey Bennett. He received his education in the schools of his native county, and in Aug., 1829, moved with his father's family to Erie Co., Penn. In Oct., 1830, he returned to Delaware Co., and was married, in the latter part of Dec. of same year, to Mary A. Butler, a native of same county. In May, they moved to Erie Co., and settled where they have since resided; having prepared himself for the medical profession, Dr. Bennett began practice in the spring of 1844. He built up a large practice for several years, till ill health and other business interests les- sened it for some years, the Doctor attending only such families as urged him. July 4, 1876, he became a member of the Eclectic association of Penn., receiving the honorary degree of M. D., at Franklin, Penn. Besides attending to his large practice, the Doctor has managed an estate of 273 acres of finely-improved land, on French Creek, near Wattsburg. To the Doctor and Mrs. Bennett have been born 8 children, 4 surviving-Phebe, Elizabeth; Augusta, wife of T. W Stewart, of North East, Penn., have 2 sons, Bennett A. and Charles T .; and Daniel W., married to Anna E. Seeburn, of Mercer, Mercer Co., Penn., have 5 children, Frank M., Celestia A., Mary S., Myra A. and Daniel D. T. Mrs. Bennett departed this life Jan. 22, 1883. She was a member of the M. E. Church, and was a devoted wife and mother. Her death was a loss to the entire community. Dr. Bennett is, in poli- tics, a Republican. He has a thorough knowledge of his profession, in which he has been a successful and popular practitioner; has reared an intelligent family, and is one of the useful and intelligent citizens of Venango Township.

DANIEL R. BOVEE, farmer and mechanic, P. O. Lowville, was born Feb. 10, 1841, in Gibsonville, Genesee Co., N. Y. His father, William R. Bovee, a native of Mass., moved to N. Y., and there married Maria Quakenbush. They moved to Titusville, Craw- ford Co., Penn., in 1850, where Mr. Bovee died Jan. 18. 1857. Mrs. Bovee married An- drew Hays in 1861, and moved to Erie Co. Our subject enlisted September 2, 1861, in the 111th Reg. P. V. I. He served in the Army of Virginia under Gen. Pope, and was honor- ably discharged for disability Feb. 11, 1863. He was married, July 3, 1864, to Lucina Ray- mond, of Greenfield Township, this county. They have 3 children-Ada C., June R. and Irl C. In 1877, Mr. Bovee settled on his present farm, near Lowville, which comprises 27 acres. He is politically a Republican; a member of the F. & A. M., G. A. R., and member of the Grand Lodge of the K. of H. He possesses the respect and confidence of the entire community.

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H. W. BOYD, dealer in boots and shoes, Lowville, was born Aug. 14, 1809, in County Down, Ireland. His parents, William and Elizabeth Boyd, came to Union County, Penn., in 1820. They moved, in 1829, to Greenfield Township, Erie Co., and afterward settled in Venango Township, where they purchased a farm. Here Mrs. Boyd died July 30, 1844, and Mr. Boyd Oct. 5, 1847. Our subject was brought up on a farm, and received his edu- cation in the limited schools of those early days. He was engaged in working on public works in Ohio for about a year, and subsequently was employed in various public enter- prises, and in working at the carpenter's trade. He was united in marriage, Nov. 1, 1833, with Sallie Ann Robbins. They settled on a farm in this township, and were the parents of 12 children, of whom are now living-Julia Ann, wife of D. Kaut, of Mich .; Mrs. Mary E. Vandenburg; John, now in Erie; William S., Mrs. Emma J. Blackmore, Sylvester H., George A. and Mrs. Vashti Patterson. In 1879, Mr. Boyd moved to Lowville, and opened a boot and shoe store. His wife died Dec. 22, 1880. She had been a devoted and kind companion, and an indulgent mother, loved and respected by the whole community. Mr. Boyd, afterward, in May, 1881, married Mrs. Nancy Dibble, who died Aug., 1883. Mr. Boyd is now keeping store in Lowville. He is a Democrat in politics; an honest respected pioneer citizen of this township.

HENRY BROOKS, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born in Birmingham, England, Apr. 21, 1846, son of Josiah and Ann Brooks, who came to America in 1848, and located in the city of Erie where the former plied his trade, that of a scale-maker and gunsmith. About 1859, they purchased a farm in this township and moved on it. This place was pur- chased in 1880 by our subject, and his father now resides in Wesleyville. Henry Brooks was united in marriage, Oct. 27, 1870, with Marilla Brace, who has borne him 2 children- Ona Belle and Ediuund Josiah. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are members of the Presbyterian Church, and also of the Patrons of Husbandry. Mr. Brooks is a man of fine principles and of strict integrity. He is a Republican in politics.

PLINY CHAPIN, retired farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Feb. 25, 1805, in Madison Co., N. Y. His parents, Daniel and Alice Chapin, both natives of Mass., were married in N. Y. About 1812, they moved to Ontario Co., N. Y., and Mr. Chapin entered the U. S. Army, serving 6 months in the war of 1812. About 1815, they moved to Otsego Co., where they remained until 1827, when they came to Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn. The country was then new, with but few clearings or roads. When Pliny was twenty-two years of age, he purchased a farm, and his parents resided with him until their deaths. The father died Oct., 1842, and the mother Feb., 1844. They were the parents of 12 children, 5 still living-Pliny, Philander B., Jonathan, Mrs. Orilla Williams and Mrs. Hannah Howard. Our subject was united in marriage, Jan. 14, 1830, with Hannah Smith, a native of this township. They are the parents of 3 children, viz .: Betsy, deceased in infancy; Orrin, who died from exposure, July 25, 1865, in the U. S. service, aged twenty- seven; and Sabrina, who married George H. Howard, by whom she has 1 son-Pliny. They live on the old homestead, near Wattsburg. Mrs. Chapin departed this life Jan. 10, 1873. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a devoted wife and mother. and her loss was deeply felt. Mr. Chapin in a Republican in politics; has served as Treasurer and Justice of the Peace in Venango Township. He is a man of sterling character, and of great influence and usefulness in the community.

JONATHAN CHAPIN, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 3, 1818, in Butter- nuts, Otsego Co., N. Y. He came with his father's family to Venango Co. in 1827, and was reared on a farm adjoining the village of Lowville. Mr. Chapin was united in mar- riage, Sept. 26, 1842, with Abigail McClure. Three children are the fruits of this union, viz .: Eugenia, wife of Spencer Butler, and the mother of 4 children; I. P. A., who enlisted in the 111th Reg. P. V. I., and was killed at the battle of Lookout Mountain May 24, 1864; and Emily Alice. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Chapin moved on a place just west of Wattshurg, where they resided until 1871, when they located on their present farm, consisting of 210 acres of finely improved land. Mr. Chapin is a man with a fine con- stitution, great strength of mind, and firmness of principle; a Republican in politics. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

NORMAN CHAPIN, deceased, was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., April 29, 1811, and came to Venango Township in 1824, with his parents, Pliny and Eliza (Bennett) Chapin, who died here years ago. Our subject was united in marriage, Feb. 2, 1840, with Mary J. Barney, born in Chittenden Co., Vt., Aug. 8, 1819. daughter of John and Clarissa Barney, who came to Erie Co. in 1832, and died in Greene Township. Five of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Chapin are living-Lucius M., Ebert N., Mrs. Sarah Sophia Wiard, Hervey R. and Mintern B. Our subject was an upright pioneer citizen, and departed this life Jan. 26, 1877. His widow lives with her son Mintern B. He was married, Oct. 26, 1877, to Lelia Howard, by whom he has 1 daughter-Ezma M. He is an enterprising young farm- er, enjoying the respect and confidence of the community.

LUCIUS M. CHAPIN, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born July 16. 1842, in Venango Township, son of Norman Chapin. He attended the schools of the home district, and Waterford Academy 1 term. He has taught 3 terms in this township. He enlisted Aug., 1861, in the 83d Reg. P. V. I. He was wounded at the 2d battle of Bull Run, losing the

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 167

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