History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 168

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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thumb and first finger of the left hand, and discharged on account of disability Feb., 1863. Mr. Chapin was united in marriage, Oct. 1, 1866. with Viola M., daughter of Samuel K. Bayle. She was born Oct. 1, 1848. They have # children living-Addie G., Norah and Paul E. Their oldest son died when four years old. Mr. Chapin has been industrious and successful, and has acquired a farm of 75 acres. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Chapin is an upright, enterprising farmer, and a useful citizen; supports the Prohibition party.

S. F. CHAPIN, M. D., physician and surgeon, Wattsburg, was born Nov. 13, 1834, in Butternuts, Otsego Co., N. Y., son of Joseph and Fanny (Farnham) Chapin, natives of New England. In 1835, they removed to Venango Township, Erie Co., and settled near Low . ville; here our subject was reared on the farm, and received his early education. At eight- een years of age, he weut to Andover, Mass., completing his classical course it Phillips' Academy, graduating in the class of 1855. He entered the medical department, Yale Col- lege, graduating with the degree of M. D. in 1859, having in the meantime taken a course and graduated in medicine from Michigan University, Ann Arbor. He returned home, and for 1 year taught select school. Aug., 1861, he was appointed Asst. Surgeon in the 1st Penn. Reserve; Sept., 1862, he was promoted to the rank of Surgeon, and assigned to the 139th Penn. Reg .; 1863, was appointed chief operator for 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Corps; 1864, was appointed Surgeon-in-Chief 2d Division, 6th Corps, and known as Getz's division. He participated in the engagements at Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill. Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Freder- icksburg, Marys' and Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Fort Stevens, Charleston, Winches- ter, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Second Petersburg. Sailor's Creek and Lee's surrender. After his discharge. July, 1865, Dr. Chapin practiced his profession in Erie 1 year, then in Chicago till the great fire. He returned to Wattsburg, where he remained until his mar- riage, Sept. 3, 1870, with Emily, daughter of Rev. B. S. Hill, when he established himself in business here. In 1875, he was elected by the Republican party Representative from Erie Co. to the State Legislature, and re-elected in 1877, serving 4 years to the satisfaction of his constituents. He subsequently settled down to private life, and the uninterrupted practice of his profession. He has served as School Director 12 consecutive years. Dr. and Mrs. Chapin have 4 children, viz .: Albert Orlo; Lynn F., deceased Feb. 5, 1881, sged five years; Eva, and Leah.

SIMON S. CROOK, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born in 1807 in Grafton Co., N. H., and united in marriage, March 3, 1839, with Mary MacArthur. They came to Erie Co. in 1840, living in Elk Creek 7 years, in Greenfield 4 years, then moved to Mill Creek Town- ship. Here they reared a family, 4 children now living-Mrs. Marilla Manley, James K., John A. and Mrs. Eugenia Donaldson. After residing in Mill Creek 28 years, Mr. and Mrs. Crook moved, in 1880, to their present place in this township, where they have 45 acres of land. Mrs. Crook is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Crook is a supporter of the Dem- ocratic party.

GEORGE W. DEAN, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Sept. 11, 1842, in Chautau- qua Co., N. Y., and is a son of Samuel and Zadia (Bailey) Dean, married Aug. 15, 1830. The former, a cloth-dresser by trade, was born in Onondaga Co .. N. Y. He lived in Chau- tauqua Co., same State, some years, and also in Wattsburg, Erie Co., Penn, but finally set- tled on a farm on Dean road, this township, where he died July 5, 1875, and where his widow is still residing. They reared a family of 8 children-Mrs. Mary Chase, Bailey, Leroy, Mrs. Harriet Hall, Mrs. Maria Church, George W., Elbert S. (who was a member of the 211th Reg., Co. F, P. V, I., killed at Point of Rocks, Va., Sept. 29, 1864), and Mrs. Emeline Sager. Leroy was thrice married; first to Calista Brown, then to Harriet Sager, by whom he had 2 children-Martin E. (deceased) and George H. She died Oct. 18, 1881. He then married Lizzie Williams, Aug., 1883. He was a soldier in the 82d Penn. Reg., and made a record as a brave, faithful soldier. George W., our subject, was mar- ried Sept. 10, 1868, to Kate M. Kent. They have 1 daughter, Effie Louisa. He has a fine farm on the old homestead. He is a Republican in politics; with his wife, a member of the U. B. Church.

DAVIS ALONZA DOOLITTLE, farmer. P. O. Lowville, was born Jan. 11. 1820, in Madison Co., N. Y., and is a son of John, a native of same, and Delia (Way) Doolittle, } who were the parents of Mrs. Maria Hill, of Corry; Davis A .; Sterling, at Hatch Hollow; Celissa, deceased; and Willard, deceased. Our subject, Davis Alonza, married, July 21, 1842, Jeannette Woodard, who departed this life Jan. 4, 1844, leaving a son, Martin, who n ow resides in North East Township, this county. Mr. Doolittle married again, Dec. 29, 1844, Alvira Burlingame, of Chenango Co., N. Y. Five children have been born to this union, viz., Willett, who died July 11, 1864. in his country's service at Nashville, Tenn., at the age of eighteen; George L., deceased; Harley A., Delia M., Allen and Lewis L. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Doolittle moved to Chautauqua Co., where he remained 3 years; thence went to Venango. and lived with his parents until their death-his mother dying in March and his father in June of 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle have a comfortable home here in their old age; are members of the M. E. Church, and are an influential pioneer family.

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HARLEY A. DOOLITTLE, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born July 11, 1850, in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y., and is a son of Davis A. and Alvira (Burlingame) Doolittle. He came to Venango Township with his father's family when three years old, and has since lived here. He was united in marriage, Feb. 8, 1871. with Carrie, daughter of Henry Rouse, by whom he has 3 children-Fred, Eddie and Bertha. In 1874, Mr. Doolittle bought his present place. He has been successful, and has acquired a farm of 81 acres. Mrs. Doolittle is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Doolittle is an upright, influential citizen of this community.

LEWIS DOOLITTLE, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Aug., 1857, in Venango Township. Erie Co., Penn. He is a son of Davis A. and Alvira (Burlingame) Doolittle. He was brought up in this township and educated in the district schools. He was united in marriage. March 6, 1878, with Helen McClennahan. They have 2 children-Arthur and Frankie. Mr. Doolittle has a farm of 50 acres. He is a Democrat in politics, and is an industrious, ambitious, successful young man.

HIRAM J. DRAKE, merchant and Postmaster, Philipsville, was born in Smyrna. Chenango Co., N. Y., Nov. 9, 1836. His father, Hiram Drake, a native of N. Y., was twice married, on the first occasion to Electa Pease. They came to Erie Co. about 1837, and lived for 3 years at Beaver Dam; thence moved to Crawford Co., where Mrs. Drake died in about 1850. Mr. Drake subsequently married Adeline Hewitt. He departed this life in 1867, his widow surviving until 1882. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. He was united in marriage, Sept. 10, 1858, with Betsey B. Morton, who has borne him 4 children-Cora A., Cara L., Jedediah C. and Fred D. They lived on the farm in Crawford Co. until April 1, 1877, when Mr. Drake entered mercantile business at Miller's Station. He established his present store at Philipsville Aug., 1879, and was appointed Postmaster. He carries a stock of dry goods, groceries and general merchandise. He has by close attention to business, built up a prosperous trade. He was Postmaster at Brown Hill, Crawford Co., from 1870 to 1877. He is a member of Cambridge Lodge, No. 901, I. O. O. F .; an energetic, enterprising merchant, and a Re- publican in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Drake are adherents of the Baptist Church.

CHARLES H. DUNCOMBE, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 11, 1838, in Ve- nango Township, Erie Co., Penn. His father, Francis B. Duncombe, was one of the earliest settlers in this county, coming from Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1828; his father, John Duncombe, subject's grandfather, came out the following year. Francis B. married Char- ity Louisa Foote, in Delaware Co., N. Y., Jan., 1829, and settled on a place adjoining the borough of Wattsburg, where he died Aug. 18, 1876, and his widow Feb. 2, 1878. Charles H. Duncombe was united in marriage, Oct. 11, 1857, with Eunice E. Wood, of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. He enlisted in 1862, in the 145th P. V. I., receiving his discharge in 1863, when he settled on present place, which was the homestead of his grandfather. Two chil- have been born to this union-George H. and Maurice E. He is, in politics, a Democrat; a member of the M. E. Church, of the K. of H., and G. A. R.

JACOB ETTER, farmer. P. O. East Greene, was horn Nov. 14, 1841, in Wurtemburg, Germany. His parents, Jacob and Phillipeua Etter, came to America and to Erie Co. with their family in 1847. Mrs. Etter died March 9, 1878. Mr. Etter still resides in Greene Township. Our subject enlisted in the U. S. Navy, July 13, 1864. He served in different departments of the navy on the Atlantic coast, the Bahama Islands. along the coast of South America and South Africa, and was honorably discharged in 1868. After living on the home farm a year, he went on the P. & E. R. R. at Erie, where he remained 3 years. He was united in marriage, March, 1869, with Anne Gloth. Of the 3 children born to this union, only Annie survives. In 1873, they settled on the place they have since occupied. Mrs. Etter died Jan. 9, 1875. Mr. Etter afterward married Julia Zim- mer, and has 5 sons-Henry, Adam, Fred, Jacob and Cryst. Mr. and Mrs. Etter are members of the Lutheran Protestant Church. He is an industrious, reliable and success- ful farmer, and with the aid of his worthy wife is building up a fine estate. He is politi- cally a Democrat.

JABEZ B. FOOTE (deceased) was born at Newtown, Conn., Oct. 13, 1785. His father moved to the village of Hobart, Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1798. Our subject was united in marriage, March 16, 1809, with Lucia Foote, a native of same place. To this union were born the following children: Charity Louisa, born Jan. 1810, married Burritt Duncomb, Jan. 18, 1829; David Edmond, born Jan. 17, 1812, is now residing in this township; Mary- etta, born Jan. 23, 1814, married John 'H. Bennett, Jan. 30, 1823; Jane Elizabeth, born Sept. 30, 1816, married Mr. Ford, now living near Columbus, Penn .; Daniel North- rop, born May 31, 1820, died Feb. 15, 1821; Frances Adella, born Nov. 11, 1826, died Feb. 21, 1831. Mr. Foote kept a country store in Delaware Co., where he remainrd until the fall of 1831, when he came to this county, and divided his time between blacksmithing, carpentering and farming, though farming formed his principal occupation. His first wife died March 18. 1839. His second marriage occurred August 4, 1840, when he was united with Fannie Fenton, who lived until May 27, 1859. He then resided with his son David until his death, which took place in 1870.

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DAVID EDMOND FOOTE, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 17, 1812, in Del- aware Co., N. Y. His parents, Jabez B. and Lucia, natives of Coun., went to N. Y. when children and came to this county in 1831, settling on the farm now occupied by our subject. David E. learned the cooper's trade of his father and has followed it in connec- tion with farming all his life. He was united in marriage, May 9, 1839, with Rhoda Jane Hill, a native of Erie Co., N. Y. Six children have been born to this union-Daniel B., George J., Frederick M., Louisa C., and 2 who died in infancy. Daniel B. residea in Wattsburg. George J. enlisted in the 83d R. V. I .; was taken prisoner at the battle of 2d Bull Run, while assisting a wounded comrade, and died in camp parole at Annapolis, Md, Oct. 5, 1862. His remains were brought home and buried in the Wattsburg Ceme- tery Frederick M. lives at home, the stay and support of his parenta' declining years. Louisa C. married H. M. Bailey, Dec. 25, 1877. H. M. Bailey, P. O. Wattsburg, is an indus- trious and successful farmer, owning a farm of over 100 acres of land, paid for and im- proved by his own labor. In politics a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Foote have lived all their lives since marriage on the home farm, consisting of 250 acres of well-improved land. He is a Republican in politics; has held various township offices; he and his wife are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.

DANIEL B. FOOTE, merchant, Wattsburg, was born Aug. 24, 1841, in Venango Township, this county, where his father, David E., is still living. Daniel was brought up on his father's farm, attending the district schools. At seventeen, he entered the Water- ford Academy, which he attended 3 terms. teaching in this township in the intervals. He enlisted Aug. 17, 1861, in the 83d Reg. P. V. I. He was in all the general engagements of the Army of the Potomac, except 2. He was wounded at the battle of Laurel Hill, in the Wilderness. He received an honorable discharge at Harrisburg, Penn., July 8, 1865, at that time holding the Frank of 2d Lieutenant. He returned home and for 4 years followed farming. He was united in marriage, Oct. 26, 1865, with Julia, daughter of the Rev. B. S. Hill. They have 3 children-Mary R., Estella L. and David E. In 1870, he engaged in merchandising at Wattsburg, under the firm name of D. B. Foote & Co., which in a year was changed to Foot & Field, then after another year to Patterson & Foote. Two years afterward, he sold out his interest to W. W. Harwood, and then for 3 years carried on a meat market, when he added a stock of groceries. Sept. 7, 1877, he entered into partnership with E. C. Tracy in a dry goods and notion stock. They bought the grocery stock of John Hill in 1881; this they carry on in a separate building. They have a full line of dry goods, boots and shoes, books and school supplies, queens- ware and notions. By their courtesy and strict business habits, they have built up a first- class trade. Mr. Foote is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the F. & A. M., G. A. R., K. of H., and the E. A. U. societies. He and his wife and daughter Mary are mem- bers of the M. E. Church. He is a liberal supporter of all enterprises of public benefit.

ANSEL C. FRITTS, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born April 13, 1844, in Venango Township, Erie Co. son of Jacob and Amanda (Coy) Fritts, natives of New York, who came to Erie Co., about 1833. Here Jacob died in 1869. Our subject entered the 199th Penn. Reg., Sept., 1864; he served in the department of the James River, Army of Vir- ginia. He participated in several engagements, and was honorably discharged July 8, 1865, when he returned home and went on a farm. He married, March 27, 1867, Leora D. Kerman, a native of Cohoes, N. Y. They have 6 children-Jennie G., Carrie G., Lottie A., Nellie I., Fernie L. and Garfield B. Mr. Fritts now lives on the old homestead. He has held various local and township offices: is a member of the Republican party; a K. of H. He is an influential citizen.

WILLIAM SYLVESTER FRITTS, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Dec. 6, 1849, in Venango Township, Erie Co., son of B. F. Fritts, residing in this township. His parents moved from near Lowville to where our subject now resides (3 miles northwest of Low- ville) when he was about six years of age, where he was reared and attended the district schools. Wm. S. Fritts was united in marriage, July 14, 1880, with Eva J., daughter of Jonas W. Urch, of this township. Mrs. Fritts was born Oct. 11, 1854. Mr. Fritts bought his father's farm of 100 acres of well-improved land, and here they settled. They have 1 son, Clyde H. Mr. and Mrs. Fritts are members of the M. E. Church. He is a K. of H., a successful, young farmer, enjoying the respect and confidence of the whole community; in politics, a Republican.

JUSTUS W. FULLER, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born July 27, 1830, in this township. His father, Tiffany N. Fuller, a native of Genesee Co., N. Y., came to this townahip with his parents, Timothy and Anna (Nettleton) Fuller, about 1818, after spending a couple of years in Northeastern Ohio. Here he was married, Oct. 21, 1823, to Nancy M. Walker, daughter of Justus Walker, of Harbor Creek Township, this county. They settled in this township, lived long and prosperoua lives, rearing a family of much usefulness and influence. Mra. Fuller died Dec. 23, 1840. Mr. Fuller was married twice, first to Betsy Corry, then to Mrs. Orpat Beers. He died May 29, 1875, highly respected by all. He was the parent of 6 children-Mariett E. (deceased), Samuel T. (de- ceased), Tiffany E. (deceased), Justns W., Silas H. (deceased) and George M. (deceased). Silas was a soldier in the 199th Penn. Reg., and received injuries in the service, from

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which he died after his return. Our subject passed his boyhood on his father's farm, attending the district schools. He was married, Oct. 19, 1851, to Mary E., daughter of Abram Coons, a native of Rensselaer Co., N. Y. They have been residents of this neigh- borhood since; 5 sons were born to this union-La Fayette N., Wellie W. (deceased at eighteen), Cassius M., U. Silas and George Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller have built up a comfortable home, reclaiming the farm from the wilderness. They are members of the Baptist Church. Our subject has been a life-long Republican; has served as School Direc- tor 2 terms, and is one of the leading men of Venango Township.

LAFAYETTE N. FULLER, furniture dealer, Wattsburg, was born Nov. 25, 1854, in Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn., where his father still resides. He was brought up on his father's farm, and educated in the school of the home district. At nineteen years of age, he began to learn cabinet-making with Hugh Cushing, of Wattsburg, with whom he remained 9 years. He was united in marriage, Feb. 22, 1877, with Jennie Hall, of this bor- ough, who has borne him 1 son, Burrell Fuller. In Aug., 1882, Mr. Fuller bought out the furniture establishment of Mr. Cushing. Sept., 1883, he, in partnership with Loron Marts, of Wayne Township, bought out the store of J. O. Loomis, and are conducting the 2 establishments under the firm name of Fuller & Marts. They have a full line of house- keeping goods and notions, also a stock of undertakers' goods, and, with the exception of Erie City, have the finest hearse in the county. Mr. Fuller is a Republican iu politics. He is a member of the K. of H., and has held various positions in the lodge. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is one of the enterprising, successful business men of this place.

WILLIAM L. GIFFORD, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born Oct. 22, 1827, in Ve- nango Township, Erie Co., Penn. His father, William S. Gifford, was a native of Vt., and came to this county while yet a young man. Married Sydney Allison, and settled on a farm near Philipsville, where he died in 1847, and his widow in 1854. Their children were William L., Mrs. Catherine Ann Carson, of Beaver Dam, this county; Robert J., now living on the old homestead; George W., died August 1, 1880; Martin V. B., in Erie Post Office; Mrs. Lucy J. Turk, residing in Wesleyville, Penn., and James E., who died in 1866, from a wound received in the service of his country in one of the battles before Rich- mond, Va. Our subject was reared on a farm, and united in marriage, May 29, 1850, with Laura L. Carson, a native of Erie Co., born May 11, 1828, daughter of John D. and Amy L. Carson. He was born Jan. 11, 1803, died Aug. 14, 1864; his widow was born July 3, 1810, died Oct. 4, 1880. They were parents of 10 children-Mrs. LauraL. Gifford, Almeda S., Rachel L., Amy G., William W., Lucy J., Almira V., George W. and Ellen E., all now deceased excepting Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Longstreet. The children born to this union are William W. (has 3 children-Ivan L., Emma and Edith L.) and Mrs. Ida A. Smith (has 1 child-Eva Almeda). After living 3 years on the old home farm, our subject purchased 100 acres of well-improved land where the family now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Gifford are members of the Presbyterian Church. They are worthy descendants of some of the oldest pioneer families of Erie Co. In politics, he is a Democrat.

REV. ROBERT J. GIFFORD, A. M., farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born June 11, 1831, in Venango Township, on his present farm. He was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. At 26 he entered Alleghany College, teaching at inter- vals, between terms, to defray expenses. He graduated in the classical courses June 18, 1859. In addition to the regular course, he took up Hebrew and Biblical literature. He was united in marriage, June 19, 1859, with Izza Sackett, of Sagerstown, Penn., daughter " of Squire Harvey Sackett. They settled on a farm in Greene Township, Erie Co. Mr. Gifford was constituted a local preacher in the M. E. Church, while attending college, dis- charging these duties until 1872. He and his wife are now members of the congregation at Philipsville. In 1882, they sold their farm, and purchased the old Gifford homestead. They have 6 children-Jesse, Mertie, Charley, George G., Blaine and Clare. Mr. Gifford is a Republican in politics, a man of strong, active intellect, sterling integrity, and a leader in all useful public enterprises.

WILLIAM A. GORDON, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Sept. 22, 1841, in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y., son of Abner M., Sr., and Jane (Wheeler) Gordon. Abner M., Sr., a native of N. H., came to N. Y. in early manhood, where he was married. They then lived for several years in different counties of N. W. Penn. Mr. Gordon was accidentally killed on the railway near Corry, April 14, 1868. Mrs. Gordon subsequently married Squire Hiram Southworth, who is also deceased. She now lives in Columbus. Of their 9 chil- dren, 6 are now living-William and Newton J. residents of Erie Co. Our subject was reared in Penn. He enlisted Aug. 9, 1862, in Co. B, an independent Penn. company. His brothers Newton, Isaac and George were in the same company, and Abner was in another Penn. company. They were all brave soldiers, and all but one mustered out June 5, 1865. William has been living in this and adjoining counties since the war. He was married, Dec. 2, 1866, to Arvilla Curtis, daughter of Hector Crosby, of Crawford Co., Penn., by whom he has 1 daughter, Belle I. They have also an adopted daughter, Minnie. Dec. 2, 1880, Mr. Gordon moved to his present place, having purchased it 4 years previously. He has 45 acres. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the G. A. R. and K. of H .; is highly respected by all who know him.

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WASHINGTON W. HARWOOD, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born June 15, 1842, in Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn., and is a son of James and 'Caroline (Weed) Har- wood, natives of Otsego Co., N. Y. They came to this county in 1833, where Mr. Harwood died in 1859. They had 3 children-David L. (at Chautauqua N. Y.), W. W., and Eliza heth (deceased in her thirteenth year). The widow is living with her son, Washington. Our subject received his education in the district school and at the Eastman Business Col- lege of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He was united in marriage, Dec. 23. 1869, with Esther Bax- ter. Two sons were born to this union-Willie G. and Charles B. Mrs. Harwood departed this life April 23, 1874. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a devoted mother and wife, and went to her rest enjoying the respect of the whole community. Mr. Harwood engaged in mercantile, business with D. N. Patterson, Wattsburg, from March, 1874, to Sept., 1876. He then returned to the farm, consisting of nearly 300 acres of well-improved land. He is. politically, a Republican, and is at present Assessor of this township. He is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church; belongs to the Knights of Honor; has been a member of the School Board of Wattsburg 4 years. He has been an industrious, successful man, and is one of the influential citizens of Venango Township.

MRS. MARY HENDERSON, Lowville, a daughter of George W. and Esther (Miller} Addison, natives respectively of Huntington, Vt., and Essex Co., N. Y., was born in Green- field Township March 25, 1828, to which her grandfather Addison had come in 1812, and her grandfather Miller in 1820. To her parents were born 9 children, 7 surviving-Mrs. Mary Henderson, Edwin J., Mrs. Cordelia Raymond, Mrs. Ann Mallory, George H., Mrs. Ellen Everett and William. Our subject was married, Sept, 18, 1845, to Andrew Hender- son, of this township. They settled on the homestead, where Mrs. Henderson is now liv- ing, and were the parents of 12 children, 5 surviving-Miller, Eugene A., Mrs. Ella Bemis, Samuel and Lottie. Mr. Henderson departed this life Feb. 6, 1878. He was a kind hus- band and father, and died lamented by all who knew him. George A. Davis, a son of her deceased daughter Esther, the wife of Henry G. Davis, of Harbor Creek Township, is re- siding with Mrs. Henderson. She is a lady of estimable character, a pious member of the M. E. Church, and is respected by the community.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 168

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