History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 169

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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ISRAEL HIBBARD, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born March 10, 1825, in Monroe, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, son of Jacob and Wealthy Hibbard, natives of Vt., who lived in N. Y. State some time, and moved to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, about 1816. Mr. Hibbard was drowned in Lake Erie, near Conneaut, Ohio, in 1825; his widow died in this township in 1831. Israel was brought up by his step-father, Thomas Prentice, in Venango Township. He was united in marriage, Sept. 20, 1846, with Clarrissa Adeline Moore, of this township. They located in Lowville, where Mr. Hibbard followed his trade (shoe-maker), 2 years; then for 2 years lived on a farm, northwest of the village; then returned to Lowville, and resided there 12 years. In 1862, they moved to their present farm, consisting of 81} acres. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard are the parents of 3 children-Lyman Elbert, Emmitt J., both living near their father, and Ella Bertha, at home. They are both members of the M. E. Church. He is a Democrat in politics; a friend of the cause of education; has given his children good advantages. He is an industrious, influential citizen.

LYMAN ELBERT HIBBARD, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born July 29, 1849, in Ve- nango Township, Erie Co., Penn., son of Israel and Clarissa A. (Moore) Hibbard. He was brought up in this township, and was united in marriage, May 23, 1872, with Lucinda A., daughter of Morgan B. Tanner. (See his sketch.) They settled on their present farm, consisting of 100 acres, in 1874. He is a Democrat in politics; an industrious, enterprising young farmer.

EMMITT HIBBARD, farmer and teacher, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 19, 1860, in Venango Township, Erie Co .. Penn., son of Israel and Clarissa A. (Moore) Hibbard. He acquired his education in the township schools, and at the academy at Wattsburg. He was united in marriage, Feb. 23, 1881, with Flora Allen, daughter of George Allen, Sr., of Lowville. Two children were born to this union-Fred and Charlie. At the age of eight- een, Mr. Hibbard began teaching in this township, in which he has continued during the winter terms since, and is a well-kuown, thorough teacher. He owns his home and 57 acres of land adjoining his father's farm. He is a respected and influential citizen of the community.

REV. BRYAN S. HILL, minister of the M. E. Church, and Postmaster Wattsburg. was born May 27, 1812, in Windham Co., Vt. His parents, Moses and Cathariue (Swaney) Hill, both natives of New England, moved to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1820, where the former departed this life in 1821. Our subject was reared in the same county, and edu- cated in the common school of those early times. He united with the M. E. Church at the age of fifteen. He early devoted himself to the ministry; first was licensed as an ex- horter, then as a local preacher; he was employed by the Presiding Elder as a supply for 1 year. In 1834, he was received as a member of the Pittsburgh Conference. He was united in marriage, Aug. 11, 1836, with Mary Sanborn, of Chautauqua, N. Y. They are the par- ents of the following children: Arvilla, wife of Rev. David Osborn, Canton, Ohio; Ade- line, wife of C. M. Permar, Newcastle, Penn .; Julia, wife of D. B. Foote, of Wattsburg; Emily, wife of Dr. S. F. Chapin, Wattsburg; Estella, teaching in Cleveland, Ohio; Eva,

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wife of J. C. Compton, Cleveland, Ohio; John S., merchant, Wattsburg, and Jennie, wife of J. R. Allen, this county. Mr. Hill was a member of the Eric Conference in 1836; also of General Conference, which convened at Boston in 1852. At this conference was elected Bishops Scott, Simpson, Baker and Ames, He has supplied the following charges: For- estville, N. Y .; Smithport, Penn .; Gerry, N. Y .; Sheridan, N. Y .; Warren, Penn .; Mead- ville, Penn .; Warren, Ohio; Youngstown, Ohio; Newcastle, Penn .; Greenville, and Albion, Penn .; Girard and Wattsburg. He was then appointed Presiding Elder of the Jamestown district, with residence at Wattsburg. After 2 years, he had a severe spell of fever; sub- sequently filled charges at this place and at North East, this county, but was compelled to retire from active work, and was placed in superannuated relation. He has since lived at this place. In 1862, without effort or solicitation, he was elected to the Pennsylvania Leg- islature. He was appointed Postmaster, by President Grant, which position he still holds. Elder Hill is beloved by his people, and is regarded as an earnest minister, and is faithful and efficient in all his public relations.

MORANDO HOWARD, farmer P. O. Wattsburg, was born July 14, 1817, in Conn., and is a son of Zephaniah and Olive Howard, natives of the old puritan State. They moved to Washington Co., Vt., in 1818, where Morando was reared and educated in the public schools. In 1835, they moved to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., where Mr. Howard died Nov. 21, 1847, aged fifty-nine, and his widow Oct. 3, 1860, aged seventy-three years and five months. Our subject was united in marriage, May 24, 1838, with Amy Fuller, born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., Nov. 10, 1821, a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Fuller, who came to Chautauqua Co. in 1833. Mr. Fuller died March 14, 1860, and Mrs. Fuller May 3, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Howard resided in Chautauqua Co. 13 years; theu moved to present resi- dence in this township. The country was a wilderness, and he had to clear up and improve his own farm. They are the parents of ? children now living-Mrs. Rosanna Hatch, of Woodstock, Minn .; Mrs. Alice Warner, of Chautauqua Co., N. Y .; Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, and Mrs. Maria Bromley, of this township; Mrs. Martha Munsee, of Amity Township; Mrs. Annie Munsee and Mrs. Florence Evans, of Forest Co., Penn. They also had 4 sons who died in childhood. Mr. Howard is an upright, influential citizen; a supporter of the Dem- ocratic party.

HUMPHREY HOWLAND, farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born May 11, 1821, in Dutchess Co., N. Y. His father ended his days in Otsego, N. Y. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1857, with Mary Mudge. They lived until 1865 in Otsego Co., then spent 1 year in Schoharie Co., another in Otsego, and in 1868 came to Erie Co., Penn., locating on the east shore of Lake Pleasant, where Mrs. Howland departed this life April 9, 1871. She was a member of the Christian Church, and was a kind, affectionate mother. and faith- ful wife. She left 1 son-Lycurgus. Mr. Howland has a comfortable home of 80 acres. He is a Democrat in politics; an advocate of prohibition principles. He is a man of ster- ling integrity, and is respected by all.

CHARLES K. HUNTLEY, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born July 14, 1856, in Ve- nango Township, Erie Co., Penn., son of Amos Huntley, a resident of this township. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district school. He was united in marriage, Feb. 20, 1877, with Eva I. Bemis, a daughter of Francis W. Bemis, of Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y. Mrs. Huntley was born in Kane Co., Ill., Nov. 18, 1854, and while yet an infant, lost her mother. Her father then returned to Chautauqua Co., where she was reared. Three children have blessed this union-Ida May, Alton Fay and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Huntley are members of the U. B. Church. They settled on their farm of 50 acres, adjoining the State line in 1877. Our subject is an enterprising, industrious man. In politics, a Republican.

JAMES JANES, SR. (deceased), was born Aug. 7, 1789, in Grand Isle, Vt .; in early manhood moved to Oxford, Upper Canada, and there married, July 25, 1809, Lucena Sage, a native of Bloomfield, N. Y. Mr. Janes refused to take up arms against the U. S. Gov- ernment during the war of 1812, and came to North East, this county, in 1815, soon after sent for his family, and settled in Venango Township in 1818, in which he was the first Methodist settler. Of their children Mrs. Lucina Woodward, Reuben, Mrs. Mary Rath- burn, Allen S. and Rebecca are deceased. Those now living are Mrs. Happylona Sheets, James, Heman, Mrs. Sallie Smith and Mrs. Abigail Clark. Mr. Janes departed this life Jan. 16, 1831, and Mrs. Janes Feb. 27, 1866. They were pious Christians, and brought up their children in the fear of the Lord.

JAMES JANES, JR., farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born in Oxford, Upper Canada, March 19, 1815. His father died when he was but fifteen, and he was left the main sup- port of his mother and 6 younger children. The little farm of 56 acres was involved to nearly its whole value by liabilities and indorsements contracted by his father, as well as other debts, but James determined to keep the family together. Times were hard, but he farmed, looked well after the stock, worked out by the day, and before he was twenty-one had the satisfaction of paying the old debts, and freeing the homestead which he left to his brothers and sisters on his marriage in 1836. He paid his marriage fee by taking oats to North East and selling them for 18 cents per bushel, and had but 18 cents remaining. He went in debt for a farm of 100 acres, with 12 acres cleared. He was prospered aud

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now owns a large estate, besides much personal property. Of his children, James H. died in infancy, and James Lucius, a soldier in the 199th Reg., P. V. I., died in the hospital at Point of Rocks, Va., Dec. 17, 1864. Mr. Janes is descended from a line of Puritans, which gave to the world Bishop E. S. Janes of the M. E. Church. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church; one of the original supporters of the Republican party.

MARVIN E. JANES, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born June 15, 1837. He was united in marriage in 1858 with Geraldine Stafford. Two children were born to this union -Mrs. Annie Dippo and James H. Our subject enlisted in 1862 in the 111th Reg. P. V. I. He served a year in the Army of the Potomac; then was transferred to Sherman's army. and participated in his celebrated march to the sea. Mr. Janes married, Aug. 25, 1868, Maria Louisa Shipman, who died June 22, 1869. He subsequently was united in marriage in 1871 with Alice Delia Allen, who has borne him 2 children-Heman Lucious and Maria Louisa. Mr. Janes has led an active. industrious life, and has now a farm of 118 acres, cleared entirely by his own labor. He is a member of the G. A. R., and a Re- publican in politics.

ALVA and ELI E. JENKINS, lumbermen and manufacturers, P. O. Wattsburg, are the sons of Henry L. Jenkins, who was born July 27, 1821, in Delaware Co., N. Y. He is a son of Solomon and Margaret (Morse) Jenkins, of Conn., both dying in Erie Co., Penn., the former June 2, 1877, and the latter May 14, 1857. Henry L. Jenkins married, in 1850, Penina Herington, who died about 6 weeks after. July 7, 1852, he married Mary Church, by whom he had 4 children-Alva, Mrs. Elizabeth Eads, Eli E., and Mrs. Nina J. More, who bad 1 child-Bertie R. Mr. Jenkins spent 2 years driving a stage from Cleveland to Strongsville, Ohio, and some 11 years as conductor on the C. & E. R. R. In 1877, he lo- cated on the farm, which he now occupies in Venango Township. Alva was born May 4, 1854, and married, Sept. 21, 1881, to Mulvina Shadduck. Eli E. was born Aug. 19, 1859. After being in partnership at different times with their father in the mill business, they went into business together; they own 2 saw mills and a shingle mill. They are indus- trious and prosperous, and are making a good business reputation. They are both Re- publican in politics.

WILLIAMW.JONES, farmer, carpenter, and civil engineer, P. O. Philipsville, was born Jan. 9, 1820, in Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn. His father, John B. Jones, came here in 1802, and married, in 1913, Elizabeth, daughter of John Phillips. To them were born 14 children-Mrs. Louisa M. Day, La Salle, Ill .; Eliza B., deceased; Nancy, de- ceased; John P., deceased: William W .; Margaret, deceased; James B., deceased; James B., who was named after deceased brother, resident of Streator, Ill .; Robert S., accidently killed in a saw mill at Ottawa, Ill., April, 1854; Nancy I., deceased; Wilson S., at Sioux Falls, Dak .; George M., residing in Union Township, Erie Co .; Isaac S., a merchant at Oysterville, Pacific Co., Wash. Ter .; and Charles C., who was a Lieut. Col. of the 76th Ill. V. I., and died at New Orleans Feb. 27, 1882. John Phillips was a hardy pioneer of Erie Co. He was commissioned Lient. Col. of a Penn. Reg. Militia, Aug. 3, 1811, and was promoted to Brig. Gen. and was in the active service during the war of 1812. John B. Jones died Aug. 19, 1849, his widow followed him in 1871. Our subject married, Feb 24, 1843, Mary Haggerty, who died Jan. 23, 1843. He then married Eliza S. Gallowhur, who died April 8, 1848. She was the mother of 2 children, who died in infancy. Mr. Jones married Elizabeth Smith, Jan. 29, 1850, by whom he has 2 sons-William W. and George R. Besides doing considerable business as an engineer, Mr. Jones has devoted the greater part of his life to carpentering and joining. giving some attention to farming. He has a farm of 550 acres adjoining the village of Philipsville. He is a Republican. Mr. Jones is a man of fine intellect, firm principles, and one of the leading, influential citizens of Erie Co.

W. W. JONES. JR., farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born Aug. 4, 1851, at Girard, Erie Co., Penn. He moved to Venango when nine years of age with his father's family. When he was sixteen years old, they moved to Erie, then came back to this township when he was twenty-one. He was united in marriage, Feb. 16, 1875, with Ettie Newsham, of Greene Township. Two children bless this union-Addie and Earl. Mr Jones is an enterprising young farmer, and is respected by the community.

JAMES E. KIMBALL, deceased, was born, June 19, 1837, in Otsego Co., N. Y., and moved to Clymer, N. Y., while a boy, and there learned the cooper's trade. He was united in marriage, Sept. 12, 1855, with Eliza A. Gallup, of Sherman, N. Y. She was born July 18, 1837. in Otsego Co., and is a daughter of Lloyd Gallup. To this union were born 2 sons-George G. and William D. After spending a few years in Iowa and Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Kimball came to Erie Co. He enlisted Feb. 25, 1864, in the 6th Reg., N. Y. V. A., and was stationed principally at Bermuda Hundred, receiving his dischage Aug. 24, 1865. In 1872, they settled on the present homestead; here our subject died May 6, 1882. He was a kind husband and father, and an influential citizen. His widow resides on the home- stead with her son, William D.

WILLIAM D. KIMBALL, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Ang. 14, 1860, in Colum- bus, Penn., son of James E. and Eliza A. (Gallup) Kimball. He has principally resided in this township. He was united in marriage, Sept. 7, 1881, with Nellie Wallace. of Sher-

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man, N. Y. One son, Earl Deloss, has blessed this union. Mr. Kimball is an upright, exemplary young man, and is living with his mother on the old homestead.

EZRA W. KING, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Nov. 11, 1850, in the State of N. Y., and is a son of Hiram King, who came to this county with his family about 1854, and is still residing in this township. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm. He was united in marriage, Sept. 30, 1869, with Sarah J. Smith. Three children have blessed this union -- William E., Lizzie J. and Lydia May. They moved to their present farm, consisting of 50 acres of land, in 1879. Mr. King is a supporter of the Republican party; is a prosperous young farmer, and is building up a good home for his family. Mrs. King is a member of the U. B. Church.

MRS. MARGARET LESLIE, proprietress of Wattsburg House, was born near Lon- donderry, Ireland, and is a daughter of William and Kate (Louden) Harvey. William Louden was a Sergt. in the Royal Engineers in the British Army, and died of cholera in 1834. His widow subsequently married Robert Thompson, and emigrated to America, coming to Union City, this county, in 1839. Here our subject married, June 18, 1847, Robert Leslie. He was born in New Castle, Penn., July, 1824, and came to Waterford, Erie Co. in 1845, where he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. In 1861, they took charge of the Waterford House, which they kept until it burned in March, 1862. They then bought the old stone hotel, which they kept under the name of the Eagle Hotel for 7 years. February, 1872, they took charge of the Wattsburg House, which they after- ward bought. In 1874. Mr. Leslie was elected Jury Commissioner of Erie Co. He de- parted this life, March 9, 1883. He was of a generous, social disposition, a popular land- lord, and left hosts of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie were the parents of 3 children-Addison, deceased ; Lizzie, deceased wife of Edgar Boyd, of Waterford, and James L. Mrs. Boyd died May 30, 1878, leaving 2 children, Fred, since deceased, and Robert Leslie Boyd, who has since lived with his grandparent. Mrs. Leslie now carries on the hotel, assisted by her son, James L. She is a pious member of the Episcopal Church; a lady who has many friends and enjoys the respect and esteem of the entire community.

HURUM E. LEWIS, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Nov. 19, 1824, in Otsego Co., N. Y. His parents, Stephen and Polly Lewis, of remote Scotch and French descent, could trace themselves back to some sturdy Revolutionary patriots. In 1832, the family went from Otsego Co. to Chautauqua Co., N. Y. After 7 years, they went to Gallia Co., Ohio, where the old folks died. Our subject went to Chautauqua on a visit, and there married, Jan. 1, 1851, Mary A., daughter of Wm. T. Tanner, of Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn. She was born Jan. 1, 1831, in Greenwich, N. Y., and came to this county with her father's family in 1842. She still possesses their canal boat ticket, bearing the name of the boat, A. A. Wemple, master, O. V. Lewis, running from Troy to Buffalo, N. Y. In her young life she was a teacher. Seven children have been born to this union, viz .: Mrs. Irene Whitney and Wm. T. of N. Y. State; Marcena S. and George E., of Dakota; Francis M., Albert A. and James M., still at home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have been living in this community ever since their marriage. They have raised an intelligent family, giving them good educational advantages. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Baptist Church. He is a Democrat in politics; a member of the M. E. Church. They are one of the oldest pioneer families in this community.

GEORGE W. LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born July 26, 1836, in Chautau- qua Co., N. Y., where his father died Dec. 7, 1878, and his mother still resides. He was united in marriage, Dec. 18, 1872, with Matilda, a daughter of Morgan B. Tanner, of Ve- nango Township, Erie Co., Penn. (see sketch). After their marriage, they lived in French Creek Township until 1880, when they moved to their present place in this township. Mr. Lewis has been industrious and successful, and has acquired a farm of 170 acres of well- improved land. He is politically a Democrat, has much enterprise and energy, and is a respected citizen of this community.

WILLIAM R. MCCLENAHAN, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born March 15, 1844, in Geauga Co., Ohio, son of J. A. McClenahan. During his boyhood, his family lived in Craw- ford County, Penn., until 1852, when they moved to Waterford Township, this county. Our subject enlisted Sept. 2, 1862, in the 145th Reg. P. V. I., participated in most of the hard-fought battles of the Army of the Potomac. and was slightly wounded at Spottsyl- vania Court House. He was a brave soldier, and received his discharge, as Sergeant, June, 1865. Mr. McClenahan was married, Sept. 23, 1869, to Angelia Baybrook, who was born August 25, 1850. Her father, William Baybrook, was born in 1822 in Washington Co., N. Y., and came to Erie Co., after the death of his father, Joseph, in 1835; here his mother, Roxana, died December 22, 1858. He was married in 1842 to Delia Brooks, by whom he had 10 children-Corydon, Mrs. Delphine Jones, Mrs. Adelaide Barnes, Mrs. Angelis Mc- Clenahan, Seymour, Mrs. Annetta Eads, Mrs. Kittie Gilson, Mrs. Ella Gilson, George and Mattie. They are still living in Venango Township. To Mr. and Mrs. McClenahan have been born a son-Clayton W. They have a fine farm, comprising 100 acres, which they purchased in 1873. Our subject is a Republican in politics; his wife is a member of the M. E. Church.

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ALBERT M. MANLEY, farmer, P. O. West Greene, was born in Greene Township, Erie Co., Aug. 13, 1834. His father, Nathan M. Manley, a native of Vt., married Mrs. Susan Barnes, who was a Miss Freeman. They came to Erie Co. about 1837, and reared 5 children-Mrs. Emily K. Martin, of Mill Creek Township; Jared F., deceased; Mrs. Mar- tha M. Martin, deceased; Hemian P., living in Buena Vista Co., Iowa, and Albert M. Our subject lived in Mill Creek until 1879. He was united in marriage, Oct. 1, 1863, with Marilla A. Crook. They are the parents of 6 children-Eugenia M., Edith C., Susan Gertrude, Albert B., Emily Adelle and Fannie L. They located on their present place in 1879. They are both consistent members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Manley is a Repub- lican in politics: a man of sterling integrity, respected by the community.

WILSON T. MARTS, farmer, P. O. Lowville, born Feb. 4, 1836, in Venango Co., is a son of Samuel and Paulina Marts, who were natives of Livingstou Co., N. Y., and early pioneers, who settled on French Creek and reared a large family, viz .: Jane, Nelson, Wil- son T., David, James G., William F., Mrs. Martha M. Brooks (deceased). Mrs. Mary A. Tower, Elizabeth and Loren (both deceased). Samuel Marts died April 6, 1878. His widow resides in Venango Township. Our subject was reared in his township, and at- tended the district schools. He settled on present farm after his marriage, Sept. 26, 1866, with Margaret E., daughter of Daniel and Susan Fritts. This union has been blessed with 1 daughter-Cora Evaline. They have been industrious and successful in life, and now own a fine, well-improved farm of 325 acres. Mrs. Marts is a member of the M. E. Church. Our subject is a man of great physical and mental energy, a supporter of all enterprises conducive to the intellectual or moral improvement and growth of the community. He has been a life-long member of the Republican party.

JAMES M. MOODIE, P. O. Wattsburg, was born March 9, 1857, in Erie City, Penn. His father, Paschall W. Moodie. now lives in Union City. The family moved to West Springfield when James was about nine years old, remaining about 2 years, when they went to their present location. Our subject moved to Wattsburg about 1871, and was here united in marriage, October 10, 1872, with Mary A. Palmer. They have 4 chil- dren living-Linnie, Jimmie, Gurne and Earl. Mr. Moodie engaged in handle manufact- uring about 10 years. In 1882, he purchased the stage route from Wattsburg to Union City, which he operated for a year. In 1883, he built the only public hall in Wattsburg, known as Moodie's Hall, and which was opened July 4, 1883. Mr. Moodie is an active, enterprising, successful business man; a supporter of the Democratic party.

HORACE R. MUNSEE, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., ) . . Feb. 10, 1829. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was twice wounded; he was a native of Kinderhook, N. Y .; married to Matilda Worden. They came to this town- ship in 1839. The mother departed this life in 1869, the father May 26, 1876. They were an industrious pioneer couple, respected by all. They left 6 children-Mrs. Salinda Bur- lingham; Harvey, in Venango Co .; Jackson A .; Peter, in Ogden, Utah; Franklin and Horace R. Our subject was brought up in this township and educated at the district schools. He was married, August 16, 1849, to Fannie, daughter of Gilbert Dailey, who died in 1862. His widow subsequently married Ira Boynton, and resides in this township. Mrs. Munsee is a native of Rensselaer Co., N. Y. Three children were born to this union -Salinda, deceased; Willard G., married to Carrie Johnson, and has 50 acres adjoining his father's farm; Artemus B., deceased. Mr. Munsee is a citizen of integrity and influ- ence. He is politically a Democrat.

IRA B. MUNSEE, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Jan. 9, 1849, in Amity Town- ship, this county. His father, Harvey Munsee, married Almeda Drake, and settled in this township, where Ira now lives. Mr. Munsec was a minister of the U. B. Church; he moved from here in 1874, and now resides in Crawford Co., Penn. Our subject was brought up in this township. acquiring his education in the town schools, and at the academy. He enlisted Jan. 5, 1864, in the 111th Penn. Reg., division of the Army of the Cumberland, and went with Sherman to the sea. He was in 12 regular engagements, besides a number of skirmishes. At Peach Tree Creek, Ga., Co. F, to which he belonged, went into battle with 66 able-bodied men, and came out with 13, Mr. Munsee and 12 others. He was a brave, faithful soldier, who did not lose a day's service or miss a battle in which his regiment en- gaged. He was mustered out July 20, 1865. Mr. Munsee married, December 25, 1876, Mrs. Amerett Porter, a daughter of J. E. Feuno, now residing in Union City. Her mar- riage with A. J. Porter, occurred Sept. 20, 1866; he died Jan. 23, 1870. She has one son- Morello. Mr. and Mrs. Munsee have been residents of Erie Co. since their marriage, and they bought their present place in 1882. Mr. Munsee is an industrious and successful farmer. In politics, a Republican.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 169

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