History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 170

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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DARIUS ORTON, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born Apr. 20, 1815, in Williams- town, Oswego Co., N. Y., where his parents, Baruk and Eleanor Orton, both died. Our subject was brought up on a farm. He made a trip to Erie Co. about 1831, staying 3} years. He then returned to his native county, and was married, Apr. 30, 1835, to Druzilla Bonney, born Aug. 17, 1816, in Oswego County. They remained there until 1847, when they came to this county, and settled where they now reside, on one of the highest points in Erie Co .. in the northern part of Venango. To this union were born 9 children, 4 now

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living-Ashbel, in Iowa; Lester L .; Mrs. Mima Orton, of La Porte Co., Ind., and Mrs. Frank Estelle Ketcham. Mr. Orton has been an industrious and successful farmer; he is a man of strict integrity, and is respected by all. In politics, he is a Democrat. Lester L. was married, Sept. 12, 1871, to Eliza Raymond, by whom he has 2 children, Milly D. and Leslie Raymond. Mr. Orton learned the blacksmithing in North East and Philipsville. WILLIAM P. ORTON, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born in the year 1821 in Os- wego Co .. N. Y .; when hut 5 years of age his father died. Our subject came to Erie Co. in 1839, and took up a tract of land in the northern part of Venango Township. In 1841, he visited his native county, and was there united in marriage, June 1, 1842, with Margaret Jordan. They came to this place, where they have since resided. By industry and good management, they have accumulated a well-improved estate. To Mr. and Mrs. Orton have been born 4 children, viz., Mrs. Nancy Clark, Mrs. Alma Barker, Dennis C. and Mrs. Martha H. Estes, who died Feb. 15, 1883. Mr. Orton is an upright, reliable man. a friend to the cause of education and all public-spirited enterprises. He is politically a Democrat.

DENNIS C. ORTON, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born May 17. 1850, in this township, and is a son of William P. and Margaret Orton. He was brought up on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. He was united in marriage, Dec. 25, 1872, with Clara Barney, of Greene Township. They then took charge of the place which they now occupy, and which they have improved. It consists of a farm of 42 acres, with good buildings. To Mr. and Mrs. Orton have been born Cassie Maud and Charley Barney. Mr. Orton is an industrious, enterprising young farmer. He is a Democrat in politics.

ERASTUS ORTON, farmer, P. O. East Greene, was born May 3, 1821, in Oswego Co., N. Y. He came to his present place in the northern part of this township on Nov. 13, 1840, purchasing same in 1843. He owns altogether 100 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Orton was united in marriage, June 20, 1841, with Lydia, daughter of Chauncy Plumb, a native of Oneida Co., N. Y., born Dec. 1, 1827. Of the 11 children born to this union. 5 survive, viz .. Chauncy, Truman, Baruk, Almeron C. and Lydia J. Mr. Orton has always supported the Democratic party. He is a mau of integrity and influence in the commu- nity. He owns 101 acres of land.

CHARLES D. PAGE, manufacturer, Wattsburg, was born March 24, 1846, in Wayne Township, Erie Co., son of Dobso G. Page, who was a native of L. I .. and of En- glish descent. Our subject was brought up in Wayne Township, and acquired his educa- tion in the district schools. He was united in marriage, March 26, 1871, with Mary E., daughter of Joseph Jenkins, who now lives in Union City. Two children have been born to this union-Laura May and an infant not named. Mr. Page learned and followed for about 12 years the trade of a carpenter and joiner. In 1880, lie established a planing mill, sasb, door and blind factory, and a sleigh factory, and is building up an extensive busi- ness. Mr. Page is a skillful mechanic, a reliable business man, and enjoys the confidence of the community. In politics, be is a Republican.

AMBROSE S. PECK, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in ¿ 1831, son of Davis and Delana (Fuller) Peck, who were natives of R. I. and N. Y. respect- ively. They came to this county about 1845, locating near Philipsville, where Mrs. Peck departed this life in 1848, and Mr. Peck in 1878. Our subject was united in marriage, March 10, 1857, with Rachel Carson, of this township. They have reared 3 children -Charles L., Ernest A. and Lucy Mabel. Our subject has been very successful in life, and owns a fine farm of 65 acres of well-improved land. with good buildings, in this town- ship. Mrs. Peck is a member of the Presbyterian Church, her husband of the Baptist denomination. He is an upright, reliable business man, a much-esteemed citizen; lias been a life-long supporter of the Democratic party.

JAMES M. PECK, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born April 5, 1838, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. He came to Venango Township, Erie Co., with his parents. in 1845. Here lie was ' brought up on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. He was united in mar- riage, Dec. 18, 1862, with Cynthia Morton, born Dec. 8, 1837, in Leverett Township, Franklin Co., Mass. Her father, Chauncy Morton, with 5 of his children, settled in Fairview, Erie Co., in 1853, and 5 remained in Mass. One daughter, Mrs. Esther Peck. is now residing in Wattsburg, this county. Mr. Peck served from April 5 until June 27, 1865, in the 102d Penn. Regt. with the army of the Potomac. Returning home, he bought a farm in Union Township, where he lived 2 years. He then bought and remained the same length of time on a farm in Waterford. He worked 3 years in Waterford at the cooper's trade. In 1875, lie bought a farm in this township, where he has since remained. To Mr. and Mrs. Peck have been born 2 children-Eva B., who died in infancy, and Car- rie May They are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Peck is a liberal supporter of the cause of education, and all enterprises conducive to the mental and moral improve- ment of the community. He is a supporter of the Democratic party.

STEPHEN EUGENE PREBLE, farmer and lumberman. P. O. Wattsburg, was horn Jan. 14, 1851, at Philipsville, this township. The family is remotely related to Commo- dore Preble, of the U. S. Navy. Our subject's father is William E. Preble. of Greenfield. Erie Co. Our subject was married. April 12, 1873. to Ella L. French, of Chautauqua Co.,

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N. Y. Two children have been born to this union-Norah Belle (deceased) and Fremont F. Mr. Preble has a preference for the U. B. Church, and in politics, though formerly a Republican, is now supporting the Prohibition party. Franklin C. Preble, brother of Stephen E., was born April 20, 1856. He was united in marriage, March 4, 1876, with Mary E. King, of Portland, N. Y. They are the parents of 2 children-Clin- ton and Edith. These gentlemen are reliable young business men. Each owns a tract of 50 acres, adjoining the N. Y. State Line. They are citizens of good character and influ- ence in this community.

WILLIAM H. RANKIN, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born in 1822 in Goshen, Orange Co., N. Y., where his parents, George and Amelia (Etsel) Rankin, ended their days. He was brought up on his father's farm, attending the district school and a 3 years' course in N. Y. City. He then engaged in the mercantile house of a Mr. Bonar in N. Y. 3 years. When twenty-two, after his father's death, he returned home to manage the home farm. He was married, Feb. 28, 1850, to Deborah Ann Lockwood, and came to Erie Co., Penn., in 1853. Mr. Rankin enlisted in the 168th Penn. Reg. Nov., 1862, serving his time, and receiving an honorable discharge Aug., 1863. He returned home and has since been engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin have 3 children-George F., Charles W. and Judson G. Mr. Rankin is a member of the Democratic party, to which his family, on both sides, have always belonged since its organization. He is a prominent member of the P. of H., and Capt. of the State police force, known as the Independent Order of Home Guards. Mr. Rankin is well educated, and is a recognized leader in this community.

JOHN W. RAYMOND, machinist, P. O. Lowville, was born May 22, 1854, in Green- field Township, Erie Co., Penn. Our subject moved with his parents, Anan and Dorcas Raymond, to Minnesota, in 1864, where he remained two years, returning in 1866. He has since been living in this township. His parents are now residents of French Creek Town- ship, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Our subject learned the blacksmith's trade with L. L. Orton. He was united in marriage, October 15, 1876. with Alta Barney, of Greene Township, and since has lived iu Lowville. Mr. Raymond is now devoting himself to perfecting his inventions. He received a patent July 35, 1882, for a grapple used in hauling logs, pro- nounced by lumbermen to be a success; thousands are used over the country. They are manufactured at Pittsburgh. He increased its usefulness, and obtained a patent for the improvement Jan. 9, 1883. Oct. 3, 1883 he received another patent on the "Eagle Claw Hay Fork," which will undoubtedly prove a great success. He has several other inven- tions not fully developed. He is making a name for himself with other inventors of our country, and certainly deserves great credit for the way he has risen in life. He is an upright, reliable citizen, respected by the community.

THOMAS M. ROBISON, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born in 1802, near Belfast, Ireland. He emigrated to America in 1836, and after spending a year in Vermont came to Erie Co., where he was married to Mary, daughter of Thomas Smith, who settled here in 1802, and was the parent of 12 children, 2 now living, viz., David, in Wis., and Mrs. Jane Shepherd, Atlanta. Crawford Co., Penn. To Mr. and Mrs. Robison was born, March 15, 1838, one son-Smith S. He married, February 3 1863, Hannah M. Davis, of Harbor Creek Township, and has 3 children-George S., Mary M. and Thomas H. Mrs. Robison died Aug. 6, 1865. Mr. Robison then married Mary Henderson, and they are now resid- ing on their farm. Our subject has been industrious and very successful, and with son, Smith S., has 800 acres of land. They are both members of the Republican party, are ardent friends to the cause of education, and members of the Presbyterian Church.

WILLIAM PUTNAM SABIN, M. D. Wattsburg, was born April 14, 1818, in Halifax, Windham Co., Vt. His father, Nehemiah Sabin, a farmer, married Zilpah Putnam, second cousin of Gen. Israel Putnam. They had a family of 6 children-Mrs. Laura Gore, de- ceased; Mrs. Louisa Williams, deceased; David Sabin, of Ripley, N. Y .; Mrs. Dence Ballou, of Monroe, Mass .; Mrs. Zilpah Burnham, of Clayton, Ohio, and William P. Mr. Sabin departed this life in Buckland, Mass., July 22, 1856; his widow died at the home of her son, David, in Stockton, N. Y., July 11, 1867. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm, and finished his education at the academy at Whittington, Vt. He studied medicine under Dr. Stephen W. Tabor, at Shelburn, Mass .; attended lectures at Pitts- field, Mass., and Castleton, Vt., where he graduated. In 1845 and 1846, he practiced at Ashfield, Mass., then at Gerry, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., for 8 years; subsequently at French Creek, same county, for about 29 years. He moved to Wattsburg in 1867, where -he has endeared himself to all, by his justice, courtesy and strict professional principles. He was united in marriage, Dec. 13, 1845, with Miss Harriet L. Clark, of Ellery, N. Y .; this couple have adopted and reared several children, among whom are Dr. A. Ross, of Clymer, N. Y., and Mrs. Helen Whitmore, of Sherman, N. Y. They now have a brother and sister who have taken the Doctor's family name-James L. and Belle L. Dr. Sabin is a Republican in politics; a member of the I. O. O. F. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Putnam Sabin is a gentleman of fine scien- tific attainments, a strong, quick mind, and is now enjoying the quiet of a peaceful old age, possessing the respect of all who know him.

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EZRA SAGER, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Dec. 8, 1846, in Ellery, Chautau- qua Co., N. Y., and is a son of Henry W. and Mary Sager, natives of Schenectady, N. Y., who settled in Chautauqua Co. in 1830, where the latter is still living, aged eighty-two. Henry W. departed this life, April 21, 1870. Our subject was brought up on the farm, receiv- ing his education in the district schools. He was married, April 2, 1871, to Emeline Dean, by whom he has 2 children-Chester S. and Lee W. Mr. Sager belongs to the Republican party; is an upright, industrious man, and has many friends.

DAVID B. SAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born in 1852 in Waukesha Co., Wis., and is a son of Aaron M. and Eunice (Bennett) Sawley, the former of whom resides in Wis .; the latter is deceased. Our subject came to Erie Co. in 1873. Here he was mar- ried, Aug. 10, 1875, to Mary Rolland; 2 children have been born to this union-Aaron and Samuel. Mr. Sawley is a Republican in politics. He is an enterprising, industrious young farmer; owns 25 acres of well-improved land.

CHARLES N. SAWYER, farmer. P. O. Wattsburg, was born in 1847 in Merrimac Co., N. H., where he lived until he was seven years of age. He then moved to Orange Co., Vt .; from there he came to Concord, N. H., at twenty-three years of age, and there married Stella A. Giddings, by whom he has 1 child-Harry H. Her father, Isaac B. Gid- dings, was born in Hillsboro Co., N. H., in 1822, and is a son of Isaac and Mary (Stratton) Giddings; he was married, in 1845, to Julia, daughter of Jonathan C. and Candace (Senter) Butterfield, and a native of Gofftown, N. H. Their children are: George D. (married to Mrs. Mary Hall, of Wattsburg, and parents of 1 child; they now live in Erie, where George is engaged in selling musical instruments), Mrs. Stella A. Sawyer, Frank P. and Fred A. Mr. Sawyer, our subject, came to Erie Co. in 1882, and in 1883 located in Venango Township. He is joint owner here, with George D. Giddings, of a farm of 219 acres, on which he and his father-in-law now live. He is a Republican in politics; an ambitious young farmer.

A. J. SEARS, M. D., Wattsburg, was born June 7, 1848, in Erie Co., Penn. His par- ents, Oscar and Mary Sears, still reside in this township. Our subject. until fourteen years of age, lived with his father; he then spent a year in Kankakee, learning the carriage- making trade. He returned to Erie Co., and clerked in D. B. Allen's drug store. He then took up the study of medicine, and attended the Medical Department of the University Ann Arbor, Mich., 1874 and 1875. He took his second course at the Medical Department of the Worcester University, Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated Feb. 28, 1878; he then practiced his profession 3 years at Findley's Lake, N. Y, then for a year and a half was local surgeon for the Nickel Plate R. R., at North East, this county; thence for 2 years at Bear Lake, Warren Co., Penn. In Aug., 1883, he located at his old home in Wattsburg, where he now resides. Mr. Sears was united in marrirge, Aug. 29, 1878, with Ella A. Chaffes, of Venango Township, Erie Co. The Doctor, a gentleman of fine scientific at- tainments, is not only making friends in his profession but among the people of this town- ship.

GEORGE SHADDUCK, farmer, P. O. Greenfield, was born July 23, 1820. in Green- field Township, Erie Co., Penn .; his father, Joseph Shadduck, a native of Vt., married Nabbie Keith, and came to Erie Co., locating in Greenfield Township, where he took up 400 acres of land, paying for same by selling to the State wolf scalps at $12, and bear scalps at $24 each. He afterward settled in North East, where be bought 150 acres more. His wife died about 1799, leaving 3 children-Betsy and Matilda (deceased), and Ira, who was the first white male child born in Greenfield Township, and is now a resident of C'lin- ton, Iowa. Mr. Shadduck's second wife was Betsey Willard, by whom he had 19 children, 9 now living-Horace, of North East Township; Mrs. Nancy Carter, in Rochester, Minn .; David, in Iowa; Mrs. Hannah Langford, in Iowa; Henry, in North East Township; George; Hiram, in Greenfield Township; Lester, in Wisconsin: Mrs. Polly Anu Mimger, of North East. Mr. Shadduck died about 1835; he was a useful pioneer citizen, enduring many hardships, and rendering valuable services in the development of this county. Our subject was united in marriage, November 7, 1842, with Amanda Bellows, of Cortland Co., N. Y .; she was born March 6, 1827. They have always lived in Erie Co. since marriage, locating on their present place in 1851. Nine children have been born to this union-Mrs. Phebe Ann Sager, of Iowa; Mrs. Addie Peck, of Harbor Creek Township; Mrs. Rosa Norton, of Kansas; Mrs. Mary Sturtivant, of this township; Charles W., married to Tillie Colvin, still at home; Hattie, living in Stockton, N. Y .; Mrs. Vina Jenkins, Emma and Duane W. Mr. Shadduck is an industrious and successful farmer, owning about 335 acres of land in Erie Co .; he is a liberal supporter of the church and all useful public enterprises. Mr. and Mrs. Shadduck are members of the U. B. Church, which they joined in 1856.

MATTHEW HENRY SMITH, farmer. P. O. Philipsville, was born May 10, 1832. in Venango Township. His grandfather, with his family, came to this township in 1801, and cleared up a farm. where he spent the remainder of his days; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. His son John, also a soldier in the war of 1812. married Elizabeth Taylor, and reared 9 of their 11 children, viz., Thomas, Mrs. Ann S. Janes, John H. (deceased), Sarah I., Robert T., Mrs. Jane Kincaid, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Jones, George D. (a soldier in the 18th Penn. Cav., who died at Cumberland, Md., June 27, 1865), and Matthew Henry. Mr. Smith died March 3, 1877; his wife July 1, 1873. Our subject was a soldier in the 102d

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Penn. Regt., returning home in 1865. He now owns and occupies the homestead entered by his grandfather Smith, and on which the family have since resided; he has a farm of 150 cares of well-improved land, with good buildings. Our subject was united in marriage, Oct. 26, 1880, with Almira A., daughter of Simon Jones, of Greenfield Township, now in Venango Township, and widow of Edwin T. Showerman. Our subject has 1 son by a former mar- riage, Willis H., born in 1865. Mr. Smith is Commissioner of Venango Township. He is an influential citizen, a man of integrity, and a successful farmer.

MALVIN M. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Aug. 27, 1840, in Venango Township, son of Thomas Smith, now residing in Wattsburg. He was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools and the academies at Waterford and Gi- rard, this county. Mr. Smith enlisted, Aug., 1863, in the South Atlantic Squadron, U. S. N., under Admiral Porter, and served on board the man-of-war, R. R. Cuyler. He par- ticipated in the engagements at Hampton Roads, Wilmington, N. C., New Orleans, La., and many others. After receiving an honorable discharge, in June, 1865, he returned home. Mr. Smith was united in marriage, Apr. 12, 1866, with Eliza, daughter of Daniel W. Titus. Two children have blessed this union-William W. and Jessie Phebe. Our subject has been industrious and successful, and has acquired a place of 138 acres of well- improved land, with good buildings. He is an ardent friend to the cause of education, and is giving his children good advantages. He is a Republican in politics, and an enter- prising, respected farmer.

FRANKLIN STEWART, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Dec. 7, 1834, in Amity Township, this Co. His father, Truman Stewart, is now living in Union City. Franklin was brought up on his father's farm, and attended the district school. He was united in marriage, Jan. 1, 1855, with Emily L., born in Pittsfield, Clienango Co., N. Y., Feb. 3, 1837, daughter of Titus and Betsy Burlingame, who came to Amity Township. Erie Co., about 1851. (Mr. Burlingame died in 1868, his wife in 1856.) Three children were born to this union, 1 now living-Edith May. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart lived in Amity Township after their marriage until the fall of 1859, when they came to Venango Township and bought their present home. They have about 65 acres of well-improved land. They are both members of the U. B. Church. Mr. Stewart is an influential citizen of Venango; he is a Democrat in politics; is much interested in the educational cause.

GEORGE W. STURTEVANT, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Aug. 17, 1849, in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn. His father, Solomon Sturtevant, now resides near Sheboygan, Wis. Our subject, Feb., 1864, when in his sixteenth year, enlisted in the 48th Wis. Reg. He served in the Western States and Territories. and was a brave soldier. He was mustered out in Feb., 1865. He was married, Dec. 25, 1873, to Mary Shadduck. They are the parents of 4 children, viz., William M., Charles W., Rosa Belle and Frank. Mr. Sturtevant is an industrious farmer, and a generous-hearted, upright citizen, an adherent of the Republican party; he and his wife are members of the U. B. Church.

TIMOTHY A. STURTEVANT was born Jan. 11, 1837. He was a soldier in the 145th Penn. Regt., and in the gunboat service, on board the General Thomas. He was married, Dec. 25, 1857, to Arilla J. McClennahan, whose decease occurred Jan. 12, 1866. His second wife is Naomi Bogue.

MORGAN B. TANNER, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Aug. 4, 1824, in Washing- ton Co., N. Y; his father, born in 1800, was also a native of same county; he married Lydia Foster, and came to this township in 1842, where they developed a home. Mr. Tanner, Sr., died Sept. 15, 1879, and his widow Jan. 6, 1883. They reared 6 children, viz .: James W., in Mo .: Morgan B .; Mary, wife of H. E. Lewis; Jane E., deceased, wife of Samuel E. Cliff, of Mo .; Amos F., Amity Township; and Elizabeth, wife of J. B. Bradley, of Mo. Our subject came with his father and family to this county in 1842. He was united in marriage, Sept. 7, 1844, with Electa Whitney, of Chautauqua, N. Y., who has borne him 6 children, viz .: Emma, wife of Charles Faulkner, of Amity Township; Ellen, wife of Truman Patchen, of N. Y .; Matilda, wife of George Lewis; Lucinda, wife of E. Hibbard; Durward, at home; and Alice, deceased Sept. 20, 1879, at seventeen years of age. Mr. Tanner enlisted in the 168th Regt. P. V. I. in 1863, serving in N. C .; he was discharged July, 1864; he re-enlisted, March, 1865, in the 18th P. Cav., and was discharged July of same year. His country being out of danger, he returned to farm-life; he is a Republican in politics, has held many township offices, and is now Assessor for same; he has proven himself honest and capable, giving satisfaction to all. He takes great interest in the cause of education, and taught himself 10 terms, beginning when he was but sixteen years old. During his boyhood days, he states, he was personally and intimately acquainted with President Chester A. Arthur. He is a respected, influential citizen of his township.

DR. GILBERT THICKSTUN, deceased, was born Nov. 9, 1839, at Mosiertown, Craw- ford Co., Penn. He graduated from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College March 1, 1864. He then practiced 2 years at Petroleum Centre, Penn., then came to Wattsburg, where he followed his profession 17 years. He was united in marriage, Oct. 10, 1872, with I. Della Cadmus, of Rushville, who graduated in music from the Genesee Wesleyan Semi- nary at Lima, N. Y., in 1870. Three children blessed this union-Fred C. (deceased), Leon- ard Dru, and Verne, deceased. The Doctor was long a member of the American Medical

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Association. He was Secy. of the Penn. State Medical Society in 1882. The same year was elected President of the Erie County Medical Society, and re-elected in 1883. Our subject died Aug. 17, 1883, from the effect of injuries received in falling from a train on Angola bridge. His death was deeply deplored by the whole community, and on the day of his burial all business places were closed in Wattsburg, and about 1500 people attended his funeral. He was a member of Wattsburg Lodge, No. 533 F. & A. M.

DANIEL W. TITUS, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born in 1819, in Albany Co., N. Y., and is a son of Jesse Titus, a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y., who was thrice married, first to Miss Susanna Wood, who died in 1827; his second wife, Patience Gurney, died one year later; he then married M. Cantine. They came to Venango Township, Erie Co., in 1830, settling just east of Wattsburg, where Mr. Titus died Feb. 28, 1873, aged eighty-two years. Mrs. Titus departed this life June 18, 1881. Our subject was reared on the farm, in Erie Co., Penn., receiving the limited educational advantages of those early days. When twenty-one years of age, he went to Dutchess Co, N. Y .. where he married, March 12, 1842, Maria Langdon, a native of Otsego Co., N. Y., but residing in Dutchess Co., where they lived for 2 years, when they moved to this township, where they have since remained. Their children are Isaac, Jesse, Mrs. Eliza Smith, Mrs. Francis Baldwin, De Forest and William. Mr. Titus has been industrious and successful, giving his children a good start in life, and retaining a farm of 100 acres of well-improved land for himself. He is a Re- publican in politics. In 1872, he was elected Auditor of Erie Co .: in 1875, County Com- missioner, and re-elected in 1878, filling these offices with credit to himself and to the sat- isfaction of his constituents. Mr. and Mrs. Titus have given their children good educa- tion and musical advantages. They are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Titus is a well-known and influential citizen of Erie County.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 170

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