History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 171

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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ISAAC L. TITUS, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born Feb. 26, 1843, in Dutchess Co., N. Y., and is a son of Daniel W. Titus (see sketch above). Isaac was brought here by his father in 1844, and was reared and educated in this township. He enlisted in the 199th Penn. Reg. Oct., 1864, serving faithfully until the close of the war, when he was honora- bly discharged July, 1865. He was united in marriage, April, 1866. with Cornelia Terry, of Waterford Borough, by whom he had one daughter-Florence. They settled down on their present farm, comprising 100 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Titns and his wife are members of the M. E. Church; he is a Republican in politics; a man of sterling integrity, held in high esteem by the community.

DANIEL D. TITUS, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born May 20, 1855, in Venango Township, this Co., where his father, Daniel W. Titns, still resides. Our subject married, Dec. 31, 1875, Eunice Hewitt, of same township. They are the parents of 2 children- Arrie and Aurey. Mr. Titus and wife are members of the M. E. Church. The former is an enterprising, successful young farmer, and owns 60 acres of well-improved land.

JESSE S. TITUS, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born Aug. 21, 1845, in this town- ship, son of D. W. Titus (see his sketch). He was reared on his father's farms, attending the township schools, and the academy of Waterford. He married, June 12, 1872, Sylvia A. Peck. a native of Venango Township, and has 1 son-Earl-and 1 daughter-Grace. He bought from his father the old homestead, consisting of 100 acres of well-improved land, and settled down. J. S. Titus supports the Prohibition party. He is an industrious, successful citizen, of much influence for good in the community. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

ARTHUR TITUS, farmer, P. O, Philipsville, was born Nov. 6, 1823, in Albany Co., N. Y .; his mother died in 1826, leaving 3 children-Daniel W., Mrs. Eliza Howland (de- ceased) and Arthur; his father then married Patience Gurney, who died after giving birth to Jesse G., now living in Warren Co., N. Y. Mr. Titus next married Miranda Cantine. and settled about a mile east of Wattsburg, this county, about 1830. He died Feb. 28, 1873, aged eighty-two years, his widow in 1881, leaving 7 children born to this union, viz .: Mrs. Susan Crane, Caspar, Henry, Frank, in Crawford Co .; Mrs. Jane Putman, Kan. ; Louisa and Lewis. Our subject was reared principally in this township after his fifth year. He was united in marriage, Nov, 6, 1845, with Mary J. Phillips, born July 5, 1824, a daughter of David Phillips, of Scotch descent, and an early settler of Erie Co., who married Ann Gra- ham, of North East Township, then moved West ; both died in III. Mr. and Mrs. Titus, after marriage, settled on their present estate, which they reclaimed from the wilderness and by their industry have made a success of life. Six children have been born to this, union-Ora G., Wilbert, Mrs. Viola Baldwin (deceased), Richard, Mrs. Minnie Rideout, of Wesleyville, and Alvin. Our subject and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Titus is a Prohibitionist; a man of sterling integrity and sincerity of purpose.

BURRELL TRACY, a native of Springfield, Mass., came to Erie Co., Penn., iu 1797, settling in what is now Venango Township, being the fifth to settle in Erie Co., working his farm summers and returning to his former home in the winters until 1804, when he was married to Polly Phillips, a native of Northumberland Co., Penn. He died Nov. 25, 1853, in the eightieth year of his age. Ten children were born to them, of whom 3 are now living. Buying furs of the Indians for Seth Reed, of Erie, which were taken there with oxen by way of North East, their nearest cut road. They obtained in his early settlement

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flour from Pittsburgh, afterward from Union Mills, from which he drew lumber for his buildings.

WILLIAM C. TRACY, M. D., physician and surgeon, Wattsburg, was born May 28, 1833, in Venango Township, this county. His father, Waterman B. Tracy, was a son of Burrell Tracy. Waterman B. married Mary A. Carson, and has 4 sons, viz .: William C., Josiah W., of Hardin Co., Iowa; Andrew W., Phillips Co., Kan., and Henry W., in Titusville, Penn. Our subject remained in this township until fourteen years old, when he went to Westfield, N. Y., where he obtained his education. At twenty-one he attended Phillips' Academy, Andover, Mass., 3 years, then went to Boston, Mass., where he at- tended the medical department of Harvard University, where he graduated with the degree of M. D. March 7, 1866; he was united in marriage, Sept. 13, 1866, with Ann Eliza Rockwood, of Union City, this county. They have 1 daughter-Ruby E. After practic- ing 6 years at Steamboat Rock, Iowa, the Doctor returned to this county, and located at Harhor Creek, where he remained until 1878, when he went to Duke Centre, Mckean Co., Penn., and engaged in the oil business. In Sept., 1883, Mr. Tracy came to Wattsburg; he still retains his connection with the oil trade. The Doctor is a fine physician, courteous and friendly. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

ELGIN C. TRACY, merchant, Wattsburg, was born Feb. 4, 1851, in Venango Town- ship, this county. His father, Hiram, was also a native of this township ; his grandfather, Burrell Tracy, a native of Mass., coming to Erie Co. in 1797-the fifth to settle in same. Hiram Tracy married Elizabeth Chapin, a native of Otsego Co., N. Y., and departed this life in June, 1883. His widow is living in Wattsburg. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm, attending the schools of Wattsburg, and one year in North East, this county. He was married, Nov. 18, 1880, to Edith Patterson, of Wayne Township, this county. One child, Anna. has been born to this union. Sept., 1878, Mr. Tracy entered into partnership with D. B. Foote, dry goods and general merchandise, which they still carry on. He is a supporter of the Republican party, and a member of the E. A. U. ; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church ; he is an ardent friend to the cause of education, and a liberal supporter of all enterprises conducive to the public benefit ; he is an active, reliable young business man of this township.

DANIEL TRESLER, farmer, P. O. Wattsburg, was born Sept. 16, 1831, in Schuylkill Co., Penn .; his parents, Henry and Lydia (Rites) Tresler, were natives of Penn .; Henry died April 10, 1880. Daniel was married in August, 1855, to Elizabeth Stitchler, of Center Co., Penn. They have eleven children now living-Mrs. Lydia A. Trass, Daniel H., Will- iam A., Mary A., Susan M., Lucy, Elmer E., Addie, Charlie, Josiah and Elizabeth. After their marriage, they lived four years in Center Co .; then went to the oil country, Venango Co., remaining fourteen years. In 1868, they moved to Venango Township, this county, where they bought a farm, which they lost in 1875 by giving security. They have since bought a farm on which they are residing, and where they have a good home. Mr. Tresler is a Democrat in politics ; a strong supporter of the cause of education : an honest, enter- prising citizen.

JONAS W. URCH, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Oct. 5, 1832, in Manlius, Onon - daga Co., N. Y., and is a son of Jonas and Sarah (Bryan) Urch, natives of England, who emigrated to America in 1829, and to Erie Co. in 1835, settling in Venango Township, where Mrs. Urch died in 1854, and Mr. Urch in 1871. Our subject was reared and educated in this township, and united in marriage, Oct. 5, 1853, with Julia I. Harris, a native of and resident in Chautauqua Co., N. Y. They have two children living, Eva J., wife of Sylvester Fritts, and Dana O. In 1871, Mr. Urch moved to his present farm, adjoining the village of Lowville. He is a member of the Republican party ; a K. of H., having filled. all the chairs of the lodge. He and his family are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Urch is a man of strong mind and strict integrity, possessing the respect of the community.

NELSON WHITFORD, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was born March 10, 1823, in Colum- bus, Chenango Co. N. Y., and is a son of Ezekiel and Ruth (Rice) Whitford, both now de-, ceased. Our subject moved to Chautauqua Co. when seventeen years of age; he was united in marriage, March 1, 1847, with Mary Howard, and settled in 1850 on their present place; it was then a wilderness, and they suffered many privations. They have been industrious and successful, and, besides helping their children, have a farm of about 75 acres. They are the parents of 6 children-Mrs. Harriet Coons, Merrills D., Mrs. Manie Smith, Mrs. Emily Gifford, Mrs. Ella Warner and Charley. Charley Whitford was married January 1, 1881, to Winnie E. Chambers; they live with our subject. Mr. Whitford is a Democrat in politics, a solid, reliable farmer, and a man of influence.

MERRILLS D. WHITFORD, farmer, P. O. Philipsville, was horn June 5, 1848, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y .; he was brought to Erie Co. in 1850, and was married in 1874 to Sarah J. Hubbard. They are the parents of 4 children-Charley Henry (deceased), Norris N., Rua E. and Ai D. Mr. Whitford is a Democrat in politics.

WILLIAM BENJAMIN WHITNEY, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Wattsburg, was born June 25, 1846, in French Creek Township, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., where his father, Isaac Whitney, still resides. August 3, 1862, our subject enlisted in the 112th Reg. N. Y. V. I .. and served in the Army of the Potomac, participating in many skirmishes, and

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in the following engagements: Lawrence Plantation, siege of Suffolk, Morris Island, S. C., Augusta, Fla., Drury's Bluff, Va., Cold Harbor, sieges of Richmond, Petersburg, Fort Fisher, N. C. This regiment made a brilliant record; at Cold Harbor it lost 300 men in 30 minutes, losing every non-commissioned officer. Our subject was one of the picked band of 100 men who were led by Gen. Foster, and captured a fort on an island in the siege of Suffolk. They killed 100 of the enemy, and took 400 prisoners. They were dis- charged in N. Y. City July, 1865. After his return, Mr. Whitney engaged in lumbering 1 year, in the grocery business 1 year, then farmed 1} years in Illinois, and a year in Iowa. He was united in marriage, July 29, 1876, with Alice Johnston, of Bremer Co., Iowa, by whom he had 3 children-William, Warren and Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney went to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1877, and in 1880 came to Erie Co., where they bought their farm of 81 acres. He is a Democrat in politics; a member of the G. A. R. He is an in- dustrious, energetic business man.

ALFRED D. WIARD, farmer, and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Philipsville, was born Dec. 2, 1852, on the place he now occupies. His father, Stephen D. Wiard, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., married Abigail Bently, of Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and came to this township in 1851; they were the parents of 2 children-Alfred D. and Mary M. Mr. Wiard died April 23, 1875. He was a soldier in the 102d Penn. Regt., served in the Army of the Potomac; discharged May 16, 1865. His widow resides with her son. Our subject was reared and educated in Venango Township. He married, Sept. 10, 1871, Sophia Chapin, born June 18, 1850, daughter of Norman Chapin. They are the parents of 1 son-Uriah D. Squire Wiard supports the Republican party. In Feb., 1882, he was elected Justice of the Peace in Venango Township, which office he has discharged creditably to himself, and to the satisfaction of others. He is a man of strict integrity, firm principles, and eujoys the confidence of the community. His wife is a member of the M. E. Church.

BURTON P. WIARD, farmer, P.O. Philipsville, was born March 2, 1835, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., son of Lucius P. and Mercy (Allen) Wiard, natives of Conn., and Rensselaer Co., N. Y., respectively. They moved to Chautauqua Co. in 1831, and to Venango Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1852, where they lived until their death. Mrs. Wiard died March 1867, Mr. Wiard in April, 1876. They left 4 children-George A., Stephen D. (deceased), Burton P. and Mrs. Minerva Brace. Our subject was united in marriage, Dec. 31, 1857, with Diana E. Butler, and has 1 son, Willie B., who is married to Eva U. Holmes. Mrs. Wiard died Jan. 8, 1865, when he married Lucy Jane Patterson Sept. 2, 1867; she was born Sept. 5. 1835, and is a daughter of Joseph and Alice Patterson. They settled on the Wiard home- stead, and have a place of 106 acres. Mr. Wiard is a Republican in politics; he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church and of the Patrons of Husbandry. He is a man of strict integrity and has much influence for good in the community.

PHILETUS H. YOST, farmer, P. O. Lowville, was born Sept. 2, 1839, in Venango Township; his father, William Tost, was also born in this township, being a son of John Yost, who came here from Luzerne Co., Penn., in an early day. William Yost married Ann Metcalf; 5 of their children are now living, viz .: Mrs. Reed in Iowa; James H .; Phil- etus H .; Mrs. Philena Rogers, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Amelia Stockton, of Humboldt, Neb. Mrs. Yost departed this life Nov. 4, 1868, and Mr. Yost March 12, 1873. Our sub- ject attended the schools of the home district and the Academy at Lowville. He was united in marriage, Sept, 24, 1862, with Laura Burnham. Their children now living are Arthur, Clark and Clayton. Mr. Yost is an industrious farmer; by his enterprise aud good man- agement, he has acquired 400 acres of land. He is a member of the F. & A. M .; has been a life-long supporter of the Republican party.

JOHN YOUNG, farmer, P. O. Lowell, was born May 28, 1824, in Venango Towuship, Erie Co., Penn., son of Alcinous Young, a native of Vermont, who came to this county in a very early day. and was a preacher in the M. E. Church. He married Mary, daughter of John Yost, whose family originally came from Susquehanna Co., Penn .; she was one of the earliest born citizens of this township. A. Young departed this life in Iowa City about 1876. Our subject was united in marriage Jan. 8, 1868. He had previously lived with an uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Young settled on their present farm, consisting of 186 acres, in 1871, and owned besides another tract of 50 acres in this township. They are the parents of 1 son-Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the M. E. Church; the former has been a life-long Republican, and is an energetic, successful farmer.

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JOHN W. ANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., April 12, 1828, a son of Elijah and Susanna (Williams) Anderson. Elijah was a son of Jo- seph and Hannah (Packard) Anderson, formerly of Mass. He, with his wife, came to this section of the country in 1838, first locating at Rockdale, Crawford Co., Penn., thence moved to Venango Township, where they both died. Our subject moved with his par- ents to Crawford Co., where he remained until 1863, when he moved to this township, where he has since resided. He was married, on April 4, 1852, to Mary Ette, daughter of Jared and Polly (Burr) Anderson, of Wis. Six children have been born to this marriage- Delos, married to Nettie Bates, lives in this township; Ella O., wife of Warren Perry, lives in Edinboro; Adella, wife of Delos Darrow, lives in Denver, Colo .; Rosell, married to Ella McGahen, lives in Dakota; Frank, married to Libby Wetsell, lives in this township, and Etta. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are members of the Adventist Church.

NATHANIEL C. AUSTIN, retired, Edinboro, was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Sept. 25, 1811, a son of Seymour and Mary (Chapman) Austin, natives of Berkshire Co., Mass., and Washington Co., N. Y. respectively, who settled in this township in 1833. Our subject came with his parents, and Feb. 12, 1835, married Nancy A., daughter of Lot and Jemima (Garwood) Lewis, of Meadville, Penn., by whom he had six children, viz .: Wm. V., who served three years in the late rebellion; Emeline, wife of Roht. R. Burchfield, who enlisted in 1863, and died in prison at Florence, S. C., Jan 8, 1865, and left three children, two daughters and a son-Chas. S., who is now Justice of the Peace, elected in Feb., 1881, when only twenty-three years of age; Edgar H., who enlisted Aug. 14, 1862, in Co. B, 145th P. V. I., and participated in the battles at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Spottsylvania, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Gettysburg; he received a very severe wound in the head at Deep Bottom, Va., and in the thigh at Petersburg, and was honorably discharged May 31, 1865; he married, Feb. 13, 1866, Rachel S., daughter of Jacob B. Everett, of Welland Co., Canada; Sarah, Mary and Teresa, deceased. Mr. Aus- tin began life as a carpenter, which occupation he followed until 1881, when he retired. He has in all probability erected two-thirds of the principal buildings in Edinboro and vicinity. He has filled various township offices, and was Burgess of Edinboro two terms.

CHARLES W. AUSTIN, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Mckean Township, May 27, 1843, a son of William and Elizabeth (Osborne) Austin, natives of England, who settled in Mckean Township in 1843. He was married, June 3, 1863, to Maryett, daugh- ter of Joseph and Phoebe (Fish) Haggerty, by whom he has had one child-Elanson B. Mrs. Austin departed this life April 6. 1879; Mr. Austin was in the late war, enlisting Aug. 30, 1862. He participated in the battles of Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Wilderness, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and in other important engagements. He was wounded at Gettysburg, and also at Grove Church, near Richmond; was discharged on account of dis- ability, July, 1865.

QUINCY BIGGERS, livery, Edinboro, was born in Cambridge, Crawford Co., Penn., April 22, 1851, a son of Wm. P. and Sophia (Bishop) Biggers. Wm. P. was born in Le Bœuf Township, his father was one of the first settlers of that township; he spent most of his life in his native township, though was a resident of Crawford Co. a few years; he died in 1880, aged sixty-four years. He was the father of three children-Quincy, the only one now living. He was married March 17, 1877, to Jennie, daughter of Wm. aud Elizabeth (Pinney) Towey, of Edinboro. Mr. Biggers has been engaged in the livery business since 1880.

CHAS. BILLINGS, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Aug. 23, 1823, a son of Ezekiel and Dimmis (Menross) Billings, who settled in this township in 1835, both natives of Vt. Our subject has been twice married, first on March 2, 1849, to Amanda, daughter of John Mallory, an early settler of this county. Two children were born to this union-Cyrus and Hulda (both deceased). His second marriage occurred on May 2, 1854, to Elizabeth Marble, widow of Warren Marble and daughter of Andrew and Isabella (Smith) Proudfit, who settled in Franklin Township in 1833. Four children blessed this union-Vernon B., married Jennie Irish and has two children-Wilber and aninfant; Frank T. married Mary Mills, and also has two children-Inez and an infant; Archie H. and Hugh C. Mr. Billings has lived on his present farm thirty-seven years, and is a repre- sentative farmer of his township. He has never sought or held an office. He is a mem- ber of the Christian Church; politically, he is a Republican.

WM. W. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born in Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn., May 18, 1825, and is a son of Wm. and Hannah (Isherwood) Campbell,

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who had six children, viz. : Elizabeth (deceased). James (deceased), Jane, residing in Erie; Francis, a resident of Kansas; John (deceased), and W. W. Our subject lives on the old homestead; he was united in marriage at Waterford, July 1, 1852, with Lavinia L., daugh- ter of William and Rebecca (Isherwood) Waterhouse, of Le Bœuf Township. The Isher- woods were early settlers of that township. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have been born ten children, six surviving, viz .: Alice, George, Effie, William, Grant and Lizzie. Alice married Lester Frow, and lives in the eastern part of the township. Mr. Campbell has served one term as Trustee of the State Normal School of Edinboro, aud has been elected to the office of School Director of his township two terms. He and his wife have been members of the Presbyterian Church twenty-three years. He is a Republican in politics.

CHARLES A. CRANDALL, merchant, P. O., McLane, was born in Mckean Town- ship, Feb. 18, 1845, a son of Thomas and Lucy (Harrison) Crandall, who settled in Mckean Township in 1840. Thomas was a son of Peleg Crandall, formerly from Northern N. Y. He had eight children-George W., Vigil L. (deceased), Charles A .. Thomas H., Betsey A., Flora A., William C. and John N. (deceased). George W. and Vigil L. were soldiers in the late rebellion, enlisting in 1862, in Co. B. 145th P. V. I., the latter died of disease con- tracted in the army after three months' service. The former was wounded at Gettysburg, July, 1863, and honorably discharged on account of disability. Charles A. was united in marriage, Sept. 24, 1867, with Martha E., danghter of James C. Graham, of Mill Creek Township, and has one child-Thomas H. Mr. Crandall has been a resident of this town- ship eleven years, and has kept a store at McLane for the past six years.

ANDREW CULBERTSON, farmer, P. O. McLallen's Corners, was born in Washing- ton Township, Erie Co., Penn., Oct. 22, 1821, a son of John and Mary (McClenathan) Culbertson, who settled here in 1799. John took up 400 acres of land, but his title was not perfect. and it was claimed by a party named Fisher. The matter was settled by Mr. Culbertson taking a deed of 150 acres. He had twelve children-six deceased, viz .: Robert A., William D., Stephen, John, Lucina and Sylvester. The living are: Sarah. wife of William Clemmens, a resident of Crawford Co .; Jean, wife of Dow Allen, of Fairview; Mary A., wife of Charles Skinner, residing in Waterford; Susanna, wife of Sherwood Mc- Lallen, living in this township; James, married to Susan Mitchell, of Waterford, and Andrew. Our subject married, March 5, 1844, Fanny, daughter of Joseph and Tyler (Crossett) Giles, who settled in this township in 1818. One child, Annette, blessed this union; she is now the wife of Milo Adams of Oil City, and has two children-Fannie and Forest. Mr. Culbertson and wife are members of the Christian Church. He owns 256 acres of land, including the homestead farm. The Culbertsons are from Lancaster Co., Penn He has been School Director two terms. He is politically a Republican.

EDWIN G. CULBERTSON, farmer, P. O. Edinboro, was born May 11. 1843, at Edinboro, Erie Co., Penn., and is a son of Augustus and Clarissa (Harrison) Culbertson. Augustus Culbertson was the first white male child born in this township, a son of William Culbertson, who came here in 1797, who was the first settler, and built the first grist and saw mill in this township. To this union were born six children, the surviving members residing at Edinboro-Harrison (deceased), Lewis, Johnson who enlisted in 1863 in the 211th Penn. Regt., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war; Porter enlisted in 1861, in the 83d Penn. Regt., was wounded before Richmond, and taken prisoner (after eleven months' confinement he was discharged, in 1863, and re-enlisted in the navy, serving till the close of the war); Emily and Edwin G. Our subject when but seventeen years old, enlisted, April, 1861, in the three months' service, in Col. McLane's Regiment. He re-en- listed Aug. 14, 1862, in Co. B, 145th P. V. I., and participated in the battles of Antietam. Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Wilderness and in other engagements. On May 3, 1863, he was taken prisoner at the battle of Chancel- lorsville, and taken to Richmond, where he remained fifteen days, when he was exchanged and returned to his regiment at Coffee Hill. He was honorably discharged, near Alexan- dria, Va., May 31, 1865. He was Burgess of Edinboro in 1872, and is now a member of the Council. He married at Edinboro, March 24, 1868, Ella H., daughter of Joseph and Celestia (Calkins) Towns. Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican in politics.

WILLIAM W. DAVIS, farmer. P. O. McLallen's Corners, was born in this township on July 28, 1842, a son of Daniel and Polly (McLallen) Davis. Daniel's father was Zopher Davis, who settled in this township in 1816, coming from Vt .; was the father of nine chil- dren, viz., Polly (now living, aged ninety-three), Lois, Daniel, Beulah, Dura, Phila, Abso- lom T., William and Sarah. Eight of the eleven children born to Daniel are surviving, viz., Zopher, Polly, Robert, Philena, George, Van Buren, Asenath and William W. Our sub- ject was united in marriage, April 11, 1867, with Emily, daughter of Alva and Rhoda (Wilson) Brownell, who were formerly of Jefferson Co., N. Y .. but have resided in Water- ford and Washington Townships, this county, since 1858. Mr. Davis was in the late war, enlisting in the navy Aug. 13, 1864, and was honorably discharged July 26, 1865.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 171

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