History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 177

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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and paid for same, with the aid of his sons, and at his death left it to his children. He died in 1842, his widow following in 1845. Thomas Moore has been twice married, first to Martha, a native of Erie Co., and a daughter of Aaron Himrod, one of the early settlers of this county. To this union were born five children, two living-Ralph, who served in the 83d P. V. I. three years and three months, passing through all the hardships with his glorious regiment, and receiving an honorable discharge; and Sarah, wife of Mathew Campbell, whose sketch appears in this work. Pressly, who died in 1882, also served in the 83d P. V. I. Mrs. Moore departed this life Feb., 1860, and in Sept., 1862, Mr. Moore married Isabell Powell, a native of Crawford Co., Penn., and a daughter of Thomas Pow- ell. Three children blessed this union, one dying in infancy. The surviving are Albert L. and Anna E. These, with Mr. and Mrs. Moore, are members of the U. P. Church. Mr. Moore owns 205 acres of fine land, part of the old homestead. All his children have attended the academy at Waterford. He is a prominent man of this section; a Republican in politics.

JAMES A. MOORE, proprietor of livery stable, Waterford, was born in Canada, May 8, 1838, and is a son of William Moore, who came to Erie Co., Penn., with his family abont 1860, and is still a resident of Waterford Township. Our subject served nearly three years during the late war, enlisting in 1862 in the 83d P. V. I., 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, the siege of Petersburg and in several other engagements of minor importance. He received an honorable discharge as First Lieutenant. Mr. Moore has been engaged in the livery business for about seven years; is now conducting the principal stable in Waterford, and has the mail route between Waterford and Mill Village, running a hack daily. He was married, June, 1879, to Margaret Irwine, a native of Centre Co., Penn., by whom there is one child-Alice E. Our subject is a member of the A. O. U. W., John Rice Post of Waterford; in politics is a Republican.

B. E. PHELPS, physician and surgeon, Wattsburg, was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., son of Benjamin Phelps and Sarah (nee Greenfield) Phelps; the former, a farmer, was born in Connecticut; the latter was a native of New York. Our subject having been partly educated in the common school, entered the Fairfield Academy. At sixteen years of age, he became a student at a medical college; at twenty-two years of age, at Castleton, Vt .; then attended the Albany, N. Y. Medical College; thence to college in Buffalo, N. Y., where he obtained the degree of M. D. He practiced, first in Crawford Co. five years, thence went to Erie Co., Penn., practicing in Union Township a short time, and in 1865 came to Corry, where he has been very successful, and has obtained an enviable reputation as surgeon. Dr. Phelps married in 1846, Luvilla Sweezy, a resident of Her- kimer Co. N. Y .; their son, a talented young practitioner, will in time take his father's place in the profession. Drs. B. E. Phelps, Sr. and Jr. are now located at Wattsburg, Erie Co., Penn., following their profession.

LAFAYETTE F. PHELPS, farmer and Tax Collector, P. O. Waterford, was born April 29, 1825, in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn .; second son of Drayton Phelps, a native of Connecticut, who came to Erie Co. with his brother Jason in 1815. He reared a family of seven children, four now living. He departed this life in 1854. Our subject married in 1851, Miss Sarah J., daughter of James F. Benson, a descendant of one of the first families of Erie Co. This union has been blessed with eight children, seven now living-Sarah S., wife of Seth Feedler; Charles B., Madora M., wife of Henry Allen; Jessie J., wife of Fred King; James B .. Harriet E., wife of George C. Jndson, and Lena E. Mr. Phelps is a prominent man in his section; is now Collector of Taxes; he acted as special agent for the Provost Marshal for two years during the war; he has held nearly all the township offices. Our subject owns a well-improved farm of about thirty-five acres. Politically he is a Republican.

HIRAM RICE, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, Waterford, was born March 3, 1842, in the house in which he now resides; son of Henry Rice, a native of New York City, and who came to Erie Co. about 1833. He raised a family of ten children, eight of whom are now living. He was a prominent farmer, but has retired, and with his wife is now living in the village of Waterford. Our subject enlisted July, 1864, in the U. S. Navy, serving in the North Atlantic Squadron 'on the gunboat "Pontoosuc, ".and was in the coast service; was engaged in both battles of Fort Fisher; in the bombardment of Fort Darling, and several minor engagements. After serving ten months, he was honorably discharged at the close of the war and returned home. He is now Commander of the J. F. Rice Post, No. 345, of Waterford. This post is named after his brother, who was a member of the 83d P. V. I. and killed at Malvern Hill. Mr. Rice married Oct. 6, 1868, Miss Henrietta A., daughter of H. R. Whittelsey, a native of Connecticut. This union has been blessed with three children, viz .: Lena E., Anna and Edward R. Mr. Rice is engaged in farming, and also in the sale of agricultural implements. He makes a specialty of the Buckeye Mower, Reaper and Self-Binder. Politically he is a Republican.

GEORGE ROBBINS, shoemaker and farmer, Waterford, was born in Crawford Co., Penn., Aug. 19, 1825; third son of Josiah and Betsey Robbins, natives of Connecticut. Josiah Robbins was a soldier of the war of 1812. Our subject came to Erie Co. in 1855,

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and settled in Washington Township. He was united in marriage Jan. 1, 1848, with Miss Mary J. Giles, a native of Erie Co., Penn. and daughter of Joseph Giles, a native of Massachusetts, and one of the first settlers of Washington Township. This union has been blessed with five children, viz .: Rosetta, Arthur C., Martha, Vernon and Ernest. Mr. Robbins has been a shoemaker nearly all of his life. and has worked at the same in. Waterford for nearly two years, doing a good business. He owns a well-improved farm of sixty-three acres, in Le Bœuf Township, on which his family reside. He served in the Union army three months, during the war of the rebellion. Mr. Robbins has made all he now owns by industry and economy. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a first class mechanic, in politics, a stanch Republican.

STEVEN ROBERTS, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Feb. 14, 1824; second son of Dorsey and Edith Roberts; the former, with family, drove a team

from New York to Erie Co., Penn., in 1835. They reared a family of eleven children, five now living. Mr. Roberts, Sr. was a cooper by trade, at which he worked early in life. He died in May, 1863, and his widow in June, 1872. Our subject was united in marriage, Oct. 7, 1847, with Miss Lavina Osborn, a native of Bedford Co., Penn., and daughter of Jerret Osborn, a native of Maryland, who came to Erie Co., Penn., in 1827. To this union have been born six children, five now living, viz .: Jarrett F., Agnes R., Eli N., Harriet E. and Charles N. Mr. Roberts served three months in the 202d P. V. I. during the late war. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject owns fifty acres of well-improved land, fruits of his industry and economy. In politics is a Republican.

AMOS ROBERTS, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., Dec. 29, 1826, third son of Dorsey and Edith Roberts, both natives of Massachusetts, who came to Erie Co., Penn., in 1836. They reared a family of eleven children, five now living. Dorsey Roberts was a soldier in the war of 1812; he worked at his trade (coopering) after coming here; died in 1862, his widow followed him in 1872. Our subject married Jan. 1, 1852, Miss Helen C. Heath, a native of Collins, N. Y .; her grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. They have four children living-Alice V., Mary L., wife of Jason Woods; William M. and Herbert V. (one is deceased). Mr. Roberts enlisted in Aug., 1864, in the U. S. Navy, and served on the gunboat " Gen. Burnside," on the Upper Tennessee. After a year's service, he was honorably discharged at the close of the war, and returned home. He is a member of the G. A. R. Bates Post, No. 83. Mr. Roberts owns fifty-five acres of well improved land, a part of his father's homestead. He and his wife are mem- bers of the M. E. Church. Politically he is a Republican.

JAMES S. ROSS, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., July 23, 1812; son of John and Lucy Ross; the former born in Vermont, was a soldier in the war of 1812; the latter was a native of Connecticut. They died in Erie City about 1845. Our subject married in 1836, Sarah Ann Wilson, of Whitehall, N. Y. They had a family of six children, five now living. Mr. Ross came to Erie Co., Penn., in 1838. Mrs. Ross died in 1865, and in 1868 Mr. Ross married Miss Rachel, daughter of John Alcon, both natives of Venango Co., Peun. Mr. Ross has always engaged in farming, is a self-made man, and has accumulated what he has by industry and economy. He was Captain in the militia in an early day, and has served as Collector one term. He received a sun-stroke in June, 1873, from the effects of which he has never recovered entirely; he is an honest, in- telligent citizen. In politics he is a Republican. L. M. Ross, our subject's oldest son, was born Sept. 2, 1841, in Mckean Township, Erie Co., Penn. He married Jan. 13, 1863, Miss Nancy J., daughter of Isaac Y. Lunger, a native of Pennsylvania, and one of the old settlers of Erie Co. This union has been blessed with two children, viz .: Hattie E. and Fred E. Mr. Ross is the owner of seventy-five acres of well-improved land; is con- nected with George H. Barnett, and doing an extensive business in hay pressing and threshing; he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Ross has served as School Director six years, and Assesor one term. Is a member of the A. O. U. W. He believes strongly in prohibition, and always votes the Republican ticket.

JACOB SCHLOSSER, barher and tobacco dealer, Waterford, was born in Syracuse, N. Y., May 7, 1853; second son of Charles and Kate Schlosser, natives of Germany, who have lived in this country about forty years. They raised a family of five sons, all living. Our subject came to Erie Co., in May, 1875, and settled in Waterford Township May 1, 1876, where he has since engaged in business. Mr. Schlosser married Oct. 2, 1879, Miss Emma J., daughter of William Hood, an old settler of Erie Co. This union has been blessed with two children-Walter H. and Charles W. Mr. Schlosser not only runs a first- class barber shop, but keeps in connection with same a cigar store, where he sells the best tobacco and cigars manufactured; he is a fine workman and gives satisfaction to all; his wife is a member of the Episcopal Church; he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the A. O. U. W .; in politics is Independent.

HIRAM SEDGWICK, retired farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Rensselaer Co., ' N. Y., July 16, 1803; eldest son of Aaron and Betsy Sedgwick, former a native of Massa- chusetts and brother of Louis Sedgwick, whose biography appears in this work. Our sub- ject came to Erie Co. with his parents [in 1825; he married Jan. 28, 1830, Miss Julia A., eiglith child of Benjamin Grant, a native of Connecticut, who came to Erie Co. in 1800,

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with his wife and three children; he worked at an early day at blacksmithing and reared a family of ten children, five now living; he served one term as Poor Director. Two of his sons, Benjamin and William C. were soldiers in the war of 1812; he died in 1849, aged eighty years. Seven children were born to this union, five now living, viz .: Solyman, who received an honorable discharge, after serving nine months in the Army of the Potomac, during the late war; Almena, wife of Hardin Marsh; Bertram, Louisa, Effie; Arthur died in his eighteenth year. Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick are among the landmarks of the county, having lived together more than fifty years. The latter has been for over ten years an invalid. The former spends many hours of his old age fishing, a recreation he is very fond of; he is the owner of his father's homestead, consisting of 108 acres of well- improved land.

LEWIS SEDGWICK, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Aug. 28, 1813; son of Aaron Sedgwick, a native of Massachusetts, who came to Erie Co. with his family in 1825; he raised ten children, six now living; was a prominent farmer and an honest man; he died in Waterford Township, in 1854. Our subject married, Aug. 15, 1839, Emily H., born in Erie Co., and daughter of Reuben Sharp, a soldier of the war of 1812, a native of England, and an old settler of Erie County. This union has been blessed with four children, three surviving, viz., Elmina M., wife of Wilson Marsh; Eu- gene V., who lost his life at the battle of Cedar Mountain (he was Second Sergeant in the 111th P. V. I.); Jermaine B. and Claude D. Mr. Sedgwick has helped his children to some extent; he owns a nice property; has served as Constable, Collector and Assessor; is a Republican in politics; his grandfather Upham was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.

LEE A. SEDGWICK, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was horn Oct. 19, 1850, on the farm he now occupies in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn .; son of John and Louisa (Rock- well) Sedgwick, latter a daughter of Jonathan Rockwell, one of the first settlers of Erie Co. Jonathan Rockwell was a prominent farmer, an early settler of Waterford Township. He died March 4, 1875. Louisa Sedgwick died March 17, 1884. Our subject was married Dec. 21, 1876,.to Miss Ella M. Smith, a native of Waterford, and daughter of Charles Smith. This union has been blessed with three children, viz .: Bessie, Wilmer C. and Roy. Mrs. Sedgwick departed this life Oct. 28, 1881. Mr. Sedgwick is an enterprising young man. Owns 140 acres of well improved land, a half mile from Waterford, and one of the finest residences in the township. Is a member of the F. & A. M .; Republican in politics.

REUBEN SHARPE, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born July 16, 1822, on his present farm in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn .; second son of Reuben and Louisa Sharpe, the latter a native of Vermont. Reuben Sharpe, Sr., an early settler of Erie Co., was born in North Walsham, Eng .; was in the U. S. Navy in the war of 1812 under Com. Mc- Donough, and was wounded at the battle of Plattsburg. In early life he was a sailor; he' settled on the farm now occupied by his son in 1816, and reared a family of five children. He died in 1851, his widow following him in 1875. Our subject enlisted, first for three months' service in McLane's Regiment of Erie; then, in Aug., 1861, he re-enlisted in the 83d P. V. I., Co. E, and served in the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac. He took part in the seven days' fight at Yorktown, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, and in a skirmish at North Ann River was wounded in the right foot. He also participated in the battles of the Wil- derness, Chancellorsville, and many minor engagements. He was honorably discharged in 1865 at the close of the war. Our subject married, in 1866, Mrs. Emma A., widow of Richard Cross, who was a Captain in the 111th P. V. I., served about one year, and died in the fall of 1865. Mrs. Sharpe has two children by her first husband -- Louis G. and Katie B. Mr. Sharpe owns forty acres of well-improved land, a part of his father's old home- stead. He is a member of the F. & A. M., and the G. A. R .; he receives a pension from the Government.

GEORGE SMITH, retired farmer, Waterford, was born in Erie Co., Penn .. Nov. 21, 1807; son of James Smith, a native of Ireland, who came here about 1803. He raised a family of eight children, our subject being the fourth child, three now surviving. He took great interest in church matters; was instrumental in establishing a U. P. Church in Wa- terford, of which he was a member. He died about 1829; his widow survived him nineteen years. Our subject married, in 1831, Miss Mary, daughter of Jolin Barnes, of Luzerne Co., Penn. This union has been blessed with seven children, viz .: Robert R., who en- listed in the 83d P. V. I., and lost his life at the battle of Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862; Sid- ney, wife of John Lytle; Nancy, widow of Aaron Himrod (whose biography appears else- where in this volume); Elizabeth, wife of Robert Lytle: James N .; Marv, wife of William Moore; and George A. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the U. P Church. The for- mer in early life worked at the carpenter's trade, but later was a farmer. He accumulated a nice property, and moved to Waterford about 1873, where he has since lived a retired life. He is one of the oldest and most respected citizens born in Waterford now living. Politi- cally he is a Republican.

WILLIAM STANCLIFF, farmer and painter, P. O. Waterford, was born in Erie Co., N. Y., March 12, 1821; third son of Timothy Stancliff, who drove his team and brought his family here in 1836. Timothy was drafted by the British in the war of 1812. He reared a family of twelve children, nine now living; he was a prominent farmer, and

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died when ninety-three years of age. His father was a Revolutionary soldier. Our sub- ject married, Dec. 31, 1843, Miss Delia Whitney, a native of Clinton Co., N. Y., daughter of Leonard Whitney. Eleven children were born to this union, six now living-Leonard T., Winfield W., Olan D., Eva A. (wife of Harry S. Crandle), George E. and Mertie E. Mr. Stancliff has worked at painting for over forty-five years. He has a well-improved farm of forty-five acres; is a member of the I. O. O. F .; in politics, a Republican.

ALDEN STANCLIFF, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., Aug. 30, 1823, third child of Thomas and Mary P. Stancliff, the former of whom, a na- tive of Canada, came with his family to Erie Co. in 1835. They were the parents of six children, five now living. Thomas Stancliff was a prominent farmer. He was a member of the M. E. Church, and took a great interest in church matters. His father was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Thomas Stancliff died in May, 1848; his widow, aged eighty-six, is living with her daughter, Lorina Stancliff. Our subject is a painter by trade and also worked for many years manufacturing handles. He married, in 1846, Miss Emily Brooks, a native of Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., and daughter of Enoch Brooks. This union has been blessed with four children, three now living-Emma A., wife of M. B. Vancese; Jackson, and Minnie M., wife of H. C. Stackhouse. Mr. Stancliff owns twenty acres of well-improved land. He has been Road Commissioner and School Director. Politically he is a Republican.

AMOS S. STAFFORD, farmer and cooper, P. O. Waterford, was born in Peru, Clinton Co., N. Y., June 6, 1811, son of Edward Stafford, a cooper by trade, and a soldier in the war of 1812, who came with his family to Erie Co. in 1835. Four of his eleven children are living. He belonged to the M. E. Church, in which he took special interest; he died March 3, 1861. Our subject married, in the fall of 1833, Miss Martha M., daughter of Aaron Sedgwick, a pioneer of this county, and a sister of Lewis Sedgwick, whose biography appears in this volume. This union has been blessed by the birth of Andrew W. and Clara, wife of O. D. Rider. Andrew W. enlisted in the 111th P. V. I. and served three years and three months in the Army of the Potomac, participating in the battles of Cedar Mountain, South Mountain, second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and several minor engagements. He was honorably discharged at the close of the war, and returned home. Mr. Stafford is politically a Republican.

FRANKLIN STOUT, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born February 25, 1839, at White Haven, Penn., son of Thomas Stout, a native of Easton, Penn., and a nephew of the cel- ebrated Dr. Gross, of Philadelphia; he died in 1869. Our subject at an early date en- gaged in lumbering. He enlisted Sept., 1861, in the 67th P. V. I., serving in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of Opequan, Cedar Creek, Fisher's Hill, Winchester (where he was taken prisoner, remaining forty days in Belle Isle, when he was exchanged), Wilderness, Petersburg and capture of Lee's army. After nearly four years' service, he was honorably discharged in Aug., 1865. In 1867 he mar- ried Miss Helen S., daughter of Chancy Moore, now deceased. Mr. Stout owns 140 acres of improved land, and keeps good stock, and has in connection a small dairy. Mr. Stout is a member of the A. O. U. W .; in politics, a Republican.

FRANCIS D. STRONG, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born on his present farm in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn., April 4, 1814, and is first son of Martin and Sarah Strong, both natives of Connecticut. Martin Strong, a surveyor, came on foot and alone from Connecticut in 1795, bringing his instruments with him. He was a Captain in the State militia, and worked at his profession the greater part of his life. He surveyed much of the land southeast of the Susquehanna River, also for the Holland & Population Co., besides doing a good local business in same line. He was twice married, first to Miss Han- nah Trask; they reared one daughter only to die when eighteen years of age. His second marriage, in 1811, was with Miss Sarah, daughter of Francis Drake; she was a native of Connecticut. This union was blessed with five children, three now living-Sarah Ann, widow of B. B. Vincent (deceased); Francis D. and Martin, who occupy the old farm. The deceased are Lydia Webb, wife of Col. T. B. Vincent; Dr. Laudaff. Mr. Strong ac- cumulated a large property; he died March 24, 1858; his widow survived him until Janu- ary, 1867.

JOHN TAYLOR, farmer, P. O. Waterford, was born in County Armagh, Ireland, Feb. 24, 1831, and is a son of Jolin Taylor, Sr. His parents died when he was small. Our subject came to America July 4, 1852; he earned the money and brought three of his sisters and a brother to America. He first worked on public works and then on a farm for seven years, then bought a farm for himself, and as the results of his hard labor and econ- omy has now 111 acres of fine improved land. Mr. Taylor married in 1857, Miss Sarah, daughter of John Gillespie. She was also a native of County Armagh, Ireland. Five chil- dren have been born to this union, viz .: Lizzie M., John Jr., Triphena L., Samuel and Clyde. Mr. Taylor and his wife attend the M. E. Church. John Taylor entered the ser- vice in 1865 in the 98th P. V. I., serving under Gen. Wright, 6th Corps, Army of the Poto- mac, and remained until the capture of Lee's army. He was honorably discharged June 22, 1865. He is an adherent of the Democratic party.

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C. C. TAYLOR, Waterford, was born near Cooperstown, Otsego Co., N. Y., July 9, 1882, and moved to Erie Co., Penn., with his parents in 1835; his father, John C. Taylor, was a blacksmith by trade; he took a deep interest in church matters, and in the latter part of his life was a preacher in the M. E. Church. He died at Waterford in July, 1864, and Mercy Taylor, his widow and mother of C. C., followed him in 1866. The subject of this brief sketch was thrown upon his own resources in early life, and his opportunities for acquiring an education were limited. He, however, acquired an academic course. In 1851, he married Miss Lovina J. McGee, daughter of John J. McGee, one of the early set- tlers of Elk Creek Township, moved to Mt. Pleasant, Penn., and commenced teaching school. Subsequent to this he attended Mt. Pleasant College, and graduated at Iron City College in 1859. He taught in Mt. Pleasant until 1864, when he returned to Erie Co., and engaged in mercantile business. In 1867 he took charge of the Wellsburg schools, and in 1869 was elected Superintendent of the public schools of Erie Co., and served three conse- cutive terms, or nine years in that capacity. Since voluntarily resigning the Superinten- dency in 1878, Mr. Taylor has been engaged in the introduction of school and college text books. He has succeeded in acquiring a very pleasant home. He now owns one of the best farms in Waterford Township, and his residence is perhaps not excelled in the county.

JOSEPH THOMAS, retired farmer and Collector of Taxes, Waterford, was born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 20, 1812, son of Lewis Thomas also a native'of New York State, who moved to Erie Co., Penn., in 1818. He raised a family of eleven children, nine now living. Our subject was the oldest child, and marrled in 1834, Miss Mary, daughter of Aaron Sedgwick. an old settler of Erie Co. Seven children have been born to this union, viz .: Helen, wife of William Sharp; Charles A .; Cynthia, wife of Josiah P. Osbunna; Francena, wife of Ervin Port; Betsy, widow of Frank Gardner; Ella M., wife of George Comer, and Maggie, wife of Hanford B. Skinner. All are living near their parents, who have eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Thomas when a young man worked at carpentering, but settled down to farming, in which he has been successful. He moved to Waterford in 1873, where he owns a fine residence and other village property. He is a self-made man, has educated all his children well and accumulated a large property. He has served his township as Assessor, and is now Tax Collector of the Borough of Water- ford Politically he is 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 177

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