History of the city of Washington and Washington County, Pennsylvania and representative citizens 20th century, Part 111

Author: McFarland, Joseph Fulton; Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1910
Publisher: Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1474

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father of William W., was born on this farm in Canton Township in March, 1809, and died in 1895. He was a successful business man and carried on farming and stock raising for many years, devoting much attention to the growing of sheep. In his early political life he was a Whig and later became a strong advocate of the aboli- tion of slavery. During the Civil War he lent his sup- port heartily to the preservation of the Union. In early days he was a member of the Covenanter Church but later was identified for years with the North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, in which he was an elder. He married Jane Welsh, who was born in Mt. Pleasant Township, Washington County, and three of their chil- dren survive, namely: Sarah J., who is the widow of Dr. William Morrison, who was a practitioner in Cross Creek Township, she now residing at Washington; Will- iam W., of Canton Township; and Robert H., who re- sides at Washington, Pa. John McClay was a director in the First National Bank at Washington.

William W. McClay has never lived in any other home than the old family homestead and it is endeared to him by recollection of his boyhood and of his parents who have passed away. He attended the neighborhood schools and also an academy at Buffalo village while he was growing up and later was a student in the Eastman Busi- ness College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he was grad- uated in 1867. From choice he has always been a farmer and stock raiser and has met with excellent results in rais- ing the Black Top sheep, usually having from 250 to 300 head in his flocks.

In 1878, Mr. McClay was married (first) to Miss Myra C. Crothers, who was born in Buffalo Township, a daugh- ter of the late Samuel J. Crothers. He was married (sec- ond), in 1894, to Miss Jennie Maxwell, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, a daughter of Robert Maxwell, who formerly lived in Buffalo village.

Mr. McClay is a Republican. He has frequently been elected to township offices and has served most accept- ably as township auditor and also as judge of elections. Both he and wife are members of the North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, of which he is a trustee.

HAINES H. REED, postmaster at Rea, Pa., where he is also proprietor of a general store and also ticket and freight agent for the Wabash Railroad, 'belongs to one of the old and substantial families of this section. He was born in Cross Creek Township, Washington Co., Pa., in January, 1879, and is a son of John C. and Mary (Barnes) Reed, being the youngest member of their family of six children, the others bearing the following names: Lulu B., who married S. J. Welsh and they re- side at McKee's Rocks; Edwin C .; Wylie B., who is now deceased; and Norman W. and J. Howard.

Haines H. Reed was educated in the common and high

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school of Cross Creek and continued his studies until he was nineteen years of age, when he went to Pittsburg and for a time was engaged there and in the vicinity as a clerk. He returned to the farm for a season and then decided to visit the far West, extending his jour- ney to California. He remained there for two years, working as an electrician and continued work in the same line after coming as far east as Colorado, from which State he later returned to Pennsylvania. When he next left Washington County it was to engage in the gas fitting business for a time, at Andover, Ohio. In 1905 he came back to Cross Creek Township and became manager of the branch store at Rea Station for the firm of I. M. Reed & Son, of Cross Creek village and also was appointed U. S. rural mail carrier. In October, 1908, he purchased the store he had formerly been operating for the Reed firm, and in November following he was ap- pointed postmaster and subsequently assumed the rail- road duties mentioned above. He is one of the leading and busy men of the village. In politics he considers himself an independent, although he favors the prin- ciples of old Democracy in which his father reared him.

Mr. Reed was married in December, 1906, to Miss Anna Mae Pyle, a daughter of W. S. and Mary Pyle, of Cross Creek Township, and they have a beautiful little daughter of two years. Mr. Reed and wife are members of Mt. Prospect Presbyterian Church.

RICHARD GLADDEN, one of Robeson Township's most substantial citizens, the owner of valuable farming land and stock in several of the leading financial institu- tions of Washington County, has been a valued and es- teemed resident of McDonald for some years, where he now lives retired from business and enjoys the comforts of a beautiful home. He was born in Cecil Township, Washington Co., Pa., March 3, 1855, and is a son of Richard and Mary (Kelso) Gladden.

Richard Gladden, Sr., father of Richard, was born in Washington County, a son of William and Mary (Woods) Gladden, all of whom have passed away. Richard Glad- den was a prosperous farmer and was a respected citizen. He married Mary Kelso, who was a daughter of Ben- jamin and Martha (Murdock) Kelso. She survived her husband but a short time and they both were interred in the Arlington Cemetery. They were worthy members of the United Presbyterian Church. Their children bore the following names: William, Martha, deceased; Ben- jamin J., deceased; George, deceased; Richard and Joseph. Martha was the wife of Thomas Reed.

Richard Gladden went to the public schools in early boyhood and from there to Oakdale Academy and had further advantages at the West Philadelphia Academy. After his school days were over he engaged in farming

and continued in agricultrual pursuits for a number of years. Prior to settling permanently at McDonald, he spent a year in travel in California. Mr. Gladden still retains his farm of 200 acres which is situated in Cecil Township. He has other large investments and is a di- rector in the McDonald Savings and Trust Company; is a stockholder in the First National Bank at McDonald; is a stockholder in the Warner Glass Company, and is vice- president of the Water and Light Company at McDonald.

On October 25, 1876, Mr. Gladden was married to Miss Lavina Tuten, a daughter of George and Catherine (Trimmer) Tuten. Mr. Tuten was a farmer and also was proprietor of a hotel at Hickory, Pa. Mrs. Gladden has two sisters: Iantha, who is the widow of Albert Sauters; and Clara, who is the wife of Oliver Pearson. To Mr. and Mrs. Gladden the following children were born: Anna Mary, Iva C. and Frank R. Mr. Gladden has given his children superior educational advantages, his daughters being educated at Wilson College at Cham- bersburg, and his son at Purdue University, Indiana. The second daughter is the wife of Samuel H. Ridall, of Pittsburg, and they have one daughter, Elizabeth Ann. Mr. Gladden and family belong to the First United Presbyterian Church at McDonald. He is identified with the Republican party.

WILLIAM E. LANE, county treasurer of Washington County, Pa., and senior member of the firm of Lane & Spriggs, dealers in real estate and insurance, with offices at No. 433 Washington Trust building, is a representa- tive of an old county family and a leading citizen of Washington. He was born at West Middletown, Wash- ington Co., Pa., January 26, 1866, and is a son of Thomas and Rebecca (McElroy) Lane.

Thomas Lane came to Washington County in early life and his interests remained centered here throughout his entire career. For many years he was connected with the U. S. mail service and he was proprietor of a livery stable for some time. His death occurred Janu- ary 25, 1908. He married Rebecca MeElroy, and they. had twelve children.

William E. Lane was educated in the schools of West Middletown and then engaged in teaching school until he embarked in his present business at Washington. He is in partnership with H. H. Spriggs and they handle a large amount of valuable realty and represent the lead- ing fire, life and accident insurance companies of the country. Mr. Lane has been an active Republican for a number of years and in 1908 was elected county treas- urer with a large majority. He is a man well qualified for this important public office and has proved his effi- ciency.

Mr. Lane married Miss Lillie M. MeCalmont, a daugh-

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ter of Alexander McCalmont, and they have four chil- dren. Mr. and Mrs. Lane are members of the Second United Presbyterian Church.

SAMUEL CLARENCE IMHOFF, who owns a fine farm of ninety-four acres which is situated in Canton Township, Washington Co., Pa., is numbered with the successful agriculturists of this section, and is also one of its most enterprising business men. He was born on his present farm, August 16, 1863, and is a son of Sam- uel and Mary J. (Stewart) Imhoff.

Samuel Imhoff was born in Canton Township and is a son of Martin Imhoff, who was born in Switzerland. During the early days of the gold excitement in Cali- fornia, Samuel Imhoff visited the far West and there was engaged for a time in mining. After he returned to Washington County, Pa., he followed farming in Canton Township, where he died in 1874. He married Mary J. Stewart, who was also born in Canton Township and died here in 1881. Of their children, Samuel Clarence Imhoff is the only survivor.

Samuel Clarence Imhoff grew to manhood in Canton Township and in boyhood attended the district schools. He has been engaged in farming and stock raising ever since he entered into business. He also followed thresh- ing for a time and then bought a portable sawmill and for some years has done a large amount of work with this machine in different sections. He is a practical business man and stands well with his fellow citizens per- sonally.

On January 28, 1886, Mr. Imhoff was married to Miss Emma J. Smiley, who was born in Cross Creek Township, Washington County, and is a daughter of the late James G. Smiley. They have two children: Mary S. and James C. Mr. Imhoff and family belong to the North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, the membership of which includes the larger number of the substantial and rep- resentative people of this section. In his political views, Mr. Imhoff is independent, having connected himself with no definite party, but is sure to cast his vote, how- ever, for a responsible and reliable candidate.

LIEUT. JOHN FULTON BELL, a highly respected citizen of Washington, Pa., residing in his fine residence at No. 80 West Prospect avenue, for many years was en- gaged in farming and stock raising in Amwell Township, Washington County. He was born in Jefferson, Morgan Township, Greene County, Pa., August 23, 1841, and is a son of Levi Harrod Bell, the Bell family having settled in Greene County in pioneer days.

John Fulton Bell first attended school in his native place and in 1860 became a student at Georges Creek Academy in Fayette County. He resided in Greene County until 1860, when he came to Washington County

and in 1868 bought a large farm in Amwell Township, which he continued to operate and develop until 1907, when he sold his farming lands and retired to Wash- ington. Mr. Bell spent four years, between 1903 and 1907 in Prosperity. For many years he was one of the leading stock raisers of this section.

On August 22, 1862, Mr. Bell enlisted at Amity, Wash- ington County, Pa., in Co. D, 140th P. V. I., and was promoted June 21, 1863, from the rank of corporal to that of sergeant. On November 1, 1863, he became first sergeant; on July 20, 1864, near City Point, Va., he was commissioned first lieutenant by Governor Andrew G. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, and served as such until the close of the war and for several months was in charge of the company. The company was mustered out May 31, 1865, in the name of First Lieut. J. F. Bell as senior commanding officer. Among the twenty-five battles in which his company fought were those of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, the operations in front of Petersburg and those at Appo- mattox, which culminated in Lee's surrender and brought the war to happy termination.

On May 6, 1868, Mr. Bell married Miss Lydia Ross, who was born in Washington Township, Greene County, Pa., and they have five children: Benjamin Harrod, Sarah Frances, Lyda Emma, Abner, Ross and James Franklin.

James Franklin Bell, the youngest son, is a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College at Washington. In 1902 he graduated from West Point Military Academy as engineer and served two years in the engineers' corps, in the Philippine Islands. He was instructor in mathe- matics for a time, at West Point, and is now stationed at Washington, D. C., as a member of the engineer corps of the U. S. Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell are members of the Baptist Church, in which he is one of the board of deacons.

A. O. HINDMAN, M. D., physician and surgeon at Cross Creek, Pa., has been in continuous practice at this place for the past ten years and commands the confi- dence and enjoys the esteem of the people. He was born in Cross Creek Township, Washington Co., Pa., November 9, 1875, and is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Stevenson) Hindman.

The Hindman family has been settled in Washington County for generations, the grandparents, William and Betsey Hindman, having been born here. Thomas Hind- man was born on the farm in Brooke County, W. Va., which he now owns, but for many years has been a resi- dent of Cross Creek village. He was a blacksmith by trade and was a reputable citizen. He married Hannah Stevenson and they had three children: A. O., Della M. and Nettie P.

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Dr. Hindman was educated in the district schools of Cross Creek Township, Hickory Academy and the Ohio Normal University at Ada, now known as Ohio Northern University. He then entered upon the study of medicine and completed his medical course and received his degree in 1899, from the Western Pennsylvania Medical Col- lege at Pittsburg. He immediately located at Cross Creek and has here built up a substantial practice. He is identified with business enterprises aside from his profession, being a stockholder in the Burgettstown Na- tional Bank, the Freehold Oil and Gas Company and in other concerns in this section.

Dr. Hindman was married to Miss Ada Newcomer, a daughter of Thomas and Hattie (Richie) Newcomer, residents of Washington, and they have one daughter, Helen Lucille. The family are members of the Presby- terian Church at Cross Creek. Dr. Hindman is an active and valued member of the Washington County and Pennsylvania State Medical Societies and of the Amer- ican Medical Association. In addition to this he is a, quiet scientific investigator along his own lines, never having ceased being a student.

JAMES LINDSAY YOHE, senior member of the Yohe Brothers Lumber Company, which was established in 1878 and is the oldest concern of its kind in Monon- gahela City, was born Dec. 20, 1849, in this city and is a son of Michael and Phoebe (McConnel) Yohe.

Michael Yohe was born on a farm in Carroll Town- ship, in 1815, and was a son of Isaac Yohe, who came from the eastern part of Pennsylvania, and located on a farm three miles east of Monongahela City, where he spent his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. Michael Yohe was reared in Carroll Township, where he remained until after his marriage, when he removed to Monon- gahela City, where he died, aged 68 years. He married Phoebe McConnel, who was born at West Middletown, Washington Co., Pa., in 1825, and died, aged 75 years. They had the following children: John M., a resident of Pittsburg; Isaac, of Monongahela City, Pa .; Leroy S., deceased; James L., subject of this sketch; William G., of New Kensington; Lewis N., of Monongahela City; Frank and Charles, twins, both residents of Monongahela City; and Sherod C., a resident of Monongahela City. Some 30 years ago a photograph was taken of the eight brothers, who recently sat for another photograph, all of whom, with the exception of John, the eldest, who was born at West Middletown, were born in Monongahela City.

James L. Yohe was reared in Monongahela City, where he obtained a common school education, early in life learning the carpenter's trade with his father. In 1878, in partnership with his brothers, Isaac and Lewis N., they established the Yohe Brothers Lumber Company,

and the plant is located on the Monongahela River, and the firm gives employment to an average of 60 to 100 men. They carry on a general contracting business and deal in all kinds of building materials. In 1902, Clyde C. Yohe purchased one-half of the Isaac Yohe interest in the concern, and in 1909, purchased the remaining half interest of Isaac Yohe, who is now living in re- tirement. Besides his lumber interests, Mr. Yohe is a director in the Monongahela Trust Company, and a stockholder of the Perry Manufacturing Company. He is affiliated with the B. P. O. E. order, is a 32nd degree Mason, and is religiously a member of the Methodist Church.

In 1879, Mr. Yohe married Ella M. Corrin, a daughter of William and Eleanor Corrin, and they have reared the following children: Annetta, widow of Adam C. Samp- son, has two children, Lois and Adam; Clyde C., married Nellie Beach and they have one child, Chauncey B .; Ed- ward L., married Blanch Dewalt, and has two children, Lloyd and Bearl; Emma C., married Edward Kuhlman, of Indian Territory; and James K. is a student at Wash- ington and Jefferson College.

HON. JOHN D. BRADEN, deceased, for many years was a prominent and useful citizen of Washington, Pa., and during the entire course of his active business life was engaged in the practice of law. He was born in Chippewa Township, Beaver Co., Pa., Nov. 21, 1826, and was a son of John and Katherine (McIntyre) Braden.

James Braden, the grandfather, was born in Ireland and there was married to Margaret Howe, who was of English parentage. After her death, James Braden, with his motherless children started for America and reached this country in 1797. One of his sons, John Braden, who was the father of John D., was born at what was called Five-Mile town, near Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, Ireland. He accompanied his father to America. It is probable that he followed farming from the time that he was capable of working, as he subsequently acquired farming g land situated near Youngstown, Ohio, on which he was residing when the War of 1812 was declared. He was called into actual service Aug. 26, 1812, first under Capt. Samuel Denison. On Sept. 16, 1812, he was transferred at Cleveland to Capt. Joshua T. Cotton's company, under whom he con- tinued until Nov. 8, 1812, and he was discharged by Gen. Elijah Wadsworth. He was in the First Reg., Third Brig., 4th Div. of Ohio militia, which was com- manded by Col. William Rayen. He did not marry until he returned from that war, and then settled in Chippewa Township, Beaver Co., Pa., where he and wife lived for more than 50 years. Of their large family of children, the late John D. Braden was the only one to locate per- manently in Washington County. The maternal grand-

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father of John D. Braden was William McIntyre, a native of Scotland, who came unmarried to the United States and settled at Hagerstown, Md.

John D. Braden attended Beaver Academy at Beaver, Pa., for some years and in 1849 entered what was then Washington College, which was later consolidated with Jefferson College, where he was graduated in 1851. He was prepared for the practice of law in the office of Hon. George S. Hart, at that time district attorney, and was admitted to the bar in 1853. He immediately opened an office in the borough of Washington, soon attracted attention by his legal ability and in a few years had advanced to a foremost place in his profession. To profound learning, Mr. Braden united a high standard of professional honor and it has been frequently affirmed by those who knew him best that no client, no matter how powerful he might be, who came to him with a case which was without merit, could have his services. He was a loyal party man, having been cradled in Democ- racy, but political office had no attractions for him, in fact the only local offices he would ever accept were membership on the School Board and on the borough council. In the campaign of 1892 he was appointed a presidential elector and was glad that he was instru- mental in bringing about the election of President Cleveland.

On Nov. 11, 1851, Mr. Braden was married to Miss Anna C. Ruple, the youngest daughter of Col. James Ruple, and they had the following children: Rebecca, who married D. J. McAdam; John McIntyre, whose death occurred Apr. 14, 1897, was an attorney at Wash- ington; Lillie, who resides with her mother in the beau- tiful old family home at No. 223 W. Wheeling street, Washington; Alfred Goodrich, an attorney and formerly principal of the Washington schools; George W., who is a photographer in business at Washington; Anna; Kate, who is deceased; Ernest, who died Dec. 24, 1891; James Paul, an attorney at Washington, with office in the Montgomery Bldg., No. 108 S. Main street; and Arthur and William, both of whom died in infancy. John D. Braden was a representative of the highest type of citizenship and he commanded the respect and en- joyed the affection of his fellow citizens, irrespective of differing opinions on many subjects.

CLYDE H. PERRIN, one of Independence Township 's enterprising and progressive young men, who, for the past two years has been operating his father's farm of 156 acres, was born at Wellsburg, W. Va., Feb. 3, 1880, and is a son of James M. and Alice (McCreary) Perrin.

Edward Perrin, the great-grandfather of Clyde H., is known to have lived in infancy on what is known as the Boles farm, south of Independence, Washington County, and probably was born there. The family lived in the

county in the days of the Indians and it is recorded that one John Perrin, probably a brother of Edward, traded what is known as the Robert Liggett farm for a shot- gun with which to fight Indians. Edward Perrin was married first to a Williamson and they had two chil- dren: Samuel and a daughter, who became the wife of Robert Dinsmore. Samuel Perrin was a lifelong resi- dent of Washington County and owned and operated the farm on which Clyde H. Perrin resides. His death oc- curred Feb. 22, 1889, and he was the first individual buried in Independence Cemetery. He married Susan McBride and they had three children: James M. and William, twins, the latter of whom lives at Tacoma, Wash .; and Elizabeth, who resides at Carnegie, Pa.

James M. Perrin was born in Washington County and during his entire life since his marriage, has engaged in the drug business, and at present is located at Car- negie, Pa. For a short time he conducted a store at Wheeling, W. Va., and for some time one at Wellsburg. He married Alice McCreary, who died in February, 1887. She was a daughter of James and Sarah (Sitherwood) McCreary, of Independence, Pa. Two children were born to James M. Perrin and wife: Clyde H. and Elia E. The latter is an accomplished musician, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and at present is a teacher of music in the Southern Presbyterian Col- lege.

Clyde H. Perrin attended the Carnegie public schools and the Western University of Pennsylvania, at Pitts- burg, where he gave special attention to a course in civil - engineering. For nine years he was engaged in civil engineering and surveying in West Virginia, Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Maryland, but during the past two years he has been residing on his father's farm in Independence Township. Mr. Perrin is a member of Carnegie Lodge No. 831 of the Elks, and his political views are those of the Republican party. His religious affiliation is with the Presbyterian Church at Carnegie. Mr. Perrin has never married.

FRANK R. BAKER, a representative citizen of Am- well Township, Washington Co., Pa., who has resided on his present farm throughout his whole life, was born July 12, 1862, and was reared near Baker's Station. His parents were Enoch and Margaret (Speers) Baker.

Enoch Baker was born in Bethlehem Township, Wash- ington County, and his wife in Allen Township, both families being old settlers in the county. Enoch Baker was reared in his native township and lived there until he moved to Ten-Mile village in Amwell Township. After several years he moved to a farm near Baker's Station and here he died in 1882. His widow still survives and resides with her son, Frank R. She is well known in different sections of Washington County and is still in

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the enjoyment of mental and physical health, although she has passed her 87th birthday. She is carefully and tenderly cherished by her five surviving children, namely : David B., who resides at Washington; Apollis S., who lives in Vermilion County, Ill .; Henry S., who also lives in Illinois; Frank R., of Amwell Township; and Clara B., who is the wife of William Hughes, of Washington. Mrs. Baker has two daughters, deceased, Sarah and Nancy. The late Enoch Baker was a highly respected and useful citizen and a Christian man. A Republican in his political views, at different times he was elected on that ticket to township offices and to the duties of these he gave careful and conscientious attention. He was a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church, al- though he had descended from an old Quaker ancestry.

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History of the city of Washington and Washington County, Pennsylvania and representative citizens 20th century, Part 111

Author: McFarland, Joseph Fulton; Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1910 Publisher: Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1474

Author: McFarland, Joseph Fulton; Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1910
Publisher: Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1474