Indiana County, Pennsylvania; her people, past and present, Volume II, Part 106

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 884

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After the death of her husband Mrs. Ad- VOGEL BROTHERS is a business name ams sold the homestead and moved to Center of over fifty years' standing at Indiana, Pa.,

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two generations of the Vogel family having Elizabeth and Joseph; John W., of the firm been represented in the members of the firm, of Vogel Brothers; Laurence J., a tailor, of though three generations have been in the business there. Indiana, Pa .; Frances B., wife of Frank Sweeney, an engineer, of Punxsutawney, Pa. (she is the mother of four children, Maud, Marie, Bernard and Charles) ; and Stella A.

In the year 1847 John Vogel, his wife Maria, and their six children, Paul, George, Wolfgang, Teresa, Clara and Edith, left their native land, Bavaria, Germany, for America, with Pittsburg, Pa., as their intended des- tination. John Vogel was a tailor, and his sons learned the business and taught it to their sons in turn. For reasons not given John Vogel and his eldest son, Paul, left Pitts- burg with the object of looking up a new or different location, and with Johnstown, Pa., in mind, though they never reached that place. The journey from Pittsburg was made by canal, and having a "breakdown" when they arrived in Saltsburg, and no other means of conveyance available, they started across the country "foot in hand." They decided to first visit Indiana, which town from that time became their permanent place of residence. In that year, 1849 (they had been in Pittsburg two years), the sign Vogel Brothers was first displayed, and has never been taken down. The first copartnership was made up of the three sons of John Vogel, of which Wolfgang retired from the firm in 1884; they have been succeeded by the sons of Paul Vogel, who carry the business on to this day. John Vogel survived his wife, who had passed away in the year 1855. Their son George died Feb. 14, 1876, and Wolf- gang, the youngest son, in 1909.

Paul Vogel was born in 1827 in Bavaria, and learned his father's trade in the Father- land. He was engaged as a merchant tailor until about 1889, at that time transferring the firm title to his sons Edward G. and John W., who constitute the present firm of Vogel Brothers. The establishment is still at the old location, No. 11 North Sixth street, op- posite the courthouse, and the high stand- ards set at the beginning by Paul Vogel and his brothers have never been lowered.

On July 10, 1861, Paul Vogel married Helena Laurent, daughter of Joseph and On July 14, 1909, Mr. Vogel married Rose Schisler, of Latrobe, Pa, and they have two children, Marian and Regis. Barbara Laurent, of Butler county, this State, and she died July 22, 1894. Mr. Vo- gel died May 11, 1906. They became the parents of nine children, eight of whom grew EVAN G. DAVIS, who resides in Green township, is a well and favorably known citi- zen of that section of Indiana county, where he has been engaged in farming all his life. to maturity : Edward G., senior member of the present firm of Vogel Brothers; Celia M .; Theadore A., a tailor, of Carrolltown, Pa., who married Rose Schroth; Joseph A., who He was born in that township March 19, married Mary Hurst, of Mt. Pleasant, West- 1850, son of William E. Davis and grandson moreland Co., Pa., and has two children, of David Davis, both of whom were natives

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vogel were devout members of the Catholic Church, to the faith of which all the Vogels, without exception, adhere; and they are also a united family politically, being stanch Democrats.

EDWARD G. VOGEL was born Dec. 20, 1863, at Indiana, and has resided there all his life. He was educated in the public and parochial schools, and acquired a fundamental knowl- edge of his trade under his father. But the Vogels have always been progressive trades- men, content with nothing less than up-to- date methods of executing their work, and he went to Pittsburg to broaden his familiar- ity with his chosen line, working with some of the best tailors in that city. Then he took a course at a celebrated cutting school at New York City, from which he graduated, and the result of his thorough preparation for business has more than justified the time and care he spent upon his training. Vogel Brothers cut and finish their garments with the utmost regard for individual require- ments and popular demand, and their taste and skill have enabled them to acquire and retain the highest class of the local patron- age.

On Oct. 16, 1888, Mr. Vogel married Kath- erine D. Doberneck, daughter of Frank and Mary Doberneck, of Indiana. They have had the following children: Paul J. (born July 14, 1889), Mary, Frank, Vincent (deceased), Margaret, Edward, Max and Raymond.

JOHN W. VOGEL was born at Indiana, Jan. 12, 1872, and was educated in the public schools. After learning tailoring at home he worked for some time in Pittsburg, and ac- quired his knowledge of cutting from A. Boulfrois, a celebrated French cutter. He has continued to follow tailoring throughout his business career.

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of North Wales, where the grandfather lived cellent condition. He has served two terms and died. He married Jane Davis, and they as constable of Green township, and held that had a family of five children, four sons and office for one term at Vintondale, Cambria one daughter, all now deceased, namely : county, where he resided about four years. David, Evan, William E., Jane and John T. Three of this family came to America.

William E. Davis, father of Evan G. Da- vis, was born May 8, 1813, and came to Amer- ica in 1830, being twenty-one weeks on the voyage, which was made in an old sailing vessel. He lived in the eastern part of Penn- sylvania for the next three years, at the end of which time he returned to his native land, remaining there two years. Coming back to America he settled in Indiana county, Pa., making his home at first in Pine township with a family named Turner. In 1848 he married and then settled on the farm in Green township now occupied by his son Evan, having a tract of 106 acres which he cultivated the rest of his active life. He died there Aug. 17, 1890. Mr. Davis married Agnes Gibson, who was born July 20, 1820, in Cherryhill township, Indiana county, daughter of Rev. James Gibson, and grand- daughter of Charles Gibson, a native of east- ern Pennsylvania, who came in an early day to Indiana county, where he bought land and settled down to farming, following that occu- pation here the rest of his life. Rev. James Gibson was born in Indiana county, became a Methodist preacher, and died Dec. 20, 1844; he is buried near Penn . Run. His wife's maiden name was Griffith. They had thir- teen children, of whom Mrs. Myra Tibbetts, a resident of Indiana, is the only survivor.

Mrs. Agnes (Gibson) Davis died Jan. 9, 1903. She and her husband had a family of eight children, namely: Jane, born Dec. 14, 1848, died April 10, 1870; Evan G. is men- tioned below; James G., born Oct. 29, 1851, died July 20, 1884; Mary, born June 10, 1853, married David R. Williams, now a resident of Johnstown, Pa., and died Oct. 16, 1876; Ellen, born April 2, 1855, is the wife of Thad- deus Douglas, who lives in Montgomery town- ship, this county; John S., born May 27, 1857, was accidentally killed at Heilwood, this county, Aug. 9, 1906; William, born Aug. 23, 1859, died April 16, 1860; Emma C., born Feb. 25, 1862, is the wife of J. M. Glassford, a resident of Indiana borough.

Evan G. Davis obtained his education in the public schools of Green township, and spent his early days on the farm where he now resides. He has always followed farm- ing and stock raising there, being now the owner of the property, which he keeps in ex-

On Nov. 14, 1878, Mr. Davis married Ella M. Patterson, who was born July 12, 1861, daughter of Thomas and Martha (Dunkle) Patterson, of Green township, who are men- tioned fully elsewhere. Eleven children have . been born to this marriage: Blair J., now residing in Pittsburg, married Catherine Myers, and they have two children, Harold and Ethel; Perry, who lives at Butler, Pa., married Elizabeth Johns, and they have one child, Merideth; Clementine is the wife of W. A. Craft, of Heilwood, this county, and has one child, Dwight; Claire G. is married to Halver Halverson, of Heilwood, and has two children, Kenneth and Clarence; Hattie is deceased; Erasmus, who lives in Indiana county, is now studying for the ministry ; Hazel, Jay C. and Mary A. are at home ; Mont L. is deceased; Oakley M. is at home. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are members of the Bap- tist Church at Pine Flats.

JOSEPH PORTER LINTNER, former merchant of Blairsville, a successful business man and farmer, now living retired, has passed all his life in that section of Indiana county, having been born at Smith station, near Blairsville, June 14, 1838.

Conrad Lintner, his grandfather, came with his wife and family to Indiana county about 1804, from Juniata county, Pa. They took out an original patent on land here, and he established a store and hotel at Smith station which he conducted until his death. He married Margaret Nicholl, and had sons John, William and David, all of whom be- came farmers.

David Lintner, son of Conrad, was a youth of fourteen when he came with the family to Indiana county. He made farming his business throughout life and was a thoroughly successful man, one who had the esteem of all his neighbors. He lived at Smith station. He was married three times, and two of his children survive : Joseph Porter and Ma- tilda Jane (Mrs. John C. Moorhead, of In- diana borough).

Joseph Porter Lintner was brought up as a farmer and has been interested in agricul- tural pursuits all his life. In 1890 he entered the clothing business in Blairsville, becoming a member of the firm of J. P. & J. E. Lint- ner, and retired from same four years ago, his son J. B. succeeding him in business.

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During the Civil war Mr. Lintner enlisted tion, Henry Palmer, the first of the line to. in Company B, 56th Regiment, Pennsylvania settle here, having been a native of Germany. Volunteer Infantry, and served until the sec- ond battle of Bull Run, in which engagement he was wounded through both thighs and cap- tured. He lay upon the battlefield for eleven days, a prisoner, and during all that time had nothing to eat but two onions and two crackers. He was then paroled. He is a member of the Union Veteran Legion. In religion he is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Coming to America when a young man, he proceeded to western Pennsylvania after landing in the New World, and located near the present town of Blacklick, which was in- cluded in what was then Westmoreland county. He was a cooper, and followed his trade for many years besides engaging in farming. His declining years were spent with his son Charles, at whose home he died, and he was buried in the Patsch cemetery in Burrell township. . He attended the Pres- byterian Church in his neighborhood. After coming to Pennsylvania he married Susanna Dunkleberger, and she, too, was buried in the Patsch cemetery. Nine children were born to this marriage, namely: Peter lived in Wheatfield township, Indiana county ; John men's furnishings, of Blairsville. James Edgar died in Jefferson county, Pa .; Henry is men- tioned elsewhere; Charles lives in Burrell township; David is mentioned below; Eliza- beth (Betsy) married Peter Kimmell; Mary (Polly) married David Reed; Esther married Peter Kelly; Nancy married David Green- hill, of Indiana county.

On Nov. 24, 1864, Mr. Lintner married Violet L. Turner, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and they have had three children, two of whom are living : Mary Ellen, who is now the wife of Dr. George H. Hunter, of Blairsville; and Jesse Bard, senior member of the firm of J. B. Lintner & Co., dealers in clothing and Lintner, the deceased son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lintner, was a merchant at Blairsville, having been associated with his father ; he mar- ried Ella Duncan Snyder, of Blairsville, and they had six children, Curtis, Edgar, George, Louisa, Fredrick Porter (who died when six years old) and Robert.

John McCrey, maternal grandfather of Joseph P. Lintner, was born in 1776 in In- diana county, where his father had settled at a very early day; during the French and Indian war he sent his family back to their former home east of the mountains, he him- self remaining at Fort Wallace, at which he died. John McCrey returned to this region with his mother, and resided on a farm two miles from Blairsville, where he passed the remainder of his days. IIe lived to be over eighty-five, dying in 1861. He married Eliza- beth Reed, and all of their large family, five sons and five daughters, are now deceased, Thompson McCrey, of Blacklick township, Indiana county, and Robert McCrey, of Ohio, a minister, being the only living descendants of the name. Of the five daughters, Jane was the mother of Joseph P. Lintner.

SAMUEL M. PALMER, now living re- tired in the town of Josephine, Indiana county, was one of the most respected officials of Burrell township for many years, his serv- ices as justice of the peace and in other public positions of trust winning him a high place in the confidence of his fellow citizens. He was born in Burrell township March 23, 1839, and belongs to a family which has been as- sociated with this region from its early days.

The Palmer family is of German extrac-

David Palmer, son of Henry, was born in 1793 in Blacklick (now part of Burrell) township, and his educational opportunities were limited to what the subscription schools of the time and locality afforded. He passed his early life on the homestead, and in time began farming for himself, becoming owner of a tract of 142 acres which when it came into his possession was a wilderness. His first house on that place was a cabin of round logs, with tadpole roof, which later gave way to a hewed log house, and the last dwelling erected on the property was a substantial frame structure. Mr. Palmer continued to farm throughout his active years, working hard to clear his land and improve it. In his declining years he was tenderly cared for by his son Samuel, at whose home he died in 1879, at the advanced age of eighty-six. Ile is buried in the family lot in the Barr cemetery. He was a Democrat, but not active in politics, and never sought public office. A man of high moral character, he was respected for his integrity and good prin- ciples. He was never known to take a drink over a bar, though he was not a total ab- stainer.

For his first wife David Palmer married Jane Bell, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Montgomery) Bell, who were natives of England. Mrs. Pahner died on the home- stead at the age of sixty-eight years. She

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was the mother of twelve children: John- ston; Thomas, who died in the West; David, who died in Wheatfield township, Indiana county ; Alexander, who died in Indiana county ; Levi, who was a soldier in the Civil war and was killed in front of Petersburg; Matthias, who was a soldier in the Mexican war and died in the service; William, who lives at Heshbon, Indiana county; Samuel M .; Susanna, who married Christopher Camp- bell, and died in West Wheatfield township; Mary (Polly), who married Rufus Shoup, of West Wheatfield township; Nancy Jane, who married David Campbell, and died in Brushvalley township; and Sarah Jane, who died at the age of seven years. Mr. Palmer's second marriage was to Mary (Polly) Bolar, widow of Hugh Bell; no children were born to this union.

Samuel M. Palmer, son of David and Jane (Bell) Palmer, attended the schools of the home locality. By reading and observation he has continued to inform himself on matters of general importance and interest, and his intelligent and broad-minded views on gen- eral subjects have won him a reputation for sound judgment which he well deserves. After working with his father until he reached manhood, he began farming for himself, buy- ing a tract of 101 acres in West Wheatfield township on which he paid five hundred dollars down, for the balance giving a mort- gage which was to be taken up in three years. By hard work and economy, however, he managed to pay it off in one year, and con- tinued to prosper, engaging in farming and stock raising and making many improve- ments on his property. At last, when his father needed his care, he sold the place and returned to the home of his boyhood, con- tinuing to operate the homestead farm and giving his father and stepmother the loving care which only a dutiful son could bestow. There he remained, following general agri- cultural pursuits, until 1891, when he sold out and moved to the town of Blacklick to engage in the mercantile business. After two years in that line, however, he had to give it up on account of his health, and he removed to what is now the town of Josephine, where he bought the little farm upon which he has since made his home.

Though he has given his business affairs the necessary time and attention he has also taken part in public life, and served a num- ber of years as supervisor and assessor of his native township. He was also a member of the election board. In 1897 he was elected

justice of the peace of Burrell township and held that office for five years, during which time there was not a single appeal from one of his decisions. He has always been a Demo- crat and a stanch supporter of the principles of his party, though he supported the Union during the Civil war, showing his sympathies by his service. In August, 1864, he enlisted in Company H, 211th Pa. V. I., under Capt. V. B. Harding and Colonel Dodds. He con- tinued in active service until the close of the war and participated in the grand review in Washington. Mr. Palmer became a member of the G. A. R., joining Thomas Jenkins Post, Blacklick, in which he has filled all the offices, including that of commander. In religion he has been associated with the Presbyterian Church.

In 1860 Mr. Palmer married Jane Campbell, who was a native of West Wheatfield town- ship, Indiana county, daughter of Robert Campbell and sister of the late Dr. J. G. Campbell of Homer City. Mrs. Palmer died in 1872, and was laid to rest in the Barr ceme- tery. To this marriage were born five chil- dren : Lestie H., who is now a resident of Al- berta, Northwest Territory, Canada ; Clement, of Nevada Mountains, Cal. (he is engaged in prospecting) ; Andrew Milton, who is a resi- dent of Johnstown, Pa .; Erastus Albert, of Blairsville, Pa .; and Effie, wife of W. J. Kunkle, of Homer City, Pa. . Mr. Palmer's second marriage was to Maria Campbell, daughter of James Campbell, and by this union there is one child, Melvin Mack, who has graduated from the Pittsburg University, and is now practicing the medical profession at Bakerstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.

CHARLES M. RANKIN, a young farmer of Center township, Indiana county, who is working successfully on the Rankin homestead where all his life has been spent, was born there Oct. 23, 1885, son of James and Euphe- mia (Kunkle) Rankin. His grandfather, who was a native of Ireland, came to America and settled in Blacklick township, Indiana Co., Pa., among the pioneers in that region. At that time the county was a wilderness, which his work helped to develop. Here he spent the remainder of his life, dying upon his farm. He married and brought up his family in this section.

James Rankin, father of Charles M. Rankin, was born in Blacklick township, and passed his life on the farm near Coral, on Twolick creek, which he bought after his marriage, and on which he died Nov. 2, 1903. His re-

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mains were interred in Greenwood cemetery, in this county. He married Euphemia Kunkle, daughter of Henry Kunkle, of Black- lick township, and she is still living, making his home with her son William, in Blacklick township. They had children as follows: David A., Charles M. and William C.

Charles M. Rankin remained at home, assist- ing his father, and obtained his education in the schools of the home district. He owns a valuable tract of 120 acres, of which seventy- five acres are cleared and under cultivation, and he follows the most progressive methods in whatever he undertakes. He is a steady and industrious worker, and has the respect of all who know him.

Mr. Rankin was united in marriage, May 29, 1907, with Catherine Huston, who was born and raised near Gray station, in West- moreland county, and is a daughter of William and Margaret (Metz) Huston, of Blacklick township. Mr. Metz died in January, 1908. They have had three children : Alfred C., born March 14, 1908; Wilda Lucille, born July 17, 1909; and Lura Edna, born Ang. 19, 1911. Mrs. Rankin is a member of the Methodist Church. In political matters Mr. Rankin is independent, supporting the candidates and measures he approves, without regard to party.

SAMUEL BARNETT, an old resident of Indiana and a veteran of the Civil war, was born on the Stephens farm in Cherryhill town- ship, this county, July 4, 1843, son of David Barnett.

Luke Barnett, his grandfather, born Oct. 22, 1767, in Bedford county, Pa., came to Indiana county with his son, David Barnett, and died at the latter's home in Cherryhill township at an advanced age. He and his wife Catherine were married May 3, 1796, and their children were: Robert, Jacob, David, Sarah, Catherine and Amelia.

David Barnett was born in Bedford county. Pa., about 1815, and there grew to manhood's estate. He married Eliza Croft, and soon thereafter moved to a farm of 200 acres in Cherryhill township, this county. Imme- diately upon taking possession of it Mr. Bar- nett began improving the property, and there died in 1852. A well-educated man, he taught school in addition to farming for several years. Politically he was a Republican. In religious faith he was a Lutheran. Mrs. Barnett be- longed to a well-known Bedford county family.

Samuel Barnett spent the greater portion of his boyhood in Cherryhill township, and Presbyterian Church.

received his educational training in the public schools there. In February, 1861, he left his farming to enlist in Company A, 61st Penn- sylvania Volunteer Infantry, the first regi- ment to leave this part of the State. Mr. Barnett's first colonel was Oliver H. Rippey, of Pottsville, who was killed at Fair Oaks. Mr. Barnett served under Capt. Jac. Creps and Col. Robert L. Orr until the close of the war, when he was discharged at Washington, D. C., June 29, 1865, reaching home July 4, 1865. During his service he was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, a ball entering the right side of his nose, passing through the roof of his mouth, and lodging in his throat. He lost the index finger of his left hand in front of Petersburg. After his first wound he was detailed as cook in the hospital, but re- turned to active service Oct. 19, 1864. On the night of May 11, 1864, his command en- countered the Rebel picket in front of Spott- sylvania court-house, and Mr. Barnett seized the lieutenant colonel, took his sword from his hand, and took him to the rear of the line.

Returning home, Mr. Barnett assisted his father in the farm work until his marriage, when he bought one half of the homestead and operated it for thirty-two years, and then in 1901 entered upon his well-earned retirement, coming to Indiana, where he bought his pres- ent home in the Second ward.

On Sept. 6, 1866, Mr. Barnett married Eliza- beth Stumpf, born in what is now Rayne town- ship June 15, 1844, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rowe) Stumpf. Mr. and Mrs. Barnett have had children as follows: John W., who is a Congregational minister of Barre, Vt., married Gertrude Greer; Cicero, who re- sides at Indiana, married Myra J. Metz; Laura B. is at home ; Clara died aged twenty- six years ; Howard died when nineteen months old. Mr. and Mrs. Barnett belong to the Christian Church, and take a deep interest in the good work of their denomination.

ROBERT N. MILLER has a fine farm of 160 acres in Armstrong township, Indiana county, where he follows general farming and stock raising. He was born in that township Feb. 26. 1847, son of Nathaniel Miller and grandson of Robert Miller, who was born and reared at West Lebanon, in Young township. Indiana county. He was engaged in general farming there all his life. He and his wife, whose maiden name was Patterson, are buried in the West Union cemetery in Armstrong township. He was a member of the United

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Nathaniel Miller, son of Robert, was born since 1908. He was born at Houtzdale, Clear- in Young township, this county, and in his field Co., Pa., March 3, 1885, son of Andrew earlier years was engaged in farming there for some time. Then he moved to Armstrong township and bought the Martin place of 160 acres, which he cultivated during the rest of his life, dying when eighty-one years old. He married Jennie McAdoo, who was born in Young township, and died when sixty-six years old. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are buried in the West Union cemetery in Armstrong township. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Children as follows were born to them: Julia Ann, who married William Beatty; John, who died in Texas; Rachel, who died in infancy; Sarah, widow of William Craig; Martha, deceased; Maria, deceased ; Robert N .; James, deceased ; and Polino. O. and Engborg (Earlandson) Sandberg, na- tives of Sweden and Norway, respectively, They had a family of four children when they came to America, in 1882, and they settled at Houtzdale, Pa., which was the family home for many years. Mrs. Sandberg died Feb. 26, 1904, aged sixty years, three months, twenty- one days, and Mr. Sandberg now resides among his children. He still owns property at Patton, Pa. He and his wife had six children in all, namely: Alma, who is the wife of Gus Gabrielson, of Patton, Pa .; Sophia, wife of L. B. Callahan, of Pennsylvania; Elva, wife of Edward Little, of Patton, Pa .; Agnes, who is a professional nurse; Axel, a resident of Emeigh Run, Pa., who conducts a general store; and George E.

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Indiana County, Pennsylvania; her people, past and present, Volume II, Part 106

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp Publication date: 1913 Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 884

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 884