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GEORGE L. McFARLAND, of Sharps- burg, Pa., a well-known dentist, was born in Rural Valley, Armstrong Co., Pa., Aug. 6, 1870, son of John and Martha J. (Steward) McFarland, the former being a prosperous farmer for many years, dying in 1892 at the mature age of seventy- six years. His paternal grandfather, William McFarland, served in the War of 1812, and died in Armstrong county at the advanced age of 106 years. His mother is now in her seventy-fourth year, and resides with her son at Sharpsburg. Mr. McFarland attended the public schools of Armstrong county until he was eighteen years of age, and for the next two years was a pupil of an academy near his home, teaching school in the winter. He matriculated at the Pennsylvania college of dentistry at Phila- delphia, and two years later entered the Pittsburg college of dentistry at Pittsburg, and there was graduated in 1897, with the degree of doctor of dental surgery. In 1899 he located in Monessen, and there prospered as a dentist for three years; then came to
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Sharpsburg, formed a partnership with R. D. Ambrose, with offices at No. 707 Main St., and since has practiced with much suc- cess. Dr. McFarland has a twin sister who is the wife of R. D. Ambrose. He is a member of the Presbyterian church of Sharps- burg, the Knights of Pythias at Monessen, the Elks at Monessen, and the Junior Order of American Mechanics at Rural Valley.
JAMES E. KARNS, retired, of Taren- tum, was born in East Deer township, Allegheny Co., Pa., Sept. 5, 1828. His father, Charles W. Karns, son of James E. Karns, was a native of Westmoreland county, Pa. He was a river-man in his youth, afterwards became a weaver and then a potter. He came to Allegheny county in an early day and lived in that county until his death, which occurred in March, 1865, at Natrona. In politics he was a whig and then a republican. He was married, in 1827, to Miss Mary T. Cowan, a native of Allegheny county, daughter of Joseph Cowan, a pioneer settler of that county. Joseph Cowan married Mary Thompson, a Scotch lady, who came to America with her parents when -seven years old. Mrs. Cowan died about 1835 at the advanced age of ninety-one. Charles W. Karns and wife were members of the United Presbyterian church. They had three sons and a daughter, as follows: James E., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth T .; Joseph C., and Francis W., who lost his life while fighting for his country during the Civil war in 1862. James Karns was reared in Allegheny county, and at the age of seventeen began to learn the carpenters' trade in Pittsburg. On Jan. 29, 1852, he started for the gold fields of California, remaining there six years, working at his trade as a carpenter and as a miner. Return- ing to Allegheny county in 1858, he spent three years in the manu- facture of lumber, was in the oil region two years, and spent two years in a planing mill at Springdale. Coming to Tarentum, he was for some years engaged as a contractor and builder, and did considerable work for the plate glass works at Creighton. He has been a resident of Tarentum since 1873, and has been retired from active life for about fifteen years. In politics he is now a republi- can, although formerly a prohibitionist, and has served in the council about fifteen years. Mr. Karns was married, in 1864, to
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Miss Elizabeth A. Randolph, of Allegheny county. Six children were born of this union, viz .: Anna Margaret, Mary Agnes, Augusta E., Cornelia R,, Charles W. (deceased) and Francis M. Mrs. Karns died July 12, 1880, and, on April 2, 1890, Mr. Karns married Miss Margaret English, daughter of John and Jane (McCrory) English, both natives of Ireland and early settlers of Tarentum. Mr. English died at the age of ninety, and his wife at eighty-six. Mr. Karns enlisted as a soldier in the Civil war, on Aug. 9, 1862, in Company I, 123d Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and served nine months as first sergeant. He was in the rear guard at second Bull Run, fought five days at Chancellorsville, and took part in the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg, being severely wounded at Fredericksburg. During his long residence in Tarentum, Mr. Karns has made many friends, and is regarded as one of the substantial and respected citizens of that place. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian church.
P. S. McMULLEN, of Glassport, Pa., a prominent architect and engineer, was born in Armstrong county, near Kittan- ning, Pa., May 3, 1861, son of George H. and Salome (King) McMullen, of Arm- strong county, where his father was a successful contractor and builder. Young McMullen was educated in the common schools, and later took a course in civil engineering at Delmont academy, where he was graduated in 1883. Since that time Mr. McMullen has been engaged in architecture and engineering, being sta- tioned at Apollo and Vandegrift, Pa., and in 1889 came to Glass- port, where he has since followed his professions with much success. He was elected borough engineer of Glassport in March, 1901, and since has filled that position to the entire satisfaction of his constit- uents, but prior to this election had served the borough in that capacity. He was also borough engineer of Apollo for ten years, while living in that borough, and is one of the leading engineers of the county.
He was happily married, in July, 1888, to Mattie A. Willard, of Apollo, Armstrong county, and they have had born to them the following children: Beatrice, Aug. 14, 1889; Ruth, Feb. 2, 1894, and Paul G., February, 1897. Mr. McMullen is prominent in financial circles as a director of the Glassport
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National bank, and was one of the organizers of the Presbyterian church, of which he is a member and elder. His political associa- tions and affiliations are with the republican party, and he is actively interested in its advancement and success.
DAVID D. DUNLAP, a well-known blacksmith and Civil war veteran, of Springdale, was born in Allegheny county, July 12, 1842. His father, John Dunlap, a native of County Antrim, Ire- land, came to Allegheny county in 1838, and died there in 1870, while his mother, Margaret (Clark) Dunlap, died in 1883, at the age of eighty-eight. John Dunlap was a nurseryman and linen manufacturer in Ireland. He was a son of Hamilton and Ann Dunlap, who died in Ireland, the father at the extraordinary age of 104 Hamilton Dunlap was a linen inspector
and the mother at 101. and a manufacturer in Ireland. Margaret (Clark) Dunlap, mother of the subject of this sketch, was a daughter of Samuel and Martha (London) Clark, natives of Ireland, who came to America in an early day, settled in East Deer township, Allegheny county, where they died. Samuel Clark was a farmer. David D. Dunlap, whose name heads this article, was reared and educated in Allegheny county, and has always made that county his home. He began to learn the blacksmiths' trade in 1856, and has successfully followed this vocation since that time, except when a soldier in the Civil war. He has lived, since 1870, in Springdale, where he owns two residences and a blacksmith shop. Mr. Dunlap enlisted, in 1861, in Company E, 63d Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and was dis- charged Dec. 9, 1863, being incapacitated for further service by reason of a wound in the leg received from a kick by a mule, Aug. 18, 1863. He was then detailed to blacksmith duty. He fought with distinction at Pohick church, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks and Peach Orchard. Mr. Dunlap was married, in 1865, to Rebecca Anschultz, of Ohio, and had by this marriage three children, Louisa, Elizabeth and William J. Louisa and William J. are now deceased. On Oct. 20, 1874, he took as his second wife Julia Shoop, of Springdale, daughter of Michael and Julia (Bollinger) Shoop, old settlers of that place, both of whom are now dead. Two children blessed this marriage, Jennie W. and Jessie P. S. Jennie
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studied at a conservatory of music in Pittsburg, and also in Boston, and Rochester, N. Y., and is an accomplished musician, playing the pipe organ, mandolin and guitar, and has played as organist in several of the larger cities of the United States. She was mar- ried, July 13, 1899, to Thomas Loughman, a Pittsburg railroad man, and has one daughter, Margaret Aldah. Mr. Dunlap's other daughter, Jessie, was educated in Springdale, and is now employed in a glass factory. Mrs. Dunlap died Sept. 6, 1878. Mr. Dunlap has a brother, James W. Dunlap, who enlisted in 1861 in the 103d Pennsylvania regiment, fought in thirty-three battles in the Civil war, and was confined a year in Libby prison, Andersonville and Belle Isle. He now resides at Franklin, Pa., and is employed by the Sibly & Mille company, oil refiners. David D. Dunlap is an active and influential republican, and now holds the position of township clerk. He is a member of the G. A. R., Union Veteran legion, No. 1, of Pittsburg, and A. O. U. W.
TAYLOR MCINTOSH MARTIN, son of John and Margaret (Sholes) Martin, was born April 29, 1871, and educated in the public schools of Wilkins township. He commenced farming in early life, and continued in this business until his numer- ous township offices became so impor- tant as to require all his time. In 1897 Mr. Martin was elected justice of the peace, and his faithful service won him a re-election in 1902. He served one term as school director, and declined a second nomination. He is now serving his second term as township assessor. In the sessions of the Allegheny county · court for 1902-1903 he served as a member of the grand jury, and is actively identified with many branches of public activities. Mr. Martin was married in April, 1895, to Miss Adella Waddel, daugh- ter of Thomas and Rachel Ann (Douds) Waddel, of Saltsburg, Indiana Co., Pa. His first child, John, died in infancy. The fol- lowing children have since been born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin : Frank Cyphers, born June 23, 1896; Margaret, born March 8, 1898; Adella May, born May 28, 1900, and William H., born July 18, 1902. Mr. Martin is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is a member of Turtle Creek castle, No. 131, Knights of the Golden Eagle.
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JOSEPH O. KIRKPATRICK, for over thirty years a resident of Turtle Creek, was born in Scotland, near Glasgow, Dec. 18, 1854, son of James and Sarah (Orr) Kirkpatrick. James Kirkpatrick, a farmer by vocation, came to America with his family in 1812, locating at Turtle Creek, where he spent the remainder of his life in the mining business. He died in 1896. Joseph O. Kirkpatrick was the eldest of seven children, was educated in Scotland, and since coming to America, in 1875, has followed the vocation of a miner, his home being in Turtle Creek. He is a member of the Presbyterian church of Turtle Creek. In politics he is a republi- can. In 1878 Mr. Kirkpatrick married Catharine Russell Faulds, daughter of Andrew and Ann (Hunter) Faulds, of Scotland. There were nine children born to this union, of whom seven are · living: Anna H., wife of G. H. Bachmann; Sarah, living with her parents; James, at home; Mary Arrell, also at home; Andrew Alexander, attending school; Catharine Russell and Joseph Henry, aged, respectively, five and three.
PETER P. KUNTZ, of Natrona, Pa., general foreman of the water department of the Pennsylvania salt manufacturing company, was born in Wittenberg, Ger- many, July 2, 1842, son of Joseph and Mary Kuntz, both natives of Wittenberg, Germany, who came to Allegheny county in 1854, and resided there until their deaths. Joseph Kuntz was engaged in industrial lines, and for thirty years worked in the vineyard of Judge Bracken- bridge. He and his wife were members of the Catholic church, and had seven children, four of whom are now living. Peter P. Kuntz remained in Germany until twelve years of age, attended the schools of the Fatherland, and, in America, was a student at the night schools of Natrona. He has been with the Pennsylvania salt manufacturing company during his entire business career, has held the position of foreman in the different departments for about forty-six years, and
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is now general foreman in the water department. He is a republi- can in politics, and he and his family are members of the Catholic church. He was married to Phlimone Held, a native of Butler county, and to them were born four living children, Joseph A., Ludwig T., Edward P. and Henry P. Mr. Kuntz is a man of high integrity and genuine worth, and his long connection with the Pennsylvania salt manufacturing company, in the important capac- ity of foreman, shows him to be a skilled workman and a reliable and trustworthy employe.
ROBERT BUTLER, of Port Vue, Pa., a successful grocery merchant, was born in Elizabeth township, Allegheny Co., Pa., March 17, 1863, and is a son of Peter and Ellen (Southern) Butler, his father having been a prosperous coal miner of that part of the county. Robert Butler was edu- cated in the common schools of his native township, and on leaving school learned the butchers' trade, but never followed that occupation. He embarked in the coal business, which he continued for ten years, and about 1893 commenced the grocery business, which he has since followed with unvarying success. His store is now located on Seventh street, of Port Vue, and he enjoys a splendid trade, having some of the wealthiest and most influential men of the borough as his customers. He was married in Allegheny county, in 1890, to Mary L., daughter of John Adam and Mary (Bradshaw) Kaler, her mother a native of West- moreland county and her father of Germany. Mr. Butler and his wife are the parents of two children, viz. : Della Ellen and Minnie May, both attending the schools of Port Vue. Mr. Butler has been prominently identified with the public affairs of the borough, and is now serving his second term as a member of its council, in which body he has made a fine record. He is a member of the Odd Fel- lows and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and also of the republican party. His religious affiliations are with the First Presbyterian church of Port Vue, of which he is a leading member and also a trustee.
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FRIEDRICH W. SCHRANDT, justice of the peace, of Sharpsburg, was born in Bromberg, Germany, Oct. 1, 1847. His parents were Christian and Elizabeth Schrandt, Christian Schrandt being a far- mer in Germany. F. W. Schrandt was educated in Germany, and came to the United States in 1875, locating in Clarion county, where he was employed for two years in the mines. In 1877 he went to Pittsburg, where, for some time, he engaged in the cigar business. In 1901 Mr. Schrandt was elected assessor, a posi- tion which he still holds, and was elected justice of the peace in Sharpsburg, in 1902, on the republican ticket. In connection with his work as justice of the peace, he does an extensive business in insurance, and handles mortgages and collections. He is conver- sant with seven languages, a valuable accomplishment in dealing with a varied foreign population. Mr. Schrandt married Elizabeth Wilbrecht, daughter of Gottlieb Wilbrecht, of Germany. Mrs. Schrandt is now deceased, but two children are living: Reinhold Frederick John and Hedwig Alwina, wife of John Reddinger, of Sharpsburg. Mr. Schrandt is a member of the German Lutheran church.
MATTHEW J. THOMPSON, of Buena Vista, Pa., a successful merchant and a prominent figure in municipal affairs, was born in Washington county, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1867, and was educated at the Mckeesport academy and at Duff's business college, of Pittsburg. On leav- ing school, Mr. Thompson entered the mercantile business with his father, Harvey Thompson, a pioneer merchant of Buena Vista, and on the retirement of the latter, he, in partnership with his brother, Geo. W., assumed entire control of the large and prosperous mercantile establishment, which they have since conducted with marked success. Mr. Thompson was married, on Sept. 24, 1895, to Lida G. Culbert, now deceased, and to them was born a daughter, Lida C. Mr. Thompson was mar-
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ried the second time, on July 11, 1900, to Bessie A., daughter of Frank Russell, of Braddock, Pa., and they have two children, viz. : Susanna M. and Helen M. Mr. Thompson has been prominently identified with the public affairs of Buena Vista, and has served as a school director of the township and otherwise connected with the political economy of the community. He is a member of Youghiogheny lodge, No. 583, F. and A. M., Mckeesport. His political affiliations are with the republican party, and, like all men of settled opinions, he is desirous of seeing his side in the ascendency, and accordingly lends his aid and influence to that consummation.
JOHN C. BOYLE, foreman for the Westinghouse air brake company, and president of the council of that borough, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, May 26, 1848, son of Peter and Grace (Strain) Boyle. The family came to America in 1850, locating in the sixth ward, Pitts- burg, and Peter Boyle was for years toll clerk at the old Sixth street suspension bridge. J. C. Boyle was educated in the sixth ward schools, and learned the brass finishing trade, serving his apprenticeship with A. & J. Kenna, wash mounters, on Third avenue. He is now foreman of Department C., which is the brass finishing department, of the Westinghouse air brake company, a responsible position in which he has charge of about 250 men. Mr. Boyle has been long prominent in Wilmerding, where he moved, Feb. 18, 1890, and built the third residence in the place. He has served as president of the council for the past ten years. Mr. Boyle is a member of the C. M. B. A., Heptasophs, Y. M. I., Knights of Columbus and Veteran Employes of the W. A. B. Co., and belongs to the Young Men's republican tariff club, of Pittsburg. He was married, April 28, 1870, in Pittsburg, to Mary McFadden, now deceased. To them were born ten chil- dren, of whom six are living: Grace, Fannie, Kate, John C., Jr., Nellie and Kyron. John C., Jr., is now employed at the Westing- house works, while Kyron works for the Pittsburg street railway company.
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GEORGE W. THOMPSON, of Buena Vista, Pa., member of the well-known firm of Thompson Bros., general mer- chants of that village and one of the lead- ing establishments of that part of the county, was born at Buena Vista, Alle- gheny Co., Pa., Nov. 8, 1879, son of Harvey Thompson, one of the pioneer merchants of that town. Mr. Thompson received his early education in the public schools of Buena Vista, and afterwards attended Grove City college in Mercer county, Pa. After leaving school, he formed a partnership with his brother, Matthew J., operating under the firm name of Thompson Bros., and purchased the business of their father on his retirement from active life, and since have con- ducted the same with great success. Mr. Thompson was married, in 1903, to Kathryn R., daughter of Dr. R. G. and Martha (Templeton) Ralston, of Cowansville, Pa., and their married life has been one of ideal felicity. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Masonic order, Youghiogheny lodge, No. 583, F. and A. M., Mckeesport, and is one of the leading young men of Buena Vista.
THOMAS B. ADAMS, of Natrona, Pa., foreman of the copper extraction department of the Pennsylvania salt manufacturing company, was born in Allegheny county, Pa., Aug. 31, 1850, son of Alexander and Louisa (Bollinger) Adams. His father was a native of West- moreland county, and was a salt boiler and foreman of salt works for years. He and his wife were members of the Baptist church, and had eight children, three of whom are now living. Thomas B. Adams was reared and educated in Natrona, where his parents located in 1854, and his entire business career has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania salt manufac- turing company. He has long been a valued and trusted employe, and for the last sixteen years has been foreman of the copper extraction department of that company. Mr. Adams is financially interested in several business enterprises, and is a stockholder in
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the Pittsburg piano company, of Aspinwall, Pa. He is a republi- can in politics, and is a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Mr. Adams was married, in 1870, to Barbara J. Bash, of Allegheny city, Pa., and to them were born eleven children, viz. : Alexander M., Mary J., Andy T. (deceased), David H., Michael G., Annie M., Kenneth R., Phœbe P., Joseph (de- ceased), and two who died in infancy. Mr. Adams is one of the solid and substantial citizens of Natrona, and possesses the esteem and good-will of the entire community.
EMIL C. STARKE, newsdealer in Tarentum and tax collector for that city, was born in Saxonburg, Butler Co., Pa., Jan. 29, 1870, being a son of Frederick Starke and a brother of Richard H. Starke, both of whom are mentioned else- where in this work. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in Saxon- burg, came to Tarentum when seventeen years old, learned the harness trade there, and engaged in business for sev- eral years with his brother, Richard H. Starke. The partnership was then dis- solved, and Emil C. Starke has since been a newsdealer. In poli- tics he is an ardent and influential republican, active in local party affairs. He was for two years delinquent tax collector for the borough of Tarentum, and in 1903 was elected tax collector for Tarentum. He is a member of Pollock lodge, No. 502, F. and A. M .; Tarentum lodge, No. 587, and Encampment No. 187, I. O. O. F. ; Lodge No. 41, K. O. T. M., and Tarentum lodge, No. 644, B. P. O. Elks. In 1893 Mr. Starke married Miss Emma M. C. Ellerman, daughter of Henry Ellerman, deceased. Mr. Ellerman was for many years a prominent citizen of Tarentum. Mrs. Ellerman's mother, Lizzie (Goetz) Ellerman, was a daugh- ter of J. M. Goetz, a pioneer resident of Tarentum. Mr. and Mrs. Starke are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. They have two children, Ernest F. and Mildred C.
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CHRISTIAN ELLERMAN, now re- tired and for almost fifty years a resident of Tarentum, was born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1826. His parents, Frederick and Maria Ellerman, spent their lives in Ger- many, and both died when about eighty- three years old. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native country, and was married there, in 1854, to Miss Mary Wilkett, also a native of Germany. In the same year, he and his wife came to Tarentum, where they have since lived, and are numbered among the respected and substantial residents of that borough. Mr. Ellerman was employed, until a few years ago, in the salt wells and coal mines, and by economy and good management acquired a considerable fortune, which is invested in Tarentum real estate. He now owns four houses and lots, and gave one place to his son. He and his family reside in one of the houses and the others are rented. Mr. and Mrs. Ellerman have reared a family of five children, all of whom are doing well. Their names are: Herman, Ella, Lizzie, Rosena and Annie. In politics Mr. Ellerman is a democrat. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Pres- byterian church of Tarentum.
WILLIAM C. TIBRY, secretary and general manager of the Tibby Bros. glass company at Sharpsburg, and president of the Sharpsburg council, was born in Pittsburg, Pa., April 24, 1866, son of William and Almira (Madden) Tibby. William Tibby, at one time councilman in Sharpsburg, was a glass-blower by trade. The glass works of the Tibby Bros. glass company were first started in the twelfth ward, and then, in 1866, moved to the old fifth ward. The com- pany is now a flourishing concern, having a plant equipped with three furnaces, all in Sharpsburg, and employing about 250 men. William C. Tibby, whose name heads this article, was educated in the public schools and at the Western university, and started to learn the glass-blowers' trade in 1884.
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He assumed the assistant managership of the Tibby company in 1889. Mr. Tibby has served as member of the council for the past nine years, and has been president of that body for three years. He is president of the Sharpsburg firemen's relief association of western Pennsylvania, member of Zaredathah lodge, No. 448, F. and A. M., and the Independent Order of Heptasophs and the I. O. O. F., No. 742. He belongs to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church. Mr. Tibby was married, in 1890, to Mary E. Lewis, daughter of W. A. and Elizabeth (Smith) Lewis, formerly of Sharpsburg, but now of Pittsburg. Mrs. Tibby is now deceased.
JOHN LOEFFERT, of Millvale, Pa., president of the Standard box and lum- ber company, was born in Allegheny city, Pa., Aug. 5, 1868, son of George and Margaret (Grydel) Loeffert, his father having been a carpenter and is now a stockholder in the corporation of which his son is president John Loeffert attended the public schools of Allegheny city until he was fourteen years of age, and later entered the Actual business col- lege, of Pittsburg, where he was gradu- ated in a commercial course in 1888. He engaged in the lumber business in Allegheny city with his father, under the firm name of George Loeffert & Son, and, in 1900, they removed to Millvale and reorganized and incorporated the business under the name of the Standard box and lumber company, with John Loeffert as president and manager, William Grusch as secre- tary, William A. Enrich as treasurer, and John Hoffman as super- intendent. Mr. Loeffert was married, in 1889, to Ida A., daughter of Henry and Margaret (Beam) Lentz, and they have two chil- dren, Andrew J. and Margaret H., both students of the first ward school of Millvale. He is a member of the Masons, the republican party, and is one of the leading men of Millvale. Mr. Lceffert is a man of affairs in the business world, and besides his interests in Millvale, is president of the American building and loan association of Allegheny city.
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