BURRELL TOWNSHIP

 J. W. McKee, M. D., son of William and Harriet T. McKee, is a native of Armstrong county, he is a graduate of Wooster University, of Cleveland, Ohio. He has practiced medicine at Cochran's Mills some eight years successfully. He was married to Amanda, daughter of John and Christina King, in 1872. His postoffice address is Cochran's Mills.

J. Kinnard, son of Isaac and Mary A. Kinnard, was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, and a resident of Burrell township. He follows teaching and working in a woolen-factory. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

W. H. Carnahan, son of John and Mary Carnahan, was born in Allegheny county in 1839, and in 1844 came to Armstrong county. He was raised on a farm and taught school winters. Engaged in mercantile business in 1863. Was engaged for some time in the manufacture of lampblack. In 1866 he engaged in the mercantile business at Cochran's Mills, where he as since erected a fine business block, and is now the leading merchants of that village. He is also extensively engaged in farming.

John Cooper, son of Naboth and Jane C. Cooper, was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania. He came to Armstrong county April 18, 1875. He engaged in farming until twenty-two years of ages, when he learned milling. In 1875, he purchased the Cochran mill, which now has four runs of stone. It is the best mill property in this section of the county. He ships quite a quantity of flour. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

Adam Lookabaugh, son of Peter and Eveline Lookabaugh, was born on the Maryland and Pennsylvania line, in 1821. In 1829 he came to Allegheny county and settled within four miles of Leechburg. He is engaged in farming on 148 acres, purchased in 1854, on which he has made some very fine improvements and is a successful agriculturist. He undoubtedly has coal on his farm and has recently discovered what seems to be rich iron ore in considerable quantities.

W. R. Ramaley, son of Wm. And Mary A., was born in Armstrong county in 1841; occupation, farming and teaching. Is said to be the only man of the east side of the county who holds life certificate to teach. He does job printing; has a farm of 112 acres. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

Jackson Davis, son of George and Susanna D., was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1840; is a farmer by occupation, and has been justice of the peace nine years. He married Nancy Cessure, daughter of William and Elizabeth. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

George Slease, son of Jacob and Ann Slease, was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1825. He is engaged in farming on 144 acres near Cochran's Mills. Married in 1846 to Helen, daughter of John and Susannah King. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

O. J. Woodward, son of Samuel and Leah, is a native of Armstong county, Pennsylvania. He was reared on a farm. Has been a partner of H. A. King in the mercantile business for the past ten years. In July, 1874, was married to Christena R., daughter of John and Christena King. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

H. A. King, son of John and Christena King, was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1852, and was raised on a farm. In 1872 engaged in mercantile business in company with O. J. Woodward, one mile east of Cochran's Mills, where they keep a general stock of goods. He was married to Clarissa, daughter of Samuel and Leah Woodward, in 1873. Postoffice, Cocahran's Mills.

Lee Hileman, son of Jacob and Catharine Hileman, was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1845. He is a farmer, and owns one of the best farms in Burrell township. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

David Myers, son of Henry and Elizabeth Myers, was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1858; raised on a farm. Since 1879 he has clerked in the store of W. H. Carnahan. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

Amos Altman, son of Isaac and Elizabeth Altman, born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, 1843. Farmed until 1876, at which time he engaged in mercantile business at Cochran's Mills, where he still resides and keeps general stock, also postmaster. Was married in 1866, to Mary M. Schall, daughter of Michael and Susanah Schall.

S. M. Gibson, son of William and Rebecca G. Gibson, born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, in 1837, farmer and teacher, resides on a farm of 125 acres, at Cooper's Mills. Was married 1859 to Elizabeth George, daughter of Peter G. His mothers name was Plant. Postoffice, Cochran's Mills.

Source: Page(s) 623-624, History of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania by Robert Walker Smith, Esq. Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883.
Transcribed May 2000 by Carl Waltenbaugh for the Armstrong County Smith Project.
Contributed by Carol Waltenbaugh for use by the Armstrong County Genealogy Project (http://www.pa-roots.com/armstrong/)

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