Cameron County

Chapter XIV

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
GIBSON TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH OF DRIFTWOOD
GROVE, LUMBER AND PORTAGE TOWNSHIPS

GIBSON TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH OF DRIFTWOOD.

HEZEKIAH M. BAILEY, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., April 18, 1832, and is a son of Aaron and Savilla (Myers) Bailey, formerly of Lycoming county, Penn., and among the pioneers of Gibson township, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they lived and died. Aaron Bailey was twice married; his first wife, was Mary Rutty, a daughter of John Rutty, of Tioga county, Penn., by whom he had two children: Susan (Mrs. William Sterling) and Samuel. By his second wife, Savilla (Myers), he had five children: Solomon, Mary A. (Mrs. Nathan Housler), James, Hezekiah M. and Elizabeth (Mrs. Charles Barr). The subject of these lines has always resided in Gibson township. In 1858 he settled on the farm he now occupies, all of which he cleared and improved. He was married in September, 1858, to Jemima, daughter of William and Sarah (Miller) Barr, of Gibson township, and they have three children, Monroe, McClellan and Ella. Mr. Bailey has held several offices in Gibson township; in politics is a Democrat.

AMOS BARBER, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in Maryland, Otsego Co., N.Y., June 12, 1829, and is a son of Darius and Rachel (Bishop) Barber. He was reared in his native county, came to what is now Cameron county, in 1853, and has resided on the farm he now occupies in Gibson township since 1865, a part of which he cleared and improved. His wife was Ann E., daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Paul) London, of Delaware county, N.Y., and they have one daughter: Mary (Mrs. James Beal). Mr. Barber is a representative farmer and citizen; has held office as supervisor, councilman, collector and treasurer, and in politics is a Republican.

ALLEN BARR, lumberman and farmer, P.O. Dent's Run, Elk county, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn, April 28 1827, and is a son of William and Sally (Miller) Barr. His paternal grandfather, John Barr, a native of Ireland, settled in what is now Clinton county, Penn., in 1787. He was a soldier of the Revolution, under Washington, and served seven years and six months. John Miller, the maternal grandfather of our subject; and who settled in Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., in 1811, was also a soldier of the Revolution, serving three years and six months, and was with Washington when he crossed the Delaware near Trenton, N.J. William Barr, father of Allen, was a farmer and lumberman by occupation. He was a pioneer of Gibson township, and cleared and improved the farm now occupied by his grandson, James F. Barr, where he died April 28, 1886. His children were fourteen in number, thirteen of whom grew to maturity: Elias, Oliver, Delilah (Mrs. James Overturf), Charles, Selana (Mrs. David F. Marsh), Allen, Jemima (Mrs. Hezekiah Bailey), Loruhama (Mrs. Solomon Mix), Emily (Mrs. James Thomas), Martha (Mrs. Henry Loophole), Darius, Wesley (killed in the battle of the Wilderness, in the Civil war) and Alice (Mrs. George Ingerson). Allen Barr has always resided in Gibson township. He began life as a lumberman, which occupation he has since followed, and cleared and improved the farm he now occupies, besides other lands. He married Nancy, daughter of James and Kate (Overturf) Mix, of Gibson township, and they have four children: Marshall, James, Flora (Mrs. Alex. McPhee) and Merritt A. Mr. Barr is a prominent citizen of his township, and has held the office of school director eighteen years; politically he is a Republican.

F. A. BLACKWELL, lumberman, Driftwood, was born in Somerset county, Me., December 23, 1852, and is a son of N. Russell and Sarah H. (Nye) Blackwell. He was reared and educated in his native State, and at the age of sixteen years came to Pennsylvania, where he worked in the woods of Clearfield county one year. Later he located in St. Mary's, and entered the employ of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company, with which he remained eight years, six of which he spent in Driftwood, as assistant agent of the freight department. He then engaged in business for himself, as contractor in stocking logs by the thousand, near Driftwood, where he has made his residence since 1876. He married, in 1876, Isabel, daughter of Jonathan Bell, of Holton, Me., and they have two children: Russell and Nellie B. He is a representative and enterprising citizen of Driftwood, a member of the F. & A.M., B.A.M., and K.T. Commandery, of Pittsburgh; politically, he is a Republican.

RT. REV. MGR. T. F. BRENNAN, D.D., is at present pastor of St. James' Catholic Church at Driftwood. He is a Roman Prelate and Chaplain of Honor extra urbem of His Holiness, the Pope. He was born near Cashel, in Ireland, thirty-three years ago, and came to America at the age of eight, entering college soon after to study for the priesthood; he spent some years at St. Bonaventure's, near Olean, N.Y. In 1873 he went to France, where he finished his classical, education, and thence to Germany, where, entering the University of Innsbruck, in the Tyrol, he graduated with the title of doctor of divinity. After having spent a year studying canon law at the Roman University, he returned to the diocese of Erie, Penn., and was first assigned as assistant to Greenville, Mercer Co., Penn., later in the same capacity to DuBois, Penn., and Frenchville, and lastly to Driftwood, Penn., his present pastorate. He twice visited Europe, passing also through portions of Africa and Asia - once as delegate of Bishop Mullen to the Pope's Jubilee, and on another occasion to visit the scenes of his school days. When last in Rome the Pope conferred on him the exalted title of Monsignor. He speaks and writes twenty languages, and, besides his charge at Driftwood, has charge of the parishes of Sterling Run (Cameron county), Benezette (Elk county), and Germania and Galeton (Potter county).

JAMES O. BROOKBANK, merchant, Driftwood, was born in Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Penn., March 8, 1843, and is a son of John and Hannah (Davis) Brookbank. He was reared and educated in his native county, and in 1866 located in Driftwood, where he engaged as a clerk with O.J. Spafford, in general merchandise, with whom he remained two years. Two years later he again engaged with Mr. Spafford, in whose employ he continued until the latter sold out to Coryell & Bates, and was in their employ one year. Then Col. J.S. Bates purchased his partner's interest, and Mr. Brookbank continued with Mr. Bates in the store until 1873, when he embarked in the lumber business with the Colonel. The partnership existed one year, when he sold his interest to Col. Bates. He then returned to the store for Col. Bates, remaining in his employ until January, 1875. In June, 1875, Rothrock, DeWitt & Co. purchased the business. In June, 1876, he became a partner, and the firm was re-organized under the firm name of J.O. Brookbank & Co., which comprised Mr. Brookbank, Joseph W. and J. Henry Cochran and Robert Rothrock. In 1879 they purchased another mercantile business from O.J. Spafford, and in 1881 Mr. Rothrock sold his interest in both stores to J.O. Brookbank & Co., and the latter company sold their interest in the Spafford store to Torbert Bros. Since 1881 the present establishment has been conducted by Mr. Brookbank and the two Cochrans, and is the largest and principal store in Driftwood, and also in Cameron county. Mr. Brookbank has been twice married. His first wife was Mary E., daughter of Hezekiah and Alma (Overturf) Mix, by whom he had two children - Maud and James. His present wife, nee Clara L. Mix, is a sister of the first wife, and they have one daughter - Rachel. Mr. Brookbank participated in the Civil war, being mustered in the service August 8, 1862, as sergeant of Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged May 26, 1863, at the expiration of his term of service. He re-enlisted and was enrolled February 28, 1865, in Capt. Daniel Schock's company, Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged, March 26, 1865, to accept the promotion of second lieutenant in Company F, Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; was discharged as second lieutenant October 25, 1865, to be mustered as first lieutenant and quartermaster of regiment, and was finally discharged December 6, 1865. Mr. Brookbank was postmaster of Driftwood from October 24, 1872, to November 9, 1887. He is a member of the G.A.R., F. & A.M., and of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has filled positions of quartermaster, adjutant and commander of Lieut. D.W. Taggart Post, No. 241 (Driftwood), Department of Pennsylvania G.A.R., and worshipful master of Driftwood Lodge, No. 532, F. & A.M. He has held the office of school director and councilman of Driftwood a greater part of the time since residing there. Politically he is a Republican.

JOHN BROOKS, real estate agent and land surveyor, P.O. Sinnemahoning, was born on a farm now in Lock Haven, Penn., June 17, 1814, and is a son of Benjamin and Mary (Wood) Brooks. His father was of English and Irish descent, a native of Bucks county, Penn., born in 1753; was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and participated in the battles of Germantown and Brandywine. The mother of John was a native of Monmouth county, N.J., and of English and Welsh descent. They settled in what is now Gibson township, this county, in 1817, and engaged in clearing and improving a farm, on which his father died in 1839. Benjamin Brooks was twice married; his first wife was Elizabeth Harkins, by whom he had nine children: James, Joseph, William, Benjamin, David, Rebecca, Margaret, Jane and Mary; by his second wife (Mary Wood) he had two children: John and Washington. In 1876 Mr. Brooks had 450 descendants living mostly within twenty miles of Sinnemahoning. John Brooks was reared in Cameron county, Penn., from four years of age, and received from his mother his education. He learned surveying, which he has followed all his life, as well as lumbering extensively, and dealing largely in real estate. Since 1873 he has been agent for the Truman estate and other lands. He married, in 1841, Martha, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Grugan) Mason, who settled in Gibson township in 1811, and the issue of this union was ten children: Victor A., Mary (Mrs. D.J. Wykoff), Marcellus J.B., Locina (Mrs. Charles Barclay), Josephine (Mrs. J.D. Shirk), John W., Whitfield M. (deceased), Flavius, Mishael N. and Ella M. Mr. Brooks is a prominent and influential citizen. He was one of the first commissioners of Elk county, Penn., and has served three terms in the State legislature. In politics he has always been a Republican.

VICTOR A. BROOKS, surveyor and merchant, Sinnemahoning, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., May 15, 1842, and is a son of John and Martha (Mason) Brooks. He was reared and educated in his native county, and began life as a lumberman and surveyor, residing in Sterling from 1873 to 1886, where he was engaged in the lumber business, and conducted a gristmill. In 1886 he returned to Sinnemahoning and embarked in the grocery business in 1887, in which he is still engaged. He married, May 15, 1872, Jane E., daughter of David A. and Leah (Knisley) Fulton, of Sinnemahoning, and they have three daughters: Evangeline V.A., Charlotte J.M. and Grace L.M. Mr. Brooks has held the office of county surveyor several terms, is a member of F. & A.M., K. of P., Patriotic Order Sons of America, Sons of Temperance and Union League. In politics he is a Republican.

MARCELLUS J. B. BROOKS, railway postal clerk, Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., August 28, 1845, and is a son of John and Martha (Mason) Brooks. He was reared and educated in his native town, and began life as a bookkeeper in the lumber office of his father, at which he was engaged for twelve years. In 1876 he was engaged as shipping clerk for Churchman & Huntley, and in 1877, located at Sterling, where he conducted a general store, as manager for Hall, Kaul & Co., until 1884, when he was appointed railway postal clerk on the low-grade division of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, between Driftwood and Redbank Furnace, which position he held until September, 1887. He was in the employ of the Adams Express Company at Driftwood, from that time until May, 1888. May 1, 1889, he was re-appointed to his former position of railway postal clerk, which position he now fills. He married, January 1, 1874, Margaret A., daughter of John L.D. and Sarah (Shaffer) Foultz, of Gibson township, and they have three children: Thaddeus L., John H. and Waldo E. Mr. Brooks is a member of the F. & A.M. and P.O.S. of A. Politically he is a Republican.

WILLIAM DENT, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., February 21, 1818, and is a son of Thomas and Betsy (Overturf) Dent. His father, a carpenter, was a native of England. He was among the first settlers of Gibson township, and cleared and improved the farm now occupied by Thomas Dent, where he died. His children were ten in number: Rachel (Mrs. Andrew Overturf), Andrew, Mary A. (Mrs. Reuben Lewis), William, Thomas, Eliza (Mrs. Isaac Smith), Emeline (Mrs. G. Gray), Ellen (Mrs. John Mahon), Susan (Mrs. Charles Miller), and Roxie (Mrs. Jacob Miller). William Dent was reared in Gibson township, where most of his life has been spent. He was for many years engaged in the lumber business, and he cleared a part of the farm he now occupies, where he has resided for many years. He married Nancy Miller, daughter of John and Betsy (Logue) Miller, of Grove township, and they have six children: Emeline (Mrs. Michael Keen an), Charles, John, William, Mary (Mrs. John C. Campbell) and George. Mr. Dent has been constable, supervisor and collector of Gibson township; in politics is a Democrat.

THOMAS DOUGHERTY, wood superintendent for the Pennsylvania Joint Lumber & Land Company, Driftwood, was born in Centre county, Penn., May 6, 1823, a son of Edward and Sophia (Dukeman) Dougherty, the former a native of Ireland and latter of Centre county, Penn. Thomas was reared in Clinton county, Penn., from one year of age, and began life as a farmer. He followed the occupation of carpenter and millwright for twelve years, and since 1866 has been engaged in his present business - originally Dodge & Co., then Dodge, James & Stokes, and now Pennsylvania Joint Lumber & Land Company. Mr. Dougherty located in Benezette township, Elk Co., Penn., in 1869, and in 1873 came to Driftwood, where he has since resided. His business interests are in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and Potter counties. He married November 11, 1849, Phoebe A., daughter of Luke and Anna (Hewitt) VanEman, of Pine Creek, Lycoming Co., Penn., formerly of New Jersey, and they have six children living: Emma (Mrs. Samuel S. Miller), Levi, Samuel, Thomas, W. Edward and Minnie M. Mr. Dougherty is a leading and prominent citizen of Driftwood; politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN T. EARL, editor and proprietor of the Gazette, Driftwood, was born at Sterling Run, Cameron Co., Penn., June 16, 1868, a son of Jerome B. Earl, who, at that time, was landlord of the Sterling Hotel, which was situated on the site now occupied by the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad depot. John T. spent his childhood in his native town, and in 1874 moved with his parents to Driftwood, where his father became proprietor of the Driftwood House, where the family remained until 1875, when the hotel was destroyed by fire. John attended the public schools of Driftwood until about fifteen years of age, and was a bright pupil, always standing at the head of his class. As early in life as thirteen years, his love for writing showed itself, and many well-written essays and debates from his pen were published in the Driftwood Gazette and Cameron county Press, all of which showed his natural aptitude for such work. At the early age of fifteen years, he entered the Driftwood Gazette office to learn the printing trade, his father's consent for such a move being reluctantly given, as he desired John to continue at school and eventually adopt the profession of law. But his mind was set on the "art preservative," and all objections made by his parents were swept away by the enthusiasm of the boy, and he entered upon a three-years apprenticeship in the Gazette office, then owned by H.D. Earl & Co. He served here faithfully and well until July 1, 1884, when the printing office and the business portion of the town were swept away by fire. Not wishing to be idle until the office was rebuilt, he at once accepted a situation on Lincoln Farm, with the intention of staying there until the Gazette office was in running order, but as the progress made was slow, and having been offered a good position at St. Mary's in the Elk County Gazette office, owned by Mr. G.C. Brandon, he decided to accept, and went there about September 1, 1884, where he remained until the April following, when, being offered a more lucrative salary at, his old home, he returned to Driftwood, and again went to work on the Gazette force. In December, 1885, the Gazette office was offered for sale, and he bought a half interest, Mr. D.B. Reed purchasing the other half. Thus at the age of less than eighteen, he was the editor and one of the proprietors of a paper nearly as old as himself, with a wide circulation for a county weekly, and wielding considerable influence. In December, 1886, Mr. Reed sold his interest to Mr. Earl, who thus became sole proprietor, and who has since remained such. Mr. Earl is now twenty-two years old, just at an age when he is capable of doing his best work. He is a capable printer, a fluent and entertaining writer, and has always been a hard-working young man. Having no bad habits, he has always commanded the confidence of the citizens, and the good will of all his acquaintances. Under his careful guidance, the Gazette is a prosperous journal, and is encouraged by the citizens, because of its unswerving devotion to the interests of Driftwood, Cameron county and vicinity. Its circulation is as large as that of any paper in the county, and new names are constantly being added to its subscription list, thus widening the sphere of its usefulness. Mr. Earl is a skillful musician, and an enthusiastic and influential member of the P.O.S. of A. In politics he is a strong Republican, but never allows his political faith to make any difference with his news or editorial columns. "The Gazette is independent, but not neutral," criticizing the acts of officials of both parties, when they deserve criticism, and praising them when they deserve praise.

J. L. D. FOULTZ, retired, P.O. Sinnemahoning, was born in Lancaster county, Penn., January 22, 1823, and is a son of John and Elizabeth J. (Vondersmith) Foultz. He was reared in his native county, where he learned the trades of tailor and cigar-maker, and in 1847 settled in Sinnemahoning, where he has since resided. For a number of years he worked at tailoring, and for five years was clerk for William A. Simpson, who carried on a lumber and mercantile business. He then embarked in the mercantile and lumber business for himself, at which he continued up to 1861, when the flood of that year wiped him out. Since that time he has been engaged in various occupations, principally farming. His wife was Sarah, daughter of James and Margaret (Brooks) Shaffer, of Sinnemahoning, by whom he had ten children: Florence (Mrs. Thomas Cupp), John B., Maggie (Mrs. M.J.B. Brooks), William A., George B. Mc., Laura (Mrs. F.J. Norton), Jesse, Amos N., Stella M. and Ward. Mr. Foultz is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been steward for many years. He is now one of the jury commissioners of Cameron county, and politically is a Democrat.

DAVID A. FULTON, carpenter and funeral director, Sinnemahoning, was born in Dillsburg, York Co., Penn., February 13, 1830, and is a son of Alexander and Mary (Deardorff) Fulton. He was reared in his native State, received a common-school education, and served an apprenticeship of two and a half years at the carpenter's trade. He came to Sinnemahoning, Grove township, Cameron county (then part of Clinton county), in 1850, where he followed his trade up to 1859, when he returned to his native town, remaining there until 1864, when he came back to Sinnemahoning, where he has worked at his trade, carried on an undertaking establishment, and resided ever since. In July, 1850, he married Leah, daughter of John and Betsy (Sulseburger) Knisely, of York county, Penn., and they have six children living, viz.: Thomas J., Jane E. (Mrs. Victor A. Brooks), John K., David E., Bertha and James H. Mr. Fulton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is a Democrat.

JOHN M. HICKS, farmer, P.O. Dent's Run, Elk county, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., November 25, 1837, a son of John C. and Mary E. (Conway) Hicks. His paternal grandfather was Levi Hicks, who settled in Driftwood in 1804, and later on the farm now owned by John R. Hicks, which he cleared and improved. He died in Benezette township, Elk Co., Penn. His children were John C., Jacob, William, Jane (Mrs. John English), Peggy (Mrs. Ira Green), Nancy (Mrs. George English), Hetty (Mrs. John Smith) and Polly (Mrs. Thomas Smith). Of these the eldest, John C., spent nearly all his life in Gibson township, where he died in June, 1887, at the age of eighty-six years. He had eleven children: Levi, Rebecca (Mrs. Charles Winslow), Elizabeth (Mrs. Eben Winslow), Jane (Mrs. Robert Rothrock), Sarah (Mrs. Coleman T. Johnson), Reese, Leah (Mrs. Isaiah Murray), John M., Ellen (Mrs. Norton Rothrock), Adam and Emery. The subject of this sketch was reared in Gibson township, where he has always resided, and cleared a part of the farm he now occupies, on which he has resided since 1872. He married, in 1861, Alzina, daughter of James and Martha (Barber) Peterson, of Otsego county, N.Y., and they have eleven children: Clara (Mrs. John McAulay), Emery G. (married to Nancy E. Farley), William R., Julia A., Henry A., Jennie E., Hattie E. (married to James A. Barr), Rebecca O., Levi J., Julia M. and Vernie E. Mr. Hicks is a representative farmer and citizen of his township; in politics he is a Republican.

ROBERT L. HICKS, farmer, P.O. Dent's Run, Elk county, was born March 21, 1860, in what is now known as Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm where he now resides, and is a son of Levi and Olive J. (Whalen) Hicks. His paternal grandparents were John C. and Mary E. (Conway) Hicks, and his great-grandfather was Levi Hicks, who settled in Gibson township in 1804. The father of Robert L. was a farmer by occupation, who cleared the farm now occupied by his son, and died there. His children were Robert L., John R., and William J. (deceased). Robert L. Hicks has always lived on the old homestead, and is one of the prominent young farmers of the township; politically he is a Republican.

JOHN R. HICKS, farmer, P.O. Dent's Run, Elk county, was born in Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., July 20, 1862, and is a son of Levi and Olive J. (Whalen) Hicks. His paternal grandparents were John C. and Mary E. (Conway) Hicks, and his great-grandfather was Levi Hicks, who settled in Gibson township in 1804. John B. was reared in Gibson township, and occupies a part of the homestead. He married, December 25, 1886, Mary, daughter of Miles and Lydia E. (Miller) Dent, by whom he has two children: Ethel M. and Bessie. Mr. Hicks is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics he is a Republican.

JAMES O. JORDAN, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., December 10, 1838, and is a son of Peter and Mary (Barr) Jordan. His paternal grandfather was James Jordan, formerly of Northumberland county, Penn., who settled in Gibson township in 1807, and his maternal grandfather was Robert Barr, a pioneer of Gibson township, and a son of John Barr, a native of Ireland, and a soldier in the war of the Revolution, who settled in what is now Clinton county, Penn., in 1787. The subject of this sketch has always resided in Gibson township, and in 1865 settled on the farm he now occupies, which he cleared and improved, and where he has since resided. He was in the Civil war, enlisting August 15, 1862, and was assigned to Company F, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, in which he served nine months, when he was discharged on account of disability. In 1860 he married Sarah J., daughter of Reuben and Anna (Berfield) Miller, of Grove township, and they have ten children living: Orrin H., Anna (Mrs. Lester E. Losey), Leona, Mary (Mrs. William H. Carson), Thomas, Sarah, Reuben, Elizabeth, Lewis and Ray. Mr. Jordan is a member of the G.A.R., and is a Republican.

JOHN S. JORDAN, farmer and lumberman, Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., March 18, 1847, and is a son of Peter and Mary (Barr) Jordan. His paternal grandfather was James Jordan, and his maternal grandfather was Robert Barr, both pioneers of Gibson township. James Jordan had eleven children: William, Hannah (Mrs. Andrew Overturf), Mary (Mrs. John Overturf), Elizabeth (Mrs. Thomas Logue), Susan, Jane (Mrs. Samuel Sweezy), Rose A. (Mrs. John Collins), Kate (Mrs. John Moore), Amanda (Mrs. Solomon Yound), James and Peter. The last named helped to clear the homestead where his father first settled. His children were James O., Sarah A. (Mrs. Amos Klock), Eliza J. (Mrs. George Gore), Samuel, John S., Emma (Mrs. Harrison Luprow), Elizabeth (Mrs. David Fraley) and Francis. John S. succeeded to the homestead at his father's death. He married Anna, daughter of Sylvenus and Diana (Peasley) Byam, of Potter county, Penn., and they have four children: Albert, Minnie, Ida and Alice.

F. F. KIRK, proprietor of the Hotel Lafayette, Driftwood, was born in Lycoming county, Penn., March 6, 1842, and is a son of Joseph and Maria (Blaker) Kirk. He was reared and educated in his native county, and was in the Civil war, enlisting May 30, 1861, in Company C, First Pennsylvania Rifles, Forty-second Volunteer "Bucktails;" was wounded in the hip at Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862; was taken prisoner, and was in Libby prison twenty-seven days, when he was paroled, and later exchanged; was again taken prisoner at Bethesda Church, May 30, 1864; paroled December 23, 1864, after spending time in Libby, Danville, Salisbury, Andersonville, Charleston and Florence prisons. He was sergeant of his company, and was honorably discharged from the service July 3, 1865. In 1867 he engaged in lumbering, and was fourteen years in the business at Williamsport, Penn. In February, 1883, he became manager of the DuBois House, at DuBois, Penn., which he successfully conducted two years, and in January, 1885, he took charge of the Hotel Lafayette, at Driftwood, of which he has since been the efficient and popular proprietor. He was married March 1, 1864, to Ophelia A., daughter of Thomas and Anna (Bowman) Harrison, of Northumberland county, Penn., by whom he had five children: Fred S., Matthias H., Carrie (deceased), William H. and F. Roy. Mr. Kirk is a member of the I.O.O.F. and G.A.R.; has always been an active Republican, and in August, 1889, was a delegate to the State convention at Harrisburg. He held several offices in the city of Williamsport, and has been burgess of Driftwood for one term.

SAMUEL P. KREIDER, clerk, Driftwood, was born in Juniata county, Penn., September 6, 1856, is a son of John F. and Catherine (Bayson) Kreider, and was reared in his native county until thirteen years of age, when he removed to Driftwood, and engaged as a brakeman on the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad up to 1876; he then held the position of flagman at Driftwood two years, and in 1878 again went on the railroad as brakeman between Renovo and Kane, at which he continued until 1880, when he engaged in lumbering on Mason Hill two winters; farmed one year, and, in 1882, accepted a position as clerk in the store of J.O. Brookbank & Co., where he remained for seven years. He married, April 24, 1882, Helena, daughter of William and Mary A. Lane, of Gibson township, and they have three children: Audrey V. Hafwal S. and Rotha A. Mr. Kreider is a member of the I.O.O.F., and Patriotic Order Sons of America; in politics he is a Republican.

WILLIAM J. LANE, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in Philadelphia, Penn., December 14, 1833, and is a son of William and Sarah (Smith) Lane, who settled in Gibson township, in 1835, and cleared and improved a farm on which they lived and died. They were natives of England. Their children were Rachel, Mary (Mrs. James Gorman), Sarah A. (Mrs. James Cole), Lamira (Mrs. H. Lindsley), William J., Joseph, Robert and Hughburn. William J. Lane was reared in Gibson township, and in 1866 settled on the farm he now occupies, all of which he cleared and improved. Prior to 1886, he operated a blacksmith shop at Driftwood for fifteen years. He has been twice married; his first wife was Mary, daughter of William and Rosamond (Jordan) Nelson, of Gibson township, by whom he has seven children living: Alma (Mrs. Byron Hevener), Myron, Albon Elmer, Sarah H. (Mrs. Samuel Kreider), Jennie (Mrs. Wesley Marsh), Lamira and George. His present wife is Nancy, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Hevener) Miller, of Gibson township, by whom he has one daughter, Ava. Mr. Lane is a member of the Second Advent Church; politically he is a Republican.

HARRISON LOGUE, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born January 2, 1820, in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm he now occupies, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Jordan) Logue. His father settled in what is now Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., about 1818, and soon after located in Gibson township. He had three wives; by his first wife, Amanda (Mead), he had four children: Lemira M. (Mrs. William Stamp), Alvira, (Mrs. Collins Lyman), Mary (Mrs. Henry Mix) and Amanda (Mrs. W. Shaffer); by Nancy (Brooks), his second wife, he had born to him three children: Jane (Mrs. J.L. Johnson), Julia A. (Mrs. Jerome Earl) and Henderson; by Elizabeth (Jordan), his third wife, he has one son, Harrison. Harrison Logue was reared in Gibson township, and married Elizabeth, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Laschbough) Nelson, and they have eight children: Nancy (Mrs. Clark Johnson), Malvin, David, William, Mary (Mrs. Alonzo Nelson), Emeline (Mrs. James E. Whitney), Elizabeth (Mrs. Ambrose Marsh) and Enoch. Mr. Logue is a leading farmer and citizen of Gibson township; politically he is a Republican.

ARCHIBALD R. McDONALD, Driftwood, was born in Glengary county, Upper Canada, June 1, 1839, and is a son of Reynold and Mary (Kennedy) McDonald. He was reared and educated in Canada, and in 1854, when sixteen years of age, came to the United States, locating in Steuben county, N.Y., and worked in the lumber woods of that section up to August, 1856. He then located in Lock Haven, Penn., which point he made his home until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion. In July, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, First Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry. He was taken prisoner at Culpeper, Virginia, in August, 1862, and detailed to remain with the wounded until September 15, 1862, when he was sent to Libby prison, and remained until November 15; was then paroled and exchanged in December, 1862, rejoining his regiment at Fredericksburg, Va., December 14, 1862, and was honorably discharged from the service, by General Order 312, June 17, 1865, as captain of Company M, First Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry. He then returned to his home in Lock Haven, where he remained until 1871, and during that time was engaged in the lumber business in Elk and Cameron counties. In 1871 he removed to Dent's Run, Elk county, residing there until 1874, when he removed to Driftwood, and conducted the McDonald House two years. He then refitted the Sherman House, which he kept about six months. In 1877 he rented the Kelso House, which he conducted until he was burned out in 1882. He then took charge of the New Kelso (now Parnell) for nearly a year, after which he was proprietor of the Hotel Lafayette two years. He then conducted a hotel at Renovo two years, returning to Driftwood in 1888. His wife was Annie E., daughter of, David and Rachel (Micheltree) Carpenter, of Jersey Shore, Penn., by whom he has two children living: Della and Agnes. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a member of the G.A.R. In politics he is a Republican.

DAVID F. MARSH, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in Wayne county, Penn., May 13, 1828, and is a son of Ambrose and Susan (Cox) Marsh. He was reared in Pike county, Penn., and came to what is now Grove township, Cameron county, in 1852. In 1869 he settled on the farm he now occupies, most of which he cleared and improved, and where he has since resided. In December, 1855, he married Selena, daughter of William and Sally (Miller) Barr, of Gibson township, by whom he has five children: Ambrose, Thomas S., Delbert, Wesley and Nellie. Mr. Marsh enlisted in the Civil war September 5, 1864, in the United States navy, and was honorably discharged August 17, 1865. He has served Gibson township as school director, and in other minor offices. He is a member of the G.A.R.; in politics he is a Republican.

JOHN MASON, farmer and lumberman, Sterling Run, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., March 22, 1822, and is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Grugan) Mason, who settled in Gibson township in 1811. His paternal grandfather was Jacob Mason, who, while on a hunting trip, froze to death in Lycoming county. His maternal grandfather was Alexander Grugan, a pioneer of what is now Clinton county, Penn. John Mason was reared in Gibson township, and in 1847 settled in Wharton, Potter Co., Penn., where he was engaged in lumbering fourteen years. He then returned to Gibson, and purchased a part of his father's homestead and land adjoining, a good share of which he cleared, and improved, and where he has resided since 1861. He married, in 1845, Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Jordan) Brooks, of Grove township, Cameron county, and they have eight children: Miranda (Mrs. Elisha Lewis), Nancy A. (Mrs. Hiram Smith), John G., Jane (Mrs. Elihu Devlin), Garibaldi, James B. Mc., Julia (Mrs. Jane Strawbridge) and Joseph A. Mr. Mason is a prominent citizen of Gibson township. He was the first jury commissioner of Cameron county, and in politics is a Democrat.

HENRY MASON, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born October 18, 1819, in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm he now owns and occupies, and is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Grugan) Mason. His father was born in Philadelphia in 1775, and came to what is now Gibson township, Cameron county, in 1809, and removed his family there in 1811, settling on the farm now occupied by Henry, which he cleared and improved, and resided there until his death, in 1858. He had ten children: James, William, Alexander, Joseph, Jane (Mrs. Henry Shafer), Nancy (Mrs. John Mason), Martha (Mrs. John Brooks), Henry, John and Margaret (Mrs. John Summerson). Henry Mason was reared on the old homestead, where he has always resided. He was twice married; his first wife was Mary, daughter of James and Sally (Berfield) Wylie, of Gibson township, by whom he had one daughter, Mandana (Mrs. Frederick Sheffor). His present wife is Margaret, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Jordan) Brooks, of Grove township, by whom he has four children: Alexander W., Nancy E., Mary F. (Mrs. Richard Reid) and William H. Mr. Mason is one of the oldest residents of Gibson township, and is a respected citizen; politically he is a Democrat.

JAMES W. MASON, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born April 19, 1835, in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm where he now resides, and is a son of James and Ruth (Lewis) Mason. His paternal grandfather, Joseph Mason, settled in Gibson township in 1811, and James Mason cleared and improved the farm now occupied by his son, James W., on which he resided until his death, in October, 1888. His children were thirteen in number, eleven of whom grew to maturity: Washington, Elizabeth (Mrs. Merrick Housler), Margaret (Mrs. Saul Barr), Almira (Mrs. John Barr), Martha (Mrs. Jacob Miller), James W., Mary (Mrs. Fred. Shafer), Nancy (Mrs. Frank Sterling), Jane (Mrs. William Smith), Ruth (Mrs. John G. Smith) and Marion. James W. Mason was reared on the old homestead, where he has always resided. He has been married twice, his first wife being Hannah Hullen, and his present wife (nee Martha Shaffer) is the adopted daughter of Fred N. Shaffer, of Lumber township. By her he has four children: Joseph M., Fred. W., Cora E. and Lewis P. Mr. Mason is a prominent farmer; in politics he is a Democrat.

PHINEAS H. MASON, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born April 1, 1836, on what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm he now occupies, and is a son of William and Eliza (Coleman) Mason. His paternal grandparents were Joseph and Margaret (Grugan) Mason, who settled in Gibson township in 1811. His maternal grandfather was Hugh Coleman, who settled in Gibson township in an early day, clearing and improving the farm on which he lived and died. The father of Phineas was a farmer by occupation, and cleared a part of the homestead on which he resided until his death, in 1854, at the age of forty-nine years. His children numbered nine: Amberson, Nancy (Mrs. James White), Phineas H., Jieuleta (Mrs. Jacob English), Ann E. (Mrs. William Krebs), Coleman; Amelia (Mrs. Boss Meeker), Anson and Alexander. Phineas H. Mason has always resided on the old homestead, where he was born and reared, a part of which he cleared and made all present improvements in buildings. He married, August 9, 1860, Ellen, daughter of' Benjamin and Nancy (Jordan) Brooks, of Grove township, and has one sop, Anson Mason, who married Metta Carnill, of Gibson township, by whom he has four children: Wright, Annie, Harvey and Zoe. Mr. Mason is a representative farmer and citizen, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he is a Democrat.

JACOB MILLER, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., June 25, 1833, and is a son of Daniel Miller, born November 6, 1803; and Mary (Hevener) Miller, born January 2, 1809, pioneers of Gibson township. The father was a farmer by occupation, and settled on what is known as the Miller farm, now occupied by Jacob, where he died July 25, 1875. His children were as follows: Lydia (Mrs. Miles Dent), born October 15, 1829; Jane, born February 9, 1831; Charles, born April 7, 1832; Jacob, born June 25, 1833; Sally (Mrs. Nelson Jordan), born November 13, 1834; Catyann (Mrs. Philander Brockway), born June 28, 1836; George Washington, born March 25, 1838; William Wesley, born June 17, 1839; Emily (Mrs. John Johnson), born March 8, 1841; Hezekiah, born August 8, 1842; Almina (Mrs. Edward Fletcher), born March 27, 1844; Mary Elizabeth, born February 2, 1846, died August 31, 1847; Nancy Ellen (Mrs. W.J. Lane), born September 2, 1847; Artemissa (Mrs. Armstrong Bailey), born November 27, 1849; Adaline (Mrs. Clarence Williams), born May 6, 1852. Jacob Miller has always resided in Gibson township, and occupies the old family homestead. April 6, 1854, he married Martha, daughter of James and Ruth (Lewis) Mason, of Gibson township, and they have seven children living: Hannah (Mrs. Charles Williams), John F., Herman, Irvin, William, Oscar B. and Clarence J. Mr. Miller is a member of the Advent Church, has held the offices of supervisor and school director, and in politics is a Democrat.

HENRY MIX, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., April 19, 1826, and is a son of James and Catherine (Overturf) Mix. His paternal grandfather was Amos Mix; who settled in Gibson township in 1814, and his maternal grandfather, Andrew Overturf, settled in Driftwood in 1804. James Mix was born in Connecticut, June 9, 1791, and his wife November 24, 1794; they were married January 2, 1815, and reared a family of six children: Hezekiah, Ann Eliza (Mrs. Benjamin Smith), Solomon, Henry, Nancy (Mrs. Allen Barr) and James J. Henry Mix resides on a part of the old homestead. He was in the Civil war, serving sixteen months in Company G, Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged on account of disability. He was twice married: His first wife was Mary M., daughter of Thomas and Amanda (Mead) Logue, by whom he had three children: Amanda (Mrs. Hiram Moat), James S. and Amy (Mrs. John Caldwell); his present wife is Lydia C., daughter of James and Margaret (Miller) Barr, and by her he has four sons: Newton, James, Warren and David Wait. Mr. Mix is a representative of the oldest families in Cameron county; politically he is a Democrat.

J. J. MIX, farmer and lumberman, Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn. , September 5, 1833, and is a son of James and Catherine (Overturf) Mix. His paternal grandfather was Amos Mix, who settled in Gibson township in 1814, and his maternal grandfather, Andrew Overturf, settled in Gibson township in 1804. J.J. Mix was reared in Gibson township, where he has always resided, and has followed lumbering as an occupation for many years. In 1860 he married Mary M. Buchheit, of St. Mary's, Penn., by whom he has eight children living: Mary, Mrs. George W. Billing; Katie E., Mrs. Andrew J. Dent; George A., John, Henry, Laura, Charles and Fred. Mrs. Mary M. Mix was born September 29, 1838, in Alsace, France, and is a daughter of Francis X. and Catherine (Dresler) Buchheit. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Mix were George and Elizabeth (Rinenagel) Dresler, and her parents came from France to St. Mary's in June, 1840. Mr. Mix has held several of the offices in his township. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES E. PEALER, druggist, Driftwood, was born in Dushore, Sullivan Co., Penn., April 5, 1862, and is the son of Thomas and Adeline (McHenry) Pealer. He was reared in Lock Haven, Penn., attending the public schools until thirteen years of age, when he entered the drug store of B.S. Derby, of Lock Haven, to learn the business, remaining with him six years, during the latter part of which time he attended the night school of B.J. Armstrong. He graduated from the Central State Normal School, Lock Haven, in 1882, after which he again entered the drug business, clerking in different stores at Renovo and Driftwood. In September, 1886, he embarked in business in partnership with W.H. Roach, at Driftwood, Penn., in which he has continued to the present time, and has built up a lucrative business. He is a member of W.C. 310, P.O.S. of A., of which he is senior past president, and is serving his first term as councilman of the borough of Driftwood. He is a Democrat.

THOMAS J. RILEY, general merchant and proprietor of the Commercial House, Driftwood, was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, December 16, 1849, and is a son of James Riley. He was reared and educated in his native province, and in 1871 located in Driftwood, this county, soon after engaging as a clerk in the general store of P.J. McDonald, with whom he acted in that capacity six years. He then conducted a hotel in Driftwood for Mr. McDonald, one year, and in 1878 rented the hotel, which he successfully conducted up to 1883, when he was burned out. In the fall of the same year he embarked in mercantile business, in which he has since been engaged, and in the fall of 1885 began the erection of his present hotel, which was completed in 1887, and opened to the public in April of the same year. It is claimed to be the best built and best appointed hotel building in Driftwood. Mr. Riley married in February, 1878, Lucy J. McDonald, of Driftwood, and they have one son, John. Mr. Riley is a member of the Catholic Church. He has been councilman and school director of the borough of Driftwood, and. secretary of council and. school board. In politics he is a Democrat, and is an enterprising and public-spirited citizen.

ROBERT ROTHROCK, lumber and real estate dealer, Driftwood, was born in Bellefonte, Penn., March 23, 1829, and is a son of John and Julia, Rothrock, who settled in Caledonia, Elk county, in 1850, where the father, who was engaged in the lumber business, died in 1851. Robert Rothrock was reared and educated in his native town, and in 1847 came to Elk county, where, at Caledonia, he embarked in the lumber business, which he successfully carried on until 1873, in which year he moved to Williamsport, same State, where he resided for three years. He then, in 1876, located in Driftwood, Cameron county, where for seven years he was a member of the firm of J.O. Brookbank & Co., general merchants, at the same time continuing his lumber business, in which he is still interested in various parts of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Kansas. In September, 1851, Mr. Rothrock married Miss Jane, daughter of John C. and Mary E. Hicks, and granddaughter of Levi Hicks, who settled in Driftwood in 1804. To Mr. and Mrs. Rothrock have been born four children: Julia, John, Curtin and Frank. Mr. Rothrock is one of the prominent, live and enterprising citizens of Driftwood, and a leading man in his county. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and has served Cameron county as commissioner and treasurer, each one term. He is a Knight Templar, and a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

ISAAC SMITH, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., February 15, 1840, and is a son of Benjamin and Ann E. (Mix) Smith. His paternal grandfather was Samuel Smith, a pioneer of Gibson township, on whose porch the two burglars, Conley and Lewis, were shot in an early day. The children of Samuel Smith were Solomon, Jacob, Isaac, Benjamin and Jordan. Of these, Benjamin, father of Isaac, was a farmer and lumberman by occupation, and was run over and killed by the cars on the Allegheny Valley Railroad. His children were Isaac, Julia A., Hezekiah NI., Kate (Mrs. Powell Barr), Henry, Jordan and Ellen (Mrs. John McMullen). The maternal parents of Isaac were James and Catherine (Overturf) Mix, pioneers of Gibson township. Isaac Smith was reared in Gibson township, where he has always resided, and, since 1868, has occupied his present farm, which he cleared and improved. He married Roena, daughter of James Kyle, of Bingham, Potter Co., Penn., and they have six children: Benjamin, Ann E. (Mrs. Gary Mason), Adelbert J., Alma, Dorothy and Alfred. Mr. Smith was in the Civil war, serving thirteen months in Company G, Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers; politically he is a Republican.

ADAM R. SMITH, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in what is now Lumber township, Cameron Co., Penn., July 11, 1842, and is a son of Jacob and Eliza (Hurd) Smith, both natives of Clinton county Penn., and among the pioneers of Lumber township, where they resided until their death. The father was a farmer, and cleared and improved the farm where he died. He had seven children who grew to maturity: George H., Samuel, Philip, John G., Michael, William H. and Adam B. Adam B. Smith was reared in Lumber township, and settled in Gibson township in 1871, where he has since resided, and cleared and improved a part of the farm he now occupies. January 1, 1868, he married Mary E., daughter of Solomon and Amanda (Jordan) Yound, of Gibson township, and has two children: Chauncy L, and Jacob S.K. Politically Mr. Smith is a Democrat, and an advocate of prohibition.

GEORGE L. SMITH, clerk, Driftwood, was born at what is now Sterling Run, Cameron Co., Penn., August 26, 1851, and is a son of Philip and Eve (Shaffer) Smith. His paternal grandparents were Jacob and Eliza (Hurd) Smith, both natives of Clinton county, Penn., and pioneers of Lumber township, Cameron county. Mr. Smith was reared at Sterling Run, received a common-school education, and when he attained his majority began life for himself as a clerk in a store at Sterling Run, where he remained until 1883, when be came to Driftwood, and entered into the employ of J.O. Brookbank & Co., as chief clerk in their general store, which position he has satisfactorily filled to the present time. He married in 1874, Hattie, daughter of Thomas Hussey, of Smethport, McKean Co., Penn., and they have one daughter, Myrtle. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in politics is a Democrat, and fills the office of school director.

M. P. WHITING, postmaster, Driftwood, was born near Emporium, Penn., April 7, 1854, and is a son of Philip W. and Nancy J. (Huff) Whiting. His father was a native of Connecticut, and was reared in New Hampshire, coming to what is now Cameron county in 1847, where he engaged in lumbering extensively until 1875, and is now a resident of Sterling Run. His family consisted of six children: Alma (Mrs. John N. Brooks), Melvin P., Milton W., Elmer E., Edward E. and Carrie M. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Whiting was Edmund Huff, a native of Pennsylvania, and a pioneer of Shippen township, residing near Emporium; he was a farmer by occupation, and reared a large family. M.P. Whiting was reared in Cameron county, received a common-school education, and began life as a lumberman, and later was clerk in a store at Sterling Run. In 1881 he came to Driftwood, where he has been bookkeeper for J.O. Brookbank & Co., to the present time, was appointed postmaster of Driftwood, in November, 1877, which position he still holds. He married in April 1877, Delia, daughter of William W. and Margaret (Krusen) Arnold, of Ellisburg, Penn., now of Sterling Run, Cameron county, and they have three children: Elvia, Louis and Reta. Mr. Whiting in politics is a stanch Democrat; has been a member of the Democratic county committee eight years; served as county auditor three terms, borough auditor of Driftwood two terms, and assessor one term.

WILLIAM WYLIE, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in what is now Grove township, Cameron county, Penn., May 6, 1829, a son of James and Sarah (Berfield) Wylie. His father was a native of Scotland, and came to America in 1818, locating in Lumber township, Cameron county. He later lived in Grove township, and in the fall of 1834 settled in Gibson township, on the farm now occupied by his son, William (a part of which he cleared and improved), and died there in February, 1869. He had a family of nine children: Susanna (Mrs. George Chapman), Mary (Mrs. Henry Mason), William, Stephen, Emily (Mrs. Ralph Johnson), James, John, Alpheus and Martha (Mrs. J.H. Darin). William Wylie was reared in what is now Cameron county, and for many years was engaged in lumbering. He succeeded to the homestead at his father's death, and cleared and improved a part of it. He married, September 12, 1861, Kate, daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Shaffer) Chapman, of Lumber township, and they have three children: George, Zella and Bertha. He is a prominent farmer, and in politics is a Democrat.

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ALONZO BAILEY, lumberman, Sinnemahoning, was born in what is now Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., September 12, 1849, a son of James and Mary (Coleman) Bailey, former a native of Williamsport, Penn., and a son of Daniel Bailey, a pioneer of Wharton township, Potter Co., Penn. Hugh Coleman, maternal grandfather of Alonzo Bailey, was a pioneer of Driftwood, Cameron Co., Penn., and at one lime owned a large tract of land in Gibson township, that county. James Bailey, father of Alonzo, was an early settler of Driftwood, where he did considerable work as a millwright, but in 1833 he removed to Grove township, and here engaged in lumbering and farming, clearing and improving the property now occupied by his son Alphonzo, and died there in 1875. He had ten children: Washington, Israel, John, Alonzo and Alphonzo (twins), Eliza (Mrs. Archibald Logue), Sarah (Mrs. Peter Keck), Harriet (Mrs. Isaac Bowen), Helen (Mrs. Ralph M. Williams) and Angelina (Mrs. J.W. Phillips). James Bailey was a prominent citizen of his day, and was one. of the first associate judges of Cameron county. Alonzo, the subject proper of this sketch, was reared in Grove township, and most of his life has been spent in lumbering. He is a Republican in politics, and served one term as sheriff of Cameron county.

DAVID P. BAIRD, railroad agent and merchant, Sinnemahoning, was born in Hyner, Clinton Co., Penn., March 13, 1835, and is a son of Benjamin and Ellen (Summerson) Baird, who were among the early settlers of Clinton county, Penn., former of Scotch parentage, latter a native of England. The subject of this biographical memoir was reared in his native county, and educated in the common schools and at Dickinson's Seminary, Williamsport, Penn. After reaching his majority, he commenced as traveling agent for a Lock Haven, Penn., fire insurance company, at which he continued more or less up to 1863, and in 1864 he located in Sinnemahoning, where he embarked in his present mercantile business. He has also been station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., at this point, continuously from that time to the present. In October, 1863, Mr. Baird married Maggie, daughter of Alexander and Rachel (Coleman) Grugan, of Grugan township, Clinton Co., Penn., and has four children: Herbert L., Eugene H., Jackson H. and Ella M. Mr. Baird is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Democrat, and has represented the district composed of Cameron, Elk and Jefferson counties in the legislature two terms, 1873 - 74; was appointed postmaster of Sinnemahoning in October, 1885, and served until July, 1889.

CHARLES F. BARCLAY, merchant and lumberman, Sinnemahoning, was born in Owego. N.Y., May 9, 1844, and is a son of George A. and Eliza (Allen) Barclay. His paternal grandparents were Samuel and Mary (Bartholf) Barclay, natives of Sussex county, N.J., and his maternal grandparents were Ebenezer and Fanny (Williamson) Allen, of Owego, N.Y. Mr. Barclay's father was reared in Owego, N.Y., where he learned the carpenter's trade. In 1838 he went the entire length of lake Michigan and back again with two Indians, in a bark canoe, on a fur-trading expedition. Prior to this, as well as afterward, he worked at his trade, and was employed on bridge construction for the Ithaca & Owego Railroad. Until 1845 he resided in Owego, where he held the office of under sheriff for several years, and in May, 1845, he settled in Wharton, Potter Co., Penn., where he was engaged in farming, lumbering and mercantile business until 1867. Selling out in that year, he moved to Cheboygan, Mich., where he conducted a lumber business for twelve years, though his residence has been in Sinnemahoning, Cameron Co., Penn., since 1865. In 1839, Mr. Barclay married Eliza Allen, of Owego, N.Y., by whom he has had three children: George B., Mary E. (Mrs. R.Z. Roberts), and Charles F. Mr. Barclay during his residence at Wharton was postmaster there fifteen years, and has represented Cameron county in the legislature, two terms.

Charles F. Barclay, the subject proper of this sketch, was reared in Potter county, Penn., and received a high school education. August 16, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, 149th P.V.I. (Second Bucktails), and at the first day's fight at Gettysburg (July 1, 1863) he was taken prisoner. He was confined in Libby, Danville, Macon, Savannah and Charleston prisons, being placed under fire at the latter place, and then sent to Columbia, S.C., where he was exchanged. Re-joining his Company at Elmira, N.Y., he was there honorably discharged as captain of same, July 2, 1865, and same year he embarked in mercantile trade with his brother, George B., at Sinnemahoning, in which he has successfully continued. Since 1867, he has been extensively engaged in the lumber business, operating one large mill, to which four miles of railway bring the logs. The mill turns out about 8,000,000 feet of lumber per annum. Mr. Barclay was married August 22, 1872, to Margaret A.L., daughter John and Martha (Mason) Brooks, of Sinnemahoning. He is a prominent member of the F. & A.M. and of the G.A.R., and in politics is a stanch Republican.

J. R. BATCHELDER, teamster, Sinnemahoning, was born in Waldo county, Me., March 4, 1849, and is a son of Benjamin P. and Abigail C. (Thicket) Batchelder. He was reared and educated in his native State, and came to Pennsylvania in 1872, locating at Sinnemahoning, where he has since resided, having been most of the time in the employ of Barclay Brothers, lumbermen. In June, 1873, Mr. Batchelder married Ida E., daughter of Randall and Eleanor (Wykoff) Walker, of Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., by whom he has three children: Corella, George W. and Susan E. Politically he is a Republican, and has held the office of constable and tax collector three years.

CHARLES W. BELDIN, wagon maker and county commissioner, Sinnemahoning, was born in Tioga county, N.Y., November 12, 1841, a son of Lindsey and Jane Beldin, who settled in Wharton, Potter Co., Penn., in the early part of the "fifties," and later in Sinnemahoning, Cameron county, where the father died in 1873. Charles W. Beldin was reared in his native county and in Potter county, Penn. In 1872 he came to Sinnemahoning, where he learned the wagon maker's trade, and where he has since resided. In October, 1864, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Ninety-ninth P.V.I.; was taken prisoner at Appomattox Court House, but was paroled the same day, and was honorably discharged June 26, 1865. In 1866 he married Martha, daughter of Morris and Eliza Walker, of Tioga county, N.Y., and they have two sons: Edward and Adelbert. Mr. Beldin is a member of the F. & A.M. and the G.A.R. In politics he is a Republican, and has been constable and collector of Grove township nine years in succession; he was also elected one of the commissioner of Cameron county in the fall of 1887.

J. VINE HANSCOM, sawyer and justice of the peace, Sinnemahoning, was born in Hartland, Me., June 28, 1850, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Hamm) Hanscom, who located in Bradford county, Penn., in 1854, where the father (who is a farmer by occupation) still resides. Our subject was reared in Bradford county, and received a limited education in the common schools. He first located in Sinnemahoning in 1869, where for three years he held the position of sawyer in the mill of Barclay Brothers; then removed to Benezette, Elk Co., Penn., where he spent five years in the employ of Hall, Kaul & Co.; was afterward a resident of Lock Haven, Clinton County, Penn., several years, and, returning to Sinnemahoning in 1885, he has here since been in the employ of Barclay Brothers as a sawyer. In 1876 Mr. Hanscom married Maggie A., daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Housel) Kline, of Williamsport, Penn., and has five children: Frank H., Jennie V., Ethel L., Jessie P. and Fred. Mr. Hanscom was elected justice of the peace for Grove township in 1888. Politically he is a Republican.

JACOB MILLER, farmer, P.O. Sinnemahoning, was born in August, 1830, in what is now Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., on the farm he now occupies, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Logue) Miller, pioneers of Grove township, who located on land now occupied by their sons, Jacob, Alexander and John. Here the parents made the first improvements, and here they died. Their children were ten in number, as follows: George, Mary (Mrs. James Shaffer), Nancy (Mrs. William Dent), Charles, Adam, Elizabeth (Mrs. Saul Vandivier), Jacob, Alexander, John and Jane (Mrs. Richard Crum). Jacob Miller has always resided on a part of the old homestead, and married November 9, 1856; Roxie, daughter of Thomas Dent, of Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., and they have six children: Angeline (Mrs. James Farrell), Ella (Mrs. George B. Foultz), Cora (Mrs. P.G. Gray), Jennie, Jesse and Emma (Mrs. L.G. Hersey).

JOE M. SHAFER, proprietor of the Sinnemahoning House, Sinnemahoning, was born in what is now Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., April 22, 1838, and is a son of Henry and Jane (Mason) Shafer, who came to Grove township in 1817, and later removed to Gibson township, where they resided until their death. They had nine children: Margaret (Mrs. James Fulton), Nancy (Mrs. Josiah Fink), Joe M., James A., Christopher C., Luzerna (Mrs. G.W. Huntley), Martha J. (Mrs. William Robinson), William B. and John H. The subject of this sketch was reared in Grove township, and has resided there and in Gibson township most of his life. He was for several years engaged in lumbering, and has conducted his present hotel business since 1871. In 1862 Mr. Shafer married Francelia, daughter of A.G. and Louisa (Miller) Huntley, of Grove township, and they have seven children: Albert, Dessie, Joseph, George, Alonzo, Cassius and Hattie. Mr. Shafer is a popular landlord; is a member of the F. & A.M.; is a Democrat in politics, and has served one term from this district in. the State legislature.

JAMES SHAFFER, farmer, miller, etc., P.O. Sinnemahoning, is a son of James and Margaret (Brooks) Shaffer, the former of whom was born in 1788, and the latter in January, 1790. James and Margaret Shaffer we're the parents of fifteen children, born in the following order: William (married to Jane Berfield), Henry (married to Jane Mason), Rebecca (married to John Berfield), Benjamin B. (married to Elizabeth Caldwell), James, Jr. (married to Mary Miller, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Logue) Miller, of Grove township), Joseph (married to Jane Sterling), John (married to Elizabeth Richie), Mary (married to Jesse Hall), David (married to Sara Jane Wykoff), Wesley (married to Savila Sterling), Washington (married to Amanda Logan), Jacob (married to N.E. Johnson), Elizabeth (married to Adam Houghenberry, and afterward to Dr. French), Margaret (married to Coleman Grugan) and Sarah Jane (married to J.L.D. Foultz). James and Margaret (Brooks) Shaffer settled in what is now Grove township, Cameron Co., Penn., in 1816, and there died, the father in 1872 and the mother in 1876. James, whose name heads this sketch, was reared in Grove township, and has followed lumbering, milling and farming for many years. Politically he is a Democrat, and has held all the offices of Grove township; he was once auditor of Clinton county (from which Cameron has since been cut off), and was also elected one of the first commissioners of Cameron county, by the citizens of which he is held in high esteem.

JOHN A. WYKOFF, lumberman, P.O. Sinnemahoning, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., February 20, 1836, and is a son of Cyrenus E. and Hannah (Dougherty) Wykoff. His paternal grandfather was E. Wykoff, a native of Monmouth, N.J., who commenced clearing at Rich Valley, near Emporium, Cameron Co., Penn., about 1812, and soon thereafter, at Wykoff run, Sinnemahoning, Grove township, where Barclay's mill now stands, and here died. The father of E. Wykoff was a native of Germany, and a major in the Revolutionary war. Cyrenus E. Wykoff, after his marriage, located where Bainbridge V. Wykoff now lives in Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., and cleared and improved that farm. In later life he settled in Grove township, on the farm now owned by William E. Wykoff, which he also cleared, and here resided until his death. He was twice married, and by his first wife Hannah (Dougherty), he had five children: William E., Bainbridge V., John A., Decatur J. and Cyrenus M. By his second wife, Catherine (Miller), he had five children: Jefferson B., Washington, Harrison, Millard and Warren. He was justice of the peace in Cameron county from the time of its erection, and also while it was included in Elk county. The subject proper of these lines was reared in Gibson township, but came to Grove township when eighteen years of age, and in 1866 settled on the farm he now occupies, part of which he cleared and improved; both before and since the war he also has been engaged in lumbering. Mr. Wykoff enlisted October 14, 1861, in Company G, Fifty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was wounded at Gettysburg, and was honorably discharged on account of his wounds, April 30, 1864. He was married March 31, 1863, to Mary J., daughter of William B. and Sarah (Swartwood) Taylor, of Wharton, Potter Co., Penn. Mr. Wykoff is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the G.A.R.; politically he is a Republican, and has served one term as commissioner for Cameron county, and three years as jury commissioner.

LUMBER TOWNSHIP.

D. D. ALDERFER, merchant, Cameron, was born in Montgomery county, Penn., September 6, 1839, a son of John and Eliza Alderfer, also natives of Pennsylvania. He received a practical business education, attending Freeland Seminary, at Collegeville, Penn. He remained on the farm with his father until eighteen years old, and then taught school until 1862, when he enlisted in the United States service, in Company C, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, and was elected lieutenant-colonel, and served nine months. In June, 1865, he came to Cameron county, and entered the employ of the Portage Oil and Mining Company, as superintendent, remaining with them until 1866, when he revisited Montgomery county, but, in 1867, returned to Sizerville, Cameron county, and engaged in the lumber business until December, 1869, when he moved to Cameron, and was employed as scaler and inspector of timber for the Hunt's Run Lumber Company, until the spring of 1883, and then worked for the Sterling Run Tanning Company a short time, and in September, 1883, he bought a stock of merchandize in Cameron. February 17, 1866, he married Miss Sarah Fox, daughter of Jonas and Catharine Fox, of Collegeville, Penn., and they have five sons, Henry, John, George, Arthur and Clement, and one daughter, Mamie E. Mr. Alderfer has held the office of' county auditor three terms, and has been justice of the peace since 1870; he was also school director over twenty years. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE CHAPMAN, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, a son of Samuel and Catherine Chapman, was born in Lycoming county, Penn., September 7, 1815.. April 20, 1826, his parents moved to Sterling Run, now in Cameron county, and bought a tract of wild land, making the journey up the river in a canoe. They built a log cabin, with no floor or door, building, their beds on blocks of wood. They had a family of six children, George being the eldest son. He learned the carpenter's trade, and worked for his father and the neighbors, being the only carpenter in the settlement. After reaching his majority he bought a tract of wild land, and after his marriage began to clear it of timber and make a farm. He has been successful, and now owns one of the best farms in the township. October 16, 1845, he married Susanna Wylie, daughter of James and Sarah Wylie, former a native of Scotland. They have one son, James W. Mr. Chapman organized the first school board of Lumber township. He has held the office of county auditor one term, and various other township offices.

JOHN CUMMINGS, proprietor of the Cummings House, Cameron, was, born in Schuykill county, Penn., August 15, 1859, a son of Martin and Mary Cummings, natives of Ireland. He was given a practical business education, attending the district schools of Schuykill, Elk and Cameron counties. His parents moved to Shawmut, Elk county, in 1858, and from there to Cameron in 1870, where they opened a hotel, and here John learned the details of the business of hotel-keeping, working for his father in various capacities, and since his father's death has had control of the hotel. October 26, 1881, Mr. Cummings married Miss Bridget Crayton, daughter of John and Mary Crayton, of Cameron, and they have one child, Charles.

J. A. DICE, agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Cameron, was born in Clinton county, Penn., June 22, 1844, a son of Benjamin and Mary Dice. He received a practical business education in the schools of Clinton county, remaining at home until February, 1865, when he enlisted in the United States service, in Company G, One Hundred and Ninety-second Pennsylvania Infantry, and served until July 24, 1865, when he returned home and soon afterward was employed as brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, and after a short time was promoted to baggage master, a position he held four years. He then, for three years, was engaged in different lines of business, and in 1878 again entered the employ of the railroad company, and was assistant agent at St. Mary's four years, and in 1882 was appointed to his present position. Mr. Dice, was married September 20, 1870, to Miss Fannie Sykes, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Sykes, of York county, Penn. They have two children: Charles A. and Della M. Mr. and Mrs. Dice are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Dice is also an active member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and was instrumental in establishing the first castle in Cameron county, Penn. He was the first setting past chief of said castle, besides being appointed district grand chief of Cameron county, Penn., for two years, which position he now holds in said order.

B. A. FURLONG, proprietor of the Alpine House, Sterling, is a native of Ireland, born in County Wexford in 1845, a son of Thomas and Mary Furlong. In 1849 his parents came to America, and located in Canada, where they both died the same year, when he was taken by a family in Canada and lived there until he was sixteen years old, when he began working in the lumber woods, and followed that occupation until October 26, 1865, when he came to Pennsylvania and worked at lumbering until 1874, in which year he bought a hotel at Sterling, which was burned in 1876. He has built again on the same foundation, and now has one of the best hotels, in Sterling Run, and has the reputation of being an efficient and genial landlord. Mr. Furlong was married, August 21, 1879, to Miss Mary A. O'Rourke, daughter of Patrick and Nora O'Rourke, natives of Ireland, and they have a family of three children: Mary A., John T. and James P. Mr. Furlong is a member of Warren Lodge, No. 1, E.A.U. He has held various official positions in his township, and has served with great acceptability to his fellow-townsmen.

W. P. HERRICK, lumberman, Sterling, was born in Steuben county, N.Y., May 4, 1830, a son of Pierce and Ann Herrick, natives of New York State. He was given a practical education, remaining with his father until eighteen years of age, when he went to Geneva, N.Y., to learn the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until 1858, when he came to Emporium, Cameron Co., Penn., and was employed by More, Mercereau & Harrower, as foreman of their lumber business, remaining with them about five years. In 1863 he went to Cameron and operated a sawmill until 1866, when he came to Sterling and formed a partnership with John Brooks in the lumber business. In 1868 he sold his interest to his partner, but continued with him as foreman until 1870, when he bought a gristmill, which he ran until 1873, and since then has engaged in farming, and also carries on a lumber business. In 1878 he bought the farm near the town in which he lives, which is one of the best farms in the township. Mr. Herrick was married in 1855 to Miss Mary E. Moshier, of Chemung county, N.Y., and they have three children: Ella, principal of Sterling schools; Susan, wife of J.L. Wright, M.D., of Kane, Penn., and George, a telegrapher at Sterling for the Philadelphia & Erie R.R. Company.

JOSEPH KISSEL, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, was born in Lycoming county, Penn., January 14, 1838, a son of Isaac and Nancy Kissel, natives of Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools in his boyhood, and when nine years old left home and began working for farmers and lumbermen, which he continued until 1862, when, in August of that year, he enlisted in the service of the United States in Company I, One Hundred and Thirty-first Pennsylvania Infantry, and served nine months, when he returned home. In December, 1865, he located on Bennett's branch, Cameron county; about 1868 he came to Sterling Run, and for several years worked in the lumber camps of Cameron county. In 1875 he bought a house and lot in Sterling, but in 1883 sold his village property and bought the farm where he now lives. Mr. Kissel is at present a member of the board of Lumber township, and has held various other official positions. He was married December 31, 1875, to Miss Flora A. Fosmer, a daughter of Ira and Lydia (Lyman) Fosmer, and they have six children: Bessie M., Nettle B., Nellie Z., Blanche A., Ada F. and John J.

E. N. LACEY, blacksmith, Sterling, is a native of what is now Wyoming county, Penn., born September 9, 1815, son of Ebenezer and Zeraiah Lacey, also natives of the Keystone State. He was educated in the schools of his native county, and in youth began to learn the blacksmith's trade of his father, with whom he worked until he was twenty-one years old. He then bought. twenty acres of land of his father, and continued to work for him until 1846, when he began lumbering, which he followed until 1861. In 1863 he moved to Sterling, and worked in the lumber districts as well as at blacksmithing, for a number of years, and then devoted his entire time to his trade. He has been successful, and by hard work and good management has now a pleasant home in Sterling. Mr. Lacey was married in. October, 1836, to Miss Clarinda Fox, a daughter of Asa and Lydia Fox, and, she dying in 1862, he married in 1863 Miss Sarah F. Thompson, of Wyoming county, Penn., who died in 1865. August 1, 1879, Mr. Lacey married Miss Elizabeth E. Gross, of Emporium. Mr. Lacey has held the office of justice of the peace for seven years. He is a member of Franklin Lodge, No. 263, F. & A.M.

R. A. LORD, farmer, P.O. Cameron, is a native of what is now Cameron county, Penn., born October 14, 1860, a son of Albert and Elizabeth (Richey) Lord. He attended the district schools in his boyhood, remaining on the farm and assisting his father until twenty-one years of age, when he went to work in the lumber woods, and subsequently was employed as fireman in the pump station of the National Transit Company, in Cameron county. March 4, 1888, he sent $1 to the Louisiana State Lottery, and March 14, same year, received a check for $15,000. He bought a farm with his money, and now has a good home. Mr. Lord was married July 6, 1886, to Miss Mary Smith, a daughter of Sylvester Smith, of Sinnemahoning, Penn., and they have one child, Jessie.

DANIEL McCORMICK, proprietor of the Cameron House, Cameron, was born in Alexander, Ontario, Canada, December 24, 1839, a son of Alexander and Anna G. McCormick, natives of Scotland. He was educated in the public schools of his native place, and when twelve years old he left home, and began to work in the lumber woods, in which occupation he continued until August 12, 1862, when he came to Cameron county, Penn. Here he was employed in the lumber districts until 1872, in which year he rented a hotel in Cameron, which he has since conducted. Mr. McCormick was married May 1, 1869, to Miss Mary McDonald, daughter of Alexander and Sarah McDonald, and they have a family of six children: Sarah C. and Mary A. (twins), Daniel, Angus J., Roderick and Alexander.

C. G. MINICK, superintendent of the Sterling Run Tannery, was born in Huntingdon county, Penn., February 10, 1857, a son of John and Mariah Minick, natives of Pennsylvania. He was given a good education at Millinwood Academy, at Shade Gap, Penn. His father was a merchant tanner, and he learned the same trade, working for his father until 1884, when he came to Sterling, Cameron county, to accept the position of bookkeeper for the tannery company, and in 1886 he was appointed manager of the tannery. In 1888 the tannery changed hands, being purchased by H.G. Lanham & Co., of New York City, but Mr. Minick was retained as superintendent. He was married November 28, 1875, to Miss Minnie Lupfer, daughter of Joseph and Lydia Lupfer, of Shade Gap, and they have a family of three children: Judd L., Ruth J. and Don C. Mr. and Mrs. Minick are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a popular man in the township, and has held various official positions.

JOHN MULCAHY, section boss for the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company, at Cameron, was born in Ireland, January 16, 1.832, a son of Grant and Mary Mulcahy. His parents moved to America the year of his birth, and settled in Clinton county, Penn., where he was reared and educated. He learned the brick maker's trade when a young man, at which he worked eighteen years; then in 1870 entered the employ of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company, and in 1880 was appointed section boss at Cameron. Mr. Mulcahy was married July 1, 1860, to Miss Ellen Sheehan, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Sheehan, and they have had a family of six children:
Sarah E., wife of Charles Gager of Bradford; Dennis J., in the employ of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company at Renovo, Penn.; Annie, Maggie, Beatrice and Joseph W.

SAMUEL SMITH, postmaster, Sterling Run, was born in Lycoming county, Penn., August 18, 1824, a son of Jacob and Eliza Smith, natives of Germany. The parents came to Cameron county, Penn., in 1826, and settled on a farm in Lumber township, where they lived until their death. They reared a family of nine children, of whom seven are still living, Samuel being the second son. He was educated in the district schools of Cameron county, remaining with his father until his marriage, when he engaged in farming and lumbering on his own account until 1870, when he was elected by the Democratic party associate judge of Cameron county, and served five years. From 1875 till 1886 he worked at the carpenter's trade, and superintended the work of his farm, and in the latter year was appointed postmaster at Sterling Run. Mr. Smith was married December 23, 1845, to Miss Sarah Summerson, daughter of David and Elizabeth Summerson, who settled in Sterling Run in 1826. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have had seven children: H.J., deceased; J.E., a merchant of Sterling run; Sophronia, wife of T.J. Fulton, of Emporium, Penn.; M.L.; Elida, wife of A.A. Ogden, of Cortland, N.Y.; Victoria, deceased, and B.E., a clerk in his brother's store. Mr. Smith is a member of Emporium Lodge, No. 382, F. & A.M.

JOHN E. SMITH, merchant, Sterling, a son of Samuel and Sarah Smith, was born at what is now Sterling Bun, Cameron Co., Penn., November 4, 1847. He received a practical business education at the common schools, and worked on the farm with his father until fifteen years old, when he began to learn telegraphy, hut worked at it only a short time. He then entered the employ of B.J. Earl as a clerk in a general store and remained with him five years, and then went into the mercantile business with his brother, and a year later bought his brother's interest in the store and stock. He has been successful in his business, his sales in 1888 amounting to over $25,000. June 12, 1872, Mr. Smith married Miss Laura Arnold, a daughter of W.W. and Margaret (Krusen) Arnold. Mr. Smith has held various official positions in the township. He is a member of Emporium Lodge, No. 382, F. & A.M.

PHILIP SMITH, farmer, P.O. Sterling Run, a son of Jacob and Eliza Smith, was born at what is now Sterling Bun, Cameron Co., Penn., January 20, 1827, and was reared and educated in his native township. He remained at home, working for his father when not in school until he was eighteen years of age, and then began to work for the neighboring farmers and in the lumber woods, which he continued until his marriage, when he bought an interest in his father's farm. He has been an active, energetic man, and is one of the prosperous farmers of Lumber township. Mr. Smith was married July 15, 1847, to Miss Eve Shafer, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Shafer, and they have a family of six children: Leonard, George L., A.H., Arnold D., Frank S. and Orlo O. Mr. Smith has served one term as jury commissioner of Cameron county, and is now commissioner of the Lumber and Wharton State road. He and his wife are members of the Messiah Church.

P. W. WHITING, lumberman, Sterling, was born in Connecticut, December 8, 1821, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Whiting, also natives of the Nutmeg State. When a child he went to New Hampshire, where he lived with a brother-in-law until he was twenty-one years old, working for him on a farm. In 1847 he came to Sterling and worked as a common laborer one year, and then became a member of the firm of Noyes & Co., lumbermen, and later bought a farm, which he has carried on in addition to attending to his other business, and has been successful in all his operations. He has been a prominent man; in 1862 was elected county commissioner, and served three years. December 15, 1850, Mr. Whiting married Miss Nancy Huff, a daughter of Edmund and Folly Huff, who settled in Cameron county in 1823. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting have six children: Lina (wife of Newton Brooks), Melvin, Milton, Elmer, Edward and Carrie.

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP.

D. BURLINGAME, farmer, P.O. Sizerville, was born in Keating township, McKean county, Penn., September 22, 1829, the second son in a family of five children of Isaac and Sophronia Burlingame, natives of New York State, who came to Pennsylvania in 1819. When fifteen years old he started in life on his own account, and worked for farmers until twenty-one, when he bought a piece of land in Hamlin township, McKean county, and began to clear it of timber, which he converted into lumber. He afterward sold this land and bought the homestead of the Hiram Sizer estate, where he now lives. He has been successful in his farming, and now owns one of the best houses in Portage, township. Mr. Burlingame was married January 24, 1855, to Miss Elvira Sizer, daughter of Hiram and Polly Sizer, natives of Massachusetts. They have a family of six children: Homer D., Verna E., Sidney S., Buell W., Rosa A. and F.E. Mr. Burlingame is a popular citizen of his township, and has held various official positions.

WILLIAM L. ENSIGN, farmer, P.O. Sizerville, was born in Erie county, N.Y., July 28, 1823, the only son in the family of nine children of William and Mary Ensign. He moved with the family to Potter county, Penn., in 1847, and bought a small farm in Portage township, which he has since carried on. Mr. Ensign was married May 2, 1854, to Miss Melissa. Lucore, of Emporium, and they have had a family of eight children, of whom Mary R. (wife of T.W. Titterington) and Fannie M. are deceased; those living are Cora A. (wife of W.H. Edwards), Datus W. (at home), Clara B. (wife of J.F. Wesley), Edgar S. (in Wisconsin), and Alva L. and Milo C., the youngest (both at home). March 22, 1884, Mr. and Mrs. Ensign adopted a daughter named Mary R. In politics Mr. Ensign is a Republican, and he was a delegate to the first county convention of that party held in Cameron county in 1860. He has always taken an active interest in the public affairs of the township, and has held various official positions.

M. P. JONES, merchant, Shippen, is a native of what is now Shippen,. Cameron Co., Penn., born January 1, 1852, a son of L.B. and E.E. Jones, natives of Vermont. He was reared and educated in his native township, remaining with his father until sixteen years old, when he began working in the lumber woods. He subsequently began working as hostler and taking charge of engines for the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Company. In August, 1885, he opened a general store in Shippen, which his wife has charge of, he continuing in the employ of the railroad company. Mr. Jones was married December 25, 1880, to Miss Elna Kaufman, a native of Copenhagen, Denmark, and they have three children: Elsie May, Eva E. and Stanley H. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, Mr. Jones is a Democrat.

LEMUEL LUCORE, JR., farmer, P.O. Sizerville, was born at Emporium, Penn., May 1, 1828, a son of Lemuel and Rebecca Lucore. He worked on the farm with his father until 1855, and then began working in the lumber districts of Cameron county. August 11, 1861, he enlisted in the service of the United States, in the First Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry. He was captured and confined in Libby Prison four months. August 12, 1864, he was discharged and returned home. Mr. Lucore was a delegate to the first county convention in Cameron county. He has held the office of justice of the peace since 1870, and in 1887 was elected a member of the board of county commissioners. December 10, 1865, he married Miss Nancy Ensign, daughter of' William and Mary Ensign, of Shippen township. They have three children: Mary B., born July 7, 1868, is the wife of William J. Frazer, of Sizerville, Penn.; Marcus F., born March 7, 1870, and Arthur M., born May 16, 1872. Mr. Lucore's father came to Cameron county in 1819, and settled on the present site of Emporium. He had a family of ten children: Sabra, born April 22, 1823; Wealthy A., July 4, 1824; Clara C., March 31, 1826; Lemuel, May 1, 1828; Allen, August 22, 1830; Melissa, December 5, 1832; Alva M., March 3, 1835; James B., August 23, 1837; Mary B., August 27, 1842; Ella R., May 5, 1846.

P. H. SHUMWAY, proprietor of the Sizerville Bottling Works, was born at Wellsboro, Tioga Co., Penn., December 6, 1854, a son of Joseph and Margaret Shumway, natives of Pennsylvania. He attended school until seventeen years of age, and then traveled extensively through the Western States, remaining until 1877, when he returned home and went to the Bradford oil fields, and was there employed until 1880, when he went to Olean, N.Y., and for several years engaged in bottling mineral water for the market. In 1887 he came to Cameron county, Penn., and leased the Sizerville Mineral Spring and opened his bottling works. Mr. Shumway was married November 8, 1881, to Miss Etta Bullemer, daughter of George and Mary Bullemer, of Buffalo, N.Y. They have two children: Florence M. and Earl P. Mr. Shumway is a member of Olean Lodge, No. 252, F. & A.M., and also of Olean Chapter, R.A.M., No. 150.

W. R. SIZER, merchant, Sizerville, is a native of what is now Cameron county, Penn., born in Sizerville January 26, 1855, a son of E.D. and Louisa Sizer. His paternal and maternal grandparents were natives of Massachusetts, and settled in Portage township, Cameron Co., Penn., in 1819. He was given good educational advantages, attending Alfred University, in Allegany county, N.Y., and graduating from Westbrook College, at Olean, N.Y. He was employed in his father's store until 1883, and was then given a partnership, which was continued until the spring of 1888, when his father retired from business, and W.R. has since conducted it alone. He built his present commodious store building in the spring of 1888, and now has one of the finest and best conducted mercantile establishments in the county. Mr. Sizer was married February 22, 1883, to Miss Bertha Earl, who was born at Emporium, August 14, 1863, a daughter of John and Annie Earl, her grandfather being the first white settler on the present site of Emporium. November 16, 1889, to Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Sizer was born their first child, Edward Day. Mr. Sizer is a member of Emporium Lodge, No. 382, F. & A.M., of Chapter, No. 227, R.A.M., and of Olean Commandery, St. John's, K.T., No. 24.

Source: Page(s) 952-975, History of Counties of McKean, Elk and Forest, Pennsylvania. Chicago, J.H. Beers & Co., 1890.
Transcribed February 2006 by Nathan Zipfel for the Cameron County Genealogy Project
Published 2006 by the Cameron County Pennsylvania Genealogy Project