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There is no more exalted feature in the history of any locality than that which relates to the individual — whether he has passed from off the stage of action a century ago, or whether we cross his path daily in the intercourse with our fellow-men. It is unfortunately true that while we may delight in the record of the lives of the former, and regret that there is not more known of what they were and what they accomplished in their day and generation, the almost cynical sneer comes as we glance over the meagre data which our fellow-citizens have gathered up to send down the paths of futurity as their legacy to the biography of the present. We wish it were otherwise, that just such a volume as the Publisher has in this instance essayed to give us would be as thoroughly appreciated as the descendants of those herein named will in the days to come. 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PREFATORY NOTE. As introductory to this volume, a brief resume of the history of the county iven, with other data nowhere else to be found, and that feature is peculiar his work. The genealogical information, meagre in some respects, will be of eding value to those in search of the records of their ancestry. And, although j objections may be made to the orthography of many surnames, yet we give as we find them in official documents. In conclusion, as most of the biographies were submitted to those interested, rs of fact or date ought not to fall upon the Publisher, whom we firmly jve has used his best endeavors to give his subscribers a perfectly reliable as as valuable book. W. H. E. In presenting the Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County to its I 'ons, the Publishers acknowledge, with gratitude, the encouragement and support r enterprise has received, and the willing assistance rendered in enabling them surmount the many unforeseen obstacles to be met with in the production of I'ork of such magnitude. To procure the material for its compilation, official >rds were carefully examined, newspaper files searched, manuscripts, letters and inoranda were sought, and a corps of competent solicitors visited every portion the county and secured information direct from the parties concerned. Great 3 was taken to have the sketches as free from error as possible, but we do not d ourselves responsible for mistakes, as we charge nothing for the insertion of r printed matter contained in the book. In the compilation of the biographies were ably assisted by William H. Egle, M. D., State Librarian of Pennsylvania, 1 who is the author of the introductory chapter headed " Historical Review of uphin County;" Rev. A. S. Dudley, D. D., of Cincinnati, Ohio; Harry I. iber, of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., and Miss R. H. Schively, of Chambers- rg, the latter being one of the most accomplished literary scholars of the mberland Valley. J. M. RUNK & CO. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page. Historical Review of Dauphin County, 1 The Scotch-Irish Immigration, 1 The Early German Settlers, 3 John Harris, Trader and Pioneer, 7 Early Assessment List: North End of Paxtang, 1750, 11 Narrows of Paxtang, 1751, 11 West Side of Paxtang, 175L, 11 South End of Paxtang, 1751, 11 Return of Paxtang, 1756, 12 Return of Paxtang, 1758, 13 Paxtang Continental Tax, 1779, 14 Return of Middletown, 1779, . . 15 Return, Upper Paxtang, 1779, 15 Return, Upper District, Wiconisco, 1770, 16 Return, Located Tracts, Wiconisco, 1779, 16 Return, West End of Deny, 1756, 16 Return, East Side Derry, 1758, ' . . . 19 Return, West Side Derry, 1758, 19 Return, Derry Township, 1769, 19 Return, Derry Township, 1770, 20 Return, Frederick Town, 1770, ■ . . 20 Return, East End of Hanover, 1750, 20 Return, East End of Hanover, 1756, 21 Return, West End of Hanover, 1756, 21 Hanover Assessment, 1769, 21 Hanover Assessment, 1782, 22 Leading Events to War for Independence, ■ 24 The Paxtang Boys' Affair, 28 The Hanover Resolutions of 1774, 32 Historic Resume, 1785-1896, 33 The " Buckshot War," 37 The County Centennial, 40 Origin of Dauphin County Names of Places, 42 TABLE OF CONSENTS. larly Settlers in the " Upper End :" How the Early Settlers Lived, 45 Settlement of Uniontown, 4g Settlement of Wiconisco, ^g Old Settlers of Lykens, 4g Tlie Early History of Gratz, 47 Early Families in the " Upper End," 48 The Lykens Valley Coal Development, 52 Andrew Lycans, 55 enealogical Notes, 53 )me Early Dauphin County Families: Family of the Founder of Harrisburg, 77 Allisons, of Deny, gg Balsbaugh Family, gg Baums, of Derry, g7 Brubaker and Meetch, gg Clark, of Clark's Valley, ■ • ■ . 93 Cochrans, of Paxtang, 04 Crawfords, of Hanover, gg Enders Family, gg Fahnestock Family, gg Fetterhoff Family, 40g Fox Family, of Derry, 4Qg Geddes, of Derry, _ 440 Geiger Family, -^^1 Harris Family, of Derry, 442 Hayes, of Derry, 444 Hershey Family, 445 Hoffman, of Lykens Valley, 41g Marcus Hulings and his Family, 118 Hummel Family, 424 Kelly, of Londonderry, 424 Landis Family, 428 LaRue Family, 428 Leebrick Family, 429 Lehman Family, • ._ 434 Lingle Family, 432 McClures, of Paxtang and Hanover, 433 Mitchell Family, 434 Nissley Family, ...... 135 Renick, of Paxtang, 438 Sawyer Family, 138 Shelly, of Shelby's Island, 1 39 Simpsons, of Paxtang, 142 Sloans, of Hanover, 142 Stewart, of Paxtang, 145 Stewarts, of Hanover, 14g TABLE OF CONTENTS. Uraholtz Family, Weise Family, of Lykens Valley, ........... \ \f q Wiggins Family, ■ • ' " 4J Youngs, of Hanover, - 151 Some Industries of Harrisburg: 152 Pennsylvania Steel Works, Chesapeake Nail Works, Central Iron Works, .■ 155 > -I p-p* Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works, ' ' ' i«« W. 0. Hickok Manufacturing Company, . .' JZ Lalance & Grosjean Manufacturing Company, ....... ' Vfi Harrisburg Manufacturing Company Paxton and Steelton Flouring Mills Company JJ? Woven Wire Mattress Company, ' * Lykens Valley Coal Trade, .' ' 159 Hummelstown Brownstone Company . . ' ' ]ll American Tube and Iron Company, [ ■' ' ]f! Paxton Furnaces, 60 Shoe Industries, 160 Biographical Sketches, . . 161 165-1196 I INDEX. Abereombie, Wyman E., 1051 Adams, Richard 492 Adams, Thomas, 538 Adams, William J., 487 Agnew, Samuel, M. D 361 Aims-worth, Samuel, 194 Albright, Mrs. Frances, 213 Aldinger, Frederick B., 617 Aldinger, John, 616 Aldinger, William C. 616 Alexander, Benjamin, 620 Alexandra, Thomas, 1100 Allemain, Henry 773, 816 Allemam, John Christian, 446 Alleman, John Sylvanus, . ..503, 446 Allenian, John, 446 Allemam, Michael, 816 Allemam, Michael R.. 1018 Alleman, Samuel, 446 Allen, George 523 Allen, Jonm M., 1143 Allen. William F 1146 Allison, Johm 85 Alricks, Hamilton, 426 Alricks, Hermanus 426 Alricks, James 196 Althouse, Reuben H., 636 A llwine, John H., 929 Allwine, Jomas 1 005 Allwine, Joseph, 1005 Altmaier. Peter A 585 Alvatrd, Jacob, 1180 Anderson, Rev. James, 260 Anderson, Samuel J., 325 App, Francis, 926 Armoir. William Crawford 1193 Armpriester. George W 538 Arnold. Calvin M., M. D 399 Arnte, Jacob 1130 Attick. Damiel J., 294 Attick, Damiel 1015 Attick, Jacob A 1014 Attick, Oliver 566 Auchmuty, Robert. M. D 354 Auchmuty, Robert 354 Auchmutv, Dr. Robert, 49 Aumgst. Johm 7S8 Awl. Francis Asbuiry 258 Awl, Jacob 174 Awl. Jacob Michael 214 Awl. John Wesley, 259 Ayres, Johm., 185 Ayres, Samuel, 171 Ayres, William, 171 Ayres, William, 17, 212 Babb, Charles H 1033 Bacaistow, Franklin P., 699 Bacaistow, John, 699 Bach, Henrv A., 615 Bach, Tillman 615 Bachmam, Samuel S 661 Backenstoe. Clayton H 665, 458 Ba.com. Daniel, 543 n-aW nr,n.-io« T, .Tr 460 Bailey, Charles Lukens 527 Bailey, Edward, 420 Bailey, Hamilton, 567 Bailey, Joseph, 527 Bailey, Gen. Joel 290 Baker, Charles H, 820 Baker, Charles P 1023 Baker, Frederick, 470 Baker, George W., D. D. S., . . . 393 Baker, George W., 470 Baker Henry S74 Baker, Henry J., 729 Baker, Jacob, 730 Baker, Jacob, Sr., 878 Baker. John J S62 Baker, John M., 929 Baker, Rev. Lei-oy Franklin, . . 280 Baker, Matthias, G 578 Baker, W. C, M. D., 376 Baker. W. C, M. D 671 Ball. Joseph 413, 407 Ball. William, 407 Balsbaugth, Christian Hervey, ..1152 Balsbaugh, George 86 Balsbaugh, George, 1035 Balsbaugh, Henry, 821 Balsbaugh. Hiram W., 681 Balsbaugh, John 821 Balsbaugh, John H., 681 Balsbaugh. Peter 87 Balsbaugh, Solomon 821 Balsbaugh. Uriah 691 Balsbaugh, Valentine S6 Bander, Augustus, 822 Bamnan, George, 577 Barber, Spencer F., 1004 Bare, Diller 678 Barnes, Jeremiah S 536 Rarnot. Johm J„ 1028 Barnett, John 186 Barringer. Jacob P 577 Basehoire, Benjamin, 699 Basehore. George 699 Baiskin. George B., 526 Raskin, Oliver P 1036 Baskin. William 526 Bamier, Frank J 1179 Baum. Daniel 87 Baum. Michael 770 Baum. Michael S. 77) Bav. J. G. Mc 535 Bayard, Edward 861 Bayard. Henry M 860 Bayard. James A 860 Baynrd. Joseph S 861 "Realoir. David, 11 04 Bealor, Max. ...... .' 1104 Beaird. Ammom W 769 Beard. Charles F 844 Beard. Robert 1089 BeaTd. Samuel 769 Beat.es. Edward K 772 Beatty, George, 205 Beatty. James 183 Beaver, John L 974 Beck, Julius Augustus 254 Beck, David, 497 Beck, David M., 497 Beck, Johm, 640 Becker, Henry, 531 Behm, Jacob, 681 Beimhower, Adam, 1035 Beinhower, J. S., 1036 Bell, David D 1149 Bell, George H., 645 Bell, John, 479 Bell, Thornton A., 579 Bell, Samuel M., 863, 877 Bell, William, 214 Bell, William, 852 Bell, William A S49 Bellman. Samuel 1140 Bender, Hamilton, 967 Bender, Jacob, 409 Bender, Jacob M., 409 Bender, William, 1083 Bent, Luther Stedmam 253 Bent. Winslow B 1028 Bentley, George Rolland, 549 Benton. Rev. Gilbert Liguori, . . 998 Bergner, George 447 Bergner, Charles Henry 447 Bergstresser, Alexander W., . . 484 Bergstresser, William J., .... 577 Bergner, George, 338 Bernheisel. Luther, 601 Bernheisel. Peter, 408 Bernheisel. Peter 40fi Berry. Robert, Best, Austin, . Best, Martin, . Bertram, Willi; Bicklev, John I . Bickley, Williai ' Bickley. Williar Bigelow, Lucius :■'< 521. 554 Bishler, Dr. H. C 915 Bitting. John 940 Bixler. Cornelius 741 Bixier, John 741 Black, Alfred T 329 Black. Andrew Krause, 249 Black, Homer 475 Black, John 655 Black, Rev. Samuel 260 Blair. William. M. D 388 Blamning, William 1191 Blessing, Absalom 693 Blessing, Frank D 693 Blough, Bertram F., 559 Biough, Oyrus ' 559 Blough, George 930 Blough. Wilson R., 559 Blust, Dr. .TosenhrJ^^ 313 Blyer. r._b6rrE., . 7T7 524 Blvler. Simon 903 Boas, Daniel D .89. 477 Boas, Frederick 207 Boas. Col. Frederick Kunse,. 236 Boas. Henry D., 482 Boas, ■ jaeob, .^-<^.. 20'i INDEX. •as. William Dick, 227 .diner, Edward, 818 (■shore, David H., 1145 • ' eshore, Thomas, 1 145 gner, Riley 8S5 11 Chas. S., 584y,, 5^3 11, John W., 564 liuii, Devi, 1149 uubaugh, Aaron; 226 .nibaugk, Abraham, 199 mberger, John Cauffnian, . . 239 ■ mberger, Jacob M., 597 mgardner, Jerome, 944 imgardner, John, 706 ml. S. Weidler, 772 nawitz, Jonathan, 907 ii.iwitz, Jonathan 740 ii.nvitz, W. E., M. D... .755, 740 ■ .ok. David N., 930 3 . oks, John, 764 : oks, Jonas, 764 ioser, Ephraim, 780 ioser, Henry, 642 ■ inser, Henry, 780 ■ oser, Henry, 1033 rland, John At, 773, 804 ■rland, William, 804 ' lowers, Abraham, 668 ivors, Charles E., M. D., . . . . 803 ■wore, Edwin 565 were, George Washington. .1059 were, Jacob. 1035 were. Martin H 384 wers, Moses K., M. D., .... 384 wman, Christian 592 wman. Christian 966 wman. Frank S 1055 wman. John 592 wman. John F 199 wman, John F 49 wman, John J 10K3 wman, John K 595 wman, Devi B 1055 . wman, Samuel 592 wman. Simon Sallade 1052 winnn. Sumner S 1186. 917 wman, William 966 wman, William H, 916 yd. Capt. Adam 183 yer. David A 11 55 y or. .Tosiah 1113 yer, .Ta cob 1 034 yer, Wesley 1130 aekenridge. Alfred 464 r.^kenridge. Dr. John 464 and! Abraham L 661 anrlt. f/evi 495 andt, R. F ROR er-keniiiaker. Abrnm K Rfifl eekenmaker. P. Dilik 569 enneman. Adam 532 enneman, Henry 532 ' "'enneman. Jacob D 591 pnneman. William H f>32 essler. John S 721 etz, Benjamin 48 ■ ice. Innis. M. D 352 islitbill. D-ivid W 1147 Brigntbill. Henderson P 680 '• iffhthill. Jacob A., 457 ightbill, Oscar K., 457 ightbill. Samuel 707"- ■iggs. John Hanna 236 inser. F. C 771 ■inser, Jonas C 772 •inser, Rev. S. H 762 rinser. Snbnion-^1 770 inser, Simon. . .TTV 771 "inton. Onjch 543 inton. F/arry A., 543 own, George D., A.M.. M.D., 938 own. G.me H 713 own. James Morrison. M.D., 373 •own, John. .-.^ /T>\-r 713 Brown, John, 168 Brown, Mercer, M. D., 361 Brown, Rev. William B., ... 373 Bro-win, Samuel S., 1150 Brown, William, 167 Brua, Peter 199 Brubaker, Charles J., 329 Brubaker, Daniel, 728 Brubaker, George M 1095 Brubaker. Henry, 329 Brubaker, Jacob, 329 Brubaker, Jacob, 91 Brubaker, John, S8 Brubaker, John R., 728 Brubaker, Jonathan, 728 Brubaker, Joseph, S8 Brubaker, Seth, 662 Buck, Elias B., 703 Buck, Solomon J., 1144 Buck, Solomon C, 1146 Bucher, John Conrad, 217 Bucher, John Jacob, 191 Budd, William, 1189 Budd, Capt. Richaird 1185, 917 Buehler, George, 202 Buehler, Henry, 202 Buehler, Jacob 570 Buehler, Martin H, 556 Buehler, William, 231 Buffington, Benjamin, 48 Buffington, Cyrus F., 905 Buffington, Daniel, 897 Buffington, Henry Edwin,. 1158, 899 Buffington, Isaiah T.....1106, 1097 Buffington, Solomon, 1106 Buffington, William, 906 Buggy, Michael 1186 Buggy, John P., 1186 Buntz, Rev. Stephen, 916 Burd, James, 173 Burke, Michael 218 •• Burkholder, Jacob, 632 Burkholder, Josiah, 698 Burkholder, Michael K., 693 Burkholder, William, 631 Burkhoder, William, Jr., 632 Buser, H. Wells, 328 Buser, Ira, 822 Buser, Jacob, 328 Buser, John K., 821 Busot, Milton, 822 Buser, Otis S., 822 Buser, Otis S 497 Butler, James, 562 Butler, William H, . . . : 644 Buttorff, Jonathan 649 Buttorff, Harvey Y. 649 Calder, A. Russell, 995 Calder, Col. Howard L.,.512y„. 459 Calder, James, 266 Calder, William, 125, 245 Calder, William, 208 Calder, William James, 514 Caley, William E 705 Oaley, Winfield S., 705 Cameron, Col. James, 225 Cameron, James Donald 417 Cameron, John 217 Cameron, Gen. Simon 611, 219 Cameron, William Brua, 430 Campbell, Harry Huse, 995 Carlile, Alexander W., 548 Oarmany, Charles Augustus,. . 823 Carter, William Justin, 461 Cassel, August, 1155 Cassel, Chretian, 1153 Cassel, David 1151 Cassel, David B., 671 Cassel, Elias 1143 Cassel, John B 1149 Cassel, John W 930 Cassel, Joseph, 787 Cassel, Martin S 930 Cassel, Michael H., 788 Cassel, William, ' 708 Cassel, Uriah, 931 Catrell, William, '. 206 Caum, Edward L., 502 Caveny, Reuben, 320 Caveny, Samuel Bradv, 320 Challis, Jones J., SS3 Chandler. George P., 509 Ohamberlin, James 1 443 Chandler, Jonathan 536 Chandler, William G., 536 Chester, Thomas Morris 256 Christman, Chas. D., M. D., . . .1173 Ohubb, Henry, 726 Chubb, Samuel H., 726 Clark, James, 500 Clark, J. Nelson, M. D...557, 397 Clark, William, 93 Clark, William, 93 Clay, Daniel W., 950 Clemens, Peter H., 626 Clemens, Reuben, 952 Clemson, Amos, 511 Clemson, Lloyd Colder 511 Clemson, L. W., 866 Clokey. Joseph 139 Clyde, John Joseph 337 Coble, Abraham B., 686 Coble, Amos G., 659 Coble, Aaron C, M. D 847, 719 Coble, Andrew '. 775 Coble, Isaac H., 822 Coble, Jacob, 822 Cochran, George, 95 Cochran, John, 94 Cochran, John 95 Cochran, William 205 Cocklin, Dr. C. C, 389 Cocklin, E. H, 389 Cocklin. Jacob 389 Coder. John G 411 Coder, Simon, 411 Oof rod, William R., 878 Coleman, Charles, 898 Coleman. John C 897 Compton, Samuel R., 582 Oonnely, James, 772 Conrad, Jacob, 870 Cook, I. Elmer, M. D., 371 Cook, Thomas E 371 Cooper, Adam 49 Cooper, Adam 1117 Cooper, Alford L., 628 Cooper. William, 1117 Coover, Eli H., M. D 395. 365 Coover, Frederick Welty 379 Coover, Dr. H. Ross 386 Coover, Joseph Henry, M. D.,. 368 Coover, Jacob 365 Corbett. Joseph F 875 Cornman, Wilson S., 611, 610 Cordes, Henry 1078, 737 Cotterel, John W 405 rottercl, John 4Q5 Couffer, Samuel 827, 978 Cowden, Frederick H., 541 Cowden. James, 178 Oowden. Col. James 542 Cowden, John Wallace 238 Cowden. Matthew 542 Cowden, Matthew B 503. 327 Oowden. William Kerr, 246 Cox. John Bowers, 239 Cox. Col. Cornelius, 185 Cox, D. W., 480 Cox, John 185 Craig, L. P., 855 Crain. Richard Moore, 203 Crane. Irvin J., 499 Crawford, James, 97 Crawford. Robert 96 Cratzer. Frank B 732 Crist, Dr. Josiah B., 691 Crouch, Edward, 193 Crouch, James, . 174 Cryder, Moses G 7bb Crook, Gabriel, gl7 Crook, William, . . . . . 317 Crook, Capt. William H., 317 Croll. Ahuer, oil Croll, Edward oil Croll, George L., oil Croll, John oil Croll, William A., 811 Oram, Alfred, 9b < Cram, Amos, 781 Crum, Daniel, 1146 Crum, David 1144 Crum, Edward L 502 Cram, Edward M., 782 Crum, Sarah Jane, <9S Outchall, Richard, . . . -. obi Gulp, John F„ M. D., . 978 Gambler. J. H., 719, 730 Curry, John B., 6(5 Cumbler, William, iffenderfer. Jonah G 992 Dill, Irvin W., 567 Dill, Harry A., 585 Dimler. Philip, 1004 -u Ditty, Henry 732 r,">ittv, Joseph Franklin 1057 jfiitty, Joshua, 732 .-J>ock, George 364 iVek. WilHam, 422 r%rnbeim, Prof. Henry G 1096 D^ornheim, Rudolph H 1096 Djfegfhlerty, John W 993 1 Jiougherty, Dennis, . . -<"J XI Erb, Peter, 739 Erb, Will C, 690 Ernest, Daniel, 1109 Ernest, George, 1109 Eshlemam, Abraham, 815 Eshenaur, H. G„ 985 Eshenower, Jacob J., -^ .1037 Eshlemam, John, 773. 815 Espenshade, Christian, 988 Espy, William, 1002 Etter, Abram Land-is, 799 Btter, Benjamin F., 218 Etter, Calvin 633 Etter, Rev. David, 713 Etter, David K., 69S Etter, Henry H., 633 Etzweiler, Daniel, 49 Etzweiler, Daniel 760 Etzweiler, George 1139 Etzweiler, Jacob F 760 Etzweiler, Jerome, 1069 Etzweiler. John D 1069 Etzweiler, Michael, 760 Etzweiler. Samuel 1139 Etzweiler, William H, 760 Evans, Daniel W 1189 Ewing, Rev. James, 332 Fackler. Adam. 1150 Fackler. Ezra 653 Fager Charles Buffiiigton.M.D., 370 Fager, Christian M., M. D 403 Fager, John 194 Fager, John Jacob, ... , 194 Fager, John Henry 194 Fager. John Henry, M. D 356 Fager. John H, M. D 379 Fahnestock, Adam K 105 Fahnestock, Conrad 10^ Fahnestock, Dredrick 99 Fahnestock. Obert 102 Fahnestock. W. E 600 En.nsler. Milton A 928 - ■ Hot; 657 Winer, .. Elder, Matthew B "Elder, Robert, 182 Elder, Robert, 169 Elder, Robert HIS Elder. Thomas 191 Ellenherger. J. Wesley M. D., . 381 Ellmaker, Frank 516 Enders. Amos E 642 Enders, Philip Christian, 98 Enders. Cornelius, 759 Enele, Daniel 823 Enders, Charles W., 1114 Enders, Edward A 525 Enders, George W. D 737, 735 Enders, George W„ 742 Enters, Henry 751 Enders. Isaac F., 748 Enders. I. T., 636 Enders. John, 1131 Enders, John J43 Enders, John Conrad 743 Enders. L. J.. M. D., 11.82, 1007 Enders. Philip. 735 Enders, Philip C 734 Enders. Samuel 7F >" Etanjey, George W.. Jr 1032 Ensino-er. F. W 584 Ensininger. John T.: 489 Ensminger. Philip 489 Ensinger, Samuel D 584 Enterline. Solomon H 919 Epler. John 767 Epler. Jacob R 767 Enler. Peter 767 Eppley, Daniel 238 Erb, John, 823 Feidt. Jiavni «... Feidt, George, Feidt. Simon Feidt, George Feltv. John S Felty, John S Felty, John Solomon Felty, John Solomon Jr... .71 Feltv, Luther D Felty. Philin D... Fencil. Nathaniel S '• -lCw8 Ferree, George Washington,. .. 8«« Ferree. Frank P "»» Eerriday. A. Keener ■ ■ ■ ■ ™1 Fertig, Elias 861, 863 Fertig. John K 879 Fertig. John O %™' Fetterhoff. Glnren.ee J&rf Fetterhoff. Frederick log Fetterhoff. Philip 753 Fetterhoff. William . 879 FiiUdbv. Gov. William .53. 19r, Fink. Henry 827. Wl( Finney. Isaac S 256 Fish. Benjamin. ..... . . . ■ ■• ■ • 4,il Fisher, Charles Frederick Wm. 999 - Fisher, Emory A., 579 Fisher, George ■ ' ;J4 Fisher. Henry 5< •* Fishw. John G g_4 Fisher, John L *£g Fisher, Wesley, . . J gj™ Fisher: W«iam, ./ 823 Fisher, W!.Jraffi7--i— •'«1L sher, William H., 520 tting, John, 748 ttiug, William H 748 itzgerald, James R., 587 itzgerald, Samuel W., 587 itzpatrick, W. Righter 549 leming, David, 107, 428 leming, David Jr., 551 lemiug, George R., 448 lemiug, James, 232 lr.'tcher, Joseph A., 082 leming, Samuel 18S leming, Samuel W., 573 [leming, Robert, 187 leming, Robert Jackson 227 lowers, George L., 685 lowers, Thomas, 1000 ochit, John, 784 'oerster, George, 641 oltz, Christian M., 663 'oltz, John B., 402 oltz, J. E., 663 'oltz, John E., 766 'oltz, J. H., 775 [oltz, William, . : 402 Forney, Charles M 404 Journey, Christian Harvey,. .. . 572 'orney, Rev. Christian Henry,. 277 'orney, Clayton C, 572 ' 'orney, Henry J., 323. 537 forney, John, 1118 forney, Jacob H., 1091 . 'orney, J. C, 287. 572 'orney, Wien, 341, 343 forney, John Wilson 572 forSter, John 203 F ouster, John Montgomery,... 213 'orster, Thomas, . 189 fortenbaughi Abraham, 731 fortenbaugh, Andrew, 731 fortenbaugh, Peter, 731 fortmey, Sylvester T., 641 f osnaught, John R 501 fox, John, 106 Vox, John 204 fox, John E., 467. 457 fox, John, E . J.09 if ox, Milton, .... 942 Fox, Thom°.-.. «.. M. D 674 For-; Tfilliam L., 787 » ' Sf William R., 692 .g> & - y, Jacob A., 555 h •f'.e, Lemuel Oliver 471 Fraim, Benjamin, 653 Fr'aim, Henry S 653 Fraim, Jeremiah S 653 Fraley, Henry, 586 Frank, Andrew P., 753 Frank, Charles 571 Frank, David, 749 Frank, George W., 749 Frai.k, James 964 Frank, John mo Frank, Henry, 1063 Frank, William D. 1110 Frantz, Henry, S58 Frantz. Michael A., 1038 Freek, Mathias, 48 Freck, Newton C 1054 Free, John W., 939 Freeland, George W. P., 1093 Fritchey, John A., M. D., 382 Fritcbey. John F., 382 Froehlich, John, 603 Funk, David S.. M. D 377, 379 Funk, Michael, 379 r waistwhite. Joseph 1142 Gallagher, Michael 1031 Gardner, Adam Henry, 991 Garman., Charles R .,. . 946 1 Garman, George B... . ,. .//'... 946 iGarmaD, Isaae^-^ . .-*.... /. ... 868 INDEX. Gannain, John, 967 Garman, Jonas, 1165 Garman, Peter, 1165 Garverick, James W 987 Garner, Abraham, 472 Garner, John E 472 Garver, Christian, , 776 Garver, C. L., 776 Garver, Joseph L., 776 Gasfcrock, Barnhard 1154 Gastrock, Barthol, 597 Gastrock, William, 600 Gastrock, William M., \ 597 Cause, Lewis H., 246 Gayman, Jacob, ,\\ 849 Gayman, John P ' §49 Geary, Gov. John White. . . .'53 241 Geary, Richard, 241 Geddes, James, \\ xio Geddes, Robert, ' " hq Geddes, William, .[ no Geiger, Bernard m Geiger, Christian, .' 869 Geisel, Henry 549 Geiger, Joseph, m Geety, William Wallace, . ..'. 254 Gerberick. Andrew T., 871 Gerdes, Henry, ' 1017 Gerhiard, Rev. Isaac, . . . 739 Gerhard, Jerome Z 372 Gerberich, Daniel, ' 707 Gerlack, Frank G. 654 Gerlack, John M., 688 German, Emanuel S., 327 German, John W., 327 Gernert, Henry, 706 Gernert, John, 706 George, William J 971, 34s Geyer, Michael, ' 776 Gilbert, Rev. David McC, . . 275 Gilbert, Frederick R 1090, 755 Gilbert, Isaac, 732 Gilbert, Jacob, 733 Gilbert, Samuel E., 1091 Gilmore, James A., .... ..." 531 Gilmore. -T^h.„., 531 ^ii.^rich, Cyrus 682 Gingrich, Edwin G., 685 Gingrich, Jacob, 777 Gipe, Jeremiah E., 704 Gipe, Jeremiah E., \ 704 Gipe, Peter, 704 Gise, Joseph D., .[ 8S6 Gist, John L., gsi Gish, John R., [ ,,[ gsi Goldsmith, Joseph, 492 Gorgas, George A .' .405 Gorgas, Hon. William R 375 Gorgas, William L 419 Gorgas, Solomon R., M. D., . 375 Good, Christian, Jr., 824 Good, Christian, Sr 824 Good, Jacob 993 Good, George 642 Good, John, 957 Good, Martin, \ 824 Goodman, Benedict 551 Goodman. Simon 551 Gough, Henry W., 493 Gould. George W 643 Goss, Jacob, 656 Goss, Jacob, Jr., 657 Goss, Martin 786 Gross, Abraham 206 Gross, Daniel Wiestling 401 Gross Edward Z '. 401 Gross, Joshua W 571 Grove, George H., 411 Grove, John 942 Grove, John Z 411 Grove, Samuel 785 Glover, John W 600 Graber, Leon K., M. D 385 Graham, Robert 591 Graupner, Robert H, 609 Graydon, Mrs. Rachel, '. 167 Graydon, William igs Greenawalt, Charles F., . . . " 944 Greenawalt, Jacob ' 300 Greenawalt, Jeremiah K 312 Greenawalt, Jacob, 310 Greenawalt, John Philip, . . " ' 300 Greenawalt, Philip B., . . . 880 Greenawalt Philip Lorentz, . '. 300 Greenawalt,Maj. Theo. D., 71, 300 Gregory, Gen. Edgar M 474 Gregory, Frank H., 474 Green, Innis, ' 201 Green, Timothy, 177 Green, Robert, 177 Gross, Henry S., \ ^021 Grove, John W 1039 Grubb, Benjamin, . 663 Grubb, Joseph G., 664 Gruber, Peter, Jr., ' 658 Gruber, Peter, sr ] 658 Grubb, Henry A., 891 Grunden, Martin H., ." .1039 Haas, James A 390 age, Homner, 224 Haiin, George W., 1190 Hain, George, .'.'.'.'.' 459 Ham, Joseph 730 Hain, William M., \ 459 Bain, Samuel, 729 Haldeman, Donald C, .....' \ '. 462 Haldeman, Jacob, 172 Haldeman, Jacob M., 172 Haldeman, John, '. 172 Hall, Louis William, 435 Hall, Samuel S 322 Hamilton. Adam Boyd... 935. 335 Hamlin, Benjamin B., Jr., .... 402 Hamlin, Rev. Benjamin, 402 Hamilton, Hugh 17, 207 Hamilton, John S., ........'. 410 Hamilton. Jofcoi,. .' 184 "Clinton, Thomas Allen 239 Hamilton, Thomas H, 415 Hammelbaugh, D. Daniel, . . ' 472 Hammelbaugh, Philip 472 Hammond, John Wesley, M.D., 362 Hammond. William B., .' 466 Hanua, Edward C, .1180 Hanna, Gen. John, 84 Hanna, Gen. John Andre 189 Hanshue, Elmer E 1005 Hanshue, David 933 Hanshue, Jeremiah, 1006 H'amshaw, Charles E [ 483 Hanshaw, Henry 532 Hanshue, John P., 932 Hargest, Jefferson S 960 Hargest John James 960 Hargest. Thomas S., . . 440^, 440 Harper. Cornelius, ". 724 Harris, David, 81 Harris, David, 82 Harris, Esther 78 Harris, Elizabeth .' 78 Harris, George Washington, . . 83 Harris, James, of Derry 114 Harris, John 24.77 Harris. James, of Derry il4 Harris. John, . . . _ 79 Harvie, John C, 560 Hartman, Henry .1119 Hartman. Paul A, M. D... . . . 374 Harris, Robert, of Derry, .... 113 Harris, Robert 17, 19a Harris, Robert, .' 85 Harris, Samuel H, 63% Harris, Samuel, . 83 Harris, William Augustus, ... 8,9 Harris, William Augustus.... J97 Harris, William, of Derry. . .. Lot, Harris, George Washington, . . 21$ 11 MacQueen, James M., 412 MaJer, Daniel E., 959 Maeyer, David, 5g2 Maginnis, James 423 Moloney, Thomas Francis, . . . 259 Manning-, Charles J., M. D.,.. 388 Marcet, Mrs. Dr. Alexander, . . 172 Mark, Adam Ellenberger, . . . . . 1086 Marks, Herman, 596 Markley, George B., 367 Markley, George H., M. D., . . 367 Marsh, Fred. H 554 Marshall, John L., 581 Marshall, John S 581 Martin, Jeremiah, 789 Martin, Joseph E., 778 Marzolf, George 948 Mather, Edmund, 533 Matheson, George, 833 Mathias, John, 768 Mathias, Peter, ' 768 Matter, Balthaser, ' 903 Matter, Daniel D., '. .1122 Matter, Michael, 1122 Mattis, Aaron, \ 727 Mattis, Ab'raham, .... 727 Mattis, Charles T., 1112 Mattis, Isaac, 1112 Matzinger, Frank H., " ' 969 Mauk, Charles H., 341 65' Mia.uk, Samuel T 995 Maulfair, Dr. Harvey E., . . . . 933 Maurer. Daniel, 318 Maurer, Daniel C., " 318 May, John K., ' 633 McAlaraey, M. Wilson..'.' 179, 347 McAlister, James 387 McAlister J B M. D.,.. 539, 387 McCaleb, John D., 519 McCaleb, William B \ 518 MeCammon, James .' 353 McCammon. John, . . . ooi McCaa-rell S. J. M 1133, 439 McCarty, Jesse 884 McClintock, Charles W., . v 519 McClintock, Dr. Joseph H., . . . 512 McClure, Charles B., M. D., . . 902 McClure, Jonathan, 421 McClure, Richard, " " 133 McConkey, Charles B., . . 460 McConkey, Elbridge 460 MeCord, Joseph, 933 Mc-Cormdck, Henry, ... . . . . . 254 McCorm'ick, James 224 McCormick, James 255 McCready, Duncar 352 McCreary, Elijah, 812 McCreary, Johu, 812 McCreath, Andrew S., 259 McCreery. George J 602 McDaniel. Dr. Henry M.,. . . 833 McEntee, Peier J 1021 McEntee, Thomas T., 994 McPadden, John E., 654 McFadden, Thomas F. ....... 654 MeFadden. William C.,.. "' 500 McFarland, Cfeorge G '. 591 McGamn, Capt. Jot*. IC, 755 749 McGann, Edward ' 749 JTcGinnes, Lemuel E... . ' c;S1 VcGowan, Hiram, M. D., ' ' 372^ McGovern, Rev. T.,D. D., 269 96S Mellhenny, Samuel, . ' 947 M ?Kee, Edward G. . 581 M-Kee, Harry D "' 872- MjcKee, James T., . . . . 531 "UcKelvey, Jacob J.-,. . . \ \ \ \ \ \ 412 XcKelvy, Jacob, \\\ 412 IcKillips, Alexander, ......[ 573 ,'cKinney, Mordecai, 423 T eLaughlin, Alexander. .. 1135 i,?Laughlin, James T. W 538 i-Linn, Ezra 619 ifclimn, Thomas, 619 cNair. Alvin 834 INDEX. McNamara, Michael, 1190 McPherson, John Bayard, .... 441 Meals, Ezra S., M. D 374 Meals, Samuel, 374 Meals, Theodore S 646 Meashey, Peter, 70S Meek, Charles S., 574 Meckley, Jacob, 964 Meckley, Samuel Joseph 946 Meetch, John, 91 Meily, George W 571 Melick, John P., 521, 329 Meliek, Rev. J. A., 329 Melick, Rev. Justus A., 266 Mellin, Dustin Fletcher, 729 Mellin, Ezra, 729 Mellin, John, 729 Messersmith, Edward, 1123 Messner, Jacob, 1122 Meltzger, Adam. 701, 763 Metzger, David, 763 Metzger, Henry 763 Metzger, Jacob, 763 Meyer, Robert L., 610 Meyers, Benjamin, 867 Meyers, Hon. B. F 179, 344 Meyers, John, Jr 1045 Meyers, William K., . .". 460 Middleton, Wm. John, M. D., . . 985 Middleton, Willliam, 330 Middleton, William H., 330 Milleisen, G. Frank, 482 Millhouse, Augustus S., 1019 Miller, Aaron, 747 Miller, Abraham C, 578 Miller, Charles A 935, 326 Miller, Charle R., M. D 1045 Miller, Clayton C, M. D.,.719, 718 Miller, Daniel, 1103 Miller, Daniel Newton, 1087 Miller, David R., 410 Miller, David, Sr., 945 Miller, D. W 1022 Miller, Edmund J., 653 Miller, Francis X., 326 Miller, Hon. Jesse, 430 Miller, Isaac 914 Miller, Jacob, 410 Miller, Jacob F., 1141 Miller, James li04 Miller, James, 744 Miller, John, 793 Miller, John, \ 747 Miller, John C, ' 902 Miller, John E 768 Miller, John, . 1104 Miller, John Edmund . . . 500 Miller, John Patterson, 852 Miller, Jonathan, 922 Miller, Joseph, ....'. 744 Miller, Michael, 747 Miller, Michael H., " ' 753 Miller, Major J. Frank, ' 914 Miller, Nathaniel, 1103, 827 Miller, Peter, 718 Miller. Samuel, ' ' ' .XVTX Miller, Samuel A...... ' 793 Miller, William H., .' ' 943 Miller, Samuel B., 71s Miller. William Henry, ... 430 Jffiiler. William F., 634 Milliken, Thomas, 848 MilnoT, George W 599 Minniek, Michael E., . 969 Minsker, Moses, .' .' 885 Mish, George, S00 Mish, George F., M. D., ..' 791, 800 Missemer, J. R., 976 Mitchell, Andrew ] 187 Mitchell, Andrew Dinsmore. .." 262 Mitchell, Ehrman B., ...... .444 Mitchell, Joseph, '.'.'.'.' 134 Mitchell, William \ 443 Moeslein, Edward, 5*5 Monroe. O. "R. . 1A30 XV Montgomery, Joseph 17R Montgomery, Mrs. Rachel 189 Moody, Washington, ' "' qrT Moody, William H.. qVc Moore, Austin A., . '. %?£ Moore, James A. . . £V? Moore. W. Brooke, ..." 2ft Moorehead, Gen. James K.',' ' ' 930 Moorehouse, George H., ' £nq Morris, Milton K.T . . . ' '--' qqq Morrow, John C, . oVq Mossop Isaac, ......' i.'!" "1173 Mountz. Adam \\' A % Mountz, Leonard, . . 1 ?IS Mowry, Charles 3.04 Mowry, Morgan A '. ro5 Moyer, Benjamin F., . 790 Moyer. Elkanah D. . . . 104S Moyer, John, . ^S Moyer, John H., . r,q Moyer, Rudolph, . . .' ,?$| Moyer Rev. C. C i"4 Muench. Isaac S., . . . X hS Muench, Rev.Charles Edward 50 Muench Robert L aid ' J2 Muller, John George, . ?71 - Mumma, Christian. . 909 Mumma, Christ Nissley. '. '. " ' ' mil Mumma, Edward L, 009 Mumma. Ellis Lewis, .'."179 3^0 Mumma, Hon. David, . . 433 Mumma, Isaac. . . SoS Mumma, Isaiah .' i?35 Mumma, John, . . 1 1 17 Mumma, Joseph J.. . £i 7 Mumma, Martin N., Q39 Murray, James '17J Murray, John kkn Murray, John ?rq Murray, John. ... f!2 Murray. Lindlev, ... I01 Murray. Patrick iSfi Murray. Samuel ' fiOfi Musser, Andrew J.. ' §?q Musser. Frauk B Musser, John S., . . Myers. Charles, .... Myers, J. R., Nace, Enoch. . . n, Nace. Henrv. .. 794 Nace, John E., . 7J7 Nace, William Benjamin',';.".: 717 Nagle, Christian M., . . hkn Nagle, Emanuel, .... k£> Nagle, John H., .... 545 Nauss, Christian " ' Kor, Naylor, Dr. Wilson E.,. .'.'.' ' ' ' 1124 JNead. Benjamin 44] Aead. Benj. Matthias, . . 575'. 441 Neagley, Jacob 950 Neagley, John ' ~k n Neely. J. M .'.'.'.'.'.' 620 Nell. Levi H 1046 Nelson, Arthur F .'^» Neron, D. W '. . .'.'.'. .'V Newbecker. John J.. . .'.'.'l'(J Newcomer. Samuel S., . . Newhard, Irvin C Newhard. James D Ney, Joel '. '. 855 Nicholas, Jacob M., 400 Nicholas. John B., 400 Nissley, Christian, .'_ 660 Nissley, Frank 1046 Nissley. Harmon L., 447 Nissley. Isaac L., 970 Nissley, Isaac O ^791, 799 Nisley, Jacob .1017 Nissley. Jacob 778 Nissley, Jacob, ...'. 135 JNissky, Jacffb 443 Nisslpy, J-irirj C ' 449 448 Nissley. John H.. ~. tri ssley, John J 669 ssley, John L 669 ssley, Joseph, tJE° . ssley, Martin F b'g ssley, Martin a, 9b9 ssley, Samuel B., *±< sley, Samuel, . lOlf Met, Newton E., • • • • ■ && rris. Alex. Wilson, . . 49«4 fb2 m^niaeher, Ambrose W.,... tfers, Jacob M., M. D., SOS . 779 . 779 . 955 . 469 . 997 . 835 .1047 976 •eters, Simon C ly*' r\ters, Thomas Sawyer, .... 4bW Pfineger, Bev. O. E 11-4 ?f or.tz, Dr. George I., 40b >fou.z, William C, 400 >fuM, Bev. John George, 2itcaini, Hugh, M. D., 60$ nambe.-k, J. H. W.,. ... - • • ■ • -1078 'lunket, William H., M. D.. . . 352 Poffenberger, Albert T.,. §63, 851 Poffenberger, Leonard, . . 8o0, bbd Poffenberger. T.M.L., D.D.S., 394 Poole, Washington I • • - 5»0 Porter. Gov. David B., . . 53, 210 Porter, George W., M. D., ... 3bb Potter, Ira G, 494 Potteiger. Jacob, °o.i Potter, Levi 494 Pro well. Dr. William B., 1047 Pugh, A. Judson 543 Pugh, William v. 543 Quickel, Henry F., 599 INDEX. Bahe, Henry J., 506 Bahter. Chas. A., M. D., . 377, 369 Bahter, Christian, 369 Baker, Dr. William, 923 Bambler, Henry B., 386 Bambler, Leonard C 808 Bambler, Michael Backenstoe, 807 Bambler, Bobert A., M. D., 386 Bamsey. Thomas, 206 Bapp, W. H 934 Bauch, Bernard, '12 Bauch, James M., 1150 Bauch, John N 1140 Ranch. Samuel J., 1154 Eawn, Charles C, 940 Rawn, Charles Coatesworth, . .. 427 Raysor, John, 955 Read, Capt. Adam, 169 Ream. Abraham, 970 Redmond, Andrew 56_i_ Redmond, Thomas H, 56 < Reed, Dr. J. J., . . , 923 Reed, Elijah, '■ '95 Reed, George Engard, 6^2 Reed, George W., 620 Beed, John B., 101o Beed, Philip, 623 Beed, Beuben S., 506 Beed, Bobert, i 50b Beed, Bobert L <9o Beed, Samuel B., 620 Beed, WiUiam H, 687 Beel, Samuel 560 Behrer, Henry L., »db Behrer, Thomas Jefferson, .... 219 Beichert, David J., 946 Beichert, Henry 973 Beider, Abraham H., . . 791, 80o Beider, Jacob S., £5 Eeiff. Jacob L ''9 Beigle, Andrew 48 Beily, Capt. John "04 Beily, George Wolf, M. D.,. . .. 3b' Belly, John - ■ • • 18° Reily, John A., 701, 303 Reilv, John W 521, 938 Reily, Luther, M. D., ^55 Beimert, Hiram, ' J| Beinick, Thomas 1"° Benninger, Martin 3.L> Rettinger. Charles 1191 Bewalt. Dr. J. W., 835 Eexroth, G. William, : 562 Beynders. J. V. W., 994 Rhoads, Daniel, g4 1 Rhoads, James M oil Richardson, John T., 065 Ricker, George T 1049 Ricker, Uriah '9o Rickert, Hartman, *J Riokert. John 10»- Bider, John, °S-. Eider, Michael, '£« Biegel, Jacob, jbUd Biegel, Samuel, IbUd Biegle, Benjamin, 10'* Biegle. Harrison J* Rife, .T. N ' 'g Rine'ard. Samuel W., 949 Ringlan'd, Dr. John, LlX-eSS' Ringland, John. . . .^^srr. . Eose, William John olg Boss, Harry C, 603 Boshoe, John William 591 Boss, Joseph, . . . 2bd Boss, Bobert James 2dl Boumf'ort, Augustus L 644 Boumfort, Charles E., 644 Bow, Jacob l°° Bow, Jonas, nnev, Frank 1020 •Tio-uas, Harry H., 517 "nomas, Herbert 515 nomas, James M., 518 romas, Joseph L 651 tunas, Martin, 177 imas, Percy, 515 .me. Charles V. M., M. D., 712 impson, Alex. F., . .1160. 1115 -npson, James Baxter, 593, 303 -;ey, Samuel, 400 ■ley. Thomas A., 400 J-Vhr, 228 T ohn, 84 ^s A 534 " 1563 ... 952 940 463 584 463 5S4 764 841 973 842 D 1095 I. D SOS 670 913 id, 844 L., 634 844 R., M. D., 845, 844 nuel, 890 mt, 149 J., 798 J 700 uel, 570 omon, 570 aip, William L 641 jrn, William 417 V I r, George P., 1050 A' ; ighn, H. Patrick 581 Verbeke, James C, M. D., . . . . 354 Verbeke, Marion 656 Verbeke, William K 317 Vollmer, Charles T 495 Vollmer, Harry A., 495 Wagner, Frederick R 843 Wagner, George, 937 AVagner, George W 724 Wagner, Henry 937 Wagner, John, S43 Wagner, John R 842 Wagner, Serell, 944 Walborn, Levi, 1060 Walkemeyer, Henry, 649 Walkemeyer, Frederick R., . . . 650 Walker, James, 1015 Walker, James Rutherford,. ..1015 Wall, Richard J., 672 Wallace, John J., 1170 Wallace, Joseph, 208 Wallace, Robert, 507 Wallace, Samuel T., 1171 Wallace, Thomas L 507 Wallace, William L 1171 Wallace, William, ■ 193 Wallis, Frank J 484 Wallis, Joseph, 620 Wallis, Robert 618 Wallis, William 619 Walter, Charles P 330 Walmer, George W 7S3 Walmer, George, 568 Walmer, Henry G 671 Walmer. John, 568 Walmer. Noah A., 568 Walter, Henry, 330 Walter, Henry B., M. D., 377, 384 Walter, John S 963 Walter William 384 Walton, Allen, 669 Walton, Allen K 690 Walton. Robert J., 672 Waltz, Daniel 947 Waltz, Benjamin, 952 Watson. Jackson 484 Waugh, Beverly Roberts 248 Weast, George B 556 Weaver, Adam G., 1076 AVeaver. David B , 926 Weaver, Joseph, 870 Weaver, John S 646 -^~. , 1075 -n-pbeiv vv miam. ■.'.'.'."' 046 Webner, Aaron, ....'.) 1130 AVeise. Adam 149 Welker, Joshua, 869 —SVeils. James B., 502 AVendel. Rev. Jacob Hugo R., . 2S4 Wemrieh, Francis, 1051 AVenriek, Francis, 200 Wenriek, Peter, 200 Werner, Jacob, 710 Wes'tf all, John C, 927 Whiteside, George A 565 Whiteside, John E., 565 AVhiteside. John Elton 519 Whitley, Capt. Michael, 175 Whitman, Bartholomew, .... 753 Whitman, John, ; 754 Whitman, William, 753 Whitnier, Abraham U 842 Whitmover. Simon 508 Whitney, Everett E., 1024 AA'hitney, James B., 1156 AA r ickersham, Frank B 977 Wier, James Wallace, 336 Wier, James Wallace 228 Wier, John Andrew 225 Wierman, Thomas T., . . 647, 295 Wierinan, Thomas T.. Jr., 525 AA lestling, Benjamin J., M. D., 362 AViestling, George P 337 Wiestling, Joshua M., M. D.,. 355 Wiestling, Samuel C, 631 Wiggins, John 151 Wilbert, C. B 743 Wilbert, Levi 743 AA'ild, John 649 AA r illiams, Edward Charles, 35, 244 AVilliams, Evan 494 Williams, Frank E., 494 Williams, Robert E., 502 Williams, Thomas M., . . 1157, 1079 AVillard, John Peter, 52 Williard, John Peter 1S3 Wilsdn, Henry, M. D 390 Wilson, Thomas 333 Wilson', Thomas Low 335 Wilson, William G., 542 Wiit. Harry 996 Wilvert, Heory E 86S Wilvert, Henry M., 868 Wimer, L. Edmund 941 Winebrenner, Rev. John, 611, 263 Winger, Henry C, M. D 397 Wingert, Jesse "I- Wirt, Charles L., 959 Withers, Samuel 709 Withers, Samuel G., '09 Witmon, Daniel, . ........... 950 Witman, Henry Orth, M. D.,. . 35S Witman, John, gjJ Witman, John A 84^ AA'itman, John Otto, 35b AA r itman, R. E §50 Witmer, Christian, bbO Witmer, Daniel 92b Witmer, Joseph B bbO Witmer, Peter, 667 Witmer. Peter 660 Wolf, Elias • • ■ ■ 463 Wolf, Franklin < <3, 815 Wolf, George W 815 Wolf, Jacob F T04 Wolf, William 463 Wolfe, Gov., oo Wolfe, Leroy J 44. Wolfersberger, Levi -llfo AA'orden, Henry M. F., _. . 550 Worden, James H 54 1 Worley, Rev. Daniel A. M., . . 267 Worrall, James 166 Worrall, John lbfa Wyeth, Francis, 336 Wyeth, John, 333 AVvnn, Webster 862 I DAUPHIN COUNTY. This is the race which furnished the popu- lation in the north of Ireland, familiarly known as the Scotch-Irish. This term — ■ American in its origin, and unknown in Ire- land — does not denote an admixture of the Scotch and Irish races. The one did not in- termarry with the other. The Scotch were principally Saxon in blood and Presbyterian in religion ; the native Irish Celtic in blood and Roman Catholic in religion ; and these were elements which could not very readily coalesce. Hence the races are as distinct in Ireland at the present day as when the Scotch first took up their abode in that island. They were called Scotch-Irish simply from the circumstances that they were the de- scendants of Scots who had taken up their residence in the north of Ireland. Taxation and oppression, however, with difficulties partly political, partly religious, no doubt were the strong motives which one hundred and eighty years ago induced the Scotch-Irish to leave Ireland. It was not the home of their ancestors, it was endeared to them by no traditions, and they sought and obtained in the wilds of Pennsylvania a better home than they had in the Old World. Extensive emigration from the northern counties of Ireland were principally made at two distinct periods of time. The first from about the year 1717 to the middle of the century, the second from about 1771 to 1773. They were Protestants, generally Presbyterians — few or none of the Roman Catholic Irish came until after the war of the Revolution, and few then until after the great political upheaval in 1798, since which period, as we all know, the flow of the latter class of immigrants has been one continuous stream. The Scotch-Irish emigrants landed prin- cipally at New Castle and Philadelphia, save a handful who had settled on the Ken- nebec in Maine, and of these the greater por- tion eventually came into Pennsylvania. Settling on the frontiers from Easton to the Susquehanna and the Potomac, the stream of immigration continued south to Virginia and the Carolinas. The country north of the Swatara had not been visited save by French traders prior to the coming of William Penn. After his. first visit he seems to have been well in- formed concerning this locality, and person- ally visited it, and at or above the mouth of the Swatara decided to locate a city, and proposals were consequently issued therefor in 1690. It is easily understood why the project was never carried out. The careful reader of Pennsylvania history will readily comprehend the peculiar conditions sur- rounding the founder. The government of his Province was giving him serious concern. The material composing his Assembly was of that stubborn, self-willed character that little could be done, and he had as much as he could do in the preservation and foster- ing of those enterprises he had already be- gun. The Early German Settlers. The origin of the German-Swiss popula- tion in Pennsylvania dates back to the latter part of the seventeenth century. As early as 1684, Francis Daniel Pastorius, of whom the poet Whittier has sung so sweetly, with a colony of Germans settled and laid out Germantown near to the Metropolis. These came from Cresheim, Germany, and were in religious opinions and proclivities allied to the Quakers. Other colonists followed, set- tling in different parts of the Province. It was not, however, until the years 1709 and 1710 that the emigration of the Germans was of any magnitude. For two or three years previous Queen Anne, of England, gave refuge to thousands of the Palatinates, who, oppressed by the exactions of the French , were forced to flee from their homes. It is stated that in the month of July, 1709, there arrived at London six thousand five hun- dred and twenty German Protestants. Trans- portation was gratuitously given many to America through the aid of the Queen and the government of England. The vast ma- jority were sent at first to New York, from whence many reached the confines of Penn- sylvania, a province the laws of which were more tolerant than those of any of the new colonies. Among these German emigrants were Mennonites, Dunkards, German Re- formed and Lutherans. Their number was so great during the subsequent years tha' James Logan, secretary to the Proprietar wrote, " We have of late great number? Palatines poured in upon us without an commendation or notice which givf country some uneasiness, for foreigr not so well among us as our own people." Two years afterwards Dickinson remarks, "We are da ; ing ships from London which Palatines in number about f HISTORICAL REVIEW thousand. We had a parcel who came out about five years ago, who purchased land about sixty miles from Philadelphia and proved quiet and industrious. Some few came from Ireland lately, and more are ex- pected thence. This is besides our common supply from Wales and England. Ourfriends do increase mightily, and a great people there is in the wilderness which is fast becoming a fruitful field." These emigrants settled principally in Montgomery, Bucks and Lancaster counties, the latter including the present counties of Dauphin and Lebanon. Thej^ were well educated, and brought with them their min- isters and school-masters; the latter very frequently, when there was a want of supply of the former, read sermons and prayers. Between the years 17-20 and 1725 a large number of Germans, who had previously settled in Schoharie county, N. Y., descended the Susquehanna river on rafts to the mouth of the Swatara, ascending which stream, al- ready settled by the Scotch-Irish, they took up their abode near the waters of the Tulpe- hocken, partly in Berks county, some few miles within the present limits of Lebanon county. The celebrated Conrad Weiser was of this party of colonists From 1725, for a period of ten years, there was another great influx of Germans of vari- ous religious opinions — Reformed, Luther- ans, Moravians, Swenkfelders and Roman Catholics. By a letter of Secretary James Logan, in 1725, it appears that many of these settlers were not over-scrupulous in their compliance with the regulations of the land office. He says, and perchance with much truth, "They come in in crowds, and as bold, indigent strangers from German}', where many of them have been soldiers. All these go on the best vacant tracts and seize upon them as places of common spoil." He again says, "They rarely approach me on their arrival to propose to purchase;" and and adds, " when they are sought out and challenged for their right of occupancy they liege it was published in Europe that we Mited and solicited for colonists, and had a srabundance of land, and therefore they come without the means to pay." In '■■hose who thus " squatted " without cquired enough by their thrift in a s to pay for the land which they had pied, and so, generally, they were ] ested. Secretary Logan further \y of them are Papists — the men well armed, and as a bod)' a warlike, morose race." In 1727 he writes, "About six thou- sand Germans more are expected (and also many from Ireland), and these emigrations" he " hopes may be prevented in the future by act of Parliament, else these Colonies will in time be lost to the Crown." The italics in the last sentence are our own. To us it seems like a prophecy. From 1735 to 1752 emigrants came into the Province by thousands. In the autumn of 1749 not less than twenty vessels with German passengers to the number of twelve thousand arrived at Philadelphia. In 1750, 1751 and 1752 the number was not much less. Among those who emigrated during these years were many who bitterly lamented having forsaken their native land for the Province of Pennsylvania. At that time there was a class of Germans who had resided some time in Pennsylvania, well known by the name of Neulander, who, acting in the capacity of agents for certain firms — promi- nent Quakers of Philadelphia — went to Ger- many and Switzerland, prevailing on their countrymen to sacrifice their property and emigrate to Pennsylvania. Many persons in easy circumstances at home were induced to embark for America. False representations were made, lands were offered for the settling thereon, a nominal charge was to be made for the passage on ship-board, and every in- centive employed by these nefarious agents to beguile the unsuspecting. Of the horrors and privations of that six or eight weeks on ship-board we shall not refer, the bare recital of which is terrible to contemplate even at this late day. The condition of these emigrants on their arrival was absolutely wretched. The exactions of the masters of the vessels, the plundering of their baggage by these unscrupulous pirates, placed them at the tender mercy of the Quaker merchants who purchased the entire cargo of living freight as a speculation, such being the object in sending out their agents; and men, women, and children were thus sold at auction for a term of years to the highest and best bidder. It was white slav- ery, and those concerned considered that it paid them better than negro slaveiy. We have recently examined some records which throw additional light upon this subject of German emigration, and prove conclusively that for years this nefarious traffic was car- ried on. This statement is not flattering to Pennsylvania and her history, it is true, but DAUPHIN COUNTY. the people at large or the government were not wholly responsible for the acts of those who insisted upon their " pound of flesh." The persons thus disposed of were termed redemptioners. They were usually sold at ten pounds for from three to five years' servi- tude; and in almost every instance the time for which they were sold was honestly served out, while many subsequently, by dint of industry and frugality, rose to positions of wealth and importance in the State and Nation. In later times, say from 1753 to 1756, the Germans having become numerous and therefore powerful as " make-weights " in the political balance were much noticed in the publications of the day, and were at that period in general in verj' hearty co-operation with the Quakers then in rule in the Assem- bly. From that time onward, although not so numerous, almost all the German emi- grants to America located in Pennsylvania. A manuscript pamphlet in the Franklin Library at Philadelphia, said to have been written by Samuel Wharton in 1755, con- tains certain facts which are worthy of repro- duction in this connection, showing, as it does, their influence in the Province, whether fancied or actual we do not say. "The party on the side of the Friends," says the writer, " derived much of their influence over the Germans, through the aid of Christopher Sauer, who published a German paper in Germantown as early as 1729, and which, being much read by that people, influenced them to the side of the Friends and hostile to the Governor and Council. Through this means they have persuaded them that there was a design to enslave them, to enforce their young men, by a contemplated militia law, to become soldiers, and to load them down with taxes, etc., from such causes," he adds, " have they come down in shoals to vote, and carrying all before them." " To this I may add," says Watson, " that I have heard from the Norris family that their ancestors in the Assembly were warmly patronized by the Germans in union with Friends. His alarm at this German influence at the polls, and his proposed remedies for the then dreaded evils, as they show the prevalent feelings of his associates in politics, may serve to amuse the present generation. He says the best effects of these successes of the Germans will probably be felt through many generations ! Instead of a peaceable, indus- trious people as before, they are grown now insolent, sullen and turbulent, in some counties threatening even the lives of all those who oppose their views, because they are taught to regard government and slaver}' as one and the same thing. All who are not of their party they call 'Governor's men,' and themselves they deem strong enough to make the country their own ! Indeed, they come in such force, say up- wards of five thousand in the last year, I see not but they may soon be able to give us law and language, too, or else, by joining the French, eject all the English. That this may be the case is too much to be feared, for almost to a man they refused to bear arms in the time of the late war. and they say it is all one to them which king gets the coun- try, as their estates will be equally secure. Indeed it is .clear that the French have turned their hopes upon this great body of Germans. They hope to allure them by grants of Ohio lands. To this end they send their Jesuitical emissaries among them to persuade them over to the Popish religion. In concert with this the French for so many years have encroached on our Province, and are now so near their scheme as to be within two days' march of some of our back settlements," alluding, of course, to the state of the western country, overrun by French and Indians just before the arrival of Brad- dock's forces in Virginia in 1755. The writer imputes their wrong bias in general to their "stubborn genius and ignor- ance," which he proposes to soften by educa- tion; "a scheme still suggested as necessary to give the general mass of the inland coun- try Germans right views of public individual interests. To this end he proposes that faith- ful Protestant ministers and school-masters should be supported among them ; that their children should be taught the English tongue ; the government in the mean time should sus- pend their right of voting for members of Assembly, and to incline them the sooner to become English in education and feeling, we should compel them to make all bonds and other legal writings in English, and no news- paper or almanac be circulated among them unless also accompanied by the English thereof." "Finally," he concludes, "without some such measure I see nothing to prevent this Province from falling into the hands of the French." A scheme to educate the Ger- mans as the one alluded to was put on foot in 1755, and carried on for several years, but really with little good results. The Ger- HISTORICAL REVIEW man settlers appreciated education, for they brought their ministers and school-masters with them, and there were few who could not read or write. They could write their names, and as great a proportion as their English neighbors, the Quakers. The difficulty was not alone to educate them in the English tongue, but for the English Church. That they did not take kindly to, and after the lapse of a century and a quarter in many localities there is the same objection to the "scheme of 1755." This matter has been wrongly construed to the detriment of the German settlers, the} r fostered education, but the}' did not approve being taught the Eng- lish vernacular. While upon this subject of the early settle- ment, it may as well be stated that the Penn- sylvania Germans are not the descendants of the Hessians, who were brought to America by the British government to put down the rebellion of 1776, as has repeatedly been charged by New England historians. This statement is as impudent as it is false. All of the German " Mercenaries," as they are called, who were prisoners of war and sta- tioned in Pennsylvania, according to Baron Reidesel, who was one of the commanders, were properly accounted for, and were re- turned to their own country upon the evacu- ation of New York by the British. They did not remain; as it was a condition entered into by the English government with the Land- grave of Brunswick, the Duke of Hesse- Cassel, and the petty princes of Hanau and Waldeck, that a certain price was to be paid for every man killed, wounded or missing. Before the official proclamation of peace the Hessian prisoners were on their way to New York, by direction of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Some few de- serted, and some eventually returned to America after their transportation to Ger- many, but the bold assertion that the origin of the large German population of Pennsyl- vania is due to the settlement of those hired mercenaries of England cannot be supported, and shows the profoundest historical ignor- ance and audacious stupidity. Pennsylvania took the lead of the Colonies in agriculture because of the great number of Germans settling in the Province ; and Governor Thomas, as early as 1738, wrote, " This Province has been for some years the asylum of the distressed Protestants of tha Palatinate and other parts of Germany, and I believe it may with truth be said that the present flourishing condition of it is in a great measure owing to the industry of those people — it is not altogether the goodness of the soil, but the number and industry of the people that make a flourishing colony" (Col. Rec. iv, p. SIS). The exportation of farm '.products kept pace with the increase of the popula- tion. In 1751 there were exported 86,000 bushels of wheat, 129,960 barrels of flour, 90,743 bushels of Indian corn. The total exports of 1761 exceeded $1,000,000 in value. This was a period when the entire population did not exceed 180,000, whereof nearly one- half were Germans. That the Germans of Pennsylvania have been so uniformly successful in acquiring wealth is due to their industry, to their thrift and to their knowledge of agricultural pur- suits. If some portions of Pennsylvania are the garden-spots of America they have been made so by the Germans who have tilled them — who have indeed "made the wilder- ness to blossom as the rose." Not anywhere in the New England States, in New York nor in the South are farms so well tilled, so highly cultivated as in the sections of Penn- sylvania where the descendants of the Ger- mans predominate ; and we assert, with out fear of contradiction, that more works on agri- culture, more papers devoted to farming, are taken and read by the so-called " Pennsylva- nia Dutch " farmers than by the farmers of any other section of the Union. That our Ger- man citizens are not " content to live in huts" is palpably certain, and whoever will go into the homes of our farmers will find evidence of both refinement and culture, their farms being easily distinguished from those of others by the great fences, the extent of the orchard, the fertility of the soil, the produc- tiveness of the fields, the luxuriance of the meadows, the superiority of his horse, which seems to feel with his owner the pleasure of good living. And although their barns are capacious, because their dwellings are not castles, they should not be accused of indif- ference to their own domiciles. At the pres- ent time it is rare to find a farm-house in the old German settlements that does not con- tain a double parlor, sitting-room, dining- room, kitchen and outkitchen, with six or eight bed-rooms. This is more general in the counties of Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin and Cumberland than among the New England settled counties of the North and West — the Quaker counties of Chester and Bucks in Pennsylvania — and to go to DAUPHIN COUNTY. New England, the latter are not to be men- tioned in comparison. Of the Pennsylvania German language or idiom, which is the vernacular of the greater portion of the people of this section of the State, especially in the farming dis- tricts, we will not speak, except to state that, at the present time, there are few persons speaking this patois who are unable also to speak and read English. Those who are not conversant with English are of recent importation from the Fatherland. Because the Dunkards and other religious bodies re- tain the peculiar views of their ancestors they are accused of being unprogressive, of preservingthe customs and general character- istics of the race, which is far from the truth. Next to the Scotch-Irish no race has left such a high and lofty impress upon this Nation as has the German. There is less ignorance and superstition in the German counties of of Pennsylvania than will be found in any agricultural region East, West, North or South. Because some old plodding farmer, who prefers remaining on his farm attend- ing to his cattle and grain, caring little of going beyond the county town in his visits, his disinclination ought not to be reputed to either his ignorance or to his being close- fisted. In the German counties one rarely meets with an individual who has never been " to town," and we venture an opinion that both in the New England States and in New York are there many persons who have never visited the county seat ; and as for visit- ing Boston and New York City, where one farmer has visited either metropolis, we as- sert that two Pennsylvania German farmers have seen their own city of Philadelphia. German opposition to common schools has been a terrible bugaboo to very many outside of Pennsylvania, who never under- stood the occasion of it. Foremost among the opponents of the free-school system were the Quakers, the opposition arising from the fact that, having had schools estab- lished for many years, supported by their own contributions, they were opposed to be ing taxed for the educational maintenance of others. Precisely similar were the objec- tions in the German districts. As has already been accurately stated, the German emi- grants brought their school-masters with them, and schools were kept and supported by them. More frequently the church pas- tor served as teacher, and hence, when the proposition came to establish the system of public education, the people were not pre- pared for it, for the free schools severed education from positive religion. But that was nearly sixty years ago, and, to the credit and honor of the German element in Penn- sylvania, Governor George Wolf, the father of the free-school system, and Governor Joseph Ritner and William Audenreid, the earnest advocates of the same, were of Ger- man descent. The opposition died away in a few years, and a glance at the school sta- tistics of Pennsylvania would open the eyes of our New England friends and astonish the descendants of Diedrick Knickerbocker. The present system and management of public education in our State is in the lead in the Union, and figures and facts will bear us out in our assertion. As a general thing the first settlers were staid farmers. Their mutual wants produced mutual dependence, hence they were kind and friendly to each other — thej r were ever hospitable tostrangers. Their want of money in the early times made it necessary for them to associate for the purpose of building houses, cutting their grain, etc. This they did in turn for each other without any other pay than the pleasures which usually attended a coun- try frolic. Strictly speaking, what is attributed to them as virtues might be called good quali- ties, arising from necessity and the peculiar state of society in which these people lived — patience, industry and temperance. CHAPTER II. John Harris, Trader and Pioneer — Early Assess- ment Lists. As stated, the settlers began to pour in, and warrants for land were taken up in various townships, as soon as the land office was opened, it having been closed from the time of the death of William Penn until 1732. For a record of these warrantees our readers are referred to the author's History of Dau- phin County, published in 1883. Most of these show who were the first settlers in the various townships now forming Dauphin county. It was not for twenty years after the organization of the county of Lancaster that we have any assessment lists,giving the names of the people who inhabited the various town- ships. Recently the earliest in existence, com- mencing in 1751 and continuing down to the time of the Revolution, came into our pos- HISTORICAL REVIEW session and copies made therefrom. For per- manent reference these lists are of great value and we include them in this sketch of the history of our county as being of very great import in locating the earliest settlers. The first English trader we hear of within the limits of the county was John Harris. The fears of the French, who were constantly gaining ground in the northwestern part of the Province, and especially of " Papists," which all at once seems to have filled our Quaker friends with terror, it became abso- lutely necessary to license only English traders, and they of Protestant proclivities, so as to prevent communication with the French on the Ohio. Among the first was John Harris, who perchance entered this then lucrative field, the Indian trade, at the suggestion of his most intimate friend, Edward Shippen, Provincial Secretary. Of the John Harris who thus located per- manently at Harrisburg, and who gave name to that city, it may not be inappropriate to refer. " He was as honest a man as ever broke bread " was the high eulogium pro- nounced by Parson Elder, of blessed mem- ory, as he spoke of the pioneer in after years. Born in the county of Yorkshire, England, although of Welsh descent, about the year 1673, he was brought up in the trade of his father, that of a brewer. Leaving his home on reaching his majority, he worked at his call- ing some time in the city of London, where he joined, a few years afterwards, a company from his native district, who emigrated to Pennsylvania two or three years prior to Penn's second visit to his Province. Watson states that John Harris' " entire capital amounted to only sixteen guineas." We first hear of him after his arrival in Philadelphia as a contractor for clearing and grading the streets of that ancient vil- lage. In 1698 his name is appended to a remonstrance to the Provincial Assembly against the passage of an act disallowing the franchise to all persons owning real estate less in value than fifty pounds. The memo- rial had its effect, and the objectionable law was repealed. By letters of introduction to Edward Shippen, the first mayor of Phila- delphia, that distinguished gentleman be- came his steadfast friend, and through his influence, no doubt, were secured those favors which induced him eventually to become the first permanent settler in this locality. In January, 1705, John Harris received his license from the commissioners of prop- erty authorizing and allowing him to "seat himself on the Sasquahannah," and " to erect such buildings as are necessary for his trade, and to enclose and improve such quantities of land as he shall think fit." At once he set about building a log house near the Ganawese (Conoy) settlement, but the Indians made complaint to the government that it made them " uneasie," desiring to know if they encouraged it. As in numer- ous instances when the provincial author- ities were taken to task, they disavowed their own acts. Nevertheless, the " trader " continued his avocation, making frequent visits to the Swawanese villages at the Cone- wago and Swatara. It is doubtful if John Harris came farther west until after the per- manent removal of all the French traders. It was during one of his expeditions that Harris first beheld the beauty and advantages of the location at Paxtang. It was the best fording place on the Susquehanna, and then, as now in these later days, on the great highway between the North and South, the East and West. Annually the chiefs of the Five Nations went to the Carolinas, where were located their vast hunting-grounds, and these, returning with peltries, found need of a trading-post. The eye of that hardy pioneer, looking out over the vast ex- panse of wood, and plain, and river, saw and knew that it was the place for the reali- zation of that fond dream of the founder of Pennsylvania, the great and good Penn, "a city on the Susquehanna." At the period referred to, the lands lying between the Oone- wago or Lechay Hills and Kittochtinny or Blue Mountains had not been purchased from the Indians. Of course, neither John Harris nor the Scotch-Irish settlers could locate except by the right of squa.tter sover- eignty or as licensed traders. As a trader, it could only be with the permission of the Indians. Plarris' first move was the erection of a store-house, which he surrounded by a stock- ade. It was located on the lower bank of the river, at about what is now the foot of Paxtang street. A well dug by him still exists, although covered over about thirty- five years ago, the old pump stock having become useless and the platform dangerous. A mound or hillock about one hundred feet southeast of the graveyard denotes the spot. " For almost a century," in the language of the late David Harris, " this well supplied a \ DAUPHIN COUNTY. large neighborhood with water, which was exceedingly cool and pleasant to the taste." Adjoining his cabin were sheds for the hous- ing of peltries obtained by traffic, which at stated periods were conveyed to Philadelphia on pack-horses. Some years prior to 1718 an incident took place in the life of John Harris which has received all sorts of versions, and even doubts of truthfulness. We shall give it as we believe it, and as traditionary and other facts in our possession supply the material therefor. All the French traders having "gone over Sasqnahannah," John Harris monopolized the business at Paxtang. In glancing over the records of the Province of Pennsylvania, frequent allusions are made to the excursions of the northern Indians, either to hunting-grounds in the South or to a conflict with a deadly foe. At one time the Onondagoes, on a predatory excursion against theTalapoosas, in Virginia, descend- ing the Susquehanna, left their canoes at Harris', proceeding thence to the scene of strife. Situated as he was, at the best ford on the river, he commanded an extensive trade. His Indian neighbors (Shawanese) were very friendly, and of course would not allow any strange or predatory bands to molest him. The deadly foe of the red race is rum, and although the selling of it was expresslj' forbidden by the provincial au- thorities, yet there was scarcely a treaty or conference without this potion being a part of the presents made by the refined white man to his ignorant red brother. Of a con- sequence liquor was sold, and we are told by Conrad Weiser that on one occasion " on the Sasquahannah," the Indians whom he was conducting to Philadelphia became so drunk that he was fearful of them and left them. At the first period referred to, it seems a preda- tory band of Indians, on returning from the Carolinas, or the " Patowmack," naturally halted at John Harris'. In exchanging part of their goods, probably rum — for this seems to have been the principal beverage drunk at that period — was one of the articles in barter. At least we have it by tradition that the Indians became riotous in their drunken revelry, and demanding more rum were refused by Mr. Harris, who began to fear harm from his visitors. Not to be de- nied, they again demanded liquor, and seiz- ing him, they took him to a tree near by, binding him thereto. After helping them- selves to whatever they wanted of his stores, they danced around the unhappy captive, who no doubt thought his death was nigh. Prior to this the Indian village of Paxtang had been deserted, and the inhabitants re- moved to the west side of the Susquehanna. On the bluff opposite John Harris', as also at the mouth of the Yellow Breeches, there were lodges of Shawanese, and these held our Indian trader in high esteem. Information was taken them by Mr. Harris' negro servant, when at once were summoned the warriors, who crossed the river, where after a slight struggle with the drunken Indians they rescued from a death of torture their white friend. Esther, a daughter of the first John Harris, left three daughters: Elizabeth, married to Samuel Maclay ; Isabella, married to Wil- liam Bell, of New York, and Margaret, mar- ried to Isaac Richardson, of Pennsylvania, and then or subsequently living in York county. All of these granddaughters made statements in relation to the occurrence in question. In the year 1840 G. W. Harris had a con- versation with Mrs. Bell on this subject. She stated that she was born in 1760. That in 1766 she was coming from Carlisle, where she lived, to Harrisburg with her father and some of her sisters. When they came to the river opposite to Harrisburg, where William Harris was then living, some of the children pointed to an old man fishing in the river, and they mentioned that he had saved the life of his master, John Harris, from the In- dians. She said that she understood it to be when he was tied to the mulberry tree. Robert Maclay, of Kishacoquillas Valley, Mifflin county, wrote some years ago a state- ment as to this matter, from information ob- tained from his mother and her sisters, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Richardson. His statement is to the effect that a party of Indians came to trade, and after obtaining what Mr. Harris had given to them, or traded for, thej r de- manded rum, which he refused. They then determined to burn him, and bound him with hickory withes to a mulberry tree on the bank of the river, and commenced gath- ering and piling wood around him. While they were gathering wood his negro man, Hercules, slipped off and informed friendly Indians on the opposite side of the river, who at once came in sufficient force to rescue and save his master. He added, as the state- ment of these ladies, that Mr. Harris set Her- cules free, and that afterwards he directed 10 HISTORICAL REVIEW that, he should be buried under the mulberry tree. Hercules died a considerable time after the death of John Harris, and is buried there. Mr. Maclay also furnished a .statement, which he had heard from his mother, to the- effect that some friends endeavored to dis- suade the old gentleman, Mr. Harris, from his determination to be buried under the mulberry tree, alleging that the river bank was being washed away and the grave might be exposed and perhaps wasted away, and that he ought to be buried in the Paxtang church graveyard, but that he silenced all argument by saying that if you bury me out in Paxtang I'll get up and come back. One of his daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Finley, is also buried under the mulberry tree. Here, then, is the statement, of Robert Harris, a grandson of John Harris, and of three of his granddaughters to the alleged occurrence at the mulberry tree, and Mr. Harris adds that Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Richard- son were known to him, and were persons of superior intellect. Robert Maclay also mentioned an incident, as derived from the same source, that an Indian in a distressed condition, on a cold night, came to the house of John Harris and sought admission. He was received and lay by the fire during the night. When the Indians came to the relief of John Harris it is said that this Indian was with them. As to whether the alarm was given by Hercules, in a conversation with Robert Harris, about the year 1840, in which he said that the alarm on the occasion in ques- tion was not given by Hercules, but in some other way, how he did not know; but that Hercules had saved the life of his master on another occasion, I think he said when he was endangered from a steer in the fiat on the river. But Mr. Samuel Breck, of Phila- delphia, previous to October, 1827, wrote an account relative to Harrisburg, in which, in reference to this alleged occurrence at the mulberry tree, he states that the Indians who came to the relief of John Harris were led by Hercules, and he adds that the nar- rative was submitted in substance to the in- spection of Mr. Robert Harris, and declared by him to be correct. When the picture relative to that scene (in possession of the State of Pennsylvania) was painted by Reeder, who was in com- munication with Robert Harris, the latter, it would seem, was of opinion that the alarm was not given by Hercules, and Hercules did not appear in it. His attention may not have been directed especially to the 'state- ment relative to Hercules in the narrative of Mr. Breck, or his subsequent recollection may have been at fault. The burden of evidence seems to be that the alarm was given by Hercules, and if it were, he is en- titled to representation in the picture. We have been thus explicit because the incident has been stated as untrue, and hence have given such traditional - }' evidence as it has been possible to obtain. Although no mention of these facts is made in the provincial records, there may possibly have been good reason therefor, and it is well known that many incidents, well authenticated in later years, have not been noted in the documents referred to. By tradition and private sources alone are they preserved from oblivion. It was no myth, this attempt to burn John Harris, and al- though the pen and pencil have joined in making therefrom a romance and height- ened it with many a gaudy coloring, yet accurate resources have furnished us with the details here given. The remains of this tree, which in the memory of the oldest inhabitant bore fruit, stood until 1865 within the enclosure — a striking memento of that thrilling inci- dent. The late George W. Harris furnished the author with certain corrobatory tradi- tional evidence, which is herewith given. That it did occur was not only traditional in the Harris family but also in others. The writer's grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Thomas) Egle, tarried when a child of fif- teen at John Harris', her father then being on his way from Philadelphia to his home at his mill on the Yellow Breeches. John Harris, the founder, in the course of conver- sation with her father alluded to the mul- berry tree and the rude inclosure of the graves at its foot, and distinctly remembers then hearing the story in detail which we have given. Robert Harris, a grandson of the Indian trader, stated it as a fact in which he be- lieved. According to a memorandum, made in his lifetime, he stated that a band of In- dians came to the house of his grandfather and demanded rum. He saw that the}' were intoxicated, and he feared mischief if he gave them more rum. They became en- raged and tied him to the tree for burning. The alarm was given, and Indians from the \ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 11 opposite side of the river came and after a struggle released him. Early Assessment Lists. North End of Paxtang—1750. John Harris, 200 a.; James Mitchell, 50 a.; Widow Forster, 100 a.; James McNight, Moses Dickey, 100 a.; Thomas McCarter [McArthur], 100 a.; Samuel Martin, 100 a.'; Widow Kerr, 100 a.; Thos. Simpson, 100 a.; Robert Montgomery, 100 a.; Widow Farris, 25 a.; James Alcorn, 200 a.; James Pollock [Polk], 40 a.; James Reed, 100 a.; James Armstrong, 200 a.; Samuel Brice, 100 a.; Robert Potter, 100 a.; James Potter, 100 a.; ■William Bell, 100 a.; John Lee, 100 a.; Joseph Davis, 30 a,; John Carson, 300 a.; Thomas Forster, Esq., 100 a.; Widow Whit- ley, 50 a.; Samuel Simpson, 100 a.; Arthur Forster, 100 a.; Thomas Elder, 100 a.; An- drew Caldwell, 50 a.; William Chambers, 80 a.; William Cochran, 100 a.; William Brown, 100 a.; Francis Johnston, 50 a.; James Graham, 100 a.; Widow Armstrong, 100 a.; William Barnett, 50 a.; Robert Curry, 40 a.; Stephen Gambel, 100 a.; John Barnett, 50 a.; William Barnett, Jr., 40 a.; John Wiggins, 100 a.; David Pattern, 1 00 a.; William McMullen, 100 a.; Francis Smith, 10 a.; John Cavet, 100 a.; James Gil- christ, 100 a.; Samuel 'Hunter, 100 a.; Will- iam Armstrong, Matthew Cowden, 100 a.; John Bell, 100 a.; Richard Cavet, 100 a.; John Thompson, 100 a.; James Wilson, 50 a.; John Caldwell, 100 a.; Andrew Cochran, 100 a.; James Toland, 20 a.; John Roop, 30 a.; John Montgomery, 50 a.; Joseph Roop, 100 a.; Robert Dougal, 100 a.; Thomas Stur- geon, 100 a.; Andrew Stewart, 100 a.; George Gillespy,50a.; William Hines, 100 a.; Andrew Stephen, 200 a.; Alex. Johnston, 40 a.; Rob- ert Chambers, 100 a.; John Dougherty (car- penter), John Scott, 100 a.; John Cochran, 100 a,; Samuel Cunningham, 30 a.; Jeremiah Sturgeon, 100 a.; Francis Loock, John Wile}', 20 a.; Widow Wiley, 100 a.; Robert Smith, 100 a.; John Smith, George Bell, 50 a.; Thos. Larrimore, 40 a.; Noah Copley (blacksmith), John Chambers, 50 a.; Hugh McCormick, 2u0 a.; David Diney (taylor), William Thorn, 100 a.; John Johnston, 100 a.; James Eackin, 20 a.; Samuel Gambel, 100 a.; Thomas Arm- strong, 50 a.; John Snoddy 30 a.; Alexander McHarge, 50 a. Collectors for ye north end of Paxtown 1750 — Thomas Simpson, William Bell. Freemen — George Roop, James Means, Adam Means, Robert Reed, Joseph Kelso, John Steel, William Bell, Oliver Jeens, James Micheltree, Robert Delap. Narroivs of Paxtang — 1751. Widow_Murrav , Robert Armstrong, John A r mstr o h g ,~~ Th o in a s Gaston, William Fors- ter, Mr. Robert Armstrong, Thomas Clark, John McKennedy, Robert -Clark, Thomas Adams, Albert Adams, John Watt, William Baskins, Geoge Wells, Francis Glass, George Clark, John Mitcheltree, Francis Baskins (trader), John Clark, James Reed, James English, John Gevens, James Baskins, Thomas McKee, John Kelton. Freemen — Charles Williams, John Lee (trader). — John Kelton, Collector. West Side of Paxtang — 1751. William Thorn, Hugh Montgomery, Rob- ert Dugan, Thomas Sturgeon, John Johnson, Widow Forster, James McKnight, John Harris, James Reed, James Armstrong, Rob- ert Chambers, John Davis, William Ta, James Harris, David Carson, William Mc- Calley, James Toland, Andrew Stephen, John Cochran, Alexander Johnson, Thomas Forster, Esq., James Eaken, James Allcorn, Thomas Simpson, Widow Kerr, James Polke, James Potts, George Gillespie, Alex. McCay, John Cavet, Andrew Caldwell, Patrick Gil- lespie, John Scott, Samuel Price, Jeremiah Sturgeon, Robert Montgomery, John Cald- well, Robert Smith, Joseph White, John Neal, John Dougherty, George Gabriel, John Carson, Samuel Hunter, Widow Armstrong, John Daley, Samuel Simpson, Samuel Mar- tin, Thomas McArthur, James Collier, Thomas Laniard, Andrew Stuart, William Barnet, Samuel Gamble, Alexander Sanders, Robert Currey, Moses Wain, John Ross, Jo- seph Ross, John Smith, James Thorn, Will- iam Thorn, Widow Wiley, William Arm- strong, William Calhoun, Thomas McCor- mick, John Wiggins, John Wiley, John Schultz, Andrew Cochran, Robert Potts, James Gilchrist. — William Thorn, Col- lector. South End of Paxtang — 1751. William Kirkpatrick, Thomas King, Thomas Mayes, William Steel, Robert Tay- lor, Hugh Stuart; Peter Fleming, John Shields, Henry Renick, John Gray, William Harris, Richard McClure, John Willson, William Willson, Oliver Wiley, Thomas King, Samuel Galbraith, Martin Shults, 12 HISTORICAL REVIEW David Shields, Moses Dickey, Henry Mc- Kinney, Hattman Seller, Valentine Starn, Jonas Lerue, Thomas Dugan, Widow Brown, Alex. Brown, James Lusk, John Means, An- drew Hanna, George Sheets, Timothy Mc- Knight, William Sharp, Henry McElroy, John Johnston, Andrew Johnson, Charles Gordan, John Montgomery, Timothy Shaw, Robert Wright, Matthew Gordan, Andrew Husten, Samuel Woods, John Welsh, Alex- ander White, Jqhn_ Murra y, James Mc- Knight, Francis ■^Johnson, James Willson. Freemen — William Dickey, Patrick McKin- ney. — Jacob Sheets, Collector. Return of Paxtavg — 1756. William McCord, 100 a.; Patrick Mont- gomery, 100 a.; Thomas Renick (smith), 200 a.; Samuel Galbraith (Hugh Davis' land), 400 a.; Robert Morrison, Andrew Lykens, Robert Jones, Aaron Hine, Valentine Starn (Peter Gardner's land), 400 a.; Michael Teph- (John Potts' land), 200 a,; Crisley Swarts, 200 a.; Jonas Lerue, 200 a.; Richard Fulton, 175 a.; John Kerr, William Cummens (ye Secretary's land), 200 a.; Adam Torrance, John Harris, 400 a.; Thomas Chambers, 70 a.; John Bell, 100 a.; William Steel, 100 a.; James Smith, 100 a.; James Thorn, 100 a.; Hugh McClay, 160 a.; James Collard, 200 a.; George Alexander, 100 a.; George King (ye land of Dr. Reker's), 400 a.; Frederick Fogle, John Shield, 200 a.; John Moore, Alexander McClure, 200 a.; Richard McClure, 200 a.; James Lusk, 150 a.; Robert Sterret, 100 a.;- James Fitzgerald (ye land of Joseph Randies), 200 a.; James Boyle, 150 a.; James William- son, 60 a.; Thomas Dugal, 200 a.; William Willson, 200 a.; Jacob Sheets (smith), 100 a.; Stophel Monts (ye land Wil'm Kirkpatrick), 150 a.; William McClintock, 100 a.; Joseph Sherer, 120 a.; John Montgomery, 100 a.; Michael Graham, 150 a.; Timothy Shaw, 100 a.; Edward Sharp, 100 a.; Henry Renick, 150 a.; Thomas McCord, John Wiilson; Jr., 200 a.; Thomas McCarter [McArthur], 100 a.; William Sharp, 100 a.; David Sheilds, 120 a.; Henry McKiney, 100 a.; Robert Gray, 50 a.; Timothy McKnight, 100 a.; William Carson, 50 a.; Hugh Stuart, 200 a.; John Means, 50 a.; James Alexander, Thomas King, Sr., 100 a.; Andrew Hannah, 100 a.; William Kirk- patrick, 200 a.; Edward King, 50 a.; Thomas King, Jr., 100 a.; Philip Fisher, 50 a.; David Walker, 50 a.; Frederick Foster, 80 a.; Will- iam Hannah, 100 a.; Moses Dickey (mill- wright), 200 a.; Thomas Rutherford, 150 a.; Michael Whitley (shoemaker), William Kerr, 100 a.; James Pollock, 50 a.; Jeremiah Stur- geon, 100 a.; James Armstrong (saddler), 50 a.; Jacob Roop, 199 a.; Thomas Armstrong, 50 a.; James Huston, 100 a.; Samuel Forgue, James Reed, 60 a.; Samuel Simpson (black- smith), 150 a.; John Johnston (shoemaker), 100 a.; Thomas Simpson (smith),' 100 a.; Will- iam Kelso, Stephen Gamble, 50 a.; William McMullen, 50 a.; John Cashon, 50 a.; John Gray, 100 a.; Walter Bell, John Wilson, Sr., 200 a.; Jacob Lantz, 100 a.; George Sheets, 200 a.; Samuel Martin, 250 a.; James Kil- creest, 50 a.; Andrew Huston, 100 a.; Alex- ander Johnston (little), Thos. Forster, Esq., 200 a.; Robt. Potts, 100 a.; George Gillespy, 100 a.; John Carson, 300 a.; To Edgel's Es- tate, 300 a.; Rudy Herr's land, 160 a.; The Proprietor's land, 1000 a.; Samuel Hunter, 100 a.; Arthur Simpson, Robert Armstrong, 100 a.; Denis Dougherty, Neal McGlaughlin, James Wallace, 200 a.; Andrew Stephen, 100 a.; William Calhoon, 10 a.; James Thorn, 100 a.; John Cochran, 30 a.: Patrick Gillespy, 100 a.; Archibald McCollogh (ye land Jas. Wilson's), 50 a.; Philip Kinder, Jacob Sider (the land Henry Deyarmond's), 100 a.; John Montgomery (youirgest), 60 a.; William Chambers, 100 a.; Joseph White, 50 a.; John Smith, 100 a.; John Ross, 100 a,; James MacKnight, 50 a.; Andrew Caldwell, 100 a.; William Wallace, 60 a.; John Barnett, 50 a.; William Barnett (black), 50 a.; William Barnett (white), 20 a.; David Patten, 200 a.; Thomas McCormick, 200 a.; Robert Gilchrist, 222 a.; William Bell, 100 a.; Matthew Cow- den, 200 a.; Robert Taylor, 400 a.; Matthew Brown, 100 a.; Catherine Hams, 100 a.; Thos. Mays, 100 a.; Thos. Alexander (school- ing ter), John Gilchrist (smith), 240 a.; James Calhoun, 100 a.; William Woods, 40 a.; Robert Carson, 30 a.; Henry Harley (ye land Peter Miller's), 150 a.; Henry Sharp, 100 a.; William McKnight, 100 a.; John McCollom (ye land John Nives), 150 a.; David English, 100 a.; Thos. Sturgeon, 150 a.; Andrew Stuart, 100 a.; Robert Stephen, 20 a.; John Wiley, 100 a.; John Neil, 50 a.; Alex. John- ston (big Alick), 100 a.; William Armstrong, John Cavet, 100 a.; John Johnston, 100 a.; James Gayly, 50 a.; Henry MacElroy, 100 a.; John Johnston (whitelocks), 100 a.; John Montgomery (Patrick's son), 50 a.; Robert Heslat, 50 a.; John McKeever, 50 a.; John Jameson, 100 a.; Robert Curry, 150 a.; Alex. Meharg, 50 a.; Robert Wright, 100 a.; Will- iam McClure, Joseph Wilson, 50 a.; Alex. \ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 13 Mahon (ye land Thos. Forster's). Land Holders — All these the time was so short, I had not time to go to their houses, but they're all land holders. John Wiggins, James Thorn, Joseph Ross, James Potts, Widow Cavet, Moses Swan, George Clark, John Ross, Robt. Montgomery, Widow Wiley, John Scott, Hugh McCormick. Widows — Widow Cunningham, 50 a.; Widow Calhoun, 100 a.; Widow Smith, 100 a.; Widow MeKnight, 50 a. Fled from ye In- dians — Anthony Thompson, Barney Tolan, Hugh Gibson, Michael Gibson, John Cham- bers, Alexand er M urray, John Young, James Miller , James Murray. Freemen — Joseph McCord, "mrhate to Patrick Mont- gomery; Daniel Lindley,at Valentine Sturn's; Alexander Caldwell, at Thomas Chambers' ; John Sterling, Samuel Steel, at William Steel's ; Thos. Mays, Jr., at Thos. Mays' ; William Simpson, Robert Barkley, at John Shields'; John Collier, at his father's; Jere- miah Brandon, at George Ellis'; Charles McKillip, at Richard McClure's ; Phillip Donnelly, at Valentine Sturn's ; James Black, at Widow Boal's ; Patrick McGranahan, at Jacob Awl's; Jacob Awl (tanner), Richard Carson, at John Carson'* ; Patrick Hodgon,' John Patrick, at Andrew Stewart's; Jonathan Cummins, at John Harris'; Charles McGran- ahan, John Forster, at Justice Forster's; James Eakins, Jr., William Cowden, at Matt. Cowden's; John Simpson, at Thos. Simpson's ; Moses Dickey, Jr., John Mont- gomery, at his father's ; Robt. Montgomery, at John his father's; Robert Fruit, at Andrew Huston's ; Walter Clark, Geo. Clark's son ; William McClure, at Oliver Wiley's ; Luke McCool, an old man at Thos. Dugan's. Re- fused to give their Return {Covenanter^r- Alexander Brown, James Brown, Ben. Brown, William Brown, John Caldwell, James Eakin, Peter Corbit, Geo. Fisher, one nager. — Hugh Stuart, Collector. Paxtang—1758. James Armstrong, Jacob Awl, James Arm- strong (tenant), John Albright, Thomas Alexander, William Armstrong, Thomas Allen, James Alexander, Thomas Arm- strong, George Alexander, Robert Britwell, Widow Boyd, Benjamin Brown, Martin Brown, James Brown, Alex. Brown, William Brown, John Bell, John Bell (tenant), Wal- ter Bell, Samuel Brice, William Bell, John Barnett, William Barnett, Sr., William Bar- nett, Jr., Richard Carson, James Collard, James Calhoun, John Carson, William Car- son, Michael Cassel and Michael Casel, Jr., John Chambers, William Chambers, Andrew Chaeren (?), Peter Eaby, William Chambers, John Caldwell, Martin Cowden,Widow Coch- ran, John Cochran, George Clark, John Cavet, John Chambers, Andrew Caldwell, William Calhoun, James Cilley, John Carson, Moses Dickey, Thomas Dockham, Rev. John Elder, James Ekins, Jr., David English, Robert Fruit, Thomas Forster, Esq., Richard Fulton, Frederick Foster, George Fisher, Samuel Galbraith, George Gross, Robert Gray,- Michael Graham, George Gray, John Gray, Patrick Gillespy, George Gillespy, John Harris, Andrew Huston, William Hannah, Widow Hannah, Widow Harris, Samuel Hunter, Robert Haslet, John Johnston, Robert Jones, John Johnston, Alexander Johnston, Philip Kinter, Edward King, Thomas King, Sr., Thomas King, William Killpatrick, William Kerr, Robert Killcreese, James Killcreese, John Killcreese, John Kis- ler, (Landlord's Part), John Lukins, James Lisk, Jonas Lerue, Samuel Laney, Henry McSeney, Richard McClure, William Mc- Clure, Thomas Mays, Widow MeKnight, Hugh McGillap, John Means, f 1 Mar- tin, Tinnle MeKnight, Stofel Montgomery, William McMul" Caver, John Montgomery, Sr., o^.. Chulen, William MeKnight, Alexander Mc- Clure, Alexander Maugham, Robert Mont- gomery, John Montgomery, Thomas Mc- Arthur, Hugh McCormick, Alex. Murry, Patrick Montgomery, Robert Montgomery, Alexander McHort, John Neal, William Nicholson, Robert Potts, David Patten, Thomas Rutherford, James Re ed, Henry Renick, Jacob Roop, John Ross, Joseph Ross, Timothy Shaw, Thomas Simpson, Samuel Simpson, William Steel, James Smith, Robert Stuart, Nicholas Stugh, Hugh Stuart, John Shield, David Shield, George Sheets, Henry Sharp, Edward Sharp, Will- iam Sharp, Joseph Sherer, Frederick Swicker, Jeremiah Sturgeon, Andrew Stuart, Andrew Stephen, James Sloan, John Smith, Widow Smith, Christian Swartz, John Steel, Valentine Starn, Thomas Sturgeon, John Scott, Michael Tafer, Thomas James and William James, Adam Torence, Will- iam Thorne, James Thorne, James Will- iamson, William Willson, John Willson, Jr., Joseph Willson, Joshua White, Robert Wright, Robert Whitley, Thomas Willey, James Wallace, John Wright, Widow Wil- 14 HISTORICAL REVIEW ley, David Walker, James Woodside. Free- men — William Boggs, Isaac Bell, James Bell, John Bell, Robert Cochran, William Cow- den, John Cowden, John Conrad, Arthur Cuningham, Alexander Diver, William Davis, Andrew Eakius, Robert Eakins, Will- iam Gibbons, Joseph Gray, John Hannah, Daniel . Linwell, Thomas Little, Thomas Mays, Charles McCannahan, William Mc- Cardney, Andrew McCollum, Thomas Mc- Arthur, Thomas McCord, William Mont- gomery, Nathaniel Paul, Robert Renick, John Rutherford, John Sterling, Samuel Steel, George Sheets, William Smith, David Sterrett, Robert Fruit, Thomas Kennedy. Paxtang Continental Tax — 1779. John Alleman, Stophel Alleman, Conrad Alleman, Chrisley Alleman, John Arm- strong, John Achia, Jacob All, Jacob B. Brand, George Bennett, Conroad Burghough, John Bowman, William Brown, John Bar- nett, John Barnett, Sr., Andrew Berryhill, Alexander Berryhill, William Boyd, Thomas Bell, Peter Bobb, William Bell, Thomas Bra- man, Henry Bolls, Peter Brener, John Boyer, James Burd, John Bowman (weaver), Bear- foot Brunson, Jacob Barkley, Casper Byerley, Felty Beaker, Philip Brown, Conroad Bobb, J f}m Barris, Widow Boggs, John Buck, John Boughman, Sam Byers, John Brand, Max'll Chambers, Robert and Roland Chambers, Hugh Crocket, George Consort, Robert Cald- well, John Cavits, William Calhoon, John Chambers, William Cochran, James Coch- ran, Widow Caldwell, Hugh Cunningham, John Clendining, William Carson, Cornals Cox, Samuel Clemins, John Cline, James Cogley, John Cogley, James Crouch, Land sold bj r Carson, James Collier, John Clark, Frederick Cassel, Michael Cassel, George Carson, Richard Carson, Daniel Cooper, John Cassel, Matthew Calhoon, Samuel Cochran and James Sherer, James Cow- den, John Cambel, James Cavit, Archi- bald Cambel, Philip Crinar, James Dun- can, Robert Duglas, George Dickson, William Dickey & Porter, Peter Duffey, Christian Demmey, John Doneley, John Din- sey, John Davis, Rev. John Elder, Robert Elder, John Elder, Joshua Elder, John Elder, Jr., Adam Eckert, Stophel Earnist, Abraham Eagle, Joseph Flora, Jr., George Facklan, John Foster, John Fritz, Phillip Fisher, John Flackameer, Joseph Fultain, Bernard Frid- ley, George Fridle}', Joseph Flora, Sr., Vsn- del Fachlar, Frederick Foster, Tames Fin- ney, John Garber, John Gilcrist, Esq., John Gallaher, George Gray & Joseph, John Gau- day, William Gibbins, John Graham, John Gilcrist, John Gray, Joseph Gregg, Robert Gilcrist, Joseph Hutchinson, Samuel Hutch- inson, Andrew Huston, John Hatfield, Jo- seph Hufman, William Hetrick, Patrick Heaney, Henry Humbarger, John Hilton, Jacob Haldiman, John Harsha, John Harris, James Harris, Martin Houser, Tice H oove Patrick Hogan, Alexander Hetherton, John Hersha, Alexander Johnson, John Jamison, Peter Isonhaver, James Johnson, Joseph Ervin, William Kerr, Thomas King, Will- iam Keays, John Kinsley, William Kelso, Jacob Kerr, Joseph Keller, John Kis- nor. Adam Kitchmiller, Will'm Kirkpat- rick, Edward King, John Little, John Larkey, Widow Lider, Patrick Lusk, Adam Lampart. Michael Lyms, Francis and George Lerue, Jacob Lymes, John Maxwell, John Means, Alexander McHafgue, William Mc~ Millen, George McMillen, William McRob- erts, John McElhenney, Thomas McCormick, Robert Montgomery, Jacob Millar, Hugh Montgomery, John Matthews, John Meader, David Montgomery, James McKee, John Moor, Thomas Miller, George Millar, James McCoard, Jonathan McClure, Rowan Mc- Clure, Alexander McClure, Richard Mc- Clure, John Mumma, Thomas Murray, James Mahan, William McClure, Jacob Mil- lar, John McKeary, Rev. Joseph Montgom- ery, William Montgomery, William McClan- ahan, Joseph Mark, John and James Mc- Kinney, Robert McWhorter, Thomas McAr- thur, Jg^ijilurra)', Andrew McClure, Robert Neel, Francis Nieckel (col.), Eliab Neagley, Widow Nab, George Heviland, John Noop, Abraham Nidighj Christian • Paige, Michael Peasinger, David Paton, Michael Pitner (Bitner), John Parthimar, Stephen Poor- man, George Pancake, John Postlethwaite, Jacob Poorman, Jacob Peck, George Page, Peter Pancake, George Pile, Felty I 'i> cake, Samuel Rutherford, Simeon Rear- don, Hugh Robertson, Paul Randolph, James Rutherford, George Reniear, John Roop. Jacob Roop, Sr., Jacob Roop, Widow Renick, Capt. John Rutherford, David Ritchey, Michael Smith, Jacob Stricklar, Jacob Springer, Henry Stoner, John Steel, George Shanklin,William Simonton,William Swan, Richard Swan, Frederick Switser, Matthew Smith, Esq., George Shoop, Lar- rence Smith, Stophel Soop, Jeremiah Stur- geon, George Sheets, Andrew Stewart and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 15 Charles, Samuel Simpson, Sr., Joseph Simp- son, Samuel Simpson, Jr., William Smith, Sto- phel Smith, Felty Snider, Andrew and Zach. Stephen, Hugh Stephen, Felty Spangler, Jacob Smith, Jacob Siders, Michael Sheaver, Michael Smith, Widow Shell's place, Joseph Shaw, Barnard Soop, Petter Smith, Elijah Stewart, George Sheets, Hugh Stewart, Leon- ard Sheets, John Shoemaker, Petter Shearer, Andrew Smith, Mary and Joseph Smith, Jacob Shafner, Robert Smith, David Toot, George Tevibaugh, Christley Temey, John Thompson, George Williams, Hugh Ray, Robert Wiley, John Wiggins, Josiah White, Leonard Wallower, Thomas Wiley, Joseph Wilson, Jr., Robert Whitehill, Mathias Win- agel, James Wallas, John Winderley, Samuel Wiley, John Wilson, Sr., John Wilson, Jr., Jr., John Wilson, Jr., Alexander Wilson, Jo- seph Wilson, Sr., Joseph Wilson, Jr., Abner Wickersham, Hugh White, Widow Whitley, Moses Vance, Conrad Yoance. Middletown—1779. Mark Snider, Christian King, Daniel Con, Peter Shuster, John Snider, George Lowman, Felty Welker, Abraham Tarr, Henry Davis, Henry McCan, John Len- ning, Peter Richart, John Myers, Henry Shaffner, Henry Harris, Martain Hemperley, Nicolas Castle, George Metsker, Philip Graft, George Fry, Christian Spayd,Ludwick Hem- perley, Abraham Gross, Daniel Huffman' Dr. Robert Kenedy, Jacob Snider, Henry Millar, Frederick Zebernick, John Mitcher, John Bacenstose, John Holaback, John De- france, Michael Gross, Conrad Wolfley, Will- iam Walls, Jacob King, Thomas and Will- iam Crabb, Alexander Jamison, Philip Shockey, Christian Shertz, Adam Means, George Gross, Patrick Scott, Samuel Parks, Trlbmas^Minshall, David McClure, Daniel Dowdle, Thomas and Henry Moor, Peter Millar, Adam Millar, George Aman, David Atley, Philip Parthemore, Christian Hep- peck, Paul Hemperley, Christopher Sea- baugh, Henry Myers, Samuel Seratzy, Philip Etley, Frederick Hubley, William Crabb. Young Men — Conrad Toot, Joseph Barnett, William Cowden, James Spence, Robert Douglas, Anthoney Whikerel, John Miller (weaver), W T illiam Wilson, John Fleming, John Cochran, John Whitehill, Henry Bit- ner, Richard Hughs, John Darby, John Boyd, William Wright, Robert Elder, Thomas Strahan, JamesCurrey, John Baird, Barnard Fridley,' JoEf Millar, George Smith, William Lochery, Adam Ritter, Frederick Overlander, William Witner, John Millar (stonecutter), Emanuel Bollinger, Mi- chael Gross, David Shaw, Matthew Gilchrist, James Wiggins, Melhar Millar, Charles Mc- Coy, Hugh McLay, Lodwick Dagon, Henry Alleman, John Page, John Fisher, Mathias Winagel (saddler), Stephen Poorman, Robert Clark, William Murray. Mungo Linsey, Abraham "Branson, William Stewart, Jacob Sider, David Toot, John Parks, Robert Gray, Thomas Murray, Peter Pancake, John Mc- Knighton, John Shearer, John Stoner, Sam- uel Smith, Robert Marshall, Jacob Fridley, John McCaghan, Andrew Berreyhill, George Woods, Nicholas Nagle. Upper Paxtang — 1779. Robert Armstrong, Sr., Robt. Armstrong, Jr., William Ayers, Richard Allison, Peter Brown, William Bell, John Bell, Sr., John Bell, Jr., JosepTTBrown, John "Brown, James Birney, Felty Brough, Widow Baskin, Will- iam Boyce, James Buchanan, James Bell, Thomas Black, James Black, Dan Black, Robert Boyd, Thos. Barnett, Robert Boyd (stlTTer), Hugh Calhoon, Campbell, George Clark, John Chambers, Peter Corbit, John Cochran, William Campbell, Samuel Cochran, Joseph Colligan, James C\. k, Robert Crawford, John Colligan, John Dun- can, John Dice, David Davis, Jacob Eyman, John Elder, Adam Eckard, Stephen Forster, William Forster, William Foulks, James Forster, Conrad Fry, John Garber, Thos. Gallagher, Adam Gartner, Michael Garber, John Gilmore, Thomas George, Alexander George, Alexander Givins, William Gonow, Larry Hatton, Michael Herman, Anthony Hoone, George Holmes, Marcus Hulings, John Hatfield, Isaiah Jones, Isaac Jones, David Ireland, William Johnston, Widow Kess- ler, John Kinter, Thomas Kearns, William Kennedy, John Kays, William Linsey, James Leonard, Patt Lafferty, Joseph Little, Henry Little, Henry Leek, Henry McCloskey, Abra- ham Monney, Robert McGill, Patrick Mc- Elhare, John Mellan, Patt Martin, John Meetch, Robert McCord, James McCall, John McFadden, James Murray, John Mordock, Joseph McETrafh, Arcli'd Murray, Widow Minsker, Widow McComb, John Murray, David McCracken, James McTSTanYara," Mar- tin Newbecker, Thos. Oarim, Sam'l Plough, Malachi Powell, Aaron Pecker, James Pea- cock, John Ryan, Sr., John Richmond, Alex- ander Randels, John Ringler, John Ryan, Jr. \\ 16 HISTORICAL REVIEW Conrad Rhoads, William Smith, Joseph and George Straw, Conrad Smith, Jacob Striker, Ludwick Shellman, Patt Sufferin, Thos. Stur- geon, Peter Snagerty, Michael Stiver, Robert Smith, John Simpson, Alexander Spear, James Sloane, George Simmons, John Taylor, Samuel Taylor, George Taylor, Jacob Tin- dorff, John Thomas, William Thompson, Thos. Thompson, Henry Vanderbach, Robert Walker, James Walker, Hugh Watt, Michael Yanelet. Freemen — John Snagerty. John Goldenberry, George Simmers, Herman Leek, Conrad Leek, Geo. Bell, Geo. Cochran, Peter Sturgeon, Philip Newbecker, Philip Tinturtf, Cristley Eyman, Jacob Eyman, John Ayres, John Boyce, James Spear, Henry Taylor, Isaiah Winn. Non-Resident Land-owners — Jacob Rizet, Peter Landish, Ruben Hains, John Cline, James Tillman, John Leadick, George Fry, John Cline, Bulls Land, Isaiah Jones, Peter Pelley, Alexander Bartram, Timothy Mattlack, John Flora, John Mumma, Person Harshaw, Bertram Gal- braith, Robert Neal, Mich'l Herman, Mc- Clure's land, Dinnis Dougherty, John Meetcli, Joseph Little, Widow Duncan, Widow Scot, Frederick Humble, Jacob Waggoner, Cris- tian Hattocks. .dh Upper District, Wiconisco — 1779. John Boashart, Benjamin Buffing ton, Lud- wick Bretz, Stephen Bend, Charles Barger,Cut- lip Cline, Widow Cline, Widow Cooper, Philip Clinger, John Coleman, Michael Divler, Mat- thias Divler, John Didde, Joel Free, Anthony Fralick, George Fight, Peter Grubb, Peter Huffman, Nicholas Huffman, John Huff- man, Jacob Herman, David Herman, Henry Haynes, Peter Heckart, Abraham Jury, Sam- uel Jury, William Ingram, Adam King, Stophel Lark, Daniel Leman, Jacob Mitz, John Miller, John Motter, John Myers, George Minnich, Nicholas Meek, Abram Neighbour, Geo. Nigla, Henry Omholtz, Joseph Philips, Richard Peters, John Powell, Jacob Bickel, William Rider, John Rider, Philip Ros- coulp, George Riddle, George Supe, Yost Stiver, Michal Salady, Fitter Stonebreaker, Stophel Shaesty, John Sheesly, Jacob Sheesly, Jacob Shotts, Linord Snider, Jacob Smith, Lodwick Shotts, Michael Shadel, George Seal, John Salady, Zacheus Sponing- berry, Abraham Snider, Christian Snoak, Michael Titrich, James Woodside, Martin Weaver, Henry Wolf, Adam Wertz, Jacob Weaver, Henry Werfel, Peter Woobery, An- drew Yeager, The Rev. Mr. Enderline. Free- men — Ludiwick Shotts, Jonathan Woodside, John Philips, John Herman, William Arma- gost, Jacob Easterly. Located Tracts, Wiconisco — 1779. George Free, James Baeham, Nicholas Miller, Henry Winover, Abraham Riggey, Andrew Boggs, Stophel Martin, Crawford's land, Peter Isk, Abraham Reggey, John Shough, Isaac Keller, Frederick Stone- breaker, Martin Lowman, Thos. Car- michael, Geo. Eakard, Simeon Snider, Laudis Winger, Arthur Tikert, Patt Work, Frederick Sleigh, Caleb Day, Simeon Snider and Groff, Aaron Levi, Bertram Gal- braith, Daniel Williams, Felt}' Overlady, Michael Miller, Jacob Whitmore, William Poor, George Fry, John Cline, John Meek- land, Philip DeHaas, Martin Cryder, Michael Groscolp, Simeon Brand, 'Frederick Deigh, Henry Wails, Sam. Sleight, Levi Simeon, Doctor Light, John Clendinin, George Free, John Didde, George Hawk, Blacher's land, Daniel Wolf, Simeon Snider, Daniel Mawer, Geo. Shaddle, Cristley Snider, Phipil Reel, Michal Welker, Henry Minsler, Jacob Shaver, John Hackard, Jacob Covel, Andrew Rigla. West End of Berry— 1756. Adam Baum, Matthew Laird, William Spencer, Hugh Black, Thomas Black, James Ireland, John Laird, Adam Walker, Robert Taylor, William Breden, David Campbell, James Russell, Moses Patterson, John Cook, John Crockett, John Penelton, William Thompson, Lawrence McGill, Isaac Penel- ton, Moses Campbell, James Willey, William Sterrett, Samuel Murray, Robert Ramsey, James Walker, James Willson, William Mc- Cobb, William Drennan, James Semple, Thomas Park, Robert Bradshaw, Matthew Willson, Joseph Candor, Moses Willson, Stophel Shoop, Alexander Fleck, Adam Waggoner, James Carothers, Peter Barsh, John Singer, Jacob Couts, Dewalt Baker, Simon Singer, George Bombaugh, Henry Corber, Anthony Weirick, Peter Spengler, Peter Grossglas, David Etley, Edward Mar- tin, John Tice, John Fleming, George Beaver, Francis Newcomer, Henry Hart, Jacob Al- bright, Max Spidle, Peter Kinder, James Chambers, Andrew Robinson, James Clark, Thomas Hall, Robert Willson, John Carr, John Vanlear, James McOoye, Samuel Shaw, Robert Carothers, John Weir, Hugh Caroth- ers, Andrew Weir, George Wedaberger, Rob- WILLIAM AY RES. GEN. JOHN KEAN. ROBEI VS DAUPHIN COUNTY. 19 ert Armstrong, Andrew Hershey, John Mul- len, Martin Brand, Ulry Hipsher, James Russell, Jacob Bromek. Freemen — James Swaty, James Harris, Robert Brety, Thomas Care, John Bowman, John Clark, Robert McKee, James Vanleer, James Henry, James McCormick, Mr. Hipsher's stepson, one Ken- nedy at James Cander's, William Fomly. East Side of Berry— 1758. Robert Allison, Jacob Albright, Adam Burckholder, John Bowman, Joseph Berry- hill (weaver), Robert Boyd, William Boyd, Wendel Bow, John Campbell (Duncan's es- tate), John Campbell (McCord's land), James Campbell, Vincent Cooper, Michael Cassell, John Chestnut, Charles Clark, John Camp- bell, Anthony Carman, John Duncan, Leon- ard Deiuinger. Thomas Eakin, Nicholas Ebert, John Early, John Espy, George Espy, William Espy, Ludwick Elser, David Fos- ter, Robert Foster, Widow Foster, James Foster, Melchoir Flenckpow, Henry Freek, Philip Fishburn, John Gourly, Jacob Grove, Frederick Hummel, John Kay, Anthony Hemperly, George Henry, Patrick Hay, Robert Hay, Hugh Hay, Widow Hall, John Hall, David Johnson, Adam Kettering, Felty Kettering, John Keesemer, Patrick Kelly, George Kelly, Stophel Liverton, Jacob Long- necker, Jacob Leman, John Logan, Thomas Logan, Felix Landis, Jr., Frederick Morral, John Montgomery, David Mitchel, Wendel Minick, Andrew Moor, William Moor, John Moor, John Maybane, John Maybane, Jr., Jacob Martin, Robert Mordah, Samuel Moor, Widow McCallen, Robert McCallen, John McCullough, Robert McCleerv, William Mc- Cord, Neil McCallister, Thos. McCallen, John McCallister, John McQueen, Josiah Mc- Queen, John McQueen, Jr., Nathaniel Nes- bit, John Over, Widow Binneogle, Moses Potts, Jacob Brunk, Abraham Reamer, Philip Reamer, Abraham Reigal, John Roan, David Rea, Conrad Rash, Andrew Roan, John Rea, William Robinson, Will- iam Sawyer, Christly Snyder, John Sawyer, Jacob Steely, Christly Stickley, George Bals- bach, iLumbard Shellan, Widow Sloan, Peter Dollenbough, Felty Dollenbough, John Tanner, David Taylor, William Willson, John Walker, Henry Walker, James Walter, John Walker, Conrad Washhon, Archibald Walker, James Willson, James Walker. Freemen — Joseph Carmony, Thomas Mit- chel, James Carson, James Morton, Robert Kennedy, John Mordah, Robert Mordah, Jr. [I have been Eleven Days taking the re- turn of the within Township. Robert Mordah. December 20th, 1758.] West Side of Berry— 1758. Jacob Albright, Robert Armstrong, Widow Blackburn, Anthony Blessly, Michael Bach- man, Thomas Bell (blacksmith), Will- iam Bredan, Hugh Black, Martin Brand, Adam Baum, Peter Barsh, George Boni- baugh, George Beaver, Dewalt Baker, Thomas Black, Arthur Chambers (for James Chambers' land), William & John Carson, Hugh Carothers, James Clark, James Carothers, Jacob Couts, Joseph Candor, Robert Cryder, Arthur Chambers, Robert Chambers, Moses Campbell, John Crocket, Adam Dalker, William Drennan, David Etley, George Frey, John Fleming, Michael Gensel, Michael Hoover, Jr., Ulry Hipsher, Frederick Hummel, Adam Harn- aker, Thomas Hall, Andrew Hershey, Jr., Michael Hoover, John Harris, Esq., James Ireland, John Carr, Peter Kinder, John Laird, Matthew Laird, Felix Landis, Samuel _ Murray. Lewis Murray, John Newcomer, ATbert Nelson, James Nelson, Robert Nelson, Francis Newcomer, Thomas Park, Moses Patterson, John Porterfield, Samuel Reed, James Russell, Sr., James Russell, Robert Ramsey, Andrew Robinson,William Strieker, Stoffel Shoop, William Starrett, Daniel Straw, Geo. Stevenson, Esq., William Spen- cer, Mathias Stahl, Peter Speugler, Simon Singer, John Singer, Philip Shuger, Widow Semple, Max Spidle, James Shaw, Alexan- der Sterrett, Jacob Stoufi'er, Robert Taylor, John Tice, John Vanlear, John Vance, John Willson (non-resident land), George West- berry, Conrad Wolfley, Adam Waggoner, Matthew Willson, Robert Walker, Moses Willson, Samuel Walker, Anthony Weirick, Lawrence McGill, Edward McConnal, Hec- tor McClain, Samuel McCormick, William McComb, Robert McKee, Widow McKee. Freemen — James Harris, George Shinlin, Lawrence Strieker, Frederick Gassier, John McCollough, James Vanlear, James Henry, James Snoddv, John Waugh, Andrew Lenny, James Fenton, James Walker, John Bow- man. Berry Township — 1769. Adam Slaymaker, Alexander Fleck, An- drew Bayer, Abraham Strickler, Anna Ire- land, Abraham Derr, Andrew Shredly, An- 20 HISTORICAL REVIEW thony Blessly, Abraham Copa, Archy Mont- gomery, Adam Thomas, Adam Baum, Bedy Blackburn, Bernard Queen, Christy Stouffer, Jennie Chambers, Cassel Beyers, Christly Smith, Christly Brunner, Christly Alleman, David McHorter, Galloway's land, David Clinn, David From, Benjamin Hershey, David Johnson, Felix Landis, Frederick Hess, Frederick Zeller, Frederick Brands- letter, Frederick Shott, George Balsbaugh, George Pfeil, Henry Slaymaker, Henry Lan- dis, Henry Fritz, Handel Wentz, Henry Hoover, John Semple, John Kaufman, John Brindel, John Hamaker, John Laird, Jacob Haldeman, John Raysor, John Borrish, John Singer, Jacob Smith, John Hershey, Jacob Lime, Joseph Brinn, James Russel, Jacob Metzger, John Abler, John Witmer, James Shaw, Jacob Ross, Joseph Kinder, John Carr, Jacob Nissly, Isabel Hall, Joseph Reif, John Fleming, John Evans, John Parthe- more, Moses Wilson, Martin Houser, Ma- thias Young, Moses Campbell, Mathias Bricket, Max Spidle & Son, Matthew Laird, Martin Brand, Michael Hoover, Nicholas Bass, Peter Berst, Peter Bucks, Peter Gros- glass, Robert Crotter, Robert McKee, Robert Walker, Robert Dollar, Robert Briekey, Galloway's land, Robert Allison, Robert Ramsey, David Ramsey, Stophel Alliman, Oliver Ramsey, Samuel Rich, Galloway's land, Sarah Chambers, Samuel Clark, George Bower, Christopher Bogner, Andrew Rid- linger, Martin Reaf, Adam Dean, Michael Kramer, Widow Wetherholt, Peter Spate, Jacob Reigert, Christian King. Freemen — Frederick Stahl, Daniel Staper. Derry Township — 1770. Robert Allison. Stophel Alliman, John Abler, Christy Alliman, Jacob Albright, George Balsbaugh, Elisha Blackburn, Peter Bucks, Anthony Blessly, Martin Brand, Peter Berst, Cassel Beyers, Adam Baum, Martin Brand, Ludwick Brand, John Boor- ish, Nicholas Bass, Joseph Brim, George Bails, Mathias Bricker, Christley Braneer, John Parthemore, Abraham Copa, Daniel Clim, Moses Campbell, Sarah Chambers, Samuel Clark, John Carr, Robert Crotter, Isaac Chambers, Abraham Derr, William Denn, Jacob Dudmilen, William Ears, John Evans, Alexander Fleck, Henry Fretz, John Fleming, David From, Peter Grosglas, Jos- eph Galloway, Archy Montgomery, John Gingrich, Adam Hamaker, Frederick Hess, John Hamaker, Jacob Haldeman, Michael Huber, Henry Hamaker, Andrew Hershey, David McHorten, Isabell Hall, Anna Ireland, David Johnson, John Kaufman, Jacob Kass, Robert McKee, Joseph Kinder, Adam Lam- bert, Henry Landis, Peter Landis, Mathew Laird, William Laird, John Laird, Jacob Linn, Wendel Minek, Jacob Max, Jacob Metzger, Elias Nagly, Henry Nover, Jacob Nissly, John Prentill, William Brinton, Bern- hard Queen, John Raysor, James Russell, Samuel Reith, Thomas Ramsey, Robert Ramsey. Joseph Reif, Stophel Rernsway, Max Spidle, Andrew Sherdly, Max Spidle (inmate), Christly Stouffer, John Singer, Christ!}' Smith, Abraham Strickler, Fred- erick Shott, Jacob Smith, James Shaw, Daniel Sharrat, John Sampel, Ulry Sharr, William Shaw, Stophel Shoop, Adam Thomas, Henry Thomas, Moses Wilson, Wendel Wentz, John Witmer, Robert Walker, James Welsh, Matthew Young, Frederick Zeller. Frederick Town— 1770. Peter Spare, Jacob Reigert, Sussanah Wetherholt, Bastian Crawas, John Cramer, Christian King, Frederick Hummel, Widow Emerick, Ludwick Shad, Jacob Haman, Andrew Ridlinger, Adam Deen, Bernard Fridley, Jacob Myer, Christopher Bogner, John Philips, Jacon Isaac, Henry Bessem, Andrew Herauf, Henry Sheaffer. Freemen — Henekel Ebert, Wm. Krap, Bernard Folk, Samuel Hall, Jacob Fridley, George Shoop. East End of Hanover Return — 1750. Joseph Willson's land, 100 a.; John Dixon, 100 a.; Hugh McQown, 100 a.; John Ramsey, 100 a.; Edward McMurray, 100 a.; Jacob Stuckey (upon a rented place), Mathias Plouts, 100 a.; William Stover, 100 a.; Jacob Stover, 100 a.; Thomas Strain, 50 a.; John Myers, 100 a.; William Woods, 100 a.; Robert Strain, 50 a.; Joseph Todd, 100 a.; John Todd, 100 a.; Walter Bell, 140 a.; Jos. Mc- Courtney, 50 a.; James Dixon, 100 a.; Will- iam Thomson, 50 a.; John Strain, 100 a.; Robert Heslet & Porterfield (upon a rented place), John Crawford, 100 a.; William Rob- inson, 100 a.; Peter Stuart's land, 100 a.; Humphrey Cunningham, 100 a.; Stophel Sees, 100 a.; Henry Hover, 100 a.; Samuel Grew, 50 a.; Thomas Shonla, 100 a.; John Young, 200 a.; Adam Reed, 200 a.; John Sloan, 100 a.; John Sloan, 100 a.; Samuel Sloan, 100 a,; William Young, 200 a.; Joseph Clark, 100 a.; Abraham Williams, 200 a.; \ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 21 Jack Williams, 100 a.; William Clark, 100 a.; George Titel, 100 a.; Jonathan Hide (free- man), Robert Gibson (freeman), Joseph Haupt, 100 a.; Hugh Gilliland, 150 a.; John Foster, 100 a.; Wido w Nid ig, 100 a.; John •Andrew, 100 a. 'Durst Bnghtbill, 200 a.; William Watson's land, 100 a.; Robert Ber- ger (a poor man), Brice Innis, 200 a.; John Morton, 50 a.; Thomas Prest, 200 a,; John , 150 a.; Jos. Greenlee, 50 a.; John Thomson, 40 a.; Andrew McMehon, 40 a.; Anthony McCreight, 50 a.; George Shekley (upon a rented place), John Creage, 160 a.; Patrick Gillespie, 100 a.; John Grevy, 100 a.; Alexander Thomson, 100 a.; Alexander Sloan, 100 a.; Joseph Grevy, 100 a.; Samuel , 100 a.; John Brown, 100 a.; Barnet McNitt, 50 a.; John McCloone, 50 a.; Jacob Ricar, 50 a.; Adam McNiley, 50 a.; John Henderson, 50 a.; John Andrews, 100 a.; Patrick Brown, 50 a.; Lazarus Stuart, 100 a.; John Coningham, 100 a.; William Coningham, 100 a.; Joseph Stuart, 200 a.; Leonard Longe, 100 a.; Walter Mc- Farland's land, 150 a.; Peter Walmer, 100 a.; Joseph Smiley, 80 a.; Jacob Moser, 50 a.; Moses Vance, 100 a.; John Bruner, 100 a.; Peter Hetrick, 100 a.; John Kechiler, 50 a.; John Gilliland, 100 a.; Henry Bachman, 100 a.; Mathias P ,100 a.; Philip Maur, 100 a.; Mike H , 50 a,; George Shep- ard, 100 a.; Paul Shepard, 50 a.; Joseph Young, 50 a.; Martin Light, 50 a.; , 100 a.; Young John Tike, 50 a.; John Toops, 100 a.; Jacob Toops, 100 a.; Roudey Hauk, 100 a.; Peter Bucher, 30 a.; Philip Colpe, 50 a.; , 50 a.; Benjamin Clark, 100 a.; Joseph Williams, 100 a.; Widow Tittle, 100 a.; Anthony Rosen- borne, 200 a.; John Stuart, 100 a.; Jacob Ricar, 30 a.; Robert Hinkroad, luO a.; Con- rad Ick, 50 a.; Jonathan Hume (freeman), Robert Gibson (freeman), Frederick (freeman). East End of Hanover— 1756. Durst Brightbill, Andrew Karsnits, John Foster, John Young, Martin Light, William Young, James Williams, Joseph Hoof, Daniel Angony, Samuel Sloan, John Sloan, Mathias Door, James Clark, Isaac Williams, John Stuart, James Young, John Andrew, Adam Reed, Esq., Benjamin Clark, George Tittle, John Forney, John Dubbs, John Weaver, Rudy"Hduk, Jacob Dubbs, Anthony Rosen- bom, John Tibbin, Jr., John Tibbin, Sr., George Sheffer, Devolt Angony, William Clark, Peter Hedrick, Nicholas Winter, Adam Harper, James Stuart, Lazarus Stuart, Patrick Brown, John Cunningham, Henry Weaver, Stophel Sees, Adam McNelly, Jacob Rigard, Thomas Price, John Crawford, Will- iam Graham, Alexander Martin, William Thomson, John Mire, James Dixon, Walter Bell, William Woods, James Todd, James McCurry, Christopher Ploutz, Brice Innis, George Miller, Isaac Sharp, Jacob Stover, William Stover, John Jacob Stover, John Thomson, John Dixon, William James, Widow Cunningham, Leonard Miller, John Anderson, Anthony McCreight, James Mc Crory. Freemen — William Wootsen, John Hume, Thomas Hume, John McClure, Sam- uel Endsworth, John Compbler, John Egter- son, Anthony McCreight. West End of Hanover — 1756. Mathew Snoddy, Joseph Willson, John McCormick, Henry McCormick, Adam Ham- aker, Widow Parks, Lorance Ralican, David McClenaghen.Sr., David McClenaghen, John McNeely, James Finney, Thomas Finney, Robert Snodgrass, Robert Love, Samuel Young, Daniel Shaw, John Woods, Charles McClure, John Taylor, John Hutchinson, Daniel Brown, Widow Rodgers, Seth Rodg- ers, Samuel Stewart, Hugh Rogers, Wm. Rog- ers, Joseph McKnight, James Baird, William Thompson, William Truesdell, Matthew Thornton, Francis McClure, William Rogers, John Brown, Alexander McElhenny, Sam- uel Robinson, Thomas French, James Finney, James French, Thomas Sharp,John Sharp, John Cooper, William Cooper, John Thomp- son, David Furgison, William Allen, John McClure, James Wright, Thomas Robinson (miller), Michael McNeely, James Robinson, John Stuart, Thomas McMullin, John Mil- ler, Robert Martin, Samuel Stuart, Gyon Strain, James Rippeth, Robert Wallace, James Willson, Matthew Taylor, Hugh Will- son, Antoney Ealor, William Galbraith, Ben- jamin Wallace, Samuel Barnett, Robert Por- terfield, Joseph Hutchinson, Robert Mont- gomery, Philip Ambrister. — Francis Mc- Clure, Collector. Hanover Assessment — 1769. Samuel Sterret, 150 a.; John Shergs, 100 a.; Archibald Sloan, 150 a.; Samuel Sloan, 150 a.; John Stuart, 200 a.; James Stuart, 200 a.; Lazarus Stuart, 200 a.; George Shever, lo0 a.; James Ripeth, 100 a.; Hugh Ripeth, 100 a.; William Ripeth, 50 a.; James 22 HISTORICAL REVIEW Robinson, 200 a.; E. Rosenbery, 100 a.; Effey Robinson, 260 a.; James Riddel, 150 a.; James Riddel, Jr., 150 a.; Ketren Rogers, 100 a.; John Rogers, 100 a.; Adam Rogers, 100 a.; Adam Rogers, 80 a.; Philip Robin- son, 190 a.; Joseph Ripeth, 80 a.; George Rogers, 100 a.; James Rogers, 200 a.; Jacob Richer, 100 a.; Thomas Robinson, 100 a.; Adam Reed, Esq., 290 a.; Christian Ramberey, 100 a.; Robert Huston, 150 a.; Joseph Hutchison, 120 a.; Joseph Hutchison, 150 a.; John Hay, 100 a.; Robert Hume, 190 a.; Bartholmew Heans, 100 a.; John Hutchison, 200 a.; Adam Harper, 320 a.; Peter Hetrick, 150 a.; Joseph Huff, 150 a.; Ruddy Hooke, 100 a.; John Henderson, 100 a,; John Hill, 200 a.; Thomas Hume, 100 a.; John Halo- back , James Beard, 100 a.; Robert Bell, 255 a.; William Brown, 150 a.; William Barnet, 150 a.; Andrew Brown, 100 a.; Will- iam Brandon, 100 a.; Daniel Brown, 100 a.; Thomas Bell, 100 a.; Thomas Bell, 180 a.; Martha Barnet, 200 a.; Samuel Brown, 100 a.; John Brown, 200 a.; John Brown, 100 a.; William Brown, 100 a.; George Brightbill, 218 a,; Barnet Besore, 100 a.; Mathias Besor, 100 a.; Jacob Besor, 100 a.; William Cooper, 100 a.; Adam Clemar, 50 a.; John McCol- lough, 150 a.; William Clark, 150 a.; Will- iam Clark; Benjamin Clark, 200 a.; James Clark, 90 a.; John Campbell, 200 a.; William McClure ; Mary Conyngham, 100 a.; Elizabeth Conyngham, 200 a.; «=Ajohn Crawford, 100 a.; Frances McClure, 100 a.; James McClure, 100 a.; John Craw- ford, Jr., 50 a.; Henry Counts, 80 a.; James McClure, 150 a.; James Parke, 100 a.; Thomas Price, 65 a.; Mary Price, 120 a.; Robert Por- terfield, 100 a.; Matthew Snodey, 120 a.; Robert Snodgrass, 120 a.; Joseph Snodgrass, 140 a.; John Stren, 100 a.; John Smiley, 100 a.; George Smiley, 100 a.; Daniel Shaw, 150 a.; Samuel Stuart, 150 a.; John Stuart, 100 a.; John Swan, 100 a.; John Tibney, Sr., 100 a.; John Tubs, 100 a.; Jacob Tubs, 200 a.; George Tittel, 150 a.; William Thompson (weaver), 100 a.; William Ferguson, 200 a.; Thomas French, 100 a.; John Foster, 211 a.; Walter McFarland, 200 a.; Ruddy Fray, 200 a.; John Fox, 200 a.; Thomas Finey, 50 a.; James Finey, 100 a.; James Finey, Sr., ISO a.; Thomas Finey, 50 a.; James French, 50 a.; James Low ; Samuel Young, 50 a.; William Young, 230 a.; John Young, 295 a.; Robert Martin, 100 a.; Robert Mont- gomery, 80 a.; John Montgomery, 250 a.; Thomas McMullen, 150 a. Freemen — John Parke (weaver), James Petticrew (weaver), George McMullen (weaver), William Clark, John McClure (weaver), George Shanklen (weaver), David Stren (shoemaker), William Dermond (weaver), Samuel Robinson, Robert Hill, John Wilken (schoolmaster), Hugh Willson, James Andrew (blacksmith), James Andrew, John McFarland (carpenter), Will- iam Willson; William McElheney 200 a.; Samuel Endsworth, 100 a.; Doctor John Letes ; Sebastian Kinsner, 150 a.; Will- iam Allen, 200 a.; Joseph McNutt, 100 a.; Matthew Gelor, 100 a.; Robert Brown, 100 a.; Mary Dermond, 200 a.; James Wright, 100 a.; Matthias Poor, 100 a.; Patrick Brown, 90 a.; William Diver (tailor); John Dixon, 250 a.; James Dixon, 200 a.; John Andrew, 150 a.; John Andrew, 200 a.; Tim- othy McGuire, 200 a.; James McQiiown, 265 a.; John McQuown, 299 a.; Brice Innis, 229 a.; William James, 190 a.; John Gettey; William Graham, 111 a.; Edward Mc- Glanigen, 100 a.; William Graham, 130 a.; John Gililand, 100 a.; James Greenlee, 100 a.; John Graham, 100 a.; Hugh Glenn, 50 a.; James Todd, 200 a.; John Thompson, 200 a .. James Taggert ; John Thomson, 130 a.; William Thornton, 100 a.; William Thomson, 80 a.; William Trousdal, 200 a.; John Thomson, 100 a.; John Tibens, 100 a.; John Taylor, 150 a.; James Willson, 199 a.; Hugh Willson, 199 a.; Robert Wallace, 200 a.; Joseph Willson, 100 a.; Samuel Walkers, 150 a.; John Woods, 100 a.; James Willson, 100 a.; Joseph Willson, 103 a.; Andrew Woods, 190 a.; Thomas Willson (weaver); Peter Walmer, 130 a.; James Williams, 98 a.; John Weaver, 100 a.; James Willson, 200 a.; William Wattson, 100 a.; Henry xMc- Cormick, 150 a.; John McCord, 100 a.; David McClanochan, 150 a.; John McClancchan, 150 a.; John McCormick, 100 a.; Anten Mc- Creight, 80 a.; William McClure, 90 a.; Thomas McClure, 90 a.; John McClure, 100 a.; Eleanor McClure, 150 a.; William Mc- Clintock, 390 a.; Alexander McColm, 100 a.; John Cameron (one cow), William Gargin (one cow), John Glenn (one cow). Hanover Assessment— 1782. Capt. William Allen, Joseph Allen, James Andrew, Widow Andrew, Francis Alberthal, Nicholas Alberthal, Michael Boughman, John Brown, Sr., William Brown, Esq., Samuel Bell, Widow Baird, William Brown, Samuel Brown, Jr., Philip Brand, John Brown, Joseph Barnet, William Branden, Jacob Bowen, / 1 DAUPHIN COUNTY. 23 Andrew Brown, George Brouse, Michael Brown, Philip Bomgartner, Peter Bridbile, John Bridbile, Capt. Daniel Bradley, Balzer Bomgartner, John Bear, Robert Bell, John Backer, John Bomgartner, David Caldwell, Jacob Cook, Esq., Andrew Cooper, James Cal- ' hoon, Richard Crawford, John Cooper,Widow Crawford, Joseph Grain, William Cathcart, George Crain, Patrick Cunningham, Capt. Ambrose Crain, Widow Campbell, Benjamin Clark, Jr., Michael Cunkle, Andrew Carvery, Henry Clover, John Craig, James Caldwell, James Dixon's widow, Richard Dixon, Sankey Dixon, Richard Dearmond, John Dollinger, Peter Ebersole, Robert Ewing, Christian Earley, Josias Espy, John Entsworth, Eman- uel Tuye, Samuel Ferguson, Michael Finlaw, Adam Firebough, Thomas Finey, Robert Fieoman, John Ferguson, Widow French, Anthony Fox, Richard Finley, Samuel Finey, Casper Freeman, Thomas Frederick, Robert Folten, Timothy Green, Esq., Joseph Green, John Graham, Hugh Glenn, James Graham, Capt. William Graham, Henry Graham, Henry Graham in trust, Robert Greenlee, Curtis Grubb & Co., Christian Hu- ber, John Herring, Andrew Horner, Adam Hamaker, John Hume, Leonard Humbarger, Joseph Hutchison, Abraham Host, James Hamble, John Harper, Conrad Helm, Henry Hess, William Hedrick, Peter Hedrick, George Hedrick, ThomasHume, Widow Hill, Isaac Harrison, David Hoy, John H uber, George Haynes, Joseph Hutchison, Sr., Rich- ard Johnson, James Johnson, Israel Low, Andrew Kerr, Robert Kenaday, Thomas Ken- nedy, Andrew Killinger, Samuel Kearsley, Ludwig Kleck, Peter Kingrey, Daniel King, Maj. Abraham Latcha, Widow Leidy, Jacob Lose, John Lose, Henry Lowmiller, Widow Low, John McClintock, William Montgom- ery, Esq., William Montgomery, Capt. Will- iam McCullough, William Miskimons, James McMullen, John McCown, John McCown in trust, William Michael, John McCormick's widow, Robert Moody, Tbomas McNear, Widow McCormick, James McClure, Conrad Moyer, George Minig, Jacob Mover, Killian Mark, George Mpase ; Jacoh Millen, John Mc- Cord, Daniel Musser, William McFarland, Michael Moura, John McCallen, John Mc- Callen in trust, Capt. James McCreight, Thomas McCord, David McGuire, Martin Miley, Barnard McNutt, Daniel Miller, James Porter, James Parks, Robert Porterfield, Mi- chael Poise, Joseph Pirkey, Nicholas Poor, Frederick Peasore, Mathias Peasore, George Peasore, George Peasore, John Bruner, John Pickel, James Pet, Col. John Rogers, Jacob Righard, William Robinson, Jacob Ram, James Ripeth, James Robinson, William Ripeth, James Rogers, Widow Ram, Jere- miah Rogers, William Riddle, William Rog- ers, John Robinson, John Rouck, Samuel Robinson, George Rumberger, Peter Rambol, Peter River, John Raver, David Ramsey, William Ramsey, Philip Rank, Martin R . George Ramsey & Co., John Romatch, John Righard, John Righard in trust, Jacob Road, Adam Stone, Balzer Stone, John Snodgrass, Samuel Sturgeon, Widow Swan, Samuel Stew- art, John Snyder, Robert Sturgeon, Peter Spelsbough, William Snodgrass, John Ster- ritt, Henry Sharp, Jacob Sant, Jacob Sprecher, John Simmerman, Ulre} r Sach- ery, William Snody, Henry Sigler, Widow Stewart, John Shuby, Michael Seltzer, Arch- ibald Sloan, Widow Stewart, William Stew- art, Q. M., Philip Seidensticker, Nicholas Snyder, Peter Smelzers, William Sloan, Henry Shue, Abraham Stine, John Sy- moif, Alexander Sloan, Widow Strean, John Shue, Ludwig Searing, Valentine SEouffler, John Tod, David Tod, Robert Templeton, James Tagart, William Trous, John Thompson, John Thompson, Sr., George Title, William Thome, Jacob Tups, John Tubbin, Jacob Tubbins, James Tod, Capt. James Wilson, Tbomas Walker, Widow White, Andrew Water, George Ward, James Waller, Andrew Wilson, Hugh Wilson, James Wilson, Sr., George Wallmore, John Weaver, Jacob Wolf, Deobald Wentling, Christian Wingard, Abraham Wingard, Peter Walmore, Sr., Peter Wallmore, John Winter, Bartholmew Wentle, William Young, Jr., James Young. Inmates — Benjamin Fulton, Jacob Houck, John Martin, Robert Fulton, Neal Matten, John Elder, Alexander Foster, John Patterson, David Moffett, Francis Fer- guson, David Kingrey, William Clockey, James Wilson, Robert Lues, Hugh Morris, Valentine Spelsbough, George Bruner, Fred- erick Bickel, John Stover, Michael Moyer, John Moore, Patrick Gallent, James Bradden, Robert McFarland, William Fleeman, John Dunlay, Robert Strain, David Hays, Alex. ander Mc , James Johnson, Alexander Hechet, William Cunningham, Charles Mc- Elroy, Hugh Jolly, Henry Menig, George Maura, John Pitre, John McBride, John Young (smith), Smith, Andrew Young, Henry Bruner, John Wallmore, James Robin- son, Jacob Creamor, Peter Weiry, John Arm- 24 HISTORICAL REVIEW strong, George Espy, Adam Weaver, Eave Huffnagle. Freemen — John Young, Nicholas Bruner, John Bruner, Henry Stone, Henry Peasore, Duncan Sinkler, Martine Miller, William Hume, Hugh Rippelly, Edward Striddle, John Morrison. People living over the mountain — John Smiley, Jacob Graff, Jacob Fealer, George Unger, Peter Bucher, Casper Grasson, Christian Fox, Thomas Smiley, David Petticrue, Conrad Smith, John Shups, George Sider, Abraham Alles, John Carverry, Peter Kling. CHAPTER III. Summary of Events up to the Struggle for Inde- pendence. Proceeding onward, with our brief history of Dauphin county and the lists of its early settlers, we find that about 1740 the influx of emigration, especially of the Scotch-Irish, was so great that family after family re- moved down the Cumberland Valley to the Potomac and beyond, into Virginia and the Carolinas. This tide of settlers was one con- tinued stream until the thunders of the Revo- lution checked emigration to America. They can be traced from their resting place among their relations and friends in the townships of Paxtang, Derry and Hanover, to their de- scendants of the present day, who are promi- nent among the representative people of the South and West. The assessment lists, of which we have given, contain probably double the number of names found later on, showing how these people, pioneers of the wilderness, like bees swarmed out from the parent hive, and sought, perchance, more congenial localities. Limited as we must be, in this historical sketch, we find it impossi- ble to dwell fully upon the important events which transpired in the early days of the hardy pioneers. Volumes could be written, upon their trials, upon their endurance, and upon the remarkable events in which they were prominent actors in Pennsylvania his- tory. A summary of the most important phases of that history is all that can be given in this connection, reference being had to other works which furnish not only a fuller, but a better insight into the beginnings of Dauphin county history. Harris' trade with the Indians continued to increase, and Harris' Ferry became known far and wide, not only to the red men, but to the white race in foreign countries. During John Harris' frequent visits to Philadelphia he met at the house of his friend Shippen, Miss Esther Say, like him- self not over young, from his native York- shire, and in the latter part of the year 1720 married her. The wedding took place either at the Swedes church, Wicaco, or at Christ church, both being members of the Church of England. Among the early colonists who settled in Philadelphia were a number of the name of Say, but to which family Esther Harris was connected is not to be ascertained with certainty. She was kinswomen to the Shippens, and of course respectably con- nected. A remarkable woman, she was also well calculated to share the love, the trials, the hardships and the cabin of the intrepid pioneer. In 1721-22 their first child, Elizabeth, was born; in 1725 their second, Esther Harris, and in October, 1727, their first son, John Harris. This was the founder of Harris- burg. The statement that he was the first white child born west of the Conewago hills is not correct. There were settlers beyond, along the Swatara, as early as 1718 ; and it is natural to suppose that in many a log cabin the sunshine of babyhood gladdened the hearts of the hardy pioneer, and who also attained mature age. The parents car- ried their child when nearly a year old to Philadelphia, where he was baptized on the 22d of September, 1728, as they had pre- viously done with their other children. That of Esther Harris took place August 31, 1726, according to the parish register of Christ church, but we have not been able to ascer- tain the date of the baptism of the eldest child. Until this period (1728) the country lying between the Conewago hills and the Kittoch- tinny mountains was owned, or rather claimed, by the Five Nations. It is true, the Scotch-Irish settlers had been pushed within these bounds ten years previously by the very Provincial authorities who destroyed their cabins on land alread}' purchased. The treaty of 1728 opened up this vast and rich valley to the venturesome. Filling up rapidly, on May 10, 1729, the Assembly passed " An act for the erecting the upper part of the Province of Pennsylvania lying towards the Susquehanna, Conestogoe, Don- negal, etc., into a county," to be called Lan- caster. At the first court in and for said DAUPHIN COUNTY. 25 county, November 3, 1730, at Posthlethwaite's, a petition was presented hy John Harris, among others, "praying that he may be recommended to the governor as a suitable person to trade with the Indians," and was allowed per curiam. This, of course, was necessary in the change of counties ; hereto- fore the application passed through the court of Chester county, and in this connec- tion we may remark that among the Chester county records as early as 1722 is to be found the name of John Harris, " on the Susqua- hannah." Subsequently he made applica- tion to the same authority to "sell rum by the small," which was granted. In 1732, with the desire of establishing an additional trading post, Harris built a store- house at the mouth of the Juniata. The last purchase (1728) not extending this far, the Indians objected to it, especially Sassonan and Shickalamy, who wrote through their interpreters to the governor, informing him of the fact, and also to John Harris, com- manding him to desist from making a plan- tation at the point referred to. The author- ities made no objection. By virtue of a warrant from the Proprie- taries of Pennsylvania, bearing date January 1, 1725-6, five hundred acres of land were granted to John Harris, father of the founder of Harrisburg; and subsequently, on the 17th of December, 1733, by a patent, three hun- dred acres of allowance land, upon which he had commenced a clearing, on the pres- ent site of the city, about the year 1707. The land included in the latter patent ex- tended from what is now the line of Cum- berland street some distance south of the present north boundary of the city, and in- cluding also a part of the present site of the city, with its several additions. Until the year 1735-6 there was no regu- larly constructed road to the Susquehanna, but at a session of the Provincial Council held in Philadelphia January 22, 1735-6, on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Chester and Lancaster counties, "setting forth the Want of a High Road in the Remote parts of the said Counties where the petitioners are seated, and that a very commodious one may be laid out from the Ferry of John Harris, on Susquehannah, to fall in with the High Road leading from Lancaster town at or near the Plantation of Edward Kennison, in the Great Valley in the County of Chester," it was ordered that viewers be appointed who shall make a return of the same, "together with a Draught of the said Road." Subse- quently this was done, and the highway opened from the Susquehanna to the Dela- ware. The most interesting of the early or pio- neer roads, historically considered, is that which was laid out through the territory lying west of the Susquehanna river — from " Harris' Ferry towards Potomac." It is the most interesting, because for a period of seventy years it was the great highway up and down which passed the produce of that large and fertile region ; because in the early provincial wars to which the Paxtang, Derry, and Hanover settlements gave many of their fathers and sons, it was the way by which they marched to meet the enemy and by which they marched to receive greetings from homes made safe by their valor ; and because it has the unique distinction of hav- ing been the first effort of our forefathers to connect the wilderness with the civilization which la}' beyond. It swept by our borders on the north and on the west; and by reason of its location became the pioneer road of Western and Southern Pennsylvania. It was laid out six years before Cumberland county was created, and while all the territory west of the Susquehanna was within the jurisdic- tion of the courts at Lancaster. Hence in the archives at Lancaster is the only record now attainable of the various steps by which this road came into being. It was in con- troversy for nine years. The first trace of it is in 1735. It was surveyed by courses and distances and ordained as a lawful road in 1744. We have said that the first trace of this pioneer road appears in 1735. It was in November of that year when a petition was presented to the " Worshipful the Jus- tices of the Court of Quarter Session " at Lan- caster, from inhabitants on the west side of the Susquehanna river, opposite to Paxtang, praying that a roadway be laid out " from John Harris' Ferry towards Potomac." The petition was favorably regarded, and Randle Chambers, James Peat, James Silvers, Thomas Eastland, John Lawrence and Abraham Endless were appointed the viewers, with power in four of them to act. They reported a route for the road at the next sitting of the court, but the view had developed the usual result of great neighborhood agitation. In the winter of 1735, it is recorded that there met at the house of Widow Piper in Ship- pensburg a number of persons from along the Conedoguinet and Middle Spring to re- 26 HISTORICAL REVIEW monstrate against the road passing through "the barrens" and to ask that it be made through the Conedoguinet settlement as more populous and more suitable. When, therefore, the viewers made their report in February, 1736, they were confronted with the petitions of a " considerable number of inhabitants in those parts," who set forth that the said road, as it is laid, is hurtful to many of the plantations, is " further about, and is more difficult to clear" than if it was laid more to the southward. They, there- fore, prayed that a review of the same be made b}' "persons living on the east side of the Susquehanna." This conveys a delicate suggestion that personal or other interests had influenced the previous viewers, two of whom lived on the line as laid out. The court granted a review and appointed Will- iam Ren nick, Richard Hough, James Arm- strong, Thomas Mays, Samuel Montgomery and Benjamin Chambers, tf> " make such alterations in said road as may seem to them necessary for the public good." Some of these lived west of the Susquehanna — others east of it. So the court did not fully share the suspicion of the remonstrants, but con- ceded something to the excitement of the moment. Little change, however, in the route was made, and to-day the turnpike from Harrisburg to Chambersburg passes over this very pioneer highway which a century and a-half ago exercised the early settlers. This was the opening of the high- way to the undeveloped West. Well advanced in life, at the age of about seventy-five, after having for several years intrusted his business to his eldest son, still in his minority, in December, 1748, the first pioneer quietly passed away from earth, having previously made a request that his remains be interred underneath the shade of that tree so memorable to him. There his dust lies at rest on the banks of our beautiful river — within the hearing of its thundering at flood-tide, and the musical rippling of its pellucid waters in its subdued majesty and beauty. The oldestson, John Harris, who succeeded to the greatest portion of his father's estate, and who, in 1785, laid out the capital city of Pennsylvania, married, first, Elizabeth Mc- Clure, and, second, Mary Read, daughter of Capt. Adam Read, of Hanover, an officer of the Provincial service, was a prominent per- sonage during the Indian wars, and the principal military storekeeper on the frontier. His letters to the governors and the officials of the Province and others are of intense interest, and deserve to be collated by our antiquarians. Not models of style, it is true, but they give vivid descriptions of the peril- ous times in which our ancestors dwelt who made the then out-bounds of civilization flourish and " blossom as a rose." B3 7 a grant from Thomas Penn and Rich- ard Penn, Esqs., proprietaries, to John Har- ris, Jr., bearing date of record " ye 19th Feb- ruary, 1753," that gentlemen was allowed the right of running a ferr}' across the Sus- quehanna, from which originated the former name of the place, which previous to the or- ganization of the county was known far and near as Harris' Ferr}\ It appears from letters of John Harris, written to Governor Morris, that an Indian named Half King, also called Tanacharisson, died at his house on the night of the 1st of October, 1754. Rupp says that " he had his residence at Logstown,on the Ohio, fourteen miles below Pittsburgh, on the opposite side. George Washington visited him in 1753, and desired him to relate some of the particulars of a journey he had shortly before made to the French Commandant at Fort Duquesne." We find this note among the votes of As- sembly, 1754: "Dec. 17, Post Meridian, 1754. — The Committee of Accounts reported a balance of £10 15s. 4d. due to the said John Harris for his expenses, and £5 for his trouble, &c, in burying the Half-King and maintaining the sundry Indians that were with him." It may be interesting to know that the Half King was buried near the first John Harris at the foot of the mulberry tree. They had considerable trouble at Harris' Ferry during the French and Indian war, which extended over the period from 1754 to 1765. A petition from the inhabitants of the townships of Paxtang, Derry and Hano- ver, Lancaster county, bearing date July 22, 1754, and setting forth their precarious con- . dition, was presented and read in the Coun- cil on the 6th of August following. It bore the signatures of Thomas Forster, James Armstrong, John Harris, Thomas Simpson, Samuel Simpson, John Carson, David Shields, William M'Mullin, John Cuoit, Will- iam Armstrong, William Bell, John Dough- erty, James Atkin, Andrew Cochran, James Reed, Thomas Rutherford, T.McArthur, Will- iam Steel, Samuel Hunter, Thomas Mayes, James Collier, Henry Rennicks, Richard Mc- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 27 Clure. Thomas Dugan, John Johnson, Peter Fleming, Thomas Sturgeon, Matthew Tay- lor, Jeremiah Sturgeon, Thomas King, Rob- ert Smith, Adam Read, John Crawford, Thomas Crawford, Jonathan McClure, Thomas Hume, Thomas Steene, John Hume, John Creige, Thomas McClure, William Mc- Clure, John Rodgers, James Patterson, John Young, Ez. Sankey, John Forster, Mitchel Graham, James Toalen, James Galbraith, James Campbell, Robert Boyd, James Cham- bers, Robert Armstrong, Jno. Campbell, Hugh;Black, Thomas Black. At this period also we find an extensive correspondence between John Harris, Con- rad Weiser and others and Edward Shippen, complaining of the insecurity of life and property owing to the depredations of the Indians ; and their tenor is a continual and just complaint of the outrages committed by the savages, and urgent requests to the au- thorities for protection and arms, etc. On the 8th of January, 1756, a council with the Indians was held at the house of John Harris, at Paxtang, composed of Hon. Robert Hunter Morris, governor; James Hamilton and Richard Peters, secretaries ; Joseph Fox, commissioner, and Conrad Weiser, interpreter; two Indians of the Six Nations, called " The Belt of Wampum," a Seneca, and the " Broken Thigh," a Mohawk. The meeting was of an amicable character, and was only the preliminary step to a larger and more important council held the week following at Carlisle. One of the rea- sons for holding the council at the latter place was, " that there was but few con- veniences ' for the proper entertainment ' of the Governor and his company at Harris Ferry, and Mr. Weiser gave it as his opinion that it would be better to adjourn to Car- lisle." A second council was held here on the 1st of April, 1757. Present, the Rev. . John Elder, Captain Thomas McKee, Messrs. James Armstrong, Hugh Crawford, John Harris, William Pentrup, interpreter, and warriors from the Mohawks, Oneidas, Tus- caroras, Onondagoes, Nanticokes, Cayugas, Delawares, Senecas and Conestogoes, with their women and children. George Croghan, Esq., deputy agent to the Hon. Sir W. John- son, Bart., his majesty's sole agent and superintendent of the Six Nations, etc., was also present. This council was removed to Lancaster, owing to the number of Indians then encamped at Conestoga Manor where the remainder of the business was concluded. The most interesting event of this period was the extermination of the so-called Cones- toga Indians by the Paxtang Rangers. The situation of the frontiers succeeding the Pontiac war was truly deplorable, principally owing to the supineness of the Provincial authorities, for the Quakers, who controlled the government, were, to use the language of Capt. Lazarus Stewart, " more solicitous for the welfare of the blood-thirsty Indian than for the lives of the frontiersman." In their blind partiality, bigotry and political preju- dice, they would not readily accede to the demands of those of a different religious faith. Especially was this the case relative to the Presbyterians and Roman Catholics, both of whom were tolerated by mere suffer- ance. To them, therefore, was greatly attri- butable the reign of horror and devastation in the border counties. The government was deaf to all entreaties, and Gen. Amherst, commander of the British forces in America, did not hesitate to give his feelings an em- phatic expression — " The conduct of the Penn- sylvania Assembly" he wrote, " is altogether so infatuated and stupidly obstinate, that I want words to express my indignation thereat." Nevertheless, the sturdy Scotch-Irish and Germans of this section rallied for their own defense. The inhabitants of Paxtang and Hanover immediately enrolled themselves into several companies, the Rev. John Elder being their colonel. Lazarus Stewart, Matthew Smith and Asher Clayton, men of acknowledged military abil- ity and prowess, commanded distinct com- panies of Rangers. These brave men were ever on the alert, watching with eagle eye the Indian marauders who at this period swooped down upon the defenseless frontiers. High mountains, swollen rivers, or great distances never deterred or appalled them. Their courage and fortitude were equal to every undertaking, and woe betide the red men when their blood-stained tracks once met their eyes. The Paxtang Rangers were the terror of the Indians — they were swift on foot, excellent horsemen, good shots, skillful in pursuit or escape, dexterous as scouts and expert in manoeuvering. The murders in and around Paxtang, not- withstanding the vigilance of the Rangers, be- came numerous, and many a family mourned for some of their number shot by the secret foe or carried awa}' captive. The frontiers- men took their rifles with them to the field and to the sanctuary. Their colonel and 28 HISTORICAL REVIEW pastor placed his trusty piece beside him in the pulpit; and it is authoritatively stated that on one occasion old Derry meeting house was surrounded while he was preach- ing; but their spies having counted the rifles the Indians retired from their ambuscade without making an attack. Many were the murderous deeds perpe- trated by the savages — but where these came from was a mystery. Indians had been traced by the scouts to the wigwams of the so-called friendly Indians at Conestoga, and to those of the Moravian Indians in Northampton county. Suspicion was awakened, the ques- tions, "are these Christian Indians treacher- ous? are their wigwams the harbors of our deadly foe? do they conceal the nightly prowling assassin of the forest; the villain, who with savage ferocity tore the innocent babe from the bosom of its mother, where it had been quietly reposing, and hurled it in the fire? The mangled bodies of our friends cry aloud for vengeance." Such were the questions, surmises and expressions of the exasperated people on the frontiers, and well warranted, for on one occasion when the As- sembly were deaf to all entreaties and peti- tion, with the hope of arousing their sym- pathy the murdered were taken to Philadel- phia on wagons — when a prominent Quaker, with a sneer, remarked they were "only Irish." This unfeeling expression was re- membered by the Scotch-Irish of the fron- tiers. The Quakers who controlled the govern- ment, as heretofore remarked, "seemed re- solved," says Parkman, "that they would neither defend the people of the frontier or allow them to defend themselves, vehemently inveighed against all expeditions to cut off the Indian marauders. Their security was owing to their local situation, being confined to the eastern part of the Province." That such was the case, rather than to the kind feelings of the Indian toward them, is shown by the fact that of the very few living in ex- posed positions, several were killed. The inhabitants declared openly that they no longer confided in f,he professions of the governor or his advisers in the Assembly. Numbers of volunteers joined the Rangers of Northampton, Berks, Lancaster, York and Cumberland, who were engaged in tracing the midnight assassins. On the Manor, a portion of land surveyed for the Proprieta- ries, situated in Lancaster county, near where the borough of Columbia is now located, was settled a band of squalid, miserable Indians — the refuse of sundry tribes. Time and again they were suspected of murder and thievery, and their movements at this crisis were closely watched. Strange Indians were constantly coming and going. Colonel Elder under the date of September 13, 1763, thus wrote to Governor Hamilton, " I suggest to you the propriety of an imme- diate removal of the Indians from Conestoga and placing a garrison in their room. In case this is done, I pledge myself for the future security of the frontiers?' Subsequently, on taking charge of the executive affairs of the Province in October, Governor John Penn replied as follows: " The Indians of Conestoga have been rep- resented as innocent, helpless and depend- ent on this government for support. The faith of this government is pledged for their protection. I cannot remove them without adequate cause. The contract made with William Penn was a private agreement, afterwards confirmed hy several treaties. Care has been taken by the Provincial com- mittee that no Indians but our own visit Conestoga. Whatever can be faithfully exe- cuted under the laws shall be as faithfully performed ;" and yet Governor Penn in writing to Thomas Penn afterwards used this language : " Many of them," referring to the frontier inhabitants, " have had wives and children murdered and scalped, their houses burnt to the ground, their cattle destroyed, and from an easy, plentiful life are now become beggars. In short, not only in this Province, but in the neighboring governments is the spirit of the people in- veterate against the Indians." John Harris had previously made a simi- lar request : " The Indians here, I hope your honor will be pleased to be removed to some other place, as Idon't like their company." The Rangers finding appeals to the au- thorities useless, resolved on taking the law into their own hands. Several Indian mur- derers had been traced to Conestoga, and it was determined to take them prisoners. Captain Stewart, whose men ascertained this fact, acquainted his colonel of the object, who seemed rather to encourage his com- mand to make the trial, as an example was necessaiw to be made for the safety of the frontier inhabitants. The destruction of the Conestogas was not then projected. That was the result of the attempted capture. Parkman and Webster, following Rupp, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 29 state that Colonel Elder, learning of an in- tent to destroy the entire tribe, as they were about to set off rode after them command- ing them to desist, and that Stewart threat- ened to shoot his horse. Such was not the case. From a letter dated Paxtang, Decem- ber 16, 1763, written to Governor Penn, he says: "On receiving intelligence the 13th inst., that a number of persons were as- sembled on purpose to go and cut off the Conestoga Indians, in concert with Mr. Fors- ter, the neighboring magistrate, I hurried off an express with written message to that party ' entreating them to desist from such an undertaking, representing to them the unlawfulness and barbarity of such an ac- tion ; that it's cruel and unchristian in its nature, and would be fatal in its conse- quences to themselves and families ; that private persons have no right to take the lives of any under the protection of the Leg- islature; that they must, if they proceeded in that affair, lay their accounts to meet with a severe prosecution, and become liable even to capital punishment; that they need not expect that the country would endeavor to conceal or screen them from punishment, but that they would be detected and given up to the resentment of the government.' These things I urged in the warmest terms in order to prevail with them to drop the enterprise, but to no purpose." Not to be deterred, the Rangers reached the Indian settlement before daylight. The barking of some dogs discovered them and a number of strange Indians rushed from their wigwams, brandishing their toma- hawks. This show of resistance was suffi- cient inducement for the Rangers to make use of their arms. In a few moments every Indian present fell before the unerring «fire of the brave frontiersmen. The act accom- plished, they mounted their horses and returned severalty to their homes. Unfortu- nately a number of the Indians were absent from Conestoga, prowling about the neigh- boring settlements, doubtless on predatory excursions. The destruction at the Manor becoming known, they were placed in the Lancaster work-house for protection. Among these vagabonds were two well known to Parson Elder's scouts. An express being sent to Philadelphia with the news, great excitement ensued, and Governor Penn issued a proclamation rela- tive thereto. Notwithstanding its fine arra}' of words it fell upon the Province harmless. Outside of the Quaker settlements everyone heartily approved of the measures taken by the Paxtang Rangers. As the governor him- self wrote to England : " If we had ten thousand of the king's troops I don't believe it would be possible to secure one of these people. Though I took all the pains I could even to get their names, I could not succeed, for indeed no one would make the discovery, though ever so well acquainted with them, and there is not a magistrate in the country would have touched one of them. The people of this town are as inveterate against the Indians as the frontier inhabitants. For it is beyond a doubt that many of the In- dians now in town [referring to the Mora- vians confined in the barracks] have been concerned in committing murders among back settlers. The presence of the remaining Indians at Lancaster also became a cause of great un- easiness to the magistrates and people, for as previously remarked, two or three were no- torious scoundrels. It may be here related that several of the strange Indians harbored at Conestoga, who were also absent at the destruction of the village, made their escape and reached Philadelphia, where they joined the Moravian Indians from Nain andWech- quetank, and there secreted. The removal of the remaining Indians from Lancaster was requested by the chief magistrate, Edward Shippen. Governor Penn proved very tardy, and we are of the opinion he cared little about them, or he would have 'acted promptly, as from his own confession he was not ignorant of the exas- peration of the people and the murderous character of the refugees. Day after day passed by, and the excitement throughout the frontiers became greater. The Rangers, who found that their work had been only half done, consulted as to what measure should be further proceeded with. Captain Stewart proposed to capture the principal In- dian outlaw, who was confined in the Lan- caster work-house, and take him to Carlisle jail, where he could be held for trial. This was heartily approved, and accordingly a detachment of the Rangers, variously esti- mated at from twenty to fifty, proceeded to Lancaster on the 27th of December, broke into the work-house, and but for the show of resistance would have effected their pur- pose. But the younger portion of the Rang- ers, to whom was confided this work, were so enraged at the defiance of the Indians that 30 HISTORICAL REVIEW before their resentment could be repressed by Captain Stewart, the unerring rifle was employed, and the last of the so-called Con- estogas had yielded up his life. In a few minutes thereafter, mounting their horses, the daring Rangers were safe from arrest. George Gibson, who, from his acquaintance with the principal frontiersmen of his time, in a letter written some years after, gives the most plausible account of this transaction, which bore such an important part in the early history of the Province. He says: " No murder has been committed since the removal of the friendly Indians and the de- struction of the Conestogas — a strong proof that the murders were committed under the cloak of the Moravian Indians. A descrip- tion of an Indian who had; with great bar- barity, murdered a family on the Susque- hanna, near Paxtang, was sent to Lazarus Stewart at Lancaster. This Indian had been traced to Conestoga. On the day of its destruction he was on a hunting expedition. When he heard that the Rangers were in pursuit of him he fled to Philadelphia. The three or four who entered the work-house at Lancaster were directed by Stewart to seize on the murderer and give him tohischarge. When those outside heard the report of the guns within several of the Rangers alighted, thinking .their friends in danger, and has- tened to the door. The more active of the Indians, endeavoring to make their escape, were met by them and shot. No children were killed by the Paxtang boys. No act of savage butchery was committed." If the excitement throughout the Prov- ince was great after the affair at Conestoga, this transaction set everything in a ferment. " No language," says Rev. Dr. Wallace, " can describe the outcry which arose from the Quakers in Philadelphia, or the excitement which swayed to and fro on the frontiers and in the city. The Quakers blamed the gover- nor, the governor the Assembly, and the latter censured everybody except their own inaction." Two proclamations were issued by the Provincial authorities, offering re- wards for the seizure of those concerned in the destruction of the Indians; but this was impossible, owing to the exasperation of the frontiersmen, who heartily approved of the action of the Rangers. On the 27th of December the Rev. Mr. Elder hurriedly wrote to Governor Penn: " The storm, which had been so long gather- ing, has at length exploded. Had govern- ment removed the Indians from Conestoga, as was frequently urged without success, this painful catastrophe might have been avoided. What could I do with men heated to mad- ness? All that I could do was done. I ex- postulated, but life and reason were set at defiance, and yet the men in private life are virtuous and respectable — not cruel, but mild and merciful The time will arrive when each palliating circumstance will he calmly weighed. This deed, magnified into the blackest of crimes, shall be considered one of those youthful ebullitions of wrath caused by momentary excitement, to which hu- man infirmity is subjected." To this extenuating and warm-hearted letter came a reply, under date of December 29, 1763, from the governor, requesting the commanders of the troops — Colonels Elder and Seely — to return the Provincial arms, etc., as their services were no longer required. From this letter of Governor John Penn, it is evident that the commissioners, or rather the Provincial Council, intended to punish both Colonel Elder and Esquire Seely, or that with the destruction of the Conestogas, there was little or no danger of Indian atrocities. The latter proved to be the case, but the authorities were cognizant of the fact that the Paxtang boys were correct in their surmisings, and that peace would fol- low the removal of the friendly Indians. It shows, also, that believing thus, the Provin- cial government was culpable to a great de- gree in allowing the Indians to remain on the Manor, despite the representations of Colonel Elder, John Harris and Edward Shippen. The Rev. Mr. Elder quietly laid by his sword, feeling confident that time would vindicate his course, whatever that may have been. Of the marching of the Paxtang boys tor ward Philadelphia, we shall briefly refer in this connection, and the reason therefor is best given by an extract from a letter of Gov- ernor Penn : " The 14th of this month we suspect a Thousand of the Rioters in Town to insist upon the Assembly granting their request with regard to the increase of Rep- resentatives, to put them upon an equality with the rest of the Counties. They have from time to time presented several petitions for the purpose, which have been always dis- regarded by the House ; for which reason they intend to come in Person." Although our Quaker historians have uniformly stated that the object of the Paxtang boys was the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 31 massacre of the Moravian Indians in Phila- delphia, yet the foregoing statement of the Executive of the Province proves conclusively that their visit was not one of slaughter but of petition for redress of grievances. The narrative is one of interest to us in this sec- tion and the true history remains to be written. Pamphlets, says Webster, without number; truth or decency, poured like a torrent from the press. The Quakers took the pen to hold up the deed to execration ; and many others seized the opportunity to defame the Irish Presbyterians as ignorant bigots and lawless marauders. Violent and bitter as were the attacks of the Quaker pamphleteers, Parson Elder was only casually alluded to. With the excep- tion of the following, written to Colonel Burd, he made no attempt to reply to any of these, leaving his cause with God and posterity : " Lazarus Stewart is still threatened by the Philadelphia party ; he and his friends talk of leaving ; if they do, the Province will lose some of its best friends, and that by the faults of others, not their own ; for if any cruelty was practiced on the Indians at Con- estoga or at Lancaster, it was not by his or their hands. There is great reason to be- lieve that much injustice has been done to all concerned. In the contrariness of ac- counts, we must infer that much rests for support on the imagination or interest of the witnesses. The character of Stewart and his friends was well established. Ruffians, nor brutal, they were not; but humane, liberal and moral, nay, religious. It is evidently not the wish of the party to give Stewart a fair hearing. All he desires is to be put on trial at Lancaster, near the scenes of the hor- rible butcheries committed by the Indians at Tulpehocken, etc., where he can have the testimony of the scouts and rangers, men whose services can never be sufficiently re- warded. The pamphlet has been sent by my friends and enemies ; it failed to inflict a wound ; it is at least a garbled statement ; it carries with it the seeds of its own dissolution. That the hatchet was used is denied, and is it not reasonable to suppose that men, accus- tomed to the use of guns, would make use of their favorite weapons? " The inference is plain that the bodies of the Indians were thus mangled after death by certain persons to excite a feeling against the Paxtang boys. This fact Stewart says he can and will establish in a fair trial at Lan- caster, York or Carlisle. At any rate we are all suffering at present by the secret influence of a faction — a faction who have shown their love to the Indians by not exposing them- selves to its influence in the frontier settle- ments." The " pamphlet" alluded to in the forego- ing was the notorious article written by Ben- jamin Franklin for political effect. He acknowledged, in a letter to Lord Kames, that his object was a political one. As such, its tissue of falsehoods caused his defeat for member of the Assembly, a position he had held for fourteen years. Fortunately for him, the Revolution brought him into prominence, and the past was forgotten. This transaction was subsequently "inves- tigated " by the magistrate at Lancaster, but so condemnatory of the Indians was the evi- dence elicited that it ivas the Quaker policy to suppress and destroy it. Nevertheless all ef- forts to carry into effect the proclamation of the governor were really suspended, so far as his authority went, in regard to which grave complaints were made by the Assembly, who seemed to bend all their energies to prose- cute the offenders. The names of many of those brave defend- ers of their homes have been lost to us — but the frequent statement in all our histories that the participants in that transaction came to an untimely end is false. With the ex- ception of Lazarus Stewart, who fell on that unfortunate day at the massacre of Wyom- ing, these heroes of the frontiers lived to hearty old age, and several reached almost the hundred years of life. Their deeds were those of desperation, it is true, but their acts are to be honored and their names revered. The discussions which ensued may truly be said to have sown the seeds of the Revo- lution, and in a letter of Governor John Penn to his brother in England, written at this time, he thus alludes to the inhabitants of Paxtang, " their next move will be so sub- vert the government and establish one of their own." No wonder then, when the first mutterings of the storm was heard, that the people of this entire section were ripe for revolution. The love of liberty was a leading trait of the people who settled in this delightful valley. The tyranny and oppression of Europe drove them to seek an asylum among the primeval forests of America. Persecution for conscience sake compelled alike the Scotch-Irish and the German of the Palati- HISTORICAL REVIEW nate to come hither and rear their altars dedicated to God and Freedom to man. With them Independence was as much their dream as the realization. Their isolated position — placed on the frontiers — unpro- tected by the Provincial authorities — early instilled into their minds those incentives to action, that when the opportune moment arrived they were in the van. Two years before the Declaration by Congress, the people had assembled at their respective places of rendezvous, and heralded forth their opinions in plain and unmistakable language, while the citizens of the large towns were fearful and hesitating. As early as the spring of 1774 meetings were held in the different townships, the re- solves of only iwo of which are preserved to us. The earliest was that of an assembly of the inhabitants of Hanover, Lancaster county, held on Saturday, June 4, 1774, Colonel Timothy Green, chairman, " to ex- press their sentiments on the present critical state of affairs." It was then and there " Unanimously resolved : "1st. That the recent action of the Par- liament of Great Britain is iniquitous and oppressive. "2d. That it is the bounden duty of the inhabitants of America to oppose every measure which tends to deprive them of their just prerogatives. "3d. That in a closer union of the Colonies lies the safeguard of the people. "4th. That in the event of Great Britain attempting to force unjust laws upon us by the strength of arms, our cause we leave to Heaven and our rifles. "5th. That a committee of nine be ap- pointed who shall act for us and in our be- half as emergency may require. "The committee consisted of Colonel Tim- othy Green, James Caruthers, Josiah Espy, Robert Dixon, Thomas Copenheffer, William Clark, James Stewart, Joseph Barnett and John Rogers." So much for patriotic Hanover. Follow- ing in the footsteps of these brave men, on Friday following, June 10, 1774, a similar meeting was held at Middletown, Colonel James Burd, chairman, at which these stir- ring resolves were concurred in, and which served as the text of those passed at the meeting at Lancaster subsequently : "1st. That the acts of the Parliament of Great Britain in divesting us of the right to give and grant our money, and assuming such power to themselves, are unconstitu- tional, unjust and oppressive. "2d. That it is an indispensable duty we owe to ourselves and posterity to oppose with decency and firmness every measure tending to deprive us of our just rights and privi- leges. " 3d. That a close union of the Colonies and their faithful adhering to such measures as a general congress shall judge proper are the most likely means to procure redress of American grievances and settle the rights of the Colonies on a permanent basis. " 4th. That we will sincerely and heartily agree to and abide by the measures which shall be adopted by the members of the gen- eral congress of the Colonies. " 5th. That a committee be appointed to confer with similar committees relative to the present exigency of affairs." Not to be behind their Scotch-Irish neighbors, the German inhabitants located in the east of the county met at Fredericks- town (now Hummelstown), on Saturday, the 11th of June, at which Capt. Frederick Hum- mel was chairman, resolving to stand by the other townships in all their action. We say they were ripe for revolution, and when the stirring battle-drum aroused the new-born nation, the inhabitants of Dauphin valiantly armed for the strife. One of the first companies raised in the Colonies was that of Capt. Matthew Smith, of Paxtang. Within ten days after the receipt of the news of the battle of Lexington, this com- pany was armed and equipped, ready for service. Composing this pioneer body of patriots was the best blood of the county — the Dixons, the Elders, the Simpsons, the Boyds, the Harrises, the Reeds, the Tods and others. Archibald Steele and Michael Simp- son were the lieutenants. It was the second company to arrive at Boston, coming south of the Hudson river. It was subsequently ordered to join General Arnold in his unfor- tunate campaign against Quebec, and the most reliable account of that expedition was written by a member of this very Paxtang company, John Joseph Henry, afterwards president judge of Lancaster and Dauphin counties. They were enlisted for one year. The majority, however, were taken prisoners at Quebec, while a large percentage died of wounds and exposure. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 33 CHAPTER IV. Historical Resume' from 1785 to 1896. For the part taken by Dauphin county (which was then a part of Lancaster county) in the struggle for Independence, our readers must refer to those volumes of the Second Series of Pennsylvania Archives, which comprise a history of the Pennsylvania Line, the Associators and the militia, in the war of the Revolution, from 1775 to 1783. The rolls of many of the companies which went out from this section and participated in the sanguinary conflicts and which achieved the independence of their country, are, we are glad to say, nearly complete. At that period the entire country was so bare of men that the old men, women and the lads of ten and twelve years, not only did the planting and harvesting, but took up arms to defend their homes in the threatened invasion by Indians and Tories after the massacre of Wyoming. A great majority of those who served from Paxtang, Derry, Hanover, Upper Paxtang and Lon- derry were st}'led Associators, officered by those of their own choosing, and serving short terms of duty, as called upon by the Supreme Executive Council. At Trenton, at Princeton, at Brandywine, at German- town, at the Crooked Billet and the Paoli, the militia of Dauphin county fought and bled and died. A glance at their names even shows a long line of heroes, whose brilliant achievements shed an undying glory on the patriotism of this section of Lancaster county in the war of the Revolu- tion. With the dawn of peace, the people of the county returned to their usual avocations. Civil affairs were taken cognizance of, and movements were at once made to secure the formation of a new county, with Harrisburg as the seat of justice. By the act of Assem- bly of March 4, 1785, the county of Dauphin was separated from Lancaster, its name de- rived from the eldest son of the then king of the French — France at that period, in conse- quence of its efficient aid to the Colonies, being uppermost in the affection of the peo- ple. The enthusiasm was unbounded, and, as we shall refer to hereafter, carried to ex- treme lengths. The name was suggested by the prime movers for the formation of the new county. The seat of justice was fixed at Harris' Ferry, then a village of about one hundred houses, although the town was not actually laid out or surveyed until after the passage of the ordinance referred to. In the commissions of the officers of the new county, the town was named Louisburgh, in honor of Louis XVI., suggested by Chief Justice Thomas M'Kean, not only on account of his French leanings, but to show his petty spite against Mr. Harris, to whom, somehow or other, he held political opposition. This act of injustice was subsequently remedied, when, on the 13th of April, 1791, the town was created a borough, by the name of Harrisburg. It was undecided for awhile whether to call the place Harris' Ferry or Harrisfowy?. The latter, fortunately, was adopted. On the organization of the county, Mid- dletown was the largest village in the county, and strenuous efforts were made by its citizens and. the inhabitants of the town- ships subsequently forming Lebanon county, to make it the seat of justice; while similar claims were made for the town of Lebanon, on account of its central location. The machinery of the new county was soon put into motion, the earliest record of whose courts reads thus : " At a court of quarter sessions, holden near Harris' Ferry, in and for the county of Dauphin," &c, on the "third Tuesday of May, in the year of our Lord 1785, before "Timothy Green, Samuel Jones and Jona- than M'Clure, Esqrs., justices of the same court." We may imagine the scene, in a small room in a log house near the " lower ferry," at Front and Vine streets, with a jury par- ticularly intelligent — an excellent set of county officers, and such a bar as Ross, Kit- tera, Chambers, Hubley, James Biddle, Hanna, Andrew Dunlop, Reily, Collinson Reed, Jasper Yeates, John Joseph Henry, Thomas Duncan and Thomas Smith, most of whom rose to occupy the highest positions at the bar or in the Senate — quite a show of famous men to start the judicial engine of the new county, with the net result of con- victing William Courtenay, a descendant of one of the proudest houses of England, and sentencing him to eighteen lashes, fifteen shillings fine, and " to stand in the pillory." This instrument of judicial vengeance stood about sixty yards below the grave of John Harris, the elder, or just above the ferry house, at the junction of Front and Paxtang streets. This, doubtless, was the exact posi- tion, as two or three of the first courts were 34 HISTORICAL REVIEW held in a building on what is now the south- ern corner of Front street and Washington avenue. There was no citizen of Harrisburg on the first jury, except, perhaps, Alexander Berryhill, but that is not certain. Col. James Cowden, of Lower Paxtang township, was the foreman of this grand jury. The sheriff of Lancaster county exercised the same office in Dauphin county. The names of the jurymen were James Cowden (foreman), Robert Montgomery, John Gil- christ, Barefoot Brunson, John Clarke, Roan McClure, John Carson, John Wilson, William Crain, Archibald McAllister, Richard Dixon, John Parthemore, James Crouch, Jacob Awl, William Brown, Andrew Stewart, James Rogers, Samuel Stewart, John Cooper, Alex- ander Berryhill. Alexander Graydon was the first prothonotary and Anthony Kelker the first sheriff. The minutes of the second court held in the town are dated at "Harrisburgh," and on the 3d of August, 1786, the following en- dorsement appears on the docket : " The name of the county town, or seat of the courts, is altered from ' Harrisburgh ' to ' Louisburgh,' in consequence of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth so styling it in the commissions of the justices of said town." The courts were held for several successive years in the same locality, but subsequently in the log house recently demolished on the southeast corner of Market street and Dew- berry alley. From here it was removed to its present location, except during the ses- sions of the Legislature from 1812 to 1822, when the court occupied the brick building- built by the county commissioners on the corner of Walnut street and Raspberry alley. The present edifice was erected in 1860. The act of Assembly erecting Harrisburg into a borough defined its limits as follows: "Beginning at low-water mark • on the eastern shore of the Susquehanna river ; thence by the pine-apple tree north 60^ de- grees, east 79 perches, to an ash tree on the west bank of Paxton creek ; thence b}' the several corners thereof 323 perches to a white hickory on William Maclay's line ; thence by the same south 67f degrees, west 212 perches, to a marked chestnut-oak on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna ; thence by the same course to low-water mark to the place of beginning." The borough limits were extended \>y the act of the 16th of April, 1838, as follows : "The northwestern boundary line of the borough of Harrisburg shall be and the same is hereby extended and enlarged as follows : Extending it along the river line to the upper line of the land of the late Will- iam Maclay, on said river ; thence to Pax- ton creek, and thence along said creek to the northwestern corner to the present bound- ary." Thus annexing Maclaysburg, or all the territory included in the borough then lying northwest of South street. During the so-called Whiskey Insurrec- tion, 1794, Harrisburg became quite promi- nent, it being on the great thoroughfare to the western counties. The court house was then building, and some of the sympathizers with the anti-excise men beyond the moun- tains hoisted a French flag on that structure. Of course this gave offense and it was quietly removed. Several arrests were made of in- dividuals who expressed sympathy for the western insurgents — one of whom, Major Swiney, was confined in prison for nearly a year, when he was released without trial. Governor Mifflin, who was an excellent stump speaker, made one of his character- istic addresses here, and in two days time no less than three companies from the town were on their march to Carlisle. When Governor Howell, of New Jersey, and his brilliant staff remained over night, they were so hospitably entertained by the citi- zens that he returned his thanks in special orders. On Friday, the 3d of October, when the President, the great and good Washing- ton, approached the town, he was met by a large concourse of the people and the enthu- siasm was unbounded: The worthy bur- gesses, Conrad Bombaugh and Alexander Berryhill, presented the address of the town, to which the chief magistrate briefly replied, bearing " testimony to the zealous and ef- ficient exertions " they had made. That evening he held a reception at his head- quarters, where the principal citizens em- braced the opportunity of paying their re- spects to the venerated chieftain. On the morning of the 4th he crossed the river at the upper ferry, which was fifty yards above the present Harrisburg bridge. About this period came the fever of 1793-5 and the mill-dam troubles. For two years previous a disease of a malignant type pre- vailed during the summer season in the bor- ough. Its origin was proved beyond doubt to be due to a mill-dam located in what is now the first ward of the city, on Paxtang GEN. JOSEPH F. KNIPE. GEN. E. C. WILLIAMS. MAJ. C. C. DAVIS. GEN. T. J. JORDAN. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 37 creek. In 1793, during the prevalence of the yellow fever in Philadelphia, it was thought and even pronounced such. Quite a number of Irish emigrants died, and al- though many of the inhabitants were at- tacked there were no fatal cases among them. This was proof positive that the endemic was due to the damming up of the Paxtang creek, which was always " dead water " (its Indian significance), producing malarial poisoning. The ancestors, reason- ing rightly, their next move was to get rid of the nuisance. Meetings were held, com- mittees were appointed, funds raised and tendered to the owners of the mill, Peter and Abraham Landis, the amount demanded by them the previous 3'ear for their property. The impecunious millers now required a greater sum, but the citizens positively refused, and at a public meeting they resolved that a further tender be made the Landises and in case of refusal to "prostrate the dam and pay, if necessary, the "porportionable parts of all legal expenses and damages that might accrue on any suits or indictments which might be brought or prosecuted in consequence of such acts." The forefathers were not to be trifled with, and suiting the action to the word, met at a given hour and opened the dam. Eventually the parties compromised — the Landises accepted a cer- tain sum and the town secured the mill right. The valuable papers relating to this interesting epoch in the history of Harris- burg are in the possession of the Dauphin County Historical Society. The entire trans- action was creditable to the ancient Harris- burger, and the decendants of the men who then stood up for the rights of the people are among the most prominent of our citi- zens to-day. In 1798, when a war with France was im- minent and a call made by the General Government on Pennsylvania for troops, an unusual excitement was created, and several companies tendered their services to the governor. The storm blew over, and as in 1807, when a war was threatened with Great Britain — no occasion for troops were re- quired until five years later — when the sec- ond struggle with England took place. Among the prominent military organiza- tions which armed for the conflict were the companies of Captains Thomas Walker, Rich- ard M. Crain, John Carothers, Jeremiah Rees, Thomas M'llhenny, Peter Snyder, John B. Moorhead, James Todd, Richard Knight, John Elder, Isaac Smith, Philip Fedderhoff and Gawen Henry, quite a formidable array. Some of these marched as far as Baltimore at the time of the British attack on that city, while others went no farther than York. None of these companies had an op- portunity to meet the enemy on the san- guinary field — but Dauphin county men composed the major portion of two com- panies which joined the Canada expedition. The heroes of this conflict are nearly all passed from off the stage of life. Following in the footsteps of the fathers of the Revolu- tion, they emulated their heroism and de- votion to the liberties of their country. The removal of the seat of government to Harrisburg, although suggested as early as 1787, and often moved in the Assembly, did not prove successful until by the act of Feb- ruary, 1810, when " the offices of the State government were directed to be removed to the borough of Harrisburg, in the county 'of Dauphin," "within the month of October, 1812," and " the sessions of the Legislature thereafter to be held." The first sessions of the Assembly were held in the court house, and that body continued to occupy the build- ing until the completion of the capitol. No historical resume of Dauphin county can be called complete without some refer- ence to the so-called "Buckshot War" of 1838. At the October election of that year David R. Porter, of Huntingdon, was chosen governor, after a hotly contested political canvass, over Governor Ritner. The defeated part}' issued an ill-timed and ill-advised ad- dress, advising their friends "to treat the election as if it had not been held." It was determined, therefore, to investigate the elec- tion, and to do this the political complexion of the Legislature would be decisive. The majority of the Senate was Anti-Masonic, but the control of the House of Representatives hinged upon the admission of certain mem- bers from Philadelphia whuse seats were con- tested. The votes of one of the districts in that city were thrown out by reason of fraud, and the Democratic delegation returned. The Anti-Masonic return judges refused to sign the certificates, " and both parties made out returns each for a different delegation, and sent them to the Secretary of the Com- monwealth." The Democratic returns were correct, and should have been promptly re- ceived "without question." When the Legislature met, the Senate or- ganized by the choice of Anti-Masonic officers. 38 HISTORICAL REVIEW In the House a fierce struggle ensued, both delegations claiming seats. The consequence was that each party went into an election for speaker, each appointing tellers. Two speakers were elected and took their seat upon the platform— William Hopkins being the choice of the Democrats and Thomas S. Cunningham of the opposition. The Demo- crats believing that they were in the right, left out of view the rejection of the votes of the Philadelphia district. However, when the returns from the Secretary's office were opened, the certificate of the minority had been sent in, thus giving the advantage to the Anti-Masons. It was then a question which of the two Houses would be recognized by the Senate and the Governor. At this stage of the proceedings, a num- ber of men (from Philadelphia especially) collected in the lobby and when the Senate after organization proceeded to business, in- terrupted it by their disgraceful and menac- ing conduct. The other branch of the Leg- islature was in like manner disturbed, and thus both Houses were compelled to dis- perse. The crowd having taken possession of the halls proceeded to the court house, where impassioned harangues were indulged in and a committee of safety appointed. For several days all business was suspended and the governor, alarmed for his own personal safety, ordered out the militia, and fearing this might prove insufficient, called on the United States authorities for help. The latter refused, but the militia under Major Generals Patterson and Alexander came promptly in response. For two or three days during this contest, the danger of a collision was immi- nent, but wiser counsels prevailed, and the Senate having voted to recognize the section of the House presided over by Mr. Hopkins, the so-called " Insurrection at Harrisburg " was virtually ended. This was what is com- monly known as the " Buckshot War." In the war with Mexico, consequent upon the annexation of Texas, among the troops which went out to that far-off land to vindi- cate the honor of our country and preserve its prestige, was the Cameron Guards, under command of Capt. Edward C.Williams. They made a good record, their heroic conduct at Cerro Gordo, Chapultepec and the Garreta de Belina, won for them high renown and the commendation of their venerated com- mander-in-chief. Scarce a corporal's guard remains of that gallant band. Coming down to later times, when the perpetuity of the Union was threatened and the great North rose up like a giant in its strength to crush secession and rebellion, the events are so fresh in the remembrance of all that we shall only refer to them in brief. The first public meeting held after the firing upon Fort Sumter in the State of Pennsylva- nia, and in fact the first in any northern city, was in the court house at Harrisburg, Gen. Simon Cameron being chairman thereof. Dauphin county, foremost in tendering men and means to the government for the bitter, deadly strife, furnished her full quota of volunteers. Twice Harrisburg was the ob- jective point of the Confederate troops, and at one time (June, 1863) the enemy's picket was within two miles of the city. Active preparations were made for its defense and fortifications erected on the bluff opposite, and named " Fort Washington." This was the only fortification deserving a name erected in any of the Northern States. Rifle pits were dug along the banks of the river, in front of Harris Park, and every prepara- tion made to give the enemy a warm recep- tion. The Union victory at Gettysburg checked the further advance of the Confed- erates and with it the last attempts to invade the North. It would take volumes to re- hearse not only the heroism of the sons of Dauphin county on the battlefield, but the deeds of mercy and charity and love of the noble-hearted women. We need not speak of the gallantry of the lamented Simmons and the six hundred brave dead — stricken down on the field of battle, in the hospital or in the loathsome prison, or yet of the heroes only a few of whom are living — Knipe and Jennings, the Awls, Porter, Williams and Jordan, Witman and Davis, Detweiler, Mc- Cormick and Alleman, Savage, Geety and Hummel, and many others — a long line of illustrious names — officers and privates of that immense force which Dauphin county sent out from her midst for the preservation of the Union. The location of the first and greatest military camp in the Northern States was within the limits of Harrisburg — named hj Generals Knipe and Williams in honor of the Chief Magistrate of Pennsyl- vania, Camp Curtin, which with being the central point of communication, especially with the oft-beleagured Federal Capital made it a prominent rendezvous. From the com- mencement of the war, the charity of the citizens was unbounded and without stint, the doors of hospitality freely opened, and to DAUPHIN COUNTY. 39 our honor be it said, two citizens, Messrs. John B. Simon and Eby Byers, established the Soldiers' Rest, where the sick and wounded patriot, on his way homeward, found rest, and refreshment and gentle care. Thousands were kindly ministered to, and until the " boys came marching home " the good work went on unabated. In every cemetery and graveyard within the borders of Dauphin county lie the remains of her brave and true sons, while in the cemetery at Harrisburg the grass grows green over the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers from far-off States. In all the struggles for life, for liberty, for right and for the Union, Dauphin county has been in the van. But these dark days of our country have passed like " a dream that has been told." May the lesson taught be heeded by those who come after us — that the Union of States is not a rope of sand which may be broken at the will of any section. The subject of international improvements was one which early commanded the atten- tion of the citizens of Pennsylvania, and one hundred years ago, as now, communication with the western country was the great aim of the business men of Philadelphia. The first effort was the removal of obstructions in the various streams, and especially that of the Susquehanna river; and although a con- siderable amount of money was eventually spent in improving the navigation thereof, the result was far from satisfactory. Previ- ous to the Revolution (1774), the attention of the Provincial Assembly was called to this matter, and as a preliminary it was proposed to lay out a town or city on that stream. John Harris, the founder of our city, imme- diately gave notice of his intention of laying out a town, which seemed to quiet the move- ment of undoubted land speculators. The Revolution coming on, such enterprises, if ever seriously considered, were abandoned. No sooner, however, came peace, than the business activity of the people sought out new channels — roads were made, attempts at slackwater navigation ventured on— until finally the Pennsylvania canal, from Colum- bia to Pittsburgh, opened up an avenue to trade, and brought prosperity to all the towns on its route. On none had it better effect than Middletown and Harrisburg, and the former place at one period was destined to retain a supremacy in population, enterprise, wealth and influence. It was a great lum- ber mart; the Union canal and its admira- ble location always made it a rival to the capital city. Previous to the opening of the Pennsylva- nia canal the transportation facilities of the town were confined to Troy coaches or stages for passengers and Conestoga wagons, great lumbering vehicles with semi-circular tops of sail-cloth, drawn by six stalwart horses, for goods of various descriptions. This was expensive — and the completion of the public improvements was an eventful era in the progress and development of this locality. Real estate advanced, commission and other merchants established themselves on the line of the canal, rope and boat manufactories were erected and various enterprises inaugu- rated, giving new life to the town and thrift and prosperity to the people. Several lines of passenger packets were established, and it was considered a wonderful thing when four packet boats arrived and departed in a single day. The consuming of three days and a half to go to Pittsburgh began to be deemed slow, and the building of railroads opened up another era in the development of the country. In September, 1836, the first train of cars entered the limits of Harrisburg over the Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy and Lancaster railroad. Following this effort, other rapid transit enterprises were carried forward to completion until at the present time — when no less than one hundred trains of passenger cars arrive and leave Harris- burg daily for different points. We give these facts to show not only how great the travel, but the wonderful progress made in transit. In the year 1860 Harrisburg received its highest corporate honors — that of a city. Although at the time arousing much oppo- sition, yet its subsequent growth and pros- perity have fully realized the fondest expec- tations of its earnest advocates. In popula- tion it ranks the sixtli in the State, and in manufacturinginterests it is the third — Pitts- burgh and Philadelphia alone exceeding it — while in the Union it ranks high among the inland cities. Its citizens are proud of its prosperity, of its importance and its high social position, and look forward to the time when the " Greater Harrisburg " will take prominent place among the cities of the American Union. On the 19th of July, 1877_, while the gov- ernor and commander-in-chief of the forces of Pennsylvania was on his way to visit the Pacific Coast, a general strike was inaugu- 40 HISTORICAL REVIEW rated by the employes of nearly all the rail- roads in the United States. In many por- tions of the Commonwealth the municipal and county authorities failed to restore traffic, and for several days the rioters, for such many proved tobe.had control of affairs. The burning of the round-house depot, and cars at Pittsburgh, and the attack of a reckless and infuriated mob upon the soldiery at that place, gave cause for great uneasiness and alarm. Travel was suspended on all the railroads centering at Harrisburg. Sunday, the 22d, was one of great suspense. The authorities, however, were quietly pre- paring for the emergency. That evening, one by one, the City Grays found their way to the arsenal, which had been defenseless. On Monday the Mexican trophy cannon were duly spiked, but the mob, increased by tramps, showed signs of disquiet, and affairs were assuming such a situation that became suddenly alarming. The sheriff, Colonel Jennings, returned to Harrisburg on Mon- day afternoon and found the city in the power of the mob ; the proclamation of the mayor of the day previous availing little. The sheriff met the committee of citizens, and when Mayor Patterson informed him that his power to quiet affairs had been ex- hausted, at once took measures to preserve peaceand quiet and restore order. A pro- clamation was issued calling upon the law- abiding citizens to aid him in the faithful discharge of his duty. The city was placed under military rule, and the sheriff sum- moned all reputable citizens for the support of "law and order." In the afternoon quite a number of Phila- delphia soldiers, who had reached Fairview on the west side of the Susquehanna, sur- rendered their arms to a handful of the rioters, who, with increasing numbers, brought the former to the city, marching them through Market street to the depot. It was a pitiable sight, and only proved what was in store had not the prompt meas- ures of Colonel Jennings checked this ebulli- tion of outlawry. On Monday night the rioters, several hun- dred in number, began breaking into the stores, ostensibly for guns, but in reality for pillage. At this juncture the sheriff gath- ered the citizens, and placing himself at their head came upon the mob, who soon dis- persed, while upwards of thirty were arrested and placed in prison. On Tuesday twelve hundred of the citizens organized into" law and order " companies, paraded through the city, and from that time, during the emer- gency, the citizens patrolled the city, pre- serving order, without calling to their assist- ance the military. Governor Hartranft, in the subsequent message to the Assembly, highly complimented the example of theoffi- cers and the citizens of the Capital City. In the meantime the military gathered for the defense of the different railroads so as to insure peace and restore traffic, and when this was accomplished the citizen-soldiery returned to their homes. One of the most important events con- nected with the erection of the county of Dauphin, and the founding of the city of Harrisburg, was the celebration of their one hundredth anniversary. As the act for erecting part of the count}' of Lancaster into a separate county, to be called the county of Dauphin, was passed March 4, 1785, at noon Wednesday, March 4, 1885, the bells and whistles throughout the county announced the completion of the first centennial of its existence. On the 14th of April, 1885, the founding of the city was celebrated by the Dauphin County Historical Society. But owing to circumstances, which it is not necessary here to particularize, the time for the general celebration was fixed for the second week in September, 1885. On Sun- day, September 13, 1885, commemorative discourses were delivered in nearly all of the churches of the city and county, while interesting services suitable to the occasion were held in the various Sunday-schools. The first day's celebration on Monday, Sep- tember 14, was called " Children's Day," when over fivethousand pupilsof the various schools marched in procession to Harris Park, where open exercises were held. At noon of that day in the court house commem- orative addresses were delivered by the Gov- ernor of the Commonwealth, Robert E. Pat- tison, the Hon. John W. Simonton, judge of the District, Simon Cameron Wilson, mayor of the city of Harrisburg, Judge Hiester, Major Mumma and others. In the evening at the same place, the historical address was made by Judge McPherson, followed by the centennial poem by Dr. Charles C. Bom- baugh, a native of Harrisburg, with remarks by General Cameron and Governor Ramsey, of Minnesota! The second day, Tuesday, was " Military and Civic Day." In display and the number of men in line, in connection with the magnificent weather and the large DAUPEIN COUNTY. 41 attendance, the enthusiasm was exceedingly great. The third day, Wednesday, was " Industrial Day," and the county and city covered themselves with glory ; proud, in- deed, of their achievements, and grateful that their people gave such evidence of the respect of the world. The fourth day, Thurs- day, was given to the firemen, who wound up the celebration with real centennial splendor. Over and above all, however, was the antiquarian display, which had been inaugurated by the Dauphin County Histor- ical Society and which has been conceded to have been the most unique, as it was the most successful exhibition of the kind ever held in this or any other country. The ex- tent of the exhibition was of a marvelous character and the wonder and surprise of the citizens, as well as of the strangers within the city's gates. The entire centennial anniversary proved one of the greatest suc- cesses in the history of modern times. Per- chance no public manifestation or display of any character did so much to benefit a city as the celebration of 1885. Through its industrial parade it showed to the world the resources of the city and county, and the grand successes of its varied industries. Shortly after aboard of trade was organized, and through it much has been done to make Harrisburg one of the greatest manufacturing cities in the Union. The " Greater " Harrisburg is approaching. The first clamor for admission to the mu- nicipality was from the township on the north — the site of that historic spot, "Camp Curtin." Other sections will no doubt soon follow. The ordinance of November 28, 1895, extending the boundaries reads : "That all that piece or parcel of land be- ginning at a point in the center of Cameron street, thirty-five feet (35) north of the south side of Maclay street ; thence westwardly along Maclay street and thirty-five (35) feet, north of the south side of Maclay street, and by this line continued across Susquehanna river, to low water mark on the west shore of the Susquehanna river, about nine thou- sand, six hundred and seventy feet (9,670) ; thence northwardly along the west shore of the Susquehanna river, and the low water line of the same, about six thousand, one hundred and ten (6,110) feet to the center of Park lane extended ; thence eastwardly by the center of Park lane extended and the center of Park lane about nine thousand, six hundred and fifty (9,650) feet to the center of Cameron street, as laid out on the City Offi- cial Plat; thence southwardly through the center of Cameron street, about three thou- sand, four hundred and forty (3,440) feet, to the place of beginning, containing one thou- sand and sixty acres, more or less, and being a part of the township of Susquehanna." Before concluding this historical iesuine of Dauphin county it is eminently proper that some allusion be made to the intellect- ual and religious culture of our people. The pioneer settlers who opened up this region of country to civilization were not adven- turers, but they came to America for reli- gious liberty, and they planted a new gov- ernment in this western world, resting upon the immutable foundations of education and Christianity. Whether Scotch-Irish or Ger- man, they brought with them their Bible, their minister and their school teacher, and to-day, in referring to the educational history of Dauphin count}', the results must speak for themselves. Although within the limits of the county there are no extensive educa- tional institutions, yet, from border to bor- der, the public school system gives to ever}' one the advantages of a high education. Over half a million of dollars is annually expended for tuition and the erection of school buildings. One-sixth of the popula- tion is in attendance upon the schools, and the facilities in the larger cities for educa- tional advancement are such as to fit the pupils either for the ordinary business walks of life or for the advanced curriculum of the leading colleges and universities of America. As to the religious training of the early settlers, one need only refer to the churches as almost coeval with the coming of the first pioneer. Prior to 1725 the Presbyterian churches of Derry, Paxtang and Hanover were in a state of organization. These have had a remarkable history, but the limits of this brief sketch will not allow more than this allusion. Following these early land- marks of the Scotch -Irish settlement came the organization of the Reformed and Lu- theran churches. With them in order came others, until now within the limits of the county, on every hillside and in every nook and corner of its towns and townships, can be recognized the achievements of the fath- ers, who have bequeathed to us the blessings of literary culture and religious freedom. Keeping pace with these Christian move- ments, benevolent institutions have sprung up in all parts of the city and county. Few 42 HISTORICAL REVIEW districts in any State of the Union are better provided than our own county with the ad- vantages the people of to-day possess and enjoy. Origin of Dauphin County Names of Places. Dauphin county was formed of part of Lancaster, part of Berks, comprised all of the present Lebanon county from 1785 to 1813. It was named after the oldest son of Louis XVI., whose official title was " The Dauphin." Its official population 1890, 96,- 977. Harrisburg, from the owner of the site of the town, the second John Harris. For several years after 1785 the name in all of- ficial documents is " Louisburg," in honor of the King of France. The French Revo- lution came to aid public opinion and its proper name was restored. It was incorpo- rated as a borough in 1791, and as a city in 1860. Its population in 1890, 39,385; 1896, nearly 55,000. It has been the seat of government of Pennsylvania since 1812, and the seat of justice since the formation of the county. Paxtang was one of the original town- ships, formed August 17, 1729. The name is derived from the Indian stream passing through it. The township covered part of the present county of Lebanon as far as Rac- coon creek. Derry also trespassed on its ad- joining neighbor, Lebanon township, but was limited in 1813 to the present Derry, Lon- donderry and Conewago. In the ancient surveys it appears to have comprised a greater area, as far east as the Quitopahilla creek, now in Lebanon county. Derry. — -One of the original townships formed August 17, 1729, from the town of that name, in the Province of Ulster, Ire- land. Population, 2,288. It has several post-offices, Swatara, Vain, Waltonville, and Derry Church, the latter in the neighbor- hood of the most ancient church in Dau- phin county. Hanover. — The three townships of this name preserve the memory of the house of Hanover, in the days when those who named them were loyal subjects of the English kings of that insignificant German Electo- rate. The original Hanover was formed in 1737. Then as follows: East Hanover was formed 1785 — popula- tion, 1890, 1,428. West Hanover formed 1785— population, 1890, 1,013. South Hanover formed 1842 — population, 1890, 1,062. Union Deposit, in South Hanover, was originally Union ville or Uniontown. Its pro- prietors, Isaac Hershey and Philip Wolfers- berger, when they laid it out in 1845, were at a loss for a name. The post-office depart- ment stepped in, deciding that it should be " Union Deposit P. O." Hoernerstown, from the family of that name, in South Hanover. Manadaville, from Manada creek, where it joins the Swatara in South Hanover. Sandbeach is a post-office in South Han- over. Gi'antville, from U. S. Grant, President of the United States. It is in East Hanover. Earleysville, formerly Schell's " West Han- over post-office," although the village is in East Hanover township. Manada Hill, in West Hanover, from Manada creek. It is a post-office. Hummelstown. — Laid out by Frederick Hummel in 1762. He called it " Fredericks- town," but the present name soon superseded that. It was incorporated in 1874. The population is 1,486. Londonderry township, from the county of that name in the north of Ireland ; formed in February, 1768, originally bounded on the west by Derry and south by Conewago creek. This was changed in 1826, when its present boundaries were fixed. Geinburg in this township, from a Ger- man family who came to Londonderry about 1762, and whose family burial ground is north of Middletown and Lancaster turn- pike. The site of the graveyard is in culti- vation of crops by the present owners; some tombstones are yet scattered over its site. Port Royal, in the same township, near the confluence of the Susquehanna river and the Swatara creek, was laid out in the expectation of becoming a considerable town. Hence the high-sounding name. Conewago township, formed April 2, 1850, from Londonderrjr, and named from the creek which divides Dauphin from Lancas- ter. Population, 872. Bachmanville, named after a family of that name, is the site of a post-office. Deodate is also a post-office in this town- ship. Swatara township, named from the creek on its southern border in 1799, when it was DAUPHIN COUNTY. 43 formed. In 1840, upon the formation of Lower Swatara, its boundaries were fixed as they are now. Its total population in 1890 was 3,329, including Oberlin, formerly Churchville, and Highland, now Enhaute post-office. Steelton, from the great iron establish- ment there. It was incorporated in 1878 and had a population of 9,250 in 1890 ; now, 1896, well nigh 14,000, including Ewington. Lower Swatara was formed in 1840 from Swatara proper. Middletown was a borough long before its formation. Population of the township, not including Highspire, in 1890, was 793. Highspire. — One tradition goes that this striking name was given by Dautermann or Barnes, who laid out the lots in 1813, from Spires in Germany, the birthplace of Dau- termann. A borough with a population in 1890 of 971, now, 1896, claiming nearly 1,500. Middletown received its name on account of its being nearly equi-distant from Lan- caster and Carlisle, the great interior towns of the Province, when John Fisher began to survey lots in 1759. In 1761 he had sold thirty lots to actual settlers. This is the oldest town and second in population in the county ; was formed into a borough in 1828. Its population, 1890, 5,080. The Paxtang of 1729 has now dwindled to Lower Paxtang, which it became in 1767, when Upper Paxtang was formed. Popula- tion, including Linglestown, 1,517. Linglestown was "St. Thomas post-office" for a number of years. The land upon which it is built was owned by Thomas Lingle, who set off a village plot as early as 1765. Susquehanna, a township named for the river, its western boundary. It was formed January 30,1815. The population was in, 1890, 3^653, reduced in 1896 by extending the northern boundaries of the city of Har- risburg. Rockville., " Fort Hunter post-office," is a village of perhaps 300 persons. It was laid out in 1838. Estherton [Coxestown], from one of the wives of Col. Cornelius Cox, owner of the land. It was laid out about 1765, and prior to the Revolution was a more important place than it has been since. Progress, upon the supposition that it was to be a progressive town, in a very rural lo- cality. It is a post-office. Upper Paxtang township was formed in 1765 and covered all of the county above, north of thelvittatinny mountain. It is now of moderate area, with a population of 1,494 in 1890. Killinger, a post-office named after Hon. John W. Killinger, is in this township. Pax- ton is also another post-office named after an English family of that name in Bucks county. ' Millersburg, in Upper Paxtang, laid out by Daniel Miller in 1807 and called for him. It is a borough with a population of 1,527. Halifax township, formed in 3 803, and named for the old Provincial fort of 1756 of that name. Its population is 1,208. Matamoras, from the Mexican town of that name on the Rio Grande. When the town was laid out, General Taylor and Mata- moras occupied the attention of the whole country. Hence the name. Powell's Valley is a post-office in Halifax township. Halifax borough contains a population of 515. It was laid out in 1794 on land of George Winter by George Scheffer and Peter Rice, but seems to have fallen into other hands before its plot was recorded. It occu- pies the site of the fort of 1756, named for Lord Halifax by ColonelsClapham and Burd, who superintended its erection. Middle Paxtang township was formed in 1787. Its population is 1,327. Ellendale is a post-office in this township. Dauphin was first Port Lyon, afterwards Greensburg, after Judge Innis Green, who owned the land and laid it into lots in 1824. It was erected into a borough in 1854. Population, 740. Jackson township was formed August 23, 1828, and named for the then President, Andrew Jackson. Its population is 1,137. Jacksonville in this township, official]}' "Enders"' post-office, was laid out about 1825 on land formerly of George Enders. Fisherville, laid out in 1854, named for the late Major George Fisher. A joke about this locality long time ago was, that in time of war it would be a safe place " for the loca- tion of the Federal Government." At a more modern date a distinguished member of Congress from this district gravely pro- posed that if Washington was a dangerous locality, Fisherville, in Dauphin county, was a safe one. As no one had ever heard of the town, the suggestion was not seriously considered by the alarmed strategists of 44 HISTORICAL REVIEW 1863. It is in Jackson township, and is a post town. Washington township, named for the illustrious first President of the United States, was formed September 3, 1845. Its population is 1,698, including Elizabeth- ville (named for the wife of the owner of the land) village, a post-office. Washington Square is its near neighbor on the Lykens Valley railroad. Short Mountain is another village at which there is a post-office named from the coal mines in its immediate vicinity. Reed township, the smallest township in Dauphin county, named for William Reed, who lived about midway between Clark's Ferry and Halifax. His son, William Reed, resides in the old homestead. Previous to being called Reed township it was Penn election district, formed of portions of Mid- dle Paxtang and Halifax April 6, 1849. When the township was erected the portion of Middle Paxtang reverted to the original township. Population in 1890, 267. Benvenue, a post-office with a fancy name, probably from the Scotch for mountain, and good entertainment therewith. "Choniata" would be a better Americanism. Wiconisco township, named for the stream of that name, was formed in July 2, 1839. Its population is 2,280. AViconisco village (laid out in 1848) and post-office, named for the township. Lykens is a borough with a population of 2,450. It was laid out in 1848 by Edward Gratz, and is the principal town of the Ly- kens Valley coal district. Lykens township was so named for one of the earliest settlers of the locality, and was formed in 1810. Erdman post-office is in this township. Williams township, formed February 7, 1869, named for an early settler. Its popu- lation is 1,485. Williamstown, a post-office and thriving borough. Population, 2,324. Rush township, formed October 23, 1819. The least populous of the townships, con- taining only 151 inhabitants, named for Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Mifflin township, named for Governor Thomas Mifflin, and formed October 22, 1818. Population, 546. Rife and Speeeeville are post-offices in this township. Berrysburg, originally called Hellerstown, a borough of 1871 in this township, named for a family of that name. This village has 426 inhabitants. Uniontown, at first called Snydertown, of- ficially Pillow P. 0., after Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, a soldier of the Mexican war, formed in 1864. Population, 333. Curtin, for Governor Andrew G. Curtin, is a post-office. Mifflin township has therefore five post-offices. Jefferson township, named for Thomas Jefferson and formed April 23, 1842. Popu- lation, 317. Carsonville is a post-office in this township. Gratz borough was laid out in 1805 by Simon Gratz, incorporated in 1852. Popu- lation in 1890, 490. Wayne township, named for the gallant Gen. Anthony Wayne, is the youngest of the townships, formed from the east and most populous portion of Jefferson in May, 1878. Population, 512. Enterline, named for a family of that name; also in this township. Waynesville P. O. is in Wayne. Penbrook, the latest incorporated borough in the count}'. It adjoins Harrisburg on the east. Having reviewed the various civil sub-di- visions of the countj', we turn to an expla- nation and description of its valleys and streams. On the south are Conewago creek and val- ley. The stream is found on all early charts, spelled as at present. Then we have the superb Swatara and its fertile valley. It enters the county in East Hanover and finishes its course at Middle- town. The old Union canal was laid out on its northern bank. Its tributaries are Bow, Manada and Beaver creeks. All early sur- veys give the same names. The Paxtang has its source near Lingles- town and discharges itself into the Susque- hanna at Harrisburg. It is so spelled in the eariy surveys and should be so now, although it is frequently written Paxton. Fishing creek has its source in West Han- over and discharges itself at Fort Hunter. It is almost entirely in Middle Paxtang. Stony creek, the origin of the name is verv patent. Its whole course is turbulent, over a rocky bed, crowded into the narrow valley between the Kittatinny and Sharp mountains. It discharges itself at Dauphin. Clark's creek and valley, named, for the Clark family who settled there about 1728. Its source is in Schuylkill county, through DAUPHIN COUNTY. 45 Rush and Middle Paxtang, to the Susque- hanna above Dauphin. The valley is very narrow. Powell's creek and valley, named for a family of that name who settled near its mouth about 1760, perhaps at an earlier date. Parts of the valley are quite fertile. Its source is in Jefferson township. Armstrong creek, named for the first settler in that locality, takes source in Jackson township and discharges north of Halifax. The valley is a very fine one. Wiconisco creek takes its rise in Schuyl- kill county, passing Williams, Washington and Wiconisco townships, discharging at Millersburg. The Lykens Valley railroad is along its southern bank. It is an Indian name, and is found spelled on earlier surveys as at present, except occasionally with the French Ouikonisko. Lykens is a beautiful and fertile valley, named for Andrew Lycans, who was the first to make a settlement in it. Mahantango creek is the north boundary of the county. It is also an Indian name. On the early maps it is called " Kind creek." There is a finely cultivated valley on either side of it. This account would be incomplete without mention of the mountainous region of the northern portion of the county. Below Harrisburg, depressed spurs of the South mountain cross from east to west, none of them of great elevation. Above that city the Kittatinny range, known as First, Second, Third and Peter's dividing ridges, covers a great portion of Middle Paxtang, Rush, Hal- ifax, Jefferson and Wayne townships ; then the Broad, Thick, Sharp, Big Lick ridges; then Berry's and Mahantango, occupying a large proportion of the area of that section of the county. Coal is found in the range along the Wiconisco creek, principally in the Thick or Big Lick mountain. The local nomenclature differs very much from the geographical. Peter's mountain has borne the same designation since 1729. Peter Allen came into the neighborhood from Conestoga, Chester, now Lancaster county. He was upon the first tax rate of that part of Chester county in 1717-18. His name is found after that in West Conestoga, then in Donegal, then in Paxtang, then in the present Middle Paxtang; his house is yet standing. That was the northeast boundary of Lancaster county as formed in 1729. He probably came up the river in 1724, and made prepa- ration for permanent location about the time Chambers made his choice in 1725. CHAPTER V. Early Settlers and Settlements In the "Upper End." Perchance no more interesting data can be furnished by the gleaner in historic fields than those of a reminiscential character ; and owing to this fact we have concluded to give within the limits of this brief chapter various facts relating to the settlement and the early settlers of the "Upper End" of Dauphin county. The information was gathered twenty years ago [1876], which may account for "references to individuals then living, but who have since passed off the stage of life. This should be borne in mind by the reader. Row the Early Settlers Lived. Little we know, in this day of comfort and luxury, how our ancestors fared. Although the elder settlers had some sheep, yet their increase was slow, owing to the depredations of wolves and other animals. It was, there- fore, a work of time to secure a crop of wool. Deerskin was a substitute for men and boys, and all generally wore leather breeches; and occasionally women and girls were compelled to resort to the use of the same materials. The women did the spinning and generally 'wove all the cloth for the family, the men being engaged in clearing and cultivating the soil, or with their trusty rifle went in search of deer or other game for food. Our early settlers, Scotch-Irish as well as Ger- man, had large families, and it required the continued labor of the wife and mother to provide them with anything like com- fortable clothing. The men were not in- sensible to this devoted ness on the part of their wives, but assisted in whatever was necessary, even in the cookery and the cases were few where they could not do all the work of the house. The patient endurance, however, of the women we commend to the ladies of the present. That endurance did not arise from a slavish servility or insensi- bility to their rights and comforts, but justly appreciating their situation, they nobly en- countered the difficulties which could not be avoided. Possessing all the affections of the 46 HISTORICAL REVIEW wife, the tenderness of the mother, and the sympathies of the women, their tears flowed freely for other's griefs, whilst they bore their own with a fortitude which none but a woman could exercise. The entire education of her children devolved on the mother, and not- withstanding the difficulties to be encoun- tered, she did not allow them to grow up with- out instruction, but amidst all her numerous cares taught them to read and instructed them in the principles of Christianity. Noble ma- trons! Your achievements have come down to us through a hundred years for our ad- miration and example. Settlement of Uniontown. David Snyder, Esq., of Lykens, gave us this statement of the early settlement of Sny- dertown, now known as Uniontown : The land upon which Uniontown is located was bought from the Hepner heirs by John Snyder, in 1818. The heirs were George, Christian, Peter and Henry. The land was sold by George Hepner and John Balthaser, executors, the whole tract being 360 acres. The principal street was laid out in 1818, simultaneous^' with the laying out of the town. The onW road prior was a wagon- road leading from the stone mill, now owned by Isaac Boyer, to the left, and continuing eastward, north of Main street, to the old mill now standing in the eastern part of the town. Philip Derger built the first house, which stands in a street leading from the old cemetery northward to Main street. This was in 1819. The first church was a Union Reformed and Lutheran, built about 1834, now used for a dwelling and stands on the hill back of Boyer's hotel. The first school house stood on the same street, built in the year 1828. One hundred lots were first laid out by John Snyder, and seven ty-five of these were sold by him for $30 each — the balance for one-half price. No elections were held in the town until it became a borough, the people being compelled to go to Berrysburg for the purpose of voting. The first physi- cian was Dr. Ensweiler,who came there about 1838 and remained about four years. John Snyder, the founder of Uniontown, died about 1855, in Mercer county, at the age of 72 years. Philip Derger came from Berks county and subsequently moved to the West. Mr. Snyder paid $8,000 for the whole tract. It was owned before Hepner by Peter Hain. Settlement of Wiconisco. The late Christian Seip, of Wiconisco, to whom we were indebted for much informa- tion relating to the history of Lykens Valley, furnished this data: The number of houses in and about Wico- nisco in 1846 was probably not twenty. A man by the name of Lance built the first house in Wiconisco, where the Methodist church now stands. He now lives in Potts- ville. Another house stood in the swamp, below the railroad, then occupied by a man named Wagner. Michael Shaeffer built the tavern now occupied by Neiffer. He never lived to take possession of it — died before it was completed and was buried in the old graveyard near the company's stables. He first kept tavern in an old frame house near the dirt bank. Many of the first miners boarded with him. Behind the old breaker there were two houses — one occupied by Mr. Couch, the company's superintendent. Mi- chael Shaeffer, with his brother Henrj', came from Germany with their father when mere boys. It is thought from Hesse Darmstadt. An old block house near the company's stables was the meeting house — Methodist. Mr. Shaeffer took the coal trucks down to Millersburg with horses. The track began behind the old breaker. At that time " shin- plasters" were in vogue. The miners re- ceived no more than four dollars a week. Six dollars was considered very high wages. A man by the name of Frederick Alvord then received the highest wages, eight dollars per week, for blacksmithing for the company. In the beginning the trucks were only driven once a week to Millersburg, in trains of eight or ten. Drove only gangways then — no breasts. Mr. Bordner drove the first gang- way of the Short Mountian mines. During the earlier mining period the men were paid only every three or four months. Old Settlers of Lykens. Joshua Bowman, Esq., of Lykens, whose memory of the early days of Lykens and vicinity were quite vivid, gave us the follow- ing : Passed through what is now Lykens in 1810. Was then living with my parents on the property adjoining the Forge. The first house then in Lykens was Ferree's house, now occupied by the brick buildings of Charles Martz. The second, Zerbe's, oppo- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 47 site 'Squire Ferree's. Next the Conner house, but lately demolished for the erection of the brick house of William A. Wallace. Stehley's stood in the woods near the creek. Next Kissley's, owned by Jacob Bordner. Next an old log house, built by the Fegley's, now occupied by Isaac Derger. Next Pat- rick Martin's, now Leah Martin's, bis wife. Next John Sheean's, now occupied by Gor- man & Hensel's foundry. There was a two- story and a-half frame house near the creek, back of the Valley House, on what is now Water street. This was built by Edward Myers for a man by name of Fisher. No store in Lykens at that time. Merchandise of every sort was chiefly brought from the store of Josiah Bowman, at the Forge. The other store in all this part of the country was that of Henry Shaeffer's, at the Lykens Valley colliery. Some few of the people worked in the mines, others employed them- selves in the manufacture of shingles, spokes, posts and stays, which they traded for the necessities of life. No church at that time ; but a place of worship in an old school house near the company's stable. The com- pany then mined coal without preparation. It was taken by horse railway to Millersburg, then flatted across the Susquehanna to Mt. Patrick, on the opposite side, and placed on the canal boats of the North Branch for ship- ment to Harrisburg. There was no public house at that time. The company would not tolerate any upon its own grounds, and would not sell ground for hotel purposes. Jacob Stehley, a gentleman at large, who died at Harrisburg a few years ago, rather eccentric, yet very entertaining and full of wit and humor — in his latter days fond of hunting and fishing — " botched " in the woods at that time, supported by his son John, at Harrisburg. Mr. Stehley was about sixty years of age, and quite intelligent, full of information and lively when in company, which he tried to avoid, preferring the life of a hermit. The mail was gotten at Thomas Harper's, at the Forge. Isaac Ferree was quite an old man then. Had sons running a saw mill in " Greenland " — the only saw mill then about. The mill in " Greenland " was erected in 1840, by the Ferree's — Joel, Jefferson, Washington, Uriah and Jacob. Shortly afterwards the mill at Round Top was erected by the same parties, and the one at Greenland abandoned. The elections were held at the tavern of Michael Shaeffer. Deer were plenty — bear also — fish in abund- ance — wild turkeys. The men employed in the mines about twenty. The old Lykens Valley breaker was erected in 1845-7. No breaker in 1840. The mines were then a mere drift. In 1853 there were about fifty houses in Lykens. About the same number in Wiconisco. The orders in 1853 were the American Mechanics and Sons of Temper- ance. No Odd Fellows at that time. They organized shortly after. The orders men- tioned met in John Hensel's building on Main street, second story, steps on the out- side leading up. No minister then resident in Lykens. Preaching in the stone church, Lykens, the only church then, by Watson, it is thought. The first railroad consisted of wrought-iron tacked on wooden rails — called by the natives the " Slabtrack " road. The Early History of Gratz. To George Hoffman, Esq., of Gratz, are the citizens of that locality indebted for the in- formation which follows: Ludwig Shoffstall, who came from Lancas- ter county, built the first house in Gratz — a two-story log, yet standing. Ed. Umholtz (tavern) lives in it. Frey kept his store in it for a long time — he then attached the tavern. Conrad Prey built the tavern about 1820. These buildings were followed in the succes- sion named by the log dwellings of Matthias Bellow, Faust, Rev. Handel, Daniel Fegley, Anthony Matthias, Squire Reedy and John Reichard. The first church was the brick, built in 1832 — German Reformed and Lu- theran. The first pastors, Revs. Isaac Ger- hardt and John Peter Shindel. Before the brick church was erected meetings were held by the said pastors in an old log structure, built for that purpose by Simon Gratz. The first school house was built in 1822 by Eli Buffington, the carpenter of the old Hoffman church, which he erected about 1771. The original Simon Gratz donated the ground. Rev. Anthony Hautz was the first pastor of the old Hoffman church. He came back when he was seventy-five years of age — a very small, gray-headed man, about five feet in height. A grist mill was built quite early, about a quarter of a mile from town, by one John Salladay, and ran by a stream of water from a spring — wheel over twenty feet high. Mr. Salladay was one of the first settlers. Jacob Loudenslager was also one of the old settlers — lived about the present town, and had patented 400 acres in one tract. Old John Hoffman lived about a quarter of a 48 HISTORICAL REVIEW mile south of the Hoffman church. Andrew Hoffman lived east of Jacob Loudenslager a quarter of a mile and had patented about 100 acres. Peter Stein, adjoining, had 300 acres. Peter Hoffman lived down the Wico- nisco creek, a mile this side of the Forge, and had 400 acres. The Pottsville road was made about twenty years ago. The old Reading road about 1800. Peter Hain owned the Gap west of town. The Gap was named for him. He originally owned the lands upon which Uniontown is now situated, before Hepner. Adam Heller laid out Berrysburg. He lived where Daniel Romberger now lives, which was formerly called Hellerstown. He was a very lazy, indifferent man. The place where the brick church is now located, near Gratz, was formerly called Wild Cat Ridge, on account of the great number of wild cats congregating there. Conrad Frey came from Reading, Pa. The Methodist church was built in 1846. Early Families in the " Upper End." Benjamin Buffington, the first of the name who located in Lykens Valley, was an early settler there. He came from Berks county, died in 1814, and was buried in the graveyard at Short mountain by request. His sons were Eli, George, Levi, and John. Eli settled near Gratz, where his grandson Jeremiah now resides. He married Eliza- beth Kissinger and their sons were Abra- ham and John E. The latter, b. 1799 ; d. 1867 ; m. Susanna Artz, and had sons Elias, Jeremiah, and Daniel. The other sons of the elder Benjamin Buffington intermarried into the Hoffman family, lived to be old men and had large families. Jacob Buffing- ton, Sr., b. 1800 ; d. 1878 ; was by occupa- tion a mechanic, and one of the most expert hunters in his day. He married Mary Gun- tryman ; and his sons were Isaac, Jonas, Jacob, Emanuel, and Levi. Solomon Buf- fington, b. L819; d. Jan. 1, 1878; was a mechanic and farmer.. He was a prominent member of the U. B. Church for many years and took an active part during the war of the Rebellion. Two of his sons were in the Union arm}'. His wife was Margaret Mat- ter, and their sons were Moses C, Edward, and Uriah. 1770 Catharine Hoffman. Their oldest son, John Reigle, was a justice of the peace many years and followed farming. He married Susan Sheetz, and of their children Simon resided at Harrisburg, and Obed J. in Will- iamstown. Daniel, son of Andrew Reigle, married Catharine Harman. Their son Daniel was a county commissioner in 1852, serving three years. Jacob, son of Andrew, married Nancy Hartman. Andrew, Jr., was a farmer and served in the war of 1812-14. He married a Miss Stine. Elizabeth Reigle, a daughter of Andrew, Sr., married Daniel Sheesly, and they were the grandparents of Sheriff Sheesly, of Harrisburg. Mathias Freck was a native of Baden, Germany, from whence he emigrated in 1815. In 1821 he married Eliza Penrose, daughter of Col. Joseph Penrose, of the Rev- olutionary army, and the year after settled in Lykens Valley, locating first at Gratz - town. Of their children Joseph M. Freck was a large coal operator, and resides at Pottsville, this State. Roland Freck was re- cently postmaster at Millersburg. John L. and Newton C. Freck are heavily engaged in the lumber business in Millersburg. John B. Hoffman, b. in 1792 ; d. 1875. He was a blacksmith by occupation ; had been a military captain and promoted to a lieutenant colonelcy, and served in the war of 1812-14. He was a prominent member of the German Reformed Church, holding the offices of deacon, elder and trustee. Political^ he was a staunch Democrat. Col- onel Hoffman married Margaret Bowman, and his sons were George, John, Christian, Josiah, James, and Peter A. Andrew Reigle resided on and owned the farm near the end of Short mountain, after- wards owned by his son Jacob. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He married in Benjamin Bretz was born in Lykens Val- ley in 1796 and died in 1878. He was a grandson of Ludwig Bretz, who was one of the first settlers in that region, a sol- dier of the Revolution, and wounded at the battle of Long Island in 1776. Benjamin carried on farming ; filled the office of super- visor several terms and was prominently identified with the military. He was a mem- ber of the German Reformed Church and much honored and respected. He ma.rried Margaret Paul, and they had sons, John and Anthony. Philip Runk was born in Lykens Val- ley, September 16, 1805, and died in Janu- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 49 ary, 1873. His father came to the valley after the Revolution, and was one of the first settlers in Jefferson township. The son was a farmer, served in the military in early life, and a prominent member of the U. B. Church. He married Elizabeth Smith, and their sons were Jacob, Michael, and Adam. Jacob was at one time a presiding elder in the U. B. Church. Adam Cooper came to Lykens Valley during the Revolutionary war, and was a private in Capt. Martin Weaver's com- pany of Upper Paxtang, which marched to the relief of the settlers on the West Branch in the spring of 1781. He was a farmer and a great deer hunter. He married a daughter of Ludwig Shott, an early settler, and they had a large family. The late John Cooper, who represented Dauphin county in the Legislature in 1850, and who recently de- ceased, was a son. Connected by marriage to the Cooper family are the descendants of Jacob Schwab, or Swab, as now written. He was a native of Berks county, and died in 1866, at the age of seventy-five years. He married Catharine Metz, and of their chil- dren, Eli Swab filled the office of county commissioner two terms. Daniel Etzweiler, Sr., was born April 12, 1800, and died September 15, 1878. He was a farmer, filled the office of supervisor two terms, served five years in a volunteer mili- tia company, and was one of the founders of St. James' Lutheran and Reformed church near Carson ville. He was a great hunter, and excelled in deer shooting and the trap- ping of bear on the mountains. Mr. Etz- weiler married Christiana Smith, of North- umberland county, and their sons were Jona- than, Daniel, Michael, Elias, Peter, Adam, and Henry. Dr. Robert Auchmuty, the son of Samuel Auchmuty, was born near Sunbury, North- umberland county, Pa., in the year 1785. He was descended from an old Celtic family of Scotland. Robert Auchmuty, the first of the American family of that name, an emi- nent lawyer, was in practice at Boston, Mass., as early as 1719. He died in 1750, leaving several children. Among these, Robert, who in 1767 became judge of the Court of Admirality at Boston ; Samuel, who was rector of Trinity church, New York city, and Arthur Gates. The latter came to Pennsylvania as early as 1765, and located in then Lancaster county. In that year we find him commissioned as an Indian trader, with permission to trade with the natives at Penn's creek, Shamokin and such other forts as may by his majesty or the Provincial au- thorities be established. He first settled at the mouth of Penn's creek, on the Isle of Que, and from thence removed to the oppo- site side of the Susquehanna, a few miles below Fort Augusta, in what is now Lower Augusta township, Northumberland county. During the war of the Revolution Samuel Auchmuty, one of his sons, and father of the doctor, entered the patriot army, and was in service from the winter at Valley Forge until the close of the war. The veteran's re- mains rest in the old burial ground at Mil- lersburg, unmarked and the spot unknown. Dr. Robert Auchmuty received a good edu- cation, studied medicine and began the practice of his profession at Millersburg about 1830-31. Apart from the duties oi his profession he served many years as a jus tice of the peace, being first commissione - by Governor Ritner. fie was an enterprid ing, active citizen, and a warm advocate s- the common school system when that nobof measure was adopted, and was a gentlemale beloved and respected by his fellow citizenn He died at Millersburg in 1849, at the ags. of 64, and is buried in the new cemetery ae that place. He was the father of S. P. Aucht muty, Esq., of Millersburg. Hartman Rickert, an emigrant from Ger- man} 7 , settled near Short mountain at an early date; he died at the age of eighty-six years, leaving one son Hartman Rickert, Jr., who married Catharine Seebold. They were upwards of eighty at their death. They had children: Henry, in. Miss Romberger Martin, m. Elizabeth Yerges; Peter, m MissKlinger; Jacob, m. Elizabeth Hoover All left descendants. John F. Bowman was born in Lancaster county Pa., May 10, 1771. His father was a farmer, residing on Pequea creek, not far from Strasburg. John F. was brought up as a millwright, but subsequently entered mercantile pursuits. In 1809 he removed to Halifax, where he was a merchant from that period to 1830, when, believing a larger sphere of trade was opened for him, he went to Millersburg, where he successful^ con- tinued in business until his death, which oc- 50 HISTORICAL REVIEW curred on the 6th of November, 1835. Mr. Bowman first married in 1794 a daughter of Isaac Ferree, whose farm adjoined that of his father. By this marriage they had the following children: Eliza, Maria, George, Josiah, m. Elizabeth Rutter. Mr. Bowman married, secondly, in, 1805, Frances Crossen, daughter of John Crossen. They had issue as follows: John J., m. Margaret Sallade; Levi, Louisa, Isaac, Mary E., m. Rev. C. W. Jackson ; Lucinda,m. Dr. Hiram Rutherford ; Jacob, Emeline, Benjamin. John F. Bow- man was one of the representative men of the " Upper End," enjoyed a reputation for uprightness and honesty, and highly es- teemed by those who knew him. Genial, yet quiet and unobtrusive, he never sought or would accept any local or public office. His second wife, Frances Crossen, b. August 13, 1786 ; d. September 30, 1846, and lies in- terred beside her husband in the 'old Metho- dist graveyard at Millersburg. Jacob Hoover settled in the " Upper End" in 1800, and built the mill now owned by Daniel Buffington. Of his children : Jacob, d. young; m. Miss Bellas; Christian, m. Miss Feagley ; and their son Samuel was the first superintendent of the Short Mountain mines ; he removed to Minnesota many years ago; John, m. Margaret Lebo ; he owned the mill erected by his father ; Mary, m. John Shoffstall ; Katharine, m. George Kissinger ; Mary, m. Jacob Bordner; Susanna, m. Henry Umholtz. Abraham Jury. — Among the earliest settlers on the Wiconisco was Abraham Jury, or, as it is sometimes written, Shora. He was of French Huguenot descent, and emigrated from Switzerland about 1755. He located within the valley not far from the town of Millersburg. He was a farmer and took up a large tract of land. In the Revolution he served during the campaign in the Jerseys, and subsequently on the frontiers, as did also his eldest son, Samuel. He died in August, 1785, leaving a wife Catharine, and the follow- ing children : Samuel, Abraham, Mary, Mag- dalena, Margaret, Catharine, Susanna, and Salome. Samuel, we presume, either removed from the valley or died early, for Abraham, Jr., seems to have come into possession of the old homestead. The latter died in November, 1805, leaving John, who was of age, and Jacob, Hannah and Sallie, minors. Rev. Charles Edward Muench. — Any his- toric record of the Upper End would fail of completeness without some mention of the dis- tinguished "Dominie" of Hoffman church. We refer to the Rev. Charles Edward Muench, a native of Mettenheim, Wartenburg, in the Palatinate of Chur Pfaltz on the Rhine, Ger- many, born January 7, 1769. He was of Huguenot-French descent, his grandfather, Charles Frederick Beauvoir, fleeing France during the religious persecutions, and pur- chasing the " Muench Hoff," took his sur- name therefrom. Charles Frederick, the younger, was early sent to Heidelberg, where he completed his theological studies. It was just at the commencement of the general war in Europe, when on the occasion of his home being invaded by the French army he received and accepted a commission as cap- tain of a company of huzzars in the Allied armies, in which service he was severely wounded by a pistol ball in the leg, and a sabre cut on the left hand. He commanded the guard that conducted Lafayette to the prison at Olmutz. On the 8th of July, 1794, he was promoted quartermaster under Sir Francis of Wiedlungen. On the very day of his promotion he married Margaretha Bieser. In 1798 he came to America, where he taught a German school successively at Shaefferstown, Lebanon county, and Rehrers- burg, Berks county. In 1804 he removed to Lykens Valley, at the Hoffman church school property ; but discouraged somewhat at the wild appearance of the land, he went to Union county. Subsequently, in 1806, the congregation at Hoffman church re- quested his return, when yielding thereto, he once more entered upon the duties of his station. For a period of twent} r -eight years he was a faithful teacher, and although not the ordained minister, yet very frequently conducted the religious services in Hoffman church, and officiated on funeral occasions. He was greatly beloved by the people, and his death, which occurred on the 8th of Jan- uary, 1833, occasioned sorrow in many a household. His beloved wife, Margaretha, died in the following year, 1834, and their remains lie interred side by side in the graveyard of old Hoffman church. The Rev. Muench was exceedingly expert with the pen— had a refined artistic taste as to draw- ing and designing — and in the ornamenta- tion of books and inlaying of furniture. He was a musician of no ordinary ability, and was an adept in all those essentials charac- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 51 teristic of the home culture of the Germans of the better class. Mr. Muench's children were: Juliana, m. Jacob Wolf; William Henry, m. Eliz. Reed, of Northumberland county; Susanna Louisa, m. Jacob Riegel; Charles Frederick, m. Grace Leyburn, of Carlisle; Daniel Augustus, of Halifax, m. Lydia Smith ; Jacob Dewalt, m. Salome Moyer ; Margaret, m. Peter Miller of Halifax. Simon Sallade. — There are few citizens of the county of Dauphin who are not familiar with the name and valuable services of Simon Sallade, one of the representative men of this district forty years ago, and concern- ing whom we have been able to glean the biographical data which herewith follows : Simon Sallade was born near Gratz, Dau- phin county, Pa., on the 7th of March, 1785. His father, John Sallade, of French Hugue- not descent, was a native of Bosel on the Rhine, born in March, 1739, emigrated, with other members of his family, to America at an early period, and was among the first settlers on the Wiconisco. He died at the age of 88 years, in November, 1827, being blind about ten years before his death. He mar- ried on the 8th of February, 1771, Margaret Everhart, daughter of George Everhart, born in Berks county in 1747, and concerning whom we have thefollowingincident. Upon the Indian incursions on the east side of the Susquehanna, subsequent to the defeat of Braddock, in the fall of 1755, she was taken captive by the savage marauders, near what is now Pine Grove, Schuylkill county. She was an unwilling witness to the scenes of murder and atrocity, when the merciless In- dians tomahawked and scalped her parents, brothers and sisters, and beheld the home of her birth illuminating by its red glare the mid- night sky, while only she of all her friends was left — and she a prisoner with the cruel and blood-thirsty savage. Doubtless there was some attractiveness of person or piteous- ness of appeal which saved her life. Of the wearisome years of her captivity among the Indians, west of the Ohio, we have little knowledge. It is not, however, until the power of the French on the beautiful river was broken by the courage and skill of Gen- eral Forbes, that the little prisoner was rescued and returned to her friends in Berks county. She lived to a ripe old age. John Sallade had five sons and two daughters, Simon be- ing next to the youngest. Simon Sallade, owing to the want of schools in those early days in the valley, was obliged to depend upon the educational instruction given by his parents, but being an apt scholar, it was not long before he mastered the main branches in a good education. He was a great reader, and, although books were few in those days, he read and re-read those fall- ing into his hands. Later in life, toward manhood's years, he acquired considerable knowledge by the aid of a teacher, whom he and some of the young men of his neighbor- hood employed for that purpose. He was quite a performer on the violin and being of a social nature, he was often the center and life of many winter evening gatherings of that time. Mr. Sallade was a mill-wright by trade, acquiring much of his proficiency in that vocation from an apprenticeship to Jacob Berkstresser, of Bellefonte. Many of the old mills within 30 or 40 miles of his home, were of his designing, and in fact the workman- ship of his hand. A self-made man, ener- getic, social and industrious, he became in time one of the most popular men of the Upper End. His constant contact with the people of all classes in social life or business relations re- sulted in his taking warm interest in politi- cal affairs. Although a politician, he was such for the advancement of the public good. He was a Democrat of the old school, and when named for office, he appealed to the people instead of the part} 7 for support. He was four times elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. First, in the years 1819 and 1820, at the age of 34; next in 1836-7, at the age of 51 years; and again in 1853, when he was in his 69th year. Each time the Whigs were largely in the majority in Dauphin county, yet alwaj'S when put in nomination by the Democratic party, Mr. Sallade, save in one instance, was elected. This defeat was due in part to a letter written at the time to Charles C. Rawn, Esq., chairman of the temperance committee, in which he announced his opposition to the passage of the Maine liquor law. His letter was bold and outspoken. He did not con- ceal his opinions for the purpose of sailing into office under false colors. He might have done as latter-da}' politicians do, as did his opponents at that time — evaded the question and deceived the voter. Simon Sallade preferred defeat to deception — that the honorable career that he had made and sustained for political integrity and honesty 52 HISTORICAL REVIEW should lose nothing of its lustre in his de- clining years. During his term in the Legislature he was the author of what was generally known as the " Wiconisco Feeder Bill." To his zeal and tact, that important legislation for the Upper End of Dauphin county, owes its passage. Through this outlet the Lykens Valley coal fields were first developed. He was the superintendent for the construction of the Wiconisco canal, and held the appointment through the canal commissioners. Simon Sallade died at the old homestead, near Elizabethville, on the 8th of November, 1854, and is interred in the village grave- yard at that place. His wife was Jane Wood- side, daughter of John Woodside, of Lykens Valley. She died September 3, 1854, and is buried in the same graveyard. They had issue as follows: Margaret, m. John J. Bow- man, of Millersburg; Ann, m. Edward Bickel; Jane, m. Daniel K. Smith; Simon, Jacob, John, George, and Joseph. There are many hearthstones, writes one who knew Simon Sallade well, and to whom we are greatly indebted for much of the in- formation herewith given, in Lykens Valley, where the story of his sociability, hospitality, humor, honesty, and his many deeds of charity, are rehearsed by those of the fathers of the present generation who never saw or knew him, except from the traditionary his- tory which is part and parcel of every family and community. John Peter Willard, of Huguenot descent, was a native of Switzerland, born in 1745. He came to America as a soldier in the Brit- ish service, but shortly after landing effected his escape. He then volunteered in the cause of the Colonies, and was with other de- serters stationed on the Indian frontier or as guard of prisoners of war. At the close of the Revolution he took up a tract of land in Lykens township.called "Amsterdam," where he settled, began farming and subsequently married. He died in 1821, at the age of sev- enty-six. His wife died the following year (1822) aged seventy-seven. They left the following family : Adam, who came into pos- session of the homestead ; his children, Jo- seph, John A., Henry B. and Adam, Jr., then divided the farm ; part of it yet remains in possession of the descendants; Samuel re- mained in the valley, a farmer, and had a large family ; Anna Maria married John Philip Umholtz. The Lykens Valley Coal Development. The Wiconisco Coal Company, named for Wiconisco creek in the northeastern portion of the county, was organized in 1831, com- posed of six members — Simon Gratz, Samuel Richards, George H. Thompson, Charles Rockland Thompson, all of Philadelphia, and Henry Schriner and Henry Sheafer, both of Dauphin county. They began work at opening their mines by drifts in the gap at Bear Creek, and sold coal in the vicinity in 1832. The first miners were three Eng- lishmen — James Todoff, John Brown and William Hall, who came from Schuylkill count}'. The Lykens Valley railroad was located by Mr. Ashwin, an English civil engineer, and extended from the mines in Bear Gap, sixteen miles, to the Susquehanna river, along the north foot of Berry's mountain. This road was constructed under the direc- tion of John Paul, civil engineer, Henry Sheafer, superintendent, and Simon Sallade, director. The road was completed and began transporting coal in 1834 by horse power, on a flat strip rail. A number of ark loads of coal were shipped from Millersburg in March and April, 1834. Then the coal cars were boated across the Susquehanna, from the terminus of the railroad at Millersburg to Mt. Patrick, on the opposite side of the canal, in Perry county. This site was for- merly owned by Peter Ritner, brother of Governor Ritner. Here the Lykens Valley company had a set of schutes on the Penn- sylvania canal, where they shipped their coal to market. The first boat load of Lykens \f alley coal was sent on Saturday, April 19, 1834, 'by boat " 76," forty-three tons, Capt. C. France, consigned to Thomas Baldridge, Columbia, Pa. Shipments continued in this manner until 1845, when the railroad was worn out, and abandoned until 1848. Then a portion of the railroad was regraded, and all laid with new " T " rail. The Wiconisco canal was built and shipments resumed in 1848, and have continued ever since. Up to and including 1858, the total shipment of coal from the Lykens Valley mines, from the beginning, amounted to eight hundred and forty-eight thousand, seven hundred and eighty-one tons, and the grand total shipments on the Susquehanna were three millions, two hun- dred and thirty-four thousand, seven hun- dred and eighty-one tons, which included Governor Geary. Governor Wolfe. Governor Shunk. Governor Porter. Governor Findlay. DAUPHIN COUNTY 55 shipments of coal by the Union canal and other avenues as follows: The Shauiokin railroad was opened in 1839. The Dauphin and Susquehanna in 1854. The Treverton railroad in 1855. At this early day of the coal trade, this portion of the country was wild and seemed far removed in the woods. Lykens Valley is the broad expanse, three to five miles in width, of fertile red shale soil between the Mahantango mountain on the north and Berry's mountain on the south, with the Sus- quehanna river as its boundary line on the west. Its eastern portion is a distance of twelve miles from the river, and is sub-di- vided into two smaller vallej'S, the main or northern one extending some ten miles east to the valley of the Mahanoy creek. The south portion is named after its early settler, Williams, who built a grist mill near Will- iamstown, also named after him. Andrew Lycans, the Pioneer of the Wiconisco Valley. In 1723 Andrew Lycans (not Lycan) settled on the Swatara creek, where he took up two hundred and fifty acres of land ad- joining lands of Robert Young and Lazarus Stewart, and which was surveyed to him on the 4th of April, 1737. About 1740 he seems to have sold out, and removed with a num- ber of others to the west side of the Susque- hanna, where he settled and made some im- provements on a tract of land between Shear- man's creek and the Juniata, in then Cumberland county. This not being in- cluded in the then last Indian purchase, the Shawanese, who had a few scattered villages on the Juniata, complained of the encroach- ments of these settlers and demanded their removal. To pacify the Indians, the Pro- vincial authorities sent, in 1748, the sheriff of Lancaster county, with three magistrates, accompanied by Conrad Weiser, to warn the peojule to leave at once. But, notwithstand- ing all this, the settlers remained, determined not to be driven away at least by threats. On the 22d of May, 1740," after more decisive measures had been decided' upon by the Provincial government, a number of high dignitaries who had been appointed by the lieutenant governor, held a conference at the house of George Croghan in Penns- boro' township, Cumberland county. Sub- sequently, accompanied by the under-sheriff of that county, they went to the place where Lycans and others lived, and after taking the settlers into custody burned their cabins to the number of five or six.* They were subsequently released by order of the governor of the Province, when An- drew Lycans removed with his family to the east side of the Susquehanna beyond the Kittatinny mountains, and by permission of the authorities, settled on a tract of about two hundred acres, situated on the northerly side of Whiconescong creek." Hefe he made " considerable improvements," which we learn from a document in our possession. Until the spring of 1756 these pioneers on the Wiconisco were not disturbed in their homes, but following the defeat of Braddock, everywhere along the frontier the savages began their work of devastation and death. Their implacable cruelt}' was stimulated by the promise of reward for scalps on the part of the French, beside the further one of be- ing put into possession of their lands. On the morning of the 7th of March, 1756, An- drew Lycans and John Rewalt went out earlj' to fodder their cattle, when two guns were fired at them. Neither being harmed, they ran into the house, and prepared them- selves for defense in case of an attack. The Indians then got under cover of a hog house near the dwelling house, when John Lycans, a son of Andrew, John Rewalt and Ludwig Shott, a neighbor, crept out of the house in order to get a shot at them, but were fired upon by the savages, and all wounded, the latter (Shott) in the abdomen. At this moment Andrew Lycans saw one of the In- dians over the hog house, and also two white men running out of the same, and get a little distance therefrom. Upon this, Ly- cans and his part)' attempted to escape, but were pursued by the Indians to the number of sixteen or upwards. John Lycans and Rewalt, being badly wounded and not able *Note.— We have before us the account of An- drew Work, sheriff of Lancaster, for removal of trespassers at Juniata." which is as follows : " Dr. Province of Pennsylvania to Andrew Work, Sheriff of the County of Lancaster and Cumberland. " To ten days attendance on the Secretary Mag- istrates of Cumberland, by his Hon'r, the Gover- nor's command to remove sundry persons settled to the northward of the Kichitania mountains : " To paid the Messenger sent from Lancaster at my own expenses 3:7:0 "To the Under-Sheriff's Attendance on the like service, eight days, " To his Expenses in taking down Andrew Lycans to Prison to Lancaster other Ex- penses on the Journey, ... ... 2:10:0 "Augt., 1750. And Work, Sher. 56 HISTORICAL REVIEW to do anything, with a negro, who was with them, made off, leaving Andrew Lycans, Shott and a boy engaged with the Indians. The savages pursued them so closely that one of them coming up to the boy was going to strike his tomahawk into him, when Lud- wig Shott turned and shot him dead, while Lycans killed two more and wounded sev- eral in addition. At last, being exhausted and pounded, they sat down on a log to rest themselves ; but the Indians were some- what cautious and stood some distance from them, and subsequently returned to look after their own wounded. Lycans and all his party managed to get over the moun- tain into Hanover township, where they were properly cared for. Here Andrew Ly- cans died, leaving a wife, Jane Lycans, and children, John, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Mary, and Margaret. It is not known when Lycans' family, with the other settlers, returned to their homes in the Wiconisco Valley — but not until all danger was over ; and although on a subsequent occasion they were obliged to leave all and flee before the marauding sav- ages, yet the one alluded to was the only in- stance where they so narrowly escaped with their lives. Besides, the erection of the forts at Shamokin (Sunbury) and at Armstrong's (Halifax) and at McKee's, at the foot of Berry's mountain, was perchance ample pro- tection from the annual marauds of the In- dians, which up to the year 1764 kept the frontier inhabitants in a terrible state of ap- prehension and fear. John Lycans, son of Andrew, became an officer of the Provincial service, commis- sioned July 12, 1762. In June, 1764, he was stationed at Manada Gap. It is prob- able he removed from the valley prior to the Revolution. His mother, Jane Lycans, in February, 1765, had a patent issued to her for the land on which her husband had located. The Lycans cabin stood until about twenty years ago on McClure's farm, owned at present by H. L. Lark. Luclwig Shott died about 1790, and left a large family; some of his descendants remain in the val- ley. Rewalt subsequently removed to the now thickty settled portion of the Province. Andrew Lycans has given his name to this beautiful valley of the Wiconisco, owing perchance to the terrible encounter with the Indians as narrated. The orthography has been changed within the last fifty years, but we have not learned the reason therefore. Whether Lykens, or Lycans, we trust that no attempt may ever be made to deprive the first pioneer of the name which has been appropriately given to it. CHAPTER VI. Genealogical Notes. In the absence of town records, much diffi- culty is daily experienced by those in search of the records of their ancestry. In Penn- sylvania, save among the early Quakers, the abstracts of wills, the assessment lists, the ad- ministration accounts, with an occasional deed, are the only fields for genealogical re- search prior to the war of the Revolution. Owing to this fact, and to preserve to the people of Dauphin county, and to the de- scendants of those who have gone out from it and are scattered over many States of the Federal Union, we have compiled the follow- ing abstracts of wills pertaining to that sec- tion of Lancaster county which, after 1785, became the county of Dauphin. The history of the family is becoming of far greater" im- portance than the general history of public affairs or that of the individual. We feel confident, that in the preservation in this volume of these beginnings of the early family history of the pioneers and other set- tlers, we do excellent service ; and, therefore, tender them to those into whose hands this Encyclopedia of Biography may fall, believ- ing that no other chapter contained within the covers of the volume will be more highly appreciated. At the present time, when on all sides efforts are being made to preserve the history of the family, no better lexicon of genealogy can be found in any local his- torical volume. Ash ton, Alexander, of Hanover, d. De- cember, 1743, leaving a wife Isabella, and children- James, John, and Henry. The ex- ecutors were Walter Carruth and John Mc- Queen. Allison, William, of Derry, d. in August, 1739, leaving a wife, and several children. Allison, James, Sr., of Cormack Plains, d. in September, 1739, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Isabella, James, and John. Allison, John, of Derry, d. in May, 1747, leaving a wifeJeanet, and children : Robert, Jean, Isabel, Margaret, Jeanet, and James. Allison, James, d. in September, 1762, leaving a wife Rebecca, and children : James, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 57 Anna m. Defrance, Janet m. William Watt, Margaret m. Bowman, Sarah, and Rebecca. Mrs. Rebecca Allison d. Sep- tember, 1764. Allison, Robert, of Derry, d. in February, 1765, leaving brothers William and John, who were his executors. The legatees of his estate were the trustees of the Philadelphia Hospital, the Grammar School of Newark, Del., Anabella McDowell and Mary Clark. Allison, John, d. May, 1767, leaving a wife Ann, and children : Patrick, Jane, m. Clark, Margaret, John, James, Ann, William, Robert, arid Rose. Allison, James, d. April, 1776, leaving his estate to his sisters Sarah Allison, Rebecca, m. Killwell, and Janet, m. William Watt ; also to his nephews, James and John Defrance. Allen, William, of Hanover, d. in Feb- ruary, 1744, leaving a wife Sarah, and chil- dren : William, John, Benjamin, and James. Allen, William, of Hanover, d. in March, 1782, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : John, Sarah, m. James Dixon, Jean, m. John Sawyer, Elizabeth, m. Samuel Mann, Mary, m. John Snodgrass, Samuel, and William. He mentions grandchildren Sarah and Allen Dixon, Mary and William Allen. Armstrong, James, of Paxtang, d. Decem- ber, 1758, leaving a wife Jean, brothers Will- iam and John, sisters Margaret, Mary, Eliza- beth, m. Thompson, and Frances. Andrews, John, of Hanover, d. March, 1783, leaving a wife Rachel, and among others, daughter Elizabeth. Barnett, John, d. September, 1734, leaving a wife Jennet,and children : Thomas, Joseph, Robert, James, John, Rebecca, Mary, and Jean. Barnett, Samuel, of Hanover, d. July, 1758, leaving a wife Martha, and children : Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Rebecca. Barnett, William, of Hanover, d. Febru- ary, 1762, leaving a wife Margaret, and chil- dren: Joseph and Sarah. John and Will- iam Barnett were the executors. Barnett, William, of Paxtang, d. Septem- ber, 1764, leaving a wife Rebecca, and chil- dren : John, William, Mary, Rebecca, Isabel, and Jean. Barnett, John E., of Paxtang, d. January, 1785, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Andrew, John, and Janet. Bartlett, John, d. prior to August, 1761, leaving sisters as follows: Rachel, m. Will- iam Mills, Mary, m. Matthew Chambers, Bathsheba, m. John Bailey, Rebecca, Martha. Barclay, William, d. prior to 1761, at that time his widow Esther being the wife of Mclntire. William Barclay's chil- dren were: John, Hugh, Stephen, Joseph, Mary, Margaret, Martha, Esther. Brandon, William, of Hanover, d. April, 1753, leaving a wife Isabella, and children : James, Catharine, Ann, and William. Black, David, of JJerry, d. November, 1753, leaving a wife Jane, and his estate to his nephews, William and Thomas Spencer, and William Laird, and nieces, Eliza Laird and Mary Maxwell. Black, Hugh, of Derry, d. September, 1759, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Thomas, David, deceased, Jean, Agnes, m. John Laird, and Mary, m. Maxwell. Bowman, Thomas, of Derry, d. in 1763, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Hugh, Jean, Elizabeth, John, and Thomas. Bowman, Stephen, of Paxtang, d. May, 1782, leaving a wife Anna, and children : Chrisly, John, Stephen, Barbara, in. Elias Neglee, Mary, m. John Roop, Addy, m. Jacob Roop, Freney, m. Chrisly Stopher, Ann, m. Henry Landis, and Elizabeth, m. Melchoir Poor man. Brown, William, of Hanover, d. January, 1771, leaving children: Mary, Ann, Molly, William, John, and James. John and An- drew Brown, presumably brothers, were the executors. Brown, Daniel, d. April, 1782, leaving a wife Agnes, and children : Philip, Margaret, Elizabeth, Agnes, and John. Boyd, Jane, of Paxtang, d. in December, 1772 ; she left children : Mary, Jane, and Martha ; sons-in-law James Miller. James Means, James Anderson, William McWhor- ter, and Robert McWhorter ; also a grand- child, Jane Means. Boyd, Robert, of Paxtang, d. September, 1785, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : Sarah, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Catharine — the first three then residing in Ireland. Boyd, William, of Derry, d. May, 1800, leaving a wife Jennett, and children : James, John, who had a son William, Jennett, m. — Moore, Mary, ra.— — Strawbridge, Margaret, m. Williams, and William, who had a son William. Brightbill, J. Dorst, of Hanover, d. in December, 1773, leaving a wife Mary, and children ; Elizabeth, Mary, John, and Peter. Balsboch, George, of Hanover, d. in Sep- tember, 1773, leaving a wife Maria Eva, and 58 HISTORIC \l L RE VIE W children : Peter, Valentine, Margaret, Cath- arine, Eva, and George; son-in-law George Henry. Boeshore, Jacob, of Hanover, d. December, 1778, leaving children : Henry, Catharine, John, Jacob, Ann, Christina, and Margaret; son-in-law Adam Baumgardner. Boggs, William, of Paxtang, d. March, 1782, leaving a wife Lydia, and children : James, Catharine, Ann, Margaret, Elizabeth, William, Lydia, and John. _^ Bishop, William, d. March, 1783, leaving a wife Anna, and children : Christopher, Peter, John, Philip, Godleib, and Susanna, m. Bretz. Bell, William, of Paxtang, d. in October, 1783, leaving children : John, George, Will- iam, Thomas, Arthur, Andrew, Jean, Sarah, Mary, Dorcas, and Margaret. Bell. Thomas, b. 1737 ; d. June 23, 1815. His wife Ann, b. September 18, 1740. They had among other children : Rev. Samuel, m. Mary Snodgrass; James, b. 1772, d. March 6, 1841, m. Catharine , b. 1782, d. October 4, 1826 ; Eliza, m. James Dale, of Union county, Pa. Brand, John, of Paxtang, d. in November, 1783, leaving his estate to brothers Chris- topher, Jacob, and Peter; to sisters Eliza- beth, m. Alliuan, Nancy, and Mary, m. Hemperly. Bradley, Samuel, of Hanover, d. April, 1785, leaving a wife Agnes, and brother John, whose children were Samuel, William, Mary, and John, brother James and son Samuel, brother Matthew ; besides Mary and AVill- iani Shay, children of William Shay. Boal, Peter, of Paxtang, d. April, 1791, leaving his estate to his brothers John, Michael, Henry, and sisters not named. Bordner, John, of Lykens, d. June, 1812, leaving a wife Susanna, and children as fol- lows: Peter, Anna, m. Adam Heller, Susanna, Elizabeth. Bucher, Casper, of Paxtang, d. September, 1800, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : George, John, Casper, Catharine, m. Henry Goetz, Elizabeth, m. Jacob Engel, Anna Maria, m. Samuel Wiestling, Dorothea, m. Godfrey Fritchey, Magdalena, m. Henry Shiley, and Jacob. Clark, William, d. in September, 1732, leaving wife Esther, and children : William, Sarah, Esther, and Priscilla. The executors were Thomas Clark and Rev. Adam Boyd. Clark, Sarah, d. October, 1752, leaving sis- ters: Esther, m. Jonathan Jones, and Pris- cilla, m. Joseph Cookson, and a brother Will- iam Clark. Clark, John, d. in January, 1753, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children: Thomas, Robert, and James. Clark, Thomas, d. in 1759, leaving a wife and children named: James, John, Abraham, William, Thomas, Eleanor, Mary, and Mar- garet. Clark, William, d. in May, 1763, leaving wife Margaret, and children : Peter, John, Thomas, Joseph, and Ann. He mentions his son-in-law John Baldridge. Clark, Robert, of Upper Paxtang, d. in March, 1771, leaving a wife Jean, and chil- dren: William, Jean, m. Thomas Renick, Elizabeth, m. John Means, and Mary, m. William Wallis. Clark, Robert, of Paxtang, d. March, 1788, leaving his estate to his nephew William Duncan. Clark, Benj., of Hanover, d. March, 1801, leaving children: Thomas, Margaret, de- ceased, m. John Gilichen, Mary, m. Richard McClay, grandson Benjamin Clark, and granddaughter Elizabeth Clark, m. Balzer Stein, children of his daughter Jane. Cathey, John, of Paxtang, d. in February, 1742, leaving a wife Ann, and children: Alexander and Eleanor. Campbell, Samuel, of Derry, d. October, 1747, leaving a wife and children: William, James, John, Hugh, and Thomas ; also grand- children Elizabeth and Samuel, children of Hugh Campbell. Campbell, William, d. in April, 1748, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, William, Mary, Jane, Margaret, and Ann. The executors were Samuel Reed and Samuel Graham. Campbell, Andrew, d. in June, 1752, leaving children : John, Archibald, Andrew, Sarah, and Margaret; besides grandchild Jane, m. Robert McNeal. Campbell, James, of Londonderry, d. in May, 1771, leaving a wife Rosanna, and children: John and Patrick; grandchild James, son of John ; sister Martha Gary. Campbell, Patrick, d. July, 1772, leaving a wife Mary, son-in-law William Smith, and grandchild Campbell Smith. Campbell, Andrew, d. in July, 1797, leav- ing his estate to his nephews Daniel, Archi- bald, and John McNeal. Campbell, John, of East Hanover, died in 1787, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : DAUPHIN COUNTY. 59 William, James, John, Mary, Jane, Isaac, and Margery. Craig, John, d. prior to September, 1760, and left issue : Sarah, m. David Allen, Mary, Isabel, and John. Caldwell, Andrew, d. in December, 1752, leaving a wife Ann, and children : Andrew, Rachael, m. James Croswell, and Robert; granddaughter Hannah, child of Rachael. Caldwell, Robert, d. March, 1755, leaving his estate to his mother Ann Caldwell, and brother Andrew Caldwell, and sister Rachael, m. James Croswell. Caldwell, Andrew, d. in January, 1759, leaving a wife Martha, and children : Alex- ander, Andrew, John, and David. Caldwell, Andrew, of Paxtang, d. in April, 1771, leaving children : Sarah, m. James Carson, Rebecca, David, Ann, Andrew, and James. The executors were James Carson, Matthew Smith, and Andrew Caldwell. Caldwell, John, of Paxtang, d. in March, 1782, leaving a wife Mary, and children : David, James, John, Sarah, and Ann. Caldwell, David, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1783, leaving mother, Mary Caldwell, brothers James and John, and sisters Sarah and Ann. Caldwell, James, d. in March, 1785, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, William, Andrew, Oliver, James, Mary, m. William Mooney, and Agnes, in. John Atchinson. Caldwell, John, of Paxtang, d. April, 1786, leaving a father John ; brothers James and David, and sister Ann. Crawford, John, or Christopher, a native of Londonderr}', Ireland, came to America about 1803. He married, about 1805, Bar- bara Radebaugh Berryhill, daughter of Peter Radebaugh, of Hummelstown, and widow of -Berryhill. B}' her first marriage Mrs. Crawford had : Mary, b. February 9, 1794, m. Wise; Justina, b. March 21, 1796, m. Deary; William, b. 1798^ d. December 11, 1867, m. Catharine Bran- don, d. August 28, 1863, at Harrisburg. The children of Christopher or John Crawford and Barbara Radebaugh Berryhill were : John, b. November 6, 1808 ; Eliza, b. 1808 ; m. Robert Wright, and removed to Miami county, Ohio; Mrs. Wright resided near Potsdam, that county ; Jane, b. June 9, 1810, m. John Daly, of Lewistown, Pa.; then removed to Piedmont, W. Va., where their descendants now reside ; Mrs. Daly died in 1S80; Susan, b. 1812, m. Andrew Murray, of Hanover ; removed to Harrisburg, Mont- gomery county, Ohio, and subsequently to Blue Ball, Butler county, that State ; Bar- bara, b. January 18, 1814, m. John Delaney, of Derry, Dauphin count}', removed to Red Lion, Lycoming county, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford diedinSpringdale, and were buried in the old church graveyard at Hummelstown. Cochran, William, of Paxtang, d. in July, 1749, leaving a large famity of children, only two of whom are named in the will, Janet and Martha. Cochran, John, of Hanover, d. in July, 1750, leaving a wife Jean and son William. Cochran, Andrew, of Paxtang, d. in No- vember, 1 775, leaving children : James, Jean, Mary, Martha, Sarah, John, Andrew, and William. The executors were Andrew and William Cochran. Calhoun, John, of Paxtang, d. in October, 1754, leaving a wife Janet and son George. Calhoun, James, d. November, 1772, leav- ing a wife Elizabeth, and children : William, James, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Jane. Calhoun, William, of Paxtang, d. Septem- ber, 1786, leaving a wife Agnes and daugh- ter Elizabeth, m. Henry McCormick, and other children : Isabel and William, and also a grandson William. Cunningham, William, d. in December, 1751, leaving a wife Isabella, and children : John, Thomas, James, Margaret, and Mary. The executors were Anna Kyle and Samuel Ramsey. Cunningham, Samuel, d. in July, 1777, leaving a wife Janet, and childreu : Robert, Samuel, Sarah, Martha, and James, and grandchild Hannah Campbell. Chambers, James, of Derry, d. in Febru- ary, 1758, leaviug a wife Sarah, and chil- dren : Ann, Sarah, James. Elizabeth, Benja- min, and Joseph. The executors were Rob- ert Boyd and Arthur Chambers. Chambers, Arthur, of Deny, d. in 1761, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Max- well, Robert, Rowland, Arthur, and John. Jean Chambers and James Shaw were the executors. Chambers, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. in Feb- ruary, 1768, leaving a wife Mary, and daughter Catharine. James Patterson and Samuel Hunter and Thomas Forster were the executors. Chambers, William, of Paxtang, d. in Oc- tober, 1765, leaving a wife Mary, and chil- dren : Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah, James, and Samuel. The executors were Mary and Sam- uel Chambers. 60 HISTORICAL REVIEW Chambers, Samuel, of Paxtang, died in July, 1766, leaving a wife Jean, and mother Mary, brothers William, John, and James, and sister Sarah. James Chambers and Joshua White were the executors. Chambers, John, of Paxtang, d. in March, 1770, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Samuel, Robert, Elizabeth, Isabel, Esther, and Mary. Chambers, Maxwell, of Paxtang, d. in June, 1785, leaving children : Elizabeth, b. April 14, 1792 ; Arthur, b. December 5, 1793 ; Jeremiah, b. November 16, 1794; and Max- well, b. September 7, 1799. Crawford, William, d. in April, 1761, leaving a wife Violet, and children : Isabella, m. William Moore, Elizabeth, m. John Crawford, Robert, and William. Crawford, David, d. in April, 1779, leav- ing a wife Mary, and children : Ann, Martha, Betsy, and James; grandchildren Lillie Hamilton, David and John Maybin, Mary and Sarah Clark, David and William Craw- ford. Carson, William, of Paxtang, d. in Sep- tember, 1761, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : Sarah, Agnes, John, Jean, and Eliza. Carson, John, of Paxtang, d. in February, 1765, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : William, John, and Elizabeth ; and step- children Sarah Willis and Tillie Gillespie. The executors weie Jeremiah Warder, John Ord, and John Pywell, all of Philadelphia. Carson, James, of Paxtang, d. in July, 1773, leaving children : Jean and Andrew, brother Alexander, and sister Mary Sloan alias Thompson. Carson, John, of Paxtang, d. January, 1778, leaving children : Richard, John, George, and Jean, and son-in-law James Wilson. Sons Richard and George were the execu- tors. Curry, William, of Paxtang, d. in Feb- ruary, 1746, leaving a wife Agnes, and child Mar}', and brothers Robert Curry and An- drew Caldwell. Curry, Robert, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1768, leaving a wife Mary Ann, and chil- dren: William, Margaret, Jean, Agnes, John, Daniel, and James. Crocket, John, of Derry, d. in March, 1768, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Thomas, Robert, John, and James. There were others, but not mentioned by name. Jean Cham- bers and Robert Bradshaw were the execu- tors. Caruthers, Robert, of Derry, d. November, 1770, leaving a wife Eleanor, and a brother James. Robert Chambers and Jacob Cook were the executors. Caruthers, Robert, of Derry, d. April, 1772, leaving children : Mary, Eleanor, Dorcas, Jane, and Sarah, son-in-law Henry Taylor, and grandchild Robert McCartney. Jacob Cook and David Montgomery were the ex- ecutors. Carr, John, of Derry, d. February, 1789, leaving sisters Rosannah Campbell, Mary McMichael, and her children : John, James, Jean, and Mary ; Susannah, m. Coul- ter ; and bn ther Joshua ; also a sister's son, Robert Edmiston ; Susannah Caldwell, Mary Caldwell, and Rosannah Green. Cooper, William, of Hanover, d. April, 1785, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : John, Robert, who had a son Robert, Mar- garet, m. Alexander Mitchell and had a son William, and Isabella, in. David Ramsey. Corbett, Peter, of Upper Paxtang, d. 1785, leaving his estate to his daughter Margaret, m. ■ Sturgeon, and other children : Jean, Peter, Samuel, John, and Thomas. Duncan, John, d. in 1746, leaving a wife Ann. Duncan, James, of Derry, d. in March, 1758, leaving a wife Jean, and children: Mary, Elizabeth, Jean, Margaret, Anthony, James, Andrew, and Joseph. The execu- tors were Thomas Logan and Robert Boyd. Duncan, James, of Martick, d. in Septem- ber, 176'5, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and chil- dren : John, Robert, James, Andrew, Sarah, m. Robert Martin. The executors were wife Elizabeth and son John. Duncan, Jean, of Derry, d. October, 1765, leaving children: Joseph, Andrew, John, James, Elizabeth, Jean, and Margaret. John Steel and Patrick Hays were the execu- tors. Duncan, John, of Paxtang, d. October, 1788, leaving wife Ann, brothers James, Robert, Andrew, sister m. John Hilton, and their daughter Jean, grandson David Ritchey, great-grandchildren John and Ann Ritchey. Dickey, George, d. in October, 1748, leav- ing a wife and children: James, William, John, Sarah, Susanna, Esther, Elizabeth, and Moses. Moses Dickey was executor. Dickey, Moses, of Paxtang, d. in Ma} 7 , 1766, leaving a wife Agnes, and children : William, John, Catharine, m.John Forster, Sarah, m. John Carson, Agnes, m. Robert DAUPHIN COUNTY. 61 Dickey, and Moses. The executors were John and Moses Dickey. Deininger, Leonard, d. September, 1770, leaving a wife Mary Margaret, and children : Adam, Barbara, and Catharine, m. Leitzer. Dearmond, Mary, of Hanover, d. in March, 17S0, leaving children: John, Sarah, Mar- garet, and Richard; grandchildren James Robertson and Mary Johnston. Richard Johnston and Richard Dearmond were the executors. Ettelin, David, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1 7S1, leaving a wife Anna Margaret, and children : Christina, John, Philip, Catharine, Conrad, David, and Anna. The executors were Christopher Heppich and Conrad Wolfley. Ellis, Ann, of Hummelstown, d. 1788, leaving children: Christiana, m. Samuel Miller; Ann, m. Wolfkill; and sister m. Mathias Hoover, and their son Ma- thias. Enterline, John Michael, of Upper Pax- tang, aged 74 years, d. March, 1800, leaving a wife Anna Barbara, and children: John Michael, John Paul, Daniel, Anna Mary, m. Adam Lenker, and Elizabeth, m. Henry Wirth. Foster, David, of Derry, d. in November, 1745, leaving a wife Mary, and children: David, William, James, and Robert. The executors were Andrew Moore and John Mc- Queen. Foster, William, of Derry, d. March, 1764, leaving brothers James, John, Robert, and David. Foster, David, of Londonderry, d. in April, 177S, leaving a wife Mary, and daughter Elizabeth. Mary and James Foster were the executors. French, James, of Hanover, d. in Septem- ber, 1764, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Mary, Thomas, Isabel, James, Agnes, Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Ruth, and Margaret. Fleming, George, of Paxtang, d. in June, 1768, leaving a wife Martha, and children: Elizabeth and Margaret. Fleming, John, of Derry, d. in April, 1777, leaving a wife Jean, and children : John, Margaret, Eleanor, and Ann. Jean Flem- ing and Jacob Cook were the executors. Finney, James, of Hanover, d. in April, 1774, leaving a wife Jane, and children : Thomas, Mary, Jane, and Rebecca. Finney, Thomas, of Hanover, d. March, 1786, leaving a wife Isabella, and children : Martha, Mary, Jane, Isabella, Margaret, Effie, John, and Henry. Flora, Joseph, Sr., of Paxtang, d. Septem- ber, 1785, leaving a wife Katharine, and children: David, deceased; Abraham, de- ceased ; John, deceased ; Katharine, m. John Bomberger ; Mary, m. Michael Bomberger ; Joseph, and Peter. Executors Katharine Flora and Conrad Wolfley. Fertig, Michael, of Middle Paxtang, d. prior to 1800, leaving a wife Mary, and children as follows: Michael, John, Zachariah, Peter, Adam, and Elizabeth, m. Jacob Bogner. Flack, Alexander, of Derry, d. March, 1788, leaving by first wife Elizabeth, chil- dren : Martha, Christina, Margaret, William, Thomas, and Elizabeth ; by second wife Dorothy, children : Dorothy and Sabina. Fox, Peter, of Lower Paxtang, d. in May, 1814, leaving a wife Anna, and the follow- ing children: Henry, Peter, and Anna. Forster, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. in July, 1772, leaving brothers John and William; sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, Isabella, and Agnes. Fisher, George, of Paxtang, d. October, 1781, leaving children: John, George, and Hannah. The executors were Joshua and Jonas Chamberlin. Graham, John, d. January, 1743, leaving a wife and children : William and John. Richard Sankey and Brice Sankey were ex- ecutors. Graham, James, d. in October, 1745, leav- ing a wife and children: James, John, and Mary. Richard Sankey and Patrick Wat- son were the executors. Graham, John. d. in December, 1763, leav- ing a wife Margaret, and brothers George and Robert. Graham, James, of Hanover, d. May, 1786, leaving a wife Agnes, and his estate to his brother John, deceased, and his children : William, James, and John; to sister Eliza- beth Innis, and her children : Elizabeth, Ann, m. Irwin, Rachael, m. David Sterrett, Mary, m. Timothy Green ; to sister Martha Graham and her children : Mary, m. - - Young, Jennie, m. - - Irwin, William, Martha, m. Black, John, Ann, and Samuel , to sister Ann Hender- son and her children : Mary, m. Smith, Samuel, and John; brother Alexan- der Graham, and his daughter Ann, m. Thomas Bell; sister Margaret and her chil- dren : Jennie Bell and Ann Crawford. Gilchrist, John, of Paxtang, d. in Feb- 62 HISTORICAL REVIEW ruary, 1746, leaving a wife Jean, and chil- dren : James, John, Elizabeth, and Robert. Gilchrist, James, of Paxtang, d. April, 1777, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Eleanor, Mary, Margaret, Jean, Elizabeth, Martha, and John. Robert Gilchrist execu- tor. Gilchrist, James, d. May, 1782, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : Margaret, m. Charles Harrow, Sarah, m. James Robert- son, and Robert; grandchildren James and Alexander Harrow. Gilchrist, Robert, of Paxtang, d. July, 1783, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : Thomas, John, Robert, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Agnes, and Sarah. Gilchrist, William, d. in March, 1795, leaving children: Sarah, Samuel, and a son- in-law James Cummings. Gilliland, Hugh, d. in November, 1750, leaving a wife Ann, and children : Mary, Eleanor, Ann, Elizabeth, Agnes, Robert, and Hugh. Executors wife Ann and brother John. Gillespie, Patrick, of Paxtang, d. in March, 1771, leaving a wife Mary, and chil- dren: John, William, Catharine, and Mary. Gallagher, John, of Paxtang, d. in April, 1781, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : Sarah, Mary, Thomas, and William. The wife, with David Montgomery and Andrew Stewart, were the executors. Greenlee, James, of Hanover, d. March, 1785, leaving wife and children : William and son James, James, Alexander, and Robert. Harper, Moses, of Paxtang, d. April, 1746, leaving his estate to his brother Samuel, sis- ter Jean, and nephew Moses Harper. Harris, John, of Paxtang, d. in 1748, leav- ing a wife Esther, and children : William, Samuel, David, Elizabeth, John, and Esther. John Harris and George Gibson were the executors. Hall, James, d. August, 1745, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : John, Will- iam, Jane, Mary, and Catharine. Hall, Hugh, of Derry, d. in. February, 1758, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : John, George, Thomas, James, Hugh, Sam- uel, Rose, and William. Sarah Hall and Joseph Candour were the executors. Hall, Thomas, d. in March, 1759, leaving a wife Isabella, and children : Mary, Sarah, Hugh, Elizabeth, and John. The executor Isabella, his wife. Hall, Sarah, of Londonderry, d. April, 1783, leaving children : Rose, in. Jacob Cook, Samuel, and William ; grandchildren Sarah Hall and Sarah Cook. Hendricks, Tobias, of Pennsboro, d. No- vember, 1739, leaving children : Henry, John, Rebecca, Tobias, David, Peter, Abraham, and Isaac. Executors were his wife and son Tobias. Hamilton, James, d. in December, 1748, leaving a wife Mary, and son James. He mentions his cousins Thomas and James Hamilton, and brother Hance Hamilton. Hamilton, Jean, of Londonderry, d. May, 1801, leaving children: Elizabeth, William, and James. Hamilton, William, d. in 1782, having made his will September 17, 1778. In this he mentions his wife Jean, and the following children : Hugh, William, John, Robert, Ann, m. James Wallace, James, now in the army, Nancy, m. Thomas Wade. The ex- ecutor of the estate was his son Hugh. Hays, John, of Derry. d. May, 1766, leav- ing a wife Margaret, and children : Jean and William. The wife and Patrick Hays were executors. Hays, John, of Londonderry, d. in April, 1774, leaving a wife Mary, and children : James, Jean, Mary, John, and Sybil. The executors were wife Mary, and trusty friend William Hays. Hays, Hugh, of Londonderry, d. in April, 1779, leaving a wife Mary, and child : Mar- garet. He speaks of his brother, Patrick Hays, and sisters Buchanan and Morrison. Hays, David, of Rapho, d. May, 1780, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Robert, John, Patrick; son-in-law Alexander Scott. Hays, Robert, of Derry, d. April, 1807, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Mar- garet, John, Patrick, Robert, William, Sam- uel, and Joseph. Hough, Joseph, of Hanover, d. in July, 1768, leaving children : Ann, Elizabeth, and Joseph. Executors were Joseph Stout and Samuel Jones. Haney, Margaret, of Paxtang, d. February, 1771, leaving children : Jean, Margaret, m. Patrick Heaney, and Mary, and grandchild Howard Heaney, and brother John Scott. Hill, John, of Hanover, d. in June, 1770, leaving a wife Abigail, and children : Will- iam, Jenny, Ann, and Abigail. Hill, Robert, of Hanover, d. 1783, leaving children : William, Abigail, and Robert, and step-daughter Ann Morton. Heart, Henry, of Derry, d. in June, 1771, DAUPHIN COUNTY 63 leaving a wife Agnes, and a number of chil- dren. Names not given. Huston, Andrew, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1782, leaving a wife, whose maiden name was Park. The legatees were : Brother James and his sons Andrew, James, William, and John, sister Margaret, wife of Thomas Mayes, niece Jean Hilton, niece Mary Smith, brother John and his son John, niece Mar- garet Stewart, nephew Robert Thome, the children of John Rutherford, Thomas, Samuel, John, William, Jean, Martha, and Mary, sister-in-law Margaret Rutherford. The executors were John Rutherford, Will- iam Thome, and Samuel Hutchinson. Hubler, Abraham, of Hanover, d. in Feb- ruary, 1777, leaving children: Barbara, m. Francis Alberdal. Jacob, Catharine, Salome, and John. Hutchison, John, of Hanover, d. in March, 1784, leaving a brother Robert and a sister Lydia Scott. Hutchison, Joseph, of Hanover, d. in Feb- ruary, 1785, leaving children: Mary, in. Robert Moody, Lydia, m. James Wilson, step-daughter Margaret Robinson, and grand- children Joseph Willson, Elizabeth Jami- son, and Nancy Scott. Henderson, John, of Swatara, d. Septem- ber, 1801, leaving children: William, John, James, Alexander, Francis, and Mary, m. James Graham. Harrison, Sarah, widow, of East Hanover, d. August, 1806, leaving children : Elizabeth, m. Martin, Mary, in. Ward, Jane, Sarah, James, and Stephen. Hume, Mary, of Hanover, d. April, 1791, leaving brothers: John, William, and Thomas, and sister Martha. Hume, William, of Hanover, d. February, 1792, leaving a mother Ann Hume, brothers James, Thomas, and John; sisters Isabel, Eleanor, and Martha. Irvine, William, of Pennsboro, d. in May, 1748, leaving a wife Eleanor, and children: Mary, Francis, John,William, Robert, James, Samuel, and Alexander. Ireland, James, of Derry, d. September, 1767, leaving a wife Anna, and child: Mary. The executors were Robert Wallace and Matthew Laird. Innis, Elizabeth, of Hanover, d. May. 178S, leaving daughters: Ann Irwin, Rachael, wife of David Sterrett, Elizabeth, wife of John Gilchrist, and Mary, wife of Timothy Green, son James Innis and grandson Brice Innis. Isenhower, Peter, of Paxtang, d. May, 1801, leaving a wife Ann, and children: Peter, Frederick and son John, Samuel, Michael, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Magdalena, Barbara, John, Catharine, Christina, Ann, Margaret, and Jacob. Johnston, Francis, d. September, 1752, leaving a wife Isabella and children : Mary, George, and John. Johnston, James, of Paxtang, d. Septem- ber, 1783, leaving children: James, Jean, m. John Foster; step-daughters Eleanor and Mary McClain; and grandchildren Martha Willson and Janet Means; son-in-law Thomas Means. Johnson, John, of Hanover, d. in Januar} r , 1763, leaving children : Robert, William, and Mary. Jones, Darick, of Paxtang, d. in Juty, 1777, leaving a wife Jean, and children : William, Benjamin, Miriam, and Jean. Executors were wife Jean and brother Benjamin, resid- ing at Kirkwood, Hunterdon count} 7 , N. J. Jones, Isaac, of Halifax, d. January, 1816, leaving children as follows : Jacob, John, and George. Jury (Shora), Abraham, of Upper Paxtang d. September, 1785, leaving a wife Catharine, and children: Samuel, Abraham, Mary, Magdalena, Margaret and her son Andrew, Catharine, and Susannah. , Kerr, John, of Paxtang, d. in July, 1734, leaving a brother William, and nephew George, son of William. Kerr, James, of Paxtang, d. in June, 1748, leaving a wife and children : John, Joseph, William, Mary, James, and Nathaniel. The executors were James Morris and Thomas Elder. Kerr, John, of Derry, d. October, 1754, leav- ingchildren: Sarah, m. Carulbers,and James; grandchildren John, Robert, and Esther Caruthers. The executors were James Kerr and Seth Rogers. Kerr, John, d. in 177S, leaving brothers Michael and Thomas, and sisters Janet and Sarah. Kirkpatrick, William, of Paxtang, d. Sep- tember, 1760, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : John, William, Margaret, Anna, and Sarah. Kapp, Michael, d. in May, 1764, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Christopher, Barbara, George, Valentine, John, Andrew, Michael, Anthony, Jacob, Peter, Susanna, Catharine, and Christina. Kapp, Margaret, widow, d. in December, 1785, leaving children: Christopher, George, 64 HISTORICAL REVIEW John, Andrew, Michael, Anthony, Peter, Bar- bara, Susanna, Catharine, and Christina. The executors were George Kapp and son-in-law Martin Frey. Kelly, George, of Derry, d. in September, 1768, leaving wife Rosanna, and children : Andrew, Thomas, and Rachel. The wife and brother Patrick Kelly were executors. Kelly, Patrick, of Londonderry, d. in July, 1770, leaving a wife Rachael, and children : Patrick, Thomas, James, Rachael, Mary, George, Anna, and John ; grandchild An- drew, son of George. Kirkwood, Robert, of Hanover, d. Septem- ber, 1771, leaving a son William and a brother William. Robert Wallace and James McCreight were the executors. Kittering, Adam, of Londonderry, d. in N( vember, 1775, leaving a wife Magdalena, and children : Valentine, Jacob, Michael, Lawrence, and Margaret, m. Mathew Stehley ; grandchildren Abraham and Barbara Steh- ley. Kennedy, David, of Paxtang, d. April, 1775, leaving a wife Sarah. Kennedy, James R., of Paxtang, d. in Sep- tember, 1777, leaving a wife Mary ; his widow d. in September, 1777, leaving a brother John Kerleton. Kennedy, Thomas, of West Hanover, d. January, 1803, leaving a wife Jean, and chil- dren: Robert, Joseph, Mary, and Jean. Kerper, Frederick, of Londonderry, d. March, 1790, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : John, Nicholas, Jacob, Philip, Adam, Samuel, Catharine, m. Peter Becker, and Magdalena. Keiter, Peter, of Upper Paxtang, d. April, 1801, leaving a wife Gertrude, and children: John, Peter, Gerhard, Benjamin, Margaret, m. Jacob Frack, Elizabeth, m. John Frey, Gertrude, m. Daniel Miller, Mary, Catha- rine, and Veronica. Koch, David, of Lower Paxtang, d. in No- vember, 1813. He left his estate to his mother, Eva Koch, and his sisters, as fol- lows: Magdalena, Jane, Catharine, and Eva. Kupper, John George, of Upper Paxtang, d. in April, 1780, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children: Jacob, Elizabeth, Catharine, Anna Maria, Magdalena, and Adam. Ex- ecutors were Martin Weaver and John Mat- ter. Laird, James, of Derry, d. in November, 1731, leaving a wife Jean, and children : David and Mary. Laird, John, of Derry, d. in August, 1777, leaving a wife Agnes, and children : James, Hugh, John, Samuel, William, Elizabeth, m. Mathew McKinney, Mary, m. Andrew Rei- gart, and Jane. The executors were Hugh and James Laird. Laird, Agnes, dau. of Hugh Black and widow of John Laird, of Derry, d. March 1779, leaving children : Hugh, Elizabeth, m. Matthew McKinney, Mary, m. Andrew Big- gar, James, John, Jean,m. Parkhill, Samuel, and William. Executors were James and John Laird. Lusk, James, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1768, leaving a wife and children : James, Patrick, William, Margaret, Martha, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, and Ann. Lusk, James, of Paxtang, d. May, 1778, leaving sisters Mary, m. John Bowman, Elizabeth, Sarah, Ann, and Margaret, and brother Patrick Lusk. LeRue, George, of Paxtang, d. in. Decem- ber, 1769, leaving brothers Isaac and Jonas LeRue. LeRew, Peter, d. December, 1744, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : John, George, Esther, Mary, Elizabeth, Catharine, and Peter. Nathaniel Lightner and Joseph Ferree were the executors. Landis, John, d. July, 1756, leaving a wife Margaret, and son John. There were other children whose names are not given. Landis, Henry, d. September, 1760, leav- ing a wife Mary, and son Henry. Other children not named. Landis, Felix, of Derry, d. in April, 1770, leaving a wife Mary, naming sons Peter and Jacob. The writer of the will was twice married, and there were minor children whose names are not mentioned. Landis, John, d. in November, 1771, leav- ing a wife Anna, and children : Mary, m. Christian Graybill, Rebecca, m. Martin Bear, and Sarah, m. Michael Wenger ; grandchild Jacob Grider. Landis, Barbara, d. in March, 1776, leav- ing a brother Henry. Executors were Rudy and Daniel Bollinger. Loss, Jacob, of Hanover, d. December, 1781, leaving a wife Anna Dorothea, and children : John, Jacob, and George. Low, James, of Hanover, d. in July, 1782, leaving a wife Isabella, and children : James, George, John, Margaret, m. John Willson, Mary, and Isabella. Executors were John French and David Ramsey. Lecron, Daniel, d. prior to 1770, leaving a wife Maria Margaret, and issue: John, Mat- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 65 thias, Andrew, Maria Susanna, Susanna, and Dorothea. Luther, Dr. John, of Harrisburg, d. Jan- uary, 1811, leaving children : Catharine, Cor- nelius, Martin, and John. Logan, John, of Londonderry, d. February, 1788, leaving a wife Hannah, and children: Thomas, William, John, Margaret, m. Willson, Mary, m. Samuel McCleary. Ex- ecutors were William Duncan and William Logan. Middleton, William, of Paxtang, d. in Jan- uary, 1782, leaving a wife and children : John, William, Thomas, and George. Middleton, George, d. 1747, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Thomas, Robert, and William. McCallen, James, d. September, 1744, leav- ing a wife and children : John, James, Dolly, and Esther. McCallen, James, of Pennsboro, d. July, 1747, leaving a wife Anna, and children : Alexander, William, James, and John. Mordah, John, d. in December, 1744, leav- ing a wife Agnes, and children : James, Henry, and Eleanor. Murray, John, of Paxtang, d. in June, 1745, leaving his estate to James Armstrong and Thomas Gallagher. Mays, James, d. August, 1745, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Rebecca, Mar- garet, James, and Andrew. Executors were wife and brother Andrew. Means, Samuel, of Paxtang, d. in Febru- ary, 1746, leaving a wife Griselda, and chil- dren : Nellie, Margaret, Andrew, Jean, Isa- bella, John, Mary, and Samuel. McMeen, William, of Pennsboro, d. in September, 1746, leaving a wife Jennie, and children: John, William, James, Thomas, and Rachael. Executors were James Woods, George Wright, and John McCormick. Mitchell, James, d. October, 1746, leaving children : James, Alexander, Thomas, Will- iam, Jean, Rachel, Mary, and Margaret. Mitchell, David, d. November, 1757, leav- ing children : Samuel, Jean, Margaret, Sarah, Abraham, George, and David. Mitchell, David, of Londonderry, d. April, 1786, leaving children : Thomas, who had Jean, Elizabeth, and David ; Jean, who had a son David ; a daughter m. James Mc- Cord, David, Elizabeth, Eleanor, a daughter m. Thome, who had a son David. McDowell, James, d. August, 1746, leav- ing a wife Mary, and children : John, Mar- garet, Mary, Jean, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Sarah. Executors were Andrew Morrison and John McDowell. Montgomery, Robert, of Paxtang, d. in October, 1748, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : John, Jean, m. James Tolan; son- in-law George Clark, and grandchild Robert, son of John. McGee, John, of Derry, d. in 1748, leav- ing brothers and sisters: James, Elizabeth; Margaret, Jane, and Mary. McCleary, Andrew, d. in May, 1748, leav- ing a wife Isabella, and children : Samuel, Robert, and Hannah. Executors were Will- iam Maxwell and David Houston. McQuown, John, d. in July, 174S, leav- ing a wife Margaret, and children : Hugh, Thomas, John, Richard, Elizabeth, and Mar- garet. McKinney, John, of Paxtang, d. in No- vember, 1749, leaving a wife Jean, and among other children, a son John; mother, Martha McKinney ; brother Henry, and brother-in-law Thomas Harris — the latter three being executors. McFarland, James, d. January, 1752, leav- ing a wife Margaret, and brothers John and Joseph. Executors were wife Margaret and brother-indaw William Greer. McFarland, Daniel, d. July, 1752, leaving a wife and children : William and Marga- ret ; grandson James Chestnut. McFarland, Walter, of Hanover, d. July, 1790, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : John, dec'd, who left children, Margaret, m. McBride, Catharine m. John- ston, and had Walter, Mary m. - Rid- dle, Walter, Rachel, m. Gibson, Ann, m. — -McCullough, and William; grand- son James McFarland. McFarland, Mary, of Derry, widow of John, d. August, 1780, leaving children: Walter, John, Mary, m. James Laird. McCosh, John, of Derry, d. in November, 1754, leaving a wife Jannet. Executors were wife and Robert and William Bo.yd. McCosh, Jannet, of Deny, d. in October, 1757, leaving brothers William and John and Alexander Boj'd. McAllister, Neal, of Derry, d. November, 1757, leaving children : John, James, and Neal; grandchild Neal. McKnight, James, of Paxtang, d. in No- vember, 1753, leaving a wife Martha, and children : Francis, Samuel, and John. Ex- ecutors were wife Martha and brother William. McNeely, John, of Hanover, d. in October, 1758, leaving a wife Martha, and child : 66 HISTORICAL REVIEW Rachael, rn. Gamble; grandchil- dren John and Janet Gamble and Chrissa Cooper. McKibben, Joseph, d. October, 1761, leav- ing a wife Elizabeth, and children: John, Joseph, James, and Elizabeth. McCord, William, d. March, 1761, leaving a child Martha, and sons-in-law George Alex- ander,. Thomas McCord, John Means, and John Montgomery. Executors were Patrick Montgomery and George Alexander. Mcllhenny, Alexander, of Hanover, d. April, 1761, leaving children: Agnes, Mary, Elizabeth, and Ann. McKee. James, of Derry, d. October, 1762, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Robert, James, and Samuel. Executors were Margaret and Robert McKee. Menelly, Martha, of Hanover, d. Novem- ber, 1762, leaving her estate to Robert and John Bell. Mays, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. July, 1764, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Thomas, Margaret, Rebecca, Andrew, Will- iam, John, Mary, Dorcas, Samuel, and Matthew. Executors, were wife Margaret and son Thomas. Maybane, John, Jr., of Derry, d. January, 1765, leaving children: David and John, father John Maybane, father-in-law David Crawford, and brother William Maybane. The executors were John Maybane, Sr., and Andrew Roan. Maybane, John, of Derry, d. November, 1769, leaving a wife Anna, and children : Robert, William, Elizabeth, m. Lind- say, Isabella, m. William Cusich, Jean, m. Leister, Mary, rn. Wiley, Janet, m. Joseph White, and Anna, m. James Pat- terson ; grandchildren Margaret and Anna Patterson, and John and David Maybane, children of son John. Martin, Samuel, of Paxtang, d. in May, 1770, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children: John, James, Jean, Elizabeth, Samuel, and Joseph. Executors were John Gilchrist and Matthew Smith. Martin, Robert, of Hanover, d. October, 1773, leaving a wife Jane, and children : Ann, Robert, Jean, and Margaret. Executors were wife and son Robert. Moore, Andrew, of Derry, d. October, 1767, leaving children: Elizabeth, Mary, m. Joseph Crain, John, and William ; grandsons An- drew, son of William, and William, son of John. Montgomery, Archibald, of Derry, d. De- cember, 1773, leaving children : Archibald and Mary ; sons-in-law Samuel Hanna and Robert Walker. Executor was Adam Woods. Montgomery, Robert, of Paxtang, d. Feb- ruary, 1776, leaving a wife Sarah, and chil- dren : Mary, John, Hugh, David, and Eliza- beth. Executors were wife Sarah, Hugh Montgomery, and John Gallagher. Mintzker, Ludwig, of Upper Paxtang, d. February, 1777, leaving a wife and chil- dren : John, George, Casper, Mary, and Ludwig; sons-in-law Peter Hashouer and Henry Albright. Maurer, Philip, of Hanover, d. May, 1779, leaving a wife Anna Catharine, and children : Simon, Margaret, Catharine, Anna, in. Christopher Brown, and George. Myer, John, of Paxtang, d. April, 1782, leaving a wife Christina, and children : John, Elizabeth, Abraham, Solomon, Michael, and Samuel. Executors were wife and son John. Minich, William, of Paxtang, d. April, 1784, leaving wife Gertraut, and children : George and William. Minich, George, of Hanover, d. April, 1784, leaving wife Catharine, and children : Simon, Catharine, m. Jacob Kreamer, Mar- garet, m. John Zimmerman, Susannah, m. Jacob Sechily, Elizabeth, m. Adam Weaver, Christina, Rosanna, and George. Mills, William, of Derry, d. November, 1784, leaving a wife Susanna, and children: Mary, Rebecca, Phoebe, and Susanna. Ex- ecutors were Susanna Mills, Francis Wilkin- son, and John Mills. Minshall, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. Decem- ber, 1784, leaving wife Mary, and children : Hannah, Joshua, John, Robert, Thomas, Jean, and Elizabeth ; son-in-law William Crabb. Maxwell, Robert, d. prior to March, 1761, for at that date his widow Catharine was the wife of James Porterfield. He left issue : James, Samuel, Robert, Margaret, Joseph, Thomas, Francis. McNeeley, Michael, of Hanover, d. Decem- ber, 1762, leaving wife Eleanor, and chil- dren : Margaret, Agnes, Margery, Eleanor, James, and Jean. Executors were wife and William Trousdale. McClure, David, d. in November, 1749, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Elizabeth, Mary, Jane, William, Alexander, James, John, David, and Randal. Execu- tors were wife Margaret and son William. McClure, Thomas, of Hanover, d. April, ■DAUPHIN COUNTY. 67 1765 ; leaving a wife, and children: John, Martha, William, and Thomas. There were two other daughters. McClure, Mary, of Hanover, d. April, 1773, leaving children : John, William, Mary, Martha, Jean, and Thomas. Executors were sons John and Thomas. McClure, Richard, of Paxtang, d. Novem- ber, 1774, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Alexander, John, Jonathan, William, An- drew, Roan, Margaret, m. John Steel, Mary, m. Joseph Shearer, Catharine, m. Robert Fruit, Jean, m. Joshua Russell, Susannah, m. Hamilton Shaw, and David. Executors were sons Jonathan and Andrew. McClure, Thomas, of Hanover, d. January, 1778, leaving a wife Mary, and children : William, Thomas, and four daughters. Executors were William McClure and Thomas Finney. McClure, William, of Paxtang, d. April, 1785, leaving a wife and children : Robert, Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, Margaret, and Jean. The. executors were brother Jonathan Mc- Clure, son Robert, and son-in-law Samuel Russell. Montgomery, Sarah, of Paxtang, d. Novem- ber, 1784, leaving children : William, Mary, Elizabeth, David, and Hugh ; grandchild Mary Gallagher. Executors were Hugh and David Montgomery. McKnight, Joseph, d. March, 1767, leaving children : Bernard, Joseph, William, Mar- tha, Jean, and Mary. Executors were Hugh Ray and John Rogers. McAllister, Rose, late of North Carolina, d. in February, 1770, leaving children : Jean, Grisel, Elizabeth, and Joseph; and step-daughter Mary McAllister. Executors were James McAllister and John Walker. McQueen, John, of Derry, d. prior to 1750. His children were: David, d. prior and left issue; Jane, m. John Bayley, of Donegal; Mary, m. James Anderson, of Donegal; Jo- siah, and Robert. McQueen, John, of Derry, d. November, 1770, leaving children : John, Josias, Abra- ham, Rachael, Margaret, and Sarah. McQuown, Richard, d. November, 1778> leaving a wife Jean, and children, not named. Executors were Jean and John Mc- Quown. McFadden, James, d. March, 1775, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and child Mary. Execu- tors were Thomas Rutherford and Thomas McArthur. McMullen, William, of Paxtang, d. in March, 1782, leaving children : Jean, Sarah, Margaret, Eleanor, Mary, William, and James. Executors were sons William and James. McCormick, John, of Hanover, d. Decem- ber, 1784, leaving a wife Mary, and children: Margaret, Sarah, Henry, Jane, and John. Executors were Robert Moody and James Wilson. McCormick,William, of Hanover, d. March , 1809, leaving estate to his brothers Henry and David, and sisters Isabella and Mary, m. David Ritchey, and sister-in-law Jean McCormick. McArthur, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. Jan- uary, 1785, leaving children : Catharine, Barbara, Mary, m. Peacock, and Thomas; grandchildren Thomas Peacock, Margaret and Rebecca Kyle. Moore, William, of Paxtang, d. June, 1776, leaving a wife Agnes. The legatees were William Gray and others. Martin, Robert, of Hanover, d. April, 1777, leaving mother Jean, and sisters Jean and Margaret. Executors were James Wilson and Isaac Hanna. Moore, Agnes, of Paxtang, d. October, 1784, leaving her estate to her brother John Forster. McEwen, John, of Hanover, d. April, 1791, leaving a wife Eleanor, and children : Mar- garet, m. Samuel Ainsworth, Mary, Eliza- beth, Jean, m. William Sturgeon, Eleanor, m. Joseph Allen, John, James, Richard, and Thomas. Metzgar, Jacob, of Derry, d. July, 1786, leaving children : Jacob, Jr., Margaret, Eve, Barbara, and Susannah. McCullough, Archibald, of West Hanover, d. prior to 1792, leaving a wife Agnes, and issue : Archibald, John, and William. Miller, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. November, 1785, leaving a wife Jean, and children : George, Mary, John, Thomas, and Margaret. Executors were wife, son George, and Will- iam Crain. Miller, Daniel, of Londonderry, d. No- vember, 1801. leaving a wife Susannah, d. January, 1811, and children: Peter, Daniel, Susannah, m. Frederick Hoover, Mary, and Abraham. Miller, William, of Upper Paxtang, d. January, 1802, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : William, Barbara, and Catharine. Miller, Jacob, of Middle Paxtang, d. prior to 1801, leaving a wife Susanna, and issue : Jacob, m. Margaret , Daniel, m. Gert- 68 HISTORICAL REVIEW root [Gertrude] , John, Adam, m. Mary — , resided in Harrisburg, Susanna, m. Harvey Creek, Margaret, m. Joseph Cog- ley, Elizabeth, m. Philip Ettinger. Miller, Jacob, of Derry, d. January, 1802, leaving a wife Christian, and children : Sam- uel, John, Elizabeth, and Ann. Executors were Christian Kaufman and Capt. William Louer. Matter, John, Jr., son of Michael Matter, of Upper Paxtang township, d. in February, 1816, leaving a wife Anna Mary, and chil- dren as follows : Simon, Anna Mary, and Elizabeth. Moorhead, William, d. 1817, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : Eliza, Adaline, James Kennedy, William G., Joel B., and Henry C. McCall, James, of Upper Paxtang, d. Jan- uary, 1788, leaving a wife Mary, and chil- dren : Robert, James Plunket, Lydia, Ann Jane, and Margaret. McCallen, Robert, of Londonderry, d. Sep- tember, 1800, leaving his estate to his nephews and nieces, as follows - William, Margaret, John, Andrew, and Jean Huston ; James, Margaret, John, Robert, and Paul Geddis ; John, Sarah, Jean, Thomas, and Mary McCallen; Robert, Isabella, John, and Thomas Donaldson. Motter, John, of Upper Paxtang, d. May, 1802, leaving a wife Salome, and children : John, Michael, Jacob, George, Adam, Anna. Maria, and Christian. Meek, Nicholas, of Harrisburg, d. April, 1803, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : Philip, who had sons George, John, and Jacob ; John, Jacob, Henry, Mary, m. Henry Amend. Meyrick, Samuel, " Doctor of Physick," of Middletown, d. June, 1811. He directed his wife and son to continue " the apothe- cary shop." The children' were: Samuel, Ruth, and Esther. Neffer, Henry, of Deny, d. March, 1787, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : Christian, who* had sons Henry, Christian, and Peter; Ann, Elizabeth, Catharine, Juli- ana, and Christine. Executors were sons-in- law Martin Stahl, of Derry, and Peter Blosser, of Donegal. Neal, John, of Paxtang, d. October, 1791, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Margaret, m. Cochran, James, John, Jean, m. Clark, Eleanor, m. Simpson, William had son John, Agnes, m. Fleming and had son James, Robert had son John. Null, George, of Derry, d. October, 1771, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : George, Mary, Christian, Catharine, John, and Elizabeth. Executors were wife and son George. Ney, Adam, of Derry, d. in February, 1783, leaving a wife Veronica and children : Peter, John, William, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Michael. Executors were sons William and Peter. Nafziger, Jacob, of Londonderry, d. Sep- tember, 1782, leaving a wife Anna, and chil- dren : Christian, Barbara, Jacob, and Joseph. O'Neill, Charles, of Paxtang, d. in Sep- tember, 1770, leaving children : William, Elizabeth, and Prudence. The executors were Alexander Johnson, William McClure, and John Barnet. Ober, Peter, of Londonderry, d. March, 1801, leaving wife Frany, who was a daugh- ter of Joseph Forney, and children : John, Elizabeth, Mary, Catharine, Barbara, and Peter. Porterfield, Robert, of Hanover, d. April, 1785, leaving a wife Ann, and children: Robert, and a daughter m. David Work, who had children : John and Ruth. He mentions granddaughter Grizzle Porter- field. Porter, James, Sr., of West Hanover, d. May, 1788, leaving a wife Jean, and chil- dren : Grizel, m. McCormick, Isabel, David, James, Robert, and Joshua. Execu- tors were Robert Moody and James Will- son. Patterson, William, of Paxtang, d. Octo- ber, 1745, leaving children : Samuel, Francis, Anna, Catrine, Jean, and Mary. Executors were Robert Taylor and Robert Baker. Patterson, Samuel, d. November, 1772, leaving a wife Mary, and children : James, Martha, Mary, Elizabeth, and Isabella. Ex- ecutors were wife Mary and William Patter- son. Powell, John, of Paxtang, d. November, 1748, leaving a wife Margaret, and besides other children, a daughter Nancy. Execu- tors were wife Margaret and Thomas M.cKee and John Allison. Preece, Thomas, of Derry, d. 1759, leaving a wife Mary, and children: Johanna, Thomas, Joseph, David, Richard, Hannah, Mary, and Elizabeth. Executors were wife and son Thomas. Preece, David, of Hanover, d. November, DA UP BIN CO UN TY. 69 1774, leaving a wife Dorothea, and children: Elizabeth and Anna. Poh, Wendel, d. February, 1768, leaving a daughter, m. Haldeman, and a daugh- ter, m. Christian Shaub ; grandchildren Jacob, Christian, and Adam Haldeman. Ex- ecutors were wife Mary and Christian Shaub. Potts, Robert, of Paxtang, d. October, 1769, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : Rachael, Peggy, Jean, and Ann ; and sister Jean. Ex- ecutor was wife Sarah. Poorman, Stephen, of Paxtang, d. April, 1782, leaving a wife Ann, and children : Chrisly, John, Stephen, Barbara, m. Elias Neglee, Mary, m. John Roop, Addy, m. Jacob Roop, Freny, m. Christly Stouffer, Ann, m. Henry Landis, and Elizabeth, m. Michael Poorman. Executors were Conrad Wolfly and Jacob Roop. Poorman, Jacob, of Paxtang, d. January, 1784, leaving a wife Mary, and children, not named. Pettigrew, David, of Hanover, d. in July, 1784, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children: John, James, Rosa, Margaret, Catharine, and Elizabeth. Patton, David, Sr., of Paxtang, d. Septem- ber, 1784, leaving a wife Rebecca, and chil- dren : David, John, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Jane, Joseph, and Sarah, m. John Hatfield. Ex- ecutor was son David. Reid, Thomas, d. July, 1734, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, Nathan, Eleanor, Alexander, Thomas, Mary, and James. Ex- ecutors were wife and son John. Read, Adam, of Hanover, d. January, 1769, leaving a wife Mary and children : Eleanor, m. Robert Whitehill, and Mary, m. John Harris. Reed, John, of Upper Paxtang, d. April, 1777, leaving a wife Margaret, and children, names not mentioned. Rodgers, Robert, of Hanover, died Novem- ber, 1745, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and brothers George, Hugh, and Joseph Rodgers. Executors were John Harris and Robert Wallace. Rodgers, Seth, of Hanover, d. May, 1758, leaving a wife Katharine, and brothers Hugh and George. Executors were wife Katharine and brother Hugh. Riddel, John, of Hanover, d. in 1747, leaving a wife Sarah, father James, brother James, and sister Katharine. Executors were father and brother James. Robinson, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. August, 1758, leaving a wife and a number of chil- dren, names not mentioned. Executors were James McKnight and Mathew Saylor. Robinson, Richard, d. February, 1768, leav- ing a wife Isabella, and children : Richard, James, John, Thomas, and Eleanor. Execu- tor was James Robinson. Robinson, Philip, d. May, 1770, leaving children: Samuel, Thomas, George, Agnes, and Sarah. Executors were Thomas and Samuel Robinson. Robinson, Thomas, of Hanover, d. Decem- ber, 1780, leaving wife Jean, and brothers Samuel and George Robinson. Executors were William Thome and James McCreight. Riddle, Tristram, of Hanover, d. 1759, leav- ing his estate to his father James Riddle, and brother James Riddle, Jr. Executors were William Young and Walter McFarlin. Riddle, James, of Hanover, d. August, 1763, leaving a wife Janet, and children : James and Catharine, son-in-law Joseph Allen, grandson William Young. Execu- tors were Robert Wallace and Hugh Wilson. Russell, James, of Derry, d. June, 1761, leaving a wife Jean, and daughter Mary, brother James and sister Mary Ann Russell. Russell, Jean, of Derr} r , d. May, 1766, leav- ing a child : Mary, m. Oliver Ramsey. Rumberger, Christian, of Hanover, d. Jan., 1776, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and chil- dren : George and Mary, m. Christopher Ryn- wine. Executors were Michael Brown and Adam Weiss. Roan, John, of Londonderry, d. February, 1776, leaving wife Annie, and children : Flavel, Jean, Elizabeth, and Mary. Execu- tors were wife Anne, Robert Robinson, and Joseph Boyd. Rennick, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. April, 1777, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Mary, Jean, John, Margaret, and Ann. Rennick, John, of Paxtang, d. May, 1782, leaving children : Mary, Jean, John, Mar- garet, and Ann. Executor was John Will- son. Rutherford, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. May, 1777, leaving a wife Jean, and children : John, James, Samuel, Nell, Jean, Agnes, Mary, and Elizabeth ; son-in-law Andrew Mays. Executors were John and Samuel Rutherford. Robertson, James, of Hanover, d. in March, 1792, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Robert, James, daughter, m. Alex- ander McGee and had a son James, Hugh, William, Jean, Rebecca, m. William Momtt, John, Mary, and Elizabeth. Executors were 70 HISTORICAL REVIEW wife and son Robert, and brother-in-law Robert Moodv. Reel, Philip, of Paxtang, d. July, 1812, leaving a wife Catharine, and children as follows : Peter, Mary, Jacob, Sarah, Catha- rine, and Benjamin. Stewart, George, of Donegal, d. January, 1732, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Francis, Elizabeth, ra. Samuel Fulton, John, and Mary. Executors were wife and son John. Stewart, William, d. May, 1748, leaving a wife Mary, daughter Isabel, and son Thomas. Executors were wife Mary and Thomas Wilson. Stewart, John, of Donegal, d. 1749, leav- ing a wife Ann, and children : George, Suit, and Jean. Executors were wife and James Anderson. Stewart, Rebecca, of Donegal, d. January, 1749, leaving children : Charles, Robert, William, and Frances. Executors were John Galbraith and James Kerr. Stewart, Andrew, of Paxtang, d. July, 1774, leaving a wife Mary, and children : James, John, Mary, Elizabeth, Charles, and Andrew. Executors were James and An- drew Stewart and Dr. Thomas Wiggins. Stewart, John, of Hanover, d. April, 1777, leaving a wife Jennet, and children : Anna, m. Smiley, Sarah, Jean, m. John Mc- Callen, Margaret, Mary, m. Johnson, James, John, and Samuel. Stewart, James, of Hanover, d. November, 1783, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Charles, Lazarus, and James; grandchil- dren Lazarus Stewart, son of Lazarus, and William Campbell. Stewart, Frances, widow, of Hanover, d. November, 1790, leaving children: William, who had a daughter Frances, Lazarus, who had a daughter Frances, John, Mary, m. George Espy and had Mary, Jean, m. Armstrong, George, and James. Snoddy, William, of Derry, d. May, 1735, leaving a wife, and a number of children. Executors were John McQuown and James Laird. Snoddy, John, of Derry, d. May, 1736, leaving anumber of children. Executor was John McQuown. Snoddy, Jane, of Hanover, d. November, 1746, leaving daughter Isabella, and step- daughter Margaret Snoddy. Executor was John McQuown. Snoddy, Matthew, d. August, 1780, leaving a wife Mabel, and children: John, Mary, Isa- bella, Matthew, William, Elizabeth, and Mabel. Executors were wife and son John. Simpson, John, of Fishing Creek, d. Sep- tember, 1738, leaving his estate to Thomas Armstrong. Simpson, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. May 1761, leaving a wife and children: John, Thomas, Michael, Rebecca, William, Samuel, Joseph, and Edward. Executors were wife and son John. Simpson, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. Novem- ber, 1772, leaving a wife Jean, and children : Samuel, Thomas, Nathaniel, and Sarah, m. Forster, and son-in-law William Harper, living in Ireland. Simpson, Thomas, of Paxtang, d. Febru- ary, 1777, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Michael and Thomas. Executors were Mar- garet and Michael Simpson and John Elder. Simons, Michael, of Hanover, d. in May, 1775, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Peter, John, Mary, m. Thomas Hears, Eliza- beth, m. William Weirick, a daughter m. Henry Fensler, and Catharine, m. Peter Weirick. Sawyer, William, of Londonderry, d. in October, 1784, leaving his estate to his " dear auld woman Sophia," and children : William, Benjamin, John, and Hannah. Steekley, Christian, of Derry, d. in Octo- ber, 1767, leaving a wife Catharine and children : John, Barbara, Chrisly, Abraham, Mary, and Catharine. The executors were Jacob and John Lehman, of Derry. Sloan, John, d. in September, 1741, leaving a wife Jean, and children : James, Robert, William, John, Sarah, and Agnes. Execu- tors were James Walker and George Espy. Sloan, Samuel, d. September, 1777, leaving brothers John, James, Archibald and Will- iam ; sisters Mary, m. James Michaels, and Elizabeth ; nephew Archibald Sloan, son of John, and niece Elizabeth, daughter of William. Executors were Archibald Sloan, David Allen and John Campbell. Sloan, James, of Hanover, d. December, 1775, leaving a wife Mary, and children : William, James, and Mary; son-in-law Peter Hastings. Executors were William and James Sloan. Swan, James, of Hanover, d. December, 174L, leaving a wife Mary, and children: James, Alexander, Margaret, and Jane. Ex- ecutors were Alexander and Mary. Swan, Alexander, of Hanover, d. Febru- ary, 1778, leaving a wife Margaret, and be- sides other children : Samuel, Alexander, / DAUPHIN COUNTY. 73 and Jean. Executors were Joseph Barnet and John Gilchrist. Swan, William, of Paxtang, d. October, 1782, leaving a wife Martha, and children : Margaret, Sarah, and Moses, and brother Richard. Executors were Richard Swan and John Wilson. Steele, Thomas, of Hanover, d. March, 1746, leaving a wife Agnes, and son David. Executors were Richard McClure, John Steeass, and Agnes Steele. Sterrett, John, d. April, 1748, leaving a wife Martha, and children: James, Joseph, Mary, Ann, Rebecca, Elizabeth, m. Edward Crawford, Martha, m. Joseph Wilson, and Sarah, m. Abraham Lowrey. Sterrett, Martha, d. April, 1754. leaving children : Anne, Rebecca, James, and Joseph; grandchild John, son of James. Executors were Andrew Work and Andrew Sterrett. Sterrett. Samuel, of Hanover, d. March, 1776, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Alexander, Benjamin, Samuel, Elizabeth, John, and William ; sons-in-law Moses Shaw and William Hall; granddaughter Sarah Shaw, child of Moses. Executors were John and William Sterrett. Sterrett, Robert, of Paxtang, d. March, 1777, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Agnes, m. Hanna, Mary, m. John Bowman, William, James, David, and Rob- ert ; grandchildren James and Robert Ster- rett and Mary Bowman, daughter of Mar}'. Semple, Hugh, d. May, 1749, leaving a wife, and brother-in-law James Graham. Executors were William Cunningham and John McClure. Semple, James, of Derry, d. October, 1758, leaving a wife Ann, and children : John, Isabella, Sarah, and Ann ; son-in-law James Henry. Executors were wife Ann and brother Robert. Semple, John, d. January, 1758, leaving a wife Hannah, and children : Robert Mc- Coses, William, and James. Smith, Robert, of Paxtang, d. March, 1757, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Matthew, m. Agnes , Rebecca, Robert, b. 1747, and David, b. 1749. Smith, James, of Paxtang, d. September, 1775, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, James, Williams, m. Mary and had Thomas, who was a surveyor, Robert, Samuel, Agnes, Joseph, and Mary. In the will he speaks of his " brother John Cate, of Neelytown, in the county of Ulster, New YorK" Strain, John, d. August, 1752, leaving a wife Mary, and children: David, William, Gilbert, John, Mary, and Robert. Executors were James Dixon and William Watson. Granddaughter Elizabeth Strain. Strain, Robert, of Hanover, d. September, 1753, leaving brothers John, David, William, and Gilbert; sister Mary Thompson. Ex- ecutors were James Dixon and William Watson. Strain, Thomas, of Hanover, d. February, 1780, leaving a wife Hannah, and children : Sarah, m. Edwards, John, and Thomas ; sons-in-law James Miliken and William Thompson ; granddaughter Mar- garet Miliken. Executors were sons John and Thomas. Strain, David, of Hanover, d. September, 1783, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and chil- dren : John, Alexander, and William ; sons- in-law James McCreight and John Wilson. Snodgrass, James, d. May, 1750, leaving a wife, and children : William, James, Ann, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Mary. Executors were Andrew Caldwell and John Snodgrass. Snodgrass, Alexander, d. May, 1750, leav- ing a wife, and children: William, James, and Robert. Executors were John Caldwell and Patrick Johnson. Snodgrass, Robert, of Hanover, d. March, 1777, leaving children: Joseph, James, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Susannah, and Isabella. Executors were George Sanderson and John Snodgrass. Smith, John, of Paxtang, d. May, 1777, leaving children : Robert, Andrew, Marga- ret, and Rebecca. Executors were Matthew and Andrew Smith. Smith, Jacob, of West Planover, d. July, 1815, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Elizabeth, m. Ziegler, Hannah, m. Henry Balsbaugh, Abraham, .David, Daniel, Jacob, deceased, and John, deceased, leaving a son Samuel. Sharp, Thomas, d. January, 1758, leaving a wife Ketrine, and children : John, Ann, Sarah, Thomas, and Mary. Executors were Philip Robinson and John Sharp. Sharp, Edward, of Paxtang, d. October, 1765, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : Henry, Edward, and Eleanor. Executors were William Sharp and Michael Graham. Sharp, Dietrick, of Paxtang, d. April, 1765, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Sophia and Eva. Executors were Jacob Loeser and John Backenstoes. Stehley, Christian, of Derry, d. October, 74 HISTORICAL REVIEW 1767, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : John, Barbara, Chrisley, Mary, Abraham, and Catharine. Stehley, John, d. October, 1776, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children: John, Eliza- beth, Martin, Christian, Mary, and Jacob. Executor was wife Elizabeth. Stouffer, Jacob, of Derry, d. February, 1768, leaving a wife Magdalena, and chil- dren : Christian, Anna, Mary, and Eva. Ex- ecutors were Ulrich Burkholder and Yost Brand. Steele, William, of Paxtang, d. July, 1769, leaving children : John, Samuel, Agnes, m. John Boggs, Elizabeth, m. Thomas McNutt, David, Mary, Jean, and William ; grand- children William McNutt and William Boggs. Stephen, Andrew, of Paxtang, d. Febru- ary, 1770, leaving a wife Ann, and children: Hugh, Ann, Andrew, and Hezekiah. Ex- ecutors were wife, John Gilchrist, and John Forster. Symons, Nicholas, of Hanover, d. M&y, 1775, leaving wife Margaret, and children : Peter, John, and Elizabeth, m. William Warick ; son-in-law Henry Fensler. Ex- ecutors were Peter Hedrick and Abraham Hubley. Schweigert, Peter, of Upper Paxtang, d. August, 1775, leaving a wife Christina, and children : Peter, John, Adam, Andrew, Jonas, Elizabeth, and Ann. Executors were Peter Schweigert and Valentine Brauch. Sherer, Joseph, of Paxtang, d. November, 1776, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Samuel, John, William, Catharine, Mary, m. Samuel Cochran, Jean, Richard, and Joseph. Sturgeon, Samuel, d. March, 1750, leaving children : Thomas, Jean, and Sarah. Ex- ecutors were James Armstrong and Thomas Sturgeon. Sturgeon, Samuel, Sr., of West Hanover, d. October, 1801, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : William, Jeremiah, James, Samuel, Andrew, Martha, John, and Allen. Sturgeon, Jean, widow of Robert, d. Febru- ary, 1809, leaving children : Jean, Effie, Jere- miah, who had Jean, Thomas, who had Jean, Timothy, who had Jean and Samuel. Snyder, Leonard, of Upper Paxtang, d. October, 1801, leaving children : Leonard, Nicholas, Catharine, Jacob, Christopher, and Samuel. Snyder, John, of Hanover, d. July, 1791, leaving a wife Veronica, and children : John, Christian, Abraham, Barbara, and Peter. Snug, Christian, of Upper Paxtang, d. February, 1786, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : Catharine, m. John Nicholas Baer, Elizabeth, Eva, Catharine, rn. Christo- pher Yeager, Margaret, Ann, Mary, Char- lotta, Susannah, Margaret, m. John Yeager, Christine, Christian, Philip, Magdalena, and John. Executors were John Motter, Sr., and Leonard Snyder. Sawyer, Sophia, widow of William Sawyer, d. September, 1788, leaving children: John, Sophia, Hannah, m. John Logan, Benjamin, a daughter m. William Duncan and had William, William and daughter Mary, Thomas and son William. Sawyer, William, of Derry, d. in October, 1784, leaving a wife Sophia, and children : John, Hannah, William, and Benjamin. Executors were William and Benjamin Saw- yer. Sawyer, Benjamin, of Londonderry, d. January, 1792, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Thomas, William, James, and Hannah. Singer, Simon, d. in 1763, leaving a wife Elizabeth, who afterwards married Henry Eby, and children : John, Simon, Barbara, Elizabeth, Jacob, Catharine, Henry, Anna, and Mary. Singer, John, of Derry, d. May, 1790, leav- ing a wife Barbara, and among other chil- dren : Conrad and David. Singer, Jacob, of Derry, d. November, 1800, leaving a wife Franey, and children : Jacob, Daniel, Anna, and Ephraim. Shope, Bernard, of Paxtang township, d. August, 1813, leaving children : Barbara, m. Henry Michael, Julianna, m. George Sil- sel, Jacob, Margaret, Mary, Christiana, Mag- dalena, Adam, Bernhart, and Eve, deceased. Shearer, Michael, of Paxtang, d. January, 1777, leaving a wife Ann, and son Daniel. Shaw, Daniel, of Hanover, d. in March, 1778, leaving a wife Phebe, and children : Samuel, Jean, m. William Haggerty, and Robert. Executors were Joseph Brown and William Hutchison. Shaw, Samuel, of Hanover, d. in Novem- ber, 1778, leaving a brother Robert and sis- ter Jean, m. William Haggerty. . Shaw, Alexander, of Paxtang, d. in De- cember, 1785, leaving his estate to James Monteith. Executor was Samuel Lyon. Scott, Patrick, of Paxtang, d. in June, 1782, leaving a wife Ann, and children ; Robert, Jane, m. Flannigan ; and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 75 grandchildren Alexander, Samuel, and Violet Jackson. Stoner, Catharine, of Paxtang, d. June, 1785, leaving children : Susanna, m. Co wen, and John ; grandchild Catharine Co wen. Tait, William, of Deny, d. 1749, leaving a wife Rebecca, and children : Mary, m. Robert Stratford, and Robert ; grandchildren Mary and Margaret Tait, children of Robert. Executors were wife. Rebecca and Alexander McCane. Teas, John, of Hanover, d. May, 1752, leaving a wife Martha, and children : Mary and Thomas. Executors were wife Martha and James Karris. Taylor, Robert, owned the farm at Pine Ford, in Derry township. In 1762 his widow was the wife of Charles McCormick. The farm of 150 acres was purchased by the eldest son for £270. The children of Robert Taylor then living were : Henry, Catharine, m. John Sterling, William. Robert, Matthew, Jane, John, Elizabeth and Ann. The son of John was then a minor, and John Laird was appointed guardian of his estate. Taylor, David, of Derry, d. November, 1761, leaving a wife Agnes, and children: John, Mary, Esther, Agnes, and Janet. Ex- ecutors were wife Agnes, and John and Pat- rick Hays. Todd, Hugh, of Hanover, d. 1772. Records of will missing. Todd, James, of Hanover, d. November, 1783, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, James, David, and Isabella, m. John Johnson. Thompson, John, of Hanover, d. Septem- ber, 1778, leaving children: William, Jean, in. John Robinson, John, and Andrew. Trousdale, William, of Hanover, d. April, 1785, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and children : Jean and Henry; also brothers Thomas and John Trousdale. Thornton, Matthew, of Hanover, d. April, 1786, leaving a wife Agnes, and children : Mary, Nancy, m. Jamison, and had Matthew, William, Martha, m. Thomp- son and had Agnes, Margaret m. Butler. Tifebaugh [Diffenbaugh], George, of Pax- tang, d. November, 1788, leaving a wife, Mary, and children: Elizabeth, m. John Shoop, Catharine, m. Moore, George, Mary, Adam, John, Jennie, and Daniel. Executors were wife, son George, and brother Michael. Templeton, Robert, of Hanover, d. Octo- ber, 1789, leaving a wife Agnes, who d. Feb- ruary, 1790. Their children were: Jean, m. Robert Henry, Mary, m. Charles McCoy, Ruth, m. John Johnson, John, Agnes, in. Samuel Stewart and had Agnes and Mary, Sarah, m. William Clark, Barbara, m. Henry McCormick, Susannah, m. James Hathorn, Hannah, m. Duncan Sinclair, and Robert, who had William and Richard. Vance, Moses, of Paxtang, d. April, 1786, leaving a wife Anna, and children : William, Adam, Jane, m. Edward Ashcraft, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Executors were wife and son William. Vance, John, of Hanover, d. July, 1734, leaving a wife Mary, and children: Hugh, George, and Jean. Executor was Jared Graham. Van Lear, Christopher, of Derry, d. Au- gust, 1750, leaving children : John, William, James, Mar3 r , Michael, and Christopher. Van Lear, Michael, of West Hanover, d. April, 1801, leaving a wife Mary, and chil- dren: John, Agnes, m. John Thompson, and Sarah. Wilson, John, of Paxtang, d. September, 1738, leaving his estate to his father Alex- ander and brother Joseph Wilson. Wilson, David, of Hanover, d. August, 1739, leaving a wife Rebecca. Wilson, George, of Paxtang, d. 1750, leav- ing a brother John Wilson and sister Eliza- beth Wilson, m. Thomas Lennox. Wilson, John, of Paxtang, d. May, 1762, leaving a wife Martha, and children : John, Sarah, William, Martha, and Jean. His wife and brother Joseph Wilson were execu- tors. Wilson, David, d. in March, 1766, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: Samuel, Robert, and Elizabeth, m. Samuel Woods and had Nathan. Wilson, Moses, of Derry, d. February, 1781, leaving children : John, Catharine, Mary, Martha, Susannah, and James; grandchil- dren Moses and William Wilson, Jane Kear, and Elizabeth Wilson. White, John, of Hanover, d. March, 1740, leaving a wife Barbara, and children: Alex- ander, Thomas, and Anna. Executors were John Brandon and James Sturgeon. White, Josiah, of Hanover, d. July, 1753, leaving a wife Agnes, and children : Josiah, Benjamin, Samuel, John, James, Daniel, and Isabella. Executors were John Bar- nett and Josiah White. 76 HISTORICAL REVIEW White, William, of Derry, d. July, 1783, leaving a sister Mary, m. Thomas Mont- gomery, and nephew Thomas White. Ex- ecutors were James Scott and John White. Watson, William, of Hanover, d. in Octo- ber, 1770, leaving a wife Sarah, and chil- dren : Samuel, William, Hugh, David, Pat- rick, a daughter m. Alexander Kennedy, Sarah, Eleanor, Mary, Martha, Ann, and Jean. Welsh, James, of Paxtang, d. April, 1754, leaving a wife Mary and children : John, Thomas, James, Robert, Joseph, Jean, Isa- belle, and Mary. Executors were wife and son John. Welsh, James, of Derry, d. September, 1769, leaving a wife Jane, and children : Elizabeth, m. McConnell, Mary, in. — , Anna, Margaret, Martha, and leaving a wife Margaret, and children: James, Agnes, Archibald, Sarah, m. Samuel. Woods, Adam, of Hanover, d. August, 1756, leaving a wife Sarah, and children : Andrew, John, Margaret, m. Patton, Janet, m. - — Calhoun, Jiles, m. Cochran, and McAllister, Sarah, m. Martha, m. James McClenaghan. Woods, Andrew, of Hanover, d. April. 1769, leaving a wife Jean, and brother John. Executors were wife and brother John. Woods, John, of Hanover, d. December, 1769, leaving a wife Mary, and children : George, Andrew, Samuel, Sarah, Anna, Margaret, Janet, Mary, Elizabeth, and Mar- tha. Executors were wife, Josiah Espy, and James McClenaghan. Woods, Rev. Matthew, of Hanover, d. Jan- uary, 1785, leaving wife, and several chil- dren, not named. Executors were Samuel Kearsley and John Ainsworth. Wylie, Oliver, of Paxtang, d. October, 1757, leaving a wife and children : Margaret, Oliver, and William. Executors were John Harris and Thomas. Wiggins, John, of Paxtang, d. February 1762, leaving a wife Mary, and children : John, Agnes, James, Jean, Martha and Mar- garet. Executor was John Wiggins. Wright, James, of Hanover, d. March, 1764, leaving a wife Margaret, and children: William, Margaret, Ann, Agnes, Jean, and Eleanor. Wright, William, of Hanover, d. October, 1782, leaving a wife Margaret, and children : Margaret and Mary, m. John Elder. Ex- ecutors were Margaret Wright and James McMillan. Walker, James, of Derry, d. April, 1753, Oaruthers, and Mary, m. Andrew Roan ; grandchild James Caruthers. Walker, James, of Paxtang, d. October, 1784, leaving a wife Barbara, and children : William, Isabella, James, David, Robert, Thomas, and John; grandchildren Catharine and Rachael Galbraith. Executors were wife Barbara and John Forster. Walker, James, of Londonderry, d. prior to 1785. His widow Martha in 1787 was the wife of Samuel Weir. The children were: Archibald, William, Margaret, Mary, and Lettice. Whitley, Michael, who died in 1777 from wounds received at Chestnut Hill, left a wife Martha, and children : Michael, William, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane, and Martha. Walter, Jacob, of Paxtang, d. March, 1782, leaving wife Juliana and son Michael. Wallace, Robert, of Hanover, d. April, 1783, leaving a wife Mary, and children : Moses, James, Isabella, and Mary ; sons-in- law Thomas McNair and Joseph Boyd ; grandchildren Mary Boyd, Robert Wallace, son of Moses, and Martha McNair. Wallace, James, of Paxtang, d. March, 1784, leaving a wife Elizabeth, and step- children : Robert and Rachael Elder ; and grandchild Thomas Elder. Wetherhold, Susanna, widow, of Harris- burg, d. July, 1812, leaving children as fol- lows : Margaret, tn. Barnett ; Eliza- beth, m. Wingert, and had Charles and John ; John, of Hummelstown, m., and had Elizabeth, m. Peter Snyder, and had Charles, and Susanna ; and George. Willson, John, of Londonderry, d. July, 1812, leaving his estate to his brother Will- iam Willson and wife Mary, and sister Syble, nephews Moses, Hugh, and John Will- son, and nieces Ann and Mary Willson. Willson, John, Sr., d. October, 1801, leav- ing his estate to his nieces Jean Robinson, Martha Young, Sarah Willson, Martha Smith, Jean Willson, wife of John ; Sarah Galey, and Martha Caddow ; to nephews Samuel, John, Abraham, William, John, and James Willson ; sister Jean Willson. Willson, James, of West Hanover, d. Oc- tober, 1806, leaving children : James, Eliza- beth, m. Robert Sturgeon, Ann, m. James Moorehead, Mary, John, Samuel, Rachel, Thomas, Lucy, m. Thomas Bell, and Mar- tha. Executors were Samuel Willson and William Allen. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 77 Young, Alexander, of Paxtang, d. March, 1751, leaving a wife Mary, and a number of children. Mentions father-in-law James Willson. Ziegler, Jacob, d. October, 1750, leaving a wife Barbara, and children : Margaret, Mary, Philip, and Ann. Ziegler, George, d. September, 1769, leav- ing children by first wife Mary : Jacob and Mary; by second wife Catharine : Ann, Bar- bara, George, and Frederick. Zent, Jacob, of West Hanover, d. in 1809, leaving children as follows: Elizabeth, m. Valentine King and had a daughter Su- sanna, John, Phoebe (Pevey), m. Christian Kish, Marj r , m. Abraham Houser, Catharine, m. John Snyder, Susanna, m. Jacob Moyer, and Jacob. CHAPTER VII. Some Early Dauphin County Families. [It is not intended to give a complete genealogical record of Dauphin county fami- lies. Records of other families have ap- peared in print or it has been proposed to publish them in distinct publications. Taken in connection with the Chapter of Genealogi- cal Records, this information, limited as it may be, is of great value. There may be errors here and there, but these will prob- .abby prove unimportant. The editor can- not verify every statement given him. The hope is that from this meager data many may see the value thereof, and at once pro- ceed to gather up the valuable records of their own family, and preserve it for those coming after.] The Family of the Founder of Harris- burg. John Harris, the first, was a native of Yorkshire, England, where he was born about the year 1673. He was a brewer by occupation, and at his majority came to America with several of his brothers. Wat- son, the annalist, states that John Harris' "entire capital amounted to only sixteen guineas." Although spending a few years in the new city of Philadelphia, at a time when it was decided to license hut English born persons as Indian traders, he with one or two of his brothers entered that lucrative business. In January, 1705, the commis- sioners of property authorized and allowed him " to seat himself on the Sasquahannah at Pextang, to erect such buildings as are necessary for his trade, and to enclose and improve such quantity of land as he shall think fit." Mention is made of him in the Colonial Records, and among the fac-similes of Indian autographs is that of John Hans. An examination of the original show this to be a misprint for John Harris. The auto- graph I. H. is especially amusing, placing him among the Indian chiefs of the time. By comparing this signature with one in our possession we are perfectly satisfied that the " big Indian " John Hans was our pioneer John Harris. Of the incidents in the bor- der life of this early settler it is not our in- tention to say much at the present time. That he was an adventurous spirit, hardy and daring, his seating himself in the midst of the perfidious and treacherous Shawanese is sufficient evidence. " He was as honest a man as ever broke bread," was the high eulogium of the Rev. John Elder, who knew him well in the early days of his ministry. John Harris died at Harris' Ferry, in De- cember, 1748, his will being probated at Lancaster the latter part of that month. At times we are inclined to the belief that John Harris had been twice married. If not, his first and only wife was Esther Say, whom he married late in life. She was many years his junior, and concerning whom we have much traditionary history. It is said that Harris, on his frequent visits to Phila- delphia, met her at the house of Edward Shippen, the first mayor of Philadelphia, an intimate friend of Harris. She was also a relative of the family with whom she was residing. They were married in old Christ Church, but the exact year we have no record. Esther Say Harris survived her husband, and four or five years thereafter married William McChesney, who resided on the west side of the Susquehanna, in what is now Newberry township, York county. She died there in 1757, and was probably buried in Silvers Spring church graveyard. The names of John Harris' children who reached maturity, and probable dates of birth, are as follows: i. Elizabeth, b. 1720; m. John Findlev. ii. Esther, b. 1722; m. William Plunket. Hi. John, b. 1726; m., 1st, Elizabeth Mc- Clure; 2d, Mary Reed. iv. William- Augustus, b. 1730; m. Mar- garet _Simpson. 78 HISTORICAL REVIEW v. Samuel, b. May 4, 1733 ; m. Elizabeth Bonner. vi. David, b. 1737 ; m. Miss Mahon. At his death, it may be noted, the pioneer, John Harris, was buried at the foot of a large mulberry tree on the river bank, as was also his first wife, and several of his children who died in early life. The in- closure in Harris Park and the fast decaying stump of the old tree mark the site of the last resting place of the first John Harris. Elizabeth Harris, the eldest child of John Harris, married John Findley or Fin- ley. She died in 1769 at the age of forty- nine vears; her husband in 1771 at the age of almost fifty. Little is known of him, save that he was the ancestor of the Findleys or Finleys of Western Pennsylvania. The children of Elizabeth and John Findley were : i. Esther, who married " William Pat- terson, Esq., of Fermanagh." Pat- terson had been previously married to Isabella Galbraith, of Derry, and their only son, Galbraith Patterson, was a noted lawyer in the early days of the Dauphin county courts. The children of Esther and Will- iam Patterson were : John, Isabella, William-Augustus, Margaret, and James, all of whom married and left issue. ii. John, m. Hannah ; in 1796 he resided in Washington county, Pa. Hi. Isabella, iv. William- Augustus, v. Margaret, she married William Wirtz, of Lancaster; and their children were: Margaret, Elizabeth, Esther, Christian, Hannah, and William. Otherwise concerning them we have little knowledge. vi. James. As previously remarked, the Findleys went to Western Pennsylvania, and from thence their descendants have scattered over the States of the Union beyond the Ohio, where they are to-day a representative people. Esther Harris, the second daughter of the elder John Harris, born about 1724, died in 1768. She married Dr. William Plunket, a native of Ireland. At that time he was practicing medicine in Carlisle. He was an officer in the Provincial service; subse- quently located atSunbury, where he became the leader in the so-called Pennamite War — efforts made by the government of Pennsyl- vania to drive off the Connecticut intruders upon the Wyoming lands. During the war of the Revolution he was suspected of dis- loj'alty, and was once placed under arrest. Sabine, in his loyalists of America, tells some fabulous stories of Colonel Plunket. We doubt if he was ever a loyalist. As in the recent civil conflict, however, it may be that as he was not for, he certainly must be against. All of his friends and family con- nections were ardent for independence — and he would have entered heartily into the struggle, but with the other officers of the French and Indian war, they found them- selves supplanted by inexperienced men as officers, and this rankled in their bosoms and they stood aloof. At this distance from that era it is difficult to inquire into the causes why old and well-tried officers were totally ignored in the organization of the Pennsylvania Line, and the chief places given to men who knew not the " art of war." Plunket and his fellow officers of the Pro- vincial war, at the outset of the Revolution, hurriedly organized the militia of the counties, but when the Continental Line was formed they were left out in the organization. And so the old hero quietly retired to do- mestic life, only annoyed by repeated charges of disloyalty to the cause of liberty. He died at Sunbury in the month of April, 1791, and is there buried. The children of Esther Harris and William Plunket were : i. Elizabeth, who married Samuel Ma- clay, brother of William Maclay, a • member of the Senate of Pennsyl- vania, speaker of that body, and afterwards United States senator; an influential man in public affairs, and whose descendants have oc- cupied and do occupy honorable and prominent positions in Penn- sylvania. ii. Isabella, who married William Bell, of Elizabethtown, N. J. She was a remarkable woman, was principal of a young ladies' seminary many years, and died on the 10th of March, 1843, at the good old age of eighty-three years. Hi. Margaret, married Isaac Richardson. A descendant was recently a repre- sentative in the United States Con- gress from one of the New York dis- tricts. iv. Esther-Harris, married her cousin, Col. Richard Baxter, of the British DAUPHIN COUNTY. 79 service. She died young, leaving a daughter, Margaret, who became the wife of Dr. Samuel Maclay, of Mifflin county, Pa. Dr. Plunket had besides the foregoing, five other children, all sons, who died in early life. John Harris, the eldest son of the first John Harris, and the founder of Harrisburg, was be rn in 1726 at Harris' Ferry. He was but twenty-three years old when his father died. At that period Harris' Ferry was an important place on the frontiers of Pennsyl- vania; and that with the management of his father's estate and the guardianship of his younger brothers required care and good judgment. Soon thereafter the French and Indian war broke out. The ferry was the enlre-potfov the Provincial forces stationed on the frontiers. The story of John Harris' life through these exciting times, down to its close, remains to be written, and we pro- pose at some future day to venture upon the subject. Much of it reads like a romance. He lived in perilous times — and he was equal to the emergency. He was an officer in the Provincial service, and during all that struggle for white supremacy against the treacherous Delawaresand perfidious Shawa- nese he was active and energetic. The Rec- ords of Pennsylvania contain a great deal of correspondence between John Harris and the Provincial authorities, principally relat- ing to the condition of the frontiers and ac- counts of Indian forays. During the Pax- tang Boys' affair of 1763 and 1764 he was among those censured by the government, but had that government taken his advice and removed that viperous and blood- stained band of Indians on the Conestoga, there would never have resulted the neces- sity in the Paxtang Boys taking summary justice in their own hands. When the revo- lutionary struggle came John Harris was not behind his friends and neighbors in taking sides with the Colonies. Not only his influence, but his money was given to the authorities to assist in the contest with the mother country. One of his sons, his eldest born, fell in front of Quebec in De- cember, 1775; another, David, became an officer in the war, and served with distinc- tion. Prior to the Revolution, with a far- seeing eye, John Harris proposed the laying out of a town at the ferry — but that contest put an end for the time to all projects. No sooner had peace been declared than the proposals for the new town were set forth. In the newspapers of 1784 an advertisement to that effect was published. The new county project, however, changed the origi- nal plans, and provided Harris' Ferry was chosen as the county seat the proprietor of- fered lands for the public use — town, county and State — and agreed to appoint commis- sioners who should value the lots of the town of Harrisburg, and which were to be sold at the sum fixed therefor. On the 4th of March, 1785, the General Assembly of the State passed the act for the erection of the county of Dauphin, designating Harris' Ferry as the county seat. Agreeable to John Harris' plans the lots of the town were ap- proved and valued, and report thereof made on the 14th day of April, 1785. The town grew rapidly, and the founder lived to see it prosperous. He died on the 30th of July, 1791, and his remains were interred in the graveyard of old Paxtang church. A marble slab bearing the following inscription marks the spot: In memory of \ John Harris | Who died on the 30th Day of July \ 1791 \ In the 65th year of his age \ and gave name | To the Toiun of Harrisburgh. \ The remains of | Elizabeth his first | and Mary his second wife \ lie in- terred with him \ Under this Stone. John Harris was in reality one of the " men of mark " in the early history of Penn- sylvania. During the French and Indian war his services were invaluable, and so down to the close of his active life he was the same unflinching patriot — a generous hearted and enterprising citizen. He had strong faith in the advantageous position of the town which he had laid oat, and some years before his death, in his efforts to dis- suade Matthias Hollenbach, of Hanover township, who was then removing to Wilkes- Barre, and who became quite prominent in the history of that locality, said this place [Harrisburg] would eventually become the center of business in interior Pennsyvania and in time be selected as the seat of govern- ment of the State. He was far-seeing. At his death he owned about 900 acres of land, including most of what is now embraced in the city of Harrisburg. Also 200 acres on the Cumberland side of the river, including the Ferry, as also a large tract of land at the mouth of the Yellow Breeches, in Newberry township, York county, with 600 acres at the mouth of Conedoguinet creek, where an old Shawanese town once had been. 80 HISTORICAL REVIEW John Harris, the founder, was twice mar- ried. In the year 1749, by the Rev. John Elder, to Elizabeth McClure, born 1729 in Paxtang, and died January 20, 1764, at Harris' Ferry. The following incidents, credited to the wife of the first John Harris, refer to this noted woman. "The log house of Mr. Harris, situated on the river bank, was surrounded by a stockade for security against the Indians. An English officer was one night at the house, when by accident the gate of the stockade was left unfastened. The officer, clothed in his regimentals, was seated with Mr. Harris and his wife at the table. An Indian entered the gate of the stockade and thrust his rifle through one of the port-holes of the house, and it is sup- posed pointed it at the officer. The night being damp, the gun simply flashed. In- stantly Mrs. Harris blew out the candle to prevent the Indian aiming a second time, and he retreated." On another occasion a servant girl was sent upstairs for some pur- pose, and she took with her a piece of lighted candle, without a candlestick. The girl soon came down without the candle, and on Mrs. H. asking what she had done with it, she said she had stuck it into a barrel of flaxseed. This, however, happened to be a barrel of powder. Mrs. Harris instantly rose, and without saying a word, for fear of alarming the girl, went upstairs, and advanc- ing to the barrel, cautiously placed her hands under the candle and lifted it out, and then coolby reproved the girl for her careless- ness. These occurrences prove her to have been well fitted for the life of a pioneer. The children of John Harris and his wife Elizabeth McClure were : i. Mary, b. April 13, 1750 ; m. William Maclay. ii. John, b. August 20, 1751. He is the son of whom his father wrote on the 4th of July, 1775, after speaking of his son David, who was an ap- plicant for a commission in the patriot army : " I shall let my other son Johnny go cheerful^ in the service, anywhere in America." He joined at this time Capt. Mat- thew Smith's company, and fell mortally wounded in front of Que- bec, on the 31st of December, 1775. Hi. David, b. February 24, 1754, at Harris' Feny. He received a good English and classical education under the care of the celebrated Dr. Alison. At the time of the breaking out of the war for Inde- pendence he was in Baltimore. He accepted a commission in the Pennsylvania Line and was ap- pointed paymaster of Col. William Thompson's battalion of riflemen. He served in various positions until the close of the Revolution, when he returned to Baltimore where he married. After the death of his father, being one of the ex- ecutors of the estate, he came to Harrisburg, and was appointed by his old friend and companion in arms, Governor Mifflin, one of the associate judges of Dauphin county, August 17, 1791. This position he resigned on the 20th of February, 1792, to accept an appointment in the Bank of the United States. Upon the establishment of the office Of discount and deposit, in Balti- more, he accepted the cashiership thereof. Major Harris died in that city on the 16th of November, 1809, at the age of fifty-five years. His wife was Sarah Crocket, of Baltimore, and their children were : John, who died in Europe, and Mary Crochet, who married Joseph Sterritt. iv. William, b. January 23, 1756 ; d. July 3, 1764. v. Elizabeth, b. November 22, 1759 ; d. s. p. John Harris married, secondly, in Novem- ber, 1764, by Rev. John Roan, Mary Read, daughter of Adam and Mary Read, of Han- over, b. 1730; d. November 1, 1787, at Har- risburg, and buried in old Paxtang church graveyard. Their children were : vi. Adam, b. November 7, 1765 ; d. s. p. vii. James (1st), b. February 15, 1767 ; d. s. p. viii. Robert, b. September 5, 1768 ; m. Elizabeth Ewing. ix. Mary, b. October 1, 1770 ; m. John Andre Hanna. x. Jean, b. March 18, 1772 ; d. s. p. xi. Joseph, b. October 23, 1774 ; d. s. p. xii. William, b. September 1, 1776 ; d. August 17, 1777. xiii. Read, b. October 5, 1778 ; d. s. p. xiv. Elizabeth, b. October, 1780; d.-s. p. xv. James (2d), b. 1782 ; d. May 17, 1806; unm.; buried in Paxtang church graveyard. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 81 William Augustus I [arris, son of John Harris, the elder, born about the year 1730, at Harris' Ferry ; d. in 1760, near Elizabeth- town, now Lancaster county. He married, October 4, 1752, Margaret Simpson, daughter of Samuel Simpson, of Paxtang. She sur- vived her husband only a year or two. They left children : i. John, d. s. p. ii. Simpson, was a soldier of the Revolu- tion, and died in the service at Ashley Hill. Samuel Harris, son of the first John Harris, b. May 4, 1733, at Harris' Ferry. At the beginning of the Revolution, he was a settler in Northumberland county, and took an active part in affairs there, as also in the so-called " Pennamite War." He afterwards removed to near Cayuga Lake, New York, where he died on the 19th of October, 1825. At West Cayuga, or Bridgeport, on the shore of the Cayuga Lake, in the town of Seneca Falls, is a monument erected to Samuel Harris. From it we take the following in- scription, although the date of his birth is seven years out of the way : Samuel Harris | Born at Harrisburg, Penn., May 4> 174-0 | An active participant in the Stirring scenes of the old French War \ was present at surprise and defeat \ of Braddock near Fort Du Quesne \ He was the decided friend of his \ Country and her Cause, in the War | of the Revolution, during ivhich he was | appointed Captain of Cavalry \ Emigrated to and settled on the \ bank of the Cayuga Lake in the year 1795 \ Where he died Aug. 19, 1825 | Aged 85 yrs 3 months 15 days. On the same monument is this inscrip- tion : Elizabeth Harris wife of Samuel Harris | born at Philadelphia March 17, 1740 \ Died Dec. 25, 1828 \ Aged 88 yrs 9 mo. 8 da. | Blessed are the merciful for they shall ob- \ tain mercy. Samuel Harris married, in 1758, Eliza- beth Bonner, of Philadelphia. Their chil- dren, all born at Harris' Feny, were: i. John, b. September 26, 1760 ; m. Mary Richardson. ii. William, b. October 3, 1762; m. Miss Mead, and left issue. Hi. Ann, b. 1764 ; d. s. p. iv. David, b. April 22, 1771; m. Ann ; and theiri'children were Alfred,[Samuel, and Elizabeth. David Harris, the youngest son of the first John Harris, born about 1737, received a good education, settled at Sunbury, and was prothonotary of Northumberland county in 1777 and 1778. He died while on a voy- age to Europe. He married a Miss Mahon, of Baltimore, and they had one child, Esther, concerning whom we have not been able to secure information. Mary Harris, the daughter of the second John Harris, and his wife, Elizabeth McClure, was born April 13, 1750, at Harris' Ferry ; d. April 20, 1809, at Harrisburg, and is buried in Paxtang church graveyard. She married, April 16, 1769, William Maclay. He was the son of Charles Maclay and Elea- nor Query, and was born July 20, 1737, in New Garden township, Chester county, Pa. In 1742 his parents removed to Hopewell township, Lancaster county, now Lurgan township, Franklin county, where he grew up to man's estate. He was at Rev. John Blair's classical school, in Chester county, when the French and Indian war broke out, and desiring to enter the Provincial service, Mr. Blair recommended him as a "judicious young man and a scholar." He was ap- pointed an ensign in the Pennsylvania bat- talion, subsequently promoted to lieutenant, and served under Forbes and Bouquet. He afterwards studied law and was admitted to the York county bar, April 28, 1760. He was appointed one of the deputy surveyors of the Province, and until the Revolution was busily engaged as the assistant of Sur- veyor General Lukens' on the frontiers. By direction of the Proprietaries he laid out the town of Sunbury, where he erected a stone house and resided until the close of the war. During that struggle he marched with the Northumberland county associators, partici- pating in the battles of Trenton and Prince- ton. He was afterwards appointed assistant commissary of purchases. In 1781 he was elected to the Assembly, and filled many offices in the county and State, while in 1789 was chosen to the United States Senate, tak- ing his seat there as the first senator from Pennsylvania. A diary of the proceedings of these two years was kept by Mr. Maclay, the original of which was in the possession of his grandson, William Maclay Lyon. Upon leaving the Senate he took up his permanent residence in Harrisburg, where he built the stone house yet standing at the corner of Front and South streets. He represented the 82 HISTORICAL REVIEW county of Dauphin in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1795 and 1803, and was a Presidential elector in 1796, and from 1801 to 1803 one of the associate judges of the county. He died at Harrisburg on the 15th of April, 1804. In the old Paxtang churchyard is a flat marble stone with this inscription : Sacred | to the memory of \ William Maclay, Esq., | late of Harrisburgh, \ who departed this life April 16, 1804, | Aged 68 years. \ In the death of this valuable member of \ Society his Country has lost an enlightened | citizen and his family their only support. \ He held some of the most honourable offices | in Pennsylvania and the United States \ and discharged their duties with firmness | and integrity. \ To an en- larged and superior mind he added, \ the strictest morality and served his God \ by improving himself in virtue and knowledge. \ He has gone to receive a glorious reward \ for a life spent in honour and unsullied by crime. \ His afflicted wife and children raise this stone \ over his grave and have no consolation but | in the re- membrance of his virtues. O'er thy loved tomb shall angels bend, \ And true affection tribute pay, | To mourn the Father, Husband, Friend, | Untimely torn by Death away. | Tho' power and honour could not save \ Thy mortal part from Death's abode, \ Th' ethereal spirit bursts the grave \ and seeks the bosom of its God. " Words of truth for once told on a tomb- stone," said William Darby, the geographer, who knew Mr. Maclay well. For further notes concerning him see " History of Dau- phin County." The children of Mary (Mc- Clure) Harris and William Maclay were (surname Maclay): i. John-Harris, b. Feb. 5, 1770 ; d. s. p. ii. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 16, 1772 ; d. April 19, 1794. In Paxtang church burial ground is a large marble slab with this inscription : Sacred | to \ the Memory of \ Eliza Maclay. A lingering distemper \ bornewithresignation put a period to her life \ on the 19th of April, 1794. I in the 23d year of her age. \ The duties \ annexed to her station \ were dischargad with- out a I blot. I Her iveeping Parents \ haveplaced over her this stone \ The monument \ Of her vir- tues and of I their affection. Hi. Eleanor, b. January 17, 1774 ; m. Will- iam Wallace. iv. Mary, b. March 19, 1776; m. Samuel Awl. v. Esther, b. September 19, 1778 ; m. Dr. Henry Hall. vi. Sarah, b. January 5, 1781 ; m. John Irwin. vii. Jean, b. March 19, 1783 ; m. John Lyon. viii. William, b. 1784; d. 1785. ix. William (2d), b. May 5, 1787 ; d. Mon- day, March 22, 1812, at Harrisburg, unm. Robert Harris, son of the second John Harris, and his wife Mary Read, was born September 5, 1768, at Harris' Ferry. He re- ceived a good education, and was brought up as a farmer, residing during the early por- tion of his life in the old log house which stood where the Harris Park school building is erected. He filled various positions of honor, and during the war of 1812-14 served as paymaster of the Penn'a troops. He was elected to Congress two terms, 1823 to 1827. Mr. Harris was one of the most active and energetic men of his day. Possessed of great public spirit, he aided in the establishment of various enterprises, including the bridge over the Susquehanna, Harrisburg Bank and Harrisburg and Middletown turnpike. When the Assembly of the State decided to remove the seat of government to Harrisburg he was selected as one of the commissioners for fix- ing the location of the Capitol buildings be- fore removal. Many of our old citizens re- member well the last prominent act in his long life, the address of welcome made by him to President Taylor. Mr. Harris died at Harrisburg on the 3d of September, 1851, at almost the age of eighty-three years. He married in Philadelphia, May 12, 1791, Eliza- beth Ewing, daughter of Rev. John Ewing, D. D., provost of the University of Pennsyl- vania. She died at Harrisburg on the 27th of April, 1835, in the 63d year of her age. The children of Robert and Elizabeth Ewing Harris were: i. John, b. March 9, 1792 ; died June 22, 1846; unmarried. ii. Hannah, b. December 21, 1793 ; d. s. p. Hi. David, b. March 27, 1796, at Harris- burg. He received his education in the schools of the town and at the academy there. At the age of eigh- teen he went to Philadelphia, where he was engaged in mercantile pur- suits several j'ears, when he re- turned to his native town and es- tablished himself in the general DAUPHIN COUNTY. 83 transportation business in connec- tion with the canal, and subse- quently in merchandizing. For many years he was clerk of the borough and city councils, was a jus- tice of the peace under the borough charter, and one of the first alder- men elected under the cit}' charter. In 1814 Mr. Harris marched to Bal- timore — one of the youngest in that band of brave defenders — with the " Harrisburg volunteers," and was among the last of its survivors. Upon his retirement from councils he lived in quiet retirement, his age rendering it impossible for him to participate in any active business. He was a man of strict integrity, and lived an honorable and correct life, doing what he had to do faith- fully, beloved and respected by his friends and neighbors. He died at Harrisburg on the 14th of March, 1880. Mr. Harris married Eliza- beth Latimer, who survived to a ripe old age. Their children were Mary, Philip-Small, Henry -Latimer, Louisa, m. Charles H. Wilson, and Sallie- Latimer. Of these Mary is de- ceased ; Philip-S. resides at St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Wilson, a widow, at Philadelphia, and the others at Har- risburg. iv. George-Washington, b. June 23, 1798, at Harrisburg, where he died on the 13th of August, 1882. He re- ceived a preliminary education at the old Harrisburg academy and select schools of the town. Subse- quently he went to Dickinson, Jeff- erson and the University of Penn- sylvania, graduating at the latter institution. He studied law and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar at the December term, 1820. He remained at Harrisburg several years, during a portion of which period he served as deputy attorney general for the county of Dauphin. He afterwards removed to Philadelphia and entered into law partnership with Calvin Blythe, at one time judge of this district. He returned, however, in a short time to Harrisburg, and resumed his place at the Dauphin county bar, and was appointed reporter of the Supreme Court of Pennsylva- nia, publishing a series of volumes of reports. For a number of years he filled the position of secretary to the Library Committee of the Uni- ted States Senate. Until the last day of his long life he was very ac- tive — physically and mentally. In his address, appearance and man- ners, he belonged to the old school. He was a great reader, a man of good information and of fine con- versational powers. He was ex- emplary and upright in his inter- course with his fellow-citizens, and was highly respected by all. Mr. Harris married Elizabeth Mary Hall, daughter of Dr. Henry Hall, whose wife was Hester Maclay, daughter of Senator William Ma- clay. She died during the year 1884. Their children were Eliza- beth- E.., m. J. Wallace Kerr ; Catha- rine-Hall, m. William Morris ; Robert, William-H, and Julia-Todd. Mrs. Kerr, a widow, resides at Har- risburg, as does Julia T. Robert and William H. were both physi- cians, and died in the prime of life. Mrs. Morris resides in Delaware. v. Thomas-Jefferson, b. October 17, 1800. He received a good education, and was appointed a midshipman in the U. S. Navy. He passed a few years in the service, but having lit- tle inclination for a man-of-war life, he resigned and returned to Har- risburg, where he lived in quiet re- tirement until the close of his life, which terminated on the 10th of August, 1878. He was genial and generous, affable and entertaining, and a student his whole life long. Mr. Harris married, in 1859, Eliza Stine, of Harrisburg, but she died within a year thereafter. vi. Robert (1st), b. January 29, 1804; d. March 8, 1804. vii. Robert (2d), b. March 21, 1808. He was a physician and practiced his pro- fession at Harrisburg a number of years. He died there on the 19th of December, 1863, unmarried. viii. William-Augustus, b. August 21, 1810. He was an Episcopalian minister, resided at Washington, D. O, and the last survivor of the children of 84 HISTORICAL REVIEW Robert Harris. He married Cath- arine Butcher, and their children were James- Otey, Catharine, Will- iam, and Robert. Mary Harris, daughter of John Harris and his wife Mary Read, was born October 1, 1770, at Harris' Ferry. She was an active and energetic woman, and closed a life of four score years on the 20th of August, 1851. She married John Andre Hanna, a native of Flemington, N. J., where he was born about 1760. He was the son of Rev. John Hanna and his wife Mary McOrea. He re- ceived a good education under the direction of his father, and was partly educated at the College of New Jersey. It is probable that he came to Pennsylvania as a tutor, after- wards studying law with Stephen Chambers, of Lancaster, a noted lawyer of his day, and was admitted to the bar of that county in 1784. Upon the formation of the county of Dauphin he located at Harrisburg, where his marriage to a daughter of the founder of the new town gave him a prestige and promi- nence he would perchance not otherwise have had. With this influence of family, and his great natural abilities, he soon be- came the leader at the bar. Probably an ac- tive participant in the war of the Revolu- tion, he had a decided taste for military af- fairs. He commanded one of the first com- panies raised in Harrisburg, and during the so-called Whiskey Insurrection of 1794 was in command of the Second brigade of the Pennsylvania forces. The same year he was elected to. Congress, and up to the time of his death served in that illustrious body, He died, somewhat suddenly, on the 18th of July, 1805, and his remains repose in the cemetery at Harrisburg. General Hanna was a man of rich promise, was a leader of the anti-federal party, and the colleague of Gallatin, Sinilie and other Pennsylvanians, then quite prominent in the political affairs of the Nation. He was a gentleman in man- ners and deportment and eminent in his life work. The children of General Hanna and his wife Mary Harris were : i. Esther-Harris, d. s. p. ii. Eleanor, d. s. p. Hi. Sarah-Eaton ; she married in 1820 Richard Templin Jacobs, who died November 25, 1842. He was a prominent merchant of Harrisburg. Their children were Samuel, Hen- rietta, James, George- W., and Eliza. The latter was twice married, first to A. K. Cornyn, a lawyer, and sec- ondly John J. Clyde, of Harrris- burg. iv. Henrietta, d. 1840 ; unm. v. Caroline-Elizabeth, b. 1795 ; d. 1880 at Harrisburg. She married, in 1813, Joseph Briggs, of Silvers Spring, and they had John-Hanna, m. Julia Ann Todd, and Mary, m. Hon. John J. Pearson. vi. Frances-Harris, m. John Carson Mc- Allister, and left issue. vii. Juliana- C, m. John Fisher. viii. Mary-Read, m. Hon. John Tod. He was the son of David Tod and Rachel Kent, and born in Suflield, Hart- ford county, Conn , in November, 1779. His father was a Scotchman by birth and a man of an original turn of mind, possessing much shrewdness, and a dry kind of wit, many of his sayings being familiarly repeated years after his decease. His mother was a native of the town of Suffield. Young Tod received his preliminary education at the public schools of the village, but his class- ical education was pursued under the direction of the Rev. Mr. Gray, pastor of the Presbyterian church of that town. His rapid progress in his studies enabled him on ex- amination to enter the junior class at Yale College, where he graduated two years afterwards with great credit and honor to himself. After graduating- he entered the office of his brother, George Tod, then a practicing lawyer in New Haven, and it is said was also a short time in the office of Gideon Granger, Postmaster General under President Adams. He was admitted to the bar of Hartford in 1800. Shortly after he went to Virginia, where he filled the position of tutor in a family in one of the southern coun- ties of that State. In 1802 he lo- cated at Bedford, Pa., where he did some clerical labor in theprothono- tary's office, and the same year ad- mitted to the bar there. His prac- tice rapidly increased, and such was his standing and popularity in the county that he was elected to the House of Representatives of the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 85 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1808, serving in that branch until 1813 — the last two sessions being speaker of that body. In 1813 he was elected member of the State Senate, of which he served as pre- siding officer from 1814 to 1816. He was re-elected in 1816, but re- signed the office December 20, 1816. In 1820 Mr. Tod was elected a mem- ber of Congress, and again in 1822. The tariff question was the leading measure of Congress during the session of 1823-4. His speeches on the subject — particularly his open- ing speech, delivered on the 10th of February, 1824, and that with which he closed the debate on the 8th of April — are remarkable ; the first for the data, facts, statistics and other important information it con- veys — the second for its powerful and persuasive reasoning, fervid eloquence, wit and satire, all ex- pressed in chaste and elegant lan- guage. Few subjects have elicited more masterly and brilliant dis- plays from American statesmen. On the 8th of June, 1824, he was appointed president judge of the Fifteenth judicial district, and thereupon resigned his seat in Con- gress. In May, 1827, he was ap- pointed by Governor Shulze a jus- tice of the Supreme Court of Penn- sylvania. He had been engaged with two other judges in holding a court at Lancaster, and becoming ill, hastened to his home at Bed- ford, where, after a brief illness, on the 27th of March, 1830, in the fifty-first year of his age. he breathed his last. The character of Judge Tod was that of a plain, practical Republican — a downright honest man. Without the least ostenta- tion or disguise he remarkably ex- emplified, in a Spartan simplicity of manners, the truth of his own sentiments — that there may be a social equality in the intercourse of men on all proper occasions without at all interfering with the difference conferred by intellect and educa- tion. He was too humble to think himself wiser than others, and too honest to account himself better. The children of Mary Read Hanna and John Tod were Julia-Ann, m. John H. Briggs ; Rachel, m. Samuel A. Gilmore, of Butler; Isabella, m. William M. Kerr, and Henrietta. Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Kerr, both widows, reside at Harrisburg. The Allisons of Dekry. I. John Allison, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, emigrated with his family to Amer- ica as early as 1725, and located on what were termed the " Barrens of Derry, then Chester, afterwards Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa. He took up two hundred acres of land, which were warranted to him 15th of April, 1734. He died in 1747, leaving a wife Janet, and among other children, the following : i. Robert, d. March, 1766, unm.; by his will he bequeathed " £100 to the Trustees of the Philadelphia Hos- pital," "£100 to the Grammar School at Newark, ten miles from New Castle," and the balance of his estate to his brothers and sisters. ii. William, d. August, 1739; m. Grizzle Wray, and had Margaret, Patrick, and Robert, in. Henry, who had James. 2. iv. John, m. Ann . 3. v. James, m. Rebecca . vi. Jean, m. Smith. vii. Margaret, m. White. II. John Allison (John), d. May, 1767, in Donegal, leaving a wife Ann (who subse- quently married John Stewart), and had children as follows : i. Patrick. ii. Jean, m. George Clark, and had Mary. Hi. Rose, m. James Crawford, and had John, iv. Margaret, v. John. vi. James, b. 1750. vii. Ann, b. 1753. viii. William, b. 1755. ix. Robert, b. 1757. III. James Allison (John), d. November, 1762, in Donegal, leaving a wife Rebecca, who died in September, 1764, and the fol- lowing issue : i. James, m. a daughter of Gordon Howard, of Donegal. 86 HISTORICAL REVIEW ii. Anna, m. Defrance, and had James and John, who were, in 1776, over fourteen years of age. Hi. Jean, m. William Watt, and removed to North Carolina. iv. Margaret, m. Bowman, and removed to North Carolina. v. Samh. vi. Rebecca, m. Hugh Caldwell, and had Jane. The Balsbaugh Family. Among the earliest of the German settlers on Spring creek, in what is now Derry town- ship, Dauphin county, was George Bals- baugh. a native of Fahrenbach, in the Pfaltz, Germany, where he was born in 1706. He married Eva Minich, born in the same neighborhood, in 1716. With their little family they came to America in the year 1743, and located among their old neighbors in the Fatherland, near Derry church, on the farm now owned by the late venerable Wen- del Henry. Mr. Balsbaugh subsequently removed to Hanover township, six miles further north, and purchased a tract of land of two hundred acres — most of it hilly and sterile — which has ever since been known as the " Balsbaugh Place." Mr. Balsbaugh died there in 1775, his wife ten years later. They had a large family, and their descend- ants were quite numerous in Dauphin and Lebanon counties sixty } T ears ago, but like their Scotch-Irish neighbors, they have gone out from the old homestead and sought new locations south and west. The record we have been able to make of them is mea- ger, it is true, and that mainly of one branch of the family. George Balsbaugh and Eva his wife had among others the following children : i. George, b. 1736 ; d. March 10, 1802. ii. Peter, b. June 27, 1738 ; d. June 26, 1796 ; m. Mary , b. Decem- ber 12, 1742 ; d. June 19, 1798. Hi. John,b. 1740; d. March 24, 3 802. iv. Catharine, b. 1743 ; d. at sea. v. Elizabeth, b. 1745. vi. Eva, b. 1749. vii. Gertrude, b. 1752. viii. Valentine, b. February 14, 1755 ; m. Elizabeth Miller. Valentine Balsbaugh (George) was born near old Derry church, February 15, 1755. He was, however, brought up on the old Balsbaugh Place in Hanover, to which his parents removed about 1760. Although a practical farmer, he was a minister of the German Baptist Church, and emphatically a self-educated man. His knowledge of the Holy Scriptures was wonderful, and his grasp of revealed truths deep, spiritual and far-reaching. He was what is termed a " weeping " minister of the gospel, and was never known to preach without shedding tears and causing others to weep. To the close of his long and influential life, he never used glasses. He died suddenly of apoplexy at the homestead on the 26th of November, 1851, in the 97th year of his age. Mr. Bals- baugh married August 3, 1777, Elizabeth Miller, daughter of the saintly George Mil- ler, the first bishop of the German Baptist Church in Dauphin county. She was born May 2, 1753, and died in September, 1821. They had issue as follows : i. George, b. May 5, 1778; was a black- smith by trade, and was noted among his Scotch-Irish Presbyte- rian neighbors as much for his mental strength as for his leonine physique ; he was well read, and with his strong reasoning powers was the leader in debate — a verita- ble Elihu Burritt in knowledge. He married late in life and died at three score. ii. Christian, b. 1779 ; d. s. p. Hi. Daniel, b. 1781 ; d. s. p. iv. Henry, b. February 8, 1783 ; was a farmer ; represented the county of Dauphin in the Legislature of 1843 ; died September 1, 1848. He married Hannah, daughter of Jacob Smith who died at Forreston, 111., at the age of eighty-five. Dr. George Balsbaugh, of Forreston, 111., is a son. v. Catharine, b. May 26, 1785 ; a woman of fine personal appearance and noble, self-sacrificing disposition ; she accomplished great good in her long life. She married Rev. Dan- iel Reich ard, of Ringgold Manor, Md., a bishop of the German Bap- tist Church. They had a large family most of whom were promi- nent in the church. The Rev. Reichard was a profound theolo- gian, and the professors of St. James College said of him, " he is DAUPHIN COUNTY. 87 as tough as a fiddle string and genial as tough." He was born May 1, 1.760; died January 28, 1856. Mrs. Reichard died Decem- ber 22, 1870. They had twelve children. vi. Elizabeth, b. February 14, 1787 ; m. the Rev. Lawrence Etter, " an elo- quent man and mighty in the scriptures," many years a minister in the German Baptist Church. He died November 9, 1853, in his sixty -seventh year. Their son John is now a bishop in that church. Mrs. Etter died at the early age of thirty-four. vii. John, b. November 4, 1788 ; d. in his ninety-first year, near Highspire; married a Miss Ziegler, sister of a prominent minister of the church in Lancaster county. Their son, John, Jr., who died recently, repre- sented Juniata county in the Leg- islature. viii. Mary, b. October 7, 1790; d. February 27, 1882 ; married William Gibson, of York county, near Dallastown, Pa., where they resided all their married life. ix. Peter, b. June 4, 1793; d. November 21, 1871, at the old homestead ; was for years a director of the poor ; in the early days of common schools he was one of the most strenuous advocates of that noble plan of ed- ucation, and all through his long life he took the deepest interest therein. A plain, practical farmer, he was as influential as generous. He married Elizabeth Longenecker, who deceased on New Year's Day, 1874. Their children were Valen- tine, b. March 19, 1827 ; m. Mary, daughter of the Rev. Jacob Hol- linger ; Abraham, b. October 12, 1819; m. Susan Seltzer ; Benjamin, b. November 14, 1821 ; m. Mary, daughter of Rev. Miskey, of Berks county ; Daniel, b. February 15, 1825, founder and first principal of Lebanon Valley College, d. in 1860 ; m. Laura, daughter of Andrew Henry, of Palmyra ; Maria, b. Sep- tember 18, 1828; m. John M. Zort- man, a farmer near Palmyra; Christian- Hervey, b. April 16, 1831, now of Union Deposit, Dauphin county ; Lizzie, b. July 3, 1834 ; d. at the age of twenty-eight; David, b. November 23, 1836, died at six- teen, and Samuel, b. July 30, 1839 ; m. Sarah, daughter of Rev. Mr. Keefer, of Dauphin county. x. Christina, b. December 10, 1795; d. May 23, 1863 ; married Michael Friese. Their son Michael was a leading homeopathic physician who died in Harrisburg in 1880. An- other son, Valentine, a graduate of Dickinson College, died in 1875 at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. xi. Anna, b. July 26, 1798 ; d. December 23, 1868 ; married Peter Gingrich, a substantial farmer. Their son Aaron is a prominent physician in Virginia. The Baums of Derry. I. Adam Baum, a native of the Palatinate* emigrated to America about 1760, and set- tled in Derry township, Lancaster now Dau- phin county, Pa., where he died in Decem- ber, 1785; m. Veronica ; both are buried in the family graveyard, on the Horse- shoe turnpike, two miles east of Hummels- town. They had issue, among others : 2. i. Michael, b. 1757 ; m. Margaret Eber- sole. 3. ii. Daniel, b. January 30. 1759 ; m. Catha- rine Fishburn. Hi. John, b. 1761 ; d. and left a son John. II. Michael Baum (Adam), b. 1757, in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; d. in 1796 ; m. Margaret Ebersole ; his widow sub- sequently married John Miller. They had issue : 4. i. Daniel, b. April 9, 1783; m. Mary Hummel. 5. ii. Abraham, b. 1785; m. Elizabeth Esh- leman. Hi. John, b. 1787; d. April, 1839; m. Nancy . iv. Ann, b. 1789. v. Freny, b. 1791 ; in. Isaac Snavely. vi. Mary, b. 1793; m. Felix Burkholder; removed to Ohio. III. Daniel Baum (Adam), b. January 30, 1759; d. December 30, 1839; was an ingen- ious mechanic, learned gunsmithing with his father, and during the war of the Revolution was noted for the rifles which he manufac- HISTORICAL REVIEW tured for the patriot army. He m. Catharine Fishburn. They had issue : 6. i. Michael, m. Nancy Sheller. ii. Barbara, m. Thomas Fox. 7. Hi. John, b. March 9,1794; m. Rebecca Zimmerman. ' IV. Daniel Baum (Michael, Adam), b- April 7, 1783; d. December 4, 1857 ; m. Mary Hummel, b. March 13,1/89; d. November 23, 1862 ; dau. of David Hummel and Mary Toot. They had issue : i. Mary-Ann, m. Samuel Murray. ii. Lena. Hi. Sarah, d. unm. iv. Susan, m. Levi Jones. v. Catharine, m. Edward Magee, of New- ark, N. J. vi. Adam-Hummel. vii. Caroline, m. John Yordy, of Lebanon. viii. David-Hummel, ix. Amanda, d. s. p. V. Abraham Baum (Micbael, Adam), m. Elizabeth Eshleman. They had issue: i. Mary, m., first, Abraham Fackler; sec- ondly, John Gerhart. ii. John, m. Elizabeth Metz. Hi. Michael, m. a dau. of Philip Michael, of Dauphin county. iv. Catharine, in. Benjamin Miller. v. Susan. vi. Isaac, m. Barbara Bear. vii. Elizabeth, m. John Baum. viii. Abraham. VI. Michael Baum (Daniel, Adam), d. March, 1831 ; m. Nancy Sheller. They had issue : i. John, d. s. p. ii. Daniel, m. and removed to the West. VII. John Baum (Daniel, Adam), b. March 9, 1794 ; d. October 8, 1826 ; m. Rebecca Zim- merman. They had issue : i. Catharine, m. John Abel. ii. Maria, m. Jacob Hamaker. Hi. Eliza, d. s. p. iv. Margaret, d. s. p. v. Mary, m. Gill, of Lebanon county. vi. Louisa, m. Franklin Scott. Brubaker and Meetch. I. John Brubaker, a native of Switzer- land, emigrated to America about the year 1712, or perchance earlier, as it is stated he built the first grist mill in what was after- wards Lancaster county, Pa. He settled near the present town of Lancaster. He had a family of nine sons, of whom we have the following : i. John, m., 1st, Maria Newcomer; 2d, a daughter of Michael Tanner, and had issue. 2. ii. Daniel, m. and left issue. Hi. Peter. iv. Abraham, m. and left issue. 3. v. David, vi. Christian. vii. Henry, viii. Jacob. II. Daniel Brubaker (John), b. about 1715, in Lancaster count} 7 , Pa,; m. a daugh- ter of Michael Tanner. They had issue, among others (surname Brubaker) : i. Joseph, b. 1741 ; m. Elizabeth Dow- ner. III. Abraham Brubaker (John), resided in what is now Clay township, formerly a portion of Elizabeth township, Lancaster county, Pa. He married and left issue, among others (surname Brubaker): i. Abraham, m. and had David, John, Abraham, Jacob, and Peter, ii. John, m. and had John, Jacob, and Abraham. Hi. Daniel, m. and had Daniel and John. iv. Christian, m. and had Abraham and John, v. Jacob, m. and had Jacob and John. IV. Joseph Brubaker (Daniel, John), b. about 1741, in Lancaster county, Pa., d. about the year 1808, in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa. In 1785 he purchased a large tract of land in then Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa., and in 1790 with his family settled thereon. At that early period the comforts of civilization were few, schools, homes and churches being widely scattered ; nevertheless he erected the altar of his simple faith (Dunkard) and in that, after the manner of his fathers, instructed his sons and daughters. Mr. Brubaker in., 1764, Elizabeth Downer. They had issue (sur- name Brubaker) : 5. i. Daniel, b. June 6, 1765; m., 1st, Catha- rine Singer; 2d, Barbara Brubaker. 6. ii. Elizabeth, b. 1770; m. John Meetch, Jr. , 7. Hi. Jacob, b. 1775 ; m. Barbara Bartle. iv. Joseph, b. 1779. 8. v. Ann, b. May 1, 1781 ; m. John Boyer. m "i ^a<~C-^ S3*^-2) i • Y/l bad i an . ~ . ' ■■ had whom we havi 2d, and ■■ had ■ li hal ; reeted the altai of ; ■ - ■ - ■■ tructed his . ' ^tu~eJ> J.ftJ/teV£Z ti?A~c^£-^ Jf^/^cx^' DAUPHIN COUNTY. 91 9. vi. Catharine, b. 1790; m. Jacob Bra- baker. 10. vii. John (twin), b. 1800; ra. Julia Me- haffey. V. Daniel Brubaker (Joseph, Daniel, John), b. June 6, 1765, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. February 19, 1843, in Halifax, Dau- phin county, Pa.; was twice married; 1st, Catherine Singer. They had issue (sur- name Bruhaker) : i. Joseph. ii. Jonathan, m. Eliza Rutter, and had John-Rutter, in. Louisa Poffenber- ger. Daniel Brubaker m., secondly, Barbara Brubaker. They had issue: . Hi. Ann, m. S. W. Straw, and had Joseph, iv. Maria, m. A. W. Loomis, and had Albert, Daniel, Barbara, and Will- iam. VI. Elizabeth Brubaker, (Joseph, Daniel, John), b. about 1770; d. April 28, 1822; m. John Meetch, Jr.,* b. 1761; d. 1828, son of John Meetch, Sr. They had issue (surname Meetch) : 11. i. Joseph-B., b. September 3, 1792 ; m. Alice A. Buchanan. ii. Rebecca, b. 1795 ; d. July 16, 1829 ; m. Thomas Trump, and had Alfred- Heaton, d. s. p., and Cyrus. Hi. Benjamin, m. Sarah Hoffman, and had Frank and Lizzie, m. Daniel Chubb. iv. Daniel, v. John, b. 1803. vi. Elizabeth, b.1805; d.1847; m. Michael *John Meetch, Sr., the son of an Irish magistrate, was born in Enniskillen, county Fermanagh, Ire- land, in 1724. He received a good education. Marrying in opposition to his father, he came with his wife to America about 1752, landing at New York. Prom thence they went to the headwaters of the Susquehanna, finally passing down that river, locating on the northern side of Peter's mountain, thus being one of the early pioneers of that locality. In 1756 his family was driven off by the Indians — but returned when the settlers had organized for their own defence. In the French and Indian war, Mr. Meetch took up arms in aid of the frontiers, and when the storm of the Revolution burst upon the country he was an active participant, being in Capt. John Reed's company during the Jersey cam- paign of 1776-7. Mr. Meetch died at his residence in 1794, his wife surviving him only a few years. They had five children who reached maturity: Nana/, m. John Cavet, went to Knoxville. Tenn., where she died at the age of ninety ; Mary, m. Brown, removed to Westmoreland county, Pa.; Rebecca, m. Dunlap, settled in Erie county, Pa.; Elizabeth, m. Robert Lyon, removed to Northumberland county, Pa., and John, who mar- ried and remained on the homestead, as above. Freeburn, and had John-M., m. Susan Wickersham. 12. vii. Ann, b. 1807 ; m. Benjamin Hoon. lS.viii. Mary, b. September 25, 1809; m. George Carpenter. 14. ix. Catharine, b. June 7, 1811 ; m. John Frederick. x. Robert, xi. Sarah, b. 1817 ; m. Joseph Brubaker. VII. Jacob Brubaker (Joseph, Daniel, John), b ; 1775; d. prior to 1808; m. Bar- bara Bartle, b. 1766 ; died October 11, 1853, in Middletown, Pa., and is buried in the M. E. graveyard there. Concerning the wife of Jacob Brubaker, we have the following : She was of German parentage and born in Cumberland county, Pa. Her mother, Christiana Bartle, was a woman of strong, practicable turn of mind, of good education, and possessed of a firm reliance upon divine Providence. Her father, Andrew Bartle, re- moved to Harper's Ferry, where he remained until the outset of the Revolution, when he went to near Fort Licking, on the Holstein river. A year after their settlement they were taken captive by the Indians, and with other prisoners marched toward Detroit. On the journey the prisoners were separated, each party consisting of eight whites and nine Indians. Barbara, with her mother and sister Wilhelmina, continued together until the latter, a delicate girl of fourteen, fell by the way exhausted, when one of the savages struck her with a tomahawk, and scalping her proceeded onward. The an- guish of the mother and sister cannot be de- scribed. The march was rapid and provi- sions scarce, the entire part) 7 subsisting for three days on a pair of pigeons caught by one of their number. Barbara received from 'her Indian captor kind treatment, and when her little feet gave out he carried her upon his back until she was rested. When they gathered around the campfire after the day's march, her mother would take her Bible, which she carried with her, and read aloud by the light of the blazing logs. Her heroic endurance of the hardships of her situation had won the admiration of the savages. Her reading from " the book " had to them an appearance of mystery that to their untutored minds savored of the super- natural, and when the time came for her to read, they were her earnest and reverential listeners, while as the)' expressed it. she " made the book talk." When grown to wo- 92 HISTORICAL REVIEW manhood Barbara was often heard to say that the Indians treated her infinitely better than did the British, into whose hands she afterwards fell. Arriving at Detroit, they were delivered to the British, starved and ill- treated, and every indignity and abuse heaped upon them by their white captors. At the end of six weeks' captivity among the Indians, and two years and a half among the British, she and her mother were ex- changed as prisoners of war. Barbara Bar- tie had become a perfect mistress of the arts of swimming, diving and skating, and was sub- sequently instrumental in saving more than one person from a watery grave. She grew to be a lovely woman, and afterwards mar- ried Jacob Brubaker. They left issue (sur- name Brnbaker): 15. i. Joseph, b. August 12, 1797 ; m., first, Rachel Frederick ; secondly, Sarah Meetch . ii. Jacob, b. 1800 ; d. 1859. VIII. Ann Brubaker (Joseph, Daniel, John), b. Mav 1, 1781 ; d. January 1, 1857 ; m. John Boyer, b. 1792 ; d. 1860. They had issue (surname Boyer) : i. Joseph, b. 1817; d. 1875; m. Mary Syler, and had David, Joseph, Mary- Jane, and Sarah, ii. Elizabeth, b. 1819 ; d. 1844; m. Fred- erick Fronk, and had Henry and Rebecca. Hi. John, b. 1822 ; m. Jane E. Keagle, and had Rebecca, Elizabeth, Mary, Kate, Margaret, John-Doivner, and Philip. IX. Catharine Brubaker (Joseph, Dan- iel, John), b. about 1790 ; m. Jacob Bru- baker, b. December 22, 5787; d. December 22, 1851. They had issue (surname Bru- baker) : i. John, m. Maria Clemson, and had William and Lydia. ii. Hiram, m. Sarah Umberger, and had Rebecca, Benjamin, and Millard. Hi. Henry, m. Rebecca Shammo, and had Jacob and Samuel, iv. Benjamin, m. Barbara Loomis, and had Mary-J., Earnest, and Myrtle. v. Susanna, vi. Mary. mi. Isaac, m. Mary Geist, and had John- H. and Margaret, viii. Jacob. X. John Brubaker (Joseph, Daniel, John), b. about 1800 ; d. 1826 ; m. Julia Me- haffey, and there was issue (surname Bru- baker) : i. Elizabeth, m. John Fullwood,and had Sarah, Julia, Emma, Charles, John, and William. ii. Sarah, m. Ebron, and had issue. Hi. Henry- Mehaffey, m. Kate Guernsey, and had Mary, John, and Stephen. XL Joseph B. Meetch (Elizabeth, Jos- eph, Daniel, John), b. September 3, 1792; d. December 25, 1875; m. Alice Ann Bu- chanan. They had issue (surname Meetch): i. Mary-R. ii. Alice-Ann, m. Herman Chubb, and had Ellen, Joseph, Myra, Myrtle, Mary, and Harry. Hi. William- Buchanan, m. Mary Sheaffer, and had issue Annie and Sarah, iv. John. XII. Ann Meetch (Elizabeth, Joseph, Daniel, John), b. 1807; d. 1854; m. Benja- min Hoon ; and had issue (surname Hoon): i. John, m. Livingston, and had John and Justina. ii. Joseph-E., m. and had Clarence, John, and Joseph. Hi. Harrieit-E., m. George English, and had Emma, George, Clara, and Lucy, iv. Sarah. v. Annie-Clara, m. John Metzger. vi. Mary. vii. Benjamin. XIII. Mary Meetch (Elizabeth, Joseph, Daniel, John), b. September 25, 1809 ; d. Jan- uary 26, 1879 ; m. George Carpenter. They had issue (surname Carpenter): i. James- B., b. August 11, 1830; m. Mary Garman, and had James, America, and Allen. ii. Lizzie-M., b. November 3, 1832 ; d. September 25, 1857 ; m. Stiles Dun- can, and had Mary and Harry. ii. Charles-D. iv. Thomas-B., b. April 16, 1838; m. Emma F. Brubaker, and had Sarah, Benton and Duncan. v. John-H. vi. George- W., b. July 4, 1842; m. Sallie Fyson, and had Bruce and Walter. XIV. Catharine Meetch (Elizabeth, Joseph, Daniel, John), b. June 7, 1811 ; m., April 8, 1830, John Frederick; b. May 6, 1806. They had issue (surname Frederick) : DAUPHIN COUNTY. 93 i. Emma, m. William Wilson. ii. Marion. Hi. Kate. iv. Clara, m. Isaac Shivers. v. John- W., m. Mary Powell, and had Warford. vi. Ella, vii. Annie. viii. Walton, m. Ziegler. ix. Charles, in. Annie (Powell) Frederick. XV. Joseph Brubaker (Jacob, Joseph, Daniel, John), b. August 12, 1797 ; d. March 31, 1871 ; was a justice of the peace fifteen years, and for a long period postmaster at Halifax ; he was a gentlemen of integrity, uprightness, and was liberal and humane to the poor and unfortunate. He was twice married; first to Rachel Frederick, who died in 1828, leaving no issue; secondly August 16, 1835, Sarah Meetch, b. 1817; d. November 27, 1880. They had issue (sur- name Brubaker) : i. Sarah-L., m. C. E. McFarland, and had Virginia, Bruce, Mabel, Laura, and Walter, ii. John- Meetch. Hi. Emma-F., m. Thomas B. Carpenter, and had Sarah, Benton, and Duncan. iv. Lillie-K., m. J. Wesley Straw, and had John, v. Joseph- W. vi. James-EC. vii. Charles-E. Clark, of Clark's Valley. William Clark, the first of the name to settle in this country, was of Scotch-Irish de- scent, and came to America in 1728. He settled in then Chester county, Province of Pennsylvania, and died there. His sou, William, was born in Pennsylvania, and after reaching manhood, with his family settled in what was at first called the " Nar- rows of Paxtang," then Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, in a valley about two miles from the Susquehanna river, giv- ing to the valley and the creek the name of Clark, which they still retain. The farm on which they settled is yet known as the Clark farm, although it has passed into other hands. After residing there a number of years he rented his farm and migrated to Northumberland county, in this State, where he bought a farm, and lived there until com pelled to leave on account of the hostile at- titude of the Indians, which caused the " Great Runaway " of 1778-79. They buried all their farming implements, lashed two canoes together and taking some few clothes with them, sailed down the Susquehanna river, and thus escaped the savages. They then returned to Middle Paxtang, where the second William died. His children were as follows : i. Robert. ii. John. Hi. James. iv. William. v. Jane. vi. Love, vii. Sarah, viii. Elizabeth. Robert, the eldest of the children, was never married. He lived the greater part of his life in Dauphin county, and finallj' died in Perry county. John, the second son, and Jane, the eldest of the girls, lived on a farm about one mile up Clark's A^alley. Neither of them were married ; they lived to a good age and died on the farm where they had lived. James, the third son, was never married, and died when a young man. Love, the second daughter, married James Hines. They at one time resided at Erie, Pa., and from there removed to Indianapolis, Ind., or in that neighborhood. Sarah, the third daughter, married Moses Gladding and lived most of her life in Clark's Valley. Elizabeth, the youngest of the sisters, mar- ried Richard Green, a son of Col. Timothy Green. They had two children, Timothy and Jane. William Clark, the youngest son, was born February 18, 1774. He left home after he became of age and went to the western part of the State, and settled in Crawford county, near what is now Meadville, Pa. He there married Miss Sarah Patterson in 1S02. He was elected associate judge of Crawford county, and was in the war of 1812 and '14, when he was appointed brigade in- spector of the Western district of Pennsyl- vania. He rendered service in forwarding men and supplies to Erie ; was on board the flagship St. Lawrence in her first engage- ment with the British fleet on Lake Erie. He was appointed by Governor Findlay secretary of the Land Office, which position 94 HISTORICAL REVIEW he held from May 11, 1818, to May 11, 1821. He was chosen by the Legislature to the office of State treasurer and served from 1821 to 1827. He was elected to Congress from the district composed of Dauphin and Lebanon counties. Was appointed by the President, Treasurer of the United States, his commission signed hy John Quincy Adams, President, and Henry Clay, Secre- tary of State, is dated June 4, 1828 ; and held the office until the election of Andrew Jackson as President. He spent the most of his time in Dauphin county and died March 28, 1851, aged 77 years. His children were : i. Pataline. ii. William. Hi. John. vs. James. v. Sarah. vi. Margaret. vii. Elizabeth, b. January 6, 1817. viii. Anna, b. April 29, 1819 ; d. December 4, 1888. ix. Jane, b. October 7, 1821; d. voung. x. Ellen, b. November 15, 1823. xi. Jefferson. Pataline married David Steel, who lived near New Buffalo, in Perry county. Mr. Steel died shortly after they were married, and left one daughter, Sarah-F., who mar- ried Philip B. Greenawalt, with whom Mrs. Steel lived until her death, which occurred June 15, 1882. Her grandchildren were (surname Greenawalt) : i. William-Clark. ii. Bertha-May, d. s. p. Hi. Philip- Herbert. iv. Alice, d. s. p. v. Mary-Ehrman. William, Jr., was born March 3, 1805 ; he never married; represented Dauphin county in the State Legislature, and filled many positions of trust; died at his home in Dau- phin May 19, 1870. John, born February 20, 1807, lived most of his life in Crawford county ; was a major in the State militia, and engaged in the tan- ning business. He d. April 29, 1876. He married Sophia Atkinson, and their children were: i. Sarah, m. F. H. Bemis. ii. Anna, m. H. Sheppardson. Hi. William, d. s. p. iv. Thomas, killed in the battle of the Wilderness. v. James, d. s. p. vi. Henry- Clay, living in the West. James, born October 21, 1809, graduated from West Point and was a captain in the regular army, which position he resigned to study theology ; he died in 1886 at George- town, D. O, at the universitj' of that name. Sarah was born December 18, 1811, and died at the age of 19 years. Margaret, born May 3, 1814, married Will- iam J. Robinson, of Dauphin. She died February 21, 1874. Their childi'en were: i. Charles, d. s. p. ii. Elizabeth, m. Preston Miller. iii. Sarah. iv. Anna-Clark, m. Capt. J. F. Wilson. v. William, d. s. p. vi. Margaret, vii. Rev. Ediuin-P. viii. Ellen, d. s. p. ix. Harry- Justice, d. s. p. x. James-Weir. Jefferson, the youngest of the family, was born August 15, 1826 ; was engaged in the mercantile business for years ; was post- master for a long time and one of the first elders in the Presbyterian church at Dau- phin. He married, in 1855, Miss Margaret Kimmel, of Shippensburg, daughter of George Kimmel, Esq. Their children were: i. Dr. Charles- Henry, m. May Zacharias. ii. Dr. William-Patterson, m. Kate S. ' Bell. iii. Qeorge-Kimmel, d. s. p. iv. Edwin- Robinson, d. s. p. v. Horace-Moore, vi. Thomas- Cummin, vii. Mabel. The Cocheans of Paxtang. I. John Cochran, 1 of the house of Dun- donald, crossed over from Paisley in Scotland to the Province of Ulster, Ireland, about 1570 — perhaps a little earlier. From him descended James Cochran 2 , whose second son was Robert and fourth son John 3 . Robert Cochran had a son Robert, called " Deaf Robert." From John 3 we have James 4 , and in the subsequent generation Robert 5 , called " Honest Robert." He had James, Stephen, and David of the sixth gen- eration, who came to Pennsylvania and settled on the Octoraro, in Chester county. Concerning Stephen and. David we have meager information. James Cochran 6 mar- ried his kinswoman, Isabella, daughter of "Deaf Robert." James Cochran died in DAUPHIN COUNTY. 95 1766 — his wife some years later. They had issue : i. Ann, b. 1724; m., 1st, Alex. Leckey; 2d, Rev. John Roan. ii. Robert, b. 1726 ; left a daughter, Isa- bella. in. James, b. 1728 ; d. in April, 1768. iv. John, b. September 1, 1730; was Dr. John Cochran, surgeon general of the Revolution, and an intimate friend of Washington; d. April 6, 1807; m., December 4, 1760, Ger- trude Schuyler, sister to Gen. Philip Schuvler, of the Revolution. v. Stephen, b. 1732. vi. Jane, b. 1734 ; m. Rev. Alexander Mitchell. 2. vii. George, b. 1736. II. George Cochran (Jcines, Robert, James, John, James, John), the youngest son of James and Isabella Cochran, was born about 1736, on the Octoraro, Chester county, Pa. . He settled on the Swatara, where he died about 1770. • He married Annie Henry, daughter of Rev. James Henry, a Presbyte- rian minister, who came from the north of Ireland and settled at Pomoco, Md., about 1739. She died on the Swatara. They had issue : i. Israel, m. Isabel Hammel, and left one daughter, Jean ; she married Reaznor, of Erie county, in 1808, and died a few years after her mar- riage. Mr. Hammel, after his wife's death, removed to Ohio, leaving his daughter Jean with her uncle, John Cochran. ii. Sarah, m. William Robertson ; re- moved to Danville, Montour county, Pa., where they died, leaving issue: John, Isabella, James, William, Samuel, Jane, and Mary. Hi. Jean, m. William Thompson, and re- moved to Buffalo Valley, where they lived until their death. They had Nancy, James, and Ruth. Jamesbecame a Presbyterian clergy- man, and was connected with the Huntingdon Presbytery. iv. John, b. 1761 ; spent his earliest years in Chester county, among his fa- ther's friends, where he received a good education and studied survey- ing. In 1792 he removed to North- umberland county, now Union county; from thence to Erie county in 1796 as deputy surveyor under Thomas Rees, who was the first State surveyor appointed by the Land Department of the Common- wealth for that county. Mr. Coch- ran surveyed and laid out the Erie and Waterford Reservations with tracts and farms in 1796-7. He purchased tracts 30 and 70 of the Erie reserve, and removed his family there in 1799. In 1800 he built a rude saw and grist mill on Mill creek, where is Dinsmore's mill, now Stewart's. Gov. McKean appointed Mr. Cochran deputy sur- veyor of Erie county, July 9, 1801, and subsequently, July 5, 1803, one of the associates judges of the county. He was appointed by Gov- ernor Snyder secretary of the Land Office in 1809 ; removed to Lancas- ter with his family, and afterwards to Harrisburg. He held the office nine years, when he returned to his home in Mill Creek, near Erie. He lived on this farm until his death, May 1, 1836. Judge Cochran's wife wasSarahLattimore; she died about 1840. They had two sons: George, who died in December, 1827, un- married, and Robert, who married, about 1820, Eliza Justice, by whom he had nine children. Robert Coch- ran was appointed by President Jackson, postmaster of Erie, Feb- ruary 26, 1833, filled it seven years ; and was again appointed by Presi- dent Polk, July 23, 1845, holding the office four years. He died on the old Cochran farm, in South Erie, December 9, 1869, aged seventy years. v. Annie, b. August 16, 1763, in now Dauphin county, Pa., d. April 12, 1857, at Winchester, Tenn.; mar- ried in 1787, Sankey Dixon, son of John and Arabella Dixon, born in 1762 in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa. ; died at Knox- ville, Tenn., November 11, 1812, at the age of fifty. In the Paxtang assessment, north end, for 1749, the earliest we have, appear the names of William, Andrew, George, and John Coch- ran. Of George and his descendants we have spoken. The others were probably children of David or Stephen, previously referred to. 96 HISTORICAL REVIEW Later we find the names of Samuel, James, and William. Andrew Cochran, of Paxtang, died at an advanced age in November, 1775 ; his estate was bequeathed to his children, his wife having previously deceased : i. Margaret, m., August 17, 1756,Thomas Wiley. ii. Jean, m. Campbell. hi. Mary, m., November, 1774, Robert Whitehall. iv. Sarah, m. Chambers. v. John. vi. Andrew, vii. William. Samuel Cochran, b. in 1732; d. April 8, 1816, in Middle Paxtang. He was a private in Captain Rutherford's company of asso- ciators in 1776 and 1777. He left a wife Margaret, and had issue as follows : i. \_A dau.~\, m. John Hatfield, and had Margaret and John. ii. Margaret. Hi. Jane, iv. Martha, m. William Forster, and had Samuel. v. Isabella, m. Philip Reichart. vi. Rachel, vii. William. James Cochran was probably a son of Andrew Cochran, b. in 1742; d. July 16, 1822, and is buried in Paxtang. He was a private in Captain Rutherford's company of associators in 1776. He married, November 22, 1770, Mary Montgomery, of Paxtang, b. in 1744 ; d. August 6, 1803, and is also in- terred in Paxtang. They liad issue, among others: i. John, b. 1773 ; d. November 16, 1845; m. Hannah Cowden, b. 1778; d. May 31, 1850. ii. Andrew. Hi. Jane, m. Henry Peffer. John Cochran, a soldier of Captain Mur- ray's company of the Revolution, died in November, 1789 ; his wife Caroline died in April, 1804. They had John, who had issue : Lydia, Caroline, Ann, m. Jeremiah Grain, and Jamison. We have the following disconnected data: William Cochran, b. 1780; d. April 26, 1840; m., January 11, 1810, Rachel, daughter of Christian Gross. Samuel^Cochran, Jr., was a private in Capt. John Rutherford's company of asso- ciators in 1776. He married, December 11, 1770, Mary Sherer, of Paxtang. His daugh- ter Margaret married, October 20, 1803, David Mitchell, of Cumberland county. Jacob Cochran, of Chester county, died prior to 1785. His children, minors, Jacob, David, John, and Mary, were then residing in Dauphin county. David died January 21, 1809. John married, March 3, 1804, Mary Hart, of Middle Paxtang. Samuel Cochran, of Chester county, was surveyor general of Pennsylvania from 1800 to 1809. He died at Cochranville, Chester county, Pa., Mav 3, 1829. His son Samuel, b. 1797; d. September 5, 1821, at Harrisburg. Among the Rev. John Roan's marriages are the following : Margaret Cochran and Thomas Wiley, August 17, 1756. Janet Cochran and Robert Whitely, April 24, 1759. Martha Cochran and Andrew Caldwell, October 1, 1771. Martha Cochran and James Robinson, September 12, 1769. Mary Cochran and Robert Whitehill, November 1, 1774. The Crawfords, of Hanover. I. Robert Crawford, of Scotch parent- age, born in count}' Donegal, Ireland, emi- grated to America prior to 1728, with sev- eral of his sons : i. James, who settled in Paxtang town- ship, and had surveyed to him in March, 1738, 258 acres of land on the bank of the Susquehanna river, adjoining Robert and William Renick's land. This location was subsequently secured by Joseph Chambers, James locating in Hano- ver township. ii. Robert, settled in Hanover. Hi. Hugh, settled in Hanover. 2. iv. William, settled in Drumore town- ship, Lancaster count} 7 . 3. v. John, settled in Hanover. II. William Crawford (Robert), d. in June, 1767, in Drumore township, Lancaster county, Pa., leaving a wife Violet, and chil- dren as follows : i. John. ii. Agnes, m. Robert Mcllhenny. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 97 Hi. Isabel, m. William Moore. iv. Elizabeth, m. John Crawford. v. Robert, vi. Margaret. III. John Crawford (Robert), emigrated to Pennsylvania with his family and friends prior to 1728 ; he married, and had issue among others : 4. i. James, b. 1730 ; m., 1st, Rosanna Alli- son ; 2d, Agnes McDonald. 5. ii. John, b. 1736; m. Elizabeth Crawford. 6. Hi. Richard, b. 1740; m. Elizabeth . IV. James Crawford (John, Robert), b- 1730, in Hanover, seems to have removed to the West Branch in Northumberland county about 1770. He was a member of the con- vention of July, 1776, which framed the first Constitution of the State, and on the 8th of October following commissioned major of Col. Wm. Cooke's regiment of the Pennsyl- vania Line. He resigned October 12, 1777, on account of being deprived of his rank, but proposed to serve through the contest at his own expense. He afterwards filled the offices of sheriff, commissioner and justice of the peace. He died about 1812 or 1813 and was buried in the old Pine Creek burying ground, near Jersey Shore. Major Crawford was twice married, first, to Rosanna Allison, daughter of John and Ann Allison, of Lancaster county. She was a superior woman. Her sister, Marga- ret Allison, a notable woman in her day, married Col. Hugh White, a soldier of the Revolution, who lived near Chatham's Run, Lycoming county, and from whom are de- scended the Whites of Williamsport and Wellsboro'. Through the first marriage of Major Crawford comes the connection with the Allisons of the Juniata Valley, one of whom, Robert, was a distinguished lawyer, a captain in the Black Hawk war of 1812, and subsequently a member of Congress. The children of James Crawford and Rosanna Allison, all born in Hanover, were : i. John, who served in the war of the Revolution ; went to the lower Mississippi, where he died, unmar- ried. , ii. Robert, who married Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Michael Quigley. Through her comes the relationship with the Quigleys, Cranes, Custards, Deis and others. Robert was palsied late in life, and died about 1836 aged seventy-six. He was buried in the Pine Creek burying ground. His children were: Ann, m. Levi Packer ; George, m. Mrs. Elizabeth Weitzel White ; Nancy, m. Hugh White; Frances, m. Robert Shaw; James- Allison; and Eliza, m. Thomas Condon. Hi. Thomas, removed to North East, Erie county, Pa., where his descendants reside. iv. Ann, m. Benjamin Walker, whose de- scendants live at Laporte, Ind. Major Crawford married, secondly, Agnes McDonald, daughter of Captain McDonald, of Cumberland county. She survived her husband several years and is buried in Pine Creek graveyard. They had one daughter, Elizabeth, who removed after the death of her mother to Erie county, where she died many years ago, unmarried. V. John Crawford (John, Robert), b. 1736, in Hanover township; d. April 8, 1789, in Hanover, and buried in the old Hanover church graveyard ; m. his cousin, Elizabeth Crawford, b. in Drumore township, Lancas- ter county, Pa.; d. June, 1824, in Hanover, and there buried. They had issue: i. William, d. November, 1829 ; m. Patty Crain. ii. Ann, m. Samuel Finney; d. Decem- ber, 1823. Hi. Violet, d. April, 1844. iv. Mattie (Martha), a character in her day; d. 1S42. v. John, d. February 18, 1811. VI. Richard Crawford (John, Robert), b. about 1740 in Hanover ; d. in 1813 at the residence of his daughter, Ann Wilson, in Anthony township, Columbia, now Montour county, Pa., whither he removed upon the death of his wife ; was buried in Warrior Run graveyard. He in., in 1765, Elizabeth , b. in 1745 ; d. June 12, 1810, in Han- over, and there buried. They had issue: i. Paul, b. 1766. ii. James, b. 1768 ; m. Mary Finney. Hi. Ann, b. 1772; m. Hugh Wilson. iv. Elizabeth, b. 1776; m. Rev. John Mood}', who died at Shippensburg. v. Mary, m. Robert Moody. 98 HISTORICAL REVIEW The Endeks Family. I. Philip Christian Enders, b. July 22, 1740, in Braunsigweiler, District of Zugen- heim, Nassau, Germany ; d. February 26, 1809, in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa. After completing his education he en- tered the military service of his sovereign, William Heinrich, Prince of Nassau, partici- pating in numerous battles of the " Seven Years' War." For gallantry and other sol- dierly qualities he was promoted to a cap- taincy in the Royal cavahy. He subse- quently resigned his commission, and on May 13, 1764, married Anna Degen, daugh- ter of Conrad Degen, of Sippertsfield, Nassau. A few months later he came to America, ac- companied by his bride. His first settle- ment was in Philadelphia, and later in this part of then Lancaster county. In 17S8 he purchased a tract of over 1,300 acres of land in Upper Paxtang township. On this he permanently located, and here his last years peacefully passed away. He was one of the founders of Fetterhoff church, erected the first saw mill in the valley, taught the first school, and bore a leading part in many other enterprises. In 1796 his wife and eld- est son, John Philip, died and were buried a few rods from the cabin of the old settler. Thirteen years later the husband and father was laid by their side. He lived a long, use- ful and honored life, and his descendants have cause to thank God that their ancestor deserves their reverence, respect and grati- tude. His children were : i. John-Henry, b. 1765 ; d. s. p. 2. ii. John-Philip, b. April 26, 1766 ; m. Elizabeth . Hi. Margaret, b. April 21, 1768 ; d. s. p. 3. iv. Ann- Elizabeth, b. December 15, 1769 ; m., first, Adam Kreeger; secondly, John Shoener. v. [A son], b. July, 1771 ; d. s. p. 4. vi. George-Michael, b. July 12, 1772 ; m. Elizabeth Crum. vii. John- George, b. March 11, 1774; d. 1825 in Dauphin county ; in. Cath- arine Bowman, and left a large family. viii. \_A son], b. April, 1776 ; d. s. p. 5. ix. Margaret-Martha (called Eva Margaret in her father's will), b. January 24, 1778 ; m. Isaac Baughman. x. Christiana, b. July 24, 1779 ; m. John Miller, and their numerous descend- ants are scattered over many States. xi. Susaimah, b. February 12, 1781 ; d. s. p. xii. Catharine, b. March 25, 1783 ; d. in. 1844; m. Peter Phillips; a num- ber of their children live in Bell- ville, 0.; he was a soldier in the war of 1812-14 ; removed to Ohio in 1839, but after the. death of his wife returned to Pennsylvania, where he died October 2, 1860. xiii. \_A son], b. January 11, 1785 ; d. s. p. xiv. John-Conrad (twin), b. January 11, 1785 ; d. December 5, 1874; he in- herited the old homestead which is now in the possession of his young- est son, Daniel. II. John Philip Enders (Philip-Chris- tian), b. April 26, 1766, in Philadelphia; d. October, 1794, in Dauphin county; m. Eliz- abeth ; and had children: 6. i. Philip, b. August 15, 1790 ; m. Anna Hummel. il. Susanna, b. June 25, 1791 ; m. Leonard Peters ; of their descendants, nearly all reside in Pennsylvania. Hi. John, b. August 25, 1792 ; went West when young, and all trace of him lost. III. Anna Elizabeth Enders (Philip- Christian), b. December 15, 1769, in Lan- caster county, Pa.; d. in Crawford county, Ohio, many years ago; m., first, Adam Kreeger, a tailor by trade, who died in Cumberland county, Pa.; and there was issue (surname Kreeger): i. John, d. in 1878, s. p.; was a minister in the Church of God. ii. Jacob, d. April 7, 1850, in Galion, Ohio ; m. Anna Campbell, and had issue, besides four children d. in in- fancy (surname Kreeger): 1. Sarah- Jane, b. January 22,. 1828 ; m. John Hindman. 2. Elizabeth-F., b. September 7, 1829; m. Milton Penders ; reside in Indiana. 3. Jacob-C, b. May 21, 1833; re- sides in New Orleans. 4. Jeremiah- W.; b. April 11, 1838 ; m. Prudence Love; reside in Indiana. 5. Mary-A., b. April 7, 1842 ; m. William Angle. 6. Benjamin-F., b. April 22, 1843; m. Sarah A. Scott ; reside in Galion, Ohio. 7. Joseph-R., b. January 15,1845; married. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 99 8. Amanda-J., b. January 11, 1847 ; m. John Warden. Hi. Margaret, m. Michael Watson. iv. Elizabeth, in. John Rose. Mrs. Kreeger afterwards in. John Shoener, a clock maker ; they emigrated to Ohio, where they both deceased ; no children. IV. George Michael Enders (Philip- Christian), b. July 12, 1772 ; d. October, 1831, in Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Elizabeth Crum, and had issue : i. Jacob, d. March 16, 1857, s. p. ii. Elizabeth, b. October 25, 1799 ; m. Christian Zimmerman, and had eleven children. Hi. Catharine, m. Michael Hummel ; had one son. iv. Sarah, b. February 18, 1810; m. Fred- erick Eberween ; resided in Winter- set, Iowa. v. William, b. April 28, 1812 ; m. and resided in Harrisburg. V. Margaret Martha Enders (Philip- Christian), b. January 24, 1778; d. March 29, 1864, in Ohio ; m. Isaac Baughman, d. July 25,1869, in Knox county, Ohio, whence he emigrated with his family in 1848; was a miller by trade. They had issue (surname Baughman): i. John, b. June 3, 1802 ; d. near Cham- bersburg, Pa.; m. and had a large family. ii. Samuel, b. January 30, 1804 ; a son, Jeremiah, resides at Fort Wayne, Ind. m. Elizabeth, b. January 28, 1807; m. John Vending, and had seven chil- dren. iv. Margaret, b. March 4, 1809 ; m. Reed ; resided at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. v. Sarah, b. February 5, 1811 ; m. Peter Hoke. vi. Mary, b. June 21, 1812 ; m. Rev. Sol- omon McHenry ; had seven chil- dren. mi. Catharine, b. March 29, 1814 ; m. Wingert, and had six chil- dren. viii. Isaac, b. July 5, 1817 ; d. January 15, 1883 ; in., and left three children. ix. Rosanna, b. March 14, 1818 ; resided at Chambersburg, Pa. x. William- C, b. March 15, 1822 ; was a miller ; m. Frances Wingert, and had twelve children. VI. Philip Enders (John-Philip, Philip- Christian), b. August 15, 1790; d. 1874, in Genesee county, Mich.; removed to Erie county, N. Y., in 1827, and shortly after to Genesee county, Mich.; m. Anna Hummel, and there was issue: i. Sarah, in. William Myers. ii. Lucy, m. Benjamin Ineasly. Hi. Samuel, m. Nancy Rhodes. iv. Jeremiah, m., and resides in Australia. v. George- W., m., and resides in Genesee county, Mich. vi. Elizabeth, m. B. Brosius. vii. Norman, a farmer living in Genesee county, Mich. viii. Mary-A., m. Abraham Mastin. ix. Harry-H., m., and resides in Michigan. x. Martha, d. in infancy. xi. Almeda, d. in infancy. xii. Franklin, d. s. p. Fahnestock Family. I. Diedrick Fahnestock, son of Laborius Fahnestock was born February 2, 1696, in Halten in the district of Hagen, Province of Westphalia, Prussia, emigrated to America in 1726, first settled on the Raritan, New Jersey, but a few years later we find him at Ephrata, now Lancaster county, Pa. He subsequently took up a tract of three hundred and twenty-nine acres of land which was surveyed to him October 12, 1735. He died in Cocalico township on the 10th of October, 1775, his will being proved January 22, 1776. Diedrick Fahnestock married prior to his emigration to America, Anna Margaretta Hertz, b. July 23, 1702; d. September 29, 1783. Of their children the two eldest were born on the old homestead at Halten on the Rhine. One sister accom- panied the family, Elizabeth, who married Henry Dierdorf at Amwell, N. J.; subse- quently another sister, Armella, came to America — she united with the Seventh Day Baptist society at Ephrata. " It was not for the comforts of this life," wrote Diedrick Fahnestock, " but in the hope of finding people of more congenial religious faith," that induced him to emigrate to Pennsyl- vania, and he found them at Ephrata. His family were: 2. i. Casper, b. April 11, 1724, m. Maria Catharine Gleim. ii. Andrew, b. 1726, d. on ship- board, near the American coast, and buried in New York. tii *- 100 HISTORICAL REVIEW 3. Hi. Peter, b. March 3, 1730, m. Elizabeth Bolthouser. 4. iv. Diedrick, b. December 25, 1733 ; m. Esther Bauman. 5. v. John, b. 1735; m., first, Rebecca Groff; secondly, Catharine Studa- baker. 6. vi. Daniel, b. 1793 ; m., first, Ellen Lustin ; secondly, Catharine Rider. vii.Joseba, b. 1742; d. June 20, 1816; m. John Urie. 7. viii. Benjamin, b. May 2, 1747 ; m., first, Catharine Garber; secondly, Chris- tiana Underwood. 8. ix. Borius, b. May 9, 1744 ; m. Elizabeth Enders. II. Casper Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. April 11, 1724, in Halten-on-the-Rhine ; d. August 17, 1808, in Lancaster county, Pa.; m., about 1760, Maria Catharine Gleim, b.- 1739; d. August 5, 1805, in Lancaster county, Pa.; daughter of John Godfreid Gleim, of Wiesbaden, Germany. They had issue : 9. i. Charles, b. February 1,1761; m. Susan Smith. ii, Daniel, b. January 11, 1763; d. May 30,1830; unm. Hi, Esther, b. 1766; d. 1844; m. Casper Smith. iv, Diedrick. b. March 14, 1771 ; d. Janu- ary 18, 1821 ; unm. v. Catharine, b. March 3, 1774; d. Au- gust 9, 1853; m. Solomon Gorgas. III. Peter Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. March 3, 1730, in Cocalico township, Lan- caster county, Pa.; d. September 15,1805; m, Elizabeth Bolthouser. They had issue : ■i. Sarah, b. April 30, 1758; d. January 30, 1792; unm. 10. ii. Samuel, b. March 27, 1761 ; m., first, Hannah Studebaker ; secondly, Eleanor Sweigart. 11. Hi, Conrad, b. July 19, 1763; m. Mary Hallacker. iv. Hannah, b. October 8, 1767 ; d. Janu- ary 16, 1844; m. John Landis. 12. v. Obed, b. July 25, 1770; m. Anna Maria Gessell. vi. Margaretta, b. March 5, 1772; d. June 12, 1847 ; m. Benj. Konigmacher. vii. Peter, b. 1776. viii. Elizabeth, b. March 24, 1779 ; d. May 20, 1837; m. Dr. Daniel Fahne- stock. ix. Andrew, b. November 29, 1781 ; d. February 5, 1863; was a Seventh Day Baptist preacher ; m. Marga- ret Graver, and had issue : IV. Diedrick Fahnestock (Diedrick ), b. December 25, 1733, in Cocalico township, Lancaster count}', Pa. ; d. December 20, 1805 ; m. Esther Bauman, b. May 27, 1740, at Ephrata ; d. December 6, 1792. They had issue : i. Mary, b. October 2, 1762 ; m., first, Rudisell ; secondly, George Buehler. 13. ii. Samuel, b. March 1<5, 1764; m. Re- becca Baker. Hi. Anna, b. July 31, 1765. iv. Esther, b. April 26, 1767 ; d. Decem- ber 6, 1792 ; m. Jacob Kimmel. v.Margaret, b. December 8, 1768; m. John Bauman. vi. Joseba, b. December 2, 1770; d. s. p. vii. Peter, b. April 4, 1772; in. Susan Bauman, and had issue. viii. Daniel, b. December 18, 1773 ; d. July 29, 1829; m. Elizabeth Fahnestock, b. 1779 ; d. May 31, 1837, and had issue. ix. Joseba, b. July 18, 1775 ; m. John Hay. x. Susanna, b. March 8, 1777 ; m., first, Michael Pfoutz; secondly, Brubaker. xi. Christiana, b. September 11, 1780. xii. John, b. September 21, 1781 ; d. 1827; m. Mary Bush, b. 1799 ; d. March 10, 1840, and had issue. xiii. Salome, b. December 30, 1784 ; d. 1803. V. John Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. 1735, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. May 22, 1812, at Pittsburgh; m., first, in 1766, Rebecca Groff, d. January 12, 1773. They had issue : i. Molly, b. 1767 ; m. C. Studebaker. 14. ii. Jacob, b. December 5, 1769 ; m. Sa- lome Fahnestock. 15. Hi. Henry, b. March 6, 1772 ; m. Elizabeth Brindle. John Fahnestock (Diedrick) m., secondly, Catharine Studebaker, b. 1745 ; d. May 13, 1822, at Pittsburgh. They had issue : iv. Rebecca, b. July 7, 1775 ; d. Decem- ber 3, 1832 ; m. Joseph Konig- macher. v. Hanna, b. 1780; d. 1866; m. Jacob Bollinger. VI. Daniel Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. 1739 in Cocalico township, Lancaster county. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 101 Pa.; m., first, in 1773, Ellen Lustin, and they had issue : 16. i. Daniel, b. February 23, 1774; in. Elizabeth Rider. 17. it. William, b. 1776; m. Esther Rider. Hi. Mary, b. 1777; m. Joseph Hallopter. iv. Sarah,h. 1778; rn. Andrew Trummus. v. Esther, b. April 13, 1779 ; d. April 18, 1855 ; m. Frederick Rider. Daniel Fahnestock m., secondly, Catharine Rider, and had issue : vi. Margaret, rn. Daniel Bollinger. vii. Barbara, viii. Frederick, ix. Eleanor, d. August 22, 1840; m. M. Boyer. x. Joseph, d. s. p. VII. Benjamin Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. May 2, 1747, in Cocalico township, Lan- caster county, Pa.; d. February 27, 1820, in Adams county, Pa.; m., 1st, October 9, 1770, Catharine Garber, b. February 26, 1750; d. July 17, 1793. They had issue : 18. i. George, b. September 7, 1772 ; in., 1st, Mary Aughenbaugh ; 2d, Barbara Fisher. 19. ii. John, b. July 3, 1774; m. Catharine Wallich. Hi. Margaret, b. May 19, 1776. 20. iv. Henry, b. April 22, 17,78; m. Catha- rine Latshaw. v. Esther, b. March 22, 1780. vi. Christiana, b. June 7, 1782 ; m., De- cember 19, 1802, Peter Aughen- baugh, of Adams county, Pa. 21. vii. Peter, b. April 15, 1784; m. Mary Fahnestock. 22. viii. Benjamin, b. August 18, 1787; m. Elizabeth L. Smith. ix. Emanuel, b. May 4, 1790 ; d. July 14, 1791. Benjamin Fahnestock m., secondly, Chris- tiana Underwood ; and had issue : x. Joseba, b. July 10, 1796; d. May 11, 1872 ; m. Dr. Bauman. VIII. Borius Fahnestock (Diedrick), b. May 9, 1749, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. January 9, 1820; m., Octo- ber 17, 1772, Elizabeth Enders, b. December, 1752. They had issue: i. Salome, b. November 4, 1773; m. Jacob Fahnestock. 23. ii. Diedrick, b. October 20, 1775; m. Sarah Deardorf. Hi. Samuel, b. August 22, 1777. iv. Joseba, b. January 14, 1780 ; m. Jacob Gardner. v. Elizabeth, b. April 3, 1782 ; m. Thomas Reed. vi. Mary, b. May 24, 1784 ; d. July 22, 1866; ra. Peter Fahnestock. vii. Diana, b. January 16, 1787; ra. Jacob Housel. viii. Benjamin, b. May 13, 1790; m. Ann C. Clemens, and had Alexena-M., McAtee,and Elizabeth, m. G. Aughin- baugh. ix. Jacob, b. January 7, 1792. x. John, b. December 4, 1794. 24. xi. Daniel- Enders, b. January 6, 1800; m. Mary Fahnestock. IX. Charles Fahnestock (Casper, Died- rick), b. February 1, 1761, in Cocalico town- ship, Lancaster county, Pa. ; d. January 16, 1837, in Chester county, Pa. ; ra. Susan Smith, b. September 24, 1768; d. September 14, 1814, in Chester county, Pa. They had issue : i. Catharine, b. January 29, 1787; d. April 23, 1867 ; m. Joseph Phillips. ii. John, b. August 23, 1788 ; d. Septem- ber, 1849, unm. Hi. Casper, b. November 12, 1789 ; d. March 4, 1871 ; m. Jemima P. Morgan, and had issue: Charles-S., m. Jane E. Bowman; Edwin-F., Josephine, Casper-C.,m. Mary Jean Dean, John, Henry, Susan, Catharine, Jemima, and George-Mayer, m. Philena S. Thompson. iv. Mary, b. April 13, 1791; m. J. F. Stein- man. v. Charles, b. December 23, 1793 ; d. July, 1820, unm. vi. Susanna, b. October 13, 1795 ; d. July, 1832, unm. vii. Rebecca, b. November 4, 1797 ; d. March 14, 1827, unm. viii. Henry, b. October 18, 1798 ; d. Novem- ber 19, 1822, unm. ix. Esther, b. 1800 ; d. January 12, 1866 ; m. Ernmer Elton. x. Elizabeth, b. March 16, 1804 ; d. Au- gust 14, 1807. xi. Hannah, b. March 6, 1806 ; d. August 27, 1826, unm. xii. William, b. March 21, 1808 ; m. Ann Elizabeth Earnest, and had issue. xiii. Edivin, b. 1810, d. s. p. xiv. Washington, b. 1812, d. s. p. X. Samuel Fahnestock (Peter, Diedrick) 102 HISTORICAL REVIEW b. March 27, 1761, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. June 29, 1830 ; m., first, Hannah Studebaker, b. October 15, 1755 ; d. October 13, 1825. They had issue: i. Elizabeth, b. July 6, 1785 ; d. Septem- ber 18, 1812. ii. Rebecca, b. January 12, 1787 ; m. Daniel Fundenberg. in. Peter, b. October 9, 1788 ; m., first, No- vember 19, 1819, Mary Kunkel ; secondly, Eliza C. Poe; thirdly, Caroline C. Geakle. iv. Samuel, b. March 11, 1791 ; d. s. p. v. Catharine, b. December 11, 1792; d. February 15, 1868 ; m. George Reeser. vi. George, b. November 26, 1795 ; d. Oc- tober 27, 1804. vii. Samuel, b. November 4, 1797 ; d. May 13, 1869; m., first, Eliza Heiser; secondly, Mary Murray ; and left issue by both. XL Conrad Fahnestock (Peter, Died- rick), b. Julv 19, 1763, near Ephrata, Pa.; d. September 20, 1803, at Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa.; received a fair education at the German School, Ephrata, and learned the art of printing with the Brethren ; came to Harrisburg in 1791 and engaged with his brother Obed in merchandising ; subse- quently he entered into partnership with Benjamin Mayer in the publication of the Morgenrothe or " Dutch Aurora," as it was commonly called ; under the infamous alien and sedition act of the administration of the elder Adams, Messrs. Mayer & Fahnestock were arrested by United States officers and thrown into prison, but promptly released on bail; they were never tried. Shortly after- wards Mr. Fahnestock retired from the print- ing business and entered the mercantile trade at Middletown, where he died. The Oracle speaks of him as " an industrious, honest and valuable member of society." Mr. Fahne- stock m. Mary Hallacker. They had issue : i. Joseph, b. April 9, 1792 ; d. s. p. ii. Peter, b. June 9, 1793 ; d, February 6, 1872, at Ephrata ; m. Salome Lan- dis, and had Susan, Samuel, m. Mary Bollinger, Conrad, John, m. Maria Bollinger, Mary, m. Adam Ream, and Reuben, m. Catharine Keller. Hi. Samuel, b. February 12, 1795 ; d. s. p. iv. Anna, b. May 31, 1800; m. Christian Bomberger. XII. Obed Fahnestock (Peter, Diedrick)> b. February 25, 1770, near Ephrata, Pa.; d- March 2, 1840, at Harrisburg, Pa.; was brought up to mercantile pursuits, and re- moved to Harrisburg about 1795, where he entered into business ; he seems to have been a man of considerable intelligence and prominence, as almost thirty years of his life were spent in office ; was coroner from November 3, 1802, to November 3, 1805; director of the poor from 1811 to 1813 ; one of the associate judges of the countv from No- vember 12, 1813, to July 30, 1818^ appointed by Governor Snyder, when, owing to his dis- like of Samuel D. Franks, who had been appointed president judge of the courts, he resigned ; was burgess of the borough 1820 and 1821, frequently a member of the coun- cil, and served as prothonotary from Janu- ary 17, 1824, to January 29, 1830. Judge Fahnestock m., April 19, 1796, Anna Maria Gessell, b. January 9, 1777, at Brickersville Lancaster county, Pa.; d. December 3, 1847 at Harrisburg, Pa. They had issue : i. Harris- Charles, b. April 26, 1797; d May 24, 1845. ii. Hannah, b. December 21, 1799; d February 12, 1872; m., in 1824,1st James A. Mahany ; 2d, in 1845 James Wallace Weir. in. William-Morrell, b. April 10, 1802 ; d December 15, 1854; m. Sarah Ann Magee, b. July 18, 1805 ; d. Decern ber 2, 1868; and had issue. iv. Dorothy, b. July 12, 1806; d. s. p. 25. v. Adam-Konigmacher, b. July 12, 1806 m., 1st, Sybil T. Holbrook; m., 2d Mrs. Mary Jacobs; 3d, Elizabeth C. Affner. vi. Maria- Matilda, b. December 15, 1808 m. John Andrew Weir. vii. Amelia- Snyder, b. April 15, 1813 ; d. s.'p 26. mi?'. Walter- Franklin, b. September 13 1815; m. Louisa C. Heisely. ix. Simon-Snyder, b. September 11, 1819 d. June 19, 1876; m. Caroline Jen- nings, b. May 31,1826; and had Fanny. XIII. Samuel Fahnestock (Diedrick, Diedrick), b. March 16, 1764, near Ephrata, Pa.; d. December 8, 1836, at Lancaster, Pa.; m. Rebecca Baker, b. September 28,1770; d. October 25, 1862. They had issue: i. Sarah, b. June 29, 1789. ii. Diedrick, b. August 28, 1790; d. June 9, 1860. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 103 Hi. Mary, b. December 20, 1791; d. March 17, 1876; m. D. E. Fahnestock. iv. Esther, b. July 3, 1793; d. February 20, 1877; m. James Hueston. v. George, b. December 2, 1795; d. Feb- ruary 21, 1870, at Philadelphia; m. Catharine S. Cox, and had Arnold- Baker ; Eliza, m. Joseph Stoddard; Mary-Ann, m. Henry Stoddard; Return-E., Susan, m. F. Lasher; Emma, m., first, Isaac Ellmaker; secondly, Dr. H. A. Fahnestock; Catharine, George, Elizabeth-Bates, Louisa, m. Joseph Juel, and Marga- ret, m. Clarence Nouse. vi. William-B., b. October 13, 1801; m. Maria Reigard, and had issue. XIV. Jacob Fahnestock (John, Diedrick), b. December 5, 1769, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa. ; d. May 31, 1812, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; m. Salome Fahnestock, b. November 4, 1772. They had issue: i. Elizabeth, b. July 29, 1793 ; m., first, Thomas Tucker ; secondly, Sebas- tian Hofer. ii. Samuel, b. March 11, 1796 ; m. Susan Baugher, b. December 10, 1795 ; d. November, 1877, and had issue. Hi. Borius, b. August 21, 1798 ; d. August 20, 1876; m. Sarah Warn pier, b. November 17, 1797; d. August 15, 1869, and had issue. iv. Jacob, b. January 26, 1801 ; d. Sep- tember 9, 1841, at Glasford, 111. ; m., November 11, 1824, Maria Har- mon, b. May 16, 1806, and had issue. v. William, b. December 21, 1803. vi. John, b. August 21, 1806. vii. Rebecca, b. Juhy 8, 1809 ; m. Rev. Frederick Vandersloot. viii. Salome, b. January 31, 1813 ; m. James S. Fink. XV. Harvey Fahnestock (John, Died- rick), b. March 6, 1772, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. November 22, 1831, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; m. Elizabeth Brindle. They had issue : i. Abner-H., b. October 17, 1798 ; d. May 4, 1866, at Alton, III; m., first, La- viuia McCarthy, b. February 6, 1802 ; d. March 1, 1834 ; m., sec- ondly, Matilda Brewer, and had issue by both. ii. Elizabeth, b. March 29,1803; m. Solo- mon Brand. Hi. Franklin-B., b. November 6, 1805 ; m. Elizabeth Repore; resided atMuncy, Pa. iv. Henry-W., b. March 8, 1813; m., first, Mary DeHuff; secondlv, Marie J. Hall; thirdly, Mary P. Bigley ; fourthly, Margaret J.Matthew, and had issue by first and second wives ; resided at Salem, O. v. Rebecca-K., b. April 8, 1814; m. Jus- tice A. Ward. XVI. Daniel Fahnestock (Daniel, Died- rick), b. February 23, 1774; m. Elizabeth Rider, b. 1780; d. October 25, 1829. They had issue : i. Margaret, b. December 16, 1800 ; m. Abraham Garrell. ii. William, b. November 24, 1802 ; d. November 22, 1877; m. Barbara Hollopter, b. August 11, 1810, and had issue. Hi. Daniel, b. June 30, 1805 ; d. June 26, 1855 ; m. Mary McKaughton, and left issue. iv. Samuel, b. September 15, 1807 ; d. September 10, 1843. v. John, b. September 15, 1807. vi. Elizabeth, b. May 15, 1810; m. Luke McDowell. vii. Ephraim, b. October 6,1812; m. Eliza Billingsley, b. 1816 ; d. 1872 ; and had issue. viii. Christiana, b. March 18,1815 ; m. Sam- uel Hollopter. ix. Ellen, b. July 6, 1817 ; d. August 20, 1869 ; m. John Gram. X.Joseph, b. June 26, 1820; m. Mary Hollopter, b. 1822 ; d. 1851, at Cov- ington, Ky.; m., secondly, Lydia Bigler. xi. Benjamin, b. August 22, 1822 ; d. Jan- uary 14, 1854. XVII. William Fahnestock (Daniel, Diedrick), b. 1776 ; d. 1840 ; m. Esther Rider, b. 1770 ; d. 1848. They had issue : i. Mary, b. 1794; m. George Tyne. ii. Barbara, b. 1796 ; m. Joseph Latshaw. Hi. Daniel, b. 1798. iv. William, b. 1800 ; d. 1877, at Win- chester, Va.; m. Mary A. Sydle, b. 1801 ; and had issue. v. Eleanor, b. 1802; m. D. Mumper. vi John, b. 1804; d. 1875; m. Christiana Kunkle, b. 1809 ; d. 1873. vii. Peter, b. August 20, 1807 ; d. Novem- 104 HISTORICAL REVIEW ber 7, 1866 ; m. Rebecca Bender, b. July 1, 1814, and had issue. viii. Sarah, b. 1810; d. s. p. XVIII. George Fahnestock (Benjamin, Diedrick), b. September 7, 1772, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. Novem- ber 17, 1851 ; m., first, Mary Aughenbangh. They had issue : i. Elizabeth, b. April 20, 1797 ; d. July 26, 1862 ; m. A. Dewing. ii. Benjamin, b. July 8, 1799 ; d. July 11, 1862, at Philadelphia ; m., August 9, 1822, Anna Mary Wolf, b. 1803, and had issue. Hi. John, b. August 1, 1801 ; d. s. p. iv. Barnett, b. January 19, 1804 ; d. s. p. v. Ephraim, b. December 2, 1805; d. s. p. George Fahnestock m., secondly, April 19, 19, 1808, Mrs. Barbara Fisher, of Harris- burg ; no issue. XIX. John Fahnestock (Benjamin, Died- rick), b. July 3, 1774; d. December 2, 1842 ; m. Catharine Wallich, b. February 28, 1774: d. December 28, 1869. They had issue : i. Samuel, b. December 20, 1804 ; d. April 13, 1864; m. Elizabeth Hart- zel, b. December 7, 1807. ii. Benjamin-W., b. September 25, 1807; m. Annetta S. Haynes, of Newton, O.; and had issue. Hi. Margaret, b. September 25, 1809 ; m. J. Weidner. iv. William-Linn, b. September 30, 1813; m. Isabella Worley ; and had issue. v. James, b. April 30, 1816 ; m. Rachel A. Worley ; resided at Versailles, O. XX. Henry Fahnestock (Benjamin, Diedrick), b. April 22, 1778, in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, Pa. ; d. in Indiana ; m. Catharine Latshaw. They had issue : i. Christiana, b. June 17, 1802; m. Dr. O. Holmes. ii. Juliana, b. January 7, 1804 ; d. No- vember 15, 1871 ; unm. Hi. Jeremiah, b. May 11,1806; m., first, Mary Smith, b. July 7, 1805; d. March 13, 1844 ; m., secondly, Eliza Hamilton, b. March 3, 1813 ; re- sided at Herrman, 111. iv. Mary-Ann, b. September 6, 1808; m. D. McArthur. v. Benjamin- Latshaw, b. December 16, 1810 ; m., first, Elizabeth Houpt ; secondly, Mary F. Fahnestock ; re- sided at Pittsburgh. vi. Catharine-M., b. February 29, 1813. vii. Henry-G., b. June 22, 1815. viii. Avarilla, b. September 5, 1818; m. S. Wickersham. XXI. Peter Fahnestock (Benjamin,Died- rick), b. April 15, 1784, near Ephrata, Pa. ; d. November 17, 1864, at Baltimore, Md. ; m. Mary Fahnestock, b. Mav 14, 1784 ; d. July 23, 1866, at Baltimore, Md. They had issue : i. Levi, b. September 3, 1807 ; d. July 20, 1854 ; m. Sarah Fahnestock. ii. Elizabeth, b. December 4, 1809 ; d. December 3, 1869; unm. Hi. Benjamin, b. December 5, 1811 ; d. s. p. iv. Mary-F., b. May 25, 1813. v. Catharine, b. February 14, 1816. vi. Joseba, b. December 7, 1817 ; d. Au- gust 5, 1849 ; m. Frederick Haut. vii. Derick, b. July 25, 1821 ; m. Lucinda Fahnestock. viii. Joseph-D., b. November 25, 1824 ; d. June 19, 1863. XXII. Benjamin Fahnestock (Benjamin, Diedrick), b. August 18, 1787 ; d. September 4, 1842, at Chambersburg, Pa.; m., January 11, 1815, Elizabeth L. Smith, b. June 19, 1792 ; d. August 8, 1868. They had issue : i. Anna-Mary, b. October 25, 1815; m. November 20, 1846. ii. Alexander, b. May 26, 1817. Hi. Daniel-Smith, b. October 22, 1818 ; d. November 10, 1877, at Chambers- burg, Pa. ; m. Rebecca M. Koons. iv. Catharine-Li., b. July 11, 1820; m. G. W. Heagy. v. Elizabeth, b. September 4, 1821. vi. Augustus-B., b. July 3, 1823 ; m. Eliza Nicholas, and had issue. vii. Matilda-N., b. July 22, 1825 ; m. John Stoner. viii. William-Henry, b. October 4, 1828. ix. Sarah- Ann, b. October 13, 1831 ; d.s. p. XXIII. Diedrick Fahnestock (Borius, Diedrick), b. October 20, 1775, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. February 3, 1824 ; m. Sarah Deardorf, b. February 1, 1777 ; d. September 9,1864. They had issue: i. Elizabeth, b. December 15,1799; m. Lot Ensey. ii. Jessie, b. November 2, 1801 ; d. April 16, 1862. in. Lewis, b. January 8, 1803; d. s. p. iv. Matilda, b. February 7, 1805 ; m. Dan- iel Kemp. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 105 v. Alfred, b. February 7, 1807 ; m., first. Eleanor A. Stricter, b. April 5, 1813; d. September 20, 1869 ; m., secondly, Margaret D. Snyder, and had issue. Resided at Toledo, 0. iv. Christian-D., b. January 9, 1809; d. December 6, 1834; m. Priscilla A. Ay res. vii. Sarah- Ann, b. December 29, 1810; d. August 16, 1866; unm. viii. Joseph, b. October, 1812; d. s. p. ix. Franklin, b. October 13, 1813 ; d. Au- gust 20, 1869 ; m. Mary Ann Jacobs, and had issue. XXIV. Daniel Enders Fahnestock (Bo- nus, Diedrick), b. January 6,1800; d. Sep- tember 29, 1851 ; m. Mary Fahnestock, b. December 20, 1791 ; d. March 17, 1876. They had issue. i. Adam-Haughton, b. January 15, 1821 ; d. s. p. ii. Edward, b. January 1, 1822 ; m. Mar- tha W. Davis. Hi. Lucinda, b. December 31, 1S23 ; m. Derick Fahnestock. iv. Elizabeth- Mary, b. January 28, 1826 ; d. s. p. v. Charles-Barber, b. April 28,1828; m., July 29, 1851, Josephine Berkbart. to. Arthur- Augustus, b. January 30, 1830; d. November 28, 1860 ; m. Susan Davis, and had issue. vii. George-Washington, b. September 27, 1832; m., December 14, 1858, Phoebe A. Pierce ; resides at Baltimore, Md. XXV. Adam Konigmacher Fahnestock (Obed, Peter, Diedrick), b. July 12, 1806, at Harrisburg, Pa., where he d. in 1890; was educated in the schools of that borough and at the academy at Lititz ; was brought up in mercantile pursuits, and for many years carried on brick-making extensively ; was also engaged in the hardware business about fifteen years, and in 1833 established a glue manufactory at Harrisburg, which he successfully carried on for several years. Mr. Fahnestock was thrice married ; m., first, in 1834, Svbil T. Holbrook, b. December 11, 1811 ; d. January 18, 1851 . They had issue : i. Harris- C, b. February 27, 1835 ; a dis- tinguished banker, residing in the city of New York; m., October 16, 1856, Margaret McKinley, daughter of Isaac Gibson McKinley, and they had issue : 1. William, b. September 2, 1857. 2. Gibson, b. Februarv 21, 1859. 3. Margaret, b. April 13, 1867; d. s.p. 4. Harris, b. September 21, 1869. 5. Helen, b. April 24, 1872. 6. Clarence, b. December 4, 1873. 7. Earnest, b. January 27, 1876. ii. Holbrook, b. September 6, 1836 ; d. December 31, 1838. Hi. A.- Morris, b. January 28, 1838; m., first, February 18, 1866, Sallie Webb, b. March 21, 1846; d. Oc- tober 2, 1871, and had issue : 1. Harris- Webb, b. March 6, 1867. 2. Richie-Thomas,b, Apr. 15, 1868. 3. Edward-Morris, b. September 6, 1871. He m., secondly, Rebecca B. Thomp- son, b. January 19, 1848, and they had issue: 4. Maria-Bland, b. November 28, 1873. iv. James, b. October 3, 1839; d. March 17, 1858. v. Sybil-Amelia, b. January 1, 1842 ; m. T. H. Hubbard, of New York city, and had issue. to". Charles- A., b. April 17, 1844. vii. Wallace- Weir, b. January 18, 1846; m., October 12, 1871, Mary K. Nut- ting, and had Edith, Wallace, and Arthur- Knight, viii. Louis-F., b. August 26, 1848 ; m., Oc- tober 21, 1873, Grace Zeigler, b. November 1, 1850, and had Louis and Adam-Bruce. Mr. Fahnestock m., secondly, 1855, Mrs. Mary Jacobs, b. July 6, 1805 ; d. February 7 1857 ; m, thirdly, 1869, Elizabeth C. Affner, b. June 6, 1821. XXVI. Walter Franklin Fahnestock (Obed, Peter, Diedrick), b. September 13, 1815 ; d. 1893 at Harrisburg, Pa.; m., March 19, 1839, Louisa C. Heisely, b. December 24, 1817, daughter of George J. Heisely, and they had issue : i. Hannah- Mahany,b. May 19,1840; m. John C. Harvey, and they had issue. ii. Louisa-C, b. August 3, 1842. Hi. Walter-Franklin, b. October 8, 1844 ; d. May 19, 1879. iv. George, b. October 3, 1846 ; d. July 19, 1869. v. Harry-C, b. April 12, 1849; d. Janu- ary 10, 1851. 106 HISTORICAL REVIEW vi. William-M., b. February 3, 1851 ; m., June 19, 1819, Carrie Achenbach, and bad John-Harvey, vii. Alice-E., b. November 18, 1852; d. November 26, 1856. viii. Anna-M., b. November 19, 1855 ; d. June 26, 1862. ix. Frank-G., b. September 29, 1857. x. James- Weir, b. September 29, 1859. xi. Edward-E., b. May 5, 1862 ; d. May 23-, 1862. The Fetterhoff Family. I. Frederick Fetterhoff, b. August 6, 1765, in now Lancaster county, Pa., where his parents were early settlers; d. July 16, 1837, in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa. He removed with his family to then Halifax township in 1803; m. Susanna Heckerd, b. June 25, 1768; d. June 28, 1831, in Jackson township, and with most of his family buried in the Fetterhoff church grave- yard." They had issue, besides three chil- dren died young : 2. i. Philip, b. September 2, 1788 ; m. Eve Boyer. 3. ii. John, b. October 12, 1790 ; m., first, Elizabeth Snyder; secondly, Katha- rine Harris. 4. Hi. George,b. May 3, 1795 ; m. Mary Zim- merman. II. Philip Fetterhoff (Frederick), b. September 2, 1788, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. September 4, 1833, in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Eve Boyer, b. June 27, 1792 ; d. January 11, 1839. They had issue: i.John, b. July 19, 1812; resided at Fisherville. ii. Susanna, b. July 20, 1813 ; m. Henry Willvert. Hi. Elizabeth, b. November 19, 1815 ; d. June 7, 1860; m. John Faber. iv. Polly, b. 1817 ; m. Henry Hoover. III. John Fetterhoff (Frederick), b. October 12, 1790, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. June 27, 1829, in Jackson township, Dau- phin county, Pa.; m., first, Elizabeth Snyder, and there was issue : i. Susanna, b. March 23, 1814 ; m. George Enders. He m.. secondly, Katharine Haines, b. June 18,1791'; d. December 6, 1862; and there was issue : ii. H Elmira, b. January 15, 1817 ; d. March 30, 1875; m., December 10, 1835, John Shepley. IV. George Fetterhoff (Frederick), b. May, 3, 1795, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. March 16, 1862, in Jackson township, Dau- phin county, Pa.; m. Mary Zimmerman, b. March 5, 1798 ; d. August 1, 1863; daughter of Christian Zimmerman. They had issue: i. Joseph, b. April, 1816. ii. Catharine, b. October, 1819. Hi. Samuel, b. February 26, 1821 ; d. Feb- ruary 26, 1866. iv. Mary, b. April 7, 1828 ; d. October 14, 1877. v. Philip, b. November 3, 1825. vi. Susanna, b. 1827. vii. Margaret, b. 1830. viii. Abby, b. April 28, 1833. Fox Family of Derry. I. John Fox, a native of the county Dev- onshire, England, where he was born in the year 1751, came to America when a young man, and settled first at Germantown in the Province of Pennsylvania. There he mar- ried Anna Margaret Rupert, b. December 14, 1756, in Holland. Shortly after, in 1799, they settled in what was then London- derry township, Lancaster county, in the neighborhood of Hummelstown. Mr. Fox died April 25, 1816, and his wife on the 21st of October, 1838. Both were interred in the Lutheran churchyard at Hummelstown. They had issue: 2. i. John, b. June 10, 1780 ; m. Sarah Shonberger. 3. ii. Margaret, b. 1782 ; m. John Phillips. 4. Hi. Tliomas, b. November 4, 1786 ; m. Barbara Baum. 5. iv. George, b. December 17, 1788 ; m. Elizabeth Eshenauer. 6. v. James, b. 1794 ; m. Sophia Bayle. vi. Richard, b. February 9, 1799, in Lon- donderry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; d. July 1, 1827 ; m. Rachel Hummel, b. November 24, 1799; d. September 27, 1867; daughter of Frederick Hummel and Rachel Eckert ; no issue. II. John Fox (John), b. June 10, 1780, in then Londonderry township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. July 19, 1853. He was edu- cated in the country schools of the neigh- L e?Q i C/^t^^u^i-L. , 1 • " I 819, » • .. b : mher I m-M srnber 19, J n . : Iwatd-K, 1 fv r f , 1 ; ^ B I 15, 1817 ; March 30 u >ecember IV. ' ek), b. ■ .: ounty, Pa.; d. March 1 township, Dau- rman, b. . Man ; ughter of Chris ey h id issue: ■ ■>. Jo. • - ■ -.. mel, b '■■ - . I : ■' ,1866. iv. ; ipril"; •■ ber 14, h- ■ - ■ i 16, ' S n >uri [i h . ■ ■ -. ' ■ ■ rvill i ! : ... " m :. ■■ - 1 "■' ■ ' ■ • > ■ Zim- I. John Fo e ■' ■ to Am ad setl ed fii vince ried Anno M 1 1 Holla • ■ : townsl ij >rho' " : April 25, : - , rcli I i t. i.Joh Shoi 3. ii. Margaret,] Bai '■"';'' t>. «. Jairm, v, I . d in the • '■■ n in the raber . in >ndon- . the : - • in the nniel ■ 11 i i. • 9, i .on- mel, b. phin ■ - Frederi Rachel] II. Jon : ; lohn), b. then ; Pa.; d he ci hov-i i lun L780, in i caster was edu-. e neigh- . 1828 ; d. March 2, 1849 ; m. Daniel Eppley, of Harrisburg, and had Minnie, b. August, 1847 : d. 1867, at East Liberty, Pa. ; m. Wal- ter Fahnestock, of Pittsburgh. 12. H. Annie- Maria, b. 3 830; m. David J. Unger. 13. Hi. Charlotte-Elizabeth, b. 1833; m. Alex- ander Roberts. V. Sarah Geiger (John, Bernard), b. October 31, 1808, at Harrisburg, Pa.; d. Jan- uary 27, 1842 ; m., December 22, 1831, James Wilson, Jr., of Philadelphia. They had issue : i. John-Geiger, resides in Philadelphia. ii. James. Hi. Sarah-E., resides in Harrisburg. VI. George Geiger (John, Bernard), b. January 27, 1811, at Harrisburg, Pa.; was a merchant of Topeka, Kan.; m. Rebecca McGrath, of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. They had issue : i. John, d. s. p. ii. George, d. s. p. Hi. Mary, m. Lee, of Kansas City, Mo. iv. Fannie, m. Thomson, of To- peka, v. Malvina,m. Rodgers, of Topeka. VII. Mary R. Geiger (John, Bernard), b. October 21, 1814, at Harrisburg; d. January 17, 1848; m., 1833, Israel Steel. They had issue * i. Annie-C, b. July 26, 1834; m. Elias J. Unger; reside at Pittsburgh, Pa. VIII. Joseph H. Geiger (John, Bernard), b. November 11, 1817, at Harrisburg, Pa.; removed to Columbus, 0.; was attorney gen- eral of that State, and then State librarian ; was thrice married; first, Eliza Ingram, of West Chester, Pa,, and there was issue : i. Eliza-Ingram, resides in Washington, D. C. He m., secondly, Mary Stewart, of Colum- bus, 0., and had : ii. Lydia-I., m. Milne, of West Virginia. Hi. Ruth. He m., thirdly, Sarah Butterfield, a native of New England. IX. Malvina L. Geiger (John, Bernard'), b. November 16, 1821, at Harrisburg, Pa.; re- sides at Harrisburg; m., January 1, 1843, Samuel D. Ingram, and had issue : i. John-Geiger, b. October 21, 1843, at Harrisburg, Pa.; d. October 8, 1877 ; was for several years attached to the reportorial staff at the capital of the State, and local editor of the Telegmph. "Affable in his manners, gentlemanly in his bearing, scrupu- lously truthful in his official ca- pacit)', he won during his brief ca- reer as a journalist the warm ad- miration of a host of friends." Mr. Ingram m. Clara V. Kosure, and left one son. X. Hiram Rupley Geiger (Joseph, Ber- nard)^. January 24, 1822, near Halifax, Pa.; drowned in the Juniata, near Lewistown, Pa., June 29, 1849 ; m., January 20, 1846, Eliza- beth K. Blattenberger, b. September 4, 1826, at Mt. Patrick, Perry county, Pa. They had issue : i. George, b. December 16, 1846, at Liver- pool, Perry county, Pa.; entered the United States army (regulars) dur- ing the rebellion, and rose to the rank of captain of infantry ; was killed in the charge on the fort at Blakely Landing near Mobile, Ala., April 9, 1865. XI. Sarah Louisa Geiger (Joseph, Ber- nard), b. September 5, 1826, near Halifax. Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Rev. William L Gray, b. November 8, 1821, in Cumberland county, N. J.; son of George Frederick Gray and Martha Smith; a member of the Phila- delphia Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, and now (1883) stationed at First M. E. church, Norristown, Pa. They had issue : i. Hiram- Geiger, b. June 16, 1845, at Fort Hunter, Dauphin countv, Pa.; d. December 16, 1865, at Philadel- phia. ii. William- Bowen, b. November 11, 1847, at Georgetown X Roads (now Ga- lena), Kent county, Md.; resides at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa. Hi. Joseph-Downing, b. March 22, 1849, at Galena, Kent county, Md. iv. Charles- Brindle, b. February 15, 1851, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 113 at Fulton House, Lancaster county, Pa. v. Sarah-Martha, b. December 1, 1852, at Philadelphia ; d. March 18, 1878, at Easton, Pa. vi. Harriet- Rebecca, b. April 13, 1855, at Milford, Pa. vii. John-Milne, b. October 3, 1857, at Pottsville, Pa. viii. Robert- Chamberlain, b. October 18, 1859, at Manayunk, Pa. ix. George-Edward, b. April 28, 1863, at Manayunk, Pa.; d. March 3, 1865, at Reading. XII. Annie Maria Geiger (Bernard, Bernard), b. 1830, at Harrisburg, Pa.; d. December 12,1862; m., in 1848, David J. Unger; was a merchant at Harrisburg; was lieutenant of the Cameron Guards and served in the war with Mexico. They had issue: i. Charlotte, d. s. p. ii. George, d. s. p. Hi. John-Kunkel, d. s. p. XIII. Charlotte Elizabeth Geiger (Bernard, Bernard), b. November 19, 1832, at Harrisburg; d. Ma} 7 2, 1863; m. Alexan- der Roberts, a civil engineer of Harrisburg; and they had issue : i. John-Bernard, ii. Alexander. Hi. James. iv. George. The Harris Family op Derry. Among the early settlers of this locality was William Harris, a native of England, and no doubt related to John Harris, the pioneer of Harris' Ferry. He settled on the Swatara one and one-half miles above Mid- dletown. He was born in 1701 and died on the 4th of April, 1754. His wife was Catha- rine Douglass, of the family of Sir Robert Douglass, of Scotland, born in 1709, dying August 7, 1780, aged 71 years. William Harris and his wife are buried in old Derry graveyard. The record of the children of these pioneers, as copied from an old Bible, marked " James Harris, his Book," reads as follows : 2. " James Harris wass born the 16th of January, being Friday. 1739. " Sarah Harris wass born the 20th day of March, it being Saturday, 1741. " John Harris wass born November the 20th, it being Friday, 1746. " William Harris wass born November the 20th, it being Wednesday, 1749. " Mary Harris wass born July the 22d, it being Thursday, 1752." There appears to have been another entry in 1753, but it is illegible. As the youngest son, Robert, was born that year it was evi- dently his birth record. William Harris died the year after (1754). A distribution of his estate was not made, however, until 1763, when, on the 6th of September, the Orphans' Court, held at Lan- caster, directed the following : " To Catharine Harris, widow of the de- ceased, the interest of one-third, in lieu of her dower ; James, the eldest son, one-third as the remainder, or two shares ; while the other children — Sarah, John, Mary, and Robert — were to receive one share ; the dower to be divided among the same upon the decease of the widow. The personal property was also distributed in the same proportion, and their uncle James Harris, was appointed guardian of Robert, Mary, and John. Robert Harris, the youngest child, studied medicine and served as a surgeon of the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolution. He was a valuable officer and highty es- teemed by his confreres in that glorious struggle. Dr. Harris died of quinsy at the house of John Phillips, inn-keeper, the sign of the Blue Ball, almost twenty miles west of Philadelphia, in Tredyffrin township, Chester county, on the night of the 4th of March, 1785. His will was written by An- drew Gordon, at his request, and is dated March 3, 1785, "recorded May 3, 1785, and remains in the register's office in Paxtang, Dauphin county." Letters of administra- tion with the will annexed were granted to Mary Harris, the wife of his brother James. Dr. Harris willed the interest of a part of his personal estate to his brother John Har- ris during his lifetime, and then the princi- ple to fall to Robert, son of James. His land (donation land), when surveyed, he allowed to Laird Harris, son of James. From a receipt still in existence, tombstones were purchased in Philadelphia, and as there are no records in the graveyard at Derry or Paxtang, the presumption is that he was interred at Tredyffrin. The papers of Dr. Harris, which would be of undoubted historic value, were burned by a member of 114 HISTORICAL REVIEW the family some forty years ago, to prevent their falling into the hands of strangers. His medicine chest is in the possession of his grand-nephew, William L. Harris, of East Buffalo township, Union county. Of Sarah and Mary Harris, daughters of William, we have no record. II. James Harris, the eldest child, mar- ried, June 2, 1768, Mary Laird, daughter of William Laird and Catharine Spencer. She was born April 28. 1750 (O. S.), and died De- cember 13, 1842, and interred in the ceme- tery atLewisburg. James Harris died April 30, 1787, and is buried at Derry. The chil- dren of James Harris and Mary Laird were as follows : i. William, b. Wednesday, April 28, 1769; d. February 2, 1785, and buried at Derry. ii. Elizabeth, b. Thursday, July 18, 1770; d. May 20, 1842; m. Thomas Howard, d. January 15, 1842. Hi. Catharine, b. Thursday, April 2, 1772 ; d. December 28, 1784, and buried at Derry. iv. Jean, b. January 6, 1774 ; d. Decem- ber 5, 1839. v. Laird, b. Tuesday, February 22, 1776 ; d. June 30, 1804. vi. Robert, b. Sunday, November 22, 1777 ; d. at Lewisburg. vii. Sarah, b. Saturday, September 4, 1779 d. December 30, 1827, unm. S.viii. James, b. Wednesday, June 13, 1781 m. Sarah Bell. ix. Matthew, b. Fridav, August 13, 1784 d. February 1Z, 1873. x. William- Laird, b. Thursday, May 17, 1786; d. November 11,1845;' was a member of the Pennsylvania As- semby in 1833, and of the Constitu- tional Convention 1837-8. James Harris took and subscribed the oath of allegiance and fidelity to the State and Colonies on the 14th day of July, 1777, before Joshua Elder, magistrate at Paxtang. He served in the army and was at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown. During the year 1778 he was in service with his wagon and team in the Jerseys. After his death his widow removed about 1792, to Buffalo Valley, then North- umberland and now Union county. III. James Harris (James, William), b. June 13, 1781, in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; d. July 1, 1868, in Buffalo Val- ley, Union county, Pa.; m., October, 1819> Sarah Bell. They had issue : i. William-Laird, b. 1821. ii. James-Spencer, b. 1823. hi. Samuel-Bell, b. 1825. iv. Mary-Laird, b. 1827. v. Robert-Douglass, b. 1829. vi. Ann-Berryhill, b. 1831. vii. Sarah- Clementina, b. 1833. viii. Caroline-Douglass, b. 1835 ; d. 1864. ix. Berryhill-Bell, b. 1837. Of this family of Harris' none remain in this locality. Like their neighbors of a century and more ago, their descendants have sought new homes, while only the brief tombstone inscriptions in deserted grave- yards, and the mere mention of a name here and there on the old records, tell of the brave and hardy ancestry. The Hayes of Derry. Patrick Hayes, born in county Donegal, Ireland, in 1705, came to Pennsylvania in company with his brothers, Hugh, William, and James, about 1728, all of whom took up land in what is now- Derry township. On the assessment list for 1751 the name of James is wanting. He probably died prior to that period, while Hugh and William followed the Virginia and Carolina migra- tion of the few years subsequent. Patrick remained and died in Derry on the 31st of January, 1790. His wife, Jean , whom he married in 1729, died October 15, 1792. Both are buried in old Derry church- yard. They had children as follows : i. David, b. 1731; m. Martha Wilson, daughter of James Wilson ; he in- herited what is now the Felty farm. ii. Robert,b. February 2, 1733 ; m., March 25, 1762, Margaret Wray, of Derry; was an officer of the Revolution ; he inherited what is now the Long- necker farm ; he built his house in 1762, and his stone barn in 1772; the latter was torn down in 1850. Robert and Margaret Hayes had — ■ Jean, b. 1763, d. 1817; John, b. 1765, m. Margaret Gray ; Patrick, b. 1767, m. Mickey, of Cum- berland county; Margaret, b. 1769, m. William Thome, of Hanover; Robert, b. 1771, m., first, Jean Hayes, daughter of Capt. Patrick DAUPHIN COUNTY. 115 Hayes, and secondly, Hen- derson, of Shippensburg; David, b. 1773, d. October 8, 1796 ; Samuel, b. 1775,' d. unrn.; James, b. 1777, d. 1798; William, b. 1779, removed to Virginia; Solomon, b. 1781, d. s. p.; Joseph, b. 1783, m. and went to Equality, 111. Robert Hayes d. June 6, 1809 ; his wife Margaret, January 6, 1820 ; aged 77 years. Hi. Eleanor, b. 1735 ; m., February 6, 1755, Patrick Campbell, son of John Campbell, of Derry ; their daughter married the Rev. Joshua Williams. iv. William, b. 1737 ; m., October 6, 1767, Jean Taylor, and removed to Vir- ginia. v. Jean, b. 1739 ; m., October 31, 1765, William Scott. vi. Samuel, b. 1741 ; m. and removed to Virginia. mi. Patrick, b. 1743; m. McAl- lister, sister of Capt. Archibald Mc- Allister; was Capt. Patrick Hayes of the Revolution ; removed to Ly- coming county and died there about 1812 ; he inherited the farm in Derry, now owned by Mr. Hershey. The Hershey Family. I. Andrew Hershey, b. 1702, in Switzer- land ; removed early in life with his parents to the Palatinate. In the year 1719 he and his brother Benjamin sailed for America and settled in Lancaster county, Pa. His brother Christian followed in 1739; and all three were chosen ministers in the Mennonite Church. Andrew Hershey died in 1792, aged ninety years. There was issue : i. Christian, b. 1734 ; d. January, 1783 ; m. Elizabeth .Hiestand, daughter of Abraham Hiestand, of Hempfield, Lancaster county, Pa. 2. ii. Andrew, b. 1736 ; m., first, Magdalena Baughman ; secondly, Maria Acker. Hi. John. iv. Benjamin, d. prior to 1780, and had Elizabeth, m. Henry Landis, Benja- min, and Mary, v. Jacob, resided in Hempfield township; d. prior to 1767, at which time his children, Maria and Ann, were above fourteen years but not of age. vi. Abraham, vii. Isaac. viii. Henry. ix. Catharine, x. Maria, xi. Odti. II. Andrew Hershey (Andrew), b. 1736, in Lancaster county, Pa.; d. July 16, 1806 ; was twice married ; m. Magdalena Baugh- man ; d. prior to 1763 ; daughter of Michael Baughman, and had issue : i. Catharine, b. 1760. He m., secondly, Maria Acker, b. Septem- ber 26, 1743 ; d. September 13, 1831. They had issue : ii. Anna, b. February 28, 1762. Hi. Jacob, b. October 2, 1765. iv. Maria, b. May 23, 1768. 3. v.Andrew, b. September 14, 1770; in. Esther Kauffman. vi. Henry, b. December 19, 1772. vii. Elizabeth, b. December 5, 1775. viii. John, b. March 31, 1783. III. Andrew Hershey (Andrew, An- drew), b. September 14, 1770; d. August 1, 1835 ; m. Esther Kauffman, b. May 31, 1770; d. March 3, 1829. They had issue: i. Christian, b. December 22, 1796; d- September 5, 1834. ii. Anna, b. July 15, 1799. Hi. Andrew, b. January 15, 1802. iv. Maria, b. December 9, 1804. v. Catharine, b. January 15, 1809. to. Esther, b. September 11, 1811. vii. Barbara, b. December 9, 1814. viii. Elizabeth (twin), b. December 9, 1814. ix. John, b. March 14, 1815. x. Magdalena, b. March 20, 1821. In addition to the foregoing, which evi- dently refers to one branch of the family, we have the following : Benedict Hershey died prior to 1763, leaving a wife Judith, and children : i. Jacob, ii. Barbara. Hi. Andrew, iv. Peter, v. John, vi. Esther. Andrew Hershey, of Londonderry town- ship, Dauphin count}', died in 1792, leaving a wife, and children : i. Benjamin. ii. Henry. Hi. Christian, of Manor township. iv. Andrew, of Donegal township. v. John, m. Magdalena . 116 HISTORICAL REVIEW Hoffman Family of Lykens Valley. I. Among the earliest settlers of the Wico- nisco Valley was John Peter Hoffman, a na- tive of Germany, born in 1709. With others of his family and friends he came to Amer- ica in 1739, in the ship Robert and Alice, Capt. Walter Goodman, arriving at Phila- delphia in September of that year. He first located in Berks county, where he worked at his trade, that of a carpenter. During the early Indian troubles on the frontiers he served some time as a soldier in the Provin- cial forces. About the year 1750 he came to the end of Short mountain in Lyken's Val- ley, where he built a small log house, just across the road from the present residence of Daniel Romberger. Sixty years ago this was used as a blacksmith shop. John Peter Hoffman was the contemporary of Andrew and John Lycans or Lykens, Ludwig Shott, John Rewalt, and others, and with them driven off by the Indians in their marauds of 1756. It was subsequent to this period that he brought his family to the valley. Here he followed farming, and died in 1798 at the age of eighty-nine years. His remains with those of his wife who had deceased pre- viously were interred in the field near the present house on the old farm now owned by Mr. Romberger, before named. He left issue, among others: i. Catherine, m. Andrew Reigle, the head of a large family of that name in the " Upper End." They both reached the age of four score years. ii. Barbara, m. George Buffington, a sol- dier of the Revolution, and the head of the family of that name. Hi. Elizabeth, m. Ludwig Sheetz, the head of the large family of that name. 2. iv. John, b. 1746 ; m. Miss Kauffman. 3. v. John- Nicholas, b. 1749 ; m. Margaret Harman. 4. vi. Christian, b. 1752 ; m. Miss Deibler. II. John Hoffman (John-Peter), eldest son of John Peter Hoffman, was a native of Berks county, born in 1746. He served in the war of the Revolution, and commanded the Upper Paxtang company in its expe- dition up the West Branch in 1778, and participated in the battle at Muncy Hill. He resided near Hoffman's church, on the farm now owned by George Williard. He was a farmer, and served as a justice of the peace from 1771 until 1831, the year of his death. He and his wife, a Miss Kauffman, are buried in Hoffman's church graveyard. They had issue : i. Elizabeth, m. John Hoffman, a farmer. They resided near Hoffman's church, on the farm now owned by George Row. ii. Maria, m. Joseph Neagley, a farmer, who resided in the lower part of the valley. They had a large family, and lived to advanced ages. Hi. Magdalena, m. Thomas Koppenheffer. He was a captain in Col. Timothy Green's battalion, and was at the battle of Long Island. Mrs. Kop- penheffer lived to be over four score years of age. iv. Catharine, m. John Buffington, a farmer, who resided on the farm ' adjoining Robert Elder's, now owned by Jacob Hartman. Mr. Buffington was county commis- sioner from 1822 to 1824. v. Barbara, b. 1800 ; m. John N. Specht. Shed, in 1879. 5. vi. John, m. Miss Deibler. vii. Jacob, married and removed to Schuylkill county, where some of his descendants yet reside. 6. viii. Daniel, m. Miss Snyder. III. John Nicholas Hoffman (John- Peter), was born in Tulpehocken township, Berks county, in the year 1749. He settled on the farm now owned by Benjamin Rick- ert, near Short mountain. He was the owner of a large tract of land, at present divided into a number of farms. He deeded land to the congregation of Hoffman's church, for church, school and burial pur- poses. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and participated in the battles of Brandy- wine and Germantowri. His life was an active, busy and useful one. He was mar- ried, April 22, 1772, by Pastor Kurtz, of the Lutheran church, to Margaret Harman, also a native of Berks county. They had issue: i. Catharine, b. 1775; m. Peter Shoff- stall. They resided near Gratz- town, and died at advanced ages, leaving a large family. ii. Susarina, in. Levi Buffington, a car- penter. He built the Hoffman church. Hi. Sarah, m. Jonathan Snyder. They moved to Wayne county, Ohio, near Wooster, where they both lived to upwards of ninet}' years of their son Daniel resides there. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 117 iv. Margaret, m. Alexander Klinger, and removed to Crawford county, Pa. She died a few years ago at the age of 98. 7. v. Peter, b. September 22, 1778 ; m. Miss Lubold. to. Elizabeth,^. 1780; d. in Sugar Valley, over 91 years of age; m. Jacob Hawk. 8. vii. Jacob, b. 1782 ; m. Catharine Ferree. 9. viii. Daniel, b. 1784; m. Hannah Ferree. 10. ix. Nicholas, b. 1790; m. 11. x. John, b. 1794 ; m. xi. Oeorge,h. 1798; resided in Gratztown; was appointed justice of the peace in 1834. IV. Christian Hoffman (John-Peter), b. 1752; resided on the old homestead at the end of Short mountain. He died in Powell's Valley. He was a soldier of the Revolution and an active citizen in the " Upper End." He married Susannah Deibler, daughter of Albright Deibler, and died in Armstrong Valley at the age of 87. They had issue: i. Anna-Mary, m. John Pies, and left a large family. They resided at Sand Spring, in the upper end of Powell's Valley. ii. Susannah, m. Philip Shott, and had a large family. Hi. Catharine, m. Jonathan Novinger; re- moved to Indiana. Cyrus Novinger, of Millersburg, is their son. 12. iv. John-B., b. 1790; m. Margaret Bow- man. v. Jonas, was a farmer, and resided at the foot of Peter's mountain, where he died. to. Peter, was a farmer; m. and resided near Fisherville, where he died, leaving a large family. vii. Christian, was a farmer; resided near Snyder's mill, Lykens Valley. viii. Daniel-G., b. 1795, was a farmer and resided near Fisherville ; sixty years ago m. Susannah Harmau, now 85 years of age; was a justice of the. peace a long time, and held other offices. ix. Philip, b. about 1800; was justice of the peace for Jefferson township. V. John Hoffman (John, John-Peter), re- sided near his father; was a farmer, and held the office of justice of the peace until he received the appointment of steward of the county almshouse in 1824, a position he held until 1838 when he was elected register, serving until 1841; was the first local preacher in the valley, built the first fulling and carding mill in the Upper End, where Samuel Wolf now resides in Lykens town- ship. He was married four times, his first wife being a Miss Deibler, sister to Daniel Deibler, Sr., and left a large family. VI. Daniel Hoffman (John, John-Peter), m. Miss Snyder, and had one son, Daniel, Jr., a distinguished civil engineer, residing in Philadelphia. John R., a son of the latter, also a civil engineer in the employ of the Summit Branch Railroad and Coal Com- pany, resides at Pottsville. Daniel Hoff- man, Sr., died young, in Lykens Valley, and his widow subsequently married John Hoke, VII. Peter Hoffman (John-Nicholas, John-Peter), was born ou the 22d of Septem- ber, 1778. He was a farmer and owned the farm now in the occupancy of William Hawk. He was a soldier of the war of 1812 and died in 1864, aged 86 years. He mar- ried Mollie Lubold, sister of Frederick Lu- bold. They are both buried in the Hoffman church graveyard. They had issue: i. Daniel, m. Miss Rissinger and re- moved to Crawford county, Pa., where his son Joshua now resides. Another son, Jonas, a carpenter, re- sides at Lykens. Daniel died a few years ago aged 73 years. ii. Jacob-Peter, was quite a politician and died a few years ago in Lykens, where his widow and children now reside. Hi. John-Peter, b. in 1806 ; m. Elizabeth Umholtz, daughter of J. Philip Umholtz ; was a farmer residing near Short mountain. Their son, Henry-B., resided at Millersburg, and John-P., in Powell's Valley. iv. Catharine, m. Daniel Reigle. Mr. Reigel was county commissioner, 1852-4. v. Elizabeth, m. Philip Keiser. Their son Daniel was a member of the Legislature, 1863-4. to. Hannah, m. Samuel Thomas. VIII. Jacob Hoffman (John-Nicholas, John-Peter), b. in 1782, purchased his father's farm. He was a well-informed farmer, and was exceedingly popular. He filled several local offices, and in 1833 and 1834 served in the Legislature. He was quite prominent in IIS HISTORICAL REVIEW the church, and a zealous Christian. He married Catharine Ferree. They had issue : i. Amos, b. 1809 ; m. Amanda, daughter of the late Gen. Thomas Harper ; was for a number of years steward of the almshouse, and resided at Berrysburg. At one time he had five sons in the Union army, Col. Thomas-W., Capt. Jacob-F., John- H. s Edwin-A., and Henry, ii. Jacob-B., resided near Williamstown. Hi. Hannah, m. John Romberger. iv. Sarah, m. Michael Forney. v. Catharine, m. Abram Hess. IX. Daniel Hoffman (John-Nicholas, John-Peter), was born in 1784 ; was a farmer, and served in the war of 1812. He died in 1830 at the age of 46 years. He married Hannah Ferree, and had issue : i. David, was a merchant and justice of the peace. He died and is buried at Berrysburg. His son, Danel-C, became superintendent of a Ken- tucky and Tennessee railroad, and died of yellow fever in 1878 at Louisville, Ky. ii. Jacob-D., was a county commissioner and twice sheriff; resided at Har- risburg ; of his family Isaac- W. is agent of the Northern Central rail- way at Millersburg ; Adam, United States postal route agent; George- E., d. 188S; Ada, m. M. Wilson McAlarney, an attorney-at-law, postmaster at Harrisburg 1874- 1S86, now editor Daily Telegraph ; Ehnira, m. Joseph C. McAlarney, a lawyer, of Harrisburg ; Rebecca, and Sarah. Hi. Daniel, is a miner and resides at Ly- kens. iv. Joseph, resided at Hummelstown. v. Hannah, m. Isaac Uhler, a miller. vi. Ehnira, m. John S. Musser, who was county commissioner 1860-62; re- sided at Millersburg. X. Nicholas Hoffman (John-Nicholas, John-Peter), was born in 1790 — a farmer, and served in the war of 1812. He died in 1874 at the age of eighty-four. He had issue : i. John-Nicholas, was director of the poor; resided in Washington town- ship. ii. Isaac, was count v commissioner 1867-70. Hi. Sarah, m. Sheaffer ; their daughter Mary married William B. Meetch, former register of the county. iv. James, resided on the old homestead. XL John Hoffman (John-Nicholas, John- Peter), b. in 1794, was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; a tailor by trade, and resided near Berrysburg, where he died. He left a large family. George, Daniel and Henry Katter- man, severally, married daughters of John Hoffman. XII. John B. Hoffman (Christian, John- Peter), b. in L790 ; was a blacksmith by trade; served in the war of 1812, in which he was promoted a lieutenant colonel. He filled a number of responsible official posi- tions, and died in 1875, aged eighty-five years. He married Margaret Bowman and left a large family, most of whom reside in Powell's Valley. Marcus Hulings and His Family. From data in our possession we are able to give the year of the location of an early settler at the mouth of the Juniata, that of Marcus Hulings in 1753. Day and Rupp, relying upon tradition, give the time " possi- bly as early as 1735." It is a matter of his- tory that all the settlers on Shearman's creek and the Juniata had been removed b} r the sheriff, Andrew Work's posse in 1750, and the houses of the settlers burned ; so that it was not for two or three years at least afterwards that the hardy frontiersman ven- tured to build his rude cabin on the forbid- den land. It is stated b} r Watson that Marcus Hulings came from Marcus Hook on the Delaware. Nevertheless, the Hulings were among the earliest settlers on that river, locating there long before the founder came over and constituted the grand old Commonwealth called for him. The name is spelled Uhling, Hewlings and Hulings, and is Swedish. A few years after locating -on the Juniata came Braddock's defeat, and all the horrors of an Indian war followed. In the spring after (1756) the savages had reached the Sus- quehanna ; but the few scattered frontiers- men were unequal for the conflict, and were obliged to flee. Some lingered too long, for the wily red man came down suddenly and the tomahawk and scalping-knife were reek- DAUPHIN COUNTY 119 ing with the life-blood of the hardy, but unfortunate pioneers. Mr. Hulings, on be- ing apprised of the near approach of the savages, hurriedly packed up a few valuables and, placing his wife and youngest child upon a large black horse (the other children having previously been removed to a place of safety) fled to the point of the island, ready to cross over at the first alarm. Forgetting something in the haste, and thinking the Indians might not have arrived, Mr. Hulings ventured to return alone to the house. After carefully reconnoitering, he entered, and found, to his surprise, an Indian upstairs " cooly picking Ins flint." Stopping some time to parley with the savage, so that he might retreat without being shot at; the de- lay, to his wife, seemed unaccountable and, fearing he had been murdered, she whipped up her horse and swam the Susquehanna. The water was quite high, but, nowise daunted, she succeeded in reaching the op- posite shore in safety. Mr. Hulings soon appeared, and finding the animal with his wife and child had disappeared, in turn he became alarmed, but a signal from the east- ern shore of the stream relieved his anxiety, and he himself, by means of a light canoe, was safe from pursuit. The fugitives suc- ceeded in reaching Fort Hunter, where the Baskins and others of their neighbors had congregated and the inhabitants of Paxtang had rallied for a defense. It was not until the fall of Fort Duquesne, and the erection of Fort Pitt, that Marcus Hulings returned to his farm with his family. A year after, however, we find him at the Forks of the Ohio, where he took up a quan- tity of land. In the meantime, encroach- ments were being made upon his lands on the Juniata, and in 1762 we have the follow- lowing letter, protesting against the same : " Fokt Pitt, May the 7th, 1762. " To William Peters, Esq., Secretorey to the Propriatorries in land office in Philadelphia, &c. : " The Petitioner hereof humbly showeth his grievance in a piece of uncultivated land, laying in Cumberland County, on the Northwest side of Juneadey, laying in the verry Forks and point between the two rivers, Susquehanna and Juneadey, a place that I Emprovedand lived on one Year and a half on the said place till the enemeyes in the beginning of the last Warrs drove me away from it, and I have had no opertunity yet to take out a Warrant for it; my next neighbour wass one Joseph Greenwood, who sold his emprovement to Mr. Xeaves, a merchant in Philadelphia, who took out a warrant for the s'd place, and gave it into the hands of Collonel John Armstrong, who is Surveyor for Cumberland County; and while I was absent from them parts last Summer, Mr. Armstrong runed out that place Joyning me, for Mr. Neaves ; and as my place laves in the veny point, have en- croached too much on me and Take away part of Improvements ; the line Desided be- tween me and Joseph Greenwood was up to the first small short brook that empyed into Susquehannah above the point, and if I should have a strait line run'd from the one river to the other with equal front on each River from that brook, I shall not have 300 acres in that survey ; the land above my house upon Juneadey is much broken and stoney. I have made a rough draft of the place and lines, and if Your Honour will be pleased to see me righted, the Petitioner hereof is in Duty bound ever for you to pray ; from verry humble serv't, " Marcus Hulings." With the foregoing he sent the following note to Mr. Peters : " May ye 17th, 1762. " Sir : I have left orders for Mr. Mathias Holston living in Upper Merrion of Phila- delphia county, to take out two warrants for me, one for the Point between the two Riv- ers, and one for the Improvements I have in the place called the Onion bottom on the south side of Juneadey right aposite to the other, where I lived six months before I moved to the other place ; from your hum- ble servant, Marcus Hulixgs." Directed to " William Peters, Esq., Secret" rt y to the Propriatories land office In Philadel- phia." With these letters is the " rough draught" of the land at the mouth of the Juniata, which would be worth reproducing, as w description we can give will convey an accu- rate idea of it. Three islands are noted. One now known as Duncan's Island is marked " Island " and house as " Widdow Baskins." The large island in the Susque- hanna known as Haldeman's Island con- taining three houses — the one to the south- ern point "Francis Baskins" one-third further up, on the Susquehanna side. " George Clark," while about the center that 120 HISTORICAL REVIEW of " Francis Ellis." On the north point is the word " Island." Almost opposite, on the east bank of the Susquehanna, is " James Reed's " house ; while between the center of the island and the western shore is a small triangular " Island," so marked. On " the point" between the "Susquehannah River" and the " Juneadey River," near the bank of the latter stream, is "Hulings' house." Some distance from "the point " is a straight line running from river to river on which is written " this is the way I want my line;" while beyond on the West Branch of the Susquehannah nearly opposite " James Reed's " house is " Mr. Neave's house." Farther up the river, opposite a small island is " Francis Ellis' " house. A circuit- ous line denominated " Mr. Neave's line," crosses the straight line referred to which in- cluded " Part of Hulings' Improvement." On the south side of the Juniata below the mouth thereof is "William Kerl's" house; opposite the point of Duncan's Island, " James Baskins' " house, while " Hulings' house " (another improvement) is farther up — in what is named the " Onion bottom." Beyond this on the same side of the Juniata is a house marked "Cornelius Acheson, who has encroached upon Hulings' Improvement in the Onion bottom — settled there last Spring." Opposite the islands on the east bank of the Susquehanna are " Peter's moun- tain" and " narroughs." We suppose Mr. Hulings was " lighted," as he desired. Becoming discontented with the situation at Pittsburgh, Hulings sold his claim for £200 and returned to his home at the mouth of the Juniata, where he made considerable improvements. He established a ferry, and built, says Watson, a causeway at the upper end of Duncan's Island for j)ack horses to pass. Marcus Hulings' home was lately in the possession of Dr. George N. Reutter. He originally owned all the land between the Susquehanna and Juniata below New Buf- falo, and had also a tract of land at the mouth of Shearman's creek, then in Rye township, Cumberland county, but now Penn township, Perry county. Mr. Hulings died in September, 1788, and is buried in a gravej r ard near Losh's Run. Mrs. Hulings, whose maiden name has not come down to us, was a remarkable woman, and on more than one occasion forded the Susquehanna and wended her way to the mill at Fort Hunter with a small bag of grain — when waiting till it was ground, she hastened homeward. This, however, was only in the first years of their pioneer life, for shortly after a grist mill was erected on Shearman's creek. She was a brave and in- trepid pioneer woman, and a noble wife for the hardy frontiersman. She died prior to the Revolution and is buried in the same graveyard with her husband, but their graves are unmarked. They had five chil- dren who survived their parents : I. Marcus, the eldest, born in 1747, pos- sibly never returned with his father from Fort Pitt. He erected a large stone tavern and established a ferry on the south side of the Monongahela river, opposite the foot of Liberty street, Pittsburgh. It was afterwards, says Mr. Isaac Craig, for half a centurj r known as Jones' ferry house, and as fre- quently noted in the journals of travelers about the commencement of the present cen- tury. He seems to have been quite promi- nent on the western frontiers and is fre- quently made mention of. Gen. Richard Butler, one of the commissioners appointed to hold treaties with the Northern and Western Indians, in his journal of October 1,1785, says: "I fortunately recommended the employment of one Mr. Hiding, who I find to be a very useful, active and ingenious man, he goes ahead with a small canoe to search out the channel, which we find to be very crooked." This was no doubt Marcus Hulings. In the journal of Gen. Joseph Buell, the arrival at Fort Harmar of " Uhling, a trader on the river," is mentioned three times, November 5 and December 3, 1786, and on the 4th of January, 1787. For more than ten years subsequent to 1790, Marcus Hulings was employed by Major Isaac Craig, quartermaster at Pittsburgh, in transporting military stores up the Alle- gheny to Fort Franklin and to Presqu' Isle, and down the Ohio and Mississippi to the military posts on those streams. Major Craig's letter-books and papers contain ample evidence that Marcus Hulings was a faithful and reliable man in all his under- takings. We have no knowledge as to his subsequent career, although we are informed that he died in Tennessee. He left descend- ants. II. Mary, b. in 1749; m., 1st, Thomas Simpson ; 2d, on January 18, 1780, William Stewart. They had four children. She d. February 22, 1790. Mr. Stewart afterwards m. Mrs. Martha Espy, widow of James Espy. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 121 III. Samuel, b. in 1751, also located on the Ohio. He owned an island in the Alle- gheny called Hillings', and we presume is yet known by that name. Samuel Hulings married and left issue. IV. James, b. in 1/53 ; we have no knowl- edge whatever. V. Thomas Hulings, youngest son of Marcus Hulings, who succeeded to the pater- nal estate, b. March 3,1755; d. in Buffalo township, Perry county, March, 1808. He was a prominent man in the locality, and served on several important State commis- sions. He was twice married ; 1st, to Eliza- beth, daughter of Gen. Frederick Watts, of the Revolution, and Jane Murrav, his wife, b. July 7, 1749 ; d. July 15, 1801. They had issue : i. Rebecca, b. March 25, 1789 ; m., May 21, 1811, Robert Callender Duncan, son of Judge Duncan, of Carlisle, from whom Duncan's Island de- rives the name. She died in April, 1850, leaving two children : Dr. Thomas Duncan, who d. in 1879, without issue; and Benjamin Styles Duncan, who d. in 1870, leaving four children now residing on Dun- can's Island. It may be here re- marked that Mrs. Duncan, in her will, says, "of Isle Ben venue." ii. Marcus, b. February 11, 1791 ; re- moved to the South ; m. and left issue. Hi. Frederick- Watts, b. March 9, 1792 ; m. and settled in Tennessee, where he became quite prominent, being at one time speaker of the House of Representatives of that State. He was a captain in the Confederate army, and while attempting to get on a train of cars during the Rebel- lion was severely injured, from the effects of which he died at his then residence, New Orleans. He left issue. vi. David- Watts, b. 1793; m. Maria Pat- ton, of Lewistown. He studied law and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar April 21, 1823. He be- came the possessor of the old home- stead, but afterwards disposed of it and purchased largely near Lewis- town. He bought Hope Furnace, which he greatly improved. He represented Mifflin county in the Legislature. Subsequently he re- moved to Baltimore, where he died leaving children, Thomas, Maria, Ellen, Mary- and Lizzie. Thomas married a daughter of General Thomas, of Washington, D. G; was a colonel in the Civil war, and killed in the battle of the Wilderness. Maria married Lloyd Williams, a lawyer, of Baltimore. Ellen married Charles Denison, of Wilkes-Barre. Mary married Good- win Williams, of Baltimore, and Elizabeth married Chauncey Rey- nolds, of Wilkes-Barre. The latter are both widows, residing at Balti- more. v. Mary, b. May 8, 1798; m. James S. Espy, of Harrisburg, and had two children, both of whom are de- ceased. Thomas Hulings married, secondly, Re- becca, daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Berryhill, of Harrisburg, and had issue: vi. Eleanor, b. 1803; m. John Keagy, of Harrisburg, and had issue : Thomas and Rebecca, both residing at Balti- more. After Mr. Keagy 's death, she married Dr. Joseph Ard, of Lewistown, whom she survived. She died at Baltimore in June, 1880. vii. Elizabeth, b. 1805 ; in. James Dickson, of Lewistown, and had issue : Annie and William. The latter died in Philadelphia in 1875, leaving Annie, who resides at New Bloom- field. Mrs. Dickson, the last surviv- ing child of Thomas Hulings, died at New Bloomfield on the 25th of July, 1881. viii. Julia, m. William Bringhurst, of Clarkesville, Tenn., and had issue, three boys and three girls ; two of the former are dead, the remaining children married and are residing in Tennessee. The Hummel Family. I. Frederick Hummel, the founder of Hummelstown, was born April 11, 1726, in Wurtemberg, Germany ; d. June 24, 1775, in Derry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa. He was twice married ; first, Rosina , b. December 20, 1732, in the 122 HISTORICAL REVIEW Pfalz, Germany; d. December 26, 1768. They had issue: 2. i. Valentine, b. February 17, 1753; m. Anna Eve . 3. ii. Frederick, b. October 4, 1758 ; m." Rachel Rickert. 4. Hi. David, b. January 9, 1761 ; m. Mary Toot. iv. Rosina, b. August 9, 1763; d. s. p. v. Eve, b. 1765; m. Peter Fridley. Mr. Hummel m., secondly, in 1769, Bar- bara Blessing, who d. December, 1797. They had issue : 5. to. Christian, b. March 24,1770; m. Sus- anna Reist. vii. Catharine (twin), b. March 24, 1770 ; m. John Wetherholt. 6. viii. Barbara, b. 1772; m. Nicholas Singer. 7. ix. John, b. September 11, 1774; m. Esther Minsker. x. Ludwig, b. 1775; d. inf. II. Valentine Hummel (Frederick), b. February 17, 1753 ; d. October 20, 1802. His wife, Anna Eve , b. December 20, 1 750 ; d. September 16, 1830 ; both buried in the Lu- theran church graveyard at Hummelstown. They had issue: i. John, b. March, 1796; d. s. p. III. Frederick Hummel (Frederick), b. October 4, 1758; d. December 7, 1802; m. Rachel Rickert, daughter of Jacob Rickert, b. March 14, 1757; d. November 24, 1835. They had issue : 8. i. Jacob, b. 1780 ; m. Susanna Bine- hower. 9. ii. Frederick, b. July 6, 1782 ; m. Susanna Hamaker. Hi. John,, b. 1785 ; d. March 10, 1793. 10. iv. Valentine, b. February 7, 1787; m. Elizabeth Walborn. v.Hannah, b. September 18, 1789; d. June 21, 1860; unm. vi. David, b. October 29, 1792 ; d. Feb- ruary 9, 1805. vii. Rosina, b. May 4, 1795 ; d. March 24, 1876; unm. viii. Christina, b. 1797 ; m. David Earnest. ix. Rachel, b. November 24, 1799 ; d. September 27, 1867; m. Richard Fox. x.Elizabeth, b. September 23, 1807; d. March 24, 1836 ; unm. IV. David Hummel (Frederick), b. Janu- ary 9, 1761; d. October 3, 1793; m. Mary Toot, b. January 11, 1764; d. December 29, 1858, daughter of David Toot, of Middle- town. In the Lutheran church graveyard at Hummelstown is a tombstone with the following inscription : " Hier Ruhet \ David Hummel, \ Er war Gebohren \ den 9ten Januar | 1761 und Starb den \ 3ten October 1793; ist oltivordenin \ 32Jahr8mo \ und®4. Tag ich habe uber wunden, \ zu guter nact welt Und zog durch Christi wunden \ ins reehti Sie- geszelt." They had issue : 11. i. Frederick, b. December 24, 1782; m. Barbara Metzgar. 12. ii. David, b. September 8, 1784 ; m. Su- sanna Kunkel. Hi. Leah, b. 1787 ; d. January 20, 1817 ; m., December 10, 1811, Henry Lan- dis. iv. Mary, b. March 13, 1789; d. Novem- ber 23, 1863; in. Daniel Baum, b. April 19, 1783; d. December 21, 1857. 13. v. Anna, b. May 29, 1791; d. October 3, 1763 ; in. George Stoner. 14. iv. Joseph, b. August 11, 1793; m. Eliza- beth Leebrick. V. Christian Hummel (Frederick), b. March 24,1770; d. March 7,1837; m. Su- sanna Reist, b. February 28, 1772 ; d. Sep- tember 28, 18c4. They had issue ten sons and four daughters, of whom we have the following : 15. i. Jacob, b. March 24, 1791 ; m. Justina Bower. ii. David, b. 1792; accidently drowned February 28, 1808. Hi. Samuel, b. 1794; m. Kunkel- man, and had issue. iv. Joseph, b. 1796 ; d. June 19, 1844. v. Mary, b. 1798; d. February 19, 1829; m. William Barnett, b. 1793; d. September 6, 1828. to. Christian, b. 1803 ; m. and left issue. 16. vii. David, b. May 16, 1806 ; m. Barbara Shira. 17. viii. John, m. Catharine Weidle. ix. Reist, d. s. p. x. Michael, d. February, 1829 ; m. Catha- rine . VI. Barbara Hummel (Frederick), b. 1774 ; d. March 25, 1834 ; m. Nicholas Singer, b. 1769 ; accidentally drowned March 4, 1815 ; had issue as follows (surname Singer) : i. Jacob, m. Elizabeth Andrew. ii. Elizabeth, d. s. p. Hi. John, m. Binehower. iv. David, d. s. p. v. Frederick, d. s. p. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 123 vi. George, b. July 19, 1808; ra. Nancy Christley, b. October 31, 1811 ; d. June 23, 1869, and had issue : 1. Elizabeth-Barbara, m. Herman Garberich. 2. Sarah-Rebecca. 3. David- William, m. Jennie Sel- lers. 4. Caroline- Margaret, m. John H. Fisher. 5. Juliann, m. Ann Sellers. mi. Samuel, rn. and left issue. VII. John Hummel (Frederick), b. Sep- tember 11, 1774, d. September 11,1832; m. Esther Minsker, b. March 12, 1778 ; d. May 23, 1832, and buried at Campbellstown. They had issue : i. Rebecca, b. March 19, 1805 ; d. August 13, 1868; m. John Blessing, b. September 30, 1800 ; d. March 19, 1856. ii. Frederick. Hi. David, m. Catharine Herr, of Lancas- ter county, Pa. iv. Jesse-B., b. November 4, 1807 ; d. Au- gust 11, 1867 ; m. Mary Ann Stoner, b. April 22, 1815 ; d. June 14, 1849. v. Sabina. vi. Michael- Minsker, d. s. p. vii. James, viii. John, d. s. p. VIII. Jacob Hummel (Frederick, Freder- ick), b. 1780; d. November 5, 1850; m., June 11, 1805, Susanna Binehower, daughter of Peter and Christina Binehower, b. 1783; d. December 10, 1845, and left issue : i. Peter, b. June 7, 1807 ; d. May 18, 1868 ; m. Sarah B. Stoner. ii. Frederick-A., d. s. p. Hi. Jacob-Binehower, in. and had issue. iv. Catharine, m. George Balsbaugh, and had issue. v. John-H., b. July 18, 1817; m. Ann Fox. vi. Solomon, d. s. p. vii. Valentine-B., b. April 28, 1825 ; d. Oc- tober 10, 1879 ; m. Lydia , b. November 27, 1827; d. April 20, 1876, and left issue. IX. Frederick Hummel (Frederick, Fred- erick), b. July 6, 1782 ; d. March 28, 1831 ; m. Susanna Hamaker, b. March 6, 1783; d. April 6, 1855, and had issue: i. Savilla, b. December 11, 1803 ; d. De- cember 19, 1836. ii. Cyrus, b. 1805 ; m. Hi. Elizabeth, b. September 23, 1807 ; d. March 24, 1836. iv. Valentine, b. March 12, 1812 ; d. Au- gust 26, 1880 ; m. Jane Nelson, and left issue. v. Anna, d. April, 1855 ; m. John Hum- mel, of Ohio, and left issue. vi. John-Frederick, d. May, 1890. vii. George- Washington, m. Kill- inger. viii. Richard-Jackson, b. July 25, 1823 ; d. August 7, 1845. X. Valentine Hummel (Frederick, Fred- erick), b. February 7, 1787, at Hummelstown; d. September 4, 1870; m., March 18,1813, by Rev. F. C. Schaeffer, Elizabeth Walborn, b. 1797 ; d. October 25, 1867 ; daughter of Chris- tian Walborn. They had issue: i. Mary- Walborn, m. Charles L. Berg- haus, and had issue. ii. Elizabeth, m. William M. Kerr, and had Elizabeth, m. Dr. George W. Reily. in. Franklin, d. s. p. iv. Caroline, m. Jacob S. Haldeman, and had issue. v. Richard, b. 1826 ; d. October 6, 1880 ; m. Eliza Bucher, and had issue. XL Frederick Hummel (David, Freder- ick), b. December 24, 1782 ; d. October 31, 1847 ; m., March 25, 1806, Barbara Metzgar, b. September 1, 1779 ; d. November 22, 1861, daughter of Jacob Metzgar, of Derry. They had issue : i. Martin, b. June 8, 1808 ; d. January 23, 1875 ; m. Barbara Keller, and left issue. ii. David, d. s. p. Hi. Adam, b. June 16, 1810; m. Mary Berger, of State of New York, and had issue. iv. George-Toot, b. September 2, 1812 ; d. April 15, 1875 ; m. Margaret Earn- est; no issue. v. Jacob- Metzgar, b. March 16, 1818 ; m. Elizabeth Hertzler. vi. Joseph-Frederick, b. January 31,1820; m. Ellen Baum, and had issue. XII. David Hummel (David, Frederick), b. September 8, 1784, at Hummelstown; d. June 30, 1860, at Harrisburg; m., October 13, 1807, Susanna Kunkel, b. May 31, 1790; d. January 1, 1851, at Harrisburg, daughter of Christian Kunkel, and had issue: i. Catharine, m. Philip W. Seibert, and left issue. 124 HISTORICAL REVIEW ii. David, m. Sarah Bombaugh, and left issue. Hi. Christian, d. s. p. iv. Mary, in. Alexander Watson, son of Jackson Watson. v. Elizabeth, m. William R. Gorgas. vi. Susanna, d. s. p. vii. George. viii. Albert, m. Anna Plitt. ix. Susan, m. James L. Reily. x. Annie, m. Dr. Eli H. Coover. xi. Emma. XIII. Anna Hummel (David, Frederick), b. Mav 29, 1791; d. October 3, 1863; m. George Stoner. They had issue (surname Stoner) : i. Mary-Ann, m. Jesse B. Hummel. ii. Sarah-B., m. Peter Hummel. Hi. Augustus, m. Hetrick. iv. David, v. Henrietta, m. Major Beinteman, of Hamburg, Berks county, Pa. vi. Rebecca, m. Dr. Witmer, of Philadel- phia. vii. Leah, m. Rev. Jeremiah Smith. XIV. Joseph Hummel (David, Frederick), b. August 11, 1793 ; d. April 18, 1852 ; m. Elizabeth Leebrick, b. 1799 ; d. September 12, 1890, at Hummelstown ; dau. of Philip and Mary G. Leebrick. She was a woman of great force of character, dignified, yet tender, truthful and consistent in all her walks through life. They had issue : i. Henry-Leebrick, b. 1817 ; m. Adeline Stecher. ii. Elizabeth, m. Frederick Lauman. Hi. Richard-Toot, b. March 23,1821; m. Mary Coover. iv. Mary, m. Benjamin Givler ; resided in Mechanicsburg, Pa. v. Sarah, m. Martin Early ; resided in Palmyra, Pa. vi. David-S., m. Catharine Zinn. vii. Susan. ■viii. Caroline, in 1882 was postmistress of Hummelstown. ix. Anna, x. Charles, resided in New York City. xi. Joseph- Augustus, d. s. p. xii. Edwin, d. s. p. xiii. Silas, d. s. p. XV. Jacob Hummel (Christian, Freder- ick), b. March 24, 1791 ; d. March 13, 1847 ; m., in 1815, Justina Bower, b. September 15, 1793; d. April 15, 1845; and left issue: i. Louisa- Anna, b. June 6, 1816; d. s. p. ii. Caroline, b. December 17, 1817; d. 1852 ; m. David Dipner and left issue. Hi. Levi, b. July 19, 1820. iv. Justina, b. December 28, 1822 ; m. Benjamin F. Feaster. v. Sarah-Elizabeth, b. October 4, 1825 ; d. s. p. vi. Abner, b. October 2, 1827 ; m. Eliza- beth Alexander, b. March 4, 1852, and had issue : Sarah-Elizabeth, m. H. Wells Buser; Charles-H.; d.s. p.; Mary-C, Frederick-E., Carrie-E., and Jacob- A. vii. Harriet, b. February 3, 1831 ; m. Christian Laley, both deceased and left issue. viii. Theodore, b. October 16, 1833 ; m. and resides in Portsmouth, 0. ix. Mary, b. July 20, 1836. XVI. David Hummel (Christian, Freder- ick), b. May 16, 1809 ; d. July 27, 1870 ; m. March 3, 1833, Barbara Shira (Shearer), and had issue : i. Alfred. ii. George. Hi. David. iv. Henry. v. Samuel- A. vi. Christian, vii. Joseph, viii. John-M., d. s. p. ix. Annie, m. Thomas Jack. XVII. John Hummel (Christian, Freder- ick), m. Catharine Weidle, of Jonestown. They had issue : i. Sarah, m. John Steckley. ii. Matilda, m. Jacob Reigel. Hi. Daniel, m. Anna, dau. of David Earn- est. iv. Alexander, m. Mary Moore. v. John, d. s. p. The Kellys of Londonderry. I. Patrick Kelly, b. 1709, in the north of Ireland; d. June 27, 1769, in London- derry township, then Lancaster county, Pa.; came to America in 1734, and took up a large tract of land in the Swatara region, where he lived and died ; his wife Rachel, b. in 1708, in Province of Ulster, Ireland ; d. August 5. 1782, in Londonderry, and with her husband buried in old Deny church graveyard. They had issue: ^^Sg ^ ^^ k^S^^, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 127 i. Rachel, b. 1735 ; m. William Forster. 2. ii. George, b. 1737; m.and had issue. in. Anne, b. 1739 ; d. prior to 1806; m. Patrick ; and left Mary, m. Thomas Nicholson. 3. iv. John, b. February, 1741 ; m. Sarah Polk. v. Patrick, b. April 28, 1843 ; d. October 28, 1826, in Londonderry ; unm. vi. Thomas, b. 1747 ; of whom we have no further record. 4. vii. James, b. 1749 ; m. Elizabeth Forster. 5. viii. Mary, b. 175] ; m. John Duncan. II. George Kelly (Patrick), b. 1737, in Londonderry township; d. prior to 1806, and left issue : i. Andrew, ii. Thomas. Hi. Rachel, d. prior to 1806 ; m. James Snodgrass; and left Sarah, Mary, Margaret, Rosina, Rachel, Elizabeth, William, George, James, and Thomas. III. John Kelly (Patrick), b. February, 1741, in Londonderry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin countv, Pa.; d. February 8, 1832, in Buffalo Valley- After the Indian purchase of 1768, he settled in the Buffalo Valley, enduring all the hardships of pioneer life. At the age of twenty-seven he was a captain and major on the frontiers, and at the outset of the Revolution was ready for the conflict; ho was a member of the con- vention of July 15, 1776, and subsequent^ entered the army, having previously assisted in organizing the associators, being appointed major in Col. James Potter's battalion. After the battle of Princeton, when Cornwallis by a forced march arrived at Stony Brook, General Washington sent an order to Colonel Potter to destroy the bridge at Worth's Mills in sight of the advancing British. Colonel Potter ordered Major Kelly to make a detail for that purpose, but the latter said he would not order another to do what some might say he was afraid to do himself; he took a detachment and went to work. The enemy opened upon him a heavy fire of round shot ; before all the logs were cut off, several balls struck the log on which he stood, and it breaking down sooner than he expected, he was precipitated into the stream ; his party moved off, not expecting him to escape. B3' great exertions he reached the shore, through the high water and floating timbers, ,'iid followed the troops. Encum- bered as he was with his wet and frozen clothes, he succeeded in making prisoner an armed British scout, and took him into camp. During the summer of 1777, Colonel Kelly commanded on the frontier, and con- tinued in that service almost to the close of the Revolution. The record of his adven- tures during those troublesome times reads like a romance. Colonel Kelly was ap- pointed agent for confiscated estates May 6, 1778, and in 1780 was chosen to the Assembly. He was one of the magistrates of Northumberland county from August 2, 1783, for upwards of twenty years. He married Sarah Polk , daughter of James Polk, of the valley, d. January 2, 1831.' They had issue : i. James, removed to Penn's Valley, and died there ; was father of James K. Kelly, U. S. senator from Oregon, 1872-1878. ii. John, removed to Penn's Valley. Hi. William, m. a daughter of Archibald Allison, of Centre county, and died there January 27, 1830. iv. Andrew, b. 1783; d. September 24, 1786; unm. v. Samuel, removed to Armstrong county, Pa. vi. Elizabeth, m. Simeon Howe. vii. Maria, d. January, 1861 ; m. John Campbell, of Lewisburg. viii. Robert, b. 1798 ; d. April 12, 1865. ' ix. Joseph, b. 1793 ; d. March 2, 1860. x. David-K, b. 1803 ; d. February 11, 1875 ; was county commissioner of Union county. IV. James Kelly (Patrick), b. 1781, in Lon- donderry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa.; d. February 10, 1813; m. Elizabeth Forster, daughter of James Forster and Elizabeth Moore ; b. 1759, in London- derry township; d. September 7, 1822, in Londonderry, and with her husband buried in old Derry church graveyard. They had issue, but we have not been able to secure their names. V. Mary Kelly (Patrick), b. 1751 ; d. prior to 1816 ; m. John Duncan. They had issue (surname Duncan): i. Samuel. ii. William. Hi. Baitana. iv. Mary, v. Rachel, dec'd; m. William Smith, and left Mary and Rachel. vi. Margaret, m. Hugh Dempsey. 128 HISTORICAL REVIEW vii. James, m., and left James, John, Andrew, and Elizabeth. viii. Thomas, ix. David, x. Rebecca, m. William Elliott. v. Abraham, b. 1780; d. 1861 ; m., and had Henry- N., Abraham, Jacob, John, and Benjamin. The Landis Family. I. Benjamin Landis, a native of Switzer- land, and a Mennonite preacher, came to America in 1718, and took up a tract of two hundred and forty acres of land in now East Lampeter township, Lancaster county, Pa., where he lived and died. Of his children, we have record of only one: 2. i. Benjamin, b. 1700. II. Benjamin Landis (Benjamin), b. in 1700, in Switzerland; came with his father to America in 1718; m., and left issue : 3. i. Benjamin, b. 1728. 4. ii. Abraham, b. 1730. 5. Hi. Jacob, b. 1732. 6. iv. Henry, b. 1734. III. Benjamin Landis (Benjamin, Benja- min), b. 1728 ; removed to a farm near Lan- caster in 1753 ; m., and had issue : i. Benjamin, m., and had John, Benja- min, and Jacob, ii. Henry, m., and had Benjamin, Henry, John, Isaac, and Jacob, in. John, m., and had John, Benjamin, and Henry. IV. Abraham Landis (Benjamin, Benja- min), m., and had issue : i. Benjamin, m., and had John, Abra- ham, Benjamin, and David, ii. John, m., and had John, Abraham, and Emanuel. V. Jacob Landis (Benjamin, Benjamin), m., and had issue : i. John, m., and had Jacob, John, Abra- ham, Benjamin, Christian, Martin, David, and Daniel, ii. Abraham, in., and had Jacob, Abraham, Benjamin, John, and Adam. VI. Henry Landis (Benjamin, Benjamin), in., and had issue : i. Benjamin, m., and had Daniel, Henry, Benjamin, and John, ii. John, m., and had Benjamin and John. Hi. Henry, m., and had Daniel, Jacob, Henry, and Isaac. iv. Peter, m., and had David. The Larue Family. I. Johan George Larue, a native of Switzerland, emigrated to America about 1740, and located in Lancaster county, Pa. He left, among other children : 2. i. Jonas, b. August 4, 1709 ; m. Barbara ii. George, d. January, 1770, and left Isaac, Barbara, Elizabeth, and Mar- garet. Hi. Isaac, d. prior to 1770. leaving a son Henry. iv. Henry. v. Peter, d. prior to 1762 ; his wife Eliza- beth subsequently married John Shertz. They had John, George, and Catharine, who were under fourteen in 1768. II. Jonas Larue (Johan-George), b. Au- gust 4, 1709, in Switzerland ; d. January 1, 1760, in Paxtang township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county; his wife Barbara , d. November 4, 1785. They had issue: i. Henry, b. September 24, 1739 ; d. Feb- ruary 15, 1778. ii. Catharina, b. December 31, 1740 ; m. John Busart ; removed to Hamil- ton township, Franklin county, Pa. Hi. Francis, b. March 2, 1744; d. Febru- ary 18, 1795 ; unm. 3. iv. Anna-Maria (Mary), b. January 10, 1747 ; m. John Metzgar. 4. v. George, b. December 15, 1748 ; m. Anna Maria Forshner. vi. Elizabeth, b. February 19, 1754 ; m. Rev. Frederick Uling, of Caernar- von township, Lancaster county, Pa. 5. vii. Margarelta, b. October 13, 1757 ; m. Henry Boal, of Northumberland county, Pa. III. Anna Maria (Mary) Larue (Jonas, Johan-George), b. January 10, 1747; d. No- vember 20, 1826, at Middletown, Pa.; m. John Metzgar, b. June 24, 1740; d. April 24, 1826, at Middletown, and with his wife buried in the Lutheran graveyard. They had issue (surname Metzgar): i. John, b. September 13, 1766 ; d. May 10, 1820. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 129 ii. Elizabeth, b. October 14, 1767. Hi. Anna-Maria, b. September 20, 1768 ; d. June 11, 1769. iv. John-George, b. October 8, 1769. v. Daniel, b. October 30, 1770 ; d. Au- gust 28, 1807. vi. Ludwig, b. March 21, 1772 ; d. Au- gust 3, 1773. vii. Anna-Maria, b. November 19, 1773 ; d. April 19, 1850 ; m. Dr. Charles Fisher, b. September 8, 1766; d. May 8, 1808. viii. Jonas, b. September 29, 1775. ix. Catharine, b. May 22, 1777 ; d. Decem- ber 4, 1849; m. Jacob Shertz, b. February 20, 1772 ; d. May 27,1831. x. Jacob, b. March 20, 1779 ; d. October 31, 1817. xi. Rebecca, b. December 25, 1781. xii. Charlotte, b. June 18, 1784. xiii. Lydia, b. June 16, 1786. xiv. Joseph, b. December 23, 1789 ; d. in Harrisburg in 1854; the father of Larue Metzgar, Esq., of this city. IV. George Larue ( Jonas, Johan- George), b. December 15,1748; d. April 11,1806; m., March 27, 1778, Anna Maria Forshner, b. May 16, 1757, in Switzerland ; arrived at Philadelphia October 17,1772; d. September 5,1789. They had issue: i. Anna, b. September 11, 1779 ; m., first, George F. Varnick ; secondly, John Lemer. ii. Barbara-Elizabeth, b. April 23, 1782 ; m. Robert M. Dickey. Hi. Anna-Maria, b. June 29, 1784. iv. Anna-Catharine, b. July 5, 1789; d. October 27, 1806, near Harrisburg. V. Margaretta Larue (Jonas, Johan- George), b. October 13, 1757; m. Henry Boal, d. 1792, in Lower Paxtang township. They had issue : i. Michael, m. Anna . ii. Catharine, m. Daniel Warrior. Hi. Margaret, m. Michael Wolf, b. 1765; d. November 25, 1847. iv. John, d. 1819; in. Elizabeth ; removed to Chillisquaque, North- umberland county, Pa., where they died. They had Elizabeth, m. Mat- thew Laird ; Mary, m. John Resnor ; Sophia, m. Samuel Woods; Marga- ret, and Nancy, m. J. Foster Wilson, of Hartleton. v. Henry, m. Rebecca ; removed to West Buffalo, Northumberland county, Pa. vi. Medaline (Mary), m. Michael Gross, of Middletown. vii. Anna, m. Daniel Snyder ; removed to Botetourt county, Va. viii. Elizabeth, m. Peter Snyder, of Wash- ington county, Tenn. ix. Veronica (Frany), rri. Michael Kis- singer. x. John, xi. Christiana. The Leebrick Family. I. John Philip Leebrick, b. in 1896 in Manheim, Germany ; d. 1778, in Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa. He emigrated to America in the year 1750, locating in Lan- caster county, Pa. His children were : 2. i. John- Philip- Nicholas, b. in 1748; m. Catharine Franks. ii. [A dau.~\, m. Daniel Bridigam. Hi. Hannah, m. Charles Wilsbach. iv. [A dau.~\, m. John Newman. II. John Philip Nicholas Leebrick (John-Philip), b. 1748, in Manheim, Lan- caster county, Pa.; d. February, 1788, in Manheim. He m. Catharine Franks. They had issue : i. John, d. s. p. ii. Catharine, d. s. p. 3. Hi. Philip, b. February 7, 1775 ; m. Mary Gertrude Cassel. iv. Elizabeth, m. Jacob Swentzell. 4. v. George, b. February 17, 1779 ; in. Mary Mohr. 5. vi. Mary, m. Jacob Urben. vii. Daniel, m. Elizabeth Peters. 6. viii. Salome, b. December 14, 1787 ; m. Dr. John Eberle. III. Philip Leebrick (John-Philip-Nich- olas, John-Philip), b. February 7, 1775, in Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. Novem- ber 30, 1827, at Hummelstown, Pa. He in. Mary Gertrude Cassel, b. September 24, 1776, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa.: d. March 23,1860, at Hummelstown; and with her husband buried in the old Lutheran church graveyard. They had issue : i. Elizabeth, b. 1799 ; m. Joseph Hum- mel. ii. Rebecca, m., first, Daniel Byers; sec- ondly, Gen. A. C. Harding; had issue by both. 130 HISTORICAL REVIEW Hi. Mary, unm.; resided at Hummels- town. iv. John, m. Matilda Fritchey ; removed to Indiana. v. George, m., first, Emily Goldsmith ; secondly, Mrs. Elizabeth Woorall ; resided at Quincy, 111. vi. Catharine, m., first, Enoch Wade ; sec- ondly, Benjamin Woorall ; removed to Burlington, Iowa. vii. Samuel, m., first, Rachel Pierson ; sec- ondly, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson. viii. Sarah, m. Elliott Scott; removed to DeSoto, 111. ix. Lucy-Ann, d. s. p. IV. George LEEBRiCK(John-Philip-Nich- olas, John-Philip), b. February 17, 1779, at Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. March 12, 1847, at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa.; removed to Union county, where he was en- gaged in tanning. In 1812 returned to Hal- ifax, where he erected a tannery and built a residence. He was engaged in this business many years in connection with keeping a general store. He was strictly upright and conscientious in all his transactions and en- joyed the confidence and respect of his neigh- bors. Mr. Leebrick married, March 17, 1801, by Rev. William Slyer, Mary Mohr, of Youngwomanstown, now Mifflinburg, Union county, Pa., b. December 17, 1777 ; d. March 12, 1849, at Halifax, and there buried. They had issue: 7. i. Catharine, b. January 1, 1802 ; m. William Parsons. 8. ii. John-Philip, b. February 10, 1804 ; m. Hannah Mary Parke. Hi. Elizabeth, b. February 10, 1806 ; m. Benjamin Parke. iv. Sarah, b. April 26, 1808. v. Mary, b. March 25, 1810. vi. John, b. 1812; d. s. p. vii. Hannah- Wilsbach, b. March 10, 1814. viii. George, b. March 24,1816; m. Henri- etta Aston. ix. William- Mohr, b. September 12,1819 ; d. at Davenport, Iowa. V. Mary Leebrick (John-Philip-Nich- olas, John-Philip), m. Jacob Urben. They had issue (surname Urben) : i. Catharine, d. February, 1879; m. John Bowes. ii. Ambrose, d. unm. Hi. George- W., m. Mary Green ; resided at Dauphin. iv. Fanny, m. Colonel McFadden, of Lewisburg, Pa. v. Mary, m. Jacob Steel, of New Buffalo, Perry county, Pa. vi. John, m. Miss Wade. VI. Salome Leebrick (John-Philip-Nich- olas, John-Philip), b. December 14, 1787, at Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa.; m., July 1, 1810, Dr. John Eberle. They had issue(sur- name Eberle) : i. Richard, m. Miss Higbee. ii. John,d. s. p. Hi. Catharine, m. Mr. Bacon, of Dayton, O. iv. Augustus, m. Miss Taylor, of Kentucky. v. Margaret, m. O. F. Mayonne. vi. Lucretia, d. at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa.; unm. vii. Edward, viii. Charles. VII. Catharine Leebrick (George, John- Philip-Nicholas, John-Philip), b. January 1, 1802, at Mifflinburg, Union county, Pa.; d. June 24, 1871 ; m., October 26, 1826, William Parsons, who d. March 23, 1842, at Halifax. They had issue (surname Parsons) : i. George- Leebrick. ii. William-H., m. Ellen Singer. Hi. John-Emery, m. Georgiana Parke, dau. of Benjamin Parke and Elizabeth Leebrick. iv. James- Mohr, m. Mary Meek. VIII. John Philip Leebrick (George, John-Philip-Nicholas, John-Philip), b. Feb" ruary 10, 1804, at Mifflinburg, Union countv Pa. ; d. April 24, 1862, at Halifax. Mr'" Leebrick was an enterprising and leading citizen of his adopted home. He built the section of the Wiconisco canal at Halifax ; was for many years director of the Harris- burg Bank, and succeeded his father in the mercantile trade. He m., February 17, 1831, Hannah Mary Parke, b. July 25, 1804, in Susquehanna county, Pa.; d. May 2, 1852, at Halifax, Pa.; dau. of Thomas Parke and Eu- nice Champlin. They had issue : i. Ellen, d. s. p. ii. John-Eberle, d. s. p. Hi. Louisa-Parke, iv. Anna-Mary, d. s. p. v. Henry- Clay, d. s. p. vi. George- Thomas, m. Sarah Noblet. dau. of Samuel Noblet and Susannah Ettin. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 131 The Lehman Family. I. Martin Lehman was born January 1, 1744, in Wiesbaden, Germany, coming to America with bis parents in 1746. The latter located in Berks county, Pa., on a tract of land north of Reading. Martin learned the trade of a carpenter, and after his marriage purchased some fifty acres near where the town of Pinegrove, Schuylkill county, is located. Here he built a log cabin, cut out doors and windows and re- moved there with his wife. The place was surrounded by wild beasts, and during the absence of Mr. Lehman, his wife would fre- quently rise from her bed and shoot from a rifle at the wolves to drive them away. Deer and other game were plentiful and supplied their table. Much of the time Mr. Lehman was employed building cabins in Lykens Valley. The soil, however, not being very produc- tive, in the year 1796 he removed to Lancas- ter county on a farm belonging to James Patterson who was then in his minority and under the guardianship of his brother Arthur. This farm lies on Little Chickies creek one half a mile east of the town of Mount Joy. Here he resided for a number of years. Martin Lehman d. September 13, 1801. Frederica C, his wife, b. March 4, 1751 ; d. September 8, 1822 ; both buried in Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa. Their chil- dren were : i. Catharine, b. November 23, 1773; d. June 17, 1844; m. Jacob Hiestand, b. November 12, 1767 ; d. June 27, 1834; both buried in Mount Joy. They had one daughter who be- came the wife of Cliristian Heist- and, whose farm lies adjoining the village of Landisville, seven miles west of the city of Lancaster, on the pike to Harrisburg. Here they resided long enough to raise a family of ten children to mature age. These children all remained in that and the adjoining counties, except John, the eldest, who went to California and died there. Four are dead, and six survive of the de- scendants of Catharine. ii. Henry, b. December 19, 1775 ; d. June 13, 1847 ; m. Margaret Oberlin ; both buried at Salem church, Salem township, Wayne county, 0. They had six children, to wit: Mary, David, Catharine, Sarah, John, and Elizabeth. Mary married George Johns, and had two children, when he died. Her second husband was William Beck and they had four children. She is now a widow. Two of her sons are preachers of the Gospel, and one lives in Ne- vada. The second of Henry's chil- dred, David, married Susan Bit- ner, and their children were Sarah Jacob, Christian, Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, David, Henry, Daniel, and Simon. Henry's daughter Catha- rine married Benjamin Brubaker, and they had six sons and six daughters, of whom only David and Peter survive of the sons, and of the daughters, Leah, Sarah, and Fanny. Henry's daughter Sarah married S. Zimmerman and they had six sons and five daughters, of whom only Jacob, David, Fanny, Sarah, and Martha are living. The fifth member of Henry's family was John, who married Elizabeth Storet. They had five sons and three daughters, of whom John, Daniel, and Catharine are dead — Joseph, Henry, David, and Margaret surviv- ing their parents. Henry's daughter Elizabeth married David Switzer. They raised a family of nine chil- dren: Henry-R., Annie, John, Sarah, Harriet, Mary-Ann, Elizabeth, Da- vid, and Philena, all now living ex- cept Mary-Ann. Hi. Christian, b. May 28, 1778 ; d. August 9, 1847; m. Nancy ; buried in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa. They had a large family, but they nearly all died young, Henry- R. and Martin only surviving their parents. iv. George, b. June 11, 1781 ; d. Septem- ber 10, 1819; buried in Manheim, Pa.; m. M. Stohler, b. August 19, 1787 ; d. December 19, 1881 ; buried at Des Moines, Iowa. Their chil- dren were : Henry, m. Miss Han- nah ; removed to Philadelphia ; left children : Louis, George, Alfred, Caroline, Amanda, and Emma ; Catharine, and Christianna. v. Mary, b. March 25, 1784; d. Decem- ber 16, 1860; buried at Salem church ; m. Adam Leister, d. April, 132 HISTORICAL REVIEW 1823; buried in old Lutheran grave- yard, Middletown, Pa. They had issue (surname Leister) : Nancy, m. Benjamin Leib, and they had issue (surname Leib): Daniel, Adam, William, Samuel, Sarah, Eliza, and Mary ; Christian, Martin, Henry, and Fanny, m. Levi Strayer, and they had (surname Strayer): Fanny, Mary, Catharine, John, and Sam- uel ; Abraham, and Catharine. vi. Martin, b. August 8, 1787; d. April 14, 1863; m. Martin, b. January 24,1789; d. October 25, 1861 ; buried in Napiersville, Du- page county, 111.; they had issue : John, Henry, d. s. p., Daniel, Fanny, resided in Clarion county, Pa., Catharine, Martha, resided in Lan- caster county, Catharine, resided in Progress, Dauphin county, and Eliza, d. s. p. vii. John, b. August 14, 1790; d. July 14, 1886 ; m., first, Christina Smith, b. January 24, 1790 ; d. July 13, 1823; buried at Wooster, 0.; m., secondly, Nancy , b. Mav 25, 1802 ; d. August 28, 1867 ; buried at Salem church, Wayne county, 0. By his first wife John Lehman had one son and three daughters. By his second marriage there were twelve children. Of all this number the following survived their father: Benjamin, the eldest, in 1886 resid- ing in Vendura county, Cal., aged 71 ; Cyrus-E., the youngest, residing in San Bernardino, Cal., aged 40 ; John-H., residing in St. Clair count} r , 111.; Martin-B., residing in St. Clair county, 111.; Ephraim, George, Maria, m. Albert Miller — these reside in Wayne county, O. ; Sarah, m. Mr. Trome, lives in Wooster, O.; Caroline, m. Dr. Foltz, resides in Akron, 0. ii. Frederick, b. 1734. Hi. Jacob, b. 1736. iv. Martin, b. 1738 ; m. Elizabeth ; resided in Paxtang in 1789. v. Nicholas, b. 1740. 2. vi. Thomas, b. 1742 ; m. Anna Mary The Lingle Family. I. Paul Lingle, a native of Switzerland, of Huguenot ancestry, was born about 1709 ; emigrated to America, and settled in Tulpe- hocken township, Berks county, Pa., where he died about the first of June, 1786, leaving a wife Catharine, and children as follows : i. John,lb. 1732. vii. Mary, b. 1744 ; m. Jacob Sholl. viii. Conrad, b. 1746. ix. Stephen, b. 1748. 3. x. Simon, b. 1750 ; m., and left issue. xi. Casper, b. 1753. II. Thomas Lingle (Paul), b. 1750, in Tulpehocken township, Berks county, Pa.; d. in November, 1811, at Linglestown ; m. Anna Mary , b. about 1753, in Tulpe- hocken township, Berks county, Pa.; d. at Linglestown. They had issue: 4. i. Paul, b. January 24, 1775 ; m. Mary Spohn. 5. ii. John, b. 1778 ; m. Barbara . 6. Hi. David, b. December 29, 1781 ; m. Sarah Light. iv. Leonard, b. 1783. v. Anna-Mary (Maria), b. 1785 ; m., No- vember 29, 1813, Thomas Wenrick. vi. Christina, b. 1787. vii. Simon, b. 1789 ; m., March 7, 1811, Susanna Steener. viii. Joseph, b. 1791. 7. ix. Thomas, b. 1793 ; m. Susanna Hinkel. x. Elizabeth, b. 1795 ; m. John Smith. III. Simon Lingle (Paul), b. about 1750 in Tulpehocken township, Berks county, Pa.; d. in 1805 ; m., and had issue : 8. i. Jacob, b. 1788 ; m., and left issue. ii. Thomas, b. 1790. Hi. John, b. 1792. iv. Samuel, b. 1794. v. Daniel, b. 1796. vi. Mary, b. 1798;_ vii. Betsy, b. 1800. viii. Catharine, b. 1802. ix. David, b. 1804. IV. Paul Lingle (Thomas, Paul), b. Jan- uary 24, 1775, in Dauphin county, Pa.; d. February 1, 1856, in Centre county, Pa.; m., January 8, 1800, Mary Spohn, b. March 31, 1781, in Dauphin county, Pa.; d. October 14, 1863, in Centre county, Pa.; daughter of Got- leib Spohn. They had issue: i. Mary, b. November 26, 1800 ; m., in 1823, Samuel McNitt, of Mifflin county, Pa. ii. John, b. May 16, 1802 ; m. Sarah Mil- ler ; removed to Ohio. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 133 Hi. Catharine, b. March 28, 1804 ; d. No- vember 16, 1804. iv. Simon, b. December 22, 1805 ; m. Susannah Kuhnes ; resided in Cen- tre county, Pa. v. Thomas, b. October 21, 1807 ; m., and in 1832 removed to Ohio, where he now resides. vi. Jane, b. July 8, 1809 ; m. John Baker; removed to Ohio. vii. Joseph-J., b. March 2, 1811 ; m., and removed to Centre county, Pa., where he was sheriff from 1851 to 1854 ; resided at Bellefonte. viii. David, b. December 18, 1812 ; m., and removed to Iowa. V. John Lingle (Thomas, Paul), d. in November, 1823 ; leaving a wife Barbara, and issue as follows : i. Sarah, ii. Daniel. Hi. Levi, iv. John. VI. David Lingle (Thomas, Paul), b. December 29, 1781, in Paxtang township ; d. March 13, 1849, at Harrisburg, Pa.; m. Sarah Light, b. May 13, 1792, in Paxtang township ; d. March 1, 1869, at Rock Island, 111. ; daughter of John Light. The}' had issue, all born at Harrisburg : i. Sarah, m. Samuel Berry and left issue. ii. Joseph, in., first, Ellen Horner, of Philadelphia ; secondly, Garverich ; thirdly, Sarah Steel. Hi. Mary, d. unm. iv. John-Light, m., first, Sarah Forney, of Lancaster ; secondly, Rebecca Prowell. v. Rebecca, d. s. p. vi. David, d. 1878, at Chicago, 111. ; m. Regina Bowman, daughter of Sam- uel Bowman, of Cumberland. VII. Thomas Lingle (Thomas, Paul), d. November, 1821; m., May 24, 1814, Susanna Hinkel (who in 1831 was the wife of Peter Honies). They had issue : i. John, residing in Philadelphia. ii. Thomas. Hi. Mary, m. Joseph Light, of Swatara. iv. Joseph, b. 1810, of Philadelphia. v. William, b. 1812. vi. Simon, b. 1814. vii. Isaac, b. 1820; d. s. p. VIII. Jacob Lingle (Simon, Thomas, Paul), b. in 1788 ; d. July 20, 1847 ; m., and had issue: i. Benjamin. ii. Barbara, m. William Ewing. Hi. Catharine, iv. Eve. v. Anna, vi. David. ix. Elizabeth, b. January 25, 1815 ; m. Amos V. Patten ; settled in Mich- igan. x. William, b. March 8, 1817 ; m. and removed to Ohio, where he died some twenty vears ago. xi. Ann-M., b. March 4, 1819; m. Will- iam Williams, of Clinton county, Pa. xii. Alexander, b. February 29, 1821 ; m., and resided at Halifax. xiii. Oeorge-W., b. April 6, 1823 ; in., and resided near Beech Creek, Clinton county, Pa. xiv. James, b. November 9, 1825 ; m., and resided near Milesburg, Centre county, Pa. McClures of Paxtang and Hanover. I. Richard McClure, an emigrant from the north of Ireland, settled prior to 1730 in Paxtang township, then Lancaster count} - , Province of Pennsylvania, where he took up a tract of six hundred acres of land. Of his children, all born in Ireland, we have* the following : 2. i. Thomas. 3. ii. Charles. 4. Hi. John. 5. iv. Richard. II. Thomas McClure, son of Richard McClure, b. in north of Ireland ; d. in 1765, in Paxtang, whence he emigrated ; m. Mary who d. April, 1773, in Hanover. They had issue : i. John, m. Mary , in 1773. They resided in Mt. Pleasant township, York county, Pa. ii. William. Hi. Mary, m., February 6, 1759, Joseph Sherer. iv. Martha, m. Andrew Wilson. v. Jean, m. James Burney. vi. Thomas, m. Mary Harvey. III. Charles McClure (Richard), b. prior to 1761, leaving a wife Eleanor, and chil- dren as follows : 134 HISTORICAL REVIEW i. Arthur. ii. Rebecca. Hi. Jennett. iv. William, v. John, vi. Martha, vii. Eleanor, viii. Charles. ix. Margaret. IV John McClure (Richard), b. in 1762, in Hanover ; m. Margery . They had issue : i. James, b. 1733 ; d. November 14, 1805, in Hanover; m. Mary Espy. ii. William. Hi. Jane, m. William Waugh. iv. Ann. V Richard McClure (Richard), m., and left issue : i. Alexander, m. Martha . 7. ii, William, m. Margaret Wright. 8. Hi. Jonathan, m. Sarah Hays. iv Andrew, m. Margaret . v. Roan, removed to White Deer Valley, Northumberland county ; d. Octo- ber 8, 1833 ; m. Hannah , d. August 20, 1828. vi. Margaret, m., September 7, 1757, John Steel. vii. David, m. Margaret Lecky. viii. Katharine, m. Robert Fruit. VI. Thomas McClure (Thomas, Richard), d. January, 1778, in Hanover ; m., in 1761, Mary Harvey. They had issue : i. William, m. Agnes Lewis. ii. Thomas. Hi. Martha, m. Andrew Wilson, and had Martha, iv. Mary, m. James George. v. Sarah, m. Daniel McGuire. vi. Jean, m. Samuel Moor. VII. William McClure (Richard, Rich- ard), d. April, 1785, in Paxtang ; m. Marga- ret Wright, daughter of Robert Wright. They had issue : i. Robert, b. December 18, 1763 ; m- Priscilla . ii. Rebecca, m. Peter Sturgeon. Hi. Mary, m. Samuel Russell. ■iv. Sarah, m. David Riddle, of York county, Pa. v. Margaret, m. James Crain. vi. Jean, b. 1788 ; d. December 21, 1876, in Buffalo Valley. VIII. Jonathan McClure (Richard, Richard), b. 1745, in Paxtang ; d. December 11, 1799; m., November 10, 1768, Sarah Hays, of Derry. They had issue : i. Roan, removed to Buffalo Valley. ii. Mary. Hi. Matthew, iv. Jonathan. v. Sarah. A Mitchell Family. I. Joseph Mitchell, b. October 22, 1783 ; d. February 12, 1832 ; m., May 5, 1808, Eliza- beth Zearing,* b. December 13, 1789, at Leba- non ; d. June 4, 1859, at Harrisburg, and with her husband there buried. They had issue : i. Joseph, b. April 10, 1809 ; d. s. p. 2. ii. Susan, b. September 5, 1810; m. Moses Sullivan. 3. Hi. John, b. July 31, 1813 ; m. Julia Light- ner. 4. iv. William, b. September 17, 1814; m. Angelica Ehrman. 5. v. Henry- Zearing, b. November 30, 1816; m. Elizabeth Cannon. 6. vi. Mary- Elizabeth, b. December 15, 1818; m. Andrew Cams. 7. vii. Rev. James, b. February 18, 1822 ; in. . Mary A. Allen. 8. viii. Lewis- Zearing, b. December 12, 1824 ; in. Anna McBride. II. Susan Mitchell (Joseph), b. Septem- * Elizabeth Zearing was the daughter of Henry Zearing (1760-1798) and Maria Elizabeth Rupp (1762-1836). They resided near Jonestown. They had children : i. Henry, b. September 26, 1783; d. February 21, 1830; m. Margaret Ely, b. March 1, 1781 ; d. July 28, 1865. ii. Jonas, b. May 4, 1785 : d. December 20, 1831 ; m. Anna Barbara Evers, b. in 1795; d. September 26, 1860. Hi. Lewis, b. January 15, 1787 ; d. May 8, 1845; m. Elizabeth Bobb, b. January 10, 1792 ; d. March 24, 1809. iv. Elizabeth, b. December 13, 1789 : d. June 4, 1859; m. Joseph Mitchell, b. October 22, 1783; d. February 12, 1832. v. Jacob, b. November 6, 1790 ; m. Susan Peter- man, b. March 27, 1789 ; d. March 7, 1836. vi. John, b. September 20. 1792; d. October 5, 1846 ; m. Margaret Herman, b. August 28, 1793 ; d. October 17, 1859. vii. Martin, b. July 4, 1794; d. July 24, 1855 ; m. Sarah Shafer, b. May 9, 1797 ; d. Febru- ary 4, 1869. viii. David, b. May 7, 1796 ; d. s. p. ix. Anna-Maria (posthumous), b. March 17, 1798 ; d. s. p. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 135 ber 5, 1810, in Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Moses Sullivan, b. October 9, 1786; d. May 29, 1839, at Butler; son of Charles Sullivan, of Butler, Pa. Mr. Sullivan edited a news- paper at Butler, was a member of the Penn- sylvania House of Representatives three years and of the Senate eight years ; and from 1835 to 1838 canal commissioner under the administration of Governor Ritner. They had issue (surname Sullivan): i. Aaron, lieutenant of Ninth regiment, Pennsylvania cavalry, and died from wounds received in battle. ii. Mary. Hi. Moses, d. s. p. III. John Mitchell (Joseph), b. July 31, 1813, in Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Julia Lightner, b. September 3, 1826, daughter of Isaac Lightner. They had issue : i. William,, ii. Louisa, d. s. p. Hi. Mary- A. iv. Melvina, m. Carl L. Shulten. v. Morrison. IV. William Mitchell (Joseph), b. Sep- tember 17, 1814, at Harrisburg, Pa.; d. De- cember 16, 1884, at Harrisburg, Pa., and there buried; in. Angelica Ehrman, daughter of Christian Ehrman and Mary F. Etzler. They had issue : i. Mary-Augusta, m. Rev. Solomon Hub- bard Hoover. ii. William-Sullivan, d. s. p. Hi. Ehrman- Buckman, b. April 11, 1854; graduated from Dickinson College in 1874 ; admitted to the Dauphin county bar in 1875 ; was elected prothonotary of Dauphin county in 1879 and re-elected in 1882 ; is now in the active practice of his profession. iv. Samuel- Morion, d. s. p. V. Henry Zearing Mitchell (Joseph), b. November 30, 1816 ; m. Elizabeth Cannon, of Pittsburgh, Pa. They had issue: i. William- Bell, ii. Mary- Cannon. Hi. James-Swisshelm. iv. Jenny- Gray, v. Charles-Sumner. VI. Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (Joseph), b. December 15, 1818; m. Andrew Cams, b. February 21, 1814 ; d. December 27, 1865, in Mercer county, 111. They had issue (sur- name Cams): i. Henry -Mitchell, d. s. p. ii. John- Crawford, d. s. p. Hi. Andrew, m. Harriet Walker. VII. James Mitchell (Joseph), b. Febru- ary 18, 1822; a minister in the M. E. Church ; in. Mary A. Allen, daughter of Seth Harding Allen and Elizabeth Vanhorn. They had issue: i. G.-W.-Lybrand. ii. Edwin- Waterman. Hi. Ida- Allen, iv. Laura-Reamy. v. Sarah- Geiger. VIII. Lewis Zearing Mitchell (Joseph), b. September 12, 1824 ; an attorney-at-law ; member of the Constitutional Convention of 1873. from Butler county; m. Anna Mc- Bride, of Butler. They had issue : i. Mary-Elizabeth. ii. Sarah-Jane. Hi. Joseph, iv. Lewis-Heiner. v. George, d. s. p. to. Frank, d. s. p. vii. Henry- Zearing, d. s. p. viii. Paul. ix. William, d. s. p. x. Aaron, d. s. p. m. A dau. iv. A dau. v. A dau. The Nissley Family. I. Jacob Nissley, the original settler of the family, emigrated to America from the Palatinate, Germany, at an early date, locat- ing in now Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa. He had issue : 2. i. John, m. a Seegrist. 3. ii. Martin, m., first, a Snyder; secondly, a Stauffer. , m. a Buhrman. m. a Ebersole. , m. a Stewart. II. John Nissley (Jacob), m., and had issue : i. Michael, b. 1742. ii. Abraham, b. 1744. Hi. Rev. John, b. 1746 ; m. a Hertzler. 5. iv. Jacob, b. 1748. v. Fanny, b. 1759 ; m., first, a Frantz ; secondly, a Lang ; thirdlv, a Hiest- and ; d. 1813. 6. to. Rev. Samuel, b. 1761 ; in., first, Bar- bara Kreider ; secondly, Anna (Mumma) Kreider; thirdly, Maria (Long) Holm. 136 HISTORICAL REVIEW vii. Martin, b. 1763 ; m. a Lehman. III. Martin Nissley (Jacob), of Mt. Joy, was twice married; first, to a Snyder; secondly, to a Stauffer. There was issue: 7. i. Martin, b. 1747 ; d. 1799 ; m. Barbara Reist. ii. John, b. 1750; d. 1819; m., first, Ger- trude Shearer ; secondly, Eliza Neff. Hi. Anna, b. 1752 ; d. 1817 ; m. Abraham Stauffer, of Fayette county, Pa. iv. Fanny, b. 1756; d. 1840; m. J. Shal- lenberger, of Ohio. v. Christian, b. 1759 ; d. 1822 ; m., first, a Stauffer; secondly, Catharine Bossier. vi. Barbara, m. a Shelly. vii. Maria, b. 1763 ; d. 1811 ; m. Christian Musser. IV. Rev. John Nissley (John, Jacob), b. 1746 in Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa.; d. in 1825, in Pax tang, Dauphin county, Pa. He m. Barbara Hertzler; and they had issue : i. John, m. an Ober. 8. ii. Martin, b. 1786; d. 1868; m. Veronica Landis. Hi. Maria, m., first, a Frantz; secondly, Rudolph Martin. 9. iv. Jacob, m., first, a Nissley; secondly, Catharine Eagl}'. V. Jacob Nissley (John, Jacob), b. 1748 in Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa. d. February, 1804, in Dauphin county, Pa. m. Elizabeth . They had issue: 10. i. Martin, m. a Kreider. ii. Maria, b. 1784; m. a Bear. Hi. Fanny, b. 1789; m., April 11, 1809, Christian Mumma. iv. Elizabeth, b. 1794; m., first, a Long; secondly, a Hershey. VI. Kev. Samuel Nissley (John, Jacob), b. 1761 ; d. August, 1838 ; m., first, Barbara Kreider. They had issue : 11. i. John, b. December 9, 1786, in Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa.; m. Anna Hershey. 12. ii. Martin, b. November 6, 1788; m. Anna Bomberger. 13. Hi. Samuel, b. June 24, 1792; m. Anna Eby. 14. iv. Rev. Christian, b. October 20, 1794; m. Magdalena Bomberger. Rev. Samuel Nissley m., secondly, Anna (Mumma) Kreider. They had issue : v. Fanny (Veronica), b. in 1798 ; m. Jonas Eby. vi. Jacob, b. December 11, 1800, of Sport- ing Hill, Lancaster county, Pa.; m. Barbara Witmer. vii. Henry, b. in 1805 ; d. May, 1841 ; m. Mary Nissley. Rev. Samuel Nissley m., thirdly, Maria (Long) Hohn ; no issue. VII. Martin Nissley, Jr. (Martin, Ja- cob), of Mount Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa.; b. 1747; d. 1799; m. Barbara Reist. They had issue : i. Anna, b. 1774; d. 1856; m. Jacob Stauffer. 15. ii. Rev. Christian, b. 1777 ; d. 1831 ; m. Maria Kreybill. Hi. Barbara, b. 1780; d. 1799. iv. Rev. Martin, b. 1784; d. 1834; m. Anna Witmer. v. Peter, b. 1787 ; d. 1799. vi, Veronica, b. 1792 ; d. 1799. VIII. Martin Nissley (John, John, Ja- cob), of Middletown, b. 1786; d. 1868; m. Veronica Landis. They had issue : i. Nancy, b. 1808 ; d. 1841. ii. John, b. 1810 ; m. a Heiges. Hi. Martin, b. 1812. iv. Felix, b. 1814; d. January, 1864; m. Mary . v. Mary, b. 1816 ; d. 1847. vi. Fanny, b. 1820. vii. Isaac, b. 1822. viii. Solomon, b. 1825. ix. Jacob, b. 1828. x. Joseph-Herman, b. 1831. IX. Jacob Nissley (John, John, Jacob), d. December, 1829, in Swatara township ; was twice married ; m., secondly, Catharine Eagly, daughter of Abraham and Susanna Eagly. They had issue : 16. i. Jacob, m. Barbara Hoffman. ii. Barbara, m. a Snavely ; d. s. p. Hi. Martin, m. Mary Hoffman. iv. Susanna, m. Michael Barnhard. v. Abraham, m., and removed to Indiana. X. Martin Nissley (Jacob, John, Jacob), of Paxtang ; m. a Kreider. They had issue : i. John, d. May, 1832 ; m. a Roop. ii. Samuel, m. Nancy Wissler. Hi. Maria, m. a Heiges. iv. Catharine, m. an Overholt. XL John Nissley (Samuel, John, Jacob), of Rapho township, Lancaster county, b. De- cember 9, 1786; m. Anna Hershey. They had issue : . i. Elizabeth, b. 1808; m. C. Newcomer. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 137 ii. Nancy, b. 1810 ; d. 1866; m. Levi Eby. Hi. Fanny, b. 1812 ; in. C. Nolt. iv. John, b. 1819 ; m. Barbara Gerber. v. Catharine, b. 1827; m. John Musser. vi. Sarah, b. 1829 ; d. 1843. XII. Martin Nissley (Samuel, John, Jacob), of Rapho, b. November 6, 1788; m., ill 1810, Anna Bomberger, b. February 28, 1791. They had issue : i. Magdalena, b. June 25, 1814 ; m. Lem. Brubaker. ii. Barbara, b. February 11, 1818 ; d. May 13, 1868 ; m. Joseph Witmer Nissley. Hi. Nancy (Anna), b. August 22, 1819 ; d. 1845 ; m. Emanuel Cassel. iv. Fanny, b. December 3, 1821 ; m. Jacob Witmer Snyder. v. Maria, b. June 17, 1824; m. Benjamin Musser. XIII. Samuel Nissley (Samuel, John, Jacob), of Rapho, b. January 24, 1792 ; m. Anna Eby. They had issue : i. Henry, b. 1814; d. 1851 ; m. Ann Hos- tetter. ii. Fanny, b. 1816; m. Samuel Snyder. Hi. Christian, b. 1818; m. Fanny Brenne- man. iv. Samuel, b. 1818 ; m., first. Anna Long ; secondly, Maria Hershey. v. Jonas, b. 1821 ; d. 1848. vi. Benjamin, b. 1823 ; m. Susan Stauffer. vii. Catharine, viii. David, m. a Rutt. XIV. Rev. Christian Nissley (Samuel, John, Jacob), of Chiques, b. October 20, 1794; m. Magdalena Bomberger. They had issue: i. Samuel, b. 1817 ; d. 1824. ii. Joseph, b. 1821; m. Martha Sherch. Hi. Christian, b. 1825 ; d. 1844. iv. Martin-B., b. 1829. v. Martha, m. Andrew Gerber. XV. Rev. Christian Nissley (Martin, Jacob), b. 1 777, in Mount Joy township, Lan- caster county, Pa.; d. 1831; m. Maria Krey- bill. They had issue : 17. i. John, b. 1800 ; m. Barbara Snyder. 18. ii. Rev. Peter, b. 1802; m., first, a Wit- mer; secondly, a Kreider; thirdly, a Sherch. 19. Hi. Jacob, b. 1808 ; d. 1862 ; m. Elizabeth Kreybill. iv. Barbara, b. 1812 ; d. s. p. XVI. Jacob Nissley (Jacob, John, John, Jacob), m. Barbara Hoffman, and removed to Crawford county, Pa. They had issue : i. Mary-Ann, m. William Stough, of Erie. ii. Christian-Joseph. Hi. Jacob- Hoffman, d. s. p. iv. John-K., m. and removed to Iowa. v. Frances, m. George Spitler. vi. Amanda- Elizabeth, m. Abraham Henry. vii. Clara, m. David Espy. viii. William- 0. XVII. John Nissley (Christian, Martin, Jacob), b. 1800 ; m. Barbara Snj'der. They had issue : i. Henry-S., m. Anna B. Reist. ii. Mary-S., m. Martin W. Nissley. Hi. Fanny-S., m. C. K. Hostetter. iv. Christian-S., m. Mary N. Eby. v. Sarah-S. vi. John-E., m. Sarah N. Eby. vii. Barbara-S., m. Samuel S. Garver. XVIII. Rev. Peter Nissley (Christian, Martin, Jacob), b. 1802 ; was thrice married, first, to a Witmer; secondly, to a Kreider; thirdly, to a Sherch ; and there was issue : ■ i. Mary-K., m. Solomon L. Swartz. ii. Esther-K., d. s. p. Hi. John-K., m. Maria B. Reist. iv. Leah-K., m. David L. Miller. v. Christian- Iv., d. s. p. . vi. Barbara-K., m. C. F. Hostetter. vii. Catharine-K., d. s. p. viii. Anna-K., d. s. p. XIX. Jacob Nissley (Christian, Martin. Jacob), b. 1808; d. 1862, in Mount Joy town- ship, Lancaster county, Pa.; m. Elizabeth Kreybill. They had issue : i. Christian, d. s. p. ii. Jacob-K., m. Anna Rissor. Hi. Martha, m. Elias Eby. iv. ^Imos, d. s. p. ii. Barbara, m. Jonas E. Hostetter. vi. Mary, d. s. p. vii. Catharine, m. Michael H. Engle. viii. Elizabeth, m. David Rutt. ix. Anna, m. Jacob Good. x. Samuel, d. s. p. xi. Rebecca, m. Jacob Mamma. xii. Simm-K. Owing to the constant repetition of the baptismal or christian names in this, as well as other families, it is a difficult matter to dovetail them. For instance, the following 138 HISTORICAL REVIEW which is difficult to connect with the pre- ceding : Abraham Nissley, d. 1823 ; removed from Conoy to Franklin county, Pa., in 1800; m., and had issue : i. Elizabeth, m. Samuel Ott. ii. Jacob, m. Susan Rutt. Hi. Mary, m. Jacob Leidig. iv. Herman, m. Eliza Witmer. v. Joseph, m. Sarah Schwartz. to. Fanny, b. 1800 ; d. 1838 ; m. Abraham Metz. Renick of Paxtang. I. Thomas Renick, a native of Ireland, came with his family to America in 1733. On the 27th of March, 1738, he took out a warrant for 326 acres in Paxtang township, where he had first settled. This land ad- joined lands of William Ritchey and Thomas Mayes. Of his family we have the record only of one son. II. William Renick (Thomas), b. about 1740 in Ireland ; d. prior to 1763, in Pax- tang, for on the 5th of January that year his estate was divided ; and the children sever- ally released their claims against the estate of their father to their brother Henry. The family at that date were : 3. i. Henry, b. 1725 ; m. Martha Wilson. 4. ii. Thomas, b. 1730 ; m. Jean . Hi. Margaret, b. 1733 ; resided in Cum- berland county, Pa. iv. Alexander, b. 1736; resided in Cum- berland county, Pa. v. Samuel, b. 1738 ; resided in Cumber- land county, Pa.; m., and had a son William. to. William, b. 1740 ; resided in Frederick county, Md.; m., and had a son William. vii. James, b. 1742 ; resided in Trenton, West Jersey. III. Henry Renick (William, Thomas), b. December 2, 1725, in the north of Ireland ; m., in 1750, Martha Wilson. They had issue: i. William, b. Monday, October 6, 1749; d. March, 1776. ii. Sarah, b. Tuesday, October 15, 1751 ; d. March 12, 1823; m. John Wil- son, b. 1750; d. November 11, 1800. Hi. Mary, b. Saturday, August 24, 1754. iv. Martha, b. Saturday, November 30, 1755; m. William Swan. v.Esther, b. August 31, 1758; m., De- cember 14, 1784, Robert Foster, b. 1758; d. January 20, 1834, in Buf- falo Valley, and left issue. m. Margaret, b. September 12, 1760 ; d. s. p. IV. Thomas Renick (William, Thomas), b. about 1730 in the north of Ireland ; d. in April, 1777, in Paxtang ; m. Jean Clark, daughter of Robert and Jean Clark, of Upper Paxtang; d. in May, 1782. They had issue: i. Mary, m. Hugh Miller. ii. Jean, m. Thomas Branson. Hi. John, d. May, 1784 ; unm.; directing liis estate to be divided between his four sisters and his cousin, Esther Renick. iv. Margaret, v. Ann, m. Robert Boyd. The Sawyer Family. I. William Sawyer, a native of Ireland, settled on the Kennebec, in Maine, in the fall of 1717. Whether his father ever came to Pennsylvania is doubtful, but Will- iam located in Lancaster county, Derry town- ship, prior to 1735. He was born in 1703 and died October 18, 1784. In old Derry church graveyard is this inscription : In memory of | William Saw- | yer, who de- \ parted this Life ] Ocio'r the 18 1784- \ in the 81st year \ of his age. His wife Sophia (maiden name not known), b. in 1705 ; d. September 9, 1788, and is buried by his side. They had issue, all b. in Derry township, among others : 2. i. John, b. 1729 ; m. Jean Allen. ii. Hannah, b. April 21, 1731 ; d. October 26, 1806 ; in. John Logan, b. 1729; d. February 21, 1788; and there was issue (surname Logan) : 1. Thomas. 2. William. 3. John. 4. Margaret, m. a Willson. 5. Mary, m. Samuel McCleery. Hi. James, b. 1733. 3. iv. Benjamin, b. 1735 ; m. Margaret v. Thomas, b. 1737 ; m., March 30, 1762, Margaret McCallen. to. [A dau.~\, m. William Duncan and had William. 4. vii. William, b. 1741 ; m. Jean Willson. II. John Sawyer (William), b. 1729 ; d. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 139 1812; m., October 27, 1757, Jean Allen, b. 1736; dau. of William and Elizabeth Allen, of Hanover. They had issue : ■i. Joseph, b. 1758 ; in. Elizabeth ; removed to Preble county, Ohio, and died there. ii. John, m. Mary Bell, of Hanover. Hi. William, iv. Jane, b. 1764; d. November 29,1803; m. Robert Geddes. v. Elizabeth, m. John Boal. vi. Sophia. There were other daughters. One mar- ried James Johnston, remuved in 1727 to Fountain county, Ind., and died there. One m. John McCord, and removed in 1827 to Preble county, Ohio. One m. John Allen, and another William Sawyer, a cousin. Concerning the latter, we have the follow- ing information: Some years after their marriage William Sawyer and bis wife became thoroughly con- vinced that their marriage was wrong and agreed finalty to separate. Accordingly their farm was sold and the proceeds divided. Both loved each other dearly, and when the time came for separation the ordeal was a se- vere one. After embracing his wife he would go a short distance, then return, and so con- tinued for some time, when at last, amid tears, he passed out of view. William Saw- yer went to the then far West, engaged in boating on the Ohio, and was subsequently drowned in the Kanawha river while taking down a boat load of salt. The widow of William Sawyer married Joseph Clokey, who left Ireland at the time of the Rebellion of '98, immediately after the battle of Belany- Hinch. " I was quite a boy," wrote the late Samuel Barnett, of Springfield, in 1867, " at the time, but remember hearing all about the case. He escaped almost by miracle to this country." Mr. Clokey's daughter Eliza came subsequently to this country. She mar- ried a Mr. Hughes, near Canonsburg, Pa., and deceased there, leaving two or three chil- dren. Mrs. Clokey was a cousin of my mother's. She had by this second marriage two sons and one daughter. The daughter married Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Canonsburg, and died about 1866. Mr. Clokey removed from where he lived, near Hanover church, to Canonsburg, about 1813 or 1814. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clokey deceased there a number of years ago. Their son, John Clokey, mar- ried and had a family. His widow resides in Springfield, Ohio. Joseph Clokey, the other son, took a college course at Canons- burg, studied theology, joined the Associate Reformed Church at the time the union was consummated between the Associate and the Associate Reformed Church, now the United Presbyterian Church. He afterwards became professor of pastoral theology in the United Theological Seminarv at Xenia, Ohio. He has been twice married. His first wife was a Patterson, by whom he had a son and daugh- ter. The former died at Springfield, Ohio ; the daughter married a Mr. Henry, and re- moved to Illinois. Dr. Clokey married, sec- ondly, a Mrs. Waddell, from near Wheeling, by whom he had three sons and two daugh- ters. One son is preaching at Steubenville, Ohio ; another at Indianapolis, and the third is a lawyer." The Rev. Dr. Clokey was the oldest minister in Springfield at the time this letter of Mr. Barnett's was written and con- sidered an able divine. III. Benjamin Sawyer (William), b- about 1735 in Derry township, then Lancas- ter, now Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; d. February 5, 1792. He mar- ried Margaret , b. 1737; d. 1796; and they had issue : i. Thomas, m., and had William, Jr., m. Mary . ii. William. Hi. James. iv. Hannah. IV. William Sawyer (William), b. about 1741, in Derry township, Lancaster county, now Londonderry township, Dauphin county; d. August 20, 1785. He m., Octo- ber 1, 1761, by Rev. John Roan, Jean Will- son. After Mr. Sawyer's death she married David Miskimmins. They had issue: i. Mary, m. William Crain. ii. Margaret, m. Archibald Boyd. Hi. Joseph, b. 1773 ; d. February 28, 1789; buried in Derry churchyard. iv. William, m. Esther Rogers. v. Elizabeth, m. Alexander Weir. Shellys of Shelly's Island. I. Daniel Shelly, a native of Switzer- land, emigrated to America prior to 1740, and settled in Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa. We have the names of only three of his children — of one of whom, the principal proprietor of " Rich Island," known 140 HISTORICAL REVIEW afterwards as Shelly's Island, only have we data beyond the first generation. These children were : 2. i. Christian, m., and left issue. 3. ii. Daniel, in., and left issue. 4. Hi. Jacob, m., and left issue. II. Christian Shelly (Daniel), b. about 1730. in Switzerland ; d. prior to 1785, in » Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa.; left a wife Magdalena, who d. in 1796, and the following issue : i. Peter, d. about 1790, unm. ii. Jacob, m. Barbara , of Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county. Hi. Abraham, in. Catharine of Rapho township, Lancaster county. iv. Christian, m. Elizabeth — , of Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county. v. Magdalena, in. Christian Martin, of Earl township, Lancaster county. vi. Barbara, m. Peter Snevely, of Lebanon township. vii. Mary, m. Christian Wisler. viii. Ann, m. Mark Martin. ix. Elizabeth, m. Samuel Myer, Jr., of Rapho township. III. Daniel Shelly (Daniel), b. about 1737; d. in June, 1802, on Shelly's Island, in the Susquehanna; was married three or four times — in 1776, wife Elizabeth — in 1774, wife Catharine — in 1794, wife Barbara. He left the following children : 5. i. Jacob, b. 1762 ; m. Anne . 6. ii, Abraham, b. 1764; m. Rebecca 7. in. Daniel, b. 1766. iv. Catharine, b. 1769 ; m. Joseph Rife. 8. v. John, b. 1774 ; m., and had issue. vi. Nancy, b. 1776 ; m. Henry Etter, son of Henry and Eve Etter, of Derry. vii. Elizabeth, b. 1779 ; m. Jacob Bear. 9. viii. Wendle, b. 1781 ; m. Ann Rife. 10. ix. Susannah, b. 1783 ; m. Henry Rife. x.Mary (Polly), b. 1785; m. Henry Sharrer, of Paxtang. xi. Rachel, b. 1787; m. Mr. Brenneman, of Lebanon, Ohio. IV. Jacob Shelly (Daniel), b. about 1740; d. prior to 1790; his widow Mary in 1790 was the wife of Peter Bowman, of Hempfield township, Lancaster county, Pa. The issue of Jacob and Mary Shelly were: i. Jacob, m. Margaretta . ii. Mary, m. John Grouss. Hi. Barbara. V. Jacob Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1762, in York county, Pa.; d. in De- cember, 1801, in Londonderry township, Dauphin county Pa.; m. Anne , b. 1766 ; d. January, 1828. They had issue : i. Isaac, b. 1786 ; d. July, 1839 ; m., and had Jacob, d. at York, Pa., Samuel, of Adams county, Isaac, unm., Eliza- beth, d. s. p., and Nancy (Ann), m. S. H. Milligan. ii. Elizabeth, b. 1788. 11. in. Daniel,h. 1790 ; m., and had Ephraim and Daniel, iv. Nancy, b. 1792; d. prior to 1811. v. Polly, b. 1794. VI. Abraham Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1764; d. prior to June, 1815, in Londonderry township ; m., about 1790, Re- becca . They had issue : 12. i. Elizabeth, b. 1790 ; in. William Reeser. 13. ii. Catharine, b. 1792; m. Martin Crall. 14. Hi. Nancy, b. 1794; m. George Etter. 15. iv. Polly (Mary), b. 1796 ; m. Henry Smith. VII. Daniel Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1766; m. Elizabeth Shunian. They had issue : i. John, in., and had Samuel, Elizabeth, m. Mr. Bear, John, and Christian, ii. Daniel, m., and had Ann, m. Mr. Mil- ler, Henry, and Mary, d. s. p. Hi. Elizabeth, m., John Sheaffer, of Lan- caster, Pa., and had Bartram-A., Ella, and Susan, iv. Jacob, m., and had Christian, Mary, and Nancy, v. Wendle, m., and had Daniel and Leah, m. George Souders. vi. Abraham, d. s. p. vii. Mary, d. s. p. viii. Christian, m., and had Lydia, Adeline, m. Mr. Hoke, of Harrisburg, Oliver, Christian- W., Henrietta, m. George R. Winger, Catharine, d. s. p., and Daniel. ix. Abraham, m., and had Elizabeth, in. Mr. Kass, Catharine, m. Mr. Bear, Bartram, Henry, Albert, Walter, Ed- ward, Siviler, Latimer, Leiuis, Mary, m. Mr. Croft, Jane, m. Mr. Pray, and Anna, x. Lydia, m. John Croll, of York county, Pa., and had Martin, Abraham, d. s. p., and Arabella, m. Mr. Miller. VIII. John Shelly (Daniel), b. about DAUPHIN COUNTY. 141 1774, in Londonderry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa.; d. August, 1827 ; ra. Lydia . They had issue: i. John-M., d. May, 1835 ; m. Lydia Her- man, and had Levi- Herman, d. 1846, John, Moses, Benjamin, d. s. p., and Anna, m. Jacob Miller. H. Susanna, in., June 4, 1823, David Det- weiler, and had (surname Det- weiler): Lydia, m. David Mum ma, Esq., of Harrisburg, Ephraim, resid- ing in Missouri, and John-Shelly. Hi. Rachel, m., first, Abner Croll, of Mid- dletown, and had John-Shelly, Will- iam-A., Luther-H., and Lydia, m. Jacob L. Nissley ; secondly, Martin Kendig. IX. Wendle Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1781, on Shelly's Island ; d. January 17, 1831, in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; m. Ann Rife, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Rife; d.May, 1845. They had issue: . i. David-R., b. 1806. ii. Elizabeth, b. 1808 ; m. Abraham Gish, of Lancaster county. Hi. Susan, b. 1810 ; m. Daniel Kendig. 16. iv. Michael, b. 1812; m. Elizabeth Croll. 17. v. Lydia, b. 1814; m. John Wolfley. vi. Leah, b. 1816; m. Mr. Bossier, of Lancaster county, Pa. X. Susanna Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1783, on Shelly's Island ; m. Henry Rife, of Donegal township, Lancaster county; d. 1824. They had issue (surname Rife): i. Jacob, b. 1813. ii. Daniel, b. 1815. Hi. Mary, b. 1817 ; m. John H. Achey, of Dayton, 0., and had John and Joanna, m. Dr. Neil. iv. Abraham, b. 1819; m. Sarah Achey, of Ohio. v. John, b. 1821 ; m., and had John- Ellinger, of Washington, D. C, and George, of Baltimore, Md. XL Daniel Shelly (Daniel, Daniel), b. 1790; m. Magdalena , who in 1839 was the wife of Abraham Smith. There was issue : i. Anna, m. John Glatfelter. ii. Susanna, m. Joseph Shickel. Hi. Benjamin, b. 1820. iv. Ephraim, b. 1822. v. Daniel, b. 1824. XII. Elizabeth Shelly (Abraham, Dan- iel, Daniel), b. about 1794; m. William Reeser, of York county, Pa.; and they had issue (surname Reeser) : i. John, ii. William. Hi. Eliza, m. Henry Beard, of Spring- field, 0. iv. Sarah, m. Samuel Prowell. v. Susan, m. Hiram Prowell. vi. Alexander, vii. Abraham, d. s. p. viii. Henry, ix. George. XIII. Catharine Shelly (Abraham, Dan- iel, Daniel), b. about 1792 ; m. Martin Crall, of York county, Pa.; and they had issue (surname Crall) : i. John. ii. Elizabeth, m. Michael Shelly. Hi. Henrietta, m. Christian Shelly. iv. Rachel, m. Henry Still. v. Susan, d. s. p. XIV. Nancy Shelly (Abraham, Daniel, Daniel), b. 1796, in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; d. 1826, at Middle- town ; m., March 5, 1818, George Etter, of Middletown, b. 1783; d. 1850; and they had issue (surname Etter) : i. George- IF., b. 1814; d. February 13, 1882. ii. Maria, m. John Josephus Walborn. Hi. Ann-Eliza, m. Philip Irwin. iv. Harriet, b. 1822; d. November IS, 1889; m. John Monaghan. v. Benjamin-Franklin, b. September 29, 1824 ; m. Catharine A. Snyder. XV. Mary Shelly (Abraham, Daniel, Daniel), b. about 1798, in Londonderry town- ship, Lancaster county, Pa.; m. Henry Smith, of Middletown; and they had issue (surname Smith): i. Sarah, in. Samuel Jenkins. H. Elizabeth, d. s. p. Hi. Anna-Mary, m. A. H. Shott. iv. Catharine, in. Robert R. Church. v. Henry, d. s. p. vi. Margaret-E., m. John Ringland. mi. Louisa-J., m. Christian W. Kunkel. XVI. Michael Shelly (Wendle, Daniel, Daniel), b. 1812 ; d. January, 1865 ; m. Eliza- beth Croll. They had issue : i. David, m., and had issue. ii. Wendle. Hi. Anna- Catharine, m. O. T. Everhart, of Hanover, Pa. 142 HISTORICAL REVIEW iv. John-W. v. Jacob. vi. Clara-M., m., and had issue. vii. Elizabeth-Ehnira. viii. Mary-Louisa, ix. Henry- Wingert. XVII. Lydia Shelly (Wendle, Daniel, Daniel), b. 1814; d. December 24, 1839; m. -John Wolfley, b. August 9, 1795 ; d. February 18, 1872, at Middletown. They had issue (surname Wolfley) : i. John, ii. Jacob. Hi. Annice, in. Dr. James A. Lowe. The Simpsons of Paxtang. I. John Simpson, of Scotland, settled in the north of Ireland after the battle of the Boyne, where he died and was buried. Of his family, we have the names of two of his sons, who were early settlers in Paxtang, coming to America in 1720. They were : 2. i. Thomas, b. 1683 ; m., and had issue. ii. John, m., and had issue ; d. in Octo- ber, 1738, in Paxtang ; in his will is designated " of Fishing Creek." II. Thomas Simpson (John), a native of the north' of Ireland, where he was born in 1683, emigrated to America in 1720, and settled in Paxtang, then Conestoga town- ship, Chester county, Pa.; he died in Pax- tang in June, 1761 ; was twice married ; by first wife there was issue : 3. i. Samuel, b. 1706 ; m., and left issue. ii. Joseph, b. 1708 ; in., and left issue. Hi. William, b. 1710. iv. Rebecca, b. 1712. v. John, b. 1714. By second wife, Sarah, there was issue : to. Mary, b. 1732 ; d. October 3, 1786 ; m. Rev. John Elder. vii. Jean, b. 1734 ; d. February 20, 1777 ; m. William Kelso, b. 1737; d. No- vember 26, 1788 ; both buried in Paxtang church graveyard. 4. viii. Thomas, b. 1736; m., and had issue. x. Michael, b. 1740 ; became quite promi- nent in the Revolution. III. Samuel Simpson (Thomas, John), b. 1708, in Paxtang ; d. in December, 1791, in Paxtang, leaving a wife, and the following issue : i. Jean, b. 1730. ii. Margaret, b. 1/32 ; m., October 4, 1752, William Augustus Harris, b. 1730; d. about 1760 ; leaving issue, John and Simpson, both d. s. p. Hi. Sarah, b. 1734; m. Col. William Cooke, of the Revolution. iv. Samuel, b. 1736. v. Rebecca, b. 1738 ; m. Thomas Cavet. vi. Nathaniel, b. 1740 ; m. Sarah . vii. Mary, b. 1741 ; m. Robert Taggart, of Northumberland county. IV. Thomas Simpson (Thomas, John), b. 1736, in Paxtang; d. February, 1777; m. Mary . They had issue : i. Michael, ii. Thomas, m. Mary who after being left a widow m. William Stewart. Hi. Rebecca. The Sloans op Hanover. Several members of the Sloan family set- tled in Hanover as early as 1730, but in the absence of the assessment list it is difficult to fix the exact date. John Sloan, who died in September, 1741, left a wife Jean, and children, James, Robert, William, John, George, Sarah, and Ciuquas. It was John Sloan, the first, who was the ancestor of the Sloans of Hanover, but the connecting link we have no knowledge of. Several of the family followed the Rev. Mr. Sankey to Virginia, and hence the prominence of the name in the South. On the tax and other lists for 1751, 1756 and 1759 we have only the names of John and Samuel Sloan. In 1769, the next list, John disappears, and Samuel, James, Archi- bald, and Alexander come upon the stage. Samuel died during the Revolutionary era, in October, 1777, leaving brothers John, James, Archibald, and William. Archibald Sloan, who married first in 1759, Margaret Sloan, and secondly in 1766, Mary Craig, of Hanover, died in 1793. Concerning Alex- ander Sloan we have the following record: Alexander Sloan, b. in 1744 ; d. in Jan- uary, 1812; m. Jean Moor. They had issue: i. John, h. 1767 ; m. Elizabeth French, sister of Capt. James French ; re- moved to Ohio in 1832, and died there at an advanced age, leaving a large family. ii. Robert, b. 1769 ; m. Sarah McOorarick. Hi. Alexander, b. 1771 ; m. Jane French, / .1 ^ -if DAUPHIN COUNTY. 145 sister of John's wife; d. at Williams- port, Pa., at an advanced age. iv. Isabella, b. 1773; d. in 18 — , unm. v. James, b. 1775 ; m. Nancy McCreight ; d. December 1, 1820, in Hanover. vi. William, b. 1777; unm.; d. in 1818, in Hanover. mi. Jean, b. 1781; m. Alexander Bell, of Hanover; d. in 1832, in Ohio. Robert Sloan, a native of Hanover town- ship, born in 1769, was brought up on his father's farm. He subsequently applied himself to mechanical pursuits, and carried on the business of cabinet-making. On the 30th of March, 1799, he was married by the Rev. James Snodgrass to Miss Sarah Mc- Cormick, of Hanover, daughter of James McCormick and Isabella Dixon. Shortly after he removed to the city of New York, but about 1812 permanently located at Har- risburg, where he pursued his avocation. He became one of the old borough's promi- nent citizens — esteemed by all for his in- dustry, energy and uprightness of character. He was an elder in the First Presbyterian church thirteen years, " possessing," says Rev. Dr. Robinson, " the confidence of the church as a man of God, noble and blame- less in his uprightness." He died at Harris- burg, December 4, 1833, aged 64 years. His wife, Sarah McCormick, was one of the most amiable of women, whose life was character- ized by a faithful devotion to all the high- born virtues of Christian womanhood, only ending with her days on earth, which closed on the 5th of April, 1843. The children of Robert and Sarah Sloan, who reached matu- rity, were as follows : i. Eliza, in., first, Thomas Baird ; sec- ondly, James Rutherford Boyd. Mrs. Boyd survives and resides in Harrisburg. ii. Alexander, m. Mary Todd, of Hanover, daughter of Capt. James Todd and Sally Ainsworth. Mr. Alexander Sloan survives and resides in Har- risburg. Hi. Isabella, m. Matthew P. Kennedy ; d. in 1877, at New Brighton, Pa. iv. John, A. at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1874. v. William, b. 1815; studied medicine with Dr. Luther Reily, graduated at the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1837 was appointed assistant surgeon in the U. S. army. He served through the Florida and Mexican wars. During the war of the Re- bellion he was medical director of the Department of the East, with headquarters in New York city. After the war he was transferred to the Department of the Northwest and stationed at St. Paul, Minn., where he died on the 17th of March, 1880, aged 65, the oldest surgeon in continued service in the army. to. Mary, m. D. Craighead; d. in 1866, at Indianapolis, Ind. Stewart of Paxtang. In the graveyard at Paxtang church are the following tombstone inscriptions : In | memory of \ Andrew Stewart \ who de- parted | this life March \ the 31st 171 % \ Aged 75 years. In | memory of \ Mary Stewart \ who de- parted | this life April | 30th 1772 \ aged 65 years. Andrew Stewart and Mary his wife came from Scotland prior to 1740. Owing to the destruction of the assessment lists immedi- ately subsequent to the formation of Lancas- ter county, of which the townships of Pax- tang, Derry and Hanover were an integral part upon its organization, it is very difficult to ascertain the precise year when the early settlers located here. Of the family of Stew- art there were at least three distinct heads. The name is indifferently spelled Stuart and Stewart, but rarely Stewart in the old records. The origin of the patronymic — Stewart — is from ward, to guard, to care for. The first syllable ste is of doubtful origin, but is sup- posed to mean a place, a corner, a quarter. Stuart, Stewart and Steward have all the same origin, although those who use the Stuart claim to have bluer blood in their veins, which, of course, is a fallacy. The u was substituted for the w because of their be- ing no w in the French alphabet, the Stew- arts having retired to France, or perhaps during the reign of Queen Mary Stuart, the French courtiers having introduced or per- sisted in the French mode of spelling the name Stuart. Andrew Stewart was a Covenanter of the most rigid faith, and the earliest Presbyte- rian minister in America, the Rev. John Cuthbertson, frequently tarried at his house while on his missionary tours. In his diary, under date of 20th of August, 1751, he notes 146 HISTORICAL REVIEW the baptism of Eliza (Elizabeth), daughter of Andrew Stewart. On the organization of the Covenanter church at Paxtang, Mr. Stewart and his wife became members. But little is known of this hardy pioneer, save that in his day and generation he was ever loyal to the " Solemn League and Covenant." Of the family of Andrew Stewart, his eldest son John, born in Paxtang, on the 24th of February, 1740, was educated for the ministry. While in England he was or- dained in the Established Church, returned to Pennsylvania, where he was received with aught but favor by his strict old Covenanter father. He went as a missionary among the Indians in the Mohawk Valley, and made a translation of the New Testament in the Mo- hawk language. Refusing allegiance to the Colonies, in 1781 he went to Canada, where he became chaplain to a provincial regiment, and subsequently as a missionary traveled through the upper province of Canada, where he labored with energy and success. In 1786 he settled at Kingston, and for some time previous to his death was chaplain to the Legislative Council. He died on the 15th of August, 1811. Of the children of the Rev. John Stewart, or Stuart, as our Canadian friends prefer to write it, we have been able to glean the fol- lowing data, hoping, however, that some member of the Literary and Historical So- ciety of Quebec will furnish us with fuller, if not more accurate information. James Stewart, the eldest son, was born at Fort Hunter, N. Y., March 2, 1780, became an eminent Canadian jurist and chief justice of Lower Canada. He was called to the bar in 1801; appointed solicitor general, 1805-9; attorney general, 1822-32 ; chief justice, 1838-53. He was created a baronet in 1840, and died at Quebec July 14, 1853. His son, Sir Charles Stuart, now resides in England during the' summer season, and in Italy during the winter. The second son, Andrew, was also a distin- guished jurist and solicitor general of Lower Canada — decidedly one of the most talented men of Canada — many years president of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec; was born at Kingston, U. O, in 1786, and died at Quebec, February 21, 1840. He was the author of a number of valuable historical works. A son of Andrew Stuart is at present a judge — a gentleman of ability and ardent mind. George O'Kill Stuart, another son, became an arch deacon. He married a daughter of Gen. John Brooks, a soldier of the Revolution and governor of Massachusetts from 1816 to 1823. His son, of the same name, is judge of the Vice Admirality Court at Quebec. John Stewart, sheriff of Leeds and Green- ville, who resided at Brockville, on the British side of the St. Lawrence, was also a son of the Rev. John first named. We have given the foregoing to show the connection between the Stewarts of Paxtang and those of Canada. The other children of Andrew Stewart, the pioneer, were James, Mary, Elizabeth, previously named, who died May 1, 1773, aged twenty-three years; Charles, Andrew and Eleanor. Of none of these do we know the history save that of Eleanor, the others probably removing from this locality after the death of their father and mother. Eleanor married Richard DeYarmond, second son of James and Mary DeYarmond. She was born May 4, 1753, and died February 19, 1830. Her husband, born in Hanover, Sep- tember 1, 1743, died November 17, 1802. They are both interred in the old Hanover church graveyard. Their children were : James, born October 2, 1782, died January 7, 1812 ; Mary, born in 1784, who married James McCreight, Jr.; Eleanor, born in 1788; Andrew Stewart, born in 1791, and Marga- ret, born March 1, 1793 ; died May 6, 1824. The Stewarts of Hanover. I. Lazarus Stewart, a native of the north of Ireland, came to America in 1729, the same year locating on a tract of land " situ- ate on Swahatawro creek," in then Lancas- ter county. This tract of three hundred acres was directed to be surveyed for him by the Proprietaries on the 6th of March, 1739. With the aid of two Redemptioners, whose" passages were paid by him, he built within that and the two years following a house and barn, cleared twenty odd acres of arable land and planted an orchard. He died about 1744. His farm was a long time in dispute, owing to the fact that the warrant never having been issued his son Lazarus took out a warrant for the same land. After the death of the first Lazarus' wife a suit was brought by William Stewart, eldest son of John Stewart, for the recovery of his share in his grandfather's estate. A distribution was made in 1785, from the record of which DAUPHIN COUNTY. 147 in the Orphans' Court proceedings we have the foundation of the genealogy herewith given. There is no information as to the name or the date of death of the first Laza- rus Stewart's wife. They may have had other children, but the following are the names of all who]reached mature years: 2. i. John, b. 1712 ; m. Frances . 3. ii. Margaret, b. 1714 ; m. James Stewart. 4. iii. Margery, b. 1716 ; m. John Young. iv. Lazarus, b. 1718.' v. Peter, b. iii 1720 ; took up one hun- dred acres of land adjoining An- drew Lykens and WilliaYn Camp- bell, in Hanover township, sur- veyed to him on the 17th of Sep- tember, 1743. Prior to 1760 he re- moved to North Carolina; m., and left issue. vi. James, b. 1722 ; took up one hundred and fifty acres of land " adjoining Lazarus Stewart and James Murray on Swahawtawro creek, in Hano- ver township," surveyed to him on the 2d of December, 1738. He married and removed to North Carolina with his brother. vii- David, b. 1724; m., and removed with his brothers to North Carolina. II. John Stewart (Lazarus), b. about 1712, in Ireland ; d. April 8, 1777, in Han- over township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa., and is buried in the "New-Side" graveyard in Lower Paxtang township. On the 26th of May, 1744, one hundred and fifty acres of land " adjoining James and Lazarus Stewart in Hanover township" were surveyed to him. Married, in 1736, Frances , of Donegal, b. in 1716; d. November 16, 1790, and is buried in old Hanover church- yard. They had issue: i. William, b. 1738 ; d. July 14, 1803; m., first, Mary , b. 1736; d. February 22, 1780 ; m., secondly, Marv Stewart, b. 1743; d. August 9, 1796. ii. Lazarus, b. 1740 ; m. Dorcas Hopkins. iii. George, b. 1743; m. Rebecca Fleming. iv. James, b. 1745 ; m. Margaret . v. John, b. 1747 ; m. Margaret Stewart. vi. Mary, b. 1749 ; m. George Espy. vii. Jane, b. 1751 ; m. Armstrong. III. Margaret Stewart (Lazarus), b. in 1714,in the north of Ireland ; d. in Hanover township, Lancaster county, Pa. She m. James Stewart, b. 170S, in the north of Ire- land, and d. in Hanover, Lancaster county, Pa. He had surveyed unto him, December 2, 1738, one hundred and fifty acres of land " adjoining Lazarus Stewart and James Mur- ray, on Swahatawro creek, in Hanover town- ship." They had issue : i. Charles, b. 1731 ; m., and had issue, James, Lazarus, John, Margaret, Charles, and George. 5. ii. Lazarus, b. May 16, 1733; m. Martha Espy! . iii. James, b. 1737 ; m. Priscilla Espy, and had Lazarus. Subsequently, when a widow, she married Capt. An- drew Lee, of the Revolution. 6. iv. Jean, b. 1739 ; m. John Campbell. IV. Margery Stewart (Lazarus), b. 1716, in Ireland ; d. in Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa.; m. John Young, b. in Ire- land ; d. in June, 1775, in Hanover town- ship. They had issue (surname Young) : i. David, ii. Mary, iii. Margaret, m. Samuel Ainsworth, and left issue. iv. John, v. Margery, vi. George, vii. James. 6. viii. William. V. Lazarus Stewart (Margaret, Lazarus), b. May 16, 1733, in Hanover township, Lan- caster county, Pa.; fell in the massacre of Wyoming, July 3, 1778. He was the noted Capt. Lazarus Stewart, an officer in the Provincial service, and the captain of the Paxtang Boys, who so completely settled the question of the rights of Indian tramp ma- rauders south of the Blue mountains. Cap- tain Stewart m. Martha Espy, b. about 1740, in Hanover; d. in the Wyoming Valley. They had issue: 7. i. James, b. 1757 ; m. Hannah Jameson. 8. ii. Elizabeth, b. 1759; m. Alexander Jameson. iii. Josiah, b. 1761 ; m. Nancy Chapman ; removed to the State of New York at an early day. 9. iv. Mary,b. 1763 ; m. Rev. Andrew Gray. v. Priscilla, b. 1766 : m. Joseph Avery Rathburn, who settled in Western New York. Their children were John, Lazarus, and Joseph, all mar- ried and left descendants. 10. vi. Margaret, b. 1767; m. James Camp- bell. 148 HISTORICAL REVIEW vii. Martha, b. 1769 ; d. unm. VI. Jane Stewart (Margaret, Lazarus), b. 1739, in Hanover township, Lancaster county, where she died shortly after the war of the Revolution. She m. John Campbell, b. 1732; d. June 1, 1781. They had issue (surname Campbell): i. William, d. July 3, 1804; left a wife Margaret and a son James, b. Sep- tember 14, 1789, and Martha, bap. November 9, 1791. VII. James Stewart (Lazarus, Margaret, Lazarus), b. in 1757, in Hanover, Lancaster count}', Pa.; d. in 1823, in Hanover, Luzerne county, Pa. He m. Hannah Jameson ; and they had issue : i. Martha, m. Abraham Tolles ; and they had issue (surname Tolles): James, who m. and had Linda. ii, Frances, m. Benjamin A. Bidlack ; and they had issue (surname Bidlack): Frances-Stewart. 11. m. Abigail, m. Abraham Thomas. iv. Caroline, m. Rev. Morgan Sherman; and they had issue (surname Sher- man): Mary, m. and left issue, and Caroline, m. James Morrison, who had Stewart and Irene. v. Lazarus, d. unm. vi. Mary, d. unm. James Stewart's widow, Hannah Jameson, subsequently married Rev. Marmaduke Pearce and had three children, Stewart, Cromwell, and John Pearce. Stewart Pearce was the author of the "Annals of Luzerne County," a prominent man in his day. Crom- well Pearce was distinguished as a military officer. VIII. Elizabeth Stewart (Lazarus, Mar- garet, Lazarus), lived and died in Luzerne county, Pa. She m. Alexander Jameson. They had issue (surname Jameson): i. William, m. Margaret Henry ; and they had issue: John, d. inf., and Mary, who m. and left descendants. ii. Robert, d. unm. Hi. Minerva, m. Dr. A. B. Wilson ; and they had issue (surname Wilson): Edward, Mary, m. Frank Stewart, and Minerva, m. F. A. Macartney, and they had Frank Macartney. iv. Elizabeth, m. Rev. Francis Macartney; and they had issue (surname Ma- cartney): Francis- A., m. his cousin Minerva Wilson, Mary, d. unm., and Elizabeth, m. Dr. James Wilson. v. Martha, d. in 1880, unm. IX. Mary Stewart (Lazarus, Margaret, Lazarus), m. Rev. Andrew Gray. Mr. Cray was born in county Down, Ireland, Januarv 1, 1757 ; d. August 13, 1837. He resided in Paxtang, but went to Wyoming, settling in Hanover, where he preached. He was a Presbyterian, and subsequently removed to Western New York, where he missionated several years among the Seneca Indians, finally locating at Dansville, Livingston county, in that State. They had issue (sur- name Gray) : i. James, m. Rebecca Roberts. ii. Margaret, m. Richard Gillespie. Hi. Jane, m. Daniel Gallatin. iv. William, d. unm. v. Andrew, left home early in life, and was never heard from. vi. Maria, m. James Jack. vii. Martha, d. unm. viii. Elizabeth, m. Robert Perine. X. Margaret Stewart (Lazarus, Marga- ret, Lazarus), d. in Hanover township, Lu- zerne county, Pa.; m. James" Campbell, who lived and died in the same township. They had issue (surname Campbell) : i. James- Stewart, d. unm. ii. Martha, m. James S. Lee, and they had issue (surname Lee) : Andrew, m. Sarah Buchhout, Priscilla, m. Hon. Siba Bennett, Washington, m. Emily Thomas, Margaret, m. Dr. James Doolittle, Mary, m. Lewis C. Payne, and William, d. unm. Hi. Mary, m. Jameson Harvey, and they had issue (surname Harvey) : Mar- garet, m. Robert C. Pieman, Mary, William-J., m. Jessie Wright, and Harrison, m. Amanda Merritt. iv. Margaret, m. James Dilley, and they had issue, among others (surname Dilley) : Mary, Margaret, and Har- riet. XL Abigail Stewart (James, Lazarus, Margaret, Lazarus), b. in Hanover, Luzerne county, Pa. ; d. there about 1830. She m. Abraham Thomas, and they had issue (sur- name Thomas): i. Emily, m. Col. Washington Lee, and they had issue (surname Lee): Bessie- Campbell, m. Dr. William Morton, James- Francis, m. Madge Swetland, Mary-Josephine, m. Bruce Price, Ella-Headley, d. inf., Emma- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 149 Thomas, m. Benjamin Barroll, and Charles- William, m. Lilly Doolittle. ii. Martha, m. Joseph C. Rhodes, and the} 7 had issue (surname Rhodes) : Clubine-Lee, Clementine-Thomas, and Helen- Headley, m. Walter Meek. Hi. Clementine, d. unm. iv. Frances, d. unm. v. Helen, m. John Boyd Headley, and they had issue (surname Headley) : Annie-Latona, d. in inf., William- Thomas, m. Kate P. Freese, John- Boyd, and Nellie-Boyd. vi. Latona, d. unm. The Umholtz Family. We are not entirely satisfied as to the orthography of this surname. Many of the old records have it Imholtz, some Omholtz, and others Umholtz. We are of the opinion that the former is the correct orthography. As the present members of the familj' adhere to the latter it is this nomenclature we shall also employ. Henry Umholtz, with a younger brother, came to this country from Switzerland prior to the Revolution and located in what is now Lykens township, Dauphin county, along the base of Short mountain, about two miles from Gratztown, where John Umholtz now resides. Here they took up quite a large tract of land and commenced farming. The brother entered the army at the outset of the war of the Revolution, in Capt. Will- iam Hendrick's company, and fell in the as- sault on Quebec. Henry was also in service during the war, as appears by the rolls of Captains Hoffman's and Weaver's com- panies. Henry Umholtz married about 1769 his first wife, who was a Miss Rouch. Sometime after her death he married Magdalena Sei- densticker, daughter of Philip Seidensticker, of Bethel township, now Lebanon county. Mr. Umholtz died at an advanced age, and with his two wives are buried at Hoffman's church. His children were as follows : i. John, b. August 11, 1770; was a farmer and resided near Berrysburg. He married Catharine Harman and had a large family. Of these John- Jacob was a major in the Pennsyl- vania militia, and father of Joseph and Jacob now living near Gratz. The latter served as director of the poor a few years ago. ii. Barnhart, b. October 22, 1772 ; d. Au- gust, 1829; was a farmer and resided above Gratztown. He married Catharine Rissinger, and had Mi- chael, Solomon, who resides on or near his father's place, Philip, Susan, m. Jacob Walborn, Anna- Margaret, ni. George Holloback, Catharine, m. Michael Fisher, and Esther, m. Daniel Emanuel. Hi. Michael, b. August 31, 1776; removed to what is now Perry county, where he married and raised a family. iv. John-Philip, b. September 14, 1779. He purchased his father's farm, fol- lowed farming and died April, 1838. He married Anna Maria Willard, daughter of Peter Willard, and had Matthias, who settled in Stark county, 0.; John, m. Mollie Shoff- stall, resided on the old homestead ; Samuel, resided near Gratz ; Chris- tian, removed to Mercer county, Pa.; Susan, m. Daniel Loudenslager ; Catharine, m. Isaac Henninger, of Stark county, 0., and Elizabeth, m. John P. Hoffman. v. Henry, b. September 17, 1783 ; d. De- cember, 1829 ; was a soldier of the war of 1812, followed farming and owned a farm near Isaac Zitlinger's. He married Susan Hoover, daugh- ter of Jacob Hoover, of Hoover's Mill. They had Rebecca, m. Benja- min Gise, father of Capt. Joseph D., Leah, m. George W. Ferree, Polly, m. John Henninger, and Henry, Jr., who for many years was a distin- guished teacher in the " Upper End." vi. Anna- Maria, b. July 12, 1781; m. Peter Yartz. The family of Umholtz have all been sub- stantial and representative farmers of the valley. The Weise Family of Lykens Valley- Adam Weise was born in New Goshen- hoppen, Philadelphia county, Pa., Decem- ber 23,1751. His parents were John George and Eve Weise. They moved from New Goshenhoppen to Heidelberg township, Berks county, Pa., where Adam was brought 150 HISTORICAL REVIEW up in a Christian-like manner in the faith and doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The subject of this sketch was married on the 2d of February, A. D. 1772, to Margaret Elizabeth Wingard, who was born in Heidel- berg township, Berks county, on the loth of March A. D. 1749. Her parents were Lazarus and Catharine Elizabeth Wingard. She be- longed to the Evangelical Presbyterian (Ger- man Reformed) Church. By this marriage there were the following children : i. Catharine- Elizabeth, b. November 21, 1772, in Heidelberg township, Berks county; m. George Gun- drum, April 7, 1795, by Rev. Will- iam Hendel. ii. Ann- Elizabeth, b. April 28, 1774, in Hagerstown, Md. (the family hav- ing removed to that place the pre- vious year); m. Philip Sbaffer, April 5, 1795. He died March 23, 1814, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county. Hi. John, b. August 13, 1776, in Hagers- town ; m. Elizabeth Bordner, daughter of Michael Bordner, of Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, on June 7, 1801. iv. Anna-Mary, b. June 28, 1778, in Hagerstown; m. Michael Shadel November 7, 1797, in Upper Pax- tang township, Dauphin county. v. John- Adam, b. January 24, 1780, in Hagerstown ; m. Eve Bordner, of Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, in the year 1801. His wife died the first year of their marriage, and he was married the second time, to Elizabeth Lebo. Adam Weise served as a sergeant in the Maryland cavalry in the Revolutionary war, enlisting at Hagerstown. He moved with his family from Hagerstown to Upper Pax- tang township, in Lykens Valley, Dauphin county, Pa., in the year 1782. [He settled at this time on the north or south side of Wiconisco creek, on the road (as now known) leading from Cross-Roads to Berrysburg, formerly Hellerstown. According to the best information obtainable, he settled on the north of said creek, on what is generally known as the Elder farm, and very likely he owned the land on both sides of the creek, for he owned three hundred acres or over. When I (his youngest son) was ten or twelve years old, in passing along on that road in' company with old men of the valley, I was shown the place where the} 7 said my father's blacksmith shop had stood, which was a little back in the field from the road, south- west from the old residence, which is still standing, but has been remodeled and re- paired at different times. I was also shown where he had his coal-pit or hearth, which was about a hundred yards slightly north- west from where the shop stood, in the woods. Blacksmiths used nothing but charcoal in those days, and most of them burnt or charred their own coal. It should be remembered, also, that nearly all of what is now Wash- ington and Mifflin townships to the Susque- hanna river was included in.Upper Paxtang township.] vi. John-George, b. Jauuary 7, 1786, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county ; m. Charlotte Moore, 1808. The Indians were very troublesome, and from this and other causes the family re- moved to Bethel township, Berks county, Pa., 1788. vii. Anna-Margaret, b. February 14, 1789, in Bethel township, Berks count} 7 ; m. Michael Shoop, November 6, 1808, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county. viii. Anna- Maria, b. July 21, 1791, in Bethel township, Berks county; m. Abraham Jury, 1811, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county. Mr. Weise moved back to Lykens Valley to the old place in the year 1796, and in 1802 took up his residence in Millersburg, erecting the third house in the town and a blacksmith shop, on the southwest corner of Union and Race streets (now owned by Levi Bowman, Sr.). His anvil was the town clock in the morning for a number of years, so the old people of Millersburg used to say. He was commissioned a justice of the peace by Governor Mifflin February 1, 1799. Re- mained in office over thirty-four years, or until his death in 1833. His wife died on Sunday, March 29, 1818, and was buried on the following Tuesday, in the David's (German Reformed) grave- yard, about three miles northeast of Millers- burg. The funeral attendance was exceed- ingly large, and Revs. J. R. Reily and Nich- olas Hem ping were present. A very appro- priate sermon was preached by Rev. J. R. Reily, from Psalms iv. 8. She reached the age of 69 years and 14 days. They lived DAUPHIN COUNTY. 151 together in matrimony 46 years, 1 month and 26 days. Adam Weise entered into matrimony the second time August 23, 1818, with Mary Kuehly (Keely), widow of George Kuehly, of Swinefordstown, Union county, Pa. (now Middleburg, Snyder county). Her parents were Jacob and Mary Bitterman,from Mont- gomery count}', Pa. She was born March 20, 1765, in Montgomery county. On Sunday evening, September 10, 1820, his second wife died, and was buried the fol- lowing Tuesday in the German Reformed burial ground, alongside his former partner. Her age was 55 years, 5 months and 15 days. Rev. Isaac Gearheart preached on the occa- sion, from the words recorded in Isaiah xxxviii. 1. Mr. Weise entered into matrimony the third time December 10, 1820, with Catha- rine Patton, widow of James Patton, of Swinefordstown, Union county, Pa. (now Middleburg, Snyder county). Her maiden name was Catharine Neiman. She was born November 10, 1785, in Montgomerry county, Pa. Her parents were Conrad and Catharine Neiman. This union was blessed with the following issue: ix. Abel, b. October 3, 1821, in Millers- burg, Dauphin county, Pa. He is still living, a resident of Lykens. x. Hannah, b. February 13, 1823. xi. Frederick-Neiman, b. August 25, 1825, in Millersburg. Adam Weise died October 5, 1833, in Millersburg, after a long and useful life, and was buried by the side of his two de- ceased wives in the graveyard of David's Re- formed church, Upper Paxtang township. Rev. Isaac Gearheart officiated at the funeral. His age was 81 years, 9 months and 12 days. Catharine Weise, surviving relict of Adam Weise, died in Berrysburg, Dauphin county, April 30, 1863, aged 77 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was buried in the ceme- tery of the Evangelical Lutheran and Ger- man Reformed church at Berrysburg. Fu- neral services were held by Revs. Bosler and I. Gearheart. At the death of Adam Weise there were 11 children, 63 grandchildren and 133 great- grandchildren. The descendants of the above record (which is made from a correct trans- lation of the original German by Rev. Mi- chael Lenker) are now scattered in nearly every State of the Union, especially in the West. f. n. w. The Family of Wiggins. I. John Wiggins, son of James and Jean Wiggins, was born about 1680 in the north of Ireland. He came to America about 1738, locating in Paxtang. His name ap- pears on the first assessment list of the North End of Paxtang for 1749. He died in Feb- ruary, 1762. his will being probated the month following. He left" a wife Mary (probably a Barnett) and children as fol- lows : i. James, b. 1706. ii. Jean, b. 1708. Hi. Martha, b. 1710. iv Margaret, b. 1712. 2. v. John, b. 1714; m. Elizabeth . vi. Agnes, b. 1716; m. Thomas Maguire and had a daughter Sarah. At this time it seems as if his youngest children, John and Agnes, with his wife, were the only members of his family in America, for in the disposition of his estate he directs that the other children were to have their share " if they come to this country." -It is probable they came, and afterwards went with the tide of Scotch-Irish immigration southward, as the name appears in A^irginia and the Carolinas. II. John Wiggins (John, James), born in Ireland, in 1714 ; came to America with his parents, and remained on the parental farm. He d. June 12, 1794. He m. Elizabeth , b. in 1716 ; d. June 5, 1784. They are both interred in Paxtang graveyard. Their children were : i. Thomas, b. 1746; d. August, 1798. He studied medicine, and served in the war of the Revolution. Was surgeon of the New Eleventh, Penn- sylvania Line, Col. Thomas Hart- ley, commissioned July 1, 1778. Owing to ill health, due to the pre- vious exposure in the service, he resigned January 23, 1780. ii. John, b. 1748 ; d. October 21, 1830, in Northumberland county. It is said that when a young man he was attacked by a panther on his way home from Paxtang church, and killed the animal with his fists, although he bore the marks of its claws all his life. Hi. Elizabeth, b. 1750. iv. James, b. 1782 ; d. June, 1S05, unm., bequeathing his estate to his sur- viving brother and sisters. 152 HISTORICAL REVIEW v. Jean, b. 1754 ; m., in 1777, Dr. Will- iam Sinionton. vi. Margaret, b. 1756 ; m., March 20, 1787, James Henderson. vii. Mary, b. 1758 ; m. John, brother of Dr. William Sinionton, who had deceased prior to 1805, leaving a son Thomas, viii. Agnes, b. 1760; m. William, son of William and Isabella Brandon, of Hanover, who had deceased prior to 1805, leaving sons, Thomas and James, and daughter Ann, m. James, son of David Pettigrew, who left Hanover about 1792. The Youngs of Hanover, I. Robert Young, an early settler in Hanover township, then Lancaster county, d. about 1749, leaving a wife Kerstine, and children : 2. i. James. 3. ii. John, m. Margery Stewart. II. James Young (Robert), of Hanover, d. in 1772, leaving children : 4. i. William, m. Catharine . 5. ii. James. Hi. John, m. Agnes , and had among others John. iv. Andrew, m. Sarah , and had among others Andrew and Josiah. v. Alexander, d. s. p. III. John Young (Robert), of Hanover, d. in May, 1775, leaving a wife Margery (Stewart), and children : i. Da.vid. ii. Mary, m. James Dixon. Hi. Margaret, m. Samuel Ainsworth. iv. John, v. Margery, vi. George. ' vii. James. 6. viii. William, m. Martha . IV. William Young (James, Robert), of Hanover, d. in January, 1785, leaving a wife Catharine, and children : i. Robert, ii. John. Hi. James. iv. Andrew, m. Margery , and had Margaret, v. Esther. vi. Martha, vii. William. V. James Young (James, Robert), of Han- over, d. in May, 1787, leaving children : i. \_A dau.], m. Samuel Johnson. ii. Elizabeth. Hi. Jane. iv. \_A dau.\ m. William McCauley. v. Margaret, m. James Robinson. vi. Andrew. vii. Sarah, m. John Watt. viii. John, ix. James, x. Alexander. VI. William Young (John, Robert), of East Hanover, d. March 15, 1796, leaving a wife Martha, and children: i. Catharine, b. 1779 ; m. James Bell, b. 1772 ; d. March 6, 1814. ii. Eleanor, b. 1781. Hi. William, b. 1783. iv. John, b. 1785. v. Jane, b. June 1, 1788. vi. James, b. September 14, 1789. vii. Esther, b. April 16, 1791. viii. Robert, b. 1793. CHAPTER VIII. Some of the Industries of the City and County. Apart from Harrisburg being the Capital City of Pennsylvania, there is that which exists within it, and the surrounding towns, to make it of far greater importance — a city of industry. From its earliest existence its location has been such as to invite capital, and it embraces within its industrial estab- lishments, manufactories which in their great success show the financial and com- mercial progress of the city and county more than anything else. The local situation has always been favorable for healthfulness and a desirable place for residence, while the abundant water supply, the railroad facili- ties, and whatever else is necessary for build- ing up a large manufacturing metropolis is found within the county of Dauphin. The markets are unexcelled ; the fertile islands, and plateau along the river, with the beau- tiful and productive valley lying between the North and South mountains, furnish sup- plies more than would be needed for a popu- DAUPHIN COUNTY 153 lation ten times greater than now within the limits of the county. Of the character of the manufacturing enterprises it is needless to speak, and yet, at the same time it is necessary to show what has been accom- plished within a few brief decades. Beginning with the Pennsylvania Steel Company, which was organized in June, 1865, the plant of which now covers 160 acres, one stands in wonderment at the mar- velous strides made in the mechanical world. The construction of the steel plant at what is now the city of Steelton (for city it ought to be termed), was commenced in December, 1865, and was ready for operation in May, 1867. On the 25th day of the same month, the first steel ingots ever produced in Pennsylvania by the Bessemer process were made. The rail mill of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company went into operation May 15, 1868. The importance to the rail- road interests of the country, and to all con- sumers, of the successful commencement, at these works, of the manufacture of steel rails has been very great, and probably no one can appreciate the value to the country of the business which began at these works at that date. During the first years of opera- tion the steel ingots were hammered before rolling in the Forge Department, where they had what was at that time the largest steam hammer in the country. The practice of hammering was continued until December, 1876, when the present Blooming Mill No. 1 went into operation. Since that time the steam hammers have been employed in the production of forgings and other shapes of special steel. In 1875 the company increased its capacity for the production of steel by erecting an open hearth furnace plant. The original open hearth plant was later replaced by one of greatly increased capacity, and the capacity has been increased several times by the addition of new furnaces. The original Bessemer plant, known now as Bessemer No. 1, had two converters, the nominal capacity of five tons each. In 1881 an additional Bessemer plant, known as Bessemer No. 2, was completed and put in operation. This plant has three converters of ten tons ca- pacity each, and was arranged and con- structed on plans which secured great facili- ties for handling material and products, and enabled it to develop great capacity of pro- duction. The company commenced the erection of blast furnaces in 1872 to produce pig iron for their own purposes, and com- 14 pleted No. 1 furnace in 1873, No. 2 fur- nace in 1875, No. 3 furnace in 1883, and No. 4 furnace in 1884. These furnaces are of highly approved designs, with the Whit- well patent hot blast stoves, and have pro- duced outputs of iron comparing favorably with an}' blast furnaces in the country. Rolling mills for making steel bars of the various sizes and shapes, known as " mer- chant bars," were erected in 1882, the plant taking the name of " merchant mill," the product of the same consisting of merchant bars, billets, rail splices, angles, and various other shapes. This plant has been enlarged by the billet mill building, with a large amount of machinery used in finishing the product. In 1885 there was added to the Forge Department a train of rolls of the type known as "universal," driven by a powerful reversing engine, for rolling special qualities of steel into slabs and blooms of dimensions required by manufacturers of plates, etc., and this branch of manufacture has been fully employed. In 1886 an additional mill, called Blooming Mill No. 2, was erected for- the preparation of special steel required by manufacturers of nails, etc., and has also pro- duced a great product. The manufacture of switches, steel rail frogs, crossings, etc., commenced in 1872, and this branch having met with great encouragement from railway managers in various parts of the country, has been enlaiged from time to time. A substantial and handsome brick build- ing 478 feet long and 78 feet wide was erected in 1882, replacing the building pre- viously used for this business, and still greater enlargement having become expedi- ent there was erected a very large addition, consisting principally of one building 210 feet long, 125 wide; another building 144 feet long and 35 feet wide. These buildings have been fitted with the most approved ap- pliances for the production of frogs, switches, &c, and the business has grown to very large proportions, conducted under the title of Frog, Switch and Signal Department. In 1893 a slabbing mill for rolling slabs, plates and other structural material was erected, still further adding to the immensity of the plant. The company next organized a de- partment for the manufacture of bridges, viaducts, roofs, buildings and other construc- tions, under the title of Bridge and Construc- tion Department. Several large buildings have been erected for the purposes of this de- partment, and it has entered upon a very 154 HISTORICAL REVIEW busj' career. Departments for the manufac- ture and removal of various appliances were found necessary at an early day in the his- tory of the compan}', and a foundry, ma- chine shop and smith shop went into opera- tion in 1867. These were enlarged "from time to time with substantial buildings, which at the present day rank among the largest plants of this description in the State, with building appliances in all manner of machine tools and other appliances for the reproduction and repairs of the heaviest class of machinery used in the works. In 1867 the company's yearlv product of steel ingots was 1,005 tons; in 1890 it was 304,488 tons. This gives some idea ofthecompany'sgrowth. In 1890 the product of one day was nearly equal to the whole year's product of 1867. The total product of steel ingots from 1867 to 1895 was four millions, twenty-six thou- sand, eight hundred and four tons! ! Think of this, if you can, and pause while you think. There was a decrease in the output of the years 1891, 1892, 1893 and 1894, owing in part to the general business de- pression and also to a change in the charac- ter of the product. A great proportion of the rails now manufactured are for electric roads, and are much more difficult to make than for steam roads. The immense acreage of the company lies between the Pennsylva- nia railroad, and the Pennsylvania canal. The length of the plot is over a mile and a quarter, and the view presented to those pass- ing in the trains of the Pennsylvania road is one of decided and unusual interest. The tremendous quantities of metal to be seen from the train invariably attract attention, and persons frequently imagine the metal to be held for speculation, until they learn that the monthly requirements are twenty-five to thirty thousand tons. The movement of the vast amount of material daily required in the works is a matter requiring extensive facilities, and the companj' has over twenty locomotives of various sizes plying upon tracks equal in extent to upwards of thirty miles of single track railroad. The freight cars received and dispatched in some weeks exceed 2,500, or 400 per day. The pay roll of the company embraces five thousand names, and the annual disbursements for labor is nearty two million dollars. There are over 20,000 persons who have their sup- port directly from this company's disburse- ments for labor alone, and when we consider the disbursements for materials, supplies, &c, and for the freight paid to the railroad companies carrying the materials, &c, and endeavor to estimate the extent to which the material interests of those in various ways related to or in some manner dependent on the successful prosecution of this immense enterprise, we may safely estimate the im- portance of this company's affairs affects a population equal to that of many congres- sional districts. It was computed b} r a re- cognized statistician that the railroad ton- nage due to the transportation of the mate- rials and products of a similar and less im- portant establishment for a year represented more ton miles than the business of the great State of Texas for a corresponding period. The works are reached by the tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad, also by the tracks of the Philadelphia & Reading rail- road. This industry has given birth to a city. Steelton is the outgrowth of the Penn- sylvania Steel Company. Twenty-one years ago the site of the town was nothing but farm lands, to-day it is a bustling community that holds within her corporate limits several other lai'ge industries that would reflect credit upon any metropolis in the country, and which are known from the Atlantic to the Pacific on account of their various products. Steelton is a well built city, mostly of brick, it is also well paved and is equipped with gas, water, electric light and electric railway accommodations. The Steelton high school is one of the best structures in the State; there are palatial residences and comforts, and all the stores and commercial interests are thriving. Samuel Morse Felton founded the enter- prise and organized the Pennsylvania Steel Company. He was born July 17, 1809. At the age of, fourteen he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store in Boston, and while there fitted himself for Harvard College, from which he graduated in 1834, begin- ning the study of law. For the benefit of his health he soon adopted the profession of civil engineering, and in 1838 engaged in railroad construction in New England. In 1845 he became superintendent, and in 1871 he became president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad, and re- moved to Philadelphia. Paralysis com- pelled him to retire in 1865 for a short time. After several months of rest, in con- nection with J. Edgar Thomson, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and others, he took up the manufacture of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 155 steel rails, and the result was the organiza- tion of the Pennsylvania Steel Company. Mr. Felton was elected president, and held that position during his life. He died Jan- uary 24, 18S9, aged nearly 80 years. He was a man of marvelous executive ability, and was deeply interested in the welfare of the company. His genial presence and wise counsel have been greatly missed by former associates, and his memory is highly honored by all who knew him in public and private life. The Pennsylvania Steel Company was fortunate in securing, in 1874, the services of Maj. Luther S. Bent as super- intendent. From the date of his engage- ment by the company the history of the same has been one of continual progress and great prosperity. The devotion with which he managed the multidinous affairs of the company has never been exceeded in any similar enterprise. By his grasp of its affairs, and his foresight, he has been en- abled to conduct it with a success, the fame of which is world-wide. During the latter years of Mr. Felton's life, Major Bent as- sumed the position of general manager and vice-president, and upon the death of Mr. Felton was chosen president and continued such until 1896 when Mr. Edgar C. Felton, son of the first president, was elected. The general superintendent of the companj'is Mr. Harry H. Campbell, who has charge of the practical affairs of the manufacturing depart- ments, and upon his shoulders rests agreat re- sponsibility, which he assumes with the confidence born of success. The president and general manager of the company, Mr. Edgar C. Felton, is the guiding spirit of the company's affairs, a born executive, a master of intricate detail and is possessed of that spirit of public progress so essential to the commercial success of all communi- ties. The Chesapeake Nail Works, Central Iron Works, and the Universal Mill, under prac- tically one management, come next in indus- trial productiveness. The plant of the Chesapeake Nail Works was erected on the present site in the year 1866, by Mr. Charles L. Bailey. Twice since the building was erected misfortune has fallen upon it. In 1878 a terrible explosion occurred, partially demolishing the machinery and buildings. It was subsequently rebuilt, only to undergo the same misfortune by fire in September, 1882. Mr. Bailey, not disheartened, deter- mined to carry on the business, rebuilt the plant on a larger scale. Under one immense roof are now to be found a puddle mill, plate mill,, nail factoiy, blacksmith department, etc. The various buildings of this plant cover a space of about four acres. The com- pany employs 400 men, skilled and experi- enced in the manufacture of iron and steel nails and tack plates. There are 103 nail machines in operation, and an immense warehouse, capable of storing 16,000 kegs of nails. The Central Iron Works has long enjoyed a reputation for superior quality of iron and steel boiler plates. Both are used all over the country in the largest boiler shops, bridge building and locomotive works, and by consumers generally. Their plant is one of the largest and most complete in the United States. It consists of two three-high plate mills, with all the necessary adjuncts, of the most modern construction, of large capacity (25,000 tons annually) and capable of rolling almost any sized plates required. They have also added a new universal mill, the largest and most complete of its kind, capable of making plates 42 inches wide and of any lengths and thickness required. Capacity, about 50,000 tons annually. Their business extends to all parts of the United States, from Maine to California. The mills cover several acres, the universal mill being 200 feet wide by 4U0 feet long, the entire building being made of steel. The plant is equipped throughout with machinery of the latest modern construction, having its own electric light and power plant for lighting and running its large electric cranes. The mill is second to none, and has the reputa- tion of manufacturing the best of all kinds of iron and steel used in the construction of bridges, buildings, &c. The Universal Mill was built in the year 1892, it being the largest and best equipped mill of its kind in the country. The Uni- versal Mill is engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of bridge construction iron and steel, which is shipped to all parts of the United States from Maine to San Francisco. Large shipments are made to the New Eng- land States, where the demand for the pro- duct of the mill is steadily increasing. This concern has just completed an immense con- tract for a firm in San Francisco, which will go down in the annals of commercial history as an example of progress in mechanical skill seldom, if ever, equalled. The Uni- versal Mill occupies a building 150 feet wide 156 HISTORICAL REVIEW and 500 feet long, the roof of the same being entirely of iron. The capacity of the mill is 200 tons of finished steel per day. . The plant is equipped throughout with machinery of the latest improved kind, capable of roll- ing out plates 100 feet long, 42 inches wide, in gauge from three-eighths of an inch to one inch in thickness. The Universal Mill has turned out 256 tons of finished steel in twenty-four hours. This is wonderfully quick work, considering the immense weight. The plant has its own electric motors and dyna- mos, which furnish power for running large electric cranes and manufacturing electric light for themselves, the Central Iron Works and the Chesapeake Nail Works. The mill is also equipped with two immense cranes having a capacity of lifting twenty tons and carrying the same to any place in the mill — to the distance of 500 feet if necessar}'. Be- sides electric and hydraulic cranes used for lifting and unloading steel slabs, ingots, cars, etc., there are a number of overhead travel cranes with 36 and 65 feet spans. In this department are two large Todd reversing en- gines 30x60, also pumps used for hydraulic pressure, which can give 900 pounds pressure to the square inch. In the electrical depart- ment, besides test motors, there is a battery of ten boilers of 100-horse power each. The mill is second to none, and has the reputa- tion of manufacturing the best and all kinds of iron and steel used in the construction of bridges, etc. The Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works was incorporated in 1891, previous to which time it was the Harrisburg Car Manu- facturing Company. The main building, the machine shop, pattern shop, yards, of- fices, etc., cover between three and four acres. The annual output of the concern is large, and the pay roll presents a formid- able array of figures. The number of the employed varies from three hundred to four hundred, all of whom are skilled me- chanics, drawing salaries that are in keeping with their skill. A large portion of the trade of the company is handled by New York, Philadelphia and Boston concerns. Among the many large contracts on hand may be mentioned one for two eight-hundred horse- power engines at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. They have just completed a large contract for the Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Scotland, Pa., and are also engaged upon a large contract for the Philadelphia, Castle Rock & West Ches- ter Electric Railway. The company manu- factures the Weitmeyer Patent Furnace, which saves from 15 to 20 per cent, in fuel. This furnace is to be seen under hun- dreds of boilers. The scope of the work of this concern is so great that a detailed list of its many products would be too long for a single perusal, and a few will be mentioned. The company is prepared, with endless beau- tifully executed cuts and engravings, to sup- ply all information of whatsoever kind re- garding their goods and correspondence is solicited. A superb set of cuts, executed upon the finest calendered card paper will be sent upon application to consulting engineers, architects, electricians and purchasers. They are pleased to submit them as a suggestion of the most advanced work in the line of au- tomatic engines, simple and compound, and especially their happy adaptation to direct- connected electric generators. A large num- ber of the Harrisburg Ide and Ideal engines, direct-connected, are now in operation — a method that will probably prevail in the near future for all first-class installations. Owing to the large variety of sizes of Ide and Ideal, or side and center-crank engines, the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works is prepared to meet all requirements for elec- tric light and railway work, direct-connected or otherwise. In all the conventional and essential characteristics of automatic regu- lation, stability, good workmanship and economy, these engines are not excelled. In addition to the positive and constant lubrica- tion of the Ideal engine, it enjoys the unique distinction of being the only self-oiling hori- zontal steam engine in the world — self-oiling without the parts being submerged in oil, without waste or throwing oil either upon the floor or belts, or if direct-connected, into the generator, and its ability to do uninter- mitted work, absolutely noiseless in opera- tion and economy in oil are all features not obtained in any other engine. In this respect the Ideal has no peer and recognizes no com- petitor. Over 1,500 Ide and Ideal engines are in use, aggregating over 200,000 horse- power! Catalogues will be furnished upon application for simple and compound engines, boilers, etc. The Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works has an endless variety of beautifully printed, engraved and half-tone matter, all of which is to enlighten the trade. This concern has a printed list over twenty feet long, in nonpareil type and unleaded, which contains the names of the firms that have purchased Ide and Ideal engines, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 157 includes the West Indies, Brazil, France, Sweden, Canada, British Columbia, Africa, etc. It is a splendid enterprise, and we are pleased to announce the fact to the commercial world. The company does steam engineering in all its branches and contracts for complete steam power plants, boilers, tanks, stacks, etc., and is the sole manufac- turer of the Harrisburg Double Engine Steam Road Roller. Harrisburg may well be proud of such an industry. The oldest of the large industrial estab- lishments is that of the W. 0. Hickok Man- ufacturing Company. This company was established in the year 1848 by the late W. 0. Hickok, and no other concern in Penn- sylvania lias given such a unique representa- tion as this company, whose manufactures are shipped to all parts of the civilized world. The plant of this industry covers nearly two acres of ground, requiring over 40,000 square feet of floor space in order to meet all the re- quirements of their increasing trade. The company is engaged in the wholesale manu- facture of paper ruling machines, Jones' sig- nature presses, Hickok roller backers, Hickok knife grinding machine, Hickok book saw- ing machine, Hickok gilding presses, Hickok standing presses, Hickok table shears, Hickok paging machine, Hickok numbering ma- chine, Hickok round cover cutter, Hickok rotary board cutter, etc., bookbinders' ma- chinery, full bindery outfits and so on until the list of the vastly useful and particularly well-made products of the company seems interminable. During the past three years the company had a large number of orders from the Old World. The trade in this coun- try embraces every town and city of promi- nence from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from Maine to the Gulf. The machine de- partment building, foundry, offices, etc., pre- sent an impressive view of commercial sta- bility and progress and, as was noted before, cover one and a half acres of ground. The machine department, on North street, is 50x150 feet in dimensions. The basement is half used for roughing out the lumber used, and half for the storage of iron pipe and bar irons; the first floor as the machine depart- ment; second floor wood working depart- ment; third floor painting, varnishing and storage. The first floor is used as a machine works, and the second is a store room, etc. The company employs over a hundred peo- ple, all experienced in their various depart- ments, who are engaged the year through. The capital stock of the company is $250,000- and the office is a scene of busy people trans- acting the business of a large and particu- larly successful company. W. O. Hickok, the founder of the concern, and later its pres- ident after its incorporation, was for a long time an invalid, died in 1891, at quite an ad- vanced age, deeply mourned by the many who had become acquainted with his sym- pathetic personality and his broad views of humanity. Before he passed away he made a stipulation in his will to the effect that he wanted the W. O. Hickok Manufacturing Company to maintain its present firm title so long as the business shall exist. In the machinery building all the works and ma- chines are operated by electric power, which gives better results than steam. The plant is also lighted throughout \>y means of elec- tricity. The Lalance and Grosjean Manufacturing Company erected the rolling mill depart- ment of their giant enterprise in Harrisburg, in 1892. With imposing ceremonies the establishment was opened in February, 1893. The Harrisburg plant covers over four acres of ground. The first structure erected was 220 by 280 feet, but so grand was the success of the undertaking that an annex 80 by 160 feet was soon added, thus making the entire plant 288 by 380 feet. All work is now ex- ecuted under one roof, but in different de- partments and under a splendidly systematic method. A bar mill, sheet mill, tin mill and appointments, a 5,000 pound steam hammer, two run-out fires, four charcoal fires, immense pair of bar shears, three double shears, three large engines and a bat- tery of ten boilers of 125,000 horse power and which consumes 175 tons of coal per week, are a few of the expensive equipments of the plant. The concern gives employ- ment to over 225 hands, which, using the accepted average, makes 1,125 people who derive their subsistence from the products of the enterprise. Concerns of this character are of great moment to the local retail trade and are of paramount importance to the local property owners. The company man- ufactures tin plate and "black plate," which is shipped to their immense plant at Wood- haven, L. I., where they employ from 1,400 to 1,800 people, and where tin plate and black steel iron sheets are converted into all kinds of cooking utensils, and which are sold all over the civilized world. The out- put of the company is tremendous and the 158 HISTORICAL REVIEW names of Lalance and Grosjean are syno- nyms of progress in every household where order and neatness reign. The Harrisburg Manufacturing Company was organized in 1889 and incorporated June 10, 1895, the capital stock being $100,- 000. The manufacture of boilers for steam and hot water, heating and for power is the business of the concern, the specialties being star water tube, volcano water tube, star gas burner, horizontal tubular and vertical boilers. The company's boilers are applied to all manner and styles of engines, and have many points of vantage that can best be understood by perusing its catalogue, whichgives in detail what must necessarily be omitted in a comparatively brief article. The Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Company has acquired a plant equipped throughout with the most modern tools and appliances of such general perfection that they are unsurpassed either as to facilities or the character of their pro- duct. The company is specially equipped for the manufacture of complete and perfect boilers of the styles mentioned before. The boilers of this company have been brought up to the very highest standard, both as to workmanship and efficiency, and the com- pany respectfully invites careful considera- tion of all claims in this direction. Know- ing that their efforts have been recognized and appreciated in the past, it is the aim of the company to maintain the highest standard, and to excel, if possible, the well-established character of their product, keeping, in all respects, alive to the spirit and requirements of the times. The trade of the company extends throughout the length and breadth of the land, and their boilers are in great favor with all who have used them — the rapidity with which they gather steam, their safety and their tremendous powers of re- sistance in the matter of pressure and their almost indestructible qualities have made them prime favorites in the manufactories of America. The quality of boiler iron used is tested by the latest recognized and ap- proved methods, and when in the shape of the finished product is as near perfection as human skill, ingenuity and money can bring it. The company employs sixty peo- ple in the conduct of their business, and oc- cupies a very large three-story brick struc- ture, which contains the office, foundry and general work rooms. The firm also makes a specialty of general repairs, and in this line probabl}' do more than any similar con- cern in this entire section of the State. The Paxton and Steelton Flouring Mill Company was incorporated in February, 1891, for the manufacture of high grade flour, assuming control at once, through a lease for a term of years, of the Paxton Flour Mills, of Harrisburg, and the Steelton Flour- ing Mills, of Steelton. The Paxton Mills, owned by the estate of James McCormick; dec'd, in 1862 succeeded the Eagle Mills, and increased its daily capacity from fifteen barrels to one hundred barrels. In 1879 the old frame building was torn down, and the present large stone mill erected and fitted out for the burr process, with a daily capacity of 350 barrels, but in 18S0 the mill was changed from the old burr process to the new roller process — being the first mill in Pennsylvania to adopt the roller process — with a daily capacity of 500 barrels ; since then the capacity has been gradually in- creased to meet the demands of its trade, until it is now 750 barrels. The leading brands of this mill are " Paxton " and " Hoffer's Best," which have been on the local markets since 1862 and 1880 respec- tively, and " Castilla," which has been on foreign markets since 1868. The entire plant at the Paxton Mills consists of engine and boiler house, 40x40, and mill proper, 64x85, five stories high, warehouse, 64x85, one story high, all built of heavy limestone; elevator, six stories high, built of stone and slated frame, with capacity of 80,000 bushels. Also a cooper plant, consisting of a stock house, 50x120, two stories high ; two barrel houses with a storage capacity of 15,000 barrels ; a factory 30x120, fitted up with the most improved machinery, with a daily capacity of 1,500 barrels. The Steelton Mill was built in 1882, by The Steelton Flouring Mills Company, fitted up with a full roller process, with a daily capacity of 500 barrels, but has since been increased to 750 barrels. The leading brands of this mill for local trade are " Hercules," "Pearl," and "Stella," and for export, "Crystal," which have been on the market since 1883. The entire plant of the Steelton Mill consists of a brick engine and boiler house, 54x62, brick mill building, 62x74, five stories high, one brick warehouse, 50x78, three stories high, and one warehouse built of frame and corrugated iron, 34x120, one-story high, one slated-frame elevator, 40x62, five stories high, and cooper building, now used for barrel storage, with a capacity DAUPHIN COUNTY. 159 for 10,000 barrels. In its various depart- ments this company employs 150 men. In 1885 the Boll Brothers Manufacturing Company established its enterprise, and a company incorporated in 1893. For eight years it had been known as the Harrisburg Woven Wire Mattress Company. Its author- ized capital was §100,000. The company occupies a splendid five-story brick building with dimensions 40x180 feet, which is equipped throughout with all the latest im- proved machine^ for the special manufac- ture of their several grades of intricate and beautiful workmanship. There are some seventy people employed, and the represent- atives on the road cover the New England and Middle and Southern States. There are few thoroughly first-class, completely stocked furniture concerns in the country that do not handle the splendid goods of Boll Broth- ers Manufacturing Company. The goods sell themselves ; their beauty, solidity and intricate workmanship being silently elo- quent. of the merits of the same. Losses by fire in no way impeded the progress of the company, whose able president, Mr. Charles Boll, seems fitted by nature to surmount difficulties that would discourage most men of his years — he is not yet thirty — and to gather strength from his misfortunes. The building and equipment are models in every particular, the system that has been evolved is perfection itself. The fifth floor of the factory is devoted to a feather purifying de- partment, which is unique and original, being one of the latest and improved pro- cesses. The model picking room, on the fourth floor, has a granolithic floor, and is lined with asbestos, thus avoiding any possi- bility of fire. Here the material is carefully sorted and picked. The latest improved machinery is employed, notably Boll's cotton curler, which gives the company the exclu- sive franchise to manufacture curled cotton mattresses. The first floor is devoted to the elegant offices and immense sample room, where a sample of every product of the com- pany is kept to show customers. The man- agers are all practical men, educated in every detail of the business and all work and material are subjected to their personal inspection and direction. Every brass and iron bedstead, spring mattress, etc., made by the company meets every requirement of the trade, which explains t he high appreciation in which dealers and the public hold their goods. The company manufactures only for the wholesale trade. Reference has already been made to the early development of the Lykens Valley coal regions, and in this connection it is im- portant to refer again to these celebrated mines in the upper end of Dauphin county. The Lykens Valley coal is mined by two coal companies, the Short Mountain of Wic- onisco, and the Summit Branch of Williams- town, both collieries now being controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The two collieries employ over 2,000 men and boys, who are paid on the third Satur- day of each month for all work done during the previous month. Thomas M. William's is superintendent of both collieries. The following table shows the output for the present year, 1896, up to August 15, together with the amount shipped in 1895 to the same day, giving increase and decrease of each colliery : WEEK. YEAR. Short Mountain. . 4.794 17 155,332 19 Last year, .... 4.497 08 116,321 09 Increase, .... 297 09 39,011 lo Williamstown, . . 4,925 11 177,603 17 Last year, .... 6,242 06 214,212 09 Decrease,. . . . 1,316 15 36,608,12 Total amount. . . 9.720 08 332,936 16 Last year, .... 10,739 14 33o',533 18 The Hummelstown Brownstone Companv was established in 1867, and the quarries, lo- cated about three miles from that enterprising town, have been worked for thirty years past. For the last eighteen years, hoVever, they have been more extensively operated, owino- to the change of ownership and the business facilities and enterprise of the new manage- ment. The plant consists of a railroad of some three and a-half miles, with extensive sidings, four locomotives and a number of freight and passenger cars. There is a large stone saw mill of thirteen gangs, with a large stonecutter shop, thoroughly equipped with rub wheels and ten stone planers, together with all necessary appliances for doing first- class cut stone work. There are four quarry openings, with some thirty steam hoist der- ricks, and in prosperous times the number of men employed has amounted to about 600. The capacity of the quarries is prac- tically unlimited, and in the summer season as many as forty cars of stone have been shipped in one day. Perchance no similar 160 HISTORICAL REVIEW quarries in the United States are so thoroughly equipped in every respect with machinery and proper appliances, and these quarries are recognized as amongst the largest in the United States. The building stone taken therefrom is of the most durable character, and the climate does not seem to have any effect upon it. It may be proper to state that Professor Pond, who made an analysis of the brownstone, says that in comparison it is placed among the best, as far as the chemical determination of the constituents is capable of indicating, while Professor Reber, in testing the stone for compression states, that the crushing strain averaged over seven hundred tons to the square foot, showing that the stone is of excellent quality for building purposes. It ma}' be well said that the Brownstone Company has been one of the most successful in the State of Penn- sylvania, due to the fact of its high grade and excellence as building material. In the month of May, 1880, there was es- tablished at Middletown an industry which advanced with such marvelous strides thatit has developed into the largest manufacturing pipe and tube works in the United States, if not in the world. The new plant started with about seventy-five men, which rapidly increased until with the supplemental plant at Youngstown, Ohio, two thousand persons are employed. The magnitude of the Ameri- can Tube and Iron Company, at Middle- town, must be seen to be properly estimated. The mills are equipped to make all dimen- sions of pipe. The sizes of pipe made in the butt mills run from 1-16 inch diameter to 1\ inches diameter, whilst the sizes made in the lap mill range from 1J inches diameter to 20 inches diameter. A large galvanizing works filled with three immense baths is in constant operation galvanizing pipes. Three car loads of spelter are used per week for this purpose. This department is kept so busy that it was found absolutely necessary to en- large it, and it was only recently that changes were made which increased its output fifty per cent., thus giving employment to addi- tional workmen. As it is not proposed to bring within the scope of this notice the methods of manufacturing pipe, no mention can be made of the many departments and buildings wherein pipes, tubes and fittings pass through the various stages of manufac- ture before being ready for market. It is the admirable equipment of these mills and their mechanical departments that has ever distin- guished the American Tube and Iron Com- pany from other pipe concerns, and enables it to undertake successfully special lines of work requiring the highest engineering knowledge and skill to develop and apply the same with the greatest accuracy of de- tail. This is one of the reasons why, during the dullest business seasons when all trade seems to flag, the mills are able to keep their large army of workmen fully employed; a body of men keenly alive to the value of steady employment, and for whose welfare they have made ample assurance. For the character of work the American Tube & Iron Company could easily claim supremacy. Several years ago, by way of illustration, the mill was running day and night for about one hundred miles of eight- inch pipe to convey natural gas from the Indiana fields to Chicago. Six of the largest pipe concerns of the United States endeav- ored to meet the rigorous requirements of this company, but unsuccessfully. Every gas and oil field has the pipe manufactured by this company in use. Among its largest customers is the Standard Oil Companj', for whom it has furnished hundreds of miles of pipe. The Sandwich Islands and other prominent countries have afforded promis- ing fields for the production of this great in- dustry. For the great success of these works much is due to the enterprise and energy of the Mathesons. Apart from this mammoth industry there are other enterprises at Middletown, which in •prosperous times have added very much to the progress of that thriving town. It has always been an important manufacturing center, and contains within and around it all the elements to make it a great industrial point. For a period of nearly forty years the Mc- Cormick estate has had control and manage- ment of the Paxton furnaces, which in the flush times of the iron trade have been suc- cessfully carried on, and the production of iron profitable demonstrated. The capacity of these furnaces is about twelve hundred tons of pig iron per month. In connection with these furnaces there is a rolling mill which has been one of the most successful enterprises in this locality. The main build- ings cover an area of ground, 250 by 160 feet, while the puddle mill has a large num- ber of double puddling fornaces and a ca- pacity of about 150 tons per week. The Jackson Manufacturing Company WM. H. EGLE, M. D. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 163 was established in 1880 with a paid up capi- tal of $50,000, but owing to the vast increase of business, in 1889 the stock was increased to §100,000. The company has a large and substantial building which extends a whole block, from New Fourth street to Fulton street along Boyd avenue. The plant throughout is equipped with all the latest ap- pliances and improved machinery, including heating furnaces, hydraulic presses, drills, etc. The reputation of the Jackson Manufactur- ing Company is not only confined to the United States, but extends throughout North and South America, and across the waters. They construct the highest grade, scientifi- cally, steel wheelbarrows for all purposes, used by mills, large industries, miners, rail- roads, public works, etc. At present twenty- five experienced hands are employed at these works. During the busy season this num- ber is doubled. A few years ago this com- pany received a medal and diploma from the Exposition University at Barcelona, Spain.. To show how the varied manufacturing industries thrive and succeed at Harrisburg, we need only refer, in conclusion, to the manufacturing of shoes. The establishments of Forney Brothers & Company, Bay Shoe Company, and the Harrisburg Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company, with two others, incorporated, whose combined pro- ducts are valued at nearly a half million of dollars, go to show how successful these en- terprises have proven to be in the Capital City. Although the foregoing industrial estab- lishments are more prominent owing to their extensive works and the large sum of money invested therein, still there are other indus- trial concerns intimately connected with the prosperity of Harrisburg whose total value of stock and machinery with the other pro- ductiveness amounts in value to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Limited as we must necessarily be, only an epitome of the indus- tries of a large manufacturing city, like Har- risburg, can be given. Its unequalled ad- vantages, its facilities for transportation, in the midst of one of most productive regions in America, give to Harrisburg a supremacy offered by no other city or town in the American Union. Capital has been invited, capital has located its establishments, and capital has received its rich reward. Closely allied to the various industries are the bank- ing institutions of the city. The various financial institutions havj always been of conservative management. And the new Harrisburg, and newer Steel ton, with ten millions of dollars in their banks, show alike to capitalists, manufacturers, and skilled labor that no better financial institutions and greater manufacturing enterprises exist anywhere. 15 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA -OF- DAUPHIN COUNTY. Hills, Stephen, the architect of the State Capitol of Pennsylvania, was the fifth child of John and Sarah (Lewis) Hills, who were married in December, 1755, and had a family of seven sons and a daughter. Stephen, the fourth son, was born at Ashford, Kent county, England, August 10,1771. According to the custom of the times, he was " bound out for seven years" and apprenticed to a local house- wright, living in his "master's" family until his twenty-first birthday. In 1794 he mar- ried Margaret Ash by, of Pluckley, a parish village about five miles from Ashford. He was the first of five brothers who came to America, arriving at Boston in either 1796 or 1797. His brothers Richard and William joined him in 1801, and subsequent to his departure for this city, about 1802, his broth- ers George and Joseph, and their widowed mother, came to the United States and settled in the capitol of New England. While a resident of Boston he was actively engaged in business and built several houses. The building erected for his own home in 1799, in what was then the outskirts of the town, still stands in what is now a very thickly settled part of Boston. The city's geographi- cal center has passed it, and is now nearly a mile beyond its location. At how early a date he became a resident of Harrisburg is not known to his New England relatives, but it is believed that he built many of the houses of that city which were erected in the earlier part of the present century. His plans for the capitol of Pennsylvania were adopted, and he was the builder as well as the archi- tect of that edifice, the cornerstone of which was laid May 31, 1819. While on a visit to England his wife, Mar- garet Hills, died at Harrisburg, on Sunday, August 4, 1822, in the 51st year of her age, leaving four children. Sarah, who married November 26, 1821, Samuel White, and sub- sequently removed to Indianapolis, where she was living in 1845, and three sons, John, Stephen, and Thomas. Before returning to America Mr. Hills again married, and was for a short time once more a resident of Har- risburg. About 1825 he went to England for the last time and remained there about eleven years, and in the winter of 1836-7 re- turned to the United States. He is described by those who knew him at this tinqe as a man of large frame, weighing about two hun- dred and fifty pounds. In the spring of 1837 he went to Jefferson city to build the capitol for the State of Missouri. The plans made for the Pennsylvania structure were accepted for this edifice, and so closely followed that the building was practically a duplicate of his earlier work. Immediately following the completion of the capitol, he commenced the erection of the university at Columbia, in that State, and finished his contract in the spring of 1843. He then retired from his profession and went to his farm in the west- ern part of Illinois (about twelve miles from St. Louis'). Here he died, October 17, 1844, leaving a widow and her children, two daugh- ters and a son ; and a son, daughter, and six grandchildren as descendants of himself and Margaret Ashby, his first wife. Stewart, Samuel, son of Samuel Stewart, born in the count}' Down, Ireland, was brought to Pennsylvania in the emigration of his father's family in 1735, and on com- ing of age settled as a farmer in Hanover township, Lancaster county, now West Han- over, Dauphin county, Pa., about 1750. His warrant for one hundred acres of land was dated May 17, 1754, and in an " assessment for the King's use, 1759, Samuel Stuart" is taxed five shillings. This township, estab- lished in 1737 and named in honor of the reigning family of Great Britain, almost ex- clusively settled by Scotch-Irish Presbyte- rians, was on the then frontier and contigu- ous to the Kittatinny mountains. From the date of his settlement therein, in 1754, until 1764, on account of its proximity to the wil- derness, it was subject to Indian raids and depredations from which the inhabitants suf- fered fearfully in their persons and property, 166 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA often being compelled to abandon their homes and fly for safety. This state of af- fairs continued until the massacre in Lan- caster of the Conestoga Indians, who were the aiders and abettors of these outrages. A public meeting of the citizens of Hanover township, June 4, 1774, has gone into his- tory, showing the earliest recorded movement toward independence, and, when the Revo- lutionary war began, the liberty-loving and patriotic Scotch-Irish of Hanover were found faithful and active participants. Samuel Stewart entered as a private, serving in Col. Timothy Green's battalion for the defense of the frontier, and, in June 6, 1776, in Capt. James Rodgers' company of Lancaster county associators, "destined for the camp in the Jerseys." On the erection and organization of the county of Dauphin, in 1785, we find him upon the first grand jury, composed of prominent citizens. A Presbyterian by birth and a supporter of the old Hanover church, founded in 1735, and situated eleven miles east of Harrisburg, the records show that on " November 2, 1788, Samuel Stewart and Nancy Stewart, his wife, were admitted to the Lord's table." Samuel Stewart died Septem- ber 16, 1803, and was buried in Hanover church graveyard. He was a large man, weighing two hundred and thirty pounds, six feet in height, eyes blue and complexion fair. His surviving wife, Agnes Calhoun, and his son, Samuel Elder Stewart, were the executors named in his will. He married, first, Nancy Templeton, daughter of Robert and Agnes Templeton, of Hanover; died 1788, and buried in old Hanover church graveyard. Samuel Stewart married, sec- ondly, in 1789, Agnes (Nancy) Calhoun, born 1763 ; died August 29, 1823 ; buried in the cemetery at Graysville, Huntingdon county, Pa.; daughter of William and Hannah Cal- houn, of Paxiang township, Dauphin county, Pa. On the death of her husband in 1803, she purchased a farm in West Hanover town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., adjoining the farm of Robert Stewart, ten miles east of Har- risburg, on the Jonestown road, where she remained until the spring of 1813, when she removed to Spruce Creek, Centre county, Pa. Hill, Samuel, son of Arundel and Char- lotte Hill, was born in 1765 in England. His ancestors belonged to one of the repre- sentative families of that country. He re- ceived a good English and classical educa- tion, and learned the trade of clock and watchmaker in London. He came to Penn- sylvania about 1785, and shortly afterwards established himself in business at Harris- burg, Pa. He was a skilled and ingenious workman. He was quite prominent in the early affairs of the new town, and was among the first to jump into the water to tear down the obnoxious mill-dam in the Paxtang creek, in 1795. He was a volunteer in Captain Reitzell's company on the expedi- tion westward in 1794; and twice visited England on matters connected with his father's estate, then considered quite an undertaking; and what particularly dis- tinguished his last visit was his reception by his fellow-citizens of Harrisburg on his return, which was an ovation showing what a strong hold he had upon his friends in America. He died very suddenly, while sitting in his chair on Monday evening, November 6, 1809, aged 44 years, and the Oracle of Dauphin speaks of his loss to the community as " irreparable." Mr. Hill mar- ried at Harrisburg, February 3, 1790, Nancy Beatty, daughter of James. Beatty and his wife Alice Ann Irwin. She was born May 2, 1771, at Bally Red-Ednagound, county Down, Ireland, and died May 7, 1839, at Steuben ville, 0. Worrall, James, is a native of Limerick, Ireland, the son of John Worrall, of that city, merchant, who failed in business in conse- quence of some decree of the first Napoleon. He had cargoes of provisions on the ocean, and when the continental ports were closed against them they had to be sacrificed or rot in the ships, a fate which bankrupted their owner. He then emigrated to this country, and being a man of education he began teaching, in which occupation he successfully continued until his death, at Philadelphia, in 1S45. He left a large family, of whom James was the eldest. The latter entered the establishment of Carey, Lea & Co., book- sellers, where he remained several years, when he secured a position on an engineer corps under Judge F.'.W. Rawle. The first rod Mr. Worrall ever held was on a railroad in Northumberland county in 1831, and strauge to say, the road was only commenced to be built in 1882, more than half a century later than its preliminary survey. He con- tinued with Judge Rawle into 1832. In 1833, under Judge Benjamin Wright, one of the engineers of the Erie canal, he assisted in making the surveys and maps of the great DAUPHIN COUNTY. 167 St. Lawrence canal, between Prescott and Cornwall. He then joined the engineer corps on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, where he remained two years. In the fall of 1835 he helped Colonel Schlatter on a survey across New Jersey for a railroad from Trenton to New Brunswick, which, through the opposition of the Camden and Amboy railroad, was never built. Mr. Worrall then took service on the James river and Kanawha canal, under Judge Wright, consulting engi- neer, and Charles Ellet, Jr., constructing engineer. He was subsequently called back to Pennsylvania by Hother Hage to make a survey over the Alleghany mountains on a line from the Cumberland Valley to Pitts- burgh. He was given the division from Bedford across the mountains as far as the Laurel Hill, a reconnoissance from thence to Greensburg, and again a survey from the latter point to the Youghiougheny at the mouth of the Sewickly. This was in 1838, and here Mr. Worrall first showed his skill and judgment, but the fact of their existence was not to be discovered until some forty- five years afterwards, when the highest en- gineering ability of the year 1S82 was called upon for an opinion on the location then made; they unanimously pronounced it the true location for the road, the South Penn- sylvania, and adopted it without hesitation. There was some difficult engineering sug- gested by Colonel Worrall east of Bedford upon which the syndicate of engineers was called upon to pronounce, which also they unanimous^ approved. It is questionable whether it would not have been hard to find, in the early history of engineering, an engi- neer, who, locating a road upon a single ex- amination, so marked it as that the improved science of forty years later adopted it as the best without hesitation. He was afterwards engaged with Milnor Roberts as principal assistant engineer in the Erie extension of the Pennsylvania canal ; in 1844 he became interested with others in canal and railroad contracts in the United States and Canada. In 1850 he was chief engineer of the Union canal, where he continued until the comple- tion of its enlargement, when he became principal engineer on the western division of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad. Upon the completion of this work he returned to Harrisburg. After the year 1861 he acted as clerk in the quartermaster's department during the war. At the close of the Rebellion he was again engineering across the State for projected routes to the West ; afterwards on a canal survey in Illinois, returning to Penn- sylvania in 1869, since which period he has been prominently identified with the fishery commission of the State, and to him much that has been accomplished in that direction is due. Graydon, Mrs. Rachel (Marks), was a native of the Island of Barbadoes, and the eldest of four daughters. Her father, Mr. Marks — engaged in the West India trade — was of German birth ; her mother a native of Glasgow, Scotland. At the age of seven years her parents removed to Philadelphia, where Rachel was educated. She formed the ac- quaintance and married, about 1750, Alex- ander Graydon, a native of Longford, Ire- land, doing business at that time in the old town of Bristol, Bucks county, Pa. At this period the celebrated Dr. Baird wrote of her that she was "the finest girl in Philladelphia, having the manners of a lady bred at court." At the opening of the war of the Revolu- tion her oldest sons enlisted in the patriot army — one of whom, Alexander, has re- corded in the " Memoirs of a Life Passed in Pennsylvania" much concerning the ma- ternal affection, the fortitude and patriotic spirit of an American matron. Taken pris- oner at the capture of Fort Washington, the devoted mother, accomplished, by personal appeals, the parole of Captain Graydon. During the major part of the Revolution, Mrs. Graydon resided at Reading, and while there her house was " the seat of hospitality, and the resort of numerous guests of dis- tinction, including officers of the British army who were there stationed as prisoners of war." The Baron de Kalb was often there; and between her own and General Mifflin's family there was a strong intimacy existing. When the county of Dauphin was organized, the appointment of her son, Alexander, as prothonotary, occasioned her removal to Harrisburg. She was a lad}' much devoted to her family, and yet, in the early days of this city, she was prominent in deeds of love and charity. She died at Har- risburg at the residence of her son on the 23d of January, 1807, aged 73 years, and is interred in the Harrisbure; cemeterv. Browx, William, of Paxtang, thus desig- nated in the act for the erection of the county of Dauphin to distinguish him from Capt. William Brown, of Hanover, a cousin. 168 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Of the ancestry of tins prominent man and citizen we have the following: John Brown, "the pious carrier" of Muirkirk parish, Ayr- shire, Scotland, was captured by Graham, of Claverhouse, and his troops the first of May, 1685, and ordered to take the oath of conformity, which he refused to do. Claver- house bid him go to his prayers, because he had but a few minutes to live. He did pray with such power that when Claverhouse ordered his men to fire upon him they re- fused, and with a pistol and an oath he blew his brains out, and then turned to the widow and said, "What thinkest thou of thy hus- band now?" She answered, "I ever thought meikle of him, but never so meikle as I do this day." He said, " It were but justice to lay thee beside him." She answered, "If you were permitted, I doubt not but your cruelty would go that length ; but how will you answer for this morning's work?" "To man I can be answerable, and as for God I will take him into my own hand," he replied and rode away. She laid down her child, tied up her husband's head with her apron, stretched out his limbs, covered him with her plaid, and sat down and wept long and bitterly. Without means, without a friend to help, and liable to be persecuted, she was at her wit's end. But God cared for her and removed her to Ireland, where she found friends, and where she married again. From this second marriage sprung the Weir family of our county. John Brown's sons were James and John, both of whom came to America about 1720, the former settling on the Swatara, the latter in Paxtang. A son of John, born 30th of June, 1720, was Will- iam Brown, of Paxtang. He was a promi- nent actor in Provincial and Revolutionary times, a representative man on the frontier, and as might be supposed a zealous Cove- nanter. At his own expense he visited Ire- land and Scotland on behalf of his religious brethren to procure a supply of ministers, and brought over the celebrated divines Lind and Dobbins. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1776, and during its sessions proposed the gradual emancipation of slaves within the Common- wealth, a measure not very favorably re- ceived at the time, but which four years afterwards was enacted into a law. He served again in the Assembly in 1784, and was a member of the Board of Property De- cember 5, 1785. He was afterwards, Octo- ber 2, 1786, appointed one of the commis- sioners to superintend the drawing of the donation land lottery. Mr. Brown died on the 10th of October, 1787, and is buried in Paxtang church graveyard. He was not only an active, earnest and public-spirited Christian, of unquestioned piety of heart, but as a neighbor and citizen generous and kind-hearted, which insured respect and won friendship. He had no children, but to his paternal and loving care are we indebted for the education of his distinguished nephew, Rev. Matthew Brown, LL. D., presi- dent of Washington and Jefferson College. These were the men who a century ago fulfilled the trust confided to them. They were all Scotch-Irish Presbyterians — all save one born in the Paxtang of old — and all save one rest beneath the hallowed God's acre which lies within the shadow of that historic landmark, Paxtang church. The founder and his friends (for they were his warm personal friends) lie within the same enclosure. They were but human, it is true, yet they were men who never shrunk from the fulfillment of duty, and we of to-day in calling up their names and honoring their memories will do well' to follow their ex- ample. Bertram, William, was born February 2, 1674, in the city of Edinburg, Scotland. He received his education in the university of his native place, studied for the ministry, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Ban- gor, Ireland, who gave him "ample testi- monials of his ordination, ministerial quali- fications, and regular Christian conversa- tion." He married, about 1706, Jane Gilles- pie, the widow of Angus McClain, and their children were, John, first, second and third, who died in infancy ; Phebe, died at age of seventeen, and Elizabeth, married James Galbraith. During one of those periodical political excitements in the British Isles, the son disappeared, and his parents, under the impression he had come to America, deter- mined, if possible, to ascertain his where- abouts, and came to Pennsylvania about the year 1730. Failing in their search, they de- cided to remain in this country, and the fol- lowing year we find the Rev. Mr. Bertram unanimously received by Donegal Presby- tery, which he joined. At the same time George Renick presented him an invitation to settle at Paxtang and Derry, which he accepted. He was installed November 17, 1732, at the meeting-house on Swatara. The DAUPHIN COUNTY. 169 congregations then appointed representa- tives, who executed to Bertram the right and title to the "Indian town tract," situated in Hanover township, on the north side of the Swatara, containing three hundred and fifty acres. On the settlement of Rev. Bertram the congregation in Swatara took the name of Derry, and the upper congregation, on Spring creek, was styled Paxtang. In 1735, Mr. Bertram complained of the "intolerable burden " he was under with the two congre- gations, and September 13, 1736, he was re- leased from the care of Paxtang. The Rev. William Bertram died on the 2d of May, 1746, aged seventy-two, and his remains are interred in Derry church graveyard, his wife dying prior thereto. He was a faithful min- ister of the gospel. It may be stated that, through his marriage with Miss Gillespie, his descendants became heirs to a handsome estate in Edinburg. Efforts were made to secure this, but the difficulties inherent upon proving descent, we presume, have been the means of keeping the rightful parties from enjoying this patrimony. Murray, John, son of John Murray, was born about 1691, in Scotland ; emigrated to the Province of Pennsylvania in 1732 in company with his brother and other friends. On the 10th of January, 1737, he obtained a land warrant from the proprietaries of Penn- sylvania, and on the " 14th of ye 9th month," 1739, had the same located upon two hun- dred acres and twelve perches of land adjoin- ing the northwest side of "Swahatawro" (Swatara) creek, then in Hanover township, Lancaster county, Pa. Adam Read, an early settler and prominent in frontier times, held an adjoining tract on the north by improve- ment. On the 1st of March, 1744, John Murray obtained another warrant, which was located, about a year afterwards, east of the other tract, and between it and land of James Stewart. This latter tract is now within the limits of Lebanon county, the former, the homestead, being within the present bounds of Dauphin county, a short distance from Dixon's Ford on the Swatara. The date of death or name of John Murray's wife we have been unable to gather. Robinson, Philip, son of Thomas Robin- son, was born about the year 1698, in the north of Ireland, came to the Province of Pennsylvania with his father's family, prior to 1730. His name appears on the first tax list of Hanover township, Lancaster county. He settled with his family on Manada creek, near the Gap. During the Indian war, 1755- 1763, there was a fort on his farm for defense against the Indians and the safety of the settlers. His sons were already grown men, for in 1755 Governor Morris addressed a letter to Samuel Robinson, sending with it one hundred pounds of gunpowder to be used by the inhabitants of Hanover in " de- fense of themselves and their country." Be- side their farm, the Robinsons were millers, owning a mill on the Manada at the Gap, and furnishing supplies to the Government dur- ing that war. Philip Robinson died in May, 1770; his wife's name is unknown, and her death preceded her husband's. Read, Capt. Adam, was a native of the Province of Ulster, Ireland, where he was born in 1703. He located in Hanover on the Swatara about 1725, and secured the possession of large tracts of land. He was a gentleman of education and became quite prominent in Provincial days. He was for many years one of His Majesty's justices, and during the French and Indian wars held the commission of captain, doing gallant service on the frontiers. Considerable of his corres- pondence is found among the archives of the State, mostly relating to Indian forays and earnest appeals for protection. Captain Read was an elder in Hanover church, and in the old graveyard on Bow creek rest his remains. He died February 2, 1769; and his wife Mary, born in 1712", on the 11th of June, 1783. Their two daughters married respectively — Mary, John Harris, the founder of Harris- burg, and Eleanor, Robert Whitehill, of Cumberland county. Elder, John, son of Robert Elder, who came from Lough Neagh, county Antrim, Ireland, to Pennsylvania in 1730, was born January 26, 1706," in the city of Edinburg, Scotland; died July 17, 1792, in Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa. He received a classical education. and graduated from the University at Edinburgh. He subsequently studied divinity, and in 1732 was licensed to preach the gospel. Four or five years later, the son followed the footsteps of his parents and friends, and came to America. Coming as a regularly licensed minister, he was received by New Castle Presbytery, hav- ing brought credentials to that body, after- wards to Donegal Presbytery, on the 5th of 170 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA October, 1737. Paxtang congregation having separated from that of Derry in 1735, and Rev. Mr. Bertram adhering to the latter, left that of Paxtang vacant, and the}' were unanimous in giving Rev. John Elder a call. This he accepted on the 12th day of April, 1738, and on the 22d of November following he was ordained and installed, the Rev. Samuel Black presiding. The early years of Mr. Elder's ministry were not those of ease ; for in the second year the Whitfield excite- ment took a wide spread over the Presby- terian Church. He preached against this re- ligious furore, or the "great revival," as it was termed, and for this he was accused to the Presbytery of propagating "false doc- trine." That body cleared him, however, in December, 1740; "but a separation was made," says Webster, "and the conjunct Presbyters answered the supplications sent to them the next summer by sending Camp- bell and Rowland to those who forsook him. He signed the protest. His support being reduced, he took charge of the 'Old Side' portion of the Derry congregation." Follow- ing closely upon these ecclesiastical troubles came the French and Indian war. Associa- tions were formed throughout the Province of Pennsylvania for the defense of the fron- tiers, and the congregations of Mr. Elder were prompt to embody themselves. Their min- ister became their leader — their captain — ■ and they were trained as scouts. He super- intended the discipline of his men, and his mounted rangers became widely known as the " Paxtang Boys." During two summers, at least, every man who attended Paxtang church carried his rifle with him, and their minister took his. Subsequently, he was ad- vanced to the dignity of colonel by the Pro- vincial authorities, the date of his commis- sion being July 11, 1763. He had command of the block-houses and stockades from Easton to the Susquehanna. The governor, in tendering this appointment, expressly stated that nothing more would be expected of him than the general oversight. "His justification," says Webster, "lies iu the crisis of affairs . . . Bay at York, Steele at Conecocheague, and Griffith at New Castle, with Burton and Thompson, the church missionaries at Carlisle headed companies, and were actively engaged." During the latter part of the summer of 1763, many murders were committed m Paxtang, cul- minating in the destruction of the Indians on Conestoga Manor and at Lancaster. Al- though the men composing the company of Paxtang men who exterminated the murder- ous savages referred to belonged to his obedient and faithful rangers, it has never been proven that the Rev. Mr. Elder had previous knowledge of the plot formed, al- though the Quaker pamphleteers of the day charged him with aiding and abetting the destruction of the Indians. When the deed was done, and the Quaker authorities were determined to proceed to extreme lengths with the participants, and denounced the frontiersmen as " riotous and murderous Irish Presbyterians," he took sides with the border inhabitants, and sought to condone the deed. His letters published in connection with the history of that transaction prove him to have been a man judicious, firm and decided. During the controversy which ensued, he was the author of one of the pamphlets: "Letter from a Gentleman in one of the Back Counties to a Friend in Philadelphia." He was relieved from his command by the governor of the Province, who directed that Major Asher Clayton take charge of the mil- itary establishment. Peace, however, was restored — not only in civil affairs, but in the church. The union of the Synods brought theRev. John Elder into the same Presbytery with Messrs. John Roan, Robert Smith and George Dufneld, they being at first in a mi- nority, but rapidly settling the vacancies with New Side men. By the leave of Synod, the Rev. Mr. Elder joined the Second Philadel- phia Presbytery May 19, 1768, and on the formation of the General Assembly, became a member of Carlisle Presbytery. At the time the British army overran New Jersey, driv- ing before them thefragrants of our discour- aged, naked, and half-starved troops, and without any previous arrangement, the Rev. Mr. Elder went on Sunday as usual to Pax- tang church. The hour arrived for church- service, when, instead of a sermon, he began a short and hasty pra3'er to the Throne of Grace; then called upon the patriotism of all effective men present, and exhorted them to aid in support of liberty's cause and the defense of the country. In less than thirty minutes a company of volunteers was formed. Col. Robert Elder, the parson's eldest son, was chosen captain. They marched next day, though in winter. His son John, at sixteen years, was among the first. His son Joshua, sub-lieutenant of Lancaster county, could not quit the service he was employed in, but sent a substitute. Until his death, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 171 for a period of fifty-six years, he continued the faithful minister of the congregations over which he had been placed in the prime of his youthful vigor, passing the age not generally allotted to man — that of fourscore and six years. His death was deeply lamented far and wide. Not one of all those who had welcomed him to his early field of labor sur- vived him. Charles Miner, the historian of Wyoming, gives this opinion of Rev. John Elder : " I am greatly struck with the evi- dences of learning, talent and spirit displayed by him. He was, beyond doubt, the most extraordinary man of Eastern Pennsylvania. I hope some one may draw up a full memoir of his life, and a narrative, well digested, of his times . . . He was a very extraordinary man, of most extensive influence, full of activity and enterprise, learned, pious, and a ready writer. I take him to have been of the old Cameronian blood. Had his lot been cast in New England he would have been a leader of the Puritans." He had, with one who well remembered the old minister, " a good and very handsome face. His features were regular— no one prominent — good com- plexion, with blue eyes . . . Pie was a portly, long, straight man, over six feet in height, large frame and body, with rather heavy legs . . . He did not talk broad Scotch, but spoke much as we do now, yet grammatically." His remains quietly repose amid the scenes of his earthly labors, in the burying-ground of old Paxtang church, by the side of those who loved and revered him. Over his dust a marble slab bears the inscription dictated by his friend and neighbor, William Maclay, first United States senator from Pennsyl- vania. The Rev. Mr. Elder was twice mar- ried ; married, first, in 1740, Mary Baker, born 1715, in county Antrim, Ireland ; died June 12, 1749, in Paxtang; daughter of Joshua Baker, of Lancaster, Pa. He married, secondly, Mary Simpson, born 1732, in Pax- tang; died October 3, 1786; daughter of Thomas and Sarah Simpson. Muller, John George, son of Rudolph Muller (more frequently written Miller), was born September 21, 1715, in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland ; emigrated with his family to America in 1752, and settled in Lebanon township, Lancaster county, Prov- ince of Pennsylvania. He took the oath of allegiance October 23, 1752. He had been an officer in the Swiss service, and when the French and Indian war broke out he was commissioned a lieutenant in Col. James Burd's regiment of Provincial forces, May 8, 1760 (see Penn'a Arch., 2d ser.,vol. ii., p. 605), promoted to a captaincy on the northern frontiers, October 2, 1764 (ib. p. 615). Cap- tain Muller died April 19, 1765, in Lebanon township, leaving a wife Barbara Gloninger, who survived her husband several years, dying in 1783. Stewart, Hugh, son of Robert Stewart, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, June 11, 1719 ; died October 8, 1798 ; buried iu the graveyard of the old Covenanter church, three miles east of Harrisburg, Pa., of which church he was the main supporter. At the age of sixteen years he accompanied his elder brother, Samuel, and family, in their migration to the Province of Pennsylvania in 1735. He landed with a capital in coin equivalent to one dollar and twenty-five cents, and having learned the trade of weav- ing followed it for many years ; settled finally in Paxtang township, about six miles from Harris' Ferry, where he acquired a large estate, for the times. His name first appears on the tax list of 1750. In 1780 he was assessed for four hundred and five acres. He was considered a very handsome man, of more than ordinary height, and retained through life his Scotch accent. Hugh Stew- art was twice married ; married, first, in 1750-1, Hannah Dallas, born 1727, in Ire- land ; died 1760, and buried with her hus- band. He married, secondly, in 1764, Nancy Moore, born 1735 ; died March 22, 1790. Ayres, William, son of Samuel Ayres and his wife Margaret Richmond, who came to Philadelphia with his family in 1745, was born in 1720 in the county of Antrim, Ire- land, came to the Province of Pennsylvania previous to 1745, in advance of his father's family, and settled in the country contiguous to the Pennepack, then Philadelphia county, Pa. In the year 1773 William Ayres with all his family, excepting Samuel and Charles, who remained in the old locality, moved to the west, then in Paxtang township, Lancas- ter county, now Middle Paxtang, Dauphin county, Pa., and purchased land on the east side of Peter's mountain, where the turnpike crosses, three miles above Dauphin. The common road terminated at that point, and when supervisor of roads, in 1781, he con- structed the first road across the mountain. In the map of purchase from the Indians, 172 BIO GRA PHICA L ENGYGL OPEDIA only twenty-four years previously (1749), the country west of the mountain is entitled " Saint Anthony's wilderness." He was sev- eral times elected to township offices. Al- though nearly sixty years old, we find him doing Revolutionary service in Capt. Richard Manning's company of the Fourth battalion of Lancaster county, Col. James Burd, March 13, 1776. In the winter of 1784-5 he was acci- dentally drowned in Fishing creek, near old Fort Hunter, his wife having died previ- ously, and both were buried in the old grave- yard above Dauphin, where sleep all the oldest residents of that section of the county. William Ayres married Mary Kean, daugh- ter of Charles Kean, of the same locality. Haldeman, Jacob M. — Honeste Gaspard Haldimand (Caspar Haldeman), of Thun, Switzerland, became a citizen of Yverdun, Canton de Vaud, in 1671. His grandson, Jacob, born October 7, 1722, in the Canton of Neufchatel,died December 31, 1784, in Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa., where he settled on first coming to this country, and purchased a considerable tract of land. He was a member of the Committee of Safety for his adopted shire on the breaking out of the war of the Revolution. Jacob Haldeman's near relative was the noted British general, Sir Frederick Haldi- mand, K. B., who served with distinction in the armies of Sardinia and Prussia, entered the military service of King George II. in 1754, was appointed lieutenant colonel of the Sixtieth regiment, Royal Americans, 1756. In 1776 he was commissioned a general in America, and subsequently commander-in- chief of His Majesty's forces as governor of the Province of Quebec, where he received the honor of knighthood, May 19, 1778. A tablet has been erected to the memory of General Haldimand in Westminster Abbey, in the chapel of Henry VII. A niece of Sir Frederick was Jane Haldimand, Mrs. Dr. Alexander Marcet, a distinguished woman, and the first writer to attempt to popularize science by the publication of her " Conversa- tion on Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Bot- any, Mineralogy, Language, and Political Economy." Of this last work Macaulay said, " Every girl who has read Mrs. Marcet's little dialogues on political economy could teach Montague or Walpole many lessons in finance," and Faraday gleaned his first knowledge of science from the book which heads the list. Jacob Haldeman's son John (1753-1832) settled at Locust Grove, Lancaster county, Pa. John's fourth son, Henry Haldeman, was the father of the distinguished Samuel Stehman Haldeman, LL. D., professor of comparative philology in the University of Pennsylvania. John Haldeman was an enterprising and influential citizen. He was a large land- owner and engaged largely in business pur- suits, in partnership with Robert Ralston, of Philadelphia, in the China trade, and be was a member of the Bingham Court and first General Assembly of Pennsylvania. He re- sided at Locust Grove until late in life, when he removed to Columbia, in the same count}', where both himself and wife died. Jacob M. Haldeman, second son of John and Mary (Breneman) Haldeman, obtained a good English and German education un- der the private instruction of an English officer, and seemingly inherited practical ideas from his father. At the age of nine- teen he was sent on horseback by his father to Pittsburgh, making his journey through many Indian settlements, to purchase flour to send down the river in flat-boats to New Orleans. About 1806, assisted by his father, he pur- chased the waterpower and forge at the mouth of Yellow Breeches creek and estab- lished himself in the iron business. He added a rolling and slitting mill, and by his energy and industry soon became one of the foremost iron manufacturers in the State. His superior iron found steady market, and upon the establishment of the arsenal at Harper's Ferry he supplied the Government with iron, especially during the war of 1812-14, which he forwarded across the South mountain on muleback to the Ferry, where it was manufactured into guns, man} 7 of which may be seen to-day, stamped 1812. At that time he founded Haldemanstown, now called New Cumberland, at the junction of the creek and river, and it may be here remarked that it had been one of the points in question in the Congress at New York as the proposed site of the national capital, and he also built a saw mill and gristmill at the same place. Following the war of 1812, during the de- pression, he invested largely in farms and real estate, and engaged in the management of the same, a business so varied and so large as to require his constant attention, and he managed it all without the aid of an DAUPHIN COUNTY. 173 assistant or clerk. In 1830 he removed to Harrisburg and purchased a residence built by Stephen A. Hills, architect of the capital building, on Front street, on the bank of the Susquehanna, where he continued to re- side until his death. His connection with the Harrisburg Bank and the Harrisburg Bridge Company as president, with the Har- risburg Car Company as one of its founders, and a director with the Dauphin Deposit Bank, as one of its founders, made his name familiar in business and financial circles during his residence here, and made him known to the community as a man of sterling integrity, discretion and superior business ability. He was never solicitous of public place or the emoluments of office, and led a strictly business life. As a citi- zen, he was independent in his political views, was an attendant of the Presbyterian Church, and a contributor to all worthy local enterprises. His wife, Eliza E., daughter of Samuel Jacobs and Sarah Templin, and grand- daughter of Richard Jacobs, of Wales, was born June 13, 1789, at Mount Hope Fur- nace, Lancaster county, Pa. Mrs. Haldeman is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Their children are Sara Jacobs, widow of the late William W. Haly, of Cork, Ireland, a distinguished lawyer of Philadelphia, and author of " Troubat & Haly's Practice," re- sided at the homestead in Harrisburg. Mary Ewing was the wife of Robert J. Ross, a banker of Harrisburg, and died in 1873. Caroline Jacobs, Elizabeth Templin and Anne died young. John, born September 19, 1821, died in Denver, Col., July 13, 1865. Jacob S., born October 13, 1823, for many years president of the State Agricultural So- ciety, ex-member of the State Legislature, and ex-Minister to Sweden, resided in Har- risburg. Susan Frances, wife of Dr. Morti- mer O'Connor, a graduate of the Dublin schools of medicine, and formerly a surgeon in the British service, and Richard Jacobs Haldeman, born May 19, 1831, educated at Yale, Heidelberg, Germany, and Berlin, was editor and proprietor of the Harrisburg Pa- triot for several years, and the founder of the Harrisburg Daily Patriot, and member of Congress for two terms. grated to Pennsylvania prior to 1740. His father was the twelfth in descent from Ulric Egle, or Egli, who was a citizen of Zurich in 1386, coming down in direct line to Mar- cus Egle, the emigrant. Casper Egle was brought up on his father's farm, a wine- grower; received a good education, and with the other members of his family, came to America prior to 1740. His father, as before stated, located in Cocalico township, Lan- caster county, Pa., but the son settled in Al- sace township, Berks county. He was nat- uralized in October, 1762, as appears by the Pennsylvania Archives. In 1770, he was en- gaged in merchandizing at Reading, while in 1774 he established a brewery at Lancas- ter. He took the oath of allegiance August 24, 1777, served as a private in Capt. John Hubley's company, and j)erformed several tours in the militia during the struggle for independence. He remained at Lancaster until 1794, when he and his wife removed to Harrisburg, Pa., where they both died at the residence of his son Valentine. Casper Egle was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth Mentges, born about 1730; died January 3, 1/60 ; the daughter of Francis Mentges, Sr., a Swiss-Huguenot. His second wife was Catharine Binding, b. 1738 ; d. 1811, at Harrisburg, Pa. There were chil- dren bv both marriages. Egle, Casper, born October 16, 1725, in the city of Zurich, Switzerland ; died Septem- ber 3, 1S04, in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the son of Marcus and Elizabeth Egle, who emi- Burd, James, a Scot, was born at Ormis- ton, near Edinburgh, in 1726, son of Edward. He came to Philadelphia in 1747 ; married, 1748, Sarah, daughter of Edward Shippen, born 1730. Both died at Tinian, near Mid- dletown, in Dauphin county, Pa. (Colonel Burd in 1793, Mrs. Burd in 1784), and are buried in the graveyard at Middletown. Colonel Burd resided from 1750 to 1753 at Shippensburg, as manager of the affairs of Mr. Shippen. About 1755 he came to Tin- ian, where he resided until his death. He entered the Provincial service (1755) as a commissioner with George Croghan, Will- iam Buchanan and Adam Hoopes to lay out a road from " Harris' Feny to the Ohio." He was then a captain ; he is soon heard of as major, then lieutenant colonel, and colonel in 1760. As there were but two regiments in service, his rank was a very prominent one. He fulfilled with great uprightness and punctuality all the public duties with which lie was intrusted for quite twenty years. Then the stirring days of the Revolution came, and with it disaster to 174 BIO GRA PHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA Burd as a public man. He seemed to have entered heartily into the contest, but just when such experience as he had acquired would have been of the highest benefit, an unfortunate dispute about rank occurred ; that, with insubordination in his command, and some criticism in the Committee of Safety, caused him to resign his civil and military employments. His sons and son- in-law were good patriots, and a pretty thor- ough examination of the hasty conduct of Burd convinces us that he was, notwith- standing this affair, in accord with the lead- ing patriots with whom he was surrounded. He was a man of fine form, hardy and healthy, an advanced and prosperous farmer, hospitable in his intercourse with his neigh- bors, and respected for his integrity as a civil officer from 1785, when Dauphin county was formed, until his death, in 1793. He died holding position as one of the county judges. Awl, Jacob, was born August 6, 1727, in the north of Ireland ; and died September 26, 1793, in Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa. The name should properly be spelled Auld, and the first settler wrote it Aul, which the descendants have changed into Awl. He learned the trade of a tanner; was a man of means when he came to America, and settled, at an early date, in Paxtang, near his relative, John Harris, of Harris' Ferry, where he took up a large tract of land, which he improved, erected a tan- nery, and on which he lived to the time of his death. He became a prominent person- age in Paxtang, was an ensign and lieuten- ant in Col. John Elder's battalion of rangers in the frontier wars from 1756 to 1764, and at the outset of the war for inde- pendence, aided, by his counsel and his purse, in organizing the associated bat- talions of Lancaster county, which did such effective service in the Revolution. When the new county of Dauphin was erected, Mr. Awl was appointed one of the commissioners in the act relating thereto, and John Harris afterwards appointed him one of the trustees or commissioners for the public grounds ceded by him, at the laying out of the town of Harrisburg, for public uses. He was a representative man, influ- ential and potential in the county, yet pre- ferred domestic retirement to the struggle for office, and when he was offered the nom- ination for representative in the General Assembly, he positively declined. Jacob Awl married, July 26, 1759, by Rev. John Elder, Sarah Sturgeon, born September 1, 1739 ; died June, 1809, in Paxtang, and with her husband there buried. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Sturgeon, one of the first settlers. Crouch, James, was born about 1728, in Virginia. The Crouches were an old family, who emigrated at an early day from Eng- land and settled in King and Queen county, near the court house. James Crouch re- ceived a- good education, came to Pennsyl- vania prior to 1757, purchasing about three thousand acres of land in York county, where the town of Wrightsville now stands, on which he settled for a few years, but which he subsequently sold and removed to then Paxtang township, Lancaster count}', Pa., where he bought one thousand acres of land. He was a soldier of Quebec, being a sergeant of Capt. Matthew Smith's company of Paxtang volunteers. On his release from captivity he became an officer of the associa- tors, and subsequently paymaster of the bat- talion. He served during the whole of the Revolutionaiy war with honor and distinc- tion. He died at his residence, Walnut Hill, near Highspire, Pa., on the 24th of May, 1794, aged 66 years. Colonel Crouch mar- ried, September 22, 1757, Hannah Brown, born 1727; died May 24, 1787. Their chil- dren were: Edward, Mary, married Col. James Cowden, Elizabeth, married Matthew Gilchrist, removed to Washington county, Pa., and Hannah, married Roan McClure. Murray, James, son of William Murray, was born about 1729, in Scotland ; died Feb- ruary 15, 1804, on bis farm adjoining the borough of Dauphin, Dauphin county, Pa. For this farm he entered an application in the Land Office in 1768 In 1775 he was chosen to represent Upper Paxtang township in the Committee of Safety for Lancaster county and attended the meetings of the committee in Lancaster on the 8th, 9th and 10th of November. At this time he was a captain of a " company of foot in the Fourth battalion of associators in the county of Lan- caster." On the fourth of July, 1776, at a militar} 7 convention representing the fifty- three battalions of associators of Pennsylva- nia, he was present as captain. With John Rogers and John Harris, on the 8th of July, 1776, by appointment of the Provincial Con- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 175 ference, he superintended the election at Gar- ber's Mill for the Sixth district of Lancaster county, to choose delegates to the convention that assembled on the 15th of the month, and which framed the first Constitution of the Commonwealth. During the remainder of that and the following year he was almost in constant active military service with his compnay. His company, a roll of which ap- pears in Dr. Egle's Notes and Queries, First Series, p. 7, and in Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, vol. xiii., p. 310, went into the Continental service in July or early in Au- gust, 1776. In a return of the troops quar- tered in and near Philadelphia, made Au- gust 27, of that year, it is reported sixty strong. It participated in the battles of Trenton and Princeton. He commanded one of the com- panies of the Tenth battalion, Lancaster county militia and was with the expedition up the WestBranch in 1779. The exposures to which Captain Murray was subjected dur- ing the Revolutionary struggle brought on an attack of rheumatism, from which for many years prior to his death he was a constant sufferer. He married Rebecca McLean, a native of Scotland, who died August 7, 1795. The remains of both rest, side by side, in the old Dauphin cemetery. Whitley, Capt. Michael, was born in 1730, in the north of Ireland. He came to America when a young man, and settled in what was then Paxtang township, Lancaster county. He was a farmer by occupation and was in good circumstances when the war of the Revolution aroused the war- eagles on the Susquehanna. He raised a company of associatois for Col. Robert El- der's battalion, and was in active service in the Jersey campaign of 1776, and the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. On the 6th of December, 1777, he was severely wounded in a skirmish at Chestnut Hill, taken prisoner, and died a few days there- after at Philadelphia. Captain Whitley was a brave and gallant officer, and the com- mendations of his superior officers show how highly he was esteemed. He left a wife Martha, who died in Paxtang, November 11, 1813, aged about ninety years. tumn of 1734, and located in Paxtang town- ship, Lancaster, now Dauphin couuty. He was a man of means, was well educated, rnd became quite prominent in the Scotch-Irish settlement. The son was about 4 years old when his parents came to America! He se- cured a fair English education and was brought up to the life of a frontiersman, that of a farmer. During the French and Indian war he served as a non-commissioned officer, and was in active service as a scout or ranger on the frontiers. When the thunders of the Revolution reverberated along the valley of the Susquehanna, with all his Scotch-Irish .and German neighbors, he entered into the contest for liberty. In 1775 and 1776 he was in command of one of the companies of Col. James Burd's battalion of associators, a roll of which is to be found in the recent history of Dauphin county. Colonel Burd's farm at Tinian joined the Sherer homestead, and the two patriots were intimate friends. Captain Sherer was a member of the Com- mittee of Observation for the county of Lan- caster, and was chosen by the vote of the people a member of the first Constitutional Convention of the State of Pennsylvania, which met at Philadelphia on the 15th of July, 1776. While in attendance on this representative body of the Revolutionary era he took ill, returned home, and died on the 1st or 2d of December following. His remains were interred in the burial ground of old Paxtang church, of which he was a consistent member. Captain Sherer mar- ried, first, February 6, 1759, Mary McClure ; subsequently married Mary McCracken, of Northumberland countv, Pa. Sherer, Joseph, was born in 1730 in Ire- laud. His father, Samuel Sherer, was among the earliest of the Scotch-Irish emigrants. He came from near Londonderry, Ireland, to the Province of Pennsylvania in the au- Murray, John, son of William Murray, was born about 1731, in Scotland ; died Feb- ruary 3, 1798, in Dauphin county, Pa. In 1766 he took up a tract of land called the "Indian Burying Ground," lying on the Susquehanna, immediately above his brother James' farm, which adjoined the present town of Dauphin. He commanded a rifle com- pany, which in March, 1776, was attached to Col. Samuel Miles' battalion, and participated in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Princeton. He was promoted to major April 18, 1777, and lieutenant colonel of the Second Pennsylvania regiment in 1780, serving until the disbanding of the army in 1783. He then returned to his family and farm. Governor Mifflin ap- pointed him a justice of the peace August 176 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 29, 1791, the only political office he ever held. He was an ardent Whig of the Revo- lution, and a brave officer. Colonel Murray married, December 29, 1762, by Rev. John Elder, Margaret Mayes, born 1733, in the north of Ireland ; died June 22, 1807, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa.; buried by the side of her husband in the old cemetery near Dauphin borough ; daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Mayes. Montgomery, Joseph, son of John and Martha Montgomery, emigrants from Ire- land, was born September 23, 1733 (0. S.), in Paxtang township, then Lancaster, now t Dauphin county, Pa. He was educated at the College of New Jersey, from which he graduated in 1755, and was afterwards ap- pointed master of the grammar school con- nected with the college. In 1760 the Col- lege of Philadelphia and Yale College con- ferred upon him the Master's degree. About this time he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and soon after, by request, entered the bounds of the Pres- bytery of Lewes, from which he was trans- ferred to that of New Castle, accepting a call from the congregations at Georgetown, over which he was settled from 1767 to 1769. He was installed pastor of the congregations at Christiana Bridge and New Castle, Del., on the 16th of August, 1769, remaining there until the autumn of 1777, when he re- signed, having been commissioned chaplain of Colonel Smallwood's (Maryland) regiment of the Continental Line. During the war his home was with his relatives in Paxtang. On the 23d of November, 1780, he was chosen by the General Assembly of Penn- sylvania one of its delegates in Congress, and re-elected the following year. He was elected a member of the Assembly of the State in 1782, serving during that session. He was chosen by that body, February 25, 1783, one of the commissioners to settle the difficulty between the State and the Connecticut set- tlers at Wyoming. When the new county of Dauphin was erected the Supreme Execu- tive Council appointed him recorder of deeds and register of wills for the county, which office he held from March 11, 1785, to Oc- tober 14, 1794, the date of his death. " Mr. Montgomery filled conspicuous and honora- ble positions in church and State in the most trying period of the early history of the country. In the church he was the friend and associate of men like Witherspoon, Rog- ers and Spencer, and his bold utterances in the cause of independence stamp him as a man of no ordinary courage and decision. . . . He enjoyed to an unusual degree the respect and confidence of the men of his generation." The Rev. Mr. Montgomery was twice married ; married, first, in 1765, Elizabeth Reed, died March, 1769, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Reed, of Trenton, N. J. Mr. Montgomery married, secondly, July 11, 1770, Rachel (Rush) Boyce, born 1741, in Byberry ; d. July 28, 1798, in Harrisburg, Pa.; widow of Angus Boyce, and daughter of Thomas and Rachel Rush. Kelker, Anthony, son of Henry Kelker and Regula Braetscher, was a native of Herrleberg, near Zurich, Switzerland, born on December 30, 1733. At the age of ten years, in 1743, his parents emigrated to America and located in Lebanon township, Lancaster county, now Lebanon county, Pa., four miles north of the town of Lebanon. Anthony was brought up on his father's farm, receiving the meager advantages of the schools of that period. He was commis- sioned August 28, 1775, lieutenant in the Second battalion of Lancaster county as- sociators, and was in active service during the campaign of 1776. In 1777 he was an officer in the militia at Brandywine and Germantown. He was appointed January 19, 1778, wagon-master of Colonel Greena- walt's battalion, and the same year was sent on a secret expedition to Virginia and Mary- land. Until the close of the war Captain Kelker was an active participant. He was deputy sheriff of Lancaster county in 1781- 82, and upon the formation of the county of Dauphin was commissioned the first sheriff in 1785, and subsequently elected, serving until 1788. He was a member of the Penn- sylvania House of Representatives 1793-94. He was a very active member and vestryman of the German Reformed church, and treas- urer of the same during the erection of the old (First) Reformed church in 1794. Mr. Kelker died at Lebanon March 10, 1812. He married Mary Magdalene, daughter of George Meister, a Moravian. She died at Lebanon, December 30, 1818. Mr. Kelker was a man of strict integrity, an unflinch- ing patriot, and highly esteemed by his fel- low-citizens. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 177 Green, Timothy, son of Robert Green, was born about 1733, on the "Monoday," Hanover township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa.; died February 27, 1812, at Dau- phin, Pa., and is buried in the old graveyard there. His father, of Scotch ancestry, came from the north of Ireland about 1725, locat- ing near the Kittochtinny mountains on Manada creek. The first record we have of the son is subsequent to Braddock's defeat, when the frontier settlers were threatened with extermination by the marauding sav- ages. Timothy Green assisted in organizing a company, and for at least seven years was chiefly in active service in protecting the settlers from the fury of the blood-thirsty Indians. In the Bouquet expedition he commanded a company of Provincial troops. For his services at this time, the Proprieta- ries granted him large tracts of land in Buf- falo Valley and on Bald Eagle creek. At the outset of the Revolution, Captain Green became an earnest advocate for independ- ence, and the Hanover resolutions of June 4, 1774, passed unanimously by the meeting of which he was chairman, show that he was intensely patriotic. He was one of the Com- mittee of Safety of the Province, which met November 22, 1774, in Lancaster, and issued hand-bills to the import that "agreeable to the resolves and recommendations of the American Continental Congress, that the freeholders and others qualified to vote for representatives in Assembly choose, by bal- lot, sixt}' persons for a Committee of Obser- vation, to observe the conduct of all persons toward the actions of the General Congress; the committee, when elected, to divide the country into districts and appoint members of the committee to superintend each dis- trict, and any six so appointed to be a quo- rum, etc." Election was held on Thursday, 15th December, 1774, and, among others, Timothy Green was elected from Hanover. This body of men were in correspondence with Joseph Reed, Charles Thompson, George Clymer, John Benezet, Samuel Meredith, Thomas Mifflin, etc., of Philadelphia, and others. They met at Lancaster again, April 27, 1775, when notice was taken of General Gage's attack upon the inhabitants of Mas- sachusetts Bay, and a general meeting called for the 1st of May, at Lancaster. Upon the erection of the county of Dauphin, Colonel Green was the oldest justice of the peace in commission, and, under the Constitution of 1776, he was presiding justice of the courts. He continued therein until, under the Consti- tution of 1790, which required the presiding judge " to be learned in the law," Judge Atlee was appointed. After his retirement, Judge Green returned to his quiet farm at the mouth of Stony creek, where he had erected a mill and other improvements. He was thrice married ; married, first, in 1760, Effy Finney Robinson, daughter of James and Jean Finney, and widow of Thomas Robin- son. She died December 28, 1765, and is buried in old Hanover church graveyard. Rutherford, Capt. John, son of Thomas Rutherford, the pioneer, was born February 16, 1737, in Donegal, Lancaster county, Pa. He accompanied his father to Paxtang in 1755. In the year 1760, in connection with the latter, he purchased the plantation, con- taining nearly four hundred acres, on which Rutherford station, on the Philadelphia & Reading railroad, is now (1895) located. This property, although divided into three tracts, is still owned by the descendants; and his mansion house, built before the Revolution, is used as a dwelling by his great-grandchil- dren. When the troubles with England arose, which led to the struggle for independ- ence, he was active in his opposition to British tyranny. He was a member and officer, . throughout the war, of the " Liberty Associa- tion of Pennsylvania," and served as captain of a company in the campaigns of 1776 and 1777 in. the Jerseys and Eastern Pennsylva- nia. He afterwards commanded a detach- ment from several companies against the In- dians. Throughout his life we find Mr. Rutherford's name connected with many en- terprises, both civil and ecclesiastical, which show him to have been a representative man and trusted citizen. He died at his home in Paxtang October 2, 1804 Captain Ruther- ford married, February 4, 1762, Margaret Parke, born 1737 ; died January 18, 1810. Thomas, Martin, son of Martin Thomas and grandson of Durst Thomas, an early emigrant to Pennsylvania, was born March 15, 1737, in Heidelberg township, then Lan- caster county, Pa., and died July 15, 1802, in East Pennsboro' township, Cumberland county, Pa. He served, as a private, in the French and Indian war in his father's com- pany, and prior to the Revolution established a furnace in the neighborhood of Shamukin, Northumberland county, Pa. He served in the struggle for independence as sergeant of 178 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Capt. John Simpson's company, First bat- talion, Northumberland county associators, March 25, 1776, and subsequently sergeant in Third regiment, Pennsylvania Line. During the " Great Runaway " of 1778, his family fled from the locality, and settled on the Yellow Breeches, in Cumberland county, where he built a stone mill, yet standing, and where he remained until his death. He disposed of his Northumberland county property, receiving a large sum in Conti- nental currency th«refor, which, before he had the opportunity to re-invest, became worthless. He was one of the founders of Friedens Kirche, near the present Shire- manstown. He married, in 1767, Ursula Muller, born 1740, in Lebanon township, now Lebanon county, Pa. ; died 1807, in East Pennsboro' township, Cumberland county, Pa.; daughter of John and Barbara Muller. Cowden, James, son of Matthew Cowden, was born June 16, 1737, in Paxtang town- ship, Lancaster, now Dauphin, county, Pa.; died October 10, 1810, in Paxtang. He was brought up on his father's farm, enjoying, however, the advantages of that early educa- tion of those pioneer times, which, among the Scotch-Irish settlers, was remarkably comprehensive and ample. Apart from this, he was well-grounded in the tenets of the Westminster Confession, which among our pious ancestry formed a part of the instruc- tion given to all. Until the thunders of the Revolution rolled toward the Susquehanna, Mr. Cowden remained on the paternal acres, busily engaged in farming. At the outset, he was a strong advocate for active defensive measures, and in favor of independence. He was one of the leading spirits at the meeting at Middletown, June 9, 1774. of which Col. James Burd was chairman, and whose action, in conjunction with those of Hanover, nerved the people of Lancaster in their patriotic re- solves. Suiting the action to the word, Mr. Cowden and the young men of his neighbor- hood took measures toward raising a battalion ( f associators, of which Col. James Burd was in command, and a company of which was intrusted to Captain Cowden. His company, although not belonging to the Pennsylvania Line, was, nevertheless, in several cam- paigns, and did faithful service at Fort Washington, in the Jerseys, at Brandywine, and Germantown, and in the war on the northern and western frontiers, defending them from the attack of the savage Indian and treacherous Tory. At the close of the war Captain Cowden returned to his farm. Under the Constitution of 1790, he was ap- pointed the justice of the peace for the dis- trict of Lower Paxtang, April 10, 1793, which he held up to the time he was commissioned by Governor Thomas Mifflin one of the associate judges of the county of Dauphin, October 2, 1795, an office he filled acceptably and creditably. In 1809 he was chosen presidential elector, and was an ardent sup- porter of Madison. Judge Cowden married, March 20, 1777, by Rev. John Elder, Mary Crouch, b. 1757, in Virginia ; died October 14, 184S, in Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa., and buried in Paxtang church graveyard ; daughter of James and Hannah Crouch. Maclay, William, son of Charles Maclay, was born July 20,1737, in New Garden town- ship, Chester county, Pa.; died Monday, April 16, 1804, at Harrisburg, Pa.; buried in Paxtang church graveyard. In 1742 his father removed to now Lurgan township, Franklin county, where his boyhood days were spent upon the paternal farm. When the French and Indian war broke out he was at Rev. John Blair's classical school, in Chester county, and, desiring to enter the ser- vice of the Province, his tutor gave him a recommendation "as a judicious young man and a scholar," which secured him the ap- pointment of ensign in the Pennsylvania battalion ; he was promoted lieutenant in the Third battalion, Lieut. Col. Hugh Mercer, May 7, 1758. Accompanied General Forbes' expedition that year, and especially distin- guished himself at the battle of Loyalhanna. In Bouquet's expedition of 1763, he was in the fight of Bushy Run ; while in the sub- sequent campaign of that gallant officer, he was stationed, with the great portion of the Second Pennsylvania, on the line of the stockade forts on the route to Fort Pitt as lieutenant commanding the company. For these services he participated in the Provin- cial grant of land to the officers connected therewith, located on the West Branch of the Susquehanna, and most of which he assisted in surveying. He studied law and was ad- mitted to the York county bar, April 28, 1760, but it is doubtful if he ever practiced his profession at that court, the continued Indian war, and his subsequent duties as surveyor, engrossing his entire time, although, /y.*z.dL ^^^^^Qi^Z^ X^IS^^S**^ — DAUPHIN COUNTY. 181 from a letter of John Perm's, it would seem that he was afterwards admitted to the Cum- berland county bar, and had acted for the prothonotary of that county. At the close of the French and Indian war he visited Eng- land and had an interview with Thomas Penn, one of the Proprietaries, relative to the surveys in the middle and northern parts of the Province, and was the assistant of Sur- veyor Lukens on the frontiers. In 1772 he laid out the town of Sunbury and erected for himself a stone house, which was standing a few years since. Upon the organization of the county of Northumberland he was ap- pointed prothonotaiw and clerk of the courts. He also acted as the representative of the Penn family, and took a prominent part in the so-called Pennamite war. In writing to the secretary of the Province, in April, 1773, he says, "If hell is justly considered as the rendezvous of rascals, we cannot entertain a doubt of Wioming being the place;" but, much as he was prejudiced against the Con- necticut settlers, lie foresaw the future value of the land in that valley, and advised Penn not to sell his reservation there. At the out- set of the Revolution, although an officer of the Proprietary government, William Ma- clay took a prominent and active part in favor of independence, not only assisting in equip- ping and forwarding toops to the Continen- tal army, but marched with the associators, participating in the battles of Trenton and Princeton. During the Revolution he held the position of assistant commissary of pur- chases. In 1781 he was elected to the Assem- bly, and from that time forward he filled the various offices of the Supreme Executive Council, judge of the Courts of Common Pleas, deputy surveyor, and one of the com- missioners for carrying into effect the act re- specting the navigation of the Susquehanna river. About this period he visited England in the interest of the Penn family. In Janu- ary, 1789, he was elected to the United States Senate, taking his seat there as the first sena- tor from Pennsylvania. He drew the short term, and his position terminated March 3, 1791, his colleague, Robert Morris, securing the long term. His election to this body raised him upon a higher plane of political activity, but contact with the Federal chiefs of the Senate only strengthened his political convictions, which, formed by long inter- course with the people of Middle Pennsylva- nia, were intensely democratic. He began to differ with the opinions of President 16 Washington very early in the session; he did not approve of the state and ceremony attendant upon the intercourse of the Presi- dent with Congress — he flatly objected to the presence of the President in the Senate while business was being transacted, and in the Senate boldly spoke against his policy in the immediate presence of President Washing- ton. The New England historians, Hildreth and Goodrich, repute Thomas Jefferson as the "efficient promoter at the beginning and founder of the Democratic party." Contempo- rary records, ho we ver,show beyond the shadow of a doubt that this responsibility or honor, in whatever light it may be regarded, cannot be shifted from the shoulders or taken from the laurels of Pennsylvania statesmanship. Before Mr. Jefferson's return from Europe, William Maclay assumed an independent position, and in his short career of two years in the Senate propounded ideas and gath- ered about him elements to form the oppo- sition which developed with the meeting of Congress at Philadelphia, on the 21th of Oc- tober, 1791, in a division of the people into two great parties, the Federalists and Demo- crats, when, for the first time, appeared an open and organized opposition to the admin- istration. The funding of the public debt, chartering the United States Bank, and other measures championed necessarily by the administration, whose duty it was to put the wheels of government in motion, engen- dered opjosition. Mr. Maclay, to use his own language, " no one else presenting him- self," fearlessly took the initiative, and with his blunt common sense (for he was not much of a speaker) and Democratic ideas, took issue with the ablest advocate of the administration. Notwithstanding the pres- tige of General Washington, and the ability of the defenders of the administration on the floor of the Senate, such was the tact and resolution of Mr. Maclay, that when, after his short service, he was retired from the Senate and succeeded by James Ross, a pronounced Federalist, their impress was left in the distinctive lines of an oppo- sition party, a party which, taking advantage of the warm feeling of our people toward the French upon the occasion of Jay's treaty with Great Britain, in 1794, and of the un- popularity of the alien and sedition laws, passed under the administration of President John Adams, in 1798, compassed the final overthrow of the Federal party in 1S00. While in the Senate, Mr. Maclay preserved 182 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA notes of its discussions, both in open and secret sessions, with observations upon the social customs of the first statesmen of the . Republic, which have been published and edited by George Washington Harris. Upon his retirement, he resided permanently on his farm adjoining Harrisburg, where he erected the stone mansion for many years occupied by the Harrisburg Academy. In the year 1795 he was elected a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and again elected in 1803. He was a presi- dential elector in 1796, and, from 1801 to 1803, one of the associate judges of the county of Dauphin. Mr. Harris, who edited his journal, gives us this summary of Mr. Maclay's character: "He was a man of strict integrity, of positive opinions, having im- plicit confidence in his own honesty and judgment; he was inclined to be suspicious of the integrity of others whose sentiments or action in matters of importance differed from his own, and the journal, to which ref- erence has been made, is evidence of the strength of his intellect." " In personal ap- pearance Mr. Maclay is said to have been six feet three inches in height, and stout and musclar; his complexion was light, and his hair, in middle age, appears to have been brown, and was worn tied behind or clubbed." Mr. Maclay married, April 11, 1769, Mary McClure ' Harris, daughter of John Harris, the founder of Harrisburg, and Elizabeth McClure, his wife; born April 13, 1750, at Harris' Ferry ; died April 20, 1809, at Harrisburg, and buried in Paxtang church graveyard. Montgomery, Mrs. Rachel, the eldest daughter of John and Rachel Rush, was born at Byberry, in Philadelphia county, Pa., in 1741. She was full sister of the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. Rachel received an excellent education and was a woman of re- fined taste"and manners. She married, about 1761, Angus Boyce. a merchant of Philadel- phia. He died a few years later, leaving one child, Malcolm. Mrs. Boyce married, about 1769, the Rev. Joseph Mongomery, then pas- tor of the Presbyterian congregation of New Castle and Christiana Bridge, Del, and sub- sequently member from Pennsylvania in Congress, 1781 to 1783. In 1785 Mr. Mont- gomery, having been appointed recorder and register of the new county of Dauphin, re- moved with his family to Harrisburg. Here he died, in 1794, leaving his wife with three children, one by his former marriage. Mrs. Montgomery died on Saturday, July 28, 1798, at Harrisburg. Elder, Robert, son of Rev. John Elder, was born June 11, 1742, in Paxtang ; died September 29, 1818. He was educated at the academy in Chester county, and was destined by his father for the ministry. His inclinations, and the breaking out of the French and Indian war, when the boy en- listed with his father as a ranger on the frontiers, determined otherwise. With his Scotch-Irish neighbors, he entered heartily into the contest for independence, and throughout the war of the Revolution was in the field or engaged in organizing the associators, of which he was colonel, suc- ceeding Colonel Burd in the command of the companies raised in Paxtang. At the close of the conflict he continued his occu- pation of farming, avoiding public office, preferring the quiet of domestic life. Col- onel Elder married Mary J. Thompson, of Derrv, born October 19, 1750 ; died August 18, 1813. Simpson, Murray, was born about 1744, in Buckingham township, Bucks county, Pa.; died February 3, 1807, in Huntingdon, Pa. His parents, John and Mary Simpson, went South and were residing in North Caro- lina in 1783 and in Georgia in 1791. The son learned blacksmithing, and, in 1763, settled on the Susquehanna, in what was then Upper Paxtang township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. On the 15th of Au- gust, 1775, he was commissioned second lieutenant of Capt. James Murray's company in the Fourth battalion of associators, of Lancaster county. On the 28th of January, 1777, Lieut. Col. Cornelius Cox, of the bat- talion, ordered him to remain in the " Conti- nental smith-shop " at Bristol. He served during the greater part of the Revolution, toward its close in command of a company of militia, when he returned to his farm. In the spring of 1793 he removed to Hunting- don, where he passed the remainder of his days. He married Margaret Murray, daughter of Capt. James Murray, of the Revolution. She was born in 1756 in Paxtang township, Lancaster county, Pa., and died April 27, 1826, at Huntingdon, Pa. They were the grandparents of Hon. J. Simpson Africa. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 183 Beatty, James, the fourth in descent from John Beatty, who settled in the Province of Ulster, Ireland, in 1690, was born 1746, in the townland of Ballykeel-Ednagonnel, parish of Hillsborough, county Down, Ireland; died December 1, 1794, at Harrisburg, Pa. From the family record, in the possession of his descendants, we have this entry: "That my children may know the place of their nativity, I, James Beatty, was born in the Kingdom of Ireland, and county of Down, parish of Hillsborough, and townland of Ballykeel- Ednagonnel, in the year of our Lord 1746, and came to America in the year 1784. My wife, Ally Ann Irwin, was born in said king- dom, county and parish, and townland of Tillynore, within two miles of Hillsborough, three of Lisburn, and three miles of Dromore, and six miles of Bally-nahinch, and ten of Belfast, which last place we sailed from the 27th of June, 1784." In the fall of this year, he settled at Harrisburg, Pa., and thus be- came one of its first inhabitants. He subse- quently was the purchaser of a number of lots in the town, some of which remain in possession of his descendants. He was quite prominent in his adopted home, and held several official positions under the borough charter. He was buried in the Presbyterian graveyard, of which church he held member- ship. In personal appearance, Captain Beatty was about five feet eight inches, thickset, florid complexion, dark hair and blue eyes. He was an active and energetic business man, and his death was a great loss to the young- town. James Beatty married, in 1768, at Tullvnore, Alice Ann Irwin, born 1750, in ' the townland of Tullvnore, parish of Hills- borough, county Down', Ireland, daughter of Gawin Irwin and Mary Brereton ; died June, 1805, at Harrisburg, Pa., and there buried. They had issue, all born in Ireland. Willard, John Peter, was a native of Switzerland, born in 1745. He came to America as a soldier in the British service, but shortly after landing effected his escape. He then volunteered in the cause of the Colonies, and was with other deserters sta- tioned on the Indian frontier or as guard of prisoners of war. At the close of the Revo- lution he took up a tract of land in Lykens township, called " Amsterdam," where he settled, began farming, and subsequently married. He died in 1821, at the age of 76. His wife died the following year (1822), aged 77. They left the following family : Adam, who came into possession of the homestead. His children, Joseph, John A., Henry B., and Adam, Jr., then divided the farm. Part of it yet remains in possession of the descend- ants. Samuel remained in the valley, a farmer, and had a large family. Anna Maria married John Philip Umholtz. Boyd, Capt. Adam, the son of John Boyd and Elizabeth Young, was a native of North- ampton county, Pa., born, in 1746. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and was following that avocation when the war of the Revolution called to arms. He was an early associator, and when the State of Penn- sylvania had formed its little navy for the protection of the ports on the Delaware, Lieutenant Boyd received a commission therein. During the year 1776, and the early part of 1777, he was most of the time in command of the armed sloop " Burke," and rendered efficient service in the conflict between the Pennsylvania navy and the British ships " Roebuck " and " Liverpool " in May, 1776. Growing tired of that branch of the service, Lieutenant Boyd requested to be discharged, that he might volunteer in the land forces. Being honorably dismissed from the navy, he at once entered the ■a.nay proper, holding the same rank therein. He was at the battles of Brandywine and Ger- mantown, with two of his brothers, one of whom was killed in the latter engagement. Subsequently, Lieutenant Boyd acted as " master of wagons," and as such remained with the army until after the surrender at Yorktown. Returning to the home of his mother, near Newville, he married and set- tled in Harrisburg. Upon the incorpora- tion of the borough of Harrisburg, in 1791, he was chosen a burgess, Dr. John Luther be- ing the other. In 1792 he was elected treas- urer of the county, and held the office until 1806, when he declined a re-election. In 1809 Mr. Boyd was elected a director of the poor, and during his term of office the county poorhouse and mill were erected. Mr. Boyd died on May 14, 1814 ; was in- terred in the Presbyterian graveyard, but subsequently his remains were removed to the Harrisburg cemetery. Mr. Boyd mar- ried, in 1784, Jeannette Macfarlane, of Big Spring, Cumberland county, daughter of Patrick and granddaughter of James Mac- farlane, who came from Ireland to Pennsyl- 184 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA vania in 1717. Mrs. Boyd died in early life at Harrisburg, leaving one child, a daughter Rosanna, who married Hugh Ham- ilton in 1807. This estimable lady lived until 1872, when she died, the oldest in- habitant of Harrisburg, having been born here in 1786. Stewart, Andrew, was the son of Andrew Stewart and Mary Dinwiddie, whose remains lie in old Paxtang churchyard. The first Andrew Stewart- with his brother Archibald Stewart came to America prior to 1733 and settled in Paxtang township, then Lancaster county, Pa. The former remained there, while Archibald drifted down the Kittoch- tinny Valley into the Valley of Virginia, and settled in Augusta county, that State. He was the head of a large family and whose descendants have been represented in the recent history of our country by the rebel chieftain, Gen. James E. B. Stuart, " the Murat of the Confederacy." and by the Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, a prominent Virginia states- man of the old regime. The youngest son of Andrew Stewart, Sr., was the subject of our sketch, also named Andrew. He was born in Paxtang in 1748, and was a farmer by occupation. He was one of the leaders in the movement for the erection of the new county of Dauphin, and hence was named as one of the commissioners. In 1792 Mr. Stewart sold his plantation in Paxtang, and removed to Western Pennsylvania. He died in Allegheny county about the year 1827, the date of his will being the 14th day of June that year. Capt. John Rutherford and Thomas Brown, of the county of Dauphin, were the executors named in his will, but the former passed away before the settlement of the estate. We have no information as to any descendants. Hamilton, John, son of John Hamilton, was bom June 17, 1749, in New London, Chester county, Pa.; died August 28, 1793, at Harrisburg, Pa. Under the will of his father he inherited a " plantation and fulling-mill, bought of James Long, on Shearman creek, in Cumberland county" (Perry county). He was educated principally in the celebrated academy of Rev. Mr. Alison, Chester county. When upon a visit to his patrimony in the Juniata region, he was attracted to the su- perior excellence of a tract of land called "Fermanagh," now in Juniata county. He purchased it. On the Shearman's creek farm Hugh Alexander was his adjoining neigh- bor; he became attached to his daughter, and at twenty-three years of age he married her; established himself at "Fermanagh," and erected a large stone mansion. This house is standing. It has been occupied by himself, his son John and a grandson, Hugh Hamilton. He became, by successful indus- try and in right of his mother, Jane Allen Hamilton, of great fortune for his day. The inventory of. personal property at his death, in 1793, makes his effects in mone}' £7,500. At that moment he had active enterprises of various kinds in full operation — at Lost creek, at Fermanagh, in Shearman's Valle}' and at Harrisburg. He was one of the ori- ginal lot holders at Harrisburg. One of his largest houses was that at the southeast cor- ner of Market square ; another on his lot, Front street and Raspberry alley. In 1792 he employed at his warehouse and stores, on what is now Mulberry street, between Second and Third streets, " as many as fifteen mules and a far greater number of horses, upon which he sent nails and salt and other mer- chandise to Pittsburgh." Sending nails to Pittsburgh at this date would be reversing the usual course of trade. He was one of the last of those in the interior who held slaves, a half dozen in all. All but one continued in the family until the death of his widow, not as slaves, but as free laborers on the farms. Mr. Hamilton was a sergeant in Capt. Gibson's company, Col. Wilson's bat- talion of Cumberland county associators, in "1776; captain of a company in Col. Samuel Lyon's battalion in August, 1777 ; and also captain in Col. Buchanan's battalion in 1778, and was out in two campaigns, 1776 and 1781. In the family records of the Mc- Alisters, of Lost Creek, Juniata, one of whom married a granddaughter of Capt. Hamil- ton, we have the following narrative : " The American army, December, 1776, shattered, disheartened and decreasing daity,were mak- ing precipitate retreat across Jersey into Pennsylvania, before the victorious army of Howe and Cornwallis. In this gloomy hour a meeting of the people was called at the farm of Mr. William Sharon within a couple of miles of Mr. Hugh McAlister, near the present town of Mexico, to consult and de- vise measures to reinforce Washington and the army. All the neighbors below the Nar- rows met. John Hamilton, of Fermanagh, was made chairman. It was unanimously DAUPHIN COUNTY. 185 agreed to raise a company of mounted men. All were young men, with younger families, but they did not hesitate. They agreed to march. Hamilton pledged himself to start immediately, then McAlister and Sharon. The former was chosen captain, the latter lieutenants, and in two days they were off, more than eighty strong, riding the first day to the mouth of the Swataxa, over snow many inches in depth. They reached camp, on the Pennsylvania side, below Trenton, the day after the Hessians were captured." None but men with their whole hearts in the cause would have made such a dreary march in a most inclement winter, unless thoroughly in earnest. This was the sentiment that actu- ated all the frontier settlers. In 1793 Har- risburg was scourged by a pestilence resem- bling yellow fever, an epidemic that then prevailed at Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. One of its victims was Mr. Ham- ilton. He married, in December, 1772, Mar- garet Alexander, born March 17, 1754, in Shearman's Valley, Cumberland, now Perry county, Pa.; died August 22, 1835, at "Fer- managh," Juniata county, Pa.; daughter of Hugh Alexander and Martha Edmeston. Lewis, Eli, was a native of York county, Pa., born about 1750, and the first settler of the town of Lewisberry. He was a printer by profession, and had the honor of estab- - lishing the first newspaper in Harrisburg — the Harrisburg Advertiser — in 1789. This was purchased by Mr. Wyeth in 1792 and changed to The Oracle of Dauphin and Har- risburg Advertiser. Major Lewis was a soldier of the Revolution, and a gentleman of con- siderable literary acquirements. He was the author of a poem entitled " St. Clair's Defeat," printed in a small 32mo. at his office, copies of which are exceedingly rare. He died at his residence at Lewisberry on Sunday, February 2, 1807, aged 57 years. He was the father of Chief Justice Ellis Lewis of the Supreme Court of Pennsyl- vania. Cox, Col. Cornelius, son of John Cox and Esther , was born about 1750 in the city of Philadelphia. His father was a na- tive of England, a physician of prominence in Philadelphia, in which city lie died. He laid out Estherton. on the Susque- hanna, in 1761, supposing at the time it would become an important place. Dr. Cox was twice married — first to Sarah, widow of William Edgell, of Philadelphia ; second to Esther , of the same place. We know nothing further, save that their son was the subject of this sketch. Cornelius Cox re- ceived a good education in his native city. Some time prior to the Revolution we find him at Estherton in management of the estate left him by his father. He early espoused the cause of the Colonies, was pres- ent at the meeting at Middletown which passed the patriotic resolutions of June, 1774, and when the people were called to arms was commissioned major of Col. James Burd's battalion of Lancaster county associators. Was appointed assistant commissary of pur- chases, and also issuing commissary July 7, 1780. Until the close of the Revolution he was actively engaged, whether it was in the collecting of flour for the French fleet, the gathering of blankets for the half-clad arm}' at Valley Forge, or the superintending of the erection of bateaux for the use of General Sullivan in his expedition against the Six Nations. In 1792 he was chosen one of the State electors for president in favor of Gen- eral Washington. Governor Mifflin ap- pointed him one of the associate justices of the courts of Dauphin count}', but preferring quiet, he declined the honor. He died Feb- ruary 3, 1803, at Estherton, aged about 53 years. Colonel Cox married Mary Foster, born 1767; died August 2, 1810; daughterof John Foster and Catherine Dickey. Ayres, John, son of William Ayres and his wife, Mary Kean, was born February 9, 1754. At the age of twenty-one years, ac- companied his father and family in their movement to Paxtang township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa. ; subsequently be- came the owner of the homestead there established, and added thereto a certain tract of land called " Ayresburg." In 1775, on the first call for volunteers for the Revolu- tionary army, he enlisted in Capt. Matthew Smith's company of riflemen, formed in Lancaster county, and detailed on the expedi- tion against Quebec under Arnold, but whilst the army lay before Boston, he took sick and was invalided. On March 13, 1776, he again enlisted in Captain Manning's company Fourth battalion of Lancaster county, com- manded by Col. James Burd. His father and several of his connections belonged to the same company. The Oracle of Dauphin, in announcing his death, August 17, 1825, 186 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA remarks that "he was the last of the Revolu- tionary patriots in his neighborhood." John Ayres was twice married; married, first, in 1781, Mary Montgomery, daughter of Gen. William Montgomery, of Mahoning, now Danville, Pa., who died at the age of twenty- three years, without issue. He married, second!}', in 1786, Jane Lytle, eldestdaughter of Joseph Lytle, of Lytle's Ferry, in Upper Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa. Jane Lytle was born near Anderson's Ferry, March 1, 1767 ; died, in Harrisburg, Pa., May 7, 1831. The old burying-ground, one mile above Dauphin, contains the remains of this branch of the Ayres family. Reily, John, was born at Leeds, England, on the 12th of April, 1752. His father, Benjamin Reil}', emigrated soon after, and was a gentleman of some note in the Prov- ince of Pennsylvania. Receiving a classical education, the former began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar on the eve of the Revolution. Accepting a commission as captain in the Twelfth regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, subsequently (1778) transferred to the Third regiment, he served with valor and distinction, and was severely wounded at Bonhamton, N. J., being shot through the body. Returning home he slowly recovered, when he resumed the prac- tice of his profession. He was present and took part in the first term of the Dauphin count}'' court, in May, 1785. In 1795 he published at Harrisburg "A Compendium for Pennsylvania Justices of the Peace," the first work of that character printed in Amer- ica. Captain Reily died at Myerstown, May 2, 1810. He married, at Lancaster, on May 20, 1773, by Rev. Thomas Barton, of the Episcopal Church, Elizabeth Myer, the daughter of Isaac Myer, the founder of Myerstown, Lebanon county, born April 2, 1755; died April 2, 1800. They had a large family. Captain Reily was not a brilliant orator, but was perfectly reliable as a lawyer, and had an extensive practice at the Lancas- ter, Berks and Dauphin courts. He was a tall, courtly gentleman, and an ardent Whig of the Revolutionary era ; was a polished writer, and a manuscript book of literary excerpts in the possession of his descendants shows a refined and cultivated taste. settled near the North mountain, then Han- over township, Lancaster county, was born August 18, 1752, in Hanover township. He was a farmer by occupation. At the outset of the Revolution he was appointed a lieu- tenant in the Hanover battalion of associa- tors, commanded by Col. Timothy Green. He served with distinction at Long Island, August 27, 1776, and through the campaign of 1777 was in constant active service. Dur- ing the remainder of the war he was in command of a volunteer company, which was formed for the protection of the frontiers from the encroachments of the Tories and their allies, the savage Indians of New York. The sword which he carried through the war is now in possession of William Barnett, of Dayton, Ohio. Major Barnett died May 12, 1823. He married, April 29, 1784, Mary McEwen, of Hanover, a very estimable lady. She was born September 9, 1762 ; died March 10, 1806, and is interred by the side of her husband. Barnett, John, the fourth in descent from John Barnett, who came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Pennsylvania., prior to 1730, and Murray, Patrick, was born March 17, 1755, in county Donegal, Ireland; died July 23, 1854, in Orange township, Ashland county, O. He came to America at the out- set of the struggle for independence, and we find that on the 3d of June, 1776, he enlisted in Capt. James Parr's company, of the First regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for three years or during the war. He was discharged in 1782, and shortly after settled at Harris' Ferry, on the Susquehanna, and when, two years after, the town of Harrisburg was laid out, established himself in business as a " clothier and fashioner." In the year 1800 he removed with his family to Greens- burg, Westmoreland county, Pa., remaining there until 1809, when he located in Stark county, Ohio. In 1812 he and his son James volunteered in the brigade of Gen. Reasin Beall, organized for the defense of the border settlers in the Northwest. While quartered at Fort Meigs the army became much dis- tressed for want of provisions ; the roads to the settlements were long, rough, and in poor condition, passing mostly through dense forests, and across marshes and bogs. The quantity of forage consumed by the cavalry as well as the supply of the quartermaster's department for the troops made it difficult to furnish the necessary rations at the proper time. On more than one occasion the troops were on the point of starvation, and this, with the inclemency of the weather, made their DAUPHIN COUNTY. 187 sufferings almost unbearable. Several remi- niscences of this period, in Mr. Murray's his- tory, have been preserved to us which show that under the most adverse circumstances his mother wit and his indomitable energy never forsook him, while his patriotism was none the less enthusiastic by his many depri- vations. After General Beall returned, the father and son served a second enlistment, and were at the battle of Fort Meigs. In that contest the elder Murray was separated from his company, and the grass being very tall it was presumed by his comrades that he had been killed and scalped by the Indians. After a few hours he appeared in the camp amid the cheers of his companions at his safe return. Upon the expiration of his term of service he returned to his home in Stark county, where he remained to 1812, when he removed to what is now Orange township, then Richland county, Ohio. It is said of him that, although his education was defective, he had a very retentive memory, and enjoyed at the. close of his long life the relation of the exploits and border achievements of him- self and other early pioneers in that section of Ohio. In many respects he was a remark- able man, and was all his life-time active, energetic and industrious. On the 4th of July the year he was ninety-nine years of age he rode to Ashland in a buggy, waked about one mile during the day and returned home some three miles, in the evening. He voted for ten different Presidents of the United States. Mr. Murray married, September 2, 1786, at Harrisburg, Pa., by Rev. John Elder, of Paxtang, Mary Brereton Beatty, born 1769, in county Down, Ireland ; died March 2,1853, in Ashland count}', Ohio ; with her hus- band buried in Orange graveyard ; daughter of James Beatty and Alice Ann Irwin. Mitchel, Andrew, a native of Dublin, Ireland, born November 1, 1754, emigrated to America in 1774, on the eve of the Revo- lution. Espousing the cause of the Colonies, he took position as an officer among the de- fenders of his adopted country. He was a gentleman of finished education and excel- lent moral training, having been destined for a clerical life, adopted teaching as an avocation, and in the dearth of preceptors after the peace of 1783 had gratifying suc- cess as an educator. He came to Harrisburg in 1791, and in June, 1795, married Mar- garet, the widow of Capt. John Hamilton. He was one of the burgesses of the borough in 1799, and served a number of years in the town council. Mr. Mitchel was an of- ficer and early member of the Presbyterian church, and greatly assisted in iis first or- ganization. He died December 21, 1825, at his residence on Front street, now Mrs. Dr. Rutherford's. His daughter, Jane Alexan- der, wife of Dr. Thomas Whiteside, was the only child who survived him. Fleming, Robert, the fourth son of Robert Fleming and Jane Jackson, was born in Chester county, Pa., June 6, 1756. His parents were natives of Argyleshire, Scot- land, who subsequently removed to Ireland, and from thence emigrated to America, about 1746, settling near Flemington, Ches- ter county. Prior to tiie Revolution the} 7 located within the limits of the " New Pur- chase," on the West Branch of the Susque- hanna, but during the ''Great Runaway" in 1778, they sought refuge among some friends in now Dauphin county. About 1784 they removed to Hanover township, Washington count} 7 , Pa., locating on Har- mon's creek, where they resided at the time of their death, Robert Fleming at ninety-six and his wife at ninety-four. Robert Flem- ing, the subject of this notice, remained in Dauphin county; purchased land in Han- over township, on which he resided during his lifetime. On the 6th of February, 1783, he married Margaret, daughter of John Wright. He was one of the founders of the Harrisburg Bank, and instrumental in the erection of the Harrisburg bridge. He was an officer in the volunteer force of 1812, and filled acceptably various local offices. He was an elder in the Hanover church during the ministrations of Rev. James Snodgrass. He died February 4, 1817, and his wife De- cember 12, 1813, aged fifty-nine years. Egle, Valentine, was born October 27, 1756, in Bern township, Berks countv, Pa. ; died November 23, 1820, at Harrisburg, Pa. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in Captain Ross' company, Col. William Thompson's battalion of riflemen, subsequently enlisting for one year in the First regiment of the Pennsylvania Line of the Revolution, and subsequently was lieutenant in Eighth bat- talion, Lancaster county militia. He learned the trade of a hatter, and settled in Harris- burg, Pa., where he established himself in business and w r as a gentleman universally respected and esteemed. He died suddenly 188 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA from nervous shock and over-exertion, caused by the complete destruction of his 'property by fire a few months prior. He married, in 1796, by Rev. Anthony Hautz, pastor of Frieden's Kirche, in Cumberland county, Pa., Elizabeth Thomas, born May 2, 1772, in Londonderry township, Lancaster, now Lebanon county, Pa. ; died August 5, 1867, at Harrisburg, Pa. She was the daugh- ter of Martin Thomas and Ursula Muller. Her father was a soldier of the Revolution, and her mother's father, John George Muller, was a lieutenant, subsequently captain, in the Provincial arm}', serving in the Forbes and .Bouquet expeditions to the westward. Said a contemporary at the time of her decease: " During her long and eventful life she was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was an eye-witness of many interesting scenes, not only in frontier times, at a period when the red man was occasionally to be seen revisiting his old hunting grounds, but during the struggle for liberty — the war of the Revolution." She was indeed a remark- able woman, and the incidents of her life were sach as few persons have experienced. She was a devoted Christian, and her good deeds are the heritage of her descendants. ried, first, on May 4, 1779, at York, Pa., Catharine Ho3 r er, born October 31, 1758, in the Palatinate, Germany ; died August 27,' 1796, at Harrisburg, Pa. Kunkel, Christian, son of John Christian Kunkel, was born July 10, 1757, in the Palat- inate, Germany ; died September 8, 1823, in Harrisburg, Pa. His father arrived in Penn- sylvania September 23, 1766, subsequently locating at or near York. Christian was brought up to mercantile pursuits. In the war of the Revolution he was commissioned an ensign in Colonel Slagle's battalion of associators, and was in active service during the campaign around Philadelphia in 1777 and 1778. In 1786, in company with his brotber-in-law, George Hoyer, he located at Harrisburg. There he at once entered into business, which, with his indomitable energy and industry, proved highly successful. He was one of the prime movers and contributed toward the organization of the first German church in Harrisburg. Pie was burgess of the borough in 1796, and frequently a mem- ber of the council. He was elected, in 1809, one of the directors of the branch bank of Philadelphia at Harrisburg, and the same year appointed by Governor Snyder one of the commissioners for erecting a bridge over the Susquehanna, and was interested in other enterprises. His life was an active and busy one. Mr. Kunkel was twice married ; mar- Graydon, William, the son of Alexander Graydon and Rachel Marks, was born near Bristol, Bucks county, Pa., September 4, 1759. He was educated in Philadelphia, and studied law under Edward Biddle, of that cit}'. He came to Harrisburg upon the organization of the count}' of Dauphin, and began the practice of his profession, being- admitted at the May term, 1786. He was the first notary public, commissioned Sep- tember 2, 1791, and a leading man in the borough during the " mill-dam troubles " of 1794-95. He was many years a member of the town council and president thereof, and subsequently one of the burgesses. He was the author of " Forms of Conveyancing " (in two volumes), " The Justice's Assistant," and edited "An Abridgement of the Laws of the United States" in 1802. Mr. Graydon was prominent in the organization of the First Presbyterian church, and for many years an elder thereof. He died at Har- risburg, October 13, 1840, in the eighty- second year of his age. " Mr. Gra3'don," says Rev. Dr. Robinson, " was a man of fine literary tastes, was highly esteemed as a gentleman of the old school, in his manners refined, courteous, of unblemished integrity in the many trusts committed to him, of high and honorable principles, and in the church and walks of Christian life a man of true piety and deep devotion." H. Murray Graydon and Dr. William Graydon are his sons. Fleming, Samuel, was born October 30, 1761, in Cecil county, Md., died August 3, 1851, in Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa. Removed with his father's family to West- ern Pennsylvania, where he served as justice of the peace and surveyor for Washington county ; was captain of a ranging company on the frontiers to protect them from the Indian marauders from the Ohio ; was one of the local committee to treat with the in- surgents during the Whiskey Insurrection. In 1812 he removed to West Hanover town- ship, Dauphin county, where he resided until a few years before his death. Mr. Fleming married, September 24, 1789, Sarah Becket, born 1771; d. January 21, 1831, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 189 Hanna, Gen. John Andre, son of Rev. John Hanna and Mary McCrea, was born about 1761, at Flemington, N. J. He re- ceived a good classical education under his father, who was a most excellent tutor. He served in the war of the Revolution. To- ward its close came to Pennsylvania and studied law with Stephen Chambers, of Lan- caster, whose acquaintance he made in the army, and was admitted to the bar of Lan- caster county at November session, 1783. He located at Harrisburg upon the forma- tion of the county of Dauphin and wasamong the first lawyers admitted there. He took a deep interest in early municipal affairs, and there was little transpiring looking to the welfare and development of the new town in which Mr. Hanna did not take part. His marriage with a daughter of John Harris, the founder, brought him into unusual prominence. He represented the county in the Legislature, and in 1795 elected to the United States Congress; a position he filled up to the time of his death by successive re- election. During the Whiskey Insurrection he was a brigadier general of the Pennsyl- vania force in command of the Second brig- ade, Second division. In 1800 Governor McKean commissioned him a major general of the Third division of the militia forces of the State. He died at Harrisburg on the 13th of July, 1805, aged forty-four years, and is buried in the cemetery there. General Hanna married Mary Harris, daughter of John Harris and Mary Read, who died Au- gust 20, 1851, in the eighty-first year of her age. They had nine children : Esther Har- ris, d. s. p.; Eleanor (first), d. s. p.; Sarah Eaton, married Richard T. Jacobs ; Henri- etta, died unmarried; Caroline Elizabeth, married Joseph Briggs; Frances Harris, married John Carson McAllister ; Julian C, married John Fisher; Mary Read, married Hon. John Tod ; and Eleanor (second), d. s. p. Forster, Thomas, son of John Forster, was born May 16, 1762, in Paxtang town- ship, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. Pa.; died June 29, 1836, at Erie, Pa. He received a good education, and was brought up as a surveyor. In the Revolutionary struggle he was a private in Capt. John Reed's company in the summer of 1776, in active service dur- ing the Jersey campaign of that year. In 1794, during the so-called Whiskey Insur- rection, he served as colonel of one of the volunteer regiments on that expedition. He was one of the associate judges of Dauphin county, appointed October 26, 1793, by Gov- ernor Mifflin, resigning December 3, 1798, having been elected one of the representa- tives of the State Legislature that year. At the close of 1799 or early in 1800, as the agent of the Harrisburg and Presqu' Isle Land Company, he permanently removed to Erie. In the affairs incident to the early settlement of that town and the organization of that county, he took a prominent part. He was one of the first street commissioners of the town, president of the Erie and Water- ford Turnpike Compan}', one of the directors of the first library company and its librarian, and captain of the first military company formed at Erie, and which in 1812 was in service at Buffalo, Captain Forster being promoted brigade inspector. In 1823 he was appointed by Governor Shulze one of the commissioners to explore the route for the Erie extension of the Pennsylvania canal, and in 1827 was chairman of the meeting organizing St. Paul's Episcopal church. In 1799 he was appointed by President Adams collector of the port at Erie, and successively commissioned by Presidents Jefferson, Madi- son, J. Q. Adams and Jackson, filling the office until his death. Colonel Forster mar- ried, October 5, 1786, Sarah Pettit Mont- gomery, born July, 1766, at Georgetown, Kent county, Md.; died July 27, 1808, at Erie, Pa.; daughter of Rev. Joseph Mont- gomery and Elizabeth Reed. Kean, John, was born October 3, 1762, in Philadelphia and died December 9, 1818, in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the son of John Kean [1728-1801 J and Mary Dunlop [1728- 1819]. His father removed to what is now Dauphin county, Pa., in 1775. In 1780 he entered the Revolutionary service, and was with the army until after the capitulation of Yorktown. Upon his discharge he was placed with James Clunie, a merchant at Hummelstown, second sheriff of Dauphin county, at a salary of one hundred dollars a year and boarding. In this period he taught himself conveyancing and surveying. In 1785 he located at Harrisburg, in partnership with Mr. Clunie. In 1788 he was one of the members of the famous " Harrisburg Confer- ence." He was one of the managers of the first library company, established in 1787, and the same year elected a commissioner of the county ; one of the trustees of the Harris- burg Academy, 1788; treasurer of the Pres- 190 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA byterian congregation in 1790; chosen cap- tain of the first volunteer company upon the resignation of General Hanna, and president of the first fire company, and in 1792 ap- pointed an associate judge. In 1796 Mr. Kean purchased, with John Elder, Jr., New Mar- ket forge, about three miles from Palmyra, and removed thence. Was elected to the State Senate, and re-elected in 1798, serving until 1802. In 1805 he was appointed by Governor McKean register general, serving for three years. He removed to Philadel- phia in 1810, was a merchant there, returned to Harrisburg in 1813, was again appointed justice of the peace by Governor Snyder, which office he filled until his death. Judge Kean married, first, in 1786, Mary Whitehill, daughter of Robert Whitehill, of Cumber- land county. By her he had one daughter, Eleanor, who married, first, March 24, 1808, William Patton, M. D., son of Thomas Pat- ton and Eleanor Fleming, born in 1775, in Derry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county, Pa.; died March 30, 1816. Mrs. Patton married, secondly, Christian Spayd, and left descendants. By his second wife, Jean Hamilton, born June 1, 1774; died March 20, 1847, at Harrisburg ; daughter of John Hamilton, there were four children, all deceased. Early Zimmermans. — The early history of the advent of the Zimmerman ancestors in Dauphin county, which at that time com- prised what is now known as Dauphin and Lebanon counties, is very obscure. There seem to be no records extant to give any in- formation on this subject. About the only knowledge that has so far come to light is the fact that three brothers, John Michael, Gottfried and Peter, and one sister, Isabella, who was married to one Rodearmel, and who died on the voyage without leaving any issue, originally came over from Holland ; and that some of them settled in Dauphin county, near Jonestown, which has since be- come a part of Lebanon count}'. One of these brothers, named Peter Zimmerman, passed the humble life of the hardy pioneer in what was then the frontier of Pennsyl- vania. All records as to the dates of his birth and marriage and death, and even the place of his burial, seemed to have vanished with the dim past. A son of this Peter Zim- merman, also named Peter Zimmerman, was born March 4, 1763, in Hanover township,- Lancaster county, Pa., as given on his bap- tismal certificate, now in the possession of Jacob Shaeffer, Cumberland county, Pa. These early Zimmermans, to be sure, are only slightly connected with the history of Dauphin county, but they are given for the purpose of more clearly showing the origin of the subsequent generations bearing that name, who have played an important part in the realistic drama of Dauphin county's history. The last named Peter Zimmerman married Miss Mary Magdelene Beane, of near Jones- town, now Lebanon county, Pa., and moved to a small unfertile farm in Cumberland county, a few miles southwest of Fairview, close to the mountains ; there were born to them eight children, of whom we have any record, five sons and three daughters, to-wit : Henry was born December 30, 1786, died March 12, 1839. Marv was born August 2, 1788, died August 10", 1873, and was the second wife of Jacob Shaeffer, of Cumberland county, Pa. Elizabeth Zimmerman, of whom there is no record except that she married a certain Peter Blawser, and moved to the southern tier of counties of New York State. John Zimmerman, of whom there is no record, moved to Wooster, Ohio, where he died. Catherine Zimmerman was born November 9, 1795, married to Andrew Mona Smith and died June 7, 1862. Peter Zim- merman was born in 1796, the exact date is not known ; he was married to Elizabeth Mona Smith, and died at his home in Wooster, Ohio, in 1880. Samuel Zimmer- man was born March 11, 1798, in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., married Sarah Lehman, and moved to Wayne township, Wayne county, Ohio, where he died March 24, 1888, and lies buried near Madisonburg, Ohio. Jacob Zimmerman, the youngest of whom we have any record, was born January 26, 1805, and moved to Bed- ford count}', Pa., where he died August 26, 1867. The father of these children is said to have died in 1810, and lies buried in the old graveyard now almost obliterated by the rough hand of time, along the river road, a few miles southwest of West Fairview. It is from this 'family, as well as from the line of early ancestors above, that the Dauphin county Zimmermans trace their origin. Snodgrass, James, the son of Benjamin Snodgrass, was born near Doylestown, Bucks county, Pa., July 23, 1763. His grandfather came from the north of Ireland about the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 191 year 1700, locating in Bucks county, Pa. He graduated at the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1783 ; and was for a brief time a tutor therein. He studied theology under direction of the Rev. Nathaniel Irwin, then pastor of the church at Neshaminy, and was licensed to preach the gospel hy the Presby- tery of Philadelphia in December, 1785. Af- ter preaching about a year and a half in desti- tute places-in the central and northern part of New York, on the 16th of October, 1787, he accepted the call of the Hanover congre- gation of May previous, and until his ordina- tion on the 13th of May, 1788, he gave his attention to that church. At his installation there were present of the Presbytery of Car- lisle the revered and honored ministers Revs. John Elder, John Hoge, John Linn, John Craighead, Robert Cooper and Samuel Waugh. His pastorate extended over a period of fifty-eight years, and he was the last who ministered at Hanover. His death occurred July 2, 1846, and he lies interred in old Hanover church graveyard. The Rev. Snodgrass was twice married. His first wife, Martha, born November 12,1760; died December 20, 1828 ; his second wife, Nancy, born in 1770 ; died January 24, 1839, and are both interred in the same graveyard. Steele, Gen. James, the -son of William Steele, Jr., and Abigail, daughter of Francis Baily, was born in Sadsbury township, Lan- caster county, Pa., in 1763. He received a good classical education. He represented Chester county in the Pennsylvania legisla- tive sessions of 1809 and 1810, served in the war of 1812-14 in the capacity of colonel, and for meritorious conduct promoted to in- spector general of the State troops with the rank of brigadier. He was an enterprising business man, and prior to the war erected a paper mill on the east side of the Octoraro, and in 1818 a cotton mill in the same neigh- borhood. General Steele removed to Harris- burg in 1839, dying there September 29, 1845, and was the first person interred in the Harrisburg cemetery. His integrity and zeal, whether as officer or private individual, made him universally beloved and respected. He was a Presbyterian, but his wife and some of his family were Methodists. His son, Franklin B. Steele, was appointed military storekeeper at the Falls of St. An- thony in 1837, and from that period was closely identified with the history and inter- ests of the Upper Mississippi. He died Sep- tember 10, 1880. General Steele's wife was Miss Humes, of Lancaster county. After her husband's death she removed to St. Paul, where she died and is buried. Their chil- dren were : Frank, who married a Miss Bar- ney, of Baltimore, a granddaughter of Com- modore Barney; Sarah, married Governor Sibley, of Minnesota; Rachel, married Gen- eral Johnson, of St. Paul ; John, a physician of prominence, married Miss McClung, of Lancaster county, Pa. ; Mary, unmarried, and Abby, married Dr. Potts. Bucher, John Jacob, son of the Rev. John Conrad Bucher, a noted early divine as well as an officer during the French and Indian war, was born Januarjr 1, 1764, in Carlisle, Pa. In 1790, located in Harrisburg as a hatter and furrier ; in 1796, elected coroner of Dauphin county ; in 1798, appointed jus- tice of the peace by Governor Mifflin, and represented Dauphin county in the Penns3'l- vania Legislature, sitting at Lancaster, nine successive terms from 1803. In 1810 he was appointed by Governor Snyder one of the commissioners for the erection of the public buildings at Harrisburg. In 1818, appointed by Governor Findlay an associate judge for the county of Dauphin, filling the office, honorably, until his death, October 16,1827. Endowed with great wisdom and sagacity, and of unimpeachable integrity and honest}', he was called upon to fill many public and private trusts of honor and responsibilitj'. His remains now lie in the Harrisburg ceme- tery. Judge Bucher married, March 27, 1792, Susanna Margaret Hortter, one of the five daughters of John Valentine Hortter, of Spires, Bavaria, who settled in Harrisburg in 1785. She was born in Gerrnantown Sep- tember 24, 1774; died in Harrisburg, De- cember 30, 1838. She was three years old when the battle of Gerrnantown was fought, October 4, 1777, and remembered the ex- perience of the family who were confined in the cellar of their residence, which was on the route of the battle. Elder, Thomas, grandson of the Rev. John Elder, born January 30, 1767 ; d. April 29, 1853, in Harrisburg, Pa. He received a good English and classical educa- tion, especially under Joseph Hutchison, a celebrated teacher in his da\ T . He subse- quent!}' attended the academy at Philadel- phia, where he graduated. Studied law 192 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYUL OPEDIA with General John A. Hanna, and was ad- mitted to the Dauphin county bar at the August term, 1791. He at once began the practice of a profession in which he became distinguished, and which he followed with great success for upwards of forty years, and " was eminent as a safe and sagacious coun- selor, a laborious and indefatigable lawyer." During the Whiskey Insurrection, he volun- teered as a private in Captain Dentzel's company, which marched westward, prefer- ring the ranks to that of a commissioned of- fice, which his company offered him. He subsequently held the office of lieuten- ant colonel of the militia, and was fre- quently designated by the title of colonel. As a citizen in the early years of the borough of Harrisburg, Mr. Elder possessed public spirit and enterprise in advance of his con- temporaries generally. He was the promi- nent and leading spirit in organizing a com- pany to erect the Harrisburg bridge, the first constructed over the Susquehanna, and for many years the longest in the Union. Upon the permanent organization, he was unanimously elected the president, which office he held by annual re-election of the directors until his resignation in June, 1846. He was chosen president of the Harrisburg Bank in June, 1816, which office he held until his death. Governor Hiester appointed him attorney general of the Commonwealth, a position he filled with marked abilitv from December 20, 1820, to December 18," 1823, but he ever after positively refused to accept office, although he took deep and active in- terest for many years in the political affairs of the State and Nation. He was blessed with a physical constitution which enabled him to accomplish an extraordinary amount of labor without diminishing the elasticity of his spirits or the vigor of his mind. He lived to the advanced age of over 86 years. Mr. Elder was twice married ; married, first, March 23, 1799, Catharine Cox, d. June 12, 1810 ; daughter of Col. Cornelius Cox, of Estherton, Pa. Thomas Elder married, secondly, May 30, 1813, Elizabeth Shippen Jones, born December 13, 1787, in Burling- ton, N. J.; died October 31, 1871, in Harris- burg, Pa.; daughter of Robert Strettell Jones and Ann Shippen. Harris, Robert, son of the founder, John Harris, and of Mary Read, daughter of Adam Read, Esq., of Hanover, was born in Harris' Ferry on the 5th of September, 1768. He was brought up as a farmer, and resided in the early part of his life in the log and frame building on Paxtang street, now used as a public school. His farm extended from the dwelling-house down the river to about the present location of Hanna street, and thence out over the bluff, including the ground oc- cupied by the Catholic cemetery, containing about one hundred acres. By the death of his father, in 1791, much of the business affairs of the family was early intrusted to him. He was possessed of con- siderable public spirit, aiding in the establish- ment of various enterprises, including the bridge over the Susquehanna, the Harris- burg Bank, and the Harrisburg and Middle- town turnpike road, in the first two of which he was a director and perhaps also in the last. Mr. Harris was appointed to various public trusts. He was one of the State com- missioners to survey and lay off a route for the turnpike from Chambersburg to Pitts- burgh, also for improving the Susquehanna, in the course of which the commissioners descended the river below McCall's ferry. When the Assembly of the State decided to remove the seat of government to Harris- burg, Mr. Harris was selected as one of the commissioners for fixing the location of the capitol buildings preparatory to the removal. During the mill-dam troubles, in 1795, Mr. Harris was one of the party of prominent citizens who finally tore down the Landis dam, the site of which was in the lower part of the city, and to which was attributed much of the sickness then prevailing here. He was one of the first to rush into the water, and it was said that he was then laboring under an ague chill, but never afterwards had a return of it. During the war of 1812-14, Mr. Harris was appointed paymaster of the troops which marched to Baltimore, and acted as such at York, where the soldiers were discharged. He was elected to Congress and took his seat in 1823, and by a re-election served therein until the 4th of March, 1827. On one of the occasions he brought home with him a picture, made before the days of daguerreotyping, of the celebrated John Randolph, of Virginia, representing him on the floor of the House of Representatives en- veloped in a large coat, extending his long, lank arms and his bony finger as he pointed it at Henry Clay and others in the course ot his impassioned and sarcastic harangue. Mr. Harris served in Congress during the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 193 Presidency of John Quincy Adams, and of course knew him. When General Taylor, as President, was in Harrisburg, Mr. Harris was appointed to deliver the address of wel- come on the part of the citizens. During the subsequent intercourse with General Taylor he observed to him that he had dined with all of the preceding Presidents. He was married in Philadelphia in the spring of 1791, during the Presidency of General Washington, and dined at his table, and there or elsewhere with Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and probably Mr. Monroe. He was intimately acquainted with General Harrison when a lieutenant in the army, had entertained him at his house in Harrisburg, and was invited to dine with him during ' his brief term as President. He was on friendly terms with John C. Calhoun, and was well acquainted with General Jackson. After the State capital was removed to Harrisburg, the residence of Mr. Harris, who had in 1805 purchased the Harris mansion from his brother David, and from that period occupied it, was the center of attraction at 1 the seat of government. He entertained many of the prominent men of the State and of the Legislature. At his house might have been seen Governor Findlay, Samuel D. In- gram, Thomas Sergeant, William J. Duane, Governor Wolf, and various other persons of distinction, including Isaac Weaver, of Greene county, speaker of the Senate from 1817 to 1821, a gentleman of marked pres- ence, and who, Mr. Harris said, more resem- bled General Washington than any other man he had ever seen. During the Presi- dency of General Washington, Mr. Harris, then a young man, accompanied the party on board the Clermont, the steamboat of John Fitch, when that vessel made its trial trip on the Delaware. The first prothonotary of Dauphin county was Alexander Graydon, and the first reg- ister Andrew Forrest, both sent from Phila- delphia by Governor Mifflin, with whom they had served as fellow-officers in the war of the Revolution. Governor McKean for some reason refused to reappoint Mr. Forrest, and tendered the appointment to Mr. Harris. He, however, recommended the retention of Mr. Forrest, but Governor McKean informed him that if he did not accept the office lie would appoint some one else. He accord- ingly accepted it, but, it is said, divided the fees with Mr. Forrest for some time, and perhaps until his death. Until the close of his long life Mr. Harris was quite active in body and mind. He died at Harrisburg September 3, 1851, being within two days of fourscore and three years of age. His remains repose in the beautiful cemetery now within the bounds of our city by the Susquehanna. His warm and life- long friend, Rev. William R. DeWitt, D. D., delivered the funeral discourse, which we recollect well of hearing, in which he paid a most glowing tribute to the memory of Robert Harris. He died not unwillingly in the faith and hope of a Christian, and in the respect and kind regard of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Harris married in Philadelphia, May 12, 1791, Elizabeth Ewing, daughter of the Rev. John Ewing, D. D., provost of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Harris was born in Philadelphia December 2, 1772 ; died at Harrisburg April 27, 1835, and is there buried. Wallace, William, was born October, 1768, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa.; died Tuesday, May 28, 1816, and with his wife buried in Paxtang church graveyard. He was the eldest son of Benjamin Wallace and Elizabeth Culbertson ; received a class- ical education ; graduated at Dickinson Col- lege ; studied law at Harrisburg under Gal- braith Patterson, and was admitted to the bar at the June term, 1792. He became in- terested in the Harrisburg and Presqu' Isle Land Company, and about 1800 removed to Erie, in the affairs of which place and in the organization of the county he took an active and leading part. About 1810 he returned to Harrisburg and partly resumed his pro- fession. Besides being a member of the bar he was a partner of his brother-in-law, John Lyon, at Pennsylvania Furnace. He was nominated by the Federalists for Congress in 1813, but defeated. He was elected the first president of the old Harrisburg Bank and was burgess of the borough at his death. He was a polite, urbane man, of slight fr*ame and precise address. Mr. Wallace had pre- viously married, in 1803, Rachel Forrest, daughter of Dr. Andrew Forrest, of Harris- burg, who died at Erie in 1804. Mr. Wallace married, 1806, Eleanor Maclay, daughter of Hon. William Maclay. She was born Janu- ary 17, 1774, at Harris' Feny, and died Jan- uary 2, 1823, at Harrisburg. Crouch, Edward, son of Col. James Crouch, was born at Walnut Hill, in Paxtang, Novem- 194 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ber 9, 1764. He was a merchant by occupa- tion. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the army of the Revolution, and commanded a company in the Whiskey Insurrection in 1794. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1804 to 1806, and was a presidential elector in 1813. Gover- nor Snyder appointed him one of the associ- ate judges of the county of Dauphin April 16, 1813, but he resigned upon his election to the Thirteenth United States Congress. He died on the 2d day of February, 1827, and is buried in Paxtang graveyard. " In private life he was an able and an honest man," wrote one of his contemporaries, and the record of his life shows him to have been a gentleman of uprightness of character, and as honorable as he was influential. Mr. Crouch married, first, Margaret Potter, born 1775 ; died February 7, 1797 ; daughter of Gen. James Potter, of the Revolution. Their only daughter Mary, born October 23, 1791; died October 27, 1846 ; married Benjamin Jordan, _ who succeeded to the estate of Walnut Hill. He married, secondly, Rachel Bailey, born April 16, 1782; died March 2, 1857. Ainsworth, Samuel, son of John Ains- worth and his wife Margaret Mayes, who was born November 11, 1765, in Hanover town- ship. His grandfather, of the same name, with his wife Margaret Young, were settlers in Hanover in 1736. In 1756 the family were driven out by the Indians and one of the children captured. The latter was never retaken. Samuel was brought up on his father's farm in Hanover, receiving a year's education in Philadelphia in addition to that acquired in the schools of the neighborhood. After the organization of the county he be- came quite prominent, and twice elected to the Legislature. He died while in attend- ance on this body, in Philadelphia, in Febru- ary, 1798. Mr. Ainsworth married, May 10, 1792, by Rev. James Snodgrass, Margaret McEWen, daughter of Richard McEwen; born 1770, in Hanover ; died October 29, 1867, near Lancaster, Ohio. Downey, John, the son of John and Sarah Downey, was born at Germantown, Pa., in the year 1765. The elder Downey was an officer of the Revolution under Gen. John Tracey and was inhumanly massacred at the battle, of Crooked Billet. The son received a classical education in the old academy there, and in 1795 located at Harrisburg, where he opened a Latin and grammar school. At this period, in a letter to Governor Thomas Mifflin, he proposed a "plan of education," remarkably foreshadowing the present com- mon-school system, and which has placed him in the front rank of early American educators. He was for man}' years a justice of the peace, and served as town clerk for a long time. He was the first cashier of the Harrisburg Bank, largely instrumental in securing the erection of a bridge over the Susquehanna, and one of the corporators of the Harrisburg and Middletown Turnpike Company ; was a member of the Legislature in 1817-18, and filled other positions of honor and profit. He died at Harrisburg on the 21st of July, 1827, and the Oracle speaks of him as " a useful magistrate and pious man." He wrote much for the press, and a series of articles published in the Dauphin Guardian, entitled " Simon Easy Papers," were from his pen — sparkling with wit; they are worth a permanent setting, as a valuable contribu- tion to literature. Mr. Downey married, June 5, 1798, Alice Ann Beatty, daughter of James Beatty, Esq., one of the first settlers at Harris- burg. She died in Ashland county, Ohio, May 14, 1841. Their daughter, Eleanor Downey, born 1811, at Harrisburg; died 1869, at Springfield, Ohio; married April 5, 1851, Hon. Daniel Kilgore, of Ohio. Fager, John, son of John Jacob Fager and Rosanna Lutz, was born June 10, 1768, in Oley township, Berks county, Pa. His grandfather, John Henry Fager, born in 1714, in Germany, married Susanna M. Leu- ter and emigrated to America, settling in Oley township, Berks county, where he died in 1778. His son, John Jacob, born 1738, in the Palatinate; died in 1815, at Harrisburg; married Rosanna Lutz, born 1739; died 1802. Their son John learned the trade of a hatter in Reading and came to Harrisburg about 1790, where for a number of years he carried on the business. He was one of tlie founders of the Evangelical Lutheran church at Har- risburg in 1795 ; served as commissioner of the county of Dauphin, and for a number of years was a member of the town council. After retiring from active business, late in life, he was the collector of tolls at the east end of the Harrisburg bridge. He died at Harrisburg on May 10, 1848, lacking one month of being eighty years of age. Mr. Fager married Sarah Cleckner, born 1772; died 1844, at Harrisburg ; daughter of Fred. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 195 erick Cleckner, Si\, one of the first settlers at Harrisburg. They had ten children, of whom those reaching mature years were Sarah, mar- ried George Adams, of Harrisburg ; Catha- rine, married Frederick Kelker, of Harris- burg ; Samuel, George C, and Dr. John H. Findlay, Gov. William, the second son of Samuel Findlay and Jane Smith, was born near Mercersburg, Franklin county, Pa., June 20, 1768. His progenitor, beyond whom he never traced his lineage, was Adju- tant Brown, as he was called, who took part in the famous siege of Deny, and afterwards emigrated to America with his daughter Elizabeth. The daughter married Samuel Findlay, of Philadelphia. A son by this marriage settled, about 1756, in Cumberland (now Franklin) county, Pa. In the year 1765 he married Jane Smith, a daughter of William Smith. She died in her thirty-fifth year, the mother of eight boys, six of whom survived her. The subject of this sketch was the second of this family of sons. The Scotch-Irish settlers appreciated the import- ance of a good education. A knowledge of the common English branches they deemed indispensable for all their children, while one son in a family at least, if it could be accomplished by any reasonable sacrifice, received a classical education. William, in his boyhood, displayed that activity of mind and thirst for knowledge which were the characteristics of his manhood. His leisure hours were devoted to reading such books as were accessible. His instruction was, how- ever, such as could be obtained in the schools of the neighborhood. The meager advan- tages afforded him were studiously improved, and the natural activity of his mind and his ambition to excel enabled him to make sub- stantial acquirements. On the 7th of December, 1791, he was married to Nancy Irwin, daughter of Archi- bald Irwin, of Franklin county, and com- menced life as a farmer on a portion of his father's estate which, at the death of his. father in 1799, he inherited. Ke was a political disciple and a great ad- mirer of Mr. Jefferson. The first office which he ever held was a military one, that of brigade inspector of militia, requiring more of business capacity than knowledge of tactics. To the veterans of the Revolution- ary war it was given to become generals and colonels. In the autumn of 1797, that im- mediately succeeding the inauguration of John Adams as President of the United States, at a time when the only newspaper published in Franklin county was the organ of the Federalists, with its column strictly closed against the Republicans, Mr. Find- lay was elected a member of the House of Representatives of the State Legislature, which then sat in Philadelphia. He was again elected to the House in 1803. Mr. Jefferson had succeeded Mr. Adams in the Presidency, and the Republicans were in the ascendant in both National and State gov- ernments. The capital had, by the act of April 3, 1799, been temporarily established at Lancaster. Mr. Findlay, at this session, proposed that it should be permanently es- tablished at Harrisburg. The proposition then failed; but it was eventually carried, and in 1812 the removal was effected. He proved himself a leading member, and one of the most useful in the House, being placed in the most responsible positions. When the act to revise the judiciary system was before the House, Mr. Findlay offered additional sections, providing that a plaintiff might file a statement of his cause of action, instead of a declaration ; for reference of matters in dispute to arbitration ; that proceedings should not be set aside for informality ; that pleadings might be amended, and amicable actions and judgments entered without the agency of an attorney. These provisions were not then adopted, but they afterwards became and still are a part of the statute law. The object aimed at by their mover was doubtless to enable parties to conduct their own case in court without professional assistance. This the enactments have failed to accomplish ; but they have been of great advantage to attor- neys themselves, enabling them to cure their own errors and omissions, to which thev as well as the unlearned are liable. On the 13th of January, 1807, Mr. Findlay was elected State treasurer, whereupon he re- signed his seat in the House. From that date until the 2d of December, 1817, when he resigned to assume the duties of chief magistrate, a period of nearly eleven years, he was annually re-elected by the Legislature to that office, in several instances unani- mously, and alwaj^s by a strong majority, not uncommonly being supported by members politically opposed to him. During nearly four years of this time the United States were at war with England, and the resources of the country were severely taxed. 196 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA In 1817, Mr. Findlay was nominated by the Republicans as their candidate for gover- nor. Gen. Joseph Hiester was selected by a disaffected branch of the Republican partj r , styled Old School men, to oppose him, who was supported also by the Federalists. The result was a triumph for Findlay, who was elected by a majority of over seven thousand votes. In 1820, Governor Findlay again received the unanimous nomination of the Republi- cans for re-election, and Joseph Hiester was nominated, as before, by the Republicans of the Old School, and was supported by the Federalists en masse. Under the Constitution of 1790 the patronage of the Executive was immense. To him was given the power of appointing, with few exceptions, every State and county officer. This power, considered so dangerous that by the Constitution of 1838 and subsequent amendments the Ex- ecutive has been stripped of it almost entirely, was, in fact, dangerous only to the governor himself. For while he might attach one per- son to him by making an appointment, the score or two who were disappointed became, if not active political opponents, at least lukewarm friends. Many trained and skill- ful politicians had been alienated from the support of Governor Findlay by their in- ability to share or control patronage. The result was the election of his opponant. At the general election of 1S21 the Repub- licans regained ascendancy in the Legisla- ture. At the session of 1821-22, while Gov- ernor Findlay was quietly spending the winter with a friend and relative in Franklin county, he received notice that he had been elected to the Senate of the United States for the full term of six years from the preceding 4th of March. He immediately set out for the capi- tal, where he took his seat and served the en- tire term with distinguished ability. While he was in the Senate two of his brothers, Col. John Findlay, of Chambersburg, and Gen. James Findlay, of Cincinnati,Ohio, were mem- bers of the national House of Representatives. After the expiration of his senatorial term he was appointed by President Jackson treasurer of the United States Mint at Philadelphia. This office he held until the accession of Gen. Harrison to the Presidency, when, unwilling, at his advanced age, to be longer burdened with its cares and responsibilities, he resigned. The remainder of his life was spent in retire- ment with the family of his son-in-law, Gov- ernor Shunk, at whose residence, in Harris- burg, he died on the 12th of November, 1846' in the seventy-ninth year of his age. In person Governor Findlay was tall, with fair complexion and dark-brown hair. He had a vigorous constitution and a cheerful disposition. He was affable and courteous in his address, fond of conversation, but did not monopolize it. He understood and practiced the habits of a good listener. He exhibited great tact in drawing out the reserved and taciturn, and enabling them to figure well in conversation by giving rein to their hob- bies. He possessed a remarkably tenacious memory of names and faces. After a long separation he could recognize and call by name a person with whom he had had but a short and casual interview. His acquaintance was probably more extensive and his perso- nal friends more numerous than those of almost any other public man of his day. Ziegler, Col. George, the son of George Ziegler, a native of the Palatinate, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., July 3, 1768. He was brought up to mercantile pursuits, came to Harrisburg in 1795, and began merchan- dising, in which he was quite successful. In his early life he took an important part in public affairs. He was frequently a member of the borough council, was lieutenant colonel of the Sixty-sixth regiment, Pennsyl- vania militia, in 1807, and coroner from January 12, 1809, to December 18, 1811. Colonel Ziegler died at Harrisburg, August 28, 1845, aged seventy-seven years. His wife, Elizabeth, born December 6, 1777, died January 2, 1853. They left three daughters, Catharine, married George Kunkel ; Mary, married Rev. John P. Hecht ; and Elizabeth, married Rev. Frederick Roth rock. Colonel Ziegler was an estimable citizen, a gentleman of sterling integrity and worth. Alricks, James, was fourth in descent from Pieter Alricks, who became very prom- inent in the early settlement of the Dutch on the Delaware, was a member of the first Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania, and from 1685 to 1689 served as one of William Penn's counselors. James Alricks was born December 2, 1769, at Carlisle, Pa., and died October 28, 1833, at Harrisburg, Pa. He received a good education in the schools of the day, and was brought up to a mercantile life. In 1791-92, he was engaged in business in May Town, Lancaster county, and iu 1814 he removed with his family Enjraved U, J R.Ric 8 i ■tJrc/fejA^/^ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 199 from Lost Creek Valley to Harrisburg. He was a man of extensive reading, passionately fond of books, and he regarded an honest man, of fine education and refined manners, as the most remarkable object on the face of the earth. After his father's death, he was raised on a farm in Donegal, Lancaster county, and used to say at that period no one could get an education for want of teachers. While lamenting his own lack of education, he was remarkably well ac- quainted with history, ancient and modern, and with geography. He was likewise quite familiar with the writings of Shakespeare, Goldsmith, Burns, Campbell, etc. While living in the prime of life on the Juniata, he was delighted to meet and converse with such men as the Rev. Matthew Brown, the first Dr. Watson, of Bedford, Judge Jonathan Walker (the father of Robert J. Walker), William R. Smith, etc. On March 10, 1821, he was appointed clerk of the orphans' court and quarter sessions, serving until January 17, 1824 He subsequently served as one of the magistrates of the borough. Mr. Alricks, married, July 21, 1796, at Harrisburg, by Rev. N. R.Snowden, Martha Hamilton, born August 5, 1776; died March 16, 1830; daughter of John Hamilton and Margaret Alexander. Bombaugh, Abraham, son of Conrad Bom- baugh and Esther Zell, was born in 1770 in Paxtang township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) county, Pa. He received a fair German edu- cation and entered mercantile life, subse- quently, however, turning his attention to farming. His father, being a man of con- siderable influence in the young town, gave Abraham prominence, and being a gentle- man of energy and activity, apart from his business tact, he was not long in winning his way to popular favor. As early as 1808 he was a member of the town council, and for a period of twenty-five years thereafter held a position therein. In 1809 he was chief bur- gess of the borough, and later on in life, from 1828 to 1831, elected to the same office. He was one of the county commissioners from 1832 to 1835, and for one or two terms was a director of the poor. Mr. Bombaugh died April 23, 1844, at Harrisburg. He mar- ried, March 18, 1802, Catharine Reehm, born July 14, 1770; died March 22,1855. They had Aaron, married Mira Lloyd, of Phila- delphia ; Catharine, d. s. p., and Sarah, mar- ried David Hummel. 17 Bowman, John F., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., May 10, 1771. His father was a farmer, residing on Pequea creek, not far from Strasburg. John F. was brought up as a millwright, but subsequently entered mercantile pursuits. In 1809 he removed to Halifax, where he was a merchant from that period to 1830, when, believing a larger sphere of trade was opened for him, he went to Millersburg, where he successfully con- tinued in business until his death, which oc- curred on the 6th of November, 1835. Mr. Bowman first married, in 1794, a daughter of Isaac Ferree, whose farm adjoined that of his father. By this marriage they had the following children : Eliza, Maria, George, and Josiah, married Elizabeth Rutter. Mr. Bow- man married, secondly, in 1805, Frances Crossen, daughter of John Crossen. They had issue as follows: John J., married Mar- garet Sallade, Levi, Louisa, Isaac, Mary E., married Rev. C. W. Jackson, Lucinda, mar- ried Dr. Hiram Rutherford, Jacob, Emeline, and Benjamin. John F. Bowman was one of the repre- sentative men of the " Upper End," enjoyed a reputation for uprightness and honest}', and highly esteemed by those who knew him. Genial, yet quiet and unobtrusive, he never sought or would accept any local or public office. His second wife, Frances Crossen, was born August 13, 1786; died September 30, 1846, and lies interred beside her husband in the old Methodist grave- yard at Millersburg. Brua, Peter, the son of John Peter Brua, was a native of Berks county, Pa., where he was born in 1771. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and came to Harrisburg about 1792. He served as director of the poor from 1818 to 1821; was a member of the borough council in 1824, 1826 and 1829; commis- sioned county treasurer January 7, 1824, and was one of the county commissioners from 1827 to 1829. While in the latter office lie was a prime mover in establishing the Lan- casterian system of education, which pre- ceded that of the common schools. Mr. Brua was a gentleman of sound practical sense, honest and upright, and highly honored in the community. He died at Harrisburg o#i the 1st of January, 1842, in his seventy-first year. He married Catharine Rupley, of Cumberland county, Pa., who died on the 19th of January, 1833, aged sixty years. They had six children : Margaret, 200 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA married Hon. Simon Cameron ; Lucetta, married Jacob Hover ; Mary, married Isaac McCord ; Catharine, married Andrew Keefer ; Jacob, who went as a private in the Cameron Guards to Mexico, and died at Tampico, a few hours after receiving his commission as a lieutenant in the United States army ; and John Peter, who was a paymaster during the late Civil war and now on the retired list of the United States army. Wenrick, Peter, son of Francis and Eliza- beth (Greiger) Wenrick, was born in 1773, near Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa. His father's family came from Germany and settled in what is now Lebanon county, Francis Wenrick subsequently removing to near Linglestown, where most of his family were born. Francis Wenrick was a soldier of the Revolution, had been at Brandy wine and Germantown, and on the frontiers against the Indians subsequent to the massacre of Wyoming. He died about 1785, and with his wife was buried in Wen rich s church graveyard. He had, besides his sons Peter and Phillip, several daughters. Peter Wen- rick received a comparatively limited educa- tion, brought up on his father's farm, which he continued to occupy until his election to the sheriffalty, when he removed to Harris- burg. He served in that office from October 19, 1818, to October 16, 1821, and was always considered a faithful and efficient officer. He died at Harrisburg, February 27, 1825, in the fifty-second year of his age. Mr. Wen- rick married, February 2, 1796, Susannah, daughter of John Umberger, and their children were: John, Peter, Samuel, Francis, David, Joseph, Mary, who married a Mr. Sheafer; Elizabeth, who married a Mr. Min- shall ; Susannah, who married a Mr. Sloan; Sarah, who married a Mr. Scott; and Re- becca, who married a Mr. Umberger. Orth, Christian Henry, son of Adam Orth, was born March 24, 1773, in Lebanon township, Lancaster, now Lebanon county, Pa. ; died 1816 in the city of Baltimore, Md.; in life went by the name of Henry, dropping Christian. He received a good English edu- cation, and was brought up in the iron busi- ness. Upon the death of his, father he be- came the owner of New Market forge, but being elected sheriff of the county of Dauphin, commissioned October 17, 1797, like the vast majority who have followed him in that office, he became financially shipwrecked. In 1801 he was elected State senator, serving until 1804, when he posi- tivety declined further continuance in office. Governor Snyder appointed him flour in- spector of the port of Philadelphia in Janu- ary, 1809, but he resigned this office in April following, when he entered mercantile pursuits in Philadelphia. He remained in that city until about the commencement of the last war with England, when he re- moved to Baltimore, and had there estab- lished a successful business as a merchant, when he suddenly died, at the age of forty- three. Mr. Orth married, in 1794, Rebecca Rahm, born November 22, 1773 ; died Decem- ber 31, 1843, at Harrisburg, Pa.; daughter of Conrad Rahn and Catharine Weiser. Stewart, Robert Templeton, was born June 15,. 1773, in Hanover, and died Octo- ber, 1835, at Hoilidaysburg, Pa., while en route to Pittsburgh ; buried at Saltsburg, Indiana county, Pa. He settled in Belle- fonte in the year 1800, and was admitted to the bar of Centre county at the November term. He was retained in the famous slander suit of McKee vs. Gallagher, August term, 1801, in which there were fourteen lawyers for the plaintiff and twenty-two for defend- ant. In 1810 he was appointed postmaster, and continued in office until 1819. In 1810 engaged in mercantile pursuits with his brother, William C, and in 1819 entered into partnership with John Lyon in the manufacture of iron; residence at Coleraine Forges, Huntingdon county. In 1828 Lyon and Stewart sold Coleraine Forges to Joseph and James Barnett and Anthony Shorb. He moved to Pittsburgh in L823, and built Sligo Rolling Mill. Represented Allegheny county in Pennsylvania Legislature in 1831- 32. Disposing of his interests in the iron business, Mr. Stewart went to manufactur- ing salt on the Kiskiminetas. He was a man of genial disposition and social habits, and of great practical humor. In person, above the ordinary size, and of very dark complexion, which he inherited from his grandmother Stewart. He mar- ried, in 1809, by Rev. Henry Wilson, Mary Dunlop, daughter of James Dunlop, and Jean, daughter of Andrew Boggs, of Done- gal township, Lancaster county, Pa., who, in connection with James Harris, in 1795, laid out the town of Bellefonte. Mary Dunl< p Stewart died in 1827, aged forty-five years, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 201 and was buried in the First Presbyterian churchyard, Pittsburgh. Robert T. Stewart married, secondly, in 1831, Mrs. Mary E. Hamilton, of Middlesex, Cumberland county, Pa., who died in Pittsburgh in 1842. Port Lyon and Greenshurg) about the year 1826. He married, in 1804, Rebecca Mur- ray, daughter of Col. John Murray, of the Revolution. McCammon, John, of Middletown, was born in the county of Down, Ireland, about the year 1774, and emigrated to the United States when about seventeen years of age. He re- sided a short time in Chester county, from whence he came to Middletown, where he followed his trade of stone-mason. He mar- ried there and afterwards kept the principal hotel and stage office on Main street, near Center square. When General Lafayette, on his visit to America, in 1824-25, passed through Middletown on his way to Harris- burg, he and his escort dined at the house of Mr. McCammon. Mr. McCammon was ap- pointed postmaster early in 1803, and con- tinued to hold the office until December 24, 1829, a period of nearly twenty-seven years. He died July 24, 1838, aged sixty-four years, and was buried in the old Presbyterian grave- yard in Middletown. Two of Mr. McCam- mon's daughters served lengthened terms as postmistresses, Mrs. Catharine A. Stouch and Mrs. Rachel 0. McKibbin, making in all a period of about forty-seven years for the family as postmasters. Mr. McCammon was a consistent member of the Paxtang Presby- terian church. Green, Innis, the eldest son of Col. Tim- othy Green and Mary lnnis, was born in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 25, 1776. His early years were spent on his father's farm, but he received a toler- ably fair English education, an essential in the Scotch-Irish settlements. His father, who built a mill at the mouth of Stony creek about 1790, dying in 1812, Innis took charge of it. He was appointed one of the associate judges of Dauphin county by Governor Findlay, August 10, 1818, resigning October 23,1827, having been elected to the National House of Representatives. He served dur- ing the Twentieth and Twenty-first Con- gresses. Governor Wolf, January 26, 1832, re-appointed him associate judge, a position he held at the time of his death, which oc- curred on the 4th of August, 1839. His remains lie interred in the cemetery at Dauphin. Judge Green laid out the town (which for many years went by the names of Kelker, John, fourth son of Anthony Kelker and Mary Magdalena Meister, was born at Annville, Pa., June 12, 1776. He re- ceived a good education, or rather such as the country afforded during the Revolution- ary era, and was brought up to mercantile pursuits, and learned the trade of a hatter. In 1812 he was elected sheriff of Dauphin county, and permanently removed to Harris- burg April 29, 1813. He was appointed deputy marshal for the county, and took the census thereof in 1830, and served as county treasurer from 1829 to 1832. Mr. Kelker was an officer of the Reformed church, Harris- burg, and one of the building committee when the present church was erected. He died at Harrisburg April 29, 1859, at the age of eighty-three. " In social life," wrote a contemporary, " he was an example of ur- bane manners, of warm and genial friendship, of generous hospitality, and was everywhere welcomed as a man of courteous and kind disposition." Mr. Kelker married, in 1798, Sabina, daughter of Henry Shantz and Sabina Meily, of Lebanon, who died at Harrisburg, December 26, 1853, and had issue. Jefferson, Joseph, was a native of Eng- land, born in 1776. He was the son of a distinguished actor, who was the contem- porary of Garrick. It is well authenticated that the English Jeffersons, from whom Thomas Jefferson, the third President, claimed descent, and the ancestry of Joseph Jefferson the elder, were of the same county of England. It is a fact, also, that Mr. Jef- ferson, when President, sent for the come- dian, then in Washington, and the interview satisfied both parties that the}' were of the same stock, and that conclusion was strength- ened by a strong family resemblance. The latter was asked to dine at the executive mansion. He very courteously but firmly declined, saying that his gratification and pride in their possible connection was so great that it would be marred if the matter were known to the world, as any avowal of it would be misconstrued. He was educated for the stage, and in 179.3 came to Bos- ton, where and in New York ho performed until about 1803, when he located in Phila- 202 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA delphia. Here he was quite a favorite, especially at the Chestnut street theater. From 1825 to 1832 he made Harrisburg his home, having a suite of apartments in the old Shakspeare building. He died here on the 4th of August, 1832, greatly lamented. His remains were interred in the burying ground attached to St. Stephen's Episcopal church, and from thence removed to the Harrisburg cemetery. The inscription on his tomb was written by Chief Justice Gib- son, and has often been quoted and admired for its diction. Of him the late John P. Kennedy wrote: "He played everything that was comic, and always made people laugh until the tears came in their eyes. Laugh! Why I don't believe he ever saw the world doing any- thing else. Whomsoever he looked at laughed. Before he came through the side scenes, when he was about to enter he would produce the first words of his part to herald his appearance, and instantly the whole audience set up a shout. It was only the sound of his voice. He had a patent right to shake the world's diaphragm which seemed to be infallible. When he acted, families all went together, young and old. Smiles were on every face; the town was happy. The chief actors were invited into the best company, and I believe their per- sonal merits entitled them to all the esteem that was feit for them." Mr. Jefferson possessed great taste and skill in the construction of intricate stage machinery, and was unrivalled in his pecu- liar personations. His favorite characters were Kit Cosey, Old D'Oiley and Admiral Cop. He is known as the elder Jefferson. His son and grandson were alike great actors — the father of the second Joseph bequeath- ing to him his genius and his aspirations, with all that polish which rendered each so popular in his day. And now comes a third Joseph Jefferson, who, since the days of Hackett, has made the character of Rip Van Winkle his own. Buehler, George, the son of Henry Buehler, a soldier of the Revolution, and Jane Trotter, was born near the town of Lebanon, Pa., in July, 1776. His parents were Moravians ; they lie buried in Mount Hebron burying ground, and were life-long members of the old Hebron church. George received a good English and German educa- tion at the celebrated Moravian school at Lititz, and was subsequently brought up to mercantile pursuits. He was commissioned by Governor Mifflin justice of the peace for Lebanon township December 3, 1799. The year following, under the auspices of the Harrisburg and Presqu' Isle Land Com- pany, he removed to Erie, and was appointed in August, 1801, by President Jefferson, col- lector of the Eighteenth Collection District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Buehler took a prom- inent part in the affairs connected with the early organization of Erie county. At his residence, on the 2d of April, 1803, that county was organized for judicial purposes. He was a member of the first council of the town of Erie in 1806, and in 1808 and 1809 was borough burgess. He was one of the first to aid in developing the Lake Erie trade, foreseeing at that early day the advantages of that magnificent port of the lakes. In 1811-12 he was a member of the Erie Light Infantry, Captain Forster, which was in active service during a portion of that period. In 1812, owing probably to the war troubles on the frontiers, he came to Harrisburg and took charge of the " Golden Eagle." He died at Harrisburg on the 5th of August, 1816, aged forty years. Mr. Buehler married previous to removing to Erie, Maria, daughter of Peter Nagle, of Reading. She was born December 25, 1779, and died at Harrisburg July 27, 1843 ; a lady of gi*eat amiability of character. Mr. Buehler was a man of sterling integrity, and his brief life was one of activity, enterprise and industry. At Erie he stood high in the esteem of its citizens, and at Harrisburg his appreciation was none the less. Keller, John Peter, son of Charles An- drew Keller and Judith Barbara Bigler, was born at Lancaster, Pa., September 28, 1776. His ancestor belonged to one of the oldest families in Switzerland, and emigrated to America in 1735. John Peter learned the trade of a brass founder, coming to Harris- burg in 1796. In 1801 he established him- self in business as " brass founder and rope- maker," which proved successful, and after- wards in general merchandising. He was a member of the borough council almost con- tinuously from 1810 to 1824, and was quite prominent and influential in the public affairs of his day. He was identified with nearly all the early enterprises of the town, such as the Harrisburg Bridge Company, Harrisburg and Middletown Turnpike Com- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 203 pany, and at his death was the last survivor of the original board of directors of the Har- risburg Bank. He was a gentleman of thrift, industry and indomitable energy, up- right, honored and respected by his fellow- citizens. He was no less decided and influ- ential as a Christian, being one of the found- ers of the Lutheran church in Harrisburg. He died at Harrisburg October 1, 1859, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. Mr. Kel- ler was twice married. His first wife was Catharine Schaeffer, daughter of Rev. Fred- erick Schaeffer, D. D., of Lancaster, born November 6, 1774, died December 19, 1842, and by whom he had the following children: Frederick, George, Rev. Emanuel, Eliza, m. James R. Boyd, Maria, m. Lewis L. Plitt, Catharine, m. James Gilliard, John Peter, Sophia, m. Thomas Montgomery, William, Frederick, George, Benjamin, Peter, Charles and Charles Andrew. His second wife was Mrs. Rachel Cochran, widow of William Cochran, formerly sheriff of the county, who survived him thirteen years. Alricks, of Harrisburg ; William M., J. Wal- lace, James Wilson, and Martha, married Dr. Edward L. Orth, of Harrisburg. As a minister there were few who stood higher in the estimation of his brethren in the Presby- tery than the Rev. William Kerr. Kerr, William, was born in Bart town- ship, Lancaster county, Pa., October 13, 1776. His father dying early, he was left to the tender care of a pious mother. After some years spent in the schools of the neighbor- hood, he was sent to Jefferson College, Can- nonsburg, where he was graduated. For some years thereafter he was principal of an academy at Wilmington, Del. He subse- quently placed himself under the care of the Presbyteiw of New Castle, and was shortly after ordained by that body. He preached in Harrisburg about the years 1805-6, and upon the resignation of the Rev. Mr. McFar- quhar was sent to supply the pulpit of the old Donegal church. In the fall of 1808 the congregation at Columbia made application to Mr. Kerr for part of his time. It was not, however, until the year following that he assented to give them a portion of his min- isterial labors. He continued to be the stated supply there until the first Sunday in January, 1814, when he preached his fare- well sermon. Mr. Kerr also preached at Marietta in addition to his charge at Donegal. He died September 22, 1821, aged forty- five years, and is interred in old Donegal church graveyard. The Rev. Mr. Kerr mar- ried Mary Elder, daughter of James Wilson and Mary Elder, of Derry, born 1788 ; died February 22, 1850, at Harrisburg; and their children were : Mary E., married Hermanus Forster, John, son of John Forster, was born September 17, 1777, in Paxtang, Lan- caster, now Dauphin county, Pa.; died May 28, 1863, at Harrisburg, Pa. ; he received a good education and was at Princeton when a call was made by President Washington for volunteers to march to Western Pennsyl- vania to put down the so-called " Whiskey Insurrection " of 1794, and was on that ex- pedition as an aid to General Murray. He subsequently read law with General Hanna, but never applied for admission, turning his attention to mercantile pursuits, in which he was very successful. During the military era of the Government prior to the war of 1812 he was colonel of the State militia, and in 1814, when the troops from Pennsylvania marched to the defense of the beleaguered city of Baltimore, he was placed in command of a brigade of volunteers. For his gallant services in that campaign the thanks of the general commanding were tendered in special orders. He served in the State Senate from 1814 to 1818. General Forster was cashier of the Harrisburg Bank for a period of at least sixteen years, established the Bank of Lewistown, and in 1837 was cashier of the Exchange Bank of Pittsburgh. He subse- quently became president of the Branch Bank at Hollidaysburg, but in a few years re- tired from all business pursuits and returned to his home at Harrisburg. General Forster was faithful, honest and upright in all his business connections, and a good financier. He was twice married ; first, September 25, 1798, Mary Elder, born 1779 ; died Decem- ber 18, 1831, at Harrisburg, Pa. ; daughter of John Elder and Elizabeth Awl. General Forster married, secondly, July 9, 1833, Margaret Snodgrass Law, born March 6, 1804; died December 9, 1891; daughter of Benjamin Law, of Mifflin county, Pa., and widow of Rev. James H. Stuart, a Presby- terian minister of the Kishacoquillas Valley. There was issue by both marriages. Crain, Richard Moore, was born in No- vember, 1777, in Hanover township. Lancas- er county, Pa.; died Friday, September 17, 1852, in Harrisburg, Pa. He received a fair 204 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA education and was brought up on his father's farm. He became quite prominent in pub- lic affairs the first decade of this century, and during the incumbency of Gen. Andrew Por- ter as surveyor general of Pennsylvania, Mr. Grain received the appointment of deputy secretary of the Land Office, a position he ac- ceptably filled through all the changes of ad- ministration for forty years, until the advent of Governor Ritner, when he was displaced. He then retired to his farm in Cumberland county, from which district he was sent a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1837, in which he was a leading spirit. Dur- ing the war of 1812-14 he commanded a com- pany of volunteers from Harrisburg, and was subsequently commissioned colonel of the Pennsylvania militia. Colonel Crain mar- ried, in 1802, Elizabeth Whitehill, born 1771; died October 2. 1848; daughter of Robert Whitehill and Eleanor Read. Jordan, Benjamin, son of Thomas Jordan and Rachel Steele, was born July 19, 1779, on the ground where the town of Milton, Northumberland county, Pa., is located. Thomas Jordan, the first of his family, was an emigrant from Scotland, coming to Amer- ica prior to 1700, and settled in Cecil county, Md. He and his family were rigid Presby- terians, and attached themselves to Christi- anna church, located just over the line in the State of Delaware. In the yard of that church the remains of four generations of the Jordan family rest. Thomas Jordan, father of Benjamin, was born near this old church prior to 1752, from whence he re- moved to Northumberland county, prior to the war of the Revolution. When the son was only a few weeks old the family were driven from their home by the marauding Indians, when they located in York county where Thomas Jordan died. He married Rachel Steele, the eldest sister of Gen. Archi- bald and Gen. John Steele, of Revolution- ary memory. In 1805 Benjamin Jordan removed to Lancaster, where he engaged himself in the business of bookseller with William Dickson, at the same time assisted in editing the Lancaster Intelligencer until 1808, when he was appointed weighmaster of the port of Philadelphia. In 1816 he re- signed and came to Dauphin county, taking up his residence at Walnut Hill. Mr. Jor- dan represented the Dauphin District in the State Senate 1846 to 1850. He died at his residence May 24, 1861, in the eighty-second year of his age. Mr. Jordan married, Octo- ber 29, 1811, Mary Crouch, born October 23, 1791, at Walnut Hill, Dauphin county, Pa.; died October 27, 1846, at the same place ; daughter of Edward Crouch and Margaret Potter. They are both interred in old Pax- tang church graveyard. Hiester, Gen. Gabriel, Jr., son of Gabriel Hiester and Elizabeth Bausman, was born in Bern township, Berks county, Pa., January 5, 1779. He received a good English and German education, and his early years were spent on his father's farm. His father being an active politician, the son was early imbued with the same spirit. In 1809 he was ap- pointed by Governor Snyder clerk of the courts of Berks county, and in 1811 pro- thonotary, holding these offices until 1817. During the war of 18L2-14 he was brigade major and served under General Adams, of Berks county, during the campaign at Wash- ington and BaUimore. Under appointment by Governor Findlay, he held the office of associate judge from 1819 to 1823. Gov- ernor Shulze appointed Judge Hiester sur- veyor general, when he removed to Harris- burg. He held that position from May 11, 1824, to May 11, 1830. He was a presiden- tial elector in 1817, and again in 1821, cast- ing his vote for James Monroe. About 1833 he erected the first rolling-mill in this neigh- borhood, at Fairview, on the Conedoguinet. He died there suddenly, September 14, 1831, in his fifty-sixth year, and is buried in the Harrisburg cemetery. General Hiester mar- ried, May 12, 1803, Mary, daughter of Dr. John Otto, of Reading, who died at Esther- ton, January 9, 1853. They had children : Louisa Harriet, married C. B. Bioren ; Au- gustus O., Gabriel, and Catharine. Fox, John, son of John Fox and Ann Margaret Rupert, was born June 10, 1780, near Hummelstown, Dauphin count} 7 , Pa. He was educated in the country schools of the neighborhood, and a farmer by occupa- tion. He became quite prominent and in- fluential in the political affairs of the county, and served as a member of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania from 1831 to 1833. He filled the office of sheriff from October 14, 1833, to October 21, 1836, and again from October 19, 1839, to October 24, 1842. Apart from these positions of trust and honor, he served his neighbors in the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 205 various township offices with fidelity. He died at his residence in Hummelstown, July 19, 1853, aged seventy-three years. He was a representative man, not only of his family but of the county, a faithful officer, of strict integrity, upright and conscientious in all his relations with his fellow-men. Kelker, Frederick, son of Anthony Kelker and Mary Magdalena Meister, was born October 29, 1780. His early education was extremely limited, and consisted of a few months' attendance at the parochial school in the churchyard of the Reformed church at Lebanon. In May, 1801, he en- tered the store of Oves & Moore, and in March, 1805, removed to Harrisburg, where, in partnership with his former employers, tie established in that town the first exclusively hardware store. In 181 1 he purchased the interest of his partners and became the sole owner. In 1823, his health failing, he relin- quished business and disposed of it to two of the young men who had been in his employ. He continued, however, to reside in the house in which he first settled until his decease. Through all that period he manifested great interest in the welfare of his successors in business, and there was perhaps no year in which a portion of his capital was not to a greater or less extent used by them whenever they desired it. He was remarkable for punctuality and integrity. A close observer of human nature and a safe counselor, being ofte'n appealed to by his fellow-citizens, calm and modest in his demeanor, he was not to be swerved from his purposes when he felt that he was in the line of duty. His habits of industry and economy led to the acquisi- tion of a competency, and the latter half es- pecially of his long life was devoted in his own quiet and unobtrusive way to the amelioration of the condition of the poor, sick and friendless. In the vigor of man- hood he filled many minor positions in the community in which he lived, always rejecting political preferment. For several terms he was a member and president of the borough council ; was a director of the branch established by the Philadelphia Bank in Harrisburg, a director of the Har- risburg Bank, a director of the common schools when they were first established in Pennsylvania, and was read}' at all times to co-operate with his fellow-citizens in all the benevolent enterprises of the day. In the church of which he was a member (the Re- formed), he was prominent; presided at the meeting on November 17, 1820, to establish the first Sunday-school in connection with the church, and active in the measures adopted for erecting the church building yet standing. He died at Harrisburg on July 12, 1857, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. Mr. Kelker was twice married ; first to Lydia Chamber- lain, daughter of Charles Chamberlain, of Philadelphia; secondly to Catharine Fager, daughter of John and Sarah Fager, of Har- risburg. Cochran, William, was born in what is now Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., in 1780. He received a good English education, and was brought up on his father's farm. In IS] 4 he served as a volunteer and marched to the defense of Baltimore. He served as coroner of the county from 1818 to 1821 ; member of the House of Representatives from 1820 to 1824; countv commissioner from 1830 to 1833, and sheriff from 1837 to 1839. He died at Har- risburg on Sunday, 26th of April, 1840, aged sixty years, and was interred in the family burying ground in Middle Paxtaug. The Intelligencer pays this tribute to his memory: " Mr. Cochran was a highly respected citi- zen, a popular officer, and a kind and hos- pitable neighbor." Beatty, George, youngest sou of Capt. James Beatty, was born January 4, 1781, at Ballykeel-Ednagonnel, county of Down, Ire- land. He received a good early education in the Latin school of John Downey, and learned watch and clock-making with his brother-in-law, Samuel Hill, whose clocks are more or less celebrated to this day. In 1808 Mr. Beatty established himself in business, which he continued uninterruptedly for up- wards of forty j'ears. He was an ingenious mechanician and constructed several clocks of peculiar and rare invention. In 1814 he was orderly sergeant of Capt. Thomas Walker's company, the Harrisburg Volunteers, which marched to the defense of the city of Balti- more. Mr. Beatty in early life took a promi- nent part in local affairs, and, as a conse- quence, was frequently solicited to become a candidate for office, but he almost invariably declined. He, nevertheless, served a term as director of the poor, and also as county audi- tor. He was elected burgess of the borough on three several occasions and was a member of the town council several years, and, while 206 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYCL OPED1A serving in the latter capacity was one of the prime movers in the effort to supply the borough with water. Had his suggestions, however, been carried out, the water-works and reservoir would have been located above the present city limits. Mr. Beatty retired from a successful business life about 1850. He died at Harrisburg on the 10th of March, 1862, aged eighty-one years, and is interred in the Harrisburg cemetery. He was an active, enterprising and upright Christian gentleman. Mr. Beatty was thrice married; married, first, May 18, 1815, by Rev. George Loch man, D. D., Eliza White, daughter of William White, born January 20, 1797 ; died September 10, 1817. Mr. Beatty, married, secondly, November 22, 1820, by Rev. George Lochman, D. D., Sarah Smith Shrom, daughter of Casper Shrom and Catharine Van Gundy, born Janu- ary 15, 1796, at York, Pa; died August 25, 1828. Mr. Beatty manied, thirdly, September 21, 1830, by Rev. Eliphalet Reed," Catharine Shrom, born December 26, 1807, at York, Pa.; died August 11,1891, at Harrisburg, Pa. Elizabeth Du Bois, of Huguenot extraction. She died August 16, 1828, and with her hus- band buried in the old cemetery at Dauphin. Gross,- Abraham, was born December 24, 1781, in Montgomery county, Pa., and died August 25, 1S34, in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. He was a son of John Gross and Rachel Sahler. His father, John Gross, was born in November, 1749, in Wes- tern Massachusetts, not far from the Hudson river, where his parents were early settlers from the Palatinate, being of Huguenot de- scent. On the eve of the Revolution John Gross removed to now Montgomery count)', Pa. He entered into the spirit of that con- test at the outset, and was commissioned first lieutenant January 5, 1776, in Col. Ar- thur St.'Clair's (Second Pennsylvania) bat- talion ; subsequently promoted a captain in the Third Pennsylvania at its organization, which was formed on the basis of the former, but with several of his colleagues in St. Clair's battalion seems never to have ac- cepted the position, or, if the)' did, declined it shortly after, especially upon the resigna- tion of Col. Joseph Wood in July, 1777. After the close of the war he removed with his family to now Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., where he lived the re- mainder of his days, dying January 2, 1823. Mr. Gross married, about 1778, Rachel Sah- ler, born in 1756. in Ulster county, New York; daughter of Abraham Sahler and Ramsey, Thomas, was born near York, Pa., on the 15th of June, 1784. With a limited education acquired during his early years, he learned the trade of blacksmithing, at that period an important occupation. About 1806 he located at Hummelstown, Dauphin county, and there carried on busi- ness. In 1814 he was a corporal of Captain Moorhead's company of the First regiment, Colonel Kennedy, which marched to the defense of Baltimore. Mr. Ramsey died at Hummelstown on the 4th of May, 1826, at the age of forty-two years. He married Elizabeth Kelker, daughter of Henry Kelker and Elizabeth Greenawalt, of Lebanon, born September 8, 1791, and died at Harrisburg 5th of February, 1858. Hon. Alexander Ramsey, former Secretary of War, is their son. Mr. Ramsey was an industrious, enter- prising citizen, patriotic, generous, and held in great esteem by his fellow-citizens. Catrell (Ketterell), William, was a native of the State of Maryland, where he was born in 1784. He learned the trade of shoemaker, and established himself in Har- risburg about 1805. During the war of 1812-14 he served under General Pike in the Western Department. Subsequently he began merchandising, and successfully car- ried on business until the close of his 'life. March 23, 1835, he was appointed by Gov- ernor Ritner inspector of flour at Harris- burg, an office shortly after abolished. He served several years as a member of the bor- ough council of Harrisburg. He died at Harrisburg, April 7, 1848. He married, November 6, 1808, Letitia Wilson, sister of McNair Wilson, of Harrisburg, who sur- vived her husband only a few years. They left no issue. By his will Mr. Ca- trell left several bequests to the Zion Lutheran church, of which he was long an elder, one resulting in the founding of the Catrell library. His pastor, the Rev. Charles W. Schaeffer, D. D., late of Germantown, bears this noble testimony : " He was a man of very kindly, cheerful spirit, of pleasant manners, of good sound sense, and gener- ally well informed. As a business man he had been distinguished for his habits of order and diligence, and his sterling integ- rity of principle. His confession and main- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 207 tenanoe of his religious faith was modest, though positive and earnest, and in the highest degree sincere. He stood very high in the regard of all who knew him, and was deeply lamented in his death." Hamilton, Hugh, the son of John Hamil- ton and Margaret Alexander, was born at " Fermanagh," now in Juniata county, Pa., on the 30th of June, 1785. He received a careful preparatory education, and with his brother John was sent to Dickinson College, where he graduated. He studied law under Thomas Elder, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in 1805. At the time of his admission to the bar Judge Henry had ordered the prothonotary to issue commis- sions on parchment. Accordingly the de- scendants of the young lawyer have his com- mission " on parchment," issued 21st of June, 1805, signed by " Joshua Elder, Pro'thy, by order of the court," with the seal of the county attached. In 1808, Mr. Hamilton edited and published The Times at Lancaster, and upon the removal of the seat of govern- ment to Harrisburg, with William Gillmor, The Harrisburg Chronicle, the leading and influential newspaper at the State capital for twenty years. The Chronicle was the first paper in Pennsylvania which gave full and systematic legislative reports. He died at Harrisburg, on the 3d of September, 1836, aged fifty-one years. Mr. Hamilton married, Januar}^ 6, 1807, Rosanna, daughter of Adam Bovd and Jeannette MacFarlane, born De- cember 1, 1789, died April 17, 1872. They are both buried in the Harrisburg cemetery. Mr. Hamilton was a vigorous and polished writer, and his editorials were models of elegant composition. For a quarter of a century he wielded considerable political in- fluence through his newspaper. He was an active and enterprising citizen, twice chief burgess of the corporation of Harrisburg, frequently a member of council, and highly esteemed in social intercourse. Boas, Frederick, son of Rev. William Boas, was born at Reading, Pa., July 3, 1785. His parents were emigrants from Germany, and came over with the Muhlenbergs. Frederick learned the trade of a coppersmith and tin-plate worker at Reading, but com- menced business for himself at Kutztown. He came to Harrisburg in 1811, where he carried on his trade successfully. He was an enterprising citizen, and although quiet and unobtrusive, a representative man in the community. He died at Harrisburg, June 17, 1817, aged thirty-one years. Mr. Boas married, May 17, 1811, Elizabeth, daughter of David and Regina (Orth) Krause, who survived her husband many years, leaving two children: Frederick Krause and Elmina, who married William Jennings. Boas, Jacob, son of the Re v. William Boas, was born at Reading, Pa., in 1786. He was brought up to mercantile pursuits and came to Harrisburg in 1805, where he established himself in business. He served as a mem- ber of the borough council, and was com- missioned by Governor Snyder, February 6, 1809, prothonotary and clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions, and died while in office, on the 8th of October, 1815. Mr. Boas married Sarah, daughter of Jacob Dick, of Reading. They had five sons: William D., Jacob D., John, Augustus F., and Daniel D. Zimmerman, Henry, son of Peter and Mary (Beane) Zimmerman, was born Decem- ber 30, 1786, in Cumberland county, Pa. His boyhood days were passed among the scenes of farm life, familiar to the majority of farmer sons during that early period. Schools were then very little known of and less attended. The subject of this sketch is said to have spent only three months in all in what was then known as " pay school " or " select school." Upon reaching manhood he married Miss Barbara Griner, daughter of Philip and Barbara (Fishburn) Griner, who then resided on what is now known as the Newton Gray farm, in Lower Swatara town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa. Shortly after the marriage he moved near the home of his wife's parents, in Dauphin county, and set- tled upon a forty acre tract, adjoining that of her parents, which was giver, to her as her patrimony. He learned the trade of wagon making and pursued this business together with the farming of this small tract, and while living here there were born to them the following children : Rebecca, Julv 8,1810; Catherine, October 13,1811 ; Philip. November 22, 1812: Elizabeth, September 14, 1814; Henrv, May 16, 1S16 ; "George, February 11, 1819 : Simon. January 8,'1821 : Isaac, March 20, 1823; Mary, September 7, 1824. On June 10, 1824, he purchased the farm known as t lie Kerr estate, adjoining this forty acre tract, and moved thereon with 208 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCTCL OPEDIA his family in the spring of 1825, and lived in the historic Old Spring House, still stand- ing at the " fork " of two creeks. While liv- ing here there were born to them the follow- ing children: Solomon, October 7. 1527: Valentine. May 19, 1829 : and Maria, Janu- ary 19, 1831. Here he established himself permanently and laid the foundation of the estate that has remained in the Zimmerman line of descent for nearly a century. He was one of the sturdy Jacksonian Democrats of that day, and was a highly esteemed citi- zen in the community. He died March 12, 1839, and lies buried beside the remains of his wife in the old graveyard on what is now called the Xewton Grav farm. Calder, Y\ illiam, eldest child of John Calder and Xaomi Xorris. w~as born in Belair. Harford county, Md., July 24, 17SS. The father was a native of Scotland. William remained on the farm of his parents in Har- ford county until he was of age, when he removed to Baltimore, and soon thereafter to Lancaster, Pa. When the seat of govern- ment was removed from Lancaster to Harris- burg he came to the latter place, and resided there up to the time of his death. In 1517 he married Mary Kirkwood, who was born in Armagh, Ireland, of Scotch-Irish parents, and emigrated to this country when seven years of age. Their children were John. Mary, wife of Wells Coverly. William, Matilda, wife of Charles A. Keller, and James. His wife died in 1858, and in 1860 he married Margaret C. Walmer, of Dauphin county, by whom he had no issue. He died March 5, 1861, and of his children none now survive. Immediately upon leaving Harford county, Mr. Calder became interested in lines of stage-coaches and the United States mail service, and for fifty years this was his chief business. Up to the time of the sale of the public works of Pennsylvania he was asso- ciated with Alexander Wilson, of Lewistown. Jacob Peters, of Philadelphia, Silas Moore, of Hollidaysburg, and other gentlemen in the "Pioneer," "Good Intent." and "Express" companies for the transportation of passen- gers and mails by cars and canal packet- boats. He never lost his fondness for farm- ing and live-stock, and maintained several of the most fertile farms in Dauphin county. Enterprises for the development of the re- sources of the country and particularly the business of Harrisburg received his support. He built manv houses, favored the introduc- tion of manufactures, and at the time of his death possessed an ample fortune. Wallace, Joseph, son of James Wallace and his wife Rachel Elder, was born in Pax- tang, March 29, 1786, and died February 22. 1867. at Harrisburg. His mother was a niece of Rev. John Elder. Mr. Wallace received a good English education, and about the year 1809 or 1810, we find htm the manager of Xew Market Forge, Lebanon county, for John Elder, subsequently employed at Hope Fur- nace, in Lancaster county. He removed to Harrisburg prior to 1812, and with Joshua Elder entered into mercantile life: afterwards in business alone for many years. In the war of 1812-14 he volunteered with the Har- risburg artillerists and marched as far as York. He served in the Harrisburg borough council and was treasurer a long term of years. He was quite prominent as an Anti- Mason, having been chairman of the State committee during the Ritner campaign, and afterwards appointed deputy secretary of the Commonwealth under that administration. For many years he was secretary and treas- urer of the Harrisburg Bridge Company, of the Middletown Turnpike Company and Peter"s Mountain Turnpike Company. He was a gentleman of high moral character aud worth, greatly esteemed in the community, and ever enjoyed their confidence and re- spect. Mr. Wallace married, May 28, 1816, Sarah Evans Cummins, born January 16, 17^7. in Chester county, Pa.: died August 21, 155S, at Harrisburg, Pa., and with her hus- band there buried. Shuxk, Gov. Frances Raws, the son of John Shunk and Elizabeth Rawn, was born August 7, 1788, at the Trappe, Montgomery county, Pa. His father was the son of Fran- cis Shunk, who emigrated to America from the Palatinate, on the Rhine, in Germany, about the year 1715. His mother was the daughter of Casper and Barbara Rawn, also emigrants from the Palatinate. The mother of Francis Rawn Shunk was a woman dis- tinguished for her kindness and affection, and the son ever spoke of her in terms of the most devoted attachment, aud cherished her memory with filial piety. Her influence no doubt was greatly felt in the formation of his early character and its subsequent de- velopment His father was a man of strong and stern mind, yet naturally facetious, and fond of indulging in this propensity. f> AC PHIS' COUNTY. 209 The parents of Francis R. were not able to furnish the mean - - - cure in the ordinary way even the rudi- ments of an education. Much of his child- hood and youth w - red to manual labor. At the earl g .. he became a teacher, and soon after the instructor of the school at the village where he was born. From that time until 1812 - ems to have been employed as a teacher during the I months of the year the school con tin v. and the rest of the time as a laborer in the pursuits of agriculture. The intervals of toil were devoted to the improvement of his mind in every useful branch of study. In 1812 he was selected by Andrew Porter, then surveyor geueral under the administration of Governor Snyder, to fill a clerkship in his department. While thus employed he com- menced and prosecuted the study of the law with Thomas Eider, of Harrisburg. In 1S14 he marched as a private, with many of his fellow-townsmen, to the defense : : Baltimore. Soon after he was chosen fir? - .at. and then the principal clerk of the House of Representatives, and for many years | formed with great fidelity the arduous duties of that office. He was subsequently elected secretary of the board of canal commis- sioners, and served in that capacity during a period when the condition of our public improvements called for the most cons" and strenuous efforts on t : of the com- missioners, and rendered the situation of their secretary anything but a sinecure. In 1- 3 he \ - - governor Porter sec- retary of State. On retiring from that office he removed to Pittsburg, and engaged in the practice of the law. In lS-ii he was called from his retirement by tb of the people of the Commonwealth to fill the highest office in their gift. He so conducted his administration as their chief exeeu". that he received from them the highest ex- pression of their confidence and regard by being re-elected with an increased majority, and that. tuo. against an opposing candidate of the most estimable character, whose ex- alted virtues and worth were acknowledged by all. But he had scarcely entered upon the duties of his second term before he became the victim of a disease which in its early pro- gress excited apprehensions in the minds of his friends that it might pi The Governor himself, though conscious that his disease was deei -s - emed to cherish with confidence the hope that the vigor of his constitution and the skill of his physician would eventually restore him to health. I: was not until the morning of the 9th of - - ~hen a se I copious hemor- rhage from the lungs took pi I he gave up entirely the hope of life and felt that his days were indeed numbered. Upon that day. being Sunday, he wrote a letter of . - _:iation — the last public act of his I His professional attainments, especially in the more abstract principles of law. w large, and as a counselor he had few superiors. But he shrunk from the personal collision its practice in the courts involved, and tired from the bar to engage in employments and studies more congenial with his taste. His administration as the chief magistrate of this Commonwealth shows that he was no novice in the great and fundamental princi- ples of government. His state papers indi- that he had deeply studied the ques- tions of policy involving the great interests of this Commonwealth and the country at large, that he had looked at their remote - well as immediate consequences, and con- templated their influence on the prog: -- and advancement of the entire community under the fostering care of our free institu- tions as well as their adaptation to the mere accumulation of gain. The opinions which these papers contain commend themselves to our attention, not only for the candor with which they are expressed, but for the reasons by which they are sustained. Our common school system had a deep hold on the affections of his heart. He knew it had many imperfections, particu- lar!" ■- if as carried iuto operation in some of the rural districts : he knew it was not accomplishing all that was desirable, but he believed it would yet work its way into the confidence of the people, and be itself the most efficient means of curing many of defects. He rejoiced in the good it had effected, and with a generous enthusiasm exulted in the good it would effect. We should do signal injustice to the char- acter of Governor Shunk and omit one of the most important elements of his suce -- in life if we did not refer to his moral as well as intellectual culture. He was a sin- cere, honest, upright man. pure in his pri- morals. and no less so in his public character. The political principles and pol icy avowed in his sta! - were sincerely entertained. Thev were not set forth, as 210 BIO GRA PHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA some who knew him not and did not agree with him may erroneously suppose, to please the popular taste. He never courted popu- lar favor at the expense of sincerity and truth. The proverbial honesty of Governor Shrink was one principal cause of his popu- larity, both in public and private life. There were multitudes who did not properly esti- mate his intellectual worth, who did not adopt many of his political views, or did not belong to his political party, who yet be- lieved him to be an. honest, upright man in whom they could confide, and on that ac- count gave him their support. Simonton, William, son of Dr. William Simonton and his wife Jean Wiggins, was born in 1788, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., and died May 17, 1846, in Han- over. At the death of his father he was only twelve years of age. His early educa- tion was received under the direction of his mother, and consisted of the branches usu- ally taught in the country schools of that period. As he was inclined to the medical profession, he studied Latin under the tui- tion of the Rev. James R. Sharon, pastor of Derry and Paxtang churches. After the usual preliminary instruction under a pri- vate preceptor, he studied medicine with Dr. Samuel Meyrick, of Middletown, afterwards attending lectures of the Medical Depart- ment, University of Pennsylvania, in Phila- delphia, from which he received the degree of M. D. In the distribution of property re- sulting from his father's death, the farm "Antigua " was equally divided between him and his brother, John W. Simonton. The latter occupied the homestead until his death in 1824, which occurred a few days previous to the death of his mother. After the erec- tion of the necessary buildings in 1818, he took possession of his new home, where the remainder of his life was spent. While his time was devoted to the practice of medicine, the farming operations were carried on under his superintendence. He always took an interest in political affairs, and was accus- tomed to act with the Whigs in opposition to the Democrats, who had retained posses- sion of the National Government from the election of Andrew Jackson in 1824. He was elected county auditor in 1823, serving three years, and in 1838 he was nominated as a candidate for Congress from the district then composed of the counties of Dauphin and Lebanon, and was elected by a large ma- jority. He was re-elected in 1840. During the extra session of Congress, held in the summer of 1841, Dr. Simonton's health gave way. Having been accustomed to an active life and to exercise on horseback, strict attention to public business, with con- finement to the atmosphere of Washington during the heated term, so prostrated him physically that he was unable to attend re- gularly upon the sessions of 1842 and 1843. He never fully recovered his health, though he resumed his medical practice, which was continued nearly three years after the close of his congressional career. In person Dr. Simonton was five feet eleven inches in height, of good presence and proportions, with regular features and very black hair, which retained its color to the last. He was a modest, diffident man, but of a genial and friendly disposition. For some years pre- vious to lv.s death he was an elder of old Derry church, and while in Washington a member of the Congressional prayer-meet- ing. He was a decided Presbyterian in his faith, and ever took a deep interest in the affairs of the denomination to which he be- longed. He was a strict observer of the Sabbath and of the services of the sanctuary. He maintained family worship, and was careful to give his children a religious train- ing. He acquired a good reputation as a physician, and for many years had an ex- tensive country practice. Dr. Simonton mar- ried Martha Davis Snodgrass, born 1790 ; died April, 1862; daughter of Rev. James Snodgrass, of Hanover. Porter, Gov. David Rittenhouse, the son of Andrew Porter, was born October 31, 1788, near Norristown, Montgomery county, Pa. He received his early education at an academy in Norristown, where the branches of a good English education, mathematics and the elementary classical studies, were successfully taught. With his brothers George and James, he was here pursuing a course preparatory to entering Princeton College, when the buildings of that institu- tion were destroyed by fire, and the purpose of a collegiate course was abandoned. When the father was appointed surveyor general he took his son David with him to the seat of government as his assistant. While thus employed the son also studied law, with the intention of entering upon its practice at Harrisburg, but the labor and confinement of these double duties were too severe, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 211 his health was so much impaired, as was thought, to preclude the possibility of his pursuing any sedentary employment. He decided, therefore, to seek more active occu- pation, and removed to the county of Hunt- ingdon, where he engaged in the manufac- ture of iron. The Messrs. Dorsey then owned that mag- nificent estate known as the Barree Forges. Mr. Porter was first employed by them for a year as a clerk, and during the following year was made manager of their works. Having thus acquired an acquaintance with the business, he embarked in it on his own account, in partnership with Edward Patton, on Spruce creek, but so great was the depres- sion into which all branches of manufactures fell for some years succeeding the war of 1812 that their enterprise was not successful. He continued, however, through life to take a deep interest in all that related to the business. He was in 1819 elected a member of the Assembly from Huntingdon county, and was returned for the following year, having as a colleague John Scott, father of the present senator of the United States. On retiring from the Legislature he was appointed by the governor prothonotary and clerk of the several courts of Huntingdon county, and to these were afterwards added the offices of recorder of deeds and register of wills. There was then little business in these offices, and the pecuniary returns were mea- ger. He had in 1820 married Josephine, daughter of "William McDermott, who had emigrated from Scotland for the purpose of manufacturing steel by a new process and who was one of the pioneers in that art. In 1836 he was elected a member of the State Senate from the district then composed of the counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juni- ata, Perry and Union. The soundness of his judgment and the readiness of his under- standing made him an acknowledged leader. In 1838 Mr. Porter was elected governor of Pennsylvania, and in 1841 was re-elected by a majority almost four times as great as that given at his first election. His inaugu- ration as governor occurred on the loth of January, 1839. Governor Porter took much interest in the success of the system of common schools then in its infancy, and having appointed Francis R. Shunk superintendent, devoted with him much time in resolving the numerous and difficult questions which then came up from the county officers for decision. His efforts to sustain the credit of the State and to secure the payment of interest on the public debt drew upon him national atten- tion, and were frequently noticed in Europe, where many of the obligations of the State were held. By his recommendation the act of 1840 was passed, requiring the interest on the State debt to be paid in specie or its equivalent. One of his last acts as governor was the suppression of the riots which occur- red in Philadelphia in 1844, and the courage and decision displayed on his taking com- mand of the military in person were generally commended and long remembered by men of all parties. Both branches of the city coun- cil, then opposed to his administration, hon- ored him with an expression of their thanks, and a resolution unanimously passed by those bodies was presented to him in person, accompanied with an address by the mayor of the city. Having completed, in 1845, the longest term as governor allowed by the new Consti- tution, he retired from public life and re- turned to his favorite pursuit of making iron. The adaptation of anthracite coal to the manufacture of this metal was then almost unknown, and having given much reflection to the subject and made many practical experiments, he erected at Harrisburg, at a large cost, the first anthracite furnace built in that portion of the State. He was for many years the friend of the late President Buchanan, and the correspon- dence which they maintained for a long period shows how frequently that statesman consulted him on questions of national in- terest and how greatly he relied upon his judgment. There was another public man with whom his intimacy was even closer, Gen. Sam. Houston, of Texas, whose career as a military commander,an executive officer, and effective orator is yet fresh in the public recollection. Mr. Porter returned to his home in Harris- burg and contributed his influence to sustain the government in the fierce conflict which had commenced. He scouted the doctrine of secession. To encourage others he should- ered his musket at the age of more than seventy years, and with the young men of the town joined in military drill. He re- joiced greatly over the success of the Union arms. During the winter of 1867, while attend- 212 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ing at night a meeting of his church, he con- tracted a severe cold. While others regarded the attack as light, he believed that it would prove fatal and began to prepare for the approaching change. During the succeeding summer he was able to walk out, but in the beginning of August his strength declined. With great composure and even cheerfulness he arranged several matters of business and conversed calmly of his approaching end. On the 6th of August, surrounded by several children and a devoted wife, his hands hav- ing been folded on his breast, he thanked those about him for their kindness and duti- fulness and composed himself as if to fall asleep. As one and another passage of Scripture was repeated he expressed his as- sent, until the pulse became still and the aged heart ceased to beat. He had passed away as gently as a child falls to sleep in its mother's arms. The public business was, at the request of the governor of the Common- wealth, generally suspended. Large num- bers of citizens came from every section of the State to pay to his memory the last sad tribute of their respect. Ayrks, William, son of John Ayres and Jane Lytle, of Scotch-Irish ancestry, was born December 14, 1788, at the eastern base of Peter's mountain, Dauphin county, where his grandfather (whose name he bore) had settled in October, 1773. The locality is noted as the commencement of the old road over the mountain. William was endowed with rare native energy and unfailing per- severance, but his opportunities for educa- tional improvement were meager indeed ; he was indeed self-educated. His first venture, apart from the business of his father's farm, was an engagement with James S. Espy, merchant at Harrisburg, in 1816. During his two years' residence there he married Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Hon. Jacob Bucher, May 6, 1817. The next year he was induced to return to Peter's mountain, where he kept the hotel at the crossing, assisted in conducting the farm, and became justice of the peace Decem- ber 13, 1819. He was elected major Second battalion of the Sixteenth regiment, and com- missioned February 22, 1822. Looking forward, however, to making the law his profession, he removed to Harrisburg in 1824, and resided along the river, just above the town. Here he acted as a justice both for the borough of Harrisburg and for Lower Paxtang and Susquehanna townships ; while at the same time he pursued his legal studies under Samuel Douglas, Esq., an eminent member of the Dauphin bar. He was admitted to practice May 3, 1826, and his private docket shows him to have been successful from the start. He had a very large acquaintance in the " Upper End," was able to speak German, and otherwise possessed many qualifications then valued and essential to practice with profit. The celebrated McElhenny murder case, in which he saved his client from the gallows, gave him a marked prominence. He was also attorney for various officers of the county, turnpike companies, etc. He was elected to the Legislature in 1833- 34, and again for the session of 1834-35. During this time he was the coadjutor of Thaddeus Stevens in his great conflict against the powers of darkness and ignorance for the establishment of the common school system of 1834. The friendship of Ayres and Stevens here begun lasted through life. In 1839 William Ayres was elected to the town council, and the circumstance proved a fortunate one for Harrisburg. He at once brought his great energies to bear on a pro- ject for the introduction of Susquehanna water into the borough. The idea seemed so premature that it was deemed fanciful aud impracticable. Nevertheless, he alone was the means of its accomplishment, which he did by borrowing funds from the United States Bank, of which he was then a director. Harrisburg received water in seven months' time from breaking ground, and this despite of much opposition from the old fogies. His directorship in the United States Bank (at Philadelphia) was at the invitation of the famous Nicholas Biddle, who presented him with stock and had him elected ; hav- ing selected him as " a country gentleman to complete the board of directors." Having thus embarked in pubic enter- prise, even to the great sacrifice of his legal practice, he next sought to obtain a free bridge over the river, but he could not ob- tain sufficient aid in subscriptions to buy out the old. company. He was mainly in- strumental in getting up the new prison to replace the old jail. He was an active supporter of General Harrison for President, and the Harrison letters, still preserved, show that William Ayres was his confidential friend at the cap- DAUPHIN COUNTY 213 ital of Pennsylvania. He had been also the advocate of Governor Ritner, whose confi- dential correspondence is also preserved. The successful introduction of water en- couraged him to attempt the formation of a gas company at Harrisburg, and having ob- tained an act of incorporation he went vig- orously to work, as was always his way, and Harrisburg was lighted with gas. The incorporation of the Pennsylvania railroad, about 1846, was a project in which he was much interested, and he gave his time and services on the " Hill " gratuitously. By this time there was not a man in Cen- tral Pennsylvania more widely known for his spirit, energy and capacity in matters of public improvement. As a result he was en- gaged by the citizens of Huntingdon to lead a project in their coal region — the Hunting- don and Broad Top railroad. After securing the necessary legislation he was elected pres- ident January 10, 1853. He was obliged to spend so much of his time at Huntingdon that he could only give the road a good start, but he left his completion to others. He re- liriguished his position with honor, the com- pany voluntarily presenting him two thou- sand dollars in cash and stock. He immediately took up a more convenient enterprise, the Harrisburg and Hamburg- railroad, a rival line to the Lebanon Valley railroad. He became president of the com- pany, obtained subscriptions and had the route surveyed, with the intention of begin- ning active operations in the spring of 1856. The winter of 1855-56 was devoted to office work by the engineers at Jonestown. But William Ayres' iron constitution was crumbling by the insidious action of heart disease. He was unable to give his own ac- tive duty or instill his own energy into others, and the railroad languished just when it should have progressed. Mr. Ayres died, after some months' illness, May 26, 1856. His fellow-citizens united with his associates of the bar in attesting the loss of one in whom the capital of Pennsyl- vania found her most enterprising citizen, ever ready to sacrifice for the public good, and one who, having many opportunities to have made himself rich, could never be tempted or bribed, proved unflinchingly honest and died poor. Forster, John Montgomery, son of Col. Thomas Forster and his wife Sarah Pettit Montgomery, was born June 21, 1780, in Paxtang ; d. September 21, 1858, at Harris- burg, Pa. He passed his youth partly at Harrisburg and partly at Erie, where his father removed about 1799. He studied law with his uncle, Samuel Laird, at Harrisburg, and was admitted to the bar of Dauphin count)', at May term, 1814. He marched with the volunteers from this section of the State to Baltimore, in 1814, and was elected or appointed brigade major of the brigade commanded by his uncle, Gen. John Forster. After his return, he practiced law at Harris- burg, and was deputy attorney general for the counties of Dauphin and Lebanon, un- der the administration of Governor Hiester, Thomas Elder being attorney general. Upon the occasion of General Lafayette's visit to Harrisburg, he commanded the military. He was president of the Branch Bank of Penn- sylvania at Harrisburg, until it was discon- tinued. He represented this judicial district in the first Board of Revenue Commissioners, convened in 1844, to equalize taxation be- tween the several counties of the State, and was elected secretary of the board at the session of 1847 and 1850. In 1846 he was commissioned by Governor Shunk as presi- dent judge of the counties of Chester and Delaware, and served for several months in this capacity. Major Forster married Jen- nette Wright, born 1790, in Paterson, N. J.; died July 30, 1880, at Harrisburg, Pa., daughter of John Wright and Rose Cham- bers. Albright, Mrs. Frances, daughter of Charles Gemberling, was born about 1789. Her father came to Harrisburg about 1793 and established himself in business. Frances received an excellent education and on Jul}' 20, 1809, married Lieut. Jacob W. Albright, of the U. S. army, who was then in the re- cruiting service at Harrisburg. Lieutenant Albright was appointed from Pennsylvania ensign of the First Infantry March 6, 1806; promoted second lieutenant November, 1807; first lieutenant August 26, 1812 ; district paymaster September 4, 1813; disbanded June 15, 1815 ; appointed paymaster Second Infantry July 9, 1816; resigned May 13, 1823. He died at Erie about 1830. After the death of her husband. Mrs. Albright began teaching school, and until the estab- lishment of the common school system was quite successful. Subsequently she received the appointment of teacher in one of the public schools, where she remained until her 214 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA advanced years compelled her to resign. Mrs. Albright was a conscientious and faith- ful teacher, and the writer of this brief sketch holds her memory in reverence as being his first tutor. Besides this, she was a strict Presbyterian of the old school, ex- emplary in her faith and belief. She died at Harrisburg, October 13, 1862, aged about seventy-three years. Hays, Samuel Wallace, was born Octo- ber 30, 1790, at Newville, Cumberland county, Pa.; died May 18, 1855, at Harris- burg, Pa. He received the education so freely given by the Scotch-Irish to their children. He came to Harrisburg in 1821, where he resided until 1825, when he went to Philadelphia, returning to the former place in 1828, which from that period be- came his permanent home. Mr. Hays then began business, which he successfully carried on until a few years prior to his death. He was an earnest, laborious worker in his church (Presbyterian), of which he was one of the ruling elders from 1840 to his decease. For a period of twenty -seven years he was superintendent of the first infant Sunday- school, which he organized in 1828, in Har- risburg, and only relinquished its care when failing health compelled him to give up his charge. The Rev. Dr. Robinson bears this testimony of him : " I remember him as a quiet, modest man and patient sufferer. The little I knew of him endeared him to me. ... He was a warm friend and lover of the young, kind and genial in his intercourse with them, and an admirable teacher." Mr. Hays married, September 2, 1834, Margaret Rebecca Moore, born August 7, 1806 ; died February 8, 1851, at Harrisburg, Pa.; daugh- ter of Archibald Moore and Rebecca Junkin, of Locust Grove, Mifflin county, Pa. Bell, William, was born at Jaysburg, Pa., in 1790. His education was limited, and was in early life, owing to the accidental death of his father by drowning, apprenticed to the trade of a carpenter. He came to Harrisburg during the erection of the capitol, and was employed by Mr. Hills until its com- pletion. He carried on the business until 1829, when he established a grocery, which he conducted until his death. He served frequently as a member of the borough council, and took a deep interest in the prosperity of his adopted home. He died at Harrisburg, on the 20th of May, 1847, aged fifty-seven years. Mr. Bell married, in 1819, Elizabeth Hutman, daughter of Matthias and Catharine Hutman ; born in 1792; died Feb- ruary 28, 1868, at Harrisburg. Their children were Catharine, George, William, Maria, married Edward Curzon,Ann, and Elizabeth. Awl, Jacob Michael, son of Jacob Awl and Sarah Stroh, was born February 24, 1792, in Paxtang. He was a grandson of the preceding early settler. His father dying in his infancy, he was raised on the farm of his maternal grandfather, Michael Stroh. In early life he settled in Harrisburg, where he spent the remainder of his days, dying there on the 5th of September 1849 ; was long a leading member of the Methodist church ; at the time of his death the Demo- cratic Union said he was "a gentleman of the purest piety and strictest integrity in all his intercourse with his fellow men ;" while the Keystone stated that "no man enjoyed in a higher degree the confidence and respect of the community" — that " his life had been a continual exemplification of what the walk and conversation of a Christian should be." Mr. Awl served as a solder in the war of 1812-14. He married, April 27, 1824, Fanny Horning, born February 17, 1803; died July 12, 1869, at Harrisburg. Stewart, David, born October 30, 1792, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, and died May 29, 1869, at Coleraine Forges, Hunt- ingdon county, Pa.; buried in the Spruce Creek ceinetery at Graysville. He was twenty- one years of age at the time of the exodus of the family from Hanover to Centre county in 1813. He became the general manager at Pennsylvania Furnace, and subsequently entered the firm under the title of Shorb, Stewart & Co., which was synonymous with that of Lyon, Shorb & Co., Pittsburgh, manu- facturers of the famed Juniata iron. Mr. Stewart was, undoubtedly, the most promi- nent and wealthy member of this large family ; resided at Coleraine Forges, Huntingdon county, from 1831 until his death. His house was noted for its elegant and liberal hospitality. In person he was large and im- posing, showing traits of his Scotch ancestry, and was the last of his father's family, a long lived race, and it may be noted that from the birth of his eldest brother, Robert, to the date of his own death, embraced a period of nearly one hundred years. He married, May 22, 1822,Sarah Walker, daughter of John Walker DAUPHIN COUNTY. 217 and Ann, his wife, of Alexandria, Hunting- don county, Pa., originally from county Stra- bane in the north of Ireland. She was born September 23, 1799, and died at Coleraine Forges, April 24, 1874, having survived her husband, by whose side she now lies buried. Bucher, John Conrad, was born Decem- ber 28, 1792; died October 26, 1851. In early life was engaged in merchandising; in 1830 elected to represent Dauphin and Lebanon counties in the Twenty-second Congress of the United States ; appointed by Governor Porter, in 1839, an associate judge of the courts of Dauphin county, which office he held for twelve years. He was a man of enlarged views and of public spirit, unsullied reputation and un- impeachable integrity, engaged in all the public enterprises of his day, and held various positions of honor and responsi- bility. Many years a school director and president of the board of education of his native city, Harrisburg. A member and an officer of the German Reformed congregation at home, he was one of the leading laymen in the ecclesiastical councils of the church ; treasurer of one of its boards and of its theo- logical seminary. Judge Bucher married, January 17, 1820, Ellen Isett, daughter of Jacob Isett, of Huntingdon county, Pa. ; born September 10, 1797 ; died March 6, 18S1 ; both buried in Harrisburg cemetery, of which he was one of the founders. Holman, Samuel, son of Conrad Holman, Jr., and Rachel Guss, was born in Chester county, Pa., January 11, 1793. Conrad Hol- man, Sr., the grandfather, was born in New Castle county, Del., in 1738, and died at the residence of his son in Perry count}', Pa., in 1822. Conrad, Jr., born in Chester county in 1768, died in Perry county in 1841 ; he mar- ried Rachel, daughter of Charles Guss and Mary Shunk. Samuel learned the trade of house carpenter, and came to Harrisburg after his majority, where he successfully pur- sued his business and was widely known as a builder and architect. Among the public works constructed under his supervision and according to plans were bridges over the Sus- quehanna at Clark's Ferry and Harrisburg, and over the Schuylkill river at Schuylkill Falls. He was the architect for the court houses at Lewistown and Harrisburg. For several years he was supervisor of the public works between Columbia and Millerstown. iS He was a man of much energy of char- acter in whatever business lie engaged. Dur- ing the war of 1S12-14 he went as fifer in Captain Walker's company, which marched to the defense of Baltimore, and in his old age served as a volunteer for the defense of Harrisburg when, in 1863, it was threatened by General Lee. He frequently was a mem- ber of the borough council, and took a deep interest in the prosperity of his adopted town. He died at Harrisburg September 28, 1863. Mr. Holman married, in 1822, Sarah, daughter of Daniel Hertz and Elizabeth Eis- ner; born at Harrisburg, December 5, 1800, and there died October 22, 1863. They had fivechildren living at the time of their death : Ann Elizabeth, married Samuel Alleman, Rev.Samuel Augustus, William Simon, Mary Ellen, married Dr. A. L. Alstead, and Sarah Frances, married George A. Klugh. Cameron, John, son of Charles Cameron and Martha Pfoutz, was born February 8, 1797, in the village of Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa. He received the ordinary edu- cation of the public schools of the town, and at an early age apprenticed to the trade of a tailor. He came to Harrisburg in 1816, where he started in business. Governor Shulze appointed him register and recorder of the county of Dauphin, January 17, 1824. He was frequently chosen member of the borough council of Harrisburg. He subse- quently engaged in merchandizing, dealt largely in cattle, and became interested in the through stage lines. In 1837 he re- moved to Lancaster, retired from business, and died there May 7, 1841 ; buried at Har- risburg. Mr. Cameron was twice married — first, to Catharine Hutman, daughter of Matthias Hutman, of Harrisburg, born Sep- tember 1, 1796, died November 1, 1821 ; sec- ondly, to Mary Shulze, of Myerstown, Leb- anon county, a sister of Gov. John Andrew Shulze. He left a son and a daughter ; the former died early, the latter became the wife of Dr. Muhlenberg, of Lancaster. Mr. Cam- eron was quiet and unobtrusive, an intelli- gent and enterprising business man. Herr, Col. Daniel, was born on the 14th of December, 1795, at Hagerstown, Md. His ancestors were among the first settlers in Lancaster county, Pa., from whence the family name has become wide-spread. Daniel learned the trade of a house carpenter, 218 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCTCL OPEDIA an occupation he pursued several years. During the last war with Great Britain he was lieutenant colonel of a volunteer regi- ment in active service. In later life he fol- lowed hotelkeeping. He kept the Tremont House at Philadelphia, the Mansion House at Reading, and that famous hostelry, Herr's Hotel, now the Lochiel, at Harrisburg. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, and during the Anti-Masonic crusade never swerved from his allegiance to the fraternity, being master of his lodge from 1835 to 1838, inclusive. He was a man pure in purpose, amiable, kind, and generous hearted, yet firm and decided as to opinions and duty. He died at Harrisburg, sincerely regretted, on the 11th of July, 1857, in his sixty-second year. Colonel Herr married, February 15, 1820, in Gettysburg, Pa., Sarah Gilbert, daughter of Boise Gilbert and Susanna Fox, born February 14, 1801, and died April 13, 1880, at Harrisburg. Their children were George Isaiah, d. s. p. ; John Davenport, married Jane Nancy Sutton ; Margaret Ann, married, first, Peter Nagle Coleman, second, George Leonard; Amelia Matilda, married John Peter Hassler; An- drew Jackson ; Jacob Gilbert, married Mary Taylor ; Susanna, married Dr. Jacob G. Wkstling; Sarah Isabella, married George Z. Kunkel; Daniel B.; William Henry Har- rison, d. s. p.; Mary Elizabeth, married Charles Lipps ; Louisa Irene, married Charles A. Bannvart. Burke, Michael, was born on the 29th of September, 1797, in Templetrathen, county Tipperary, Ireland. Having received a lib- eral education, he left his native land in his eighteenth year for Newfoundland, where an uncle was extensively engaged in the fish- eries off that coast. There he remained only a brief period, being eager to reach the United States. His first destination was Lock- port, N. Y., where he secured a position as bookkeeper for a prominent contractor. He here gained his first idea of a business which he subsequently successfully followed. In 1824 he secured a contract on the Erie canal, and upon its completion went to Akron, 0., to construct a section of the canal at that place. From thence he came to Pennsylva- nia, that State being largely engaged in per- fecting her S3'stem of internal improvements, and a wide field for Mr. Burke's business energies was open before him. Securing the contract for that portion of the Juniata di- vision of the Pennsylvania canal between Mexico and Lewistown in 1829, he fixed his permanent home at Harrisburg. Identify- ing himself with the business and welfare of the town of his adoption, he was chosen to the borough council, and in the establish- ment of the first system of water works took an active and warm interest. During a por- tion of this period he was president of the legislative body of the town, and on several occasions became personally responsible for the payment of loans secured for the con- struction of the water works. Upon the completion of the through transportation to Pittsburgh by the Pennsylvania canal, Mr. Burke, with several others, commenced a packet line from Philadelphia to the former place, he having his office at Harrisburg. He also became interested in the Portable line, in which enterprise, however, he sus- tained a loss of thirty-five thousand dollars ; but not discouraged, he continued in other business ventures. The first or jjioneer blast furnace erected at Harrisburg was by Mr. Burke and Governor Porter. It was erected along the line of the Pennsylvania canal above State street. While in successful operation several years, Mr. Burke withdrew from the firm, owing to his connection with some contracts on the various railroads then building in the State. He constructed por- tions of the Pennsylvania road between Har- risburg and Pittsburgh, and on the Northern Central, between Harrisburg and York. He had heavy contracts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and was also engaged in the construction of reservoirs, building one at Baltiihore, Md., in 1860, and was engaged in the erection of one in the city of Wash- ington at the time of his death. He died at Harrisburg on the 15th of August, 1864, in his sixty-seventh year. Few men have ex- hibited more public spirit than Mr. Burke, and during his entire residence at Harris- burg he was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens, who admired his energy and remarkable business capacity. To those who knew him best he was kind, obliging, genial, and noble-hearted. Mr. Burke mar- ried, on April 6, 1824, Mary A. Finley, of Lockport, N. Y. Their children among others have been: William (deceased), John Michael (deceased), George Washington, Jose- phine, married James Brady, and Martina, married Edward P. Kearns. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 219 Rehrer, Thomas Jefferson, only son of Godfried Rehrer and Eva Leiss, was born November 8, 1797, near Rehrersburg, Berks county, Pa. His grandfather, Godfried Rehrer or Roher, settled there at an early day. Dur- ing the French and Indian war his residence was on the direct road to the frontier settle- ments. He married Magdalena Etchberger, and their son, Godfried Rehrer, born 1769, represented Berks countv in the Legislature in 1817, 1820 and 1823. " Thomas J. received a good education, was brought up to a mer- cantile life, but subsequently retired to his farm. While engaged in farming he was elected a member of the Legislature, in which he served two terms. At the close of the last session be removed to Harrisburg, hav- ing accepted a clerkship in the Land Office of the Commonwealth. He remained in that department, with the exception of two inter- vals of three years each, until 1866, filling the position of deputy or chief clerk under the several organizations of the office. His long service there made him unusually familiar with the business, and its bearing on the land interests of the State, together with his faithful attention to the duties, was appreciated and recognized by ail who had business to transact in the survevor general's office. He died February 28, 1872, at Phila- delphia. Mr. R,ehrer married Salome Weiser, daughter of John Weiser and Elizabeth An- spach, born January 3, 1799, on the Conrad Weiser farm, about twelve miles west of Reading. She died October 30, 1842, at Har- risburg, and is there buried. The children were: Clementine M., Clara S., married Dr. George Dock, of Harrisburg, Miranda E., married Lewis G. Osbourn, of Philadelphia, and Erasmus Godfrey. Kendig, Martin, son of John Kendig, was born December 31, 1797, in Sunbury, Northumberland county, Pa., died August 28, 1850, near Middletown, Pa. After receiv- ing a fair education, he learned the trade of saddle and harness making at Harrisburg, and, upon attaining his majority, established the business at Middletown, carrying on, with his brother Daniel, the lumber trade. Subsequently, in company with thelatterand Judge Murray, erected a large saw mill at the mouth of the Swatara, and established an extensive business. He served as one of the auditors of the county from 1826 to 1828, and represented Dauphin county in the Legislature from 1S37 to 1839. Mr. Kendig was an enterprising citizen, and a gentleman of probity and worth, highly esteemed in the community, and influential in public af- fairs. He was thrice married ; married, first, June 15, 1820, Rebecca McFarland, of Lower Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa.; b. June 28, 1800 ; died April 1, 1831. Harris, George Washington, was born June 23, 1798, in the old ferry house, now the location of Harris Park school house. He was a son of Robert Harris, who was a son of John Harris, the founder of the city of Harrisburg, and grandson of John Harris, the first settler. His mother was Elizabeth Ewing, daughter of the celebrated Rev. John Ewing, D. D., provost of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Harris' early education was received at the old Harrisburg Academy and the select schools of the day. Subse- quently he went to Dickinson, Jefferson and the University of Pennsylvania, graduating at the latter institution. He studied law, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in 1820. He remained at Harrisburg several years, during a portion of which period he served as deputy attorney general for the county of Dauphin. He afterwards removed to Philadelphia and entered into law partnership with Calvin Blythe. He returned to Harrisburg and resumed his place at the Dauphin county bar, and was appointed reporter of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, publishing a series of volumes of report. For a number of years he filled the position of secretary to the library com- mittee of the United States Senate. Mr. Harris recently edited the journal of Mr. Maclay, one of the first United States sen- ators from Pennsylvania. He died at Har- risburg Sunday morning, August 13, 1882. Mr. Harris married Elizabeth Mary, daughter of Dr. Henry Hall and Hester Maclay, daugh- ter of Senator Maclay : his wife surviving him at near fourscore. Cameron, Gen. Simon, son of Charles Cameron and Martha Pfoutz, was born March 8, 1799, at Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa. On the paternal side he is de- scended from the clan Cameron, of Scotland, who shared their fortunes with the unfortu- nate Charles Edward, whose star of hope sunk on the field of Culloden. Donald Cam- eron, his great-grandfather, was a partici- pant in that memorable battle, ami having escaped the carnage made his way to Amer- 220 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ica, arriving about 1745-46. He afterwards fought under the gallant Wolfe upon the Heights of Abraham, and during the war with France was in continuous service. His grandfather, Simon Cameron, was an early associator in the Revolution, and took the oath of allegiance June 1, 1778; a brother John signed the same day. Of the latter General Bingham, of Philadelphia, is a grandson. On the maternal side he is de- scended from Conrad Pfoutz, an emigrant from the Palatinate, Germany. He settled in Lancaster county, and Pfoutz's Valley, in now Perry county, perpetuates the name of a hero of the border warfare of Pennsylvania in the days when the treacherous Delawares and perfidious Shawanese sought to desolate the homes of the early pioneers of our State — John Pfoutz. Charles Cameron and Mar- tha Pfoutz had a large family, yet a remark- able one, and the history of our country gives but few instances of the successful career of an entire family, among whom the subject of this sketch is the most prominent. When young Cameron was about the age of nine years his parents removed to North- umberland county, where his father shortly afterwards dying, he was early cast upon his own exertions. There were then few ad- vantages afforded by public schools, and his educational facilities were exceedingly limited. Having an unquenchable fondness for books, young Cameron was able to per- ceive no other means so likely to satiate his appetite as a printing office, it seeming to him the chief center of thought in the com- munity in which destiny had fixed his lot. He therefore entered, in 1816, as an appren- tice to the printing business with Andrew Kennedy, editor of the Northumberland County Gazette, at Northumberland, where he continued one year, when his employer, owing to financial reverses, was obliged to close his establishment. Being thus thrown out of employment, he made his way by river boat and on foot to Harrisburg, where he secured a situation in the printing office of James Peacock, editor of the Republican, with whom he remained until he had at- tained his majority. In January, 1821, he went to Doylestown, Pa., at the solicitation of Samuel D. Ingham, where he published the Bucks County Mes- senger. As editor of this paper he evinced a breadth of information which, in view of his limited advantages, seemed astonishing. In March of the same year he entered into part- nership with the publisher of the Doylestown Democrat, and the firm merged their papers into the Bucks County Democrat, which pub- lication was continued until the close of the year 1821, when the establishment passed into the hands by purchase of Gen. W. T. Rodgers. The succeeding winter Mr. Cam- eron spent in the office of Messrs. Gales & Seaton, publishers of the National Intelli- gencer, at Washington, as a journeyman printer. He returned to Harrisburg in 1822, and entered into partnership with Charles Mowry in the management of the Pennsyl- vania Intelligencer, then the organ of the Democratic party at the State capital, and enjoyed the official patronage of the State administration, and was elected one of the printers to the State, a position he held seven years. Having been the early friend and supporter of Governor Shulze, upon his ceas- ing to be State printer, he was honored by that executive with the appointment of ad- jutant general of Pennsylvania, the duties of which office he discharged with ability and to the satisfaction of the public. General Cameron at an early period took a deep interest in the development of inter- nal improvements, and took extensive con- tracts upon the Pennsylvania canal, then in process of construction. In 1826 he began building the section between Harrisburg and Sunbury, and after this was well under way he took one or two sections on the western division of thecanal. When Louisianagranted a charter to the State Bank of that Common- wealth, it provided that the bank should build a canal from Lake Pontchartrain to New Or- leans. General Cameron took the contract for that great work, which was then regarded by engineers as the greatest undertaking of the time. In 1831 he started for New Or- leans. He employed twelve hundred men in Philadelphia, and sent them by sea to that cit} r . He, with his engineers and tools, went down the Mississippi river, embarking at Pittsburgh. He spent nearly half a year upon the work, and demonstrated beyond a doubt its entire feasibility. He was recalled from his work on the Lake Pontchartrain canal by a summons from Major Eaton, Sec- retary of War under General Jackson, who requested him to return to Pennsylvania and organize a delegation to the National Con- vention, which had been called to meet in Baltimore. This was in the interest of Mar- tin Van Buren for the Vice-Presidenc}'. Cal- houn had served eight years, had quarreled DAUPHIN COUNTY. 221 with General Jackson during his second term, and had otherwise put himself in antagonism to the prevailing popularity of Jackson. Gen- eral Cameron respected the summons, came home and organized a delegation that went to Baltimore in the interest of Mr. Van Buren for the Vice-Presidency. This was the first National Convention ever held in the United States. Mr. Cameron was requested to accept the permanent chairmanship of that conven- tion, but declined, and a gentleman from North Carolina was selected. After the National Convention in Balti more he was appointed a visitor to West Point by General Jackson, and upon per- forming his duties on the Hudson he made his first trip to New England. He went with a brother of Bishop Potter, of Pennsylvania, and thoroughly inspected the paper mills and other manufactures of that section. In the winter of 1832 the Legislature char- tered the bank at Middletown, and he be- came its cashier. From the first the bank was successful, but the duties of cashier were so limited that General Cameron sought other fields of labor and usefulness, although he remained there twenty-five years. He projected and created the railroads from Mid- dletown to Lancaster, from Harrisburg to Sunbury, from Harrisburg to Lebanon, and at the same time gave large encouragement to the Cumberland Valley railroad. And in this connection it may be stated that the Northern Central railroad from Harrisburg to Baltimore was captured by him from Bal- timore interests and made a Pennsylvania institution; and he was at one time president of not less than four corporations, all operat- ing lines within a few miles of the spot where he was born. In 1838 Presideut Van Buren tendered to General Cameron the appointment of a com- missioner with James Murray, one of the most respected citizens of Maryland, under a treaty with the Winnebago Indians to settle and adjust the claims made against the In- dians by the traders. These claims were for goods furnished the Indians during a long period of years, and the sum appropriated by the treaty was three hundred thousand dollars. In many cases the commissioners found the claims of the traders unjust, and every account allowed by them met with the approbation of the commissioner appointed by the Indians. In the settlement of some of the claims, the aggregate amount having been reduced from over a million to about two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the traders refused to accept the award and went to Washington with charges against the com- missioners. It had been the usual custom to give the entire appropriation to the claim- ants, but this course did not allow of any di- vision. The charges were met by a demand from the commissioners for re-examination, which resulted in the appointment of a new commission the next year, under whose di- rection the Indians were assembled in coun- cil, who approved by a united vote of their council the entire acts of Messrs. Cameron and Murray, and the account thus adjudged was paid by the Government. In 1845, when James K. Polk tendered the State Department to James Buchanan, and that gentleman resigned his seat in the Sen- ate of the United States, an election to sup- ply the vacancy became necessary. General Cameron was at this time in recognized sym- pathy with the Democratic part}', and selected as the representative of the wing of the party which favored the policy of a protective tariff. The regular caucus nominee of the Democracy, however, was George W. Wood- ward, which was regarded as a free trade tri- umph, rendering it possible for some other Democrat known to be honestly devoted to the ever-cherished polic}' of the State to be elected by a union of the Whigs, Americans, and those Democrats in favor of the protec- tive policy. The result was the election of Simon Cameron to the United States Senate. From March, 1845, to March 4, 1849, he served his State faithfully in that body, and proved himself true to the greatest interests committed to his charge, and he never wearied in the support of the principles on which he was elected. It may be here stated that Pres- ident Polk at the first seemed inclined to ig- nore Mr. Cameron, declaring his election to the Senate as having been outside the party organization, but this treatment he found to his cost was not conducive to his own peace of mind, sent for General Cameron, made a truce with him, and there was never any more trouble. In the winter of 1857 the entire opposition members of the Legislature, consisting of Whigs, Native Americans, and Tariff-Men, selected General Cameron as their candidate to fill the place of Senator Br od head, whose term of service expired on the 4th of March that yeai\ The Democratic caucus nomi- nated Col. John W. Forney, then the inti- mate friend of President Buchanan, who had 222 BIO OR A PHI UAL ENUYCL OPEDIA written a letter to the Legislature naming him as his choice for the senatorship, al- though a large portion of the party were in favor of Henry D. Foster, who was an out- spoken tariff man. The united votes of the opposition, with three Democratic votes, two from Schuylkill and one from York, in which counties General Cameron possessed great strength and popularity on account of his firm devotion to their industrial interests, were cast in his favor, and he was elected for the full term. He took his seat in the Senate on the 4th of March, notwithstanding the > futile assault made by his colleague from Pennsylvania, Mr. Bigler, upon his title to the place, and which that bod}' refused to consider. General Cameron's return to the United States Senate brought him again prominently before the public, and in the political movements which preceded the campaign of 1860 he was named as the choice of Pennsylvania for the Presidency; and his name early associated with that of Mr. Lin- coln in connection with the Republican na- tional ticket. General Cameron's national career began at the Chicago convention in 1860, when the Republican party, crystallized into a national organization, made its open, clear, and stern antagonism to slavery. With intuitive sa- gacity the advocates of slavery recognized in the Republican party the force which would ultimately overthrow it, and men like General Cameron were recognized as the leaders of that force. There was no mistak- ing the measure on which it entered on the canvas in 1860. When Mr. Lincoln was nominated General Camerom made himself felt in such a manner as to win the confi- dence of that illustrious statesman. After the great political battle of that year, General Cameron was the first of those to whom Mr. Lincoln turned for counsel, and the offer of a cabinet office by the latter to the former was a voluntary act, and that appointment would have been made the first in the selec- tion of his cabinet had not intrigues inter- fered to defer it at the time. Mr. Lincoln looked on General Cameron from first to last not only as his political, but his warm personal friend, and there were no such rela- tions existing between the President and his other constitutional advisers. This fact was well known when the cabinet was organized. While he was in the War Department his counsel was not only potential in cabinet meetings, but was sought by the President in private, and heeded in such a marked manner as to create a feeling of hostility, which caused the President much unpleas- antness. Then, too, believing that the Civil war would require all the available resources of the Nation to preserve the Union, doubt- ing the speedy settlement of the trouble, he began as Secretary of War a scale of prepa- rations to combat it which puzzled the oldest officers in the army and chagrined the leaders of the Rebellion, who had calculated much on the supineness and lethargy of the North- ern people. General Cameron frustrated this hope by his energy, but he had the cabi- net to a man against him. When he sought to furnish the necessary supplies for the arm}' he was met by sickly sentimentality about settling the war in diplomacy. The Confederates resorted to the ruse of diplo- macy by means of commissioners for the purpose of retarding this activity, but at the same time General Cameron was filling up the arsenals which had been dispoiled by the former Secretary of War, thus supplying the army with huge quantities of ordinance and commissary and quartermasters' stores, etc. Such work naturally attracted the at- tention of the sordid, excited the timid, aroused the jealous, and confounded the sus- picious. The minister who thus labored to equip his country for a struggle with trea- son, the proportions of which he alone seemed fully to appreciate, was assailed for each and all of these acts. Mr. Lincoln had the fullest confidence in his Secretary of War; he believed in his sagacity and relied on his courage, but he could not wholly withstand the clamor, the outgrowth of cowardice on the one side and the cunning greed of adventurers on the other, so that General Cameron, to relieve Mr. Lincoln from embarrassment, resolved to resign, and on January 11, 1862, returned the portfolio of the War Department to the President; but in that act he commanded the renewed confidence of Mr. Lincoln, who the day he accepted his resignation nominated the re- tiring minister for the most important diplo- matic mission in his gift. Nor was this all; Mr. Lincoln insisted that General Cameron should name his own successor, an act which no retiring cabinet officer ever did before or since. The mission to Russia involved the safe and sagacious handling of our relations with the Czar's government at a moment when it demanded the most prudent direc- tion. The kindly relations which existed DAUPHIN COUNTY. 223 between the colossal power of the North and the great republic of the West dated back in their amity when Catharine declined to take part with England in the suppression of American Colonial Revolution for inde- pendence. General Cameron restored thisfeel- ing, and thus frustrated English and French intrigue to organize an alliance with Na- poleon III. at its head in the interest of the Southern Confederacy. The country never fully appreciated this fact, because it was a part of its diplomacy which admitted of no correspondence. This object accomplished, concluded General Cameron's mission to Russia. There was in fact nothing more to do in St. Petersburg but to maintain what had been established, and he could with safety ask for his credentials and retire. The relations between Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Cameron were always most cordial, and immediately upon his reaching the United States the latter was the accepted citizen- counselor at the White House. At this time efforts were being made looking to defeating the renomination of Mr. Lincoln for a second term. It was a period of great solicitude to the President, who with characteristic modesty declined to make any movement in his own behalf. In the winter of 1864 the intrigue referred to was talked of in political circles at Washington as a success. General Cameron visited the national capital re- peatedly at that time, and on reaching his farm after a return from one of these visits had a paper prepared, embodying the merits of Mr. Lincoln as President, acknowledging the fidelity and integrity of his first admin- istration, and declaring that his renomina- tion and re-election involved a necessity es- sential to the success of the war for the Union. That paper was submitted to the Republican members of both branches of the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, every one of whom signed it, and in this shape was presented to Mr. Lincoln, and telegraphed to the country at large. Its publication accomplished all that the fore- thought of its originator anticipated. In three weeks after the issuing of this letter, it was a curious spectacle to watch the precipita- tion with which the Republicans in all the States hastened to declare in favor of Mr. Lincoln's renomination ; so that when the National Convention assembled to do that act there was no opposition to him. From 1864 to 1866 General Cameron took a very active part in the politics of Pennsyl- vania; giving to the organization of the Re- publican party a prestige which enabled it to bear down all opposition. He was the one leader of that part}' who could rally it in despondency and hold it in fidelity to its pledges. In 1866 he was re-elected to the United States Senate, a position he held a longer term of years than an}' man sent to the same body from the State of Pensylvania. His influence on national legislation was as great as that of any man that ever served in the Senate. The singularity of this influence is revealed in greater force when it is remem- bered that he seldom participated in debate. He made no pretention to oratory, but his talk was sound, his argument lucid, and his statement of fact impregnable. What he lacked in fervid, flashing speech he made up in terse, solid common sense. From the time he entered the Senate until he resigned his seat in 1877 — a continuous service of eleven years — he was recognized as one of its most useful and reliable members, and at the date of his resignation was chairman of the committee on foreign relations, a posi- tion only accorded to a senator of admitted statesmanship. He was foremost always in practical legislation. His opinions on ques- tions of commerce, manufacturing, finance, internal improvements, fortifications, and the public domain were always accepted as guiding counsel. He encouraged the build- ing of the first Pacific railroad, was a warm supporter of opening the public lands to actual settlers, and no man in Congress be- fore or after he left it did more, and few as much as he, for the fostering, promotion and protection of American industry. He lost no opportunity to advocate and further the organization of new States, and regarded the expansion of the boundaries of the Union as the only true course to preserve the equi- librium of power between the sections. He made history as few other statesmen in this country created it, by producing results in the practical walks of life, such as make men prosperous and happy, that stimulate the growth of communities, whereby the country has been constantly rendered power- ful abroad and a blessing to its people at home. History in its broadest scope will ever keep such individuals before the gen- erations of men which are to live in this country, for their models in public affairs. 224 BIO GRA PHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA General Cameron died June, 1889, at the ripe old age of ninety years, his faculties per- fect until the last. General Cameron married Margaret Brua, daughter of Peter Brua, of Harrisburg, and their children were Rachel, married Judge Burnside, of Bellefonte, Brua, Margaret, married Richard J. Haldeman, James Don- ald, and Virginia, married Wayne MacVeagh. Snyder, Charles Albright, son of Simon Snyder and Catharine Michael, was born May 29, 1799, at Selinsgrove, Pa. His grand- father, Simon Snyder, was an emigrant from Moravia, while Ins mother's father wasEber- hart Michael, a prominent personage in the earl} 7 history of Lancaster county. Charles A. was educated by private tutors, and early in life began contracting. In 1837 he was one of a partnership in the building of the West Feliciana railroad in Mississippi and Louisiana. For several years he was a clerk in the prothonotary's office at Sunbury and afterwards at Harrisburg. In the latter part of his life he was a justice of the peace, alder- man, United States commissioner, and a notary public. He died at Harrisburg on the 8th of November, 1868, aged sixty-nine years. Mr. Snyder was a good land lawyer and had a very extensive knowledge of land titles in Pennsylvania, and was often sought by prominent members of the bar in consul- tation on such subjects. He owned consid- erable bodies of coal land, which have now become valuable, but which he was com- pelled to part with because of the slowness of internal improvements ; was interested in the copper and nickel mines of Lancaster, Pa., and Connecticut; developed the first cannel coal mines in Missouri ; was pioneer in such earl}' enterprises, which always turned out disastrous at the time, but as the country improved and modern appliances and new inventions came in vogue turned out well. In fact, he was too far in advance of the times. Mr. Snyder married, in 1828, Barbara Keller, daughter of John Keller, and their children were : Catharine, married B. F. Etter, Edward, Eugene, Mary, Emma, married Dr. George H. Markley, Charles, Simon, and John Keller, the two latter de- ceased. the Royal University of Copenhagen. In 1819 he came to the United States and set- tled upon a tract of land known as " Galla- gher's Improvement," on Clearfield creek, Clearfield county, Pa., presented him by his father. He built a log hut and remained there about nine years, passing that time in studying, clearing the land and hunting. In 1832 he found employment in the con- struction of the State canals in his chosen profession, that of civil engineer. In 1835 he was employed as chief engineer on the construction of the West Feliciana railroad, of Louisiana, a short line of road running from Bayou Sara to Woodville. During the years 1836-38 he was chief engineer of the Franklin railroad in Pennsylvania. May 30, 1838, he was appointed by the canal commissioners of the State principal engi- neer upon the survey of a route from the town of Chambersburg to Pittsburgh, also on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata, as con- templated in the act of the Pennsylvania State Legislature passed April 14, 1838. April 19, 1847, he was appointed principal assistant engineer of the eastern division of the Pennsylvania railroad, under William B. Forster, Jr. In 1852 he was employed in the construction of the Dauphin and Susque- hanna Coal Company railroad. From September 1, 1850, to July 19, 1859, he was principal engineer on the enlargement of the Union canal. July 10, 1859, he was ap- pointed by Gov. William F. Packer a com- missioner to examine that portion of the line of the Sunbury and Erie railroad lying between the harbor of Erie and the borough of Warren. On April 24, 1860, he was elected civil engineer to make survey and plan of the city of Harrisburg. In 1866 he was employed in the office of the assessor of the United States internal revenue, continu- ing in the employ of the Government until 1872, in which year, on the 27th day of June, he departed this life. Mr. Hage was married, December 18, 1849, by the Rev. J. Baker, of Lancaster, to ^Mary A., daughter of Henry and Salome Kendig, of Lancaster county. Hage, Hother. son of Jens Fredrich and Gertrude (Heitmann) Hage, was born April 9, 1800, in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a graduate at the age of fourteen of McCormick, James, son of William Mc- Cormick, was born February 24, 1801, near Silvers Spring, Cumberland county, Pa.; died January 19, 1870, at Harrisburg, Pa. When less than five years of age he lost his father by a fatal accident. Paternal care thus devolved upon his mother, a bright, determined woman, and by her his prepara- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 225 tory studies were carefully made, fitting him at an early age for Princeton College, where he graduated with reputation, and began the study of law with Andrew Carothers, Esq., of Carlisle. Me was admitted to the bar of Cumberland county in 1823, and to that of Dauphin county at the August term, 1825. His most successful career never faltered as long as he was able to give his professional duties any attention, and, indeed, followed him after his retirement from all active pur- suits. He served in the borough council a long time, and was president of that body, also of the Dauphin Deposit Bank, of the Harrisburg cemetery, of the Harrisburg Bridge Compan}', and one of the trustees of the Pine Street Presbyterian church. In all these positions he was a cautious and able adviser. He uniformly declined candidature for office, as also offers of the highest honors of his profession. Upon the retirement he gave the powers of his active mind to the management of a large estate, consisting of furnaces, rolling mills,grist mills and farms. All these interests were successful, and not- withstanding his ph}'sical disability, con- ducted in a masterly and systematic manner. Mr. McCormick married, in 1830, Eliza Buehler, born November 11, 1806, at Erie, Pa.; died December 25, 1877, at Harrisburg, Pa.; only daughter of George Buehler and Maria Nagle. She was, indeed, a most esti- mable woman. To each noble charity, benevolent enterprise, philanthropic move- ment, Christian endeavor, hospital or home in the city of Harrisburg she was a friend, promoter and benefactor. From no good cause or charitable work or need}' poor did she withhold her hand or deny her bounty. Cameron, Col. James, youngest son of Charles Cameron and Martha Pfoutz, was born at Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa., March 1, 1801. He received his early edu- cation at the village school, and at nineteen entered the printing office of his brother, General Cameron, at Harrisburg, where he served a faithful apprenticeship. In 1827 he went to Lancaster, where he assumed the editorship of the Political Sentinel, studying law in the meantime in the office of James Buchanan, afterwards President of the United States. He was duly admitted to the Lan- caster bar, and in 1838 established himself at Harrisburg. During the Mexican war he served under General Scott, and upon its close settled upon a farm near Milton, Pa., where he was living in retirement when the Avar for the Union was inaugurated. At the solicitation of the soldiers of the so-called Highlander regiment (the Seventy-ninth New York), he accepted the commission of colonel of that organization. At the battle of the first Bull Run, June 21, 1861, he was of Sherman's brigade, Tyler's division, and at the crisis of the struggle bore himself with the greatest gallantry. Again and again he led his men with the cry, " Scots, follow me ! " in the face of a withering fire of mus- ketry and artillery, until stricken down mor- tally wounded, expiring on the field of his heroic exploits. " No mortal man," says an eye witness, " could stand the fearful storm that swept them." After repeated efforts the body of the gallant Cameron was recovered, brought to his home, and interred amid many demonstrations of respect and affec- tion. AVeir, John Andrew, son of Samuel Weir and his wife Marv Wallace, born January 19, 1802, at Harrisburg, Pa.; died October 10, 1881. He was educated in the private schools of the town and at the Harrisburg Academy. He learned coach-making, and, subsecpaently, went into the hardware business, which he continued a number of years, afterwards con- necting with it the drug trade, taking into partnership his nephew, D. W. Gross. Dur- ing the administration of Governor Ritner he served as a clerk in the office of the sec- retary of the Commonwealth. In 1840 he was elected prothonotary of Dauphin count}', a position he filled two terms (six years). While serving in this office he was chosen a director of the Harrisburg Bank, and after- wards became teller in that institution, in which capacity he continued until 1S80. While performing these duties he was treas- urer of the State Lunatic Hospital, at Harris- burg, from its first establishment in 1850 to 1880. For nearly fifty years he was an elder in the first Presbyterian church of Harrisburg, and took a warm interest in the promotion of the Sunday-school system. He was one of the first, firmest and influential friends of the anti-slavery cause in Dauphin county. Mr. Weir married twice; first, Catharine E. Wiest- ling, born February 21, 1810, died May IS, 1845, daughter of John S. Wiestling; and secondlv, Maria Matilda Fahnestock, born December 15, 1808, died August 28, 18S3, in Harrisburg, daughter of Abed Fahnestock. 226 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA Rutherford, John Parke, son of Will- iam Rutherford and his wife Sarah Swan, was born February 14, 1802, in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa.; died May 12, 1871. He was a farmer, and brought up in that pursuit. He held many places of public trust in his life ; was superintendent of the Wiconisco canal as early as 1837, an auditor of the count}', a jury commissioner, and was vice-president and treasurer of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society. He was a strong anti-slavery advocate, as all his family were, and many a weary pilgrim, in the days of the fugitive slave act, sore of foot and heart, found in Captain Rutherford hospitable assistance, material aid and manly encouragement. He hated slavery because he considered it a moral sin and a political blight upon the free institutions of America. During the late Rebellion he served as quar- termaster in the United States army, rank- ing fourth on the list. While stationed at Harper's Ferry he was captured in one of the raids on that stronghold, but released on parole. He was then ordered to Camp Doug- las, and subsequently to Charleston, S. 0. In the latter city, about the close of the war, he contracted a disease from the effects of which he never fully recovered. Captain Rutherford married Eliza Rutherford, born October 30, 1801 ; died January 30, 1860 ; daughter of Samuel Rutherford. Sloan, Alexander, son of Robert and Sarah (McCormick) Sloan, was born October 9, 1802, at Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa. He was educated in the private and select schools of Harrisburg, especially under that eminent mathematician, James Maginnes. He learned the trade of cabinet-maker with his father, and after the latter's death con- tinued the business alone up to 1864, after that period for several years in connection with Mr. Boyd. Mr. Sloan married, Septem- ber 19, 1833, Mary, daughter of James and Sarah Todd, of Hanover. She died at Har- risburg December 2, 1871, in her sixty-third year, and their children were: Robert, Sarah, who married H. Murray Graydon, Margaret A., who married Henry Shantz, and Isa- bella D. Bombaugh, Aaron, son of Abraham Bom- baugh and Catharine Reehm, was born Feb- ruary 12, 1803, at Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated at the private schools of the town, and at the old academy. He was placed early in youth to the trade of a hatter with Jacob Shoemaker, of Harrisburg, and at his majority went to Philadelphia for instruc- tions as a finisher, and while there became a member of the "Association of Journeymen Hatters," being entered March 2, 1824. He returned to his native town and established himself in business, which he followed several years, until he was obliged to relinquish it, owing to impaired health, which had been affected by the dyes used in coloring the felt. He then assumed charge of his father's ex- tensive limestone quarry, conducting that business with marked success. Like his father and grandfather before him, Mr. Bom- baugh took a prominent part in municipal affairs, and frequently served in the borough council. From 1838 to 1844 he served as treasurer of the count}' of Dauphin, a posi- tion he filled efficiently and acceptably. He was one of the first advocates for the estab- lishment of a lunatic hospital by the State for the insane poor of the Commonwealth, and greatly aided Miss Dix in her efforts to secure State assistance for the inauguration of those noble charities which have so dis- tinguished our Commonwealth. He was one of the first trustees of the institution located at Harrisburg. Having several farms near the city, the latter years of his life were passed in their management. He died at Harrisburg on the 13th of December, 1877, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. He was an early Abolitionist, as the anti-slavery men were denominated, a decided Anti-Mason in the days of that crusade, and with well-de- fined and positive convictions was ready to encounter any amount of obloquy in their defense. During the Rebellion he devoted his time and means to the care and comfort of the Pennsylvania soldiers in camp and hospital. He was the last survivor of the Unitarian Society established by the Rev. Mr. Kay, and which, from successive deaths and lack of fresh accessions, melted away many years since. Mr. Bombaugh was twice married — first, on May 3, 1827, to Maria Lloyd, daughter of Joseph Lloyd, an attorney-at-law, of Phila- delphia, born there in 1809, and died Janu- ary 1, 1853, at Harrisburg, and their chil- dren were Dr. Charles Carroll, a noted phy- sician and author, now of Baltimore, Md.; Lavinia, married Gillard Dock, of Harris- burg ; Alexander, d. s. p.; Catharine, married Junius B. Kaufman, a lawyer, of Lancaster, Pa.; and Julia, married Dr. Grafton, of Bal- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 227 timore. Of these only Dr. C. C. Borabaugh and Mrs. Kaufman aie living. Mr. Bom- baugh married, secondly, Julia Duncan, of Duncan's Island, who survived him. ried, in 1828, Martha Ingram, born Novem- ber 30, 1808; died August 23, 1850, and their children were Margaret Ingram and Emma Elizabeth. Jones, Andrew J., son of Robert Thomas Jones and Margaret Williamson, was born, 1803, in county Donegal, Ireland. He re- ceived a fine English education, and early in life came to Harrisburg, where he learned merchandizing with John Cameron. Sub- sequently, in partnership with his brother Samuel T., he entered into the mercantile business, which they successfully carried on for many years. Mr. Jones became quite prominent in political affairs, and in 1848, upon the election of Gen. Zachary Taylor to the Presidency, was appointed postmaster at Harrisburg, a position he acceptably filled four years. He died at Harrisburg, January 13, 1S67, aged sixty -four years. Mr. Jones was thrice married; first, to Mary Ann Jones, daughter of Thomas Jones and Margery Donnelly, of Perry county, Pa. She died in March, 1843, and there was issue: Robert Thomas, d. s. p., John Cameron (1833-56), and Samuel T. He married, secondly, Susan B. Ayres, daughter of William Ayres and his wife Mary Elizabeth Bucher, of Harris- burg; their children all died in infancy. He married, thirdly, Sarah A. Buckman, of Bur- lington, N. J., and there was issue : Virginia R. and Andrew J. Boas, William Dick, son of Jacob Boas and Sarah Dick, was born September 6, 1803, at Harrisburg, Pa., and died there Ma}' 20, 1889. He learned the art of printing with George Getz, of Reading, on the Berks and Schuylkill Herald, and afterwards worked at his profession in Philadelphia, Allentown and Harrisburg. In 1837 he purchased an interest in the Reporter office at Harrisburg, in partnership, first, with Samuel D. Patter- son, and then with William F. Copeland, re- tiring in 1842. During this period he was printer of the journals and bills of the House and Senate. He was cashier and clerk in the State treasurer's department during the administrations of Bickel, Bailey, Magraw and McGrath, about nine years in all ; was a clerk in the surveyor general's office, and four years prothonotary of the county of Dauphin. From 1866 to 1868 he was one of the publishers of the Patriot. Mr. Boas mar- Fleming, Robert Jackson, son of Samuel Fleming and grandson of Robert Fleming, was born November 16, 1803, in Hanover township, Washington county, Pa. ; died December 2, 1874, at Harrisburg, Pa. He received an academical education, and while yet a young man became a teacher and lec- turer on English grammar and on music, and took a trip to the then West, lecturing on his favorite topic. In 1834 he established the coach-making business on an extensive scale at Harrisburg Pa., and continued it with success until his entire establishment was destroyed by fire, June 15, 1865. He did not resume it. He built at his shop the first eight-wheel passenger car which ran on the Pennsylvania railroad between Columbia and Philadelphia, also the first on the Will- iamsport and Elmira railroad, taking it up the canal on a flat boat. He was appointed notary public in 1861, and held the office until his death, for years doing the business of the Harrisburg National Bank in this official capacity. He was deservedly honored in his adopted city as an upright and enter- prising citizen, a man of intelligence and high moral character, and in the Presby- terian church, of which he was a life-long member, he was one of its elders for twenty years. Mr. Fleming married, June 5, 1845, at McConnellsville, Morgan county, Ohio, Sarah Ann Poor, born January 30, 1814, at York Haven, Pa.; daughter of Charles Mer- rill Poor and Elizabeth (Karg) Roberts ; died in Harrisburg, Pa., at the residence of her son, Samuel W. Fleming, January 7, 1892. Sheafer, Michael, son of George Sheafer, was born December 1, 1803, at Halifax, Dau- phin county, Pa. For some years he re- sided in Harrisburg, Pa., and when quite a young man he married Susan Cloud, of Lan- caster county, and made his home in that county a few years. They had issue: Ada- line, married Rev. C. A. Wyeth ; Henry J.; John M., a civil engineer, who died at Selina, Alabama, August 11, 1871; Mary L., mar- ried Theodore D. Irish ; Harriet Matilda, married Joseph Davidson ; Lucetta, died June 9, 1837 ; Anne Eliza, married John Thompson ; George T., died November 4, 228 BIO GRAPHICAL ENOYCL OPEDIA 1867, at Ashland; and Benjamin Ingersoll. In 1831-32 the Lykens Valley Coal Com- pany was organized, and commenced opera- tions at what was then called " Bear Gap " (now Wiconisco). The company built a large log frame house, and Michael Sheafer moved into it for the purpose of boarding the workmen and entertaining the members of the company. At that time the Upper End (now Lykens, Wiconisco and Williams- town) was one vast wilderness, with a few log huts scattered around. He resided in this place up to the date of his death, No- vember 30, 1849, taking an active part in the development of the coal region. He was one of the contractors in the building of the Lykens Valley railroad, also in the building of the aqueduct and other improvements at the mouth of the Wiconisco canal feeder. After the first railroad was built from the Gap to Millersburg, he had the contract for the delivery of the coal, floating it across the river at Mount Patrick on the Pennsylvania canal. His wife, Susan Sheafer, who was a most estimable Christian woman, died at Harrisburg, Pa., on the 17th of February, 1876. .The remains of both rest in Kalmia cemetery, Harrisburg, Pa. Till, John, son of John and Catherine (Miller) Till, was born April 13, 1804, in the district of Kensington, Philadelphia. His parents were natives of Philadelphia, and he was the fourth child of ten sons and one daughter. Like his father, grandfather and most of his relatives, John was brought up a ship builder, learning that trade with the Messrs. Vaughan, of Kensington. In the winter of 1834 he came to Harrisburg to build a boat for W. P. Orrick, of Reading, who was extensively engaged in transporta- tion on the Pennsylvania and Union canals. Returning to Philadelphia after finishing his contract with Mr. Orrick, he entered into partnership with James Main, a ship builder of that city, and removed to Harrisburg in August, 1835, establishing a boatyard at the foot of North street on the canal. At that period boat building was the leading busi- ness at Harrisburg. About 1840, owing to want of proper facilities, the firm purchased a location on the west side of the canal, be- low Mulberry street, where they constructed a large basin connected with the canal on the towpath, over which they built a draw- bridge. At this place they carried on the building of boats for many years. A large number of the packet boats were built by them. During the winter the packet and other boats of Leech & Co.'s extensive trans- portation line were repaired, the number filling the basin and the canal from Paxtang street to now Herr street, from one winding bridge to the other. It may be here stated that Messrs. Till & Main constructed on the river bank below Mulberry street, two 'boats and one schooner for parties in New York City, which were launched in the Susque- hanna during the rise, and floated in the bay. In 1852 the firm erected a saw mill adjoining their boat yard, where they car- ried on a large lumber business. In 1853 Mr. Main died, and for several years Mr. Till conducted the enterprise alone, subse- quently engaging in the coal trade a brief period, when he retired from all business pursuits. He served one term in the old borough council, for sixteen years a mem- ber of the school board, and was elected county treasurer for one term. Mr. Till married, November 6, 1825, Rebecca Rutter, of Philadelphia, who died May 16, 1871, at the age of sixty-five years. Their surviving children are: William B., Rebecca, who married G. L. Suttie, of New York, and Mary E., who married David C. Burnite, of Harrisburg. Weir, James Wallace, youngest son of Samuel and Mary (Wallace) Weir, was born August 9, 1805, at Harrisburg, Pa. He re- ceived a good education, excelled as a scholar and his taste for study and reading drew him toward the printing office. He learned the art with John S. Wiestling, and after his apprenticeship spent some time in the printing-house of the Messrs. Johnson, of Philadelphia. On November 26, 1833, hav- ing been chosen teller of the Harrisburg Bank, he accepted that position, holding it until October 30, 1844, when he was chosen cashier of the bank. When the institution became a national bank in 1874, he was unanimously elected its cashier, which office he held until his death, which occurred at Harrisburg, March 14, 1878, having been connected with the bank for over forty-four years. As a bank officer and financier he gained an enviable distinction for his uni- form courtesy and for ability of the highest order. Few bankers in the Commonwealth can present a record equal to his in years of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 229 service, in successful administration of affairs through financial trouble, and for such rigid honesty. He was gifted with rare social qualities and a graceful wit, which made him one of the most companionable of men. To the poor and lowly he was always a kind and true friend and his charities, though not ostentatious, were made with a free and open hand. His literary taste and ability were of a higli order, and he frequently wrote for the press. He was the author of several religious tracts, published by the American Sunday-school Union. In 1838 appeared a small volume, " Manual of Prayer," which was published with an in- troduction by Rev. Albert Barnes, of Phila- delphia. In 1854, " The Closet Companion " appeared, and passed through several edi- tions. In the Presbyterian church, of which he was many years an elder, as in every walk and pursuit in life, he was active, en- ergetic, consistent, pure in character, and lofty in purpose. Smuller, George, son of John Smuller (1780-1840) and Susanna Shirtz (1782-1864), was born October 7, 1805, at Jonestown, Leb- anon county, Pa. He acquired a fair Eng- lish education in the schools of his da} r , and in early life followed the occupation of a tailor. He subsequently became extensively engaged in the lumber business with the Union Canal Company and a contractor in the public works of the State. He was after- wards appointed collector of tolls in a Union canal at Middletown, a position he filled many years, resigning in 1857, when he was elected president of the Middletown Bank. As first officer of that institution Mr. Smuller won for himself the highest confi- dence in the community, which he retained down to the close of his busy and active life. He died at Middletown on August 19, 1882, aged almost seventy -seven years. Few men stood higher in the community than he. His life was characterized by great goodness of heart and true nobleness of soul, which won for him the love and esteem of his fellow- men and neighbors. Mr. Smuller married Caroline Fisher, daughter of Dr. Karl and Mary Fisher, of Middletown, born 1805 at Middletown ; died January 5, 1870. Their children were : Lehman, d. s. p.. Mary, Eliz- abeth, married George F. Mish, M. D., Annie G., married Henry J. Meily, Ellen, married David G. Swartz, of Chicago, and Caroline. Rutherford, John Brisbax, son of Sam- uel Rutherford, was born on the 28th of Nov- ember, 1805, in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa.; died on the 10th of October, 1892, on the farm where he was born. Being the only surviving son, he succeeded to the farm property of his father upon his death, November 26, 1833, and made farm- ing his main business through life. In early manhood, Mr. Rutherford was elected captain of the Dauphin cavalry, hence his military title. He was active in politics, and was elected member of the Legislature on the Whig ticket in 1848, and re-elected in 1849. In 1857 he was elected to the State Senate for three years, on the Republi- can ticket. He was treasurer of the Penn- sylvania State Agricultural Society for a long time — elected in 1864 and served twenty- five years. Mr. Rutherford was identified with the various offices in his township, and in old Paxtang church was a ruling elder. He married, March 19, 1833, Keziah Parke, died July 2, 1885 ; daughter of Col. James Parke, of Parkesburg, Chester countv, Pa. Dougherty, Philip, son of Dennis and Catherine (Maginty) Dougherty, was born March 24, 1806, near Middletown, Dauphin count}', Pa. His father came to America from Ireland about 1S05, and settled in Derry township, not far from Middletown, where he died about 1824. His wife, whom he married in Ireland, died about 1845, in Harrisburg. Their children were Mary, who married Hugh Dougherty, and John, both born in Ireland ; Philip, the subject of this sketch, James, Catherine, who married Edward Sweeny, Dennis, Charles, Hugh, and Daniel. From the age of eighteen Philip Dougherty was busily engaged as a contrac- tor on canals and railroads, and was largely engaged in the construction of important public works, such as the Pennsylvania canal, the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, Del- aware and Raritan canal, Union canal, Lehigh canal, Northern Central railroad. New York and Erie railroad, Camden and Amboy railroad, and the Dauphin and Sus- quehanna railroad. He continued in the business until February, 1853, when he was chosen president of the Mechanics' Bank of Harrisburg, organized at that time, a position which he filled until his death, which occurred at Harrisburg, February 3, 1865, in his fifty-ninth year. He was also a director of the Northern Central railroad, the Mid- 230 BIO GEA PHI GAL ENGYCL OP EDI A dletown Bank and the Harrisburg Gas Com- pany, of which he was one of the founders. Mr. Dougherty was very successful in busi- ness, combining great energy and force of character with quick perception, sound judg- ment and strict integrity. He dispensed a liberal hospitality to his many friends, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his fel- low-citizens. Of a warm and generous nature, his feelings, impulses and actions were of an elevated character, and his friendship per- manent, strong and useful. He was ever ready to aid the deserving and relieve the unfortunate, and in all respects was a valued member of the community. Mr. Dougherty married, June 10, 1833, at New Brunswick, N. J., Mary W., daughter of John and Rebecca (Whiteside) Clark. Mrs. Dougherty was born 1813. Their children who reached maturit} 7 were James Dennis, who graduated at Georgetown College, class of 1857, was a lawyer by profession, and a captain of artil- lery during the Rebellion, and colonel on the staff of Governor Packer, of Pennsyl- vania, and died April 2, 1878 ; William E., for many years engaged in the hanking busi- ness in Harrisburg, and later resident clerk of the United States Senate, at Washington, D. C, and Mary F., who married Bernard J. McGrann, contractor and banker, of Lancas- ter, Pa. in its main features remained the tariff law until the last revision. At the time of his death General Moorehead was president of the Chamber of Commerce and also of the Mouongahela Navigation Compan}'. Moorehead, Gen. James K., of Pittsburgh, died March 6, 1884. He was born in Hali- fax, Dauphin county, seventy-eight years ago, and after obtaining a good business education began a connection with the pub- lic improvement of the State, which was only severed by his death. When only twenty-two years old he was appointed super- intendent of the Juniata branch of the Penn- sylvania canal. He afterwards established the Pioneer Passenger Packet Line, running be- tween Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In 1839 lie was appointed adjutant general of the State, but declined the office. In 1858 General Moorehead was elected to Congress by the Republicans of the Twenty-first Congres- sional district, and retained that position until 1869, when he refused to be again a candidate. During the last three terms of his service in Congress he was chairman of the committee on manufactures, and a mem- ber of the ways and means and on naval affairs. The Moorehead tariff bill was for- mulated and reported by a sub-committee of which General Moorehead was chairman, and Loomis, Anthony Wayne, eldest son of Ashbel Loomis and Mary Scott, was born April 11, 1806, at Alstead, N. H. The Loomis family in America is descended from Joseph Loomis, who emigrated from Braintree, county Essex, England, in 1638, and settled at Windsor, Conn. One of his descendants was Eleazer Loomis, who mar- ried Jemima Crandall and removed from Tolland, Conn., to Alstead, N. H., in 1783. He died March 17, 1822, and his wife in April, 1838, at Alstead. Their son, Ashbel Loomis, born September 16, 1779, married Sarah Scott, daughter of Capt. William Scott, one of the first settlers of Peterbor- ough, N. H. Captain Scott was born in May, 1733, in Townsend, Mass.; served in the French and Indian war from 1756 to 1758 in Canada ; was in the war of the Rev- olution, and after the peace of 1783 was a government surveyor on the Western lakes. He died in Litchfield, September 19, 1796, from sickness caused by exposure in his sur- veying expeditions. Ashbel Loomis died August 31, 1824, and his wife, Sarah Scott, September 10, 1841. They had four chil- dren : Anthony Wayne, William, Nancy, married Horace Hamblit, and Mary, mar- ried Lewis Slader. Anthony W. Loomis came to Pennsylvania in 1827, and began teaching. He first taught a writing school at Liverpool, and next year at Harrisburg. He subsequently engaged in the lumber trade near the foot of Berry's mountain (now the Wiconisco canal site), and afterwards turned his attention to farming. In 1841 he established the Halifax Herald, which he edited and published about two years, when he began merchandising, lumbering and farming until his death, which occurred at Halifax, August 4, 1864. He was an expert penman, having learned the art under the best masters in Boston, and for a third of a century was one of the leading business men in the region of Halifax. Mr. Loomis was twice married ; first, June 3, 1835, to Maria Brubaker, of Halifax, born March 5, 1814, died May 28, 1843, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Brubaker, and there was issue : Albert Scott, Daniel Brubaker, Barbara Am;, and William Anthony ; secondly, April 2, DAUPHIN COUNTY, 231 1844, to Mary Murray, of Middletown, born March 14, 1818, daughter of Francis Murray and Margaret Snyder, and there was issue : Francis Murray, Charles Cass, George Otis, Walter Jefferson, Sarah Margaret, and Mary Agnes. Ross, Robert James, son of Andrew Ross, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, who came to America about 1800, and his wife, Hannah Templin, of Chester county Pa., was born at Georgetown, D. C, in 1807. He received a good English and classical education and was appointed by President John Quincy Adams midshipman in the United States navy August, 1826, and subsequently pro- moted for meritorious conduct and services. Shortly after his marriage he resigned and was appointed teller in the Branch Bank of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, then under the cashiership of James Lesley. In 1839 he was tendered the position of cashier in the Harrisburg Savings Institution, which he ac- cepted, and when this corporation became the Dauphin Deposit Bank he remained its cashier until his death. Mr. Ross died at Harrisburg October 6, 1861. He was enter- prising and successful in business and stood high in financial circles. He married, in 1833, Mary E., daughter of Jacob M. Halde- man and Eliza Ewing Jacobs, who died at Harrisburg in 1873, aged fifty-nine years. They had children : Jacob H., d. s. p., An- drew, Jacob Haldemaii, Eliza, Hannah, mar- ried Colonel Reno, United States army, Roberta, married J. Wilson Orth,and Robert. Johnson, Ovid Frazer, was born in the year 1807, in the Valley of Wyoming, near the town of Wilkes-Barre ; died February, 1854, in Washington, D. C. He was de- scended from some of the early settlers of that historical locality. His paternal grand- father, the Rev. Jacob Johnson, was a su- perior linguist and man of rich education and culture; a graduate of Yale College, he took his degree as early as 1740. with dis- tinguished honor. In 1778 he was called from his home in Connecticut to reside in Wilkes-Barre. After that terrible event, the massacre of Wyoming, he assisted Colonel Dennison with his advice and influence, in protecting the inhabitants that remained, and the original articles of capitulation were in the proper handwriting of Mr. Johnson. In quite a lengthy biography, written of him in the year 1836 by the historian of Wyoming, Charles Miner, ap- pears this : " When the Revolutionary war broke out, Mr. Johnson took his stand early and firmly in behalf of freedom. And through the whole contest he rendered the utmost service in his power, which, from his learning, talents, and the respect he commanded, was very considerable. A son, born while the animated discussions preced- ing the Revolution were going on and the elder Pitt was thundering his anathemas against ministers for their tyrannous con- duct to the Colonies, Mr. Johnson named Je- hoiada Pitt. . . . Jehoiada is sometime since deceased, but a son of his with heredi- tary genius is winning his way to enviable distinction." The latter is the subject of this sketch. At the close of his early educa- tion, in which he had as school and class- mates many who afterwards rose to posi- tions of eminence and distinction, he com- menced the study of law with John N. Conyngham, of Wilkes-Barre, afterwards Judge Conyngham. He was duly admitted to the bar and entered into the practice of the law at that place. In 1833 he removed to Harrisburg, and there married. In 1839, at the early age of thirty-two years, his talent secured for him the appointment as attorney general of Pennsylvania. In 1842, his term of office having expired, he was re- appointed and served through a second term until 1845. As an orator, Mr. John- son was brilliant; as a lawyer, he had su- perior abilities, and somewhat of a wide- known reputation, being frequently em- ployed to try cases in different States of the Union. It may be here remarked that, in addition to Mr. Johnson's legal ability, he had a high reputation as a political writer. He was the author of the celebrated " Gov- ernor's Letters," published during the admin- istration of Governor Ritner, and which purported to give the ludicrous side to the political characters then figuring in the politics of the State. Mr. Johnson married Jane Alricks, daughter of James Alricks. She was born in 1808 at Oakland Mills, in Lost Creek Valley, now Juniata county, Pa., and died December 21, 1891, at Harrisburg, Pa. Of their children, Ovid Frazer Johnson is a prominent lawyer at the Philadelphia bar. Buehler, William, son of George Buehler and Maria Nagle, was born in the year 1808, at Erie, Pa. His father removed from Erie 232 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA to Harrisburg in 1813, and died at that place in 1816. When a young man, the son went to Chambersburg, where he learned the mercantile trade. He subsequent!}' removed to Philadelphia, where he was engaged as a merchant in the hardware business. He re- turned to Harrisburg about December, 1848, and took charge of the Buehler House which had been conducted by the family since 1818. Here he remained several years when he embarked in the insurance business, then comparatively in its infancy, and became State agent for the insurance company of North America. The result was the establish- ment of one of the largest insurance depart- ments in the State, successfully and reliably carried on until his death. It was not alone in the business walks of life that Mr. Buehler was widely known and esteemed. For many years he was a prominent and active mem- ber of the Protestant Episcopal Church ; was warden of St. Stephen's church, and the superintendent of its Sunday-school for a long period. He represented his church in different dioceses to which he belonged, and took an earnest part in all questions that arose therein relating to the extension and prosperity of the church. From theorganiza- tion of the diocese of Central Pennsylvania until his decease, he had been the treasurer thereof, a most responsible position, and by his good judgment, liberality and kindness, did much to advance the financial interests of the new diocese. He was identified with the successful establishment of the Home of the Friendless, the City Hospital, and a member and officer of the Harrisburg Benev- olent Society which has done so much to relieve the poor and needy of the city. In every organized effort for public charity he took an active part, contributing and counsel- ing, and working with his own hands to promote good works in others. But his in- dividual charities were the most character- istic of the man, for it was by these that " he established for himself a brotherhood with men which made his name blessed among them." He died suddenly at Harrisburg on Sunday morning, June 12, 1881, aged seventy- three years. Mr. Buehler married, May 17, 1831, at Chambersburg, Pa., Henrietta R. Snyder. Their children were: Anna, mar- ried Robert A. Lamberton,LL. D.; Elizabeth, married, first, Charles Hammond, secondly, H. Stanly Goodwin ; Catharine, married Capt. George Ramsey, U. S. A. ; Dr. Henry B., William, and Edward. Kepner, William H., son of- Samuel Kepner and Sarah , was born in 1810, in Bern township, Berks county, Pa. His father was a millwright, came to Harrisburg in 1823, and erected the first steam flour mill in the neighborhood of Harrisburg. William H. adopted the business and trade of his father, and at the death of the latter continued the business, acquiring an exten- sive reputation in this and adjoining States for the superior quality of his millstones. For a period of twenty years Mr. Kepner filled various prominent positions in the municipal affairs of the borough and the city. He served several terms in the old town council, and upon the amendment of the borough charter was elected the council- man-at-large. He was elected the first mayor of the city of Harrisburg, an office he filled with becoming dignity. He was at one time the Democratic candidate for associate judge of the count}', and although his party were greatly in the minority, came within a small vote of an election. . He was one of the or- ganizers and president of the Harrisburg Fire Association. In all public positions he was faithful to his trust, and conscientiously exercised the authority reposed in his hands. In the city of his adoption he took a large and liberal interest in its growth and general prosperity. He died January 18, 1871, at Harrisburg, aged sixty years. Mr. Kepner married, in 1842, Cassandra Loucks, daughter of George Loucks (1786-1849) and Susan Weltzhoffer (1795-1842), of York county, Pa., and their surviving children are George L. and Ida J., married 0. P. Good, of Har- risburg. Fleming, James, son of Samuel Fleming and grandson of Robert Fleming, was born June 25, 1810, in Hanover township, Wash- ington county, Pa.; died January 30, 1857, in Harrisburg, Pa. In 1812 his parents re- moved to Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., where his early life was passed. His boyhood was marked by a laudable am- bition to excel in his studies, and the influ- ence of his mother in this direction had its good effect, not only during his youth, but throughout his life. Thrown upon his own resources at the age of eighteen, he resolved to educate himself by alternately acting as teacher and pupil, and pursued this course for seven years, thereby becoming convers- ant with the higher mathematics, the ancient languages and French. Much of his time DAUPHIN COUNTY. 235 was passed in the States of Kentucky and Ohio. About 1835 he commenced the study of medicine, and graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in March, 1838. For four years he practiced his pro- fession, but finding tbe duties too arduous for his slender constitution, his attention was drawn to the science of dental surgerj', then comparatively in its infancy. Observing the necessity for good operators in this field, he went to Philadelphia and acquired a thorough knowledge of that specialty. Returning to Harrisburg, he met with deserved and well- marked success. During the remainder of his life he was a frequent contributor to both medical and dental journals, and occasionally to the newspaper press. lie was a member of tbe Pennsylvania Association of Dental Surgeons and of the American Society, and one of the original advocates of the establish- ment of a dental college at Philadelphia, in which he was subsequently tendered a pro- fessorship, but declined. He was twice the recipient of the honorary degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Pie was a director of the Harrisburg National Bank, president of the board of school directors and an elder of the First Presbyterian church there. Dr. Flem- ing married, June, 1852, Jennette Street, daughter of Col. Thaddeus Street and Martha Davenport Reynolds, of Cheshire, Conn., a lineal descendant of Rev. John Davenport, the founder of New Haven. Her maternal grandmother, Martha Davenport, was a de- scendant of Oliver Wolcott, a signer of tbe Declaration of Independence. She resided in German town, Pa. Zimmerman, Philip, son of Henry and Barbara (Greiner) Zimmerman, was born No- vember 22, 1812. He spent his early boy- hood days amid the rural scenes of a quiet farm life. His early school days were spent botb at Churchville and Highspire. He early evinced an active disposition for busi- ness. He resided for several years on the farm near Middletown, now owned by Will- iam H. Ulrich. He exchanged this farm with David Brenneman, of Middletown, and moved to that place into the house that is now occupied by L. F. Hemperly. Pie first ran the old saw mill on Race street, and soon after sold this house to L. F. Hemperly and built for himself the house which Mrs. Sey- mour Raymond occupies. He engaged in business with Dr. Mercer Brown as Brown & Zimmerman, having a lumber yard and a 19 saw mill at the "Point." Dr. Brown having retired, he associated himself with Joseph Lescure in the same business as Zimmerman & Lescure. The firm, after doing a large trade for several years, was, owing to losses and misfortune, compelled to make an as- signment and relinquish business. He was always active and energetic, and after this failure he was engaged in a number of en- terprises, but none of them proved to be very successful. He was married to Mary Vogle, daughter of the late Henry Vogle; she died November 26, 1881 ; by whom he had three daughters : Mrs. Kate Stofer, renowned as being the first editress of Pennsylvania, resided in Middletown ; Mrs. Ada Camp- bell, of Reading, Pa., and Mary, who died in infancy, and three sons, Joseph and William, who died in infancy, and Simon, who was un- fortunately drowned in the Swatara creek, by the upsetting of a sail boat, when he was about twenty years of age. At the time of his death Mr. Zimmerman was living with his daughter, Ada Campbell, in Reading, and was interred by the side of his wife in the Middletown cemetery. He was a man of most amiable disposition, possessed a rather philosophical mind and seemed to take little interest in the political events that were tran- spiring about him. He died July 6, 1889, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. His death caused many a deep regret and sincere sorrow on the part of all who ever had the good fortune to live in the atmosphere of his generous disposition and chivalric kindness. Landis, Samuel, the son of Abraham Landis and Susannah Reinoehl, was born at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., June 22, 1813. His father was a native of Berks county, and came to Dauphin county shortly after his marriage. His father dying while the son was only eleven years old, he was taken from school and put to merchandising, first at Halifax and afterwards at Harris- burg. With a. limited education he applied himself to stud}', and when about twenty he taught school during the winter. About 1835 he purchased a store at Halifax, and was in continued mercantile business thirty years. In 1851 he removed to his farm near Halifax, but commissioned justice of the peace April 10, 1855, he returned to the town. In 18G1 he was elected associate judge of the county. From February, 1874, until his death, March 8, L876, he was cashier of the Real Estate Bank at Harrisburg. Judge 236 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Landis married, June 22, 1836, Margaret Kinter, daughter of Isaac Kinter and Eliza- beth Henry, of Rockville, who survived hirn. In church matters he took a prominent part, held the position of recording steward of the Methodist Episcopal church thirty years, was a. member of the first Sunday-school organ- ized at Halifax, of which for many years he was the superintendent. By his will he donated $500 for the benefit of the library. Judge Landis was a faithful and zealous Christian gentleman. He was a vice-presi- dent of the Dauphin County Historical So- ciety at the time of his death. Simmons, George Washington, son of Robert and Sarah (Ward) Simmons, was born February 17, 1814, in Lower Paxtang township, Dauphin county, Pa. His father was a native of Paxtang, of English ancestry, and died about 1859, aged seventy-five years. He married Sarah, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Whitley) Ward. She died at Dauphin at the age of seventy-three. The children of Robert Simmons and his | wife Sarah Ward were, George Washington, John, Jane, who married Samuel Fertig, Matilda, who married a Mr. McCollough, Robert, and Mary, who married Revere Hetzel. George W. passed his early years on his father's farm, came to Harrisburg in 1831, and learned chair-making with George W. Boyd. After serving his apprenticeship, he began business for himself, which he carried on about ten years. He was for three years in charge of a packet-boat on the Pennsylvania canal, and from 1849 to 1862, a baggage- master on the Pennsylvania railroad. He was subsequently elected warden of the Dauphin county prison, a position he filled fourteen years, when he retired from active life. Mr. Simmons married, in 1836, Eliza- beth Bates, of Middle Paxtang, and their children were : John, who died at Philadel- phia in 1881, William Henry, Major Oliver, Annie, Martha, who married Nelson Kilgore, and Frank. Rutherford, Abner, son of William Rutherford, was born March 31, 1814, in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa. ; died September 2, 1891, and was buried at Paxtang. He received the education afforded by the select schools of Paxtang Valley, and was a farmer hy occupation. The last fifteen years of his life he was president of the First National Bank of Hummelstown ; was identified with other corporations, and active in various local enterprises of his day. He was one of the early members of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, and in 1835 was captaui of the Tenth companj', Ninety-eighth regiment, Pennsylvania mili- tia. For many years he was one of the vice- presidents of the Pennsylvania State Agri- cultural Society, in the founding of which he took a prominent part. His energy and ability, combined with his business habits, produced that success which generally fol- lows. Mr. Rutherford married, February 28, 1839, Ann Espy, youngest daughter of William Espy, of Swatara. Boas, Col. Frederick Krause, son of Frederick Boas (1785-1817) and Elizabeth Krause (1797-1847), was born April 5, 1815, at Harrisburg, Pa., and died there February 15, 1891. He attended the schools of the borough until his sixteenth year. From Au- gust, 1832, to April, 1838, he was a clerk in the Harrisburg postoffice, then assistant post- master, as superintendent (not regularly) un- til Ju^, 1843. He studied law with the late Judge Krause, and was admitted to the Dau- phin county bar August 22, 1837, in which profession he has been since engaged. He was appointed by Governor Porter aid on his staff, with the rank of colonel, which he held from 1839 to 1845 ; was school director from 1839 to 1848, being treasurer of the board from 1840 to 1842, and also served in the borough council six years, from 1843 to 1849. Colonel Boas married, in 1871, Sarah C. Nolen, daughter of William and Maria Nolen, of Harrisburg. Briggs, John Hanna, son of Joseph Briggs and Caroline E. Hanna, was born in 1815, at Silvers Spring, Cumberland county, Pa. His ancestors were of English descent and early settlers in Pennsylvania. He received a classical education and was a graduate of Rutger's College, New Jersey. Returning to Harrisburg, where his parents had made their home, he began the study of law with James McCormick, then one of the leading lawyers at the capital, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar April 18, 1837, and at once entered upon a successful practice of his profession. Mr. Briggs took a prominent interest in municipal affairs, was nine years a member of borough council, of which body he was eight years president. He was a di- rector of the old Harrisburg Bank, of the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 237 Harrisburg Bridge Company, and president of the First National Bank of Harrisburg at the time of his death, which took place March 29, 1872, in the fifty-seventh year of his age. " He had gained," says Rev. Dr. Robinson, " the reputation of a wise and able counselor, and an untarnished name. He was a most upright citizen, useful, patriotic and public- spirited. He was a true friend, generous and forbearing. His social qualities and gentle- manly bearing surrounding him with friends." Mr. Briggs married Julian Tod, daughter of Judge John Tod and Mary R. Hanna. Irwin, Philip, son of Henry Irwin (died 1815) and Margaret Fisher (1777-1859), was born August 30, 1815, in Lancaster county, Pa. His educational advantages were com- prised in one or two winters at a country school. By self-application and industry, however, he became well informed, and with great activity and energy was generally suc- cessful in his enterprises. For many years he was engaged in building railroads, the scene of his operations being the Northern Central, Ohio and Mississippi, Erie, Lebanon Valley, Lake Shore, Michigan Southern, and other railroads. Although an active politi- cian he never sought or held office, his busi- ness interests requiring all his time and at- tention. He died at Middletown on the 11th of December, 1878, aged sixty-three years. Mr. Irwin married, November 24, 1840, Anna Eliza Etter, daughter of George Etter and Nancy Shelly, who survived him. Their children were Margaret, Ann, Mary Ellen, George Henry, Franklin Etter, Jenny Lind, Philip Etter, and Lillian. Sheesley, Daniel, son of Daniel Sheesley and Mary Elizabeth Reigle, was born Sep- tember 16, 1815, in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa. His education was quite limited. He came to Harrisburg at the age of twelve, and in'its vicinity his life was passed. • For many years he was en- gaged in the milling business, was an auc- tioneer and trucker. He served one term as director of the poor, and was one of the directors of schools for Swatara township for a long period. He died at Harrisburg on the 21st of June, 1880, in his sixty-fifth year. He was a very pleasant and agreeahle com- panion, extremely sociable and kind. Mr. Sheesley married, in 1837, Sarah Rissing, daughter of Lewis and Mary Rissing, and their children are William, former sheriff of the county of Dauphin, Mary, married Peter Reel, Sarah, Elizabeth, married John H. Tattnall, Daniel, Louisa, married Joseph E. Rhoads, Samuel, John, George, Lewis, Cath- arine L., and Margaret J. Kunkel, John Christian, son of George Kunkel, was born September 18, 1810, in Harrisburg, Pa.; died October 14, 1870, in Harrisburg, Pa. He received a liberal scien- tific and classical education in the schools at Gettysburg and at Jefferson College, Cannons- burg, at which latter institution he gradu- ated. After leaving college he entered the Carlisle law school under Judge Read, subse- quently reading law with James McCor- mick, and admitted to the Dauphin county bar. After his admission to the bar he re- mained several years in the office with Mr. McCormick. He rapidly gained a large practice and a reputation which few mem- bers of the bar enjoy. He also became ac- tive in politics, and, in the earnest and ex- citing campaign of 1844, when the young men of the Nation had made Henry Clay, then in the zenith of his career, their stand- ard-bearer, the best talent and most brilliant eloquence that ever graced the American rostrum was called into requisition. Amid all the magnificent display and power of logic, that of the orator of Pennsylvania, as Mr. Kun- kel was recognized, was conspicuous as well for force of argument as for grace of delivery. The same year he was elected to the Legis- lature, re-elected in 1845, and again in 1850. In 1851 he was elected to the State Senate, and was chosen speaker of that body at the close of the first session of his term. As a legislator Mr. Kunkel was prominent for the wisdom of his counsel as well as for the power of his eloquence. His services at the capital added greatly to his already wide reputation as a pure statesman and accom- plished scholar. In 1854 and again in 1S50 he was elected to the United States Congress. During the four years he spent in Washington city, he was regarded throughout the country as one of the ablest statesmen at the na- tional capital. In 1858 he retired from public life, and gave his exclusive attention to the practice of his profession, varying the course of his life by occasionally helping a friend in apolitical canvass, and, wherever he went he was always the favorite of the people. In 1868 he was stricken down with paralysis, and never fully regained his health, dying as previously stated. Perchance the loss of 238 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA no member of the Dauphin county bar was so severely felt as that of Mr. Kunkel, if we are to judge of the glowing, sincere and fra- ternal tributes paid to his memory by his brethren in the profession at the time of his death. Mr. Kunkel married, October 20, 1857, Elizabeth Grain Rutherford, daughter of Dr. William Wilson Rutherford and Elea- nor Crain ; she resided at Harrisburg, Pa. Eby, Jacob Rupley, the son of Ephraim C. Eby (1783-1838) and Susanna Rupley (1784- 1844), was 'born November 18, 1816, at Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa. His father, born near Lancaster, was a miller by occupa- tion, and belonged to the Mennonites — "never went to law and never voted." He had seven children. Ephraim C. Eby died at Middletown, owning at the time the mill at Highspire. Jacob R. was brought up to the business of his father until the age of fifteen, in the meantime enjoying the advan- tages of the education afforded by the pay- schools of that day. He learned the trade of a carpenter. After serving his apprentice- ship he took a trip South, working at his trade, returning, however, at the end of ten months, when he entered mercantile life. While thus engaged, Messrs. Cameron, Lau- man & Clark, who were building the im- provements at Wrightsville, known as the Tide-water canal and Columbia dam, offered him a position which he accepted. This gave him an insight into the building of public works, when his industry, integrity and capacity attracted the favorable notice of a prominent lumber merchant of Middle- town, who gave him an interest in his busi- ness simply on account of his superior quali- fications and without requiring the invest- ment of capital. He retained this valuable position for six years, when he disposed of his interest to advantage, and with his brother E. C. Eby purchased the stock and good-will of the grocery and forwarding busi- ness of John H. Brant, on one of the best sites in that city. The business subsequently was conducted by himself and sons. A fixed, indestructible purpose, a determination to excel, were the active agencies which led to his prosperous career. He was eminentlj' the architect of his own fortune — a self-made man. Mr. Eby was largely interested in many of the industrial establishments of the city, being a stockholder and director of the Harrisburg car and machine and foundry works. He was president for several years of the First National Bank and likewise of the State Agricultural Society. He was warmly devoted to the interest of the young, and among them was a particular favorite for his pleasing manners and kindness of heart. For thirty years he had been connected with the First Lutheran Sunday-school, either as teacher or superintendent, at the time of his death being in charge of the third depart- ment. During all those years his walk in life was eminently consistent. He was at the time of his death a prison inspector, which position he held for many years. He died February 11, 1883, at Harrisburg, in his sixty-seventh year. Mr. Eby was married in 1843 to Elizabeth Gross, who survived him. They had three children, Maurice, William Howard, and Fannie. Eppley, Daniel, son of George and Susan (Brookhart) Eppley, was born July 26, 1817, in Fishing Creek Valley, Fairview township, York county, Pa. He was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood and brought up on his father's farm. On October 6, 1834, he came to Harrisburg and entered the dry goods store of George and Bernard Geiger, where he remained six years, when he made an engagement with Messrs. Elder & Piper, in the same business. In April, 1847, he established himself in the mercan- tile trade, which he successfully conducted until in 1870 he retired from all business pursuits. On the organization of the Far- mers' Bank, of Harrisburg, in May, 1872, Mr. Eppley was chosen a director of that in- stitution. He served in the various munici- pal offices of school director, city and county auditor, and also one of the trustees of the State Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg. Mr. Eppley married, June 2, 1845, Louisa, daugh- ter of Bernard and Charlotte Geiger, of Har- risburg. She died March 2, 1849, leaving a daughter, Mary Lavina, who married Walter B. Fahnestock, of Pittsburgh, both dead, leaving two children. His second wife was Anna Maria, daughter of George J. and Anna Maria (Kurtz) fleisle} r , of Harrisburg, and their children were: Edward Kurtz, Helen Elizabeth, who married William H. Lyter, and Annie Maria. Cowden, John Wallace, son of Matthew Benjamin and Mary (Wallace) Cowden, was born on the 29th of August, 1817, in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. His father was long in public life, and for DAUPI11N COUNTY. 239 years was an associate judge of the county. John Wallace was brought up as a farmer, but as he grew to rnaturer years his atten- tion was turned to surveying, and he came to Harrisburg, where his latter days were passed as a practical surveyor, and where he died July 22, 1872. " He was," writes a contemporary, "an unobtrusive, modest and estimable citizen, successful in his busi- ness, trustworthy in all the relations of life, and a sincere and earnest Christian." Mr. Cowden married Mary E., daughter of Frederick and Mary (Barnett) Hattou, of Lower Paxton. They left a large family. Cos, John Bowes, son of John Bowes Cox (1780-1831) and Matilda Willis McAllister (1787-1858), was born November 19, 1817, at Estherton, Pa. He was descended from Dr. John Cox, who laid out Estherton, whose son was Col. Cornelius Cox, of the Revolu- tion, father of John B. Cox, Sr. The chil- dren of the latter were Catharine Mary, mar- ried A. 0. Hiester, Elizabeth, married Adam H. Orth, Matilda Willis, John B., George Washington, d. s. p., Rachel, Esther Amelia, married Joseph E. Piolett, Cornelius, and George W., deceased. Of the foregoing, John B. was educated at the academies at Lititz, Burlington, N. J., West Chester, and York, Pa. He learned the profession of civil engineer, which occu- pation he pursued several years, subse- quently engaging for a long period in flour and saw-milling enterprises, when he retired from active pursuits. Mr. Cox married, in 1844, Rebecca E. Lightner, daughter of John and Rebecca Lightner, of Pequea, Lancaster county, Pa., and their children were : Ma- tilda ' Willis, deceased, Mary Richardson, married Edward H. Buehler, John Bowes, Rebecca Hopkins, Edward Buchanau, and Catharine Hiester. Bomberger, Jacob Cauffman, was born December 16, 1817, at Middletown, Pa. He was the fifth in descent from Christian Bom- berger and Maria, his wife, who emigrated to America from Eshelbrun, Baden, Germany, arriving in Pennsylvania in May, 1722. Christian Bomberger took up and settled upon a tract of land in Warwick township, Lancaster county, Province of Pennsylvania, a portion of which remains in possession of his descendants to the present day. Jacob CaufFman Bomberger was the youngest son of John Bomberger and his wife Elizabeth Cauffman. His education was received in the schools of his native town, which at that period was quite limited. When fourteen years of age he learned merchandising at Elizabethtown and at Shippensburg. In 1845 he was appointed to a clerkship in the bank at Middletown, which position he held until 1851 when, having been elected assist- ant clerk to the Senate of Pennsylvania, he entered upon the duties of that office, which were faithfully and acceptably performed by him. During that session being instrumen- tal in procuring a charter for the Mechanics' Bank at Harrisburg, which was organized in May of that year; he was elected its cashier, serving in that capacity until the expiration of its charter in 1867 The success of the bank, of which he was the leading spirit, was unprecedented ; and at the close of its affairs Mr. Bomberger became its sole owner, in which he has continued until the present time. It has been through his energy and financial tact and abilitj' that it has become one of the most successful banking houses in Pennsylvania. During the first year of the Rebellion it was chiefly through the instru- mentality of Mr. Bomberger that the Penn- sylvania loan was at once taken up by the banking institutions of the Commonwealth. This subject has been specially treated of in recent histories of the Rebellion. Mr. Bom- berger was appointed by Governor Curtin one of the trustees of the State Lunatic Hos- pital, was reappointed by Governor Geary and served about ten years in that honorable capacity. He was a delegate to the National Convention at Chicago which nominated General Grant for the Presidency, and sup- ported him at his first election. Mr. Bom- berger has acquired by his great business capacity and industry an ample competency. His character for integrity is unimpeachable, and he occupies in the community where he is best known, a position that commands the best respect of his fellow-citizens. Hamilton, Thomas Allen, son of Hugh Hamilton and his wife Rosanna Boyd, was born in Harrisburg on the 14th of February, ISIS ; died on the 14th of December, 1874. He received a good education and learned the trade of a printer in his father's office, at which he worked until he received the ap- pointment of an assistant engineer of the State canals, under Col. James Worrall. but soon abandoned both avocations, in order to join a brother in a business which they sue- 240 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA cessfully prosecuted until his death. He served as a member of the city councils of Harrisburg a longer continuous period than any other citizen has ever done, being elected for about twenty years in succession, gener- ally without serious opposition, although many epochs of great public excitement in- tervened to produce fierce and close political contests. His neighbors never failed to ascertain his political opinions, yet, whether voting for or against him, they rejoiced to know that he was their representative and leader of the municipal legislature. In the language of a contemporary, "Mr. Hamilton, in his intercourse with his fellow-citizens, was courteous to all, liberal to the poor, pos- itive in opinion, methodical in business, reti- cent, deliberate, but prompt in judgment." His integrity was never impeached in public or private transactions. He died, unmarried, at Harrisburg, in the same house in which he was born. depot, Harrisburg, November 19, 1864. He married, in 1845, Margaret L. Traugh, of Hollidaysburg, who survived him. Jones, Uriah James, was born at New Berlin, Union county, Pa., in 1818. He learned the art of printing at New Berlin, Lewisburg and Harrisburg. While a jour- neyman at the latter place he wrote and set up the novel of '•Simon Girty, the Outlaw," a book which is now very rare. In 1845 Mr. Jones went to Hollidaysburg, where he was engaged with 0. A. Traugh in the publica- tion of the Democratic Standard, and through its columns secured a national reputation for his witticisms. In 1850 he published the Keystone at Pittsburgh, but the paper proving unsuccessful he resumed his place on the Standard the year following. During 1855-56_he wrote and published a "History of the Juniata Valley," the first historical work which gave a full record of the pioneer life of that locality, much of which was gathered from the lips of early settlers or their children. In 1859 Mr. Jones went to Lancaster as editor of the Express, and in I860 removed to Harrisburg, where he took a position on the Patriot and Union. At the same time he was a regular correspondent for New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh newspapers, and also a contributor of liter- ary articles and sketches to the magazines. It may be mentioned that in 1859 he pub- lished a pamphlet, "Advice to Travelers," which has furnished the material for several American guide-books. Mr. Jones was acci- dentally killed by the cars at the railroad Zimmerman, George, son of Henry and Barbara (Greiner) Zimmerman, born Febru- ary 11, 1819, on the forty acre tract set apart from the original Greiner estate in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county. He at- tended the old Neidich meeting-house school in Churchville as well as other schools in Highspire, where the distillery now is, then taught by Conrad Alleman. When he was five years old, his father purchased the Kerr estate, to which he removed with his family in the spring of 1825. His father died when he was but twenty years of age, and in 1842 he and his brother Henry farmed the home place as partners ; but in December, 1843, he married Barbara Stoner, daughter of Henry and Martha (Alleman) Stoner, and in the spring of 1844 they dissolved partner- ship, when he entered the lumber business in Highspire with Jacob Nissley. After the death of his father-in-law in 1847 he purchased the properties of the Stoner estate in Highspire. In 1848 he sold his interest to his partner and entered a partnership with his brother Philip in Middletown at the " point." His wife died August 16, 1850, with whom he had four children : Henry, born December 29, 1844 ; Augustus and Joseph, twins, born July 29, 1846, the latter of whom died in infancy ; and Mary, born August 14, 1848. In 1852 he married Miss Elizabeth Meek, of Perry county, with whom he had four children, born in Dauphin county, as fol- lows: Milton, March 18, 1853, Simon, Octo- ber 18, 1853, Araminta, April 29, 1856, and Alice, February 18, 1858. He continued with his brother in the lumber business, until the mill burned down, when in 1854 he began the brick business along the river above Highspire. In this business he suf- fered many reverses through the panic of 1857, but finally survived that great com- mercial depression. In the spring of 1859, attracted by the brilliant prospects of the then unsettled West, and also by the fact that his "brothers Isaac and Simon, and his sisters Elizabeth and Mary, had migrated to Ohio, caused him to remove to that new country to try his fortune there. We here take leave of his various achievements by the simple statement that he has collected about him a beautiful tract of 320 acres of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 241 very fertile land, near Springfield, Ohio, and lias erected thereon a fine brick mansion, large eastern stj'le barns, and commodious out-buildings. Having gotten his experience by battling with the stern realities of life, his nature partook of his surroundings, and he was very Daturally a matter-of-fact man ; life to him was a stern reality ; he viewed it in the light of his real experience and was devoid of anything that partook of the nature of shams or conventionalism. He was very generous, but when a kindness was bestowed, he was the first to forget it. He is a sincere Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the U. B. Church. Shammo, William, son of John and Sarah (Reinoehl), Shammo was born March 13, 1819, at Halifax, Pa. He received the limited education afforded by the village school during the winter months, and from his early years assisted by his father, who was a merchant, thereby making himself familiar with mercantile transactions. He was en- gaged in business man} 7 years at Halifax and was successful in a marked degree. He was accepted as a safe counselor and sure finan- cial guide, and from the time of its organi- zation, in 1870, was cashier of the Halifax Bank. He served as a member of the bor- ough council and other positions of trust. He died at Halifax, February 14, 1883, aged almost sixty-four years. He was a valuable citizen and highly esteemed in the commu- nity in which he lived. Mr. Shammo mar- ried, December 29, 1856, Catherine R., daugh- ter of John and Mary Beam, of Halifax, and their children were : Estelle, Byron A., Min- nie L., Carrie M., Rosabelle, Myra A., and Bertha A. Geary, Gov. John White, the son of Richard Geary and Margaret White, was born December 30, 1819, near Mount Pleas- ant, Westmoreland county, Pa. The father was of Scotch-Irish ancestry, a native of Franklin county, and a man of education, refined tastes and supeiior moral excellence. His mother was born in Washington county, Md. They removed to Westmoreland county soon after their marriage, where Richard Geary engaged at first in the man- ufacture of iron, which, proving unsuccessful, he resorted to teaching, a profession he pur- sued the remainder of his life. For a time his thoughts turned to com- mercial pursuits, but convinced by a short experience in a wholesale house in Pitts- burgh that this would not prove to him a satisfactory sphere of life, he yielded to his natural predilections for mathematics, and applied himself to the stud}' of civil engi- neering. Having mastered the principles of that profession, he commenced the study of law, in the belief that it would increase the chances of a successful career, and was ad- mitted to'the bar, though intending to adopt engineering as his fixed vocation. With this end in view he went to Kentucky, where he was engaged, partly in the employ of the Commonwealth and partly in that of the Green River Railroad Company, to make a survey of several important lines of public works. His success in the Southwest opened the way to advancement in his native State, and he soon after became assistant superintendent and engineer of the Allegheny Portage rail- road. While occupied with the duties of this position, in the month of May, 1846, President Polk sent a message to Congress, informing that body that " war existed with this country by the act of Mexico," and ask- ing for men and money to enable him to maintain the rights and vindicate the honor of the Government. The burst of enthusi- asm was instantaneous and general, and Geary was among the first who responded to the call for volunteers, in a short time raising a company in Cambria county, to which he gave the name of American High- landers. At Pittsburgh his command was incorporated with the Second Pennsylvania regiment, commanded by Colonel Roberts, of which he was immediately elected lieuten- ant colonel. The regiment joined the army of General Scott at Vera Cruz, and served with conspicuous gallantry in Quitman's division during the memorable advance upon the Mexican capital. Lieutenant Col- onel Geary's first experience of actual war was in the partial though spirited action of the Pass of La Hoya. In the storming of Chapultepec he was wounded, and in the assault upon the immediate defenses of the city, at the Garita de Belen, he again led his regiment with so much judgment, coolness, and intrepidity that upon the capture he was assigned to the command of the great citadel, as a mark of Quitman's appreciation of his services. From the time when the army entered the valley of Mexico Colonel Roberts was disqualified for duty by sick- ness and the command of the regiment de- 242 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA volved upon the lieutenant colonel. Shortly after the surrender of the capital Colonel Roberts died and Lieutenant Colonel Geary was elected to succeed him. On January 22, 1849, President Polk, in grateful recognition of his services in the Mexican war, appointed Colonel Geary post- master of San Francisco and mail agent for the Pacific Coast, with authority to create post-offices, appoint postmasters, establish mail routes, and make contracts for carrying the mails throughout California. Having received his commission on February 1, in company with his wife and child, sailed from New York for the Pacific Coast. On April 1 he landed safely at San Francisco, and entered at once upon the discharge of his duties. For a time he was obliged to content himself with the rudest accommodations, and to perform his work under many disadvan- tages. But here, as in all previous situations, his methodical turn and practical tact soon enabled him to improvise all needful facili- ties, and brought the labors of the office under an easy and expeditious manage- ment. The intelligent and obliging dispatch with which Colonel Geary had discharged his duties as postmaster and mail agent so won the confidence and esteem of the people of San Francisco, that when the time arrived for the election of town officers he was unan- imously chosen first alcalde, though there were ten different tickets submitted to the choice of the voters. Shortly afterwards this mark of appreciation on the part of the citizens was followed by another equally flattering on the part of the military gover- nor of the Territor}', Brigadier General Riley, who appointed him judge of first in- stance. These offices were of Mexican ori- gin, and they imposed onerous and import- ant duties. The alcalde was sheriff, probate judge, recorder, notary public and coroner. The court of first instance exercised both civil and criminal jurisdiction throughout the city, and besides this adjudicated all those cases arising under the port regula- tions which usually fall within the cogni- zance of courts of admiralty. At the close of his first term he was re-elected, receiving all but four votes of the whole number cast, and continued in office until the Mexi- can institutions were superseded by the American forms of municipal government. In a vote upon the first city charter and for officers to serve thereunder, May 1, 1850, Judge Geary was elected first mayor of San Francisco by a large majority. As mayor he rendered valuable service in perfecting the municipal organization, in restraining the tendency to extravagant expenditure of the public funds, sustaining the city's credit by judicious management of its finances, and by an honest disposal of the public property saved to the corporation many millions of dollars. Owing to the failing health of his wife, Colonel Gea^, on February 1, 1852, sailed from San Francisco, intending to go back and remain permanently in California, but the death of the former and other circum- stances unforeseen caused him to change his purpose, and gave a new direction to his whole course of life. After having spent about three years in retirement, and had in a measure brought the condition of his farm into conformity with his own ideal of what such an estate should be, President Pierce invited him to Washington for the purpose of tendering to him the governorship of Utah, which, after due acknowledgement of the compliment, he respectfully declined. Not the government of Utah but of Kan- sas was the great problem of Mr. Pierce's ad- ministration. A bloody civil strife was being waged in that Territory, and the political state of the whole country was convulsed on the subject of its affairs. One governor had been removed for refusing to conform strictly to the Federal policy in regard to slavery, and another was preparing to flee from the Territory through fear of assassination. In view of the pressing exigency, the thoughts of the President reverted to Colonel Geaiy, and after consultation in July he was ap- pointed governor of Kansas, and proceeded immediately to his new field of labor, ar- riving at Fort Leavenworth on September 9, 1856. His administration extended only from that date to March, 1857. Governor Geary was at his farm in West- moreland when the sound of the Rebellion's first gun broke upon the ear of the Nation. Early on the morning following the event- ful day he drove his farm wagon to the neighboring village, and there first heard the news of the assault upon Fort Sumter. In less than an hour after reading the telegram he had opened an office for the enlistment of volunteers. As soon as he could com- municate with the President he tendered his services, and was immediately commis- sioned colonel, with authority to raise a regi- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 243 ment for the defense of the Union. In the course of a few weeks he received applica- tions from sixty-six companies, soliciting permission to join his command. On ac- count of the numerous and urgent appeals he was permitted to increase his regiment to sixteen companies, with one battery of six guns, making the full complement to con- sist of fifteen hundred and fifty-one officers and men. The artillery company was that which subsequently became so celebrated as Knapp's battery. Colonel Geary, on the 8th of March, 1862, captured Leesburg, and led the van of the column which subsequently obliged the Con- federate forces to evacuate all the towns north of the Rappahannock, and abandon their strongholds at Snicker's, Ashby's. Man- assas and Chester Gaps, in the Blue moun- tains. These operations were effected while "Stonewall" Jackson was within striking distance near Winchester; and for his share in them Colonel Geary was promoted to the rank of biigadier general, his commission bearing date of April 25, 1862. On the 9th of August, Banks' troops had a severe en- gagement with Stonewall Jackson's at Cedar mountain. The day was oppressively hot, and the Union troops suffered much from exhaustion, but still more from the fierce and well-directed assaults of that great com- mander. General Geary was wounded slightly in the left foot, and severely in the right arm. The battle was gallantly con- tested, but the results were adverse to the Union arms. The wound in the arm proved so serious that, to save the limb from ampu- tation, he was ordered home for treatment. Subsequent^ General Geary was promoted to the command of the Second division of the Twelfth corps. At Chancellorsville General Geary was wounded in the breast by a fragment of shell. At the battle of Gettysburg the troops of Geary's division were among the first of the corps to arrive at the scene of action. On the 1st, General Geary suggesting the importance of possess- ing Round Top, was directed to occupy it with a portion of his command. Early on the morning of the 2d he was ordered to Gulp's Hill, the extreme right of the Union line, with instructions to hold his position at every hazard. During the afternoon of that day he was remanded in the direction of Round Top, with a part of his division, to strengthen the left center of Meade's line, which, being hard pressed, was in danger of giving way. As soon as the relief he brought could be spared, he hastened back to Gulp's Hill, and on his arrival, at about nine o'clock at night, he found that in his absence the enemy had carried a part of his line, and flanked the position which he had received orders to hold. Suitable dispositions were made during the night to meet the emer- gency, and at three o'clock on the morning of the 3d, placing himself at the head of his division, he charged the enemy, recovered the ground that had been lost, hastily strengthened his line of breastworks, and waited the return of EwelPs veterans. The maintenance of the position was of the ut- most moment, for it commanded the Balti- more turnpike, on which the supply and ammunition trains of the army were parked, and had it been lost, these would have been captured, the rear of Meade's center would have been gaiued, and general defeat must have inevitably followed. Hence the furious assaults that were made upon it with the hope of seizing the last chance of victor}'. During seven hours the enemy shelled Geary's lines almost incessantly, and under cover of his batteries made repeated attempts to carry the hill at the point of the bayonet. After Gettysburg came Chickamauga. The defeat of Rosecranz in that battle made it necessary to reinforce the Army of the Cum- berland, and for that purpose the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps, under General Hooker, were detached from the Army of the Poto- mac. Geary's division went with the Twelfth Corps. Besides these troops others were hur- ried forward to the scene of the late disaster, and Grant, having laid Vicksburg in the dust and reopened the Mississippi, now, by order of the President, hastened to the moun- tains of the Tennessee and assumed com- mand. He immediately initiated a series of movements designed to dislodge Bragg from the formidable position which he had gained. In pursuance of his masterly plan a battle was fought at Wauhatchie on October 28, 1863 ; another at Lookout mountain on No- vember 24 ; one at Mission Ridge on Novem- ber 25, and a fourth on November 27 at Ring- gold, in the State of Georgia. These battles, fought and'won in rapid succession, were the principal achievements of Grant's Chatta- nooga campaign, in the course of which the disasters of Chickamauga were gloriously re- trieved, and Bragg, hurled from heights which he had deemed inaccessible, was driven across the Tennessee line. 244 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA In the spring of 1864 the Army of the Southwest was reorganized, and Grant hav- ing been invested with the rank of lieuten- ant general and appointed commander-in- chief. Sherman assumed command of all the forces designed to operate in the Southwest- ern and Southern States. Among other changes which he ordered, the Eleventh Corps (Howard's) and the Twelfth (Slocum's) were consolidated, becoming in this form the Twentieth Corps, with General Hooker in command. General Geary was continued at the head of his old division, with the addi- tion of a brigade from the Eleventh Corps. The two great campaigns of this memorable year were opened on the same day. On May 4 Grant moved from theRapidan to encoun- ter Lee, and Sherman from Chattanooga to encounter Johnston. Sherman's army was complete in all its appointments, and about seventy thousand strong. The events that followed can but briefly be referred to here. At the head of the division to which he was endeared and which was endeared to him by so long a companionship in perils, hardships, sacrifices and sufferings, Geary participated in the battles of Mill Creek, May 8 ; Resaca, May 15 ; New Hope Church, com mencing May 26 and continuing with but little intermis- sion eight consecutive days ; Pine Hill, June 15; Muddy Creek, June 17; Noses Creek, June 19 ; Kolb's Farm, June 22 ; Kenesaw, June 27 ; Marietta, July 3 ; Peach-Tree Creek, July 20, and the siege of Atlanta, last- ing twenty-eight days and ending in the cap- ture of the city on September 2. To use General Geary's own language, " The cam- paign from the opening till the fall of Atlanta was really a hundred days' fight, and maybe termed a continuous battle, crowned with constant victory." When, in the spring of 1866, the Repub- lican leaders began to consider the important question of selecting a candidate for the chief magistracy of the State, it soon became ap- parent that the name of General Geary was everywhere received with favor. His ripe experience in the conduct of civil affairs and his distinguished services in the field com- mended him alike to the gratitude of the popular heart and the sanction of the popular judgment. After a very spirited canvass he was elected over his competitor, Hiester Cly- mer, by a majority of over seventeen thou- sand votes, and was inaugurated on January 15, 1867. Governor Geary was elected to a second term, which he filled with acknowledged ability. A few weeks after his successor in office was inaugurated he died suddenly while sitting at the breakfast table. The entire city and State were shocked by the unexpected event. The Legislature, then in session, at once adopted measures for the funeral obsequies at the State's expense. To no former executive had ever such a distinc- tion been accorded, and every respect that could be shown was paid to his memory. He was buried at Harrisburg, and over his grave the State he loved so well and served so faithfully erected a monument of bronze creditable to the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Governor Geary married, on the 12th of February, 1843, Margaret Ann Logan, daughter of James R. Logan, of Westmore- land county. Three sons were the issue of this marriage, one of whom died in infancy, another, Edward R., killed in the battle of Wauhatchie, and . the other, William, a graduate of West Point and lieutenant in the United States army. Mrs. Geary died on the 28th of February, 1853, and in November, 1858, Governor Geary was mar- ried to Mrs. Mary C. Henderson, daughter of Robert R. Church, of Cumberland county. After Governor Geary's death his widow married Dr. H. Earnest Goodman, of Phila- delphia. Williams, Edward Charles, son of Charles and Rebecca (Adams) Williams, was born February 10, 1820, in the city of Phila- delphia. His father was a native of Philadel- phia ; his mother, of Mount Holly, N. J., of Scotch parentage. The son was educated in the public schools of his native city, then or- ganized under the old Lancasterian system. He learned the trade of a bookbinder with Jacob Snyder, completing it with Robert P. Desilver. He shortly after came to Harris- burg, where he established himself in busi- ness, firm of Clyde & Williams, bookbinders and stationers. For several years they did the State binding and also published several im- portant works. In December, 1846, upon the call for volunteers for the war with Mex- ico, Mr. Williams raised a company called the Cameron Guards, which were accepted and formed a part of the Second Pennsyl- vania regiment. Previous to going to Mex- ico he had been connected several years with the old Dauphin Guards, one of the finest military organizations in the State, and was D4UPHIN COUNTY. 245 in service during the Philadelphia riots of 1844. Upon Captain Williams' return from Mexico he was elected as an Independent, in 1850, to the office of sheriff of Dauphin county, serving the full term. When the Eebellion broke out and a demand was made for more troops, Governor Curtin sent for General Williams, who had been commissioned sev- eral years prior brigadier general of the Dauphin county militia, and at once di- rected the organization of Camp Curtin, full particulars of which will be found in " Dauphin County in the War for the Union." General Williams had the honor of being the first volunteer mustered into the service for the defense of the Union. After organizing Camp Curtin, he organized Camp Slifer, at Chambersburg. He commanded a brigade during the three months' service, was with Patterson in the Shenandoah, and subse- quently mustered out at Washington city. He was then appointed by President Lin- coln, through Secretary of War Cameron, colonel of the Lochiel cavalry, directed to raise twenty-four companies of that branch of the service, which he accomplished in a very short time. It was difficult to handle three battalions of raw cavalry, but bj r hard work General Williams got his command into splendid discipline and drill. He went iuto camp at Jeffersonville, Ind., where he exchanged his Pennsylvania horses for good Kentucky stock. After inspection by Gen- eral Buford, he was ordered to the front un- der General Buell. On reaching Green river, and when ready to cross the stream, General Williams was directed to take the advance, but the same evening the news of the capture of Fort Donelson obviating that movement, he was ordered back, and his command cut up and distributed over Kentucky and Ten- nessee. His own regiment, the Ninth cavalry, became very popular in that section with all classes of people, owing to their good disci- pline and behavior. General Williams was at Henderson with his regiment when Buell and Bragg made their march into Kentucky, was ordered to Louisville without delay, and from thence to Crab Orchard, where he prevented Kirby Smith's cavalry from entering Kentucky at that point. His services in that campaign were indeed arduous. Owing, however, to a question of rank, in which not only he but the other officers in the volunteer service were concerned, he pre-emptorily resigned and returned to Pennsylvania. He was twice married ; first, January 16, 1843, to Selina, daughter of John Heltzel, of Harris- burg; second, June 5, 1873, at Chapman, Pa., to Mrs. A. E. Hetzel. Young, Josiah Carothers, son of Daniel H. Young and Sarah Duncan, was born April 17, 1821, at Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in the common schools of the bor- ough and learned the trade of a carpenter, which occupation he followed several years. He subsequently taught school, and at the time of his death was a teacher in the public schools of Harrisburg. For a long period he was engaged in mercantile pursuits at Dau- phin and Harrisburg. From 1860 to 1868 he was prothonotary and clerk of the courts of Dauphin county, a position he filled with great acceptability. He died at Harrisburg, April 1, 1881, aged almost sixty years. He was a faithful and conscientious public officer, an honored and respected citizen, while in the Methodist Church, of which body he was an ordained local preacher, highly esteemed as a sincere and devout laborer. Mr. Young married, September 21, 1843, Catharine Mary Kinter, daughter of George and Elizabeth Kinter, who survived him, and their children were William N., John W., George C, Charles W., Albert H, Charles C, and William L. Calder William, son of William and Mary (Kirkwood) Calder, was born in Har- risburg July 31, 1.821, and died July 19, 1880. His father was a native of Harford ' county, Md., and was one of the pioneers of that count} 7 . He came to Harrisburg and became a member of the firm of Calder, Wilson & Co., which conducted a stage line business. After this enterprise was destroyed by the opening of the canal, he established a livery trade. Our subject had limited edu- cation from books, being inducted into the stage line business at the age of twelve years as pa}'rnaster of the firm of Calder, Wilson & Co. At the age of sixteen his father put him in charge of the Philadelphia packet line from Columbia to Pittsburgh, and at the same time was interested in his father's livery. In 1851 he assumed the manage- ment of his father's business, and in 1S">7 undertook the completion of the Lebanon Valley railroad. In 1858 he became a member of the well-known banking firm of Cameron, Calder, Eby & Co., which after- wards became tin- First National Bank of Harrisburg, of which Mr. Calder was chosen 246 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA president. The same year he was elected a director of the Northern Central railway, and was active in preserving Pennsylvania's interests in that corporation. At the break- ing out of the Rebellion he rendered the Government important service through his large knowledge in the purchase of horses, and supplied the Government with no less than 42,000 mules, establishing the price so low as to effect a very great saving to the Government in this department. Mr. Calder was always foremost in the promotion of Harrisburg's industrial enterprises. He was one of the founders of the Harrisburg Car Works, the Lochiel Rolling Mills, the Har- risburg Cotton Mills, Foundry and Machine Works, the Fire Brick Works and the Penn- sylvania Steel Works. In 1873 he was commissioned by Governor Hartranft a trustee of the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, and reappointed in 1876. In 1876 he was appointed by the same governor a member of the commission to devise a plan for the government of cities, and in 1880, just prior to his death, he was elected director of the Pennsylvania Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. For many years he ably officiated in the management of city affairs through its councils. He was among the founders of the Harrisburg Hospital and the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, of which he was an attendant. He was for- merly a Whig, latterly a Republican, and influential in local and State politics, and "one of the Presidental electors from this State in 1876. Upon the occasion of President Lincoln's visit to Harrisburg, when a plot was laid to assassinate him on his return to Baltimore, Mr. Calder was selected to escort him safely to take another train from the one intended at first, and thus his enemy's designs were thwarted. His widow is Regina Camilla, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Krause) Greenawalt. Their children were: Edmund Kirkwood, who died December 31, 1862, aged thirteen years ; William Jacob, Cathe- rine Krause, Theodore Greenawalt, Regina, and Mary Kirkwood. After having taught school a good many years, he graduated in 1861 from the State Normal School of New Jersey, located at Trenton. In early life he commenced teach- ing ; came to Harrisburg in 1843 as teacher in the boys' high school of the South ward, where he continued until 1851, when he be- came teacher of the sciences in the agricul- tural school at Mount Airy, conducted by Prof. John Wilkinson, for one year. From December, 1852, to the spring of 1855 he taught at Treemount Seminary, Norristown, when he took charge of the Olive Branch, which he edited two years. In 1857 he went to Springfield, Ohio, to engage in a news- paper venture, but purchasing a farm, fol- lowed farming two years, teaching during the winter. In 1859 he returned East, took charge of one of the public schools at Plain- field, N. J., subsequently entering the State Normal School as stated. During the Rebel- lion he entered the United States service, serving until the close of the war, and was made clerk to Maj. E. L. Moore, paymaster in the United States army. In October, 1865, he resigned, and established a select school at Harrisburg, which he successfully conducted ten years. In 1875 was elected by the school board of the city of Harrisburg supervisory principal of the Reily street schools. Mr. Gause studied law while con- ducting the Harrisburg Institute, under John C. Kunkle, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar December, 1868. He married, October 28, 1847, Sarah Fish Moore, daughter of Levi Moore and Sarah Fish, of Amherst, Mass., and their children were Leander M., Charles S., Helen, Frank L., Lucy G., and Laura B. Gause, Lewis H, son of Samuel Gause (1781-1865) and Mary Bailey (1784-1868), was born October 28, 1821, at Unionville, Chester county, Pa. ' He was educated in the country schools of Delaware and Chester county, and at West Town boarding-school. Cowden, William Kerr, son of Matthew B. and Mary (Wallace) Cowden, was born January 5, 1822, in Lower Paxtang town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa. He was brought up a farmer, receiving such facilities of edu- cation as the schools of the township afforded prior to the adoption of the common school system. He continued the occupation of a farmer until 1868, when he removed to Har- risburg and engaged in the coal and lumber business, subsequently establishing a plan- ing mill. For a decade of years he was one of the inspectors of the Dauphin county prison. Mr. Cowden married Elizabeth M., daughter of Joshua and Mary C. (Gillmor) Elder. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 247 Kunkel, George, son of Jacob Kunkel and his wife Rebecca Stine, was born on January 21, 1823, in Greencastle, Franklin county, Pa.; died January 25, 1885. He be- came a printer in Philadelphia, and while earning fifteen dollars a week at the case, in 1844 he left it to get twenty-five dollars to sing and play with the Virginia serena- ders. When they disbanded he organized Kunkel's Nightingale Minstrels, Mr. John T. Ford becoming the manager of the troupe, which was very successful. Mr. Kunkel was a noted bass singer. Kunkel's Minstrels were on the road eleven years, and dis- banded in Washington in 1855. Mr. Kun- kel was the original manager of the Jenny Lind theater. Washington, which stood on the site of the National theater. It was de- stroyed by fire, by which Mr. Kunkel lost eight thousand dollars. After the disbanding of his troupe, with Mr. Moxley he managed a theater in Rich- mond up to the time of the beginning of the war. In his company were J. Wilkes Booth and Edwin Adams, and his stage manager was Joseph Jefferson. Some time during the first year of the war Mr. Kunkel returned to Baltimore and became manager of the museum at Baltimore and Calvert streets. Afterwards he undertook the role of Uncle Tom, in which character he first appeared in Charleston, S. C, in 1861. The city council of Charleston, on the occasion of his first appearance, held a meeting and passed a resolution forbidding any colored person from entering the theater under pain of punishment. Parson Brownlow published an editorial in his paper advising the driv- ing out of the troupe from the city. In 1864, when manager of the Front street theater, he married Mrs. Ada Proctor, who was leading lady at that place. Two chil- dren, a son and a daughter, survived him. In the character of Uncle Tom Mr. Kun- kel perhaps pleased more children than any other living actor. In 1883 Mr. Kunkel starred through England in the character of Uncle Tom under the management of Jar- rett & Palmer. It was a most successful tour. The last time he played Uncle Tom was in New Haven, Conn., during New Year's week, 1885. He died suddenly at Baltimore, Md., January 25, 1885. was superintending a mine for his brother, Col. E. G. Savage. He emigrated to America with his parents, who settled in Minersville, where he learned the trade of a machinist. In 1849 he came to Wiconisco to put up the engine for the Lykens Valley breaker, which he ran a year, and then went to California. There he stayed two years, and returned in 1852 and accepted a position under the Short Mountain Coal Company. He hoisted the first car of coal ever taken out of the Wico- nisco mines. In 1855 or 1856 he became su- perintendent of the Lykens Coal Company under George E. Hoffman. In 1861 he went to California again, where he remained until 1865, when he returned and located at Gil- berton, Schuylkill county, in charge of the Gilberton Coal Company. In 1867, with Col. E. G. Savage and Benjamin Kaufman, under the firm name of Savage, Brother & Kauf- man, he leased a tract of coal land of the Philadelphia & Reading railroad, developed what is now known t s " Brookside Colliery," and established the operation as a successful one. Then the}' sold it to George S. Rep- plier & Co. He was subsequently its super- intendent, and afterwards in various enter- prises in Tremont for ten years. He may justly be regarded as the pioneer of the Wi- conisco coal mines. Savage, James, was born in North Wales, February 25, 1823, and died in Oimmaron, New Mexico, November 10, 1881, where he McIlhenny, Samuel, son of Samuel and Mary (Carson) McIlhenny, was born June 4, 1823, in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of Lower Paxtang township, and was brought up a farmer. At the age of seventeen he apprenticed himself to William J. Kaul to learn the trade of a tanner, which he followed many years. In 1849 he com- menced business for himself at Linglestown, and took an active part in the political af- fairs of the country. Mr. McIlhenny was elected county auditor in 1S69, serving three years, and in 1873 elected one of the county commissioners, and re-elected, filling that responsible station six years. During his term of office various needed reforms were made in the administration of the public af- fairs of the county, and much credit is due Mr. McIlhenny for his efforts in this direc- tion. He has filled the various township offices, and in 1879 was appointed one of the inspectors of the Dauphin county pri- son. Mr. McIlhenny married, January 9, 1847, Catherine, daughter of Louisa and Sarah Maria (Albert) Culp. Their children 248 .670 GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OPEDIA were: Sarah R., John H., Mary Ann, Kate Ann, Lydia J., Elizabeth E., who married Jacob Balthaser, Samuel O, Susan S., George W., Emma E., William A., Anna Maria and Minnie C. Waugh, Beverly Roberts, the son of Rt. Rev. Beverly Waugh, bishop of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, and his wife Catharine Bushby, was born July 28, 1824, at Liberty, Md. His grandfather, James Waugh, was an officer in the Pennsylvania Line of the Revo- lution, who settled in Virginia at the close of the struggle for independence. Beverly re- ceived a thorough English and classical edu- cation and entered Dickinson College, where he graduated. His alma mater subsequently conferred upon him the degree of A. M. Mr. Waugh was licensed to preach by the Balti- more Conference, but accepted the position of professor of mathematics and English literature in the Baltimore Female College, an institution then in the full tide of success. In 1853 the trustees of the Pennsylvania Female College at Harrisburg secured him as principal of that institution, in which po- sition he labored faithfully and successfully to the day of his death. It was not alone in the capacity of teacher that Mr. Waugh de- voted his energies and talents, but his labors were varied, incessant, faithful, in season and out of season, for the good of humanity. His devoted Christian life-work ended on March 24, 1861, in his thirty-seventh year. Mr. Waugh married Sarah Shrom Beatty, eldest daughter of George Beatty and his wife Catharine Shrom, who with one child, Eliza B., married to Charles A. Kunkel, of Harrisburg. survive. Etter, Benjamin F., lawyer of Harris- burg, and ex-deputy attorney general of Pennsylvania, was born at Middletown, Dauphin count} 7 , September 29, 1824. He obtained his early education at the Middle- town Academy. At the age of twenty-two began reading law with James Fox, a lawyer of Harrisburg, and was admitted to practice on November 24, 1851. He opened a law office in Harrisburg the same year, and has been engaged in general practice in the civil courts of the county and State since, a period of thirty-one years. Mr. Etter was appointed and served for six years as deputy attorney general under Attorney General William M. Meredith, and for a short time under At- torney General Benjamin H. Brewster. His safe and judicious opinions as a counselor, his integrity and fidelity to his clients, and his uncompromising desire to defend the wrong and encourage the right have given him a high reputation in the profession. He married, in 1857, Catharine A., daughter of Charles A. and Barbara A. (Keller) Snyder, of Lancaster, Pa. Her father was a relative of Governor Snyder. Their surviving chil- dren were Charles F., clerk in the First National Bank of Harrisburg; Nannie E., and George E. Etter. His parents, George and Nancy (Shelly) Etter, died' at Middletown, the former in 1850, aged sixty-seven; the latter in 1826, aged thirty. His grandfather, Abraham Etter, settled in Dauphin county, from Lancaster, about 1800, where he died, and was of German origin. His maternal grandfather was Abraham Shelly, of York county, Pa. Edwards, Oliver, third son of Abraham Edwards and Martha Greenfield, was born October 24, 1824. His parents were natives of Baltimore, where they married, removed to Pittsburgh, and subsequently to Harris- burg about 1819. Oliver's education in the schools was limited, but his mind being ac- tive and inquiring, he read much and stud- ied at night after the work of the day was over, thus becoming very well self-educated, and developed into a man of considerable attainments. When young he learned the trade of bootmaking with his father ; later in life he was selected as a school teacher under the common school system, and proved to be one of the most successful ever employed in the Harrisburg schools, as numbers of young men of the present day can testify. Mr. Edwards was much afflicted with asthma and unable to do military duty, but in order to render some service during the war he became the agent for the reception and distribution of the Dauphin County Re- lief Fund for the support of those whose husbands, fathers and sons were in the army. It was a very onerous duty, and he performed it faithfully and well, declining any remuneration whatever for his services. In 1860 he was elected one of the first alder- men of the city of Harrisburg. Upon the election of Gen. A. S. Raumfort as mayor of the city he appointed Mr. Edwards as com- mitting magistrate and chief clerk in the maj'or's office. He was elected to succeed Gen. Raumfort, and was inaugurated mayor DAUPHIN COUNTY. 249 of the city in March, 1866. He was subse- quently elected an alderman of the Fourth ward in 1872, which position he occupied up until the time of his death, which occurred in Harrisburg on the 13th day of October, 1874. Mr. Edwards was an active man, of quick perception, fine social qualities, and possessed of much useful information. The Rev. George F. Stelliug, of the Fourth Street Lutheran church, preached a very able funeral sermon shortly after his death in re- lation to Mr. Edwards' religious experience. On the 7th of August, 1851, he married Ra- chel Ann Chandler, daughter of Jonathan Chandler and Mary Griffith. The marriage took place in Harrisburg, where his wife was born, on the 13th of August, 1830, and died therein on the 5th of July, 1865. Two daughters survived the parents, Mary Griffith and Rachel Louisa, married Daniel A. Mus- ser. Black, Andrew Krause, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Krause) Black, was born January 16, 1825, at Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of the borough, and learned the trade of bricklayer and builder, in which occupation he engaged until 1892. He served as a member of the select and common councils of the city of Harrisburg, and for several years was one of the inspectors of the Dauphin county prison. He represented the county in the Legislature in 1871 and 1872, and under the Constitution of 1874 represented the city of Harrisburg in that body in 1877 and 1878. In Decem- ber, 1891, was appointed by President Har- rison postmaster of Harrisburg. Mr. Black married, in 1849, Rebecca Irwin Clark, daughter of William and Maria Clark, of Clark's Ferry, and their children were: Emma, Harriet, George Murray, Alfred T., Irene Elizabeth, who married J. C. Harlicker, Maria Clark, and Amy Chaplin. Sheafer, Maj. Henry Jackson, son of Michael Sheafer and Susan Cloud, was born May 21, 1826, in Lancaster county, Pa. When about six years of age his father removed to what was "then called " Bear Gap," now Wi- conisco, in the upper end of Dauphin county. Here he resided with his parents, getting a few months' schooling during the winter sea- son, until the age of fifteen, when he went to learn the drug business at Harrisburg. He continued in this employment for four years, when he went to South Carolina and resided for some time in Columbia, the capital. Com- .ing North, he settled in the town of Milton, Northumberland county, and engaged in the drug trade. In 1848 he was married to America 0. Wood, daughter of Nicholas B. Wood. At the death of his father he re- moved to the old home at Wiconisco, for the purpose of settling his father's estate. In 1856 he removed to Mendota, Dakota county, Minn., where he engaged in the lum- ber business in connection with Eli Pettijohn and Franklin Steele, of Fort Snelling. They built a large mill at the mouth of the Min- nesota river, and had extensive yards on the Minnesota river. In the fall of 1858 he was elected a member of the Minnesota Legisla- ture from Dakota count}', and for some time took an active part in the politics of the }'Oung State. After the breaking out of the war all business was completely paralyzed, and in the fall of 1861 he returned to Harrisburg. During the winter of 1861-62 he recruited a company for the One Hundred and Seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was mustered into service as captain of Company I. At the battle of Antietam his brigade fought in the noted cornfield almost fronting the Dunker church, and suffered terribly in killed and wounded. At one time the line being driven back, both color-bearers were shot dead and left on the field. Captain Sheafer, ascertaining the fact, returned alone and rescued the colors and rejoined his com- mand without injury. On December 21, 1862, he was commissioned major of the regi- ment. In the Gettysburg campaign, on the first day of the fight, shortly after Reynolds was killed, Major Sheafer was severely wounded, but did not leave the field until the afternoon of the third day's fight. Early in the fall he rejoined his command and par- ticipated with his regiment in the many bat- tles they were engaged in up to March 8, 1865 (the expiration of his term of service), and was mustered out. After the war he made Harrisburg his permanent home and engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1873 he was elected sheriff of Dauphin count}', serv- ing his term of three vears. Elder, James, son of Robert R. and Sarah (Slierer) Elder, was born August 18, 1826, in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa. His early years were spent on his father's farm. At the age of twenty-four he removed to New Castle, Pa., where he engaged in mer- cantile business until the death of his father 250 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA in 1858, when he returned, and with his brother Robert, purchased the homestead farm. During the war for the Union Mr. Elder raised a company for the emergency. In 1867 he embarked in the coal trade with a younger brother, withdrawing in 1869, and entered into partnership in the lumber busi- ness, in which he continued until failing health compelled him to relinquish all active pursuits. He left the farm and took up his residence in the city of Harrisburg, where he died January 12, 1877, in his fifty-first year. Mr. Elder married, March 2, 1854, Rebecca 0., daughter of John Whitehall, and their children were: Catherine 0., Robert R., Mar- tha K., and Ida. Neagley, John, son of Daniel and Mar- garet (Gable) Neagley, was born October 10, 1827, in Lykens Valley. His ancestor, Jacob Neagley, an emigrant from Wurtemberg, Germany, settled first in Berks county, sub- sequently removing to Lykens A^alley, where he permanently located. He had two sons, Joseph and George. Joseph, born Septem- ber 15, 1766 ; died July 12, 1828 ; married Maria Hoffman, born January 8, 1773 ; died February 18, 1840. Their children were: Daniel, George, Elizabeth, Magdalena, Cath- erine, and Sarah. Daniel, the eldest, born November 12, 1797 ; died February 2, 1873; married Margaret Gable, and their children were: George, John, Joseph, William, Daniel, Isaac, Mary, Catherine, Sarah, Margaret, and Hannah. Of these, John Neagley received a limited education, and learned the trade of a cabinet maker at Liverpool, Perry county. Upon his return home he estab- lished' himself in business, but at the expira- tion of two years removed to Freeport, 111., subsequently coming back to Pennsylvania, where, for a period of seventeen years, he conducted cabinet making and undertaking at Liverpool. In 1869 he established a a planing mill at Millersburg, which he now carries on. Mr. Neagley married, De- cember 28, 1853, E. R., daughter of John and Anna Murray. Detweiler, John Shelly, was born on the 18th of October, 1829, in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, on a farm occu- pied by his father, David Detweiler, near what is now known as the Buck Lock, Penn- sylvania canal. His mother, Susan Det- weiler, was a daughter of William Shelly, of Shelly's Island. When ten years old he attended the school in the neighborhood of his birthplace, and continued there until he was sixteen years old, when he came to Har- risburg and entered the printing office of Theophilus Fenn, where he remained but a short time, and then went to Lancaster, entering the office of the Lancaster Exam- iner and Herald. Leaving the Examiner office, Mr. Detweiler entered Franklin and Marshall College, at whicli institution he pursued a course of regular studies and graduated with high honor, after which he began the study of the law with Gen. George B. Ford, of Lan- caster city, and was admitted to the bar of that county in 1850. He remained in Lan- caster only a few months after his admission, and came to Harrisburg in the winter of that year, entering at once in the practice of the law here, in which profession he con- tinued until the breaking out of the Civil war. At the organization of the Ninth cavalry, Mr. Detweiler took an active part in secur- ing the necessary companies to makeup the regiment, and as captain of Company E was very prominent in securing a completed or- ganization. He was commissioned captain October 17, 1861. While on duty in Ten- nessee he was appointed on the staff of General DuMont. On the 19th of March, 1863, Captain Detweiler was appointed major of the regiment, and on the 2d of April of the same year he resigned his com- mission and returned to Harrisburg, when he was appointed United States recruiting- officer at this point, which post he held until the close of the war. In 1864 Mr. Detweiler was appointed deputy United States assessor of internal revenue under Charles J. Bruner, which office he held until it was abolished in 1871. In 1872 he was appointed by Judge Cadwalader register in bankruptcy, which office he held at the time of his death. In 1874 Mr. Detweiler was nominated and elected by the Republicans county solicitor for the term of three years. Major Detweiler married Eunice Parke, daughter of Benjamin Parke, of Harrisburg, and they had three children who survived their father. He died at Harrisburg, Pa., August 16, 1878. Sergeant, William, son of Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished jurist of Pennsyl- vania, was born 1829, in the city of Phila- delphia. He graduated from Princeton Col- lege in 1847 ; studied law under Benjamin ^-a^u^cs^ DAUPIIIX COUNTY. 253 Gerhard, and admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1850 ; he held a prominent position at the bar, and was for a time a representa- tive in the State Legislature. On the break- ing out of the Rebellion he was commis- sioned captain of the Twelfth infantry, U. S. A.; afterwards colonel of the Two Hundred and Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers ; on March 31, 1865, he was wounded in his thigh by a ball while resisting an at- tack of the enemy on the White Oak road, near the Boynton plank-road, in front of Petersburg, Va., from which he died on board of the hospital boat, while on his way home, April 11, 1865; he was a gentleman of marked ability and a gallant officer. Colonel Sergeant married, November 8, 1853, Eliza Lawrence Espy, who survives, daugh- ter of James Snodgrass Espy and his wife Mary H. Pollard. Their children were Mary, Margaretta, married Alexander James Dallas Dixon, Louisa, married John C. Kunkel, Jr., John, died in infancy, Sarah Haly, and Eliza, married William Heyward Mejers. Bent, Luther Stedman, son of Ebenezer and Nancy (Stedman) Bent, was born De- cember 6, 1829, at Quincy, Norfolk county, Mass. His ancestors were early settlers at Milton, that State. Luther S. attended the public schools until the age of twelve years, afterwards working on the farm until his fif- teenth year, when he went to Boston, where he served five years with the New England Glass Company, situate in East Cambridge, then one of the largest establishments of the county. From that period until the com- mencement of the Rebellion he was engaged in the glassware and crockery business in Boston. In May, 1861, he enlisted as a pri- vate in company H, Fourth regiment, Massa- chusetts volunteers, and participated in the battle of Big Bethel. Being mustered out at the end of his term of service at Boston, he re-enlisted as a private in company K of the Eighteenth regiment, Massachusetts vol- unteers, for three years, and served in all the grades of non-commissioned and commis- sioned officers to that of captain. He served through the various campaigns in which his regiment was engaged in the Army of the Potomac, and was wounded in the right hand in the second battle of Bull Run. He re- mained with his command until their muster out, when he was detailed to take charge of a battalion of veterans and recruits. For meritorious services at Peebles' Farm he was promoted brevet major, was afterwards, on the recommendation of General Griffin, com- missioned by President Lincoln as major in the United States army, at the same time by the State of Massachusetts a lieutenant colo- nel, on which commission he was never mus- tered. His battalion having become deci- mated in numbers it was consolidated with the Twenty-second Massachusetts, when at his request he was mustered out as a super- numerary officer. He returned home, and shortly after made engagements with the officers of the Union Pacific railroad, and re- mained in their employ from the commence- ment to the completion of that great enter- prise, filling various positions. During the last two years he was one of the largest con- tractors for grading that road, comprising two hundred miles through Salt Lake Valley and the Promontory. He subsequently be- came engaged in cattle raising on the plains and was one of the pioneers in the business, being among the first to establish cattle ranches along the line of the railroad in Ne- braska. Here he remained three years. Re- turning to the East he married a daughter of S. M. Felton, Esq., of Philadelphia, which relations brought him into connection with the Pennsylvania Steel Company. In 1S74 he took the superintendency of that immense establishment. Herr, Andrew Jackson, son of Daniel Herr (1795-1857) and Sarah Gilbert (1801- 1880), was born December 31, 1829, in Greencastle, Franklin county, Pa. He was educated at the Zane street grammar school and the high school at Philadelphia, from which latter institution he graduated in 1845. He shortly after commenced the study of law with James McCormick, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar August 20, 1750, locating at Harrisburg in the practice of his profession. He served, by election, as district attorney nine years ; was counsel for county commissioners one year, and represented the county of Dauphin in the Legislature in 1868 and 1869 : was member of the State Senate in 1875 and 1876, and in the latter year re-elected for full term of four years ; elected president pro tem. of the Senate at the close of the ses- sion of 1878, and re-elected to that office in the session of 1879. In November, 1880, he was re-elected again for full term of four years. He served in that body with distinc- tive ability. After the close of his official 254 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA term he returned to the duties of his profes- sional life. He died at Harri&burg March 16, 1894, and was there buried. Colonel Herr married, first, Martha Linn Coyle, daughter of Scott Coyle and Martha Linn ; secondly, Nannie M. Coyle, and their chil- dren were: Daniel Coyle, a member of the Dauphin county bar, and Martha Coyle, d.s.p.; married, thirdly, Nannie Gillmor, daughter of James Gillmor and Eleanor McKinney, and they had Eleanor Gillmor. It may be here stated that in his early years he was a frequent contributor to the Saturday Evening Post and Need's Gazette, of Philadelphia. When fifteen years of age he published three novels, entitled "Maid of the Valley," "Story founded on the Revolution," and " The Corsair," founded on the revolt of St. Domingo. These books were published in England. A novel called "The Chain of Destiny," also appeared from his pen. As a criminal lawyer, however, Colonel Herr was the most brilliant and his career successful. He was highly respected by his professional brethren and his opinions had great weight, especially in that class of legal practice in which he was unexceptionably the leader at the Dauphin county bar. McCormick, Henry, son of James McCor- mick and his wife Eliza Buehler, was born March 10, 1831, in Harrisburg, Pa. He re- ceived his education at the Harrisburg Academy, Partridge's military institute, and graduated from Yale College in 1852. He commenced the study of law with his father, but his taste being for a more stirring pur- suit, he gave it up and learned the iron busi- ness at Reading furnace, now Robesonia, at the first opportunity purchasing an interest in the Henry Clay and Eagle furnaces, near Marietta, Lancaster county. In 1857 Paxtang furnace came under his management, and, in 1866, the nail-works at Fairview, Cumber- land county, at the mouth of the Conedo- guinet creek, which he conducted for twenty- five years. In 1865, before a railway spanned the continent, he crossed the great plain and mountain range to the Pacific coast, return- ing by the Isthmus of Panama. In 1877 he visited Europe. Long before these journeys he had shown his devotion to his country. At the opening of the Rebellion he offered his life and services to the cause of patriot- ism, gathering a company of volunteers, company F, Lochiel Grays, of the Twenty- fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in the three months' service. In 1862 he was chosen colonel of the First regiment, Penn- sylvania militia, under Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds and assigned to the command of the First brigade. The object of forming this division being accomplished by the con- test at Antietam, it was mustered out of ser- vice. Under the act relative to a new geo- logical survey of Pennsylvania, he was appointed by Governor Hartranft a commis- sioner, and by his colleagues its treasurer, filling these positions until the work was done. As a co-trustee of his father's estate, he has shown tact and judgment, and, in the pursuit of all the business in which he is engaged, great energy and success. To all benevolent objects he is a most generous giver, without ostentation or publicity. As an evidence of the esteem in which he is held, it may be stated that when a candidate for Congress in 1882, his majority in his native county was one hundred and fifty- nine, while his party was in a minority of nearly fifteen hundred on the vote for other offices. Colonel McCormick married, June 29, 1867, Annie Criswell, daughter of John Vance Criswell and Hannah Dull. Beck, Julius Augustus, son of John and Joanna Beck, was born April 2, 1831, in Lititz, Lancaster county, Pa., and was edu- cated at the Lititz academy, of which his father, John Beck, was principal. In early life he devoted himself to the art of sculp- ture, and in 1855 visited Italy for the pur- pose of perfecting himself in that branch of the fine arts. In 1861 he turned his atten- tion to portrait and landscape painting. He married Miss Susan Maria Kepple, daughter of Henry and Catherine Kepple, of Lancas- ter, Pa., and their children are: Abraham Raphael, Catherine Augusta, Henry Kepple, John, Martin Augustus, Marion, Edith, Isa- bella, and Mary Alice. Geety, William Wallace, was born in Harrisburg, December 4, 1831, and died at Dauphin, January 19, 1887. When he was quite young the family moved to Middle- town, but returned a few years later. Then Wallace, a lad eight years of age, was sent to the school of Jacob Eyster, who kept the boys under strict military drill and discipline. At twelve years of age he was put to Francis Wyeth to learn the book business, and at sixteen to Martin Lutz to acquire a knowledge of pharmacy. He had also learned some- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 255 thing of dentistry with Dr. Stough, practicing his profession and teaching school at inter- vals until 1858, when he removed to Coxes- town and taught school until the war broke out. He first enlisted as a private in the " Cameron Guards " for a term of three months. This ended, he returned and helped raise a company of forty men, which was assigned to Colonel Good's regiment (later Colonel Gobin's), with James Casey, of Perry county, as captain and himself as first lieutenant. He participated in the battles of Gainsville, St. John's Bluff and Pocotaligo, where he was severely wounded. A grape shot struck him between the eyes and passing to the left destroyed the eye, shattered the bones of the face, injuring the nerves and lodged near the carotic artery. While lying upon the field he was for a while given up for dead. When able to leave the hospital he returned to Harrisburg, received the rank of captain and was ap- pointed quartermaster, which position he held until the expiration of his term of service. After that he removed to Clark's Valley, but failing health compelled him to relinguish a small farm he had purchased, and in 1879 he settled in Dauphin until his death. Captain Geety was a member of the Veteran Association of Dauphin, and of Post 58, G. A. R., of Harrisburg, a staunch Re- publican, and for some years a member of the county committee. Captain Geety mar- ried, in 1858, Henrietta Thompson, who with four children survive. Sees, William Edwards, eldest son of David and Ann Fell (Edwards) Sees, was born in Harrisburg, February 3, 1832. His education was received in the common schools of his native place, and early in life commenced to learn the business of coach trimming with his father, who was a skilled workman, and became in time a good me- chanic. He was a member and an officer of the old Friendship Fire Company, of Har- risburg, noted for his efficiency and daring, and twice came very near losing his life in endeavoring to save the property of others, once at afire in the United States Hotel, and again at the cotton factory. When the war for the Union broke out, he enlisted as a private in the three months' service. In 1862 he was commissioned captain in the new Eleventh Pennsylvania, three years' service, but his health failing him, he was discharged on surgeon's certificate of dis- ability. On April 19, 1855, he married Mary Catherine Kunkel, of Baltimore, Md. She died on February 27, 1856, leaving one son, David. On September 13, 1857, he married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan and Julia Ann (Mowrer) Chandler. Captain Sees died October 5, 1865, of consumption con- tracted in the army, and left one daughter by the second marriage, Catherine. The Rev. Charles A. Hay, D. D., pastor of Zion's Lutheran church, published a memoir of Captain Sees, detailing his religious life and experience, which is quite interesting. Keefer, John Brua, son of Andrew and Catherine (Brua) Keefer, was born April 10, 1832, at Harrisburg, Pa. He received his education at the public schools of the bor- ough and at the Harrisburg Military Insti- tute, established by Capt. Alden Partridge in 1845. Subsequently he learned the trade of a machinist in the shops of the Philadel- phia & Reading Railroad Company, at Reading. From 1853 to 1864 he carried on a foundry and machine shop at Cressona, Schuylkill county, Pa. He then engaged in the oil trade in Venango county, and afterwards carried on the rolling-mill busi- ness at Allentown. From 1870 to 1877 he was engaged in the manufacture of fire- bricks at Harrisburg. On the 13th of Feb- ruary, 1S77, he was commissioned by Presi- dent Grant, major and paymaster in the United States army, and at present in ac- tive service. Major Keefer married, Novem- ber 27, 1854, Catherine R Boyer, of Read- ing. Their children were Horace A., Cath- erine A., who married Lieut. J. W. Duncan, U. S. A., Edith M., who married H. M. Paxton, Mary F., Frank R., and Caroline R. McCormick, James, second son of James McCormick and his wife, Eliza Buehler, was born October 31, 1832. in Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in the common schools, Captain Partridge's military institute, the Harrisburg Academy, graduating from Yale College in 1853 ; studied law under his father ; was admitted to the bars of Dauphin and Cumberland counties, and practiced for several years. Upon the death of his father, he became one of the trustees of his estate, a charge that absorbed his time and atten- tion to such a degree that he abandoned his profession. The magnitude of this estate and the enterprises conducted under it re- quire caution, prudence and judgment in its 256 BIO GRA PEICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA management. Mr. McCormick has shown all these qualities in the successful perform- ance of his duties. He has never held polit- ical office, but in the religious and charitable work of the day occupies a conspicuous posi- tion. He had" been an elder in the Pine Street Presbyterian church from 1858 to 1894, a successful Sunday-school tutor, presi- dent and trustee of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association ; in all the active work of his denomination a most efficient and liberal agent; a large contributor to the Home for the Friendless, Harrisburg ; to all charitable objects, and, from its opening, president of the Harrisburg Hospital — one of its most active, attentive and competent advisers. He married, May 26, 1859, at Harrisburg, Pa., Mary Wilson" Alricks, born November 24, 1833; died August 5, 1881, at Harris- burg, Pa.; daughter of Herman Alricks and Marv Wilson Kerr. Johnson, John Bucher, son of David M. Johnson and Susan Dorothy Bucher, daughter of Judge Jacob Bucher, was born January 26, 1833, in Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of the town and in Cap- tain Paitridge's military school, but com- pleted his education at Washington College, Pa., where he graduated in the class of 1852. He adopted civil engineering as his profes- sion, and until 1861 was engaged in several of the public improvements in this State. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he entered the Eleventh Pennsylvania regiment, Colo- nel Jarrett, and was appointed captain of a company from Pittston. On May 14, 1861, he was appointed by the Secretary of War, General ■ Cameron, first lieutenant in the Sixth cavalry of the regular army, and was subsequently made brevet major and lieu- tenant colonel for meritorious service. He became captain by regular promotion Feb- ruary 3, 1875. He served on the staff of General Hancock at Baltimore and at New Orleans, and was afterwards assigned to sev- eral stations in Texas. In April, 1870, he was obliged to leave Texas on account of failing health, and returned to his home at Harrisburg, where he died June 24, 1871. Chester, Thomas Morris, son of George and Jane Maria (Russell) Chester, was born March 11, 1834, at Harrisburg, Pa. In Janu- ary, 1851, he entered the preparatory depart- ment of the Avery College, Allegheny City, where he remained until January, 1853,when he sailed for Liberia, West Africa, in the ship " Banshee," arriving at Monrovia on the 3d of June, of the same year. At Monrovia he attended the Alexandria high school for one year, then returned to America, and in De- cember, 1854, entered the junior class of Thet- ford Academy, Vermont. He graduated from that institution in 1856. In January, 1857, he entered upon the duties of superintendent of recaptured Africans from American slave vessels at Cape Mount, Liberia, to instruct them in civilized customs. He published and edited the Star of Liberia, at Monrovia, and was the correspondent of the New York Herald at that point. In January, 1862, he returned to America on account of the civil strife, and assisted in recruiting the Fifty- fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts regi- ments, the first colored troops raised for the war. In 1867 he went to England, entered Middle Temple, one of the Inns of Court at London, for the study of law, and was called to the English bar in 1870. While in England he was appointed aide-de-camp to President Payne,of Liberia, with the rank of major, and was intrusted with important missions to the courts of Russia and Belgium. In July, 1870, Avery College conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. On his return to the United States in 1871, he went to New Orleans, and received the appoint- ment of storekeeper in the custom service. In March, 1873, he was admitted to the prac- tice of law in the courts of Louisiana, by being admitted to the Supreme Court of the State. Governor Kellogg the same year appointed him brigadier general of the First brigade of Louisiana militia. In 1875 he was appointed district superintendent of public education of the first division, com- prising seven parishes, including the white and colored schools, and in 1876 superin- tendent of the fifth division, comprising thirteen parishes. In 1878 he was appointed United States commisioner for the district of Louisiana. On the 22d of June, 1881, he was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and at the November term, 1882, made his first appearance at the bar of his native city and county. Finney, Isaac S., son of George Washing- ton and Elspey (Smith) Finney, was born September 6, 1835, at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa. He entered the navy as third assistant engineer in 1859, and joined the " Mystic," which was detailed for duty on the M DAUPHIN COUNTY. 257 coast of Africa. On November 25, 1861, he was promoted to the rank of second assistant engineer. He afterwards joined the " Tus- carora," and was present during the engage- ment at Fort Fisher and while engaged in the pursuit of the "Alabama," and remained on her until 1864, when he was promoted to the rank of first assistant engineer and or- dered to shore duty, but this lasted only for a few days, for on June 23 he was ordered to join the frigate "Susquehanna," belonging to the North Atlantic squadron, and remained on her until June 25, 1866, when he went on shore duty at the Philadelphia and Ports- mouth navy yards for a brief period of time. On May 25, 1867, he joined the " Minnesota" and remained on her until January 31, 1868. On January 26, 1870, he joined the frigate " Colorado," fitting out for the Asiatic squad- ron, and remained on her until she went out of commission March 25, 1873. Upon his turn he received his promotion to chief en- gineer. During the "Virginius" excitement, and when a war with Spain appeared prob- able, he voluntarily relinguished the agree- able position he held of superintendent of construction of government machinery at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson, to join his old ship, the " Colorado." From the evil effects of his six months' sojourn on board that vessel off the coast of Cuba and Key West he never recovered, and died at Brooklyn, New York, November 19, 1874. He was in- terred in the family burial lot in the Harris- burg cemetery. Sees, Maj. Oliver Washington, was born in the city of Philadelphia, on the 27th of October, 1835. He was the second son of David Sees and Ann Fell Edwards. His parents had removed from Harrisburg. to Philadelphia in 1832, but returned to their old home on the 1st day of January, 1839. Oliver Sees did not have the advantages of a liberal education. When quite young, about twelve years of age, he became a messenger boy in the first magnetic telegraph office that was opened in Harrisburg after the wonderful discovery by Professor Morse, the office being under the management of David Brooks. The latter became very much interested in the bright-eyed, youth- ful messenger, and under his special care and teaching Oliver rapidly developed into an operator, and finally became one of the most expert and accomplished in the busi- ness. He was one of the first to learn to read messages by sound. His interest was so great in the success of the laying of the At- lantic cable that when the news reached Harrisburg of its final accomplishment, he was chiefly instrumental in getting up a very enthusiastic demonstration to celebrate that event. Mr. Sees' knowledge and special fitness in his business were so marked that on the 23d day of December, 1861, Governor Curtin appointed him chief of telegraph, with the rank of major, and shortly afterwards added that of chief of transportation, two very important positions during the war. The duties of these combined offices he dis- charged with signal ability and entire satis- faction. In connection with this arduous work the General Government intrusted Major Sees with the key to the secret service cipher, used in the transmission of the most vital and important messages by the General Government in relation to matters at that critical period, and which could only be de- ciphered through a knowledge of this key. About this period he was appointed by Maj. Gen. D.N. Couch, who was directing military operations at this point, on his staff, and mustered into the United States service. Im- mediately after the battle of Gettysburg, Governor Curtin ordered Major Sees to the battlefield to assist in caring for the dead and wounded Pennsylvania soldiers who fell on that memorable occasion, a duty he performed well. On his way back to Har- risburg he was taken very sick at Carlisle, and died in this city on the 30th day of September, 1863, before he was twenty-eight. The following is an extract from the re- port of Col. M. S. Quay to Gov. Andrew < r. Curtin. Colonel Quay was the successor of Major Sees as chief of transportation. " The invasion of the State, in June, 1863, by the army of General Lee, and your call for the militia forces which immediately fol- lowed, occasioned a large influx of business of pressing importance, which occupied the chief of the department, Major Sees, and his clerical force for weeks. " The United States having assumed the payment of the expenses of the transporta- tion of the militia, .Major Sees was placed temporarily in their service, and assigned a position on the staff of Major General Couch, commanding the Department of the Susque- hanna. He was relieved by General Couch, at his own request, and was immediately afterwards ordered to Gettysburg by you to look after our dead and wounded. 258 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA " The extraordinary labors he found neces- sary during this period, extending at times through successive days and nights, with the exposure and fatigue sustained at Gettys- burg, undoubtedly produced illness through which your administration lost a faithful and competent officer, and his family a hus- band and father who was their only sup- port." Major Sees was married to Caroline, daughter of Charles Buehler and Sarah Hoover, at Harrisburg, on the 22d day of September, 1857; the widow and one daugh- ter, Caroline, survived him. Lawrence, Samuel M., son of Joseph and Maria (Bucher) Lawrence, was born in Wash- ington county, Pa., December 14, 1835. His father's death occurring when he was six years old his mother removed two years later to Harrisburg, her former home, where she continued to reside during the remainder of her life, and here Samuel received his principal education, although attending Jef- ferson College for a time. From boyhood he was a remarkable student, and had a perfect hunger for knowledge. At an early age he adopted the profession of civil en- gineering, and was engaged in the survey of the Sunbury & Erie (now Philadelphia & Erie) railroad, and continued on it until its completion in 1864. He was perfectly familiar with every part of the road, and had traveled it all on foot from Sunbury to Erie. He was one of the four original con- tractors who built the Oil Creek railroad, and also chief engineer of it. He was also engaged in the survey of the Warren and Franklin road at the time of his death. He was nominated by the Republican party in the counties of Clearfield, McKean, Jefferson and Elk for the Legislature, and represented them in the session of 1860-61, thus spend- ing the winter in Harrisburg, his old home. He married, April 4, 1864, Hannah, daugh- ter of Hon. John Green. He resided in Warren the last three or four years of his life and died there October 17, 1864, in his twenty-ninth year. He is buried in Harris- burs;. 1853, graduating in 1856. He then went to Texas, where he remained two years, teach- ing in Victoria and Goliad. After returning North, he began the study of law with Robert A. Lamberton, Esq., and was ad- mitted to the Dauphin county bar December 6, 1859. He began the practice of his pro- fession at Harrisburg, continuing 'until his appointment by Governor Curtin, in 1861, as chief clerk in the office of the secretary of the Commonwealth. On May 1, 1866, he was appointed deputy secretary of the Com- monwealth, discharging the duties of that office until the close of Governor Curtin's administration. He then resumed his pro- fession of the law, and in connection with it served as clerk to the Board of Claims from January to June 1, 186S. In October fol- lowing, having been nominated by the Re- publicans of the city of Harrisburg, lie was elected mayor thereof, the duties of which office he entered upon January 11, 1869. His health, however, soon began to fail him, and he died while in office, in his thirty- fourth year. " Mr. Hays was a truly Chris- tian gentleman, he thought more of right than he did of life. His nature was of that intensity which inspires men to die for the truth, while his convictions on all subjects relating to the ordinary and extraordinary affairs of life, here and hereafter, were gov- erned by the strongest principles of religion and justice." Mr. Haj's married, March 5, 1861, Mary Straughan Day, born September 13, 1837 ; 'daughter of Dr. Stephen F. Day and Eliza Floyd Straughan, of Wooster, 0. Hays, William Wallace, was born Octo- ber 23, 1836 ; died March 31, 1870, at Har- risburg, Pa. He received his prepara ory education in the public schools and Harris- burg Academy; entered the sophomore class of Jefferson College, Canonsburg, in Awl, Francis Asbury, son of John Mi- chael Awl, was born at Harrisburg, April 8, 1837, where he resides. At the beginning of the Civil war in 1861 served in the three months' service as adjutant of the Eleventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1862 raised for the nine months' service company A of the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and par- ticipated in the Fredericksburg campaign. In 1864 he assisted in organizing the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, of which he was commissioned colonel and served in that capacity until mustered out at the close of the war. He was a clerk in the Harrisburg National Bank prior to the war; subsequently cashier of the banking house of Jay Cooke & Co., in New York, for a period of seven years ; was a trus- tee for twelve years of the Pennsylvania State «B9 lUi DAUPHIN COUNTY. 259 Lunatic Hospital and secretary of the board; and from 1891 to 1896 deputy superintend- ent of banking. Colonel Awl married, June 5, 1S72, Marv Elizabeth Thompson, born August 9, 1847, in New York City. They have two sons, Jay Wesley and Francis As- burv. Maloney, Thomas Francis, son of Daniel and Mary (Houran) Maloney, was born August 19, 1843, in county Tipperary, Ire- land. His parents emigrated to America in 1847, and settled at Harrisburg. Thomas F. was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg, afterwards at St. Michael's Sem- inary, near Pittsburgh, at St. Vincent's Col- lege, at Latrobe, Pa. He learned the trade of a machinist with W. 0. Hickok, at the Eagle Works, Harrisburg. During the Re- bellion he enlisted as a private in company A, One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, July 22, 1862 ; appointed corporal of the company July 26, 1862 ; promoted sergeant August 1, 1862 ; promoted first sergeant August 6, 1862, and to adjutant of the independent battalion November 4, 1862, and mustered out with the regiment May 8, 1863. He was ap- pointed conditionally by Governor Curtin second lieutenant and mustering officer United States volunteers August 4, 1861, and upon the organization of the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, was commissioned captain of company F, August 27, 1864, serving with the command of the Army of the Potomac until his muster out by reason of General Order No. 94, A. G. 0. War Department series, June 21, 1865. Upon the reorganization of the First City Zouaves of Harrisburg, Captain Maloney, in 1S69, was elected first lieutenant, and De- cember 16, 1870, commissioned captain of company A of the Zouave battalion. When the National Guard of Pennsylvania was established the company became known as the City Grays of Harrisburg, and on the organization of the Eighth regiment, Penn- sylvania National Guard, was attached to that command and mustered in as company D. He was re-commissioned December 14, 1875, and December 16,1880; was one of the senior members in the service, and *re- peatedly refused a field office, preferring to remain with his company, which has no superior in the National Guard. On the first of February, 1883, he was appointed arsenel keeper of the State arsenal at Harris- burg. Captain Maloney married, in 1863, Ellen, daughter of John Casey, of Harrisburg. It may be stated in this connection that Cap- tain Maloney was the author of a military manual on " Guard Duty " which is consid- ered an authority on the subject. McCrkath, Andrew S., son of William McCreath (died 1878, aged seventy-five) and Margaret Chrichton (died 1870, aged sixty- three), was born March 8, 1849, in Ayr, Scotland. He was educated at Ayr Acad- emy and Glasgow University for classical course. He took special chemical courses at Andersonian University, Glasgow, under Professors Penny and Dr. Clark, and subse- quently at Gottingen, under Professors Wochler and Filtig. He came to America in 1870, and assumed charge of the chemi- cal laboratory at the Pennsylvania steel works, where he remained till August, 1874, when he was appointed by the State geolo- gist, chemist to the Second Geological Sur- vey of Pennsylvania, which position he still holds. He has prepared three reports for the State geologist, and special reports on the mineral resources along the lines of the Shenandoah Valley, Norfolk and Western, and New River railroads. He is actively engaged in his profession. He was married February 4, 1875, to Eliza, daughter of Charles L. and Marv W. Hummel Berghaus. Awl, John Wesley, was born at Harris- burg, on the 21st of November, 1852, and died there on the 2d of March, 1894; was educated at Dickinson College, read law with F. K. Boas, Esq., and admitted to the bar in 1856. During the war for the Union lie entered the service in 1S62 as captain in the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers. Upon tin 1 organization of the Two Hundred and First, Pennsylvania volunteers, he was com- missioned lieutenant colonel: in May. 1865, was appointed commandant of the " Soldier's Rest" at Alexandria, Va.; mustered out with his regiment June 21, 1865. l'p on the or- ganization of the National Guard of Penn- sylvania he was adjutant of the Fifth di- vision, and subsequently adjutant of the Third brigade; as an attorney he was care- ful, methodical and trustworthy; as a mili- tary officer he was highly regarded by his 260 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA fellow-officers aud greatly loved by his men; a life-long member of the church of bis father, he was a faithful official. He was unmarried. Anderson, Rev. James, was a native of Scotland, born November 17, 1678, was edu- cated under Principal Stirling, of Glasgow, and ordained by Irvine Presbytery, Novem- ber 17, 1708, with a view to his settlement in Virginia. He sailed March 6, 1709, and ar- rived in the Rappahannock on the 22d of April following, but the state of things there not warranting his stay, he came northward, and was received by the Presbytery September 20. He settled at New Castle. In 1714, out of regard to the desolate condition of the people in Kent county, he was directed to supply them monthly on a Sabbath, and also to spend a Sabbath at Cedar creek, in Sussex. He subsequently ministered in New York, but owing to some difficulties in the congregation there he desired a removal. He was called September 24, 1726, to Done- gal, on the Susquehanna, and accepted it. He was installed the last Wednesday in August, 1727. In September, 1729, he gave every fifth Sabbath to the people on Swatara, and joined the congregation of Derry, thus becoming the first settled pastor over that church, until the call of Rev. William Ber- tram, 1732. He died July 16, 1740. In the language of the Presbytery, "he was high in esteem for circumspection, diligence and faithfulness as a Christian minister." The Rev. Mr. Anderson married, February, J 712- 13, Suit Garland, daughter of Sylvester Gar- land, of the Head of Apoquinimy. She died December 24, 1736. He then married Rachel Wilson, December 27, 1737. His son Garland Anderson, married Jane, daughter of Peter Chevalier, of Philadelphia, but died early. His daughter Elizabeth married Sam- uel Breeze, resided in New York, and was a woman of great excellence. A brother of the Rev. Mr. Anderson was John Anderson, of Perth Amboy, who in 1712 was made one of the council of the Province of New Jersey. He died in March, 1736, aged seventy-three, being then president of the council. Black, Rev. Samuel, was a native of the north of Ireland, born about 1700. He studied theology prior to his emigrating to America, and was subsequently licensed by New Castle Presby tery. The forks of Brandy- wine in Chester county was formed into a separate congregation in 1735, and in Sep- tember same year, Donegal Presbytery gave them leave to invite Black to preach as a candidate for settlement. He was called October 7, and ordained November 18, 1735. A portion of his people preferred complaints against him September 2, 1740. This was just at the time of the extraordinary effects produced by the preaching of Whitfield. Most of the allegations were sustained, but after a rebuke and suspension for a season, he was restored, and afterwards released from the pastoral relation. The new con- gregation of Conewago between Middletown and Mount Joy called him in October, 1741, and he was installed the second Wednesday in May following. He made occasional visits to Virginia as a missionary, and was sent to Potomac in 1743. Difficulties arose in his flock at Conewago and they asked to have the Rev. John Steel, who was supply- ing Conestoga, sent to them. North and South Mountain in Virginia (the former six miles west of Staunton) asked for him, March 6, 1745. He was dismissed from Conewago in April, but in the fall they sought to regain him. A division took place. Those who left him obtained one- fifth of the time of the Rev. John Roan, pastor of the New Side churches of Paxtang and Derry. In 1747, he, with Revs. Thom- son and Craig, was directed to take the over- sight of the vacancies in Virginia. In 1751 he was directed to supply Buffalo settlement and the adjacent places four Sabbaths. He took charge of the congregations of Rock- port and Mountain Plain before 1752. He died August 9, 1770. Roan, Rev. John, was born April 30, 1717 (O. S.), in Grenshaw, Ireland , died October 3, 1775, in Derry township, Lancas- ter, now Dauphin county, Pa. Ke received a good education, and emigrated to Penn- sylvania about 1740. He entered the " Log College," and taught school on the Nesha- rniny and in Chester county while pursuing his theological studies. He was licensed by the "New Side" Presbytery of New Castle, and, in the winter of 1744, sent to Hanover, Va. The following year (1745), he was set- tled 1 over the united congregations of Derry, Paxtang and Conewago, the latter having one-fifth of his time. The minutes of the Synod placed Roan in Donegal Presbytery, and " points of difficulty," says Webster, " continually arose." Toward the latter DAUPHIN COUNTY. 261 days of his ministry Mr. Roan missionated frequently on the south branch of the Poto- mac. He lies interred in Derry church graveyard. On his tombstone is this in- scription : Beneath this stone are deposited the Remains of an able, faithful courageous & successful minister of Jesus Christ The Rev'd John Roan Pastor of Paxton, Derry & Mount Joy Congrega- tions from the year 174-5 till Oct. 3, 1775 when he exchanged a Militant for a triumphant Life in the 59 year of his Age. The Rev. John Roan married, August 21, 1750, Mrs. Anne (Cochran) Leckey, born March 25, 1724; died April 22, 1788, in Chester county, Pa.; daughter of James Cochran and Anne Rowan. Sanckey, Rev. Richard, a native of the north of Ireland, was born about 1712. He studied theology at Glasgow under Principal Stirling, and came to America in the sum- mer of 1735. He was taken on trial by Donegal Presbytery the 7th of October same year, licensed October 13, 1736, and sent to the church on Manada creek. This congre- gation is first mentioned in October, 1735, Lazarus Stewart appearing to supplicate in its behalf the next year. The Rev. William Bertram, of Derry, moderated the call which was brought to the Presbytery for Mr. Sanckey by John Cunningham and Robert Green, June 22, 1737. From that time on- ward the congregation is styled Hanover. Mr. Sanckey accepted August 31, 1737, but it appearing that his trial sermon was tran- scribed out of books to give a false idea of his ministerial powers, and contained most dangerous errors, the Presbytery rebuked him and delayed his ordination. The Rev. George Gillespie remonstrated with the Synod not to countenance such levity es- pecially as Mr. Sanckey had sent the notes to Henry Hunter, <; who had preached them to his own overthrow." Hunter had passed himself off as an ordained minister of the New Light Presbytery of Antrim in the bounds of Lewes Presbytery, and the Synod finding his credentials of license genuine, but that he had not been ordained, that he had been guilty of prevarication, and also that money had been given him to go to the Bishop of London for orders, resolved, nem. con., not to countenance him, especially as there was " ground to suspect his principles," until he had gone through the ordinary course of trials in some of their Presbyteries. He acquiesed ; and coming before Newcastle Presbytery with notes stolen from heretical divines, he was rejected. The Synod blamed the Presbytery of Donegal for not taking notice in their minutes of Rev. Sanckey's plagiarism, or censuring him on that ac- count, but as he had been sharply rebuked, and his ordination delayed a considerable time, they declined to lay any other burden on him. He was ordained August 31, 1738. For a period of twenty-one years Mr. Sanckey continued in the pastoral care of Hanover church. On June 6, 1758, having received a call to the congregation of Buffalo, in Virginia, and designing to remove there, he applied for and received his credentials from the Presbytery. Accompanied by many of the Hanover people, he removed in 1760, where he joined the Hanover Presbytery, and served his congregation faithfully and well. He presided at the opening of the Synod of Virginia in 1785; lived to a good old age, respected by his people and his brethren in the ministry. We have en- deavored to secure additional information in regard to him, date of his death, etc., but have failed. Lochman, Rev. John George, D. D., son of Nicholas and Maria (Schneider) Lochman. was born at Philadelphia, Pa., December 2, 1773. After proper preparation be entered the University of Pennsylvania, at which he graduated, and from which institution lie subsequently received the doctorate. He studied theology under the direction of the celebrated Dr. Helmuth, a graduate of the University of Halle, and for many years professor of German and Oriental languages in the University of Pennsylvania. He was licensed to preach in 1704, and soon after ac- cepted a call to Lebanon, where he remained twenty-one years. In 1815 he was elected pastor of the United Evangelical Lutheran churches at Harrisburs;. Middletown and Shupp's, where he labored with great fidelity and the most satisfactory results. In 1817 he was president of the German Lutheran Synod of the United States. Dr. Lochman's useful life terminated at Harrisburg, July 10, 1825. The congregations, in their appre- ciation of his services erected a handsome monument over his remains, which are in- terred on the southeast side of the church. 262 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA His wife, Sjusan Hoffman, died June 27, 1830, and is buried by his side. Their son, the Rev. Augustus Lochman, D. D., who succeeded his father at Harrisburg, is now a venerable minister at York. Dr. Lochman was an able and popular preacher, was held in high estimation by the church, and exer- cised an unbounded influence. He was the- author of ''The History, Doctrine and Disci- pline of the Evangelical Lutheran Church," published in 1817, and several other works. Their children were: Rev. Dr. Augustus H., William H, Louisa, who married Rev. Roth- rauff, Susan, Camilla B., who married Will- iam Keller, Emma, who married John Heis, of Illinois, and Annie, who married Fred- erick V. Beisel. the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Mitchell mar- ried a daughter of Dr. Benjamin J. Wiest- ling, of Middletown, Pa. Mitchell, Andrew Dinsmore, was born in York county, Pa., February 2, 1824. He graduated at Jefferson College in 1841, and afterwards spent some time in teaching. In 1844 he matriculated at Princeton Theolog- ical Seminary, where he prepared for the ministry. He came under the care of the Carlisle Presbytery in 1849 as a licentiate from the Donegal Presbytery, and at the same time calls were placed at his hands from the united charges of Paxtang and Derry. These he accepted, and in 1850 was ordained and installed pastor of that people, whom he acceptabty served until 1874, when at his own request the pastoral relation was dissolved. Subsequently he declined certain positions that were offered him, but in 1876 he accepted the appointment of chaplain in the United States army by his friend, Hon. J. D. Cameron, then Secretary of War. He spent five years at the military prison of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and was transferred in the fall of 1881 to Fort Grant, Ari., where he died on the 26th of March, 1882, aged fifty-eight years. Mr. Mitchell had also been the very acceptable stated clerk of the Carlisle Presbytery from 1857 to the year of his appointment as chaplain, 1876, when lie resigned and received the special commenda- tion of the Presbytery for his faithful ser- vices. He had been repeatedly sent as a commissioner to the General Assembly, and in 1868 he was elected moderator of the Bal- timore Synod, when the Carlisle Presbytery formed. a part of that body. He was very decided in his convictions, yet tolerant of the opinions of others and was a warm friend of the union between the two branches of DeWitt, William Radcliff, the son of John DeWitt and Katharine Van Vliet. was born at Paulding's Manor, Dutchess county, N. Y., on the 25th of February, 1792. His ancestors were among the first immigrants from Holland to New Nethelands, in 1623. His early years were spent in commercial pursuits, but about 1810 he turned his atten- tion to the sacred ministry. He studied with Dr. Alexander Proudfit, of Salem, N.Y., and entered Washington Academy. The war of 1812 interrupting his studies, he volunteered in the regiment of Colonel Rice, and was in service at Lake Champlain at the time of McDonough's victory, September 11, 1814. After the close of the war, in 1815, he entered Nassau Hall, Princeton, as a sophomore, but subsequently entered the senior class of Union College, Schenectady, where he grad- uated with distinction, completing histheolog- ical studies under Rev. Dr. John M. Mason, of New York. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of New York April 23, 1818. In the fall of that year he came to Harris- burg by invitation, and was called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian church October 5, 1818. He was received by the Presbytery of Carlisle April 13, 1819, but not ordained until the 26th of October, that year. Dr. De- Witt received the degree of A. M. in course from Union College, and in 1838 the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania conferred on him the title of Doctor of Divinity. From 1854 to 1860 he held the office of State libi'arian, appointed by Governors Bigler and Pollock. In 1854 felt the necessity of taking a colleague, Rev. T. H. Robinson, D. D.. He died at Har- risburg, December 23, 1867, in his seventy- sixth year. Dr. DeWitt was twice married, his first wife being Julia Woodhull, dauhgter of Rev. Nathan Woodhull, of Newton, L. I. His second wife was Mary Elizabeth Wal- lace, daughter of William Wallace, of Har- risburg, who survived her husband. During a ministry of nearly fifty years in Harris- burg, Dr. DeWitt enjoyed the confidence of all his ministerial brethren. In the com- munity he was greatly appreciated and re- spected by all classes. As a theologian he had few equals in the ministr} 7 , and although firm and decided in his views, he was liberal and catholic in spirit. His published writ- ings were limited to twelve or thirteen pam- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 263 phlets, the most popular of which was a small volume entitled " Her Price above Rubies." He preached many powerful dis- courses, a volume of which should certainly be preserved in permanent form. three. Over his remains, in the Harrisburg cemetery, the denomination have erected a handsome monument. Winebrenner, Rev. John, was born in Frederick county, Md., March 24, 1797. He was partly educated at the Glades school in Frederick, and partly at Dickinson College, Carlisle. He studied for the ministry under the Rev. Mr. Helfenstein, in Philadelphia, and was ordained by the Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church in September, 1820, at Hagerstown. That year he was called to the Salem church at Harrisburg, at the same time ministering to Shoop's, Wenrick's and the Freiden's churches in the neighbor- hood. It was during his pastorate that the present church edifice, Third and Chestnut streets, was erected. Mr. Winebrenner min- istered here from October 22, 1820, to March 23, 1823, when, owing to his religious views on revivals, Sunday-schools, anti-slavery and the temperance movement, with the allow- ing of non-ordained persons to preach in his pulpit, becoming obnoxious to his congrega- tion, a separation took place. In a number of pamphlets he issued Mr. Winebrenner vigorously defended his principles from the attacks made right and left by his oppo- nents; and he did not cease therefore "to preach the word." Subsequently his ener- gies were devoted to the establishment of a new denomination, called by him the Church of God, but known in early years as Winebrennarians. He met with remarkable success, and although but fifty years have passed since the Rev. John Winebrenner promulgated the doctrines of baptism by immersion and the washing of feet, the min- isters of that church number probably five hundred, and the membership well on to sixty thousand. Mr. Winebrenner was the author of a number of religious and contro- versial works, those on "Regeneration," "Brief Views of the Church of God," and a volume of "Practical and Doctrinal Ser- mons" being the more important. He edited for several years the Gospel Publisher, now the Church Advocate. In the early years of his ministry he was an uncompromising opponent of human slavery. The Rev. Mr. Winebrenner died at Harrisburg, on the 12th of September, 1860, at the age of sixty- Ross, Joseph, was born July 14, 1798, at Elizabethtown, Pa.; died January 26, 1863, at Middletown, Pa. At a proper age he went to Harrisburg, Pa., to learn the mer- cantile business. Afterwards he engaged in said occupation in that place, and then moved to Middletown, where he continued keeping store till near the close of his life. In the year 1824 he became acquainted with Rev. John Winebrenner, who visited Mid- dletown to preach the gospel, and under him became converted. At the first oppor- tunity he identified himself with the Church of God, being one of the original members of that denomination in Middletown, where he continued to be among its most active workers until his death. His name appears as a ruling elder in the journal of the Fourth Annual Eldership, held at Middletown, De- cember 25, 1833. He was licensed to preach at the Seventh Annual Eldership which convened at Churchtown, Cumberland county, November 5, 1836. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of publication and treasurer of the General Eldership as well as treasurer of the East Pennsylvania Eldership. He traveled and labored in the ministry, at protracted and other meetings, " without money and with- out price," and was an eminently successful revival preacher. His liberality and benev- olence were all well known at home, and in all the churches. His warmth of heart and affection made him beloved by all his ac- quaintances. He was a strict disciplinarian, and a great lover of order. Besides, he car- ried his religion into his business, being scrupulously truthful and honest in all his dealings, loving justice and hating sin in every form. He was devotedly attached to the doctrines of the Church of God, fearlessly defended them, and worked actively to estab- lish them. Mr. Ross married, in 1822. Cath- arine Kunkel, daughter of Christian Kun- kel,of Harrisburg. She was born December 22, 1803, and died in 1896 in the ninety- third year of her age. Keller, Rev. Emanuel, son of Peter and Catherine (Schaeffer) Keller, was born Sep- tember 30, 1801, at Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in thecommon schoolsand academy 264 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of the borough, and pursued his classical studies under the direction of his uncle, the Rev. Benjamin Keller. He subsequently entered Dickinson College, where he re- mained two years, when he began the study of theology with the Rev. Dr. Loch man, of Harrisburg. In 1826 he was licensed by the Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania, and the same year began his ministerial labors at Manchester, Md. Thence he removed to Mechanicsburg, Pa., where he continued in the pastorate until a short period before his death, his enfeebled health obliging him to resign his charge. He died at Mechanics- burg, April 11, 1837, in the sixty-sixth year of his age, and is buried in Trindle Spring graveyard. The Rev. Mr. Keller married, April 14, 1825, Sabine Seltzer, of Harrisburg, and they have five children. Hay, Charles A.— The following sketch of Charles A. Hay, D. D., father of John W., was prepared by Prof. E. S. Breidenbaugh, Sc. D., and is taken from the Lutheran Ob- server of July 14, 1893 : " Charles Augustus Hay was born at York, Pa., February 11, 1821. He died suddenly from heart disease, at his home, Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, June 26, 1893. He at- tended the schools of his native town, and was also directed in his studies by his uncle, Dr. J. G. Morris, so that he entered the sophomore class of Pennsylvania College, graduating in 1839. He pursued his theo- logical studies at Gettysburg, and at Berlin and Halle in Germany. These years spent in Germany were peculiarly rich in benefits and in memories to Dr. Hay. He enjoyed close intimacy with Prof. Tholuck and with his fellow-pupil, afterwards Prof. Lincoln of Brown University, who has spoken to me of the manner in which his fellow-students were attracted to Mr. Hay by reason of his scholarship, his modest bearing, and amiable disposition. Dr. Hay was licensed in 1843, and was for the greater portion of the following fifty years connected with the East Pennsylvania Synod, thus covering almost its whole history, and was one of the most influential members of the Synod. The first pastorate of Dr. Hay was Middle- town, Pa., in 1844, whence, the same year, be was called to the combined professorships of German in Pennsylvania College and in the Theological Seminary, continuing till 1848, when he served the congregation at Hanover, Pa., for one year, being now called to the charge of Zion church, Harrisburg, continuing to serve these people till 1865, when he was again called to the institutions at Gettysburg, to the Theological Seminary as professor of Hebrew and Old Testament theology, pastoral theology, and German language and literature. During the re- cent commencement he had tendered his resignation, to take effect at the end of the current year. During that period (1866- 1892) he served as pastor of Christ (College) church, Gettysburg, in connection with his professional duties. We knew Dr. Hay thus as pastor, teacher and also as author, curator of Historical So- ciety, laborer in general church work, and as citizen, but above all else as a man. In a few words I will imperfectly but truthfully refer to each. As pastor, he rounded the half century of labor ; for while over half the time from licensure in 1843 he was in professional positions, during the much larger portion of this period he was at the same time pastor of a congregation. If one requires any testi- mony to the character of the service of Dr. • Hay as pastor, let inquiries be made of the people of Harrisburg or of Gettysburg — not of Lutherans alone but of the whole commu- nity, of the church attendance and of the members of the Sunday-school. He fulfilled the injunctions of Paul, he was " gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing them that oppose," "a wo.rkman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly di- vining the word of truth ;" and he obeyed the word of the Lord to Paul, " Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace." The result in the congregations was souls saved, growth in Christian graces, and vigorous religious life, and on the death of the pastor tears that expressed but faintly the sense of a frieud, a counselor, a helper, a messenger from God. As professor, he possessed three great qualifications: he knew his subjects, he was deeply interested in his work, he was ready at all times to give assistance to the in- quirer. Speaking from personal knowledge, he quickened the interest of the student and led him to further research. Many genera- tions of students will bear testimony to the value of his service in the theological sem- inary, and the fruit of his teachings will never be lost in the church. As author, Dr. Hay has made contribu- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 265 tions to reviews on Old Testament exegesis, on codices of the Scriptures, and on histori- cal and biographical topics, besides reviews. He has also prepared several biographical volumes, and has translated from German several important volumes and review arti- cles. As an author his style was clear and definite and his discussion thorough. His translations are highly commended for clear and accurate expression of the thoughts of the original. His last translation is Luther's Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount. With Dr. H. E. Jacobs he translated and edited Schmid's Dogmatik. In general church work Dr. Hay was always active and influential. In his dis- trict Synod, and in the General Synod, of which he was frequently a member, secre- tary in 1853, and president in 1881, he was a prominent figure, and helped quietly but decidedly to place the General S}*nod in its very excellent doctrinal position. He was for a number of years the chairman of the beneficiary education committee of the East Pennsylvania Synod, and a member of the executive committee of the Parent Educa- tion Society. The young men receiving aid know how he was interested in their welfare and sought the prompt payment of their money, while at the same time guarding the church against unworthy recipients of aid. Dr. Ha}' was an efficient trustee of Pennsyl- vania College from 1852, and served as sec- retary of the board 1867-80. In many other connections he was actively employed in the benefit of his greatly beloved Lu- theran Church. In work outside of the Lutheran Church, he was always ready to co-operate with other Christian people in any good cause. In local church and benevolent work, his assist- ance was eagerly sought and promptly given. He was from 1870 the president of the Penn- sylvania Bible Society, and for many years president, first, of the Harrisburg Bible So- ciety and subsequently of the Bible Society of the Theological Seminary and Pennsyl- vania College. Special attention is called to his very valu- able, his inestimably valuable service to the Lutheran Church as curator of the library of the Historical Society of the Lutheran Church. In 1SG9 he was elected to this position, and with his co-laborer, Dr. J. G. Morris, president of the society, he has col- lected and arranged in an accessible shape a great mass of manuscript and printed documents concerning general and local church history. This collection has excited the admiration and surprise of many who had, before consulting this collection, searched in vain for important historical data. If valuable now, time will only in a rapid ratio increase the value of this work. As a citizen, Dr. Hay was known as a con- scientious, earnest supporter of all measures which were calculated to advance the wel- fare of the individual and of the community. He was interested in the work of our public school system, and served as a member of the school board of the city of Harrisburg. This known interest led Governor Hoyt to offer him the position of State superintendent of public schools. Dr. Hay was an earnest advocate of the cause of the" poor, and of all who were op- pressed or needy ; his was a broad and wise philanthropy, which while seeking large results, labored for the individual and re- membered that units makeup the aggregate. The Civil war called out all the Christian patriotism of Dr. Hay. By voice and pen and example he showed himself theadvocate of the Union and the friend of the soldier. Many examples occur to the writer, but space forbid their recital — how he had his congregation to help fortify Harrisbui'g in 1863, at Fort Washington; how he was im- prisoned by General Wool for criticising the General's leniency to rebel sympathizers: how he cared for the soldiers at Camp Curtin, and carried relief and comfort to the hospitals. Thus Dr. Hay has left behind him many memorials, as pastor, reformer, author, la- borer in the church, curator, citizen, friend : but the greatest memorial is that of his per- sonal life, a legacy begond all others to his children and to those privileged to call him friend. He was pure in thought, guileless in conduct, affectionate in manner, constant in advocacy of truth, wise in counsel, helpful to the stricken, by his very presence a dis- courager of vice, earnest and faithful in labor — a preacher who came with God's message to man, a pastor who was careful of the fold, a friend who sought the Christian advance- ment of his friends. We will miss him from the pulpit, from the altar, from the Sunday-school, from the sick room, from the social gathering, from the personal inter- course. Multitudes will rise up now and in the hereafter and call him blessed. We will say for him what his modesty would have forbidden him to appropriate for himself: 266 . BIO GRA PHICA L ENGYCL OPEDIA He has fought a good fight, he has finished his course, he has kept the faith ; henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteous- ness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give him. Dr. Hay has left behind him a wife, three sons — Dr. John W., of Harrisburg; Rev. Charles E., of Allentown, Pa.; Rev. E.G., of Red Hook, N. Y. — and two daughters, the wives respectively of Rev. M. L. Heisler, of Harrisburg, and Prof. J. A. Himes, of Gettys- burg." Melick:, Rev. Justus A., was born, of pious Methodist parents, in Light Street, Columbia county, Pa., March 7, 1823, and thus at his death had completed by a few weeks sixty-three years of earthly pilgrim- age. From early childhood he gave evi- dence of a devoutness of spirit in the daily reading of the scriptures and in a fixed pur- pose to lead a pure and upright life. It was not, however, until he was student in the academy at Harford, Pa., possibly in his twentieth year, that he received the assur- ance of his acceptance as a child of God. This so changed the current of his thought that he cheerfully surrendered his cherished plan — to adopt the profession of law — and gave himself to the ministry, to which he felt called of God. After graduation, with honor as valedictorian of his class, he at- tended, for a term of years, the Genessee Wesleyan Seminary, at Lima, N. Y., as pre- parative to his life work. In 1848, with twenty-four other young men he was admitted on trial in the Balti- more conference. In 1850, at Alexandria, Va., he was received into full connection in the conference and ordained a deacon by Bishop Morris, and in 1852 was ordained elder, at Cumberland, Md.,by Bishop James. His first appointment was Bellefonte circuit, as junior preacher, being a colleague of Rev. Thompson Mitchell. His subsequent fields of labor were as follows: 1849, Clearfield ; 1850, Lycoming; 1851, Berwick; 1852-3, Luzerne ; 1854-5, Lock Haven ; 1856-7, Great Island; 1858, Manor Hill; 1859-60, Birmingham; 1861-2, Woodberry ; 1863-4, Williamsburg; 1865-7, Newberry; 1868-9, Bloomsburg; 1870-1, Jersey Shore; 1872-4, Hollidaysburg; 1875-6, St. Paul's, Harris- burg. Here in the second year of his pastor- ate his health began to fail, and at the Wil- liamsport conference in 1877 he became supernumerary, and a year later settled down into the most sorrowful conviction of a Methodist preacher — work done, supernum- erated. The next eight j'ears were spent in Harrisburg, cheered by the loving associa- tions of a bright and happy home, the esteem of the church, the love of his brethren and the confidence of the whole communitj^ do- ing such work as his strength would permit. Rev. Jesse B. Young, his pastor during the last year of his life, in a memoir read at the memorial service held in the Grace church, Harrisburg, reviewed the character and achievements of Rev. Melick, paying an eloquent tribute to his unselfish devotion and loyalty to the cause of Christ. Rev. Melick was twice married. The wife of his early manhood was Miss Emeline E. Patchin, of Clearfield county, Pa., to whom he was united, October 28, 1851, and who shared for eleven years the toils and depri- vations of his early itinerancy. She died in 1862, leaving him with three little children. He was married, secondly, in 1867, to Miss Emily Dunmire, who by her devotion to him in the years of their wedded life, and by her faithful and motherly care of the children, now grown to a beautiful, active Christian manhood and womanhood, has shown her eminent fitness for the delicate and responsible trust. His end was calm and peaceful, and his funeral was held in Grace Methodist Episco- pal church, Harrisburg, March 25, 18S6. A deeply affected and sympathetic congrega- tion filled the spacious edifice, and a large number of ministers of his own and other denominations by their presence expressed their appreciation of his worth and work. Calder, James, son of William and Mar}^ (Kirkwood) Calder, was born February 16, 1826, at Harrisburg, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of the borough, the Harrisburg Academy, Partridge's military institute, and entered Wesle}'an University, Middletown, Conn., in 1845, from which he graduated August 1, 1849. In September following, he joined the Philadelphia con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was stationed in Lancaster county, where he remained until 1851, when he was ap- pointed missionary to China, sailing from New York in the spring of that year. He reached Foo-Chow, his missionary station, in July following. He remained at this point until the year 1854, when having changed his views on church polity, he DAUPHIN COUNTY. 267 withdrew from the denomination, and re- turned to the United States. Soon after he became pastor of the Bethel church, Harris- burg, until the year 1S59, and in the mean- time editor of the Church Advocate, the organ of the Church of God. In 1857, while serv- ing in this pastorate, he took charge of the Shippensburg Collegiate Institute, contin- uing there one year, until owing to the death of his wife, he returned to Harrisburg. In 1862 the larger part of the congregation here, with their pastor, connected them- selves with the Free Will Baptists denom- ination, and erected a new church building on State and Fourth streets. The Rev. Mr. Calder ministered to that congregation until 1S69, when he was elected president of Hillsdale College, Michigan, a Free Will Baptist institution. He continued at the head of that institution two j'ears; when, in 1871, the presidency of the Pennsylvania State College having become vacant by the death of Dr. Burrowes, Mr. Calder was in- vited to succeed him. He accepted the po- sition, returned to Pennsylvania, and until June, 18S0, remained in charge of that in- stitution. He then resigned and came to Harrisburg, where he remained until his death, which occurred November 22, 1893. From 1890 to 1893 he filled the position of lecturer of the State Grange of Pennsyl- vania, and at the same time assistant editor of the Farmers' Friend, published in the interest of the State Grange. Hillsdale Col- lege, in 1866, conferred upon Mr. Calder the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Calder married first, in 1850, Ellen C, daughter of the Rev. John Winebrenuer, who died in 1858. His second wife was Mrs. Eliza D. Murphy, daughter of the late Nich- olas Reamshart, of Harrisburg, who still survives. To the first union were born four children : Frank R., Harrisburg; James K., Hagers- town, Md.; Charles M., died August IS, 1S80 ; A. Russell, Steelton, Pa. To the second union were born four chil- dren : William Carey, missionary in Burma ; Mary E., wife of Prof. John W. Heston; Everett, Washington: Howard L., Harris- burg; Wallace R., Harrisburg. Ohio, in 1846, having prepared in the pre- paratory department of the same institution, and graduated in 1850, pursuing the full course. During his college vacations he taught in public and select schools, and, for a year or more after his graduation, he was principal of the academy at Ashtabula, Ohio, and, for six months, principal of the Normal School at Farmington, in that State. He entered the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa., in 1851, graduating in April, 1S54. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Ohio, June 13, 1854, and, in July following, was called to the colleague pastorate of what is now known as the Market Square Presbyterian church, at Har- risburg, Pa., as an associate with the Rev. William R. DeWitt, D. D. He began his ministration in October, 1854, and was ordained and installed on the 21st of Jan- uar}', 1855, by the Presbystery of Harris- burg. After the withdrawal of the Rev. Dr. DeWitt, in 1864, and his decease, in 1867, he continued in sole charge of the church until his resignation, in 1884. He was moderator of the Synod of Pennsvlvania (N. S.), in 1861 ; stated clerk of the" Synod of Harrisburg, 1870-82, and stated clerk of the Synod of Pennsylvania, 1882-1883, when he resigned, and also his thirty years' pastorate of • the Market Square church, Harrisburg, to accept the professorship of sacred rhetoric, church government, and pastoral theology, in the Western Theological Seminary, at Alleghen}', into which office he was inducted April 16, 1884. He was a director of the seminary from 1874 to 1884, and was a trustee of Princeton College from 1S75 to 1885. Resides in Allegheny City. Rev. Dr. Robinson married, in 1856, Mary Wolf Buehler, daughter of Henry Buehler and Anna Margaretta, only daughter of Governor Wolf, of Pennsvlvania. Robinsox, Thomas Hastings, son of Will- iam Andrew Robinson and his w T ife Nancy Cochran, was born January 30, 1S28, in North-East township. Erie county, Pa. He entered Oberlin College, Lorain county, Woeley, Rev. Daniel, A. M., was born in Harrisburg, Pa., Februarv 28, 1S29, and died Sunday, April 29, 1SSS, at Canton. Stark county, Ohio. He was descended from Francis Worley, an intelligent English land surveyor, who in 1722 was one of the three persons sent across the Susquehanna by Sir William Keith, deputy governor of the province, to survey Springettsbury Manor. He first settled in Lancaster county, at the mouth of the Conestoga, subsequently disposing of this land, and purchased 750 acres one mile northwest of York. His wife 268 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was Ruth Collins, a Quakeress of Chester county, and although he was a member of the Episcopal Church, he adopted her faith. His sons were Nathan, James, Jacob, Francis, Daniel and George. Daniel's son, Thomas, resided man}' years in Harrisburg, where he died. x Of his children, the subject of this sketch was the eldest. Daniel Worley received his early education in the public schools and academy in Harrisburg. En- tering Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, he completed a classical course, graduating in 1850. Having the ministry in view, he repaired to Capitol University, Columbus, Ohio, where he began the study of theology. While doing so he accepted and filled the position of auditor two years, when he was prevailed upon to accept the position of pro- fessor of mathematics and natural sciences, which chair he occupied eleven years. In 1852, having completed his theological studies, he was licensed, and in 1855 ordained a minister of the Lutheran Church. In 1863 Mr. Worley resigned his professorship and took charge of an academy in Greensburg, Pa. The following year he was elected superintendent of the Canton, Ohio, public schools, and since that period has resided in Canton. In June, 1876, he retired from the superintendency and opened a private acad- emy in that city. In 1877 he represented Stark county in the Ohio- Legislature, dur- ing which term he was chairman of the com- mittee of public schools and on the codifica- tion of school laws. He was recognized in that legislative body as a strong advocate of measures for the education of the masses and for the development of the resources of his adopted State. He filled quite a number of local offices, was a justice of the peace, mem- ber of council, school board and board of water works trustees. At the time of his death he held the office of deputy auditor for Stark county and president of the Canton council. During Mr. Worley's residence in Columbus of nineyearshe edited theLutheran Standard, the organ of the Synod of the Lutheran Church. In his early life he fre- quently filled pulpits in various parts of the country, but several years since retired from all active ministerial work. Mr. Worley married, in 1852, Henrietta Smith, daughter of Professor William Smith, president of Capitol University and clergyman, of the Lutheran Church. His widow and one son survive him. It is proper that in giving the preceding record of one who has ceased from his life- work, that some reference be made of the characteristics of the very excellent Christian gentleman, who was a native of our city, and whose entire life reflected honor upon it. The writer recollects him well as a scholar in the old log church on Third street, below Chestnut, and of his prominence in all branches then taught in the then boys' high school of the South ward. Two of the teachers, who recognized the intellectual acquirements of Daniel Worley, yet live — one, Prof. L. H. Gause, of this city ; the other, Dr.. Samuel Nichols, of Bellows Falls, Ver- mont. He was at the head of all his classes, and so it was at the Pennsylvania College. He was not only a marvel in mathematics, but in other branches of study. Although a fluent speaker, an able debater, an ex- cellent sermonizer, Mr. Worley's forte was in teaching. He was a profound scholar, and shed light upon every subject he undertook to expound. In his adopted State he was greatly esteemed, and few men were more potent for good. As an educator he had few equals, and his influence in this field will be felt in the years to come. His life was a strong and useful one. McGovern, The Right Reverend Thomas, D. D., second bishop of Harris- burg, was born in the parish of Swanlibar, county Cavan, Ireland, A. D. 1832. His parents emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1833, and his father became a partner with his brother, John McGovern, of Lancaster, Pa., who came to America in 1813, served in the war against Great Britain, and after its con- clusion was engaged in contracting on canals and railroads. After the suspension of such improvements, consequent upon the collapse of the United States Bank, Edward McGov- ern purchased a large tract of land in Albany township, Bradford county, Pa., and moved his family there in the fall of 1842. Cease- less toil, constant privations, and the hospi- tality of a howling wilderness were then some of the attractions of a pioneer life. He had some money saved from his ventures in contracting, but money is not bread, where there is no supply, and in the first stage of existence in the forest is of as little use as it would have been to Adam and Eve when they left the garden of Eden. A house of round logs and four acres of cleared land were the home and the hope of the new settlers. The balance of the land Vt' DAUPHIN COUNTY. 271 was the domain of deer, bears, panthers and wolves. The maternal genius of the native forest extends with royal magnificence un- stinted hospitality to its sovereign , but, if he wishes to levy contributions on his subject, he must subdue the turbulent members of his empire. Every member of the family was from necessity a toiler. Little do the young of this generation realize the hardships of pio- neer life, even in their native county ; and the prosperous of this day hardly ever ac- knowledge the deep debt of gratitude they owe to such heroic and unheralded man- hood. The family consisted of John, Patrick, Bridget, Thomas, Bernard, Francis and Annie, five of whom still survive, Bridget and Francis having passed away, the latter in childhood. John and Patrick received a primary education in an academy in Leb- anon, Pa., Patrick subsequently spending a few terms in an academy at Catawissa, Colum- bia county, Pa. Bridget was educated in a convent school, at Pottsville, Pa. These facts are given in order to explain how the younger members of the family had anv means of learning the most rudimentary principles of education in the wild woods. In the long winter evenings, when the mon- arch pines were bending and moaning in the storm, and the wood-chopper's day of toil was over, the little school gathered around the open hearth, as large as a lime-kiln, and in the light of the big log fire, peered into learning's shallow fountains, spelling, read- ing, reciting, writing and figuring, till droop- ing eyelids told that school was out. Then followed night prayers, and the beads were told, the father leading and the whole family responding, then all went to rest, to renew their strength for the toils of the coming day. The education thus acquired was necessarily limited. Yet the love they bore to learning was not diminished. The system was prim- itive, and made the work the more laborious. Books were few and in consequence more thoroughly mastered. The parents did not occupy professor's chairs but the}' were the perfects of discipline, and the motive powers of the little university. As time rolled on, the professional schoolmaster appeared upon the stage. His confidence in himself and assurance in his qualifications where none were able to question his claim to superiority, were usualty of no mean proportions. Look- ing back from this day, there was nothing small about him except his salary and learn- ing. His descriptions of the large towns he had seen, the great academies in which he had studied, and the wonders of science that were taught therein were listened to with astonishment. He was paid bj r subscription, and boarded around among the subscribers. This arrangement was regarded as an honor by the parents, and a pleasure by the scholars. It secured for the latter special favors during that week from the teacher, and the love their parents bore the learned one secured for them during that time a more elaborate bill of fare than usual. The school term rarely lasted more than three months in the year. In this primitive state of societ}', there were no amusements or distractions imported ready made from without. Other diversions of a more useful character, such as singing schools, debating societies, spelling schools, etc., took their place. Thomas McGovern was not as quick and bright in his studies as his brothers and sisters. He developed veiy slowly. This may have been owing to the defective sys- tem, which then consisted too much in dry rules and formularies. He looked upon these as exceedingly arbitrary, and would not sub- mit to them without restraint till he saw the reasons why they claimed his submission. He was not, however, skeptical in the com- mon sense of the term ; on the contrary, he had a great veneration and confidence in men who were able to write books. He was particularly fond of physics, popularly called natural philosophy ; and the problems in the department thereof denominated me- chanics afforded an extensive field for the exercise of a mind like his, which was naturally rigid and logical rather than dis- cursive and imaginative in its conclusions. He was passionately fond of machinery, and any hours he could steal from other em- ployments were devoted to this pleasant and favorite study. He was never regarded as a speedy messenger to go to the mill for grist, for the pleasure he enjoyed in examin- ing the machinery was sure to extend his stay long beyond the appointed time for his return. Theoretical knowledge will not long re- main at rest within the lines of its own pro- vince, but frets and chafes for freedom of action in the domain of practical life. This was particularly true in his case. He quickly learned to use the tools of (he artisan, and his success in repairing, making and invent- 272 BIO GRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ing such instruments as were needed in that primitive state of society soon acquired for him the title of a genius. When enough of the forest was cleared away to make a farm, and a house and other buildings erected to constitute a home, he was sent to St. Joseph's College, Susquehanna county, Pa., where he pursued his studies for two years. In Sep- tember, 1855, he went to Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., and after con- tinuing his studies there for four years, grad- uated at the commencement of 1859 with the degree of B. A. Among his classmates were young men of a high order of talent, particularly M. A. Corrigan, the present Most Rev. Archbishop of New York. In 1861, Thomas McGovern received the degree of A. M. He made a portion of his theological studies at Mt. St. Mary's Semi- nary, after he had graduated from the col- lege. His first rector then in the seminary is now the Most Rev. William Henry Elder, D. D., Archbishop of Cincinnati, a man of holy life, and a model of saintly virtues. Bishop McGovern always regarded Mt. St. Mary's as his alma mater, not onty because she honored him with her collegiate diplomas, but because she also called him to import- ant offices of trust during his sojourn in the college. " The Old Mountain," as the col- lege is familiarly called by the students, re- sides in the sanctuary of his dearest recol- lections. He concluded his theological course in the seminary of St. Charles Bor- romeo, Eighteenth and Race streets, Phila- delphia, since removed to the large and im- posing buildings at Overbrook Station. He was ordained priest December 27, 1861, by the Rt. Rev. James F. Wood, D. D., afterwards Archbishop of Philadelphia. He was assigned to the charge of Pottstown and Douglas ville after his ordination, and was subsequentl}' called as assistant in St. Michael's church, Second and Master streets, Philadelphia, and later to St. Philip's church, Second and Queen streets, in the same city. In June, 1864, Father McGovern was sent to Bellefonte, Centre county, Pa., to at- tend the station attached to it. His mission embraced Centre, Juniata and Mifflin coun- ties. He labored in this mission for six years; built a new church in Bellefonte, or- ganized sodalities, beneficial and temperance societies to arouse the zeal and fervor of Catholic piety. In 186S the Diocese of Harrisburg was organized by the Holy See, and on July 12, the Rt. Rev. F. Shana- han, D. D., was consecrated its first bishop. The Rev. Thomas McGovern's spiritual al- legiance was made to him. He remained in Bellefonte until December, 1870, when he was appointed to St. Patrick's church, at York, York county, Pa. Here his energy and zeal again found a large field of labor. In July, 1873, he was transferred to Dan- ville, Montour county, Pa. This had been a large and flourishing parish while iron rails carried the commerce of the country. He at once set to work to make improve- ments such as the growing demands of re- ligion required, but the financial crisis of that year frustrated many of his fondest hopes. Yet he struggled faithfully during the long years of depression in that town, and if he did not accomplish all his soul craved, he left after him monuments that will make his memory enduring. To recre- ate his body and mind, he made a very ex- tensive tour through Europe, Africa and Asia, in 1881-2. He traveled over twenty- three thousand miles, made the tour of Pal- estine and Syria on horseback, and lodged under tents for thirty-eight nights. Rt. Rev. J. F. Shanahan, D. D., passed away September 24, 1886. Rev. Thomas McGovern was appointed his successor by Pope Leo XIII., January 15, 1888, and he was consecrated in the pro-cathedral, in Harrisburg, March 11, 1888, by the Rt. Rev. William O'Hara, D. D., of Scranton, Pa., as- sisted by Rt. Rev. Richard Gilmour, D. D., of Cleveland, Ohio, and Rt. Rev. John A. Watterson, of Columbus, Ohio. Other emi- nent prelates and clergymen also honored the occasion by their presence. Bishop Mc- Govern is a gentleman of wide and generous impulses. In religion he aims to be chari- table, like his Divine Master. He is a Cath- olic from deep convictions, and holds him- self in honor bound to defend them. The following character is given him by D. H. Brower, Esq., in his history of Danville : "Rev. Thomas McGovern is a man of marked ability, energy and executive power. As a controversialist he is a dangerous op- ponent, and seems to be armed at every point to battle for the church and defend the faith he professes. Yet he is liberal and generous, courteous and pleasant to all, and holds an honorable place in the community at large." During the year 1895 he made a visit to the Holy See, at Rome, and on his return to Harrisburg, was accorded a hearty reception DAUPHIN COUNTY. 273 by his parishioners, which showed their love aud respect for their bishop and the high esteem in which he was held by them. Sangree, Rev. Milton H., pastor of Fourth Reformed church, Harrisburg, Pa., parsonage 1508 Market street, was born in Washington county, Md., November 7, 1832, son of Abraham B. and Margaret (Tritle) Sangree. His grandparents on both sides came from Switzerland, and are supposed to have been descendants of French Protestant refu- gees. His grandfather, Michael Sangree, was married about 1790, in York county, Pa,, to Miss Elizabeth Burkholder; they had nine children: Jacob, John, Christian, Abraham B., Joseph, Benjamin, Esther, Jane and Elizabeth. Abraham B. Sangree, father of Rev. M. H. Sangree, was born in York county, Pa., February 15, 1799. He was a miller, and continued in this occupation during the greater part of his life; but a few years before his death he bought a farm in Huntingdon county, Pa,, which is still called the " Sangree Farm," and which he culti- vated until his death, March 16, 1868. He was married in 1830, at Smithburg, Md., to Maria Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Huyett) Tritle, who was born in Washington county, Md., November 15, 1808. Their children were: Rev. Milton H., Arietta, wife of William Smith, a veteran soldier, deceased, Amanda J., Melinda, wife of Dr. William H. Aller, of New York, deceased, Luther, enlisted in company C, Fifty-third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, De- cember 13, 1862. The life of the father was shortened by grief for the death of this son. He died March 16, 1868, aged seventy years. He was an elder in the Reformed church at McConnellstown, Pa. Milton H. Sangree attended the public schools of Huntingdon county, from which he entered Tuscarora Academy for a short time. He then became a teacher in the public schools of Huntingdon county, and continued in this service through eleven years, during which time he also traveled as far west as Topeka, Kan., and resided in Missouri for a short time. After his return from the West, Mr. Sangree enlisted, in Feb- ruary, 1865, in company K, Seventy-eighth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was promoted to be second lieutenant and served in Tennessee, and was discharged in Sep- tember, 1865. He did not take part in any battle, but was detailed for post duty at Nashville, Tenn. He was afterwards superintendent of oil interests in Venango county, Pa., for two years. Esteeming it a duty and a privilege to become a min- ister of the gospel, Mr. Sangree pursued a thorough course of study in the Theological Seminary at Mercersburg for three years. This course was completed in 1871, when he was ordained to the office of the holy min- istry. He was financial agent of Mercer College one year and was then called to be pastor of the Reformed church at Bloody Run, now Everett, Pa., which was a mis- sionary field of large extent; here he re- mained for seven years, and accomplished valuable results in gathering the people and organizing the work. His next charge was the Water Street church, Pluntingdon, Pa. It was undertaken in 1879, held successfully for almost five years, and relinquished for that of Arendtville, Adams county, Pa„ in 1884. In 1889 Rev. Mr. Sangree came to Steelton, Dauphin county, where he found a wide and important field for mission work, and where he was successful in building up a large and flourishing congregation and erecting a beautiful church. After four and a-half years of service there he was sent by the board of home missions of the Reformed Church to East Harrisburg, to establish the Fourth Reformed church, of Harrisburg, which is his present charge. In all places where he has labored Mr. Sangree has been devoted, painstaking and successful. Mr. Sangree was married, October 6, 1856, at Three Springs, Huntingdon county, Pa., to Miss Jane E., daughter of George and Re- becca (Hubbell) Hudson. Their children are: Rev. Henry H., pastor of the Reformed church at Steelton, married Miss Helen Ploke, of Hanover, Pa.; Francis N., wife of Dr. Elmer C. Fahrney ; Ernest B., M. D., late of Philadelphia, well known as a phy- sician and scientist, having been pathologist in the Philadelphia hospital, assistant pro- fessor of pathology in the Medico-Chirurgical College, adjunct professor of pathology in the Philadelphia Polyclinic, and member of the Academy of Natural Sciences: was elected in the spring of 1896 to the chair of pa- thology and bacteriology in the Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., by unanimous vote of the board of trustees : Margaret T. resides at home, is a teacher of music ; Thomas C, also a physician, now in practice in New York, and, until recently, surgeon in 274 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the employ of the Red Star line, between New York and Antwerp; Hope M., wife of Walter Kauffman, Steelton, Pa.; Allen L., graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, resides in New York, is on the staff of the New York Sun, and George, living at home. Mrs. Sangree, wife of Rev. M. H. Sangree, was born at Three Springs, Huntingdon county, Pa., in 1833. Her father's ancestors were from England on his father's side, and Ireland on his mother's side. He was a farmer, as well as the owner of a large mill. He was married, in 1823, to Miss Rebecca Hubbell. of the same nativity as himself. He had eight children, of whom five are living. Mr. Hudson died in 1856, aged sixty years ; Mrs. Hudson died in 1881, aged eighty years. Sijionton, Rev. Ashbel Green, youngest son of Dr. William and Martha (Snodgrass) Simonton, was born January 20, 1833. His classical education began in the Harrisburg Academy, under the tuition of Rev. Mahlon Long. After two years' preparatory study he entered the College of New Jersey, from which he graduated in 1852, his scholarship and acquirements being of the first rank. In the autumn of the same year he went to the South with his brother James and took charge of an academy for boys at Stark ville, Miss., where he taught with much success for eighteen months. In July, 1854, he re- turned to Harrisburg and entered upon the study of law. In the spring ot 1855 he decided upon a theological course, and for this purpose prepared himself for entering the theological seminaiy at Princeton, which he did in September of that year. He was licensed to preach by the Carlisle Presbytery, which met at Greencastle on the 14th of April, 1858. He had decided upon a mis- sionary life, and after consultation and appli- cation to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions was ordered to Brazil. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Carlisle, at Harrisburg, April 14, 1859, and on June 19, following, he sailed from Baltimore in the merchant ship " Banshee " for Rio Janeiro. He arrived at the latter place August 12, and at once entered upon his field of labor. In November, 1864, he took the lead in the establishment of the Impresna Evangelica, a semi-monthly newspaper for the dissemi- nation of religious information among the people of Brazil. Educated Brazilians acknowledged their surprise at the elegance and force with which he wrote in their native language and his leading articles in the Impresna were characterized by great ability, clearness and comprehension of the subjects treated. In the spring of 1862 he returned to the United States and married Helen Murdock, daughter of William Mur- dock, of Baltimore, Md., March 19, 1863, and sailed for Brazil May 23, 1863, reaching the harbor of Rio, July 16. His wife died after a short illness, July 28, 1864, which to a missionary in a foreign land was an incal- culable loss. But there was a duty to per- form and he labored zealously for the Master. Toward the close of March, 1865, he made a missionary tour into the Province of Sao Paulo, returning to his post in Rio early in May. The news of Lee's surrender, the suppression of the great Rebellion and the assassination of President Lincoln reached that city in quick succession. When there was no longer any doubt that the last-men- tioned event had occurred, he was requested to preach a sermon to the American residents on the occasion, which was delivered at a special service, May 21, 1865, to the largest assembly of his countrymen ever convened at Rio. Near the close of 1865 the Presby- tery of Rio Janeiro was organized at Sao Paulo, that being the mission station of his brother-in-law, A. L. Blackford. It was soon perceived that his overtaxed energies had begun to give way under the gradual ap- proaches of the disease which forever ended his earthly activities. Unable to continue his labors, he left Rio for the home of his sister, at Sao Paulo, the last week of Novem- ber, 1867, where after a brief illness, he died December 9, following. He was buried on the same day from the little church of Sao Paulo, two Englishmen and two Americans officiat- ing as pall-bearers, addresses being made in Portugese by Rev. Mr. Blackford and Rev. Emanuel Pires, singing the hymn, "We Speak of the Land ever Blest." The Rev. Mr. Simonton possessed a clear, penetrating intellect, a sound and discriminating judg- ment. His manner in public was quiet, un- affected, dignified and self-possessed. In relations of private life he was frank, genial, social, affectionate and noble-hearted. Shanahan, Jeremiah Francis, D. D., first bishop of Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Silver Lake, Susquehanna county, Pa., July 13, 1834, son of John and Margaret (Dono van) Shanahan. both natives of Cork count y DAUPHIN COUNTY. 275 Ireland. His early Catholic education and training were scrupulously attended to by his pious parents, who also provided for him a liberal course in the best schools. For three years he attended an ordinary school at Silver Lake, from which he went to St. Jos- eph's Academy, near Biughampton, N. Y., and was graduated therefrom with honor at eighteen years of age. His classical, philo- sophical and theological courses were com- pleted at the Theological Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo, at Philadelphia. His or- dination to the priesthood, by Bishop Neu- mann, took place July 3, 1859, after which he was appointed by the bishop, rector of the new Preparatory Seminary at Glen Rid- dle, Deleware county, Pa., and for nineyears discharged the duties of the place with rare ability and gratifying success. When the new diocese of Harrisburg was constituted in 1868, Father Shanahan was appointed its bishop. His consecration took place July 12, 1868; at the cathedral in Philadelphia. His installation took place on September 20, of the same year, at St. Patrick's, in Harrisburg, which then became the pro-cathedral. Here abundant and dif- ficult labors awaited the young bishop. His flock was sparsely scattered through eigh- teen counties, and were only partly supplied with under shepherds, each priest having a triple charge. All church activities were to be organized and set in motion. The good bishop was equal to the demands of the sit- uation, and the wonderful enlargement and prosperity of the diocese demonstrated his ability, faithfulness and consecration. But the physical strength of Bishop Shan- ahan proved inadequate to the strain of labor so constant and consuming, and his health gave way. He lived and labored long enough to organize the diocese, to plant schools and build churches, to win the ad- miration and affection of his people, and to gain the confidence and esteem of the entire community. He was called to his rest and reward September 24, 1886; and a hand- some and enduring monument, erected by his grateful and loving parishioners, marks his resting place in the beautiful grounds of St. Patrick's pro-cathedrai. This eminent servant of God has a worthy successor in the bishoprick in the person of Archbishop Thomas McGovern, who found a happy and prosperous charge, and who is successfully continuing and extending the work so auspiciously begun by the first bishop. Gilbert, Rev. David McConaghy, D. D., pastor of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Gettys- burg, Pa., February 4, 1836. He is a son of the late Dr. David and Jane E. (Brown) Gilbert. His father, David Gilbert, M. D., was born near Gettysburg, July 27, 1803; was an eminent physician and surgeon ; practiced in Gettysburg until 1852 ; after- wards resided in Philadelphia, and was for some years a professor in the medical de- partment of Pennsylvania College in that city; he died July 28, 1868. Mrs. Dr. Gilbert died February 22, 1893, aged eighty- six. Four of their family of eight children are still living : Harriet B., wife of John M. Adler, M. D., of Philadelphia; Boyd Anna, widow of the late Andrew Ross Potts, of Washington, D. C. ; David McC, and Miss Julia K. Their only other son was Dr. William Kent Gilbert, eldest of the family, at the time of his death coroner of Phila- delphia. Two of the children died in in- fancy ; the remaining one was Hannah M., wife of Jackson McAbee, of Philadelphia. Rev. David McC. Gilbert pursued his early studies in the preparatory department of Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg; he was graduated from the college in 1S57, and from the theological seminary, of the same place, in 1859. In October, 1859, he was licensed to preach the gospel and administer the sacraments by the West Pennsylvania Synod. In the fall of 1860 he was ordained by the Synod of Virginia as a minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. In De- cember, 1859, he was called to the pastorate of the Central Evangelical Lutheran church of Staunton, Va., where he labored with fidelity and success until May, 1863. June 1, 1863, to July 1, 1871, he was pastor of what is now known as the Church of Ascen- sion, at Savannah, Ga. He then returned to his former pastorate at Staunton, and re- mained until April 1, 1873. He then took charge of a parish at Winchester, Va., and labored there until December, 1887, when he was called to his present pastorate ; he began his labors here on the first Sunday in De- cember, 1887. Rev. Dr. Gilbert was married, in New Or- leans, October 29, 1866, to Miss Mary Rutledge, daughter of the late John G. and Catherine Fallingatt, of Savannah, Ga. Their children are: John G., attornev-at- law, Harrisburg, Pa., William Kent, Fred- erick M., Catherine, David McC, Jr., Marion 276 BIO GRA PHICA L EN CYCL OPEDIA Rutledge, Henry D., and Jane. Dr. Gilbert is at present president of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of East Pennsylvania. Steckley, Rev. Matthew, was born in German}', September 15, 1836, son of the late Ausulmes and Juliama (Fresse) Steckley. The parents were both natives of Germany and died in their native land. The father was a cabinet maker by trade, and was three times married. Matthew had but one brother. He received his education in Germany, hav- ing attended school until he was fourteen years of age. He came with some of. his friends to this country, when he was eigh- teen years of age, and when nineteen years old began an apprenticeship at the trade of shoemaker with a man by the name of Bickel, on Walnut street in Harrisburg. After completing his apprenticeship he worked at his trade as a journeyman for Mr. Desh on Market street, for many years. He subsequently bought the property of Will- iam Verbeke, No. 404 Broad street, now Verbeke street, where he was engaged in business for himself until the war broke out. He enlisted in August, 1864, for ten months, in the Two Hundred and First reg- iment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in com- pany A, and having served his full time was discharged June 21, 1865. After his re- turn from the army he resumed the shoe business, in which he continued up to the time of his death, July 14, 1892, at the age of fifty-five years. His death was caused bv swallowing a fragment of bone, which caused him four years of suffering — and which was finally removed after treatment at the hos- pital but not in time to save his life. Mr. Steckley was a regularly ordained minister of the United Evangelical Church, and served in the sacred office in Harrisburg for thirty-six years, where he was highly honored as one of the leaders of God's people. He had also been chaplain at the Almshouse for about twenty years. He served as school director in the city of Har- risburg for one term of three years. In his political veins he was an ardent Republican. He was a member of the Golden Eagles for four years, and was chaplain of his lodge. Mr. Steckley was married, February 20, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth Baker, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Sheets) Baker, to whom were born nine children : Emma, wife of Edwin Zeagler; Edwin; Maggie, wife of John Lappley ; Minnie, wife of William Brummel ; Annie, wife of Charles Storer ; Ber- tha, wife of Erwin Hershey ; William,Warren and Paul. The parents of Mrs. Steckley were both natives of Dauphin county, and both died in the county. They had one child, Eliza- beth, Mrs. Steckley. The grandparents were also natives of Dauphin county. Her grand- father was for many years engaged in the hat business. Both grandparents died in Dauphin county. William Steckley, son of Rev. Matthew Steckley, was born September 3, 1870, and was educated in the public schools. He is at present managing his father's business and is recognized as one of the leading young business men of the city. ' Pfuhl, Rev. John George, pastor of St. Michael's German Lutheran church, of Har- risburg, Pa., was born in Treffurt, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, March 30, 1838. He is a son of the late Christian Pfuhl and his wife Charlotte Von Keudel. The parents of Pastor Pfuhl were both na- tives of Prussia. They were born in Tref- furt, and lived there until 1866, when they removed to the Province of West Prussia, settling near the town of Culmsee, where the father died October 18, 1881, and the mother October 28, 1880. They had eight children, five of whom are living : Chris- tiana, widow of the late Wilhelm Boden- stein ; Dorothea, wife of Julius Fiedler; Caroline, wife of Hilmer Achilles; Augusta, widow of the late Theodore Rausch ; and John George. The last-named and his nephew, Charles Bodenstein, of Philadel- phia, are the only members of the family residing in America. John George Pfuhl lived with his parents until he reached the age of fourteen, receiv- ing his primary education in the common schools of his native town. He also had instruction in Latin, Greek and French under a private tutor. In 1852 he was sent to a neighboring village pastor, who fully instructed him in the classics. With this preparation, he was sent to the college at Muehlhausen, where he spent three years. He afterwards entered the college at Halle, and was graduated from this institution in 1859. In 1860 he left his native land for America. Soon after his arrival in -this country, he entered the Theological Semi- nary of Gettysburg, where he studied for two years. In 1862 he was licensed to preach the gospel and administer the sacra- ments in the pastorate of Steuben ville, Ohio. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 277 In May, 1864, he was ordained a minister of the German Lutheran Church, and installed as pastor at Steubenville by the Pittsburg Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was pastor of Zion Lutheran church in that city for fourteen years. In 1876 he was elected to the pastorate of St. Michael's Lutheran church in Harrisburg. For twenty years he has held this important pastorate, and has faithfully discharged its sacred and arduous duties. His first wife was Miss Miranda, daughter of John and Regina (Bauer) Miller, of Bridgewater, Beaver county, Pa. Their marriage took place May 10, 1864. They had one son, Charles Augustus, now residing in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Pfuhl died at Steuben- ville, Ohio, January 22, 1866. In his second marriage, which occurred at Baden, Beaver county, September 22, 1868, he was united to Sophia Marchand, a daughter of Fred- erick and Caroline (Ehrman) Marchand, born in Offenbach, near Frankfort-on-the- Main. They have had seven children ; four died in infancy, Otto," George, Johanna aud Louisa. Their living children are Sophie Augusta, born August 8, 1875; Marie Dor- othy, July 7, 1878; and Paul Wilhelm, July 27, 1882. Pastor Pfuhl is a member of the Evangeli- cal Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, the oldest Lutheran Synod in the United States. Forney, Rev. Christian Henry, D. D., son of Christian T. Forney (1806-1860) and Barbara Strohm, was born October 17, 1839, in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. He was educated in the com- mon schools, St. Thomas Institute, Miles- burg Normal School and Oberlin College, where he completed the course preparatory to the study of theology in 1860, and entered upon the ministry at Mount Ivy, Lancaster count}', Pa., in November of that year, where he remained until April, 1863. He also preached at Chambersburg, Franklin county, Pa., from April, 1863, to April, 1866; at Harrisburg, Fourth street, from April, 1866, to April, 1868; Lancaster city, from April, 1868, to April, 1870, since which time he has been in charge of the editorial depart- ment of the church paper of his denomina- tion, preaching only on special occasions. He was chaplain of the House of Represen- tatives of Pennsylvania in 1868, and lias been twice speaker of the East Pennsyl- vania Eldership of the Church of God ; once speaker of the General Eldership; almost a continuous member of the standing commit- tee of the East Pennsylvania Eldership since 1869 ; member of Board of Missions and Board of Incorporation of the East Pennsyl- vania Eldership; member of the Executive Board of the General Eldership; continuous member of Board of Education of the Gen- eral Eldership until elected on the Execu- tive Board ; a continuous member of the Board of Education of East Pennsylvania Eldership. In 1866 he was elected assistant editor of the Church Advocate, and upon the death of the editor, in 1869, became editor- in-chief, which position he still occupies. In June, 1881, Hillsdale College, Michigan, conferred upon him the degree of D. D. Stanford, Bishop W. M., was born in Rockland township, Venango count}', Pa., March 15, 1846. Being a farmer's son he was raised to hard work on the farm till he was twenty yearsof age, and got but from three to four months schooling in a year. When he was eighteen years of age he began teaching in the win ter season for but $23 a month , teach- ing every winter thereafter till his twenty- fifth year. He made his money in the winter by teaching, and spent it in the summer at- tending school, first at Greensburg Seminary, Summit county, Ohio, from the spring of 1865 tothe fall of 1866, and then at Mount Union College, Stark county, Ohio, until the spring of 1871, when he graduated in the scientific and commercial courses. The wages of his first winter's teaching not being sufficient to venture away from home to school, he worked for about three months on a railroad, digging and shoveling, to secure further funds. Having to furnish all his own money, it took great frugality to get through the summer's schooling on the funds made by his winter's teaching. He did his own cooking and house work in order to make ends meet. Being ambitious in his studies, he nearly always stood at the head of his classes, and was a most formid- able antagonist to meet in debate. Nearly one year before his graduation, on August 2, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Rosa A. Weimer, of the southern part of Stark county, Ohio, and then, with his wife, taught a graded school of two de- partments the following winter in Osnaburg, Ohio, and with the money thus made fin- ished his collegiate course the next summer, 278 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and came out free of all debt. In the spring of 1872 he entered the Pittsburg Conference of the Evangelical Association, and was sent for his first year in the ministry as a mis- sionary to Franklin, Venango county, Pa. Here he remained three years, having about sixty conversions a year as the fruits of his labors. His next two years were spent at Homeworth, Ohio, where, in connection with his pastorate, he pursued the study of Greek and German again in his alma mater. He next spent a most successful three years' pastorate in Pittsburgh, Pa.; thence for two years in Johnstown, Pa., and was then called to Cleveland, Ohio, as associate editor of the official English church organ, the Evangelical Messenger, his chief being Dr. H. B. Hartzler, afterwards one of Mr. D. L. Moody's co- workers in the great training schools at Northfield, Mass. He remained on this paper for over six years, during which time said paper attained the highest circulation it ever had, either before or since. In the memorable General Conference of 1887, in Buffalo, N. Y., which marked the beginning of a schism in said church, he, with his chief, being allied with the American spirited element of the church, as opposed to an ecclesiastical autocracy on the other side, and being at that time a little in the minor- ity, were of necessity defeated. The next spring he again took a pastorate in Canton, Ohio, under the direction of his old confer- ence. In about eighteen months he had gathered a harvest of over one hundred souls, when he was elected as editor and publisher of an independent church paper, known as the Evangelical, printed at Harris- burg, Pa., which paper he conducted most successfully during the stormy years of 1890 and 1891, when, at the General Conference in Philadelphia, in the fall of 1891, he was elected to the Episcopacy, continuing until the special General Conference in the fall of 1894, held in Naperville, 111., when he was re-elected to said office for a term of four years. This was the first General Conference of the American wing of the church, con- stituting about one-half of the whole of this country, and at which conference a new discipline was made and adopted, and a new name assumed, viz. : The United Evangel- ical Church. During the course of his pastoral and editorial life, Bishop Stanford served six years as the secretary of his conference, and was sent for seven years as a delegate to the General Board of Missions. He was also a member of the General Conference of 1883, 1887, 1891 and 1894. When he once became convinced that a certain course was right, he never stopped to think of policy, but set his course without hesitation, leaving all results with God. And when he started out to do a thing he knew no such word as fail, and this is largely the secret of whatever success he has attained in life. Bishop Stanford was one of four chil- dren, two boys and two girls, the other three all being married and following agricultural pursuits in Northwestern Pennsylvania. His father, Abraham Stanford, was born in 1817, was an industrious farmer. of Scotch descent, and died in 1882. Plis mother was born of German parentage in 1826, and died in 1893. His mother's maiden name was Domer, being one of a family of nine chil- dren, three girls and six boys. Four of the boys were preachers ; one, named Jacob, a member of the Church of God, attained to the assistant editorship of the official paper of his denomination, overworked himself, and died at the age of forty-one years. Two, named respectively George and John, were both leading men in the same church with Bishop Stanford, having both of them served for four consecutive terms of four years each as presiding elders, and having been mem- bers of every successive General Conference from 1875 to 1891. Abraham Domer, D. D., after graduating at Allegheny College, Mead- ville, early in his life, started out as a min- ister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and attained also to the presiding eldership in his church, and thus forged to the front rank among his brethren. A little further out in relationship on his mother's side were many more preachers and men of prominence, one of whom, the Rev. Samuel Domer, D. D., having been for many years pastor of the leading Lutheran congregation of Washing- ton, D. C. Bishop Stanford comes of a long- lived race of people on both his father's and his mother's side, some of them back in the third generation living to the ripe ages of from ninety to one hundred years. Mrs. Rosa A. Stanford, wife of the bishop, maiden name Weimer, was born in the southern part of Stark county, Ohio, March 3, 1845, of German parentage. Being a farmer's daughter, she, too, got but from three to four months', schooling in a year, when, in 1863, at the age of seventeen, she attended a term of school at Greensburg Seminary, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 279 Summit county, Ohio, and in the following winter taught her first term. In 1864 she attended the spring and fall terms of Roanoke Academy, Huntington county, Ind., and in the winter of the same year taught the intermediate department of the same school. In the fall of 1865 she again attended at Greensburg, Ohio, and thereafter followed teaching until her marriage in the summer of 1870. She was one of a large family of children, several of whom attained to prominence in their specific vocations. Oliver Weimer, a brother, was a musician and vocalist, whose energy was greater than his body could bear, and so died at an early age, and Miss Katie Weimer, a younger sister, struggled with both health and other difficulties until she became a leading artist, and then died before she had time to reap the returns of her sacrifice and toil. Prof. Solomon Weimer, a younger brother, after a common school training, began his collegiate training at Mount Union College, Ohio, and finished it at Otterbein University, Wester- ville, Ohio. Afterwards, for some years, he taught in Navarre, Ohio, and then stepped up to one of the highest positions in the Central high schools of Cleveland, Ohio, where he is still a much esteemed and suc- cessful educator. To Bishop and Mrs. Stanford there were born six children, two sons and four daugh- ters. The eldest, Orpha Blanche Stanford, was born near Beach City, Ohio, April 26, 1871. After receiving a good common school education, she afterwards made a specialt}' of art and music, until she became a teacher of both, and on the 22d of May, 1895, was united in marriage with Mr. Frank S. Becker, teller of the leading bank in Lebanon, Pa. Mr. Becker has also been president of the school board of Lebanon for a number of years. The next is Vincent W., of whom a sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. The next in age is Abraham LeRoy Stanford, who was horn in Homeworth, Ohio, November 27, 1876. Aside from a common school education, he attended sev- eral terms at Schuylkill Seminary, at Fred- ericksburg, Pa., where he showed marked proficiency in the line of mathematics. He afterwards went into training in Catasaqua, Pa., to become a machinist, in which work he shows marked adaptability. Being yet young in years, his life work is-not clearly chosen, but he bids fair to be able to hoe his own row. Next comes Zella Corine Stan- ford, born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 20, 1878 ; then Laura Eva Stanford, born in Johns- town, Pa., October 2, 1881, and lastly Mina Grace Stanford, born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 8, 1887. Zella and Laura have already finished the ward schools, and are both now attending the high school of Har- risburg, and stand among the best in their classes. Little Grace is fast on the same track in her studies, has an ambition to be at the head of her classes, and bids fair to overtake her older sisters by and by. This family is also quite a musical family. Blanch uses the piano, Vincent the banjo, Roy the guitar and the mandolin, Zella the mandolin, Laura the piano, and Grace is an admirer of all. But of all the others, LeRoy seems to show the most natural adaptability for instrumental music. Kremer, Rev. Ellis N., was born in Cumberland county, Pa., October 27, 1846, son of Rev. A. H. and Rebecca (Keiffer) Kremer. Frederick Kremer, the paternal grandfather, was a cooper by trade, and later in life was engaged in farming. The maternal grandfather was also a farmer, and was an elder in the Reformed church for some years, which office he held at the time of his death. Rev. A. H. Kremer, the father, was born in November, 1811, and the mother was born at Little Washington, Lancaster county, Pa., in March, 1815. The father re- moved with his parents to York count\', where he received his education in the high school at York and in Mercersburg College, and he was graduated from the Theological Seminary at Mercersburg in 1839. His first pastorate was at Shippensburg, in which he served seven years. He was called to Car- lisle in 1846, and remained there until the spring of 1861. He was then called to the First church at Laucaster, Pa., where he served until the fall of 1877, when he was recalled to his old church at Carlisle, where he remained until his death in 1894. Mr. Kremer was also president of the board of trustees of the Theological Seminary for a number of years. He was married to Miss Rebecca Keiffer, by whom he had eight children, one of whom, Stephen K., died in the active ministry at Greencastle, Pa., in 1876. The father died at the age of seventy- nine years; the mother is still living at the age of eighty-one years, and resides at Green- castle, Pa. Ellis N. attended the schools of Cumber- 280 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA land county until he was thirteen years of age, and then took the preparatory and col- legiate course at Franklin and Marshall Col- lege, from which he was graduated in 1865. After his graduation he was clerk in the bookstore of John Shaeffer, at Lancaster city, for three years, and in the fall of 1868 en- tered the Theological Seminary at Mercers- burg, from which he was graduated in 1871. The same year he settled as pastor at Bed- ford, Pa., being licensed to preach in the spring, and ordained to the ministry No- vember 11 following. This charge was com- posed of three congregations: Bedford, St. Paul's and Pleasant Hill. In 1881 the charge was divided and Rev. Kremer re- mained pastor of the Bedford congregation, in which relation he continued for sixteen years. During his pastorate there was great growth and improvement, the parsonage and the new church edifice having been erected in that time. Rev. Kremer resigned this pastorate to enter the wider field of use- fulness in Harrisburg, which he has since occupied with the same success that has at- tended his labors in other fields. In recog- nition of his scholarly attainments and devoted labors, he was honored with the degree of Doctor of Divinity by his alma mater in 1895. Dr. Kremer was married, November 23, 1871, at Lancaster, Pa., to Miss Sallie E. Swan, daughter of H. B. and Frances (Toby) Swan, to whom have been born seven children, of whom five are living. Dr. Kremer is now secretary of the board of home missions of the Reformed Church. Baker, Rev. Leroy Franklin, rector of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal church, Har- risburg, Pa., was born in Mount Pleasant, Wayne county, Pa., November 26, 1848. His father was a native of Orange county, N. Y., a descendant of one of the early settlers of Rhode Island. His mother was the daughter of Col. Harry Mumford, an officer in the militia, and a descendant of Thomas Mumford, who settled in Rhode Island, and married Sarah Sher- man, about the year 1650. From this family sprang Hannah Mumford, who be- came the mother of Bishop Seabury, the first bishop of the Anglican communion in America; Paul Mumford, successively chief justice and lieutenant governor of Rhode Island, and Augustus Mumford, adjutant, who was killed during the siege of Boston, Mass., by a cannon shot, August 29, 1775, being the first Rhode Island officer who fell in the war of the Revolution ; also many prominent citizens of Rhode Island and Connecticut. There is evidence that the Mumford family descended from Hugh de Montfort ; the line can be traced to Arnulph, bishop of Metz, who died A. D. 631. Mr. Baker was graduated from the Ithaca Academy, Ithaca, N. Y., June 25, 1869, and spent two years in Cornell University, being president of his class during the sophomore year. He spent two years in teaching in his native place, and three j 7 ears in study in the Divinity School, Philadelphia, Pa., gradu- ating therefrom June 21, 1876. He was or- dained to the diaconate, in Reading, Pa., June 11, 1875, by the Rt. Rev. M. A. De Wolfe Howe, bishop of Central Pennsyl- vania; and to the priesthood in Scranton, Pa., December 20, 1876, by the same bishop. Immediately after graduation from the Di- vinity School, Mr. Baker was sent to Great Bend, Susquehanna county, Pa., to take charge of Grace church in that place. He remained there three years, serving also St. Mark's church, New Milford, during the same time. He was called to St. Paul's church, Harrisburg, and took charge of that parish on July 13, 1879. From that time to the present writing (1896), he has re- mained in charge of St. Paul's parish. With a single exception he is the oldest resident minister in the city of Harrisburg, and with the same exception he is the oldest resident in the Archdeaconry of Harrisburg. He has been for several years examining chap- lain in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, and a member of the committee on canons. He wasadeput3 r to the General Convention in Baltimore in 1892, the convention that com- pleted the revision of the Book of Common Prayer; he was also deputy to the General Convention in Minneapolis in 1895, the con- vention that inaugurated the revision of the constitution and canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church. On June 4, 1877, he was married to Sarah E. Wortman, of Ithaca, N. Y. On her father's side Mrs. Baker is descended from German stock, having Hesse Cassel as its ancestral home. Some of her nearer paternal ancestors in this country are named among the Jerseym^n in the Revolution ; some were among the survivors of the Wyoming massacre. On her mother's side Mrs. Baker is a descendant of Dr. Comfort Starr, who DAUPHIN COUNTY. 281 was born in Ashford, England, and died in Boston, in 1659. Rev. and Mrs. Baker have one child, Anna May, born February 12, 1882. Stine, Rev. Milton H., Ph. D., pastor of Christ's Lutheran church, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in York count}', Pa., September 4, 1853, son of Adam and Barbara (Schoen- berger) Stine. Charles Stine, paternal grandfather of Rev. M. H. Stine, was a native of Wurtem- berg, German}', and came to this country early in the present century. He was a musician and a teacher of music. He had a family of six children. Adam Stine, father of Rev. Milton H, was born in Ger- man}', near Wittenberg, and came to this country when quite young. He learned the business of tailoring in New York City, and was engaged in that occupation until within a few years of his death, when he retired from active business. He was marriedDecem- ber 5, 1841 ; his wife Barbara, daughter of Henry Schoenberger, was also a native of Germany. Their children are: Rebecca, not married, resides at York, Pa.; Rev. M. H; Henrietta, died October 23, 1851, aged nine years ; Annie D., died October 24, 1857, aged two years. Mr. Stine and his family were members of the Lutheran Church. He died in York county, January 18, 1896, aged seventy-nine ; his wife died at the same place, June 13, 1890, aged seventy-seven. Milton H. Stine attended the public schools of York county until he was thirteen years of age, after which he was for three years a pupil in the York County Academy. He strongly desired a liberal education, in order to enter one of the learned professions, but having few resources to depend upon be- sides bis own efforts, was obliged to plan and work to obtain it. He took a winter school when he was sixteen, employing the summer months in helping with the farm work, and studying during his leisure hours. After three terms of teaching, with inter- vening periods of study, he was prepared to enter college. In 1873 he began a classical course at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., which be pursued for a short time, when, an opportunity to become a teacher in the academy being offered, he accepted, ami became professor where lie had formerly been a pupil, and for one year performed the duties of the position very creditably ; after which he re-entered college, and was gradu- eted in 1877. He subsequently took the regular course at the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, which he completed in 1880, and in the same year was ordained to the ministry. Mr. Stine's first charge was the church at Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa., where he continued with good success for two and a half years, during which time he received a call to the pastorate of a large Methodist congregation in New England, which he de- clined. On May 1, 1883, he began his work as pastor of the Seventh Street church, Lebanon, Pa., in which his marked ability as preacher and pastor was manifest in the enlargement and general prosperity of the church. During the nine years of his con- nection with this congregation, the mem- bership was greatly increased, a new church edifice with a seating capacity of seven hun- dred was erected, and a commodious and beautiful parsonage was built. While in this pastorate, Rev. Mr. Stine made two trips to foreign countries; during the first of which he spent three months in visiting Europe, Egypt and Palestine, and seeing during the second the principal places of interest in England. He is the author of two interesting books, one published in 1888, entitled " Studies on the Religious Problems of Our Country," and the second, published in 1890, entitled "A Winter Jaunt Through Historic Lands;" both of which disclose a high degree of literary talent. He is also a correspondent of several periodicals, for which his articles find ready acceptance. In 1892 Rev. Mr. Stine took charge of the First English Lutheran church, at Los An- geles, Cal., but at the end of three years, his pastorate in that beautiful city was termin- ated by the declining health of his father, which necessitated his return to the East. In 1895 he was called to his present pastorate, that of Christ Lutheran church, Harrisburg, at Thirteenth street and Thompson avenue, with parsonage at 1311 Deny street. Here he finds a promising field for the exercise of his best powers, and here abundant fruits begin to appear. In 1896 formal recognition of the scholarship and literary attainments of Mr. Stine was made by the bestowment upon him of the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Rev. Dr. Stine was married, at Mecbanics- burg, Pa., June 2(1. 1880,to Miss Mary. daugh- ter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Shaeffer) Altlaud 282 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OPEDIA They have two sons; Charles, born October 18, 1882, and Walter, born March 18, 1888. Dr. Stine is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and of the Knights of Malta. Mrs. Stine, wife of Rev. Dr. Stine, was born December 15, I860. Her father, Daniel Altland, was born August 19, 1834. In his younger days he taught school, but the greater part of his business life was spent in mercantile pursuits. He was married, in July, 1856, to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Elizabeth Shaeffer. Besides Mary (Mrs. Stine) they had two sons, Alfred D. and F. M., both in mercantile pursuits, in Dillsburg, York county, Pa. Rev. Daniel Altland, grandfather of Mrs. Stine, was a native of York county, and learned the trade of a carpenter. He lived where his ancestors had lived for 165 years. Some of the Altlands were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Stewart, Rev. George B., D. D., pastor of the Market Square Presbyterian church, Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Columbus, Ohio, February 28, 1854. His ancestois have been in America since 1637. On his father's side, they were Scotch-Irish ; and on his mother's side, this same strain was mingled with that of the Holland-Dutch. Hence by the law of heredity, Dr. Stewart is justly entitled to the sterling and sturdy qualities he has exhibited in his youth and maturity. His primary education was received in the public and private schools of his native city, which also afforded him his prepara- tion for college. Other influences besides those of careful domestic training and thorough scholastic tuition and discipline exerted a power over him. The most active and receptive years of his youth were those of the Civil war, and the capital of Ohio at that time was the seat and scene of the most intense and continuous activities in the preparation for and the consequences of the internecine struggle. The glorious flag of the country, either in the fresh folds of the colors of the regiments departing for the seat of war, or on the tattered and stained standards of returning troops, were constantly before his youthful eyes, while his ears were ever assaulted by the stirring notes of the fife and drum, and the stately tramp of the marching soldiers. Press, platform and pulpit were giving utterance to patriotic sentiments, and sacrifices for country and free institutions was the per- sonal and public virtue he heard most fre- quently' and eloquently commended. His ancestors had been in this country for over two hundred years, and hence by blood, birth and training, be became an American of Americans, his heart thrilling with senti- ments of regard and reverence for the free and full life which his native country begot and fostered. When in maturing growth and approach- ing manhood, he was confronted by the need of making choice of an occupation or profes- sion he could see no calling which offered employment to his gifts and satisfaction for his longings so fully as the sacred office. For this he proceeded to prepare himself by the course of classical and theological study which the Presbyterian Church require of all who enter the ministry. With the class of 1876 he completed the curriculum of Prince- ton College, after which he spent some time in the study of theology at the young but con- servative McCormick Seminary at Chicago, 111. For the completion of his theological studies he resorted to the older and more lib- eral seminary at Auburn, N. Y. The Calvary church of the city of Auburn noted the promise of the young student and offered him the pastorate the year pi'evious. to the completion of his course. He accepted the charge and remained in the field for seven years, in which his success was so marked that he attracted the attention of the church at large. The Market Square Presbyterian church, of Harrisburg, Pa., gave him a unanimous call without knowing him and on the strength solely of the representations of persons whom they deemed competent to judge of his fitness for the pulpit and pastoral work. After a visit of some days to the city, he accepted the call and was installed as pastor, January 2, 1885. The Market Square church was one of the most prominent and impor- tant charges in the central part of Pennsyl- vania. It had in its membership many of the descendants of the Scotch-Irish pioneers who settled this part of the State, it had been remarkably favored in the enjoyment of the services of men of great talent and marked devotion in the pastoral office, the one preceding Dr. Stewart being Dr. Thos. H. Robinson, whose scholarly tastes and attainments, as well as his excellent character had led to his transfer to a chair in the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 283 Dr. Stewart's labors in this important field have been crowned with abundant and most gratifying success. People and pastor are most happily in accord as to the methods and means of church activities, and their harmonious work and worship are delight- fully complete and satisfactory. The officers and members, while intensely Presbyterian and most cordially loyal to denominational doctrine and order, are at the same time de- cidedly of the liberal branch and type, and in this feature are highly gratified with the pastor who shares with them in their de- nomination preference. The dominant traits and characteristics of Dr. Stewart are his naturalness, simplicity, earnestness, and devotion in connection with eminent talents as a preacher and as organ- izer and leader. Even his scholarship par- takes of a practical turn, for while his eager search for truth takes him into all fields of investigation, he gathers therefrom only the fruits which nurture spirituality and practi- cal evangelism. The church under his leadership is thor- oughly organized, and is as much a working company as a factory, store or bank, in which every employee has his place and work, and all are united and co-operate to reach a single result. But the organization is not a creed, it is only a means by which the good of humanity and the glory of God are effectually promoted. Dr. Stewart finds time for work outside of the pastorate. He is a trustee of the College at Princeton, N. J., and of the Wilson Col- lege at Chambersburg, Pa. He has also been the president of the Pennsylvania Chatauqua. at Mt. Gretna, for the five years of its existence. He is much interested in the Y. P. S. C. E. and is the chairman of the General Assembly's special committee on this organization. By his activity, fidelity and good will in his relationships of man, neighbor and citi- zen, Dr. Stewart enjoys a popularity and in- fluence equal to the regard and affection rendered to him in his ministerial office. Kohl, Rev. Germanus, was born March 17, 1855, in Berks county, Pa. His father, Samuel Kohl, was born at Haycock, Bucks county, Pa., and his mother in Berks county, Pa. The forefathers of the parents were among the first settlers of Bucks county and came to this country in the year 1774. Nine children were born to Samuel and Mary Kohl, four sons and five daughters. One daughter, Sarah, was married to George Geible; she died fifteen years ago. Two daughters, Agnes and Mary, joined the sis- ters of St. Joseph's at Chestnut Hill, Pa. Their names in religion are Sisters Gene- vieve and Loretta. Rev. Germanus Kohl taught in the pub- lic schools for three years, and in 1877 lie entered Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., from which he graduated June 23, 1883; received his degree of A. M. two years after, and was ordained to the priesthood in August 22, 1887, by Bishop O'Hara, of Scran- ton, Pa. His first mission was Chambers- burg, Pa., where he was assistant to Rev. John J. Reilly for fourteen months. In 1889 he was appointed pastor of St. Mary's church, Snow Shoe, Centre county, Pa., where he remained for twenty-seven months, when he was transfered back to Chambers- burg, where his pastorate was a most suc- cessful one. On May 6, 1893, Bishop Mc- Govern appointed him rector of the pro- cathedral, Harrisburg, Pa., and also one of his consultors, which positions he still holds. Howell, Rev. Charles J., Harrisburg, Pa., was born August 15, 1855, in Dutchess count}', N. Y., and is the son of Charles J. and Mary M. (DuBois) Howell. The ma- ternal grandfather was born in Dutchess county and came of a Huguenot family. He served as a trustee of Vassar College, was president of the First National Bank of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and also manager of the Hudson River State Hospital. His wife was born January 30, 1859, at Fleming, N. Y. The father, Charles J., was in busi- ness at home until twenty-two years of age, when he began work on Wappinger's creek, about three miles from New York City. He married Miss Mary M. DuBois, daughter of Cornelias and Julia A. (More) DuBois. Their children are Charles J., Cornelias and Lydia H. The father was an elder in the Presbyterian church at the time of his death. His wife survives him. Charles J., at the age of fifteen, removed with his parents to Lebanon, where lie served as clerk with Lobenstein & Co. for two years. His educa- tion began in the private schools, and then he attended the River View Military Acad- emy for two years. In 1880 lie entered An- nistor's College, New Jersey, where he grad- uated in 1S84. One year later he took a course in the Princeton Theological Semi- 284 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA nary and later a three years' course in a similar seminary in New York, where he graduated in 1888. Entering the ministry in 1888, he took charge of a Presbyte- rian church for three years, and in 1891 received a call from La Grange, a suburb of Chicago, which he accepted and remained several years. In December, 1894, having a call from a congregation in Harrisburg, he returned East, and now serves the Pine Street Presbyterian church as its assistant pastor and is meeting with much success. Rev. Howell was married at Albany, N. Y., to Miss Cornelia N. Griggs. Before en- tering the ministry he taught a district school one term, and two years in the River View Academy, N. Y. Wendel, Rev. Jacob Hugo Rudolf, pas- tor of Zion's (German) Lutheran church,. Harrisburg, Pa., was born in the city of Witdberg, Wurtemberg, Germany, April 13, 1857. He is a son of the late Christian and Emilie (Martz) Wendel. His father was born in Eltingen, Wurtemberg, July 30, 1820, and was a teacher ; he was principal of a private institute for girls in Stuttgart. Later, he was appointed state teacher in various towns. His last position was that of head teacher of the town school at Dettin- gen, Wurtemberg, where he died Septem- ber 8, 1885, after a useful life. He was married, July 16, 1848, at Waiblingen, to Emi- lie, born Martz, a native of Murrhardt, Wur- temberg, born February 24, 1825, daughter of Carl Ludwig Martz, a master of forests, and Marie Syoilla (Sulzen) Martz. They had thirteen children, of whom six are liv- ing: Herman Ludwig, professor in Real Gymnasium (College), Stuttgart, Germany; Gustav Theodor, wholesale wine and liquor dealer, Hamburg ; Rev. Jacob Hugo Rudolf; Albert Ludwig, an Umgeld-Commissarius in Freudenstadt, Germany; Christian Fried- rich, sheriff of Uracil county, Germany ; Amelie Marie, a teacher in Stuttgart. The mother is still living, and resides at Urach. Rev. J. H. R. Wendel received his ele- mentary education in the Latin school of his native city. His academic course was taken at the Lyceum of Nagold, from which institution he received his literary degrees. He then read law in Stuttgart, for two terms, in the department of State Law Instruction; he passed the state examination in law in 1881. He had previously filled some court offices in Freudenstadt, Nurtingen and Reutlingen. In 1S80 he began the practice of law in Munsingen,and continued it until 1882. In February, 1882, in response to a call from the Evangelical Lutheran General Council, he came to America to study the- ology, and to serve in the ministry of that church in America. He was ordained at Norristown, Pa., in May, 1883, by the Synod of Pennsylvania. His first pastorate was St. Thomas' church, Germantown, Philadel- phia, where he faithfully and acceptably ministered to the spiritual wants of the con- gregation until March 30, 1886. His next charge was at Port Jervis, N. Y., where he served two years as pastor of St. Peter's German Lutheran church. Since March, 1888, he has been the faithful, devoted and beloved pastor of Zion Lutheran church (German) of Harrisburg. He was married in Reading, Pa., May 29, 1883, to Miss Louisa, daughter of Martin and Anna Maria (Etzel) Freudenberger, of Schillingstadt, Baden, Germany. They have five children : Christian Hugo Martin, Emi- lie Louisa Amalie, Paulus Herman Albert, Gustav Adolphus John Frederick, Esther Barbara Ruth. Mr. Wendel is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and adjacent States, and of the General Council of the Evangelical Lu- theran Church of North America. Seubert, Rev. Father F. C, rector of St. Lawrence German Catholic church, Harris- burg, Pa., was born at Lebanon, Pa., August 2, 1859. He is a son of F. Anton and Mar- garet (Ganster) Seubert, both natives of Aschaffenberg, Bavaria. They came to America in 1857. They were united in matrimony October 14, 1858, at St. Peter's church, Reading, Pa. In the spring of 1859 they located at Lebanon, where they still reside, honored and respected by their neigh- bors. Fourteen children were born to them, of whom eleven are living: Catherine, wife of Jerome H. Youtz, residing at Lebanon; Miss Emma, residing in Philadelphia ; Joseph A., residing at Lebanon, Pa.; John J., residing at Sayre, Pa. ; Mary, wife of George S. Pence, residing at Lebanon ; Miss Anna H., residing in Philadelphia; George P., a student for the priesthood in St. Vin- cent's, Westmoreland county, Pa. ; C. Aloy- sius, a student in the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia; Margaret and William H., attending St. Vincent's College, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 285 and the subject of this biography, who was the eldest of the children. Father Seubert received his early educa- tion in the parochial schools of his native town. In the fall of 1876 he went to Mon- treal, Canada, where he spent seven years in college. Five years of this time were spent in classical studies, and two years in the philosophical course. He was then called to Sylvan Heights Seminary by Rt. Rev. Bishop Shanahan, where he studied theology. On June 26, 1886, he was ordained to the priesthood by Rt. Rev. Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, Rt. Rev. Bishop Shanahan being too ill at the time to hold the ordina- tion. His first appointment was at Chain- bersburg, where he was assistant to Rev. Father C. A. Schlueter until January, 1887. On January 14, 1887, he took charge of St. Agnes' church, Lock Haven, Pa., where he remained for five years, during which time he won the love and esteem of all classes by bis earnest and successful work. Under his care the charge grew and prospered as it had never done before. The church and convent buildings were remodeled, a new parochial residence erected, and many other important improvements made. On Janu- ary 14, 1892, he took charge of St. Lawrence parish, and since that date has also been ap- pointed secretary of the diocese. He is a gentleman of pleasing address, with a genial countenance and charming manners, and is esteemed by all as a kindty, godly man: De Yoe, Rev. Luther, pastor of Messiah Lutheran church, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Bergen county, N. J. He is the son of Rev. E. and Anna (Crounse) De Yoe. He received his academic education at Tren- ton, N. J. There he completed his prepara- tion for college. He spent seven years at Gettysburg, Pa., pursuing for four years the regular classical course at Pennsylvania Col- lege, and taking the prescribed curriculum of the Theological Seminary during the next three years, graduating from the latter in 1889. In the following year he received, at Philadelphia, his license to preach, and in 1S89 he was regularly ordained to the sacred office at Martinsburg, Va. The first pastorate of Mr. De Yoe was at Emmitsburg, Md., where he had preached one year while he was a student at the sem- inary. He remained in the charge two and a-half years, and was eminently successful in his work, which he only relinquished in order to occupy a wider field that opened to him. In 1891 he accepted a call which was extended to him from Messiah Lutheran church, at Harrisburg. Messiah was a prominent congregation and one that had been ministered to by men of the highest order of talent. Rev. De Yoe has devoted his attention solely to this work, and his labors of the last five years have demon- strated his ability and his personal worth. They have been }'ears crowned with success. Rev. De Yoe was married in Gettysburg, November 19, 1889, to Margaret J., daughter of Dr. H. W. and Mary ( Welty) McKnight. He is a member of Capital City Lodge, No. 327, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Mrs. De'Yoe, wife of Rev. Luther De Yoe, was born at Newville, Cumberland county, Pa., September 8, 1868. Her father, Rev. H. W. McKnight, D. D., lias been for many years a prominent and suc- cessful minister of the Lutheran Church. He is at present president of Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa. Early (Oei-irle), Thomas, was an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran church at Ensengen, in the Kingdom of Wurtem- berg. His son, John Early, born January 9, 1724, came to America at the age of twenty- four years. After he had received his di- ploma as a carpenter, he traveled through different parts of Germany to perfect his trade. He was also a Master Free Mason. He came to America in 1750. landing first at Philadelphia, and subsequently walking to Reading. He was here elected trustee and building master for erecting the First Evan- gelical Lutheran church there. This edifice has been rebuilt and is one of the largest churches in the place. He married Susan Brombach and moved to Manada Gap, now in Dauphin county, Pa. He built a grist mill on the foundation of the present mill which is still there. He also built the mill at Bow creek, now owned by Israel Early. Both of these mills have always been and are now in the possession of the Earlys. He had one son, Christian Earby, when his first wife died in 1753. From her spring all of the mountain Earlys and those near or along the Jonestown road. He married, secondly. Regina Siechle, in 1755, daughter of John Albrecht Siechle, and moved to Swatara creek, near the mouth of the Quittapohilla creek, where he joined Hans B. Bendnaugle, George Berger and others in the building of the First Evangelical Lutheran log 286 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA church, when the region was almost an un- broken wilderness. The church is called the Bendnaugle's Evangelical Lutheran church to this day. By his second wife he had three sons and two daughters, namely : John, from whom all the valley Earlys spring, from near Palmyra, now Lebanon county; William, Thomas, Catharine and Anna Margaretta. He was also one of the principal and original subscribers, together with his sons John, William and Thomas, in 1803, to build the present beautiful sub- stantial Bendnaugle's church, the pride of the region. His son, William Early, moved to Centre county, Pa., in the beginning of the present century, where he and his father took up a large tract of land, and laid out a town in 1797, called Earlysburg, also Will- iamsburg. He built a saw mill there and donated a tract of land to the Evangelical Lutheran church and the Reformed, called Emanuel church, and aided in building a log church. He was one of the first officers of the church, which was rebuilt in 1837. He was one of the first esquires and his brother was the first constable of Centre county. William Early, Esq., was also on the first grand jury in Centre county. From him spring the Southern and Western Earlys. The second son of the first John Early was esquire of Londonderry town- ship, as was his brother William in Centre county, and the second son William of the second son John, father of D. S. Early, was also esquire of Londonderry township for forty years. None of his suits were ever settled in court. This William Early, the father of Aaron Daniel Seth Early, was born in Lancaster county, and married in Dau- phin county, and died in Lebanon county, and was never out of the county or London- deriw township. All of the Earlys were Whigs until the Republican party was organ- ized. The second John Early, son of Chris- tian Earl}', the only son of the first John Early, by his first wife, was also esquire in West Hanover township, Manada Gap, Dau- phin county, until he died. The family of William, the second son of John Early, were all born on the farm called Beetime, in the present house which he built, and consisted of fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters. Jacob, the oldest son of the second John and brother of Will- iam, was one of the promoters of the Camp- bellstown Lutheran and Reformed church, and his descendants are buried there. Will- iam, the second son, was one of the main pillars and supporters of the Bendnaugle's Evangelical Lutheran church, and deeded a plat of ground to said church, and he and his family are buried there. His son, Joshua Heaster, stood in his place after his death, and his son John supported the same church. A. D. S. Early, the son of William Early, assisted liberally with his means and deeded a half acre of land to the same church, for the sake of Christ, and for his ancestors. He desired to beautify the church and have a dwelling on the premises, and to preserve them as memorials of the virtues of his ancestors, and to have some one to dwell there to keep the church and burial place always in order. William Early and Mar- tin G. Early, sons of William Early, were among the founders and principal donators of the first Evangelical Lutheran and Re- formed church in Palmyra, Pa., and Martin .G.Early was also one of the movers and supporters of the Second Lutheran church in Palmyra. Rev. John William Early, the son of William Early and brother of D. S. Early, is a minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and is a graduate of the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Pa. Early, Aaron Daniel Seth, is of the fourth generation in the line of descent from Thomas Early. He was born May 14, 1828, in Lebanon county, on the farm known as the Beetime farm, half way between Pal- myra and Campbellstown. He is a son of the late William Early, Esq., and Christiana (Kreider) Early, daughter of Rev. Martin Kreider. When seven years of age his father moved to Bendnaugles in 1835. He worked on the farm and went to the Bendnaugle's parochial school until 1845, when he entered the store of his brother, M. G. Early, and went to Alexander Dasher's school at Pal- myra, Pa., until 1847. He then studied at the Lebanon Academy under John Gluge, principal, until 1848, when he went to Ann- ville Mills, now Shiner P. 0., one mile be- low New Market Forge, to represent his brother Martin's half interest in a store. In 1849 he bought the store and began business for himself. He erected a new building, the largest and finest country store in Lebanon county, and also bought a farm, built two nouses and two barns, and carried on his business and improved his property until 1857, when he sold out the store, moved to Annville, bought another store, Sertyer's old DAUPHIN COUNTY. 289 stand, and carried on a large general mer- cantile business, and also dealt in real estate. He is a Republican in politics and was elected judge of elections of North Annville township in 1851, when he was twenty-three years of age. He was elected one of the cor- porators of the Annville Fire Insurance Com- pany in 1858 or 1859, and one of the street commissioners to grade the town in 1860. On account of impaired health he freed him- self from business for one year. In 1861, in connection with John H. Balsbaugh, he bought the half interest in a large warehouse and entered the grain, milling and coal business at Swatara Station. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster by President Lincoln, and ticket agent by the Reading Railroad Company. He also built a large brick dwell- ing house at Swatara Station. In 1864 he sold his large business interests to Abraham Brechbill, and moved to Hummelstown, and opened a large grain, coal and lime business. By his ability and influence lie was instru- mental in locating the Denominational Col- lege of the United Brethren in Christ at Annville, and was elected the first president of the board of trustees of this college. He was elected president of the board of commissioners to grade the town of Hum- melstown. He was the discoverer of the Brown Hermetite ore mines near Swatara Station, and the organizer of the Swatara Iron Company, and was elected the general superintendent of the same. He was elected a director of the United Brethren Mutual Aid Society of Pennsylvania in 1869, and filled the place for twenty-seven years. In 1870 he was elected general superintendent for ten and filled it for eleven years, when he resigned on account of failing health. While in the office he traveled over twenty States and part of Canada. In 1872 he moved to Harrisburg in order to afford his children the advantages of education, im- provement, culture and the enjoyment which the city affords. His residence is on the corner of Sixth and Kelker streets. He or- ganized a Greenback Club in 1S77 and was made candidate for Congress by that party, and ran far ahead even of the candidate for governor on the same ticket. He was one of the organizers of the Reily Hose Fire Company No. 10, in Harrisburg, and was the first treasurer of the company. He was one of the first subscribers and a stock- holder and organizer of the Kelker Street Market Company of Harrisburg. Is a stockholder in the first Harrisburg Street Railway Company. He is one of the organ- izers of the German-American Union. He was one of the first supporters and organizers of the Committee of One Hundred of the city of Harrisburg, and served as its chairman. Mr. Early was a subscriber of funds to build and aid four colleges, two Lutheran churches, one Church of God, thirty-two United Brethren in Christ churches, six par- sonages, one printing house, four missionary societies, two church erection societies, and owner of forty-eight properties that were deeded to him. He was farmer, merchant, grain and coal dealer, mineralogist, inventor, insurance manager, or general agent of insurance, builder, lecturer and minister of the gospel. Mr. Early, January 1, 1859, received a quarterly conference license of the United Brethren Church, without his knowledge, by a unanimous vote of said Quarterly, to preach the gospel at Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., signed by the presiding elder, Rev. A. Steigerwalt. On January 12, 1861, at the annual conference of the same church held at Pine Grove, Schuylkill county, Pa., after the examination on his character and regular reading course, he also received a conference license, of the East Pennsyl- vania Conference, to preach the gospel, signed by Bishop J. J. Glossbrenner. Feb- ruary 28, 1864, at the annual conference held at Schuylkill Haven, Mr. Early was or- dained an elder of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and received authority to administer the ordinances, signed by Bishop J. Markwood. Mr. Early was married January 23, 1851, to Miss Amanda A. Mark, daughter of Rev. George A. and Christiana Runkel Mark. To them have been born six children, four of whom are living, namely : Clara S., wife of E. W. S. Parthemore; Minerva J., single; Ida E., wife of Albert Deitrich ; Nora J., wife of William Deitrich ; two sisters hav- ing married two brothers on the same dav. William Early, the father of A. D. S. Early, was one of the founders of the Theo- logical Seminary at Gettysburg, an active politician, a Whig until after Gen. William Henry Harrison's presidential election, when he turned Democrat, and all his sons Re- publicans, except his son Joshua Heaster. who was an independent voter. After 1865, his oldest son, John, also became a Demo- crat, and his son Daniel Seth turned to the 290 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Greenbacks, and was a leader of that party, and ever since, he says he is " an Independ- ent of the Independents." All the rest of the Earlys are still Republicans. Hildrup, Thomas, a native of England, came to America and settled at Hartford, Conn., in 1766, where he learned the trade of a jeweler, and carried on that business there during the remainder of his active life. He was an influential citizen of the place, and was appointed and served as post- master of Hartford for several years. He had five sons: John, Joslin, Thomas, William and Jesse, and two daughters. Jesse Hil- drup spent his life as a tanner and shoe- maker in Middletown, and a farmer in Dan- bury, Conn., and died in Belvidere, 111. His wife was Sophia Turner, of Middlefield, and their children were: William T., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume; Mary, who married Rev. S. C. Howe, a Methodist clergyman; Jesse, a lawyer of Chicago, 111.; Martha and John, a machinist in the car works at Harrisbunr. Kelker, Frederick, son of Anthony and Mary Magdalene Kelker, was born in Leb- anon, Pa., October 29, 1780 ; wasbaptized No- vember 26, 1780, in the German Reformed church and confirmed and united with the same in 1799. He entered the store of Oves & Moore, at Lebanon, in 1801 for the pur- pose of learning the hardware business. After becoming a member of this firm, he removed to Harrisburg in 1805 and em- barked in the first exclusively hardware business in this city, under the firm name of F. Kelker & Co., at No. 5, now No. 9 South Front street. This partnership continued until 1811, when Mr. Kelker became sole proprietor and conducted the business until 1823, when in July of that year he sold out to George Oglesby and Jacob Poole. Mr. Kelker died July 12, 1857. He was remark- able for punctuality and integrity. His habits for industry and economy led to the acquisition of a competency, and the latter half especially of his life was devoted to the amelioration of the condition of the poor, sick and friendless. He filled many minor positions in the community in which he lived, always rejecting political preferment. For several terms he was member and pres- ident of the borough council. He was a di- rector of the branch established by the Phil- adelphia Bank, in Harrisburg, and a direc- tor of the Harrisburg Bank. When the public schools were first established in Penn- sylvania, he became a director and was ready at all times to co-operate with his fel- low-citizens in all of the benevolent enter- prises of the day. Mr. Kelker was prom- inent in the Reformed church and presided at the meeting on November 17, 1820, to establish the first Sunday-school in connec- tion with the church, and was also active in the measures adopted for erecting the church building on the corner of Third and Chest- nut streets. His wife, Lydia Genberhing Chamberlin, born in Philadelphia, April 9, 1786, united with the German Reformed church of Harrisburg, April 22, 1809, and died May 2, 1812. Mr. Kelker was married secondly to Catharine Fager, born in Har- risburg, October 24, 1798, daughter of John Fager ; baptized December 2, 1798, in the Evangelical Lutheran Zion church and first partook of communion of the Lord's Supper March 26, 1815. After her marriage she withdrew from the Lutheran and united with the Reformed church. Bailey, Gen. Joel, was born in Penn's Manor, Bucks county, Fa., on September 26, 1789. His parents, Joseph and Lydia Bailej 7 , were Quakers. His ancestors were among the original settlers of Pennsylvania, coming from England in 1682. He learned the trade of a blacksmith in his native county, and in 1810 removed to and settled in the then little village of Har- risburg. He was an active, intelligent, en- terprising young man, who started in the world "on his own hook" and to make his fortune. He established a blacksmith shop on the site of the Hotel Columbus, opposite the present postoffice building, at the corner of Third and Walnut streets, Harrisburg, more than eighty years ago, and for many years did all the important work in his line of business in this section. Much of the iron work of the old State capitol was manu- factured or done under his supervision. Subsequently he was largely engaged in contract work. He was one of the principal men in the construction of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal, the Wiconisco Feeder, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, the Cum- berland Valley railroad, and the Gettysburg or so-called " Tape»Worm " railroad, build- ing many of its sections and culverts, the latter of which stand to-day as monuments of engineering skill and construction. These DAUPHIN COUNTY. 291 are yet to be seen in the present Gettysburg and Harrisburg railroad. From his earliest youth Mr. Bailey was much interested in military affairs. He was first lieutenant in Capt. Richard M. Grain's company, which served in the war of 1812-14, and which inarched to the defense of Balti- more under the command of Gen. John Forster, of Harrisburg, who had charge of the Pennsylvania troops. In 1829 and 1830 he was keeper of the State arsenal under the administration of Governor Wolf, and there are, in the possession of his son, letters re- ferring to orders for guns, ammunition, etc., from George B. Porter, adjutant general and subsequently governor of Michigan Terri- tory under General Jackson's administration, and subsequently from Simon Cameron, who also served as adjutant general under Governor Wolf. For several years General Bailey served as brigade inspector of the militia of Dauphin county, and was after- wards brigadier general of the troops com- prised in Dauphin, Lebanon and North- umberland counties. For many years General Bailey was prom- inent in political affairs, having all his life adhered to the principles of the Democratic party. He was the warm, personal and political friend of William Findlay, George Wolf, James Buchanan, David R. Porter, Francis R. Shunk, Daniel Sturgeon, Judge Samuel D. Franks, James R. Snowden, Will- iam Hopkins, Arnold Plumer. George Sanderson and other worthies of the past. In 182 1 he was one of the commissioners to fix the seat of justice of Juniata county, Lewistown being chosen. He was chief burgess of the borough of Harrisburg in 1832, and served several times as a member of the borough council. While chief bur- gess he approved an ordinance enacted June 25, 1832, which was also signed by N. B. Wood, president of the council, "authoriz- ing a loan to be applied in improving the streets, lanes and alleys of the borough of Harrisburg." The loan was to be for $20,000, but whether it was ever accom- plished there is no record. In 1833 he an- nounced himself as a candidate for the Legis- lature for Dauphin county, but was not elected owing to the then condition of af- fairs regarding the Anti-Masonic movement. He was also prominent in Masonic circles, having been for maay years a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, A. Y. M., of Harrisburg. General Bailey was a remarkably fine- looking man. He stood about five feet ten inches in height, was straight as an arrow, his shoulders were broad and square, and these were surrounded by a splendid head of brown hair. He wore side whiskers, which gave a pleasant effect to his handsome, in- telligent face. He was a superb horseman, and when mounted looked the born soldier. In his manner he was extremely pleasant, and he was the life of every social circle in which he moved. In his actions, public and private, he was generous and benevolent, and his fellow-citizens of all classes were warmly attached to him. His domestic life was a very happy one. He was married March 10, 1814, to Elizabeth Seidle, of Berks county. He was the father of eight children, six boys and two girls, the only survivor being the youngest, Mr. George Bailey, who still resides at the old homestead, No. 222 Locust street. General Bailey died on the 16th of October, 1845, at the comparatively early age of fifty-six years. His wife survived him thirty years, dying, on the 14th of August, 1875, aged eighty- three years. In all the relations of life, whether as husband, father, citizen or soldier, he bore himself as a man and Christian. His death was a cause for sincere sorrow and mourning, not only in Harrisburg, but throughout the State of Pennsylvania. He was buried with Masonic and civil services, and with the honors of war by the military of Dauphin, county. His remains are interred in the Harrisburg cemetery. Simmons, Col. Seneca G., was born on December 27, 1808, in Windsor county, Vt. the son of Alfred Simmons and his wife Deborah Perkins. He was brought up on his father's farm, receiving the limited edu- cation obtained at the country school. At the age of fourteen he entered the military school of Capt. Alden Partridge, then lo- cated at Middletown, Conn., subsequently accompanying the school on its removal to Georgetown, in the District of Columbia. In July, 1S29, he entered West Point, by the appointment of President Jackson, from which institution he graduated with dis- tinction, in 1S34, and was assigned to the Seventh U. S. infantry, as brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1834; promoted to sec- ond lieutenant on the 31st of December fol- lowing. 292 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA Previous to joining his regiment he was assigned to topographical duty under Major Win. G. McNeil, and assisted in the survey of the harbor of Apalachicola, Fla. During the summers of 1835 and 1836 he was en- gaged, under Col. Stephen H. Long, upon surveys in the State of Maine; first on the coast and then on a contemplated line of railway between Belfast and Quebec, Canada. He was promoted to first lieutenant Janu- ary 39, 1837, when he joined his regiment, shortly after receiving his appointment as aid to Gen. Matthew Arbuckle, then in com- mand of the department of the Southwest. He was also made assistant adjutant gen- eral, which position he held for several years, retaining it after General Taylor resumed command, and until relieved by Colonel Bliss, the General's son-in-law. His regi- ment was then, the spring of 1842, serving in Florida, and thither he immediately re- paired. At the conclusion of the Florida war his regiment was detailed for duty in garrisoning posts on the Gulf of Mexico, and he was stationed at Fort Pike, La., where he remained during the years 1842 and 1843, transacting, in addition to the duties of his position in his company, those of commis- sary and quartermaster to the post. When his turn came for being detailed on recruit- ing service, he was ordered to Syracuse, N. Y., and was engaged in that duty until the breaking out of the war with Mexico. On his arrival in the field, he was immediately assigned as assistant commissary and quar- termaster at Matamoras. During the year 1847 he remained at that point, but on receiv- ing his commission as captain, to date from February 16, 1847, he rejoined his regiment, then under Scott, on the way to the Mexican capital, and distinguished himself at the battle of Haumantla, on October 9, that year. At the close of the war he was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., a portion of his regiment, including his own company, having been ordered to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., on special duty. In 1849 and 1850 he was sent to Florida, owing to the hostile attitude of the Seminole Indians. In 1850 he was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, and while there received a severe injury, which for a time placed his life in a critical con- dition, and from the effects of which he never fully recovered. Lame, and on crutches, he was, in the year 1851, ordered to Pottsville, Pa., on recruiting service. While stationed there he so far recovered as to attend to the duties of active service, and was sent to the command of Fort Arbuckle upon the frontier. His regiment was soon afterwards ordered to Utah. Here he re- mained four years. During the years 1858 and 1859 he was stationed at Jefferson Bar- racks, Mo., and at Newport Barracks, Ky., but unable, through the disability referred to, to perform the active duties required of him, Captain Simmons sought and obtained a furlough, and joined his family at Harris- burg. He was here when the slaveholders' rebel- lion commenced ; and when the first call was made for troops. Captain Simmons was made mustering officer for the Pennsylvania volunteers. To him more is due than he has generally been given credit for — the organization, the discipline and the efficiency of that notable body of volunteers, the Penn- sylvania reserves. From April to June, 1861, notwithstanding the physical infirmity from which he suffered, he labored most assiduously, and such was the high apprecia- tion in which he was held by the men of that brave organization, that he could have had the command of any one regiment. That of the Fifth was unanimously tendered him, although personally unknown to any of the officers of that body. His commission as colonel bears date June 21, 1861. Colonel Simmons' first service was to march, in connection with the celebrated " Bucktail " regiment and some artillery, to the support of General Wallace in West Virginia, and thence to Washington City, where he drilled his command and prepared it for service in the division (General Mc- Call's.) During the remainder of 1861 he continued at the National Capital, engaged in covering its approaches. On the 9th of September he was promoted major of the Fourth infantry, but preferred to remain with the volunteer troops. He participated in the action at Drainesville, December 20, 1861, and until May of the year following his command was performing guard dut} 7 on the Orange and Alexandria railroad, the subsequent months on picket near Fredericksburg, Va. In the Seven Days' fight before Richmond he took a decisive part, especially in the action at Mechanicsville and Gaines' Mill. At Charles City X Roads, or as frequently termed, White Oak Swamp, on the 30th of June, 1862, while leading the First brigade with true DAUPHIN COUNTY. 293 Spartan valor, he fell in the thickest of the fight. General McCall, who was captured on the evening of the battle justspoken of, while reconnoitering, sent to Mrs. Simmons the following account of her brave husband's death : Richmond, Virginia, Tobacco Warehouse Prison, July 15, 1862. My Dear Madam : It is not to say that I mourn the loss of a friend that I write to you, although twenty years' knowledge of his worth and very many most estimable qual- ities, had truly endeared your husband to me; nor is it to attempt to offer consolation in your bereavement, which One above alone can give you. I write to inform you that after Colonel Simmons, who, on the 30th of June, commanded the First brigade of my division, was wounded, he was captured by the enemy, carried to their hospital, and laid by the side of Captain Biddle, of Phila- delphia, my assistant adjutant general, who was also severely wounded and a prisoner. During the night of the 1st of July, as I am informed, the colonel sank under the effects ' of his wound, and calmly expired at Biddle's side. This I have from Biddle himself, who is here in the hospital. I have only to add that the Colonel's body has been brought to this city and is interred here, where it may be conveyed to his friends at the proper time. Believe me, dear madam, very truly and sincerely, j'our friend and obedient servant, Geo. A. McCall, Brigadier General, U. S. A. To Mrs. Seneca G. Simmons, Harrisburg, Pa. Twenty years after, in October, 1882. an officer in the Confederate service, Capt. R. L. Lewis, of Pickens county, S. O, wrote Mrs. Simmons, giving her the following reminis- cence : " It was on the 30th of June, 1862, in one of the fights around Richmond, that our brigade was called on to make a charge on a battery of twelve pieces, supported by a bri- gade from Pennsylvania, commanded by Col- onel Simmons, acting as brigadier general. M. Jenkins was our colonel, of a South Caro- lina regiment, and was also acting as briga- dier general. Colonel Simmons' brigade was stationed in a field to the right of the battery, his right resting on or near a house. The place was called Frazier's Farm, or Glendale. Our brigade marched right across the field, with fixed bayonets, against his. We did not fire a gun until we were within twenty or thirty paces. When Colonel Simmons' bri- gade gave away or broke ranks, he sat on his horse trying to rally them until he received a fatal wound and fell from his horse. We gained the field and took the battery, but suffered severely. Our loss was heavy; I had twenty-five men wounded, six killed and one lieutenant wounded. Some companies lost more. After the fight I went to the battle- field to look after my men. I found your husband lying where he had fallen from his horse. He told me who he was, that lie was badly wounded, and then' asked me to help him. I called some of our ambulance corps, and had him carried to a vacant house near by. I took off his spurs and sword, which he gave to me, placed him upon a bed, and gave him all the help I could. He asked me who was commanding the fight. I told him Gen. Q. U. Anderson. He said, " I know him. I was with him in the Mexican war." He then asked me to tell the General that he would like to see him. I conveyed the message to General Anderson, but he said he could not see him. The next day I called to see how Mr. Simmons was doing, but found him in a comatose state. He could not com- municate anything. When I placed him upon the bed, I noticed he had on a watch, I think a guard or chain made of hair, but it was gone. Some one had taken it. As I had to go out to the Malvern Hill fight, I saw no more of him, but made inquiries con- cerning him, and was told that he was carried to the field hospital, where he died. Dr. Gaston, our brigade surgeon, took from his person three medals, one for services in the Mexican war, one from the State of Penn- sylvania, and one from the United States for gallant services. Colonel Sims, our adjutant general, said he took a pin from his shirt, marked with the letter " G." I presume it was a Masonic emblem. I gave the Colonel's sword to Gen.M. Jenkins. He was killed in the battle of the Wilderness on the 0th of May, 1864, with it on. I presume his family have it." On the 3d of May, 1882, Dr. 0. M. Doyle, of Toccoa, Ga., in a letter to Mrs. Simmons, gives the following interesting information: ... "At the time of the battle referred 294 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA to, I was regimental surgeon, and with others of the brigade, in charge of the field hospital. I was told that Colonel Simmons fell in front of our part of the line, and as our line ad- vanced he was taken up and brought to the field hospital by my ambulance corps. He was wounded by a minie ball, through the liver and lung, and died, I think, the second day. I treated him in the best manner pos- sible under the circumstances, and had him buried as decently as could be done there at such a time. He was reported by our officers as acting conspicuously brave on that san- guinary field, as being the cause, in their opinion, of that part of the Federal line standing as long as it did. That report did much toward stimulating a greater desire on our part to do all that was possible for a brave but fallen foe. Before death he thanked us sincerely for our attentions. He gave to some one of our party (I do not recollect in whose hand he placed them) a gold watch, a picture of his wife, and I think $60 in gold coin, with the request that the watch and picture (I do not think he included the coin) be sent to his wife. I have one knowl- edge or recollection of a Masonic pin or badge. If I had seen one, I am sure I would recollect it from my association with the order. These articles were placed in posses- sion of Dr. Gaston, our brigade surgeon (now dead), with the lequest made by Colonel Simmons (coin and all). A few days after this occurrence there was a Federal surgeon at our quarters, temporarily in our lines. We were all together, this surgeon, Dr. Gas- ton and myself. Dr. Gaston told me that he had turned those articles of Colonel Simmons over to this surgeon, to be sent to his widow. I suppose I heard the name of the Federal surgeon when I met him, but I have no recollection of what it was. Such is a hasty account of what I know of your husband's death." . . . The foregoing is all the information gained concerning that intrepid officer. No braver man drew a sword in defense of the Union. No nobler life was sacrificed in that fratricidal strife. Strict in discipline, amounting to sternness, he had a generous spirit. His face presented ordinarily a calm and benevolent expression, but when excited every feature seemed to flash fire. He had a big heart, and was as grandly lenient as he was severely rigid. In person he was nearly six feet in height, of strong and robust frame, florid complexion, brown hair, heavy beard and light blue eyes. Colonel Simmons was married at Harris- burg, Pa., in 1834, to Elmira A., daughter of Caleb and Content (Le Barron) Simmons, early residents of Harrisburg, whose earthly remains are interred in the Harrisburg cemetery. Colonel and Mrs. Simmons had four children : Charles F., born in Augusta, Me., December 21, 1835, he was a civil en- gineer in the service of the Reading Rail- road Company, and died at Pottsville, Pa., March 16,1856; Frederick Douglass, born at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory, also a civil engineer in the service of the Reading Rail- road Company, and died at Harrisburg, Edward Courtney, born in Indian Territory, and died at Governor's Island, Fort Colum- bus, New York Harbor; Elmira Adelaide, wife of Daniel J. Attick, born at Fort Pike, La., December 27, 1842. Mrs. Simmons was born January 2, 1808, and died February 6, 1886. As wife and mother, she had few superiors. Those who know her best, appreciated her goodness and nobleness of heart. She was a member of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church. Her funeral services were conducted by her rector, Rev. R. J. Keeling, D. D., who paid a loving tribute to her life and services. Her remains were taken to Pottsville, Pa., for in- terment, Post No. 116, G. A. R., acting as a military escort, and many distinguished citizens of Harrisburg attending as pall- bearers and as mourners. At the grave the impressive burial service of the Episcopal Church was followed by that of the Grand Arm)- of the Republic ; and floral tributes of affection and respect were laid upon her casket by the comrades, they delighting to honor one who, among her many endearing benevolent traits, had always shown herself the constant and devoted friend of the sol- dier. Daniel J. Attick, of the firm of Attick & Bros., manufacturers and dealers in lime and stone, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., in May, 1856. He is a son of Daniel and the late Mary A. (Mep- ford) Attick. He grew up on his father's farm, receiving a public school education in his native township. He was a farmer, and flour miller ; in April, 1895, he engaged in his present business. Mr. Attick was mar- ried in Harrisburg, December 23, 1886, to Elmira A., daughter of Col. Seneca G. Sim- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 295 mons and his wife, Elmira A. (Simrnons) Simmons. He is a Democrat in politics. Mrs. Attick is a member of St. Stephen's P. E. church. Wierman, Thomas Thornburg, son of Isaac Wierman and Susannah (Comly) Wier- man, was born in 1813, in Menallen town- ship, Adams county, Pa., and died at Harris- burg August 2, 1887. He was educated at private schools, that of Judge McLean, at Gettysburg, and Amos Gilbert, at Strasburg, Lancaster county, and was employed subse- quently on his father's farm at the home place until twenty-three years of age, teach- ing school in the neighborhood during the winter months. In 1836, through favor of Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, canal commissioner, Thomas T. Wierman received an appoint- ment and began his professional career as rodman on the survey for the North Branch canal from Wilkes-Barre to State line, under James D. Harris, chief engineer, remaining there two years. In 1838 lie was employed under Mr. Harris on surveys to avoid the incline plane on the State railroad near Philadelphia. In 1840 was assistant under A. B. Warford, chief engineer on the repairs and improvements of the State canals from Harrisburg to Wilkes-Barre and stationed at Northumberland, remaining there two years, when the Legislature refused any appropri- ation for the continued employment of en- gineers. Mr. Wierman then repaired to his father's farm in Adams county and engaged in the business of raising and selling fruit trees. In 1846 he was employed as agent for the State to stake out and superintend the con- struction of the eastern reservoir of the canal near Hollidaysburg. In 1847 he was engaged on the construction of a section of the Pennsylvania railroad passing Duncan- non, and completed it in 1849, when he moved to Lewistown, remaining for a period in charge of the track laying of the section extending to Huntingdon. In 1850 he re- turned to employment under the State as principal assistant engineer to complete the construction of the North Branch canal, under Wm. B. Foster, chief engineer, and thereafter was employed on a topographical survey of Long Island for the water supply of the city of Brooklyn. Thence to the Huntingdon and Broad Top railroad as superintendent. The following notice appeared in a Har- risburg newspaper, August 7, 1887 : " Mr- Thomas T. Wierman, chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Canal Company, died on Tues- day, in his seventy-fourth year, at his resi- dence, 116 Pine street, this city. Deceased had been suffering for several weeks from an affection of the kidneys and his death was not unexpected. " Mr. Wierman was born near Gettysburg, in Adams county, and learned the profession of civil engineering. In that capacity he became interested in many important public improvements in this State and did much toward their successful advancement. His first service as civil engineer was on the original construction of the Pennsylvania railroad, and subsequently on the construc- tion of the North Branch canal from Pitts- ton to the State line of the State of New York. He afterwards constructed, as chief engineer, the Chemung canal, which con- nected the water improvements of Pennsyl- vania with the New York State canals. After that he built the Barclay railroad, running from Towanda, Bradford county, to the vast bituminous coal fields in that county. He also made the original survey for the Brooklyn water works. Mr. Wier- man took charge of the Pennsylvania canal about the year 1857, being stationed at Huntingdon. While engaged in the con- struction of the North Branch canal he met the esteemed lady who afterwards became his wife, and who still survives him. She is Emily, the sister of Hon. Victor E. Piollet and Joseph Piollet, of Wysox, Bradford county. In 1859 the headquarters of the canal compai^ was removed to this city, and Mr. Wierman from that time until his death continued in charge of the extensive business. These children, five in number, survive him: Thos. T. Wierman, Jr., Victor P. Wierman, Mrs. S. S. Mitchell, of Buffalo, Mrs. T. N. Ely, of Altoona, and Miss Sarah Wierman. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and adhered to that religious belief throughout his life. "The death of Thomas T. Wierman re- moves from the field of action one who was interested almost from their infancy in the public improvements in this State, and by his industry and efficiency as civil engineer, together witli Ids great executive ability, had added largely to the development and prosperity of his native State. He was a man of the strictest probity, cultured and companionable when among friends and 296 BIO GRA PHICAL ENGYGL OPEDIA never harsh, and attached to the enjoyment of his happy home life. He was affable to his employes, though demanding of them that honest attention to duty which so markedly characterized him. By reason- able frugality he amassed a considerable for- tune, and was fond of recounting how, hav- ing at an early age saved $100, it was stolen from him by a thief while passing through a crowd near the Jones House, hi this city. He had a kindly manner and a strong, yet pleasing countenance, which is well repre- sented in the accurate portrait presented in this issue, and engraved for the Telegram." Shoemaker, George J., was born in Har- risburg, Pa., March 20, 1813, son of Jacob and Anna (Rhoads) Shoemaker. Samuel Rhoads, his maternal grandfather, was born in Dauphin county, February 25, 1738. He kept a hotel in Harrisburg for a number of years; was sheriff of Dauphin county, and was for several years a member of the Legis- lature. His wife, Mrs. Rosanna Rhoads, was born January 30, 1754. They resided after marriage in the eastern part of the State for a number of years and removed to Harrisburg near 1800. Mr. Rhoads died September 25, 1786, aged forty-eight years and seven months. His wife died May 19, 1838, at the age of eighty-four years, three months and twenty days. Their children were John and Anna, the former born De- cember 30, 1775, and the latter March 15, 1779. John Rhoads never married. For a number of years he was manager of a fur- nace in Huntingdon county. Some time after 1800 he settled permanently in Harris- burg, and in partnership with John Candor conducted a dry goods and grocery store, in which business he continued until his death, April 12, 1859; his age at that time was eighty-three years, three months and eigh- teen days. His sister, Anna Rhoads, was married to Jacob Shoemaker about the year 1807. Jacob Shoemaker was born in New Jer- sey and came to Dauphin county in 1800. Jacob and Anna (Rhoads) Shoemaker had three sons: Samuel R., born June 29, 1810, George J. and John J., born April 19, 1816. Samuel R. Shoemaker died in 1831, aged nineteen, and John J. in 1888, at the age of seventy-two years. Mr. Jacob Shoemaker's trade was that of a hatter, which he fol- lowed for many years after his marriage. He purchased a vacant lot of ground in 1808 and built a frame house at what is now No. 30 North Second street. Mr. Shoe- maker filled various city offices, and died in June, 1847, his wife having departed before him, on March 1, 1841. George J. Shoemaker, only surviving son of Jacob Shoemaker, attended the city schools, and completed his education in the Harrisburg Academy. At twelve years of age he was employed as clerk in the store of Mr. John Rhoads, and remained with him five years; after which he was clerk for Mr. John Candor for a short time. In 1832 he was employed as clerk for Mr. Moore, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., for a few months ; from that place he went to Pittsburgh, Pa., and re- turned to Harrisburg in the same year. In 1834 Mr. Shoemaker went to Phila- delphia to buy goods, and on the return trip, met with an accident on this side of the Schuylkill river which seriously disabled him. He was in the hospital for four days, after which he was removed to the Red Lion Hotel, where he. was confined ten weeks. His recovery was so slow that it was about a year before he was able to resume busi- ness. In 1836 he was for one year clerk in the works at Schuylkill Forge, and then again returned to Harrisburg. During the remainder of Mr. Shoemaker's business life, thus far, he has been much of the time em- ployed in clerical positions. In 1840 he was elected town clerk, and served five suc- cessive years. He served one year as clerk of the county commissioners, and was at one time connected in this capacity with the Supreme Court. He was for a short time a member of the city councils, and filled the position of deputy sheriff for three years. Mr. Shoemaker is one of the oldest members of the Harrisburg Beneficial Society. In the year 1860 Mr. Shoemaker became the owner of all the lots of ground from his father's original purchase up to Walnut street, and built thereon four three-story brick houses, in one of which he now resides. Mr. Shoemaker was first married, in 1837, to Elizabeth D. Allen, of Strasburg, Lancaster county, Pa. They had five children. Anna R., their first-born, was married to George Evans, of Pottsville, Schuylkill county, Pa., and is now the only survivor, in her fifty- ninth year. The deceased children are Matilda, George, Ellen, and John; the last- named died in 1860, aged thirteen, while at- tending college. Mr. Shoemaker's second marriage took place in December, 1850 ; his DAUPHIN COUNTY. 297 wife was Catharine, daughter of George and Catharine (Rahm) Eichholtz. They had four children : Maria, wife of D. A. Weid- mann, of New York ; Rose, wife of L. K. Scheffer, of Harrisburg ; Louis C, book- binder, Harrisburg; George E., a prominent physician at St. Louis, Mo., who traveled through Panama, and returned by way of New York; he died July 20, 1889, aged thirty-four. Mr. Shoemaker is a sound con- servative Democrat, and stands by President Cleveland with loyal support. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Caiharine Shoemaker was born De- cember 1, 1821. Her father, George Eich- holtz, was a native of Lancaster count}', and was a cabinetmaker. He came to Harris- burg, and became clerk in the secretary's' office, spending the remainder of his life in this city. His wife, Catharine, was the daughter of Melchiorand Mary (King) Rahm. Melchior Rahm kept the Franklin House, on Walnut street, for a number of years; he was elected sheriff, and was a member of the Legislature for the county of Dauphin. The children of Mr. and Mrs. George Eichholtz are: Catharine (Mrs. Shoemaker); Cecilia, died in April, 1896, aged thirty years, wife of Sobieski Keen ; Edwin, died at the age of four years; George, died in 1853. The mother died in 1822, aged twenty-six. Mr. Eichholtz married a second time in 1830, Miss Maria Lebaron. Their children are: Annie, wife of Augustus Moltz ; Maria, wife of James McClintock; Lebaron, died in childhood. Both parents are now deceased ; Mr. Eichholtz died in 1858, at the age of eighty-five. Ott, Leander N., was born February 11, 1814, in Harrisburg. His grandfather, John Nicholas Ott, came to Pennsylvania prior to the war of the Revolution. During the struggle for independence he was in active service. After the town of Harrisburg was laid out he removed there and entered into business. He at one time kept the ferry. His son John Nicholas married, August 13, 1805, Margaret Kissecker, of Cumberland county. Nicholas Ott, the younger, died suddenly November 5, 1832, near Womels- dorf where he was buried, but subsequently was disinterred and brought to Harrisburg. His age was fifty years. His wife Margaret died April, 1823, aged thirty-six years. Leander N. Ott was the third child of his parents, and was left an orphan at a very early age. He received an ordinary school education up to the time of his father's death, when he learned the trade of saddlery. He, however, took a partial course at Jef- ferson College, beginning in the spring of 1834, where lie remained two years, devoting his time chiefly to mathematical studies. In 1837 Mr. Ott entered the service of the State, in the engineer corps under General DeHaas, and was employed in the survey from Lewistown to Pittsburgh, over the Allegheny mountains, made with a view of avoiding the inclined planes at Hollidays- burg, the then terminus to the eastern di- vision of the Pennsylvania canal, and con- necting with the internal improvements on the western side of the mountain. He was also employed upon a similar survey from Philadelphia to Downingtown and along the Brandywine under John T. Bailey, chief engineer. Under him he was engaged on the Wiconisco canal, and other public works, until the beginning of Governor Porter's administration, when he resigned. Mr. Ott completed the study of the law which he had been pursuing for some time under William McClure, Esq., of Harrisburg, and was ad- mitted to the bar of Dauphin county April 27, 1840. In 1846 he was compelled -to leave the practice of the law for an occupa- tion which would give him more out-of- door exercise. He then entered the saw-mill business at Harrisburg with his brother-in- law, Capt. Jacob Dock. They were chiefly engaged in manufacturing ship building lumber for the Philadelphia and New York markets; and when in 1850 it was found advisable to confine their business to the Delaware, he removed to Camdem, N. J., where it was carried on until the latter part of 1859. In I860 Mr. Ott returned to Har- risburg, in 1861 purchasing his present resi- dence, situated in Susquehanna township. For sometime during the early portion of the war he was connected with the military department, and did good service for his country. From that period until the pres- ent time Colonel Ott has devoted most of his attention to fanning. Country life has proved of great benefit to him, and. although in his eighty-third year, he frequently enjoys horsebackexerci.su. Mr. Ott married Caro- line Heisely, daughter of the late George J. Heisely, of Harrisburg. Of their children, the representative member of the family is Capt. Frederick M. < >tt, a prominent lawyer of the Dauphin county bar. 298 BIO GRA PHI A L ENCYCL OPEDIA Rudy, Joseph, retired, residence at Derry and Nineteenth streets, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 5, 1818. He is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Layman) Rudy. The Rudy family are of German extraction ; the grandfather Rudy settled in Lebanon county, near the site of the borough of Jonestown, at a very early date in the his- tory of that county. Frederick Rudy, the father of Joseph Rudy, was born in Lebanon county. He removed to Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, where he was engaged in farming and distilling. Here he spent the greater part of his life ; here he passed awaj r , in 1855, and his body lies interred in theShoop church cemetery. Both Mr. Rudy and his faithful partner through life attained to a good old age; Frederick having reached the age of eighty-two, and his wife, who died in 1857, that of eighty-four years. Of the ten children who constituted their family, two died in childhood; seven lived to mature years, but Joseph Rudy is now the only sur- vivor. Mr. Joseph Rudy was married in Lebanon, Pa., September 25, 1843, to Hettie, daughter of Abram and Frances Landis, of Spring Creek, Lebanon county, They had ten children, two are deceased, one that died in infancy, and Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Strickler. Those who survive are: John, a farmer, residing in Lower Paxton township; Frances, wife of Reuben Althouse, of Harris- burg; Joseph, residing in Harrisburg; Sarah, wife of S. W. Trullinger, a prom- inent farmer of Susquehanna township; Hettie, widow of David Hocker; C. Landis; Mary, wife of George Hain, of Harrisburg, and Abraham, residing in Philadelphia. Mrs. Hettie Rudy died September 7, 1871. On February 4, 1872, Mr. Rudy was again united in marriage, at Harrisburg, to Bar- bara Mumma, widow of John Mamma, and daughter of John and Susan (NissleyjMumma. They had one son, Jonas M., born May 21, 1875 ; he is now a stenographer and type- wiiter. Mr. Rudy is a good, staunch Re- publican. The family attend the Reformed church. Kelker, Rudolph Frederick, son of Frederick and Catharine (Fager) Kelker, was born February 17, 1820, at Harrisburg, Pa. In March, 1835, he entered the hardware store of Oglesby & Hinckley, successors of Oglesby & Pool, who were suc- cessors to his father, to learn the business and continued with them until May, 1838, when, owing to delicate health, he left the establishment and gave attention to the im- provement of his father's lands in the vicin- ity of Harrisburg. On November 18, 1842, he purchased the interest of Mr. Hinckley and carried on the hardware business with his partner, Mr. Oglesby, until the death of the latter, March 21, 1846. He continued the business alone until May following, when he associated with him his two broth- ers, and conducted the same under the firm name of Kelker & Brothers, remaining in business until May 14, 1851, when on account of failing health he retired from mercantile pursuits. In 1852 he was elected a director of the Harrisburg Bank, in which institution he has served for a number of triennial terms. For several years he was a director of the First National Bank, and a manager of the Harrisburg cemetery. In the corpo- ration of Harrisburg as a city, he was ap- pointed with seven other citizens, by the Legislature, on the commission to lay out the streets and avenues necessary in the new territory included within its limits. From 1854 until 1891 he served as a trustee of the Harrisburg Academy, and was for a long time its secretary and treasurer. From 1866 to 1872 Mr, Kelker was one of the di- rectors of the poor for the county of Dau- phin, and through his instrumentality proper legislation was secured, new additional buildings erected and such improvements made in the general management of the almshouse as greatly alleviated the condi- tion of the unfortunate inmates. He was one of the founders of the City Hospital, a manager from its organization in 1873 until 1889; from March, 1878, until his resigna- tion, its treasurer, and was on the committee to superintend the construction of the new building erected in 1883-4. In 1873 and 1874 he was one of the trustees of the Penn- sylvania Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg, and at the organization of the Harrisburg City Passenger Railway Company, in 1874, was made a director, and was treasurer from November 2, 1874, to May, 1891, when he resigned because the company began to run their cars on the Lord's Day. Apart from these active duties of citizen life, Mr. Kel- ker's labors in the Reformed church, of which he is a prominent member, it is here deemed proper to summarize. His parents were DAUPHIN COUNTY. 299 also members of the Reformed church* and on April 27, 1823, he was enrolled as a scholar in the Sunday school. December 27, 1835, he was confirmed by Rev. J. F. Berg, D. D., as a member of the church ; a deacon of the church from 1841 to 1849, an elder in the same from 1849 to 1875, excepting the year 1867, and since May, 1883, has filled the same position. From October, 1836, un- til April 29, 1850, he served as a teacher, and from the latter date until Januar3 r , 1870, as superintendent of the Sunday-school, when at the request of the consistory of the church, he took charge of an adult Bible class, which, during the first year increased from twelve to ninety members and at the close of December, 1874, it numbered one hundred and sixty-one, when the class was assigned by the consistory to the pastor of the church on account of Mr. Kelker's anti- ritualistic views. Being thus relieved of his work in the Sabbath-school he accepted an invitation to organize and take charge of an adult Bible class of both sexes, to be com- posed of persons of all denominations as well as those who had no church relation, which organization was effected under the name of the "Salem Bible Class of Iiarris- burg," which now has a large membership and has had connected with it during its existence more than nine hundred persons. The class is incorporated, has a valuable library and for the last twenty-three years has been one of the established religious in- stitutions of the city. For many years Mr. Kelker was one of the vice-presidents of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath-school Asso- ciation and has been for a number of years one of the vice-presidents of the board of managers of the American Sunday-school Union, and of the American Tract Society. In 1845 Mr. Kelker was elected a trustee of Marshall College, Mercersburg, and sub- sequently, until 1869, a corporate trustee after its union with Franklin College of Lancaster, as Franklin and Marshall Col- lege. The Eastern Synod of the Reformed Church was incorporated in 1859, and he was one of the five trustees named in the charter and the first president of the board, and subsequently for a number of years treasurer of the same. Since 1863, with the exception of three years, up to October, 1890, he served as treasurer of the board of for- eign missions of the General Synod of the Reformed Church. He was a member of the synodical committee to prepare the " Trig- lott Tercentenary Heidelberg Catechism," published in 1863, but dissented from the final action of that body, believing that many changes made in the new English translation were wholly unwarranted and uncalled for. He repeatedly represented his congregation in Classis, and the Classis as delegate to the Synod. He was a member of the Synod of York in 1866, and made powerful opposition to the adoption and reference of the " New Order of Worship " to the General Synod. In 1867, with others, he united in a call for a convention of two hundred and twenty-five ministers and eld- ers of the Eastern Stynod, which assembled at Myerstown, Pa., to protest against the "Order of Worship," as being contrary to the doctrines and cultus of the Reformed Church. One of the results of this move- ment was the establishment, in 1869, of Ursinus College, at Freeland, Montgomery county, Pa., under the presidency of Rev. J. H. A. Bomberger, D. D, with a university charter, thus enabling the institution to teach theology as well as the classics. In 1879 Mr. Kelker served as a member of the " Peace Commission," a body consisting of twelve ministers and twelve elders, chosen by direction of the General Synod of the Re- formed Church of the United States by the several District Synods to assemble at Har- risburg, Pa., and adjust the differences ex- isting in the church in doctrine, cultus and government. After eight days' discussion a basis of union was unanimously adopted, and a new era in the history of the church was opened up, which brought peace and harmony. The work of the commission was unanimously approved by the General Synod and the same persons were at once appointed by it to prepare an " Order of Worship " for the denomination suited to its wants and evangelical in its character, which work was accomplished in 1884, and was constitutionally adopted as the Direc- tory of Worship of the Reformed Church in the United States. In June, 1839, at his suggestion, the Sun- day-school teachers of Harrisburg founded the Harrisburg Sunday-school Union, of which he was the first secretary, and upon its reorganization, in 1854, was chosen presi- dent thereof. He was one of the founders of the Young Men's Christian Association, in December, 1854, and president of the same in 1856. Mr. Kelker lias likewise been deeply interested in the temperance work. In 1S37 300 BI GRA PHIGA L ENCYCL OP EDI A at the suggestion of, and in connection with an intimate friend, James Cowden, they started the first total abstinence society in Harrisburg, as previous to this date the tem- perance organizations allowed the use of malt and vinous liquors. In 1840 he took a prom- inent part in the Washington temperance movement, and has often represented the cause in State conventions. Since their or- ganization he has been the chairman of the executive committee appointed by the Chris- tian citizens of Harrisburg a number of years ago, to watch the applications for license, so as to prevent improper persons from obtain- ing the same, and to require all engaged in the liquor traffic to conform to the provisions of the license laws. As foreman of the grand jury of the county in 1871, 1873 and 1879, he made presentment of the license law as a public nuisance, and gave valuable statistics on the subject which attracted great atten- tion. The report of 1873 was widely circu- lated, more than fifty thousand copies being printed by the friends of the temperance cause. In accordance with the suggestions of this report almost one-half of the applica- tions for that year for hotel and saloon liquor license were refused by the court. Mr. Kel- ker married, June 17, 1844, Mary Anne, daughter of Gen. William Reily, and their children were Frederick, Luther Reily, Ru- dolph Frederick, and William Anthony, of whom the second and fourth are living. Mrs. Kelker entered into rest August 27, 1890. Greenawalt, Maj. Theodore D., was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 11, 1820. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Jvrause) Greenawalt. His great-grandfather, Philip Lorentz Greenawalt, was born in Germany in 1725, came to America in 1749, settled at Ephrata, Lancaster county, Pa., and engaged in farming and hotel keeping. He partici- pated in the Revolutionary war, held the commission of colonel, and was witli Wash- ington at Brandy wine, Germantown, Trenton, Princeton, and in other engagements. He was commissioned by Thomas Wharton, Jr., as colonel of the First battalion of Lancaster county, of which he was placed in command. He was appointed by Governor Mifflin, in connection with Colonels Green, Burd and Grubb, as a commission to devise ways and means to bring the war to a successful termination. After the close of the war he settled at Lancaster, and kept a hotel. He was identi- fied with many successful business enterprises and accumulated a large amount of property. He died in Lebanon, Pa., in 1802. He was a prominent member of the German Re- formed Church. He first married a Miss Uhland. His second wife was Miss Margaret Foesser, of Lebanon, by whom he had eleven children: John Philip, Christian, married Elizabeth Kelker, John, Elizabeth, married Henry Kelker, Margaret, married Philip Stoehr, Matthias, married Annie Barbara Hetrick, Jacob, of Hummelstown, Catherine, married John Jacob Zinn, Leonard, a tan- ner, of Lebanon count}', married Catherine Pool, and two, Michael and Maria M., who died in infancy. John Philip Greenawalt, grandfather of Major Greenawalt, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and was commissioned first lieutenant. After the war he became a hotel keeper at Lebanon. He was a mem- ber of the German Reformed church. His children were: John Philip, died at the age of two years; Jacob; John Philip (2), de- ceased, a carpenter, worked on the State capitol ; Matthias, deceased; John, married Ann Brown ; Charles, who conducted a hard- ware business in Lebanon for several years, married Mary Ann Shaffner; Elizabeth, de- ceased, married Daniel Frantz, of Lebanon ; Catharine, deceased, married Rev. Henry Shaffer, of Marietta, Pa., and Lydia, married Benjamin Stees and located in St. Paul, Minn. Jacob Greenawalt, father of Maj. Theodore D., was born in Lebanon county in 1784. He was educated, as usual, in the schools of that period, both in German and in English. He came to Harrisburg in 1811, and estab- lished a tanner}', which he conducted until his death in 1854. He learned his trade from his uncle, Mr. Shaffner, in Hagerstown, Md. He carried on a large business, and had the reputation of making the best leather shipped to the Philadelphia market. He was a stockholder in the Harrisburg Bank. He was drafted for service in the war of 1812, but on account of sickness was unable to serve, and sent a substitute. Mr. Greenawalt took a pew in the Chestnut street German Reformed church in 1821, and retained it until Ins death. Pie took an active interest in all church work. His wife, Catherine Krause, was a daughter of David Krause, associate judge of Lebanon county, and a sister of Judge Krause, of Norristown, who, with his brother John, were members DAUPHIN COUNTY 301 of the Pennsylvania Legislature at the same time. They had eight children: Louisa, de- ceased, married Philip Fisher, of Jonestown, Lebanon county, a tanner and ex-sheriff of the county; Elizabeth, a maiden lady, of Harrisburg; Theophilus, died in 1SG0, a tanner and currier; Camilla, died at three years of age; Theodore D.; Regina C, mar- ried William Calder, of Harrisburg; Jacob and Jeremiah K., both of Harrisburg. Theodore D. Greenawalt was educated in the subscription schools, and remained with his father until he was seventeen years of age. At this time he was employed as clerk by Philip Wo.lfersberger. He was to receive a salary of one hundred dollars per annum, and pay all his own expenses. He worked under this contract for fifteen months, and then found employment with Dock & Hum- mel, with whom he remained one year. He was clerk also for Van Horn & Meredith. In 1S44 he embarked in the dry goods and grocery business for himself, which he con- ducted for three years. He then acted as clerk at the Coverly Hotel until 1849, when he entered the office of William Calder, in the stage line and packet boat business, and remained with him thirteen years. When the Prince of Wales, on his tour through America, visited Harrisburg, Mr. Greena- walt, as manager of the transfer business, had the honor of escorting Lord Lyons and the Prince over the capital city. And when Abraham Lincoln stopped in Harrisburg on his way to Washington City to be inaugu- rated President of the United States, Mr. Greenawalt assisted Mr. Calder in conveying the President-elect secretly from his hotel to a train of cars which Hon. Thomas Scott had on the track a mile south of the city. During the day Mr. Calder received a tele- gram from John S. Giddings, the banker, of Baltimore, containing the words, "In no wise permit President Lincoln to go to Washington by way of York or Baltimore." Acting on this advice Mr. Calder ordered Mr. Greenawalt to bring out a trusty team, which Mr. Calder himself drove with the President to the train, so quietly that not even Mr. Lincoln's family, left by him at the supper table, knew of his departure under fear of danger. At the breaking out of the war, or in May, 1861, Mr. Greenawalt turned the key in the office door, and enlisted as private for three months under Capt. Henry McCormick. (He already held the commission of brigade major, with the rank of captain, for the counties of Dauphin, Lebanon and Berks, in the State militia.) At the end of the three months' service, he was appointed by Gen. Simon Cameron as assistant to Major Alli- son, in the paymaster's office ; and on No- vember 26, 1862, he was appointed pay- master. His first duties in this position were with the Army of the Potomac, in and around Washington. He was then trans- ferred to the department of the Mississippi, with headquarters at St. Louis, Mo., and with payments at Vicksburg, Miss. In this assignment he served fifteen months. The boat in which he made his first trip down the river was loaded at St. Louis with Gov- ernment supplies, including §3,000,000, which Major Greenawalt was to distribute among the soldiers. On the arrival of the boat at Cairo, 111., the Captain announced that it would lie over for six hours. Major Greenawalt concluded to take a walk through the town. Passing along the street, he met his next door neighbor, Theodore Adams, who was waiting for a boat en route for St. Louis. He and Mr. Adams enjoyed a long chat. At last the Major, finding that it was about time for his boat to leave, went to the wharf, and was surprised to learn that it was already gone, another boat having arrived. Mr. Greenawalt took the next boat down the river, and while on the way, passed the boat which had left him behind, and which was on fire. He did not know at the time that it was the boat containing his effects, the Government money, and his nephew and as- sistant, Theodore Fisher, who, with fifty-two other persons, lost his life by this fire, the work of an incendiary. Major Greenawalt was next assigned to the department of the Gulf, with headquarters at New Orleans, and payments at Brownsville, Natchez, Baton Rouge and other points. In May, 1863, at Camp Gray, D. C, he was presented with a silver cup by the officers of the Sixth Michigan cavalry. He was mustered out of service November 15, 1S65. During Major Greenawalt's service as paymaster he had disbursed, with the assistance of his clerk only, the sum of §3,564,289.42. He holds a receipt from the paymaster general and the Secretary of War, stating that the United States had no claim against him. He re- ceived the appointment after the war of deputy U. S. marshal for the counties of Dauphin, Union. Snyder, Juniata, North- umberland, and part of Lancaster county. 302 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA The war being ended, Major Greenawalt returned to Harrisburg, where he has since been connected with many important enter- prises. He is president of the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company and of the Chestnut Street Market Company. Of the former he is one of the heaviest stockholders, and has been connected with the company since 1866; of the latter company he was among the organizers. He is vice-president of the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works, and of the East Harrisburg Passenger Railway Company. He is a member of the boards of directors of the following organiza- tions: Lebanon Gas Company, First Na- tional Bank of Harrisburg, Commonwealth Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company, People's Gas and Gaseous Fuel Company of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Traction Com- pany, Harrisburg Steam Heat and Power Company, Harrisburg Burial Case Company, and Harrisburg Furniture Manufacturing Company. In 1848 he became a stockholder in the first telegraph company, called the Atlantic and Ohio Telegraph Company. For thirteen years he was a member, with Jacob and Jeremiah K. Greenawalt, of the firm of Greenawalt Bros., in the tannery business. He has dealt largely in real estate, and has been running two fine farms in Dauphin county since 1870. Major Greenawalt is a Republican, but is not an active politician, and never aspires to office. He is a member of Post No. 58, G. A. R. He was treasurer of the Soldiers' Monument subscription fund, and took an active interest in that worthy tribute to the memory of his comrades. He was also treas- urer of the Dauphin County Centennial Cele- bration fund, in 1885. Major Greenawalt attends the Reformed church, retaining the pew so long occupied by his father. He is a genial gentlemen, and is held in the highest esteem by his neighbors and acquaintances. Kelker, Immanuel Meister, deceased, was born May 21, 1822, in Harrisburg, Pa., son of Frederick and Catharine (Fager) Kel- ker. He was educated in the schools of Harrisburg and spent one year in the pre- paratory department of Marshall College, after which he entered the dry goods store of John C. Bucher & Co., of Harrisburg, to learn the mercantile business. In May, 1846, he embarked in the hardware business with his two brothers, Rudolph F. and Henry A. Kelker, under the firm name of Kelker & Bros., and remained actively en- gaged in the business until his death, March 30, 1880. The business was done from May, 1846, to May, 1851, under the firm name of Kelker & Bros., and from May, 1851, to April, 1878, as Immanuel M. & Henry A. Kelker, under the firm name of Kelker & Bro. At the latter date George B. and Fred- erick, sons of Immanuel Kelker, were asso- ciated in the business under the firm name of Kelker & Sons. Mr. Kelker was a confirmed member of the Reformed Salem church, of Harrisburg. He entered the Sunday-school in early childhood and continued through life a very active and liberal supporter in the cause. He taught for many years in the Sunday- school of the Salem church and assisted by personal labor and most liberal donations in the establishment of the Mission Sunday- school, from which sprang the Second Re- formed church, of Harrisburg. In his own church he served as deacon for many years, and from the time of the organization of the Second church, to which he subscribed liberally, his efforts were mainly for its wel- fare, having acted as superintendent of one department of the Sunday-school. Mr. Kel- ker was a firm and consistent advocate of temperance reform. He was a director of the Harrisburg National Bank for many years. His marriage occurred September 21, 1847, with Mary Ann Jefferson, daughter of George Beatty and Sarah Smith (Shrom) Beatty, of Harrisburg. Their children are : Catharine, born October 24, 1849 ; George B., born January 9, 1852, married October 3, 1878, to Louisa, daughter of Daniel and Catharine Dicker; Frederick, born Julv 28, 1858, married May 11, 1882, to Annie'Ma- tilda, daughter of Thomas D. and Sarah (Zimmerman) Mahan, and has two chil- dren : Sarah V. and Thomas M. Hoyer, B. Franklin, was born in Hoges- town, Cumberland county, Pa., September 14, 1823. He was educated in subscription schools ; he came to Harrisburg in 1834, and attended the private schools of William Mitchell and Samuel Cross. In 1839 he went to Clearspring, Washington county, Md., and learned the tinning business. In 1841 he married Miss Margaret Ann Kershner, of Clearspring, Md., daughter of Elias Kershner. He worked at his trade in Clearspring and in Hagerstown. for seven years. In 1847 he returned to Dauphin DAUPHIN COUNTY. 303 county, and located at Lock No. 9, where he resided for sixteen years, attending lock in the summer, and working at his trade in the winter. He then removed his family to Newmarket, York county, Pa., and estab- lished himself in business in New Cumber- land, Cumberland county, Pa.; in 1860 he removed his family to that place. In 1862 he enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Thirtieth Pennsylvania vol- unteers, as private, and was promoted to corporal of his company. Mr. Hoyer served nine months, and was disabled at the battle of Antietam ; he took part in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem and Chancellorsville. He was honorably dis- charged from the army, and afterwards em- ployed for eighteen years by the Northern Central Railroad Company as watchman at the Yellow Breeches Creek bridge. In 1887 he removed to Harrisburg, where he has since lived retired from active business. His first wife died April 23, 1882. They had four sons and two daughters : George, of the firm of Hoyer & Milnor, of Harris- burg, John, of Steelton, Charles, of Bridge- port, Pa., Frank, Jr., of New Cumberland, Mary E. (Mrs. David R. Hoffman), of Steel- ton, Kate A. (Mrs. H. D. Eisenberger), of New Cumberland. ■ In 1883 he married his second wife, Mrs. Salome Snyder, daughter of John Shock, of Harrisburg. Mr. Hoyer is a Republican. He served as chief burgess and in the borough council and school board of New Cumberland. He belongs to Post 462, G. A. R., New Cumber- land. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. Thompson, James Baxter, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa., Septem- ber 21, 1823. He is a son of Samuel and Letitia (Brown) Thompson, the grandfather Thompson and both parents having been born in Carlisle. The father of Mr. Thomp- son was a carpenter and spent the whole of his life in Cumberland county, where he died August 12, 1851, his wife surviving him until 1863. Their family consisted of eight children, of whom four survive: Thomas B., born April 3, 1812, residing at Carlisle, Pa., the oldest living settler of that town; Amelia, widow of the late Adam Crouse, born December 15, 1818, re- siding at Carlisle; Joseph G, born August 18, 1820, residing at Carlisle, and James Baxter. The four other members of the family who have died are: Samuel, died aged nineteen ; William, aged seventy-six; Nancy, aged sixty-eight, and John," aged seventy-six. James Baxter was reared to manhood and received a limited education in his native town. He was apprenticed to the black- smith trade for three years, six months and eight days. Completing his apprenticeship, he removed to Harrisburg and continued to work at his trade until 1868, since which date he has been only occasionally employed at the business, of late years living a retired life. He was twice married; first at Harris- burg, in 1852, to Emily J. Black, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Black, a native of Harrisburg. Two children were born of this marriage, both of whom died in child- hood. Mrs. (Reily) Thompson, the present wife, was born in Myerstown, Lebanon county, Pa., March 7, 1829 (and first wife died in July, 1855). Mrs. Thompson's father, William Reily, died July 28, 1843; her mother, May 23, 1866. They had a family of sixteen children, three only of whom sur- vive, namely: John A., born September 20, 1826; Mrs. Thompson, and Edward F., born January 8, 1835.. Mr. Thompson was mar- ried the second time at Harrisbmg, Novem- ber 26, 1857, to Martha M. Reily, daughter of William and Salome Reily. The Reily family settled in Lebanon county at a very early date, and removed to Harrisburg in 1836, where they lived the rest of their lives. The father was a carpenter by trade, but spent his latter years in agricultural pur- suits. To this second marriage of Mr. Thompson there have been born five chil- dren, four of whom are living, namely: Edwin G, Harrisburg, Emily R., Harrisburg, James G, Harrisburg, William F., Philadelphia. In political views Mr. Thompson is a Repub- lican and an old-time abolitionist. The family attend the Reformed church. Reily, John A., retired, was born in Myerstown, Lebanon county, Pa., Septem- ber 20, 1826, and is a son of William and Saloma (Valentine) Reily. Mr. Reily may trace back his ancestral line with no appre- hension of finding anything but that which would be pleasant to discover, for in all his preceding generations here appeared men of character and mark. The fourth genera- tion preceding his own was headed by Peter Reily, of English ancestry, while next comes 304 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Capt. John Reily, son of Peter, a soldier in the Revolution and a prominent lawyer, who practiced at the first court held in Dauphin county, followed in the next generation hy William Reily, his father. On his mother's side Mr. Reily finds the record just as favor- able and enviable, his great-grandfather, Michael Valentine, having for many years been a successful merchant and a prominent and honored citizen of Myerstown, Lebanon county, Fa. William Reily, the father of John A. Reily, having lost his father in his early childhood, found a good home with his uncle, Governor Heister, who cared for him and carefully looked after his training and instruction. His uncle wisely judged that, for a boy who had his own way to make in the world, a 'good trade is one of the best kind of preparations, hence he was put to learn the trade of carpenter, and ac- complished his apprenticeship in the usual time, subsequently following the occupation for some years. In the spring of 1836 Mr. Reily removed to Harrisburg, and became largely interested in agricultural pursuits, to which he gave most of his time until a short period before his death. Mr. Reily was advanced by his fellow-citizens to many prominent places of service, and trust. He represented Lebanon county in the State Legislature and served with ability and honor in several county offices. His prom- inence in military circles was no less marked. He served in the United States militia at Baltimore in 1814. Later in life he was made a brigade major, and at the time of his death was holding the rank of brigadier general. His career was an honorable and useful one, beginning in humble obscurity, advancing by easy and certain steps of pre- ferment and ending in prominence and dis- tinction by death, July 28, 1843, his worthy wife long surviving him, and dying May 23, I860. They had sixteen children, and of this large family there are but three now living, John A., Martha, wife of James B. Thompson, and Frank, all of whom are re- siding in Flarrisburg. John A., when he was ten years of age, came with his parents to Harrisburg, and was here given all the educational advan- tages afforded by the city schools, of which he availed himself with industrious applica- tion. Although abundantly qualified for any of the learned professions or active branches of business, his inclinations and surroundings led in the direction of agricul- tural pursuits to which he has given his at- tention for the greater part of his active life. This city has been his residence for the whole of his life, with the exception of five years, spent at Minneapolis, Minn., and one year of service in the U. S. army during the war of the Rebellion. For a score or more of years Mr. Reily has been retired from the engage- ments and exacting requirements of active business, and has enjoyed the full quiet and comfort of home life. He was married in Har- risburg September 25, 1852, to Miss Catha- rine Olewine, daughter of George and Maria (Pifer) Olewine, her father being of French ancestry, and both parents natives of Berks county, Pa. Mrs. Reity was born in Cumber- land county, Pa., near Fairview, November 7, 1S27, and when about seven years of age came with her parents to Dauphin county, where she spent her entire life. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Reil\ r are : William P., a printer now in Cincinnati, George E., now holding a position in the Pension De- partment, Washington, Martha L., and John Franklin, who both died in childhood. Mr. Reily is a member of Cornplanter Tribe, I. 0. R. M. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of Christ. Lu- theran church, of Harrisburg. Lamberton, Robert Alexander, son of Robert Lamberton, and Mary Harkness Lamberton, his wife, was born December 6, 1824, at Carlisle, Pa. He graduated from Dickinson College June, 1843, being vale- dictorian of the class. After teaching school two years he began the study of law in the office of James McCormick of Harrisburg and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in August, 1848. He soon acquired a wide reputation as an able and conscientious jurist. On the breaking out of the Civil war Mr. Lamberton enlisted in the First regiment, Pennsylvania militia, of which he was commissioned lieutenant colonel. He served on Governor Curtin's staff at the time of Lee's invasion of the Cumberland Valley and Gettysburg, in 1863. In 1873 he was chosen a member of the Constitutional Con- vention as a delegate at large. In that dis- tinguished body his abilities had marked at- tention in the various discussions therein. He served on the committees on executive department, counties, townships, and bor- oughs. Mr. Lamberton took high rank in the Masonic fraternity and was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylva- -E= . DAUPHIN COUNTY. 307 nia from 1870 to 1871. He also served in the highest offices in the Odd Fellows, of which he was a very prominent member. ■ From 1871 for a period of twenty years, he served as secretary of the Diocesau Conven- tion of Central Pennsylvania. In 1880 the board of trustees of Lehigh University recog- nizing the executive ability and brilliant attainments of Mr. Lamberton offered him the presidency of that institution, which he accepted. The same year the University of Pennsylvania conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws. Dr. Lamberton's labors as president of Lehigh University for the period of thirteen years were crowned with marked success — an everlasting monument to his fidelity and ability as an educator. Apart from his duties as president of the University, Dr. Lamberton was a director of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and trustee of estate of the late Asa Packer. He was also a trustee of the State Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg, Pa., St. Luke's Hos- pital at South Bethlehem, and the Bishop Thorpe School for Young Ladies, and was a member of the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the Revolution. Dr. Lamberton died suddenly in the midst of his usefulness, at South Bethlehem, on the evening of the 1st of September, 1893. His remains were in- terred at Harrisburg. He married, September 14, 1852, Annie, daughter of the late Will- iam Buehler, of Harrisburg. Their children who survived him were William E., a mem- ber of the Dauphin county bar; James M., master at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and Nannie, wife of Rollin H. Wilbur, of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. Roberts, Alexander, Sr., son of Col. John and Mary H. (Chambers) Roberts, was born in Harrisburg, Pa. The Roberts family were among the very earliest settlers of this State. They were Welsh Quakers, and came to America with William Penn. The grandfather of Alex- ander Roberts settled in Dauphin county, where now stands the village of Rockville, before the Revolution, and when he was about thirty years of age. He was a worker in steel and iron, and a manufacturer of sickles; a most reputable man and a skillful mechanic. Here was born and here grew up his son John, father of Alexander. This son, after the death of his father, removed to Lancaster, Pa. ; after a residence of a tew years in that place he again removed to 24 Harrisburg, and practiced law there for many years. Col. John Roberts was admitted to the bar at the age of twenty-four years, on February 5, 1812, and on November 14, 1812, was commissioned b} r the secretary of the Com- monwealth to notify the electors for Pres- ident, in the different counties of the State, at the re-election of President Madison. On October 19, 1813, he became a private in Capt. Thomas Walker's company, Harris- burg volunteers, which was composed of forty men. On August 1, 1814, he was elected and commissioned by Gov. Simon Snyder to be second lieutenant in the First brigade, Sixth division, Pennsylvania militia, from Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks and Schuyl- kill counties, for seven years. Also, on the same date, he was commissioned as first lieutenant of company Ten, First battalion, Ninety-eighth regiment, First brigade, Sixth division, Pennsylvania militia; and on Au- gust 1, 1814, was commissioned as first lieutenant of the Ninety-eighth regiment, Harrisburg volunteers, referred to above. The foregoing commissions were under the State organization. After the burning of Washington by the British, August 23,1814, the President issued a requisition on Gov- ernor Snyder for 10,000 militia. A number of uniformed volunteer companies, among which were the Harrisburg volunteers, tendered their services to the governor, and were accepted by him. The necessity of in- creasing the number of men in each com- pany, the dropping out of old members and the addition of new, caused a reorganiza- tion of the old volunteer companies, and in the new company, now increased to ninety- four men, John Roberts volunteered and was enrolled as private, and was, with the corn- pan} 7 , mustered into the service of the United States at York, Pa., August 29, 1814. A few days after, John M, Forster, orderly sergeant of the company, was appointed brigade major by Ins uncle, Gen. John For- ster, and John Roberts was appointed and took his place as orderly, and served in that capacity until the volunteers returned home, after their honorable discharge at Baltimore, December 3, 1814. John Roberts was first sergeant of First company, Captain Walker, of First battalion, Maj. G. B. Porter, of First regiment. Col. M. Kennedy, of First brigade, Gen. John For- ster, and of First division, Major General Watson, of Pennsylvania volunteers and 308 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA militia. His regiment was composed of uniformed volunteers, except two companies of militia, one commanded by Captain Rose and the other by Capt. John Elder, brother- in-law to General Forster. At one time, the adjutant being absent, John Roberts was ap- pointed and acted temporarily as adjutant. " After the war was over," and he returned to the State, his services in a military ca- pacity were as follows: On August 3, 1821, he was commissioned \>y Gov. Joseph Hies- ter as major of First battalion, Ninety- eighth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, until August 3, 1828. But, on November 26, 1825, there was probably a vacancy, and being duly elected and returned, Major Roberts was commissioned, by Gov. John A. Shulze, to be colonel of the Ninety-eighth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, to continue until August 3, 1828. That was probably the end of his military career. Among the men who went from Harris- burg as volunteers in the company were two brothers, by the names of Ferdinand and Charles Durang, who belonged to a the- atrical company then here. They were gentlemen, and were very popular. One of them had a fine voice, and was a good musician. While the regiment lay at Balti- more, the Star Spangled Banner was written by Key, but it was without music. Durang's friends urged him to set it to music and sing it. After looking over all the music he had or knew, to find something suitable, he adopted the tune now always used as most appropriate. Having tried it, to the de- light of his friends in the regiment, he in- troduced it one evening unexpectedly on the boards of the theatre, and the audience fairly raised the roof with their applause. Its popularity has never since been lost. In a selection of the old tunes published in " Blake's Evening Companion," by Blake, of Philadelphia, many years ago, it is called " Anacreon in Heaven, or the Battle of the Wabash." Col. John Roberts at the time of his death was the oldest member of the Dauphin county bar. He was a quiet, unassuming man, and very popular with all classes. He was a generous and earnest supporter of all schemes for the elevation of his fellow-men. His wife was Mary H. Chambers, a native of Trenton, N. J. They had eight children, of whom four are living : Alexander, Eliza, widow of Dr. James Given, Annie, wife of James Parvin, of Holton, Kan., and Cath- erine, wife of James H. Lowell, also of Hol- ton, Kan. Alexander Roberts received his education in the schools of Harrisburg, and began the study of law in his father's office. During the prosecution of his studies, he acted for a part of the time as chief clerk in the regis- ter's and recorder's office. He learned civil engineering and occupied himself in this business. He assisted in the survey of the Pennsjdvania railroad, and was connected with the construction of the Middle divis- ion and the Pittsburgh end of the Pittsburgh division. A large portion of his life was spent in the active work of this business, but of late years he has comparatively re- tired from it. He was married in Harris- burg to Charlotte Geiger, a daughter of Bernard Geiger, who was also among the jnoneers of Dauphin county. To them were born four sons: John, Alexander, Jr., James and George. Mrs. Roberts died in 1862. Mr. Roberts was an active promoter of the Harrisburg street railway and still holds the position of secretary of the com- pany. He is also a director of the Harris- burg Burial Case Company and Harrisburg Furniture Company. He is identified closely with other industries and enterprises. He is a man of broad intelligence, sound judgment, marked ability and genial tem- perament. He is a connecting link between the active present and the historic past. With pleasant memories of primitive strug- gles he mingles the still more pleasing re- alizations of resulting success, as displayed in the growth of the community and the building of a great city. Day, William Howard, son of John Day (1783-1828) and Eliza Dixon (1793-1869), was born October 16, 1825, in the city of New York. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, in the private school of Rev. Frederick Jones, and prepared for college in the high school, Northampton, Mass., then in charge of Rev. Rudolphus B. Hubbard and Tutor Dwight, subsequently of Yale College. In 1843 he entered Oberlin College, graduating in 1847. He learned the art of printing in the Hampshire Gazette office at Northampton, and afterwards turned his attention to teaching and lecturing. In 1850 he was elected by the colored citizens of Ohio, at a State conference, to plead their cause before the Ohio Constitutional Con- vention. From 1852 to 1855 he edited The DAUPHIN COUNTY. 309 Aliened American, at Cleveland, having pre- viously been local editor of the Cleveland True Democrat, now the Leader. In 1861 he was invited to take the lecture platform in Great Britain, and remained there particularly at the request of the American residents from the North to explain to the people of Eng- land the issues at stake in the great civil con- flict then transpiring in the United States. Returning to his native country he resumed his profession of teacher. In 1867 and 1868 he was superintendent of schools in the dis- trict of Maryland and Delaware under the United States Government. During the incumbency of Gen. Harrison Allen as aud- itor general of Pennsylvania, 1872-75, he held a clerkship in the corporation depart- ment of that office. In 1868 Mr. Day was ordained an elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion connection, and in 1S75 and 1878 was secretary of the General Conference of that body. He was the first person of color elected to the board of school control of the city of Harrisburg, serving from 1878 almost continuously to the present. Kelker, Henry Anthony, youngest son of Frederick and Catharine Kelker, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 16, 1825. He was carefully trained and instructed at home, and was afforded all the advantages of the best primary schools in the borough. Later he was for several years in the Harrisburg Academy, then under the superintendence of Prof. Alfred Armstrong, and in Novem- ber, 1842, entered the preparatory depart- ment of Marshall College at Mercersburg, Pa. His careful instruction in the home schools and his diligent application enabled him to enter college in a short time, when he took the regular course of study until May, 1846. He then returned to Harris- burg to arrange for a partnership with his brothers in the hardware business at the old stand established by his father in 1805. After having consummated this object, he returned to college with the view of com- pleting the course and obtaining his degree, but was unexpectedly summoned home by the severe illness of his mother, which term- inated fatally, August 15, 1846. He then decided to abandon his college studies and to remain in Harrisburg, where he could give personal attention to his business. The firm, composed of the three brothers, Rudolph P., Immanuel M. and Henry A., under the name of Kelker & Bros., con- tinued in business until May, 1S51, when Rudolph F. retired, and Henry A. continued with his brother Immanuel under the firm name of Kelker & Bro., at the old stand No. 5, now No. 9, South Front street, until September, 1857, when they removed to the southeast corner of Market square. During this partnership, which continued until April 1, 1878, a large and profitable trade was secured and the enviable reputation of the house fully sustained. At this date Henry A. withdrew and retired from busi- ness, disposing of his stock partly to his nephews, Luther R. and William A., and partly to his brother, Immanuel M. Mr. Kelker has always held the opinion that it was better for the citizens to invest their surplus capital in home enterprises, since they can in this way more certainly benefit their own private interest and more effectually promote the growth and pros- perity of the community. That he has made this principle the foundation of his own course, his prominent and wide con- nection with important commercial and in- dustrial local organizations will show. He has served for many years as a director of the Harrisburg National Bank, as well as of the Chestnut Street Market Company, of the Harrisburg Gas Company, of the Harris- burg Steam Heat and Power Company, is also a director of the Pennsylvania Tele- phone Compairy and the Harrisburg Trac- tion Company, president of the Harrisburg City Passenger Railway Company since its reorganization in 1874, and of the Harris- burg Burial Case Company, and Harrisburg Furniture Manufacturing Company. He was one of the proprietors and founders of the town of Baldwin, which subsequently took the name of Steelton, and became the seat of the magnificent plant of the Penn- sylvania Steel Company. He has erected some of the most substantial buildings in Steelton, among which are the bank ami postoffice blocks. In matters of a political nature, Mr. Kelker has clear and decided views and finds himself more nearly in harmony with the Republican party, but is not in any sense an active partisan. He has served as a member of the common council of the city of Harrisburg, not however as a politician, but in the fulfilment of duty as a conscien- tious and patriotic citizen. Mr. Kelker is now and has been for a number of years a trustee of the Reformed Salem church of 310 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Harrisburg, with which church he united April 6, 1845, by certificate from the Re- formed church at Mercersburg, Pa., which he had joined while at college. On the 11th of October, 1855, he married Ellen, daughter of Col. John Roberts and sister of Alexander Roberts, of both of whom biographical sketches appear in this volume. The children of this union were : Frederick A., John Roberts, Mary Anna, Anne Roberts, Henry A., Rudolph P., Ellen, Edith V., and Katherine M. Of these, Frederick A., John R. and Rudolph F. died in infancy ; the others are residing in the homestead with their father. Mrs. Kelker departed this life on the 8th of February, 1893. She was a most affectionate mother, faithful wife and a worthy member of the Reformed Salem church, and adorned her profession by a godly life. Greenawalt, Jacob, was born in Harris- burg, Pa., August 10, 1826. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Krause) Greenawalt ; a sketch of his parents appears elsewhere in this volume. He was educated in the sub- scription schools, and learned the trade of tanner and currier in his father's tannery, where he worked for twelve years. In 1852 he and his brother Jeremiah K. engaged in the leather and shoe finding business at the present site of King's hard- ware store, on Market street. In 1854, at the death of their father, these brothers took his business at the appraisement, and con- ducted it for some years. They finally sold this interest to William Calder, and pur- chased a site from General Cameron and Dr. Robert Harris, on the corner of Eleventh and Paxton streets. Here they erected buildings, and equipped a tannery which they con- ducted for about twenty years. They re- moved to Seventeenth and Derry streets, and started a tan yard. They were joined by their brother, Major T. D. Greenawalt, and under the firm name of Greenawalt Bros, continued this business until 1888. In 1863 they purchased a three-story property on Market street, below Second street, of Kelker Bros., added two stories to the building, and removed to that location their salesrooms and their finishing shops. They continued their leather store until 1892. They manufactured harness, sole, kip, upper and calfskin leathers, and found market at home and in foreign countries. The excellence of their manufactures was such as to enable them to win medals in various expositions, at home and abroad. The increased cost of transportation of bark from a distance reduced the profits of their productions, and caused them to retire from business. Mr. Greenawalt is a stockholder in the Harrisburg Gas Company, the Harrisburg Electric Light Company, and the Harrisburg Traction Company. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, A. Y. M., and Royal Arch Chapter. His politics are Republican. He was married in 1879 to Miss Julia, daughter of John Pifer, a native of Prussia, who served in the German army, came to America and settled in Wormleysburg, and from there moved to Harrisburg. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Greenawalt are Catherine, Theodore David, Julia Louisa, deceased, Bertha May, Mary Elizabeth, and Charles David. Mrs. Greenawalt is a mem- ber of the German Catholic church. LaRoss, David Henry Earnest, the son of Rev. Joseph LaRoss and Elizabeth Earn- est, was born January 9, 1827, at Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa. His father died when his son was an infant, and Ins mother, an exemplary woman, when he was eleven years of age. Thus early left an orphan he was thrown upon his own resources for a liveli- hood. After varied employments he returned to Hummeistown with his maternal uncle, and shortly after apprenticed himself to the trade of cabinet-maker. After serving his time he began clerking at Harrisburg, where he remained several years, at the same time closely applying himself to study. He sub- sequently entered Lafayette College, Easton, where he remained two } r ears, his limited means not permitting him to remain for graduation. He then began teaching as a profession. In 1860 he was first elected county superintendent of public schools, in which position he served until his death, except in 1872, when he was elected to a term of office by a vote of sixty-five out of ninety polled, yet, owing to some defect and objec- tion by several boards of directors, the per- son who received the next highest number of votes was commissioned superintendent. He was, however, re-elected in 1875 and in 1878, and again in 1881, when his vote was almost unanimous. Professor LaRoss died at Hummeistown, Sunday, October 22, 1882, in the fifty-sixth year of his age. Professor LaRoss mai'ried, in 1853, Sarah A. Coil, of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 311 Shaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., who died in January, 1867, and there was issue: Joseph, John, Mary, Gertrude, married Eli Kline, of Allentown, Carroll, Robert, Sarah, and Eva. He next married Annie W. Bren- neman, of Elizabethtown, Pa., who died two years afterwards without issue. In 1872 he married Fannie Hummel, of Hummelstown, and there was issue: Fannie, Claude and Edna. Hoyek, George, retired, was born in Hogestown, Cumberland county, Pa., August 3, 1828. He is a son of Jacob and Lucetta (Brua) Hoyer. George, the father of Jacob Hoyer, a native of York county, came to Harrisburg about 1780. He purchased land from the Harris' in what is now Market square. He traded in general merchandise, and built the "Popular Tavern," of which he was proprietor for many years. After the organization of the borough of Harrisburg, he was elected its first chief burgess. He was one of the organizers of the Harrisburg Bank. In politics he was Democratic. He was a member of the German Reformed church, and helped to organize the church on Chestnut street. He married Miss Cath- erine Schultz, of York county. He died in Harrisburg in 1841 ; his wife died in 1835. They had one son and three daughters: Jacob, Susan (Mrs. Philip Smyser, of York county), Sarah and Eliza, maiden ladies ; all are deceased. Jacob Hoyer, father of George second, was born in Harrisburg in 1793. He received his education in the subscription schools. He dealt in general merchandise, first in Hogestown, and afterwards in Harrisburg ; he also kept a hotel on Front street, between Chestnut and Market streets. He was a private in the army in the war of 1812. He was a member of the German Reformed church. His wife was a native of Harris- burg, and a member of the Lutheran church. He died May 21, 1834; his wife, in 1860. Their eight children were: George P., de- ceased; B. Franklin, of Harrisburg; Sarah Ann, Catherine (Mrs. Ambrose Taylor), Charles, teacher in a private school; George; Jacob, a dentist, was lieutenant in the Twelfth U. S. infantry during the Rebellion; Joseph, a tinner, was first lieutenant of the First U. S. cavalry, and was killed in the Shenandoah Valley; all are dead except George and B. Franklin. George Hoyer was educated in the com- mon schools. He learned tin and iron working, and followed that trade for thirty years, after which he retired from active business. In 1850 he married Miss Justina, daugh- ter of William Hippey, of Columbia, Lan- caster county. He has six children living and two dead: Louisa, (Mrs. Frank With- erau), of Harrisburg; Charles, died young; Justina, died young; William, of Harris- burg, printer; J. Brua, of Chambersburg, private secretary to the president of the Cumberland Valley railroad ; Elizabeth (Mrs. Benjamin Boggs), of Harrisburg; Josephine and George R. Mr. Hoyer is a Republican. He and his family are prominent members of Zion Lutheran church, Fourth street, Harrisburg:. Duey, Simon, was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 1, 1829. He is a son of Frederick and Barbara (Peiffer) Due}'. His father was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, March 24, 1796, and died in Susquehanna township, December 4, 1855. His mother was born in Lebanon county, Pa., June 14, 1804, and died November 15, 1857. His grandparents, Emanuel Duey, a soldier in the Revolution- ary war, and wife, had nine children : John, born February 15, 1783; Simon, born De- cember 11,1784; Susanna, born November 29,1786; John, born August 18,1789 ; Cath- erine, born November 11, 1791 ; Mary, born December 14, 1793; Frederick, born March 24, 1796 , Eva, born October 22, 1798; Eliza- beth, born April 3, 1805; all long since de- ceased. His father and mother, Frederick and Barbara Duey, were married March 21, 1822. They had twelve children : Caroline, born November 8, 1823, widow of the late Paul Barnhardt, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth, born October 1, 1825, wife of Samuel Stober. of Harrisburg; Mary Ann, born October 26, 1S27, deceased; Simon; Susannah, horn February 19, 1832, deceased; Jacob, born December 5, 1834, killed while serving in the defense of his country in the late war; Ann Catherine, born April 11, 1837, wife of Jesse Long, of Northumberland county ; Fanny, born February 15, 1839, deceased; Harriet, born March 12, 18 l"2. wife of David W. Miller, of Harrisburg; Leah, born Novem- ber 15, 1843, died April 1,1851; Frederick, born December 11, 1844, killed while serving in defense of his country in the late war ; and 312 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Rebba, born Mav 4, 1844, died March 29, 1851. Simon Duey was reared to manhood in Susquehanna township, receiving his educa- tion in the public schools. He worked on the farm until he' was twenty years of age, and then learned carpentry which he fol- lowed for ten years. The following twenty years he spent in agricultural pursuits in Susquehanna and Lower Paxton townships. In 1870 he was elected register of wills, which office he held for six years, meanwhile remaining on the farm and superintending its operation. In 1879 he was appointed warden of the Dauphin county prison, and filled the office for four and a-half years. He also served as auditor of Dauphin county from 1867 to 1870. Since 1884 he has not been engaged in active business. Mr. Duey was married in Lower Paxton township, December 25, 1853, to Susan Zar- ker, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine (Faler) Zarker, both natives of Dauphin county. Mrs. Duey was born in Susque- hanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 9, 1832. They have two daughters, Mary A., born August 5, 1854, wife of John H. Smith, of Harrisburg ; and Sarah E., wife of Andrew R. Unger, a prominent farmer of Lower Pax- ton township. Mr. Duey is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. In political views he is a staunch Republican. The family at- tend the Lutheran church. Mr. Duey has well discharged the public trusts committed to his hands, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors. Greenawalt, Jeremiah K., was born in Harrisburg, Pa., July 30, 1830. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Krause) Greena- walt, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this book. He was educated in the sub- scription schools. He learned the trade of tanner and currier with his father. He engaged in the leather business with his brothers, taking charge of the finishing department. During the late war his firm filled extensive orders from Lacy & Phillips, of Philadelphia, who had large contracts with the Government for supplying the army with leather goods. He is a practical judge of leather, and known as an expert. He was importuned by many large leather dealers in Philadelphia, Pa., to apply for the position of leather inspector and the posi- tion was promised him by Governor Curtin, but he failed to secure it on account of ad- verse political influence. Mr. Greenawalt is a stockholder in the Harrisburg Traction Company and the Chestnut Street Market Company. He was married, November 18, 1858, to Miss Annie Louisa, daughter of George Wolfersberger, of Harrisburg, by whom he had four children: Augustus William, died in infancy, Edwin J., postal money order clerk, Harrisburg P. 0., Regina C, and Jer- emiah K., Jr., secretary and treasurer of the Harrisburg Steam Heat and Power Com- pany. Mr. Greenawalt is a Republican. He is a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Wingert, Jesse, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., March 4, 1833. He is a son of John and Mary (Heckendom) Wingert. The Wingert family are of German ancestry. John Wingert was born in Georgetown, D. C, came to Harrisburg with his parents when a boy, and resided here continuously until his death. He served in the war of 1812. He was a weaver, and followed that occupation. He died in 1837. The Heckendorn family are of Swiss ex- traction. They settled at Jonestown, Pa., at an early date. On account of troubles with the Indians, they abandoned their home there, and located in York, Pa. Mary Heckendorn, mother of Jesse Wingert, came with her parents to Harrisburg in 1804, and resided here until her death. John and Mary Wingert had a family of eight chil- dren ; a daughter, Mary, widow of Michael Goodwin, residing in Philadelphia, and their son Jesse are the only living mem- bers of the family. Joseph, a son, was killed at the battle of Vicksburg; Charles died in Harrisburg in September, 1889; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Martin, died in Harrisburg in 1850. Three other children died young. Jesse Wingert has spent his whole life in Harrisburg. He received his education in the city schools. He learned bricklaying, but followed that occupation for only one year after his apprenticeship. For the next seven years he was engaged in the sale of building sand. Since that time he has been in the real estate business. In August, 1864, he enlisted in company L, Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania volunteers, as a jjrivate. In the same year his company was attached DAUPHIN COUNTY. 313 to the One Hundred and Ninety-ninth regi- ment, becoming company E of that regi- ment, and Mr. Wingert was promoted to be its second lieutenant. He served in this regiment until the close of the war, taking part in the engagements around Peters- burg, Va. Jesse Wingert was married in East Penns- boro' township, Cumberland county, Novem- ber 20, 1865, to Barbara, daughter of Dr. Joseph and Mary (Renninger) Blust. They have no children. Mr. AVingert has been assessor for one year. He has represented the Sixth ward for one term in common council. He is a director in the Merchants' National Bank, and in the Central Safe Deposit and Guar- antee Company ; also in the Safe Deposit Building and Loan Association. In politics Mr. Wingert is an independent voter, aim- ing always to support the most worthy men, irrespective of party. Mr. Wingert is ex- ecutor of the Downey estate, and is com- mittee for George W. McKee, in the McKee estate. He has also settled other estates to the entire satisfaction of every one con- cerned. He is a member of Grace M. E. church. Mrs. Wingert is a member of St. Lawrence's Roman Catholic church. Dr. Joseph Blust, the father of Mrs. Win- gert, is one of the oldest residents of Harris- burg, and the oldest physician. He was born in Baden, Germany, October 28, 1804, received his education in his native land, came to America with his parents in 1817, and lived in Lebanon county, Pa. There he read medicine under Dr. Mish and other eminent physicians. He began the practice of his profession when he was twenty-nine years old, in Cumberland county, and re- mained there until 1865. In this year he removed to Harrisburg, and practiced until a few years ago. He was married, January 4, 1838, to Mary Renninger, who died in Harrisburg, July 8, 1889. They had three children : Margaret, born January 15, 1839, died March 18, 1869; Barbara, wife of Jesse Wingert, born June 4, 1840; Joseph, born May 15, 1846, married Mary Webber, May 14, 1870, and resides in Hampton township, Cumberland county. Mary Renninger, mother of Mrs. Wingert, was born in Cumberland county, March is, 1808. She was the daughter of Martin and Margaretta (Rupp) Renninger. Martin Renninger was born in Lancaster county in 1764. He served in the State Legislature. For many years he was an officer in the Lu- theran church. He died October 29, 1841, and is buried in Zion Lutheran church, near West Fairview. Simmons, Col. O. B., was born in Harris- burg, Pa., April 28, 1842. He is the third son of George W. Simmons, who was one of the oldest and most honored citizens of Har- risburg. He died April 5, 1889. He was a lineal descendant of Colonel Whitley and Capt. Mike Ward of Paxtang Valley, who were of Scotch-Irish origin, and were noted officers in the war of 1812. Colonel Simmons received his education in the common schools of Harrisburg. At the age of nineteen, he was one of the first to respond to the call for troops at the break- ing out of the Civil war. He enlisted April 18, 1861, as a private soldier, in the Lochiel Grays. During his service in the army he was promoted, at different times, for the only qualities that entitle a soldier to promotion, discipline and gallantry on the field of bat- tle. His last promotion was to the rank of brevet colonel. He served in the Eastern and Western armies, until January 18, 1866, when he received an honorable discharge, having given to his country five of the best years of his life. After his return to Harrisburg he became deputy warden of the county prison, which position he held for ten years. Since that time he has been engaged in various busi- ness ventures. He finally located in the eastern part of the city, and engaged in plumbing and gas-fitting, being senior partner of the firm of O. B. Simmons & Son. Colonel Simmons represented the Ninth ward of the city in common council, and is also president of the board of health, and chairman of the joint sanitary committee. He has always taken an active interest in city and State politics, and is a strong ad- herent to Republican principles. He is a charter member of Post 58, G. A. R. He withdrew from the charter membership of Knights of Pythias. He was first married in Baton Rouge, La., in 1865, and had three children, George \V.. in business with his father; Charles K., and Gertrude, a trained nurse of Philadelphia. He was again married in 1895, to Miss Har- riet Mahaney, a prominent teacher in the city schools. Mrs. Simmons is a member of Bethel church, and Colonel Simmons at- tends the same church. 314 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Demming, Col. Henry C, was born in Geneva, N. Y., September 28, 1842. He is a direct descendant, on his father's side, of John Demming, whose name appears in the Liberal charter of 1662, granted by Charles II. to the colony of Connecticut, and after- wards concealed in the famous Charter Oak, and who is mentioned in Savage's " Genea- logical Dictionary of New England " as one of the principal settlers of Wethersfield, Conn. His mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Vierna Carpenter, was a native of Bennington, Vt., and the surnames most familiar on the maternal side are Carpenter and Hildreth. They seem to have been among the earliest settlers of Vermont. Before he was three years of age young Demming had been taught his letters by his mother, and when about thirteen years old he entered upon a classical course. During his vacations he spent considerable time in the printing office of his native village, sometimes working as roller boy at the hand press, and this led to his giving up his class studies and becoming an apprentice in the Geneva Gazette office. This apprenticeship, however, was summarily cut short, and he went to work on his uncle's fruit and horti- culture farm, and helped to bring into pro- fitable bearing the first vineyard of the many now dotting the hill-ascending slopes sur- rounding the charming Seneca Lake. His advent into Pennsylvania occurred in the summer of 1859, and, after many vicis- situdes in search of employment, he entered Harrisburg on a bleak November day as a mule driver on the canal en route for the Paxton furnace with a boat load of coal. The canal suddenly freezing up, navigation was declared closed for the season, and young Demming sought employment in the printing office of the Harrisburg Patriot and Union, and contracted to complete his ap- prenticeship in that establishment. Before the apprenticeship agreement expired the Rebellion broke out, and it was with great reluctance that he was obliged to forego the opportunity to enlist when the first call for volunteers appeared. On September 10, 1861, however, he tendered his services as private to Capt. (afterwards Maj.) Charles C. Davis, of company I, Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry, which regiment was then in Camp Cameron, near Harrisburg, drilling and awaiting orders to proceed to the front. Unfortunately, in a short time, he became involved in a hand-to-hand struggle with some drunken Welshmen who had deserted the regiment, and he was advised to retire, as they threatened to take his life if he re- mained. A second call having been made for three months' men, Mr. Demming immediately enlisted as a private, and without personal solicitation came within a few votes of being elected second lieutenant of the company. On the call for nine months' volunteers the records show that young Demming was the first man to enlist as a private, connect- ing himself with company A, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania volun- teers. He was subsequently detailed to as- sist the medical officers by keeping the rec- ords of their examinations of volunteers, and was subsequently detached for duty in the mustering office of Capt. Richard I. Dodge, of the. regular army. During and following his detached duty service he was sent on important missions South, once in charge of a large body of convalescent sol- diers, being appointed a sergeant for the pur- pose, and subsequently to the Army of the Potomac, near Fredericksburg, about the time of the battle of Chancellorsville. After nearly a year's service as a private . soldier young Demming appears on the mil- itary roll as a corporal of an independent company, formed for the purpose of assisting in the protection of Pennsylvania from in- vasion in 1863. In this capacity he did special service in the darkness of the early morning of the memorable July 2, when portions of the invading hosts weresweeping down the Cumberland Valley to destroy Pennsylvania's capital and devastate the neighboring country. Corporal Demming was the principal in capturing in the Sus- quehanna, opposite the late residence of Hon. Simon Cameron, in Harrisburg, a Con- federate captain and scout who had nearly accomplished his mission, and with a map of the fords of the Susquehanna from Marys- ville to just below Harrisburg, was quite prepared to return to the Confederate cav- alry advance, under General Stuart, less than five miles away, to report favorably upon a plan to burn the public buildings, destroy the railroad and levy heavy tribute upon the citizens of the State capital. A day or two afterwards he volunteered to help convey four hundred thousand rounds of ammunition to the Union army near Gettys- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 315 burg. A few months afterwards Corporal Demmiug re-enlisted as a private, and was unanimously elected first lieutenant of the company, and subsequently promoted to quartermaster of his regiment, the One Hun- dred and Ninety-fourth Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and afterwards acted as quarter- master, commissary and ordnance officer, under Gen. James Nagle in Maryland, Third separate brigade, Eighth army corps. He then recruited a sufficient number of men to be entitled to a captaincy, but the emer- gency of the Government induced him to ac- cept the first lieutenancy of the company, which was subsequently assigned as com- pany I, to the Seventy-seventh Pennsyl- vania veteran volunteers, First brigade, First division, Fourth army corps, in the - Army of the Cumberland, under Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas. Here Lieutenant Dem- miug participated in the last campaign of Tennessee, and then in the memorable cam- paign of Gen. P. H. Sheridan, in Texas, at the close of the war. In one of these cam- paigns Lieutenant Demming was assigned to duty on the staff of the corps commander, Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley, and then as muster- ing officer on the staff of the lamented Gen. George A. Custer. While acting in this lat- ter capacity he aided in mustering out Gen- eral Grant's original regiment, the Twentj r - first Illinois volunteers, and in January, 1866, he mustered in the last two volunteers of the war of the Rebellion, it having been ascertained that while they had served faith- fully as soldiers they had never been duly mustered into service. Declining to accept a commissioned office in the Freedman's Bureau, he was honorably discharged and returned to Harrisburg about April 1, 1866. Lieutenant Demming was subsequently .elected to the captaincy ot a company of the "Boys in Blue," and was then promoted to major and judge advocate by Gov. John W. Geary, serving in that capacity on the staff of Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jordan, command- ing the Fifth division of the National Guard of Pennsylvania from October 12, 1870, until honorably discharged, June 30, 1874. On January 30, 1884, he was appointed by Gov. Pattison an aide-de-camp on his staff, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and served as such throughout that official's term. He was recommissioned in January, 1887, as lieutenant colonel by Governor Beaver, and appointed on his staff, being the senior of his rank thereon and served until June 11, 1SS7, when he resigned, and was honorably discharged. On September 11, 1887, Governor Scales, of North Carolina, tendered him a place on his staff as special aide, with the rank of colonel, which he accepted in time to ap- pear with the governor at the centennial celebration of the Constitution of the United States, held in Philadelphia the same month. This position he held until Gov- ernor Scales' term expired, about three years afterwards. Several times during, the war he received injuries which required treat- ment at the hospitals, but the most serious ailment from which he suffered was a vio- lent attack of typhoid fever contracted near Nashville, Tenn., from which he would in all probabilitj' have died had not the devo- tion of his wife, a native of Middletown, Pa., impelled her to leave her home in Harris- burg and go to him in the field, traveling a part of the way through a country infested with guerillas, and care for her husband until he was sufficiently recovered to bear removal home. During his terms of service Colonel Demming received less than $100 in bounties of everj' description. In civil life, since the war, he has usually followed the occupations of journalist or stenographer, although as far back as 1860 he excelled as a printer, his composition bill for one week, while employed on the Har- risburg Telegraph, exceeding ninety thou- sand ems, much of the work being "solid matter," a record that had not been equalled in Harrisburg at that time. He was the city editor of the Harrisburg Daily Telegraph while still a minor. He has from time to time been a contributor to a number of the leading periodicals of the United States and Canada, and until recently was a corres- pondent of several of the great dailies. The Farmer's Friend, printed at Mechanicsburg, Pa., and enjoying perhaps the largest farmer patronage of any agricultural paper in Pennsylvania, was started jointly by its present proprietor and Colonel Demming. He read law with Hon. A. J. Herr, ex- State senator from the Dauphin district, and devoted considerable attention to the study of medicine and the physical sciences. As- tronomy, geology and mineralogy have been special studies, together with the acquire- ment of some knowledge of modern languages. Having devoted considerable time for many years past to practical mining he has ac- quired quite an amount of knowledge in 316 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA that direction, and has had numerous no- tices in the public press relative to his work and success in discovering and developing valuable deposits of iron ore and other minerals in Pennsylvania, Maryland and the South. During the past ten or twelve years he has given a great deal of time and attention to the development of several mines in Western North Carolina, and has brought to public notice at home and abroad a number of valuable gem minerals found in the South. His collection of gems and gem materials, made principally through the Marion Bullion Company and the Marion Improvement Company, of North Carolina, is now perhaps as large, varied and unique as any other collection of American precious and semi-precious stones. One selection of five hundred gems was awarded the highest prize at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, in 1893. His activity in farming matters led to his joining the Farmers' Alliance in the spring of 1890, and forming the first organization in Pennsylvania, Patriarch Farmers' Alli- ance No. 1, of which he was made the first president. He was made the first president of the State organization, afterwards State secretary, and subsequently member and secretary of the executive committee of the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union. Colonel Demming's specialty, however, for a number of years was phonographic re- porting. Beginning with a " Pitman's Man- ual of Phonography" on a farm in 1862, which he still had with him on his final dis- charge from the army in 1866, he continued studying the art until the " Reporter's Man- ual " was mastered. In the winter of 1866- 67 a position as amanuensis was secured on the Pennsylvania Legislative Record. Dur- ing eight sessions of the Legislature he was employed, two years as an amanuensis, and then as a verbatim reporter. Throughout two of the annual sessions he did the entire verbatim reporting of the House of Represen- tatives. His professional engagements stead- ily increased until he became the " official" of five of the judicial districts of Pennsyl- vania, and regularly did the reporting of all civil cases in which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was a party, besides having been special official stenographer of the de- partment of justice of the United States, and holding other equally important positions. In addition to these official appointments he was the stenographer of the Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture from its organization in 1877 until 1892. After the organization of the International Stenographers' Association Colonel Dem- ming became an active member, being honored wtth the first vice-presidency for the United States in 1882, and elected presi- dent at its session in Toronto, Canada, in August, 1883. In 1887 Colonel Demming was made a delegate to the International Con- gress in London. In political matters he has served the city of Harrisburg in her council chambers, and had the distinction of being named as a candidate for delegate to the convention which remodelled the constitution of Penn- sylvania. He was once nominated by a minority party for member of Congress, but without hope of election, although he re- ceived three times the vote of the regular ticket. At an early age he sought out and became a member of the most reputable and promi- nent organizations and societies of his com- munity, and is a life-member of a number, including the Masonic fraternity. The list embraces forty-two, of which fifteen are secret and twenty-seven non-secret, includ- ing seven, of a religious character. In a number of them he has held official po- sitions. He was president of the Association of Survivors of the Seventy-seventh Penn- sj'lvania veteran volunteers, and is a member of and takes a deep interest in a number of other military associations, especially the Grand Army of Republic, the Loyal Legion, the Society of the Army of the Potomac, the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, and the National Guard. Colonel Demming has been very active in church and Sabbath- school work, having been an officer in his church for more than twenty-one years, and a superintendent of one Sunday-school from the time of its foundation until it was seven- teen years old, besides holding other im- portant official relations in the church of his selection at home and elsewhere. He has been secretary of the General Eldership of the Church of God in North America, serv- ing as president of the Sabbath-school Con- vention of his church for that part of Penn- sylvania east of the Allegheny mountains, and vice-president of the Pennsylvania Sabbath-school Association. On October 20, 1863, he married Miss DAUPHIN COUNTY. 317 Kate E. Whitman, of Middletown, Dauphin count}', and the union has heen blessed with a family of five children. Crook, Capt. William H., was born at Clark's Ferry, Dauphin county, Pa., Febru- ary 29, 1844. He is a son of Gabriel and Catherine (Dale) Crook. His grandfather, William Crook, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., and was one of the prominent farmers of that county. He was the son of James Crook, a native of England, who was the first of the family to settle in this country. Gabriel Crook, Captain Crook's father, was born in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, and came to Dauphin county in 1842. He located on the Pennsylvania canal, in Reed township, and was lock tender at Clark's Ferry until the breaking out of the war. He enlisted in company C, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, for nine months; at the expiration of that term he re-enlisted in the Fourth regiment, United States regulars. He lost an arm at North Ann river, immediately after the battle of the Wilderness ; this was the ground of his honorable discharge from the service. He had been a soldier in the Florida war and the Mexican war also, and died at Steelton, Pa., December 29, 1S92. He was a member of the G. A. R., and of the United Brethren church. His wife died in 1876. They had six children : William H, Samuel A., of Rockaway, N. J., served one year in company H, Thirty-third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers; David R., de- ceased, enlisted in the Forty-seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, was trans- ferred to the Twenty-seventh regiment, and was ordered on the staff of General Miles; Wesley, of Harrisburg ; Hannah (Mrs. Will- iam Leplev), of Lewisburg, Pa., and Margaret Ethel. Capt. William H. Crook was brought up in Reed township, and educated in the town- ship schools, and was also at school six months at Mechanicsburg, Pa. On August 27, 1861, he enlisted in company C, Seventy- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, as a private, and served three years. He was wounded at the battle of Camp Nevin, Kv. He re-enlisted in company K, Two Hundred and Third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was commissioned captain of his company. He was finally discharged, August 29, 1865. He participated in the battles at Mill Springs, Ky., Shiloh, Chicka- mauga, Deep Bottom, Va., Bentonville, N. C, and many other important engagements. He was wounded while on picket duty at the New Market Road, Va., and again at Folsom's Station, Va. He was confined in the David Island Hospital. After the war closed he engaged in contract work in Har- risburg. He helped to build the Phcenix- ville and West Chester railroad, the Schuyl- kill Valley railroad, and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad through Delaware. He has also been engaged in the sand business for a number of years. He is a Republican, and was elected supervisor of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth wards in 1889, and has filled that position ever since, with the exception of one year. He was re-elected in 1896. He is a member of Post No. 58, G. A. R., and was appointed on the staff of General Adams, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1894, which gave him the rank of post commander. In 1895 he was delegate to the State convention of the G. A. R., in Williamsport, Pa., and was elected by the State convention a delegate to the National convention, held in Louis- ville, Ky., September, 1895. Captain Crook is a member of the Mt. Vernon Hook and Ladder Company, and the Firemen's Bene- ficial Association of Harrisburg. He was married, in 1890, to Miss Mary E., daughter of Levi Whippo, of Huntingdon county, Pa. The family are members of the Bethel Lutheran church. Verbeke, William K., city controller, was born in Harrisburg over three score and ten years ago, and has seen Pennsylvania's capi- tal grow from a village to a most important municipality. His parents came from Hol- land and lived for some years in Philadel- phia, subsequently moving to Harrisburg in 1817, when it was but a borough of about 2,000 inhabitants. Mr. Verbeke received a liberal education, is a fine scholar and a writer of much strength and elegance. His people excelled in mathematics, an aptness which he seems to have inherited. It is doubtful if there is a single individual in Harrisburg who can calculate with the rapidity and accuracy he does. This faculty which he possesses makes him a valuable officer to the financial department of the city. In addition to this he is a thorough financier, surveying with an eagle eve the financial situation, and drawing conclusions 318 BIO GRA PHIVA L ENUYCL OPEDIA therefrom which seldom fail to be verified and sustained. His efficiency in the office of controller and the esteem in which he is held by the citizens generally are clearl}' shown in his having been elected to the position of controller consecutively since 1883, though he was pitted against the strongest candidates that could be found. Almost from the time Harrisburg was created a borough down to the present time, he has represented the citizens of Harris- burg either in council or on the school board, and they regarded him with such favor as to make him mayor of the city previous to his election as controller. He is modest and un- assuming in manner, and his personal worth and ability to discharge his official duties, the spirit in which he beautified the city in various ways with his means, his charity manifest in giving homes to many homeless, his generous contribution to the cause of humanitj' in the late war, have endeared him to the people and they consider that there is nothing too good to bestow upon him. He is their beau ideal of a man, a careful, prudent and efficient officer, loved and esteemed by all, and it is predicted that as long as Mr. Verbeke will consent he will continue to fill the- office of controller. As a representative fireman, being the oldest but one in point of continuous service, he is just as highly esteemed for the valuable service he has rendered the city in that way. He helped to organize the Good Will Fire Company and has been its worthy president ever since, except during the years he was filing the office of mayor and was compelled to devote his entire attention to that office. Nothing pleases him more than to relate incidents of by -gone days or to participate in public occasions with his brother firemen. MaDrer, Daniel O, alderman of Harris- burg, Pa., was born at Mount Joy, Lancaster county, Pa., December 19, 1823. He is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Dyer) Maurer, the former a native of Berks count}', and the latter of Lancaster county, Pa. His father was a cabinet-maker, and settled at an early day at Mount Joy, where he spent the greater part of his life, and where he died in 1871 ; his wife died there forty years before. He was three times married. Of the five children of the first marriage, Daniel C. Maurer is the only one living. To the second marriage there were born two children, only one of whom is living, Anna B., wife of Henry Arndt, of Manheim, Pa. Daniel C. Maurer was reared in his native county, and received his education in the Richmond Academy of that county. He learned the cabinet-maker's trade, and fol- lowed this occupation until 1860. In that year he removed to Harrisburg, and became a clerk in the auditor general's office. He occupied this position for fifteen years, and during six years of this time he was chief clerk. In 1875 he was elected alderman from the Fourth ward, which office he lias filled for twenty years with the utmost ac- ceptance to his constituents. He is one of the oldest living aldermen of the city. In addition to this office, he was a member of the common council for three years, and for one year was the president of that body. He was also for many years a school director at Mount Joy, .Pa. Mr. Maurer was married at Lititz, Lancas- ter county, March 25, 1845, to Sarah E. Rauch, daughter of Christian H. Rauch, who was born at Lititz, October 17, 1826. Their children are: Charles W., of Philadel- phia, and Annie E., wife of Gabriel Hiester, of Esterton Farm, Coxestown, Dauphin county, Pa. . Mr. Maurer is a charter member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M. ; of Har- risburg Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and of Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, Knights Templars. In political views he is a staunch Republican, and was formerly a Whig. The family attend the Pine Street Presbyterian church. On the 25th of March, 1895, occurred the golden anniversary of his marriage, on which occasion his numerous friends at- tested their appreciation of his personal worth and public services by valuable gifts and hearty congratulations to him and his estimable wife. Time has touched him lightly, leaving him still active and able to enjoy life. Longenkcker, John S., warden of prison, was born in Londonderry township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 28, 1839; son of Christian and Mary (Shank) Longenecker, the former a native of Lebanon and the latter of Dauphin county. His parents have spent the greater part of their lives in Dau- phin county. They had ten children, five of whom are living : Fannie, wife of George Hoffer, residing in Conewago township, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 319 Dauphin county; Benjamin, residing in Derry township, Dauphin county; Mary, wife of Josiah Fultz, residing in Middletown, Pa.; John S., and Rebecca, wife of Samuel Moyer, residing in Londonderry township, Dauphin county. John S. was reared on the farm and re- ceived his education in the public schools of his native township. He became a farmer and followed that occupation for about twenty-five years. He has served as treas- urer of the county, and as school director and in other minor township offices. In January, 1894, he was appointed warden of the county prison. In his political views he is a Republican. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum. Mr. Longenecker was mar- ried, in Londonderry township, November 6, 1859, to Margaret Peck, daughter of Nicholas and Esther (Engle) Peck, and to them have been born six children : Simon, residing in Middletown ; Christian P., re- siding in Londonderry township ; Albert, residing in Hummelstown ; Harvey, resid- ing at the homestead farm in Londonderry township ; Mary, residing with parents ; Fannie, with parents. The family attend the church of the River Brethren. Hayward, Richard W., Jr., of the Penn- sylvania State arsenal, was born at Philadel- phia, July 1, 1840. He is a son of Richard W., Sr., and Frances (Fisher) Hayward, the former a native England, the latter a native of Philadelphia. His ancestors on his father's side were English. His father came to Amer- ica in his early life, and resided at Philadel- phia for many years. In the early part of 1840 he went to Texas and purchased a tract of land with the intention of removing his family to that country, but was accidentally drowned while bathing, about two weeks previous to the birth of Richard W. His mother died at Camden, N. J., in 1888. Their family consisted of five children, three of whom are living: Alice, widow of the late William Weston ; Deborah, widow of the late Thomas Murtha, both of whom reside in Philadelphia ; and Richard W. The latter spent his youth in his native city and received his education in Girard College. He learned the trade of fancy wood turning, serving an apprenticeship of six years at the business. He responded to the call of his country for volunteers and enlisted in the Twenty-eighth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, which was commanded by the late governor of Pennsylvania, John W. Geary, and was assigned to company D. After serving three months in this regiment he was transferred to Independent Battery B, Capt. Joseph M. Knapp, Pennsylvania artil- lery, and served in this battery until October 29, 1863, when he was seriously wounded at the battle of Wauhatchie \ r alley. He was taken to the hospital and, on May 18, 1864, he was discharged from the service on ac- count of disability, and returned to -Phila- delphia. On August 4, 1866, he was ap- pointed to the State arsenal by the late Gov- ernor Geary, and s ; nce that date has filled this office. He was married in Philadelphia, July 3, 1864, to Susan Funston. Ten chil- dren were born to them, five of whom died in infancy ; those surviving are: Catherine, wife of John Jones, Richard M., Margaret, Albert S., and Mary A., all residing in Har- risburg. Mr. Hayward is a member of the Union Veteran Legion, No. 61, and Post No. 58, G. A. R. In political views he is a Re- publican. The family attend the M. E. church. Patterson, John D., mayor of Harris- burg, was born at Williamsburg, Blair county, Pa., November 1,1842. His parents were of that sturdy stock, Scotch-Irish, the representatives of which are so numerous, and prominent in the leadership of Ameri- can society. The education and training of children are regarded by this worthy class of citizens as ships of priority and promi- nence in promoting the public intelligence and virtue. The parents of Mayor Patter- son gave their son the advantages which the public schools afford, and supplemented these by a course of study at the academy. At the same time they were careful that some systematic and continuous industrial occupation should fill up the vacations and intervals between school terms. The result was a studious and industrious youth, with some knowledge and training and a desire for more. His first employment on his own account was farm work, in the summer months, and teaching school in the winter months. Busied at these occupations, he constantly grew and strengthened in body and niind. The war came on and opened to him a new field of action. He enlisted in the army in August, 1862, and thus be- came a soldier before he became a voter. Before he had been a month in the service, on September 17, 1862, he was baptized in 320 BIO GRA PHIGA L ENCYGL OPEDIA the blood of battle, on the battlefield of An- tietam, where he received serious injury. For meritorious actiou, and conduct which displayed the tactics and heroism of the true soldier, he was promoted on the field, and made orderly to General Kane, and also to General Knipe. At the end of his term of service he re-enlisted and served to the end of the war. Upon his final discharge from the army, July 1, 1865, he came immediately to Harrisburg, and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He remained with that company until Decem- ber 1, 1874, when he resigned his position for the very, best of reasons, namely : His elevation to the highest office within the gift of his fellow-citizens of Harrisburg, the mayoralty of the city. The acknowledg- ment by the public of the success of his ad- ministration as the chief executive of the city was his re-election to the office in 1876, and the repetition of this endorsement by his election to a third term of the office, in 1878. In these elections Mr. Patterson was the candidate of the Republican party. In 1881 he was elected resident clerk of the House of Representatives. The compliment in this election was the greater because the majority in the House was Democratic, and his successor in this office was a member of that party, showing that he was chosen on the grounds of personal worth and ability, and not on party preference. He was elected sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives in 1885, 1887 and 1889. In December, 1889, he was appointed auditing clerk of the commissioners of the Soldiers' Orphans' Schools. This position he was called to give up because of the rare honor conferred upon him of election in February, 1896, to a fourth term of the office of mayor. For many years Mr. Patterson has been a member of Post No. 58, G. A. R. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men. The family are members of the Zion Lutheran church, on Fourth street, Harris- burg. Mr. Patterson was married in 1866, to Clara Morris, daughter of Israel Morris, of Reading, Pa. They had three children : Mary Emily, Jennie E., and Alice D. Mrs. Patterson died in 1889. where the former still lives ; the latter died July 4, 1864. Reuben Caveny, the father, is of Scotch-Irish extraction, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits at McAllisterville, Pa., for many years ; there he now lives, re- tired from business, at the advanced age of seventy-five years. The parents had six children, four of whom are living : Samuel B. ; Flora, wife of Winfield H. Knaus, re- siding in Germantown, Philadelphia; Han- nah L., wife of Isaac Tustin, of PhoBnixville, Chester county, Pa. ; Mary R., wife of Charles H. Halford, Germantown, Philadel- phia. Samuel B. Caveny grew to manhood and was educated in his native township. He was employed in his father's store for a time. Later, he was engaged in mercantile pur- suits at McAllisterville, Pa. In 1872 he began the study of dentistry with Dr. Bur- lin, at Port Royal. He practiced this pro- fession until 1883, when he was elected re- corder of Juniata county, and served three years. In 1887 he removed to Harrisburg and engaged in the insurance business. In 1895 he was elected alderman of the Sec- ond ward, city of Harrisburg, for a term of five years. Mr. Caveny was married, at McAllister- ville, October 28, 1865, to Mary M. Cassell, of Philadelphia, daughter of Franklin and Eliza Cassell. Of their thirteen children eight are living : Franklin R., Mary Eliza- beth, Myrtle C, Annie, Laura S., Samuel Brady, Jr., Nellie 0. and Marguerite. Five children died in infancy. Mr. Caveny served as justice of the peace of Patterson, Juniata count}', for ten years. He is a member of Union Lodge, No. 324, F. & A. M. ; Improved Order of Red Men, Cornplanter Tribe, No. 61 ; David H: Wilson Post, G. A. R., No. 134, Mifflintown, Pa. He is company clerk of the Governor's Troop. He enlisted at McAllisterville. Sep- tember 8, 1862, in company D, One Hun- dred and Fifty-first Pennsylvania volunteers, and was present at the battles of Chancel- lorsville and Gettysburg. He was mustered out of service and discharged July 27, 1863. In political views Mr. Caveny is Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Caveny, Samuel Brady, alderman Sec- ond ward, was born in Fayette township, Juniata county, Pa., September 29, 1843. He is a son of Reuben and Mary R. (Crozier) Caveny, both natives of Juniata count}', Hoy, Francis H., was born in Manayunk, Philadelphia county, Pa., June 30, 1845, son of Robert M. and Mahola (Thomas) Hoy. The father was a native of Belfast, Ireland, and the mother, of Yorkshire, Eng- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 321 land. The father was superintendent of a large cotton factory in Philadelphia county for many years. Robert W. Hoy, the grand- father, was an instructor in one of the col- leges in Ireland, and master of six languages. W. H. Thomas, the maternal grandfather, was professor of music and languages in his native city. The father died in Phila- delphia, January 6, 1854. His wife is still living and resides at Portsmouth, Ohio. Francis H. was the only child and was reared in Philadelphia up to his thirteenth year, when he removed to Schuylkill county, and in 1860 came to Harrisburg. His edu- cation was obtained in the public schools of Philadelphia, and the Boys' grammar school of Manayunk, from which he was transferred to the high school after his removal to Schuylkill county, after which he learned the barber's trade. In 1862 he enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, First City Zouaves of Harrisburg, and served nine months; and re-enlisted in company C, Two Hundred and First regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers. He was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant, and then to color sergeant of the regiment, and then to a field position on January 21, 1865, and assigned to detached duty. After the war he worked at his trade for one year, and was then em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany for several years, in various capacities from brakeman to locomotive engineer. After this he was with the Penns} 7 lvania Steel Works for a time, and then resumed his trade at which he worked until 1891, when he was elected to the office of coroner of Dauphin county, in the administration of which office he proved to be one of the most popular officers in the State. After the death of Sheriff S. F. Keller, he served as sheriff, until the assistant was named by the governor. In his politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Hoy has been the commander of Post No. 58, G. A. R., and is now aide-de-camp on the staff of the chief commander of the State. On July 5, 1866, Mr. Hoy was mar- ried to Mary M. Kammerer, daughter of George Kammerer, native of Germany, resident of Harrisburg. His children are : George K., Robert W., Francis H., Jr., and Sarah F. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. The eldest son served as president of the Society of Christian En- deavor. The second son is foreman of the Harrisburg Electric Light Works. Eby, Hon. Maurice C, ex-mayor of Har- risburg, was born upon the banks of the picturesque and beautiful Susquehanna river, in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., in May, 1846. His parents, Jacob Rupley Eby and Elizabeth Gross Eby, introduced their first-born into the city of his adoption, Harrisburg, Pa., in 1847. His career is now only to date from the age of maturity, hav- ing passed through the trials, temptations and vicissitudes of youth the same as any other city individual in this memorial epoch. Lafayette College claims him as one of its alumni. The first to enter that institution as a pupil of the scientific course, he parted from the college to take a tour of three years upon the continent. The greater part of the time was spent at Geneva, Switzerland, and Carlsruhe, Baden, acquiring the language, with plenty of leisure to visit the principle countries and cities of the Old World. His knowledge gleaned from roving and strict attention to objects and places of interest, and associations with the people, have furnished him with a storehouse of personal reminiscences, places and old landmarks of invaluable profit and immense benefit, as well as a gem to his methods of intercourse and business career, enabling him to make a comparison between his own beloved country and that of foreign dynasties. A bachelor with fixed and determined routine of daily life, merchant by profession, dating from the year 1871, of a domestic and club disposition, an admirer and patron of manly sports, upon water and land — In fact to such a degree that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, together with the the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, appointed him their agent in this district, and man3 r are the complimentary notices accorded him for his valuable inter- ference and rescue of the injured and dis- tressed. He holds the honor gratuitously, and prizes it more than the gift of the ancient star and garter conferred by .kings and princesses. Mr. Eby is a charter member of the City Board of Trade, likewise the Penn- sylvania German Society, and an active member of Dauphin County Historical Society. In 1893 he permitted his name to go before the public as a candidate for the position of chief magistrate of the city, and the result of the count proclaimed him mayor, which office he held for a period of three years, and we quote from his closing address to the councils : " My purpose in the 322 Bl GRA P EI GAL ENGYCL OPEDIA future will be to live in our community as a citizen, obeying all the laws of the Common- wealth and ordinances of the city, deter- mined to accomplish a good deed daily, and make a blade of grass to grow where none grew before." . Jackson, George W., alderman, was born in Baltimore county, Md., July 18, 1846, son of John and Rachel (Barton) Jackson. His father was a farmer and died at Greenup, 111. His mother died in Baltimore city about 1885. They had five children : George W. ; Mary, wife of Joseph Willoughby, residing in Bal- timore ; Sarah, wife of William Arthur, of Baltimore; Alexander, of Ellwood, Ind.; Eliza, wife of Robert Mummert, Baltimore. George W., when seven years old, removed with his parents to Greenup, Cumberland county, 111., when he attended school lor five years. When twelve years old his father died, and he returned with his mother to Baltimore county, and completed his educa- tion in the public schools. He learned the trade of machinist and in 1867 removed to Harrisburg, and followed his occupation for five years. In 1872 he was elected alderman for the Ninth ward, and was the youngest man ever elected to the office. Mr. Jackson was married in Baltimore, Md., in 1868, to Elmira Bond, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Bond, natives of Baltimore. They have one daughter, Elma L. Mr. Jackson is secretary of Dauphin Lodge, No. 1 60, I. 0. 0. F., and of Dauphin Encampment, No. 10. His poli- tical views are Republican. The family at- tend the Pine Street Presbyterian church. Landis, Aaron M., alderman, Sixth ward, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Newville, Cumberland county, Pa., July 19, 1848. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret Ann (Houer) Landis, both natives of Cumber- land county. These parents had a fa-oiily of six children : Catherine, wife of Washing- ton Parthemore ; Mary Ellen, wife of Will- iam Snow ; George A., Aaron M., John E., and Maggie E., wife of Samuel Heberlig. Aaron M. Landis received his education in the public schools of Green Springs, New- ton township, Cumberland county. March 4, 1864, he enlisted in company I, One Hun- dred and Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and served until August 5, 1865, when he was mustered out at Harrisburg, and re- turned to his home. He learned carpentry and worked at this business until 1875. In that year he was appointed to a place on the Harrisburg police force, and served twelve years and three months ; two years as patrolman, six years as sergeant, six months as lieutenant, and three years and nine months as chief. In 1887 he was ap- pointed as special officer of the Pennsylvania railroad. In May, 1894, he was elected alderman for the Sixth ward. He was married at Newville, January 6, 1868, to Margaret E. Diehl, daughter of Elias and Eliza (Killian) Diehl, of Cumber- land county. Four of their seven children died in infancy; three are living, namely: Charles E., reporter for the Evening Telegraph; Carrie I., and Annie M., residing at home. Mr. Landis is a member of Post No. 116, G. A. R., also of the Knights of Honor. He is a Republican. The family attend the "Lu- theran church. Hall, Samuel S., alderman of the Seventh ward, Harrisburg, was born in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, Pa., March 27, 1849. He is a son of Moses and Cath- erine (Orris) Hall. He suffered the loss of both his parents by death, when he was a child, and was thrown among relatives and strangers. His education in these conditions was of necessity limited. He was obliged to rely upon his own efforts for getting knowl- edge and information to qualify him for the duties of life. He became an apprentice to the carpenter trade, and followed this occu- pation for thirteen years, eleven of which were spent in the Harrisburg car shops. During the years 1880-1 he represented the Seventh ward in the common council. Duringthe years 1885-6-7 he was school tax collector for the Second, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth wards. In April, 1887, he was ap- pointed on the Harrisburg police force, and served continuously on the force until May I, 1895, when he was elected alderman for the Seventh ward, the office he now holds. He was married, in Harrisburg, January II, 1875, to Amanda Feass, daughter of Henry and Dorothy Feass, natives of Ger- many, but for many years residents of Har- risburg. Of their eight children three died in infancy. The living children are: Harry, born December 19, 1876 ; Blanche E., born April 18, 1879; Bertha M., born July 3, 1881 : John A. F., born July 8, 1890, and Samuel Z., born December 31, 1893. Those dead are : Lillie D., died September 26, 1875 ; "^A~v^V^*nrvvMA DAUPHIN COUNTY. 325 Lulu W., died May 5, 1887; and Beulah J., died September 20, 1888. Mr. Hall is a member of State Capitol Lodge No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., and Dauphin Castle No. 250, K. G. E. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. The family attend the M. E. church ; Mr. Hall attends the Lutheran church. Zarker, Andrew U., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 13, 1850. He is a son of Benjamin and Catherine (Fohler) Zarker. His father was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, and was a son of John Zarker, a native of Germany, and one of the early settlers of Derry township. Benjamin Zarker was a lieutenant of cavalry in the war of 1812. He was a farmer of Lower Paxton township, and served as supervisor of his township. He was an active member of the Lutheran church. He had twelve children, five of whom are living : David, of Harris- burg; Henry, ofTopeka, Kan.; Andrew U., Susan (Mrs. Simon Duey), of Harrisburg; Lucy (Mrs. David Mumma), of Harrisburg. Andrew U. Zarker was reared on a farm and educated in the township schools. He learned carpentry in Harrisburg, became foreman for Henry Shoop, and filled the same position for Mr. Cowden in the planing mill for five years. He then engaged for himself in architecture, contracting and building, which he continued for thirteen years; he erected many of the best business blocks in the city. He was, after this, en- gaged for four years in the grocery business. In 1891 Mr. Zarker was appointed high- way commissioner of Harrisburg, and served three years. In 1887 he organized the East Harrisburg Building and Loan Association, and is now its president. He was instru- mental in the reorganization of the Farmers' Market Company, and has been its president since its organization. He has served two terms as representative of the Ninth ward in common council, and two terms as ward as- sessor. He is vice-president of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Companv. He is a member of the K. of G. E., the" Knights of Brother- hood, the Junior O. U. A. M., and of Lodge No. 708, I. O. O. F. Andrew U. Zarker was married, in 1871, to Miss Hannah, daughter of David Miller, of Juniata county, Pa., by whom he has one child, Tillie M. He is an active member of Christ Lutheran church ; is superintendent 25 of the Sunday-school, and teaches a male Sunday-school class of one hundred and twenty-five members; has served as deacon, and as president of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. He is a great lover of music, and has an organized orches- tra in the church. Mr. Zarker is interested and prominent in athletic sports, and is a good "wing shot." He is a member of the West End Gun Club. Zarker street in Harrisburg received its name from him. He laid out the street, and has built many houses on it. He has also erected many houses in other parts of the city. Mr. Zarker is a staunch Democrat ; be organized the A. U. Zarker Democratic Club in 1888, and carried it on successfully through the campaigns of 1888 and 1892. Anderson, Samuel J., ex-chief of the Har- risburg police force, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., April 16, 1850. He is a son of John E. and Sarah W. (Malone) Anderson, both natives of this State, the former of Scotch and the latter of Irish ancestry. His parents had born to them twelve chil- dren, six of whom are living: William K., a general agent at Mechanicsburg, Pa. ; Bella H, wife of Willis G. Kauffman, of Harris- burg; Annie E., wife of Rev. Adam A. Wolfe, residing at Keithburg, 111.; Samuel J.; Par- ker D., residing at Harrisburg; and Ida M., wife of Joseph Gephart, residing at Philips- burg, Kan. Samuel J. received his education in the schools of his native town. He learned the trade of millwright, and followed this occu- pation until 1870. In this year he came to Harrisburg and became chief lumber in- spector for the Harrisburg Car Manufactur- ing Company, holding the position for three years. For the next two years he was not engaged in an}' special vocation. In 1875 he was appointed special police officer for the city of Harrisburg, and occupied the position for four years. In 1879 he was ap- pointed county detective, under Eli Hul- linger, who was at that time district attorney. He served in this capacit}' until January 1, 1881. when he resigned this position. For the following thirteen years he conducted a private detective bureau. On January 1,1894, he was appointed to the position of chief of police. Mr. Anderson has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Zell, to whom he was united in marriage at Holly, Pa! She died 326 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA at Harrisburg, April 11, 1872. The only child of this marriage is Charles E., born August 13, 1871. He was married again in August, 1875, to Catherine Lutz. There are no children by this marriage. Mr. Anderson has also served as marshal of the Eastern district of Pennsylvania, with headquarters at Philadelphia. He is a mem- ber of City Lodge, No. 301, I. 0. 0. F., and Encampment No. 301. In political views he affiliates with the Democrats. The family attend the Presbyterian church. Mr. Anderson was careful, faithful and just in his duties as an officer and popular with the men on the force, as well as with the citizens, who regarded him as a courage- ous and courteous officer and a worthy man. Noblet, Newton E., clerk of county com- missioners, was born in Halifax, then town- ship, now borough. May 28, 1850, son of Samuel and Susan (Ettien) Noblet. The father was born in Halifax township. Four brothers emigrated from the north of Ire- land and settled in Delaware. One of them, Joseph, separated from the others and came to Dauphin county and entered a tract of land in Halifax township, and reared a family of seven sons, of whom the father of Newton E. was the youngest, having been born in 1813. He was a cabinet maker by trade, and also an undertaker. He was a member of the first council of the borough, voting with the Democratic party until the organization of the Republican party, when he united witli that political body. His wife died February 22, 1894, and both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Their children were: Sarah, Mrs. Thomas Leibrick, of Halifax; Newton E. ; John, of New Buffalo. Perry county, Pa.; Elizabeth, • Mrs. J. J. Roust, of Halifax ; Samuel R., a painter, of Halifax. Newton E. was edu- cated in the schools of Halifax and was a teacher in the borough and township for seventeen years. In 1889 he was appointed postmaster of Halifax, and served in the office four years and four months. He was one of the organizers of the Halifax Shoe and Manufacturing Company, in which he has been the treasurer since Mr. Lodge va- cated the office. He served six years as a member of the school board, and for four years as the secretary of the board. In his political views he is a Republican, and in 1895 was appointed clerk of the board of county commissioners. Mr. Noblet is a stockholder in the Halifax Bank, of which his father was one of the organizers. He is a member and trustee of the Halifax Lodge, P. O. S. of A. Mr. Noblet was married to Miss Mary E. Spiese, of Halifax, by whom lie has one child, Harry S. The family attends the Methodist Episcopal church, of Halifax. Miller, Charles A., city clerk of Harris- burg, and clerk of the common council, was born at Harrisburg, June 28, 1850. He is a son of Francis Xavier (more generally known as X.) Miller and Elizabeth (McMillan) Miller. His grandfather Miller was a na- tive of Switzerland, and spent his life in his native land. His father, Francis X., was born in Tagerfelden, Canton Aargau, Switz- erland. He came to America in 1842, and located in New York City, where he worked at his trade of shoemakiug for three years. In 1845 he removed to Harrisburg, and en- gaged in business on his own account. He was well known as "X. Miller, the French boot and shoe maker." He was an expert at his business, having learned the trade in Paris, and did an extensive business for those days.. Elizabeth A. (McMillan) Miller, mother of Charles A., was born at Round Top, Dauphin county, Pa., January 22, 1825. His parents were married at Harrisburg, in 1847, and had fourteen children, four only of whom lived to maturity : Charles A., Mar- cellus I., Francis X. and Clotilda Regina, wife of Capt. H. A. Perkins, late of the Gov- ernor's Troop, and now residing in New York City. She was born March 28, 1852, and died September 17, 1892. Charles A. Miller received his education in the public schools and academy of Har- isburg, and is a graduate of the latter. His whole life has been spent in this city. He learned printing with the late George Berg- ner, and continued in this business for twenty years. In 1881 he was appointed foreman of the Harrisburg Telegraph, and efficiently filled this position until 1885. In that year he was elected to the State Legisla- ture, and resigned his business position, that he might be free to devote his time and strength to the duties of his office. In March, 1887, Mr. Miller introduced the Star carpet cleaning business in Harrisburg, which was a new process for cleaning carpets. He continued in that business for four years. In 1891 he w r as appointed clerk of the com- mon council, and shortly afterwards was DAUPHIN COUNTY. 327 elected city clerk, in joint convention ; he is the first and only person who has ever filled that office. In addition to these offices Mr. Miller was also a member of the common council from 1880 to 1883, and in 1882 was chosen president of that body. He was a member of the select council from April, 1883, to December, 1884, resigning this office when elected to the Legislature. He was the first chairman of the joint commit- tee of councils for arranging for the centen- nial celebration in 1885. He again served in the common council during 1888-89. Mr. Miller was married at Harrisburg, October 16, 1879, to Rebecca Mauger, daugh- ter of Henry and Mary (Hummel) Mauger, born at Harrisburg, November 28, 1856. They have two daughters: Anna M., born December 28, 1880, and Mary Regina, born March 7, 1885. In political views Mr. Miller is a good staunch Republican. The family attend the Messiah Lutheran church. German, John W., was born in Harris- burg, October 27, 1851. He is the son of Emanuel S. German, who was born in Har- risburg in 1821, whose father, Philip Ger- man, a native of Germany, came to Harris- burg in 1800, and established a brewery, celebrated for its " Cream Beer," and con- ducted it for many years. Emanuel German, father of the subject of this sketch, established the first exclusively religious bookstore in the United States, at Harrisburg, in 1841 or 1842, and conducted it till 1878, when he was succeeded by his sons. He carried a stock of strictly church and Sabbath-school literature and his store was the headquarters of theological students. He lives retired from active life. He was first a Democrat, but upon the organization of the Republican party he joined that po- litical organization, and has remained with it until the present time. He is a member of the Lutheran church. He married Sarah Jane Westfall, whose father came from Alle- gheny, and who was the proprietor for many years' of the celebrated Black Tavern of Harrisburg, and who died in this city. They had seven children: Philip, of the Harrisburg bookstore; Sarah E., wife of Rev. J. S. Detweiler; John W.; Luther ,W., dentist, of Louisville; James W., auditor of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at Pittsburgh ; Grace H., wife of Orville Cham- berlin, of New Orleans, La. ; Charles H. H., of Louisville, Ky., book-keeper ; one daugh- ter, Mary E., died in 1863. John W. was reared in this city, and was educated in the public schools. He learned the trade of printer and subsequently en- tered his father's store, and became book- keeper. In 1878 he and his brother suc- ceeded to their father's business, and con- tinued it to 1882, when he went to Dakota. Returning to Philadelphia in seven months, lie became agent for the Travellers' Insur- ance Company, of Hartford, Conn. In 1884 he was appointed special agent of the Mu- tual Life Insurance Company, of New York. January 12, 1886, he became one of the or- ganizers of the Harrisburg Board of Trade, was elected the third secretary of the same, and has served in that office uninterrupted^ since 1889. He was prominent in locating the Lalance & Grosjean Manufacturing Com- pany and other industries in this city. Mr. German is prominently identified with the P. 0. S. of A. He is active in the Republi- can party. He was married in 1877 to Miss Ida M.Wright, daughter of Theodore Wright, editor-in-chief of the Philadelphia Record. They had two children : Helen I., deceased, December 7, 1895, and John W., Jr. They are members of the Lutheran church. Cowden, Matthew B., city engineer, was born in Susquehanna township, December 1, 1851. He is a son of John W. and Mary E. (Hatton 1 ) Cowden, both natives of Dauphin county, where they spent their lives, and where they died in 1872. The father was a civil engineer, and served as city surveyor of Harrisburg for a number of years. He and his wife had nine children, eight of whom are still living : Margaret, wife of Samuel N. Hamilton, of Beaver count} 7 , Pa. ; Frederick H., of Harrisburg; Sarah, wife of Homer H. Cummins, of Harrisburg; Eliza- beth B., wife of Matthew Beck, of New Jersey ; Matthew B.; Ellen J., wife of Stephen Hubertis, of Harrisburg ; Josephine W., of Harrisburg. and W. K. Matthew B. Cowden came to Harrisburg when he was five years old. He was edu- cated in the city schools, and also attended the Polytechnic College of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1872. He engaged in the work of civil engineering, serving for one year with the Texas Pacific railroad, in Texas, since which he has beeu employed in this occupation in Harrisburg. He was elected city engineer in 1874, and 328 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for twenty-one years he has performed the work of this office with skill and fidelity. Mr. Cowden was married in Harrisburg, in 1875, to Mary H. Buehler, daughter of Charles and Sarah Buehler, a native of Dauphin county. Two children have been born to them: Nellie E., deceased, and Edward C, born in 1879. Mr. Cowden is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F. In political views he is a Republican. The family attend Zion Lutheran church. Buser, H. Wells, ex-sheriff, was born in Hummelstown, November 12, 1853. He is a son of Jacob and Eliza (Gish) Buser. The father was a native of Londonderry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., the mother of Hummelstown. The father was a butcher, and carried on his business at Hummels- town for forty-five years. He was a promi- nent man, an active politician in the Demo- cratic party, a member of the. Odd Fellows, and belonged to the Reformed church. He died in September, 1891. His wife survives him. They had twelve children : George, of Harrisburg. butcher; Annie, wife of Harry Crist, of Steelton; Ellen, wife of David Yet- ter, of Steelton; Martha, wife of Joseph Fletcher, of Steelton; John, of Steelton; Adeline, wife of James Geiger, of Harris- burg ; H. Wells; Ida, wife of H. W. Solo- mon, of Harrisburg ; Jennie, wife of Jacob Hummel; Alice, wife of Chris. Coalmer, of Philadelphia; Curtiss, of Hummelstown, and Margaret. H. Wells Buser received his education in his native town. He learned the moulder's trade, but did not follow this occupation. He was elected to the office of constable for a term of six years. He served as post- master for four years and two months dur- ing Cleveland's administration. He was clerk of the Democratic State Committee in the Pattison campaign. He was clerk in the adjutant general's office, and served until September 1, 1892. He was appointed by the governor to fill the office of sheriff, made vacant by the death of Sheriff Keller. He was one of the organizers, and is a stock- holder of the Water Company of Hummels- town ; one of the organizers and a stock- holder of the American Publishing Associa- tion, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Buser is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F. ; past national representative in Junior Order American Mechanics five years, and past State officer for three years. In politics he is a Democrat, and was secretary of the county committee for thirteen years. H. Wells Buser was married, in 1876, to Miss Sarah E. Hummel, of Hummelstown. They have six children : Frank D., Harry W., Edith, Lulu, Grover C. and William McC. He is a member of the Reformed church of Hummelstown. Rudy,C. Landts, ice dealer and ex-president of select council, was born near Harrisburg, July 7, 1856. He is a son of Joseph and Esther (Landis) Rudy. His grandfather Rudy was a native of Zurich, Switzerland. He was driven from his native land with others by religious persecution. He settled in Lebanon county, Pa., at a very early date in the history of the county. The parents of C. Landis were both born in Dauphin county, Pa. The mother died September 14, 1870 ; the father is still living, retired and resides at East Mere. He was twice married. To the first marriage there were born nine children, namely : John, a prominent farmer of Lower Paxton township; Frances, wife of Reuben H. Althouse, residing in Harrisburg; Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Strickler, of Pen- brook, Pa., deceased ; Joseph Rudy, Jr., a prominent farmer of Susquehanna township ; Sarah A., wife of Walter Trullinger, residing in Susquehanna township ; Nettie E., widow of the late Dr. D. R. Hocker, residing at East Mere; C. Landis; Mary A., wife of George Hain, residing in Harrisburg; and Abraham F., residing in Philadelphia. His second wife, who still survives, was Barbara Mumma, and to this second marriage there was born one child, Jonas M., stenographer, of Harrisburg. C. Landis Rudy was educated in the pub- lic schools and Professor Seiler's academy, of Harrisburg. He also attended the Dickinson Business College, of which he is a graduate. In 1874 he engaged in the ice business, which he has conducted for over twenty years. He is also extensively engaged in buying and selling land, and ranks among the most prosperous and progressive business men of the city. He was married in Harris- burg, October 22, 1879, to Miss Belle M. Brittain, daughter of Samuel and Melinda (Brittain) Brittain, of English and Scotch- Irish ancestry, the former deceased, the latter living and residing with Mr. Rudy. To them have been born five children, only one of whom is living, namely, Marguerite B., born May, 1887. In political views Mr. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 329 Rudy is a Republican, and has been an active worker in the ranks of the party for the past eighteen years. The family attend the Salem Reformed church. Black, Alfred T., ex-treasurer of the city of Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg, October 26, 1856. He is a son of Abraham K. and Rebecca (Clark) Black. He received his education in the public schools and the Harrisburg Academy. He learned brick- laying of his father and uncle, and followed this business from 1S72 to 1885, when he was elected to the office of city treasurer. He was re-elected for four successive terms, and performed the duties of the office with great credit to himself and with the utmost satisfaction to the public. In 1877 Mr. Black joined the Hope Fire Engine Company, and has since taken an active interest in the fire department of the city. In 1886 he was elected president of the company. In 1890 he was elected presi- dent of the State Firemen's Association of Pennsj'lvania, and represented the State as- sociation in the National convention of fire- men, at Louisville, Ky., in 1892. In politics he is* an active Republican, and takes a great interest in all matters pertaining to the party. He is a member of the Masonic fra- ternity, Chapter, Commandery, and Consis- tory, and Lulu Temple of the Mystic Shrine ; of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, the Knights of Honor, Red Men, etc. Alfred T. Black was married in January, 1877, to Miss Mary E. Fager, daughter of Albert J. Fager, of Harrisburg, by whom he has three children : Andrew K., Alexander Ramsey Speel, and Robert Fager. Mr. Black is a member and one of the or- ganizers of " The Club," and is on the gov- erning committee of the same. He and his wife attend the M. E. church. Brubaker, Charles J., chief clerk to the county commissioners, was born in the bor- ough of Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., October 10, 1857. He is a son of Henry and Mary R. (Sharamo) Brubaker. Jacob Bru- baker, the grandfather of Charles J., was a native of Lancaster county, Pa. He settled in Halifax township, Dauphin county, and engaged in farming. He was a member of theM. E. church. He had nine children: Joseph, John, Jacob, Isaac, Henry, Hiram, Benjamin, and two daughters, all of whom are deceased, except Henry. Henry Bru- baker, father of Charles J., was born in Hali- fax township. He has been engaged in farming and in boating on the Wi- conisco canal. He and his six brothers owned and conducted boats on that canal for many years. He has served two terms as supervisor of Halifax township, and is now serving his third term in that office, in the borough. He belongs to Charity Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and to Camp No. 576, Patriotic Sons of America. He is one of the original stockholders in the Halifax Shoe Company. His wife is a member of the M. E. church. They had five children : Samuel L., travel- ing for the Pennsylvania Steel Works; Amaza S., Ella F., Annie L. and Charles J. Charles J. Brubaker is the eldest of his father's children. He was educated in the public schools. He read medicine with Dr. H. R. Casslon, of Halifax, and was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., in 1882, but never practiced medicine. He became paymaster and time- keeper for the Phcenix Bridge Company, Phoenixville, Pa., and remained with that company four years. January 1, 1891, he became assistant clerk to the county com- missioners, and in 1892 was appointed chief clerk to that body, which position he has since filled with credit. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., the Harrisburg Consistory, and the Rajah Temple of Reading, Pa. ; City Lodge, No. 301, I. O. 0. F.; A. O. U. W., and Camp No. 576, P. 0. S. A., of Halifax. He is an active Republican. In early life he served as page in the United States House of Representatives. Melick, John P., prothonotary, was born in Petersburg, Huntingdon county, August 18, 1858. He is a son of Rev. J. A. and Emeline (Patchin) Melick, the former born in Light Street, Columbia county, Pa,, the latter in New York State. Rev. Melick had three children by his first wife: Mary M., wife of G. Benson Dunmire, of Philadelphia; John B., and Miss Emma, residing in Har- risburg. He married, secondly, Miss Emily Dunmire, who survives, and resides in Har- risburg. Rev. Melick, who was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, died March 22, 1886. A sketch of him appears elsewhere in this volume. John P. received his primary education in public and private schools, and from 1871 330 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA to 1874 attended Dickinson Seminary, of Williainsport, Pa., and during 1875 and part of 1876 he was a student at Dickinson Col- lege, Carlisle, Pa. In 1881 he entered the office of the prothonotary at Harrisburg, under Ehrman B. Mitchell, and remained in the office also during the term of office of William H. Ulrich, who succeeded Mr. Mit- chell. In November, 1891, he was nominated and elected prothonotary on the Republican ticket by a majority of 4,483, and in 1893 was re-elected by a majority of 6,067. He was married in Harrisburg, October 20, 1887, to Miss Elizabeth K. Black, daugh- ter of Joseph M. and Charlotte Black, of Harrisburg, and to their union has been born one child, Joseph B., who was born December 15, 1888. Mr. Melick is a director of the Harrisburg Preserving Company, and he and Mrs. Melick are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Holler, Henry F., deputy prothonotary of Dauphin county, was born at New Mar- ket, York county, Pa., September 10, 1860, son of Charles and Rebecca (Mathias) Holler. His parents settled in Hummelstown in 1876, and the father engaged in the coal, wood and feed business, which he is still conducting. Their children are : Sarah, Henry F., Charles I., William H., and LeRoy O. The father is a Republican in politics and has been a school director for three terms. The family attend the U. B. church. Henry F. removed with his parents, when he was ten years old, to Dauphin county, and was educated in the public schools of Hummelstown. He was engaged with his father in business until the spring of 1888, at which time he was ap- pointed deputy prothonotary of Dauphin county, and took up his duties at Harrisburg. Mr. Holler is a member of Hummelstown Lodge, No. 40, United American Mechanics. He is a Republican in politics, and attends the U. B. Church. Middleton, William H., city solicitor of Harrisburg, was born in Newville, Cumber- land count} 7 , Pa., January 25, 1861, son of William and Mary E. Middleton, the former a native of Cumberland county, Pa., the lat- ter of Hagerstown, Md. The father was born near Newville, in 1830, and removed to Harrisburg, where he has since been en- gaged in the manufacture of writing fluids. For the past five years he has also conducted the mineral springs and summer hotel at Newville, Pa. His children are: William H.; Margaret, wife of Charles P. Lusk, coal, wood and ice dealer, of Harrisburg ; Mollie, died in 1881, after reaching maturity, and two children who died in infancy. The The family attends the Lutheran church. William H. when two years old removed with his parents to Harrisburg, where he has since been a continuous resident. He was educated in the city schools, read law with Ex -Judge Thomas S. Hargest, was ad- mitted to the Dauphin county bar, and was later admitted to practice in the United States Circuit Court, United States Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court, and since his admission has been engaged in a general practice at Harrisburg. In 1889 Mr. Middleton was elected a member of the school board, in which he served as chairman of the finance committee, and was re-elected to the board in 1892 and resigned. In 1892 he was elected to the office of city solicitor and was re-elected in 1894. He also was a notary public from 1886 to 1894. Mr. Middleton was married, November 22, 1888, to Laura L. Sherk, a native of Dau- phin county, by whom he has one son, Will- iam S., born February 4, 1892. Mr.' and Mrs. Middleton attend the Presbyterian church. Walter, Charles P., alderman Eighth ward, Harrisburg, was born near Milltown, York county, Pa., May 8, 1863. He is a son of Henry and Angeline (Mosher) Walter. His mother died in 1872; his father still lives, and resides in Harrisburg. Their family consists of five children, namely : Henry G., Charles P., Jacob, Edgar, and Elmer. Charles P. came to Harrisburg with his parents when he was three years of age, and received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg. After leaving school he en- gaged in the butchering business and live stock dealing. He is still conducting the most extensive business of this kind in Central Pennsylvania,underthefirm name of Walter Bros. In 1889 Mr. Walter was elected alderman by a majority of one hundred and five votes, and was the first alderman ever elected from the Eighth ward on the Demo- cratic ticket. In 1894 he was re-elected by a majority of four hundred and eighty-six votes. In 1893 he was a candidate for nomination for mayor of Harrisburg, but was defeated by M. C. Eby by one hundred DAUPHIN COUNTY. and seventy-eight votes. He is a careful and faithful officer, and has all the qualifica- tions for a skillful and successful politician. He owes much of his popularity to his genial manners. He was married at Harrisburg, Oc- tober 7. 1891, to Elizabeth Foley, the daughter of Edmund and Ellen Foley. To them have been born three children : Victor Ignatius, Charles Patrichia, Jr., and Elenora Esther. Mr. Walter is a member of Bayard Lodge, No. 150, K. of P. ; Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 68, I. 0. 0. F.; St. John's Castle, No. 25, K. M. C; Camp No. 25, P. 0. S. A.; Fulton Council, 0. U. A. M. He is an active mem- ber of the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, and for ten years a member of the State Firemen's Association and Firemen's Union of Harrisburg. He is a member of the Board of Trade. He is also one of the uni- formed rank, Knights of Pythias. He is an active and zealous worker in the Demo- cratic party, and was nominated for the office of mayor by his party in 1896, after one of the hardest political battles ever waged in the city. He was defeated for election, being betrayed by those who owe their political existence to his efforts. Kennedy, George G., secretary of the board of water commissioners, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., November 12, 1864. He is a son of James L. and Martha (Barnard) Kennedy. The ancestors were natives of Juniata county, where the parents of George G. were born, and resided in Mifflin town until 1859, at which date they removed to Harrisburg. James L. was educated in the public schools of Juniata county and learned the trade of a tailor in Mifflintown. When about twenty-one years of age he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, with which he has since been continuously connected, being at present a passenger engineer. He is a member of the select council from the Sixth ward. He mar- ried Miss Martha Barnard, of Juniata county, Pa., by whom he had three children. George G. Kennedy, the eldest son of James L., was born in Harrisburg, November 12, 1864. After completing his education, which he acquired in the public schools, he became an apprentice to the jewelry business with George A. Hutman, and continued in this business until he was twenty-seven years of age, when he engaged in business several years for himself in this city. On May 2, 1892, he was appointed secre- tary of the board of commissioners, water and light department, which position he still efficiently and faithfully fills. He is a member of the B. P. 0. E., the I. 0. R. M., and the Knights of Malta. He was married in Harrisburg, June 6, 1894, to Miss Flora, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Van Ormer, natives of Juniata county, but at present honored residents of Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy attend Messiah Lutheran church. Mr. Kennedy is possessed of sound judg- ment and unimpeachable integrity, has a clear record and has given the taxpayers conscientious service. Though the rapid increase of the j^opulation of the city has imposed additional labor upon him he never complains. Since he was old enough to know the difference between the various political parties Mr. Kennedy has always been with the Republicans. Long before he was of age he was a worker for the older members of the ward and precinct commit- . tees, and so valuable were his services that he has been connected with the precinct committee since he cast his first vote. He has also served faithfully as secretary of the city committee, and never held an office in the gift of the people until elected to his present position. Mr. Kennedy is com- manding in appearance, popular in every walk of life and he has a prosperous future before him. Painter, Ebenezer Greenough, was born in Sunbury, Pa., September 26, 1826. He is a son of Thomas and Susan (Israel) Painter, and grandson of John Painter, pioneer of Northumberland county. His great-grand- father, with two brothers, immigrated to America from Germany before the Revolu- tion, and the grandfather, John Painter, served as a captain in that struggle for inde- pendence. The grandfather, John Painter, married Catherine Taggart, daughter of David Taggart, of Northumberland, Pa., and after living sometime in Philadelphia settled in Chillisquaque township, Northumberland county. Their children were: Thomas, Mary, John, Elizabeth, William, Catherine, Jacob, and Rebecca, all deceased. Thomas was born in 1785 and after reaching his ma- jority was for several years clerk in a store in the town of Northumberland. In 1812- 15 he was sheriff of the county, and served in the Legislature in 1822-23. In 1S27, remov- ing to Bloomsburg, he purchased theColum- 332 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA bia county Register, and conducted that paper until 1843. He was justice of the peace in Bloomsburg for about forty years. His death occurred in February, 1862. In 1812 Mr. Thomas Painter married Susan, daughter of Gen. Joseph Israel, of Newcastle, Del., a veteran of the Revolution. The mother died in Bloomsburg, Columbia county, in July, 1845; her husband survived until February, 1862, and died in Muncy, Lycoming county, whither he had removed. They had sixteen children, eight of whom grew to maturity. They are Joseph Israel, born in September, 1813, and died February 8, 1830 ; John, born in 1814, and died in 1890 ; William P. I., born in 1818, and died in 1895; Mary Elizabeth, born in 1820; George Latimer Israel, born September 11, 1822, and died in June, 1893 ; Abigail Green- ough, born in 1825, and died August 10, 1869; Ebenezer Greenough, born September 26, 1826 ; and Susan Catharine, born Octo- ber 26, 1831, wife of Rev. William Weaver, No. 1605 South Broad street, Philadelphia. Ebenezer G. Painter was educated in the private schools of Bloomsburg. After leav- ing school he learned chairmakingand paint- ing, subsequently he worked for some time as a carpenter. He left Bloomsburg, and lived eleven years at Mauch Chunk ; in No- vember, 1862, he removed to Harrisburg, where he has resided for thirty-four years. He was for several years a photographer. In 1870 he was appointed to the Harrisburg police force, and served two years as patrol- man, and two years as lieutenant. At this writing he is not in any active business. He was married in Muncy, Lycoming county, Pa., September 28, 1847, to Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. James and Justina (Grove) Ewing. They had five children, three of whom died in infancy : a son George, born July, 1848, died in Boston, Mass., Sep- tember 30, 1889, at the age of forty-one, and their only living child is William H., a prominent dentist, a sketch of whom follows. Mr. Painter is a past noble grand of Har- risburg Lodge, No. 68, Harrisburg Encamp- ment, and of Daughters of Rebecca, I. O. O. F. ; P. C. of K. of P. ; Ex-C. of O. U. A. M. ; past officer of Good Templars, Sons of F. T. of II., and Druids. He has always shown the deepest interest in the welfare and ad- vancement of his adopted city. On the police force he was a model officer, and was popular, because he was faithful and impar- tial, performing his duties without fear or favor. Dr. William H. Painter, only surviving son of Ebenezer G. Painter, was born in Mauch Chunk, Pa., July 4, 1853. When seven years old, he came with his parents to Harrisburg, and received his primary educa- tion in the city schools. He took up the study of dentistry, and attended the Penn- sylvania Dental College in Philadelphia, re- ceiving his degree of D. D. S. in the class of 1881. Including five years of practice pre- vious to his college course, he has success- fully practiced his profession for twenty-one years. He has practiced at Steelton and at New Cumberland, and since 1881 continu- ously at Harrisburg. He was married in Reading, December 23, 1882, to Miss Hattie B., daughter of Conrad and Sarah (Copp) Anthony, of Easton Pa. They have three children : Marion E., Sarah Anthony, and Eben G, who died December 22, 1894. Dr. Painter is past noble grand of Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, I. O. O. F. ; past commander of CincinnatusCommandery, No. 96, K. of M. ; past national representative and past national conductor of Junior O. U. A. M. He is an active member and a trustee of Lady Alpha Lodge, No. 15, Daughters of America ; and State representative of Junior 0. U. A. M., Capital City Council, No. 327, since the council was organized, with the exception of two years, when he was not a candidate. He was elected State inside sen- tinel at the Wilkes-Barre session, nineteen candidates being in the field. He made the final argument in behalf of the Garb Bill be- fore the governor and his cabinet. In poli- tics he is a Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Mrs. E. G. Painter's father, Rev. James Ewing, was born in York county, Pa., De- cember 15, 1786. He was married three times and was the father of fifteen children. For fifty years he was in the ministry in the Methodist Church, and died in Juniata county, September 22, 1861. His father, Alexander Ewing, was also a Methodist min, ister and died in York county, December 21- 1831. James married, first, Miss Prudence Manifold, March 9, 1812, and they had these children : Lydia, born December 11, and died in January, 1813 ; Jane Willson, born December 11, 1814, and died January, 1888, was married to Anthony Witman ; Alice, born November 26, 1816, and died January, 1817; Esther, born January 6, 1818, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 333 married in 1848. He married, secondly, Miss Jnstina Grove, daughter of Jacob Grove, of York county, Pa., in April, 1819, who died October'12, 1850. Their children were: John Wesley, a Methodist minister, born March 25, 1820, and died August 26, 1886, leaving two children : F. Byron and Elizabeth ; Prudence, wife of A. C. Smith, born August 16, 1821, and died August 26, 1886, leaving two children: Nerrey and Alice, both mar- ried; Elizabeth Redman, born November 5, 1822, and died November 2, 1877, wife of E. G. Painter, whose children were : George Wil- ber, born in July, 1848, and died September 30, 1889 ; Mary A., born in September, 1849, and died in July, 1850 ; W. N, born in July, 1853; John B., born in September, 1854, and died in September, 1858 ; James Ewing, born in June, 1856, and died in August, 1857 ; Agnes A., born August 22, 1824, and died September 14, 1851; Alexander Tidings, minister in Methodist church, born April 25, 1826, and died October 8, 1850 ; James N., Methodist minister, born August 19, 1828, and died in 1895, leaving three children : Charles, Edward and Emity, all married; Henr}' Whitfield, a Methodist minister, born October 26, 1831, and died June 24, 1854; Joseph Benson, lawyer, born August, 1834, and died in February, 1891, married Mary J. K. Speese and had three children: Helen M., Joseph G., and one who died in infancy ; Mary A. Holmes, Port Royal, Juniata county, Pa., born April 3, 1836, wife of George E. Hench, deceased ; William McKindra, born March 14, 1838, and died December 14, 1838 ; and Wilber Fisk, born October 22, 1840, and served in the Rebellion. Rev. Ewing mar- ried, thirdly, in 1851, Miss Elizabeth Jen- nings, who died May 20, 1873. Wilson, Thomas, of Scotch-Irish parent- age, was born in Philadelphia about 1768. He learned the trade of a printer, was a gentleman of considerable literary attain- ments, and wrote freel} 7 on the subjects of his time for the leading newspapers of his native city. In 1811 he removed to Balti- more, where he conducted a newspaper. In defense of that city, when attacked by the British in 1814, he enlisted as a private in Capt. James McConkey's company of the Twenty-seventh regiment of Maryland vol- unteers, commanded by Lieut. Col. Ken- nedy Long. In 1816 Mr. Wilson returned to Philadelphia, where he became foreman on Mr. Duane's newspaper, The Aurora, con- tributing also to its columns. He died at Philadelphia about 1828. He married Lydia Oakford, of English parentage, who survived her husband several years. Mr. Wilson was the author of a number of works, the names of only two, however, coming to our knowledge, " The Biography of the Principal Military and Naval Heroes, comprehending details of their achieve- ments during the Revolutionary and late wars," two volumes, published by John Low, 130 Cherry street, New York, 1821, and "The Picture of Philadelphia for 1824," published by Thomas Town, 38 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Wyeth, John, son of Ebenezer Wyeth, was born March 31, 1770, at Cambridge, Mass., and died January 23, 1858, at Phila- delphia, Pa. He was, at an early age, ap- prenticed to the printing business, and, on reaching his majority, was induced to go to San Domingo, to superintend a large print- ing establishment. While there the insur- rection of the blacks occurred, and all that he had acquired was lost. It was with great difficulty that he even succeeded in escaping from the island, and then only by the con- nivance of a friend, one of the officers who assisted in searching the vessels about leav- ing the port. Dressed as a common sailor and working among them, he eluded their vigilance, and subsequently reached Phila- delphia. Arriving at Philadelphia, he worked some time in the different printing establishments there, and, in 1792, went to Harrisburg, Pa., where, in connection with John Allen, he purchased the paper started the previous year by Maj. Eli Lewis, and commenced the publication of the Oracle of Dauphin, a newspaper he successfully car- ried on until November, 1827. Mr. Wyeth's paper supported the Federal views of that great party during the whole course of its existence. Its columns were open, never- theless, to the communications of all. In those days, before the principles of Republi- can rule were fully digested, man} 7 a ner- vous essay was put forth on either side of the question by able men of both parties. He was appointed postmaster of Harrisburg in October, 1793, under the administration of President Washington, of which he was a strenuous advocate and admirer. He was removed in July, 1798, by Mr. Adams' Post- master General, on account of "the incom- patability of the office of postmaster and the 334 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA editor of a newspaper." In connection with his newspaper, Mr. Wyeth established a bookstore and a publishing house, from which he issued a large number of books, the most notable of which were: Judge Henry's " Narrative of the Quebec Expedi- tion," Graydon's "Memoirs," and a music book compiled by himself. The circulation of the latter, for that early day, was wonder- ful, its several editions aggregating one hun- dred and twenty thousand copies. To this he supplemented a second part, intended especially for the Methodist Church, of which there were published about twenty- five thousand. He was one of H arrisburg's most energetic citizens, and was deeply in- terested in its prosperity and welfare. He caused the construction of several valuable improvements, which remain as evidence of his enterprising spirit and good judgment. He was one of the earliest friends of the Harrisburg Academj^, and served as a trustee, of which body he was also president. Upon his retirement from publisher, he re- moved to Philadelphia, where he died at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. His life, thus prolonged, was marked by affa-. bility and cheerfulness, and his philosophy was of practical character. He was exceed- ingly industrious, and, whilst in business, could always find something for his hands to do, and in later life, when the concerns of his printing office were transferred to younger hands, he knew how to divide his time between his reading and his social pleasures. Mr. Wyeth was twice married; married, first, June 6, 1793, Louisa Weiss, born April 29, 1775 ; died June 1, 1822, at Harrisburg, Pa.; daughter of Lewis and Mary Weiss, of Philadelphia. Mowry, Charles, was born in Litchfield, Providence county, P. I., in 1777. He re- ceived a classical education, and came to Pennsylvania about 1800, and engaged in teaching. In 1808 he began the publication of the Temperate Zone, at Downingtown, Chester county. This was subsequently changed to the American Republican, and Mr. Mowry continued its publication until 1821, when he came to Harrisburg in the in- terest of William Findlay, who was a candi- date for governor of Pennsylvania for a second term, and became editor of the Penn- sylvania Intelligencer, previously the Harris- burg Republican. This paper he eventually disposed of to Gen. Simon Cameron, who had been associated with him as co-partner in its management, in order that he might assume the duties of canal commissioner, to which he had been appointed by Governor Shulze. During his career as editor he ac- quired considerable celebrity as a political writer, and exercised a marked influence upon the policy of his party. He died at Harrisburg, July 29, 1838. He married, March 31, 1812," Mary Richmond, daughter of George Richmond, of Sadsbury township, Chester county. She died March 28, 1862, aged seventy -six years. Peacock, James, the eldest son of Will- iam Peacock and Mary McArthur, of Scotch- Irish ancestry, was born in Paxtang town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., April 8, 1788. His education was in a great measure due to his mother's care and tuition, with self-ap- plication in after years. At the age of fifteen he began to learn the printing busi- ness with Mr. Edward Cole, of Lewistown, where he remained until 1807, when he went to Lancaster to work on the Intelli- gencer. In 1809 he was employed by the celebrated John Binns, of Philadelphia, on book work, and subsequently by Mr. Dinnie on the Port Folio. While in the latter es- tablishment he became intimate with quite a number of the literati of that period, and concerning whom he has left some interest- ing "Reminiscences." In 1811 Mr. Peacock returned to Lancaster, and from thence came to Harrisburg, where, in December of that year, he started the Pennsylvania Repub- lican, which he continued to publish for about eight or nine years, in the meantime being one of the printers to the Senate and House. In December, 1821, he was em- ployed as an assistant clerk of the Senate, and in March, 1822, received the appoint- ment of postmaster at Harrisburg in place of Mrs. Wright, who had recently deceased, an office he held under different national administrations until the 15th of Novem- ber, 1846. In December, 1847, he removed to Philadelphia, where he became identified with the publication of the Evening Bulle- tin, The Sun and Neat's Saturday Gazette, which he managed with all the tact and skill of his early years, relinquishing his labors only a brief time prior to his death. He died in the city of Philadelphia on the 23d of August, 1863, and is interred in the Harrisburg cemetery. Mr. Peacock was , twice married — first to Frances C, daughter DAUPHIN COUNTY. 335 of Matthias Slough and Mary Gibson, of Lancaster, who died October 27, 1S37; and, secondly, to Mrs. Louisa V. Sims, of Mount Holly, N. J., who died in 1869. Mr. Pea- cock was ever held in high esteem by the citizens of Harrisburg, whether as journalist, or his occupancy of the postofnce for a quarter of a century. He always took an active part in public affairs, and was largely instrumental in organizing St. Stephen's Episcopal church, in which there has been erected a tablet to his memory. He was a gentleman of dignified manners, of refined culture, and a sincere Christian. Wilson, Thomas Low, the son of Thomas Wilson and Lydia Oakford, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 26, 1800. He learned the art of printing with his father, who Was a prominent craftsman in his day. In 1811 his parents removed to Baltimore, where in the defense of that city both father and son enlisted as privates in Capt. James McCbnkey's company, Twenty -seventh Mary- land regiment. In IS16 the family returned to Philadelphia, where both Wilsons worked on Mr. Duane's Aurora. Subsequently the son went to Washington City to work on the National Intelligencer. In 1828 he published the Intelligencer, Petersburg, Va., where in connection he printed the Lynchburg Demo- crat in 1837. In 1838, on the recommenda- tion of the veteran editor, Ritchie, he came to Harrisburg as editor of the Reporter, to combat the errors of the Anti-Masonic party. Upon the return of the Democracy to power Mr. Wilson was chosen secretary to the board of canal commissioners, a position he occupied almost uninterruptedly until the abolishment of the canal department in 1859. He served during this period one year as collector of tolls at Middletown and one year as deputy secretary of the Common- wealth at the close of Governor Porter's ad- ministration. He died at Harrisburg, Feb- ruary 28, 1861. Mr. Wilson married, May 6, 1824, Juliana Margaretta Bender, of Washington City. A gentleman prominent in public affairs thus summarizes the char- acter of Mr. Wilson : " He was an honest man, one of that stern, inflexible, and un- bending old school integrity, which made him die a poor man rather than become a party to unholy plunder from the coffers of the Commonwealth." Krause, David, son of David Ki*ause and Regina Orth, was born November 2, 1800, in Lebanon, Pa.; died June 13, 1871, in Norris- town, Pa. He was educated under Rev. Mr. Ernst, of the Lutheran church of Lebanon, and subsequently studied law with Hon. Jonathan AValker, of Pittsburgh, and there admitted to the bar. He returned to Leb- anon and began practice. He went to Har- risburg as the private secretary of Governor Shulze, and was admitted to the Dauphin courts, August 15, 1825. He was appointed deputy attorney general in August, 1826, and re appointed in 1829. From 1825 to 1826, with Gen. Simon Cameron, he pub- lished and edited the Pennsylvania Intelli- . gencer. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1835 and 1836. On the election of Governor Porter, in 1839, he took editorial charge of the State Journal, which he conducted with much ability. In January, 1845, a vacancy occurring in the Montgomery and Bucks county judicial dis- trict, Mr. Krause was appointed to the bench. He filled the position acceptably and honor- ably, but in 1851, when the judiciary became elective, he positively declined the office. He then retired to private life. In 1862, and again in 1863, upon the invasion of Pennsyl- vania by the Confederates, he volunteered as a private soldier in the Pennsylvania militia, although then in the sixty-third year of his age. Judge Krause married, in September, 1826, Catharine Orr, of Philadelphia, born September, 1800 ; died December, 1875, at Norristown, Pa. Hamilton, Adam Boyd, was born in Har- risburg, September IS, 1808, son of Hugh Hamilton, who was a son of Capt. John Hamilton and of Rosanna Boyd, only child of Adam Boyd. Both these ancestors were purchasers of property in 1785. both erected substantial brick mansions, and both died and are buried at Harrisburg. The subject of this notice received his first school train- ing under Misses Graham and Smith, at Second and Mulberry streets, Charles Still, Maginnes, Birkman, Hamilton, Tod, Davies. Most of his time was devoted to picking up the trade of printer in his father's establish- ment, the Harrisburg Chronicle. At this early period two late chief justices of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Messrs. Lewis and Thompson, were employed there, as well as many other gentlemen who rose 336 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA to social and political positions. Having been carefully trained as a printer, after leaving the Harrisburg Academy he was ap- pointed to a position in the engineer corps of the Juniata division of the State works, under DeWitt Clinton, Jr., as chief. The partner of his father having died, he re- turned to Harrisburg and became partner in the Chronicle, where he continued until that paper was disposed of to other parties. He was chosen, when scarcely of voting age, one of the printers to the Legislature. After spending a couple of years in an unsuccess- ful business venture in the South, he re- turned to Harrisburg, and shortly after ap- pointed to a position at Washington City ; resigned, taking control of the Pennsylvania Reporter, at Harrisburg ; after a year or two was unanimously chosen assistant clerk of the Senate, resigning that, and becoming joint partner in the Pennsylvanian at Phila- delphia with Mifflin, Parry, Joseph Neal, J. W. Forney and S. D. Patterson. When that venture closed, became, under the contract law, printer to both houses of Congress, and at the repeal of that law, which carried his contract with it, came to Pennsylvania. Again became printer to the State until 1861, when he retired from that business and became an agriculturist. He has held many municipal offices — a school director for twelve years ; president of the select council, and one of the commissioners of 1860, and of a subsequent one in 1870, to make a plot of the city of Harrisburg ; president of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, the Dauphin County Society ; at present a trustee of the Harrisburg Academy, secretary of the board of managers of the Harrisburg Hospital from the first meeting on the sub- ject in 1872, president of the board of trustees of Derry Presbyterian church, and the only president the Dauphin County Historical Society has had since its formation. Weir, James Wallace, son of Samuel Weir, who served as an officer in the war of the Revolution, was born August 9, 1805, at Harrisburg, Pa.; died March 14, 1878. He received a good education, excelled as a scholar, and his taste for study and reading drew him toward the printing office. He learned the art with John S. Wiestling, and, after his apprenticeship, spent some time in the printing house of the Messrs. Johnson, of Philadelphia. On November 26, 1833, having been chosen teller of the Harrisburg Bank, he accepted the position, holding it until October 30, 1844, when he was chosen cashier of the bank. When the institution became a national bank in 1874, he was unanimously elected its cashier, which office he held until his death, a period of over forty- four years. As a bank officer and a financier he gained an enviable distinction for his uniform courtesy, for unimpeachable integ- rity, and for ability of the highest order. Few bankers in the Commonwealth can pre- sent a record equal to his in years of service, in successful administration of affairs through financial trouble, and for such rigid honesty. But not alone as a banker was he distin- guished. He was gifted with rare social qualities and a graceful wit, which made him one of the most companionable of men. In movements for the reformation of society he was always foremost, not only giving his time and labor, but contributing freely of his means to the accomplishment of what he thought a philanthropic purpose. To the poor and lowly he was always a kind and true friend, and his charities, though not os- tentatious, were made with a free and open hand. His literary taste and ability were of high order, and he frequently wrote for the press; was the author of several religious tracts published by the American Sunday- school Union. In 1838 appeared a small volume, " Manual of Prayer," which was pub- lished with an introduction by Rev. Albert Barnes, of Philadelphia. In 1854 "The Closet Companion " appeared and passed through several editions. After his death " Home Worship," a book of prayer for the family circle, was published. In the Presby- terian church, of which he was nearly forty- four years an elder, as superintendent of the Sabbath-school for a similar period, and in every walk and pursuit in life he was active, energetic, consistent, pure in character and lofty in purpose. Mr. Weir married Mrs. Hanna A. (Fahnestock) Mahany, who died February, 1872. Wyeth, Francis, was born April 5, 1806, at Harrisburg, Pa., and died there July 2, 1893. He was educated at the Harrisburg Academy, and learned the art of printing in his father's office, subsequently entering Jefferson College, Canonsburg, from which institution he graduated in November, 1827. On his return home his father, who had con- ducted the Oracle of Dauphin thirty-five years, transferred that paper to his son, which DAUPHIN COUNTY. 337 he edited and published several years. He also entered into the business of bookseller and publisher. At the time Mr. Wyeth took charge of the Oracle the Whig party had just come into existence, of whose principles and policy he was an enthusiastic supporter. Becoming, however, tired of an editor's life, he sold out the newspaper establishment about 1831, continuing his other business until 1859, when he disposed of that. In April, 1861, at the outbreak of the Rebellion, he was placed in charge of the quarter- master's department at Camp Curtin, where he continued until the General Government assumed control over all the military organ- izations of the State. On the 20th of July, 1862, Governor Curtin appointed him one of the commissioners from Pennsylvania to visit all the hospitals in the Army of the Potomac, in the interest of the volunteer soldiers of the State, who were sick or wounded, and, as the commission reads, " to supply the wants of the suffering and needy as far as lies in your power, without infring- ing, on any of the regulations or rights of the army, and assure each and all that their condition awakens the liveliest interest and sympathy of the people and Governor of Pennsylvania." Returning home, he re- ported the condition of the wounded soldiers with this recommendation, that where it is possible " those from Pennsylvania be trans- ferred to hospitals in their own State, that they might be near to their friends and ac- quaintances." This was, subsequently, car- ried out during the continuance of the war. On November 28, 1863, he was again directed to visit the various hospitals. For a long term of years he was one of the trustees of the Harrisburg Academy, and president of the same. Mr. Wyeth was twice married ; married, first, May 29, 1829, Susan Huston Maxwell, died December 24, 1841, daughter of William and Ann Maxwell, of Franklin county, Pa., and left three sons. Mr. Wyeth married, secondly, Sarah C. Carson, who sur- vives, daughter of Charles Carson, of Harris- burg, Pa.; and left one son. Wiestling, George P., son of Dr. Samuel Christopher, was born May 4, 1808, in Pax- tang, now Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., and died May 31, 18S3, at Har- risburg, Pa. He was educated in the schools of the borough and the Harrisburg Academy. He learned the art of printing with his brother, John S. Wiestling, who edited and published the Pennsylvania Intelligencer. He afterwards worked as a compositor in the different newspaper offices at the State capi- tal. About the year 1842 he established himself in the wood and coal trade, in which he continued down through life, being one of the first to engage in it. For a period of fifty years he was leader of the Reformed church choir. Having a love for music, and being endowed with fine talents in that direction, he took special delight in their cultivation. He was an active member of the church with which he so long identified himself as its musical leader, and for forty- four years an elder. He was faithful to every trust, honest and upright in all his dealings with the world, earnest and sincere in every good work, and his memory will remain green in the hearts of those who honor him. Mr. Wiestling married Mar- garet Berry hill, daughter of Samuel Berry- hill. Clyde, John Joseph, son of Thomas Clyde (1788-1821) and Mary Dentzel (1789- 1845), was born December 14, 1813, in Me- chanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa. He was educated in the schools of Harrisburg, and learned the trade of bookbinder. In 1834 he established himself in business in Brownsville, Fayette county, Pa., and two years after started the Fayette Journal, which he continued for three j'ears. In 1840 re- turned to Harrisburg and purchased the bindery of Samuel H. Clark, connecting a bookstore therewith. In 1849 he was elected treasurer of the county of Dauphin, and in 1851 started the Whig State Journal. The year following purchased the Pennsylvania Intelligencer, uniting it with the Journal. In 1853 sold the establishment to John J. Pat- terson, and commenced the publication of the Ohrystal Fountain. The same year bought one-third interest in the Pennsyl- vania Telegraph, which in 1855 he sold to Mr. Bergner. During the Presidential cam- paign of 1856 he published the American. The same year started the Daily Herald, which was continued until 1858, when he sold to 0. Barrett and entered the service of the Lebanon Valley railroad as its agent, Mr. Clyde married first, in 1S34, Emeline Harvey, born 1811, in Perry county, Pa., died April, 1870, at Harrisburg, daughter of John and Mary Harvey, and their children were: Virginia D., Joanna II., Mary A., Thomas H., Olive L., John Joseph, Edward 338 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA W., Harvey E., and Annie C. He married, secondly, Mrs. Eliza (Jacobs) Cornyn, of Harrisburg, now deceased. Bergner, George, was a native of the vil- lage of Neunkirchen, a few miles distant from the free city of Bremen, in the kingdom of Hanover, where he was born on June 6, 1818. He came to America at the age of twelve years, and reaching Reading, Pa., he apprenticed himself to Engelman, a printer and a well-known almanac-maker, with whom he served his time. In 1834 he came to Harrisburg and worked as a compositor on the different German newspapers and journals. In 1838 he was sent by the execu- tive committee of the Anti-Masonic party to Somerset, Pa., to publish a German campaign paper, and during the Harrison campaign was sent on a similar service to New Bloom- field, Perry county. In 1841 he purchased the Vaterland Waechter of his former em- ployer, Mr. Ehrenfried. During the Know- Nothing campaign of 1854 he published the American, in opposition to the tenets of that then dominant party. The following year he purchased the Telegraph, which he soon' established on a successful and permanent basis. From 1857 to his death he was the publisher of the Legislative Record. In 1861 Mr. Bergner was appointed by President Lincoln postmaster at Harrisburg. He was removed by President Johnson in 1866, but upon the election of President Grant he was reappointed to the position, an office he held at the time of his death. During the Re- bellion his pen and his purse were at the service of the Union, while he himself went out as a private soldier in the First regiment, Pennsylvania militia, during the invasion of the State in 1862. Mr. Bergner's life was an active one, and yet apart from his own busi- ness affairs and official position, much of his time was given to the public. For many years he was one of the inspectors of the Dauphin county prison, was a trustee of the State Lunatic Asylum, vice-president of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, bank di- rector, etc. His business career was a very successful one. He died at Harrisburg, after a very brief illness, August 5, 1874, aged fifty- six years. Ringland, John, was born January 9, 1825, in Middletown, Pa., where he now re- sides. He was educated in the common schools of Middletown. At the age of fifteen he entered the Examiner and Herald office at Lancaster to learn the art of printing, with R. White Middleton, who afterwards sold the office and removed to Carlisle, where he purchased the Carlisle Herald, John accom- panying him, as also back again to Lan- caster, when he sold out the Herald, and purchased the Lancaster Union. Here he remained until 1845. In 1846 Mr. Ring- land commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Benjamin J. Wiestling, of Middletown, and graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1850. He located at Portsmouth, now Middletown, where he entered upon the practice of medi- cine; but was subsequently compelled to re- linquish it, owing to impaired hearing. In the fall of 1852 he engaged in the lumber business at New Cumberland, in which he continued until the spring of 1855, when he returned to Middletown, and established himself in the drug business. In 1860 he was elected recorder of deeds and clerk of the orphans' court of Dauphin county, and re-elected in 1863. While in Portsmouth, in 1850, a postoffice was established there, and Dr. Ringland appointed postmaster. He has served as justice of the peace, was census enumerator in 1870, and filled vari- ous borough offices. Dr. Ringland married, in 1850, Margaret E. Smith, daughter of Henry Smith, of Middletown. Egle, William Henry, was born Sep- tember 17, 1830, in Harrisburg, Pa., and the fifth in the line of descent from the original emigrant, Marcus Egle. His ancestors set- tled in Pennsylvania prior to 1740, coining on the one side from the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, and on the other from Palati- nate, Germany. A great-great-grandfather served as an officer in the French and Indian wars; his paternal grand and great-grand- fathers served in the war of the Revolution, while his materal grandfather served in the war of 1812-14. His parents were John Egle and Elizabeth von Treupel,both natives of Pennsylvania. The father dying when the sou was four years of age, the latter made his home with his paternal grandmother. He was educated in the public and private schools-of Harrisburg, and at the Harrisburg Military Institute, under the famed Capt. Alden Partridge. In 1848 he was tendered the appointment of midshipman in the United States navy, but declined the honor. At the close of his school life he spent three DAUPHIN COUNTY. 339 years in the office of the Pennsylvania Tele- graph, during most of which time he was foreman of the establishment, subsequently having charge of the State printing, which was done in the office. In 1853 he under- took the editorship of the Literary Companion as well as the Daily Times ; the latter after- wards merged into one of the newspaper ventures of Harrisburg. In 1854 and the following year he was an assistant teacher in the boys' school, and part of the time mailing clerk in the postoffice, which latter position he held until the fall of 1857, when he resigned to enter the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which institution he was graduated in March, 1859. The same year he established himself at Harrisburg, and was in the prac- tice of his profession there, when, in 1862, after the battles of Chantilly and the second Bull Run, he went to Washington in response to a telegram from Adjutant General Russell, of Pennsylvania, to assist in the care of the wounded. In September of that year he was commissioned assistant surgeon of the Ninety-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and arrived at his post on the eve of the battle of Antietam. During the progress of that battle he was ordered to the field hos- pital for duty, where he remained several days. In the summer of 1863. during the Gettysburg campaign, he was appointed surgeon of the Forty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteer militia. At the close of service with the latter command, he resumed his profession, but, in August, 1864, accepted the appointment by President Lin- coln of surgeon of volunteers, and was ordered to Camp Nelson, Ky., to examine the colored regiments then being raised in that State. He was subsequently detailed with the battalion under Col. James S. Brisbin and Col. James F. 'Wade in the famous attempt by Gen. Burbridge to destroy the salt works in Southwestern Virginia. Upon his return from that ill-fated expedi- tion, he was ordered to the department of the James, under General Butler, as surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixteenth United States colored infantry. Subsequently as- signed to the Twenty-fourth army corps as executive medical officer, Gen. Wm. Birney's division ; he accompanied that division during the Petersburg and Appomattox campaigns. Upon the return from that duty he was or- dered to Texas, with General Jackson's divis- ion, as chief medical officer and stationed at Roma, on the Rio Grande, until December, 1S65, when he resigned the service and re- turned home, partly resuming the practice of his profession. In 1867 Dr. Egle was appointed an examiner for pensions, a posi- tion he retained four years. For twenty years he was annually elected physician to the Dauphin county prison, which he re- signed in March, 1887, when Governor Beaver appointed him State librarian, the Senate promptly confirming the nomination. Governor Pattison re-appointed him in 1891 and again in March, 1894, and he was con- firmed by the Senate and commissioned by Governor Hastings. The present effective- ness of the Pennsylvania State Library, in the front rank of the best libraries in Amer- ica, is largely due to Dr. Egle's management and has been greatly appreciated by students at large. Upon the organization of the National Guard in 1870 Dr. Egle was appointed sur- geon-in-chief of the Fifth division, with rank of lieutenant colonel, and subsequently, in the consolidation of the commands, was transferred to the Eighth regiment. As a medical officer he was on duty during the so-called " Sawdust War " of 1871 and the railroad riots of 1877, as well as the Home- stead fiasco of 1892. In 1885 Dr. Egle was commissioned surgeon-in-chief of the Third brigade, which military position he now holds. He is the senior medical officer of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, hav- ing passed his twenty-sixth year of service with the Guard. Acquiring an early taste for historical re- search, during the relaxation from profes- sional duties, when he retured from the army in December, 1865, he commenced the prep- aration of his History of Penns}dvania, pub- lished in 1876, a bi-centennial edition in 1883, and of which fifteen thousand copies were sold. Principally amoug his historical publications are the Historical Register, two volumes (1883-1884); History of the County of Dauphin (1883); History of the County of Lebanon (1883); Centennial County of Dauphin and City of Harrisburg (1886); Pennsylvania Genealogies, chiefly Scotch- Irish and German (1886, reprint 1896); Har- risburg-on-the-Susquehanna (1892); Notes and Queries, historical, biographical and genealogical ; relating to the interior of Penn- sylvania; first and second series, two vol- umes (1878-1882, reprint two volumes 1894-1895); third series, two volumes (1887- 340 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 1891, reprint 1895-1896, three volumes); fourth series, two volumes (1891-1895). He has also written a large number of biographi- cal sketches of prominent Pennsylvanians, at least two hundred of which were furnished Appleton's Encyclopedia of Biography, and also biographical sketches of the members of the Constitutional Convention of 1776, and of the delegates to the Pennsylvania convention to ratify the Constitution of the United States, published in the Pennsyl- vania Magazine of History. Dr. Egle was co-editor of the Pennsylvania Archives, second series, volumes I. to XII.; editor of the same series, volumes XIII. to XIX., and also of the third series, now passing through the press. The most valuable of these are those relating to the services of the Pennsyl- vania Line of the Revolution. Lafayette College in 1878 conferred upon Dr. Egle the honorary degree of A. M., ap- preciative of his services in American his- tory. He has also been honored by election a corresponding member of a number of his- torical societies of the United States as well as of several learned societies in France and England. He was one of the founders and the first presiding officer of the Pennsyl- vania-German Society, and by virtue of his services in the Rebellion is a member of the military order of the Loyal Legion, the So- ciety of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Grand Army of the Republic. Through his eligibility from an original member of the Cincinnati, he is a member of the State Society of Pennsylvania, is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars, a member of the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the Revolu- tion, Society of the War of 1812-14, and of the Society of Foreign Wars. In addition Dr. Egle preserves his membership with the Dauphin County Medical Society, State Medical Society, is a member of the Academy of Medicine at Harrisburg, and an active member of the Association of Military Sur- geons of the United States. Smull, John Augustus, the second son of John Smull and Harriet Pauli, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., September 1, 1832. Mr. Smull's parents came to Harrisburg shortly after their marriage, and there all their chil- dren were born. The death of John's father, in 1841, left his widowed mother dependent upon her own exertions and those of the eldest son, Le Van, who was then in his fourteenth year. An acquaintance with a number of members of the Legislature em- boldened her to secure a position for him which would, in some measure, aid in her maintenance. Le Van was appointed page to the speaker, the first one known to the legislative body. In the spring of 1848 John was tendered the appointment of a midship- man in the United States navy, and would have accepted the position but for the op- position of his mother. Shortly after he concluded to learn the art of printing, and apprenticed himself at the Telegraph, then under the editorial supervision of Theo. Fenn, Esq., a noted journalist at that daj*. On the 14th of April, 1849, Le Van Smull died, and the vacant position of page was secured for his brother John, then in his seventeenth year. In 1861 the office of res- ident clerk was created. The duties of this position were multiform, not only during the session of the Legislature, but in the recess. With an energy and industry most remark- able, affairs in this department were so systematically arranged that everything went as clock work. He could tell everything relating to legislation, the progress of each bill, and to all inquiries would give the most satisfactory replies, his memory being un- usually retentive. During the closing days of the session he was ready for all queries as to the status of every species of legislation before the House, so familiar did he make himself with whatever appertained to the business of the Assembly. For a number of years Matthias' and Ziegler's Manuals were the guide books of legislative practice. In 1867 Mr. Smull enlarged the ordinary Direc- tory and Rules of the General Assembly by the compilation of the "Legislative Hand- Book," which has been published annually since 1873 as a State document. A vade mecum of information relative to the official life of the Commonwealth, it is the book of reference for all knowledge thereof. The work has been imitated in other States, and even by the National Government, but none of them can be compared to "Smull's Hand- Book" in usefulness. The necessities of legislation required the compilation of the work, and it is this necessity which perpetu- ates the labors of the lamented editor. The duties of Mr. Smull's official position did by no means prevent him from taking an active interest in every public enterprise, and the citizens of his native town hold him in grateful remembrance for the energy he displaj'ed in contributing to the advancement ■ -■ t y^<- ■ 5 ; a all - I I tion iull iair - It! ■ WIEN FORNEY. CLARENCE E. SPAYD DAUPHIN COUNTY. 343 of its industrial and business enterprises. He was largely instrumental in the erection of the city passenger railway, of which he was a director and secretary from the date of its organization. He was secretary of the Harrisburg Cemetery Association, and presi- dent of the Harrisburg Brick and Tile Com- pany. He was largely interested in several land and building associations, the Harris- burg car works, Farmers' Bank, and a mem- ber of the Fort Hunter road commission. He served many years as one of the inspec- tors of the Dauphin county prison and was the efficient secretary of the board ; was vice- president of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, in the management of which betook an active part, being a working member of committees at all annual exhibitions the past fifteen years. The foregoing are only a few of the enterprises and institutions in which Mr. Smull was prominent. Others equally as important found in him an able advocate and friend. On Wednesday, July 9, 1879, be left home for Asbury Park, in the hope of recuperating his lost energies, with the intention of stop- ping over at Philadelphia until Thursday noon. The day and night were exceedingly warm, and whatever may have been the cause, the next morning he was found dead in his bed. The announcement of the death of John A. Smull was received with sorrow at Harrisburg and elsewhere, for, as Colonel McClure fitly said in his editorial, "many a good and prominent citizen of Pennsylvania could have been better spared than John A. Smull, and his sudden death will carry grief to every part of the State." So widely known was he that not a newspaper in the Common- wealth but had some tender expression of re- gret over his death. At the following session of the Legislature memorial services were held, and several eulogistic addresses were delivered concerning the deceased parlia- mentarian, and the House of Representatives unanimously ordered a memorial volume to be published comprising a biography of Mr. Smull and the proceedings had in that body relating thereto. Mr. Smull never married, and at his death his estate went to a cousin, who died shortly after, and to his brother, William Pauli Smull. succeeding the late William B. Underwood in 1836, and continuing with it until 1845. In 1849 he removed to Lancaster, having purchased the Intelligencer, of whicb journal he was the owner and editor for fifteen years, and for over ten j'ears was mayor of Lan- caster. His son Alfred was educated in the public schools of Carlisle and Lancaster and then learned the trade of a printer in the office of his father. In the month of August, 1864, he assisted in the establishment of the Daily Intelligencer, his associates being John M. Cooper, Henry G. Smith and William A. Morton. Subsequently he became associated with the late Hon. J. Lawrence Getz in the publication of the Reading Gazette and was for a time editor of the Pottsville Standard. In 1879 he assumed editorial control of the Shippensburg Chronicle, with which he re- mained for nearly three years. He was also connected with the Harrisburg Star and Star- Independent for over seven years. He has also written much for the Harrisburg Tele- graph and other papers, and his nom deplume of " The Old Fellow " is a familiar one to the people of the Capital city. For some time past he has been associated with the Rev. Dr. Swallow in the editorial conduct of the Pennsylvania Methodist, and his Rambler sketches are very popular with the readers of that paper. He is a strong, fluent and versa- tile writer, and there are few men better known in the editorial profession of Penn- sylvania than Alfred Sanderson. Sanderson, Alfred, is a native of the Cumberland Valley. His father, the late George Sanderson, was the second owner and editor of the Carlisle American Volunteer, Forney, Wien, was born in the city of Lancaster, June 30, 1826, and began to learn the trade of a printer in the office of the Lan- caster Intelligencer when his cousin, the late Col. John W. Forney, was its editor and pro- prietor, and finished his apprenticeship on the Lancaster Examiner, under the late Ed- ward C. Darlington, a noted editor of the past. Subsequently he worked at case in Philadelphia, New York and other large cUies. Among his fellow-comnositors were Bayard Taylor and the famous "Mike" "Walsh, who was a member of Congress from New York City more than forty years ago. In 1845 Mr. Forney was employed on the Washington Union, the organ of President Polk's administration, and of which the late Thomas Ritchie was the editor. "Father" Ritchie was the founder of the Richmond En- quirer and was the contemporary and per- sonal friend of man}' of the eminent states- men of a half and three-quarters of a century 26 344 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ago. Mr. Forney was the first to collate news of a local nature for the Washington papers. In those days the Union and the old National Intelligencer were filled with editorials frequently columns in length, and with congressional proceedings and foreign news. Mr. Forney subsequently went to Philadelphia and became connected with the PennsylvoMian when it was published by Forney & Hamilton. In 1850 he went to Towanda, Bradford county, where he estab- lished and edited the North Pennsylvania.n, which he started in opposition to the views of the late David Wilmot, who up to that time had been a pronounced and leading Democrat. This enterprise did not succeed and in about a year he returned to Phila- delphia. For a short time he was associated with William V. McKean in the editorship of the Pennsylvanian, Colonel Forney having retired when he was elected clerk of the House of Representatives at Washington. Then for two or three years he was a clerk in the Phil- adelphia postoffice under the late John Mil- ler, but still wrote for the press. In 1855, in connection with Henry Hayes, he established the Belief onte Democratic Watchman, of which P. Gray Meek, the surveyor of the port of Philadelphia, is the present editor and pro- prietor. With this paper he remained until 1857, and the next year started the Central Press in the same town. In 1859 he went to Washington to accept a position in the House Library, and at the same time did considerable work for the New York Herald and other papers. In 1860 he went to Har- risburg at the earnest solicitation of General Cameron to take charge of the editorial columns of the Telegraph, and when Mr. Lincoln was elected President he went back to Washington and remained there during the exciting winter of 1860-61 as a corres- pondent for several papers, and was also connected with the House Library. He re- turned to Harrisburg after the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, and resumed the editorship of the Telegraph, in which position he re- mained for six years. Then he became one of the editors and publishers of the State Guard, the firm being Levi Kauffman, Wien Forney and Isaac B. Gara, When this paper suspended he became editor of the State Guard, which was owned by the late Benjamin Singerly, who was the uncle of William M. Singerly, of the Record. Under both administrations of Governor Curtin he was State librarian, as well as dur- ing the first term of Governor Geary. When the Harrisburg Independent was founded by E. Z. Wallower in 1876 he was its first editor. On this paper he remained for a year or two and then again resumed the editorship of the Telegraph, with which he remained until it passed into the hands of Thomas F. Wilson. Then for a short time he edited a daily paper at Steelton, but since 1883 has been the editor of the Independent until its con- solidation in 1891 with the Star by the Hon. B. F. Meyers, and held the same position on the Star-Independent until the spring of 1896 when he retired from newspaper work. Mr. Forney was an indefatigable worker and versatile writer. His style was bold and fearless, he was always abreast the times, and his editorials were read with avidity. Socially he is a most delightful conversationalist, and his reminiscences of the men and times of the past are interesting, instructive and valuable. At the age of three score and ten he retains much of the vivacity and sprightliness of youth, his eye is still bright, his step elastic and his general health continues good. Few of the Pennsylvania editors of the past or present generation have had so varied, in- teresting and eventful an experience as Wien Forney. Meyers, Hon. Benjamin F., lawyer and journalist, was born July 6, 1S33, in Somerset county, Pa. He was educated at the Somerset Academy and Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa. In 1853 he was made principal of a select school at Somerset. In 1854 he was married to MissSusanC. Koontz, of Somerset, and soon after removed to Bloomington, 111., where he engaged in journalism, one of his first ex- periences there being the reporting of a speech delivered at Bloomington by Stephen A. Douglas, on the Kansas-Nebraska bill. The climate did not agree with him, and in one year he returned to his native county, where he read law and was admitted to the bar. He at once began the practice of his profession, which he diligently pursued for a number of years. When the presidential canvass of 1856 opened Mr. Meyers determined to oppose General Fremont and espoused the cause of James Buchanan, taking the stump for that candidate and casting his first vote for the Democratic electors. In 1857 he was unanimously elected chair man of the Anti-Know-Nothing committe- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 345 of Somerset county and did effective work. In August of the same year Mr. Meyers be- came one of the proprietors of the Bedford, Ya.., Gazette and later removed with his family to the town of Bedford. Here he remained as editor of that journal for a number of years. In June, 1868, he purchased an in- terest in the Harrisburg Patriot and was made its editor-in-chief. In 1S63 Mr. Meyers was elected to the lower house of the Legislature as a representative of Bedford count}'. While a member of that body he made a reputation as a debater and speaker and his services were so satisfactory to his constituents that while absent from home he was unanimously renominated. In 1870 he was the Democratic candidate for Congress in the district composed of the counties of Adams, Bedford, Fulton, Frank- lin and Somerset, and was elected by a ma- jority of fifteen votes, overcoming a Republi- can majority of several hundred. Mr. Meyers has always been a consistent tariff reformer, and while in Congress voted for the repeal of duties on coal and salt. He was district delegate to the Democratic Na- tional conventions of 1864 and 1880, and was elected delegate-at-large to the conven- tion which nominated Grover Cleveland in 1884. In 1875 he was elected president of the Pennsylvania Editorial Association and was re-elected in 1876. During the Cleve- land-Harrison campaign of 1888 he was designated by his party to represent it in several joint discussions, and always emerged from such contests with the respect of his adversaries and the plaudits of his auditors. Mr. Meyers was appointed postmaster at Harrisburg March 9, 1887, and served one term with much credit to himself and satis- faction to all concerned. In religion Mr. Meyers is an Episcopalian and has been for years a vestryman of St. Stephen's church, Harrisburg. He has five children living : Mrs. Ellis L. Mumma, Ed- win K., Harry S., Mrs. B. F. Africa, and W. K. Mr. Meyers is now the editor and pro- prietor of the Harrisburg Star-Independent. Heller, John E., was born in 1834, in Rush township, Dauphin county, Pa. His early education was more or less limited, for at the age of thirteen we find him an ap- prentice to the art of printing in the office of the American, at Sunbury, Pa., where he re- mained until he was twenty years of age. Afterwards, for several years, he was foreman in the office of the Miners' Journal, Potts- ville. He then began the study of law, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar August 30, 1865, and began the practiced his profession at Harrisburg. His life of labor was comparatively brief, however, for he died rather suddenly at the residence of his father, in Rush township, January 30, 1866, aged thirty-two years. His remains were interred in the Rush church graveyard. "Mr. Heller," wrote the editor of the Sunbury American, who knew him well, " was a young man of exemplary conduct and good character, and with industry and good business habits he had a bright future before him." Shunk, James Findlay, the youngest son of Gov. Francis R. Shunk, was born April 18, 1836. He was educated at Harrisburg Academy, and at the University of Virginia, at which latter institution he attended a course of lectures on the science of law. Per- chance the best education he received, and that which fitted him peculiarly for the pro- fession of journalism, which he adopted, was the literary training he received by extensive reading and close study of the best English authors, and by a careful and rigid observ- ance of language and style. He wrote the raciest English that flowed from the pen of any writer for the press in Pennsylvania. His power of sarcasm was immense, though he lacked that of invective. Many of his articles which appeared in print were at- tributed to some of the most eminent men of the country, and others often obtained the credit which of right belonged to him, so modest, unobtrusive, and even sensitive was he in regard to any publicity of his name as that of the author of the articles alluded to. He died quite young, being not yet thirtj'-eight years of age, as brilliant a journalist as ever held a pen, with intellect fully ripened and a wide field before him for the exercise of his peculiar talents. He died at Harrisburg, January 20, 1874. Mr. Shunk married a daughter of Judge Jeremiah S. Black, of York. Swallow, S. G, was born March 5, 1839, near Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in the historic and classic valley of Wyoming. He was of English-Irish ancestry. Receiving his pre- liminary education in the common schools in the vicinity of his home, he afterwards attended Wyoming Seminary, and com- 346 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA pleted his education at Susquehanna Uni- versity. After his graduation, he at first entered upon the business of teaching, in which he continued engaged for five years, of which one year was passed at the seminary above named. Having decided on adopting the law as a profession, Mr. Swallow entered as a student the office of that matchless counselor, Volney L. Maxwell. Under such skilled direction he would doubtless have obtained an exact and extended acquaintance with legal lore and practice, and been fitted to shine in this profession, had not circumstances and native inclination led him to give up the law and adopt the ministry as his future calling. Having passed through the essential course of instruction in divinity, he entered the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and thus at length began what has since continued the active and useful work of his life. In recognition of his high standing in the ministry, Taylor University, of Fort Wayne, Ind., conferred on him in 1888 the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Swallow long continued active in the pulpit, filling a number of important posts in Central and Southern Pennsylvania. His high standing in the church subsequently brought him an elevation to the position of presiding elder, and for four years he acted in this capacity in the district of Altoona, Pa., a field of labor that embraces five or six counties. He has been twice elected a delegate to the General Conference of his church, the last time being during the meet- ing of this body for the year 1896. Within recent years Dr. Swallow has ex- changed the active labors of the pulpit and the supervising duties of presiding elder for literary labor in connection with the interests of the church. Four years ago he accepted the editorship of the Pennsylvania Methodist, an important organ of the denomination published at Harrisburg, which he edits with a judgment and literary skill that give its columns much weight in the counsels of the church. He also occupies the important post of superintendent of the Methodist pub- lishing interests for Central Pennsylvania. Aside from the more immediate duties of the ministry and the editor's sanctum, Dr. Swallow has taken a vital interest in the great reform movements of recent times. In his younger days, when human slavery was the leading evil in this country, he ardently entered the ranks of the Abolitionists, speak- ing his sentiments with no uncertain voice. Later, when slavery had plunged the country into war, he ranked as an earnest patriot, and a fearless supporter of the Government against the rebellion. He subsequently be- came equally active and earnest in another labor of abolition, that of the legalized liquor traffic, of which he has long been and con- tinues an uncompromising advocate. Re- cognizing that intemperance is the most active and dangerous vice in this land, and the one that leads to an endless array of crimes, diseases, and family and local evils, Dr. Swallow is an outspoken champion of the cause of prohibition of the sale of ardent spirits. His standing in this direction is so pronounced, and his services have been so useful, that a few years ago the Prohibition party tendered him the nomination for gov- ernor of the State. Dr. Swallow is an able and fluent orator, and wields the editorial pen with a trenchant power which has given him a widespread influence, not only in Harrisburg, where he has resided during the past ten years, but throughout the State. He is indeed favor- ably known throughout the Nation as a leading divine in this church, and an active advocate of the various reforms which now agitate the public mind. Ore, D. A., editor and the principal owner of the Patriot, daily and weekly, at Harris- burg, Pa., was born at Orrstown, Franklin county, a town founded by his father and brothers, whose name it bears, and was edu- cated at the schools of that borough. He attended a higher school at Upper Stras- burg, and later underwent private instruc- tion. Having an early taste for newspaper writing, before he was eighteen years old he became the associate editor of the Sentinel, a Democratic newspaper then published at Shippensburg, and subsequently removed to Carlisle. From Shippensburg he went, alter a somewhat protracted trip through the western States and Territories, to Pittsburgh, where he resided and was engaged in active business until January, 1879 ; at that time he purchased the Democratic Chronicle at Shippensburg, which paper he sold six months later, and, in October of the same year, together with his brother, John G., pur- chased and took charge of the daily and weekly Valley Spirit at Chambersburg. He continues as president of the Valley Spirit Publishing Company, in which he is the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 347 principal shareholder. Although he has al- ways taken an active interest in poli- tics, Mr. Orr has never been a candidate for any public office of profit, and says he " never will be." He is engaged in a num- ber of private enterprises. In 1884 he was appointed by Governor Pattison one of the trustees of the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Asylum at Harrisburg, which position lie resigned before his term expired. He was a delegate from the Eighteenth Congressional district to the National Convention in 1884, which nominated Grover Cleveland for the presidency the first time, and was again a delegate to the National Democratic Conven- tion in 1888 which renominated Mr. Cleve- land. In 1891 he formed a company, of which he was made president, and purchased the Harrisburg Patriot, and has since been connected with that influential journal, of which he is editor and also the president of the Patriot Company. Mr. Orr was mar- ried in 1885 to Miss Lillian J. Black, of Pittsburgh. Orr, John G., was born at Willow Grove Mills, Southampton township, Franklin county, Pa. The year in which he was born his parents made their home in Orrstown, a town founded by his father, William Orr, and and by his brother, John Orr, where he re- sided until 1865. He received his education in the public schools of that place, and his business habits and training from his father on the farm where his earlier years were passed. He was a general clerk in one of the stores of the village, and in that occupa- tion he continued until he removed to Car- lisle, Cumberland county, to accept a posi- tion in the First National Bank of that place. In 1874 he returned to his early home, and in April of the following year he engaged in merchandising until 1879, when, under the firm name of John G. & D. A. Orr, he be- came one of the editors and proprietors of the Valley Spirit and removed to Chambersburg. He is one of the founders of the Children's Aid Society of Franklin county, and by his active and earnest support has added greatly to its success. For a number of years he was the secretary, and is now the president of the society. The founding of a hospital by the society in Chambersburg, which is doing good work for the suffering, is the result of his efforts to that end. For several years Mr. Orr was a ruling elder in the Presbyte- rian church at Middle Springs, and has twice represented the Presbytery of Carlisle in the General Assembly of the Presbvterian Church. In September, 1885, he was chosen a ruling elder in the Falling Spring Presby- terian church, of Charnbersburg. In 1891 he became interested in The Patriot, of Har- risburg, and gives his personal attention to the business of that influential paner. Mr. Orr was married, in 1871, to Miss Martha M. Hays, of Middle Spring, Franklin county, Pa. McAlarney, Mathias Wilson, son of John (1802-1876) and Catharine Wilson (1812-1892) McAlarney,was born June 7, 1840, in Mifflinburg, Union county, Pa. He was educated at Bucknell University. He learned the art of printing in the Chronicle office at Lewisburg, and for a period of six years pub- lished the Potter Journal, a weekly news- paper at Coudersport. During the war he was provost marshal of the Eighteenth Pennsylvania district. He studied law with Hon. Isaac Benson, of Potter county, and was admitted to the bar February 27, 1867. In May of the same year he removed to Har- risburg and entered upon the practice of the law. From 1874 until the close of 1882 he was more or less actively engaged in edi- torial work on the Harrisburg Telegraph, and in the fall of 1883 he purchased a majority of the stock of the Harrisburg Publishing Company, publishers of the Daily and Semi- Weekly Telegraph, and has continued from that date as editor of the Telegraph and man- ager of the publishing company. In 1868 he was appointed clerk to the commission to settle the damages done by the border raids during the Rebellion, and in 1871, by appointment of Governor Geaiy, he was the attorney for the Commonwealth in connec- tion with the same work in the county of Cumberland. In the fall of 1874 he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for district attorney, with every prospect of success, when on the 23d of September he was appointed postmaster at Harrisburg, and continued in office under subsequent reap- pointments until April, 1887. He purchased for the Government the land upon which the United States post-office was erected. He was appointed disbursing agent during the construction of the building, and upon its completion in lNS"-' was appointed custodian of the building. He married, in 1867, Ada, daughter of Jacob D. Hoffman, and they have two children, Martha Worden and John Hart. Three children died in infancy. 54S BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA Liesmann, Frederick W., editor of the Pennsylvanische Staats '^Zeitung und Dauphin County Journal, of Harrisburg, was born in the city of Coeln (Cologne) on the Rhine, Germany, October 28, 1845. He received an education in the State schools, and attended college in his native city. Having a desire to see America, he left his native land in 1864, and has since made his home in this country. After a few years of hard labor he was chosen by the German people of this city to succeed his brother, Rev. Herman Liesmann, as teacher of the German school then held in the basement of St. Michael's German Lutheran church. After instruct- ing the German children for a number of years, he was elected by the board of control to take charge of a German and English branch school. He accepted that position and was teacher of that school for fourteen years. He was married, May 24, 1868, to Miss Annie Mary Ripper, eldest daughter of the late J. G. Ripper, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. They have seven children : George W., Anna C, Ella M., wife of Edward Shissler, Jennie McVeagh, Will- iam F. C, Mary H, and Clara W. T. Besides publishing the leading German newspaper of Pennsylvania, Mr. Liesmann is president of the Washington and the Teu- tonia Building and Saving Associations. He is secretary of the Germania and the Will- iam Penn Building and Saving Associations. He is also president of the German-American Union. He has been a notary public for twenty-one years. His political views are Democratic. He attends St. Michael's Ger- man Lutheran church. George W. Liesmann, eldest son of Fred- erick W. Liesmann, fire insurance agent and county auditor, was born in Harrisburg De- cember 8, 1868. He was educated in the Harrisburg public schools, graduating from the high school in 1888. Since that time he has been connected with his father's busi- ness. He is serving his third year as county auditor, two years of that time as secretary and one year as president. He is the young- est auditor ever elected. country and abroad. He passed several years of his life on a farm in New York State and also in Lancaster county, Pa. He was a bookkeeper at Mount Hope furnace, Lancaster county, for five years, and then went to Philadelphia as clerk in the Phila- delphia Bank. Later he was employed as assistant to the manager of the Philadelphia Bank Clearing House. In 1869 he drifted to Kansas for his health and remained there seven years. He was employed in the rail- road business, during which time he was eastern passenger agent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway in New York City. He was also connected with the Mis- souri Pacific railway and latterly with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway, with headquarters in Philadelphia. Three years ago he took charge of the office of the Harrisburg Real Estate Title Company while they were completing their work in this city. Last fall he formed a partnership with W. J. George in purchasing The News and has since been actively engaged in the management of that paper with his partner. Mr. Farnum's excellent business qualities have added. largely to place The News where it is to-day. Mr. Farnum is a cordial and genial gentleman and well known all over the United States, particularly in railroad circles. In Masonic circles he is a veteran. He is a member of Union Lodge, No. 121, of Philadelphia, and of Weidle Chapter, of Lebanon, Pa. Farnum, Henry, was born in the city of Philadelphia in theyear 1845. He is the son of Henry and Caroline Farnum, formerly of Providence, R. I. His father was a prominent wholesale dry goods merchant in that city. Mr. Farnum received his education in this George, William J., of the firm of George & Farnum, sole proprietors and publishers of The Neivs, was born in Albany, N. Y., August 6, 1847. He was educated in the public schools and private academies of that city. At the age of sixteen years he entered the Union army and served until the close of the Civil war, being finally mustered out in July, 1865. During the war Captain George was cor- respondent in the field for several news- papers, among them being the well-known Albany Journal. He took an active part in the campaign of the Army of the Potomac, although not a voter, in the memorable Lin- coln-McC'lelland presidential contest in 1864. He distributed thousands of pamphlets and circulars on which were printed the plat- forms of the parties. These circulars had as much as any one other agency to do with the large Lincoln vote, owing to the stand taken bj' the Republicans on the war, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 349 the neglect of the Democrats to uphold the Union, and their declaration that "the war was a failure." At the close of hostilities the Captain set- tled in the South and for many years was located in Virginia, where he took an active part in politics, being chairman of the Re- publican city committee of Richmond when he left there in 1S77 for Harrisburg. In Richmond he was connected with various newspapers, and also acted as special corres- pondent for a number of northern papers during the reconstruction days. His letters at that period were very interesting, owing to the great efforts made to make the South solid for Democracy — no matter what the means used. Since Captain George resided in this city — up to July 1 of this year — he was connected with the Brainerd & Armstrong Company, the celebrated silk manufacturers of New London, Conn. His son, Thomas G. George, took his place with the above company on that date in order to allow Captain George to give his undivided time and attention to The News. The Captain served the city as council- man in both branches and is one of its most active and progressive citizens. He has been and is connected with a number of leading enterprises and is an up-to-date business man. He is a member of a number of organizations and a leader in the Republican politics of the State capital. He was married at Albany, N. Y., Janu- ary 20, 1867, to Miss Annie Henley, daugh- ter of Robert and Jennie Henley, of Albany, where Mrs. George was born. To their union have been born two children, Thomas G. and Jennie B., both residing in Harrisburg. He also has two grandchildren residing with him, Annie M. and Gertrude Goodwin. The father of Mr. George is deceased ; his mother still survives and resides in Binghampton. Spa yd, J. W., born December 10, 1847, be- longs to one of the oldest and best known I'll families in Dauphin county, and is the only son of Jonathan Spayd, a well-known busi- ness man and retired farmer. He attended an academy at Berrysburg and a college at Selins Grove, Pa. After devoting more than twenty years of his life to the teacher's pro- fession, he entered the publishing business with E. L. Kellogg & Co., New York and Chicago, as manager of the firm's extensive business in Pennsylvania. This firm pub- lishes the Teacher's Institute, New York School Journal, and Primary Education, as well as a large list of teacher's educational works. He is also connected with the S. M. Hess & Bro. Fertilizer Company of Reading and Philadelphia. He has two sons, Clarence E., editor of the Harrisburg Star-Independent, and Charles H., a student at Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, Pa. He lives at No. 45 North Thirteenth street, Harrisburg. Before removing to the Capital city he was for many years postmaster at Carsonville, Dauphin county. His father succeeded him as postmaster when he left that locality. Mr. Spayd has always been a Republican, as has also been his father, who for forty years or more figured prominently in the county politics. Father and son are Lutherans, the latter being a member of Memorial Lutheran church, Fifteenth and Shoop streets, Harris- burg. Jonathan Spayd was born July 25, 1825, and spent fifty-seven years of his life in this county, all but a few years having been a resident on his fine farm in Powell's Valley, near Carsonville. Recently he and wife removed to Harrisburg, making their home with their son John W., his health having begun to fail. For more than forty years he was an officer of the Lutheran church near his home, and both gentlemen are highly respected citizens. Jones, Thomas MacDowell, associate edi- tor of the Harrisburg Daily Telegraph, was born in Hollidaysburg, Blair county, August 31, 1850. His father was Uriah James Jones, the historian, author and journalist, who in 1860 removed to Harrisburg. Mr. Jones was educated in the public schools of Har- risburg, and in 1867 started to learn the trade of printer. After finishing his trade he secured a situation in the composing room of the Telegraph under the late George Berg- ner in 1872, and at various times from 1875 to 1877 acted as city editor. In July, 1877, he succeeded John G. Ingram as the city editor, and has been on the staff of the paper ever since. Mr. Jones is a correspondent for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago and New York newspapers, and during the ses- sion of the Legislature he is engaged as re- porter in that body. His acquaintance with public men is very large. When twelve years old Mr. Jones enlisted in the army, joining the unattached company of Capt. DeWitt C. James, of Warren, which was camped in Harrisburg at the time, serving 350 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA eighteen months. Unfortunately, while he was enlisted he was not mustered, and as a consequence his name does not appear on the rolls. He married, in June, 1890, Miss Mabel Cronise, of Toledo, Ohio, and has one daughter, Dorothea. Mumma, Ellis Lewis, is the youngest child of the late Hon. David Mumma and was born in Harrisburg in 1854. During his early boyhood he attended the Harris- burg Academy, then, as now, conducted by Prof. Jacob Seilev. At sixteen he was sent to Bryant and Stratton's Business College, in Philadelphia ; completing the course he re- turned to Harrisburg, where, at the age of seventeen, he was given a clerkship in the State Bank. One year later he entered the Peal Estate Savings Bank. So thoroughly conversant did the young man become with the business that at the death of the cashier, Mr. Landis, he was, at the early age of twenty-two years, made cashier of the bank. There was thrilling experience ahead for the young man on account of the financial panic of 1877, which was then impending. As it was impossible, with banks failing all around, to make money, the directors concluded to close out the concern, the young cashier running affairs so smoothly that each de- positor was paid to the last cent, in spite of the stringency of the times. Until May, 1883, Mr. Mumma was manager of the Har- hurg Daily Patriot, when he was appointed draughtsman in the department of Internal Affairs, by Secretary J. Simpson Africa. At the expiration of Mr. Africa's term Mr. Mumma was again connected with the Pa- triot, at the same time dealing in the real estate business. During October, 1893, he became publisher of the Morning Call, which built up a wide circulation through the pub- lisher's philanthropic spirit. During the business depression of 1893 and 1894 Mr. Mumma appealed through the columns of his journal to the public-spirited and chari- tably inclined, and through these means fed hundreds of starving people through that disastrous time. Mr. Mumma is married to a daughter of Hon. B. F. Me.yers and has two interesting children, Winifred and Ben- jamin Meyers Mumma. Witman. The grandfather, Christopher, was a tanner by trade and had a family of .three sons. The parents were both natives of New York, the father being born there in 1823. He was engaged in farming and in the lum- ber business during his entire life. He was married to Miss Margaret Putman, by whom he had six children, of whom but two sur- vive: Smith, in the lumber business, Gundan, Pa., and R. E. He died April 13, 1895. R. E. attended the public schools until seven- teen years of age, when he went to New York and taught school at Caneville for two years. In 1881 he began selling books, and soon received a good position with the Penn Publishing Company. He was afterwards taken in as a partner and continued in the firm four j'ears, when he withdrew and es- tablished the firm of R. E. Witman and Company in 1891, at Harrisburg, in which he is interested at the present time. He was married, February 14, 1884, to Miss Mutam Beecher, daughter of Lyman and Susan (Kimble) Beecher, and a distant relative of Henry Ward Beecher, of New York. Their children are: Grace M., Fanny M., and Harry E. Mrs. Witman's parents were both natives of New York and had a family of three children : Bertha, Mutam, and Mabel. The mother still survives and re- sides in New York. In politics Mr. Witman is a Republican and he is a member of the Grace Methodist church. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Witman were members of the Baptist church. Witman, R. E., publisher, No. 103 North Second street, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in the State of New York, February 3, 1858, and is the son of D. S. and Margaret (Brewer) Stackpole, E. J., city editor of the Daily Telegraph, was born in McVeytown, Mifflin county, Pa., January 18, 1861, son of the late E. H. H. and Margaret (Glasgow) Stackpole. His father successfully conducted a wagon manufacturing establishment and black- smith shop for several years. He served one term in the Pennsylvania Legislature, and died in 1890, in office, holding at that time the position of superintendent of the public buildings and grounds. E. J. Stackpole is one of eight living children of a family of eleven. He received a common school edu- cation, and learned the trade of a printer in the office of the McVeytown Journal. He subsequent^ 7 spent three years as editor and publisher of the Orbisonia Dispatch, being associated with B. F. Ripple. In 1S83 Mr. Stackpole became assistant foreman of the Harrisburg Telegraph. Later he was em- ployed as a reporter for this journal and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 351 eventually was promoted to the important position of city editor. He has been for several years, and is now a correspondent for a number of newspapers in New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He isan active Republican and has been commander of several leading clubs, among which were the Harrisburg Invincibles. He is also a veteran of the famous " City Grays," National Guards of Pennsylvania. He belongs to Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M. Mr. Stack pole was married to Miss Kate Hummel, a daughter of the late Albert Hummel, for many years a prominent shoe merchant of Harrisburg. They have three children : Catherine H., Margaret and Edward J., Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stackpole are members of the Covenant Presbyterian church, in which he is a deacon. Spayd, Clarence E., editor of the Harris- burg Star- Independent, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., December 9, 1869, and is a son of John W. Spayd and a grandson of Jona- than Spayd. Like so many young men of ambition lie has had a remarkably success- ful experience in all his undertakings. At five years of age he was sent to the district school at Carsonville, in the upper end of this county. In 1880 he entered the Millers- ville (Pennsylvania) State Normal School, and it was while at that institution that he became interested in penmanship, which re- sulted in his being the recognized expert in writing in the school. After spending several years at that institution, during which time he pursued a number of scientific studies, and a special course marked out by his own inclinations, he followed a line of reading embracing all branches of science and litera- ture. It was during his school days that he made the acquaintance of Miss Edith A. Mooney, a talented and ambitious young lady, who eventually became his wife. Mr. Spayd spent three years in teaching, devoting the last year to the schools of Man- heim, Lancaster county, Pa., as assistant principal. Having gained considerable prominence as a penman, he was tendered several positions by leading schools of the country to teach the art, but preferring another field of work he accepted the posi- tion as city editor of the Harrisbwrg Inde- pendent. When the Star was consolidated with that paper he continued to fill that position. It was during the first years of his newspaper career that the series of arti- cles on penmanship which he had been con- tributing for several years to the Popular Educator, an educational magazine published in Boston and Chicago, gained so much popularity with teachers of the United States that the publishers prevailed upon him to write a book on the subject. Shortly after- wards, by working during his leisure hours, a book of several hundred pages, entitled " Complete Manual of Commercial Penman- ship," made its appearance. It sprung into popularity at once, and Mr. Spayd became well known as an author of pronounced ability among the leading educators of the country. He has been a life-long Lutheran and is a prominent member of Memorial Lutheran church at Fifteenth and Shoop streets, Har- risburg, where he is closely identified with Sunday-school work, having a class of young women. He is also business manager of the Memorial Lutheran, a monthly journal pub- lished in the interests of the above church. Mr. Wien Forney, the venerable editor and famous war correspondent, retiring from the editorial chair of the daily and weekly Star- Independent, which he filled for so many years, Mr. Spayd succeeded him and now holds that responsible position. This paper has a very large circulation in Central Penn- sylvania and is in a very prosperous condi- tion. As the editor of this well-known news- paper he has shown his capabilities as a writer and made friends for the paper by his fair manner in treating all classes, and hon- estly advocating the best interests of the people. Although but twenty-six years of age he was elected to common council from the Second ward in the spring of 1896. Pie has always been a staunch Republican and is identified with several local interests, one of which is the Commonwealth Building and Loan Association, of which he is a director. He is known for his kind, generous disposi- tion, and his lively nature, pleasing conver- sation, and courteous and affable manner make him a favorite with all who are brought in contact with him. His residence at 1611 Swatara street is one of the cosiest in East Harrisburg, being surrounded by a beautiful lawn and attractively built. In his library, surrounded by his books and with his wife and daughter, he spends most of his time after leaving the Star-Independent office. He is a liberal contributor to many magazines as well as some of the leading metropolitan newspapers of the country. The Chicago 352 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Times-Herald is one of his leading western papers. His acquaintance with well-known educational as well as business and profes- sional men has been of inestimable value to him in his successful career. McCready, Duncan, editor of the Tele- gram, was born at Rajahmundry, India, De- cember 24, 1870. His father was inspector of ordnance in the British army, having gone to India at the outbreak of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Mr. McCready came to this country in 1883, and received his edu- cation at Thiel College, Greenville, Pa. He commenced newspaper work on the Warren Mirror, then he served for a year as night editor of the Johnstown Democrat. In 1894 he became a member of the local staff of the Pittsburgh Leader. He assumed editorial charge of the Sunday Telegram under the new management. Plunket, William, M. D., frequently called Lord Plunket, was a native of Ireland, born about 1720. Little is accurately known of his early life, save that he studied medi- cine, graduating from the university at Dub- lin, and emigrated to America. He first settled at Carlisle, where he practiced his profession until probably the breaking out of the French and Indian war, into which service he entered. He was commissioned lieutenant in Capt. John Hambright's com- pany in Col. William Clapham's battalion, June 12, 1756. In the Bouquet campaign of 1764 he was surgeon of the Second bat- talion, commanded by Col. Arthur Clayton, his commission bearing date September 7, 1763. For this service he participated in the Provincial land grants on the West Branch, receiving from the Proprietaries six hundred acres of land in Buffalo Valley. About 1770 he removed to what was subsequently North- umberland county, locating a little above Chillisquaque creek, which he termed "The Soldier's Retreat," and became possessed of a large estate. He was one of the leaders in the so-called Pennamite war at the outset of the Revolution. A brief account of his ex- pedition to Wyoming is found in " Annals of Buffalo Valley," by Hon. John Blair Linn, pp. 87-8. At the beginning of the war for independence he entered heartily into the contest, and was commissioned colonel of the Second battalion of Northumberland county associators in March, 1776, but for some cause or another, possibly at the insti- gation of his Wyoming enemies, he was ar- rested as being inimical to the principles of the Revolution. He was afterwards released as nothing treasonable could be proved against him. Sabine, in his " American Loyalists," imputes crimes to Colonel Plun- ket which he had neither fact or foundation for. At the close of the war he removed to Sunbury, where he died in the earlv part of May, 1791. Dr. Plunket married Esther Harris, daugh- ter of John Harris, of Harris' Ferry, and sis- ter of the founder of Harrisburg. . Of a large family of children only four daughters reached maturity. Of these, Elizabeth mar- ried Samuel Maclay, afterwards a senator in Congress and a brother of William Maclay, who married his cousin, Mary Harris. Isa- bella Plunket married William Bell, of Elizabeth, N. J. Margaret Plunket married Isaac Richardson, of New York State, and Esther Plunket married her cousin, Col. Robert Baxter, of the British army. De- scendants of the first named have been very prominent in public affairs in Pennsylvania for at least a century. Bricb, Innis, M. D., the son of Brice and Elizabeth Innis, was a native of Hanover, born in 1751. He received a good education, studied medicine at Philadelphia, and was in the beginning of a successful practice when the war of the Revolution broke out. He was commissioned a hospital surgeon in the Continental service, took ill dur- ing the cantonment at Valley Forge in De- cember, 1777, returned home and died on the 2d of January, 1778, aged twenty-six years. He is buried in Hanover graveyard. His father, Brice Innis, Sr., born in 1711, an early settler in Hanover, was so shocked by the sudden death of his son that he died a few weeks afterwards, on February 18, 1778. Mrs. Elizabeth Innis, born 1715, died Janu- ary 3, 1788. Besides Dr. Brice Innis they had: Ann, married Irwin; Rachel, mar- ried David Sterrat ; Dr. James, who was a surgeon of the Pennsylvania Line ; Elizabeth, married John Gilchrist; and Mary, married Col. Timothy Green. Simonton, William, M. D., was born 1755, in county Antrim, Ireland ; died April 24, 1800, in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. He was brought to this country at the age of ten by his uncle, the Rev. John Simon- ton, pastor of the Great Valley Presbyterian DAUPHIN COUNTY. 353 church, in Chester county, Pa. Under the direction of this uncle he received his aca- demic and professional education. Soon after completing his medical course he en- tered upon the practice of his profession, but at what place is unknown. In 1784 he pur- chased a tract of land called : ' Antigua," con- taining one hundred and eighty-two acres, situated in West Hanover township), from Joseph Hutchison. Upon this farm he re- sided all his life. All the traditions which have reached us concerning his standard as a physician, a man. and a Christian, are highly favorable. A fitting testimonial to his life, labors and character was prepared by the Rev. James Snodgrass, pastor of Han- over church, and delivered on the occasion of his funeral. His remains are interred in old Hanover graveyard. Mr. Simonton married, November 17, 1777, Jean Wiggins, daughter of Dr. John Wiggins, an officer of the Revolution. She was born in 1756 in Paxtang, Lancaster count}', Pa., and died October, 1824, and buried by the side of her husband. Luther, John, was a native of Freuhlin- gen, German}', born on the 1st of April, 1756. In his youth he came to America, and with either his parents or friends located in Virginia, me studied medicine, and married in that State, coming to Harrisburg in 1785, the year it was laid out, purchasing the lot now occupied by the Harrisburg Na- tional Bank and the house adjoining, the latter of which he erected. Here he at once began his profession, which proved a suc- cessful one. He was chosen at the first elec- tion held under the charter given the bor- ough, one of the burgesses, and subsequently served as a member of the town council, of which body he was at one time president. From the " Reminiscences of an Octoge- narian," we have this description of Dr. Luther: "He was a man somewhat resem- bling the great reformer, Martin Luther, if I dare judge from the printed representation I have seen of the latter. He was of medium height and proportionately stout. He was a very pleasant man and agreeably received whenever he entered company. He carried a snuff box and made frequent use of its contents. He wore black cloth coal, vest and breeches, with buckles on his shoes. He was popular as a physician and esteemed highly for his skill. He wore his hair in a cue, a's was common in the early times of Harrisburg, but wherever he went there was healing in the creak of his shoes. When he felt your pulse, told you to put out your tongue, and smelled the ivory on the top of his cane, you might be sure he was hunting for a fever, or something direful, that might require a dose of calomel and jalap . . . Dr. Luther was of a jovial disposition, and it was said, as was the custom of those days when anti-fogmatics was necessary to keep off fever and ague, that he ' didn't object to his patients taking a little tansy bitters in the morning.' His practice was extensive." Dr. Luther died at Harrisburg on Monday, January 28, 1811, in his fifty-fourth year. Dr. Luther married, May 21, 1779, Bar- bara Weaver, of Philadelphia. She was probably the mother of all his children. The doctor subsequently married Eva His- ser, born in 1766, died at Harrisburg, Wed- nesday, August 15, 1804. Dr. Luther had four children : Catharine, Cornelius, Martin, and John. All of his sons became physicians. Drs. Cornelius and Martin remained at Har- risburg, and succeeded, in a great measure, to their father's practice. Cornelius died quite young and Martin April 29, 1829, aged forty-five years. Dr. John Luther set- tled in New Holland, Lancaster county; mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Diller, and raised a large family. Catharine Luther married Dr. King, of Hummelstown, and on becoming a widow married Judge William Lyon, of Cumberland county. The remains of Dr. Luther, his wife and two sons are in- terred in the Harrisburg cemetery. McCammon, James, of Scotch ancestry, was a native of the county Down, Ireland, born about 1778. He was educated at Edin- burgh, and received his degree of doctor of medicine at the university of that city. He subsequentl}' served two years in the London Hospital, under that celebrated physician. Dr. Fordyce. He came to the United States about 1804, and located at Newville, in Cumberland county, where he had a very general and extensive practice. In Septem- ber, 1811, he removed to Middletown, where his brother John resided and was postmaster — at that period a preferable field to the Cumberland Valley — and was very success- ful. He died at Middletown on the 7th of November, 1815, and was buried in the old Presbyterian graveyard on High street, in that borough. He left a wife and three chil- dren, who afterwards removed to Zanesville, 354 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Ohio. Dr. McCammon was a skillful sur- geon, and ranked high in his profession. Socially he was agreeable in conversation and of refined manners. Verbkke, James C, M. D., was born in Holland, in the year 1785. His father was a native of that country, and his mother was born in Yorkshire, England. The son was educated for the ministry, but afterwards studied medicine at the university at Leyden, where the two degrees of doctor of medicine and of pharmacy were conferred upon him. After finishing his course he entered the French army as physician, and through the efforts of his father was assigned to the regiment commanded by Colonel Leh- manowsky, a friend and acquaintance, with the request that he should have a watchful care over him. The doctor remained with the regiment in all its memorable campaigns, being always employed in the provisional military hospitals, performing the duties of the two branches of the profession only, as persons were not allowed to practice more than such as were inseparable from the other, so that each might thoroughly under- stand his calling, and be enabled to gain a livelihood. In consequence of this condi- tion of things he never was on the field of battle, but was always engaged in administer- ing to the sick. Even at the battle of Waterloo, when the hospital was taken and retaken six times in one day by the English and French, he saw nothing of the fight. After that sanguinary and decisive conflict, when the star of Napoleon had set, he en- tered the Dutch navy as a physician, on board a man-of-war, where he remained two j'ears and then resigned. Afterwards, being detected in a plot, in which Colonel Leh- manowsky was also engaged, to carry off Napoleon to St. Helena, they had to flee the country, when he was helped by friends to reach England, and was engaged by the celebrated Scotch navigator, John Arrow- smith, as physician on board of his vessel, then about making a trip to America, which landed at Philadelphia in 1817. The port physician, Dr. Perkins, after examining his letters of reference and his diploma, immedi- ately gave him a situation as clerk in his drugstore. Miss Gertrude Kemmelar, hav- ing come to America to visit a brother, and landing at Philadelphia, chanced to call at the drugstore on Second street, near Callow- hill, with a prescription, when both coming from the same country, and the docter being addressed in his own language, an acquaint- ance was formed, and in 1818 they were married at the house of John Dillinger, a friend, with whose family Miss Kemmelar stopped. In the year 1819 they removed to Harrisburg, where the doctor opened a drug- store on Market square in the house of John Norton, and practiced medicine in the coun- try and all the surrounding towns, traveling as far as Halifax, Middletown, and other places, on horseback, through which he be- came universally known, some of the oldest inhabitants still remembering him. After a few years of practice he relinquished it, to enter into other business, and was successful in gaining a considerable estate. Mrs. Ver- beke died in 1855, and Dr. Verbeke in 1856, leaving two children, William K. and Margaretta Dillinger, who married The- ophilus Fen it. Auchmuty, Robert, M. D., the son of Sam- uel Auchmuty, was born near Sunbury, North- umberland county, Pa., in the year 1785. He was descended from an old Celtic family of Scotland. Robert Auchmuty, the first of the American family of that name, an emi- nent lawyer, was in practice at Boston, Mass., as early as 1719. He died in ]'/50, leaving several children. Among these, Robert, who in 1767 became judge of the Court of Admi- ralty at Boston; Samuel, who was rector of Trinity church, New York City; and Arthur Gates. The latter came to Pennsylvania as early as 1765, and located in then Lancaster county. In that year we find him commis- sioned as an Indian trader, " with permission to trade with the natives at Penn's creek, Shamokin, and such other forts as may by his Majesty or the Provincial authorities be established." He first settled at the mouth of Penn's creek, on the Isle of Que, and from thence removed to the opposite side of the Susquehanna, a few miles below Fort Augusta, in what is now Lower Augusta township, Northumberland country. During the war of the Revolution, Samuel Auchmut}', one of his sons and father of the doctor, entered the patriot army and was in service from the winter at Valley Forge until the close of the war. The veteran's remains rest in the old burial ground at Millersburg unmarked, and the spot unknown. Dr. Robert Auchmuty re- ceived a good education, studied medicine, and began the practice of his profession at Millersburg about 1830-31. Apart from the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 355 duties of his profession he served many years as a justice of the peace, being first commis- sioned by Governor Ritner. He was an en- terprising, active citizen, and a warm advo- cate of the common school system, when that noble measure was adopted, and was a gen- tleman beloved and respected by his fellow- citizens. He died at Millersburg in 1849, at the age of sixt}'-four, and is buried in the new cemetery at that place. He was the father of the late S. P. Auchmuty, of Millers- burg. Reily, Luther, M. D., the seventh son of Capt. John Reily, of the Revolution, and Elizabeth Myers, was born October 7, 1794, at Meyerstown, Dauphin, now Lebanon county, Pa. On the death of his father he came to Harrisburg, and shortly after began the study of medicine with Dr. Martin Lu- ther. In the war of 1812-14 he marched as a private in Capt. Richard M. Grain's com- pany of volunteers to Baltimore, subse- quently being detailed as assistant surgeon. At the close of the war he resumed the prac- tice" of medicine at Harrisburg, and subse- quent.ly was at the head of the profession there. Although not taking an active part in politics, he was more or less prominent in public affairs. He was elected to and served as member of the Twenty-fifth Con- gress. Dr. Reily died at Harrisburg on February 20, 1854, deeply lamented by the community ^ who appreciated him as "the good doctor." His wife Rebecca, daughter of Henry Orth, survived her husband only a few months. Their children were Eliza- beth, died unmarried, Emily, married Dr. George W. Porter, John W., Dr. George W., and Caroline. Keagy, John M., M. D., was born in Mar- tic township, Lancaster county, Pa., about the year 1795. He was of German descent on the maternal side, the name of his mother's family being Litzenberg. He re- ceived a classical education, studied medi- cine and graduated in 1817. In 1819 he published a series of educational articles in the Baltimore Chronicle, which were reprinted at Harrisburg in 1824, in an octavo pamph- let of thirty-eight pages. In 1827 Dr. Keagy became principal of the Harrisburg Academy, and during the same year published his "Pestallozian Primer," a work made up largely of the more modern object-lessons, but under the name of "Thinking Lessons, and Lessons in Generalization." By this method, as soon as the child knows a vowel and a consonant, he is taught to spell and read the syllables which they form. In the introduction the author advocated the teach- ing of a child to read words, "as if they were Chinese syllables," and without a pre- vious knowledge of the letters, a practicable mode which avoids the absurdity of telling a child that see a tea (which should spell seat) spells cat. He remained at Harrisburg about two years, when he went to Philadel- phia to take charge of the Friends' High School. Shortly before his death, which oc- curred at Philadelphia in the winter of 1836- 37, and is buried in Laurel Hill cemetery. Dr. Keagy was elected professor of the lan- guages in Dickinson College, but did not live to act. Besides being a classical scholar, the Doctor knew Hebrew, German ami French ; he knew the principles of me- chanics, and insisted that steam boilers should have more fire surface. Had he been brought up as a machinist, he would have invented tubular boilers, having constructed a copper model composed partly of tubes. Wiestling, Joshua Martin, M. D., son of Dr. Samuel Christopher Wiestling, was born February 28, 1797, in now Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa.; baptized at Shoop's church by Rev. Christian H. Kurtz, and died Januaiy 15, 1854, at Harrisburg, Pa. In the year 1811, being then of the age of fourteen years, he moved with his parents into the town of Harrisburg, where he con- tinued to reside until his death. Although afforded but limited facilities of acquiring an education by attending the schools of that period, yet, having the advantage of the in- structions of his father, who was a man of thorough education and culture, i.nd being himself an indefatigable student, reading and studying whenever and however the op- portunity presented, he grew to man hood with his naturally fine mental endowments ad- mirably cultivated and liberally developed. Of studious habits and love of knowledge, these characteristics adhered to him through- out his life. A man of original thinking powers, and possessed of mental capacity of a high order, he gave, notwithstanding an extensive and laborious medical practice, diligent investigation to all the leading ques- tions of the day, and careful study in the wide and diversified field of general knowl- edge. He was, consequently, upon all the 356 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA leading subjects of information, a natural scholar, and, throughout his whole life, was recognized by his fellow-townsmen as in the front rank of generous knowledge, and a man of very general powers. His special field of usefulness, however, was that of medicine. In his preparation for his profession his pre- ceptors were his father, Dr. Samuel C. Wiest- ling, Sr., and an elder brother, Dr. Samuel C. Wiestling, Jr., both thoroughly educated physicians of skill and wide experience. He attended the course of medical lectures of the University of Pennsylvania. His father becoming disabled to continue in active practice by reason of a paralytic stroke in the year 1817, he succeeded him in his pro- fession, first in partnership with his brother, Dr. Samuel C. Wiestling, Jr., which con- tinued for a few years, and subsequently alone. This was about the year 1821 or 1822. Acquiring a large and extensive practice, both in town and country, he prose- cuted the duties of his profession with a de- gree of faithful devotion and judicious skill, which won for him the admiration and high regard of the medical fraternity and the un- limited confidence of the whole community until his death. In stature he was about six feet in height, broad shouldered, of large head, erect in carriage, full chested, rather stout in figure and person, and dignified in appearance. He was of a cheerful disposi- tion, affable in his manners, generous in his impulses, of sympathetic and benevolent habits, unselfish and forbearing, and, as a consequence, he was popular throughout his life. Dr. Wiestling married, January 22, 1824, Catharine Youse, born March 24, 1800 ; d. March 4, 1854, at Harrisburg, Pa. ; daugh- ter of George and Mary Youse. Witman, John Otto, was born January 11, 1802, in Reading, Pa.; died April 12, 1884, in Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa.; son of Benjamin Witman and Margaret Otto. He was educated at private schools and the Reading Academy. He was a clerk in the surveyor general's office under Gabriel Hies- ter, during Governor Shulze's administra- tion ; studied medicine under Dr. Luther Reily, attended lectures at University of Pennsylvania in 1826-27; was physician to the Dauphin county almshouse in 1827-28; received the honorary degree of M. D. from the University of Maryland in 1843 ; com- menced the practice of medicine in Harris- burg in 1827. and continued till 1832, when he removed to Gratz, Dauphin county, Pa., where he practiced till 1837, when he re- turned to Harrisburg and associated himself with Doctors Luther Reily and E. L. Orth, which continued until 1840; then removed to Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., where he continued in an active and extensive prac- tice till the fall of 1870, when bodily in- firmity compelled him to relinquish all ex- cept office work. Dr. Witman married, April 17, 1828, Caroline Orth, daughter of Henry Orth, born 1810, in Harrisburg, and died there January 10, 1848. They left several children. Fager, John Henry, M. D., was born March 31, 1806, at Harrisburg, Pa.; died Au- gust 18, 1872, at Harrisburg, Pa., and there buried. He received careful training and a good education ; read medicine with Dr. Martin Luther, one of the more prominent of the early physicians at Harrisburg, and attended medical lectures at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1829 he began the prac- tice of his profession at Harrisburg, which he continued until his death, a period of forty-three years. In 1840 his attention being called to homoeopathy, the Doctor commenced the study of that theory and afterwards adopted it in his practice.. He was quite a successful physician, and enjoyed the confis dence of the community. Apart from hi- professional life Dr. Fager was a valued citi- zen. For thirty-three years he was a member of the school board, during most of which period he was secretary or treasurer ; for several terms a member of the borough coun- cil and for fifty years an active worker in the Sunday-school of the First Lutheran church. Dr. Fager was twice married. He married Eliza Jones, born 1810 ; died October 17, 1834; daughter of James and Mary Jones, and had Albert J., who served as first lieu- tenant of company B, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and now an alderman of the city of Harrisburg. He married, secondly, March 29, 1836, Mary Hayes Buffington, born No- vember 3,1816, in Harrisburg, Pa., and died there December 4, 1893. They had a large family. Roberts, Edmund Wilson, M. D., young- est son of John Roberts, was born about 1806, at Washington, Pa. He was a graduate of Yale College. His brother, Dr. James Roberts, born in 1780, at Washington, first DAUPHIN COUNTY. 357 located at Harrisburg, subsequently remov- ing to Peoria, 111., where he died about 1834. While at Harrisburg, his younger brother, Edmund W., came there and studied medi- cine under his care, subsequently graduating from the medical department of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. He afterwards located at Harrisburg, and entered upon a succesful career in the practice of his profession. He died at Harrisburg, November 10, 1865, at the age of fifty-eight years. Dr. Roberts mar- ried Caroline Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross and Hannah Templin, of Washington City, and a sister of Robert J. Ross, of Harrisburg; she died January 23, 1877, at Newburg, N. Y.; buried at Harrisburg. They had two children : Mary, died in 1867, at Harrisburg, married Rev. B. B. Leacock, D. D., of the Episcopal Church; Dr. Robert Ross, died April 4, 1875, at Harrisburg, at the age of thirty-seven, who rose to eminence in his pro- fession, married Miss Foote, daughter of Judge Foote, of the State of New York, and they left two children. Shope, David, M. D., son of Jacob Shope and Hart, was born July 25, 1808, in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. His grandfather, Andrew Schopp (or Shope), emigrated from the Palatinate, Ger- many, to America, arriving at Philadelphia October 22, 1754, on the ship "Halifax" from Rotterdam. He settled in then Lan- caster county, married, and was in service during the French and Indian war, after- wards permanently locating in what is now Lower Paxton township, Dauphin count}', Pa., on a tract of" land in possession of his great-grandson. He had sons Bernhard, Jacob, and Adam. The first married, re- moved to Centre county, Pa., where his de- scendants now reside. Jacob and Adam divided the farm, the former of whom sub- sequently disposed of his, the latter dying on the old homestead at the age of ninety-one years. Jacob Shope, who lived to the age of eighty-seven, married a Miss Hart, and they had issue: Abraham, Jacob, Bernhard, David, Barbara, Mary, Elizabeth, and Catharine. David, the subject of our sketch, worked on his father's farm until the age of sixteen, re- ceiving such educational advantages as the the country schools then afforded. He was afterwards sent to a select school in Cumber- land county, and also that taught by Mr. Cummings at Brown's school house on the Jonestown road. He taught school several times, and at the age of nineteen began the study of medicine with Dr. Markley, of Man- heim, Lancaster county, Pa., and after the latter's death with his successor, Dr. Veasy. In October, 1832, he located in Hummel's- town, where he continued in the successful practice of his profession until his decease, which occurred December 2, 1842, at the age of thirty-four years, and is buried in the Hummelstown cemetery. Few practitioners stood higher in the confidence and esteem of the community in which he lived than Dr. David Shope. He never married. Kemble, Dr. George S., died at Mifflin- burg, Union county, Pa., March 9, 1884. He was the eldest son of George S. and Catha- rine Kemble, born in this city about the year 1825. His father was quite prominent in public affairs during the period of the in- troduction of the water supply, and was a successful merchant tailor. He died during the Rebellion, his widow surviving him un- til a few years since. Their children were Dr. George S., Capt. James R., of the United States army, who died while in the service, Henry B., also deceased, and Charles C, who resides near Wheeling, W. Va. Dr. Kemble was educated in the public schools and at the old Harrisburg Academy. He studied medicine and graduated at Jefferson College. He practiced medicine at Philadelphia and Harrisburg, and at one time had charge of the Jewish Hospital in the former city. Dur- ing the war for the Union Dr. Kemble served in the medical department of the United States arm}' with distinguished credit. He served as brigade surgeon on the staff of Gen. Isaac I. Stevens and at the battle of Chantilly the General fell mortally wounded and died in the Doctor's arms. After the battle of Antietam he was in charge of Pleas- ant Valley Hospital, near Frederick, Md., and subsequently was on duty in the south- ern department. At the close of the Rebel- lion he returned to the active duties of his profession, chiefly at Mifflinburg, where he was highly esteemed and appreciated. Ho was a genial, generous and noble-hearted man, and few there be in the home of his adoption who had more friends and who will be so severely missed. In his boyhood, early manhood and mature years he was the same delightful companion, and those of his con- freres in early years will deeply regret his passing away. Dr. Kemble left a wife and several children. 358 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA DeWitt, Dr. William Radcliffe, son of the Rev. William R. DeWitt, D. D., and his wife Mary Elizabeth Wallace, was born De- cember 5, 1827. at Harrisburg, Pa., and died May 31, 1891,' at St. Augustine, Fla. He was educated at the Harrisburg Academy, and graduated in medicine from the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. After graduating he was immediately appointed assistant phy- sician of the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Asylum, which position he held for about seven years. He then traveled in Europe studying his profession. He returned to Harrisburg with the intention of practicing medicine, when he was appointed by Presi- dent Buchanan to the charge of the marine hospital in the Sandwich Islands at Hono- lulu, the capital, and here he remained a number of years, when, upon the breaking out of the Civil war, he tendered his services. He held the rank of major, and was surgeon- in-chief of the First division, Fifth army corps, of the Army of the Potomac. Here he became the intimate friend of many of the most noted officers in the Northern army. General AVarren was one of his best and most intimate friends. He was breveted lieutenant colonel for meritorious services and bravery on the field of battle. After the war he was chief medical officer of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, stationed at Charleston. He afterwards held a similar position at Louisville, ~Ky. In 1869 he re- signed his commission and took up his resi- dence in Harrisburg, and was engaged in the successful practice of medicine, when in 1874 he was compelled to abandon his pro- fession and go to Florida on account of his ill health, caused b} ? exposure in the army. That year he traveled through the State and returned in 1875, taking up his residence at San Mateo. In his new home he became quite prominent, was at one time chairman of the board of public instruction for Put- nam county, and a Florida newspaper stated at the time of his death thatit was largely due to his exertions that the school system was what it then was. Dr. DeWitt was in poli- tics a Democrat and always a strong sup- porter of his party. In religious faith he was an Episcopalian, and in later j^ears was a hard student of theology, in which he took great pleasure. In 1889 he was a delegate to the General Episcopal Convention. An active member of his church, his views and opinions in religious matters were always held in great esteem and of weight by all. He was a man of high intellectuality, of strong but just opinions, a strong and faithful friend, a pure and devoted Chris- tian, and having all those attributes to make him honored, loved and respected. Dr. DeWitt married, in 1865, Susan E. Spangler, of York, who with one son sur- vived him. Witman, Henry Orth, M. D., was born January 22, 1830, in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the oldest son of John Otto Witman and his wife Caroline Orth. His father was a native of Reading, and came to Harrisburg as a clerk, under Surveyor General Hiester, subsequently studying medicine under Dr. Luther Reily, whose wife's sister he married. And he was for upwards of forty years a successful practitioner, thirty years of which were in Halifax, Dauphin county. The son Henry Orth was educated in Harrisburg at Partridge's military academy, studying med- icine with his father and attending medical lectures at Castleton, Vt., graduating after- wards from the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia. Until the war for the Union he practiced his profession at Halifax, in connection with his father. During the Rebellion he served as lieutenant of com- pany E, Sixth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteer militia, and captain of company E, Thirty-sixth volunteer militia. In 1866 he removed to Harrisburg, where he continued in the active practice of his profession, until his appointment in 1890 as medical examiner in the pension office at Washington. He died in that city on the 13th of February, 1892. Dr. Witman was a learned and con- scientious physician, was perfectly reliable — could always be depended upon in any emergency. His natural modest}' and re- serve operated somewhat against him as a physician, but it can be said of him that he was perfectly free from charlatanism in what- ever form it may appear. He married, Oc- tober 11, 1866, Frederica Krause, daughter of Judge David Krause, of Norristown, Pa. They had four children. Pitcairn, Hugh, M. D., son of John and Agnes (McEwing) Pitcairn, was born in John- ston, Scotland, in August, 1845. While in his infancy his parents came to the United States and settled in Allegheny City, Pa. His early education was acquired in the common and high schools of that cit}-. In 1859 he entered the office of the Pennsylva- -^^€ 1 DA UPHIN CO UNTY. 361 nia railroad in Pittsburgh to learn telegraphy. In less than six months he was directed to take charge of the telegraph office situated at the end of the double track, Mill Creek, Huntingdon county, where he continued one year, when he was appointed operator in the general office at Altoona. In this place he fulfilled the duties of clerk and operator until 1865, when he was called to Harrisburg as assistant trainmaster, and two months later received the appointment of acting assistant superintendent and superintendent of the Susquehanna division, while the directors at their ensuing meeting confirmed him as as- sistant general superintendent, and in this capacity he served two years. He was offered the position of superintendent of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, with the office at Mauch Chunk, Carbon count} 7 , Pa., but later was sent by the president of the Pennsylvania railroad to Kentucky for the purpose of completing and taking charge of the Evansville, Henderson and Nashville road. After the completion of this road he was appointed general superintendent and assisted in the purchase of the Edgefield and Kentucky railroad, thus making a through line from Nashville, Tenn., to Evansville, Ind. He continued in charge of this road until its sale to the St. Louis and Southeast- ern railroad, when he accepted the position as superintendent of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis railroad (Pan-Handle route) at Pittsburgh, where he continued until the early part of 1'875, when failing health com- pelled him to resign. He then went to Eu- rope, attending clinical lectures in the hos- pitals of London, subsequently graduating from Hahnemann Medical College, Philadel- phia. In 1880 he located at Harrisburg in the practice of his profession. Prior to leav- ing for Europe he associated with H. C. Dean, of Altoona, as proprietor and editor of the Daily and Weekly Tribune, one of the largest and best inland papers in the State, and has continued to hold the same until the present time, though taking very little part in its ac- tive management since he entered the prac- tice of medicine. Agnew, Samuel, M. D., the son of James Agnew and Mary Ramsey, was born in 1777, near Millerstown, Adams county, Pa. His parents were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. He received a classical education and was des- stined for the ministry, but on his gradua- tion at Dickinson College in 1798, he chose 27 medicine for his life mission. He studied with Dr. McClellan, of Greencastle, and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1801. He first commenced the practice at Gettysburg, but in 1804 came to Harrisburg, where he remained until 1835. While at Harrisburg he became quite distinguished in his profession by his " Treatise on the Effi- cacy of Kine Pock Innoculation as a Preventa- tive of the Contagion of the 'Small-Pox." He originated a plan for the general distribution of Kine Pox by the establishment of a lottery, and which proved successful. In the war of 1812 he was one of the first, perhaps the first officer who offered his services and that of a company comprising the very best men of Harrisburg, one hundred and twelve strong, to Governor Snyder. As there was no call for men this company dissolved in 1813. In 1835 Dr. Agnew went to Missouri, where he remained a year. From thence to Pittsburgh, Phila- delphia, and finally Butler, where he resided with a daughter. In 1849, while on his way to Temperanceville, near Pittsburgh, he was violently thrown from a packet-boat into the canal, from which injury or shock he did not recover, dying November 25, 1849. Dr. Ag- new was a ruling elder of the Presbyterian church, Harrisburg, fifteen years, and Rev. Dr. Robinson, thus summarizes his charac- ter: "He was a man of notable qualities . . both in social and professional life, as well as in the church, he was promptly accorded a place as a leader. Possessed of a sound, clear and vigorous mind, well disciplined and pol- ished by a thorough course of collegiate and professional studies, a man of great activity, of fine bearing and a cultivated gentleman, who by his courtesy made his presence always welcome, it was but natural that he should stand at the head of his profession and exert in every sphere where he moved a controll- ing influence." Brown, Mercer, M. D., was born near West- chester, Chester county, Pa., April 22, 1795. After receiving a thorough academic educa- tion, he began the study of medicine under Dr. King, of Columbia. He graduated in 1816, and located at McCall's Ferry, at which point many persons at that time were being employed in the erection of the bridge over the Susquehanna, numbers of whom had been attacked b} r severe sickness. He sub- sequently removed to Wrigbtsville, where he remained several years, when he located in Middletown. and until his death, which 362 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA took place February 19, 1871, he was re- garded as the head of the medical profession there. Dr. Brown was long a prominent actor in local and State politics. He was a candidate for Congress at one time, but his party being in the minority in the district, he was defeated. As a citizen he was highly respected and beloved. Dr. Brown married Rebecca Wolf!}', daughter of Jacob Wolfly, an earlv settler at Middletown. She died April 2," 1861. Hammond, John Wesley, M. D., son of Rezin Hammond and Nancy Lee, was born in Anne Arundel county, Md., in 1804. His grandfather. Maj. Gen. John Hammond, of the British army, came to Maryland in 1764 and purchased a large tract of land in Anne Arundel, and there the father, Col. .Rezin Hammond, was born. Young Hammond received his education mainly from private tutors up to the time of studying medicine. He graduated in medicine at the University of Maryland in 1825. In 1832 Dr. Ham- mond located in Somerset county, Pa., but in 1834 removed to Williamsport(now Mononga- hela City) Washington county, Pa., where he continued the practice of his profession. On the election of Governor Ritner he was ap- pointed, in 1836, chief clerk in the auditor general's office, and removed to Harrisburg. He held the position thn ugh several admin- istrations, and was afterwards for a number of j'ears cashier of the State treasury. In 1853 he removed to Philadelphia, where he died in 1879, at the age of seventy-five. Dr. Hammond married, in 1826, Sarah, daugh- ter of Jonathan Pinkney, Esq., of Annapolis, Md., and a niece of William Pinkney, the distinguished lawyer, senator and diplo- matist. They had children : Rev. J. Pink- ney, Dr. William A., formerly surgeon gen- eral, United States army, now of New York City; Elizabeth Pinkney, Charles Elliot, and Nathaniel Hobart ; of these, the first two and last named are living. Dr. Hammond is held in the highest esteem by his fellow-citizens for his urbanity, integrity and intellectual ability. Wiestling, Benjamin Joseph, M. D., son of Samuel Christopher and Anna Maria (Bucher) Wiestling, was born September 16, 1805, in Middle Paxtang, Dauphin county, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg, whither his father removed in 1811, and also the old Harrisburg Aca- denry. He began the study of medicine with his father, and subsequently continued under the instruction of his elder brothers, Drs. Samuel C. and Joshua M. He attended lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the medical department of that institution in March, 1827. He located at Middletown, Pa., where for a period of over fifty years he practiced his profession. Dr. Wiestling married, June 23, 1831 , Matilda Eveline, daughter of Andrew and Hannah (Templin) Ross, of Georgetown, D. C. Seiler, Christian, M. D., the second son of Christian Seiler and Elizabeth Wol- farth, was born November 24, 1804, in South Hanover township, within a few miles of Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa. He received the rudiments of education, princi- pally German, at the village school in Hum- melstown. the English language at that date being spoken by few families of the neigh- borhood. His father removing to Harris- burg in 1821, the son was sent to the Harris- burg Academy, while that institution was under the care of Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Todd. He was of aninquiringturn of mind, an attentive student, and received not only a good English education, but acquired a knowledge of Latin and Greek. At an early day he had a predilection for military life, and in the year 1823 was elected captain of of a juvenile infantry company in Harris- burg. He commenced the study of medi- cine with Dr. Cornelius Luther, a young physician of great prominence, who died at Harrisburg in 1827, afterwards completing his studies with Dr. Samuel Agnew. He then attended the lectures at Jefferson Medi- cal College, Philadelphia, where he gradu- ated in March, 1828. Shortly after he com- menced the practice of his profession at Hali- fax and vicinity, where his knowledge of the German language gave him great advantage. His practice extended through Upper Pax- tang and Mifflin townships, in fact through all that section of country lying west of Peter's mountain. He was succeeding well, but having married about this time, he con- cluded to remove to Williamsport, and for a while abandoned his profession for the mer- cantile business. The former had more charms for him, and after practicing a year or two at Williamsport he returned to Har- risburg, where he soon secured an extensive practice, which he retained until his death. In 1844 he was elected brigadier general of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 363 the militia, after which he was more famil- iarly addressed. At the outset of the war with Mexico he offered his services, and was within afew votes of obtaining the command of a regiment of volunteers. In politics Dr. Seiler was a Democrat, and was several times nominated for the Legisla- ture, and thrice for Congress, but although his party was in a hopeless minority, it was onl} r through strenuous exertions that he was defeated. For nearly a quarter of a century he served as a director of the public schools of the borough of Harrisburg, and took a warm interest in educational matters. Up to about 1859 Dr. Seiler enjoyed excellent health, but at that time symptoms of disease of the heart manifested themselves, and he was obliged to forego much of the fatigue in- cident to his large country practice, in which he was greatly relieved by his son, Robert H., who had studied medicine under his father, and graduated at Jefferson College in 1860. He was a man of uncommon endur- ance, and too frequently he yielded to the requests of his patients. In February, 1873, after a long ride in the country, where he was detained longer than perhaps prudent, he was seized with a chill, and pneumonia developed itself. From this attack he never recovered, dying on the 11th of February, 1873, at the age of sixty-nine. Dr. Seiler married, on the 26th of March, 1833, Mary Hayes, daughter of William Hayes, Esq., of Lewisburg, Fa. She survived her husband only five years, dying at Harrisburg in 1878. They had two children who reached ma- turity — Dr. Robert H., who died in 1876, and Frank S., died December 20, 1879. Rutherford, William Wilson, M. D., son of William Rutherford and his wife Sarah Swan, was born November 23, 1805, in Paxtang, now Swatara township, Dau- phin county, Pa.; died March 13, 1873, at Harrisburg, Pa. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Whiteside, of Harris- burg, then a prominent physician, in 1830; and after the removal of Dr. Whiteside, con- tinued under the instruction of Dr. Dean. He attended the lectures of Jefferson Medical College, 1830-32, graduating from that insti- tution on March 7 the latter year. He located first at Mechanicsburg where he remained nearly a year, when, entering into partner- ship with his preceptor, Dr. Dean, he removed to Harrisburg, where for forty years he prac- ticed his profession, winning for himself an honorable name not only at home but abroad. Dr. Rutherford had what few physicians pos- sessed — a most perfect knowledge of diseases in general ; and it mattered little what case, his diagnosis, when called in consultation, was final as it was accurate. An extensive practice of over forty years in every depart- ment of medicine and surgery gave him such a perfect knowledge of his profession that the loss of his advice and assistance in difficult cases was severely felt by his surviving brethren. For eight years prior to his death he had been the regular appointed surgeon to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, al- though he served it some ten years previous when called upon. From the organization of the old Harrisburg Gas Company he was one of its directors, and, at his death, presi- dent of the company. In numerous other enterprises he took an active part, and was always one of Harrisburg's public-spirited citizens. His life was an eventful one, and one fraught with many incidents of interest. In season and out of season, in life and in death, his good-natured face appeared upon the stage, gladly, even tearfully, welcome. Dr. Rutherford married Eleanor Crain, daughter of Col. Richard M. Crain. Orth, Edward Lawrence, M. D., son of Henry Orth and his wife Rebecca Rohm, was born January 4, 1814, in the city of Baltimore, Md., and died April 15, 1861, in Harrisburg, Pa. His father dying while the son was in early life, the mother removed to her former home, Harrisburg, where the boy was carefully brought up. He received the education of the borough schools and entered the Harrisburg Academy where he pursued the higher branches. He subsequently be- gan the study of medicine with his brother- in-law, Dr. Luther Reilj', afterwards attend- ing the lectures of Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, from which institution he graduated March 12, 1834. Locating at Harrisburg, he began the practice of his profession, in partnership with Dr. Reil} r , which continued until the death of the latter. Few practitioners became as suc- cessful as these noted physicians were, and none at the capital were ever so deservedly popular. For seven years after the death of his life-long friend, Dr. Orth continued his professional life, enjoying not only a large practice, but the confidence and love of his numerous patients. As a physician he was learned, skillful, self-sacrificing, sympathetic 364 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and faithful. In the community he was greatly beloved for his unassuming, gentle, and gentlemanly demeanor. In the lan- guage of a contemporary, " he was a man of fine culture, an attentive and conscientious physician, quiet and unobtrusive in man- ner." For many years he was one of the trustees of the Presbyterian church, was a director of the Harrisburg Bank, and served in the borough council. Dr. Orth married Martha Cummins Kerr, daughter of Rev. William Kerr, of Donegal, and Mary Wilson, his wife. age of sixty years. Dr. Seiler married, March 19, 1842,' Anna Elizabeth Stigleman, daughter of John and Rachel Stigleman, of Cumberland county, and their children were Rev. Galen W., at one time missionary in India ; Dr. John P., a bright young physi- cian, now deceased, and Clara A. Seiler, Jeremiah, M. D., son of Jacob Seiler and Christiana Fireabend, was born June 27, 1818, in Middlesex township, Cum- berland county, Pa. His early education was that received in the public schools of the country, but he applied himself closely to study and soon fitted himself for entering upon his life work. He entered the office of Dr. Van Huff, of Mechanicsburg, and sub- sequently that of Dr. W. W. Dale, under whose instructions he pursued the course of study outlined as preparatory to his attend- ing medical lectures, which he did at the University of Maryland, from which institu- tion he graduated in March, 1843. He im- mediately began the practice of his profes- sion, locating in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, where he continued until the year 1866, when he removed to Harris- burg. He was the first in his profession to administer chloroform in the practice of sur- gery west of Philadelphia. He was also one of the first of the interior physicians who in 1850, when typhoid fever made its appear- ance in the rural sections, to comprehend its nature and successfully control its fatal ef- fects. He was elected to the Legislature as a member of the House from Dauphin county in 1866, serving for two years. The charac- teristics which were peculiar to the man as a physician marked his action as a legislator. He was studious and deliberate in all that he did and said, with a natural .frankness and unaffected modesty which never fail as manifestations in the character of a truly honest man. While a member he served on the committees of divorce, accounts, pas- senger railways and chairman of that of the State Library. With the close of the last session of his official position he resumed his professional duties, and was actively engaged therein at Harrisburg, where he died after a brief illness on November 16, 1878, at the Dock, George, second child of William Dock and Margaret Gilliard, was born 23d of May, 1823, at Harrisburg, Pa. Though of very delicate constitution, he was sent to school at an early age, and received a liberal education. In September, 1840. he entered the office of Prof. William E. Horner, of the University of Pennsylvania, as a private student. He matriculated at the medical department of the university in the summer of 1841, attended the course of lectures at the medical institute, and having pursued the full course at the university, session of 1842, he was elected resident student in Blockley Hospital, entering upon his duties the 1st of May, where he faithfully served one year, gaining no little reputation as a thorough anatomist. In the spring of 1844 he gradu- ated from the University of Pennsylvania. Returning to his home at Harrisburg, he assumed the duties of his profession. In the autumn of 1845, at the solicitation of Prof. Horner, he removed to Philadelphia, and the winter following was engaged by the former as his private dissector at the uni- versity. During the war with Mexico he was tendered the position of assistant surgeon, Second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, but his health prevented its acceptance. In January, 1847, he was elected physician to the Dauphin county almshouse, where he served one year. Advised to take a sea voyage for the benefit of his health, in Octo- ber, 1849, he sailed for Europe, and while there visited the different hospitals of Paris and London. On his return he resumed the practice of his profession. For a period of thirteen years he was a member of the board of trustees of the State Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg, in 1854 elected a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, while in July following Pennsylvania Col- lege conferred on him the honorary degree of Master of Arts. On the 17th of March, 1856, he was appointed professor of surgery in Philadelphia College of Medicine, which he at first declined, but subsequently, by great persuasion, he accepted the position. During the winter following, his health be- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 365 coming seriously impaired, he was compelled to withdraw from all professional duties. In 1860 he made a second visit to Europe, and upon his return quietly settled down in his office, regaining a handsome practice in his specialty — diseases of the eye. In 1861 he was commissioned surgeon of the Six- teenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, subsequently placed on the board of medical examiners to pass on the qualifications of candidates for appointment on the medical staff of the Pennsylvania forces in the army. From this time forward until 1868 his health was fair, but subsequently became seriously impaired, until at last he was obliged to relinquish entirely the duties of his profession. On the 10th of August, 1874, he was suddenly taken with a hemorrhage of the lungs, but not until the 17th of Au- gust, 1875, did the Messenger come, and the spirit of George Dock pass from his frail tenement. Had he possessed the physical strength, most of the brilliant suggestions of his gifted and active mind would have been carried out to a successful result. He had by nature a strongly marked, bold, original, positive and incisive mind. As it was, he was never idle. He made his mark in the profession he so dearly loved and highly honored. Few men were more greatly esteemed, for he was to all genial and kind and courteous. Dr. Dock married, Julv 30, 1844, Clara S. Rehrer, daughter of" Col. Thomas J. Rehrer, of Harrisburg, who, with one daughter, survived him. Rutherford, Levi, M. D., eldest son of John and Jane (Meader) Rutherford, was born in Paxtang in the year 1826. After the death of his father, in 1832, he was taken by his uncle, William Rutherford, in whose family he remained until he attained his majority. He received his education and read medicine under Dr. W. W. Rutherford, of Harrisburg, graduating at the University of Pennsylvania in March, 1849. He at once began the practice of medicine at New Cumberland, which promised bright, but his health failing he was compelled to relinquish the duties of bis profession. He returned home and undertook the superintendence of the farm, hoping thereby to re-establish his health. This proved futile, for he gradually failed and died at Harrisburg on the 8th of February, 1851. Intelligent, amiable and upright, Dr. Levi Rutherford's young life left a rose-tinted memory in many households. Coover, Eli H., M. D., was born in Lower Allen township, Cumberland count}', Pa., October 21, 1827. He is a son of Jacob and Anna (Houser) Coover, natives of Cumber- land county. The father was a farmer by occupation, and prominent in his region. He was an active member of the United Brethren church, and prominently identified with every branch of church work. The parents reared a family of twelve children. Eli H. was the seventh son and the ninth child of the family. He was reared in Cum • berland county, and received his education in Mechanicsburg high school. He took up the study of medicine under Dr. Augustus Vanhoff and later under Dr. Andrew Miller, of Harrisburg. He attended the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, and was graduated therefrom in 1850. He first be- gan practice in New Cumberland, Cumber- land county, and continued it there from 1850 to 1869. He then removed to Harris- burg and continued the practice. In earlier days he combined the practice of dentistry with that of his profession, and is now one of the oldest phj'sicians in practice in the city. He was one of the founders of the Cumberland County Medical Society. He is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society, the State Medical Society and the National Medical Association. He was one of the organizers of the Har- risburg Academy of Medicine, being one of a committee of five chosen from the county medical society to select a suitable place to hold its meetings. He was instru- mental in securing the present building and was chosen the first president of the academy, which position lie still retains. He was rail- road surgeon of the Northern Central rail- way for seventeen yeai'S, from Bridgeport to Goldsboro. He served as United States pen- sion examiner for twelve years, from 1872 to 1883, inclusive. He is a stockholder in the Harrisburg Bank, Harrisburg Trust Com- pany, Central Guarantee Trust and Safe De- posit Company, Chestnut street and Broad street market houses. He has large real estate interests in Harrisburg. In politics he is a Republican and was formerly an active partisan. He was married, first, in 1851, to Miss Annie Hummell, daughter of David Hummell, Esq., of Harrisburg, who died in 1S89. She had two children, namely : David H.,of Denver, Col., occulist, and Harry R., M. D.j of this city. He was again mar- ried, October 1, 1890, to Miss Elsie Coover, 366 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of Johnstown, Pa. He is not a member of any fraternal society or club. He is a mem- ber of the First Lutheran church of Harris- burg. He is a liberal contributor to chari- table institutions. Hammond, of Harrisburg ; Emma, wife of Lieut. John M. Payer, of Navy Yard, Wash- ington, D. O, and Elizabeth Reily, unmar- ried. Dr. Porter attends the Presbyterian church and was formerly a trustee, and has has retired from active church work. Porter, George W., M. D., was born in Huntingdon, Pa., March 9, 1825, son of David R. and Josephine (McUermott) Por- ter. He was reared and educated in his na- tive place up to his fourteenth year, and subsequently took a regular college course, graduating from Lafayette' College in the class of 1846. His preceptor in the study of medicine was Dr. Robb, then resident phy- sician of the Eastern Penitentiary, and sub- sequently he attended lectures of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, from which insti- tution he was graduated in 1850. He at once began the practice of medicine at Har- risburg, in which he continued over twenty years and then retired. James Buchanan appointed him postmaster in 1857, and Governor Pollock made him trustee of the Hospital for the Insane, in which office he served thirteen years. He was designated as prison inspector in 1883, and in January, 1893, was made secretary of the board. Dr. Porter is a Republican in politics, but up to the time of the war had been a Democrat. He was a warm personal friend of General Grant, and was active in promoting his elec- tion to the Presidency. Dr. Porter was drafted for service in the army, but was re- jected on account of impaired health. He took an active part in the freeing of the slaves. Since 1877 he has been identified with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, being a prominent and active representative of the Pennsylvania branch of that society. The Doctor is largley interested in farming. Before the incorpora- tion of this city he served as school director. He has been in the city since 1839 but has held no city office. The Grant and Har- tranft Club made him president of the organ- ization and in this and other ways he was active in the work of the Republican party. Dr. Porter was married in 1854 to Miss Emily Reily, daughter of Dr. Luther Reily, of Harrisburg. Sue died September 1, 1889. They reared six children : George W., pay- master of New York Central railroad, re- sides at New York ; Rebecca R., wife of Dr. W. Trout, of Spring Lake Beach, N. J.; Car- oline Reily, wife of Melancthon S. Holwell, Harrisburg ; Josephine, wife of William B. O'Conner, Mortimer, M. D., is a native of county Kerry, Ireland. He received a classi- cal education. He commenced the study of medicine at Dublin, in October, 1846, and graduated there May 6, 1851. For a period of ten years he was connected with the Eng- lish service as medical officer. He came to America permanently in 1863, and on Feb- ruary 13, 1864, married Susan Frances, daugh- ter of Jacob M. and Elizabeth E. (Jacobs) Haldeman, of Harrisburg. He resides in this city partially in the practice of his pro- fession. Hayes, Joshua Roberts, M. D., son of Nathaniel and Matilda (Barwick) Hayes, was born in 1832, in New Castle county, Del. He received his primary and aca- demic education at New Castle Academy, and entered the full course at the University of Pennsylvania in October, 1852, graduat- ing from the medical department of that in- stitution in 1855, having pursued previously the study of medicine under the late Dr. John B. Brinton, of West Chester, and the late Dr. George W. Norris, of Philadelphia. After graduating, in 1855, he settled in the practice of his profession at Rock Island, 111., and while there for a period of five years, at- tended professionally Abraham Lincoln, Ste- phen A. Douglas, and other celebrities in the State when they attended the courts of that county and district. When the war of the Rebellion broke out Dr. Hayes returned to Pennsylvania, and in 1861 was commissioned surgeon of theSeventy-second regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, and in this and other commands served during four years. For a period of nine months he was in medical charge of Camp Curtin, at Harrisburg, and while there examined over ten thousand re- cruits. He was in seventeen battles of the late war, and performed or assisted in nearly eight thousand capital operations. In 1879 he established at Harrisburg a weekly news- paper, The Saturday Night, of which he was editor and proprietor. He was the patentee for several inventions for paving and devoted much time to the production of artificial stone, etc., and also for the utilizing of coal, DAUPHIN COUNTY 367 and machinery to compress the dust of coal. In addition to all these enterprises the Doctor found time to practice his profession. He married, in 1858, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Maria Rutter, of West Chester, and their children are: Areta V. and John Lawrence. Henderson, James, M. D., son of Dr. Will- iam Henderson, was born in the year 1827, in Dauphin county, Pa. He received a good academical education, studied medicine with his father at Hummelstown and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1856. He began the practice of medicine at Phila- delphia, subsequently went to Plymouth, Ohio, but his father dying in 1859 he re- turned to Hummelstown. During the war for the Union he was captain of company 0, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was at the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancel- lorsville, being wounded at the latter. He was a brave officer and held in high esteem by his fellow-officers and the men of his company. He afterwards went into service as assistant surgeon of the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and after the war resumed his profes- sion at Hummelstown. His practice became quite extensive, but his health subsequently failed him and he died of consumption on Thursday, April 12, 1880, at Hummelstown. Peily, George Wolf, M. D., the second son of Dr. Luther Reily, and his wife Re- becca Orth, was born in 1834, in Harrisburg. His grandfather, John Reily, was a captain in the Pennsylvania Line of the Revolution, in which service he was severely wounded, and afterwards a lawyer of considerable prominence at the Dauphin county bar. His father, Dr. Luther Reily, was one of the most prominent physicians in Central Pennsyl- vania and was a member of the Twenty-fifth Congress. The son, George Wolf, was edu- cated at the Harrisburg Academy and at Yale . College, from which latter place lie graduated in 1854. He studied medicine under his maternal uncle, Dr. Edward L. Orth, and in 1857 graduated from the medi- cal department of the University of Penn- sylvania. He was in the active practice of medicine for a number of years, but in 1S70 upon being elected president of the Harris- burg National Bank he relinquished his pro- fession, holding this position until his death. which occurred on the Sth of February, 1892. He was a director in many of the leading corporations of Harrisburg and of the Union Trust Company of Philadelphia. He was decidedly philanthropic in charitable work. In politics Dr. Reily was a Democrat, and in religious belief a Presbyterian, being for many years a member of the Market Square Presbyterian church. Dr. Reilv married, in February, 1861, Miss Elizabeth H. Kerr, daughter of William M. Kerr, who with three daughters and one son survived the honored husband and father. Hursh, George R., M. D., third son of Christian and Eliza Hursh, was born Febru- ary 6, 1835, in Fairview township, York county, Pa. He was brought up on his father's farm. At the age of sixteen he was sent to the Cumberland Valley Institute, where he remained about eighteen months. He then entered the office of Dr. A. J. Her- man, of Carlisle, and began the study of medicine and in due time attended lectures in Jefferson Medical College, where he grad- uated in March, 1857. He first located in New Cumberland, where he practiced two years, then removed to New Market, York county. In September, 1864, he was ap- pointed assistant surgeon in the army, and was stationed in the United States hospital, at York, Pa. Toward the close of the Re- bellion he resigned his position, and resumed the practice of medicine at New Market. In 1868 he was elected a member of the Penn- sylvania House of Representatives, and the following year re-elected. In 1871 he re- moved to Harrisburg, and in 1876 he was appointed on the medical staff of the City Hospital, Harrisburg. Dr. Hursh married, iu 1859, Sarah A. Reiff. Markley, George H, M. D., pharmacist Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 28, 1833. He is a sou of George B. and Elizabeth (Hufnagle) Markley. George B. Markley was born in Strasburg, Lancas- ter county, and was of Hollandish extrac- tion. He spent his life in that county. For many years he carried on an extensive busi- ness in merchandise. He was a prominent man in his community. He died August 10, 1859. His wife, Elizabeth Hufnagle, was a native of Lancaster, whose ancestors also came from Holland. She was the last sur- viving member of her family, and died Jan- uary 27, 1864. They had six children : Amos H, died in childhood, Elizabeth M., 368 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA wife of J. M. W. Geist. died November 8, 1893, Henry H., died September 21, 1868, John B., living in Lancaster, Dr. George H. and Samuel B., died September 17, 1868. George H. Markley passed his youth in his native city and received his elementary education in her public schools. He took a classical course at Franklin College, Lancas- ter. In 1851, at the close of his collegiate course, he went Philadelphia and became a student in pharmacy. He was graduated from the College of Pharmacy with the class of 1854. While acquiring a theoretical knowledge of his profession, from 1851 to 1855, he was applying his knowledge and attaining to skill through practice by en- gagement in the drug store of Peter Will- iamson & Son. In 1855 he began the study of medicine and graduated from the Penn- sylvania Medical College in 1858. He prac ticed medicine in Lancaster for a few years. He was engaged in the drug business for himself in that city until 1866, when he re- moved to Harrisburg and has since been in business here. In 1864 Dr. Markley enlisted as a private in the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers. After a short term of service he was honor- ably discharged. Since the erection of the opera house in 1873 he has been connected in various ways with that enterprise. He is now senior partner in the firm of Markley & Co., managers of the opera house. George H. Markley was married in Harris- burg, December 2, 1862, to Emma, daughter of Charles A. and Barbara (Keller) Snyder, early settlers of Harrisburg. They have three daughters living : Helen L., wife of Simon B. Cameron, residing in Lancaster county; Elva G., wife of Ralph Shaw, Esq., residing at Little Falls, N. J.; Katherine E., residing with her parents. Dr. Markley is a staunch Republican, of the old Whig stock. He has represented the Third ward of Harrisburg as school di- rector for one term, and the Fourth ward as councilman one term. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., and of Post No. 58, G. A. R. torney-at-law, located in Illinois, and was judge of the Livingston county court for eight years; died in 1881, a prominent man. Edmund, another brother, graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in 1861, lo- cated in Huntingdon county, and died in the fall of the same year. There were three sisters : Mary A., who married Armstrong Campbell, both died in Illinois, where they resided for more than thirty years ; Mrs. Dr. Stewart, of Iowa, and Mrs. Black, of Hunting- don county ; and Mordecai, farmer, of Stone Valley, Huntingdon county, Pa. The father died in 1894, at the age of eighty-six years, and the mother died in 1884, aged seventy- eight years. William L. was reared in his native county. He received his education in the Pine Grove Seminary, Centre county, Pa., and the Stone Valley Academy. He clerked in a store for one year. He read medicine under Dr. Matthew Miller, and was graduated from the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1868. He began the practice of medicine at Stone Valley. In 1874 he graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1880 he came to Harrisburg, where he has since practiced. He conducts a general practice, and is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society. He has served as examining physician for insurance companies. He is Democratic in his political views and is a' member of the Masonic order. The doctoi was married in February, 1868, to Miss Tillie Miller, daughter of Dr. Matthew Miller, of his native county. They have three chil- dren, namely: Mabel E., wife of John P. McPherran, son of Dr. McPherran, of Spruce Creek, Huntingdon county, Pa.; Edmund L., graduate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore; and Grace B., who lives with her father. Dr. Duff is a member of the M. E. church. He is district steward in this church, and also financial steward. Duff, William L., M. D., was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., October 10, 1844. He'is a son of John and Barbara (Randolph; Duff, of that county. They were farmers by occupation, and of Scotch-Irish descent. William L. was the youngest of their seven children. Jonathan, the eldest, was an at- Coovee, Joseph Henry, M. D., son of Samuel and Sarah (Stayman) Coover, was born June 15, 1838, in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa. He was educated at the Cumberland Valley Institute, Mechan- icsburg, where he was prepared for entering the junior class of a college course, but de- termining to lead a professional life, com- menced the study of medicine with Dr. Eli H. Coover, in the fall of 1860, and later with Prof. D. Hayes Agnew, of Philadelphia, at DAUPEIN COUNTY. 369 tending Jefferson College lecture course, 1861-62. In the spring of the latter year he was appointed by Governor Curtin one of the commissioners to investigate the sanitary condition of the Pennsylvania soldiers in the Arm}' of the Potomac. Upon his return he went before the United States Medical Board, at Philadelphia, for examination, and was placed in charge of the reserve of the Fifth United States artillery, Army of the Potomac. In the fall of 1862 he returned to college where he graduated in March, 1863. He was afterwards sent as assistant surgeon to the general hospital, Nashville, Tenn.; from thence to the officers' hospital, at Annapolis, Md., where he remained until the winter of 1864, performing, as Surgeon Baers, U. S. A., says, " some of the most difficult operations in surgery, and discharging his professional duties at all times in a highly scientific man- ner, reflecting both credit to himself and honor to the medical fraternity." The winter of 1864-65 was spent in college and in the wards of the different hospitals of the city of Philadelphia. The following spring Dr. Coover located at Harrisburg, in the prac- tice of his profession. Desiring to lessen the burden of his practice, he was led to devote special attention to diseases of the eye, ear and throat, and with this object in view he went to Europe, where, during the years of 1878-79, he pursued his studies in these specialties referred to in the hospitals of Vienna and London, under the most emi- nent and skillful surgeons and physicians in the world. Dr. Coover married, in 1865, Flora L., daughter of Col. John Wolford, of York Springs, Adams county, Pa. Rahter, Charles A., M. D., Harrisburg, Pa., born August 8, 1839, near Minden, on the Weser, Westphalia, Prussia, is the son of Christian and Charlotte (Wehmeir) Rah- ter. His father, Christian Rahter, the son of a farmer, was born in Prussia, in the year 1S05, and having an elder brother who in- herited the paternal esta e, he, Christian, learned the trade of coacli-inaking, immi- grated to Pennsylvania in 1842, and settled at Conestoga Centre, and emoved to Littles- town, Adams county, in the spring of 1847. Here Charles A. attended the public schools ; in 1858 he entered the classical institute at Hanover, Pa., and afterwards took a partial course at the Pennsylvania College at Gettys- burg. In 1859 he taughtschool at Littles- town, Pa., during one session, and then at- tended the Littlestown Classical Institute for one year. During the winter of 1860-61 he was engaged as principal of Carroll Acad- emy, Union Mills, Md. In the meantime his father had removed to Woodsborough, Md., and Dr. Rahter com- menced the study of medicine therein 1862, under the direction of Dr. C. W. Benson ; matriculated at the medical department of the University of Maryland, IStio, and the following year attended lectures at the Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., where he was graduated in 1864. Soon after graduating, Dr. Rahter entered the Union service as acting assistant surgeon, and for a time was stationed at Fairfax Seminary, United States General Hospital, near Alex- andria, Ya. Early in 1865 he was transferred to Campbell United States Army General Hospital, Washington, D. G, where he re- mained until June 1 of the same year, when he resigned and went to Harrisburg, Pa., and opened an office July 1, 1865. In Au- gust, 1865, Dr. Rahter was appointed exam- ining surgeon for pensions at Harrisburg, and continued to discharge the duties of this office until August 20, 1870, when he re- signed to accept an appointment as acting surgeon in the German army. Dr. Rahter sailed for Liverpool on the steamship City of Washington, Inman line, from New York, in the latter part of August, 1870, with orders to report to the German consul at Antwerp. Upon arriving at that place he was ordered to report to Surgeon General Scholler, Eighth army corps, at Coblentz on the Rhine, and was there assigned to Huty as assistant sur- geon in the Garrison Hospital of that city. After serving for a period of four weeks, Dr. Rahter was promoted to be staff surgeon, and was ordered to St. Johann, Saarbincken, and placed in charge of the Barracken Lazarett of that city. In January, 1871, he was pro- moted to be surgeon-in-chief to the Garrison Lazaretto in addition to the Barracken Laza- rett, continuing to serve in this capacity until July 15, 1871. when he resigned from the service. After leaving the German army Dr. Rahter made a tour of Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy. Austria, England and Belgium, returning to Harrisburg, Pa., in 1872, and resumed the practice of medicine. He was one of the founders, in January, 1866, of the Dauphin County (Pa.) Medical Society, president in 1876; is a member of the American Medical Association; of the 370 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania since 1868 ; of the Philadelphia Pathological Society; of the Harrisburg Pathological So- ciety; charter member of the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine; was president of the Harrisburg Board of Pension Examiners 1885-89 ; a member of the Harrisburg school board for three years, and a member of Per- severance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. The Doctor married, November 11, 1875, Miss Mary R. Keffer, of Harrisburg, an accom- plished vocalist. They have one child liv- ing, John Howard Rahter. Fager, Charles Buffington, M. D., son of Dr. John Henry and Mary (Buffington) Fager, was born in the year 1841, at Harris- burg, Pa. He was educated at the public schools of Harrisburg, read medicine with his father, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, medical department, in 1864, and commenced the practice of his pro- fession at Harrisburg. He was a medical cadet in the United States army in 1862, and contract assistant surgeon in 1864, vaccine physician of Harrisburg, 1866-67, and one of the founders of the Homeopathic Medical Society, Dauphin county, in 1866. Dr. Fager married Susan, daughter of Valentine Hum- mel, of Harrisburg. He was a member of the board of control of the city schools in 1884, and was president of same in 1887, 1888 and 1889. Orth, Henry L., M. D., superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., August 17, 1842, son of Edward Lawrence and Martha Cummings (Kerr) Orth. His grandfather, Henry Orth, settled in Balti- more, where he died in 1816. Here Ed- ward Lawrence Orth, father of Henry L., was born January 4, 1814. After the death of his father Edward Lawrence removed with his mother's family to Harrisburg, where the son was educated in the borough schools and the Harrisburg Academy. He began the study of medicine with his brother-in-law, Dr. Luther Reily, and subsequently pursued his studies under the tuition of Dr. George McClelland. He was graduated from Jeffer- son Medical College March 12, 1834, and began practice in Harrisburg, where he had eminent success. He died April 15, 1861. He married Martha Cummings Kerr, daugh- ter of Rev. James Kerr, a Presbyterian min- ister, who married Mary, only daughter of James Wilson and his wife Mary Elder, daughter of Rev. John Elder. They had four children : Mary, who married Jacob F. Seiler, superintendent of the Harrisburg Academy, Henry L., James Wilson, who married Miss Bertha E. Ross, and Rebecca Reily. Henry L. Orth entered Harrisburg Acad- emy and from there went to Yale College in 1859, remaining until 1861, when at the outbreak of the Civil war he was appointed acting medical cadet in the service, and in 1863 commissioned medical cadet in the regu- lar army, in which he remained until 1865. In May, 1866, he was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, and soon after located in his native city. He was appointed in 1866 sur- geon of the Northern Central Railway Com- pany and in 1873 surgeon of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company. In August of the latter year he was elected visiting surgeon of the Harrisburg Hospital, and from 1873 to 1884 was president of the board of United States pension surgeons at Harrisburg. In 1884, at the organization of the Harrisburg Club, Dr. Orth was elected one of the gov- erning committee. In 1889 he was ap- pointed a trustee of the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital at Harrisburg, and on August 28, 1891, was elected superintendent and physician of the same. Dr. Orth was married, June 30, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Bridgeman Dixon, daughter of Joseph Shipley and Sarah Edwards (Bridgeman) Dixon, of Wilmington, Del., and of English-Quaker origin. Dr. Orth and his wife are members of the Market Square Presbyterian church, of Harrisburg. Dr. Orth was a member of the International congresses held in 1876 and 1886 and a dele- gate from the State of Pennsylvania, and was president of the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania in 1893. Points in the genealogy of the Orth family are interesting as part of the local history of the Commonwealth. Balzer, or Balthaser, Orth was born May 5, 1703, and emigrated from his home in the Palatinate, Germany, to Lebanon county, Pa., about 1730. He came from a very old family, from whom was derived the name of the village of Orth, sit- uated on the right bank of the Danube, about fifteen miles east of. Vienna, and which was settled about 1170 by Hartneid von Orthe, who purchased the village and estates sur- rounding it, founded a church and erected a DAUPHIN COUNTY. 371 castle. The whole property remained in possession of the family for several genera- tions, when the proprietor, about the end of the seventeenth century, sold out and re- moved to Moravia and later to the Rhine. Balzer Orth had warranted to him on No- vember 25, 1735, three hundred acres of land in Lebanon township. He died October 20, 1788 ; his wife died March 29, 1773. Their children were: Adam, John, and Balzer. Adam, the eldest, was born March 10, 1733, in Pennsylvania, and was brought up amid the dangers and struggles of pioneer ; life. During the French and Indian war he com- manded a company, and in 1769 was one of the commissioners of the county of Lancas- ter. During the Revolution, although ad- vanced in years, he was identified with the struggle and appointed sub-lieutenant of Lancaster county March 12, 1777. Upon the formation of Dauphin county he served as a representative in the General Assembly in 1779 and in 1780. He was opposed to the adoption of the Federal Constitution and was active in the Harrisburg conference in 1788. For a long time he owned and operated New Market forge, which at his death he be- queathed to his sou Henry. He was one of the pioneers in the manufacture of iron in Lebanon count}'. Colonel Orth married, May 24, 1757, Catharine Kucher, daughter of Peter and Barbara Kucher, of Lebanon. Their children were : Elizabeth, John, Ro- sini, Joseph, Maria Elizabeth, Catharine, Re- gina, Christian Henry, and Joanna. Of these Christian Henry Orth died in Baltimore in 1S16. He received a good English educa- tion aud was brought up in the iron business. At the death of his father he became the owner of the New Market forge. In 1801 he was elected State senator aud served three years. He was afterwards appointed flour inspector of the port of Philadelphia, settled in that city and engaged in business, remain- ing there until the war of 1812, when he removed to Baltimore. He was married in 1794 to Rebecca Rahm, daughter of Conrad and Catharine (Weiser) Rahm. She died in Harrisburg, December 31, 1843. Adam Henry, a son born to them in 1798, was edu- cated as a lawyer, and was district attorney for Dauphin county in 1827-28, and was clerk of the House of Representatives. He married Elizabeth Cox. Hutton, a native of Cumberland county, Pa. Joseph Hutton came to Dauphin county when a young man, was a contractor, and was afterwards appointed State commissioner of canals. He died while holding that office, in December, 1847. He was a public spirited citizen, and belonged to the Guards, of Harrisburg. Dr. John C. Hutton was educated at Penn- sylvania College, Gettysburg. His preceptor in medicine was Dr. R. A. Martin, of Har- risburg. He was graduated from the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, medical depart- ment, in 1867, and began practice at Port Royal, Juniata count}', Pa., where he con- tinued for four years. He returned to Har- risburg, and is now one of the oldest and best known practitioners in the city. He is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society ; is one of its board of managers, and has served as president. Dr. Hutton is also a member of the State Medical Society, and was elected delegate to the American Medical Association, but did not attend the meeting. For a few years lie was presi- dent of the Harrisburg board of health, and has done a grand work for the city. He was on the first staff of physicians and surgeons of the City Hospital, and has for years been physician to the hospital. Dr. Hutton has served on the Harrisburg school board — for the unexpired term of Mayor John Detweiler, and during one full term. In 1882-83-84 he was president of common council. He is a Republican, and active in politics. He belongs to several secret fraternal orders. The Doctor was married, in 1868, to Miss Carrie Mooney, of Port Royal, Juniata county, Pa. She died in 1SS2, leaving three children: James, of Harrisburg, Carrie, and Grace. Dr. Hutton was married again, in 1886, to Miss Jennie C. Officer, of New Mexico. They have two children : Margaret and Dorothy. The Doctor isa member of Ziou Lutheran church. Hutton, John O, M. D., was born in Har- risburg, Fa., December 5, 1845, son of Joseph Cook, I. Elmer, M. D., was born at Fiori- dale, Adams county, Pa., January 27, 1843. He is a son of Thomas E. and Mary (Elden) Cook, the former a native of York county. the latter born in county Armagh, Ireland. His father was an honored resident of Flori- dale all his life, and died there in 1879. at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. His mother died at, Floridale at the age of eighty-nine years. They had live children, four of whom are living, namely : Frank, of 372 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Cambridgeport, Mass., Charles, residing in the homestead, Benjamin, residing in Cum- berland county, Pa., and I. Elmer. A sister Martha died at the age of fourteen years. The father was engaged principally in agri- cultural pursuits. I. Elmer received a pri- mary education in the public schools of his native town. In 1862 he enlisted in com- pany G, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth re- giment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out at Harrisburg in June, 1865. He par- ticipated in all the principal battles fought by the Army of the Potomac. He was severely wounded in the right leg in the battle of Fisher's Hill, Va., October 19, 1864, and was taken to the hospital till convales- cent. After his discharge from the army he returned home and resumed his studies under private tutorship in Philadelphia, and completed a collegiate course. He be- gan the reading of medicine with Dr. J. H. Marsden, of York Sulphur Springs, Adams county, and at the same time attended lec- tures at the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia. He matriculated with the class of 1866, and was graduated from the same institution with the class of 1868. He practiced medicine for three years in Hanover, York county. At the expiration of this time he removed to Harrisburg, and has been continuously in the practice of his pro- fession there for twenty-three years. He was married at Harrisburg, September, 24, 1885, to Sarah T. Mathews, widow of the late Gen. A. Mathews, of Lewistown, Pa., and daugh- ter of William and Margaretta Shimp. They have no children. ganization of the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine, he took an active part, being chairman of the committee to formulate plans, and one of the instigators of the same. He is the first vice-president of that institu- tion. During the Rebellion he served in the Second Pennsylvania militia under Colonel Wright, and in Captain Lambert's Indepen- dent Cavalry company, of Harrisburg. He is a staunch member of the Republican party, and takes an active interest in the welfare of the same. McGowan, Hiram, M. D., was born on the "Octorora," in Lancaster county, Pa., No- vember 6, 1846, and is a son of John and , Catherine (Knott) McGowan. He received his education at Unionville, Chester county, and at Lewisburg, Union county, Pa. He then went to Philadelphia and began the study of medicine under Dr. C. P. Tutt, at- tended the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated from the medical department of that institution in 1868. On May 21 of that year he located in Harrisburg and began the practice of his profession, and for many years has been recognized as one of the most learned, skillful and successful practitioners of the city. He is a member of the county and State medical societies, and of the American Medical Association. In the or- Gerhard, Jerome Z., son of William T. and Elizabeth (Seibert) Gerhard, was born November 6, 1842, in Cherryville, North- ampton county, Pa. He was prepared for college in the high school at Lancaster, Pa , and the preparatory department of Franklin and Marshall College, and graduated from that institution in 1864. He entered the office of Dr. John L. Atlee, of Lancaster, in September of that year, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1868, and at once opened an office in Lancaster, where he remained nearly two years in active prac- tice. During this time he was visiting phy- sician to the Children's Home, and one of the physicians to the Lancaster County Hos- pital. February 1, 1870, he entered upon the duties of first assistant physician of the Harrisburg Hospital, and February 12, 1881 succeeded Dr. Curwen as superintendent, which position he held until November 1, 1891. During the year 1877 he spent five months on the continent, and thoroughly inspected the methods of treatment practiced in hospitals there. Dr. Gerhard is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Associa- tion ; also the Neurological Society of Phila- delphia, and the American Academy of Medicine. He was married in 1881 to Miss Mary Hill, daughter of George Hill, a promi- nent attorney of Sunbury, Pa., and they have two children, Elizabeth Hill and Alice Hill. The Doctor is an active member and an elder in the German Reformed church. He is independent in his political views. Sensenig, Isaac B., M. D., was born in Earl township, Lancaster county, Pa., Sep- tember 9, 1847. He is a son of Isaac and Eliza (Bowman) Sensenig. The Sensenig family is of German an- cestry, two brothers having come to America DAUPHIN COUNTY. 373 late in the eighteenth century, and landed at the port of Philadelphia. Here they separated, one locating in the upper end of Cumberland Valley, near Hagerstown, Md., the other, who was the ancestor of the Lancaster county, Pa., bianch of the family, settled in the Conestoga Valley, in Earl township. Prior to the last three genera- tions the members of this latter branch of the family have all engaged exclusively in quiet agricultural pursuits. They were mem- bers of the Mennonite Church, where adher- ents must agree not to participate in politics, trade or commerce; not to vote at any po- litical election ; not to fill an office of trust or public honor; not to go to law on the offensive; not to take up arms to defend life or property; a' peaceable, law-abiding- people., promptly paying tax assessments, a people peculiar to themselves, by themselves, and for themselves; sober, industrious and progressive, none ever being found in jail, in the almshouse or on public charity. But in the last three generations the children are breaking away from those peculiar domestic, economic and church tenets, and are taking an active part in the affairs of the world ; joining different church denomina- tions, and engaging in politics, commerce, trade, science and art. The father was a prominent farmer of Earl township. He is now retired. The mother was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Bowman, pioneer settlers of Breakneck township, Lancaster county, from whom the town of Bowmans- ville in that county derives its name. The mother is not living. They had four sons, namely : Isaac B., Israel, residing on the homestead, Peter, who died in infancy, and Samuel, who died in 1892. Isaac B. was reared to manhood in his native township, receiving his primary edu- cation in the public schools. When a little over fifteen years old, in 1862, he enlisted in the three months' militia. In the spring of 1864 he re-enlisted in the service of the Gov- ernment, joining the One Hundred and Ninety-fifth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers. He served until the close of the war, and was mustered out at Washington, D. C. He returned home, and began the study of medicine with Dr. Isaac Winters, of Hingletown, Earl township. He attended Belleview Hospital Medical College, of New York, graduating with the classof 1869. He began the practice of his profession in Denver, Lancaster county, at once, and continued there for six years. In 1875 he removed to Columbus, Ohio, and practiced there six years. In 1881 he returned to Lancaster count}', and took up the practice of medicine at Whitmore, and continued there till 1886. During the two subsequent j-ears, from April, 1886, to September, 1888, he was resident physician and superintendent of Lancaster County Insane Asylum. In September, 1888, he located in Harrisburg. He was married in Earl township, Lancaster count}', Pa., in July, 1868, to Mary Eby, daughter of Henry and Mary (Resh) Eby, Mr. Eby being a prominent farmer and stock dealer of Upper Leacock township, Lancaster county. To them have been born four children, one of whom died in infancy. Their living chil- dren are: Naomi, Elizabeth and Oliver W. Dr. Sensenig is a member of the Lancaster County Medical Society. In politics he is a staunch Republican. Pie attends the Re- formed church. The Doctor was the first of the family to enter the medical profession, and well remembers the admonition of his older relatives: "Do not engage in that profession, it is not the proper calling for our people;" and telling of the danger of being enticed away from the good, pious church and social relations. Brown, James Morrison, M. D., medical examiner of Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Department, was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., January 16, 1849. He is a son of Rev. Will- iam Beard and Mary Elizabeth (Bicknell) Brown. Rev. William B. Brown was born in Rockbridge county, Va. He was a gradu; ate of Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.- was ordained to the ministry of the Presby- terian Church in Tennessee, and spent his life in the work of the ministry. He was stated clerk of Kingston (Tenn.) Presbytery for forty consecutive years. He died at Mary- ville, Tenn., in March, 1879. He married Mary Elizabeth Bicknell, who is still living and resides at Maryville. They had nine children, of whom eight are living : Dr. James M.; Rev. W. B. Brown, a Presbyterian minister at Hays City, Kaus.; Mary Ella, de- ceased, wife of Rev. R. H. Coulter; Emma Edwina, wife of Rev. T. T. Alexander, mis- sionary of the Presbyterian Church in Tokio, Japan ; Hon. Thomas N., of Maryville, Tenn., a lawyer, and for many years member of the Legislature; John Fielding, a prominent farmer, Maryville, Tenn.; Elizabeth, wife of H. H. Hewitt, Williamsburg, Pa.; Erie, wife 374 BIOGRA PHI C A L ENCYCL OPED I A of Rev. M. N. Rankin, pastor of the Presby- terian church, Mason, Warren county, Ohio; Ethel, residing with her mother in Maryville. James M. Brown, when he was a child, was taken by his parents to Spring Place, Mur- ray county, Ga., where he spent his early life, and where, under the tutelage and in- struction of his father, he' received his pri- mary education. He was prepared for col- lege at Cleveland Academy, Cleveland, Tenn.; was graduated from Maryville College in 1869, and then began reading medicine with Dr. J. N. Lyle, of Danbridge, Tenn. In 1872 he was graduated from the medical depart- ment of the University of Louisville, Ivy., and returned at once to Maryville, where he practiced medicine from that time until the fall of 1876. In 18/7 he removed to Mines, Blair count}', Pa., where he practiced nine years. Since February 8, 1886, he has been in the service of the Pennsylvania railroad. He was first employed by this company at Deny, Westmoreland county, Pa., and in March, 1890, was transferred to Harrisburg. Dr. Brown was married at Maryville, Tenn., June 22, 1875, to Margaret, daughter of George and Margaret Bell, of Rock Springs, Centre county, Pa. They have no children. During his residence in Blair county from 1877 to 1886, the Doctor was surgeon of the Cambria Iron Company. He is an active member of La Monte Lodge, No. 568, F. & A. M., of Derry ; of Portage Chapter, No. 238, of Johnstown, Pa.; of Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, Harrisburg; Harrisburg Consistory, 32° ; and of Orphans' Home Lodge, No. 315, of Williamsport, Pa. He is an ex-president of Blair County Medical Society, and ex- member of the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. His political views are Republican. Dr. and Mrs. Brown attend Pine Street Presbyterian church. Hartman, Paul Augustus, M. D., was born at Lebanon, Pa., December 24, 1850. He is a son of John Joseph and Wilhelmina (Stoever) Hartman, who removed from Ly- coming county, Pa., to Harrisburg, in 1864. He obtained his literary education in the public schools, at the State Normal School, Kutztown, Berks county, and at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Having decided to study medicine he entered the office of Dr. Robert H. Seiler, of Harrisburg, and pursued the study of this science under his instruction. He attended Jefferson Medical College and re- ceived his diploma from that institution in 1874. The same year he began the practice of medicine in Harrisburg, where he still continues and enjoys an extensive and lucrative business. The Doctor is a mem- ber of the Dauphin County Medical Society, the State Medical Society, the American Med- ical Association, and was one of the organ- izers and charter members of the Harris- burg Academy of Medicine. He served as secretary of the County Society for several years, and in 18S5 he was its president. He was once a delegate to the American Medical Association. He succeeded Dr. Egle in the office of prison physician, and still holds that position. He is medical inspector for the State Board of Health and also one of the physicians to the City Hospital. Dr. Hartman is a Republican in politics and is active in local matters. He served two terms in the common council of the city, representing the Fourth ward, being elected in 1876. He was a member of the police and ordinance committee in this body. He was elected a member of the school board from the Fourth ward in 1888 and is now serving a third term in that board, being president of the same. He is a stockholder in the Trust Company. He is not a mem- ber of any club and is unmarried. Meals, Ezra S., M. D., was born at Ben- dersville, Adams county, Pa., July 28, 1851. He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth ^Rice) Meals. Samuel Meals was born in Menallen township, Adams county, and was of Scotch and Welsh ancestry. He spent his entire life in his native township, where he worked at his trade of blacksmithing. From the date of his marriage he resided at Benders- ville, where he still lives, at the advanced age of eighty-one years. He was for twenty- five years a justice of the peace and also filled acceptably many other offices in his native count}'. He raised company G, One Hun- dred and Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania volun- teers, but did not go out with the men on account of his age. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a staunch Republican. His wife, the mother of Dr. E. S. Meals, was also born in Menallen township. She was of German descent. They were married in 1839. Mrs. Meals died in i877, at the age of fifty-five years. They had seven children, one of whom died in infancy; Isaiah died at the age of twenty-eight, and Mary Catherine, wife of Elias Peters, died February, 1895. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 375 The children living at the date of this writ- ing are: Lucy A., wife of Hiram Yates, re- siding at Bendersville; Dr. Ezra S., William W., a prominent merchant of Menallen, and Ira J., a merchant of Roanoke, Ya. Dr. Ezra S. Meals received his primary education in the public schools of his native town. Later he attended the Normal School at Gettysburg, and the Tyson Academy, Flora Dale, Pa. He began the study of medi- cine with Dr. E. W. Mauma, of Bendersville, reading with him for a year ; he subsequently studied for a year with his brother, I. J. Meals, at Mill Creek, Huntingdon county, Pa. He next spent one term in the stud}' of medicine and pharmacy in the University of Michigan. Another year was passed under the instruc- tion of Dr. R. B. Elderdice, of McKnights- town, Adams county. He was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Cincinnati, Ohio, with the class of 1874, and immediately afterwards began the practice of his chosen profession at McKnightstown, pur- chasing the practice of his preceptor. After practicing successfully in this town for a year and a half he removed to Biglersville, Adams county, where he continued practice for the same length of time. August 16, 1877, he located in Harrisburg, since which date he has been in continuous practice in this city. He ranks among the most skillful and suc- cessful of his profession. He was married in Biglersville, September 14, 1875, to Mary L., daughter of Henry G. and Margaret Kosser. They have two chil- dren, Ira Dale and Harry S. Dr. Meals is now serving on the board of school directors. He was a member of the Adams County Medical Society, and now be- longs to the Dauphin County Medical Insti- tute. He is a warm supporter of the Repub- lican party. He belongs to the Knights of Malta, and was formerly connected with other societies. Gorgas, Solomon R., M. D., was born in Cumberland county, Pa., September 11,1853. He was the son of Hon. William R. Gorgas a sketch of whom appears in another place in this volume, and Elizabeth (Hummel) Gorgas. He resided in his native county until fifteen years of age. He received his education at Columbia Yalley Institute, at Mechanicsburg, and Muhlenburg College, of Meyerstown. He took up the study of medi- cine with Dr. E. H. Coover, and attended the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, from which institution he was graduated in 1874. He began the practice of medicine in the Philadelphia almshouse, and continued, it until January, 1870. He practiced in Philadelphia for one year. In 1877 he came to Harrisburg, where he conducted a gen- eral practice, and also gave special attention to surgery until his death, June 30, 1894. He was a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society, and served as its president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, etc. He was a member of the State Medical Society and served on some of its most important committees. In 1887 he was appointed by the board of governors to the position of physician to the City Hospital, and for three years served as assistantsurgeon of the same. He was a stockholder in the Harrisburg Burial Case Company, in the Harrisburg Furniture Factory and in the City Passenger Railway Company, and director of the same. As one of the administrators of his father's estate he was interested in various business enterprises of the city. He was a member of the Democratic party, but held no political office. He was one of the physicians to the Children's Industrial Home, and was resi- dent surgeon to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company from January 1, 1894, until the time of his death. He was not married. Gorgas, Hon. William R., was born at the Gorgas homestead in Lower Allen town- ship, Cumberland count}', Pa., May 8, 1S0G. He was a son of Solomon Gorgas, who came to Cumberland county from Ephrata, Lan- caster county, Pa., in 1804. He grew to manhood on the farm on which he was born, and succeeded to his father's business, the management of the farm and a general country store. He did not have a regular school education, but attended Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., and then suc- ceeded by experience in obtaining a prac- tical and thorough business training. Early in life he turned his attention to politics. He was a Democrat, and in 1830 was elected to the lower house of the State Legislature, and was twice re-elected, serving through the critical period known as the " Buck-shot War." In 1841 he was nominated for State senator on the Democratic ticket, in the district comprising the counties of Cumber- land, Franklin and Adams, and was elected' Mr. Gorgas was not a debater, but a man of good judgment and of strong common sense, which, with his tireless industry, made him 376 BIO GRA PHIGA L ENCYCL OPEDIA an influential and valuable legislator. After serving one term in the State Senate, he laid aside politics and devoted himself to busi- ness pursuits, in which he continued active until very late in life. He was one of the founders and first directors of the banking firm of Merkle, Mum-ma & Co., of Mechan- icsburg. This firm subsequently became a State bank, which was afterwards made the First National Bank of Mechanicsburg, of which Mr. Gorgas was a director at the time of his death. He was also a director of the Harrisburg National Bank from 1845 till his death. He was a director of the Harrisburg Bridge Company, of the Harrisburg Market Company, and of the Harrisburg City Pas- senger Railway Company. He was presi- dent of the Harrisburg Burial Case Com- pany, and of the Allen and East Pennsboro' Fire Insurance Company. He wasa member of the Reservoir Park Commission, and of the advisory board of the Children's Indus- trial Home. In 1877 he removed from the Gorgas homstead to Harrisburg, where in 1882 he was the Democratic nominee for the Legislature. The city was then Republican by a majority of five hundred, but he came within eighty-eight votes of being elected. On March 5, 1840, he married Miss Elizabeth Hummel, of Harrisburg, by whom he had eight children. His widow and four children survive him. His children are: William L., cashier of the Harrisburg National Bank; George A., druggist; Kate F. and Mary E. He was a member of the Seventh Day Bap- tist church, and was in every respect a most conscientious and exemplary citizen. He died December 7, 1892, and his remains were interred in the family lot in the cemetery of Camp Hill, Cumberland county, Pa. Baker, W. C, M. D., was born in Chester county, Pa., January 10, 1850; son of Samuel and Mary (Rakestraw) Baker. He was reared in his native county and received his literary education in the public schools and in Mil- lersville Normal School. Dr. Henry Car- penter was his private preceptor in the study of medicine. He took a course of lectures in the University of Maryland and later attended the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1874. He began the practice of medicine at Marietta, Lancaster count}', and in the fall of 1874 came to Hummelstown, where he has since been in practice and enjoys the leading pa- tronage of the place. Dr. Baker was formerly a member of the Lancaster County Medical Society. In fraternity relations he is asso- ciated with Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., at Harrisburg, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle at Hummelstown. He is a director of the Farmers' Bank and a charter member and director of the Hum- melstown Electric Light Company. The Doctor is the physician and surgeon of the Hummelstown Brown Stone Company and of the railroad attached to the same. In politics he is Republican and has served as school director and also as member of the council. Dr. Baker was married, in 1875, to Miss A. E. Bare, daughter of Diller Bare, of Lancaster count}', and granddaughter of Adam Bare, one of the early sheriffs of that count}'. They have three children : Mary Maud, Gertrude Clair, and Zelma May. In church matters the Doctorwas reared in the Society of the Friends and his wife in the Lutheran Church. Ritchie, Melancthon M., M. D., was born in Bedford county, Pa., June 5, 1849; son of Josiah and Jennie Ritchie, the former a native of Bedford, the latter of Cumber- land county, Pa. The father was one of the prominent and successful business men of that county for many years, and later in life engaged in farming and is still residing there. Melancthon M. was the oldest of ten children, was reared in Bedford county, re- ceived his education in the public school and in the normal school, completing it by a special course in Dickinson SeTninary at Williamsport, Pa. He read medicine under Dr. Joseph D. Streble, of Bedford, and con- tinued his reading and practice under Dr. G. W. Smith, of Hollidaysburg. In 1874 he was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, after which he prac- ticed two years at Saxton, Bedford county, and then took a special course at Jefferson College. After practicing at Carlisle. Pa., six years, in 1883 he came to Harrisburg, locating on Market street, where he has since been engaged in a general practice. Dr. Ritchie is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society. While at Saxton he was physician of the Huntingdon Railroad Company. In 1865 he enlisted as a private in company A, Fiftieth regiment, Ninth army corps, and served until close of the war, August, 1865. He was present at the evacuation of Petersburg. In politics, Dr. Ritchie is with the Democratic party and is ~^($We2fc)»D l_ f^e^6^ h.

n in the insurance business. In September, 1884, he became partner with Dr. H. B. Buehler, under the firm name of Buehler & Hammond, and con- tinued until February 1, 1886, when he Withdrew from the firm and formed a part- nership with Edward Bailey, under the firm name of Hammond & Bailey. This firm has been successful, and now has the best class of business in the city. They represent the Pennsylvania Fire, Reliance, Delaware and Spring Garden of Philadelphia, Connecti- cut of Hartford, Merchants' of Newark, American Central of St. Louis, British America and Western of Toronto, Imperial, Norwich, Union, Northern, Royal, Manches- ter and Phoenix of England, Queen and Pacific of New York, Mutual Benefit Life of Newark, Hartford Steam Boilerlnsurance of Hartford, Conn., Employers' Liability of England, Lloyd's Plate Glass Insurance Company of New York. Mr. Hammond is a stockholder in the Foundry and Machine Works and the Har- risburg Bridge Company. He is a member of the Harrisburg Club and a member and one of the incorporators of the Inglenook Club. _ He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. He is a member of the Art Club of Philadelphia. In politics he is a Republican. He is a subscriber to the Young Men's Christian Association. He was married, June 7, 1883, to Miss Jo- sephine Forter, daughter of Dr. George W. Porter, of Harrisburg, and granddaughter of ~ A £c-i^^f. £•/.-. i-i, rf, '--•.■: ^s--.. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 469 Gov. David R. Porter. They have three chil- dren : George Porter, Emily Elizabeth and Helen Goodwin. He attends St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church and is a mem- ber of the vestry of the church. Peters, Thomas Sawyer, real estate and insurance agent, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg, November 26, 1857. He is a son of Benjamin George and Ann Berst Peters. Benjamin G. Peters was born in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., in December, 1819. He was for thirty years in the hotel business in Harrisburg, and was also proprietor of the Highspire distillery. He served the city as a member of council, and the county as its treasurer. His wife, a daughter of John and Barbara Hoerner Berst, was born October 6, 1819. Their children are : William Henry, Benjamin Franklin, Anna Mary, widow of John W. Young, Esq., of the Dauphin county bar, and for twenty years member and secretary of the Harrisburg School Board ; Thomas Sawyer, Charles Hay, and John David, who died in his infancy. Mr. Peters' death, which occurred November 10, 1876, was caused by an accident at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing, at Highspire, Pa. Mrs. Peters is still living. Thomas Sawyer Peters received his educa- tion in the public schools of Harrisburg, and then engaged on his own account in the real estate and insurance business. He is connected with the following societies: Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; State Capital Lodge, No. 70, 1. 0. 0. F. ; Cin- cinnati Commandery, No. 96, K. of M. ; the Royal Arcanum, and B. P. 0. Elks. He is one of the organizers of the Harrisburg lodges of Elks and Ancient Order United Workmen. He is a Republican, and has served as county assessor and in the .com- mon council of Harrisburg. On November 23, 1893, in Zion Lutheran church, Harris- burg, Pa., Thomas Sawyer Peters was mar- ried to Mary Agnes, daughter of George and Katherine (Koenig) Doehne, born May 28, 1870. Mr. Doehne was born in Germany in 1830, and has been in the brewing busi- ness in Harrisburg for forty years. Mrs. Doehne was born in Harrisburg in 1848. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Peters are: George Doehne, born September 12, 1894, and Anna Katherine. born May 3, 1896. Mr. Peters and wife are members of the Lu- theran church. 33 Sheafer, Wood K., fire insurance agent, was born in Mendota, Minn., November 7, 1858. He is a son of Maj. H. J. and America (Wood) Sheafer, natives of Dauphin county, Pa. He removed with his parents to Har- risburg when two years of age. He resided in this city and received his education in the public schools and high school and Seller's Academy, of Harrisburg. When fifteen years of age he engaged in the grocery business for one year. After that he was in the State Capital Flouring Mill as bookkeeper. He took up the study of dentistry with Dr. Westbrook,and attended the Pennsylvania Dental College, from which he was graduated in 1879-80. He practiced his profession for three years in St. Louis, Mo., successfully ; but on account of poor health was obliged to retire from the profes- sion. He returned to Harrisburg in 1883, and engaged in the fire insurance business. He is a Republican, and active in the work of his party. In April, 1890, he was elected to the select council for a term of four years; was made president in 1892, and has since that time held the office. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, Chapter and Pilgrim Commandery, Harris- burg Consistory, and past master of Blue Lodge. He is unmarried. Howard, James H. W., real estate agent, notary public and secretary of the Inter-State Fair, Harrisburg, Pa., is a native of Hamil- ton, Canada, and was born March 9, 1859. He is a son of Hamilton and Virginia (Mun- roe) Howard, the former a native of Virginia, now residing in Harrisburg, the latter a native of Hamilton. Canada, who died in Buf- falo, N. Y., in 1876. He received his primary education in the public schools of his native city, and when fourteen years of age he removed to Buffalo, N.Y.,and completed his education in the high school. He was employed with Dr. Thomas F. Rochester of that city for about five years. For the two following years he was engaged in the produce business in Chicago, and in 1878 he removed to Harrisburg. Here he also engaged in the produce business until 1884, when he embarked in the newspaper business as publisher of the State Journal. In 1886 he published a work entitled "Bond and Free," the story being based on an in- cident in his father's life. In 1889 he began the publication of Hoivard's Negro American Monthly. In 1890 he published a book en- 470 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA titled " Color Struggles." In 1892 he entered the State department as messenger for an unexpired term, and in 1894 engaged in the real estate business. In 1882 he was elected a member of the Harrisburg city council, representing the Eighth ward, and filled this office for three years. He has been sec- retary of the Inter-State Fair since its organ- ization, in 1892. Mr. Howard was married in Washington, D.C., March 29, 1883, to Ella Dorem, daugh- ter of Philip and Mary Dorem, of Westmin- ster, Md. They have one child, Layton Le- roy, born January 20, 1886. In political views Mr. Howard is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Capitol Street Presbyterian church. Mr. Howard is a publisher of some note. He contemplates the publication of a bistory of colored soldiers during the late Rebellion, in the preparation of which he was ably assisted by Gen. Simon Cameron during his life. Mr. Howard is a director of the only colored building and loan association in Harrisburg. He is a member of the Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 43, A. Y. M., and of Susquehanna Lodge, No. 27, G. U. 0. 0. f ., both meeting in Harrisburg. Rockafellar, Thomas B., real estate and collection agent, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., October 2, 1862. He is a son of John M. and Sarah (Hoffman) Rockafellar. the former a native of Cumberland county, the latter of Lancaster county, Pa. The father settled in Harrisburg about 1860, where he had before resided for a time pre- vious to his marriage. He had taught school for some time in Hummelstown. After coming to Harrisburg he worked for a few years at his trade of printing, but in his later years he was engaged in the real estate busi- ness. His wife survives him and resides in Harrisburg. They had eleven children, five of whom are living : Edward, residing in Erie, Pa.; Thomas B.; Nellie, wife of John M. Holmes, residing in Philadelphia; Sarah, residing in Philadelphia, and Daisy. The father was a worthy citizen and an active and prominent church member. Thomas B. was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg. After leaving school he entered at once upon the real estate busi- ness, and for a period of seventeen years has been continuously occupied in this business. For two years he was connected in business with his father, and for fifteen years has conducted the business solely in his own in- terest. He was married in Harrisburg to Miss Catherine Bowers, daughter of George and Mary Bowers, residents of Harrisburg. No children have been born to them. In political views Mr. Rockafellar is a Republi- can. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Taylor, William H., was born in Shrews- bury, York county, Pa., April 25, 1864. He is a son of Henry F. and Annie (Keevy) Taylor, natives of York county. His father was for many years in the United States de- tective service. He served as justice of the peace in York county for several terms. William H. Taylor was educated in York county. At fourteen years of age he left home and learned the trade of miller, at which he worked four years. He afterwards worked as a moulder in York, Pa., for three years. He then opened a bakery in York, and for three years did an extensive busi- ness. In 1889 he came to Harrisburg, and engaged in the insurance business. In 1894 he became one of the organizers of the Capi- tal City Flint Company. He was elected the first secretary, treasurer and general manager of the company, and was continued in these offices until November 30, 1895, since which time he has been secretary of the company. He is also district agent for "The Manufacturers' Industrial League," of Carlisle, Pa. Mr. Taylor is a Republican. He is a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. He was married, in 1887, to Miss Laura E., daughter of Henry Slusser. They have two children : Paul S. and Eve Adna. Baker, George W., real estate and in- surance agent, was born in Washington, D. C, September 22, 1868. He is a son of the late Frederick and Sarah E. (Goodman) Baker. Frederick Baker was born in Dan- ville, Pa., in November, 1837. He was a carpenter and pursued this calling through- out his life. Sarah Goodman was born in Williamsport, Pa., in 1845. She was mar- ried to Mr. Baker in 1866 ; the}' had five children, of whom the only surviving one is George W. The father is deceased and the mother is still living, aged fifty-one; she re- sides in Harrisburg and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. George W. Baker came to Harrisburg when a boy. He DAUPHIN COUNTY. 471 attended the high school for about four years. At twenty years of age he went to Chicago, 111., and was for three years a stu- dent at the Armour Institute. At the age of twenty-three he went to California and was employed for one year by Mr. J. C. Blout as private messenger. He was next engaged for a year in St. Paul, Minn., in the collecting, real estate and insurance business. He then came to Harrisburg and was for six months traveling salesman for barber's supplies. In 1895 % he opened' a coal, real estate and insurance office at 1742 North Fourth street. His residence is on Cowden street. He was appointed secretary of the Quay Union Central Club, which office he still holds. Mr. Baker is a Re- publican. He is a member of the Presby- terian church. Davidson, John H, real estate and insur- ance agent, Harrisburg, is a native of Dau- phin county, Pa. He was born in the city of Harrisburg July 5, 1870. He is a son of William W. and Susan E. (Zimmerman) Davidson, the former a native of Schuylkill county, the latter of Halifax township, Dau- phin county. His father was a tanner by trade, and during his residence in Schuyl- kill county followed this occupation, together with farming. The parents removed to Hai'risburg about 1860. The father was en- gaged in various occupations for a few years. For the past thirty years he has been in the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The parents had born to them three children, all of whom are living, namely : Frank E., residing at White Bear Lake, Minn., Clara May, wife of Charles E. Shaffer, residing one mile north- east of Dauphin, Dauphin count}', along Stony creek, and John H. John H. Davidson was educated in the public schools of his native city. For a period of about seven years after leaving school he was employed by the Pennsylva- nia Railroad Company as messenger and clerk. On April 1, 1895, he engaged in his present business, and has met with an en- couraging degree of success. He is a mem- ber of Cincinnatus Commanderv, No. 96, K. of M.; Paxtang Conclave, No. 131, I. 0. of H. In political views he is a Republican. He is a consistent member of Augsburg Lu- theran church. Foose, Lemuel Oliver, superintendent of city schools, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Juniata county, Pa., January 16, 1838. He is a son of James and Catherine (Boyer) Foose. His primary education was re* ceived in the Markleville Academy, Perry county, Pa. He also took the greater part of the course at the Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg. Pa. He left college at the close of the junior year. He was subsequently honored by this institution with the degree of M. A. While obtaining his education he was more or less engaged in teaching school. He had charge of the academy at Aarons- burg, Centre county, Pa., from 1864 to 1866, and in 1866-67 he was superintendent of schools at Lima, Ohio ; in 1868-69, superin- tendent of schools at Miamisburg, Ohio, and from 1869 to 1879, principal of the boys' high school, Harrisburg, Pa. In 1879 he was elected superintendent of the schools of the city of Harrisburg. In this position his services have accomplished much for the improvement of the schools. The course of study has been extended and reconstructed, with closely graded scholarships for admis- sion to successive grades; changes have been made in the method of promotion, so that classes complete the year's work earlier than before, and new classes take up their work at the time of year when there is less dispo- sition to drop out. A change has been effected by which pupils are promoted with- out examination when their work is satis- factory to the teachers. Competitive exam- inations are now held for the appointment of teachers. As applicants come to take the examination, the one highest in grade is appointed to the first vacancy, and the next vacancy is filled by the next highest in grade. Tins does away with favoritism or influence on the part of the school board in appointing teachers. As a result of Professor Foose's able administration the standard of scholarship and discipline has been raised, and the general scope and mission of the schools so extended and enlarged that they hold a high grade among the schools of the State. Professor Foose was one of the founders of the public library, and has since been secre- tary and trustee of the same. He has been at the head of the University Extension work since its inception. He is chairman of the city Bible Society, and is closely identi- fied with the Dauphin County Sunday- 472 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA School Association, being its president and secretary. He is a member of the Messiah Lutheran church. He has been one of the official board and the superintendent of the Sunday-school for twenty years. Lemuel 0. Foose was married, in 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Eleanor Kuhn, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Eleanor M. Kuhn. Their children are : Albert Elliott, Charles James, the architect of the public library building, of Harrisburg, Ella Irene, Frank Charles and Jessie Florence. Garner, John E., principal of the Harris- burg Business College, was born in Carroll county, Md., May 28, 1846. He is a son of Abraham and Mary A. (Appier) Garner. His father was a prosperous farmer, and died in his native State, August 2, 1879. His mother is still living and resides in Mary- land. Their family consists of three children, namely: Elias Oliver, Rebecca C, wife of Samuel Gait, who resides in Carroll county, Md., and John E. John E. was reared to manhood in his native county, receiving his primary education in the public schools. Until the fall of 1868 he was engaged in teaching school and working on the farm. In the fall of 1868 he entered the Normal School of Millersville, Pa. Here he spent five years and was graduated in 1873. He then again engaged in teaching school in Lancaster county, Pa., for about three years, attending college also during the summer for the purpose of perfecting himself in the higher branches of education. In 1876 he removed to Harrisburg and was engaged in the city schools for eight years. In 1885 he opened the Business College, now so well known to the people of this and adjoining counties. He was married in Harrisburg, July 5, 1881, to Ettie S. White, daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth A. White. To them have been born three children, namely: John E., born October 28,1886; Elizabeth May, born March 24, 1890; and Gilbert D., born June 17, 1893. Mr. Garner is an active member of the Order of American Mechanics. In political views he is a Republican, and he attends the Church of God. Mrs. Garner is a member of Pine Street Presbyterian church. Mr. Garner has acquired distinction in his profession. His college enjoys a large and growing popularity, and has sent many bright and promising young men to recruit the ranks of business men. The institution was organized in 1873, by Prof. John N. Currey, as a night school and in 1880 day sessions were added. In 1885 Prof. Garner, then one of the popular teachers of the school, assumed entire control. He reorgan- ized and systematized the course of instruc- tion. This same is eminently practical and is under the direct personal charge of the principal, who is assisted by a large corps of able instructors. The course embraces prac- tical arithmetic, bookkeeping, grammar, spelling, commercial correspondence, rapid calculations, shorthand, typewriting, com- mercial law and business ethics. To all per- sons who have been denied a thorough course of common school education, and to those who are deficient in any particular branch, a great opportunity is here afforded. Special de- partments are open to young men and ladies who wish to better fit themselves for a thor- ough course of collegiate or commercial studies. The college is handsomely ap- pointed and is centrally located at No. 330 Market street. Hammelbaugh, D. Daniel, secretary of the Harrisburg School District, was born at Harrisburg October 18, 1861. He is a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Stahler) Hammel- baugh, and has been a continuous resident of this city since his birth. His father is a native of Maryland, and settled in Harris- burg about 1844 and since that time has been a resident of the city. He is seventy- two years of age and is highly esteemed. His wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, is a native of Marysville, Pa. She died when D. Daniel was in infancy. Both she and her husband are of German ances- try. They had sis children, five of whom are living: Elizabeth, widow of the late William Miller; Julia, wife of George E. Arnold; Margaret, wife of John W. White; Josephine, wife of William B. Grissinger, and D. Daniel. By a second union Philip had a family of five children, four of whom are living and are as follows : George B., Mary F., wife of James H. Collins, Cath- erine G. and Charles F. All members of both families reside in Harrisburg. D. Daniel received his education in the public and high schools of this city, having been graduated from the high school in 1882. For a short time he was assistant ticket agent in the office of the Northern Central railroad. In September, 1883, he engaged as messenger to the Board of Edu- cation, and in June, 1895, after the death of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 473 the late John W. Young, was appointed to the office he now so acceptably fills. He is a member of Council No. 3, Order United American Mechanics, and of Gen. John F. Hartranft Camp, No. 15, Sons of Veterans. In political views he is liberal. He attends the Westminster Presbyterian church. He is widely known and highly esteemed. Shumberger, J. C. — A community gains character and distinction from the leaders in various branches of business who make it the seat of their labors. Every original and successful business venture is an advertise- ment and an additional attraction to the place. Certainly to Mr. Shumberger must be accorded the praise of success in the founding and conduct of his School of Com- merce. Mr. Shumberger was born in Good Hope, Cumberland county, Pa. His father, Simon Shumberger, was a native of the same county, and was a prominent man there. He was a contractor and builder, and also conducted an undertaking establishment. He served for nine months during the late Rebellion in company F, One Hundred and Thirtieth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He resided in Cumberland county until 1890, when he came to Harrisburg. Since that time he has been engaged in contract- ing. He married Sarah Eckert, and they have two children : M. Ella, wife of Jacob Souder, residing in Harrisburg, and J. C. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shumberger are worthy peeple, modest and unassuming, and quietly taking part in all movements promising social good. Mr. Shumberger is one of the incorporators of the Messiah Rescue and Be- nevolent Home of Harrisburg, which was chartered April 15, 1896. J. C. Shumberger received his primary education in the public schools of his native county and of Harrisburg. This course was supplemented by subsequent attendance at the Keystone Business College of Harrisburg and the head school of Acme Phonography at Washington, D. C. In the organization of the Lebanon Busi- ness College in 1890 Mr. Shumberger dis- played marked ability. When the failure of others had left the ground cumbered with difficulties he achieved success, placed the institution on a good foundation and started it upon a career of prosperity. He after- wards disposed of the Lebanon Business College to a company composed of the prin- cipals of the different departments of the school, and the institution is still success- fully conducted by them. A remarkable record of usefulness and success is that which has been made by the institution known as the School of Commerce, which is located at 16 North Market Square. Mr. J. C. Shumberger, who founded the school in Harrisburg in April, 1894, is one of the ablest, most courteous and most dis- tinguished representatives of the scholastic profession, and by his indefatigable efforts, seconded by a staff of competent assistants, he has made it one of the most prosperous schools of the kind in the State. The following is a list of studies pursued at this school : Double entry bookkeeping, single entry bookkeeping, commercial law, commercial arithmetic, rapid calculations, civil government, correspondence, grammar (Maxwell's Intro, and Swinton's advanced), negotiable papers, penmanship, office prac- tice, spelling, banking, practice of keeping books for the different trades, shorthand, letter copying, manifolding and typewriting. In no school in the United States is better work done than in this one. The proof is found in the ease with which pupils secure good paying positions in great business houses. There ai'e accommodations for about 150 scholars at this school, and about 146 are at present enrolled. Mr. Shumberger gives to every depart- ment his close personal supervision — and we all know what a powerful thing the eye of the master is. The school has the finest business college rooms in the State, fitted with all the modern conveniences. The rooms are elegantly lighted with nat- ural and electric light and heated with steam. The latest improved typewriters are in use. Those desiring to prepare them- selves for teaching penmanship in any or all of the departments of the beautiful art find superior facilities in this institution. Students holding scholarships have the privilege of attending both day and even- ing sessions until they have the course com- pleted, regardless of time. They also have the privilege of reviewing their course in the college years after, if they wish, without extra charge. In short, this is a thoroughly up-to-date institution, having at its head one of the ac- knowledged master minds of the profession. On May 1,1S96, Mr. Shumberger organized 474 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA a Commercial College at Carlisle, Cumber- land county, Pa., which he is conducting successfully at this date. In connection with the School of Commerce Mr. Shum- berger edits and publishes a newspaper called the School of Commerce News, which is issued monthly. . During the years 1892, '93 and '94 Prof. Shumberger was principal of the commer- cial department of the Pennsylvania Chau- tauqua, and performed the duties incum- bent upon him with zeal and efficiency. In 1S93 he was elected a director of the Phila- delphia Mutual Loan Association. In his earlier life Mr. Shumberger was engaged in mechanical pursuits. He learned both car- pentry and undertaking, and when only sixteen years of age was the overseer of twelve men engaged in erecting important structures, such as barns, dwelling houses and churches. Mr. Shumberger was married in Lebanon, Pa., June 1, 1893, to Alberta K., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Borden) Hepkins. They have one child, named Sarah Eliza- beth. Mr. and Mrs. Shumberger are con- sistent and active members of Messiah Lu- theran church, and are teachers in the Sun- day-school connected with that church. During the last eight months of Mr. Shum- berger's residence in Lebanon he was the faithful superintendent of the Sunday- school of the Seventh Street Lutheran church. He is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association and takes a lively interest in all activities tending to benefit and improve his fellow-men. Mr. Shumberger is an active member of the Pa- triotic Order Sons of America, also of the commandeiy of the same organization, and a member and trustee of Dauphin Conclave, No. 96, I. 0. of H. Landon, Samuel G., principal of the Har- risburg high school, was born in Herrick, Bradford county, Pa., February 12, 1865, son of George and Catherine (Smith) Lan- don, both natives of Wyoming county, where they now have their residence. The father, a prominent and well-known citizen of Brad- ford county, was a college graduate and in earlier life was active in the ministry, which he was compelled by failing health to relin- quish ; subsequently he engaged in farming and later became prominent in politics, serv- ing two terms as the representative of his district in the United States Congress. He is now living retired from business in his native town, at the advanced age of seventy- nine years. He has been twice married, having six children by his first marriage, three of whom are living: Elizabeth, wife of E. Fuller, residing at Camptown, Pa.; George K., residing at Avoca, N. Y.; and Annie, wife of R. J. Fuller, residing at Camptown, Pa.; and by his second marriage, eight chil- dren, seven living: Benson, at Chicago; Mrs. Rev. W. P. Buck, Provincetown, Mass.; Sam- uel G. ; Herbert, residing on the homestead ; Carrie, wife of T. J. Reinhart, residing at Black Walnut, Wj'oming county, Pa. ; Jen- nie, at home; and Robert, Avoca, Pa. Sam- uel G. attended the public schools of his native township, and was graduated from Wyoming Seminary, at Kingston, Pa., in June, 1885. He completed his college course at Wesle} r an University, Middletown, Conn., in the class of 1889. For two years he was superintendent of schools at California, Mo., and for one year professor of Latin and Greek in Puget Sound University, Tacoma, Wash., after which he was for two years sup- erintendent of schools at Puyallup, Wash., and then came East to accept the position of principal of the Harrisburg high school, taking charge of the work in September, 1894. Professor Landon was married in California, Mo., June 3, 1891, to Miss Minnie E. Biggs, daughter of Thomas M. and Jose- phine Y. (McGowan) Biggs, and to their marriage there is no issue. Professor and Mrs. Landon attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Gregory, Frank H., general secretar}' Y. M. C. A., Pennsylvania Railroad Branch, was born in Philadelphia October 9, 1861. His grandfather, Gen. Edgar M. Gregory, served with distinction during the war of the Rebellion. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 1863. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general September 1, 1864, and to brevet major general August 9, 1865. He was honorably discharged by general orders November 3, 1867. He served as United States marshal at Philadelphia from the date of his dis- charge from the army until his death. Capt. Frank H. Gregory, son of the above-men- tioned General Gregory and father of the subject of this sketch, was a prominent con- tractor and bridge builder in Philadelphia, but during the latter years of his life he was with the Globe Gas Light Company, of DA UPHIN CO UNTY . 475 Philadelphia. In the late war between the States he commanded company A, Ninety- first regiment, Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and with his company took part in many prominent engagements. He died at Philadelphia March, 1877, after an active and successful career, leaving a good name as an inheritance to his descendants. His faithful and devoted wife, Mary A. (Fletcher) Gregory, still survives and resides at Derry, Pa. They had four children, three of whom are living: C. Augusta, Frank H. and W. Elbert, the eldest and youngest both resid- ing at Derry, Pa. Frank H. was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and of Danville, Pa. For a short time he was salesman in a gen- eral store in Philadelphia. Afterwards he learned the wire-manufacturing business and for about four months he was engaged in this business in his own interest in Phila- delphia. In 1886 he was appointed assist- ant secretary of the P. R. R. department of the Y. M. C. A. at Philadelphia, He effi- ciently filled this position for nine months, when he was appointed secretary of the same institution at Derry, Pa.; there he re- mained until 1893, when he was transferred to his present position at Harrisburg. His judicious, faithful and courteous manage- ment of the affairs of the society have given him a large place in the esteem and affec- tion of the members. Mr. Gregory was married at West Chester September 17", 1895, to Miss Lula May Free- man, daughter of W. H. M. and Mary Free- man, of that city. Mr. Gregory is an active member of Derry Lodge, No. 942, I. 0. 0. F., of Derry, Pa.; also of Nazareth Commandery, No. 125, K. of M., of Harrisburg. In po- litical views he is a Prohibitionist. He and his wife attend the Presbyterian church. Black, Homer, general secretary Y. M. C. A., Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Ports- mouth, N. H., September 22, 1866. He is a son of William and Mary E. (Shepard) Black, natives of Portsmouth, who both died at Boston, Mass., the former June 8, 1879, the latter July 25, 1891. These parents had born to them three sons, namely: William, born August 10, 1850, and died June 10, 1894 ; James A., at present resid- ing in New York City, and Homer. When one year old, Homer Black was taken by his parents to Boston, Mass., where they made their home. He received his education in the public schools of that city. He became accountant in a large furniture store, which position he occupied for a long period. During the years 1888-89, and part of 1890, he was engaged as associate secre- tary of the Y. M. C. A., at Rochester, N. Y. In April, 1890, he removed to Bay City, Mich., where he filled the position of general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., until 1891, when he removed to Harrisburg. Since that date, he has, with ability and acceptance, dis- charged the duties of his present engage- ment. He was married in Boston, Mass., Decem- ber 25, 1889, to Eugenie Dagmar Peterson, daughter of Theodore and Anne Peterson, of Boston, Mass., but at present residing at Akron, Ohio. They have two children, namely : Theodore Wesley, born June 7, 1891, and Dorothy Stearns, born April 19, 1894. Mr. Black is a member of the Royal Arcanum, No. 499, of Harrisburg. In po- litical views he is liberal. Both Mr. and Mrs. Black are members of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Black has spent most of his life in active and practical evan- gelistic work ; a wise head, warm heart and genial manner are an attractive and force- ful commendation of his religion. Kurzenknabe, J. H., music teacher and author, was born in Moenchehof, near Cassel, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840. He is a son of John George and Anna Kurzen- knabe. He was left an orphan in childhood. He attended the Industrial School at Cassel. When he was fourteen years old he bade farewell to friends and home, September 15, 1854, and set out to seek his fortune in the New World, sailing from Bremerhaven for America on the following day. By mistake he was transferred to a ship on which all were strangers to him, but he was buoyant with hope and free as a bird. During the voyage of forty-nine days, being a very clever violinist, he made friends among the officers and crew and became also a general favorite with the passengers, so that he was the pet of the ship. His especial attention was at- tracted to an old lady who was sick during the whole voyage. Her children in America had sent money to bring over their old mother. To this helpless woman he minis- tered in his boyish way as best he could. The forty-nine days' voyage was tempestu- ous, and minus mast, and storm-beaten, the ship hove in sight of the eagerly looked-for 476 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA land. On her arrival at New York, the children of the old lady were there to meet her, to whom she told the story of the boy's kindness. In this family he found a tem- porary home, and in years to come he was not forgotten by them. Arrangements were made for him to go to a seminary in Penn- sylvania, where under Christian training he found a safe shelter and valuable instruction. Having a talent for music he followed this bent, and in that institution of learning he prosecuted his musical studies and made for himself a name as a teacher of the violin and vocal music. He was afterwards placed under the care and instruction of William B. Bradbury, then the most prominent teacher of music in the country. After a thorough course under this master, Mr. Kur- zenknabe started on his own responsibility. His first and only attempt to teach singing and a day-school together in a Maryland town was a total failure, but the very next engagement, which was at Sag Harbor, L.I., proved a complete success. After teaching successfully in Baltimore and other Mary- land towns, he visited the New England States and taught conventions in a number of important cities. He then returned to Hagerstown, Md., where his lot fell in pleas- ant places, and here, too, he found the wife to cheer him through his busy life. He taught successfully in Baltimore, York, Pa., Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York, and last in Camden, N. J., where the first child, a boy, greeted the parents and cheered their hearts. His next place of residence and teaching was Moorestown, N. J., and the next Philadelphia, where a daughter was born. The war coming on, the New Eng- land States seemed safer than Pennsylvania, hence Dedham, Mass., became the next home. Fine classes in Yankee land, war songs and teaching in most of the prominent towns brought money to the purse, but sickness claimed the boy for a victim. Repeated and urgent invitations from Maryland friends to make a change, for the boy's sake, induced the Kurzenknabes to disregard the threaten- ing perils of war and journeysouthward. An- tietam and Gettysburg brought the armies of both sides, and the great invasion left the family destitute and helpless, with but five dollars in money and a railroad ticket toSun- bury, Pa., whence the floods drove them back. Mercersburg and study for the ministry were quickly- decided upon. But exciting debates of the church involved theological gladia- tors and their followers, and too free a tongue was not the wisest thing to have in those days of trial. Fairy visions vanished. The advent of twin boys made an increase of in- come imperative and teaching was the only resource. A house was purchased at Mc- Connellsburg, but sold after an occupancy of two years. Mechanicsburg was home for a short time,and finally Harrisburg became the permanent residence, and a house was pur- chased which is still home. Teaching for twenty -seven years in many different States, sometimes hundreds of miles from home, always joyous, looking at the bright side of life, active, with plenty of grit, yet with his heart centered where the loved ones stay, earnest, enthusiastic, this is J. H. Ivurzen- knabe as his friends and scholars know him. Professor Kurzenknabe is the author and compiler of the following books: "Sweet Silver Echoes," "Music at Sight," "Gospel Trio," " Songs and Glees," " Wreath of Gems," "Song Treasury," "Peerless Praise," " Gates Ajar," "Sowing and Reaping," " Theory of Music," " Fair as the Morning," and "Kindly Light." The sale of " Sowing and Reaping " has reached over 280,000 copies, and over 190,000 copies of "Fair as the Morning" have been sold. " Kindly Light " starts in with 20,000 copies engaged in advance of publication. All of these books are pub- lished by his well-known house of J. H. Kurzenknabe & Sons, Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Kurzenknabe was married in Greencastle, Pa., November 13, 1859, to Susan Shafer, daughter of George and Frederica Shafer, residents of Hagerstown, Md. Their chil- dren are : Harry J., born in Camden, N. J., printer and stationer of Harrisburg; Anna Rosina.born in Philadelphia and died June 24, 1877, in Harrisburg; Flora Fernandina, born in Hagerstown, Md., a student at Mc- Dowell's school, New York; John Erasmus and George Jacob, twins, born in Mercers- burg, Pa.; John E., manager of his father's music house ; George J., in the music busi- ness in Chicago; James William, born in McConnellsburg, Pa., died October 29, 1869, in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Richard Louis, born in Harrisburg, and connected with his father's business ; Gertrude Viola, born in Harrisburg, wife of George Elias Shaffer, re- siding in Harrisburg; Lily Esther, born in Harrisburg, bookkeeper in her father's music store; Norman Bruce, born in Harrisburg, now in the music business in New York; Ellen Miriam, a student of elocution at Em- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 477 erson's College, Boston, Mass. ; Susan May, born in Harrisburg; Paul Edgar, born in Harrisburg; Francis Earl Harter, born in Harrisburg ; Myra Simmons, born in Har- risburg, died in Harrisburg, August 17, 1886. Professor Kurzenknabe is at present a mem- ber of Salem Reformed church of Harrisburg. He was formerly a member of the Second church, which, as elder, he represented for manj' years at Classis and in the Synod. He belongs to Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, 1. 0. 0. F., Harrisburg Encampment, No. 301, the I. 0. of H., and several other or- ganizations. He is often for weeks from home, attending conventions, gospel services and children's gatherings. He eats and sleeps well, is in perfect health, is five feet nine inches in height, turning the scale at two hundred pounds, and knowing nothing by experience of sickness. You will find him a hale-fellow-well-met. May his days of usefulness be many and his talent ever be active in the Master's cause, till the welcome summons, "Well done, thou good and faith- ful servant," calls him to the rest that awaits the people of God. This sketch is prepared by one of his loyal friends and ardent admirers. Orth, Henry C, music dealer and insur- ance agent, was born in Harrisburg, April 8, 1843. On the right bank of the river Danube, about fifteen miles east of Vienna, is the village of Orth. In the year 1170, Hartneid Von Orth purchased the village and estate surrounding it, founded a church and erected a castle. The estate remained in the family until the close of the seventeenth century, when the proprietor sold the estate and moved to Moravia, one of the northern provinces of Austria. A portion of the Orth family removed to the Palatinate, along the river Phine. In 1709 Karl Orth was born in the town of Ramholtz, in the Palatinate, died in 1789, was married, and had issue. Karl Orth, 2d, was born in 1770, in Ram- holtz, married in 1795, to Margaret Roth, and died in Ramholtz in 1854. He held the position of superintendent of forestry. George Orth, second son of Karl Orth and Margaret (Roth) Orth, was born December 5, 1808, in Ramholtz, Germany. He was a shoemaker by trade, and a musician of no mean ability. He is living a retired life in Harrisburg, where he settled on coming to America in 1842. His wife, Elizabeth M. (Rufer) Orth, was born near Frankfort, Germany, and is still living, at the age of seventy-five years. They have had three children, of whom Henry C. and Louisa, wife of Charles A. Aughinbaugh, still sur- vive. Henry C. has spent his life in Har- risburg. He passed through the public schools, and subsequently obtained a thorough musical education and became a teacher of the pianoforte. He embarked in his present business in 1865, and has con- ducted it with great success. He was mar- ried at Grantville, Dauphin county, in April, 1875, to Miss Katherine G. Sherk, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Sherk, who were among the early settlers of Lebanon count}'. One child was born to them, namely, Florence. Mr. Orth is a school director, and chairman of the board of teachers. He is an active member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., and has been treasurer of the lodge for the past fourteen years. In his political affiliation he is a staunch Repub- lican. He attends the Market Square Pres- byterian church. Boas, Daniel D., deceased, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., February 19, 1819, a few weeks after the death of his father, Jacob Boas, who had four sons older than Daniel D.: John P., William D., Jacob B. and Augustus F. Jacob Boas, the father of Daniel D., was the son of Rev. William Boas and was born at Reading, Pa., in 1786. He was brought up to mercantile pursuits and came to Harris- burg in 1805, where he established him- self in business. He was a member of the borough council and was commissioned by Governor Sn}'der February 6, 1809, pro- thonotary and clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions and died while in office, October 8, 1815. He married Sarah, daughter of Jacob Dick, of Reading, Pa. The widowed mother of Daniel D. removed with her sons to Reading, Pa., the residence of her rela- tives and friends, where the sons were all put to trades, it being the custom of that day to teach every boy a trade whether his family was wealthy or poor. Daniel D. patiently passed his apprenticeship but was ver}' anxious to begin business for himself. He accepted a position for a short time in the Harrisburg postoffice, but soon relin- quished it to accept an interest offered him by O. P. Bellman in his extensive shoe trade. Finding the shoe business too slow for him he persuaded Mr. Bellman to abandon it and 478 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA they formed a partnership in the lumber business. Mr. Boas found in this business ample scope for his ability and congenial occupation for life. He was a man of marked characteristics and would have been prominent in any branch of business. His career was successful and carried him from insignificant beginnings to the plane of prosperity and competency. His business methods were comprehensive and complete, beginning with a carefully laid plan and progressing by the most studious attention to all details in operation and conducting with the utmost attainment of the end sought. He was a popular man in his busi- ness associations because of his considera- tion of the rights and comfort and conveni- ence of others. So well was he versed in human nature that he was able to transact business without friction and seldom had to resort to legal process to get his due. His sympathy with all classes was genuine and broad, while his aid to the needy was un- stinted. Mr. Boas was prominent in the Demo- cratic, party and was sometimes honored with office, but his strong and universal preference was to be a worker in the ranks of his party, and never lead. He served in the school board of Harrisburg for many years and was the president of that body. He was much interested in the organization and adoption of the free school system and was very active in securing that end. He counseled a liberal policy in providing school accommodations and many of the best improvements are due to his wisdom and sagacity. Mr. Boas was the candidate of his party in 1865 for senator from his district and polled many votes above the strength of the party. In 1876 he was the Democratic presidential elector. He made no enemies either in politics or religion, but was broad and charitable, and honored the motives of all who differed from him in views. He died May 9, 1878, his life being suddenly terminated by an accident by which he was thrown from his carriage. The announcement of his death was mourn- ful news in the city, where all recognized the value of his public service and the worthiness of his character. Few men were so prominent in promoting the welfare of the community and few events have sad- dened the hearts as his untimely taking off. Mr. Boas left a wife, two sons and three daughters, the eldest daughter being Mrs. John Wister, of Duncannon. His son, Henry D. Boas, was born in Har- risburg October 11, 1857. He received his primary education in the public schools and the Harrisburg Academy and subsequently attended St. Paul's School at Concord, N. H. In 1871 he entered the office of his father and remained there until the death of the latter in 1878, when in connection with his brother, William S., they took charge of the business of which, since the death of his brother, he has had entire control. Mr. Boas was married October 26, 1876, to Miss Susan Espey, daughter of Joseph and Mary Espey. Two children have been born to them : Mary Espey and Sarah Wister. Mr. Boas is a worthy successor of his distin- guished father. The immense business in- terests which came early into his hands have been ably managed and the son has displayed much of the business ability shown in the successful career of his hon- ored parent. In social life also Mr. Boas is an important factor. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., and is a member of the Harrisburg Club. He and his family attend St. Stephen's Episcopal church. Sheesley, William, was born in Harris- burg, Pa., October 25, 1838. His father, the late Daniel Sheesley, was born in Dau- phin county, in the Lykens Valley ; he died in 1869. His mother, Sarah (Ressinger) Sheesley, was born in Harrisburg, and is still living at the advanced age of eighty years. They had eleven children, eight of whom survive : William, Mar)', wife of Peter Reel, Sarah, Daniel, Louisa, wife of Joseph E. Rhodes, Elizabeth, wife of George Zat- nall, Samuel and George. William Sheesley received only a limited education ; he may with truth be called a self-made man. With industry, energy and perseverance, he made up for his lack of early advantages, and won deserved pros- perity and success. His youth and earl}' manhood were spent in agricultural pur- suits. When twenty-seven years of age he went to work upon the river, and continued at this occupation two years. In 1866, after the destruction of the bridge by fire, he operated a ferry between Harrisburg and Bridge Island. When the new bridge was completed, he returned to his former occupa- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 479 tion on the river. From 1869 to 1875 he was engaged in the milling business, and in 1876 he erected the premises he now occu- pies, and engaged in the flour and feed busi- ness; later he added the coal business, in which he has since continued. In 1874 Mr. Sheesley was elected a mem- ber of the select council of Harrisburg, and served in that body two years. In 1876 he was elected city treasurer, and so well did he execute this important trust that he was re- elected for a second term. In 1881 he was elected sheriff of Dauphin county, and was also awarded a second term, for which he was elected in 1887, in recognition of his capacity and fidelity. William Sheesley was married at Harris- burg, January 21, 1861, to Miss Anna E. Young, daughter of John and Elizabeth Young. They had eight children, six of whom are living: Catherine, wife of James Lehr; Mary, wife of Edwin Miller; Mar- garet, wife of Thomas Carpenter; Amelia, John H. and Lillie. Mr. Sheesley is an ac- tive member of Lamberton Lodge, No. 708, I. 0. 0. F., and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. Sheesley, John H., son of William, was born at Harrisburg, December 8, 1869. He was educated in the public schools, and learned the trade of machinist. He followed this trade until 1894, working two years of the time in the United States navy yard at Washington, D. C. In February, 1895, he purchased the flour and feed branch of his father's business. He was married in Harrisburg, February 28, 1893, to Miss Mary Peebles, daughter of William F.and Retta Peebles, of Harrisburg. They have had one son, William LeRoy, who died November 30, 1895. Mr. Sheesley is on the threshold of his business career, which promises the largest success. He is universally esteemed in all the walks of life. Bell, John, lumber merchant, was born on the shore of the Susquehanna river about two miles from Harrisburg, December 8, 1838. He is a son of John and Margaret (Fullerton) Bell, the former a native of Stony Creek Valley, Pa., the latter born at Colum- bia, Lancaster county, Pa. He received his education in the public schools. He learned the trade of carpenter and builder, and fol- lowed this occupation in Harrisburg for twenty-three years. In 1879 he engaged in the lumber business, and has continued in it to the present time. John Bell has been twice married. He was married in Baltimore, Md., December 22, 1864, to Jennie Albert. Of five children born to this marriage only one is living, Lilly M., wife of Frederic Smith, of Harris- burg. Mrs. Bell died in Harrisburg May 26, 1874. Mr. Bell was married the second time at Harrisburg, December 14, 1879, to Mary A. Riegle, daughter of Simon and Bar- bara (Stoner) Riegle. To them have been born a family of five boys : Warren R., Wayne S., Roger F., Arthur and John E. In 1861 Mr. Bell enlisted in company G, Twentieth Pennsylvania infantry, and served three months. In 1862 he re-enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Twenty-sev- enth Pennsylvania volunteers, and served nine mouths. He also served six months in company I, Twentieth Pennsylvania cav- alry, one hundred da}'S in company G, One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Pennsylvania volunteers, and ten months in company I, Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers. He was finally mustered out of service at Victoria, Tex., and returned to Harrisburg. He is a member of Post No. 58, G. A. R. Mr. Bell acts with the Republican party. The family attend Grace Methodist Epis- copal church. Mr. Bell is a thorough busi- ness man, and gives hearty support to all measures calculated to build up the city and to better society. Kelley, Henry M., wholesale coal dealer, and manager of the Bay Shoe Manufactur- ing Company, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, June 22, 1840. He is the youngest son and only survivor of three children of Andrew and Ruth (Grayson) Kelley, both natives of England, but resi- dents of the United States from their in- fancy. He received the advantages of the public schools in his native city, and after leaving school learned the trade of ma- chinist, which vocation he pursued till 1876. His last work in this line of business was the setting up of the engines in the pump- ing station of the city water works, at the foot of North street, which he afterwards operated for two years. In 1876 Mr. Kelley engaged in the wholesale and 'retail coal trade. On his premises, situated near the canal, on State street, he operates the largest business of this kind in the city. Mr. Kelley 480 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPED1A has been a continuous resident of Harris- burg for thirty years, and besides his con- nection with the branches of business al- ready named, he is a director in the boards of the Brelsford Packing Company, the Pennsylvania Ammonia and Fertilizing Company and the Harrisburg Traction Com- pany. Mr. Kelley has shown himself to be thoroughly alive to the business activities of the times, is universally respected for his honorable business methods and intelligent enterprise, and highly esteemed in financial "circles for his integrity. He has won suc- cess by honorably deserving it. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, P. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, and Lulu Temple of the Mystic Shrine. In politics he is a staunch Republican. Mr. Kelley was married in Philadelphia, October 31, 1870, to Miss Caroline Elder. They have had but one child and it died in infancy. wife of James McCann, and William S. Mr. Hautzman is a member of Cincinnatus Commandery, No. 96, K. of M., and also an active member of Millersburg Conclave, No. 208, I. 0. H. He is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Reformed church. Hautzman, Frederick H., dealer in lum- ber and mill work, Harrisburg, was born in Germany. He is a son of Henry and Kath- erine (Flager) Hautzman, both native Ger- mans. The family came to America when Frederick was six years old, and located in Harrisburg. Here he received his educa- tion in the public schools. He learned the trade 'of car-building, and followed this occupation until 1866, when he began the operation of a planing mill. In 1870 he removed to Millersburg, Pa., and operated a planing mill there for seventeen years. In 1887 he removed to Harrisburg and became foreman of the John Langletz Co., and held this position until 1893, when he be- came connected with the Millersburg Plan- ing Mill Company, and opened up the present branch of that business in this city. He has been twice married. His first wife was Adeline B. Wietzel, to whom he was married in Harrisburg in 1865. To this marriage there were born eleven children, six of whom are living, namely : Sarah Alice, Ella May, Charles F., Arthur S., Grace C. and Maud R. Mrs. Hautzman died in Harrisburg. Mr. Hautzman was united in matrimony the second time, December 31, 1890, to Mary Alice Siebert, widow of the late Aram flammaker. There are no children born to this marriage. By her union with her first husband, Mrs. Hautz- man has two living children : Nellie May, Cox, D. W., wholesale coal dealer, was born in Baltimore county, Md., March 22, 1841. He is a son of the late Selmon and Mary (Cooper) Cox, the former of whom died in 1860, and the latter in 1849. When about eleven years of age he removed to York county, Pa., and received his education in the public schools of Baltimore county, Md., and of York county, Pa., up to the age of fif- teen. He began business for himself as a boy of sixteen in a general country store, and after being occupied with this vocation for about two years he became a track laborer on the Northern Central railroad, after which he studied telegraphy and was later given a place as operator on this road. In 1862 he came to Harrisburg as secretary to Gen. A. B. Warford, at that date president of the Northern Central railroad. Upon the retire- ment of General Warford, Mr. Cox was given a position as clerk in the general superin- tendent's office. In February, 1865, he en- listed in company I, Seventy-seventh Penn- sylvania volunteers as a private. Within a short time he was appointed regimental clerk, and a little later on clerk in the in- spector general's department at General Thomas' headquarters, Nashville, Teun. He was mustered out of the service on special orders in October, 1865, returned to Harris- burg and again entered the service of the Northern Central railroad, this time as pay- master. In 1871 he resigned his position with the Northern Central railroad and was employed by the Harrisburg Furnace Com- pany. In 1872 he embarked in the retail coal business, in which he continued for about ten years, after which he engaged in iron ore mining, and in 1887 in his present business of wholesale coal dealer. Mr. Cox served as a comptroller of the city of Harrisburg from 1876 to 1880. He is a charter member and past master of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A M.; a member of Perseverance Chapter, No. 21; past com- mander of Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11 ; and past commander of Post No. 58, G. A. R. In politics Mr. Cox is active in the ranks of the Republican party. Mr. Cox and his DAUPHIN COUNTY. 481 estimable wife are members of the Pine Street Presbyterian church, Mr. Cox being a mem- ber of the session of this church. He was married in Saltsburg, Pa., June 20, 1871, to M. Eleanor Galbraith, who was born at Saltsburg, Pa. They have three chil- dren: Earl W.. born July 4, 1872; Roy Gal- braith, born June 5, 1875, and Martha Sterl- ing, born September 25, 1877. Mr. Cox is the author and publisher of Cox's Calculated Tonnage Rate Book, a work of the greatest practical value in the count- ing house and in railroad and mining of- fices. It exhibits computations by hundred weights from one hundred-weight to one hun- dred tons, and by hundred tons to one thou- sand tons at from one cent to six dollars per ton. Mr. Cox is a thorough practical busi- ness man of broad views and genial tem- perament. Sible, John S., coal, wood and ice dealer, Harrisburg, Pa., was born near Orcut Creek, nowcalled Willawana P.O., Bradford county, Pa., September 11, 1843. He is a son of the* late Peter and Abbie (Mercy) Sible. Peter Sible was a farmer and spent most of his life in Bradford county. His family con- sisted of eleven children, of whom four are living : William, residing in Harrisburg ; Nancy, widow of the late Nathaniel Seeley, of Bradford county ; Andrew J., of Hawk- eye, Iowa; and John S. The father died at the residence of his son John S., in 1879; the mother died in 1889, in Bradford county. John S. Sible resided in his native town- ship up to the age of nineteen and attended the public schools. In the fall of 1861 he removed to Harrisburg, where he has ever since resided. He was in mercantile busi- ness here until 1866, when he opened a coal and wood yard. In 1876 he added the ice business to his undertakings, purchasing the old Crook ice house on the Susquehanna river, and making to it large and substan- tial additions. In 1881 Mr. Sible erected his large and commodious ice houses at Dauphin, Middle Paxton township. About 1890 he demolished the buildings on the Susquehanna river and built large and con- venient structures at Cove Station, Perry county. The capacities of his ice houses at Cove Station are as follows: they consist of nine rooms, each forty by eighty feet, with thirty-eight feet between floors, and storage capacity of twenty-eight thousand tons of ice. These houses are built according to the best known methods of construction in the United States. They are equipped with three double elevators, with a planing machine on each elevator for planing the ice-blocks as they go to the place of storage. There is also a cross elevator running three hundred and seventy-five feet in length and fifty-five feet in height, for the purpose of carrying off the refuse ice. Mr. Sible has also erected at these points six tenement houses for the use of the men and their families employed by him in cut- ting, storing and shipping the ice. This plant was erected at a cost of $50,000, and is the most extensive and the best arranged and equipped establishment of the kind in the country. It gives employment in the season to from one hundred to three hundred men, and is capable of housing 5,000 tons of ice per day. The Dauphin houses have a capacity of 7,500, with appliances for hand- ling and storing 1,000 tons per day, both houses having a storage capacity of 35,000 tons of ice. The lakes which furnish the ice at Cove Station cover an area of thirty-two acres, and are fed by five mountain streams, ranging from two hun- dred to fifteen thousand feet in length, com- ing direct from the mountain woods, and perfectly free from impurities. Mr. Sible has erected a handsome and commodious three-story residence, overlooking the lakes, which he has stocked with fine fish ; and here he and his family pass the summer months. In 1895 Mr. Sible purchased an extensive coal yard on the Reading railroad, which gives him the privilege of purchasing and handling all or any of the best kinds of coal. He was one of the committee appointed to solicit stock subscriptions to build the Peo- ple's Bridge, and is now a director of the enterprise. He has efficiently and faithfully served as president of the City Rescue Mis- sion since its organization. He has been ex- tensively engaged in contracting for exca- vating work ; prominent among these con- tracts is the grading of the old reservoir grounds. Mr. Sible was married in Bradford county May 1, 1869, to Emma, daughter of Mills and Sarah Carr, old and honored residents of that county. They have had four children : Edith C, Helen, who died when eight years old, Alma, and John Sidney. Mr. Sible and his family are all members of Grace Meth- 482 Bl GRA PHICAL EN~CYCL OPEDIA oolist Episcopal church. His political views are Republican. If success is a just measure of ability,. Mr. Sible must be adjudged to be a man of great business talent and skill. By wisely directed efforts he has risen to prominence, occupying an enviable position as a citizen and man of affairs. Phillips, Louis 0., coal and wood dealer, was born at Fall River, Mass., January 6, 1847. He is a son of La Roche and Sarah B. (Wood) Phillips, both natives of Massa- chusetts. His early life was spent in Mas- sachussetts and Maine, his education being received in the public schools of these States. He learned the trade of nailmaker with the Pembroke Iron Company, of Pembroke, Me., and followed this occupation till March, 1894. Since that date he has been engaged in his present business. He came to Har- risburg in the fall of 1870, and from that date to March, 1894, was engaged with Charles L. Bailey & Co., and for twenty-six years has been an honored and respected citizen of this city. He was married in Pembroke, Me., in 1865,' to Miss Caroline M. Reynolds, a daughter of Lemuel T. and Abi- gail Reynolds, prominent residents of Pem- broke, to whom have been born four chil- dren, two of whom are living: Clarence R. and Louis 0. Mr. Phillips has represented the First ward in the common council for three years. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and the Heptasophs. In political views he is a Republican. He attends the Lutheran church. He is classed with the steady, conservative and thorough business men of the city. Boas, Henry D., Harrisburg, Pa., is a son of the late Daniel D. and Margaret Boas, and was born in Harrisburg, October 11, 1851. He acquired his primary education in the public schools and at Harrisburg Academy; he subsequently attended St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H. In 1870 he entered the office of his father, and at the latter's death, in 1878, in connection with his brother, William S. Boas, he took charge of the business. Since the death of his brother Mr. H. D. Boas has assumed entire control of the business. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., and of the Harrisburg Club. His political opin- ions are those of the Democratic party. Henry D. Boas was married, October 26, 1876, to Miss Susan, daughter of Josiah and Mary Espey; they have two children: Mary Espej' and Sarah Wister. Mr. Boas attends St. Stephen's Episcopal church. Oves, Henry F., wholesale and retail coal dealer, was born in Snyder county, Pa., November 22, 1858. His parents were among the early settlers of Dauphin county, coming here near the beginning of the century. His father was Abraham Oves, his mother Sarah (Fortney) Oves. His father died September 26, 1889 ; his mother August 26, 1890. They were most worthy people. Their family consisted of four chil- dren, three of whom are still living : Henr} r F., Mary, wife of John Jacob Franck, resid- ing in Harrisburg, and George W., residing at McKeesport, Pa. Henry F. came in infancy to Harrisburg, where he was reared, receiving instruction in the public schools. He first entered the office of H. B. Mitchell as clerk, and subse- quently engaged with Hamilton Bailey in the same capacity. He spent eighteen years in the employ of Charles L. Bailey & Co., proprietors of the Central Iron Works, as clerk and foreman. He embarked for him- self in the coal business in 1894. He was married at Harrisburg, January 30, 1881, to Miss Minnie F. Reisinger, daugh- ter of George and Margaret (Ward) Reis- inger, of Harrisburg. Of five children born to them, four are living : Gilbert McCauley, Horace George, John Ward and Darrah Costley. Mr. Oves filled the office of tax collector for two years, and ward assessor for five years. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., Capital City Castle, K. of G. E. He is a member of the Board of Trade and of the German American Society. In political views he is a staunch Republican. The family attend the Presby- terian church. Mr. Oves is a man of large views and of laudable public spirit. He is possessed of unusual business ability, and his character is stainless. Milleisen, G. Frank, dealer in coal and wood, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 2, 1861. He is a son of George A. and Julia A. (Bitzer) Milleisen. George A. Milleisen was a native of Dauphin county, born in Lower Paxton township. His wife, a native of Lancaster county, is still living, and resides in Harris- burg. They had five children, two of whom DAUPHIN COUNTY. 483 are living, Jacob M., of Harrisburg, and G. Frank. G. Frank Milleisen lived in his native township until he was seven years of age. At this time, 1868, the death of his father oc- curred. He came with his mother to Har- risburg in that year, and has resided here continuously ever since. Mr. Milleisen re- ceived his education in the public schools of Harrisburg, and after its completion en- gaged as a salesman in the clothing busi- ness. In 1880 he entered the service of J. S. Sible, in which he remained fourteen years, in the capacity of manager. On April 1, 1895, he engaged in his present business. He was married in Harrisburg February 25, 1883, to Clara L., daughter of the late Benjamin and Susan Musser, of Harrisburg. They have no children. Mr. Milleisen is a member of Warrior Eagle Lodge, No. 340, I. 0. R. M.; of Herculean Castle, K. of G. E., and of Royal Arcanum, No. 1101. His po- litical views are Republican. He attends Zion Lutheran church. Stroh, Winfield Scott, coal and wood dealer, was born in Harrisburg, December 1, 1861, son of Isaac F. and Sarah A. (Care), both natives of Dauphin county, and both deceased. The father was born in Fishing Creek A r alley, West Hanover township, was connected with the Manada Furnaces for many years, and was subsequently engaged in the coal and wood business at Harrisburg. The parents had five children, four of whom are living: Lillie A., wife of Asher Crutch- ley, of Harrisburg ; John C, residing in Driften, Luzerne county ; Winfield S. and Alice C., wife of Henry Christ, of Harris- burg. Winfield S. was educated in the public schools, and found employment in the puddling furnaces, where he worked for some years. Subsequently he became man- ager of the coal and wood business for his father, in which position he continued until his father's death in 1883, when he engaged in the business for himself. He was married in Harrisburg, August 14, 1881, to Catherine Warewich, daughter of Michael and Eliza- beth Warewich. Their children are: Harry, James, Roy and Frank, who died in child- hood. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. died January 11, 1896, aged fifty years, nine months and seventeen days. A sketch of his life appears in another place in this volume. Charles E. Hanshaw attended the Harris- burg schools, securing a good common school education. At the age of fifteen he was em,- ployed in the iron works in South Harris- burg and continued there four years. At the age of nineteen he decided to learn the trade of plasterer, in which he was engaged for about eight years. After this he went in with his father and has been in the coal busi- ness ever since that time, with the exception of one year, during which he dealt in ice on his own account. On October 3, 1895, he began a course of study in the Harrisburg Business College, which he is still pursuing. Upon the death of his father the business came into his hands and he is now conduct- ing it on his own account. He is abundantly qualified to do so and is making it success- ful. He enjoys the esteem of those who know him. He is unmarried. In political views he is Republican. He is a member of the Second Reformed church. Hanshaw, Charles E., coal dealer, Har- risburg, was born April 21, 1867. He is the only son of Daniel M. Hanshaw. His father Kelley, Harry S., was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., September 27, 1867. His parents, Rich- ard P. and Catherine (Stayer) Kelley, are natives of Lancaster county, and his mother is still living, having her home in New Jer- sey. Harry S. spent his boyhood at Mt. Joy, and secured his education in the schools of that place. When sixteen years of age he removed to Harrisburg, and since that time he has been continuously engaged in the coal business with his uncle, H. M. Kelley. He has had entire charge of the extensive business since 1887, and in 1890 he was ad- mitted to the firm of H. M. Kelley & Co., as a full partner in the business. This large success and rapid advancement are due to his characteristic energy, his demonstrated and recognized executive ability, and his agreeable social qualities. The development of the great business of his firm to its present dimensions and standing is" largely due to his unflagging devotion and marked ability and capacity. Mr. Kelley holds a promi- nent place in fraternity circles, holding mem- bership in the following orders, namelv: Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M.; Pil- grim Commandery, No. 11; Harrisburg Council. No. 7, and Harrisburg Consistory, S. P. R. S., 32°; Pisgah Temple of Read- ing. He is a Republican in politics, and 484 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA has so far escaped matrimonial bonds. His career is an honorable one, and is an object lesson to young men as to what a firm pur- pose, high aims and business capacity will enable a man to accomplish. Wallis, Frank J., Harrisburg, was born at Liverpool, Perrv county, Pa., November 23, 1868, son of" Robert and Margaret (McLinn) Wallis. He attended the public schools in Perry county until he was seven- teen years of age. He then was for one year a clerk at Port Royal, Juniata county, in the store of R. Raumels & Son. In 1887 he came to Harrisburg, where he clerked for a year and a half in the grocery store of E. A. Hoffer, and in 1889 was employed as bookkeeper by H. M. Kelley, in the coal trade, with whom he remained one year, after which he was with another coal com- pany in the same capacity for six months. Since 1890 Mr. Wallis has been bookkeeper for J. B. Montgomery. For three years he was associated with his father in the livery business. He was married at Harrisburg, October 5, 1893, to Miss Annie F. McKee, daughter of G. and Mary McKee. Mr. Wallis is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. F. In church fellowship he is con- nected with Christ's Lutheran church. Mrs. Wallis was born October 10, 1871, and her parents were both natives of Perry county. Shaffer, William S., dealer in wall paper, was born in Philadelphia, March 11, 1825, son of George W. and Mary (Stowe) Hoffer, and is one of fourteen children born to his parents. He was reared and educated in his native city and became an apprentice to the paper hanging business before he was thirteen years of age. He followed this oc- cupation in Philadelphia until 1855, when he removed to Harrisburg and established himself in the paper hanging business, in which he has been engaged for the past forty years. Mr. Shaffer was married in Philadel- phia, June 18, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Jane Reeside, daughter of David and Ann (Ehr- man) Reeside, of Scotch and German ances- try. She was born in Harford county, Md., October 3, 1824. Her father was a stone mason by trade and a resident of Philadelphia many years. Her uncle was an extensive mail contractor under Jackson's administra- tion. They had two children : William H. and Elizabeth Jane, who died in childhood. Mr. Shaffer came into the Republican party from the old Whig party, having cast his first vote for Henry Clay, and while not an office seeker has been prominent in politics, having been the first president of the school board, after the consolidation of the city, and having served as an efficient member of the select council one term. For twenty-five years he has been an active member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., and for forty years has been a member of the Market Square Presbyterian church, having been a member of the same denomination in Phila- delphia. Physical disability prevented his enlistment in the late war, but he served twice as an emergency man, first at Antietam and next at Gettysburg, and was of valuable assistance to the military authorities at Camp Curtin and to the provost marshal. William H.Shaffer, his only surviving child, was born in Philadelphia, November 25, 1847, and came with his parents to Harrisburg in 1855, where he was educated in C. V. May's acad- emy, and at the end of his school days en- gaged in his father's business, in which he has been active since 1876. He first married at Tamaqua, Schuylkill county, in 1869, Hen- rietta Bond,who died in 1878, leaving two chil- dren : William S. and Edith B. He married, secondly, at Chambersburg, in 1880, Emma R. Witherspoon, daughter of David and Nancy Ann Witherspoon, to whom no chil- dren have been born. Mr. Shaffer is a mem- ber of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., and of Harrisburg Council, No. 499, Royal Arcanum, of which he has been the collector for the past sixteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer are members of Market Square Presbyterian church. Mr. Shaffer is a mem- ber of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip and secretary of the chapter. Bergstresser, Alexander W., dealer in wall paper and window shades, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 1, 1833. He is a son of William and Mary (Watson) Berg- stresser, both natives of Dauphin county. His grandparents on the father's side were natives of Northumberland county, but early became residents of Dauphin county. His grandfather was John Bergstresser; his grandmother had been a Miss Wilkinson. The maternal grandfather, Jackson Watson, came to America from Ireland when but nine years old. and from that date spent his entire life in Harrisburg. where he passed away. He was a son of Alexander Watson, a native of Ireland, and for many years a code; y Jacob Zug to build a mill near Mount Holly, Pa. He completed and started the same, receiving a salary for his services; he also owned an interest in the enterprise. In 1861 he closed the mill on account of the disturbed condition of the country. When Fort Sumter was fired upon Mr. Mather enlisted in the Lochiel Grays and served three months. He re-enlisted in com- pany B, Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania volun- teers; was made first sergeant, and was pro- moted to adjutant of the regiment. He was in important battles, among which are Win- chester, Chancellorsville and other engage- ments. In December, 1863, he was trans- ferred to the Veteran Reserve corps, on ac- count of disability. He resigned in Novem- ber, 1865. Mr. Mather was military inspector of the hospital at Alexandria, Va., and after- wards came to Harrisburg, and was soon thereafter employed to take charge of a paper mill at West Newton, Pa., which posi- tion he held but a short time on account of ill health. In January, 1867, Mr. Mather went to Washington, D. C:, and became the business manager of the Evening Leader, a Republi- can paper. This position he held for one year and then went to Titusville, Pa., where he built a paper mill His health continu- ing to be poor, he was not active in business for the next twelve years. In 1883 he em- barked in the construction of furnaces, and has since gradually worked into mechanical engineering. Mr. Mather was elected to the city coun- cil in 1883 for three years. In 1887 he was made president of the water board ; was re- elected in 1890, and again chosen in 1893. He never solicited a single vote, his prefer- ment to office came unsolicited. He was one of tiie first who helped to organize the first Board of Trade, was secretary for two 534 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA years and is a member of the present board. Mr. Mather is a Republican in politics, and was very active in party matters in 1868, during which he was secretary of the Re- publican Committee of Harrisburg. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; of the Grand Army of the Repub- lic, and a charter member of the Royal Arcanum. Edmund Mather was married in 1851 to Miss Jane Ann Parker, daughter of John Parker, of England. They have one living child, Sarah, who married J. W. Deeter, now of Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Mather have attended the Pine Street Presbyterian church since 1861. He is a life member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and has for several years been connected with the American Water Works Association. risburg, a slate roofer; Mary Emma, Mrs- George W. Clinton, Union, British Colum- bia; Albert, of Harrisburg, slate roofer; Harry H., clerk with W. H. Spooner. The family attend Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Towskn, James A., superintendent and treasurer of the Capital City Flint Company, was born in Lancaster, Pa., December 6, 1829, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Towsen, of Lancaster and York counties re- spectively. He was reared and educated in his native county, and learned the trade of slate roofing in 1847, at which he worked on sub-contracts in Lancaster county until 1867, when he embarked in the business as a contractor at Harrisburg. He executed large contracts for the Pennsylvania steel works, the McCormick estate, Charles L. Bailey & Co., and the Pennsylvania Railway Company. Up to 1878 he was a member of the firm of Thomas Arnold & Co., at which date he purchased the interest of the firm. In February, 1895, he became connected with the Capital City Flint Company, and in June following was elected superintend- ent, and was made trustee of the company in December of the same year. During the war of the Rebellion he served with the State militia, and went into the field for three months as a member of company K, Forty- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Colonel Wickersham, being first a cor- poral and afterwards cpiartermaster sergeant, In politics he is active as a member of the Republican party. Mr. Towsen was mar- ried, in 1850, to Maria Stauffer, daughter of Frank Stauffer, of Lancaster county, by whom he had eight children: Charles and Clare, both deceased; Thomas F., of Harris- burg, roofer; Martha, wife of Henry H. Spooner, of Harrisburg; William H, of Har- Hollinger, Eli, was born in Reading township, Adams county, Pa., June 20, 1830. He is a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Asper) Hollinger. His great-grandparents on his father's side were natives of Switzer- land ; on his mother's side they were Eng- lish. His grandparents were both natives of Lancaster county, and members of the Lutheran church. His grandfather was a Democrat in politics. At this grandfather's death there were sixty-two living grandchil- dren, nearly all of whom were at his funeral. George Hollinger, father of Eli Hollinger, was born in Adams county in 1799, and was a farmer nearly all his life. He was mar- ried, in 1826, to Elizabeth Asper, of Adams county, born in 1803. They had fifteen children, five of whom are living: George, Eli, Rebecca, Kate, wife of Jacob T. Smith, and Lydia, wife of John Miller. Their de- ceased children were: Michael, Leah, Jonas, Christian, Anna, Caroline, Jacob, killed in the war, and three who died in infancy. The father died aged seventj'-three and the mother aged seventy-six } f ears. Both were members of the Lutheran church. The father was first a Whig and afterwards be- came a Republican. Eli Hollinger received only a limited edu- cation in the public schools, but made up much of the deficiency by attendance upon night schools. He was a self-made man. His youth was spent on the farm. At nine- teen years of age he learned blacksmithing and followed this occupation for twenty-eight years. During one of these years he traveled with the stone masons. He worked at his trade at Abbotstown. In 1851 he was coach - smithing with Squire Palmer. In 1852 lie came to Harrisburg and worked at his trade in the car shops until they were closed. In 1854 he traveled through some of the west- ern States and worked at his trade for some time in Chicago. During the next five years he worked at Alto na, Pa. On account of failing health he spent the next eighteen months at his old home in Adams county. In 1859 he was employed in Harrisburg by the Car Manufacturing Company for about DAUPHIN COUNTY. 535 six months. In the same year he began business for himself, manufacturing imple- ments and farming machinery. He was married, August 7, 1860, to Miss Meliuda, daughter of John and Hattie(Hoffer) Livingston, a native of Adams county. They had three children: Eleanor, wife of Arthur Lescure ; George B., married to Mrs. Miller, widow of Rev. Miller, residing in Baltimore, Md.; and Calvin Clinton, died July 9, 1862. Since 1860 Mr. Hollinger has been princi- pally engaged in the sale of agricultural im- plements, roof painting, and teaching music. He also taught in a public school for one term. In 1853 he joined Altoona Lodge, No. 473, I. 0. 0. F. He was one of the charter members of Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, when it was organized seven years ago, and he lias long since passed the chair in this lodge. During his connection with this lodge he has been an indefatigable worker. Past Grand Hollinger has had the pleasure of witnessing the initiation of sixty-seven members pro- posed by him. Seven of his nephews are Odd Fellows, George A., the present Past Grand, No. 69, being one of them. Mr. Hol- linger is also an active member of Susannah Rebecca Lodge. He was a charter member and has always kept up his membership of Harrisburg Encampment, No. 301. He has for years been a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and has been an active representative of his council. In years past he was district deputy and during his term of office organized twenty-one flour- ishing councils within fourteen months. Dur- ing his official term he also instituted Eureka Council, Jr. O. U. A M., of this city. He is at present past sagamore of Octorara Tribe, No. 91, I. 0. R. M. In 1852 Mr. Hollinger cast his first vote for President of the United States. He voted for the Free Soil candidate, John P. Hale, of New Hampshire. Mr. Hale had only six votes in Harrisburg, of which Mr. Hol- linger's was one ; here is where he lost his first vote. He joined the Republican party and acted with it until 1873, when he be- came a Greenback-Republican. He is a faithful member of the Second Reformed church ; his departed wife also was a member of that church. Mrs. Hol- linger died September 2, 1865. Her parents were natives of York county, occupied in farming. They had seven children : Alex- ander; Matilda, wife of Christian Kauffman, deceased; Eleanor, wife of George Hollinger; Malinda, Mrs. Eli Hollinger; Leah, wife of Henry Brenneman, and Granville. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston were members of the Lu- theran church. Bay, J. G. Mc, a prominent and well- known business man, treasurer of the Bay Shoe Company, was born in Harford county, Md., October 27, 1831, and is a son of Thomas and Cenith Ann (McClure) Bay, who were natives of Maryland, both now deceased. His education was acquired in the pay schools of his native county, and after leav- ing school he became an apprentice to the blacksmith trade. In 1852 lie came to Har- risburg, where he learned the trade of iron moulding, and followed that business until 1863. In that } r ear he and his brother, William F., engaged in the foundry and machine business under the firm name of William F. Bay & Bro., and this business was continued for five years. In 1868, in connection with his brother, William F., H. M. Kelley and James Mona- ghan, he engaged in the manufacture of shoes under the firm name of the Monaghan- Bay Shoe Company, the firm name being subsequently changed to the Bay Shoe Com- pany. Mr. Bay represented the Ninth ward in council two terms and is a Democrat in po- litical views. The parents of our subject had born to them a family of nine children, five of whom survive : William F., Sarah Jane, J. G. Mc, Mary M. and Thomas A. The shoe trade is one of the most import- ant industries in Harrisburg, and is well represented by the company of which Mr. Bay is the treasurer. Their factory is fitted up in modern style, well lighted and alto- gether attractive and conspicuous. The firm are quick to take advantage of all new styles and place them on the market as early as any manufactures in the State. The mem- bers of the firm are all enterprising business men, well and favorably known and very popular in the community. Richardson, John T., manager of the Anthracite Wagon Company, one of the leading industries of Harrisburg, is a son of Joseph and Eliza (Bryan) Richardson, na- tives of the State of Maryland, where they spent their entire lives. John was born at 536 Bl GRA PHI GAL ENGYGL OPEDIA Elkton, Md., May 2, 1832. He was educated in the private schools of his native town. Having completed his education, he learned the trade of blacksmith, and followed this occupation until 1876. This year he came to Harrisburg, and entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, taking charge of the frog, switch and signal de- partment, and efficiently filled this position for eight years. In 1884 Mr. Richardson removed to Car- lisle, Pa., where he remained five years, in the employ of the Carlisle Manufacturing Company. At the end of this period he re- moved to Baltimore, Md., where he was en- gaged in business for two years. In 1893 he returned to Harrisburg, and accepted the position he now holds — manager of the Anthracite Wagon Company. He was married, at Wilmington, Del., April 23, 1857, to Eliza McClure, daughter of James and Prudence McClure. Four children were born to them, two of whom are now living : Sarah J. and Mary E. Mr. Richardson served as member of the council at Wilmington, Del., for two years. In po- litical views he is a Republican. His family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Barnes, Jeremiah S., superintendent of the Harrisburg cemetery was born in York county, Pa., October 26, 1832, son of Josiah and Sarah (Sweitzer) Barnes, natives of York count}'. William Barnes, the grandfather, was also a native of York county and a car- pet weaver by trade. The maternal grand- father, Sweitzer, was a pensioner of the war of 1812. The father was a shoemaker. Both parents died in York county. Jeremiah S. is the eldest of eight children. He re- ceived only a limited education in the schools of that period, and for several years worked around among the farmers. He learned the carpenter's trade and afterwards went to Ohio and worked for two years. He returned to York county and in 1854 came to Harrisburg and worked as a journeyman at his trade until 1863, when he was elected by the board of managers, superintendent of the Harrisburg cemetery, which position he has filled for thirty-three years with the utmost satisfaction. His suggestions, ap- proved and adopted by the board, have re- sulted in the vast improvement of the ceme- tery, and he has put up many of the finest monuments in the grounds. He served in the State militia under Col. Henry McCor- mick, going to Hagerstown, Chambersburg, and on other expeditions. Mr. Barnes is prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in the Blue lodge, chapter, commandery and council. In political views he is a Republican, and is active in party measures. He has served as a member of the school board nine years. He was married, in 1858, to Miss Sarah Martha Williamson, daughter of Robert Williamson, native of England and resident of Harrisburg. They have six children, four of whom are living: Robert E., printer, lives at home; Carrie, deceased ; Charles W., at home, a musician ; Mary Elfieda, wife of E. H. Gotschall, of Harrisburg ; Laura May, deceased, and Harry Marcus, at home, with Montgomery & Co. Mr. Barnes is a mem- ber of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, and holds the office of steward in the same. Chandler, William G., agent and super- intendent of the United Gas Improvement Co., Harrisburg works, was born at Harris- burg, Pa., November 19, 1832. His father, Jonathan Chandler, was born at Brandy- wine. Hundred, Newcastle county, Del., in the old homestead which has been occupied by the Chandler family for over two hundred years. His mother, Mary (Griffith) Chand- ler, was born at Gap, Chester county, Pa. They settled in Harrisburg at a very early date. His father was a blacksmith, and an agent for the Good Intent Packet Line; but in his later years he was engaged in the livery business. He was widely and favor- ab]y known, and was a highly respected cit- izen. He was twice married. Of the first marriage there were six children, of whom the only one surviving is William G. To the second marriage there were born four children, of whom Elizabeth, wife of David Wenrich, George, and Julia, wife of Charles Markell, still survive and reside in Harris- burg. In his youth William G. Chandler had the advantages of the public schools only. He worked at blacksmithingin his brother's shop for a time, but subsequently learned the trade of iron moulder. In 1852 he re- moved to Altoona, Pa., where he completed his term of apprenticeship at this business, and afterwards worked at his trade in the shops of the Pennsylvania railroad in that town for about two years. In 1856 he be- came a locomotive fireman, and followed this vocation for five years. From January, DAUP'HIN COUNTY. 537 1861, to January, 1862, he held the position of locomotive engineer on the Northern Central railroad between Marysville and Baltimore, Md. In January, 1862, he re- turned to the Pennsylvania railroad, and was employed as an engineer for five years. In 1867 he engaged in the wholesale and retail produce business in which he con- tinued until 1872, when he entered the em- ploy of the Harrisburg Gas Company; since September 1, 1864. he has held the position of superintendent of its works. This con- tinuous service of one company for twenty- three years, twelve of which were devoted to the management of its business, shows his business capacity and integrity, and the esteem in which he is held by those who know him best. He was appointed agent of the company May 1, 1896. Mr. Chandler was married at Harrisburg to Miss Henrietta Farver, of Bedford county. Three children were born to them, all of whom died in infancy. Mr. Chandler is a member of Mountain Lodge, No. 281, F. & A. M., of Altoona. In political prefer- ence he is a staunch Democrat. He attends the Presbvterian church. Forney, Henry J., treasurer of the Har- risburg Furnace and Boiler Company, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa.. August 10, 1833. He is a son of the late Henry and Sarah (Cassel) For- ney. Both the Forney and Cassel families were very early settlers of Dauphin county, where they were honored tillers of the soil, spending their whole lives in the county, and all living to an advanced age. Mr. H. J. Forney's parents had a family of nine children, four of whom are living : Michael,; residing in Ida count}', Iowa ; Henry J. Susan, wife of Peter H. Miller, residing in Mifflin county, Pa., where he conducts an extensive farm and nursery ; Sarah, wife of Henry Booser, residing in Harrisburg. Henry J. Forney spent his boyhood in study and in work on the farm. His education was received in the common and select schools of Linglestown. This course com- pleted, he learned shoemaking. He subse- quently taught school for six terms in Dau- phin and Lebanon counties, after which he resumed work at his trade, and also opened a retail shoe store at Linglestown, Lower Paxton township. In 1861 he removed to Harrisburg, and purchased the business of Daniel Leedy, which he conducted for sev- eral years. Afterwards, in connection with his brother, James C, he engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, and later carried on a general jobbing business in this line. In 1892 Mr. Forney sold his interest in the wholesale jobbing trade to his nephews, C. C. and C. Harvey Forney, who still couduct the business, and who are. re- ferred to on another page of this volume. Mr. Forney is also a stockholder in the Harrisburg Boot and Shoe Company; a di- rector, and the treasurer, of the Harrisburg Boiler Company, and an extensive dealer in real estate. He is one of the prominent and progressive business men of the city, and is honored and esteemed in all circles. Mr. Forney is a past officer in Lamberton Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.; of the Order United American Mechanics, Post No. 35, and of the Mystic Chain of St. John Castle. He is not active in any at present. He was married, in Harrisburg, June 20, 1861, to Lydia, daughter of David and Bar- bara Walmer, of Linglestown. Their union has been blessed with five children : Charles M., of the firm of Forney & Knouse, a prominent drug firm, referred to in another part of this volume; Margaret C, wife of M. L. Ludwig, residing at Penbrook, Sus- quehanna township ; Sarah E., wife of D. M. Beck, residing in Harrisburg ; Rebecca I. ; and Henry, the youngest member of the family, who was killed by falling from a tree, at Linglestown. Mr. Forney repre- sented the Ninth ward in the common coun- cil for many years. He was also one of the first members of the select council. He is not at present a member of any secret so- ciety, although he has held many important offices in several orders. In political views he is a good, conscientious Republican. Himself and family are members of the Church of God. He became connected with the church in Harrisburg in 1861, and served as deacon and elder for many years. In 1877 he moved to Penbrook, and took his certificate of membership from the Fourth Street Church of God, and joined the church at Progress, where he held the office of elder. He is president of the Dau- phin circuit, composed of elders and deacons of four churches, and also president of the Progress church council. For several years he was a delegate from the East Pennsyl- vania Eldership to the General Eldership of the Church of God. 538 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Sieber, Charles F., proprietor of the Har- risburg Soap Factory, was born in Wurtem- berg, German}-, December 10, 1834. He is a son of Christian and Barbara Sieber, who spent their lives and died in Germany. He received his education and learned the soap and candle making trade in Germany. In 1854 he came to this country and located at Lancaster, Pa., where he entered the em- ployment of his step-brother, Herman Mul- ler. He remained with him till 1860, when he returned to his native land on a visit to his friends and relatives. In 1862 he located in Harrisburg, and has since been continu- ously engaged in business in this city. He was married at Lancaster, Pa., Octo- ber 1, 1861, to Mary Elizabeth Bissinger, a native of Germany. To them have been born ten children, seven of whom are living, namely: Mary, Elizabeth, Louisa, wife of Hummel K. Maeyer, residing in Harrisburg; Emily, wife of W. D. Harris, residing in Har- risburg; Bertha, Frederick G, and Lillie. Mr. Sieber is a member of Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, I. 0. 0. F.; Harrisburg Encampment, No. 301, 1. O. O. F.; and Corn- planter Tribe, No. 61, I. 0. R. M. In politi- cal views he is a Democrat. The family at- tend the Lutheran church. As man, mer- chant and citizen, Mr. Sieber ranks with the first. McLaughlin, James T. W., pattern and model maker, was born in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pa., June 1, 1839. He is a son of Park S. and Sarah (Gorsuch) McLaughlin, natives of Lancaster county, where they have passed their whole lives. Park S. McLaughlin was a mill- wright, but has now retired from active business. Both parents are dead, the father aged eighty-five, the mother eighty-two years. The}' had eight children : James T. W.; William G., killed by a fall in Philadel- phia in 1888 ; Mary, wife of Dr. J. P. Miller, Oxford, Chester county, Pa.; Theodore, Little Britain, Pa.; Hannah, wife of George Day, Little Britain ; J. Fletcher, Little Britain ; Frank and Laura, who died in infancy. James T. W. McLaughlin was educated in the public schools and at Chestnut Level Academ}'. He learned the millwright trade with his father, and followed it for about ten years. He removed to Baltimore, Md., in 1864, and was a bookkeeper there until 1873 ; he then came to Harrisburg, where he has since been a continuous resident. His first engagement here was with the Har- risburg Car Company and the Foundry and Machine Works; later he was with the Jack- son Manufacturing Company. Since 1884 he has been in business for himself. He was married in Delta, York county, Pa., Sep- tember, 1869, to Adeline, daughter of Archi- bald A. and Nancy Hawkins, of Delta, Pa. They have no children. Mr. McLaughlin was school director for six years. He is sec- retary of the Commonwealth Building and Loan Association, deputy supreme archon, Improved Order of Heptasophs ; secretary of Harrisburg Conclave, No. 42, I. 0. H., for the past eighteen years. He is a member of Veteran Castle, K. of G. E., No. 495, and has been master of records in this body since its organization. His political views are Demo- cratic. He and his wife are members of Ridge Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. Adams, Thomas, superintendent of the Harrisburg Heat and Power Company, was born in London, England, January 6, 1840. He is a son of John and Margaret (Griffin) Adams. His education was well begun in his native land. In 1856 he left England and came to America, locating in New York where he completed his education. He learned the trade of marine engineer and followed this occupation for ten years. At the expiration of this period he removed to Lockport, N. Y., where he was connected with the Holly Manufacturing Company until 1877, at which date he resigned his position with this company and accepted a similar position with the Holly Steam Heat- ing Company, which position he filled for twelve years. In 1889 he removed to Har- risburg and assumed the position he now so efficiently fills. He was married at Lock- port, N. Y., to Edle Smith, daughter of Charles and Olivia Smith. Five children have been born to them : William Thomas, residing at Auburn, N. Y.; Charles J., Edna L., Cora A. and Mattie D. He is a member of Auburn Lodge, No. 431, F. & A. M. ; of David Chapter, R. A. M.; of Royal Arcanum, No. 407, of Auburn, N. Y. In political views he is a staunch Republican. He at- tends the Episcopal church. Armpriester, George W., superintendent of the Central Rolling Mills, Harrisburg, was born in Union township, Berks county, Feb- ruary 22, 1840. Samuel Armpriester, his father, was of German ancestry, and Anna rjr^ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 541 (Flaver) Armpriester, his mother, of French ancestry. They had eight children born to them, four of whom are living: Melinda, widow of the late Daniel T. Knabb, residing at Birdsborough, Montgomery county, Pa.; Amelia E., wife of Alfred Fable, residing in Philadelphia; Lynes G, residing at Potts- town, Pa., and George W. The last named was reared a farmer boy and got his school- ing in the old log school house. He con- tinued at farm work till 1860, when he learned the trade of puddler and was also a part of the time in the employment of the Government, engaged in the transportation of grain and hay to Alexandria and other points. In 1872 he removed to Bethel, Pa., where he again engaged in the occupation of puddling until 1865, when he removed to Pottstown and took charge of the puddling mills of the Pottstown Iron Company and efficiently filled the position till 1873. He then took a similar position with the Glas- gow Iron Company and remained in it until 1879, at which date he engaged in the grocery business at Pottstown, in which he continued for nine months. He then sold out and removed to Harrisburg and has been a continuous resident here since, faithfully and efficiently performing the duties of su- perintendent of the old Central rolling mills. He was married at Douglassville, Berks county, Pa., to Amelia M. DeHart, daughter of John and Catherine DeHart. Of a family of seven children born to them five are liv- ing and are : Mary G, widow of George W. Sourbeer, George Warren, Annie A., wife of H. L. Stohl, Barton A. and S. Raymond, all residents of Harrisburg. Mr. Armpriester has served as a member of the school board of Pottstown and has represented the Fifth ward of Harrisburg in the common council for two terms. He is an active member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T.; Monocacy Lodge, No. 441, I. 0. 0. F.; Star Encampment, No. 139 ; Naz- areth Commandery, No. 125, A. and I. 0. K. of M. In politics he is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. the father of German and the mother of English ancestry, though the grandfather was a native of Pennsylvania. They resided in Lancaster county until 1861, then removed to Cumberland county, and for the past twenty-eight years have lived in Lebanon cit} r , Pa. John B. was reared in his native county and received his education in the subscription schools of that time. In 1861 he removed with his parents to Cumberland county, and was engaged in farming until 1864, when he enlisted in company G, One Hundred and Fiftieth regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, known as " The Bucktails," in which he served until he received a gun- shot wound, February 4, 1865, and was re- moved to Jarvis Hill Hospital at Baltimore, where he was confined until the war closed. He was discharged when sufficiently recov- ered to travel, and returned to Cumberland county, where he subsequently removed to Franklin county and engaged in merchan- dising for one year four miles north of Ship- pensburg. He then sold his business and was for the next year engaged in the same line at Lebanon, Pa., after which, in 1870, he re- moved to Harrisburg, and on June 29, 1871, settled at Steelton, since which date he has been a continuous resident of the place, and for sixteen and a half 3'ears of this time he has been one of the most prominent and prosperous business men of the place. In September, 1895, he engaged in his present business. Mr. Litch has also for twelve years been a partner of Mr. C. G. Smith in the leaf tobacco business. He was married in Mifflin township, Cumberland county, to Miss Elizabeth E. Rynard, daughter of S. A. and Susanna Rynard, of Mifflin township, both deceased. They have nine children, five of whom are living : Mary S., wife of J. H. Bondman ; John E., Milton B., Ellen C, and Alwieda. Their deceased children are : George M., died at the age of twenty-six years, Harry F., died at the age of thirteen years, Willis, and William C. In his polit- ical views Mr. Litch is a Democrat. He held the office of burgess of Steelton for two years, and was also the organizer of the Steelton Fire Company. He attends the Lutheran church. Litch, John B., treasurer of the Smith Noodle Company, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., August 22, 1842, and is the only child of Jacob and Susanna (Brunner) Litch. Both parents are natives of Lancaster county, 37 Cowden, Frederick H., proprietor of the Harrisburg stoneware pottery, was born at Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., Novem- ber 23, 1843. Mr. Cowden belongs to an old and honored family, and is the fifth 542 Bl OGRA PHTCAL ENCYCL PEDIA generation in his line of descent in this county. The original ancestor of the family in America is Matthew Cowden, who came from the north of Ireland, and settled in Chester county, Pa,, about 1730, and moved to Dauphin (then Lancaster) county in 1746, where he resided until his death. His son was Col. James Cowden, who commanded a company in the Revolutionary army. After the close of the Revolutionary war, he lived in Lower Paxton township, and was en- gaged in agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred in 1S10. Matthew B. Cowden, son of Col. James Cowden, above mentioned, and grandfather of Frederick H., was a prominent farmer in Lower Paxton township, and at one time served as associate judge of the county. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died in Lower Paxton township in 1862. John W. Cowden, father of Frederick H., followed farming in his early life, and qualified himself for the busi- ness of surveying. In 1857 he became a resident of Harrisburg, and shorthy after- wards was appointed assistant city engineer. In connection with Hother Hage and Alex- ander Hamilton, he laid out the city of Harrisburg. About 1859 he was appointed city surveyor, and honorably filled the office until his death, in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cowden had nine children, of whom seven are living : Margaret, wife of Samuel Hamilton, of Beaver, Pa.; Frederick H; Sarah, wife of Homer H. Cummings, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth B., wife of M. R. Beck, of Beverly, N. J.; Matthew B., city engineer ; Ellen J., wife of Stephen Hubertis, of Harrisburg; and Josephine W. His wife, Mary E. (Hatton) Cowden, died in May, 1872. When Frederick H. Cowden was two years old, his parents removed to a farm about three miles from Linglestown, where he received his primary education. At thirteen years of age he removed with his parents to Harrisburg, and completed his education in the city schools. He learned the pottery trade, and with the exception of one year spent in the army during the late war, he has been continuously engaged in this business for thirty-four years. In 1867 he became partner in this business with his father and Isaac J. Wilcox. Since 1881 he has conducted the business solely in his own interest. He has made the Harrisburg pot- tery a successful manufacturing establish- ment and Harrisburg stoneware justly cele- brated throughout Central Pennsylvania. Mr. Cowden was married at Chanceford, York county, Pa., Dec. 1, 1869, to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Samuel N. and Sarah J. Reed, of Chanceford. They have four children, John W., Florence, Mabel Barnett and Frederick H, all residing in Harrisburg. Mr. Cowden represented the Fourth ward one term as school director. In 1864 he enlisted in company C, Two Hun- dred and First Pennsylvania volunteers, and served one year, being honorably dis- charged at the close of the war. He is a member of Post 58, G. A. R. He and his family attend the Pine Street Presbyterian church. Wilson, William G., proprietor of the Harrisburg Cornice Works and of Maple Grove Hotel, was born in Coatesville, Chester county, Pa., January 17, 1847. He is a son of William and Sophia (Stackhouse) Wilson, both natives of Chester county. He was educated in the public schools of Coatesville. In 1862 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was assigned to company A. He served in this regiment one year during the late Re- bellion. After he was discharged he re- turned to Coatesville, and finished his edu- cation in the academy of that place. He learned telegraphy and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in various positions and offices until 1890. He came to Harrisburg in 1865. After leaving the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in 1890, he went to South Jersey and became superintendent of the Philadel- phia and Sea Shore railroad for a short time. He then returned to Harrisburg for one year. In 1892 he went to Shenandoah, Va., where he was chief clerk of the Shenandoah division, Norfolk and Western railroad. At the close of the year, he resigned and went to. New Jersey, and was superintendent of South Jersey railroad from 1893 till May, 1894, when he resigned and returned to Har- risburg and engaged in his present occupa- tion. He was married in Harrisburg, October 14, 1875, to La Rue V. Grove, daughter of Michael M. and Charlotte S. Grove. Three children have been born to them : Nellie La Rue, died at the age of fourteen months; Alvah B., and William Grove. Mr. Wilson DAUPHIN COUNTY. 543 was elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Midland railroad in 1894. He was the Re- publican candidate for mayor of Harrisburg in 1890, against Dr. John A. Fritchey, but was defeated. He is a member of the Hepta- sophs and of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. In politics he is a Republican. The family attend the Zion Lutheran church. Pugh, A. Judson, senior member of the firm of A. J. Pugh & Son (The Dauphin Roofing Company), was born in Radnor township, Delaware county, Pa., February 27, 1847"; son of the late William and Mary (Pugh) Pugh. The Pugh family on both sides were among the early settlers of Dela- ware county, their ancestors having been born there as far back as the fourth genera- tion preceding the present. The parents were residents of Radnor township, and the father conducted a merchant tailoring busi- ness there. They had nine children, five of whom are living: Joanna H, widow of late J. Hibbert Hall, of Plymouth, Montgomery county ; John, Nelson, Roland, Jr., and A. Judson. A.J. spent his early life in Radnor and received his education in the public schools of that township. In 1876 he re- moved to Harrisburg and for fifteen years was in the service of the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company, during ten years of which time he was engineer on a freight train. In 1881 he became bookkeeper for the Paxton Flouring Mill Company, which position he held for ten years, after which, from 1891 to 1894 he was in the employment of the Mer- chants' National Bank, and in November of the last named year embarked in his present business. Mr. Pugh was married in Phila- delphia, April 10, 1873, to Eloise G. Denney, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Denney, of Chester county, both deceased. To this mar- riage have been born four children : M. Elva, William E., Salinda and J. Darling- ton. In his politics Mr. Pugh is a Republi- can. He and his family attend the Baptist church. Brinton, Harry A., general manager of the Universal Baking Powder Company, was born in Dauphin county, about six miles from Harrisburg, April 13, 1847, son of Caleb and Sarah (Alleman) Brinton, the former a native of Chester, the latter of Dau- phin county. The father came to Dauphin county about 1835, and was for ten years engaged in the manufacture of coffee mills, ladles, door locks, and jack screws in West Hanover township, after which he was a farmer in Susquehanna township eight years, and then removed to Swatara town- ship and farmed eight years more. From there he went to Cumberland county, where he lived eleven years, and in 1866 came to Harrisburg and resided here seven years. He next moved to New Cumberland, where he remained four years, and then returned to Harrisburg. where he has lived retired from active business for the past twenty-five years, and at the age of eighty-six years is still in the enjoyment of good health. His wife died in 1860. Their children are: Mar- tin, farmer in Cumberland county ; John, of Susquehanna township; Lydia E., wife of Peter Hershey, Harrisburg; George, of Har- risburg; Caleb, residing in Idaho; Harry A.; Susan, wife of J. D. Sprout, died in Jan- uary, 1885 ; Elizabeth, wife T. W. Jones, of Cornell, 111., died October 26, 1895; and David, died in infancy. Harry A. was about seven years old when he with his parents located between Fair- view and Bridgeport, where he received his education in the public schools. He was engaged in farming for twelve years, and subsequently became an engineer and worked for ten years at this occupation in Harrisburg, after which he was for fifteen years engaged in mercantile pursuits, and in August, 1894, became a stockholder and was elected the general manager of the Universal Baking Powder Company. Mr. Brinton was married in Harrisburg in 1871 to Maiw J. Shaeffer, daughter of John and Mary Shaef- fer, natives of Lancaster county, to whom have been born ten children, of whom five died in infancy, and the survivors are: John C, Mary P., George W., Charles L., and Helen J. Mr. Brinton-is a member of Dau- phin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. O. F., and of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. In his politi- cal views he is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Bacon, Daniel, was one of the most widely known manufacturers and one of the most popular men in Central Pennsylvania. He was born June 26, 1847, and died sud- denly of heart failure April 22, 1893. He removed from Scranton to Harrisburg in 1869, and shortly afterwards engaged in the manufacture and sale of candy near the site of his present factory. His business pros- pered from the start, and needed enlarged 544 BIO GRA PHI GAL ENGYCL OPEDIA facilities, which he provided from time to time. For the past fifteen years he had oc- cupied the factory and store where his career terminated, which is one of the best equipped and arranged plants of its kind in this part of the State. The marked business traits of Mr. Bacon were his enterprise and ingenuity in forming his plans and his energy and courage in carrying them out. When confronted with disaster and threat- ened with defeat, as he was at three separate times when burned out, he lost no time in useless regrets, but at once employed the occasion to alter and always enlarge bis plans, and at once addressed himself with redoubled energy and industry to their exe- cution. Mr. Bacon was generous and whole- souled on the social side of his nature, and his cheerful and mirthful disposition spread sunshine all around him. One of his very marked characteristics was his liking for the commercial travelers, which amounted to a ruling sentiment and almost a passion. It was said he never let one leave his place of business without giving him an order and making him feel that he was with a friend, and all were made wel- come as honored guests at his hospitable home. Mr. Bacon sustained membership in the Harrisburg Board of Trade ; Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. P.; East Harrisburg Conclave, No. 150, I. 0. H., and the National Confectioners' Association. Mr. Bacon was married to Annie Clark, a native of Scran- ton, by whom he had one son, Arthur D. This son received all the advantages of edu- cation afforded by the city schools, and sub- sequently pursued a classical course of study at Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, Pa., upon the completion of which he entered his father's store. He had just reached his ma- jority when the untimely and sudden death of his father occurred, and he was put in charge of the large business built up by the ability and success of his honored parent. His mother preferred that he should assume the management and become responsible for the continuance of the business, feeling well assured that her worthy son had inherited the business talents and sterling character of her lamented husband. In this hope she has not been disappointed. His successful management of the business of D. Bacon & Co., wholesale dealers and manufacturers of confectioneries, is marked, and he is justly regarded as oneof the most enterprising and progressive business men of the city. Mr. Bacon was married in Harrisburg January 2, 1894, to Miss Barbara Baldwin, of this city. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; Pilgrim Com- inandery, No. 11 ; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M.; Rajah Temple; Mystic Shrine, of Reading, and Scottish Rite Mason, thirty-second degree. Young, John G., general manager of the Harrisburg Branch of the Deering Har- vester Company, of Chicago, was born in Evansville, Ind., December 4, 1847. He is a son of Richard and Susan (Hill) Young. His father is a native of Philadelphia and his mother was born near wensborough , Ky. They removed to Indiana, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father was a prominent business man of Cynthiana, Posey county, Ind., for many years, where he first engaged in the retail boot and shoe busi- ness and later in the retail hardware and grocery business. He died in 1893 and his wife died when John G. was but an infant. Of a family of six children born to them John G. is the only survivor. When but a child he removed with his parents to Cynthi- ana, Ind., where he spent his boyhood days, receiving his education in the public and select schools of that town. After complet- ing his education he assumed the duties of deputy treasurer of the county, and when but twenty-one years of age was elected treas- urer of Posey county, which office he filled with acceptance for two years. After retiring from office he engaged in the hardware busi- ness in Mt. Vernon, Ind., in connection with Mr. V. C. Finch, under the firm name of V. C. Finch & Co., for four j^ears, after which he removed to Cynthiana, Ind., and became a partner in the hardware business of his father, under the firm name of R. Young & Son, in which partnership he continued for two years. He subsequently became ac- countant for H. Brinkinan & Sons, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and was connected with that firm for one year. At the expiration of this time he became connected with the Deering Harvester Company in the capacity of book- keeper in one of their branch warehouses at Indianapolis, Ind., for a period of two years. For the following fifteen months he served this company faithfully as manager of their branch house in Philadelphia. October 6, 1887, he was appointed to the responsible position he now holds, as manager of their business in Harrisburg. He has been a DAUPHIN COUNTY. 545 faithful emplo3 r ee of the Deering Harvester Company for a period of twelve years. For seven years he has been an honored and re- spected resident of Harrisburg, where his strict integrity and honorable business meth- ods have established him in the confidence of his employers and the esteem of all who meet him in business and social circles. He was married in Mt. Vernon, Ind., May 25, 1873, to Fannie Fuhrer, a daughter of Mau- rice and Angeline (Berne) Fuhrer, the former a native of Berne, Switzerland, the latter of Posey county, Ind. To them have been born four children. Three of these died in in- fancy; their only surviving child is Angelyn Nelson. While filling the office of deputy treasurer he also performed the duties per- taining to the office of county auditor. He is a member in good standing of Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 163, F. & A. M., of Mt. Vernon ; Lavalette Commandery, of Evans- ville, Ind., K. T. In political views he is a Democrat. He attends the Presbyterian church. Moeslein, Edward, manager of the Cap- ital City Shoe Manufacturing Company, was born in Eckweisbach, Germany, January 24, 1849. He is a son of David and Cecilia (Niebeling) Moeslein, both of Germany. His boyhood and youth were spent in his native land. He received his education in the pub- lic schools, after which he was apprenticed for five years to learn carpentry and build- ing. After his apprenticeship was over he worked at his trade as a journeyman until 1870. He was drafted into the German army, and served his country faithfully for two 3'ears in the Franco-Prussian war, dur- which time he, with his regiment, partici- pated in seventeen engagements. He was present at the battle of Sedan, where Louis Napoleon was made a prisoner. After his discharge from the army at the close of the war, he continued to work at his trade in his native land for a year and a half. In 1874 he embarked for America and landed at New York. He came at once to Harrisburg and since June 1, 1874, has been a continuous resident of this city. The first eight years in Harrisburg he spent at his trade, in connec- tion with the building of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church. In 1882 he began contracting and building on his own account and continued this business until August, 1895. At this date he engaged in the man- ufacture of children's shoes in connection with Joseph Youngel. On January 6, 1896, a stock company was formed and Mr. Moes- lein was appointed to his present position as manager. Edward Moeslein was married in Hannau, Germany, January 21, 1872, to Martina Bittner. They have had five children, three living: William E., Adam, and Charles. He is a member of Peace and Plenty Lodge No. 69, I. 0. 0. F.; Herman Castle, No. 339, K. of G. E.; and K. of M. C, No. 17. He is president ot the American and the Union Building and Loan associations, assistant secretaiy of the Columbia and the Harris- burg Building and Loan associations, direc- tor in the West Harrisburg Building and Loan Association and a member of the Board of Trade. Mr. Moeslein and his family at- tend St. Lawrence's Roman Catholic church. Nagle, John H, assistant foreman in the Hickok Manufacturing Company, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., May 11, 1851. He is a son of Emanuel and Sarah (Markley) Nagle. A sketch of his parents and grand- parents appears elsewhere in this volume. He received his education in the public schools of Lancaster county. Before the age of fourteen he had been in various occu- pations. At that time his parents removed from Bainbridge to Collin's Station, Lan- caster county. During the year 1865 he was employed as water boy, carrying water and tools for the " floating gang " on the rail- road. In 1866 his parents removed to Mid- dletown, Pa., where heifound^employment on the railroad during the summer months, and attended school in the winter. For two sessions he was in the high school. On April 5, 1869, he began an apprenticeship at the trade of machinist with William 0. Hickok, and served three years and one month ; he was then twenty-one years old. From that time until 1875 he worked as a journeyman machinist. In order to be- come more familiar with machinery and more skillful in its use, he spent four years as fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad, Middle division, between Harrisburg and Allentown, Pa. In 1879 he returned to Harrisburg and resumed work at his trade with his former employer, Mr. Hickok. In 1891 he was promoted to assistant foreman of the Hickok Company's shop, the position which he now holds. In 1888 Mr. Nagle was elected to the com- mon council from the Sixth ward of Harris- 546 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA burg and served one term. He is an active member of the Knights of the Mystic Chain, No. 17 ; he has gone through all the chairs, and been connected with the order for eigh- teen years. He has also, for about five years, been a member of the Knights of Honor. In political views he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Nagle has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Jennie Feltz. Her father, John Feltz, was born in Dauphin county. When a young man he was a farmer, but later he learned shoemaking at which he worked for many years. For the past four- teen years he has been partially paralyzed and is comparatively helpless. He is at present proprietor of a boarding-house in Harrisburg. He is a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. He was married to Miss Leah Wagner. They had two daughters: Kate, wife of James Lusk, and Jennie, deceased. Mrs. Nagle belonged to the Lutheran church. She died, May 6, 1892, aged thirty-seven ; she left three chil- dren, two of whom are living: Lillie, wife of John H.Forney, and John E. Leah E. died January 19, 1896, aged nineteen years and nine days. Mr. Nagle's second marriage occurred Oc- tober 18, 1894. He was then united to Mrs. Minnie Rhoads, widow of Levi Meyers, and daughter of George and Sarah (Glosser) Rhoads. They had one son, Chester L. George Rhoads was born in Perry county, Pa. He was employed by the railroad com- pany in various capacities for forty-five years and finally retired on account of fail- ing health. His wife was born in Perry county, Pa., and was a daughter of Conrad and Charlotta Glosser. They had fourteen children, eleven of whom are living: Mary, wife of Jacob Shellenberger ; Minnie, wife of JohnH. Nagle; Emma, wife of John Shellen- hammer; Edward; Frederick ; George ; Lot- tie, wife of John Thompson; Charles; Ben- nie ; Nelson and Virginia. James was killed on the railroad at the age of twenty- two. Willie and Tillie died in infancy. Mr. Rhoads was a Democrat. He was a member of the Lutheran church. The grandparents of the second Mrs. Nagle were both natives of Lancaster county. Her grandfather was employed on the rail- road and was killed in an accident. He had five children, three of whom are living: Cvrus, Joseph and George. The grandfather died in March, 1891. Landis, Henry B., superintendent of Har- risburg Traction Company's supply store, was bom at Mexico, Juniata county, Pa., November 5, 1851. He is the only child of John and Anna (Baker) Landis. His parents are both natives cf Juniata county, and both are living at Mexico. The father was en- gaged in agricultural pursuits, and for many years was a minister in the United Brethren church, but now lives retired. Henry's boy- hood days were spent in his native town, where he took the usual course of study in the public schools. He studied telegraphy, and followed this occupation for several years. For the three following years he was engaged as brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad. The following year he was em- ployed by the Prudential Life Insurance Company as bookkeeper in their receiving office at Mexico. In the next year he re- moved to Harrisburg, and has been con- nected with the Citizens' Street Railway Company and Harrisburg Traction Com- pany since its inauguration. He is the oldest employee of the company. He was married in Mifflin township, Juni- ata county, July 19, 1874, to Miss Minerva P. Smith, daughter of George and Eliza (Miller) Smith. Five children have been born to them, of whom one died in infancy. Those living are : John H, George S., Led- yard A., and Annie. Mr. Landis is not connected with any societies. He attends the United Brethren church. By the faithful discharge of his duties he has gained the utmost confidence of his employers, and by his honorable and upright life commands the respect and re- gard of his fellow-men. Weber, William, foreman and manager of the iron and brass foundry of James W. Roberts, was born at Waterloo, Bavaria, Ger- many, April 9, 1853. He is the son of George Adam and Eve (Brickner) Weber, both natives of Bavaria, but residents of Harrisburg for forty years. These parepts had six children, four of whom survive: William ; George, residing at Sparrow's Point, Md.; Mary, wife of Augustus Kreid- ler, and Andrew. William Weber came to Harrisburg with his parents, in 1855, when he was but eighteen months old. He received a partial education in the public schools of this city. In early youth he took up the trade of car- penter, working at it only a short time, as DAUPHIN COUNTY. 547 he found it not to his taste. He learned the moulders' trade, and has followed it for twenty-five years. Mr. Weber is highly re- garded in business circles for his enterprise, perseverance and sterling integrity. He was married, in Harrisburg, March 6, 1886, to Mary Wohleben, daughter of Henry and Regina Wohleben, both natives of Ger- many, but residents of Harrisburg. They have two children: William Henry, born April 7, 1889, and Elizabeth, born July 5, 1890. In political views Mr. Weber is a Democrat. Shields, James D., manufacturer and dealer in proprietary medicines, was born in Fayette township, Juniata county, Pa., Sep- tember 21, 1853 ; son of Charles and Sarah (Myers) Shields, both natives of Juniata county and of Irish ancestry. The father died in 1863, aged sixty-five years. The mother is still living at the advanced age of eighty-one years, and resides at McAllisters- ville. Juniata county. They had eleven children. James D. was reared on the farm in Juniata county and attended the public schools and Port Royal Academy. He began his business life as a salesman and was en- gaged in various occupations in his native county until 1878, when he removed to Harrisburg, where he was for ten years en- gaged in the sale of sewing machines, and in 1889 embarked in his present business. He was married at Lancaster city, September 17, 1884, to Alice E. Lipp, daughter of Heniy G. and Margaret Lipp, of Lancaster. They have no children. In his political views, Mr. Shields is a Democrat. Rhoads,. James M., was born at Harris- burg, December 7, 1854. His father, Daniel Rhoads, was a well-known and honored resi- dent of Dauphin county. He held several important civil offices. He was the first high constable of Harrisburg. In later years he was engaged in the lime business in this city. His mother was Susan Russell. The surviving children of the family are: John, residing in Philadelphia; Thomas, residing in Harrisburg; Adeline, wife of Samuel Black, residing in Baltimore ; Joseph E.. JUaniel H., James M., and Charles H. James M. received the advantages of a pub- lic school education in Harrisburg, where he has spent his life, with the exception of six years which he spent in Philadelphia. After leaving school he was engaged at the pla- ting trade for four years. After this, he engaged in the sale of building sand, in which he still continues, in connection with other enterprises, especially the brick manu- facture, conducted by the enterprising firm of Bigler & Co., of which he is a member. In 1874 he removed to Philadelphia, where he spent six years as foreman of car inspec- tors of Pennsylvania Gas Coal Company. In 1880 he returned to Harrisburg, and has held continuous residence here since that date. He is one of the progressive business men of Harrisbure, and has aided substan- tially in the development of some important enterprises, which have materially bene- fitted the city and county. He was married in Philadelphia to Ella Jane Sparks, daugh- ter of George W. and Elisa Jane Sparks. Their children are Irene C, Eliza and James C. B. In political views he is a liberal. The family attend the Memorial Lutheran church. Worden, James H., was born in Luzerne county, October 9, 1855, son of Hiram B. and Mary A. (Lock wood) Miller Worden. Hiram B. Worden was born in Luzerne county, Pa., November 8, 1826. His early life was spent in the coal business in the Wyom- ing Valley. He was at that time one of the most prominent coal operators in the valley. He continued in the business until 1861. He was first married to Miss Vangelia C. Lock- wood, daughter of William and Hester Travis Lockwood. There was no issue of this marriage. Mrs. Worden died in 1853, aged twent^y-four years. In his second mar- riage Mr. Worden was united to Mrs. Mary A. (Lockwood) Miller. She was born Feb- ruary 5, 1821. The children by this mar- riage are James H., H. M. F., Vangelia C, Carrie K., who died September 27, 1886, aged twenty-seven years ; Hiram B., and Annie M. The mother died February 26, 1878, aged fifty-seven years. Mr. Worden was married the third time, April 21, 1880, to Mrs. Almira Walker Geer, daughter of Marshall K. and Anna M. Walker. After leaving the coal business in 1861, Mr. Wor- den went into farming and stock raising, to which he gave his attention until 1878, after which he was in the milling business until 1882, when he engaged in the hay business, in which he is still engaged. Mr. Worden is prominent in the Masonic and Odd Fel- lows fraternities. He is a member of the 548 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Methodist church, in which he has filled all church offices. James H. Worden received a good educa- tion in the public schools, finishing at the Keystone Academy at Factoryville, Pa., and at a very early age began teaching school in Wyoming county, where he was employed during three winter terms; in the summer he assisted his father on the farm. During the year 1875 Mr. Worden was clerk in the Chenango Valley Savings Bank, Binghain- ton, N. Y.; during 1876 he had charge of the books of his uncle, George Worden, at Pittston, Pa., in the meantime teaching school three months of an unexpired term. He also taught six weeks of another term in 1878 at Yatesville, Pa., in May of which year he resigned and entered the emploj' of the Lochiel Rolling Mill Company at Harris- burg, Pa., which position he held for one year when the mill was closed down. In 1879 he took charge of the hooks of D. W. Gross & Son, 119 Market street, Harrisburg, and remained with them until 1882, when he connected himself with C. E. H. Brels- ford & Co., of Harrisburg, having charge of the accounts of this company until January, 1892, when it was reorganized and incor- porated in the name of the Brelsford Pack- ing Company, and Mr. Worden was made secretary and treasurer of the corporation, which position he still holds. He is also connected with and is the president of the Columbia Baking Company of Columbia, Pa. He is also president of the Pennsyl- vania State Sportsmen's Association, and president of the Harrisburg Shooting Asso- ciation. Among the fraternities, Mr. Wor- den is past master of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., of Harrisburg; past coun- cillor of Capital City Council, No. 327, Jr. 0. U. A. M., and for twenty years has been an Odd Fellow. In politics he is and always has been a Republican. The family are Episcopalians. James H. Worden was married January 17, 1883, at Carbondale, Pa., to Elizabeth I. Joyce, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Hartley) Joyce. They have two children : Lockwood Brelsford, born July 4, 1886, and Margaret Hartley, born October 14, 1892. Mrs. James H. Worden was born at Car- bondale, Pa., May 1, 1857. Her father, Thomas Joyce, was born in the north of Ire- land, June 27, 1809, and emigrated to Amer- ica in 1844. He was a farmer and sheep raiser. He first married Anna, daughter of John and Anna Adams. Their children were: Emily, who resides near Scranton, Pa., and Robert, who died June 17, 1859, aged twenty -one years. In his second mar- riage, Mr. Joyce was united to Margaret, daughter of Henry and Margaret Hartley, by whom he had four children: Thomas H, Annie M., wife of William Kelley, of One- onta, N. Y.; Elizabeth Isabella, wife of Mr. Worden, and John, who died June 12, 1860, aged sixteen. Mrs. Margaret Joyce died August 23, 1869, aged fifty-six. Mr. Joyce was married the third time December 24, 1872, to Eliza, daughter of Robert Reynolds. Of this marriage there is no issue. Mr. Joyce entered the services of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company in the capacity of engineer, assisting in the building of the first railroad in Luzerne county, and re- mained in the employment of this company until 1868, when he retired. He was an ac- tive member of the Episcopal church until his death, June 13, 1881, in the seventy- second year of his age. Mrs. Eliza .Joyce survives him and resides at Factoryville, Pa., where she holds membership in the Methodist church. Carlile, Alexander W., senior member of the firm of Carlile & Roberts, proprietors of the Pennsylvania Ammonia and Fertili- zer Works, was born in Chester county, near New London, Pa., December 3, 1855. He is a son of Samuel and Julia C. (Henderson) Carlile, the former a native of Chester county, the latter of Lancaster county, Pa. After passing through the public schools of his native town, he attended Delaware College, at Newark, Del., from which he was graduated in 1882. For four years he was assistant analytical chemist in the State Laboratory of Delaware College. In 1886 he opened a chemical laboratory at Wil- mington, Del., and was engaged in this pro- fession for four years in this place. The next year he was engaged in the same pro- fession at Lancaster, Pa., and during this time was also manager and stockholder in the Pennsylvania Ammonia and Fertilizer Company, at Harrisburg, Pa. In July, 1895, he formed a partnership in this busi- ness with Mr. Alexander H. Roberts. He was married, in Philadelphia, January 28, 1885, to Eveline Juliet Witmer, daugh- ter of Amos L. and Amanda Witmer, of Lancaster, Pa. Two children have been born to them, one of whom died in child- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 549 hood. The living child is Genevieve, born December 27, 1892. In politics Mr. Carlile is a Democrat. He attends the Episcopal church. Bentley, George Holland, manager of Paxton Plate Mills, was born in Coatesville, Chester county, Pa., March 8, 1856. He is a son of John S. and Mary (Manley) Bentley, the former of Chester county and the latter of Delaware county, Pa. He was reared to manhood and was educated in his native county. In boyhood he worked on a farm, and when fifteen years old went to work in a rolling-mill. He has been engaged in the iron business twenty-five years. In 1879 he removed to Chester, and there also worked in a rolling-mill. Toward the last of his engagement he was manager of the Chester rolling-mill, and afterwards of the Wellman iron and steel works. In October, 1892, he removed to Harrisburg and assumed his present position. He has been twice mar- ried. He was married, first, at Wilmington, Del., in 1877, to Edith T. Wier. To this marriage were born six children, two of whom died in childhood. Their living children are Walter S., J. Frank, Bertha M., and George Allen ; those deceased, John E. and C. Edgar. Mr. Bentley is a member of Thurlow Castle, No. 159, K. of G. E., Chester, Pa. In political views he is a Republican. The family attends the M. E. church. Mrs. Bentley died at Chester in March, 1890. In April, 1892, he was married to Melissa Val- entine, widow of the late Joseph Hendrick- son. Two children were the fruit of this marriage, Mary, who died in infancy, and Paul H. The parents of Mr. Bentley had nine children, all of whom are living: Harry C, of Philadelphia; William Hum- phrey, of Coatesville ; D. Frank, of Coates- ville; Edith A., wife of James D. Stott, of Coatesville ; Harriet E., widow of the late David Thompson, of Gum Tree, Chester county, Pa.; George P., of Harrisburg, and Abram H., of Chester, Pa., twin brothers ; Edmund E., of Coatesville, Pa. Mr. Bent- ley has thoroughly demonstrated his busi- ness ability, and as a citizen enjoys the re- spect and esteem of his neighbors. of Pennsylvania and of Irish ancestry. They both died at Hazleton, the father in 1889, the mother in 1878. The father was a highly respected citizen of Hazleton and prominent in military circles, bearing the title of colonel. They had born to them three chil- dren : W. R., Ella, and James C, Indian agent at Ft. Dunlap, Mon. The youth of W. Righter was spent in Hazleton, where he had the advantage of a good public school education. He became a telegraph operator in the employment of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. In 1877 he became connected with the Hazleton Electric Light Company and on March 17, 1884, he came to Harrisburg and since that date has been connected with the Harrisburg Electric Light Company. In May of the same year he was appointed electrician of the company and has efficiently performed the duties of his present position since 1886. He was married, at Harrisburg, June 1, 1886, to Sarah Coulter, daughter of William and Sarah Coulter, of Harrisburg. To them have been born two children : Mary and James. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. In political views he is a Republican. He attends the Market Square Presbyterian church. Fitzpatkick, W. Righter, superintendent of the Harrisburg Electric Company, was born at Hazleton, Luzerne county, Pa., March 29, 1856. He is a son of James and Mary (Malloy) Fitzpatrick, who were both natives Geisel, Henry, proprietor of the Enter- prise Planing Mill, was born at Harrisburg, June 10, 1856. His father, Henry Geisel, and his mother, Amelia Geisel, were both born in Germany, but emigrated to this country and were among the early settlers of Harris- burg, where Mr. Geisel carried on the black- smith business until within a short time of his death. They had a family of eight chil- dren, six of whom are living: Henry, Richard, Lena, wife of Harry Smith, residing at Plum Creek, Neb.; Amelia, wife of George Harris, Harrisburg; Augusta and John, also resid- ing in Harrisburg. Mr. Geisel received a public school edu- cation. At ten years of age he started in life as an errand boy in a grocery store, and at the age of sixteen years he entered the plan- ing mill of Trullinger & Co., where he learned the business and followed it both in Harris- burg and Philadelphia until 1890, when he engaged in business for himself. ' He was married in Harrisburg, May 28, 1876, to Elizabeth Henning, of Harrisburg, daughter of John and Elizabeth Henning. They have four living children and one dead. 550 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA The living children are: Henry, Jr., John F., Charles H., and Grover Cleveland. He is a member of Lamberton Lodge, No. 708, I. 0. 0. F.; Bayard Lodge, No. 150, K. P., and of Goldsmith Division, U. R. K. F. He has served as judge of election board of Sixth ward. In political views he is a Democrat. The family attend the Lutheran church. Roberts, Alexander H, of the firm of Carlile & Roberts, proprietors of the Penn- sylvania Ammonia and Fertilizer Works, was born in Harrisburg, August 1, 1856. He is a son of Alexander and Charlotte E. (Geiger) Roberts, whose ancestors were early settlers of Harrisburg. He received his primary education in the public schools of Harrisburg, and later attended the prepara- tory school of Jacob F. Seiler. He com- pleted his education at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. He went to Philadelphia and became a partner in the firm of Win. B. Riely & Co., horse blanket manufacturers. He continued in the business ten years, when he retired from the firm, returned to Harris- burg and engaged in the wholesale stationery business on Market Square, under the firm name of Roberts & Meek. He is still an active partner in this firm. In Jul} 7 , 1895, he became associated with Mr. A. W. Carlile in the manufacture of fertilizers. He was married in Germantown, Phila- delphia, April 8, 1885, to Miss Bertha Hill, daughter of Erastus and Sarah (Grafley) Hill. Of their four children, two died in in- fancy. The living children are Sarah H, born September 11, 1888, and Erastus H., born December 25, 1894. In political views Mr. Roberts is a Democrat. Worden, Henry M. F., manager of Brels- ford Packing Company, Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Plains, Luzerne county, Pa., October 6, 1856. He is a son of Hiram B. and Mary A. (Lockwood) Worden, natives of Luzerne county, the former born near Wilkes-Barre, the latter near Scranton. His father was a coal operator and opened the first shaft ever opened between Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. In 1861 he sold out, went to Wyoming county and was engaged in farming and milling up to 1892, when he removed to Whitney's Point, N. Y., and is now engaged there in the pressing of hay. His mother died at Factoryville, Wyoming county, Feb- ruary 26, 1876. These parents had a family of six children : James H, Henry M. F., Vangelia, wife of A. E. Bailey, Hiram B., Carrie (deceased) and Annie M. Henry M. F. Worden received his primary education in the public school of his native county. He also attended the Keystone Academy at Factoryville, Wyoming county. He taught school for two years in Wyoming county and the following two years he was an accountant at Pittston, Luzerne county, Pa. In 1881 he removed to Harrisburg and engaged with C. E. H. Brelsford as account ant. In January, 1893, this business was formed into an incorporated company and Mr. Worden became a stockholder and the manager of the company. He was married in Harrisburg, January 20, 1885, to Mary E. Dietrich, daughter of B. F. and Harriet Dietrich, of Harrisburg. They have one child, Harriet, born October 6, 1888. Mr. Worden is a member of the Capital City Council, No. 327, Jr. O. U. A. M. In politics he is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Worden faithfully discharges the duties devolving upon him, and in every line of action mani- fests energy, fidelity and intelligence. Nagle, Christian M., chief engineer of the Harrisburg water works, was born in Bainbridge, Lancaster county, Pa., February 2, 1857. His father, Emanuel Nagle, is a native of Marietta, Lancaster county, and is of German ancestiy. He is a blacksmith, and has carried on business in Marietta, Bainbridge and Middletown. He has lived thirty years at Middletown, and served sev- eral terms in the common council of the borough. He was provost marshal of Bain- bridge during the war. He was also for some time in the employment of the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company. He is now living a quiet, retired life, at Middletown, at the age of seventy-four years, highly re- spected by all who know him. His wife, Sarah Ann (Markley) Nagle, is of English ancestry, and was born at Penningtonville, Chester county, Pa. She is still living, at seventy-three 3-ears of age. They had ten children, six of whom are living: Mary S., wife of Adam Dennis, residing at Mann's Choice, Pa., where Mr. Dennis has been ticket agent and operator for the Pennsyl- vania railroad for over twenty years; John H, residing in Harrisburg ; Esther A., wife of Ross McCreary, residing in Middletown ; Christian M. ; Ellen, wife of George Hutton, DA UPHIN CO UNTY . 551 residing in Harrisburg, a prominent grocery merchant, and a water works commissioner ; and Luther M., residing in Middletown. When about eight years old, Christian M. Nagle removed to Middletown with his parents, and passed here his boyhood days, taking the course of study in the public and high schools of the town. After leaving school he came to Harrisburg and became an apprentice at the machinist's trade, in the employ of W. 0. Hickok ; he remained with this firm for fourteen years. On June 4, 1888, he was appointed assistant engineer of the water works. In 1890 he was pro- moted to the place of chief engineer, which he now holds. He was married, in Harrisburg, January 15, 1879, to Naomi Livingston, daughter of Benjamin and Esther Livingston, of Watts township, Perry count)'. Their children are: Charles E., born January 10, 1880; Bertha M., born August 12, 1882, and Esther A., born May 14, 1884. Mr. Nagle has served as school director, representing the Sixth ward for two terms. He is a member of Egyptian Commandery, No. 114, K. of M.; St. John's Castle, No. 17, M. C, and of the Royal Arcanum. In po- litical views he is a Republican. The family attend the United Evangelical church. Fleming, David, Jr., was born at Harris- burg, Pa., May 4, 1857. He is a son of David Fleming, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this volume, and Susan (Mowry) Fleming, daughter of Charles Mowry, also elsewhere noticed in this book. He spent his youth in Harrisburg, and enjoyed the best educational advantages af- forded in the city. He studied at Princeton College in class of 1878. He was one year with the engineer corps of the Pennsylvania Canal Company. In January, 1879, he was with the Harrisburg Car Company as clerk, and was afterwards made cashier of the foundry and machine department of the car company. In the re-organization of the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works he was prominent, and was elected secretary and treasurer of the company, the position he has since filled. He was made one of the executors of his father's estate in 1890. He also succeeded his father as director of the First National Bank of Harrisburg. Since his father's death the estate rebuilt and re- constructed the Commonwealth Hotel in 1891, and added the annex in 1892. He is one of the organizers and a director of the East Harrisburg Passenger Railway Com- pany. He is one of the incorporators of the Harrisburg Grocery and Produce Company, and one of the incorporators and a director of the Brelsford Packing Company. He is a stockholder in the Trust and Safe Deposit Company and the People's Bridge Company, and succeeded his father as president of the People's Gas Company. He is interested in several other enterprises, being director of the Pennsylvania Folding Gate and Guard Company, of the Pennsylvania Ventilated Barrel Company, of the Westinger Furnace Company and of the Harrisburg Traction Company. He was one of the organizers of the Harrisburg Club, and was on the gov- erning committee of the club for several years. He is one of the incorporators of the Inglenook Club and one of the building committee of the club. In politics Mr. Fleming is a Republican. He was married in October 16, 1884, to Mary Curwen, daugh- ter of John Curwen, superintendent of Penn- sylvania Hospital, Warren, Pa., and Martha Elmer, daughter of Judge Elmer, of the Su- preme Court of New Jersey. They have two children : Martha Elmer, born March 6, 1889, and David Fleming, third, born April 21, 1893. He is a member of Market Square Presbyterian church, in which he holds the office of deacon. He teaches the class taught by his father in the Sunday-school. Goodman, Benedict, manager of the Goodman Clothing Company, was born at New Haven, Conn., June 16, 1857, son of Simon and Sophia (Rotenberger) Good- man. The parents were both natives of Ger- many. The father was born February 27, 1821, came to this country when a boy, landed at New York, and from there went South and engaged in general merchandis- ing with Saligman Bros. The partnership was dissolved at the end of five or six years, and he came North and engaged in the grocer}' business for himself, in which lie has continued to the present time. He re- tired from business at one time, but being an active man, co'uld not be satisfied with- out employment, and hence resumed busi- ness. The father was first married to Miss Sophia Roseburger, to whom eight children were born. Mrs. Goodman died June 16, 1873, aged forty-six years. The family were members of the Jewish Synagogue. Bene- dict Goodman attended the public schools of 552 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA his native place until he was thirteen years old, after which he took a course of study at the academy in New Haven. He was engaged in the grocery business with his father for seventeen years, when he left his home and went to New York, and from there to Pennsylvania, and traveled West looking for a business location. He returned to Philadelphia, where he was employed for two years in the retail clothing business, and was subsequently engaged in the wholesale business until 1883. He then became a traveling salesman through the western States, in 1883 he came to Harrisburg and opened a clothing store at No. 422 Market street, in a small room 16x32 feet, where he conducted business for three years. . In Jan- uary, 1886, he leased the corner of Fourth and Market street, where he has since been located. Mr. Goodman was married De- cember 16, 1777, to Miss P. Goodman, daughter of Henry and Matilda Goodman, to whom has been born one daughter, Sophia, The parents of Mrs. Goodman were both natives of South Bend. The father was a general merchant and lived in Philadelphia, where he died. Kinter, Charles H., manager of the Harrisburg Electric Company, was born at Columbus, Ohio, August 2, 1857, son of George and Caroline C. (Heister) Kinter. He came to Harrisburg with his parents when a child and received his education in the public schools. He was then employed as messenger in the train dispatchers' office of the Pennsylvania railroad, from which he was transferred to the position of clerk in the freight warehouse and subsequently served for six years as passenger brakeman and conductor on the Middle division. On Oc- tober 1, 1888, he was made manager of the Electric Company and has continued in charge of this important business since that time. He was married at Harrisburg, No- vember 3, 1881. to Mary C. Groff, daughter of George M. and Elizabeth Groff. They have no children. Mr. Kinter is a member of State Capitol Lodge, No. 2030, K. of H. He is a Republican and attends Grace Meth- odist Episcopal church. father, John Patton, was one of the earliest settlers of Northumberland county, where he spent the greater portion of his life and died at Milton at an advanced age. He was the inventor of the screw propeller. Will- iam P. Patton, son of John and father of J. Hervey, was born at Milton, Northumber- land county, and came to Harrisburg about the year 1850. For twenty years he was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was the first superintendent of the Harrisburg city water department. He was the designing architect in the con- struction of the People's Gas Light Company and superintendent of it until its consolida- tion with the United Gas Improvement Company. About 1885 he removed to Washington, D. C, and was engaged there for four years in the Patent Office. He re- moved to Jersey City in 1889, and has since been in the employment of Munn & Co., publishers of the Scientific American as one of their patent examiners. He married Margaret Able, mother of J. Hervey Patton. J. Hervey Patton was educated in the pub- lic schools of the city, and after leaving school spent six years at telegraphy in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany. In 1879 he became connected with the Harrisburg Car Company in the capac- ity of corresponding and order clerk, and was continuously in the service of this com- pany until the industry was discontinued. On the formation of the companies above named he was chosen to the position he so efficiently fills at this date. Mr. Patton was married at Harrisburg, September 7, 1886, to Miss Anna W. Lynch, daughter of John S. and Elizabeth Lynch, the former at that date being recorder of deeds for Dauphin county. They have no children. Mr. Patton is a member of the Royal Arcanum. In political matters he acts with the Republicans. Both Mr. and Mrs. Patton are consistent members of Grace M. E. church. Mr. Patton is one of the stewards of that church. Patton, J. Hervey, chairman of the Har- risburg Pipe Bending Company (limited) and also chairman of the Harrisburg Tin- smith Company (limited), was born in Har- risburg, Pa., October 26, 1857. His grand- Spicer, J. Henry, superintendent of the Harrisburg Burial Case Company, was born at Plymouth, Hancock county, 111., Novem- ber 14, 1857, son of Charles A. and Nancy (West) Spicer. Charles A. Spicer, undertaker and furni- ture dealer, was born at Carlisle, Pa., April 6, 1835. His father, Henry Spicer, was a native of Switzerland, who came to this DAUPHIN COUNTY. 55 3 country and settled at Carlisle, Pa. He was owner and publisher of the Carlisle Herald up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1835. His wife, Eliza Gorman, was a native of Cumberland county and died in 1841. They had two children, of whom Charles A. is the only survivor. He took a partial course in the public schools, and in his fifteenth year was an apprentice to the cabinet-making business. When nineteen years old he removed to Polo, 111., where he worked at carpentry. He went to Plymouth, 111., in 1855, and carried on the furniture business there for two years. He returned to Carlisle, Pa., in 1859, and was engaged in business there until 1861. In June of that year he enlisted in company A, Seventh Pennsylvania reserves, and served till his discharge at Falmouth, Va., in June, 1862, when he returned to Carlisle. In a short time he removed to Harrisburg where he was engaged with the Harrisburg Car Com- pany for four years, and in 1866 established his present business, which he has conducted continuously for thirty years. He was mar- ried at Plymouth, 111., to Nancy West, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William West, residents of Peru, Ind. Of the ten children born to them, seven survive: J. Henry, superintendent of the Burial Case Company ; Nellie, wife of F. Orth, a prominent grocer of Harrisburg; Charles, shipping clerk, Burial Case Company; William, a student in Auburn Theological Seminary ; Kudolph, undertaker, at Altoona ; Bessie and Anna. Mr. Spicer represented the Third ward in council for one year. He is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., and of State Capital Beneficial Society. In polit- ical views he is a Democrat. The family attend the Market Square Presbyterian church. The family removed to Harrisburg when J. Henry Spicer was six years old. He re- ceived his education in the public schools of this city and at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Upon its completion he engaged in the furniture business with his father, until the organization of the Harrisburg Burial Case Company, in 1882. Of this company he was made superintendent, and has proved effi- cient and faithful in performing the duties of his position. Mr. Spicer is a member of the Royal Arcanum. In politics he is a Prohibitionist. J. Henry Spicer was married at Harris- burg, August 31, 1881, to Annie E., daugh- ter of Jacob A. and Christiana (McWilliams) Spofford, who were formerly residents of Harrisburg. They are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Spicer have one son, John Spofford, born February 3, 1885. Mr. Spicer is an elder in the Market Square Presbyterian church. Royal, John Kelker, is a native of Har- risburg, and was born September 6, 1858. He is a son of Josiah S. and Rebecca E. (Morgan) Royal. The former was a native of Lancaster, and was connected with the printing and publishing business for many years, and died September, 1885, after an active and well spent life. The latter is a native of Dauphin count}', and is still living in this city. John K. was one of seven chil- dren, two of whom besides himself are still living, namely: Morgan J., residing in Har- risburg, and Mary E., also residing here. Mr. Royal has been a resident of Harrisburg all his life, receiving his education in the schools of this city. He learned telegraphy on the Northern Central railroad, and was occupied in this business two years. He was clerk in the Bolton House from 1875 to 1880. He was employed in bookkeeping from 1880 to 1882. In the latter year, in connection with J. Henry Spicer, he organized the Har- risburg Burial Case Company, of which he was elected secretary and treasurer, and has faithfully performed the duties of this office since that date. Mr. Royal is also secretary and treasurer of the Harrisburg Furniture Company and the Harrisburg Preserving Company. He was married in Lebanon, April 2, 1891, to E. Elizabeth Miller, daugh- ter of J. Henry Miller, of Lebanon. Three children have been born to them: J. Doug- las M., born June 6,1892; Elizabeth, born November 25, 1893, and R. Ernestine, born July 4, 1895. He is a member of Persever- ance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A.M., and is a Demo- crat in politics. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Reformed church. Mr. Royal was elected a member of the city council in 1890 in the strongest Republican ward in the city, and re-elected successively in 1892, 1894 and 1896. He has been a member of the finance committee since his first election; has also served on the appropriation, high- way and sanitary committees, and was chair- man of the building and city property com- mittee. 554 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Marsh, Fred. H., general eastern agent of the Superior Drill Company of Springfield, Ohio, was born near Binghampton, N. Y., October 3, 1858; son of David and Maria (Brundis) Marsh. He was reared in his native township and received his primary education in the public schools and subse- quently attended the Binghamton high school and Lowell's Commercial College, of Binghamton, N. Y., of both of which insti- tutions he is an honored graduate. After completing his education he was for three years travelling salesman for the firm of Thomas, Little & Rogers, of Springfield, Ohio, and served in the same capacity for E. W. Ross, of the same place, until 1891, since which date he has represented the Superior Drill Company, of Springfield, Ohio, in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and a portion of West Virginia, with headquarters at Har- risburg. Mr. Marsh was married in Dayton, Ohio, January 12, 1887, to Miss N. G. Hamill, daughter of Capt. Joseph and Leah (Creigh- ton) Hamill, and to them has been born one son, Collin Herman, died June 3, 1890, aged eighteen months. Mr. Marsh is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 52, Shawnee Encamp- ment, No. 20, I. 0. 0. F., Xenia, Ohio, and of Xenia Lodge,_No. 1658, Knights of Honor, Xenia, Ohio. In politics Mr. Marsh is a Republican. He and his wife attend the Pine Street Presbyterian church in this city and are both members of the denomination. Roberts, James W., iron and brass founder, Harrisburg, was born in Harrisburg, De- cember 3, 1858. He is a son of Alexander and the late Charlotte (Geiger) Roberts, who are referred to on another page of this vol- ume. He received his primary education in the public schools of his native city, took a regular course at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., and was graduated from that institution in the class of 1882. After completing his collegiate course he studied civil engineer- ing. For two and a half years he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Canal Company and subsequently was assistant engineer for about three years. He was also assistant chief clerk in the railway mail service for three years. He was connected with the iron and brass foundry for one year. In January, 1895, he became sole proprietor of his pres- ent business. Mr. Roberts is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In his political views he is a Democrat. He is unmarried. Eberle, William F., general foreman of the Harrisburg car shops, Pennsylvania railroad, was born at Altoona, Blair county, Pa., June 8, 1859. He is a son of Alexander and Mary (Kilpatrick) Eberle. He received a common school education in his native city, and was indentured as an apprentice to learn car building, in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at Al- toona, August 1, 1876. He was the only person indentured as an apprentice during the Centennial year. He served four years at his apprenticeship, and afterwards re- mained in the service of the company, work- ing in the cabinet department of the car shops until September 21, 1887, when he was appointed assistant foreman of the passenger car erecting shops. On February 1, 1891, he was appointed assistant general foreman of the Wall shops, on the Pittsburgh divi- sion, and was located at that point until February 27, 1893, when he was appointed to his present position. He was married, at Altoona, Pa., August 1, 1888, to Miss Annie Bussman, daughter of Charles and Susan Bussman, of Altoona. Their union has been blessed with two children : Alma May and Alexander Wallis. Mr. Eberle has rep- resented the Second ward of the city of Al- toona in common council for two terms. He is a member of Altoona Lodge, No. 281, F. & A. M., and of Logan Lodge, No. 79, K. of P., of Altoona. He is a Republican, and attends the United Brethren church. Bigelow, Lucius S., general manager and secretary of the W. 0. Hickok Manufactur- ing Company, Harrisburg, Pa., and its ac- tive head since the spring of 1888, was born in Homer. Courtland county, N. Y., Septem- ber 6, 1859. During his childhood Mr. Bigelow lived in Homer, N. Y., Jackson, Mich., Silver Creek, N. Y., and Buffalo, N. Y. At the last named place, he, as a youth, took a lively interest in the art of printing, and started in an amateur way a printing- office, in a building adjoining the rear of the family homestead. Some time later he took into partnership a brother, now of Boston, then connected with one of the Buf- falo banks. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 555 Business increased, and by degrees this small office grew into prominence. It was removed into the business portion of the city, and conducted under the firm name of Bigelow Bros., to which firm, later, a third brother, then connected with the auditing department of the F. and P. M. railway at East Saginaw, Mich., was admitted to part- nership, the business having been again ex- tended. Later, the founder of this well-known concern, receiving a flattering proposition from a compan} 7 of large lumber operators, took a responsible position with them, which at times called him into Pennsylvania. Dur- ing these trips into the Keystone State Mr. Bigelow met and subsequently married Miss Sarah Esther Harris, born in Harrisburg, and one of the few living direct descendants of John Harris, who settled on the present site of Harrisburg, and of John Harris, his son, the founder of the city which bears his name, and who gave to the State of Penn- sylvania, for the site of a State house, the beautiful spot upon which that building now stands, and to the city of Harrisburg " Market Square," for market purposes. Although Mr. Bigelow's lumber connec- tions were in Tonawanda, near Buffalo, N. Y., the largest lumber shipping point in the world, he decided to live in Harrisburg, making that city the center of the territory which he controlled and conducted in the sales department of the business. During his early residence in Harrisburg Mr. Bige- low met many of the business men of that city, and receiving one day a request to drop into the office of one of these gentlemen, he complied, and was there told that the board of directors of the W. 0. Hickok Manufac- turing Company had at a recent meeting de- cided to offer for his acceptance the position of general manager and secretary of that company. This suggestion was an entire surprise to Mr. Bigelow, since hehad known nothing of the proposed plan, but his early training in printing and bookbinding having well fitted him to conduct the mechanical end of the Hickok Company's business, which is the manufacturing of bookbinder's and paperruler's machinery, and his experi- ence in later years having fitted him to con- duct the office, sales department and general business, he finally, after deliberation, de- cided to accept the offer, although in doing so he gave up a verj r desirable position and business. Certain suggestions made by the directors of the Hickok Company decided him to make the change. The business has prospered under Mr. Bigelow's management ; its line of manufactures has received mate- rial additions, thus enlarging its field of usefulness and profit. The concern is doing a large foreign as well as domestic business. The recent addition of a bicycle department to the line of manufactures of the Hickok Company was purely the outcome of sugges- tions and investigations made by Mr. Bige- low. His untiring efforts, coupled with a highly expert assistant in the foreman of that department, whom he has secured from another city, bids fair to make of it a marked success. They will build the highest grade of wheels. Mr. Bigelow is a stockholder in the J. H. McFarland Printing Company, a member of the Board of Trade of Harrisburg and the secretary of the Association of American Manufacturers. In his political views he is a Republican. He is a member of Market Square Presbyterian church and is solo bass in its choir. He is a trustee of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow are : Katharine, Harris Storres and Allen Carvl. Foose, Jacob A., superintendent and man- ager of the Harrisburg Tinsmith Company, was born in Lancaster, Pa., February 11, I860. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hambright) Foose. They are natives of Lancaster county, where his father was for many years identified with prominent busi- ness interests. He efficiently filled the office of chief of police in Lancaster for many years, and for many years served the city well in the select council. He now resides in Read- ing, Pa., and conducts an extensive tin and copper smithing business. These parents have three children living: Anna, wife of William B. Cox; Ida, wife of Ambrose Sny- der, and Jacob A. The latter received a limited education in the Lancaster public schools. At ten years of age he began to work in his father's shop at plumbing, gas- fitting, tin and copper smithing. After four- teen years of this employment in his native city he removed to Lebanon, Pa., in 1884, and was for one year foreman of a tinsmith- ing establishment there. In June, 1885, he opened a shop in Harrisburg in connection with the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company, which he has since operated, hav- ing been connected with his present business 556 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA from its beginning. He was ,'married in Lancaster, November 15, 1877, to Sarah F., daughter of Peter and Amanda Stout, of Reading, Pa. Of their ten children, six died in infancy. Those living are: Jacob S., Frank D., Bertha H., and Helen. Mr. Foose is an active member of Cornplanter Tribe, No. 61,1. 0. P. M.; of Dauphin Castle, K. of G. E.; and Philadelphia Council, Legion of Honor. He is an ardent Demo- crat. He attends the Lutheran church. Buehlee, Martin H., general manager of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company, was born at Harrisburg, January 29, 1861. He is a son of Jacob and Anna C. (Locher) Buehler. His father was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 20, 1825. He is a son of Martin and Anna M. (Schaubhut) Buehler, who were born in the town of Eichen, Parish of Schopfhein, Baden, Ober- land, Germany ; the former May 19, 1780, the latter May 18, 1783. The father was a weaver; he was married, January 10, 1804, and in 1817 came to America. He died in April, 1852, and his wife died in Septem- ber, 1852. Jacob was reared to manhood in Lancaster county, receiving his education in the public schools and private schools of that county. He was engaged in mercan- tile pursuits there until 1859, at which time he removed to Harrisburg, and for thirty - six years has been continuously in business in this city. He was married, in Lancaster, March 12, 1851, to Ann C. Locher, daugh- ter of Jacob H. and Mary E. Locher, born in Boonsborough, Washington county, Md. They had three children, namely : Mary G., wife of H. L. Hershey, recorder of Dauphin county, residing in Harrisburg; Martin H. and William E., residing in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Buehler, mother of Martin H., died September 24, 1893. The grandparents, Martin and Anna M. Buehler, had born to them nine children, name]}': John, born January 22, 1805, died May 14, 1811 ; Mar- tin, born April 20, 1806, died May 19, 1880; Anna Maria, born October 18, 1807 ; Anna Barbara, born July 24, 1810, died December 25, 1886; Catherina, born April 9, 1813, widow of the late Gottlieb Laudenschlager, residing in Wayne county, Ohio; John George, born April 23, 1815 ; John, born at sea, in 1817, died September 30, 1857 ; Nancy, born in 1819, died in 1843, and Jacob. The grandparents on the father's side were John Jacob Buehler, a citizen of Schlechtbach, and burgomaster of Reitbach, Germany, and Maria, born in Blum. The grandpar- ents on the mother's side were John Schaub- hut, a citizen and weaver of Eichen, born July 9, 1752, and Barbara, who died Decem- ber 30, 1801. The descendants of the mother were Anna Maria Schaubhut, Maria Bar- bara, born August 19, 178 1 , married July 27, 1806, to John George Ratz, a mason, who was born July 18, 1782, and came to America with their three children in 1817 ; also a stepsister named Anna, who was born November 1, 1804. The before-mentioned John Schaubhut married for his second wife, Magdalene Rotzler, widow of John George Heckendorn, in Eichen, December 27, 1763, and died January 28, 1827. Martin H. obtained his primary educa- tion in Seller's Academy, Harrisburg, and completed his studies in the Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, from which institution he was graduated in 1882. From this date he has been continuously connected with the Pennsylvania Telephone Company, and for eleven years of that time has faithfully and efficiently performed the duties of sec- retary and treasurer of the company. Early in 1894 he was appointed general manager of the company. He was married, in Har- risburg, November 14, 1894, to Miss Fannie May Shearer, daughter of Joseph W. and Annie (Myers) Shearer, of Harrisburg. In political views Mr. Buehler is a Republican. His wife attends Zion Lutheran church. Mr. Buehler has displayed business capacity and reliability which claim recognition and respect. His standing and character are high. Weast, George B., was born in Mifflin township, Cumberland county, January 24, 1862. His father, Jacob Weast, is a native of Cumberland county, and is now a pros- perous farmer of Newville, Cumberland county. His mother, Lavinia (Christlip) Weast, is also a native of Cumberland county. The family consists of eight living children: George B., Minerva, the wife of Carl Alexander, residing at Carlisle, Pa., Minnie, Levi, Clara, wife of John Heberling, residing in Mifflin, Irvin, Theodore and Howard. The father has filled numerous township offices. George B. received his education in the public schools of Mifflin. When seventeen years old he went to Newville, and learned the tinsmith's trade at which he has worked DAUPE1N COUNTY. 559 all his life. For five years he was in busi- ness for himself in Newville, and since 1889 has done business in Harrisburg. In the management of business he has met with suc- cess commensurate with his unusual abilities. His strictly honorable methods, his pru- dence and social worth command the respect of the community. He was married at New- ville, October 11, 1883, to Miss Annie Myers. To them have been born five children, one of whom died in infancy. The living children are Mary L., Annie, Ralph and Roy. Mr. Weast is a member of Conodoguinet Lodge, No. 173, I. 0. 0. F. He was a member of the council at Newville one term, and pre- sided over that body for one year. His fam- ily attend the Lutheran church. Dunkel, Samuel F., vice-president of the Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Com- pany, was born in Swatara township, Dau- phin county, Pa. ; May 3, 1862 ; son of Jo- siah A. and Mary (Bishop) Dunkel, both na- tives of Dauphin county and residing at Steelton. Samuel F. received his education in the public schools of Swatara township and in Seiler's Academy, and also took a course in the Business College of Harrisburg. After completing his education he engaged in the hardware business with his father, under the firm name of J. S. Dunkel & Son, and continued several years, when he pur- chased his father's interest and conducted the business four years longer on his own account. In 1889 he became president and manager of the Star Steam Heating Com- panj', and in 1892 acquired an interest in the Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Company, of which he was made the vice- president in 1894. He is also a partner in the firm of J. S. Dunkel Sons & Co., real estate dealers at Steelton. Mr. Dunkel was married in Steelton to Miss Jessie Sefton, daughter of Charles J. and Rebecca Sefton, of Fairfield, Adams county, Pa. They have no children. Mr. Dunkel has filled the office of school director for eleven years, and has been secretary of the board two years and treasurer four years. In his political views he is a Republican. He attends the Lutheran church. continuous and honored residents of Harris- burg, where his father has conducted a suc- cessful dairy business for the past twenty- five years. The father is a native of Leba- non county, and his wife of Dauphin county, and both are living. They had four chil- dren, one of whom died in infancy, those living are Wilson R., Laura, wife of Thomas R. Redmond, Jr., and Bertram F. When about eight years of age, Wilson R. removed to Harrisburg with his parents, and his education was received in the public schools of this city. He began business as traveling salesman and was thus employed until 1892. On February 7, 1892, in con- nection with his brother, Bertram F., he en- gaged in the manufacture of ladies' and children's wear, under the firm name of Blough Manufacturing Company. He was married, in Harrisburg, to Miss Catherine Kline, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Kline, old and honored residents of Dauphin county. They have had four children: Mabel, Violet, Ruth and Beatrice. Mr. Blough is a member of Harrisburg Lodge, No. 68, I. 0. 0. F. Blough, Wilson R., senior member of the Blough Manufacturing Company, was born in Palmyra, Lebanon county, Pa., May 22, 1862. He is a son of Cyrus and Sarah (Meyer) Blough. His parents have been 38 Blough, Bertram F., of the Blough Man- ufacturing Company, was born in Harris- burg, July 22, 1873. His education was re- ceived in the public schools and Business College of his native city. He was for a time a traveling salesman. In 1892 he be- came a member of the Blough Manufactur- ing Company. These young men have just started in their business career. Their good qualities are apparent in the success so happily inaugurated, and so promising as to its future stability and enlargement. They are already respected as reliable business men, and are cordially granted a place of prominence among good citizens. Hildrup, William T., Jr., was born in Harrisburg, Pa. He is a son of William T. and Harriet (Esselstyne) Hildrup. He re- ceived his primary education in the private schools of his native city, was a student in the McClellan Institute of West Chester, Pa., for three years, and for four years studied at the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadel- phia, finishing his course at this institution with the class of 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. and Mechanical Engineer. After completing his education he was connected with the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company in the charge of additions and irn- 560 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA provements of shops, efficiently filling this position until 1890. During this time he was also secretary and assistant treasurer of the company and superintendent of the car wheel department. In 1890, in connection with Messrs. J. H. Patton and D. E. Tracy, Mr. Hildrup formed the associations now called the Harrisburg Pipe Bending Company (limited) and the Harrisburg Tinsmith's Company (limited), of which companies he is the capable and faithful secretary and treasurer. He is a gentleman of wide intelligence, of great en- ergy and of laudable ambition. He is pop- ular with all classes and is regarded as one of the leading business men of the city. Mr. Hildrup is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Harrisburg Council, No. 499, Royal Arcanum. He is one of the governors of the Harrisburg club. In po- litical views he is a Republican. Harvie, John C, senior member of the firm of Harvie & Bickley, proprietors of the Keystone Forge and Machine Works, was born at Harrisburg, December 22, 1862. He is a son of John and Jean (Nairns) Harvie. His parents were both born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to America in 1852. They located at Philadelphia, and resided there about three years. In 1855 they re- moved to Harrisburg, where they have lived for forty years. The father is a belt-maker, but of late years has lived a retired life. The parents had born to them a family of six children : Jennie, wife of H. Lutz ; Ellen, wife of M. Dwyer; James; John C; Annie, wife of Edward C. Rouch, and Carrie. John C. was reared to manhood in this city and educated in the public schools. He learned the trade of machinist, which has been his occupation through life. He has been a continuous resident of Harrisburg since his birth, with the exception of five years. In political views he is a Republican. He at- tends the Presbyterian church. The manu- facturing plant at the head of which Mr. Harvie stands is one of the solid industries of the city. His career as a manufacturer has been marked by those qualities of mind and method which control success. Zimmerman, George Z., of the firm of C. 0. Zimmerman & (Jo., brickmakers, was born in Harrisburg, July 11, 1863. He is a son of Conrad 0. and Mary (Gonter) Zimmer- man, the former born in Harrisburg, August 9, 1820, and the latter in Sharpsburg, Jef- ferson county, W. Va., in 1835. C. O. Zim- merman was long a resident of Harrisburg, and was a public-spirited and enterprising citizen. He was engaged in the manufac- ture of brick from an early date, and built up a large and productive trade. He held various positions of trust, among which was the chairmanship of the city water works committee. He was also a member of the common council. He was twice married. To his first marriage there were born three children, of whom George Z. is the only sur- vivor. Mrs. Mary Zimmerman died May 3, 1869. The second wife of C. O. Zimmer- man was Annie- E. Ward. To this marriage two children were born, both of whom died in infancj'. Mr. Zimmerman died January 26, 1895 ; his wife still is living, and resides in Harrisburg. George Z. Zimmerman was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg, and at Pennsylvania State College. After complet- ing his education, he entered the employ- ment of his father, and in 1885 was admit- ted to a partnership in the business. Since his father's death, he has continued to carry on the business. The Zimmerman brick- yard, managed bj 7 him, is one of the largest and best equipped plants in the State. It occupies thirty-two acres of ground, situated at the corner of Ninth and Reily streets. It is fitted up with four kilns of one hundred and seventy-five thousand capacity each ; a Chambers' Bros, brick machine, a disinte- grator, an elevator and a plug mill, all of the very latest make ; also a steam brick dryer. The motive power is a ninety horse- power engine, with two boilers, of ninety and fifty horse-power capacity. The daily capac- ity of the plant is 45,000. The products are of all kinds of paving and building brick. George Z. Zimmerman was married in Har- risburg, January 25, 1890, to Emma S. Burn, of Cumberland county, Pa. Their children are Paul, born August 26, 1892, and Helen, born June 21, 1894. Mr. Zimmerman is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; Tribe No. 340, I. O. R. M., of which he is a member of the State finance com- mittee. He is an enterprising business man, and universally popular. Reel, Samuel O., was born in Susque- hanna township, near Harrisburg, April 13, 1864. He is the son of Augustus and Mar- garet (Olewein) Reel, both natives of Dau- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 561 phin county, now residing in Harrisburg. He is one of fourteen children, seven of whom still survive: Samuel 0., William S., John S.j Harry D., Ross B., Gertrude, and Annie. His father was born and lived in Susquehanna township for many years, and was engaged in market gardening. He served Dauphin county as sheriff for one term, and was a faithful and efficient officer. During late years he has lived a quiet, re- tired life. Samuel 0. Reel was educated in the pub- lic school of Susquehanna township. After leaving school, he removed to Harrisburg and learned the trade of founder and moulder, which he has followed till the present time. Mr. Reel is a gentleman of wide experience, and master of his trade in all its branches. He is enterprising and progressive, is of wide popularity and of sterling worth. He is a member of Egyptian Command- ery, No. 114, Knights of Malta. In political views he is a staunch Democrat. The family attend the Lutheran church. Swartz, Robert H., superintendent of the McFarland Printing House, was born March 12, 1865, in Cumberland county, Pa. He is a son of John A. and Alsinda (Haley) Swartz. John A. Swartz was a salesman and also filled various public offices. He was married to Miss Alsinda Haley, daughter of William Haley. They had eight children, seven of whom are living : Robert H.; Clara, wife of L. Wise; Minnie C, wife of Andrew Crain, a Methodist minister, residing in Maine ; Elizabeth H., teacher in the public schools, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Blanche, Edith, and Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz are both deceased. Robert H. Swartz attended the public schools of Mechanicsburg, Pa., until he was nearly fourteen years old, when he was ap- prenticed for three years to Mr. R. H. Thomas to learn printing. In 1882 he came to Har- risburg and was employed as a printer on the Harrisburg Telegraph for one year; he also served one year in the Patriot office. In 1886 he went to Philadelphia and was em- ployed for a year in the State printing office. In 1888 Mr. Swartz engaged with the Mc- Farland Printing House and was made its superintendent. He is also chairman of the Harrisburg Paper Company, limited, and treasurer of the Mt. Pleasant Building and Loan Association. Mr. Swartz was married, March 12, 1885, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Annie M. (Freeburg) Bering. They have two children: Jennie M. and Robert H., Jr. Mr. Swartz is a Prohibitionist and believes that alcohol should be sold under the same re- strictions which guard the sale of poisonous drugs. He and his family are members of Messiah Lutheran church. Thomas Bering, father of Mrs. Swartz, was born in Philadelphia. He was a wood carver and followed that vocation until he was appointed superintendent of the Wood- working Department of the Soldiers' Or- phans' Industrial School at Scotland, Pa. He was married to Miss Annie M. Free- burg, of Philadelphia. Six of their seven children are living: Ella, wife of D. B. Marks; Ettie, wife of I. Miller, broker, Third street, Harrisburg ; Thomas M; Eliza- beth M.j Mrs. Swartz ; Henry H., Annie M., and Edward W., deceased. Both parents re- side at Scotland, Pa. The family are mem- bers of Messiah Lutheran church, Harris- burg. Ferriday, A. Reeder, was born at Easton, Pa., April 28, 1865. His father, Joseph C. Ferriday, was born in Louisiana. He was first married to Emma Reeder, of Easton, Pa., the mother of A. R. Ferriday, who is the only living child by this marriage. She died at Easton, May 11, 1865. By the sec- ond wife he had five children : Helen, wife of Robert A. Byrnes, residing at Natchez, Miss.; Jennie, wife of Robert A. Wood, re- siding at Natchez, Miss.; Mary Emily and B. Pendleton, both residents of Natchez, Miss. Mr. Ferriday's father owned and operated a large cotton plantation before the war, but from 1862 to 1868 he was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan}' at Tyrone, Sunbury and Altoona. In 1868 he returned to his plantation, and continued in the business of cotton raising up to within a short time of his death. He died on the plantation in 1894. A. Reeder Ferriday spent his youth at Easton, Pa. His education was begun in the private schools of that city and com- pleted at the Hill School of Pottsville, Pa., and at Lafayette College, Easton. He re- ceived a diploma from the Lafayette College in 1887. After completing his education he engaged in the manufacture of paints at Bethlehem, Pa., in connection with F. G. 562 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Semple & Co., for two years. At the expira- tion of this time he removed to Harrisburg, Pa., and was connected with the Harrisburg Boiler and Manufacturing Company as treas- urer of the company, the duties of which office he faithfully and efficiently performed for one year. In 1891 he engaged in his present business, the manufacturing of paper boxes, etc. By his ability, energy and enter- prise he has developed the business to its present fine proportions and magnitude, and has deserved and won a high place in the esteem of the community as an honorable, skillful and successful business man. He was married at Paterson, N. J., Octo- ber 25, 1893, to Eulalie Quinn, daughter of John and Mary Quinn, of Paterson, N. J. Their union has been blessed with one child, Constance, born July 30, 1894. Mr. Ferriday is a member of the Rho Chapter of Chi Phi. In politics he is a Re- publican. He attends the Episcopal church ; his wife attends the Roman Catholic church. Rexroth, G. William, foreman of the Harrisburg Traction Company, electric de- partment, was born -in Montgomery town- ship, Franklin county, Pa., September 14, 1865. He is a son of Michael and Margaret (Mosser) Rexroth, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Franklin county. His father was a blacksmith by trade, and spent a large part of his life in Franklin county. He died at Harrisburg, in 1893. His wife survives, and resides in Harrisburg. They had born to them a family of nine children, the eldest being G. William; the others who are living are : Catherine, Albert, Ida, Gertrude, Effie, and Ada. G. William's youth was spent in his na- tive town, where he received his education in the public schools. He first began busi- ness as salesman in a general store, in which occupation he continued for nine years. In 1887 he removed to Harrisburg. For two vears he was salesman in the retail shoe business, and in the State Capital laundry. In 1889 he became connected with the East Harrisburg Street Railway Company, and since 1892 has had his present position. He was married, at Chambersburg, Decem- ber 4, 1891, to Miss Minerva Critchley, daugh- ter of Henry and Sarah Critchley. One child has been born to them, named Paul C. Mr. Rexroth is a member of Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, K. of M., of Steelton, and of Robert Tippett Lodge, No. 736, Jr. 0. U. A. M. In political views he is a Demo- crat. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Butler, James, was born in Fairfield, Herkimer county, N. Y., November 25, 1865. The Butler family from which he descends was of Irish nationality. The grandmother Butler was a descendant of the Irish patriot, Daniel O'Connell. His father, Thomas But- ler, was born in Kerry, Ireland, and came to this country when he was eight years old, and for many years was engaged in cheese- making. He was married, in Herkimer count}', to Margaret O'Neil, a native of Cork, Ireland. She died in 1871, but her husband is still living in Little Falls, Herkimer county, N. Y. Three children were born to them who died in infancy, besides William T. and James. James Butler received his primary educa- tion in the public schools of Norway, Herki- mer county, N. Y. He also attended Fair- field Academy and graduated in 1884. He learned the trade of flour miller and followed this business for four years at Little Falls. In 1889 he came to Harrisburg and became manager of the Star Carpet Cleaning Works. In May, 1895, he also opened the Hot Naph- tha Cleaning Works. Mr. Butler is an active business man, of indefatigable energy , and with a perfect knowledge and careful oversight of all the details of his business ; he convinces his patrons of his consideration of their best interests, and wins and holds esteem for his integrity and personal worth. James Butler was married in Jersey City. June 19, 1889, to Carrie E. Kehoe, daughter of William and Martha Kehoe, of Little Falls. They have no children. Mr. Butler was a member of the Fire Department of Little Falls. He is a Democrat, and attends the Roman Catholic church. Hoover, William H, general foreman of the Harrisburg Traction Company, was born in Franklin county, Pa., December 20, 1866. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Tolsen) Hoover. His parents spent their lives in Franklin county, where the father died in 1867, and where the mother still resides. William H. is their only child. The family are Dunkards. William H. received his education in the public schools of Franklin county. He learned the carpenter trade. In 1887 he removed to Harrisburg and be- came connected with the East Harrisburg DAUPHIN COUNTY 563 Railway Company. For the past five years he has been the general foreman of the com- pany.' He is a charter member of Cincinnatus Commandery, No. 96, K. of M.; a charter member of Warrior Eagle Tribe, No. 340, 1. 0. R. M., and of Pocahontas Council, No. 63, I. 0. R. M; a member of Herculean Castle, No. 480, K. of G. E.; of Harmon Commandery, No. 38, C. of G. E., of Robert Tippett Lodge, No. 736, Jr. 0. A. U. M. He belongs to the Harrisburg Fireman's Beneficial Association, and is a member of No. 2 Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Hoover is one of the solid men of the city. He is esteemed as an hon- orable and upright man. He is very popular. Tracy, David E., was born at Consho- hocken, Montgomery county, March 11, 1867. He is a son of James and Margaret (O'Brien) Tracy. James Tracy was born in Pottsville, Pa., but is now a prominent busi- ness man in Conshohockeu, where he has resided for upwards of forty years. He has been burgess of the town and a member of the town council and is a director of the First National Bank. He is very prominent in business circles and connected with many of the enterprises of the city. His mother was born near Dublin, Ireland, and came to America when she was quite young. Mr. and Mrs. James Trac} r had a family of ten children, nine of whom are living, namely: John C, a partner in his father's business in Conshohocken; Henry M., a prominent member of the bar in Conshohocken; Cathe- rine E.; David E.; George E., paying teller of the City Trust Company of Philadelphia ; Matthew A., student at Pennsylvania Uni- versity, Philadelphia; Margaret, Maria J. and Eliza A. David E. Tracy received his primary edu- cation in the parochial schools of his native town. He completed his education at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, receiving his diploma as mechanical engi- neer in 1887. He came at once to Harris- burg and found a position as mechanical engineer with the Harrisburg Ice Machine Company. He served in this position three years. In 1890, in connection with Messrs. Hildrup and Patton, he organized the Har- risburg Pipe Bending Company and also the Harrisburg Tinsmith Company for the manufacturing of all kinds of galvanized ice machinery. Mr. Tracy was married at Harrisburg, September 6, 1894, to Gertrude Hemler, daughter of H. D. and Jane Hemler. In politics he is a Democrat. He attends the Roman Catholic church. Boll, Chas. S., president of the Boll Bros. Manufacturing Company, was born in Balti- more county, Md., on the 6th of October, 1867. He is a son of Ambrose S. and Mary (Cooper) Boll, natives of Baltimore county, both now residing in the city of Baltimore. Their family consisted of twelve children : Micajah, who met death by an accident on the Pennsylvania railroad ; Laura J., wife of Charles Wood, of Baltimore, died in 1890; Annie, died in 1891 ; Fannie R., William A., George E., Clara M., wife of W. H. Shubkagle, of Baltimore, John W., Charles S., E. Frank, and two who died in infancy. Chas. S. Boll was but four years old when his parents removed to Baltimore; a year later they left the city, and again re- sided in the county of Baltimore, until Charles was eleven. They then returned to the city, and he attended its public schools for the next four years. At the age of fifteen, the boy began business as an em- ployee in a mattress factory ; one year and a haff later he was appointed foreman, and at the end of two years more, his ability was recognized by his promotion to the position of manager of the factory. In 1885, when only eighteen, Mr. Boll came to Harrisburg to assume the management of a branch house for the firm by which he was em- ployed, and managed the business success- fully until October 5. 1889. At this time lie purchased the business, and admitted his brother, John W. Boll, as a partner. The beginning was modest, and the new enter-' prise was handicapped by want of space, fa- cilities and capital. But courage and care- ful management, with honesty and sincerity of purpose, soon placed the business on the road to prosperity, notwithstanding many discouragements and the strongest competi- tion. It steadily increased, although seri- ously interrupted, in 1890, by a disastrous fire. One building after another was out- grown, until it became necessary to erect the handsome structure now occupied, at Tenth and Mulberry streets, and the firm now stands at the head of the mattress, ^spring bed and brass and iron bedstead business, with a national reputation. In 1892 Mr. William A. Boll also was admitted to part- nership, and the title of the Harrisburg Woven Mattress Company was adopted by 564 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the firm. In 1893 the business was incor- porated as the Boll Bros. Manufacturing Company, with a capital of $100,000, Chas. S. Boll being president, John W. Boll, treas- urer, and William A. Boll, secretary. Notwithstanding the demand that the de- velopment of this large business has made on Mr. Boll's time and abilities, he has given his influence and encouragement to others. He early recognized the power for good pos- sessed by the Board of Trade, and con- nected himself with that organization. His activity in promoting its influence and in- creasing its membership soon made him a prominent factor, and he was speedily rec- ognized as a public spirited citizen of extra- ordinary zeal and ability. Mr. Boll was elected president of the Board of Trade January 21, 1896. His election is justly re- garded as a becoming tribute for his many services in behalf of the Board in this city, and as a token that his many good qualities are highly appreciated by his fellow-citizens. Mr. Boll is president of the Boll & Shaar Manufacturing Company, Steelton, Pa. ; vice-president of the Barcalo & Boll Manu- facturing Company, Buffalo, N. Y., and vice- president of the Ridley Park Brick Com- pany, Philadelphia, Pa. His politics are Republican. Chas. S. Boll was married, in Harrisburg, Pa., May 12, 1891, to Carrie S., daugh- ter of William and Charlotte M. Wykoff, old and honored residents of this city. Their children are: Charles Wykoff and Robert Ambrose. He and his family are connected with Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Boll is second vice-president of the Fourth General Conference district, Epworth League, which includes four States. He held the presidency of the local society for four years. John W. Boll, treasurer of the company, passed away, August 22, 1896, after an ill- ness of eight months, leaving a widow and two children. Jennings, William, president of the Har- risburg Steam Heat and Power Company, was born in this city, August 18, 1868, and is a son of Col. William W. and Emily Jane (Vanhorn) Jennings. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Harrisburg and at Lehigh University. After completing his education he was employed as a moulder and machinist for one year. In 1889 he was appointed secretary and treasurer of the Har- risburg Steam Heat and Power Company, and in May, 1894, was made president of the same, and has been instrumental in bringing this industry into a prosperous condition. Mr. Jennings was married, October 13, 1892, to J. Belle West, daughter of Rev. Will- iam A. and Jennie West. They have one child, Dorothy. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M. He is a Republican in politics, and with his wife at- tends the Presbyterian church. Jennings, Harry, secretary and treasurer of the Jackson Manufacturing Company, was born in Harrisburg, March 31, 1872. He is a son of the late Col. W. W. and Emma Jane (Vanhorn) Jennings. After receiving his primary education in private schools, he spent four years in the Military College of Chester, graduating from this institution in 1890 with the degree of Civil Engineer. In the fall of 1890 he entered Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and graduated from this in- stitution with the class of 1893. He returned to Harrisburg, and in October, 1893, was elected to his present position, taking charge of the office in January, 1894. He is a member in good standing of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M. In politi- cal views Mr. Jennings is a Republican. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. He is unmarried. Leedy, Daniel, deceased, was born in York county, Pa., in 1819. He removed to Cham- bersburg, Pa., where he learned the trade of wagon maker. He came to Harrisburg in 1840, and was for a time employed by John Dimmick, who was engaged in manufactur- ing the " Woodcock Plough." He subse- quently purchased the business and con- tinued it until 1851 or 1852, at which date he relinquished the enterprise and estab- lished a shoe business on Market street, near the present entrance to the Pennsylvania railroad station, in which he was engaged until the fall of 1861, when he removed to a farm in Franklin county. In 1863 he re- turned to Harrisburg and for a year and a half was engaged in the shoe business at the corner of Fourth and Market streets, after which;he removed his store to the new build- ing he had erected on the corner of Fifth and Market and continued there until he retired from business in 1870. His death occurred in 1886. Mr. Leedy was one of the stock- holders in the first Harrisburg Passenger DAUPHIN COUNTY. 565 Railway Company. He was somewhat active in political matters in connection with the Republican party, having served as a mem- ber of the city council from the Ninth ward. His church membership was formerly with the Locust Street Methodist Episcopal church, but later he joined the Ridge Avenue church and was the chorister for some years. Mr. Leedy was married to Miss Louisa Pey- ton, daughter of Chambers Peyton, of Cham- bersburg, who survives him. They reared three sons and three daughters: William, shoe dealer, deceased ; Margaret, Mrs. J. H. DeHaven, of Harrisburg ; John W. ; Laura, Mrs. A. 0. Irvin, Washington, D. C; Mary L., Mrs. W. L. Calder word , Ph ilaclel phia ; Daniel, Jr., deceased, a private in the United States army, afterwards in the shoe business in Harrisburg. John W. was born November 23, 1844, and received his education in the public schools. He was employed in his father's store until his retirement, in 1870, when he succeeded to the business, which he conducted for eighteen years. In 1888 he gave up the shoe business and embarked in the manufacturing of building and pav- ing brick, in which enterprise he has been successfully engaged since that time, supply- ing the home demand and making large shipments to other towns. Mr. Leedy is not active in politics, but his sentiments are in agreement with the Republican party. He was married in 1866 to Miss Clara May, of Juniata county, who died in 1890. Their children are : Alda, Fannie, Louisa, Frank, and Mary. The family are members of the Ridge Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, in which Mr. Leedy holds the office of presi- dent of the board of trustees. Whiteside, George A., carriage maker, was born in Harrisburg, September 12,1830. Son of John E. and Ruth E. (Allen) White- side. The father was born in that portion of Dauphin county which is now included in Lancaster county, and subsequently set- tled in Harrisburg. The mother was a na- tive of Dauphin county. George A. attended the public schools of the city and when seventeen years old removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, where for two years he was a salesman for his brother in the hardware business. He then returned to Harrisburg and served an apprenticeship at carriage building with William Parkhill. In 1852 he removed to Philadelphia where he worked eight years at his trade, and then went to Wilmington, Del., and was engaged at his occupation un- til the breaking out of the war depressed business and threw him out of empWment, when he went to Mechanicsburg and re- mained until 1868, in which year he returned to Harrisburg and established a business of his own. For twenty -seven years he has been successfully engaged in his line of trade in this city. Mr. Whiteside was married to MaryE Webb, of Philadelphia, to whom have been born four sons : William W., died at Harrisburg, at the age of thirty-one years; George A., resides in California; John Elton, civil engineer and surveyor, of Harrisburg; Harry I., resides in Jersey City. Mr. White- side was married, secondty, to Kate E. Stucker, by whom he had one child, which died in infancj'. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. In politics he is liberal. The family attend the Lutheran church. Bowers, Edwin, carriage and wagon manufacturer, was born in Hummelstown, Dauphin count}', Pa., March 15, 1841, son of Amos and Sarah (Longenecker) Bowers, the former a native of Dauphin county and the latter of Lancaster county. The father was a life-time resident of Dauphin county, and was a carpet weaver and butcher by occu- pation. He died at Hummelstown and his wife died at Harrisburg, March 18, 1892, aged eighty years. They had ten children, five of whom are living: Mary, wife of Cor- nelius Fisher, residing in Muscatine, Iowa ; Harry, residing in York, Pa.; Edwin, Mi- chael, Harrisburg; Addie, matron at Penn- sylvania railroad station. Edwin was reared in Hummelstown and received a limited education in the common schools of that place. He learned the trade of blacksmith, and worked at that occupa- tion in Hummelstown until he was twenty years of age, when he removed to Harris- burg, where he was in the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company about one year. He then entered the employment of the LTnited States Government at Wash- ington, D. C, and in 1865 went West with supply trains, and was engaged in distrib- uting supplies to the various militar}' posts until 1867, during which year he worked at his trade in Iowa. The same year he re- turned to Hummelstown, where, until 1871, he followed his occupation, when he re- turned to Harrisburg, and for the past twenty-four years has been engaged in busi- ness in this city. Mr. Bowers was married 566 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA at Harrisburg, in 1879, to Phebe Dilvey, daughter of Amos and Hannah (Hess) Dil- vey, widow of the late. Miles Dilvey. Their children are : Jessie, Helen, Edna, and two who died in infancy. By her first marriage Mrs. Bowers has one son, Miles. Mr. Bowers is a member of City Lodge, No. 301, I. 0. 0. F. In his politics he is a Prohibitionist. He and his wife are members of the Ridge Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. township. Their children are: Ida J., wife of George Hoak, residing at Painted Post, N. Y., Inez C, Effie J., George A., Eliza J., Edith A., Alfred H., Charles A. and Spencer. Mr. Shaffer is a sound Democrat. He and his family attend the Reformed church. Shaffer, Clinton E., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 12, 1841. His father, Elias Shaffer, was born in Susquehanna township but re- moved to Lower Paxton at an early date in the history of that township. He followed the business of carriage-making in that township for fifty-three years. He is still living at the advanced age of ninety-one, and has been actively engaged in business to within a period of one year. He is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed res- idents of the township. Elizabeth (Shiftier) Shaffer, his faithful wife, and mother of the subject of this sketch, was also born in Sus- quehanna township. She died in 1881. They had a family of seven children, of whom five are still living : Rebecca, wife of Samuel Dasher, residing in Harrisburg; Al- fred and Levi, residing in Napierville, 111.; Eliza, wife of Jacob Bishop, residing in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, and Clinton E. Clinton E. Shaffer spent his boyhood in his native township, where he received a fair education in the public schools. At an early age he became an apprentice to the carriage maker's trade in his father's shop, at which trade he worked in Lower Paxton until 1862. In this year he removed to Harris- burg and engaged in business for himself. He has occupied his present premises for over twenty-three years, where he has built up a large and profitable business. Trained from youth in this business, and devoting his entire business career of thirty-three years to its management, his success is in the natural order of things. He is one of the oldest men in the business in the city, and is universally esteemed as a citizen and a man. He was married at Harrisburg, October 9, 1862, to Wilhelmina, daughter of George and Mary Hocker, both long residents and highly respected citizens of Susquehanna Attick, Oliver, carriage and wagon maker, was born atMechanicsburg, Cumber- land county, Pa., September 6, 1843 ; son of George and Hester (Steese) Attick, the former a native of Cumberland county and still living at the advanced age of eighty- two years, the latter a native of Dauphin county and died in 1891. The father carried on the carriage making business at Mechan- icsburg for some forty years. He had six children, four of whom are living : John, residing in Mechanicsburg ; Sarah J., wife of Edward Boyer, of Harrisburg; Oliver, and Harry, residing in Mechanicsburg. Oliver received his education in the public schools of his native place, and when seventeen years of age came to Harrisburg and became clerk in a store. In 1862 he enlisted in com- pany A, First City Zouaves, of Harrisburg, in which he served nine months. He was then employed oue year as a clerk in Wash- ington, D. C., and in 1864 enlisted in the Seventy-eighth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, in which he served until the close of the war, and was mustered out of the ser- vice at Nashville, Tenn., in October, 1865. He then returned to Harrisburg and for nine years was engaged in carriage smithing. In 1874 he opened a shop for the manufacture of carriages on his own account, which he conducted for two years, and in 1876 ad- mitted Edward Boyer to a partnership, form- ing the firm of Boyer & Attick, which con- ducted the business for eight years. In 1884 Mr. Boyer retired from the firm, since which date Mr. Attick has conducted the business solely in his own interests. He was married in Harrisburg in 1868 to Emma Stouffer, daughter of Henry Stouffer, to whom have been born two daughters: Esther and Carrie, both residing at home. Mr. Attick is a mem- ber of Post No. 58, G. A. R., and has been an active member of the Odd Fellows for twenty-five years, having filled all the offices in his lodge. He is also a member of A. 0. U. W., No. 19, and since 1S68 has been con- nected with Council No. 106, 0. U. A. M. The family attend the Presbyterian church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 567 Dill, Irvin W., carriage manufacturer, was born in Dillsburg, York county, Pa., March 24, 1865, son of Wesley and Louie R. (Naugle) Dill, both natives of York county, the former deceased, the latter residing in Harrisburg. He removed to Harrisburg with his mother in early youth, and received his education in the city schools. He learned the trade of carriage maker, and on January 1, 1892, engaged in business for himself at the east end of the Mulberry street bridge. He was married in Harrisburg, December 31, 1894, to Lillie Frank, of Harrisburg. Mr. Dill is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. In his political views he is a Republican. He attends the Baptist church. Bailey, Hamilton, patentee of the cele- brated Eureka coal wagon, was born in Scotland, June 8, 1833, and is a son of James and Mary (Hamilton) Bailey, who were also natives of Scotland. He received his edu- cation in the public schools of Schuylkill county, Pa., having been brought to Amer- ica -in early boyhood. At Tremont, Schuyl- kill count}', he learned the trade of wheel- wright and blacksmith with Silas Ball of that place. In 1858 he began business for himself in the county where he learned his trade, and his business career, extending over a period of nearly forty years, has been one of satisfactory results. He patented the Eureka coal wagon, and is now devoting his time to its sale together with that of wood and coal in Harrisburg, where he has been living for a number of years. Mr. Bailey is a Republican in politics and takes a deep interest in public affairs, although not an office seeker. He is a member of the Knights Templar. He was married to Catharine, daughter of George and Margaret (Wright) Pinkerton, by whom he has three children: Dr. Milton R, Arthur Hamilton, and Min- nie Elizabeth. Mr. Bailey and family ad- here to the Methodist Episcopal church. Redmond, Andrew, carriage, wagon and harness dealer, was born in the province of Ulster, county Down, Ireland, August 26, 1868. He is a son of Thomas H. and Jane (Redmond) Redmond, both natives of Ulster. The father emigrated to this country in 1880, and for the past fourteen years has been in the employment of the Pennsylva- nia Railroad Company. The mother and remaining members of the family came to America in 1882. The family consists of four living children : Thomas H, Andrew, Joseph and Lizzie J. Andrew was educated in the common schools of his native coun- try. When fourteen years of age he came to the United States andlocated in Harrisburg. In 1882 he learned the trade of baker, and worked at this trade for three years. In 1885 he engaged in this business for him- self. In 1889 he engaged in his present business, and, although tested by fire and water, his efforts have been crowned with success. He has one of the finest and best stocked establishments in the region. His cardinal principles of business are the best goods, directly from the best manufacturers, bought on the best terms and sold to patrons on the lowest honest margin, and he finds these winning principles. He was married at Harrisburg, June 20, 1894, to Anna B. McFadden, daughter of Samuel and Mary McFadden, of Harrisburg. He is a member of Egyptian Cominandery, No. 114, Knights of Malta. In politics Mr. Redmond is a Re- publican. He and his wife attend the Mar- ket Square Presbyterian church. Sankey, James W., wholesale saddler, hardware and harness dealer, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Millheim, Centre county, Pa., April 13, 1833. He is a son of the late John and Catherine (Kryder) Sankey. The Sankey family is of Scotch-Irish ancestry. John Sankey, father of James W., was born in Scotland in 1793, and came to America when he was eight years old. His parents died and he was bound out by one of his uncles as a tanner's apprentice, at Millheim. Ac- cording to the articles of agreement, he was to serve until he was twenty-one. When nearing the end of his apprenticeship, he was offered a paying position with another tanner in the same town. But his employer refused to let him leave his service, and as an inducement to him to remain and com- plete his time, agreed to admit him to part- nership as soon as he became of age. This promise was fulfilled, and became a partner in the business. The partnership continued until the former employer retired from busi- ness on account of advancing age. Mr.San- key carried on the business until his own re- tirement in 1861. He died in 1865, after an active, useful and successful life, aged seventy- five years. He was succeeded in business by his son Cyrus K. The mother of James W. Sankey was born in Centre county, Pa., about two miles from 568 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Millheim. She was a daughter of Jacob Kryder, for many years associate judge of Centre county, and a personal friend of Gen. Andrew Jackson. She died at Millheim in 1854. The parents were married in Centre county. They had twelve children, four of whom are living: Jacob, a retired tanner, living in Philadelphia; John, a retired tanner, in Mifflin, Pa.; Mary Ann, wife of Aaron Wolf, a banker of Iowa and Nebraska, residing at Freeport, 111.; and James W. James W. Sankey spent his boyhood on the home farm and received his education in the public schools of his native town. He learned the trade of tanner with his father, and followed it until 1879, doing business in Light Street, Columbia county, Pa., twenty-seven years, after which he re- tired from business. In 1879 he made a trip of nearly eight thousand miles through the western part of the United States and into Mexico, traveling most of the distance in a wagon, and occupying eleven months in the trip. In 1880 he returned to Harris- burg, the point from which he had started the year before. Here he engaged in busi- ness at 823 Broad street, and has conducted it with energy and success. He ranks among the most substantial and enterprising busi- ness men of the city. His career is an object lesson to young men. From his example they can discern that personal qualities have more to do with success in life than favor- able beginnings and fortunate circumstances. Mr. Sankey was married at Light Street, Pa., November 29, 1857, to Harriet, daugh- ter of John and Martha Melick, of Light Street, They have one child, Emma C, who resides with them. Mr. Sankey is a good straight Republican. He is not an office seeker, but prefers to de- vote his time and attention to his business. He is an active member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, and Knights Templar, of Harrisburg. He and his family are mem- bers of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Walmer, Noah A., was born in East Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 22, 1841, son of John and Mary (Albert) Walmer. George Walmer, grandfather of Noah A., was born in Dauphin county, as were also his parents. He was reared on the farm and was a farmer by occupation. He was twice married and by his first wife had nine children, who have all passed away: Michael, William, John, Kate, wife of Thomas Allen, Jacob, George, Maria, wife of George Daubert, Joseph, and Eliza, first wife of George Daubert. The grandfather died in September, 1S65, aged seventy-five years. By his second wife he had four children : Lydia, wife of M. Welmire, Adam, Cyrus, and Washington, deceased. John Walmer, father of Noah A., was born in Lebanon county, Pa., March 28, 1817. He married Mary Al- bert, born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, March 30, 1815. He was a farmer and followed that occupation until 1866, when he retired and removed to Leba- non, where he died, February 26, 1895, aged seventy-eight years. He was a Republican in politics and served as school director, sup- ervisor and in other offices in Lebanon county. He had thirteen children, twelve of whom are living: Margaret, wife of John Martz ; Noah A.; Mary M., wife of Gordin Bomgardner ; Louisa, wife of Daniel Siegrist; Elmira, wife of Daniel R. Mills; Albert J.; EmmaG; Zachariah Light; John G.; Erwin J.; Ida L., wife of Ed wart Rauch; Clara V., wife of Elmer E. Embach ; Fidelia E., wife of George E. Gilbert; Sara E., wife of Joseph Eustis, died in February, 1887, aged forty- nine years. Mr. Walmer was a consistent member of the United Brethren church. Noah A. attended the public schools of East Hanover township at intervals until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to learn the harness making trade with P. T. Hummel at Hummelstown, with whom he served an apprenticeship of four years. He enlisted for nine months in company D, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and having served his term of enlistment was discharged May 31, 1863. He then returned and worked with his father on the farm for one year, after which he worked at his trade at Hummels- town and Harrisburg until 1864, when he went to Philadelphia and was engaged on Government work until the close of the war. After this he worked at his trade one winter at Hummelstown, and was then in partner- ship with Mr. Stecker for five years, when he bought his partner's interest and engaged in business for himself. After a time he sold out his business and engaged again with Mr. Hummel, with whom he worked for thirteen years. Mr. Walmer was married October 26, 1869, in Grantville, East Hanover township, to Miss Emma E. Sherk, daughter of Henry B. and Mary (Swoop) Sherk. Their chil- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 569 dren are: Howard C, Mary, Edith M. and Harry S., died August 11, 1876, aged five years. Since his marriage Mr. Walmer has been engaged in harness making in Harris- burg. He is a member of Lodge No. 69, 1. 0. 0. F.; Lodge No. 59, K. of P.; Post No. 58, G. A. P., and of the Improved Order of Hep- tasophs. In his political views he is a Re- publican. He is a member of the United Brethern church. Mrs. Walmer was born May 14, 1846, and died April 24, 1895. Her parents were natives of Lebanon county and engaged in farming. They had six children, four of whom are living: Anna, wife of Dr. T. N. Beam, deceased ; Mary, wife of Cyrus Stoner; Harry A.; Lucy, wife of Charles S. Wirt; William C, died in infancy. The parents reside on Allison Hill, in Harris- burg, where they are living a retired life. The grandparents of Mrs. Walmer were natives of Berks county, the grandmother having died young. Her maternal grand- father, Jacob, was a native of Lebanon county and a farmer. His children are: Michael, Henry B., Amos, Thomas and Katie, Mrs. Meyer. Breckenmaker, Abram K., harness maker, was born in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, Pa., September 28, 1852; son of P. Lilik and Susan (Kirwin) Breck- enmaker. The father was born in Elsorce, Wurtemberg, Germany, July 18, 1814, learned the trade of weaver and came to America with his parents when he was eighteen years of age. He has since resided in Cumberland county, working at farming and weaving, and still survives at the age of eighty-two years. The mother was born in Queen Anne county, Md., of Scotch-Irish ancestr}', and died when Abram P. was an infant. They had nine children, of whom Abram is the only one living. The mother is of the well-known family of Kirwins of Maryland. Three brothers were steamboat captains, one of whom is Capt. John Kir- win, bailiff of the Superior Court of Balti- more and a well-known citizen, prominent in Masonic circles. Abram K. was reared and educated in his native township. He learned his trade with William Cleaver, of Carlisle, and at the end of his apprenticeship removed to Baltimore, where he was engaged in steamboating for four years. In 1871 he came to Harrisburg and worked at his trade as a journeyman with Charles Grieb, and after the death of Mr. Grieb took charge of the business for the widow for two years. In 1883 he bought the business, and has conducted it since that time in his own interests. He was married in Harrisburg, May 29, 1873, to Sarah S. Snyder, daughter of Levi and Bridget L. Snyder, of Lancaster. Four children have been born to them, all of whom died in childhood. Mrs. Breckenmaker died Janu- ary 3, 1890. In his political views Mr. Breckenmaker is a Democrat, and has served as member of the council from the Third ward for two years. He is a member of Ful- ton Council, No. 35, 0. U. A. M. Smith, Peter A., harness maker, was born in Northampton county, Pa., September 5, 1863. He is a son of James and Malinda (Flick) Smith. His grandparents were na- tives of Pennsylvania. His grandmother, on his mother's side, is still living, thougli very aged, and resides in Wisconsin. James Smith, father of Peter A. Smith, was a native of Northampton county. He was a farmer. He married Miss Malinda Flick. They had thirteen children, nine of whom are living: Benjamin, Aliester, Alfred J., Mary, wife of George Custabaughta, William H., Peter A., Ellen C, wife of Charles Strawmeyer, Elmer M., and Harry. Their deceased children are: Emma, wife of Benjamin Hockman, also deceased ; Rebecca, wife of William Hockman ; George, and one child who died in infancy. The father died in 1878, aged fifty-two years. He was a member of the Reformed church. The mother still sur- vives, aged seventy -eight; she resides in Philadelphia. Peter A. Smith was brought up on his father's farm. His course in the public school was cut short by the death of his father, which caused the family to remove from the farm. At the age of fifteen he be- gan to learn harness making, serving an ap- prenticeship of two j'ears with his brother at Mauch Chunk, Pa. During the succeeding twelve years he worked at his trade as jour- neyman for various employers. In 1885 he came to Harrisburg, and for about four years was in the employ of Samuel Hummel. He was married, September 12, 1889, to Miss Laura, daughter of Jacob and Kate C. Klauser. Of their four children, three are living: Helen, Jacob, and Mary. Herman died September 5, 1891, aged sixteen months. In 1890 Mr. Smith began work for Noali Walmer, harness maker, and was employed 570 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA by him for two years. He worked for one year for the Harrisburg Harness and Saddle Company. After this he worked at his trade for two years with Mr. Keller at Me- chanicsburg, Pa., beginning in 1893. He then returned to Harrisburg and established a business of his own. He has built up a large trade in the harness business at the corner of Fifth and Walnut streets. Mr. Smith is a Republican. He is a member of the United Brethren church on Boas street. Jacob Klauser, father of Mrs. Smith, was born in Perry county, Pa. He was a black- smith, but after being for some years in this occupation he became a farmer; the latter is still his calling. He married Miss Kate C. Garland, a native of Perry county, by whom he had ten children : Frances, wife of Levi Swartz ; John ; Jennie, wife of David Rice, deceased ; Laura, wife of Peter A. Smith ; Alice, wife of Levi Swartz ; Harvey ; Daisy, wifeof John Mull; Annie, wife of Sim. Smith; Minnie, and one child, who died in infancy. Buehler, Jacob, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 20, 1825, son of Martin and Ann M. (Schaubhat) Buehler, both na- tives of German} 7 . The father was born in Eichen, parish of Schopfheim, Baden Ober- land, May 19, 1780. He was a weaver by trade and resided in German}' until 1817. He was married January 10, 1804, to Ann M. Schaubhat, born May 18, 1783. The paternal grandparents were John Jacob Buehler, a citizen of Schlectbach, and was burgomeister of Reitbach, and Maria, born in Bluem. The maternal grandparents were John Schaubhat, born July 9, 1752, a weaver, citizen of Eichen, and Barbara, died December 30, 1801. The descendants of the mother, Anna Maria Schaubhat, were Maria Barbara, born August 19, 1781; mar- ried July 27, 1806, to John George Ratz, born July 18. 1772, a mason ; came to Amer- ica in 1817 with three children, and a step- sister, named Anna Schaubhat, who was born November 1, 1804. John Schaubhat married, secondly, Magdalen Rotzler, widow of John George Heckendorn,born in Eichen, December 27, 1763, died January 28, 1827. The parents had born to them eleven chil- dren : John, born January 22, 1805, died May 14, 1811; Martin, born April 20, 1806; Anna Maria, born October 18, 1807; Anna Barbara, born July 24, 1810; Catherina, born April 9, 1813, widow of the late Gotlieb Laupenschlagel, of Wayne county, Ohio ; John George, born April 23, 1815; John, born at sea, 1819 ; Nancy, died in 1842 ; Mary, died in 1845, and two other children who died in infancy. Jacob Buehler was reared in Lancaster county and received his education in the public and private schools, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits in that county until 1859, when he came to Harrisburg, where he has been in business continuously since that date. He was married in Lancaster, Pa., March 12, 1851, to Anna C. Locher, daughter of Jacob H. and Mary E. Locher, a native of Boonsborough, Washington county, Md., and of German ancestry. There have been born to them three chil- dren : Mary G., wife of H. L. Hershey, recor- der of Dauphin county ; Martin H., and William E., residing in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Buehler died September, 24, 1893. In his political views Mr. Buehler is a Republican. He attends Ziou Lutheran church. Urich, Samuel, shoemaker, was born at Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., May 25, 1833, son of Solomon and Margaret (Fisher) Urich. The father was born in Dauphin county, November 21, 1805, and was a shoe- maker by trade. He was also engaged in the huckstering business, and was also for a few years proprietor of the Linglestown Hotel, having also previously been in the general mercantile business at the same place. He married Miss Margaret Fisher, a native of the same county, to whom were born ten children, five of whom are living: George, Joseph, Samuel, Solomon, and Mar- garet, wife of Jacob Nichols. Their deceased children: Henry, John and Isaac, both killed in the army, and Thomas, who died in infancy. In his political views the father was a Republican. The family were mem- bers of the United Brethren church. He died at the age of sixty years in 1865. Both he and his wife died at their native place, Linglestown. Samuel Urich attended the public schools, first at Linglestown and after- wards at Harrisburg, until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to learn the trade of shoemaker, at which he served an ap- prenticeship of five years with Peter Saunders at Harrisburg. He worked at his trade as a journeymen for about six months, when he entered the employment of John Edwards, with whom he worked at intervals for about nine years. He then worked for Gen. Knipe DAUPHIN COUNTY. 571 two years, after which he was employed for the same length of time by Meyers & Jauss. He was married at Harrisburg, September 20, 1853, to Miss Catherine Longnecker, daughter of John and Christian (Hummel) Longnecker. Mr. Urich worked for Samuel Barnhard for one year and then engaged in business for himself at No. 1329 James street, where he continued until 1893, when he re- moved to No. 1815 North Third street and established a large trade. He was also en- gaged in the huckstering business a short time. Mr. Urich has been a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. F., for forty years. In his political views he is a Republican. Mrs. Urich was born February 18, 1835. Her father was a native of Dau- phin county and married Miss Christiana Hummel, a native of the same county. They reared seven children, five of whom are liv- ing: Eliza, William, Mary, Margaret, and Sarah. of Lodge No. 59, K. of P., and is also con- nected with Post No. 58, G. A. P. In his political sentiments he stands with the Re- publican party. His church membership is in the Fourth Street Lutheran church. Frank, Charles, boot and shoe dealer, was born in Philadelphia February 1, 1839; son of Jacob and Mary (List) Frank. When he was six years old he removed with his parents to Columbia, Lancaster county, where he attended the public schools until he was sixteen years of age. In 1855 he came to Harrisburg and entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, first serving an apprenticeship as a wood coaker and remaining with the company seven years. In 1862 he enlisted in company B, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Pennsyl- vania volunteers, and served ten months and then reenlisted for three months, serving in Tennessee on detail with the construction corps in the position of assistant foreman of a construction gang. During his term of enlistment he participated in many import- ant engagements, among which were the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellors- ville. After his discharge from the army he returned to the employment of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company, where he remained until 1869, when he embarked in the boot and shoe business at the present location, where he has been engaged in a very suc- cessful trade for over twenty-seven years. In 1876 he also became a member of the firm of Forney Bros. & Co. and continued his con- nection one year. Mr. Frank is one of the organizers and a stockholder of the Chestnut street market house. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity, is a charter member Meily, George W., dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Mechanicsburg, Cumber- land count}', Pa., January 16, 1846, son of Samuel and Catherine (Boyer) Meily. The father is a native of Lebanon county ; the mother is a daughter of General Boyer, near Rockville, Dauphin county. The father was in the grocery business, at Cham- bersburg and Mechanicsburg, and in 1853 came to Harrisburg, where he was engaged in the same line of trade, from 1854 to 1859, at which date he retired, and died in 1894, at the age of eighty-one years. He was originally a member of the First Lutheran church, but was later prominent and active in the organization of the church on the corner of Capitol and Herr streets. His wife and two children, John H, of Harris- burg, a plumber, and George W., survive him. George W. received his education in the public schools, and early entered upon his career as clerk in the grocery business, in which he was engaged from 1855 to 1861. At this date he united with Jeremiah Hor- ner and formed the firm of Horner & Meily, which conducted the auctioneer buisness for two years. In 1864 Mr. Meily entered upon the shoe business, at Nos. 214-216 Market street, where he has since enjoyed a success- ful and constantly enlarging trade. On March 15, of the current year, he occupied the spacious store, No. 312 Market street, where he does an immense wholesale busi- ness, the sales extending to all parts of the State. Mr. Meily is a stockholder in the East Harrisburg Railwaj r Company. In po- litical views he is a Republican. He was .married, in 1867, to Emma, daughter of Joseph Pinkerton, of Tremont, Schuylkill county, Pa., who died in August, 1889. They had three children : Albert E., Charles Wesley and George Pinkerton. Mr. Meily is a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church, in which he formerly held a place in the board of stewards, and is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association. Gross, Joshua W., dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Harrisburg August 11, 1847 ; son of D. W. and Elizabeth (Kunkel) Gross. He was educated in the public schools 572 Bl GRA PHICAL ENCYCL OP EDI A and in Seiler's Academy. He then entered the drug store of his father, where he re- mained fourteen years. He was next em- ployed for about five years as bookkeeper at the Lochiel rolling mill and the Steelton steel works. In 1886 he embarked in the boot and shoe business at the present loca- tion, No. 207 Market street, where he has since continued. Mr. Gross is active in poli- tics in connection with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, blue lodge, chapter, consistory and com- mandery, and also a member of the Royal Arcanum. Mr. Gross was married, in 1S80, to Miss Almeda, daughter of M. M. Grove, of Harrisburg. They have no children. He is a member of the First Reformed church. Stern, Emanuel, dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Philadelphia, Pa.,' April 23, 1853 ; son of Simon and Caroline Stern. He was reared in his native city and edu- cated in the public schools and the Business College, and then engaged in mercantile busi- ness in Philadelphia. In 1870 he came to Harrisburg, where he was in charge of the branch store of Simon Stern & Son until April, 1875, when he established a shoe busi- ness for himself at No. 329 Market street and continued there until April 1, 1883, and then moved to 333 Market street, formerly occupied by the State Bank, and finally, in April 1, 1894, established himself in the retail trade in his present location in the Patriot building. Mr. Stern is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Chapter of Phila- delphia, of the Royal Arcanum and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Har- risburg. In political views he is a Republi- can. Mr. Stern was married, February 23, 1886, to Miss Belle 0. Ettinger, of Baltimore, Md. Their children are Moses S., Walter L., and Edgar S. He is a member of Ohev Sholem church, of Harrisburg, of which he is also the principal and the secretary. Forney, Clayton C, eldest surviving member of the firm of Forney Bros., whole- sale dealers in boots and shoes and rubbers, was born in Harrisburg, May 29, 1864. He is a son of the late John and Caroline (Crum) Forney. His father was born in Lingles- town, Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., Jul}' 29, 1839. He was a son of Henry Forney, who was a native of Dauphin county, but of German ancestry. He was educated in Linglestown and taught school until he was twenty-one years old. He then removed to Harrisburg and engaged in the retail shoe business until 1865, when he en- gaged in the wholesale boot and shoe busi- ness until his death, August 5, 1894. His wife, mother of our subject, still survives him, and resides in Harrisburg. Their chil- dren are : Clayton C, C. Harvey, a member of the firm and subsequently referred to in this sketch ; Minnie M. and Laura A. The father served in the select council. He was an earnest worker in church mat- ters and an elder in the Fourth Street Church of God and superintendent of the Sabbath-school. Clayton C. received his edu- cation in the public schools and Business College. He began business as a traveling salesman of Forney Bros. & Co. For the past eight years he has been a member of the firm, which since the death of his father con- sists of himself and his brother C. Harvey Forney. He was married, October 28, 1886, to Miss Lydia J. Lyme, daughter of John C. and Mary J. Lyme, of Harrisburg. Three children have been born to them, namely : Carrie May, John Wilson and Charles Ed- ward. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; of Pilgrim Com- maudery, No. 11 ; Harrisburg Consistory ; and of Star of America Commandery, No. 113, K. of M. In political views he is Republican. He attends the Church of God. Forney, Christian Harvey, junior mem- ber of the firm of Forne}' Bros., was born in Harrisburg, May 1, 1870. He was educated in the public and high schools of the city. He began business with Forney Bros, as a traveling salesman. For the past three years, in connection with his brother, Clay- ton C, he has conducted the present busi- ness. He was married in Harrisburg, July 14, 1892, to Ida Keim, daughter of Samuel and Lydia Keim, of Harrisburg. and to them has been born one child, named Edgar Wil- son. In politics he is a Republican. He attends the Church of God. Forney, John Wilson, who was a mem- ber of the firm of Forney & Stewart, promi- nent retail shoe dealers in this city, died April 26, 1890, at the age of twenty-eight years, leaving a widow and one daughter."R^±l DAUPHIN COUNTY. 573 Fleming, Samuel W., bookseller and sta- tioner, was born in Harrisbnrg, Pa., Decem- ber 11, 1849, son of Robert J. and Sarah Ann (Poor) Fleming. The father was born in Washington county, Pa., and came to Harrisburg when a child. He was reared in Dauphin county, and received his educa- tion in the public schools. He learned the trade of coachmaking, and subsequently es- tablished himself in the business. Samuel VV. attended the city schools and completed his education at Lafayette College, where he took a special scientific course, and prepared himself for professional work as a civil engi- neer, but did not follow the occupation. In 1875 he embarked in the stationery business in which he has continued since that time. In his political views Mr. Fleming is a Re- publican, and has been prominent in public business. He has been a member of the common council and has served as president of that body, and also has served an unex- pired term in the office of mayor of the city. He is one of the board of managers of the Harrisburg cemetery. Mr. Fleming was married, in 1875, to Miss Mary Sauser, daughter of B. F. Sauser, of Philadelphia, by whom he has three children : Mary, Margaret, and Samuel W., Jr. Mr. Fleming is a member of Market Square Presbyterian church, and of its trustees. Scheffer, Thomas Jefferson, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., September 1, 1850. He is a son of Theodore F. and Louisa (Geety) Scheffer. His father was a native of Ger- many, and came to Dauphin county when a young man. He learned printing with Gustavus Peters, and afterwards became a member of the firm of Scheffer & Lutz, gen- eral printers. Later he was partner in the firm of Scheffer & Beck. He made his own inks and electrotypes, and was the first man in America to print in colors. He printed toy books, such as "Cock Robin," " Mother Hubbard," etc. He also established a book and news store at 21 South Second street. He died in 1883, aged seventy. He was early enrolled in the State militia. He was prominent in the Masonic fraternity and the I. 0. 0. F. In politics he was independ- ent, and would never accept an office. He and his wife belonged to the Lutheran church. Mrs. Theodore F. Scheffer was a native of Lancaster county. She died in September, 1886. She was one of the found- ers of the Children's Industrial Home. They had nine children : Theodore K., mail clerk ; B. Frank, deceased ; George W., printer ; Martin L., painter; Louis K., printer ; Em- ily D., widow of Capt. George A. Brookes! Thomas Jefferson, and Maria, all residents of Harrisburg. Thomas J. Scheffer was educated in the public schools. He learned printing of his father, but his health not permitting him to follow it, he took up bookkeeping. From 1875 to 1883 he acted as manager of the Daily Patriot, and helped materially to in- crease its circulation. After the death of of his father, he took charge of his business and has since successfully conducted it. He is active in the Democratic party. He has served two terms in the city council ; was chairman of the railway committee, and was on the highway, finance and sanitary committees of the council. In July, 1895, he was elected to the school board from the Third ward. He is a member of Grace Methodist church. McKillips, Alexander, dealer in machin- ery and printers' supplies, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in' Tuscarora township, Juniata county, Pa., February 6, 1851, a son of Will- iam and Martha (McCabe) McKillips. The McKillips family is of Scotch-Irish ancestry, the grandfather of Alexander McKillips having been born in the south of Ireland. William McKillips was born in Juniata county, and his wife, Martha McCabe, in the southern part of Ireland. Three of their- six children are living: Jane, wife of Daniel Keneppe, of Juniata county ; David, of Car- lisle, Pa., and Alexander. Alexander McKillips attended the public schools of his native township, and there also learned cabinet making, to which he subsequent!}' added organ building. He removed to Lancaster in 1872, and resided there until 1884, engaged in these two occu- pations ; he also conducted a supply busi- ness on his own account. During the four years following he was employed as foreman in planing mills in the counties of Clearfield and Juniata. In 1888 Mr. McKillip re- moved to Harrisburg, and has ever since been actively and successfully engaged in business here. He is an active member of A T eteran Castle, No. 495, K. of G. E., Harris- burg; his son James is a member of Hercu- lean Castle, No. 480, same fraternity. Mr. McKillips is a Democrat. He was married in Port Royal, Juniata county, Pa., January 574 BIO GRA PEIGA L ENCYCL 0PED1A 1, 1874, to Clarissa A., daughter of the late James and Mary Shoaff, of Port Royal. Of their three sons only one is living, James H. James H. McKillips, only surviving child of Alexander McKillips, was born in Lan- caster, Pa., and received most of his educa- tion in the public schools of Port Royal and Harrisburg, Pa. At present he is serving an apprenticeship to the trade of wood working with his father. He is also a dealer in all kinds of rubber stamps, seals, etc. The family attend Bethlehem Lutheran church. Hutter, Frank L., bookbinder, Harris- burg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg. His father, Frank L. Hutter, also a bookbinder, was born in Allentown, Pa., in 1829, and died in 1879. He married Miss Forney, of Harrisburg, born in 1831, died in 1871. Their children are : W. H., Frank L., John R. Frank L. Hutter, Jr., was educated in the Harrisburg schools, being graduated from the high school in 1870, and from Seder's Academy in 1871. He learned bookbinding with his father, and at his father's death, succeeded him as proprietor of the establishment. In 1876 Mr. Hutter enlisted in company D, Eighth regiment, National Guards of Pennsylvania (City Grays), and re-enlisted in 1881. He was ap- pointed inspector of rifle practice in the Eighth regiment, National Guards of Penn- sylvania, Frank J. Magee, colonel, in 1887 ; afterwards he was re-appointed and served until 1895, when he was promoted to major and ordnance officer, Third brigade, Na- tional Guards of Pennsylvania, Gen. J. P. S. Gobin, commander. Mr. Hutter is still serving under his last appointment. Mr. Hutter was married in Harrisburg to Miss Marion Fisher, born in Harrisburg. Their children are named Rachel and Charlotte. Mrs. Hutter's father was born in Lancaster county and died in 1866 ; her mother, Mrs. Kate (Poist) Fisher, is a native of Cumber- land county. Mr. Hutter is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine, Lu Lu Temple. His politics are Re- publican. His family are Lutherans. Stanford, Vincent W., of the firm of Roberts, Meek & Co., was born in Frank- lin, Venango county, Pa., December 17, 1862. He is a son of Rev. Wesley M. and Rosa (Weimer) Stanford. His father, bishop of the United Evangelical church, was born in Venango county about fifteen miles from Franklin, March 15, 1846. Vincent's edu- cation was somewhat interrupted by the con- stant moving about of his parents, yet in all his classes he stood in the front rank until he finally graduated in the high school of Harrisburg, Pa., in the spring of 1891, and immediately secured a position with the firm of Roberts & Meek, wholesale stationers in the same city, and three years thereafter be- came one of the firm. He was also joined in marriage with Miss May Wiest, on March 13, 1895. Miss Wiest is a daughter of Rev. S. L. Wiest, who was elected as publisher in the United Evangelical church, by the Gen- eral Conference of 1894, and given full charge of all their publishing interests, lo- cated in Harrisburg. Miss Wiest in addition to a common school education also attended D. L. Moody's training school for young ladies, at Northfield, Mass., for several terms before her marriage. In politics Mr. Stan- ford is a Republican, and attends the Evan- gelical church, of which he is a trustee. Meck, Charles S., of the firm of Roberts and Meck, wholesale stationers, was born in New Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa., Febru- ary 16, 1865, son of Joseph H. and Cath- erine (Sheaff'er) Meck, both natives of Perry county, and residents of Harrisburg since 1865. His father is employed in the State printing office. He served in the army dur- ing the late war. His children are: Charles S., Warren Z., Zelda M. and Frank L. Charles S., when an infant of nine months, was brought by his parents to Harrisburg. He received his education in the public and high schools, and in the business college of this city. When he had finished the course of studies in the public schools, he entered the office of Boyd & Co., coal dealers, be- ginning as office boy and advancing from one position to another, finally reaching the position of assistant bookkeeper. He con- tinued in the employment of this firm for eighteen years, during which time he com- pleted his education by night study and at- tendance at the Commercial College. After leaving Boyd & Co., he formed the firm of Charles S. Meck & Co., and started in the wholesale stationery business, continuing from July 1, 1890, to April 1, 1891, when the firm "of Roberts & Meck was formed, which does an extensive business, reaching out over the greater part of the State, and extending into the adjoining States. Mr. \%f. rf^c DA UPHIN CO UNTY . 577 Meek was married, in Harrisburg, March 8, 1894, to Miss Flora A. Staffer, daughter of Daniel H. and Sarah (Anderson) Staffer, na- tives of York county ; the former died Octo- ber 29, 1895, while the latter survives, and lives in Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Meek have one son, Robert S. In his political views he is a Republican. He attends the Fourth Street Church of God. Bergstresser, William J., painter, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., February 5, 1836. He is a son of William W. and Mary Ann (Watson) Bergstresser. John Bergstresser, grandfather of William J., was a millwright and lived and died in Lykens, Pa. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. His children were : Samuel, of Mt. Carmel, Pa.; Asa; William W.; Mary, Mrs. Shipman, of Northumberland county, Pa.; Hannah, Mrs. Rumberger, of Lykens, and Mrs. Sprout of Lykens. William W. Bergstresser, father of William J., was born in Lykens, Pa., in 1800. He also was a millwright. In 1831 he married Mary Ann, daughter of Jackson Watson. They reared three children to maturity : Alexander Watson, William J. and Isabella A., Mrs. Martin Keeny, of Har- risburg. He settled in Harrisburg in 1831. He purchased Carver's mill and conducted it for several years. He was an active mem- ber of the Presbyterian church, and in pol- itics a Whig. He died in Harrisburg in 1844 ; his wife died in 1842. William J. Bergstresser was educated in Harrisburg. He learned painting with his uncle, Alexander Watson, and became after- wards his foreman. About 1862 he began contractingon his own account. |Heisthe old- est contractor in the city. He is a Democrat and represented the Second ward on the school board for nine years, and was also chairman of the building committee. He belongs to the A. 0. U. W. He was married December 25, 1857, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Abram Edwards, of Harrisburg. They have six children : Mary, Mrs. Charles Foster, of Harrisburg ; Charles 0., of Har- risburg ; Sue W., Mrs. J. Clyde Milton, Danbury, Conn.; Carrie, Mrs. W. J. Poole, of Harrisburg; William E., of Harrisburg, and Bertha B. maker by trade. George was reared in Berks county and learned the trade of painter at Reading, Pa. He came to Harris- burg in 1858 and worked as a journeyman for John Cruikshank from 1860 to 1866, when he and Jacob P. Barringer formed a partnership under the firm name of Barringer & Bannan, and were engaged in contracting until 1888. After t wen ty-two years of active business, the firm dissolved, having done good work on the Capitol, and other import- ant structures, and holding a place among the leading contractors of the city. Mr. Ban- nan is a Democrat in politics, and has been the candidate of his party for important offices. He was married, in 1860, to Sarah J. Kunkle, daughter of George Kunkle, of Cumberland county, who died in 1895. Their children are : John, plumber, Harris- burg; Samuel T., painter, Harrisburg; George C, painter, Harrisburg ; William E., bricklayer, Harrisburg ; Walter K., painter, Harrisburg; and Sally J., at home. Mr. Bannan is a member of the Fourth Street Lutheran church and is active in church work. Bannan, George, painter, was born in Berks county, Pa., November 5, 1837 ; son of John and Elizabeth (Hart) Bannan, na- tives of that county. The father was a shoe- 39 Barringer, Jacob P., was born in Harris- burg, Pa., January 10, 1839. He is a son of Michael J. and Mary (Parson) Barringer. The Barringer family were natives of Alsace, France, and were Huguenots. The first of the family to come to America was Michael Barringer, great-grandfather of Jacob P., who settled in Lancaster county, where his son Jacob was born. Jacob Barringer, son of Michael, of France, came to Dauphin county in 1810 or 1811 and located in Susquehanna township. The present site of the Harrisburg cemetery was a part of his farm. He was a prominent farmer and a leading member of the First Reformed church of Harrisburg ; he aided in building its first house of worship. He was a Whig. He died about 1830. His wife was a Miss Palmer, of Franklin county, Pa. They had three children : Michael J.; Jacob, a printer, who enlisted in the United States service, was commissioned sergeant, served in the war of the Rebellion with the rank of captain, was wounded at Williamsburg, and died leaving no issue ; Aaron, died at Har- risburg October, 1894, was a house painter by trade and for many years a baggage- master at the Pennsylvania railroad station. Michael J. Barringer, son of Jacob of Lan- caster county, grandson of Michael of France, 578 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and father of Jacob P., was born in what was then Susquehanna township but is now the Eighth ward of Harrisburg, February 9, 1816. He learned house and sign painting and was distinguished in that line of work. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He died in 1856. His wife, still living, is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Parson, whose family (Clark) emigrated from England. They had five children : William Clark, printer, who resides in New Jersey ; Michael J., printer, enlisted in the Eighteenth United States in- fantry, served through the war of the Rebel- lion, was wounded at Pittsburgh Landing, and died in 1882 ; Charles H, of Americus, Ga., painter, employed as sign writer by a southern railroad company ; Emma R., Mrs. Charles C. Schriver, of Harrisburg. Jacob P. Barringer was educated in the Harrisburg schools. He was several years in the drug business, after which he took up the family calling of painting. In 1861 he enlisted for the three months' service in com- pany I, Second Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1862 he re-enlisted in the "Anderson cav- alry," vide the Fifteenth Pennsylvania cav- alry, and was discharged in the latter part of 1864, on account of disability. He then became connected with the quartermaster's department and was stationed at Alexandria, Va., where he remained until the close of the war, and then returned to Harrisburg. In 1867 he formed a partnership with George Bannan in the house and sign painting busi- ness, which they conducted until 1890 ; he then retired from business on account of failing health. Mr. Barringer is a Democrat. He served two terms in the common council from the Fifth ward and was secretary of the highway committee. He is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, F. & A. M., of Perseverance Chapter, Harrisburg Council, and Pilgrim Comman- dery, K. T.; and was a charter member of Bayard Lodge. No. 150, K. of P. He was married in 1853 to Miss Emily J., daughter of William Snyder, of Harrisburg. They have no children. He is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church and holds the office of treasurer and rector's warden. of that county and in the Cumberland Valley Institute and White Hall Academy. He learned the trade of painter and came to Harrisburg in 1859, where he worked at his trade two years and then enlistled in 1861 in company I, Fifteenth regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, as bugler, and served until the close of the war. He was attached to the Army of the Cumberland and followed that body of troops in all its marches and engagements under its illustrious leaders, Rosecrans, Thomas and Sherman, and went with the last named general on his march to the sea, having received two wounds dur- ing his service. After his discharge he re- sumed his trade of painting and followed it four years and was then engaged as clerk with John Whitman. He subsequently be- came a member of the firm and finally pur- chased the entire business, which he has since conducted alone. Mr. Miller is a stock- holder in the Harrisburg Trust Company, First National Bank and the Harrisburg Electric Light Company. He is prominently identified with the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. In his political views he is a Republican and has served on the board of control by appointment one unexpired term and one term by election from the Ninth ward. Mr. Miller was married, in 1869, to Miss Margaret E. Shreiver, daughter of Charles Shreiver, of Cumberland county. He is a member of the Fourth Street Zion Lutheran church. Miller, Abraham C, was born in Cum- berland county, Pa., December 14, 1842 ; son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Shepp) Miller, natives of Cumberland county. The father was a farmer by occupation. Abraham C. was reared and educated in the public schools Baker, Matthias G., painter, was born in York county, Pa., October 5, 1845. He is a son of Daniel and Mar}^ (Greenawalt) Baker, natives of York county. His father was employed for many years as gatekeeper on the York and Harrisburg turnpike. Mat- thias G. went, at twelve years of age, to Cumberland county, where he was reared and educated. In 1862 he enlisted as a pri- vate in company F, One Hundred and Thirtieth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and served nine months. He re-en- listed, in 1863, in the one hundred days' ser- vice, in company E, One Hundred and Ninety-fourth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers. He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After the war closed, he learned painting, in Cumberland county. In 1867 Mr. Baker came to Harrisburg, and was employed by John Cruikshank, for ten vears. For DAUPHIN COUNTY. 579 two years he was a partner with John W. Hoerner. Since that time he has been en- gaged for himself, in contracting, and is one of the leading workmen of the city. Mr. Baker was a charter member of the Harrisburg Board of Trade, and one of the original stockholders of the People's Bridge Company. He is a Republican ; has served in the common council from the Fifth ward, and was on the highway committee. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, from the blue lodge to the consistory ; of Dau- phin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. F.; of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and of Post No. 58, G. A. B. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Emma E., daughter of George Eeed, of Hogues- town, Pa. His children are: Howard W., Emma G. and Eobert E. Mr. Baker and family are members of Westminster Presby- terian church, in which lie holds the office of trustee. Fisher, Emory A., was born in York county, Pa., October 8, 1849. He is a son of Henry and Eliza (Trout) Fisher, natives of York county. His father was left an orphan at ten years of age. He learned carpentry, came to Harrisburg in 1870, and worked on the construction gang of the Pennsylvania Eailroad Company up to October 9, 1877, when he met with an accident at No. 11 bridge, Tyrone, which caused his death De- cember 13, 1877. His wife died in 1873. They had twelve children, three of whom grew to maturity, and two are now living: James B., of Harrisburg, and Emory A. Emory A. Fisher received a very meager education in the public schools of Cumber- land county. In 1864 he hired as a repair hand on the Northern Central railroad. In 1866 he hired to B. F. Lee & Co. to learn milling, but owing to the dissolution of the firm in 1867 he became apprentice to L. Crull, of New Cumberland, to the painter's trade, and remained with him until 1870. He then came to Harrisburg, and was in the employment of J. E. Stoey up to 1872. He then engaged in business for himself. The first contract he had was to paint house No. 716 North Third street. He has since been one of the leading contractors of the city, employing from ten to thirty men. In 1891 he added to his business a complete stock of wall paper. He is a Democrat, with Prohibi- tion proclivities. He has served two unex- pired terms on the school board. He was married in 1875 to Miss Susan, daughter of Lewis B. Eaber, of Harrisburg. Their chil- dren are: Lewis B., Emory A., Jr., and Lile E. Mr. Fisher is a prominent member of the Otterbein United Brethren church, and was the leading organizer of that church society in 1878. He was formerly a member of the Boas Street church, but withdrew from that church and had man} 7 followers. He was the leader of the ;< origiual forty." He selected the site of the present edifice, sub- scribed the first money toward building it, and was active in raising the remainder. He was for fourteen years leader of the music in the church and Sunday-school. He was converted on Christmas eve, December 25, 1866, in Mount Olivet United Brethren church, York county, and joined the church, and from that time has held office in the United Brethren church, having been super- intendent of Sabbath-school for twent} 7 years as primary superintendent, at this time su- perintendent of the adult department in Ot- terbein Sunday-school. He is one of the organizers, and the first president of the Master Painters' and Decorators' Association of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the national convention held in Buffalo, Feb- ruary 12, 1896. Mr. Fisher is strictly a self-made man. He started a business in 1872 on a capital of seven dollars borrowed from his mother. He owes his success in life to his own efforts. Bell, Thornton A., painter, was born in Duucannon, Perry county, Pa., May 8, 1850 ; son of Thomas G. and Elizabeth (Camp) Bell, natives of that county. The father was a painter and came to Dauphin county in 1853, located in Harrisburg and followed his occupation until 1865. In 1861 he enlisted for three years in the First Pennsylvania re- serves as private and was appointed fife major and served three years. Thornton A. came to Harrisburg with his parents when he was two years of age, and subsequently removed to Carlisle, where he was reared and educated in the public schools. He learned the painter's trade with his father, and returned to Harrisburg in 1S73, where he has since followed his occupation. He is one of the principal contracting painters in the city and has been employed 'on the State work and other important contracts. In his political views Mr. Bell is in agreement with the Eepublican party. In 1880 he enlisted in company D, Eighth regiment, City Grays 580 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and was made bugler for the company, and for two years previous to his enlistment he had served in the drum corp of the City Grays. He was transferred to General Gobin's staff, Third brigade, and was appointed chief musician of the brigade. In February 14, 1870, he enlisted in the Governor's Troop, National Guard, served five years and was honorably discharged. Mr. Bell is a mem- ber of the State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F. He was married, in 1878, to Miss Flora B. Eichelberger, of Cumberland county. Their children are: Thomas J., Frank Hun- ter, Edward Thornton, Henry Andrew, Charles Edwin, Wesley Harrison, Clara Jane, and Mary Bell. Mr. Bell is a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church and is chairman of the entertainment committee of the Men's Bible class. Elder, Matthew B., plumber, was born in Swatara township, December 19, 1848 ; son of Joshua and Nancy (Brown) Elder. The father was born in Indiana county, Pa., and the mother was the daughter of Thomas Brown, of Hanover township. When a young man the father came to Dauphin county, where he married and engaged in farming in Swatara township. He was an elder in the Paxtang Presbyterian church. Both he and his wife died in Swatara town- ship. Their children are: Joshua, farmer, of Swatara township; John, of Swatara township ; David, Harrisburg ; Elizabeth M., Mrs. W. K. Cowden, of Philadelphia; Mar- garet B., Mrs. J. Q. A. Rutherford, of Swa- tara township ; Eleanor S., Mrs. F. W. Rutherford, Swatara township; Matthew B. and Matilda, unmarried. Matthew B. was reared in Swatara town- ship and received his education in Seder's Academy. After leaving school he learned the trade of plumber, at which he worked as a journeyman some years. In 1879 he engaged in business for himself, and became one of the prominent men in the trade. Mr. Elder is a member of the Republican party. He was married January 6, 1889, to Miss Frances, daughter of John A. Rutherford, of Swatara township. They have two chil- dren, John R. and Joseph. Mr. Elder is a member of the Paxtang Lutheran church and is an elder in the same. Poole, Washington I., plumber, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1851. He is a son of William E. and Marion (Gray) Poole. William E. Poole was a native of England and for many years was a commission mer- chant of Philadelphia, where he now resides. His wife was a native of Baltimore, Md. Washington I. Poole moved to Delaware county, Pa., when he was eleven years old. Pie was educated in the schools of Philadel- phia. He learned plumbing in Camden, N. J., serving an apprenticeship of five years, after which he worked as a journeyman plumber. He came to Harrisburg in 1873 and in 1874 established his present business on Chestnut street. He is considered the leading and most practical plumber in the city, being equally intelligent and skillful in the theoretical and mechanical branches of the business. Recognizing the sanitary im- portance of his work, he spares no labor or pains to free the homes of his fellow-citizens entrusted to his construction from the death traps of destructive plumbing. Mr. Poole is a charter member of the Har- risburg Board of Trade. He is a Democrat. He was married in 1879 to Miss Ida May, daughter of James Gilmore, of Harrisburg. She died in 1894, and Mr. Poole was married again in 1896 to Miss Carrie, daughter of William Bergstresser, of Harrisburg. Mr. Poole is a member of the Pine Street Pres- byterian church and of the Y. M. C. A. Nauss, Christian, plumber and gas fitter, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg December 5, 1852. He is a son of Christian and Christiana (^Kramer) Nauss. His parents were born in Germany ; they came to Amer- ica in early life and located at Harrisburg. His father was first engaged in brewing and subsequently in the bakery business; he is deceased; his widow is still living; they had six children, three of whom are living : Christian, Charles, and Kate, wife ©f John Sayford, all of Harrisburg. Of the deceased children two died in infancy and a son, George, at the age of sixteen. Christian Nauss has spent his life in Har- risburg. His education was received in the public schools. He learned plumbing and gas fitting, which has been his occupation. For six years he was the junior member of the firm of Elder & Nauss, and for the past seven years has conducted business on his own account. He was married, in Harrisburg May 18, 1882, to Abbie Elizabeth, daughter of George T. and Anna E. Murray. They have three children : George M., Russell G, and Anna E. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 5S1 Mr. Nauss is an active member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464 ; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21 ; Harrisburg Council, No. 7 ; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T.; standard bearer, Harrisburg Consistory, 32°; Lulu Temple, Knights of Mystic Shrine, F. & A. M. In his political views he is a Democrat. The family attend the Lutheran church. Mr. Nauss is one of the representative and pro- gressive business men of Harrisburg. Vaughn, H. Patrick, plumber, gas and steam fitter, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., February 7, 1858. His parents, Patrick H. and Mary M. (Callon) Vaughn, were natives of Ireland, but resided in Harrisburg many years and were well respected citizens. The father died in December, 1883, and the mother in 1876. Patrick was educated in the public schools of this cit}', and here, also, he learned the trade of plumbing and gas fitting, which he has made the business of his life, embark- ing for himself in the business in 1883. He is amply equipped for his business and is skillful, reliable and successful. The exten- sive contracts he has executed in his line speak for him. Among the more prominent jobs he has done may be mentioned the plumbing apparatus of the executive mansion and of the State Senate chamber of this city. Mr. Vaughn was married in May, 1878, to Emma Frances Smith, daughter of Albert and Harriet Smith. They have no children. In political views and affiliation Mr. Vaughn is a Democrat. He attends St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church. It is to Mr. Vaughn's credit that in his own city, where he was born and brought up and where he has spent his whole life, he is universally esteemed and regarded as an honorable and upright man, and one thoroughly competent and reliable in business. Marshall, John S., plumbing, gas fitting, heating and sanitary drainage, was born near Millerstown, Perry county, Pa., May 31, 1863, son of the late John L. and Mary Anna (Wood) Marshall. The father was born in West Chester, Chester county, Pa., May 6, 1831. and was for a number of years engaged in teaching school in Lancaster and Chester counties, afterwards removing to Harrisburg in 1868, where he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany until his death by accident, July 5, 1877, being cut off in early life when his future prospects were the brightest. The mother was born in Philadelphia, April 15, 1834, and was married to Mr. Marshall May 21, 1855. Their children are: Addie T., wife of Charles M. Davis, of Harrisburg ; Esther D., wife of John Ludwig, of Harris- burg; Sallie E., wife of Elmer E. Stacy, of Williamsport, Pa.; John S.; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Ault, of Lebanon city ; Mary A., wife of Charles S. Anderson, of Harrisburg; Charles G. and William H. S., of Harris- burg. Their children are : Robert M. and George M. John S. came to Harrisburg with his parents in 1868, where he received his education in the public schools and later took a course in the business college at Al- toona, Pa. He spent four years in other parts of the Staje in perfecting himself in the several branches of his business, in which he has been engaged for fourteen years in this city, seven of which he has con- ducted business for himself. Mr. Marshall is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160; a past chief patriarch of Dauphin Encamp- ment, No. 10, I. 0. 0. F.; a past sachem of Octorara Tribe, I. 0. R. M., and a member of Egyptian Commandery, No. 114, K. of M.; Octorara Council, Daughters of Pocohontas, and a prominent member of the Master Plumbers' Association of Harrisburg. In his political views Mr. Marshall is a Republican, but is not an office seeker. He is a member of the Pine Street Presbvterian church. McKee, Edward C, plumber and gas fitter, was born in Harrisburg, January 23, 1870. His father, James T. McKee,' was born in Centre county, Pa. He was reared on the farm, and from boyhood has been connected with boating and railroading. He came to Harrisburg in 1868, and for almost thirty years has been in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. At pres- ent he holds the position of passenger engi- neer on the Middle division. He was twice married. In his first marriage he was united to Miss Sarah Snyder. They had three chil- dren: William B., who died in Buffalo, N. Y., December 2, 189], and his remains are interred in Pine Hill cemetery, Buffalo, N. Y.; Howard S., and James T., both residing in Harrisburg. His second marriage was to Mary Roth, January 12, 1868. By this mar- riage there are also three children : Edward C, Bertha, who died in infancy, and Sadie E., wife of George Keiser, of Harrisburg. The mother died July 29, 1884, and her re- 582 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA mains are interred in the cemetery at Hunt- ingdon, Pa. Edward C. received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg. At the age of fourteen he became an apprentice to the plumbing trade, and has made this business his sole occupation. He engaged in busi- ness for himself April 1, 1895. He is a prac- tical sanitary plumber. He spent two years with one of the best firms of Pittsburgh in learning this particular branch of his busi- ness, and is abundantly qualified to execute work on the most modern and scientific plans and principles. He was married in Harrisburg, October 21, 1895, to Sarah A. Boyle, daughter of Daniel F. and Mary E. Boyle, of Harrisburg;. ■ He is a member of Cornplanter Tribe, I. 0. R. M., and of the Master Plumbers' Association. He is a Democrat and attends the Lutheran church. King, Anthony, deceased, was born in 1818, son of Lucy (Auchinbauch) King. He was educated iu the schools of that period, and began his business life as a clerk in a hardware store in Pittsburgh. He came to Harrisburg and was in the employment of Mr. Fahnestock, as clerk, for many years. He embarked in the hardware business, in Harrisburg, in which he continued until his death, in 1883. Mr. King was a stock- holder in the stove factory, and in other industries, and was a member of the Board of Trade. He was a Republican in his po- litical views, and served as a member of the city council. He attended the Fourth Street Lutheran church. Mr. King was married, to Miss Harriet Kunkel, daughter of Will- iam and Rebecca (Stine) Kunkel, who died in April, 1892. They reared seven chil- dren: Rebecca, deceased ; George, of Harris- burg; Lucy, Mrs. George T. Ross, of Harris- burg; Libbie, deceased; Mary, Mrs. Frank Keet, of Harrisburg; Harriet, deceased; Carrie, Mrs. Gordon Mullin, of Philadelphia. Maeyer, David, of the firm of Fager & Maeyer, dealers in stoves, ranges and furnaces, was born iu Harrisburg, Pa., December IS, 1828; son of William and Dorothea Mae} r er. He was educated in the public schools and learned the trade of tin and sheet iron worker, which has been his life occupation. In 1854 he engaged in business with Mr. George C. Fager in which he has continued since that time. Mr. Maeyer was married at Harrisburg, April 1, 1856, to Mary A. Win- agle, a native of Dauphin county. Their children are: Mary A., wife of Howard Brown ; Fanny H., wife of Harry Vance ; Hummel K., Bertie F. and Sarah, all re- siding in Harrisburg. In his political views Mr. Maeyer is a Democrat, and has served as school director seven years. For forty years he has been a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, and of Perseverance Chapter, and is also a member of Pilgrim Commandery. The family attend the Lutheran church. Compton, Samuel R., hardware dealer, was born in Delaware county, N. Y., March 28, 1835 ; son of John G. and Nancy (Brant) Compton, natives of that county. The father was a millwright by trade, Samuel R. came to Tioga county, Pa., with his parents, where his father died when he was fifteen years old and where he was reared and received his education. He learned the trade of mill- wright and followed this occupation in Ly- coming and Clinton counties for some years. In 1S68 he engaged in the grocery and pro- vision business at Lock Haven, Pa., and con- tinued there ten years. Subsequently he took charge of the hardware firm of Van Dyke & Co. for ten years, which position he resigned with a view of engaging in business for himself at Lock Haven, but was pre- vented by the flood of 1889. He came to Harrisburg in the fall of the year, where for two years he was connected with McCormick & Co., and in 1892 established the business in which he has continued to the present time. In his political views Mr. Compton is a Republican. He was married, in 1860, to Miss M. J. Robinson, daughter of William Robinson, to whom have been born four children: John N., with his father; Elmer F., bookkeeper at Altoona ; Emma F., and William A., at home. Mr. Compton is a member of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Kline, Daniel, senior member of the firm of Kline & Himes, was born in Berks county, Pa., June 21, 1839 ; sou of Joseph and Eliza- beth (Keen) Kline. The parents were both natives of Berks county, where they resided until about 1852, when they removed to Lebanon county and there spent the remain- der of their lives. The father was a farmer, and later in life kept a hotel. Their living children are: Catherine, Reuben, Joseph, Ed- ward, Elizabeth, widow of William Martz, ofSteelton, John and David. Their deceased DAUPHIN COUNTY. 583 children are: Rebecca, Peter aud Mary 0., who all lived to maturity. Daniel, when quite young, removed to Lebanon county and located near Jonestown, where he received his education in the public schools, his school daj'S being terminated when he was fourteen years of age by the death of his parents, which made it necessary for him to start out in life for himself. He began an apprentice- ship at the tinsmith trade, in Uniontown, Dauphin county, which was completed in Northumberland county, his employer hav- ing removed his business to that county, and where he continued to work at his trade as a journeyman until 1861. He then removed to Harrisburg, where he followed his occupa- tion as a journeyman tinsmith for twenty years. In 1881 he formed a partnership with William G. Zollinger, under the firm name of Zollinger & Kline, and engaged in busi- ness. Subsequently the firm was succeeded by a joint stock company called the Harris- burg Stove and Steam Heating Company, of. which Mr. Zollinger was the treasurer and Mr. Kline the general manager, and which continued the business for five years. At the end of this time Mr. Kline and Mr. Himes formed a partnership and purchased the business of J. D. Rowe, and^since 1892 have successfully conducted the enterprise. In his political views Mr. Kline is a staunch Republican. He attends the Methodist Epis- copal church. Kautz, Samuel H., hardware dealer, was born in Lancaster city, Pa., July 12, 1845 ; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Goss) Kautz. The father was a coppersmith by trade, and followed that occupation through life. He removed to Harrisburg in 1861 and entered the employment of the old State Line rail- road from Philadelphia to Columbia, and while in this service he put the first sheet iron jacket on an engine on this road. He was a member of thePorster Street Lutheran church. He died in August, 1883. In po- litical views he was with the Democratic party, but was not active in political matters. Of the eight children born to him six are living: John M., of Harrisburg; Eliza, wife of Nodell Gully, of Harrisburg; Samuel H.; Edward, engineer on Pennsylvania railroad ; Joseph, ex-chief of police, Harrisburg; George, ex-policeman, of Harrisburg. Samuel H. was educated in the public schools and the academy of Chester county, Pa., under Dr. Junkin, and came to Harrisburg when he was sixteen years old. He learned the trade of worker in copper, tin and sheet iron in the Pennsylvania railway shops under M. A. Shattuck, and worked at the trade in the employment of the company at Harrisburg, Altoona, West Philadelphia, Mifflin and Sunbury. In 1871 he engaged in the general hardware, tin and stove busi- ness, in which he has been very successful, building his store and greatly extending his trade, and is recognized as the leader in his line in the city. In 1864 Mr. Kautz enlisted as a private in company E, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and was promoted to company clerk and placed on detached duty with the regi- ment, stationed at Carp's Mill, on the James river. He was honorably discharged from the service January 23, 1865, being then under twenty years of age. In politics Mr. Kautz is a Democrat, and from 1873-75 rep- resented the Ninth ward in the common council, and served on the ordinance and fire committees of that body. He is a mem- ber of Post No. 58, G. A. R, and is one of the organizers of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Com- pany, in which he is chairman of the house committee and ex-assistant secretary. Mr. Kautz was married in 1868 to Miss Lillie, daughter of Richard Sarumungbraun, of Juniata county. They have no children. He is a member of the Pine Street Presby- terian church, and takes great interest in all church work, and has been a Sunday-school teacher for many years. Hogentogler, Chalmers Cooper, hard- ware merchant and senior partner in the firm of Hogentogler Bros., proprietors of the Palace Steam Laundry, was born in Colum- bia, Lancaster county, Pa., September 12, 1855. He is the eldest surviving son of Joseph and Esther (Sourbier) Hogentogler. Joseph Hogentogler, born in Lancaster county, was a prominent and honored resi- dent of Columbia, and was for many years in the livery business. He died in 1887. His wife also was a native of Lancaster county. They had five children, four of whom are living: Chalmers C; Emma, wife of E. R. Hess, of Williamsport, Pa.; Mary, wife of C. C. Groff, of Harrisburg, and Harry G. Chalmers C. Hogentogler was educated in the public schools of his native town. Leav- ing school in 1870, he was for two years em- ployed as a teamster. From 1872 to 1875 he 584 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was in the dry goods and grocery business. From 1875 to 1883 he was in the service of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company at Columbia. In 1883 he removed to Harrisburg, and became a salesman in the hardware business. In 1883 he engaged in the hardware business on his own ac- count, and in 1892, in connection with his brother, he established the Palace Steam Laundry. He was married in Harrisburg, October 14, 1885, to Miss Grace A., daughter of Rev. Samuel and Susan Yingling, a native of Palmyra, Pa. They have no children. Mr. Hogentogler is an active member of Per- severance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. His political views are Republican. He attends the Lutheran church. The Palace Steam Laundry, of which the Hogentogler Bros, are sole proprietors, is situated on North Third street, Harrisburg, Pa. It is equipped with the most improved machinery and appliances, and with ample steam power. It gives employment to a number of skilled workmen, and its value to the city can hardly be overestimated. The concern has ample capital and superior facilities, and is in position to guarantee prompt and perfect fulfilment of all de- mands, and to place all transactions on a thoroughly substantial and satisfactory basis. Both proprietors are liberal, honorable, and enterprising, and justly merit the abundant success secured in their important business venture. Ensinger, Samuel D., hardware dealer, was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., January 24, 1859 ; son of F. W. and Mary M. (Rey- nold) Ensinger, the former a native of Mont- gomery county, and the latter of York county. The father removed to Harrisburg, in 1860, where he was for a short time en- gaged in the bakery business. He subse- quently entered the employment of John Beatty, as a marble finisher and slate mantle maker, with whom he remained for twenty years, or till near his death, in 1883. In his political views he was a Kepublican. His wife died in 1879. Both were members of the Vine Street Methodist Episcopal church. They reared three children : Will- iam H., cabinet maker, Harrisburg; Annie E., Mrs. John R. Silvius, of Fairview, Pa., and Samuel D. The latter came to Harris- burg with his parents, when one year old, and was educated in the city schools. He was for several years a clerk in a dry goods store, after which he learned the trade of tinner, and in 1885, engaged in business for himself, subsequently forming the firm of Silvius & Ensinger, which continued the business until 1890, when he established his present enterprise, on Race street. He is a member of the Junior and Senior Orders United American Mechanics, Capital City Council, and a charter member of the Bene- ficial Society. In political views he is a Re- publican. Mr. Ensinger was married, in 1882, to Miss Lydia F. Crownshield, daugh- ter of Jeremiah H. Crownshield, of Harris- burg, to whom have been born four chil- dren : Lee H., Irene E., Grace C. and Bertha M. He is a charter member of the Trinity Lutheran church, on South Ninth street, and takes an active interest in the organization, serving as deacon and teacher in the Sun- day-school. Strayer, Oliver F., hardware merchant, was born in Washington township, York county, Pa., October 4, 1859 ; son of Cor- nelius and Elizabeth (LeRue) Strayer. Both parents are natives of York county and still occupy the old homestead in Washington township. The ifather conducted a tannery for many years, but is now engaged solely in farming. They have five children, four of whom are living : Oliver F.; William O, St. Paul, Minn. ; Minnie, wife of Joseph You- channaur, of Adams county ; and Alice, wife of Milton Spahr, of York county. Oliver F. was reared and educated in his native town- ship. For three years he was employed as a clerk in a hardware store at Dillsburg, York county, and then removed to Min- neapolis, Minn., where he was engaged as a traveling salesman for ten years. After this he removed to Mercersburg, Franklin county, Pa., where he was in the hardware business from 1892 to 1895, at which date he came to Harrisburg. Mr. Strayer was married at Dillsburg, Pa., March 15, 18S2, to Annie E. Spahr, daughter of W. A. and Lydia Spahr, of Dillsburg, and to them have been born two children : LeRue and Olive May. In his political views, Mr. Strayer is a Demo- crat. He attends the Presbyterian church. Uhler, Frederick B., senior member of the firm of Uhler Bros., coffee and spice mills, was born in Harrisburg, August 24, 1866; son of Jeremiah and Margaret A. (Mc- Cullum) Uhler: The father is one of the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 585 oldest living settlers of Harrisburg. He first worked in the brickyard, afterwards was clerk in a bookstore, later was clerk in the bank and for fifteen years was cashier in the Harrisburg National Bank. Since leav- ing the bank he has been engaged in real estate. The mother also was a native of Harrisburg. They had seven children, of whom five are living: Frederick B., Henry, Bessie, wife of Dr. A. Frayer, Margaret and Mary. Frederick B. lias spent his whole life in Harrisburg, and received his educa- tion in the city schools. He began business for himself when sixteen years of age, form- ing a partnership with his brother Henr} r , thirteen years old, and conducting a crock- ery ware store for six years. For the past seven years he has been engaged in his present business. He was married in Phil- adelphia, June 2, 1890, to Clara E. Pierce, daughter of John E. and Catherine Pierce, of Perry county. They have three chil- dren : Clarence F. and Myrtle, twins, and Mar}'. Mr. Uhler is a Republican in politics and attends the Messiah Lutheran church. Altmaier, Peter A., was born in New Bavaria, Germany, February 22, 1828. He is a son of the late Peter A. and Gertrude Altmaier, who both died in their native land. Peter A. Altmaier, the younger, was educated in his native country, and there he also learned the trade of gunsmith, which has been his life-time occupation. In 1850 he eft his native countrj' and came to America, reaching New York July 22. From there he proceeded to Philadelphia, where he lived for twelve years. He subsequently lived for a short period in Lewistown and Altoona. In 1863 he removed to Harrisburg, where he has since resided. He was married, in Phila- delphia in 1858, to Miss Verona Beary. To them have been born three children: Harry, residing in Chester; Louise, residing in Philadelphia, and a daughter, Mary. Mr. Altmaier is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In political views he is liberal. He and bis family attend the Re- formed church. He is highly esteemed in business and in social circles. Dill, Harry A., dealer in sporting goods, was born in Shiremanstown, Cumberland county, Pa., April 20, 1859. He is a son of Ambrose H. and Mary (Fackler) Dill. His parents have a family of three living chil- dren : Harry A., Lida E., wife of John L. Miller, and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Fry, the latter two residing in their native town. The father is a prominent and respected citizen of Cumberland county ; he has acceptably filled various township offices, including that of burgess of the borough in which he resides. Harry A. received his education in the public schools of his native town. He learned the trade of carpenter with his father and fol- lowed this occupation for about seven years. During the year 1884 he was ticket agent at North Asbury Park, N. J., for the New York and Long Branch railroad. In 1886 he en- gaged as salesman in the hardware business in Harrisburg with R. B. Mather and spent three years thus employed. At the expira- tion of this time he accepted a position in the same capacity with D. McCormick & Co. and continued in this place and employment for three years. In September, 1894, he engaged in his present business. Mr. Dill was married, in Harrisburg July, 1887, to Miss Annie C. Thorley, daughter of George and Elizabeth Thorley, natives of York county, Pa. This marriage has been without issue. Mr. Dill is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. O. F., and of Captial City Council, No. 327, Jr. O. U. A. M. In politics he is Republican. He attends Messiah Lutheran church. The store of Mr. Dill is a model emporium in its line. It is presided over by a genial gentleman and a prudent and progressive business man. It is naturally attractive to patrons, because they find their wants and interests gener- ously provided for. Knouse, Franklin, dealer in crockery and glassware, was born in Allentown, Pa., No- vember 3, 1831 ; son of Reuben and Hannah (Snyder) Knouse. The great-grandparents Knouse were natives of Grossherzogthum, Baden, and emigrated to America in 1749. They settled in Lehigh county and were farmers, and here the grandparents and parents of Franklin Knouse were born. The Snyder family were also natives of Germany. The mother was born in an old log cabin on Lehigh river. The parents had ten children, of whom seven are living: Franklin ; Eliza, widow of the late George Burkhard, resid- ing in Allentown, Pa.; Allen, residing in Quakertown, Bucks county, Pa.; Emma, wife of Abraham Worman, residing in Allen- town, Pa.; Sarah, residing with her brother Franklin; Catherine, wife of Edward Mc- Hose, residing in Philadelphia; and Harry, 586 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA residing in Harrisburg. Franklin was reared on the homestead farm and received his education in district schools of his neigh- borhood. From early youth he was trained in the store, and has devoted the greater part of his business life to mercantile pursuits. From 1855 to 1871 he conducted a general store at Allentown, Pa., removing to Harrisburg in 1872, where he was not in any active business for five years, but has been continuously engaged as a merchant since 1877, and is now one of the oldest and most highly honored business men of the city. Mr. Knouse was for many years a stockholder in the Allentown National Bank, and also a stockholder in the Muhlenburg College, and of the Lehigh Agricultural Society of Allentown, and was associated by membershijD with the Odd Fellows fra- ternity of that city. In his political views he was a staunch Rej^ublican, and a con- sistent member of the German Reformed church. Mr. Knouse died in 1896. Fkaley, Henry, dealer in china and glassware, was born in Adams county, Pa., December 27, 1838 ; son of John and Mary (Koser) Fraley. His father was a farmer, and moved to Cumberland county, where he died when Henry was four years of age. His mother died when he was nine, and his sis- ter died when he was thirteen years of age. He was reared in Adams and Cumberland counties, among strangers and having a guardian. When sixteen years of age he came to Harrisburg and was clerk in a grocery store until he became of age, when he went to Ohio. In 1861 he enlisted in company A, Sixty-sixth regiment, Ohio . volunteers, and was mustered out at Colum- bus, Ohio, July 16, 1865, having during his service been promoted from private to lieu- tenant of company A, then to captain of company H. He was in General Geary's division in the Eastern army and in General Hooker's division in the Western army. In the former the important engagements in which he participated were : Fort Republic, Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettys- burg, and was among the troops sent to New York City to quell the riots. In the West- ern army the prominent battles were: Look- out Mountain, Ringgold, Rasacca, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, and all the principal engagements of that body of troops. At the close of the war Mr. Fraley engaged in mercantile business at Warsaw, Ind., for five years, and in April, 1870, came to Harrisburg, when he em- barked in the wholesale and retail oil busi- ness, which in 1887 was merged into the Capital City Oil Company, of which he was made general manager. He continued in this position until October, 1894, when he took up his present business, which had been established by him in 1884. In his political views Mr. Fraley is a Republican, and has served as a member of the common council for three terms. He is a member of Lodge No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., and of Post No. 116, G. A. R. He was married, in 1865, to Miss Susan Strasbough, of York county, Pa., who died in 1885. Theyi iar}, •'//' TKSf iH^' *Sjk- W^ ' \KI*"* _^> k M SIMON CAMERON REV. JOHN WINEBRENNER. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 613 than and Jane (Sponsler) Cornman. When two years of age he removed with his par- ents to Centre county, Pa., where he received his education in the public schools. They located on a farm belonging to Dr. Wilson, one mile north of Potter's Fort, Centre county, where he lived until his mother died in 1852, and then lived with his father at Spring Mills, Centre county, a short time, after which he removed to Carlisle, where his father died in 1855. He served an appren- ticeship of three years at the printing busi- ness in the office of George Zinn, editor of the Carlisle American, and on November 1, 1858, became clerk for James Raymond at the Cumberland and Perry Exchange Hotel, at Carlisle, where he remained until April 2, 1862, when Mr. Raymond sold out and bought the White Hall Hotel at Harrisburg. Mr. Cornman then became clerk at the White Hall and continued for some time. He made three attempts at enlistment in the United States army and was as many times refused by the recruiting officers, because of being under the required size in height, He then went to Philadelphia and enlisted in the Keystone battery No. 2, of that city, and served his term of ninety days. After his discharge from the military ser- vice he resumed his position as clerk at the White Hall Hotel and served in that place until Mr. Raymond sold the hotel July 2, 1866. Mr. Cornman then became the night clerk at the Lochiel on July 9, 1866, and served in that position until April, 1881, when he was promoted to chief clerk. He performed the duties of this place until Au- gust 1, 1891, when he resigned to accept the management of the Commonwealth Hotel, which position he has occupied since that date. Mr. Cornman is prominently identified with the fraternities, holding membership in Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, and Dauphin En- campment, No. 10, I. 0. O. F. ; Phoenix Lodge, No. 59, K. of P., and Central Lodge, No. 19, A. 0. U. W. In his political views he is a Republican. The family are mem- bers of the Market Square Presbyterian church. Mr. Cornman was married, No- vember 8, 1883, to Harriet Susanna Ray- mond, born at Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, Pa., January 12, 1845, daughter of James and Sarah Ann (Ross) Raymond. Heist, Thomas H, proprietor of the Bolton House, was born in Milford, Bucks county, Pa., April 16, 1840 ; son of Daniel S. and 4i Mary (Himmelswright) Heist. The Heist family were German and the great-grand- father's people settled in Montgomery county at an early date. The grandfather Heist was born in Pennsylvania and the father was born in Bucks county. The maternal great- grandfather's people were English and came to America early, settling in Germantown, Pa., where they resided during the war of 1812. The parents of the mother removed to Bucks county, where she was born. The father in early life had a grist and saw mill, but later engaged in the hotel business. The parents had four children, three of whom are living: Sarah, wife of David Huber, Evans- burg ; Allen H., residing in Doylestown, hotel keeper and distiller ; and Thomas H. The father died in 1864 and the mother died in 1886. Thomas H. received his primary educa- tion in the public schools at Milford Square, and subsequently attended the Millersville Academy, of Lancaster county, and Oneida Institute at Cazenovia, N. Y. He then spent one year in Nevada looking after the inter- ests of the Quinterd Silver Mining Company, which was composed of capitalists of Bucks and Montgomery counties, after which he was engaged at South Fork, Pa., in coal and general merchandising business. In 1876 he went to Johnstown, where he conducted the Merchant's Hotel for one year. In the spring of 1S77 he rented the Mountain House at Ebensburg, Pa., which he conducted for six years, and in 1882 built a hotel at Ebensburg, which he managed in connection with the Summer Hotel, and the next year opened the Maple Park Springs Hotel at the same place, conducting the three houses at the same time. During the summer of 1875 he also had charge of the White House at Atlantic City. In the fall of 1883 Mr. Heist came to Harrisburg, since which time he has conducted the Bolton House, with the exception of two years. He was married, at South Bethlehem, Pa., by Rev. N. C. Sny- der, December, 1872, to Miss Sallie D. Harrar, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Harrar, of Montgomery county. Their children are: Elizabeth H, a most accomplished and ami- able young lady, who died February 12, 1894, while attendingtheBradford Academy; Stuart H, Mary H., Ophelia H, Lee H., Lola H., and Norma H. Mr. Heist is a member of Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M, and Chapter No. 270, R. A. M., at Doylestown. Pa. Mr. Heist is a director of the Harrisburg Steam Heat and 614 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA Power Company ; of the Roaring Spring Min- ing Company, of Missouri ; of the South Fork Coal and Iron Company, and of the Blaisdele Paper and Pencil Company, of Philadelphia. He is also a charter member and a director of theliarrisburg Electric Company, and was a charter member and director of the People's Bridge Company. In his political views Mr. Heist is a Democrat. He and his family attend the Zion Lutheran church. Hershey, Henry E., proprietor of the Hershey House, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Penn township, Lancaster county, Pa., November 14, 1846. He is a son of Christian and Anna (Eresman) Hershey. Christian Hershey was born at Sporting Hill, Lancas- ter township, and resided in that. county un- til 1861, when he removed to Dauphin county. Here he spent the remainder of his life, the latter part in West Hanover township, where he died. The mother was also born in Lancaster county, and is still living and in good health at the age of eighty-three; she resides at Sporting Hill. Five of their six children are living: Maria ; Melinda, widow of Augustus Alwine, of Kansas City, Mo. ; Elizabeth ; Frank, of Chicago, 111.; and Henry E. Henry E. Hershey spent his early life near Manheim, Lancaster county, where he received his first instruction in the public schools. At fourteen years of age he removed with his parents to Dauphin county, locat- ing in Derry township, six miles from Hum- melstown. Here he finished his education, attending school in winter and doing home and farm work in the spring and summer. He was engaged in farming until 1873, when he decided, to change his occupation, and began his career as landlord and hotel man- ager with the Park Hotel, at the fair grounds, which he conducted successfully for two years. He next took charge of the Stock- yard Hotel on the bank of the canal above the city limits, and managed it until 1881. His experience with these ventures was suf- ficient to develop his qualifications for the business, and to decide him to make it his life occupation. In 1S81 he took the Her- shey House, of which he has been proprietor and manager since that date. His house is widely and favorably known to the travel- ing public, and Mr. Hershey, after his career of twenty-three years, stands well in the hon- orable and popular class of hotel men. Henry E. Hershey was married, in Derry township to Miss Mary A., daughter of Christian and Anna Wissler, of Lancaster county, both deceased. They have had nine children : Anna, Christian W., Daniel W., Elizabeth, George S., Melinda, Frank, Mabel, who died in infancy, and Helen. Mr. Hershey has served efficiently for two terms in select council, and during his last term was chairman of that body. He is not an active member of any secret organization. In political views he is Democratic. The family attend Zion English Lutheran church. Landis, Robert F., proprietor of the Cen- tral Hotel, was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., December 14, 1846 ; son of Ma- jor Jacob and Mary (Felty) Landis. The parents were both born in Dauphin county in 1818, and have been continuous residents of the county. The father first had a flour mill, subsequently engaged in farming and was for some years a school teacher. He represented his county in the State Legisla- ture several terms and for a number of years was a major in the State militia. The parents are both living and reside at Mid- dletown and are in the enjoyment of good health at the advanced age of seventy-eight years. They had four children: Elizabeth, wife of Samuel A. Stevens, prothonotary of Huntingdon county, Pa.; Robert F.; William F. J., residing in Toledo, Ohio; Mary A., wife of Mr. Fezell, residing at Grand Island, Neb. Samuel F. was reared and educated in his native town. In 1863 he came to Harrisburg and served an apprenticeship at the machinist trade with W. 0. Hickok & Son, after which he was employed by them a year and a half. He then engaged with Raymond & Campbell, of Middletown, as a general machinist and foundryman, and re- mained in their employ for twenty years. He was subsequently in the service of the American Tube and Iron Company for eight years, and on January 3, 1895, embarked in his present business. Mr. Landis was married in Middletown to Miss Ida Bren- naman, daughter of Dr. A. N. and Mary (Elliott) Brennaman, of Middletown, and to them there have been born three children : Mary 0., deceased, Robert B. and Abraham B. Mr. Landis is liberal in his political views, supporting men rather than party. Part of the family attend the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Landis is a member of the Lutheran church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 615 Sua i fxi'r, Henry G, proprietor of the Windsor House, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., February 13, 1847. He is the son of the late Gabriel and Margaret (Fet- ter) Shaffner. His grandparents were both natives of Pennsylvania and by occupation were farmers. They had six children, of whom the only surviving one is Catherine, wife of Jonas White, of Manheim, Pa. Ga- briel Shaffner, father of Henry C, was born ai Manlieim, Lancaster county. He learned cabinet making, and pursued that calling for many years. He was also a school teacher; was justice of the peace for eight years ; was appointed postmaster at Manheim, and died aged seventy-four. He was married to Miss Margaret, daughter of Jacob A. and Margaret Fetter. They had four children, three of whom are living : Henry C, John M. and Mary. Annie M. died, aged thirty- nine years. Henry C. Shaffner attended the public schools of Lancaster county a part of each year until lie was eighteen years old, when he went to Mount Joy, Pa., and entered upon a four years' apprenticeship at cabinet mak- ing. After learning his trade he came to llarrishurg, and for twelve years was in the employ of W. 0. Hickok, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Mr. Shaffner and his father formed a partnership, and opened a grocery store at the corner of Capitol and Cumberland streets, Harrisburg, where they carried on business for thirteen years, after which they bought the residence at the cor- ner of Herr and Capitol streets. There they continued the grocery business for two years longer and then dissolved partnership. Mr. H. C. Shaffner then removed to Boas and Cowden streets and conducted business for himself two years; he then sold out and removed to his former place of business, Herr and Capitol streets, where he estab- lished a bleachery, which he managed for nine years. In January, 1896, he removed to No. 418 Market street and opened the Windsor House as a temperance hotel. This house has a wide reputation as a place of comfort- able and quiet entertainment, The gentle- manly and hospitable manner of Mr. Shaff- ner makes him an agreeable host and his excellent house has a large patronage. Mr. Shalfner was married to Miss Sadie J., daughter of Daniel and Lucinda Weiiriek. They have two sons, Charles E. and Edward. He has been an active member of Harris- burg Council, No. 106, 0. U. A. M., for ten years. He also belongs to Silver Star Council. No. 130. Mr. Shalfner is a Repub- lican. He is a member of the United Breth- ren church. Mrs. Shaffner was born January 15, 1854. Her parents were both natives of Dauphin county. Her father was a carpenter. He married Miss Lucinda, daughter of Amos and Lucinda Mader. Of their eleven chil- dren, nine are living: Kate, wife of Wesley Eichelberger ; Daniel; Lucinda, wife of A. H. Rhoads ; Samuel A.; Sadie, Mrs. Shaffner ; Susan, wife of T. J. Bell : Joseph ; Anne, wife of Reuben Henry: Ida. wife of Henry Fisher. Their other children are: Amos, drowned in Maryland during the war: John, shot at the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. Wen- rick died April 1, 1S7(>, aged sixty-four : his wife died May 3, 1891, aged seventy-two years. The family were members of the United Brethren church. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Shaff- ner were both natives of Dauphin county. Her grandfather, Joseph Wenrick, was a farmer and had a family of five children, two of whom are living, Joseph and Cathe- rine Sherplin, wife of Eli Sherplin, who died a prisoner of war in Libby prison. Those deceased are: Mary, wife of the late Peter Bickel : Daniel and Eunice. Mrs. Shaffner's grandfather died in West Han- over township. Dauphin county, aged eighty- four, and her grandmother died at the same place at the age of seventy-three years. Bach, Harry A., was born in Ephrata, Lancaster county. Pa., April 25, 1S53. He is a son of the late Tillman and Sarah (Horting) Bach. His grandfather, George Horting, was a native of • Lancaster county. His early business for some years was that of stock dealing. Later he engaged in the hotel business and was for years proprietor of the Franklin House.- Lancaster. After many years devoted to this business he re- tired and spent the rest of his life free from it< burdens. He died at the age of seventy- six. He was a Republican and a member of the Reformed church, of Lancaster. His wife. M. Horting Albright, was born in Lan- caster county, in 1S0O. She was also a member of the German Reformed church. She died May 7. 1887, aged eighty-seven, and was buried at Ephrata, Lancaster county. His son, Tillman Bach, was horn in Lehisrh 616 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA county, Pa. He was a stone-mason and a contractor, which occupation he followed until 1862. In this year he enlisted in company B, First Pennsylvania artillery, and was with the army for six months. He was then honorably discharged on account of disability, caused by rupture. This in- jury, received while he was in the army, finally resulted in his death. After thirty years of weakness and suffering a surgical operation was resorted to in the hope of pro- longing his life, but he was unable to sus- tain the shock and died in March, 1895, at the age of seventy-six. His politics were Republican. He was a member of the Re- formed church, in Lancaster. His wife, Sarah, daughter of George and Magdalena Horting, born in Lancaster county, March 27, 1824, still lives in Lancaster, in the en- joyment of comfortable health, at the age of seventy-two years. Four of their fourteen children are living: Caroline, wife of John Wolf; Harry A., Tillman H, and Martha, wife of Adam Wise. The children deceased were Fannie, wife of John Stanter; George W. and John ; the rest died in infancy. Harry A. Bach attended the public schools of Lancaster until he was fifteen years old. He then spent six months in an excellent private school in the same city. When nearly sixteen he entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as brakeman on the Philadelphia division. By a faithful and efficient discharge of his duties he won the confidence of his em- ployers and was subsequently made a con- ductor, and was in their employ for twelve consecutive years. He removed from Lan- caster to Philadelphia, from thence to Mid- dletown and from thence to Harrisburg, and in December, 1880, took charge of the hotel on the corner of Broad and Capitol streets, Harrisburg. Since that date he has carried on that business with enviable success and attained a leading place among hotel men. Mr. Bach was married November 22, 1S74, to Miss Minnie C, daughter of George and Frederica (Koch) Werner. George Werner was born in Germany, in October, 1826, was educated in the schools of his native land, and there confirmed in the Lutheran church. He was a locksmith and followed this busi- ness throughout his life. He came to Amer- ica after he had reached manhood, but be- fore his marriage, and settled in Baltimore, Md. He died in Lancaster, Pa., December 11, 1887, aged sixty-one. He was an Inde- pendent Democrat. He was married in Bal- timore to Miss Frederica Koch, born in German}^, August 21, 1833. She came to America when a young woman and settled in Baltimore. She still lives in the city of Lancaster in firm health at the age of sixty- two years. They had seven children, three of whom are living: Minnie C, wifeof Harry A. Bach ; Clara, wifeof Charles Wolf, and Nellie, F., wife of Charles Cretchman. The children deceased are Annie, wife of Charles Dunker; and Edward, an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Bach have four children : Newton V., Ger- trude M., wife of William Holtzman, George W. and Mabel. Mr. Bach is a good solid Republican in his political views. Aldinger, William C, proprietor of the Park. Hotel, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, December 25, 1857. He was a son of John and Regina (Stoll) Al- dinger, natives of Germany, who came to this country in early youth. Mr. John Al- dinger has been all his life engaged in the business of blacksmithing, except for a few years during which ill health compelled him to relinquish active employment. He is still in business in Linglestown, Dauphin county, where he has resided for forty-five years. Two of his brothers, Philip and Andrew Al- dinger, reside in Harrisburg; the latter has retired from business. His wife, who was Miss Regina Stoll, has a brother who is a prominent citizen of Ligonier, Ind. He has been nominated for a State senatorship, and is editor and proprietor of a newspaper in Ligonier. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Aldinger are : John, William C, Carrie, wife of David Hummel, Frederick, and Kate, wife of John Reimert. William C. Aldinger attended the public schools of Linglestown and Harrisburg until he was fourteen. At the age of seventeen, he was employed bj r Mr. Breitinger and clerked in that gentleman's restaurant for seven years. In 1883 he embarked in the hotel business on his own account on Straw- berry avenue, where he remained until 1888; he then removed to No. 309 Market street and continued there for over three years. He then conducted the business again for four years on Strawberry avenue ; from that place he removed to his present location, the Park Hotel, No. 307 Walnut street, of which he took possession in 1895. Mr. Aldinger's experience of more than a score of years is assurance that he is thoroughly acquainted DAUPHIN COUNTY. 617 with the needs of his guests, and knows how to meet their wants and provide for their comfort. He adheres to the Democratic party. Mr. Aldinger was married, January 18, 1881, to Miss Christiana, daughter of Frederick and Christiana Harm. They have one daughter, Evelyn, born April 12, 1890. Mrs. Aldinger's parents, Frederick and Christiana Hah d, were horn in Germany, and came to this country before their mar- riage. Mr. Halm was for a few years en- gaged in the Bailey Iron Works, and for many years was foreman of the Halyx Ice Company. Their children are: Carrie: Christiana, Mrs. Aldinger; Mary, Maggie, and Lizzie, Mrs. Harry Smith. Mr. Halm died at the age of sixty-five. Mrs. Hahn resides on Allison's Hill, Harrisburg. Hunter, Forrest, proprietor of the Lo- chiel Hotel, Harrisburg, was born at Harris- burg, May 28, 1SG9. His grandfather Hunter was a civil engineer in the British army. He came to Canada in 1829, and spent the remainder of his life at Lakefield, in the province of Ontario, Canada. George Will- iam Hunter, his son and the father of Forrest Hunter, was born at Ballyglass, county of Mayo, Ireland, March 29,1828. His parents were English. He came to Canada with them when he was one year old. They lo- cated at Lakefield, province of Ontario, Can- ada, and here be resided until he was seven- teen years of age, when be removed to the Tinted States, locating in different parts of the country until 18bT, when be came to Harrisburg. This same year he became a clerk in the Bolton House. Subsequently he became manager of the Lochiel Hotel, and in 1868 assumed the proprietorship of this popular house which was conducted under his able management until the time of his death. He died March 3, 1891. He will long be remembered for Ids successful business management and bis courtesy and kindness. His wife was Mary Bowman. She was a native of Lebanon, Pa. She is still living and resides in Harrisburg. The}' had two children, Forrest and Mary, wife of W. K. Meyers, a leading attorney-at-law, of Harrisburg. Forrest Hunter was educated in private schools and at Seder's Academy of Harris- burg. Since the completion of his education, lie has been continuously engaged in the hotel business. Previous to his father's death he was clerk and assistant manager. After the death of his father, in March, 1891, he assumed entire control of the busi- ness. In the successful management of a popu- lar hotel, the very highest business qualifi- cations are demanded. At the same time the best personal and social qualities are brought into play. Of all these characteris- tics of the successful and popular landlord, Mr. Hunter is abundantly possessed. By inheritance, by training and by natural taste he is richly endowed for his enterprise. The result is that the Lochiel House lias a wide and favorable reputation for enjoyable entertainment. Aldinger, Frederick B., Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Linglestown, Dauphin county. Pa., June 10, 1874, and is a son of John and Regina (Stoll) Aldinger. Mr. Aldinger was educated in the public schools of Lingles- town. At the earl}- age of thirteen he be- came clerk in the general store of C. B. Care & Son. Three years later be went to Har- risburg, to act as clerk in the hotel of bis brother, W. C. Aldinger. When be was sev- enteen years of age, he began a two years' apprenticeship at printing with the Harris- burg Publishing Company, afterwards prac- ticing and improving himself in the art in the State printing office, under the manage- ment of C. M. Busch. At the age of twenty- one Mr. Aldinger went into the hotel busi- ness at No. 231 Strawberry avenue, in which location he still continues the business. Russ, Narcissus, proprietor of the Colum- bus Hotel, is a native of the southern part of Italy, having been born near Lucca. He came with his parents to America when a lad of about seven years. The family first located at Pottsville, Pa., subsequently re- moving to Philadelphia and finally to Har- risburg. Mr. Russ first engaged in the hotel business in Harrisburg, and also, in connec- tion with his father, conducted a fruit and fish stand for some time. As agent, he intro- duced the Louis Bergdoll beer in the Capital city of Pennsylvania. Several years ago he purchased from John Gross the "Gross House,'' which he changed on "Columbus Day " to the Hotel Columbus, and has since given bis attention to that popular hotel, in which be has had eminent SUCCI SS Mr. Russ has been twice married. P>y his first wife, who is dead, he has two children : Adolph and Ella. By his second wife, whose 618 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA maiden name is Lizzie Shanoffen, he has one living son, Maurice. Mr. Russ has five brothers living in Harrisburg : William, who is engaged in the fruit and fish business on Market Square; Patrick, proprietor of the Hotel Russ; James, of the Commonwealth Hotel ; John, agent for Rupperts' N. Y. beer, and Lewis, formerly of the Grand Hotel. Lauer, Jacob F., was born in Chester count}', Pa., June 28, 1819. He is a son of the late George P. and Mary (Fisler) Lauer. George P. Lauer was born in Philadelphia, and died at the age of sixty-five years. He was married to Miss Mary Fisler. They had five children, two of whom are living: Jacob F., and George, residing at Coatesville, Pa. Their deceased children were : Hannah, wife of Joseph Valentine; Anna, wife of Dr. Mc- Holland; Parker, died, aged fifteen. Mr. Lauer was a Republican. Jacob F. Lauer was educated in the com- mon schools. At the age of seventeen he went to Lancaster to learn the trade of ma- chinist, but followed that occupation for only about six months. He then worked at boiler iron making in a rolling-mill at Coatesville for one year. After this he was employed by Joseph Bailey at the works below Reading, known as Pine Iron Works, in which he was foreman for ten years. In 1880 he removed to Harrisburg and was foreman for the Bailey Brothers for nearly eight years. In 1887 he went to Michigan, near Battle Creek, and for two years engaged in farming. Returning to Harrisburg, he was out of business for three months and then removed to Jersey City, N. J., where he was for about three years foreman in the Boiler and Plate Works. Again returning to Harrisburg, and to the employment of Bailey Brothers, he was their foreman for about four years. In the spring of 1894 he went into the livery business on Blackberry avenue and Fourth street, in Harrisburg, and has been continuously in that business up to the present time. He had also a livery stable on the corner of Third and Cumber- land streets for a number of years. His es- tablishment is at present on the corner of Green and Cumberland streets, Harrisburg. In his political opinions he is a good, solid Republican. He cast his first vote for presi- dent for General Harrison, fifty-six years ago. He was married, in Philadelphia, to Miss Catherine, daughter of George and Mar}' Ailer. They have had thirteen chil- dren, four of whom are living: Anna, wife of John Griffith; Hannah, William M., and Emma, wife of Edward F. Baum. Their deceased children were: George, died in Jer- sey City ; Parker, killed on the railroad ; Elizabeth, Mary, and some others who died in infancy. The parents of Mrs. Jacob F. Lauer were both natives of Lancaster. Her father- George Ailer, was for many years a shoe- maker. He and his wife both died in Lan- caster. They had six children, only one of whom, Henry, survives. Catherine, who be- came Mrs. Lauer, was born in Lancaster, in 1821, and died May 31, 1895. She was a faithful member of the Ridge Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. William M., only son of Mr. J. F. Lauer, was born in Harrisburg, February 23, 1856. He was educated in the public schools and in Seller's Academy. After leaving school he engaged with his father in the livery busi- ness, in which he has ever since continued. He is known and esteemed everywhere as a man of integrity. He was married, in Har- risburg, in October, 1876, to Miss Anna L., daughter of William and Margaret Kitzle- man. They have had six children, two of whom are living: Nellie G. and Bessie E. Their deceased children were: George P., Edith, Florence, and one who died in in- fancv. Wallis, Robert, liveryman, was born in Perry county, Pa., October 5, 1834. He is a son of William and Sarah (Jones) Wallis. Robert Wallis, grandfather of the present Robert Wallis, was born in Scotland. He was a shoemaker, and pursued that vocation throughout his life. He died in Juniata county, Pa., aged ninety-six. He married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Hugh McDonald. They had six children : James, William, John, Samuel, Erwin D., and Sarah, wife of Andrew McKnight. His wife died in Juni- ata county, at the age of ninety-four. Both paternal grandparents were of Scotch descent. Mr. Wallis' maternal grandparents, Na- than and Rebecca (Gilfillan) Jones, were of Welsh extraction, and came to this country at an early day. The grandfather was a millwright. They had five children : Edwin ; Sarah; Rebecca, wife of Samuel Jordan; Gib- son and Nathan. Mr. and Mrs. Jones spent their lives by the Juniata river, and died where they had lived. They were members of the Lutheran church. DAT I'lllX COUNTY. 619 William Wallis, father of Robert Wallis, was Lorn in Juniata county, Pa., in 1801. He learned coopering, and worked at that trade for about twelve years. His wife, Sarah Jones, was also a native of Juniata county. They had thirteen children, four of whom are living: twins, William and Sarah, wife of Jacob Hoi man; Robert and John. Their deceased children are: Margaret, died in L846, wife of J. 0. Werich ; Jackson, died in , August, 1S50, aged twenty-six ; Foster, died in September, 1 .Sol, aged twenty-six; Eliza- beth, died in November, 1895, aged sixty- six ; Rebecca, died in 1839, aged eight years ; and four children who died in infancy. Mr. William Wallis removed to Liverpool, Pa., in 1828, aud engaged in mercantile business; he was also a shipper of grain and produce to Baltimore and Philadelphia, by his own boats. He died January 11, 1855, aged fifty-five, and was buried at Liverpool. He was a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. She died in 1881, at the age of eighty. Robert Wallis attended the schools of his native county, and received a part of his ed- ucation at Liverpool. He worked on the farm until he was eighteen, after which he was engaged with his father, who kept a hotel and a general store. His father died when Robert was twenty-one years of age, and his mother continued the business until L865, putting it into Robert's charge. In 1865 he bought the homestead, hotel and store, and carried on business for himself. He continued in this business at Liverpool until 1876, when he removed to Philadel- phia, and leased the Allen House, No. 1220 Market street, which he managed for two years. He then returned to his old property at Liverpool, and kept the hotel there until lss'.i. when he sold out and removed to Har- risburg. He bought a lot on the corner of Haehnlen and Prune avenues, erected com- modious buildings, and established himself in the livery business. There are numerous livery stables in ll.ir- risburg, but none more worthy of popularity and patronage than that of Mr. Wallis. His establishment is equipped with all modern adjuncts and appliances for convenience and comfort. The demands of all classes of patrons are especially provided for. Vehicles nre strong, modern and stylish ; careful and skillful drivers are employed: and horses, handsome, well trained and entirely safe and reliable, are furnished. He has equipages for private hire, carriages for parties and balls, buggies for pleasure driving, and well- trained and easy-going riding horses; and all or any at reasonable rates. By his ex- cellent furnishing, his reliable business methods and his agreeable manner of treat- ing patrons, Mr. Wallis lias won the confi- dence of the public, and especially of the business men of the city. He enjoys a large patronage. He was married, May 24, 1866, to Miss Margaretta, daughter of Ezra and Susanna (Alexander - ) McLinn, born March 26, 1845. They have had five children, four of whom are living: Jean May, Frank J., Ralph M. ami Robert Earl. Edward S. died January 9, 1894, aged seven years. Mr. Wallis has filled various offices. In Perry county, he was solicited to accept the office of sheriff, but declined, having no desire for public office and honors. He is an active member of City Lodge No. 301, I. 0. O. F., to which he has belonged for thirty-five years. He was formerly a member of the Knights of Pythias, and of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Mr. Wallis is a good, solid Democrat. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Ezra McLinn, father of Mrs. Wallis. was born in Juniata county, Pa., February 11. 1811. He was a farmer. He was married in January, 1836, to Miss Susanna, daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca Alexander, born in the State of Delaware, May 16, 1818 They had eleven children, seven of whom are living : Margaretta. wife of Robert Wal- lis; Milton E.; George G.; Annie M., wife of Uriah Shoeman ;, Alton B.; William B.; and Luella E., wife of C. Ed. Kennedy. Their deceased children are: Theo. T.. died in 1837, aged three months; Rebecca Mary, died in July, 1840, aged three years ; Louisa Ellen, died in July, 1840, aged one year: Samuel A., died in April. 1843, aged thi years. Mr. McLinn filled various offices in Juniata county, such as county commis- sioner, assessorand school director. His po- litical opinions are Democratic He is a member of the United Presbyterian church. He died March 23, 1S7S. aged sixty-seven years. His wife is still living and resides with Mr. and Mrs. Wallis. She is seventy- eight years of age. and in comfortable health. Thomas McLinn, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Wallis. was born in Juniata county. He was a farmer. He married Miss Mary Gilfillan, also a native of Juniata county 620 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA daughter of James Gilfillan. They had eleven children, all deceased: Annie, wife of William Cox; Mary, wife of Thomas McLinn ; Sallie, wife of Mr. Vance ; Mar- garet, wife of Robert Jones ; Hannah, wife of Robert Patton ; Dorcas; Mamie Kipp, and two sisters who married a Mr. Quigly ; the first, Elizabeth, who died, and then her sister Re- becca married the same man. They were members of the United Presbyterian church. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Wal- lis were natives of Delaware. Her grand- father, Benjamin Alexander, was a farmer. He served in the Revolutionary war, and participated in the battles of Brandywine and Choch Bridge. He married Miss Re- becca, daughter of William and Elizabeth Woodland, born at Elkton, Md., in 1778. They had four children: William, John, Rebecca, wife of Benjamin Alexander, and Sarah, wife of George Reynolds. Benjamin Alexander lived to the age of seventy-five years ; the grandmother, who died Septem- ber 15, 1853, to that of seventy-five. The mother of Mrs. Wallis has in her possession a mirror to which the grandmother fell heir, and which was brought over from Scotland. It is nearly two hundred years old. Joseph and Robert Wallis, great-uncles of Robert Wallis, were early pioneers, and em- igrated to this country at an early day. Landing at Philadelphia, they traveled north- ward together, seeking a place to locate. At the mouth of the Juniata river they disagreed as to the direction of their farther journey, and separated. Robert continued his jour- ney up the Juniata river, and found land to his liking at Mexico, now Juniata, Pa., where he settled, and engaged in farming and shoemaking, and where he died. Joseph pursued his way up the Susquehanna, and took up land at Northumberland, where he was a farmer, and where he died. cepting one year spent in farming on his own account. He came to Harrisburg, in 1871, and opened a green grocery in connection with Mr. Longsdorf, under the firm name of Longs- dorf & Neely. After a year Mr. Longsdorf withdrew and Mr. Neely carried on the busi- ness for a few months longer. Finally it was closed out, and Mr. Neely was a clerk in the grocery of John Kerper for one year. Resigning this position, he became a trans- fer driver, for Mr. Black, between Harrisburg and Steelton, for one year. In May, 1874, he was appointed superintendent of the Harrisburg Street Railway Company, which position, after serving eight years, he resigned to go into business for himself. In 1882 he established a local express and livery busi- ness which he still conducts. His residence is at No. 12 North Fifth street, and his place of business, No. 437 Strawberry avenue, where he has one of the most finely fur- nished livery establishments in Harrisburg. Mr. Neely has been a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, for twenty years. He is a member of Post 58, G. A. R. His political views are good, straight Republican. Neely, J. M., was born in Hunterstown, Adams county, Pa., March 14, 1846. He is a son of the late Samuel and Catherine (Elliott) Neely. Mr. Neely took only a partial course in the public schools of Adams county. He worked with his father on the farm until he was eighteen. In 1863 he en- listed for three years in the army, in com- pany F, Fifteenth Pennsylvania caval y. He served his full time and was discharg d in June, 1865; he then returned home and worked on his father's farm for six years, ex- Reed, Samuel B., Harrisburg, was born in Dillsburg, York county, Pa., June 10, 1851 ; son of George W. and Nancy (Jones) Reed. The parents were both natives of York county. The father was a cooper by trade and later in life became a farmer. For thirty-five years he carried the mail from Dillsburg to Franklintown,and from Brants- ville to East Burlington, Adams county. He married Nancy Jones, by whom he had seven children, five of whom are living: Mary A., Sarah J., George W., Maria E. and Samuel B. In politics Mr. Reed was a Democrat, and served as tax collector of Dillsburg for several years. He died, at the age of eighty- four years, at Dillsburg, where his wife died. In faith, he was a Quaker, and his wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel B. attended the public school in Dills- burg until he was fourteen years old, and then learned the tailor trade, at which he worked for three years. At the age of nine- teen years he went to Pittsburgh where he found employment with a jewelery and prize package companj' for thirteen months, after which he returned to Dillsburg and was elected and served as borough supervisor one year. He then established a livery business which he conducted ten years, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 621 sold to William Ilarbolt, after which be opened a green grocer)' at Williamstown and conducted it three months. His next em- ployment was on the street cars, at Harris- burg, when lie was later made superintend- ent and held this position for eight years. His next business venture was a livery es- tablishment, which he is managing at the present time. He was married, April 4, 1883, in Lebanon county, to Miss Agnes Golden, daughter of David and Harriet Golden. Their children are: Rudolph C, Maria G., Bessie A., and George Russel, died March 4, L894, aged nineteen months. In politics Mr. Heed is a Democrat. The father of Mrs. Reed was a native of Adams county, where he was engaged as a dealer in grain and coal. He was appointed postmaster under Lincoln's administration and occupied that office many years. He had six children. His wife is a native of Adams county and survives him, residing at Harrisburg, and is eighty years of age. Duncan, William, son of William and grandson of John Duncan, of Derry town- ship, was born October 16, 1806; died March 31, 1S.S4. From early manhood he was en- gaged in the tobacco business, the last twenty-five years of his life at the corner of Third and Walnut streets, Harrisburg, where his son and grandson have successively suc- ceeded him. 1 le was one of the organizers of the first lodge, No. 68, I. 0. 0. F., es- tablished in Harrisburg, and was the first district deputy grand master in Dauphin county. Early in life he connected himself with Zion Lutheran church and for many years was an elder in the church, and a superintendent of the Third (or Bible Class) department of the Sunday-school, which from a class of less than a dozen attendants increased under his zealous efforts to a mem- bership of hundreds, compelling the sessions to lie held in the nave of the church and making a reputation for the school that at- tracted the attention of Sunday-school lead- ers throughout the country. One of the hells of "Old Zion's " chime, so well known to all Harrisburgers, bears the impress of William 1 Mmcan's name, as a tribute to his ( 'hristian work, and a memorial window in Bethle- hem Lutheran church is a like testimonial from the Sunday-school over which he pre- sided fur SO many years. Aniniie,- the Scutch who. during the reign of James I. of England (1603-1625), emigra- ted to the north of Ireland and availed of the patents granted by the Government in the distribution of the confiscated lands of the Earls of Tyrone and Tryconnels, were ancestors of William Duncan. This colony of Scotch emigrants made history for the Protestant religion during the insurrection of 1641-1649, and the province of Ulster, after the loss of thousands of lives and untold suffering on the part of the Scotch settlers, became the bulwark and synonym of Presby- terianism for the whole world. In the lapse . of time many of the descendents of this he- roic race, by reason of increased taxation and obnoxious governmental exactions, set their backs on the scenes of their forefathers' trib- ulations and successes and emigrated to the province of Pennsylvania, commencing about 1720 and continuing until 1750, bring- ing with them to the regions of the Susque- hanna the same Calvinistic principles that animated their ancestors in the battles of the Irish insurrection and in their noble defense at the siege of Londonderry, the im- press of which can be clearly seen in the characteristics of the population of Dauphin county to this day. Mr. Duncan's great- grandparents were among the earliest of these Scotch-Irish emigrants from Ulster. His grandfather, John Duncan, was a sol- dier in the Revolutionary war, and his father, William Duncan, was a deputy super- intendent of military stores during the wai of 1812-1814. His mother was horn, Nancy Young, and at marriage to his father was the widow of Lawrence Bennage. William Duncan married Elmina Stehley, daughter of George Stehley, of Harrisburg, May 7, 1835. Mrs. Duncan's maternal grand- mother was a daughter of Peter and Eliza- beth (Dietz) Pancake; she was horn in Ger- many, June 24, 17 13, came, when a child, to this country and lived with her brother, Peter Pancake, an early settler of Paxtang. In 1762 she married Sebastian Crevous and with her husband moved to Fort Augusta. Mr. Crevous was among the first Pennsyl- vanians to volunteer for service in the Con- tinental army, having entered the First bat- talion of the rifle regiment, April 9, 177. and died, soon after, in the bands of the enemy. Mrs. Crevous continued to reside in Augusta township. Northumberland county, after her husband's enlistment and death, until July. 1 778, when, warned of the impending Indian 622 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA outbreak instigated by the British army at Wyoming, she abandoned in haste her home and all her personal belongings and with her three children took flight in a bateau down the Susquehanna river, guiding and working the boat herself to Harris' Ferry, where with many other refugees she was given shelter by John Harris. A few days later she took her family to an uncle's, at New Holland. After a few years she returned to Harris' Ferry, married Richard King and had by this marriage one child, Sarah King, who married George Stehley, and was mother of Mrs. Duncan. William and Elmina (Stehley) Duncan had these children: Ja- cob Mifflin; Dauphin Luther; William Sneeder ; Charlotte Louisa, Mrs. E. T. Jaques, of Woodbury, N. J. ; Elizabeth Ashmead, Mrs. Charles Westerman, of Philadelphia, and Sarah King. Duncan, Dauphin L., son of William and Elmina (Stehley) Duncan, was born in Har- risburg, January 7, 1842; was educated at the Harrisburg Academy ; married Eliza- beth Frances Haney ; succeeded his father, William Duncan, in the tobacco business; was also custodian of the United States Court and Postofnce building for four years and, with the exception of a year, as clerk in the quartermaster's department, at Memphis, Teun., during the Civil war, spent his whole life in Harrisburg, where he died, March 23, 1894, leaving four children : Charlotte L., William D., Elmina S., and Elizabeth F. William D., only son of Dauphin L., was educated at the public schools and Business College at Harrisburg, and spent one year on the Nautical Schoolship "Saratoga," dur- ing part of which time he made a cruise to England, Portugal and Gibraltar. After the death of his father he assumed the tobacco business, which has been conducted succes- sively by his grandfather, father and now by himself, for over forty years, at the corner of Third and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. J. X. Quigley, and has an infant daughter. In politics he is a staunch Democrat ; is a member of B. P. 0. Elks, and is recognized as a prominent young business man. Kepple, Sr., was for many years engaged in the manufacture of cigars in Lancaster city. He was born September 10, 1763, and died in November, 1826. His wife was born Feb- ruary 15,1781, and died in October, 1856; both died in the city of Lancaster. John was their only child. By a former marriage of the father there were two children, both of whom are deceased. John Kepple's early life was passed in Lancaster. He was educated in the common schools of that city. At the age of sixteen he was indentured to the tailoring trade for four and a half years. After serving two and a half years of his apprenticeship, he was compelled to abandon the business on account of failing sight. He then engaged with his brother in making cigars, and has continued for more than sixty years in that business. In August, 1841, he removed to Harrisburg, and has been a continuous resi- dent, and in business for himself, for fifty- five years. Mr. Kepple was married in Lancaster, Pa., October 28, 1841, to Mary L. Fitzgerald, daughter of David and Catherine Fitzgerald, natives of Lancaster city. They are referred to elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Kepple had four children, three of whom died in childhood, the only survivor being Edwin C, engaged in his father's business as manager. Mr. Kepple has been an active member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., for over fifty years. He is a Re- publican. He attends Grace Methodist Epis- copal church, of which his wife is a member Kepple, John, cigar manufacturer, was born in Lancaster, Pa., April 7, 1819. He is a son of the late John and Susanna (Baer) Kepple, both natives of Lancaster county, where they spent their entire lives. John Reed, George Engard, deceased, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 19, 1834. He was a son of Samuel and Sarah (Kehr) Reed, and grandson of Col. Philip Reed, of Pennsylvania Horse during the Revolutionary war. He was educated in Philadelphia and learned bricklaying. He worked on the erection of the "Jupiter" Lighthouse, in the Jupiter Inlet, Fla. While a journeyman he worked on the Pennsylvania railroad station in Harrisburg. In 1865 he located permanently in Harris- burg as a contractor. In 1866 he engaged in the retail tobacco business, on Market street, and continued it until his death, in 1893. In 1878 he and John K. May formed a partnership in the grocery business, under the firm name of Reed & May, in which he continued during his life. In 1888 the firm DAUPHIN COUNTY. 623 engaged in the manufacture of building brick, and did an extensive business. Mr. Reed served four enlistments, cover- ing nineteen years, in the National Guard of Pennsylvania. He was lieutenant of the " City Grays," and through 1 1 is efforts the present building of that company was erected. He was a Republican. He served eleven years as a member of the common council, and for the same length of time was on the board of city control, and was presi- dent of that board for one term. He married, in 1869, Margaret Barnett, daughter of Henry H. and Jane (Barnett) Lutz, of Harrisburg, by whom he had one child, Philip. Mr. Reed was a charter mem- ber and trustee of the Industrial Home; he always took an active interest in all affairs of a public or charitable nature. He enlisted, May 22, 1S61, in company E, Third New Jersey volunteers, and was as- signed to the First brigade, Runyon's divi- sion, New Jersey volunteers. He took part in the battles of Bull Run, Kearney's Bridge and Cloud's Mills, and was also in the en- gagement at Springfield Station. He was discharged on surgeon's certificate, October 15, 1861; re-enlisted, December 14, 1861, in company A, Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and was assigned to Third brigade, First division, First army corps, Army of the Potomac, April 10, 1862 ; and to the Second brigade, First division. Sixth corps, on May 18. He took part in the battles of Fair Oaks, the Seven Days before Richmond, Gaines' Mills, Gadden Farm, Carter Farm, Saville Station, Glen Dale, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Sugarloaf Mountain, Antietam, Shepherdstown Ford, Hartwood Church, Fredericksburg, Frank- lin's Crossing, Bennett's Farm, Maryland Heights, Gordonville Road, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Parktown, Md., Hagerstown, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run and Lo- cust Grove. He re-enlisted, December 22, L863, in the same company, and was in the battles of the Wilderness, Alsop Farm. Laurel Hill, Spottsyl van ia. and Bloody Angle, where he was taken prisoner and confined in An- dersonville, Ga., Cahawba, Ala., and Flor- ence, S. C. He was one of the two hundred and fifty prisoners held under fire of the Union guns in Shelltown, Charleston, S. C, whose removal to safer quarters Admiral Dahlgren compelled by t h reatening to steam up to the town with rebel prisoners outside the turrets of his monitors. Mr. Reed was in charge of the Gangrene Hospital at Flor- ence, S. C, and performed many surgical operations with a Barlow knife and scissors. Two well-attested cases of his skill were those of John W. January, of company B. Four- teenth Illinois cavalry, and Calvin Bates, of the Eighth Maine volunteers. He was paroled at Florence, and mustered out May 27,1865, and March 9, 1869, he enlisted in the First City Zouaves, of Harrisburg ; was made ser- geant in company A, First City Zouaves, De- cember 11, 1870 ; first sergeant, December 1 1 . LS71 ; second lieutenant company D, City (Ways, National Guard of Pennsylvania, De- cember 12, 1876. He retired from the service in 1888. He was a prominent member of Post 58, G. A. R. Henry H. Lutz, deceased, father of Mrs. George E. Reed, was the son of Jacob Lutz, who emigrated from Germany, sent to America by the East India Company and located in Ohio. Henry H. was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and came to Harrisburg when a boy. He learned house painting and in 1845 retired from business. He was for many years crier of the Dauphin County Court, and served as high constable of the borough of Harrisburg. He was a confiden- tial friend of Judge Pearson. Mr. Lutz married Jane, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Finney) Barnett. He died in 1867, and his wife in 1848. They were members of the Baptist church, and took an active interest in church work, Mr. Lutz holding the office of deacon. He was trustee of the Church of God and helped to build their church edifice. Mr. and Mrs. Lutz had nine children : Sarah Jane; Cath- erine Ann, Mrs. William F. Mc( lure, of Mid- dletown; Mary Elizabeth, Mrs. William M. Harmon, of Louisville, Ky.: Margaret, Mrs. George E. Reed, of Harrisburg; Harriet X., Mrs. Samuel R. Patterson, of Neosha, Mo. ; Lieut. Henry H., enlisted in company I, Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry, died in Nashville, Tenn., from the effects of wounds received by the falling of his horse in battle; Thomas Barnett, Martin, and Helen Matilda. Reed, Philip, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., January 13, 1S70. He was educated in the city schools and learned, of his father, (be trade of bricklaying. After his father's death he took charge of his business, and is (524 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA now a partner with John K. May, in the manufacture of brick. He was married, in 1895, to Miss Margaret P., daughter of Syl- vester and Susan Sunday, of Harrisburg. Herman, John C, deceased, was born on Shelly's Island, in the Susquehanna river, Dauphin county, Pa., November 5, 1836; son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Crull) Herman. His parents removed to the vicinity of Lew- isberry, York county, where he was reared and received his education. He served an apprenticeship at cigar making, and began business for himself early in life; at the outset of his career he displayed extraor- dinary business tact and talent. At the breaking out of the war of the Re- bellion, Mr. Herman yielded to his patriotic impulses and sentiments, laid aside his busi- ness and enlisted in the army in response to the call of President Lincoln. He was enrolled and mustered into company K, One Hundred and Thirtieth Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and was with his regiment in some of the most hotly contested engagements of the war, conspicuous among which are the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. He was honorably dis- charged from the service when his term of enlistment had expired, and returned to the occupations of civil life, bearing in his body the marks of wounds received on the fields of conflict. After leaving the army, Mr. Herman returned to Lewisberry, Pa., and was for a short time engaged in the tobacco business ; from there went to York and es- tablished a wholesale business. In 1866 he became senior partner in the firm of Her- man & Hay, and established a wholesale and retail tobacco business in Harrisburg, which occupied him for the remainder of his life. Mr. Hay retired from the firm at the end of two years, and the business was thereafter ably and successfully conducted by Mr. Herman, who also dealt extensively in leaf tobacco. He was the first person to take out a manufacturer's license in the Harrisburg district. The integrity of his character and his honorable methods in business won for him the utmost confidence of all who dealt with him, and as a result his commercial relations were rapidly and widely extended, and he attained the most gratifying success. He was the local whole- sale agent for some of the most famous to- bacco manufacturers and merchants in the world, who unhesitatingly entrusted him with valuable business interests, and cordi- ally honored him as an able and honest man and merchant. Although busily occupied with the im- portant and varied interests of his private enterprise, which were never neglected or slighted, he found time to participate in politics, and was often active in public affairs, being several times honored by his fellow-citizens with positions of trust. In 1881 he was selected to serve the unexpired term of Mayor Patterson, and at the subse- quent election was chosen by a large major- ity to this important office. His official career was characterized by the same ability and fidelity that he had displayed in com- mercial affairs. Retiring from office, Mr. Herman resumed business, and personally supervised his vast establishment until his death. The illness which resulted in his death had its inception in a severe cold con- tracted in the year previous, which, together with a disease of the heart, baffled all medi- cal skill, and gradually brought him down to the grave. He was well aware of his approaching dissolution, and made ready his affairs, meeting his end with peace and resignation. Mr. Herman was prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, and Pilgrim Commandery. Knights Temp- lar. He was also a prominent member of Post 58, G. A. R., and one of the founders of the Young Men's Republican Club, being its second president, and a member until its dissolution. He was a charter member of the Board of Trade and took an active in- terest in building up the city. He was chairman of the citizens' committee who erected the monument at State and Second streets to the memory of the soldiers of Dauphin county. Mr. Herman had the most kindly dispo- sition, and was uniformly genial and cour- teous. He was warm hearted and generous, and enjoyed the esteem and affection of his fellow-men. He died July 17, 1886, and was followed to his tomb by a large con- course of citizens. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Frances, daughter of Moses McGrew, of York county. His widow and three children survive. The children are: Edwin S.; Jennie F., who mar- ried Dr. John C. Bucher, of Lebanon, Pa., and Florence M. Edwin S. Herman was born in Lewisberry, York county, Pa., May 9, 1864. After fin- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 625 ishing his education in the Harrisburg high school he became associated with his father in business. After the death of his father he conducted the business as an estate for about eight years, when he and his mother became the sole owners, and have since con- ducted the business under the firm name of John C. Herman & Co. Mr. Herman was a very young man when the death of his father cast the burden of conducting the business upon him, and he is entitled to much credit for the able and successful manner in which he has managed it. He is an active young business man, a member of the Board of Trade, and a director in the Harrisburg Trust Company. He is a Re- publican in politics. He is a member of all branches of the Masonic fraternity, from the blue lodge to the consistory. Mr. Herman was married in 1887 to Miss C. Almeda Kunkel Wallower, daughter of Col. John and Mary (Zollinger) Wallower, of Harrisburg. They have two children, Frances Mary and John Crull. Mrs. Her- man is a member of Grace Methodist Epis- copal church. Smith, Charles G, was born in Wurtem- berg, Germany, September 12, 1847. He is a sou of Frederick and Wilhelmina (Kuebler) Smith, who came to America in 1851 and located in Harrisburg. The father lived re- tired from active business until his death, in 1860. Charles G. was the youngest of five chil- dren, all of whom are deceased excepting himself and one brother, Frederick, of Phil- adelphia, Pa. Mr. Smith was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg. He learned cigarmaking, and in 1860 engaged in the manufacture of cigars on Forster street. In 1S66 he enlarged his business and located at 506 Market street, where he remained until 1885. He then removed to 139 Market street, and in September, 1S95, to his present location. He does an exten- sive wholesale and retail tobacco business. In 1882 he admitted John J. Keffer as a partner, and the firm has since been Smith & Keffer. In 1885 he and John B. Litch, of Steelton, engaged in the leaf tobacco business, that is, pinking and curing, under the firm name of of C. G. Smith & Co., and have since continued this business. This is one of the leading firms of the State in this line. They buy tobacco directly from the pro- ducers, and cure, pack and ship it to all mar- kets. Tiny buy in the States of Wisconsin, Ohio, Connecticut, New York and Pennsyl- vania. They have an extensive warehouse on Eleventh street, Harrisburg, and one at Marietta, Lancaster county. Mr. Smith's start in business was with a capital of §300, and this sum was saved from his own earnings. As a business man, it is an exact use of language to term him a self-made man. His characteristics are re- flected aud defined in his success. Nothing but industry, energy, enterprise, integrity, intelligence and sound judgment could pro- duce results so desirable as the foundation, growth, permanence and returns of Mr. Smith's extensive business. He is a Demo- crat; he has been repeatedly solicited to ac- cept office, but has always declined. Mr. Smith is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. He was married, in 1867, to Miss Sarah E.. daughter of Peter Keffer, of Lancaster county, and niece of Prof. Washington Keffer. They have five chil- dren: Clara, Mrs. S. Wirt Mosser, of Har- risburg; Annie, deceased, wife of David Rahter, of Harrisburg ; Laura, Katherine, and Linda. Mr. Smith was one of the or- ganizers of the Board of Trade. He attends St. Paul's Episcopal church; he was for many vears warden of that church. Keffer, John- .]., of the firm of Smith & Keffer, tobacconists, was born in Lancaster, Pa., October 16, 1S48. He is a son of Peter B. and Annie M. (Royal) Keffer. His pa- ternal grandfather, Henry B. Keffer, was born in Germany, where he was educated and learned carpentry. Coming to this country, he located in Lancaster, and there followed his trade. He was a prominent politician, and was elected to various offices, among them that of county commissioner. He was married in Lancaster, to Miss Eliza- beth Brock, a native of Germany. Their children were : Peter B., John L., Washing- ton, Benjamin, and Julius: all now deceased. Henry B. Keffer died January 9, 1850, aged sixty-five years: his wife died November 14. 1S71, aged eighty-six. Mr. Killer's maternal grandparents were both natives of Germany. Peter B. Keller, father of John J., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., December 20, L820. lie followed the occupation of house painting until the outbreak of the war of the Rebellion. He was one of the first to enlist in the army, under the call of Presi- 626 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA dent Lincoln for three years' soldiers. He was discharged, December 18, 1864, on ac- count of disability. After the war, he lived retired from active business. His wife, Annie M. Royal, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., February 22, 1821, daughter of Josiah Royal. They had nine children, eight of whom are living: Annie M., wife of D. B. McDonald; Henry B.; Sarah E., wife of C. G. Smith ; John J.; Clara, wife of Dr. E. Fornias, Philadelphia, Pa.; Washington B.; Charles F. Edward F. died at the age of eight years. Mr. Keffer was a Democrat. He was a member of the Episcopal church. He died in Harrisburg, November 8, 1874, aged fifty-four. His wife is living ; she resides in Harrisburg, and is in good health, at the age of seventy-four. John J. Keffer attended the public schools of Lancaster county until he was twelve years of age. In 1860 he became clerk in a tailoring establishment, where he was employed three years. In 1863 he began an apprenticeship of three and a half years at coach trimming. Upon its completion, in 1867, he was made foreman in the trimming department, and served in that capacity for nine months; he then resigned. In 1868 he was employed as a coach trimmer by Stoner & Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., for eight months. He was next employed by Vance, Halleck & Whiteside, Harrisburg, Pa., for eight months. During 1871 he served as passenger brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, between Harrisburg and Altoona, and between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. In 1872 he was employed bj' C. G. Smith as clerk in the wholesale tobacco business. After a clerkship of two years he became the partner of Mr. Smith, under the firm name of Smith & Keffer, doing business at 506 Market street. The firm removed in 1885 to No. 439 Market street. After con- ' ducting business there for ten years they removed in 1895 to No. 432, same street, where they have established a large and in- creasing business. Mr. Keffer was married in Lancaster, No- vember 8, 1877, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Showers) Mar- shall, born in Lancaster, June 20, 1847. They have six children, of whom four are living : Edward, Frank, John and Donald. Their deceased children are : Charles W., died in 1885, aged seven years, and Sarah E., died in infancy. Mr. Keffer has for ten years been an active member of the Masonic order, Lodge No. 21, and for twenty-three years has belonged to Capital Citv Castle, No. 40, K. G. E., and to the Knights of the Mystic Chain, No. 17. In his political views he is Independent. William Marshall, father of Mrs. Keffer, was born in Lancaster city, Pa., January 12, 1834. He was a shoemaker, and pursued that calling for thirty years. He was then appointed overseer at Franklin and Mar- shall College, and held that position for some years, after which he retired. His wife, Elizabeth Sowers, was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Sowers. Their living children are: James H; Elizabeth, Mrs. John J. Keffer; William A., lieutenant in the United States navy; Emma; Alice, wife of Harry G Elias. Mr. Marshall died, Feb- ruary 13, 1881, aged sixty-nine years ; his wife died June 16, 1893, aged seventy-nine. Both were members of St. John's Episcopal church. Mrs. Keffer's grandparents were natives of Lancaster county. Her grand- father was born in Lancaster. Clemens, Peter H., was born near Mc- Kee's Half Falls, Snyder county, Pa,, Octo- ber 3, 1851. He is a son of Peter and Har- rietta (Burraughs) Clemens. The father, Peter Clemens, was born in Snyder county, May 22, 1819. He was a blacksmith, and afterwards a farmer. He married, in March ,- 1844, Miss Harrietta Burraughs, who was born in New Berlin, Union county, daughter of Benjamin Burraughs, a native of Ireland. Their children are: Benjamin F.; Mary D., wife of Peter Ziegler, deceased ; Lydia A., wife of James Bell ; Peter H.; Wesley E.; John D.; U. S. G.; George I., died April 3, 1863, at Norfolk, Va., aged seventeen ; Joseph B., deceased, and Susanna, wife of August McCarty. Mr. Clemens is a Democrat. He was supervisor of Snyder county for one term. The family are members of the United Brethren church. The parents are living retired in Mifflin county. The father of Mrs. Clemens was born in 1782, and died at Lancaster, aged sixty-eight years. The mother of Mr. Clemens was born in 1798, and died aged seventy-five. Peter H. Clemens received a limited edu- cation in the schools of Liverpool, Perry county, Pa. At the age of eleven he began to work for himself, and was employed for eight months on a farm. Subsequently he went on the canal, and for three years was a driver between Liverpool, and Harrisburg. DA UPHIN CO UNTT . 627 He was next employed for one year in the mines at Lykens, afterwards for two years in the mines at another place. He then served an apprenticeship of one year at car- pentry with Henry Hoover, Berrysburg, Dauphin county. The next year he worked at his trade with John M. Funstach, Sun- bury, Pa., after which he engaged in business for himself for one year at S'inbury and then for three years at Shenandoah, Schuylkill county. Thence lie went to Williamsport, and met an Englishman, with whom he went to Pittsburgh, in search of employment. Not succeeding at Pittsburgh, they went to Cleveland, Ohio, where they were offered a job, which they could not accept, because they had lost their tools. They worked on the streets in Cleveland for a half a day, and then went into the country, where they be- came acquainted with a Pennsylvanian and secured a two weeks' job in the stone quarry. After receiving their wages and settling their bills they had only one dollar left, and voted the job unprofitable. They then contracted with a farmer to cut wood for him for six months. Receiving a little money in ad- vance, they procured some lumber from Cleveland and built a shanty in the woods for their winter quarters. This engagement completed, Mr. Clemens found his first job at his trade in Cleveland, and after working there for three months returned to Shenan- doah, Pa., where he carried on carpentry for a year. For two weeks he worked at cutting grain and hay in Columbia county. His partner getting into some trouble they went from that place to Newton Hamilton, Mifflin count}', where they were for two years en- gaged in carpenter work. Peter H. Clemens was married, November 24, 1874, to Rebecca, daughter of Sanders and Hannah J. (Hewit) Daniels. They had six children : Bessie L., Rosa, Gertrude, An- nette II., Charles W., Peter II. and Law- rence B. After his marriage Mr. Clemens went to Hout/.dale, Clearfield county, where lie en- gaged in contracting for one year. lie pur- chased a lot and built a house, but sold his property the next year. His wife went to her parents and he returned to his old home, where he lived inactive for a year. The next winter he was employed to make ties for the railroad at Newton Hamilton. In the following spring he went to Havana. N. Y., where he worked at his trade for two years. In the next year he went to Trenton Junction, where his brother gave him a lot on which he built a house for himself and carried on his business for a year. He was next employed for a year in the car shops at Harrisburg, and then for four years engaged in house building on his own account. He then removed his family to Philadelphia where he was in business for himself for three years. Having secured a building contract at St. Louis, Mo., he was there for a year, then returned to Philadelphia, and worked at his trade there for two years longer. He then went to Harrisburg, bought the property at the corner of Six-and-a-half and Park streets, and began a cigar and to- bacco business which he has conducted up to the present time in addition to working as a carpenter. Mr. Clemens has for twelve years been a member of Lamberton Lodge, No. 708, I. 0. 0. F. His politics are Demo- cratic. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Peter H. Clemens was born February 2, 1853. Ller parents, Sanders and Hannah J. Daniels, were both natives of Mifflin county where they were engaged in farming. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Daniels are : Annette, Charles, Annie, wife of Frederick Kreitzer, Sadie, Mollie, and Rebecca, Mrs. Clemens, all living. Their deceased chil- dren are: Ida, wife of John C. Norton ; Ke- tura, Andrew J., Mamie, and two that died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels now re- side in Altoona, Pa., where Mr. Daniels is em- ployed in the railroad shops, and they con- duct a boarding house. Mr. Daniels is a Democrat. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Clemens had previously been mar- ried to Matthew Gaff, who was killed on the railroad, October 30, 1873. To this mar- riage there was one child born, Melinda B., wife of Thomas Boehm, residing in Phila- delphia. Hoopes, JACOB B., cigar manufacturer, was born near Coldsboro. York county. Pa. May 30, 1854; son of Jacob B. and Mary (num- bers) lloopes. His parents were both na- tives of York county. They were engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1861, when they removed to Harrisburg where the father died. November 7. 1891, and the mother, August 5, L875. Of their five chil- dren, one died in childhood, and the sur- vivors are: Harry A.. Joseph M.. Daniel B., and Jacob B. Jacob P. was seven years old 628 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA when he came with his parents to Harris- burg. He attended the public schools of the city and afterwards learned the trade of cigar manufacturer, which has been his oc- cupation since his boyhood. He embarked in business for himself in 1882, and by his able business management and commercial integrity has taken his place among the most enterprising and successful business men of Harrisburg. Mr. Hoopes was mar- ried, in Harrisburg, February 7,1874, to Ida Albright, by whom he has three children : Bessie, Nellie D. and Bertha. In politics he is a Republican. He attends the Lutheran church. Cooper, Alford L., tobacconist, was born in Harrisburg, November 11, 1865; son of Charles and Margaret (Stansbury) Cooper, the former a native of New Jersey, the lat- ter of Baltimore, Md. The father came to Harrisburg with his parents when he was about three years old. and has since been a continuous resident of the city. In his earlier life he was a market gardener, but later has been employed in the mills as a machinist. His parents had six children, of whom five are living: Mary Catherine, wife of Joseph Hurst, Harrisburg; Charles L., Harrisburg; John Wesle}', residence not known; Alford L. ; Margaret S., and one child who died in infancy. Alford L. was educated in the schools of Harrisburg, and learned the trade of coach trimming, at which he worked for three years; subse- quently he was in the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan}^ as brake- man until November, 1894, when he en- gaged in his present business. Mr. Cooper is a member of America Council, No. 3, 0. U. A. M. The family attend the Pine Street Presbvteiian church. Holtzman, George M., was born in Mil- lersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., August 16, 1870. He is a son of Frank J. and Ellen A. (Kline) Holtzman. His grandfather Holtzman was born in Berks county, in 1825, and is one of the oldest residents of Millersburg. For many years he dealt ex- tensively in cattle, and was well and favor- ably known throughout the State. Frank J. Holtzman, the father of George M., was born in Millersburg, and his mother in Hamburg, Berks county; she died in De- cember, 1874 ; the father is still living. They had three children: William F., of Harrisburg ; George M., and Agnes, wife of Dr. Batdorf, of Millersburg. George M. Holtzman came with his par- ents to Dauphin county. They located in West Hanover township, where he was edu- cated in the public schools. He was first employed as a salesman, and engaged in business for himself May 2, 1894. Mr. Holtzman was married in Harrisburg, March 27, 1894, to Bertha M., daughter of Benjamin Atkinson. They have no chil- dren. He is a member of the Board of Trade. He belongs to John Harris Council, No. 174, Jr. 0. U. A. M.; to Warrior Eagle Tribe, I. 0. R. M.; and to the Fraternal Mystic Circle. He is a Republican. He attends the Salem Reformed church, of which Mrs. Holtzman is a member. Holcombe, Henry W., cigar manufac- turer and tobacco jobber, Harrisburg, was born July 25, 1872. He is a son of Lewis P. and Valeria (Gregory) Holcombe. Rich- ard and Thankful (Shrope) Holcombe, the grandparents of Henry W., were natives of New Jersey, where the grandfather spent his life. He was a prominent and success- ful business man, a miller. He was killed. March 3, 1860, by the explosion of the boiler of a steamboat of which he was a part owner. The grandmother died at Easton, Pa. They had but two children : Mary E.,wife of John P. Bennett, of Hackettstown, N. J., and Lewis P., father of Henry W. Lewis P. Holcombe was born in Fleming- ton, Huntingdon county, N. J., September 10, 1852. While he was a child, his parents removed, first to Asbury, N. J., thence to Lambertsville, N. J., and subsequently to Belvidere, Warren county, N. J., where his father was killed, as above described. The widow and her son, Lewis, removed to Jersey Cit} 7 ,N- J- Here he attended a private school for about five years. He then became sales- man in a retail dry goods store in New York, where he remained about three j^ears. After this he attended the Excelsior Normal In- stitute, Carversville, Bucks county, Pa., for two years. He was then engaged for a short time as bookkeeper in Philadelphia. In 1869 he removed to Harrisburg, and for the ensuing three years was employed by Dr. A. Patterson in the carpet business. In 1872 he entered the employ of Henry Gregory, and was with him for eleven years. He has since been employed as accountant and as fTiM^^rr^ &Usr^€i^s hMl'IH.X UOIWTY. 631 traveling salesman, principally for New Jer- sey and Philadelphia firms. He was married, in Harrisburg, in July, 1871, to Miss Valeria, daughter of Henry and Matilda Gregory. They have had four children, of whom three are living: Henry W. ; Louis R., boru November 13, 1877 ; and Zephaniah, born March 20, 1872. Mrs. Holcombe died December 1G, 1891. Mr. L. P. Holcombe is Republican in pol- itics. He attends the Presbyterian church. Henry W. Holcombe has lived all his life in Harrisburg, and was educated in the city schools. He was graduated from the high school in 1893, from which date until 1895 he was employed by bis grandfather, Henry Gregory, as traveling salesman. Since Sep- tember, 1895, he has been a cigar manufac- turer. He was married, in Camden, N. J., February 26, 1894, to Miss Laura J., daughter of John and Sarah A. Rider, of Harrisburg, but both natives of East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and both deceased. H. W. and Laura Holcombe have one son, Henry Gregory, born November 10, 1895. Mr. Holcombe is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Reformed el lurch. Wiestling, Samuel C, grocer, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., January 20, 1825. He is a son of Samuel C. and Henrietta (Doll) Wiestling, both deceased. They were Penn- sylvanians, and of German ancestry. For many years they were honored residents of Harrisburg. Of their five children, three are living: Caroline, of Lebanon, Pa., widow of the late Thomas Bibighaus, a member of Congress; Joseph G, and Samuel G, resid- ing in Harrisburg. Samuel C. Wiestling was educated in the private and public schools of Harrisburg. With the exception of ten months' ser- vice in the United States army, during the late Rebellion, and two years' resi- dence in Philadelphia, his entire life has been spent in Ins native city. He learned carpentry, and has been extensively engaged in contracting and building, lie built the Grand Opera House, remodeled the Re- formed church edifice on Chestnut street, and constructed many of the finest resi- dences in the city of Harrisburg. Aban- doning building and contracting in 1S77. he established himself in the grocery busi- ness, to which he has devoted all his atten- tion since 'that time. His ten months of 42 army service was as private in company H, Two Hundred and First Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and as hospital steward. Mr. Wiestling was married in Harrisburg, January 8, 1857, to Eliza, (laughter of Levi and Eliza (Amey) Weaver, born in Phila- delphia, May 17, 1835. They had two chil- dren ; both died young. He is an active member of Central Lodge, No. 19, A. 0. U. W. His political views are Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Wiestling are members of Salem Reformed church. Burkholdek, William, merchant, was born in Franklin county, Pa.. July 3 3, 1827. He is a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Shoemaker) Burkholder. His maternal grandparents, David and Magdalen a Shoe- maker, were both natives of Franklin county, Pa. They were farmers. They lived to an advanced age. Their children were three in number: John, Elizabeth, wife of Chris- tian Burkholder, and Mary, wile of Jacob Burkholder. The parents of William Burk- holder were both born in Franklin county. His father, Jacob Burkholder, was born July 24, 1788, and died April 14, 1SG5. He was a farmer. His wife, Mary Shoemaker, was born August 10, 17^4, and died October 20, 1871. They had nine children, three of whom are living: David, William and Mary, wife of Jacob Kohr, residing in Franklin county near the old homestead. Their de- ceased children were Catherine. Adam, Daniel, Jacob, Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Wenger, and John. William Burkholder received a limited education in the public schools of Franklin county. As is usual with boys on the farm he attended school in the winter and assisted on the farm during the summer. At the age of eighteen he began an apprenticeship of two and a half years at shoemaking. lie followed this occupation for about twenty- five years. A Uw years before the war lie removed from Franklin to Cumberland county. October 16, 1862, he enlisted for the nine months' service in company A. < >ne Hundred and Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. After his discharge from the army he Worked two years in mercantile business, after which lie removed to Harris- burg and was employed one year in a shoe store on State street. On account of the business panic he lost his place and while waiting for financial prospects to brighten he and his sons worked at shoemaking ; but 632 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA this business he was obliged to abandon on account of failing health. When the panic was over his former employer gave him work for one year, after which he engaged in broommaking on Boyd avenue, Harrisburg. He next removed to Broad street where he and his two sons carried on a factory and store for four years. His next removal was to 1316 Margaret street, where for a short time he had a broom factory. Then, having erected at this place a large and convenient building, he opened a grocery store and for the past ten years has done a large and suc- cessful business in this line. He is well-es- tablished and generally known, having been a resident of Harrisburg for twenty-five years. While living in Cumberland county he served one year as supervisor, and also as school director of Silvers Spring township. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Catherine Laush, both of Cumberland county. Mr. Laush was a pumpmaker. Their children were Elizabeth, Andrew and Mary. Mr. Burkholder had but one child by his first wife, Annie E., who died in in- fancy. Mrs. Burkholder died, aged about twenty-four years. Mr. Burkholder's second marriage was with Miss Annie, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Snell. Her father was born in York county, Pa. He was for a number of years a weaver and was after- wards engaged in farming. Her mother was born in Lancaster county, Pa. They had eight children; the only one now living is Catherine, wife of Benjamin Hoover. Those deceased are : Lena, married first to Philip Keaner and afterwards to Lawrence New- gard ; Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Hurst; George; Mary, wife of Joseph Newcomer; Fannie, sec- ond wife of Joseph Newcomer; Annie E., and Christian. Philip Snell died at the age of nearly eighty years. Both he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church, in Cumberland county, Mr. Burkholder had three children hy his second wife, two of whom are living: Jacob and William H. Joseph N. died March 30, 1889, aged thirty- two years. Mrs. Annie Burkholder died November 29, 1893, aged seventy-one. Mr. Burkholder is Democratic in politics. He belongs to the United Brethren in Christ; both of his wives were members of the same church. Jacob Burkholder, eldest son of William, was born May 6, 1854, and was educated in the public schools of Cumberland county. He started in business as an attendant in an asylum where he was employed for two years. He afterwards worked one year for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as helper on the gravel train. At the age of twenty-one he was employed by the Jackson Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of inter- locking switches, as traveling agent. He then removed to Allentown, Pa., still being in the same business. He was married De- cember 26, 1873, to Miss Rebecca J., daughter of Joseph Feeman. They had one daughter, who died in infancy. His wife died Sep- tember 29, 1881. Mr. Jacob Burkholder is now an undertaker in Allentown. He is a member of several lodges. William Burkholder, Jr., youngest son of William, was born September 23, 1857. He also was educated in Cumberland county. At the age of sixteen he learned broom- making and followed this occupation for twenty-three years. He was married, Sep- tember 28, 1880, to Miss Clara, daughter of Adam and Catherine (Brenner) Stauffer. They had two sons, Charles A. and Arthur J. Mr. William Burkholder, Jr., is engaged with his father in the grocery business. v He is a member of the American Mechanics, No. 106, and of Washington Campy No. 8, P. 0. S. of A. He is a Democrat and a mem- ber of the United Brethren church. Potteiger, Jacob, grocer, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 24, 1833; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Feeser) Potteiger. Jacob Pottei- ger, the grandfather, came from Berks county, and settled in Lower Paxton town- ship. He married Mary Deck. The father was the oldest of seven children, the only survivors of whom are: Jonathan, of Lower Paxton township ; Daniel, of Fort Hunter, Dauphin county; Elizabeth, (Mrs. Jonathan Crum), of Illinois. He was born in Berks or Dauphin county, and reared on the farm. He learned the black- smith trade, and followed it, having a shop near Linglestown, where he worked until his death, in 1853. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a member of the Lu- theran church, in which he held the office of deacon. His wife died in 1870. She was a daughter of Peter Feeser. They raised eleven children, ten of whom are living: Jacob; Elizabeth (Mrs. Reuben Conrad), of Seneca county, Ohio; Alert, "of Fishing DA I I'll! X Cor STY G33 Creek Valley, Middle Paxton township; Sarah, deceased; Jonathan, of Halifax: Matilda (Mrs. Samuel Hepford), of Harris- burg; David, of Lock Haven, l'a.; George, of West Hanover township, blacksmith ; James, of Ohio, merchant; Levi, of Iowa, laundry, etc.; William, of Ohio, painter and paper hanger. Jacob was reared and educated in Lower Paxton township. He also attended school in Linglestown, and subsequently taught school five terms in the township, after which he was engaged in farming four years. In 1SG7 he settled at Progress, in Dauphin county, where he conducted a general mer- cantile business until 1871, when he pur- chased his present property in Harrisburg, and has since continued in the same line of trade. Mr. Potteiger is a director of the East Harrisburg Building and Loan Asso- ciation. In his politics he is a Republican, and has served as a school director one term from the Ninth ward, and also as assessor of the same ward. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Heptasophs. Mr. Potteiger was married, in 1858, to Miss Rebecca Allbright, daughter of Henry All- bright, in Lower Paxton township, who died June 14,1893, leaving only one child, Emma O, wife of Wesley Hoover, of Harrisburg. He is a member of the Thirteenth Street Lu- theran church, of which he has also served as treasurer. He also served as an elder and secretary of the council of the Memorial Lutheran church, and was one of the organ- izers of that congregation. Etter, Calvin, was born in Newport, Perry county, Pa., in December, 1835. He is a son of the late Henry H. and Mary (Shaffner) Etter. Henry H. Etter was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He was for along time engaged in boating on the canal. For many years he was proprietor of the Warm Springs Hotel, Warm Springs, Perry county. He was fur a time employed under the United states Government, in the Agricul- tural Department at Washington, D. C. Alter an active and useful life, he died in Philadelphia in 1890. His wife, Mary Shaffner, was born in Harrisburg. and died in that city in 1865. Their children are: Ellen, wife of Jesse S. Butts, of Newport, Perry county; Calvin : Sarah, wife <>f Francis Wilcox, of San Diego. Cal., and Mary, wife of Ritzel Shattick, of Philadelphia. Calvin Etter was reared on the farm in Perry county. He had the opportunities, which the common schools afford the busy farmer's boy, and his subsequent life shows that he made good use of them. The close of school days found him well-informed, disciplined and prepared for practical work. His natural tastes led him to prefer agri- cultural pursuits in early life, but at the age of twenty he forsook the farm and be- came clerk in a general store. Here he spent several years, becoming in that time thoroughly familiar with mercantile busi- ness. In 1864 he began business on his own ac- count in Harrisburg. He opened a grocery store, and has since been in the business since that date. With perhaps one excep- tion, he is now the oldest grocer in the city. Mr. Etter has a combination of the qualities which make a successful merchant. He is systematic and methodical, able to lay out liis plans and to give assiduous attention to the minutest details in their execution. He is alert and enterprising, and always abreast of the times. Always having his own business well in hand, he has time, as well as inclination, to interest himself in so- cial and general movements intended to promote the development ami growth of the city. In social life he is a model gentleman, mndest and always approachable. His suc- cess, the result of his accurate judgment, keen insight and absolute adherence to prin- ciple, is as honorable as it is large and envi- able. Mr. Etter was married in Harrisburg, in April, 1865, to Helen Marshall, of Perry county. They have had four children, one of whom died in infancy. Their living children are: Carrie, wife of Harry S. Kelly, wood and coal dealer, a sketch of whom ap- pears elsewhere in this volume; Charlie Ross, a salesman in his father's store, and Mary Grace. Mr. Etter is a Republican. He has repre- sented the Fifth ward of Harrisburg in common council for two terms, and in se- lect council one term. May, John K., grocer, was born in York county, Pa.. December I s . L837. He is a son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Kirk) May, natives of York county, and farmers. He was reared in York county ami educated in the public schools. He learned bricklaying. — ] — «,; — t^. 1 1.,,., i-Km™ in 1862 worked U this date and coming to Harrisburg in 1 as a journeyman until lis "J. > 634 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OP EDI A he and Thomas Stephenson entered into partnership as contractors; this partnership continued one year. In 1873 he formed a partnership with George E. Reed, which lasted until Mr. Reed's death, in 1893. They erected many fine public and private build- ings in the city. In 1877 they engaged in the grocery business on Market street, near Third. In 1886 they began the manufac- ture of pressed and hand-made brick, and do an extensive business in that line. In 1878 Mr. May went into the retail coal business, in which he has since continued. He was also, from 1872 to 1890, in the retail cigar and tobacco trade. He is a stockholder in the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works, the East Har- risburg Passenger Railway Company, the Harrisburg Trust Company, the Harrisburg Shoe Company, and the Capital City Shoe Company, of Harrisburg. He is active in the Republican party. He served six con- secutive years on the school board, repre- senting the Ninth ward. He was married in 1865 to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William Mahon, of Harrisburg. They have five children : Margaret, Mrs. Cornelius Shope, of Harrisburg; Nora, Mrs. William Stroup, of Reading, Pa.; Charles, Theodore, and Queenie. Mr. May and his family attend the Lutheran church. Umberger, Henry L., was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 16, 1842. He is a son of John and Margaret (Lingle) Umberger, both deceased. His father was a native of Dauphin county; his mother of Berks. The greater part of their lives was passed in Dauphin county. Of their ten children, six are living : Obadiah, of Lewistown, Mifflin county, Pa.; John, of Hoernerstown, Pa.; Margaret, wife of Wil- liam S. Hettrick, of Harrisburg; Hannah, wife of Daniel Bennewitz, of East Hanover township ; Henry L., and Michael, residing near Taylorsville, 111. Henry L. Umberger attended the public schools of his native township, but his school days were cut short by the necessity of an early beginning of efforts to earn a livelihood. He was engaged in various occupations be- fore he reached manhood. He learned the milling business and was occupied in it for eight years; four years of this time he operated his own mill in East Hanover town- ship. About 1877 he removed to Harris- burg, and in 1879 established his present business. In February, 1862, he enlisted in company K, Ninety-third regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, and served eighteen months. Dur- ing this time he, with his regiment, partici- pated in the battles of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania Court House. In the latter engagement he was wounded in the left leg and conveyed to the hospital. At the close of the war he was discharged from the hos- pital and returned to East Hanover. He was married at the Union Water Works, Lebanon county, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Polly Sheffey, the former deceased, the latter still living at the advanced age of eighty and residiug in Leba- non. Of their three children, one died an infant; the others are : Ellen and Katie. In political views Mr. Umberger is a staunch Republican. He and his family attend the Reformed church. Miller, William F., was born in York, Pa., October 25, 1842. He is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Beck) Miller, who were both na- tives of York county. His father was a well- known stock dealer in York county, where he spent the greater part of his life. The family consisted of eight children, four of whom still survive, namely : Henry O, a stock dealer, residing in Pittsburgh, Pa.; William F., Robert, and Sarah. William F. was educated in the public schools of his native place, and after completing his edu- cation he learned the trade of a printer. In 1861 he removed to Harrisburg, where he worked at his trade for the following twenty years. He subsequently held a position in the Harrisburg postoffice for six years, and in 1887 he engaged in the grocery business. He was married, in Harrisburg, November 2, 1871, to Cavilla Stroh, daughter of Benjamin and Priscilla Stroh, who were among the early settlers of Dauphin county. There have been born to them four children, one of whom died in infancy. The children living are : Irene O, Bradford, and Mabel. Mr. Miller is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Artisans. In po- litical views he is a Republican. He and his family attend the Lutheran church. He is a liberal and public-spirited citizen. Smith, Wilson 0., grocer, was born in Lower Allen township, Cumberland county, Pa., April 21, 1843 ; son of John A. and DACI'IIIX COUNTY. 635 Barbara (Sherbane) Smith, both deceased. The parents were both natives of Cumber- land county, where they spent their lives. The father died at the advanced age of eighty-four years. They had seven children, four of whom are living: Catherine, widow of the late George Oyster; John A., Henry H., and Wilson 0. By a subsequent mar- riage there is one son living, George Smith. Wilson 0. received his primary education in the public schools of his native township and subsequently attended the White Hall Academy in Cumberland county. In March, 1861, he enlisted in company II, Seventh Pennsylvania volunteer reserve, which became the Thirty -sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and participated in the following battles: Dramsville, Va., Mecbanicsville, Gaines' Mills, Charles City, New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Plains of Manassas, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg, in which last named battle he received a gun- shot wound in the breast and was confined in the hospital at Washington, D. C, for three months, from which he was discharged as convalescent June 29, 1863, and was at- tached to company B, Fourth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, as second lieuten- ant, and subsequently promoted to first lieu- tenant. He served in this regiment and position three months and was then detailed on recruiting service at Harrisburg for six months, at the expiration of which time he was promoted to captain and attached to company I), Two Hundred and First Penn- sylvania volunteers, in which position he served until the close of the war, being mustered out in 1865. After his discharge he returned to Cumberland county, where he remained at home one year, and in .the spring of 1866 came to Harrisburg. lie became salesman in the dry goods store of Bowman & Co., and afterwards was emploved in the same capacity by Coover A- Co.! until July 26, ISSN, at" which date he embarked in the grocery business on his own account, in which he has been con- tinuously and successfully engaged since that date. Mr. Smith was married, in Har- risburg, December 16, 1869, to Miss Ange- line A. Porter, daughter of James and Isa- bella (Campbell) Porter, to whom have been bom thnc children : Romaine A.. J. Porter, and Isabella J. Mr. Smith is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in the Mechanicsburg Lodge, No. 302, Perse- verance Chapter, No. 21, and Pilgrim Com- mandery, No. 11, of Harrisburg ; also of Har- risburg Council, R. S. E. and S. Masters; and of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, 1. 0. 0. F., Harrisburg. He is also an active mem- ber of Post No. 58, G. A. R,, of the Union Veteran Legion and of the Improved Order of Heptasophs. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the Pine Street Prebyterian church. Ruby, Chaklks W., grocer, was born at Duncannon, Pa., August 22, 1813 ; son of Daniel and Rebecca Ruby, both deceased. The father was a native of Perry county, where he spent his entire life. In his earlier life he owned and operated a large tannery, and later engaged in the iron business at Duncannon, where he died. The mother was born in Lancaster and after her mar- riage resided in Perry county until her death. They had four children, three of whom are living: Margaret, wife of Col. Roswell Shortel, residing in Youngstown, Ohio; Mary, widow of Irwin Chisholm, residing in Harrisburg, and Charles W.; Augustus, died at Youngs- town, Ohio, in 1S67, from the effects of dis- ease incurred while serving in the defense of his country. Charles W. was reared in his native town and received his education in the public schools. He then learned the trade of nail manufacturing with the Dun- cannon Iron and Nail Manufacturing Com- pany, and was in the service of the com- pany for over forty years. In March. 1S89, he removed to Harrisburg and embarked in the grocery business, in which he has been engaged since that time. In 1863 he en- listed in company K, Third Pennsylvania volunteer artillery, in which he served for twenty-six months, and was discharged at Philadelphia, in 1865, after which he re- turned to his native town and resumed work at his trade. Mr. Ruby was married in Wheatfield township, Perry county, March 25, 1870, to Anna J. Ebersole, daughter of John and Susanna Ebersole, both deceased. There have been born to them three chil- dren : John I., Maud H., and .Mary ML .Mr. Ruby is an active member of Lieut. William Allison Post,(i. A. P.. Duncannon, Pa. In politics he is a Republican. He ami his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. 636 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Enders, I. T., grocer, 1801 North Sixth street, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Enders, Jackson township, August 31, 1843. He is a son of George and Susanna (Fetterboff) Enders. The first of the family to settle in the county was John Enders, a German, who entered a tract of land in Jackson township, and became one of the prominent farmers of his day. He died at the age of forty-six and his son John succeeded to his estate. George Enders, son of the last-named John Enders, was born in 1809, and died in Jackson township. He was a prominent member of the United Brethren church, and one of its trustees. He served as supervisor of his township. His wife died in 1882. They had sixteen children : William H., of Upper Paxton ; Uriah F., of Penbrook ; George W., of Enders; Samuel E., of Enders; I. T.; Israel, 0., of Fisherville ; Sarah, Mrs. Joseph Seiders, of Williamstown ; Daniel N., of Williamstown ; Benjamin F., of Enders; Levi J., M. D., of Williamstown ; Isabella, Mrs. Joseph Knouff, of Enders ; Edward A., of Harrisburg ; four children are deceased. I. T. Enders was reared and educated in Jackson township. He was occupied in farming until about 1883, when he removed to Harrisburg and engaged in the grocery business, in which he has since continued. He enlisted, February 24, 1864, in company E, Ninth regiment, Pennsylvania, cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He is a Republican. He served two terms as justice of the peace, resigning at the end of the second term to remove to Harrisburg. He was elected poor director in 1879, and re-elected in 1882. In 1894 he was elected to the board of control of Harrisburg, and has since served as a member of that body. He is chairman of the committee on sup- plies, and is also on the teachers committee. He belongs to the I. 0. 0. F. He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary E., daughter of James Bowman, of Jackson township. He has three children : Rev. Emanuel A., pastor of the Presbyterian church, of Conway, Iowa, graduate of Omaha Theological Seminary ; Minnie N, wife of Harry E. Whitmoyer, of Harrisburg, and Robert A. Mr. Enders and his wife are members of the Reily Street United Breth- ren church. the late John and Rebecca (Martin) Stewart. The Stewart family are of Scotch ancestry, the grandfather of John M. having been born in Scotland. He emigrated to this country at an earty date and finally settled in Cumberland county, Pa., where he reared his family, and was prominently identified with the early history of the county. He was a farmer and a leading and progressive man among farmers and men of business. The mother was of Irish descent, and was born in Shiremanstown, Cumberland county. She now resides at Newville, Cumberland county. Their children are as follows : Jennie H, widow of the late Hugh Gamble, residing in Harrisburg ; John M.; Carrie R.; Laura C, wife of J. B. Livingston, of Har- risburg; Margaret L.; Nettie, wife of William Nevin ; Susan E., died December 9, 1895, wife of James M. Early, who died January 6, 1896, and Mary E., died April 25, 1881. John M. Stewart grew to manhood in his native township. Farm work demanded so much of his time that he could only partially avail himself of school advantages. He was occupied in farming until 1871, when he re- moved to Harrisburg. He was salesman in the hardware business for four years and in the grocery business for seven years. Since June,' 1892, he has successfully conducted the grocery business on his own account. He was married in Philadelphia, Septem- ber, 1876, to Mary A., daughter of the late Johnston and Sarah Stevenson. They have no children. Mr. Stewart is an active mem- ber of the Knights of St. John and Malta, No. 106, of Harrisburg, and of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. His political views have always been Republican, but he votes for men rather than for party. He and his wife are members of the Covenant Pres- byterian church. Stewart, John M., grocer, Harrisburg, was born in Mifflin township, Cumberland county, Pa., October 9, 1844. He is a son of Althouse, Reuben H, grocer, was born in Berks county, Pa., February 3, 1845 ; son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Herbine) Alt- house, natives of Berks county. The father came to Dauphin count}' in the spring of 1845, and engaged in farming in Susque- hanna township. He was a prominent member of the Reformed church. His death occurred April 16, 1861, and that of his wife in 1880. They reared three chil- dren : Reuben H; Ella, unmarried, and George B., of Philadelphia. Reuben H, was reared on the farm in Susquehanna township and attended the district school of DA l I'll IX COUNTY. 637 the locality. After the death of his father he conducted the farm, and also took up tin- dairy business, in which he continued four- teen years. In 1881 he removed to Bedford, Monroe county, Mich., and was there en- gaged in farming for seven years, after which he returned to Harrisburg, and in 1888 established his present business. He holds membership in the Odd Fellows fra- ternity, and in the Knights of the Golden Eagle. In politics he is a Republican, and while in Michigan, served six years as a school trustee. Mr. Althouse was married, in 1S66, to Miss Frances Rudy, daughter of Joseph Rudy, of Harrisburg, and to them have been born eight children: Frank, drug- gist, in Harrisburg; Carrie; Harry B.; R. Edward, with his brother R. H.; Frances (Mrs. George Swab), of Harrisburg; Joseph, Ella and Delanor. Mr. Althouse is a mem- ber of the German Reformed church. Langlotz, Martin, merchant, was born in the province of Saxony, September 9, 1846. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Langlotz. His parents came to this country when he was nine years old, and, after living one year in Boston, removed to Allegany county, ' Md., where they spent the remainder of their lives. They are both deceased. They had nine children. Martin Langlotz spent his early life in the Maryland home and attended the free schools of his adopted country. In 1872 he removed to Harrisburg, where for the past twenty-four years he has conducted a grocery, provision and notion store. Amid the numerous changes which have taken place among the businessmen and firms of Harrisburg, Mr. Langlotz has held steadily on his way. His continuance in business with growing suc- cess demonstrates his business ability and the solidity of his character. He was mar- ried, in York county, Pa., to Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Boesch, natives of Germany, and residents of York, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Langlotz have had two children, one of whom died in infancy. The living child is Bransby F. In political views Mr. Langlotz holds with the Democratic party. He attends the Lutheran church. LlKEN, THOMAS, was born in ('olerainc, county Derry, Ireland, February 7. I s 17. He is a son of the late Thomas and Letitia (Hill) Liken. ; The elder Thomas Likjen was also a native of Coleraine. When a young man, before railroads wen.' constructed, he was engaged in carrying freight to Belfast by dray. He afterwards became a whole- sale dealer in provisions, ami in his later years bad his son Oliver as his partner in thebusiness. His political view- were Demo- ' cratic. He was a member of the Presbyte- rian church. He died at the advanced age of eighty-two years. His wife, Letitia Hill, also a native of Coleraine, died at the age of forty-three. They had nine children, of whom seven are living: William, John, Thomas, Margaret, Matilda, Mary and Oliver. Thomas Liken, the subject of this sketch, was the youngest of the family. He attended the schools of his native town until he was thirteen years old, and received a very fair education. In 1860 he took a position as assistant clerk in the Coleraine market. After this he was employed by two Scotch- men, George and James Rogerson, in their grocery store. He remained with them one year, and then accepted a place with Mr. Irvin in the business of shipping butter and eggs. He was in this situation for a num- ber of years. His next employment was with Mr. Huey, shipper of all kinds of grain, with whom he remained for a few years. In 1S67 he came to America to visit his brothers, who were in business as bakers and confectioners. His brother, John H, admit- ted him to partnership, which lasted several years. Upon its dissolution he went to New York City and established himself in the grocery business, which he carried on for a number of years. At the earnest solicitation of J. A. Slentz, of Harrisburg, dealer in Hour and feed, he closed out his business in New York anil returned to Harrisburg as book- keeper and salesman for Mr. Slentz. At the end of six months he boughl out thebusi- ness of Mr. Slentz and removed to his pres- ent location, 1322 North Sixth street, where he now deals in groceries, confectionery and Hour and feed, lb- is successful in busim and is highly esteemed by all who know him as a man of worth and enterprise. Mr. Liken is director in various associations in Harrisburg. lb- is chairman of the build- ing committee of Bloomington, III., and i< very highly regarded by the committee. In [relaud he was connected with several so< ties. Hispolitical views are Democratic. Mi-. Liken has been twice married. By the first marriage he had two children: Mary, who died at the age of lour months 638 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and six days, and William EL, who died, aged two months and thirteen days. Mr. Liken's second wife was Miss Eliza, daughter of Casper H. and Mary L. Dustman, of Get- tysburg, Pa. He is a consistent member of Pine Street Presbyterian church and be- longs to James McCormick's Bihle class. In his native country Mr. Liken taught a large Bible class. Keeney, Martin L., grocer, Harrisburg, was born in Tuscarora township, Bradford county, Pa., August 23, 1848. He is a son of the late Luther and Arietta (Camp) Keeney. He was brought up on the farm and edu- cated at the district schools in his township. He was engaged until 1892 in farming in Tuscarora township, where he still owns a well cultivated farm. In 1892 he sought a change of residence and occupation. He re- linquished farming and came to Harrisburg, and in January, 1896, embarked in the grocery business in that city. Mr. Keeney was married, October 15, 1873, to Isabella C, daughter of William and Mary (Watson) Bergstresser, referred to in another place in this volume. They have one son, William Luther. Mr. Keeney has served as town commis- sioner, school director, and inspector of Tus- carora township. He is a member of Wyom- ing Lodge, No. 238, K. of P., of Wyoming county, Pa. In his political views he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of Zion Lutheran church. Clement Studebaker spent his youth in his native township. He attended the public schools until he reached the age of fourteen. In 1865 he removed with his parents to Mechanicsburg, Pa., where he completed his education in the Cumberland Valley Insti- tute of that place. He first made an engage- ment as traveling salesman, which continued until 1872. In February of that year he engaged in the grocery business in Harris- burg, which he has successfully conducted since that time. He is one of the solid busi- ness men of the city. He was married in Harrisburg, January 9, 1887, to Margaret, daughter of George W. and Sarah (Ebersole) Barnes. They have no children. Mr. Studebaker belongs to the Harrisburg Board of Trade. He is an active member of the Heptasophs. In political views he is a straight Republican. He and his wife attend the Pine Street Presbyterian church. Studebaker, Clement, was born in Fair- view township, York county, Pa., December 26, 1851. He is a son of the late Jacob and Nancy (Mohler) Studebaker. Jacob Stude- baker was born in Adams county, Pa. He was a farmer. For some years after his mar- riage he lived in Cumberland county, Pa., but returned to York county and spent the remainder of his life. He died in Fairview township, York county. July 20, 1855. He married Nancy Mohler, of Cumberland county, who survives him and resides in Har- risburg. One of their nine children died in infancy. The others are: Daniel, died July 12, 1855; Sarah, wife of Dr. Simon Landis, of Lancaster, Pa., died May 29, 1854 ; John, residing in Minneapolis, Minn.; Eliz- abeth, wife of Samuel Flickinger, of Harris- burg ; Henry, died March 8. 1867 ; Nancy, Harrisburg; Jacob, living in Salt Lake City, and Clement. Orth, Fred. J., was born in Harrisburg, January 6, 1854; son of Leonard and Bar- bara (Schlayer) Orth. Both parents are na- tives of Germany and came in their child- hood to Harrisburg. The father was a car- penter, and worked at his trade until his death in 1879. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and an active worker in all branches of religious and benevolent enterprises. The mother is still living and in good health, at the age of seventy-seven years, residing in the farmhouse in which she lived for forty-five years. They had eleven children. Those living are: Henry, wife of Christian Morganthaler, of Harris- burg; Charles; Margaret; J. Fred. and Henry, twins, the latter secretary to the superin- tendent of the Danville Insane Asylum ; George L.; Rebecca, a teacher in the Harris- burg public schools; and J. Andrew, postal clerk on the Pennsylvania railroad. J. Fred, was reared and educated in his native city, where he spent his life. When thirteen years of age he began business as a clerk in a general store, and after four years of this ser- vice became an apprentice in the trade of printer in the State printing office, where he worked for eleven years. In 1884 he em- barked in the grocery business, which he has conducted for eleven years with gratify- ing success, securing a large and profitable trade. Mr. Orth was married, in Harris- burg, March 23, 1881, to Miss Nellie Spicer, daughter of Charles A. and Nancy Spicer, to DAcnnx COUNTY. G39 whom has been born one son, Charles L. Mr. Orth is a member of the Heptasophs, and in his political views is a Prohibitionist. He is a member of the Salem Reformed church, in which he is an elder and the superintendent of the Sunday-school. Fisher, Wesley, grocer, was born in Yocumtown, York county, Pa., May 23, 1855 ; son of Martin and Leah (Spangler) Fisher, natives of that county. The father was a farmer in York county, and was of German ancestr}'. The family has lived in the Fishing Creek Valley over a hundred years. David Fisher, their ancestor, was one of the original owners of the canal. Wesley was reared in York county and edu- cated in the township schools and in the Millersville State Normal School. Fie spent one year in California, but not being pleased with the country returned to Harrisburg and clerked in a grocery store. In 1879 he es- tablished a business in that line of his own on Ninth street. He purchased the property of George W. Brinton,on the corner of Pace and Dock streets, where he conducted business five years, after which he sold the property to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and went to Canton, Ohio, where he engaged in business. He returned the same year and established himself in his present location, No. 1*28 Dock street, and has since continued in business at that place. Mr. Fisher is a Republican and was elected member of the school board from the First ward in 1892, and elected for a second term to the same office in 1895, serving in the board on the finance and teachers committees. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.: Perseverance Chapter, No. 21; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, and Lulu Temple, of Philadelphia; and is also a member of John Harris ( louncil, Jr. (). U. A. M.,of Harrisburg. Mr. Fisher was married, in 1884, to Miss Lottie Winand, daughter of William Winand, of Harrisburg. Their children are: Daisy W.. Mar^' E., Charles Wesley, Clarence, deceased. Pearl E.,and Clyde E. The family are mem- bers of the Vine street Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Fisher has served on the board of stewards and as superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Sunday- school. felfinger, the former a native of Dauphin, and the latter a native of Lebanon count} - , of German ancestry. The father was a cab- inet maker and noted for his superior work- manship. The parents removed to Harris- burg in 1859, and were continuous residents of the city until their death. They had thirteen children, three of whom died in childhood, five died shortly after reaching maturity and five are living: Catherine, wife of W. B. Allen, residing in Martinsville, Clark county. 111.; Mary, wife of Benjamin Brightbill, residing in Harrisburg; Annie, widow of the late John Belford, residing in Renovo, Pa.; David H., and Edward A. Ed- ward A. was reared to manhood in Harris- burg and received his education in the city schools. He began business for himself, when he was twelve years old, as a newsboy and subsequently learned the trade of printer in the office of B. F. Meyers. After completing his apprenticeship he worked four years as a journeyman in the State printing office and then relinquished his trade and on February 19, 1881, embarked in the grocery business, in which he has been successfull}' engaged for fifteen years, having for the past three years occupied his new and convenient quarters. Mr. Heffel- finger was married in Harrisburg, August 15, 1878, to Sarah E. Garverich, daughter of Eliasand Rebecca (Orth) Garverich, to whom have been born two children: Edna Ger- trude and Ruth Minerva. In his political views he is a Republican and has served on the school board. He is a member of Rob- ert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. efc A. M. He and his wife are members of Christ Lutheran church, of which he is a trustee and leader of the choir. Hepfelpinger, Edward A., grocer, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., August 18, 1856; son of David and Maria (Auginbaugh) Hef- Harris, Samuel H., grocer, Harrisburg, was born near Duncannon, Perry county, Pa., December 23, 1855. He is a son of ( !as- tleberry and Catherine (Cams) Harris. His parents were born in Perry county, and were of Scotch and Irish ancestry. The father was a prosperous farmer: he died October 25, 1879, aged seventy-two. His wife sur- vives him, and resides on the homestead farm in Perry county; she was born Janu- ary 10, 1820. They had six children, four of whom are living: (1) Mary J., horn Sep- tember I, 1N40, wife of George K. Jones, of Harrisburg; they were married in Duncan- non, December 24. 1872, and have two chil- dren. Arthur, born October 29, 1873, died 640 BIO GRAPHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA June 30, 1891, and Burt Andrews, born Julv 15, 1876; (2) Gainor S.j born November 24, ■ 1848, died December 24, 1889 ; (3) Hannah A., bora February 2, 1851, widow of the late George Lickle, of Perry county ; they were married in Bloomfield, Perry county, and have three children, Clara Jane, George Cas- key, and Chester Harris ; (4) Samuel H; (5) David C, born September 13, 1859, retail shoe dealer of Duncannon ; he married Miss Carrie Froehlich, December 27, 1892 ; they have one child, Mabel F., born March 27, 1896; (6) a son who died in infancy, un- named. This Harris family is supposed to be descended from the founder of Harris- burg. Samuel H. Harris was reared a farmer boy in a comfortable home, enjoying the ad- vantages of a good district school during winter months. He was engaged in farm- ing until he was nineteen. He learned car- pentry, and followed his trade until 1888. Since April 1 of that year he has been in his present business. He was married, in Duncannon, January 14, 1886, to Gertrude E., daughter of John and Margaret E. (Thompson) Beck, born in Luthersburg, Clearfield county, Pa., August 9,1868. They have three children: Clar- ence D., born February 2, 1887; Merle Francis, February 25, 1892; and Ethel Kathryn, January 9, 1895. Mr. Harris is liberal in his political views. He and his wife are members of the Cove- nant Presbyterian church. John Beck, the father of Mrs. Harris, was bora in Centre county, Pa., May 7, 1824, and is of German ancestry. He was an under- taker and a prominent resident of Luthers- burg for many years ; but for the past twelve years he has been an honored resident of Perry county. His wife, Margaret Thomp- son, was born in Clearfield county, Septem- ber 25, 1829, and died in Luthersburg, where she had spent her life, October 9, 1874. They had five children, three of whom are living : Boyd Quigle ; Clarissa A., wife of Stewart Council, died March 11, 1877, leaving five children; Mary Ellen, died in infancy; George W., and Gertrude Emma, Mrs. Har- ris. Palmer, Lafayette, was born in Golds- boro, York county, Pa., December 13, 1857. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Wire) Palmer, both deceased. Both were natives of York county, and of German ancestry. They had ten children, of whom seven are living: Susan, wife of John Herr; George, William, John, Jeannette, Michal Lucinda, and Lafayette. Lafayette Palmer spent his early life in his native town. He attended the public school during the winter months and worked in his father's cooper shop in the summer. At the age of sixteen he entered the blast furnaces at Newport, Pa., and filled the position of stationary engineer for two years. During the next two years he was employed as engi- neer at the Pennsylvania Steel Works, Steel- ton, Pa. He then went to Pittsburgh, Pa., and assisted in building the Braddock Blast Furnaces ; for two years he was employed in these works as engineer. From Pittsburgh he went to Albany and was employed as engineer in the blast furnaces at that place for eighteen months. During the four years following he was again employed at the Steel Works, Steelton, at frog and switch making. He was employed at the same work at Car- lisle, Pa., for the next three years, after which he again returned to Steelton and worked for one year at frog and switch making for the Pennsylvania Steel Works. In 1888 he aban- doned the shop and went into the grocery business in Harrisburg, and has successfully conducted the business since that date. He was married in Harrisburg, October 25, 1883, to Florence, daughter of Jacob and Mary Galager, of Harrisburg. Of their four children, two died in infancy; the survivors are Amelia B. and Ruth. Mr. Palmer is the inventor of several pat- ented articles, among which is a funnel and measure combined ; another is a boiler tube cleaner; and another, a frog for railroad tracks. He is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F.; of Egyptian Commandery, No. 114, K. of M., and of Harrisburg Coun- cil, Jr. 0. U. A. M. His political views are Republican. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Palmer stands high in the estimation of the general public. By energy and perseverance he has built up a large and steadily increasing busi- ness. Hutton, George J., grocer, was bora in Harrisburg, Pa., June 17, 1858. He is a son of Franklin A. and Mary E. (Utz) Hutton. His father was a regular graduated physician and practiced in Harrisburg. He went to Brazil in 1868, at the request of the Brazilian DACi'inx corxrr. 641 government, to treat yellow fever patients. He died in that country in 1S72. George J. Hutton was educated in the public schools. He found employment in an iron mill. In 1S7S he enlisted in the regular army of the United Stales and served for live years. He was stationed in Washington and Idaho Ter- ritories. He was discharged from the army with the rank of quartermaster sergeant. Daring his term he served four years and five months as a non-commissioned officer. In 1883 he returned to Harrisburg and en- gaged in the grocery business, in which lie has since continued. He is Republican in politics. In 1892 he was elected to the board of water commissioners and was re-elected in 1895. lie is a member of the Knights of Malta and of the Royal Arcanum, He was married, in Middletown, December 9, 1883, to Miss Ella S. Nagle, daughter of Emanuel Nagle, of Middletown, Pa. He has two children, George W. and James Nagle. His wife is a member of the Lutheran church. church. Mr. Fortney is a man of integrity and high moral character, as is evidenced by his high standing in business and social circles. Fortney, Sylvester T., was born in Mid- dletown, Dauphin county, Pa., June 23, 1858. He is a son of the late Theodore Sylvester and Margaret P. (Walbom) Fort- ney. His parents were honored residents of Middletown until 1866. The} 7 then removed to Harrisburg, where the father died in 1875. Since 1893 the mother has resided in Youngs- town, Ohio. Their children are: Rufus C., residing in Youngstown; Sylvester T., John W , and Ethel E., residing in Youngstown. Sylvester T. Fortney was eight years old when his parents came to Harrisburg, and this city has ever since been his residence, lie was educated in the city schools and afterwards became a clerk in the grocery business. Subsequently he was in a gentle- man's furnishing store, and later still re- turned to the grocery business. In 18S3 he embarked in that business in connection with William A. Morehead, under the firm name of Fortney & Morehead. This part- nership was dissolved August 11, 1887, since which time Mr. Fortney has conducted the business entirely m his own interest. He was married, in Harrisburg, September 14, 1893, to Lizzie I., daughter of Frank and Lavinia Putt.of Harrisburg. They have no children. lie is an active member of Hope Fire Company, No. 2, and also of Hie Fire- men's Beneficial Association. His political views are decidedly Democratic. He ami his wife attend the Pine Street Presbvterian Van Camp, William L., grocer, was born in Newport, Perry county, Pa., August 28, 1858; son of the late James and Rebei (Potter) Van Camp. The parents were both natives of Perry county, the father having been born on the old Van Camp farm, on the banks of the Juniata river; the mother near Montgomery's Ferry. The father was a harness maker and was engaged in that occupation until his death, April 29, 1881. The mother is still living and resides in Harrisburg. Of their three children, Will- iam L. is the only one living, two having died in infancy. William L. attended the schools in his native county until he was twelve years old, when he came with his parents to Harrisburg, where he completed his educa- tion in the city high school and in the Har- risburg Business College. He worked in the store with his father until he was twenty- one years old. The three following years he was employed by the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company, and on March 15, 1883, en- gaged in the grocery business for himself. He was married in Harrisburg, September 26, 1889, to Miss Sarah Alice, daughter of Jeremiah H. and Elizabeth (Woodcock) Crownshield, born in Harrisburg, October 6, 1865. They have no children. Mr. Van Camp is a member of Phoenix Lodge, No. 59, K. of P.; Egpytian Commandery, No. 114, K. of M., and of Capital City Council, No. 327, Jr. 0. U. A. M. In his political views Mr. Van Camp is a Republican. He and his wife attend the Messiah Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Van Camp is a mem- ber. Foerster, George, grocer, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., September 16, 1858; son >>( George and Catherine (Klein) Foerster. The father was born in Bavaria, near Bogrenth, and the mother in Wurtemberg, Germany. The parents came to America and settled in Harrisburg. The father found his first em- ployment in this country with the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company, and subsequently worked in the present McCormick stone quarries. In I860 he engaged in the gro- cery business on Bare street, in which he continued until 187 s . and has since then been retired from active business. During 642 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the war he served a short time with the State militia. In politics Mr. Foerster is a Democrat. His children are: Elizabeth, Mrs. F. W. Coover, of Harrisburg, and George. He is a member of St. Michael's German Lutheran church, in which he has been a trustee for many years. George received his education in the pub- lic schools and in Seller's Academy. He subsequently took a course in the State Nor- mal School at Millersville, from which he was graduated in 1878. He then taught school one term at Dorrence, Luzerne county, and two terms at Tabor, Pa. In 1881 he succeeded to his father's business, and in 1888 moved to his present location, No. 540 Race street. Mr. Foerster is a stock- holder in the Harrisburg Traction Company, and in the Harrisburg Trust Company, and is the president, and one of the organizers of the William Penn Building and Loan Asso- ciation. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, F. & A. M. In jjolitics he is a Democrat. Mr. Foerster was married in 1884, to Miss Annie P. Fairlamb, of Dela- ware county. They have two children : Annie K. and Frederick F. The family attend the Zion Lutheran church. board and borough assessor, of Goldsboro. He is connected with the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities at Goldsboro. He at- tends the Second Church of God. Good, George, grocer, was born in Fair- view township, York county, Pa., May 30, 1859 ; son of the late Peter and Catherine (Zorger) Good. The parents spent their whole life in York county. The father was a farmer and died in 1891. The mother died in 1884. They had nineteen children, of whom fourteen are living: Sarah, Elias, Peter, John, Daniel, David, Caroline, Anna, Margaret, Jane, Emma, Matilda, Elizabeth and George. George, when he was eight years old, removed with his parents to the village of Yocumtown, in the same county, where he attended the public schools. He served for eight years as a clerk in a general store and in 1884 engaged in business for himself at Goldsboro, on the line of the Northern Central railroad, where he con- tinued successfully until 1893, when he re- moved to Harrisburg and lias since con- ducted business in this city. Mr. Good was married at Goldsboro to Lottie Burger, daughter of John and Charlotte Burger, of Goldsboro, to whom have been born three children, one of whom died in infancy. The survivors are Amy and George. Mr. Good is a Liberal in his political views and has served as councilman, member of the school Enders, Amos E., grocer, Harrisburg, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 21, 1861. He is a son of Uriah F. and Catherine (Warner) Enders. His grandparents on his mother's side are natives of Dauphin county, and are still living, at an advanced age, in Jefferson township, Dauphin county. His parents are natives of Jackson township and resided there until 1870, since which date they have been honored residents of Susquehanna township. They live at Penbrook, where they are quietly and peacefully spending the afternoon of life. Five of their seven chil- dren are living : Amos E. ; Alfred R., of Lower Paxton township ; Joseph S., of Hos- pers, Iowa ; Pierce W., and Cora May, resid- ing with her parents. Amos E. Enders, at nine years of age, re- moved with his parents to Penbrook, Sus- quehanna township. He was there educated in the public schools and completed his studies in the Lebanon Valley College. Af- terwards he was a teacher in the public schools of Susquehanna township for twelve years. On November 12, 1892, he engaged in his present business. He was married, in Harrisburg, Janu- ary 10, 1889, to Miss Katie, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Forney) Booser. They have two children: Violet B., born October 9, 1891, and Esther May, born May 4, 1893. Mr. Enders served two terms as register and assessor of Susquehanna township. He is a member of Capital City Council, No. 327, Jr. 0. U. A M., and of Star of America Com- mandery, No. 113, K. of M. His political views are Republican. He and his wife at- tend the United Brethren church and the Church of God. Henry Booser, the father of Mrs. A. E. Enders, was born at Middletown, Dauphin county, February 9, 1842, a son of Louis and Peggy (Weaver) Booser, who both died dur- ing his childhood. He was a farmer boy until he was sixteen j'ears old, receiving a limited education in the public schools. On the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in company I, Ninety-third regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served two years, and was discharged on account of disability. In July, 1864, he enlisted in the DACrUlN- COUNTY. C43 Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He took part in the battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, Va., and in the Seven Days' battle. When discharged from the army lie resumed his residence in Harrisburg and has for thirty years worked at his trade of shoemakingwith Forney Bros. He was married in Linglestown, Pa., in I860, to Sarah A., daughter of Henry and Sarah Forney, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Booser have had live children, four of whom survive: Kate, wife of A. E. Enders; Harry W., Charles E., and Blaine A. Lydia F. died, aged three years. Gould, George W., grocer, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg, May 11, 1868. He is a son of Christian and Rebecca (Craig) Gould. Christian Gould was born in Car- lisle, Pa. He lived in Harrisburg for many years and was connected with the Philadel- phia and Reading railroad as yard dispatcher. For some years he has been retired from active business. He was twice married. Of the first marriage there was one daughter, Catherine, now wife of William Banks, of Harrisburg. His second wife, Rebecca Craig, was born in Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa. The only child of this marriage is George W. George W. Gould has resided in Harris- burg all his life. He was educated in the city schools, and afterwards became sales- man in a grocery house; this position he held for about two years. He was then for eight years in the employ of the Philadel- phia and Reading Railroad Company as brakeman, fireman and engineer. He was one year with the Pennsylvania railroad as brakeman. In this service he met with an accident which made the amputation of one leg necessary, and was consequently com- pelled to abandon railroad work. In 1893 he engaged in the grocery business, which he still conducts with success. He was mar- ried, in Harrisburg September 20, 188S, to Frances, daughter of William and Mary Anderson, of Harrisburg. Mrs. Gould was born in Lancaster. Tliey have one daughter, Annie Rebecca. Mr. Gould is a member of Fulton Council, No. 35, 0. U. A. M., and St. John's Castle. No. 17, K. of M. C. He belongs to the Beneficial Society of the Pine Street Presbyterian church, which church lie and his wife attend. Hartman, Rupus A., grocer, was born in Mount Joy, Lancaster county, Pa., October 29, 1869; son of George W. and Elizabeth M. (Durboraw) Hartman. He attended the public school of his native township and completed his education at I lie Gettysburg Normal School. He was for four years em- ployed as a teacher in the public schools of Adams and Lancaster counties, and in 1891 removed to Harrisburg, where he was en- gaged as a salesman until 1893, at which date he embarked in his present business. He was married at Kingsdale, Adams county, in 1892, to Jennie Mehring, daughter of Samuel and Anna Mehring, by whom lie has one child, born January 31, 189G. Mr. Hartman is a member of Harrisburg Coun- cil, No. 106, O. U. A. M., and of the P. 0. S. of A. He is a Prohibitionist in politics and attends the Reformed church. Soei.l, John, butcher, was born in Mux- tone township, Berks county, Pa., July 1, 1855. He is a son of John and Catherine (Kripp) Soell. John Soell was born in Ger- many, where he was brought up, educated and married. Fie learned carpentry, and pursued that calling both in Germany and America. His wife, Catherine Kripp, was also a native of Germany. After their marriage they emigrated to this country. They remained some time and then returned to Germany, where Mrs. Soell died. They had fourteen children, seven of whom are living: Lizzie, wife of Abraham Natli : Kate, wife of W. A. Bats; Barbara, wife of W. S. Krause ; Mary, wife of G. Higes, de- ceased ; Frederick; Louisa, wife of a Mr. Weaver, and John. John Soell, Jr., received only a very lim- ited education, having .attended the public school of Berks county only seven weeks. He accompanied his parents on their return to Germany, and spent two years in the old country, during which his mother died. After this event he returned to America with his brother. He reached Harrisburg with only eighteen cents in bis pocket, a stranger and friendless. In some way lie obtained employment as a laborer under Mr. Hanshaw, at the ear works, and held this place for two years ; lie was then pro- moted to the position of foreman, and served in this capacity for one year. Previous to his promotion he attended the night school on Walnut street, under Prof. Fd wards, for one winter. Desiring to learn a trade, he 644 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA resigned his place as foreman in the car works and served an apprenticeship of three years at butchering with Mr. Jacob Olmer, at Pottsville, Pa. He worked at his trade there for some years and then returned to Harrisburg and worked a few months for Mr. Augustus Gohl. On March 28, 1892, Mr. Soell began business for himself. He opened a shop at 424 Walnut street, and continued there until April 1, 1895; he then removed to 428 Walnut street, where he is now car- rying on a large and profitable business. Mr. Soell was married, March 1, 1882, to Miss Christiana, daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Hersleman) Bink. They have no children. Mrs. Soell was born in 1846. Her parents were both natives of Germany. Her father was a tinsmith, and was subsequently engaged in mercantile business. Her mother died at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. They had six children, three of whom are living : Bar- bara, wife of Willing Eling, deceased : Henry, and Christiana, Mrs. Soell. Roumfort, Charles E., bread and cracker baker, was born at Chestnut Hill, Philadel- phia, Pa., November 30, 1828. He is the son of Augustus L. and Mary M. (Kline) Roumfort. His early life was spent in Philadelphia, and bis education was received in the public schools of that city. After completing his education he learned baking and has made it his occupation throughout his life. In 1853 he removed to Harrisburg and established himself in business in which he was continuously and successfully en- gaged until March, 1896, when he sold out and retired. He was married, in Philadel- phia, to Elizabeth Haas, born at Chestnut Hill, daughter of Mathias and Malinda Haas. They have three children : Mary, wife of W. F. Kunkle, residing in Philadelphia ; Victorine M., wife of M. Coover, residing in Harrisburg, and Augustus L. Augustus L. Roumfort was born in Har- risburg, January 30, 1866. He took the regular course of instruction in the city schools and also in the Commercial College. His education ended, he at once became con- nected with his father in business, in which he was actively employed until his father's retirement from business. The elder Mr. Roumfort is a Democrat. The family at- tend the Episcopal church. Templar, Joseph E., deceased, was born in Wellington, England, December 1, 1837 ; son of Joseph and Anna (Hancock) Templar. He had only slender educational advantages, which he improved to the utmost, but se- cured only a limited education. He learned the trades of wool sorter and baker, and came to America in 1857, locating in Harrisburg. He was foreman for General Roumfort for seven years, after which he removed to Car- lisle, Pa., where he carried on a bakery for two years, and then embarked in the grocery business in Harrisburg, corner of Fourth and Walnut streets, which he conducted for six- teen years, removing in 1887 to Thirteenth and Market streets. He died February 16, 1896. His political affiliation was with the Republican party, and he had always been a strong anti-slavery man and a warm friend of the colored race. Public office was not at- tractive to him, and he never accepted offi- cial positions, having served only on the elec- tion board. Mr. Templar was married to Miss Susan, daughter of Joseph D. Gallegher, of Harrisburg, by whom he had four chil- dren: Frank N., in hardware trade in Har- risburg; Harry W., printer, Harrisburg; Bertha, Mrs. Harry C. Young, Harrisburg, and IdaG. He was married, secondly, in 1876, to Miss Fannie M. Ferster, daughter of Ru- dolph Ferster, of Honey Brook, Chester county, Pa., by whom he had one child, Mary Alice. Mr. Templar was reared a Presbyte- rian, and first united with the Market Square Presbyterian church, but afterwards joined the Pine Street church of the same denomi- nation. He took an active interest in the Elder Street Presbyterian church, and was a teacher in the Sabbath-school many years. Butler, William A., baker, was born in Berkeley county, W. Va., July 28, 1852. He is a son of the late Dr. William H. and Sarah (Price) Butler. Dr. William H. But- ler was born in Berkeley county, W. Va., and was educated in his native county, where he also studied and practiced medi- cine. His wife, Sarah Price, was also born in Berkeley county, They had one son, William H. Dr. Butler died in 1862, and is survived by his wife, who resides with her son. William H. Butler, Jr., received a limited education, having attended the pub- lic schools of his native place until he was twelve years old, after which he worked for his mother for a time. Soon after leaving DAri'inx corxry. C45 school he secured a position as brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which he held for one year. He was afterwards employed for four years, off and on, in the ore mines. In 1809 Mr. Butler came to Harrisburg, where he secured employment in the rolling mill at Lochiel, and remained there some time. After his marriage, he was employed as teamster for a few months, after which he engaged in husiness for him- self. He leased the restaurant, corner of Cowden street and Strawberry avenue, where he carried on business for five years. In 1S90 he removed to No. 418 Market street, and opened the Temperance Hotel, known as the Windsor House ; he con- ducted it with success until January, 1896, when he removed to No. 1409 North Third street, and established a first class bakery. In all that pertains to the baker's craft, Mr. Butler is a recognized authority, being well- informed in the details and general scope of the -business. Mr. Butler was married, xVpril 27, 1873, to Miss Annie, daughter of Henry and Annie E. Wingert. They have four children : Minnie F. E., wife of John I. Pier- son ; Sarah K., Cora J., and Annie. Mr. Butler has been an active member of Lodge No. 68, I. 0. 0. F. for eight years. He is a Republican. The family are members of the First Baptist church, corner of Second and Pine streets. The parents of Mrs. But- ler were both natives of Germany, who came to this country in 1803 ; their occupation was farming. They had two children : Annie, Mrs. Butler, and Lizzie, Mrs. George Koch. The father died in 1859, aged forty-five years. Her mother still lives, at the age of seventy-one years, and resides in Williams- port, Pa. She is a member of the Reformed church. Stence, Benjamin F., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., on what is known as the Motter farm, December 12, 1800. He is a son of the late Samuel and Mary (Iloelstine)Stence. His paternal grandparents were natives of Dauphin county; the grandfather was a cabinet maker. His maternal grandparents were farmers. His father, Samuel Stence, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., October 16, 1830. He learned cabinet making and continued in this business until after his marriage, when he engaged in farming. He was married in 1800 to Miss Mary, daughter of Jacob Hoelstine, born January 7. L841. Of their five children, four are living ; Louis, Benjamin F.. Agnes and Lottie. Jacob died January 9, 1893, aged twenty-one. Mr. Samuel Stence was a Republican. He and his wife were members of the Bethel church. Mrs. Stence died in January, 1878, aged thirty-one. Benjamin F. Stence was reared a farmer boy and was educated in the common schools of Dauphin county. At the age of twelve he began to learn baking, and served an ap- prenticeship of twenty-one months with Mi-. Porter, of Dauphin, Pa. At the end of his apprenticeship he went to Newport, Perry county, Pa., and worked at his trade eighteen months for George E. Gas. After this he worked for one year in New York City. He enlisted in the United States army January 18, 1884, and was discharged May 21, 1884, on account of disability. He then worked at baking for three months. In October, 1885, he came to Harrisburg and worked for Mrs. Miller, on Paxton street, until she sold her bakery, when he found employment with Mr. Gebhard for one year. Prior to this he had been engaged for a year and a half in a pretzel bakery in Duncannon, Perry county, Pa. He was also employed by Mr. Gobi on Walnut street, and afterwards for three months by Christ Dapp on Third street. He was married, September 23, 1SS7, to Miss Ellen M., daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Beaver) Fickes. They had four chil- dren, one of whom is living, Clarissa E. Their deceased children are- Bessie, died August 10, 1888, aged three months and one day; Mary, died October 13, 1890, aged two months and five days, and an infant, un- named. Mr. Stence is a Republican. Benjamin Fickes, father of Mrs. Stence, was born in Dauphin county. He was a farmer and was married to a native of Dau- phin county. They had two daughters, Annie, wife of A. L. Gast,aud Ellen M., wb'e of B. F. Stence. Her parents reside in Perry county and are engaged in farming. Bell, George H., was born in Harrisburg, July 27, 1822; son of William and Elizabeth (Hutman) Bell. The father was a native of Northumberland county and moved to Bed- ford county, where he learned the trade of carpenter. He came to Harrisburg in 1818 ami worked on tin- Capitol building, then being erecteil. assisting in the construction of the stairways of ilia! edifice. 1 fe married the daughter of Mathias Hutman and pur- chased property on the corner of Second and 646 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Mulberry streets, where he lived until 1836, when he removed to Second and Chestnut streets, and spent there the remainder of his life. He abandoned carpenter work in 1824 or 1825 and engaged in mercantile business. Mr. Bell was one of the original stockholders in the Dauphin County Bank. He rendered service in the war of 1812. His death oc- curred in 1846, his wife surviving until 1868. He was a member of the German Reformed church and she of the Methodist Episcopal church. They reared six children. George H. secured his education in subscription schools. He entered the store with his father, and has continued in the business since that time. In politics he is an Inde- pendent Republican. He served as director of the poor of the county for three years and was a member of the first city council of Harrisburg. His marriage occurred in 1862 to Miss Mary A. Roberts, daughter of Wayne Roberts, of Boston, to whom has been born one child: Clara. M. Bell. Mrs. Bell and her daughter are members of the Lutheran church. Weaver, John S., of the firm of Weaver & Hubley, was born in Highspire, Dauphin county, Pa., December 12, 1849; son of John and Barbara (Hoffman) Weaver. The father was a truck gardener and farmer, near High- spire. John S. attended the district schools and when thirteen years old came to Har- risburg, where he started in business as a clerk for Mr. Felix, in the confectionery busi- ness, on Market Square, with whom he con- tinued four years, after which he was with Gardner & Sayford, on North Third street, from 1868 to 1872. In January, 1873, he united with Alpheus T. Hubley, forming the firm of Weaver & Hubley, and engaged in the manufacture and sale of confection- ery, and has since continued in the business. In politics Mr. Weaver is a Republican, and is a member of the A. 0. U. W. He was married in 1876 to Anna C. Troup, of Har- risburg. They have no children. They are members of the First Lutheran church, in which Mr. Weaver holds the office of dea- con. He is also a member of the Y. M. C. A. Zinn, Anson B., baker, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa., December 5, 1856. He is a son of Edward P. and Margaret (Pisle) Zinn. Edward P. Zinn is a native of York county. He received an ordinary school education, and afterwards prepared himself for the practice of dentistry. He opened an office in Mechanicsburg, where he spent many years of successful work in that line. He was skillful and reliable in his opera- tions, and enjoyed a liberal patronage. For several years he has laid aside the active work of his profession. His wife, Margaret Pisie, was a native of Cumberland county. They had five children ; one died in child- hood, and four are living: Anson B., Ida E., Harry I. and Minnie Bell. Anson B. Zinn spent his youth and part of his manhood in his native county. He received the usual school training, and learned the trade of baking. His life has not been very eventful, and there is little to record, beyond the honorable mention of in- dustrious pursuits and faithful service. Mr. Zinn spent many j'ears as an employee, but was nine years in the baking business on his own account in his native place. He came to Harrisburg in 1890, in search of larger business opportunities, and has found no reason to regret the change. He has had gratifying success in this city, and is counted among its most reliable, enterprising and accommodating bakers. Mr. Zinn is still in the ranks of the bachelors. He is a Republican, and a mem- ber of Washington Camp, No. 164, P. 0. S. of A., Mechanicsburg. Meals, Theodore S., was born in Adams county, Pa., January 1, 1859. He is a son of the late Michael and Catherine (Shorb) Meals. His great-grandfather, Gabriel Meals, was a native of Adams county, and among its earliest inhabitants. He was a stone cutter. Gabriel Meals, grandfather of Theodore S. Meals, was also born in Adams county, was a stone cutter, and had a large marble yard. He had a family of twelve children, four of whom are living. Michael Meals, father of Theodore S., was born in Adams county, and was a carriage maker. He was married to Miss Catherine Shorb, a native of Adams count} 7 . They had six children, four of whom are living: Wesley, William, Gabriel and Theodore S. Their deceased children are Susan and Elizabeth. The father was a member of several societies, and in politics was a Republican. He belonged to the Lutheran church. He died in September, 1859, aged thirtv-six years; his wife died December 23, 1872. Theodore S. Meals was about nine months ^&f y/fo*~~~~ ' DAUPHIN COUNTY. 049 old when his father died. His mother re- moved from Adams county to Harrisburg, placing him in the Orphans' School at Mid- dletown, Dauphin county, where he remained three years and received a part of his educa- tion. He then returned to Harrisburg. In 1869 he entered the DeWitt school, on Wal- nut street, where he remained three years. In 1873-74 he was in Professor Gause's school. In 1875 he found employment with Mr. D. H. Heisey, with whom he learned the ice- cream business and by whom he was em- ployed for thirteen years. At the end of this time he was admitted to partnership With Mr. Heisey; this partnership lasted two years. In 1888 he was employed as rodman in an engineer corps, and served one year in that capacity. In 1889-90 he was inspector of street paving. In 1891 he engaged in the ice-cream business for himself, at No. 1315 X. nth Third street. A year later he removed to 909 North Third street, where he has been since located, and where he has one of the finest ice-cream stands in the city. He was married, October 16, 1890, to Miss Rosanna, daughter of John and Sophia (Orsinger) Wild, by whom he has had three children: Casper D., Ezra S., and Theodore S., Jr. Mr. Meals is a Democrat, and a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church, State street, while Mrs. Meals belongs to the Lutheran church. He is practically a self-made man and has the esteem of the community. John Wild, father of Mrs. Meals, was a native of Germany, and was a baker. He married Miss Orsinger, a native of Dauphin county. They had six children, of whom four are living: Annie, wife of E. B. Will- iams ; Rosanna, wife of T. S. Meals ; Will- iam and Minnie. John and Amelia died in infancy. The father died in June, 1877, aged thirty-six; the mother still lives and is now the wife of John Willoughby. The pa- ternal grandparents of Mrs. Meals were both Datives of Germany. Her grandfather was a stone mason. The grandmother still sur- vives. The grandparents of Mrs. Meals, on her mother's side, were also natives of Ger- many. Mr. Orsinger, her grandfather, was a baker, but later was engaged in hotel-keep- ing, in Harrisburg, where he died, May 5, I Mi.!. Mrs. Meals' great-grandmother, also a native of Germany, lived to the age of ninety-eight years. burg, Pa., was born at Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland county, Pa., September 19, 1868. He is a son of Jonathan and Susan (Yost) Buttorff. Jonathan Buttorff was born in Berks county, Pa., but has been a resident of Mount Holly for over thirty years. He was a farmer but for several years past has lived retired from business. He has never been an office seeker, but has always taken an active interest in county affairs. He is seventy-six years of age. He married Susan Yost, of Cumberland county, who is still living ; they reside at Mount Holly Springs. They have eight children. all of whom are living: John W., of near Mount Holly ; D. Frank, of York, Pa.; Mary E., Emma Frances and Elizabeth C, at home; Annie F., wife of Samuel Frehn, of near Carlisle, Pa.; Simon A., living on the homestead ; and Harvey Y. Harvey Y. Buttorff was educated in the Mount Holly public schools and took a course in the Harrisburg Business College. For three years he was clerk in a drug store at Mount Holly and for a time also at York. He afterwards "came to Harrisburg, entering the employ of D. Bacon as shipping clerk and served in this capacity for three years with so much satisfaction to his employer that at the end of that time he was promoted to the position of bookkeeper, which he held until Mr. Bacon's death. Then the D. Bacon Com- pany was formed to carry on the business, with Mr. Buttorff as one of its members. He was married, in Gettysburg, Pa., October 22, 1S93, to Minerva, daughter of Aaron and Lucy Sheely, of that place. They have one daughter, Lucy Mildred. Mr. Buttorff is a member of the Fraternal Mystic Circle. His political views are Republican. He and his wife are members of Messiah Lutheran church. Hi ttorff, Harvey Y., of the D. Bacon Company, wholesale confectioners. Harris- 43 Walkemeyer, Henry, senior member of the firm of Walkemeyer Bros., iee dealers. was born iri_Harrisburg, September 17. 1858 : son of the late 11. A. William and Margaret (Orth) Walkemeyer. The parents were both natives of Germany, the father having been born at Brunswick, Germany, and the mother in Hesse, Darmstadt, The father came to America when twenty-five years old, and soon after settled at Harrisburg, where he spent his life. He had a family of eight children, of whom six are living: Henry. Clara W.. Frederick R, Annie M . Ida Louisa, wife of Samuel Taylor, and Nettie May. a teacher in the public schools of Harrisburg. The 650 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA father was not an office seeker, but served for one year as school commissioner. Henry was reared in his native city, and received his education in the public schools. At the end of his schooling he engaged in the ice business with his father, to which he has given his time and attention all his business life. Since the death of his father he and his brother have conducted the busi- ness. He was married, in Harrisburg, April 13, 1878, to Margaretta M. Miller, daughter of Charles Miller, to whom has been born one daughter, Clara Wilhelmina. The political views of Mr. Walkemeyer are Republican, and he has served as a member of select council four years. He served five years as a private and non-commissioned officer in the City Grays, and was also one of the organizers of the Governor's Troop, in which he was first lieutenant three years. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and member of Lulu Temple, of Philadelphia, and is also connected with John Harris Council, No. 174, Jr. 0. U. A. M. He and his wife attend the Lutheran church. Frederick R, Walkemeyer, junior mem- ber of the firm of Walkemeyer Bros., was born in Harrisburg. He was educated in the city schools, and like his brother, be- came at once interested in his father's busi- ness, with which he has been connected all his life. He was married to Isabella Sharpe, daughter of Albert Sharpe, to whom have been born six children, five of whom are living: William, Florence, Frederick, Bessie, and Nettie. Mr. Walkemeyer is a member of John Harris Council, No. 174, Jr. 0. U. A. M. He is a Republican, and the family attend the Lutheran church. Sourbier, George H, senior member of the firm of George H. Sourbier & Son, funeral directors and embalmers, was born in Hun- terstown, Adams county, Pa., September 2, 1838. He is a son of Jacob and M#ry (Klunk) Sourbier, who were both natives of York county, Pa., and were both of German extrac- tion. They spent the greater portion of their lives in Adams county on their farm. The father died September 1 , 1879, and the mother, September 9, 1872. A family of four chil- dren survive them: Edward, residing in York, Pa.; John, residing in Hamilton, province of Ontario, Canada; George H, and Mary J., wife of Henry Pifer, residing in York, Pa. George H. Sourbier was a farmer's boy, and his educational advantages were limited to such as were obtainable in the district schools, when his services could be spared from home duties. When eighteen years old he went to Hanover, York county, and learned house painting. In 1862 he re- moved to Harrisburg and worked at paint- ing for John Cruikshank for about one year. Ac the expiration of that time he went to Philadelphia where, on August 24, 1863, Mr. Sourbier enlisted in company H, Forty-ninth Pennsylvania volunteers, and nobly served in defense of his country for upwards of two years. He participated in several important engagements, among which was the battle of the Wilderness. On May 11, 1864, he was severely wounded in the left foot while doing skirmish duty. He was conveyed to Satter- ley Hospital, West Philadelphia, where he remained until after the close of the war. He was discharged with the rank of corporal, at Philadelphia, May 16,1865. He resumed work at his trade in that city. In 1866 he returned to Harrisburg, where he has continued to re- side since that date. From 1867 to 1875 he was engaged in the painting business, and from that date until 1882 was in the whole- sale liquor trade. In 1882 he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, but since 1884 has devoted his entire attention to undertaking. George H. Sourbier was married in Har- risburg, January 9, 1866, to Miss Mary Jose- phine Faunce, daughter of Jacob and Caro- line (Beiser) Faunce. They have had four children, one of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: George H, Jr., a partner in his father's business ; William J., residing in Allentown, Pa., where he car- ries on the undertaking business, the firm name being Burkholder & Sourbier, and Charles J., residing at home. Mr. Sourbier and his son George are both graduates of Clark's School of Embalming, in Philadel- phia. He served five years as a private in company D, Eighth regiment, National Guard, of Harrisburg. He represented the Sixth ward in common council for two terms. He belongs to Post No. 116, G. A. R. He is a member of the board of direc- tors of the Citizens Passenger Street Railway Company. In political views he is Demo- crat. He attends St. Patrick's Pro-Cathe- dral. Jacob Faunce, deceased, the father of Mrs. Sourbier, was born in Baden, Germany, and emigrated to America, settling in Dau- DM'I'IIIX ror.XTY. 651 phiii county about the year 1S33. He be- came acquainted with bis wife on board the vessel that brought them over and shortly after arriving in America they were married. After a short residence on Long Island, N. Y., they removed to this county where Mr. Faunce engaged in the butcher business during the remainder of his life. He died at the age of thirty-four years; his widow survived him until September 19, 1872, when she also was called to try the realities of the unknown. They had five children, three of whom survive : Caroline T ., wife of Michael McLean ; Joseph J. A., and Mary Josephine, wife of George H. Sourbier, a prominent funeral director of Harrisburg. SotjRBIer, George H., Jr., a partner in the undertaking and embalming business with his father, was born in Harrisburg, March 13, 1S71, and has been a continuous resident of his native city since his birth. His education was begun in the parochial schools and completed in Seller's Academy, since which he has been connected with his father's business. In January, 1804, he was admitted to a partnership in this business. He was married in Harrisburg, April 11, 1894, to Ella E. Madden, daughter of Michael J. and Elizabeth Madden, of Harrisburg. They have one son, named in baptism Ed- ward Vincent. In political views Mr. Sour- bier is affiliated with the Democratic party. He and his wife attend St. Patrick's Pro- I athedral. Hawkins, James D., funeral director, was born in Hartford county, Md., April 21, 1850. He is a son of Archibald A. and Nancy (Macomber) Hawkins. He received his education in the public schools and Nor- mal School of Delta, Pa., whither he had re- moved with his parents in his early youth. He entered the undertaking establishment of his father, and for twenty-five years he has continuously given his attention to this business, twenty-three of which have been spent in Harrisburg. He is a graduate of the renowned Traiuing School for Embalm- ers of New York as well as of the Harrisburg Embalming School. He has been engaged in business for himself for over ten years. He is an active member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 4G4, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21 ; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, of Harrisburg, aud Lulu Temple, of Philadelphia ; Herculean Castle, No. 480, Knights of the Golden Eagle ; and Egyptian Commandery, No. 114, Knights of Malta; also a member of Sovereign Consistory, Scot- tish Rite Masons. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. He has been prominently identified in musical circles in Harrisburg as a vocalist. He was one of the promoters and an officer of the Thurs- day Club, and an officer in the old Har- monic Society. He has contributed his tal- ent as a vocalist to many of the leading musicales and operatic performances given in Harrisburg. He has sung in the choirs of Grace church; the German Reformed church, Jewish synagogue and Grace Epis- copal church of Baltimore. He is highly esteemed as a good business man, a gentle- man of culture and a public-spirited citizen. Mr. Hawkins was married at Philadelphia, April 27, 1896, to Miss Sarah Cornelia Cook, daughter of Henry and Mary Cook, of Har- risburg. Thomas, Joseph L., of the firm of Thomas & Hill, funeral directors and embalmers, is a son of George W. and Matilda (Coxston) Thomas, and was born in Winchester, Va., December 16, 1S51. The ancestors of Mr. Thomas on both pa- ternal and maternal sides were natives of Virginia, in which State his parents resided until the breaking out of the late Rebellion. In 1861 the family removed to Harrisburg, where they resided for three years, and in June, 1864, they moved to Philadelphia, where the mother of Joseph L. died in Feb- ruary, 1865, and the father in December, 186S. Of a family of seven children, two died in infancy, George died in Philadelphia in 1869, at the age of eleven years, and these still survive : Joseph L.; Rachael, wife of Talmage Edwards, residing in New York ; Martha W., wife of William H. Fields, re- siding in Harrisburg, and Sarah Matilda, wife of John H. Murray, residing in Harris- burg. Joseph L. acquired his primary education in the schools of Harrisburg, and after his removal to Philadelphia attended the schools of that city until 1870, in which year he re- turned to Harrisburg and became a waiter in the Brady House. He later served in the same capacity in the Lochiel Hotel, and subsequently became head waiter at the Bolton House, Harrisburg, which position he efficiently filled for ten years. During the years 1893 and 1S94 he filled the posi- 652 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA tion of assistant head waiter at the Logan House, of Altoona, and on May 1, 1895, en- gaged in his present business. Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Prof. P. A. Renavord's Training School for Embalmers. He is past master of Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 43, Harrisburg; a member of Purity Chapter, of Altoona, and Harrisburg Con- sistory, No. 8, A. Y. M.; member of Broth- erly Love Lodge, No' 896 ; Council No. 7, and Harrisburg Patriarchie, No. 5, G. U. 0. of O. F. During the years 1S81, 1882 and 1883 he filled the office of district grand master of the latter order, and in the years 1879, 1880 and 1881 was grand patri- archie for the United States. In political views he is an ardent Republican. Mr. Thomas was married in Harrisburg, October 26, 1881, by the Rev. George M. Bonnard, to Miss Marion B. Himes, daugh- ter of William E. and Annie E. Himes, of Northumberland county, who was born at Mount Joy, October 14, 1865. No children have been' born to their union. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are members of the Capi- tol Street Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Thomas was choirmaster for eighteen years, and now holds the office of secretary. The occupation of undertaker is one that necessitates certain qualities not common to all lines of business in consequence of being thrown in contact with those in deep afflic- tion. Mr. Thomas is a gentleman whose pronounced success evidences his possession of all the essential qualifications for a proper conduct of this line of business. He gives personal attention to all details, is always ready to render any and every service to those in affliction, and is very considerate as to their wants and requirements. Mauk, Charles H., funeral director and embalmer,was born in Shiremanstown, Cum- berland county, Pa., May 8, 1863. His father is Thomas Mauk, who was born in Germany and came to America in childhood and set- tled in Shiremanstown, Cumberland county, Pa. He is one of the leading men in Me- chanicsburg. He was engaged in the furni- ture trade and in undertaking in that town for forty years. He now lives retired. His mother, Catherine E. (Hamburg) Mauk, is also a native of Germany and came to this country when quite young. She died Jan- ary 1, 1895. To these worthy parents were born ten children, of whom three died in infancy. Their seven living children are : John J., undertaker, residing in Columbus, Ohio; Thomas M., also an undertaker, of Carlisle, Pa.; Charles H; Catherine E., wife of Dr. G. M. Hoovor, of Harrisburg ; Mary Ellen, residing at home; Samuel T., an un- dertaker, in Steel ton, Pa., and Lottie, resid- ing at home. The father served in the com- missary department at Old Point Comfort under Governor Curtin during the late Re- bellion. The boyhood days of Charles H. were spent in Mechanicsburg. He received his primary education in the public schools. He took a complete course in the Cumber- land Valley Institute and graduated with high honors. After this he finished learning the trade of cabinet and casket making with his father. He then went to California, where he spent four years in gold and silver mining, also working at undertaking in San Francisco, after which he returned home. The same year he received an appointment as city embalmer in Boston, Mass., and en- tered the employment of Lewis L. Jones & Co., undertakers, and remained with them about one and one-half years. He then re- turned to Mechanicsburg, and in April, 1891, engaged in business for himself in Har- risburg. He is a graduate of Sullivan's Em- balming School, of Pittsburgh ; (/lark's, of Boston, and theUnited States College, of New York City. Mr. Mauk is the most prominent and suc- cessful undertaker in Harrisburg, and ranks as one of the leading men in his profession in the State. His trade is extensive, and his equipments are many and complete as well as costly. He is the Pennsylvania railroad undertaker, having been endorsed by nearly one thousand of its employees. He also does a large business in receiving bodies from a long distance. His office and stables are complete with long distance telephone, and his male and female assistants are of the best in all cases. He is not only a square but charitable man in all his dealings and busi- ness transactions. Mr. Mauk was married, at Harrisburg, Oc- tober 19, 1894, toM. Josephine Todd, daugh- ter of Ira J. and Catherine Todd, of Harris- burg. They had one son, Byron Todd, who died in infancy. He is a prominent mem- ber of St. John's Lodge, No. 21, F. A. M., of Carlisle ; Carlisle Chapter, No. 21, of Car- lisle ; Harrisburg Council, No. 328, Jr. 0. U. A. M., of Harrisburg ; Octorara Tribe, No. 91, 1. 0. R. M.; Daughters of Pocohontas, No. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 653 50; Lady Harris Council, Daughters of Lib- erty, No. 100 ; Fraternal Mystic Circle, No. 440; Phoenix Lodge, No. 59, K. of P., the I. 0. O. F. and K. G. E. He is a staunch and active Republican. He and his wife are among the leading members of Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal church. Fackler, Ezra, funeral director and fur- niture dealer, was born in Dauphin county, February 12, 1865. He is a son of Jacob and Sarah Fackler. His father was of Ger- man extraction, and of the fourth genera- tion in this country. He died at Steelton, Pa., in 1881, at the age of forty-six years. His mother is still living, and resides in the city of Harrisburg. Their family consisted of six children: Ezra L., John H., Sarah, Katie, Adeline,and Jennie. Ezra L. Fackler received the rudiments of his education in the public schools of Lower Paxton town- ship, and it was completed in the high school of Steelton, Pa. He embarked in the undertaking business at the age of nine- teen years, at Steelton, and has continued in it to the present time. Mr. Fackler is a man of strict integrity and is held in high esteem for his honorable business methods ; his character is without a blemish. He was married, in 1883, to Fannie Heinly, a (laughter of Benniville and Catherine Heinley. Their children are Samuel S. and Charles C. Fackler. Co., Harrisburg. In 1890 he became a mem- ber of the Harrisburg Casket and Manufac- turing Company, and in 1892 was appointed secretary and treasurer of thecrfmpany, 1 icing a trustworthy young man. From that date also he filled the position of superintendent in connection with his other duties until June, 1895, at which time be formed a part- nership with J. F. Stouffer. Since then he has given his undivided attention to the business of the firm, being the principal operator of said firm. Mr. Miller was married, at Harrisburg, June 22, 1893, to Mary E. Sheesley, daugh- ter of ex-Sheriff William and Anna (Young) Sheesley. Mr. Miller is an active member and past officer of the Jr. O. U. A. M. He is also a member of Nazareth Com- manderv, No. 125, K. of M., and Pocohontas Tribe, I.O. R. M., all of Harrisburg, Pa. In connection with his other duties he looks after the affairs of A. A. and the estate of George Pancake. In politics he is a Repub- lican. He and his wife are members of Zion Lutheran church. Miller, Edmund J., of Miller & Stouffer, funeral directors, was born at Milton, North- umberland county, Pa., June 1,1868. He is a son of Jerome Porterand Catharine (Moore) Miller. His father was a native of Berks county, Pa., and of German ancestry. He was for many years connected with the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company, at Milton, as ear inspector, and in other positions of trust. 1 [e died at Milton, December 14, 1893. His wife was born in Bavaria, Germany, and is still living with her daughter in Milton. Their family consists of three living chil- dren: Edmund J., Ida T., and Bertha E. One daughter, Margaret G, died August 15, IS! 12. Edmund J. spent his boyhood and was educated in Milton, and later took a course in the Keystone Business College, at Harris- burg. He was engaged in the capacity of an accountant for about live years for the firm of John II. Kreitzer, grocer, of Milton, and about three years for George Trullinger & Fraim, Henry S., proprietor of the Excel- sior Marble Works, 2003 Fifth street, was born in Dauphin, Dauphin county, Pa., March 30, 1850. His progenitors were of Scotch ancestry. During the religious per- secution in Scotland, David Fraim and two others of the family, being Presbyterians ami strong in their faith, sacrificed their homes and fled the country rather than embrace the Roman Catholic faith. They came to America, landing at New York, where all trace of one was lost, though in later years some of his descendants were discovered in Canada by Rev. Reuben Fraim. a brother of Benjamin. The other two brothers settled in Lancaster county, Pa. Benjamin Fraim, the grandfather oi Henry S., was born in Lancaster county, Sep- tember 25, 1791, and was united in marriage to Elizabeth Stephenson, November 14, 1813. They had eight children: Israel W., born August 10, 1S15; Isaiah L„ born March 16, 1818; Jeremiah s.. born February 25, 1820; Josiah M.. born December 5, 1821; Ira N., horn I'Ybruary 2 1. 1S24; I.avania A., born Februarv 14. 1826; John H., bom June 27, 1827; Amos F., born May 23, 1829 Jeremiah S. Fraim, third son of Benjamin Fraim, was born at Paradise. Lancaster county, ami died at Harrisburg, September 25,1889. His wife was born at East Han- 65-1 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA over, Dauphin county, Pa., April 7, 1821. Her name is Charlotte (Walters) Fraim. She is still living and makes her home with her children. They were married August 21, 1845, and had six children: Alice A., born July 15, 1847, died in infancy ; Henry S.; Sarah E., born at Dauphin, April 24, 1852, wife of John D. Harris, residing in Philadelphia; Mary E., born at Dauphin, November 12, 1856, wife of Robert Hall, re- siding in Philadelphia ; William N., born at Dauphin, November 8, 1858, residing in Harrisburg; Charles F., born at Dauphin, February 21, 1862, residing in Harrisburg. Henry S. Fraim spent his boyhood at Dauphin, and received his education in the schools of that place, under the tuition of Mrs. Talley. Here he learned shoemaking at which he worked for about twelve years in Harrisburg, where he took up his resi- dence in 1869. He was engaged in various occupations until 1893, in which year he commenced his present business. He is well and favorably known in trade circles, and is esteemed for his enterprise and integrity. He justly merits the large patronage he has received. Mr. Fraim was married, at Harrisburg, December 21, 1871, to Mary E. Hake, daugh- ter of Andrew and Eliza Hake. Their children are: Alvin H, born October 24, 1872; Sylvia A., born April 29, 1875, and died August 15, 1877; Charles W., born April 3, 1880 ; Howard H, born December 28, 1889. Mr. Fraim is a member of Pilgrim Encampment, No. 83, K. of St. J. & M., and of Phoenix Lodge, No. 59, K. of P. Mr. and Mrs. Fraim are consistent members of Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal church. McFadden, Thomas F., proprietor of the Market Street Granite Works, was born in Harrisburg, July 11, 1853. He is a son of John and Margaret (Garland) McFadden. The former died February 13, 1886 ; the lat- ter in December, 1882. Thomas F. received his education in the public schools of the city, and after completing his education learned the stone cutting trade with his father. In 1881 he engaged in business for himself in Lewistown, Pa. On the death of his father he returned to Harrisburg, and for ten years has been engaged in business, in this city. He has built up a large and in- creasing business. He was married, in Lewis- town, Pa., in 1877, to Emma Highshman, daughter of Louis and Hannah Highshman, natives of Lancaster county, Pa., and resi- dents of Lewistown. Five children have been born to them, four of whom died in in- fancy. Their only living child is Margaret G. In political views Mr. McFadden is a Democrat. His family attend St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church. McFadden, John E., was born in Harris- burg, February 2, 1850, and was educated in the public schools of the city. When he was thirteen years of age he ran away from home and enlisted, at Norfolk, Va., in com- pany A, Eleventh regiment, Pennsylvania cavalry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Richmond, Va., and finally discharged at Camp Cadwalader, in August, 1865. He returned to Harris- burg and took up the trade of stone cutting in the monumental department of his father's shop. After acquiring this art he was occupied at it in various parts of the State, and doing business on his own account at Port Royal, Juniata county, Pa., for fif- teen years. For the past two years he has been at Harrisburg. He was married in Harrisburg, August 11, 1870, to Sarah A. Heck, daughter of Emanuel A. and Sarah Heck, of Dauphin county, Pa. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living: William F., born May 11, 1872; John C, born October 14, 1874; Laura M., born July 22, 1876; Edward G, born in February, 1883; Sallie M., born May 11, 1885; Mary, born August 5, 1887; and Harry, born De- cember 4, 1894. Mr. McFadden has filled several township offices in Juniata county. In politics he is a Democrat. He attends the Roman Catholic church. Gerlock, Frank G., senior member of the firm of Gerlock & Lutz, dealers in stone, lime, cement, plaster, etc., was born in Huntingdon, Huntingdon county, Pa., January 12, 1855. He is a son of Frank and Elizabeth (Stange) Ger- lock, both natives of Germany, who settled in Huntingdon at an early day where his mother still resides. His father was a black- smith by trade and was engaged in this business at Huntingdon from an early pe- riod. His parents had a family of eight children, four of whom are living: Frank G.; Louisa, wife of Richard L. Lutz ; Ed- ward, residing in Huntingdon; and Harry W., also residing in Huntingdon. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 655 Frank G. Gerlock received his education in Huntingdon. When seventeen years old he removed to Harrisburg, where he learned the trade of machinist. He followed this occupation for more than twelve years. Mr. (xerlock was a member of the police force for two years. He was water inspector for over three years. In August, 1890, in connection with Richard L. Lutz, he engaged in his present business. He was married in Huinmelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., De- cember 5, 1875, to Anna E. Manley, a daugh- ter of Solomon and Barbara (Brubaker) Manley, of Harrisburg. The children born to this union are : James Alfred, Charles Elmer and Mabel Elizabeth. Mr. Gerlock is a member of Dauphin Castle, No. 250, K. of G. E.; of Union Temple No. 40, L. of < i. E., and Conclave No. 150, I.O. H. Lutz, Richard L., of the firm of Gerlock & Lutz, dealers in stone, lime, cement, etc., was born ;it Huinmelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., February 15, 1857. Pie is a son of Amos and Susannah (Hummel) Lutz. The father was a native of Lehigh county, and settled at Huinmelstown at an early date, where he spent his life. The mother was born in Huinmelstown; she is still living and resides at Harrisburg. They had thirteen children, four of whom are still living : Jacob D., Da- vid A., Richard L., and John S., all residing in Harrisburg. Richard L. Lutz was edu- cated in the schools of Huinmelstown. He learned the trade of machinist at which he worked for about thirteen years. In 1890 he engaged in his present business in con- nection with Mr. Gerlock. He was married, at Harrisburg, December 28, lS75,to Louisa Gerlock. Five children have been born to them: Frank L., James II., John Edward, Richard Allen and Elsie Louisa. Mr. Lutz is a member Capital City Castle, No. 40, K. of G. E. ; of Dauphin Lodge, Xo. 1(50, I. O. O. F. ; and of Lodge No. 150, I. O. H. Black, John, of the firm of Black & Hunter, cut stone contractors, was horn in Rothesay, Buteshire, Scotland, May 6, L863. Il<' is a son of John Stewarl and Elizabeth (Mclntyre) Black. lie was educated in the common schools, after which he learned the cut stone business in all its branches. He worked on some pro ruin en 1 buildings in Scotland, such as the municipal building of Greenock and the residence of Lord Bute. Mr. Black emigrated to America in 1887, and resided for a time in Brooklyn, X. Y. In the same year he came to Huinmelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., and was for two years employed by the Waltons. In the spring of 1889 he removed to Harrisburg, and was made foreman for the Middletown and Hum- melstown Stone Company. In 1894 he formed a co-partnership with William C. Hunter, in the business of stone contracting. They buy stone in the rough and dress it to any required shape or style. This is the lead- ing firm of the city in that line of business. Mr. Black is also engaged in breeding fine blooded " Scotch collies." He is the owner of the "Maid of Bute," one of the finest specimens of the breed in this country. She won everything in her classes at New York and Philadelphia in 1890. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity in Scotland ; of the Knights of the Mystic Chain, Lebanon Valley Castle, No. 6, and of "The For- esters." In political matters he is an inde- pendent. Mr. Black was married at Rock Island, 111., in 18S9, to Miss Catherine Clark, of Rothesay, Scotland. Their children are: John Stewart, Thomas Clark, and Elizabeth Mclntyre. He and his family are members of the Market Scpuare Presbyterian church, Harrisburg. Hunter, William C, junior member of the firm of Black & Hunter, cut stone con- tractors, was born in Liverpool, England, April 29, 1871. His father, William Hunter, and mother, Isabella (Torrie) Hunter, are both natives of Scotland. He was educated in the public schools of Rothesay, Scotland, his parents' native town, after which he learned all the branches of the building business. He also studied architecture for two and a half years under J. Russell Thompson, after which he was with his father as foreman until April, 1891, when he came to America and located in Harrisburg, where he was employed- by the Harrisburg Steam Stone Company, and placed in charge of their erection work in various cities. In the same capacity he was employed by Allen K. Walton, of Huinmelstown, and also by the Middletown and Huinmelstown Stone Com- pany. In 1894 he became a partner in the firm of Black .V Hunter. This firm does the most extensive business in the stone cutting line in the city. Mr. Hunter also has poetic talent, and has composed some very beauti- 656 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL PEDIA ful poems in the style of the favorite bard of Scotland, Robert Burns. He contributes to the leading magazines of the country. He is an adherent of the Prohibition party. Mr. Hunter is one of the active and successful business men of Harrisburg. Verbeke, Marion, wife of William Iv. Verbeke, was born in Harrisburg, Novem- ber 9, 1829, and died March 8, 1896. Her body rests in the family burying ground in the Harrisburg cemetery. She was the e d- est daughter of Charles and Eliza Anderson, and was married, January 3, 1849, to Will- iam K. Verbeke, the present city controller of Harrisburg. In speaking of Mrs. Ver- beke's death the Harrisburg Telegraph of March 9, 1896, says : " The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Marion Verbeke will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred last evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Her sickness was of long dura- tion, and of much suffering, which she bore patiently and uncomplainingly. Being of a mild, gentle and happy disposition she made home one of unalloyed bliss and ten- derness. Her affection and solicitude for the welfare, comfort and care of her family were unbounded. Her friends loved her for her sunny ways, and their friendships were strong and enduring. She has passed away, but the memory of this good, true woman remains. " We recall her active life in the church which was dear to her heart. Steadfast to her duties to the end, what a noble Christian character she leaves behind as a solace to the loved ones of her household. With her family cares and her numerous public duties, which were of daily occurrence, she found time when the first soldiers of the war were brought into the improvised hospitals, with a heart full of love for her country and pity for the poor, unfortunate volunteers, sick and wounded, many of them mere boys away from home and friends, to minister to their daily wants. She took with her the choicest delicacies, wines, liquors, pre- serves — everything that was nice, palata- ble and strengthening to them, which they so much needed — and with a mother's care and tenderness nursed them and watched them until recovery, and when they left they blessed her for what she had done. She never tired of this work, but from the earliest period of the war until the close she was the constant attendant at the hospitals, caring alike even for the wounded Confederates from the battlefield of Gettysburg and though she done this she was bold enough to condemn them for the part they took in their unholy war. Often she was oppor- tuned to prepare a history of the hospital service of Harrisburg, for which she was offered pay, her services and knowledge of them being complete, so much so that no other one person could have given the facts she knew and the different actors who were associated with her. In honor of these great services, as a token of their real appreciation of her noble work, one of our Pennsylvania regiments conferred the honor upon her of electing her " Daughter of the Regiment." Well she deserved it. No history of the participants of the bloody struggle from 1861 to 1865 can be written without giving Mrs. Marion Verbeke a prominent place as an active, energetic, untiring agent in the military hospital service. All her labors were free, given with heartfelt pleasure, never looking for remuneration, with no other motive than to do good to a fellow- being. Such a lovely, generous woman, one of our own people, has passed away, but the memory of her will be ever fresh and green among us and shall never perish. She leaves, beside her husband, two sons, Will- iam K., of Phoenixville, and Marion, of this city, and a daughter, Miss Gertrude." CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP. Goss, Jacob, miller, was born near Hum- melstown, Deny township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 23, 1836. John Goss, his grandfather, was a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and was a farmer. Ja- cob Goss, Sr., father of Jacob, was born in Dauphin county, and attended the school of his township. He grew up on his father's farm and became a farmer, owning and cul- tivating a farm of one hundred and seventy acres in Derry township. He was also a stock raiser. He married Mary Landis, born near Derry Church, and they had five children: Eliza, living at Union Deposit; Jacob ; Susan, wife of Jacob Shenk ; Mary, wife of William Gordon, of Campbellstown, and John, residing in Harrisburg. Mr. Goss was a Republican. The family were members of the German Reformed church. Mr. Goss died in Derry township in 1878 ; his DAUPHIN COUNTY. 657 wife died in the same township. He was well known throughout the county and en- joyed the reputation of an honest man and a good neighbor. Jacob Goss, Jr., lived with his grandfather at Donegal, Lancaster county, and attended the schools of that place. He remained with his grandfather working on the farm until he was nineteen, and then came to Cone- wago township and learned the business of milling with his uncle, remaining with him five years. Young Goss was full of enter- prise and of a progressive spirit and was am- bitious to have a business of his own. He bought the mill of his uncle and has opera- ted it since that time with gratifying suc- cess. He also bought a small farm, made improvements upon it. and superintends its cultivation. He deals extensively in grain and feed and pays much attention to the mercantile branch of this business. Mr. Goss was married in Conewago town- ship in 1860, to Annie, daughter of Peter Wieland, natives of that township. Mr. and Mrs. Goss have four children : Melinda, wife of Levi Lehman; Peter, a miller of Eliza- hethtown, Lancaster county ; Harvey, store- keeper, at Elizabethtown,and Annie, unmar- ried. Mr. Goss, in politics, holds Republican views. He is a member of the German Baptist (Dunkard) church. Mr. Goss began life poor, and has accumulated a comfortable competence. His success is honorable, inas- much as it was achieved by industry, hon- esty and skillful management. He is genial in social intercourse, and is well liked by his neighbors. Fakvek, Christian, farmer, was born in Londonderry township, March 26, 1848. His father, Frederick Farver, was born in Ger- many, where he was educated and learned carpentry. When he was a lad of sixteen he came to this country and located at Mari- etta, Lancaster county, Pa., where he found employment in a distillery. lie also worked a short time on the canals. At twenty-three years of age he came to Dauphin county and located in Londonderry township, where he bought one hundred and thirty acres of land in the woods. Here he worked hard, early and late, cutting away the f wests, build- ing house, and barn, and fences, and suc- ceeded in making a productive farm where he had found the wilderness. He was known as an industrious, hard-working man, spar- ing no effort to make a home and all need- ful provision for his family. Air. Farver married Catherine Meiley, who was horn in Germany, and came to this country in early youth. They had ten chil- dren : John, farmer in Kansas; William, a prominent farmer in Lancaster county, Pa.: Christian; Catherine, wife of Jacob Baker, of Conewago township; Samuel, farms the homestead; Eliza, Barbara, and Fred died young, and there were two who died in in- fancy. Mr. Farver was a Republican, and one of the most widely known men in the township. He died in 1SS7 in Londonderry township. His wife still resides on the old homestead in Londonderry township, at the advanced age of eighty-four. She has a third set of teeth, which have grown since she was eighty years old. In his youth Christian Farver spent a part of each year in the schools of London- derry township, and worked the rest of the time on the farm. He also worked two years for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, after which he remained on the homestead until he was twenty-four. At this age he spent six months in a trip through the west- ern States, visiting Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other portions of the country. Upon bis return lie rented the homestead farm one year, after which he removed to Conewago township, where he rented and cultivated a farm of one hundred and sixty-three acres for twelve years. He afterwards bought the farm, erected new buildings, improved the old ones, and made improvements to the ex- tent of one thousand, five hundred dollars. This is his present homestead, in which he is engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Farver was married at Elizabeth town, Lancaster county, in 1.S71, to Lavinia, daughter of the late Jacob E. and Elizabeth (Nissley) Shenk, born in Conewago township, July 12, 1857. They have bad four children : Jacob S., born August 27. 1871, firmer in the township, married Bertha Gruble; Ed- win S., born October 23, 1876, educated in the township and resides with his father: Samuel S., born April 19, 1884, attends school; Harvey B., born May 19, 1873, died March 8,1874. Mr. Farver is a Republican. lie has been assessor and tax collector in the township. He is a member of the United Zion's church, of which he has been a deacon since 1885. He began life with a debt of one hundred and twenty-five dollars resting 658 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA upon him. He had empty pockets but strong hands, a brave heart, and a clear head. His career has been successful. He is the owner of three hundred acres of land, and has started his son in farming, giving him over six hundred dollars. He is a large man, tipping the beam at two hundred and thirty pounds, and is large of heart also. Mr. Far- ver and his good wife are the dispensers of a liberal hospitality, and take great pleasure in entertaining their visitors. Their house is the abode of peace and plenty, and no people are more highly esteemed than are this worthy couple. Lehman, John R., farmer, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., De- cember 23, 1838. His grandfather, Peter Lehman, was a prominent farmer and stock raiser of Lancaster county. John Lehman, father of John R., was born in Lancaster county, and came early to Dauphin county. He was recognized as one of the most prom- inentagriculturalists of Derry township. He married Elizabeth Rudd, a native of Lan- caster county. They had five children : Mary and Nancy, unmarried ; Samuel, lives on the homstead"; John R., and Peter, farmer, of Derry township. Mr. Lehman was a Re- publican. He was a member of the Men- nonite church. He died at his home in 1875, and his wife in 1865. John R. Lehman attended the common schools of Conewago township and worked on the farm with his father, until he was past twenty years of age. He rented a farm in Londonderry township for two years, re- moved then to Conewago township and rented twenty acres for two years, then two hundred acres for two years more. Then he went to Lancaster county and rented one hundred and seventy acres for one year ; then returned to Conewago township and rented a farm of one hundred and fifty acres near Bachraansville for two years. He next bought a farm of fifty acres for $3,000, at the sand hills, where he remained for three years and then sold out. He then removed again to Lancaster county and rented a farm of fifty acres for three years, and another of one hundred acres for one year, and then returned to Conewago township, Dauphin county. Here he bought a farm of forty acres for which he paid $4,200, and on which there were good improvements. Mr. Lehman wasmarried,at Annville, Leb- anon county, Pa., December 12, 1861, to Annie, daughter of John and Annie (Coble) Snyder, born in Derry township, Dauphin county, September 27, 1836 ; her father was a farmer of the county. They had five children: Lavinia S., born March 4,1863; Fannie, born September 29, 1865, wife of Christian Lehman, of Lebanon county, who has five children: Minnie, Annie, Harvey, Laura and Mamie ; Harry B., born March 24, 1869, died in 1871 ; Annie, born June 14, 1872, died February 14, 1873; John, born October 26, 1874, died August 10, 1875. Mr. Lehman is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Mennonite church, and one of the solid and popular men of the community. Gruber, Peter, Jr., justice of the peace, manufacturer and merchant, was born in Conewago township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 21, 1846. The family came originally from Switzerland. John Gruber, grandfather of Peter Gruber, was a native of Lancaster county, and a prominent farmer there. He married Elizabeth Brooks, by whom he had four children: Peter, Sr., Joseph, John, and Fannie, wife of Benjamin Lehman, of Lan- caster county. John Gruber was an Old Line Whig. He and his wife were members of the German Reformed church. Both died in Lancaster county. Peter Gruber, Sr., attended subscription schools in Lancaster county, and afterwards followed the occupation of butcher. He re- moved, when a young man, to Conewago township, Dauphin county, and became a farmer. He married Barbara Daughter- man, born in 1816, by whom he had these children: John, farmer of Lancaster county; Peter ; Eliza, wife of John Gipfer, of Conewago township; Jacob, farmer in Illinois; Amos, deceased; Aaron, farmer of Conewago town- ship, and Daniel, deceased. Mr. Gruber was a Republican. He served as supervisor and in other offices. He was a member of the German Baptist (Dunkard) church. He died in Conewago township in 1885. His wife is still living and is cared for by her son Peter. Peter Gruber, Jr., attended school in Cone- wago township and worked on his father's farm. He obtained a teacher's certificate and taught school in Conewago and London- derry townships for seven years. After this he made a venture in the patent right busi- ness, but not finding it profitable he aban- doned it and returned to Conewago town- ship, where he learned cabinet making and afterwards went into the business for him- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 659 self. He built a fine factory, employed sev- eral men, and supplied the surrounding country with furniture of his manufacturing. He now conducts also an undertaking de- partment, and since 187-4 has been the only undertaker in the town of Bachmansville. A few years ago he opened a store for grocer- ies, etc., and has been successful in this branch of business. Mr. Gruber was mar- ried in Conewago township, in 1873, to Mary A., daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Hoi- linger) Hoffer, born in Conewago township. They have five children: Barbara H., wife of John Blacker, teacher; Clara H., Ellen M.. Mary A., and Lena H. Mr. Garber en- listed at Harrisburg, August 23, 1864, in companj' C, Two Hundredth regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, Col. W. H. McCall and Capt. S. 0. Reno, Seventh army corps. He participated in the battles of Fort Steadman, Hatches Run, Butler's Farm, aud Peters- burg, and in several small engagements. He was in the hospital at Point of Rocks for eight weeks suffering from exposure, result- ing in typhoid fever. He was honorably discharged May 13, 1865. Mr. Gruber is a Republican. He was first elected justice of the peace in 1887, on the Republican ticket, there being only seven votes cast against him, and was elected for a second term in 1892 by a full vote. He has filled the office with dignity and ability, and has dispensed justice with an even hand. He was inspector of election for seven years; tax collector for county and State for two years; assessor aud school director for three years, and has been supervisor. Mr. Gruber takes an active part in all political move- ments. He is a member of the German Bap- tist church, was a Sunday-school superinten- dent four years, and a Sunday-school teacher nearly all his life. Mr. Gruber is a promi- nent man and is honored by all who know him. He may always be found on the side of all that will benefit society and promote the public welfare. Kaylek, Neri H. was born in Lancaster county, December "26, lsr,."> : son of Isaac and Barbara (Hoover) Kayler. Joseph Kayler. his grandfather, was a farmer and reared a family. The maternal grandfather was also a farmer. Isaac Kayler, father of Neri 11.. was born in Dauphin county, Pa., and is a farmer; at different times be was also en- gaged in the manufacture of barrels. He is a Republican. In religious faith and fellow- ship he is connected with the United Breth- ren church. Mrs. Kayler is a daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Snyder) Hoover. Their children are: Amos, Samuel, Linnaeus, Neri, Annie, Mary, Franklin, Isaac, and Katie, wife of Earnest Buser; Allen, Joseph, who died, aged four years, and Abraham, who died in 1871, at the age of nineteen. Xeri H. Kayler attended the public schools and worked on the farm at intervals until he was twenty-two years old, when he engaged in farming on his own account. This has ever since continued to be his occupation. For one year he held an agency for Mr. Ebersole for the sale of agricultural implements. Mr. Kayler is a Republican. In 1S92 he was ap- pointed tax collector for Conewago township and served one year : he was elected assessor in 1895, which office he still holds. Coble. Amos G., Bellair, Lancaster county, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, Pa.. June 19, 1870, and is the son of John H. and Elizabeth (Gingerich) Coble. Christian Coble, his grandfather, was a farmer. He married twice; his first wife was a Miss Hoffer; his second, Miss Nancy, is still living. Isaac Coble is the only sur- viving son of Christian Coble; his other children, Christian. Barbara, John H., Sam- uel, and Jacob, all being deceased. Both the parents of Amos G. Coble were natives of Dauphin county, and his mother Eliza- beth was the daughter of Henry Gengerich. Besides their son they had one daughter, Barbara. Mr. John II. Coble was always a man of note in the community; first as a teacher, in his early manhood ; after he had relinquished this profession for the business of farming his fellow-citizens showed their appreciation of his intelligence and good judgment by electing him to various town- ship offices. He was a school director for some years and also assessor on the Re- publican ticket, as lie adhered to that party. He was still farming when his useful life closed in its prime: he died March '.', 1885, at the comparatively early age of forty-nine. His religious profession was Mennonite. His wife survives him: she is about sixty - one years of age. and enjoys the care of hei son on the homestead where most of her life has been passed. Amos (i. Coble received a good education, attending first the common schools of Dauphin and afterwards those of Lebanon county until he was nineteen years of age. 660 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA After leaving school he took charge of the home farm and cultivated it for his mother, but since 1893, the year of his marriage, he has carried on the business on his own ac- count. On January 17 of that year Amos G. Coble was married to Kate H., daughter of Martin M. and Maria (Horst) Risser. Mr. and Mrs. Coble have one son, Ira, born Sep- tember 23, 1895. Mr. Coble's political opinions are Republican. Witmer, Joseph B., Deodate, Pa., was born in Londonderry township, near the Cone- wago line, Dauphin county, Pa., May 24, 1817. He is a son of Peter and Esther (Burk holder) Witmer. The Witmers are of Swiss origin, the great-grandfather of Joseph B. Witmer hav- ing come to America about the year 1760. A son of this emigrant, Joseph Witmer, grandfather of Joseph B., was born Septem- ber 29, 1755. Farming was his lifelong oc- cupation. He married Miss Barbara Hoover, born in April, 1755, and was the father of eight children, all now deceased. They were: Peter; Mrs. Daniel Wolkmann ; Mrs. Martin Nissley ; Mrs. Henry Snyder ; Mrs. Jacob Heisy"; Katie, wife of John Horst ; Samuel, and Christian. Joseph Witmer died March 16, 1844, aged eighty-eight ; his wife died June 19, 1835, aged eighty years. The maternal grandparents of Mr. J. B. Witmer were both natives of Lancaster county, where Mr. Burkholder was a farmer. Of their eight children, the only survivor is Abraham. Those deceased are : John, Jo- seph, Peter, Christian, and Jacob ; Esther, married to Peter Witmer, and Mary, wife of Ulrich Shaffner. Mr. Shaffner is also de- ceased. Mr. Burkholder died about the year 1809; his wife survived him for about twenty years. Peter Witmer, father of Joseph B., was born in Mount Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa., October 18, 1787, and spent his years in tilling and improving the soil of his native county. His wife Esther, daughter of Joseph Burkholder, was born in Rapho township, in the same county, April 17, 1796. Their family numbered seven, of whom two are deceased : Henry, who died in 1886, at the age of sixty-six, and Nancy. Five are still living: Joseph B., Peter, Mary, widow of John Longenecker, Abraham, and Jacob. Mrs. Esther Witmer died May 28, 1830, at the age of thirty-four years. Mr. Witmer was again married, to Miss Barbara, daugh- ter of Jacob Lehman. By this marriage there were no children. Mr. Witmer died October 27, 1844, aged sixty-two. Joseph B. Witmer was a pupil in what are known as subscription schools until he reached his sixteenth year. From that time until he was about twenty-six he was occu- pied with farm work for his father and others. From about the date of his first marriage until the present time he has at- tended to farming on his own account, but has not been so entirely devoted to his own affairs as to take no interest in the welfare of the communit}- to which he belongs. His neighbors, recognizing his public spirit and good sense, have called him to fill several township offices. He has served as auditor at different times, the terms aggre- gating about ten years; he was a school di- rector before the war of the Rebellion, and for about fifteen years since that time, dur- ing all his time of service being president of the board ; and for one term he was super- visor. He is an active Republican. Mr. Witmer was married, March 14, 1844, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Hoffer, Esq., and of Mrs. Samuel (Foltz) Hoffer. Their children are : Caroline, wife of Abraham Gish, and John H., married to Lydia Etter. The mother died February 26, 1848, aged twenty-eight years, nine months and eight days. Mr. Witmer's second marriage was with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of David Buchwalter, and took place December 24, 1848. The children of this marriage are : Annie, wife of David Gratz; Martha, wife of Solomon Schenk; Lizzie, wife of Peter Shiffer, and David, who died December 2, 1862, aged three years and eight months. The second wife died October 7, 1881, aged fifty-eight years, seven months and thirteen days. Mr. Witmer married the third time, October 23, 1883, Mrs. Sarah, widow of John Boosey. They had no chil- dren. Joseph B. Witmer is a member of the German Baptist church, in which for the past thirty-one years he has held the office of deacon. Christian Witmer, uncle of Joseph B., was born March 20,1799, and died April 22, 1872. His wife, Miss Mary Wolgamuth, was born January 18.1801, and died March 5, 1870. Kaoffman, Henry K., a native of Lan- caster county, Pa., was born September 5, 1833 ; son of Benjamin and Annie Kauff- DA UPHIN CO UNTT. tIGl man. His paternal grandfather, John Kauff- inan, was a native of Lancaster county, as was also his grandfather on the mother's side, and both of his parents were born in that county. Benjamin KaUffman was first a weaver and later in life a farmer. He was married to Miss Annie Kauffman, daughter of John and Mary Kauffman. Four of their family of nine children are living: Henry K., Martha, Benjamin and Andrew. Those deceased are: Abraham ; Susan, wife of Jacob Snyder; Jacob, who died in 1863, aged thir- teen years; Amos, died in 18G2, at the age of seven years; and Annie, who also died in 1862, aged four years and ten days. Mr. Benjamin Kauffman died a retired farmer, aged seventy-six years andthree months ; his wife died aged sixty years. Both were of the Mennonite persuasion. Henry K. Kauffman received his educa- tion in Rapho township, Lancaster county, attending school, like farmers' boys in gen- eral, only during the winter, and learning the art and science of agriculture practically by making themselves useful on the farm dur- ing the rest of the year. Mr. Kauffman was all his life a farmer, for although he endeav- ored during one winter to learn the trade of a miller, he was obliged at the end of the season to give up the attempt on account of ill health. He therefore returned again to farming, to which he has ever since, espe- cially since the beginning of his married life, given his exclusive attention. Mr. Kauff- man is a Republican ; he is now serving his township as supervisor, to which office he was elected in 1895. Henry K. Kauffman was married, February 16, 1871, to Susan. S., daughter of John and Mary (Sherry) Helman, born August 1, 1833. Mr. and Mrs. Kauff- man have had four children: Annie and Lizzie, twins, died July 19, 1876, aged twenty-one days; Mary A., wife of Harry Shearer; and F., who is married to Miss Kate Grumbine. Mr. Kauffman belongs to the Mennonite church. Mr. and Mrs. John Helman, the parents of Mrs. Kauffman, were both natives of Lan- caster county. Mr. Helman was a weaver, but continued only a short time in that occupation before exchanging it for fence making, with which he was occupied for many years, but which heat last relinquished to engage in butchering. He was married to Miss Mary Sherry, daughter of Jacob and Anna Sherry. Two of their children are deceased : Jacob, died at the age of twenty- two years and three months; and Henry, died at the age of forty years and two months. Their living children are : Kate, wife of Ben- jamin Minutes; Lizzie, widow of Michael Steffey ; Susan S., Mrs. Kauffman; John; Mary, wife of Peter Kegerreis; Cyrus, and George. Mr. Helman died at the age of sixty years, and Mrs. Helman in 1880, aged seventy-five; both died in Lancaster county. They were members of the Lutheran church. Bachman, Samuel S., postmaster and school teacher, Bach mans ville, Pa., was born at Bachmansville, Pa., January 22, 1855 : son of Hen ry D. and Fanny (Shelly) Bach- man, a retired farmer, and reared at Swa- tara, in Deny township. His grandfather was the founder and proprietor of the town of Bachmansville. His father was also a farmer. Samuel S. attended the district schools of South Annville township, Lebanon county, and also the schools at Bachmansville. He studied three terms at Palmyra Academy and two terms at the State Normal School. at Millersville, from which latter institution he received a teacher's State certificate. For the past fourteen years he has devoted his life to the instruction and training of the youth of his native place. He also spent eight months teaching in Illinois, and has taught in Derry township as well as in Con- ewago. Mr. Bachman was married at Eliz- abethtown, Lancaster county, in 1S77. to Katie Goff, a native of Lancaster county. They had four children : Cora, Garfield Ar- thur, Edgar Cullen and Emma Mad or a. Mr. Bachman was appointed postmaster un- der the Arthur administration and has held the office since that time, giving to the pub- lic the utmost satisfaction in the manage- ment of the office. In his politics he is a Republican and actively interested in public matters. He is agent for the sale of the farm implements made by the McCormick Company. He is a teacher in the Sunday- school and a zealous worker in the cause. Bkaxot, Abraham L., farmer, Deodate, Pa., was born in Conewago township, Dau- phin county, Pa., May ti. 1836. Michael, the grandfather, was a native of Pennsylva- nia and was a carpenter by trade, and was also an undertaker. John, -the father, was also born in Conewago township, in 1801, and was engaged in farming in London- derry township, where he married Annie 662 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Long. His children were: Samuel, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Abraham. His father died in Londonderry township in 1852. He was a Republican in politics. The mother was married again to Joseph Youtz, and they had two children, Fannie and Barbara, both deceased. The mother has also passed away. Abraham attended school and worked on the farm until nineteen years old when he learned the blacksmith trade at which he worked for ten years as a journeyman, and for thirteen years had a shop of his own. He later bought the farm which he now occupies and which he has cultivated and improved. He was married in Lebanon county, in 1859, to Mary Basehore, born in Londonderry township, Lebanon county, October 13, 1840, daughter of Henry and Mary Basehore. Their children are : Anna K., Alice, Ella, John, Harriet, Fannie, Cora, William, and Eliza, deceased. Mr. Brandt is a Republican in his politics and takes an active interest in township matters. and was a farmer. He married Miss Anna L. Ebersole, born in Lancaster county, and to them have been born two children : Amanda E., Mrs. Brubaker, and E. E. The father has passed away, the mother survives and lives at Mt. Joy. She is a member of the Mennonite church. Brubaker, Seth, Conewago township, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., May 3, 1863; son of D. B. and Kate (Royer) Bru- baker. Jonas, the paternal grandfather, was born in 1800, in Lebanon count} 7 , and was reared there. His wife was born in Lan- caster county. He was a farmer by occupa- tion and reared a family. D. B. Brubaker, the father, was a miller and later engaged in farming. He married Miss Kate, daughter of Seth and Rosa (Zinn) Royer, and they had eight children, five of whom are living: Jonas, Rosie, wife of Adam 0. Brandt, Seth, Emma, and A. R. The deceased children are : Susan, Amanda and Katie. The parents are both members of the Church in Christ. Seth received his education in the public schools and in Lebanon Valley College. At the age of twenty-one years he began teach- ing and taught for three terms in the public schools. In June, 1885, he was married to Miss Amanda E. Risser, daughter of Abra- ham S. and Anna L. (Ebersole) Risser. They have four children : Mabel, Daniel, Laura and Stella, In 1886 Mr. Brubaker engaged in farming in Conewago township and bought the farm lately owned by Abraham Risser, which he has since occupied and cultivated. He has served • as school director for one year and is a neutral in his politics. Mrs. Brubaker was born February 28, 1867. Her father was born in Londonderry township, Eby, Henry B., was born on a farm in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 6, 1833; son of Peter Eby. The father was born in Derry township, received his educa- tion in the district schools of his native township, and grew to manhood on the farm of his father. The ancestors were from Switzerland. The father succeeded to the homestead in Derry township, and was mar- ried in Lancaster county, Pa., to Miss Mary Wisler, of that county. He took up his resi- dence on the home farm in Derry township, and lived there until his death in 1844. His wife survived him many years, and died in Lancaster county, aged eighty-nine years. Their children are: Samuel, George, Henry B., Annie, Mary, deceased, and Peter. Henry B. acquired his education in the common schools, and worked on the farm until he was fifteen years of age, when his father died, and he started to learn the trade of shoemaking near Churchville, Dauphin county, and served an apprenticeship of two and a half years. When he was nineteen years of age he became a clerk in the store of John Eby, who kept a general store at East Hanover, Lebanon county, where he remained two years, and then clerked for Moses Early, in the same place, for oue year, at the end of which time he worked for awhile for Mr. Garbuck in that town. He next went through the West prospecting for business, and after a few months sojourn in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, he re- turned to his brother Samuel's home, at Bis- mark, Lebanon county. In a short time he got a situation at Colebrook, in Lebanon count} 7 , where he remained six months, and then returned to Bismark. In 1855 he em- barked in the mercantile business with his brother at Bismark, where he continued until 1864, when he located at Bachmans- ville, where he opened his present place of business, and conducts a general store. Mr. Eby was married at Bismark, in 1860, to Miss Lizzie Smith, by whom he has four children : Mary, Robert, Grant, and Lizzie, died young. His wife died six or seven years after marriage, and he took for his DAUPHIN COUNTY. 663 Second wife Miss Lydia Lehman, a native of Lebanon county, by whom he has twelve children : Henry, John, Ida, Anna, Louisa, deceased ; Lillie, Katie, Tillie, George, Will- iam, Elsie, and Ira. Mr. Eby was originally a Republican, but is now an independent voter, and has never sought any political office. He is not a member of any religious organization. Foltz, Christian M., was born in Cone- wago township, Dauphin countv, Pa., Feb- ruary 24, 1868; son of John S. Foltz. Christian, the grandfather, was the son of Christian, great-grandfather, and he was the son of Christian, who was a native of Ger- many, and the first of the family to come to America. Since that time many of them have been farmers. The grandfather reared a large family and died in Dauphin countv. John S., the father, was born in Dauphin county in 1831, and removed with his par- ents to Conewago township when a boy, where he grew to manhood and was educated in the district schools of that township. He was first married to Helen Lutz, who bore him two children, Sarah and Mary, and then died. He was married then to Miss Elizabeth Alleman, born in Lower Swatara township in 1826, by whom he had four children : Ella and Catherine, both at home ; J. Ezra, proprietor of a creamery at Deodate, and Christian. After his marriage he opened a general store at Deodate, which he con- ducted until his death in 18S7. Christian acquired his primary education in the district schools and was graduated at the Normal School at Kutztown when he was twenty years of age. During vacation he was employed on the home farm. In the spring of 1891 he embarked in the mercan- tile business at Deodate, succeeding David Nissley, and has since built up a large and profitable trade. He was never married, but lives at home with his mother. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is in- terested in the welfare of the community. In his political views he is a staunch Re- publican. Under the Harrison administra- tion he was appointed postmaster of Deodate. Foltz, J. E., proprietor of the creamery, Deodate, Pa., was born in Conewago town- ship, Dauphin county, July 25, L865. His father was John S. Foltz, a well-known mer- chant of that place. He married Elizabeth Alleman, and they have four children : Ella, Catherine, J. E., and Christian, all of whom are unmarried. The father died in 1884. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and in his political views was a Republican. He served as school director, auditor and in other offices. J. E. Foltz was educated at the district schools, Millersville State Normal School, Cumberland Valley State Normal School and Keystone State Normal School, from which latter institution he received a di- ploma. He taught schools in Berks, Lan- caster and Dauphin counties, and was also the principal of the Orphans' Home, and in all taught seven full terms. In 1893 he es- tablished a creamer} 7 at Deodate, which, with equipment, cost §3,000, and has also two branch creameries, one at Vine and the other at Bachmansville, costing §1,000. He buys milk from the adjacent farmers, pay- out over $300 per week. He manufactures three hundred pounds of butter per day and ships it over the State. Mr. Foltz is unmar- ried. He is a Republican in politics, and is prominent also in Sunday-school work, be- ing the president of the Dauphin County Sunday-school Association and has been a superintendent of the local Sunday-school. Grubb, Benjamin, farmer. Deodate', Pa., was born in Conewago township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 19, 1845. John, the father, was born in the same township in 1810 and was a farmer. He married Annie Brandt and their children were: Fannie, Henry, John, Jacob, Benjamin, Josiah, and three who died young. He was a Republican in his political views. His wife died in 1876, and he died July 17, 1893. Both were mem- bers of Zion church. Benjamin attended the township schools and worked on the homestead until he was twenty-one years old. He then bought a farm in the township containing 130 acres which he so much improved. He lost his barn by fire with the stock it contained, en- tailing"^ loss of §1,500. In 1894 he built a fine new barn. He was married, in London- derry township, November 14,1872, to Annie Herzey, born in that township, July 30, 1851, daughter of Henry and Mary Herzey. The former was a native of Londonderry town- ship and was a farmer. Me died in Novem- ber, 1892, and his wife in 1877. having reared nine children. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Grubb are: Mary H., Benjamin H., 664 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Simon H., Annie, and Harry. Mr. Grubb is a Republican in politics and a member of Zion's church. Grubb, Joseph G., farmer, Bachmansville, Pa., was born in Conewago township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 3, 1832. John Grubb, the grandfather, was born in Lan- caster county, and was a miller and farmer in Conewago township. In politics he was a Whig. He and his family were members of the Mennonite church. He married Susan Blough, to whom there were born five chil- dren : John, Christian, Daniel, Susan and Nancy. Christian, the father, was educated in the subscription schools of the township, and worked with his father on the farm. He continued on the homestead and has been all his life engaged in farming in his ■ native township. He married Nancy Ging- rich, a native of Lebanon county, and they had eight children : Samuel', Catherine, Polly, Margaret, deceased, Michael, Joseph G, Susan and David. The father died in 1875, and his wife died in 1881. He was a Republican in politics and always much interested in public matters. Joseph G. acquired his education in the public schools of the township and was en- gaged in farm work on the homestead until he became of age, after which he rented a farm and began business for himself. When twenty-nine years of age he rented a farm of one hundred and sixty-eight acres for one year, after which he rented another farm, where he spent sixteen years and then his present farm of twenty-four acres for three thousand dollars, on which he has made many improvements. He was mar- ried in Conewago township, in 1861, to Christina E. Shenk, and to this marriage there is no issue. They are enjoying their comfortable home and reaping the fruits of the industry and frugality of their earlier life. He is a Republican and a member of Zion's church. Shelly, J. 0., Deodate, Pa., was born No- vember 17, 1893 ; son of Samuel and Eliza- beth Shelly. The parents were both natives of Lancaster county. The father was born in July, 1808, and was a farmer. He re- moved from Lancaster to Dauphin county and settled in Conewago township. He mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Over, of Lancaster county. Their children are: Elizabeth, Katherine, Fannie, Mary, Henry, J. 0., and Samuel, deceased. The father filled several township offices. He died in Sep- tember, 1881, aged seventy-eight years, and his wife died, aged sixty-nine years; both were members of the Old Brethren church. J. 0. Shelly attended the public schools of Conewago township and subsequently took a course in Palmyra Academy. He was en- gaged in farming with his father until his marriage. In 1867 he began farming for himself on one of his father's farms, where he has continued to the present time. Mr. Shelly has filled several public offices, that of school director for three years, and that of inspector of elections. He was made the executor of his father's estate, and ably and honestly discharged the trust. In his political views he is a Republican. His religious fellowship is in the Old Breth- ren church. Mr. Shelly was married, Janu- ary 8, 1867, to Miss Susan Gipple, daughter of Samuel and Lydia(Shenk) Gipple, of Leba- non county. Their children are: Harry, Liz- zie, Samuel, and Isaac. The parents of Mrs. Shelly are natives of Lebanon county. Her father was a farmer, and married Miss Liz- zie Shenk. Their children are: Harry, Sam- uel, Harvey, John, Jacob, Lizzie, Fannie, Leah, Susan, and Joseph. The parents re- side at Palmvra, Pa. Shenk, Cyrus G.,was born in Derry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., May 21, 1839 ; son of John M. Shenk. Rev. Michael Shenk, the grandfather, was the first of this fainity to settle in Dauphin county. He was first at Germantown, Pa., removed from there to Philadelphia and later to Lancaster county, where he received his education. The fam- ily were of the class which left Switzerland for good political and economical reasons, removing first to London, England, and later to America. His great-grandfather married Miss Lehman, who bore him a large family. Christian, the grandfather, was brought up a farmer boy, and had few educational advantages, the lack of which made him a strong advocate for a liberal provision in this respect for the youth of the State. He was married in Dauphin county to Miss Martin, by whom he had two daughters and one son, John M. He later married a Miss Lehman, who bore him two daughters and a son. He was a man of great public spirit, an advocate of free schools and all measures promoting the general welfare of society, and ^z^^CL^jcZ^e/ DAUPniN COUNTY. 667 was a man of prominence and influence whose advice was sought on all matters. He succeeded his father on the old Shenk farm which then contained six hundred and forty ecres. John M., the father, was born on the home- stead, November 15, 1814, and was educated in the district schools of that time. He was reared on the farm and became a farmer. He was married, in Dauphin count}', in 1838, to Miss Mary Gingrich, born in Derry town- ship, in 1815, daughter of John and Mary (Mover) Gingrich. After marriage, he settled on a rented farm in Derry township, and after a short time returned to the old home- stead in Conewago township. Their children are : Cyrus G., Diana. Mary Ann, Christian M., and Elizabeth. His wife died in 1881, after a lingering illness. She was a devoted Christian woman, active in all good works. The father still survives and enjoys good health for his years. He has held several township offices, and has been one of the directors of the Hummelstown National Bank since its organization. Cyrus G. began his education in the dis- trict schools of Conewago township, and finished at Mt. Joy Academy, when he was about nineteen years of age. He then taught school for four terms, and later be- came a farmer, and has made this his occu- pation. He has been something of a traveler, having visited various sections of the country, both east and west. He was married, at Mt. Joy, Pa., in 1868, to Miss Annie Herr, born in Lancaster county, in 1847, daughter of Abraham and Ann (Riehr) Herr. After marriage he took up his residence with his father on the old homestead, which, in 1S70, he bought from his father, and which now contains two hundred and sixty acres. His children are : Albert, Mamie, John, Herman, Cyrus, and Annie. Mr. Shenk is an inde- pendent voter with Republican p references. He has held the office of school director for many years, and also that of auditor and other offices. He has never connected him- self with any church, and has always held that people should not be divided by relig- ious prejudices and preferences, and would prefer to call all men brethren. He has taken a deep interest in Sunday-schools, and in early li*e served as superintendent at the local school. He is treasurer of his district, and is esteemed by all as an upright man. Shenk, Samuel, was born in Conewago township Dauphin county, Pa., February 12,1849; son of Henry Shenk. John, the grandfather, was born in Dauphin count}', and was a farmer. He married a Miss Buck, by whom he had four daughters and two sons. He died in Conewago township, and his wife survived him some years Henry, the father, was also born in Conewago town- ship, June 18, 1805, was educated in the district school, grew to manhood, and was married, in Derry township, to Miss Mary Kellar, native of Dauphin county. He set- tled on a farm of one hundred and fourteen acres in Conewago township, which he had bought previous to his marriage, and farmed there for some years. His wife died and he went to live with his son, where he died, in 1894. Their children are: Josiah, Columbia, Pa.; John and Henry, died young; Jacob, Lebanon, Pa.; and Samuel R., educated in the district schools of his native township and grew to manhood on his father's farm. He was married, in Derry township, where he was temporarily residing at the time, to Miss Mary E. Shenauer, born in Upper Swatara township, Dauphin county, daugh- ter of George and Kate Gingrich, both na- tives of Dauphin county. To this marriage there is no issue. He had been previously married to Lizzie Farver, who died, having born two children: Kate, died in infancy, and Lavinia Alice. After marriage he took up his residence on the farm of one hundred and fourteen acres, bought from his father, which he occupied for about sixteen years. In 1892 he rented the farm and moved to his present place, which contains seventeen acres of land, and has a fine house, barn and all modern improvements. Mr. Shenk is a strong Republican in politics and has been school director and filled other minor offices. Mrs. Shenk lived at home with her parents until her marriage. She is one of seven children: Mary. Mrs. Shenk: Annie: Mar- tin; Emma, died young; Adam: John, died in infancy : and Mina. Witmee, Peter, Bach mans ville, Ta.. was born in Dauphin county, Pa., June 25, 1821 : son of Peter and Esther (Burkholder) Wit- mer. He acquired his education in the sub- scription schools of Dauphin and Lancaster counties, and completed his course before the public schools were established. He learned the trade of cooper, at which he 44 668 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA served an apprenticeship of one year and then worked at the trade in the winter months for ten years, working at farm work in the summer months. He was married, November 20, 1851, to Miss Nancy Lehman, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Lehman, by whom he has four children : Elizabeth, wife of Jacob G. Brandt ; John L., married Miss Eliza Shenk, resides in Lancaster county ; Hettie L., wife of Christian G. Brandt ; Aaron L., married Miss Elizabeth Lehman, residing on the old homestead. In 1839 Mr. Witmer went to Lancaster county, where he was engaged in farming for nineteen years, and has spent in all thirty-three years in that county. In 1872 he returned to Dau- phin county and occupied the farm on which he has had his residence since that time. Mr. Witmer is a good Republican in his po- litical views, and in 1875 was elected a school director of Conewago township, in which office he has served for nine years. In re- ligious fellowship and faith he is associated with the Mennonite church. The parents of Mr. Witmer were natives of Dauphin county. His father was a farmer and also owned a grist mill. He married Elizabeth Lehman, daughter of Jacob and Maria Lehman. They had eight children, seven of whom survive : Henry, Nancy, Barbara, Poll} 7 , Elizabeth, Katie, Daniel and one child died young. The mother died at the age of forty-two years. The father then married Mrs. Nancy Birks, widow of John Birks, by whom he had eight children : Annie ; Sarah, wife of Rev. Henry Bucher ; Daniel; Peter; Susan, wife of Daniel Long- enecker; David; Lydia, deceased ; and Mat- tie, deceased. The father died, aged seventy- nine years. His widow still survives and resides in Eranklin county. Bowers, Abraham, was born in Lancas- ter county, Pa., January 18, 1820 ; son of Christopher and Magdaline Bowers. The parents were both born at Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to this country in their youth, the father being a general laborer. He had eleven children, of whom the only survivor is Abraham. The father died at the age of seventy-five years, and the mother at the age of fifty-five years, and both passed away in Lancaster county. Abraham attended the pay and public schools and worked on the home farm until he was seventeen years of age, when he began an apprenticeship at the blacksmith trade, in which he served three years, and then worked at his trade until 1891, when he re- tired from business. He was married, De- cember 21, 1843, by Rev. Jacob Stein, to Miss Madeline Sanders, daughter of Fred- erick and Catherine (Beam) Sanders, to whom have been born two children : Israel, born January 15, 1855, and Barbara, died August 1, 1873, aged twenty-five years. Mr. Bowers is a Republican in politics and served as constable of Conewago township one year, and also as inspector of elections. He came to Dauphin county in 1840, and in 1892 moved to the farm on which he now resides. He is in fellowship with the United Brethren church. Mrs. Bowers was born August 21, 1821, and died at the age of seventy-six years. Her parents were both natives of Germany, and came to America when young, and reared a family. The father was a farmer ; both are deceased, the mother dying in 1859. Israel, the only son and living child of Abraham Bowers, has been engaged in farm- ing for the past twelve years, and since 1892 has occupied and cultivated his father's farm. He was married, November 29, 1882, to Miss Amanda Shoemaker, daughter of Charles and Caroline (Yeager) Shoemaker, and they had two children, both deceased, Edward, died October 31, 1895, aged nine years, and Abraham, died October 11, 1894, aged seven years. Mr. Bowers is a Republican and has been elected to several offices. He served as in- spector of elections two years, and in 1888 was elected tax collector for Conewago town- ship, and served one year, and in 1889 was elected school director and served three years. He is a member of the United Breth- ren church, as is also his wife, Amanda. She was born March 18, 1868, and her parents were both natives of Lehigh county. The father was a hotel keeper in that county, and removed to Dauphin county in 1872, and kept the hotel at Hummelstown for many years. He married Miss Caroline Yeager, daughter of Jacob and Lydia Yea- ger, and they had thirteen children. In 1880 he went on a farm in Derry town- ship and cultivated it for fourteen years, and then retired, and is now living at Hum- melstown. He is a Republican in politics. His wife is a Lutheran and he is a member of the Evangelical church. fhiri'IIIN COUNTY. 069 DERRY TOWNSHIP. Walton, Allen, Hummelstown, was born in Chester count}', Pa , August 24, 1S35. His parents moved to Philadelphia when he was one year old. lie was educated in that city, and learned the trade of machinist. For about ten years he was engaged in plumb- ing and steam and gas-fitting, in Philadel- phia. In 1N07 lie came to Hummelstown, and was made superintendent of the Penn- sylvania Brown Freestone Company. In 1875 this company was sold out at sheriff's sale. Mr. Walton was the purchaser of the property and business. He made improve- ments in the machinery and enlarged the operations. In 1885 he built the railroad to his quarries, known as the Hummelstown and Brownstone railroad, in which he owns the controlling interest, and is president of the company. He is also a stockholder in the Hummelstown National Bank and its vice-president. He owns the controlling in- terest in the electric light plant and in the Hummelstown Water Works. He was mar- ried, in 1859, to Miss Emma J. Koehlen- kamp, of Philadelphia. They have two children: Allen K. and Robert J. Mr. Wal- ton was brought up in the Society of Friends. His family are members of the Lutheran church. Nissley, John J., cashier of the Hummels- town National Bank, was born in Derry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., October 22, 1832. He is a son of Christian and Nancy (Funck) Nissley. His grandfather, John Nissley, one of the very early settlers of Dauphin county, was a farmer and died in Derry township in 1830. His wife was Esther Ober, who died in Hummelstown in 1807, aged ninety-one years. They had two children : Christian, and a daughter, Francis, who married Dan- iel Neidig, became a widow, and afterwards married Abraham Land is, and settled in Derry township. Christian Nissley was born in Derry town- ship in 1806, and died in 1847. He was a farmer, miller and distiller. He took an active part in establishing the free school system and was elected the first school di- rector in his township. He belonged to the old Whig party. He married Nancy Funck and had eight children : Mary, wife of Isaac Mumma, of Highspire; Rev. Joseph Nissley, of Derry township ; John J.; Martin F. mer- chant in Hummelstown : Anna, of Middle- town ; S. R., practicing physician, of Eliza- bethtown ; Lee H., of Middletown, formerly cashier of the bank of that town; and Capt. C. A., who died December 25, 1887 ; he was formerly a merchant in Hummelstown, but in 1862 enlisted as private in company C, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers. Pie was transferred to company I, of the same regi- ment, and promoted to its captaincy. John J. Nissley was reared in Derry town- ship and educated in its common schools and at Chamberlain's Commercial College, Baltimore, Md. When he was twenty-one he and his brother, Capt. C. A. Nissley, came to Hummelstown and purchased the mer- cantile business of Col. George T. Hummel, which they conducted until 1808. In the management of this mercantile business Mr. Nissley recognized the need and opportunity of the conveniences which only a good bank can supply to the business community, and impressed with the belief that such a finan- cial institution would be appreciated by business men, and would contribute to the prosperity and growth of the place, he organ- ized a private bank, which became known as the Hummelstown Bank, and which was prosperous from the start. His recognized success in this enterprise convinced the com- munity of the desirableness of enlarging the capacity and scope of the bank, and, conse- quently, in 1882, a national bank was organ- ized and Mr. Nissley was chosen its cashier. This important position he has filled since that time, having full charge of the business of the bank, and administering its trusts in a manner that has inspired the utmost confi- dence of business men and has insured grati- fying returns to the stockholders. During his business career Mr. Nissley has found time to look after other commercial and industrial enterprises, which have pro- moted the welfare of the place. In 1856 he became secretary of the Hummelstown Fire Insurance Company, serving as its secretary and manager until 1893, when he was suc- ceeded by hi< son. and he is also a charter member and a director of the Hummelstown Brownstone Company. While industriously and intelligently em- ployed in promoting the material prosperity of himself and community Mr. Nissley has not been unmindful or negligent of his higher and spiritual interests. In 1800 he became a member of the Reformed church on public profession of his faith, and from 670 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the beginning of his religious life has been active and devoted in the performance of his duties. He was early called into the office of the eldership and for years has been the superintendent of the Sunday-school. He has frequently been the representative of the local church in the higher ecclesiastical bodies and takes an active part in the gen- eral business and enterprises of his denomi- nation, bestowing upon these matters, which are of a business character, the same distin- guished ability and fidelity which have char- acterized him in his business career. Few, if any, men of his denomination are more widely or favorably known or have been honored with as important trusts as those which have been placed in Mr. Nissley's hands. In 1870 he was made a member of the board of trustees of the Eastern Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States of America and he has also filled the responsible position of treasurer of that synod for twenty years. Mr. Nissley has been for many years one of the board of trustees of the Theological Seminary at Lancaster. He is a prominent member of the joint Board of Home Mis- sions of the Eastern and Potomac Synod, re- ceiving and dispersing all the money of this board as its treasurer, and has discharged these duties at a cost of much personal care and outlay of money with a willing and cheerful spirit. In early manhood he was a supporter of the Know-Nothing party, but united with the Republican party at its or- ganization. In 1856 Mr. Nissley was married to Miss Kate, daughter of John TJbil,of York county. They have two children : Annie L., who married Rev. J. F. Moyer, pastor of the Re- formed church, of Altoona, Pa., and has one child, Ruth Nissley ; J. Paul, born May 7, 1869, educated in the borough schools and at Harrisburg, is a clerk in the Hummels- town National Bank, was married in Feb- ruary 1894, to Miss Caroline L., daughter of Dr. Thomas G. Fox, of Hummelstown. The deceased children of John J. and Kate Niss- ley are: Ada Virginia, wife of Burd Zell, died in 1884, and Grace, born September 28, 1876, died June 21, 1879. Ulrich, William H, cashier of the Fann- ers' Bank, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, June 7, 1844 ; son of Adam and Mary Ulrich. He was educated in the public schools of the township and of Middletown. He prepared himself for teaching and for several years taught school in Lancaster county and after- - wards in his native township. For two years he was assistant in the Middletown Academy. He then exchanged the school room for the farm, working for five years at the homestead. While teaching and farming he had been studying civil engineering under Prof. Ross, and having fitted himself for that profession he left the farm and devoted himself to its labors. He was employed at different times as civil engineer by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, the National Pipe Line Company, and Miller, Graff & Co., coal oper- ators. He was forced to suspend his work for the last-named company on account of the disturbances caused by the " Mollv Mc- Guires." In 1885 he became one of the organizers of the Farmers' Bank and in 1S92 was elected its cashier, which position he has ever since held. He is a director and the secretary of the Cameron Furnace Company, of Middle- town ; he has been for many years a director in the Annville Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and was one of the organizers and is a director of the Hummelstown Elec- tric Light Company. Mr. Ulrich is also largely interested in agriculture. He is the owner of six farms, lying in Lebanon, Dau- phin and Franklin counties. He is a Republican in opinions and actions. In 1874 he was elected county surveyor and served in that office two terms. In 1886 he was elected prothonotary and clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Dauphin county and was re-elected in 1889, serving six years. At the end of his term of office he took a trip through Florida for his health. Mr. Ulrich is a member of Perseverance Lodge, F. & A. M., of Harrisburg ; of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, and Junior Order United American Mechanics. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Kate E. Bowman, of Lebanon county. They have no children. They are members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Ulrich has been for many years super- intendent of the Sunday-school. He takes an active interest both in the local church and in general denomination work. He has for many years been a trustee of the Lebanon Valley College. He is a director of the Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association and of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua. DA UPHIN CO UNTY . 671 Baker, W. 0., M. D., Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Chester count}', Pa., January 10, 1850. He was educated in the public school and in the Millersville Normal School. He read medicine under Dr. Henry Carpenter, of Lancaster, and Prof. Frothingham, of the University of Michigan, where he attended lectures for two terms. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1S74. He practiced for six months in Mari- etta, Lancaster county. In December, 1874, he came to Hummelstown as successor to Dr. Roebuck, and now has an extensive practice in this part of the count}'. He is physician for the Hummelstown Brownstone Company and the Brownstone and Middle- town Railroad Company. Ee was one of the organizers of the Farm- ers' Bank, and is now its vice-president. He was one of the organizers and is a large stockholder in the Hummelstown Electric Light Company. Dr. Baker is a partner with II. G. Walmer in the milk and cream- ery business. He is a member of Persever- ance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., of Harris- burg. He takes an active part in politics in connection with the Republican party. He was married, in 1875, to Miss Anna, daugh- ter of Diller Bare, of Lancaster county. They have three children : Maude, Gertrude and Zelma. Walmer, Henry G., of the firm of Wal- mer & Fox, carriage and sleigh manufactur- ers, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Hum- melstown in 1S45. He is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Gilbert) Walmer. Samuel Walmer was born in Lebanon county. In 1843 he came to Hummelstown and began the manufacture of carriages, which he con- tinued until his death, in 1872. He was a prominent member of the United Brethren church, and assisted in building the church edifice. His politics were Republican. His wife, who survives him, is a native of Leb- anon county. They have live children liv- ing: Emma W., widow of W. W. Reed, of Hummelstown: Henry G.; Minnie, wife of S. M. Killough, of Hummelstown: Clara. wife of Henry Bare, of New York city, and Mary, wife of W. R. Fox, of Hummelstown. Henry G. Walmer was educated in the Hummelstown public schools, the < Hterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, and Eastman's Commercial College. I'oughkeepsie, N. Y. lie entered the counting-room of James K till. San I re iV < '<->., dry goods. Third -In el. Philadelphia, where he was employed for some time. He then returned home and assisted in his father's business until, in 1872, his father died. He was made execu- tor of the estate, and continued the business until 1876. At that date the existing firm of Walmer & Fox was organized. In 1889 he and Dr. W. C. Baker established a " Model Creamery," and built a chop mill in connection with it. In politics Mr. Wal- mer acts with the Republican party. He is president of the borough council. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Hoffer. Their chil- dren are : Reed, Samuel R. and Clara B. Cassel, David B., tanner and currier, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in South Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., Octo- ber 17, 1854. He is a son of Uriah and Bar- bara (Hocker) Cassel. He was educated in the township schools. He learned the tan- ner's trade of his father, and has followed this occupation through life. In 1877 he came to Hummelstown and opened a tan- nery. He was burned out in 1890. After this misfortune he built the currier shop which he now occupies. Mr. Cassel is a member of the Junior Order United Ameri- can Mechanics. He was married, in 1880, to Miss Ida A. Hoffer, daughter of Christian Hoffer. They have five children : Christian Uriah, Agnes Marie, Romaine, George Ed- mund, and Daniel A. Mr. Cassel and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Siplk, W. H., lumber dealer, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in Middletown, Pa., January 1, 1844. He is a son of Henry and Susan (Light) Siple. Henry Siple was born in Middletown in 1803. His father was Christian Siple, one of the early settlers of Dauphin county, a gunsmith; he died in Middletown. Henry Siple conducted a store on a canal boat, the business of which was to furnish goods to merchants along the Union canal. 1 lealso boated lumber to Phila- delphia. He afterwards became a partner in the firm of Cobaugh A: Siple, later Siple A - Car- many, dealers in lumber, at Middletown. He was in this business for many years. He was one of the organizers and a director of the Middletown Market Company, and a stockholder in the car work-, and in the cemetery association. His politics were Re- publican. He was an elder in the Church of God, and a member of its building com- 672 BIO GRA PEIVAL ENCYVL 0PED1A mittee. He died in 1879. His wife, Susan Light, survives with four of their children : Henrietta, W. H., Nelson W. T., of Phila- delphia, and Henry R., of Chicago, 111. W. H. Siple was educated in the public schools of Middletown, where he was reared, and at Mechanicsburg, Pa. He was em- ployed in the lumber business with his father until his father's retirement, and after his death, in 1879, he succeeded to the busi- ness, and became a partner in the firm of Etter, Carmany & Siple, which carried on business for nine years. In 1881 he came to Hummelstown and established the busi- ness in which he is still engaged, known as the Hummelstown Mills and Lumber Com- pany. He is at present the manager and treasurer of this company. He aided in the organization of the Hummelstown Water Company, and is one of its directors and its superintendent. In 1861 he enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served in the army nine months. He participated in the battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. Mr. Siple is a Repub- lican. He is president of the borough school board. He has served as president of both the Middletown and Hummelstown coun- cils. He is a member of Henderson Post, No. 443, G. A. R., and was the first com- mander of the post. He is a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. He was married, in 1872, to Miss Alice E., daughter of George \V. Etter, of Middletown. Their three children are: Bertha R, George E., and Willard. Mr. Siple is a member of the Reformed church of Hummelstown. Wall, Richard J., dentist, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 1, 1865. He is a son of Richard and Elizabeth (Westcott) Wall. His father was a native of county Cork, Ireland. He was a sea captain, and part owner of a merchant sailing vessel, and engaged in traffic in all parts of the globe. While he was yet a young man he became an officer in the British navy. He commanded a battery in the Sepoy Rebellion, and marched from Cal- cutta to Lucknow, a distance of nine hun- dred miles, through a densely settled country, jiarticipating in many battles. He came to this country, and in 1867 retired from all marine service, and engaged in business in Philadelphia. In 1869 he came to Hum- melstown and became foreman in the Brown-' stone quarries, where he was employed until 1893 ; at this date he retired from active business. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity; politically, a Democrat; by church membership, a Lutheran. He was married in Newfoundland to Elizabeth Westcott. They have had eight children, of whom seven are living : Cora, wife of Wells Grove, of Harrisburg ; Richard J.; Charles B.; Lillie J., wife of Peter Hummel, of Philadelphia ; Emma J., Archibald, and Florence J., all of Hummelstown. Richard J. Wall was educated in the Hummelstown schools. He studied den- tistry under Dr. Christ, of Hummelstown, and graduated from the University of Penn- sylvania in 1887 ; he has since that time been engaged in the practice of his profes- sion. In 1890 he married Miss Elizabeth May, daughter of H. J. Hummel, of Hum- melstown. They have three children : Richard C, Margerie M., and Mary Esther. Mr. and Mrs. Wall are members of the Lu- theran church. In politics he is a Demo- crat. He is a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and Capital City Lodge, No. 301, I. 0. 0. F., Harrisburg. Walton, Robert J., superintendent of the Hummelstown Brownstone Company, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 12, 1863, and is the son of Allen and Emma J. (Koehlen- kamp) Walton. His parents removing to Hummelstown in 1867, he received his edu- cation here, in the public schools. In 1885 he married Miss Carrie, daughter of Dr. Jacob Shope, of Hummelstown. Their chil- dren are : Robert J., Jr., and Emma J. Mr. Walton and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Politically he is a Re- publican. Snavely, Joseph, was born in Lebanon, Pa., June 4, 1793. He was the son of John and Gertrude (Boehm) Snavely, Penns.ylva- nians, of German ancestry, and was one of four children born to these worthy parents. Joseph Snavely attended the subscription schools of his birthplace and worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-one years of age. His father then purchased a farm and hotel near Annville, and put him in charge of them, thus starting him in busi- ness for himself. He conducted this busi- ness for a number of years, making much im- provement in the property, and was reason- ably successful. He was a very popular DAUPHIN COUNT!'. (373 landlord and surrounded himself with many warm friends. After selling the farm and hotel he removed to Annville, where he spent several years. Finally he removed to Dauphin county and located in Derry township, where he bought a farm of fifty acres; this he improved and cultivated until his death. He was married, in Lebanon, June 15, 1820, to Catherine, daughter of Abraham Light, a prominent farmer of Leba- non county. She was born in Lebanon, De- cember 12, 1800. They had ten children: Edward, deceased, who was a soldier in the Mexican war; Amanda, died young; Melinda, deceased, wife of Simon Mutch, of Lancaster county; Peremilia, deceased, wife of Isaac Wolfberger, of Kansas; Moses, died voung; John H., killed July 9, 1894, in Wisconsin ; Orpha L., wife of Thomas Lyons, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume, and who resides on the homestead; Peninah, wife of Solomon Bechtel ; Joseph, resides on the homestead ; Hannah, wife of Dr. Ellinger, of Topeka, Kan. Mr. Suavely died in Au- gust, 1873, his wife May 3, 1874. He was widely and favorably known and universally esteemed as an honest and upright man. He was industrious in his business, very genial and kindly in his manner, and easily approachable by all. His politics were Democratic. He was a member of the Metho- dist Episcopal church. Lyons, Thomas, husband of Orpha Snavely, daughter of Joseph Snavely, was born in county Cork, Ireland, in I860. He is a son of John and Mary (Keller) Lyons. He at- tended school in Cork. At the age of twenty he came to America and located in the State of New York, where he found employment, and remained there until 1884. He then came to Hummelstown, and was employed for a year or more by the railroad company. In 1885 he married Miss Snavely and located upon the farm ; he is now devoting his atten- tion to its cultivation and improvement; he conducts his business with energy and in- dustry, and is very successful. He is an hon- orable man, social in his intercourse with others and has made many friends in the community in which he resides. Shope, Dr. Jacor, Hummelstown, was born in Lower Paxton township. Dauphin county, Pa., September 6, L819. He is a son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Wasser) Shope. Abraham Shope was born in the same town- ship. He is a son of Jacob Shope, also a native of Lower Paxton township, and of German descent. Abraham Shope was a weaver and farmer, a Whig in politics and a member of the Church of God, and sub- sequently of the Evangelical church. He died in Lower Paxton township in 1854. His wife was born in Lower Paxton and was a daughter of John Wasser, a surgeon in the Swiss army. Their children were: John, Abraham, Jacob, David, Elizabeth, and one who died in infancy. Elizabeth (Wasser) Shope died in 1826. Abraham Shope's second marriage was with Elizabeth McFad- den,bornin Dauphin county, and of Scotch- Irish descent. They had eight children : Elisha, George, Mary, Cornelius, Priscilla, Adam, Susanna, and one other who died young. The second Mrs. Shope died in Oberlin, Pa. Jacob Shope attended the district and sub- scription schools of his township until he was fourteen years old. He then went to Harrisburg, and learned printing with the Gospel Publishing Company, at the head of which was John Winebrenner. He was with this company for three years. Having learned his trade he went to Philadelphia, and was employed for six months on the Morning Star, a newspaper edited by John Bausman. He then returned to Harrisburg and worked for one year on the Telegraph. At the earnest request of his uncle, Dr. David Shope, a prominent and successful physician, he removed to Hummelstown in 1840, and began to study medicine with his uncle as his preceptor. After two and a half years of hard study, under the able instruc- tions of his uncle, he was prepared to begin practice ; he then went to Middletown and opened an office. His uncle having died, he was earnestly solicited by that physician's patrons to return to Hummelstown and take his uncle's practice. To this request he ac- ceded and has been continuously in practice there for thirty years. He has been eminently successful and has gathered around him a host of warmly attached friends. In 1860 he determined to enter the army am! weni to Harrisburg to enlist, but the citizens of Hummelstown so urgently entreated him not to abandon his practice, that he reluc- tantly gave up his intention and returned. In 1861 he engaged in the drug ami hard- ware business, which he has since carried on with a fair share of success. He has also been interested in agriculture, having bought 674 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA two farms which, after cultivating and im- proving them, he sold again. Dr. Shope was one of the founders of the National Bank of Hummelstown, is a direc- tor and has been its president for the past five years. He was the oi'iginator and for a number of years president of the fire depart- ment. He was the organizer and is presi- dent of the Hummelstown Cemetery Asso- ciation. The Doctor was one of the foremost promoters of the grading of the streets of Hummelstown, and also one of the promoters of the incorporation of the borough. He was treasurer of Derry township in the putting in of substitutes for the army during the late Rebellion. For twelve years he served as school director and has always been active in matters pertaining to the welfare of the county, and during his early years was an active politician. He was married, in Hummelstown, in 1843, to Esther Mann, a native of Hummelstown, and a daughter of Charles E. Mann, a butcher and a native of Germany. They had eight children : Charles D., killed in the war of 1861-65, a sergeant major in the One Hundred and Seventh regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers; Elizabeth, widow of Sam- uel Bear ; Ernest, a quarryman, living in Hummelstown ; Addie E., living at home ; Agnes M., wife of C. Nissley Mumma, hard- ware merchant of Steelton ; Carrie M., wife of Robert J. Walton, a sketch of whom ap- pears on another page; Sophia M., and Alice, who died in infancy. Dr. Shope has been for half a century a resident in his present home. He has seen vast improvements in the town and much advancement in the elements of refinement and civilization. Of this progress he has been not onty an observer but an active promoter. He is both prominent and pop- ular, being a man of kind, genial manners. In politics he is Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. Fox, Thomas G., M. D., was born in Hum- melstown, Pa., July 19, 1827, and is the son of George and Elizabeth (Eshenour) Fox. George Fox was born in Derry township, Dauphin county. He is a son of John and Margaret (Rupert) Fox, the former a native of Devonshire, England, the latter of Hol- land. He was reared on the farm and be- came proprietor of the Golden House, in Hummelstown. He was a Whig, and was postmaster of Hummelstown for thirty -five years. He was an exemplary citizen, ac- tive in all reformatory and progressive move- ments. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. He died in 1856, and his wife, who was a native of Dauphin county, died in 1862. They reared a family of sons, who all became useful and notable men. Theyare: Richard, farmer and dealer in stock; John E., deceased, a successful banker in Philadelphia, died leaving an ex- tensive estate ; James, a prominent lawyer in Harrisburg, district attorney, member of the Legislature for three terms, a brilliant orator ; George, deceased ; Abner, farmer at Danville, 111., and Thomas G. The latter attended the subscription school in Hummelstown until he was fourteen, when he went 'to Harrisburg to learn print- ing. He spent four years in the office of the Telegraph; at the end of this time he went to Philadelphia and was employed for two years as clerk in the Exchange Bank. The next three years he spent in the study of medicine, takingthe regular course in the Jefferson Medical College, from which insti- tution he was graduated, with honors, in 1852. He returned at once to Hummels- town and opened an office for the practice of medicine. He was a skillful physician, and met with gratifying success. He con- tinued in practice until 1873, when he re- tired from active professional duties. Dr. Fox has been somewhat conspicuous in poli- tics in connection with the Republican party. He was a member of the Legislature for two years ; was elected prothonotary of Dauphin county for two terms ; served as school director of Hummelstown and Derry township for sixteen years. He was married, in Hummelstown, May 11, 1852, to Diana, daughter of Henry and Mary (Landis) Hershey, born July 12, 1832, in Derry township. They had nine chil- dren : Dr. L. Webster, a very prominent ocu- list of Philadelphia ; Elizabeth ; James G., farmer, of Chester county, Pa.; John E., a well-known attorney in Harrisburg; Addie, wife of J. H. Gay, carpet manufacturer, of Philadelphia ; Mary H; Caroline, wife of John P. Nissley, of Hummelstown; George H, medical student in Philadelphia, and one child who died young. Dr. Fox has substantial interests in real estate. He is the owner of six hundred acres of land. He is enterprising and progressive and is highly esteemed. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are popular in DMIPniN COUNTY. 675 social circles, are active in promoting the welfare of the community, and are members of the Lutheran church. Nissley, Martin F., general merchant) llummelstown, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 18, 1837. He is a son of Christian Nissley, a sketch of whom appears with the sketch of John J. Nissley in this volume. He took the usual course in the schools of his native township. His business was that of farming and he re- mained on the homestead farm until 1863. He then enlisted in company E, Thirty- sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served three months. When discharged from the army he returned home and re- mained for two years upon the farm. In 1865 he removed to Hummelstown and dealt in live stock for four years. He finally went into the butchering business which he car- ried on successfully for ten years. In 1883 he bought the interest of his brother in a general store and has continued in this busi- ness to the present time. His marked suc- cess in establishing and enlarging his trade demonstrates bis ability as a merchant. He is well informed as to the needs and demands of his patrons, is a skillful buyer, progressive, enterprising and genial. To name these qualities of the man and the merchant is sufficient to account for his success. .Mr. Nissley is also public-spirited. Al- though not an active politician, he is will- ing, as a good citizen, to render such services as his fellow-citizens may ask of him. His political preferences are with the Republican party. He was a school director for six years and a member of the town council for two terms. He is a memberof the United Brethren church. He was married, in Hummelstown, in 1865, to Maggie Greenawalt, of Hummels- town, a daughter of Samuel ( Jreenawalt, pro- duce dealer of that town. They had three children: Clara, wife of George V. IIuM'er, implement dealer of Hummelstown ; Harry, clerk in his father's store; and one child who died young. His wife died in 1872. He was married again, in llummelstown, in 1879, to Mary, daughter of William Shatters, blacksmith, of Hummelstown. They have three children: Ross, Grace and Bernicia, all attending school. Mr. Nissley is a mem- ber of State Capita] Lodge, No."70, I. <>.<>. F., of I [arrisburg. Curry, John B., grain and coal dealer, Swatara, Fa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 29, 1856. He is a son of Conrad and Catherine (Ba- shore) Curry. Conrad Curry also was born in Dauphin county, the son of Samuel Curry, a carpenter of that county, of Scotch-Irish descent. He was brought up on the farms of his neighbors until twenty-one years, when he learned the milling trade and made it his occupation, up to the year 1884; he then transferred the business to his son, John I!. He was married in Derry township, where his wife, Catherine Bashore, was born. They had three children ; John B., Samuel B., grain dealer and miller, of Lebanon, Pa., and Mary, who died young. Mr. Curry is a Republican and a member of the United Brethren church. He resides with his son, John B. He is a genial man and much respected. John B. Curry attended the schools of his native township in winter, and worked on the farm in summer.until he was twenty years old. He then learned the milling trade with his father, and worked with him until 1884, when his father relinquished the business, leaving it solely in his manage- ment. He met with reasonable success, but being desirous of extending his operations, he took the warehouse at Swatara, owned by Isaac Erb, and traded in grain and coal. He was married, in Lebanon county, Pa., in lssn. to Emma, one of the six children of John Kreider, of Lebanon county. They have seven children : Irwin, Amnion, Amos, Mary, Henry, John K. and Catherine, all attending school. Mr. Curry is a Republi- can in politics. He is a member of the United Christian church. He has from his youth been a hard working and very busy man. He has always been recognized as a man of sound judgment in business matters, and is prudent, careful and enterprising. His business capacity, coupled with strict integ- rity, have made him a successful and an honored man. Kleinfelter, Joseph, proprietor of the Keystone Motel, llummelstown. Pa., was born in Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon county. Pa., October 4, 1854. lie i- a son of John and Elizabeth (Behm) Kleinfelter. John Kleinfelter is well and widely known in Lebanon and Dauphin counties, lie has been a fanner and slock raiser, and has been 676 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENVYCL OPEDIA successful in his business. His present resi- dence is at Annville, Lebanon county, where, retired from business, he and his estimable wife are quietly enjoying the fruits of their labors in other days. He is a Republican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kleinfelter are members of the Evangelical church. He married Elizabeth Behm, a native of Lebanon county. They had seven children: Sarah, wife of U. S.Carpman,of Lebanon county; Joseph; Katie, wife of Jacob Winters, farmer, of West Han- over; John, farmer of Berkeley county, W. Va.; Lizzie, wife of David Shank, farmer, of Annville; Mary, wife of John Walbrun, farmer, of Lebanon county ; Rebecca, wife of Samuel Imboden, school teacher, of Ann- ville. Joseph Kleinfelter attended the schools of his district. His beginning of the work of life was on his father's farm ; after two years there he rented a farm in Lebanon county, owned by G. W. Shenk ; this farm he culti- vated for three years, and then rented and worked another farm in the same county for four years. After this he came to Dau- phin county, and rented a farm owned by J. M. Shenk, which he worked for six years. In 1890 he bought the Keystone Hotel, at Hummelstown, of which he is still owner and manager. Mr. Kleinfelter is well adapted to this business. He keeps a first- class hotel ; his house is furnished with all modern improvements, such as electric light and steam heat. Here he dispenses enter- tainment with a bountiful hand and in a cordial manner, which makes his guests feel at home, and in friendly and hospitable hands. His accommodations are unsur- passed by any hostelry in this section of the county, and his hotel is deservedly popular. Mr. Kleinfelter is a great lover of good horses, being a good judge of them, and the owner of some that are able to make good speed on both road and track. Mr. Kleinfelter was married at Union De- posit, Dauphin county, by Rev. Brownmil- ler, August 16, 1877, to Miss Emma R. Al- bright, who was born in Lower Paxton town- ship, February 3. 1858, a daughter of Melus and Maigaret Albright. The former still survives, and resides near Hummelstown, the latter is deceased. To their union was born seven children : Coria, born July 2, 1878; Emma, born July 16, 1881, and died Novembers. 1892; Joseph, born June 11, 1883 ; Landis, born March 23, 1886 ; Clay- ton, born February 7, 1888; Edwin, born May 24, 1889, died June 18, 1896 ; Anna, born March 24, 1891, died February 19, 1894. Mr. Kleinfelter is a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. In his political views he is a Republican and the family attend the Lutheran church. Karmany, William, furniture manufac- turer, general house furnisher and under- taker, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Pal- myra, Lebanon county, Pa., May 26, 1853 ; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Strock) Karmany. Jacob Karmany was born in Lancaster county and was of German descent. He was a carpenter and joiner and followed this trade all his life ; he was a Republican ; he and his family attended the Lutheran church ; he died in Palmyra in 1891. His wife, Eliza- beth Strock, was born in Belle Grove, Leb- anon county, Pa.; she survives him and resides in Palmyra. The}' had five children, of whom three, Daniel, Edwin, and Alfred, died young ; the two living are : Jacob, gen- eral merchant in Lancaster county, Pa., and William. William Karmany was educated in the public schools of his native place. He served a three years' apprenticeship at cabinet mak- ing and w r orked at that trade as journeyman for ten years more. After this he removed to Hummelstown and began the manufacture of furniture on his own account. In 1882, finding his trade increasing, he built a fac- tory and warehouse, and manufactured furni- ture on a large scale, giving employment to a number of men. In his large show room he displays for sale a large stock of all kinds of furniture, carpets and house furnishing goods. He not only draws trade from the surrounding territory, but also ships furni- ture to Harrisburg, Middletown and other points. As another branch of his business, he is well equipped as an undertaker, and receives his full share of patronage in this department. The establishment of Mr. Kar- many is one of the solid concerns of the town and is of large advantage to the place. In the employment of labor and the outlay for materials, as well as in the trade brougbt to the town, the business is no small contribu- tion to the activity and prosperity of the place. Mr. Karmany votes with the Repub- lican party. He was elected to the council of Hummelstown on the ticket of his party. He was married, in Lebanon county, in 1872, to Sarah Reed, born in Annville, Pa., in 1857. They have two children: Clarence and I)M T l'IfIX COUNTY. 677 George W., both attending school. Mr. Karmany belongs to the Sons of America and to the Junior Order United American Mechanics. He is an honorable business man and a genial gentleman. He attends the Lutheran church. Stkickler, Joseph, S., farmer, stock raiser and lime manufacturer, of Hummelstown, Pa., was born on the old Strickler home- stead, in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 1, 1834. It is pleasant to write and profitable to read the simple chronicles of a family like the Stricklers. They display those virtues which are developed and strengthened and bequeathed to succeeding generations in the lines of those who till the soil and live in the country. Such families are the strength and glory of the nation, and the promise and potency of its enduring prosperity. Mr. Strickler is a representative of the fourth generation of those of his name and line who have lived and labored and rested where he now has his home, his occupation and his enjoyment. His great-grandfather, Abraham Strickler, who was of German an- cestry, bought this farm, now known as the "Strickler Homestead," about 1766. The Stricklers throughout the county spring from that owner of the Derry township farm. Abraham Strickler becmeathed the farm to his son, Henry Strickler ; for easy identification, let him be called the first Henry Strickler. He married Miss Fronica Ziegler, and they occupied and cultivated the homestead farm. They had four children. One of these children was the second Henry Strickler, Che father of Joseph S. The second Henry Strickler was a noted farmer and stockman. He occupied and tilled the homestead farm for the greater part of his life. In 1831 he married Eliza- beth Shanks, who was born in Lancaster county, Pa. They had eight children: •Joseph S.; John, living in Cumberland county ; Fannie, wife of J. Lowe, of Cumber- land county, Pa.; David, died young; Sam- uel, farmer, of Cumberland county ; Henry, railroad engineer, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, residing at Ashtabula. Ohio; Abra- ham, died young: Annie, unmarried, living in Cumberland county. In L'859 he re- moved from the old homestead, in Derry township, to Cumberland county, Pa., where lie engaged extensively in farming and stock raising, and where he died in 1886. His wife died in 1880. He was a Republican and a member of the Mennonite church. He was a prosperous man, of solid character and great personal worth. Joseph S. Strickler attended the schools of Derry township, and took an English course in Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.; he also took a commercial course. After studying at Gettysburg for three years lie returned to the homestead, and for five years conducted the farm for his father. His father then removed to Cumberland county, and Joseph took charge of the home- stead. He gave to the old farm his undivided attention and it became his joy and his pride. He planned important improvements and proceeded to work out his plans. In 1886 he erected one of the finest stone dwell- ings in the township, and furnished it with all modern conveniences, gas, hot and cold water, and bath room, also heating it throughout with steam. He built a magnifi- cent barn with a stone basement, and fur- nished it at a cost of six thousand dollars. He made an additional outlay of two thou- sand dollars upon other outhouses and minor buildings. Altogether, upon new buildings and improvements, he expended fourteen thousand dollars, and thus made for himself one of the most convenient, sub- stantial and luxurious farm homes in the State. He cultivates two hundred and thirty-five acres of land and keeps the entire farm under the most skillful and productive tillage. His farm is stocked with the finest breeds of horses, cattle, hogsand sheep, and no farmer surpasses him in raising live stock. In addition to his extensive and profitable operations in agricul- ture, he lias fitted up a lime burning plant of several kilns, and is now able to produce thirty thousand bushels of lime per year. He was one of the promoters of the Farm- ers' Bank, of Hummelstown, and has been a director of the bank since 18S5. He is a Republican, but his political action centers in voting, not in seeking office. He was elected justice of the peace, but would not accept the office. He has always found enough in his farm and business to employ his time and strength. Mr. Strickler is a model business man and an exemplary citi- zen. He is enterprising and progressive and in every way up with the times. He is widely known and everywhere honored and respected. In December, 185S, he married, in Middle- 678 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA town, Susan, daughter of Jacob B. Hummel, of Hummelstown, Pa., born December 18, 1840. They had twelve children, three of whom are living : Marian C, born Septem- ber 8, 1859, wife of Dr. M. R. Fisher, of Campbellstown, Pa., a practicing physician; Charles, born October 5, 1868, educated in the district schools and Commercial College, in Philadelphia, resides on the homestead, is an excellent young man, well-equipped for business and promises a successful career, unmarried; Edwin J., educated at college, now in New Orleans. The deceased chil- dren are : Elizabeth, born February 26, 1865, died March 19, 1865 ; Samuel H., born Sep- tember 30, 1863, died October 14, 1866: George H., born October 24, 1862, died Sep- tember 1, 1877; Katie H., born August 26, 1870, died July 27, 1886 ; A. Lincoln, born November 8, 1860, died January 2, 1887. Four other children died in infancy. Mrs. Strickler died at the homestead, April 7, 1877. On September 30, 1879, Mr. Strick- ler married his second wife, Emma Epler, "born in Londonderry township, April 6, 1847. She died April 10, 1895, without issue. PIershey, Martin L., M. D., Derry Church, Dauphin county, Pa., was born in Derry Church, April 1, 1857. John Hershey, his father, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in 1799, the son of Henr3' Hershey, an exten- sive and prominent farmer of that county. John Hershey was educated in the subscrip- tion schools of the township, and was all his life a farmer. He removed to Dauphin county, where he was extensively engaged both in farming and in stock raising. He married Catherine M. Friel, born in Leb- anon county, near Campbellstown, the daughter of Patrick Friel, a Lebanon county farmer, of Irish descent. They had seven children : Henry F., an employee of the steel works, Steelton, Pa., member of the council of Steelton, married Miss Frantz, and has two children, Grace and Justus; Margaret, single, resides at Chicago, 111.; Isaac F., farmer, of Oberlin, Kan.; and Martin L. The deceased children were: Mary, wife of S. S. Shirk, contractor and builder, left one child ; Edgar, timekeeper at the Steelton steel works; Elizabeth and Mandanna died young. Mr. Hershey was a Whig. He was a mem- ber of the United Brethren church, and a widely known and highly respected man. He died in 1884, his wife in 1890. Martin L. Hershey attended the district schools of Derry Church ; was graduated at Lebanon Valley College. He taught school at Derry Church, giving universal satisfac- tion. Having chosen to prepare himself for the medical profession, he entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and after two years' close application to study he was graduated with honors in the class of 1883. He opened an office in his native town, Derry Church, and was well received by his old friends and neighbors. He has succeeded in building up a large practice. He stands in the lead of his profession, second to none in the county. He has a host of friends, ad- mirers and patrons; his name is a house- hold word in the community. Dr. Hershey is also prominent in politics as an active Republican. In 1890 he was elected to the State Legislature on the Re- publican ticket by a large majority ; in 1892 he was again elected to the same office, de- feating his opponent by three thousand votes. He was chairman of the education committee, and member of the fisheries committee and several other important com- mittees of the House of Representatives. He was an industrious worker and was distin- guished for his ability. He was married, in 1885, in Lancaster county, Pa., to Miss Eliza- beth F., daughter of Dilfer and Mary (Groff ) Bare, born at Bareville, Lancaster county, February, 1865. They have had four chil- dren : Ruth M., born August 3, 1886; John B., born November 6, 1887, died in August, 1888; Paul M., born January 17, 1888; Cathe- rine E., born April 30, 1889. Diller Bare, the father of Mrs. Hershey, was the second son of ex-Sheriff Adam Bare, who was well known in Lancaster county for superior intelligence and ability. He was married twice ; first, to Rachael Diller, of whom two children survive: Sarah, wife of Prof. Shimmell, teacher in the Harrisburg schools and editor of the School Gazette; and Annie, wife of Dr. W.C. Baker, of Hummels- town. He was married, secondly, to Miss Mary Groff, by whom there are two chil- dren: Elizabeth, wife of Dr. M. L. Hershey, and Harry E., of Philadelphia. Mrs. Bare died in May, 1895, and Mr. Bare resides with his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Hershey. Moyer, John H., senior member of the firm of Moyer & Brightbill, flour, grain and coal merchants, Derry Church, was born in Derry Church, Dauphin county, Pa., Novem- DAUPHIN COUNTY. (ITU ber 12, 1857. His father, John B. Moyer, was also born at Derry Church, and is a son of John Moyer, who was a prominent farmer and stockman of Lebanon county, Fa., well and favorably known throughout thatcounty. In 1848 John B. Mover married Catherine Kline, born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa. They .had five children: John H.; Lizzie, wife of D. M. Stoudt, farmer, of Derry township; Felix, merchant; Katie, unmarried ; Mary A., died young. His poli- tics were Republican. He was a member of the German Baptist church, and a well-known and highly honored citizen. He died in 1SS1 ; his wife still lives and has her home in Derry Church. John* H. Moyer was educated in the dis- trict schools, and at Millersville and Pal- myra. For five years after completing his education he taught school, and gave gen- eral satisfaction as a teacher. He then em- barked in the coal business at Derry Church, which he conducted for five years and made very profitable. For three years of this time he also dealt in grain. His success and the increase of the business demanded the ad- mission of a partner, whom he found in the person of his brother-in-law, Henderson Brightbill, with whom he formed, in 188S, the firm of Moyer & Brightbill. These part- ners were young men, full of life and energy, with much business ability and enterprise. They began on a large scale. They erected one of the largest mills in the county and equipped it with machinery which enabled them to manufacture High grade flour in large quantities. They have maintained the grade of their flour, and the firm of Moyer & Brightbill has established a r eputation throughout the State for manufacturing the highest grade roller process flour. They have thus built up an extensive and profit- able trade. They are also general grain mer- chants as well as coal and salt dealers. They rank among the most successful business men of the county. Mr. Moyer also culti- vates one of the largest farms in the town- ship, on which he raises some of the finest stock which goes to the market from this region. In this department of his business he employs a considerable number of men. He was married, in 1882, to Miss Lizzie Brightbill, born near Campbellstown, Pa., in 18(51. They have four children : Homer, Viola, Bessie, and Roy, all attending school. Mr. Moyer is a Republican. He is charac- terized by unusual business ability and tact. His judgment is accurate and his general views comprehensive. He is enterprising, genial and popular, and is always a leader in trade. Hummel, Rev. Solomon M., Derry Church, was born near Hummelstown, Pa., February 3, 1839. His father, Jacob B. Hummel, was born in Hummelstown, a son of Jacob Hum- mel. Jacob B. was a farmer, belonged to the Democratic part}' and was a member of the Lutheran church. He was a substantial. honorable and genial man, and died in Hum- melstown in 1894. He married Fanny Mumma, a native of Dauphin county, who died in 1873. They had eight children : Solomon M.; Mary, wife of John Landis, merchant, Hummelstown : Jacob, a miller in Lebanon county, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of L. Strickler, of Hummelstown ; Susan, de- ceased, wife of J. S. Strickler, farmer and lime manufacturer, of Derry township; < Cath- erine, deceased, wife of Franklin Blessing : Fanny, and Isaac died young. Solomon M. Hummel attended the home schools of the township and worked on his farther's farm until he was twenty-five years old. At this time he decided to become a minister of the Gospel and took up the study of theology. After three years of study he was ordained to the ministry of the United Brethren church. He became an able and popular pastor and preacher, and labored with zeal and success in important places. He was pastor of the Union Circuit in Dau- phin and Lancaster counties for two years. He was elected presiding elder by the Ger- man United Brethren Conference and served in the district composed of Berks. Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia and other coun- ties for three years. Being affected with a weakness of the throat, which interfered at times with the use of his voice in public speaking, and made it impossible for him to perform the regular work of the ministry, he was compelled to resign his pastorate. He reluctantly retired from professional and public life and located in Derry Church. which has since been his residence. As a local preacher he still devote- much time to the spiritual wants of the people, he is a man of broad and deep sympathy and is interested in the welfare and happiness of the people. He is of a kindly disposition and easily approached by all classes. His counsel and help are sought by those in trouble and 680 BIO GRA PHI C A L ENCYCL OPEDIA want ; his presence is a benediction to the place. While in a measure prevented by one form of physical weakness from doing regular professional work he is still a vigorous man, able to engage in other business. In 1884 he took up the coal business, which he man- aged with characteristic energy and skill and in which he meets with success. Mr. Hummel was married, in 1864, at Derry Church, to Mary, daughter of Martin L. Nissley, of Derry Church. They had one child, Alice, who died in infancy. Mrs. Hummel died in 1892. He married again, January 23, 1895, Elizabeth, daughter of 0. S. Shank, merchant, of Annville, Pa. Brightbill, Henderson P., junior part- ner of the firm of Moyer & Brightbill, mil- lers and grain, feed, seeds, coal and salt dealers, Derry Church, Pa., was born near Campbellstown, Lebanon county, Pa., No- vember 16, 1855. His father, Henry Bright- bill, was born in Lebanon county in 1823, and was the son of Abraham Brightbill, farmer of that county. He was reared on the farm, became a farmer, and was thus engaged for some years. He removed to Swatara, Derry township, where he went into the grain business and carried it on successfully for ten years. He married Annie Hoffer, born in Lebanon county. They had four children : Henderson P.; Lizzie, wife of John H. Moyer ; and two children who died in infancy. His politics were Republican. He was a mem- ber of the United Brethren church, and died July 10,1890; his wife is still living. Henderson P. Brightbill received a liberal education ; he attended the district schools of his native township, and then took a course in the Commercial College, at Pitts- burgh, Pa; he also took a college course at Oberlin, Ohio. Leaving college, he went to Charleston, 111., and found employment as clerk in a wholesale grocery house, in which he continued six years. His correct habits, his fidelity and attention to business won for him the confidence and esteem of his em- ployers. He next crossed the continent and at San Pedro, near Los Angeles, Cal., was for five years bookkeeper for a wholesale lumber firm. At the expiration of that time he re- ceived an urgent request from his father to come East and share his rapidly growing and profitable business. He acceded to this re- quest and entered into partnership with Mr. Moyer in the milling and mercantile busi- ness, under the firm name of Moyer & Bright- bill. An account of this enterprising and successful firm is found in the biographical sketch of Mr. J. H. Moyer in another place in this volume. It needs only be added here that Mr. Brightbill has proven a valuable accession to the business and has contributed his share to the phenomenal success of the firm. Mr. Brightbill was married, in 1886, to Miss Grace, daughter of Dr. A. K. Spears, a prominent physician of Charleston, 111. They have two children, Ruth and Madge, both attending school. Mr. Brightbill is a Republican and a member of the Presbyte- rian church of Derry Church, Pa. Begin- ning life without help from others, Mr. Brightbill has secured a liberal education and has advanced himself in a successful business career. He is a good example of what a young man with good talents, correct habits, worthy aspirations and fidelity to duty can accomplish. Heckert, John E., farmer and stockman, Derry Church, Pa., was born in Lower Pax- ton township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 3, 1850. Peter Heckert, his father, was born in Lower Paxton township, in 1812, and was of German descent. He had a common school education. He was all his life a farmer. He cultivated a farm of one hun- dred and seventy-five acres. He married Caroline Unger, born in Lower Paxton township. They had ten children : Kate, unmarried ; John E.; Calvin, a physician ; Annie, wife of S. Fishburn ; Aaron, of New York; Philip, farmer in Derry township; Emma, unmarried; Theodore, Elizabeth, and Jane, all deceased. John E. Heckert passed his youth in the usual manner of farmer boys, attending the public schools in the winter and working on the farm in the summer. He remained on the farm until 1878, when he removed to Derry township, rented a farm, and culti- vated it for four years. After this, in 1884, he bought a farm of thirty-eight acres in Derry Church. On this land he built a fine residence, and made other improvements, and by careful and skillful tillage and manage- ment brought it to a condition of great pro- ductivenesss and beauty. Mr. Heckert is a man of great industry and energy, and spares neither labor nor expense to make his farm- ing operations successful. He has the finest stock upon his place, and sends into market some of the very best products of his region. DM'I'UIN COUXTY. C81 He was married, October 15, 1878, to Bar- bara F. Belim,of Derry township, born Jan- uary 1, 1851. They have no children. Jacob Behm, father of Mrs. Heckert, was born near Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., and is a son of Rudolph Behm, a prominent farmer in that county. He grew up on the farm, and in 1835 removed to Derry town- ship, where he engaged in farming and stock raising on a large scale. He married Fannie Forney, a native of Lebanon county. They had four children: Samuel, of Palmyra; John, of Palmyra; Fannie, wife of A. E. Hershey. and Barbara, wife of J. E. Heck- ert. Mr. Behm was a Republican, and served as county commissioner during the time the court house was erected. He died in May, 1895; his wife in March, 1892. Mr. Heck- ert, in his political views, accords with the Democratic party. Balsbaugh, John H., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., Jul}' 11, 1828. He was educated in the common schools and made farming his occupation until 1858, when he engaged in the grain and coal business at Swatara, where he erected the first building and secured the location of a station by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company. He was at the head of the latter business until 1881, when he sold out and gave his attention chiefly to farming, cultivating about seven hundred acres and making substantial improvements in buildings and equipments. He was a large real estate owner, and was considered one of the most successful and progressive farmers in the county. He was manager of the Swatara Stone and Lime Company, in which he had large interests, and was a stockholder and director of the National Bank, of Hummelstown, from its organiza- tion in 1886. He was married, December 23, 1817, to Mary, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Landis) Brightbill, born near Camp- bellstown, Lebanon county, Pa., October 13, 1827. She was a kind-hearted woman, and universally loved and respected. The needy were never turned away from her door unaided. They had two children : Linda, who died young, and Hiram Whe- well. Mr. and Mrs. Balsbaugh nut death suddenly on the night before Christmas, 1895. They were found in their bedcham- ber on Christmas morning poisoned to death by the escape of noxious gas from a defective stove pipe. The high esteem in which they were held in the community wasattested by the gathering at the funeral of the largest concourse of people ever assembled on a like occasion in that section. Fully three thousand people were there met, with hearts full of sympathy and sorrow, and with eyes suffused with tears. Hiram Whewell Balsbaugh, the only sur- viving child and the only son of John H. and Mary Balsbaugh, deceased, was born June 12, 1856. He received a classical edu- cation, beginning with a primary course in the district schools and finishing with the curriculum at Cornell University. After completing his studies he was a partner with his father in the grain business until 1881, when he engaged in journalism, and was employed on leading daily newspapers of New York and Chicago. He became con- nected with a prominent life insurance com- pany of New York in 1888, occupying posi- tions of trust and responsibility, until the sudden death of his father made it necessary for him to make the homestead, at Swatara. his residence and assume the settlement and care of the estate. He was married, April 29, 1896, to Theodora, daughter of Theodore Pfafflin, of New York, manager of Chicker- ing & Sons, piano manufacturers. Gish, John* R,, farmer and stockman, Hockersville, Pa., was born in Donegal, Lan- caster county, Pa., November 18, 1840. He is a son of John L. and Annie (Ressor) Gish. John L. Gish was born in ^'est Donegal, Lancaster county, and was the son of Jacob Gish, also a native of Lancaster county and a very extensive farmer. The Gish family were among the early settlers of the State. and are supposed to be of Swiss origin. John L. grew up on the farm of his father and made farming his lifelong occupation. He was a Whig, and a member of the Mennonite church. His wife, Annie (Ressor) Gish, was born in Lebanon county, a daughter of Peter Ressor, of that county. They had these children: Peter, farmer of West Donegal. Lancaster county. Pa.; Jacob, farmer on the old homestead at Df>negal: David, deceased : Samuel, also on the homestead; Abraham, deceased: John R. ; and Annie, who died young. John L. Gish was an honorable, up- right man, intelligent and of sound judg- ment; his advice was sought in business and social matters. He was very popular and highly esteemed. 682 Bl GRA PHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA John R. Gish was educated in the common schools of the township. He worked upon the farm until he was twenty-five years old, when he married and made a home of his own. He rented a farm in the same town- ship which he cultivated for two years, after which he removed to Elizabethtown, Lan- caster county, and occupied another rented farm for three years. In 1873 he removed to Dauphin county, locating in Derry town- ship, where he settled upon a tract of seven ty- four acres. He lias improved it at an ex- pense of several thousand dollars and has made his home here since his removal. He has a good limestone farm and raises fine live stock. On February 23, 1867, he was married, at Donegal, Lancaster county, to Mary, daughter of John Rider, who was born in Donegal, September 30, 1841. John Rider was born in Lancaster county, Pa., February 22, 1811. He was a son of George Rider, a farmer of German descent. He married Lydia Doner, of Lebanon county, by whom he had three children : Eliza, widow of S. Dyer, of Cleveland, Ohio ; George, deceased, of Williamsport ; and Mary, wife of John R. Gish. Mr. Gish had three chil- dren by a former marriage : Lillian, born November 6, 1867, unmarried ; John, born January 19, 1871, deceased ; Clayton, born July 30, 1874, attending school at Lebanon. Mr. Rider was a Republican, and died at the farm of Mr. Gish ; his wife still lives, aged eighty-four years, and makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Gish. Mr. John R. Gish is a Republican. He is a member of the United Brethren church. He is much interested and very active in all church matters. He has been a trustee of the church for six years, and contributed lib- erally toward rebuilding the church edifice. He is genial and agreeable, and enjoys the esteem of his neighbors. Hershey, Martin, retired farmer, Hock- ersville, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 27, 1830. He is a son of John and Mary (Frick) Hershey. John Hershey was born in Derry township in 1800, and was a son of Isaac Hershey, a native of Lancaster county, Pa., of German descent. He was an extensive farmer and stock raiser. He married Mary Frick, born in Rapho township, Lancaster county, in 1800. They had ten children : Annie, wife of Isaac Kulp, farmer ; Martin; Mary, who died young; Elizabeth, deceased; Fannie, unmarried ; Priscilla, wife of Jacob Kulp ; Lydia, unmarried ; Leah, deceased ; Maria, wife of Jacob Wenger ; Menno, farmer of Derry township. Mr. Hershey died in 1851, and his wife in 1853. He was a member of the Mennonite church, and for several years a minister. He gave land and otherwise aided liberally toward the building of a church. He was an exemplary citizen, and a worthy and respected man. Martin Hershey attended the common schools of the township. He remained on the home farm during his father's lifetime, and after his death continued to cultivate it for nine years, or until the youngest child became of age. Upon the partition of his father's estate, one hundred and sixty acres of laud was allotted to him. This tract he retained for his home, and improved by the erection of a fine brick dwelling at a cost of six thousand dollars and a barn which cost three thousand dollars. He thus provided for himself one of the best farm houses in the region. He has a lime kiln upon his farm, and is also interested in stock raising. He was married, in January, 1861, in Franklin county, Pa., to Mary A. Shartle. born in that county, daughter of Ann Maria (Huffer) Shartle. They have had three children : one who died in infancy ; Amos S., born July 11, 1867, received preliminary education in the common schools and the schools at Millersville, Pa., graduated from the Normal School at Kutztown, Pa., attended Bucknell College, Lewisburg, Pa., graduated with honors from Harvard University, grad- uated from Heidleburg, Germany, and . studied at Paris, France, and is now a profes- sor in the State University of Indiana; mar- ried Lillian Wilcox, a prima donna, born in Schuylkill county, Pa.; Ida, third child of Martin Hershey, was born December 28, 1869, and is the wife of Clinton M. Hershey of Harrisburg, Pa., son of Christian Hershey of Derry township. Mr. Hershey is a Men- nonite, and holds the office of deacon. He is a substantial citizen and a man of strong character. He is actively interested in ail that promises good to his fellow-men. Gingrich, Cyrus, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 25, 1830. He is a son of John and Annie (Moyer) Gingrich, the former born in Leba- non county, Pa., March 12, 1781, the latter, in Lebanon county, August 2, 1787. Cyrus Gingrich attended the common schools of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 685 the township. He lived with his father, and cultivated the homestead farm for him. After his father's death, he took entire charge of the farm, which consisted of more than three hundred acres ; his management was skillful and profitable, lie was one of the largest land owners in the township, lie constructed several dwellings and barns, and expended many thousands of dollars in improvements, lie paid especial attention to the breeding of fine cattle and horses, ami raised' some of the finest stock to be found in that region. He also had lime kilns on the farm. He was married, November 13, 1856, in Derry township, to Melinda, daughter of Christian and Sarah (Cinn) Bechman. She was the sixth of their ten children, and was born in Cornwall township, Lebanon county, Pa., December 14, 183b\ Mr. and Mrs. Gingrich had these children : Christian B., farmer, born in 1857, married Alice Hocker, and has six children; John M.,born 1859, mar- ried Clara Horner, resides in Hummelstown ; Edwin G., born in 1861, in Berry township; Annie, born in November, 1863, died Octo- ber, 1878; Fannie B., born July, 1865, died in January, 1877 ; Cyrus B., born in October, 1867, died in December, 1868 ; Jeremiah, born in 1872, school teacher, at home ; Sarah M., born in 1870, wife of Harvey Bomberger, farmer, Palmyra, Pa.; Amnion B., born in 1874, Farmers' Bank, Hummelstown : a son, not named, born in March, 1876, died in infancy ; Elmer B., born in May, 1878, died in February, 1882; Mary A., born in April, 1883, died in November, 1887. Mr. Ging- rich was a Republican, a school director for one term, and a member of the Reformed church. In 18S8 he retired from active business, and with his worthy wife enjoyed for a number of years the fruits of their well-ordered, industrious and successful life. He was respected and beloved, lie died, February 10, 1895, leaving his widow well provided for as to property, and she is af- fectionately cared for by her children. His children honor his memory, and cherish the rich heritage of the good name which he be- queathed to them. Edwin G. Gingrich, his son, like his worthy father, attended the district schools and worked upon the same farm. He re- mained Upon the homestead, and has made it his life work to cultivate it. Ee inherits the characteristics and the business methods of his father, and is meet inn with success as a 45 farmer. He was married, in Derry town- ship, to Ellen Kisser, who was born in Leba- non county. They have one child, Cyrus. Mr. Gingrich is a Republican, and is popu- lar and highly respected. Flowers, George L., farmer and cabinet maker, Hockersville, Pa., was born in Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa., November 13, 1826. He is a son of Christian and Susan (Lindersmith) Flowers. Christian Flowers was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He was a weaver, and was the son of a native of Eng- land, who settled in Pennsylvania. His wife, Susan Lindersmith, was a daughter of George Lindersmith, a native of Switzerland, who for seven years and eight months fought under the banner of George Washington. They had seven children: George L.; Eli, carpenter, Lancaster county, Pa.; Rosanna, widow of Abraham Meashly, of Lancaster county ; Susan, wife of C. Arndt, carpenter, Lancaster county ; Barbara, wife of Jacob Brown, of Lancaster; and two children who ■ lied young. Mr. C. Flowers was a Republi- can, and a member of the United Brethren church. George L. Flowers attended the schools of his native township. At the age of sixteen he began to learn carpentry, and made this his occupation for twenty-one years. For nine years he worked at cabinet making also, and was an undertaker, making coffins and caskets as ordered. Then, removing to Dauphin county, he changed his occupation to farming. He rented and cultivated farms in several parts of the county, taking them on shares. He was very successful as a farmer and accumulated money. Removing to Annville, Lebanon county, he bought alarm of one hundred and forty-three acres, for which he paid $8,000 in cash, the accumula- tion of his years of hard toil. He made numerous substantial improvements on the farm, and cultivated it for seven years. He then sold it for §10,000 and spent one year with his son. In iss:; \ ]v returned to Dauphin county and bought forty acres of land with improve- ments, paying for it $7,550. lie remodeled the dwelling, which was a hundred years old, built a workshop and made other improve- ments, 1 [e works in the shop in the winter and tills the land in summer. He finds a a good market in the surrounding country for the 1 furniture be makes. He was married, in September, 1847, in 686 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Lancaster county, to Catherine Werner, born in Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa., October 10, 1827. They had eleven chil- dren : Ann, wife of Jacob Smith ; Abraham, farmer, Dauphin county ; Aaron, farmer ; Susan, wife of Edward Gailbaugh ; Emma, wife of D. Seabold, of Lebanon county ; Levi, farms the homestead ; Frank, thresher and farmer; Mary, wife of George Boyer, and three children who died young. Mr. Flow- ers belongs to the Mennonite persuasion. He is a friendly man and has many friends. He is worthy of the confidence and respect which his neighbors cherish for him. Coble, Abraham B., farmer and stock- man, Hockersville, Pa., was born in Milton Grove, Lancaster county, Pa., June 25, 1864. He is a son of John and Mary (Baker) Coble. John Coble was born in Conewago township, Dauphin county, Pa., and was a son of Christian Coble, a farmer of that county. He spent the first part of his life on the farm in Dauphin county, and afterwards re- moved to Lancaster county and engaged in farming on his own account. He was a stock breeder as well as a farmer. His wife, Mary Baker, was a native of Lancaster county. They had five children, three of whom are living : Harry, railroad engineer, married Amanda Kiper, resides in Harris- burg ; Lizzie, wife of Martin Attick, stock dealer, Highspire, Pa., and Abraham B. Two children died in infancy. Mr. John Coble was a Republican in his politics. He was a Mennonite and an industrious, honest and upright man. He died in Lancaster county in 1879. His widow still lives and is cared for in her old age by her son, Abra- ham B. Coble. The latter was educated in the public schools of his township and worked on the home farm until he was fifteen years old, at which time his father died. He then farmed for nine years with his uncle. At twenty- four years of age he went to Iowa, and for one year bought, sold and shipped stock to eastern markets. After this time he came to Dauphin county and settled in Derry township, where he bought one hundred and seventeen acres of land, which he has culti- vated and improved. He has raised fine horses for which he finds ready sale in the township. Mr. Coble was married in Eliza- bethtowu, in 1888, to Laura, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Miller) Gish, the former a prominent farmer in Lancaster county. They have four children : Walter, Minnie, Harvey and Charles. Mr. Coble is a Republican. He is a man of public spirit, always interested actively in every enter- prise for the benefit of the community. He enjoys the confidence and respect of his neighbors and is deservedly popular. Hershey, Israel L., farmer and stock- man, Derry, Dauphin county, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, where he now resides, January 5, 1845. He is a son of Isaac and Mary (Landis) Hershey. Isaac Hershey was also born in Derry town- ship, and was a son of Isaac and Annie (Frentz) Hershey, the former an extensive farmer of Lancaster county, where he was born. Isaac Hershey, Jr., attended subscrip- tion schools. He made farming his voca- tion for life. He was one of the best and most successful farmers of the township. Mary Landis, his wife, was born Januaiy 10, 1810, and was a daughter of Abraham Lan- dis, of Lancaster county. They had seven children: Lavinia, Abram and Benjamin, deceased; Israel L.; John, deceased; Annie, wife of John Moyer, farmer, Deny township; and Leah, deceased. Mr. Isaac Hershey died September 1, 1879, on the homestead farm. He was a prominent citizen, and be- longed to the old Whig party. He was a Mennonite. His widow survives, and has her home with her son Israel L. Israel L. Hershey took the regular course of instruction in the district schools. He remained on the home farm, working for his father, until 1879, when his father died. The homestead then passed into his posses- sion, and he has ever since cultivated the farm. He has made many improvements, and remodeled the dwelling. He has to some extent carried on the live stock busi- ness in connection with farming. He was married, in 1874, in Franklin county, to Mary, daughter of John Shartle, born in Franklin county, Pa., April 3, 1850. They have had four children: Elam, born Feb- ruary 7, 1875, works on the farm ; John, born October 11, 1876, teacher; Isaac, born October 26, 1879 ; and Abner, born October 13, 1S84. John Shartle, father of Mrs. I. L. Hershey, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Franklin county. He married Mary Miller, of Franklin county. Their children were five in number : Mary, wife of I. L. Hershey ; Samuel, farmer, Franklin county, Pa.; Emma, DMT I'll IN COUNTY. 687 died young ; Jacob, doctor, Millcrsville, Pa.; and John, doctor, Philadelphia, Pa. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shartle died in Franklin county. Mr. Hershey is a Republican. He is one of the substantial and reliable men of the community. He prosecutes his business undertakings with industry and enterprise. He is a man of genial manner, and is very popular. Reed, William H., furniture manufac- turer and undertaker, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., July 13, 1861. His father, Isaac Reed, was born in Lebanon county, where he still re- sides. He is foreman in the Lebanon stone quarries. He married Polly Auchen- bunch, also a native of Lebanon count)'. They had six children : John, farmer, in Ohio; Sarah, wife of William Karmany, furniture manufacturer, Hummelstown, Pa.; William H; Charles, residing in Hummels- town ; Grant, and Samuel, died young. The father and mother both reside in Annville. They attend the United Brethren church. Mr. Reed is a Republican. He is well and favorably known throughout the town and county where he resides. William H. Reed attended the common schools of Annville, and was also graduated from the school at Campbellstown, Pa. He learned carpentry at Harrisburg, where he spent ten years, and worked at that trade in Annville. In 1881 he came to Hummels- town and worked with his brother-in-law, William Karmany, at furniture making, for fourteen years. In the spring of 1895 he erected a factory of his own and embarked in the furniture business. He has a fine show room on Main street. He meets with success, obtaining a fair share of the town and township trade. Mr. Reed was mar- ried, December 22, 1884, at Hummelstown, to Mary Kelchner, born in Palmyra, Leb- anon county, Pa., in 1863. They have four children: Florence, attending school : Harry, Morgan and Stuart. Mr. Reed is a Repub- lican. He is a member of the United Brethren church. In business he is indus- trious, enterprising and progressive. He is genial and friendly and is much liked. Stkickler, Adam, farmer, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 26, 1832. He is a son of Ulrich and Molly (Ilamaker) Strickler. Ulrich Strickler was born [in JLondonderry township, Dauphin county, in 1807, and was a son of Ulrich Strickler, who married Miss Funk ; the former of Dauphin county and of German descent. The younger Ulrich Strickler, father of Adam, attended the sub- scription schools of the township and was a farmer and stock raiser. His wife, Molly Ilamaker, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, in 1808. Their children are: Jacob, deceased; -Adam; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Felix Landis ; Ulrich, de- ceased ; David, farmer, of Steelton ; Mary, wife of John B. Hoverter, of Harrisburg; and Martin, deceased. Mr. Strickler retired from active business, and resided in Hummels- town, where he died in 1881. His wife died in 1875. He was a Republican, and a member of the United Zion's Children church. He had a wide acquaintance, and was highly respected. Adam Strickler attended the common schools and the subscription schools of Derry township. He worked on the farm in the summer, and attended school in the winter months. After leaving school, he continued to work on the homestead farm, and for two winters taught school. When he was twenty-one he went to Londonderry town- ship, Lebanon county, and became a partner with his brother-in-law, Felix Landis, in the business of distilling; in this he continued two years with fair success. He next en- gaged in the flour and grain business. The company then built and equipped a mill at a cost of §20,000. He had operated the mill for eleven months when it was destroyed by fire. The property was only partially in- sured. Their loss on mill, machinen 7 and stock was about §20,000. He then removed to West Hanovertownship, Dauphin county, bought a farm of two hundred and fourteen acres and cultivated it for two years. He then sold this farm, and returned to Lon- donderry township, Lebanon county ; there he cultivated a farm of one hundred and forty acres, owned by his father-in-law, M. A. Brightbill, for one year, after which he removed to South Annville township, and bought one hundred and twenty acres of land which lie cultivated for three years. After this he came to Dauphin county, lo- cating at Swatara Station, and entered into partnership with his brother-in-law, John II. Balsbaugb, a sketch (if whom appears in another place in this volume. They dealt for three years in grain, coal and stock. 688 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA during which time Mr. Strickler went to Ohio in the interest of the firm, buying live stock and shipping to eastern markets. The business proved very profitable. He sold his interest in the business, and bought ninety acres of land nearby, which he im- proved and made his home there for fourteen years. In 1883 he bought his present farm of one hundred and fifty acres, on which he has expended $2,000 in improvements, and which is now his residence. He was married, September 3, 1857, in Harrisburg, to Sarah Brightbill, who was born in Lebanon county, December 24, 1836. She was one of fifteen children of Abraham and Mary (Landis) Brightbill; her father was a prominent farmer of Leb- anon county. Mr. and Mrs. Strickler have had eight children : Emma R., wife of James G. Fox, son of Dr. Thomas G. Fox, of Hum- melstovvn, and has eight children : George, Robert, Walter, Charles, Edward, Webster, Virginia, and Elizabeth, deceased; Agnes B., born March 5, 1864, wife of A. G. Long- enecker, farmer, of Conewago township, Dauphin county, has one child, Benjamin Warren; Harry B., born April 18, 1866, mechanic, married Regina Heinley, has one child, Morris; Sadie B, born January 30, 1871, wife of E. B. Mumma, farmer, three children : Milton Ray, and two that died young; Bertha B., bom April 7, 1875, un- married and residing at home ; Annie M., born April 12, 1860, died May 10, 1860; Franklin, born January 30, 1863, died Feb- ruary 13, 1863 ; Morris, born February 17, 1868, died April 3, 1872. Mr. Strickler is a Republican. He filled the office of school director for eighteen years. He was mer- cantile appraiser for one year. He has for six years filled the office of auditor, which he still holds. He and his family are mem- bers of the United Brethren church. Hav- ing been industrious, frugal and successful throughout life he and his worthy wife may now retire from active participation in the labors of life, and comfortably enjoy the fruits of their work. They have the respect and esteem and the good wishes of all their neighbors. Gerlack, John M., carriage, buggy and wagon manufacturer, Hockersville, Pa., was born in Mt. Joy, Lancaster county, August 17, 1864. He is a son of John S. and Cathe- rine (Witmer) Gerlack. John S. Gerlack was born at Turkey Hill, Md., and was a prominent farmer of that region. He was subsequently engaged in farming in Lancas- ter, Lebanon and York counties, Pa. His wife, Catherine Witmer, was born in Lan- caster county. Thej' had six children : Liz- zie, wife of H. Butterfield, of Mt. Joy, Pa.; Barbara, wife of John Walters, manufacturer; John M.; Sarah, deceased ; and two children who died in infancy. Mr. J. S. Gerlack was a Republican. He was a member of the German Baptist church. He had a wide circle of friends and was respected by the community. He died at Campbellstown in 1891. His wife died in Lancaster in 1888. John M. Gerlack attended the schools of Lebanon and York counties. For three years he worked as a farm laborer, receiving as wages twenty dollars per month. The next year he worked on the Coleman rail- road. The following two years he spent in learning wagon making, and the next two he passed in Lancaster county, employed in carpenter's work. He then removed to Leb- anon, Pa., and was engaged as a car builder in the car shops. In 1889 he came to Dau- phin county and opened a factory and re- pair shop. At the end of four years he found that his business had outgrown his shop. In order to me*et the demands of his increased and still increasing trade, he built a large factory in the village and fitted it up with engine, boiler, and improved machinery. He keeps upwards of six men employed in the general business of manufacturing car- riages, buggies and wagons and in repair- ing. He also built a fine dwelling. His outlay for the improvement was more than $4,000. He is meeting with gratifying suc- cess in his business. In 1884 he was married, in Lancaster county, to Lydia Ober, born in White Oak, Lancaster county, Pa.; they had one child, David, attending school. Plis wife died in 1886. He was married again, in 1S87, to Mary H. Wolf, born in Bucks county. There are no children to this marriage. Mr. Gerlack is a Republican. He is a member of the River Brethren church, which he at- tends at Hummelstown. In his business he is diligent, enterprising, trustworthy and suc- cessful, and in social circles he is esteemed and popular. Eby, Michael, retired farmer, of Derry township, was born in Derry township, Dau- phin county, Pa., on the farm where he now resides, January 12, 1831. His grandfather, Michael Ebv, was a native of Switzerland. DMTIIIX CorXTV. i;<:i He came to this country when a young man, located in Lancaster county, and sub- sequently removed to Derry township, where he reared his family. He cultivated and highly improved a farm of two hundred acres, and here also he died, lie married Elizabeth Oberholler, born in Lancaster county, Pa. Christian Eby, son of the elder and father of the younger Michael Eby, was born in Lancaster county. He attended the sub- scription schools of the county. He removed with his parents to Dauphin county, and grew up there on his father's farm. He made farming and stock raising his life oc- cupation. He married Elizabeth Witzler, born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county. They had nine children: John, farmer; Michael; Christian, deceased; Eliza- beth, wife of William Light, farmer, Han- over township ; Catherine, wife of Henry Linawav,of Campbellstown ; Amos,deceased ; Jonas, justice of the peace at Campbellstown, and two children who died young. Mr. Eby died in Derry township in 1865. His wife also died in Derry township in 1892. His politics were Republican. He was a Men- nonite. He was well known, had many warm friends, and was universally re- spected. Michael Eby had the ordinary advantages of the neighborhood schools. He remained upon the farm with his father, and made fanning his business for life. He bought the homestead of two hundred and nine acres, and made improvements of great ex- tent, costing §5,000. He built one of the finest and most convenient farm dwellings in the township. Stock raising was an im- portant branch of his business, In 1888 he was able to retire from active business, and enjoy the fruits of his days of hard but suc- cessful work. He was married, in 1855, in Harrisburg, to Caroline Detweiler, born in South Ann- ville, Lebanon county. March 17, 1834, one of the nine children of Michael and Barbara (Thomas) Detweiler. Thechildren ofMichael and Caroline Eby are: Charles 1'., horn in L857, married Mary Brandt, born in Leba- non county, and has two children. Nola and Clyde: Anson II., born in 1858, married Mary Bomberger; John, married Elizabeth Bowman, resides in Lebanon : Michael, in the creamery business in Londonderry town- ship, Lebanon county, married Emma Bow- man; and Franklin, died young. Mr. Eby is a Republican. He held the office of supervisor of roads for one year, and of tax collector for one year. He has been a traveler, and has visited many parts of the Western States. He is enterprising and industrious in business, and has been successful. He enjoys the confidence and respect of his neighbors. Hummel, Elwood F., postmaster, Hum- melstown, Pa., was born in Hummels- town, January 15, 1SG5. The Hummel fam- ily is one of the old and prominent fam- ilies of Eastern Pennsylvania. The great- grandfather of Mr. E. F. Hummel took part in the Revolutionary war in 1775. Each succeeding generation has had representa- tives ready for the public service in what- ever form the demand might come. Jacob Hummel, Mr. E. F. Hummers grandfather, was one of the family which established Hummelstown. He was a farmer, a man of character and substance, and an embodiment of the virtues which made the pioneers so illustrious. His son, John H. Hummel, father of Elwood F., was born in Hummelstown July 14, 1817. He was edu- cated in the subscription schools of Harris- burgand publicschoolsof thetown,and in his younger days worked on the farm. He made farming his vocation for life. He married Elizabeth Fox, born in Hummelstown in 1831, daughter of James Fox. an uncle of Dr. Thomas G. Fox, of Hummelstown. They had eight children : Frank P., born in Hum- melstown November 12, 1854, train dis- patcher on the Union Pacific railroad, Salt Lake City, married and has a family : Kate, died at the age of eighteen : Paul and Elma, died in infancy; Elwood F.: Maggie, wife of P. W. Ilocuck: Peter, train dispatcher of the, Leading railroad, living in Philadel- phia; David, druggist. John H. Hummel was a Democrat. He was a member ol the Lutheran church. He died in Hummels- town, August 23, L894. Bis long, busy and successful life was spent in Hummelstown. For three-quarters of a century he was known in that community as an honest, up- right and intelligent man. His reputation is without spot, and his children have re- ceived from him the precious heritage of a good name. His widow is still living and resides in Hummelstown. Elwood K. Hummel took the regular course of instruction in the schools of Hum- melstown, including the high school. He 690 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA spent three years as apprentice and journey- man at the blacksmith's forge. He then studied for one term at the West Chester Normal School, after which he returned to Hummelstown and worked for nine years as carriage blacksmith in the factory of Walmer & Fox. He left the factory to assume the position of postmaster of Hummelstown, to which he was appointed under the Cleveland administration in February, 1895. He per- forms the duties of the office with credit to himself and with satisfaction to the public. Mr. Hummel is a Democrat and an active participant in all party movements. He was elected to the borough council for three years, during which time many important improvements were made, among these the introduction of electric lights. He was the youngest man ever elected to fill the office of councilman. He was recording secretary of the Sunday-school two years, and also finan- cial secretary for two years. He is one of the most popular men in the town, and is universally regarded as an upright, genial gentleman. He is unmarrried. Erb, Will C, general merchant, hotel proprietor and postmaster, Hockersville, Pa., was born in Bainbridge, Lancaster county, Pa., January 11, 1847. He is a son of Samuel and Eliza (Bowman) Erb. Sam- uel Erb was a son of Isaac Erb, a prominent farmer, and was born in Lancaster county. He was a merchant and lumber dealer. His wife, Eliza Bowman, was a native of Cornwall, Lebanon county. They had these children: Edwin B., deceased; Will C; Clara E., unmarried; George A., deceased; Sybilla A., wife of A. S. Craumer, merchant, of Lebanon; Amnion H. and M. Jennie, de- ceased ; Samuel, merchant in Lebanon, Pa. Samuel Erb, Sr., was a Republican and a member of the Reformed church. He died in Lebanon in 1895, and was one who acted upon principle, and had the reputation of be- ing an honest man. His wife is still living in Lebanon, having attained a ripe old age Will C. Erb enjoyed the best educational advantages. He attended the schools of Cornwall, Meyerstown, Lebanon, Palmyra and Millersville. He taught school in Corn- wall township, Lebanon county, Pa., for eight years, and was a successful and popu- lar teacher. In 1873 he removed to Dau- phin county, and located at Hockersville, where he went into the mercantile business, and speedily built up a large trade, which extended throughout the township. He opened the Hockersville House, and became a successful and popular proprietor. The wants of his guests were promptly and lib- erally met. He was courteous and hospit- able, and his house became well known and deservedly popular. In 1873 he was married, at Hockersville, to Lavina L. Hocker, born in Hockersville, the daughter of Jacob Hocker, the oldest resident of the village. They have had five children : EdnaC, school teacher; A.Jennie, at home ; I. Clarence, clerk in his father's store; Elmer E., at school; Ammon R., died young. Mrs. Erb died in 1882, after a pro- tracted illness. In 1885 Mr. Erb was mar- ried again, to Laura E. Saylor, born in Ann- ville, Pa., daughter of John L. and Ellen (Freylinghausen) Saylor, both natives of Lan- caster county. Mr. Saylor is a prominent man- ufacturer of carriages, etc., of Annville, Pa., and a highly respected resident of that place. Two children were born of this marriage, Clyde S. and Pearl M., both attending school. Mr. Erb is a Republican, and is holding the office of postmaster, being ap- pointed under the Cleveland administration. He is also county auditor, and was also tax collector and town clerk for about eighteen years. He is a member of the Reformed church, which the family attend at Hum- melstown. He has spent the past twenty- three years at Hockersville, and is well and widely known and highly respected by all. Walton, Allen K., stone merchant, Hum- melstown, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., November 11, 1860. He is a son of Allen and Emma J. (Kohlenkamp) Walton. His parents removed, when he was a small boy, to Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., where he was educated in the common schools. At the age of eighteen he became interested with his father in the stone quarry. He has continued in this business up to the present time. He was married, November 17, 1885, to Miss Caroline, daughter of Charles and Sophia (Seiffert) Goehmann. After their marriage they took up their resi- dence in the beautiful house in Hummels- town built by Mr. Walton in 1884. They have three children : Allen G., Lillie S. and Caroline E. Mr. Walton is a strong Repub- lican. He is an active member of the Lu- theran church at Hummelstown. DAUI'IIIX COUNTY. 691 Balsbaugh, Uriah, teller, National Bank, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Derry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., December 27, 1856. His father, John Balsbaugh, was born in Derry township, in 1809, and was a son of Abraham Balsbaugh, also a native of the county, of German descent. John Balsbaugh attended the subscription schools of his township. He began his business career by working on the farm for his father, and made farming his life occupation. He be- came a large landholder. He owned over five hundred acres, on which he built some fine brick dwellings and frame houses, some of the finest in the township. He expended many thousands of dollars in improvements, valuable and substantial, on his farms. These improvements are monuments of his zeal and devotion in making Derry township to lead all other townships in the county. He was also interested in the Union Furnace Works, and was one of'the first promoters of that industry. He gave attention to raising fine live stock, and was one of the first farmers to build lime kilns and manufacture lime for use as a fertilizer. He married Catherine Landis, born in 1810, daughter of Christian Landis. They had ten children : Christian, retired farmer, living in Himi- melstown; Jeremiah, retired farmer, also of Hummelstown; John, an extensive farmer and stockman of Lebanon county; Carrie, wife of George Green, architect and builder, Harrisburg ; Uriah ; Abraham, Sarah and Elizabeth, deceased ; and two who died in infancy. Mr. Balsbaugh died, in Hummels- town, in 1883. His name still lives, and will long be cherished in the hearts of those who knew him. In all the relations of life he was a true man. He greatly benefitted the community by his useful life and the display of his virtues. His wife died at the home of her son, Uriah Balsbaugh, June 5, IN! I.",. Uriah Balsbaugh attended the district schools and also graduated from the Hum- melstown high school, after which he learned coach making with the firm of Bear & Hov- erter, with whom he spent the first ten years of his business life. In 1878 he took a busi- ness course in the famous Poughkeepsie Commercial College, N. Y., and was graduated from that institution in 1879. He then ob- tained a position as clerk in the Bummels- town National Bank, which he held for three years. In 1883 he was elected teller of the bank, a position of trust and responsibility. the duties of which he has performed with credit to himself and satisfaction to the direc- tors of the bank for the past thirteen years. Mr. Balsbaugh is active in the Republican party. He is at present a school director. He is a teacher in the Sunday-school. Ib- is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, 1. 0. 0. P., past officer ; Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., past master ; and of Jr. 0. U. A. M., Council No. 40, Hummelstown. He is unmarried and is a well-known and popular man. Crist, Dr. Josiah B., deutist, office No. 13 North Third street, Harrisburg, residence and office in Hummelstown, Pa., was born on the Jonestown Road, Lebanon county, Pa., April 25, 1841. He is a son of Elias and Lucy (Yingst) Crist. Elias Crist, son of George Crist, of Lebanon county, and of Irish descent, was a tailor; this was his vocation throughout life. He resided in Lebanon county, and died there in 184S. He was a Democrat, and well and favorably known in that section of the country. His wife, Lucy Yingst, of Lebanon county, was of German descent. Their children were : Lydia, wife of Levi Plough, contractor and builder. North Lebanon, Pa.; Josiah B., and Elias, who died young. After the death of her first husband Mrs. Crist married Chester Howetter. They had one daughter, Louisa, wife of Charles Alleman. Mrs. Howetter died in Lebanon, Pa., in 1881. Josiah B. Crist was but seven years old when his father died. His uncle, who was also his godfather, cared for him and gave him a home. In return, he worked on the farm in summer, attending school during the winter months. At ten years of age he met with a painful accident. While work- ing in a field with a fractious horse he had his foot broken. He set the bones himself and was helped to the house by a friendly Irishman who happened to pass. The Doc- tor has never forgotten the kindness of that Irishman. He remained with his foster father for seven years, after which he was hired as laborer by another farmer for three years. In the meantime he was improving every opportunity for gaining information and preparing for life's battles. He worked on the canals for six months, and spent a short time at cabinet making but his health failing while engaged in the latter occupa- tion be abandoned it. He was employed in coach making for ten years. While thus en- 692 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA gaged the war of the Rebellion broke out. On September 18, 186,1, he enlisted at Leb- anon, Pa., in company K, Ninety-third regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Colonel Mc- Carter and Captain E. Dougherty. He was in the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862, of Fair Oaks, and the Seven Days' fight. On the way to Richmond with the army he was attacked with typhoid fever and was in the hospital for six months. At the end of eleven months' service he was discharged at Baltimore, in 1862. He enlisted for two months in company F, State militia, in which he was quartermaster's sergeant. He had a strong desire to enter professional life, so he began to prepare for the practice of dentistry. He studied under Dr. Bousel, a well-known dentist, and other instructors. In September, 1864, he came to Hummels- town and opened an office. He had neither money nor friends, but he had pluck and ambition and a strong determination to suc- ceed. He lived for several months on two meals a day, and walked to and from Leba- non because he was not able to pay railroad fare. Soon the coveted success came. Peo- ple discovered that the young dentist had not only resolution and perseverance, but fine ability and skill as well ; that he was reliable and thoroughly competent in his profession. A large and lucrative practice was established. In 1883 he determined to extend his field of operations, and he opened an office in Harrisburg and devotes a part of his time every week to his patrons and patients in that city. Dr. Crist displays originality in his profession ; he is the in- ventor of new and valuable methods and appliances ; he first invented the crown tooth to take the place of the wooden peg, and holds a patent right on several new instru- ments which facilitate the work of dentistry. He made the first chair he used in his prac- tice and also many of his own instruments. He also studied watchmaking, and has a buggy in his possession constructed accord- ing to a plan original with himself. Several of the students who received in- struction from him have become eminent in their profession ; for example, Dr. Wall, of Hummelstown, who was one of his students and is now a dentist in London, and who has had the honor of operating on Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Dr. Crist was married, in 1864, to Amanda Bosser, of Annville, Lebanon county, Pa. They have had eight children: Isorah, widow of M. Grove, coach trimmer, of Hum- melstown, has one child, named for his father, and resides with her father, Dr. Crist; Will, at the College of Dentistry, Philadel- phia, a young man of good habits and bright professional promise; Annie and Abbie, both deceased ; Ray, dentist, with his father ; Bessie, a student in the high school ; and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Crist died of heart failure, September 2, 1883. She was an estimable woman, of benevolent and friendly disposition, well known and universally loved and respected. Her death cast' a gloom upon the town. In 1890 Dr. Crist married Mary Aucherman ; the}' have no children. Dr. Grist is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the G. A. R., Post 58, Harrisburg, and a Republican in politics ; he is a member of the Lutheran church, is a Sunday-school teacher, and was for years superintendent of the Sunday- school. He attends to his patients in Hum- melstown on Mondays and Thursdays, and is found on the other days of the week at Harrisburg. He has been successful to a gratifying degree during his thirty years' residence at Hummelstown, and has accum- ulated a handsome property. He owns four dwelling houses and has other valuable in- vestments. His best attainments are his professional reputation and his good name. Fox, William R., of the firm of Walmer & Fox, carriage manufacturers, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in Deny township, Sep- tember 3, 1853. He is a son of Richard and Rachel A. (Patton) Fox. Richard Fox was born in Derry township, a son of Thomas Fox, a sketch of whom appears in this vol- ume in connection with that of Dr. Thomas Fox. He had a common school education. He was a farmer, and largely interested in stock raising. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and Republican in poli- tics. He was a director in the Merchants' Bank, of Harrisburg; was a prominent and successful business man, of worth and popu- larity. He was first married to Rachel A. Patton, who died at the age of twenty-two. Her children were : William R.; George, time-keeper at the quarry in Hummels- town ; Jonas and David, who both died young. Mr. Fox's second marriage was with Adelaide Heinicke, of Harrisburg, by whom also he had four children : Annie, wife of E. Einstein, merchant, of Harris- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 093 burg; Mary, unmarried; Richard W., of Ilarrisburg; Elizabeth, wife of William Wallin, Philadelphia. Richard Fox died in 1874; his wife survives him, residing in Ilarrisburg. William Robinson Fox attended the scbools of Ilummelstown, and remained upon the homestead farm until lie was twenty years of age, when he removed to Ilummelstown, and bought the carriage manufactory of William Walmer, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. He conducted the business for one year, and then sold a half interest to William Wal- mer, establishing the firm of Walmer & Fox, under whose management the business has been extended and made very profitable. Mr. Fox was married, in 1875, in Hummels- town, to Mary E., daughter of Samuel Wal- mer, and sister of his partner, William Wal- mer. Their children are: Marion V., born in 1S7G; Anna L.,in 1878, and William W., in 1883. Mr. Fox is a Republican. He was a member of the town council for six years, and auditor for three years. He is a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. He is a man of good business ability, genial and popular, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors. of Lebanon county, who died December 17, L855. Their children are: Annie, Mrs. H. B 11. nick, of Hummelstown, and Josiah, of Hummelstown. He was reared in the Men- nonite church. Bukkholder, Michael K., Hummels- town, Pa., was born in South Annville town- ship, Lebanon county, Pa., March 4, 1830 : son of Ulrich and Polly (Koffman) Burk- holder. Michael K. was reared and educated in Lebanon county, where he also taught school for seven terms. He was engaged in the grain business at Palmyra for six years. and in February, 1868, moved to Hummels- town, where he opened a grain and coal business, in which he continued until 1892, when he retired and was succeeded by his son. Since that time he has conducted the "Royal Oak" mill at Union Deposit, in con- nection with F. H. Stouffer. He also con- ducts a farm in Lebanon county and is a breeder of Ilolstein cattle. Mr. Burkholder is one of the charter members and a stock- holder and director of the Fanners' Bank, and is a stockholder and charter member of the Electric Light Company. In his political views he is a Republican, and was a member of the borough council and also a member of the school board. Mr. Burkholder was married, in 1853, to Miss Barbara Ann Reish, Blessing, Frank D., merchant, Hum- melstown, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 20,1852; son of Absalom and Mary Blessing. The first of the family in the county was Chris- tian Blessing, a native of Germany, who settled in Derry township, at an early day, where he took up a tract of land. His son, Christian Blessing, was born in Germany and came in his youth with his parents and became a farmer in Derry township. He was a member of the Lutheran church. Absalom Blessing, father of Frank D., was born in Derry township in 1801, and died December 31, 1891. He was a stone mason and followed that occupation. In political views he was a Democrat, and in religious faith and fellowship a Lutheran, in which connection he was active and liberal, and contributed to the erection of the Sand Hill church. Mis wife survives him. They reared ten children: Mary, wife of Henry Aldinger, of Conewago township; John, stone mason at Lebanon ; Rebecca, Mrs. Joseph Riddle, Hummelstown; Frank D.; Daniel D., Hummelstown; Elizabeth, Mrs. John Smith, of Londonderry township; Sarah, Mrs. John B. Nye, Ilummelstown; John, married Amelia Hatton; David, un- married, and two children, who died in in- fancy. Frank 1). was reared in Derrj township and attended the township schools. He was engaged in farming until 1875, when he became a clerk in a. store, where he remained five years, and in 1879 he opened a general store, which he has since conducted. He is a member of Harrisburg Lodge, No. 68, 1. 0. O. F., and of the P. 0. S. of A. at Ilum- melstown. In politics he is a Democral and has served in the borough council. Mr. Blessing was first married to Catherine, daughter of Jacob B. Hummel, who died, leaving one child, Olive. For his second wife he married Miss Sabina A. Holier, daughter of Christian Hotter, of Ilummels- town, by whom he has one child, Edwin Holler. Mr. Blessing is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he formerly was a deacon. 694 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Hummel, Valentine, son of Frederick Hummel (2d) and Regina Ricker, was born February 7, 1787, at Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa. The education he received was quite limited, only such as was afforded by the country schools of the time. In 1806 he began as an apprentice to Philip Lee- brick, of Hummelstown, to leatn the trade of a saddler. In 1810 he went to Harris- burg, and forming a partnership with Michael Lebkicher, his old shop mate at Hummelstown, began the saddlery and har- ness making business. Messrs. Hummel & Lebkicher subsequently engaged in mer- chandising, the running of saw and grist mills, the lumber trade, and the purchase of land both in the city of Harrisburg and on the Cumberland side of the Susquehanna, until the death of Mr. Lebkicher, when the survivor retired from all active business. Mr. Hummel was elected a representative of Dauphin county to the legislative session of 1822-23, and again in that of 1840. Governor Shulze appointed him one of the associate judges of the county, November 12, 1827, a position he resigned March 20, 1837. Both in the Legislature and while upon the bench Judge Hummel served the public with the same fidelity and honesty of purpose as characterized him and made him remarkable in his private business. For one-third of a century he was a director of the public schools, and at the time of bis death a trus- tee of the Harrisburg Academy. A great believer in humane treatment, he advocated, while a member of the school board, the total abolition of corporal punishment, but without success. For many years he had been interested in the old Harrisburg Bank, had served as a director, and at the close of his life was president of that institution. He died at Harrisburg on the 4th of Sep- tember, 1870, in his eighty-fourth year. His wife, Elizabeth Walborn, died October 25, 1867, aged seventy years. Of Judge Hum- mel it may be said, he was a man of great temperateness of habit in all things, was eco- nomical and frugal, unostentatious, and en- joyed life in a calm, quiet, and rational manner. he laid out on a portion of his tract a town, which he named Frederickstown, but was changed upon his death to that now be- stowed upon it. He donated land for the erection of the Lutheran and German Re- formed churches, and erected a school house, directing that English branches should be taught therein. He was an active partici- pant in the French and Indian war, and when the frontiers were setting an example to people of the three original counties to prepare for resistance to British injustice he was chairman of the patriotic meeting of Derry, held at Hummelstown in June, 1774. He died at his residence on the 25th of June, 1775, aged fifty-three years. He was the ancestor of a large family, who can look with pride to the high-born zeal, energy and patriotism of their progenitor. His remains, with those of his wife and children, are in- terred in the Lutheran church graveyard at Hummelstown. Very little is known of the ancestor, Frederick Hummel, but some insight into his character may be gained from the fol- lowing advice to his children contained in his will : " After this I leave my blessing to them all, and have God before you al- ways, then the Lord and great Jehovah will bless you now and for evermore, Amen." Hummel, Frederick, was a native of Pfalz, in Germany, born April 14, 1722. With some friends he came to America about 1738, and subsequently took up a large body of land where Hummelstown is located. In 1762, foreseeing the advantages, Hummel, Valentine, son of Frederick Hummel (grandson of the founder of Hum- melstown) and Susanna Hamaker, was born March 12, 1812, at Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa. At the age of thirteen he was sent to Harrisburg, in care of his uncle, Judge Hummel, receiving the benefit of two years' English education in the schools of the borough. At the age of seventeen he was apprenticed to the printing business, with Jacob Babb, publisher of the German paper, the Morgenrthe. At the age of twen- ty-one Mr. Hummel was taken into partner- ship, and the firm of Babb, Hummel & Bigler were for many years printers for the State and publishers of the German Democratic organ, the Morgenrthe. In 1850 Mr. Hummel was elected register of wills and recorder of deeds for Dauphin county, which office he creditably filled one term. He subsequently engaged in merchandising, in which he continued until a few years be- fore his death. During the Rebellion, dur- ing the invasion of Pennsylvania, he was lieutenant of the Home Guard, Captain Nevin. For several years he was deputy DMJI'IIIN COUNTY. i-.'.i:, collector of internal revenue, Fourteenth dis- trict, and for a long period collector of city taxes, and served in the board of school control. In the church (Zion Lutheran) he took an active part, and was superintend- ent of its Sabbath-school until physical dis- ability prevented him from performing the duties of its service. He died at Harrisburg, Thursday morning, August 26, 1880. Hummel, Frederick, son of David and Mary (Toot) Hummel, was born December 24,17 — ,in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa. He was brought up as a farmer, receiv- ing the limited education thus afforded in the countiy schools of the township. When but a stripling of eighteen, in company with his brothers, he offered his services to his country at the outset of the Revolution, and was in the campaign of the Jerseys and in and around Philadelphia in 1776 and 1777, and at the close of the war for independ- ence was a major in a battalion of asso- ciators. . In the political affairs of the coun- try he became quite prominent and wielded considerable influence, owing to his great popularity. He was colonel of the militia, a position he held for many years; served as justice of the peace several terms, and was commissioned by Governor Ritner an asso- ciate judge of the county, April 5, 1837. He died at Hummelstown, October 31, 1847. Colonel Hummel married Barbara, daughter of Jacob Metzgar, of Derrv.born September 1, 1779; died November 22, 1861, and with her husband is buried in the old Lutheran churchyard, at Hummelstown. Hummel, Richard T., Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., March 23, 1821; son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Lubrick) Hummel. The first of the family to settle in Dauphin county was Frederick Hummel, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, who came to this countiy and took up a tract of Government laud, which included the present site of Hummelstown. He was a farmer by occu- pation, and was the founder of the town which bears his name. He donated the old site of the Lutheran church and the pres- ent site of the Reformed church. His church connection was with the Lutherans, and he aided in the foundation of both churches. So far as known, his children are : Frederick, Valentine, and David, all of whom were farmers. He sold the town lots on ground rents, stipulating that the rents should be paid in the currency of Great Britain, and divided his property among his children. David died at the age of thirty three years. He married Miss Mary Toot, and his children are: Frederick; David ; Joseph ; Leah, Mrs. Henry Landis, of Derry township ; Annie, Mrs. George Stover, died in Hummelstown; Mary, Mrs. Daniel Baum, of Hummelstown. He was a prominent member of the Lutheran church. Of his sons, Frederick was a farmer at Hummelstown ; served as justice of the peace and as associate judge of the county; David located in Harrisburg, and died there, having served as commissioner of the county. Joseph, father of Richard T., was born in 1793. He was a farmer and merchant, and also saddle and harness maker. During the war of 1812 he rendered military service as assistant quartermaster in Captain Moore- head's company. His death occurred April 18, 1852. He was married to Elizabeth Lu- brick, of Hummelstown, a daughter of Philip Lubrick, who survived him until 1887. He was a Lutheran in his religious faith and fellowship, and in political views was promi- nent in the Whig and Republican parties. His children are: Henry P., deceased, for many years a merchant at Hummelstown : was married to Adeline Stecker, and they had no children ; Elizabeth, Mrs. Frederick M. Lauman, deceased, of Middletown, and they have two children : Joseph, deceased, and William, of Middletown; Richard T.; Mary, widow of Benjamin Gisler, of Cum- berland county, miller by trade: Sarah, Mrs. Martin Earley, of Palmyra. Pa., mer- chant and farmer ; David J., of Philadel- phia, merchant for many years, and now in the saddle and harness trade, married Cathe- rine Zinn ; Joseph, deceased, all his life an invalid ; Susan, deceased ; Caroline, unmar- ried ; Ilummelster, Annie, Edwin, Silas, and < 'harles, of New York City, commercial agent, unmarried. Richard T. attended the schools of his time, and learned the saddler trade with his father, and was afterwards engaged in the business for forty years. In 1868 he engaged in the general mercantile business, the title of the firm being first, H. L. Hum- mel & Co.. then If. L. Hummel & Bro., and later R. T. Hummel & Son, and continued up to 1891, when be retired from the busi- ness. Mr. Hummel also conducted a farm. He was married, in 18-17. to Miss Mary Coover, daughter of John Coover, Esq., mer- 696 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA chant, at Mechanicsburg,Pa. Their children are: Edgar C, Hummelstown, deputy sheriff of the county; C. Carroll, M. D., physician, has been practicing at Mechanicsburg for nineteen years, a graduate of Jefferson Medi- cal College; Salome, Mrs. Percy B. Metz- ger, office of the Union Trust Company, of Philadelphia, attorney-at-law. During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Hummel was called out with the emergency troops. In political matters he is interested and active in the Republican party. He has served as mem- ber of the borough council, and was chair- man of that body many years, and also has served as member of the school board and auditor of the township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he holds the office of trustee, steward and class leader, and is also the teacher of the Bible class in the Sunday-school. Mr. Hum- mel helped to organize the first Sunday- school in the town. Hoffer, Christian, retired, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in South Annville town- ship, Lebanon county, Pa., January 13, 1824; son of George and Annie (Gingrich) Hoffer, natives of Lebanon county. Christian was reared m Lebanon county and received his education in the schools of that period. After reaching maturity he was engaged in farm work and driving team for eight } r ears. In 1848 he was married to Miss S. A. Motter, daughter of Philip Motter, of Lebanon county. He was then engaged in keeping hotel at Annville for two and a half years, and in 1852 came to Hummelstown, where he conducted the old Zearfoss stand for one year, after which he removed to Palmyra and kept the hotel there for six years. From Palmyra he removed to Reading and became the proprietor of the Union Hotel, where he remained one year, after which he was at Palmyra again for eight years, and then came to Hummelstown, where he conducted the National Hotel until 1878. Since the last named date he has been retired from ac- tive business. Mr. Hoffer was one of the organizers and the first president of the Farmers' Bank. In 1868 he and M. K. Burk- holder established the flour and feed and coal business, which they continued two years, and also the implement business, which they conducted for several }'ears. In his political views Mr. Hoffer is a Democrat, and served as postmaster at Palmyra under President Buchanan. He was a member of the first council of Hummelstown. Mr. Hoffer was also one of the organizers of the Hummelstown Building and Loan Associa- tion, and served as its treasurer for many years. His fraternity association is with Lodge No. 335, 1. 0. 0. F. His children are : Edwin M., Hummelstown ; Emma F., de- ceased, married Earnest M. Shope, of Hum- melstown ; Lizzie A., wife of H. G. Walmer, of Hummelstown ; Sabina M., wife of F. D. Blessing, of Hummelstown ; Ida A., wife of David Castle, Hummelstown; Agnes C, de- ceased; George, Hummelstown ; and Calvin, died in infancy. Mi'. Hoffer is a member of the Lutheran church. Holler, Charles K., coal, grain, wood and lime dealer, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in York county, October 21, 1843 ; son of Francis and Annie (Kook) Holler, na- tives York county. The father was a farmer by occupation and spent his life in his native county. Charles K. was reared in York county and was educated in the public schools. In 1879 he came to Dauphin county and located at Hummelstown, where he had charge of the coal business of Chris- tian Garver from 1879 to 1886, when he pur- chased the business, and has conducted it in his own interest since that date. In politics Mr. Holler is a Republican and is now serv- ing his sixth year as a member of the school board of the borough, of which he was for- merly the treasurer. He holds membership in Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. P., of Harrisburg, and in the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of Hummelstown. Mr. Holler was married, in 1865, to Miss Rebecca Mathias, daughter of Henry Mathias, of York county. Their children are: Sarah Jane; Henry F., of Hummelstown, deputy prothonotary of Dauphin county, married Miss Alfaretta, daughter of Abner Fox, of Illinois; Charles Irvin, William Harvey, and LeRoy C. Mr. Holler is a member of the United Brethren church, and has held the office of treasurer of the Sunday-school from 1882 to the present time. Murray, John, merchant, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 11, 1842; son of Samuel and Mary Ann (Baum) Murray. The father worked on the farm until he was twenty-one years old, when he married a daughter of Daniel Baum, and engaged in hotel keeping. He also car- ried on a butchering business and attended DAUPHIN COUNTY. 0:17 the Harrisburg markets. Later he removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., where lie died in 1851, having at different periods had charge of the "Golden Sheaf," "American Jhm.se," and "Black Bear"hotels. After hisdeath hiswife continued the hotel for some time, and sub- sequently removed to Allegheny City, and from 1 1 1 ere to Manchester, and finally died at Allegheny City in 1855. They had five children, three of whom are now living: John; Daniel, of Youngstown, Ohio, coach dimmer; Mary Agnes, wife of George Sny- der, of Youngstown, Ohio. John came to Hummelstown in 1S55 and lived with his grandfather Baum until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to Lebanon to learn the harness maker's trade with his uncle. In 1861 he enlisted in com- pany A, Ninety-third regiment, Pennsylva- nia volunteers, as a private, and was with the Arm}- of the Potomac in the Peninsular campaign, participating in all the battles. He was wounded at Richmond, and as a re- sult was disabled and discharged from the service in 1863, after which be returned to Lebanon, Pa., and resumed work at his trade. In 1864 he came to Hummelstown and opened a harness shop, which he con- ducted a short time. He then removed to Derry township, where for four years be was engaged in farming. In 1871 be returned to Hummelstown and opened a store, which he has since conducted. He is also a stock- holder in the Farmers' Lank. Mr. Murray is a member of the P. O. S. of A., and of the James Henderson Post, No. 443, G. A. R, of which he is also the commander, and was one of the organizers in 1891. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as burgess and as member of the borough council. He was married, in 1864, to Miss Elizabeth H., daughter of George Balsbaugh, of Derry township. Their children are: Charles B., at home; Catherine B., wife of S. C. Stecker, of Hummelstown : and Edith M. Mr. Mur- ray is a member of the Lutheran church, and his wife is a member of the United Brethren church. Rutherford, Abner, son of William and Sarah (Swan) Rutherford, was born March 31, 1814, on the Rutherford homestead, in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is in the fourth generation from Thomas Rutherford, the progenitor of the family in Pennsylvania. He received the education afforded by the select schools of Paxtang Valley, and most of his life be has passed in farming. For several years be has been president of the First National Bank of Eummelstown, and has been identified with other corporations, and active in various local enterprises of the day. In 1865 he was a captain of the Tenth company, Ninety- eighth regiment, Pennsylvania militia. For many years he has been one of the vice- presidents of the Pennsylvania Slate Agri- cultural Society, in the founding of which he took a prominent part. His energy and ability, combined with his business habits, have produced that success which generally follows. Mr. Rutherford married, February 28, 1839, Ann, youngest daughter of Will- iam Espy, of Swatara, and their children are: William Franklin, Sarah Ann, Susan Elizabeth, and Ada Byron, who married Spencer F. Barber, of Williamsburg, Pa. Shull, Dr. William M.. Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Springfield township, Perry county, Pa., August 14, 1859; youngest son of Samuel and Almira (Albert) Shull, na- tives of Perry county. He was reared on the farm and was educated in the public school. For five years he was engaged in teaching, and a part of this time he gave instruction in the Bloomfield Academy. After a course of preparatory reading he at- tended the lectures at Jefferson Medical Col- lege, at Philadelphia, and was graduated from that institution in 1885. He was en- gaged in the practice of medicine at Con- cord, Franklin county, for five years, for one year of which he was medical examiner for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. In 1890 he came to Hummelstown. Dr. Shull holds membership in the Prince Edwin Lodge, F. & A. M., at Middletown, and in the Derry Council of American Mechanics. In politics he is interested and active as a member of the Republican party. The Doctor was married, in 1888, to Miss Sadie, daughter of Joseph ( ). Boss, of Mifflin county, and to this marriage there is no issue. Formerly lie was a Presbyterian, but is now a member of the German Reformed church. Sciiakki'kk. Dk. Uriah R, Eummelstown, Pa., was born in Lebanon county. Pa., Jan- uary 24, L859; son of Adam and Fannie ( Uoyer) Schaeffer. natives of Dauphin county. The father was a prominent dealer in coal. grain and lumber in Lebanon county, but is 698 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA now retired from active business. Uriah R. was the second in order of birth of four children, and was reared in Lebanon county. He received his education at Meyerstown and Millersville. His private preceptor in the study of medicine was Dr. John 1). Zimmer- man, of Lebanon, and he was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, at Phila- delphia, in 1879. In the following year he began the practice of his profession at Far- mersville, Lancaster county, where he con- tinued until 1886, when he removed to Hummelstown, where he became prominent in his profession and enjoys a large practice. During the past five years he has been the physician for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Formerly he was a member of the Lancaster County Medical Society, and at present holds membership in the Junior Order United American Mechanics, Patriotic Order Sons of America and Knights of Pythias. In political views he is a Republican and is active in party interests. Dr. Schaeffer was married, in 1879, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of Reuben Royer, of Ephrata, Lancaster county, and they have three children living : Ralph Chester, Gertrude May and Roy Herbert. Mrs. Schaeffer is a member of the' German Baptist church, of Hummelstown. Burkholder, Josiah. dealer in coal, grain, salt, seeds, fertilizers, etc., Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Lebanon county, Pa., De- cember 4, 1856 ; son of M. K. and Barbara Ann (Reish) Burkholder. He was reared in Lebanon county and educated in the pub- lic schools and in the Millersville State Nor- mal School. He entered the business of his father and assisted him until 1892, in Sep- tember of which year his father retired from the business, to which he succeeded, and has since conducted it in his own interest. In his political views he is a Republican, and has served as a member of the borough council, and as president of the body for five yejii's. He is a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, of Hummelstown. He was married, in 1876, to Emma L., daughter of David Bender, of Hummelstown, and to their marriage there is no issue. Mr. Burk- holder is not connected with any church. LaRoss, Prof. David Henry Earnest, son of Rev. Joseph and Elizabeth (Earnest) LaRoss, was born January 9, 1827, at Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa. His father died when his son was an infant, and his mother, an exemplary woman, when he was eleven years of age. Thus early left an orphan, he was thrown upon his own re- sources for a livelihood. After varied em- ployments he returned to Hummelstown with his maternal uncle, and shortly after apprenticed himself to the trade of cabinet maker. After serving his time he began clerking at Harrisburg, where he remained several years, at the same time closety apply- ing himself to study. He subsequently en- tered Lafayette College, Easton, where he remained two years, his limited means not permitting him to remain for graduation. He then began teaching as a profession. In 1860 he was first selected county superin- tendent. He was re-elected in 1875 and in 1878, and again in 1881, when his vote was almost unanimous. Professor LaRoss died, at Hummelstown, October 22, 1882, in his fifty-sixth year. He married, first, in 1853, Sarah A. Coil, of Shaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., who died in January, 1867. Their children were: Joseph ; John ; Mary ; Gertrude, who married Eli Kline, of Allen- town ; Carroll, Robert, Sarah, and Eva. He married, second, Annie W. Breneman,of Elizabethtown, Pa., who died two years after- wards. In 1872 he was married a third time, to Fannie Hummel, of Hummelstown, and their children were : Fannie, Claude, and Edna. EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP. Etter, David K., farmer, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 19, 1865. He is a son of David and Sallie (Koons) Etter, both natives of East Hanover township. David Etter, Sr., has made farming his business for many years. Earlier in life he was a spangler, and for some years worked at that trade. He now lives retired from active work. His politics are Republican. He is a member of the Dunkard church. Mr. Etter married Miss Sallie Koons. They have these chil- dren : Lizzie, wife of George Baum ; Kate K., wife of Amos Gingerich ; John, died in 1876; Joseph; David K; Samuel ; and Leah, wife of Isaac Basehore. David K. Etter had the usual opportuni- ties enjoyed in the common schools by the farmer boy who can be spared from busy toil only for a short time during the winter DAUPHIN COUNTY. 699 months. After receiving this limited intel- lectual training he remained with his father working on the farm until he was twenty- three years old. In 1889 he engaged in fanning for himself on the place where he now resides. Mr. Etter was married, May 12,18S8,to Miss Fannie N., daughter of Jacob and Sarah Gingrich. They have one son, named Harry. Mr. Etter is one of the solid and reliable men of the community. He is a Republican. He is also a faithful mem- ber of the Dunkard church. Basehore, Benjamin, farmer, was born in Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 14, 1832 ; son of the late George and Polly (Etter) Basehore. His grandfather, Rev. George Basehore, was born in Berks county, Pa.; he was a weaver, and for many years carried on that business. He subse- quently engaged in farming and was so em- ployed up to the time of his death, which occurred in October, 1840, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. He was a man of intelli- gence and integrity and genuinely pious. For some years before his death he was a minister in the German Baptist- church, a godly and useful man. He married Miss Mary Fackler, who was born in Paxton township, Dauphin county ; she died in March, 1841, aged sixty-five. They had nine children : Michael, George, Catherine, wife of Daniel Miller; John; Abraham; Mary, wife of Jacob Hart ; Benjamin, Daniel and Wendel. George Basehore, father of Benjamin, was born in Berks county, Pa. He was a shoe- maker and worked at that trade for twenty- five years. The remainder of his life was spent in farming. He died in Paxton town- ship in 1890, aged eighty-seven years. His wife, Miss Polly Etter, was born in York county, Pa.; daughter of Rev. Lawrence Etter; she died in Paxton township in 1877, aged sixty-five. They had eleven children, of whom seven are living: Mary, wife of Elias Moore, deceased; Levi Peftiy ; Eliza- beth, wife of William Aungst; Benjamin; Leah; Rachel, wife of Levi Miller; and Susan. Benjamin Basehore enjoyed slender educa- tional advantages ; he attended the public schools of West Hanover township and was a diligent student. After receiving his school education he worked for his father on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age and made farming his life work. He cultivated his father's farm in Lower Paxton township for nine years. In 1871 he re- moved to East Hanover township, to his farm, where he remained two years. Thence he removed to Jackson township, Dauphin county, and farmed for three years. His last removal was to the farm in East Hanover township, which he has ever since occupied and tilled. Mr. Basehore was married, May 31, 1S62, to Miss Rebecca, daughter of John and Re- becca (HefHing) Weber. They had seven children, three of whom are living: Mary, wife of Uriah Hook ; Lizzie, wife of Charles Marberger, and Sallie. In 1888 their family was sorely afflicted by the death of four of their precious chil- dren within a few days. They were cut down by that dreadful disease, scarlet fever. Although bowed down beneath the weight of this four-fold bereavement, the sorrowful family were submissive to the will of the Heavenly Father, who doetli all tilings well. The children who died with scarlet fever were: John W., died February 26, 1888, aged twenty-four years; George W., died Febru- ary 25, 1888, aged eighteen years; Rebecca, died February 16, 1888, aged fourteen years. and Daniel W., died March 7, 1SS8, at the age of eight years. In their great sorrow Mr. and Mrs. Basehore had the sympathy of all their neighbors. They are regarded as most excellent people. Bacastow, Franklin P., farmer, was born in Highspire, Dauphin county, Pa., May 31, 1856; son of the late John and Mary (Bren- ner) Bacastow. His great-grandfather was born in Germany, and came to this country in early boyhood. George Bacastow, grand- father of Franklin P., was born in Berks county, Pa. He was a tanner, and was en- gaged in this business at the time of his death, which occurred in Dauphin county. Mr. Bacastow was married to Miss Elizabeth Hoover, born in Dauphin county. Pa. She died in the same county. They had three children: George, John, and Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Reichert. John Bacastow, father of Franklin P., was born in Hummelstown, Dauphin county. Pa., January 8, 1814. His occupation was farming. He also assisted his father in the management of his tannery. Mr. Bacastow was married, in 1852, to Miss Mary M., daughter of Peter Brenner. They had seven children: Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Kline; 700 BIO GRAPHIC! A L ENCYCL OPEDIA Rebecca, wife of Daniel Leise ; Franklin P., George T., Morris, Emma F., and Simon P. The father died January 4, 1879, aged sixty- four; the mother still survives. Both were faithful members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Bacastow's politics were Democratic. Franklin P. Bacastow is a self-made man. He received a short course in the public schools, but had to depend for his prepara- tion for the work of life principally upon his own efforts. In his youth he was en- gaged in farming, working for his father until he became of age. In 1879 Mr. Baca- stow began farming on bis own account, cul- tivating the farm of his father. Since 1883 he has been engaged on the farm which he now occupies. In 1882 he was elected super- visor of East Hanover township, and served in this office for one year. During this year his farm was cultivated by his brother, Mor- ris Bacastow. Mr. Bacastow was married, November 15, 1883, to Miss Mary A., daugh- ter of John J. and Rebecca (Zimmerman) Urich. Five of their six children are living: Ira J., Clinton G., Mary M., Simon P., and Erwin M. Mr. Bacastow is a Democrat. He is a member of the Reformed church. John J. Urich, father of Mrs. Bacastow, was born in Lebanon county. He was a miller, and was for many years engaged in that business. In later life he undertook farming. His wife, Rebecca (Zimmerman) Urich, was the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Early) Zimmerman. Mr. and Mrs. Urich had : Mary A., wife of Mr. F. P. Baca- stow. Mr. Urich died in September, 1892. His wife is still living at the age of fifty-two, and resides in Lebanon county. Early, Israel, miller, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 8, 1825 ; son of the late George and Catherine (Brightenstine) Early. His great-grandfather, William Early, was born in Firebaugh, Germany. He was a carpen- ter; he came to this country in 1725, and practiced his trade throughout life. His wife, Mr. Early's great-grandmother, was a native of Pennsylvania. Both died near Palmyra, Lebanon county, at a very great age. Christian Early, Israel Early's grand- father, was born in Lancaster county, now Lebanon county, Pa. He built the flour mill where his grandson, Israel Early, now lives. He also built the large mill at Man- ada Gap, now owned by Jacob Early. Chris- tian Early was married to Miss Elizabeth Killinger. They had twelve children : John, William, George, Christian, Jacob, Cathe- rine, Richgina, Elizabeth, Susan, Margaret, born April, 1803, died aged eighty-eight years ; one child died at the age of six months, and one died the day of birth. George Earty, father of Israel, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, March 15, 1787. He spent his business life in the work of milling. He was twice mar- ried; first to Polly Gosert, by whom he had one daughter, named Polly. In his second marriage, in 1816, he was united to Cathe- rine Brightenstine, born in Manheim, Lan- caster county, daughter of Nicholas Bright- enstein. They had nine children, three of whom are living : Sarah, wife of Jacob Wolf, deceased; Israel, and Rosanna, wife of Henry II. Miller. George Early died in 1848, aged sixty-one years; his wife died in 1853, aged fifty-five. Both died at the old homestead, with their son Israel. Both were faithful members of the Lutheran church. Israel Early had only the limited educa- tion to be .obtained in the schools of his time. In 1836 the free schools were established, and he reaped much benefit from his attendance upon them. He was alert and ambitious, and by his own efforts prepared himself for the useful and successful life which he leads. In early life he was engaged in farming, in which occupation he continued until he was twenty-four. At that age he went to learn the trade of miller. This has ever since been his employment. He is now seventy-one years old, strong, and in good health. He is still in the old mill where he has served at least two generations, and where his father and grandfather worked before him. He is still able to do his own work in the mill. In 1847 he taught school for one term in East Hanover township. In 1864 he was drafted for service in the United States army, but was discharged on a surgeon's certificate, on account of the weakness of one of his eyes. In 1851 he was elected school director of East Hanover township, served for five years, and was re-elected for three years. Mr. Early was married January 15, 1865, to Miss Frances M., daughter of John and Mary (Zerker) Getz. They have three children: Mary C, John G., and William. Mr. Earl}' names some of the neighbors around the Early homestead when he was a bo}'. Along the Jonestown road, in East ^^P^-fezfe^ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 703 Hanover township, were Alexander Mc- knight and David, his brother; along the road westward lived Christian Shellenber- ger, who kept a hotel ; next, James French; Dr. Wenderstich ; John Reed ; George Good- man ; Christian Early, uncle of Israel Early; Philip Nitruer; Major Shell; Robert Hill ; Jacob Keim ; Benjamin Snodgrass. Along the Manada creek, near the West Hanover line, stood Adam Udder's mill ; Rogers' mill ; Samuel Todd's mill; Conrad Wagner; Jacob Stine; Berry Hill Bell ; Jacob Zimmerman ; John Snyder; David Killinger; Henry Zim- merman ; Abraham Meese ; Samuel McCord. Mr. Early is highly esteemed for his enter- prise and integrity. He is prosperous in business, and no citizen is more honored or more popular. Leese, Elijah, farmer, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 23, 1855; son of the late Michael and Lydia (Laurer) Leese. Michael Leese was born in Reading, Berks county, Pa., October 27, 1806. He was a farmer, and spent his life in his calling. He was married to Miss Lydia Laura, also born in Reading, Pa., January 15, 1814. They had thirteen chil- dren, of whom six are now living: Isabella; Emma, wife of Samuel Miller; Kate, wife of Joseph Beck; Levi, Henry, and Elijah. Their residence was at Manadaville, now Sand Beach, where Mr. Leese died at the age of eighty-four. His wife is still living, at the advanced age of eighty, and resides at Sand Beach. Mr. Leese was a Republi- can, and he and Mrs. Leese were both faith- ful members of the Evangelical church at Union Deposit, where Mr. Leese is buried. Elijah Leese improved faithfully the slender educational advantages which he enjoyed. There was hard work on the farm, summer and winter, with a few hours daily for a few weeks each year for school training. Yet diligent improvement of these oppor- tunities, and constant efforts to add to his stock of general information, prepared him as thoroughly as the average farmer boy ear, be prepared, for the business of life. He is entitled to all the honor I hat may attach to the self-made man. Mr. Leese continued to work on the farm with his father until he was twenty years of age. He was married, September II, bS7-">. to Miss Rebecca, daughter uf John and Mary (Brenner) Bacastow. They had three children, of whom two are living: John M. and Morris II. Shortly 46 after their marriage they removed to the farm on which they now have their home, and which they have cultivated since 1876. Their industry, skill and excellent manage- ment have yielded them liberal returns, and they are among the comfortable and contented people of the township. Mr. Leese is a good, solid Republican. He is actively interested in everything that tends to promote the welfare of the community. Buck, Elias B., was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 14, 1841 ; son of the late Jacob and Denna (Brown) Buck. His paternal grandfather was born in Susquehanna township, Dau- phin county, and died in Berks county. The grandmother was born in Berks county. Jacob Buck, father of Elias B., was born in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county. He was a fuller and carried on his business until within four years of his death. His marriage to Miss Denna, daughter of Philip Brown, born in Berks county, took place in that county. They had six children, of whom three are living : Eliza, wife of George Runkle; Catherine, wife of John Wiser; and Elias B. Jacob Buck died in East Hanover township, June 21, 1885, aged seventy-one; bis wife died at the same place in December, 1882. Mr. Buck was a Repub- lican. Both he and his wife were consistent members of the Dunkard church. Elias B. Buck attended the neighborhood schools, and made good use of his time and opportunities. His desire to succeed in busi- ness prompted him to gain knowledge from every available source. He made constant efforts to become intelligent and well in- formed on practical subjects. His energy and determination resulted in success. In tins sense lie is a self-made man, and may regard his prosperity as the fruits of his own labor. Mr. Buck was employed upon the farm until he was eighteen years old. In L864 he responded to the call of his country, and enlisted in company B, Twentieth regi- ment, Pennsylvania cavalry, lie served under (Jen. Phil. Sheridan in his brilliant campaign of 1864-05. One year and ten months alter Mr. Buck's enlistment the war was ended, and he was honorably discharged and resumed farming. This calling he has ever since diligently pursued, and with suc- cess. In lN.sT he Imilt the large and com- modious dwelling he now occupies. He has gradually made improvements and is com- 704 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYGL OPEDIA fortably settled, with fair prospect for the enjoyment of life. Mr. Buck was married, December 22, 1867, to Miss Sarah A. E., daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Early) Wolf. Their children are: Clayton ; Clarissa, wife of Adam Shenk ; Alice, wife of Jeremiah Gipe, and Jacob. Jacob F. Wolf, father of Mrs. Buck, was born in East Hanover township, February 24, 1819. He was a farmer. His wife, Miss Sarah Early, was born in the same township, October 19, 1819. They were married Octo- ber 22, 1843. Their children were : Moses, deceased, and Sarah, Mrs. E. B. Buck. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf were faithful members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Wolf was a Repub- lican. He died August 17, 1885, aged sixty- six. His wife has lived to the age of seventy- eight, and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Buck. Gipe, Jeremiah E., farmer, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., Jan- uary 6, 1872; son of Peter and Caroline (Brown) Gipe. His paternal grandparents were both natives of Dauphin county, and both died in this county, the grandfather aged eighty-four years. Peter Gipe, father of Jeremiah E., was born in Derry township, in 1823. He learned shoemaking in his j'outh and followed that calling for many years. Later in life he was engaged in farming. His wife, Caroline, daughter of Christian Brown, was born in Derry township, in December, 1829. Five of their ten children are living: Henry; Cyrus; Mary, wife of Levi Curry ; Samuel, and Jeremiah. Mr. Peter Gipe is still farming, and is strong and active at the ripe age of seventy-five. His wife still enjoys life at the age of sixty-nine, In his political views Mr. Gipe is a good, solid Democrat. He belongs to the United Brethren church, and his wife is a faithful member of the Dunkard church. Jeremiah E. Gipe attended the township schools and industriously used the means to secure an education. After school days were ended he remained on the farm and assisted his father in its work. Mr. Gipe was mar- ried, December 12, 1892, to Miss Alice, daughter of Elias and Sarah (Wolf) Buck. They have one daughter, Annie E. Since 1892 Mr. Gipe has been continuously and diligently engaged in cultivating the home farm, and has been successful. He is up with the times and is a progressive and enterpris- ing farmer. Lingle, Levi, farmer, was born in Upper Swatara township, Dauphin count}', Pa., August 11, 1835; son of the late John and Molly (Seibert) Lingle. John Lingle was born in Swatara township, and was a team- ster. His wife, Molly Seibert, was a native of the same township. Their children were : Mary, deceased, and Levi. Mr. John Lingle and his wife were both faithful members of the Dunkard church. Levi Lingle attended the schools of the township and made good use of such slender advantages as they afforded for mental train- ing and discipline, and for gaining useful information. In his younger days he was busily employed at farming with his uncle, John Sherk, in South Hanover township. Farming is the best of schools for business methods, so that a bright farmer's boy, em- ployed in agricultural work, is a trained business man by the time he is of age. Such was the case with Levi Lingle. He remained with his uncle until he was twenty-two, and was qualified for the management of a farm. In this business he was for several years en- gaged. In 1864 he enlisted in the United States army, and was assigned to company C, One Hundred and Ninety-second regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he served for six months. After his discharge he continued farming for two years. For the following two years he was engaged in building post fences. Since that time he has been continuously occupied with farming. Mr. Lingle has been twice married. His first wife was Mary, daughter of Thomas and Annie Jacks. Of their nine children, seven are living: Sadie, wife of Amos Bell; Thomas ; Franklin ; Ida, wife of George Reigherger ; Alice, wife of Daniel France ; George, and Emma. Mrs. Mary Lingle died aged forty. In his second marriage, in 1875, Mr. Lingle was united to Miss Catherine, daughter of Joseph Fox. They have no children. Mr. Lingle is one of the older citizens of East Hanover township and is widely and favorably known. He is de- servedly honored and esteemed. He is a substantial and useful citizen, and interested in the welfare of the community. Lesher, Samuel H, farmer, was born on the homestead farm, East Hanover town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., October 8, 1854; son of the late Rev. Thomas and Polly (Bow- man) Lesher. He belongs to a family of substance and stability, and of sturdy char- DA UPHIN COUNTY. 705 acteristics. He is the third generation in his line to occupy and cultivate the home farm. His grandfather,, Jacob Lesher, was a native of Dauphin county, and a farmer. He was especially interested in raising fine blooded live stock, and had a reputation for breeding some of the best horses in the region. He was married to Miss Christiana Mertz, and had eight children : John, Jacob, Sallie, wife of a Mr. Gebhard, Gideon, Polly, Daniel, Thomas, and Samuel. Both he and his wife died suddenly, without sickness, on the homestead; Mr. Lesher, at the age of ninety-one. Rev. Thomas Lesher, father of Samuel H., was born on the old homestead, East Han- over township, April 4, 1812. He was occu- pied through life in farming, and was also an honored and useful minister of the United Brethren church. He traveled widely, preach- ing the gospel and ministering to the spiritual needs of the people. Polly Bowman, to whom he was married, was born in Leba- non count)', Pa., daughter of Jacob Bowman. They had six children: Jacob B., Samuel H., Kate, Lydia, John T., and Mary. Rev. Mr. Lesher was an ardent Republican, a warm- hearted and benevolent man, and a devoted father. He died August 14, 1894, aged eighty-two years, four months, and two days. His wife is still in excellent health at the age of seventy-two. She is a faithful mem- ber of the United Brethren church. Samuel H. Lesher attended the schools of the township and derived much profit from his school work. He belongs to a family of more than ordinary culture and intelligence, and found much help and intellectual stimu- lus at home. He learned the business of farming on the old homestead, and when manhood came was prepared to take the honored place of his ancestors as a first-class farmer. In 1S75 he took full charge of the home farm on his own account, and has ever since devoted his attention to its cultivation. Mr. Lesher was married, in October, 1874, to Miss Matilda, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Light) Wagner. They have seven children, all living: Kate M., Henry G., Fannie, Cora, Ellen, Lydia, and Annie. In 1894 Mr. Lesher was elected treasurer of the Cemetery Association at Union Deposit, Pa., and served for one year. In lNi>."> he was again elected to the same office. He filled the office of secretary of the Union Sunday- school for two years, and has served one year as its assistant superintendant. Mr. Lesher is a prominent citizen, and is very highly esteemed. Caley, Winfikld S., was born in Lancas- ter county, Pa., July 28, 1861 ; son of the late William and Harriet (Badruff) Caley. Joseph Caley, his grandfather, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., and was a farmer. He married a Miss McMullin, born in Lan- caster county, Pa., by whom he had nine children. Four are living: Catherine; Anna, wife of Adam Buffelmoyer: Harriet, wife of Jacob Heineca, and Jacob. Their deceased children are : Joseph ; Ellen, wife of Christian Over ; William E., father of Win field S.; Addison, and David. William E. Caley was born in Lancaster county, and in his boyhood learned pump making, which calling he followed for many years. He was subsequently employed as watchman on the Philadelphia and Read- ing railroad. He was twice married. By the first wife he had two children, both de- ceased, and secondly, to Miss Harriet Bad- rouff, born in Lancaster county. They had two sons: Jerome, deceased, and Winfield S. Mr. W. E. Caley enlisted in the army, and was in company K, Fifth regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, serving for three years. He received two gunshot wounds. For a few years after his discharge from the army Mr. Caley was employed in the furnaces at Cornwall, Lebanon county. Afterwards he again served the Philadelphia and Reading railroad as watchman, and in that position was killed by an accident. His wife is still living and resides in Lancaster county. Winfield S. Caley was educated in the pub- lic schools of Lancaster county. After fin- ishing his school education he was employed at farming with his father and among "the neighboring farmers until he was eighteen years old. After this he began work in the stone quarries. Since 1881 his employment has alternated between the farm and the quarry. In 1894 he bought the house in which he now lives. Mr. Caley was married, November 26, 1881, to Miss Sarah J., daughter of William and Hannah (Enterline) Hetrieh. Five of their six children are living: William, Harry P., John H, Bertha and Mabel. Mary Ellen died March 8. 1885. Mr. Caley is a good solid. I>emoerat. lie and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Begin- ning for himself early in life, Mr. Caley 706 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA has pushed his way along the road, some- times up steep hills, sometimes over rough places, but still making progress, until now the way is smooth and the journey pros- perous. Bomgardner, John, farmer, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., July 20, 1842 ; son of George S. and Rebecca (Zeiker) Bomgardner. George S. Bomgardner was born in Lebanon county, in September, 1810. He was a shoe- maker, which trade he followed through life. His wife, Rebecca Zeiker, was born in Leba- non county in 1808. They have ten chil- dren, all living: Catherine, wife of Joseph Kline ; Abraham ; Mary A., wife of Eden Stoner, deceased; Gideon; Louisa; John; David, resides in Nebraska; George; Will- iam; Ellen, wife of Dr. Early. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Bomgardner were both faithful members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Bomgardner resides at Grantville, Dau- phin county, and is aged eighty-five years; his wife died in December, 1891, at eighty- five years of age. John Bomgardner took the regular course in the public schools of his native county. In his boyhood he learned shoemaking and worked at that trade until he was twenty- five years old ; after this he engaged in farm- ing, which has been his occupation since 1888. On July 1, 1863, Mr. Bomgardner enlisted as private in company D, Forty- eighth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, the company commanded by Capt. David S. Seiber^. He served three months and was discharged August 23, 1863 ; he again en- listed August 26, 1864, in company I, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, serving ten months, and was dis- charged at the close of the war, June 21, 1865, when he resumed work at his trade. Mr. Bomgardner was married, October 18, 1866, to Miss Maria, daughter of Henry and Phoebe (Isenhard) Gernert. They have eight children, all living: Phoebe R., wife of John Rambler; George E., Miles A., Mary L., Carrie May, Hannah D., John G., and Claudius E. In 1890 Mr. Bomgardner was elected school director of East Hanover town- ship and served efficiently for three years. He is a reliable man and a useful citizen, and stands well in the community. Henry Gernert, father of Mrs. Bomgardner, was born in Lehigh county, Pa., November 6, 1818. In his younger days he was a farmer. In 1847 he purchased a hotel north of Jonestown, Lebanon county, and con- ducted it for eleven years. He was a pros- perous business man and universally popu- lar. He died at his hotel, November 1, 1860, aged forty-one years, eleven months and twenty-five days. He was married, Febru- ary 18, 1841, to Miss Phoebe Isenhard, born in Lehigh county, January 25, 1820. Six of their eight children are living: Matthew; Aaron ; Anna M., wife of Mr. Bomgardner ; Caroline, wife of Samuel Kreider ; Sarah, wife of Daniel Laudermilch ; and George Al- fred. Their deceased children are John Henry and Eliza. Mrs. Gernert died Decem- ber 31, 1860, aged forty. John Gernert, Mrs. Bomgardner's grand- father, was born October 21, 1780 ; he was married, August 20, 1805, to Miss Catherine Seighfert, born February 10, 1788 ; he died August 14, 1857, aged seventy years ; his wife died July 7, 1844, at the age of fifty-six. They had ten children: Jonas, Nathan, Solo- mon, Henry, William, Benjamin, Catherine, wife of Daniel Hinderline, Mary, wife of Mr. Boltz, Hannah, wife of Benjamin Donmoyer, and John. Mrs. Bomgardner's great-grand- father, Henry Gernert, was born in Germany, and came to this country when a boy. Hummer, Isaac N., farmer, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 22, 1850 ; son of the late Ben- jamin and Eliza (Nowman) Hummer. Ben- jamin Hummer was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1820. He was for many years a butcher, but was afterwards engaged in farming. His parents were farmers. Eliza Nowman, to whom he was married, was born in Lancaster county, March 13, 1826, and was the daughter of Samuel and Maria Now- man. Of their ten children seven are liv- ing: Samuel, Benjamin, Henry, Anna, wife of Percival Ney, Isaac N., John N., and Susan, wife of Edward Lingle. Their de- ceased children are: Abraham, Lizzie, and Amos. Mr. Hummer served as supervisor of East Hanover township for four years. He was a Republican. He died in October, 1876, aged sixty-four. His wife is still in good health, at the age of seventy-six. Isaac N. Hummer received only a common school education. He was engaged with his father in the cultivation of his farm until he reached the age of twenty-two. In 1873 he began farming on his own account, and this has ever since been his calling. In 1890 he removed to the farm on which he now re- h.\rrnix county. 707 sides. Mr. Hummer is a warm Republican. In 1894 he was chosen inspector of elections, and still holds that office. He was married, January 9, 1873, to Miss Amanda, daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Strayer) Bright- bill. They have had twelve children, of whom ten are living : Emma S., wife of William F. Kline ; Katie Anna, wife of George W. Wade ; Samuel, John, Jennie, Lillie, Amanda, Isaac, Michael, and Ed- ward. Their deceased children are : Amos B., died September 20, 1873, aged six months and twenty-six days ; Maggie, died August 20, 1887, aged eighteen days. Lillie, the seventh child, was born June 12, 1881. At her birth she was a natural and normal child. Ac the age of six weeks she had a sickness, the effect of which arrested her growth. Since the age of two years she has not grown an inch. She is now fifteen years old. Her weight is forty pounds, her height thirty- two inches, and her bust measures twenty- five inches. She wears a No. 6 shoe, child's size. She is intelligent and understands as well as the ordinary youth, but cannot talk plainly. She enjoys perfect health, and is the pet of the family. Samuel Brightbill, father of Mrs. Hum- mer, was a farmer. His wife, Catherine, was a daughter of George and Catherine Strayer. They had five children : Susan, wife of Will- iam Ulrich ; William ; Jeremiah ; Amanda, wife of I. N. Hummer ; John, deceased. Mr. Samuel Brightbill died July 6, 1886, aged seven ty-three years. His wife is still in good health, at the age of seventy-five, and re- sides at Palmyra, Pa. Gkrbericii, Daniel, farmer, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., November 25, 1842; son of the late Jacob and Maria (Rank) Gerberich. Jacob Gerberich was born in Dauphin county, and is the son of Jacob Gerberich, a native of the same county. Ja- cob Gerberich, Jr., was a farmer. His wife, Maria Rank, was also born in Dauphin county. They had seven children, five of whom are living: Joseph ; Daniel : Maria, wife of Aaron Zuber ; Emma, wife of Israel Het- rich, and Jacob. Their deceased children are: Saraband Catherine. Mr. Jacob Ger- berich was a Republican. He died in Dau- phin county in 1871, and his wife died in the same county in 1885. Daniel Gerberich wa« educated in the public schools. He was employed in fann- ing with his father until he was twentv-five years old. In 18G7 he engaged in farming for himself; this has since been his occupa- tion. Mr. Gerberich was married, December 10, 1881, to Miss Kate R., daughter of Moses and Molly (Long) Keller, born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, May 14, 1857. They have two children: Sadie and Daniel. Mr. Gerberich is a solid Re- publican. Moses Keller, father of Mrs. Gerberich, was a native of Dauphin count}', and a farmer. He married Miss Molly Long, by whom he had seven children, all now living : Maiy, wife of Clemens Gingerich ; Moses; Kate R., Mrs. Gerberich ; Sarah, Mrs. Frank- lin McCord ; Daniel, John, and Mahlon. Mr. Keller is a warm Republican. He makes his home with his children. He is a mem- ber of the United Brethren church. His wife died in 1SS2, aged fifty-five ; she also was a faithful member of the United Breth- ren church. Heisy, Jacob H., farmer, was born in Lancaster county, October 1, 1841; son of the late John and Kate (Hershey) Heisy. Joseph Heisy, his grandfather, was a native of Lan- caster county, Pa. He removed from that county to Franklin county, where he was engaged in farming, and where both he and his wife died. Rev. Joseph Hershey, maternal grand- father of J. H. Heisy, was a native of Lan- caster county. He married Miss Kate Wit- mer, by whom he bad nine children: Bar- bara, wife of David Martin ; Fannie, wife of Benjamin Ritter ; Kate, wife of Jacob Heisy ; Annie, wife of Henry Metzer; one who mar- ried Joseph Gish ; Mary, wife of J 'avid Horst ; Susan, wife of Abraham Young; Joseph, and Jacob. Rev. Mr. Hershey and his wife died in Lancaster county. John Heisy, father of Jacob H., was born in Lancaster county. He was a blacksmith, and was also engaged in farming and in butchering. Miss Kate Hershey. whom he married, was also born in Lancaster county. They had thirteen children, of whom ten are living: Annie, Henry, Jacob H., Joseph. David, Kate, wife of Leonard Smith, Mary, Christian, Amos, and Cyrus. Theirdeceased children are: John, Israel, and Samuel. John Heisy died November 11, 1894, at the age of seventy-nine : his wife died January 11, 1893. Both were members of the River Brethren church. Mr. Heisy was a solid Republican, 708 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA His son, Jacob H. Heisy, received a limited education, and is for the most part a self- made man. He worked out among the far- mers as a hired boy, and in this way he be- gan the business of life, and learned farm- ing, which he has made his occupation. He cultivated a farm for six years in Lancaster county. In 1875 he removed to East Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., to the farm which is now his home and which he has ever since cultivated, except during two years spent in Lebanon county. In 1864 Mr. Heisy was drafted for the army, but finding it impracticable to leave home, he paid three hundred dollars which procured a substitute. Mr. Heisy was married, No- vember 21, 1869, to Miss Susan, daughter of Peter and Susan (Grove) Meashey, born in Lancaster county, September 6. 1850. Of their nine children, seven are living : Emma, wife of Cyrus Hoover ; Harry H.; Savilla and Henry E., twins ; Amanda M., Samuel P., and Francis. Their deceased children are Jacob F. and Edward G. Peter Meashey, father of Mrs. Heisy, was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He was mar- ried, to Miss Susan, daughter of Abraham and Annie Grove, and a native of Lancaster county. They had nine children, of whom six survive: Peter; Maria, wife of William Barnhard, deceased, and now wife of John Stouffer ; Susan, wife of J. H. Heisy; Lizzie, wife of Henry Nowman ; Jacob, and Amanda, wife of Cyrus Heisy. Their deceased chil- dren are : Anna, Abraham, and Amos. Mr. Meashey was a butcher and also a farmer of Lancaster county. He died November 12, 1894, aged seventy-six years. His wife died June 1, 1889, at the age of sevent3'-two. Both were members of the old Brethren church. Abraham and Annie Meashey, paternal grandparents of Mrs. Heisy, were both natives of Lancaster county. Loudermilch, Henry, was born on the old homestead farm in East Hanover town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., July 24, 1837. He is a son of the late Henry and Margaret (Early) Loudermilch. His great-grandfather was a native of Germany. John Louder- milch, grandfather of Henry Loudermilch, Jr., was a native of Berks county, and was a farmer. He was married to Miss Barbara Moyer. Their children were: Mary, wife of John Albert; Sallie, wife of Samuel Rauch; Elizabeth, wife of John Wagner; Barbara, wife of William] Albert ; John, and Kate, died in infancy. Mr. John Loudermilch died on the homestead farm, the present residence of his grandson. His wife died at the same place. Henry Loudermilch, Sr., was born in Dau- phin county, Pa., in April, 1801, and was a farmer. His wife, Margaret Early, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in May, 1801; daughter of William and Catherine (Her- shey) Early. They had five children, of whom three are living: Catherine, wife of Joseph Gingerich ; Mary, and Henry, Jr. William and John are their deceased chil- dren. The father died in April, 1871, aged seventy, and the mother in May, 1891, aged ninety-one. Henry Loudermilch, Jr., received his edu- cation in the common schools. He was reared on the farm and was industriously employed in farm work until he was twenty- two years of age. In 1859 he engaged in butchering, which he carried on for many years. During this time he also kept a gro- cery store, and for two years kept hotel at the old homestead, where he now resides. In 1867 Mr. Loudermilch sold his store to Joseph Landis and resumed the business of farming and dealing in live stock. In 1872 he removed to Wayne county, 111., and for seven years was engaged there in farming, butchering and dealing in lumber. In 1879 he returned from the West, making the jour- ney with his four-mule team in twenty-two days. In all that time he inquired the way only twice. He crossed the Lost river nine times in two days. He crossed every river by ferry boat except the Susquehanna. One day he got upon the wrong road and traveled sixty miles; in the evening he found him- self only four miles from his starting place of that morning. Mr. Loudermilch resumed his residence on the old homestead, where he now lives retired from active business. In 1862 Mr. Loudermilch was drafted for the three months' service. He was drafted twice afterwards, the third time for three years' service. On retiring from the army he resumed his traffic in live stock. Mr. Loudermilch was married, October 7, 1859, to Miss Catherine, daughter of William and Anna (Hain) Cassel, born in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 29, 1842. Three of their four children are living : Samuel ; Catherine, wife of Daniel Imboden, and John, Henry died in Green county, 111. William Cassel, father of Mrs. Louder- n.irrinx county. 709 milch, was a native of Dauphin county and a fanner. He married Miss Anna, daugh- ter of Adam Haiu, also a native of Dauphin county. Seven of their eleven children are living: John; William; Hannah, wife of John Ellser, deceased ; Fannie, wife of Peter Ruth, deceased; Catherine, Mrs. Louder- milch, and Samuel. Their deceased chil- dren are : Mary, wife of Isaac Straw ; Eliza- beth, wife of Jacob Siegrist , Sophia, wife of Joseph West, and one who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Cassel died in the township in which they were born and spent their lives. Stahle. Noah L., painter, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 20, 1845. He is a son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Leob) Stahle. His grand- parents were both natives of Germany. They had two children: Gotlieb and Jacob, both now deceased. Jacob Stahle, father of Noah L., was born in Dauphin county, March 31, 1805. He was a shoemaker. He married Miss Lydia Leob, born in Dauphin county. Eight of their nine children are living: John; Amanda, wife of Jeremiah Gossert, deceased ; Mary, wife of James Witman ; Louisa, sec- ond wife of James Witman; Henry; Will- iam ; Annie, wife of David Demming ; Noah L., and Sarah, wife of Joseph Lingle. Mary, first wife of James Witman, died twenty-five years ago. The father died October 23, 1S95, at the advanced age of ninety ; his wife died February 7, 1877, aged seventy-two years. Jacob Stahle was a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. Noah L. Stahle had slender educational advantages in his youth. He attended the public schools of his township and worked upon the farm with his father until he was seventeen. In 1862 he went to learn cabinet making, at which trade he worked for twelve years. Finding his arms not strong enough for this trade, he went in 1874 to learn that of painting, which has since been his occu- pation. For the past eighteen years he has been both painter and farmer. He tills the farm upon which he now has his residence. Mr. Stahle was married, May 4, 1874, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Kerr) Landis. They have four children, all living: Minnie, wife of George Kline; Robert L., Sadie V., and Charles N. Mr. Stahle was elected inspector of elections in 1894, in East Hanover township, for one year. Samuel Landis, father of Mrs. Stahle, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., and was a car- penter. He married Miss Elizabeth Kerr, by whom he had four children : Sarah, wife of N. L. Stahle; John ; Clara, wife of Mahlon Snyder, deceased ; Minnie, wife of Martin Capp. Mr. Landis died February 7, 1883, aged sixty. His wife survives, at sixty-five years of age, and resides in Lancaster county. Both were members of the United Brethren church. John Landis, Mrs. Stahle's grand- father, was born in Dauphin county, and was a farmer. He reared a family of six children, of whom three are still living : Catherine, wife of Christian Smith ; Jacob, and Mary, wife of Jeremiah Hoover. Withers, Samuel G., farmer, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., December 20, 1846 ; a son of the late Samuel and Anna (Werher) Withers. His grandfather, George Withers, married a Miss Lutz, by whom he had eight children. Mr. George Withers died in Leba- non county, aged seventy-seven. Samuel Withers, father of Samuel G., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., January 12. 1819; son of the late George Withers. He was educated in the public schools, and was engaged with his father upon the farm until he was twenty-five years old. He dealt in livestock for the next fifteen years, handling none but fine blooded stock. He was also in the hotel business for two years. During this time he erected a large and commodi- ous building ; after occupying it for two years he exchanged it for a farm in East Hanover township, lately owned by John Blanch, and cultivated it for two years. He then rented the farm, and removed to Pal- myra, Pa. He returned to his farm twice, but finally settled down in Palmyra, where he was for some years in the coach, lumber and machine business. While in the lumber business he resided with his father. Mr. Withers was married, in 1S44, to Miss An na, daughter of Jacob and A una (Thomas) Werner, born in Lebanon county, in Octo- ber, 1821. They had five children, of whom two are living: Samuel G., and Amanda E., wife of William Ohnmacht. Their chil- dren are: Sarah W.. Mrs. David W. Cassel; Anna, Mrs. Benjamin Early, and Susan K. Mr. Withers died at Palmyra. Pa., aged seven ty-two, and his wife died in East Han- over township, in 1879, aged fifty-eight years. Mr. Withers was an ardent Republi- can and a devout Christian. Samuel G. Withers received his education in the common schools. When he was 710 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA twenty-one he went to Campbellstown, Leba- non county, where he found employment for one year as clerk in the dry goods and grocery store of Mr. William Brunner. In 1863 Mr. Withers taught school for one term. After this, for about ten years, he assisted his father in the cultivation of the farm. From 1879 to 1881, he was in Annville, Pa., and from thence removed to East Hanover town- ship, Dauphin county, to the farm on which he now resides, and in the cultivation of which he has ever since been engaged. Mr. Withers was married, January 19, 1879, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of John and Kate (Grupp) Laudermilch. They had five chil- dren : Bertha E., Amy M., Mabel, Elsie C„ and Oscar R. Mr. Withers is a warm Re- publican. He is a faithful member of the Reformed church. Jacob Werner, maternal grandfather of Samuel G. Withers, was a farmer. He was married to Miss Anna Thomas, by whom he had five sons and three daughters : Henry, Jacob, John , David, Joseph , Bessie, Sarah , and Anna. Mr. Werner spent his life in Leba- non county, where he died, aged sixty-five years. Hetrich, Eden, farmer, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 2, 1843. He is a son of William and Jane (Fitting) Hetrich. His grand- father, Philip Hetrich, was a native of Ger- many. He came to this country and mar- ried a Miss Brightbill. William Hetrich, father of E. Hetrich, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in August, 1813 ; son of the late Philip Hetrich. In early boyhood he learned the trade of spangler, which calling he followed for many years. For the re- mainder of his life he was a farmer. He was married to Miss Jane Fitting. Mr. Het- rich is still in excellent health at the ad- vanced age of eighty-four. He resides in Shellsville, East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa. His wife died in Decem- ber, 1873, aged seventy-two years. Eden Hetrich received onl}' a limited edu- cation. He assisted his father upon the farm until he was twenty-five. He has made farming his life pursuit. Mr. Hetrich was married, October 12, 1867, to Miss Malinda, daughter of John and Maria (Gerberich) Lingle ; she was born in August, 1849. Six of their seven children are living: George H.; Ida, wife of Aaron Grubb ; Cora. Will- iam, Annie, and John. Mr. Hetrich is a warm Republican. In 1887 he was elected tax collector, and efficiently performed the duties of this office for one year. In 1888 he was chosen inspector of elections, and served in this office for one year. He served as auditor of East Hanover township for six years. Mr. Hetrich is a faithful member of the Reformed church. His wife died April 7, 1892, aged forty-two years. - John Lingle, father of Mrs. Hetrich, was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and was a farmer. His wife was Miss Maria Gerberich, a native of Dauphin county, daughter of John Gerberich. They had eight children: John A., Thomas, Emma, wife of Moses Fackler; Annie, wife of Levi Hauer, and Milton. Their deceased chil- dren are: Malinda, Mrs. Eden Hetrich; Henry, and Ellen. Mr. Lingle died in Oc- ber, 1884, aged sixty-two. His wife is still in the enjoyment of good health at the age of sixty -seven. Shenk, Adam R., farmer and butcher, was born in South Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 25, 1868. He is a son of the late Daniel and Susan (Rider) Shenk. His grandfather, Rev. Jacob Shenk, was born in Dauphin county and was a farmer. He was also an honored minister of the Dunkard church, and spent much of his time in attending to the spiritual needs of the people. Michael Rider, maternal grandfather of Mr. A. R. Shenk, was born in Dauphin county. He was for many years a miller, but later in life engaged in farming. Mr. Rider married Elizabeth Brinser, a native of Dauphin county, daughter of Rev. Mor- decai Brinser, farmer and pastor of the Dunkard church. They had eight children : Susan, widow of Daniel Shenk ; Emma, wife of Harry Lackmayer, of Iowa ; Elizabeth, wife of Levi Jones; Adam; Henry; Annie, wife of Solomon Fackler ; Sarah, wife of Aaron Engle, and Jacob, deceased. Daniel Shenk, father of Adam R., was born in Dauphin county, and was a farmer. He was married to Miss Susan, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Rider, born in Dau- phin county. They had twelve children, of whom seven are living: Mary, wife of Henry Shope; Christian, Jacob, Peter, Adam R., Michael, and Susan. Their deceased chil- dren are : Daniel, Lizzie, Milton, and two that died in infancy. Mr. Daniel Shenk was a Republican. He served one year as super- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 711 visor of South Hanover township. He was a member of the Dunkard church. He died March 18, 1885. His wife still survives him, hale and hearty, at the age of fifty-seven, and resides in Palmyra, Pa. Adam R. Shenk took only a partial course of instruction in the public schools. At twelve years of age he worked at butchering, attending school at the same time. From that time until he was twenty-one he was hired out among the farmers. In 1890 he began to learn the painter's trade, but after six months' work, finding the work injurious to his health, he abandoned it, and resumed farming and butchering, which callings he has since pursued. He attends the Harris- burg market, on Broad street, twice a week. Mr. Shenk was married, January 9, 1892, to Miss Clarissa, daughter of Elias and Sarah (Wolf) Buck. They have one son, Daniel J. Mr. Shenk is a good, solid Republican. He is enterprising in business and prosperous. Personally, he is highly esteemed. Shriver, Henry, farmer, was bom in Lebanon county, Pa., August 8, 1826; son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Shirk) Shriver. His paternal grandparents were both natives of Lebanon county, where they reared a family. The grandfather died in 1828 and the grandmother in 1872. Jacob Shriver, father of Henry, was born in Lebanon county, and was a blacksmith. His wife, Elizabeth Shirk, was also a native of Leba- non county. Their only surviving child is Henry Shriver. A deceased child is Cathe- rine, wife of Peter Ney. Mr. Shriver died and Mrs. Shriver was joined in her second marriage to Peter Heims, by whom she had one daughter, Sarah, wife of Solomon Granger. After the death of Mr. Heims, the widow was married to her third hus- band, George Fornwalt. They had one child, who died in infancy. Henry Shriver received his education in the public schools of Lebanon and Dauphin counties. Left an orphan at an early age, he had to struggle on in his own way. He lived out among farmers, and sometimes found life hard. Sometimes he was at farm work, and at other times he was driving team. He finally settled down to farming as his regular occupation. Mr. Shriver was married, April 18, 1858, to Miss Luanda, daughter of John and Sarah (Hoofnagel) Snyder. Their children are: "William, John A., and Lucretia, wife of William Aungst. In 1862 Mr. Shriver was drafted for service in the army. In 1865 he was again drafted and paid three hundred dollars substitute money. He is a Republican, In 1876 he was elected supervisor of East Hanover township and served in this office for one year and a half. In 1879 he was again elected to the same office and served one year. In 1891 he was elected for a third term and once more served one year. He is a member of the United Brethren church. John Snyder, father of Mrs. Shriver, was a native of Dauphin county, and a tailor. In later life he became a farmer, on the homestead, where his daughter, Mrs. Shriver, now lives. John A. Shriver, a son of Henry Shriver, was born at the homestead. He took the regular course in the public schools of the township and assisted his father on the farm until he was nineteen years old. He then attended the Witmer College, at Palmyra, Pa., for two terms, after which he studied for two terms at the Lebanon Valley College (United Brethren), Annville, Pa. At the age of twenty-two Mr. John A. Shriver began teaching school, and has since been contin- uously occupied with the work of teaching. Mr. Shriver was married, in 1877, to Miss Maggie, daughter of John and Rosa (Kruse) Hinkle. They have three children : Harrv E., Charles W. and Lillie W. Mr. Shriver teaches and has his residence in Derry. His ability as an educator is universally recognized and he is held in esteem for his personal worth. Hoerner, John, retired farmer, was born in West Hanover township, now East Han- over, Dauphin county, Pa., April 17, 1813; son of the late Major John and Magdalena (Ebersole) Hoerner. Andrew Hoerner. his grandfather, was a native of Germany ; he came to this country when a boy and settled on the farm which became the homestead of his family, and it has been in their posses- sion up to this time. It has been the birth- place and dwellingplace of three generations, and is now enjoyed by representatives of the fourth and fifth. A small town named Hoernerstown and a school house now oc- cupy part of this farm. Andrew Hoerner served in the Revolutionary war. The rifle he carried is carefully preserved as a relic and is in possession of Cyrus Hoerner brother of John. Major John Hoerner, their father, was born 712 BIO GRAPHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA in 1783 ; he was a farmer and owner and cul- tivated the old homestead farm ; he served in the war of 1812. The bayonet of his gun is preserved in perfect condition and is in the possession of his son, John Hoerner. Major Hoerner was married, in 1805, to Miss Mag- dalena, daughter of Peter Ebersole, a native of Dauphin county. They had twelve chil- dren, six of whom are living: John, Louisa, Barbara, wife of Henry Yingst, Peter, Albert and Cyrus. Their deceased children are : Jacob, born in 1807, died in 1825; Andrew; David, born in May, 1811, died in August, 1893; Anna,died aged eighteen years; Ellen; Maggie, born December 25, 1815, married to John Nunnemacher, died in 1864. Major Hoerner lived on the old homestead for sev- eral years retired from active duties and died aged ninety-two. He was a Republican, and he and his wife were both members of the Lutheran church. John Hoerner, son of Major Hoerner, re- ceived only a partial education in the common schools as conducted before the present system was established. He was engaged with his father in the cultivation of the home farm until he was twenty years old; he then went to learn blacksmithing, which calling he followed until 1841. Mr. Hoerner was married, November 11, 1841, to Miss Mary, daughter of Barnhard and Sarah (Wombech) Rauch, born on the homestead, now owned by Mr. John Hoerner, on August 30, 1813. Of their three children, two died in infancy ; the surviving child is Isaac. After his mar- riage Mr. Hoerner followed his trade for about fifteen years. During the following fifteen years he was farming, and after this he retired from active business. In 1868 Mr. Hoerner was elected supervisor of East Han- over township and served two years. After this he was elected auditor of the same town- ship and served many years. In 1876 he was elected assistant elector of Hanover town- ship and held the office for three years ; he has always been a decided and active Repub- lican. His wife died September 3, 1892. Mrs. Hoerner was an affectionate and faith- ful mother, a devout Christian, and a con- sistent member of the Reformed church ; she died at the age of seventy-nine. After her departure Mr. Hoerner lived alone, keeping house by himself, until within the last year; he enjoys good health at the age of eighty- two. He is a member of the Reformed church and a liberal contributor to all church work. Bernard Rauch, father of Mrs. Hoerner, was married, in 1811, to Miss Sarah Wom- bech. They had six children, of whom Peter is the only survivor; he resides in Michigan. His deceased children are : Mary, who was Mrs. Hoerner; Catherine, wife of John Lentz ; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Wal- mer ; and Susan, wife of Daniel Hetrick. Thome, Charles V., M. D., was born in Londonderry township, Lebanon county, Pa., June 16, 1835. He is a son of the late Dr. Samuel N.and Margaret (Jeffries) Thome. Dr. Samuel H. was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He practiced medicine in Lebanon county for forty-five years. He also had a large practice in Dauphin county. His wife, Margaret Jeffries, was a native of Lancaster county. They had six children, of whom five are living : William H., a prominent physician of Palmyra, Pa.; Charles V.; Emma, wife of Dr. P. J. Roebuck, of Lititz, Lancaster count}', Pa.; John M., residing in Cordovia, Argentine Republic, South Amer- ica, as director of an astronomical observa- tory ; Samuel W., American Consul at As- sumption, Paraguay, South America. Dr. S. H. Thorne died in 1874. His wife died in December, 1895. Dr. Charles V. Thome spent his youthful days at Palmyra, Pa. His primary educa- tion was received in the public schools of that place. He attended White Hall Acad- emy, Cumberland county, Pa. He read medicine with his father and with Dr. C. G. Gloninger, of Lebanon, Pa. While study- ing with his father, in 1862, he enlisted in company E, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served nine months. During this time he took part in several battles, among the most notable of which are those of Fred- ericksburg and Chancellorsville. In the latter engagement he was wounded in the head by a fragment from a bursting shell. He was honorably discharged from the service, at Harrisburg, and at once returned to Lebanon, Pa., and resumed the study of his profession. In 1863 Mr. Thome entered the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and in 1866 received his diploma from that in- stitution, with the degree of doctor of medi- cine. He at once began practice, in connec tion with his father, at Palmyra. After a little more than a year, he was appointed as- sistant physician at the State Insane Asylum. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 713 This position he held for over three years, and then practiced at Lititz for two years. Since 1873 he has been practicing in East Hanover township. Dr. Thome was married, at Palmyra, in 1872, to Miss Emma P., daughter of Moses and Mary (Rambler) Early, residents of East Hanover township. Two of the three children of Dr. and Mrs. Thome are living: Charles C. and Edgar R. One died in in- fancy. Dr. Thome is a member of Ashara Lodge, No. 98. Marietta, Pa. Brown, Gone H., was born in East Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., No- vember 6, 1858 ; son of the late John and Margaret (Snoddv) Brown. The father, John Brown, was born February 25, 1813. He was married, March 16, 1837, to Miss Mar- garet Snoddy. They had twelve children, eleven of whom are living : John ; Mary, wife of a Mr. Hite, deceased, afterwards of James Jones, deceased, and, thirdly, of Amos Cassel ; William ; Calvin; Samuel S.; James; Jacob; Margaret, wife of Anthony Fetterman ; Sarah, wife of Isaac Boyer; Gone H., and George. The deceased child is Lydia. Mr. Brown was a carpenter and continued in that voca- tion for many years. After his marriage he became a farmer. He first occupied the farm owned by a Mr. Moon, and tilled it for some years. From this farm he removed to the one owned by Jacob Poorman. Thence he removed to the farm of Bern hard Rauch, now the property of John Hoerner. His next removal was to the farm owned by a Mr. Sheets, and the next and last to the old homestead farm, where he made his home with his son, and where both he and his wife died ; Mr. Brown, November 20, 1889, at the age of seventy-six, and Mrs. Brown, May 21, 1881. Her age was sixty-four years, one month and twelve days; she had been mar- ried forty-four years, two months and five days, ami had reared a family of twelve children. She had forty-five grandchildren, of whom thirty-five were living at the time of her death. Gone H. Brown was educated in the pub- lic schools of East Hanover township. He hired out to assist the farmers until lie was twenty-three years old. He then learned plastering and has made it his principal em- ployment. He is also engaged in farming. Since 1883 he has regularly attended the Harrishurg markets. Mr. Brown was mar- ried, January 3, 1SS3, to Miss Lizzie, daugh- ter of Benjamin and Catherine (Lehman) Lehman. She was born January 11, 1855. They have no children. He is a Republi- can. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, at Grantville. Benjamin Lehman, father of Mrs. Brown, was born in Londonderry township, Leb- anon county, Pa., November 13, 1813. He was a cooper for some years. After his mar- riage he exchanged his occupation for that of farming, which was his vocation for the remainder of his life. Mr. Lehman was married to Miss Catherine Lehman, a native of Lebanon county. They had these chil- dren: Benjamin, Annie, Mary, David, Jacob, Kate, wife of Melias Moyer, Lizzie, wife of G. H. Brown, Peter, Daniel, Fannie, de- ceased, and Martin, deceased. In 1882 Mr. Lehman was elected supervisor of East Han- over township, Dauphin county, and served for one year. In 1872 he removed from Londonderry township, Lebanon county, to East Hanover township, in the same county, to the farm then owned by Jacob Urich, which he cultivated for five years. Thence he removed to East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, to the farm of Henry Horst, on which he remained for eleven years. His next removal was to the farm of Solomon Cassel, which he tilled for three years. He then returned to Londonderry township, Lebanon county, to his old homestead, where he spent the remainder of his life. His wife died April 16, 1882. They were members of the Mennonite church. Etter, Rev. David, minister in the Dunkard church, East Hanover township, was born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 19,1826; son of Lawrence and Salome (Kline) Etter. The grandfather, Lawrence, was a native of Switzerland. He came to this country when nine years old and learned the trade of car- penter and followed that occupation. The father was a native of York county and was born April 2, 1787. He was a carpenter by trade. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Baulbaugh, born in East Hanover town- ship, February 14, 18S7, to whom were born eight children : Mary, Mrs. George Bashore; Elizabeth, Mrs. Abraham Bashore; Cathe- rine, Mrs. Henry Lare ; Leah, Mrs. Benja- min Gorman ; Rachel, second wife of Abra- ham Bashore; Jacob, John, and Sallie. He married, secondly, Miss ' Salome Kline, August 23, 1823, and to this marriage were 714 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA bora six children, of whom the only survivor is David. The father died November 9, 1853, aged sixty-six years. David received only a common school education, and learned the carpenter trade, at which he worked for twenty years. Later he became a farmer and has followed this occupation for fifty t years, and in 1893 he re- tired from the active work on the farm. For the past thirty years Mr. Etter has been a minister in the Dunkard church, and since 1885 has been an elder in the district of East and West Hanover, the position which he now fills with acceptance. He was mar- ried, August 19, 1848, to Miss Sarah Koons, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Walmer) Koons. Their children are : Lizzie K., wife of George Baum ; Kate, wife of Amos Ging- rich; Joseph K.; Sarah, wife of David Becker; David K.; Samuel K.; Leah, wife of Isaac Bash ore ; John K., died July 27, 1875, aged seventeen years. John Koons, father of Mrs. Etter was a native of Lebanon county. He first married Miss Elizabeth Walmer, and they had seven children : Sallie, Mrs. Etter ; Lydia, Kate, George, Elizabeth, Maria, and John. He married, secondly, Miss Mollie Dutwieler. He died in December, 1877, aged seventy-nine years. Snyder, William, Grantville, Pa., was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 7, 1819 ; son of the late John and Sarah (Hoofnackle) Snyder. John, the father, was born in Dauphin county, July 12, 1788. He followed the oc- cupation of tailor for many years, and later engaged in farming. His wife was also a native of Dauphin county, and they had seven children, four of whom are living: William; Lucinda, Mrs. Henry Shriver; Kate Anna, Mrs. George W. Miller; and Mary A., Mrs. Joseph Krautzer. Their de- ceased children are: Eliza, Daniel, and Jacob. Mr. Snyder died August 3, 1870, and his wife died suddenly, December 26, 1879, aged eighty-seven years. William attended the public schools for only a few winter terms. At twelve years of age he went to work on the canal with Jacob Frantz, and remained with him for seven years. He then bought a boat and began business for himself, running from Middle- town and Pottstown to Philadelphia, and making the round trip in a week's time. He worked under contract with Benjamin Frick, and was engaged in boating for him for eight years. In 1851 the canal was widened and larger boats came into use, and the fol- lowing year Mr. Snyder bought a large Penn- sylvania boat, and went into the lumber trade, shipping from Williatnsport and Lock Haven to Philadelphia and Baltimore, tak- ing two weeks for a round trip. He had a boating contract with the men at the Star mills for four years, and he had another con- tract with George Lentz, a lumberman, at Williamsport, for five years. Altogether he was engaged in boating on the canal for thirty-eight years. He then abandoned boating and engaged in farming. Mr. Sny- der was married, August 12, 1849, to Miss Sarah Pancake, daughter of Valentine and Catherine (Shreedley) Pancake. Their chil- dren are : Clara ; Alice, wife of Allison Bal- bough, deceased ; Elmer E., and Malon H., died in 1889, aged thirty-eight years. In his political views Mr. Snyder is a Republican. The parents of Mrs. Snyder were both na- tives of Dauphin county. Their children are: Anna, Sarah, Jacob, Mary, David, all living; and Andrew, John, Catherine and Elizabeth, all deceased. Elmer E., son of William, was born June 11, 1861, received his primary education in the public schools of East Hanover township, and took a course at Lebanon Valley College, Annville. In 1882 he began teaching, and has since been engaged in that vocation. Shirk, Jacob S., general merchant, Grant- ville, Pa., was born in East Hanover town- ship, Lebanon county, Pa., June 30, 1844 ; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Swoke) Shirk. The father was born in the same township, and resided there until 1845, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits. He then removed to Dauphin county, where he con- ducted the same business until his death in December, 1867. His wife was born in Beth- lehem township. Berks county, Pa., but was reared by her aunt in Lebanon county, her mother having died while she was a child. She removed with her husband to East Han- over township, and lived there until his death, and for the past sixteen years has been a resident of Harrisburg. Their chil- dren are : Emma M., died, aged five years ; Galen, died at the same age ; John H., died at the age of thirty-one years. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ; practiced medicine at Ann- ville, Pa., for a year and a half, and at the time of his death was practicing at Phila- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 715 delpbia. Their living children are: Cathe- rine G., wife of Henry C. Orth, musical in- strument dealer, at Harrisburg; Jacob S., and Mar\ T Elizabeth, wife of Harry Uhler, real estate dealer in Harrisburg. Jacob S. was brought by his parents to East Hanover township, Dauphin county, when he was but fifteen months old, where he acquired his education in the district schools. He took a course in the Commer- cial College of Bryant & Stratton, at Phila- delphia, and became a salesman in his father's store, in whicli capacity he was em- ployed until 1866, at which date he was ad- mitted to a partnership in the business. His father died in 1867, and the following year he took entire charge of the business, which he has conducted since that time. He was married, in East Hanover township, Feb- ruary 14, 1867, to Miss Emma R. Early, daughter of Amos and Mary Early. Their children are : Marie Ellen, died November 18, 1889, aged nine years ; Edward M., Robert E., and Emma L. Mr. Shirk has served efficiently in the offices Of auditor, tax collector, and assessor. He was an ac- ceptable postmaster for thirty years, and in politics was a Republican. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. HALT FAX, TOWNSHIP. Shertzer, Benjamin F., postmaster and harness maker, Grantville, Pa., was born in the lower end of Fishing Creek Valley, Dau- phin county, Pa., September 18,184-1; son of Paul and Susan (Unger) Shertzer. He acquired his education in his native place, and when nineteen years of age removed to Linglestown, where he learned the trade of harness maker and where he pursued this occupation four years. In 1868 he removed to East Hanover township, where he has been engaged in business twenty-nine years. Under the first Cleveland administration he was appointed postmaster, and is now serv- ing his second term in the office. He was married, in West Hanover township, July 10, 1873, to Emma Bouchter, daughter of John and Leah Bouchter, residents of Lebanon county. Two of their children died in in- fancy, and those living are: Bertha May. Mrs. Golen Boyer ; Kate E., Wesley B., and Mabel M. In politics he is a Democrat, and in his religious faith and fellowship he and the family are with the United Brethren church. Leebrick, George T., retired, Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., was born in that town, September 23, 1844. and still resides in the house in whicli he was born, which was in- herited from his grandparents. The lineal descent of George T. Leebrick is as follows : Capt. Benjamin Parke, born in Westerly, R. I., 1735, who was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. George T. is the son of John P. Leebrick and Han- nah Mary (Parke) Leebrick, grandson of Thomas Parke and Eunice (Chaplin) Parke, great-grandson of Capt. Benjamin Parkeand Hannah (Stanton) Parke, great-great-grand- son of John Parke and Elizabeth (Miller) Parke, great-great-great-grandson of Thomas Parke and Abigail (Dix) Parke, great-great- great-great-grandson of Richard and Sarali Fallier Parke, of London, England, who settled in Cambridge, Mass., in 1632. Capt. Benjamin Parke assisted materially in the struggle for American independence, being captain of a company which participated in the battle of Bunker Hill. He was also a member of the committee that drew up the celebrated resolutions protesting against the infringements of the rights of the colonies, the tax on tea in 1774. (See Denison's Westerly, page 210). The Captain, whileon a visit to his sister, Mrs. Pendleton, at Ston- ington, Conn., marched to the relief of Bos- ton during the Lexington alarm, in April, 1775. (See adjutant general's report of Con- necticut in the Revolution, page 22). Ac- cording to the report, " the said Capt. Ben- jamin Parke marched at the head of a com- pany of minute men to the relief of the American army, near Boston, in June, 1775, and participated in the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, in which battle he was mortally wounded." For further accounts see Narragansett Historical Register, vol. 1, page 217, Denison's Westerly, page 74, and Drake's Dictionary of American Biography, page 687. George T. Leehrick's great-great-graml- father, John Philip Lebreg (as the name was then spelled), was born in Manheim, Grer- many, in 1696, and dieil in Manheim Pa., at the age of eighty-two. He had a family of four children: Nicholas, born in Man- heim, Pa., in 1 748, married Catherine Franks. The other children were girls: one married 716 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Daniel Bridgian, another Charles Wilstach, and the third a Mr. Newman. The children of Nicholas and Catherine (Franks) Lebreg, great-grandparents of George T. Leeb rick, were as follows: John, born in Manheim, Pa., May 27, 1770, died October 9, 1804, unmarried; Philip, married Mary Castle ; Daniel, date of birth and death unknown, married Elizabeth Peters; George, grandfather of George T., born February 7, 1779, married by Rev. Mr. Ilgen, at Mimin- burg, Pa., March 17, 1801, to Mary Mohr, was a tanner and merchant, settled in Hali- fax in 1811, and spent the remainder of his life in this town; his death occurred March 12, 1847. His children were nine in num- ber. His son, John P. Leebrick, father of George T., was born February 10, 1804, married Mary Parke, February 17, 1831, died Sep- tember 24, 1869, and his wife died May 3, 1852. They had six children: Ellen, born June 24, 1832, in Halifax, died July 9, 1833; John Eberle, born in Halifax, December 31, 1833, died July 16, 1862 ; Louisa Parke, born November 11, 1835, resides at the home- stead ; Anna Marv, born February 10, 1837, died July 28,1838; Henry Clay, born No- vember 12, 1839, died August 23, 1842; George Thomas, born September 23, 1841. John P. Leebrick, like his father, resided all his life in Halifax and was extensively en- gaged in mercantile pursuits and in railroad and canal contracts. He was a prominent and progressive man, a stockholder and di- rector in canals and railroads, and interested in other like industrial ventures. George Thomas Leebrick is the son of the late John Philip and Hannah Mary (Parke) Leebrick. He was born and has always had his home in Halifax. His early educa- tion was received in the public schools and under his mother's tuition. Before he was ten years old he attended an academy in Juniata county, Pa. Later he was at the Mt. Joy Academy, Lancaster county, Pa., and still later the Western Reserve College at Hudson, Ohio, since removed to Cleve- land, Ohio, and now called Adelbert Col- lege. His education finished, Mr. Leebrick taught school during one winter. In April, 1861, he enlisted as a private in company D, Fif- teenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served three months; he was discharged at Carlisle, Pa., August 7, 1861 ; re-enlisted September 2, 1861, in company D, Forty- sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served in this regiment until December 2, 1862, when he was again discharged by the Secretary of War, at Maryland Heights, Md. He took part in the battles of Cedar Mountain and Antietam. In 1863 Mr. Lee- brick commenced the study of law with A. H. Dill, of Lewisburg, Pa., and remained with him two years. He then returned to Halifax, where he has since spent most of his time. Mr. Leebrick was married, in Halifax, April 5, 1877, to Sarah R., daughter of Sam- uel and Susanna Noblit, early settlers of Halifax township. They had no children. Mr. Leebrick belongs to H. M. Slocum Post, No. 523, G. A. R.; is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The fourth child of Nicholas Lebreg, great- grandfather of George T. Leebrick, was Will- iam Mohr, who died in 1872. Shope, Jacob W., physician and surgeon, Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., was born in Linglestown, Dauphin county, August 22, 1845. He is a son of John and Mary (Mason) Shope. John Shope was born in Lingles- town in 1815. From the date of his mar- riage he was a resident of Linglestown and was engaged in the butcher business. In 1864 he removed to Dauphin, Pa., where he now resides. Mrs. John Shope, who was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1816, died July 17, 1885, in the borough of Dauphin. They had nine children: an infant that died ; David, who died from the effects of a fall; Harriet, wife of P. D.Felty; Elizabeth, wife of A. T. Gerberich ; Dr. Jacob W., Will- iam, George, John, and Mary, wife of W. Manley, residing at Rockville, Dauphin county. John W. Shope spent his boyhood in his native town. After leaving the public schools, in which he was educated, he was for one year clerk in a dry goods store. He then learned the trade of shoemaking, at which he worked for some time. On August 22, 1864, Mr. Shope enlisted in company C, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Harris- burg. He then carried on the retail shoe business at Dauphin, Pa., for two years. This business he sold out in 1867, aud was for sev- eral years engaged in bridge building. Again he took up the shoe business at Dauphin and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 717 carried it on until 1876. In this year Mr. Shope began the study of medicine. In the fall of 1878 he entered Jefferson Medical Col- lege, Philadelphia, Pa., and was graduated in March, 1880. Since that date he has been a continuous resident of Halifax and a suc- cessful practitioner in his profession. Dr. Shope was married in Halifax, Janu- ary 7, 1870, to Margaretta J., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Oswald) Shope. They have three children- Charles R., editor of the Halifax Gazette) Minnie 0., and Susan E. Dr. Shope is an active worker in the Re- publican party. He has been a member of the school board and its president. He be- longs to Susquehanna Lodge, No. 364, F. & A. M., of Millersburg. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Nace, William Benjamin, druggist, Hali- fax, Dauphin county, Pa., was born in Hali- fax township, April 19, 1857. He is a son of Henry and Elspy A. (Lebo) Nace. John Nace, his great-grandfather, removed with his family from Montgomery county, N. J. He came in company with a man named Wilson. They bought large tracts of land in Dauphin county, and settled in Halifax township, where John Nace died, at the age of sixty. He had been twice married, and reared seven children, and at his death he left a farm to each of his seven sons. William B. Nace received his early educa- tion in the common schools of Halifax, and afterwards attended the Lykens high school, where he finished, not having the means to secure a more liberal education. He went to Harrisburg, and obtained a position as clerk in the drug store of Howard S. Die- trich, in which he served three years, and was then for two years with A. M. Steever, of Harrisburg. After leaving the Lykens high school Mr. Nace taught school three consecutive terms in the same school in which he received his early education. In June, 1887, he left Harrisburg and opened his present place of business in Halifax, where he has built up an extensive trade. While learning the drug business his wages were only two dol- lars and a half per week, so that in begin- ning business for himself he had not one dollar of capital. Mr. Nace was married, in Halifax, July 5, 1887, to Miss Alice A., daughter of George and Louisa Lantz, natives of Dauphin county. She was born in Halifax township, October 15, 1863. They had one child, Raymond E., born July 18, 1889. Mr. Nace is a Republican. He holds membership in Charter Lodge, No. 82, I. 0. 0. F., and in Syrian Commandery, No. 133, Millersburg, Dauphin county. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church in Halifax. Nace, John E., merchant, Halifax, Pa., was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 1, 1835. He is a son of David and Barbara (Enders) Nace. He re- ceived his education in the common schools of his native place. At sixteen years of age he went to Dauphin, where he served an ap- prenticeship of three years at carpentr}' with his uncle, Isaac Nace. He then worked' at his trade in Dauphin for seven years, after which he was for seven years in business for himself, as a contractor. In 1865 Mr. Nace opened a general store in Fisherville, where he transacted business for about six years, after which he sold his business and was idle for one year. He then formed a part- nership with J. E. Rutter, and opened a butchering business at Lykens, Pa. At. the end of the first year he sold his interest in this concern to his partner and bought a share in a planing mill in the same town and was made a superintendent of the same. This enterprise proving unprofitable owing to the panic of 1871, in two years he lost the money he had invested in the mill. Dur- ing the next five years Mr. Nace was em- ployed as time clerk at the steel works at Steel ton. He then bought the general store of J. E. Lyter, at Halifax, where he has since continued in business with the most gratifying success. Mr. Nace was married in Halifax, Janu- ary 8, 1861, to Miss Lydia A., daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Londmilch) Fetter- hoff, born in Halifax township, December 8, 1841. Of their three children, two died in infancy; the survivor, Oscar O, is a mer- chant at Harrisburg, Pa., and married Emily Smith. Mr. Nace's political views are strongly Republican. He has served Lykens bor- ough one term as councilman and one as burgess, and he was councilman at Steel ton for one term. He is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. 718 MO Git A PElCAL ErfCYCL 0PED1A Miller, Clayton C, M. D., Halifax, Pa., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 4, 1859. He is a son of Samuel B., and Mary (Fitting) Miller. Peter Miller (1), great-grandfather of Dr. Miller, was born in Jackson township, in 1780, and died there in 1847. He was a farm er. He married a Miss Weaver; their children were three sons and three daughters. The Christian names of the daughters are not now accessible ; they were all married, one to Valentine Straw, another to Christian Snyder, and another to John L. Keiter. The sons were Peter, Daniel, and Joseph. Peter Miller (2), grandfather of Dr. Miller, was born in Jackson township, December 14, 1805. He grew to manhood in his native place. He was reared on the farm and be- came a farmer. He married Susan Snyder. Their eldest children, Annie and Daniel, died while they were small children. The only one remaining is Samuel, father of Dr. Miller. Samuel B. Miller was born in Jackson township, February 4, 1838. He received a common school education, was brought up a farmer, and made farming his occupation for life. His wife, Mary (Fitting) Miller, sur- vives him and resides with her son, Dr. Mil- ler. Their children are: Clayton C; Susan Alice, wife of James A. Gipple, of Lancas- ter, Pa.; Penro P., farmer in Jackson town- ship; and Florinda J., wife of C. E. Sweigard, Jacksonville, Pa. Mr. Miller took an active part in local affairs, was a school director for many years, and was secretary and treas- urer of the board. He was a life-long Dem- ocrat. He died October 2, 1870, and is buried in Fairview cemetery, Jackson town- ship. Clayton C. Miller received his early edu- cation in the common schools of his native place. In 1877 he entered Berrysburg Sem- inary, Dauphin county, and in 1882 com- menced the study of medicine with Dr. Wetzel, at Jacksonville, Dauphin countj'. He subsequently entered the medical col- lege at Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1885. Soon after he began the practice of medicine at Lykens, Dauphin county, and continued there until 1886, when he removed toMatamoras, in the same county. There he remained until April 1, 1895. Desiring a more central location, he removed to Halifax, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Miller is among the foremost in his profession, and is held in high estimation throughout that section of the country. Dr. Miller was married, in Jacksonville, Pa., September 10, 1882, to Ann Jane Helt, born in Dauphin county, July 4, 1862 ; daughter of John F. and Margaret (Enders) Helt, natives of Dauphin county. They have five children : Ada B., born December 22, 1883; Florence A., June 18, 1886; Beu- lah M., October 11, 1887 ; John Calvin, April 8, 1893 ; and Harry O, October 13, 1894. Ryan, Charles W., cashier of Halifax Bank, was born in Powell's Valley, Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 17, 1841 ; son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Gay- man) Ryan, natives of Middle Paxton town- ship, Dauphin county. James Ryan, his great-grandfather, was a native of Ireland. When a boy he came with a party of Scotch - Irishmen to America, settled near Derry Church, Dauphin county, Pa., and married a Miss Boyd. His remains are interred near Derry Church. John Ryan, grandfather of Charles W., was born in Dauphin county. He married a Miss Gondy. Their children are : John, James, Andrew, father of C. W. Ryan, Sally, and Mary. John and James settled in Erie county, Pa., when that region was a wilder- ness. The land they owned is now a part of the city of Erie. James was a noted hunter and fighter of the Indians ; he and John took part in the war of 1812. Charles W. Ryan received only a limited education ; he attended school but three months of each year, and that only until he was eighteen years of age, and he was obliged to walk three miles to reach the school house. His parents died when he was in his tenth year, but the eldest member of the family, Andrew, a worthy young man, twenty-seven years old, was for two years father to the orphan children and kept the family together. At the end of two years Andrew died, and this sad event dissolved the tie which held the children together. Mr. Ryan then made his home with his brother- in-law until he was seventeen 3'ears old, and then, with his brother Isaac, worked the home farm for three years. During the next year he worked as a farm hand for David B. Mather at $9 per month. At the end of the year, having become of age, Charles and his brother Isaac bought their sisters' share in the estate and divided it between themselves. He was engaged in farming until 1882, and ^ £ fca&s %{>&? j(lUun*J & farteh, fo & V^^^^V/^~Zoz^ ^S~/ 0~4t^i . sti?. \£? ^Cest4/J-&L.i^ DA UPHIN CO UNTY . 721 in addition to this he had for ten years pre- vious to this time dealt in coal and lime in Halifax. In 1.S71 Mr. Ryan became a stock- holder in the Halifax Bank, and in March, 1883, he succeeded William Shammo as cashier of that hank, which position he still holds. He also owns stock in the First Na- tional Bank at Millersburg, Pa. Mr. Ryan was married, in Halifax township, December 22, 1864, to Mary L., daughter of Joseph and Mary (Hepler) Collier, born in Halifax town- ship, January 11, 1848. Their children are: Harras J., professor of electric engineering at Cornell University, N. Y., he married Cathe- rine P. Fortenbaugh ; Laura M., at home ; Luther W., merchant at Halifax, married Mary Gilbert. Lomis, Albert Scott (formerly Loomis), merchant, Halifax, Pa., was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 25, I8.'!(i, and is a son of Anthony W. and Maria (Brubaker) Lomis. Anthony W. Lomis, father of Albert S. Lomis, was born in Al- stead, N. H., in 1811, and died in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa.; in August, 1804. He came to Dauphin county when a young man. Having acquired a good com- mon school education in his native place, he left home to seek his fortune. He was blessed with a robust constitution. Having been reared a farmer's son, he was not afraid of hard work. He taught school for some years after coming to Dauphin county, and being frugal and economical, he saved enough from his earnings to start in business. He rented a saw mill at the foot of Berry's moun- tain, which lie operated, but through a serious misfortune lost all he possessed. Pie afterwards engaged in agricultural pursuits, later in mercantile pursuits. Mr. Lomis sub- sequently owned and edited a newspaper called the Halifax Herald, being assisted in the office work by his son, Albert S., who distributed many of the papers on each day of publication. Mr. A. W. Lomis was re- garded as a man of strict integrity and fair dealing. He was capable in business mat- ters, and possessed large views and great public spirit. His death was lamented by all; in him the town lost one of its most valuable citizens. Mr. A. YV. Lomis hail been twice married. His first wife, Maria Brubaker, had four children: Albert Scott, Daniel B., William A., and Barbara, widow of B. B. Brubaker, who lives in Halifax. The second wife of 47 Mr. Lomis was Mary Murray, sister of the late Judge Murray, of Harrisburg. Their children were: Frank M., Charles C., George 0., Walter J., Margaret 0., and Mary. Mr. Lomis was a life-long Democrat. Albert Scott Lomis was educated in the common schools of Halifax township. He worked as a mule driver on the old canal and other pursuits from the time he was thirteen years old until he was eighteen; from eighteen to twenty years of age he owned and operated a small iron foundry in Halifax, except during the winter of his nineteenth year, when, at the earnest solici- tation of the school board, he taught school in Halifax township. At the age of twenty- one years he had accumulated one thousand dollars, which he invested in his enterprise. While building and operating the foundry times became hard and money was scarce, consequently he disposed of his plant at a loss. In 1804 Mr. Lomis went to work for his father in the saw mill and was thus em- ployed until the death of his father, in Au- gust, 1804. He assumed charge of his fath- er's business and was appointed executor of the estate. In 1805 he greatly enlarged the business. In 1808 he disposed of the saw mill business at a great sacrifice and for the next few years did practically nothing. In 1870 Mr. Lomis formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, B. B. Brubaker, un- der the firm name of Brubaker & Lomis. and engaged in the lime and coal business. This venture proved successful and in 1888 they added a general store to this business. In February, 1892, Mr. Brubaker died and Mr. Lomis purchased his deceased partner's interest in the business, which he has since conducted alone. Mr. Lomis was married, in June, 1884, to an acquaintance of his youth, Eliza, widow of Morris Smith. They have two children : Anthony Wayne and William I'enn. Mr. Lomis is a staunch Democrat. He has served his borough as burgess. He is a member of Lodge No. 82, I. O. 0. F.,of Hal- ifax. Mr. Lomis is a man of tine physique, standing over six feet in his stockings, and of athletic appearance. He is genial, well- informed and a pleasant talker. He is hon- ored and esteemed by his neighbors. BRESSLER, John S., truck farmer, Halifax. Dauphin county. Pa., was born in Halifax township, August 2'. 1 . 1S40. He is a son of Philip and Mary (Etter) Bressler. Philip 722 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Bressler was born near Harrisburg, Pa., in 1800, and was educated in bis native place. He was a farmer. After his marriage be came to Halifax township and bought a farm of his father-in-law, on which he resided until his death in 1869. He was an old line Whig and afterwards a Democrat. He was well known and highly esteemed. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bressler are : Eliza- beth, wife of Philip Shaffer, Lebanon county, Pa.; George W., deceased, married Ellen Ryan ; Sarah, wife of Alfred Burtnett, Mun- cie, Pa.; Sarah, married first to Rev. Mr. Bressler ; her second husband was Charles Egolf, deceased ; Mary E., died aged eigh- teen ; Maggie, died aged two ; John S.; Ann Jane, married first to Christian Urich, after- wards to George Rees, and Louisa, wife of Ira Miller, Millersburg, Pa. John S. Bressler was educated in the com- mon schools of Halifax township, and was reared a farmer. In boyhood he was fond of rural sports, and spent his leisure in hunt- ing and fishing. His father died in 1871. Then the home farm was sold and he and his mother removed to Halifax and bought the property he now occupies, a large brick dwelling fronting the river. .His mother died there in 1885. Mr. Bressler was mar- ried, in Millersburg, January 28, 1886, to Alice M., daughter of Simon and Caroline (Sauser) Shoop. She was born in Millers- burg, Pa., September 25, 1854. They have had no children. During the summer Mr. Bressler gives his whole attention to truck farming, which, under his careful and skill- ful methods, is a very profitable business. The mother of Mrs. Bressler was first mar- ried to Jacob Gruber. Mr. Shoop ' was her second husband. Their children were : Alice M., Mrs. Bressler ; Frank A., farmer in Halifax township ; Clinton T., telegraph operator, Lykens Valley, and Annie, wife of Howard Frederick, Millersburg, Pa. Lyter, Isaac, bank teller and county commissioner, was born in the borough of Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., November 11, 1844. He is a son of Christian and Cathe- rine (Bowman) Lyter. His great-grand- father, Christian Lyter, is supposed to have been born in Germany. When a child he came with his parents to America. They settled in Lancaster county, Pa., and re- moved thence to Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. Christian Lyter lived to the age of one hundred and four years, and passed away suddenly, one morning, while sitting at the breakfast table. Peter Lyter, grandfather of Isaac, was born in Lower Paxton township, and was a farmer. He married a Miss Shirk. Their children were: Joseph, Christian, Henry, Abram, Daniel, John, Moses, Louisa, married a Mr. Utz, and Betsy, married Henry Bowman. Mr. Lyter died in Halifax, in February, 1870. Christian Lj'ter, father of Isaac Lyter, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He came with his father to Halifax in 1831 and learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed in addition to the business of auctioneering. He trav- eled much over this part of the State as an auctioneer, and was one of the most skillful and successful men in the business. His death, which occurred July 9, 1874, was much lamented. He had been justice of the peace for twenty years, and had filled other local offices. His children are : Ellen V., wife of A. J. Shammo, Hali- fax ; Elspy, wife of G. W. Bottomstone, Wy- oming, la.; Isaac; Sarah, deceased, wife of H. C. Brubaker; William H, grocer, Har- risburg, Pa.; John F., clerk, Harrisburg, and Lawrence W., conductor on the Northern Central railway, resides in Halifax. Mrs. Lyter, mother of Isaac, died January 10, 1896, aged seventy-seven. She had long been a great sufferer from a complication of diseases. Isaac Lyter attended the schools of his na- tive place a part of each year until he was seventeen. During his boyhood he assisted his father both on his farm and in his blacksmith shop. In this way he gained considerable knowledge of the trade. Isaac enlisted at Harrisburg, September 14, 1864, in company I, Forty-sixth regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was discharged, at Harrisburg, Pa., June 8, 1865, and at once returned home. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Lyter entered into partnership with his father in the black- smith business, and continued with him two years. He then bought and conducted the business alone until 1888 ; he then sold it to assume the position of teller in the bank at Halifax, which he has efficiently filled since that date. He is also a stockholder. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 723 Mr. Lyter was married, January 6, 1870, to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Esther Brubaker. They have four children : Harry \V., born December 4, 1871 ; Pearl E., June 20, 1874 ; May, January 20, 1877, and Cathe- rine, October 10, 1881. Mr. Lyter has been honored by his fellow-citizens with about all the offices in their gift, from the lower places of trust up to the office of burgess. ' He was first elected commissioner of Dau- phin county in 18S0, and is now serving his second term in that responsible position. Lodge, William, president of the Halifax Bank, and ex-county treasurer, was born in Halifax borough, Dauphin county, Pa., June 1, 1827. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Fetterhoff) Lodge. Matthias Lodge, his grandfather, was born in England, and came to America with his wife and family. The parents died soon after reaching Penn- sylvania, leaving two sons and two daugh- ters — John, father of William Lodge, being one of the sons. John Lodge was born in Halifax township, in 1800. He received a limited education, his parents having died when he was a year or two old. He was reared by Captain Smith, a prominent citizen of Halifax. He grew to manhood in the township, and early learned shoemaking,but worked at the trade only occasionally. His principal occupation was fence building, at which he worked in different parts of the country. He was also extensively engaged in butchering. Mr. Lodge removed to Halifax in 1858, and was employed by his son, William, to assist about the warehouse and drive a team. He sud- denly expired on the street, when on his way to the depot to meet his son. His death occurred in 1880, and one year later his wife followed him to the grave. She was born in 1801. Their children were: Isaac, died in infancy; John, a farmer, died in 1808 ; Esby, died young; William; Dan- iel, died young; Susan, wife of John Robi- son, Halifax; George W., painter and paper hanger, Halifax, and Sarah, wife of A. M. Pike, Halifax. William Lodge had only slender oppor- tunities for securing an education. Twelve months in one of the schools of the township was the extent of his schooling. The school house was situated at the distance of two miles from his home. From the age of eight years to that of twelve he worked out among the neighboring farmers. When he was thirteen his father hired him to Samuel Landia, a merchant, at Halifax, on the con- ditions that he was to remain two years, and was to receive $3 per month and his board and clothing. At the end of one year he had shown such aptitude and ability as a clerk in the store that his wages were raised to §4 per month, besides his board and cloth- ing. He continued in the store of Mr. Lan- dia from 1841 to 184G, afterwards obtaining a better position as clerk in a store at Liver- pool, Pa., in which he remained two years, after which he returned to his former em- ployer, Mr. Landis, and was with him until 1851, except during the winter of 1849, when he taught school. He received §15 per month during 1850. In 1851 he bought a one-half interest in the stock of Mr. Landis, with whom he continued in partnership nine years. Close confinement to the store and con- tinuous application to business affected his health injuriously, and on this account he sold his interest in the store, and sought ac- tive outdoor employment. He bought a canal boat, went into the lime business, and gradually worked into traffic in coal, lumber, grain, etc. About 18G0 he formed a part- nership with Joseph Landis, a son of his former employer and partner, under the firm name of Landis & Lodge. This firm added to the business a general store, purchasing property on Market street, fitting up a store room, and stocking it with general merchan- dise. This partnership continued success- fully for eight or nine years and was then dissolved, Mr. Landis taking the store, and Mr. Lodge the lime, coal and lumber busi- ness. Mr. Lodge carried on business alone until 1878. In that year he was elected treasurer of Dauphin county, and finding himself unable to attend to his business and perform the duties of his office, he took his brother-in-law, Mr. Pike, as his partner, and in 18S9 or 1890 sold his own interest to Mr. Pike, since which date he has lived retired from active business. Mr. Lodge married, at Millerstown. Perry county, Pa., December 25, 1849, Martha Ellen Kinter. a native of that town. She died in 1850, without issue. Mr. Lodge was again married in 1862. His second wife was Mari- etta Real, a widow. They have no children. He has served as president of the Halifax Bank since its incorporation. He is the founder and president of the Home Eire Insurance Company. 724 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Nace, Henry, farmer, was born in Hali- fax township, Dauphin county, May 20, 1883. He is a son of David and Barbara (Enders) Nace. David Nace, a son of John Nace, was born in Berks county, in 1808. He came to Halifax township, when young, with his father and family. He was married, in Armstrong Valley, to Barbara Enders, a na- tive of that place. The Nace family lived for some time near Halifax ; then David Nace bought the farm on which his son Henry now lives, and here the father died in September, 1865. His children are : Henry ; John E., merchant at Halifax ; William W., died young ; David B.; Rebecca Jane, deceased, wife of Frederick Lutman ; Susan and Sarah, died young; Samuel, Aaron, and Isaac. Henry Nace enjoyed but few educational advantages, because his services were re- quisite to assist his father in farm work. He remained at home until his marriage, in Halifax township, March 16, 1854, to Miss Elspy Ann, daughter of Jacob and Cathe- rine Lebo, natives of Dauphin county. She was born in Halifax township, December 18, 1832. Mr. Nace and his wife took up their residence on the old homestead, where he has lived ever since his birth. They have ten children : William B., Susan Ellen, John Lincoln, Mary C, Jacob G, the twin of David Sherman, who died in his fifth year; Joshua F., Lydia Ann, James Irving, and Henry Elmer. Mr. Nace bought the homestead from his father's heirs, and has since built a new barn and house, and made other extensive improvements. Mr. Nace is a strong Republican. He has been judge of election one year, inspector of election and jury commissioner one term. He was formerly a member of the United Brethren church, but withdrew from that body, and has not since affiliated with any other. Wagner, George W., farmer, was born near Harrisburg, Pa., August 9, 1862. He is a son of William and Tiny Ellen (Lehr) Wagner. He was a babe when he was brought by his parents to Halifax township, where he received part of his education. At the age of six he went to live with his ma- ternal grandfather, Jacob Lehr, and remained with him five years. He then left his grand- father and was hired by William Lebo, farmer, of Halifax township, for two dollars and a half per month and board. He was with Mr. Lebo for three years, then one year with another man, then with Henry Bow- man three years ; his wages during the last year were four dollars and a half per month. He next hired to John Urich for three years at the rate of one hundred dollars for eight months. Mr. Wagner was married, in Hali- fax borough, December 31, 1883, to Miss ' Henrietta, daughter of Cornelius and Sarah (Urich) Harper. She was born in Miners- ville, Schuylkill county, Fa., February 25, 1857. After his marriage, Mr. Wagner cul- tivated his father-in-law's farm for two years; he then removed to Halifax and was engaged on the railroad. He afterwards returned to Mr. Harper's farm, worked it for one year, and then purchased Mr. Harper's stock and cultivated the farm two years longer on his own account. In the spring of 1895 he came to Halifax township and bought his present place, which contains sixty-two acres. Mr. Wagner is a Republican, but has never sought any political office. He is a member of the United Brethren church. He is one of the well-to-do farmers of the township, and his success demonstrates his enterprise and business ability. His children are : Charles C, Sadie Ellen, and Harris C. Mr. and Mrs. Harper, the parents of Mrs. Wagner, had ten children : Annie B., de- ceased ; Samuel, farmer in Montana;- Ade- line J., wife of John P. Jenkins, Bedford county, Pa.; Valentine U, of Halifax town- ship ; Cornelius A., miner, at Shamokin, Pa.; Thomas W., miner, at Lykens, Pa.; Clara, wife of F. Miller, Harrisburg, Pa.; Henrietta, Mrs. Wagner ; Ida, resides with Mr. Wagner, and Nora J., died young. Mrs. Wagner's father died March 27, 1885 ; her mother died April 7, 1894. Jacob Lehr, Mr. Wagner's maternal grand- father, with whom he lived for five years, was a native of Halifax township, and grew to manhood here. He was a farmer and huckster, and was also engaged in butcher- ing. He died in his native township in 1880. Lebo, James M., farmer, was born in Up- per Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 26, 1844. He is a son of James and Annie Jane (Novinger) Lebo. James Lebo was born in Upper Paxton township, in 1816, and died on the farm on which he was born, December 11, 1886. He was a man of limited education, but an industrious and enterprising farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Lebo had eleven children: Sarah, wife of Nathaniel DAUPHIN COUNTY. 725 Martz, of Northumberland county, Pa.; Sam- uel, merchant at Uniontown, Pa.; Jonathan, died in Upper Paxton township, in 1896; James M.; Christy Ann, deceased, wife of David Kehler; George W., farmer, Upper Paxton township; Mary Jane, wife of Ed- ward Schrelller, Upper Paxton township; Catherine, wife of Jolin A. Sliott, Millers- burg, Pa.; Jacob H., fanning the old home- stead, Upper Paxton township; Emma S., died young, and Alice, wife of Henry J. Zearing, Harrisburg, Pa. James M. Leho attended school in his na- tive place until he was ten years old. He then went to live with his uncle, Jacob Lebo, in Halifax township, and remained with him, attending school and working on the farm, until he was twenty-two years of age. For the next three years, while he made his home with his uncle, he worked out among the neighboring farmers, getting $15.00 per month for the first year, and for the remainder of the time hiring out at §17.00 per month, with the privilege of keeping cattle on the place. He bought and sold stock, one-half of the profits going to his employer, which made him a very profitable business. Mr. Lebo was married, in Matamoras, Pa., September 30, 1809, to Miss Mary, daughter of William and Eliza (Brought) Taj lor, born in Halifax township, September 5, 1848. They were married between three and four o'clock in the morning, to enable them to take an early train for Harrisburg, where they enjoyed the State fair then in progress. They then visited the bride's relatives in Warren county, Iowa, and on their return home went to housekeeping. They began with one chair, and a stove and table bor- rowed from Mr. Lebo's father-in-law, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lebo's first investment was $2,100, paid as part of the price of a farm of 216 acres, which lie sold before it was fully paid for. After selling the place, he farmed for two years on rented farms. At the end of one year he bought the house he lived in from his uncle, Philip Lebo, and at the end of two years, sold the house and bought forty-two acres of land, with a house and barn, in Wayne township. After owning this place for five years, he traded it for a house and two lots in Williamstown, re- maining on the farm one year after the ex- change, and renting the town property. At this time Mrs. Lebo's mother died, ami Mr. Lebo rented and worked the Taylor farm for four years. In the meantime he dis- posed of his Williamstown property, and with the proceeds of the sale, and some other money which he had accumulated, he pur- chased his present place, consisting of 107 acres of land, with house and barn. He has since made extensive additions to botli these buildings, and has otherwise improved the place. He also owns the old Taylor home- stead, which comprises 134 acres of farm land and ten acres of timber land. lie re- cently purchased another farm in Wayne township of 126 acres, which he at present rents. Thechildren of Mr. and Mrs. JamesM. Lebo are: Laura Irene, died when two days old ; Lawrence T., at home; Elmer Irving, died at seven years of age ; William J., died aged three ; Zora P., died aged three mouths; the last three died of croup, within five weeks; Nora Edna, at home; Calvin E., at home, and Curtis Chester, died at seventeen days of age. Mr. William Taylor, father of Mrs. Lebo, was born in Halifax township, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He was of the sturdy Scotch-Irish stock. His father was Matthew Taylor, who died in Halifax township. Mr. Taylor once owned 600 acres of land in Iowa, also the Baskin tract of 153 acres, with grist and saw mill ; he was, be- sides, a stockholder in the Halifax Bank. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are: Rebecca, wife of Jacob Sultzbauch, Millers- burg; Matthew A., farmer, Warren county. Iowa; George W.. farmer, Warren county. Iowa; Mrs. Lebo; Hiram W., Kansas: Win- field S., farmer, Warren county, Iowa; Will- iam I., farmer, Halifax township, and Emma J., widow of Elias Hull'. Mr. Taylor died on the homestead, in Halifax township, January 12, 1891. He was very widely known. He filled several township offices, being a staunch" Republican. Mrs. Taylor died October 9, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Lebo and the older mem- bers of their family are consistent members of the United Brethren church, of which church Mr. Lebo is a trustee, and his son Lawrence T., secretary of Sabbath-school. Mr. Lebo has served one term as tax col- lector of Halifax township; also one term in same office fur Wayne township, collecting Slate, county, and school taxes. 726 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Chubb, Samuel H., farmer and carpenter, was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 22, 1835. He is a sou of Henry and Nancy (Miller) Chubb. Henry Chubb, his grandfather, was the first of the family to come to America. He was born in Germany and emigrated while still a j'oung man. He took part in the Revolu- tionary war. Henry Chubb (2), father of Samuel H., was born in Halifax township, November 3, 1795, and died September 12, 1879. He learned weaving from his father, and followed that trade in connection with farming in Halifax township, where he died, in his eighty-fourth year. He was married, in Halifax township, April 20, 1822, to Nancy Miller, of that township. Their children were eight boys and three girls : John, born February 27, 1824, served through the war of the Rebellion, died at Middletown, Pa.; Susanna, born August 18, 1825, married John Peters, who was a prospector in Cali- fornia; she died at Jacksonville, Pa.; Henry, born January 13, 1827, went to Iowa and Kansas when a young man, returned and served throughout the war of the Rebellion in a cavalry regiment; Jacob, born Novem- ber 23, 1828, farmer, now residing in Jeffer- son county, Kan.; Philip, born October 5, 1830, enlisted first for three months in com- pany D, Fifteenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers; re-enlisted as a veteran in com- pany D, Forty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, January 4, 1864, and was dis- charged July 16, 1865 ; he was taken pris- oner at the battle of Winchester, held at Belle Island for six months and then re- leased ; he died in Utah in 1876 ; Jeremiah, born October 14, 1832, a farmer in Kansas, was a carpenter by trade and served during the war in the Home Guards ; Samuel H.; Catherine, born January 7, 1838, deceased, wife of Eli Huff; Abigail, born July 4, 1840, wife of Josiah Jury, Halifax township ; Hiram, born March 14, 1843, resident of Halifax borough, and David B., born May 6, 1845, farmer, in Halifax township. It happened at a time before the birth of their son Samuel H., that the family dwelling was burned while the mother was absent and all the children were at home. Samuel H. Chubb was educated in the common schools of his native place. The old school house was furnished in the most primitive style, with slab benches and a ten- plate stove. He went to school a few months of each year until he was sixteen. At sev- enteen years of age he went to Jersey Shore, Pa., to learn carpentry ; he remained there for one year and then came home. Previous to this he worked with a gang in the con- struction of the Northern Central railway, receiving at first ninety cents per day, and finally becoming foreman of the section. He met with a Mr. Reed, with whom he went to the neighborhood of Linglestown and worked two years at carpentering, receiving seventy- five cents per day. At the end of two years he became a journeyman carpenter, and assisted on some of the best buildings in that part of the country. He has worked at his trade since that time. Mr. Chubb enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, February 15, 1865, for one year, and was discharged at Harper's Ferry, August 21, 1865. His first military duty was guarding prisoners at Camp Chase-, near Columbus, Ohio. He remained there until April, 1865, and was then ordered to Harper's Ferry, Va., and Shepherdstown, Va., where it was the principal duty of his detachment to order rebels to cut off their army buttons, and in case of refusal to cut them off themselves. After discharge Mr. Chubb returned home, and continued his work of carpentry and farming. Mr. Chubb was married, in Harrisburg, June 16, 1859, to Miss Sarah J. Lyter, born on Haldeman's Island, January 27, 1841; daughter of Henry and Susan (Miller) Lyter, and the eldest of ten children. They lived on rented farms for three years from the time of their marriage, and then Mr. Samuel Chubb and his brother Jacob bought twenty- one acres of land. Samuel H. Chubb after- wards bought out his brother's interest in the land and added to it eleven acres more. Mr. Chubb is a Republican in politics, but in minor matters is liberal in his opinions. He holds membership in General Slocum Post, G. A. R., at Halifax, and in Lodge No. 82, I. 0. 0. F., at Halifax ; he was also a member of the Encampment, now discon- tinued. He is a member of the Evangelical church. His children are : Seppler Henry, born September 20, 1859, farmer in Kansas; Florence Rebecca, born November 25, 1860, wife of Fred. Byrod, Oberlin, Pa.; EuimaO, born May 10,1860, died October 11, 1870; Hiram Curtin, born July 1, 1862, died Octo- ber 11, 1870 ; William Benton, born May 10, 1864, died January 3, 1878 ; Philip Elmer, born October 5, 1869, farmer in Kansas ; Jo- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 717 seph Edward, born July 5, 1S73, at home ; John Harvey, born November 23, 1S74, at home, and Ira Roscoe, born December 4, 1880, died February 7, 1882. Henry Lyter, the father of Mrs. Chubb, died June ifJ, 1S96, and his remains are in- terred in Long's cemetery, Halifax township. He had attained the advanced age of eighty years, his entire life having been spent in agricultural pursuits in Halifax and Reed townships. He was a man of sterling quali- ties, honored and respected by all his friends and neighbors. His faithful partner through life still survives him at the advanced age of upwards of seventy-five years. Mattis, Abraham, farmer and dairyman, was born in Montgomery county, Pa., Janu- ary 6, 1838 ; son of Aaron and Catherine (Sch wen k) Mattis. Aaron Mattis was born in Montgomery county in 1810; he was educated, grew up and married in his native township. In l.So'.i he located at Uniontown (now Pillow), Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., and embarked in mercantile pursuits, in which business he continued the remainder of his life ; he died in 1872. His wife still survives and resides in Millersburg, Pa. Their chil- dren are : Abraham, Aaron, stock dealer at Millersburg, Pa.; Mary J., died aged thirty years; Sarah B., resides in Philadelphia, wife of Samuel Baker; John J., Pottsville, Pa.; Solomon S., Halifax township ; Charles F., and Edward, Millersburg, Pa. Abraham Mattis was one year old when his parents removed to Mifflin township, where he received his education. His school advantages were limited to his earlier youth, as he did not attend school after his four- teenth year, and even before that time he had done considerable work in his father's store. At the age of fourteen he was put in charge of his father's huckster team and drove to the coal regions of Schuylkill county, forty miles distant, leaving home at two or three o'clock in the morning and making the trip in all kinds of weather. In the ten years during which he had charge of this part of his father's business, he missed only r five weeks out of the five hundred and twenty. His father paid him §1,000 for his services prior to reaching his majority and §300 for the last year of his time. In 1859 Mr. Mattis opened a general store in Elizabethville, Pa., which he conducted until 1865. During 18(34-65 he also dealt in live stock, occupying thirty-five days in bringing a drove from Erie, Pa., to this county. In the fall of 1865 Mr. Mattis sold his store and removed to a farm he had pur- chased and which he occupied for a short time. On January 1, 1S66, he went to Phila- delphia and was engaged as salesman by the Reigle & Fister Dry Goods Company. Dur- ing 1866 he sold §70,000 worth of dry goods, receiving §2,000 salary for the year. He was offered §2,500 for the next year, but the busi- ness being injurious to his health he was obliged to decline the offer. He returned to the farm and was again engaged in farming and stock dealing. In 1869 Mr. Mattis, with three other gen- tlemen, opened the coal mines of Tower City, Pa. He also bought one hundred acres of timber land, constructed a saw mill, and ran a lumber business in connection with the mines, which proved to be the largest in the world. He sold three hundred thousand feet of lumber to the Lebanon Car Company with which to build cars for the Pacific rail- road in California. In the fall of 1S73 they sold the mines to the Reading Company, and also the timber land and mill, for which they had cut one hundred and fifty thousand feet of lumber. Mr. Mattis once more re- turned to his farm. In 1872 he was elected a director of the Miners' Deposit Bank of Lykens, and held that position for three years. In the spring of 1886 he disposed of his farm and bought his present place of residence, known as the garden farm of Hal- ifax township. On this farm he has con- ducted a dairy business. Before 1S66 Mr. Mattis was a Republican, but he lost faith in the party when the in- convertible bond bill, the banking act, and reconstruction measures were passed, lie then parted company with his party, and has since been an independent voter. He was appointed postmaster of Elizabethville under Abraham Lincoln, for whom he cast his first vote for President. Mr. Mattis never sought office but once. He was once a candidate for sheriff, but was defeated. Mr. Mattis claimed "that money influenced the result, and he could not use money to buy votes, although he had powerful moneyed friends willing to aid him in securing the election. He chose rather to miss the orhVe than to resort to corrupt measures in order to secure it." Mr. Mattis desired to enlist in the army in 1861, but as he was already in Government employ, he could not be ac- cepted. Pie visited the Antietam battlefield. 728 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Mr. Mattis was married, in Upper Paxton township, December 19, 1858, to Miss Louisa Mehr, born in that township, January 29, 1841 ; daughter of George and Catherine (Wilmot) Mehr, natives of France. Mrs. Mattis was born and brought up in the Catholic church, but after her marriage she affiliated with the Lutheran church. Their children are: Catherine, wife of Frederick Shillinger, died in Philadelphia, leaving her husband and two children to mourn her loss; Annie Louisa, wife of Rev. J. H. Mc- Gann, of Lewisburg, Pa., has three children living and two dead ; Laura S., wife of David W. Lurker, Washington township, Dauphin county, has three boys; Ella Hannah, wife of Martin Rapp, a civil engineer of the Santa Fe Railroad Company, resides at Vancouver, Washington ; Jennie, wife of William C. Mills, Millersburg, Pa,, has no children; Lottie May, died, aged nine months ; George, attending Millersburg high school, seven- teen years of age, and Louisa, at home. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Mattis formerly belonged to the I. 0. 0. F., at Berrysburg, and of the S. P. K. of Ly- kens; he is a member of the Farmers' Al- liance. Brubaker, John R., farmer, was born April 21, 1846, on the farm in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., which he now owns, and which was handed down from his grandfather, Daniel Brubaker. He is a son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Rutter) Bru- baker. Daniel Brubaker was born in France, and came to America before his marriage and located at Beaver Creek, Lancaster county, Pa. He came with considerable money, which he invested in a large tract of land, extending from Berry's mountain to Fort Halifax (now the town of Halifax), and later added much more. He also owned the Montgomery Ferry. He was a great lover of fast horses, of which he owned many. He built a race track near Halifax which attracted the attention of horsemen, and was the scene of manj' notable races. He was considered the greatest sporting man of that day. He was an excellent judge of horses, and was seldom mistaken in his esti- mate of their speed ; consequently he was a successful better, and realized much money from his skill and nerve in backing his favorites. He brought one horse from the West which was the source of much amuse- ment as well as profit to him. This horse appeared tame and slow before going on the track, but once in the race, he was spirited enough, and easily distanced all competitors in the race. Mr. Brubaker's brothers were among his riders, and two of them lost their lives by accidents on the track ; one by the fall of a horse, and the other by being thrown against a tree, both resulting in in- stant death by broken skull. Mr. Brubaker was a man of character. He was of iron will and dauntless courage. He died on the homestead, and a marble slab marks his grave on the old farm. Parts of his vast landed estate are now probably owned by female descendants. His wife was taken captive by the Indians, and held a long time, but was finally released. The births of three of their children are recorded : Jonathan, father of John R.; Joseph, and Benjamin. This worthy couple probably had other children, of whose birth there is no record. The release of Mrs. Brubaker by the Indians was due to her parents. At that time they had to go to mill by canoe, down the river to the mill near Harrisburg. The county was so infested by Indians that no road was safe. Every farm between Millersburg and Halifax then had its own private burial ground. Jonathan Brubaker, father of John R., was born on the homestead in Halifax township, December 25, 1801. He was edu- cated in the subscription schools, and be- came an expert in penmanship. He was reared a farmer's boy and became a farmer. Later he engaged largely in the culture and sale of tobacco. Mr. Brubaker was married, in Halifax township, to Elizabeth Rutter, born in Halifax township, May 10, 1811 ; daughter of Andrew Rutter. Their only child is John R. The father died in 1848. He was prominent in township affairs, and was highly respected. The mother is still living in Harrisburg, and is now the widow of Benjamin Straw. John R. Brubaker received his early edu- cation in his native place. In his eighteenth year he entered the Central Evangelical College, New Berlin, Union county, Pa., and finished his course in his nineteenth year. He then returned home, and for the next three years was a fireman on the Northern Central railway. He then took possession of the homestead farm, which was left him by his father, and whicb, since that date, 1867, he has been engaged in cultivating. Mr. Brubaker was married, in Halifax township, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 729 March 1, 1867, to Miss Margaret E., daugh- ter of John and Elizabeth (Rutter) Poffen- berger. She was born in Middle I'axton township, Dauphin county, November 8, 1845. They had two children: James G., born November 11, 1868, died March 12, 1895, a farmer, and Harry R., born April 12, 1870, a school teacher of Halifax town- ship. He attended the public schools of this township, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg Normal School, in Columbia county, Pa. Mrs. Brubaker died in Janu- ary, ISO 1. Mr. Brubaker is a Democrat. He has been assessor for three years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Millersburg. Mellin, Dustin Fletcher, was born in Nashua, then a town in Massachusetts, now in New Hampshire, April 15, 1821. He is a son of Ezra and Sarah (Fletcher) Mellin. The pioneer settler of the Mellin family came to America from England ten 3' ears after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. He was a clergyman, and located at Dorchester, Mass. John Mellin, grandfather of D. F. Mellin, was born at Nashua, and lived to the age of ninety-six years. He died at Washington, N. II., where he had been a farmer, and a deacon in the church, both for sixty years. He married a Miss White. Their children were: Annie, Daniel, Ira, Sumner, Francis, Ezra, and two daughters, Susan, twin of Ezra, and Poll} 7 , next older than Ezra. By a previous marriage Mr. John Mellin had one son who lived to be one hundred and three years old. Ezra Mellin was born in Nashua, June 11, 1707; he followed various occupations. He was a farmer ; he was a director of the Indian Head Bank, at Nashua, and was one of the original five men who built the Nashua and Lowell railroad. He was also a large dealer in wool. Ezra Mellin died at Nashua, aged fifty-nine years. His wife, Sarah, was born in 1801. They had three children : Sarah, married Franklin Goddard, and lives near Fi tcli burg, Mass.; Emeline, married Eben Stone, who has been lieutenant governor of Massachusetts for two terms, and member of Congress for two years, residence, Boston, Mass., and Dustin Fletcher. Dustin Fletcher Mellin was educated in the common schools of his native town. In 1S37, being in his sixteenth year, he began to prepare himself at North Chelmsford, Mass., for the work of mechanical engineering. He became proficient, and has made this his profession ; for thirty-five years most of his work has been in Massachusetts. For four- teen years he owned the American Machine Works. In 1862 Mr. Mellin started at New York City what was then known as the American Gun Company, of the stock of which he was one-fifth owner, and for which he was manager at a salary of §5,000 per year. He made fifty thousand guns for the United States Government. During the same time he originated the Bridgeport Chemical Works at Bridgeport, Conn., and looked after the business of that concern also. After closing operations in both these places Mr. Mellin started the Connecticut Screw Company, at Hartford. Conn., which he man- aged for one year. After this he came to Dauphin county, Pa., and bought his pres- ent place of residence, then containing two hundred and forty-four acres, now one hun- dred and sixty-eight. He has extensively improved this place. Mr. Mellin was first married, in Manches- ter, N. H., in 1842, to Miss Nancy Judkins, born in New Hampshire, and one of the five children of Joseph Judkins, a native of Deer- field, N. H. Their children are: Annie Elizabeth, died young ; Ella Maria, deceased, married a Mr. Sullivan ; Frank, civil engi- neer for the New York Central railroad, and George, died young. Mr. Mellin was married the*second time, in New York City, in 1S68, to Miss Rebecca Rose Hain, born in Pine Grove, Schuylkill county, Pa., November 29, 1830; daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Keifer) Hain, both natives of Schuylkill county. Samuel Hain, father of Mrs. Mel- lin, was a shoemaker. He was married in Pine Grove, and later removed to Pottsville, Pa., and thence to Lykens, about 1842. He died at the latter place at the age of fifty- two. His wife died at the home of her son- in-law, D. F. Mellin, aged about sixty-seven. Their children are: Rebecca Rose, Mrs. Mel- lin; John, died young: George, now justice of the peace at Williamstown, Pa., and Mary, widow of Robert G. Steward, residing in Lykens Valley. Mr. Mellin was formerly a Whig, and afterwards became a Republican. Baker, Henry J., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 12, 1835. He is a son of Jacob and Polly (Chubb) Baker. The Bakers were originally from Germany. Jacob Baker, grandfather 730 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of Henry J., was a native of Dauphin county ; was married here and reared a famity. He died on the home farm on which Henry J. Baker now resides. His wife was a Miss Shultz. Daniel Chubb, maternal grandfather of Mr. Baker, was a soldier throughout the war of 1812. Jacob Baker, a farmer by occupation, and father of Henry J. Baker, was born in Hali- fax township, Dauphin county, Ph., in 1805. He was married, in Halifax township, to Polly Chubb. Their children were seven girls and four boys: Susan, wife of Peter Minnock ; Sarah, wife of Josiah Dempsey ; Catherine, died young; Henry J.; Isaac, farmer in Halifax township ; Margaret, widow of Peter Heck rick ; Mary, wife George Jury; Jacob, farmer in Middle Paxton town- ship ; Mattie, wife of William Bowerman ; Daniel, resides in Harrisburg, and Barbara Ellen, wife of John Kines. Henry Baker was about six years old when his parents brought him to Halifax town- ship, where he received his education in the common schools. He grew up a farmer boy, and remained at home, attending school some months of each year, until lie was twenty years old. Before he was married his father died, and the care of bringing up iiis brothers and sisters fell upon Henry. Mr. Baker was married, in Halifax town- ship, November 19, 1860, to Miss Sarah Stoutsabarger, born in York county, Pa., in 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Baker took up their residence upon the home farm, where they have ever since lived. Their children are : Mary C, died young ; Emma Jane, deceased, wife of George Messer ; Annie E, wife of Joseph Straw ; William J., farmer in Hali- fax township ; Martha, Henry E., George D., and Sarah A., at home ; Rosie B., died young ; and John H, Carrie M., Bertha B., and Min- nie G., all at home. Mr. Baker is a staunch Republican. He was school director for seven consecutive terms, and has served many other times on the board. He was reared in the faith of the United Brethren church, but does not at present belong to any sect. Cumblek, J. H., station agent at Halifax, Pa., was born in Newport, Perry county, Pa., April 6, 1850 ; son of William and Elizabeth (Bowman) Cumbler, natives of Pennsylvania. His grandfather, Jacob Kumler (as the name was then spelled), was a farmer in Perry county, where he died. William Cumbler, father of J. H. Cumbler, was a farmer and merchant in Perry county, Pa. He was married three times. His first wife was a Miss Oren ; their children were : Will- iam, Jacob, Henry, and George; all deceased except George, who is president of the Middle- town and Highspire Street Railroad Com- pany, at Steelton, Pa. The second wife of Mr. Cumbler was Elizabeth Bowman, by whom he had three children : Henry, a farmer in Perry county, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of a railroad contractor at Seattle, Wash., and J. H. The mother died in 1855. The third Mrs. Cumbler waslsabelle Finton ; she had no children. Mr. Cumbler was a Re- publican and a member of the Church of God. J. H. Cumbler lived with his parents, first in his native place, Newport, afterwards in New Buffalo, where they removed in 1855, then in Montgomery's Ferry, and then again in Newport; he attended school in all these places. At the age of seventeen his education was far enough advanced for him to become a teacher, and he began to exercise his gifts in that line by teaching two terms. For the next five years he was clerk in the hardware store of J. W. Franklin, at Newport. He was also bookkeeper at Steelton for his brother, and then was in mercantile business for himself for two years. He then removed to Halifax, where he has since resided, and been continuously employed in the Northern Central railway office, first as clerk, and since May 1, 1889, as agent; also, since Sep- tember, 1884, he has been agent for the Adams Express Company. Mr. Cumbler has been a director in the Halifax Bank since 1890, and is a stockholder and director of the Hal- ifax Shoe and Manufacturing Company. He is a charter member of Syrian Commandery, No. 133, A. & I. O. K. M., Millersburg ; also charter member Millersburg Conclave, No. 102, I. 0. H.; and a member of P. O. S. of A., Washington Camp, No. 576, of Halifax, Pa. Mr. Cumbler is also a member of the Inter- national Association of Ticket Agents, and in 1890 accompanied his fellow-members to Florida, in 1892 to Canada, and in 1894 to California. Mr. Cumbler is a Republican; he was elected chief burgess of the town in 1885, and is a member of the school board, in which he is serving his second term. Mr. Cumbler was married, in Halifax, December 25, 1877, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Judge Landis. Three of their four children died in infancy. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 731 Only their daughter, Margaret, survives. Mr. Cumhler is a member of the Methodist church. Sawyer, Thomas J., was born near Pal- myra, Lebanon countv, Pa., February 2, 1828. He is a son of John and Mary (Bell) Sawyer. John Sawyer was born near Pal- myra, October 25, 1779. He was a man of much ability and distinction. He served one term in the State Legislature, and was a soldier all through the war of 1812. He was married, in Lebanon county, in 1810. His wife was the daughter of Samuel and Ann Bell. They had eleven children; of these, John died in Illinois, aged eighty-three years. The remaining children are all de- ceased except Thomas J., and the youngest of the family, Sarah Jane, now Mrs. William Young, of Philadelphia. The father died in Lebanon county in 1830. Thomas J. Sawyer attended the common schools of his native place for a short time. When he was eight or nine years old his mother and other members of the family re- moved to Centerville, Montgomery county, Ohio, ten miles south of Dayton, where he went to school for some } r ears, and where, in his sixteenth year, he taught school one or two terms. About 1848 the family returned to Pennsylvania and settled at what was known as Oak Dale Forge, in Dauphin county, where he taught school two terms. He was a pupil for one term at the Lewis- burg Academy. About 1850 Mr. Sawyer bought two large farms in Powell's Valley, which were for- merly owned by his father. He sold these farms and for three years was interested in business with his brother at Decatur, Macon county, 111. He returned to Dauphin county in 1806 or 1807 and bought a farm in Reed and Halifax townships, which he cultivated until he located in Halifax borough in 1872, where he has since resided. Mr. Sawyer recently purchased the old Reed homestead farm, in Reed township, which was handed down to this - family by the grandfather, James Reed. This farm consists of two hun- dred acres, and is one of the best cultivated and most productive farms in the township. Mr. Sawyer was married, in Reed town- ship, June' 23, 1803, to Miss Elizabeth M., daughter of William and Clara (Hatfield) Reed, born and reared in Reed township. This township was named for Mrs. Sawyer's father, William Reed ; and his father, James Reed, was about its first settlers. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer's children are: Henry, Charles, and Martha, all deceased. Mr. Sawyer is a Democrat, but is liberal in his views. He has been justice of the peace for a number of years in Halifax township, and in Powell's Valley for five years. Mr. Sawyer has done much as a surveyor since coming to Halifax. He was baptized in the Presbyterian church. Judge John Ray is connected with the Sawyer family through the marriage of his brother James H. with Ann Sawyer, eldest sister of Thomas J. Sawyer. Judge Ray was for some time commander of the G. A. R. Mrs. Sawyer was born in Reed township, February 22, 1835. Her father died Novem- ber 6, 1864, and her mother died in Halifax, May 10, 1880. Of a family of seven chil- dren, three now survive: William, residing in Philadelphia ; Margaret, widow of the late Dr. John O. Whitman, of Halifax, and Mrs. Sawyer. Fortenbaugh, Abraham, merchant, at Halifax, was born in Newberrytown, York county, Pa., August 5, 1838. He is a son of Samuel and Mary E. (Miller) Fortenbaugh. Andrew, the grandfather, was a native of Germany, and came to America with his brother Peter. At Philadelphia the}' sepa- rated, the latter settling at the foot of Peter's mountain, where he worked at wagon mak- ing and blacksmithing, which occupation he followed all his life. He had a family of eleven sons, and was twice married. After the death of his first wife he went to Ken- tucky, where he married the reputed wife of Daniel Boone. Andrew settled in Newberry- town, York county, and engaged in farming, on a fine place of two hundred acres. He had a family of thirteen children. He died between 1815 and 1820. The father was born in Newberrytown, York county, in 1813. He received li is education in the public schools of his native place. He was engaged in butchering nearly all his life. He was one of the first settlers of Goldsboro, York county. He died in Yocumtown, in 1865, and his wife in 1878. They had these children, viz.: Annie, deceased; Abraham; A. M., Samuel, Mary, Ellen, and five other children, all deceased. The father was a Republican, and took an active part in polit- ical affairs. He served as justice of the peace for more than thirty-five years. Abraham received a limited education in the public schools, only attending them 732 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA until twelve years of age, when he began assisting in his father's business. In his eighteenth year he formed a partnership with his father in a general store in Yocum- town, Newberry township, and continued there for nine years. In 1864 he moved to Halifax and opened up his present place of business, in which he has been very suc- cessful. He was married, in Halifax, Janu- ary 30, 1862, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Byrod, a native of Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, and daughter of John and Mary Byrod. Their children are : Seward B., deceased ; Mary E., wife of T. Marthes, attorney-at-law, Springfield, 111.; Catharine, wife of Prof. Harris J. Ryan, of Cornell University, N. Y.; Samuel B., professor of engineering, Madi- son University, Wisconsin. He is a mem- ber of the Susquehanna Lodge, No. 364, and was formerly a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he is a Republican, and represented his district in the State Legislature in 1874-75-76. He has served as school director, councilman, and burgess of Halifax He leans toward the Episcopal church. Cratzer, Frank B., merchant, Halifax, Pa., was born in Pillow, Dauphin county, Pa., July 2, 1859. He is a son of John and Mary (Bowman) Cratzer. The father's fam- ily consisted of the following children : An- drew Curtin, Atlantic City ; Emma; George, Harrisburg ; Frank B.; Mary, wife of H. W. Bottom sted ; Harvey; Harry; Martha, wife of Mr. Spahr, Harrisburg, and Edward. He is a strong Republican and has held several offices. Frank B. received his early educa- tion in the Berrysburg Seminary. He moved from there to Halifax with his par- ents, in 1877, and began clerking in the general store of G. W. Etter, with whom he remained four years. In 1881 he went to Enterline and engaged in mercantile pur- suits for himself. He continued there for twelve years and in 1893 came to Halifax, built a commodious store, above which are his living apartments. He was married, February 24, 1881, in Halifax, to Miss An- nie E. Bickel, who was born November 13, 1860, and is a daughter of John H. and Catherine (Bower) Bickel, both natives of Germany. Their children are : Carrie B., born October, 1881 ; Bertha Edna, born De- cember 28, 1883, and Annie O, born April 20, 1887. In politics Mr. Cratzer is a Repub- lican. Ditty, Joshua, was born in Liverpool, Perry county, Pa., December 10, 1831. He is a son of Simon and Mary (Brant) Ditty. The grandfather, Henry Ditty, came with his parents from Lancaster county, and set- tled with his parents in Dauphin. He was married to Miss Catharine Miller, and lived to a ripe old age. The father, Simon Ditty, was a native of Washington township, Dau- phin county. In early life he moved to Liverpool, Perry county, and engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods, until 1854, when he moved to Halifax township. Three years later he moved to Clark's Ferry, Reed township, and served as lock tender and collector. He was accidentally killed by the cars in 1867, and his wife died in 1889, in Duncannon,Pa. Their children are: Sarah Ann, Levi, Joshua, Mary, Rachel, John, William, Catharine, deceased, and Rebecca. Joshua received his education in the public schools of his native place and at Montgom- ery's Ferry. When nineteen years old he began to learn the trade of milling at Bas- kin's mill, Halifax township. After serving an apprenticeship of three years he followed his trade a short time, but owing to an in- jury was compelled to relinquish that busi- ness. He then worked on a farm for a time and next became a boatman on the canal, and continued thus for fourteen years. He then came to Halifax and clerked for his brother-in-law, George Etter. After pur- chasing and residing on a farm for two years, he returned to his former position. He enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and went first to Camp Chase, Ohio, thence to Harper's Ferry and up the Shenandoah Valley. In 1883 Mr. Etter be- came steward at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., which position he retained for four years, when sickness compelled him to resign. He was married, March 13, 1860, to Miss Mary Lebo, who was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, March 10, 1837, and is a daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Kramer) Lebo. In politics Mr. Ditty is a Republican, and has served as burgess two terms, and is now serving his second term as councilman. He is a member of the United Brethren church and president of the board of trustees. Gilbert, Isaac, farmer and carpenter, was born on the old homestead, in Halifax township, April 29, 1849. He is a son of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 733 Jacob and Susan (Fetterhoff) Gilbert, natives of Lebanon and Halifax townships, respect- ively. The grandfather, Jacob Gilbert, was a native of Lebanon county, and came to Halifax in 1819. Jacob's father and two uncles were the first of the family to come to America, and they separated atPittsburgh. Jacob died at the age of eighty-three, leav- ing these children: Samuel, Sarah, Catha- rine, John, George, and Jacob. The father was born in Lebanon county, January 24, 1808, and died in Halifax township, in 1888. He had a very fair education and came to Dauphin county in 1819 with his parents. For some years he was editor and proprietor of the Halifax Herald. His family consisted of the following children: George; John, deceased; Mary; Elizabeth; Sarah, deceased; Catharine, deceased ; Jacob, deceased ; Sam- uel, and Isaac. Isaac received his education in the public schools of his native place. In his youth he worked very hard, and remained with his father until his marriage, after which he farmed the old homestead eleven years. He then farmed for a period of ten years another farm of his father's. In 1889 he purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty-three acres in Halifax township, which he worked two years, and then began carpentering. He also owns another farm of seventy-three acres. He was married, February 27, 1870, to Miss Phoebe Frontmeyer, born in North- umberland county, March 9, 1852, and a daughter of George and Margaret (Heekerd) Frontmeyer. Their children are : John L., Mary C, Samuel J. and Mary Fetterhoff. Mr. "Gilbert was brought up in the United Brethren church. Koi'PENHeffer, Cornelius, merchant, Halifax, Pa., was born August 18, 184G, in Washington township. He is a son of Dan- iel and Fanny (Bordner) Koppenheffer. Daniel W., the father, was born in Lyken's Valley in 1814, and died in the same place in 1S73. His family consisted of the follow- ing children: Phoebe, Uriah, Elizabeth, Re- becca. James Monroe, Cornelius, Solomon, Benjamin Franklin, Mary, deceased, Dan- iel, and Catharine. He was a staunch Re- publican and served in various positions of honor and trust. Cornelius received his education in the public schools of liis native place. J I is early life was spent engaged in farm work and later he began to learn the trade of moulding in Berrysburg. After serving an apprenticeship of three years he began busi- ness for himself. Later he went to Juniata count} 7 , and afterwards to Pittsburgh, where he worked in the foundry for five years. After working in Harrisburg and Berrys- burg for a time he came to Halifax and purchased the foundry of John Ropp. He was married, in Lykens Valley, in 18GG, to Miss Anna Marwert. Their children are : Lottie, wife of Samuel Fisher, Harrisburg ; Ernest Foster, Andrew Curtin, Ivy Johanna, Lawrence, Sarah Jane, Mary Jane, Fanny, Byron, and Cornelius. In politics Mr. Kop- penheffer is a Republican and has served in town council. He is a member of the United Brethren church. Lyter, Joseph E., merchant, Halifax, was born in Halifax township, June 6, 1852. He is a son of Henry and Susan (Miller) Lyter, who reside in Halifax. The father, Henry Lyter, was born near Harrisburg. He came to Halifax township with his par- ents when a boy, and received his educa- tion in the public schools of this place. He is now eighty years old, and his wife seventy- three. Their children are : Sarah, John B., James W., Hiram, Joseph E., Mary It., Al- fred, Agnes V., Emma L., and one who died in infancy. Joseph E. received his education in the public schools of his native place. He then assisted his father on the farm for a time, and at the age of nineteen began teaching school, which occupation he continued seven consecutive terms. He then learned the carpenter trade, which he followed until August, 1881. He then spent some years in Iowa, and in January, 1888, went to Car- lisle, where he worked in a grocer}' store one year. After teaching school two terms in Halifax, he became general manager of the Halifax Shoe Manufacturing Company, which position he still retains. In February, 1893, he opened his present place of husi- ness. The firm is styled J. E. Lyter & Co., Luther Ryan being the partner. He was married. February 22, 1877, to Miss Lydia A., daughter of John and Maria (Clemson) Bonker, by whom he has one child. Rosa C. Sh IiEfer, Mil ii \ki..soii of George Shaefer, was born December 1. 1803, at Halifax. Dauphin county. Pa. For some years he resided in Harrisburg, and when quite a young man be married Susan Cloud, of Lan- 734 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA caster county, and made his home in that county a few years. Their children were Adaline, who married Rev. C. A. Wyeth ; Henry J.; John M., a civil engineer, who died at Selena, Ala., August 11, 1871; Mary L., who married Theodore D." Irish ; Harriet Matilda, who married Joseph Davidson ; Lucetta, who died June 9, 1837 ; Anne Eliza, who married John Thompson ; George T., who died November 4, 1867, at Ashland, and Benjamin Ingersoll. In 1831-32 the Lykens Valley Coal Company was organized and commenced operations at what was then known as "Bear Gap" (now Wiconisco). The company built a large log frame house, and Michael Shaefer moved into it for the pur- pose of boarding the workmen and entertain- ing the members of the company. At that time the upper end (now Lykens, Wiconisco and Williamstown) was one vast wilderness, with a few log huts scattered around. He resided in this place up to the date of his death, November 30, 1849, taking an active part in the development of the coal region. He was one of the contractors in the build- ing of the Lykens Valley railroad, also in the building of the aqueduct and other im- provements at the mouth of the Wiconisco canal feeder. After the first railroad was built from the Gap to Millersburg, he had the contract for the delivery of the coal, float- ing it across the river to Mt. Patrick on the Pennsyl vania canal. His wife, Susan Shaefer, who was a most estimable Christian woman, died in Harrisburg, Pa., on February 17, 1876. The remains of both rest in the ceme- tery at Harrisburg, Pa. JACKSON TOWNSHIP. Enders, Philip C, paternal great-grand- father of G. W. D. Enders, was born July 22, 1740, in Nassau, Germany. He was married, in 1764, to Miss Anna Appalonia, daughter of Conrad Degen, of the same country, and a few months later he and his wife came to America, landing at Philadel- phia. After remaining here a while they located near Manheim, Lancaster county, and settled in 1788, in what is now Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa. The land had to be cleared, as the country was yet a wilderness, and he followed farming, at one time owning 1,300 acres of land. He organ- ized and taught the first school in that sec- tion, and donated land for the first school house at the place where Enders postoffice is at present located. Mr. Enders was one of the founders of St. Peter's Reformed and Lutheran church, now generally known as Fetterhoff's church, in which he took an ac- tive part, serving as leader of the singing until his death in 1810. Although in his youth a member of the Lutheran church, yet he was not buried in the graveyard of the church he helped to build, but was buried, as he desired, by the side of his wife, who died in 1796 and was buried near the spot where the old cabin stood. In 1886, their descendants, wishing to perpetuate their memory and beautify their resting place, erected a white granite monu- ment, ten feet high and fully inscribed, over their graves. The descendants of the En- ders family who took the foremost part in having this memorial erected were G. W. D. Enders, as president, and Dr. Levi J. En- ders, of Williamstown, Pa., as secretary of the enterprise. The descendants are scat- tered over many States and Territories of the Union. Jeremiah B. Enders, a great-grand- son of Philip C, emigrated to Australia and has become quite wealthy. John Conrad Enders, the paternal grand- father of G. W. D. Enders, and youngest son of Philip C, was born in 1788, and died in 1874. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Witman, daughter of Bartholomew Witman, who was a native of Germany. Mr. Wit- man lived near the Black Forest, and coming to America engaged in farming until his death. Mr. Enders was a farmer and lumber manufacturer, and fought in the war of 1812. He held various township offices, and opened the first public road lead- ing from Halifax via Fisherville to the place now known as Elizabethville. As a stage road it was known as the old Harrisburg via Gratz to Pottsville road. Mrs. Enders died before her husband, and both are buried in the graveyard of Fetterhoff's church, of which they were active members. They had a family of eleven children, among whom was Philip, the father of G. W. D. Enders. John Frederic Zimmerman, the maternal great-grandfather of G. W. D. Enders, was born in Wolluria, Germany, and came to America in 1764, landing at Philadelphia. He settled in Armstrong Valley, southeast of Halifax, at a place later known as Urick's Mill, now as Yeager's Mill, where he and his DAUPHIN COUNTY. 735 wife died and are buried nearby. Their graves are marked on rough stones on which place large oak trees have now grown up. Mr. Zimmerman and family had in the early days great trials with roving bands of In- dians, who burned three times their cabin and took or destroyed his possessions. To escape the Indians the family took refuge in a cave near by on the banks of the Arm- strong creek. Christian Zimmerman, maternal grand- father of G. W. D. Enders, was married to Miss Margaret Anna, daughter of John Joseph Miller, generally known as Jost Mil- ler, who came to America from Badenberg, Germany, and who was also the grandfather of Joseph Miller, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Zimmerman was a farmer by occupation, and both lie and his wife are buried in the graveyard of Fetterhoff's church, of which they were active members. Mr. Zimmerman's father- in-law, John Joseph Miller, was born in 1742, in Badenberg, German)', and was bap- tized and confirmed in, and became a mem- ber of the Reformed church of this country. He married Miss Elizabeth Schissler, in 1774. Landing at Philadelphia he first set- tled in Lancaster county and followed farm- ing. Later he became one of the pioneers of Dauphin county, settling in what is now Jackson township. He owned large tracts of land, held many responsible offices, and was oneof the foundersof Fetterhoff's church, taking an active part in its affairs. He died in 1824, and is buried in the Fetterhoff graveyard, in that part which is marked with red stone. Enders, George W. D., postmaster and merchant, Fisherville, Pa., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 22, 1834. He is a son of Philip and Margaret A. (Zimmerman) Enders. Philip Enders attended the subscription schools of the county. lie inherited from his father sixty acres of land in Armstrong Valley, upon which he made extensive and substantial improvements, and upon which he engaged largely in farming and stock rais- ing. His wife, Margaret A., daughter of Christian Zimmerman, died in 1870. Their seven children were: George \V . D.; Susanna, wife of William Withman ; Elizabeth, de- ceased, wife of James Cooper; Margaret A., deceased, wife of John F. licit, resides in Enders, Pa.; Catherine, wife of Henry Smith, engineer on the Lykens Valley railroad ; Mary J., wife of Aaron Wilbert, mason, Arm- strong Valley ; Isaac F., farmer, on the old homestead. Mr. Enders is still living, aged eighty-two years. He resides in Armstrong Valley, Jackson- township. He has held several township offices. His political views are Democratic. Mr. Enders is a Lutheran, and has held the offices of elder, deacon, ar.d other positions of trust in the church. He has come through a very active and useful life to a comfortable and happy old age, and enjoys the esteem and best wishes of a host of relatives and friends. George W. D. Enders attended the com- mon schools of the township and the high school of Berrysburg. He remained on the homestead with his father until he was twenty-six, attending school in his earlier youth as often as possible. He taught school for nine terms. He worked on the Northern Central railroad until 1863. During the great rebel invasion which culminated in the battle of Gettysburg, he acted with the pio- neer corps, cutting down timber, repairing bridges, and aiding the Union army in all possible ways. After this, he was in the Lykens Valley coal regions, employed about the mines as machinist, carpenter, boiler maker, engineer, etc. During the following eight years he was in partnership with his brother-in-law, John F. Helt, in mercantile business, at Jacksonville, in which he met with a fair share of success. Disposing of this business, Mr. Enders opened a general store, at Enterline, in Powell's Valley, where he remained until 1879; he then removed to Fisherville and conducted a general mer- chandising business there until 1890. In this enterprise he formed a partnership with a Mr. Lebo, to whom, after one year, he dis- posed of his own interest, relinquishing the business entirely. With the proceeds of this sale Mr. Enders purchased a farm in Armstrong Valley, on which hi' made valuable improvements, in- volving an outlay, including the purchase money of the farm, of the handsome sum of -?9,00l). His final venture in business, and the one which now occupies his attention, is a general store in Fisherville, when' he car- ries a large stock and varied enough to meet the demands of the community. His abil- ity and integrity, coupled with his genial personality, attracts a large and profitable patronage. Mr. Enders is a Democrat. He was assist- 736 BIO GRA PHI C A L ENCYCL OPEDIA ant postmaster under Postmaster Joseph P. Lyter, at Enders, Pa., from 1868 to 1876, and from 1876 to 1879, at Enterline, Pa., under Postmaster Amos Sponsler. He was first made postmaster under President Hayes, and held under the first Cleveland adminis- tration ; he was displaced under President Harrison, and appointed again in 1893, by President Cleveland. He was for several years in each office, auditor, school director, and judge of elections, and is at present township treasurer. He was for seven years in the State militia. He is a member of Charity Lodge, No. 82, I. 0. 0. F.; Eureka Encampment, No. 137, I. 0. 0. F., of Hali- fax, Pa., and a member of Lodge, No. 359, K. of P. Mr. Enders has been a stockholder of the Halifax Bank ever since it was insti- tuted, and became its vice-president, a posi- tion to which he has since been annually re-elected. Mr. Enders was married, in 1858, in Jack- son township, to Annie Kneile, born in Ger- many, in 1835; she came to this country in youth. They have one child, Emma K., wife of Dr. M. D. Lehr, of Lykens. Dr. and Mrs. Lehr have four children. He is a member of the Reformed church, and takes an active part in all church matters. He is an elder in thechurch,and has been deacon, Sunday-school superintendent, and teacher. The career of Mr. Enders commands the admiration of his neighbors, and his charac- ter wins their esteem. He is a supporter of all good causes and the advancement of his community, and is a willing contributor, when possible, to the different churches in his home, when aid is requested of him. Mr. Enders is deeply interested in histor- ical matters and recently wrote the follow- ing history of the well known Fetterhoff church: In the year 1795 the citizens and those of a religious turn of mind living in Armstrong Valley, Dauphin county, resolved to erect for themselves a house of worship. Accord- ingly, in 1796, St. Peter's church, known as Fetterhoffs church, a log structure, was erected. It soon became prominent in Ly- kens Valley, and was one of the churches of the Reformed and Lutheran charge, which embraced a large territory, extending as far as the east side of the Blue mountains and the east side of the Susquehanna river. The records show that the first class of catechumens was under three months' in- struction by Rev. Enterline, and was con- firmed on the Saturday before Whit Sun- day, 1797. The following composed the class : Daniel Enterline, son of Rev. Enter- line ; George, son of Francis Schaetfer ; John and Simeon, sons of David Herman ; John and Elizabeth, son and daughter of Jost Miller ; John Adam and Catharine, son and daughter of Henry Warfle ; Elizabeth and Catharine, daughters of Ann Maria Zimmer- man ; Catharine, daughter of Philip C. En- ders ; Elizabeth Bowerman, parents not given; Magdalena Schmuck, parents not given. The first sacrament of the Lord's Supper was held on Whit Sunday, 1797, Rev. En- terline officiating. The following com- muned on this occasion : Philip C. Enders, Christiana Enders, Ann Maria Miller, Jost Miller, Henry Warfle, Ann Maria Zimmer- man, John Brown, Eve Maria Brown, Bar- bara Degan, Ann Maria Sweigart, Magdalena Chubb, and Maria Eva Messerschmidt. The next communion on record was held and served again by Rev. Enterline in 1799, and the following new names appear on the records in addition to the above : Carl Frederick Frank, Frederick Albrecht, Ann Margaretta Null, Christiana Boken, Catha- rine Etteninger, Barbara Neffen, Margaretta Schultz, Elizabeth Shepley, and Catharine Null. The third communion on record was held October 25, 1807, and served by Rev. I. D. Peterson. He also administered the sacra- ment in 1808, and July 2 and September 24, 1809. Like services were held June 3, 1810, and June 20, 1812, but no pastor's name is recorded, only the names of the communicants. On August 7, 1813, Rev. James Ross Reily confirmed a class of cate- chumens, numbering thirty-one members, and held communion on the following Sun- day, August 8, in which the class and others participated. Communion services were held on September 10, 1813, November 12, 1814, September, 1815, April 28, 1816, October 12, 1816, May, 1817, October 13, 1817, April 26. 1818, October 10, 1819. To the latter nine communion services no pastor's name is re- corded. However, history states that Rev. James Ross Reily did ministerial work in Lykens Valley up to 1819, when he was e- lieved by Rev. Isaac Gerhard, who became the regular pastor of the Reformed congre- gations, and during this time Rev. Reily #«#i«gk fe *" HP '^mr 1 #k &&rwdLUA^i <$> y<^^^ ^&^7-a^e^ *^&-HZ^>^JZ^CdJ^7w^^ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 739 served in the Pennsylvania Legislature, the charge being served by supplies instead of Rev. Reily. Rev. Isaac Gerhard confirmed his first class of catechumens and held his first com- munion service December 25, 1810, and con- tinued to serve the church until April 4 1841. Records show that Lutheran minis- ters held communion services from May 11, 1823, to April, 1832, no names being given. From 1832 to May 23, 1836, Rev. J. N. Hemping served the Lutheran congrega- tion. On December 31, 1837, Rev. G. Elleu- meyer administered the sacrament. In 1841 Rev. John R. Kooken became pastor of the Reformed congregation, and held his first communion October 17, and continued to serve the congregation to April 16, 1843, and was assisted in his last communion by the Lutheran minister, Rev. William G. Leitzel. Records show that Rev. Leitzel was pastor of the Lutheran congregation from April 17, 1842, to April 16, 1843, and that Rev. Kooken assisted him in bis last com- munion service. The third structure now stands where the first was built. The second church was a two story frame building, and the present one is a brick edifice witli bell tower, stained glass windows, and frescoed walls and win- dows. The Rev. Kooker, referred to by Mr. Enders, became quite prominent politically, being appointed United States consul at Trinidad, Cuba, and remaining there until the breaking out of the Civil war, when lie returned to the United States. Having con- siderable military knowledge, he organized a company of volunteers, became their leader and was killed in the battle of Fredericks- burg, Va., in 1862. Erb, Peter, boot, shoe and harness maker, was born near Reamstown, Lancaster county. Pa., November 9, 1840. His fatlier having died before that time, Mr. Erb never beard his father's first name. His mother was Barbara (Ludwig) Erb. He was brought up by his grandfather Ludwig, who died when Peter was twelve years of age, From that time he was dependent on his own exertions for his living. His first occupation was farm work. He had to try hard for the op- portunity of working for his board and cloth- ing. At the age of fourteen he began to learn shoemaking, at which he served an apprenticeship of three years. lie then continued working at his trade as a journey- 4S man until the breaking out of the Civil war. Mr. Erb enlisted, at Lancaster, Pa., in the fall of 1861, in company G, Seventy-ninth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Colonel Humbaugh and Captain McGovern. He was in many famous battles : At Perr3*ville, Stone River, Chickamauga and Chattanooga, and in the Atlanta campaign. He marched with General Sherman to the sea and up through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina; he was present at the surrender of General Johnson. He contributed his full share to the achievements of the western army, and his brave and patriotic comrades is the story of the Nation's salvation and honor. In more than a score of battles did he stand by the flag; and in the weariness of marches and the privations of camps, his patriotism and devotion to duty never failed. He was mustered out of the service and dis- charged at Philadelphia, in June, 1865, and returned to Lancaster, Pa., where he remained until 1866. In that year he removed to Fisherville, Dauphin county, and opened a shop and store for the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes ; he has continued in this business until the present time. In con- nection with the shoe business he also man- ufactures harness work, his son Charles being in charge of this department. Mr. Erb was married, in Adams county, in 1867, to Julia, daughter of John Fiect, a native of Lancaster county. They have nine children : Charles, harness maker, in business with his father; William, Laura and Ellie, attending school ; Lillie, died at twelve years of age ; Emma, died aged eight ; Lochiel,died when eighteen months old, and two children died in infancy. Mr. Erb is a member of B. E. Miller Post, No. 393, G. A. R., and is commander of the Post. He also belongs to Enders Lodsre, No. 359, K. of P., at Fisherville. His politics are Republican. Mr. Erb is a member of the Lutheran church ; he is superintendent of the Sunday- school, has been a teacher, and for twenty years treasurer of the school. Killinger, John G, justice of the peace and implement dealer, Fisherville. Dau- phin county, Pa., was born November in. 184<>. He is a son of Jacob and Maria Kil- linger. Jacob Killinger was born in South Hanover township, November :'». 1811. He attended the township school, and worked on the farm until he was of age, and left home to seek employment. His wife ac- 740 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OP EDI A companied him. Their only capital was five dollars in cash, and the sum of their goods was the clothing tied up in a red ban- danna handkerchief. They located in Hali- fax township. Mr. Killinger had learned shoemaking, so he opened a small shoe shop. They set up housekeeping with two chairs and an empty dry goods box for a table, which latter gave place to a tool chest. Mr. Jacob Killinger invested first in twelve acres of land, on which he built a house and a shoe shop. Trade prospered, and frugality ruled the household. In consequence, ac- cumulations furnished means for adding to their holding. In course of time they had eighty-eight acres of land and all the equip- ments and surroundings of a comfortable home. In this home Mr. Killinger died April 1, 1876, and his wife on August 23 of the same year. Their children were: Jacob, accidentally drowned in a mill pond; Susan, widow of John Novinger, Tiffin, Ohio; Lydia.wife of Jacob Zimmerman, of Halifax township; Rebecca, died young; Mary, widow of Peter Klinger, of Fisherville ; John G., and William, carpenter, Dauphin, Pa. Mr. Killinger was a Democrat. He was a substantial and popular man. John G. Killinger was educated in the common schools of his township and at Truley's Academy, in Snyder county, and Berrysburg Seminary. On September 1, 1864, he enlisted, atHarrisburg, in company A, Two Hundred and Tenth regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, under Captain Bower- man, and served until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged at Arlington Heights, May 31, 1865, and returned home. In June, 1868, Mr. Killinger took up car- pentry, at which he worked for fourteen summers, and taught school twenty-one terms during the winter months. The con- finement of the school room proved detri- mental to his health, and compelled him to abandon the work of teaching. He next tried work on the railroad, but this was too arduous. In the fall of 1887 he began butchering, and has since followed that busi- ness. He is also agent for all kinds of agri- cultural implements. He has been very successful in this line. He also superintends a farm of twenty-two acres. Mr. Killinger was married, in Jackson township, June 3, 1869, to Anna M. Whit- man, born in Halifax township, October 22, 1846 ; daughter of Philip and Susan (Fetter- hoff) Whitman. Their children were: Laura A., died when three years old ; Hiram W., in business in Philadelphia; Thomas J., died at four years of age; John, died aged three years; H. Frank, James LaRoss, and Maggie P., at home. Mr. Killinger is a member of Enders Lodge, No. 359, K. of P., Fisherville; and of B. F. Miller Post, No. 393, G. A. R.; he is adjutant of the Post. The grandfather of Mrs. Killinger, Colonel Fetterhoff, was in the war of 1812. The great-grandmother of Mrs. Killinger (Mc- Frederick Fetterhoff) was blind for thirty years previous to her death. Bonawitz, W. E., M. D., physician and surgeon, Fisherville, Pa., was born in Mif- flin township, near Berrysburg, Dauphin county, Pa., January 30, 1866. Jonathan Bonawitz, the father of Dr. Bonawitz, was born in Mifflin township, and was a son of John Bonawitz, a farmer, also a native of Dauphin county ; the father of John Bona- witz was George Bonawitz, a native of Berks county, and of German descent. Some of the earlier generations participated in the Revolution and in the war of 1812. All of the Bonawitz family were land owners and stock raisers. The earliest representatives of the family settled in Dauphin county about 1780. Dr. Bonawitz's father, Jonathan Bonawitz, is still living. He attended subscription schools, grew up on a farm, and made farming his life occupation. He was an ex- tensive farmer and stock raiser, owning more than two hundred acres of land. He was a strong advocate of the free school sys- tem, and was active and influential in secur- ing its adoption. Mr. Bonawitz married Margaret Rutter, born in Halifax township, daughter of Henry Rutter, a furniture manu- facturer. Their children are: Mary L., wife of P. E. Stino, who keeps a creamery in Mif- flin township ; Charles E., farms the home- stead ; Dr. W. E.; Kate, milliner and school teacher, and S. Fannie, resides at home. Mr. Bonawitz is Republican in his views, but does not dabble in politics. He has always taken a deep interest in church matters, and is a member of the Lutheran church. He was a leader of the church choir from the age of sixteen until he became too old for that work. W. E. Bonawitz attended first the common schools of Mifflin township and then the seminary at Berrysburg, where he received a teacher's certificate. He attended the State DAUPHIN COUNTY, 741 Normal School, at West Chester, from 1885 to 1886. When seventeen years old he taught school in Northumberland county. He sub- sequently taught in Mifflin and Jefferson townships, Dauphin county. He read medicine with Dr. A.J. Kantz and Dr. J. M. Linker, of Berrysburg, after which he studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Baltimore, and received his diploma as physician and surgeon from that institution in 1889. He then took a supplementary special course in operative surgery and head, throat, and lungs at the same college, and received from that college a diploma as spe- cialist in the treatment of diseases of the heart, throat, and lungs, subsequently pass- ing an examination in general medicine and surgery at the Medico-Chirurgical College, of Philadelphia. Dr. Bonawitz began the practice of his profession in Fisherville. His recognized ability and his agreeable manners have made him popular, and he has built up an extensive remunerative practice throughout the county. His services are in demand in the surrounding territory and in other towns and boroughs. He has performed many most difficult surgical operations with phe- nomenal success. Dr. Bonawitz was married, at Berrysburg, in 1890, to Anna M. Beshler, of Philadelphia, born in Berrysburg, daughter of Dr. John Beshler, and granddaughter of Dr. Henry Beshler, well-known physicians of Dauphin county. They have no children. Dr. Bona- witz is a member of Enders Lodge, No. 359, K. of P., Fisherville, and of the Improved Order of Heptasophs. He belongs to the Lutheran church. Dr. Bonawitz was ap- pointed physician for the poor in his district in 1892, and has held the office since that time. Pie is both successful in his profes- sion and popular as a man. Bixler, Cornelius, merchant and manu- facturer, was born in Iliggins township, Schuylkill county, Pa., November 20, 183L His father, John Bixler, was born in the same township, and was a son of Peter Bix- ler, a native of Berks county, Pa., of German and English ancestry. John Bixler grew up on the farm in his native count} 1 . His father, Peter, was a large landholder and carried on several branches of business, farm- ing, distilling and wagon making. In 184 I John Bixler removed with his family to Dauphin count}' and located in Jackson township, where he owned a farm and mill, which he operated until his death, in 1863. He married Sarah Straw, a native of Berks county, daughter of Benjamin Straw, a farmer, of Schuylkill county, Pa. They had eight children : Sarah A., wife of James Miller, farmer, of Jackson township; Cor- nelius, Percival, William, Kate, Mary, Lvdia, and one who died in infancy. Mr. Bixler was a Democrat in his earlier life, and after- wards a Republican. He died in 18G3, and his wife died June 17, 1896. Cornelius Bixler attended the common schools of his township. In boyhood and early manhood he was employed about his father's mill, where he remained until his father's death, when he sold the mill. He then enlisted in company A, Two Hundred and Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He entered the army as a second lieutenant, and was subsequently in command of com- pany C. He was at the fight of Gravel Run. at Five Forks and Richmond, and was present at the surrender of General Lee. He was sick in the hospital for three days, but escaped all wounds, although many comrades fell on all sides of him. At the close of the war Mr. Bixler returned to his native county and located in Fisher- ville, where he took charge of a hotel and conducted it for five years with gratifying success. He also established a carriage fac- tory, and undertook the manufacture of ve- hicles on a large scale, giving employment to many men, and in many ways benefiting the community. For twenty years he was interested in this business, and gave it his best efforts with good results. The enter- prise was the pride and joy of his heart. He enjoyed to the utmost the sight of skilled mechanics at their work, earning comfort- able wages, producing meritorious work, and making patrons pleased with their purchases, lie regarded the busy factory as the very fountain of prosperity, sending out its streams in all directions to bless the community. In 1SS4 he relinquished his business and entered the political arena as county com- missioner. In 1892 Mr. Bixler erected two creameries, one at Fisherville, the other in Powell's Valley, Halifax township. At an expenditure of $6,000 he provided his plants with the finest equipments to be had. These creameries are also a great public benefit. The payment to farmers for milk is over $1,600 per month, and the products are shipped to points near and far, throughout 742 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the country. In connection with the cream- ery, Mr. Bixler runs a cider mill, which pro- duces a hundred barrels daily. He has a farm of fifty-two acres, near Fisherville, upon which he has made important improvements for keeping ten milch cows and other stock. In 1893 he added to his enterprises a general merchandise business, and in this also he meets with deserved success. Mr. Bixler was married, in Jackson town- ship, September, 1856, to Catherine A., daugh- ter of Daniel Miller, a farmer of Jackson township. They have had twelve children, of whom six are living: Isaac P., shipper, at Halifax ; Emma J., housekeeper for her father ; David W., resides in Powell's Valley : Katie, wife of Samuel Bowman, a hotel man, of Fisherville; John, a storekeeper, and William, at school. Mary E. and Robert died young, and four died in infancy. Mr. Bixler is a Republican. He was elected county commissioner in 1884, on the Re- publican ticket, receiving 3,200 votes over his competitor; in 1888 he was elected for a second term to the same office. His admin- istration was marked by many substantial improvements throughout the county. Mr. Bixler is a member of Enders Lodge, No. 359, K. of P., Fisherville, and has main- tained his membership for twenty-one years. He belongs to B. F. Miller Post, No. 393, G. A. R. He is a member of the Lutheran church. The business enterprise of Mr. Bix- ler has made his name a household word, and his popularity is unlimited. Mrs. Bixler died March 6, 1892. Helt, John F., postmaster and general merchant, was born in Clark's Valley, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 14, 1841. His father, David Helt, was a native of Dauphin county, and a son of Christian Helt, an ex- tensive farmer and stockman in Clark's Val- ley. David Helt also was largely interested in the same business, being the owner of over three hundred acres of land. He married Elizabeth Miller, a native of Dau- phin count}', by whom he had eight chil- dren: John F.; Henry, deceased ; Emeline, widow of David Smink ; William, deceased ; Daniel, farmer of Jackson township ; Eliza- beth, deceased ; Catherine, unmarried, and one child who died in infancy. David Helt died in Jackson township, May 3, 1883. His wife is living, and resides in the township. Mr. Helt was a Republican. He was a mem- ber of the Lutheran church, and was deacon and elder, and held other church offices. He was a prominent and popular man. John F. Helt attended school in Union- town, Clark's and Powell's Valley, for six months; this was his entire school educa- tion. He is self-educated. He worked with his father on the farm until he was fifteen, after which he hired out to work for wages, for three years. At eighteen years of age he went to learn carpentry, in which occupa- tion he spent ten years. During part of the time he was a contractor and builder. In 1867 Mr. Helt formed a partnership with George W. D. Enders in the mercantile busi- ness, in Jackson township. This partnership continued until 1876, when he bought the interest of Mr. Enders, and has since con- ducted the business with fair success. He is a director in the Halifax Bank and was one of its organizers. Mr. Helt was first appointed postmaster under the administration of President Hayes, and has given so general satisfaction that he has been retained in office through all the changes in the General Government. Mr. Helt is a Democrat. He has filled the township offices of school director, auditor and treasurer. He was married, in 1861, to Margaret Enders, a native of Jackson town- ship, daughter of Conrad Enders, and sister of G. W. D. Enders. They have two chil- dren : Anna J., wife of Dr. C. C. Miller, of Halifax, and Ira M. Mrs. Helt died No- vember 21, 1894. Mr. Helt is a member of the Lutheran church. Ira M. Helt, son of John F. Helt, was born August 17, 1865. He was educated in the district schools, in the high school of Eliza- bethville, and in Berrysburg Academy. He is now in charge of his father's store. He is a promising young business man, and is popular in all circles. Mr. Helt was mar- ried, on his twenty-fifth birthday, August 17, 1890, to Maggie, daughter of William Philips. They have two children : Vernie and Carrie. Mr. Helt is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Enders, George W., general merchant, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 6, 1836. His grand- father, John Enders, was a son of the first Enders who settled in Dauphin county, a sketch of whom is found in connection with the sketch of G. W. D. Enders. He was born in Lancaster county, and was the owner of six hundred acres of land. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 743 John Enders, father of George W., was born in Jackson township, in 1800. He at- tended the subscription schools of the town- ship, and later his occupation was farming and stock raising. lie married Sarah Ettien, born in Halifax township. They had ten children : Peter, veteran of the late war, of Jacksonville ; Henry, of Jacksonville ; Eliza- beth, deceased ; Catherine, deceased, wife of Daniel Shope; Mary, second wife of Daniel Shope ; Philip, farmer in Wyandotte county, Ohio ; George W.; John, deceased ; Nelson, residing in Harrisburg; Jacob, farmer of Jackson township, and a veteran of the late war. The father died in 1872, the mother in 1873. Mr. John Enders was for fifteen years justice of the peace, was tax collector, and was first president of the school board of Jackson township, being elected about 1834. His politics were Democratic. He was a member of the United Brethren church. He was well known and highly esteemed for his many virtues and excel- lencies. George W. Enders attended the common schools of the township and Berrysburg Academy, where he received a liberal edu- cation. He taught school for twenty-six years in Jackson, Halifax and Williams townships. He also learned shoemaking, and followed that trade for some time. Having accumulated money by teaching, Mr. Enders removed to Jacksonville and erected a fine house and store, at an expen- diture of §4,000. He went into mercantile business in 1884, to which he has since that time given his attention. He has built up a profitable business. He has also invested in land, having farms aggregating one hun- dred and sixteen acres, one of which, with the improvements made on it, has cost him $3,000. Stock raising is also part of his business. Mr. Enders was married, in Jackson town- ship, in 1858, to Susan Warner, a native of Dauphin county, daughter of John Warner, of that county. They have four children: Fernando C., farmer, married Emma Yingst, residing in Tennessee ; Clinton D., farms the homestead, married Laura Enders ; Wal- ter, farmer, of Jackson township, married Jane Shook ; and Carson C.,at home. Mr. En- ders has been agent for the Halifax Mutual Fire Insurance Company for eighteen years. He has been justice of the peace for twenty- four years, and lias never had an appeal taken from his court. His politics are Democratic, but he votes the Prohibition ticket. He is a member of the United Brethren church, is local preacher, member of the annual conference, elder of the church since 1880, and has been superintendent of the Sunday-school twenty-five years. He is one of the substantial and reliable men of the community, and is universally esteemed. Wilbert. C. B., teacher and farmer, was born in Jackson townshio, Dauphin countv, Pa., March 18, 1857. His father, Levi Wil- bert, was born in Jackson township in 1823, and died in 1892. He was a stone mason, and was engaged in canal and railroad building. He was married, in April, 1856, in Jackson township, to Julia, daughter of Adam Zimmerman, a farmer of Jackson township. They had three children : C. B.; Isaac, killed in the coal mines at Williams- town, January, 1889, and Annie, wife of Al- bert Dieterich, of Lykens township. Mr. Wilbert was a Republican. His wife is liv- ing and resides in Jacksonville, Pa. C B. Wilbert attended the common schools until he was fifteen years old. In 1873 he entered the Berrysburg high school. He had a strong desire to obtain a more liberal education, and to prepare himself for the profession of a teacher. He had no re- sources at his command save his natural capacity and the laudable ambition to be- come a useful and prominent man. He taught school in Jackson township in 1873. He attended the State Normal School at Millersville, Lancaster county, during the sessions of 1S75, 1876 and 1878. By this course of alternate teaching and studying he was enabled to secure a thorough training for his chosen profession. Mr. Wilbert has been a teacher for twenty- two years in Jackson township, and the re- sults of his work are seen in the numbers of his pupils who hold honorable positions in the ranks of business and professional men. There are teachers, preachers, doctors and lawyers, as well as merchants, manufactur- ers and farmers, who gratefully acknowledge their indebtedness to his faithful and skill- ful instructions. How to succeed in teaching has been his life's study, and he has cer- tainly solved the problem in his experience and success. He has also found time to superintend and cultivate a farm. Mr. Wilbert was married, in Jackson town- ship, September 2. 1SS1, to Lydia Louder- milch, born September 2, 1856, a native of 744 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OPEDIA Jackson township, where her father, Michael Loudermilch, a well-known farmer, shoe- maker and butcher, resides. They have had four children : Ella M., born July 20, 1882 ; Annie E., May 4, 1891; Mabel A., died young; and Emma B., born May 24, 1896. Mr. Wilbert is a member of the Order of United American Mechanics. He is a Re- publican, and was clerk of the township. He is a Lutheran, and has been a deacon in the church for six years. He has been a teacher in the Sunday-school since 1875, and is now its superintendent. He stands high among the teachers of the State, and is a genial and popular gentleman, and was census enumerator in 1880 for Jackson town- ship. Miller, James, farmer, was born in Jack- son township, Dauphin county, Pa., Janu- ary 26, 1843. His great-grandfather, Joseph Miller, was born in Germany. He came to this country some time between 1760 and 1770, and settled in the valley which now is comprised in Jackson township. He was an extensive farmer and stock raiser. He died in Jackson township. His son, Joseph Mil- ler, the grandfather of James Miller, grew up on his father's farm and followed his father's occupations, to which he added that of distilling. He married a Miss Lantz, by whom he had seven children : John, Samuel, Joseph, Barbara, Catherine, Sarah, and Maria. He died in Jackson township. Joseph Miller (3), father of James Miller, attended subscription schools in the town- ship. He followed the occupations of his father and grandfather, and was extensively engaged in farming, stock raising and dis- tilling. He married Elizabeth Bowerman, born in Jefferson township, in 1815, and died in 1886. They had six children : John, enlisted in company A, Fifteenth regiment, United States infantry, went into the field, and was never heard from ; Joseph, engi- neerin Hoe'sfactory ; Jacob, deceased ; James; B. F., who died in the army, and Sarah, wife of James Nobinger, a farmer and car- penter of Jackson township. Mr. Miller still lives, at the ripe age of eighty-three years. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and has been trustee, deacon, elder, Sunday- school teacher, and superintendent. His politics are Republican. Mr. Miller is an impressive example of a happy old age; his happiness is well founded and can never decay. It consists in doing good, and try- ing to make others happy. He has made himself familiar with all that the Heavenly Father has to communicate of truth and grace to his children, in the messages of love contained in the Bible, hence his mind is fortified against errors which might else disturb his peace. His own family, who best know him, and have felt his influence most, love him best, but all bear witness to the life of charity, righteousness and purity which he has led. James Miller, until he was seventeen years old, was in the district schools a short time in the winter, and was busy at farm work in summer. At the age mentioned, he went to learn the trade of shoemakiug, in his native township, and after acquiring the trade con- tinued working at it for some time. He then went to York county, where for two years he was engaged in milling, at which business he afterwards spent two more years in Jackson township, Dauphin county. On August 10, 1863, Mr. Miller enlisted at Harrisburg, in company C, Fifteenth reg- iment, United States infantry, for five years, under Col. A. M. Dudley and Capt. A. M. Brown, and was sent to Fort Adams, R. I. He was in the quartermaster's department as wagon master. Mr. Miller was in the service three and a half years, six months of which time he spent in the hospital, suffer- ing with lung and liver troubles. He was discharged at Vicksburg, Miss., in Januar}', 1866, after which he returned home, and was for two } r ears in the milling business. He then purchased a farm, which he im- proved at an outlay of $2,000 ; he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. He has found trading very profitable, and since 1875 has given it much attention. He is also interested in a dairy. Mr. Miller was married, in Jackson town- ship, May 28, 1868, to Sarah A. Bixler, born in Jackson township, February 18, 1847 ; sister of Cornelius Bixler, a sketcli of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. They had four children : Lydia O, born January 11, 1869, married December 24, 1894, to C. M. Bowerman, school teacher, of Jackson township; J. Edward, born October 10,1872, plasterei', married Annie Harper, born in Jackson township ; Sarah E., born Mav 10, 1879, and Annie M., born July 18, 1883, at- tending school. Mr. Miller is a Republican and is inspec- tor of elections. He is a member of the Lu- theran church, and has been deacon, elder, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 745 Sunday-school teacher and superintendent. He belongs to R. B. Miller Post, No. 393, G. A. R., and to Enders Lodge, No. 359, K. of P., Fisherville. Mr. Miller is a hard worker, and is full of push and pluck. He has suc- ceeded in the struggle of life, and enjoys the good will and esteem of the community. Snyder, Joseph, farmer and stockman, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 9, 1843. His great- grandfather emigrated from Germany and settled in Jackson township, where he was an extensive farmer and stock raiser. Will- iam Snyder, grandfather of Joseph Snyder, was a native of Dauphin county, and en- gaged in agricultural pursuits. He also kept what is known as the Mountain House. He had eleven children : George, Daniel, Peter, Michael, Jonathan, John Christian, Cathe- rine, Lydia, Mary, Ellen, and Susanna. William Snyder died in Jackson township. He was a good church member, and was re- spected by all who knew him. John Christian Snyder, father of Joseph, grew up on the farm, and became a farmer and stock raiser. He married Susan Miller, born in Jackson township ; died in 1882. They had eleven children : Nathaniel ; Peter; Lydia, died young ; Joseph ; Ellen, deceased, wife of Uriah Hegard ; Isaac P., deceased ; Josiah, resides at Fisherville; Mary M., wife of William McNeal, farmer, of Jackson township; Susan A., wife of Nathaniel Shutt, Jackson township; C. Frank, farmer, and William R., farmer. Mr. Snyder was a Re- publican. He was a member of the Re- formed and Lutheran church. He died in Jackson township in 1885. Joseph Snyder attended school a part of each year, and worked on the farm in busy seasons, lie remained on the home farm until he was twenty years old. After this he worked two years at shoemaking with Daniel Shoop, of Jackson township. He was occu- pied in shoemaking on bis own account until 1883, when he fell ill, and had to go to the hospital. In the fall of 1883 Mr. Sny- der bought a farm of sixty-seven acres, for which lie paid §4,200. After improving it and working it two years, lie sold it for $4,200. In 1885 he bought the farm lie now owns and occupies, consisting of one hun- dred and eighty acres, for §8,500, and ex- pended $1,000 more in making improve- ments on it. Mr. Snyder is justly con- sidered one of the most enterprising farmers in the township. Besides his land invest- ments he has also an interest in the Fisher- ville creamery. Mr. Snyder was married, in 1866, to Mary, daughter of John Zimmer- man, born in Jackson township, in 1846. They have three children : Lillie C.,at home; Ira P., in the creamery business at Bowells- ville, Ohio, and Martin Luther, attending school and farming. Mr. Snyder is a Re- publican, and is serving as a school director. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and has been six years a deacon. Mr. Sny- der is well known, and recognized as a man of intelligence and good judgment, progres- sive and full of enterprise. He is well liked by his neighbors. Zimmerman, Amos, farmer and stockman, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 18, 1841. Christian Zimmerman, his grandfather, was a farmer and stock raiser in the same township. John Zimmerman, father of Amos, was born in Jackson township, February 12, 1816. He attended subscription schools, and from early boyhood worked on his father's farm. He made farming and stock raising his life- long occupation. Mr. Zimmerman was mar- ried, June 1, 1837, to Lydia Bowman, born April 23, 1815, in Jackson township. They had eight children: Charles B., born De- cember 10, 1S38, farmer, Cumberland county, Pa.; Nathaniel, born May 5, 1840, deceased ; Amos, born December 18, 1841 ; Susan, February 16, 1844, wife of William David- son ; Mar}', March 3, 1S46, wife of Joseph Snyder ; Jacob, May 7, 1848, deceased ; Mar- garet, February 6, 1850, wife of George Shez- ley, carpenter ; Isaac P., May 17, 1855, a pas- tor in the Lutheran church, in Schuylkill county, Pa. The father died July 14,'l88S, and the mother February 28, 1885. Mr. Zimmerman belonged to the Democratic party, and was a member of the Lutheran church. Amos Zimmerman attended the common schools of Jackson township in the winter, and worked on the farm during the summer months, until he was twenty-one years old. For two more years lie remained at home and cultivated his father's farm, but at the age of twenty-three lie went with his young wife and all the property the)' possessed to Lykens Valley. There he rented a farm and began life for himself, lie cultivated that farm for six years, and then, returning to Jackson township, bought the farm he 746 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA now owns, which he has tilled and im- proved, and made his home from that time to the present. He is one of the enterprising and successful farmers and stock raisers of the township. Mr. Zimmerman was married, in Jackson township, December 1, 1864, to Mary Yeager, born in Lykens Valley, in June, 1848 ; daughter of Christopher Yeager, a retired farmer, living in Fisherville. They have one child, Kate, born in October, 1868, wife of Henry Remberger, farmer, of Jack- son township, who has two children, Harry and Edna. Mr. Zimmerman is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he has held the offices of deacon, elder, Sun- day-school teacher and superintendent. He is well known, is genial and popular. Zimmerman, Harrison, farmer, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 5, 1864. Jacob Zimmerman, father of Harrison, was born in the same township, in April, 1833. He was educated in its sub- scription and common schools. He became a farmer and stockman, and is classed among the progressive and prosperous farmers of Armstrong Valley. He married Sybilla Yoder, born in Upper Mahantango Valley, Schuylkill county, Pa., in 1834, and died in October, 1894. they had eleven children : Louisa, wife of Isaiah Enders, farmer, Jack- son township ; Alice, wife of Ed. Specht, Washington township, Dauphin county ; Lucinda^ wife of Frank Snyder, farmer, Jackson township ; Felix, farmer, Jackson township ; Harrison ; Gabriel, farmer, Jack- son township ; Calon, resides on the home- stead ; Annie, wife of Miner Elvord ; Har- vey, Robert, and Myron, all three at home. The father is still living, and resides on the old homestead. He is of the Republican party, a prominent citizen, and well liked by his neighbors. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Harrison Zimmerman attended the schools of Jackson and Jefferson townships. He was a student at Berrysburg Academy, at Cross Road Seminary, and took a course under Major Dill at Freeburg Academy, Snyder county, and also took a course under D. D. DeLong, at Lebanon Valley College. These advantages gave him ample training and equipment for his life work, which was the profession of teaching. He was engaged in that work twelve years, in Jackson, Rush and Halifax townships. He had labored faithfully in his younger days to obtain means for his education ; thus he may be called a self-made man. In 1893 he gave up teaching, and bought the old Miller farm of one hundred acres, which he has greatly im- proved, and is cultivating. Mr. Zimmerman was married, in Jackson township, January 14, 1886, to Rebecca Shoop, a native of Wayne township, and daughter of William and Elizabeth (Wise) Shoop. They have five children: Leroy, Raymond, William, How- ard, and Herbert. Mr. Zimmerman is a Republican ; he has been clerk of elections. He is a member of the United Brethren church, in which he is class leader, steward, Sunday-school superintendent and teacher. Snyder, Josiah, implement dealer and partner of John G. Killinger, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 29, 1848. He is a son of John Christian and Susan (Miller) Snyder, a sketch of whom appears with that of Joseph Snyder in this volume. Josiah Snyder attended the Miller's district school, Jackson township. His life, until he was twenty-one, was passed on his father's farm. After reaching his majority he spent nine months in Washington township learning the blacksmith trade. He was then employed as a journeyman by Mr. Migley, of Fisherville. In 1875 he opened a shop of his own, and carried on the busi- ness for fourteen years in Fisherville. His health at last demanding outdoor employ- ment, he bought a farm of eighty-two acres, which he improved and cultivated for some time, but subsequently rented it. Previous to this farm enterprise he had been agent for the sale of C. H. McCormick's farming ma- chinery ; and now, in connection with Mr. Killinger, his partner, Mr. Snyder deals in the machinery and implements of this and other firms. He also owns property in Fish- erville besides his farm. He is a Republican ; has been treasurer of the township and col- lector of State and county taxes ; he was also inspector of elections. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Lutheran church, is not married and is a genial, whole souled, social man, fend of good company and is himself good company. Keiter, Samuel, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 8, 1819. He is a son of Garhert Keiter, a Pennsylvanian, of German ancestry, and a DA UPHIN COUNTY. 747 former and stock raiser of Jackson township. He married Barbara Lentz. They had ten children: John, Joseph, Michael, Garhert, Peter, Samuel, Catherine, Sarah, Ann, and Barbara, all of whom are deceased except Samuel. Mr.and Mrs. Keiter were Lutherans. The)' died in Jackson township. Mr. Keiter was a Republican. Samuel Keiter attended the subscription schools, and worked with his father at farm- ing until he was of age. He then learned shoemaking, and worked at that trade for eight years. Pie then bought eighty acres of land on which he now resides, built a house and barn, and otherwise extensively improved the land, which he continued for some time to cultivate. In 1862, at the age of forty-three, Mr. Keiter was drafted into the army, and assigned to company A, One Hundred and Seventy-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. Solo- mon Bowerman and Colonel Cleckner. He served nine months and was then discharged, and returned home. He resumed farming ; also, for twelve years, in connection with his brother Michael, was a manufacturer of lum- ber. In this business they met with fair suc- cess. Mr. Keiter was married, in Jackson township, in 1S42, to Miss Susanna Shott, born in Lykens Valley. They had twelvecbildren : Susan, wife of Henry Hoffman; Jonas, de- ceased ; Catherine, deceased ; Philip, farmer; Leah, wife of Solomon Matters; Ellen, wife of William Shertzer; Sarah, wife of Isaac Hen- ninger; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of James Miller; Amanda, wife of Isaac A. Enders; Isaac, farmer, South Bend, Ind. ; Charles, and Hiram. Mr. Keiter is a Republican, but no office seeker. He is a member of the Lu- theran church. Mr. and Mrs. Keiter have pa'ssed fifty-four years of wedded life, have reared a family of twelve children, have been industrious and frugal, and are now quietly enjoying the fruits of their well spent life. They are surrounded by three genera- tions of descendants, but are not chilled by the frosts of age. They are cheerful and genial, and by old and young are considered pleasant company. They present an attrac- tive example of the happiness resulting from right living. In their own cheerful old age, in the society of their children and grand- children, in the enjoyment of home and friends, they proclaim that the marriage re- lation is no failure, but the largest success of which human nature is capable. Miller, Aaron, farmer and slock raiser, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 9, 1840. John Miller, his grandfather, was of German descent. He came from Northumberland county to Dau- phin county in 1817, settled in Jackson township, and cleared a farm of one hundred and seventy acres of land ; on this farm he died. His son, Michael Miller, was born in Northumberland county, Pa. He was a farmer, and also, for twenty years, a black- smith. He improved and cultivated a farm of two hundred and two acres, and had one of one hundred and forty-one acres, also over two hundred acres of woodland ; he was also engaged in stock raising. His first wife was Catherine Straw, of Jackson township. Their children are: Josiah, Balthasar, and Cyrus, a blacksmith, married a Miss Sweigard, and died in Reading, Pa., leaving a widow and four children. After Mrs. Miller's death, Mr. Miller married Plannah Buffinger, widow of Jacob Kolva. They had ten chil- dren : Michael, who lives on the old home- stead, in Jackson township ; Lydia, Eli, Sam- uel, all died under the age of eight years; Leah, died at the age of forty-two ; Hannah, wife of D. A. Snyder, Elizabeth ville; Joshua, died in his third year, John A., deceased, and twins, who died in infancy. Mr. Miller was a Democrat ; he held the offices of as- sessor and tax collector. He was trustee to the end of his life in the Lutheran church, in which he and Mrs. Miller held membership. Mr. Miller died December 27. 1864. and his wife April 24, 1890. Aaron Miller was educated in the common schools of his township. He remained on the farm until his father's death, which occurred when Aaron was eighteen. For two years he worked on the home farm, and then began business for himself. He bought a farm of one hundred and forty acres, where he now resides; on it he built a barn, and made many other improvements, among which was the planting of a large apple orchard. Mr. Miller has several other farms in the valley; he is one of its largest landholders, having upwards of three hundred and fifty acres of good, arable land. He is also largely interested in the breeding of stock. Mr. Miller was married, in Lvkens township, to Flor- endfl Mender, born in Washington township, daughter of A. Q. and Susanna (Fisher) Bender. They have six children ; Fannie, wife of Harry McNeal; Edwin, attending 748 BIO GRA PHI C A L ENCTGL 0PED1A school ; Ammond, on the homestead ; Sarah, living at home ; Harry, and Adam, attend- ing school. Mr. Miller is a Democrat; he has been inspector of elections and tax col- lector. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of United American Mechanics, but is not so now. He is a mem- ber, and was deacon, of the Lutheran church. He is genial and hospitable, is widely known and highly esteemed. Enders, Isaac F., farmer, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 30, 1853. He is a son of Philip Enders, and brother of George W. D. En- ders, whose sketch appears in this volume. He was educated in the common schools of the township, and worked with his father on the farm. After his marriage he took charge of the homestead of fifty-nine acres. Three years ago he bought the home farm, and has made many valuable improvements upon it. He is engaged in stock raising. He, in company with Clinton D. Enders, made a tour South and West, in January, 1890. They visited F. C. Enders, who moved to Fountain Head, Tenn., in 1888, where they had a pleasant and profitable time, visiting Nashville, the State capital, the State armory, Fort Mitchell, where they found bullets that were fired in the late war, and also Forts Negley and Markin. They left there January 22 for Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, then went to Upper San- dusky, Tiffin, Bloomsville and Carey, where they met their old friends of boyhood days, Charles Enders, Nathan Shoop and Charles and Aaron Sweigard. These friends left Dauphin county when grown up and are all successful farmers, having already purchased farms of their own. On February 7 they left for home, having had a very profitable time, meeting old acquaintances and mak- ing a careful study of farming in the differ- ent sections of the country visited. Mr. Enders was married, in Jackson town- ship, in 1876, to Maggie, daughter of the late James and Mary (Fell) Wilson. She was born in Jefferson township, October 9, 1854. They have had one child, Philip Byrne, born in 1886. Mrs. Wilson's father, James Wilson, was killed in the army, dur- ing the war of the Rebellion. Her mother died in Jackson township. Mr. Enders is a 'Democrat. He has served as inspector of elections. He is a member of the Lutheran church. He is a genial, whole-souled man. He takes good care of his father, who is now over eighty years of age, and gives him a good home. Mr. Enders enjoys the respect and esteem of his neighbors. Fitting, William H, farmer and stock- man, was born in Jackson township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 20, 1833. John Fitting, his grandfather, was born in Ger- many, and emigrated to this country, set- tling in Dauphin county, where he was en- gaged in farming in a small way, and where he reared his family. John Fitting (2), father of W. H. Fitting, was born in Han- over township, where he grew up and at- tended school. He worked on the farm in early youth, and afterwards learned shoemak- ing, which trade he carried on for some years. He finally removed to Jackson town- ship, and bought a farm of ninety acres, and sixty acres of woodland. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising. He married Sarah Betz, of Northumberland county, Pa. They had ten children : William H; Samuel deceased ; Annie R., deceased ; Mary A., widow of Samuel Miller, and mother of Dr. C. C. Miller, of Halifax ; Sarah, wife of Henry Rough, farmer, Lykens Valley, and Valeria, wife of George Hummel, of Lykens Valley. The other children died in infancy. Mr. Fitting was a Republican. He and his wife were members of the Reformed church, in which he was an elder. They both died in Jackson township. William H. Fitting attended the common schools of this township, and worked on the farm with his father until he was sixteen years of age, when his father died. For four 3 r ears after he worked the farm and sup- ported the family. At twenty years of age lie married and removed to Lykens Valley, where he cultivated a rented farm for nine years. He then returned to Jackson town- ship and bought the ninety-acre farm on which he now lives. He built a fine dwell- ing and other farm structures, and made improvements costing $15,000. He also bought another farm of fifty-five acres near Fishersville, which his son cultivates. Mr. Fitting's marriage took place in Jack- son township, October 23, 1853. His wife was Miss Caroline, daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Lebo) Cooper; she was born in Mifflin township, November 28, 1832; her father was a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Fitting had seven children: Amanda, wife of Heze- kiah Matter, Millersburg; Cevilia, wife of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 749 Reuben Snyder; John, school and music teacher, married Clara Boyer; Leon, de- ceased, married Annie Tison, has two sons, Samuel E. and William H.; Elmer, farmer, married Emma Albright; Harry, teacher, Jefferson township, and Samuel, deceased. Mr. Fitting is a Republican ; he has served as tax collector of the township. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he is deacon and elder. Mr. Fitting is a good living man, and has made life success- ful. He married at twenty, and set out in the world with his young wife to earn a liv- ing and make a home. His present situa- tion, in a delightful home, where he and his worthy wife are resting from the active duties of life, is a suitable close to his career. He is justly honored and esteemed. John, the eldest son of Mr. Fitting, takes a very active part in church matters; he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school for several years, and is secretary of the church. The mother of Mr. Fitting was of the sturdy old Scotch-Irish ancestry. Frank, George W., farmer, was born in Jackson township, August 13, 1835. His father, David Frank, was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He grew up on a farm, and be- came a farmer. He removed to Dauphin county, and settled in Jackson township, where he bought a farm and engaged in raising stock and distilling for many years. He married Annie Cameron, and had ten children : Henry, Jacob, John, Samuel, George, Daniel, Sarah, Susanna, Julia, wife of Frederick Baker, Dauphin, Pa., and one that died in infancy. Miss Susan, Mrs. Ba- ker; and George W., are the only surviving children. Mrs. David Frank died in Jack- son township. Mr. Frank's second wife was Gertrude Kider, a native of Jackson town- ship, by whom he has two children : Andrew J', and Joseph. Mr. Frank died in Jack- son township in 1873, and his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Frank, in 1889, also their son Joseph in 1889. They were members of the Reformed church. Mr. Frank was a Dem- ocrat. George W. Frank attended the common schools of Jackson township. He remained at home on the farm, and managed the work of farming, distilling, etc., until he was twenty-five years of age. He farmed as a tenant until he was thirty-eight years of age, when he bought a farm of seventy-live acres, on which he erected a dwelling and a ham. and made other improvements, and engaged in farming and stock raising. He was mar- ried, in Jackson township, in 1801, to Lydia, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Hoffman, born in Halifax township, in 1842. They have three children : Sarah, wife of George Matter, of Steelton ; Lizzie, a dress maker, residing at home, and Ida M., a teacher. Mr. Frank is a Democrat and has served three terms as school director and one term as supervisor. He is a member of the Reformed church, has been a deacon, and is an elder in that church. Ida M. Frank, daughter of George W. Frank, attended the district schools, and completed her education at the Millersburg high school, where she graduated in 1893, in a class of ten, and at Shippensburg State Normal School, in 1894, in a class of one hundred and one members. While attending the Normal School at Shippensburg, she took a special course in painting (pastel and water colors), and also in elocution. She has recited at a number of different places, en- tertainments, societies, local institutes, etc. She also took a partial course in the Bible studies for " The Chautauqua Normal Union." She is now (July, '96) taking a course with the American Correspondence Normal, Danville, N. Y. Since graduation she taught an ungraded school two succes- sive terms, in Jackson township. She is elected teacher of the primary school at Hal- ifax for the coming year. She received her second diploma from Shippensburg Normal School, June 30, 1S96, entitling her to the degree M. E., and is now aspiring for some special course at a college. She is a young lady of culture and refinement, and is classed among the best educated teachers of the county. Besides her professional ability, Miss Frank possesses the charm of a pleas- ing personality and a manner expressive of kindness. McGaxn, Capt. John K., retired farmer and real estate dealer, was born in Philadel- phia, Pa., May 28, 1835. Edward Mcthmn, his grandfather, was bom and passed his life in Ireland ; he was a wool carder and spinner. Edward McGann, Jr.. father of Captain McGann, was born in Kildare county, Ireland. lie received his education in his native county, and worked in the woolen mill with his father until he became of age. when he left Ireland for America. He made the voyage in a sailing vessel, ac- 750 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA companied by his young wife. They landed at Philadelphia, where he found work at his trade for one year. At the end of the year Mr. McGann removed to Lancaster county, Pa., and for fourteen years was employed in the woolen mills of N. K. Zook. He next removed to Dauphin county, locating in Lykens Valley, where for four years he car- ried on the business of carding and weaving on his own account. He then removed to Armstrong Valley with his family, and worked for six months at his trade as a journeyman for his former employer, at Lan- caster county, and he finally settled at Har- risburg, where he died March 3, 1870. His wife, Bridget (Kelly) McGann, died in the same city, about 1884. They were married in Ireland. They had seven children : John K. ; Catherine, wife of C. McCarty, of Harrisburg ; William C, of Harrisburg, in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; Susan, wife of John O'Leary, hotel keeper in Harrisburg ; James, deceased ; Mary, widow of Alexander Boyle, Harris- burg; and Margaret A., deceased. Mr. Mc- Gann was a Democrat, a prominent man, and quite popular. John K. McGann attended the public schools of Lancaster county, and also the Academy at Strasburg. In his younger days he worked in the mills with his father. Af- ter the removal of the family to Lykens Val- ley, he worked four years as a farm hand among the neighboring farmers. Then for two years and six months he was clerk and teamster for Jacob Buch, in Lykens Valley, and subsequently drove team for Mr. Buch to and from Pottersville. For several years after this Mr. McGann was engaged in huckstering. He taught school in Miller's school house four months, after which he was for seven months clerk in a store in Mahantango Valley, then taught again four months in Jackson township. Then he was clerk for six months in Powell's Valley, then taught four months at Jacksonville. In 1858 Mr. McGann spent nine months in Harrisburg, in the employ of the Northern Central Railway Company, as clerk; he then taught still another four months at Fisher- ville. He had fourteen acres of land which he farmed between other engagements. On August 19, 1862, Mr. McGann enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Thirtieth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, as first lieutenant, under Captain Hoofacker and Col. H. J. Zinn. The Captain being on sick leave, Lieutenant McGann commanded the company. He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Being wounded at Fredericksburg, he was for a few days in the field hospital. He was discharged from the service May 20, 1862, and returned home. He continued teaching school, cultivating his farm, and working for other farmers. Upon the ordering of the draft, February 24, 1864, Captain McGann formed a company of forty-two men and joined company E, Ninth Pennsylvania cavalry. He was promised the command of the compan}', but failed to obtain it. He fought in the battle of Cripple Creek, and throughout the campaign of Gen- eral Sherman. On October 16, 1864, he was made private secretary of General Kilpatrick, with whom he remained until the close of the war. He received his discharge at Lex- inton, N. C, July 20, 1865. After returning home, Captain McGann continued teaching and farming. He bought more land, and has now eighty-five acres, which he has highly improved. He retired from active farming, and since 1876 has dealt in real estate, settled up estates, etc. Captain McGann was married, in Jackson township, in 1857, to Miss Elspy, daughter of Colonel G. and May (Zimmerman) Fetter- hoff, born in Jackson township, April 28, 1835. They have three children : Isaac H., Lutheran pastor, of Union county, Pa., was educated at the State Normal School, at Mil- lersville, and the Missionary Institute, in Snyder county; was ordained to the ministry in 1885; married Annie Mattis, and has three children: Maud, Laura and Evaline; Ellen, married, in 1882, to James F. Gerberich, who was born in Jackson township ; son of Amos and Julia A. (Keiter) Gerberich, at- tended school in Jackson township, was six years turnkey at Harrisburg lock-up, farms the homestead of his wife's father, has three children: J. D. Cameron, Annie Gertrude and Esther ; Annie E., teacher in Jackson township, educated in the high school in Harrisburg, and graduate of Berrysburg, and Millersville State Normal School, has been teaching three years. Captain McGann is a Republican. He was clerk in the county commissioners' office, county auditor, assessor and tax col- lector; he was also for several years justice of the peace. He was captain of a volunteer company formed before the Civil war. He is a member, and is chaplain, and has been DAUPHIN COUNTY. 751 commander of R. B. Miller Post, No. 392, G. A. It. He is one of the most widely known and most popular men of the county. He is esteemed for his virtues, and beloved for his good will and kindness to all. Shoop, Daniel, retired farmer, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 2, 1828. His father, Daniel Shoop, Sr., was born in Dauphin county, and was a farmer and stockman in Jackson township. He married Susan Albright, a native of Dau- phin county. They had eight children : Henry, deceased; Catherine, deceased, wife of Jonas Poole; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Leonard Bender; Frederick, deceased; Lydia, wife of John Warfield ; Sarah, de- ceased, wife of Christian Dravids; Daniel, and Clinton, of Harrisburg. Mr. Shoop and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. They died in Jackson township. They were good people, and highly respected. Daniel Shoop, Jr., attended the common school in the winter and worked on the farm for his father in the summer until he was fourteen years old, when his father died. He remained on the homestead one year longer, when it was sold to pay the debts of his father's estate. Then he had to go into the world and look out for himself. He worked as a farm hand, and at various em- ployments, receiving small wages for hard labor. At twenty-three years of age he went to Jacksonville to learn shoemaking. He worked there one year and then removed to a small place of sixteen acres, where he now lives. This place he improved and culti- vated and made his home. He worked at his trade and tilled his little farm for ten years. By industry and frugal living he prospered, and at the end of ten years was able to buy thirty-five acres more. By con- tinuing to work and to save, he added more land from time to time, and is now in pos- session of two hundred and sixty acres of good, arable land, all of which is fully culti- vated and improved. Mr. Shoop has built several dwelling houses and barns and other farm structures on his different farms which his sons are cultivating. He built a fine house for himself, where he and his wife are now living retired from active business. Daniel Shoop was married in Jackson township, June 5, 1852, to a native of that township, Catherine, daughter of John, and sister of George \V. D. Euders, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. They had eight children : Mary, deceased ; Aaron, farmer in Lykens Valley, married Lydia Bechtel, has four children ; Nathan, farmer, in Ohio, married Sallie Becket ; Henry, farmer in Powell's Valley, married Martha Hoover, has one child ; Emanuel, deceased ; Edward 0., carpenter, married Susan Eu- ders; Curtin, miner at Minersville, Pa., and John, farmer, married Mary Miller, and has four children. Mrs. Catherine Shoop died in Jackson township, in July, 1887. On June 18, 1881, Mr. Shoop married Mary M. Enders, a sister of his first wife, and widow of Aaron Sweigard. Of this mariage there is no issue. Mrs. Shoop is a daughter of John Enders, one of the oldest farmers of Jackson town- ship. Her first husband, Aaron Sweigard, was a farmer and stockman in the same township. They had five children : Annie S., wife of Lewis Ziegler; Elizabeth and Charles, deceased ; Aaron, farming out West, and Catherine, deceased. Mr. Sweigard died in Jackson township in 1866. Mr. Shoop is a Democrat. He has never held any office in the township. He is a member and a trustee of the United Brethren church. He has been a diligent worker from boy- hood, and a wise manager. His success demonstrates his ability. He is honored in the community. Enders, Henry, retired farmer,was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 26, 1828. He is a son of John Enders, and a brother of George W. Enders, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this book. He attended school in his native township during the winter, and worked on his father's farm in summer; he remained on the home- stead until he was twenty-two. He then re- ceived from his father seventy-eight acres of land, on which was built a house and barn, and made all improvements needful for a good stock farm. He has added to his land until he has now one hundred and fifty acres, well improved and cultivated. In 1891 Mr. Enders relinquished farming, re- moved to Jacksonville, and bought a dwell- ing, which lie remodeled and improved at a cost of §2,600. In this comfortable and beautiful home he and his faithful wife reside, free from the burdens and cares of busi- ness, and quietly enjoying the fruits of their labor and prudent management in earlier life. Henry Enders was married, in Jackson 752 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA township, in 1856, to Susan, daughter of Peter and Eva (Mitzer) Sweigert, born in Powell's Valley in 1834. They have these children: Ellen M., deceased, wife of James Miller; Oliver T., farmer in Jackson town- ship, married Mary Horsinger, has one child, Webster ; Charles R., farmer, Lykens Valley ; Ira A., farms the homestead, married Alice Warfield ; Lester Alice, wife of C. Redinger, fanner, Jackson township ; Selina, and one infant, deceased. Mr. Enders is a Democrat, and attends the United Brethren church. He possesses those qualities of head and heart which constitute a good man, and ren- der him successful and popular. Endees, Samuel, deceased, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin countv, Pa., Oc- tober 16, 1816, and died February" 23, 1896; son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Whitman) En- ders. His father, Conrad Enders, was the grandfather of G. W. D. Enders, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Samuel Enders received his education in the public and private schools of his town- ship. He worked on the farm with his father until he was twenty-three, when his father gave him fifty acres of land on which the only improvements were a log house and a barn. Here he and his wife began life, young, strong, and ambitious, with will and courage to meet and overcome all obstacles. The old log house soon gave place to a fine frame dwelling, and a new barn and other needed improvements were added. Pros- perity attended their unremitting efforts, and their resources were husbanded by frugality and economy. Additions were made to their land, and the farm grew in productiveness under their skillful tillage. The final result was a farm of one hundred acres, with first- class improvements, constituting a home and a business among the best in the com- munity. Stock raising and the raising of market produce were Mr. Enders' specialties. Samuel Enders was married, in Harris- burg, February, 1839, to Leah Etter, born in York county, Pa., in 1820; daughter of George and Kate (Fackler) Etter, both na- tives of York county, but residents of Dau- phin county at the time of their death. Mr. and Mrs. Enders had seven children : Isa- bella, wife of Daniel Wert ; Aaron, farmer in Kansas, married Amanda Miller, had three children ; Rebecca,wife of A. Zimmerman, had one child ; James, merchant at Ashland, Pa., married Susan Yeager, had six children ; Louisa, deceased, wife of Daniel Bowman, had five children ; Charles W., lumber manu- facturer, at Elizabethville, married Phoebe Buffington, has four children ; Ann J., wife of Dr. Levi Enders, of Williamstown, Pa. Mr. Enders was a Democrat and attended the United Brethren church. Until the death of Mr. Enders he and his wife had the satis- faction of looking back over fifty-seven years of their united labors, sorrows and joys. Their comfortable situation, in a good home, with a competence for all their needs, among their children and their children's children, and hosts of friends, was a lot as happy as any that Heaven could bestow upon mortals. Strayer, Valentine, farmer and stock- man, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., Oc- tober 27, 1827. His grandfather, Mathias Strayer, came from Wittenberg, Germany, when a youth. His father, Valentine Strayer, was a native of Lebanon county. He was a farmer; in his younger days he was a German school teacher. He farmed in Lebanon county, also in Halifax, Lykens, Washington and Jackson townships.in Dau- phin county. He owned a small farm near the town of Gratz, where he died. He mar- ried Catherine Bealy, and they had these children : John, deceased, farmer in Iowa ; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Jonas Matter, of Ohio ; Nancy, deceased, wife of George Doebler, school teacher, of Ohio ; Catherine, wife of Andrew Sheets, of Iowa; Daniel, de- ceased, farmer, of Gratz ; Lafayette, farmer, Jackson township ; George, farmer, Iowa ; Valentine ; Lucinda, deceased, wife of Jonas Kiser; Mary, and one that died in infancy. The mother also died at Gratz. Mr. Strayer was a member and a deacon of the Lutheran church. He was formerly a Whig, and af- terwards became a Republican. Valentine Strayer, the son, attended the public schools of his native township, and worked with his father on farms in various parts of the county. When he was twenty- two years old he rented a farm of one hun- dred and seventy acres in Halifax township, which he worked for four years. He also cultivated another farm in the same town- ship for one year, after which he removed to Jackson township and bought the farm which he now owns, and on which he built a dwelling and a barn, and made other im- provements. He was for twenty years en- gaged in raising stock and attending the markets of Lykens. His industry, enter- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 753 prise, and good management secured the success of his operations. Mr. Strayer was married, in Jackson town- ship, November 6, 1850, to Christiana Straw, born in Schuylkill county. Pa., March 21, 1824; daughter of Benjamin and M.Eliza- beth (Grimm) Straw, natives of Schuylkill county, but residents of Jackson township when the}- died. Mr. and Mrs. Strayer have no children. Mr. Strayer is a Repub- lican and lias been tax collector for two terms, and inspector of elections. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Strayer are among those who were wise in youth and prepared for age and ease. They have been industrious, have lived carefully, and can now enjoy the comforts of life. They are worthy people, and are hon- ored in the community. Frank, Andrew P., farmer, Elizabeth- ville P. 0., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 5, 1847 ; son of Daniel and Gertrude (Keiter) Frank, of that township, He attended the public schools and worked on the farm at home until he became of age, when he bought and improved sixty acres of land, on which he erected buildings and made other improve- ments at a cost of §3,500. He was married, in Washington township, January 26, 1878, to Catherine Knerr, born in Mifflin township, July 17, 1834; daughter of Daniel and Mary Matter Knerr, of that township. Their chil- dren are : Bertha J., born November 29, 1884 ; Mabel M., born July 17, 1887 ; and Henry D., born May 23, 1893. In his political views Mr. Frank is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church, in which he is a Sunday-school teacher. He is a member of the Knights of Pvthias. Fetterhoff, Clarence, farmer, Enders, Pa., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 6, 1862. The grand- father was Col. George Fetterhoff. Philip, the father, was born in the same township, October 3, 1825. He has spent his life in farming and raising stock, in the Armstrong Valley, and is now living retired from active pursuits, at Fisherville, Pa. He married Sarah Sweyard, born in Powell's Valley, and they have four children: George, hotel keeper, at Halifax ; Isaac, farmer; Clarence, and Margaret, who died young. The father is a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. They are living quietly and comfortably at Fish- erville, enjoying the fruits of their hard la- bor in earlier life. Clarence acquired his education in the common schools of his native township, and has always remained on the homestead, which he took charge of when his father re- tired. He was married, in Jackson town- ship, in August, 1884, to Sadie Rutter, born in Halifax township, September 5, 1864 ; daughter of Uriah and Sarah (Ryan) Rutter, farmer in Halifax township. Their chil- dren are: Nora, born February 28, 1886; Jennie, born October 5, 1889; and Mary, born September 24, 1890. Mr. Fetterhoff votes with the Democrats, and has been auditor for three years. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Miller, Michael H., farmer, Enders, Pa., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 15, 1836. He attended the Miller school and worked on the farm with his father until he was twenty-four years of age. He then rented a farm of one hundred and forty-four acres for four years, after which he returned to the homestead and worked it until his father's death, when he inherited two hundred and two acres of land, on which he erected a fine brick house costing §3,000, a barn and other needful buildings. He was married, in Jackson township, in 1S60, to Catherine Snyder, of that town- ship, born in 1840; daughter of Dauiel and Elizabeth Snyder. Their children are: Arabella J., Mrs. William Warfield, Jackson township, and she has six chil- dren ; Ellen A., Mrs. Henry A. Warner, Jackson township ; Ira O., farmer, married Julia A. Glaze, and they have four chil- dren; Harvey O., Washington township, married Agnes W. Boyer, and they have two children ; Jennie, wife of Harry H. Snyder, and they have one child ; Edwin E. and Lizzie I., at home; Elmer O., and Emma M., died young. Mr. Miller is a Democrat and has held several township offices. In relig- ious faith he is a Lutheran of the old school, and is a deacon in the church, and is also a member of the I. O. O. F. WHITMAN, William, farmer, Fisherville, Jackson township, was horn in Jackson township, Dauphin county, July 3. L823. Bartholomew Whitman, the grandfather, was born in Berks county, and removed to 754 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Dauphin county with his family, and located in Lykens Valley, afterwards removing to Jackson township, where he and his wife died. John, the father, was also born in Berks county, and was brought by his parents to Dauphin county when a child, where he attended the schools of Jackson township, and from early boyhood worked on the farm with his father. He also owned and operated a farm of two hundred and fifty acres in Armstrong Valley, and was ex- tensively engaged in raising stock. He mar- ried Catherine Maisner, born in Washing- ton township in 1806. Their children are: Mary, Daniel, William, Elizabeth, Catherine A., Sarah, deceased, John, deceased, La- vina, and Rebecca, died young. The father was once a Democrat, but became a Repub- lican, and served as super visor for three years. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church, in which he served as a deacon. He died April 14. 1884, in Jack- son township, and his wife died in the fall of 1886, in Powell's Valley. William attended the schools in Jackson township in the winter months, and worked on the farm with his father until he was twen ty -three years of age. He then learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, at which he worked for several years, taking contracts. He built several houses and barns in Jack- son township. He bought thirty-three acres of land from his father on which he built a dwelling house and barn. After his father's death he got the homestead of ninety acres, where he has his present residence. For a timber supply he bought mountain land, and has made important improvements on the homestead. In September, 1895, his barn was struck by lightning, and with its contents entirely consumed by fire, entailing a loss on building and crops of $3,000. He is now building a new barn. He was married, April, 1857, to Susanna Enders.born in Jack- son township, December 25,1835; daughter of Philip and sister of George W. Enders. Their children are: Isaac, William, Bertha, and Ellen, died in infancy. Mr. Whitman enlisted at Harrisburg, September, 1864, in company A, Two Hundred and Tenth regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and partici- pated in the battles of Gravel Run, Hatch's Run, Five Forks, and was at Lee's surrender. He was discharged May 3, 1865, at Arlington Heights, and waspresentatthegrand reunion in Washington. He was not sick a single day while in the service, and receives no pension. In his political views he is a Republican, and served as supervisor, tax collector and assessor, one term each. His religious faith and fellowship are with the Lutherans, and he is a deacon in the church and a Sunday- school teacher. Zeirn, Charles, deceased, was one of the most successful farmers in Jackson town- ship. He was born in Baden, Germany, De- cember 4, 1826, and when quite young came to this country with his parents and five other children. The father was a tailor by trade. Charles found employment in a store at Palmyra, Pa., as a clerk, where he spent ten years, and then removed to Lykens, where he had a similar position with Martin Bloom. He also worked in the coal mines for fourteen years. In 1870 he came to Arm strong Valley and bought a farm of one hun- dred and ten acres in Jackson township, on which he made substantial improvements, and which he cultivated up to the time of his death, Januan' 23, 1895. He was mar- ried, at Harrisburg, in March, 1863, to Nancy Snavely, born in Lebanon county, Septem- ber 28,1828; daughter of William and Annie (Long) Snavely. Their children are: Mary, wife of Frank Buch, moulder, Harrisburg; Margaret, Mrs. Julius Bonner, Harrisburg; Leah, wife of Fred. Brown, Harrisburg. He was a Democrat in politics and a Catholic in religious faith and fellowship. His widow survives and resides on the farm in Jackson township. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. Sheetz, John, farmer and postmaster of Carsonville, Pa., was born in Jefferson town- ship, now Wayne township, November 26, 1842. His grandfather, John Sheetz, was a native of Dauphin county, Pa., and a farmer. William J. Sheetz, father of the younger John Sheetz, was born in Dauphin county, November 20, 1805. He grew up on the farm, and when a young man came to Jef- ferson township, now Wayne, where he bought two hundred acres of land, on which he built a brick dwelling and barn, and made other improvements, and carried on farming and stock raising. He was enter- prising and prosperous. Mr. Sheetz was married to Barbara, daughter of Christian and Margaret Zimmerman, of Jackson town- ship, born June 3, 1811. Their children are: /l£sAi*-J\ J&t^f-' 7T£. -Jv&/? DAUPHIN COUNTY. 757 Josiah, born March 22, 1831, farmer, of Wayne township ; George, September 3, 1832, farmer, Wayne township ; Mary B., May 7, 1831, wife of James Sweigert, Jack- son township; Samuel B., July 20, 1836, farmer, Wayne township; Julia A.. April 8, 1839, wife of James Huffman, Jackson town- ship; Elizabeth, April 6. 1841, widow of Henry E. Welker, Wayne township; John ; Washington, June 15, 1845, resides on the homestead in Wayne township ; William, October 7, 1847, resides in Jefferson town- ship; Margaret, October 20, 1849; Sarah M., deceased, born September 8, 1852, wife of Emanuel Ludwig, merchant, Penbrook, Pa.; Catherine E., March 24, 1855, wife of Leon- ard Hawk, farmer, Wayne township. Mr. Sheetz was a Democrat. The family were members of the Lutheran church. He died in Wayne township, and Mrs. Sheetz in Jackson township. John Sheetz attended school in Wayne township during the winter months, work- ing on the farm during the summer. He remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one, at which time he had accumu- lated over one thousand dollars. With sev- eral other young men he went into the oil business asa speculation, putting down wells, etc., which they soon found to be unprofit- able. Having lost his one thousand dollars he returned to his old neighborhood to begin life anew. With such help us he could get from his father and father-in-law, Mr. Sheetz bought fifty-seven acres of land in Jefferson township, which he improved and farmed until 1886. At the same time he carried on the manufacture of lumber with fair success. In 1886 Mr. Sheetz went into a general mercantile business in Carson ville, which he conducted eight years with very satisfactory profits. During this time he also operated a saw mill and manufactured and dealt in lumber. In 1S94 he sold his store and mill and bought a farm of one hundred and fif- teen acres near Carsonville, on which he made improvements costing §2,000, and engaged in farming and stock raising. In addition to this homestead he owns one hun- dred and twenty-six acres of land in Wayne and Jefferson townships and eleven hundred acres of timber land in Centre county, on which there is a saw mill, with a factory and other improvements. Mr. Sheetz was married, in Jefferson town- ship, in November, 1804, to Sarah J. Parks, 49 born in Jefferson township, January 18, 1847; daughter of George Parks, farmer and lumberman and merchant of that township. The3' had ten children: Margaret, born April 14, 1800, died April 18, 1877; Emma E., born September 10, 1807, wife of Alfred Taylor, Chicago, 111.; Carson A.; William IL, born February 20, 1871 ; George W.; Mary A.; John E., born November 2, 1870, died November 30, 1879; Thomas R., born July 10, 1879, at home; Rosella C; and Annie L., born August 11, 1884, died September 6, 1884. Mr. Sheetz was postmaster eight years, under both of President Cleveland's admin- istrations. He was school director for three years, and for the same length of time audi- tor of Jefferson township. He is a Demo- crat. The family are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. Mr. Sheetz is a hard-working, enterprising and prosperous man, is widely known and universally pop- ular. Carson Asbury Sheetz, eldest son of John and Sarah Jane Sheetz, was born June 29, 1809, at Carsonville, Dauphin county, Pa. He attended country schools during the winter and worked on the farm summers. At the age of fourteen attended spring and fall terms at Berrysburg Seminary. In the spring of 1889 attended Elizabethville Sem- inary under Prof. D. G. Lubold ; taught school that winter at Rank's school house, Jefferson township. Left the following spring, 1890, for Quincy, III. Took full course of bookkeeping and accountant there at Gem City Business College. The fall of 1890 left Quincy for Chicago. Was cashier for H. M. Kinsley, Chicago, until July, 1891; later was employed as invoice clerk at Mandel Bros, dry goods store, Chicago. Shortly afterwards was taken down with an attack of rheumatism, and immediately went back home. Instead of returning to Chicago as was intended, was persuaded to teach the Carsonville school that winter. In the spring of 1892 attended Fredericksburg Seminary, one term, leaving home July 22, same year, for Denver, ('oh>. At Den- ver took the full course of stenography al Woodworth's Shorthand College. January 1, 1893, accepted a position as stenographer with Hon. F. W. Owers, district judge of the fifth Judicial District of Colorado, al Lead- ville. Lefl Leadville, July, 1894, for Crip- ple Creek, Colo. Accepted a position there as stenographer with C. S. Wilson, attorney 758 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for W. S. Stratton, owner of the Independ- ence mine. Remained in the employ of C. S. Wilson until February, 1895, when the position as head bookkeeper and settlement clerk for the Lawrence Gold Extraction Com- pany, Cripple Creek district, was tendered him, which he accepted. Remained with the Lawrence Company in the above capacity until the first of the year, the entire plant being destroyed" by fire December 23, 1895. Immediately after the destruction of the Lawrence Works a proposition was made him by J. H. Willard & Co., an old and established real estate firm, to enter into equal partnership with them, which was accepted January 1, 1896. The firm name was changed from J. H. Willard & Co. to the Willard Investment Company, with Mr. Sheetz as secretary and treasurer of the new corporation ; their principal office being at Victor, Colo., which is situated in the very center of the Cripple Creek gold mining district. William H. Sheetz, second son of John Sheetz, in February, 1888, went to Pough- keepsie, N. Y., where he took a course and graduated in the school of stenography of Eastman College; thence to New York, where for five months he was stenographer in the Merchants' Exchange National Bank ; thence to Suffolk, Va., where he was stenographer and clerk in a wholesale feed and coal house for seven months ; thence home to Carsonville, where in the winter of 1889-90 he taught school ; in April, 1890, he went to Valparaiso, Ind., where he attended the Normal School four months ; thence to Denver, Colo., where he worked as stenographer with the Denver Fire Insurance Company; thence to Pueblo, Colo., where he was seven months as stenographer in the law office of Gerry & Campbell; thence, in 1891, to Aspen, Colo., where he worked in the law office of L. S. Smith in the same capacity for two years ; thence to Cripple Creek, Colo., where he was stenographer in a law office for two years; and on January 1, 1895, came to Leadville, Colo., where he now is of- ficial stenographer of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the State of Colorado. While in the several law offices, he has spent all his leisure hours at reading law. He was twenty-five years of age on February 20 last, and is single. The three children, George W., Mary A. and Rosella C. are living in Carlisle, Pa. George W. was born July 20, 1872, at Car- sonville, and resided on the farm with his parents until the age of seventeen, when he taught school in Rush township for a year. During the winters of 1890 and 1891 he taught in Jefferson township. In 1892 he attended Schuylkill Seminary, and again taught the following winter. He is now a junior in Dickinson College, having entered the Freshman class in 1894. During his first year at Dickinson he was awarded the first prize for " Dramatic Declamation," an honor which was well deserved, as Mr. Sheetz possesses rare ability, and never fails to entertain the many audiences before which he recites. Mary A. Sheetz was born December 8, 1873, and attended the home school nine years, the Elizabethville Semi- nary one term and the Schuylkill Seminary one term. The two succeeding years were spent at Millersburg high school, from which she graduated in 1893. The following win- ter she taught the home school, and in 1894 entered Metzger College, Carlisle, as a stu- dent of art and music, but at present is con- tinuing music only. Rosella C. Sheetz was born November 2, 1882, at Carsonville. After living with her parents up to the age of twelve she moved to Carlisle with her brother George W. and sister Mary A., where she is at present attending the pub- lic schools. Row, Jonas, farmer and justice of the peace, was born in Mifflin township, now Washington township, Dauphin countv, Pa., May 11, 1839. His grandfather, William Row, was of English descent, and was a car- penter and farmer. He married Barbara Rudy, also of English extraction. His son, Jacob Row, father of Jonas Row, was born in Lykens Valley, in 1812. He owned, improved and worked a farm of ninety acres in Wash- ington township in connection with which he carried on a butchering business, also a store at Matterstown. He married Susan Matter, born in Mifflin township. They had nine children : Jonas ; Catherine, widow of Daniel Carle ; Susanna, wife of J. Matter, of Harrisburg; Melinda, widow of Samuel Kop- penberger; Amanda, wife of Henry Bechtel, plasterer, Elizabethville; Sarah, wife of John Lebo, Schuylkill county; Adam, deceased ; Samuel, of Schuylkill county; Isaac, resides on homestead, at Matterstown. Mr. Row first held Democratic views in politics, but changed for a time to the Republican party, and finally returned to the Democratic party. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 759 He has served as supervisor of roads, tax collector, and in other offices. He died in Schuylkill county at the age of eighty-two. Mr. Row was well known and highly re- spected. He was comfortably cared for in his declining years by his faithful son, Jonas. He was a member of the old school Lutheran church, in which he was deacon and trus- tee, also Sunday-school superintendent and teacher. Mrs. Row died in Washington township. Jonas Row attended the schools of Wash- ington township in the winter, and worked with his father in the various departments of his business until he was twenty-one years of age. On reaching his majority he was employed by his father on wages. He worked two years on the homestead farm, at Matters- town, and two years in Lykens Valley, at butchering, etc. In 1SG3 Mr. Row enlisted, at Harrisburg, in the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Colonel Jennings and Captain Bell. He par- ticipated in the battle of Gettysburg, and was wounded in the knee, the result of which was to lame him for life. He was discharged at the end of three months' service, but re-en- listed in the fall of 1863, in company F, Six- teenth Pennsylvania cavalry, under Colonel Robinson and Capt. J. H. Ressler. He was at Petersburg five days, and on account of braver}- in action was promoted to the rank of orderly to General Gregg. Mr. Row was at the surrender of General Lee, and was mustered out of service in 1865. He returned home and engaged in trailing in Lykens Valley for two years, after which he bought thirty-three acres of land and added twenty- two acres more, in Washington township. This farm he improved at an expense of §5,000. But Mr. Row became security for a friend, through which he sustained a loss of §4,000, and was forced to sell his farm which brought only §5,000. In 1800 he removed to Jefferson township and purchased eighty acres, the buildings on which lie remodeled and enlarged, and fitted the place for farm- ing and stock raising. Mr. Row was married, in Washington township, ( )ctober 23, 1 859. to Susan S. Martz, born in Upper Paxton township, Septem- ber 25, is 15. They have seven children: Jacob C., born October 27, 1860, operates in mines, Tower City. Schuylkill county, Pa.; Theodore and Charles, twins, born Novem- ber 9, 1862, deceased ; Ida A., born May 15, 1864, wife of Henry Harm an, Halifax town- ship ; Ira U., born January 11, 1867, deceased; Eve Jennie, born January 27, 1868, deceased ; Olive O., born April 12, 1869, deceased. Mrs. Row died December 28, 1870, in Washington township. The second wife of Mr. Row was Catherine R., daughter of David Matter, of Washington township, born in that township, in 1844. They have no children. Mr. Row is a Republican, served as supervisor of roads for two terms, and justice of the peace for two years. He belongs to Heln.er Post, G. A. R., at Lykens. Mr. and Mrs. Row are members of the Lutheran church, in which he has served as deacon and in other offices, and is Sunday- school superintendent and teacher. Mr. Row has led a busy and somewhat eventful life. He has met misfortunes with a brave and cheerful heart. His wife is a genial woman and a true helpmeet. They are sur- rounded by friends who honor them for their worth. Enders, Cornelius, farmer, stockman and mail carrier, was born in Jefferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 12, 1850. His father, John Enders, was a son of George Enders and brother of Dr. Levi Enders, of Williamstown, Pa. He was a farmer and married Caroline Paul, and had three chil- dren : Cornelius, Emma, who died young, and one who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. John Enders both died in 1860, when Corne- lius was three and a half years old. They were membersof the United Brethren church. Mr. Enders was a Republican. Cornelius Enders, after the loss of his parents, was reared by his grandfather. He attended the township schools during the winter and worked in summer on his grand- father's farm, until he was fourteen. For four years from that time he was employed in the mines. He then came to Jefferson township and worked on the farm and in saw mills for three years. He next rented a farm of one hundred and twenty-live acres for one year; then again went to mining in Schuylkill county, where he was employed in various mines for three years. For the two following years he kept a hotel at Dayton. Dauphin county, after which he worked six years in the Williamstown coal mines. Mr. Enders next bought a farm of one hundred and three acres in Wayne township, on which he buill a barn and made other im- provements, but sold the farm in a short 760 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA time and returned to Jefferson township. There he bought another farm of one hun- dred and four acres, built a fine barn, re- modeled the dwelling and put the place in first-class condition. He conducts a business of farming, stock raising and manufacturing shingles from his timber, which he makes profitable. He is industrious and enterpris- ing and displays business ability. Mr. Enders was married, in Jackson township, in Janu- ary, 1877, to Harriet, daughter of Simon and Mary (Michael) Smith, born in Jefferson township, November 12, 1858. They have had six children, of whom three are living: Harry, a school teacher, Nora, and Esther. Carrie, Floyd, and one infant all died young. Mr. Enders is a Republican. He has been school director for three years and advocates compulsory education and is deeply inter- ested in all educational matters. He is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. and Mrs. Enders are regarded as among the most intelligent and agreeable people of the community. Etzwiler, William H., blacksmith and general iron worker, was born in Jefferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 28, 1866. His great-grandfather, Daniel Etz- wiler, was killed by the Indians in Lykens Valley many years ago. Daniel Etzwiler, Jr., grandfather of William H., was a farmer and stockman in Lykens Valley, where he was born in 1800. He married Christina Smith. His son, Michael Etzwiler, father of William H, was born at Elizabethville, in the Lykens Valley, November 15, 1831. He attended school in Washington and Jefferson townships, and worked as a farm laborer until he was twenty-one years old. He then went to Hanover township and served an ap- prenticeship at the blacksmith's trade, then worked as journeyman, spending in all five years there. After that he returned to Jef- ferson township, where he passed the re- mainder of his life. He worked at his trade for thirty-five years and was patronized by all the surrounding country. He also culti- vated a small farm. Michael Etzwiler was married September 27, 1855, in Jackson township, to Catherine Bodner, born in Lykens township, March 12, 1838; daughter of Jacob and Mary (Sny- der) Bodner, of Jackson township. They have had nine children : Amanda, born June 16, 1856, wife of James W. Nelson, farmer and dairyman, of Mercer county, Pa.; Re- becca J., born February 4, 1858, wife of John C. Nelson, farmer, Mercer county ; Christina, born July 3, 1860, died August 31, 1860; Anna Sophia, born September 16, 1864, died August 20, 1866; William H; Nathaniel E., born January 3, 1869, carpenter, in Mercer county; Jacob F., born July 7, 1871, black- smith, with his brother William H; Simon, born January 14, 1875, died October 6, 1879, and Carrie E., born May 3, 1878, is at home. Mr. Etzwiler was first a Democrat, but his political views changing in later life, he be- came a Republican. He was a justice of the peace for twenty -five consecutive years; for several years he was a school director. He was a member of the Lutheran church, in which he was deacon, elder, treasurer and trustee, and superintendent of the Sunday- school. He died December 14, 1893. He was a good man, liked and honored by all who knew him. William H. Etzwiler attended school in Jefferson township and two sessions in Mercer county. In the latter county he worked two years as dairyman. After this he returned to Jefferson township and worked in his father's shop. In 1891 his father sold to him his interest in the shop and retired from business. He has since conducted the busi- ness with success. He was married, in Jack- son township, August 28, 1891, to Amelia Enterline, born in Wayne township, May 10, 1871. They had four children : Thomas G., born October 26, 1891 ; Emma R., July 12, 1892; Michael J., July 3, 1894, deceased, and Gertrude E., September 13, 1895. Mr. Etzwiler is a Republican. He is a school director, has been delegate to conven- tions, and clerk of elections, and has served in various township offices. He attends the Lutheran church and is a hard-working, up- right and intelligent man, enterprising and successful in business. He is genial in social intercourse and is esteemed for his many excellencies of character. Jacob F. Etzwiler, brother of William H, was married, in Fisherville, December 25, 1894, to Jennie G. Lehr, daughter of Emanuel and Isabella Lehr, of Enterline, Wayne township, Dauphin county, and to this union has been born one child, Carrie B., born June 18, 1895. He is election inspector, a Republican in political views, and attends the Lutheran church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 761 Rummi-x, John L., shoemaker and farmer, Jefferson township, was horn in Wurtemberg, ( rermany, December 12, 1822 ; son of George and Catherine Rummel, natives of Germany, and farmers by occupation, lie received his education in the schools of his native land and there also learned the trade of shoe- maker. In 1839 he came to this country, crossing the ocean on the sailing vessel " America," and landing at Baltimore after a voyage of fifty-six days. He settled at Har- risburg, where he worked at his trade for three years in the shop of a man named Ken tier, after which he worked one year at the furnace works at Clarksville, and then returned to Harrisburg and resumed work with his old employer. He remained here for three years, during which time he re- ceived an inheritance from Germany of §1,100 in money, and with this he bought a farm of one hundred and fifty-one acres in Jefferson township. This was timber land, which he proceeded to clear up, and on which he erected two houses and barns and other buildings. He also worked at his trade and traveled about as a journeyman. He was married, in Jefferson township, in 1844, by Esquire Jacob Davidson, to Mary Michael, born in that township August 23, 1819, and died November 10, 1855. Their children are: William, Catherine, Sarah, Amanda, Daniel, and John, deceased. Mr. Rummel is a liberal in politics, but in Na- tional and State matters votes with the Re- publican party. He is a member of the United Brethren church, but is a warm admirer of Martin Luther. Three years ago Mr. Rummel was attacked at his home by robbers, who supposed he was alone in the house. His life and property were saved by the heroism of his housekeeper, Miss Lizzie C. Warfield, who appeared on the scene at the moment the robbers had overpowered their victim. She shot one and put the rest to flight. In recognition of the fidelity and bravery of his deliverer he has provided in his will that she shall have a home with him as long as she desires to stay and shall have §1,000 from his estate. Securities and money to the value of §17,000 were concealed in the house at the time of the attack. the great-grandfather, was a native of Eng- land. Samuel, the grandfather, was a na- tive of Montgomery county, where he was engaged in farming. James B., the father, was also born in Montgomery count} 7 , and followed farming. He married Sarah A. Miller, of Germantown, Montgomery county. Their children are: Ann Eliza; Samuel S.; Mary A., deceased ; B. Franklin: John M., deceased ; Lewis, and Martha, deceased. The father was a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. He died on the homestead, and his wife died at Monterey, Berks county. Samuel S. received a fair education in the schools of Upper Providence township, Mont- gomery county. He learned the milling business in Chester county, where he spent several years in the grist mill, after which he operated a mill in Lykens Valley for three years, and also worked on the canal. In 1854 he bought a farm in Halifax town- ship, which he improved and cultivated for three years, and then sold it. He then bought one hundred and forty acres of land in Jefferson township, which he cleared and on which he made valuable improvements, and engaged in farming and stock raising. He attends the Lykens markets. He was married, in Powell's Valley, Halifax town- ship, in 1856, to Mary J. Baskin, of that township, daughter of Oliver and Eliza (Smith) Baskin, the father a well-known resident of the county, operating a farm, woolen factoiy and saw and grist mill. They had two children: Oliver B., manages the homestead, in the postoffice at Lykens, formerly a bookkeeper at Philadelphia, an estimable gentleman, not married, taking care of his parents in their old age; Annie E., single, at home, a lad}' of culture and re- finement, much interested in Sunday-school and church work. Mr. Horning is a Democrat in politics; was a tax collector and school teacher, and always much in- terested in educational matters. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Horning, Samuel S., farmer, Jefferson township, was born in Miltlin township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 1,1820. Michael, Shultz, Joshua, shoemaker, Carsonville, Pa., was born in Jefferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 20, 1859. John," the father, was born in Dauphin county and was a farmer in Jefferson township, where he still resides. He married Mary Snyder, a native of Jackson township, and they have 762 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA nine children : John; George; Annie, Mrs. Jacob Book; Joshua; Hannah, Mrs. George Shadow; Mary, Mrs. William Orth; Philo- mela, Nathaniel, and an infant, deceased. The mother died in Jefferson township in 1870. The father next married Levina Mil- ler, widow of George Hall, by whom he had four children : Theodore, Carson, David, and Morris. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of the Lutheran church. Joshua attended school in his native town- ship, and worked on the farm with his father until he became of age. He then worked as a farm laborer, and also took up the trade of shoemaking, at which he worked most of the time, at Carsonville. In 1880 he was married, in Jefferson township, to Katie Eyester, born in Schuylkill county, daughter of Daniel Eyester, a farmer of that county. Their children are : Emma, Har- vey, Edmund, Estella, and William, de- ceased. Mr. Shultz is a Democrat in his po- litical views, and is a member of the United Brethren church. LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP. Smith, Simon, farmer, Jefferson township' was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 23, 1825 ; son of John and Mary (Koppenheffer) Smith. The father was a blacksmith by occupation. In politics he was a Democrat and in religious views and fellowship a Lutheran. He and his wife both died in Washington township. Their children are Simon, Christina, and Errick, deceased. Simon attended the schools of his native township and learned the trade of car- penter. He followed this occupation for five years, after which he removed to Jefferson township and bought two hundred and fifty acres of land which he improved and culti- vated, where he has been for over fifty years engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married, in 1851, to Mary Michael, a native of Pennsylvania, born in June, 1832. Their children are: Rebecca, deceased ; Sarah, de- ceased ; Caroline, deceased ; Catherine, Mrs. Jacob Hoffman ; Mary T., wife of Peter Hoff- man ; Harriet, Mrs. C. Enders ; William M., deceased ; John A. .deceased ; Emma, deceased; Simon F., deceased ; Thomas L., Henry E., and one child died young. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics and was school di- rector and assessor, and was elected to the office of justice of the peace, but did not serve. In religious views and membership he is a Presbyterian. Brinser, Rev. S. H, Middletown, Pa., was born at his present home, February 3, 1846. The first of the Brinser family to settle in Pennsylvania was Christian Brinser, a native of Germany, He came to America and resided in what was then Lancas- ter county. April 10, 1761, he took out naturalization papers ; he was one of the pioneers of that county, where he lived until his death. His son, John Brinser, was born in Lancaster county in 1750, and in 1809 became the owner of the farm now occupied by Rev. S. H. Brinser, in Londonderry, town- then Derry township. He built the first house and improved the farm. He married Miss Anna Mary Gish. They belonged to the River Brethren. He died in 1820, aged seventy j'ears; his wife in May, 1846, aged eighty-eight years. His family consisted of Mathias ; John, died at the age of ninety- four ; Jacob, died at the age of sixty-two ; Abraham, died at the age of seventy-five, and two daughters, Annie, who married Johannes Wilhelm Berg, and Catherine, all of whom are deceased. Jacob was for many years a brick maker ; John manufactured grain cradles, and was well known ; Abraham was a farmer. Rev. Mathias Brinser was born May 10, 1795, on the present homestead of Rev. Solomon H. Brinser, and died in 1889. He had the ordinary education, and taught some of the early schools. He was a self- made man. He succeeded to his father's homestead, where he resided until his death. He was an active member of the River Brethren ; but in 1854 or 1855, he and his followers formed the United Zion's Chil- dren's church, which now numbers many ad- herents in Dauphin, Lancaster and Franklin counties. He was a minister in that church, and in politics a Republican! He was mar- ried, in 1821, to Miss Catherine Heisey, daughter of Peter Heisey, of Londonderry township. She survives her husband and resided with Rev. Solomon Brinser, and is now with Rev. Samuel Kieffer. They reared nine children : Susan, wife of Joseph Martin, of Londonderry township ; Eliza- beth, deceased, married Adam Metzger ; Catherine, wife of Rev. Samuel Kieffer, of Elizabeth town ; Fannie, wife of Isaac Brinser; Lydia, wife of Henry B. Kieffer, of Middle- town ; Rev. Solomon H; Mary, deceased, married Christian Wohlgemuth ; Nancy,, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 763 married Samuel GrofF; Daniel, who was a school teacher, died at the age twenty-one. Rev. Solomon H. Brinser received the ordinary education in the schools and at home, and taught school in Lancaster and Dauphin counties. He was married, Sep- tember 12, 1867, to Elizabeth, daughter of John B. and Catherine (Iiorst) Shearer. In 186S he bought the farm where he has since resided. In 1892 the Pennsylvania railroad abandoned the track through his farm. In 1869 he became identified with the United Zion's Children's church, and in 1879 he was ordained to the ministry, and has since been active in church work. He is Repub- lican in politics, and has served in township affairs. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Bank of Middle-town. He has nine chil- dren living: Harry, graduate of the Kutz- town Normal School, teaching in Lancaster county, Pa.; John, Mathias, Katie, Annie, Martin, Amos, Ira, and Edna Elizabeth, all at home; and two dead, Daniel and Ezra. The Metzger Family. — The first of the Metzger family to settle in Dauphin county was Jacob Metzger, a native of Germany, who resided first near Middletown, at that time in Lancaster county, and afterwards in Londonderry township, Dauphin count}', on the farms, part of which are now occupied by Henry and Adam Metzger. His son Jacob was born on the farm now occupied by Henry about 1756 or 1757. Jacob Metz- ger, Jr., married Margaret Brandt, a native of Cumberland county. They were mem- bers of the Dunkard church. They reared a large family ; their children were: David, Eva, Barbara, Joseph, Jacob, Martin, Eliza- beth, Esther, and Catherine. David Metzger was born in 1779. He re- ceived a good education for that period, and succeeded to his father's homestead, where he lived until his death. He was counted one of the foremost farmers of his day. He was a very methodical man, and always very careful and exact in his business transac- tions. He was a prominent member of the Dunkard church, and died in 1832. He married Miss Eva Rothrock, who died March 18, 1843. They reared eight children to maturity: Jacob, deceased ; Christiana, de- ceased, married Joseph Gingrich ; Margaret, Mrs. Joseph Gingrich, of Lower Swatara township, died April, 1896; Barbara, widow of John Meyers, and widow of Frederick Beck, of Lancaster county ; John, deceased ; Leah, Mrs. John Stout, of Hanover, Pa.; Henry, and Adam. Henry Metzger was born on his present homestead, September 17, 1827. He has always been engaged in farming, so that his life has not been one of unusual incidents and adventures. He has been industrious and enterprising in the management of his •farm, and has been able to meet all the de- mands which the community and his family have made upon him. In 1851 he married Miss Fannie Miller, daughter of David Mil- ler, of Lancaster county, Pa. They have four children : David M., farmer, of London- derry township, married Barbara Mumma, daughter of Christian Mumma; Joseph, of Elizabetbtown, Lancaster county, married Fanny Keyler ; Amanda, wife of John Rider, of Londonderry township: Emma, wife of Frank Hoffer, of Mt. Joy, Pa. Mr. Metzger is Republican in politics. He and his family are prominent in the Mennonite church. Adam Metzger, farmer, Middletown P. 0., was born on his present farm, January 8, 1830. He secured only a limited education in the schools, being obliged at the age of fourteen to leave home and seek a livelihood. He has always been engaged in farming. In 1851 he settled on tke farm known as the John Metzger farm, in Londonderry town- ship, where he resided for a few years. He afterwards purchased the farm he now owns and occupies. He has been very successful; his farm is universally considered one of the finest in the township. Every feature of the place displays the work of a master hand. Usefulness, comfort and beauty, all the essentials and adornments of farm work and farm life, are abundantly provided for under his skillful management. He has other business interests also. He was one of the original stockholders of the Middletown Car Works. In 1852 Mr. Metzger married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Matthias Brenser, of Londonderry township. She died Septem- ber 9, 1894. His family consists of four children: Millard, of Londonderry township. who married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Meckley, of Elizabethtown. and after her death married Miss Elizabeth Bierbower, of Dauphin county: Fannie, wife of David Ulrich, of Londonderry township; Martin, of Londonderry township, married Ruth, daughter of Abram Roth; John, of Royal- ton, and Solomon, died at the age of twenty- three. Mr. Metzger is independent in poli- 764 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA tics ; he has filled many township offices, and served as school director of his township for nine consecutive years. Ulmer, Jacob, was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 13, 1826. His early training and education were such as the ordinary schools and the average families afforded. He spent his whole life in the township, being absent only for short periods of time when duty and business called him elsewhere. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and made this his chief occupation. In connection with this trade he was also, in earlier life, engaged in manufacturing grain cradles, but the general introduction of farm machinery has placed this part of his occupation among the un- used arts. Mr. Ulmer was not deaf to the call of the President for volunteers during the war of the Rebellion. He enlisted in 1864, and served until the end of the war, and was honorabl y discharged. After his dis- charge from the army he returned to his home and resumed work at the carpenter's trade, which he continued to follow until his death, which occurred December 5, 1895. In 1848 he was married to Miss Nancy Espenshade, of Swatara township. They had ten chil- dren, seven of whom «re living : David, the eldest, born- July 18, 1853, Ellen, John, George, Adeline, Elizabeth, and Benjamin. Mr. Ulmer occupied the residence where he died since 1873. Mrs. Ulmer died June 4, 1887. Mr. Ulmer was a Republican in pol- itics, and served as constable of London- derry township for nearly thirty-one years. Books, Jonas, was born in Lower Swatara township. Dauphin county, Pa., January 4, 1842. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Ulrich) Books. Jacob Books, his grand- father, was born in Dauphin county. He died at the age of fifty-six years. He was the father of six children. John Books, the father of Jonas, was born in Derr.y township, in 1803. He married Elizabeth Ulrich, by whom he had ten children, five died in in- fancy, three died at old age, Levi, living near Rockville, Pa., and Jonas. The latter was reared and educated in his native place. He remained in his first home till he was ten years of age. In this time he had secured such training and preparation for the work of life as the common schools afforded, in connection with careful home instruction, He was then employed with farmers until seventeen years old, when he learned a trade, that of shoemaking. In 1862 he removed with his father's family to Susquehanna township, where he remained nine years, in various employments. In 1871 he moved to Steelton, where he was employed in the steel works for ten years. In 1881 he moved to Londonderry township, where he has since lived. In 1892, desiring to possess a a home of his own, he purchased the place where he now lives. While he has changed his place of residence a number of times, he has kept steadily employed and has always sought to make every change profitable and agreeable. He has everywhere been a useful citizen and a good neighbor. He has also met with the other ordinary experiences of life. He was married, in 1870, to Miss Esther Meyers, by whom he had four children : Elias W., married Miss Katherine Kinsey, daugh- ter of Samuel Kinsey; Mary Ann, Clara Esther, and Pierson M. His wife died in 1884. March 1, 1893, he married, for his second wife, Miss Amanda Felker, daughter of Joseph Felker, of Londonderry township. Holland, Thomas H., was born at Safe Harbor, Lancaster county, Pa., January 28, 1848. He is a son of Michael and Bridget (Sullivan) Holland. His father came from Lancaster county in 1854 and settled on what is known as Furnace Hill, Port Royal, now Royalton. He was an iron worker and worked for a number of years at the Cameron Furnace, of that place. In 1846 he married Miss Bridget Sullivan, a native of Ireland. They had ten childreu, all of whom are dead except two, Thomas, and Elizabeth, born November 8, 1858. He died in 1861, and his wife March 28, 1887. Thomas lived with his parents at Safe Harbor until he was six years old, and then removed with them, in 1854, to Royalton, where he has since resided. He acquired a good education in the public schools. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for twelve years. In 1883 he built the store in which he has carried on mer- cantile business up to the present time. In 1894 he was appointed postmaster of Royal- ton. He has filled the office of burgess and assessor of that town. He is treasurer of the Londonderry Building and Loan Associa- tion. He was married, December 29, 1886, to Mary E., daughter of William and Cath- erine Zimmerman, of Middletown, by whom he has four children : William Michael, born DAUPEIN COUNTY. 7G5 March 13, 1S88 ; Francis L., born March 4, 1890, died July 28, 1890; Catherine B., born June 17, 1891, and Carrie Elizabeth, born July 4, 1894, all of whom are living. Nissley, John H., was born in London- derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., Feb- ruary 10, 1857. He lias spent his whole life in his native township. When a boy he was sent to the public schools and had the oppor- tunity of acquiring all the intellectual train- ing and useful information that these schools could impart. Like other boys on the farm lie was always busy ; but the farm work was not permitted to interfere with school work. He made good improvement of the time and opportunity afforded him for preparing for the business of life. When he reached man- hood he was ready for its duties and respon- sibilities. Whatever may have been his desire to go abroad and see other places and people he did not grant it to any extent. He has found ample room for the exercise of his abilities at home. In addition to his over- seeing the farm, he is engaged in milling. He is one of the solid and useful men of the community. He is not prominent in poli- tics in the sense of seeking preferment to office. He votes with the Republican party ; he is a member of the United Brethren church. He was married, in 1880, to Miss Sarah, daughter of John Garrett, of Dauphin county. They have six children : David, born February 12,1882; Martin, born August 25, 1883 ; John, born February 7, 1887 ; Nor- man, born February 12, 1S89; Harvey, born May 27,1892; and Clayton, born July 25, 1894. Rkider, JacobS., farmer, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., July 13, 1842. He was reared in that county, and secured his education in the public schools and in the Millersville State Normal School. He qualified himself for the pro- fession of teaching, and had begun his work, and taught two terms in Lancaster county before the war. In 18G3 he enlisted in company C, Twenty-first Pennsylvania cav- alry, which had 182 in the line, and was corporal of his company. He saw very ac- tive service for nine months, being most of the time on detail duty, and engaged in skirmishing in West Virginia. At the end of his term of enlistment he was honorably discharged from the service, and returned to Lancaster county. He at first resumed his former occupation, and taught two terms in Lancaster county. He also taught ten con- secutive terms in Swatara, Londonderry and Derry townships, Dauphin county. In the meantime he was also engaged in farming. In 1870 he removed to Dauphin county, and purchased the farm he is at present occupy- ing. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Mary, daughter of Jacob Strickler, of Dauphin county, by whom he has three children : Morris S., married to Emma Baum, daugh- ter of Michael Baum, of Londonderry town- ship; Laura E., wife of F. Y. Muth, jeweler, of Hummelstown ; Ralph D., and George S., died at twelve years of age. In politics Mr. Reider is a Republican. He and his family are supporters of the United Brethren church. Demy, Simon S.,justice of the peace, Middle- town, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., April 24, 1849. He is a son of John and Ellen (Shreadley) Demy. His grandfather was a native of Germany, and was one of the early settlers of Dauphin county. His father was born in 1778, and followed the occupation of butcher through life. After his marriage he resided in Lower Swatara township. He afterwards moved to Centre county, Pa., where he re- mained a few years. Returning to Dauphin county, he resided in Londonderry township until his death, in 1878. His wife, the mother of Simon S., died in 1855. He had previously been married to a Miss Muchel- haney, by whom there is one child living, Henry, of Swatara township. By his second wife he had five children: Ellen, Mrs. Fred- erick Core, of Harrisburg ; Savilla, Mrs. Hiram Kelley, of Highspire ; Leah, wife of Jacob Alleman, of Oberlin ; Maria, Mrs. Simon Stark, of Lower Swatara township, and Simon S. He was a prominent member of the Lutheran church and a member of the choir. He was a Democrat in politics. Simon S. was reared and educated in Lower Swatara township. He learned the trade of carpenter and builder, which he has made his life occupation. In 1871 he mar- ried Miss Sarah, daughter of Elias Krepps, of Lower Swatara township, and settled in the home he now occupies. He has six children: John, married Agnes Shenk, and has one child, Susan : Mary, wife of John Espenshade, has one child, Elsie; Simon, Isaac, Samuel, and Abner. Mr. Demy is a Republican. He has filled nearly all the township offices. In 1892 he was elected 766 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA justice of the peace, which office he has since filled. He is a member of Lodge No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., of Harrisburg. He is a prominent member of Ebenezer United Brethren church, of Lower S watara township. He is the super- intendent of two Sunday-schools. Jacks, Levi, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 27, 1842. He is a son of Thomas and Joann (Dewitt) Jacks. His father was born in Lancaster county, near Columbia, in 1815. He was a farmer by occupation, came to Dauphin county when a young man, and was a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. He married Miss Joann Dewitt, of Dauphin county, whose parents died while she was very young. They had ten children, six of whom are living : Levi ; Sarah Ann, wife of George Buser, of Harrisburg; Thomas, married Miss Ann Hummel, of Hummelstown ; Jennie, wife of John Spidle, of Hummels- town ; Annie, wife of Christ Henry, of Roy- alton ; Andrew, married Miss Media Shoe- maker, of Hummelstown. The deceased chil- dren are : Mary, James, William and an infant. Levi attended the public schools and ac- quired a good education for that period. He was all the time as busy as all farmer boys must be. The days and hours for school were mingled with those of work ; for the stock must be cared for, and wood and water for the house must be provided. Amid a multiplicity of exacting demands upon time and strength the farmer's boy must use his earnest efforts to become intelligent, well informed, and educated for life's work. Levi found time for all duties, and none were neglected. He chose farming as his occupation for life, and is still engaged in it. It was a time of excitement in the country when he became old enough to have a voice in the government. Mr. Lincoln was candi- date for re-election to the presidency, and Levi cast his first vote for that great man. He has continued his connection with the Republican party as a voter. He holds the office of township auditor. He was married, October 1, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Abram and Eliza- beth (Nissley) Strickler, of Dauphin county. They had nine children, of whom six are living : Ida E., wife of Harry Christman, of Dauphin county ; Bertha A., living at home; Sherman S., Mabel J., Beulah P., and Laura May. Those deceased are: Franklin S., Minerva, and Milton. Gryder, Moses G., was born in Lebanon county, Pa., January 16, 1828. He is one of five children, all of whom are living. His father, Gottlieb T. Cryder, died in Lebanon county at the age of sixty-four years. Moses lived in that county until he was sixteen years old. He attended school regularly until ten years old, then only four or five months a year. His school days were well employed and he came to their end with a very fair education for the times. When he was fifteen, in 1843, he came to Londonderry township where he has since made his home, in what is now Royalton borough. He be- gan the active business of life as President Garfield, a boy on the canal. He continued to be employed as boatman on the canal for sixteen years, from 1838 to 1854. In the last named year he changed his occupation, be- coming engaged in sawing lumber. He was engaged from 1855 to 1883 in this and other pursuits, meanwhile getting ready for some more congenial business, and in 1880 he be- gan the grocery business, in which he is still engaged. In 1851 he was married to Miss Caroline, daughter of Thomas Dunn, of Lan- caster county. They have one child, J. Dunn Cryder, born August 11, 1853, who has been in the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for twenty years. In politics Mr. Cryder is independent. Foltz, John E., was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 31, 1830. He was the son of John and Cath- erine (Eby) Foltz. Christian Foltz, his grandfather, was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county, about 1787. He had seven children : Elizabeth, John, Susan, Polly, Katherine, Christian, and Christiana, all deceased. John Foltz, father of John E., was born in Londonderry township, Dau- phin county, Pa., August 16, 1792. He married Miss Catherine, daughter of Barbara Eby, of Dauphin county. They had eleven children, seven daughters and four sons : Barbara; Mary Ann, deceased; Catherine, Elizabeth, deceased ; Christiana; Susan, de- ceased; Christian, deceased; John E.; Samuel deceased ; James Monroe, deceased, and Sa- billa, deceased. John E., in 1837, when he was seven years old, moved to Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, where he lived until he was seventeen, and where he received the most of his educa- tion. In 1847 he went to Harrisburg, where he spent the next twelve years. He returned DAUPHIN COUNTY. 767 in March, 1859, to Elizabeth town, Lancaster county, and there lived until October, 1805. Since that date lie has lived in Londonderry township and in Royalton, where he now re- sides. The public schools in the several places in which his younger days were spent afforded him the opportunity of acquiring a very fair education. During the twelve years that he lived in Harrisburg he was for the most part employed in sawing lumber. On August 31, 1S64, he enlisted in the United States army for one year. He was a mem- ber of company E, Two Hundred and Third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He was honorably discharged June 27, 1865, and reached home July 3. The hearing of his left ear was entirely lost at the battle of Fort Fisher, January 14 and 15, 1S65. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company from May 1, 1861, to 1892, a period of over thirty-one years, with the exception of the one year's service in the army, as above stated. In connection with Thomas Hol- land and John Matthias, he suggested the organization of Royalton, and was active in carrying out the plan. He has held all the township offices, has been tax collector in Royalton since 1891, and has also served a term as burgess and treasurer of the bor- ough. He was married, September 14,1864, to Miss Frederica, daughter of Andrew Hon- nesy, a native of Germany. They have one child, Harry F. Foltz, born May 21, 1866; married Miss Annie Miller, July 3, 1887, and has one child, John E., born May 18, 1888. Mr. Harry F. Foltz is employed at the Middletown Pipe Works as overseer of the sticker blocks. Eplek, Jacob R., Londonderry township, was born where he now lives, March 31, 1846. His great-grandfather, Peter Epler, was a native of Germany, and was one of the old settlers of Berks county, Pa. He was the father of three sons: John, Christopher, and Abraham. John Epler was born in Berks county in 1774, and came to Dauphin county in 1812. He married Miss Barbara Mover, of Lancaster county, by whom he had ten children, all deceased: John, Eliza- beth, Jacob, Abraham, David, Daniel, Bar- bara, Mary, Christopher, and Jacob. Two of his sons were named Jacob. His son David M., father of Jacob R., was born in Lancaster county, December 2, 1810. He came to Londonderry with his parents in 1812, and acquired his education in the pub- lic schools. His mother died in 1820. In 1S26 he left home and began to work for himself. He was married, February 5, 1835, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Henry Roth- rock, of Dauphin county. They had these children : John Henry, Eliza Ann, Margaret, Mary, Barbara, Jacob, David, Abraham, Catherine, Lydia H., and Laura E. He was a farmer by occupation and took an active part in politics, in connection with the Re- publican party, and held many of the town- ship offices. He was for sixty years a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. He died Jan- uary 31, 1892, at the age of eighty-one years. Jacob R. attended the public schools, and acquired a good education. He lived at home until he became of age, in 1867, when he established a home of his own, and be- gan business for himself. He is a stock- holder in the Fanners' Bank, of Middle- town. He has been a director of the Lon- donderry Live Stock Insurance Company since its organization in 1887. He pur- chased the farm upon which he now lives in 1889. He is a Republican, and takes an ac- tive interest in politics; he has held many of the township offices. He and his family are connected with the Lutheran church of Elizabethtown. He was married, July 14, 1867, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Joshua and Barbara (Welker) Kaylor, of London- derry township. They have one child, Simon L. Epler, born August 26, 1867 ; liv- ing at home. Hoffman, Ephraim B., was born in Dauphin county, December 24, 1840. His father, Peter E. Hoffman, was born December 10, 1813. He was one of the early settlers of Dauphin count}'. He acquired an ordinary education ; he was a farmer and for a num- ber of years farmed on what is known as Duffy's island. He was a Republican and held many of the township offices. Pie mar- ried Elizabeth, a daughter of William Berg, a native of Germany. They had seven chil- dren, two of whom are living : John B., mar- ried Sylinda Lane, daughter of John Lane, of Dauphin county, died August 2, 1886; Ephraim B.; Anne, wife of Horace Strong, of Dauphin county; Barbara, died at the age of fourteen years; Jacob, died at the age of twelve years; Amanda, died at the age of thirteen months; and Elizabeth, died at the age of five years. Ephraim B. acquired his education in the public schools. He lived on the farm with 768 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA his father until he was twenty-five years of age. He has been employed by the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company since January 16, 1866. For twenty-four years he was con- ductor of the wreck train. On March 25, 1890, he lost his "left leg, and since that time has been employed by the company in the town as leverman. He built one of the first houses in what is now known as Royalton. He has taken an active interest in politics as a Republican. He and his family take a prominent part in church work in the Lu- theran church. He married, April 20,1865, Lydia B. Fink, daughter of Samuel and Re- becca (Burns) Fink, by whom he has had six children : Emma, born November 2, 1865, died at the age of twenty-one years ; William, born September 11, 1867, died February 24, 1871 ; Lizzie, born January 15, 1870, died September 9, 1871 ; Charles, born February 24, 1872, died at the age of sixteen years ; John, born Jaunary 1, 1874, living at home, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and Peter, born July 6, 1876, em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany. Miller, John E., was born in Germany, February 25, 1840 ; came to this country with his step-father in 1846 ; was educated in the public schools ; learned whip making, and worked at that trade for a number of years at York, Pa. On August 27, 1864, he enlisted in the army under Capt. John Weimer, of company A, Two Hundredth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He served in this company until June 28, 1865, when he was honorably discharged on ac- count of incurred disability. In 1870 he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as track walker, in which capacity he served until his death in 1883. He was one of the first settlers in what is now known as Royalton. He and his wife were both active members of the Lutheran church of Middle- town. He was married, October 17, 1864, to Miss Mary, daughter of Henry and Mary (Rickai'd) Andrews, of Elizabethtown, by whom he had eight children, all now living except one. They are: Harry Edwin, born March 20,1865, married Miss Rebecca Bailey, of Youngstown, Ohio, where they now live, and have one child, Jennie ; Annie Mary, born August 13, 1867, wife of Harry Foltz, of Royalton, has one child, John E.; John Franklin, born September 16, 1869, died August 24, 1870; Alice Louisa, born April 25, 1871, wife of Harry T. Kauffman, of Royalton ; Jennie E., born August 1, 1874, living at home; Charles A., born October 25, 1875, living at home, employed in the pipe works ; Edgar B., born January 7, 1879, living at home, and Daisy E., born March 27, 1881, living at home. Mr. Miller died October 17, 1883, of lung disease. Mathias, John, was born in York county, Pa., December 18, 1831. His grandparents had born to them a family of eight children : Peter, Henry, George, John, Jacob, Lena. Elizabeth, and Catharine, all of whom are deceased. Peter Mathias, his father, a son of John Mathias, who was a native of Ger- many and came at an early date to York county, was born there in 1800. He was a miller by occupation and acquired the ordi- nary education of that time. He married Henrietta Strine, of York county. They had six children : John ; Nassese, born Jan- uary 24, 1834, deceased ; Charles Henry, born November 24, 1836, deceased ; Susan, born December 26, 1837, deceased; Mary Ellen, born February 2, 1843, widow of Frederick Messenger, resides in York county; Sarah Jane, born December 10, 1845, wife of John Nanchtrup, living in the West. John Mathias lived with his parents in York county until he was eighteen years of age, in 1849, at which time the death of his father occurred. He had the usual oppor- tunities for securing an education afforded by the public schools of the time. He was engaged first in the business of a saw mill and afterwards for a number of years in mercantile business. In 1862 he enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Sixty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he served for nine months. In August, 1864, he enlisted for one year in company E, Ninth Pennsylvania cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He bas taken an active in- terest in politics. He is also much interested in church work and was for many years connected with the United Brethren church. He gave the lot on which the first chapel was built in what is now known as Royal- ton, in 1875. On the same lot the Liberal church was erected in 1893. He was mar- ried, September 8, 1850, to Henrietta, daugh- ter of Peter Repman, of York county. They had seven children : Elinor, born November 29, 1850, wife of Samuel Harvey, living at Canton, Ohio; Cyrus, born February 28, 1852, married Miss Emma France, by whom DAUPHIN COUNTY. 769 he had seven children, six of whom are liv- ing ; Morris, born April 5, 1854, married Clara Sides, has three children, lives in Can- ton, Ohio; Priscilla, born November 7,1857, wife of Joseph Myers, of York county, has one child : Mahala,born November 29, 1859, deceased ; Minerva, born January 31, 1862, wife of Kirk Snyder, of Royalton, has four children ; Sarah Ellen, born August 2G, 18G4, wife of Gamaliel Grove, of York county, has six children ; Henrietta, wife of John Mathias, died June 8, 1865. He was married to his second wife, Susanna Eichel- berger, widow of William Henry Eichelber- ger, February 27, 1860. They have had two children : Newton O, born December 27, 1867, died November 19, 1870, and Cas- per B., born October 11, 1870, married Eliz- abeth Cormely, has one child and resides in Royalton. Mrs. Mathias had born to her, by her pre- vious marriage with W. H. Eichelberger, five children : William Henry, who married Clara Moser and now resides in Royalton, they have three living children ; Charles Edward, single and resides in Arizona ; Emeline, wife of John Zimmerman, has two living children and resides in Middletown ; John B. McLellan, died at the age of fifteen years ; Alice Elizabeth, wife of George Cle- land, who have five living children and re- side in Royalton. William Henry Eichel- berger served in company G, Sixth Pennsyl- vania volunteers, during the Rebellion and was killed while nobly serving in defense of his country. Beard, Ammon W., was born at Fox Hill, Berks county, Pa., September 4, 1840. His father, Samuel Beard, was born in 1S03, in Berks county, where he lived until 1858, when he came to Dauphin county. He had only a limited education. He was a black- smith and worked at this trade for the Read- ing Railroad Company. He was a Repub- lican and took an active pari in politics. He married Hannah Rhodes, of Berks county ,• by whom lie had eleven children : Mark J., married I latherine Sides, of Dauphin county ; Eliza, wife of Jacob L. Rehner, of Royalton : Ammon W.: Catherine, wife of Cyrus Dur- borow, of Falmouth, Lancaster county. Pa.; Samuel G., married Margaret Barnes, of Steel ton ; Hannah, wife of Isaac Rank, of Lebanon county; Harmon T.. married Miss Millie Weymcr, of Harrisburg; Titus, died at the age of eleven years; Henry, died aged twenty-one years ; George, died aged twenty- three years ; William, died at the age of fifty 7 years. William and George served in the late war, in the Fifty-third regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers. Ammon W. came to Middletown in 1858. He acquired a good education in the schools at Pottstown, Pa. He learned the trade of blacksmith. He has worked at this trade and has also followed carpentry and boat building for a number of years. He was foreman in the wood-working department of the Middletown Car Works for four years. He has been employed in the milk business for the last four years. He was, at one time, a member of Lodge No. 68, K. of P., in Middletown, and of the Order of United American Mechanics. At the present time he is a member of the Poketo Tribe, No. 315, I. 0. R. M., of Middletown. He takes an active part in the operations of the Re- publican party. He was married, July IS, 1861, to Miss Mary Ann Knerr, stepdaughter of John Springer, by whom he has eight children : Rebecca, wife of Jacob P. Dough- erty, of Royalton ; Charles F., married Miss Maria, daughter of Joseph and Lydia Meyers Peters, of Middletown ; Samuel H., Isaac, Otis, Sophia, Nellie, and Edna, all at home. He has occupied his present home, in what is now known as Royalton, since 1861. In 1892 he was elected justice of the peace, which office he has since filled. He is also super- visor of Rovalton. Diehn, Henry, Royalton, was born in Penn township, Lancaster county, April 30, 182S. His father, John Diehn, son of Philip Diehn, was born in Warwick township, Lan- caster county, August 5, 1795. He died August 19, 1S73. He was a farmer, and in politics a Republican. He was an active member in the White Oak Lutheran church. He married Miss Sarah Seitzinger, daughter of Michael Seitzinger, of Berks county. Pa. They had five children : Eliza, born Septem- ber 5, 1820, wife of Abraham Dobner, of Penn township. Lancaster county : Leonard, born September 19, 1822, died November 27,1876; Sarah Ann, horn April 28,1826, wife of David Smith, of Penn township. Lan- caster county : Henry: Priscilla. horn Octo- ber 21, 1834, wife of Christopher Eversole, of Elizabethtowu, Lancaster county, died December 19, 1863. The father died August 19, 1873, and the mother October 17, 1865. Henry lived in Lancaster county until 770 BIO GRA PHICAL EN CYGL OPEDIA 1867. He was educated in the White Oak school in that county. He chose farming as his occupation, and was engaged in that pur- suit until he was nearly thirty-five years of age. In 1867 he came to Dauphin county, to what is now Royalton, and purchased the home where he has since lived. When he came to this county he changed his voca- tion, finding employment with the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company, and has con- tinued to serve that corporation up to the present time. For twenty-four years he worked on the wreck train. For the past four years he has been employed by the company as gateman at the Union street crossing in Middletown. He is a Republi- can. As a member of the Lutheran church he takes an active interest in all church work. He was married, in Lancaster county, August, 1857, to Miss Julia Ann Leightner, daughter of Andrew and Ellen (McGomery) Leightner, of York county, by whom he had three children, who were reared to maturity : Leonard H, born December 28, 1858, mar- ried Miss Annie Federoh, of Highspire, by whom he has two children, Mary, and Julia, living in Baltimore, Md.; Sarah Ellen, born October 18, 1862, wife of William Andrews, of Middletown ; Elias Grant, born December 26, 1867, married, and has a famiby of four children; lives in Philadelphia and is em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany. Brinsee, Solomon O, was born in Dau- phin county, Pa., February 21, 1832. His father, John Brinser, was born in the same county, in 1782, died September 17, 1875. He acquired his education in the public schools. His political opinions were Republican. In 1820 he began the manufacture of grain cradles, and made the first implement of the kind ever produced in Dauphin county. He continued in this business for many years, and is succeeded in it by his sons, who still carry it on. He married Mary Carper, \>y whom he had eleven children : Jacob, John, Samuel, Joseph, Jonas, Abraham, Matthias, Solomon O, Betsey, Katie, and Nancy. John, Samuel, Betsey and Nancy are deceased. Solomon C. was educated in the schools of Dauphin county. He. inherited the me- chanical tastes and talents of his father, and naturally chose manufacturing as his life employment. He was also of an inventive turn of mind ; he invented and manufac- tured the first wheel rake made and used in this county, and its manufacture became the business which occupied him from 1855 to 1868. He then turned his attention to the manufacture of woolen goods and carpets, and conducted that enterprise until 1880. Since that time he has been engaged in the manufacture of the celebrated Standard Corn Meal, made by a process of his own in- vention, which has reached an enormous sale throughout the county, one dealer alone selling more than a thousand bushels per season. He also manufactures sawed chest- nut shingles. He was married, in 1856, to Miss Barbara, daughter of John Ruth. They have had ten children, nine of whom are living: Al- bert, born November 30, 1858, married Miss Maggie Shope, has one child ; Clara, born April 18, 1860, wife of John Vance, of Lon- donderry township ; Mary, born November 3, 1861, married Aaron Coble, of London- derry township, has three children; Harry, born April 8, 1865, married Miss Lizzie Tennis, has three children ; Emma, born August 10, 1867, married Sadoc Shope, has one child; Ida, born December 10, 1869, married Joseph Mumma, has two children ; Katie, born January 18, 1872, died August 25, 1879 ; Solomon, Jr., born July 27, 1874, and John, born December 22, 1876, both in the milling business with their father, and unmarried; Ruth, born January 27, 1880, at home. Baum, Michael S., miller and ice dealer, was born in Dauphin count}', Pa., August 5, 1845. His grandfather, John Baum, was born in Lancaster county, and was a farmer. He married a Miss Baum. Their children were five in number: Michael, Benjamin, Martha and Sarah, both deceased, and Daniel. He came to Dauphin county at an early date and purchased the Locust Grove Hotel, near Oberlin, which he carried on for many years. Michael Baum, father of Michael S., was born in January, 1811. He was educated in the public schools and when a young man learned the business of milling, which he followed for about twenty-five years ; he after- wards engaged in farming. He took an ac- tive part in politics in connection with the Republican party. In 1832 he married Sarah, daughter of George Smith , of Dauphin county, by whom he had eight children : John, mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Reider ; Samuel, married Miss Elizabeth Stookey ; DAUPHIN COUNTY. 771 Sarah, wife of John Cassel ; Michael S. ; George, deceased ; Isaac, died at the age of eight years ; Ann, wife of George Bell ; Mary, married first to John Besehover, the second time to William Umherger. Michael S. received his education in the public schools of this county. He learned the milling business when a young man, and has continued it up to the present time. He is also a dealer in ice. In 1S66 he married Miss Susan, daughter of Joseph and Cordelia (Smith) Keeper, of Dauphin county. They have eight children, seven of whom are liv- ing: Joseph, born May 18, 1868, married Jennie Plouse, of Hummelstown, has one child; Simon Michael, born October 2S, 1870, married Miss Barbara Hoffer, of Dauphin county, has one child ; Cordelia, born July 28, 1872, died January 27,1874; Sarah Ann, born June 14, 1873, wife of Harry Strickler, of Clifton, has one child; Emma, born Sep- tember 23, 1875, wife of Morris Reider, son of Jacob Reider ; Homer, born August 14, 1877, living at home ; Harvey, born March 3, 1880, living at home; Susan, born Novem- ber 2, 1882, living at home. Rutherford, John M., Royalton, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., November 17, 1857. He is a son of Samuel Rutherford, a native of Dauphin count}', and Elizabeth (Minuich) Rutherford, of Lancaster county. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was suffocated in a well in Lancaster county in 1860. These parents had five children : Frank, killed on the Pennsylvania railroad while in the employment of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company ; Eliza, Samuel, David, and John M. John M. received his education in the schools of Lancaster county. He was engaged in farming until 1875, when he became an apprentice to James Ruther- ford to learn stoncmasonry. After serving his apprenticeship he worked at his trade for some years. In 1S81 lie was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and held his position for four years. In 188.5- he managed the Farmers' Hotel at High- spire, Pa. After this he was employed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company, at Steel- ton, for two years, and for the next two years at the rolling mill at Ilarrisburg. In 1890 lie located at Middletown, where lie was en- gaged with the American Tube and Iron Company, and was also contraelor for stone work for one year. He was then employed in the store of M. II. Hartman for a year. after which he engaged in the baking busi- ness. He then returned to Mr. Hartman's store, which he afterwards left for the dry goods store of Mrs. Fairman. He then re- moved to Royalton, where he has since car- ried on a general mercantile business. He is a member of the Junior Order of Ameri- can Mechanics at Royalton, and of the Senior Order at Middletown. In 1878 he married Miss Lizzie, daughter of John Nunnemacher, of Lancaster county. They have had six children : John, Samuel, deceased, Mary. Frank A., William, and Joseph. Brinser, Simon, Middletown, Pa., was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 10, 1866 ; son of Peter Brinser. He acquired his education in the public schools and engaged in grain and truck farming, in which he has been continuously employed. In his political views he is a Republican. He and his family are mem- bers of the United Zion Children's church. Mr. Brinser was married, March 15, 1885, to Miss Maggie Beaver, daughter of William L. Beaver, of Dauphin county, by whom he has four children: William, born February 3, 18S6; Charit}', born March 7, 1887; Annie, born March 20, 1S94 ; Maggie, born March 31, 1890, and died July 9, 1890. Brinser, E. C, Middletown, Pa., was born at Bachmansville, Pa., November 13, 1843; son of John C. Brinser. He attended the school of his native place and was engaged in farming until he was twenty-five years of age. He then taught in the public schools for six terms in Londonderry township and in Lancaster county, after which he suc- ceeded his uncle, Mathias Brinser, in the manufacturing of the celebrated Brinser grain cradles and scythe snaths, in which he continued for some years, and during the past eight years has been engaged in farm- ing and fruit raising, which lie carries on extensively. In 1870 he married Miss Caro- line K. Deckard, daughter of Israel Deck- ard, of Middletown, by whom lie has four- teen children, who are all living: Nancy, born April 15, 1870, wife of Edward Mun- burg. of Middletown, and they have one child ; Zeruah, born September 6, 1872, wife of Albert Good, of Londonderry township, and they have one child : Harry D., born November 30, 1873; John Wesley, born Au- gust 3, 1N75 : Mary I.), and Barbara, twins, born August 26, 1^77: Bertha, born April 772 BIO Git A PMIGAL ENCYCL OPED I A 10, 1880 ; Oscar, born June 18, 1882 ; Carrie, born June 28, 1884: Marion, born January 24, 1886 ; Blanche, born September 18, 1887 ; Florence, born September 12. 1889 ; Grace, born February 11, 1892; Helen, born April 30, 1894. Mr. Brinser and his family are connected with the United Brethren church. Brinser, Jonas C, was born in London- derry township, June, 1828, where he has spent his entire life, with the exception of two years. He attended the local schools and acquired a good business education. For about four years he was engaged in a general mercantile business, after which he became interested in the manufacture of the celebrated Brinser grain cradles. Mr. Brinser has taken an active part in political affairs and is a member of the Republican party. He served as justice of the peace for ten years. In 1854 he was married to Miss Lydia Weaver, daughter of George Weaver, of Lancaster county. They have had eight children, four of whom are living: Dudley, married Miss Kate Snyder; Julia Ann, unmarried; Burd, married Miss Annie Rider, of Harrisburg ; Alice, wife of Albert Foetz, of Londonderry township. Beates, Edward K., farmer, Londonderry township, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Novem- ber 17, 1852; son of F. W. and Sophia (Kel- ler) Beates. The father was a son of William Beates and was born and reared in Lancaster county. His wife was a native of the same county and was a daughter of Adam Keller. They had seven children, of whom five are living : William A., living in Ohio ; Anna M.; James F., living at Salt Lake City, Utah ; Louisa C, and Edward K. In 1859 the parents came to Londonderry township, Dauphin county, where they now reside. Edward K. lived in his native place until he was seven 3'ears of age, when he came to Dauphin county witli his parents and settled in Londonderry township, where he attended the public schools and also was one term at the State Normal School. His occupation is farming. In politics he is a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. Bond, S. Weidler, farmer, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 27, 1835; son of John and Eliza (Weidler) Bond, natives of Lancaster county. The father was a farmer by occupation and was considered one of the most prominent farmers of that period. His wife died in Lancaster county. They were members of the Lutheran church, in which Mr. Bond held the office of deacon. S. Weidler was married, in Lancaster county, Pa., December 27, 1857, to Miss Susan Hess, daughter of Jacob Hess. In 1864 he moved to Stark county, Ohio, where he was engaged in farm- ing until 1872 or 1873, when he returned to Dauphin county and purchased his pres- ent farm in Londonderry township, where he has since resided. His wife died in March, 1884. He was married, secondly, in May, 1886, to Mrs. Anna Landis, daughter of David Sumny, of Londonderry township. His children by his first wife are : Ada E., Mrs. John Grove, died December 3, 1881, they have one child, Laura ; Alvin H, of Lower Swatara township, married Mary Strickler ; Alice M., Mrs. Harry Gingrich, of Lower Swatara township, who has three children, Mary, Edith, and Florence; Arva B., deceased, married Mary Gingerich, and they have two children, Ada and Katie; John H, Middletown, coachmaker, married Katie Chubb, and they have one child, Alice; Milton H, Oberlin, married Anna Straub ; William B., at home. In his poli- tics Mr. Bond is a Republican. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Connely, James, Royalton, Pa., was born in Ireland, May 16, 1842 ; son of John Con- nely. The father was a native of Ireland and spent his life in his native land. He married Miss Joanna Murphey, by whom he reared three children : Matthew, Martin and James. Martin was a soldier in the English army during the Crimean war, and after twelve years service returned to Ireland, and later removed to England, where he died. Matthew died of consumption in his native land. James acquired his education in the par- ish schools of his native country. He was married, June 24, 1861, to Miss Ann O'Con- nor, daughter of John and Nancy (Byrn) O'Connor, and to them were born six chil- dren : Joanna, born in Ireland, wife of Will- iam Manning, of Royalton, Pa., and they have four sons : John, William, James, and Joseph ; Matthew, born in Ireland, died on the voyage to America and is buried at sea ; Fannie, born in Ireland, died at Royalton, Pa.; Mary, died at Royalton, Pa.; Lizzie, wife of B. Mathias, of Royalton, and they had one child, Maud V.; John, born March «l. ilJl Joseph, Susan, and Samuel. C. L. Garver acquired his education in the schools of Londonderry township, which he attended until he was sixteen years of age. In his earlier life he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and in 1875 he began farming, which has since been his occupation. In 1876 he purchased the farm on which he has since had his resi- dence. He takes an active interest in politicsjiu connection with the Republican party, and has held many of the township offices. He and his family attend the United Brethren church. In 1862 he was married to Miss Catherine Bunser, daughter of John and Mary (Barber) Bunser, of Londonderry town- ship, by whom he has six children, of whom five are living : Albert B., married Miss Mary Bowser, daughter of Benjamin Bowser, and they have two children living; John, married Ellen Moyer, living at Conoy, Pa., and they have three children ; Harry B., school teacher at Royalton, living at home,un- married ; Susan, wife of David Brandt, and they have four children; Annie and Katie, twins — Katie died at the age of seven, Annie living at home. Garver, Joseph L.,Londonderry township, was born on the old Garver farm, in London- derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., Sep- tember 3, 1840 ; son of Christian Garver, Jr. The grandfather, Christian Garver, Sr., was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county. He came to the county about 1805 and located on what came to be known as the old Garver homestead, where he lived until his death in 1848. He had nine chil- dren : John, Jacob, David, Samuel, Chris- tian, Nancy, Mary, Fanny, and one child not named. Christian Garver, Jr., father of Jo- seph L., was born on the old homestead in 1813. He acquired a good education for that period and became a farmer, and fol- lowed the occupation through life. He was an active member of the United Brethren church. His wife was Miss Susan Lord, daughter of William Lord, of Lebanon county, and they had five children : Eliza- beth, John, Christian, Joseph, and Susan, who are all living excepting Elizabeth, who died in the fall of 1875. Joseph L. lived on the home farm until he was nineteen years of age, after which he engaged in farming on his own account and has made this his DAUPHIN COUNTY. Ill occupation. In 1867 he was married to Miss Mary C. Bunser, daughter of Rev. John Bunser, of Londonderry township. Mr. Garver is a Republican in politics, and is an active member of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Garver is a member of the United Zion's Children's church. They have one child, Harry B., born February 15, 1870. He was graduated from the State Normal School at Millersville, July 3, 1890, since which time he has been engaged in teaching in the public schools. Gingirich, Jacob, farmer, Middletown, Pa., was born on the Nissley farm in Lon- donderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 16, 1840 ; son of Jonas and Christina (Metzger) Gingirich. The first of the family to settle in the county, so far as known, was David Gingirich, who is buried in the grave- yard on the present Guyer farm. His chil- dren were : Jonas, John, Daniel, David. Dan- iel settled in Illinois, and died there. John died on the homestead. David settled in Lancaster county, Pa., near Elizabeth town, where he died. Martha married George Wyman, and died in Londondeny township. Barbara, married a Mr. Sheeley, and lives in the West. Jonas, father of Jacob M., was born on the homestead in 1811, and died in 1844. He was a farmer. His religious fellowship was with the United Brethren, and in politics he was a Whig. His wife was born in 1809, and died in 1892. They had four children, two of whom are living : Jacob M. and Leah, wife of David Espen- stoch, of Londondeny township. Jacob M. received only a limited education. His father died when he was four years old, and he was reared among strangers and be- came a farmer. In 1867 he married Elizabeth Wagner, daughter of John Wagner, of Lon- donderry township. Their children are: Simon W., born in I860, married Carrie Whitmer, daughter of David Whitmer, and they have one child, Lizzie ; David W., born in 1871, married Miss Mary Rife, daughter of John Rife, of Londonderry township. Mr. Gingirich settled on his present farm in 1865, and farmed on the shares for one year, and then purchased the farm. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Bank, and is one of the or- ganizers and a director of the Middletown Market Company. In politics he is a Re- publican. He attends the United Brethren chinch, of which he is a liberal supporter. Hite, J. C, Royalton, Pa., was born in Deny township, Dauphin county, Pa., Oc- tober 9, 1S49 ; son of Henry and Elvira (Coley) Hite, natives of Dauphin county. The lather was a farmer by occupation and reared nine children : Katie, wife of James A.Knighton.of Harrisburg; Jacob, deceased; Annie, wife of Jacob Espinshader, deceased ; J. C; Emanuel, married Miss Lydia Hamil- ton, and they have four children, Steelton, Pa.; Harry, living in Edgar county, 111.; Jerome, deceased ; Gabriel, deceased; James, married Mrs. Susan Oaks, living in Hanover township. John C. acquired his education in the public schools and at the academy at Pal- myra. When a young man he was engaged in farming and at the age of eighteen years began teaching school in the winter mouths and has been engaged in that occupation since 1867, with the exception of three years, during which he was in the insurance busi- ness. In 18S2 he moved to Royalton, from the Round Top mountain, where he has since taught school, with the exception of two years. He is active in political matters in connection with the Republican party. In 1890 he was elected to the office of jus- tice of the peace, which he has filled up to the present, his term of office expiring in May, 1896. Mr. Hite was married, in 1871, to Miss Mary Aungst, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Shakespeare) Aungst, of Dauphin county, who died in June, 1887. Their children are: Oliver R., Ada V., Ezra E., Mazie E., Lizzie N., Mable C. and Annie May, deceased. Kinsey, Samuel, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., August 11, 1821; son of Jacob Kinse} r . The father was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county. He was born and reared in Lan- caster county, came to Dauphin county in 1822, and located on the farm now owned by Joseph Martin. He received his educa- tion in the Lancaster county schools and learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed until he came to Dauphin county, where he engaged in farming. He held independent views in politics and was not connected with any party. His religious faith brought him into fellowship with the Dunkard church. Mr. Kinsey married Mary Caos, by whom he had thirteen children : Barbara, Nancy, Sallie, David, John, Jacob, 778 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENGYGL OP EDI A Christian, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Cathe- rine, Susan, and Margaret. Samuel, when very young, came with his parents to Dauphin county and attended the common schools. He has always been a hard-working and industrious man, and for a number of years was engaged in butcher- ing. He has been the superintendent and sexton of the Hillsdale cemetery for over forty years, during which time he has buried over three hundred bodies in this beautiful ground. In politics he is a Republican, and himself and family are connected with the United Brethren church. Mr. Kinsey was married, in 1847, to Miss Margaret May, daughter of Philip and Susan (Miller) May, of Dauphin county, by whom he has nine children : David, Sarah Ann, Fanny, Eliza- beth, Margaret, Barbara, Mary, Eli, and Katie. In 1860 he purchased the farm where he now resides. Longenecker, Christian R., farmer, Mid- dletown,Pa., was born in Londonderry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., December 17, 1862; son of John S., and Margaret (Peck) Longenecker, of Harrisburg, Pa. He re- ceived his education in the public schools and was engaged in teaching in London- derry township for several years. Later he took up farming, which has since been his occupation. In the spring of 1888 he pur- chased his present farm of one hundred and eighty-three acres, where he has had his residence since that time. He was married, in 1886, to Miss Alice Ging- rich, daughter of Christian Gingrich, of Lower Swatara township, and later of Lon- donderry township. They have one child, Harry, born October 7, 1895. In politics Mr. Longenecker is a Republican. His wife is a member of the United Brethren church. Martin, Joseph E., farmer, Middletown, Pa., was born in Derry township, now Cone- wago township, Dauphin county, Pa., Feb- ruary 21, 1832 ; son of Henry Martin, native of Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa., who moved from Lancaster county to Derry township, Dauphin county, about 1831. He married Miss Catherine Eshelman, of Dau- phin county. In 1843 he moved into Lon- donderry township and settled near Red- seeker's Mill, where he died in 1860. His wife is also deceased. They were members of the Dunkard church and were actively interested in all church work. Their chil- dren are : Mary, not married, living at Elizabethtown ; Joseph E.; Barbara, de- ceased ; and Henry, resides in Oklahoma. Joseph E. received his education in the public schools of his native township and became a farmer. He was married, in 1856, to Susan, daughter of Rev. Mathias and Catherine (Heisy) Brinser. In 1857 he settled on the farm on which he has since resided. In political matters he is an ac- tive Republican, and has served as township auditor for the past six years. His family consisted of one daughter and three sons : Fannie, wife of Theo. Laverty, Middletown ; Samuel, at home, married Mary Horst, of Lancaster county ; Abraham L. B., Harris- burg, Pa., clerk for Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, married Ellen Hersey, of Lancaster county; Joseph B., Middletown, school teacher at Royalton, Pa., married Myra Deal, of Lancaster county. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of the Zion's Children's church. Nissley, Jacob, Middletown, Pa., was born on the James Young farm, in Swatara town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., March 14, 1825; son of John Nissley, Jr. The grandfather, John Nissley, Si\, was born in Derry town- ship. He had three children : John, Samuel, and Catherine. John Nissley, Jr., the father of Jacob, married Miss Lizzie Roup, daugh- ter of Christian Roup, of Swatara township, by whom he had eight children : Betsy, Liz- zie, Sarah, Leah, Samuel, Jacob, John, and Martin. Jacob Nissley attended the schools of his native township, and remained at work on his father's farm for a number of years. After marriage he moved on to his his father's farm, where he remained for five years, having succeeded to the ownership. At the end of this time he sold the farm to James Young, since which time he has lived, in the locality in which he now resides. He married Miss Catherine Horst, daughter of John Horst, of Swatara township, and they have had eleven children, of whom eight are living : Fannie, Emma, Mary, John, Jacob, Samuel, Ellen, Annie ; Martin, deceased ; Catherine, deceased, and Lizzie, deceased. In his politics Mr. Nissley is a Republican, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 779 has held the office of supervisor for three years, and also that of school director. He is a member of Zion's Children's church. At one time Mr. Nissley was engaged in the mill- ing business, and built the Irvin mine mill, near where he now lives. Shoop, John, carpenter, Royalton, Pa., was born in West Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., September 25, 1825; son of Samuel Shoop and Catherine (Hoover) Shoop. The father was an early settler of Dauphin county, and reared thirteen chil- dren, of whom two are living: John and George,' a resident of Dauphin county. John was reared in his native township and at- tended the country schools until he was seventeen years of age, at which age he learned the carpenter trade, and has since followed that occupation. He lived in West Hanover township until 1884, and then re- moved to what is now known as Royalton. In 1847 he married Sarah Long, daughter of George Long, by whom he had three chil- dren, of whom one is living, George, born in 1854, at Rockville, Dauphin count)', where he is now living. Mr. Shoop is in fellow- ship with the United Brethren church. Peck, Levi N., farmer, Middletown, Pa. was born on his present homestead, July 23, 1860; son of Christian and Anna (Nissley) Peck. The father was born near Marietta, Lancaster count}', Pa., in 1842 or 1843 ; the mother is a daughter of Jacob C. Nissley, of Londonderry township. After marriage the father settled on the farm now owned and occupied by his son, Levi N., where he lived until 1887, when he returned to Marietta, Pa., which is his present residence. His wife died April 1, 1881. For his second wife he married Miss Ella Gest. By his first wife he had four children : Levi N.; Emma, Mrs. John Ober, of Elizabethtown, Pa.; Barbara, wife of Aaron Booser,Steelton, Pa.; and Jacob, with his brother Levi. Mr. Peck is a mem- ber of the Democratic party, with indepen- dent proclivities, and has served as school director and as supervisor of the township. He is a member of the United Zion's Chil- dren's church. Levi N. received his education in the town- ship schools. He was married, December 9, 1882, to Miss Mary Foltz, daughter of John Foltz, of Deodate, Conewago township. A fter his marriage he settled on the farm, where he now lives. He is a stockholder in the Farm- ers' Bank of Middletown. h\ politics he is a Republican and lias served as school di- rector for six years. His children are : Ella, Edith, Anna, Floy, and Christian. His brother Jacob was born on his present farm, June 21, 1873, and is a farmer by occupa- tion. Reipf, Jacob L., was born on the farm on which he now lives in Londonderry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., October 20, 1816; son of John Reiff, Jr. John Reiff, the grand- father, was a native of Dauphin county and a resident of Londonderry township, where he died. He was the father of eight chil- dren. John Reiff, the father of Jacob L., was born in Londonderry township in 1780, where he lived until his death in 1822. He acquired a good education for that time and was an active church member. He married Miss Fanny Riser, by whom he had four children : Peter, died at the age of twenty- one years ; Elizabeth, wife of John Kop, of Lancaster county ; Jacob L., and John, mar- ried Miss Barbara Gingerich, of London- derry township. Jacob L. was busily engaged in farming up to 1880, when he retired from active work, but is still living on his farm and has an oversight of all the farmer's operations. He is a Republican in politics, while in re- ligious faith and profession he is connected with the Dunkard church. In 1840 he was married to Miss Fanny Nissley, daughter of Martin Nissley, of Dauphin county, by whom lie had six children : Elizabeth, wife of Abram Guyer ; John N., married Miss Mar)' Ulch, of Dauphin county ; Martin, died in 1869, aged twenty-four years, buried in Guyer's cemetery ; Catherine, wife of George Guyer ; Jacob, died October 9, 1876, aged twenty-five years, and Fanny, living at home Rife, J. N., Middletown, Pa., was born on the old homestead, January 31, 1845. He acquired his education in the public school and became a farmer. In 1S70 he moved to the place on which he now has his resi- dence. In his political sentiments Mr. Bile is a Republican. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Mary E. Ulrich, daughter of Adam Ulrich, of Swatara township, and to them there have been born two children : Mamie N., wife of David W. Gingrich, and Katie W., died July 7, 1892, aged fourteen years, and is buried at the Hillsdale cemetery. 780 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Smith, Jacob, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., December 3, 1805. He was reared and educated in his native county and learned the trade of cabinet maker. In 1834 he removed to Dauphin county and settled on the place where he now resides. He has followed his occupa- tion of cabinet making, and has also been engaged in undertaking. In his earlier life he was active in political matters, and is a member of the Republican party. For a term of years he served as supervisor of the township. Although advanced in years he still maintains an active membership in the Lutheran church, and is interested in the spiritual and benevolent works of his de- nomination. Mr. Smith was married in 1832 to Elizabeth Russell, of Londonderry township. Their children are: Mary, died July 8, 1841, aged nine years ; Sarah, wife of John Wersoll, of Dauphin county ; Chris- tina, wife of Jacob Wanamaker, of London- derry township ; Elizabeth, unmarried, and lives with her father ; Henry, died January 5, 1845, aged five years. Mrs. Smith died in March, 1863. Mr. Smith, at ninety years of age, is in good health and is able to cut wood and do much work around his home. Booser, Epheaim, was born in London- derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., Octo- ber 7, 1842 ; son of Jacob Bouser. Henry Booser, the grandfather of Ephraim, was born in Switzerland, and was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county. He married Miss Goss, a native of America, by whom he had five children : Henry, John, Benjamin, Jacob and Barbara, all of whom are deceased. Jacob Booser, the father of Ephraim, was born in Londonderry township, in 1797, where he spent his entire life on the old homestead. He acquired a good educa- tion in the public schools and engaged in teaching, and was an active and consistent member of the Dunkard church. He mar- ried Miss Maria Ober, of Lancaster county, by whom he had seven children : Henry, married Elizabeth Longenecker, and lives in Cumberland county; Mary, wife of Sam- uel Foltz, of Conewago township; Jacob, John, Benjamin, Michael, and Abraham, all deceased. His wife died in 1840, and in 1842 he married, secondly, Mrs. Elizabeth Brestel, widow of Michael Brestel, of Dau- phin county, by whom he had two children: Ephraim and Samuel, married Elizabeth Heisey, daughter of Henry Heisey, of Dau- phin county, and they had these children : Emma, deceased, Mary, Anna, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Ephraim was born on the old homestead, where he lived until he was about sixteen years old, when he went out in the world to make his own way. He became a farmer and spent his life in the township, in which he has filled nearly all of the township of- fices. In politics he is a Republican, hav- ing cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln, when he was a candidate the second time. He is a member of the Dunkard church. Mr. Booser was married, June 6, 1869, to Miss Maria Hamilton, daughter of "William and Mary Hamilton, of Lancaster county, by whom he has two children : Elizabeth, wife of Franklin Detweiler, of Dauphin county, and they have one child, Weigie, born October 20, 1893; and Alice, born Oc- tober 11, 1871, unmarried and living at home. LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP. Hain, Joseph, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is a son of George and Sarah (Garman) Hain. The great-grandparents of the Hain family were eminent and highly respected residents of Lower Paxton township. Their remains are interred in the family lot in Sharp's cemetery. George Hain, grandfather of Joseph Hain, served efficiently as commis- sioner of Dauphin county from 1854 to 1860. George Hain (2), father of Joseph, died at the age of seventy ; his wife, Sarah Garman Hain, died aged seventy-three. They had eleven children, of whom none are now living except David and George. Joseph Hain was a farmer, very diligent in the prosecution of his calling, and very successful. His business dealings were char- acterized by the highest integrity. He was punctual in meeting all his engagements, and enjoyed the utmost confidence and es- teem of his neighbors. He was married in December, 1851, to Elizabeth B. Hanshaw, born in Lower Paxton township, October 20, 1832, a daughter of Samuel and Cathe- rine (Zimmerman) Hanshaw. Her parents had a family of eight children, one of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are : Susanna, wife of Peter Shaef- fer; Elizabeth B., wife of Joseph Hain; William ; Samuel; Jeremiah; Henry ; Mary, DAUPHIN COUNTY, 7S1 wife of Samuel Alleman; and Catherine, wife of Solomon Stites. The parents are hoth dead; the mother died in April, 1879, aged sixty-nine, the father on March 4, 1888, aged eighty-three. They were widely known and respected citizens of Dauphin county. Mrs. Elizaheth B. Hain received her edu- cation in the public schools of her native township. She resided with her parents up to the time of her marriage with Joseph Hain. They had eight children; of these George was born August 5, 1854, and died August 24, 1854, aged nineteen days. Their living children are: Henry H., born August 7, 1855; John Joseph, December 12, 1859; Elizabeth R., February 27, I860, wife of John Unger; Catherine, June 3, 1862, wife of John E. Trullinger; Sarah Ann, October 27, 1864, "wife of John E. Mumma; Ida T., January 9, 1869, wife of Edward M. Crune; and Irwin Edgar, born June 11, 1872. Mr. Hain was a consistent and earnest Christian, and a member of the German Reformed church. His political views were Demo- cratic. He was a good citizen, a kind and indulgent father, a devoted and loving hus- band. Crum, Amos, farmer, was born at the old homestead where he now resides, in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., No- vember 14, 1852. He is a son of William L. and Elizabeth (Crall) Crum. William L. Crum was born March 16, 1807, and was a farmer. His wife, Elizabeth Crall, was born April 27, 1811. They had thirteen children : Susanna, born January 10, 1832 ; Elias, May 1,1833; Simon, August 13, 1S34; William, December 5, 1835; Elizabeth, August 18, 1837 ; John H., September 2, 1839 ; Caroline, February 1, 1841 ; Rebecca, November 12, 1843; Hettie, February 3, 1845; William H., September 22, 1846; David, October 18, 185U ; Amos, November 14, 1852 ; one infant without name, died July 1, 1849. Their other deceased children are : William, died September 7, 1837 ; Simon, September, 15, 1835; Elias, May 12,1838; Rebecca, Janu- ary 21, 1847 ; Hettie, January 3, I860, and Susanna, August 29, 1891. Of the two sur- viving daughters, Elizabeth is the wife of Theodore Heckert, and Caroline of John C. Forney. The mother died May 6, 18S6, aged seventy-three years and ten days ; the father died September 25, 1S89, aged eighty- two years, six months and nine days. Amos Crum was educated in the public schools of his native township. He worked on his father's farm up to the time of his marriage. In 1876 he commenced farming on his own account. In 1879 he removed to the old homestead where he now resides, having purchased the farm after his father's death. He was married, May 26, 1876, to Matilda Bright, by whom he has had four children. One child, Mary E., was born July 5, 1877, and died October 28, 1877, aged three months and twenty-two days. Their surviving children are: Tillie A., born July 6, 1879; Carrie, February 19, 1881, and Jennie May, January 23, 1889. The parents of Mrs. Crum are both de- ceased. Her mother was born October 10, 1813, and died February 21, 1891, aged seventy-seven years, four months and eleven days. Her father died May 5, 1877, aged sixty-three years. They had a family of eight children, four of whom are deceased : Catherine, born April 25, 1840, died January 20, 1844; George Washington, born July 20, 1843, died February 9, 1849 ; Sevilla, born March 15, 1853, died September 21, 1864; Adeline, wife of Daniel W. Pottieger, born June 18, 1845, died July 20, 1869. Their surviving children are: Harriet, born June 20, 1836, wife of Augustus Shank; William, December 28, 1837; John, January 2, 1846, and Matilda, Mrs. A. Crum, January 2, 1851. Levan, Peter Dressler, farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 10, 1856. He is a son of Peter K. and Mary A. (Dressier) Levan. His grandparents, John and Christina Levan, had nine children : Solomon, Anna, John, Charles, Elizabeth, Samuel, Chauncy, Peter K., and George. Peter K. was the last sur- vivor of their children. The parents of his wife, Mary A. Dressier, had thirteen children : Daniel, John, Samuel, David, Lydia, Reuben, Hannah, Solomon, Jonas, Judy, Mary Ann, Jacob, and William. All are deceased except Judy, widow of Samuel Welker. Their son, Samuel Dressier, became prominent in poli- tics in Ohio. He was a plain and modest man, and not being desirous of notoriety or prominence, he declined the nomination of the Republican party for governor of the State. Peter K. Levan was a farmer. He was born October 12, 1812, came to Dauphin county in the spring of 1847, and located on the present homestead. He was a man of strong convictions and energetic in the trans- 782 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA action of his business. He was married, in Berks county, Pa., March 5, 1843, to Miss Mary A. Dressier, born July 29, 1820. They had "ten children, two of whom are deceased: Sylverrius, born April 14, 1845, died August 5, 1849, and George Williams, born July 30. 1864, died February 27, 1865. Their living children are : Anna M., born December 25, 1846; Sarah E., October 16, 1848, wife of John A. Landis ; Amelia M., April 30, 1850; Mary J., April 22, 1853, wife of John A. Carmany, of Harrisburg ; Ellie M., February 5, 1855 ; Peter Dressier, November 10, 1856 ; Carrie G., May 19, 1859, wife of Dr. H. R. Feeser; Charles Dressier, September 20, 1861. Peter K. Levan died June 2, 1887, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. His wife died March 4, 1894, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. He was a staunch Democrat. He and his wife were members of the United Brethren church, to which the family still adheres. Peter Dressier Levan received his elemen- tary education in the public schools of Lower Paxton township. At the age of nineteen he entered the academy at Kutztown, Berks county, Pa. His first business employment was on his father's farm. Later he became engaged in dealing in cattle and horses, and has continued in that business up to the present time. He is enterprising and suc- cessful. He is always accurately informed as to supply and demand, and his judgment is seldom at fault with regard to the actual and market value of live stock. Crum, Edward M., farmer, was born at the old homestead, Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 8, 1867. He is a son of Jonas and Maria (Kamerer) Crum. His paternal grandparents are both deceased. The grandfather died September 26, 1882, aged seventy-two years ; the grand- mother in March, 1888, aged seventy-four. Jonas and Maria Crum had three children : Minnie, wife of George A. Houck ; Emma C, wife of Albert W. Horstick, and Edward M. Both parents are living. Mr. Jonas Crum has served as tax collector and assessor in Lower Paxton township, and is a highly respected citizen. Edward M.Crum attended the publicschools of his native township, and at the age of eigh- teen went for two years to the Normal School, Millersville, Lancaster county, Pa. After this he was employed on his father's farm until he was twenty-two. He was then em- ployed by Forney Bros., shoe manufacturers, Harrisburg, Pa., for about three years, on a stitching machine. He afterwards resumed farming, which occupation he has continued up to the present time. Mr. Crum was mar- ried, December 22, 1892, to Miss Ida F., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth B. (Han- shaw) Hain ; they have one child, Joseph Luther. A sketch of the parents of Mrs. Crum appears in another part of this volume. Mr. Crum is a staunch Repub- lican. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Reformed church. He ranks among the enterprising and successful farm- ers of the township, and is a good citizen. Shope, Rev. Adam J., cherishes a laud- able pride in his name, because it was borne by his paternal grandfather, whose exem- plary character and life inspired his love and reverence. The Scotch-Irish blood flows in his veins and it has ever been his aim in life to be a worthy scion of that stock so pro- lific of good and great men. At the time of his birth his parents, John A. and Elizabeth (Stout) Shope, were residents of Lancaster county, Pa. Their other children are: Catharine, who married Daniel Baum, and resides in Linglestown ; Nancy, who married David E. Brehm, and is living in Astoria, Ills., and Esther, who married Daniel Crum. Adam J. spent the greater part of his younger days on the farm in Lower Paxton township on which he now resides. He pursued the usual course in the com- mon schools of the township, and secured the training and information which the bright and industrious pupil ordinarily re- ceives from such advantages. That his moral and spiritual nature was developed along with his physical and intellectual faculties is shown by readiness and desire in early manhood to make a public profession of religion. He united with the German Baptist church (Old Brethren) and his life and conversation were consistent with the vows he had taken. Early in his Christian course he showed an intelligent and devout spirit which qualified him to be a spiritual leader. Two years after he had united with the church his brethren recognized his apti- tude for spiritual affairs and elected him deacon. He accepted this trust, and for ten years served efficiently and acceptably in this responsible position. His spirituality and conspicuous concern for the rescue of; the perishing led the church to install him DAUPHIN COUNTY. 783 into the ministry of the Gospel of Christ. This was done by vote of the whole church, as is. the invariable order of this fraternity. He has proved himself to be an able minis- ter of the Word, and has been a zealous and successful worker in the cause of his Master. At the age of twenty years Mr. Shope was married to Mary, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Litchey) Wenger, who has been an efficient helper and wise counsellor in his parochial work. Thirteen children have been born to them, six of whom died young. Their living children are : Katie, wife of Elias Kauffman; Elmer, who married Me- linda Baum ; Samuel, who married Ellen Miller; Lizzie, wife of John H. Walter ; Ida, wife of John H. Fackler, and two who are yet single. Shirk, Simon, retired farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, July 20, 1827. He is a son of George and Mary (Lyter) Shirk. George Shirk was born December 24, 1798 ; his wife, Mary Lyter, December IS, 1795. They had six children : Sophia, born March 28, 1822, died in 1858 or 1859 ; Mary Ann, wife of Frederick Reichert, born February 3, 1829; Sarah, wife of Isaac Hoostick, born October 1,1825; Henry A., who died aged two years and six months. Their living children are Simon and Elizabeth, wife of Amos Houck. The father died May 3, 1862, and the mother November 3, 1883. Simon Shirk was educated in the public schools of his native township. At the early age of thirteen he was industriously at work on the farm. He attended school during the winter months up to the age of twenty- one. He then made farming his occupation and for four years was engaged in cultivating his father's farm. At the age of twenty-five he began farming on his own account and continued in that business until his retire- ment from active work. He was married, November 25, 1852, to Sarah Zieter, daughter of David and Sarah Stahl. Their children are three in number : Mary Ann, born March 14, 1854, died Jan- uary 31, 1862 ; Susan, born November 3, 1856, died September 3, 1866 ; and Sarah Jane, born November 12, 1862, wife of Michael Farling, has had two children, both of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Shirk died February 6,1895, after a painful and linger- ing illness. She was a benevolent, hospitable Christian woman, beloved and esteemed by her many friends and neighbors. Her death will be a loss to those who have enjoyed her generous hospitality and her helpful society She lost her mother when she was seventeen days old. Her father died in 1872. Mr. Shirk has served three terms as school director and is at present treasurer of the school board. In 1866-67 he served one term as road supervisor. He is a member of the Shoop's (Lutheran) church. He is now enjoying at leisure the fruits of his early industry and frugality. He has the confi- dence and esteem of his neighbors. Walmer, George W., retired carpenter, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 17, 1826. He is a son of David and Barbara (Gaverich) Wal- mer. Their six children were : Eve, wife of John Schaffer; George W.; Margaret, wife of William Calderdeck ; John ; Lydia, wife of Henry Forney; and one who died in infancy. David Walmer died in August, 1884, aged about eighty-three; his wife died in September, 1889. George W. Walmer was educated in the public schools of Lower Paxton township. He attended school in the winter, and as- sisted his father on the farm, until he was fifteen years of age. He then went to Jones- town, Lebanon county, Pa., and served a two years' apprenticeship at cigar making; after which he worked at that trade on his own account for about six years. He then removed to Ohio, and was employed in farm work. His first year's pay was §140 ; later, he received §240 per year. Then he gave up farming, and was employed at divers oc- cupations. He lived for a number of years in Indiana. After an absence of fifteen years he returned to his native township. In 1868 he engaged in carpenter work with his brother John, and was employed at that occupation for about fifteen years. He then took up carpet weaving, and has carried it on until the present time. Mr. Walmer was married in East Han- over township, October 31, 1871, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Kit- tels) Gaverich. They have no children. Mrs. Walmer was born April 2, 1S36, and died October 23, 1885. Her parents are both deceased. They bad eight children : Elias, David, John, Andrew, Daniel, William, Sarah, who is Mrs. Walmer, and Elizabeth, Mrs. 784 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Welpner. Mr. Walmer belongs to Lodge No. 629, I. 0. 0. F., of Linglestown. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Lauman, Henry, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 3, 1805. He was educated in the district schools of Swatara township. After leaving school he learned the hatter's trade, at which he worked until his marriage. He then took up farming, in which he was engaged for the remainder of his life. He was elected to the office of 'director of the poor, and served for one term. He was married to Blanche Trewick, born June 10, 1807, and died Jan- uary 3, 1858. They had seven children, all of whom are deceased except one daughter, Anna A. Their children were: Richard T., born November 20, 1830, died August 8, 1892; William, born October 22, 1833, died May 20, 1882 ; Ellen A., born January 14, 1836, died in August, 1836 ; Mary H., born December 23, 1838, died November 20,1839; Anna A., born February 10, 1840, still liv- ing ; Walter T., born May 7, 1843, died Jan- uarv 25, 1844; Eliza C, born May 11, 1845, died July 6, 1845. Mr. Lauman died May 4, 1862. In busi- ness he was enterprising and industrious, prompt, exact and honorable, and from these characteristics it follows that he was also successful. His character and conduct in- spired his neighbors with confidence, and won their esteem. In social circles he was genial and approachable, always courteous, and never lacking in the amenities of inter- course. A strong Christian faith and de- vout piety rounded out his character. His memory is a benediction to his devoted daughter, and is cherished by her as a price- less inheritance. Anna A. Lauman, daughter of Henry, re- ceived her early education in the district schools of her native township. When she was nine years of age she attended school in Harrisburg. At the age of fourteen she entered the school of Professor Waugh, of Harrisburg, the liberal advantages of which she enjoyed for two years. After complet- ing her education, she lived with her parents until their death, and afterwards remained on the old homestead with her brothers, Richard and William. Later, she removed with them to West Hanover township, and subsequently, with her brother Richard, to Linglestown, where she still has her resi- dence. She attends the Lutheran church. Focht, John, was born in Berks county, Pa., in 1799. When he was yet a boy his parents removed to Dauphin county and settled on the farm which is now the family homestead, near Linglestown. He was one of the pioneers of Dauphin county, and was reared in the ways and customs of pioneer life. He early began to work his own way. Since he had no material inheritance, it be- came needful for him to bring into play his native energy and enterprise. He first worked upon his father's farm, and was after- wards industriously employed in various oc- cupations, as opportunities for obtaining em- ployment presented themselves. Among his earlier ventures in business was the trans- portation of produce and merchandise by team between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, and in several other directions as well. Freighting by his line was not as rapid as it is by rail and canal in our time, but it was more satisfactory in other ways. He learned to know every foot of the way and every house of entertainment on the road between the two cities. In good weather the trip was a picnic from start to finish. The company was good, for the best people of the country followed the turnpike for pleasure or profit, as they now follow the railroad. This stream of travel and transportation was also the news nerve of the Nation, for there were few newspapers and no telegraph or fast mail trains. In order to get the news one must be in touch with the turnpike. What wonder that the jolly freighter was late in settling down at home? He was near the age of forty-five when he married Catherine Buck. They had two daughters. Elizabeth died at the age of twenty-three years, five months and five days. Mary M. is still living. His wife died November 28, 1870, aged about fifty-seven. Mr. Focht died April 15, 1882, at the age of eighty-three. Politically he was a Republican. He was a man of great force of character and of solid worth. The golden rule was his law in business and in social intercourse. With habits of industry and frugality he easily accumulated a competence, and was able to leave a handsome property to his heirs. But his best legacy to them was his spotless reputation and his good name. Mary M. Focht, sole surviving child of John Focht, received her education in the public schools. She remained with her par- ents until their death. In 1887 she removed to her present residence. Her uncle Jacob DAUPHIN COUNTY. 7S5 made his home with her until his death, which occurred January 22, 1887, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. Miss Focht is a member of the Lutheran church. Felty, John Solomon, farmer, was born at the old homestead in Lower Paxton town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., April 9, 1829. He is a son of John Solomon and Mary Ann (Becker) Felty. The elder John Solomon Felty was born February 27, 1799, at the old homestead, Lower Paxton township. He was a farmer and married Miss Mary Ann Becker, born October 6, 1823. They had eight children : Isamiah ; Harriet Ellen, de- ceased; John Solomon, Jr.; Philip ; Daniel; Savina, wife of Valentine Zimmerman ; Annie Eliza, deceased; Ann Caroline, wife of Thomas Crum. Mr. Felty succeeded his father in the ownership and occupancy of the homestead farm, having purchased the interests of his brothers and sisters. Here he spent his life in cultivating his ancestral acres. He died November 17, 1850; his wife October 10, 18S3. John Solomon Felty, Jr., began his educa- tion in the subscription schools. At the age of eight or ten he attended the public school of his native township. At eighteen he en- tered the Lititz Academy, Lancaster county, Pa., and studied there for two terms. He was also engaged in teaching ; he taught his first school in Lower Paxton township, when he was nineteen years of age. After leaving the academy he devoted himself to teaching and was employed in this profession for about eleven years. In 1859 he began active farming on the homestead with his two brothers, Philip and Daniel. This joint en- terprise was continued until the death of his brother Philip, which took place in August, 1864. He and his brother Daniel then as- sumed the interest of Philip, and continued their partnership until the spring of 1888, when Daniel withdrew from the business. While cultivating the land, the brothers were also improving the property, making altera- tions for the better in the buildings and all appurtenances of the farm. The old home- stead, which has been in possession of the family for more than a century, is now in first class condition, and is one of the most thoroughly equipped farms in the township. Mr. Felty is still its occupant, and is farming with skill, and continuing the work of im- provement with skill and taste. He is en- dowed witli mechanical genius; his ability in this line is displayed in the arrangement of the buildings and their adaptation to modern methods in agriculture, and the conveniences and improved implements which lighten and facilitate labor. Mr. Felty was married, October 2, 1802, to Miss Sara A., daughter of George and Sarah (Fisher) Metz. Of their ten children, six are deceased : Jacob, born July 11,1863, died August 4, 1863; Franklin and Albert, twins, born and died May 15, 1864; Samuel, born April 26,1865, died February 29,1866, George Washington, born August 28, 1869; died March 17, 1870, and Sarah Ellen, born December 26, 1870, died December 14, 1876. Their surviving children are : Luther Daniel, born September 10, 1866; John S., March 24, 1868; Wilson. April 27. 1873, and David August 30, 1876. Mr. George Metz, father of Mrs. Felty, died in November, 1878; her mother is still living. They had four chil- dren : Sara, Mrs. Felty; David ; Catherine, wife of Jacob Bishop, and Mary, wife of Abraham Witmer. Mr. Felty has served his township two terms as school director. He is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Felty, John S., farmer, was born on the old homestead in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 24, 1868. He is a son of John Solomon and Sarah (Metz) Felty. He was reared on his father's farm, and received his education in the district schools of his native township. He assisted in the cultivation of the farms of his father and of his uncle, Luther D., until he was twenty-six years of age, when he began farming on his own account. Mr. Felty was married, November 25, 1893, to Sarah E. Brightbill. Mrs. Felty's parents are both living; they had six children: George, who was born September 6, 1869, and died aged seven days; John W., Andrew M., David E., Harry L. ; and Sarah E., who is Mrs. Felty. Grove, Samuel, carpenter and farmer, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 23, 1828. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Gaunse) Grove, residents of West Hanover township. Mrs. Grove died at about sixty-two years of age, and Mr. Grove at about seventy-four. They had eight children : Mary Ann, John, David, Jacob, Eliza, wife of George Myers, Sarah, 786 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA wife of Peter Shaeffer, Catherine, wife of Benneville Pointer, and Samuel. Samuel Grove attended the public schools of his native township during the winter months until he was twenty years of age. At the age of eighteen he began to learn carpentry with Barnie Clay, of West Han- over township. According to the terms of his indenture he was permitted to attend school during the winter, and as wages was to receive six dollars per month and board. At the end of his apprenticeship he worked as a journeyman about three years, after which he and his brother-in-law, Peter Schaeffer, formed a partnership for doing carpenter work and building,which continued for one year. He then conducted business on his own account for about eighteen years. In 1867 he began farming, in which he was employed until 1884, when he built the house where he now resides. About 1856 or 1857 Mr. Grove began to exercise his gifts as a local preacher. He preached his first ser- mon in the Church of God at Linglestown, Pa. Since that time he has preached at nu- merous places. He has always generously given his services on the circuit in the ab- sence of the minister in charge. Mr. Grove was married, January 1, 1852, to Elizabeth Friday, by whom he had three children : Mary Jane, born December 16, 1852, died when about eight months old ; Sarah Ann, born July 30, 1856, died in in- fancy, and Samuel F., born August 30, 1854. Mrs. Grove died about July 1, 1856. He was married, the second time, in 1857, to Molly Forney. They have had nine chil- dren, three died early, one being as yet un- named ; David and Mary Ellen both died aged about ten months. The surviving children are : John E., born June 28, 1859 ; Christian H., October 18, 1862; Willis Sher- man, August 23, 1864 ; Lydia K., July 28, 1889 ; Ellen L., February 7, 1871, and Anna L., July 19, 1873. The parents of Mrs. Molly (Forney) Grove are both deceased. They had six children : Mary Ann, wife of Jonathan Fox; Moll}', Mrs. Grove; Cathe- rine, Christine, Henry, Lydia and Jonathan. Mr. Grove has served Lower Paxton town- ship for one term as supervisor. His poli- tics are Republican and he is a member of the Church of God. of whom appears in this volume. He re- ceived his education in the district schools and at an academy. When his school edu- cation was finished he assisted with the work on his father's farm. Later he began farm- ing on the homestead, in connection with his brother John Solomon. Mr. Felty is industrious and energetic in business, and is not behind any man as to skill and success in farming. He is also a man of good taste and of strong intellectual faculties. He is a great lover of reading, and has found time in his busy life to store his mind with valuable information ; he has found his most profitable and entertaining society in good books. He has never mar- ried. He is of a kind and charitable dis- position, and in all business transactions is true to the line of honesty and justice. By true estimate of life he is a successful man. He has by industry and frugality accumu- lated a competence, and looks without appre- hension toward the evening of life. He en- joys the esteem of his neighbors and receives from them the abounding good will which he bestows on all. Felty, Luther D., retired farmer, was born and reared on the old homestead. He is a brother of John Solomon Felty, a sketch Goss, Martin, farmer, was born in Derry township, near Oberlin, Dauphin county, Pa., September 2, 1819. He is a son of Jacob and Polly (Eshelman) Goss. They were married March 31, 1812, and had eight chil- dren: Abraham, born January 18, 1813; Jacob, May 15, 1814; Elizabeth, July 15, 1816 ; Michael, July 15, 1817 ; Mary, January 13, 1818 ; Martin, September 12, 1819 ; Mag- dalena, March 20, 1822 ; and Barbara, Sep- tember 20, 1824. Mr. Goss died aged seventy- four years, and Mrs. Goss aged seventy-five. Martin Goss, in his boyhood, worked on the farm during the spring and summer months and attended school in the winter. He was employed by John Conrad for five years at farm work, at $11 per month. He also worked nineteen months for George Moon, and then was again employed by Con- rad for one year. He then rented Frederick Kelties' farm and cultivated it for eighteen years. He was all the time accumulating and laying by money. In 1863 he was able to own a farm and accordingly purchased his present homestead where he has ever since been engaged in farming. Mr. Goss was married, March 26, 1846, to Harriet George. Out of six children of this marriage,!' three are deceased: Martin and David, who died in infancy, and Susie, who DArrniN county. 787 lived to be five years old. The survivors are : Harry ; Mary, wife of Eli Umberger ; and Sarah, wife of Daniel Freinfrock. Mrs. Har- riet Goss died in 1860. In a second mar- riage, April 28, 18G1, Mr. Goss was united to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Mollie Peck Garrett, bv whom he had these children: Amos, born April 12, 1862, died in 1890 ; Barbara, born December 28, 1863, wife of David Peters; Jacob, born April 28,1866; George, born February 28, 1868 ; Samuel, born April 10, 1870; and John H., born June 14, 1872. The second wife of Mr. Goss died in 1875. He was married again, October 10, 1S78, to Ann Whitman. They have had three children : Daniel W., who died in in- fancy ; Isaac H., born January 20, 1871 ; and Annie Elizabeth, October 12, 1884. Mr. Goss is a Republican. He is an honest and charitable man, and a good citizen. Fox, William L., farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, September 16, 1859. He was reared on the old homestead, where he now resides. Winter school and summer work is the short story of his education and preparation for making his way in the world. The only variation in his case from the or- dinary course of the farmer boy is that school time was shorter and self-supporting work began earlier than with the majority of boys brought up on the farm. At the age of fourteen he was employed on the farm of Jonas Crum, for whom he worked about five years. He then returned to the home farm, which he worked for his mother about three years. Then, wishing a change of occupation, he went to Steelton, Pa., and found work at the Bessemer Steel Works, where he was employed about thirteen years. One more change he made, which was to return again to the homestead and resume farming, which has ever since been his occupation. He was married, February 3, 1SS0, to Emma E., daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Fackler) Cassel. They have five children : Miles M., born July 26, 1881 ; Pearl E., June 5, 18S3; Edith L., June 16, 1886; Minnie E., March 28, 1SSS, and Beatrice O., January 28, 1S94. The father of Mr. Fox died in 1865, but his mother is still living. They had seven children: Louis E., Benjamin, Wesley, William, Annie, wife of Henry Wolf, and Christopher and Peter, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cassel, the parents of Mrs. Fox, are living. Of their ten children, two are deceased: Francis R. and Millard F. The surviving children are Emma E., Mrs. Fox ; Alice S., wife of John Seiders, Astoria, 111.; Minnie L., wife of George E. Shurtzer; Fanny L., wife of George Aungst; Wilson J., Lillie B., and Stella O. Mr. Fox is a Republican. His family belong to the Lutheran church. Mrs. Fox's parents are members of the Bap- tist church. Cassel, Joseph, carpenter and farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 18, 1837. He is a son of William and Annie (Hain) Cassel. William Cassel died at the age of seventy- three years, and his wife at the age of seventy- four. They had thirteen children : Eliza- beth, Sophia, John J., William H., Samuel, who died in infancy, Mary, Hannah, Joseph, Fannie, Catherine, Jonas, a child unnamed who died in infancy, and Samuel B. Joseph Cassel was educated in the public schools of his native township. At eighteen years of age he began to learn carpentry with his brother, William H. Cassel. He served an apprenticeship of sixteen months and received as his wages the sum of $56. After learning his trade, he worked as journeyman and received §16 as the wages of the first two months. He con- tinued to work at his trade until 1865. He was employed by the United States Gov- ernment in the Construction Corps. He was sent to Nashville, Tenn., and worked on the Chattanooga railroad in East Tennessee, and later at Atlanta, Ga., until the time of Lee's surrender. He then returned home, and worked at his trade for a year and a half longer. He now began business on his own account, and was engaged in building and contracting up to 1890. He built the barns at the count}' buildings in 1883. He bought his present homestead in 1870, and has had his residence and his principal occupation there up to the present time. Mr. Cassel was married, June 11, 1857, to Barbara Fackler, born December 4, 1837, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mumma) Fackler. They have had ten children, of whom two are deceased : Millard Fillmore, born March 8, 1858, died June 6, 1858 : Francis R., born May 11, 1862, died May 11. 1862. Their living children are: Fannie L., born November IN. 1850; Emma E., born April 20, 1 S.V.i : Alice S., November 4, I860; Minerva L., February 9, 1864; Jennie Nelson, May 10, 1869 ; '.Joseph W.. June 11. 1872; Lillie B., September 15, 1875, and 788 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Stella 0., October 2, 1880. Mr. Cassel served as school director for one term. He served two terms, in 1871 and 1872, as tax collector in Lower Paxton township ; he was also assessor for one term. He is a Republican. The family are members of the German Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. John Fackler, the parents of Mrs. Cassel, are both de- ceased. Her father died at the age of seventy- three years, and her mother at the age of fifty-six. They had eleven children. Cassel, Michael H., retired farmer, was born on his grandfather's homestead, in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., in May, 1845. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Klein) Cassel. His great-grand- father, John Cassel, originally obtained a grant and deed from Thomas and Richard Penn, on October 31, 1765. The original tracts of land have continued in the posses- sion of the family down to the present time. Michael Cassel, grandfather of Michael H, was one of three children, the others were named Henry and Sophia. Jacob Cassel, father of Michael H, was born in 1800. His wife, Elizabeth Klein, was one of four children ; the others were : Esaias, Zephanias and Nancy. The former two are deceased, Nancy in the wife Israel Deckert, of Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa. Mr. Cassel died July 30, 1878. He was a plain man, unostentatious, honest and dili- gent, benevolent and kind. The cordial and generous hospitality of himself and his ex- cellent wife was greatly enjoyed by the many toward whom it was exercised. Mrs. Jacob Cassel is still living. Michael H. Cassel was their only child. Michael H. Cassel spent his early days on the old homestead, and received his primary education in the public schools of Lower Paxton township. He attended the academy of Prof. Aaron Kemble, at Harrisburg, for a year and a half, entering at the age of twelve. He was then for the same length of time at the Middletown Academy, under Prof. John Ross, uncle of the kidnapped Charlie Ross. After leaving school he was employed upon his father's farm until he was twenty-three years of age. He then began farming on his own account and has made this his business. He is also extensively en- gaged in buying and selling live stock. Mr. Cassel was married, August 15, 1869, to Emma C, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Nie- dig) Nissley. They have five children ; one of whom, Don Arthur, is deceased. Their living children are : Harry N., Mary E. and Lizzie R., who are twins, and Clara L. The twins and Harry N. attend the Hummels- town Academy. Mr. Cassel is a Democrat. The family attend the German Lutheran church. Mrs. Cassel was only three years old when her mother died. Her father is still living. They had three children, two of whom are deceased. Mr. Nissley was again married; his second wife was Cathe- rine Harper. They had eight children : Ira, Elma, Isaac Jr., Warren, Harper, Clara, Ida, and Cora. Aungst, John, farmer, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa.., January 5, 1839. He was a son of John and Elizabeth (Bilit) Aungst. Both his parents are deceased ; the father died at the age of forty-seven years, and the mother ten years later. They had eight children : Daniel, William. Harriet, wife of Levi Runkle, Annie, wife of Jacob Sherk, Peter, John, Henry, and Sarah, wife of Daniel Strim. John Aungst attended school at the For- ney school house. He helped on the farm in the summer months, and went to school in the winter, and in this way obtained his education and learned his business at the same time. At the age of seventeen he left the farm for the shop. He served an ap- prenticeship of two years with Jacob Lyme, to learn carpentry, at the close of which he returned to the farm, and was for three years employed in farm work. At twenty-two years of age he began farming on his own account, and followed that occupation through life. Mr. Aungst has served one term as supervisor, and four years as school director. He was a Republican. The fam- ily are members of the German Baptist church. Mr. Aungst was married, October 20, 1859, to Susanna, daughter of George and Dolly (Lutz) Smith, born March 17, 1841. They have five children : George H, born Aoril 14, 1863 : John A., December 10, 1864 ; Dolly J., January 13, 1873 ; Simon H. January 5, 1875 ; and Ezra C, July 28, 1879. George Smith, the father of Mrs. Aungst, was born on the old homestead, July 9,1817. He was a farmer, and continued to be ac- tively engaged in the cultivation of his farm until 1876, when he retired. His wife, Dolly Lutz, was born December 27, 1818, and died at the age of fifty-eight. Their children are: Susanna, born March 17, 1841, now Mrs. DAUnilN COUNTY. 789 Aungst; Samuel, born August 17, 1842, died October 18, 1845 ; Sarah, born July 24, 1844 ; Catherine, born September 21, 1846; Isaac, born September 22, 1849 ; Maria, born Feb- ruary 8, 1S52, died September 6, 1853 ; Han- nah, born October 28, 1854 ; and Ezra, born July 23, 1859. Sarah is the wife of Jacob Fackler, Catherine of Mundel Fackler, and Hannah of Samuel Fackler ; the Facklers are brothers. Kauffman, Felix, farmer, was born in Conewago township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 15, 1S42. He is a son of Samuel and Mary (Stivig) Kauffman. Samuel Kauffman was a carpenter, is also a farmer, and resides in Conewago township. Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman had nine children, three of whom are deceased: Henry , Elizabeth, wife of Rudy Harg, and one who died in infancy, unnamed. Their surviving children are: Felix ; John; Catherine, wife of Levi Moyer ; Nancy, wife of Peter Swartz ; Mar}', wife of Jacob Shearer, and Elias. Felix Kauffman was educated in the schools of his native township. At the age of seventeen he be- gan to make his own way in the world. He was hired by the month as a farm hand for about five years, or until he was twenty-two years of age. In 1864 he enlisted in the United States army, at Harrisburg, and was assigned to company F, Two Hundredth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. Cap- tain Hoffman was his commander. He en- listed for one year, and served his term. He was discharged May 30, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. He was with the army in the opera- tions and movements at and around Peters- burg, Va. He took part in two important engagements there, and in other minor bat- tles and skirmishes. He is still suffering from the effects of exposure during his ser- vice in the army. Returning from the war, he located in his native township and engaged in farming, on wages. In 1868 he began farming on his own account. In lMi'.l he removed to Lancaster county, and was for twelve years engaged in farming there. He then removed to his present homestead, where he has con- tinued to the present time. Mr. Kauffman was married, October 15, 1870, to Elizabeth G., daughter of Jeremiah and Mary ((Jieb) Martin. Of their three children, two are de- ceased : Sarah M., born August : and Alice M., born May 25, 1873, died May 19, 1879. The surviving child was born December 10, 1875. Mr. Kauffman has served Lower Paxton town- ship for one term as school director. He is a Republican and belongs to the German Baptist church. Jeremiah Martin, father of Mrs. Kauffman, is still living. He married Mary Gieb, born July 18, 1818, died July 2, 1890. They had twelve children, five of whom are deceased: Christian, Mary Ann, Fannie, Joseph, and one who died in infancy. Their living chil- dren are: Elizabeth G., who is Mrs. Kauff- man, Jeremiah, Addison, Jacob, Annie, Ben- jamin, and Barbara. Felty, John S., farmer, Linglestown, was married to Sarah E. Brightbill, November 25, 1893. He received his education in the public schools of his district. He engaged in farming on his father's farm until he was twenty-six years of age, when he began farm- ing for himself. The parents of Mrs. Felty are both living and have a family of six children : George, born September 6, 1869, deceased, John W., Andrew M., David E., Harry L., and Sarah E. Fisher, William, farmer, Progress, was born in Maxataning township, Berks county, Pa., April 28, 1818. He is a son of John and Susan (Wink) Fisher. The parents have both passed away, the father dying at the advanced age of seventy-seven years and the mother at the age of seventy one. They had a family of five children : William, James, Peter, Mary, wife of William Reno, and Jacob. Mrs. Fisher's parents are both de- ceased also, the father having died aged eighty-two years and the mother eighty-four years. They had these children: Joshua, Annie, Jacob, Elizabeth, Harriet, Catharine, William, Henry, Daniel, and George. Will- iam received his education iu an old log school house near his home. He assisted his father in the tailoring business for a time and then worked on his grandfather's farm until twenty-three years of age, when he began farming for himself. He lived in Maxataning township for eight years, and in 1849 moved to Dauphin county, and located on the old Baer farm, which he purchased and cultivated ten years. He then sold the farm and rented a small place in Lower Paxton where he stayed two years. He next bought a farm near Linglestown, where he remained three years and then sold it and purchased his present homestead in lSiil. ?90 Bl GR.A PHI GAL EtfCTCL OPE MA 'Iti 1874 he built his present residence. He was married in May, 1841, to Catharine Levan, and their children are : John L., Catharine, wife of John H. Sheesley, and George L. Hocker, Joseph, farmer, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., February 19, 1839, and is a son of George and Mary Maria (Brubaker) Hocker. The father was born September 15, 1810. and died ill 1872 ; the mother was born March 5, 1815, and died just one day after her husband. Their re- mains are interred in one grave at Crurn's church cemetery. They had a family of twelve children : Annie Maria, born Febru- ary 20, 1835 ; Lydia, born October 10, 1837 ; Joseph ; Martin, born November 10, 1840 ; Emanuel, born July 11, 1842; Wilhelmina Jane, born December 24, 1845 ; Mary Eliza- beth, born June 12, 1847 ; Susan Emma, born August 16, 1849; George Benjamin, born October 17, 1851 ; Henry Harrison, born February 1, 1854 ; Samuel Augustus, born March 27, 1856; Lizzie Ellen, born June 7, 1859. Four of the children: Annie Maria, Emanuel, Susan Emma, and Wilhel- mina Jane, are all deceased. Mrs. Hocker's parents are both deceased, the father died at the age of seventy-eight and the mother at the age of fifty-eight years. They had a family of eight children : Jacob, Elizabeth, Barbara, Samuel, Kate, Mary, Annie, and Lydia. Annie and Barbara are deceased. Joseph received his education in the pub- lic schools of Lancaster and Dauphin coun- ties. He assisted on his father's farm until he was twenty-six years old, when he began farming for himself in Upper Swatara town- ship. After living in various places for a few years he removed to the Paxtraia Hotel, on the Jonestown Road, where he remained ten years. In 1891 he purchased his present homestead. He was married, September 13, 1864, to Lydia (Keller) Hocker, daughter of Samuel and Katie (Shoop) Hocker. Their children are : George Albert, born April 14, 1869 ; Samuel Milton, born February 6, 1871; Joseph Edwin, born December 4, 1873; and Katie Florence, born July 31, 1888. In politics Mr. Hocker is a Republi- can. The family are members of the United Brethren church. Lyter, Samuel, farmer, Penbrook, was born on the old homestead, May 9, 1845, in Lower Paxton township. He is a son of Christian and Barbara (Shope) Lyter. The parents of Mr. L} r ter had a family of ten children : Kate, Mary, Esther, Joseph, Sarah, Isabella, Barbara, Susanna, Samuel, and one who died in infancy. The father of the first wife is deceased, but the mother survives. Their children are: Emma, Samuel, Sarah, Frank, Ellen, and two deceased. The par- ents of the second wife had these children : John, Adam, Elizabeth, Daniel, Samuel, Annie, William, and Emma. The parents of Mrs. Lyter had a family of eleven chil- dren: Lydia, Peter, Ellen, Carrie, Charles, Aaron, Annie, Moses, Amelia, John and Al- bert, both of whom have passed away. Samuel attended the public schools of his native place until sixteen years of age, when he began farming. When twenty- eight years old he worked his father's farm on his own account, and in 1888 he pur- chased the old homestead, where he now re- sides. He was married, in 1873, to Miss Emma Page, daughter of Daniel and Mary Page, by whom he had two children: Jacob Edward, died in infancy, and Sallie A., wife of William Kiefer. He married, secondly, Miss Elizabeth Rabuck, daughter of John and Mary Rabuck. Their children are : Mary M., Barbara L., John H., and Katie J. He married, thirdly, Miss Annie, daughter of Daniel and Amelia Lyter. They had a family of five children: Charles, Martin, Harrison, Carrie, all deceased; and Agnes Louisa and Elsie Ruth. In politics Mr. Lyter is a Republican. Look, Monroe M., farmer, Progress, was born July 12, 1862, on the old homestead ; son of George and Annie (Meyers) Look, daughter of Christian Meyers. The father is deceased and the mother now resides at Oberlin. They had a family of seven chil- dren : Reuben, deceased, John, deceased, Jane, Sarah, George, Emma, John, and Mon- roe. Mrs. Look's mother died February 19, 1890, and is survived by her husband. The parents had these children : Jeremiah, Ellen, Earl, John, Kate, all of whom are deceased, and Mary. William, Wellington, and Annie. Mr. Look received his education in the public schools of Lower Paxton township and then until he was twenty-three years old assisted his father on the farm. At that age he be- gan farming for himself and has been thus engaged ever since. He was married, Oc- tober 7, 1886, to Miss Mary A. Zimmerman, daughter of William and Sarah (Guldin) I S^UX^ . //. /H^^c, r '7^^£ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 793 Zimmerman, by whom he has one child, Morris M., born May 18, 18S7. He is a Republican, and the family are members of the United Brethren church. Miller, Samuel A., farmer, was born in Lower Pax ton township, January 16, 1843, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Frantz) Miller. The father's first wife, by whom he had two children, died in 1845, at the age of twenty-three years. His second wife was Miss Maria Mader, who died December 24, 1888. Mrs. Miller's father M*as born December 9, 1819, and died January 25, 1869, and the mother was born January 10, 1826, and died September 5, 1875. Samuel A. first attended the public schools of his native township, and at the age of seventeen entered White Hall Academy, in Cumberland county, Pa. He next attended Collegeville Seminar}' in Montgomery count}-, Pa., for four terms, when he received a teacher's certificate from Prof. Hunsicker. He then taught school in Susquehanna township for four years, at Sinking Springs, Berks county, Pa., one year, and two terms in Lower Pax ton township. In 1870 he engaged in farming, and since that time has continued in the same occupa- tion on his present homestead. He was mar- ried, September 16, 1869, to Sarah C. Fox. They have no children. Mr. Miller was elected secretary of the Dauphin County Mu- tual Fire Insurance Company in 1882, and has served in that capacity until the present time. He has been auditor and also school director. He is a member and past grand in Shellsville Lodge, No. 1,0S0, I. 0. 0. F., and a member of the Grand Lodge of Penn- sylvania, I. 0. 0. F., and also a member of the Farmers' Alliance. Politically he is a Republican. He and his family are mem- bers of the United Brethren church. Miller, John, farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, August 15, 1815, and is a son of Andrew and Ann (Good)Miller, daugh- ter of Franz and Elizabeth Neidig Good. Mr. Miller is one of a family of eleven chil- dren and only two of them survive. He re- ceived his education inthe private schools of Harrisburg, and after leaving school went to New Cumberland, Cumberland county, to learn the milling business with David Etn- mert, in 1835. Havingacquired agood knowl- edge of thebusiness he returned to Lower Pax- ton township and assisted in his father's mill. In 1840 he engaged in business for himself, 5i and continued up to 1850, when he sold his interest in the mill and began farming, which occupation he followed until 1870, at which time he retired from active work. He was married, in 1840.to Miss Elizabeth Frantz, who died September 11, 1844. Their chil- dren are : Samuel A., and Mary, who died at the age of nine months. He married, secondly, Miss Maria Mader, daughter of Daniel and Catherine Mader. They have no children. In politics he is a Republican, and the family are members of the Bethel church. Moyer, Benjam*n F., teacher and farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, Sep- tember 9, 1841, and is a son of Daniel and Rebecca (Gettle) Moyer. The parents are both deceased. The father was born June 10, 1797, and served as bugler in a company of United States cav- alry. He participated in the military parade at Harrisburg at which General Lafayette was present. When twenty years of age he learned the trade of milling, which he fol- lowed for a time and then engaged in farm- ing until 1872. Mrs. Moyer's parents are also deceased. They had a family of four children, viz: Mrs. Moyer ; Emma J., wife of Peter Fox ; David ; Martha, and Caroline, deceased. Her father was married a second time and had two children by this marriage, viz : Susan, and Matilda, deceased. Benjamin F. received his education in the public schools until he was twenty years of age, when he attended the academy at White Hall, Cumberland county. Later he attended the Palmyra Academy, Lebanon county, under Professor Witmer. He as- sisted for a time in his father's mill and then engaged in farming, but at the same time taught school during the winter. In 1867 he began farming on his own account, and has continued up to the present time. At the urgent request of the school directors of his district he taught school for twelve win- ters, beginning in 1869, and in 1895 be be- gan teaching again. He was married De- cember 17, 1866, and has a family of five children : Joseph D., born November 5, 1868, and died September 22, L869; Sarab Jane, born March 9, 1 S 7J. and died April 3, L890; Laura Irene, born October 1,1870; Xevin \\\. bom May 28, L876; Cora M., bora March 30, 1881. Mr. Moyetserved efficiently as justice of the peace in Lower Paxton town- 794 BIO GRA PHI C A L ENCYUL 0PED1A ship for one term. He is a Democrat in poli- tics and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Wellsville. The family attend the German Reformed church. Nye, Daniel Henry, farmer, Progress) Dauphin county, Pa., was born in Palmyrai Londonderry township, Lebanon county; July 23, 1844, and is a son of Solomon and Mary (Bowman) Nye. The mother died Oc- tober, 1895, aged seventy-three years, and the father still survives. They had a family of ten children : Samuel, deceased ; John M., deceased ; Lizzie, deceased ; Daniel Henry, Christian, William, Mauy, Joseph, Emma, and Jacob. The parents of Mrs. Nye are both deceased and had these children : Annie, Louisa, George, Samuel, Clemens, Sadie, all deceased, and Jacob, who has not been heard from for twelve years; Serena F., Mary, Sarah, and Susan. Daniel Henry attended the public schools of his native place until he was twenty-one years of age, and then went to the Palmyra Academy for three years. He taught school four terms in Palmyra, and in 1869 was ap- pointed postmaster of that town by President Grant. This position he held seven consecu- tive years, and resigned in November, 1875. In 1872 and 1873 he served as tax collector of Londonderry township. Being elected recorder and clerk of the court in 1875 by a very large majority he entered upon the duties of the office on January 1, 1876, and served three years. He has also served as school director. In 1879 he engaged in farming, and moved in 1891 to his present homestead, where he has followed that occu- pation up to the present time. On February 5, 1863, he enlisted in company J, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, in Harrisburg, under Cap- tain McMullin, of Lancaster, and Colonel Boyd. After being stationed in Carlisle, Chambersburg and various other places his regiment went to Alexandria, Va., where they embarked for Port Royal, S. C. He participated in the conflicts at Spottsylvania, the Wilderness and Cold Harbor. At the latter place his right arm was shot away, being struck by an eight-inch shell. He was honorably discharged on February 5, 1865. He was married, February 20, 1868, to Serena F. UHg, by whom he has nine chil- dren : Aurora B., born April, 1875, and died August, 1875 ; Allen B., born September 13, 1875, and died April, 1877 ; Amasa, born January 14, 1870; Annie M., born March 29, 1871 ; Alma Lacy, born January 24, 1873 ; Aaron, born January 24, 1878 ; Dan- iel B., born May 7, 1882 ;" Serena B., born March 29, 1886, and Benjamin Harrison, born May 24, 1889. The family are mem- bers of the Lutheran church. Painter, David, blacksmith, Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., was born at Womels- dorf, Heidelburg township, Berks county, July 8, 1840. He is a son of Jacob and Bar- bara (Hassler) Painter. The parents have both passed away; the mother in October, 1877, at the age of eighty-one, and the father, February, 1881, aged eighty-one or eighty- two. The father was a moulder by trade and also farmed for twenty years. By his industry and economy he acquired a com- petency for his old age. He was a consistent Christian. His family consisted of thirteen children, five of whom, Robert, Emeline, Barbara, Stephen, and Samuel, are deceased. The surviving ones are : Joseph, Jacob, Thomas, Valentine, Pricilla, Sarah, Eliza- beth, and David. The father of Mrs. Painter died February 29, 1894, and the mother died at the age of twenty-seven years. They had only one child. The father by his sec- ond marriage had two children. David received his education in the pay school and later in the public schools of his native township. At the age of twenty-one he began the blacksmith trade with his brother Jacob in Lower Paxton township. He enlisted in company C, First Penn- sylvania light artillery, under Captain Simpson and Major West. He served with distinction during the Peninsula campaign and at Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Fair Oaks ; also at Harper's Ferry, and was dis- charged at Manorin Junction, Md. He then returned to West Hanover township and en- gaged in blacksmithing at Manada Furnace for three years and a half, when he removed to Colebrook, Lebanon county. Here he was engaged in farming for a time but soon moved to Lebanon city and worked at his trade. He next worked at Manada Furnace for five years, and then moved to his present home in Lower Paxton. He was married at Linglestown, March 8, 1866, to Miss Mary, daughter of Peter and Sarah (Powley) Bright- bill. They have a family of eleven children, two of whom have passed away : Jennie, born August 5, 1882, and died April 19, 1883 ; Elizabeth, born January 22, 1867, and died in infancy. The surviving ones are : DAUPHIN COUNTY. 795 Emma, born May 4, 1868, wife of Harry Smith; Margaret, born August 31, 18(19, wife of Harry Meyer; Marv, born December 22, 1870; Sarah, born January 14, 1873; Valentine, born September 26, 1875 ; Cath- arine, born October 25,1877; Susan, born January 21, 1880 ; David, born March 5, 1881, and Bessie, born December 16, 1885. Mr. Painter is a staunch Republican and is now serving his second term as supervisor. The family are members of the Methodist church. Reimert, Hiram, plasterer and butcher, was born in Pottsville, Schuylkill county, April 5, 1834. He is a son of Samuel and Susanna (Spoon) Reimert. The father was born August 25, 1813, and died at the age of sixty-two years ; the mother was born July 18, 1812, and died at the age of sixty-three years. Their children are: Hiram, Hezekiah, Louisa, John, William, Annie, George Wash- ington, and Oliver. Mrs. Reimert's mother died at the age of forty-eight, and the father survives. Their children are : Mary Ann Christ, George, Samuel, Edward, John, Daniel, Benjamin, Henry, and Emma. Hiram re- ceived his education in the public schools of Schuylkill and Dauphin counties. He aided his father on the farm and at the business of butchering for a time, and in 1851 he began the trade of plasterer with Henry Hoffnagle, of Linglestown. After following his trade for twenty-one years, including his appren- ticeship, he began the butcher business at Linglestown. He has served as tax collector of Lower Paxton township; was a charter member of Lodge No. 629, 1. 0. 0. F., Lingles- town, withdrew and helped to organize the Shellsville Lodge, No. 1,080, I. O. 0. P., of which he is now past grand. He was mar- ried, February 12, 1863, to Miss Mary Ann (Knupp) Reimert, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Eshnauer) Knupp. Their chil- dren are: John H., born May 7, 1864; George Washington, born September 26, 1867 ; Mary A., born November 11, 1872, wife of Harvey M. Juillard. Mrs. Reimert attends the United Brethren church, while her husband and children attend the German Reformed church. in the Seventeenth Pennsylvania cavalry under Capt. Andrew Vand, and died in the Regimental Hospital from a sickness con- tracted while in the service. The mother died August 13, 1891, aged sixty-five years. They had a family of six children: Joseph, deceased; Elias, deceased ; Emma, deceased ; James, born September 28, 1853 ; Robert L., and John, born March 4, 1858. Mrs. Reed's parents are both deceased. The mother died at the age of twenty-seven, and two years later the father married Miss Mary Swartz. The children by the first marriage are : Eliza- beth, Millard Fillmore, and Josephine; and by the second: Henry Clay, Fannie A., Lin- coln, Harriet, Naoma, and Edith. The father died September, 1882, at the age of sixty-four years. Robert L. received his education in the place of his birth until he was nine years old, then attended the school of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home, at White Hall, Cumberland county. Later he attended the Loysville Or- phans' Home, in Perry county, and then re- turned to his mother in Buffalo township, Perry county, and assisted on the farm until 1877. For a time he was engaged in brick- making in Center township, Perry county, and in 1878 removed to Ohio, where he was engaged as a teamster until 1879, when he removed to his native county and located at Millerstown. Some time afterward he farmed for seven years in Perry county, and in De- cember, 1889, engaged in railroad business as foreman, removing to Harrisburg in 1890. They purchased the present homestead in October, 1895. He was married, March 13, 1878, to Josephine Clouser, daughter of Fran- cis B. and Mary J. (McCullough) Clouser. Their children are: Francis Irvin, born April 7, 1880; Naoma Edith, born July 28. 1883; Charles Hamburg, born May 2, 1889, Mr. Reed is a member of the Knights of St. John and Malta, No. 93, of Harrisburg. In politics he is a Republican. The family are members of the Methodist church. Reed, Robert L., carpenter and farmer, Linglestown, Dauphin county. Pa., was born in Liverpool township, Perry county, April 12, 1856. He is a son of Elijah and Mary (Cram) Reed. The father enlisted in 1862 Ricker, Uriah, retired tanner and farmer, was born in Swatara township, January 27. 1836. He is a son of John S. and Catharine (Snyder) Ricker. The father was a native of Franklin county, and his grandfather served as a teamster in Washington's army. At the age of sixty-four years the father died, and the mother passed away in May. 1867. They had six children, two of whom died in infancy: Alfred, deceased; Cathe- 796 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA rine, wife of Alexander Klink ; Mary, wife of Henry Koof, living in Oklahoma, and Uriah. Mrs. Ricker's father died in March, 1863, and her mother October 7, 1852. Their family consisted of seven children, all of whom, except Mrs. Bicker, are de- ceased. They are: Catherine, Mary, Eliza- beth, Fanny, Abraham, and Molly. Uriah received his education in the public schools of his native township. He learned the business of tanning with his father, whom he succeeded at the age of twenty- one years, and continued until the begin- ning of the war, when he sold the tannery to Emanuel Fox. He then moved to Lower Paxton township and engaged in farming for four years, when he moved to New Kings- ton, Cumberland county, Pa., where he farmed on his father's farm. Losing all his stock and property by fire he returned to Lower Paxton township, and farmed for his father-in-law until the latter's death in 1875. He then purchased the farm on which he lived and continued farming there until 1886, when he retired. He was married, in 1856, to Barbara Sheetz, daughter of Messiah and Susan (Baker) Sheetz. They have a family of fourteen children : Raymond E., born June 6, 1858, deceased ; Mary Eliza- beth, born May 2, 1860, wife of Jacob Kline; Catharine, born July 23, 1861, wife of E. D. Wright ; Willis, deceased, born April 2, 1863 ; Uriah Monroe, deceased, born October 7, 1864 ; Ambrose, born April 25, 1866 ; Thias, deceased, born June 7, 1868; Laura Ann, born November 15, 1869, wife of John Sny- der; Mannasah, deceased, born July 29, 1872; Agnus M., born August 15, 1873, wife of Noah Wisler ; Samuel, deceased ; Norman, deceased ; Freeman, deceased ; Elmer, de- ceased. Mr. Ricker is a Republican and has served on the school board. He and his family are members of the United Brethren church. Shope, Jacob, son of Abraham and Eliza- beth ( Wasser) Shope, was born September 6, 1819, in Lower Paxton township, DaUphin county, Pa. His mother was the daughter of Dr. John L. Wasser, who was ship-surgeon on a Swiss vessel, and emigrated to America in 1769. His advantages of an early educa- tion were limited, and at the age of sixteen entered the office of the Gospel Publisher as an apprentice in the art of printing. He subsequently took charge of the office as foreman, then spent some time at Philadel- phia, when returning to Harrisburg he there remained until the spring of 1840. He com- menced the study of medicine with his uncle, Dr. David Shope, and began the practice of medicine in 1842, and upon the death of the latter located at Hummelstown, taking charge of the large practice left by the former. Until 1865 he continued in the active prosecution of his profession, and with much success. Dr. Shope married, in 1843, Esther, daughter of E. J. Mann, of Hum- melstown. Their children were: Charles David, who, at the age of seventeen, enlisted in the Seventh regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers ; was severely wounded in the hip at Gettysburg ; subsequently rejoined his com- mand ; promoted sergeant of Colonel Mc- Coy's regiment, and killed in front of Peters- burg, June 19, 1864; Elizabeth, Ernest Mann, Ada Esther, Agnes May, and Carrie Lenah. Shope, David, son of Jacob Shope, was born July 25, 1808, in Lower Paxton town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa. His grandfather, Andrew Shope, emigrated from the Palati- nate, Germany, to America, arriving at Philadelphia October 22, 1754, on the ship " Halifax " from Rotterdam. He settled in what was then Lancaster county, married and was in service during the French and Indian war. He had three sons : Bernhard, Jacob, and Adam. He first married and re- moved to Centre county, where his descend- ants now reside. Jacob and Adam divided the farm, the former of whom subsequently disposed of his, the latter dying on the old homestead at the age of ninety-one years. Jacob Shope, who lived to the age of eighty- seven, married a Miss Hart, and their chil- dren were : Abraham, Jacob, Bernhard, Da- vid, Barbara, Mary, Elizabeth, and Catherine. David worked on his father's farm until the age of sixteen, receiving such educational advantages as the country schools then af- forded. He was afterwards sent to a select school in Cumberland county, and also that taught by Mr. Cummings at Brown's school house on the Jonestown road. He taught school several terms, and at the age of nine- teen began the study of medicine with Dr. Markley, of Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., and after the latter's death with his successor, Dr. Veasey. In October, 1832, he located at Hummelstown, where he contin- ued in the successful practice of his profes- sion until his death, December 2, 1842, at . DAUPHIN COUNTY. 797 the age of thirty-four years, and is buried in the Ilummelstown cemetery. Few prac- titioners stood higher in the confidence and esteem of the community in which he lived than Dr. David Shope. He never married. Shadel, David F., farmer and butcher, Linglestown, was born at Lykens, January 6, 1858. He is a son of Henry H. and Mary S. (Matter) Shadel. The father died No- vember 23, 1S83, aged about forty-five years. He was an earnest Christian, and had a family of seven children : Luther, deceased, Sarah C, Christia, Harry B., Charles G., Louis, and Howard. The father of Mrs. Shadel died July 21, 1883, and the mother survives. Their children are: Edward, Jo- seph, Jacob, Mary, Lydia, Henry, and Samuel. David F. received his education in the public schools of Washington and Middle Paxtou townships. He lived with his grandparents until nine years old, then went home and remained with his parents until the age of seventeen. He was engaged in various oc- cupations until 1884, when he purchased his present homestead. He was married, January 30, 1879, to Miss Elizabeth R. Rye, daughter of Peter and Rebecca Rye. They have two children, Annie M. and Henry E. His wife died February 8, 1893. Her par- ents are both deceased and had five chil- dren : Annie, Fannie, Elizabeth, deceased, Ephraim, deceased, and Katie, deceased. On June 7, 1894, Mr. Shadel married, sec- ondly, Miss Mary M. Rye, cousin of his former wife. Smith, William C, M. D., Linglestown, was born at Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., October 9, 1828. He is a son of Conrad and Susanna N. (Ensminger) Smith. The grand- father served as an officer in the Revolution- ary army. The father died at Hummels- town at the age of ninety years and the mother at the age of fifty-six years. Dr. Smith received his primary education at Ilummelstown and attended the Annville Academy for six months. He then returned to Hummelstown and began the study of medicine with Dr. John Stably, with whom lie remained three years, and at the same time attended lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, from which institution he graduated on April 8, 1850. He then located in Hummelstown for one year, then in Lin- glestown and Middletown each for one year. He next returned to Linglestown and lias continued the practice of his profession there up to the present time. During the war he treated with remarkable kindness the fami- lies of the brave defenders of our Union. In 1866 he was instrumental in securing the funds necessary for the erection of the sol- diers' monument in the Willow Grove ceme- tery, dedicated to the brave soldiers of Lower Paxton, West Hanover, East Hanover and Susquehanna townships. He was married, in 1850, to Miss Hanna A. (Care) Smith, daughter of John and Sarah (Geiger) Care. Their children are : Edward C, deceased, William C, deceased, Charles H., M. D., and Jeremiah P., M. D. Dr. Smith also greatly assisted in the establishment of Union chapel of Linglestown, which is used by the German Baptist, Methodist Episcopal and Lutheran denominations, and the Union Sabbath - school which meets each Sunday. Strock, John H., instructor and principal of the Linglestown select school, was born in West Hanover March 21, 1846, and is a son of Jacob and Catharine (Hurtz) Strock. The grandfather, Jacob Strock, Sr., was born De- cember 15, 1785, in West Hanover, was a farmer by occupation and died February 28, 1834. The father, Jacob, Jr., was born No- vember 9, 1814, and died June 11, 1879. He learned the trade of shoemaking with John Shakespeare, near Hornerstown, South Hanover township, and followed it his entire life. He was a consistent Christian and his wife survives him. They had a family of three children : Angelina, wife of Jacob Karnerer ; John H., and Catharine, wife of Edward Hetrick. The parents of Mrs. Strock are both deceased, the father having died in October, 1891, and the mother on February 10, 1887. They had these chil- dren : Catharine; Mary, wife of John H. Naecker; Sarah E.; Annie, wife of Dr. T. P. Batdorpf; Ira W., living at Oberlin ; Ella, wife of Edward Lingle; Susanna, wife of Joseph A. Stober; Emma, wife of Mor- ris Tobias; Lillie, wife of John Tanner; Maggie, wife of Jacob Burkheimer; Minnie, wife of William Look ; and two children who died in infancy. John H. received his primary education in the public schools of West Hanover town- ship. At the age of sixteen he attended a select school taught by David Shope and then went for one term to the St. Thomas [n9titute at Linglestown. He next attended the Millersville State Normal Seliool in Lan- 798 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA caster county. After teaching school at va- rious places for about ten years he engaged in the retail boot and shoe business, at Linglestown, with Michael Forney, of the well known firm of Forney Brothers, shoe manufacturers, Harrisburg. He soon pur- chased the entire business and continued until 1884, when he began teaching again. In 1887 he established a select and normal school. He also assisted in the incorpora- tion of the Dauphin County Fire Insurance Company and served as its secretary for five years. In 1874 he was elected justice of the peace for five years and was twice re-elected. In 1887 he was appointed postmaster of Lingles- town, and at the expiration of his service in that capacity was again elected justice of the peace. He was married, on October 4, 1870, to Sarah E. Yeager, daughter of William and Catharine (Focht) Yeager. They have a family of six children : Luther Wesley, born September 6, 1874, and died June 4, 1878 ; Sarah Elmira, born Novem- ber 6, 1877, and died May 20, 1881 ; Katie Sa villa, born October 3, 1871, an accom- plished musician ; Lydia Anna, born De- cember 23, 1872 ; Maggie Viola, born March 5, 1 879, and Harry Blaine, born January 24, 1887. Mr. Strock is a member of Lodge No. 629, I. 0. 0. F. and of the Jr. 0. U. A. M., No. 680, Linglestown. He and his fam- ily are members of the Lutheran Evangeli- cal church. dren : Sarah, Grace, and Hannah. He is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society, and a very prominent and success- ful practitioner. Smith, Charles H., M. D., was born in Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., August 9, 1851, and is a son of Dr. W. C. Smith and Hannah (Care) Smith. The grandfather Smith was of German descent, and came to America in 1761, and was a conspicuous sol- dier in Peter Grubb's company during the Revolutionary war. He believed that " vincit amor patriae." The maternal grand- father was of English descent, and settled prior to the Revolution in Hopewell, Ches- ter county. With the crude facilities at his command he cast cannons to be used by Washington. Charles H. received his early training in the public schools and later at- tended Dickinson Seminary at Williams- port. Here he prepared for the University of Pennsylvania, from which institution he graduated in 1872. He located at Lingles- town, and practiced with his venerable father for several years. He- married Miss Laura E. Unger, and they have three chil- Unger, John J., farmer, Linglestown, was born in Lower Paxton township on the old homestead, June 14, 1858. He is a son of John G. and Sarah (Wolf) Unger. The father died July 21, 1889, and the mother March 5, 1887. They had a family of eight children: Mary, deceased ; David, deceased; Annie, deceased; Susan, wife of Andrew Brightbill; Laura E., wife of C. H. Smith; John J., George A. and David E. John J. received his primary education in the pub- lic schools of his native township. He then assisted his father on the farm until twenty- three years of age, when he began farming on his own account, and has continued up to the present time. He married Miss Re- becca E. (Hain) Unger, November 18, 1880. Their children are : Ira Leroy, born April 14, 1882; Anna Edith, born January 28, 1884 ; John Elias, born December 27, 1886. He is a Democrat, and the family are mem- bers of the German Reformed church Crum, Sarah Jane, widow of John Crum, was born in Lower Paxton township, April 1, 1845. She is a daughter of Samuel and Hanna Rhadel (McElhenny) Crum. The father passed away in July, 1862, and his wife a few weeks later. They had these chil- dren: Samuel and Joseph, both deceased; Mary Ann, Hannah, Elizabeth, Caroline, Alexander, Matilda, William , Amanda, Sarah Ann, and John. Mr. Cram's father, David, died in October, 1889, and his mother, Catharine, in 1865. They were residents of Lower Paxton township. Sarah Jane re- ceived her education in Lower Paxton town- ship. After the death of her father she re- sided among strangers until her marriage on December 22, 1865, to John Crum. They had six children : Marv Ella, born October 9, 1866, and died October 27, 1867 ; Rebecca, who died in infancy; John H., born June 25, 1868 ; William Edward, born November 20, 1869; JennieS., born June 25, 1872; DavidF., born February 12, 1877. Her husband, John Crum, died June 3, 1886, at the age of forty- five years. In politics Mr. Crum was a Re- publican and served two terms as school director. He was a member of the Church of God, of which his family also are mem- bers. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 799 LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP. Etter, Abram Landis, editor and pro- prietor of the Middletown Journal (weekly), established in 1854, and Daily Journal, es- tablished 1890, was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., August 15, 1862. He is a son of ihe late George W. Etter, who was born in Middletown in 1815, was en- gaged in the lumber business for forty years, and conducted one of the largest saw mill plants along the Susquehanna south of Williamsport. His ancestors have resided in Middletown for more than a century. Abram L. was the youngest son of his father. His education was such as could be obtained b} r a bright and ambitious boy in the schools of his native town. But his course of study did not end with the close of his school days. He chose as his occupa- tion for life the printer's trade, and went into the office of his predecessor, the late J. W. Stofer, to learn the art. The printing office is the very best school for mental training and development in special direc- tions ; certainly orthography and grammar are not mastered so thoroughly in any school as they are in the printing office. And when the office is that of a newspaper, there is a training in literary taste and an attainment in the use of language excelling the results of tuition in school and college. In such favorable conditions did young Etter continue his education, beginning his apprenticeship in 1878. in 1881, when in his nineteenth year, he secured employment in the Government printing office in Wash- ington, D. C, and continued there for three years. In 1888 he was employed in Chi- cago, 111., in the office of the Daily Market Report, a trade publication. His native newspaper tastes and talents began to assert themselves, and he looked about him for an opportunity to gratify them. His old friend, the proprietor of the Middletown Journal, was compelled by fail- ing health to contemplate the abandonment of active business. The would-be seller and purchaser were naturally brought together, and the contract between them materialized and was consummated in September, 1885. In his native place, in the office where he had learned the art of printing and the greater art of newspaper making, surrounded by a host of old and tried friends and well- wishers and prospective patrons, Mr. Ktler was in the conditions calculated to stimulate his powers to their most active and fullest exertion. The results are demonstrated, and are to the utmost satisfactory. They are told in few words, which embody the statement of large facts ; the removal of the plant to more commodious and convenient cpuarters, the increase in the size of the paper from four pages of eight columns each to eight pages of six columns each to ac- commodate the rapidly growing advertising patronage, the addition of the Daily Journal, and last, but not least, the enlarged list of subscribers; these are the facts which justify the offering of hearty congratulations to both proprietor and patrons on the posses- sion of a successful newspaper. Like many, perhaps most newspaper men, Mr. Etter owns to some political aspirations, and be- yond doubt they will be gratified. The people are always awake to an opportunity to secure for public service the ability and fidelity of successful men. Mr. Etter was married, June 11, 1889, to Anna Ober, daughter of Rev. Joseph Nissley, of Derry township. Nissley, Isaac O., editor and proprietor of the Middletown Press, was born on his father's farm, one mile south of Hummels- town, February 8, 1854. He is the eldest son of the Rev. Joseph and Anna (Ober) Nissley. His boyhood and youth were spent on the farm, with the usual activities in the way of work and play winch fall to the lot of the farmer boy. During the winter months he was a regular attendant at the Stoverdale school, until promoted to the oc- cupation of teaching in some of the public schools in the adjoining townships. He remained upon the farm for the full period of his minority, but when he came of age he resolved to extend the course of his studies. With a stock of good health and a flow of spirits, he en- tered the State Normal School at Indiana, Pa. Here he found several hundred young people filled witli the same desire for im- provement and impelled by the same am- bition for usefulness as himself. He was graduated from this institution in the class of 1879. While pursuing his course of study he found time, during the year 1S78, to teach the classes in vocal music and pen- manship. Before and after graduation he taught in the public schools of Swatara, .South Hanover and Derry townships, May town, 800 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA East Donegal, Lancaster county, Hummels- town and Annville, nine terms in all. In March, 1882, he removed to Middle- town, having bought the Press of J. R. Hoffer, then also editor of the Mount Joy Herald, now deceased. In the field of journalism and in the management of his paper Mr. Nissley found scope for his talents. In the community the spirit of improve- mant was prevalent, and growth and enlarge- ment were rapidly attained. Mr. Nissley was abreast of all advancement and a leader in all that tended to make the place larger and more prosperous. The growth of his paper is an indication of his ability in the line of a " boomer." Under his management the Press has increased its circulation more than five fold, or to state the figures, from a circulation of about three hundred and fifty the list has risen to near the two thousand mark. Mr. Nissley united with St. Peter's Lu- theran church in 1887. The next year he was elected to the church council, and has been a member of that body ever since, part of the time as trustee, and part as elder. He has been leader of the choir during almost all the time he has been connected with the "church. After the deatb of George A. Lauman, Mr. Nissley was elected super- intendent of the Sabbath-school, and is the third man to fill that office since the school was organized, seventy-five years ago. The school has eight hundred pupils on its roll. Mr. Nissley was married, June 2, 1881, to Miss Emma M. Brunner, daughter of W. E. Brunner, of Campbellstown, Lebanon county, Pa. They began housekeeping at Marietta, but moved to Middletown in 1882, where they have since resided. Mish, George F., M. D., Middletown, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., July 5, 1827. He is a son of George and Catherine (Doll) Mish. The first of the Mish family to settle in Dau- phin county was Jacob Mish, a son of Johannes Mish, of Cumberland county, Pa., who settled in Harrisburg in 1780. He was a tanner, and established one of the first tanneries of Harrisburg. His wife was Cathe- rine Bickle. Their children were : John Bickle, George, Jacob, Henry, and Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of George W. Boyd, of Harrisburg. John B. Mish read medicine with Dr. Samuel Agnew, of Harris- burg, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He located in Lebanon, Pa., where he resided until his death in 1847. He served as burgess of the town and as pro- thonotary of Lebanon county, and was a highly respected citizen. Jacob Mish learned the tanner's trade, and became associated with his father in that business. He died in Harrisburg. Henry Mish died at the age of twenty-two years. George Mish, father of George F., was born in Harrisburg about 1795. He received the ordinary education of that period, and learned the tanner's trade, but not finding it a congenial vocation he did not follow it. He was connected with the Government land office for some years, and afterwards became a contractor on the Pennsylvania canal, Pennsylvania railroad and other public works. In early life he was a Democrat, but later became identified with the Whig party. He served as prothonotary of the county. During the war of 1812 he enlisted in the volunteer service, but after reaching Balti- more the services of the company were not required. He was cashier of the First Dau- phin Deposit Bank. He was a member of the German Reformed church and of the Masonic fraternity. He died in 1850. His wife was Catherine Doll, daughter of Joseph and Esther Doll, of Dauphin county, who survived him many years, and died in 1879. Their family consisted of four daugh- ters, who died in infancy, and four sons, as follows: (1) Henry Augustus, was educated in Harrisburg and graduated from Marshall College, Mercersburg, Franklin county. He studied law with George W. Harris, of Har- risburg, and practiced his profession at Chambersburg and Mercersburg. He estab- lished the Mercersburg Weekly Journal and the Franklin Intelligencer, of Chambersburg, and also published the Mercersburg Review, edited by Rev. J. W. Nevin, D. D., and the Kirchenfreund, edited by Rev. Philip Schaff, D. D. He afterwards removed to Harrisburg and practiced his profession for a short time, when he established the Keystone Nurseries. During the war of the Rebellion he served as volunteer for a short time, and was ap- pointed to office in Washington, D. C. He was never married. He died September 16, 1870. (2) Simon Cameron Mish was born January 7, 1833. He was appointed in the United States navy as a midshipman, and went with Commodore Perry to Japan. He claimed that he and Perry introduced the art of English printing into Japan. He re- signed from the navy at the outbreak of the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 801 Rebellion and enlisted in the Fourth Penn- sylvania cavalry ; he was sergeant-major of his regiment. Jle was taken prisoner and confined at Andersonville, where it is sup- posed he died. (3) Jacob Mish was born at Harrisburg, April 4, 1835. He engaged in farming in Swatara township and afterwards became connected with the Keystone Nur- series. He served in the war of the Rebellion and was quartermaster of his regiment. (4) George F. Dr. George F. Mish was reared in Harris- burg. He received his education at the Harrisburg Academy and at Captain Part- ridge's Military Institution, of Bristol, Pa., afterwards of Norwich, Vt. He learned the printer's trade, and afterwards read medicine under Dr. Joshua M. Wiestling, of Harris- burg, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853 ; he began his practice in the same year at Middletown, Pa. In 1858 he moved to Harrisburg, where he prac- ticed for two years, and returned to Middle- town in 1860, where he has since resided. He is one of the oldest physicians of Dauphin county. He has served as vice-president of the Dauphin County Medical Society, and is a member of the State Medical Society and of the American Medical Association. From 1802 to 1865 he served as assistant surgeon of the Fifteenth regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers. He was taken prisoner at Stone River and confined in Libby prison, but was soon exchanged. He is one of the organizers of the Middletown Gas Company and is its vice-president. He is one of the organizers and the president of the Middletown Drain- age Company. He belongs to Simon Came- ron Post, G. A. R., of Middletown. The Doctor enjoys an extensive practice. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian church of Middletown. In 1859 he married Mary E. Smuller, daughter of George and Caroline (Fisher) Smuller, of Middletown. They have four children : Caroline S., wife Dr. Charles H. Saul, of Steelton, Pa.; George, civil engineer, of Middletown ; Mary C, at home; and Frederick, who died in 1895, aged twenty -three years. Young, Col. James, was a grandson of Peter Young, gentleman, who resided near Sinking Springs, Berks county, Pa., during the Revolutionary war, who performed active service during that trying struggle, and whose patriotism was evidenced by the pub- lic recognition of the Continental authori- ties. On December 14, 1776, he was com- missioned by the Council of Safety of Phila- delphia second lieutenant of the Third bat- talion of Berks county militia. The com- mission is signed by David Rittenhouse, vice-president. On May 17, 1777, he was commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania second lieutenant of a company of foot in the Fourth battalion of militia, Berks county, and on May 10, 1780, he was commissioned by the same au- thority lieutenant of a company in the Sixth battalion of militia of the same county. Those were the days in which militiamen fought the battles of their country. James Young's maternal grandfather was David Ettla, a native of Germany, who emi- grated to this country about 1756 and settled at Middletown, Pa., where he pursued the occupation of a tailor the greater part of his life. He was an important man in the his- tory of the early settlement of that now prosperous borough, and was one of the three commissioners appointed by the King of England to raise the necessar}' funds for the building of the old St. Peter's church, of Middletown. While in performance of the duties incumbent upon him in that position he on one occasion walked from Middletown to Philadelphia, through what was' then a desolate and almost impassable section of the State. He married Magdalena Oldweiler, also a native of Germany, and their children were: David, who married Elizabeth Croll, of Middletown ; Philip, who married Sarah Radenbaugh ; Conrad, a shoemaker, who married Annie Smuller, of Middletown, and who died in 1836 ; Jacob, who married Miss Hertz, of Harrisburg, and Sophia, who mar- ried Peter Young. James Young, son of Peter and Sophia Young, was born at Swatara Hill, Pa., July 25, 1820. His father was born November 13, 1781, emigrated from Berks county, and passed the greater part of his life in the busi- ness of hotel keeping. From 1S20 to 1834 he was the proprietor of the stage house on Swatara Hill, and on February 1, L835, took charge of the Washington House, Middle- town, and kept it until his demise on Sep- tember 29, 1844. He enjoyed a common school education, and passed his earliest years of usefulness in assisting his father in the hotel business. At this early period he evinced a remarkable degree of activity and ambition, ami willingly performed the most menial labor if it conduced to his pecuniary 802 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYGL OPEDIA advantage. By close economy and a care- ful and absteminous course of living he had accumulated in 1839 a sum of money suffi- cient for him to purchase a canal boat, which he run for one year between Hollidaysburg and Philadelphia. In 1840 he established a lumber yard at Middletown, to which he subsequently added the coal business, and for twenty-six years engaged in successful trade in these lines, at the same time fur- nishing supplies to the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company under contract. He was also the purchasing agent for the Northern Cen- tral and Pennsylvania Railroad Company for a number of years, and during the late war engaged in laying a portion of the second track for that company under contract. About 1859 he purchased a valuable lime- stone quarry at Leaman Place, Lancaster county, which the manager of his estate operates, and from which has been furnished large amounts of stone for building the bridges and abutments for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. James Young was em- phatically a self-made man. Though spring- ing from good stock, he started out in life a poor boy, and won a proud place among the representative men of his State by faithful, earnest work and the exercise of indomi- table pluck and resolution. He owned a large amount of real estate in Middletown and elsewhere, including the Washington Hotel, in which he began his business life, the opera house, and divers stores and dwell- ing houses. He took an active interest in local affairs, and was identified with various local institutions and enterprises. He was president of the American Tube and Iron Company, of Middletown, president of the Cameron Furnace, of the same place, and a director of the Commonwealth Guarantee, Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Harris- burg, of the Farmers' Bank of Middletown, of the First National Bank of Lebanon, Pa., of the Lochiel Rolling Mill Company, and was a director of|the Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy and Lancaster Railroad Company for over twenty years. He was also a mem- ber of the State Board of Agriculture of Pennsylvania, by appointment of the Gov- ernor, and vice-president of the State Agri- cultural Society. Though politically a Re- publican he always declined public position, feeling at the same time a warm interest in State and National politics. He was a regu- lar attendant and supporter of St. Peter's Lutheran church, of Middletown. He mar- ried, June 8, 1843, Ann, daughter of Isaac and Catherine Redsecker, and their children were : R. I., residing in Baltimore, Md.; De- lanson J., deceased ; Catherine S., who mar- ried H. P. Dunbar, of Harrisburg ; Sarah H., deceased ; James S., who was engaged in business with his father; Simon Cameron, who was formerly a civil engineer in the ser- vice of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and is now administrator of his father's estate, and Henry P., who resides at Colum- bia, Pa. Young, Simon Cameron, was born in Middletown, Pa., February 20, 1859. He is a son of Col. James Young, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. He was educated in the Friends' Central School of Philadelphia and the Polytechnic College of Pennsylvania, and was graduated as a civil engineer. He at once became connected in that capacity with the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company, and had charge of the construction on the West Pennsylvania division. He was assistant supervisor at Blairsville, New Florence and Gallitzin, and supervisor at Jonesbury, N. J., and Reading, Pa. He retired from the road May 15, 1895, and with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, was made administrator of his father's estate. As representing the estate, he succeeded his father in the management of the numerous and varied enterprises in which he was interested at the time of his death. He is president of the Cameron Furnace Company ; was made a director and vice-president of the American Tube and Iron Company in February, 1896 ; is a director in the Farmers' Bank of Middletown, and the Steelton Na- tional Bank ; and also a director of the Steel- ton, Highspire and Middletown Electric Rail- way Company. He is a member of Prince Edward Lodge, No. 486, F. & A. M. ; of Mount Pine Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., of Reading, and of the Middletown Lodge, Royal Arcanum. He is Republican in politics. In 1881 he married Miss Mary Cleaver, who died in 1886, leav- ing two children : Eliza A. and James. He was married again, in 1889, to Miss Emma Sutton, of Perth Amboy, N. J. Mr. Young and his wife are members of St. Peter's Lutheran church. Young, Harry P., was born June 17, 1862. He is a son of Col. James Young, of whom a sketch is given elsewhere. He was educated at the Friends' Central School, DAUPHIN COUNTY -■o:; Philadelphia, and is a machinist by trade. He married Miss Lillian Maher, of Colum- bia, Pa. Pease, Charles E., M. D., Middletown, was born in Brook Haven, L. I., May 9, 1857. He is a son of E. H. and Sarepta (Hulse) Pease. He obtained his literary education at Claverack College. He read medicine with Dr. Thomas Shaw, of Pittsburgh, and gradu- ated from the University of Pennsylvania in 18S2. He began practice at Irvington, N. J. In November, 18S2, he came to Middletown, where he has since enjoyed an extensive prac- tice. He is surgeon for the American Tube and Iron Company and Pennsylvania Rail- road Company. He is a member of the Dau- phin County Medical Society. He belongs to Triuue Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., to the Patriarch Encampment and the Royal Arcanum. He is a stockholder and director in the Middle- town Drainage Company. In politics Dr. Pease is an active Republican. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church, in which he holds the office of trustee. He was married, in|December, 1SS2, to Miss Mary A. Hedden, daughter of Morris Hedden, of Orange, N. J. They have two children : Nor- man D. and Ada Scott. Bowers, Charles E., M. D., Middletown, was born in Middletown, January 13, 1868. He is a son of Christian and Mary (Yose) Bowers, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1852, located in Philadelphia, and in 1853 came to Middletown, where the father engaged in business as a sawyer. He managed a mill for Etter, Carmany & Siple for about thirty years. He was also for some years with Kendig & Lauman. Since then he has retired from active busi- ness. His family consists of four children : Frederick, Charles E., Catherine, and Rose. He served as secretary of the school board for nine years. He and his family are mem- bers of the Lutheran church, and he be- longs to the Masonic fraternity. Charles E. was educated in the public schools of Mid- dletown. He engaged in the drug business with Dr. J. W. Rewalt, alter which he took a course in the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, from which he was graduated in 1S89. He studied medicine under Dr. Will- iam A. Burns, of Philadelphia, and gradu- ated from the Medico-Chirurgical College in 1893. He began practice in Columbia, Pa., and in 1895 located in Middletown, where he has since resided. Dr. Bowers has also established and conducts a drug store. In politics the Doctor is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. He was married in 1S93 to Miss Catherine Cox, daughter of Thomas L. Cox, of Ephrata, Pa., by whom he has three chil- dren : Karl, and Dorothy and Florine, who are twins. Kendig, Walter Henry, was born in Middletown, Pa., June 3, 1830. He is a son of Martin and Rebecca (McFarland) Kendig. Martin Kendig, paternal great-grandfather of Walter Henry, was a descendant of one of the earliest Swiss settlers in Lancaster county, Pa. At the close of the Revolutionary war he located on Senaca Lake, near Waterloo, N. Y., where he died. He married Mary Brenneman, and they had eight children : John, Martin, Joseph, Daniel, Elizabeth, Christian, Mary, and Nancy. John Kendig, oldest child of Martin, and paternal grandfather of Walter Henry, was born October 4, 1770, and died October 12, 1831, at Middletown, Pa. He married Eliza- beth Hill, born September 17, 1770, died March 20, 1845, at Middletown. Their chil- dren are: Martin, Sarah, and Daniel. Martin Kendig, oldest son of John, and father of Walter H., was born December 31, 1797, in Sunbury, Northumberland county. Pa., died August 28, 1850, near Middletown. Pa. After completing his education he learned the trade of harness making at Har- risburg, and established himself in the busi- ness at Middletown, being at the same time interested with his brother Daniel in the lum- ber trade; with whom and with Judge Mm tv he joined and erected a sawmill at the mouth of the Swatara, where they carried on a large business. Mr. Kendig was an enterprising and successful business man, and a gentle- man of probity, highly honored and of com- manding influence in public affairs, lie served as one of the auditors of the county from 1826 to 1828,and represented Dauphin county in the Legislature From 1837 to 1839. He was thrice married, being first united, June 15, 1820, to Rebecca McFarland, of Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., born June 28, 1S00, died April 1, 1831. The children born to this marriage are : Rev. Daniel and Walter Henry. Mr. Kendig mar- ried, secondly, Sarah Sebaugh, daughter of Conrad Sebaugh, of Middletown, by whom lie had five children: John Allen. James, 804 B10GRA PHICAL ENGTGL OPEDIA Rebecca, William, and Elizabeth. Mr. Ken- dig married, thirdly, September 1, 1842, Mrs. Rachel (Shelly) Croll, widow of Abner Croll, no surviving issue. Walter Henry's grandfather on his moth- er's side was John McFarland, a native of Scotland. He died January 17, 1787, aged fifty-four years. He married Mary Ireland, who died August 20, 1790, aged forty-eight years. They are both buried at Derry Church. Their son, Walter McFarland, died in 1820. He married Sarah Mitchell, daughter of Thomas Mitchell, and settled on the Swatara. Their children were : John, Rebecca, wife of Martin Kendig and mother of Walter Henry, and Mary, wife of Mr. Wilson. The McFarland and the Ireland families first settled in Cecil county, Md. Walter H. was educated in the public schools of his native town. He was early trained in the mercantile business, and afterwards became a contractor on public works. He was interested in several exten- sive contracts on the New York and Erie railroad in connection with Philip Irwin and Stephen Atherton. He returned to Middle- town and engaged in the lumber business with Daniel Kendig & Co. He is still in that business, under the firm name of Ken- dig & Lauman. He served as postmaster of Middletown by the appointment of President Lincoln, and was removed from that office by President Johnson. He was married, December 25, 1856, to Jane E., daughter of William McMurtrie, of Huntingdon, Pa. They had one son, Martin, born January 5, 1858 ; educated in public schools ; learned the printing trade in Washington, D. C; spent a portion of his life in his father's office, subsequently employed with the American Tube and Iron Company, of Middletown ; he died May 3, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Kendig have an adopted daughter named Edith, widow of the late Frank Croll, who now resides in Middletown. Rev. Daniel Kendig, brother of Walter H., was born in September, 1824. He is a chaplain in the United States army and was stationed at the posts of Fort Stallacoom, in Washington, and the Presidio, San Fran- cisco, from December 19, 1859, to May 27, 1867; post chaplain April 31, 1867 ; on the retired list of the United States army, 1891. Borland, John A., Middletown, was born in Andersontown, York county, Pa., in Janu- ary, 1847. He is a son of William and Jane (Anderson) Borland, natives of York county. They were prominent members of the Bethel church. He was educated in the public schools. Leaving home at the age of four- teen he engaged as clerk at Eberly's Mills, Cumberland county, Pa. In 1861 he went to Washington, D. C, to learn the drug busi- ness with his uncle, who was a prominent physician of that city. The business did not prove congenial, and he remained there only six months. In 1864 he went to Har- risburg, and for several years was clerk in some of the largest dry goods houses. For seventeen months Mr. Borland served as secretaiy of the Y. M. C. A., of Harrisburg. Through the urgent solicitation of Rev. Mr. Pattison, father of Governor Pattison, he was induced to fill the appointment of junior local preacher at Gilbertson,Mahanoy Plain and Frackville. As a result of his labors at the two latter places two church organiza- tions were effected, which have since grown to be prosperous congregations of the Metho- dist Episcopal denomination. In 1880 he engaged in the mercantile business for him- self in Middletown, and has since continued there. On March 20, 1895, he established a branch store at Carlisle, Pa. He was a di- rector in the Middletown National Bank. On January 10, 1896, the store occupied by Mr. Borland at Carlisle was destroyed by fire. On April 30, 1896, Mr. Borland pur- chased the grocery store and good will of the business adjoining his former premises in Middletown, formerly conducted by W. W. Reitzel, and in connection with his large dry goods business he is now also conduct- ing one of the most extensive and well equipped grocery stores in Middletown, un- der the name of Borland's Apartment Store. Mr. Borland is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Malta and the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Po- litically he is a Republican. He is a promi- nent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and fills the office of steward. He takes an active interest in all church work and all matters pertaining to the Y. M. C. A. He was married in 1877 to Miss Kate M. Young, daughter of Amos W. Young, by whom he has had three children : Bertha, died December 8, 1894 ; Herbert A., and Edgar S. Lingle, John O, M. D., of Middletown, Pa., was born in Harrisburg, September 17, 1859. He is a son of Joseph and Sarah DAUPHIN COUNTY. 805 (Steel) Lingle, and a brother to Lockwood J. Lingle, of Pliilipsburg, Centre county, Pa., now engaged as a foreman at the firebrick works of Wigton & Co., of that place. The Doctor's early life was spent in Harrisburg, where he received a common school educa- tion, graduating from the high school of that place in 1876, being a member of the second class that held their commencement exercises in the then new opera house. After leaving school he entered the drug business, serving as clerk with Drs. Markley and Nunemacher for a period of one year and six months. Being inclined from early boy- hood to become a physician, and showing many traits characteristic of his love for the profession, his parents, though in ordinary circumstances, concluded to grant him his desire, and in the spring of 1878 he began the study of medicine with Dr. M. Friese, of Harrisburg. After studying one year he entered the New York Homoeopathic Medi- cal College with the intention of completing a three year course there, but after taking one year his preceptor became seriously ill and was taken to the Homoeopathic Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment, and requested him to finish the remaining two years of the course in the Hahnemann Medical Col- lege, of Philadelphia, which he did, graduat- ing in 1881 with high honors. He took the prize of his class for superior scholarship, the class numbering about one hundred. In a competitive examination for hospital ap- pointments he was the first one chosen for AVard's Island, but declined, and going home began the practice of his profession in Har- risburg in the spring of 1881. In the fall of 1882 he removed to Middletown, where he has since been engaged in practice. He is a member of Triune Lodge, No. 307, 1. O. 0. F., Middletown, Pa., a past officer of the lodge, and was the acting past grand at the time of the dedication of their new hall, now situated on Emaus street. He was also one of the building committee entrusted with the responsibility in the erection of their new hall which to-day is considered not only a credit to the lodge, but also to the town. In the cornerstone of the build- ing, among other things, will be found a piece of copper plate upon which is inscribed the names of the acting officers, and among which will be found the name of Dr. J. C. Lingle, P. G. H. He is also a member of Iv. G. E., K. of P., and the Masonic fraternity. He was married, December 20, 1883, to Miss Alice May, daughter of Alexander and Elcinda McCrone, natives of Maryland, but for the last twenty years residents of Harris- burg. They have four children : Charlie Percival, Yula May, Frances Estell,and John C, Jr. Dr. Lingle has taken an active part in politics, being a staunch, stalwart Repub- lican, and unswerving in his conviction as to the necessity of a protective tariff. He and his family attend the Methodist Episco- pal church. Reider, Abraham H., cashier of the Far- mers' Bank, of Middletown, was born in Mt. Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa., June 14, 1848. He is a son of George and Eliza- beth (Shearer) Reider. He belongs to a family of German descent, one of the oldest in the State, and one with a most honorable history. His great-greatgrandfather be- longed to the provisional army under Wash- ington and Braddock, in the war of 1754- 1756, and was killed in that war. The Reider family has numerous representatives among the residents of Dauphin, Lancaster and Franklin counties, occupying promi- nent places in business and professional life. Prof. John A. Ryder, who filled a chair in the University of Pennsylvania, and who died in 1895, was of this family. Mr. Reider's father is a local minister in the United Brethren church, and also a retired fanner. While he appreciates the honor of a noble ancestry, Mr. Reider has always rec- ognized the obligation imposed upon him to be worthy of that ancestry, and realized that he could do this only by earnest and faithful efforts to be useful and honorable in his own day and generation. He was reared in Lancaster county, and received his education in the public schools, the Lebanon Valley College and the State Nor- mal School at Millersville. This course prepared him for the profession of teaching. He holds a certificate from the State and county superintendents of schools, which permanently and perpetually entitles him to teach in any county of the State without being examined. He taught school in Lan- caster and Dauphin counties for a number of vears. At the organization of the Farm- ers' Bank of Middletown in 1SS2 Mr. Reider was elected teller of the bank, and filled this position for twelve years. In 1894 he was elected cashier, which office he now fills. He is also engaged in farming in Lon- donderry township. On September 1, 1895, 806 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA he was elected treasurer of the Cameron Furnace Company. He served as treasurer of the Middletown borough from 1894 to 1895, and declined re-election. He is Re- publican in politics. He is a member of the United Brethren church and superin- tendent of the Sunday-school. He takes an active interest in all church work. He is much interested in historical and genealogi- cal matters, and is an active member of the Pennsylvania German Society. No. 307, I. 0. 0. F. He is a Democrat in politics. He was married, in 1882, to Miss Clara Willman, daughter of Albert Willman, of Londonderry township. His wife is a member of the Lutheran church. Brandt, B. F., Middletown, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., April 5, 1839. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (McClenigan) Brandt, natives of that county. They moved to Dauphin county in 1854, and located on a farm in Londonderry township. The father died in Middletown in 1868, and the mother died in Middletown in 1872. They were members of the United Zion's Children church. They reared a family of nine chil- dren, seven of whom are now living. Their children are : Abraham, of Middletown, who died February 14, 1896 ; Samuel, of Middle- town ; John, married Lucetta Rife, daughter of Abraham Rife, and died in 1860 ; Jacob, married Anna Houser, daughter of Peter Houser, of Middletown, and died in 1875, leaving one child, Kate, who married John Young, of Delta, Md.; B. F.; Mary Jane, wife of Jacob S. Keyser, of Middletown ; Henry, of Royalton ; David C, of Middletown, born January 10, 1847, married Maggie Piatt, and have five children : Jacob, Anna, Clarence, Laura, and Catherine ; Elizabeth, widow of Henry Schaffer, of Lancaster county, Pa. B. F. was educated in the public schools. In 1857 he began business on the Pennsyl- vania canal, and followed the occupation until 1870. During the latter years of this period he owned and commanded his boat. •In 1870 he and his brother Jacob engaged in the wholesale liquor business. After the death of Jacob his brother Abraham became a member of the firm, and continued in it up to 1890. He then retired, and his son, John A Brandt, took his interest. Mi*. Brandt is one of the charter members and a director of the Farmers' Bank of Middletown. He is a charter member and president of the Mid- dletown Market Company. In 1862 he en- listed in company H, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsj'lvania vol- unteers, and served until 1863, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellors- ville, etc. He is a member of Triune Lodge, Klugh, O. R., M. D., Harrisburg, Pa., offices Nos. 103 and L05 North Second street, residence No. 1628 North Third street, was born in May town, Lancaster county, Novem- ber 28, 1866. He is a son of Jacob Frederick and Mary C. (Hambright) Klugh, natives of Lancaster county, Pa. His father was born in 1838. In 1857 he taught school. He came to Dauphin county in 1864 and became principal of the high school at Highspire, which position he held for two years. He then became manager of the Wilson Lumber and Manufacturing Company, and after- wards of the Wilson Distillery Company until 1870, when he resigned and engaged in the lumber business. He has served as justice of the peace at Highspire for about twenty-five years. Politically he is identi- fied as a Democratic leader. Under Presi- dent Cleveland's first administration he was appointed U. S. pension examiner. He was one of the promoters of the Harrisburg, Highspire and Middletown Electric Railway Company. At the present time he is devel- oping the addition of Highspire known as Klughton. His family consists of five chil- dren : Dr. 0. R., Aaron D., Ida N., Mary C, and Jacob Hancock. Dr. O. R. was reared in Highspire and educated in the high school of that town. He read medicine with Dr. E. J. Putt, and graduated from the Jefferson Medical Col- lege, of Philadelphia, April 4, 1889. In 1894 he was made one of the board of censors of the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadel- phia, examining physician of the Protectors' Indemnity Corporation of Pennsylvania, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York. He began practice in High- spire, where he continued until August 30, 1893, when he removed to Middletown. Here he had enjoyed an extensive practice until he removed to Harrisburg, January 1, 1896. He is a specialist of chronic and pri- vate diseases of both sexes. Dr. Klugh is well known throughout the State and is one of the most practical specialists Pennsylvania has ever had. He is the author and pro- prietor of Dr. Klugh's female prescription, a powerful germicide and antiseptic, used in DAUPHIN COUNTY. 807 the ills of females and popularly known throughout the world. He is an active and consistent member of the Democratic part}'. He is one of the original stockholders of the Champion Man- ufacturing Company, of Middletown. He was married, November 6, 1890, to Miss Ada B. Brenneman, daughter of Dr. A. N. Brenneman, of Middletown. They have one child, J. Russel Klugh, born March 2, 1892. Mrs. Klugh is a member of St. Peter's Lu- theran church. Kurtz, Benjamin W., merchant and bur- gess of Middletown, was born in Middle- town, Pa., April 28, 1854. He is a son of John and Margaret (Fackler) Kurtz. His father was a native of Chester county, Pa., and came to Middletown in 1840 with his father, John Kurtz, who located in London- derry township. The father was a hotel keeper and a tenant farmer for Hon. Simon Cameron for a number of years. He after- wards became the owner and captain of a canal boat, which he managed for several years. Mr. Kurtz was Republican in politics. He was a member of the Methodist Episco- pal church. He died in 1888, his wife in 1880. They had seven children, of whom six are now living, namely: Elizabeth P., wife of John- Kohr, of Middletown ; Mary J., wife of Thomas J. Bretz, of Harrisburg ; Benjamin W.; John F., of Middletown, a recessor at the Tube Works, born in June, 1856, married Emma Wolton, and has two children, George W. and John ; Stephen R., of Middletown, a tinsmith, born in 1858, married Adeline Killian, and has these children: Eva, Maggie, Myra, Susan, and Albert; Edwin, born in 1801, married Cordie Walton, and has two children, Em- ma and Elizabeth. Benjamin W. was reared in Middletown, and enjoyed the advantages to be derived by a wide-awake boy from a course in the schools of the borough. He learned the trade of butt-welder, but this employment was not active and stirring enough for a young man of his energy and ambition. For six years he followed the canal. From 1875 to 1881 he was connected with the Central railroad of New Jersey as baggagemasterand assistant ticket agent in Union and Monmouth counties. In 1881 he returned to Middle- town, and worked for the American Tube and Iron Company for thirteen years. By industry, economy and frugality he had ac- cumulated enough to enable him to engage in business for himself. He chose merchan- dizing, and in 1892 established his present business. He was elected burgess of Middle- town in 1894. He is a Republican, and ac- tive as a party worker. He is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. On Oc- tober 28, 1879, he was married to Miss Fanny Wilson Stipe, daughter of Perry Stipe, of Middletown. They have two children, Ma- bel Elizabeth and Edna. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he holds the office of steward. Rambler, Michael Backenstoe, deceased, was born in West Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 19, 1831. He was a son of Leonard Rambler, also a native of Dauphin county, and a grandson of Peter Rambler, a native of Germany, who came to America and settled in Dauphin county about 1780. Leonard Rambler was born February 26, 1795, and was one of the prominent and wealthy farmers of his day. He was a prominent member of the Shells- ville Lutheran church. He died August 17, 1871. His wife was Miss Priscilla Backen- stoe. Their children were: John, Mary, Henry, Michael, Jane, Eli, and Priscilla; three of whom are living, namely: Mary, wife of Moses Early, of Shellsville ; Priscilla, wife of Benjamin Gingerich. of West Han- over, and Eli, of Grantville, Pa. Michael B. received his education in the schools of Harrisburg and Gettysburg. In 1855 he came to Middletown and established a mercantile business, which he continued until his death in 1892. He was one of the original stockholders of the American Tube and Iron Company, and of the Middletown Car Works. He served on the school board for many years, and was instrumental in establishing the present high school. He was treasurer of the school board, and was a member of the town council for several years. Politically he was a Democrat. He was a regular attendant and an active worker and supporter of St. Peter's Lutheran church. He was married, April 15, 1850, to Miss Matilda J. Caskie, daughter of Joseph Cas- kie, of Philadelphia, Pa. Their living chil- dren are: Leonard G; Julia, wife of Frank Nissley, of Middletown, and Alice. He or- ganized the Building and Loan Association in 1868, and was its treasurer up to the time 808 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of his death. His grandfather, Peter Ram- bler, was burgomaster of Antwerp, Belgium, and after coming to America was a commis- sioned officer in the Continental army. Rambler, Leonard C, son of Michael B. Rambler, was born in Middletown, April 8, 1857. He completed his education in the high school of the borough. In 1873 he en- tered his father's store, and remained with him until 1884, when he engaged with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as ticket receiver at Atlantic City, N. J. At his fath- er's death, in 1892, he returned to Middle- town, took charge of his business, and has carried it on ever since. He also succeeded his father as treasurer of the Middletown Building and Loan Association. He was married, in 1887, to Miss Anna E. Early, daughter of Moses Early, of West Hanover township. They have one child, Leonard C, Jr. Mr. Rambler is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of St. Peter's Lutheran church. Deckard, Levi L., dentist, Middletown, was born in Swatara, Dauphin county, Pa., January 28, 1828. He is a son of Henry and Martha (Ziders) Deckard, natives of Dauphin county. His grandfather was a native of Germany, and was one of the earliest settlers of this county. His father was a carpenter, and died about 1830. Their children were: Jacob, a carpenter, who was killed by an ac- cident, he married a Miss Rigle, and left one son, Jacob, residing at Renovo, Clinton county, Pa.; Martha, deceased, married Adam Ulrich ; Israel, deceased (see sketch of I. L. Deckard elsewhere); Henry, retired farmer, of Middle- town ; David, deceased; John, deceased, and Levi L. Levi L. was reared on a farm. He was the youngest of the family, and his father died when he was four years old. This means more uncertainty and greater limitations in living and learning than are the lot of the ordinary boy, but he had a good home on the farm, and the usual summer work and winter schooling which farmer boys enjoy. Such an experience is not without substan- tial benefits in the way of practical knowl- edge of men and affairs and training for the business of life. This was his lot up to 1839, when he was over ten years of age, when he came to Middletown. In 1847 he engaged with Conkle & Sayford, of Harrisburg, with whom he remained one year. In 1848 he became connected with Souders & War- ren, of Philadelphia, for a short period. He then returned to Middletown and engaged in the merchant tailoring business. In 1855 he began the study of dentistry under Dr. Carman, of Harrisburg ; he finished his pro- fessional preparations with Dr. Armstrong, of Philadelphia, and afterwards remained with him for several years. He again re- turned to Middletown and opened an office, where he has since continued to practice his profession. Dr. Deckard is one of the oldest practicing dentists in Pennsylvania. He is also prominent in his profession. He is the inventor and patentee of the Electric Dental Spring Machine, for the painless extraction of teeth,' which is quite generally used by dentists throughout the country. In 1855 he married Miss Elizabeth Brestle, daughter of Peter Brestle, of Middletown. She died January 11, 1888, leaving no children. Dr. Deckard is a Democrat. He is an attendant and supporter of the Presbyterian church. Ulrich, Sylvester, M. D., Middletown, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., October 9, 1862. He is a son of Sebastian and Cath- erine (Eagle) Ulrich. His father is a native of Germaii3 r , and his mother of Lancaster county, Pa. His father is a carpenter and was connected with the Colemans in Leb- anon county for many years. During the war of the Rebellion he was in the employ- ment of the United States Government, en- listed.in the corps of mechanics, and engaged in bridge building. The Doctor removed with his parents to Lancaster county when he was two years old, and was educated at the high school of Elizabethtown. He read medicine under Dr. Lingle, of Middletown, and attended the Hahnemann Medical Col- lege, of Philadelphia, from which he gradu- ated in 1890. He then succeeded to the practice of Dr. A. P. Bowie, of Uniontown, Fayette county, Pa. In 1891 he located in Middletown, where he has since practiced his profession. He is a member of the South Central Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ulrich is active in the Democratic party. He was married, in 1892, to Miss Emma Hargleroth, daughter of George Hargleroth, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster county. He and his wife are members of St. Mary's Catholic church. wO^^i^ gd/LAsi^*^/ . ^O ■bv-t *< , A/& 'i^L DAUPHIN COUNTY. 811 The Croix Family. — The first of the Croll family to settle in Dauphin county was John Croll, a native of York county, Pa., who set- tled in Middletown at an early day and estabr lished one of the first tanneries of the town. He had three sons: John, Abner, and Henry, and one daughter, Lydia, who married Philip Ettle. The eldest of these sons, John, en- gaged in the tanning business in Middle- town. He was connected with the Middle- town Bank under Hon. Simon Cameron. He was a member of the Lutheran church and for many years its treasurer. He organ- ized the first Sunday-school and superin- intended it for over fifty years. He was also trustee of the Emaus Orphan Home. He married Eliza Lauman, daughter of William Lauman. Their children are: Elizabeth, Susan, and Annie, residing in Middletown ; Maria L., who married Rev. W. M. Baum, D. D., pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, Philadelphia ; Caroline and Maggie, deceased ; George L., deceased ; and Emeliue, who married Dr. J. P. Keller, of Harrisburg. Henry Croll learned the shoemaker's trade, and afterwards engaged in the butchering business, which he continued until his death. He married Mary, daughter of Philip Old- weiler, and left several children ; one child, Mary, wife of Joseph Nissley, of Middletown, Pa., survives. Abner Croll was born in Middletown, Sep- tember 9, 1800, and learned the trade of hatter. Afterwards he succeeded to. his father's business. He married, September 6, 1827, Rachel, daughter of John Shelly, of Londonderry township. He died August 27, 1835 ; his wife November 29, 1875. He was a prominent member of the Lutheran church and a leader of the choir. His children were: John S., who died in York, Pa., in 1880; William A., of Middletown ; Lydia S., wife of Jacob L. Nissley, of Middletown ; Luther H, who was professor of mathematics of Pennsylvania College, and died at Gettys- burg. George L. Croll, son of John Croll, second, was born in Middletown in 1823. He was educated in the schools of the borough. At the age of sixteen he became a clerk in a general store in York, Pa. About 1853 he returned to Middletown and formed a part- nership in the general mercantile business with Frederick Lauman; under the firm name of Lauman & Croll, which continued for a few years. Pie then purchased his partner's interest and carried on the business 52 until his death, in 1874. He was considered one of the prominent business men of the town He had interests in the Middletown Furniture Company. He was a Democrat. He served as a member of the school board. In 1854 he married Sarah Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Dr. Mercer Brown, of Middletown. She died in September, 1882. They were members of the Lutheran church. They had these children : Mercer B., physician, of Fre- mont, Neb., born in 1855 ; John, of South Boston, Va., born in October, 1856, an or- dained minister of the Lutheran church ; Edward L., of Middletown ; George L., of Sparrow's Point, Md., born in 1861 ; Re- becca Brown, born in 1863 ; Frank, who died in 1891, aged twenty-four years ; Raymond L., student of music at Cincinnati, 0. Edward L. Croll, proprietor of the Middle- town Furniture Company, was born in Mid- dletown, December 15, 1858. He received his education in the public schools, and took a special course in the Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg. He then went to Philadel- phia and engaged with John E. Fox & Co., bankers. Afterwards he became connected with the Union National Bank, where he remained for nearly five years, being pro- moted to assistant receiving teller. He re- signed this position in 1S82, and became connected with the Middletown Furniture Company, in which he was a stockholder. In December, 1884, he and his brothers George and John purchased the controlling interest in the company, and became its managers. On June 10, 1895, he purchased the control- ling interestand hassince conducted the busi- ness of the company. They manufacture cabinet work, and receive many Government contracts for postoffice furniture. Mr. Croll is a Democrat. He is a member of Swatara Council, No. 949, R. A. He is an active member of the Lutheran church, and has for several years served as deacon and secretary of the council of the church. William A. Croll was born in Middletown, February 17, 1830. He is a son of Abner. a sketch of whom is given elsewhere in this volume, and Rachel, daughter of John Shelly. He was educated in the borough schools, and engaged in farming. He was appointed principal of the Emaus Orphans' Home in February, 1866, and has since held that position, lie was elected justice of the peace in 1874, and still continues in that office. In June, 1882, he was appointed notary public. He sent a substitute to the war of 812 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the Rebellion, and afterwards joined Colonel Young's cavalry, but was discharged on reaching Harrisburg. He was one of the organizers, and a director of the Middletown Water Company, and one of the original stockholders in the Middletown Car Works. He was married, May 24, 1855, to Miss Annie Faber, daughter of Adam Faber, of Adams county. They have four children : Abner, merchant of Middletown ; William L., prac- ticing dentistry in Londonderry ; Charles E., and Edward Hillis, of Middletown. Mr. Croll and his family are active and prominent members of St. Peter's Lutheran church, in which he has for many years filled the office of trustee. McCreary, Elijah, Middletown, was born in York county, Pa., October 24, 1826. He is a son of John and Maria (Lutz) Mc- Creary, and a grandson of Isaac McCreary, a native of Scotland, who first settled in Chester county, Pa., and removed to York county during the Revolutionary period. John, father of Elijah, was born there. He was a carpenter and removed to Dauphin county in 1837; he located in Middletown and engaged in hotel keeping. He died in 1843, leaving four children : Mary, wife of Jacob Patton, now deceased ; Elijah ; Maria, wife of Frederick Morningstar, of Middle- town, and John, who was killed on the Pennsylvania railroad, December 8, 1892. Elijah and Maria are now the only surviv- ing members of the family. Elijah came to Middletown with his par- ents and engaged as driver on the State and Union canals ; this occupation he followed until 1843. On March 10, 1844, he was ap- prenticed to John Watson to learn boatbuild- ing. After serving six months of his appren- ticeship he was bound out until he became of age, a period of three years and seven months. He was then recommended by Simon Cameron and Joseph Ross to a place in the United States navy yard, at Phila- delphia, but did not accept the appointment. He took a trip through the West with his brother John, visiting Chicago, Louisville, Cairo, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and other places, traveling all the way by water, and returning to Middletown in 1849. In 1850 he and his brother John and Jacob Patton engaged in boat building. Pat- ton retired from this firm after one year, and the McCrearys continued the business- for many years, and were very successful. They also engaged in merchandising, deal- ing very extensively in pork, and for many years conducted a saw mill. Mr. McCreary was also engaged in the coal and ice busi- ness for about eight years. He is not now engaged in any active business, but spends the autumn of his life in comparative re- tirement amidst the surroundings of his home and family. In 1S54 he married Miss Laura Sheffer, daughter of Adam Sheffer, of Marietta. She died in 1872, leaving five children : Wesley, Elmer E., Elijah P., Car- rie, wife of Alfred Antrim, and Laura, wife Grant Croll, all of Middletown. He was again married, in 1881, to Miss Eleanor V. Duck, daughter of Washington Duck, of Columbia, by whom he has two children : Estella and May. Mr. McCreary was for- merly active in political matters. He served nine years in the borough council and seven years as member of the school board. He and his family attend the Bethel church. Deckard, Dr. I. K., postmaster, Middle- town, was born in Middletown, June 27, 1862. He is a son of Israel and Nancy (Kline) Deckard. His father was a miller, and conducted the grist mill for the Cam- eron Furnace Company for about thirty- five years. He died March 19, 1889. ^ His wife, who was a daughter of Joseph Kline, of Lancaster county, and a native of Lingles- town, Dauphin county, survives him. Their family consists of six children : Mary, wife of Andrew Yingst, of Middletown ; Jacob, of Middletown ; Caroline, wife of E. C. Brinser, of Londonderry township ; Henry, of Sioux City, Iowa ; Barbara, wife of John H. Horst, of Middletown, and Israel K. Israel K. was educated in the public schools of Middletown. In 1885 he was ap- pointed to a position in the railway mail service. This position he filled with credit to himself and with satisfaction to the pub- lic for four years. In 1889 he resigned it with a view of preparing himself for profes- sional work. He entered the American Veterinary College, in New York City, took a three years' course, and was graduated in 1891. He returned to Middletown, and has since been engaged here in the practice of his profession. On October 1, 1895, he was appointed postmaster of Middletown by President Cleveland. He is the first repre- DA UPHIN COUNTY. 813 sentative of the Democratic party to receive the appointment of postmaster of Middle- town for thirty-four years. Deckard. Jacob B., feed dealer, Middle- town, Pa., was born in Middletown, Febru- ary 13, 1849. He was educated in the pub- lic schools, and was afterwards engaged in the feed and milling business with his father. He established his present business in 1893. In the same year he was married to Miss Emma Parthemore, daughter of David Parthemore, of Highspire, Pa. In politics he is Democratic. He is a member of the borough council. His wife is a member of the Bethel church. He attends the Lu- theran church. Keener, Harry 0., was born in Eliza- bcthtown, Lancaster county, Pa., June 24, 1870. He is a son of Joseph G. and Kate (Oldweiler) Keener. His father was born at Chickey's Mills, Lancaster county, Pa., April 10, 1845, and was educated in the public schools of Mt. Joy, Pa. He learned the milling business of Brandt & Manning, of Mt. Joy, and pursued that occupation for many years. He operated the Elizabethtown grain warehouse and elevator from 1877 to 1887, when he came to Middletown and established the firm of J. C. Keener & Son, in the general warehouse business, which continued until bis death in 1889. This firm also purchased the Robert P. Long brickyard property, which they enlarged and remodeled so as to carry on an extensive business in that line. He was a member of the Middletown Market Company and a stockholder in the Elizabethtown Exchange Bank. In politics he was Republican. He served as school director and member of the borough council for many years. He was a member of the Bethel church. He died sud- denly on the train, June 10, 1891, when re- turning from attending an annual conven- tion of the brickmakers of the United States, held at Washington, D. C. He married Miss Kate Oldweiler, of Lancaster county, who survives him. They had five children : Harry 0., Annie O., Mary A., James B., and Joseph, Jr. Harry ( >. received his education in the Elizabethtown high school, the Franklin and Marshall and the Commercial colleges of Lancaster county. He became a partner in his father's business in 1887 under the firm name of J. C. Keener & Son. Since the death of his father, which occurred in 1S89, he has had entire charge of the business. Although young in years and in experience, he has proved himself abundantly qualified to man- age interests of magnitude and importance. He is a stockholder in the Middletown Market Company and its secretary. He is also a stockholder in the Champion Manufacturing Company of Middletown. He is an active worker in the Republican party. Mr. Keener married, April 9, 1890, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Fackler, daughter of Joseph Fackler, of Mid- dletown, and stepdaughter of John \Y. Re- walt. He is a member of the Bethel church and is a sympathizer and co-worker in all movements and measures for promoting the material and moral welfare of the commu- nity. He takes a special interest in the Young Men's Christian Association, of which he is an active member. Dasher, Hiram D., merchant, Middle- town, Pa., was born in Londonderry town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., August 24, 1838. He is a son of Charles and Catherine (Bal- mer) Dasher, of Dauphin and Lancaster counties respectively. Peter Dasher, his grandfather, was a native of Germany, and a stone mason ; he married Miss Hufty. The parents of Hiram D. were married in 1828, and settled upon a farm in London- derry township, Dauphin county. The father died there in February, 1S90. The mother is still living. They had four chil- dren : Nancy, wife of John Frantz, of Roy- alton, Pa.; Hiram D.; Mary, wife of Reuben Snavely, of Middletown, and William, of Middletown. Hiram D. received his education in the township schools. He learned bricklaying, and followed this occupation for some years. In 1801 he enlisted in company D, Ninety- third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers ; re-enlisted in 1804 as a veteran and was honorably discharged June 27, 1805. During his service in the army he was promoted from the rank of private to be sergeant, sec- ond lieutenant and first lieutenant, He served in the Army of the Potomac, and was a sharer in the marches, battles, defeats and victories of that great army. He was in the hat ties of Fair ( )aks, the Seven Days' fighting, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and other engagements. He is justly en- titled to the rewards and honors which a prosperous and grateful people delight to render to the defenders and preservers of the 814 BIO GRA PHICAL ENGYGL OPEDIA Nation. After the close of the war he became a contractor for masonry in Middletown, and carried on this business until 1876. He erected many of the prominent buildings of the town. In 1876 he engaged in mercantile business, and has continued in the same since that date. Mr. Dasher's politics are Republican. He has served as a member of the borough council. He was married in 1860 to Miss Delilah Corl, daughter of Henry Corl, of Cumberland county, Pa. They have three children : Robert F., mar- ried to Mary Nauss ; Charles Henry, married Minnie Fleck, and has one child, Fern Marie; Lillian, wife of William Wagner, of Middletown, has three chilbren : Blanche L., Claude N., and Hiram D.; George, and Washington D. Mr. Dasher is a member of the United Brethren church. Nissley, John L., dealer in farming imple- ments, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lon- donderry township, January 12, 1842. He is a son of Martin and Mary (Longenecker) Nissley, and a grandson of Martin Nissley, a farmer of Londonderry township, who also conducted a grain mill and distillery. His children were : Jacob, who succeeded to his father's business, and died in 1895 ; Mary, wife of Martin Nissley, of Derry township ; Fannie, wife of Jacob Rife, of Londonderry township ; Mrs. Jacob Mumma, of Mechan- icsburg, Pa.; Catherine, wife of Christian Reesor, of Lebanon county, and Martin. The latter, who was the father of John L., was born in Londonderry township, and was a farmer and tobacco raiser. He engaged in the lumber business at Falmouth, and was a partner with Abraham Collins in conducting canal boats. He was a member of the Men- nonite church. In politics he was a Repub- lican. He served as school director in the township. He died in 1887. His first wife died in 1854, leaving four children: John L.; Christian, of Swatara township ; Jacob, of Lower Swatara township, and Annie, wife of H. B. Engle, of Steelton, Pa. His second wife was Mary Horst, of Swatara township. She survives him and resides in Londonderry township. By her he had six children, namely : David, of Maryland ; Frank, of Lower Swatara ; Amos, of Middletown ; Jo- seph, of Lancaster county, Pa.; Emma, wife of David Eppler, of Londonderry township, and Harvey, of Philadelphia, clerk for the South Jersey railway. John L. received his education in the pub- lic schools. For three years he was em- ployed in teaching school. He conducted his uncle's grist mill in 1866-67-68. In 1870 he came to Middletown and became a member of the firm of Reider, Ramsey & Nissley, conducting a planing mill and lum- ber yard. In 1879 he became connected with Engle & Bro., and managed their im- plement business for seven years. At the end of this period he succeeded the firm, and has since conducted the business in his own interest. In 1865 he furnished a substitute in the war of the Rebellion. He is a direc- tor and is treasurer of the Londonderr}"- Live Stock Insurance Company, and was also the secretary of the company for two years. He is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, Mystic Chain, Knights of Pythias, and Knights of Malta. In politics he is a Republican. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Ada K. Landis, daughter of Abraham Landis, of Middletown. They have no chil- dren. He and his wife are active members of the Bethel church. He served as deacon in the church for twelve years. Klugh, Jacob Frederick, Highspire, Pa., was born in Newberrytown, York county, Pa., March 17, 1838. He is a son of Freder- ick H. and Catherine (Elicker) Klugh, na- tives of York county, who moved to May- town, Lancaster county, Pa., in 1840. His father was a potter, and also taught school in York and Lancaster counties. J. F. Klugh was reared in May town, Pa., and educated in the public schools. In 1852 his father died, and he then worked with his brother, Henry E. Klugh (now a prominent and successful attorney of New York City), in his father's pottery at May- town, Pa., until the year 1857, when he took charge of the pottery himself and carried on the pottery business until 1864. In 1857 he began teaching school in the winter, and continued teaching until 1868, and one term after that in 1874 ; and while teaching he was principal of the Elizabethtown high school three terms, the Manheim high school one term, and the Highspire high school two terms. In 1865 he engaged in the clothing business in Marietta, Pa., and Har- risburg. He was bookkeeper for the Eliza- bethtown boot and shoe factory, and also bookkeeper and local editor on the Harris- burg Patriot for a short time. He perma- nently came to Highspire in 1870, engaging with William K. Wilson, and had charge of DAUriUN COUNTY. 815 his business and telegraphing until 1882, when he began the manufacture of cigars, dealing in real estate, surveying and draft- ing. He quit manufacturing cigars in tlio spring of 18.S9, since which time lie has given his attention to real estate, surveying, draft- ing, and the office of the justice of the peace, to which office he was first elected in 1874, and has uninterruptedly served in that ca- pacity until tho present time, with the ex- ception of two years in the service of the United States Government as special exam- iner of pensions, under the commissioner of pensions, Hon. John C. Black. Recently he has purchased about twenty-eight acres of finely located land adjoining the town of Highspire, which he laid out as "Klughton," an addition to Highspire. He is a member of Elizabethtown Lodge, No. 128, I. 0. O. F., and Dauphin Encampment, No. 10, of Har- risburg, Pa. He was the promoter of the Middletown, Highspire and Steelton Street Railway Company, of which he was a stock- holder and director until it was built and swallowed up by the East Harrisburg Pas- senger Railroad Company, now a part of the Harrisburg Traction Company, and was a stockholder in the Highspire Car Shops, which failed in 1872. and is a stockholder of the Highspire Building and Savings As- sociation. In 18G5 he married Miss Mary C, daughter of George and Matilda (Black) Hambright, of Wilmington, Del. They have had seven children, five of whom are liv- ing, viz: Oliver R.,M. D.,of Harrisburg, Pa., Ida Nora, Aaron D., Mary C, and Jacob Handcock. Mr. Klugh was brought up a Lutheran, which church and Sunday-school he regularly attended, but since he is at Highspire he is a contributor to and the fam- ily attend the United Brethren church. Eshleman, John, Highspire, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., November 26, 1842. lie is a son of Abraham and Susan (Ebersole) Eshleman, natives of Lancaster county. His father was a laborer and died in that county, lie was a member of the Mennonite church. His family consisted of ten children, reared to maturity, seven of whom are now living : Martha, wife of Uriah Eichelberger, of Du Page county, 111.; Susan, wife of Jacob Hirsh, of Du Page county, 111.; Adeline, of Du Page county, 111.; David, of Nebraska, a saddler; Henry, of Marietta, Lancaster county ; Simon, of Donegal township, Lancaster county, and John. John was brought up and educated in Lan- caster county. His school days were limited by his earnest desire to enter the ranks of the breadwinners. He went to work as a wage- earner at the age of eleven on the farm of David Ebersole. Until lie was twenty-one years old he worked at farming for various people. During this time he was accumu- lating knowledge and experience and gaining physical strength and muscular vigor, which were to serve him as capital in the business of life. Leaving farm work, he engaged as a laborer with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Here his superiority to the com- mon laborer with whom he was associated was soon recognized and appreciated. In a short time he was made foreman of the " floating gang," and helped to build the double track from Middletown to Columbia. In 18G8 he moved to Highspire and became section foreman for the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company, which position he filled until 1883. In this year he engaged in the lum- ber business, in which he has since continued. He is a stockholder and director in the Har- risburg and Middletown Pike Company and a stockholder in the Harrisburg, Highspire and Steelton Electric Railway Company. He has also large real estate interests. He is Republican in politics. He served as as- sessor of Lower Swarata township for three years. He is superintendent of the High- spire Cemetery Association. Recently Mr. Eshleman has given further proofs of his enterprise by laying out twenty acres of land at the east end of Highspire into town lots, which is called the Eshleman addition to Highspire. These lots are being rapidly pur- chased by residents and newcomers, who are erecting handsome and comfortable homes, and in a very short time this will form one of the most picturesque portions of the vil- lage. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Henry Wolf, of Lower Swatara township, by whom he has one child, Harry W., born in 1871. Mr. Eshleman is a mem- ber of the Church of God. Wolf, Franklin, far O., was born in York cou 29, 1849. He is a son Lydia (LeFevre) Wolf, county, Pa. His father tohacco raiser. He was of the Lutheran church, can in politics. He died 1852. They had nine chi mer, Highspire P. nty, Pa., December of George W. ami natives of York was a farmer and an active member He was Republi- in 1868, his wife in ldren, two of whom 816 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA are now living: Annie, wife of Peter Shingle, of Goldsboro, York county, and Franklin. Franklin was reared in York county and educated in the public schools till he was sixteen years old, when he became a worker for wages, hiring out as a farm laborer. In 1865 he came to Dauphin county, and lived with Hon. Isaac Mumma for thirteen years. For the last eighteen years of this period he rented his farm and conducted the business for himself. In 1878 he engaged with Col. John Motter, and has since had charge of his farming interests. He is an active Re- publican. He has served as school director, treasurer and assessor of Lower Swatara township. He is a member of Prince Edwin Lodge, No. 486, F. & A. M., of Middletown ; of the Order of United American Mechanics, and of Harrisburg Lodge, No. 68, and En- campment No. 10, 1. 0. 0. F., of Harrisburg. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Hoke, of Lower Swatara township. She died December 12, 1883, leaving four children : Harry E., married Elizabeth, daughter of David Smith, and has one child, Walter S.; Emma, wife of David Smith, of Lower Swatara township, and has two children, Annie and Harry ; John Mot- ter, and Harvey J. He was again married, in 1884, to Miss Kate R. Duncan, daughter of David Ober,of Swatara township,by whom he has four children : Clarence, Annie, Ober, and Mary. Mr. Wolf and his family attend the Lutheran church. Alleman, Henry, farmer, Middletown P. 0., was born on the farm he now occupies, February 28, 1832. He is a son of Michael and Catherine (Rudy) Alleman. Five broth- ers, his ancestors, came from Germany at an early day and settled in Berks county, Pa. Henry Alleman, grandfather of Henry, was born in Berks county and settled in what is now Lower Swatara township, where he be- came a prominent farmer and distiller. He was a member of the Lutheran church and helped to build the old Lutheran church of Middletown. His first wife was Miss Julia Long, of South Annville township, Lebanon county. His second wife was a widow Sibert, and survived him several years. He was buried on the Rook farm. His family con- sisted of eight sons and two daughters, many of them settled in Ohio. Two died in Franklin county, Pa. The maternal grand- parents (Rudy) were members of the Re- formed church and their bodies are interred in Shoop's church cemetery. Michael Alleman, father of Henry, was born in Lower Swatara township in 1784, and was a farmer and distiller. He was a prominent member and a deacon in the Lu- theran church. He was first a Whig in poli- tics, and allied himself with the Republican party upon its formation. He served as school director for many years. He died in 1868 ; his wife survived him until 1890. They reared six children : Susanna, widow of John Cope, of Palmyra, Lebanon county, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of John S. Foltz, of Conewago, Pa.; Maria, wife of Michael Con- nelly, of Middletown ; Michael R., who was trustee in the Emaus Orphans' Home for many years, died in 1870; his wife was Leah Royer, of Schaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., who now resides in Steelton ; Henry ; and Joseph W., died in 1893, farmer in Lower Swatara township, married Margaret K. Royer, now residing in Lower Swatara township. Henry received his education in the town- ship schools, the Middletown high school and Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg. He taught school in Dauphin county for five years. Since 1855 he has been engaged in farming. He is an active member of the Republican party. He has served as town- ship auditor. He is a trustee of Emaus Or- phans' Home. He was married to Miss Sa- lome Seltzer, daughter of Samuel Seltzer, of Middletown. They have had fourteen chil- dren : Samuel, of Swatara township, married Miss Reed ; Martin, a carpenter, of Middle- town, married Miss Meade Wallower; Sarah, wife of John V. Ricker, of Swatara town- ship ; Henry M., of Swatara township, mar- ried Minnie Fisher, resides in Albany county, N. Y.; Edward J., of Paxton township, mar- ried Sarah Mumma ; Robert G., Abner T., Ira F., Mary, Salome, Catherine, Helen, David James, and David A., deceased. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Alleman has served in all the church offices. Hooker, Andrew C, Highspire, Pa., was born in Highspire, May 3, 1861. He is a son of Jacob and Jane (Keplinger) Hocker. His father was born in the vicinity of Harrisburg, March 25, 1819, and was a son of Jacob Hocker, who was born April 17, 1775, and died April 8, 1836. Jacob Hocker, Jr., moved with his father, by wagon, to Ohio. After remaining there a short time he returned to DAUPHIN COUNTY. 817 Dauphin county and worked as a driver on the Union canal. He invested his earnings in the purchase of a boat, which he conducted for several years. After this he engaged in mercantile business at Union Deposit for a short period ; he then came to Highspire and opened a store which he conducted until 1 884, with the exception of one year spent in Reading, Pa. He was one of the original stockholders of the Highspire Car and Manu- facturing Company. He was a member of the Order of American Mechanics. He united with the Ilummelstown Lutheran church in 1835. He was Republican in politics, and rilled various township offices. He died March 28, 1892. His wife survives him. They were married in Harrisburg, Decem- ber 13, 1842. Their family consisted of eight children: Mary, married William K.Wilson, and died in Washington ; David K., died in Philadelphia; Amelia J., wife of Shannon Kore, of Highspire; Robert J., died in in- fancy ; Catherine Ann, wife of M. A. Bart- lett;' Ella, wife of L. W. Kribbs, of Washing- ton ; W. C. A. L., who died in Highspire, and Andrew C. The latter received his education at the public school of Highspire, and entered his father's store as a clerk. In 1884 he pur- chased the business and continued it until 1893. Since that time he has devoted his attention to his large real estate interests. He is a member of the Order of American Mechanics. He is a Republican with Prohi- bition proclivities. He was married, in 1884, to Alice F., daughter of Henry Zimmerman, of Lower Swatara township, by whom he has four children: Mervyn J., Jacob C, Ivan, and Edna Francis. Mr. Hockerand his wife are prominent members of the United Breth- ren church, of Highspire, in which he holds the office of trustee and is a class leader. Mumma, Josiah J., farmer, Highspire, Pa., was born in Lebanon county, Pa., February 12, 1841. He is a son of Tsaac and Cathe- rine (Kreider) Mumma. He was reared and educated in Lebanon county. He came to Dauphin county in 1864, and located in Lower Swatara township. He was married, in 18(32, to Miss Annie Elizabeth Ulrich, daughter of Michael Ulrich, of Lower Swatara township, a sketch of whom is given elsewhere in this volume. Mr.Munima, during the progress of the war of the Re- bellion, was patriotic and in full sympathy with those who sought to maintain the Union and perpetuate the life of the Nation. He was a young man, just beginning life and life's business on the farm, and had just married. While he was not so situated that he could enlist in the army and render service in person, he was yet entirely will- ing to bear his part in the patriotic sacri- fices which were demanded of all good citi- zens. Consequently when he was drafted, he cheerfully furnished a substitute who was young and strong and able to do full ser- vice in his name and place in the army. Mr. Mumma is a Republican. He is not an office seeker, but is active in the support of good men for all places of public trust. He has eight children : Catherine, wife of Addi- son Shearer, of Hummelstown, Pa.; Michael U., of Lower Swatara township.; Ida Alice; Josiah J., of Lower Swatara township; Eva U., Isaac N., Eluma Le Roy, and Annie Elizabeth May. The family are members of the Highspire United Brethren church. Michael Ulrich, deceased, was born near Hummelstown, Pa., November 18, 1811. He moved with his parents to Lower Swatara township. He was a farmer by oc- cupation. He died March G, 1889. He was married to Catherine Heicher, of Lower Swatara township, who died December 18, 1883. They had three children, two of whom died in infancy. The third, Annie Elizabeth, married Joshua J. Mumma, and resides in Lower Swatara township. Mr. Ulrich and his wife are members of the Lutheran church, in which he filled the of- fice of elder. Strayer, Horace R., farmer, Middletown P. 0., was born in Lower Swatara township, July 20, 1850. He is a son of Abraham and Mary (Rathbon) Strayer, natives of Dauphin county. His father was a son of Michael Strayer, and was born in Swatara township, May 9. 1813. After his marriage he located in Lower Swatara township, where he lived until his death, November 13, 1S83. His wife was born in 1S15, and died in 1S90. They were members of the United Brethren church. They reared two children: Mary, wife of John M. Strickler, of Derry Church, and Horace R. The latter was educated in the township schools and at Palmyra Academy. After completing his education ho took his place in the ranks of school teachers. He was oc- cupied in this vocation for three terms. In 1870 he married Annie, daughter of Peter 818 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and Elizabeth (Berks) Hoffman. He en- gaged in farming, and found this occupation congenial and promising of good returns for the labor bestowed. In 1883 he purchased the farm he now occupies and cultivates. He is regarded as one of the prominent and solid farmers of the region. In connection with his farm he also conducts a dairy, and has a large list of customers to whom he fur- nishes a daily supply of milk. His reputa- tion is one of strict integrity. As one of his patrons expressed it, his cows and his cans furnish the same kind of milk. Mr. Strayer has three children : Clarence Hoffman, Hor- ace, and Albert. He is a Republican in politics. He has served as school director and as supervisor of the township. He and his family are members of the United Breth- ren church. Bodmer, Edward, proprietor of the Bod- mer House, Highspire, Pa., was born in Highspire in August, 1859. He is a son of Hilarius and Justina (Keller) Bodmer, both natives of Germany. Hilarius Bodmer was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, January 2, 1820, and is a son of John and Anna (Bach- man) Bodmer. Hisfather died in Germany, and he and his mother came to America in 1840. They located in Harrisburg where he worked at the stone mason's trade for two years. His mother moved to Ohio, and later to Iowa, where she died. Mr. Bodmer located in Highspire in 1844, and has since resided there. For thirty-two years he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and had charge of their masonry work from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. He also kept a hotel at Highspire for many years. He is a member of Harrisburg Lodge, No. 68, 1. 0. 0. F. Politically he is a Demo- crat. He was married, in Germany, in 1840, to Miss Justina, daughter of Christian Keller. She died in 1883. They had nine children, six of whom are now living : John, a mason, of Steelton ; Anna, wife of Edward Orth, of Steel ton ; William, of Harrisburg; Sarah, wife of Taylor Crownshield, of Harrisburg; Catherine, widow of John Douglass, of Har- risburg, and Edward. Mr. Bodmer is a member of the United Brethren church. Edward was educated in the public schools of his native place. He learned the trade of stone mason, which he followed for four years. He then learned baking, and estab- lished himself in that business in 1876. He was successful in this line of business, and continued in it for seventeen years. In 1891 he purchased the Bodmer House, which he has conducted since that date. He is Dem- ocratic in politics, and has served as tax col- lector of the township. He was married, in 1888, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Sinigar, of Middletown. They have two children, Marion E. and Delia May. Mrs. Bodmer is a member of the United Breth- ren church. Morrow, John C, of the firm of Rohrer & Morrow, proprietors of the Highspire Glue Works, w«.s born in Mifflin county, Pa., Oc- tober 3, 1837 ; son of James W. and Mary (Cox) Morrow, natives of Ireland. They were married in Mifflin county. The father was engaged in the butchering business at Hollidaysburg, Pa., where he died. The mother died in Harrisburg in 1892. John C. was reared in Blair county and educated in the public schools. He engaged in the butchering business with his father. In 1862 he came to Harrisburg and was employed by the Adams Express Company, for which he worked nine years. He was then foreman of the Pennsylvania freight house at Harris- burg for three years. For several years he acted for the Baltimore Fast Freight Line. In connection with George F. Rohrer he dealt in produce. Later they began the manufacture of glue at Harrisburg and in 1884 removed to Highspire, where they erected their present plant. Mr. Morrow was married, in 1866, to Miss Ella Hittle, of Juniata county, Pa., by whom he has four sons : Albert B., married Miss Minnie Smith, and has two children, Le Roy and Helen ; Joseph W., married Minnie McKinley, daughter of Warren McKinley ; George R., and John C, Jr. Mr. Morrow and his family attend the Presbyterian church. He ranks with the solid business men of the com- munity; he has the qualities which compel success. Zimmerman, Solomon, farmer, Highspire P. O., was born on the farm he now occupies, February 15, 1850. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Hawk) Zimmerman. His grandfather was also named Henry, and was a son of Peter Zimmerman, of Cumberland county, Pa. He came to Dauphin county at an early date, married Barbara Greiner, daugh- ter of Philip Greiner, and in 1814 purchased the farm now occupied by Solomon. He was also a wheelwright. He died in 1839 ; DAUPHIN COUNTY. 819 his wife survived until March, 1866. He was one of the prominent men of his day. In politics he was Democratic. They reared twelve children to maturity, namely: Re- hecca, married Peter Brenner, and died in Oherlin, Pa.; Elizabeth, married John Becker, died May 19, 1S95, at Springfield, Ohio ; Cathe- rine, married Samuel Hanshue, died in Steelton, Pa.; Philip died in Middletown; Henry ; George, of Springfield, Ohio; Simon, died in Ottawa, 111.; Isaac, died in Springfield, Ohio; Mary, married Benjamin Brubaker, died in Springfield, Ohio; Solomon, died in Middletown; Valentine, of Lower Swatara township; and Magdalene, widow of Henry Meyers, of Conewago township. Henry Zimmerman, father of Solomon, was horn in Lower Swatara township, in 1816, He was educated by his own efforts, not hav- ing the advantage of schools. He learned the trade of carpenter and millwright, but made farming his chief occupation. He be- came one of the prominent farmers of the county, accumulating a handsome property by his own efforts, fie was a Democrat. His wife was Catherine, daughter of Christian Hawk, of Swatara township, who owned the land upon which Oberlin is now built. This land was purchased by Henry Zimmerman, who, in turn, sold it to the persons who plotted the village. Henry Zimmerman died in 1SS2. His wife survives and lives at Steelton. They were members of the United Brethren church. The) r reared nine children, of whom seven are now living : Solomon ; Morris, of Spring- field, Ohio ; Benjamin, died at seven years of age; Mary Ellen, wife of Henry Wolf, of Swatara township; Adeline J., wife of George Hocker, of Paxtang; Kate, died at twenty-four years of age; Samuel S., of Steelton ; Alice Frances, wife of A. C. Hocker, of Highspire; and Henry R., commercial traveler, of Pittsburgh. Solomon received his education at the White Hall Academy and Lebanon Valley College, Annville, and at Millersville Normal School. After completing his education he became a teacher; lie taught in the schools of Middletown, Steelton, < >bcrlin and Swatara township. He leased the stone quarries at the Half-way House and operated them six years, in partnership with George W. Cuinbler. In 1883 he purchased his present farm. In ad- dition to ordinary farming he carries on a dairy, and also conducts the stone and lime business. He has large interests in Steelton, and owns many houses there. He is one of the charter members and a director of the Highspire, Middletown and Steelton Street Railway Company. He is a Democrat in politics. He has served as school director of the township. He was married, in 1880, to Miss Lizzie M., daughter of John E. Ricker, of Swatara township. They have no children. Mrs. Zimmerman isa member of the Lutheran church. Orth, Charles, merchant, Middletown, Pa., was born in Swatara township, October 3, 1843. He is a son of Henry and Cathe- rine (Eckert) Orth, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1837, and located in Swatara township, where the father died in 1846, and the mother in 1853. They were small farmers. They were members of the Lutheran church. Both are buried in the Oberlin cemetery. They had six children, three of whom are living : Mary, wife of Adam Sheets, of Ida Grove, Iowa; John, of Dauphin county, and Charles. Charles was reared in Swatara township. He enjoyed only limited advantages in the public schools. He was put out to work on a farm when quite young, and continued to be thus employed until 1861. Although but eighteen years old, and without the knowledge of any business except farming, he had strong arms and a brave and hopeful heart. With earnest purpose and honorable aims he launched his boat upon the stream of life. In 1861 he married Miss Barbara, daughter of John Stoeffer, of Paxton town- ship. He worked by the day for three years. The wages were not large, but with frugality and self-denial were sufficient for a comfortable support. He then took a farm from Rev. Solomon Swartz on shares, and this proved a step in advance. He removed from there to the Dr. Rutherford farm, upon which he lived nine years, and then farmed for Jacob Bomberger and conducted a dairy until 1887. These years upon the farm hail been years of success and moderate accumu- lation. He was now prepared for another advance. He moved into Middletown, and in 1888 enrolled his name among the mer- chants and purchased his present business, which he has since conducted with gratify- ing success. He is an active member of the Republican party. He has served on the school hoard of the township for six years. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Orth bus two children: Edward E., of Steelton, who 820 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA married Annie, daughter of Hilarius Bod- mer, of Highspire, and Annie, wife of Abra- ham Fetrow, of Steelton, who has one child, Maggie, clerk for Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, of Harrisburg. He is an active member of the United Brethren church ; has been a trustee of that church for twenty years, and for many years a general steward and super- intendent of the Sunday-school. Roop, John S., merchant, Middletown, was born in Londonderry township, Febru- ary 25, 1839. He is a son of John and Catherine (Shank) Roop. His father was a native of Cumberland county, who came to Dauphin county as a young man, and pur- chased a farm in Londonderry township. His mother was a daughter of Michael Shank of that township. In 1841 his father moved to Middletown and engaged in the the tinning business, in which he continued for six years. Then he purchased a small place near the town, in Londonderry town- ship, and lived there three years. He then moved to Nissley's Mills, and lived there re- tired from business until the death of his wife in 1876. He then moved to Middle- town and lived with his daughter until November 8, 1885, when he departed from this life. They were members of the United Brethren church. He was a Re- publican and was supervisor of the town- ship. Of their four children, one died in infancy ; those living are : David, of Dan- bury, Iowa, journeyman tinner ; Annie, wife of John H. Cobaugh, of Middletown, and John S. The latter was reared in London- derry township. He learned the tinner's trade with his father and worked at the Middletown Car Shops, at saw milling and other occupations. In 1887 he established his present business, in which he has since continued with success. In 1865 he mar- ried Miss Catherine, daughter of Jacob Strauss, of Middletown. They had one child, William J., who was born April 25, 1867; learned the printing trade and is now a partner in his father's business ; he was married, in September, 1894, to Catherine, daughter of George W. and Lydia Shaneor, of Middletown. They have one child, Amy K. Mr. Roop is a Republican. He has been assessor of the Second precinct, Third ward, for the past three years. He and his family attend the Church of God. Baker, Charles H., proprietor of the Keystone bakery, Middletown, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., December 28, 1855 ; son of Christian and Catherine (Houghen- doubler) Baker. His father was a native of Germany; married in Lancaster county and was in the shoe business at Columbia, Pa. Charles H. was reared in Lancaster county and pursued the regular course of study in the public schools of Marietta, Pa. He was active and ambitious and anxious to get started in the world. He could not think of any better way for a boy to get into buisness than the old-fashioned way of learning a trade. He was on the lookout for an oppor- tunity of getting a knowledge of some useful occupation. He found a place in a cigar- shop and learned cigarmaking. In posses- sion of a trade he started out to find a place of employment, and in 1876 alighted upon Middletown. The firm of H. Stagman & Co. were not only willing to give him work but to admit him as a partner ; and it soon be- came the firm of Stagman & Baker, our young cigarmaker being the junior partner. Busi- ness prospered, and the capital must needs be further increased ; hence the firm was merged into Keystone Cigar Company, of which Mr. Baker became foreman. Still ambitious for larger things, in 1883 he sold his interest in the Keystone Cigar Company, and while looking for a place of business he took charge of a factory in Lancaster county, which employed one hundred hands, the business of which he managed for two years with credit to himself and satisfaction to his employers. Meanwhile business prospects brightened at his old residence, Middletown. While the field here in his own line of business was oc- cupied, other branches of trade offered oppor- tunities which Mr. Baker was quick to dis- cern and prompt to avail himself of. He at once engaged in his present business, which he is pushing with his characteristic energy and skill. He is a director in the Middle- town Building and Loan Association. He is a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics and of the Knights of Malta. He is a Democrat, and was the nominee of his party for the Legislature from the Second district, and while he was not elected he was flattered by a vote largely in excess of the strength of his party. He was married, June 20, 1878, to Miss Susan, daughter of Michael Connelly, of Middletown. They DAUPHIN COUNTY. -n have four children : Bertha, John, Charles, and Raymond. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Balsbach, Henry, farmer, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 29, 1831 ; sou of John and Mary (Zeigler) Balsbach. The mother was boru in Lancaster county and the father was born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county. He was a son of Valentine, a son of Valentine (1), who came from Ger- many and cultured a tract of land in Derry and Hanover township. Valentine, the grandfather of Henry, was a minister in the German Baptist church, and lived to the ad- vanced age of ninety-six years. He married Miss Brosh, and they reared a large family. John, the father, was a blacksmith by trade, and settled in Derry township, where he remained until 1827, when he removed to Lower Swatara township, and died there in 1875, and his wife died in 1867; both were members of the United Brethren church. They had eleven chil- dren, of whom nine grew to maturity: George, of Oberlin ; Valentine, deceased, Middletown ; John, deceased, Juniata county ; Elijah, deceased, Lower Swatara township; Henry; Solomon, Lower Swatara township; Elizabeth, Mrs. John Snyder, of York count}' ; Mary, wife of Cornelius Shope, of Oberlin, and Annie, unmarried, at Oberlin. Henry was reared and educated in bis native township and learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for some years, and later engaged in farming. In politics he is a Republican, and served as supervisor of the township. He is a member of the United Brethren church, and is also a trus- tee of the organization and the superintend- ent of the Sunday-school. Mr. Balsbach was married, in 1855, to Mary, daughter of Samuel Ulrich, after which he located on his present farm. Their children are: Frank, born in 1871, married in 1892 to Miss Jen- nie Ebersole, daughter of Martin Lbersole, and they have two children, Theo. Mary, and Annie Esther; Amelia, wife of Henry Stauffer, of Oberlin, and they have three children, Jennie, Mary, and Sally; Emma, wife of C. 0. Horstic, lives with her father, and has three children, Harry, Eva, and Lucy. Balsbach, Solomon, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 1, 1838. He learned the carpenter trade and followed that occu- pation for several years. Later he became a farmer, and in I860' engaged in keeping hotel at "Running Pump," where he con- tinued for some years. He was married, in 1861, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Ulrich, by whom he has five chiidren : Elmer, of Paxtang township, married Minnie Felix; John, of Oberlin, married Mary Bod- rner ; Samuel, Milton, and Naomi. In his political views Mr. Balsbach is a Republican and has served in the offices of tax collector, supervisor and other offices. He is a mem- ber of the United Brethren church and is also a minister in that denomination. At present he is the president of the cemetery board. Buser, John K., deceased, was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county. Pa., July 9, 1818. His father was a native of Germany and came to America at an early day. He landed at Philadelphia, and after- wards located in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., where he died at forty- five years of age. His children are : Jacob, located in Hummelstown, where he was en- gaged in butchering and died there ; Henry, carpenter by trade and died in Iowa; Levi; John K.; Catherine, Mrs. Henry Poorman, of Middletown, deceased ; Mattie, Mrs. Henry Hisey, of Kansas. John K. received his education in his na- tive township, and learned the milling busi- ness. He operated the Middletown mill for eight years, and in 1861 built the grist mill at Highspire and conducted it until Ins death in 1887. He was a prominent and repre- sentative man of the county. He was also engaged in the coal business. In his politi- cal views he was a Democrat. He married Miss Harriet Fogle, daughter of Henry Fogle, of Middletown, and granddaughter of Israel V. Fogle, of the Steelton flour mill. He married, in 1852, for his second wife. Miss Elizabeth Stoner, daughter of John Stoner, and she died in 1882. Mr. Buser was a leading member of the Church of God, in which he also held the office of elder for many years. By his second wife he had eight children : Ira and Milton, twins ; Otis S.; Oscar, deceased ; Emma, unmarried ; 822 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Laura B., wife of George W. Coover, of High- spire ; Clara and Alice, both deceased. Milton Buser was born in Middletown, Pa., February 22, 1853, and was educated in the public schools of Highspire, where also, he was married in 1861. For twenty years he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Steel Company in different capacities, and in 1892 he engaged with his brother Ira in milling. In politics he was a Democrat and served as assessor of Lower Paxton town- ship. In 1875 he was married to Miss Amanda Attick, daughter of George Attick, of Lower Swatara township, and to them has been born one child, Mary A. His religious fellowship is with the Church of God. Ira Buser, proprietor of the Highspire mills, was born in Middletown, Pa., Febru- ary 22, 1853, and attended the public schools. By occupation he was a miller, which busi- ness he learned from his father, and has al- ways followed. After the death of his father he and his brother Otis conducted the mill for three years, since which time he has had the entire interest. In 1890 he engaged in the grocery business, in which he has since continued. Formerly Mr. Buser was a Dem- ocrat in his political views, but is now an independent voter. He was married, in 1876, to Sarah E., daughter of Jacob Roop, of Highspire, and to this marriage there is no issue. He is a member of the Church of God, in which he holds the offices of elder and treasurer. Otis S. Buser was born in Middletown, Pa., in 1860. He worked with his father in the mill until his death, when he and his brother Ira purchased the mill and conducted it until 1892, when he retired from the firm, and engaged in gardening. He was also in the flour and feed business at Harrisburg. He married Miss Amy Souders, by whom he has one child, Guy. Bander, Augustus, leather dealer, Mid- dletown, Pa., was born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, January 19, 1834; son of David and Caroline (Moser) Bander. He was reared and educated, and learned the trade of tan- ner with his father, in Germany. In 1856 he came to America, and located in Phila- delphia, where he worked at his trade, and in 1858 removed to Elizabeth ville, Dauphin county, where he worked as a journeyman tanner for three years. In 1861 he estab- lished a tannery of his own, which he conducted until 1888, when he came to Mid- dletown, Pa., and for two years was a partner in the Rife tannery, after which he was for four years with S. B. Luce, in the Meyers- town tannery. In 1895 he and his son established their present business of hides and leather dealers, at Middletown. In his political views Mr. Bander is a Re- publican. He was married, in 1860, to Miss Margaret M., daughter of David Matter, of Elizabethville, Dauphin county, by whom he has seven children : David, Franklin, Aaron W., Charles, William A., Jacob, and George W. Mr. Bander is a member of the United Brethren church, of Middletown, of which he is a trustee, and is treasurer of the Sabbath-school. Coble, Isaac H., farmer, Middletown P.O., Pa.,wasborn in Conewago township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 11, 1829 ; son of Chris- tian and Elizabeth (Hoffer) Coble, natives of Dauphin county. Jacob Coble, the grand- father, was a native of Germany and settled on the homestead in Conewago township and later moved to Derry township, where he died. He was a member of the Men- nonite church. The father, Christian Coble, was born on the homestead and has always resided there. He divided it into three farms and made important improvements. He was ingenious in mechanical work, and made a revolving rake for hay and much of his farming implements and machinery. In political views he was a Republican and served as supervisor of his township. His death occurred in May, 1873, and that of his wife in 1846. They had five sons and one daughter, the only survivors of whom are : Isaac H., and Christian, farmer and mer- chant, of Bellaire, Lancaster county. He was again married, to Miss Nancy Snyder, who survives him, and to this marriage there is no issue. They were members of the Men- nonite church. Isaac H. was reared on the homestead and educated in the public schools. His occupa- tion has always been farming. In 1853 he was married to Miss Nancy Eshenaur, daugh- ter of Frank Eshenaur. He remained on the homestead farm until 1858, when he re- moved to his present farm, which he has greatly improved. They have three sons and two daughters: Frank E, of Conewago town- ship, married Elizabeth Good, and they have four children : Martha, Annie, Lizzie, and Aaron ; Aaron, of Londonderry township, married Mazie Brinser, and their children DAUPHIN COUNTY. 823 are: Harry, Truman, and Ruth ; Mary, wife of Joseph Selser, of Derry township; Isaac, and Emma, both unmarried, at home. Mr. Coble is one of the originators and a stock- holder of the Middletown Bracket Company and was its manager. He is also a stock- holder in the Hummelstown Bank. In poli- tics he is a Republican and has served as school director and supervisor of the town- ship. In church fellowship he is with the Mennonites. Carmany, Charles Augustus, jeweler, Middletown, Pa., was born at Schaeffersville, Lebanon county, Pa., October 26, I860; son of Jacob and Leah (Houser) Carmany. He was reared in his native county, and attended the public schools until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to Mid- dletown, and learned the jeweler's business, in which he was employed for some years. In 1889 he established his present business, which he has conducted since that time. Mr. Carmany is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle and of the Knights of Malta. In his political views he is a Repub- lican. In 1893 he was married to Miss Lillie E. Bresserman, daughter of William Bresserman, of Middletown, and they have one child, Elva. Erb, John, farmer and minister, Harris- burg P. 0., Pa., was born in Cumberland county, Pa., October 13, 1839; son of John and Fannie (Berke) Erb. The father was a farmer and minister in the Mennonite church. He was reared near Manheim, Lancaster county, and moved to Cumber- land county, where he died. John lost his father when he was five years old, and was reared in York and Lancaster counties. In 1862 he was married to Barbara Miller, daughter of David Miller, of Lancaster. After marriage he located in Lanca te county, where he lived until 1867, when he came to Dauphin county and purchased the farm he now owns and occupies, which he stocked with all kinds of fruits, etc. For- merly he was a Republican in politics, and has always been a member of the old Men- nonite church, in which connection he was made a minister in 1877. He has served the Shoop and Strickler churches, and has been active in work since his ordination to the ministry. His children are : Mary, wife of Frank Nissley, of Lower Swatara town- ship ; Annie, wife of Abraham Lutz, of Donegal township, Lancaster county ; Bar- bara, at home; Ellen, wife of Benjamin Bru- baker, of Mt. Joy, Lancaster county ; Eliza- beth, died aged twenty-one years; an in- fant, deceased ; Amanda, Susan, Alice, Sam- uel, John, Emma, and David. Engle, Daniel, farmer, Hummelstown P. 0., Pa., was born on the farm on which he now resides, in August, 1837, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Sheets) Engle. His grandfather, Daniel, was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county, having came from Lancaster county and being among the very early settlers of Dauphin county. He was a member of the River Brethren. Jacob, the father, was born on the farm now occupied by his son, in 1812. He spent his entire life there and died in 1865. He was one of the prominent farmers of the township. His wife survived him many years, and both were members of the River Brethern church, of which connection Mr. Engle was also an honored minister. Their children are: Daniel; Jacob, farmer and speculator, died in Lebanon county ; John, of Hummelstown ; Leah, wife of Sam- uel Peters, Derry township ; Benjamin, of Harrisburg, a contractor ; Samuel, of Pal- myra, Pa., merchant. Daniel was reared on the farm which he now occupies, and on which he spent his entire life. In 1867 he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Christian Mumma, of Lower Swatara town- ship, by whom he has six children: Aaron, school teacher, in Lower Swatara township; Milton, Clayton, Samuel, Mary, and Morris. In his political views Mr. Engle is a Repub- lican, and his religious faith and form of worship are those of the River Brethren, with whom he is in fellowship at Hummels- town. Fisher, John L., farmer, Steelton, Pa., was born in Berks county, Pa., April 27, 1S45 ; son of William and Catherine (Levan) Fisher. The father came to Dauphin county, in 1848, and located in Swatara township, where he engaged in farming. His present residence in near Linglestown. John L. was reared in Swatara township, and was educated in the public schools and at the Millersville State Normal School. He became a farmer and has always followed that occupation. Mr. Fisher was married, December 22, 1889, to Miss Mary Linebaugh, daughter of Edward and Salina (Mackliu) 824 Bl GRA PHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA Linebaugh, of York county, by whom he has one child, William Henry. He located near Linglestown, and in 1890 came to his present farm in Lower Swatara township. In politics Mr. Fisher is a Democrat. The family attend the United Brethren church. Fisher, John G., Middletown, deceased, was born near Elizabethtown, in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1830 ; son of John Fisher. George, the grandfather of John G., was born in Germany in 1752, came to America and became a soldier in the Continental army, after which he engaged in farming in Lan- caster county, where he died. John Fisher, father of John G., was born in Lancaster county, and was engaged in farming. He served in the war of 1812. John G. was reared in Lancaster county, and learned the trade of coach builder. In 1856 he came to Dauphin county and located in Middletown, where he opened a shop for building coaches, and conducted the enterprise for many years. His death occurred in March, 1888. In poli- tics Mr. Fisher was a Democrat, and served on the school board and in the borough council. In 1849 he was married to Miss Amanda, daughter of Rev. Henry G. Steelier, of Hummelstown. She was a member of the Lutheran church, and died in 1893. Four of their children lived to maturity : Henry S., insurance agent, at Middletown, married Clara Rodfong, and they have one child, Hattie Romain ; Frank Z., learned the shoe business, and engaged in the manufac- ture and sale of boots and shoes in 1888, and has since continued in the business ; Sarah E.,and Walter R., of Middletown. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Good, Martin, proprietor of the High- spire Woolen Mills, was born in Upper Pax- ton township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 2, 1833 ; son of Christian and Catherine (Noll) Good. Christian Good, Sr., the grand- father, was a native of Lancaster county, and was one of the early settlers of Upper Paxton township, where he was engaged in farming and milling, having the first mill in that place, and where he died. His children are: Chris- tian; Henry, farmer, died at Progress; Abra- ham, died in Perry county, Pa.; Michael, of Kansas ; Barbara, Mrs. Christian Roop, of Highspire ; Nancy, Mrs. Samuel Shaefner, of East Hanover township, who was poisoned by her husband; Mary, maiden lady, of Millers- burg; Catherine, Mrs. Ritter, of Elizabeth- ville ; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Hoffman, of Perry county, deceased. Christian, Jr., father of Martin, was reared in Lykens Valley and learned the trade of woolen manufacturing and continued in the business with his father in Lykens Valley. In 1833 he moved to Lower Swatara town- ship and erected the present " Good " mill in 1844, which he conducted until 1855, when he retired, and shortly after died in Lebanon county. He was three times married and was the father of fourteen children, of whom these are living : Martin ; John, of Morris, Minn., hardware dealer ; Simon, of St. Paul, Minn, lumber dealer; Sarah, Mrs. Adam Light, of Lebanon county ; Emma, Mrs. David Light, of Lebanon county ; Catherine, Mrs. Casper Light, of Morris, Minn. Mr. Good is an active member of the United Brethren church and has been a class leader for many years. Martin was reared on the present home- stead and learned the trade of his father; he has always been in the business, and pur- chased his father's interest in 1855, since which date he has conducted the enterprise. He keeps his plant and its equipment abreast of the times. He is also engaged in farming and operating a saw mill. In 1865 he opened a general store, which he has man- aged since that time. Mr. Good is a director of the Steelton National Bank and of the Merchants' Bank, of Harrisburg. In his politics he is a Republican and has served in various township offices. Mr. Good was mar- ried, in 1858, to Mary Ann Peffly, daughter of Rev. Christian Peffly, of Bunker Hill, Lebanon county. They attend the United Brethren church. Hatz, Jacob W., retired, Middletown, Pa., was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 29, 1823 ; son of Jacob and Anna Mary (Wagner) Hatz. Three broth- ers of the name came from Germany, one of whom settled in Lancaster, one in Lebanon, and one in Dauphin county. John Hatz, son of the one who settled in Dauphin, and grandfather of Jacob W., came with his parents to America when a small child. Ja- cob, the father of Jacob W., was a farmer in Londonderry township on his father's farm which he leased. Later he became a tenant farmer in Lancaster county, when he died. Pie was twice married, and by his first wife, Anna Mary Wagner, had five chil- dren, all of whom are deceased except Jacob DAUPHIN COUNTY. 825 W. By his second wife, Miss Susan Keller, he had eleven children. The family were members of the Lutheran church. Jacob W. was reared by his maternal grandparents, and at eighteen years of age learned the carpenter trade at which he worked until 1863. For the next twelve years he was a tenant farmer in Londonderry township, after which he moved to Middle- town and was with Etter, Carmany & Siple in the lumber business for several years. In 1841* Mr. Iiatz was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John Aungst, of Lancaster county. Their children arc: John, born Au- gust 3, 1850, lives at Middletown, married Mary, daughter of Jacob Nissley, and the)' have four children : Garfield W., Jacob N., Pearl, and Blanche ; Henry, born January 6, 1852, married Elizabeth, daughter of David Detweiler, and they have two children, Fannie and Blaine ; Jacob, born September 13, 1856, married Ellen Coble, and have three chil- dren: Maude, Guy, and Reuben; David, born October 6, 1859, married Miss Barbara Brinser, and they have four children : May, Bessie, Ralph, and Marion ; Annie, born January 29, 1862, wife of Henry Douhower, of McKecsport, Pa., and they have two chil- dren, Marion and Robert; and Elizabeth, born September 1, 1872. The family attend the Church of God. Mr. Ij^atz was orig- inally a Whig but later joined the Repub- lican part)'. In 1S64 he served as tax col- lector in Londonderry township and has also filled the offices of school director and auditor of the township. Hoffer, Christian H, Esq., Middletown, Pa., traces his ancestry through Samuel (2), his father, Samuel (1), his grandfather, John, his great-grandfather, and Mathias Hoffer, his great-great-grandfather, who was born Au- gust 24, 171S, in the Canton of Basle, Switzer- land. He came to America in the ship " Loyal Judith," landed in Philadelphia, Sep- tember 2, 1743, and later settled near Man- heim, Lancaster county, where he died in May, 1803. His son, John Hoffer, married Barbara Long, and lived in what is now Conewago township, Dauphin county, where he died December 4, 1837. His son, Samuel Hoffer (1), married Catherine Foltz, and set- tled in Conewago township, where he died No- vember 4, 1878. He was an expert in land surveying, and served as deputy, and later. 'is county surveyor of Dauphin county, and was also justice of the peace for thirty-four years. His children are: Samuel, of Bachmansville; George F., on the old homestead in Conewago township; Catherine, Mrs. John Snyder, of Paris, 111.; Mary, Mrs. Isaac Hoffman, of Derry township. Samuel, the grandfather, was a member of the German Baptist church. His son, Samuel (2), father of Christian H, was born July 31, 1817, and married Barbara, daughter of Christian Hollinger. He was a farmer in Conewago township, and is now re- tired from active business. He also is a mem- ber of the German Baptist church. His wife died November 22, 1881. They had eleven children, nine of whom are living: Chris- tian H., Samuel H., Mary Ann, Amos H., Elizabeth, Linneus, Harry H., Sarah, and Barbara. Christian! H. was born in Conewago town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., July 29, 1845. He was educated in the public schools and learned surveying with his grandfather. In 1S74 he came to Middletown and the follow- ing year was appointed on the board of street commissioners. Later he was made borough surveyor and filled this office for nineteen years. In 1S87 he was elected borough sur- veyor of Steelton, Pa., in which office he has since served with the exception of one year. At the first election held in the township after he attained his majority he was elected justice of the peace and served until 1871, when he removed to Lancaster county and remained two years. He returned to the township and was re-elected to the office of justice of the peace, succeeding Esquire Shats- man, and has since been continuously com- missioned in this office. Mr. Hoffer was the instigator of the new addition to Middletown. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Mary, daugh- ter of Henry Teghtmeyer, of Londonderry township, by whom he has one child : Ger- trude. The family are members of the Bethel Church of God. IIautmax, MAURICE H, merchant, Mid- dletown, was born in Hummelstown, Feb- ruary 7, 1859 ; son of Peter and Mary (Hertz- ler) Hartman. The father was a native of York, and the mother of Dauphin county. The occupation of the father was that of blacksmith, and later in life he settled on a farm in York county, where he died in August, 1864. He reared a family of ten chil- dren, of whom Maurice II. was the fifth in the order of their birth. Maurice II. was reared in York county, where he attended the pub- lic schools and worked on the farm until he 826 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was nineteen years of age, after which he learned the trade of cabinet maker, and worked at it four years. In 1882 he em- barked in the grocery business at Middle- town and the same year purchased the wholesale oil business, which he conducted for six years. He then entered the firm of Hartman & Bros., in the grocery business, in which he continued until February 11, 1891, and on May 1, 1891, established his present business as a general store. He is also connected with the Champion Man- ufacturing Company, of Middletown, in which he is a stockholder. Mr. Hartman is a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, the Junior Order United Ameri- can Mechanics, and of the American Pro- tective Association. In politics he is a Re- publican and is a member of the city coun- cil. He was married, in 1879, to Miss Sarah J. Wise, daughter of Peter Wise, of Golds- hoi'o, York county, Pa. Their children are: Urban A., Marion M., Stella M., Laura J., Bertha E., Isabella W., and Earl P. The family attend the Lutheran church. William, who are all at home. He and his family attend the Presbyterian church, of Middletown. Hendrickson, William D., Middletown was born at Mt. Joy, Lancaster county, Pa., September 17, 1829 ; son of Okey and Mary (McDowell) Hendrickson. The father was a native of New Jersey. He kept a hotel at Mt. Joy and was the first postmaster of the place, under President Jackson, and died there in 1841. William D. was reared and educated at Mt. Joy, where he was engaged in merchandising until 1859, when he came to Middletown and engaged in the lumber business as a member of the firm of Daniel Kendig & Co., in which he continued until 1880, when he retired. In 1890 he was elected tax collector and since 1894 has col- lected all the taxes. In earlier life he was a Whig in politics, and came into the Repub- lican party when it was organized, having always been interested in political affairs. He has served as a member of council, and of the school board, and as judge of elections. Mr. Hendrickson was one of the original stockholders in the Middletown Water Com- pany, and for a time served as the secretary of that organization, and was a stockholder also in the Car Works. He was married, in 1857, to Miss Louisa E., daughter of Daniel Kendig. She died in 1891, and three chil- dren survive her : Alice K., Annie G., and Hemperly, Leurs F., Middletown, Pa., was born at Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., August 17, 1814 ; son of George and Sarah (Fishburn) Hemperly. Martin Hem- perly, paternal grandfather of Leurs F., was a native of Germany, and one of the early citizens of Middletown. He was a stone mason by trade, and reared four children, who are all deceased. The maternal grand- father, Ludwig Fishburn, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He came from Ger- many and took up a large tract of land in what is now Derry township, near Hockers- ville. George Hemperly, the father, was a painter by trade, and married Sarah Fish- burn, and they were members of the Lu- theran church. Leurs F. was married at Derry Church, Dauphin county, Pa., Janu- ary 3, 1839, to Catherine Motter, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth (Reed) Motter. After marriage Mr. Hemperly moved to Mid- dletown and engaged in the saddle and har- ness business, which was his occupation during his business life. His children are : Luther, John M., Calvin, Elizabeth, Anne, and Emma, five of whom are living. Irwin, Philip, son of Henry and Mar- garet (Fisher) Irwin, was born August 30, 1815, in Lancaster county, Pa. His educa- tional advantages were comprised in one or two winters at a country school. By self- application and industry, however, he be- came well-informed, and with great activity and energy was generally successful in his various undertakings. For many years he was engaged in building railroads, the scenes of his operations being the Northern Central, Ohio and Mississippi, Erie, Leba- non Valley, Lake Shore, Michigan Southern and other railroads. Although an active politician he never sought or held office, his business interests requiring all his time and attention. He died at Middletown, Decem- ber 11, 1878, aged sixty-three years. Mr. Irwin married, November 24, 1840, Anna Eliza, daughter of George and Nancy (Shelly) Etter, who survives. Their children are: Margaret, Ann, Mary Ellen, George, Henry, Franklin Etter, Jenny Lind, Philip Etter, and Lillian. «&zi/i vdf -%. jA&t^ft&^y DAUPHIN COUNTY. 829 Kaufman, Benjamin S., justice of the peace, Highspire, Pa., was born in Milltown, Chester count}-, Pa., September 10, 1828; son of Henry and Susan (Snyder) Kaufman. The father was a native of York, and the mother of Lancaster county. Benjamin S. was reared in York county from two years of age, and received his education in the public schools. He was reared on the farm and for his first business worked at farm work by the day. He was employed by his father tor two years, and in 1S56 came to Highspire, where he engaged in the butcher- ing business, and attended the Harrisburg markets, and subsequently purchased a boat which he conducted for two years. For sev- eral years following this he was interested in the manufacture of brick. At present he is gardening and raising poultry. Mr. Kauf- man was married, in 1851, to Miss Mary K., daughter of John Fisher, of York county, who died in 1885, leaving three children : Annie, Mrs. Daniel Beirhour, of York county ; John, of Decatur, 111.; and David L., attorney atlHighspire and Harrisburg. He was mar- ried, secondly. January 4, 1887, to Mary A. Fisher, daughter of James Fisher, of Lower Swatara township. Mr. Kaufman is a Re- publican in politics, and was first elected justice of the peace in 1863, and has held the office by repeated elections since that date. He is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. F., and of Council No. 155, 0. U. A. M. In his religious faith and form of worship he is united with the United Brethren church, in which he takes an active part, and is a member of the board of trustees. Kohr, Michael, farmer, Middletown P. 0., was born in York county, Pa., October 19,1824; son of Ludwig and Rebecca (Eisen- haur) Kohr, natives of Lebanon county, sub- sequently residents of York county, where he died. Michael was married, in 1847, to Henrietta Stormfrietz, who died in 1S71, and to this marriage there was bom five children : Annie, wife of James Harvey, of Lower Swatara township ; Fannie, wife of John Chrismer, of Londonderry township; Mary, wife of Peter Shank, of Londonderry township; Samuel, deceased ; and David, of Lower Swatara township. He was married, secondly, in L872, to Miss Mary Hostetter, of Lebanon county, by whom he has two chil- dren : Amanda, wife of R. O. Seitz, of Lower Swatara township ; and Christian, at home. 53 After his first marriage he removed to Lan- caster county, and worked at his trade of carpenter until about 1865, when he came to Dauphin county, and located in London- derry township. In 1874 he moved on his present farm, in Lower Swatara township, which he has been engaged in cultivating till the present time. Mr. Kohr takes no interest in politics and is not identified with any party. In religious faith he is a Men- nonite. Lehman, John J., merchant, Highspire, Pa., was born at Middletown, Pa., October 10, 1842; son of Daniel and Susan (Detweiler) Lehman. Christian Lehman, grandfather of John J., early settled in Dauphin county and w T as a large farmer near Middletown. His children are: Henry, Martinsburg, Ohio; David, located atMiddletown and died there; Martin, merchant of Highspire ; Mary Jane, deceased; Daniel; and one sister,who married a Mr. Fisher and died in the West. Daniel, father of John J., was born on the farm in 1816. He kept a hotel and ferry at Falmouth , now known as Collins' Store, and in 1851 purchased the Farmers' Hotel at Highspire, which he conducted until his death in 1861. In politics he was associated with the old Whig party and served as school director of the township. He was a member of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Lutheran church. His wife was a member of the United Brethren church and died in 1S85. They reared six children : John J.; Christian, farmer, died in Unionville, Centre county, Pa.; William, in the pipe mill, at Middletown ; Franklin, street railway con- ductor, died at Brooklyn, N. Y.; Simon O, confectioner, at Steelton, Pa., and Daniel Lawrence, restaurant keeper, Urbana, Ohio. John J. was reared and educated in the public schools of his native place. In 1S61 he enlisted in company I, Twentieth regi- ment, independent volunteer infantry, in which he served one year. He was taken prisoner from the steamer Fannie in Pamlico bound, and was confined at Richmond, Ya., and Columbia, S. O, for seven months, after which lie was paroled and eame home. In 1863 he enlisted in company E, Forty-third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was again captured at Warrenton Junction, Ya.. ami was confined at Belle Island, Libby and Andersonville for nineteen months, when he was exchanged and honorably discharged. In his first enlistment he was with General 830 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Wool in the coast survey, and in his second with General Meade in the Army of the Po- tomac, After the war he worked in the store and at farming for two years, after which he was for three years with the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company. In 1870 he estahlished a general store at Highspire, which he has since conducted. He is also one of the original stockholders in the High- spire Car Manufacturing Company. Mr. Lehman is connected with Middletown Post, G. A. R. , and also with the Order of United American Mechanics. In politics he is a Democrat, and has served as school director twelve years. In 1885 he was appointed post- master at Highspire hy President Cleveland and served during the administration. He was married, in 1865, to Miss Margaret Strickler, daughter of Henry Strickler, of Lower Swatara township. Mrs. Lehman is a member of the United Brethren church, of Highspire. Laverty, DeWitt C, M. D., Middle- town, Pa., was born in Middletown, Dau- phin county, Pa., May 1, 1856; son of Dr. Theodore C. and Lydia (Lauman) Lav- erty. He received his primary education in the public schools of Middletown, and read medicine under his father, after which he attended the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, from which he received his diploma in 1877. After his graduation he returned to Middletown, where he opened an office and entered upon the general prac- tice of medicine. In his political views he is in agreement with the Republican party, and has served as a member of the town council. Dr. Laverty was married, in 1881, to Miss Bertha Frey, daughter of George S. and Annie (Smith) Frey, of York, Pa., to whom have been born three children : Theo- dore, George Lauman, and Lydia. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he holds the office of trustee, and has been the treasurer for several vears. Landis, Joseph H., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Hammaker) Landis, was born May 14, 1832, in Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa. He attended the ordinary schools of the time, and subsequently the Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg, but did not take the full course. He worked some time on a farm and was clerk in a store two years. He became manager of the Cam- eron furnace at Middletown, and afterwards a partner of Landis & Co. in the same furnace. In 1878 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives and served one term of two years ; was on several important committees but declined a second election. He is at present secretary of the Lochiel Iron Company and superintendent of the Lochiel furnaces. He was married, about 1864, to Matilda L., daughter of the late George and Mary Crist, of Middletown, and their chil- dren are: George C, Matilda C, Joseph Henry, and John C. Lauman, Michael C, Middletown, retired, was born in Middletown, Pa., August 28, 1810 ; son of George and Christina (Conrad) Lau- man. George Lauman, Sr., grandfather of Michael, was one of the very earliest settlers of the county, and was a mason by trade. He married Esther Maria King, who died December 13, 1831, aged eighty-one years. He died June 26, 1809, aged sixty-five years. Their children were : Jacob, William, George, John, Martin, Esther, Henry, Elizabeth, and William. The grandparents were members of the Lutheran church. George Lauman, Jr., father of Michael, remained at Middle- town. He was a mason by trade and be- came later in life a farmer, and the owner of valuable farm property at Middletown and in the surrounding country. He married Christian Conrad, daughter of Michael Con- rad, a native of Germany. Their children were: three who died in childhood ; George, Michael C, William, Clara, Catherine, Eliza- beth, Maria, and Lydia. The parents were members of the Lutheran church, and the father was one of the trustees and one of the principal movers in building the steeple on the old church. In politics he was a Demo- crat, and filled many township offices. His death occurred May 23, 1848, and that of his wife February 21, 1863. Michael C. received only a limited educa- tion and learned the trade of blacksmith. In 1835 he joined the corps of civil engineers locating the Pennsylvania railroad, then called the Lancaster, Mt. Joy and Elizabeth- town railroad, and through Gen. Simon Cameron got the position of division fore- man from Conewago bridge to Highspire. This position he filled until 1856, having been on the road for twenty-one years, since which time he has not been in any active business. His first vote for President was cast in 1832 for Gen. Andrew Jackson, and he has since continued his connection with DAUPHIN COUNTY. s:;i the Democratic party. He has served as member of council and was president of that body, and was also enlistment officer of the Swatara infantry, of which organization he was also the treasurer. He was reared in the Lutherau church, but is not now an ac- tive member, having relinquished his mem- bership and became an undenominated Christian. Laverty, Dr. Theodore C, Middletown, Pa., was born at Mechauicsburg, Cumber- land county, Pa., May 12, 1831 ; son of Pat- rick and Anna Mary (Ditto) Laverty. The father was born and reared in Ireland, came to this country when a young man and lo- cated in Cumberland county, Pa., where he was first engaged in teaching, and subse- quently took up other pursuits. He served as collector of taxes in the United States internal revenue district, composed of York, Cumberland and Adams counties, and was also a justice of the peace for many years in Cumberland county. He died at Mechanics- burg. His wife was a native of York county. Dr. Theodore C. was reared at Mechanics- burg, Pa., and pursued the usual course in the public schools of that place, upon the completion of which he taught school for some time in his native county. During the years from 1847 to 1849 he read medi- cine under Dr. P. H. Long, of Mechanics- burg, and was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in 1853. In the same year he came to Middletown and opened an of- fice, where he has since enjoyed a successful practice. In connection with his professional work he has also conducted a drug busi- ness for many years. Dr. Laverty is one of the early members of the County Medical Society. He is also a stockholder in the Middletown Car Works. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as school director of the borough. Dr. Laverty was married, in 1855, to Miss Lydia Lauman, daughter of George Lauman, to whom have been born five children: DeWitt C; Jennie; Clara, Mrs. Joseph Raymond, of Middletown; Theodore, with the Iron and Tube Company, of Middletown, and married Miss Fanny Martin, daughter of Joseph Martin, of Lon- donderry township, by whom he has four children: Beulah, Myra, Elsie, and Estella ; and Eugene, druggist. The family are mem- bers of the Lutherau church. Longenecker, Isaac A., merchant, Mid- dletown, Pa., was born at Highland, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 10, 1846 ; son of Christian and Mary (Kingport) Longenecker. The father moved from Lancaster to Dau- phin county about 1840, and engaged in farming on the present site of Highland, where he died in 1845. His wife died in 1851. Their children are: John K., of Lancaster county; Daniel, of Kansas: Cathe- rine A., widow of David Barnhill, of Middle- town, and Isaac. Isaac Longenecker attended the common schools of his locality, receiving a limited education. When nineteen years of age he became a clerk in a general store. He learned the shoemaker's trade and at the age of twenty-one years, in 1867, established a shoe business in Mechanicsburg, which he con- tinued four years aud then removed to Mid- dletown, where he was in the shoe trade until 1875, when he went to Lykens and opened a confectionery store aud ice cream parlor, which he conducted for six years. He again returned to Middletown and estab- lished a business as grocer, baker and confec- tioner. In 1864 Mr. Longenecker enlisted in company I, Ninth regiment, Pennsylva- nia cavalry, as a private and served until the close of the war. At Rockingham, N. C, in March, 1865, he was taken prisoner and was confined in Libby prison about twenty-two days, after which he was paroled and exchanged at Annapolis, and sent home on thirty days' furlough, but shortly received orders to report at Harrisburg and be mus- tered out. In his political views Mr. Long- enecker is a Republican, and has served on the school board three years and is at pres- ent a member of the city council. He is a member of Simon Cameron Post, G. A. R.; Prince Edwin Lodge, No. 486, F. &. A. M.; Middletown Lodge, No. 268, K. of P.; Ivy Court, No. 6797, A. O. F. of A.; aud Triune Lodge, No. 307, I. 0. 0. F., also patriarch of Encampment No. 171, 1. O. 0. F. Mr. Long- enecker was married, in 1868, to Miss Anna D., daughter of Jacob Shaeffer, of Mechanics- burg, Pa. Their children are: Bertha; Ida; Charles E., in business with his father, mar- ried Caroline A. Etter, daughter of Henry Etter; Lulu May, Emma K.Bessie V., Elsie E., and Mary E. The family are members of the Church of God, of which Mr. Longe- necker is the treasurer. 832 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Mumma, Christian, was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 28, 1812 ; son of John and Elizabeth (Frantz) Mumma. The grandfather, John or Jacob Mumma, was a native of Germany, and took up a tract of land now known as the Motter farm, which he divided between his two sons, John and Christian. John, the father, was born on the homestead in Lower Swatara township. He succeeded to one- half of his father's farm, on which he built a house in 1808, which he occupied until his death. He was a member of the old Men- nonite church, and in the latter years of his life was a minister in that connection. His children are: Christian; Fannie, Mrs. John Strickler, of Derry township; Elizabeth, John, Jacob, Samuel, and two who died in infancy. Christian was reared on the homestead, and was all his life engaged in farming. He was married, in 1839, to Miss Nancy Nissle} r , daughter of Martin Nissley, after which he located on his father's farm, where he re- mained for thirty-six years. In 1875 he purchased his present farm of one hundred and thirty-six acres, which he has since oc- cupied. In politics he is a Republican and was formerly a school director of the town- ship. Nine children were born to him, two of whom died young, four died of scarlet fever within one month, and three are still living: Martin N.; Mary, wife of Daniel Engle, of Lower Swatara township; Barbara, wife of David Metzger, of Londonderry town- ship. Mr. Mumma is a member of the old Mennonite church, in which he is also a deacon. His wife was born in June, 1815. Their son Martin N. was born January 14, 1841, in Lower Swatara township. He was educated in the township schools, and has always been a farmer. He married first, in 1869, Miss Elizabeth Burger, daughter of Enos Burger, of Juniata county, who died in 1871. They had two children, Enos, of Philadelphia, and Elizabeth, wife of Daniel M. Hershey, of Harrisburg. He married, secondly, in 1878, Miss Elizabeth Ebersole, daughter of John D. Ebersole, of Lancaster county. Their children are : Martin, Annie, and Mary. After bis marriage Mr. Mumma located in Swatara township on a farm, and for one year also was in Cumberland county, and at the present time is with his father. During the war of the Rebellion he furnished a substitute in the army. In his politics he is a Republican, and is now filling the office of school director for the second time. He is a director in the Middletown Market House. His religious faith and membership is with the Mennonite church. Mumma, Edward L., merchant, Highspire, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 13, 1872; son of Samuel and Anna M. (Leiby) Mumma, natives of Dauphin county. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was also a dealer in real estate. He was prominent and active in the Republican party and in his connection with the United Brethren church. His death occurred in 1892, and his wife survives him. She is a daughter of William Leiby, and re- sides in Steelton. Their children are: J. Mil- ton, of Steelton; Samuel, deceased; Edward L.; Ray, deceased, and Mabel, with her mother. Edward L. was reared on the homestead and received his education at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., and New Bloomfield Academy. He was first engaged in the flour and feed trade, and in 1892 established a general store which he conducted since that time. He is a stockholder in the Champion Manufacturing Company, of Middletown. His fraternal association is in the member- ship of Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, K. of M., of Steelton, Pa. Mr. Mumma was married, in 1892, to Miss Mary Keister, daughter of David Keister, of Lower Swatara township, by whom he lias two children, Samuel and Donald. In his political views he is in accord with the Republican party, while in matters of faith and worship he is with the United Brethren church. Mumma, Isaac, deceased, was born on the homestead in Lower Swatara township, Dau- phin county, Pa., May 2, 1824 ; son of Chris- tian Mumma, and grandson of John Mumma, who settled near Highspire, Pa., in 1752. Isaac was reared on the farm and received a fair education in the schools of his period. In 1847 he was elected to the office of commissioner of Dauphin county, and at the expiration of his official term was appointed revenue commissioner. In 1862 he was elected associate judge of Dauphin county and served in the office for the term of five years, and in 1867 was elected to a second term of the same office, but before the expiration of this term, the new State constitution came into effect abolishing the office, and he returned to his farm. In 1885 he was elected sheriff of Dauphin county and discharged the duties with credit and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 833 satisfaction until his death, March 11, 1SS7. Mr. Mamma was a director in the Hummels- town Bank, and filled many places of pub- lic and private trust, with the utmost effi- ciency and fidelity, establishing a reputation for ability and integrity. In all circles, commercial, political and social, he was prominent and influential. Mr. Mumma was married to Mary, daughter of Christian Nissley, of Derry township, who with eight children survive him. These children are : Emma; Anna; Mary, wife of Edgar Hum- mel, of Hummelstown; Christian N., of Steel ton ; Alice; Blanche; Ralph, in the railway mail service, and Opal. Matheson, George, son of Adam and Isabella (Wright) Matheson, was born Oc- tober 27, 1828, at Jedburgh, Roxburyshire, Scotland. He enjoyed the benefit of only a common school education, and in June, 1845, left home and entered the employ, as an ap- prentice, of George and Robert Stephenson, the celebrated locomotive and engine build- ers, at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. He re- mained with them the full term of five years, making himself proficient in all departments of the business. He afterwards worked a few months in England, but in October, 1850, embarked from Glasgow for America. On the second day after his arrival in New York he commenced work in the shops of Hoggs & Delamater, and subsequently labored in and had charge of other works, finally set- tling down in the employ of the Old Novelty Iron Works, where he remained ten years. He then assumed charge of the erection of engines in the vessels which were fitted out by the Fulton Ii - on Works of James Murphy & Co., New York, remaining in that position several years. The Civil war being then in progress he had charge of nil the outside work of that firm, including fitting out Gov- ernment vessels. In 1864 he was appointed superintendent of the East River Iron Works, Samuel Secor & Co., at that time largely en- gaged in building marine and stationary engines. It was here he first became ac- quainted with the manufacture of tubing, having built the machinery for the Bergen Tube Mill, of New Jersey. In 1869 he en- tered into an arrangement with parties, after- wards incorporated as the National Tube Works Company, to erect works for them in East Boston, Mass., and subsequently acted as superintendent of these works until 1 s7_'. when it was decided to erect a more exten- sive establishment at McKeesport, Pa. Mr. Matheson took entire charge of the projected works, and they were built under his man- agement. He acted as general superinten- dent of the establishment until 1SS0, intro- ducing several improvements in tubing manufacture, and successfully operating Siemens' gas regenerator furnaces, which had never been used in this country for that purpose, and not successfully in England. In 1880 he removed to Middletown, and with his sons projected and established the large and successful works of the American Tube and Iron Company, and of which his sons, A. Scott and James H., have the general management. He married, May, 1850, Isa- bella Hewison, a native of Newcastle, Eng- land, and they had eleven children, of whom eight survive : A.Scott; James H.; Isabella H., who married John Sword, of Scotland ; Elizabeth; Mary A. H., who married A. W. Momeyer; Hanuah H., William D., and Cornelia C. McDaniel, Dr. Harry M., Highspire, Pa., was born in York county, Pa,, August 30, 1858 ; son of Isaiah S. and Harriet (Sunday) McDaniel. He was reared in his native county, and was educated in the public schools and at Lebanon Valley College, Ann- ville, Pa. He learned the trade of carpentry, and followed that occupation for eight years, after which he took up the study of medicine under Dr. J. W. Roop, then of New Cumber- land, now of Harrisburg. He later attended the lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, Md., from which in- stitution he was graduated in 18S3, and the same year received a diploma also from the University of Pennsylvania. In the latter part of 1883 he located at Highspire, where he has since been engaged in the general prac- tice of his profession. He has also been phy- sician of the county poor house for many years. In his politics Dr. McDaniel is a Re- publican. In 1 s«. 12 lie was married to Miss Annie G. Backenstoe, daughter of John Back- enstoe, of Union Deposit, Pa., and to their marriage there is no issue. Mrs. McDaniel is a member of the United Brethren church, of Highspire. Myers, J. R., grocer, Middletown, Pa., was born in York county, Pa.. September 16, 1846; son of John and Maria (Roller) Myers. The father moved to Cumberland county when he was six years of age, and in 834 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 1870 came from there to Dauphin county, where he engaged in farming in Upper Paxton township. He is now living with his daughter in Ida Grove, Iowa, his wife having died February 2, 1892. Their sur- viving children are : J. R., and Kate, wife of Owen J. Thompson, of Steelton, the only ones living in this country; Mary, Mrs. J. M. C. Halton, of DesMoines, Iowa; Matilda, Mrs. William Brady, Ida Grove, Iowa; Lottie, Mrs. Herbert Myers, of Ida Grove, Iowa, and William L., of Grand Fork, N. D. The parents were members of the Lutheran church, and Mr. Myers held the office of trustee in St. John's church of Cumberland county for many years. J. R. Myers received his education in the public schools. In 1863 he enlisted in com- pany D, Twenty-eighth regiment, Pennsyl- vania cavalry, in which he served six months, and then re-enlisted in company D, Two Hundred and Second regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. After his discharge he entered the New Berlin Academy, and re- mained two terms, after which he worked three years in the West Fairview rolling mill. In December, 1869, he came to Mid- dletown, and was for a time employed in the car shops, after which he clerked for B. S. Peters. He served for two years as brake- man on the Northern Central railroad, and in 1894 established his present business, which he has since continued. Mr. Myers is a member of the Middletown Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and of the Columbia Commandery, K. of M. In his political views he is inde- dendent. He was a member of the school board three years and the president of the body two years, taking an active interest in all educational matters. He was married, in 1866, to Miss Susan Fake, of York county, Pa., and the} 7 had four children: John, of Middletown, married Miss Edith Maybury ; Frank, Minnie, and Carrie. Mr. Myers is a member of the Lutheran church and has served in the church council for twelve years, taking an active part in all church work. died in Middletown when a young man. The parents came to Dauphin county when they were young people and married here. The father was engaged in the general mer- cantile business and also was a lumber dealer. He was a Democrat in political views, but cherished strong independent proclivities. He was reared in the Methodist Episcopal church and his wife was a member of the Lutheran church. He died in 1888 and his wife died 1871. They had three children : Alvan; William, shoe dealer, at Middle- town ; and Ellen, unmarried, died in 1893. Alvan was reared at Middletown and re- ceived his education in the public schools. He learned the trade of painter and followed that occupation for some years. In 1873 he engaged in mercantile business, in which he continued one year and then, in 1874, took up the real estate business and improved several properties. In 1861 he enlisted in company D, Sixth regiment, United States cavalry, in which he served as a non-commissioned officer for three years. He was wounded at the skirmish at Slatersville, after the battle of Williamsville. His regiment was with the Army of the Potomac and participated in the operations and battles of that body of soldiers. Mr. McNair is a stockholder in the Middletown National Bank. In political views he is a Democrat and has served as a member of the borough council for three years. He married Miss Maria L. Swartz. She was a daughter of Rev. Solomon L. Swartz. By this marriage he had three children : Helen, Mary, and William. Mr. McNair was married, secondly, to Miss Ella Melborn, daughter of Oliver P. Melborn, an engineer, at the American Tube Works at Middletown and was killed by an accident. They had four children: Claude M., Ethel May, Harold Van, and Ruth Y. Mr. McNair attends the Lutheran church and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. McNair, Alvan, Middletown, Pa., was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., August 31, 1843; son of Henry and Susanna (Rewalt) McNair, natives of Lebanon county. The paternal grandfather was a native of Scotland, came to America, and died at Lewistown, Pa. The maternal grandfather Nissley, John H, flour and feed dealer, Middletown, Pa., was born in Derry town- ship, Dauphin county, November 16, 1844; son of Martin and Barbara (Nissley) Nissley. Martin Nissley, Sr., the grandfather, was a farmer in Lower Paxton township, and re- tired, moving to Middletown, where he died. Martin Nissley, Jr., the father, was born in Lower Paxton township, in 1812, was reared on the farm, and after his marriage settled on a farm in Derry township, where he DAUPHIN COUNTY. 835 lived until his death, in 1S82. His wife sur- vives him and lives in Annville, Pa. Pie was a inemher of the United Brethren church, in which he held various offices and was a trustee of the church for many years. In politics he was a Republican. He reared six children, two of whom died in infancy, and the others are : Fanny, Mrs. Franklin J. Wittner, of Annville, Pa. ; Mary, Mrs. S. M. Hummel, of Derry Church, deceased ; Jacob, of Derry township ; and J. H. John H. was reared in Derry township, educated in the public schools, and was en- gaged in farming in that township until 1892, when he retired from active work and moved to Middletown, where he established his present business. He is also a stock- holder in the Middletown Novelty Company. Mr. Nissley was married, in 1872, to Annie, daughter of Rev. Solomon Swartz, of Middle- town, and they have three children : Edward S., teller of the Union National Bank, of Mt. Joy, Pa.; Solomon M., at home ; and Mary Barbara. In his political views Mr. Nissley is a Republican. He is a member of the United Brethren church, in which he was formerly a trustee, and aided in building the Derry church. Pkters, Benjamin Snyder, banker, Mid- dletown, was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 19, 1834; son of William and Elizabeth fSnyder) Peters. His grandfather, Jacob Peters, was a native of Lebanon county, and died there. He married Barbara Buley, of Lebanon, Pa., and she died at Altoona, Pa. Their son, William Peters, was born in Londonderry now Conewago township, October 27, 1811. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Abra- ham Snyder, a native of Switzerland. She was born in Londonderry township, April 15, 1812, and is still living. The father is deceased. Benjamin S. received a common school edu- cation, and at the age of sixteen years entered a store at Kelly's Corners, Lebanon county, to learn merchandising, and was afterwards at Meyerstown. From 1858 to 18G2 he was in commercial business at Palmyra, Lebanon county, after which he removed to Middle- town, where he entered into partnership with his uncle in the mercantile trade. Upon the dissolution of this firm he purchased the store of Yetman Eves, and for several years was the senior partner of the linn of Peters & Bros., retiring from business in January. 1SS3. The following year he again engaged in business with his son, under the firm name of B. S. Peters & Son, which conducted two stores. When the Farmers'. Bank was organized he was made a director, and was chosen the president of the bank, which po- sition he has since held. Mr. Peters was married, in 1855, to Sarah, daughter of John and Polly (Beard) Rupp, of Lebanon county. Their children are: Jerome G., Emma, and Elizabeth, wife of Horace McKee, son of Rev. David McKee and they have one child, Ben- jamin. Mr. Peters was one of the organiz- ers and one of the first directors of the Car Works. In political matters he is not an active partisan, but is a member of the Re- publican party. His religious fellowship is in the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is an active member, and of which he has been the treasurer for fifteen years. Rewalt, Dr. J. W., Middletown, Pa., was born in Middletown, and was reared in his native town. He attended the common schools until he attained the age of fourteen years, when he became a clerk in a general store. After a short period of service in this position he entered the drug store of Mr. Blensinger, with whom he remained two years, and while thus enployed he was pros- ecuting his studies in pharmacy. After a thorough preparation he entered the Phila- delphia College of Pharmacy and was gradu- ated in the regular course from that institu- tion. Subsequently he formed a partnership with T. C. Laverty in the drug business, in which he continued for two and a half years, when the firm was dissolved, and Dr. Rewalt has since conducted the business. He has served on the school board for twelve years. He is a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church. Ringland, Dr. John, Middletown, Pa., re- tired, was born in Middletown, Pa., January 9, 1825; son of James and Magdaline (Bom- berger) Ringland. John Ringland, the grand- father of Dr. John, was born in County Down, Ireland, as was also his wife. They came to America in 1792, and first settled in Chester county, Pa., from whence they removed to Lancaster county. James Ringland, the father, was a native of Chester county, and came to Dauphin county in 1822 or 1823, settling in Middletown, where he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he con- tinued until his death in 1831. He was 836 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA originally a Presbyterian, and later united with the Lutheran church, of which his wife was a member. In politics he was a Whig, and served in various township offices. His children are: Dr. John; Joseph, deceased, merchant at Middletown, and formerly a currier; Eliza Jane, Mrs. G. L. Yetter, of Middletown ; and Mary M., wife of Benjamin F. Kendig, of Harrisburg. After his death his widow married Jacob Lindermuth. She died in 1887. Dr. John Ringland attended the public schools until he was fifteen years of age, when he went to Lancaster and learned the printer's trade, which he followed for five years, after which he was in the lumber busi- ness for a short time. He read medicine under Dr. Benjamin J. Wiestling, and was graduated from the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1850. He practiced medicine for one year and a half, but was forced to aban- don professional work on account of impaired hearing. For four years he was engaged in the lumber business in Cumberland count}' as a member of the firm of Church, Lee & Ringland, after which he returned to Mid- dletown and embarked in the dairy busi- ness. In 1860 Dr. Ringland was elected re- corder of deeds of Dauphin county, and in 1863 was re-elected to the same office. He served as a member of the school board and of the council of Middletown, and has also served as justice of the peace for about seven- teen years. He was originally a member of the Whig party, and later joined the Repub- licans. In 1850 he was married to Miss Margaret E. Smith, daughter of Henry and Mary Smith, of Middletown. Their children are: Joseph H., John Augustus, Mary Jane, Louisa B., and Almeth K. The family were members of the Presbyterian church. Shireman, William, farmer and stock raiser, Middletown, Pa., was born in Maytown, Lancaster county, November, 19, 1843 ; son of Aaron and Mary (Lentz) Shireman, both natives of Lancaster county. The father, Aaron Shireman, was born in the same house that Simon Cameron was born in. In 1867 he purchased a farm on the island opposite Buck Lock, where he resided for many years, but now lives with his son William. He is a cabinet maker by trade, and is also an active member of the German Reformed church. His family consists of three children: William, and two brothers, who reside at New Albany, Ind. William received his education in the public schools of Maytown, which he attended until sixteen years of age. He then learned the trade of cabinet maker with his father, and later on rented his farm on the island, which he worked for sixteen years, and eight years of this time he attended market regu- larly in Harrisburg. By his untiring energy and economy he accumulated sufficient money to buy a farm of his own, and in 1882 purchased what is known as "Hillsdale Farm," a most beautiful place, in Londonderry town- ship. Here he engaged in breeding and raising of thoroughbred stock, and is the owner of as fine stock as can be found in the county. He married Miss Sarah A. Long- necker, daughter of Jacob Longnecker, of Maytown, Lancaster county, in 1865. Their five children are: Anna, Mrs. Soloman M. Gingrich, Londonderry township; John W., of Royalton, who married Miss Ella Goss ; Rachaei, Mrs. John W. Metzger, of Royalton; Minnie, and Edward L. In politics Mr. Shireman is a Democrat, and was honored by being elected county commissioner in 1893. He holds the office of trustee in the Middletown Presbyterian church, of which he is a consistent member. Rehrer, Henry L., coal dealer, Middle- town, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., June 17, 1835 ; son of Jacob and Christina (Lott) Rehrer. The father was a native of Lancaster, and the mother of Berks county. He moved to Dauphin county in 1837, and located at Union Deposit, and conducted a distillery for General Hocker for some years. Later he came to Middletown, where he was in the lumber business for sixteen years and where he died in 1856. He was a prominent member of the Bethel church, and was also active in the Democratic party. His wife died in 1877. The}' reared seven children, four of whom are living : Henry L.; Jacob, of Royalton ; Andrew, of Middletown ; and George, of Middletown. Their deceased chil- dren are : Mary L., Mrs. Henry Stipe ; John, and Nicholas. Henry L. came with his parents to Dau- phin county when he was two years old. He was educated in the public schools, and for some years was engaged in boating on the canal and for eight years was proprietor of the Pennsylvania House. Subsequently he was appointed collector on the Union canal, and held the position for fourteen years. In 1876 he established his present coal business DAUPHIN COUNTY. 837 in which lie has since continued. . He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Knights of the Golden Eagle and of the Order of United American Mechanics. In politics he is a Democrat and has served six years in the borough council. Mr. Rehrer was mar- ried, in 1855, to Miss Mary, daughter of James Stephenson, of Easton, who died in 1889, leaving no issue. He was married, secondly, in 1893, to Miss Anna E., daughter of George Stack house, of Fort Deposit, Md. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Middletown. Swartz, Rev. Solomon L., Middletown, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Sep- tember 18, 1827. The first of the family in Dauphin county was Christian Swartz, a na- tive of Germany who came to America and settled first in Lancaster county, Pa. He removed from thence to Dauphin county and located in what is now Lower Swatara town- ship, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a farmer by occupation, and made many improvements on his place, among which is a store house erected by him in 1799, which is still standing. He reared two children, Jacob and Christian, who succeeded to his estate and lived with him until his death. Jacob B. married Miss Nancy Nissley, daughter of Martin Nissley, who died in 1844. They reared three children, Rev. Solomon S. being the only survivor. He attended the public schools and subscription schools, and engaged in farming for several years. He made a profession of religion early in life and connected himself with the United Brethren church, taking always an active part in church work. In 1871 he made application to conference to be admitted to the ministry, and in 1879 was received and ordained to the sacred office. In 1891 he settled at Middle- town as a minister without charge and has been a resident of the place since that date. Mr. Swartz was married, in 1849, to Mary Nissley, a daughter of Peter Nissley, of Lan- caster county, by whom he has one child, Anna, wife of John H. Nissley, of Middle- town, Pa. Pie was married, secondly, to Miss Anna Wagner. Swartz, Martin Nissley, deceased, was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 30, L829; son of Christian and Nancy (Nissley) Swartz. His parents died and he was reared by his grand- parents and attended the schools of his na- tive township. He grew up on the farm and chose farming as his occupation. After his marriage he located on the farm, which he occupied until his death, in September, 1878. He was a stockholder in the Bomberger Bank, of Harrisburg. Mr. Swartz was married, in 1858, to Miss Harriet, daughter of John and Catherine Wallower, of Dauphin county. Of their nine children five are living. The first is Christian Landis, born April 3, 1864, was educated in the common schools and in the Lebanon Valley College at Annville; worked for some time for the American Tube and Iron Company, and was also a clerk at Harrisburg ; married, April 17, 1884, to Ann, daughter of Abraham C. Brinser, of Londonderry township, and their children are : Christian Ira, Ida May, Martin Oliver, and Milford Ross. The second is Oliver Martin, born March 20, 1866, at Middletown ; married in 1892 to Sarah Rose, of Harris- burg, and their children are: Oliver Henry, William Krebs, and Sarah Harriet. The third is Joshua William, born January 9, 1867, attorney-at-law, Harrisburg; received his education at Annville, and was gradu- ated at Dickinson College, Carlisle. He married Miss Adella Gohen, daughter of John Gohen, of Indiana county, and the)' have one child, Joshua G. The fourth is Isaac Benjamin, born November 8, 1868, at- torney-at-law, Harrisburg; received his edu- cation at Annville, Shippensburg and Dick- inson Law School, Carlisle, Pa., and was one term at Millersville Normal School. The fifth is Elijah Gabriel, born September 13, 1872, cigar manufacturer at Lebanon, Pa. Emma Catherine, born July 12, 1870, died in 1878, and three other children died in in- fancy. Mr. Swartz was a member of the United Brethren church. Shope, Henry N., farmer, Highspire, Pa., was born in LowerSwatara township, Dauphin county. Pa.. September S, 1852; son of Na- thaniel and Martha (Gaynson) Shope. The grandfather located in Lower Swatara town- ship, and married Miss Martha Ban nan. They were members of the old Mennonite church, and reared four children. The father was born in Paxton township in 1812, and was reared in the township. After marriage he located in Lower Swatara township, where he remained until his death, in 1877. In his religious faith he was a Mennonite, and was a bishop in that church. His wife died in 1892. They reared nine children : Mary, 838 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA widow of Samuel Kohr, of Oberlin, Pa.; Martha, wife of Adam Hocker, of Mt. Wolf, York county; Edward, of White Hill, Cum- berland count}'; Eliza, wife of Samuel Zim- merman, of Lower Swatara township; Henry N.; Hettie, wife of David Martin, of Bain- bridge, Lancaster county ; Susan, wife of Jonas Zimmerman, of Oberlin ; Sarah, wife of David Kohr, of Lower Swatara township ; and Adam, of Hummelstown. Henry N. was reared and educated in the township, and fol- lowed the occupation of farming, He was married, January 1, 1874, to Miss Sarah Mey- ers, daughter of Henry Meyers, of London- derry township. Their children are: Martha, wife of Elmer Handshew ; Harry M., Annie M., Bertha S., Eli C, William B., and Myrtle M. Mr. Shope is a Republican in politics. In religious faith he is a Meunonite, and is a minister in that connection. Lower Swatara township; Leah A., Emma J., Minnie M., and Annie Viola. Mr. Stout is a member of the Baptist church. Stout, David, Oberlin, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 10,1848; son of John and Leah (Metzger) Stout, natives of Dauphin county. Adam Stout, grandfather of David, was the first of the family to settle in the county, coming from up the river, and locating in Lower Paxton township, where he followed his occupation of weaving in connection with farming. John, father of David, was born in Lower Paxton township, February 2, 1814, and was engaged in farming, first in Paxton and later in South Hanover town- ship, where he died in 1890. His wife sur- vives him and is a resident of South Han- over township. Of their children six died young and the others are: Catherine, Mrs. John Allwine, of South Hanover township ; David, and Daniel M., of Derry township. The father was a member of the German Baptist church, and a Republican in his politics. David was reared in South Han- over township and attended the public schools. He was married, October 26, 1871, to Miss Louisa Albert, daughter of John and Sarah (Taylor) Albert, of East Hanover township. He located on the old homestead, where he remained eight years, and then, in 1891, purchased the Martin Swartz farm, on which he has since resided. In political matters Mr. Stout is with the Republican party, and has served as school director in South Hanover township. His children are: Sally Ann, wife of David E. Schaffner, of Stoner, Milton J., agent of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company, was born at High- spire, Pa., August 12, 1846 ; son of Henry and Mary (Miller) Stoner. John Stoner, the grandfather, was an early settler of the county and a carpenter by trade. The father was born in Lower Swatara township in 1813 and was a school teacher at Highspire. He learned the trade of carpentry and followed that occupation for many years. In 1848 he opened a general store in Highspire, which he conducted until his death in 1876. In politics he was a Republican and served as postmaster at Highspire for a number of years. He was a member of the United Brethren church. His wife is a native of Lewisburg, Pa., and is now a resident of Steelton. They have three children: Milton J.; Ellwyn M., of Steelton, agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company ; and Ulysses S., died in 1889, aged twenty-one years. Milton J. was reared and educated at Highspire. He learned telegraphy and in 1863 entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as operator between Har- risburg and Altoona, and was stationed at the latter place for six years. In 1872 he came to Highspire and opened the office for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, of which he has since had charge, and is also freight and express agent. Mr. Stoner is a member of Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, K. of M., and is also one of the trustees of the lodge. In politics he is an active Repub- lican. General Grant appointed him post- master of Highspire, and he served continu- ously in that office until Cleveland was elected President. He was married, in 1872, to Miss Cora L. Herrick, daughter of John Herrick, of Steelton. They have one child, Otho N., born in 1874, assistant to his father. • Mrs. Stoner is a member of the United Brethren church, of Highspire. Schultz, Leonard, deceased, was born at Wurtemburg, Germany, March 5, 1827 or 1828. He came to this country when a young man, and located in Middletown in 1850, where he established a brewery, which he conducted up to the time of his death, in 1872. He was married at Philadelphia to Anna Catherine Smith, who was also a na- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 839 tive of Wurtemburg. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Their children are: (1) John, of Middletown, born January 30, 1852, received his education in the pub- lic schools and learned the trade of baker. He was married, in 1875, to Susan Capp, of Middletown, and to this marriage there is no issue. He is independent in his politi- cal views. (2) William, born in 1853, a shoemaker by trade, and resides at Middle- town. He married Susan Brenser, of York county, Pa., and they have two children : Leonard and Gertrude. (3) Catherine, wife of Harry Steele, of Middletown, Pa. (4) Frederick, Middletown, born May 3, 1858, educated in the public schools and engaged in butchering, and established his present business in 1885. He was married, in 1880, to Miss Emma Wilson, daughter of Jacob Wilson, of Middletown. They have no children. In politics he is a Democrat and is a member of the Lutheran church. Stecher, Rev. Henry G., son of George Stecher, was born July 16, 1792, near Easton, Northampton county, Pa. He received an academic and collegiate education, and began the study of theology at Easton. He was ordained pastor of the Lutheran church at Logansville, York county, Pa., in 1819, and served that congregation faithfully until 1830, when he accepted a call to the church at Hummelstown. His charge included other congregations, and he was as energetic in the devotion to the wants of his widely scattered flocks as he was earnest in his expounding of religious truths. He was well educated, a profound theologian, and of an exceeding amiableness of character. In 1854 he resigned his charge owing to advancing years and physical ina- bility. From that point until the close of his life he resided at Hummelstown, sur- rounded by all the charms of the domestic circle of a good man. He died April 20, 1S70. Rev. Mr. Stecher married Julianna, daughter of George Fouse, who survives in her eighty-sixth year. Their children are as follows: Mary Ann. deceased ; Adeline, who married Henry L. Hummel ; Julianna, deceased; Amanda, who married John Fisher, of Middletown; Albert, who married Rebecca Groom, of York county ; Theodore A., who was educated at Pennsylvania Col- lege, Gettysburg, with the intention of enter- ing the ministry ; about 1800 he went into the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad • Company at Altoona, under Engineer Her- man Haupt, subsequently transferred to gen- eral ticket agent at Philadelphia, which po- sition he filled creditably until his death in 1880, which took place at Ardmore, near Philadelphia; George, who married Bell Haines, of Philadelphia; Sarah, Caroline, and Frank B. Smuller, George, son of John and Su- sannah (Shirtz) Smuller, was born October 7, 1805, at Jonestown, Lebanon county, Pa. He acquired a fair English education in the schools of the day, and in early life followed the occupation of a tailor. He subsequently be- came extensively engaged in the lumber busi- ness with theUnion Canal Company and aeon- tractor in the public works of the State. He was afterwards appointed collector of tolls in the Union canal, at Middletown, a position he filled many years, resigning in 1S57, when he was elected president of the Middletown Bank. As first officer of that institution Mr. Smuller won for himself the highest confidence of the community, which he re- tained down to the close of his busy, active life. He died at Middletown, August 19, 1882, aged almost seventy-seven years. Few men stood higher in any community than he. His life was characterized by great goodness of heart and true nobleness of soul, which won for him the love and esteem of his fellow-men and neighbors. Mr. Smuller married Caroline, daughter of Dr. Karl and Mary Fisher, of Middletown, born in 1S05, and died January 5, 1870. Their children were: Lehman ; Mary ; Elizabeth, who married George F.Mish,M.D.; Annie G., who married Henry J. Meily ; Ellen, who married David G. Swartz, of Chicago ; and Caroline. Saul, Henry R., proprietor of the Middle- town Carriage Factory, was born in Berks county, Pa., March 18, 1S43 ; son of Jonathan and Magdaline (Rouch) Saul, both old fami- lies of that county, whose ancestors were na- tives of Germany, and the very oldest settlers of Berks county. The father was a farmer. He died February 2, 1880, aged seventy-eight years, and the mother died in Berks county in 1802. Their children are: Lena. Eliza- beth. David, Mary. Henry R, and Charles. Henry R. came to Dauphin county at the age of fifteen years. He received his educa- tion in the public schools and learned the trade of coach making it Hummelstown. Sub- sequently he took a course in the Commer- 840 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA cial College at Lock Haven. In 1868 he es- tablished a business at Lock Haven, Pa., and continued there five years, when he went to Wisconsin and for seven years was in the lumber business. In 1887 he came to Mid- dletown, where he opened a shop for the mak- ing of carriages and doing general repairing work. In political views Mr. Saul is a Republi- can, and formerly was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. He was married, June, 1881, to Miss Florence, daughter of John S. Watson. Mr. Watson married Sabilla Beyerle, of Reading, Pa., in 1832, and about 1835 settled at Mid- dletown, where he had a saw mill, built boats for the canal and carried on a trade in lum- ber. He was a prominent man of his day, and was one of the first stockholders and a director in the Middletown Bank. His death occurred January 8, 1878, and that of his wife in February, 1889. He was a Whig in politics. His wife was a member of the Bethel church, of which he was a liberal supporter. Their children are : Mary Ann, Mrs. William M. Daugherty, of Sunbury, Pa., and Florence, Mrs. Henry R. Saul. Mr. and Mrs. Saul have no children. They are members of the Pres- byterian church, of which he is a trustee. Shepler, Jacob H, merchant, Middle- town, Pa., was born, in Lancaster county, Pa., February 18, 1840 ; son of Samuel and Regina (Albert) Shepler, natives of that county. The father came to Dauphin county with his family in 1850, and engaged in farming in Middle Paxton township, where he continued until his death. His children are: John, of Middle Paxton township; Sarah, Mrs. Eli Salzer, of Middle Paxton township; Jacob H; Mary, Mrs. Amos Parker, of Hanover township ; Elizabeth, Mrs. Thomas Hinkle, of Chicago, 111.; Will- iam, and Isaac, both of Middle Paxton town- ship. Jacob H was educated in the public schools, and learned the trade of plasterer and also of wood worker. In 1861 he en- listed in the United States army and served until 1865, having re-enlisted as a veteran in 1863 in the same company, and having been commissioned as captain of his company. At the battle of Chancellorsville he was taken prisoner and was confined in Libby prison for four months. After serving two years with the Army of the Potomac he was transferred to the Western army under Gen- eral Sherman, participatingiin the triumph- ant battles and marches of that great army and going with it to the sea. After his dis- charge from the military service he was em- ployed at different times by the Harrisburg Car Company, the Middletown Car Works, the Furniture Company and other companies. In 1893 he engaged in mercantile business at Middletown, in which he has continued until the present time. Mr. Shepler is a member of the Order of United American Mechanics and of Simon Cameron Post, G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Jacob Hughes, of Han- over township, and to this marriage there is no issue. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and holds the offices of steward and class leader in the same. Sweigard, Daniel, dealer in coal, Middle- town, Pa., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 20, 1842 ; son of Jonas and Elizabeth (Miller) Sweigard. The first of the family to settle in Dauphin county was Peter Sweigard, a native of Ger- many, who came to America and took up a tract of Government land in Jackson town- ship, on which he settled and remained. His son Adam, the grandfather of Daniel, was born in Jackson township, where he also took up land and cleared up a farm, and was also engaged in hauling to Harrisburg and Lancaster county. The family were mem- bers of the Lutheran church. He married Miss Warfel, of one of the early families of the township, and they reared eleven chil- dren, of whom four are living : Philip, of Lower Swatara township, retired ; Rachel, wife of George Shoop, of Wayne township; Mary, wife of John Miller, of Jackson town- ship ; and Catherine, wife of John Enders, of Jackson township. Jonas Sweigard, father of Daniel, was born in Jackson township, January 30, 1813. He followed farming in Jackson and Jefferson townships. Politi- cally he was a Democrat and filled various township offices. His death occurred Oc- tober 3, 1880, and that of his wife December 19, 1893. They were prominent members of the Lutheran church. Their children are : James, of Jackson township; Daniel and Samuel, of Ellsworth county, Kan. Daniel was reared in his native township and learned the trade of stonemason, which he followed for twenty years. In 1864 he enlisted in company A, Two Hundred and Eighth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 841 and served until the close of the war. In 18(37 he came to Middletown and cultivated the Prey farm one year, after which he worked at his trade until 1876, when he es- tahlished his present business. In politics he is a Democrat. He was married, in 1870, to Catherine, daughter of Frederick Klein- dopf, of Londonderry township, and they have one child, Annie, at home. He is a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran church and is a trustee of the organization. Selser, Samuel S., Middletown, Pa., was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., May 29, 1850; son of Samuel and Christina (Ehrsman) Selser. He attended the public schools until he was eighteen years of age, and learned the tinner's trade, which occu- pation he has since followed. In 1876 he established a business for himself, and in 1879 built the store which he has since oc- cupied. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Selser was married, De- cember 31, 1879, to Miss Barbara, daughter of Jacob Kleindopf, of Middletown, by whom he has two children : Catherine B. and Lucy E. He is a member of the St. Peter's Lu- theran church. Selser, Samuel, retired, Middletown, was born at Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., March 5, 1815; son of George and Catherine (Musser) Selser. The father was born in York county and the mother in Lancaster county. John George Selser, the grand- father, was a native of Germany, came to America, settled in York county, and had three sons and one daughter: George, Nicho- las, Michael, and Christina. George Selser, the father, came to Middletown before his marriage, about 1812, and purchased a lot from the Foot family. He was originally a distiller, but after coming to Middletown en- gaged in the manufacture of nails, and fol- lowed that business many years, and later in life was engaged in milling, carpentry and other employments. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and was one of the workmen employed in building the steeple on the church. He died in 1852 and his wife died in 1876. Their children are: Catherine, married Adam Foot, and died at Grand Rapids, Mich.; Samuel, and Mary, Mrs. Eli May, of Middletown. Samuel was educated in the schools of that period and learned the trade of cabinet making, at which he worked for several years, after which he had a saw mill and was in the lumber business for thirty-five years, in connection with which he did car- penter work. In politics he was a Whig, and later a Republican, and served as mem- ber of the council and as tax collector. Mr. Selser was married, in 1835, to Sarah Smith, who lived only a short time, and after her death he married Miss Christina, daughter of Jacob Ehersman. She died in 1893. They had eleven children : Anna, Salome, Sarah, Catherine, Christina, Mary, Lucinda, George W., Samuel S., John, and Jacob. Mr. Selser attends the Lutheran church. Ulrich, Adam, retired, Middletown, was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 11, 1818; son of Michael and Kate (Stoner) Ulrich. The father came from Lebanon county and pur- chased the farm in Lower Swatara township about 1812. He was a weaver and saddler by trade, and worked at these occupations to some extent in connection with farming, until he retired from active business and moved to Middletown, where he died in 1845, and is buried in the Middletown cem- etery. By his first wife, who died about 1835, he had nine children; two died in in- fancy : Mary, deceased, married Christian Eshenour ; Elizabeth,deceased, married Jacob Eshenour; Samuel, deceased, farmer in Lower Swatara township ; Catherine, Mrs. Philip Albert ; Michael, deceased, farmer in Lower Swatara township; John, who conducted a sash factory, at Middletown, and Adam, the only survivor of the family. Mr. Ulrich married for his second wife, Mrs. Mary Deckard, who died in 1S75. They were members of the Lutheran church, and later joined the United Brethren church. In pol- itics Mr. Ulrich was a Whig. Adam was reared on the homestead, and was engaged in farming until 1883, when he retired from active work. He was mar- ried, in 1839, to Mary, daughter of Henry Deckard, of Swatara township, and settled on his father's homestead, where his wife died in 18S3. They had four children : William, cashier of the Hummelstown Bank ; Mary, wife of John W. Rife, of Middletown ; Catherine, wife of Benjamin Martin, of Kingston ; John, on the old homestead. In 842 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA politics Mr. Ulrich is a Republican and has served in various township offices. He is a member of the Guyer's United Brethren church. married Carrie Keller, and now resides in Wrightsville ; Katie, John, Charles, and Mary. Mr. Witman is a Republican in politics. Ulrich, John L., farmer, Middletown P. 0., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 2, 1861. He received his education in the township schools, and learned the milling business. In 1881 he rented the Nissley mill, which he conducted for three years, after which he removed to his father's homestead, which he has since occupied. Mr. Ulrich was married, in 1881, to Miss Barbara, daughter of Jacob C. Nissley, of Londonderry township, and they have two children : Katie V. and Mary B. In his political views Mr. Ulrich is a Republican, and has served as township auditor. His church membership is with the United Brethren at Hummelstown. Witman, John A., shoemaker, Middle- town, Pa., was born on the old homestead in Londonderry township, April 22,1834; son of John and Mary (Kouchman) Witman. The first of the family to settle in this county was John, the grandfather of John A., who moved from Lancaster county in 1795 and settled in Londonderry township, where he lived up to the time of his death. His chil- dren were: Anthony, John, Jacob, Paul, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Mary, all of whom are deceased. The father was born in Londonderry town- ship, April 21, 1799. He was a weaver by trade, but engaged in brick making and in butchering for a number of years. He died March 26, 1880, and his wife August 12, 1847, at the age of forty-three. He was mar- ried to Miss Mary Kouchman, by whom he had twelve children : Lydia, Catherine, Henry, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, John A., Sarah Margaret, Paul, William, Phiannas, Joseph, and Emma M. He afterwards married Mrs. Anna Eversole, by whom he ' had two chil- dren, Louisa and Martin. John A. was first engaged in shoemaking. From 1870 to 1880 was in mercantile business in Wrightsville. During 1883 and 1884 was working for the E. C. M. railroad. From 1865 to 1869 was superintendent for James Young, Mid- dletown, and kept hotel in Wrightsville, York county, for five years, and for a time in Middletown. He married Miss Leah Ginder, of York, York county, December 27, 1S60. Their children are : Maggie; Morris, Whitmer, Abraham U., farmer, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Franklin county, Pa., Jan- uary 22, 1848; son of Abraham and Catherine (Urich)Whitmer,natives of Lancaster county. The father removed to Dauphin county in 1856, and located in Lower Swatara township, where he lived until 1888, when he removed to Oberlin, and died in February, 1890. In politics he was a Republican, and was in connection with the River Brethren church. His wife died in 1892. Their children are: Fannie, widow of Samuel Brehm, of Steelton ; David, of Londonderry township; Abraham U, and Elizabeth, wife of Heney Wolgemuth, of Lancaster county. Abraham U. came with his parents to Dauphin county when he was eight years of age, and received his education in the public schools. After the death of his father he succeeded to the homestead. In 1876 he was married to Mary E. Metz, daughter of George Metz, of Swatara township, by whom he had three children : Sally A., Mary Jane, and Harry W. In his political views Mr. Whitmer is a Republican, and has served in the office of inspector of elections, and auditor of the township. Wagner, John R., was born on the old homestead in Londonderry township, June 10, 1833 ; son of John Wagner. The first of the Wagner family to come to Dauphin county was Frederick Wagner, grandfather of John R., who settled on the tract of land now owned by the All wine estate. Frederick, born December 14, 1758, was a carpenter and one of the early settlers at Lancaster, Pa., when there were only a few houses where the city now stands. Frederick was drafted for service in the war of 1812, and marched from Londonderry township to Baltimore. He acquired a good educatiou for that period, was a Republican in politics, and an active member of the Lutheran church. He was a shoemaker, but like most other mechanics was also at times engaged in farming. He married Miss Anne Wright- myer, by whom he had these children : Elizabeth, Anna, Margaret, Mary, and John, all of whom are deceased. Frederick Wag- ner died on the homestead in 1846, aged eighty-seven years. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 843 John Wagner, the father of John R., was born in 1799, on the old homestead, where he spent his entire life, and died in 1874. He was the youngest child of his father's family, acquired a good education, and engaged in farming. He was a Republican in politics and held the office of supervisor of the township for a num- ber of years. In his religious views and fel- lowship be was a Lutheran and was an active member of that church. He married Miss Catherine Rodfong, daughter of Michael Rod- fong, of Dauphin county. Their children are : Caroline, who died in 1803, aged fourteen years; Frederick, married Leah Peters, daughter of David Peters, of Dauphin county; John; Annie, married S. C. Swartz, son of Christian Swartz, of Dauphin county; Mary, married Davis Eshenower, of Lower Swatara town- ship; Eliza, married Jacob M. Gingerich, of Londonderry township ; Sarah, married David Roop, of Middletown, Pa.; Catherine, unmarried, and lives with her sister, Mrs. S. C. Swartz. John R. was reared on the old homestead and lived there until 1864. He acquired his education in the public schools and was en- gaged in farming until he was over thirty years of age, after which he was for two years in the employment of the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company. In 1864 he was appointed by the county commissioners, Henry Hart- man, J. J. Milleisen, and Robert McClure, collector of State, county, and local taxes, in which office he served one year, and was precinct assessor for fifteen years. In his political views he was a Republican. Mr. Wagner was married, March 28, 1865, to Miss Katie Garrett, daughter of John Garrett, of Lebanon, Pa. In 1871 they moved to the premises where they now have their home. Wagner, Frederick R., coal dealer, Middletown, Pa., was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 20, 1830; son of John and Catherine (Rodfong) Wagner. He was reared and educated in the township, and remained with his father and worked on the home farm until he was thirty years of age. In 1860 he was married to Miss Leah Peters, daughter of David Peters, of Londonderry township. After his marriage he located on a farm in the same township, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1SH5, after which lie was for one year in Swatara township. In 1866 he returned to the old homestead in Londonderry town- ship, which he leased until 1881, when he removed to Middletown, where he was em- ployed in the tube mill for seven years. In 1894 he established a coal business, to which he has devoted his entire attention for several years. His children are: Abraham L., clerk for Gray at Middletown; John, butcher, at Middletown ; William, with his father; Charles, physician at Hanover, York county ; Simon, butcher, at Middletown ; Elizabeth, wife of John Klinger, of Middle- town ; Emma, and Annie. In politics Mr. Wagner is a Republican and was formerly active in party matters. He has served in the office of assessor of Londonderry town- ship, and school director of the same town- ship. He attends the United Brethren church. Yetter, Samuel L., insurance, Middle- town, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 4, 1838 ; son of Samuel and Elfzabeth (Lindemuth) Yetter. The father was a sol- dier in the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Baltimore. He held the com- mission of captain of his company. By oc- cupation he was a mason, and kept a hotel in Lancaster for many years. Samuel L. was reared in Lancaster count}', receiving his education in the public schools and at the Millers ville State Normal School, and was engaged in teaching in Lancaster, Dau- phin, Snyder, and Lebanon counties. In 1872 he came to Middletown, and was teacher in the Emaus Orphans' School for six months, which position he was compelled to resign on account of failing health, and took up the insurance business. In 1885 he was appointed under President Cleveland dep- uty collector of internal revenue for the Ninth district, State of Pennsylvania, in which office he served four years and five or six months. Mr. Yetter is a member of Prince Edwin Lodge, F. & A. M.; Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, American Me- chanics, and of the Ancient Order of Fores- ters. In political views he is a Democrat, and was elected in 1881, 1882, 1891, and 1892 to the office of burgess of Middletown, and refused another election. He was also elected to the school board, and was its sec- retary, which office he resigned to become teacher of the German school. Mr. Yetter was married, in 1872, to Miss E. J. Ringland, daughter of Joseph Ringland, of Middle- town, Pa., having been previously married to Mary M. Ivlugh, teacher, daughter of Frank Klugh, by whom he bad one child, 844 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCTCL OPEDIA Eugene H., in the mail service at Philadel- phia. Mr. Yetter is a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church, and was trustee of the organization for many years. Beard, Charles F., merchant, Middle- town, was born at Royalton, Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 23, 1865; son of Amnion W. and Mary (Knerr) Beard. He received his education in the public school of his neighborhood and entered the employment of the American Tube and Iron Company, where he remained for nearly nine years. In April, 1893, he embarked in the grocery business, at Mid- dletown, which he has since conducted. His political views and associations are with the Republican party, to the principles and men of which he gives the support of his suffrage. In fraternity circles he is promi- nent in the membership of the Knights of Malta, the Red Men and the Junior Order American Mechanics. Mr. Beard was mar- ried, in 1889, to Miss Mary Peters, daughter of Joseph A. Peters, of Middletown, to whom have been born two children : Florence M. and Harry C. MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP. Umberger, John Roberts, M. D., Dau- phin, Pa., born at Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., December 9, 1829. The Um- berger family forms a part of that German element, full of sturdy vitality alike in physique and in intellect, which goes so far to make up the bone and sinew of the State of Pennsylvania. The family records on this side of the Atlantic embraces six gen- erations, and run back to that Heinrich Umberger, who, with his wife and two boys Michael and John, crossed the ocean in a vessel significantly named the Hope. Land- ing at Philadelphia, August 28, 1733, they soon made their way to that part of Lan- caster count}' now included in Lebanon county, where they took up a square mile of land, near the present site of the city of Lebanon. From that time the family his- tory is frequently interwoven with that of the country, and presents in each genera- tion some notable point. The sons of Michael Umberger, Heinrich's elder son, were four in number: John, Henry, Adam, and Philip. John and Henry were both captains in the Continental Army under "Mad Anthony " Wayne. In the battle of Long Island John must have been either killed or captured by the British, for from that day he was nevermore seen or heard of by his family. Henry, on the contrary, served throughout the Revolution, and lived afterward to the remarkable age of one hun- dred and three. He left a large family of sons and daughters. The third son, Adam, had four children : John, David, Susanna H., and Elizabeth. This generation, the fourth, is noticeable for a double alliance with the Weinrich family ; the elder son, John, marrying Elizabeth Weinrich, and the elder daughter, Susanna H, becoming the wife of Miss Weinrich's brother, Peter Weinrich, afterwards sheriff of Dauphin county. The younger sister married Peter Heckert, of Linglestown, and died near that place at the age of ninety-two. John Um- berger was an extensive cattle dealer, operat- ing principally in Chester and Delaware counties. His sons were David, John, Jr., William, and Benjamin ; his daughters, Eliz- abeth and Mar}'. As his uncles had aided in the Revolutionary war, so John Umber- ger served his country in the war of 1812. He was in command of a regiment of militia, whose colonel he continued to be until his death, in 1813, at Paoli, Chester county. During part of Colonel Umberger's early married life he resided in Lower Paxton township, at a house known as the "Running Pump Hotel." His eldest son, David Um- berger, was born in that township, December 26, 1796. His first business engagements were mercantile, and at Harrisburg, Pa., where he began, a little later, the stud}' of medicine. His preceptor was Dr. Martin Luther. Dr. David Umberger was a gradu- ate of the medical department, University of Pennsylvania, class of 1823. From this date until 1827 he practiced at Elizabethtown, Lancaster county; 1827 to 1837 in Dauphin county ; 1837 to 1845 at Jonestown, Lebanon county. In 1845 he returned to his native county and practiced at Linglestown, in full enjoyment of the confidence and regard of his many patients, until the arduous duties of the profession became too severe for his de- clining strength. The characteristic public spirit of the family was manifested by Dr. David Umberger in his earnest and effective advocacy of the public school system during his residence in Jonestown. It is well known that the system met with very determined opposition, on various grounds, in different ^C-^, /Lr C6^< *^~ 344 BIO GRA PHIGA I ENCTCL OPEDIA Eugene H., in the mail service at Philadel- £hia Mr. Yetter is a member of St. Peter's utheran church, and was ee of the organization for rnar: < ;aed, Cha 'chant, Middle- town, was boro at ; iondonde . November 23, 1865 • son of Ann and Mary (Knerr) Beai I his education in the publii sighborhood and entered the American Tube and where he remained for near; In April, 1893, he embark:.: ihess, at Mid- since conducted. iciations are with to the principles and jives the support of his circles he is promi- i ship of the Knights of and the Junior Order Mr. Beard was mar- Miss Mary Peters, daughter iiddletown, to whom i two children : Florence M. ■ MIDI :ton township. : Eloi erts, M. D., Dau- itown, Dauphin ./.. er 9, 1 529. The Urn- berger fai lerman ... ike in physiq goes so far to make up the 1 v of the State of Penns] ■ he fau ecords on I . I ...-■•;•• : to that Heinrich Umb« ; : two boys .: ' . id' >s the '. ... at Philad 28, heir t k ■: idee] ■. Let county, where the, k a ear 1 ■ i ■ I non. From that tory is frequently inter hat of the country, and present-. b genera- tion some notable poin sons of Michael Umberger,. Heinrich's elder son, were four in number' • lenry, Adam, and Philip. John and ere both ; ns in the ConL Army under "Mad Anthony " Wayne. In the battle of Loug Island J< : j .t have been either killed or capture be British, for frc that day he was n nore seen or heard of by his family. H on the contrary, served throughout the Rev ilution, and In afterward to the remark a g< of one hun- dred and three. He left a large family of Sons and daughters. The third son, Adam, had four children: John, David, Susanna H, and Elizabeth. This generation, the fourth, is noticeable for a double alliance with tlr rich family; the elder son, John, marrying Elizabeth Weinrich, and the elder daughter, Susanna H., becoming the wife of Miss Weinrich's brother, Peter Weinrich, afterwards sheriff of Dauphin county. The younger sister married Peter Heckert, of Linglestown, and died near that place at the age of ninety-two. John Um- berger was an extensive cattle dealer, operat- ing principally in Chester and Delaware counties. His sons were David, John, Jr., William, and Benjamin ; his daughters. Eliz- abeth and Mary. As his uncles had aided in the Revolutionary war, so John Umber- ger served his country in the war of 1812. He was in command of a regiment of militia, whose colonel he continued to be until his death, in 1S13, at Paoli, Chester county. During part of Colonel Umberger's early married life he resided in Lower Paxton township, at a house known as the "Running Pump Hotel." His eldest son. David Um- berger, was born in that township, December 26, 1796. His first business engagements were mercantile, and at Harrisburg, Pa., where he began, a little later, the study of medicine. His preceptor was Dr. Martin Luther. Dr. David Umbergei i gradu- of the medical pari at, University of Pennsylvania, class of 1823. From this date until 1827 he practiced at Elizabethtown, ter county; 1827 to 1837 in Dauphin 1837 to 1845 at Jonestown, Lebanon In .1845 he returned to his native and practiced at Ling! in full of the confiden regard of . luous duties re for his de- i . teristic public mifested by Dr. David Umbergt arnest and effective advocacy 4em during hisresidi well known ... determined oppositF . arious grounds, indifferent , /Lr t£^< ^C^~ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 847 parts of the State. It was largely due to the influence of Dr. Umberger that the prejudice against it was overcome and the publicschools established in that part of Lebanon county. In later years his fellow-citizens showed their appreciation of his worth and sound judg- ment by giving him a vote as Democratic candidate for Congress from the district com- prising Dauphin, Lebanon and Schuylkill counties, which, though insufficient to elect him, was still flatteringly large. In March, 1823, Dr. David Umberger married Miss Juliet, daughter of John Rob- erts, of Washington county, Pa., a sister of Drs. James and Edmund Roberts, of Harris- burg, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. Umberger had twelve children : James and Emily, twins, who died in early infancy ; Emily, Margaret, Dr. John R., Juliet, Mary, Dr. Edmund R., Jane, Caroline, David, Jr., and Harriet. True in the sixth generation to the tradition of the family, two sons, Edmund and David, served in war for their country. Both en- listed in the war of the Rebellion, Dr. Ed- mund R. as surgeon in the Ninety-third Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and David in the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteer infantry. Both were mustered out at Harrisburg, Pa., in June, 1S65. Mrs. Umberger was born in 1804, and died December 6, 1862 ; Dr. Um- berger died at the residence of his son, Dau- phin, Pa., July 29, 1874. The education of Dr. John R. Umberger was begun in a log school house in Lower Paxton township. His parents removing to Lebanon county when he was nine years old, he continued his studies, entering the public schools which his father had done so much to establish. At sixteen the family again removed, and to Dauphin county. John had already pursued medical studies under his father's direction, for two years; they were continued until he attained his twentieth year when he matriculated at the Philadelphia College of Medicine. He was graduated in 1852, and has also an honorary diploma from the University of Pennsyl- vania. He began practice in West Hanover township, but in 1855 removed to Dauphin. Pa., where he continued to practice until he retired from active professional duties in 181)0. Dr. Umberger is a member of the State Medical Association, of the Dauphin County Medical Society, of the Harrisburg Pathological Society, and a charter member of the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine. 54 He belongs to Paxton Lodge, No. G21, I. 0. 0. F. He is a Democrat. On August 24, 1852. he was appointed aid-de-camp on Gov- ernor Bigler's staff with the rank of lieu- tenant colonel. Dr. John R. Umberger was married, Novem- ber 20, 1855, to Mary, daughter of Robert and Mary Moody, of South Hanover town- ship. They have three children: Lillie J., wife of A. T. Poffenberger, medical ex- aminer of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany, at Sunbury, Pa., born in January, 1857, died December 26, 1803; Emily, born in December, 1858, wife of Joseph M. Cum- mings ; and Mary, born in 1864. The family attended the Presbyterian church. Dr. James Roberts, elder brother of Mrs. David Umberger, was born in 1780, at Wash- ington, Pa. He began practice at Harrisburg Pa., but removed to Peoria, 111., where he died about 1834. During his residence at Harrisburg, his younger brother Edmund W. Roberts came there to study medicine under his preceptorship. Edmund W. was born about 1806, at Washington, Pa.; was a grad- uate of Yale College, and of the medical department of the University of Pennsylva- nia. He practiced successfully in Harrisburg until his death, which occurred in that city, November 10, 1865, in his fifty-ninth year. Dr. Edmund W. Roberts married Miss Caro- line, daughter of Andrew and Hannah (Templin) Ross, of Washington, D. C, and sister of Dr. Robert J. Ross, of Harrisburg, Pa. Her death took place at Newburg, N. Y., January 23, 1S77 ; she is buried at Harris- burg. Dr. and Mrs. Roberts bad two chil- dren. Their daughter Mary, wife of Rev. B. B. Leacock, D. D., of the Episcopal church, died at Harrisburg in 1867. Dr. Robert J. Ross, although he died in his early prime, at the age of thirty-seven, was already eminent in his profession. He married Mary E., daughter of Judge Foot, of the State of New York. They had two children. Dr. Ross' death took place April 4, 1875. Coble, Aaron C, M. D., was born in Deny township, Dauphin county. Pa., near Hock- ersville, at the old Coble homestead, July 6, 1859. He is a sou of Henry and Mary (Riser) Coble. Henry Coble died October 9, 1S75, aged about forty-five years. He was a farmer in the earlier part of his^ life, and later engaged in mercantile business. Still later he was in hotel business. He had 848 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENGTCL OPEDIA also studied surveying. On November 18, 1862, he enlisted at Harrisburg in company C, One Hundred and Seventy-third regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, Col. David Nagle. He was fifth sergeant of his company. He was discharged August 17, 1863, at Harrisburg. He was in a number of battles. His wife Man 7 , daughter of Christian Riser, survives him. They had eight children, of whom two are deceased : Ida, who died at the age of twelve, and Dr. Addison B., who died aged thirty-nine years, having lost his life by an accident. Their living children are : Sarah, wife of J. A. Schoener. of Harrisburg ; Emma, wife of William H. Wagner, Camden, N. J.; Ellen, wife of Joseph Henning, of Harrisburg ; Fanny, wife of Harrison Hoover, Derry township ; Harry, and Dr. Aaron C. Mr. Coble was an active, industrious man, of ex- cellent character and popular with his neigh- bors. Aaron C. Coble received his early educa- tion in the public schools of Linglestown, Pa., to which place his parents removed when he was nine years old. In 1882 he went to Dauphin, Pa., and read medicine with his brother, Dr. A. B. Coble. At the age of twenty-three he entered the Univer- sity of Maryland, at Baltimore, and studied there three years, being graduated from that institution in 1885. He then returned to Dauphin, and continued studying with Dr. A. B. Coble for about five years. In 1888 he received a diploma from the Pharmaceutical Examining Board of Pennsylvania. He succeeded his brother, Dr. A. B. Coble, who died in November, 1890. He has conducted a drug store since 1888, and has established a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Coble was married, March 26, 1891, to Mary O, daughter of Elias and Ann Mary (Schaeffer) Fertig. Mrs. Fertig died August 17, 1895, aged about seventy -one years. Mr. Fertig is still living. They had five chil- dren : Milton, Maria, Elizabeth, Mary O, and Laura. Dr. Coble has served as borough school director. He was a delegate to the Republican State Convention in 1891. He is a member of Perry Lodge, No. 458, F. & A. M., at Marysville, and of Patton Lodge, No. 621, I. O.'O. F., at Dauphin. He is a Republican. He and his family attend the Lutheran church. Milliken, Thomas, justice of the peace, was born at Petersburg, now Duncannon, Perry county, Pa., December 24, 1830. His father was born in Tuscarora Valley, Juniata county, Pa., August 4, 1794, and died De- cember 28, 1860. His mother died June 9, 1855, aged about forty-four. The first wife of the elder Mr. Milliken was Rachel Bran- yon, by whom he had two children, John and James. His second wife was Susanna Parker. They had nine children : Isaac, Thomas, Joseph E., William Parker, Susanna Parker, Francis Bonner, Jackson McFadden, Alexander Jackson, and Charles Parker. The boys all volunteered in the army. Isaac was in a cavalry company, under Captain Sanno, of Carlisle ; Joseph, in company D, One Hundred and Seventh regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers; William, in the old Eleventh infantry regiment, Colonel Colter; Francis B., in company B, Eighty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers; and A. Jackson, in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth regiments, United States regulars. Thomas Milliken attended the public schools of his native town. The family re- moved first to Bloomfield, afterwards to Liverpool, both in Perry county. When Thomas was six years of age they went to Harrisburg, where he attended the city schools. Later, having removed to Coxes- town, he attended a school there which was taught by Charles Huston in an old log school house, near where the Methodist Epis- copal church now stands. The next removal was to the premises known as the old Burnt Tavern ; the next to the old Clark's Ferry Tavern, where he went to the old log school house on Duncan's Island. Once more he removed with his parents to the place then known as Greensburg and Port Lyon, now Dauphin, where Thomas attended school under J. Wilson Parks. At the age of seventeen Mr. Milliken be- gan work on his own account, being em- ployed as driver on the canal. Later he kept store for J. G. Updegrove, atCoxestown, and afterwards attended store at Matamoras, Powell's Valley, for James Reed. He returned to his job on the canal at Dauphin, receiving as wages eight dollars per month. His parents at this time removed to Clark's Ferry and kept tavern. On April 26, 1849, he engaged with his uncle, A. R. Kincade, in mercantile business on Duncan's Island. After carry- ing on this business for a year he sold his interest and engaged in section boating on the canal, and shipped between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He was thus occupied for DAUPHIN COUNTY. -t;i about sixteen years, being at the same time engaged with George G. Neuer in butcher- ing at Dauphin. In March, l.si>5, Mr. Milli- ken enlisted at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, in company I, Capt. John Bell, Seventy-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Col. Thomas E. Rose. His regiment was sent as far south as Texas. He was discharged at Victoria, Texas, December 6, 1805, and re- turned to Dauphin. In 18GG he engaged in keeping hotel and boating at Dauphin locks. In March, 1892, he removed to the home- stead, where he now resides. He was elected justice of the peace in 1887 and re-elected in 1892, and has served in that office up to the present time. His political views are Demo- cratic. The family are Presbyterians, and are of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Milliken was married, at the old Stees Hotel, December 7, 1852, to Mary J., daugh- ter of Frederick and Catherine (Hassinger) Stees. Of their four children all are deceased but one, Augustus Bell, born October 1,1856. He is at present general superintendent of the erection department of the Phoenix Bridge Company, Phcenixville, Pa. Their deceased children are : Susanna Parker, born September 18, 1853, died April 12,1872; Esther Graydon, born November 30, 1S59, died January 29, 1862 ; Thomas, born July 7, 1862, died February 2, 1877 ; and Daniel Stees, born August 25, 1S68, died September 27, 1868. Bell, William A., was born in Stony Creek, formerly known as Bell's Valley, near Dauphin, Dauphin county, Pa., June 11, 1826. He is a son of William and Clarissa (Armstrong) Bell. He was one of nine chil- dren : Jane E., Theodore J., Mary W., Cla- rissa A., two who died in infancy, Alfred, Armstrong, and Sarah Ellen. He was edu- cated in his native township and at Dauphin, and learned carpentry with Isaac Updegrove, at Coxestown. He worked at his trade in the employ of Messrs. Stone it < ^uigley. contractors and builders, until 1865 or '66. Having thus obtained a full knowledge of the busi- ness he became a contractor and builder on his own account, and continued in this occu- pation until his death, December 24, 1880. He was a man of enterprise and integrity and possessed the esteem and confidence of his neighbors. Mr. Bell was married, February 10, 1852, to Miss Sabra M., daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Hassinger) Stees, born at Millers- burg, then Union, now Snyder county, Pa., August 17, 1827 ; afterwards her parents re- moving first to Chapman township, Snyder county, and then to Rock vi lie, she attended the district schools of both places. Removing in 1838 to Dauphin, she completed her edu- cation there, and has ever since resided there. Mr. and Mrs Bell had four children : two are deceased : Charles Lovell, born April 4, 1854, died July 21, 1S54, and Bertha Burton, born August 6, 1858, died October 8, 1858. Their living children are : Katherine S., born April 24, 1860, married to W. P. Clark, May 12, 1888; and Anna O, born August 12, 1867. Mr. Stees, the father of Mrs. Bell, was born in April, 1796, and died January 24,1864. Her mother was born March 28, 1799, and died August 19, 1S76. They had nine chil- dren : Reuben H., Julia Ann, Josiah, Aaron, Sabra M., Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Alfred F., and one who died in infancy. Mr. Bell was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Marys- ville. After 1S57 he was a Republican. The family attend the Presbyterian church. Gayman, John P., was born in Stony Creek Valley, Dauphin county, Pa., February 22, 1825. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Etiein) Gayman. His grandfather, Isaac Gayman, was a soldier in Washington's army. His father, Jacob Gayman, was born May 11, 1789. It was in 1794 or 1795 that Isaac Gayman and his wife settled in Stony Creek Valley on the homestead which has been in possession of the family from that time to the present. Jacob Gayman was colonel of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania militia in 1812. His wife, Elizabeth Ettein, was born July 8, 1795. They had twelve children, seven of whom are deceased : AYill- iam, born October 9, 1829, died May 15, 1832; Sarah, wife of Philip Miller, "bom July 9, 1816; Isaac, born June 1, 1823; Elizabeth, born January 1, 1815, wife of John Stuesley ; Ellen, born October 1, 1831, wife of James Reed ; Jacob, born May 9, 1827: Mary, born June 6, 1821, wife of Joel Ney. The surviving children are : Charles, born October 16, 1817; Leah, born Septem- ber 29, 1819, widow of Jacob Chubb : John P.; Catherine, born November 25, 1833. wife of William Kline; Samuel W.. born March 3, 1836. The father died September 17. 1845, and the mother November 23, 1863. John P. (layman attended a private school taught by a Mr. Xeill and Walter Bell, in a small structure about sixteen by eighteen 850 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA feet, built of logs and mud mortar. When he was about fourteen, the public schools having been established, he attended them. School was then held for three months in the winter season. During the spring and summer months John worked on his father's farm. At the age of twenty he began to teach during the winter, receiving a salary of twenty dollars per month. He continued farming and teaching for about ten years. When Mr. Gay man was twenty -one he en- gaged in farming on his own account, having bought the old homestead after his father's death. He still taught school during the winter. When he was twenty-six years old he traveled through the Western States. In the following summer he repeated his West- ern trip. While at Chicago, 111., in 1848, ten acres of ground were offered to him atten dollars per acre, in what is now the central part of the city. Owing to the marshy con- dition of the ground he refused to invest. It was land which had been granted by the Government to the school board. Mr. Gayman returned from the West to the old homestead, and continued farming until 1883, when he retired from active business and removed to his present residence in Dauphin. He was married, December 22, 1854, to Lucy A., daughter of Henry and Lucy Hyde, born November 29, 1833. They had six children : John Cloyde, born October 23, 1876, died October 27, 1881 ; Elizabeth, born October 23, 1854, widow of Thomas Wertz ; Jenny Ellen, born November 9, 1856; Margaret Lucy, born June 1, 1858; Ida Catherine, born October 12, 1868, wife of Louis Stager ; Bertha Louisa, born February 6, 1874. Mrs. Gayman died August 11, 1893. Mr. Gayman has served in several township offices for a number of terms each. He is a Democrat. He and his family at- tend the Presbyterian church. POFFENBERGER, LEONARD, blacksmith, Dauphin, Dauphin county, Pa., was born De- cember 15, 1823, in Middle Paxton township, within half a mile of his present home, where he has lived forty-five years. He was a son of William and Catharine (Noll) Poffenber- ger. The first record in the possession of the family is of the arrival of the ship Pink Mary, of Dublin, September 29, 1733, when George Pfaffenberger, George Pfaffenberger, Jr., Eliza- beth, aged eleven, Christina, six, and Adam, four years of age, landed. The next is of the grandfather of Leonard Poffenberger, Daniel, who died July 29, 1845, and is buried at St. John's church, near Ellerton, Md. He was a farmer and a resident of Frederick county, Md., where he died, aged about ninety-five years. His wife died September 28, 1831. They left a large family of sons and daugh- ters. One of their sons, William Poffenber- ger, was born July 22, 1783, and died Feb- ruary 22, 1842. His wife, Catherine Noll, was born August 19, 1779, and died Feb- ruary 9, 1841. They were residents of Mid- dle Paxton township. They were married February 28, 1804, and had ten children, whose biographies are briefly as follows: (1) Daniel, born February 7, 1805, mar- ried Margaret Heckert, March 15, 1832, died March 6, 1872; (2) Elizabeth Sarah, born August 25, 1806, married Daniel McAllister, May 12, 1831, died March 5, 1843; (3) Will- iam, born March 22, 1810, married Henrietta McConnell, March 12, 1840, died May 2, 1860 ; (4) Mary Magdalena, born March 22, 1812, married Joseph Buchanan in Novem- ber, 1843, died November 24, 1881; (5) George, born March 28, 1813, married Rachel Poffenberger, a distant relative, died March 6, 1872 ; (6) Catherine, born February 24, 1815, married George Singer, January 31, 1839, died December 10, 1839; (7) Susanna, born January 20, 1817, resided with her brother Leonard for about thirty years be- fore her death, September 24, 1881 ; (8) John, born May 21, 1819, married Elizabeth Rut- ter in 1842, died June 10, 1861 ; (9) Andrew, born July 29, 1821, died September 1, 1823; (10) Leonard. Three nephews of Leonard Poffenberger served in the Union army in the war of the Rebellion. William L., son of John Poffen- berger, enlisted February 24, 1865, in com- pany H, One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and was discharged at Harper's Ferry in August, 1865; Joseph, son of Daniel Poffenberger, enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy- third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. C. A. Harper. He was after- terwards in the commissary department at Chambersburg, Pa.; William H, son of George Poffenberger, having served for three years, and going home re-enlisted in the regular United States arm}'. Miss Margaret S. Poffenberger, who has for four years resided with her uncle, is the daughter of his eldest brother, Dauiel. DA UPHIN CO UNTY . -:.l Leonard Poffenberger received his educa- tion in the public and private schools of his native township. At the age of eighteen he entered upon an apprenticeship with his brother Daniel, and served two years at the blacksmith trade. After working five years as a journeyman at various places, Mr. Pof- fenberger engaged in business for himself in Dauphin county in 1850, which he con- ducted almost continuously for forty-five 3 7 ears, having associated with himself, since 1881, his nephew, William L. Poffenberger. Being very talented, ingenious and a skilled mechanic, his fame as a workman spread for miles around, and he was able for many years to carry on a very profitable business. Honest, generous, and trustworthy, he enjoyed universal confidence, and was chosen for various positions of responsibility. He served for twenty-five years on the school board, part of the time as its treasurer. He was for several terms a member of the bor- ough council and its treasurer, besides being treasurer of the Lutheran church for thirty- nine years. Formerly an "Old Line Whig," Mr. Poffen- berger has long been an ardent Republican. On September 19, 1850, Leonard Poffen- berger was married, by Rev. C. F. Stoever. to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Kinter. Their children were : Jane Elizabeth, born July G, 1851, died September 15. 1S52 ; Anna Maria, born November 8, 1856, died August G, 1859, and Albert Theo- dore, born November 9, 1853. Mrs. Eliza- beth Poffenberger was born November 11, 1828 and died July 4, 1858. In April, 1861, Mr. 'Poffenberger married his second wife, Ann E., daughter of Christian and Ann Gross, who was his companion and helpmate in life until July 4, 1892, when she, too, passed away. Albert Theodore Poffenberger, the only surviving child of this family, was educated in the publicum! private schools of Dauphin and at Harrisburg Academy : lie also took a course at Crittenden's Commercial College, Philadelphia. lie held a clerkship in the office of an insurance company in Pottsvillc, Pa., in the early part of 1873; but later in the year entered the Locbiel Iron Company's store as clerk, remaining two years. After teaching school one term in Dauphin, Mr. Poffenberger began the study of medicine in April, 1876, in the office of l>r. William Graydon. lie studied three years and at- tended three courses of lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He was graduated in the class of March, 1879, receiv- ing honorable mention for his thesis. After practicing one year with Dr. J. R. Umberger, and nine years on his own account with a fair measure of success, he was appointed medical examiner in the voluntary relief de- partment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany with offices at Sunbury, Pa., a position he has ever since filled with credit. Dr. Poffenberger still enjoys the confidence of home friends who seek his professional ad- vice when he visits his native town. Dr. Poffenberger has gained a reputation as an amateur photographer, and being fond of travel, he has visited many places of in- terest in the United States, from Plymouth Rock to Salt Lake City, and from Niagara Falls to the Lake Worth region of Florida. In November, 1879, Dr. Albert Theodore Poffenberger was married to Lillie Jane, daughter of Dr. J. R. and Mary H. Umber- ger; she died, beloved by everybody, Decem- ber 23, 1S93. During their fourteen years of married life they had five children, one of whom, William Moody, was born in Octo- ber, 1892, and died May 10, 1893. The sur- viving children are: Mary Elizabeth, born January 5,1881; John Leonard, July 27,1SS3; Charles Albert, October 23, 188G, and Joseph Cummings, October 27, 1888. Fertig, Emas, was born at the old home- stead, near Dauphin, then known as Greens- burg, Dauphin county, Pa., April 13. 1817. He is a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Klein) Fertig. His grandfather, Michael Fertig, with his family, was among the first who came to this locality and settled above Dau- phin. His children were: Peter, John, Adam. Zachariah, Michael, and Anna .Maria, wife of Jacob Bogner, a soldier in the Revolution. He lived to the age of one hundred and four years, t\ve months and five days. Adam Fertig, father of Eli as Fertig, and his brother Peter, were drafted and served in the war of 1812. He died in November, 1839, aged sixty-three years. His wife was born in 1800, and died aged eighty years. They hail eight children. two of whom, Jacob ami a sister, died in in- fancy. Their other children were: Michael ; Anna Maria, wife of Daniel Snyder: Sam- uel: Elias; Clarissa, wife of John Gar man, .■ind Solomon. Elias fertig received his education in the private schools near |)auphin. His first schoolmaster was Andrew Sproul. He at- 852 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA tended school only during the winter. He worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-two years of age. When his father died he farmed the homestead for his mother ; and when his brother Solomon reached his majority they consolidated their interests with the mother's, and continued to operate the farm. They were so successful that shortly after they bought an additional tract of land from William Poffenberger, and continued their joint interests until their mother's death. Elias Fertig then acquired the old homestead, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres. He has continued farming to the present time. Mr. Fertig was married, March 28, 1850, to Anna Mary, daughter of George and Anna (Arnold) Shaffer, born December 3, 1823. They have five children : Elizabeth Frances, born March 12, 1852, wife of Reily Bogner; Adam Milton, born December 29, 1853 ; Anna Maria, born August 9, 1855, widow of John R. Kinter ; Mary G, born March 1, 1859, wife of Dr. A. C. Coble, of Dauphin, and Laura, born Julv 28, 1860, wife of John F. Dewalt. Mrs. Fertig died August 27, 1895. Her parents were residents of Snyder county, Pa. Her father, George Shaffer, was three times married and left a large family of sons and daughters. Mr. Fertig has served his town- ship as supervisor and assessor and in other minor offices. He is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Miller, John Patterson, was born Jan- uary 7, 1814. He was a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Pauly) Miller, of Juniata count}', Pa. He engaged in boating in early life, and was captain on the line running between Columbia and Hollidaysburg on the Penn- sylvania canal. At the age of nineteen, he engaged in hotel keeping at Thompsontown, Juniata county. He removed to Dauphin county April 1, 1844, and located at the old Armstrong property, known as the Fish Hotel, originally bought by James Armstrong about 1810/ and at that time called the Franklin Hotel. In 1784, the old structure had been partially destroyed by an ice flood. Mr. Miller continued there until 1849. The old building was then removed on account of the construction of the Susquehanna and Schuylkill railroad. He then removed to the Hetzel Hotel in Dauphin, where he died October 2, 1850. Mr. Miller was married, March 1, 1842, to Jane E., daughter of William and Clara (Armstrong) Bell. She was born in the Stony Creek Valley, east of Dauphin, Pa,, January 20, 1822. She received her education in the private schools of Middle Paxton township. Her parents having removed in 1828 to the old Armstrong mansion at Hunter's Falls, near Dauphin, known as the Fish Hotel, she re- mained with them until her marriage to Mr. Miller. She had three children : George Dare, born March 11, 1847, died January 20, 1851 ; Emma, wife of John F. Kinter, born September 21, 1843, and William Bell, born August 14, 1845. Mrs. Miller was married a second time, De- cember 30, 1852, to J. Peter Miller ; son of Sam- uel and Susan (Young) Miller, not related to herfirsthusband. They had no children. He died April 14, 1891. He was a farmer and botcher. After his marriage he moved to Dauphin, and was prominent as an auction- eer. During the war he was an extensive buyer of horses and mules for the Govern- ment. In 1865, he removed to Harrisburg, and bought what was then known as the Black Horse Hotel, corner of Vine and Pax- ton streets. In 1872, he sold the premises to the Harrisburg School Board. He then bought the Fox Hotel, at the corner of Herr and North Front streets, and resided there until 1890, when he bought the present home- stead at Dauphin. William Bell, the father of Mrs. Miller, was born in Bell's Valley, Middle Paxton town- ship, July 20, 1796. He was a farmer early in life, and later a hotel keeper. He served one term in the Legislature. For many years he kept the Fish Hotel, where he died March 1, 1844. His wife died March 8, 1844. His father, James Bell, was a son of William Bell, who settled there in 1774. The great- grandfather of Mrs. Miller, Robert Armstrong, was the first white man to whom William Penn deeded land. His son, James Arm- strong, had four daughters, and a son who died young. James Armstrong married Jane, daughter of John and Sarah (Patton) Hatfield. The family are members of the Presbvterian church. Kinter, Samuel, cabinet maker and un- dertaker, was born near Maclay street, on the old Kunkel farm, in Susquehanna township, near Harrisburg, Pa., July 20, 1822. He is a son of John and Elizaheth (Miller) Kinter. His father was born March 20, 1785, and died February 16, 1833, aged forty-eight DA UPIIIN CO UNTY. 853 years. His mother died October 25, 1865, aged seventy-five years, five months and fourteen days. They had seven children, five of whom are deceased: Peter, who died in infancy; Catherine, wife of John Fertig; John, died September 30, 184S, aged thirty- five years; Elizabeth, wife of Leonard Pof- fenberger, born November 11, 1828, died July 4, 1858, and George, who died July 21, 1887. Their living children are Samuel and Isaac. Samuel Kinter attended school at Coxes- town. When he was ten years old, the family removing to Stony Creek Valley, Middle Pax- ton township, he attended the old private school at Dauphin, near the Dauphin ceme- tery, until he was fourteen ; after that he went for three years to the public school. At seventeen he began an apprenticeship of three years to the carpenter trade with John Bell, at Fort Hunter; after which he worked at his trade as a journeyman for about three years. At twenty-three years of age he be- gan carpentry on his own account ; in 1857 he changed it for his present occupation, cabinet making and undertaking, which he has ever since carried on. Mr. Kinter was married, December 24, 1844, to Susanna, daughter of Abraham and Sarah (Inch) Taylor, born at Liverpool, Perry county, Pa., April 10, 1822. They had four children, two of whom are de- ceased: Elizabeth Ann, born November 22, 1845, died March 21, 1849; John Ruther- ford, born January 17, 1851, married in 1875 to Anna Maria Fertig, by whom he had two children, died January 20, 1882 : Spencer Gilbert, and Mary Susan. The sur- viving children of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kinter are George Cooper, born June 7, 1855, and William Dal, born June 2, I860. Mrs. Kinter died August 24, 1882. She and her husband were members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Dauphin. She was a consistent and devoted Christian ; she took an active part in every measure and move- ment to promote the temporal and spiritual interests of the church. She was president of the Ladies' Mite Society from its organi- zation, a period of fourteen years. Her Christian sympathy and large heart were manifested in visiting the sick and the poor, and caring for them. She was everywhere spoken of with esteem and affection, and many will cherish the most grateful recol- lections of her kindness and generosity. On January 20, L887, Mr. Kinter married his second wife, Harriet .J. Linton, widow of James M. Linton, and daughter of Alexan- der and Anna Brooks. Mr. Kinter has served two terms as bur- gess and a number of terms as school director of Dauphin borough. His political views are Republican ; his first vote for Pres- ident as a Republican was cast for Abraham Lincoln. He is a member in good standing of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. O. O. F., at Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Kinter are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The parents of the present Mrs. Kinter are both deceased. They had eleven chil- dren : Catherine, James, Rachel A., Mary E., Harriet J., Adeline E., William B., Hiram T, Julia A., Sarah M., and George A. James Brooks, brother of Mrs. Kinter, removed to the vicinity of Richmond, A T a., and estab- lished a profitable business in the black- smith trade. When the war came he was pressed into the Confederate service, and his smithy was converted to the use of the South- ern army. He was subsequently designated as sergeant under Captain McKinney, and three months later was sent out in charge of a foraging train to collect the tithe levied by the Confederate government upon the farm- ers. The citizens and some of the officials protested against the appointment of Mr. Brooks to a position of responsibility, on the ground that no Yankee could be considered trustworthy. But in the case of the Brooks boys the objection did not hold good. Their integrity and honor made even their cove- nant with enemies inviolable. William Brooks, another brother, enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-third Penn- sylvania volunteers, in which regiment he served nine months, and was honorably dis- charged. He participated in a number of fierce engagements. John Brooks, an uncle of Mrs. Kinter, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Houser, John, merchant, was born at Manada Furnace, West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 15, 1843. He is a son of William and Catherine (Mease) Houser. His grandparents, the Housers, were born at Schaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., and had a large family of sons and daughters. William Plouser, his father, was born September 2, 1822. He enlisted in November, 1802, at Camp Curtin, Harris- burg, in company C, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, Captain Beck, Colonel Wiestling. He died 854 BIO GRA PHI GA L EN CYGL OPEDIA at Portsmouth, Va., August 3, 1863. His wife, Catherine (Mease) Houser, died in Feb- ruary, 1863. The}' had five children : Joseph William, died at about three years of age ; ohn, Benneville, Henry, and Elizabeth, widow of George Rahn. John Houser was educated in the public schools of West Hanover township. He worked on the farm until he was eighteen. He enlisted, September 2, 1861, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, in company D, Forty- sixth Pennsylvania volunteers, Capt. George A. Brooks and Col. Joseph F. Knipe, and served in that company until July 16, 1865, when he was discharged at Alexandria, Va. He was taken prisoner at Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862, and was imprisoned four weeks on Belle Island, near Richmond, Va., when he was exchanged and returned to his company. He was again captured at Chancel- lorsville, May 2, 1863, and confined in Libby prison, at Richmond. After suffering con- finement and privation for thirteen days, he was paroled. Mr. Houser was twice wounded during the battle at Peachtree Creek, Ga., in the siege of Atlanta. He received a bullet wound in the right hip, and a few minutes later was struck by a bullet below the tem- ple. The ball lodged near the cheek bone, and remains there to the present time. He fell to the ground from the shock of the second wound, was borne to the hospital, and subsequently removed to the hospital at Louisville, Ky., where he remained three months. When discharged from the hos- pital he rejoined his regiment, and partici- pated in "Sherman's march to the sea." Among the battles which he took part may be mentioned Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Resaca, Ga., Dallas, Ga., Manilta, Peachtree Creek and Benton ville, N. C. At the close of the war Mr. Houser returned home, and enlisted in com- pany I, Sixth cavalry, U. S. A., and served three years along the frontier in Texas. He was honorably discharged at Fort Griffin, Texas, and retured home. He located at Heckton, Middle Paxton township. He suffered severely from the effects of his wounds, and was pensioned by the United States Government in 1878. In the spring of 1869 Mr. Houser engaged in carpenter work. He has been an exten- sive builder and contractor. He built a great number of the houses at Heckton, and many also at Dauphin. He constructed all the wood work of the Methodist Episcopal church edifice at Dauphin. In 1889 he em- barked iu mercantile business at Heckton, in which he is still engaged and has been very successful. Mr. Houser was married, November 2, 1871, to Mary, daughter of Levi and Amanda (Harman) Zimmerman, by whom he has two children: Emma C, wife of T. Emerick, and Carrie. Mr. Houser has served one term as school director. He is a Democrat. He and his family attend the Methodist church. Mr. Zimmerman, Mrs. Houser's father, died aged fifty-three; her mother is still living. They had ten children : John ; Catherine, wife of John Brown; Mary; Amanda, wife of George Rice ; Levi ; Henri- etta, wife of Louis Gayman ; Joseph ; Eliza- beth, wife of Henry Houser; Matilda, wife of Frank Albert ; Emma, Levi, Henrietta, and Emma are deceased. Craig, L. P., section foreman, Philadel- phia and Reading railroad, was born in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 22, 1844. He is a son of An- drew and Rachel (Enty) Craig. Andrew Craig was born near Fort Hunter, Susque- hanna township, Dauphin county, Septem- ber 21, 1795. He died August 24, 1864. His wife, Rachel Enty, was a native of Schuylkill county. She died January 7, 1887. They had eleven children : Esther, John, Cyrus, Hannah, L. P., Richard H., Mar} ? R., wife of William R. Hopkins, and four who are deceased. L. P. Craig attended the public school during the winter. From ten to twelve years of age he attended the public school of Dau- phin, and afterwards in Stony Creek Valley. He left school at the age of sixteen and worked at farming in the summer ; he also sawed wood with Elijah Stout for the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company. He aftevwards succeeded Mr. Stout, and furnished the com- pany with wood for locomotive use until 1865, when coal took the place of wood as fuel. At Harrisburg. February 19, 1865, he en- listed for one year in company M, Second United States cavalry, Capt. Edwin Hughes. He was sent with his compan} r to Camp William Penn, Philadelphia; thence to Nor- folk, Va.; thence to Brazos, Santiago, Tex., and thence to Clarksville. He was returned to City Point, Va., where he was mustered out of service February 11,1866. He then DAUPHIN COUNTY. 855 returned home, and was for three years em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany in sawing wood, and afterwards as track repairer. In 1872 he was sent from Dauphin to Rattling Run and placed in charge of a section of railroad, controlled by the Philadelphia and Reading Company, as foreman, which position he has held to the present time. Mr. Craig was married, February 3, 1876, to Amelia, daughter of William and Mary Ann (Care) Surls. Of their two children one died in infancy, not yet named ; the other, Andrew Edward L., was born August 17, 1879, and died November 24, 1891. Mr. Craig is a Republican. He belongs to G. A. R. Post 520, Harrisburg, Pa. He and his family are members of the Methodist Epis- copal church. Mr. Surls, Mrs. Craig's father, was an iron- worker. Mrs. Surls died at the age of fifty- nine ; eleven months later Mr. Surls died aged sixty-two years. Both were natives of Berks county, where they spent their lives, except the last twelve years, during which they lived in Lebanon counts'. They had sixteen children, of whom five are living: Amelia, Mrs. Craig; Jacob; Susanna, wife of James Underbill ; Nelson, and Mary Emma, wife of William Jones. Mrs. Jones has four children, two of whom are living with their uncle, Mr. Craig: Naomi Nora, whom Mr. and Mrs. Craig have adopted, and Joshua Birch. Irwin, Daniel, whose parents are both de- ceased, was one of a family of twelve chil- dren : John L., Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, Sarah, Joseph, Samuel, David, William, Daniel, Jane, and Catherine. Mr. Irwin began life without material inheritance, but with a body and mind capable of profiting by the good training which he received in his boyhood and youth. With industry, energy, enterprise and worthy aim he began the work of life, and rapidly attained valu- able results. lie was brought up as a farmer' and after his marriage pursued this vocation on his own account. In 1866 he bought the homestead, on which he resided until his death, which occurred October26, 1892. His politics were Republican. In all social and private walks of life he was faithful to duty. amicable in disposition and agreeable in manner. He was, morever. successful in business and had the satisfaction of securing an ample competence for the loved ones he left behind him. Mr. Irwin was married, in Harrisburg, Pa., March 4, 1856, by Rev. Charles A. Hay, to Miss Agnes A., daughter of Peter and Susan (Brooks) Lehman. She was born at Ellen- dale Forge, in Stony Creek Valley, Middle Paxton township, June 11, 1840. She at- tended the district school of Middle Paxton township and resided with her parents. After she was twelve years of age she resided with Dr. William Graydon, at Dauphin, for one year, and then with Man' and Sarah Irwin, sisters of her future husband, for about three years. She was then at home with her mother until her marriage with Mr. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin had eleven chil- dren, one of whom is deceased : Mary, born May 4, 1859, married to Augustus Dewalt, had three children : Frederick, Bertha, and Sallie, died September 27, 1888. The sur- vivors of the Irwin family are: Clara B , born May 18, 1857, wife of Samuel Warner; John L., born February 21, 1861; Emma C, born December 3, 1863, widow of Harvey Steeley ; Martha G., born August 19, 1866 ; Susan E., born August 7, 1868, wife of George Murray; Ida M., born August 3, 1870, wife of Elijah Dewalt ; William B., born September 3, 1873 ; Charles D., November 16, 1875; Etta M., February 26, 1S78; and Anna B., May 13, 1880. Mrs. Irwin has maintained the home up to the present time and the children reside with her. Mr. Lehman, Mrs. Irwin's father, died aged about forty -eight years; her mother died September 6, 1892, aged seventy-six. They bad six children, of whom I wo are deceased : James, who died in the army, from typhoid fever, at Belle Plain Landing, Va.. and William. Their living children are: Mary, wife of Philip Kline: Agnes A., George, and Ellen, wife of Benjamin M. Carroll. Mrs. Irwin ami family are members of the Presbyterian church. Xi-.y. Joel, farmer, was born near Pal- myra, Lebanon county, Pa., March 17. 1820. ! !'• is a son of Samuel and Catherine! Kaiser i Ney, both deceased. His parents had Svu children: Lucetta, wife of Thomas Couts, deceased ; -loci ; Caroline, wife of Thomas ( lay ton ; Lydia, wife of a Mr. Kicker, who re- moved to Oregon, where she died, and William. Joel Ney, ai ten years of age came with his parents to Middle Paxton township. 856 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA where he attended a private school until he was about fifteen. He then attended the district school in winter and assisted on his father's farm during the summer. When he was about twenty-five he began farming for himself near Stone Glen Station, Middle Paxton township, and continued there for about nine years. He then resided upon and cultivated John P. Gayman's farm for about two years, after which he removed to his present homestead. Mr. Ney was married, May 1, 1845, to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Gay- man. Of their eight children, four are de- ceased; one who died in infancy, unnamed; Charles, died October 14, 1869 ; Louisa, born October 21, 1860, died October 28, 1862; John, born February 15, 1851, died March 18, 1887. Their living children are Amos, born August 21, 1846, was in the army and served about four months; Henry, December 25, 1848 ; Catherine, February 17, 1854, wife of John Bickle ; Lewis, October 24, 1857, who was married August 17, 1876, to Clara, daughter of John and Sarah Geistwhite, and had four children : Frank, born Febru- ary 14, 1877; Mary Alice, December 22, 1878; George Lewis, September 24, 1880, and Harper Joel, September 3, 1887. Lewis Nej', father of the children just named, was educated in the district schools of Middle Paxton township, which he attended until he was eighteen years old. He then began farming on his father's farm and has con- tinued in that occupation up to the present time. Mr. Joel Ney has served three years as tax collector of Middle Paxton township. He is a Republican. He and his family attend the Lutheran church. His wife died De- cember 24, 1895. Sebourn, Andrew, was born in Philadel- phia, in the district then known as South- wark, January 14, 1823. He was left an or- phan at four years of age, and was cared for at the Orphans' Home, Philadelphia, until he was nine. He was then indentured by that institution to Eusebius Barnard, near Brandywine creek, Chester count}', Pa. He remained with Mr. Barnard until he was twenty-one, attending the common schools for six weeks of each year. After he attained his majority he was employed one 3'ear at farming in Chester county by James Painter, who belonged to the Society of Friends. At the end of the year he engaged to go with Mr. Amos Houser to Lancaster. Mr. Painter en- deavored to persuade Andrew to remain in his employ, promising him the same wages that Mr. Houser had offered. But the con- tract having been made with Mr. Houser, he would not break his promise. He remained with him in Lancaster county for four years. Mr. Sebourn then applied to the foreman on the State canal, at Columbia, for employ- ment, but was informed that there was no position vacant. He would not take no for an answer, but went industriously to work assisting in unloading and re-shipping, giv- ing his time without pay. The foreman see- ing his ability and diligence, gave him a position of responsibility, which he held for six years. For the following ten years he was employed by the railroad, then operated by the State, between Columbia and Lancas- ter. He changed for a short time to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, but re- turned to his former employer and ran the same cars to Lancaster. In this employment he remained for four years, and then removed to Middle Paxton township, located near Ellendale Furnace, engaged in general work, and remained there four years on the prem- ises of the railroad company. He was then in Chester county again for six months, after which he entered the employ of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company, at Harrisburg, and has remained with the company for twenty- eight years. He bought his present homestead in 1867, removed to it the next year and has made it his residence to the present time. Mr. Sebourn was married, October 14, 1845, to Belinda F., daughter of John and Mary French. Of their eight children, four are deceased : John Wes- ley, born in 1849, died January 1, 1850; Franklin Pierce, born in 1854, died February 13, 1855; William Bishop, born January 20, 1856, died December 28, 1857 ; Isaac Jeffer- son, born January 5, 1858, and died October 7, 1864. Their living children are: James Barnard, born October 9, 1846, enlisted in the Union army, served three months, re-en- listed in the Fifteenth United States infantry, was wounded in front of Atlanta and brought home by permit from Governor Curtin ; Washington Charles, January 22,1848; Jacob Henry, June 3, 1852, and Marv Catherine, October 23, 1861, wife of Rev. Ira McDonald, of Lancaster county, Pa. When Mr. Sebourn resided at Ellendale Forge he was largely instrumental in estab- lishing the first Sunday-school in Stony DAUPHIN COUNTY, v:.7 Crcek Valley, and became its superintendent. When he returned to the valley in 1868 he was again superintendent of the school; at one time it had one hundred and twenty-five pupils. Mr. Sebourn served one year in the city council of Harrisburg, Pa. He is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Mr. and Mrs. John French had five chil- dren, all of whom are deceased except Mrs. Sebourn. Shoop, George W., miller, was born at Fort Hunter, Susquehanna township, Dau- phin county, Pa., December 12, 1838. He is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Hoover) Shoop. Samuel Shoop met his death by drowning in the canal, near Dauphin, about 1S6S; his wife died in 1844. They had seven children : John, born September 18, 1825 ; Mary A., born April 4, 1829, wife of George Shatzer ; Catherine, born April 5, 1832, wife of George Fitting; George W., born December 12, 1838; Elizabeth, born February 11, 1842, wife of Jacob Rhoads; Samuel, born June 10, 1845 ; and Isaac, who was drowned in the canal, at Fort Hunter. George W. Shoop was about six years of age when his mother died. His father kept the family together for two years after her demise; then the boy, being about eight, was placed by his father in the care of John C. McAllister, of Fort Hunter, with whom he remained about ten years, assisting in work during the summer and attending the com- mon school in the winter. In 1856 lie en- gaged in general work. The ensuing year he spent in learning the trade of milling, with Jacob Shadle, at the Cameron mills, near Harrisburg, and with Mr. Shadle he removed to Duncannon, Perry county, and spent another year. Then, Mr. Shadle hav- ing discontinued business, he spent several months with John Shaffer, at Mt. Holly, Cumberland county. He was also a short time with Harvey < Jarman, on the same creek. He was subscqently em ployed for a short time by James Reed, near Fort 1 1 unter ; then he returned to Mr. Garman, and worked until spring, when he again entered the employ of Mr. Shadle, who had resumed business, near Milltown, < lumberland county. For the next year, up to the fall of 1862, lie had full charge of John Week's mill. On October L6, 1862, Mr. Shoop enlisted in company B, One Hundred and Sixty- fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Col- onel Bruhler and Capt. A. J. Rupp. He served nine months and was discharged at Gettysburg, July 28, 1863. He took part in five [fiercely contested engagements — that of the Deserted House, skirmishes on the Jamestown Road, White House, Beaver's Dam, and Carsville. From the time of Mr. Shoop's return from the army until the follow- ing spring, he worked again for Mr. Heck, and for the ensuing ten months for his former employer, Mr. Shaffer, who was located opposite to Mr. Heck. In February. of 1865, Mr. Shoop rented a mill near "West Fairview, Cumberland county, which be- longed to Mr. Heck, and managed it on his own account for two years. The next year he rented the Fort Hunter mills of his former guardian, J. C. McAllister. At the end of the year he returned to Cumberland county, and for another year superintended the Eberly mills for Samuel Zechariah and George Heck. In the spring of 1869 he rented the Stony Creek mill, in Middle Pax- town township, of James Reed, and con- ducted it for eight years. Then, October 12, 1877, he purchased the mill, and made ex- tensive additions and improvements to it. In 1890 he also built the house which is his present residence. * Mr. Shoop was married, December 1, 1864, to Angeline, daughter of Tobias and Sarah (Sipe) Moltz, who was born August 30, 1848. Four of their eleven children are deceased : Katie E. and Annie M., twins, born Septem- ber 7, 1873— Katie, died March 11, 1874, and Annie, April 15, 1874; Harry F„ born May 30,1872, died August 8, 1883; and Charles E., born March 2, 1870, died August 14,1883. Their living children are : George W., Jr., born November 24, 1865; Alice M., May 28, 1867; Samuel T., December 14, 1868 : John L., December 24, 1875 ; William A., December 26, 1877; Emma A., March 20, 1881 : ami Sarah A.. August 24, 1885. Mr. Shoop has served Middle Paxton township as assessor and as tax collector. He is a Democrat. The family attend the Pres- byterian church. The career of Mr. Shoop, begun without material inheritance, charac- terized by ability and honesty, resulting in a comfortable competence and an untar- nished good name, is most honorable, and well worthy of a record in the annals of his native county. Nor will it detract from the interest of this record to make mention of the diligence, frugality, wisdom and devo- 858 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA tion of his wife, which have contributed so much to his success. The parents of Mrs. Shoop are both de- ceased. She lost her mother in 1842, when she was four j r ears old. Her father died January 7, 1894, aged seventy-four. They had four children : Elmira, born in 1844, wife of John Costello ; Angeline, Mrs. Shoop; Catherine E., born in 1842, wife of Franklin F. Jackson, and Thornton, who died at about seven years of age. Schaffer, Benjamin Franklin, farmer, was born in Lower Mahanoy township, Northumberland county, Pa., October 10, 1847. He is a son of Isaac and Hannah (Bingaman) Schaffer. Isaac Schaffer was a cabinet maker and undertaker, and con- ducted a successful business in Lower Ma- hanoy township. He was a man of frugal habits, energetic, persevering and enterpris- ing. Honorable and just in all transactions, he was highly esteemed. He died March 30, 1872, aged forty-seven. His wife was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary (Whitmer) Bingaman ; she died March 30, 1872, aged forty-five. Benjamin Franklin Schaffer attended the private school of his native township until he was nineteen years old. He then re- moved with his parents to Halifax township, Dauphin countv, where he attended the dis- trict school for two winters. He helped his father with the farm work during the sum- mer, and continued at farming until 1859, when he removed with his father to the present homestead in Middle Paxton town- ship ; there father and son cultivated the farm jointlj' until the father's death in 1872. Being the only child, Benjamin succeeded his father, and has ever since owned and oc- cupied the farm. On December 23, 1869, Mr. Schaffer mar- ried Margaret, daughter of John and Mar- garet (Hoffman) Lantz. One of their four children has passed away, Lillie Kohra, one of twins, born March 4, 1872, and died the same day. Their living children are: Laura J., survivor of the twins, wife of Charles Reed; Mary E., born December 13, 1876, and Isaac L., June 5, 1880. Mr. Schaffer has served one term as super- visor, and is at present assessor of Middle Paxton township. He is a Republican. The family attend the Evangelical church. The mother of Mrs. Schaffer died May 1, 1853, aged about thirty-four years. Her father died February 4, 1888, at aboutseventy- two years of age. They had nine children, four of whom are deceased : Sarah, Katie, Samuel N, and Elizabeth J., wife of Andrew Brossel. Their living children are: George W., John, Mary, wife of Samuel V. Enders, Margaret, and Lydia E., wife of Michael Sweigert. Mr. Lantz was again married ; his second wife was Elizabeth Phile, by whom he had two children, Amanda E., died aged four years, and Charles G. Frantz, Henry, carpenter and contractor, was born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 21, 1844. He is a son of Henry and Esther (Bates) Frantz, both deceased. They had eleven children : John, Benjamin, Polly, Elizabeth, Levina, Peter, David, Alexander, Caroline, Henry, and Benneville. Henry Frantz, Jr., was educated in the common school of East Hanover township. At seventeen years of age he left home and enlisted in the Union army, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, September 2, 1861. He joined company D, Forty-sixth regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, and was sent with his regi- ment to Washington, D. O, where it was sta- tioned along the Potomac river until the spring of 1862. The regiment was then sent with General Banks' command on an expe- dition into the Shenandoah Valley. Young Frantz took part in the battles of Winches- ter, March 23, 1862; Middletown, Va., May 28, 1862 ; Winchester, Va., May 26, 1862 ; Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, 1862; Sul- phur Springs. Va., August 27,1862; South Mountain, Md., September 14, 1862; Antie- tam, Md., September 17, 1862 ; Chancellors- ville, Va., May 1, 2, 3, 1863 ; Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 2, 3, 1863 ; Resaca, Ga., Mav 15, 1864 ; Cassville, Ga., Mav 19, 1864; Dallas, Ga., May 25,1864; Pine Knob, Ga., June 9,1864; Culp's Farm, Ga., June 22, 1864; Peachtree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864; Atlanta, Ga., Sep- tember 6, 1864; Cypress Swamp, Ga., De- cember 8, 1864; Savannah, Ga., December 21, 1864; Chesterfield Court House, S. C, March 2,1865; Coon Run, N. C, April 10, 1865; Avervsborough, N. C, March 14, 1865; Bentonville", N. C, March 19, 1865. He was wounded while on picket duty near Chester- field Court House, S. C, by a gun shot. He lost the hearing of his left ear from prox- imity to cannonadiug at the battle of Culp's Farm, Ga., June 22, 1864. He contracted muscular rheumatism by his three days' DAUPHIN COUNTY. -.Y.i march through swamps and water, from which lie never recovered. He was marched with his company from Raleigh, N. C, to Washington, D. C, where he was discharged July 10, 1S65. After his discharge from the army Mr. Frantz returned to his native township, and served an apprenticeship of three years at carpentry with John Rhoads, of East Han- over township, upon the completion of which he went to Harrisburg, and worked there for five years as journeyman carpenter. Then, returning to East Hanover township, he en- gaged in contracting and building on hisown account. He became widely known through- out the county as a builder. He constructed some of the largest and most modern barns and residences in the county, especially in the borough of Dauphin, among which may be mentioned the Dauphin Oar Shops: He built a large modern barn for Joseph H. Cofrode, Prince William county, Va. He erected his own mansion near Dauphin in 1882. Mr. Frantz was married, June G, 18G7, to Katie, daughter of Valentine and Elizabeth First. One of their children is deceased, Anna Laura, born April 1, 1873, died Octo- ber 1, 1884, aged eleven years. Their living children are: Sherman Tecumseh, born Jan- uary 1, 1868, and Harvev Napoleon, October 7, 1870. Mrs. Frantz died June 24, 1874. The second wife of Mr. Frantz, to whom he was married December 25, 1877, was Lucj' Louisa Lindemuth. They have had four children: Joseph Elmer Sheridan, born March 7, 1879; Carrie May, July 3, 1880; Jennie Daisy, October 8, 1882; Cora Mabel, September 26, 1886. Mr. Frantz is a mem- ber of PosJ 58, G. A. R., at Harrisburg. He is a Republican. The family attend the Evangelical church. Mrs. First, mother of the first Mrs. Frantz, is deceased. Her father is still living. Their children were five: Susan. Elizabeth, Katie, Annie, and Valentine. Mrs. Lindemuth, mother of the present Mrs. Frantz, died April 1. 1877, and her father in May, 1883. They had eleven chil- dren : Reuben, Sabilla, Levina, Daniel, Joseph, Emma, Catherine, Alfred, Sarah, Lucy Louisa, and Jonathan. David and Alexander, brothers of Mr. Henry Frantz, served in the same regiment with himself. Peter enlisted at Cam]' ( 'urtin, Harrisburg, in company E, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania volun- teers, as color sergeant. Peter was wounded at Dallas, Ga. All served three years and all returned to their home. Stricker, Albert, farmer, was born in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., at the old homestead, wdiere he now re- sides, August 23, 1852. He is a son of Jacob and Ellen (Keller) Stricker. Jacob Stricker was born November 15, 1815. He was a man of strict integrity. He made the " golden rule" the motto of his life, and in all private and public relations was conscientious and exemplary. He enjoyed the esteem of his neighbors. He died Januar}' 9, 1885, aged seventy-eight or seventy-nine. His wife died December 15, 18S0. Three of their four children are deceased : Alexander Jackson, born June 13, 1839, died March 29, 1842 ; Jefferson Monroe, born January 2, 1843, died July 21, 1843; Theodore Scott, born June 17, 1845, accidentally killed in the coal mines at Shamokin, in November, 1SS7. Their only living child is Albert. Albert Stricker attended the public school in Middle Paxton township during the win- ter, and in summer assisted his father about farm work until he was nineteen. He then became interested in the farm, and his father and he cultivated it jointly until the death of the former, January 19, 18S5. Pie then succeeded his father and has ever since con- tinued farming the homestead. Mr. Stricker was married, May 24. 18S7, to Clara, daughter of William and Annie (Etter) McKissick. The} - have six children: William Grant, born September 12. 1S7S : Harry Garfield, March 14, 1SS0 : Jacob Lewis, August 24, 1SS1 ; Clara Edith, May 10,1883; Earle Arvine, October 25, 1886; and Robert Bayard, April 10, 1892. Mr. Stricker is a Republican. The family at- tend the Evangelical church. The mother of Mrs. Stricker died August 7, 1865, aged about thirty-nine. Her father is still living. They had ten children, five of whom are deceased. The survivors are: John, born March 15. 1849 : Kate. January 22, 1853: Clara. May 27. L856; Pomeroy, June 1, 1858 ; and Ellsworth. May 20. 1861. Snyder, Peter, married Joanna Shipman. Jemima B. Snyder, their daughter, was born near Sunburv, Northumberland county. Pa. She was educated in the public schools of her native township, and remained with her parents until her marriage. She was married 860 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA December 1, 1835, to Lot Bergstresser, born April 4, 1807. They had eleven children ; five are deceased : Joanna, died in infancy ; Mary Alice, born March 10, 1845, died No- vember 19, 1859; John Clinton, born April 9, 1861, died March 10, 1862 ; Phoebe Ellen, wife of Samuel B. Bishoff, born June 19, 1850 ; Henry Clay, born December 4, 1838, supposed to have died in Arizona. The other children are : Peter S., born November 2, 1836; Jane, August 8, 1842; Emeline, wife of Charles Swab, December 24, 1847 , Clara, December 25, 1852 ; Edwin Lot, April 7, 1855; and Charles M., June 25, 1858. Peter S., was graduated from Lafayette Col- lege, Easton, Pa. He enlisted in company I, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served nine months, after which he re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. He is now prin- cipal of the public schools at Trevortou, Northumberland count}', Pa. He served one term as assemblyman, in 1865. Charles M. also is a graduate of Lafayette College. He is the editor, and one of the firm of Dow, Jones & Co., proprietors of the Wall Street Journal, New York. Edward L. is in mer- cantile business at Lykens, Pa. Mr. Bergstresser was a millwright, and was also extensively engaged in farming. He was a prominent citizen, of excellent reputa- tion. In 1855 he served one term as assem- blyman. Mr. Bergstresser was a Republican. He died October 26, 1860. Mrs. Bergstresser remained a widow until December 4, 1863, when she was married to James W. Griffith. They had no children. Mr. Griffith had been previously married, and had a family of sons and daughters by his first wife. He was a carpenter, extensively engaged in building and contracting. Mr. Griffith was a justice of the peace at Dauphin for about thirty years, and was universally regarded as a just man and a capable and reliable officer. He was a Republican. He died September 28, 1878, aged about seventy- six years. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. Bayard, Henry M., was born in 1812. He is a son of James A. and Ann (Bassett) Bayard. Hon. Richard Bassett, the mater- nal grandfather of Henry M. Bayard, son of Michael Bassett and Judith Herman, of Bo- hemia Manor, was born in 1735 and died in 1815. He was a member of the executive council of Delaware from 1776 to 1783, and served in the Continental army. He was a delegate to the Annapolis Convention in 1785, and to the convention which formed the Constitution of the United States, to which he set his hand, and then, hastening home, he induced Delaware promptl} 7 , and in advance of all other States, to ratify it. He was the first Senator in Congress from the State of Delaware, and later became Governor of the State. Later in life he re- tired to the old family homestead, Bohemia Manor, Md., where he died, leaving the estate to his only daughter, Ann, wife of Hon. James A. Bayard. Governor Bassett mar- ried Miss Ann Ennells, of Dorchester, Md. James A. Bayard, father of Henry M. Bayard, was born July 128, 1767, and died August 6, 1815. He was a son of Dr. James and Ann (Hodge) Bayard, and was an emi- nent lawyer and politician. His classical education was completed at Princeton Col- lege in 1784. He studied law, and on his admission to the bar settled in the State of Delaware, where he soon acquired a high reputation and obtained a large practice. A few years after he reached his majority he served as representative from Delaware in Congress, and soon distinguished himself as an able statesman. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1812. He strenu- ously opposed the declaration of war with Great Britain. President Madison selected hiin as one of the commissioners to treat for peace under the proposed mediation of Em- peror Alexander, of Russia, and he was largely instrumental in consummating the- treaty of Ghent. He was subsequently ap pointed envoy of the United States Govern ment to the Court of St. Petersbarg. Hon Henry Clay, on his arrival in New York after the signing of the treaty of Ghent, in company with Hon. Albert Gallatin, learn- ing of the death of James A. Bayard, was deeply affected by the mournful intelligence and lamented that he should never again have the pleasure of seeing that distin- guished statesman. At the same time he expressed his high estimate of the important services rendered to the country during their mission by Mr. Bayard, averring it as his firm belief that but for the able and con- ciliatory mediation of Mr. Bayard between the commissioners of the respective govern- ments no such treaty could have been fixed upon. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 861 From the earliest history of the country the Bayard family has been highly distin- guished, and every generation has furnished celebrated leaders and statesmen. Thomas F. Bayard, nephew of Henry M. Bayard, is at present the representative of the United States Government at the Court of St. James. Henry M. Bayard died in August, 1886, aged about seventy-four. He married Emma, daughter of John and Mary Shipley Dixon ; his wife is still living. They had nine children : Anne C, widow of John Johnstone, now residing in Australia; Ed- ward ; James A.; Mary S.; Catherine L.; Elizabeth L., wife of Dr. J. N. Fitzmathew ; Lucy A., wife of C. A. Messiter, Esq., now deceased ; Constance, and Joseph S. 1 Edward Bayard, son of Henry M. and Emma (Dixon) Bayard, was born at the homestead at Victoria Furnace, in Clark's Valley, September 10, 1840. He was in- structed in private schools until he was six- teen years old, and completed his education by a four years' course in a Philadelphia col- lege under Prof. Saunders. He then re- turned home and took charge of his father's business of farming and cutting lumber, in which he was engaged until about 1873. He then began manufacturing lumberand barrel staves. In 18S2 he associated himself with the business interests of the family, establish- ing the firm of Bayard & Co., and has since carried on a large farming and lumber man- ufacturing business. Mr. Bayard was married, December 29, 1874, to Ella, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Steers, of Virginia. Of their six children, one is deceased, Henry, who was born September 15, 18S4. Their other chil- dren are: James Ashton, born September 25, 1875 ; Charles M., December .22, 1S77 ; Lucy Ashton, August 10, 1879; Constance G., October 16, 1881 ; Richard Bassett, Feb- ruary 17, 1888. Joseph S. Bayard, son of Henry M and Emma (Dixon) Bayard, was also born at the homestead at Victoria Furnace, November 14, 1853. He received his elementary education in private schools, and was then four years at Mrs. Crawford's Academy, mar Frankford, Philadelphia. He then returned to the old homestead and has been associated with the extensive business interests of the family to the present time. Both brothers, I'd ward and Joseph S., are Democrats. They are members of the Episcopal church. Cutchall, Richard, farmer, was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., October 25, L836. He is a son of "William and Hannah (Lane) Cutchall. William Cutchall was born in 1800, and died at the age of seventy-six ; Mrs. Cutchall died aged fifty-four. They had ten children, of whom four are deceased: Jacob, George Wasbingtor, John L., and Dutton. Their living children are: Wilson: William; Richard ; Mary, wife of Isaac Mad- den ; Agnes, wife of Martin Mathias, and Eliza, wife of Simon Rohrer. Richard Cutchall was educated in his na- tive county. At ten years of age he was already occupied about farming, working during the summer and attending school during the winter months. After he was fourteen he was engaged in various kinds of work, principally on the farm ; he was thus employed until 1861, when the call came for volunteers, and he enlisted in the United States army. His first enlistment was at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, in company I, Fourteenth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, for four months. During his term of service he was in several severe skirmishes in Virginia. He was mustered out at Car- lisle, Pa., returned to his home in Hunting- don county, and remained a short time. He re-enlisted September 20, 1861, in company B,One Hundred and Tenth regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers. He took part in twenty- two battles, among which were Fredericks- burg, Laurel Hill,Spotlsylvania Court House, the Wilderness, South Mountain, the second Bull Run, Port Republic. Gaines' Mills, and Gettysburg. He was discharged at Harris- burg June 13, 1865, and returned to his na- tive county. He afterwards removed to Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, and was variously employed until his mar- riage, when he engaged in farming, and has ever since pursued the same calling. Mr. Cutchall was married, June 23, L867, to Barbara Wynn. widow of Webster Wynn. They had one child, Lizzie D., wife of Will- iam F. Beam. Mr. Cutchall is neutral in polities. The family attend the Evangelical church. Mrs. Cutchall was married to her first hus- band, Webster Wynn, January 17, L854. They had four children, two of whom are deceased : Maria, wife of Samuel Brenne- man, and Fanny, who died at the age of fifteen. Their living children are: Daniel Webster ami Zachary Taylor. Mrs. Cutchall 862 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was born in Wurtemberg, Germany. She came to this country with her parents in 1833. They located in Lancaster county, removed to Juniata county, returned to Lan- caster county, and finally settled in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county. In 1851 the parents removed to Armstrong Valley, where they died. They had ten children, two of whom died in childhood. Webster Wynn, the first husband of Mrs. Cutchall, was a highly respected citizen. He served one three years' term as director of the poor of Dauphin county. He was cap- tain of a militia company at Gratztown. He was an ardent supporter of Henry Clay when he ran for the presidency in 1844. He was at one time the only Whig in Middle Pax- ton township, but through his influence the party rapidly increased in number. The first wife of Mr. Wynn was Fanny Boll, by whom he had six children : Louisa, Annie, Leander, Jackson, William and Henry, the last two twins. The parents of Mr. Wynn established the homestead at an early date. His father, Josiah Wynn, was a soldier in the war of 1812, whose widow, Susanna Wynn, drew a pension. She died aged about ninety- five. Baker, John J., farmer, was born in Hali- fax township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 18, 1848; son of Jacob and Mary (Chubb) Baker. Jacob Baker was an enterprising and successful farmer of Halifax township. He was honorable and substantial and main- tained a high social standing. He and his wife, Mary Chubb, are both deceased. They had eleven children, one of whom died in in- fancy. Their living children are: Susanna, wife of Peter Minnick ; Sarah, wife of Joseph Dempsey ; Isaac ; Margaret, widow of Peter Hetrick ; Mary, wife of George Jury; Martha, wife of William Bowerman ; John J.; Daniel ; Ellen, wife of John Kines, and Henry, the eldest. John J. Baker was educated in the public schools of his native township. He could not pursue a continuous course in the schools because his help was required on the farm in the working season. At the age of twenty- one he engaged in farm work, and began farming on his own account when he was twenty-seven. In 1892 he removed to Dau- phin borough, where he has since had his residence. Mr. Baker was married, December 10, 1S74, to Sarah North, daughter of John and Mary Gable North Hammer. Of their five children one is deceased, John Truman, born October 2, 1885, died February 6, 1893. Their living children are : Harlow K., born Mav 30, 1875 ; Ida M., December 9, 1877 ; Miiia B., June 9, 1883 ; Minzie N., October 24, 1887. Mr. Baker is a Republican. The family attend the Evangelical church. The parents of Mrs. Baker are deceased. Three of their nine children are also deceased : John, Jacob, and Susan, Mrs. Louis Noll. The survivors are : Margaret, Mrs. William Richard; Henry; Israel ; Samuel ; Sarah, Mrs. Baker, and Amos. Simmons, Robert Alonzo, builder and contractor, was born in Clark's Valley, Mid- dle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 16, 1846. He is a son of Robert and Priscilla Amelia (Bricker) Simmons. Robert Simmons, grandfather of Robert A., was a resident of Middle Paxton township. He married Sarah Ward. Their children are : Washington, Mary J., John Henry, Matilda, Sarah, and Robert, father of Robert A. Mr. Simmons' maternal grandfather was Henry Bricker, who married Mary Firestein. Their children are: John, Priscilla, Amelia, Har- riet, Jane, Franklin, and Albert. The par- ents of Robert A. Simmons had six chil- dren : Robert Alonzo, Peter S. McCullough, Sarah Olivia, wife of David Umberger, John Henry, George Washington, and Pris- cilla Amelia, wife of James Baxter. The mother died May 5, 1892. The father is still living. Robert Alonzo Simmons received his pri- mary education in the public schools of his native township, which he attended at such times as he could be spared from farm work. At the age of fifteen he set out to earn his own livelihood. The business career of Mr. Simmons can be recorded in a brief space and in a short statement of facts and dates. In 1861 he turned from the scene of his youth, the sports, the schooling and the farm labor and faced the world to seek employ- ment, training and a vocation for life. For the first five years he is with the Keystone Bridge Company, beginning as an appren- tice and ending as a skilled workman in the art of bridge building. For the next four years he is with J. H. Coffrode & Co., of Philadelphia, as general foreman. The next five years he is with Clark, Reeves & Co., of the same city, as foreman of structural work; and for the next twelve years he is with the ' ^ / CT <_^<_ etTTUvhti. c/er- < r jff*-o-r£eArf-i o4. & (^Xa J3 CA^ ^^tZ DAUPHIN COUNTY. -r,.-, Phoenix Bridge Company, of Phcenixville, Pa., as general superintendent of construction. And then he is established in business for himself. This is his career in its briefest state- ment. By these few steps the modest farm- er's boy rose to one of the most honorable positions held by an American mechanic. It is well to contemplate it in its brevity. Its substantial and enduring monuments dot the continent. Mr. Simmons took part in the erection of the principal iron structures west of Pittsburgh, at Kansas City, at St. Louis, at Cincinnati, the structures on the railroad from Milton to Williamsport, Pa., the Bound Brook railroad, the South street to Penrose Ferry bridge at Philadelphia, and the bridge across the Mississippi at Louis- iana, Mo. Mr. Simmons was one of the first success- ful contractors in building elevated railways. The great Kinzura Viaduct, which spans the Kinzura Valley, thirteen miles south of Bradford, McKean county, Pa., on the New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad, is one of the works erected under his superin- tendence and is worthy of a more detailed description. It is 2,052 feet long and at the bottom of the valley it is 302 feet high, be- ing the highest railroad bridge in the world. The famous truss bridge at Cincinnati, with its 550 feet span, is another structure which be superintended. He bad charge of the bridges on the West Shore railroad, and also of many large bridges in Canada and South America. Since 1888 Mr. Simmons has been in business for himself. He erected the large bridge over the Potomac river at Will- iamsport, Md., and the bridge for the New Jersey Steel and Iron Company in Kentucky. Mr. Simmons has erected some of the most difficult structures in this country ; among these are the famous bridges on the Pomeroy and Delaware railroad, the Alexandria and Fredericksburg railroad, the Girard Avenue and Sixth Street bridges, Philadelphia, the Greenbush and Roundout bridges in New York, and numerous other important rail- road bridges in this country and in Cuba and South America. Mr. Simmons has endured the hardships and privations and exposure incident to the life and work of a bridge builder, the severest in his experience being at Quantico, Va., driving piles along the Potomac river, which can never be forgotten. The accomplish- ment of more important and difficult work with better success than any other builder 55 is the title to prominence which must be con- ceded to him. The highest compliment that can be paid to his skill and fidelity is to note that his work has been done with fewer fatal accidents than that of any other builder who has executed as much dangerous and difficult construction. He is familiarly known among builders by the homely cog- nomen of " Pop." The name is a tribute to his good heart and to his prominence as a master builder. In his success and celebrity Mr. Simmons has not lost sight of his native place, which he delights to honor. He al- ways gives a Dauphin man the first chance for employment. The annals of his native county would be incomplete without the record of his life and works, which are an enduring monument to American skill. Mr. Simmons was married, Februarj'- 20, 1870, to Martha L., daughter of Benjamin and Catherine (Books) Leaman. They have two children : Harvey J., born November 12, 1871, and Bertha, born November 12, 1873. Mr. Simmons is a member of Lodge No. 75, F. & A. M.; Chapter No. 198. R. A. M.; Council No. 168, and Jerusalem Com- mandery, No. 15, K. T., at Phcenixville. He is a member in good standing in Paxton Lodge, No. G21, I. O. O. F. He is a Repub- lican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Mr. Leaman, father of Mrs. Simmons, died in August, 1874, aged about sixty-four years. Her mother died in February, 1891. They had eight children, two of whom are de- ceased, one who died in infancy, and Na- thaniel, who died aged about forty years. The survivors are: John ; Mary, wife of George Langsdorf Free; Martha L., Mrs. Simmons ; Joseph, and Albert. Hocker, John P., farmer, was born in Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 1G. 1837. He is a son of Peter and Nancy (Welpmer) Hocker. Peter Hocker was born February 24, 1801. He was a prominent and honored citizen; was extensively interested in farm- ing, and also bad charge of the Peters' Moun- tain Inn. He served several terms as conn ty commissioner of Dauphin county, and a num- ber of terms as school director. He con- tributed liberally to the establishment and support of churches at Dauphin and in the vicinity. He was a Democrat. He died De- eember 17, 18G5 ; his wife died February JO, 1877, aged sixty-eight years, one month and 866 Bl GRA PHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA twenty -six days. They had nine children : Susan, wife of Jacob Beam; Martin; Peter; Margaret A., wife of Benjamin Meyers ; John P.; Catherine, wife of Jonathan Fox ; George W.; Jacob, and Emeline, wife of Martin Koons. John P. Hocker in his early boyhood at- tended private schools; at twelve years of age he attended the district school. At seven- teen he left school and worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-five. He enlisted at Camp Simmons, Harrisburg, October 16, 1862, in company K, One Hundred and Seventy-third regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, under Capt. C. A. Harper and Colonel Nagle. He was discharged at Harrisburg, August 18, 1863. He returned home in ill health and cultivated the homestead farm until 1865. His father having been killed at this time by the running away of a team of horses, Mr. John Hocker succeeded to the management of the farm, which he conducted for one year. He then removed to the neigh- borhood of Zion church, where he lived and was employed for a year and a half. On January 14, 1869, he bought the homestead where he has since resided. Mr. Hocker was married, March 24, 1861, to Mary Ann Ferree. Of their fourteen chil- dren, four are deceased : Mary Jane, born February 14, 1862, died March 20, 1863; George Williams, born April 29, 1864, died April 19, 1866 ; Charles Cleveland, born January 26, 1885, died March 20, 1885 ; Car- rie Emma, born August 12, 1882, died Sep- tember 29, 1893. Their living children are : John Peter, born July 24, 1865 ; Julia Ann, April 6, 1867, wife of John E. Bickel ; Ophe- lia, April 2, 1869 ; Catherine Elizabeth, Au- gust 15, 1871, wife of Theodore A. McCarty; James Martin, June 23, 1873 ; Alexander Harvey, September 16, 1875 ; Agnes Gertrude, August 19, 1877 ; Sarah Ellen, August 20, 1879; Martha Washington, February 22, 1886 ; and Maud Ethel, March 15, 1889. Mr. Hocker is neutral in politics. He has served two terms as supervisor of Middle Paxton township. The family attend the Lutheran church. The mother of Mrs. Hocker died in Decem- ber, 1866 ; her father in August, 1878. They had eight children : Leah Jane, wife of George Hocker; Mary Ann, Mrs. John Hocker; Joel; Jefferson ; Elizabeth, wife of Zachariah Knapp ; Agnes, wife of James Duncan ; and Ellen, wife of John Arrison. Clemson, L. W., was born in Watts town- ship, Perry county, Pa., July 23, 1826. He is a son of Leonard and Mary (Bechaman) Clemson. Joshua Clemson, grandfather of L. W. Clemson, was a major in the war of 1812. He was at York, Pa., when General Ross was shot near Baltimore. Leonard Clemson, father of L. W., was born in Lan- caster county, Pa., on " Hallow Eve," 1800. He was energetic and persevering. He drove for his father, who ran a line of teams from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. When the State Capital was removed he hauled the first six- horse wagon load of State records from Phila- delphia to Harrisburg. He died July 23, 1892, being run down by a freight train in Halifax. His wife was a daughter of Robert Bechaman ; she died aged about seventy -five years. They had ten children : L. W.; Lydia Ann, wife of Alexander Lingle ; Maria Louisa, widow of John Brubaker; Alfred Buchanan ; Amos ; Jemima Jane ; Mary ; Laura Cecilia, wife of John Metzinger ; Charilla Jacevis, and one infant, not yet named. L. W. Clemson received his early educa- tion in the private schools of his native township. At twelve years of age he went with his parents to Dauphin county, and at- tended the public schools until he was eigh- teen. From that time until he reached his twenty-sixth year he assisted his father on his farm on Clemson's Island, opposite Hali- fax. He was afterwards engaged in boating on the Pennsylvania canal, between Belle- fonte and Philadelphia, on his own account, until the autumn of 1859. In 1860 his father purchased the present homestead, which L. W. Clemson cultivated on his own account until his father's death in 1892. Succeeding his father in the ownership of the place, he has occupied it since that date. Mr. Clemson was married to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Margaret Livingston. The grandfather of Daniel Livingston was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independ- ence. Mr. and Mrs. Clemson had twin chil- dren, Harry and Li Hie Elizabeth, born Sep- tember 24, 1852. Mrs. Clemson died Feb- ruary 9, 1858, aged thirty years, five months and twenty-six days. On December 29, 1859, Mr. Clemson mar- ried his second wife, Mary Jane, daughter of John G. and Eliza (Hampton) Nowvirck. Of their three children two are deceased : Leon- ard Alfred, born April 30,- 1861, died March DAUPHIN COUNTY. 867 11,1860, and Emma Cecilia, born Septem- ber 30, 1802, died April -4, 1S72. Their sur- viving child is Maggie May, born May 24, 1SG9 ; married, February 13, 1890, to Charles Bricker, one of the five children of John and Amanda (Stout) Bricker; has had two chil- dren, Mamie Edna, born September 5, 1890, died January 8, 1894, and John Wesley, born August 3, 1894. Mr. Clemson had been an earnest and ac- tive worker for the welfare of Dauphin county. He is a successful business man and a prominent citizen. His feliow-citizens have repeatedly honored him by calling him to places of public service. He has served two consecutive terms as auditor, and two as director of the poor of Dauphin county; also one term as supervisor of Middle Pax- ton township. Mr. Clemson is a Republi- can. The family attend the Presbyterian church. The parents of the present Mrs. Clemson had six children: Louis; John; William; Mary Jane, who is Mrs. Clemson ; Elias, and Emma. Mr. Nowvirck, her father, died in January, 1852, aged fifty-seven ; her mother died in October, 1858, aged about forty- nine years. Shaffner Aaron, farmer, was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., Sep- tember 7, 1847. He is a son of Philip and Mary (Hov) Shaffner. Philip Shaffner was born October 20, 1809, and died October 21, 1894 ; Mrs. Shaffner died November 20, 1887, aged seventy-five years, ten months and thirteen days. Of their ten children, four died in infancy, and Henrv died December 17, 1880. Their other children are: Philip II.; William H.; Susan, wife of William Sheetz; Aaron, and Sarah, wife of James Lyter. Aaron Shaffner was a pupil in the common schools of his native township until lie was ten years old. His parents then removing to Middle Paxton township, he attended the district schools there during the winter until he was twenty. He was then regularly em- ployed by his father in farm work ; this arrangement continued for six years, and then he rented the farm of his father, and cultivated it on his own account, He con- tinued to be a renter on the homestead until September, 1895, when he bought the farm of his father's heirs. Mr. Shaffner was married, July 0, 1873, to Anna Rebecca, daughter of John and Mary (Reicht) Bowman. They had two children, one who died in infancy, and Harry B., born September 5, 1877. Mr. Shaffner belongs to the Junior Order United American Mechanics. He is a Republican. The family attend the Evangelical church. Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Shaffner's mother, died November 30, 1877, aged forty-nine years, three months and eighteen days. Her father died March 28, 1894, aged sixty-three years and one month. Four of their teu children are deceased : John, died aged four months; Jennie, aged two years and twenty days ; Uriah, aged six months ; and one infant died unnamed. Their living children are: Anna Rebecca, Mrs. Shaffner; Sarah E., wife of Jacob Conrad; Henry R.; William; Margaret A., wife of Peter Witman: and Cora, wife of James Nelson. The brothers of Mr. Shaffner were in the United States army. William enlisted in company H, Fourth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, re-enlisted in the regular arm}'' and served three years more. Philip en- listed at Harrisburg in a cavalry regiment, and served three years. Henry enlisted at Harrisburg, and served less than one year. Meyers, Benjamin, retired farmer, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., October 11, 1S34. He is a son of Christian and Eliza- beth (Cassel) Meyers. His father died in 1858, aged about sixty-four, and his mother in 1861, aged about sixty-seven years. They had fifteen children: John; Isaac; Katie, wife of John Hess; Christian: Annie, wife of George Look ; Daniel ; Fannie, wife of Peter Fox; Abraham; Benjamin; Sarah Jane, wife of Elias Brooks: Elias: Hetty, wife of Jonas Brooks ; and three who died in infancy. Benjamin Meyers, at four years of age, went with his parents to Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, where he at- tended the public school in winter and as- sisted his father on the farm during the busy season until he was twenty-two. He then began farming for himself, renting his father's farm for two years and afterwards for one year another farm nearby. In ls.V.i he removed to Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, and rented a farm from Ids father- in-law for five years. In the spring of 1 >" *•• > he purchased the homestead from his father and farmed it for ten years. In 1S76 he bought an additional tract of land near the old Ilocker Tavern, upon which he built a 868 BIO GRA PRIG A L ENCYGL OPEDIA new house and barn, and which was his resi- dence until 1889, when he relinquished farming and removed to his present home. Mr. Meyers was married, October 9, 1856, to Anna, daughter of Peter and Nancy (Welpman) Hocker, both deceased. They have had seven children : James W., born December 9, 1871, died May 8, 1872 ; Sarah Jane, born August 22, 1859, wife of F. H. Sponsler; Mary Ellen, August 28, 1862, wife of George W. Simmons ; Peter, September 17, 1864; John, August 2, 1866; Alfred Stephen, October 25, 1859; and Samuel, April 17, 1873. By his efficient business methods, his care- ful manner of living and the help of his good wife, Mr. Meyers has accumulated an ample competence. Freed from the cares and burdens of business he may now enjoy the afternoon of life in his quiet home. Mr. Meyers has served the public in several township offices. He was supervisor for four years, school director twelve years, and tax collector and assessor four years. His poli- tics are Democratic. The family attend the Lutheran church. Garman, Isaac, farmer, was born near the homestead, in Middle Paxtou township, Dau- phin county, Pa., July 26, 1829. He is a son of Casper and Elizabeth (Bogner) Garman. His grandfather, Jacob Bogner, served in the Revolutionary army. He died at the age of one hundred years and six months. Casper Garman, father of Isaac Garman, died June 18, 1877, aged eighty-five years, five months and eighteen days. His mother died March 5, 1872, aged seventy-seven years, five months and three days. They had seven children : Lucy, Zacharias, Tobias, Isaac ; Eleanor, wife of John Umberger ; Mary, wife of Will- iam Coffrode, and Catherine, wife of Jacob Bogner. Isaac Garman attended the common schools of his township during the winter, and assisted his father in farm work during the summer until he was sixteen. He re- mained on the farm with his father until he was twenty-four ; at this age he rented and cultivated the old Goss farm for four years on his own account. He next spent two years on the old Peter Hocker farm, and moved • thence to Susquehanna township, where he farmed for three years, and subse- quently worked General Ott's farm for two years. His next removal was to a farm near Rockville, which he occupied three years. He then rented Dr. Heck's farm in Middle Paxton township, and cultivated it eight years. In the spring of 1876 he purchased his present homestead, where he has been engaged in farming up to the present time. He has served three consecutive terms as supervisor in Middle Paxton township, and also served as judge of elections. He is a Democrat. Mr. Garman was married, November 18, 1855, to Julienne, daughter of David and Catherine (Geiger) Unger. Of their nine children four are deceased : Annie Kate, born September 1, 1856, died April 24,1864 ; Johnny, born April 9, 1871, died Mav 8, 1873 ; Stella May, born February 22, 1874, died August 25, 1874, and Isaac C, born February 11, 1865, died June 16, 1892. He was temporarily engaged as foreman for a section of the bridge in process of building over the Licking river at Covington, Ky., when a portion of the structure collapsed, carrying him and thirtj'-seven other work- men to sudden death. Their living children are : Elwood Purdy, born February 4, 1858 ; Laura E., July 2, 1860, wife of John Lebo ; David Unger, June 25, 1868; Eugene M., July 27, i875, and Lulu F., December 7, 1879. The family attend the Evangelical church. The father of Mrs. Garman died in 1840, aged about thirty-five years. Her mother was born March 14, 1811, and died Decem- ber 27, 1885, aged seventy-four years, nine months and twelve days. Wilvert, Henry E., farmer, was born in Powell's Valley, Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 6, 1862. He is .the son of Henry M. and Susan (Steel) Wilvert. His grandfather, John Wilvert, was a con- tractor in stone work. He built the stone piers of the old Dauphin bridge across the Susquehanna river; he also built those of the bridge over the Susquehanna at Clark's Ferry. On this latter job he sustained con- siderable 'financial loss. He was a man whose word was as good as a bond. He completed his contract at the expense of his estate, which, was the result of the labors of a lifetime. His son, Henry M. Wilvert, Sr., was a stonemason. He died December 27, 1876, aged about fortv-eight. His'wife died July 3, 1894. Their children were : William J., Daniel Theodore, John Albert, and Henry M. Henry M. Wilvert, Jr., went to the public DA UPIIIN COUNTY. 869 schools at Matamoras, Halifax township, dur- ing the winter, until he was eighteen years old, and worked on the farm in summer. He was employed at various kinds of work until he became of age. He then took up farming on his own account, on the old Geiger homestead, Middle Paxton township. He purchased the homestead in the autumn of 1883, and has occupied it since that time as his home. Mr. Wilvert was married, December 23, 1883, to Isimiah M., daughter of William and Eleanor (Felty) Geiger. They have no children. Mr. Wil- vert is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Christian Geiger, grandfather of Mrs. Wil- vert, came from Lancaster county and settled in Middle Paxton township. Her father, William Geiger, was born in that township, near the old homestead, which he bought after his mother's death. He was born Sep- tember 29, 1815, and died March 20, 1888. His wife was born January 27, 1828, and died July 7, 1867. They had seven children : Daniel W., died in infancy; John Christian, born May 27, 1852 ; Mary Alice, November 3, 1S53, wife of Michael Crisswell ; Caroline E., July 3, 1855, wife of George W. Reed ; Solomon F., August 22, 1857 ; Isimiah M., Mrs. Wilvert, December 15, 1S59, and Will- iam C, March 7, 1862. Welker, Joshua, farmer, was born in Northumberland county, Pa., October 30, 1837. He is a son of Jonas and Sarah (Kocher) Welker. His father was born Oc- tober 16, 1809, and di#d February 16, 1888. His mother was the daughter of Peter Kocher. She died aged about sixty-four years. They had thirteen children : Will- iam, Joshua, Amanda, Joel, Isaac, Sarah, John, Levi, Eli, Jonas, who died in child- hood, and three others who are deceased. Joshua Welker attended a private school in an old log school house in Northumber- land county, until lie was twelve years old, when his father removed to Lyk'ens Valley, Dauphin county, in 1849 or L850. lie at- tended the district schopls'ili Washington township four or five years, .when the fam- ily removed to Jefferson township. There lie continued attending school in the winter months until he was twenty years of age, assisting his fathei during the busy season on the farm. At twenty years of age he rented Burlington's saw mill, Jefferson town- ship, and began business for himself, cutting lumber for the farmers and for merchant trade. He continued this business until June, 1863. On this date he enlisted at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, in company C, Thirty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, Capt. Dr. Witman, of Halifax, and was sent to Gettysburg, where he was stricken down with typhoid fever, and was for some time in the army hospital. He returned home, but again enlisted at Harrisburg. Au- gust 23, 1864, in company F, Two Hun- dredth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He was in the ranks, but was promoted to corporal in November, 1864, for meritorious services and bravery while on picket duty near Dutch Gap. He was in a number of hotly contested engagements, and at the storming of Petersburg. He was discharged at Alexandria, Va., May 30, 1865. His health was seriously impaired by exposure. On his return Mr. Welker engaged in farm- ing on his own account in Jefferson town- ship, and continued there until 1872, when he rented the old Greenawalt farm, Middle Paxton township, which he has cultivated up to the present time. Mr. Welker was married, June 12, 1S56, to Catherine Spayd, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Spotts) Spayd. She was born in Northumberland county, Pa., May IS, 1834. They have ten children ; five are deceased : one died in infancy; Elizabeth, born No- vember 19,1859; John Henry, born May 15, 1S62 ; Minnie Agnes, born August 2S, 1869 ; Edward J., born July 7, 1874. Their living children are : Sarah Jane, wife of Au- gust Meals ; Clara P., wife of John Shoop ; Ellen, December 7, 1866, wife of Horace W. I'.ailets ; Charles F., and George H., born August 11, 1876. Mr. Welker is earnest and active in all measures intended to pro- mote the welfare of the community. He has been superintendent of the Sunday- school at Red Hill for many years. Politi- cally he is a Republican. The family at- tend the Lutheran and Reformed churches. The parents of Mrs. Welker are both de- ceased. Her father died aged about sixty- four, and her mother aged eighty-two years. They had nine children, two of whom are deceased: John and Joseph. Their living children are : Jonathan ; Philip Levering ; Catherine, Mrs. Welker; l.ydia, Elizabeth, Kehecea, and Amanda. 870 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Lyter, Hiram, carpenter and farmer, was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 26, 1850. He is a son of Henry and Susan (Miller) Lyter, prominent and re- spectable residents of Halifax township. They had ten children : Ellen, who died in childhood; Sarah, wife of Samuel Chubb; John; James; Hiram; Joseph; Mary; Agnes, wife of Clinton Miller ; Alfred ; Emma, wife of Ira Dunkle. Hiram Lyter attended the common schools of Halifax township for three months of each year until he was nineteen years old. Dur- ing the other nine months his assistance was given in the regular work of the farm. For three years after his school days were ended he remained with his father, doing for him the work of a farm hand. At the age of twenty-two he began an apprenticeship of two and a half years at carpentry with Peter Klinger, Jackson township. His apprentice- ship over, he worked at his trade as a jour- neyman for seven or eight years. He then undertook carpenter work and contracting on his own account, and continued it about nine years. In the autumn of 1890 he re- turned to the business of farming and re- moved to the homestead in Middle Paxton township, where he has since resided and carried on his business. Mr. Lyter was married, May 25, 1873, to Agnes L., daughter of Josiah and Margaret (Buffington) Weaver. They had seven chil- dren : Harry Edward, born September 22, 1875; Frank Newton, November 30, 1877; Annie Melinda, October 2, 1879; Charles Monroe, November 29, 1881 ; William Alton, April 9, 1886; Lizzie Lucretia, August 17, .1889; Susan Rebecca, March 6, 1894. Mr. Lyter is a Democrat. The family attend the Lutheran church. Joseph Weaver, father of Mrs. Lyter, con- ducted an extensive cabinet making and un- dertaking business at Berryburg and Fisher- ville, Dauphin countv. He died in August, 1873. Mrs. Weaver died in 1872. They had six children : Henry, died aged about seven years; John; Agnes L., Mrs. Lyter; Alice, wife of William Shell ; George; Phoebe, wife of William Burrell. Isaac Lyter, first cousin of Hiram Lyter, is at present county com- missioner of Dauphin county. Conrad, Jacob, farmer and watchmaker, was born in Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, Dauphin count}', Pa., Jul}' 24, 1852. He is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Hoover) Conrad. His grandfather, John Conrad, married Catherine Buche. Their children were: Jacob, Daniel, Frederick, John, and Mary, wife of John Saum. The parents of Jacob Conrad are both deceased. His mother died aged about fifty-nine. His father died April 29, 1887, aged about seventy-five j'ears. They had ten children : Rebecca, born December 3, 1843, died Octo- ber 2, 1851, aged seven years ; Catherine, wife of John Tobias ; Adeline, wife of Michael Schaffer ; Rachel, wife of David Umberger ; Mary M., widow of Samuel Essinger ; Eliz- abeth, wife of Henry D. Bender ; Emeline, wife of Benjamin Hummel; Jacob, John P., and William H. Jacob Conrad was educated in the district schools of Middle Paxton township. He was at school in winter and at work on the farm in summer until he reached the age of seven- teen, when his school days ended, and he became regularly engaged in farming. Two j'ears later he left the farm and worked in a saw mill for three years. Coffrode, Saylor & Co. employed him one year in bridge building, and then he spent one year in farming on his own account. He next en- tered the employ of the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company in the capacity of track walker, in which occupation he has con- tinued up to the present time. Mr. Conrad employed his leisure time in learning watch- making, and has established a large and profitable business in his neighborhood. On January 9, 1876, Mr. Conrad was mar- ried to Sarah Ellen, daughter of John and Mary (Reicht) Bowman. They have two children, Edward Franklin, born April 4, 1877, and Flora May, born January 31, 1880. Mr. Conrad is a Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Henry Bowman, grandfather of Mrs. Conrad, mar- ried Elizabeth Urich. Their children are : Margaret, wife of James Howden ; Christian ; Mary, wife of Nicholas Snyder; Hannah, wife of Michael Dunkle ; Uriah, and Jacob. The parents of Mrs. Conrad are both de- ceased. Her mother died November 29, 1877, aged forty-nine years. Her father died March 25, 1894, aged sixty-five. They had nine children : Uriah, died aged six months ; John, died aged four months ; Leah Jane, died aged two j'ears ; Anna Rebecca, wife of Aaron Shaffer ; Sarah Ellen, Mrs. Conrad ; Henry; William ; Mar- garet Alice, wife of Peter Witman, and Hannah Cora, wife of James Nelson, DAUPHIN COUNTY. -71 Gerberich, Andrew T., merchant tailor, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa. He is a son of Adam and Marie (Tittle) Gcrberich. Andrew Gerberich, great-grandfather of Andrew T., was one of seven brothers who emigrated to this country about 1700. His son, John Adam Gerberich, had nine children, one of whom was Adam Gerberich, father of Andrew T. Gerberich. He died aged seventy -three years. His wife, Mary (Tittle) Gerberich, died aged sixty- eight. They had nine children : Elias, David, John, Adam, Andrew, Sarah, Daniel, William, and Elizabeth. Jacob Tittle, the maternal grandfather of Andrew T. Ger- berich. emigrated from England. He mar- ried Mary Fisher, a native of Lebanon county, Pa. They had seven children : David, Sepina, Sarah, Elizabeth, Kate, Mary, and Jacob. Andrew T. Gerberich went with his par- ents to Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., where his father kept an inn for one year. The family then removed to a farm in East Han- over township, Lebanon count) 7 , where An- drew enjoyed the advantages of the common schools in winter and assisted at farm work in summer. At fourteen years of age he be- gan an apprenticeship of three years at tailor- ing with Edmund K. Kimmel, at Lebanon, Pa. After learning his trade he remained nine years in the employ of Mr. Kimmel as a journeyman. He then worked eight months for William Wbelfly, at Jonestown, after which he returned to Lebanon and worked six months for Michael Wagner. He was then employed again by Mr. Kimmel for six months, but on account of dull trade was forced to seek employment in other fields. For one year he was with a lumber firm, engaged in assorting lumber. Mr. Gerberich now began business on his own account, opening a shop for tailoring in East Hanover township, Lebanon county. Thir- teen months later he removed his business to Linglestown, Pa.; alter two years he sold his property there and removed to Dauphin, where he has built up a large and profitable business. He is still carrying on this trade with gratifying success. Mr. Gerberich was married, in 1858, to Elizabeth, one of the four children of David Hoostick. Their only child. William G, died at the age of nine months. Mrs. Ger- berich died in 1860, aged about twenty-six years. Four years latter Mr. < rerberich mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary (Masener) Shope. They have had four chil- dren : Freeman 0., Harvey J., William S., and Carrie Vernon, wife of Harry J. Sim- mons. Mr. Gerberich is a member of Pax- ton Lodge, No. 621, I. 0. O. F., at Dauphin. He is a Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Abraham Shope, grandfather of the second Mrs. Gerberich, married Elizabeth Wasser. They had five children. Mrs. Shope died, and Mr. Shope's second marriage was with Elizabeth McFadden, by whom he had eight children. The mother of the second Mrs. Gerberich died July 17, 1885, aged about sixty-eight years. She had nine children ; David, de- ceased ; Harriet, wife of Philip Felty; Eliza- beth, Mrs. Gerberich ; Dr. Jacob W., served in the Union army nine months ; William, Calvin, John, George, and Mary, wife of Washington Manley. Hoffman, David, hotel proprietor, was born in Powell's A r alley, Reed township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 8, 1852 ; son of George and Susanna (Miller) Hoffman. His grandfather, Nicholas Hoffman, died in 1865, aged eighty-two years. His wife is also deceased. They had a family of sons and daughters, of whom George, father of David Hoffman, was born October 26, 1814. George and Susanna Hoffman, the parents of David Hoffman, are both living. They have had fourteen children, three of whom died in early childhood : Margaret, died aged eighteen ; John ; James ; Sarah, wife of Uriah Bowman ; Daniel ; Elizabeth, wife of Charles Smith ; David ; Susanna, wife of William Tyson; William, Samuel, and Jacob. John Miller, maternal grandfather of David Hoff- man, died at the age of eighty-seven ; his wife, Pollie Miller, at the age of seventy- eight. David Hoffman was educated in the pub- lic schools of his native township. He re- mained with his father on the farm until he was twenty-one, when he started out in life on his own account. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at stone cutting and masonry on their road between Baltimore and Harrisburg. He was engaged two summers at Harrisburg in building the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. In L882 Mr. Hoffman returned to his old home and spent two years there. He then moved to the lower end of Reed township, where he lived three years, and then took the Dauphin 872 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Hotel, at Dauphin, which he managed two years, and then removed to a private resi- dence in Dauphin. Later, in the autumn of 1891, he purchased the Dauphin House, which he has occupied and managed since that time. Mr. Hoffman is an enterprising business man, and a generous dispenser of hospitality. He is interested and active in all movements to promote the prosperity of the community. Mr. Hoffman was married, February i3, 1883, to Malinda J., daughter of Cyrus and Elizabeth (Sweigert) Miller. Their children are: Harry Edward, born May 14, 1885, died October 8, 1891 ; Annie Elizabeth, born December 20, 1883 ; and Ray Coble, born February 22, 1891. Mr. Hoffman has served four years as council- man ; he is a Republican. The family at- tend the Methodist Episcopal church. The father and mother of Mrs. Hoffman are both deceased. Her mother was born March 2, 1856. McKee, Harry, D., bridge builder, was born at Clark's Ferry, Middle Paxton town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., June 10, 1860. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Fore- man) McKee. Henry McKee was born in Scotland, September 7, 1819. He died in June, 1890. He was married to Catherine Foreman, born in Heilbronn, Germany. They had thirteen children, of whom there are living: Bella, wife of W. Oyster; Harry D., Luther P., and George B. Their mother is still liviug. Harry D. McKee attended the common schools of Reed township until he was fif- teen, when he entered the Bloomfield Acad- emy, Perry county, Pa. After leaving this institution he engaged in mercantile busi- ness at Dauphin, in connection with his sister, Miss Bella McKee, their father fur- nishing the capital. • Harry D. continued in this business until 1884, after which he was one year in the employ of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company. During this year he lived with J. A. Sweigert, the present superintendent of the road. He then entered the employ of Clark, Reeves & Co., and was engaged in bridge and structure work under the supervision of Mr. R. A. Simmons. Remaining in the em- ploy of this company, now known as the Phoenix Bridge Company, he was promoted to the position of foreman of erection, which he has filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his employers, to the present time. He has assisted in numerous structures built by the Phoenix Company throughout the United States. He is at present foreman of erection of the terminal buildings of the Brooklyn bridge, Brooklyn, N. Y. He was married, May 10, 1885, to Annie M., daughter of Hugh and Martha (Bretz) Dougherty. Of their two children, one, Francis Simmons, is deceased ; and the other child is Luther Reed. Mr. McKee is a skillful and successful me- chanic. His knowledge and ability in structural work have been gained by dili- gent study and long and profitable experi- ence. His reliability as a man, and his superiority as an artisan are demonstrated by the responsible position he holds. He had unusual advantages for developing his natural mechanical talents, under the super- vision of that prince of mechanics and fa- mous bridge builder, Mr. R. A. Simmons, familiarly known among the bridge build- ing fraternity as " Pop Simmons," a title ex- pressive of the general opinion as to his priority and prominence in the craft. He is a member of Fern Council, No. 774, Royal Arcanum, at Brooklyn, N. Y.; also of Brooklyn Lodge, No. 228, F. & A. M. He is a Republican. The father of Mrs. McKee died July 14, 1883, aged seventv-six years. Her mother died October 16, 1883, aged fifty-two. They had seven children: John W., Philip D., James W., Annie M., Mrs. McKee; Carrie M., Harry U., and Daisy W. The grandmother of Mrs. McKee lived to be ninety-three years of age. Sweigart, Michael, was born in Powell's Valley, Dauphin county, Pa., February 25, 1853. He is a son of Philip and Susan (Fawber) Sweigart. Philip Sweigart was born February 3, 1820, on the old homestead in Powell's Valley, Jefferson township, now Wayne township, where his grandfather originally settled before the Revolution. He died November 14, 1894. His wife died in May, 1870, aged about forty-five. They had nine children: Susanna, wife of William Rummel : Elizabeth, wife of Reuben Kessler ; Amos; Michael; Martha, wife of Nathan Zimmerman; Samuel; Mary Ann, wife of Jonas Rudy ; Emma Jane, and George Franklin. Michael Sweigart attended the common schools of his native township during the winter months until he was twenty years of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 873 age. AVhen he was twenty-one he began cultivating his father's farm in Jefferson township on his own account, and continued to do so for about eight years. From that time until 1802 he was farming in Fishing Creek Valley, Middle Paxton township. He then removed to Harrisburg, Pa., and was there one year, after which he returned to the homestead, and has resided there up to the present time. In the autumn of 1894 he established his extensive saw mill plant for manufacturing a variety of lumber pro- ducts. He supplies the farmers of the neigh- borhood, and has also a good share of the merchant trade. Mr. Sweigart was married, February 11, 1875, to Lydia E., daughter of John J. and Margaret (Hoffman) Lantz, born January 20, 1849. They have four children : Charles F., born February 29, 1876; Harry W., March 1, 1878; Samuel C, November 28, 1881, and Maggie May, November 8, 1886. Mr. Sweigart is an energetic and prosperous man, and is exemplary in all relations of life. He is a Democrat. The family attend the Evangelical church. John J. Lantz, father of Mrs. Sweigart, died February 6, 1888, aged about seventy- two. Mrs. Lantz died May 1, 1853, at the age ef about thirty. They had nine chil- dren : George W.; John W.; Samuel N.; Mary A., wife of Samuel V. Enders; Sarah Margaret, wife of Benjamin F. Schaffer; Lydia E., Mrs. Sweigert; Eliza Jane, wife of Andrew Brusler; Katie, died in infancy; also one infant, not named. The second wife of Mr. Lantz was Elizabeth Pyle. They had two children: Susan Amanda and Charles Grant. Stence, Ephraim Elijah, farmer and merchant, was born in Fishing Creek Valley, Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 22, 1854. He is a son of Joseph and Mary Ann (Douglas) Stence. His mother died May 10, 1887, and his father in June, 1890. Their children were : Frederick and Ephraim E. Ephraim E. Stence went to the public schools of his township until he was sixteen, assisting at farm work during the busy sea- son. He worked for his father until he was twenty-six, when they became ecpial partners and co-operated in farming until 1887. At that time he bought Ids present homestead of eighteen acres, and also embarked in mer- cantile business, which he has since con- ducted. Mr. Stence was married, December 12, 1872, to Mary E., daughter of Challis and Sarah (Lambshore) Bailey. They have one child, Jacob Elijah, who was married, Au- gust 24, 1894, to Hattie E. G., daughter of George W. Reed. Mr. Stence is a Republi- can. The family attend the Evangelical church. The father of Mrs. Stence, Mr. Bailey, is deceased ; her mother is still living. They had eight children : Laura, wife of Joseph Shartzer; Mary E., Mrs. Stence; Daniel, Charles, William, Joshua, Albert, and Susan. Joseph and Laura (Bailey) Shartzer had three children: Harry, died aged three months; Susie, wife of George Hoover; and Mary. Mr. Shartzer's father was the son of Joseph and Mary (Shisley) Shartzer. He was a farmer, born in Middle Paxton township. He died in May, 1866, and his wife in 1861. They had six children: Agnes, Sarah, Amanda, Elizabeth, John, and Joseph. Mr. Shartzer's second wife was Sarah Fyle, b}' whom he had one child, Elmina. Steese, Alfred David Frederick, rail- way postal clerk, was born at Fort Hunter, Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 4, 1837. He is a son of Fred- erick and Catherine (Hassinger) Steese. His grandfather, Frederick Steese, was married three times and had a family of eighteen sons and three daughters. Frederick Steese, Jr., father of A. D. F. Steese, died aged sixty- seven years. His wife was born inlSOO and died August 19, 1876. They had nine chil- dren : Reuben H.; Josiah G.; Julia A., wife of James Reed; Aaron W.; Sabra M., widow of Augustus Bell; Jane, wife of Thomas Milliken, Esq.; Catherine, Elizabeth, Bar- bara, and Alfred D. F. The family removed to Dauphin. Pa., April 1. 1838. Alfred D. F. Steese attended the borough school during the winter and worked on the farm during the busy seasons until he was sixteen. He was for three months in the employ of the Susquehanna and Dauphin railroad as brakeman on a freight train, and was then promoted to.be a conductor on a passenger train, lie served one year in that capacity. He then voluntarily became brakeman on a passenger train, was after- wards made fireman, and so continued for one year. At the solicitation of his parents 874 BIO GRA PHICAL ENGYCL OPEDIA he left the railroad service when he was eighteen, and they started him at boating on the Pennsylvania canal from Pittsburgh to Columbia, over the Allegheny mountains on cars, and thence by water to Columbia, He carried on this business one season, and then became locomotive fireman on the Northern Central railway on the first loco- motive run over the Susquehanna division under Engineer Preston Hall. He held this position fifteen months, and was then pro- moted to engineer on the old " camel back " engine, No. 31. He ran the first locomotive into Sunbury on the Northern Central rail- way. His parents again prevailed upon him to abandon the railroad, and fitted him out with a boat on the Pennsylvania canal. He made four trips from Wilkes-Barre to Balti- more, and then sold his boat to the United States Government, being taken into Gov- ernment service and sent with his boat to Washington, D. C. His boat was loaded with munitions of war and sent to Acquia Creek, where he remained six months, and then returned to Dauphin. He was subse- quently prostrated with typhoid fever, and was attended by Dr. J. R. Umberger. Re- covering from this critical illness he returned to Alexandria, Va., and took charge of a lo- comotive on the Orange and Alexandria railroad in the service of the United States Government. He was captured by the rebels at Vienna, Fairfax county, Va., and barely escaped starvation before he reached the Union lines. He was again captured at Fairfax Station, again released, and made his way back to camp. He was employed by the Government as engineer until the close of the war. While he was in the ser- vice two of his firemen were killed by the enemy. After the war he was again in the service of the Northern Central Rail- way Company as engineer until Janu- ary 2, 1867. On April 1, 1867, he embarked in the mercantile business at Dauphin, Pa., and was in that business for ten years. He then failed, and for one year was engaged in fishing along the Susquehanna river. On August 29, 1879, he was appointed railway mail agent, and given a route on the Elmira and Baltimore railway postoffice. He has held that position since that date, and is truly a veteran railway clerk. His record is without a blemish, and he enjoys the con- fidence of the department. Mr. Steese was married, February 15, 1858, to Mary Davis. They had six children : Elmina, born October 4, 1866, died Novem- ber 17, 1866 ; Julia Frances, born January 26, 1860, wife of Dr. Thomas L. Poffenber- ger, dentist, Harrisburg ; Louis Mershon, born August 11, 1862 ; Martha Davis, wife of Dr. F. Gerberich ; Sabra Bell, December 12, 1875. Mr. Steese has been president of the bor- ough council of Dauphin for three consecu- tive years. He is a Republican. Since 1867 he has been a member of the Perry Blue Lodge, No. 4, F. & A. M. The family attend the Presbyterian church. Christian Dull, grandfather of Mrs. Steese, married Elizabeth Essex. They had nine children: Charles, James, Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Theresa, Hannah, mother of Mrs. Steese, and Helen. Rev. John W. Davis, the father of Mrs. Steese, was born at Newburyport, Mass. He was the son of John Davis, and was a Presbyterian minis- ter. He had charge of the church at Dau- phin at the time of his death, which oc- curred August 14 or 15, 1868. He resided in New York before coming to Dauphin. His wife, Hannah Dull, was born in 1808, and died September 13, 1872. They had seven children : Charles A., served nine months in the Union army ; Elizabeth ; Mary, Mrs. Steese; Martha A., widow of William Blerut- ter ; Thaddeus. killed at the battle of Mis- sionary Ridge; John W., participated in Sherman's march to the sea ; Sarah, wife of Martin Hiner, of Harrisburg. Josiah G. Steese and Aaron W. Steese, brothers of A. D. F. Steese, both enlisted in the Union army, were honorably discharged from the same, and returned home. Their father, Frederick Steese, was one of the de- fenders of Baltimore, in 1814, when General Ross was shot by the two American youths at North Point, near Baltimore. Baker, Henry, farmer, was born in Leb- anon county, Pa., January 31, 1819. He is is a son of Frederick and Catherine (Eshel- man) Baker. His grandfather, Frederick Baker, Sr., married Elizabeth Kinsey. They had five sons and three daughters. The mother of Henry Baker was born April 12, 1794, and died January 19, 1852. His father was born October 22, 1893. They had nine children : Elizabeth, born Novem- ber 9. 1817; Henry; Isaac, February 1, 1821; John, January 15, 1824; Rudolph, January 16, 1826; Jacob, May 6, 1828; David, September 8, 1830 ; Frederick, April DAUPHIN COUNTY. 875 2, 1S34; Catherine, May 27, 1S39. The sec- ond wife of Frederick Baker. Jr., was Mary Flory, to win nn he was married March 29, 1853. Their children are, Mary, born March 5, 185-4, and Joseph, December 12, 1856. Henry Baker attended private schools in Londonderry township. When a boy lie also assisted bis father in weaving and farm work. He remained with his father until he was twenty-eight, and then began farm- ing on his own account, having rented a farm in West Hanover township. For five years he worked on rented farms and in 1S53 removed to his present homestead, which he has cultivated since that date. Mr. Baker was married, December 9,1847, to Anna Mary, daughter of John and Mollie (Paynter) Foreman. The}' have three chil- dren : Rudolph, born December 10, 1850, died August 14. 1852 ; Mary Ann, born Janu- ary 9, 1846, wife of James L. Brown, who died April 14, 1873 ; she afterwards married J. W. Wade ; David, born January 11, 1862, married July 25, 1886, to Annie M. Lehman, daughter of John and Mary Ann (Reese) Lehman: they have five children: Mary Alice, born January 20, 1887 ; Charles An- derson, August 30, 188S ; Elizabeth Agnes, January 6, 1891 ; Sarah Adeline, January 5, 1893 ; and James Albert, January 14, 1896. Mr. Baker is a Republican. He w T as an old line Whig, and cast his first vote for President for William Henry Harrison. The family attend the German Baptist church. The parents of Mrs. Baker are both de- ceased. Her father died aged about seventy- five. They had a family of five daughters ami four sons. Cokbett, Joseph F., in the earlier and more active part of his business career, was a contractor and builder; he spent the latter part of his life as a retired capitalist. He was born in Fishing Creek Valley, Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county. Pa., Jan- uary 23, 1819; son of Joseph and Jane (Foulk) Corbett. His opportunities for secur- ing an education were slender, being only such as the schools of his native township afforded ; and of these he could make but a limited use, as he began at a very early agi to earn his own living. lie soon embarked in contracting and building on his own ac- count. Mr. Corbett was successful in his work from the outset, and soon became well known and prosperous. He obtained the contracts for some of the largest bridges in Dauphin county, and superintended their construction; and in every important struc- ture completed under his supervision he has left an abiding monument of his mechanical skill and commercial fidelity. By his activity and success in contracting and building he accumulated means which enabled him to become interested in other branches of business. He soon found that his mechanical talent was fully equalled by his financial ability, and he became con- nected with a number of the financial insti- tutions of the county, among which may be mentioned : The Lykens National Bank, now the First National Bank of Millersburg, in which he served as director, and of which he was one of the organizers, and largely Instru- mental in its establishment; the Lykens National Bank of Lykens, in which also he was for years a director, having been active and influential in its organization: and the Merchants' National Bank at Harrisbuig, in which he served for many years as a director. Mechanical enterprises were no less invit- ing to Mr. Corbett than financial ones. He was largely interested in the Harrisburg < 'ar Works, and was a stockholder and director of the Axle Works at Millersburg. Although he began life without the assistance of influ- ential friends or material inheritance, rely- ing upon his own resources and employing only honorable means and measures. Mr. Corbett achieved an enviable success, com- ing to be recognized as one of the most reli- able and efficient business men of the county, and enjoying the confidence and esteem of men in all circles. Mr. Corbett was married. August 29. 1846, to Margaret Tindall. They had five chil- dren, four of whom are deceased: Emma Virginia, born March 31, 1854, died January 26. 186(1; Maggie Florien, born January 23, 1856, died Julv 20, 1873 ; William Eenry Harrison. bom'May 23, L847,died March 25, 1874: Charles J., born November 22, 184S, died June 28, L879; he married Emma C. Berick, and they had one son. Charles J. The widow married G. C. Wright, and they had three children. The surviving child of Mr. Corbett is Viola Estelle, born December 15, L850, married Daniel C. Hamilton, of Pittsburgh. Pa.; they have six children, two of whom, frank and Joseph, are deceased : 876 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA their living children are: Harry C, Bessie, Eben C, and Nathan McDowell. Mr. Ham- ilton died and Mrs. Hamilton was married to Mr. F. C. Gore. Mrs. Joseph F. Corbett died January 23, 1864. The second mar- riage of Mr. Corbett occurred August 28, 1806, in which he was united to Elizabeth Martin, widow of Perry Martin, 'who died July 21, 1863. Mrs. Corbett is still living ; she is a daughter of Charles and Mary (Gorgas) Gleim, of Lebanon county, Pa.; her parents had six children : Joseph, George, Christiana, Maria, Charles, and Elizabeth, Mrs. Corbett, born August 31, 1S20. Sponsler, John, farmer, deceased, was born on the old homestead in Clark's Valley, Dauphin county, Pa., March 21, 1814; son of John and Susanna (Kinter) Sponsler. An- drew Sponsler, his grandfather, emigrated from Germany, and settled in Clark's Vallej', near the site of the homestead. John Spons- ler (1), was born December 28, 1783. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He had six children: Andrew, married Anna Sweigei't ; Isaac, died in early life ; Hemy, married Katie Miller ; Elizabeth, married Henry Ri- neard ; and George, married Barbara Bow- man, had two children, Samuel and Albert. John Sponsler (2), was educated in the subscription schools of his native township. He remained at home, and worked with his father on the farm from boyhood to early manhood. Mr. Sponsler was married, December 26, 1837, to Julia, daughter of John Etter and Elizabeth (Shelly) Etter, born March 16, 1810. They had six children : Calvin B., born October 5, 1838 ; James K., April 29, 1840 ; Marv J., May 24, 1841 ; Isaac E., born April 13, '1846, died November 8, 1860; William, born October 7, 1847, and one who died in infancy. After his marriage Mr. Sponsler remained on the home farm and cultivated it for six years. In 1843 he bought from Henry M. Bayard a tract of land containing 135 acres, which he cleared, and on which he made many valuable improvements, building a substantial barn in 1866, and in 1874 erected the stone mansion which- is the spacious and elegant home of the family. Mr. Sponsler was an enterprising and prosperous man. In all relations of life his conduct was emi- nently correct, and Avon for him the confi- dence and esteem of his neighbors. His politics were Democratic. In matters of faith and religious life he held with the Lutheran church. Mr. Sponsler died March 4, 1895, and his wife July 25, 1871.' Calvin B. Sponsler, son of John Sponsler (2), was married to Edna Belle Lyons, and now resides in Pittsburgh. He learned the blacksmith's trade with Leonard Poffen- berger, at Dauphin, Pa., and afterwards be- came engaged with the Keystone Bridge Company, of Pittsburgh, of whose forging department he has been for twenty-five years foreman, and still holds that position. James K. Sponsler, another son, married Susan P. Milliken ; the}' have one daughter, Cora. He also learned his trade with Mr. Poffen- berger, and worked at a number of places. He conducted business on his own account at Goshen, Ind., for four years, after which he served different firms in the capacity of salesman and steel inspector, being thus en- gaged for about fourteen years. His wife died June 11, 1881. William Sponsler, a third son, is at present employed at the shops of the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Com- panj r , at Harrisburg. He married Sarah E. Straw ; they have one son, John C. Kendig, Daniel, was born at Sunbury, Pa., March 16, 1802 ; son of John and Eliza- beth (Hill) Kendig. A sketch of his father and grandfather appears in this volume. He went to Middletown, Pa., when quite young, and served an apprenticeship to his brother Martin at the saddlery and harness trade. Subsequently he was partner with his brother in the lumber business, and in connection with Judge Murray they built a saw mill at the mouth of the Swatara and established a large trade. In 1862 Mr. Kendig was ap- pointed assessor of internal revenue for the district, and held the office until removed by President Johnson. He was at one time a candidate for sheriff but was defeated. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church, and a gentleman of great personal worth. He died" December 31, 1876, at Middletown. Mr. Kendig was twice married. Zimmerman, Valentine, youngest son of Henry and Barbara (Greiner) Zimmerman, was born May 19, 1829, in the old stone springhouse on the Kerr estate in Dauphin county. When he was ten years of age his father died, leaving the care of the farm upon the shoulders of 'his mother and his DAUPHIN COUNTY. S77 elder brothers. He attended pay school in Churchville, in the Old Neidich meeting- house, now occupied by the United Brethren church; and also attended school in High- spire at what was called the "Academy," located where the recent Wilson Distillery stands, and then taught for many years by Henry Stoner. He assisted his older brother Henry during the years of his minority to farm the home place, until near the time of attaining his majority, when he and his mother moved back to the forty-acre tract, adjoining where his father lived, before moving on the Kerr estate. Here they erected a new brick house in 1849, and in the following year they erected a frame bank barn which was burned to the ground in June, 1884. The mother's dower interest in the Kerr estate was also set apart at this time, swelling the tract to about seventy acres, to which seventeen acres were later added from the Neidich estate, making it a valuable tract of about eighty-eight acres. In 1856 he married Barbara S. Felty, of Linglestown, Dauphin county, and bought this tract from the estate. In the spring of 1849 he and his mother undertook an over- land journey to Columbus, Ohio, with a spirited horse and a characteristic chaise of that day. The railroads had not then yet been built over the mountains, and did not extend farther west than Pittsburgh. In their journey they followed the stage line route through Chambersburg and Bedford county, stopping en route at the various public inns of that day. That trip consumed some- thing over two weeks, which is now easily covered in about eighteen hours. He often related of the struggle in Dauphin county to adopt the free school system. At that time the polling place for Lower Swatara township was at Portsmouth, known as the " point " now where the borough of Middle- town stands; and that when the election was to be held in the spring, a snowstorm and blizzard so drifted the country roads that many of the farmers who were opposed to the measure could not cast their vote, and so free schools won the day. lie in every way corroborated the many descrip- tions of the primitive schoolhouse furniture, and the district schoolmaster training, so characteristic of that early day. The " rule of three" was then the scholar's highest am- bition, and the geographies represented <>hio as the far West. For many years lie farmed a tract of about sixty acres of land known as the " White House Farm," and owned by Mary Stoner, until in 1880, when he purchased" a large tract of about one hundred and twenty- eight acres, known as the Heisy estate, in Conewago township, Dauphin county. In 1895 he sold the farm adjoining the Kerr estate to his nephew, Sol. Zimmerman, and the following spring moved to New Benton, a suburb of Steelton. His reputa- tion as a farmer was always of the highest order. He was highly esteemed as a citizen by all who knew him. For many years he was one of the super- visors of his township and held minor offices of trust. He first was a member of the United Brethren church, but later affiliated himself with the Church of God, of which his wife is a zealous member. In politics lie probably inherited his father's Democratic faith, but was in no sense a partisan, but has frequently voted the Republican ticket, and was especially independent of party lines in local elec- tions. Bell, Samuel, farmer, was born on the homestead, July 1, 1831, and is a son of James and Martha (Irwin) Bell, the latter being a daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Freeburn) Irwin. The great-grandfather, John Bell, settled in Middle Paxton town- ship. The father died in September, 1862, at the age of seventy-two years, and the mother at the age of eighty years. They had a family of seven children : William, deceased ; John, deceased ; Isaac, Catharine, Samuel, Mary, and James. Mrs. Bell's father, Isaac Bell, was born February 6, 1803, and died January 25, 1S73, and her mother, Jane Sprout, was born August 8, 1S15, and died April 13, 1843. The children are: Mary Jane, deceased ; Clarissa, James, Louisa, and one who died in infancy. Samuel attended school in the old Stony Creek school house during the winter and assisted his father on the farm in the sum- mer. When twenty-one years of age lie was employed by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company, for which lie continued to work at intervals for ten years. He and his brother Isaac then bought the old Bell farm, formerly owned by their grandfather, James Bell. After living there eight years Samuel moved to the homestead, where he now resides. After his father's death, in 1862, the estate was divided into six tracts. 878 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA He married Miss Louisa A. Bell, daughter of Isaac Bell, a native of Dauphin county, March 17, 1856. Their children are: Irwin G., born September 27, 1857 ; Charles S., born February 23, 1861 ; Lawrence M., born March 28, 1864; Samuel J., born August 25, 1867 ; Clara J., born July 22, 1870 ; Anna L, born August 10, 1874; and Mary C., born September 25, 1878. In politics Mr. Bell is a Democrat, and served as tax collector, as- sessor, and six consecutive terms as super- visor. The family attend the Presbyterian church. Baker, Jacob, Sr., farmer, Fort Hunter, was born in Conewago township, May 6,1828, and is a son of Frederick and Catharine (Eshelman) Baker. The father, a weaver by occupation, learned his trade in Elizabeth- town, Lancaster county, but spent the last part of his life fanning in Middle Paxton township. By his first wife he had these children: Betsy, Henry, Isaac, John, Rudolph, Jacob, David, Frederick, and Katie; and by his second wife: Mary and Joseph. Mrs. Baker's parents are both deceased and had a family of nine children. Jacob first attended the subscription schools and later the public schools of his district. At the age of eighteen he began to learn the trade of shoemaking with Elijah Wise, at Harrisburg. He con- tinued in this occupation for ten years. In 1856 he pui'chased the present homestead from his father's estate and engaged in farm • ing, which he still follows. He was married, August 15, 1850, to Miss Susan Straw, daugh- ter of Frederick and Catharine (Kipple) Straw. Their children are: Sarah Adaline, born March 6, 1852, wife gf Solomon Felty; Valen- tine, born March 21, 1856 ; Anna Mira, born August 10, 1861, wife of Jacob Livingston ; Charles William, born September 1, 1865. Mrs. Baker died January 31, 1889. In poli- tics he is a Republican and has served as su- pervisor. The family attend the Evangeli- cal church. Cofrode, William R., iron moulder, was born in Lancaster count} 7 , Pa., December 22, 1822, and died October 25, 1893. The parents had a large family, of which Jacob, David, William R., and Jessee were mem- bers. Mrs. Cofrode's father died in June, 1877, and the mother March 8, 1877. Their children are: Lucy Ann, deceased.; Tobias, deceased ; Zachariah, deceased ; Mary, born August 4, 1833 ; Isaac ; Ellen, widow of John Minberger, and Catharine, widow of Jacob Bogner. William R. received his education in the schools of his native county. At an early age he learned the trade of iron moulder at Wilmington, Del., and worked at it in that place and subsequently in Dau- phin Car Works. In 1856 he moved to Berrysburg, and on January 25, 1865, en- listed in company G, Fifty-fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, George H. Miller being his captain. After receiving an hon- orable discharge at Petersburg, Va., August 30, 1865, he again worked for the Dauphin Car Company, and continued with it until 1887. He was married, March 20, 1856, to Miss Mary Garman, daughter of Casper and Elizabeth (Bognn) Garman. Their five children are: Parker L., born June 23, 1857; Birn T., born October 11, 1858; Cora S., born January 10, 1865 ; Effie E., born March 10, 1868, and Mary E., born August 24, 1874, married March 15, 1894, to Charles H. Web- ber, who has two children, Birn C, born June 30, 1894, and Roy R., born October 12, 1895. In politics he was a Republican, and the family attend the Evangelical church. Denison, George R., farmer, Dauphin Pa., was born in Wheeling, W. Va., and is a son of Horatio W. and Jane Chambers (Drips) Denison. The grandfather, Hugh Deni- son, conducted a large hotel at Juniata Cross- ing in Bedford county and also operated a ferry at the same place. He was born Sep- tember 12, 1782. His famihy consisted of these children : Jane, Bartly, Horatio, Re- becca, Mary, and Agnes Amanda ; all are deceased. His wife, Mary, was born April 12, 1784, and died July 28, while he died February 13, 1819. The maternal grand- father was Benjamin Chambers, the founder of Chambersburg. Mr. Chambers was the first white settler in Franklin county, locat- ing there about 1726. The father died July 28, 1875, and the mother on November 11, 1861. Their children were: Margaret J., George R., Mary R., and William D. George R. came to Loudon, Pa., with his parents when but one year of age. His education was received in the schools of his native place. April 1, 1862, the family moved to Dauphin county and located on the present homestead in Middle Paxton township. George has resided on the farm up to the present time. He was married, February 17, 1885, to Elizabeth (Kinter) Denison, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca (Boam) Kin- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 879 ter. Their children are: Rebecca K., Mary Jane, William D., Esther, and George R. In politics Mr. Denison is a Republican and the family attend the Presbyterian church. DeWalt, Ferdinand, farmer, was born in South Manheim township, Schuylkill countv, March 1, 1832, and is a son of Abra- ham and Elizabeth (Rheim) DeWalt. The parents died September, 1850, only one day apart. Their family consisted of eight chil- dren: Edward, Lydia, Clara, Leah, Ferdi- nand, Susan, Louisa, and Levina. Mrs. De- Walt's parents are also deceased and had a family of nine children : Susan, Thomas, John, Maria, Rachel, Sarah Ann, Daniel, and William, also one who died in infancy. Ferdinand received his education in the public schools until he was sixteen years of age and then attended a private school at- tached to the Lutheran church. From eighteen to twenty he was engaged at the trade of shoemaking, and in 1853 entered the service of the Philadelphia and Harris- burg Railroad Company. In 1862 he was made roadway foreman and held the posi- tion until it was abolished when the com- pany was re-organized. He was then sec- tion foreman until he was compelled to quit work, in 1895. on account of ill health. He was married, September 17, 1853, to Sarah Ann Luckins, daughter of William and Margaret (Bingman) Luckins, who was born August 18, 183G, near Read- ing, Berks county, Pa. Their children are: Joseph, Clara, Elizabeth, all deceased ; and Augustus, born March 21, 1855; John, born December 17, 1S56; Margaret, born March 13, 1858; Sarah, born March 17, 1S60 ; Elijah, born April 8, 1863 ; Katie, born De- cember 29, 18"69; Charles, born July 22, 1S72 ; Frederick, born January 21, 1874; Victor, born May 6, 1877; and Leroy, born August 23, 1879; also one child who died in infancy. A Democrat in politics Mr. De- Walt lias served as school director and is a member of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Relief Association, and of Lodge No. 621, I. 0. 0. F. He and his family at- tend the Lutheran church. was born October 9, 1816. Their children were: Margaret Ann, John, Hannah, Cathe- rine, all deceased; and Michael, William, Jacob, and Benjamin. Michael, during the late war, was enlisted at Millersburg in the Union army. Mrs. Fetterhoff's father was born June 23, 1803, and died December 7, 1868, while her mother was born May 30, 1804, and died May 29, 1860. Their family consisted of seven children : Susan, Eliza- beth, Catharine, Jacob, Mary Ann, Amanda, and Sarah Jane. William received his education in the public schools of his district up until he was seventeen years of age. He worked on the farm until the age of twenty, when he served an apprenticeship of two years at the trade of mason. Then worked as journeyman for one year, after which he engaged in farming in Halifax township for himself, and con- tinued there three years. In 1875 he moved to Middle Paxton on his present homestead, and has since been engaged in farming. He was married, December 23, 1869, to Miss Amanda (Tyson) Fetterhoff, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Shultz) Tyson. Their children are: William B., born February 15, 1872, and died November 4, 1881: Isaac E., born December 1, 1877, and died Novem- ber 7, 1881 ; Estella M., born March 10, 1876, and died November 25, 1881 ; Jacob E., born August 15, 1870; John M., born May 15, 1S94, and one who died in infancy. In politics Mr. Fetterhoff is a Democrat, and has served as assessor in Middle Paxton township. The family attend the Evangel- ical church. Fetterhoff, William, farmer, was born in Powell's Valley, Halifax township, Octo- ber 30, 1845, and is a son of Jacob and Car- oline (Unger) Fetterhoff. The father was born December 14, 1812, and died November 18, 1805, being survived by his wife, who Fertig, John K., farmer, was born on the old homestead, in Middle Paxton township, February 16, 1843, and is a son of John and Catharine (Kinter) Fertig. The grandfather, Peter Fertig, was born January 21, 1774, and died at the age of seventy-five years. He was married to Miss Mary Kline, by whom he had five children: Rachael, John, Eliza- beth, Sarah, and Julia Ann. The father died in the autumn of 1848, being accidentally in- jured at the old homestead, and the mother's death occurred February 22, 1843. Their children were: John K. and James. The father of Mrs. Fertig was horn April 17, 1835, and died March 7,1872: the mother died in 18S9. They had six children : Joseph H, deceased, William Luther. Lewis, Margaret S. Daniel II., an. I Elizabeth. John K. attended the suhscription schools 880 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA until he was nine years of age, when he be- came a student in the public schools of his native township, and continued until he was eighteen years of age. Being left without a mother when but six days old, he was reared by his grandmother, Elizabeth Kinter, in Stony Creek Valley. He studied for one term in the Loysville Academy, Perry county, Pa. After being engaged in farming for some years, he secured employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan} 7 , and soon received the appointment of car in- spector, at Altoona, which position he filled two years. He bought the old homestead in 1866, and engaged in farming until 1885, when he built his present home and retired from active work. He was married. Octo- ber 18, 1866, to Elizabeth C. Poffenberger. They have no children. In politics Mr. Fertig is a Republican, and has labored in- dustriously all his life, hence he enjoys the fruits of his earl} 7 efforts. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Fertig, John Q., farmer, was born on the old homestead near Dauphin, and is a son of Solomon and Rebecca Enterline Fertig. The father was born February 8, 1824, and died March 13, 1882. He was engaged in farm- ing all his life, and was married, January 23, 1851, to Miss Rebecca (Enterline) Fertig. Their children were: John Q., Elizabeth, William, Mary Ellen, deceased, Ida, and Estella. Mrs. Fertig's father died April 27, 1882, and her mother in November, 1892. They had a family of four children : Jairus, Christian B., Charles, and Mary R. John Q. received his education in the public schools of Dauphin county A and also attended Crit- tenden's Business College, Philadelphia. He first assisted his father on the farm, but in 1876 began farming on his own account in Crawford county, Pa. Here he purchased a farm in Cambridge township, on which he lived eight years. In August, 1885, he bought his father's homestead near Dau- phin, and has resided there since that time. He was married, June 22, 1875, to Miss Mary R. Kinter, daughter of Henry and Eliza- beth (Blyton) Kinter. Their children are : Virginia, deceased ; Nellie, deceased ; Robert, F., deceased ; Elsie Fidelia, born August 7, 1879 ; Charles R., born August 4, 1883, and Mary, born October 4, 1894. In politics Mr. Fertig is a Democrat and has served for three successive terms as auditor. The family attend the Lutheran church. Greenawalt, Phillip B., station agent, Dauphin, Pa., was born in Lebanon, May, 1825. He is a son of John and Mary Ann Brown, daughter of Luke and Mary Brown. The father was a merchant in Lebanon, Pa., and is now deceased. By his first marriage he had these children: Elizabeth, Margaret, Rebecca, and Edwin Everett ; and by his second marriage he had four children : Phillip, Henry, John, and Sarah. Phillip B. attended the subscription schools in Leb- anon and when public schools were estab- lished attended school at Lancaster city. Next he went to Harrisburg schools and fin- ished his education at the academy in Lititz, Lancaster county. He soon went to Phila- delphia and began to learn the trade of cabi- net making. After remaining there two years he came home and was in the mercantile business for ten years with his brother Henry. In 1863 he secured a position as clerk in the station for the Northern Central railroad and the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company. On January 1, 1891, he was ap- pointed agent at Dauphin for the Philadel- delphia and Reading railroad and retains the position to the present time. He mar- ried, first, Miss Dorcas Stackpole March 20, 1849. She is a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Stackpole, and they had a family of three children : John R., Thomas S., and Dorear, who died in infancy. Mrs. Green- await died March 22, 1853. He was mar- ried, secondly, April 10, 1858, to Susan Mil- ler, by whom he had two children: Charles F., and Edmund, deceased. The wife died March 8, 1857. He married, thirdly, on January 6, 1859, Sarah F. Steel, daughter of Davis and Pattalina Clark. Their children are: Bertha Regina, deceased ; Alice Clark, deceased ; William Clark, Phillip Herbert, and Mary. Mr. Greenawalt is a Republican, and the family are members of the Presby- terian church. Heck, Dr. Lewis, was born in Franklin county. Pa., in 1810, and was the son of John Heck. He died in August, 1890, and his wife in January, 1894. Lewis received his primary education in a private school in Cumberland county, and continued there until he was eighteen years of age, when he began to read medicine with Dr. William Rankin, atShippensburg, Pa. When twenty years old he entered Jefferson Medical Col- lege, at Philadelphia, and graduated from that institution at the age of twenty-two DAUPHIN COUNTY. 383 with honor. He first located in Buffalo, Perry county, and then in Fort Hunter, Dauphin county, where he practiced his profession up to 1855. In 1843 he became interested in the lumber business, and pur- chased the extensive saw mill plant built by Robert Dempsey, it being one of the first mills erected on the Susquehanna river north of Harrisburg. He conducted a large and profitable business up to 1S70, when his son, J. Lewis Heck, succeeded him. In 1852 or 1853 he purchased theEmaline furnace, two miles above Dauphin, and rebuilt the fur- nace in 1854, when it became known as the Georgianna furnace. Here he burned char- coal for twelve years, when he changed it to an anthracite furnace and leased the plant. He was also largely identified with farming interests. He married, June, 1S39, Miss Caroline C. (Wright) Heck, of Lancaster city. Their children are: Alice C, de- ceased ; Edward W., deceased ; Albert H, deceased ; Emma A., deceased ; George W., Mary Anna, and J. Lewis. A Democrat in politics, be served as school director, and was sent to the State Assembly by a large majority. The family attend the Presbyte- rian church. Jones, J. Challis, miller and flour manu- facturer, Dauphin, was born at Dawley, Shropshire, England, July 8, 18G4, and is a son of John and Amelia (Bailey) Jones. The father and mother are. both deceased, the latter dying November 27, 1867. They had a family of six children : Frances Mary, Henry James, Ruth Susanna, J. Challis, William Thomas, and Charles Samuel. The father of Mrs. Jones passed away February 22, 1893, aged sixty-two years, and is sur- vived by his wife. Their children are: Agnes Fraser, Theodora Caroline, and Charles Stewart. The father was county judge of Welland county, Ont., having been ap- pointed for life by the Crown. He was a man of sterling integrity and highly esteemed by his many friends and neighbors. J. Challis received his education in his native country until 1S7S, when be moved with his parents to Canada, and located in Huron county, where he completed his edu- cational training in the high school at Wingham. He then went to Thorold, Wel- land county, and begaD to learn the trade of milling with his uncle James and Sir W. P. I lowland, K. ('. 15., with whom he remained three years. He engaged in the milling 56 business for himself in 1886, at Thorold, Wel- land county, Ontario Province, and con- tinued there until 1S8S. when lie moved to Dauphin and rented the " Robinson Mills." After operating them for two years he pur- chased the extensive milling plant and his present homestead. He was married, at Thorold, May 5, 1892, to Theodora Caroline (Baxter) Jones, daughter of George and Car- oline (Low) Baxter. He succeeded A. B. Wagner as school director and is a member of the Court Crescent, No. 128, A. 0. of F., Thorold, Welland county, Ontario, Canada. Politically he is liberal, voting for the fittest candidates. He and his family are members of the Episcopalian church. Kennedy, Bailey, farmer, was born in Middle Paxton township, December 25, 1826, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Brown) Kennedy. The parents of Mr. Kennedy are both deceased, the father dying at the age of sixty-five years and the mother when she was eighty-one years of age. Their children are: John, George, Margaret, James, William, Bailey, David, Thomas, Joseph, Ambrose, and Catharine. Mrs. Kennedy's parents are also deceased, and had a family of four chil- dren : John, Caroline, Barbara, and Daniel. Bailey received his education in the pub- lic schools of his native place. When twenty- three years of age he served with an engineer corps, assisting in the construction of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna railroad. In 1850 he managed his father's farm and in 1851 he and his brother William furnished wood to the railroad. He next worked on the Lebanon Valley Railroad with the engi- neer corps and then engaged in fanning on the homestead, which he purchased in Sep- tember, 1882, and where he now resides. His parents were natives of Cumberland county, and the father, upon his removal to Dauphin, operated the old flour mill then owned by Judge Green. A brother Jai having drowned at the mouth of Stony ( 'reek, his mother became anxious for the safety .>!' the children, and they moved to Middle Pax- ton township. His father served in the war of 1812. Bailey was married, June 8, 1851, to Miss Barbara Ann (Seltzer) Kennedy by the Rev. ( '. !•'. Stoever. They have fourteen children, and all but three are living: Eliza- betb Jane, born July -. lSi;2; Barbara, 884 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA born March 7, 1864 ; George G., born May 3, 1865; Thomas F., born October 20, 1866; Caroline Ida, born January 13, 1868; Harry, born February 28, 1872; Alice P., born March 8, 1873 ; Stewart and Alice, both deceased, and one child unnamed, who died in infancy. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Kennedy has served as jury commissioner and school di- rector. The family attend the Church of God. Kinter, Isaac, farmer, was born in Sus- quehanna township, on the Elder farm, No- vember 17, 1825. and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Kinter. The maternal grandfather was Hugh Boden, a native of Ireland, who came to this country in 1763. Tbe parents of Mr. Kinter are both dead, the father dying February 16, 1833, and the mother October 25, 1865. They were mar- ried November 7, 1809, and their children were: Peter, John, Catharine, George, Samuel, Isaac, and Elizabeth, all of whom have died except Isaac and Samuel. The parents of Mrs. Kinter are also deceased. Her father, John Boden, was one of two twins; the other, Andrew, once served in Congress, The father was an attorney at Carlisle, Pa., and was appointed president judge of the district comprising Perry and Cumberland counties, but died very suddenly before his commission arrived. He was married, No- vember 25, 1811, to Miss Jane Boden. Their children are : Sarah, Clarissa Mary, Jane Elizabeth, Robert Clark, Hugh, Catharine Elvina and John C. The mother died Sep- tember 5, 1828, and Mr. Boden married, secondly, September 1, 1830, Miss Agnes Irwin. Their children are: Rececca J. and William Andrew. His wife dying March 13, 1836, Mr. Boden married, as his third wife, Miss Elizabeth Logue, on June 16, 1841. She died January 4, 1848. Isaac received his education in the schools of his native place and those of Middle Paxton township, until he was eighteen years of age, when he went to York county and was engaged in hauling ore from that place to Harrisburg to be used in the manu- facture of rails. After being thus engaged for about seven years he returned to the old homestead and began farming for himself and has continued there to the present time. He married, December 15, 1852, Rebecca (Boden) Kinter, daughter of John C. and Irwin Boden. They have a family of twelve children : Samuel, George, William A., Elizabeth, Esther, Marshall, Catharine El- vina, Isaac, Sarah Virginia, Rebecca Agnes, Mary Jane, John B. and Edwin, both de- ceased. In politics Mr. Kinter is a Demo- crat and has filled various township offices, among them being president of the school board. The family attend the Presbyterian church. McCarty, Jesse, farmer, was born at Dauphin, Dauphin county, August 2, 1830, and is a son of Jesse and Mary (Walker) McCarty. The first of the McCarty family to settle in this country were three brothers, one of whom was familiarly called " Big Dan," who came from Scotland. The father was born at Carlisle, Pa., and moved to Dau- phin county in 1829 and located at Dauphin, where he engaged in tanning. He was an industrious worker, a good citizen and earn- est Christian man. He died in May, 1857, and his wife in July, 1872. They had a family of nine children : Martin ; William ; John; David; Ann, wife of Isaac Williams; Mary, wife of Joseph Gallagher; William Henry, all deceased ; and Jesse and Joseph, who survive. The father of Mrs. McCarty, who was of German descent, was engaged in the blacksmith business at Dauphin. He died November 29, 1874, and his wife sur- vives him. They had one child, Mrs. Mc- Carty. Jesse received his education in the public schools of Dauphin. He spent some years at work on the canal and later built and be- came the owner of boats and engaged in freighting lumber and coal to Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York, continuing that occupation up to 1879. In 1863 he and his two brothers, William and Joseph, bought the present homestead, where he has resided up to the present time, and which, by con- stant and faithful work, he has brought up to its present standard of excellence. He married, at Dauphin, June 11, 1867, Miss Mary J. Novinger, daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Fertig) Novinger. Their only child is George L., born July 29, 1868. Mr. Mc- Carty assisted in removing the Sunday- school library from the Old Cemetery church library to Dauphin. He is a self-made man and is well known for his honesty and gen- erous hospitalit}'. In politics he is a Demo- crat and has served as school director and as assistant assessor. The family attend the Presbyterian church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 885 Minsker, Moses, farmer and blacksmith, was born in Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, April 1,1837, and is a son of Lud- wig and Henrietta (Keen) Minsker. For two generations the Minsker family have lived in the locality where Moses was born. The father was born in 1799, and had a family of ten children. They are : Benjamin ; Solo- mon ; John ; Moses; Mary, deceased ; Aaron, deceased; Sarah, deceased ; Catharine, Har- riet, and Rachel. The parents of Mrs. Mins- ker are both deceased, and had a family of six children: Rebecca, John, Mary Ann, Edward, James, and George. Moses received his education in the public schools of his native place until he was seven- teen years of age, and then assisted his father on the farm until the latter's death in 1857. He then was engaged in various occupations until 1871, when he began working for Henry M. Bayard & Co., with whom he re- mained seven years. He then located on his present place and erected a new house, black- smith shop and other buildings, and has continued to reside there to the present time. He was married, December 5, 1863, to Miss Mary Ann (Forney) Minsker. Their chil- dren are: Catharine, born May 29, 1877, and died September 6, 1878; William, born August 21, 1SG4 ; Susan E., born February 3,1866; John, born August 8,1867; Eliza Ann, born April 14, 1870; Mary Rebecca, born January 15, 1873; Hanna Alice, born January 20, 1875; Sarah Jane, born Septem- ber 12, 1879, and Moses, born October 2, 1882. Mrs. Minsker passed away November 13, 1893. She was a consistent Christian, a devoted wife and fond and indulgent mother, whose loss was felt by all who knew her. Mr. Minsker is a self-made man, and by his en- terprise and perseverance has accumulated a competency sufficient to enable him to spend comfortably his remaining life. In politics lie is a Democrat, and the family attend the Evangelical church. Sponseer, Samuel B., farmer, was born on the old homestead in Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, December 5, 1854. He is a son of George and Barbara (Bow- man) Sponsler. The father was born Octo- ber 30, 1821, and died June 6, 1894, while the mother was born June 18, 182ii, ami died August 8, 1872. They were married, De- cember 20, 1853, by the Rev. 0. F. Stover, of Harrisburg, and their children are: Samuel B. and Albert L. The father served as school director and as assessor. Samuel B. received his education in the public schools of his native township. He assisted on his father's farm until the latter's death, in 1894. He has served as telegrapher for several years under J. S. Fraim, of Dauphin, but was compelled to give up his position on ac- count of his mother's illness and death. He has been school director and auditor for his township. In politics he is a Democrat and attends the Lutheran church. Sponsler, Albert L., farmer, was born in Clark's Valley, Middle Paxton township, April 10, 1858. He is a son of George and Barbara (Bowman) Sponsler. Albert L. re- ceived his education in the public schools of Middle Paxton township, and then worked on his father's farm. In politics he is a Democrat and attends the Lutheran church. Bogner, Riley, farmer, was born on the old homestead, in Middle Paxton township, April 10, 1856, and is a son of Samuel and Anna Marin Bogner. The ancestors of the Bogner family were among the first settlers of Clark's Valley. Tobias, whose only pos- sessions were his rifle, axe and knapsack, located near the mouth of Clark's creek. His son, Jacob Bogner, was the father of Isaac and of Mrs. Anna Maria Bogner, the mother of Riley. Tobias and his son Jacob, who was but sixteen years old, served in the Revolutionary war. The grandfather Bog- ner died November 22, 1874, and his wife survives. They had only one child. The mother of Riley died July 21, 1871, and the father survives. Riley was their only child, and received his education in the public schools, and beginning farm work with his grandfather he has followed that occupa- tion all his life. In 1880 he moved to the old homestead. He was married, June 10, 1879, to Elizabeth, daughter of Elias and Anna Mary (Schaffer) Fertig, and is the lather of two children: Anna Maria and Isaac Fertig. The parents of Mrs. Bogner had these children : Elizabeth ; Milton : Maria, wife of John Kinter; Mary, wife of Dr. A. C. Coble, and Laura, wife of John DeWalt. In politics Mr. Bogner is a Demo- crat, and has served as assessor and as audi- tor in his native township. The family at- tend the Lutheran church. 886 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA LYKENS TOWNSHIP. Gise, Joseph D., farmer and stockman, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 27, 1834. His grand- father, Nicholas Gise, was a native of Lehigh county, Pa., and a carpenter. He married in Lehigh county, and had a family of five sons and three daughters. Among the sons of Nicholas Gise, was Benjamin, father of Joseph D. Gise. He was a farmer in Lehigh county, where he was born and spent his early life. While still a young man he removed to Dauphin county, locating in Lykens township, on a farm of eighty acres, which he greatly improved, and on which, besides farming, he made a business of raising live stock. Benjamin Gise was married, in Lykens township, to Rebecca Umholtz, born in Lykens township, December 25, 1810. They had ten children : Joseph D.; John B., at Gratz ; Mary A., wife of Jacob Shiro, of Gratz ; Sarah A., wife of B. J. Evitts, postmaster at Gratz; Amanda, wife of J. W. Hoffman, farmer, Lykens town- ship; Edward, Jacob, Henry, and Daniel, deceased, and two children who died in in- fancy. Mr. Gise died at Gratz in 1885. He was a Republican, and served as supervisor of roads. In all religious matters he took a deep interest, and was an active member of the Evangelical church, serving as deacon, elder and class leader, also as a local preacher. He was a prominent and very useful citizen, and an upright and devout Christian. Joseph D.Gise attended subscription schools and was for one year in the public school of the township ; he was also for two terms a pupil in the New Berlin Academy, Union county, Pa. He began to work on the farm in early boyhood, and was employed there until he was twenty-three years old. Dur- ing the latter part of this time he taught school for two terms. For fourteen years after leaving home he worked as a farm hand in summer and taught in the town- ship schools during the winter months. Throughout all that time he diligently pur- sued a course of private study and reading, with the view of acquiring a more liberal education. Under the administration of President Grant, Mr. Gise was appointed and commis- sioned in the Internal Revenue service as storekeeper and gauger of the Fourteenth Congressional district of Pennsylvania, and entered upon the duties of the office under an official bond of $20,000. He retained this position for seventeen years and per- formed its responsible duties with entire sat- isfaction to the Government and with the utmost credit to himself. After leaving the Government service Mr. Gise bought a farm of twenty acres in Lykens township, on which he made substantial improvements, building a fine dwelling house and barn, planting orchards, etc., and engaged in farm- ing and stock raising. Joseph D. Gise was married, at Berrys- burg, Pa., January 27, 1857, to Elizabeth E. Witmer, born in Uniontown, Pa., March 14, 1840; daughter of Benjamin Witmer, a tailor, of Uniontown. They have three children : Henry Day, professor in the high school, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., where he has been employed for eleven years, being a graduate in the class of 187S of the State Normal School, Millersville, Pa.; George W., attor- nej'-at-law, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., read law under Guy Farquhar, of Pottsville, Pa., and has a large practice ; Mary A., died young. Mr. Gise enlisted in the Union army at Harrisburg, May 25, 1862, in company I, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Penn- sylvania volunteers, Col. George B. Wiest- ling and Capt. Benjamin J. Evitts, and was mustered in as second lieutenant. He was discharged and mustered out August 5, 1864, having served on guard duty at Norfolk and Suffolk, Va., and at Gettysburg, Pa. Mr. Gise is a Republican; lie has held most of the township offices, and was twice elected justice of the peace, but declined to serve. He is a member of Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R., at Gratz, and has also belonged to the I. O. O. F., to K. of P., to S. P. K., and the Grangers ; he is interested in the Grange store at Gratz. He is a most worthy man, honored and esteemed in the commu- nity. Kissinger, Jacob, farmer and stockman, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 14, 1843. His grandfather, John Kissinger, was a na- tive of Lykens township, farmer, who lived and died in that township. He married Elizabeth Klinger, of Lykens A^allej 7 ; their children were: John, Jonas, Peter, Angeline, Susan, George, and Kate. George Kissinger, father of Jacob, was born in Lykens township in 1817, and edu- cated in the subscription schools of the township. His life was spent in farming. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 887 He owned a farm of sixty acres in Lykens township, which lie cultivated and improved, and on which he was engaged in .stuck rais- ing. He is still an active business man. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran church. George Kissinger was married in Schuylkill county, Pa., to Sarah Knerr, born in Berks county, Pa., in 1822. Their children were : John, in Northampton county, Pa.; Jacob ; Catherine, wife of Ben- jamin Hoffman; Jane, wife of Reuben Steeley, Lykens township ; Amos, farmer, Lykens township, and Amanda, died young. Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger still reside in the township. Mr. Kissinger took an active part in the Sunday-school — was teacher and treasurer for many years. Jacob Kissinger attended the Kissinger school house in the winter and worked on the farm during the summer. He con- tinued work at home until July 1, 1803, when he enlisted in what was called the " Home Guards," at Gratz, Pa. He was in company C, Thirty-sixth regiment of these militia troops, and served eight weeks at Gettys- burg. Being then discharged, he returned home and remained on the farm until Feb- ruary, 1864, when he re-enlisted at Gratz for three years in company K, Ninth Penn- sylvania cavalry, Col. Thomas J. Jordan and Capt. J. Frank Miller. He was in the Atlanta campaign, and went with Sherman to the sea, and remained with Sherman's army, participating in marches and battles, until the surrender of Johnson, having been in forty-two battles and skirmishes. At the close of the war Mr. Kissinger was honor- ably discharged from the service at Harris- burg, returned home, and for two years as- sisted his father in cultivating the home farm. After this he cultivated a rented farm of eighty-five acres until 1885; when he bought the farm he now owns and occupies for $8,U00. He has built upon it a dwelling costing $1,500, and made other important improvements. Besides farming, he carries on a stock and a dairy business. Jacob Kissinger was married, in Lykens township, in August, 1807, to Amanda Will- iard, born in Lykens township October 1, 1848, daughter of a farmer of that township, George Williard, and his wife, Lavinia (Deibler) Williard. Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger had eleven children : Harvey F., born No- vember 11, 1808, farmer, Lykens township; Mary, born February S, 1870, wife of Frank Hoffman, Lykens township; S. Katie, born June 9, 1872 ; Daniel, born January 10, 1874, farmer; Edmund O., born November9, 187';. at home; Ida, born January 9, 1878, died January 19, 1880; Dora E., born December 13, 1880; Annie, born September 21, 1882, died in 1891 ; Charles \V., born September 4, 1884; Jacob, born August 12, 1886; and Thomas H, born October 6, 1888. Mr. Kissinger is a member of Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R., was commander of the Post one year, and has officiated as chap- lain, vice-commander, and lieutenant vice- commander. He has also been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the Grange. He is a Republican ; has been four terms supervisor of roads and judge of elections, and has served in other township offices. Mr. Kissinger is also prom- inent in church affairs, being a member of the Reformed church at Gratz. He has been an elder for three years, and has represented the congregation at synods. He has served in all offices of the church, and is a diligent worker, and an honorable and influential citizen. Sitlinger, Isaac, farmer and stockman, was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., Septem- ber 15, 1833. George Sitlinger, his father, was born in Germany, and formerly spelled his name Zittlinger. He came to America when a young man and located in Schuyl- kill county, where he followed the occupation of harness making. He was a well educated man and taught subscription schools in the county, both English and German. He married Sarah Klinger, a native of Schuyl- kill county, by whom he had only one child, Isaac. He died in Schuylkill county. His politics were Democratic. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He was well known, genial and popular, enjoying the confidence and good will of his neigh- bors. Isaac Sitlinger was in his early youth in- structed by his father and also attended the subscription schools of the township. When quite young he came to Dauphin county, and found work as a farm hand in Lykens township until he was fifteen. At this age he began work as a coal miner, and was in the employ of the Lykens Coal Company for over forty years. He was a faithful and diligent worker, intent on earning a support for his family and accumulating money for business purposes, In 1874 Mr. Sitlinger bought a farm of BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA fifty-two acres in Lykens township on which he built a fine barn, costing over $1,000, and which he substantially improved in other ways; since that date he has been engaged in general farming. Isaac Sitlinger was married, in Lykens township, in 1852, to Maria Shade, born in Schuylkill county, June 23, 1834 ; daughter of Jacob Shade, a farmer, and Catharine (Klinger) Shade, his wife. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Sitlinger are : Sarah, wife of Benjamin Shadle, Washington township ; Jacob, a miner ; Clara, wife of Joseph Ras- patch, Wiconisco; George, farmer, Lykens township ; Alvin, farmer on the homestead ; Ida, wife of Uriah Daniels; Samuel, a miner; Elsie, housekeeper at home; Lettieand Mag- gie died young. Mrs. Sitlinger died Octo- ber 23, 1889. She was a devout member of the Reformed church, and was zealous and active in all church work. She was exem- plary as a wife and mother, a lovely Chris- tian woman. Mr. Sitlinger is a Republican. He was supervisor of roads for five years, and gave general satisfaction in office. He is one of the local party leaders, and is always active in political movements. He is a member of the Reformed church, and has been an elder for three years. He was formerly connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Sitlinger has an honorable record as a soldier in the late war. He enlisted at Harrisburg, in March, 1865, in company G, One Hundred and Third Pennsylvania volunteers, Capt. C. Harper and Colonel Lehman. He was detailed on guard duty at Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, and Roanoke Island, N. C. His enlistment was for three years, and he was mustered out at Newberne, N. O, at the close of the war. He returned home much broken in health, and was for one year an invalid The sight of his right eye is seriously impaired from exposure in the service. He is well worthy of a pension but as yet none has been granted to him. He is a substantial and reliable man, well liked by his neighbors. Ferree, Frank P., farmer and stockman, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 25, 1853. Isaac Ferree, his great-grandfather, was a native of France and a descendant of the Huguenots who were expelled from that country. He came to America and settled in Lancaster county, where he was a farmer and where he died. Isaac Ferree (2), grandfather of Frank P., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., and was also a farmer. He took part in the war of 1812. He came to Dauphin county and located in Lykens Valley and took up one thousand acres of timber land. He laid out the town of Lykens and was extensively inter- ested in farming and stock raising. He was much disturbed by Indian outbreaks and was repeatedly compelled to take up arms against the red warriors. He owned a pow- der mill at Lykens. He was an influential man, widely known and highly esteemed. He was an ardent Democrat. He held mem- bership in the Reformed church. He mar- ried in the township and was the father of ten children, among whom was George W., father of Frank P. Ferree. George Washington Ferree was born in Lykens Valley, Washington township, Dau- phin county, Pa., November 21, 1810. He attended the subscription schools of the township, grew up on his father's farm, and was for twenty-five years employed in the coal mines of Wiconisco. Later he bought a farm of thirty-three acres in Lykens town- ship, and during the remainder of his life was engaged in agriculture. Mr. Ferree was married, in Lykens township, in 1834, to Leah Umholtz, born in Lykens Valley, Ly- kens township, February 7, 1815 ; daughter of Henry Umholtz, a farmer of that town- ship. They had ten children : Cyrus, de- ceased ; Uriah, deceased ; Mary A., deceased, wife of Isaac Burd; Elizabeth; Henry, miner; Leah, died in infancy; Sarah, de- ceased, wife of N. Bressler ; George W., de- ceased ; Frank P. ; and Ethel E., deceased, wife of John Rush. Mr. George W. Ferree died on the homestead, November 5, 1873. He was a Democrat and was very active as a local leader in his party. His wife died in 1885. Frank P. Ferree attended the common schools and was also a pupil at the Berrys- burg Seminary for four terms. He became a teacher and taught the township school during the winter months and worked on the home farm in the summer. He always remained on the homestead and took charge of the farm after the death of his mother. He was also at intervals engaged in working in the mines, and up to the present time is occasionally employed in this work in the mines at Wiconisco. Frank P. Ferree was married, in Lykens DAUPHIN COUNTY. >-■'.) township, in 1878, to Catherine Salada, born in Lykens township, March 12, I860 ; daugh- ter of Henry Salada, a brick maker, and Elizabeth (Siloe) Salada. They have four children : Sarah E., horn November 20, 1879; Joseph A., born December 17, 1885 ; Lizzie L., born April 1, 1890 ; and Henrv U., horn April 20, 1892. Mr. Ferree is a Democrat and was elected justice of the peace and served two terms, seven years, and was an acceptable officer. He is a member of the Reformed church, in which be has served as deacon and Sunday- school teacher and superintendent. He is of good reputation and character as man and as citizen, is well and widely known and universally respected. Hoffman, John W., farmer and stock- man, Gratz, Pa., was born in Gratz, Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 8, 1843. His father, Henry 0. Hoffman, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, and came when a young man to Harrisburg, Pa., where he worked as a carpenter for Mr. Holman. He afterwards came to Lykens township, and worked at his trade at Gratz, where he spent the remainder of his life, and died in 1878. He was married, in Gratz, to a native of that place, Sarah, daughter of John Wel- ker. Their children were: Sarah, wife of John B. Hoke, Pottsville, Pa.; John W.; Elizabeth, wife of F. Heitzman, Shamokin, Pa.; Hannah, wife of John Eisenhart; Ellen, wife of George Reed, Valley View, Pa.; Re- becca, wife of Amos Kissinger; James F., re- sides in Gratz; Amelia, wife of John Getler, Pottsville, Pa.; Mary and Samuel, both de- ceased, and three children who died in in- fancy. Mr. Hoffman took an active part in poli- tics, first as a Whig and subsequently as a Republican. He held various township offices, as auditor, etc. He was an official member in the Reformed church, serving as deacon, elder and in other church offices. His wife was a member of the same church. She died in Gratz in 1881. John W. Hoffman attended school for a short time each winter, and worked on the farm of Daniel P. Stine every summer from his ninth to his sixteenth year. He also at- tended Freeburg Academy, Snyder county, for two terms. By this course, together with diligent private study and reading, he pre- pared himself for the work of teaching, and taught school twelve terms, ten of which were in the winter season. Mr. Hoffman learned carpentry with his father, and worked as a journeyman until the war broke out. He enlisted at Harris- burg in August, 1862, in company D, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, Col. W. W. Jennings and (apt. J. B. Keene. He was ordered to Washing- ton, D. G, and remained at Arlington Heights until December 1, when he marched with his company to Fredericksburg, and on December 13, 1802, participated in the battle fought there. He was afterwards sick for seven weeks, and remained there all winter. He was in the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 18G3, and in the four days' fight there. His term of enlistment having ex- pired, he returned home in June, 1863, and remained there until April, 1865, when be again enlisted, this time for three years, at Harrisburg. He was sent to Roanoke Island, where he performed close guard duty. He was mustered out at the expiration of the war, and was left with impaired health, re- sulting from exposure in service. Return- ing to Gratz Mr. Hoffman taught school until 1878. He then bought a farm of fifty- two acres in the Snyder mill property, on which there was only an old frame house. He built on this place a good dwelling house and barn, costing over $2,000, and made other valuable improvements. In 1889 he bought the Shade farm of fifty-two acres, and has since cultivated the one hundred and four acres, on which he has been exten- sively engaged in raising stock. John W. Hoffman was married in Lykens township, January 17, 1867, to Amanda Guise, born in that township December 30, 1847. Their children were: Edwin, tinsmith, Valley View, Pa.; Harry W., farmer, on the homestead, married Edna Daniel, of Lykens township ; Mary, wife of Isaac Troutman ; Martha, unmarried; Stephen, Charles G., Clarence and Ellie, all at home, and Emma C, who died at five years of age. Mr. Hoff- man is a member of Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R. He is a Republican, active in party movements and deeply interested in township affairs. He was school director for a number of years. For seventeen years he was secretary of the Dauphin County Fair. He is also much interested in church mat- ters. He is a member of the Reformed church, in which he was for years Sunday- 890 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA school teacher and superintendent. He is a live man in all public and social concerns, active in promoting the welfare of the com- munity. Umholtz, Emanuel, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 30, 1843. Philip Umholtz, his grandfather, was of German descent, and was a farmer in Lykens township, where he died. He was an old line Whig and a member of the Reformed church. His son Samuel, father of Emanuel Umholtz, was also born in Lykens township, where he owned and cultivated a farm of one hun- dred acres. His wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Harner, was a native of the same township. They had eight chil- dren : Maria, died young ; Emanuel; Isaac, enlisted in company H, Two Hundred and Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was killed in battle ; Sarah M., wife of Henry M. Ritzman, Lykens township; Ellen, wife of Elias Klinger ; Henry, deceased ; Louisa, wife of Jacob Zimmerman, Williamstown, Pa.; Edward, in Iowa. Mrs. Umholtz died in Lykens township in 1856. Mr. Umholtz was again married, to Elizabeth Genter, born in Washington township; their children were: Adeline, wife of George Welker, Lykens township ; Harvey, killed by a casualty in the mines, and William, miner, residing in Gratz. Mr. Umholtz died in the town- ship in March, 1884. He was a Republican ; he served as tax collector and in other town- ship offices. He was an active member of the Reformed church, serving as deacon ; he was deeply interested in the welfare of his fellow-men. Emanuel Umholtz had only the most slen- der educational advantages, having been in school not more than a year altogether. He began at a very early age to work with his father on" the farm, and remained with him until he was fifteen ; at this age he went to Ohio, worked for a year on a farm, and then returned and was for two years in the employ of a farmer in Lykens township. He enlisted on July 1, 1863, in company H, Thirty-sixth Pennsylvania militia, and served sixty days in and about Gettysburg, at the time of the great rebel invasion. He afterwards worked on the farm until Septem- ber of that year, when he enlisted in com- pany H, Ninth Pennsylvania cavalry, Cap- tain Kimmell and Col. J. J. Jordan. He was with Sherman in all his campaigns, and par- ticipated in the battles fought by that army up to the close of the war. He was dis- charged July 28, 1865, resumed farm work with his father, and remained with him until 1867. In this year he bought a farm of eighty-two acres, which he cultivated for twelve years, and then bought a farm of sixty-four acres, improved it and farmed it for four years. He then sold this farm and bought the old homestead of seventy acres, which he now occupies and cultivates. Emanuel Umholtz was married, in Lykens township in 1867, to Mary, daughter of Henry Hartman, born in that township in 1840. Their children are: Isaac M., on the homestead, married L. C. Cecilia Willard and has one child, Elmer ; and Lizzie, wife of George Daniel, farmer, Lykens township, has one child, Charles. Mr. Umholtz is a Republican ; has served fifteen years as constable. He is a member of Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R., at Gratz. • He is connected with the Lutheran church, and has been four years a deacon. He has spent an active and useful life. He worked a year and a half in the mines, but most of his life has been devoted to agriculture. He takes an active part in the county fair, and is alive to all that promises good to the farmers. He is well known and well liked and everywhere recognized as a solid man. Riegle, Harrison, farmer and stockman, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 15, 1840. Daniel Riegle (1), his grandfather, was a native of Berks county, of German descent, and a farmer. He and his wife died in Lykens township. Both were members of the Re- formed church. He was an old line Whig. His son, Daniel Riegle (2), father of Harrison, owned and cultivated a farm of fifty acres in Lykens township, which he greatly improved, and occupied it until 1850. He then sold this farm, and purchased the mill property belonging to the Hoover estate, now the property of Daniel Buffington, on which he resided until 1855. He then removed to Gratz, where he died in June of the same year. He served one term as county com- missioner of Dauphin county, also one term as director of the poor of the same county. He was once a candidate for the office of sheriff, but was defeated. He was married, in Lykens township, to Catherine Hoffman, a native of that township, who died there in 1864. Their children were: Eliza, deceased, DAUPHIN COUNT! 7 . VM, wife of Elias Etzwiler, Jackson township : Josiali R. and Jonas P., both deceased ; and Harrison. Harrison Riegle attended the public school for only a few terms, during winter months. He began early to help his father in farm wink, and remained with him until in his sixteenth year. At the age of seventeen he began working as a laborer in the mines; at the end of a year he became a miner, and was so employed until 1865. He enlisted at Ilarrisburg, March 10, 1SG5, in company G, One Hundred and Third regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteers, for one year. He was sent by the way of Baltimore to Fortress Monroe, thence to Norfolk and Roanoke Island, and was on guard duty for four months. He was mustered out of service July 14, 18G5, at Palmer, N. C, and returned to Harrisburg, where he received his discharge. After this he continued in the employment of the Lykens Valley Coal Company, as a miner until 1886, when he relinquished mining and bought a farm in Lykens township, con- taining forty acres cleared land and thirty- seven acres woodland, which he has since been engaged in improving and tilling. Harrison Riegle was married, in Lykens township, in 1867, to Plannah L. Rickert, born in that township in May, 1849 ; daugh- ter of Martin Rickert, farmer. Their children were: Chauncey A., miner; Lizzie C; Edward A., school teacher; CharlesG., miner; Bertha, Mabel, Norman, and seven who died in in- fancy. Mr. Riegle is a Republican ; has been for three years school director, and takes an active part in township affairs. At twenty -one years of age he joined the Gratz Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and still holds his membership in that fraternity. He is also connected with the Knights of Pythias, with the Lykens Lodge of S. P. K., and with Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R. Mr. Riegle is a member of the Reformed church. Grubb, Henry A., farmer and dairyman, was born in Greenwood township, Perry county, Pa., September 30, 1850. Henry Grubb (1), grandfather of Henry A. Grubb, was a farmer in Perry county, and died in that county. Henry Grubb (2) was born in Greenwood township, where he owned and cultivated a farm of two hundred acres, on which he died in 1862. He mar- ried Abbey Mentz, a native of Northumber- land county. Their children were: Susan. William, Sophia, and .Sarah J., all deceased; Abbey, wife of Henry Long, Perry county ; Angeline, wife of Joseph Ulsh ; Abraham, of Perry county ; Henry A.; Mary, wife of Hen ry Grubb, farmer, Perry county; Ida, wife of John App. Mrs. Grubb died in Perry county, February 10, 1892. Mr. Grubb was a Re- publican. He was a zealous member of the Lutheran church, and took an active part in its enterprises. Henry A. Grubb attended the common schools of his native township. When he was twelve years old he engaged in regular work on the home farm, and was so em- ployed until his father's death, after which he hired out as a farm hand, at from $14 to $23 per month. He worked one year in Perry county, then two years for George Negley, in Washington township, Dauphin county. He was for the next two years repairer in the Lykens coal mines. He then bought the old Hess farm, one hundred and eleven acres, in Lykens township, on which was the Hess Hotel, paying $62.50 per acre. He im- proved the place, adding needful buildings, etc., and began cultivating it, at the same time keeping the hotel for two years. In 1895 he engaged in the dairy business, and has a good trade in supplying Lykens. Mr. Grubb has great energy, and is very enter- prising ; he is successful and prosperous. He is popular and well known as one of the substantial citizens of the township. Henry A. Grubb was married, in Lykens township, in 1874, to Isabella Hess, a native of Lykens township, and an adopted daugh- ter of Abraham Hess, a hotel keeper. Their children are: William, on the farm ; Annie. Edward N., Charles, Carrie, and one that died in infancy. Mr. Grubb is a Republican, and is active in public affairs. lie has been school director for three years. Kessler, Reuben, manufacturer and farmer, was born in Schuylkill county. Pa., June 18, 1846. Abraham Kessler, his father, was a native of the same county, and a farmer. In 1850 he bought a farm of forty- one acres, of Daniel EtiegTe.in Lykens town- ship, Dauphin county, built a saw mill and manufactured lumber en this place from 1868 to 1881 : hi' was very enterprising. He was married, in Schuylkill county, to Cathe- rine Riegle, born in Lykens township ; Reu- ben was their only child. Mr. Kessler died June 12, 1881. He was a Democrat. His wife died at the home of her son November 892 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 15, 1892. They were members of the Re- formed church. Reuben Kessler was well educated in the schools of Lykens township. He worked on the farm and in the saw mill for his father. After his father's death he took charge of the estate, tilled the farm and employed several men in the mill. In 1894 he built a distillery and engaged with success in the manufacture of whiskey. The business of the saw mill was equally satisfacton', and the farm of one hundred and twenty-three acres contributed its share to the prosperity of the estate. Mr. Kessler has his hands full of business, but with his able oversight and systematic management, nothing is neglected and ample returns ai*e derived from all branches of his enterprise. Reuben Kessler was married, in Jackson- ville, Jackson township, to Elizabeth Swei- gart, of Powell's Valley, on February 26, 1871. Their children are : George W., James A., and Lousonna Catharine, on the farm ; Abraham P., died in 1895. Mr. Kess- ler is not a politician. In church matters he is zealous an dactive, and is a member of the Reformed church. He belongs to the Patriotic Order Sons of America, and form- erly belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is much interested in the Grange and in all agricultural matters, but takes most pride in his fine blooded stock. Stine, Daniel P., farmer and manufac- turer, was born in Lykens township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 27, 1822. Frederick Stine, his grandfather, was born in Ger- man}', and came to the United States in 1775, when he was a young man. He fought in the Revolution on the side of the Eng- lish. After the war he settled in Berks county, where he remained for some time. He removed to Lykens Valley in 1788, took up five hundred acres of land, bought some besides, and was extensively engaged in farming and stock raising. He also worked at his trade, masonry, in the valley. He married Abigail Lamm, born in Berks county. Their children were: Elizabeth, Rosanna, Catherine, and John P. Frederick Stine died in Lykens township, April 24, 1832. His wife had died in October, 1823. He was a Democrat, and both he and his wife were members of the German Reformed church. John P. Stine, father of Daniel, was born in Berks county in 1784. He had a good German education, and also received some training in English schools. He owned a farm of three hundred and twenty acres, on which he built a dwelling house, barn and other needful structures, in which he car- ried on a general business in farming. John P. Stine was married, in Lykens township, to Regina Coleman, born in Lykens township in 1795; daughter of Charles Coleman, a farmer of that township. Their children were : Daniel P.; Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Retzman ; Abigail, wife of Joseph D. Frehn; Peter L., merchant, Elizabethville ; Jonas, engineer at Pottsville ; Josiah, farmer and tanner, Washington township, Dauphin county; and Catherine, Frederick, Ellen, John, Charles, Isaac, and Ann Myra, all de- ceased. Mr. Stine died in Lykens township in 1854 ; Mrs. Stine died in Gratz in 1878. They were members of the Reformed church, in which Mr. Stine was deacon, elder and trustee. He was a Democrat, and held several township offices. He was prominent in business and in social matters, and was esteemed as an honorable, worthy man, of intelligent and public spirit. Daniel Stine attended German schools in his township and also English subscription schools, but the whole extent of his school days was not more than six months. He began working on the farm at eight years of age and continued with his father until he was of age, assisting in clearing the land and in the work of cultivation. At twenty- one years of age Mr. Stine began business for himself. He bought a shop in Gratz, hired a harness maker and learned harness making with him. He then carried on this trade in Gratz for eight years. After this he bought a farm of fifty acres in Schuylkill county, which he improved and cultivated for four years and then sold. He bought the homestead, consisting of eighty-nine acres, in 1854, paying $3,500 for it, built a fine barn on it, which cost $1,700, and made other improvements. He worked at harness making in winter and was reasonably suc- cessful in his business. He has been assessor and supervisor in his township. He is a Democrat. Daniel P. Stine was married, in Schuylkill county, August 27, 1844, to Catherine Strong, born in that county, June 13, 1820 ; daugh- ter of John and Mary C. (Carl) Strong. Their children are : Mary J., born July 20, 1845, wife of P. J. Artz ; and Amelia B., born November 28, 1847, wife of David DAUPHIN COUNTY. s:i:; Dietz, on the homestead. Mr. Stine is both grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandchildren of the family of P. J. and Mary Artz are : Jennie C, Ida M., Daniel S., Lizzie K., and Austin C. The children of David and Amelia Dietz are : H. E. and Katie R. His descendants of the fourth generation are : John G., Beulah E. and Flossie C. Moyer. Mr. Stine is a member of the Reformed church, has been deacon, and is elder and trustee. Shiro, Jacob, merchant, Gratz, Pa., was born in Wittenberg, Germany, February 19, 1843. He is a son of Jacob and Susanna (Bellem) Shiro. Jacob Shiro, Sr., was born in France, and was a soldier in the French army, with which he crossed into Germany during one of the wars of religions. At the close of the war he married and settled in Wittenberg, where he conducted a public tavern until his death which occurred about 1844. His children are: Mina, Mrs. James Bocker, of Harrisburg, and Jacob, Jr. His widow married Henry Snyder; she died in 1893. Mr. Snyder survives her and resides in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., where his wife died. The children of her second marriage are: Angeline, Mrs. Daniel Reichert, Williamstown, Pa.; Rose, first mar- ried Adam Frederick, deceased, and is now Mrs. Samuel Boke ; Henry, farmer, Gratz, Pa.; Amanda, Mrs. John Coleman, Gratz, Pa., and John, farmer, Lykens township. Jacob Shiro, Jr., was about one year old when his father died. At the age of six he began to attend school in Wittenberg, and was at school three years. In the spring of 1852, with his mother, stepfather and the other members of his family, he emigrated to America. They embarked at Havre, France, in a sailing vessel, and after a rough voyage of twenty-nine days, during which they were in constant peril from the neigh- borhood of large icebergs, the}' landed in New York and came directly to Wiconisco, where they decided to make their home and where the stepfather at once found employ- ment in the mines. Young Jacob attended the English schools in Wiconisco for four terms, and this completed his school educa- tion. At the age of thirteen years he began work in the mines, picking slate at §8 per month, and has been employed in the mines for over twenty years. Mr. Shiro enlisted March 10,186 I. at Har- risburg, in company G, One Hundred and Third Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. C. A. Harper. The regiment was ordered to Roanoke Island by way of Fortress Monroe and Norfolk, where they were assigned to guard duty for six or eight mouths. The}' were then ordered to Newberne, N. C, to guard the Weldon railroad. While they were here a malignant fever broke out among the soldiers, from which as many as a hundred died per day. Mr. Shiro was at- tacked by the disease, but his sound consti- tution and his indomitable spirit enabled him to resist the fatal effects of the conta- gion. Although very ill he continued on duty, and proceeded on the march. He and other comrades hired an old colored man with a cart to carry their knapsacks and equipment, but the rickety vehicle proved inadequate to the strain, and their baggage was dumped on the road. Mr. Shiro deter- mined to push on at all hazards, and re- suming his burden, he continued the weary march, on which one of his comrades fell by the wayside and died. Much dispirited and worn in body, they finally reached New- berne, where they rested a short time, and then pushed on to Morehead City and boarded the steamer for Baltimore, where they ar- rived July 4, 1865. They reached Harris- burg Jul}' 7, and on that date were honor- ably discharged from the service. Mr. Shiro was still suffering from the effects of the fever, and remained in Harrisburg two weeks before he was sufficiently recovered to go home. During this time his physician at times despaired of his recovery. But he was finally restored to health, and retired to his home. He soon resumed work in the mines, where for four years he held the position of mine foreman. In 1877, having accumulated -$2,000. Mr. Shiro removed with his family to Freeport, 111., and from that place to Coles county. 111. There he bought one hundred and sixty acres of land, intending to try the life of a farmer. As there was an unexpired lease on the farm he could not obtain posses- sion until autumn ; he therefore rented the adjoining place for the season. Mr. Shiro remained three years in Coles county, and was successful as a fanner. He would have continued to live there bul for the loss of his wife, whose death occurred in 1880. This decided him to return to hi-; old home in Pennsylvania, which he did in the fall of that year. He located on a farm in Gratz, and in 1882 sold his Illinois farm for $6,000. 894 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA In 1886 Mr. Shiro opened a general store in Gratz, Pa., which he has successfully con- ducted since that time. He also operates the North Side colliery on Short mountain. Mr. Shiro has been married three times. In 1862 he married Amanda Mover. They had two children : Annie, Mrs. John Schrei- ner, residing in Illinois, and Carrie, Mrs. Shield, residing in Pueblo, Col. Mrs. Amanda Shiro died in 1880. In his second marriage, in 1882, Mr. Shiro was united to Miss Lizzie Diebler, by whom he had one daughter, Lizzie, wife of Morris Schreffler, Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa, Mrs. Lizzie Shiro died in 1885. Mr. Shiro is now married to Mary, daughter of Benjamin Gise. They have one child, Jacob B. Mr. Shiro is a strong Democrat. He served as postmas- ter of Gratz for several years, having been first appointed under President Garfield. He isja member of Lodge No. 563, I. 0. 0. F., at Gratz, and of the Encampment at Gratz; also of Lykens Valley Lodge, No. 365, K. of P., at Gratz. He is a member of the Evangelical church. Hepler, Isaac, merchant, Gratz, Pa., was born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Pa., August 5, 1840. He is the son of George W. and Hannah (Graiter) Hepler. His grandfather, Christopher Hepler, was born and reared in Schuylkill county and was a farmer. He died in his native county about 1845. He married Catherine Wagner and they were the parents of a large family of sons and daughters. George W. Hepler, father of Isaac Hepler, was born m Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Pa., May 16, 1810. He died in his native township and was buried there. He married Hannah Graiter and their children are: Catherine, Mrs. John Berger, residing near Williamsport, Lycoming county; An- drew K.,' died in Schuylkill county in 1882 and is buried at Gratz, Pa.; Polly, died young; Isaac; Hannah, Mrs. J. B. Fox, Sullivan county, Pa.; Lizzie, Mrs. David Williert, Uniontown, Pa.; George, laborer, Rocktown, Pa.; and John, laborer, Ashland, Pa. Isaac Hepler was not permitted to attend school vety long as his help was needed on the farm as soon as he was strong enough to do farm work, and his father died when he was eight years old. The farm contained one hundred and thirteen acres, but it was heavily encumbered with debt, and Mrs. Hepler found it difficult to keep the family together. She died when Isaac was nine- teen years of age. The farm was then sold, and after paying debts he found that his share was just $19. He went out from home and found work for one year with his uncle, John Haas. In October, 1862, he enlisted at Harrisburg in company K, One Hundred and Seventj'-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, for nine months. During six months of the time the company did ar- tillery duty. They were first ordered to Washington, D. O, thence to Newport News, thence after a week's stay to Yorktown, Va., which place they left July 2, 1863, for Get- tysburg, Pa. On the way to Gettysburg Mr. Hepler was taken sick on board the boat and was ordered to the hospital. He refused to go and recovered his health on the march. The regiment did not reach Gettysburg in time to take part in the battle. Mr. Hepler was ordered to Williamsport, Pa., thence to Warrenton Junction, where he was dis- charged, his term of service having expired, and came home. He then worked eight months for his uncle, John W. Hepler, after which he was employed on the public works at Girardville and Goss Creek. His next employment was as carpenter in the mines, building breakers. He had never served any apprenticeship at carpentry, but had natural aptitude for using tools. He bought him a set of rough implements and went to work, earning the regular wages of $2.25 to $3 per day, and none knew or discovered that he was not an instructed carpenter. While building one breaker it became neces- sary to attach the block and tackle to a point fifty feet from the ground. All the other workmen refused to attempt the difficult and hazardous undertaking, but Mr. Hepler safely accomplished the feat, and was rewarded by an advance in his wages from $2.50 to $3 per day. In 1866 Mr. Hepler, with his brother An- drew as partner, opened a store and hotel, his brother attending to the business at home while he went out on the road as huckster. After five 3 r ears in the business Mr. Isaac Hepler sold his interest, and in 1871, his brother again being his partner, bought property and a hotel at Gratz, Pa. Building a store room adjoining the hotel, they put in a general stock of merchandise. After five years the partnership was dissolved, Isaac Hepler taking the store and Andrew the hotel. Mr. Hepler has continued the mer- DAUPHIN COUNTY. K!i.-i cantile business alone since 1876, and also owns and manages a farm of fifty-five acres. Isaac Hepler has been twice married. First, August 19, 1SG5, to Miss Matilda Knarr, who died August 15, 1869, leaving «.ne child, Lewis F., who was killed en the railroad March 17, 1891, at the a^e of twenty- three. His second marriage, November 25, ls7o. was with Amanda, daughter of Joseph Harper, deceased. Their children are: < Seorge Edgar, Joseph Harper, Lottie Florence, Thomas R., Hannah M., Robert Roy, and Annie, all at home. Mr. Hepler is a Democrat, but is very lib- eral in Ids views and hasnever sought office. lie is a member of the Lutheran church, lie sustains a reputation for the most un- swerving rectitude, and enjoys the highest esteem of his neighbors. The Klinger Family. — George S. and Daniel S. Klinger are of German ancestry, and are of the fourth generation of their family in this country. John Philip Klinger, their first progenitor in America, and their great-great-grandfather, was born in Poffenberfort, Germany, July 11, 1723. It is supposed that he married in Germany and soon after came to America. He was a farmer, and was first settled at Reading, Pa., where his wife died. He returned to Germany and married again ; then removed to Lykens township, Dauphin county, and engaged in developing a farm from the wilderness. He died in Lykens township, September 3D, 1811, leaving a large family, some of whom located in Western Pennsyl- vania and Ohio. George Klinger (1), great-grandfather of George S. and Daniel S. Klinger, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, May 13, 17(31, and there passed his youth. After his marriage he removed to Lower Mahan- tango township. Schuylkill county, Pa., where he died April 24, 1840. George Klinger (2), grandfather of George S. and Daniel S., was horn in what was then Ma- hantango, but is now Hubly township, Schuylkill county, September 16, L787. He spent his life in his native township. He married Catherine Schmeltz. Their chil- dren are: Andrew, died at Mt. Carmel, I'a.. was a fanner, married and lefl a family : Elizabeth, married Daniel S. Kissinger, both died in Lykens township: William, father of George S. and Daniel S.; Eli as, married Sallie Kissinger, both died in Lykens town- ship; Daniel, married Caroline Shadlc, re- sides at Seven Points, Northumberland county, Pa.; Mary, married, first, Jacob Shade, and second, Peter Potticher, deceased, resides in Tower City, Pa.: Magdalena, died at Seven Points, Pa., wife of Samuel Klinger, who survives her. The grandfather died November 18, 1838. His widow was again married, to George Welker. She died April 22, 1872. William Klinger, father of George S. and Daniel S. Klinger, was born in Hubly town- ship, Schuylkill county, Pa., April 19, 1820, and grew up on the farm on which he was born. When a young man he learned the art of mason work, which he afterwards prac- ticed in addition to farming. He died Sep- tember 17, 1872, and is buried at Klinger's Church, Lykens township. He married Rebecca Schoffstall, who survives him, and resides at Gratz, Pa. She was born February •_!">, I s-^o, and is a daughter of John and Mag- dalena (Hoover) Schoffstall. Their children are : George S.; Maria, Mrs. Jacob M. Wiest, Lykens township ; Caroline, Mrs. Emanuel Miller, Lykens township; Elizabeth, died young; Daniel S.; Mary Jane, died young; William, a mason ; Tobias, huckster, Gratz, Pa.; Louisa, Mrs. Benneville R. Troutman. Lykens township: John S., stonemason, Hubly township, Schuylkill county; Cathe- rine, Mrs. Jacob Williard, Gratz, Pa., and Levi. Hubly township, Schuylkill county, Pa. George S. Klinger was educated in the common schools, and grew up on the farm. In 1862, at the age of eighteen, he went into the army as a substitute for his father, and in September of that year was enrolled in company F, <>ne Hundred and Seventy- third Pennsylvania volunteers : left Harris- burg with the regiment early in November. This regimen! was composed of companies A,D,F,Gand II from Schuylkill county.; E from Perry county, and 1\ from Dauphin county. It was organized at Camp Cur tin, Harrisburg. in < >ctober and November, 1862, with-the following field officers: Daniel Neg- ley, Schuylkill county, colonel ; Zaccheus P. Boyer, Schuylkill county, lieutenant colonel ; Grant Weidman, Lebanon county, major. On November 30, L862, the regiment moved to Washington, D. C, and was ordered to Suffolk, Va., hut before reaching Fortress Monroe its destination was changed to Nor- folk. Upon its arrival there it reported to General Veile, and was assigned to duty in 896 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA guarding the approach to Camp Veile, three miles north of Norfolk, where the regiment was thoroughly drilled, and detailed to duty as follows : Two companies were stationed at Norfolk, one at Princess Anne Court House, twelve miles southeast of Norfolk, at the in- trenched lines running from shore to shore, and protecting Norfolk on the north ; an officer and twenty men at Swells Point, a non-commissioned officer and twenty-five men at Cape Henry Lighthouse ; two com- panies at the Dorris Mill bridge, or head of West .Branch, thirteen miles southwest of Norfolk, towards Suffolk ; a non-commis- sioned officer and six men as guard to the mail boat Arrow, running through Albe- marle Sound to Roanoke; a guard at the Indian Pole bridge, north of Norfolk ; a guard at the Great Bridge, ten miles south of Norfolk, at the Albemarle canal ; a guard at Princess Anne river, and a guard along Farmers' creek. These detachments were regularly relieved at intervals of a week. Early in May, 1863, the regiment was ordered to Norfolk for provost duty, where it remained until July 9, and was then sent with the One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers to Washington, D. C, and thence to Frederick, Md., report- ing to General Meade, who was moving in pursuit of the Rebel army on its retreat from Gettysburg, Pa. It was immediately ordered to report to General Howard, in command of the Eleventh corps, and was assigned to the First brigade of the Second divi- sion, in which it was associated with the Twenty-seventh and Seventy-third Penn- sylvania regiments, and the One Hun- dred and Thirty-fourth and One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York regiments. It was now subjected to long and tedious marches, to which it was little accustomed. It crossed the Potomac river at Berlin, four miles below Harper's Ferry, and was finally settled on guard duty to the Orange and Alexandria railroad, at Warrenton Junction, Bristow Station and Manassas Junction. On August 13, the term of his service having expired, the regiment was ordered to Harris- burg, Pa., where it was mustered out of ser- vice, August 16, 17 and 18, 1863. After his discharge from the army, Mr. Klinger returned to his home in Schuylkill county, and served a short apprenticeship with Henry Klinger, stone mason, and sub- sequently worked at the trade on his own account. In 1870 he bought a saw mill in Lykens township, Dauphin count}', Pa., near Gratz, which he operated at times, besides working at his trade until December 14, 1883, when he met with a painful accident while cutting down 'a tree, being struck on the knee by a glancing axe, which severed one of the main cords, and left him lame for life. In partnership with Samuel Klinger, he also owned and operated a threshing ma- chine for three or four years. In 1893 he sold his saw mill, and turned his attention to mercantile business. In 1885, in connec- tion with his brother Daniel S., he had bought the general stock of goods of William Erdman at Gratz, most of which was de- stroyed by fire, May 1, 1886. They then purchased the site on which they erected their present store, which was completed in December, 1888, they having, after the fire, occupied the Odd Fellows' building with their business. Their store is very complete and their stock full in all lines of their busi- ness. Mr. George S. Klinger has never married. He is a Democrat, and has been tax collector and auditor. He is a member of the Lu- theran church. Daniel S. Klinger, brother of George S., and his partner in business, was born in Hubly township, Schuylkill county, Pa., and received his primary education in the common school. He also attended Freeburg Seminary in 1869, and Berrysburg Seminary in 1870. He afterwards taught school for fifteen winter teums and two summer terms. In 1885 he engaged in mercantile business with his brother George, as above stated. Mr. D. S. Klinger was married in Upper Mahantango township, Schuylkill county, Pa., February 9, 1873, to Miss Lizzie, daugh- ter of Nathan and Rachel (Montelius) Erd- man. Their children are : Alvin Lemuel, died in infancy ; Meta Maria, Ursula Sadie, Eston Dorman, and Guy Raymond, all at home. Mr. Klinger is a Democrat. He is now serving his second term in council. He has also been judge of elections for one term. Ritzman, A. S., Gratz, Pa., was born iu Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 27, 1857. He is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Hartman) Ritzman. Michael Ritzman was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, January 10, 1826, and was reared on the farm. After his marriage he removed to Washington township, upon a DA UPHIN CO UNTY. 897 farm, whore he died November 17, 1858. His children are: Abby, wile of Hiram Knorr, Uniontown, Pa.; Caroline, wife of Henry Schoffstall, Sunbury, Pa.; Catherine, wife of H. H. Romberger, Gratz, Pa.; and A. S. Mrs. Ritzman was married a second time, to Abraham Troutman ; they had one daughter, Agnes, wife of Charles Buffington, Gratz, Pa. A. S. Ritzman was only a year and a half old when brought by his mother to Lykens township on a farm which she bought after her husband's death. After mature years he attended common schools until he was seven- teen, and subsequently studied at Berrysburg Seminary for a few terms. In November, 1S75, he began teaching school in Lykens township, and was employed for two terms. Considering the salary insufficient compen- sation for his time and services, he decided to change his occupation. He rented his mother's farm on shares, and besides his farming operations, conducted also a huck- stering business ; in these occupations he continued until the spring of 1888, when he removed to the town of Gratz to a property which he had bought in 1886, and which consisted of a house and barn and nine acres of land. In 1890 he bought his mother's farm of sixty-two acres, situated in Lykens township. Mr. Ritzman was married, in Lykens town- ship, on January 9, 187G, to Miss Amelia, daughter of Zacharias and Lvdia (Kissinger) Loudenschlager, born in the borough of Gratz. Their children were: Henry M., died at the age of four rears; Michael E., born March 24, 18S1 ; Allan, hum August 12, 1885; the youngest child died in infancy. Mr. Ritzman is a Republican. He was elected justice of the peace in 1S89, served five years and was re-elected in 1894. He also served as councilman I'm- live years, and for four years was secretary of the council. lie is a member of the Lutheran church ami treasurer of the joint congregation. Buffington, Daniel, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 17, 1837; son of John E. and Susanna (Artz) Buffington. The grandfather, Eli, was a native of Perks county, and came to Lykens township and lueated on a tract of one hundred and fifty acres of timber land, which he cleared for fanning purposes. lie married .Miss Eliza- beth Kissinger, and their children were: Abraham, John, Jacob, Susanna, and one chihl not named. lie was a member of the German Reformed church, an old line Demo- crat, and died at Gratz. The father was horn in 1799 in Lykens township, received his education in the public schools and then as- sisted on his father's farm until he was twenty-one years old. He then located in Mifflin township on a farm and remained there until 1839, when he moved to Lykens township, whore he spent the remainder of his life. He married Miss Susanna Artz. daughter of Jacob Artz, of Schuylkill county. Their children wore: Elias, deceased, Han- nah, Amos, deceased Caroline, Sarah, Jere- miah, Daniel, Susanna, and Maria. The father and mother died in 1867 and 1878, respectively. The father was a Republican and held various township offices. He also was a member of the Gorman Reformed church, in which he filled several offices. Daniel attended school until eight years of age, when he began working on the homestead, where he remained until he was twenty-six years old. He then bought his present home of sixty acres, on which he erected a fine dwelling house which cost up- wards of $5,000. Later he purchased a saw and grist mill, and in 1882 bought an- other farm of one hundred and eighty-three acres. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Catharine Hartman,born in 1838; daughter of Henry Hartman. Their children are: Henry F., who married Miss Liddie Ritzman. by whom he has two children : Milton, real estate broker, Denver, Col., and Irvin N. Ih politics Mr. Buffington is a Republican and has served as judge of elections. He is a member of the German Reformed church, in which he is an elder and Sunday-school teacher. Coleman, John C, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born October 18, 1852, in Lykens township. He is a son of Frederick and Sophia (Klinger) Coleman. The grandfather, John Coleman, was of Irish descent. The father was born in Lykens township in 1S16. He received his education in his native place, and then followed the occupation of farming, lie purchased one hundred acres of land near Gratz, and on it made many improvements. He was married, in January. 1849, to Miss Sophia K linger, horn April 30, 1830; daughter of J. P. Klinger Their children are: Mary A., wife of Isaac- Daniel; John G, and Dan- iel, a school teacher, lie is a life-long Re- 898 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA publican, and a member of the Lutheran church, in which he holds the office of deacon. John C. attended the public schools of Gratz until eighteen years of age, when he began working on the homestead, and also worked two years in the mines. In 1874 he took charge of the farm and has since culti- vated it, and also been engaged in stock rais- ing. He was married, in October, 1875, to Miss Amanda L. Snyder, born in Lykens township in 1855; daughter of Henry Snyder. Their children are: Henry L., Fred, Annie B., Minnie A., Allen E., deceased, Maggie M., Dora R., Flosie S., Elmer H.,and Foster F. Mr. Coleman taught school for three terms, was tax collector in 1881, and is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he fills the office of deacon. member of the Lutheran church, of which he is an elder and Sunday-school super- intendent. Coleman, Charles, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, May 30, 1844. He is a son of John and Catharine (Artz) Coleman. The grandfather, John Coleman, was a farmer by occupation and settled on land in Lykens township, which he cleared and improved himself. He married a Miss Rosina Stine. They had these children : John, Charles, Fred, Rosina, Elizabeth, Anna May, and Barbara. He was a Demo- crat in politics and a member of the Lu- theran church. He took part in the war of 1812. The father resided on a farm of one hundred and fifty acres which he cultivated and also was engaged in stock raising. He was married to Miss Catharine Artz, a native of Schuylkill county. Their children were : Daniel, Charles, and Lizzie, wife of B. A. Boyer. Mr. Coleman took a great delight in hunting deer. His death occurred in De- cember, 1851. In politics he was a Democrat. Charles received his education in the schools of his native place, and then engaged in farming. He inherited a fondness for hunting, and is quite an ardent sportsman. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was married, October 19, 1869, at Berrys- burg, Pa., to Miss Lydia Rine, born in Snyder county, March 3, 1850; daughter of John Rine. Their children are : George W., born July 22, 1870 ; Charles J., deceased ; Mary A., born July 28, 1874 ; Jennie, born Decem- ber 25, 1880 ; Susan K., born September 18, 1883; Minnie C, born June 28, 1888, and Carrie V., born June 29, 1891 . Mr. Coleman is an active politician and has served as tax collector and mercantile appraiser. He is a Daniel, Uriah H, teacher and farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, February 1, 1859. He is a son of George and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Daniel. The father was born in Lykens township in 1822, and was a son of Andrew Daniel. His edu- cation was received in the public schools of . his native place, after which he assisted his father on the homestead until 1868, when he moved to Gratz and began to conduct a hotel. After remaining there for three years he returned to the farm. He was married, in 1828, to Miss Elizabeth Hoffman, daughter of John Hoffman, of Mifflin township, who was a soldier in the war of 1812. Their children are : Sarah, Elizabeth, Andrew, Ada, Uriah H, George F., Mary E., deceased, and two who died in infancy. The parents still live on the homestead and are members of the German Reformed church. In politics the father is a Republican. Uriah H, after leaving the public school, attended Berrysburg Academy and later the Millersville State Normal School. He has been engaged in teaching school nearly all his life, except three years when he was en- gaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1891 he purchased a farm in Lykens township, to which he gives his attention during the sum- mer months. He was a member of the Ber- rysburg band for eleven years. He was mar- ried August 25, 1884, to Miss Ida L. Sitlinger, born in Lykens township in 1863 ; daugh- ter of Isaac and Maria (Shade) Sitlinger. Their children are : Clarence E., Norman A., Elsie M., and one who died in infancy. Mr. Daniel is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the German Reformed church, in which he holds the office of deacon. He is also superintendent of the Sunday-school. Romberger, G. D., life insurance agent, Berrysburg, Pa., was born February 28, 1856, in Northumberland county ; son of Gilbert and Mary (Keihl) Romberger. The father was born in Dauphin county, January 19, 1829. He worked on the farm until eighteen years of age and in 1847 went to Georgetown, Pa., to learn the saddler trade with Jacob Dreivell. He remained there three years, then moved to Uniontown, Dauphin county, where he followed his trade until 1860, when he purchased a farm near Berrysburg, Pa. ^fjgC@^v£kZ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 901 Eight years later he sold the farm and pur- chased another near Elizabcthvillc, where lie remained one year. He next bought a home in Berrysburg and was engaged there at his trade until a few years before bis death, which occurred March 8, 1804. He was married, in 1852, to Miss Mary Keihl. Their chil- dren are: Elmira M., deceased; Mary A.; ( ioorge D.; Daniel H.; Rebecca K.; Clara E.; Lillie E.; Samuel, deceased; Jerome, deceased ; Annie G., deceased; Ralph E.; and five chil- dren who died in infancy. George D. moved to Lykens Valley with his parents when four years old. He assisted on the farm and then attended the Berrys- burg Seminary, from which institution he graduated when twenty years of age. He was then principal of the Lower End, Will- iams township, school until 1880, when he went to Harrisburg and read law two years under J. C. McAlarney. After completing his law course he formed a co-partnership with Hon. W. B. Bechtel, of Reading, Pa., in law and the insurance business. Since dissolving partnership his entire time has been given to life insurance. He was mar- ried, in 1880, to Miss Laura Miller, daughter of Major Frank Miller, of Berrysburg, Pa. Their children are: Florence M., born July 17, 1882, and died May 26, 1887 ; Daniel B"., born January 13, 1884; Lila V., born July 19, 188G ; one, not named, who was born August 21, 1887, and died September 1, 1887 ; (le. irge L., born August 10, 18SS ; Willard M., born August 6,1889; Naomi R., born Au- gust 16, 1800; Mary F., born September 25, 1891; Franklin G., born December 2, 1893 ; and Donald L., born October 16, 1805. Romberger, Howard II., merchant, Gratz, Pa., was born July 12, 1852, on the old home- stead in Lykens township. He is a son of Daniel and Hannah (Bergstresser) Romber- ger. Howard H. received his education in the public schools and the Berrysburg Semi- nary. After assisting on his father's farm for a time, he began farming fur himself. Later he spent four years in preparation for the ministry, and began active work in 1881. He was connected with the Evangelical church and continued preaching for nine years, during which time he served various places in Carbon, Schuylkill. Lebanon and Monroe counties. In L890 he retired from the pulpit and moved to Gratz, where he ell- gaged iii business. He w.is married, Septem- ber 30, 1873, in Berrysburg, to Miss Oatha- 57 rine Ritzman, daughter of Michael and Eliza- beth Ritzman. Their children are : D. Am- brose, born August 10, 1874, a graduate of Albright Collegiate Institute. Meyerstown, Pa., now principal of the schools at Gratz, and Amy Agnes, born September 5, 1882. Mr. Romberger is a Republican in politics. Scheie, Charles Monroe, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 15, 1861. He is a sun of Joshua A. and Elizabeth (Raudenbaugh) Scheib. The grandfather, Michael B, was born in Schuylkill county, and coming to Lykens bought a farm of one hundred acres, on which he engaged in stock raising. He was of German descent, and died in Ly- kens township. He was a member of the German Reformed church. The fattier was an extensive farmer and stock raiser. He had a farm of two hundred acres in Lykens township. He was married to Elizabeth Raudenbaugh, a native of Lykens Valley, born in 1837. Their children are: Isaiah, Victor, Melindia, Cinderilla, Charles Monroe, Wilhelmina, deceased, and two who died in infancy. The father died in 1890. He took an extremely active part in politics in which he was much interested. He was a mem- ber of the German Lutheran church, and has held various church offices. Charles Mon- roe received his education in the public schools of his native place. He assisted on the farm, and in 1803 purchased the Inane- stead, where he now resides and engages in stock raising. He was married, in 1883, to Miss Hannah E. Klinger, born in 186-3. a daughter of John Klinger. Their children are: Emma J., Ira, Bursia X.. Amelia C, and one who died in infancy. He is a Re- publican in politics, and a member of the ( ierman Reformed church. Schmenky, John, M. D., was born in Upper Mahanoy township. Northumberland county, January 27, 1832. He is a sun of John and Mary (Thower) Schmenky. The grandfather, a native of Germany, located in Lancaster county ami engaged in hotel keeping. His wife was Susanna Acre, and they had a large family. The father was burn in Hinklestown and was engaged in farming when a buy. 1 le then studied medi- cine and practiced in Millersburg and var- ious other places. His death occurred in L855. His wife died subsequently, aged sev- enty-one years. Their children wen-: Emma, 902 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA deceased, John, Henry, Elizabeth, Aaron, and Susan. John attended public school until he was fourteen, then entered the school at Bloomfield, Perry county, and then Sun- bury. In 1850 he began to read medicine with his father, and in 1851 read one year with Dr. Masters, Hinklestown. In 1852 he entered the Pennsylvania Medical College of Philadelphia, from which institution he grad- uated in 1854. He began the practice of his profession with his father and one year later located at Gratz. In 1871 and 1872 he served in the State Legislature. He was married, December 22, 1859, to Miss Elizabeth Wiest, daughter of Jacob Wiest. Their children are : Gorney M., Allan Beecher, Harry Newton, John, and Bertha May. In politics he is a Democrat and is now filling the office of bur- gess. He has served a number of years as school director. His wife is a member of the Evangelical church. Lodge No. 565, I. 0. 0. F.; Grangers, No- 530; and of Washington Camp, No. 575, P. O- S. of A. He is also a member of the Lu- theran church, in which he holds the office of deacon, besides being Sunday-school super- intendent. Moyer, John, farmer, Gratz, Pa., was born in Gratz, March 19, 1840. He is a son of George and Margaret (Tallman) Moyer. The father was born in Germany, in 1801, and learned there the trade of blacksmith. In 1821 he came to the United States in a sail- ing vessel, and landed at Baltimore. He first located in Gratz, and later moved to Gratz, where he purchased a shop and began blacksmithing, which occupation he con- tinued all his life. He married Miss Mar- garet Tallman, also a native of Germany. Their children were: Mary, deceased; Louisa; George D, deceased ; Charles H., deceased ; John ; Amanda, deceased ; and Caroline. The father died in 1876, and the mother in 1864. They were members of the Lu- theran church. . The father was a Democrat. John received his education in the public schools of Gratz, Pa. He then learned the furniture manufacturing business in Harris- burg, where he worked for six years. He then moved to Gratz and farmed the home- stead. In 1882 he bought additional land and made numerous improvements on it. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Sarah Gon- ser, born in Northumberland county, Janu- ary 4, 1841 ; daughter of Daniel Gonser. Their children are : Charles P., Daniel G., William O., a graduate of Millersville Normal School, and principal of the high school Gratz, and Sadie. In politics Mr. Moyer is a Democrat and served as member of city council, as chief burgess, as school director and also as tax collector. He is a member of McCluee, Charles B., M. D., Gratz, Pa., was born in Washington township, July 5, 1856. He is a son of David K. and Ann Eliza (Beshler) McClure. The maternal grandfather, H. C. Beshler, was born in New Berlin, Snyder county. He took a medical course at the University of Pennsylvania, and then practiced for several years in var- ious places. Finally he located in Berrys- burg, where he died, December 25, 1888, at the age of eighty-one. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Boyer, of Freeburg, Pa. The father was born in Chester county, Pa., in 1825. He grew to manhood on the farm, and later worked at the forge. He' moved to Berrysburg and at that time owned what is known as the Oakdale Forge. The father now lives with one of his daughters in Upper Paxton township ; the mother died in 1882, and is buried at Berrysburg. They were mar- ried in 1855, and their children were : Charles B., Emma J., H. Joseph, John C, Arthur E., and Gertrude. Charles B. received his pri- mary education in the public schools of Washington township and the Berrysburg Seminary. In 1883 he began reading medi- cine with his grandfather, and in the fall entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he remained two years. He then as- sisted other physicians until 1887, when he entered Western Pennsylvania College, Pitts- burgh, from which institution he graduated in 1888, and then located in Luzerne county. After practicing at various places he came to Gratz in 1894, and has secured an excel- lent practice. He was married, in Blooms- burg, Pa., October 4, 1887, to Miss Lizzie Hower, daughter of Jackson Hower, by whom he had two children : A. Carlton and Hiester N. Dr. McClure is a Republican, also a member of Patriotic Order Sons of America and Patrons of Husbandry. He is a member of the Reformed Church. Miller, John C, merchant and news- dealer, Lykens, Pa., was born in Annville, Lebanon county, January 18, 1844. He is a son of Daniel and Lousia (Karmany) Miller. The grandfather, John, was born in Lebanon county, and was of German de- DAUPHIN COUNTY. :mi:; scent. The father was born in 1818 and was a weaver by occupation. He was married to Miss Lousia Karmany, daughter of John Karmany. Their children are: John O, Elizabeth, wife of Francis Feindt, and Daniel A. The father now resides in Lykens. John C. received his education in the public schools of Annville until he was fifteen years of age. He then worked on the farm for a time and later learned shoemaking. In 18G1 he en- listed at Annville in company K, Ninety- third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Captain Daugherty and Colonel Mc- Carthy. The battles in which he partici- pated are as follows, viz: Williamsburg, Va., Fair Oaks, Seven Days, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Rappahan- nock, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Har- bor, Petersburg, Cbarlestown, Winchester, Fisher Hill, and Cedar Creek. He was wounded, May 31, 1865, at Salem Heights, and lay in the hospital four months, and was honorably discharged at Washington at the close of the war. He then came to Lykens and attended school one year, after which he began his present business. He was mar- ried, at Lewisburg, Pa., February, 1S69, to Miss Louisia Reyman, daughter of John Reyman. Their children are: Gertrude and John. In politics he is a Republican and a member of Lodge No. 535, I. 0. 0. F.; Post No. 252, G. A. R.; commander of latter in 1896. He is connected with the Lutheran church. Matter, Balthaser, farmer, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Mifflin township, April 22, 1864. He is a son of Balthaser and Magde- lina (Littick) Matter. The father was en- gaged in farming in Mifflin township. He married Miss Magdelina Gesemen. Their children are: William, Benjamin, George, Daniel, John, Jacob, Mary, Elizabeth, and four who are deceased. He married, sec- ondly, Miss Littick, by whom he had one child, Balthaser. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and politically was a Democrat. His death occurred in 1869, and his widow lias since married Peter Botololf. Balthaser received his education in the pub- lic schools and the Berrysburg Academy. He has been engaged in farming continu- ously since that time. He married, in 1S87, Miss Sarah Sebold, by whom he had five children, viz: Aaron J., Warren B., Beulah, Charles H., and Verna. He is a Republican and a member of the Reformed church. Blyler, Simon, stonemason, was born Feb- ruary 2S, 1S23, in Schuylkill county. He is a son of Michael and Maria (Burket) Blyler, whose family consisted of these children : Daniel, deceased; Solomon, Elias, Philip, Betsey, Kate, Edward, and Julia. Simon re- ceived his education in Mifflin township. Clarion county, to which place his parents moved while he was yet quite young. After working for a few years on the farm he learned the trade of masonry and continued at this occupation sixteen years. He en- listed at Harrisburg in company A, Fif- tieth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He was discharged in 1863 in Washington for disability. For sixteen years he was en- gaged at various occupations, and then en- tered the service of the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company, working as stonemason. In 1895 he came to Gratz, where he has since resided. He was married, August 28, 1844, to Miss Caroline Klinyer, a native of Lykens Valley. His wife died September 7, 1895. Their children are: William, Shamokin, Pa.; Samuel, hotel proprietor, Lebanon, Pa.; Preston, Bear Valley, Pa.; Daniel, hotel proprietor, Gratz, Pa.; Frank, tinsmith, Lebanon ; Emma : Joseph ; Alice, deceased, and Charles M. In politics Mr. Blyler is a Republican, and a member of Kissinger Post, G. A. R., of Gratz. MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP. Romberger, Joseph F., manager of the Western Union Telegraph office, and general merchant, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 4, 1848; son of Benjamin and Amelia (Fisher) Romberger. He attended the common schools of Mifflin township in the winter and worked on the farm in sum- mer. He also studied at Berrysburg Semi- uary for five terms, thirteen weeks each sea- son, after which he taught in Mifflin town- ship for two terms. At the age of fifteen he became clerk in the store of Frederick Weaver, Berrysburg. Several years later Mr. Weaver having sold out. he was for a year in the store of William Boyer, at Gratz. He then spent three months as clerk in a store in Illinois. Returning, he became clerk for George Lark, Berrysburg, until, with his father as his partner, be bought the stock of Dr. John Beshler ; the firm conducted a gen- 904 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA eral mercantile business for several years. Mr. Joseph Romberger subsequently bought his father's interest, carrying on the business on his own account, and has succeeded in building up an extensive trade. He also deals largely in live stock and horses, ship- ping from the West. He has a farm of one hundred and forty acres, for which he paid $9,000. He built a fine dwelling in Berrys- burg and a store, expending upon them over $12,000. In earlier life he was a butcher. For four years and a half he was postmaster. Joseph F. Romberger was married, in Jan- uary, 1870, to Mary S., daughter of Henry Yeager, born in Washington township. They have two children : Grace, wife of John Stover, clerk in her father's store ; and Harry B., who died in early youth. Mr. Romberger belongs to the Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and has been deacon, trustee and superin- tendent of the Sunday-school. Mr. Romber- ger is one of the solid men of the town. His success in business demonstrates his ability in that line. He also stands in the lead in social circles. Deiblek, John W., farmer, and late pro- prietor of the Dei bier House, Berrysburg, Pa., was born on a farm in Mifflin township, December 25, 1846. His grandfather, John Deibler, was born in Dauphin county, Pa. He was of German descent and was a farmer and stockman. He married Catherine Mil- ler, by whom he had two children : Cath- erine, wife of Jacob Hartm an, farmer, Mifflin township, and George. John Deibler and his wife both died in Mifflin township. They were members of the Reformed church. He was a Democrat of the old school. George Deibler, father of John W., wasborn in Mifflin township, Dauphin county,in 1826. He obtained a fair education in the subscrip- tion schools of the township, grew up on his father's farm and made farming his occupa- tion. He had a grist and flour mill in Wash- ington township, owned large tracts of cleared and timber land, and dealt extensively in cattle, horses, etc. George Deibler was mar- ried, in the township, to Hannah Deibler, born in Lykens Valley. They had six chil- dren : John W.; George, farmer, Mifflin town- ship; Daniel J., on the homestead ; Emma, deceased, wife of Emanuel Hoy, of Up- per Paxton township ; William H., farmer, Berrysburg ; and Amanda J., wife of J. M. Matters, Upper Paxton township. Mr. and Mrs. George Deibler were members of the United Brethren church. They died on the homestead. Mr. Deibler was at first a Dem- ocrat, but in later life acted with the Repub- lican party. John W. Deibler received his early educa- tion in the district schools of the township, attending a short time each winter, and working during the rest of the j'ear on the farm. He was very fond of reading and educated himself by means of good books and periodicals. He remained on the home- stead until he was twenty-two, when he be- gan farming on his own account. He began with a tract of land comprising one hun- dred and forty-seven acres, which he cleared and modified with substantial improvements. In 1890 he sold his finely improved farm and bought a hotel in Berrysburg, now known as the Deibler House, which he con- ducted four years and six months with good success, good management making the in- vestment a profitable one. He sold the house to its present proprietor, Mr. Charles Etz- weiler, in 1894. He then bought several lots in the village and built also, at a cost of $4,000, one of the finest dwelling houses in Berrysburg, putting in all the modern con- veniences. John W. Deibler was married, in 1868, to Eliza A. Ho} T , born in Upper Paxton town- ship. They had no children. Mrs. Deibler died in 1872. Mr. Deibler's second wife, whom he married in 1873, was Miss Katie Wert, born in Northumberland county, Pa.; daughter of Michael Wert, an extensive mill owner in that county. They have one child, Harry C, born in 1874, and educated in the common schools of Mifflin township and in Beriysburg Academy. He has great natural musical talent, which has been finely cultivated; he is gifted as a writer and com- poser of music. He is agent for several manufacturing firms in the State. His future appears to be brilliant with promise. Mr. Deibler is a Republican. He was school director for three years and has held the office of constable and other positions of responsibility in the township. • He has much business ability and is respected for his per- sonal worth. He is a member of the Re- formed church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 905 Rombergkk, Henry A., | II istmaster and general merchant, Curtin, Pa., was born in Mifflin township, August t, 1N55. I lis father, David Romberger, was born in the same township, September 12, L823, and is a brother of Benjamin, and uncle of Joseph F. Romberger, sketches of whose lives appear elsewhere in tins volume. He cultivated and greatly improved one hundred acres of land in Mifflin township, and was also engaged in raising live stock. David Komberger was married in the township to Anna Mary Swab. Of their six children are living : Elizabeth; Henry A.; Anna Mary E., wife of \V. II. Hoover, Curtin, Pa.; and Franklin P., farmer on the homestead. Catherine and George H. both died young. Mr. Romberger died May 11, 1887. He was a Democrat and held some township offices. He was a mem- ber of the Lutheran church, old school, and was very active in church matters as deacon, elder and Sunday-school teacher. Mrs. David Romberger is now sixty-nine years of age, and resides on the homestead. Henry A. Romberger attended the com- mon schools in the winter months and worked on the farm during the rest of the year. He also studied for six terms at Ber- rvsburg Academy, after which he taught school in the township for eight terms, while still farming on the homestead and carrying on the produce business. After this he was for five years engaged in shipping produce and grain to the Lykens Valley coal district, which he made a successful business. He then bought of Mrs. M. P. Mattis the store and stock at Curtin, Pa., for which be paid §5,75(1, and on March 13, L885,witb stock to the value of $4,000, began a general mercan- tile business, which he conducted for more than eleven years, meeting with great suc- cess and building up a good trade. He also dealt in grain seeds, etc. On March 1.6,1896, Mr. Romberger sold this business to William P. Shaffer, of Mandata P. 0., Northumber- land county, Pa. Henry A. Romberger was married, in Mif- flin township, February 21, 1885, to Eliza Koppenheffer, born in Upper l'axton town- ship, Dauphin county, July 5. 1862; daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Ritznian) Koppeii- heffer; her father was a retired fanner and stockman, and a resident of Upper l'axton township. Mr. and Mrs. Romberger have one child. Charles A., born December 17. L892. Mr. Romberger is a Democrat. He is a member of the election board and was elected township clerk in bs ( .)5. He was ap- pointed postmaster under President Cleve- land's first administration and re-appointed under the second. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran church, and is prominent and active in all church matters. He has been a Sunday-school teacher nearly all his life and superintendent of the Sunday-school several times. He is a deacon and served on the committee which drafted the by-laws of the church. He always takes his full share in every good enterprise. Although retired from general business Mr. Romberger still cultivates a small farm of twenty-three acres. He is popular with all classes, for all recognize his personal worth and good will. Buffington, Cyktjs F., justice of the peace and carriage builder, Uniontown, Pa., was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 24, 1839. His father, John Buffington, was born in Lykens Valley in 1818, and now resides in Uniontown. He was a farm laborer in his younger days, and in later life worked at carriage and wagon making in Uniontown. He married Delia Prance, born in Lykens Valley, and died in 1858. They had twelve children : Cyrus F.: Sarah, wife of John Klinger; William : Han- nah, deceased; Solomon: Mary, deceased: Christina, wife of Isaac Groff; Elizabeth: Harriet, wife of William Drum ; Adam, and two who died in infancy. Mr. Buffington is a member of the United Brethren church, has been both deacon and elder, and is a class leader. He has been a resident of Uniontown for over fifty years, is well and favorably known, and universally honored. He has been foremost iii every movement to better the social condition and material pros- perity of the community. Cyrus F. Buffington attended school for a short time in Washington township: the re- mainder of his education was received in Uniontown. He hired to do farm work at ten years of age. and for four years worked for his board. He began to learn the trade of a millwright, and spent one year at this work, hut changed his plan, and worked for three years as apprentice with his father at wagon making, lie afterwards began the business of carriage making on his own ac- count, and carried it on successfully for five vears. In 180(5 he admitted bis brother to partnership, and since that time the firm of Buffington & Bro. have conducted a carriage and wagon factory which yields to none in 906 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the State for first-class workmanship. They have built a large factory, costing $1,000, and furnished it with the best machinery. Mr. Buffington has been justice of the peace for fifteen years, elected on the Repub- lican ticket. He administers the law and dispenses justice with ability and imparti- ality. He is a member of the borough coun- cil and the school board. Cyrus F. Buffington was married, at Berrys- burg, in 1862, to Caroline Bingaman, a native of Lower Mahanoy township, Northumber- land county, Pa ; she died in 1884. They had five children : Henry, educated at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., minister in the United Brethren church; Irwin, carpenter, deceased, was suffocated in the mines at Sha- mokin in 1894 ; John, Flora, and one that died in infancj^. Mr. Buffington married again March 17, 1885 ; his second wife was Maria Dunkelberger. Their children are Lloyd D. and Emma. Mr. Buffington is a member of the United Brethren church, Sun- day-school superintendent, trustee, deacon, and elder. He has the business virtues in due proportion ; is industrious, enterprising, frugal and intelligent. He is also genial in spirit and manner, and is well liked by his neighbors. Buffington, William, is the brother and partner of Cyrus F. Buffington. He was born in Uniontown, March IS, 1845. He took the ordinary course of instruction at the schools of Uniontown, after which he worked for three years on the farm. He spent one year at the millwright trade, and then worked at the coal breakers for two years. He has been in partnership with his brother in the carriage building business since 1866. William Buffington was married, at Berrys- burg, in 1861, to Catherine A. Souder, born in Montgomery county, Pa. Their children are : William W., a mechanic ; Harry, re- siding at Shamokin ; Anna, and John, died young. Mr. Buffington is a Republican. In business capacity and the elements of charac- ter that secure success, as well as in personal worth, he is a good match for his excellent brother and partner, and is his peer in the social realm. He is a member of the United Brethren church. Klinger, William, farmer, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 7, 1840. His grandfather, Peter Klinger, was a farmer of Lykens Valley, and had a grist mill in Lykens township. He was a Democrat. He had ten children. He was a member of the Lutheran church. John A. Klinger, father of William Klinger, was one of the ten children of Peter Klinger, and was born in Lykens township. He was a farmer, and in 1840 settled on seventy- five acres of land in Mifflin town- ship, built a house of brick manufactured on the farm, the house costing $2,000 ; also built a barn, set out an orchard and made other improvements. He raised stock for home markets. He married, in Lykens township, in 1835, Lydia Dornheim, born in that town- ship. They had eight children : Ljrdia, de- ceased, wife of Gotlieb Quiner; Samuel, farmer, of Powell's Valley;. William ; Caro- line, wife of Jere Carl, plasterer, Williams- town ; Mary A., Mrs. Edward Lenker, Upper Paxton township ; John H, farmer, Wash- ington township ; Daniel D., died young ; Charles, burned to death in infancy. Mr. Klinger died in 1885, and Mrs. Klinger in 1894. He was a Democrat in politics. In the church of which he was a member, the Lutheran, he held all the offices, trustee, deacon, elder, Sunday-school teacher, and superintendent. He was numbered among the brave and patient toilers who redeem the country from the wilderness and introduce civilization. Only the most sturdy virtue, manifesting itself in industry, frugality and prudence, can accomplish such valuable re- sults. Such were the characteristics of Mr. John A. Klinger. William Klinger received four months' schooling in the winter of each year, and from early boyhood was accustomed to hard work on the farm, helping his father to clear and cultivate the homestead. On that farm he remained all his life, and purchased the farm after his father's death. William Klinger was married, in Washing- ton township, in February, 1869, to Hannah Eliza Kemmerer,born in Upper Paxton town- ship, November 1, 1846; daughter of Chris- tian and Catherine (Fisher) Kem merer, na- tives of Dauphin county. Mr. Kemmerer was a farmer, and died at Elizabethville in 1882; his wife died in 1880. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Klinger are: Fannie Elta, born February, 1871, attended school in the township ; John A., born January 20, 1872, educated in township schools and Berrys- burg Seminary ; for five terms taught school in Mifflin township. Mr. Klinger is a Democrat. He takes a DA r rnm count v. 907 deep interest in educational matters. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and was a deacon and a Sunday-school teacher. He is prominent in all good works. Latsha, John J., miller and farmer, was born in Jackson township, Northumberland county, Pa., May 12, 1856. Henry Latsha, his great-grandfather, was a native of Berks county, I'a., and after- wards removed to Northumberland eounty. On his way to that county to pay for his land he was lost and spent the night in the mountains. It was in the dead of winter, and Ins feet became frozen, and had to be amputated. He owned a large tract of land in Northumberland county, all in its native forest. Henry Latsha (2), grandfather of John J. Latsha, was born in Berks county, Pa. He was a farmer, and owned four farms in Northumberland county, in Jackson town- ship. He married Miss Emerich ; they had four- children : Henry, Jacob, Michael, and Elizabeth, wife of Henry Rogers, all of whom are deceased. The grandfather died in Jack- son township, Northumberland county, as also did his wife. Owing to an accident which happened to the pastor on his way to the funeral, Mr. Latsha was buried without clergical ministrations. He was a member of the Lutheran church. His politics were Democratic He was a prominent citizen. Henry Latsha (3), father of John J., was born in Jackson township, Northumberland county, Pa., in 1802. He was a farmer, and cultivated a farm of one hundred acres up to the time of his death. lie was also engaged in stock raising. Mr. Latsha was married, in Jackson township, to Mrs. Elizabeth Blosser, of the same township. They had six children : David, deceased ; Mary, deceased, wife of William DeW'itt : Henry, farmer of Northumberland county ; Michael and Peter, deceased, and one child died in infancy. Mrs. Elizabeth Latsha died on the homestead. Mr. Latsha was married again, to Margaret Lees, a native of Northumberland county, by whom he had four children : Sarah, wife of Henry Deppen, of Northumberland county; Harriet, wife of David Bohner, of Northum- berland county; Samuel, farmer. Lower Ma- hanoy township, Northumberland county, and John J. The father died in January, 1856. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and Democratic in politics. His widow was again married, her second hus- band being Peter Leitz. farmer, Northum- berland county. They had no children. Mrs. Beitz died in 1870. John J. Latsha was born five months after his father's death, and having but slender educational advantages was compelled to make up the deficiency as far as possible by his own efforts. At twelve years of age he came to Mifrlin township, Dauphin county, and worked on the farm of John Lark for one year for his board and clothing. He next spent four years with his stepfather on the homestead, after which he worked in the cotton factory at Uniontown, Dauphin county, for eight mouths, and then again at farm labor for three years. He was next at milling for a year and a half, then at farm- ing in Ogle county, 111., for two years; then at home for a short time; then farming one season in Nebraska ; then home again, and ran a threshing machine for two years: then having sold out this business, he tried trad- ing in Lykens Valley for three years, and found it very profitable. After this Mr. Latsha rented the farm of John Snyder,near Berrysburg, and settled down to farming for eleven years. In 1S95 he returned to Union- town and operated a grist mill and a saw mill with fair success. John J. Latsha was married, at Elizabeth- ville, January 1, 1881, to Emma Meckley, born in Jackson township, Dauphin count v. September 6, 1857, died December 31, 1881. They had one child, which died. He mar- ried again, at Berrysburg, April "27, 1882, his second wife being Susan Snyder, born October 9, 1849, at Uniontown ; daughter of John Snyder, and granddaughter of that John Snyder who laid out Uniontown. Their children are: John Snvder, born February 15, 1SS3, and Annie E.,born April 13, 1SS7. Mr. Latsha bought his present home in 1884, paying for it $1.8511; he lias substantially improved it. He lost his mill by the flood of 1892, and rebuilt it at a cost of $800. He is a Republican, is a member of the Uniontown council, is a member of the Re- formed church, has been deacon, and is elder, and secretary of the Sunday-school. He is a prominent man. and is regarded as one of the solid and square members of the business community, and a worthy and honorable citizen. BONAWITZ, JONATHAN, farmer, was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., Sep- tember 27, 183:1. (ieorge Honawitz, his 908 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA grandfather, was the son of a German who came from the Fatherland to Pennsylvania, and became a farmer. George was born in Berks county, learned tailoring, and worked at the trade both in Berks county and in Mifflin township, Dauphin count3 r , where he came while still a young man. In this township he bought one hundred acres of land, part of which he cleared, and built on it a log house and barn, and made other im- provements. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising. He married a Miss Kop- penheffer; their family consisted of six chil- dren. His wife dying, he married a Miss Matter ; her children were eight in number. George Bonawitz died in Mifflin township. He was an old line Whig. He belonged to the Lutheran church, new school. John Bonawitz, father of Jonathan, at- tended subscription schools, and obtained a fair education. He went to farming and stock raising upon a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, on which he had built a dwelling and other needful structures. He married Sallie Schoffstall, born in Lykens township. They had five children, of whom Jonathan is the only survivor ; Kate, Polly, Henry, and Sarah, wife of Jacob Lesker, all being deceased. The mother dying in 1840, Mr. Bonawitz married Kate Harman, widow of John Mossner. They had no children. John Bonawitz died on the homestead in 1884. He was an old line Whig, and be- longed to the Lutheran church, old school, and took an active part in church matters. He was a well-known citizen, and was uni- versally liked. Jonathan Bonawitz attended subscription schools and public schools during the win- ter, and worked on the farm in summer. He became a farmer, lived all his life on the homestead, and took care of his father in his old age. He cultivated one hundred and thirty acres of land, on which he made many improvements. Jonathan Bonawitz was married, in Halifax township, in August, 1861, to Margaret, daughter of Henry Put- ter of that township, born in Millersburg, Pa., in 1840. Their children were: Mary, wife of Peter Stine; Charles, farms the homestead ; William E., physician at Fish- erville, Jackson township ; Katie and Frances, both in the millinery business at Berrysburg. Katie attended the Westches- ter State Normal School. Mr. Bonawitz is a Republican. He has been school director for one term, also tax collector, assessor and supervisor of roads. He is a member of the old Lutheran church, a Sunday-school teacher and superintendent. He is also the leader of the choir, and has been organist of the church from boyhood. He has been an ex- cellent singer in his day. He is a favorite both in church circles and in political life. His home is a musical one, all the children being musicians. It is a delightful family, and a fountain of good to the community. Stine, Peter E., son-in-law of Mr. Bona- witz, was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., Sej)tember 23, 1861. His father was Peter L. Stine, and his grand- father Peter John Stine, a farmer of Lykens township. Peter L. Stine was born in that township in 1827. He was a farmer, and had a grist mill in Washington township for seventeen years. In 1885 he engaged in mercantile business in Elizabethville, Pa., meeting with success. He was married, in Lykens township, to Elizabeth Buffington, born in Lykens Valley ; she died in 1892. Their children were: Ellen, wife of C. A. Deibler, farmer of Mifflin township ; Sarah, wife of Daniel J. Deibler, Mifflin township ; Isaac T., farmer and miller, Lykens town- ship ; Catherine, wife of Edward Martin, Kansas; Peter E.; David C, at home; John J., died aged four years ; Hany W., with his father ; Carrie, wife of Charles Cooper, farmer, Washington township ; Samuel T., with his father. Peter L. Stine is now in the drug business in Elizabethville. He is a Democrat, and has held various township offices, including that of school director. He is a member of the Reformed church. Peter E. Stine received a fair education in the schools of Washington township and at Berrysburg Seminary, which he attended for one term. He worked on the farm for his father until he was twenty years of age, after which he was clerk for Frederick Weaver in Elizabethville for four years. For seven years afterwards he managed busi- ness for his father. On March 25, 1892, he removed to Mifflin township and embarked in the creamery business, establishing a plant which cost $4,000, including a cider press and chop mill. He pays the farmers in the region over $1,000 per month for milk. He has also a branch creamery in Northumber- land county, which cost over $1,000. In this business he is meeting with success. Peter E. Stine was married, in Mifflin township, in 1885, to Mary F., daughter of Jonathan Bon- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 909 awitz, born in May. \swi. 11 ieir children are: Amy J., Karl A.., Clayton E., ami Hu- bert X. Mr. Stine is a Democrat; he was for three years auditor. He is a member of the Reformed church, and a deacon. He has been for twenty years a Sunday-school teacher, and for four years a superintendent (if the school. The career of Mr. Stine is notable and especially interesting to young men and boys who have to make their own way in the world, lie began with only ten cents for capital. By push, pluck and enter- prise, coupled with industry and integrity, he has made his way into a comfortable busi- ness and an assured competence. Runk:, Rev. Jacob, retired minister of the United Brethren church, residing at Berrys- burg. Pa., was horn in Elizabethville, Dau- phin county, Pa., July 20, 1835. His grand- father, John Jacob Runk, was born in Ger- many, April 16, 1763. He came to this country early in life and settled in Lykens Valley, then a part of Lancaster county. He married a Miss Hayman and bought of his father-in-law seventy acres of woodland. This he cleared and built upon it a dwelling and other structures, living at first in a log house. He was always a farmer. His chil- dren were: Michael, Jacob, Philip, Ludwig, John, Susan, Elizabeth, Kate, ami Hannah. Mr. Runk and his wife died on the home- stead, the former on December 1,1826. They were members of the German Reformed church. Mr. Runk is a Democrat. His son Philip, father of Rev. Jacob Runk, was born in Elizabethville in September, 1805. He had a fairly good German educa- tion ami grew up on his father's farm. He became a farmer and cultivated eighty acres of land: he had also forty acres of timber land. He was to some extent a stock raiser. lie was married, in Lykens Valley, to Kliza- beth Smith, horn in the valley near Eliza- bethville, in 1808: daughter of John Adam Smith, a farmer of Berks county, of German descent. They had. nine children : Mary, de- ceased; Susan, deceased, wife of William Bordner, Powell's Valley; Rev. Jacob; Chris- tina, wife of Henry Buffington, Dauphin county, Michael, blacksmith. Pine Grove, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of John Shoop, Ninevah, Mo.; Hannah, wife of Klias Shoop. firmer. Powell's Valley; Adam, resides in Logans- port, 1ml.. and Philip, died young. The father died on the homestead in December, 1874. He was horn a Democrat and died a Republican. He was school director, super- visor and a member of the United Brethren church, in which he was a class leader and trustee. His wife also took an active part in church affairs. She died on the homested in 1877. Jacob Runk attended a German school in Powell's Valley, kept in the basement of a private house, and afterwards went to Eng- lish and German schools of the township. From eight to twenty-one years of age be worked on his father's farm. He educated himself by reading and observation, and took up preaching. He was licensed to preach, and after taking a three years : course in theology was ordained to the ministry in the United Brethren church by the con- ference held at Schuvlkill Haven, Pa., in 1859. Mr. Runk's first field of labor in the Lord's vineyard was near Reading, Berks county, Pa., where he spent a short time. He went thence to Lebanon circuit, and remained two years; thence to Hummelstown one year; thence to Lykens Valley; thence to Middleburg, Snyder county, two years; to Reading Station two years; to Bethlehem, Northampton county, three years; to Salem church, Lebanon, as station preacher, two years. He was then presiding elder for four years. He went then to the town of Lykens for three years; thence to Jacksonville cir- cuit two years; to Lykens Valley circuit two years. Thence he went to Bellevue, Lebanon county, and was one year on Bellevue circuit; thence to Allentown two years. Mr. Runk was again elected presiding elder in 1888, and removed to Berrysburg, where he has since resided. After serving four years as presiding elder he retired to his fine farm of thirty-eight acres, on which he has his home. Several churches have been built up under his supervision, lie lias been three times a delegate to general conference: at Dayton, Ohio, in 187:'.; Westtidd. 111., 1877; and York, Pa., 1889. He still takes an active part in church matters. Rev. Jacob Runk was married, in.Union- town. Mifflin township, Dauphin county. I'm., to Henrietta Geist, horn in Uniontown, August 21, 1843: daughter of Conrad Geist, a preacher of the United Brethren church. They have five children: Cora M.. horn April H». 1865. wife of Rev. Charles Mutch, a United Brethren preacher, of Shamokin, Northumberland county: Anna 1.. horn September 7, 1867: M. Kl lie. born January 910 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 2, 1870, wife of Prof. Daniel Romberger, Williamstown,Pa., died June 5,1893; Irvin, born August 23, 1874, teacher, now studying at Lebanon Valley College. Mrs. Henrietta Runk died August 28, 1874. She was a de- vout Christian, and a talented leader in church work, a lovely lady, and a devoted mother. Mr. Runk was married the second time in 1876, at Lebanon, to Sallie Davis, born November 18, 1846, in Lebanon county. They had one cbild, Harry V., born July 11, 1877, is a tinsmith at Uniontown. Mrs. Sallie Runk died July 11, 1877. Mr. Runk is a Republican and a Prohi- bitionist. He worked hard to obtain an education, having to depend upon his own resources. He won success, and established himself in his chosen profession. He has been very active and useful ; he has worked for the establishment of righteousness and religion, and in all his fields of labor has beeil a power for good. Advancing years have not chilled his ardor or dampened his zeal ; in years, as in youth, he is alive to the needs of the world, and to all opportunities for doing good. Romberger, Bengohan, retired farmer, was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 17, 1821. His grand- father, Baltzer Romberger, was the son of a German settler in Lancaster county, Pa., and was a laborer. He married, in Lebanon county, a Miss Bricker ; they had nine chil- dren. Mr. Romberger died at the home of his son Baltzer, in Mifflin township, aged eighty-eight ; his wife died at the same place in her seventy-eighth year. He was a pio- neer, and had a hard fight in life. Three times he was driven from his home by the Indians. He was an old school Democrat and an old school Lutheran. Baltzer Rom- berger (2), father of Bengohan, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in 1778. He received a German education in subscription schools, and was a farmer and blacksmith. He be- gan business as a smith, and later in life came to Lykens Valley and bought six hun- dred acres of land, for a part of which he paid $10 per acre ; the land was all in tim- ber. With the assistance of his family, Mr. Romberger cleared this land, and erected upon it the needed buildings, made fences, planted an orchard, etc. He then engaged in stock raising. Baltzer Romberger, Jr., was married, in Lebanon, Pa., to Elizabeth Seacrer, born in Lebanon, daughter of Conrad Seacrer, a farmer, of Lebanon county. They had eleven children : Mary, deceased, wife of Daniel Matter, farmer ; Catherine, deceased, wife of Philip Matter ; George and Daniel, deceased ; Bengohan; Hannah, wife of Jacob Wood- side, Berrysburg, Pa.; Rebecca, deceased, wife of Jere Horner ; David, deceased ; Balt- zer, farmer; Susan, deceased, wife of John Bordner; and Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Jacob Hoy. Mr. and Mrs. Romberger were prominent and active members of the Lu- theran church. Mr. Romberger was deacon and elder. His politics were Democratic. He died in Mifflin township in 1838; his wife died in the same place in 1860, at the home of her son Bengohan, who watched over her in her declining years. She was exemplary in all the relations of life, and especially was she wise and faithful in the training of her family. Bengohan Romberger attended subscrip- tion schools in Mifflin township in the winter, and further educated himself by reading and private study. From early boyhood he worked on the farm of his father, helping to clear and cultivate the land. He remained upon the farm until he was seventeen years of age, when his father died. He then spent two years as clerk in a store at Gratz, and after that, until he was twenty-one, he was clerk in the store of his brother-in-law at Curtin, Pa. Mr. Romberger then purchased the homestead of one hundred and seventeen acres, paying $66.66 per acre. Part of the price he paid with money saved from his earnings, and for the rest he went into debt. After cultivating this farm for four years, he sold it for twice as much as he paid for it, and bought another farm of one hundred and ten acres, which he improved, and occu- pied for ten years, and then sold. He then bought a third farm of one hundred and fifty acres, well improved, which he still operates. He purchased also another farm of ninety acres, which he keeps under culti- vation. He is interested in live stock. He is a very industrious man, working early and late, and making every day tell toward provision for the present and future needs of himself and family. Mt. Romberger was married, in Washing- ton township, in 1842, to Amelia, daughter of Joseph Fisher, farmer, born in Mifflin township in 1822. They had five children : Daniel, deceased ; Joseph F., merchant at Berrysburg ; Mary M., deceased, wife of DAT I'll IN COUNTY. Oil Charles Mattis; Nathan, farmer, Lykens township; ;ui«l one child died in infancy. Mrs. Amelia Romberger died in L869. She was a hard working, worthy woman. On April 2, L876, Mr. Romberger married his second wife, Hannah Schreffler, born in Northumberland county. January 5, LS37 ; daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Gutzer) Schreffler, farmers of Berks county, and the parents of fourteen children. Mr. and Mrs. Komberger had no children. Mrs. Rom- berger had been previously married to Elias Troutman,by whom she had two children: J. Frankly, residing in ( lleveland, < )hio ; and Catherines., who died young. Mr. Romberger was a school director for two terms and tax collector for seven terms. He has been a merchant for many years, and has been enterprising and successful, dis- playing business tact and talent. He is a man of dominant public spirit, as much in- terested in the advancement of the town as in the success of his own business. He has been aptly called the " Father of Berrysburg," which is an expression of the general convic- tion as to his plans and purposes in the im- provement of the community. He has built many well arranged dwellings, among them his own home, which he furnished with all conveniences, at an outlay of $4,000. In church affairs he is even more prominent, as an honored memberofthe Lutheran church. old school, winch he has served as trustee, deacon and elder. The luick of which the fine house of worship of thai denomination is built was burned on his farm. He col- lected most of the money to pay for the erec- tion of the edifice, and was himself the largesl contributor to the fund. He has spent for I he church, first and last, the sum of $8,000. In some respects Berrysburg is a model town, and to the intelligence, enterprise, public spirit and liberality <>f Mr. Romberger much of its attractiveness is due. The town has always been an object of his care and service, and its citizens in turn love to honor Mr. Romberger as a public benefactor. EOYER, BEKNEVILLE, retired. LelTVsburg, Pa., was born in Mahantango township, Schuylkill county, Pa., February 12. 1844. His grandfather. Peter Hover, was a laborer ; he died in Berks enmity. 1'a. Henry Hover, father of Benneville EToyer, was burn in Lykens Valley, La. lb' wa- a laborer and removed to Schuylkill county. He followed in his occupation until 1855, when he died. In Lykens Valley he married Mary Lover, born in Schuylkill county, daugh- ter of Samuel Boyer, farmer, of the same county. They had five children: Elizabeth, deceased, born in 1N33. wife of William Fugle ; Rebecca, unmarried, lives at Larry. Schuyl- kill county, Pa.; Henry, deceased, soldier in the late war in company A. Fiftieth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers; Peter, died young. Mr. Henry Hover was a Democrat. He was a member of the Reformed church. His wife died inStone Valley, Northumberland county, Pa.,.ih February, 1856. Benneville Hover attended the public schools. At the age of eleven he lost his father and was obliged to work on a farm for his board and clothing until he was seven- teen. He was then employed six months as a teamster by G. Adams, after which he spent a few months as apprentice in a smithy. At the age of eighteen Mr. Hover enlisted, at Sacramento, Schuylkill county, Pa., February 24, 1862, in company G, One Hundred and Seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Col. Thos. A. Ziegler, afterwards Col. T. F. McCoy and Capt. M. Murphy. He partici- pated in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Bull Run, South Mountain, and Antietam. At the last named battle, September 17, 1862, he lost his leg by a minie ball passing through it. The leg was amputated in a barn, and he was confined in the Smoketown, Md., hospital; was discharged July 11, 18(53, and returned home. His father and mother being both dead he remained only a short time and then went to Philadelphia and learned cigar mak- ing, at which he spent sometime. He also worked a short time at label printing, and then went to the Soldiers' Home, supported by the citizens of Philadelphia. Here he at- tended school in 1864-65, and then returned to Schuylkill county ami worked a short time at cigar making. After tins he was for two years clerk for John Reed, of Gratz, Dauphin county. In 1869 Mr. Hoyer studied at Free- burg Academy. Snyder county. La., under Prof D. Boyer; in LS71-72 at Berrysburg Seminary, under Prof. Peter Bergstresser. lb- then taught school very successfully for two terms in Jackson and Jefferson townships. For the following six year- he had a cigar manufactory and a restaurant at Gratz, which he sold, and in 1876 established the same business at Berrysburg : he conducted a cigar factory and a restauranl in that place for fif- teen years. Heat length sold out and now 912 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA resides in Berrysburg, having relinquished active work. Benneville Hoyer was married, in Jackson township, Dauphin county, November 3, 1872, to Caroline Schoffstall, widow of Benjamin Kuntzelman, born in Gratz, Lykens township, January 15, 1850 ; daughter of Solomon and Catherine (Bordner) Schoffstall ; her father a farmer of Lykens township. Their children are : Jennie D., born February 25, 1874, wife of C. H. Schoffstall ; Charles H., born Octo- ber 9, 1875, baker, Philadelphia; James M., born August 18, 1877, farmer in Mifflin town- ship ; William E., born August 23, 1879, died March 30, 1881 ; Raymond F., born Febru- ary 12, 1881, died February 23, 1889 ; Anna M., born February 4, 1886, attending Chester Springs School ; Ella M., born November 24, 1887, also at same school ; Beulah C, born September 26, 1891. Mrs. Hoyer died of heart failure October 8, 1892. The children by Mrs. Hoyer's first marriage to Mr. Kuntzelman are : Aaron I., born April 27, 1867, miner, at Williamstown ; John B., born October 7, 1868, farmer in Upper Pax- ton township. Since the death of his wife Mr. Hoyer has had as housekeeper Miss Emma J. Gessner, an excellent young lady. The first vote Mr. Hoyer cast, in November, 1864, in Philadel- phia, was a Democratic ticket ; he is now a Republican. He was a member of Kissinger Post, No. 376, G. A. R., Gratz, Pa., and of P. 0. S. of A., Washington Camp, No. 307, Ber- rysburg, Pa. He is a member of the Reformed church, Berrysburg, Pa. Mr. Hoyer is among the maimed patriots, suffering much from the loss of his leg sacri- ficed in the service of his country, but secure in the reward bestowed by a consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and in the grati- tude which all good citizens render to those who redeemed the life of the Nation. He has cheerfully accepted his limitations and pa- tiently worked on. Declining years bring him no regrets, and the future is spanned with the bow of hope. Straub, William, farmer and stockman, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., September 21, 1831 ; son of John and Christian (Hime) Straub. John Straub was also born in Schuylkill county, and was a son of John Straub, farmer and mill owner of that county, where he died. John Straub, Jr., was also a farmer, and cul- tivated several rented farms in his native county, where he died in 1845. His wife, Christiana Hime, was born in Northumber- land county. Their children were: John, resides in Northumberland county; Ange- line, deceased, wife of Jere Matter, engineer; William; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Da- vid Seal; Samuel, Lykens township, Dau- phin county; Amos, farmer, Mifflin town- ship; Sarah, died young; Mary, wife of John Wetmore, Seven Points, Northumber- land county. Mr. Straub was a Democrat. He was a member of the Lutheran church. The second husband of Mrs. Straub was Val- entine Savage ; they had a daughter, Alice, wife of Henry Hamhulse, of Schuylkill county. Mrs. Savage died at the home of her son, William Straub, in 1880. William Straub attended subscription schools for a short time each year, during the winter season, but his school advantages were very limited, as he went to work on the farm when he was six years of age. He worked for his father until he was fourteen, when his father died, after which he hired out to do farm work, receiving as wages $4 per month. He worked in this way for three or four years and then learned shoemaking, and worked for four years at that trade. He then came to Mifflin town- ship, Dauphin county, and for three years was a teamster for Mr. Martin Curtin, a storekeeper; then drove" the mail stage from Millersburg to Fremont, Schuylkill county. He then rented and cultivated for sixteen years a farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres in Mifflin township. Having by this time saved some money, Mr. Straub bought, in 1873, his present farm of thirty acres from Daniel Matter, on which there was an old house. In 1875 he bought thirty addi- tional acres near the homestead, built a fine house as a dwelling, and one of the best barns in the township, costing over $5,000. He afterwards bought of G. J. Miller a farm of eighty acres. He cultivated all this land and engaged extensively in stock-breeding. He has been and is still a very industrious man. In his younger days it was his cus- tom to work on the farm in the day time and drive a huckster wagon at night. He has been very successfully engaged in huck- stering for forty-five years. William Straub was married, in Mifflin township, in. December, 1853, to Elizabeth Hultzman, born in Mifflin township, in 1837 ; daughter of Jonathan Hultzman, farmer, Mifflin township. Their children DAUPHIN COUNTY. 913 are: Jolin N., Ilarrisburg, Pa.; Mary, wife of Jolin Dockey, who farms the homestead; Charles, deceased; Norman, farmer, Mifflin township ; Emma, wife of Henry Howe, farmer, Miillin township; Harry, farmer, on homestead ; Katie, wife of Jacob U. Hart- man, farmer, Mifflin township. Mrs.Straub died in 1890, since when Mrs. Mary Dockey has been her father's housekeeper. Mr. Straub is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran church, new school, and for a number of years has been a trustee of the church, to which he gives liberally. He contributed over §600 for building the house of worship. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, of the Knights of Pythias, and of the Grange. Mr. Straub is a man of good common sense, en- terprising and active, and is a very success- ful business man. Lie began farming with $50 and a horse and buggy ; planted an orchard of five acres, worked hard, and was rewarded with the most gratifying success. Dubendorf, Samuel D., blacksmith, was born in Upper Pax ton township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 31, 1857. His grandfather, Samuel Dubendorf, was a Pennsylvanian of German extraction and a farmer, owning and cultivating a farm of one hundred acres in Lykens township, Dau- phin county, on which he raised fine stock. He was a famous hunter in his day. He married in Lykens township. His children were: David, William, Samuel, Levina, Hat- tie, Matilda, Susan, and Sarah. He was au old line Whig. Both he and bis wife died in Lykens township. They were mem- bers of the German Reformed church. Samuel Dubendorf (2), father of Samuel D., was bum at Gratz, Lykens township, in 1828. He was a farmer and blacksmith. He removed to Upper Paxton township, where he built a shop and worked as a smith fur over fifty years, at the same time farming twenty-one acres, on which he built a house and barn and made other valuable improve- ments. He was full of energy and enterprise and his business was proportionately suc- cessful. His first wife was a native of Mifflin township, Lydia, daughter of John Radel, farmer. Their children were: John, black- smith, Elizabethville, Pa.; Amanda, wife of John Bechtel, Elizabethville; Susan, wife of John Seal, Upper Paxton township ; Samuel; Daniel, and Charles, both deceased. Mrs. Lydia Dubendorf died in 1 >; < > li . Mr. Duben- dorf's second wife was Christiana Markle, of Northumberland county. They had three children: William, carpenter, Millersburg, Pa.; Mary, and Henry G., who reside at home Mr. Dubendorf was a Republican. He was a member of the Reformed church. He died in 1S93; hks wife survives him and resides in Upper Paxton township. Samuel D. Dubendorf attended school in early boyhood in Upper Paxton township, and at the age of fourteen went to work in the blacksmith shop with his father. He continued working with his father until he was twenty, and then worked one year at his trade for Henry Wise, at Gratz. Then for one year he was employed to shoe the min- ing team at Dayton, Pa. At the end of that year he returned to work in his father's shop. A year later, in 1881, he bought his father's shop and trade and has ever since conducted a general blacksmithing business on his own account. He has prospered aud during thistime has built a fine dwelling cost- ing $1,000, making all the improvements re- quisite for a most convenient and comfortable home. Mr. Dubendorf was married, on the homestead, in November, 1881, to Mary J., daughter of John N. Deibler, of Mifflin town- ship, born in Centre county, Pa., in June, 1855. They have three children: John, born November 20, 1882, attending school; Gertrude, born in June, 1880, attended Berrysburg Seminary in 189:3; and Pearl, born August 29, 1880. Mr. Dubendorf is a Republican and takes an active interest in politics; he has served as inspector of elec- tions. He is deeply interested in all school matters and is in favor of compulsory edu- cation. In church interests he is no less active and devoted. He serves the United Brethren Sunday-school as secretary and librarian and has for the last ten yens officiated as sexton of the church. Mr. Du- bendorf displays tireless industry in all that he undertakes, is progressive and full of en- terprise. He is a most useful member of society, and is highly esteemed by all his neighbors. Ui.sn, Jacob M., is among the prominent and prosperous farmers and stockmen of Miillin township. He is a native of Green- wood township. Perry county. Pa., and was born January S, 1855. He bears the name of his grandfather, Jacob Ulsh, also a native of Perry county and a fanner. His father. Josiah Ulsh, was likewise horn in Green- 914 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENGYUL OPEDIA wood township, Perry county, where lie was reared, and where he owned and cultivated one hundred acres of land, and was an ex- tensive stock raiser. Josiah Ulsh married Sarah Arbogast, born in Snyder county, Pa., in 1827. They had six children: Jacob M.; Maggie, unmarried, residing in Perry county, Pa.; John, farmer, Greenwood township, Perry county; Amelia, wife of Solomon Weaver, Topeka, Kan.; Sarah, died young; Albert, unmarried, lives in Topeka, Kan. Mrs. Ulsh died in 1882. Mr. Ulsh survives her and resides on the homestead in Perry county. He is a Republican, is well known and universally esteemed. Jacob M. Ulsh attended the schools of his native township, and began business early by working on the home farm, where he continued until lie was twenty years old. He then came to Lykens Valley, Dauphin county, and worked four years as a farm hand for Jonathan Reigle, then went to Benjamin Reigle's and worked for four years on his' farm, after which he cultivated the farm of D. D. Elder, Washington township, for eleven years. In 1894 he moved on the farm of one hundred and twenty-eight acres, on which he now resides, in Mifflin town- ship, and is engaged in farming and raising live stock. Jacob M. Ulsh was married, in Mifflin township, in 1879, to Mary Lehman, born in Mifflin township, daughter of Samuel Leh- man, a merchant of Upper Paxton township, and his wife, Catherine (Deibler) Lehman. Mr. and Mrs. Ulsh have had two children : Sallie C, born in 1880, and Jacob H., in 1886. Mr. Ulsh is a Republican. He served as school director of Washington township for two years. In 1882 he was constable of the township. Mr. Ulsh has always been a hard-working man and a good man of busi- ness, and has succeeded in acquiring a com- fortable competency. He is well known and liked by every one, and is one of the solid citizens of the community. Miller, Major J. Frank, was born in Annville, Lebanon county, June 13, 1830. His grandfather, John Miller, spelled his name Muller ; he was a native of Switzer- land, and came to this country with his par- ents, who settled in Dauphin count}-, then included in Lancaster county. He owned a large tract of land, then covered with tim- ber, on which he cleared several farms, and was extensively engaged in agriculture. He married in Lancaster, the name of his wife cannot now be given with certainty, but it was probably Snavely. The names of his children, so far as known, are: John, Isaac, Abraham, Jacob, Christian, Magdalena ; but there were others whose names cannot be ascertained. He died in Hanover, Lebanon county. He was a Whig and a member of the Mennonite denomination. Isaac Miller, father of the Major, received a good education in subscription schools. He spent bis younger days with his father on the farm, and became a competent busi- ness man. When he became of age he bought a farm of one hundred and forty acres in South Annville township, Lebanon county, which he occupied and improved and continued to cultivate until 1847. He then retired from active work, bought prop- erty in Annville and resided there until his death. Besides farming, he did a large busi- ness in live stock, buying in the West and shipping to the eastern markets. His busi- ness in horses was very successful. Isaac Miller was married at the place of his birth, Hanover township, Lebanon county, to Mollie Frensler, a native of that place; they had eight children : Henry, deceased, a farmer; Sarah, widow of John Frensler, Annville, Lebanon county ; Christiana, widow of Jacob Bachman, Annville; Magdalena, deceased, wife of Philip Wolfenberger, of Illinois; Elizabeth, second wife of the same Philip Wolfenberger, Princeton, 111.; J. Frank ; Jacob, in real estate business, Princeton, 111.; Mollie, died in infancy. Mr. Miller died at Annville in 1878. He was originally a Whig, and afterwards a Re- publican, and took an active part in political movements. He possessed great business ability and was always successsful in his en- terprises. He and his wife became members of the United Brethren church at Annville, and attended the services there up to the time of their death. J. Frank Miller was educated at subscrip- tion schools taught in German, and learned his first lessons in that tongue; in that course he went as far as the psalter. He also attended the Meyerstown Academy for one year, and attended the Annville Acad- emy, Lebanon county, for two years. He worked on the farm with his father until 1848 and then went to Iowa ; remained a short time, and returned as far as Mansfield, Ohio, near which place he had charge of a DAUPHIN COUNTY. 915 grist mill for just six months, when he was taken ill, and returned to his home at Aim- ville. Pa., and taught winter school for three terms. After this Mr. Miller was for two years in the shoe and hat factory business at Meyerstown, and was reasonably successful. During this time lie received his first com- mission from Governor Bigler, as lieutenant of State militia. In 1S54 Mr. Miller went to Princeton, 111., and engaged in the grain business, which yielded him very satisfactory profits until the panic of 1858 prostrated all business. He did not, however, abandon the busi- ness Jhere until 1860, when he returned to Dauphin county, Pa. During his stay at Princeton lie became identified with the " underground railroad." In 1853 he received from Governor Bissell, of Illinois, a commis- sion as first lieutenant in the Illinois State militia. After his return to Pennsylvania he resided at Berrysburg until the war broke out in 1861. In June of that year Mr. Miller enlisted in company B, Ninth regiment, Pennsylva- nia cavalry, as second lieutenant, under Colonel Williams and ('apt. E. G. Savage. He served with the regiment in this rank until August 2, 1862, when he was promoted and mustered inasfirst lieutenant,companyC; May 23, 1863, he was again promoted and mus- tered in as captain of company K. He was promoted to major of the regiment June 23, L865. During his time of service Major Miller was in the following engagements: Paris, Ky., July 9, 1862; Richmond, Ky., September 2, 1862; Perryville, Ky., October 8,1862; Carter's raid into East Tennessee, December, 1862; commanded by General Carter, 1,104 men in the saddle: marched twenty-one days, often continuously day and night, two hundred and seventy-three miles into the enemy's lines; Franklin, Tenn., March 1, 1863; Spring Hill. Tenn., March 10, 1863; Triune, Tenn., June 11, 1863; Shelby villi-, Tenn., June 28, 1SH3 : La- fayette, Ga., September .13, 1863; Chicka- maugua,Ga., September 19, 20, 21, 1863; New Market, Ala., October 6, 1863; Dandridge, Tenn., December 24, 1863; Mossy Creek, Tenn., December 26, 27. 29, L863.; Dan- dridge. Tenn., January 16, 1864; Lovejoy Station, Ga., November 16, 1864; Macon, Ga.; November 20, 1864; Waynesboro, Ga., November 28, L864; Savannah, Ga., Decem- ber 21. 1864 : Columbia, S. C, February is, L865; Averysboro, N. G, March 16, 1865; Bentonville, N. C, March 19, 20, 1865; Raleigh, X. C, April 12,186r ); Morrisville, N. G, April 13, 1865, and at the surrender of Johnson and his army at Benton's house, N. C, April 26, 1865. Major Miller was dis- charged from the service at Harrisburg in September, 1865. For the first year after his return from the army he was engaged in mercantile business at Berrysburg. He then became agent for several companies manufacturing agricul- tural implements, and was thus occupied for a number of years. He has now practically retired from active business. Maj. J. Frank Miller was married, at Ber- rysburg, July 4, 1855, to Emma J., daughter of Dr. H. G and Mary (Boyer) Beshler. born at Freeburg, Union county, now Snyder county, March 6,1835. Their children are: Henry I., born February 24, 1857, educated in Berrysburg Seminary, taught school, and became a music dealer, he married Addie Mover, of Georgetown, Northumberland county, and they have four children : Frank, Ralph, Albert, and George, deceased; Anna Laura, born August 24, 1S59, educated in Berrysburg Seminary, married George D. Romberger, insurance agent, at Berrysburg, and they have ten children, of whom eight are living. Major Miller was for four years postmaster at Berrysburg, commissioned under Presi- dent Harrison. Pie was also justice of the peace for five years, and was a careful, im- partial and popular official. Pie was school director for two terms, and is an ardent ad- vocate of compulsory education. He has served as both State and county tax collec- tor, and was census taker for Lykens Yallev in 1870 and 1880. He was a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket in 1866, but was defeated. He is a member of Princeton Lodge, No. 112, F. & A. M., Princeton, 111., and of the Knights of Honor, Princeton ; he is also a member of Kilpatrick Post, G. A. I!., at Millersburg, Pa. Major Miller is a member of the Lutheran church, new school. Dr. II. G Beshler, father of Mrs. Miller. was a well-known physician at Berrysburg. He was a native of Northumberland county, and of German descent. His wife was born in Snyder county, also of German ancestry. They had three children: Emma J., Mrs Miller; Annie E., deceased, wile of D. K. McClure ; John B., deceased, a prominent physician, of Berrysburg. 916 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Buntz, Rev. Stephen, pastor of the United Evangelical church, Berrysburg, was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., October 22, 1854; son of John and Charlotta (Keler) Buntz, both natives of Germany. The father was a carpenter by occupation and in 1854 came to this country, locating in Schuylkill county, where he spent the remainder of his life. His children are: Henry, Elizabeth, Her- man, Mary. John, deceased, Stephen, John, deceased, and two children, who died in in- fancy. The father died in Schuylkill county in 1868, and his wife died in Ashland, same county, in 1891, and both were members of the Evangelical church. Stephen attended the schools at Tamaqua and began his busi- ness life by working several years in the coal mines. Later he learned the trade of cigar making and followed that business for fifteen years. He then took up the study of theology and other branches in preparation for the work of the ministry, and was ordained a deacon by the Evangelical Association in 1888 at Norristown, Pa. Since his ordina- tion he has had charge of the churches at Ringtown, Hackney, Bridston, Meyerstown and Kuntstown, and in March, 1896, was in- stalled pastor of the church at Berrysburg. Rev. Buntz was married, at Ashland, Pa., in October, 1873, to Mary E. Tuckenbill, a na- tive of Schuylkill county. Their children are : Edwin S., attending school, and Robert D., died young. Mr. Buntz is a Prohibitionist in his political views. Bowman, William H., furniture manufac- turer and undertaker, Uniontown, Pa., was born near Berrysburg, Pa., January 13,1856. He attended the schools of the township in the winter and worked on his grandfather's farm until he was sixteen years of age. He then attended the Berrysburg Seminary' under Prof. Bergstresser for two years, after which he spent three years as an apprentice at the trade of cabinet making, and then worked three years as a journeyman. In 1880 he started a small shop of his oavii in Uniontown, having only $20 in cash to be- gin with, and has continued in the business since that time. Eight years later he erected a factory 22x56 feet, and equipped it with the most improved mach inery. His business has increased and has been profitable. He has built a fine residence, and is a prominent and prosperous business man. Mr. Bowman was married, at Uniontown in 1877, to Miss Kate Underkoffer, born in Northumberland county in 1856; daughter of John Under- koffer, a farmer and miller. They have six children : Emory I., Elura M., Clayton V., Bertha O, Paul J., and Florence E. In po- litical views Mr. Bowman is a Democrat and served as burgess of Uniontown three years, school director nine years, and also as audi- tor, judge of elections and clerk. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he holds the office of deacon and is the super- intendent and a teacher of the Sunday-school. He is master of forms in the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Deibler, Daniel J., farmer and stock- man, Berrysburg, Pa., was born on the old homestead in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 7, 1849; son of George and Hannah (Deibler) Deibler. He attended the township school, taught in the Deibler school house for three months each winter, and worked on the farm in the other months, until he was twenty-one years old. He then went to Illinois, and for sixteen months was engaged in farming, after which he returned and worked on the homestead until his father's death, since which he lias had charge of the farm, which consists of one hundred and fifty-nine acres, of which fifty acres are timbered land on which there is a saw mill. He was married, at Annville, Lebanon county, March 13, 1873, to Sarah L. Stine, born April 8, 1854 ; daughter of Peter L. Stine and Elizabeth (Bufnngton) Stine. The former resides at Elizabethville, and is a farmer and miller; the latter died at Eliza- bethville in 1892. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Deibler are: Clara E., Katie E., Polly L., Daniel D., Carrie M., Abbie R., Sadie I., Lulie E., Mark L., John C, and one child died young. Mr. Deibler is a Republican in politics, served as school director nine years, and supervisor of roads three years, assistant assessor one term, and judge of elections one year. He is a member of the German Re- formed church. Deibler, George A., farmer and dairy- man, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 13, 1848; son of George and Hannah (Deibler), Deibler, and brother of John W. Deibler, of Berrysburg. He attended the school taught during the winter months at the Deibler school house and during the summer months worked on the farm. He remained on the old homestead until he was twenty-four n^&A. q6 u>t>c c/c^y DAUPHIN COUNTY. 919 years old, and then began farming for him- self. He bought one hundred and twenty- five acres of farming land and fifty acres of mountain land, which he has been engaged in cultivating and developing. In 1874 he built a fine residence of brick made on the place, costing $2,500, and erected a barn and other buildings, costing $2,000 additional. He was married, in Washington township, in 1.S72, to Ellen Stine, born in Lykens township, September 30, 1851, a daughter of Peter L. Stine. Their children are: Peter I'., Charles E., Sallic T., George W., Emma I)., Elmer S., Henry H., Isaac N, and Cora E. Mr. Deibler was school director two terms, supervisor one term, and assessor and tax collector one term. In his political views he is a Republican. He is a member of the German Reformed church and a Sunday- school teacher. Detter, David F., principal of Berrys- burg Seminary, was born in York county, Pa., August 6, 1805. The great-grandfather came from Germany in his youth, settled in York county, engaged in farming and died in that county. John Detter, the grand- father, was also a farmer in York county. He married Sarah Jacobs, and the} 7 had six children. He was a Democrat and a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. James Detter, the father, was born in 1820 and brought up in York county. He attended subscription schools, and also the Oxford College in Adams county, where he received his higher education. 1 1 e became a professional teacher, and was engaged in the work for seventeen years, teaching in both subscription and in public schools. While teaching he con- ducted a business of contracting and build- ing. Subsequently he took up farming on the homestead, and became an extensive farmer and stockman, retiring from the business in 18S2. He rented his farm and took up his residence at Bermudian, in Adams county. He was married, in York county, to Cathe- rine Roth, born in Jackson township. York county, in 1830; daughter of John Both, farmer. Their children are : Franklin, Wal- ter, David V., Howard. Mary -J., Latimer, Reuben, and John, who died in infancy. The father was originally a Democrat, and changed his views and became a Republican in 1861. He was much interested and very active in all church matters in his younger 5S days. He is a member of the Evangelical church. David F. attended the public schools in Washington township, York county, and was reared on the farm. At eigh- teen years of age he entered East Berlin Academy, in Adams county, and after two years study was graduated in 1882. He taught school in Washington township, York county, one term, was sent to the prin- cipal of the Franklintown school one year, and then taught in Lancaster county until 1887, wdien he took an elementary course and was graduated from the Millersville State Normal School in 1889. He then be- came principal of the New Holland public school, in which position he remained until 1892, when he was elected principal of the Berrysburg high school, and has filled the place for four years with great acceptance. Mr. Detter is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a teacher in the Sun- day-school. In political views he is a Re- publican, and is a member of Washington Camp, P. O. S. of A. Enterline, Solomox H., deceased, for- merly a prominent business man at Berrys- burg, was born in Uniontown, Mifflin town- ship, January 7,1835; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Herfer) Enterline. The grand- father was born in Germany and came to this country, where he spent the remainder of his life in labors of the ministry in the Lutheran church. He ministered to the spiritual needs of the people in Mifflin town- ship and helped to build the first Lutheran church in the township, known as the Hill church. By bis self-sacrificing devotion and faithful and able services he endeared him- self to the people and was held in high esteem. In his political views he was a Dem- ocrat. Michael, the father, was born and educated in Germany and learned the trade of hatter. Later he engaged in keeping hotel and in cultivating a farm. He was married, in Lykens Valley, to Elizabeth Herfer, a native of Centre county. Their children were : Eliza, Sarah, Mary A., Louisa, Catherine, Elizabeth, Solomon, Jennie, and two who died young. The father was a Dem- ocrat, lie and his wife win' members of the Lutheran church and both died in Berrys- burg. Solomon attended the schools of his native township and acquired a fair education. When fifteen years of age he became clerk 920 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA in a store at Berry sburg, where he remained until he was twenty-two years old. He then bought an interest in the store of George Lark, with whom he remained in business for several years, when he sold out and for three years was clerk in the grain business at Elizabethville. He next started a store at Bull Bun, Snyder county, which he con- ducted successfully for two years, after which he returned to Berrysburg and was engaged in farming for two years. His next venture was in partnership with Josiah Yeager in a store at Fisherville, which they conducted for three and a half years. He then returned to Berrysburg and bought a store for $2,500, which he conducted with gratifying success, and in which he continued until his death. Mr. Enterline was married, in Halifax, Sep- tember 26, 1860, to Anna E. Snyder, born in Berrysburg, December 3, 1840 ; daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Bordner) Snyder, the former a shoemaker and a native of Dauphin county. Their children are : M. Elizabeth, born October 11,1861, wife of Dr. Charles M. Bichert, of Harrisburg ; Katie A., born August 12, 1863, unmarried, bookkeeper at Philadelphia; Sallie L., born October 20, 1865, unmarried, at Harrisburg; Virginia E., born January 5, 1867, wife of Prof. J. B. Beese, principal of Bidgway school ; Charles M., born April 20, 1868, moulder, at York. Mr. Enterline died July 7, 1879. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In fra- ternal relationship he was associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His business tact and talent were of a high or- der, and his business career was successful and laudable. He built a fine residence at an outlay of $4,000, and took place among the most prominent business men of the region. He was widely known and uni- versally popular. Hoffman, William, son of Jacob and Eve Elizabeth (Weiser) Hoffman, was born Sep- tember 7, 1831, in Jordan township, North- umberland county, Pa. His grandfather re- moved from Berks county, where he was born, to Lykens Valley, at an early day, locating on a farm near Berrysburg. He married Rebecca Kuntzman, and their chil- dren were : Daniel, George, Jacob, John, and seven daughters. Jacob learned the trade of a carpenter and married Eve Elizabeth Weiser. Their children were: William; John; Mary, who married a Mr. Witmer; Sarah, who married a Mr. Moyer ; and Eliza- beth, who married a Mr. Deppen. He re- moved to Northumberland county, where he followed farming and cabinet making, and there most of their children were born. William Hoffman's early life was passed on his father's farm, and his educational advan- tages were limited to the country schools. In 1859 he removed to Uniontown, Dauphin county, where he engaged in merchandising until 1865, when, having retired from mer- cantile pursuits, he began the manufacture of agricultural implements, which occupation was continued until 1878, when he again resumed his former business. In 1860 Mr. Hoffman was elected a justice of the peace, which office he held for twenty years. In 1877 he was chosen burgess of Uniontown borough, and is a director of the First Na- tional Bank of Millersburg. Mr. Hoffman married, October 20, 1853, Lydia, daughter of Adam Willier, of Lykens township. Their children are : W. Jacob; J. Weiser; Sarah E., who married a Mr. Emrick ; Kate A., and Eulera J. Hess, John, farmer, Pillow P. O., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 31, 1840; son of Solomon and Eva (Salbyn) Hess, and brother of Solomon Hess. He attended school in the township only in the winter, and only for about one month in each year. He began regular farm work at eight years of age, and was emjdoyed on the homestead until he was twenty-three years of age. He then rented a farm in Lykens town- ship containing eighty acres, which he worked for two years, and also ninety acres belong- ing to his father for two years after. He next went into the hotel business, buying property at Uniontown, for which he paid $7,000, a part of which he had saved from his four years' farming. He kept the hotel one year and sold it for $9,000, and in 1869 bought a farm of ninety acres of his father in Lykens township, which he has unproved, erecting a dwelling for $3,000 and a barn for $2,500, and otherwise improved the place. He raises stock and attends the markets at Middletown, and also takes a great interest in county fairs. He was married, in Upper Paxton township, in 1862, to Caroline Moyer, born at Gratz, January 10, 1844; daughter of George Moyer, a native of Germany, and a blacksmith by trade. They have two chil- dren : Mary C, married Nathan Hortman, who died in 1891, and they have one child, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 021 Annie; she next married Luther Byerly, farmer on the homestead : Annie M., unmar- ried. Mr. Hess is a Republican and has served as school director three years, tax col- lector three terms and assessor one year. He is a member of the German Reformed church and has been an elder for two years. IIaktmax. Jacob, farmer and mill owner, Berrysburg, Pa., was horn in Lykens town- ship, Dauphin county, March 28, 1828. Henry Hartman, the grandfather, was a native of Germany and a farmer. He first M-ttled in Montgomery county; moved from theiv to Williams Valley and afterwards to Lykens Valley, where he farmed one hun- dred acres of land, and raised live stock, lie married a Miss Herner, and they had six children. Both were members of the Lu- theran church, and both died near Gratz, Pa. Henry, the father, was an extensive farm and stockman, cultivating three hundred aires, and owning and operating a grist mill in Washington township. He married Mag- delina Shoffstall, of Lykens Valley, and they had six sons and five daughters: John, de- ceased ; Henry : Simon, deceased ; Elizabeth ; Jacob; Benneville and Catherine, twins, de- ceased; Moses, Michael, Catherine, Polly, and Umholtz. Originally Mr. Hartman was a Whig, and later a Republican. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church, and lie served in various church ami Sunday-school offices. Both died on the old homestead. Jacob attended the subscription school taught in the log school house, which was originally his father's home. His education was limited, because he was obliged to drive tin' horses in tramping out the wheat, and also to use the Hail on the grain, to. chop wood in winter, and work on the crops in summer. He remained at home until he was twenty-four years of age. after which he took one of his father's farms in Washington township on the shares for six years, and saved a little money. He bought a farm of his father ('(insisting of one hundred and six acres of land, only a part of which was cleared, mi which there were a small frame house and log barn, for which he paid $56 per acre. He cleared the land, built a fine dwelling house, of brick made mi the farm, costing s:;,iiiki, and also a good ham, ami other buildings costing $1,800. He also bought more land, and limit a flouring mill COStmg $8,000; and is reported as one of the most prosperous men in the township. He was married, in M ifflin township, in 1853, to Catherine Deibler, daughter of John Deibler, born in Mifflin township, in 1833. Then: children are: Lena; John: Nathaniel, de- ceased; George, deceased; Henry, Grant, Kate, Emma, and one child died young. .Mr. Hartman is a Republican in polities, and has served in the offices of school direc- tor, supervisor, tax collector, and assessor, lie is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he is deacon, elder, trustee, and treas- urer, and. is also Sunday-school superintend- ent and teacher. Kautz, Dr. A. J., physician, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Union county, Pa., July 31, 1837 ; son of John Kautz. The father was a carpenter by occupation, and died in 1850. He married Mary Fisher, also a native of Union county, and they had six children : Christian, Mary A., George W., Samuel B., Dr. A. J., and B.Franklin. Themotherdiedin Snyder county, in 1881. Dr. A. J. attended school in Washington township, Snyder county, and hired out as a farmer boy until he was eighteen years of age, after which he attended Freeburg Academy, and Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa., two terms. In 1860 he taught school during the winter months in Schuylkill county, and read medi- cine with Dr. Schaffer for six months. In 1862 he went West to Illinois and read medi- cine with Dr. Fox, and was an assistant in the hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, for three years. He was graduated from the medical department of the Iowa State University, in 1865, after which he worked in a drug store for a time, and, in the latter part of the same year came East and located in Northumber- land county, where he practiced medicine for three years. He then took an extended course at Jefferson Medical College, at Phila- delphia, and received a diploma from that in- stitution in 1869. He came then to Berrys- burg, where he has since been in practice since that time. Dr. Kautz was married, in February, in I860, to Bmeline S. Miller, of Berrysburg, and to this marriage there is no issue. She died in 1888, and he married, in IV. mi. for his second wife. Sarah V. Kahler. of Berrysburg, and to this marriage no chil- dren have been horn. In politics Dr. Kautz is an ardent Democrat, and has served as school director. He is a member of the Lu- theran church, in which he is an elder and deacon. 922 BIO GRA PHI C A L ENCYCL OPEDIA Lehman, William, farmer and stockman, Berrysburg, was born near St. Jobn Lu- theran church in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 7, 1857. John, the father, was a son of Samuel and was born in Mifflin township, June 10, 1821. He at- tended the subscription schools and acquired a fair education in German and English. He learned the trade of shoemaker and followed the occupation for some years, after which he rented a farm of sixty acres belonging to the church, which he operated for twenty- eight years. He then bought the farm of fifteen acres which his son now owns and occupies, upon which he erected buildings and made substantial improvements. He was married, in Mifflin township, to Denah Koppenheffer, born in the township in 1825. They have ten children: Anna, Henry, Mary, Amanda, deceased, John, Hannah, William, Sarah, Charles, and Emma, de- ceased. He died January 27, 1893. In poli- tics he was a Democrat and in faith and fel- lowship a Lutheran, and was an elder, deacon and trustee in the church. William attended school near Berrysburg, and worked on the farm until he attained his majority, when he lived out as a farm la- borer for twelve years. He took up butch- ery and continued at it one year, after which he returned to the homestead on which he has since been employed. He is not mar- ried but is the support and stay of his mother. In politics he is a Democrat and in religion a Lutheran, and is a deacon and Sunday- school teacher. His entire life has been spent in his native valley. Lenker, Valentine, harness maker, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 12, 1838. Christian Lenker, the father, was born at the same place and was a farmer by oc- cupation. He married Susan Shott, born in Lykens Valley, and they had four chil- dren": Daniel S., Valentine, Christian, a physician in Schuylkill county, and Hiram, died young. The father served as county commissioner for one term, and in most of the township offices. He was a Democrat, and a member of the German Reformed church. He died on the old homestead, and his wife died in Jackson township in 1877. Valentine attended school in the town- ship and worked on the homestead, later he served an apprenticeship of four years at the trade of harness making with Josiah Yarger, after which he opened a shop in Wiconisco, which he conducted for several months, and then engaged in the same business near Harrisburg, and remained a short time. He then removed to Fisherville, where he worked at his trade in connection with car- riage trimming. September 21, 1861, he en- listed at Halifax in company E, Ninth regi- ment, Pennsylvania cavalry, Capt. J. E. Dealhuter and Col. Ed Williams, and served under General Kilpatrick until he was dis- charged December 24, 1864. After remain- ing at his home at Fisherville a short time, he obtained a position as a Government har- ness maker at Washington, D. C, which he held until the close of the war. He then re- turned to Berrysburg and resumed work at his trade, and continued until March, 1896, when he sold his business to William Miller. Mr. Lenker was married, at Fisherville, in 1860, to Ellen E. Uhler, born at Harrisburg, and they have six children: Charles G; Anna L., wife of R. J. Robertson, salesman ; Maggie V., wife of R. M. Hoover; Harvey E., Thomas E., and one child who died in infancy ; his wife died May 14, 1892. In his political views Mr. Lenker is a Republican. He represented the county in the State Leg- islature one term, and served as burgess of Berrysburg, tax collector and justice of the peace. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Patriotic Order Sons of America, and Grand Army of the Republic. In religious faith and fellowship he is with the Methodist Episcopal church. Miller, Jonathan, retired, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Berks county, Pa., April 8, 1812. Christian Miller, the father, was born in Maryland, and followed the occupation of carpenter, in Berks countv, where he died in 1818. He married Mary Shall, of Berks county, and their children are : Isaac, de- ceased ; Catherine, deceased, wife of Fred. Yousel ; Sarah, widow of George Seibert ; Jonathan, and Samuel S., resides in Indiana. The father was a Democrat in politics, and in religious faith and fellowship was a Lutheran. The mother died in Berks county. Jonathan acquired a good education in the subscription schools of Berks county. He learned both English and German and still has in his possession the text books he used in his school days. At eleven years old he left home and became a clerk in a store in Berks countv, where he remained DAUl'IIIN COUNTY. in':; until he was fifteen years old. On June 12, 1828, lie located in the wilds of Dauphin county, at a small place then called Ilcllers- town, and which subsequently received the name of Berrysburg. His first employment was as a general clerk in the store of Mr. Uhlman, with whom he remained twelve years and five months. At the end of this period, in 1S37, during the business panic of that time he embarked in business for him- self, and although the only money in circu- lation was the famous and infamous " shin plasters " of that time, he was successful in his venture and continued in business four years. During the next sixteen years he cultivated a farm of eighty-four acres, which he bought, and on which he made substantial improvements. Desiring a change of occupa- tion, he left the farm and removed to Berrys- burg, where he speculated in real estate and made loans. On account of the many and sub- stantial improvements in property made by him, he may fittingly be called the father of Berrysburg. Mr. Miller has mechanical tastes and talents and is an expert in the use of tools. He is also gifted with liter- ary ability, has a good memory, and has ac- cumulated a library of good books, valued at $1,000, and of course is deeply interested in education and all means for the intellec- tual betterment of the community. He was married, in Mifflin township, January 3, 1832, to Elizabeth Bleistine, born in that township, January 3, 1815. Their children were: Sarah A. .died young; EmelineS.,Mrs. Kautz; Uriah, died young. His wife died in 18S2, and in 1884 he married Catherine Deibler, widow of Mr. Speck, and to this marriage there is no issue. Mr. Miller is a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. He is retired from active business and is enjoy- ing the evening of life in a quiet and com- fortable home, cheered by the society of his wife and occupied with literature and art. Raker, Dk. William, Uniontown, Pillow P. 0., was bum in Northumberland county, Pa., in February, 1836. John, the father, was born in the same county and wasa phy- sician. He died in his native county in 1n74. His wife, Elizabeth Barthomalue, was a native of the same county. Their children are: William; Katie, wife of J. Remger, coal dealer, in Northumberland county: Elizabeth, unmarried; ami Henry M., phy- ician. The father wasa Democrat of the old school, and in religious views was an old school Lutheran. William received his primary education in Augustaville and attended the high school at Selinsgrove and the college at Gettysburg. lie read medicine under his father and under Dr. Smith for two years, and was graduated from (lie medical college at Philadelphia in 1854. Pie shared his father's practice at home for six months and then settled at Uniontown, where he has been in practice for over forty years and has met with large success in his professional work. He was married, in Northumberland county, in 1857, to Catherine Weaver, who was born at Ber- rysburg, Pa., and they have four children: Alice G, wife of J. S. Overholzer ; Ella J., wife of Prof. J. A. Eisenhaur; Clarence B., student of pharmacy; Clara, wife of J. J. Hoffman, merchant, Uniontown, Pa. His wife died November 2, 1871. He married, secondly, Emma Heller, of Easton, and they have four children: John W., Edward H., Maud, and Alvin J., all at school. Dr. Raker is a Democrat and served in the office of burgess for a number of years and also as secretary of the council. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of 1'vthias. Reed, Dr. J. J., Uniontown, Pillow P. 0., Pa., was born in Northumberland county, Pa., August 18, 1840. David, the father, was a native of the same county, owning and cultivating a farm of one hundred and forty acres, in connection with which he run a saw mill. He married Cath- erine Hass, of the same county. Their children are: Jacob, Mary, Eva, Susan, Lenesia, Daniel, Henry, Samuel, Dr. J. J., Harriet, Melinda, Oscar, and two children who died in infancy. The father was a Re- publican in politics and a member of the Lutheran church. Dr. J. J. received his primary education in the public schools of his native place, and also was graduated from the high school. For four winters he taught school, and served as assistant teacher in the high school. In August, 1862, he enlisted at Harrisburg in company C, One Hundred and Thirty-first regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, ('apt. Homer N. Jones and Colonel Allaback, and served nine months. After his discharge from the service he returned home and be- gan the study of medicine. He read under Dr. Pennand Dr. E. S. Bobbins, of Shamokin, for three years, and then entered Jefferson 924 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Medical College, from which he was gradu- ated in 1866, after which he practiced in his native county for three years. In 1869 he came to Dauphin county and settled in Uniontown, where he has since been in prac- tice and has met with gratifying sucoess. Dr. Reed was married, at Uniontown, in 1869, to Catherine, daughter of Dr. B. H. Laubach, of that place. Their children are : Lizzie, unmarried ; Clara, wife of Dr. Elmer Hoffman ; Arthur ; Jay E., attending school, and Vernie. His wife died in 1878, and the following year he married Addie E. Bassler, by whom he has one child, Henry, at school. Dr. Reed is a Republican in his political views, and is a school director. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is an elder and deacon in the same. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic. Shoop, Rev. James, pastor of the United Brethren church, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Jefferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 17, 1840. John Shoop, the grand- father, was born in Lykens Valley and was of Swiss descent. He removed to Jackson township, where he followed farming. He married Elizabeth Cooper. They both passed away in Jackson township and both were members of the Lutheran church. In poli- tics he was an old line Whig. George, the father, was born in Jackson township in 1812. He acquired a fair education in the German schools and became a farmer, owning and cultivating a farm of two hundred acres, on which he operated extensively in raising stock. In clearing land and making a farm with all its improvements, he was a typical pioneer, and also had another characteristic of that honored class, he was a good shot and loved to hunt. He married Rachel Suer- gard, born in Armstrong A^alley. Their chil- dren are: Andrew, William, James, Samuel, Elias, Philip, Harvey, John, Adam, Amanda, Nathan, and Emma. Mr. Shoop took an active part in political matters and was a Whig in his views. He was a member of the United Brethren church and a practical Christian, looking faithfully after the welfare of his home and family. He died in Jeffer- son township in 1864. His wife survives him and is living at Carsonville, at the ripe old age of eighty years'and is still active in church matters. James received only a limited education, as he began farm work in earnest when nine years of age, and was employed on the home- stead until he was twenty years old, at which time he left home and worked as a farm laborer for one year, and then returned to the homestead and worked three years longer. In February, 1865, he enlisted at Harrisburg in company H, One Hundred and Ninety- second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, Capt. Peter Bergstresser, Col. W. W. Stewart, and spent seven months in the service, being discharged at Harper's Ferry, September, 1865. Upon returning from the army he took up the study of theology and began preaching. He was ordained to the ministry by the annual conference, met at Belleview in 1869. His first charge was the Belleview cir- cuit, and then followed Germanville, Sink- ing Springs, Pine Grove, Lykenstown mission, Valley View circuit and Allen town station, spending two years in each of these appoint- ments. He was elected presiding elder at Pine Grove conference and for five years was located at Carsonville, then he had the Avon circuit one year and Lebanon one year, after which he was elder again for five years, being elected at the Elizabethville conference, and residing at Lebanon during the term. After one year on the Valley View circuit he was stationed at Berrysburg, and has that charge at the present time. He has greatly strength- ened the charge, adding to the membership and improving the property. His preaching ability is acknowledged and his personal worth appreciated by a grateful people. Mr. Shoop was married, in Berrysburg in 1867, to Sarah A. Hoy, born in Mifflin township in 1848 ; daughter of Peter Hoy, farmer, in that township. Their children are : Curtin A., Emma E, Harvey E., William H, Elmer H., and Sadie. In politics he is a Prohibitionist. Straub, Amos, farmer, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., Septem- ber 14, 1836 ; son of John and Christina (Home) Straub, and a brother of William. Straub, farmer in Mifflin township. He at- tended subscription schools in his native township and began working on the farm when he was six years old, working with his uncle and looking after the cattle, and re- mained with him one year. He then hired to a farmer as a farm hand, working for his board and clothing, and remained in that place on those terms for seven years. At fourteen years of age he left his employer and contracted to work for another farmer for seven to eight dollars per month, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 925 remained with this man until lie was twenty- one years of age. After working one year for a shoemaker, he came to his brother William and worked for him two years, and then for another farmer one year, after which lie rented a small farm which he cul- tivated a year and a half, and in connection with his farming drove a coal team. He then bought a team and traded through the country for two years, after which he worked rented farms on the shares in MifHin town- ship. On April 2, 1887, he bought forty-five acres of land owned by W. M. Switzer, and has since been engaged in farming and raising stock. He was married, in 1861, in Mifflin township, to May Delfill, a native of that township, born in 1841. Their children are : John, Edwin, .Samuel S., Milton, Harvey C, deceased, David F., died young, and two children who died in infancy. In his poli- tics Mr. Straub is a Democrat. He has served as a school director, superintendent of roads one year, and as inspector of elec- tions. In religious views and fellowship he is a Lutheran. Snyder, John D., justice of the peace, Berrysburg, Pa., was born in Lykens town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., December 9, 1827. The great-grandfather came from Germany and settled in Lancaster county before the Revolutionary war. Leonard Snyder, the grandfather, was one of the first settlers in Lykens township. He was a farmer, and a soldier in the war of the Revolution. He was married, in Lykens Valley, to Amanda Sholt, a. native of the valley, and their chil- dren were: John, Samuel, ami Elizabeth. The grandfather was a Democrat in polities, and took an active part in township matters. He and his family were members of the Ger- man Reformed church. They were pioneers, and experienced the hardships and enjoyed the advantages of pioneer life. John, the father, was horn in Lykens town- ship in 1794,and obtained a fairlygood edu- cation in the subscription schools of the township. He was prominent in the advo- cacy of the public School system, and worked nigb.1 and day to secure its adoption by the State. He was a tanner and stock raiser, and cultivated a farm of one hundred and fifty acres, which lie greatly improved, lie married Anna May Wert, who was horn in Lykens Valley in 1 7'. •''. Their children were: Jacob, John, Leonard, Emanuel, and one child who died in infancy. The mother died in is;;.!, and hemarried Elizabeth Enterline, widow of George Lark, of Lykens Valley, by whom he had one child, who died in infancy. He died on the homestead in L849. In po- litical views he was a Democrat, and took an active part in his party's measures. His religious fellowship was in the German Re- formed church. His wife died at Berrysburg, in 1809. John D. attended the subscription schools taught at the Hoffman church during the winter months. He also attended the public school at Berrysburg for a short time, lie worked on the homestead at farming until he was sixteen years old, when he came to Berrysburg and learned the trade of iron moulder, in the foundry of Shaffer & Wen- rich, where he worked two years. The linn then sold out, and he went to Pittsburgh, where he worked one year in the foundry, and then returned to Berrysburg and en- gaged in business for himself. He and his brother bought the foundry and operated it a year and a. half, after which be bought his brother's interest, and continued to run the business alone for upwards of fifty 3 r ears, which he has made very successful, manu- facturing stoves, plows, and other articles. He also owns a farm in the township. He built the first brick house in Berrysburg, at a cost of §9,000. Through unwise indorse- ments he lost his handsome accumulations made by many years of hard work, his losses aggregating $14,000. He was married, in Ly- kens Valley, in 1S49, to Hannah Lark, born in the valley, December 26, 1827. Their chil- dren are: Jennie, Mary, Rachel, Joseph, Ar- thur L., John T., Elizabeth, and Edwin, the last two deceased. Mr. Snyder is a Republican in politics, and for thirty-five years has been justice of the peace, always being re-elected by good majorities. He is a just and judi- cious officer, and his rulings are seldom re- versed in the higher courts. In 1872 he was elected associate judge of the count}', ami served for five years. He has solemnized many marriages in the town and township. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he holds the office of trustee, and is also the superintend- ent of the Sunday-school. He has been a Un- delegate to the conference. In fraternity cir- cles he is prominent as a member of the Masonic order, and of Millersburg Lodge, No. 360, I. 0. 0. F. 926 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Weaver, David B., farmer and stockman, Berrysburg was born on the homestead in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., De- cember 5, 1842. Peter, the grandfather, was born in Germany, and was brought to this country by his parents when he was one year old. He was reared in Lykens township, and became a farmer, owning and cultivating one hundred acres of land. He married a Miss Peifer, of Lykens township, and to them were born seven children : Jacob, Peter, John, George J., Daniel, Anna M., and Elizabeth. He died in Lykens township. He and his wife were members of the German Reformed church. In politics he was a Whig. Daniel, the father, was born in Lykens township, in September, 1805. He attended subscription schools and acquired a good German educa- tion. He learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and later in life became a farmer. He bought a farm of forty-three acres of land in Mifflin township, which he cultivated and improved and on which he died in 1883. He married Susan Buffmgton, of Washington township, a daughter of Daniel Buffmgton, a farmer. They have four children : Isaac, David, Sarah, deceased, and Martin. Mr. Weaver was a Republican, and a member of the German Reformed church. His wife died at the homestead in 1878. David at- tended the common schools and worked on the farm. At nine years of age he began to do regular work on the homestead, and has been continually employed his entire life. He was married, in Mifflin township, in 1863, to Catherine Motter, born in Washington township. Their children are: Mary S., wife of Peter Bunder; Amanda, Harry, and Daniel, attending school. His wife died in September, 1892, and he married again, July 4, 1895, Salome Engle, widow of Amos Motter. Mr. Weaver is a Republican in politics and has served as school director for nine years. He is a member of the Reformed church, and holds the office of elder and deacon, and is also a Sunday-school teacher. Witmee, Daniel, retired farmer, Mifflin township, was born in Northumberland county, near the Dauphin county line, Feb- ruary 26, 1821. Daniel, the father, was also born in Northumberland count}', and fol- lowed the occupation of blacksmith in his younger days, and later cultivated a farm in Mifflin township and was engaged in raising stock. He married Susan Bower, a native of the same county, and they had eight chil- dren : Jacob, deceased, Kate, Samuel, Polly, Sarah, Daniel, Elizabeth, and John. His wife died in Northumberland county, and he married again, but the name of his sec- ond wife is not known. He died in Mifflin township. He was an old line Whig in politics, and in religious faith and fellow- ship was with the German Reformed church. Daniel received only a limited education, having attended subscription schools only six months in the winter season. He worked on the farm as a laborer and received $3 per month, and was occupied in this way until he was sixteen years old, when he learned the trade of wagon making at Uniontown, and worked two years at the trade. He then started a shop in Berrys- burg, which he conducted for fifteen years, and built up a profitable trade. He bought twenty-one acres of woodland, for which he paid $90 per acre. It took him years of hard work to clear the ground and make improvements, but he finally built a fine residence and good barn, and made a first- class farm. He has also two houses in Berrysburg. He was married, in Mifflin township, in 1844, to Rebecca Reher, born in Pine Grove, Schuylkill county, in 1823 ; daughter of John Reher, a farmer. Their children are: Emeline, Alice S., Henry N., Ann Eliza, Daniel, Agnes, William, David, John, and Edmund, who died young. Mr. Witmer is a Republican in politics, and has held the office of school director and other township offices. He is a member of the German Reformed church, in which he served as elder and deacon. He is retired from active work through bodily infirmity, and is faithfully cared for by his faithful wife. App, Francis, farmer and stockman, Ber- rysburg, was born in Selinsgrove, Snyder county, Pa., August 31, 1848. John, the grandfather, was born at the same place in 1804, and was a farmer. Isaac was also a native of Selinsgrove and came later to own and cultivate one hundred and fifty acres of land. He married, at Berrysburg, in 1847, Mary Holtzman, born in Lykens Valley; daughter of Jonathan Holtzman. Their children are: Francis, John G., Daniel. N., and Henry Jackson. The father died at Selinsgrove in 1872. He was a member of the Lutheran church. In politics he was a Republican and served in the office of school director. His wife died on the homestead DAUPHIN COUNTY. 927 in 188(3. Francis attended the public schools until lie was sixteen years of age, when he began regular work on the homestead, and remained there until he was thirty-four years old. He then went to Union county and rented a farm, which he cultivated for twelve years. After this he returned to Dauphin county and took a farm of one hundred and four acres in Mifflin township, where he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. He was married, in Selinsgrove, in 1SS1, to Sarah Miller, born at Mt. Carmel, Northumberland county; daughter of Adam Miller. They have three children : George, Harry, and Frank, all attending school, two of whom are at the Millersburg Seminary. Mr. App is a Republican and served as school director two terms and he takes an active part in political matters. In religious views he is a Lutheran. REED TOWNSHIP. Lexker, Charles H., telegraph operator, was born in Millersburg. Dauphin county, Pa., September 5, 1871, and is a son of David G. and Emily (Kuntzleman) Lenker. His early life was spent under the paternal roof in his native town, where he received his education in the public schools. Com- pleting his school days he entered the Mil- lersburg office of the Pennsylvania railroad and there learned telegraphy, after which he worked in various offices for this company between Renovo and Rockville station. Since January, 1894, he has been located at Clark's Ferry as operator. Mr. Lenker was married, in Duncannon, June 27, 1895, to Miss Emma C. Bechtel, daughter of H. Edward and Elizabeth Bechtel, who for a number of years were honored residents of Dauphin county, but now reside in Perry county. Mr. Linker is a member of Millersburg Commandery, No. loo, Knights of Malta, and Junior I Irder United American Mechanics, of Duncannon. In his political views he is a Republican. He and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Lutheran church, and re- side in Duncannon, Perry county. Pa., where they are held in high esteem by their neighbors and acquaintances. Heikel, Henry, was born in Harrisburg) Pa., April 12, 1828, and died in Reed town- ship, Dauphin county, October 5, 1894; son of Christopher and Mary (Ridge) Heikel. The maternal grandfather, Dr. Tate, was a native of Ireland. The father was a butcher by trade and was married to Miss Mary Ridge, a native of Harrisburg, who is now deceased. Their children were: Christopher, Jr., David, Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Catharine. Henry came to Reed township when a mere boy and became a boatman, which occupation he followed all his life. He married Martha Jane Byoely, who was born in Youngstown, Westmoreland county. Their children are: Thomas, living on Duncan's Island, Dauphin county ; Christo- pher, deceased; and Henry, Duncan's Island. Westfall, John C, farmer, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., March 16, 1828; sou of Simeon and Hannah (Barr) Westfall. The maternal grandfather, Robert Barr, came from Ireland when a young man and as- sisted in the construction of the State capi- tol buildings. The father was born in Indi- ana, in 1793, and left his native place when a young man and came to Harrisburg. For many years he handled merchandise with a six horse team between Pittsburgh and Phil- adelphia. His business not being profitable after the building of the Pennsylvania rail- road, he started a tavern called the Black Horse, in Harrisburg. His new venture proved a success and he made considerable money. He was on his way to Baltimore, during the war of 1812, to join the army, when peace was declared. He died in Har- risburg and was survived by his wife who lived some years longer. Their children were: George Washington, deceased ; Sarah •lane; Mary Ann, deceased ; Catharine, de- ceased; Permelia, deceased ; Emmaline, and John C. John attended the common schools of Harrisburg until he was nineteen years of age. In 1847 he came to Duncan's Island, and entered the butcher business. Here he remained until 1SG8. when he purchased the pleasant place of eighty-seven acres where lie now lives, and began farming. He was married, in Harrisburg, in 1848, to Miss Catharine Mader, by whom he had three children, all of whom are dead. He mar- ried, secondly, in L857, Miss Mary E. Fess- ler, now deceased, by whom lie had twochil- 928 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA dren, both of whom are dead. His third marriage occurred in 1861, to Miss Mary Margaret Byerly, who was born in Youngs- town, Pa. Their children are: John, who died when four years old ; George, employed in United States Revenue service; Franklin B. at home, and Brittomart C. A Democrat in politics, he has served as justice of the peace for thirty-five years, was postmaster several years, school director, and is now president of the school board. SOUTH HANOA^ER TOWNSHIP. Farnsler, Milton A., notary public, was born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 8, 1854. He is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mook) Farnsler, natives of Lebanon county, who came to Dauphin county and located first in West Hanover and afterwards in South Hanover township. Joseph Farnsler was a civil engi- neer and actively employed. He served as justice of the peace in South Hanover town- ship for twenty-five years. He was a direc- tor of the Hummelstown National Bank. His politics were Democratic. He was a member of the Reformed church, and died in 1876. His wife, Elizabeth (Mook) Farns- ler, survives him, residing in Union Deposit. They had six children : Malinda, Mrs. Abra- ham Fackler, of Union Deposit; Milton A.; Sarah, Mrs. Samuel H. Gingerich, Derry township; Mildred, wife of Rev. Martin P. Hocker, Steelton ; Clara, Mrs. Michael Cas- sel, West Hanover township ; Maggie, Mrs. Samuel H. Albright, Harrisburg, Pa. Milton A. Farnsler was educated in the public schools and at Palatinate College, Meyerstown, Pa., after which he studied civil engineering with his father, and has since followed that profession. Mr. Farnsler was married, in 1876, to Miss Lizzie M., daugh- ter of Levi Hocker, of Harrisburg. Thej r have one child, Hershey H. Mr. Farnsler is a Democrat. He has served three terms — ten years — as justice of the peace of South Hanover township. In 1892 he was ap- pointed notary public. He was one of the organizers, and is a director and the secre- tary of the Union Deposit Creamery Com- pany. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. Snyder, John D., was born in Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., August 17, 1844. He is a son of Frederick and Christina (Speece) Snyder, natives of Prussia, Germany. They both came to America when they were young, were married in Philadelphia and settled in Lebanon county. Frederick Snyder was a tanner. About 1849 he removed to East Hanover, Dauphin county, and leased the Weise tannery, which he conducted four years, after which he returned to Annville and worked in the Beaver tannery for twenty- two years. He then purchased a tannery near Palmyra, which he conducted until his death in 1860. He was an active member of the Reformed church, which he served successively as deacon and as elder. His wife survives him and has her home with her son, John D. Snyder. ' Their children are : Lewis, of Lebanon county ; William, Sus- quehanna township, Dauphin county ; John D. ; George F., died aged eight years ; Re- becca, wife of Joseph Lutz, Lebanon county ; Edward, of Palmyra ; Elizabeth, deceased, married Samuel Lutz ; and Harry, deceased. John D. Snyder was reared in Lebanon and Dauphin counties and attended the township schools. He learned tailoring and also worked some time in a rolling mill at Duncannon. In _1861 Mr. Snyder enlisted in company F, Ninety-third regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers, and served eleven months, when he was honorably discharged, with the rank of corporal, on account of rheumatism. He re-enlisted, in 1863, in company G, One Hundred and Forty-ninth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. At the battle of Spottsylvania, May 10, 1864, he was so seriously wounded by the bursting of a shell that both legs had to be amputated be- low the knees ; the operation was performed in the field hospital at Fredericksburg, Va. He was sent to the Columbia College Hos- pital, Washington, D. O, and thence trans- ferred to Philadelphia. He was in the hos- pitals at Twenty-fourth and South streets, Ninth and Christian streets, and Crosier's College, between Chester and Upland, Chester county. He was honorably discharged from the service, and as soon as convalescent re- turned home. Mr. Snyder took part in the battles at Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, the Seven Days' fight around Richmond, Wil- derness, and the fight at Spottsylvania. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Eliza- beth, daughter of Henry Poorman, of Leba- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 929 nun county. In L879 Mr. Snyder removed to Union Deposit, where he has since re- sided. He is a trustee of the Union Deposit Creamery Company. He is a member of Sedgwick Post, G. A. I;., nf Hummelstown, and' of Camp No. 302, P. 0. S. of A., in which he lias passed through the chairs. He is a Republican; he lias served as judge of elections and inspector. Mr. Snyder and his family are members of the Reformed church. His children are: Minnie, David, Clarence, Jonathan, and by adoption Alice Lutz. Hoerner, Lieut. Peter, was boru in what is now South Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., September 10, 1822. He is a son of Maj. John and Magdalena (Eber- sole) Hoerner. His grandfather, Andrew Hoerner, was a native of Lancaster county, and one of the pioneers of Dauphin county. Pie was a soldier of the Revolution. His children were: Annie, Mrs. John Berst; Xancy, Mrs. John Ebersole ; Henry, Mala- chi, John, George, Jacob, Michael, William, and Andrew. His son Jacob became a car- penter and undertaker; Hoernerstown was named for him. John Ploerner, father of Lieutenant Hoer- ner, was born in South Hanover township, in 1783. He was a farmer. Pie was in the war of 1S12, and ranked as major. After his marriage he settled on his father's home- stead. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He was first a Whig and after- wards a Republican, although lie voted for Andrew Jackson for President. He served as director of the poor and in other township offices. He died in 1875; his wife in 1867. ( if their twelve children, six are living: Cap- tain John, of East Hanover township ; Lucy, maiden lady ; Barbara, Mrs. Henry Yiugst, Derry township ; Peter, of South Hanover township; Albert, of Steel ton ; and Cyrus, of Hoernerstown. Lieut. Peter Hoerner was brought up on the homestead, and lias followed farming, milling, etc. He was married, in L845, to Susan Brenneman, daughter of Christian Brenneman, of South Hanover township. They have five children living: Barbara M., Mrs. Frederick Rhoads, of Missouri ; Anna Lucy, Mrs. John S. Walters, of Pen brook : Henry Clay, of Lower Paxton township: William Harrison, of Lower Paxton town- ship: and Mary Elizabeth. Mrs. Levi Hab- aehcr. of Hummelstown : John, and Andrew also died in infancy. The lieutenant was a Whig and afterwards a Republican. He has served the township as school director, auditor, supervisor and tax collector. He was formerly a stock- holder in the Hummelstown Bank. He settled on his present farm in 1S48. He also conducts a saw and chop mill. Lieu- tenant Hoerner is a deacon in the Lutheran church, at Hoernerstown, and contributed liberally to the building of the church edi- fice. In 1842 he was commissioned lieu- tenant of company Fourth, Thirty-sixth regi- ment, Pennsylvania militia; also in 1S62 he enlisted as an emergency man under Capt. Graff; also in 1863 enlisted in company E, Thirty -sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and served from June to August ; also in 1865 enlisted in company D, One Hun- dred and First regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, served from March to July. Allwine, John H., farmer, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in Swatara township, July 13, 1870; son of John B. and Catherine (Stout) Allwine, the former a native of Leba- non, the latter]of Dauphin county. Jonas Allwine, the grandfather of John H., was one of the early settlers of Swatara town- ship. He was a farmer and lime burner and was a director in the Hummelstown Bank. He married Mary Bomck, and the}' had these children: Louisa, deceased; Annie, Mrs. Martin Ebersole, of Middletown, Pa.: Jonas, of Swatara township, and John B., deceased. John B., the father, was a farmer and lime burner, and located on the home- stead farm, when he died in 1872, his wife surviving him. Their children are : Mary, Mrs. Samuel Etter, of East Hanover town- ship ; John H, and Kate. Mrs. George Baker, of Middle Paxton township. John II. taught school in Middle Paxton and Lower Paxton townships, and in 1893 located on his present farm. In 1S01 he was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of John Cassel, of West Hanover township. They have two children: Bessie and Mary. Mr. Allwine in his political views is a Republi- can. He has served in the orlice of school director. Baker, John M., teacher, Union Deposit, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 15, 1863; son of John and Catherine (May) Baker. Fred- erick Baker, the grandfather, came from Lancaster county, was an early settler in 930 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Dauphin county, and a member of the Ger- man Baptist church. John Baker, the father, was born in Dauphin county in 1824, was a blacksmith by trade and followed that occupation for twenty-eight years, but is now engaged in farming in Middle Paxton town- ship. In his religious views and membership he is with the German Baptist church. His children are : Annie, Mrs. Christian Miller, of Middle Paxton township ; Jacob M., of Middle Paxton township ; John M.; Fannie, Mrs. Joseph McCorkle, of East Hanover township ; and George M, of Middle Paxton township. John M. was educated in the public schools, Berrysburg Seminary, and the State Normal School at Bloomsburg, Pa. In 1SS2 he adopted teaching as his profession and occupation and has taught schools in Leba- non county and in. Middle Paxton and East and West Hanover townships, Dauphin county. Mr. Baker was married, in 1887, to Miss Mary Ann Snavely, daughter of Peter Snavely, of East Hanover township, Lebanon county. In his politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran church of Union Deposit. Book, David N., farmer, Union Deposit, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Sep- tember 4, 1831 ; son of Daniel and Christina (Neff) Book, natives of Lancaster county. He was married, December 25, 1860, to Miss Fannie S. Creider, of Lancaster county. In 1873 he came to Dauphin county, and settled on the farm which he now occupies. His children are: Annie, Mrs. George R. Cassel, of East Hanover township; Emma, Mrs. John E. Kramer, of the same township ; Enos, on the homestead farm ; Lizzie, Mrs. Jacob Frausnaught, of Derry township ; Mary, Mrs. Harry Kettering, of Palmyra, Pa.; Fannie, and David. The family are members of the United Zion's Children church. Blough, George, retired, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in Lebanon county, in Decem- ber, 1821 ; son of George and Elizabeth (Mil- ler) Blough, natives of Lebanon county, and of German ancestry. He moved to West Hanover township, Dauphin county, with his mother and stepfather when three years of age, and was there reared and learned the trade of mason, which has been his occupa- tion through life. His residence has been at Hoernerstown for over fifty years. Mr. Blough was married, in 1844, to Miss Mary Keller, daughter of Martin Keller, of South Hanover township, and they have three chil- dren, the eldest of whom is Harry K., M. D., of Elizabethtown, born in 1845, read medi- cine under Dr. Keller, and was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College at Phila- delphia. He first engaged in the practice of medicine at Bachmansville, and removed from that place to Elizabeth, where he has since been professionally employed. In 1891 he was elected member of the State House of Representatives on the Republican ticket, and served one term in that office with dis- tinction. He was married to Elizabeth Shank, of Lebanon county, and has two chil- dren, Jennie, wife of Dr. D. F. Kline, of Lan- caster, Pa., and Albert S. The second child of Mr. George Blough is Sarah, and the third David H., born November 3, 1854, and was educated at Palmyra Academy. He taught school for twelve years in Dauphin and Lan- caster counties, and since then has been en- gaged in farming and raising fine horses. In his political views he is a Democrat. Mr. George Blough is a member of the United Brethren church, in which he has served as a class leader for many years. Cassel, Martin S., farmer, Hummels- town, Pa., was born in South Hanover town- shrp, Dauphin county, Pa., July 31, 1857 ; son of Uriah and Barbara (Hocker) Cassel. He attended the schools of his native town- ship and learned the trade of a tanner with his father, which he has always followed as an occupation. In 1889 he established a leather and finding store in Lebanon, Pa., which he is still conducting, and in 1893 rented his father's tannery, of which he has been the manager and proprietor since that date. Mr. Cassel was married, in 1888, to Miss Jennie A., daughter of Joseph Cassel, of Paxton township, and they have one child, Floyd F. In politics he is a Democrat, in religious views and membership a Lutheran, and is the organist of the church and Sab- bath-school to which he belongs. Cassel, John W., farmer, Hummelstown, Pa., was born on the farm where he now re- sides, May 12, 1866; son of John and Mary (Hoyer) Cassel. He received his education in the township school and in Millersburg Academy, and subsequently taught school in South Hanover township for six terms, after which he worked at the tanning business for DAUPHIN COUNTY. 931 three years, and then engaged an farming, which has since been his occupation. Mr. Cassel was married, in April, 1886, to Miss Mary, daughter of Uriah Cassel, of South Hanover township, D3 7 whom he has two chil- dren : Flora Elizabeth and Lelia May. He is a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, and of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, while in his political views he is a Republican. Mr. Cassel holds membership and the office of deacon in the Lutheran church. Cassel, Uriah, Hummelstown, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 5, 1830 ; son of David and Catherine (Horst) Cassel. The father was born in South Hanover township, No- vember 27, 1895. He learned the trade of tanner from his father-in-law Michael Horst, and succeeded to the Horst estate, conducting the tannery for many years. In his jJolitical views Mr. Cassel was a Democrat and served in the office of county commissioner. He was prominent in the membership of the Lutheran church of Hummelstown. His wife died at the age of seventy-nine years. They reared nine children : Amos, of South Hanover ; Uriah ; Solomon, of East Han- over, Daniel H., of East Hanover; Cath- erine, Mrs. John Sidles, of Swatara town- ship ; Louisa, deceased, Mrs. John C. Ging- rick; Lucetta, Mrs. Michael Mast, of In- diana ; Mary ; Mrs. Aaron Gingrick, of South Hanover, and an infant deceased. Uriah Cassel learned the trade of tanner of his father, and has been engaged in the business for fifty years. In 1851 he became the owner of his present tannery, which he conducted until 1893, when he retired from its active management. Mr. Cassel is one of the wealthy men of the region, is largely in- terested in farming and was formerly one of the directors of the Hummelstown National Bank. He was married, in 1851, to Miss Barbara Hocker, daughter of Martin Hocker of Deny township. Their children are: Amanda, Mrs. John F. Seibert, of South Hanover township ; David B., Hummels- town ; Martin, of South Hanover township ; Frank, of South Hanover; Mary, Mrs. John W. Cassel, of South Hanover township, and Abner, who died in 1891, aged thirty-one years. Mr. Cassel is a member of the Lu- theran church, and is one of the trustees of the organization. Ebersole, Levi, farmer, Hummelstown, Pa., was born on the farm which he now occupies, January 8, 1844. Peter Ebersole, the great-grandfather of Levi, was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county. His son John, the grandfather of Levi, was born in South Hanover township and mar- ried Nancy Hoerner, by whom he had five children : Andrew ; John ; Peter, deceased ; Barbara, Mrs. Jacob Stouffer, of Lower Pax- ton township ; Annie, Mrs. Jacob Pease, of Danville, 111. Andrew, the father of Levi, was born in South Hanover township, June 4, 1814, and in 1843 settled on the farm now occupied by his son Levi, which he greatly improved. He was a Republican in politics and filled several township offices. He was a prominent member of the Hummelstown Lutheran church, and one of the committee appointed to rebuild the church edifice in 1855. His death occurred in 1890, and that of his wife in 1880. They had six children who died in infancy, and four who grew to maturity : Levi W.; John A., Lower Paxton township ; Alice, South Hanover township ; Clara, Mrs. Reuben Plouse, of South Han- over township. Levi W. was married, in 1872, to Eliza- beth, daughter of David Kruger, of York county. Thev have five children : Samuel W., David K., Mabel Elizabeth, Bertha May, and Blanche Louise. Mr. Ebersole is a member of the Prohibition party, and has served as school director. He is a member of the Hummelstown Lutheran church, in which he holds the office of trustee, and is ' superintendent of the Sunday-school. Earnest, Simon F., M. D., Union Deposit, Pa., was born in Hummelstown, Pa., Octo- ber 8, 1867 ; son of Richard and Annie (Fleisher) Earnest. He was reared by his grandparents at Annville, Pa., where he at- tended the public schools and took a course at the Annville College. His private pre- ceptor in medicine was Dr. E. B. Marshall, of Annville, with whom he pursued the usual course of reading and preparatory study, after which he was graduated in 1891, from the medical department of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. He began the practice of medicine at Union Deposit im- mediately upon his graduation, where he has been professional^" employed since that time. Dr. Earnest was married, in 1892, to 932 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Miss Laura Bale, daughter of Jacob Bale, of Hummelstown, Pa. In his political views Dr. Earnest is a Republican. Horst, Michael, farmer, Hummelstown, Pa., was born May 13, 1S47, on the farm on which he now has his residence. He is a son of Peter and Magdaline (Snyder) Horst. In 1870 he was married to Miss Mary Louck, daughter of John Louck, of South Hanover township. They have two children : Landis and Charles. Mr. Horst has always had his home on the farm on which he is now living. He is a consistent member of the German Baptist church, and in accordance with the tenets of his faith he refrains from voting:. Horst, David, merchant, Hoernerstown, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 21, 1850 ; son of Peter and Magdaline (Snyder) Horst. Michael Horst, the grandfather, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in 1785, and died in 1821. He was proprietor of one of the early tanneries of the county. He married Barbara, daugh- ter of Peter Ebersole, of South Hanover town- ship. Their children were: Barbara, Mrs. George Cassel ; Catherine, Mrs. David Cassel; Sarah, Mrs. David Buck, and Peter, all 'of whom are deceased. The grandparents were members of the German Baptist church. Peter, the father, was born in South Hanover township, April 16, 1818, and died January 16, 1882. His children were: Michael, of South Hanover township, and David. David learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked as a journeyman for several years, and afterwards engaged in farming in East Hanover township, and in 1895 he es- tablished his present mercantile business at Hoernerstown, which he has conducted since that date. In his political views Mr. Horst is a Democrat, and has served as school di- rector for five years. He was married, in 1872, to Miss Kate E. Fackler, of West Han- over township, by whom he has three chil- dren : Harry M., William P., and Katie M. The family are members of the German Baptist church. Hocker, George M., Union Deposit, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 16, 1847 ; son of George and Barbara (Martin) Hocker. The father was born in Derry township, in 1806 ; son of Martin Hocker, a native of Germany, one of the early settlers of Derry township, and a hotel keeper at Hockerstown, which was named from him. The father, George Hocker, was a farmer and blacksmith. He removed to South Hanover township and be- came proprietor of the hotel at Union De- posit, where he also was engaged in the coal, lumber, grain, and distilling business, and was the owner of several boats on the Union canal. He was one of the founders and propri- etors of Union Deposit, at which point he erected a paper mill, which he conducted for some time. His death occurred in 1876. He was an active member of the Lutheran church, and in 1845 aided in building the church edifice. He had nine children : Maiy, deceased, Mrs. Eli Zimmerman, of South Hanover township ; Barbara, Mrs. Mar- tin Londes, of West Virginia ; Rebecca, Mrs. Henry Loy, of Philadelphia; Christina, Mrs. P. R. Killinger,of Union Deposit; Sarah, Mrs. John Stauffer, of Union Deposit; George M.; Rudolph, of Steelton ; Rev. Martin S., pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, Steelton. George M. received his education in the public schools and in the Millersville State Normal School. He was engaged in teach- ing school for eight years in South Hanover township, and for one year in Lower Paxton township. Subsequently he took a commer- cial course in the Business College at Pough- keepsie, N. Y., after which he was clerk for the Patriot Publishing Company, at Harris- burg, for a year and a half. In 1874 he be- came proprietor of the hotel at Union De- posit and continued to manage the house until 1885. Mr. Hocker was secretary of the Union Building and Loan Association for several years. In 1893 he organized the Union Deposit Creamery Association and has since been interested in the enterprise. He is also a stockholder in the Palmyra Bank, and is the owner of several farms. He is prominent in fraternity circles, holdingmem- bership in several secret orders. In his po- litical views Mr. Hocker is a Democrat. Hanshue, John P., farmer, Union Deposit, Pa., was born in Lower Paxton township, September 14, 1 830 ; son of David and Cathe- rine (Obercash) Hanshue. The first of the family to settle in Dauphin county was John Hanshue, born in 1775, who moved from Lebanon county about 1808 or 1810, located in Susquehanna township, and in 1820 set- tled on the farm in South Hanover town- ship on which his grandson, John P., now resides. He helped to haul the stone for the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 933 abutments of the first bridge built across the Susquehanna river at Harrisburg, and also to build the first market house in that city. He married Susan Hetrick, of Lebanon county. His death occurred in 1837, that of his wife in 1848. He was a member of the Lutheran and she of the German Reformed church. They reared six children: John; David; Samuel; Susan, Mrs. John Haver- stick ; Elizabeth, Mrs. Henry Crorl ; Mary, Mrs. .George Ripley, all of whom are de- ceased. David, the father of John P., was born in Lebanon county, November 14, 1803. After his marriage he settled in Lower Paxton township, and removed from there to the present site of Steelton. In 1839 he was made administrator of his father's estate, and succeeded to the homestead, upon which he resided until his death in 1875. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and helped to build the house of worship at Union Deposit. He reared three children : Lavinia, deceased, married Jacob Crorl, of South Hanover township; John P., and David, of Lower Paxton township. John P. was married, in 1854, to Lucinda Zimmerman, daughter of Samuel Zimmer- man, of West Hanover township, and they have five children : Emma, Mrs. John L. Shoop, on the homestead, and they have one child, Ira D.; Amos H., of South Hano- ver township, married Susan, daughter of David Houck, and they have two children, Mary Edna and Clarence ; Catherine M., David S., and Elizabeth M. Mrs. Hanshue died February 17, 1882. In his politics Mr. Hanshue is a Republican, and has served as school director for eighteen years. He is a member of the Lutheran church at Union Deposit, in which he served as deacon eight years, and of which he is at present a trustee. Landis, C. E., farmer, Sand Beach, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, September 25, 18, .A.7BOYD HAMILTON. Mz^iu^ H*^? . jht. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 937 Mrs. Linderraan ; Nancy, Mrs. Fleisher ; and several who died in infancy. Christian, the father of Daniel, was born in Upper Paxton township, and is buried at Hoff- man's church. He was a farmer by occupa- tion, and was a member of the German Re- formed church. His children are : Martin ; Amanda, Mrs. Peter Sellers ; Obed ; David, deceased ; Daniel ; Eli, of Savannah, 111.; Fannie, Mrs. William Swab, of Philadelphia; Sarah J., Mrs. William Sbartzer, of Elizabeth- ville. Daniel was reared in Lykens Valley and educated in select schools. He learned the carpenter trade and subsequently taught school twenty terms. In 1870 he opened a general store at Hoernerstown, which he conducted until 1895, when he retired from business. He was married, in 1852, to Miss Salome Hoover, of South Hanover township. His children are : Franklin J., of Hummels- town ; Henry C; Daniel W., M. D., of Steel- ton ; Caroline S.; and Rev. Alfred Schaffner, pastor in the German Reformed church, a graduate of the Franklin and Marshall Col- lege and the Lancaster Seminary. In his political principles and policy Mr. Schaffner is a Democrat, and served six terms as jus- tice of the peace in South Hanover town- ship. He is a member of the Reformed church, of Hummelstown, in which he has filled theoffice of deacon, and for twenty years the office of elder, and has also served as the superintendent of the Sunday-school at Ber- rysburg and Hoernerstown. He enlisted in the Thirty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, and did provost duty at Gettysburg. He re-enlisted in company I, Eighty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and par- ticipated in the battle of Petersburg, and was at the surrender at Appomattox Court House, after which he was honorably dis- charged. Stauffer, David H, Union Deposit, Pa., was born in South Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 31, 1843 ; son of Isaac and Nancy (Kettering) Stauffer, na- tives of Lebanon county, and subsequently residents of South Hanover township, Dau- phin county. The father was a miller by trade, and was proprietor of the Spring Creek Mills for ten years, after which he conducted the mills at Union Deposit for several years. He is deceased and his wife survives him. Their children are : David H. and John, who learned the trade of miller from his father, 59 and assisted him in his business. Subse- quently he was proprietor of the State Capi- tal Mills at Harrisburg for two years, and in 1878 purchased the Union Deposit Mills, which he operated until his death, October 12, 1896. He was one of the organizers of the Farmers' Bank at Hummelstown. He married Sarah, daughter of George Hocker, and they had eight children : Frank H., Clarence, George M., Charles E., Edith, Elva, Violet, and Earl. The remaining children of Isaac are : Levi L., deceased ; Isaac K., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa ; Mary, Mrs. R. Clay, of Union Deposit. Mr. Stauffer is a member of the United Brethren church. Wagner, George, retired, Union Deposit, Pa., March 16, 1815; son of Conrad and Catherine (Fauver) Wagner, natives of Leb- anon county, removed to Dauphin county in 1829 and settled in South Hanover town- ship. The father was a blacksmith and far- mer and was an active member of the Lu- theran church, to the erection of the church edifice of which he was a liberal contributor. He died in South Hanover township at the age of ninety-one years. His children are: John, Daniel, Samuel, Henry, Thomas, Isaac, deceased, Conrad, and George, who died in 1845. He was engaged in the manufacture of brick until 1873, when he retired from ac- tive business and moved into Union Deposit. He was a Republican in politics, and served twenty-two years as supervisor of the town- ship. He was married, October 28, 1841, to Catherine Yingst, daughter of John Yingst, of Derry township, whose death occurred in August, 1894. Their children are: John, enlisted in 1861 in company D, Ninety-third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and died in the hospital, September 26, 1862 ; Henry, of South Hanover township ; Ellis G., of Barber county, Kan.; Mary, Mrs. John Gruber, died leaving four children : Cath- erine, Mrs. Frank Schaeffer, of Union De- posit ; Lincoln, of Philadelphia ; Fannie, of Harrisburg; and Ulysses, of Lebanon county. Mr. Wagner is a member of the Lutheran church and has served as elder in the same. Wagner, Henry, brick and tile manufac- turer, Union Deposit, Pa., was born in Cum- berland county, Pa., December 11, 1848; son of George Wagner, of Union Deposit. He received his education in the public schools and in the Meyerstown Academy. He learned the trade of brick making from 938 BIO GRA PHICA L ENGYVL OPEDIA his father and in 1872 he succeeded to his father's business. In the same year he was married to Miss Mary Hocker, daughter of Jacob Hocker, of Derry township. Their children are : Clayton L., George Franklin, Annie Irene, Sadie May, Henry Edgar, Katie Madora, Allen Hocker, and Jacob Arthur. In his political views Mr. Wagner is a Re- publican, and in his religious faith and membership is a Lutheran, in which church he holds the office of deacon and trustee. business at Rockville, and enjoys a good reputation as a merchant. He is also highly respected as a citizen. Yingst, Samuel H., farmer and stock dealer, Sand Beach P. 0., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 6, 1858; son of Rev. Peter and Lydia (Wenger) Yingst, of Derry township. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Kate Wagner, daughter of Thomas Wagner, of South Han- over township. Their children are : Harvey, Thomas, Peter, Lydia, Eva May, Victor M., Katie, Samuel, and Ellen Violet. In 1872 Mr. Yingst engaged in shipping cattle from the West to the home markets, and has since continued in that business. In his politics he is a Republican. SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP. Shaffer, George W., merchant, Rock- ville, Pa., was born in Susquehanna town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., January 17, 1837. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Platz) Shaffer. The Shaffer family are of German ancestry. They came to this country at a very early date, and settled at Manheim, Pa. John Shaffer, the father of George W., re- sided in Susquehanna township during the greater part of his life. He died October 12, 1884; his wife in 1873. They had seven children, six of whom are living : George W.; John, of Harrisburg; William, of Harrisburg; Augustus, of Fort Hunter; Mary, wife of George Walker, of Pottsville, Pa. George W. Shaffer received a limited edu- cation in the common schools. He worked at various occupations until the spring of 1865, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. When discharged from the army he returned home and engaged in mercantile business, which has been his occupation since the latter part of 1865. Mr. Shaffer's political opinions are Repub- lican. He has been long established in his Brown, George Lancaster, A. M., M. D., was born in Middle Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., September 17, 1866. He is a son of James L. and Mary (Baker) Brown. The father was* born in Florida, was of English ancestry, and settled in Middle Paxton town- ship about 1865, where he followed his trade of carpenter and bridge builder, until near the time of his death, April 14, 1873. The mother was born in Middle Paxton township, where she still resides, deservedly honored and loved. They had four children, three sons and one daughter ; three are living, George L., William A., James 0.; Lavinia, wife of Peter Fisher, of Hummelstown, died Decem- ber 29, 1892. The Doctor attended the public schools of his native township, and subsequently the State Normal School of Shippensburg, Pa. He was graduated from this institution with the class of 1890. For the ensuing two years he taught school in Dauphin county. In 1894 he completed the regular course of stud- ies in the Baltimore Medical College, and re- ceived the degree of M. D. Remaining at the college, he took a post-graduate course, which he completed in 1895. From a liter- ary college he received in June, 1896, the degree of Master of Arts. In June, 1895, Dr. Brown opened an office for the practice of his profession at Rockville, Susquehanna township. He has built up a large and lucrative practice. He has dis- played more than ordinary professional ability, and an accurate and intimate knowl- edge of all branches of the art of healing. He is recognized as a physician of great promise, deserving of confidence and success. Dr. Brown is a member of Paxton Lodge, No. 621, I. 0. 0. F., of Dauphin, Pa. His politics are Republican. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Reily, John W., proprietor of the Luck- now Forge, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., September 26, 1860. He is a son of the late John W. and Katherine E. (Dull) Reily, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. He was educated in the Harris- burg Academy and afterwards attended the McClellan Institute, Westchester, Pa., and the Peabody Scientific School, Andover, Mass., from which he was graduated in 1879. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 939 After completing this thorough educational course, Mr. Reily was for one year assistant manager of the furnace in the Montgomery Iron Company's mill at Port Kennedy, Pa., after which he returned to Harrisburg. For the following year he was assistant manager of the Union Forge, after which he became the manager of this important industry. In 1883 he erected the buildings, provided the equipment and established his extensive business at Lucknow Station. In addition to the management of this large industrial plant, Mr. Reily gives personal attention to large agricultural operations. He super- vises the cultivation of a tract of land con- taining six hundred and fifty acres, which gives him rank among the prominent prac- tical farmers of the count}'. He is a man of varied abilities and seems equally at home in the management of all kinds of business. A gratifying success attends all his ventures, and prosperity is the outcome of his en- terprise. He is popular, by reason of his generous treatment of his employees, and his liberal public spirit. John W. Reily was married, in Harrisburg, November 3, 1866, to Miss Helen, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Boas. Mr. Reily is president of the Fort Hunter Road Commission. His political views are those of a good, solid Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian church. Kelley, Patrick, was married in 1832 ; his wife was born in Ireland and came to America in 1832. She settled first in New York ; afterwards she removed to Harris- burg, and finally to Rockville, and has been a resident of Dauphin county up to this time. They had four children : John Frank- lin, William Edward, Mary Elizabeth, and Caroline, who died at six years of age. The eldest son, John Franklin, was among the first volunteers from Rockville in the army for the defense of the Union at the breaking out of the late Rebellion. He served three years in the United States army and navy. The second son, William Edward, volun- teered and served in the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Colonel Awl, of Harrisburg. After- wards he enlisted in the United States navy at Philadelphia, Pa., March 7, 1864, and served seventeen months on the warship " R. R. Cuyler." He was wounded while in line of battle by the premature discharge of a cannon. He was discharged from the naval hospital at Portsmouth, Va., July 3, 1865. In 1887, during President Cleveland's first administration, Mrs. Kelley was ap- pointed postmistress of Fort Hunter and has held the office continuously since that time. Mrs. Kelley was brought up in the Catholic faith, to which she still adheres. Free, John W., was born in Emigsville, York county, Pa., November 9, 1832. He is a son of Peter and Mary (Dick) Free. His father resided in Dauphin county for twelve years, and then removed to Perry county, Pa., where he died in 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Free had seven children, four of whom are living: Catherine, wife of Solomon Shatto ; John W.; Thomas J., of Perry county, and Hiram A., of Zanesville, Ohio. When John W. Free was six years old his parents removed to the town of Dauphin, Pa., where he was educated in the district and subscription schools. His school educa- tion completed, he engaged in steamboating on the Chesapeake bay and canal. In 1860 he engaged in mercantile business at Rock- ville. He was married, at Harrisburg, January 3,1854, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Wilhelmina (Krehl) Livingston, long and highly honored residents of Susquehanna township. They have no children. Mr. Free has creditably filled the offices of school director and tax collector. He be- longs to Dauphin County Lodge, No. 621, I. 0. 0. F. His political views are Repub- lican. He attends the Methodist church. He was among the first who left Rockville and enlisted in the army in defense of the Union. He served nine months in the Pennsylvania volunteers. Felty, Philip D., was born in Susque- hanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 11, 1837. He was educated in the district and private schools, and spent his boyhood on the farm. He also attended school under Profs. Davis, Oak, and Weatherford, at Lin- glestovvn Academy. At the age of fourteen he learned tanning, serving at apprentice- ship with Christian Hoover. This trade ac- quired, he farmed for two years, and was afterwards engaged in tanning at Lingles- town, until the spring of 1859. He then removed to Hanover, bought the old Stover tannery, and continued in business there until 1861. He was drafted and served in the army nine months, in the One Hundred 940 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania volun- teers, under Col. George B. Wiestling. He was appointed second lieutenant and one month later first lieutenant. He was dis- charged from the army on August 5, 1863. He sold his interest in the tannery and worked as a journeyman. Later he was em- ployed by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company for one year as baggage- master. He was next in mercantile busi- ness at Rockville, and was afterwards again employed by the railroad company for six years. In 1871 he built a tannery at Rock- ville and continued in business for three years. He went West to seek a location for business, but returned to Rockville and then moved to Harrisburg. In 1889 he returned to the old homestead, where he has ever since resided. He was married, September 5, 1862, to Harriet U., daughter of J. M. and Mary Shope. They have three children : Charles Irvin ; Clara F., wife of J. W. Miller, and John G. Charles died in infancy. Mr. Felty is a stauncli Republican. His family are members of the Bethel Methodist Epis- copal church. Turns, William, was born near Middle- town, Dauphin county, Pa., May 30, 1832. His father, John Turns, was born in 1807 ; he married a daughter of Owen and Katie (Rice) White. They had eleven children : William ; John ; Owen ; George ; Henry ; Matthew ; Elizabeth, Mrs. Hallman ; Martin ; Mary Ann, Mrs. Hoffman ; Ephraim, and Rebecca, Mrs. Daniel Runkel. John Turns died in 1886, but his wife is still living. William Turns was largely interested in the manufacture of lumber in Dauphin county. He was a representative citizen, and was held in high esteem. He died October 6, 1882. His wife, to whom he was married August 18, 1863, was Miss Mary S., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Dewey) Straw. Her parents belonged to an old and respected family of Dauphin county. They had ten children, of whom Mrs. Turns was the eldest. Mr. Straw died October 3, 1881, and Mrs. Straw October 9, 1889. Two of their sons and a daughter died in infancy ; their daugh- ter Susan, wife of William Swoyer, died in 1893. Mrs. Turns was born in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 28, 1826. She received her education in the public schools of her native township. After her marriage to Mr. Turns she removed to Susquehanna township, where she now re- sides. Mr. and Mrs. Turns had three chil- dren : Lewis, Edward, and William. Lewis Turns, with his brother Edward, works in the Harrisburg Car Shops. Mrs. Turns at- tends the German Reformed church. Rawn, Charles G, was born at George- town, D. C, July 30, 1802. His parents re- moving to Westchester, Pa., he received his elementary education there. He afterwards passed through college, took up the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in Harris- burg. From that time until his death he was occupied with the practice of his pro- fession. He filled a high position in the army board during the war, and at its close resumed his practice in Harrisburg. He was married May 25, 1833. His wife was born February 16, 1815, and educated at Harrisburg. She is still living, and resides in Harrisburg. They had seven children, four of whom are deceased : Elizabeth, died March 19, 1838, aged three years ; Charles C, born December 16, 1837, died October 6, 1887 ; James C, born in 1840, died April 12, 1-842 ; Mary Scott Glendin, born April 10, 1842, died in March, 1852. The father died December 18, 1865. Charles C. Rawn, son of Charles G, en- listed in the army with the Lochiel Grays under Col. Henry McCormick. He was ap- pointed second lieutenant, and later was promoted to the rank of major. After re- turning from the army he was married, and resided in Connecticut. At present he is the manager of the Roanoke Gas and Water Company, of Roanoke, Va. Frances Glendin Rawn, daughter of Charles C, was born in Harrisburg, April 18, 1849. She received her primary educa- tion in private schools and attended Ivy Hall Seminary, Brighton, N. J. She was married, at Harrisburg, October 22, 1872, to William J. Torrington. They had three children : Ethel, born at Harrisburg; Will- iam James, at Mt. Washington, Md., June 30, 1879 ; and Francis Rawn, at Mt. Wash- ington, Md., September 17, 1881. Mr. Tor- rington is deceased. The religious creed of the family is Presbyterian. Bitting, John, was born in Berks county, near Reading. He married Barbara Flick- inger, of Lancaster county. They had seven children. He died at the age of seventy DAUPHIN COUNTY. 941 years; his wife died twelve years before him. Catherine Bitting, daughter of John and Barbara Bitting, was born near the Black Horse Tavern, Lancaster county, Pa., June 9, 1821. She received her education in the private schools of Lancaster county. She was married, at the age of thirty-nine years, at'Dauphin, Pa., to John Dawson. They had two children : Thomas and Catherine. The latter died in infancy. Thomas B., only son of the late John Dawson and his wife Cath- erine Dawson, was educated in the public schools of Rockville, Pa. At the age of thir- teen he learned telegraphy and has been employed in that occupation up to the pres- ent time. At the age of eighteen he was married to Susie E., daughter of George and Ellen . They have eight children : Daisy M., John 0., Mabel E., Jennie E., Ger- trude M., Harvey R., T. Ivan, and Goldie Pearl. The family are not members of any church. Leonard, Joseph L., was born at Coch- ranville, Chester county, Pa., April 17, 1846. He is a son of Lot Evans and Jennie E. (Best) Leonard. His father was of Scotch and his mother of Irish descent. His father's family were members of the Society of Friends, while his mother's family were Meth- odists. Their children are : Joseph L.; Mary L., wife of William Updegrove, who had two children; Martha E., wife of John Marzolf, has four children living and two deceased ; Mary L. and Martha E. are both deceased. Joseph L. Leonard received a public school education, completing his course in 1863 in the schools of Harrisburg. He enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania volunteers, un- der Col. Richard White, and was assigned to company G. He remained in active service until the close of the war. He won distinc- tion and honor in many of the prominent battles. He was mustered out of the service at Petersburg, Va., August 30, 1865. From this time on he was engaged in various occu- pations. For two years he had charge of the male department of the Soldiers' Orphans' Schools at McAllisterville and White Hall, Pa. After severing his connection with the latter school, he was employed by the Har- risburg Car Manufacturing Company ; later he was in the Pennsylvania Steel Works in the capacity of machinist. After this he em- barked in the business of hotel keeping. He conducted the Bridgeport Hotel, at Bridge- port, Cumberland county, Pa., and other hotels well known in the State ; also the Ar- cade Hotel, 1023 Seventh street, Harrisburg, Pa., and the Susquehanna. Hotel, Dauphin county, Pa. He was married, August 12, 1869, to Miss Carrie L., daughter of Nathaniel and Lida (Rauch) Lichtenwalner, by whom he had two children, who both died in infancy. Mr. Leonard is a member of the organization of the survivors of the Fifty-fifth Pennsyl- vania volunteers, and is president of that or- ganization at the present time. The parents of Mrs. Leonard had ten chil- dren, three of whom died in infancy. Their living children are : Camilla, wife of Samuel T. Train ; Albert L.; Mary Catherine, wife of Frank Deal ; Carrie L., wife of J. E. Leon- ard ; Lydia A., wife of William Hoehrine ; Josephine, and Nathan. Olewine, George W., foreman of the Luck- now Forge, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., February 21, 1839. He is a son of Benjamin and Mary (Fremoil) Olewine, both deceased. His father was a tailor, and conducted a suc- cessful business in Harrisburg. He had four children, three of whom are deceased. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. George W. Olewine attended school in Harrisburg until he was ten years of age, when he removed with his parents to Sus- quehanna township, and there finished his studies. After leaving school he was em- ployed in farming until 1872, when he en- gaged with the Harrisburg Car Company as a wood worker. He afterwards entered the employment of John W. Reily, proprietor of the Lucknow Forge, in the capacity of fore- man, and has held that position to the pres- ent time. He was married, August 8, 1865, to Jane, daughter of John and Mary (Shoop) Funk. They have eleven children : Mary, Mrs. Daniel Hartz ; America, Mrs. Milton Dis- singer; Benjamin, married Clara Beaver; Amie, Mrs. John Mummert; Jennie, Mrs. George Beaver ; Katie; Maggie and Annie, twins; George A. and Blanche, twins, and Francis. Blanche died at the age of five. Mr. 01 wine is a well-known citizen and es- teemed by the many employed under his supervision. Wimer, L. Edmund, master carpenter, Middle division, Pennsylvania railroad, was born in Juniata county, Pa., March 12, 1835. 942 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA He is a son of Zachariah and Mary (Brach- bill) Wimer. His father died July 16, 1835, and his mother died April 11, 1881, aged seventy-one. L. Edmund Wimer was educated in the public schools of Juniata county. He left home at the age of fifteen and was employed in farming. At the age of eighteen he be- gan to learn his trade with Reuben Yarger. and later finished his apprenticeship with his uncle Christopher. Having thus ac- quired skill in carpentry he began business for himself in his native county. In 1860 he was employed by the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company for one year. Then, return- ing to his native county, he was in business for himself until 1863. Next, for about a year, he was employed by the Keystone Bridge Company, of Pittsburgh. August 30, 1864, he returned to the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the ca- pacity of foreman, at Bellefonte, Pa., and re- mained there until 1865. In that year he en- listed in the Sixteenth Pennsylvania cavalry, company F, and served until August 11 of the same year. He was then mustered out of ser- vice at Manchester, Va., and returned to his native county. Once more, on September 1, 1865, he entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as foreman carpenter, and retained that position until November 1, 1871, when he was promoted to master carpenter on the Middle division, a post in which he still continues to serve the company. He was married, November 29, 1859, to Catherine, daughter of Capt. Nathan and Mary (Foose) Thomas. They have had three children, one of whom died at the age of eighteen months. Their living children are : John L., and Lizzie, wife of James H. Gingrich, of Harrisburg. The family are members of the Lutheran church. A life of useful industry and a successful business career have enabled Mr. Wimer to enjoy a home at Lucknow, a romantic and beautiful suburb of Harrisburg. . Grove, John, farmer, was born at Coxes- town, Pa., October 14, 1834. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Hoak) Grove. John Grove received his education in the common schools. At the age of fourteen he began to learn the wheelwright's trade. When his apprenticeship was over he engaged in busi- ness for himself. In 1856 he removed to Harrisburg and was for four years in the employ of the Harrisburg Car Manufactur- ing Company. He was next engaged in farming, until the spring of 1865, when he returned to Harrisburg, and was for five years employed by the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company, then for two years by the Harrisburg Manufacturing Company. The confinement of indoor work being found detrimental to his health the Pennsylvania Railroad Company changed his position to that of car inspector. This place he held for five years, and then resumed inside work. He was thus employed until 1878, when he went back to farming and has made that his occupation up to the present time. He was married, September 26, 1856, to Mary A., daughter of Henry and Annie Lebo. They have had three children, one of whom died aged four years. Their living children are: Ida Jane, wife of Samuel Meckley, and William E. Mr. Grove is a staunch Republican. Houser, George W., market gardener, was born in Susquehanna township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 26, 1849. He is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Lantz) Houser. His father died August 12, 1885, aged sev- enty-two years and six months ; his mother died October 5, 1895, aged eighty-four years and six months. They had six children, two of whom died in infancy. The four sur- viving are : Louisa, wife of William Coffer ; Matilda, wife of Ambrose Kennedy ; Mary E., and George W. George W. Houser received his education in the public schools. After leaving school heengaged in gardening and farming, which he has carried on up to the present time. Mr. Houser is a staunch Democrat. He has served one term as school director in his native township. He was married, November 21, 1872, to Anna Tressa, daughter of George and Agnes (Hervey) Piper. The}' have seven children, two of whom died in infancy. Their living children are : Michael E., George W., Jr., Rebecca J., Mary E., and Carrie A. Mr. Houser and his family are members of the United Brethren church. Fox, Milton, farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa,, De- cember 16, 1857. He is a son of John and Mary (Hyde) Fox, natives of Dauphin county. His father died November 20, 1884. They had eight children, two of whom are de- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 943 Geased. Jerome died aged three, and Chris- tian at the age of twenty-six years. Their remaining children are : Annie E., wife of David Smith; George; John H.; Mary M., wife of Harry K. Brubaker ; Isaac, and Mil- ton. Milton Fox received his education in the common schools. At the age of sixteen he left school and began farming. He has made this his occupation ever since. - He was married, June 26, 1879, to Mary C, daughter of Henry and Mary (Shutt) Strohm. Their union was blessed with four children : Emma R., Laura P., William E., and Mabel M., the last named died Novem- ber 5, 1895. Mr. Fox is a staunch Republican. He has served in his native township for two terms as supervisor. He is one of the enterprising and successful farmers of Susquehanna town- ship. Stouffer, Jacob W., farmer and dairy- man, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., April 26, 1851. He is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Waltz) Stouffer. His parents had a family of eight children, three of whom are deceased ; two died in infancy. The parents are still living, and are prominent and re- spected residents of Dauphin county. Jacob W. Stouffer received his education in the public schools. At the age of thirteen he became a farmer, and that has been his occupation to the present time. He was mar- ried, at the age of twenty, to Emma, daugh- ter of Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Sayring) Sny- der. They have four children: Lizzie M., Katie, Marion, and Ruth. Mr. Stouffer is a staunch Republican. 1878, to Ida, daughter of Michael and Cathe- rine (Walborn) Dowmoyer, by whom he has five children : Harry G., Allen E., Sadie G, Helen N., and William J. The parents of the second Mrs. Miller are residents of Leba- non county. They had eight children, two of whom are deceased; the remaining chil- dren also reside in Lebanon county. In his political views Mr. Miller is a staunch Re- publican. Miller, William H, was born in Leba- non county, Pa., August 8, 1850. He is a son of Franklin A. and Levina (Ciegler) Mil- ler. He attended first the public schools of Lebanon county and afterwards the college at Meyerstown, Pa. His education finished, he learned the trade of a miller, in his native county, and followed this vocation for some time. He afterwards became a skillful, prac- tical iron-worker, which is his present occu- pation. He is employed at the Luck now Forge, Susquehanna township. He was married, in 1869, to Melinda New- man, daughter of Adam and Kate (Pallen) Newman. They have three children : Charles, John, and Minerva. His wife died in April, 1875. He was again married, November 21, Hiester, Gabriel, was born at Estherton, Pa., April 28, 1850. He attended school in Harrisburg until 1866, when he entered the sophomore class of the Agricultural College of Pennsylvania. He was graduated from that institution in 1868. Returning to Har- risburg, he engaged in market gardening and fruit growing ; he still carries on the latter branch of the business. He has become one of the best and most favorably known fruit growers in the State. The positions of trust and prominence to which he has been called, in connection with State agricultural inter- ests, are the public and popular as well as the official recognition of his practical suc- cess and his eminent scientific abilities. He has served as a trustee of Pennsylvania State Agricultural College 'since 1879. He has been a member of the State Board of Agriculture since 1881, and vice-president of the State Agricultural Society since 1885. The Governor appointed him commissioner to rep- resent the State at the Agricultural Congress which met in California in 1886 ; and by the same authority he was appointed to perform the same duty at the Agricultural College which met in West Virginia in 1894. Mr. Hiester was married, in 1871, to Miss Annie E. Maurer. Simon, Dr. Samuel H., was born at Har- risburg, Pa., July 5, 1840. He is a son of John B. and Mary (Hertz) Simon. They had twelve children, seven of whom died in in- fancy. The Doctor's education was begun in the Southern District public school of Harrisburg ; he afterwards attended private schools. He undertook the study of medi- cine in 1861, but turned aside from it in 1862 to engage in business with his father, a carpenter and builder, with whom he had served a full term as an apprentice to the trade. He enlisted during the war in com- pany K, First Pennsylvania volunteers, served his time and was honorably dis- charged. He has been identified with numer- 944 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA ous enterprises of Harrisburg, and has been indefatigable in his efforts to advance the interests of his native city and county. In 1866 Dr. Simon engaged in brickmaking, and conducted one of the largest and most successful establishments of the kind at that time. He was the first manufacturer in the city to introduce the improved methods of making bricks by machinery. He became largely interested in real estate on Market and State streets, east of the canal. He built the Farmers' Market, at the corner of Market and Fourteenth streets, having himself guar-, an teed the entire stock of the enterprise. He was largely influential in developing the street railways of the city, and was the chief promoter of the East Harrisburg street rail- waj\ In 1875 he resumed the study of medi- cine and was graduated from the Hahne- mann Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1880. He then entered upon the practice of medi- cine in Camden, N. J., succeeding Dr. Keator on Linden Terrace in that, city. He prac- ticed there until 1882, and then removed to Harrisburg and purchased the large and beautiful residence at No. 228 North Third street, where his wife died March 10, 1888. In 1861 he married Julia E., daughter of David and Elizabeth Kendig, of Lancaster county, Pa. They have three children: John B.; Mary L., wife of J. David Kendig, and E. Clarence. The Doctor served on the school board of Harrisburg, having been elected as a Democrat by a Republican board to fill a vacancy, and afterwards elected to a full term in a Republican (Ninth) ward. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21 ; past high priest of Perseverance Chap- ter, No. 21, and past commander of Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T. He is a mem- ber of the American Institute of Homoe- opathy. Dr. Simon and his family are members of Zion Lutheran church, Harris- burg, Pa. Wagner, Serell, gardening farmer, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 25, 1840. He was a son of Henry and Elizabeth Wag- ner, residents of Dauphin county. His par- ents had eight children, five of whom are deceased. Their living children are : Henry, Alfred, and Serell. Serell Wagner received his education in the public schools. He engaged in farming and gardening, and followed this calling throughout his life. His politics were Demo- cratic. He was married, July 31, 1863, to Cathe- rine J. Mader, by whom he has three chil- dren: John Elmer, Annie N., wife of George Davis, and Almeda J. Mrs. Wagner's par- ents had fourteen children. The family attend Bethel Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Wagner died on March 19, 1896. Bomgardner, Jerome, was born in Leb- anon county, Pa., March 14, 1852. He is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Kratzer) Bom- gardner. His parents had eight children, four of whom are deceased : Samuel, who died in infancy; Catherine, died aged four- teen ; Lydia, wife of David Ream, died aged about thirty ; and Lucetta, died aged fifty- three years, nine months and twenty-five days. Their living children are : Elizabeth, wife of Elias Kelley, of Lebanon county ; John A., residing near Hummelstown ; Je- rome,iand Harvey, of Lebanon county. Jerome Bomgardner received his educa- tion in the public schools. After leaving school he engaged in farming, in which oc- cupation he has ever since continued. He was married, June 22, 1872, to Eliza- beth, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Mary Keller. They have had six children, one of whom, Charles, died at two years of age. Their surviving children are: Lizzie R., William, Grant, Harry, and Samuel. The parents of Mrs. Bomgardner were natives of Lebanon county, Pa. Her father is de- ceased, but her mother is still living. Mr. Bomgardner, in politics, is a staunch Republican. He is a member of Lodge No. 12, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Greenawalt, Charles F., retired farmer and real estateMealer, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., April 5, 1857. He is the only child of Philip B. and Susan E. (Fox) Green- await. His mother was the only child of John and Elizabeth Fox ; Elizabeth Fox was the only child of David and Susan Shoop, and Susan Shoop was the only child of Peter and Elizabeth Blosser, of Dauphin, Pa. Susan E. Fox Greenawalt, mother of Charles F., died in the spring of 1858, aged twenty-eight. Charles F. Greenawalt's education was begun in the public schools. At the age of twelve he attended school in Harrisburg under Prof. Gause. At sixteen he entered Ursinus College, Montgomery county, Pa., and took a course preparatory for entrance to the State College. He remained in the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 945 latter institution until he was twenty years old, leaving at that time on account of the death of his grandfather. He was married, March 4, 1876, to Mary Fair, daughter of Isaac and Anna Fagley. They had six children : Susan, died in in- fancy ; Louis Philip, born September 20, 1880; Maggie Umberger, born January 16, 1886; Napoleon Hall, born February 19, 1887; Caroline, born September 27, 1890, and John Fox, born January 24, 1895. From the time of his marriage until 1887 Mr. Greenawalt was engaged in farming in Susquehanna township. In 1887, by the death of his grandfather, he came into possession of a vast estate which had been in the family since the colonial days of 1768. He is, therefore, a large landholder ; he occupies a beautiful residence situated on the river road in Susquehanna township. Mr. Greenawalt belongs to the Junior Or- der United American Mechanics. He is a staunch Republican. He has been a school director for six consecutive years, and has been president of the school board for five years. He was appointed census enumer- ator of Susquehanna township in 1890. He is one of the trustees of the Coxestown Methodist Episcopal church, which he and his family attend. Snyder, George William, farmer, was born November 18, 1842. He is a son of Fred- erick and Christiana (Speese) Snyder, natives of Germany. His father died in 1858 ; his mother is still living. They had eight chil- dren, three of whom are deceased. Their living children are : Louis, George William, John D., Edward S., and Rebecca, wife of Joseph Lutz. George William Snyder received his edu- cation in the district schools of Lebanon county. At the age of sixteen his school days were ended, and he began regular work with his father in the tannery. On September 18, 1861, he volunteered his service in defense of the Nation, and was enrolled in company F, Ninety-third regiment, Pennsylvania vol- unteers, under Colonel McCarter and Lieu- tenant Colonel Johnson. He served in the army until February, 1863, when he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va. He then returned to his home, and served an apprenticeship at carpentry with AVilliam Cassel. Having learned his trade he worked for two years as journeyman carpenter. At the expiration of this time he became a farmer, and has since made this his business. He was married, August 27, 1867, to Han- nah, daughter of Emanuel and Hannah Cassel, of Dauphin county. They have had two children : Jerome, who died at the age of three years and ten months ; and John H., who is living. The political preferences of Mr. Snyder are with the Republican party. He is a member of the Reformed church. Miller, David, Sr., carpenter and farmer, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Septem- ber 8, 1814. He is a son of Samuel and Annie (Medlin) Miller. He has the blood of Revolutionary soldiers in his veins. His grandfather and grandfather's brother came to America during the war for freedom from British rule. They were seventy-four days in crossing the ocean. They landed at New York and at once enlisted in the patriot army commanded by Washington. The army was at that time resisting the landing of British troops on Long Island. Mr. Miller's parents had five children, of whom he is the only one now living. He was educated in the subscription schools. At sixteen years of age he began to learn carpentry. He was engaged in various oc- cupations until his marriage ; after this im- portant event he became a farmer This was his occupation until 1882 ; he then took up gardening, in which he has been em- ployed from that time to the present. He was married, December 24, 1835, to Miss Sarah Wood. They have had nine children, five of whom are deceased : Sarah E., died August 29, 1858; Harriet Ellen, died February 25, 1872 ; W. Wesley, died April 20, 1881 ; Susan M., died July 15, 1881 ; Samuel B., died August 11, 1888. The sur- vivors are : David W.; John C; Jane Eliza- beth, widow of Moses Zimmerman, and Mary Ann, wife of Henry Smith. Mrs. David Miller died March 11, 1868. She was one of a family of six children. Mr. Miller is a Republican. He has served one term as a constable of Susque- hanna township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has been a very industrious man, and has lived a useful and successful life. He is genial and sociable, and has drawn around him a circle of warm friends. He is an intelligent and reliable citizen, and commands the respect and confidence of his neighbors. 946 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Gakman, Charles B., gardening farmer, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., November 21, 1857. He is a son of George B. and Cathe- rine (Page) Garman. His parents had nine children, two of whom died in infancy. The survivors are : Daniel, Mary, Joseph, Henry, Sarah J., wife of John L. Beaver, Rebecca, and Charles B. The father and mother are both deceased. Charles B. Garman enjoyed the advan- tages afforded by the city schools of Harris- burg. He looked forward in his younger days to the time when he must begin the actual struggles of life, and made good use of his time and privileges in preparing him- self to act his part well. At nineteen years of age his school days ended, and he looked about for a beginning of work. He engaged in farming, making a specialty of gardening. He was married, October 27, 1881, to Mary M., daughter of John and Crescenta (Kern) Meyer. They have six children : John Carl, Mary C, Thirza A., Annie M., Herman G, and Bertha Catherine. In political princi- ples Mr. Garman is in accord with the Demo- cratic part}'. He and his family are mem- bers of the Roman Catholic church. He is prosperous in his business, because he is en- terprising, energetic and skillful. Reichert, David J., gardener and farmer, was born in Susquehanna township, April 26, 1862. He is a son of Henry and Mar- garet (Douglass) Reichert, natives of Dau- phin county, Pa. They had ten children : Mary E., deceased ; Emma A., wife of Ham- ilton Bender ; David J.; Henry L.; William J.; Rebecca, wife of George Hoyert ; Andrew A., Benjamin H., Frederick J., and Carrie M. David J. Reichert took the usual course in the schools of his native township. At the close of his school days he engaged in farm- ing and gardening, and has continued to make these occupations his business to the present time. He is alive to the demands of the times, and is too enterprising and pro- gressive to fall behind the leading men in his line. He was married, October 18, 1883, to Fan- nie E., daughter of Lazarus and Mary (Kreiser) Cassel. They have one child, Cleve- land W. Reichert. The parents of Mrs. Reichert are both old residents of Dauphin county. In his political views Mr. Reichert is a Democrat. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Garman, George B., dairyman and farmer, was born November 7, 1832. He is a son of David and Elizabeth (Brightbill) Garman. His father died at the age of seventy-one, and his mother at the age of sixty-four years. They had fourteen children, eight of whom are deceased. The story of two of these, George and Benjamin, is like that of many other patriotic boys, but it is one which can- not be too often told, both as a just tribute of gratitude to those who freety gave their lives to redeem the Nation and to perpetuate free institutions, and as an inspiration to coming generations. Both of these boys en- listed in the army at the outbreak of the Re- bellion. George was killed at the battle of Spottsylvania. Benjamin was taken pris- oner, and died a lingering death from priva- tion in the prison pen of Andersonville. George B. Garman was educated in the district school of Susquehanna township. He left school while still in his teens, and began the business of life as a farmer. He is adapted to this occupation, and likes it. He has the indefatigable, persistent energy and purpose which cannot fail. He has demon- strated the possibilities of farming in Dau- phin count)'. He was married, in October, 1858, to Mary A., daughter of Peter and Bar- bara Fisher. They have six children : Fran- cis H.; Emma B., wife of David Moyer; Mary E., wife of Edwin Herr; George P.; Sallie E., wife of John Starry, and Ida M. Mr. Garman has been school director for nine consecutive years, and township audi- tor for nine years. He is a staunch Repub- lican. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Meckley, Samuel Joseph, dairyman and farmer, was born February 28, 1863. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Meckley, prominent and highly esteemed residents of Susquehanna township and members of the Dunkard church. Samuel Joseph Meckley received his edu- cation in the public schools of his native township. He entered upon the business of farming at the close of his school days and has made this his life occupation. He is a staunch Republican. At the age of twenty-two years Samuel Meckley was married to Ida J. Grove. They have two children : Elroy Ellsworth, born October 28, 1886, and Mary Elizabeth, No- vember 6, 1892. Mr. S. J. Meckley and family are members of the Methodist church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 947 His standing as a business man is among the foremost in his line. He is a man of per- sonal worth and enjoys the esteem of his neighbors. S. J. Meckley's parents are members of the Dunkard church, but himself and family are Methodists. Shutt, Henry Lawrence, miller and farmer, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 23, 1856. His father died November 28, 1869 ; his mother is still living. They had ten children, three of whom, William, John Alfred, and Ellen, died in infancy. Their living children are: Mary J., Stephen E., Catherine A., Sarah A., Elizabeth E., Emma R., and Henry Law- rence, all of whom have been married. Henry Lawrence was educated in the dis- trict schools of his native township. His school days were cut short at the age of four- teen, when he went out from home to make his own way. He hired out to work on a farm, and was employed in this way until 1879, .when he engaged in milling. The numerous farmers who are his neighbors and patrons of his mill, bear testimony that he is a square-dealing business man and a good citizen. His politics are Republican. He was married, May 25, 1875, to Har- riet, daughter of George and Rebecca (Mc- Clure) Ludwig. They have had ten chil- dren, five of whom are deceased : Wilson, Isaac, Raymond, and Annie died in infancy, and Trueman, aged three years. The sur- viving children are : Sarah E., Henry L., Lizzie V., David S., and Earl A. Mrs. Shutt's parents are both deceased ; her father on June 25, 1866, her mother November 3, 1860. Mr. Shutt's family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Waltz, Daniel, farmer and dairyman, was born January 9, 1838. He is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Clemens) Waltz, who both died at an advanced age. He attended the schools of Dauphin and Lebanon counties. Since the age of seventeen years he has been continuously engaged in farming. At the age of twenty-eight he married Melinda, daughter of Benjamin and Lydia Geisy. They have had twelve children, three of whom died in infancy : Gideon, Riley, and John ; and Edward, at the age of twenty-four. Their surviving children are : Lydia A., Harriet E., Charles H., William T, Calra A., Benjamin F., Rose D., and Ma- bel M. Mr. Waltz has an honorable record as a soldier. On July 28, 1861, he enlisted at Harrisburg, in company C, First regiment, light artillery, under Captain Simpson and Colonel Campbell. He served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Camp Curtin, July 30, 1865. He partici- pated in fifteen fiercely contested engage- ments, in all of which he displayed the qual- ities and bearing of a heroic soldier. His brother George, impelled by the same lofty patriotism, also enlisted, and laid down his life in defense of the Union. He was taken prisoner, and died of privation at Anderson- ville. A third brother, John H, also ren- dered patriotic service in the Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers. The record of these three brothers is worthy of preservation. It will show to the young men of the present and future that patriotism is among the virtues ; that it may demand supreme sacrifice, but that its re- wards are imperishable. Mr. Waltz is a staunch Republican. His family belong to the Evangelical church. Hoke, Peter, farmer, was born March 9, 1830. He is a son of Philip and Maria (Fox) Hoke. His parents had eight chil- dren, three of whom, Anna, Louisa, and Benjamin, are deceased. Their living chil- dren are : Elias ; Peter H; Mary, wife of Christian Loy ; Lydia, wife of John Weund, and Philip. The mother died at the age of fifty-seven, and the father at the age of sev- enty-five years. Peter H. Hoke attended the district schools. He became a farmer and has al- ways pursued this occupation. At the age of twenty-eight he was married to Ruth Ann, daughter of Elijah and Lydia Ann (Russell) Payne. They have no children, but have adopted a son, whom they have named John H. Hoke. In political views Mr. Hoke has always been a Republican. He and his family attend the Reformed church. Mr. Hoke is one of the successful and prosperous farmers of the township, and is a worthy man. Snyder, John, dairyman and farmer, was born in Dauphin county. He is a son of John and Mary (Bright) Snyder/ His par- ents had six children, of whom one died in infancy ; William, at the age of sixteen ; and 948 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Elizabeth, wife of Michael Clay, at the age of forty-nine years. The survivors are : Sam- uel, Benjamin, and John. The mother died, and the father married again. His second wife was Eliza Balsbach, by whom he had six children : George ; Maggie; James; Mary, wife of Samuel Brinton ; Harry, and Kate. Both parents are living. John Snyder attended the district schools of his township After his school days were ended he was employed for three years on the railroad. At the end of that time he began farming, and has made this his busi- ness up to the present time. He was mar- ried, October 13, 1874, to Elmira, daughter of Isaac and Mary A. (Shope) Schatzer. They have six children : Mary, Ralph, Cora, Mabel, Kirk, and Grace. Mr. Snyder has efficiently served four con- secutive terms as school director for his district. In political views he is a staunch Republican. He and his family are mem- bers of the United Brethren church. Mr. Snyder is highly esteemed by his neighbors. He is a reliable man and a citizen of public spirit. His life is such as to commend him to the confidence of those associated with him in business and social circles. Dagnell, John Richard, miller, was born in Prince Edward county, Va., October 10, 1847. He is a son of John R. and Agnes (Rogers) Dagnell. His parents both died when he was very young. They had two children : Julia, deceased, and John Richard. He was educated in the public schools of his native county. At the age of twenty-one he was married, October 25, 1868, to Susan A., daughter of Peter and Margaret Stam- baugh. They had nine children, three are deceased : Alice, Lula Margaret, and Philip. Their surviving children are: Robert R.; Agnes V., wife of Frank Sheller; Luella M., Harry S., Grace I., and Bessie E. Mrs. Dag- nell's father died in 1891, at the age of eighty- one years. Mr. Dagnell came to Dauphin county four years ago and engaged in milling. His resi- dence and place of business are situated di- rectly on the boundary line between Susque- hanna and Lower Paxton township. He has conducted his business in such a way as to win the confidence of his patrons. His skill and trustworthiness are unquestioned; his success is decided and most gratifying. He is a member of Eureka Lodge, No. 302, F. & A. M., Mechanicsburg; also of Council No. 197, 0. U. A. M., Mechanicsburg, Pa. In politics Mr. Dagnell is independent. In voting he selects men of worth and fitness, without regard to party connection, but usu- ally votes the Democratic ticket. His family attend the Reformed church. Marzolf, George, gardener and farmer, is a native of Ringendorpf, province of Al- sace, France. He was born December 13, 1830. He is a son of George and Margaret Marzolf, both deceased. They had eight children, six of whom came to America, and settled in Dauphin county. They are : Mar- garet, wife of Frederick Wagner ; George, Michael, John, Mary and Jacob. George Marzolf received his education in France, and was engaged in farming until his emigration to America in 1857. He landed in New York and came directly to Harrisburg. Here he engaged in farming and gardening, which has been his employ- ment to the present time. He was married, December 25, 1851, to Catherine Mosler, one of the five children of George and Margaret Mosler, born in the town of Wickersheim, Alsace, France. They have had four children, two of whom are de- ceased. Maggie died at the age of nineteen, and Catherine, wife of Frank Mergner, at the age of thirty-eight years. The living children are, George M. and John. The mother died May 16, 1873. The children being all adults, and the father left alone, he married again ; his second wife was Cathe- rine Fifer, daughter of George and Mary (Schmidt) Pifer, born in Heingren, Bavaria, Germany. Of this marriage there has been no issue. In political views Mr. Marzolf is Demo- cratic. He is a member of the German Lutheran church. Moody, William H., gardening farmer, was born November 29, 1868. He is a son of Washington and Adeline (Fleischer) Moody. His parents are old and highly re- spected residents of Susquehanna township. They had ten children, three of whom are deceased, Alfred, died in infancy, George W. and Annie M., both died at about the age of four years. Their living children are: Sallie F., wife of Samuel Bankes; William H.; Lizzie, wife of Charles Dunlap ; Cathe- rine, Charles W., Jennie, and Miriam M. William H. Moody attended the public DAUPHIN COUNTY. 949 schools. When he was of age to begin busi- ness, he engaged in gardening and farming, and has made this his occupation to the present time. He was married, December 30, 1892, to Annie L., daughter of Ellis W. and Sarah J. (Lebo) Ford. They had one son, Ford W. The parents of Mrs. Moody are residents of Dauphin county, They had a family of three children : one of whom died in infancy ; Annie L., and Lizzie W. Mrs. Ford died July 28, 1882, aged forty-two. Mr. Ford married for his second wife, Re- becca Smith, by whom he had three children : two of whom are deceased ; George, died in infancy, and Don S., at the age of six. Mr. Moody is still a young man, but has displayed good business qualities, and by his energy and thrift has established a good reputation, and is regarded as a successful gardener and farmer. He is a Democrat. The family are members' of the Methodist Episcopal church. Rineard, Samuel W., gardening farmer, was born in Susquehanna township, Dau- phin county, Pa., December 19, 1841. He is a son of Henry and Elizabeth Catherine (Sponsler) Rineard. His father was born March 21, 1817, and died March 3, 1890 ; his mother was born February 26, 1817, and died September 12, 1880. They had four children: one died in infancy, unnamed; Susanna A., died August 21, 1856, and Jacob C, February 29, 1872. Samuel W., the second of the family, is the only sur- vivor. He took the ordinary course of in- struction in the common schools of Susque- hanna township. He learned blacksmith- ing, and worked at that trade for about twenty years. Then, changing his occupa- tion, he began gardening and farming, and has continued in this business. He was married, September 17, 1865, to Mary Ellen, daughter of John M. and Mary Reichard. They had two children ; one died an infant, March 2, 1872 ; the surviving child is Harry C. Mrs. Rineard's parents were prominent and highly respected resi- dents of Dauphin county. They are both deceased. Mr. Rineard is a Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church. Harry C. Rineard, son of Samuel W., was married, February 18, 1889, to Lillie A., daughter of Theophilus and Caroline Strayer, by whom he has three children: David H, Kenneth T., and Mary Ellen. The Rineard homestead has been in the possession of the family over a century. Mary Madelina, Mr. Rineard's aunt, was born on the homestead, July 20, 1812, and spent her life there. She died November 8, 1892. His uncle, Samuel Rineard, was born there November 13, 1815. He is still living, having spent his life also on the homestead. Smith, Andrew C, gardener and farmer, was born January 15, 1861. He is a son of David and Lydia (Hocker) Smith. His parents had ten children, all of whom are living : Mary, wife of John Loban ; Andrew C; Katie, widow of David Sheesley ; Alice, wife of Frank Eshmer ; Annie, wife of Frank Ebersoll ; David, Jr.; George ; Lizzie, wife of Harry Wolf; Emma, and Jennie. Andrew C. Smith received his education in the district schools of his native town- ship. After leaving school he engaged in gardening and farming. He has continued in this business and has prosecuted it with skill and energy. He stands among the most successful men in his line in Susque- hanna township. He was married, October 2, 1882, to Mary A., daughter of Jacob C. and Margaret (SchlegeT) Matzinger. They have four chil- dren : Edward J., David W., Margaret Eva, and one child who died in infancy. He is a Republican. His family are members of the United Brethren church. The parents of Mrs. Smith were married January 13, 1865. They had four children : John W.; Mary A., wife of Andrew C. Smith ; Frank H, and William J. The father died January 9, 1892, deeply mourned by his loving wife and children, and by his many friends and neighbors. Klopfer, Gottlieb, farmer, was born in Weilheim, county of Cluudeheim, Wurtem- berg, Germany. He is a son of Gottlieb and Dora (Pfitzer) Klopfer. They had ten chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy. The living children are : Dora, wife of Gottlieb Mock ; Gottlieb, Carl H, Frederick, Henry, Albert, Christina, and Lotta, wife of Mr. Monroe. Both parents died in Germany, the father aged sixty-five years, the mother aged forty. Gottlieb Klopfer received his education in the private schools of his native town. He learned shoemaking in Germany. He came to America in 1850. He sailed from Havre, France, was aboard ship six weeks, landed 950 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA at New York and located in Philadelphia. There he worked at his trade. Removing to Harrisburg in the fall of 1851, he continued for five years to work at shoemaking. In 1856 he became a farmer, locating in Sus- quehanna township, where he has since fol- lowed the same vocation. When he came there were but four German farmers in the township ; he is now the oldest farmer of the township. Mr. Klopfer's first presiden- tial vote, after obtaining his naturalization papers in 1856, was cast for James Buchanan. His political views are still in harmony with those of the Democratic party. He was married, at Harrisburg, in March, 1853, to Caroline Switzer. They have had five children, one of whom, Henry, died aged six months. Their living children are : Mary E., wife of James Beaver ; Louisa, wife of Frank Kline ; Albert, and Charles, both unmarried. Mr. Klopfer is a member of the Lutheran church. Witman, Daniel, farmer, was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is a son of John and Catherine (Messuer) Witman. His parents had nine children, five of whom are deceased : Lavinia died at the age of two ; Margaret, at the age of four ; John, aged twenty-two ; Catherine, wife of Henry Wilbert, aged thirty-two ; Sarah, wife of George W. Enders, at the age of thirty- one. Their living children are : Polly, wife of Henry Stoneroad ; Daniel, William, and Elizabeth. Daniel Witman received his education in the private schools of his native town. After leaving school he engaged in farming and in other occupations, working as a carpenter for three years. He then returned to the farm, where he has remained. He enlisted in the short service, in company C, com- manded by Capt. Henry 0. Witman, Thirty- sixth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, under Colonel Alleman. He is a Republican. He has served efficiently as road supervisor in Susquehanna township for one term. He also held the office of tax collector in Jackson township. He is a member in good stand- ing of the Jacksonville Council, No. 80, at Enders postoffice, Dauphin county. He and his family are members of the German Re- formed church. He was married, in Jackson township, March 8, 1857, to Mary, daughter of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Bowman) Lyter. They have had fourteen children, seven of whom are deceased : Ellen Sevilla, died at the age of two years ; Oliver Theodore, at the age of four years; Joseph Oscar, at the age of six- teen months ; John Oliver, aged four years ; Lydia Louisa, aged seven ; Sarah Elspy, aged eleven ; and one who died in infancy. Their living children are : Peter Bartholomew, Catherine E., Mary Jane, Daniel Grant, Mar- tha Peninnah, Emanuel Wesley, and Cora Daisy. Catherine E. is the wife of John P. Conrad ; Mary Jane is the wife of Samuel Zeiters, and Martha Peninnah is the wife of William H. Conrad. Clay, Daniel W., gardening farmer, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 17, 1854. He is a son of Adam and Sarah (Rapp) Clay. They had four children, one of whom, John A., died aged twenty-four ; he lost his life on the Pennsylvania railroad at Harrisburg, where he was employed as car inspector. He left a wife and one child. Mr. and Mrs Clay's living children are : Elmira, wife of Stephen Hassler, of Reading, Pa.; William F., and Daniel W. The father died aged sixty-four years; the mother is still living. Daniel W. Clay was educated in the public schools of West Hanover township. He was on the farm assisting his father until he was twenty-five, when he began as a gardening farmer on his own account. His energy, skill and industry soon brought him success, and he now ranks among the most thriving and prosperous men in his line in the town- ship. He was married, June 21, 1877, to Ellen E., daughter of David and Susan Reichert. They have one child, Ida F., who is at school, and stands high in her classes. Mr. Clay is a staunch Republican. He and his family attend the Lutheran church. The father of Mrs. Clay died at the age of fifty-two years and ten months, and the mother February 15, 1892, aged seventy- eight years and eleven months. They had seven children ; of these, John and Katie died in infancy ; the surviving children are: Daniel E., Sarah, David, Susan, wife of Ben- jamin C. Hoover, and Ellen Ethel, wife of D. W. Clay. Hummel, Jacob, gardening farmer, was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 28, 1843. He is a son of Christian and Catherine (Rineard) Hummel. Christian Hummel was born March 12, 1819, and died May 30, 1885. His wife, DAUPHIN COUNT F. 951 ■ Catherine Rineard, was born April 4, 1823, and died January 23, 1880. They had six children : two died in infancy, Mary Jane, born November 3, 1849, died February 23, 1850, and Elizabeth, born November 12, 1852, died April 15, 1855 ; David, who was born January 5, 1855, died May 24, 1887. The surviving children are: Jacob, born March 28, 1843; Sarah Ann, widow of Aaron Shreiner, born November 22, 1846; and Jeremiah, born February 13, 1858. Jacob Hummel received a common school education in his native township. After his school days were ended he at once began business for himself. He engaged in gar- dening and farming and has made this his occupation. Mr. Hummel has served his native township for ten consecutive terms as supervisor, and has performed the duties of his office with satisfaction to the public and with credit to himself. By his honest and fair dealing he has secured the confidence of the community. His political views are Democratic. Jacob Hummel was married, February 18, 1877, to Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Ra- chel Hawk, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hummel have two children : George W. and Sadie G. The family are members of the German Lutheran church. Shreiner, Aaron, was born in Lancaster county on April 27, 1842. He was the son of Daniel and Eliza Shreiner. His parents had twelve children, six of whom are de- ceased. Those living are : Louisa, wife of Andrew Reed, residing in Kansas ; Catherine, wife of William Frick, of Barto, Pa.; Ella, wife of James Faley, of Harrisburg ; Sarah, wife of William Lingle, of Philadelphia ; Mary, wife of a Mr. Rickard, of Illinois; and George, of Linglestown, Pa. Aaron Shreiner had the educational op- portunities enjoyed by the average farmer boy. He was dutiful and faithful and of more than ordinary intelligence. By dili- gent use of his opportunities he became well prepared for the actual work of life by the time when he must begin it. He was pru- dent and skillful in business and earned well- merited success by his careful and frugal methods. He was highly esteemed by his neighbors. On February 24, 1874, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Rineard) Hummel ; she was born Novem- ber 22, 1846, in Susquehanna township. They had one child, William Irwin. Mr. Shreiner died April 2, 1894, aged fifty-one years. He was a Republican. Mrs. Shreiner and his son are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. His death was deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who highly esteemed him for his many virtues and amiable characteristics, and honored him as an upright and benev- olent man. It was his strong desire and ambition to give his only son a liberal education, and it is the aim of the widowed mother to fulfill his wish and carry out his plans. The parents of Mrs. Shreiner had six chil- dren, three of whom are living : Jacob ; Sarah Ann, Mrs. Shreiner; and Jeremiah, born February 13, 1850, residing at Steelton, Pa. Their deceased children were: Mary Ann, died February 23, 1850; Elizabeth, born November 12, 1852,^ died April 15, 1855; David E., born January 13, 1855, died May 24, 1887. David Heppord's father died aged ninety- five years ; his mother aged eighty years and three months. He was a blacksmith and worked at his trade until 1847, when he took up the business of gardening and farming, which he carried on throughout the rest of his life. He bought the present homestead, consisting of about four acres, in 1868. He was a strong Republican. The family are members of the German Reformed church. In 1835 he was married to Susanna, daugh- ter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hetrich) Lingle, born June 17, 1814. They had ten children: Samuel; John J.; David, died August 3, 1890; George; Mary Ann, died aged two years and three months; Enos; Joshua, died aged eleven ; Susan, wife of William Mun- ger ; Thomas ; Sarah, wife of Luther Lenker. Thomas Lingle, the father of Mrs. Hep- ford, died in 1815. He married Elizabeth Hetrich, by whom he had three children: Adam, Elizabeth, and Susanna, wife of Daniel Hepford. Mrs. tingle's second marriage was with John Shoop, by whom she had three children: Annie, wife of Cyrus Stapler; Sarah, who died aged twenty-four, and John, who died at the age of thirty years. Mrs. Hepford has, up to the present time, thirty-five grandchildren and fifteen great- grandchildren. Four of the grandchildren are deceased. The names of the grandchil- dren by families are as follows: Laura F., Dora S. E., Sadie M., Carrie B., Mary S., 952 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Josephine E., Grace P., Samuel G., and John E., children of Matilda Hepford; Laura, Annie, Gertrude, Minerva, Stella, Alice, Nel- lie, Herbert, and Vernada, children of David and Mary Hepford ; William, Daniel, Emma, John, and Annie, children of George and Susan Hepford ; Laura, John, Bertha, Charles, Sadie, and Rose, children of William and Susan Hepford Munger ; Charles, son of Enos and Ellen Hepford , William, Jesse, Walter, Charles, and Samuel, children of Luther and Sarah Hepford Lenker. The great-grandchiidren are : E. Chester. Edna M., Harry L., and Grace M. Sparver; Irene E. and Charles H. Loomis ; Robert H. Elliott; Mary, Edna, George, and an infant not yet named, children of William and Sallie Hepford; Ross and two other children of David and Emma Hepford; an infant child of Russell and Annie Hepford Byers. Waltz, Benjamin, dairyman and farmer, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., June 17, 1850. He is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Clem- ens) Waltz. His parents were natives of Lebanon county. The father died October 20, 1881, aged seventy-two ; the mother died August 31, 1893. They had ten children, four of whom are deceased : Jacob, Cath- erine, Rose, and George, who died in the army. The living children are : David; Re- becca, wife of Jacob Stouffer ; Sarah, wife of John Reinert, residing in Kansas ; Alfred, John, and Benjamin. Benjamin Waltz received his education in the public schools of Lower Paxton town- ship. He engaged in farming and has made this his life-long occupation. At the age of twenty-two he was married, January 9, 1873, to Amanda E. Bell, daughter of David and Rachel Bell. The parents of Mrs. Waltz had nine chil- dren, three of whom are deceased : John A., Allen, and Levi, all died in infancy. Their surviving children are : Sarah J., wife of George Herman ; Adam H.; Amanda E., Mrs. Waltz ; George T., Monroe D., and Ed- ward K. The parents are both living, and reside in Dauphin county. Mr. Waltz is a staunch Republican. The family are mem- bers of the Evangelical church. seventy-six years. They had ten children, six of whom are deceased. Their living children are: Samuel Walker, George Lu- ther, Mary Susanna, wife of Joseph Hain, and John E. John E. Trullinger attended the public schools in Susquehanna township. He chose the occupation of farmer, and has been en- gaged in this business up to the present time. He was married, April 14, 1886, to Cathe- rine, daughter of Joseph and Susan (Han- chow) Hain. They have one child, Sylva Minerva. The parents of Mrs. Trullinger had seven children. The father died at the age of sixty -five years. Mr. Trullinger is an energetic and enter- prising young man. By his good manage- ment and thrift he has taken rank among the successful farmers of the township. In his political views he is a staunch Republi- can. The family are members of the Ger- man Lutheran church. Trullinger, John E., dairyman and farmer, was born June 29, 1858. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (Walker) Trullinger. His father is living ; his mother died November 16, 1894, aged Clemens, Reuben, dairyman and farmer, was born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., July 30, 1842. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Clemens. His parents had eight children, three of whom are deceased : one died in infancy ; Reuben, the first son by that name, died at the age of five years, and William F. at the age of seven. Their surviving children are : Cyrus P.; Livina, wife of Benjamin Hess, John H; Reuben, second son by this name, and Jacob M. His mother died April 8, 1895, aged eighty years. His father died six days later, April 14, 1895, aged eighty- five. Reuben Clemens was educated in the pri- vate and public schools of East Hanover township. He was in the farm and dairy business up to the time of his mar- riage. He was twenty-two years old when he was married, November 6, 1862, to Sarah E., daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Hoover) Felty. They have seven children, two of whom are deceased: William F., died in infancy, and Ida M., at the age of seven years. Their living children are : Adelia P.; Mary E., wife of Adam Hocker; Jacob M., Sarah E., and Margaret L. In August, 1864, he enlisted in company B, Two Hundred and First Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. William McCarroll and Colonel Awl. He served for ten months, during which time he was stationed in the eastern part of Virginia. He was honorably <___/. V?^ o£^>^»-£i»~ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 955 discharged and mustered out at Harrisburg. He then returned to his native township. In the spring of 1866 he removed to Harris- burg, and for nineteen years was employed in the Eagle Works. In the spring of 1895 he bought the homestead, where he now re- sides, cultivating the soil and conducting a dairy. Mr. Clemens is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Lucas, William D., dairyman and farmer, was born in Colerain township, Lancaster county, Pa., November 20, 1845. He is a son of Robert and Charlotte Lucas. His parents had nine children, one of whom, James, died at the age of four years. Their surviving children are: Charles L.; Sarah, widow of a Mr. Hansziegle ; William D.; Robert J.; Christiana, wife of Nelson John- son ; Harry H; Newton J.; Ellen, wife of William Fraim. His father died in 1871, aged seventy-two. William D. Lucas received his early edu- cation in the district schools of his native county. When he was sixteen years old his parents removed to Indiana county, Pa., and he attended the public schools of that county. After leaving school he learned iron mould- ing at Lancaster, Pa. This trade acquired, he went to Harrisburg, Pa., and engaged as journeyman in the Harrisburg Car Works. He was employed by this company for ten years. He then removed to Perry count}', Pa., and engaged in dairy farming. Re- turning later to Harrisburg, he took charge of the stock at the asylum. After holding this position for about two years, he resumed dairy farming, which he has carried on up to the present time. Mr. Lucas was married, October 28, 1872, to Susan B., daughter of Philip K. and Mary Auxer. Of their four children, Samuel H. died in infancy, and Frank T. aged ten years. The surviving children are: Philip A. and Daniel E. Mr. Lucas is a member in good standing of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F. He is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Philip K. Auxer, father of Mrs. Lucas, died in February, 1887, aged seventy-five ; his wife August 20, 1878, aged sixty-five years. Sr., by his first wife. His mother died while he was an infant. The second wife of John Raysor, Sr., was Susan Fackler; they had three children: Elizabeth, Catherine and Samuel. John Raysor, Jr., married Mary Frantz ; they had three children : Susanna, unmar- ried and residing in Susquehanna township; Michael F., and John F. Mr. Raysor died September 18, 1894; his wife February 16, 1887. Susanna F. Raysor, only daughter and eldest child of John and Mary (Frantz) Raysor, was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa. She was educated in the district schools of her native township. Since her school days she has always de- voted much of her time and attention to Christian work, and has been active in aid- ing the various enterprises by which the church seeks to promote the welfare of so- ciety. She has dispensed a generous hospi- tality, and by her good works and her be- neficent and amiable life and character she has won the esteem and love of the com- munity. She is a member of Zion Lutheran church, and is active and self-sacrificing in promoting the interests of that religious or- ganization. Raysor, John, was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 28, 1815. He was the only child of John Raysor, 6o Peters, Abraham, miller, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 19, 1827 ; son of Henry and Nancy (Kinter) Peters, of Lancaster county, Pa.; his parents had eight children, three of whom are deceased. Their living children are: Henry; Samuel; Elizabeth, who is Mrs. Haldeman and resides in Indiana; Barbara, wife of David Books, of Hummelstown, Pa.; and Abraham. Mr. Henry Peters died aged • ninety years, two months and seven days ; Mrs. Nancy Peters at the age of seventy-six years. Abraham Peters was educated in the sub- scription schools of his native county. He was then engaged in farming until 1863, when he removed to the village of Progress, Dauphin county, Pa., and began the manu- facture of brooms. In 1876 he engaged in milling. His skill as a mechanic, his integ- rity, and his many other excellent character- istics have made him popular and successful. His business has steadily increased, so that he has been compelled to enlarge his exten- sive plant to its present proportions. He was married, October 16, 1848, to Annie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stoner. One 956 . BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of their five children, Louisa, died aged thir- teen years. The living children are : Eliza- beth, wife of David Hoerner ; John, Henry, and Abraham. Mrs. Peters died June 4, 1867. Mr. Peters' second wife was Susan Hoerner, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Seibert. Their children were : Mary Alice, who died aged seven ; Maggie, wife of Grant Early ; and William. Mr. Peters is a staunch Republican. The family are members of the Church of God. Strine, Daniel H, blacksmith and wheel- wright, was born in Cumberland county, Pa. He is a son of Henry C. and Rebecca (Danner) Strine. They had nine children, of whom one died in infancy; Elizabeth died at the age of fifty. Their living chil- dren are : Samuel P.; Lydia A., wife of John Reed ; Daniel H.; Regina S.; Mary J., wife of John Grunden ; William C, and Clara, wife of Edward Long. Mrs. Strine died May 13, 1869, and Mr. Strine April 20, 1893, aged about eighty-one years. Daniel H. Strine was educated in the dis- trict schools of his native count}'. When he was nineteen he began to learn blacksmi th- ing with John Reed, Lower Paxton town- ship. At the age of twenty-three he began business for himself in that township, re- maining there for fifteen years. In 1889 he removed to the village of Progress, where he has ever since continued work at his trade. His strict integrity and honorable dealings have built up for him a large and paying business. He is a complete master of his art, and is reliable and agreeable. His principle is, an honest dollar's worth of work for an honest dollar. He was married, February 7, 1869, to Sarah C, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Billet) Aungst. They have four children : Wesley A., born February 22, 1871 ; Grace M., wife of Oscar Holtzman, born March 24, 1873 ; Minnie E., born August 30, 1882 ; Annie M., born June 2, 1892. Mr. Strine's political views are Democratic. He and his family attend the Church of God. Shuey, Daniel, shoemaker, was born in Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 14, 1836. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Moon) Shuey. His parents had thirteen children, two of whom died in in- fancy. Their living children are "William, Catherine, Jacob, John, Daniel, Mary, wife of Peter Leiten, Samuel, Adam, George, Henry, and Lizzie, wife of Christian Wine- rich. Daniel Shuey received his education in the district schools of his native township. At the age of eighteen he began to learn shbemaking with David Crum, of Paxton township. His apprenticeship over he en- gaged in business for himself. After this he was in the employment of Forney Bros., Harrisburg, Pa., working at his trade for ten years. During this time he kept his home at Progress and walked back and forth be- tween home and shop every morning and evening. Ever since leaving the employ- ment of Forney Bros, he has clone business on his own account at Progress. He has an enviable reputation among his numerous patrons as a skillful and reliable mechanic, honest and agreeable in his manners. His maxim has always been to give a dollar's worth of work for every dollar of pay that he receives. He was married at the age of twenty- three to Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Eliza- beth Pottinger. Two of their children are deceased : Edward, who died aged ten years, and Katie, who died in infancy. The sur- vivors are two : Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Fag- ley, of Harrisburg, and Mary, wife of Reuben Packer. Mrs. Sarah Shuey dying, Mr. Shuey married, October 25, 1866, Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John Bauman. They have had four children : one who died in infancy and Sadie, William, and John. Mr. Shuey is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Sheesley, John H, dairyman, farmer and stockman, was born April 19, 1851. He is a sou of Jonathan and Catherine (Raysor) Sheesley. Abraham Sheesley, grandfather of John H., was a carpenter. He was a man of extraordinary intelligence and was hon- ored by all who knew him. He filled the position of local president in the United Brethren church. He died October 1, 1871, lacking only eight days of being eighty-five years old. His wife died September 29, 1873, at nearly eighty-two years of age. They had fifteen children, only five of whom are living. The parents of John H. Sheesley had five children. One of them, David F., died at the age of twenty-eight. Their living children are: Susan, wife of Joshua Bright- bill ; Elizabeth, wife of John Good; Samuel DAUPHIN COUNTY. 957 R., and John H. Mr. Sheesley's father died February 4, 1887, aged seventy-two years ; his mother September 24. 1889, aged nearly seventy-two. John H. Sheesley received his early edu- cation in the district schools. At the age of eighteen he entered a private academy at Harrisburg, under Prof. Gause, and studied for two terms. He was then at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Lebanon county, Pa., for one term, after which he taught school for two years in Susquehanna town- ship, and for three years in Lower Paxton township, at the Pleasant Hill school house. From that time until the present he has given his principal attention to farming and the raising of cattle and horses in his native township, making a specialty of the breed- ing of stock for dairy purposes. He is also extensively interested in the manufacture of lime as a fertilizer and for building purposes. His establishment has an extensive local patronage, and also supplies large demands from the builders of Harrisburg and neigh- boring towns. Mr. Sheesley was married, September 9, 1875, to Catherine E., daughter of William and Catherine E. (Levan) Fisher. They have had four children. Those living are : Byron F., born November 9, 1876 ; John M., July 25, 1881, and Charles E, May 29, 1884. William H., born May 25, 1879, died Sep- tember 28, 1894, aged fifteen years, four months and three days. He was a youth of unusual intelligence. His amiable disposi- tion won the esteem and fond affection of his parents and brothers, his companions at school and his many friends and acquaint- ances. Mr. Sheesley is a member in good stand- ing of the Farmers' Grange. He is a staunch Republican. Mrs. Sheesley is a member of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church, which church Mr. Sheesley and his family belong. William and Catherine (Levan) Fisher, the parents of Mrs. Sheesley, had three chil- dren : John L., Catherine E., and George L. They were natives of Bucks county, Pa., and resided there until their removal to Dauphin county, where they now live. Benjamin Levan, maternal grandfather of Mrs. Shees- ley, lived to the age of eighty two years, and his wife to eighty-three. Her paternal grandfather, John Fisher, lived to the age of seventy-five years ; his wife died at about the same age. Good, John, harness maker, was born in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 27, 1836. He is a son of Henry and Lydia (Eders) Good. His parents had six children, one of whom, Jacob, met his death by accident at Media, Pa., in 1865, at the age of twenty-six. He had served three years in the army in company D, Forty- sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. Their surviving children are : Barbara; John ; Henry ; Catherine, wife of William Bolton, and Christian E. Henry Good, the father, died aged seventy-three ; his wife is still liv- ing. John Good was educated in the common schools of his native township. His school days ended when he was nineteen ; he then learned harness making with Jonas Schoener, at Linglestdwn, Dauphin county. After learning his trade he worked at it as a jour- neyman for two years, and then began busi- ness for himself in Jackson towship, Dauphin county. Then for one year he was farming in Lower Paxton, his native township. Re- suming work at his trade he opened a shop at Progress, and continued there until 1884, when he retired from business. He is now settled in a comfortable and beautiful home adjoining the Church of God, in the village of Progress. He was married, November 19, 1868, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan and Cathe- rine Sheesley. They have one child, Oscar E. Mr. Good is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the United Brethren church at Penbrook. Mr. Good enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors. After an active and useful life, he is justly entitled to the rest and happiness of his quiet home. Rudy, MiCHAEL,was a son of Frederick and Elizabeth Rudy. His parents had eleven children, ten of whom are deceased : John ; Daniel; Catherine, wife of William Orth ; Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Plause ; Frederick ; Jonas; Michael; Maria, wife of Joseph Mc Ardle ; Jacob, and a child who died un- named. The one living is Jacob. Michael Rudy was an enterprising and successful farmer in Susquehanna town- ship). He succeeded his father on the old Rudy farm, which has been owned and oc- cupied by the family for ninety-five years. He continued to occupy and cultivate the farm until 1884, when he removed to the homestead where his widow now resides, 958 BIO GRA PHI GAL ENGYGL OPEDIA and where he died, January 27, 1894. He was married, October 4, 1847, and had a family of five children ; one died in infancy, unnamed, and Rebecca E. died January 25, 1857, aged two years and nine months. Their living children are : Sarah Jane, wife of John W. Smith ; Mary E., wife of John Snoke, and Martha Alice, wife of William Forbes. Mr. Rudy was a successful business man and was highly respected by his neigh- bors. He was a firm adherent to the Re- publican party. He was a member of the German Reformed church, to which his family also belong. Mrs. Rudy was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 26, 1827, and educated in the public schools of Upper Paxton township. Her parents had twelve children, seven of whom are de- ceased. Two died in infancy, unnamed ; Jacob died aged sixty-nine years ; Isaac, aged five, and Jane, aged twenty-six ; Joseph died from the effects of typhoid fever, while serving in the United States army, at the age of forty ; he enlisted March 18, 1865. The last who died was Mary, wife of John Moyer. The surviving children are: Cathe- rine, wife of Abraham Mader ; Susan ; Eliza- beth, wife of Emanuel Walburn ; John, and George. Mrs. Rudy's father died March 9, 1868, aged seventy vears ; her mother died June 19, 1884. Smith, David H., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is a son of Samuel and Mary (L/ ngenecker) Smith. He was brought up in Dauphin county, and educated in the district schools. At the age of eighteen, prompted by patriotism, he enlisted in the army, and fought in de- fense of the Union. He enlisted August 22, 1861, in company H, Forty-seventh Penn- sylvania volunteers, under Capt. James Kacey and Col. T. H. Good. He served the full term of his enlistment, three years, with valor and distinction. He rose from the ranks to be first sergeant, under Capt. Reuben S. Gardner. He was honorably discharged, December 25, 1865, at Charleston, S. C. He remained in Camp Cadwalader, at Philadel- phia, until January, 1866, when he received his bounty in full. Returning to his home in Linglestown, he began as a farmer, but has since been engaged in various occupa- tions. He is a member of Post No. 116, G. A. R., Harrisburg ; of Dauphin Castle, No. 250, K. G. E.; and Mt. Vernon Council, No. 333, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Mr. Smith is a staunch Republican. During his service in the army, he took part in nine fiercely contested battles and was twice wounded. He was married, May 30, 1873, to Matilda J. Saul, born in Susquehanna township, Sep- tember 22, 1840 ; daughter, of Joseph and Mary (Garevick) Saul. Their children were: Sallie J., wife of Rev. J. A. Detter, of Hunt- ingdon county, Pa., and Edith E. The parents of Mrs. Smith had ten children, four of whom are deceased : Josiah and Fannie died in infancy ; Lydia at the age of eight years and nine months ; and Mary Barbara at the age of thirty-five years ; she was married, and resided in Germany, where she died. The surviving children are : Will- iam S., of Perry county, Pa.; Margaret S., wife of Austin McGraw, of Jefferson City, Mo.; Catherine A., wife of W. W. Morrow; Mrs. Susan E. Putnam, of St. Louis, Mo.; Matilda J., and Joseph S. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Saul, died August 17, 1868 ; her father died March 18, 1887, aged eighty-three years and nineteen clays. He was born February 27, 1804, either in Lebanon or Dauphin county, probably in the former, near Jones- town. While he was a child the family re- moved to Lower Paxton township, where they remained until his father died ; Joseph was then about eighteen. He remained with his mother, and was her main support until he was twenty-four, when his mother and brothers, except the eldest, with his sisters, removed West. He married shortly after, and removed to Susquehanna township. He removed from place to place until 1848, when he purchased a small tract of land, the site of his late house in Progress. There he built the second or third house erected in the town, in which he ended his days. He was a good citizen, and respected by all. He was cordial and prompt in all neighborly offices, giving counsel and aid in various ways, and always by safe and judicious methods. His disposition, uni- formly cheerful, endeared him to everybody. In some respects he was peculiar. He never rode in a railroad car. When a young man he went on foot from the vicinity of Lingles- town to Gettysburg, and returned in the same way ; this distance was the farthest he ever went from home. He was a consistent and devout Christian. At the age of twenty-one, he was converted and connected himself with the Methodist church. In later years he be- came a member of the United Brethren in DAUPHIN COUNTY. 959 Christ, in his native town. He was twice married, and the father of ten children, named above. In his declining years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Smith, who tenderly cared for him ; here he passed away from earth. There are in all thirty grandchildren of his family. Wirt, Charles L., harness maker, was born at Linglestown, Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa. He is a son of Jeremiah and Hannah (Forney) Wirt. His parents had eight children, two were twins and died in infancy. The living children are : Sarah, wife of David Smeltzer; Lizzie, wife of Dan- iel Longenecker; Charles L. ; Katie, wife of Alfred Enders ; Susan, wife of William Muenich, and John F. Mr. Jeremiah Wirt was drowned at Harrisburg, in Paxton creek, July 4, 1873, aged forty-three years ; Mrs. Wirt died in Julj r , 1893, aged sixty-three years. Charles L. Wirt was educated in the com- mon schools of Lower Paxton township. At the age of seventeen he began an apprentice- ship of three years at harness making with John Good, at Progress. He afterwards worked one year as journeyman, and then began business for himself, succeeding his former master and employer. He was for two years at Progress and then removed to Penbrook, where he conducts a large and profitable business. Being enterprising and reliable, he not only meets with success, but enjoys the respect and esteem of his patrons and neighbors. He was married, July 30, 1890, to Lula, daughter of Henry and Mary Sherk. Their children are: Emma Sherk and Lydia For- ney. Mr. Wirt is an active and efficient member of the board of health of Penbrook. He has served one term as borough auditor, and also as election inspector. He is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the Church of God. Mrs. Wirt's parents had six children; those deceased are : Emma E., wife of Noah Wal- mer, and William H. The living children are: Mary E., Henry A., and Lula, Mrs. Wirt. Mader, Daniel E., gardening farmer, was born in Lower Paxton township in 1842. His parents, Amos and Elizabeth (Zarker) Mader, had seven children, two of whom are deceased; Susan, who died in in- fancy, and Mary Ann, wife of Samuel Cas- sel. Their living children are: Daniel E.; Benjamin; Harriet, wife of Hiram Wilt; William H., and Catherine, wife of Andrew Poffenberger. Daniel E. Mader was edu- cated in the public schools of Lower Paxton township. After leaving school he began business for himself as a gardener and farmer, and has thus been occupied up to the present time. He was married at the age of twenty-one, December 13, 1862, to Fannie, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Young) Warner. They have had ten children; four are deceased: David, born March 9, 1866, died July 13, 1866; Clara, born August 3, 1875, died January 21, 1876; Eddie, born August 26, 1884, died September 12, 1884, and one in- fant unnamed. Their living children are : William, born June 8, 1S67 ; Henry, born September 3, 1869 ; Elizabeth, born July 4, 1872 ; Cora, born September 16, 1877 ; Lydia, born May 1, 1887, and Emmet, June 8, 1889. Mr. Mader lias served as road supervisor of Susquehanna township for two terms. He is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the United Brethren church. He is consistent and earnest in his Christian life and fills the full measure of good citi- zenship. In social life he is agreeable and popular, and is an embodiment of the do- mestic virtues. Jacob and Rebecca (Young) Warner, the parents of Mrs. Mader, had a family of nine children. Four are deceased : Jacob, died aged two years ; John, had served in the army, and after the war went West and is supposed to be dead ; William, died at the age of fifty-four, and Sarah, who died aged forty four. Their surviving children are: Samuel ; Christian, who resides in Missouri; Elizabeth, wife of John Blessley, of Lebanon county; David, who resides at Penbrook, Pa., and Fannie, who is Mrs. D. E. Mader. Houck, George A., dealer in agricultural implements, Penbrook, Pa., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is a son of Amos and Elizabeth (Shirk) Houck, both living at this writing. They had three children, one of whom, Fi- delia, died aged nineteen. The surviving children are Henry Oliver and George A. George A. Houck was educated in the public schools of Lower Paxton township, and after leaving school worked on the farm with his father until he was twenty-two years old. He then began farming for him- 960 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA self, and made it his sole occupation for five years. Later he engaged in. the dairy busi- ness, which he conducted for about two years. For the ensuing two years he was in the em- ployment of Robert B. Mateer, of Harris- burg, dealer in hardware. He then removed to Penbrook, Pa., and opened aj store on his own account, which he has managed since that time. He deals in general hardware, and is specially engaged in the sale of agri- cultural implements. He was married at the age of twenty-two, on October 17, 1880, to Minnie J., daughter of Jonas and Maria Crum. They have tw r o children, Harry Edward and Russel Amos. At the present time Mr. Houck is a mem- ber of the school board of Penbrook. He is a staunch Republican. He and his family attend the Lutheran church at Penbrook. His religion is of the practical kind. In business he is enterprising and energetic, and keeps in the lead. He is public spirited and social, and in all relations faithful and just. Jonas and Maria Crum, Mrs. Houck's parents, are both living. Their children are: Minnie J., who is Mrs. Houck ; Emma, wife of Alfred Hoostick ; and Edward. Hargest, John James, gardening farmer, was born in Baltimore county, near Balti- more, Md. He is a son of William E. and Rachel A. (Taylor) Hargest. William Har- gest died November 11, 1872, aged fifty-two years and three months. His wife is still living, and resides in Harrisburg, Pa. They had eight children, five of whom are de- ceased : Henry G; William E.; Taylor Fill- more ; Mary, wife of Charles H. Kemp ; and Rose Alba, wife of Charles Raymond. Their living children are : John J., Jefferson S., and Thomas S. John James Hargest received his primary education in the public and private schools of Baltimore county, which he attended until he was twelve years old. His parents then removing to Newcastle county, Del., he at- tended the public schools of that county for two years ; then, removing with them to Harrisburg, he finished his studies in the public schools of that city. At the age of sixteen he entered the Quartermaster's de- partment, United States army, and was stationed at Stephenson's depot, near Win- chester, Va., for about nine months, after which he was discharged. He then returned to his home in Harrisburg, engaged in gar- dening and farming, in which he has ever since been occupied. For twenty-four years he owned and resided upon the island known as Bridge Island, which later was called Hargest Island. In October, 1889, he sold this island and located in Susque- hanna township, where he has since been a continuous resident. He was married at the age of twenty years, in May, 1869, to Susan E., daughter of David and Sarah Zarker. They have had five children, one of whom, John Herman, died at the age of four months. Their living children are: Mary K., Catherine B., Bessie M., and Jennie R. Mrs. Hargest died Feb- ruary 2, 1880. Mr. Hargest was again mar- ried, to Mar} r K., daughter of George and Jane E. Whiteman. They have had six children, two of whom are deceased : Clara V., born June 15, 1893, died August 28, 1894, and Thomas J., born August 27, 1894, died September 16, 1894. Their living children are: George W., Rachel T., Helen B., and John J. Mr. Hargest is a staunch Republican. He served with efficiency and credit in the city council of Harrisburg, and was the president of that body for the year 1881. He is now a member of the school board of Susquehanna township. He belongs to Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., at Harrisburg ; he was a member of Persever- ance Chapter and Pilgrim Commandery. Mr. Hargest and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is suc- cessful in business and enjoys the good will and confidence of his neighbors. George and Jane E. (Harman) Whiteman, parents of Mrs. Hargest, had five children : Mary K., Jacob N., George W., Charles C, and Edna H. Hargest, Jefferson S., gardening farmer, was born at Wilmington, Del., August 25, 1860. He is a son of William E. and Rachel A. Hargest. His parents removed to Har- risburg when he was five years of age, and he was educated in the public and private schools of that city. At eighteen years of age he began gardening and farming, and has been continuously engaged in those oc- cupations up to the present time. He was married at the age of twenty-two, April 2, 1882, to Clara Reese, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Reese. They had no children. His wife died April 25, 1895. She was a consistent and earnest Christian woman. Her home was attractive and always shone DAUPEIN COUNTY. 961 with the light of a warm and generous hos- pitality. By her many virtues she drew around her a circle of devoted friends and admirers who deeply mourn her loss. Her parents had seven children, five of whom are deceased : Clara, Mrs. Hargest ; Mattie, wife of Jacob Whiteman ; Maggie, and two chil- dren who died in infancy. The surviving children are Harry and Jennie. Mr. Har- gest is a staunch Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. As a business man he is characterized by strict integrity, industry and enterprise. He is genial in social life, interested in church matters, and prompt and faithful in the per- formance of duty. Moody, Washington, gardening farmer, was born in Washington township, York count}', Pa., in 1839. He is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Moody. They had seven children, all boys ; one of them, Thomas, died aged about twenty-six years. Those living are: William, Henry, David, James, John, and Washington. The father died at the age of eighty, and the mother four years later, aged seventy years. Washington Moody was educated in the public schools of his native township. After leaving school he was for ten years engaged in farming and then added gardening. In 1865 he removed to Dauphin county and lo- cated on Sheesley's Island, where he pur- sued his vocation of gardening and farming. He subsequently removed to Susquehanna township, and in 1875 purchased his present homestead, where he continues to conduct the same business. On February 24, 1864, Mr. Moody was married to Adeline E., daughter of John and Sarah Fleisher. They had ten children, three of whom are deceased : George Wash- ington, died August 8, 1871, aged four years and thirteen da) r s ; Albert, January 8, 1875, aged three days; Annie Margarette, Feb- ruary 3, 1882, aged four years and three months. The living children are : Sallie Florence, wife of Samuel Bankes, born Jan- uary 2, 1865 ; William Henry, November 29,1868; Ada Elizabeth, born August 25, 1870; Mary Catherine, February 5, 1872; Charles Wesley, born August 20, 1874 ; Re- becca Jane, June 10, 1880; Miriam, June 18, 1884. Mr. Moody is a staunch Democrat. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Moody has been diligent in business, and as the result of his skill, energy and industry he stands in the lead of men in his line of business. He is a reliable and worthy man and has been true to all the obligations of duty. Mrs. Moody's parents, John and Sarah Fleisher, had four children, one of whom, William, went West in 1865 and is supposed to have died. Their surviving children are : Milton, John, and Adeline E., Mrs. Moody. The father died at the age of thirty years ; the mother is still living. Hummel, Samuel Wesley, gardener and farmer, was born in Halifax township, Dau- phin county, Pa., February 17, 1837. He is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Bowman) Hummel. They had seven children, of whom two died in infancy ; Joseph died at Harrisburg, aged about thirty; and George died at the age of seventeen years. The surviving children are: Samuel W.; Susan, wife of Sampson Bogner, of Steelton; and John F., residing in Dauphin county. Sam- uel Hummel died in 1867, aged fifty-nine; his wife died at the age of thirty-two. Samuel Wesley Hummel was educated in the district schools of his native township. After leaving school he was variously em- ployed until the spring of 1866, when he removed to Susquehanna township, and en- gaged in gardening and farming ; he has ever since resided in the vicinity of Harris- burg and carried on the same business. Mr. Hummel has served as judge of elections, and as election inspector. He is a staunch Democrat. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is prominent and successful in his line of busi- ness, is regarded as a good citizen, and is faithful and agreeable in all the relations of life. He was married, September 19, 1865, to Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Huggins. They have seven children : Cora L., born January 27, 1866, wife of Henry Reichert ; Ida May, October 17, 1867 ; Jacob L., Mav 28, 1870 ; Susan L., November 4, 1872 ; Katie Alice, April 30, 1875 ; Anna Mary, February 3, 1878 ; and John W., April 20, 1881. Jacob and Catherine (Deckard) Huggins, the parents of Mrs. Hummel, had eleven children". Four are deceased. The survi- vors are : Mary, wife of Samuel Bowers, of Harrisburg ; Susan, wife of John Thompson ; Charles ; Ellen ; Alice, wife of Edward Gil- 962 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Ian, of Harrisburg; Catherine, Mrs. Hum- mel ; and Jacob. Mr. Huggins died at about eight)' years of age; his wife is still living. Berry, Robert, gardener and dairyman, was born in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scot- land, July 27, 1862; son of William and Sarah Ann (McCullough) Berry. His parents had three children ; one of them, Mary, died March, 1879, aged eighteen. The surviving children are Robert and John ; the latter resides on the homestead in Scotland, the parents having their home with him. Robert Berry was educated in the schools of his native town. He was a bright and ambitious boy, full of energy, and made the best use of the advantages within his reach. At the age of seventeen he was well qualified for ordinary business. His first employment after leaving school was farming. But, find- ing that his home did not offer him the op- portunities which he sought for business and for rising in the world, he looked to the newer countries of the Western Continent as affording a wider field for his activities. In 1881 he embarked for America, and landed in New York July 4. He was attracted to Chicago, 111., where he engaged in the cattle business. After trying various occupations he finally settled in Dauphin county, Pa., in the spring of 1889, and engaged in farming and gardening, in connection with the dairy and milk business; in these occupations he has continued up to the present time. With his natural energy and his enterprising and progressive spirit, he has found success within his reach. He already stands among the leaders in his line, and commands the respect of his neighbors. Stutsman, John P., freight conductor, was born in Perry county, Pa., July 26, 1847. His father was a carpenter, contractor and builder. He was cut off in early life, dying at the age of twenty-nine years; his wife, who was Miss Mary D. Poole, is still living, and makes her home with her daugh- ter Mary, wife of William Huston, of Har- risburg. Their children were five in num- ber; the living ones are John P., David, and Anna, widow of Cyrus Lowe. John P. Stutsman was only eight years old when his father died. His schooling was just begun, and after this sad loss had to be carried on amid many hin- derances. While attending school he found time to do many odd jobs, by which he aided materially in the maintenance of his mother and the other children. At sixteen he found regular employment on the North- ern Central railroad, and has been con- tinuously in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad since that time. All his wages, during his youth, were turned over to his mother, for whom he cherished the fondest regard ; and he was rewarded by her love and confidence. In this way a peculiar in- timacy was established between mother and son, which has continued through life. He is one of the oldest employees in this capa- city in the service of the railroad company. His long continuance in their employment and confidence demonstrates his ability and faithfulness. He was married, December 24, 1871, to Jane E. Rudge. They have five children, two of whom are deceased : Myrtle A., born December 1, 1872, died May 1, 1873 ; Jonas R., born in November, 1875, was drowned while bathing in the old Price basin at Har- risburg, August 7, 1882 ; his brother James, who was with him, was not able to render him any assistance. The living children are : James 0., Catherine L., and John L. Mr. Stutsman resided in Harrisburg until 1894, when he purchased his present resi- dence in Susquehanna township. He is a member of Lodge No. 160, I. 0. 0. F., Har- risburg. Politically he is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Presby- terian church. Mrs. Stutsman's parents are both deceased. Her father died June 14, 1879, aged seventy- three; her mother in June, 1881, aged eighty years. They had eight children, one of whom, Edward, was in the Union army, in company B, Eighty-seventh Pennsylva- nia volunteers. He was taken prisoner and died of starvation in Andersonville prison. Their surviving children are: Adam, David K., Darius, Annie, widow of George Neuer, William, Jonas, and JaneE., Mrs. Stutsman. Holtzman, Harry B., dairyman and farmer, was born at Matamoras, Dauphin county, Pa., August 28, 1858. He is a son of Isaac and Annie (Hocken) Holtzman. Isaac Holtzman was born August 31, 1832 ; his wife, Annie Hocken, February 20, 1835. They had seven children : John S., born February 11, 1854 ; George, June 10, 1856, died Sep- tember 6, 1858 ; Henry B., August 28, 1858 ; Joseph M, September 8, 1860; Andrew J. } DAUPHIN COUNTY. 963 December 22, 1865 ; Oscar J., November 27, 1872, and Anna M., January 24, 1880. Both the father and the mother are deceased ; the latter died October 9, 1890. They were con- sistent Christians, dutiful and faithful in the home, in society, and in the church. Harry B. Holtzman was educated in the public schools of Susquehanna township and attended an academy in Harrisburg for one term. He selected the dairy and farm busi- ness as his vocation, and has no cause for re- penting his choice, having met with satisfac- tion and success. At the age of twenty-seven he bethought him of the error of his way of living and abandoned the ranks of the bachelors. On February 9, 1886, he married Anna A., daugh- ter of Harry F. and Catherine S. (Harter) Long. They had four children : Ruth E., born October 17, 1887 ; Edna J., June 5, 1890 ; Edith May, August 10, 1891 ; Earl Harry, May 3, 1893. Mr. Holtzman is a Prohibi- tionist. He and his family are members of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Holtzman's parents, Harry F. and Catherine S. Long, have had nine children : Three are deceased : Albert, died in infancy; Addie L., and one infant unnamed. The sur- viving children are : Annie A., Effie Irene, Bessie, Harvey H., Olive B., and Reese. Both parents are living and reside in Perry county, Pa. Walter, John S., dairyman and farmer' was born in Deny township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 23, 1843. He is a son of Henry L. and Elizabeth (Shaeffer) Walter. They had four children : Susan, wife of Henry Angst ; John S.; Joseph ; and Mary, wife of Eli Fackler. The mother died Sep- tember 18, 1878; the father in December, 1880, or January, 1881. John S.Walter attended the public schools of South Hanover township, and also the academy at Palmyra, Pa., under Professor Witmer. He was married, August 16, 1868, to Louisa Ann, daughter of Peter and Susan (Bren- eman) Hoerner. They have had thirteen children, three of whom have died : Ida, an infant ; Peter, aged six months ; and David, eight days old. The surviving children are: Ellen, born November 5, 1870 ; Elizabeth, July 29, 1871; John Henry, January 22, 1873; Susanna, May 3, 1876; Agnes, August 17, 1878; Ephraim, September 7, 1880; Sarah, December 31, 1882 ; Anna May, Oc- tober 3, 1885 ; Harrison, July 2, 1888 ; Edith Irene, July 29, 1893. For twenty-four years after his marriage Mr. Walter was engaged in farming and in running a grist and saw mill in Lower Pax- ton township. In 1894 he removed to his present homestead, and engaged in garden- ing, in connection with which he conducted a dairy. To these branches of business he is now giving his attention, with gratifying re- sults. Mr. Walter has served efficiently as tax collector of Lower Paxton township for one term. He also served seven years as school director in the same township. He is a staunch Republican. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church at Pen- brook. Mr. and Mrs. Hoerner, the parents of Mrs. Walter, had seven children, two of whom are deceased, John and Christopher. The remaining children are : Barbara, wife of Frederick Rhoad; Louisa Ann, Mrs.Walter ; Henry; William; and Elizabeth, wife of Levi Hagbaker. Both parents are living. Hoak, George J., dairyman and farmer, was born in Susquehanna township, Dau- phin county, Pa., May 4, 1846. He is a son of Andrew and Lucetta (Wagner) Hoak. He was educated in the public schools of his native township. At the age of fifteen he was already engaged in farming, when the late war broke out. Prompted by patriotism, he enlisted in company B, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Captain McCarroll and Colonel Awl. He was sent with his com- pany through the Cumberland Valley to Camp Slough. At that place he suffered innocently the abuse of one of his suj)eriors, the result of force of circumstances. He was sent with his company to Baltimore, Md., thence to Washington, D. O, and thence to A lexandria, Va. Here he was confined in the military hospital for four months, and later in the regimental hospital. After dismissal from the hospital he returned to his regi- ment, and was sent to Philadelphia, then to . Fort Delaware, and then to Harrisburg, where he was honorably discharged, June 21, 1865. He has since suffered from a chronic spinal affection to such a degree as to unfit him for any physical exertion. He was married, March 11,1875, to Katie, daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Cassel) Wert, born October 16, 1352. They have had three 964 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA children, one of whom, Emma, died January 7, 1879, aged five months. The living chil- dren are Cora Sophia and Jennie Lucetta. Mrs. Hoak died December 14, 1878. On March 27, 1881, Mr. Hoak was' married to Clara Fisler. They have six children: Charles A., Blanche J., John A., Annie W., Ralph A., and Margaret H. Mr. Hoak is a staunch Republican. He and his family attend the Reformed church. The parents of Clara Fisler Hoak had eight children, of whom four are deceased : Charles H., died aged eleven years ; Sarah H., aged two months ; Maud J., one month and twenty-eight days; and Jennie, aged seven years. Their surviving children are : Calvin J. ; Lizzie M., wife of William Bow- man ; Clara, Mrs. Hoak ; and Minnie F., wife of Harry Alleman. The mother died August 24, 1894, aged sixty-three years, ten months and eleven days. The father is still living. Frank, James, farmer, was born in Hali- fax township, Dauphin county, Pa,, in 1856. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Whit- man) Frank. They had six children,' of whom David and Henry are deceased. Those living are: Barbara, widow of John H. Yiengst, wdio had two children; James; Sarah, wife of William G. Gier, and Fred- erick. James Frank was educated in the district schools of Halifax township. He then worked on his father's farm until he was twenty- three years of age. He then engaged in farming on his own account, and has made this his occupation since that time. He resided up to 1878 in his native town- ship ; he then removed to Middle Paxton township, and after a residence of one year to Lower Paxton township. After residing there eight years he removed to Susque- hanna township, and located on the farm owned hy Alfred Cruni, where he has since conducted his farming operations. He was married, October 24, 1885, to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Blessing. They have had two children, Harvey D. and William. In political views Mr. Frank is Democratic. He and his family are mem- bers of the Reformed church. Mr. Frank is a successful farmer, because he is full of en- ergy and enterprise, and carries on his work with unflagging industry and by intelligent methods. Better than success is the good name and good will won from his neighbors by his upright character and friendly dis- position. Jacob and Elizabeth (Landis) Blessing had nine children : Mary, Mrs. Frank ; John ; Elizabeth, wife of Ira Hoover; Elmer; Agnes, wife of James Ensinger ; Levi, Clara, Alice, and Amanda. The mother died April 14, 1887. The father is still living;. Meckley, Jacob, retired farmer, was born in Londonderry township, in 1830. He is a son of John and Catherine (Hoover) Meck- ley. Four of the ten children of these par- ents are deceased ; those surviving are : Jacob ; Catherine, wife of John Dunn ; Leah, wife of Daniel Siegler ; Joseph ; Michael ; and Bar- bara, wife of Amos Young. Jacob Meckley received his education in subscription schools and later in the public schools of Londondeny, Deny, and Lower Paxton townships. He learned carpentry with Jacob Breneman, at Union Deposit, West Hanover township, serving an appren- ticeship of two years. His pay was $5 per month. The third year he worked as a jour- neyman and received $10 per month ; after the third year he received seventy-five cents per day and board. In 1860 he engaged in farming near the village of Progress, where he remained four years. The following six years he spent on the farm of James E. Elder, near the county buildings. After passing eight j r ears on the Hoffer farm near Highspire, Swatara township, he returned to Susquehanna township. In 1891 he pur- chased and removed to the homestead on which he has made his residence since that date. He was married, December 20, 1855, to Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Annie Brubaker. They have had ten children, six of whom are living : Annie L., born October 4, 1856 ; Christian M., August 6, 1858 ; Cathe- rine B., May 2, 1860 ; Samuel J., February 29, 1863 ; Benjamin F., March 31, 1870, and Edwin A., January 18, 1873. Their deceased children are : Jacob Henry, died January 10, 1862, aged one month and fourteen days; Elizabeth Mary, August IS, 1865, aged eleven months and twenty-five clays; David Bru- baker, July 19, 1868, aged seven months and seven days; John W., born November 10, 1865, died January 9, 1893, near Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, at Mahera Station. He was sent to this mission station from Colon, Neb., under the auspices of the Chris- tian Alliance and Foreign Mission Associa- DAUPHIN COUNT!. 965 tion, of which the celebrated evangelist, Moody, was the head. He was married, Feb- ruary 16, 1892, to June 0., daughter of Mrs. S. M. Schofield, of Colon, Neb. He and his young wife were both earnest and devoted Christian workers, and gave themselves to the noble and self-sacrificing work of carry- ing the gospel to the heathen. Soon after reaching the field of labor assigned to them in Africa, and before they had become accli- mated to the extreme heat and other adverse conditions of those regions, they were stricken with a malignant fever that proved fatal to both. They died on the same day, and are buried in that far-away land. The parents of Mrs. Meckley are both de- ceased. Her father was born September 20, 1798, and died August 25, 1873 ; her mother was born November 17, 1798, and died July 27, 1871. They had eight children, of whom five are living : Christian, Elizabeth, Michael, Mary, and David. The deceased children are: Anna, wife of Christian Fortney; Bar- bara, wife of Solomon Manley, and Fannie, wife of Conrad Page. Mr. Meckley served efficiently for two years as road supervisor in Swatara town- ship. In politics he is identified with the [Republican party. He and his family are members of the Church of the Brethren in Christ, or River Brethren. Schlosser, Andrew, dairyman and farmer, was born in Lower Paxton town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., January 19, 1861. He is a son of George and Catherine (Mountz) Schlosser, both natives of Europe. His father was born in Alsace, France, and his mother in the town of Willaugha, in Wurtemberg, Germany. They were mar- ried in Lower Paxton township March 19, 1857. They had six children, four of whom are living : David, Andrew, Joseph, and Emma Jane, wife of Charles Spees. Those deceased are : Clara, died aged fourteen years, nine months and eighteen days ; and Sarah Jane, aged two years and five months. The father died September 12, 1893, and the mother is still living. Andrew Schlosser took the usual course of study in the public schools of Lower Paxton and Susquehanna townships. At the age of nineteen he was apprenticed to Reuben Morret, of Harrisburg, to learn carpentry, and served two years. After finishing his apprenticeship and attaining his majority he concluded to choose an- other occupation. He went upon the farm, and has since been continuously engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married, December 5, 1885, to Phoebe A., daughter of Montgomery and Mary A. (Yeager) Hughes. They have three children: Clara May, born January 22, 1886 ; Alice Pearl, June 19, 1887, and Rella May, January 26, 1893, died August 17, 1893. Mr. Schlosser has served as election in- spector for one year in the South precinct of Susquehanna township. He is a Democrat. He belongs to Castle, No. 250, K. of G. E., at Harrisburg. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Hiester, A. 0., son of Gabriel and Mary (Otto) Hiester, was born at Reading, Pa., November 11, 1808. His father, Gen. Ga- briel Hiester, was an officer in the war of 1812, and removed to Harrisburg in 1813 to become surveyor general of Pennsylvania. At twelve years of age A. O. Hiester was sent to Downingtown Academy, then in charge of Joshua Hoopes, a Hicksite Friend ; he was afterwards placed under the care of Rev. Mr. Ernst, a Lutheran pastor at Lebanon, Pa., and prepared for college by that gentle- man and Mr. A. E. Shulze, son of ex-Gover- nor Shulze. In 1824 he entered Dickinson College, and graduated in 1828. He was afterwards for many years a trustee of the college. After his graduation Mr. Hiester spent a year studying law, in the office of Judge Krause ; at the end of that time find- ing the study uncongenial, he abandoned it and spent six months at Huntingdon Forge, which was owned by Dr. Shoenberger, and the following six months with Reuben Trex- ler, at Long Swamp Furnace, in Berks county. About this time Mr. Hiester was elected a delegate, with Dr. E. W. Roberts, to an in- fant school convention held in Washington, D. C. He traveled there in an old-fashioned gig and dined with Henry Clay on the da}' before the convention met. In 1830-31, Mr. Hiester, then residing in Harrisburg, assisted in the erection of the rolling mills at the mouth of the Conedo- guinet creek, when his father, in partner- ship with Norman Cullender, built a large boiler plate and bar iron mill. He took an active part in the management of the busi- ness until 1836, during the most disastrous period, financially, that the ironmasters of 966 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA the United States have ever known. In that year he leased the mill to Jared Pratt, re- moved to Harrisburg, spent a year there in settling up his iron business and then re- moved to Estherton Farm. In 1838 he was elected justice of the peace. His experience in that capacit}' furnishes an excellent illus- tration of the primitive, frontier-like condi- tion of many rural neighborhoods at that date. The favorite amusements of old and young were raffling and throwing dice for turkeys, ducks, and geese, gambling and horse racing. Fights at singing schools and disturbances of religious meetings were fre- quent. Horse stealing was common. To remedy this Mr. Hiester and four of his neighbors organized a society, which rapidly increased in number, and was carried on under his presidency until its object was accomplished. By his strict and impartial administration of the law he succeeded in correcting the abuses that had existed, and materially improving the state of society within the limits of his jurisdiction. Mr. Hiester was for many years a director of the Branch Bank of Pennsylvania, until it was closed. He was a director of the old Harrisburg Bank until it was changed, and continued for years after on the board of directors of the Harrisburg National Bank. In 1851 he was appointed associate judge by Governor Johnston, to fill a va- cancy occasioned by death, and was twice subsequently elected to the same office by the people, for terms of five years each. In 1861, under an act of the Legislature, he was appointed one of three commissioners by the Dauphin county court to hear testi- mony and report their opinion of the dam- ages sustained by individuals consequent upon Stuart's raid through the counties of Fulton, Franklin and Adams. The other members of the commission were Col. James Worrall and a gentleman from Lebanon county. They elected Mr. Hiester chairman. He was also chairman of the committee of arrangements of the first State Fair, held at Harrisburg in 1851. He was one of five commissioners, the others being Judge Watts, Judge Miles, H. N. McAllis, and Mr. Walker, to select a location for the State Agricultural College. After it was finished he was annually elected a trustee for about fifteen years. His son Gabriel, a graduate of the college, has taken his place upon the board of trustees. He was also for four years secretary of the State Agricultural Society, and for six years a trustee of the State Luna- tic Hospital. Mr. Hiester was among the first subscribers to the Harrisburg Cotton Factory ; the Harrisburg Car Works, of which he was a director ; of the Harrisburg Street Passenger railroad, of which he was president ; and of the Fort Hunter Road Commission, of which he was secretary and treasurer from the time of its organization. Besides superintending the affairs of his own he was executor for a number of valua- ble estates, and frequently acted as trustee, guardian and assignee. In 1845 Mr. Hiester joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and was one of the found- ers of the society at Coxestown. From that time to the time of his death he held, unin- terruptedly, the positions of class leader, superintendent of the Sunday-school, and treasurer of the -board of trustees. For many years he was president of the Dauphin County Bible Society, and was president of the Dauphin County Sunday-school Associa- tion from the time of its founding. He was probably more widely and better known on account of his church work than in any other capacitj'. Mr. Hiester's marriage to Miss Catherine M., daughter of John B. Cox, took place in 1835. He died May 6, 1895, at his resi- dence, Estherton. Bowman, William, farmer, was born in 1855. He is a son of Christian and Eliza- beth Brightbill Bowman. His parents had a family of nine children, two of whom, Andrew and Theophilus, have passed away. The surviving ones are: Henry; John; Mary, wife of Jacob Fisher ; Susan, wife of Jacob Hain ; William ; Margaret, wife of Geo. Machen; Laura, wife of David Hain. Will- iam received his education in the public schools of Susquehanna township, and after leaving school engaged in farming, and has continued that occupation up to the present time. He was married, September 1, 1879, to Lizzie M. Fisler, daughter of Amos and Harriet Fisler. Their children are Jennie and William, Jr. In politics Mr. Bowman is a Pepublican, and is also a member of Council No. 398, Jr. 0. IT. A. M. The family attend the Lutheran church. Bowman, Christian, farmer, was born in Penn township, Cumberland county, August 8, 1824. He is a son of Christian and Mary (Moulder) Bowman. The father died at the DA UPHIN COUNTY. 96? age of ninety-three years and the mother at the age of sixty-six years. Their children are : Mollie, wife of John Longenecker; John, Samuel, Annie, and Christian. Chris- tian received his education in the subscrip- tion schools of Cumberland and in the pub- lic schools of Dauphin county. Since he left school he has been engaged continuously at farming. He was married, October 12, 1847, to Elizabeth Brightbill. Their chil- dren are : Theophilus and Andrew, both de- ceased ; Henry ; John ; Mary E., wife of Jacob Fisher; Susan L.,wife of Jacob Hain; William ; Margaret, wife of George Macheu; and Laura K., wife of David Hain. In poli- tics he is a Republican, and has served for six years as school director and three years director of the poor. The family belong to the German Reformed church. Bender, Hamilton, gardener and farmer, was born in Susquehanna township. He is a son of David and Mary Rineard Bender. The father died September, 1877, and the mother is living. Their children are: Henry ; Ham- ilton ; Caroline, wife of Jeremiah Hummel; Daniel ; David, deceased, and also one child who died in infancy. Hamilton received his education in the public schools of Sus- quehanna township and then engaged in gardening and farming at which he has con- tinued until the present time. At the age of twenty-one years he married Miss Anna E. Reichart, daughter of Henry Reichart. Their children are : Emma, Margaret, David. Daniel, and Hamilton K., deceased. In poli- tics he is a staunch Democrat. The family are members of the German Lutheran church. Crum, Alfred, retired farmer, Penbrook, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., in 1850. He is a son of Joseph and Rebecca Pottiger. The father died September 21, 1884, and the mother March 20, 1888. Their children are : Eliza, deceased, wife of John Reim ; Jonas ; Mary, wife of Ephraim Cassel ; Thomas, and Alfred. Mrs. Cram's father died July 25, 1886, and her mother October 14, 1893. They had a family of five children, of whom Mary D. alone survives. Alfred received his educa- tion in the schools of Lower Paxton township and in the Linglestown Academy. After leaving school he engaged in farming with his father and continued until he was twenty- two years old, when he began farming for himself. He continued at this occupation until the spring of 1888, when he moved to his present residence in Penbrook. He was married, September 5, 1872, to Miss Mary D. Rudy, daughter of Frederick and Maria Rudy. Their children are : Beckie, wife of William Myers, of Penbrook, and Ida M. In politics Mr. Crum is a Re- publican and has served as judge of elections and is now serving as town councilman of Penbrook. The family are members of the German Lutheran church. Garman, John, farmer, was born at his present home, January 3, 1820. He is a son of John and Catharine Wollaner Garman. The father died August 6, 1846, and the mother March 11, 1857. Their children are : John; Mary, wife of John Stess ; Sarah, wife of David Alter ; and Susan, wife of Noah Hartzer, of Juniata county. John received his education in the schools of his native place. He then engaged in farming with his father, and continued in that occupation up to 1877, when he moved to Harrisburg, and engaged in the mercantile business for six years. At this time he came to the old homestead, where he has since resided. He was married, January 18, 1843, to Miss Emma McKeekan, daughter of Robert and Mary McKeekan. Their children are : John; Wilhelmina, wife of Jeremiah Hanshaw; Emiline, wife of Andrew Cameron; James, Virdilla, Laura, and Robert, deceased. In politics Mr. Garman is a staunch Repub- lican. The family are members of the Lu- theran church. Hassler, Edwin 0., dairyman and farmer, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Lower Paxton township, September 4, 1843. He is a son of Samuel and Susan (Mum ma) Hassler. The father was born May 1, 1802, and died Octo- ber 30, 1870 ; and the mother was born Janu- ary 31, 1808, and died October 12, 1875. They had a family of thirteen children, five of whom have passed away : Emanuel A., born August 28, 1827 ; David, born August 26, 1829, and died August 6, 1830 ; Cornelius, born July 1, 1836, and died in 1836; Mary, born in 1832, and died February 3, 1833; Samuel, born March 18, 1831, and died Janu- ary 6, 1887. The surviving ones are: Susanna, born January 2, 1834, widow of Abraham Miller ; Wilimina, born June 24, 1837, wife of Isaac Beinhower, of Oberlin; Elizabeth, born July 5, 1839, wife of John H. Kramer ; Catha- rine, born Jul} r 4, 1841, widow of Joseph 968 BIOGRAPHICAL EN CYCLOPEDIA Vogel, now wife of John Etter, of Cumber- land county ; Edwin 0.; Harriet, born De- cember 8, 1840, wife of Jonas Giell ; Elias M., born September 2, 1848, and Emma E., born December 26, 1850. The mother of Mrs. Hassler died November 5,1875; the father remarried and now resides in Missouri. They had a family of twelve children, seven of whom have passed away: Martin Luther, Robert, Morris Monroe, Charlotte, Roswell W., Jessie May, and Rollin Gale. The sur- viving ones are : Rebecca, Elizabeth, George, Joseph, and Jennie. Edwin received his education in the public schools of Lower Paxton and Susquehanna townships, and then assisted on his father's farm until he was twenty years old. In 1863 he began to learn the trade of carpentry with Henry Shoop, at Harrisburg, from whom he received $50 per year for his services. After working at his trade six years he engaged in farming, first in Susquehanna and then in Lower Paxton township. In 1895 he moved to his present home. From January 23, 1865, to July 4 of the same year, he was with com- pany A, First division construction corps, and was located at various times in Georgia, Ala- bama, North Carolina, and Kentucky. He was married, March 5, 1868, to Miss Mary Felty, daughter of John D. and Susan Felty. Their children are: Edwin, deceased ; Sam- uel F., born September 28, 1868, and J. Elmer, born October 4, 1869. The son Samuel F. is a physician in Harrisburg. He received his primary education in the public schools of Lower Paxton township and then entered Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. He then taught school five terms, and next at- tended college at Bloomsburg, Pa. Sep- tember 23, 1 891, he entered Jefferson Medi- cal College, of Philadelphia, from which in- stitution he graduated May 9, 1894. He also took a course at the Maternity Hospital, and attended the City Hospital, of Harrisburg, one year. Mr. Hassler's first wife was born Septem- ber 3, 1845, and died November 26, 1871. He was married, secondly, July 26, 1877, to Miss Rebecca Stover, daughter of Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Smeltzer) Stover. Their chil- dren are: Gertrude M., born April 6, 1878; Colin E., born April 3, 1879 ; Lottie J., born August 1, 1881 ; Emory 0., born October 31, 1882; Charles Blaine, born August 23, 1884; Hilda E., born January 22, 1886; Frank Stanley, born August 2, 1887. Politically he is a Republican, and has served as school di- rector for three years. He is a member of Lamberton Lodge, No. 708, I. O. O. F., Har- risburg ; member of the Patrons of Hus- bandry, of Pennsylvania ; master of Dauphin County Grange, and a member of the Horti- cultural Society, of Pennsylvania. The family are members of the United Brethren church. Hoerner, Isaac R., hotel proprietor, Pro- gress, Pa., was born in South Hanover town- ship, January 25, 1845. He is a son of John and Mary Rauch Hoerner. The parents were members of the Lutheran church. The mother died September 12, 1892. Isaac R. received his early education in the public schools of his native place, and then attended White Hall Academy, Cumberland county, of which institution David Denhugh was principal, and Captain Vale, of Carlisle, instructor. From 1852 to 1864 Mr. Hoerner resided in Lebanon county. After complet- ing his education he engaged in farming for fifteen years. Next he entered the hotel busi- ness, and in 1887 also engaged in mercantile pursuits, which he has conducted very suc- cessfully in connection with his hotel. He was married, December 31, 1872, to Miss Anna M. Bitner, daughter of Joseph and Susan (Long) Bitner, of Washington county, Md. Their children are : Irene Idilla ; Mary Minerva, and I. Grant. Mr. Hoerner is a member of Lodge No. 629, I. O. 0. F. He was postmaster at Progress during President Cleveland's first administration. In politics he is a Republican. Their son, I. Grant Hoerner, is a bright young man. He is pursuing a course of study with a view to becoming a lawyer. He attended the college at Annville, Pa., for one term, and was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, in the class of '96. He is a young man of much promise, and is very popular. Knupp, Benjamin F., a member of the firm of B. F. Knupp & Bro., marble and granite dealers, Penbrook, Dauphin county, was born on the 10th of December, 1857, at Springfield, Ohio. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Eshnauer) Knupp. The parents had a family of ten children, all of whom are living. They are: Mary, wife of Hi- ram Reimert, Christopher, George, Sam- uel, Edward, John, Daniel W., Benjamin, Henry, and Emma, wife of David McNeil. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest, the parents of Mrs. Knupp, had these children: Mary, de- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 969 ceased, wife of Rev. Samuel Smith, of Hunt- ingdon county, Pa.; Abner J.; Emma, wife of Ephraim Yeingst ; Ellen ; Sadie, wife of Samuel First. Mr. Knupp's parents moved to Harrisburg when he was only one year old and he received his education in the public schools of Susquehanna township. He then learned the trade of broom making with his father and also the trade of plaster- ing with his brother Samuel. He then en- gaged in business for himself and continued thus until 1892, when he established the business which is now so extensive and well known, and of which he is the head. His brother, Edward M., is associated with him. He was married, in 1875, to Miss Ellen For- rest, daughter of Abner and Catharine For- rest. They had three children : Minnie E., deceased ; Irvin A., and \ r erna M. In poli- tics Mr. Knupp is a Republican. The family are members of the United Brethren church. Ludwig, Emanuel, merchant, Penbrook, was born in 1851, in Lancaster county. He is a' son of Emanuel and Hanna Stager Ludwig. The father died in March, 1882, and the mother December 10, 1861. They had these children : Emanuel ; Sarah, widow of Samuel Lentz ; Amanda, wife of Franklin Walburn ; Hanna ; Lydia, wife of Abraham Shoenaman ; Jerome ; Adam ; Annie, wife of Jacob Shakespear, who died June, 1890; and Jacob, who died in infancy. The father mar- ried, secondly, Miss Mary Brandt in 1864. Emanuel received his education in the public schools of Lancaster and Dauphin counties. After leaving school he learned the trade of shoemaking at Fisherville, Dauphin county, with Peter Erb. He then followed painting for about sixteen years. Subsequently he engaged in the manufacture and sale of pot- tery at Harrisburg and still continues the business in connection with his mercantile pursuits at Penbrook. He was married, in August, 1872, to Sarah Malinda Sheetz, daughter of William and Barbara Zimmer- man Sheetz. Their children are: Sadie Irene, deceased, Emma Francis, Barbara Annie, and Emanuel Leroy. In politics he is a Republican and has served as judge of elections. The family are members of the Zion Evangelical church. parents had a family of four children : John W., Mary, Frank H., and William J. Mrs. Matzinger's father died in January, 1891, and her mother still survives. Their children are : Catherine E., Charles J., Sadie W., John L., Ross W., and Madie M. Frank H. re- ceived his education in the public schools of Harrisburg, and then engaged in gardening and farming, in which occupation he has been continuously engaged to the present time. He was married, January 22, 1895, to Miss Catherine E., daughter of John L. and Sarah Garman Beaver. They have two children, Sarah M. and Jeanette Catha- rine. In politics he is a Democrat. The family are members of the Coxestown Metho- dist Episcopal church. Minnick, Michael E., brickmaker, Har- risburg, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, Oc- tober 27, 1857. He is a son of Michael and Jane Murphy Minnick. The father died October 13, 1862. and the mother January 25, 1881. They had a family of five chil- dren. Mrs. Minnick's father died May 4, 1872, and her mother still survives. Michael E. received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg. At an early age he learned the trade of brickmaking. From 1876 to 1886 he was in the hotel business, and then engaged in making bricks with the firm of Maloney & Minnick. In 1893 the firm dissolved partnership, and since then Mr. Minnick has conducted the business in company with his brother. He was married, June 4, 1891, to Ellen J., daughter of James and Annie M. Nugert, of Philadelphia. They have one child, Thomas. In politics he is a Democrat, and is a member of the Roman Catholic church. Matzinger, Frank H, farmer and gar- dener, Harrisburg, Pa., was born August 12, 1866, at Harrisburg. He is a son of Jacob G. and Margaret Cameron Matzinger. The Nissley, Martin H, dairyman and farmer, is a son of Solomon and Catharine (Paul) Nissley. The parents had a family of nine chil- dren : Joseph, Francis, Henrietta, Henry P., Rachel H, Rebecca L., Martin H, Emma E., EdgarG.and Annie A. Mrs. Nissley's fatheris deceased and her mother still survives. They had four children, two of whom, Mary and Eliza, are deceased. Mr. Nissley's education was received in the public schools of his na- tive place and in the high school of New Kingston, Cumberland county. After leav- ing school he engaged in farming. He was married, September 21, 1886, to Miss Emma Dodge, daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Sherwood) Dodge. Their children are : 970 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Annie C, Horace C, Marion C, and Rachel H. In politics he is a staunch Republican, and is also a member of the United Breth- ren church. Nissley, Isaac L., farmer, was born in Swatara township, December 22, 1822. He is a son of Martin and Fanny (Laudis) Nissley. Mr. Nissley's father had a family of ten children, five of whom survive : Isaac L., Solomon, Jacob, Joseph, and Fannie. Isaac L. received his education in the public schools of his native place. He then en- gaged in farming, but is now living retired. He was married, in 1840, to Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Neidig, by whom he had one child, Mary. His wife died January 14, 1852. He married, secondly, Catharine M. Harper, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Miller) Harper. Their children are: Ira H, Clara, Elmer E., Isaac L., Ida E , Cora, Warren R., and J. Harper. Elmer is a mail agent, and J. Harper is a stenographer. Mr. Nissley is a staunch Re- publican and has served two terms as super- visor. He is a member of the United Brethren church. Painter, Jacob, retired blacksmith, Pro- gress, Pa., was born in Oley township, Berks county, Pa., in 1825. The parents are both deceased. There was but one day of a dif- ference in their ages, each being eighty-one years old. Jacob received his education in his native county, and at the age of eighteen began to learn the trade of blacksmith with Frederick Yeiser, in Mill Creek township, Lebanon county. He served an apprentice- ship of two and a half years, for which he received $20 per year, after which he worked six years in his native county. At the age of twenty-seven he began business for himself, at Manada Hills, Middle Paxton township, Dauphin county, where he remained three years. After living at Pine Grove, Schuyl- kill county, and various other places, he moved to Susquehanna township, where he continued his trade for twenty-seven years. In 1887 he purchased the Ludwig prop- erty, and in 1889 bought his present home. He retired from business in 1892. He was married, first, August 21, 1847, to Miss Amelia McCorkle, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Fultz) McCorkle. Their chil- dren are: Jacob H., born May 27, 1849, and died August 27, 1854 ; Joseph, born March 16, 1856, and died in 1857 ; Barbara, born September 29, 1851, wife of Augustus Shoop ; Mary E., born October 10, 1853, wife of Will- iam Wolf; and one child who died in infancy. His wife died April 9, 1857. He married, secondly, February 4, 1858, Miss Eliza, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Lutz. Their children were : Katie E., born Decem- ber 26, 1860, wife of Jacob Wolf; and Sallie E., born April 4, 1863, wife of Wentz Metz- ger. Both daughters are deceased. Their mother died December 30, 1883. He married, thirdly, July 23, 1885, Miss Mary E. Weaver, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Zimmer- man) Weaver. In politics Mr. Painter is a Republican, and has served in various offices, being township auditor for three terms, and tax collector for one term, in 1887. He is a member of the Church of God. Ream, Abram, miller, Fort Hunter, Pa., was born near Schaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., November 25, 1833. He is a son of John and Sarah Ream. The father w T as born September 1, 1808, and died April 27, 1880, while the mother was born in 1806 and died March 10, 1878. They had a family of eight children : Annie, wife of Henry Hem- perly ; Abram ; Levina, wife of John Tittle ; John ; Sarah, widow of William Gross ; Ma- linda, wife of William Rhoads ; and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Ream's father died December 30, 1894, aged eighty-three years, and her mother died April 27, 1874, aged sixty-eight years. They had these children : Abraham G., Elizabeth, Henry and John, both deceased, and one who died in infancy. Abram received his education in the public schools of East Hanover township, Lebanon county. He then assisted his father on the farm until 1852, when he began to learn the milling trade. He rented a mill and began business for himself in 1856. In 1863 he moved to Manada Furnace and rented the mill owned by his father-in-law. In 1868 he bought the old McAllister mill at Fort Hunter. The original structure was built in 1735, and the present building was erected in 1881. In 1886 the roller system was in- troduced into the mill. He was married, June 5, 1856, to Elizabeth Rider, daughter of Adam and Barbara (Gish) Rider. Their children are : Ida C, born June 19, 1871, and died August 13, 1887; Emma L., born May 22, 1857 ; Ellen, born January 31, 1860, wife of Dr. Heckert, of West Fairview, Cumber- land county ; Elmer E., born August 21, 1862 ; Abraham Lincoln, born August 28, WILLIAM J. GEORGE. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 973 1864; Harry R., born December 7, 1880. In politics Mr. Ream is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Reichert, Henry, farmer, was born Sep- tember 17, 1833. He is a son of Henry and Annie Denny Reichert. The father died at the age of eighty-one years and the mother at the age of seventy-nine. They had a family of three children. Henry received his education in the public schools of Lower Paxton and Susquehanna townships. After leaving school he engaged in farming and has been engaged in that occupation con- tinuously up to the present time. He was married to Miss Margaret Douglass, daugh- ter of Jeremiah and Mary (Wagner) Douglass. Their children are : Annie M., David Joseph, Harvey L., William J., Andrew C, Rebecca E., Benjamin H, Jeremiah F., Carrie M., and one who died at the age of seven years. Mr. Reichert has served two terms as super- visor and also serves as inspector. His an- cestors were Lutherans. Shope, Elias L., M. D., Penbrook, was born at Penbrook. He is a son of Elias P. and Elizabeth Fackler Shope. The father was born November 25, 1833, and died March 13, 1885, and the mother was born May 10, 1833, and died August 6, 1873. They had a family of eight children, five of whom have passed awaj'. The surviving ones are : George W., Susan E., and Elias L. Elias L. received his primary education in the public schools of Penbrook and in the Harrisburg Academy. He then taught school three years, after which he began to study medicine with Dr. Emil Putt, of Oberlin. In 1887 he entered the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a year later continued his studies in Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, from which insti- tution he graduated in 1889. He located in Penbrook for the practice of his profession, and enjoys a large practice. He built his present home in 1894. In addition to his profession he also conducts a store success- fully. He was married, August 15, 1889, to Miss Mary Hocker, daughter of Adam and Martha Hocker. They have one child, Herman S- The parents of Mrs. Shope had these chil- dren : Kate, wife of David Gingerick ; Ella, wife of Samuel Garrett ; Mary; Lizzie, wife of Daniel Rhodes ; Susan, and Martin. In 6i 1889 the Doctor was appointed county phy- sician by the board of directors of the poor, and was largely instrumental in having Penbrook incorporated as a borough in 1893. In politics he is a Republican. The family are members of the United Brethren church. Stouffer, Elias E., farmer, was born Au- gust 3, 1854, in Lower Paxton township. He is a son of Jacob J. and Barbara (Ebersole) Stouffer. The father, Jacob J. Stouffer, was born in Dauphin county, January 4, 1806, and died April 21, 1891. The mother was born November 10, 1816. They had a fam- ily of five children. Mrs. Stouffer's father died August 29, 1895, and her mother in March, 1893. Elias E. received his early education in the public schools, and then engaged in farming, which he has fol- lowed up to the present time. He was mar- ried, January 25, 1877, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Ewing, daughter of William and Bar- bara (Lingle) Ewing. Their children are : Mary E., Ida A., William E., Laura J., and Ruth M. Mr. Stouffer is a Republican and has served as assessor. He is treasurer of Shoop's Union Congregational church. Trullinger, George L., dairyman and farmer, was born in Middle Paxton town- ship, October 23, 1851. He is a son of Will- iam and Eliza Walker Trullinger. The mother died November 16, 1884, and had a family of ten children, four of whom sur- vive: Samuel Walker, George L., John E., and Mary, wife of John J. Hain. He re- ceived his education in the public schools and academy. He then engaged in farming, and has continued in that occupation to the present time. He was married, December 26, 1876, to Miss Katie R. Kunkle, daughter of Joseph and Susan Black Kunkle. Their children are: Mary S., George C, and Ralph E. In politics he is a Republican, and the family are members of the Reformed church. Ulrich, Isaac, farmer, was born in Lower Swatara township, October 1, 1845. He is a son of Samuel and Polly Allaman Ulrich. The lather died in 1886, at the age of seventy-nine years, and the mother died at the age of sixty years. They had these chil- dren: Nancy, Solomon, Catharine, Mary, Elizabeth, Martin, Isaac, Sarah, David, Emma, Rebecca, and Samuel, both de- ceased. 974 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Isaac received his education in the public schools of his native place, and then engaged in farming for his father. In 1869 he began to farm for himself, and has continued in that occupation to the present time. He was married, in November, 1869, to Miss Eliza- beth Foltz, daughter of Christian and Bar- bara Foltz. Their children are : Milton F., Mary A., Albert N., a graduate of Shippens- burg Normal School ; William E., and Bertha M. He is a Republican, and has served as school director, tax collector, and township auditor. He and his family attend the United Brethren church. Beaver, John L., farmer and fruit-grower, was born September 28, 1850. He is a son of Isaac L. and Catharine (Lingle) Beaver. The father died July 17, 1891, and the mother September 25, 1861. They had four children : John L.; Annie, wife of John Ham- ping ; James Buchanan ; and Emma, wife of Isaac Zimmerman. Mr. Beaver received his education in the public schools, and then engaged in farming until 1872, when he be- gan truck-farming, a business which he has followed up to the present time. He mar- ried, March 20, 1872, Miss Sallie Carman, daughter of George and Katherine (Page) Garman. Their children are : Katie E., wife of Franklin Matzinger; Charles E., Sadie, John L., Jr., Ross, and Manda. Mr. Beaver has served as inspector on the election board, and is a member of the Farmers' Grange, No. 42, of Dauphin county. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. STEELTON AND SWATARA TOWN- SHIP. Henderson, William B., M. D., was born in Hummelstown, Pa., January 8, 1830. He is a son of Dr. William Henderson and Mary (Wolfersherger) Henderson. His father was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in 1795. He read medicine with Dr. Sampson, of Shippensburg, and graduated from the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania in 1818. In the same year he located in Hummelstown, Pa., and engaged in the practice of his pro- fession, in which he continued until his death, in 1849. He was recognized as one. of the leading physicians of his' time. In 1838 he was elected to the State Legislature, and served two terms, the first session being held in Philadelphia, and the second in Harrisburg. He was an active member of the Presbyterian church. He was married to Miss Mary Wolfersberger, of Campbells- town, Lebanon county, Pa. Dr. William B. was primarily instructed in the subscription schools of the town, and subsequently completed a collegiate course at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg. When he was seventeen years of age he engaged as clerk with Robert E. Snodgrass, of Ship- pensburg, and remained with him two years. After this he began the study of medicine with Dr. Benjamin Wiestling, of Middle- town. In the autumn of 1851 he entered the office of Prof. John Atlee, a member of the faculty of Pennsylvania Medical College. He was graduated from this institution in March, 1853. In the following year he be- gan the practice of medicine and surgery in Hummelstown, forming a partnership with Dr. Jacob Shope. In 1860 he removed to Mount Nebo, Lebanon county, Pa., and took charge of the extensive practice of Dr. Jacob Cooper. In 1862 he left a large and lucrative practice and enlisted in the army in defense of his country. He was assigned to duty as assistant surgeon of the Eighth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, " The Philadelphia Blues," and joined his regi- ment at Hagerstown, Md. In November of the same year he was commissioned by Gov. Andrew G. Curtin as assistant surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania drafted militia, com- manded by Col. Charles Knoderer, and was at his side when he was killed at the battle of Deserted House, Virginia, December 29. In 1864 he was assigned to duty as assistant surgeon of the United States army at General Slough barracks hospital, Virginia, under Surgeon Beutley. Later he was assigned to duty at the general hospital in the Fairfax Seminary building, at Fairfax Court House, Va. He was afterwards in service at Berks Station, Va., and at Winchester, W. Va. He was also for several months with the Six- teenth New York cavalry. In 1865 he was again commissioned by the War Gover- nor of Pennsylvania as assistant surgeon of the Sixth Pennsylvania cavalry, and was with that regiment until the end of the war. After his discharge from the army he prac- ticed medicine and surgery in various places until 1880, when he located in Steelton, where he has since resided, and where he enjoys a good practice. He has been sur- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 975 geon of Sergeant Lascomb Post, No. 351, G. A. R., since its organization in 1883. He married the accomplished daughter of farmer Jacob Seiders. They are prominent in society and are important factors in the busy and prosperous community in which they reside. Henderson, Dr. James, deceased, was born in Hummelstown, in 1827. He studied medicine under Dr. Washington L. Atlee, of Philadelphia, and remained with him eight years, assisting him in his extensive practice. He married a Miss Wolfersberger, and went to Plymouth, Ohio, where he remained two years. At the death of his father he returned to Hummelstown, and succeeded to the ex- tensive practice his father had enjoyed there. Early in the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in the defense of his country, and became commander of company C , One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers ; he served with distinction, par- ticipating in many of the famous battles of the war. He re-enlisted in August, 1864, in the Two Hundred and First regiment, as as- sistant surgeon to Dr. Benjamin F. Wagon- seller, and was honorably discharged in De- cember, 1864, at Alexandria, Va. He then returned to Hummelstown, Pa., and resumed the practice of medicine. He died from a pulmonary attack in April, 1880, leaving a widow and five children: James A., of Har- risburg ; Charles R., of Trenton, N. J.; Henry Clay, of Harrisburg ; Annie, wife of Robert Emerick, of Harrisburg, and Maggie May, a teacher of Cleveland, Ohio. Henderson,- John W., deceased, was born in Hummelstown. He served in the war of the Rebellion. He was a member of com- pany C, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and of company C, One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, both companies from Hummelstown. He was for twenty-four years a member of the Hum- melstown Band, and was a proficient per- former on the B fiat cornet. Socially he was a man of great kindness of heart and of most generous impulses, and was very popular. He died in Hummelstown, in 1889. He was married to Miss Sarah Fox, daughter of John Fox. His wife survives him, with four chil- dren : Minnie, Sallie, Mary, and Bruce. Seibert, William Henry, M. D., the son of Jacob and Anna Mary (Nonamaker) Sei- bert, was born February 19, 1850, in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, ten miles east of Harrisburg, Pa. His great- grandfather, John Adam Seibert, emigrated from Germany in the year 1764, and settled in the vicinity of Reading, Pa. He had four children : John, born in 1767 ; Tobias, born in 1769 ; George, born in 1772 ; and Susanna, who was married, first, to Peter Dentzel, and second, to John Mayer, of Paxtang township. John Adam Seibert served in the Revolu- tionary war, and soon after its close removed to the vicinity of Hummelstown, Dauphin county, where he continued to live until the time of his death. George Seibert, born November 3, 1772, died May 6, 1837 ; was married to Margaret Brandt, who was born September 13, 1787, and died September 9, 1849. She was the daughter of Jacob and Maria Elizabeth (Windnagle) Brandt, whose children were : Elisabeth, Susan, Margaret, Christian, Maria Ann (Nancy), and John. The parents of Jacob Brandt were Samuel Brandt, born in 1708 and died in 1768, and Rosina Brandt, born in 1712, who emigrated from Germany in 1732, and settled in Paxtang township. Their children were : Christian, John, Peter, Nancy, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Maria. Maria Elizabeth Windnagle, the wife of Jacob Brandt, born December 14, 1753, died 1837, was the daughter of John Mathias Wind- nagle, born May 14, 1716, died February 28, 1786, and Maria Catharine Ritter, his wife, born April 7, 1717, died February 28, 1786. They emigrated from Switzerland in 1732 and" settled near Middletown, Pa. Their descendants are quite numerous and promi- nent citizens of Dauphin county. George and Margaret (Brandt) Seibert had children : Elizabeth, born June 17, 1804, married Michael Horner, died September 22, 1853 ; Catharina, born August 10, 1805, married John Peters, died May 22, 1869 ; Anna Maria, born August 10, 1809, married Jacob Gensler, died October 7, 1895 ; Mag- dalena, born December 10, 1810, died single January 8, 1879; Sarah, born April 21, 1812, married Solomon Snyder, died Sep- tember 23, 1885 ; Susanna, born January 8, 1814, married John Shirk, died December 20, 1847 ; John, born October 28, 1816, late of Palmyra, Pa., died March 20, 1893 ; Jacob, born September 22, 1818, died near Hum- melstown, October 9, 1886 ; David, born 976 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA September 20, 1820, died near Lebanon Pa., September 3, 1870, and George, born July 13, 1825, living at Union Deposit, Pa.; be- sides several deceased minor children. The wife of Jacob Seibert. born September 22, 1818, died October 9, 1886, was Anna Mary Nonamaker. born March 10, 1824, and died February 26, 1858. She was the daughter of John H. Nonamaker, died Sep- tember 5, 1831, who emigrated from Ger- many, and Sybilla Slecht, died 1866, the daughter of Matthias Slecht, who also emi- grated from Germany. Their children were : Anna Mary, Catharine E., John H., and Charles. The children of Jacob Seibert are : John D., born in 1816, a farmer of Hanover Dale, Dauphin county ; Annie M., born in 1848, of Steelton, Pa.; William H., born in 1850 ; Susan S., born in 1852, married George W. Dress, of Steelton, Pa.; and George W., born in 1855, a physician of Lebanon, Pa. William H. Seibert spent his childhood on the farm with his parents, receiving the education afforded by the country schools. Later he attended the select school of the neighborhood, and subsequently taught for five years in the country schools, and studied at Lebanon Valley College, In 1872 he be- gan the study of medicine with John H. Roebuck, M. D., of Hummelstown, Pa., and graduated from the University of Pennsyl- vania, March 12, 1874. He soon after lo- cated in Steelton (then Baldwin), where he has since practiced his profession. On the organization of the town into a borough in 1880, Dr. Seibert was elected a councilman and occupied the position of president of the council. In 1883 he was elected burgess and re-elected for the following term. He has been active in the practice of his pro- fession, and prominent in the business en- terprises of the place and vicinity. Peters, Jacob M., M. D., Steelton, Pa., was born at Mountville, Lancaster county, Pa., December 1, 1862. His grandfather, Michael Peters, was one of the pioneers of Lancaster county, and lived to a good old age. Rev. Lewis Peters, father of Jacob M., was born July 12, 1836, and died March 8, 1893. He was a member of the United Brethren Con- ference of Pennsylvania. He officiated as pastor in the United Brethren church for over forty years. He married Miss Cassa : della Rank, of Lancaster county, \>y whom he had three children, namely: Jacob M.; Augustus, a prominent druggist of Steelton, and Minnie, wife of John P. Knisely, of Steelton. Jacob M. attended the common schools of Lancaster county until he was about fifteen years old. In 1877 he entered the grammar school of Mrs. Johnson, after which he was promoted to Professor Hoofnagle's class. In 1879 he entered the freshman class in the classical course at Lebanon Valley College. In 1883 he passed examination before Dr. William L. Atlee, Sr., Dr. J. Carpenter, of Lancaster, and Dr. Ziegler. He then en- tered the office of Dr. Henry B. Stehman as a student of medicine, where he remained for about six months, when Dr. Stehman re- moved to Chicago, 111. He then entered the office of Dr. Frank M. Musser, of Lancaster, where he remained until 1885. He was graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in May, 1886. After one month's vacation, he located in Steelton, and began the practice of his profession. He has met with gratifying success, and enjoys an extensive practice. He has been surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company since 1889. He was county physician from 1887 to 1891. He has been health officer of Steel- ton Board of Health since March, 1895. He has also been secretary of the Board of Health since its organization in 1892. He is a mem- ber of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T.; Harrisburg Consistory, 32°, and Lulu Tem- ple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Philadelphia. He has been a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society since 1887. He was mar- ried, December 15, 1886, to Miss Margaret McCausland Sample, daughter of Dr. Samuel R. Sample, of Lancaster county, Pa. Missemer, J. R., editor and publisher of the Steelton Advocate, was born on the banks of the Little Chickies creek, in Mount Joy township, Lancaster county, Pa., March 24, 1851. His father died when he was only three years old. He spent the first twenty- five years of his life on the farm on which he was born. He received the education which the country schools afforded and the important practical training which indus- trious employment in farming gave him. At the age of seventeen a teacher's certificate was granted him by County Superintendent Evans. He taught school three terms in his native township. When he was twenty- one years of age he was elected justice of the peace for five years, and at the expira- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 977 tion of this term he was re-elected to the same office, but soon removed from the dis- trict. During that time he also carried on surveying and conveyancing, besides doing an extensive business as a scrivener. He first embarked in the newspaper business in 1875, when he became the local editor of the Milton Grove News, which at that time was published by the Lancaster County News- paper Alliance. The following year he es- tablished the paper as an independent jour- nal and became its sole editor and pub- lisher. At the same time he established and conducted a job printing office. In 1878 lie purchased the Mount J03' Star and consolidated the two papers as the Mount Joy Star and News. He published this paper for nine years and enlarged and improved it. For a number of years it was the largest of the eighteen papers published in the county outside of Lancaster city. For several years he conducted a newspaper syndicate, during which time he edited and published the Florin Independent, Milton Grove Progress, Bainbridge Banner, Sporting Hill Messenger, Salunga Siftings and Landis- ville Vigil. In 1888 he purchased the Steelton Advo- cate, which he has published since that time. At present he issues only a weekly edition of the paper, but for some time before the de- pression of business two years ago he pub- lished the Daily Advocate. In 1892 he asso- ciated his son George W. with himself in the publishing of the Advocate. The junior member of the firm was onty fifteen years of age at the time he assumed the responsible position of proprietor, and was then the youngest editor and newpaper publisher in the United States. In 1893 Mr. Missemer again purchased the Mt. Joy Star and News, which he had sold six years before. Since that time he publishes both papers, but both offices and papers are kept as distinct and separate as if they belonged to different pro- prietors. He continues to reside with his family at Steelton and gives the Advocate his personal attention for several days of each week. The rest of his time he devotes to his Mt. Joy office. In his absence the Steelton office is in charge of his son and is in safe and able hands. By this feature of his busi- ness Mr. Missemer is demonstrating by prac- tical operation the advantages of having more than one newspaper and printing office under one management. This plan has been successfully carried out in many branches of business, but has not before been attempted in the publishing business. The result is so eminently satisfactory that he contemplates starting a third paper and printing office. While Mr. Missemer has had his hands so full at home he has not failed to look abroad. He has made a notable record as a traveler, having visited the Pacific Coast and Canada as well as the Southern States. He recently made a trip to the Cotton States Exposition, at Atlanta, Ga., and at the same time went to Florida, visiting Jacksonville, St. Au- gustine and Tampa. Mr. Missemer has been serving as administrator, executor and as- signee for a number of estates. His family consists of his wife, four sons and two daugh- ters. Wickersham, Frank B., attorney, Steel- ton, Pa., was born in Newberry township, York county, Pa., April 7, 1863. His father, Joseph Wickersham, was a native of York county, Pa. He was born April 1, 1809, and died February 28, 1892. He was a far- mer, and also taught school for a period of ten years. He took a deep interest in edu- cational affairs, and was an ardent temper- ance reformer. He belonged to the Society of Friends. He married Hannah C. Squibb. They had twelve children, eight of whom are living, namely: John, who married Miss Ada Bryan, and has six children ; Susan, wife of John M. Freeburn, of Dauphin county, who has four children ; Matilda, living iu Steelton ; Marianna, widow of John A. Sponsler, of Dauphin county ; Clara, wife of Dr. Geo. C. Garretson, of Cincinnati, Ohio ; M. S., married to Lizzie Elden, by whom he has two children ; Emma, wife of John H. Wacker, of Wooster, Ohio, who has one child, and Frank B. William and Rebecca were scalded to death at the ages of four and two years respectively. Ellen, Annie and Lizzie died of diphtheria when quite young. Frank B. acquired his primary education in the public schools of his native township. In 1SS1 he began teaching school, and taught two terms in his native township, one term in the model school of the Normal School at Shippensburg, Cumberland county, one term in the Hanover high school and three terms in Steelton, Pa. In 1884 he graduated from the Cumberland Valley State Normal School, and in 1885 registered as law student under Senator McCarrell. January 19, 1888, he was admitted to the Dauphin county bar. Since that time he 978 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA has been engaged in the practice of his pro- fession in Steelton. He has acted as solicitor of the borough of Steelton since 1889. He is director and attorney for the Steelton Home Water Company, and director and so- licitor for the People's Building and Loan Association. He has been a member of the school board for a period of six years. He is a Republican, and is active in party matters. He is an active member of St. John's Lu- theran church, and is one of its trustees. He is a director of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association of Steelton. In 1889 he married Miss Mary, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Roe) Fencil, of Steelton, by whom he has two children, Frank Brewster, born June 22, 1893, and Robert Cadwallader, born February 2, 1895. Hummell, Levi, Steelton, Pa., was born July 19, 1820. Christian Hummell, his grandfather, was a native of Dauphin county, his father's family being among its earliest settlers. He lived and died in Hummels- town. He was a carpenter by trade. He married, and reared seven children : John, Jacob, Christian, Jr., Frederick, Joseph, David, and Polly. He died at the age of eighty-five years. Jacob Hummell, son of Christian and father of Levi, was born March 13, 1791. He learned the trade of carpenter, and followed that occupation through life. He married Miss Justina Bowers, of Hum- melstown, who was born in Germany. Their children were : Susanna, born January 6, 1816, died September 1, 1822 ; Caroline, who died February 21, 1852 ; Levi ; Justina, born December 8, 1822, widow of Benjamin Fes- ter, of Mansfield , Ohio ; Sarah, born October 4, 1825; Abner, bora October 2, 1827,- died leaving a widow and six children ; Harriet, deceased, born February 3. 1830, married Christian Laley, had two children; Theo- dore, born October 16, 1833, married Miss Hoy, and had three children, two of whom are living ; Mary, born July 20, 1836, living in the West. Levi Hummell acquired his education in the common schools of his locality. At the age of eleven years he began learning the trade of a carpenter, as apprentice to his father. He followed this occupation until 1871, when he erected the first grocery store in Steelton, where he had carried on that business for fifteen years, after which he re- tired. He takes an active part in politics iu connection with the Republican party. He has held the office of borough supervisor for a term of three }'ears. He and his fam- ily attend the United Brethren church. He was married, February 20, 1845, to Miss Julia M. Brestle. daughter of Charles Brestle, of Middletown. Their children are : Elmer O, clerk in the commissioner's office, at Harris- burg ; Charles, a carpenter at the Steel Works ; Clara W., living at home, and five who have died : John Boyd, Henry, and Robert, died in infancy; Harriet Rebecca, in 1864, at the age of sixteen years, and Joseph Abner, May 14, 1891, aged forty years. Culp, John F., M. D., Steelton, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 6, 1864. His father, John Gulp, is a native of the same county, and was born in 1832. He was a contractor and builder in the early part of his life, and later engaged in the produce business. He retired from business in 1888. He married Miss Alice Onell, of Philadelphia. They had six children: William, deceased ; Margaret, died in infancy; Emma, wife of William Spencer; John F.; Lea, living at home ; and Raymond, who died in infancy. Mr. Culp has always taken a deep interest in educa- tional matters, and has especially sought to give his children the advantages of a thor- ough and liberal education. John F. com- pleted his preliminary education in the Philadelphia high school, from which he was graduated in 1882. He pursued the regular course in the University of Pennsylvania, entering in 1883, and receiving his diploma in 1886. He came at once to Harrisburg, and began the practice of his profession as resident physician in the Harrisburg Hos- pital, where he remained one year.- He next entered the office of Dr. Thomas J. Dunott, ■where he remained one year; after this he located in Steelton, where he has since con- ducted a general practice, and has enjoyed a gratifying success. He is surgeon and resi- dent physician for the Pennsylvania Steel Company, of Steelton. He is a member of the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine, the Dauphin County Medical Society, the Penn- sylvania State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. Couffer, Samuel, proprietor of the Couffer House, Steelton, Pa., was born near Harris- burg, in what is now a part of the citv March 9, 1838. His father, William Couffer, was a native of Berks county, Pa. He was born in 1808. He was a carpenter by trade. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 979 He married Miss Catherine Sunnon ; and of their five children two are living : William, engaged in mining zinc and lead, at Joplin, Miss., married and has a family ; and Sam- uel. The father died December 24, 1883. Samuel acquired his education in the schools of Dauphin county and the city schools of Harrisburg. At the age of eleven lie became a boatman on the Pennsylvania canal, and followed this occupation up to 1864. From that time until 1876 he had charge of the Bombaugh stone quarry. He was next engaged in the ice and coal busi- ness, which he carried on for fourteen years. In 1880 he turned his attention to hotel keeping and opened the Couffer House in Steelton, and has since continued to be its proprietor. He has met with success in this undertaking, and has demonstrated his busi- ness ability. He is also interested in other business ventures. He was the instigator of the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Com- pany, which was organized with a capital of $40,000, since increased to $60,000 and the company made a stock company. He acted as burgess of Steelton for one year. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, of Harrisburg, and of the I. O. R. M., No. 243, of Steelton. He is a Democrat in politics. In 1860 he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Martin, of Hummelstown, who died in the West. Their children are three : Charles M., who married Amanda Mumma, and has four children ; Samuel S., lineman for the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Com- pany, married Miss Bowman, and has one child ; Carrie, living at home. Mr. Couffer was one of the earliest settlers in what is now Steelton. When he came there, in 1865, the borough was not yet organized. Sieg, William H. H., editor and pub- lisher, Steelton, Pa., was born in Lykens Valley, near Millersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., May 17, 1837. He is a son of William P. and Catharine (Young) Sieg. The father was born near Hummelstown, Pa., January 31, 1803, and died in Harrisburg, March 12, 1879. He was a tailor by trade and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for thirty years. He was married to Miss Catharine Young, who was born in Youngstown, Pa., February 21, 1804, and died in Harrisburg, March 24, 1885. They have had these children: Louisa; Catha- rine ; Samuel H., died in Chicago, in 1892 ; William H. H; Elizabeth, died in Harris- burg, in 1856 ; and Lydia A. William H. H. received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg. In early life he felt inclined toward newspaper work, and in 1852 began to learn printing with Rev. John Winebrenner, on the Church Ad- vocate, remaining there two years. During the war he was engaged part of the time as clerk in the Harrisburg postoffice, and was also in the secret service under Governor Curtin, rendering valuable and efficient ser- vice to the Government when the Southern troops were in the Cumberland Valley, be- fore the battle of Gettysburg. In 1869 he embarked in the printing business in Har- risburg, and in 1882 moved to Steelton and established the Steelton Reporter, an enter- prise which has proven very successful, and of which he is still the head. From 1866 to 1876 Mr. Sieg was a member of the common council of Harrisburg, being president of the same from 1873 to 1875. He was secretary of Steelton borough council from 1883 to 1885, resigning to accept the position of postmaster, to which he was appointed in February, 1885. After serving three years and a half he was re-appointed by President Harrison, September, 1891, and continued four years and a half longer in the same position. All the positions of public trust which Mr. Sieg has occupied have been held with that same fidelity and strict honesty which has always characterized his private affairs, and which has been the keynote of his success. He is a member of Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was married, in Harrisburg, November 27, 1858, to Miss Annie A. Black, born September 10, 1837, daughter of Thomas Black, born in Dauphin county, in 1806, and Catharine (Hemperly) Black, born in Middletown, Pa., in 1808. Their children are : Katie, Mary, William P., Annie, deceased, and James Young Sieg. In politics Mr. Sieg is a Republican, and is a member of the Presbyterian church. Neron, D. W., Steelton, Pa., was born in Cumberland county, Pa., November 10, 1841. John Neron, his grandfather, was of Scotch- Irish descent, and was among the first set- tlers of Cumberland county. According to well-authenticated records, he lived to be over one hundred years old. He married Miss Tarman, of Adams county, Pa., by whom he had. five children : John, Benja- 980 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA min, Joseph, Robert, and Rachel, who mar- ried John Hutchinson. Benjamin Neron, father of D. W., was born in 1810, in Cum- berland county, Pa., where he spent the greater part of his life. He was a horse- shoer by trade. For many years he was en- gaged on the Mississippi river in navigation. He married Miss Mary Moore, daughter of Anthony Moore. They had three children: D. W.; Anne, wife of William Vanasblin, of Harrisburg, and John R., died in 1868, at the age of twenty-four years. D. W. received his education in the com- mon schools of his native place. When a young man he worked with his father at the trade of horseshoeing. He was also engaged for about one year with a Mr. Redding, who was a coach painter. In 1861 he was em- ployed by the Government in the three months' service as a teamster. In 1864 he enlisted in the army in defense of his coun- try in the Two Hundred and Seventh regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Col. R. C. Cox, and served until the close of the war, participating in many noted battles. After his discharge from the army he was engaged in the Cumberland Valley as a house painter. He followed this occupation until 1889, when he removed to Steelton, where he has since lived. He is engaged in house painting and has a real estate business. He is also agent for an insurance company. He is identified with the Democratic party, and is always actively interested in the wel- fare of the party. In 1894 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace. In 1863 he married Miss Mary A., daughter of John Filey. They have three children : Elmer E., John F., and Mary E., telegraph opera- tor at the Commonwealth Hotel, in Harris- burg. Hite, Jerome, Steelton, Pa., was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 31, 1836. His grandfather, Jacob Hite, was born near the Round Top, Dau- phin county. He was married and reared five children. He died at the age of sixty- three years, and his wife at the age of sixty- eight. Their children are: Jacob, Henry, John, and Barbara, all deceased, and Cathe- rine, wife of Mr. Bricker, of Londonderry township. Jacob Hite, father of Jerome, was born in Dauphin county in 1811. He was a farmer and gardener. His wife was Miss Sarah Foreman, daughter of John Foreman, who lived to the age of ninety-four years, and Sally Foreman, who lived to be ninety-seven years old. They had five children : Jerome ; Mary; Susan, died at the age of sixteen years; Sarah, deceased, and Jacob F. Mary is the widow of A. Hoopes, who was killed on the railroad at Phcenixville, leaving three chil- dren ; Sarah, deceased, was . the wife of Max- well Stanton. Jacob Hite, the father, died in 1874, at the age of sixty-three. His wife Sarah is still living at Washington, Iowa, with her son Jacob F., who married Kittie Harper, of Dauphin county. Jerome acquired his education in the com- mon school of Coxestown. In early years he was engaged in farming and gardening ; he was well known in the Harrisburg markets. In 1862 he went as a volunteer with H. W. Hoffman to the battle of Antietam. In 1870 he changed his occupation and began hotel keeping. His first venture was the Holsbach Hotel, in which he remained three years. At the end of this time he rented the hotel near the Bolton House, in Harrisburg, then called Mechanic's Hall, where he remained eight years. In 1S81 he went to Steelton, where he has ever since conducted the Steelton Hotel. He was instrumental in the organi- zation of the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company, of which he has served as director since its organization. He was an organizer of the Paxtang Hook and Ladder Company in 1888. He is a Republican in politics and has alwa3 r s taken an active part in the meas- ures of his party. He has held the office of mercantile appraiser for one year, and has been assessor of the Fourth ward since 1885. He is a member of Paxtang Tribe, No. 243, I. 0. R. M.; Paxtang Council, No. 2, de- gree of Pocahontas ; Steelton Lodge, No. 411, K. of P.; Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, A. & I. O. K. of M., Steelton; Moro Castle, No. 163, K. G. E.; Crusade Castle, No. 73, A. O. K. of M. C, Steelton. He is past chancellor commander of No. 411, K. of P.; past sachem of the Independent Order of Red Men ; representative of the Great Council of Pennsylvania for six terms, and in appreciation of his valuable services received the appointment of Great Guard of Wigwam. In his active and varied career Mr. Hite has used his abilities for the upbuilding of many fraternities, but his greater interests have always been enlisted in behalf of Redmanship and its principles. He was adopted into Octorara Tribe, No. 91, at Harrisburg, in 1867. After serving his tribe and the order for a number of years, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 981 he moved to Steelton, withdrawing from No. 91. He deposited his card in Paxtang Tribe, No. 243, and became as active there as he had been in No. 91. After being admitted into the Great Coun- cil liis effective work in advancing the inter- ests of the brotherhood gained for him a wide and deserving reputation. He was appointed for three great suns Deputy Great Sachem. While in the latter position he was instru- mental in organizing Susquehanna Tribe. No. 298, at Steelton ; Poketo Tribe, No. 315', at Middletown ; Canonicus Tribe, No. 94, at Mechanicsburg ; Te-ton Tribe, No. 311, at Harrisburg; Arrapahoe Tribe, No. 68, at Huntingdon ; also Paxtang Council, No. 2, D. of P., at Steelton. He was elected Great Junior Sagamore by the largest vote ever polled for this office, and raised at Great Sun Council at Columbia, May 23, 1896. In 1857 he married Miss Sarah J. Lynn, daughter of Michael Lynn, a native of Ire- land. They have four children : Jacob L., married, and living at Syracuse, N. Y.; Sadie V., wife of M. Cronan, of Steelton ; Clara L., wife of J. C. Whitmoyer. of Steelton ; and Bertie L., wife of John Sutton, of Altoona, Pa. McGinnes, Lemuel E., was born in Perry county, Pa., May 15, 1853. James McGin- nes, his paternal great-grandfather, was a native of the north of Ireland. He came to America in 1790 and settled in Greenwood township, now Buffalo township, Perry county. John Ditty, his maternal great- great-grandfather, settled in the Lykens Valley, three miles northeast of Millersburg, in 1770. John Cochran McGinnes, father of Lemuel E., was a native of Perry count}' and was born in 1812. He was well edu- cated, and his vocation was that of a teacher. He died in 1887. He married Sarah Ann Ditty, who survives him. Their son, Lemuel E. McGinnes, enjoyed usual educational advantages. His parents were intelligent and well educated people. The influences of his home were such as to stimulate him to mental effort from the very dawning of his intellectual life. He passed through the course of study in the public schools, and, as supplementary to this, he enjoyed tuition in good private schools and the instructions of the most competent private teachers. The aim of his parents was to qualify him for the pro- fession of teaching. He was inspired with lofty aims and equipped with all the in- tellectual furnishiugs he had the capacity to receive. When nineteen years of age he was ready to begin the business of life. He followed his ancestral bent and entered the ranks of the teachers. He began on the lower plane of the ungraded country school, and his first three terms were spent in get- ting hold of the practical elements of his art by the experience of actual relationship and contact between teacher and pupil. The lowest primary grade is as favorable a field for getting this experience as the high- est grade in the course. Promotion comes in due time to the patient toiler in the lower grades. It came to Mr. McGinnes in 1875, and the steps of his promotion were rapid and substantial. First came the principal- ship of the Lower Duncan non high school ; three years later the principalship of the Duncannon borough high school, and three years later, or in 1881, the principalship of the Steelton schools. Much was expected of him, and great demands were made on his ability and professional skill in this new position.- The most substantial business elements of the community, and especially the Pennsylvania Steel Company, had adopted the wise and beneficial policy of giving substantial aid to the educational interests of the rapidly developing indus- trial town. The most liberal provisions were made, in buildings and funds, for the best system of schools. Mr. McGinnes was placed at the head of this great enterprise. His native tastes and aspirations, his thor- ough education and his nine years of ex- perience combined to qualify him for his work. His success is phenomenal. At the end of seven years the system was perfected. From 1881 to 1888 he was principal of the high school and supervisor of all the de- partments, and in 1888 he was unanimously elected to the office of superintendent of the schools. This system of schools, so largely the creation of his hand, is the demonstra- tion of his ability, fidelity and professional devotion. Mr. McGinnes is interested in the community as a professional teacher. But his influence has a broader and deeper sweep and flow. He is deeply interested in morals and religion, and is an active force in the Christian and benevolent work of the town. He is an elder in the First Pres- byterian church, and his character and life show him to be a worthy incumbent of the high office. He was married, in 1879, to Miss Ida Clark, daughter of Hugh K. and 982 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Ellen S.Wilson, of Perry county, in whom he finds a wife in full and cordial sympathy with him in his aims and efforts to advance society. They have one child, Ellen S. Landis, A. C, Steelton, was born in Cum- berland county, Pa., February 11, 1837. He is a son of Henry Landis. He obtained his education in Cumberland county. When a young man he learned the trade of tailor, and followed this occupation until 1861. At the breaking out of the war of the Rebel- lion, in 1861, he answered the first call for volunteers, and enlisted in the three months' service under C lonel Stumbaugh. At the end of the three months' service he enlisted for three years, in company K, One Hun- dred and Seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Colonel Ziegler, of York, Pa. On August 28, 1864, was commissioned as captain of his company. He served on the staff of Gen. John P. Slough, military governor of Alexandria, Va. He partici- pated in the following battles : Cedar Moun- tain, August 9, 1862 ; Rappahannock, Au- gust 18 and 25 ; Thorough Gap, August 28 ; Bull Run, August 30; South Mountain, Sep- tember 14; Antietam, September 16 and 17; Sharpsburg, October 30; Bristow Station, December 12; Frederick, Va., December 13- 15 ; Chancellorsville, January 21, 1861 ; Fitz- hugh's Crossing, April 28-30 ; Chancellors- ville, May 1-3; Gettysburg, July 1-3. At the close of the war Captain Landis came to Harrisburg and resumed work at his trade. He served as cutter for J. R. Croft for five years. After this he came to Steel- ton and took charge of the dr} r goods and clothing department of the Company's store, in which capacity he remained for fifteen years, when he resigned. He was instru- mental in organizing the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company, and was elected secre- tary and treasurer of the company. He filled the office for two years, and then resigned. He has served in the borough council. He was the candidate of his party for the State Legislature. He is a Democrat, and is active in the movements of his party. He is a member of the Masonic order, Lodge No. 351, Shippensburg. He has been president of the Steelton Board of Trade since its or- ganization, in 1888. In 1849 he married Miss Rebecca Allison, daughter of J. B. Alli- son, of Franklin county, by whom he had eight children. Mrs. Landis died in 1891. Their children are : Alfred M., born June 10, 1859, married Miss Emma Steel, and lives at Landisburg ; Calvin D., born July 30, 1860, married Miss Nellie Galligan, who died in 1895, leaving four children ; Annie M., born October 16, 1861, wife of George Brinser, of Steelton ; Florence B., born November 4, 1864, wife of William Greist, of Steelton ; Harry J:, born February 11, 1867, married to Miss Lizzie Franklin, of Steelton : E. Maud, born .November 11, 1871, wife of James D. Banford, of Steelton ; William R., born February 25, 1869, died February 1, 1870 ; Charles A., born December 27, 1874, married Mary Weisman, of Harrisburg. Fletcher, Joseph A., Steelton, was born in Manchester, England, December 14, 1835. His father, William Fletcher, of Manchester, married Maria Whitaker, by whom he had five children : Sabina ; Edward ; Elizabeth, deceased ; William, who came to this country in 1867, and now resides in Middletown, Pa., and Joseph A. Mr. Fletcher died in 1872 and his wife in 1873. Joseph A. received his education in the schools of England. Having learned the moulder's trade when a young man, he fol- lowed this occupation for seven years. In March, 1854, he came to this country, sailing on the sailing vessel Henry Clay. He lo- cated at Cold Springs, N. Y. Here he found employment at his trade and was busily en- gaged for three years. In 1857 the home feeling prevailed and he turned his face toward his English home and friends. Two years were sufficient to enable him to realize that this country offered him more oppor- tunities for rising in the world than he could find in his own county. In March, 1859, he returned to the United States, and again found a place to work at Cold Springs for one year. He was now complete master of the trade of moulder and iron worker. After leaving Cold Springs he was employed in steel mills in several different States. He fiually, in 1867, settled in Steelton, which has since that date been his permanent place of residence. He engaged with the Penn- sylvania Steel Company, first as overseer of the Bessemer melting department; for the next five years he had charge of the foundry for the same works. In 1874 he resigned his place with the Steel Company and went to Philadelphia, Pa., where he conducted a dry goods business until 1876. At this time he returned to Steelton and engaged in the hotel business. He demonstrated his ability DAUPHIN COUNTY. 983 in this line by keeping a good house and making this business profitable. In 1880 he built the large hotel known as the Fletcher House, which he has since man- aged. Mr. Fletcher is one of the original stockholders and one of the largest investors in the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Com- pany. He has also been one of its directors since it was organized. He is also a stock- holder in the Harrisbnrg Trust Company, and in the Harrisburg Electric Light Com- pany. In 1861 he married Miss Margaret Arthur, of Troy, N. Y. They had eight children : Joseph A., Jr., married, and living at Spar- row's Point, Md., has five children ; Minnie; Bella, deceased; William Arthur; infant daughter, deceased ; Alfred ; Bella, deceased ; Charles deceased. His wife, Margaret (Ar- thur) Fletcher, died in March, 1885. He was married again in August, 1885, to Miss Martha Booser, daughter of Jacob Booser, of Hummelstown, by whom he has three chil- dren, Nellie E., Mary L., and Ambrose L. Mr. Fletcher is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 486, of Middletown, Pa., and joined Oriental Chapter and Kaclosh Com- mandery, of Philadelphia, in 1875. Dunkle, J. A., Steelton, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., September 11, 1834. His father, George Dunkle, was born in Lan- caster county in 1791; moved to Dauphin county with his father and family. He was the son of one of the pioneer settlers of Dau- phin county. He followed farming in the early part of his life, but was also a mer- chant and a wood worker. He was in the war of 1812, under General Foster. He died in 1847. He married Miss Susan Grei- ner, daughter of Andrew Greiner, of Dau- phin county. They had these children: George, Jacob, John, Washington, and Susan, deceased; the surviving ones are: Henry, J. A., and Peter, residing in Steelton. His wife, Susan, died in 1860. J. A. took the regular course in the schools of his time and place. He learned the car- penter's trade, and was a contractor and builder for twenty-one years. He built the first complete house ever erected in Steel- ton, then known as Baldwin, in the fall of 1866. He has been interested in a business way in Steelton since 1866, and has had his residence here since 1880. In 1865 he be- came engaged more particularly in the real estate business. He laid out a large por- tion of Steelton, Highland, now Enhaut, Benton, and parts of Oberlin, being asso- ciated with a Mr. Ewing in laying out East- mere. For several years he was a resident of Oberlin. He was also interested in other branches of business. For a time he dealt in coal and lumber. He and Mr. J. B. Ewing organized the Harrisburg Boiler and Manufacturing Company in 1880, and he has served as director in the company since its organization. He was one of the organ- izers of the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company, and served as director in the company from 1890 to 1894. He is a mem- ber of the Board of Trade of Harrisburg. He is connected with the furniture store of Dunkle & Co. In 1857 he married Miss Mary Bishop, daughter of William Bishop, near Oberlin, Pa., by whom he had these children : Ellen, wife of Dr. J. H. Snavely, Steelton, has five children ; Catherine, wife of Abraham Dunkle, Steelton, has five children ; Samuel F., married Miss Jessie Sefton, of Carlisle, Pa., is engaged with his father as manager of the sales department of the Harrisburg Boiler Company ; Elizabeth, wife of F. H. Alleman, of Steelton, has four children ; Amos W., married Miss Barnett, of Steelton, has one child; Maggie, living at home. Mr. Dunkle was the originator of the Citizens' Passenger Railway Company from Oberlin to Harrisburg. He was president of the company for the first few years of its exist- ence and is at present one of its directors. He was also for several years interested in the hardware and stove business. Sultzaberger, D. O.. Steelton, Pa., was born in York county, Pa., August 25, 1854. His father, Israel Sultzaberger, was born in York county, August 2, 1828, and died Au- gust 24, 1893. He married Miss Juliana Binneman, daughter of Henry Binneman ; she died August 1, 1859. They had six children : Peter, deceased ; Mary Jane, wife of Peter Snyder, of York county ; Eliza Ann, deceased ; D. O.; W. H., married and living in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa.; Elizabeth, deceased. In 1860 he married, for his second wife, Miss Julianna Stouffer, of York county, who died August 10. 1893, aged seventy years, ten months and twenty- four days. D. O. was educated in the common schools of York county. In early life he was em- ployed in farming. At nineteen years of age 984 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA he went to learn the carpenter trade, and followed this occupation until he was thirty years of age. In 1885 he engaged in the coal business, which he has carried on since that time. In the fall of 1875 he came to Steelton, where he first worked for ten years as a carpenter, and then embarked in the coal business, under the firm name of Couffer & Sultzaberger. He has an interest in the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company. In the spring of 1885 he was elected to the borough council of Steelton for a term of three years. In 1886 he married Miss Lillie Rank, born March 1, 1860; daughter of Sam- uel Rank, of Harrisburg. They have one child, Clarence I., born November 4, 1892. Mr. Sultzaberger is a Republican and en- gages actively and with much interest in all the undertakings of his party. Shope, A. L., M. D., Oberlin, Pa., was born in Oberlin, October 16, 1868. He is a son of A. H. Shope. His great-grandfather, Jacob Shope, was a native of Germany. He came to Dauphin county, married, and reared a family of children, all of whom are dead. His son, Abraham Shope, grandfather of Dr. Shope, was a weaver. Early in life he en- gaged in mercantile business, and later in farming. His first wife was a Miss Wasser, daughter of Dr. Wasser, who came from Eu- rope. They had five children: Elizabeth, born September 8, 1811, deceased; John, born March 27, 1815 ; Abram, born July 24, 1817, deceased ; Jacob, born September 6, 1819; David, born April 1, 1826. His sec- ond wife was Elizabeth McFadden. Their children were as follows: Cornelius, born May 18, 1831 ; Elias P., born November 25, 1833, deceased; Mary Ann, born April 17, 1836; George W., born August 13, 1838; Priscilla, born March 30, 1841 ; Adam H., born December 27, 1844; Susan, born Feb- ruary 28, 1848. C. B. Shope, uncle of Dr. Shope, was edu- cated in the common schools of Dauphin county. When a young man he was occu- pied in farming, and later he learned car- pentry. In 1863 he engaged in the butch- ering business, in Churchville, now known as Oberlin, in which he continued until 1883. Since that year he has been unable, on ac- count of failing health, to attend to busi- ness. He was married, February 8, 1852, to Matilda. Lose, born July 18,1824, in Lan- caster county, a daughter of Abraham Lose. They had two children : William W., born January 25, 1853, at Harrisburg ; and C. B., Jr., born March 22, 1866, at Harrisburg. His wife died in September, 1866. His second wife was Mary A., daughter of John Bals- bach, born June 11, 1828. He is much in- terested in church work. He is connected with the United Brethren church, and has been superintendent of the Sunday-school for about fifteen years. A. H. Shope, son of Abram Shope, was born December 27, 1844. His father was born November 16, 1788, and died Septem- ber 16, 1854. His mother, Elizabeth Shope, was born October 30, 1806, and died Jan- uary 11, 1879. He was educated in the com- mon schools of Dauphin county. He was engaged in farm work until lie was sixteen years old, when he entered the drug store of Shope & Orth, in Hummelstown, as clerk, and remained there until 1863. At that date he enlisted in the Thirty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, for three months. He was afterwards in the butchering business, in Harrisburg and at Oberlin. From 1879 to 1882 he was in mercantile business. In 1884 he was elected director of the poor, in which office he served for three years, and was re-elected for a second term, serving until 1890. He has ever since been engaged in general mercantile business, to the time of this writing, October, 1895. He married Miss Jane Reighart, daughter of John Reig- hart, of Dauphin county, who died Decem- ber 23, 1890, leaving him one child. He married, on May 16,1893, Ida V., daughter of Jacob Heckert. He is a stockholder in the Hummelstown Bank. Dr. A. L. Shope took the usual course of study in the schools, but with some varia- tions. When a very young man he was a news agent in Oberlin for four years. He picked up the trade of painting, and carried it on during the summer months. In winter he continued his studies. He acquired his preliminary education at the Academy in Steelton. In 1886 he put himself under the instruction of Dr. Putt, of Oberlin, and began reading medicine with that gentle- man as his preceptor. In 1887 he entered the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadel- phia, and was graduated in 1890. In the spring of that year he located in Oberlin, where he has since enjoyed an extensive practice. He was married, in October, 1895, to Miss Emma, daughter of Daniel and Mary Wagner, of Dauphin county. George Shope, uncle of Dr. A. L., left DAUPHIN COUNTY. 985 home in 1854, at the age of sixteen years. He weDt to Marion count}', Iowa, and re- mained two years; then to Strong county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming. He married, in Iowa, a Miss Ellen Sesson, by whom he has four sons: Edwin, Charles, William, and Albert. He removed to Des Moines, Iowa, where he has since resided. He was married, a second time, to Mrs. Post ; they have one son, George W., Jr. He has served as city treasurer for two terms. He was cashier of the Grand Avenue Savings Bank until October, 1895, when he retired. He takes an active part in politics in con- nection with the Republican party. Schaffner, D. W., M. D., Enhaut, Pa., was born at Berryburg, Dauphin county, February 17, 1857. He is a son of Daniel Schaffner, a sketch of whom appears else- where in this volume. His early education he received in the common schools of Dau- phin count}'. He also studied at Palatinate College, Meyerstown, Lebanon county. His first employment was teaching school ; he taught in West and South Hanover town- ships. In 1882 he began reading medicine with Dr. W. C- Baker, of Hummelstown. In 1883 he entered the University of Maryland, and graduated in 1887. In the same year he located in Highland, now known as En- haut. This name was given to the place by Dr. Schaffner. He began the practice of medicine here, and has continued it since that time. He has been successful, and now enjoys an extensive practice. Dr. Schaffner is a member of the Dauphin County Medi- cal Society, and also of the State Medical Society. He is interested as a stockholder in the Harrisburg Traction Company. In 1888 he married Miss Frances H, daughter of Isaac Beinhower, of Oberlin, Pa. They have one child, Meade D., born April 24, 1895. The Doctor is identified with the Democratic party. He is town committee- man. He was the organizer of the band, and is the treasurer of the Industrial Sav- ings and L6an Company, the main office of which is in Syracuse, N. Y. Middleton, William John, M. D., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 9, 1858. He is the eldest son of John A. Middleton and Margaret Ann Gamble. He is descended from one of three brothers who came to New Jersey before the days of William Penn.; two of them remained in New Jersey, while one removed to South Carolina. The fam- ily removed early to Philadelphia. The name of Aaron Middleton, mariner, the great-great-grandfather of Dr. Middleton, appears in the first directory of the city. Margaret A. Gamble was the second daugh- ter of Wiliiam Gamble, who grew to man- hood inLeacock township, Lancaster county, Pa., and belonged to a company among the troops from that county which served at Baltimore in the war of 1812. He became Captain Gamble in 1814. He afterwards married Elizabeth Richardson, a daughter of the famous family of linen manufacturers of Belfast, Ireland. The parents of Dr. Middleton removed to Harrisburg in 1869. He received a common school education in that city. In 1876 he began the study of medicine with Dr. George R. Hursh, then a busy practitioner, residing on North Second street. He received the de- gree of M. D. from Jefferson Medical College in March, 1879, returned to Harrisburg, and at once began to practice his profession there. He was elected assistant dispensary physi- cian to the Harrisburg Hospital, and served in that capacity for several months. Upon his retirement from the place the Board of Managers voted him their thanks. In Janu- ary, 1881, Dr. Middleton formed a partner- ship with Dr. W. J. Kline, of Greensburg, Pa., where he remained a little over a year. In the spring of 1882 he received the ap- pointment of surgeon to the Juragua Iron Company, of Santiago de Cuba, and served the company at their mines, east of Santiago, for fifteen months. In November, 1884, he came to Steeltou as surgeon to the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company, which office he re- signed in 1888 to devote himself to the prac- tice of his profession in Steelton. In April, 1888, he married Lavinia Sterling Towson, of Baltimore. They have three sons : Wil- liam Towson, born in 1889 ; Albert Gamble, in 1890; and Leonard Reynolds, in 1892. Dr. Middleton. still resides in Steelton, and con- ducts a general practice. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of the best people in the community, and is justly regarded as one of the leading men in his profession. Eshenaur, H. G., Oberlin, Pa., was born in Lower Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., October, 1843. His grandfather, Christian Eshenaur, was a native of Ger- many, and was one of the pioneer settlers of the county. He was a farmer. He married 986 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA and reared a family of children, sis sons and one daughter: John, Andrew, Jacob, Chris- tian, Leonard, Youckle, and Catherine, all of whom are dead. Frederick Eshenaur, son of Christian, and father of H. G.; was born in 1807. He spent his life on the farm, and died in 1857. He married Miss Mary, daugh- ter of Henry Gayman. Mr. Gayman died in 1885, on his ninety-ninth birthday. To this marriage were born four children : Nancy, wife of Isaac Coble ; Christiana, wife of John Zell, of Franklin county ; H. G.; and Jacob, deceased, married Anne Booser; two children survive him, Henry and Katie. George Eshenaur was a son of Christian Eshenaur, of Dauphin county. H. G. Eshenaur was educated in the com- mon schools of Dauphin county. He began early in life as a farmer, and made farming his life occupation. In 1893, at fifty years of age, he removed from the farm to Oberlin, where he has since lived retired from active business. He is a director of the Citizens' Passenger Railway Company and a stock- holder in his company. He has been one of the board of directors since the organiza- tion of the company. He was instrumental in the laying out of the town of Benton. He is public spirited, taking an interest in all that promotes the growth and prosperity of the community. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Eshenaur, daughter of George Eshe- naur, by whom he has seven children : Har- vey, married Miss Smelcher, daughter of William Smelcher, of Swatara township, and is engaged in farming on the old homestead in that township; William J., living at Car- lisle, Pa., editor of the Carlisle Leader, a weekly paper; Mamie, living at home; Emma, living at home; Ernest Earl, and Vernie Pearl, twins. Houck, Isaac, Enhaut, Pa., was born in Northampton county, Pa., December 6, 1839. He is a son of Adam Houck, a native of Northampton county, born in 1813. He was a collier, and was also to some extent engaged in farming. He came in 1840 to Dauphin county, where he lived until his death in 18S0. He married and reared a family of five children : John, deceased, married Susan Smith, who with several children survives him ; Charles, deceased, died shortly after three years' service in the defense of his country, married Sarah Jane Herman, who with one child survives him ; Rebecca, wife of Henry Zimmerman, living in Iowa : Juli- ana, widow of Jacob Laudermilch, has five children, lives at Oberlin; and Isaac. Isaac Houck, when about one year old, came with his parents to Dauphin county. He acquired his education in the common schools. When he was fourteen years old he went to the West, settled in Indiana and en- gaged in farming, remaining five years. In 1858 he returned to Dauphin county, and was there occupied with farming until 1870. He then found employment with the Penn- sylvania Steel Company in the Bessemer de- partment. From this department he was transferred to the forge mill, and from this to the rail department, where he has since remained. During the late war he was in the service of the Government as a teamster. In the spring of 1865 he was in Lycoming county, near Pine Creek, during the flood which occurred that year. In 1860 he mar- ried Miss Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Mef- fort, of Dauphin countv. Mr. Meffort died September 24, 1884; his wife in March, 1879. They have had twelve children, ten of whom are living: John A., born September 27, 1861, engaged with the Pennsylvania Steel Company, married Emma Keller; Mary E., born August 8, 1863, wife of Emery E. Holmes ; Margaret E., born February 2, 1866, wife of Jacob Pathamore, of Enhaut; Charles 0., born February 15, 1868, married Mattie Morrison, of Huntingdon county ; Christiana, born April 7, 1870, wife of H. T. Hoy ; William B., born April 14, 1872, mar- ried Martha Prowl, of York county; Susan J., born May 8, 1874, living at home ; Ed- ward, born March 1, 1877 ; Rebecca, born March 2, 1879; J. Sylvester and Perly Esther, twins, born December 29, 1880; the former died January 6, 1881, the latter February 24, 1881 ; Bertha May, born January 10, 1883. Snavely, M. N., Enhaut, Pa., was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, January 20, 1840. His father, Jacob Snavely, was a farmer. He was an active member of the United Brethren church, and served it for many years as pastor. He died, March, 1891, at the age of eighty-three. He married Miss Barbara Nissley, by whom he had seven children: John, of Steel ton ; Anna, wife of Solomon Landis, of Union Deposit ; Jacob, deceased, shot while serving in the defense of his country in 1862 ; Solomon, living in Michigan ; M. N.; Susan, wife of Franklin Balsbach, living near Hummelstown ; Bar- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 987 bara, widow of Jacob Eberly, whose first bus- band was Harry Graybill. The second wife of Jacob Snavely was Elizabeth, daughter of John Walters, of Dauphin county. They had six children, five of whom are living: Michael, retired merchant, residing in Har- risburg; Mary, wife of Christian Knupp, of Oberlin, Pa.; Emma, died in youth ; Ellen, living in Steelton, and Samuel Ed- ward, living in Harrisburg, are twins; Maggie, wife of S. C. Lehman, of Steelton. M. N. Snavely has resided all his life in his native township. He received his edu- cation in the schools of Dauphin county, and afterwards learned carpentry, which was his occupation for a number of years. He also made contracting a part of his busi- ness, and was to some extent employed in house painting. In 1861 he enlisted for the defense of his country in the nine months' service. He served under Capt. John J. Ball and Col. W. W. Jennings. He partici- pated in the battle of Fredericksburg. At the end of the term he was honorably discharged. He then resumed his business as carpenter and contractor, which he followed until 1889. He then succeeded James Shimmel in the general mercantile establishment, which he has since conducted. He was married, November 11, 1873, to Miss Erne- line, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Bein- lauer) Boyer, who was born January 27, 1853. Mrs. Catherine Boyer died April, 1894, aged seventy-five years and six months. Mr. Jacob Boyer was born in 1814, and is still living. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Snavely have eight children : Naomi Jane, born SeD- tember 16, 1874 ; Jacob Boyer, July 7, 1876 ; Agnes A., December 19, 1877 ; Harry Gar- field, April 9, 1881 ; James Blaine, Novem- ber 14, 1883; Charles Edward, Julv 14, 1885; Franklin Harison, May 21, 1888; George Edward, February 2, 1891. Still, Samuel G., Enhaut, Pa., was born in Cumberland county, Pa., January 30, 1865. His father, Thomas M. Still, was born in Adams county, in 1829. He had limited educational advantages, and worked as a laborer until he was twenty-five years of age. He was a man of sincere piety and felt called to preach the gospel. His brethren recognized the genuineness of his conviction of duty and formally set him apart and ordained him to the ministry. Mr. Still, feeling his lack of early training, set about preparing himself for his work. He had strong natural gifts, which by obser- vation and study he developed and strength- ened. He pursued his work with tireless industry, ardent devotion and unquenchable zeal. He was warm-hearted and attractive and drew about him devoted friends. He preached in many counties of this State and was engaged in this work until the close of his life. Few men in the eldership have accomplished better results for the church than were secured by this consecrated man in the thirty-three years of his ministry. He died suddenly, of neuralgia of the heart, at his home in Woodbury, Bedford county, Pa., July 27, 1883, and was buried at High- land, near Harrisburg. He is remembered with esteem and gratitude by thousands who heard the gospel through his persuasive voice. He was married to Miss Anna Leah Besecker, of Adams county, by whom he had seven children : Charles, deceased ; Ruhama C, wife of Amos Byrum, of Steel- ton ; Duffield, deceased ; Levi H, living in Perry county, Pa.; John, deceased; Samuel G.; Anna M., wife of Stewart Barnes. Samuel G. Still received his education in the schools of Dauphin county. He was en- gaged in farm work until he was fourteen years old, and from that time until he was eighteen was employed in mining ore in Lancaster county. For the past thirteen years he has been in the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Works. He was married, in 1887, to Miss Anna, daughter of William P. and Hannah (Downing) McNew, of Balti- more, Md. They have five children: Thomas Williams, born February 27, 1888 ; Hannah L., October 28, 1889; Samuel G., Jr., May 25, 1892 ; Anna Cora, February 11, 1894, died July 22, 1894 ; Ruby Catherine, March 25, 1895, died August 22, 1895. Mr. Still is a Republican. He and his wife are active members of the Church of God, in Enhaut. Garverich, James W., Enhaut, Pa., was born in Lebanon county, Pa., January 29, 1854. His father, John Adam Garverich, was a native of the same county, and married Sybilla Weaver, of Bethel township, Lebanon count}'. They had one child, James W. The second husband of Mrs. Garverich was John Kindt, a native of Germany; by this marriage she had twelve children : Mary C, deceased ; Elizabeth ; S. Sophia, deceased ; Nanilla K., deceased ; Gedaliah H., Caroline, Magdalena, Annie R., Ida, Jacob, and Sam- 988 BIO GRA PSICA L ENCYUL OPEDIA uel and Amanda H., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kindt are living in Lebanon county. James W. received his education in the schools of Lebanon county. He began when a young man to work on the farm, and was so engaged until 1881. At this date he came to Highland, Dauphin county, and found employment with the Pennsylvania Steel Company, in which he remained until 1892 ; he was employed in the Bessemer department. Since 1892 he has been in the cigar, tobacco and confectionery business in Enhaut. He belongs to the Republican party, and is active in all party movements. He has served on the county committee for nine years, and also as a delegate to the county convention. In 1893 he was appointed tax collector for Swatara township, and served for one year. In 1892 he was elected assessor of Swatara township for a three years' term, and after- wards re-elected for a second term. He was a charter member of the Citizens' Passenger Railway Company formed in 1893. In 1870 he was married to Miss Lucetta Moyer, of Lebanon county. They have had two chil- dren : John H., born in 1870, died August 13, 1892, aged twenty-two ; and Lizzie 0., born in 1876, living at home. Mr. Garver- ich and his family are members of the United Brethren church, in wdiose work he takes an active interest ; he is an official member. Mr. Garverich was president of the Citizens' Band of Highland for a number of years. John B. Moyer, the father of Mrs. J. W. Garverich, is a farmer in Lebanon county, and a prominent man in his neighborhood. He married Miss Lydia Kriser, by whom he has three children : Grant, Emma, and John. His first wife was Miss Wagner; her children were two in number: Sarah, and Lucetta, married to Mr. Garverich. Espenshade, Chkistian, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Dauphin county in 1849. His father, Jacob Espenshade, was a native of the same county, where he spent his life. He was a farmer. He married Margaret Ebens. They had eight children : Mary, wife of Peter Bow- man ; A^alentine, Susanna, Christian, and Jacob, living ; and Solomon, Elizabeth, and Henry, deceased. He died in 1878, aged seventy-two years; his wife in 1888, at the age of seventy -seven. Christian Espenshade acquired his educa- tion in the common schools of Dauphin county. He began life as a farmer ; for some time he worked as a miner in the Lykens Valley, but afterwards resumed farming and continued in that occupation for several years. Since 1880 he has been engaged in the Besse- mer department of the works of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company, at Steelton. He has always been a resident of Dauphin county. In politics he is a Republican. In 1870 he married Miss Hoffman, daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Musser) Hoffman ; they have five children : Charles F., Harry E., Jacob W., Laura F., and Christian C. Jacob Hoffman, the father of Mrs. Christian Espenshade, mar- ried Eliza Musser, by whom he had six chil- dren ; three are living : Maggie, Mrs. Espen- shade, and John ; the three deceased were : Jacob, Sarah and Harry. The Livingston Family — John Living- ston, a native of York county, Pa., was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county, having come in 1804, or 1805. He purchased the tract of land on which the town of Enhaut is located, and lived upon it until his death. He was a farmer and a prominent citizen. He belonged to the Old River Brethren. His wife was Catherine Brin ser, daughter of a Mr. Brinser who was an early settler of Londonderry township. They had five children : John, born in 1804, died 1865 ; Abraham, 1806-1864 ; Matthias, 1811-1846 ; Jacob, 1808-1885 ; and Catherine, 1817-1893. His son, Abraham Livingston, was born in 1806 in Dauphin county, where he spent his life. He was educated in the common schools of the county. He was a post and fence maker, and also carried on farming to some extent. He was a member of the Dunkard denomination and took an active interest in all church matters. He married Elizabeth Eshelman, daughter of Peter Eshelman, of Londonderry township. They had six children : Jacob, of Enhaut ; John ; Peter, died at the age of nineteen years; Abraham, died at the age of two years; Benjamin, died in infancy ; Mary, wife of John Shoffer, of Benton, Pa. Jacob Livingston, eldest son of Abraham Livingston, was born in Dauphin county in 1833, and received his education in the pub- lic schools of the county. When a young man he was occupied with farming, in con- nection with his father. After marriage he began farming on his own account, con- tinuing it until 1871. For four years from that date he was engaged in lime burning. In 1876 he was employed by the Pennsyl- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 991 Vania Steel Company and continued for eight years. Since 1884 he has carried on a general mercantile business in Enhaut. He is Republican in politics. Mr. Living- ston was married, in 1853, to Miss Rebecca, daughter of John Livingston. Their chil- dren are : Catherine, born 1855, died 1859 ; John W., born 1859, living at Enhaut, mar- ried Nancy Rengle ; Ephraim G., born 1867, died 1869 ; Harry Jacob, born 1871, mar- ried to Florence, daughter of George Keim. John Livingston, second son of Abra- ham Livingston, was born in Dauphin county, in 1837. His educational advan- tages were such as the schools of his native county afforded. His first business was farming, but his occupations were varied. He was at different times engaged in boating, stone quarrjdng and lime burning. From 1872 to 1884 he was employed by the Penn- sylvania Steel Company. Since the latter date he has lived retired from business. He has resided on the present location of Enhaut since 1846, a constant resident of Swatara township. He has served as school director of Enhaut since 1880. He is a Re- publican and is interested and active in politics. He has served as delegate for many years. He and his family are mem- bers of the United Brethren church, in which he has for the past fifteen years been steward and trustee. In 1880 he married Catherine, daughter of John Livingston. They have one son, Morris, of Steelton, em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company. John Livingston, the father of Mrs. Jacob and Mrs. John Livingston, married Sarah Ludwig. He was a weaver. Their children are : Catherine, wife of John Livingston ; Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas Hanger; Re- becca, wife of Jacob Livingston ; Mary, wife of William Davis ; Leah, widow of Charles Pazey. Jacob Livingston, son of John Livingston, Sr., was born in 1808, and married Mary Sheets, by whom he had two children: Lydia, wife of Christ. Gorman; and Susanna, wife of Michael Gross. His second wife was Susan Martin; they had two sons: Jacob, died at the age of nineteen years ; and Joseph, married a Miss Straw, and has a family. Matthias Livingston, son of John Livings- ton, Sr., was born in 1811, and married Elizabeth Eshelman ; their children were: Mary, wife of George Killheifer ; Catherine, wife of a Mr. Smith, living in the West ; 62 Elizabeth, wife of Harrison Stroup, both de- ceased; Joseph, enlisted in the defense of his country in 1861, served until the close of the war, was honorably discharged, and died on his way home ; Catherine, wife of Jacob Beinhauer, deceased, by whom she had three children : Jacob, Adam, and Cath- erine. Gardner, Adam Henry, treasurer of Steelton, was born January 6, 1835 ; son of Barnhart and Mary (Trostle) Gardner. His great-grandfather, Barnhart Gardner, with his wife, whose maiden name was Barbara Weidman, emigrated from Bremen, Ger- many, and settled in Lancaster county, Pa,, prior to the American Revolutionary war. Their children, all of whom settled along the Conewago and Berunding creeks, in the western part of York county, before the year 1800, were named as follows : Adam, Will- iam, Barnhart, Martin, Jacob, John, Christo- pher, George, and Margaret. William, the second of these children, was married and lived on the bank of Conewago creek, where he had a family of six children : John, Barn- hart, William, Adam, Sarah, and Margaret. Barnhart, the second of these, was born in 1794, died April 5, 1859, and is buried in Bender's Church cemetery, Adams county. He married Mary Trostle, daughter of George and Catherine Trostle, of near Gettysburg, Adams county. She was born June 27, 1 805, died May 4, 1886, and was buried,in Filey's Church cemetery, York county. Barnhart was a member of the Reformed church, and his wife Mary belonged to the Lutheran church. Their children were named : Frank- lin, born April 6, 1827, died January 6, 1833 ; William, born April 25, 1829, a farmer, mar- ried Margaretta Wilson, January 18, 1855, and resides near Satank, Garfield county, Colo., with his wife and children, Ella, Flor- ence, and Emma ; George Washington, a wheelwright by occupation, born September 11, 1831, died July 13, 1861, married Sarah Wilson, of Illinois, and settled in Kansas, where he died, leaving one child, Emma; John T., born March 27, 1833, a farmer, near Toulon, 111, married Philura Bliss, and had three children, Edith, Alice, and George; Adam Henry ; Mary Jane, born January 2, 1837, married Michael W. Coover, a farmer of York county. Pa., January 18, 1855, and has eight children : William, Annie, Ella, Laura, Daniel, Sallie, Carrie, and Emma ; Lydia Ann, born March 2, 1S39, married 992 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Edward Arnold, of Dillsburg, York county, September. 18, 1857, and have three children, Alice, Kate, and Emma; Sarah Elizabeth, born February 5, 1841, married John H. Gluck, of Lehmasters, Franklin county, Pa., and have two children deceased, Leila and Charles Nisley ; Daniel Barnhart, born July 20, 1850, died September 13, 1880, married Emma Davis, of Ashtabula, Ohio, and settled in Greenleaf, Kan., where his widow subse- quently married W. F. Mudgett. Adam Henry Gardner was married, May 23, .1867, by the Rev. William Raber, at Me- chanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa., to Fannie C. Smith, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Campbell) Smith. He resided for some time at Eberly's Mills, and on Novem- ber 12, 1875, removed to Steelton, Dauphin county, where he accepted employment with the Pennsylvania Steel Company as store- house clerk, which position he still holds. When the borough of Steelton was incor- porated in 1880 Mr. Gardner was elected bor- ough treasurer, and has continued to fill this important and responsible position ever since. He cast his first presidential vote for John C. Fremont, and has ever since been an ardent Republican. He is a. member of the Royal Arcanum, Steelton Council, No. 933, and Past Regents Association of Penn- sylvania. He has been a member of the United. Brethren church since 18G0. His children are: John Comfort, who died when seventeen months old; Emma Elizabeth, ( leorge Smith, Harry Daniel, Annie Laurie, and Percival Jacob. mandery, No. 393. He was married, in 1883, to Miss Carrie McClellan, daughter of John Snavely, of Steelton. They have two children, Eva May and Russell H. Mr. Dif- fenderfer and his family are members of the United Brethren church. Diffenderfer, Jonah G, burgess of Steel- ton and superintendent of the finishing and shipping department of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Marietta, Lan- caster county, Pa., October 24, 1859. He is # a son of William and Annie (Gelsbaugh) ' Diffenderfer, now of Highspire, Dauphin county. His youth was spent in York county, where iie received a common school education. He learned carpentry, and worked at it for five years. In 1880 he came to Steelton, and entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, in the rail de- partment, and in 1890 ho was appointed to bis present position. Mr. Diffenderfer is a Republican; in 1894 he was elected burgess of Steelton. He is a member of Steelton Lodge, No. 184, I. O. O. F.; of P. O. S. of A.; of Royal Arcanum, and of Steelton Com- Knisely, John P., grocer, was born in Shepberdstown, Cumberland county, Pa., August 14, 1866. He is a son of A. Y. and Annie B.(Grable) Knisely. Mr. A.Y. Knisely was born in York county, Pa., March 23, 1843. His parents were Peter and Matilda (Seitz) Knisely. He was reared in York and Cumberland counties, and was a farmer. He married Miss Annie B. Grable in 1865. He located in Maryland, and removed to Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, and afterwards to Steelton. He was in mercan- tile business, but relinquished it in 1895, and has since been in the fire insurance and the building and loan business. He served for two terms in the borough council of Steel- ton, having been elected on the People's ticket. In 1861 he enlisted, and served three years and nine months. He is past commanderof Lascomb Post, No. 351, G. A. R. lie also belongs to the Knights of Malta, the I. O. O. F., and the Royal Arcanum. He lias five children : John P.; Elsie M., wife of Isaac Lehman, of Virginia; Annie U, wife of Thomas Keim, of Steelton ; Edith L., wife of Melvin C. Conklin, of Steelton ; and Jen- nie S. Mr. Knisely is a member of the United Brethren church, and secretary of its board of trustees. John P. Knisely attended the Steelton public schools, and wasgradua'ed from them in LSS4. In the same year he engaged with his father in the clothing and gentlemen's furnishing business, in which he continued until 1892, when he purchased his present grocery business, established by his fattier in 1890. Mr. Knisely is a Republican. He belongs to the Knights of Malta. He was married, in 1888, to Miss Minnie, daughter of Rev. Lewis Peters, deceased, of Steelton. They have three children : Edna M., H. Lloyd, and Lester P. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, in which he is prominent. He is superintend- ent of the Sunday-school, church organist, and president of the Christian Endeavor Union. Mr. Knisely is chairman of the " Good Citizenship Association," of Steelton. bAUPHIN COUNTY. 993 Morris, Milton K., master mechanic, Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Chester county, Pa., November 19, 1842. He is a son of William and Eleanor (Fletcher) Morris, natives of Chester county. William Morris was a locomotive engineer and after- wards road supervisor of the Harrisburg and Lancaster railroad. He removed to Harrisburg in 1853, and commenced hotel keeping. He was proprietor of the " White Swan," " Will- iam Tell," "Red Lion," and "Pennsylvania Avenue" hotels, at different periods. He died in Pittsburgh in 1875 while a delegate to the State convention of the A. 0. U. W. Milton K. Morris Avas eleven years old when his parents removed to Harrisburg. He was educated there in the public schools and the Harrisburg Academy. He learned the machinist's trade with W. 0. Hickok. He was employed by P. A. Moltz, of Will- iamsport, Pa., and afterwards purchased the business of Jacob Moltz, in Harrisburg, and conducted it for two years. In 1861 he en- listed in the three months' service, but was too young to be mustered in. In 1863 he en- listed in Capt. Asbury Awl's company. In 1S64 the Government sent him to Alexandria, Va., where he was employed for eighteen months as a machinist and locomotive engi- neer. He then worked in the navy yard at Washington, D. C, until the close of the war. He. was in the audience at Ford's Theater, in Washington, when President Lincoln was as- sassinated. After the close of the war Mr. Morris worked in the Altoona shops of the Pennsylvania railroad for several years. In 1870 he came to Steelton and entered the em- ploy of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, in which he has ever since continued, with the exception of a short time spent in the Paxton Rolling Mills. He served as foreman of the machine shops until April, 1892, when he was made master mechanic of the works. He is a member of Carthage Lodge, No. 104, K. of P.; Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, K. of M.; and of Steelton Conclave, I. 0. H. Mr. Morris is independent in politics. He was the Democratic nominee for burgess of Steel- ton in 1893, but was defeated. He was mar- ried, in 1865, to Miss Sallie A., daughter of John C. Linn, of Chester county, Pa. They have four children : John Finley, foreman for Pennsylvania Steel Company, married Fannie Norris, the)' have one child, Grace; M. Dewitt, Howard D., and Bessie. Mr. Morris and his family are members of the Presbyterian church. Good, Jacob, foreman of the boiler depart- ment of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., Octo- ber 22, 1842. His father died when he was quite young, and he removed with his mother to Dauphin county and located in Harrisburg, where he attended the public schools. He learned boiler making in the shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany, and was employed by that company for nine years. He was afterwards several years with Robert Tippett. In 1876 he was employed at Steelton by the Pennsylvania Steel Company as journeyman. In 1877 he was made foreman of the boiler department, which position he has held continuously since that time. In 1862 he enlisted in company D, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served nine months. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancel- lorsville. He re-enlisted in August, 1864, in company D, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served for five months as orderly to Gen. J. P. Slough. Mr. Good is a member of State Capital Lodge, No. 70, and Olivet Encamp- ment, No. 56, I. 0. 0. F.; of Phoenix Lodge, No. 59, K. of P., and of Baldwin Command- ery, No. 108, K. of M. In 1890 he helped to organize the Mechanics' and Helpers' Re- lief Association, and has since been its treas- urer. He has served as a member of the Good Will Fire Company, No. 7, of Harris- burg, for a number of years, and is now pres- ident of the Citizen Fire Company, of Steel- ton. He is past commander of Sergt. Sam- uel VV. Lascomb Post, No. 351, G. A. R; is an active Republican, and at present a borough councilman. Mr. Good was married, in 1864, to Miss Maggie E., daughter of George Pipes, of Har- risburg. They have four children: George E., roll-turner, of Steelton ; Mary Lizzie, wife of George H. Yestadt, of Sparrow's Point, Md.; Glenzora, wife of Oliver Weigle, of Steel- ton, and Lawrence J. Mr. and Mrs. Good are members of St. Paul's Baptist church, in which he is trustee, and superintendent of the Sunday-school. Mr. Good is also a member of the Y. M. C. A. Dougherty, John W., superintendent of the blast furnace department, Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Worcester, Mass., August 17, 1867. He is a son of James and Margaret (Geinham) Dougherty. 994 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA His parents removed to Pittsburgh in 1870, and in 1875 came to Steel ton. After gradu- ating from the Steelton high school he took a course at Ulrich's preparatory school and graduated from the mining and engineering department of Lehigh University in 1889. He learned the open hearth business, and in January, 1890, was made foreman of the open hearth department of the Pennsylva- nia Steel Company. In January, 1892, he became superintendent of the blast furnace department, which position he has since filled. He is a stockholder in the Harris- burg Trust Company. He is independent in politics. Mr. Dougherty was married, in 1893, to Miss Caroline, daughter of Patrick McNiff, of Harrisburg. Downs, John B., superintendent of the rail and blooming mills, Nos. 1 and 2, Penn- sylvania Steel Company, was born in Leeds, England, June 21, 1849. He is a son of Thomas and Sarah Downs. His youth was passed in England. In July, 1867, he came to America, intending to visit California for the benefit of his health. He stopped in Philadelphia, and worked one year at the Milldale Steel Works. In 1869 he came to Steelton, and was for eighteen months employed by the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany as helper at the forge hammer. He then returned to England, where he was con- nected with the Seaman & Martin furnace as heater. Coming again to America he had charge of the Seaman & Martin furnace at Joliet, 111., for about one year, after which he returned to Steelton, and took charge of No. 1 forging hammer. He was gradually pro- moted to thesuperintendency of different de- partments. He has held his present respon- sible position for the past ten years. Mr. Downs is a Republican, and is treasurer of the Fourth Ward Republican Club. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., of Harrisburg. He was married, De- cember 25, 1883, to Miss Amelia G, daugh- ter of Rev. Jacob Miller, of Wilmington, Del. They have two children, Nelson Mil- ler and Thomas Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Downs are members of St. Stephen's Episco- pal church, Harrisburg. Reynders, J. V. W., superintendent of the bridge and construction department, Penn- sylvania Steel Company, was born in Ho- boken, N. J., December 17, 1866. He is a son of John and Louise (Sellers) Reynders, and was educated at the Gymnasium at Wesel, German}'-, and at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., where he was graduated iu civil engineering. In 1886 he engaged with the Pittsburgh Bridge Company as designer and remained with the company two years. He was next employed at the Snead & Co. Iron Works, Louisville, Ky., and later by the Penn Bridge Company, Beaver Falls, Pa. After this he engaged as assistant on the con- struction of the Cairo bridge across the Ohio river, the St. Louis merchants' bridge across the Mississippi, and other important structures; being stationed at this period at the Union Bridge Company's Works, Buffalo, N. Y., and Athens, Pa., and at the Edgemoor Bridge Works, Wilmington, Del. In December, 1890, at the organization of the bridge and construction department of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, Steelton, he was appointed to the position of engineer and in the spring of 1891 was placed in charge of the department. Some of the notable structures erected by the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company under his supervision include the steel arch span across the Ni- agara, replacing the old railway suspension bridge ; a double track bridge across the har- bor of Duluth, Minn., including one of the heaviest draw spans in existence ; the Lake Roland elevated railway, running through the heart of Baltimore, and a bridge across the Norwalk river at South Norwalk, Conn., including the first four track draw span built in this country. Mr. Reynders was married, in 1894, to Miss Clare, daughter of Dr. S. T. Charlton, of Harrisburg. They have one child, J. V. W. Reynders, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Reynders are members of the Pine street Presbyterian church, Harrisburg. His politics are inde- pendent. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Engineers' Club, of Philadelphia, and the Harrisburg Club. McEntee, Thomas T, superintendent of the open hearth department, Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 28, 1861. He is a son of Peter and Catherine (Lynch) McEntee. The family removed from Lancaster county to Perry county, and in 1872 to Harris- burg, Dauphin county, Pa. Peter McEntee was a keeper in the blast furnace. He died in Steelton in 1879 ; his wife died in 1890. DA UPHIN COUNTY. 995 Thomas T. McEntee was twelve years of age when he came with his parents to Dauphin county. He attended "the public schools and made his beginning of work in the Minnick brickyard. In 1873 he came to Steelton,and was employed by the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company as a laborer in the open hearth department. He was gradu- ally promoted until he was made superin- tendent of that department in 1890. Mr. McEntee was married, in 1886, to Miss Mary, daughter of Simon Quinn, a native of Mary- land, and a resident of Steelton. They have three children : Bernard, Thomas, and Marie. Mr. McEntee is a stockholder in the Harris- burg Trust Company. His politics are Democratic. The family are members of St. James' Catholic church. Campbell, Harry Huse, general superin- tendent of the works of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Boston, Mass. His education, obtained in the Boston schools, was supplemented by a course in the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology, Boston ; from this celebrated school he received a de- gree in 1879. He came at once to Steelton, engaged with the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany, and has since that time been continu- ously in its employ. He has served in vari- ous capacities in the Bessemer and open hearth departments, and was in charge of the latter department for some time. From 1889 to 1893 he was assistant superintendent of the works ; he was then made general superintendent, which position he still holds. Mr. Campbell's rapid advancement to respon- sible positions can be accounted for only by taking into account his rare combination of qualities. Eminent mechanical, scientific and literary talents, coupled with industry, fidelity, ambition and enthusiasm in the cul- tivation and practical use of his endowments, have carried him safely and rapidly on in his remarkable career. The position ac- corded him by the great company he repre- sents is a certificate of his mechanical and scientific equipment. His standing as a writer is even more prominent. His scien- tific articles, especially those on metallurgical topics, find ready acceptance and speedy pub- lication in the leading journals of the country. His thesis on the "Open Hearth Process," read in August, 1893, in Chicago, at the meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engi- neers, of which he is a member, attracted world-wide attention, and gave him rank among the leading metallurgists of the age. Mr. Campbell is not merely a shop and book man, but is felt as a power in social circles. In politics he is a Republican. He has been a member of the borough council of Steelton since 1890, and president of that body since 1894. Calder, A. Russell, superintendent of the manufacture of special steel in the open hearth department, Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany, was born in Shippensburg, Pa., March 14, 1858. He is a son of Rev. James and Ellen C. (Winebrenner) Calder. He was brought up in Harrisburg and educated in the public schools ; he was graduated in the Pennsylvania State College in 1877, after which he took a post graduate course in science in the same institution. For five years he was foreman in the wheel depart- ment of the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company. In 1883 he came to Steelton and entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, Basic Bessemer department. In 1889 he was superintendent of the open hearth department. Since that year he has been superintendent of the manufacture of special steels. Mr. Calder is a stockholder in the Harrisburg Trust Company. His politics are Republican. He was married, in 1889, to Miss M. Alice, daughter of A. R. Hess, of Steelton. He is a trustee of the Free Will Baptist church, Fourth and State streets, Harrisburg, and a director of the Steelton Y. M. C. A. Mauk, Samuel T., undertaker and funeral director, Steelton, was born in Mechanics- burg, Cumberland county, Pa. He is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Humberg) Mauk, who are referred to in another place in this volume. His early life was spent under the paternal roof, and his education was re- ceived in the public schools of his native town and in the Business College of Harris- burg, Pa. He has been engaged in the busi- ness of undertaking since he left school, hav- ing received his first training from his father. He is also a graduate of the F. A. Solomon Embalming School, of Harrisburg, his certificate of proficienc}' bearing the date of July 28, 1891. He has also a di- ploma from the Clark School of Embalm- ing, Philadelphia, dated the same year. Early in 1895 Mr. Mauk established his business in Steelton. By strict personal at- tention to the requirements of his art, he has 996 BIO GRAPHICAL ENUYCL OPEDIA secured a patronage which would be credi- table to older houses. His establishment is tastefully fitted up and furnished with all needful modern appliances. He has in stock a full line of funeral furnishing goods, and is able to meet the various tastes and needs of his patrons, from the most ejaborate and costly outfittings to gratify the wealthy to the simplest supply for the slenderest purse. And withal, to rich and poor alike, are given the decorous, regardful and s\*m- pathetic services of the trained and efficient director, Mr. Mauk. He attends the Metho- dist Episcopal church, and is not married. Keller, Edward C, senior member of the firm of Keller & Mumtna, hardware mer- chants, Steeltou, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 1865. He is a son of Valen- tine and Catherine (Fox) Keller. Valentine Keller was born in Germany. He received his education and was married in his native country. He was a master mechanic. He came to America and settled at Harrisburg, where he spent his life and where he died in 1881. His wife, Catherine Fox, was also born in Germany and came with her hus- band to America. She resides in Harrisburg. Four of their nine children are living: William V., physician, Stony Point, N. Y.; Edward G; Louis E., a prominent manufac- turer, of New York City; and Dorothy. Edward C. Keller received his education in the schools and the Business College of Harrisburg, From early life he was in the hardware business as salesman with Keller & Son. In 1888 he became clerk in the hardware establishment of Dunkle & Sons, Steelton. One year later he was promoted to manager. The year following he became junioi partner in the firm, and two years later the present firm was constituted, of which he is senior partner. Mr. Keller is at present secretary of the Steelton Electric Light, Heat and Power Company. He is a Republican and has served three years as school director. Mr. Keller was married, in Harrisburg, Sep- tember 12, 1886, to Annie, daughter of the late William Buehler, one of the old settlers of Harrisburg. They have three children ; two died in infancy ; the surviving child is William D. He and his wife attend St. John's church. Mr. Keller belongs to Cap- ital City Castle, No. 40, K. of G. E.; to Sus- quehanna Tribe, No. 298, 1. 0. R. M., and to the I. 0. 0. F., of Steelton. Snavely, William J., cashier, Steelton National Bank, was born near Boiling Springs, Cumberland county, Pa., July 10, 1861. He is a son of John and Susan (Gish) Snavely. John Snavely was born in Bis- marck, Lebanon county, Pa., but had resided in Cumberland county some years before his son William J. was born. He was for the greater part of his life a farmer, but since 1875 has resided in Steelton. He has reached the age of seventy-three ; Mrs. Snavely, who was a native of Hummelstown, Dauphin county, is seventy-one years old. They had eleven children, of whom nine are living : Catherine, wife of Samuel Plouse, Camp- bellstown, Pa.; Matilda, wife of Arthur Young, Philadelphia, Pa.; Lera-Belle, wife of Joseph B. Hummel, Steelton, Pa.; John H., dentist, Steelton ; William J.; Carrie, wife of Jonah B. Diffenderfer, referred to elsewhere in this volume ; Bertha G., Minnie B., and Ora A. One child died in infancy ; George W. enlisted in company A, Twen- tieth Pennsylvania cavalry, and died in Andersonville prison. William J. Snavely, when but a child, left his native county with his parents, who located in Hockersville ; five years later they removed to Hummelstown, and five years after that to Manheim, Pa., where he remained until 1884. He was educated in the public schools of Hummelstown and Manheim. In June, 1884, he removed to Lincoln, Pa., and was cashier of the Lincoln National Bank until December, 1886. He then came to Steelton, and has since that date been cashier of the Steelton National Bank, efficiently performing the duties of that position. He has been secretary and treasurer of the Middletown, Highspire and Steelton Street Railway Company since its organization. Mr. Snavely is a Republi- can, but votes for men rather than for party. He has served two years as school director of Steelton. He was married, in Duncan- non, Pa., August 1, 1889, to Miss Carrie J., daughter of Hugh and Ellen (Lightner) Wilson, of Landisburg, Perry county. They have no children. At the age of twelve Mr. Snaveh' began to fight the battles of life for himself. The important positions he has filled have been won by [his own in- defatigable exertions. Wilt, Harry, furniture dealer and funeral director, was born in Fairview township, Cumberland county, Pa., January 2, 1854. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 991 He is a son of William and Sarah (Smith) Wilt. His father now resides in New Cum- berland, Cumberland county; his mother died August 7, 1882. Up to the age of twelve years he spent his life at home, receiving the advantages of .a good public school education in his native township. In 1870 he began a three years' apprenticeship at cabinet making, in Blaine, Perry county, after which, in 1873, he went to Manchester, York county, and worked at his trade two years as journeyman. In 1875 he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business on his own account, at New Cumberland, Pa.; lie carried on the business successfully at that place for eight years. Since March, 1888, he has been a continuous resident of Steelton, and is one of the enterprising and successful business men of the place. Mr. Wilt was married, in York county, Pa., De- cember 24, 1874, to Lydia A., daughter of Michael Gross, born in Manchester, York county. They have had seven children, all sons, one of whom, Samuel, died in in- fancy. The living children are: Pussell G., Lee G., Robert G., Harry, Chester, and Frank. Mr. Wilt is an active member of the Hepta- sophs, and of the Independent Order of Red Men. His politics are Republican. He at- tends St. John's Lutheran church. Peters, D. Augustus, pharmacist, Steel- ton, Pa., was born in Florin, Lancaster county, Pa., August 27, 1865. He is a son of Rev. Lewis and Cassadella (Ranck) Peters. Rev. Lewis Peters spent his early life in the ministry of the United Brethren church. He died at New Holland, Lancaster county, March 8, 1893. His remains are interred in Baldwin cemetery, Steelton. His wife survives, residing in Steelton. Their three children are all living : Dr. Jacob M. Peters, referred to else- where in this volume ; D. Augustus ; and Minnie A., wife of John P. Knisely, a prom- inent grocer of Steelton, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. D. Au- gustus Peters being the son of a minister, his early life was of necessity migratory. Most of his primary education was obtained in the public schools of Harrisburg, Pa. Lie sub- sequently pursued a course of study in the Lebanon Valley College. In 1888 he went to Lancaster, where for three years he was clerk in the drug store of John F. Long's Sons. In 1886 he entered the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and was graduated with the class of 1887. In May of the same year he opened a pharmacy in Steelton, and has since resided continuously in that borough, ranking to-day among the leading and successful business men of the commu- nity. He was married, in Harrisburg, Oc- tober 4, 1887, to Nora L., daughter of Joseph G. and Eva Wharton, of Harrisburg. They have two children, Eva Luella and Howard Lewis. Mr. Peters belongs to Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, I. 0. 0. F., Harris- burg; Baldwin Commandery, No. 108, K. of M., Steelton ; and Moro Castle, No. 163, K. of G. E. He is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Peters attend the United Brethren church. Smith, Frederick E., the genial proprietor of the Central Hotel, the leading hotel of Steelton, was born in Blina, South Wales, G. B., February 5, 1868. He is a son of Henry and Emma (Hilliard) Smith. Henry Smith was born and educated in Great Brit- ain. He came to America after his marriage and settled at Harrisburg. He was connected with the Lochiel rolling mill for eight years, and from 1875 until his death, February 1, 1894, was continuously in the service of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, at Steelton. He was a thoroughly practical mechanic and an honorable, upright man, who enjoyed the esteem and good will of all who knew him. His memory will long be cherished. His wife survives, residing in Steelton. Nine of their ten children are living : John, who re- sides in his native land; Mary A., wife of Luke Butt, of Columbia, Pa.; Henry 0., of Steelton ; Julia, wife of John Butt, of Leba- non, Pa.; Emily, wife of 0. C. Nace, of Har- risburg; Rhoda, wife of John F. Bogner, of Steelton; Alfred, of Columbia, Pa.; Frede- rick E., and Bella, in Steelton, teacher in the public schools. Frederick E. Smith, at the age of fifteen months was brought by his parents to Amer- ica. He lived with them in Harrisburg until April, 1877; since that date he has been a continuous resident of Steelton. He was educated in the public schools of Harris- burg and Steelton. He was subsequently in the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany, at Steelton, for seven years. At the expiration of that time he became proprietor of the Central Hotel. He has since continued to conduct it with success. Mr. Smith has recently built a large addition to his hotel, and has refurnished it throughout, making it one of the most comfortable hostelries in Dauphin county. His generous provision 998 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for the wants of the inner and outer man are not surpassed by many more pretentious houses. Mr. Smith was married, in Harris- burg, to Olive Alleman, daughter of S. S. and Mary A . Handshoe. They have had three chil- dren : Lyle A., died at the age of eight years ; Floyd L., accidentally killed by the electric street cars in front of his father's residence ; and Hazel L., the only living child. He is a Republican and attends the Methodist church. Benton, Rev. Gilbert Liguori, the be- loved rector of St. James' church, Steelton, Pa., was born in Newry, Blajr county, Pa., December 10, 1857. He is a son of Frank H. and Elizabeth (Christy) Benton. In 1867 he removed with his parents to Renovo, Clinton county, Pa., and obtained his ele- mentary education in the public schools of that town. He subsequently attended St. Vincent's College, near Latrobe, Pa., and after completing a thorough collegiate course in that institution, he entered St. Bona- venture Seminary, Allegany, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., where he took his philosoph- ical and theological courses. On. December 21, 1882, he received the "minor orders" in the Cathedral at Buffalo, N. Y. He was or- dained to the- sub-deaconship December 23, 1882, at the Seminary of our Lady of Angels, Suspension Bridge, Niagara county, N. Y., and to the deaconship, December 24, 1882, at the Cathedral, in the city of Buffalo, N. Y., by the Right Rev. Stephen V. Ryan, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, N. Y., and continued his studies at the above named seminary until January 24, 1883. On this date he was ordained to the priesthood in St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Harrisburg, Pa., by the Right Rev. J. F. Shanahan, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. On February 3, 1883, he was appointed to the assistant rectorship of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, at Mount Carmel, Pa. A little over four months later, June 22, 1883, he was ap- pointed assistant rector of the Pro-Cathedral at Harrisburg. November 1, 1883, he was removed to Sylvan Heights Seminary, and was professor of Sacred Liturgy there until July 8, 1884 ; he was then re-appointed to the assistant rectorship of the Pro-Cathedral at Harrisburg. He remained in Harrisburg until October 1, 1887, when he was appointed to the rectorship of St. James'.church, Steel- ton, his present charge. Newcomer, Samuel S., merchant tailor, Steelton, Pa., was born in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa., November 9, 1861. He is a son of John and Lucy (Shun) New- comer. John Newcomer was born near Fairview, Pa,, May 13, 1833. He is a car- penter, and has spent his life in Cumber- land county ; he is still an honored resident of Mechanicsburg. His wife died at Me- chanicsburg, March 25, 1895. Of their seven children, three are now living: Samuel S., Frank, of Steelton, and Annie, wife of Ira Ryder, of Mechanicsburg. Samuel S. Newcomer spent his boyhood at Mechanicsburg, and was educated in the public schools of that place. Leaving school he came to Harrisburg and served an ap- prenticeship, at tailoring. He afterwards worked at his trade as a journeyman, first in Harrisburg and later in Pottsville and in New York. He located in Steelton on Jan- uary 15, 1889, and engaged in business for himself. He has since been a continuous resident of this borough, and has built up a large and rapidly increasing trade. Mr. Newcomer was married, in Steelton, Janu- ary 10, 1889, to Phoebe M., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Eckert, born in Elizabeth town, Lancaster county, Pa., and at the date of her marriage a resident of Steelton. They have one child, Ruth Antoinette, born July 31, 1893. Mr. Newcomer is a member in good standing of Steelton Lodge, No. 184, I. 0. 0. F.; of Washington Camp, No. 164, P. 0. S. of A., Mechanicsburg ; of Moro Castle, No. 163, K. of G. E., Steelton. He is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Newcomer attend St. John's Evan- gelical church, of Steelton. Soulliard, John H, was born in Ches- ter county, Pa., June 10, 1852. He is a son of Lewis and Louisa (Fraulinger) Soulliard. Lewis Soulliard was born in France, Jan- uary 1, 1815. He came to this country in 1850, located at a place in Chester county, and then returned to France for his family. He is a forgeman, and has followed that vo- cation from boyhood. He was married, in France, to Louisa Fraulinger. They have twelve children, six of whom were born in France, and six in America ; nine are living : Louis ; George ; Joseph ; Frederick ; John H.; Sybilla, wife of Fred. Stauter, of Altoona, Pa.; James, of Chicago ; Charles, and Rev. Aaron. The children deceased are : Louisa, wife of Aaron Stine, died November, 1868, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 999 aged thirty years ; Kate, and Frances. In making his several trips Mr. Soulliard was seventy-two weeks onthe water. Heis ingood health, at the age of eighty-one, and resides in Lebanon, Pa. His wife died in May, 1888, aged seventy-two. She was a faithful mother and a devout Christian, a member of the Lutheran church. John H. Soulliard was brought when a child to Lebanon county, where he received a limited education in the public schools. He learned house painting, and worked at that trade for eight years. He afterwards worked at butchering with Mr. Reily Ring- ler, at Lebanon, for one year, after which he found employment at Middletown, Pa. Since 1872 Mr. Soulliard has been employed at the Pennsylvania Steel Works. He was made runner boy, and held that position for sixteen years. Subsequently he was em- ployed in other capacities, and was at last promoted to the Bessemer department. He is also auctioneer, and is occasionally em- ployed in that capacity. Mr. Soulliard was married, November 5, 1872, to Miss Eva Hartig, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Stroval) Hartig. They have eight children : John M., married Miss Lydia Smith ; Louisa, Adam ; Fred, and Daniel, twins ; Sarah and William, twins; and Charles. Mr. Soulliard is a member of several Steelton societies. His politics are Republican. The family are members of the Roman Catholic church. Mrs. Soulliard was born November 23, 1855, in Lancaster county. Her father, Christian Hartig, was born in Germany, and came to this country when a boy. He was killed, July 5, 1872, by being struck by a fast train while he was walking on the railroad track. His age was forty-two years. His wife, Barbara Stroval, was also a native of Germany. She resides at Highland, Dau- phin county ; her age is sixty-three. Five of their eight children are living: Eva, Mrs. Soulliard; Adam, John, Frederick, and Maggie, Mrs. Isaac Houck. Their deceased children are : Louisa, wife of Daniel Day- lor; Christian, and Mary. The grandpar- ents were both natives of Germany ; the grandmother died in her native land. Chris- tian, the grandfather, served in the revolu- tionary war in Germany. He came to this country in early life, and had been in the hotel business in his native land prior to coining to America, but sold out when his wife died. He settled here, in Lancaster county, with his daughter, Eva Fohlinger. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church, and died at an advanced age. Fisher, Charles Frederick William, Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Siaux, Ger- many, September 25, 1835. He is a son of Christian and Lora (Miller) Fisher. His paternal grandfather was engaged in the grocery business and his maternal grand- father was a farmer. Christian Fisher, father of Charles F. W., was born in Ras- shan, Germany. He was a stonemason. His wife, Lora Miller, was a native of Albro, Germany. Of their family of seven chil- dren, two are living, Ernest and Charles F. W. Their deceased children are: Caroline, Rosanna, Minnie, and two who died in in- fancy. Christian Fisher died in March, 1841, aged fifty-four; his wife died in Jul}', 1862, aged sixty-five. They were both members of the Lutheran church. Charles Frederick W. Fisher received a limited education in Ids native country, his school days having been shortened by his yielding to an inclination to learn a trade. He chose that of a miller and followed that occupation for forty years. Mr. Fisher came with his fam- ily to the United States in 1882, and was employed at his trade in various places. In 1887 he came to Harrisburg, Pa., where he was employed for nine years in the flour mill of John Hoffer. Mr. Fisher bought the farm lately owned by Mr. Cassel and known as Cassel's tannery, in Swatara town- ship, to which he removed, and where he now resides, engaged in farming. He was married, February 5, 1865, to Miss Amelia, daughter of Colonel and Julia (Bottgar) Shoeman, natives of Saxenburg, Germany. They have had seven children, of whom five are living: Frederick; Helena, wife of George Kishman ; Sidonia, Charles, and Mary. Their deceased children are: Paul, died March 7, 1887, aged nineteen; Eliza- beth, died in infancy. Mrs. Fisher was born August 3, 1835. Her parents were both born in Saxenburg; her father was a miller. They had six children, of whom five are living : Emilia; Nathalie; Charles; Amelia, wife of Mr. Fisher; Moritz, and Earnest. Graf, a step-brother of Mrs. Fisher, came to America before 1882 and has not been heard from since. Any in- formation concerning him would be gladly 1000 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA received. Mrs. Fisher's father died at the age of thirty-five years, and her mother at the age of seventy-eight. resides in Lebanon county. Mr. Kuntz is a Democrat. He is a member of the German Baptist church. Kuntz, John B., farmer, Hummelstown, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., February 28, 1838. He is a son of Jacob and Eliza- beth (Bordlemay) Kuntz. Wen del Bordle- may, his maternal grandfather, was a native of Germany. He had a family of seven chil- dren, all now deceased : Henry, died in 1886 ; David, died in 1890 ; Jacob, deceased ; John ; Catherine, wife of Henry Gerberich, deceased ; Sarah, wife of a Mr. Bordlemay, and Eliza- beth, Mrs. Kuntz, who was born in Lebanon county. Her husband, Jacob Kuntz, was born in Dauphin county, and was a shoe- maker. They had these children: Cathe- rine, wife of Samuel Reed ; Sarah, wife of Daniel Kline ; John B. Mr. Jacob Kuntz was a Democrat. He was a member of the Baptist, and his wife of the Lutheran church. Mr. Kuntz died in February, 1880, aged seventy-four. Mrs. Kuntz died in Septem- ber, 1884, aged sixty-two ; both died in Dau- phin county. John B. Kuntz received his education in the public schools of Dauphin county. At the end of his school days he was engaged as a hired hand at farming for about ten years. In 1860 he took his father's farm in East Hanover township, and cultivated it on his own account for eight years. He was then for two years on the farm of John Keim, from which he removed to West Hanover township, to the land of John Lenkers, which he occupied for a year. In 1872 Mr. Kuntz removed to the farm of John Backstow, in the same township, which he cultivated for twelve years. In 1882 he bought the farm formerly owned by John Eshelman, to which he removed two years later, and which since that date he has been engaged in tilling. John B. Kuntz was mar- ried, in Derry township, March 1, 1859, to Susan, daughter of Isaac Failor. They have four children : Clara, wife of Daniel Saulbach ; Sarah, wife of William Demmy ; Laura, wife of John Gingerich , and William. Mrs. Kuntz was born in 1840. Her parents were both natives of Lebanon county, and were farmers. Their children are: John; William; Susan, wife of John B. Kuntz ; Sarah, wife of a Mr. Long ; Isabella, wife of John William Rine. Mr. Isaac Light died in January, 1882, aged seventy-four. Mrs. Light survives him, and Flowers, Thomas, was born in Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa., May 5, 1830. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Davis) Flowers. Henry Thomas was born in Berks county, Pa., and was a farmer. His wife was Catherine Davis, and was born in Lan- caster county, Pa. They had twelve chil- dren, six of whom are living : John ; Henry ; Catherine, wife of Jacob Lehman; Jacob, Thomas, and Christian. Their deceased children are : Marian, died aged seventy-six ; Fannie, deceased, was the wife of Daniel Messerman ; Henrietta ; and three who died in infancy. Mr. Henry Flowers died in July, 1856, aged seventy-five years; his wife died in 1847, at the age of fifty-five. They were members of the Catholic church. Both died in Lebanon county. Thomas Flowers was educated partly in Lancaster and partly in Lebanon county ; but his school advantages were limited. He left school young, and until he was eighteen years old was engaged in chopping wood at the Clearbrook furnace for Mr. Coleman, after which he was for three years engaged in farming. At the age of twenty-one he left Lebanon county and came to Dauphin county, where he continued farming. After his marriage Mr. Flowers farmed for some time in Conewago township, and then bought a small farm near Campbellstown, Lebanon county, on which he lived for twelve years. Then for seven years he was engaged in farming at Chambers Hill, Swatara town- ship ; thence he removed to Stoverdale, where he lived retired for seven years. In 1896 he purchased the large farm lately owned by J. Allwine, in Swatara township, where he has resumed the active life of the farmer. Thomas Flowers was married, at Hershey's church, August 15, 1855, to Miss Leah, daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Minich) Shoop. Their children are : Meno, and Leah, wife of Henry P. Etmoyer. Mrs. Flowers was born April 6, 1832. Her parents were natives of Dauphin county, and were farmers. Three of their seven children are living: Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Crum, deceased; Leah, Mrs. Flowers; and Samuel. Their deceased children are : Polly, died April 28, 1894, aged seventy-three ; Barbara, died February 2, 1854, aged twenty-three. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1001 Mr. Shoop, the father of Mrs. Flowers, died October 23, 1872, aged seventy-six years ; and Mrs Shoop died November 18, 1876, at the age of eighty ; both died in Dauphin county. Rutherford, W. F., was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 7, 1839. He is a son of Abner and Ann (Espy) Rutherford. Thomas Rutherford, the ancestor of the Rutherford family in America, wasborn in Cookton, county Tyrone, Ireland, January 24, 1707. He was a farmer and came to the United States in 1728, landing at Philadelphia. He was married, September 7, 1730, to Miss Jane, daughter of John and Agnes Murdoch. They had twelve children : Agnes, died in 1735, aged four years ; Elea- nor, died aged sixty-four, was first the wife of William Wilson, who died ; her second husband was John Davidson ; Jane, who was the wife of Thomas Mays, and went to North Carolina, where both died ; John ; Thomas, died in infancy, in 1739 ; Agnes, died in 1813, aged seventy- three, was the wife of a Mr. Dunlap, who died, and she was again mar- ried, to William Gray ; a second Thomas, was killed by the falling of a tree, January 8, 1760, when he was sixteen years old ; Mary, went to North Carolina, where she died ; Elizabeth, died October, 1745, in her infancy; James, died March 6, 1809, aged sixty-one ; Samuel, died May 2, 1785, aged thirty-five, was a soldier in the Revolution ; Elizabeth was married three times, first to Patrick Gal- loway, secondly, to Patrick Harbison, and thirdly, to Thomas Archibald, with whom she went South, where both died. John Rutherford, son of Thomas, and great-grandfather of W. F. Rutherford, was born in Donegal township, Lancaster county, Pa., February 16, 1737; son of Thomas and Jane (Murdoch) Rutherford, both natives of Ireland. He was educated in the schools of his native township, and was a farmer He was married, February 4, 1762, to Miss Mar- garet Park, by whom he had seven children : Jane, died February 28, 1807, aged forty-three years, wife of Samuel Hutchinson ; Martha, died August 27, 1849, aged eighty-four, was the wife of Capt. James Collier, a soldier of the Revolution; Thomas, died October 15, 1793, aged twenty-five; Samuel, died No- vember 26, 1833, aged sixty-four; Mary, died August 17, 1863, aged ninety-one, was the wife of Robert Gray, a soldier of the Revolu- tion ; John, died May 1, 1832, aged fifty-eight ; and William. Mr. Rutherford besides being a farmer was also in public life, having held office in 1776-77. In later years he fought against the Indians. He died October 1, 1804, aged sixty-seven. Margaret, his wife, died January 18, 1810, aged .seventy-three years. Both were members of the Paxtang Presbyterian church, and both are buried there. William Rutherford, son of John and grandfather of W. F. Rutherford, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Au- gust 4, 1776, and was educated in the old Paxtang school house, under the instruction of Master Allen. He was a farmer. He was in the militia, and filled all offices from lieutenant to that of colonel. In 1816 he was chosen one of the directors of the poor of Dauphin county. He was also a member of the Legislature from 1819 to 1821, and again from 1829 to 1831. Mr. William Rutherford was married, March 17, 1801, to Miss Sarah, daughter of William and Martha (Renick) Swan. They had ten children, of whom the only one now living is Dr. Hiram Rutherford, of Oakland, 111. Their de- ceased children are: John P., died May 12, 1871, aged sixty-nine years ; Martha, October 20, 1851, aged forty-seven ; Will- iam W., March 13, 1873, aged sixty-seven ; Margaret, June 7, 1889, aged eighty; Sam- uel, March 26, 1872, aged sixty-one ; Sarah, March 28, 1873, aged sixty, was the wife of Daniel Kendig; Abner; Mary, died April 14, 1818, aged ten months; Cyrus, killed by the limb of a tree falling on his head, March 30, 1850, aged thirty years. Mr. William Rutherford died January 17, 1850, aged seventy-three. His son, Abner Rutherford, father of W. F. Rutherford, was born in Dauphin county, March 31, 1814. He was educated in Swa- tara township, and principally at the old school house at the Paxtang church. He was a farmer. He was married, February 28, 1839, to Miss Ann Espy, born in Dauphin county, August 13,1812; daughter of Will- iam and Susan (Gray) Espy. They were married by the Rev. James Sharon, who also baptized them in their infancy. They had nine children, three of whom are living: William F., Susan E., and Ada Byron, wife of Spencer F. Barber. Their deceased chil- dren are : John M., died May 24, 1869, aged twenty-eight; Susan E., May 5, 1846, aged two years and seven months ; Sarah A., De- cember 21, 1883, aged thirty-eight, was the 1002 BIO GRA PHICAL ENCYCL OPEDIA wife of Dr. A. C. Renninger, also deceased ; Abner, January 10, 1855, aged seven years; Alice A., August 26, 1850, aged one year. Abner Rutherford was engaged in farming at Rutherford station, near Harrisburg, until 1868, when be retired. In 1835 Mr. Ruth- erford was elected captain of the Tenth com- pany, Ninety-eighth regiment, Pennsylva- nia militia. He was one of the founders of the State Agricultural Society. He filled various offices in the township. Mr. Ruther- ford was formerly a Whig, but became a Republican when that party was organized. He was for many years president of the Hummelstown Bank, and held that position at the time of his death. He was all his life a member of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. His death occurred September 2, 1890, at the age of seventy-six. His wife is still living and is in good health at the ad- vanced age of eighty-four. She is a consist- ent member of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. The mother of William F. Ruth- erford was descended from the Espy family. Its first American ancestor, George Espy, was born in Ireland and died in 1761. He came to America in 1729, and settled in Derry township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. He was married in Ireland to Miss Jane Taylor. They had these children : John, born in 1716 ; Josiah, born L718 ; William, died in August, 1761, aged forty- one years ; Mary, born in the north of Ire- land in 1722, wife of John Woods; Jane and Elizabeth, twins, born in 1725 ; Elizabeth was the wife of James Forster; James, born in 1727, died in 1787 ; David, died in June, 1795, in Bedford, Pa., was a prominent law- yer; George, born in 1732, and Anne, born in 1736, wife of William Crane. Josiah Espy, son of George, and maternal great-great-grandfather of W. F. Rutherford, was born in the north of Ireland in 1718, and came with his parents from Ireland in 1729. They located in Hanover, Lancaster county, now Lebanon county, where Josiah died in 1762, aged forty-four years. He was twice married, first to Miss Buell and after- wards to Miss Elizabeth Crane. There is no account of the separate issue of these marriages, but by both there were these children: Josiah; Susan, wife of John Pat- ton ; Mary, died in 1818, aged seventy-three, was the wife of James McClure ; Martha, born in 1747, wife of Capt. Lazarus Stew- art; George, died in April, 1814, in Luzerne county ; Priscilla, born in 1753 ; Robert, in 1755, and Samuel, in 1757. Josiah Espy (2), maternal great-grand- father of W. F. Rutherford, was born March 10, 1742, in Hanover, then Lancaster, now Lebanon county, Pa., where, he was reared and educated. His chief occupation was farming, at which he spent most of his life in Dauphin county, Mr. Espy was married, July 8, 1769, to Miss Ann, daughter of Will- iam and Margaret Kirkpatrick. They had these children : Margaret, died September 4, 1851, was the wife of Samuel Elder; Priscilla, died September 29, 1845, wife of Robert McClure ; Josiah, died April 13, 1811 ; William ; James Snodgrass, died September 21, 1872, in Harrisburg, where he was one of the leading merchants ; Dr. John E., died April 26, 1831, at Harrisburg, where be was a prominent physician. William Espy, maternal grandfather of W. F. Rutherford, was born June 2, 1776, was educated in the schools of Paxtang and was a farmer. He was married, June 2, 1807, to Miss Susanna, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Forster) Gray, Rev. James R. Sharon officiating. They had three chil- dren, of whom two are living : Elizabeth G., wife of Samuel Sharp, deceased, and Ann Josiah, born December 22, 1809, died August 12, 1891, aged eighty-two years. Mr. Espy retired in 1843 and removed to Harrisburg, where he died July 28, 1850, aged seventy- four. His wife died July 10, 1854, aged seventy-two years. Both were members of the Presbyterian church. W. F. Rutherford received his primary education in the schools of Swatara town- ship, and afterwards attended the Mt. Joy Academy, Lancaster county, for five years. He subsequently engaged in farm- ing, on the place on which he now lives. In 1860 he taught school for one year. Mr. Rutherford was married, in Swatara town- ship, December 30, 1862, to Miss Adeline M., daughter of John B. and Keziah (Park) Rutherford, Rev. A. D. Mitchell performing the ceremony. Of their nine children seven are living : Annie E., Richard, Jane D., Adeline M., Marshall, Keziah P., and Don- ald. Their deceased children are : Flor- ence, died in 1864, an infant, and Helen P., died August 29, 1889, aged twenty-three years. Mr. Rutherford is a Republican and in 1864 was elected school director, and served three years. He has also served as DAUPSIN COUNT?. 1003 assessor. He has been connected with the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society for about thirty years and has been its treasurer for the past three years. He is a member of the Paxtang Presbyterian church and is secretary of the board of trustees of that church. Mrs. William F. Rutherford was born March 22, 1839. Her father, John B. Rutherford, was born in Dauphin county and was a farmer by occupation. He was married, March 19, 1833, by Rev. James Latta, to Miss Keziah Park, .daughter of Col. James and Mary Park, and cele- brated their golden wedding March 19, 1883. Their family of eight children are all living, and are as follows : Mary L., wife of James McClure ; Eliza Jane, wife of Rev. Samuel Dickey ; Adeline, Mrs. Rutherford ; Samuel P., married to Eliza R. Bunn ; John Q. A., married to Margaret B. Elder; Francis W, married to Eleanor Elder; Keziah V., and Marion Gertrude, wife of S. Ralston Dickey. Mr. Rutherford spent his active life in farming, from which he retired a few years before his death. The Whig party elected him to the Pennsylvania House of Repre- sentatives, in which he served from 1845 to 1849. By the Republican party he was elected in later time to the State Senate, and served three years with distinguished ability. He was treasurer of the Pennsyl- vania State Agricultural Society for twenty- five years. He also held various township offices. Mr. Rutherford was a ruling elder in Paxtang church for about fifty years. He died October 10, 1892, aged eighty-six years. His wife was born in Parksburg, Chester county, October 28, 1810, and died July 23, 1885, aged seventy-four years. Riegel, Samuel, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., July 15, 1842 ; son of Jacob and Matilda (Hummel) Riegel. His paternal grandparents were natives of Pennsylvania. The grandfather's occupation was hat manu- facturer. On the maternal side the grand- parents were Susan and John Hummel. Jacob- Riegel, father of Samuel Riegel, was born in Dauphin county on May 6, 1810, and died October 22, 1883, aged seventy-three years, five months and sixteen days. He was educated in the schools of the county and was for forty years a blacksmith, but late in life engaged in farming in South Hanover town- ship. He was married to Miss Matilda, daughter of John and Susan Hummel, also a native of Dauphin county. They had ten children, six of whom are living: Catherine, wife of John M. Lowe ; Mary, wife of Jacob Dimler ; Samuel, William, Jacob, and David. Their deceased children are: Silas, died No- vember 5, 1853, aged six years and nine days; John, died October 8, 1853, aged three years and eighteen days ; Caroline Ida, died June 16, 1869, aged five years and eight months, and one that died in infancy, Elizabeth Riegel, died 1860, aged six months and twenty-two days. Jacob Riegel was a Democrat and held various offices ; he was twice elected tax col- lector and inspector in Lower Paxton and South Hanover townships; in the same townships he had the rank of captain of militia. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riegel were members of the Lutheran church. He died October 22, 1883, aged seventy-three years; Mrs. Riegel died August 1, 1880, aged sixty- one years, eleven months and twenty-three days. Samuel Riegel received his education in the schools of Lower Paxton and South Han- over townships and worked with his father until he was' twenty-one. He enlisted Feb- ruary 6, 1865, in company C, One Hundred and Ninety-second regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, for one year's service and was discharged August 24, 1865, the war having ended. From this time for two years he con- tinued farming. In 1868 he took up car- pentry, at which he worked for three years. He was then for five years in the service of the Reading Railroad Company, and since 1872 has been engaged in farming. While in the army Mr. Riegel learned the business of auctioneering, which he has followed for the past twenty years in connection with farming. He is a member of James Hender- son Post, No. 443, G. A. R., Hummelstown, Pa. Mr. Riegel was married, April 7, 1863, to Miss Sarah, daughter of George Washing- ton and Catherine Cassel. They have had seven children, of whom two are living: Emma L., born April 6, 1867, wife of Harry Snyder; Harry A., born December 14, 1877. Their deceased children are : John W., born July 19, 1864, was killed on the railroad March 2, 1888 ; Mary E., born November 6, 1865, died January 13, 18S2 ; Catherine, born August 25, 1868, died September 9, 1868 ; Jacob, born December 12, 1871, died April 12, 1872 ; David M., born January 15, 1875, died April 4, 1875. Mr. Riegel is a Republican. The family are members of the Lutheran church. 1004 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Emma L., daughter of Mr. S. Riegel, was married, October 26, 1889, to Harry E. Sny- der. Thev have four children : Annie, born January 17, 1888; Harry H.. July 27, 1891 ; John F., October 4, 1892, and Meade S., March 11, 1896. Mrs. Samuel Riegel was born April 19, 1841. Her parents were both natives of Dauphin county. Her father, George W. Cassel, was born November 2, 1806, and was a farmer and butcher. He was married, May 22, 1834, to Miss Catherine, daugh- ter of Jacob and Sallie (Ewing) Cassel. Their children are: Sarah, Mrs. Riegel; Sophia, born in 1843, wife of George Bow- man ; Kate, born July 30, 1845, died August 2, 1846; Elizabeth, December 27, 1847, wife of D. H. Bashore ; Louisa, January 15, 1853, wife of Jacob Gingerich. The mother died October 3, 1865. Mr. Cassel was married again, and his wife, who survives him, re- sides in Harrisburg. Their one child was May Rebecca, born March 24, 1867. Mr. Cassel died September 11, 1876, aged seventy years, eleven months and nine. days. Mrs. Riegel's grandfather, Jacob Cassel, was a native of Dauphin county. Dimler, Philip, farmer, was born in Lan- caster county, Pa., September 27, 1838 ; son of John and Susan (Moyer) Dimler. John Dimler also was born in Lancaster county, and was a farmer. He removed to Dauphin' county in 1841, and engaged in farming, in Swatara township. He filled important of- fices. His death occurred in July, 1879 ; his age was seventy-one years. He was married to Susan Moyer, a native of Lancaster county. Seven of their ten children are living: Philip, Jacob, Eli, Benjamin, Richard, Catherine, wife of Adam Morrow, and Eliza- beth, wife of Reuben Bomgardner. Their deceased children are : John ; Henry, died in Lancaster county, aged two years. Mrs. Dimler is in good health, at the age of eighty-four years. Philip Dimler received a limited educa- tion in the Dauphin county schools. He re- mained with his father, assisting him in farm work, until he was twenty-four years of age. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Kate (Shopp) Heck- ert, born December 5, 1839. They have no children. Mr. Dimler has always been en- gaged in agricultural pursuits ; gardening and truck farming are a specialty of his busi- ness. He is a Democrat, and has filled va- rious township offices. He was elected super- visor of Swatara township, and held that office for three years. He is a leading man in the community, and is highly esteemed. Mr. Dimler is a member of the Lutheran church. Peter Heckert, Mrs. Dimler's father, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., and was a farmer. He was married to Miss Catherine Shaffer, a native of Dauphin county. Mr. Heckert now resides in Linglestown, Pa. Barber, Spencer F., farmer and dairy- man of Swatara township, was born in Union county, Pa., January 22, 1855 ; son of William B. and Agnes (Rezner) Barber. His maternal grandfather, James Rezner, was a farmer and married Miss Finney, by whom he had six children : Robert ; Samuel ; Agnes; Sarah, deceased, wife of Dr. Schuy- ler ; Elizabeth, who married John B. Barber, and' died March 5,1887; Susan, deceased, wife of Thomas Pollock. William B., the father, was born in Union county, Pa., May 8, 1830. He received such education as the limited advantages of the schools of that day afforded, and engaged in farming, spending the greater part of his active life in that oc- cupation. He was married in his native county, February 9, 1854, to Miss Agnes Rezner, born January 2, 1835 ; daughter of James and Miss (Finney) Rezner. Their children are: Spencer F.; Susan, wife of Bernard Taylor, residing in Miffiinburg; Mary Ann ; Fannie J.; Henrietta, wife of James Caldwell and lives in Chester, Pa.; James W., Grace, and Eva. The parents are both members of the Presbyterian church. Spencer F. was reared on his father's farm and had the experiences which fall to the lot of the ordinary farmer boy, of win- ter schooling and summer working, both needful and beneficial in fitting the boys for the duties and responsibilities of subsequent life. At the age of twenty-one years he located in Luzerne county, Pa., and was employed as a clerk in the store of J. F. Barber & Co. for six months, after which he was for one year put in charge of the books of the firm. Subsequently he was employed for two years bj r the Buck Mountain Coal Company of Philadelphia, after which he was in charge of the Stout Coal Company's store at Milesville for one year, which posi- tion he was compelled to resign on account of failing health. He then spent one year in traveling through the West, visiting DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1005 Denver, Col., Colorado Springs and other important and interesting localities, and after returning was for nine months in the employ of Hail, Shenk & Co., Philadelphia, as a traveling salesman. In the spring of 1883 he relinquished all other pursuits and settled down on the old homestead at Ruth- erford station, on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, near Harrisburg, where he has since had his home and been a farmer and dairyman. In the latter branch of business Mr. Barber is prominent and easily a leader, keeping some of the best blooded stock to be found in this part of the State. In social life Mr. Barber occupies an honorable position and enjoys the confi- dence and esteem of his neighbors. Mr. Barber removed from Luzerne county and on October 5, 1882, was married to Miss Ada B. Rutherford, daughter of Abner and Ann (Espy) Rutherford, by whom he has four children : Ann E., William B., James R., and Nelson R. Mrs. Barber was born in Swatara township, November 27, 1852. In his political sentiments and views Mr. Barber is in harmony with the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. Allwine, Jonas, was born in London- derry township, Dauphin county. Pa., July 21, 1845. He is a son of Jonas and Mary (Barrick) Allwine. John Allwine, his pa- ternal grandfather, was a farmer ; he mar- ried in Lancaster county and reared a fam- ily of seven children : Henry ; Savilla, wife of John Hawn ; one, who is the wife of John Aldinger, of Iowa ; Philip ; William ; Louisa, wife of John Harvey, Springville,Pa.; Jonas, deceased. Mr. John Allwine died aged seventy-nine years; his wife died in 1869. The maternal grandfather of Jonas Allwine, Jr., was born in Wurtemburg, Ger- many, and came to this country at an early day. He was a tailor, and continued throughout life to work at that trade. He married a native of Dauphin county. They had three children : Elizabeth, wife of Peter Hoffman, deceased ; Mary, deceased ; Wil- liam. Jonas Allwine, Sr., was born in August, 1820, and was engaged in farming and burn- ing lime. He filled various township offices; served ten years as supervisor of Swatara township, and two terms as school director. His wife was Mary Barrick. Of their seven children two are living : Anna, wife of Mar- tin Ebersole; and Jonas. Their deceased children are: John, died in 1872, aged thirty ; Lavinia, died in Ma}', 1895, aged thirty-seven; Edwin, twin of Lavinia, died in 1863, aged three years ; William and Catherine both died in infancy. Mr. All- wine died May 10, 1885, aged sixty-five years and three months ; his wife died Au- gust 6, 1888 ; both died at the house of their son, Jonas. They were members of the Bap- tist church, the father having united with the church shortly before his death. After completing his school education, Joseph Allwine, Jr., was engaged in assist- ing his father on the farm until he was twenty-four ; he was also interested with his father in the lime burning. Mr. Allwine was married, July 31,1869, to Sarah, daugh- ter of Conrad and Mary (Seltzer) Wagner, born in East Hanover township, September 21, 1847. Their children are : Emma, Will- iam H, John J., and Frank J. After his marriage Mr. Allwine continued farming and lime burning, and was also in the coal business for about eighteen years. During the year 1876 he served on the police force in Philadelphia, Pa., after which he resumed his usual business, which he has since con- tinued to prosecute without interruption. Since 1877 he has regularly attended the Harrisburg market. Mr. Allwine is a Re- publican. In 1893 he was elected to the office of supervisor of Swatara township, served a few months, and then resigned. Conrad Wagner, father of Mrs. Allwine, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., and was a farmer during the active years of his life; he has now retired from business. He mar- ried Miss Mary Sellers, a native of Lebanon county. They had seven children : Sarah, Mrs. Allwine ; Catherine, wife of John Snavely ; Mary, wife of Joseph Snavely ; Amos ; Emma, wife of John Baum ; Louisa, died in 1869, aged twenty-three ; Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Joseph Seltzer. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner now reside at Union Deposit, Pa. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. All- wine was also named Conrad. Hanshue, Elmer E., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 25, 1868. He is a son of Jeremiah and Vernina (Garnan) Hanshue. A sketch of his parents appears elsewhere in this vol- ume. Mr. Hanshue received his primary education in the schools of Dauphin 1006 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA couuty, and afterwards attended the Blooms- burg State Normal School for two terms, during the years 1888 and 1889. He taught school, after completing this course, for one term in Swatara township. He then en- gage in farming with his father, and con- tinued until, in 1896, he began farming on his own account. Mr. Hanshue was mar- ried, at Middletown, Pa., November 28, 1895, to Miss Martha E., daughter of Rev. Henry N. and Sarah (Meyers) Shope. She was born November 24, 1874. Her father, Rev. Henry N. Shope, was born September 8, 1852, attended the schools of his county, and spent his earlj* life in farming and the dairy business. For the last thirteen years he has been in the ministry, and is still ac- tively engaged in that sacred calling. He was 'married, January 1, 1874, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Coble) Meyers. They have seven children : Martha E.,"Mrs. Hanshue; Harry M., Annie M., Sadie Bertha, Eli C, William B., and Myrtle M. Henry Meyers, maternal grand- father of Mrs. Hanshue, was born in Dau- phin county. He was a school teacher and farmer, and subsequently was a bishop in his church for some years. His first mar- riage was to Miss Sarah Ober, who died without issue. Mi*. Meyers' second marriage was to Miss Sarah Coble, by whom he had five children, four of whom are living: Christ.; Barbara, wife of William Bates ; David, and Sarah, Mrs. Shope, born Febru- ary 28, 1852 ; Eli, died September 11, 1892. Mrs. Sarah Meyers died in March, 1852, aged thirty-five years. Mr. Meyers' third wife was Miss Maria, daughter of Harry and Barbara (Rimer) Zimmerman; they had two children : Simon B. and Ella M., wife of Edward Shenk. Mr. Meyers died Septem- ber 2, 1890, aged eighty-six years, eleven months and one day. His wife is still liv- ing at the age of sixty-six. Nathaniel Shope, paternal grandfather of Mrs. Hanshue, was educated in the public schools, became a teacher, and later entered the ministry. He was afterwards ordained a bishop. Mr. Shope was married to Miss Martha, daughter of Henry and Martha (Bowman) Garuian. Their children are : Margaret, wife of Samuel Kohr, deceased ; Martha, wife of Adam Hocker ; Eliza, wife of Samuel Zimmerman ; Henry, father of Mrs. Hanshue ; Hettie, wife of David Mar- tin ; Susan, wife of Jonas Zimmerman, de- ceased ; Sarah, wife of Daniel Kohr, and Adam. Mr. Shope was a farmer up to the time of his death, which occurred March 28, 1877. His wife died in October, 1892, aged seventy-seven. Both were members of the Mennonite church. Hanshue, Jeremiah, was born in Dau- phin county, Pa., August 5, 1841 ; son of Samuel and Catherine (Zimmerman) Han- shue. His paternal and maternal grand- parents were natives of Dauphin county, and were farmers. His paternal grandpar- ents had a family of five children. Samuel Hanshue, father of Jeremiah Hanshue, was born in Dauphin county, where he was edu- cated and followed the occupation of farm- ing. He married Miss Catherine Zimmer- man, born in Dauphin county. Their chil- dren are : Susan, wife of Peter Shaffer ; Eliz- abeth, wife of Joseph Hain ; William ; Sam- uel ; Jeremiah ; Mary, wife of Samuel Alle- man ; Henry ; Clara, wife of Solomon Stiles. Mr. Hanshue died April 13, 1890, aged eighty-two ; his wife is also deceased. Both were members of the Lutheran church. Jeremiah Hanshue was educated in the public schools, and at the Linglestown Insti- tute ; he subsequently attended the Millers- town Normal School for two terms. He be- gan teaching school at the age of sixteen, arid was employed in this vocation for ten years in Lower Paxton, East Hanover and Swatara townships, after which he engaged in farm- ing. Mr. Hanshue was married to Miss Ver- nina Carman, daughter of John and Emily (McGigan) Carman. They have four chil- dren: Elmer E., Ermina, Urban, and Es- tella. Mr. Hanshue has served as school director for sixteen years ; in 1896 he was re-elected, and will begin a new term in June. He is a Republican. John Carman, father of Mrs. Hanshue, was born in Dau- phin county, and was a farmer. He was mar- ried to Emily McGigan, a native of Cumber- land county, Pa. They had six children : John ; Vernina, Mrs. Hanshue; Emma, wife of Edwin Cameron; James, Verdilla, and Laura. Mr. and Mrs. Garman reside in Dau- phin county. They belong to the Lutheran church. Erwin, son of Mr. Hanshue, was graduated from the Normal School in 1893, and began teaching in the high school, at Enhaut, Pa. The other son is a farmer in Dauphin county. -Z^^£ HuZtyj ^ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1009 Rupp, John H., was born in Swatara town- ship, Dauphin county, Pa., June 25, 1850. He is a son of Samuel and Fanny (Horst) Rupp. His great-grandfather, Jacob Rupp, was a farmer. He had a family of seven chil- dren: John, Jacob, Christian, and Peter; Nancy, wife of Christie Allman ; one who was the wife of a Mr. Nissley, and one who was the wife of Jacob Fisher. Christian Rupp, grandfather of John H. Rupp, was born in 1788, on the homestead, where he passed his life in farming, and where he died March 11, 1872, aged eighty-four. He was married, first, to Miss Shultz; no chil- dren were born of this marriage. Mr. Rupp's second wife was Miss Mary Hippart, born in 1800; daughter of George and Mary Hippart. They had two children : Samuel, and Mary, wife of Martin Nissley. Mr. Rupp filled many offices, and was much occupied in settling estates. He was a prominent man, and enjoyed the confidence of the commu- nity. His wife died July 26, 1872; both passed away in Swatara township. Samuel Rupp, father of John H Rupp, was born in Dauphin county, April 16, 1824. He was educated in the schools of Swatara township, and reared on the farm. He made farming his occupation, and died in the home in which he was born. He was mar- ried in 1850; his wife, Miss Fanny Horst, was born in Dauphin county, and was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Long- necker) Horst. They have had three chil- dren : John H; Mary, wife of William H. Atticks, and Samuel E. Mr. Rupp was a Republican. He was a member of the United Brethren church. His death occurred May 6, 1887, at the age of sixty-three. His wife still resides on the old homestead. John Horst, maternal grandfather of J. H. Rupp, was a native of Lancaster county, Pa., a miller and distiller, but later in life en- gaged in farming. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Longnecker, born in Lancaster county, daughter of John Longnecker. They had ten children, four of whom are living: Fanny, wife of Samuel Rupp, deceased ; Mary, widow of Martin Nissley; Adeline, wife of Daniel Metz ; Ellen, living at home. Their deceased children are: Elizabeth, died in 1858, aged twenty years; Leah, died in 1859, aged nineteen years; Anna, died Feb- ruary 17, 1879, aged forty -two years, was the wife of Benjamin Cockley ; Catherine, died in September, 1891, aged sixty years, wife of Jacob Nissley ; Jacob, died December 2, 1891, and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Horst survives her husband, having been a widow for thirty-eight years. She resides in Swatara township, and has attained the age of eighty-eight years. She is a Mennonite in her faith. John H. Rupp attended the schools of his native township until he was eighteen, when he entered Lebanon Valley College, and studied there two terms. He then taught winter schools in Swatara township three terms, working with his father on the farm during the summer until he became of age. After his marriage he began farming on his own account, and in connection with the farm conducted the dairy business. Mr. Rupp was married, in Harrisburg, Pa., No- vember 21, 1871, to Miss Barbara, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Epler) Foltz, born in Conewago township, March 24, 1851. They have five children : Christian J., born February 15, 1873 ; Samuel E., September 18, 1878 ; Mary E., July 16, 1880 ; Clara V. and Mabel S., twins, born March 11, 1891. Mr. Rupp is a Republican, and has been elected to important offices. He served as auditor of Swatara township for three years, and subsequently as assessor for seven years. He is a member of the United Brethren church at Chambers Hill. Christian Foltz,father of Mrs.Rupp,was born in Dauphin county in 1800. He was for a num- ber of years a merchant ; later he engaged in farming, and put his sons in charge of the store. He was married three times. His first wife was Miss Bucks, daughter of Jonas Bucks. Of their children, two are living, Josiah and Samuel. The deceased children are: John, died June 10, 1884, aged sixty- four years; Jacob; Susan, died in 1862, wife of Michael Conley ; her children died in infanc}'. Mr. Foltz was married, sec- ondly, to Miss Barbara Epley, daughter of David Epley, by whom there were born six children : Eli; Mary, wife of Mr. Wallower; David, of Topeka, Kan.; Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Ulrich; Catherine, wife of David Gar- mon ; Barbara, Mrs. Rupp. Mrs. Barbara Foltz died April, 1851. The third wife of Mr. Foltz was Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Hentzberger. They have had four children: Emma, wife of Daniel Smith! Isaiah ; Obert, and one who died in infancy. Mr. Foltz died in March, 1863, aged sixty- three. His wife survives him, and resides in 63 1010 BIO GRA PHI U A L ENCYCL REDIA Londonderry township, Dauphin count}'. Christian Foltz, paternal grandfather of Mrs. Rupp, was a native of Dauphin county, a farmer ; he reared five children. Stephenson, John L., was born in Harris- burg, Pa., August 26, 1S49 ; son of John D. and Annie (Knupp) Stephenson. His pa- ternal grandfather was a native of England and a shoemaker. He came at an early day to this country and settled at Harrisburg. He had a family of six children, two of whom are living : Asa, residing in Ohio, and Annie, wife of Dr. Updegraff, Philadelphia. The deceased children are: Jacob, Thomas, Paul, and John D., father of John L. Stephen- son. Both grandparents were members of the Methodist church, and died in Harrisburg. The grandfather died in 1852 and the grand- mother in 1851. The maternal grandfather of John L. Stephenson was a farmer. By his first marriage he had two children : Annie, wife of John D. Stephenson ; and Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Alleman. Mr. Knupp was married the second time, and had by this marriage one daughter, Mary, wife of Lute Chandler. John D. Stephenson, father of John L., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., and was a carpenter; his wife, Annie (Knupp) Steph- enson, was also a native of Dauphin county. Of their four children only John L. survives. Mary, wife of Samuel Sheets, died aged thirty-five years; Theresa, wife of Philip Yeager, was killed on the railroad in 1873 ; Sarah, died in infancy. Mr. Stephenson filled various township offices and was a member of several fraternal orders. He died October 11, 1854, aged thirty-two; his wife is still living, residing with her son John L. John L. Stephenson took the regular course in the public schools of Swatara town- ship, after whi'ch lie worked on the farm with his uncle until he was twenty-one years of age. Mr. Stephenson was married, in Har- risburg, December 23, 1870, to Miss Sarah A., daughter of John and Mary (Werner) Con- rad, born in Dauphin county, November 21, 1849. Nine of their ten children are living : Annie, wife of Philip Bomgardner; John E., Theresa J., Sarah O, Samuel, Helen P., Ed- ward R., Nettie, and Marion F. Emma died May 26, 1872, aged five months and twenty- seven days. Since his marriage, Mr. Steph- enson has been continuously engaged in farming. In 1880 he removed to the farm lately owned by David Alleman, where he has lived since that date. Mr. Stephenson is a Democrat. His church membership is with the Lutherans. John Conrad, father of Mrs. Stephenson, was born in Dauphin county, and was a shoemaker. He was first married to Miss Page, by whom he had three sons. The second wife of Mr. Conrad was Mary, daughter of John Werner; of this marriage there were four children : David ; Sarah, Mrs. Stephenson; Joseph, and Solo- mon. Mr. Conrad died December 26, 1873, aged seventy-five years. His wife died Feb- ruary 14, 1889; both died in their native county. Snyder, John Beigh, was born in Buffalo Valley, Perry county, Pa., May 14, 1862 ; son of Emanuel and Margaret (Beigh) Snyder. Jacob Snyder, his great-grandfather, was a farmer, born in Northumberland county. His wife Catherine was a native of Ger- man}'. They were the parents of thirteen children : John, Jacob, Jonathan, Samuel, Peter, David, Joseph, Geiger, Andrew, Henry, Lydia, Kate, and Sarah. David Snyder, grandfather of John B. Snyder, was born in Northumberland county, Pa., De- cember 20, 1808. He was a carpenter ; for about fifteen years he followed that occupa- tion, and afterwards engaged in farming. He was married to Miss Sarah Campbell. Of their ten children, four are living : Emanuel, Edward, Charles, and David. Their deceased children are :' Harriet ; Hel- ena, died in September, 1876, aged forty- nine years, wife of William Weaver; Will- iam, died in 1848, aged twenty-two ; Louisa, died in 1890, wife of John Grubb ; George, died in September, 1892, aged fifty-five ; one died in infancy. David Snyder died in No- vember, 1886, aged eighty-one years and eleven months. His wife died in 1847, aged ' thirty-nine. Emanuel Snyder, father of John B. Snyder, was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 27, 1832, and was reared in Perry county. He was a tailor and worked at that trade for twelve years, after which he was engaged for about five years in boating on the Pennsylvania canal, having in De- cember, 1869, accepted a position on the canal between Rockville and Losch Run. He was married, in Buffalo, Perry county, Pa. , September 27, 1854, to Miss Margaret, daugh- ter of John and Catherine (Raugh) Beigh. Seven of their nine children are living: DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1011 Emma, wife of Samuel Crook, resides at 928 South Ninth street, Harrisburg; Ida, wife of John Bidge, Susquehanna township ; John Beigh ; Margaret, wife of John Carpman, of near Niles, Mich.; Edward A., South Thir- teenth street, Harrisburg, Pa.; Serna, wife of William Klaiss, Lincoln street, Steelton, Pa.; Alice, wife of Benjamin Bomgardner/Twenty- first street, Harrisburg. Their deceased chil- dren are : Charles, died in August, 1877, aged twenty-two ; David, died in June, 1874, aged nine years. Mr. Snyder came to Har- risburg in 1876, where he was employed in day labor until 1890 ; he then retired from active work, and since that time has had his home with his eldest son. John Beigh Snyder received his education in the public schools of Perry and Dauphin counties. He was engaged for six years in boating on the canal, after which he was employed in the iron works at Harrisburg for about thirteen years. He served on the police force under Mayor Wilson for two years. In the spring of 1896 he removed to his farm, and is now engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Snyder was married, at Liver- pool, Pa., March 13, 1884, to Miss Kate, daughter of David D. and Annie (Grubb) Putter. Their children are : Earl, born in December, 1884 ; Harry, February 28,1886; and Charles, November 24, 1887. Mr. Sny- der is a member of Lodge No. 160, 1. 0. 0.F., and has for ten years belonged to the Cen- tral Beneficial Society. He is a Republican. Mrs. Snyder is a member of the United Brethren church. David Ritter, father of Mrs. Snyder, was born in Perry county. His occupation is boating, and resides at Marys- ville. Pie married Miss Annie Grubb. Four of their children are living : Katie, Mrs. Snyder ; Ella, wife of Elmer Fulton ; Allen, and Harvey ; Ord is deceased. Rev. Dr. Ritter, grandfather of Mrs. Snyder, resides in Liverpool. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Snyder were farmers, at Millerstown. Rutherford, Samuel Silas Brisbin, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., April 28, 1825. He is a son of John Parke and Eliza (Ruth- erford) Rutherford. Thomas Rutherford, first ancestor of this branch of the family in America, and of the fourth generation preceding Samuel S. B., was born in Ireland, June 24, 1707, and emigrated from that country in 1729. He was married in the following year, on September 7, by Rev. James Anderson, of Donegal, province of Pennsylvania, to Jean Murdoch, born in Ire- land, April 5, 1712. They had these chil- dren : Agnes, born July 9, 1731, died in 1735, aged four years; Eleanor, born Jan- uary 16, 1733, married, first, to William Will- iams ; secondly, to John Donaldson ; Jane, born January 22, 1734, married Thomas Mays, and lived in North Carolina ; John ; Thomas, born August 14, 1738, died in 1739 ; Agnes (2), born September 14, 1740, married William Gray ; Thomas (2), born February 12, 1743, died January 8, 1760, aged sixteen years and ten months, killed by falling from a tree which he had climbed for a squirrel ; Mary and Elizabeth, twins, born February 18, 1745 ; Mary, mar- ried Andrew Mayse ; Elizabeth, died Octo- ber, 1745; James, born August 28, 1747, died March 6, 1809, aged sixty-one years, married to Margaret Brisbin ; Samuel, born December 13, 1749, married Susannah Col- lier, enlisted as lieutenant in the Revolution, and was promoted to captain, died May 2, 1785, aged thirty-five; Elizabeth (2), born February 27, 1752, married, first, Pat- rick Galloway, secondly, Patrick Harbinger, who was hanged by Tories during the Rev- olution, and thirdly, Thomas Archibald. Thomas Rutherford died April 18, 1777, aged seventy. His wife, Jean Murdoch, died August 10, 1789, aged seventy-seven. John Rutherford, son of- Thomas, and great-grandfather of S. S. B. Rutherford, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., February 16, 1737. He was married, February 4, 1762, to Margaret Parke. They had seven chil- dren : Jane, born August 26, 1763, wife of Samuel Hutchinson, died February 28, 1807, aged forty-three ; Martha, born February 22, 1765, wife of James Collier, died August 27, 1849, aged eighty-four, was buried at Green- . field, Ohio; Thomas, born November 28, 1767, died October 18, 1793, aged twenty-five years and ten "months ; Samnel, born July 16, 1769, married Elizabeth Brisbin, died November 26, 1833, aged sixty-four ; Mary, born September 13, "1771, wife of Robert Gray, died August 16, 1863, aged ninety-one years ; John, born January 15, 1774, died May 1, 1832, aged fifty-eight; married, first, Jane Maeder, and afterwards Priscilla Bar- rett ; and William. John Rutherford was a farmer, and died October 1, 1804, aged six- ty-seven; his wife died in January, 1810, aged seventy-three years. William Rutherford, paternal grandfather of S. S. B. Rutherford, was born August 4, 1012 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 1776. He was a farmer, and was twice elected to the State Legislature. He was married, March 17, 1801, to Sarah Swan, born January 1, 1779 ; daughter of William and (Renick) Swan. They had ten children, of whom the only survivor is Hiram, who re- sides at Oakland, Coles county, 111. Their deceased children are: .John Parke; Martha, died October 20, 1851, aged forty-eight; William Wilson, died March 13, 1873, aged sixty-seven, married Eleanor Grain, and re- sided on Front street, Harrisburg, Pa.; Mar- garet, died June 7, 1889, aged eighty ; Sam- uel, died March 26, 1872, aged sixty-one; Sarah, died March 28, 1873, aged sixty-one, wife of Daniel Kendig; Abner, died Sep- tember 2, 1890, aged seventy-six ; Mary, died April 14, 1818, aged ten months ; Cyrus Green, died March 30, 1850, aged thirty, killed by the falling of a tree. William Rutherford was a Whig. He and his wife were members of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. He died on the farm on which he was born and spent his life, January 17, 1850, aged seventy-three. His wife Sarah died June 17, 1852, aged seventy-three. His son, John Parke Rutherford, father of S. S. B. Rutherford, was born in Dau- phin county, February 14, 1802. He was a farmer. In 1836 he was appointed super- visor of the Pennsylvania canal, and held that position for three j^ears, after which he resumed farming, and continued until 1861, when he was appointed quartermaster in the United States army, and served through the war. He also filled the office of county auditor for one term of three years. After leaving the military service he retired from active business for five years. Mr. Ruther- ford was married, in October, 1824, to Miss Eliza, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Brisbin) Rutherford. Of their seven chil- dren, five are living : Samuel S. B.; Eliza- beth Martha, horn June 26, 1833; Sarah Margaret, born August 21, 1835, wife of Job D. Randolph , Mary Jane, born Decem- ber 9,1837, wife of John Elder; Eleanor Gilchrist, born April 15, 1841. Their de- ceased children are: William Swan, born August 19, 1827, died January 24, 1895, aged sixty-seven years and five months, and John Alexander, born November 23, 1830, died December 17, 1891, aged sixty-one years. Mr. Rutherford and his wife were members of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. Both died at the old homestead : Mr. Rutherford May 12, 1871, at the age of sixty-nine, and Mrs. Rutherford January 30, I860, aged fifty-eight years. Samuel Silas Brisbin Rutherford attended the private schools of Susquehanna town- ship, Dauphin county, and was for one session at the academy at Middletown, Pa. In 1848-49 he taught in the public schools. On June 1, 1849, he received an appoint- ment to a clerkship in the Harrisburg post- office, which position he accepted, and occu- pied for four years and one month. He afterwards entered the employ of John H. Brant, commission merchant, as clerk, and was thus occupied for five years, when Mr. Brant went out of business. Through Mr. Brant's influence Mr. Rutherford was em- ployed as clerk in the freight office of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where he continued until 1861. After this he was appointed clerk under his father in the quartermaster's department, and served until the close of the war in 1865. In 1866 Mr. Rutherford came home and assisted his brother during the month of August. In September, through the instrumentality of Mr. Calder, he was sent to Baltimore; he removed his family to that city, and resided there until April, 1870, when he returned to his old homestead. He has resided there ever since, and attended personally to the cultivation of the land until 1876, when he gave up active duties. Mr. Rutherford was married, at Harrisburg, August 28, 1860, to Miss Mary Caroline, daughter of James and Ann (Reigel) Walker; born October 1, 1842. They had five children: James W., born April 1, 1862; John P., born July 4, 1864; Bessie, wife of James A. Rutherford, born at Baltimore, Md., February 24, 1867; Ram- sey, born in Baltimore, June 17, 1869; Thomas Wilson, born December 24, 1873. Mrs. Rutherford died September 26, 1874, aged thirty-two. Mr. Rutherford was mar- ried the second time, March 22, 1888, to Miss Annie Walker, sister of his first wife, born September 4, 1843. Of this marriage there is no issue. Mr. Rutherford has filled various township offices. In 1S76 he was elected assessor, and served one year ; he was re-elected in 1879, 1880 and 1882. He is a Republican. He is a member of the Paxtang Presbyterian church, and is a trustee and the treasurer of the church. James Walker, father of Mrs. Rutherford, is a native of Dauphin county, and a mill- wright. He was also a miller for a number of years ; he subsequently bought a farm, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1013 spent the remainder of his life in agricul- tural pursuits. His wife also was a native of Dauphin county. Rutherford, John P., was born in Swa- tara township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 4. 1864. He is a son of Samuel Silas Bris- born and Mary (Walker) Rutherford. A sketch of his parents appears elsewhere in this volume. He was first a pupil in the common schools of Swatara township and afterwards for five years attended the Har- risburg Academy. After completing his school course he was employed for a year as clerk in the clothing store of Elder & Tash, North Third street, Harrisburg. In the spring of 1882 he entered the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, at their headquarters at Omaha, Neb., as book- keeper in the bridge department, and served in this capacity for eighteen months. In the latter part of 1884 Mr. Rutherford went to Western Kansas, and was for some time a dealer in cattle. Then for a year and a half he was in charge of the grocery store of his brother, James W. Rutherford, at-Argonia, Sumner count}', in the southern central part of Kansas. Mr. Rutherford returned from the West in January, 1889, and began house- keeping in Paxtang township, near Harris- burg, his old home, where he has resided since that date. In the latter part of 1889 he took charge of the stone quarry of John A. Rutherford, which lie superintended for two years. In 1892 he secured the position of yard foreman of the bridge department of the Pennsylvania Steel Works at Steelton, Pa., and served in this capacity for one year; he was then promoted to be foreman of the works, which place he still holds. Mr. Rutherford was married, December 3, 1888, to Miss Alice E., daughter of Alfred and Martha M. (Henshaw) Hosier, of Ar- gonia, Kansas. They have two children : Silas B., born January 11, 1890, and Robert H., October 6, 1894. Mr. Rutherford is an active member of the Knights of Malta. He is a Republican. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Paxtang Presbyterian church. Mrs. John P. Rutherford was born near Cedar Falls, Iowa, August 26, 1864. Her parentswere natives of Indiana. Her father, Alfred Hosier, was a farmer. His widow, Martha (Henshaw) Hosier, removed with her daughter to Argonia, where she was a milliner and dressmaker for sixteen years. In 1890 she came to Dauphin county and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Rutherford, for the rest of her life. Her death occurred in 1892 at the age of forty- nine years. Mrs. Hosier was a devout Chris- tian, born and educated as a Friend ; later she united with the Presbyterian church, in which communion she died. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Rutherford was a farmer. Seth Henshaw, maternal grandfather of Mrs. Rutherford, was also a farmer, but has now retired from active business. Two of his children survive: Theresa A., wife of Rufus A. Walton, of Knightstown, Ind., and Will- iam H. Reed, John B., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., August 31, 1832; son of Thomas and Mary (Gonse) Reed. His paternal grandparents were natives of Berks county, Pa. The grandparents on the maternal side were of the same county and by occu- pation farmers. Their family consisted of six children: Margaret, wife of a Mr. Mc- Elheny ; Catherine, wife of Daniel Barkert; Ann; William; Mary, wife of Thomas Reed, and George. Thomas Reed, father of John B. Reed, was born in Berks county. He was for a number of years a weaver, but later in life engaged in farming. He was married to Mary Gonse, daughter of John and Ann (Kurtzmoyer) Gonse. Of their eight children four are living : John B., William, Samuel, and Eliza. Their de- ceased children are : Mary, died June 19, 1889, aged fifty-three years; Thomas, died in the army service in 1866 at the age of twenty-two years; Catherine and Sarah, died young and were buried at Wenrich's church. Mr. Reed died in 1883 at the age of seventy- eight years and his wife died in 1873, aged sixty-six years. They were members of the Lutheran church and are buried at Shoop's church. John B. Reed made good use of such ad- vantages as the public schools of Lower Paxton township afforded. At the end of his school days he went to work with his father on the home farm, where he remained until he was twenty-seven years old. In 1860 Mr. Reed went upon the farm of Mr. William Bomgardner, in Lower Paxton township, and cultivated it for eight years, after which he removed to the farm of James Raymond, in Susquehanna township, on wdiich he remained four years. Mr. Reed bought the farm which is now his home from John Millison. He occupied it for 1014 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA four years and then removed to the farm of James Boyd ; after eight years' occupancy of that place he returned to his own farm, where he has ever since resided and which he has tilled up to the present time. Mr. Reed was married, in 1860, to Miss Sophia, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Leasor) Elser. They have had five children : Mary, wife of Logan McOlintock, deceased; Eliza- beth ; Katie, wife of Edwin Eschenour ; John C, saddler, of Oberlin, Pa., and Charles P., employed in the Harrisburg Car Shop. Mr. Reed is a Republican. In 1889 he was elected supervisor of Swatara township, and served five years ; in 1894 he was re-elected to the same office. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Mrs. John B. Reed was born in Lancaster county, Pa., August 26,1826; her parents were natives of the same county. In early life her father, Peter Elser, was a carpenter, but at a later period he was a farmer. He was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Sophia Leasor. Four of their five chil- dren are living: John L.; George L.; Kate, wife of William Paul, deceased, and Sophia. Mrs. Reed. Elizabeth died at the age of eleven years. Mr. Elser served as constable and as tax collector for a number of years. He was an elder in the Lutheran church. He died in 1886 at the age of seventy- five years; his wife died in 1881, aged sixty- seven years. They are buried in Lancaster county, at Brickerville church. Mrs. Reed's grandparents on the mother's side had a family of five children. They be- longed to the Lutheran church. Rupp, Samuel E., is one of the nvst prom- inent and enterprising young business men of his township. He is a native of Dauphin county, and was born in Swatara township, May 31, 1866. He is a son of the late Sam- uel and Fannie (Horst) Rupp. Mr. Rupp was brought up on the farm, and received a few months instruction each year in the township schools, being occupied with farm work during the busy seasons. This con- tinued until he was fifteen years old, when he enjoyed the advantages of a course at the Harrisburg Business College. He finished his educational training at the Lebanon Val- ley College, from which he was graduated in 1887. He then spent two years in traveling through the Western States, and visiting the Rocky Mountain region. Not' finding any locality which afforded him better business opportunities than his own section of the country, he returned to Pennsylvania, and opened a real estate office in the College Block, Harrisburg. In December, 1895, he removed his office to No. 306 Market street, where he is doing a prosperous business in real estate. Mr. Rupp is not married, but has his residence on the old homestead in Swatara township, where he is delightfully situated, it being oue of the finest farms in the county. Mr. Rupp's political views are Re- publican. He has good natural abilities and is trained to the best use of his talents. He has made a promising beginning of his career, and his future is bright with hope. Attick:, Jacob A., was born in York county, Pa., September 19, 1846 ; son of Jacob and Jane (Shook) Attick. Jacob At- tick, Sr., was born in York county, Septem- ber 5, 1812 ; he was a farmer and was mar- ried to Miss Jane Shook, who was born in York county. They had nine children, seven of whom are living: Sarah, wife of Samuel Sail; William A.; Martin; Harry H.; Jacob A.; Alice, wife of Simon Dacker ; Elizabeth, wife of Ross Ducher. The de- ceased children are : Hannah Mary and John A. Mr.Attick was justice of the peace forsome years ; he also served several years as super- visor. He died at the age of seventy-five years; his wife died September 6, 1878, aged sixty-four years ; both died in Dauphin county. Jacob A. Attick attended the common schools and was engaged in farm work with his father until he was twenty-one. He was then employed for two years in the Penn- sylvania Steel Works, after which he learned carpentry and worked at that business for about twelve years. For the ensuing ten years he was again employed at the Penn- sylvania Steel Works. In 1889 Mr. Attick undertook farming ; for three years he cul- tivated land near Middletown, Pa.; he then removed to the farm lately owned by Mr. Frantz, and at present by W. F. Rutherford, where he has since lived. Mr. Attick was married, April 24, 1870, to Miss Amanda W., daughter of Michael and Susan (Nissley) Barnhard,born in Dauphin county, Septem- ber 19, 1848. Of their thirteen children eight are living : William J., Susan, Bessie E., Ira R., Eva L., Sarah G., Francis C, and Ruth V. Their deceased children are : Jen- nie I., died at the age of twenty months; Edith A., Clara, Rosa, and one died an infant. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1015 Mr. Attick holds Prohibitionist views and votes with that party. He is a member of the United Brethren church. Michael Barnhard, father of Mrs. J. A. Attick, was a weaver, born in Dauphin county. He was married to Miss Susan Nissley, who was born in Dauj>hin county. They had two children : Amanda, Mrs. At- tick ; and Ellen, wife ofJacob Rupert. Mr. Barnhard was married a second time, and to this union there were born three chil- dren : Henry ; Eliza, widow of William Smith, and Sarah, wife of George Fide. Mr. Barnhard died in January, 1893, aged eighty-six years ; his wife died in 1890 at the age of seventy-six. Mr. and Mrs. Barn- hard are members of the Lutheran church. Attick, Daniel, was born in York county, Pa., December 15, 1821, and is a son of Peter and Catherine (Sudden) Attick. His ma- ternal grandfather, John Sudden, was a na- tive of York county, a farmer, and a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He had a family of seven children : John, Peter, Daniel, Han- nah, Barbara, Catherine, and Sallie. Mr. Sudden died at the age of one hundred and one years. His son, Peter Attick, father of Daniel, was born in York county, and was a weaver. He was married to Miss Catherine, daughter of John Sudden. Of their nine children four are living: Daniel, Abraham, Peter, and Catherine, wife of John Henry. Their deceased children are : John ; Henry ; Jacob, died August 20, 1887, aged seventy- five years ; George, died March 3, 1S63, aged forty-four years ; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Sedler. Both parents died in York county. Daniel Attick attended the subscription schools of his locality until he was sixteen years old. He was then for two years em- ployed as a farm hand. Thinking it would be of advantage to have a trade, he served an apprenticeship of two years at black- smithing. He then, at eighteen years of age, came to Dauphin county and hired on a farm for one year, and afterwards for two years more. After his marriage he took the farm of Philip Daugherty, where he re- mained for twenty-five years. He next re- moved to Paxton township, remained there five years, and in 1881 removed to what is known as the Gray farm, which has ever since been his residence. Mr. Attick was married, August 2, 1849, to Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Benjamin and Christiana (Lauderbach) Mefferd. They had twelve children, of whom eleven are living: Will- iam, John B., Franklin P., Daniel, Sarah, Mrs. John Dieth; George W., James, Samuel, Edward, Ellen, and Ida G; Susan died No- vember 2, 1891, aged thirteen years. Mr. Attick is a Democrat. Mrs. Daniel Attick was born March 12, 1831, and died March 15, 1890, aged fifty-eight. Her father, Ben- jamin Mefferd, was born in Dauphin county. His wife, Christiana Lauderbach, was a na- tive of German}'. They had four children: Sarah, wife of Isaac Houck ; Rebecca, wife of Daniel Seiders ; Mary, Mrs. Attick ; and Cornelia, who died July 15, 1894, aged fifty- six years. Mrs. Mefferd died November 18, 1894, at the age of fifty-eight. Both were members of the United Brethren church. Walker, James Rutherford, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., January 9, 1849 ; son of James and Susan (Kuhn) Walker. ThomasWalker, his parental grandfather, was born in Scotland. He was a cabinet maker, but later in life was engaged in farming. He married Mary, widow of Thomas Rutherford, by whom he had four children; the only surviving one is Susan, wife of Moses Foley. Their deceased children are: Jacob S.; James; Eliza, died in November, 1894; she was the wife of William Follinger; Rutherford died in infancy. Jacob Kuhn, maternal grand- father of James R. Walker, was born in Lan- caster county, and was a cabinet maker. For a number of years he kept hotel ; in 1825 he was steward of the Dauphin county alms- house. Mr. Kuhn's wife was Susan Kunkel. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn had ten children, but one of whom is living, Sarah, wife of Joseph Hoover, of Galesburg, 111. The deceased chil- dren are: William, Jacob, Samuel, George, Mary, Catherine, Henrietta, Susan, and Ann. Mr. Kuhn had retired from active business, relinquishing farming, in which he had for some time been engaged, some years before his death, which occurred when he was seventy-six years old. They were members of the Lutheran church. James Walker, Sr., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., October 9, 1814. He learned the trade of a millwright, and afterwards en- gaged in milling; in 1885 lie abandoned the mill for the farm ; after tilling the ground for three years he gave up all active busi- ness. At one time, in partnership with W. S. Rutherford, he had dealt in ice. The first wife of Mr. Walker was Miss Annie Riegel; they had two daughters : Mary, deceased, 1016 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA wife of Silas B. Rutherford ; and Ann, sec- ond wife, of Silas B. Rutherford. Mr. Walker was married, the second time, to Miss Kuhn, born in Dauphin county, May 31, 1825 ; daughter of Jacob and Susan (Kunkel) Kuhn. Their children are : Jacob K., mar- ried Sallie, daughter of Peter and Barbara Fiske ; Alice L., wife of Thomas R. Walker, and James R. Mr. Walker filled various township offices, having served as school di- rector, and also for many years as assessor. He was a Republican. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a trustee of his congregation. Mr. James Walker, Sr., died September 10, 1895, aged eighty-one yeais ; his wife died September 28, 1885 ; the remains of both are interred in the Paxtang cemetery. James Rutherford Walker took the ordi- nary course of instruction in the puhlic schools, and completed his school education in the Harrisburg Academy, under Prof. Jacob Seiler. His academic course ended, he went into the mill with his father, who carefully instructed him in all branches of the milling business, which he lias made his occupation u p to the present time. Mr. Walker was married, in Swatara township, April 24, 1884, to Miss Sallie Jenkins, daughter of John and Elizabeth Peifer, born February 4, 1860. They have one son, James Boyd, born June 13, 1885. Mr. Walker is identi- fied with the Republican party. His frater- nity association is with the Knights of Malta. He and his family are members of the Pax- tang Presbyterian church. Mrs. Walker's father, Mr. John Peifer, was born in Dau- phin county, May 31, 1836. He is a carpen- ter, and is also engaged in farming. He re- sides near Paxtang street, and was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Casslow. Mrs. Peifer died October 2, 1895. Mr. Peifer is prominent and active in town- ship affairs. He was elected to the office of school director, in which he served many years with credit and usefulness. He has also, for a number of years, been judge of elections. Rutherford, S. A., was born in Dauphin county. Pa., October 6, 1866; son of the late William S. and J. Eliza Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford belongs to the sixth generation of the American branch and is descended from the well-known family of that name who emigrated from Scotland and settled in the north of Ireland upon the accession of William of Orange, in 1688, and from thence came to America in 1728. His parents are both natives of Dauphin county. Mr. Will- iam S. Rutherford was raised a farmer, and after reaching manhood was for ten years engaged in agriculture, at the same time carrying on a lumber business in Harris- burg. He was honored by election to va- rious township offices ; was for some years director of the poor ; for ten years he was steward of the Pennsylvania State Hospital for the Insane. His last business enterprise was the ice business at Harrisburg. At the time of his death he was living retired from active work. His wife was the daughter of S. S. and Mary A. Rutherford, of Paxtang. Their family consisted of ten children, of whom six survive : Mary B., S. A., Eliza E., William S., E. F., and Margaretta S. The deceased children are : Jessie, died July 24, 1864, aged six months and three days; Ger- trude, died August 7, 1879, aged seven months and nineteen days; James, died July 28; 1873, aged twenty-eight days, and Martha, died March 31, 1875, aged three months and twenty-two days. William S. Rutherford died January 24, 1895, aged sixty-seven years, and his wife May 20, 1891, aged fifty j'ears. Mr. Rutherford was an active Republican. He was a member of the Pine Street Presbyterian church, of Harrisburg. S. A. Rutherford received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg, Pa., from which he graduated in 1885, and in the Pennsylvania State College, where he took a course in agriculture in 1896. He served as clerk with bis father in the ice business for about six months. In the spring of 1886 he came to the old Ruther- ford homestead, which has been in possession of the family for one hundred and fort} - -two years, and where he is living a retired life. He has a large interest in the Rutherford Ice Company, of Harrisburg, Pa. For the past three months Mr. Rutherford has been traveling in the South for the purpose of securing a suitable location for engaging in farming. He is a staunch Republican in politics. Nisley, Samuel, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., December 24, 1818 ; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rice) Nisley. John Nisley, his paternal grandfather, was a native of Dauphin county, and a farmer. His chil- dren were: John, Jacob, and Martin. He DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1017 and his wife both died at an advanced age. John Rice, maternal grandfather of Samuel Nisley, was a native of Germany. He came to this country about 1800 as a sailor boy. He married, and had a family of three chil- dren : John, Daniel, and Elizabeth, mother of Mr. Nisley. His father, Jacob Nisley, was born in Dauphin county, and was a farmer. His first wife was a Miss Nisley, daughter of Jacob and Mary Nisley. They bad five children. Mr. Nisley's second wife was Miss Egle, by whom he had three children, all of whom are deceased : Jacob, died in 1894, aged eighty -seven ; Barbara, wife of Jacob Snavely, died in 1842, aged fifty years ; Susan, wife of John Mumma, deceased, and again married to Michael Barnhard ; she died in 1893, aged eighty-three years; and Abra- ham, died in 1890, aged seventy-six years. Mr. Nisley was married the third time, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Eliza- beth Rise ; of this marriage there were four children: Samuel; Kate, widow of Henry Gause; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Blackville ; and John. Mr. Nisley was a Mennonite. He died in 1826, aged 78 years. Mrs. Nisley died in 1824, aged forty -eight years. Samuel Nisley lost his parents when he was very young, and on this account had but limited opportunities for securing an education. As is usual, a guardian was ap- pointed for him, but he found a home among strangers, and was brought up as a farmer's boy. Thus he learned the business, and finally became a farmer on his own account. Mr. Nisley was married, November 2, 1841, to Miss Maria, daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Diebler) Shaffner. Their living children are : Catherine, wife of Wendell Gross ; Elizabeth, wife of Dr. D. B. Traver ; Jacob A., married to Rhoda Hull; Fred. J., married to Sallie Johnson ; Mary, wife of Moses Young; Carrie, wife of John Whit- man. Their deceased children are : Will- iam H., died December 5, 1846, aged two years, eight months and twelve days ; So- phia, died January 6, 1852, aged twenty-five days; Samuel Otterbein, died July 7, 1861, aged two years, three months and twenty- one days ; Fannie S., died January 22, 1870, aged thirteen years, six months and twelve days. After his marriage Mr. Nisley was engaged in farming, near Linglestown, for ten years. In 1851 he removed to Harris- burg, where he was employed in the round- house of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany for nine years. In 1865 Mr. Nisley removed toSteelton, where he was employed for six years by Donald Cameron as post fence maker; also for a few years by Mr. Dunkle. He then entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, where he was engaged for about twenty years in various departments. After this he retired from ac- tive work. Mr. Nisley is a Republican. For sixty years he has been a member, and for forty years a class leader in the United Brethren church, of which Mrs. Nisley also is a consistent member. Mr. Nisley has long been a trustee of the church. Mrs. Samuel Nisley was born in Dauphin county, October 13, 1816. Her father, Fred- erick Shaffner, was also a native of Dauphin county, and was a farmer. His wife, Cathe- rine Diebler, was born in the same county. They had ten children, of whom six are liv- ing : Jacob, married to Miss Elizabeth Reily ; Isaac, married to Miss Mina Rogers; Philip, married to Mariah Alleman; Catherine, wife of George Miller, who died, and she then married Daniel Hicks; Barbara, wife of Solomon Ulrich ; Lavinia, wife of Levi Reider. Their deceased children are: George, died in 1883, aged 62 years ; Martin, was killed in the army; John, died in 1861, aged twenty-five years; one child who died in infancy. Mr. Shaffner died in 1888, aged ninety-four years. Mrs. Shaffner died in 1859, aged sixty-two years. Gerdes, Henry, deceased, was born in Biklerbach, Westphalia, Germany, August 18, 1830 ; son of Henry and Elizabeth Gerdes. Henry Gerdes, Sr., was a high school teacher in Germany, and occupied- the position for life. His children were : Andrew, a school teacher, in Germany ; Elizabeth, wife of Sam- uel Uhland ; the deceased children are : Her- man; Annie; Barnhard; who died in Har- risburg, March 29, 1894, aged sixty-one years, and Henry. Henry Gerdes, Sr., died in 1847. Henry Gerdes, Jr., was educated in his native country, and engaged in mercantile business. His three years of military service, required by law, were passed in the special troop of the Emperor, which is composed ex- clusively of men of large statue, well pro- portioned, without blemish and fine appear- ance. Mr. Gerdes came with his family to this country in 1867, settled at Harrisburg, and found employment at the pattern shop at Steelton, where he remained until his death, January 6, 1895. He was the first 1018 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA pattern maker ever employed at the Penn- sylvania Steel Works, serving under Henry Cassel, and remaining with the company twenty-seven years. Mr. Gerdes was married, September 26. 1865, to Miss Amelia, daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Casting) Lauder- mache. They have nine children, seven of whom are living : Albert, married Miss Mag- gie, daughter of Michael and Annie Palmer; Amelia, wife of Albert Gratz ; Oscar, Joseph, Ida, Arthur, and Bessie. Their deceased chil- dren are : William, died September 5, 1868, aged nine months; Adolph, died October 4, 1891, aged fifteen years, killed by falling from tree. Mr. Gerdes was a Republican. He was a member of the Catholic church. Mrs. Gerdes survives her husband, and re- sides in Steelton, Pa. She was born in West- phalia, Germany, July 24, 1843. Her parents kept a general store. They had six children, only two of whom are now living : Albertina, wife of Abraham Shaffer, resides in the Father- land, and Amelia, Mrs. Gerdes. Their deceased children are: Wilhelm, Dora, and Adolpha Elizabeth. Mrs. Gerdes' father is deceased; her mother died aged sixty- four. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Gerdes was a farmer and stock dealer. He had a family of six children, of whom two survive : Florence and Ludwig. The deceased children are: Henry, Joseph, and twin children, born deaf and dumb. Both grandparents died suddenly in Ger- many. Rutherford, John Edmund, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Decem- ber 17, 1838. His parents were: Samuel S. Rutherford, born in Swatara township, De- cember 17, 1803, died January 23, 1872, and Mary A. Rutherford, born in the same town- ship^ June 14, 1810, died December 14, 1884. Mr. Rutherford received his education in the public schools of his native township and theMt. Joy Academy, Lancaster county. After leaving the academy, he taught one of the district schools in Swatara township for two terms, and after the breaking out of the war served a short period with the Pennsylvania State militia at the time of the battle of Antietam. In the spring of 1863 he took service in the quartermaster's department of the volunteer army, and re- mained in that position until May, 1866, do- ing service during that period in the States of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina, in the latter State being connected with the Freedman's bureau. Returning home in 1866 he followed the occupation of farming until 1875, and then, in connection with that business, went into the coal business in Harrisburg, continuing both until 1879, at which time he took charge of Senator J. D. Cameron's Lochiel farms, and subsequently the Senator's Derry farms, and other landed estate. Mr. Rutherford has been a director and the vice-president of the Steelton National Bank since its organization in 1886, and is also a director of the Steelton Brick Com- pany and the Middletown and Highspire Electric Street Railway Company. He was first married, February 18, 1868, to Miss Ann H. McPherson, daughter of John and Ann (Hammond) McPherson, of Frederick, Md. Their children are : Samuel McPher- son, born September 5, 1869; Robert M., born November 25, 1871 ; Nannie H, born May 2, 1874; Mary Agnes, born October 7, 1877, died December 5, 1881. Mrs. Ruther- ford died April 3, 1882, aged thirty-eight years. Mr. Rutherford was again married, March, 1887, to Miss Delia McCullough, daughter of James T. and Catharine (Mitch- ell) McCullough, of Maryland. They have no issue. Her father was a prominent law- yer and her grandfather was a physician. In his political views Mr. Rutherford is an Independent Republican, and in religious belief a Presbyterian. Alleman, Michael R., was born near Middletown, Dauphin county, June 25, 1825; son of Michael and Catharine (Rudy) Alleman. The father, Michael Alleman, was born January 28, 1794, on the old homestead in Swatara township, near High- spire, Dauphin county. His first occupation was school teaching, and subsequently he became a farmer, and was engaged from that on solely in agricultural pursuits until his death, May 24, 1868 ; he is buried in Middletown cemetery. His wife died March 30, 1889, aged eighty-five years. They had six children, all of whom grew to maturity: Susan, wife of John Kope ; Elizabeth, wife of John Foltz; Henry; Mariah, wife of Michael Connelly, of Middletown ; Michael R., deceased ; and Joseph W., deceased. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church, in which he held the offices of elder, deacon and trustee at the time of his death. Michael R. received his earlier instruc- tions in the subscription schools of that day, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1019 and afterwards attended the public schools, supplementing his education by an academic course under Professor Saddler, at Middle- town, upon the completion of which he commenced teaching school. In 1853 he began farming and devoted his time to agri- cultural pursuits for about eight years, when in 1861 he removed to Middletown and re- sumed teaching and surveying, in which occupation he was employed until his death, August 13, 1870. Michael R. Alleman was married, August, 1852, by the Rev. Ditzler, of Schaefferstown, Lebanon county, Pa., to Miss Leah Rover, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Mil- ler) Royer. They have these children living : Mary A., born November 14, 1854, a school teacher and at present engaged in teaching at the Home of the Friendless at Harrisburg; George R., born January 17, 1857, married Anna M. Koons, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bealer) Koons, and is a contractor residing at Steelton ; Frederick H. and M. Rudy, twins, born September 29, 1860 ; these twins attended the public schools and completed an academic educa- tion under Professor Seiler at Harrisburg, after which Frederick H. was engaged in teaching school one term. In 1879 these brothers formed a partnership under the firm name of Alleman Brothers and engaged in the mercantile business on Front street, in Steelton, where they continued until 1886, when they disposed of their entire stock and relinquished the business. In 1888 the brothers formed another partner- ship under the old firm name of the Alle- man Brothers and embarked in the real estate and insurance business, in which they are still engaged. Frederick H. is also the superintendent of the Harrisburg and Me- chanicsburg Railway Company. Frederick H. was married, August 4, 1887, to Miss Lizzie Dunkel, daughter of Josiah and Mary (Bishop) Dunkle. Their children are : Margaret, born June 24, 1889 ; Mary D., born December 15, 1890; Frederick R., horn February 18, 1893 ; Ruth E., born January 29,1895. Michael Rudy Alleman was mar- ried, April 30, 1895, to Miss Lillian A. Moyer, daughter of George D. and Sarah (Hoffman) Moyer, of Uniontown, Pa. They have one daughter, born April 14, 1896. The deceased children of Michael R, and Leah (Royer) Alleman are: Catharine E., born November 14, 1853, died November 25, 1854; Monroe J., born December 12, 1858, died August 27, 1873, and one who died in infancy. Michael R. Alleman was a prominent man and filled various county and township offices. He was appointed county surveyor in 1867 and served in the office until his death in 1870. He was an active member of the Lutheran church, in which he filled the various offices, being an elder and trustee at the time of his death. Mrs. Alleman is still living in good health at the age of seventy-two years. She resides with her sons in Steelton. Millhousb, Augustus S., superintendent of the foundry department of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Works, was born in York county, Pa., March 13, 1843 ; son of Amos and Se- linda (Stoughton) Millhouse. The paternal grandfather of Augustus S. Millhouse mar- ried a Miss Monroe, and they were the par- ents of a large family. Amos Millhouse, father of Augustus S., was born in Chester county, Pa. He learned wagon making, and worked at that trade for a number of years, after which he came to Harrisburg, and was employed in the Car Factory, then just opened. His engagement there lasted until his death, which occurred July 9, 1883, in the seventy-third year of his age. His wife, Se- linda Stoughton, was born in Chester county, Pa. Their children are : Augustus S.; Owen; Lydia, wife of Joseph McClintic, of Perry county, Pa.; Elwood ; Anna, deceased; Eliza- beth, deceased ; Mary and Clara, died in in- fancy; Oliver, deceased. Both parents are members of the Church of God. Augustus S. Millhouse was very young when his parents removed to Dauphin county, where he attended the public schools until he was ten years old. He was then employed for about four years in the pattern factory in Harrisburg, after which he entered the Car Factory as an apprentice. In 1861, be- fore this engagement was over, he enlisted in company G, Fifty-fifth regiment, Pennsylva- nia volunteers, and served four years, receiv- ing his discharge September 1, 1865. He then returned to the Car Factory and com- pleted the term of his apprenticeship, after which he was employed for five years as a journeyman. When the new foundry was built, on Allison Hill, Mr. Millhouse was made foreman, and served in that position for six years. In 1876 he worked five months in the foundry at Reading, Pa. Returning to Harrisburg, he became foreman in the foundry department of the Pennsylvania 1020 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Steel Works at Steelton in June of the same year. Later he was made superintendent of the same department, and has for the past twenty years filled that responsihle position with the utmost success and acceptance. Mr. Millhouse was married to Miss Catherine, daughter of William and Catherine (Tate) Bohl. Their children are: James W., book- keeper for the Kelley Coal Company ; Mabel, died June 2, 1894, aged twenty-three. Mr. Millhouse is a good Republican. He and his family are members of the Fourth Street Church of God. William Bohl, father of Mrs. Millhouse, was a native of Cumberland county, and a cabinet maker. For a number of years he kept a hotel in Harrisburg. He "was also justice of the peace. His wife, Catherine Tate, was a native of Cumberland county. Their children are: Catherine, Mrs. Millhouse; Mary, Benjamin, Charles, and James, de- ceased. Mr. Bohl is deceased, while Mrs. Bohl resides with her daughter, Mrs. Mill- house, and is in good health, at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. She is a consist- ent member of the Church of God. Tenney, Frank, assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, was born in Boston, Mass., February 4, 1861. He is the son of Benjamin F. Tenney and Mary (Viles) Tenney. B. F. Tenney was born in Sutton, Worcester county, Mass., October 27, 1813, and was for many years a mer- chant in Boston, but subsequently became a member of the Boston Stock Exchange with which he is still connected. Mr. Tenney was married, in January, 1861, to Mary Bowman Viles, daughter of John and Sally (Dudley) Viles, of Lexington, Mass. Their children are: Frank; Maud, wife of F. F. Sherburn, and Arthur, who died in 1866. Frank Tenney was educated in the public schools of Boston, finishing his course in the English high school in 1879. He then took a four years' course in metallurgical and mining engineering in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, receiving the degree of S. B. in 1883. Shortly after graduating Mr. Tenney came to Steelton and was ap- pointed assistant superintendent of the blast furnaces and served in this position until the fall of 1885 when he was transferred to Ashland, Baltimore county, Md., to take charge of some blast furnaces which the Pennsylvania Steel Company had leased. In 1886 he returned to Steelton and was made purchasing agent of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, which he held until 1890. From this year until 1893 Mr. Tenney was assistant to the general manager, when he was promoted to be assistant superintendent, which position he has since that time filled. Mr. Tenney was married, in Hull, Mass., June 4, 1889, to Miss Edith C, daughter of George F. and A. F. (Cutler) Bouve, of Bos- ton. Their children are : John B., born June 26, 1890 ; Margaret, April 1, 1892, and Katharine, October 5, 1894. Mr. Tenney's politics are Republican. He is a member of the school board of Steelton. Shaffner, Francis W., superintendent of the supply department, Pennsylvania Steel Works, Steelton, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., February 22, 1845 ; son of George and Christina (Book) Shaffner. The Shaff- ner family are of Swiss descent. Frederick Shaffner, grandfather of Francis W., was a farmer. He married Miss Catherine Deibler. Mr. Shaffner died aged ninety-four years. George Shaffner, father of F. W., died aged sixty -two. He was married to Miss Christina Book. They had nine children : Frederick; Francis W.; John ; Samuel ; Mary, wife of Jacob Lantz ; Jacob ; Emma, wife of Jacob Spangler ; Rosa, wife of Stewart Groninger ; William, who died in 1865, aged four years. Mrs. Shaffner died in 1867, aged nearly fifty years. She was a member of the Evangelical church, of Harrisburg. Both parents died in Harrisburg. Francis W. Shaffner attended the public schools of Dauphin and Lebanon counties, and at the same time assisted his father in farm work. He was afterwards, for two sea- sons, employed as a general laborer on the Pennsylvania canal and in boating. In 1859 he began an apprentices hip of one year and-a half at coach making, after which he worked at his trade and at house carpentry until the breaking out of the war. In 1864 Mr. Shaffner enlisted in company F, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, served his time and was honorably discharged. While in army service Mr. Shaff- ner contracted a chronic disease, which in- capacitated him for manual labor, and lead to a decision to prepare himself for different pursuits. He took a course of eight months at the Iron City Commercial College, Pitts- burgh, Pa., and in 1867 secured a position as clerk with the Pittsburgh and Monongahela Coal Company, in which he continued eight DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1021 months. He was next employed for a year and a half as clerk in the drug store of H. Meyers. He then returned to Harrisburg, and to his trade of house building until 1876, at which time he was appointed super- intendent of the supply department of the Pennsylvania Steel Works. He has served in this position with credit to himself and the utmost satisfaction to the company up to the present time. Mr. Shaffner is identi- fied with the Odd Fellows fraternity, having been a member of Lodge No. 70 since July 23, 1867. His politics are Democratic. Mr. Shaffner was married, in Reading, Pa., May 28, 1868, to Miss Sarah, daughter of David and Martha (Mc- Fadden) Bachstoss. Their children are : Clyde, born December 5, 1869 ; Gertrude, December 2, 1871, wife of Howell Bentecon ; Cora, born September 1, 1873. Mrs. Shaffner was born September 7, 1845. Her father, David Bachstoss, was for many years a tan- ner. He was married to Martha McFadden. Their children are: Eliza; Rebecca; Sarah, Mrs. Shaffner ; Kate, wife of John Clyde ; Edward ; Alexander, was killed on the Reading railroad, in February, 1893. Mr. Bachstoss died in 1891, aged seventy-four years. McEntee, Peter J., foreman of the open hearth department of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., January 8, 1871; son of Peter and Catherine (Lynch) McEntee. He attended the Dauphin county public schools until he was sixteen, when his school days were ended by his getting regular employment as door boy at the steel works. He served in this capacity for three years, and then, at the age of nineteen, began a three years' apprenticeship at steel working. He was at once recognized as a master mechanic in his line and was made foreman of the open hearth department. So satisfactory to his employers is his direction of the workmen in his department that he has been retained in that position to the present time. Mr. McEntee has a combination of qualities which render his services valuable. He is not only a first-class steel maker, but is able to make such assignments of place and work as to insure the best results, both for the men and the company. Mr. McEntee was married, at Steelton, June 24, 1891, to Miss Catherine, daughter of John and Mary (McGinn) McGeehan. They have had four children : Mary, born April 5, 1893; Anas- tasia, March 15, 1895 ; Joseph and John, twins, died in infancy. Mr. McEntee is. a Democrat. He is a member of the Catholic church. Mrs. McEntee was born June 13, 1866. Her father, John McGeehan, was born in Lancaster caunty, in December, 1834, and is a bricklayer and contractor. He was married, in January, 1862, to Miss Mary McGinn, daughter of Patrick and Catharine McGinn. They have had nine children : Edward ; Catherine, Mrs. McEn- tee; Anthon, John, Ambrose, Thomas, Mary and Anastasia ; James died aged two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. McGeehan reside at Steelton. They are worthy members of the Catholic church. Gross, Henry S., superintendent of the merchant mill department, Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., February 6 k 1854; son of Daniel W. and Elizabeth Kunkel Gross. Henry S. Gross attended private schools in Harrisburg, completing his course there in the Harris- burg Academy. At the age of seventeen he entered upon a course at the Pennsylvania Polytechnic College, Philadelphia, which he completed in three years, and was graduated in June, 1874. For the ensuing eleven months Mr. Gross was not regularly occu- pied. On the third day of May, 1875, he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company as learner in the Bessemer department. After his first year he was re- tained in this department as assistant fore- man for a period of three years when he was placed in charge of the steam hammers, and the manufacture of special steel billets. Af- ter serving two years in this capacity, he again entered the Bessemer department as foreman, remaining there until October, 1884, when he assumed the duties of super- intendent of the merchant mill department, which position he has since held. He was married, in Harrisburg, December 7, 1881, to Miss Laura B., daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (BaileyJ Gorman, of Trindle Spring, Cumberland county, Pa. They have no children. Mr. Gross removed from Har- risburg to Steelton, January 6, 1885, and has since resided in that borough. He is a member of the Salem Reformed church, Harrisburg, and in politics has always been Republican. 1022 EIOGRAPMlCAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Miller, D. W., superintendent of the pat- tern department, Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., August 8, 1840 ; son of David and Sarah (Woods) Mil- ler. David Miller was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He was a farmer from his youth until a few years before his death, when he retired from business. He was married to Sarah Woods, a native of Dauphin county. They had eight children : D. W.; J. C; Jane, wife of Moses Zimmerman, deceased; Mary, wife of Henry Smith ; Samuel B., deceased ; Harriet, deceased ; William W., deceased ; Sarah, died in infancy. Mr. Miller, now eighty-two years of age, resides with his daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman. D. W. Miller attended the common schools of Dauphin county for a part of each year until he reached the age of nineteen, when he became an apprentice to the trade of pat- tern making with the Harrisburg Car Man- ufacturing Company, and served four years, at the end of which time he entered the em- ploy of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, and worked at his trade for about two and a half years. In 1879 Mr. Miller returned to Harrisburg, and had charge of the pattern department of the Car Manufacturing Com- pany for eleven or twelve years. At the ex- piration of that time, in 1890, he accepted a similar position with the Pennsylvania Steel Works, which he still holds. Mr. Miller's mechanical skill and excellent business ability are proved by the long terms of his service with the companies employing him. Mr. Miller was married, in Harrisburg, April 4, 1861, to Miss Harriet, daughter of Frederick Duey. Their children are : Eliz- abeth, wife C. F. Gramm ; Susan, wife of H. R. Dasher ; Mary, Henrietta, Sarah, Robert, Henry R.; the last four are deceased. Mr. Miller is a Republican; he was for three years assessor of the Ninth ward, Harrisburg. The family are members of the Reformed church. Mrs. D. W. Miller was born March 12, 1842. Her father was Frederick Duey, and for many years was a weaver. Their living children are: Caroline, wife of Paul Barn- hard, deceased; Simon D.; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Stober; Catherine, wife of Jesse Long ; Henrietta, Mrs. Miller. Both parents died in Dauphin county. They were mem- bers of the Reformed church. Samuel Duey, paternal grandfather of Mrs. Miller, died at an advanced age. LeFevrb, James Hasbrouck, superin- tendent of the slabbing mill department of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born February 28, 1868, in Somerset county, N. J. His father, Rev. James LeFevre, D. D., a native of Ulster county, N. Y., has been for thirty-nine years an able and honored min- ister of the Dutch Reformed church, and his mother, whose maiden name was Cor- nelia B. Hasbrouck, was also a native of Ulster county. His parents had the follow- ing children : Egbert, Cornelia B., Laura H, Esther Dew, James H, and Joseph H. James H. received the usual primary instructions, and took a college preparatory course of four years in the grammar school of Rutger's College, after which he pursued the four years' course of study in Rutger's College, from which he was graduated in chemistry with the class of 1889. In the same year he was engaged in chemical work in the laboratory of Dr. Peter T. Austen for a few months. On November 1, 1889, he came to Steelton, where he was given his present position, which he has ever since ably and acceptably filled. Mr. LeFevre was married, April 7, 1896, to Miss Florence G. Howard, daughter of George C. and Georgiana (Smith) Howard. Her father is a prominent and successful physician at Lawrence, Mass. Mr. LeFevre is a Democrat in politics. Rutherford, Samuel H, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin County, Pa., March 3, 1843; son of Samuel S. and Mary A. Rutherford, both natives of Dauphin county. Samuel H. attended the public schools of his native township, and after- wards took a course of three years in the Academy. He was then engaged with his father in farming until he was twenty-seven years of age. In 1870 he took up the dairy and farming business on his own account, and has been continuously emjdoyed in them up to the present time. In addition to his farm and dairy operations, Mr. Ruth- erford became, in 1891, the agent of the Rutherford Ice Company, with an office on Court avenue, Harrisburg. Mr. Rutherford's political opinions are Republican. On Feb- ruary 9, 1871, he was married to Fannie E., daughter of J. D. and Margaret S. (Bargtis) Sholl, natives of Frederick City, Md. Their DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1023 children are : Samuel S., in the poultry business at Paxtang station ; and Jesse S., who died an infant, in 1875. Mrs. Rutherford died December 14, 1884, aged forty years. Mr. Rutherford was again married, November 28, 1894, to Edith M., daughter of Benjamin and Matilda (Mitchell) Snively, natives of Greencastle, Pa. To this marriage there is no issue. Mr. Rutherford now resides on the farm bought by his ancestor, Thomas Rutherford, in 1755, shortly after his emi- gration from Ireland/which has been handed down in the family from one generation to another. and Elizabeth Hummel, of Hummelstown, Pa. They had one daughter, Alice Eliza- beth. Mrs. Nelson died on the 12th of August, 1887. Nelson, Arthur F., was born in Glouces- ter, Essex county, Mass.. May 19, 1864 ; his parents are John Edward and Alice (Warner) Nelson. Mr. Nelson's education was carried on in the public schools of Gloucester, Mass., until he reached the age of seventeen; afterwards, for two terms, he attended a private draw- ing school. This excellent foundation for further attainments being laid, Mr. Nelson came to Steelton, Dauphin county, and served an apprenticeship of two and a half years in the machine shop. He then went into the roll turning department, superin- tended by Mr. William George, and served under that gentleman for about two years. So well had the young man improved his time and opportunities that upon Mr. George's resignation he was placed in charge of the roll turning department as Mr. George's successor. At the time when Mr. Nelson became superintendent, the company had all new work finished outside. In 1889 part of the present roll turning shop was erected, and from time to time it has re- ceived additions, until now this department is one of the most important in the plant. Its growth and present prosperity ai*e largely due to the diligence, skill and sagacity of its superintendent, Mr. Nelson. After having been for years a zealous and influential mem- ber of the Harrisburg Wheel Club, Mr. Nel- son is now its president. He has for five years been the representative from this State to the National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen ; also representative of the Pennsylvania division of the League of American Wheelmen. Mr. Nelson is an adherent of the Republican party. He was married to Miss Mary E., daughter of Abner Baker, Charles P., was born in Dauphin county, September 18, 1843. He is a son of Samuel and Anna Maria (Haamann) Baker, the former a native of York county and the latter of Dauphin county. Mr. Samuel Baker had as his intellectual preparation for his life work little beyond his native intelli- gence, he having received no more than three months of school training and instruc- tion. He was a farmer, and increased his revenues by speculations in land. His wife was the daughter of Philip and Maria Haa- mann. They had eight children, five of whom are now living: Samuel, Jr., John, George W., Charles P., and William. Their daughters all died ; Mary on December 3, 1857; Sarah E., August 6, 1889, and Eliza- beth, March 23, 1842. Both parents died in Mercer county ; Mr. Baker on May 10, 1866, at the age of fifty-eight, and Mrs. Baker on January 26, 1887, aged seventy-five. They were active members of the Reformed church. Charles P. Baker was educated in the pub- lic schools in Dauphin county until he was eleven years old, then in Mercer county, completing his course by studying for two years at Mercersburg College, Franklin county, Pa., which he entered at the age of twenty-one. He afterwards taught school in Mercer county for five terms. Then ex- changing literary for mercantile work he became a clerk in the store of Achre & Bright. He was afterwards employed in the same capacity by William Simmons, at Fredonia, Mercer county, entering this es- tablishment in 1868, and remaining for seven years. After the third year of this time the firm name changed to that of Simmons & Swab. In 1876 Mr. Baker spent a few months as a visitor in Harrisburg, Pa., and in 1876 entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company as timekeeper. Having faithfully performed the duties devolving upon him for four years and six months, he was made time recorder and still continues to hold the same position. Charles P. Baker was married, January 17, 1871, to Miss Kate, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Lauder- milch) Fetterhoff, of Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa. He was in earty life a member 1024 BIOGRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA of the Reformed church, but since his twenty- eighth year he has been a Presbyterian. His political views are those of the Prohibition party. Whitney, Everett E., Steelton, Pa., was born in Hingham, Plymouth county, Mass., May 3, 1861. He is a son of Jason W. and Lydia A. (Davis) Whitney. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Hingham and at Comer's Commercial College, of Boston, Mass., completing his course by the time he was nineteen years of age. He then engaged with his father in the lumber and hardware business; but during 1882-83 he had a busi- ness in Boston. In the fall of 1883 Mr. Whit- ney went to Tucson, Arizona Territory, and remained there until July, 1886; he then re- turned for a few months to Massachusetts. On September 10 of the same year he came to Steelton, and entered upon an engage- ment in the auditor's office of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company, serving in that capa- city until 1890. In that year Mr. Whitney was made auditor and cashier of the com- pany, and still occupies the same responsible position with undiminished faithfulness and credit. He was married, October 2, 1890, to Miss Katharine J. McCammon, of Middle- town, Pa., daughter of Elisha G. and Cathe- rine (Faber) McCammon. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney have one child, Jason McO, born February 8, 1894. Mr. Whitney is a lineal descendent of John Whitney, who with his wife, Elinor, emigrated from England in 1635, and settled in Watertown, Mass. An exhaustive work, entitled " The Whitney Genealogy" has lately been compiled and written by Frederick Pierce, of Chicago, 111. Also a very interest- ing and valuable work by Henry Melville, of New York, entitled the " Ancestry of John Whitney." It is only proper to say that a large majority of those persons in the United States who are named Whitney are descend- ants of John and Elinor Whitney, who set- tled in Watertown, Mass., in 1635. Davis, Charles S., Steelton, Pa., was born in New Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa., No- vember 14, 1864. He is a son of James R. and Margaret (Dougherty) Davis. Mr. Davis' great-great-grandfather settled in Lan- caster county, Pa., on coming over from Wales, about 1740. His great-grandfather, John Davis, moved thence to Shippensburg about 1760, where he became a farmer, a contractor for part of the old Philadelphia and Pittsburgh turnpike, a Revolutionary soldier, a member of the Pennsylvania Leg- islature about 1818, and later a local Metho- dist Episcopal preacher. He had a family of one daughter and six sons, all of whom became more or less prominent : (1) Frank D. was a contractor on the Cumberland Val- ley railroad, superintendent of the old forge at Roxbury, Franklin county. His son, Wesley Reid Davis, D. D., is now pastor of Dr. Bethune's Dutch Reformed church, in Brooklyn. A daughter married Dr. Miller, of West Virginia. (2) Jessie L. was for many years the head of a bureau in the postoffice department at Washington. (3) Rev. Samuel died in 1822, at the age of twenty-nine while pastor of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal church, of Washington, D. C. (4) John W. removed to Carlisle, Ind., and was sent to Congress for several terms, was speaker of the National House of Representatives in 1847-48, was later gov- ernor of Oregon, was minister to China. He was for a number of years in the Indiana Legislature, speaker of the House there, was president of the National Convention that nominated Franklin Pierce. The late Rear Admiral John Lee Davis, United States navy, was his son. A daughter Mary married William Aiken, of Evansville, Ind.; Carrie, another daughter, married Attorney Gen- eral Denney, of Indiana ; Captain Denney, United States Marine Corps, being a son by this marriage. (5) Lemuel Davis, the grand- father of C. S. Davis, was a surveyor, justice of the j>eace at Shippensburg, teacher of the grammar school in Mansfield, Ohio, dying when but thirty-five years old, while on his way to Pennsylvania. He married Cathe- rine Reynolds, who was descended from a prominent French Huguenot family, which was obliged to flee to Germany to escape re- ligious persecution in France. Later they emigrated to Baltimore, and her mother was among the early Cumberland Valley settlers, coming there from Baltimore. They had but two children, James Reynolds, the father of Charles S. and Margaret G, who died un- married. James R. Davis married Margaret A. Dougherty. They had seven children, only three of whom are now living, Charles S. being the only living son. On his mother's side he is descended from Hugh Dougherty, of Silver Spring, Cumber- land county, a son of whom, George A., mar- ried Martha Shoemaker. The Shoemakers 'ttwyyu- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1027 settled in the Cumberland Valley about the middle of the eighteenth century, coming from Lancaster county, Pa., John and David being the first of the family. Mr. Davis is descended from the former, who built the old stone homestead, yet standing, about midway between Newburg and Roxbury. It is yet occupied by the Shoemaker descend- ants, who constitute one of the largest and most respected families in the Cumberland Valley. Mrs. Davis' father is descended from the Kinneys who settled originally in Connecti- cut, moving later to New York, and yet later to Ohio. He served three years during the Civil war as lieutenant, adjutant of his regi- ment, being a long time in Maj. Gen. David S. Stanley's staff. Her mother is descended from the Delaplanes, a prominent French family, members of which settled first in Virginia, her branch moving later to Ohio. Charles S. Davis received his education principally in the public schools at Liver- pool, Perry county, completing his course at the Central State Normal School, Lock Haven, Pa., in 1883. In the years 1881-82 he taught the high school, at Thompsontown, Juniata county, Pa. In 1883 Mr. Davis began teaching in the secondary school at Steelton ; after one term in that school he was trans- ferred to the intermediate school, where he taught for four months. He was then, on January 1, 1885, made assistant j:>rincipal of the high school, and was in 1888 promoted to principal ; he still occupies that dignified and important post. In the first year after coining to Steelton, Mr. Davis edited the Daily Item during his summer vacation. Mr. Davis has been since 1888 a member of State Capital Lodge No. 70, 1. 0. 0. F., and of En- campment No. 56, I. 0. 0. F., both of Har- risburg : also a charter member of Com- mandery No. 108, K. of M., of Steelton. He is also a member of the Dauphin County Historical Society. His politics are Demo- cratic. He was married, July 14, 1892, to Miss Leonora, # daughter of John P. and Emma D. (Delaplane) Kinney. Earle, Thomas, Steelton, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., September 7, 1865 ; son of Henry and Martha (Barker) Earle. The family is an old New England one, having settled there about 1634. For several gen- erations the family lived in Leicester, Mass. Mr. Earle's grandfather, Thomas, was the first one of the family to settle in Pennsyl- vania. He was born at Leicester, Mass., April 21, 1796, and died at Philadelphia, July 14, 1849. He was a lawyer and writer of note. He practiced his profession in Phil- adelphia for many years, and was an in- fluential member of the State Constitutional Convention of 1837, and was the vice-presi- dential candidate of the Liberty party in 1840. Thomas Earle attended a public school in Massachusetts for one year; was afterwards for four years a student at the Germantown Academy, Germantown, Philadelphia, and in the fall of 1883 entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., from which he was graduated in the spring of 1887. In the same year Mr. Earle engaged as draughts- man with the Pittsburgh Bridge Company, Pittsburgh, Pa., and served in that capacity for one year ; then for one month occupied a similar position in the service of the Penn Bridge Company, at Beaver Falls, Pa. In 1888 he went with Levering & Garringues, engineers and contractors, at Philadelphia, and was with them for fifteen months, draft- ing, designing and estimating on bridges and buildings. From the fall of 1889 to April, 1891, he was assistant engineer on the Norfolk and Western railroad, being second in charge of the extensive improvements made by that company at Norfolk. In the spring of 1891 he entered the employ of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company, working in the draw- ing room of the bridge and construction de- partment, where he checked all drawings made, and also designed new buildings, be- ing so employed until July, 1892. He then went to Chicago, with Fraser & Chalmers, and was assistant superintendent of their new shops until January, 1893, when he returned to his former position as assistant engineer, in charge of the designing of buildings, at Steelton. Later in the same year Mr. Earle's faithful and valuable services received recog- nition and reward in his promotion to the position of superintendent of the shops of the bridge and construction department of the Steel Company's plant. This is his pres- ent position. Mr. Earle, while at the Rens- selaer Polytechnic Institute, joined the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity ; is a member of the Germantown Cricket Club, and since 1892 has been a member of the Engineers' Club of Philadelphia. Thomas Earle was married, 6 4 1028 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA June 7, 1894, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Bassler and Ellen B. (Shirk) Boyer, natives of Lebanon county. They have one son, Thomas Earle, Jr., born June 6, 1896. Barnet, John J., Steelton, Pa., was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., Octo- ber 2, 1838 ; son of George and Barbara (Snyder) Barnet. Mr. Barnet's maternal grandparents were natives of Wurtemberg, German}'. His parents were both natives of Middletown, Dauphin county, where his father was born on July 29, 1813, and his mother on October 12, 1812. Mr. George Barnet was a saddler and cooper, but his principal business engagements were on the canal and the railroads. Mrs. Barnet, to whom he was married in the year 1838, was a daughter of Christian and Mary Snyder. They had nine children, of whom Susan died, aged ten years, and George, aged twenty-five years. The survivors are : John J.; Augustus; Annie, wife of John Daugh- erty, deceased ; Elizabeth, wife of Charles Hartline ; Clara, wife of Jacob McKinley, and, after his death, of John Brindle; Chris- tian, and Margarctta. Mr. George Barnet, at the time of his death, which occurred March 7, 1886, was in the lumber business. Mrs. Barnet died December 8, 1873, aged sixty years, one month and twenty-eight days. John J. Barnet attended the public schools of Middletown, Pa., until, in his eighteenth year, he began a six months' course at the Emaus Institute, at Middle- town. His school days ended, he lost no time in idleness, but engaged as clerk in the general store of Lauman & Crum ; in the following year he was away from Middle- towm, but on his return was received again into the employ of the same firm, and served them for two years more. At about twenty- one years of age he began a three years' ap- prenticeship at carpentry. At the end of that time he engaged with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as brakemau for one year, and afterwards with the Northern Central Railroad Company as conductor for about nine months. He was next ernjdoyed as a millwright until 1866, at which time he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company. Mr. Barnet entered the service of this company as a carpenter. Only a year was necessary to make the company fully sensible of the value of his services as a skilled and versatile mechanic and a faith- ful employee. At the expiration of that time he was made foreman of the carpentry de- partment, and has continued for thirty j r ears to manifest the same qualities in that re- sponsible position. Mr. Barnet votes with the Democratic party. On November 13, 1859, he was married to Miss Harriet A., daughter of John and Susan (Wise) Gurtner, of New Cumberland, Cumberland county, Pa. One of their family of seven children, William Augustus, died in 1864, aged three weeks. The living children are : Harry, Annie B., John Robert, Katie E., Florence, and Walter Herbert. Bent, Winslow B., Steelton, Pa., was born in Norfolk county, Mass., December 17, 1825. Mr. Bent is a son of Ebenezer and Nancy (Stehler) Bent, both natives of Norfolk county, where Mr. Ebenezer Bent was occupied with mercantile business, his lifelong pursuit. Mrs. Bent was a Miss Stehler. Mr. and Mrs. Bent had ten children ; only four are now living: Elizabeth, wife of William Monroe; Mary, wife of R. S. Hausman ; Winslow B.; and Edith S. Winslow B. Bent was a pupil in the public schools of Norfolk until he was eighteen, when he went to Quincy, Mass., to complete his school education. From 1842 until April, 1848, he assisted as clerk in his father's store. In 1849 the golden gleam of California mines allured him, and he joined the great exodus of young and enterprising Eastern men of that State. There he no doubt shared the general experience of vicissitudes, often more spicy and agreeable in the subsequent rela- tion than in the actual occurrence ; but he pluckily remained in that State, engaged in various pursuits, for about fifteen years. Afterwards, from 1864 to 1879, he saw life on the broad western plains, in the service of the Union Pacific railroad. At length the pale glitter of steel drew Me. Bent eastward with truer, if more moderate, promise than the lustre of gold had held out; and in the employ of the Pennsylvania Steel Company he found a position worthy of his accept- ance — that of superintendent of the yard department. Mutual satisfaction of employer and employees have brought about a long tenure of the position, which he has held from 1879 to the present time. Mr. Bent's DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1029 politics are Democratic. On March 10, 1859, Winslow B. Bent was married to Miss Jean- nette, daughter of Snellen Tomlinson. They have had three children : Snellen C; Alice, wife of E. C. Felton ; and Edith. Hocker, Rev. M. P., pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Steelton, Pa., was born at Union Deposit, Dauphin count}'. Pa., October 1, 1853. His mother, Barbara Martin, was a native of Cumber- land county, and his father, George Hocker, a native of Dauphin county, having been born at Hockersville, June 15, 1806. The father lived to be over eighty years old. His grandfather, Martin Hocker, lived to be over ninety-three years old, and was the founder of Hockersville, Dauphin county. He was one of three men appointed to run the division line between Dauphin and Lebanon counties ; the other two having been William Cochran and John Harrison. Rev. Hocker was named at baptism after his grandfather, in honor of which event a Mexican silver dollar, given at that time, is still in his possession. His boyhood days were spent in the place of his birth, work- ing on the farm and assisting about the hotel owned and kept by his father. Al- though his early environments were not the most conducive to the best morals, yet, owing to the blessed influence and the prayers of a precious mother, whose death occurred, however, before he was twelve years old, and the example and instruction of a most honorable father, he was reared to reverence holy things, and to regard honesty and thrift as the best human equipments for an honorable and successful career. Although the youngest of nine children his father, who was a strong patron of the common schools, gave him every advantage possible to secure an education. The oppor- tunities afforded were, in the providence of God, eagerly embraced, and an early aspira- tion to enter one of the professions was thus fostered. After a brief academical course he received his first apj)ointment as teacher in the public schools, at the age of nineteen years. By teaching school during the winter seasons and attending school during the remaining months of the school term at Palatinate College, Meyerstown, Pa., he was finally prepared to enter the freshman class in Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg. in September, 1876. After joining the home church in 1876, the hitherto fixed purpose to enter the profession of law was aban- doned for that of the gospel ministry. Re- ceiving some assistance from the church, he was enabled to complete the prescribed course without interruption, graduating with the class of 1880. He entered the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in September of the same year. Throughout the college and seminary courses he supplemented the church allow- ance by engaging in manual labor, selling books, or in colporteur work. In the fall of 1882 he was licensed to preach the gospel by the East Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran church, convened in Pottsville, Pa. February 1, 1883, he received a call from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church", of Steelton, Pa., to come as their pastor. Being still a student in the senior class of the Theological Seminary, he could not take pastoral care of the congregation, but supplied them with preaching services until after his graduation in June, '83. On the 5th day of July of the same year he en- tered into holy wedlock with Miss Millie A. Farnsler, a daughter of Joseph Farnsler, Esq., one of the most prominent residents of Union Deposit. Two weeks later, accom- panied by his bride, he took full charge of the congregation in Steelton, being installed in his pastoral relation by the Rev. C. A. Hay, D. D., and Rev. M. Valentine, D. D., LL. D., on the 22d of July, 1883. A few months later, at the meeting of the East Pennsylvania Synod in Germantown, Pa., he was ordained to the ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran church of the General Synod. His entire ministerial life up to the pres- ent time, July, 1896, has been associated with his present congregation, it being his first and only pastorate. A record of his life work, therefore, necessarily involves in large measure, a history of this energetic and prosperous congregation, which was but eight years old when they called him to be their pastor. At that time they worshiped in a chapel of modest pretensions on Locust street, and numbered less than fifty mem- bers, and some of these discouraged because of disheartening conditions resulting from a period when they had no pastor in the field. Taking courage with the advent of the new pastor, the congregation soon re- gained their lost position and more. The chapel building was enlarged the second time within five years. About this time a 1030 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA lot of ground was secured on the corner of Second and Pine streets at a cost of $5,000. In the fall of 1892 ground was broken for the erection of a tine church building. April 30, 1893, the cornerstone was laid with most impressive services. A year later, July 15, 1894, the completed church was dedicated to the glory of God. The handsome build- ing cost over $45,000, or $50,000 including the ground. The congregation now num- bers nearly six hundred, with a Sunday- school of about seven hundred and fifty members. In these thirteen years of his pastoral re- lations he has seen the most rapid advance- ment of the progressive borough of Steelton, witnessed the brilliant career of Major L. S. Bent, genera] manager and president of the noted Pennsylvania Steel Company, and the no less substantial success of the present honored president, Mr. E. C. Felton. Living in these environments, he has learned the animus of the community, has come into sympathetic touch with the noble people making up the bulk of the population, and so has learned to love the people and work for the community's interests. In his min- isterial work he has received nine hundred members into church fellowship, baptized four hundred and seventy-five children, per- formed one hundred and eighty marriages, officiated at two hundred and sixty-eight funerals and made at least eight thousand pastoral visitations in the homes of Steelton. Being in the prime of life, he naturally looks forward to a cai'eer of usefulness in the Master's service, if it so please the Great Head of the church, to whom shall be all praise forever. Monroe, C. E., superintendent of the elec- trical department of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, Steelton, Pa., was born in Lauder- bach, Germany, October 15, 1864. He is a son of the late Selmor and Rosa (Cor) Mon- roe, both natives of Germany. Selmor Monroe was in early life engaged in brewing, but later became a banker, and was in the latter employment at the time of his death. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Selmor Monroe were : Julia, Selmor, Theodore, Edith, C. E., Johanna, Ernestina, and Pollie; also, Barn- hard, deceased, and Isidor, who was killed at the battle of Sedan, in the Franco-Prussian war. The father died at the age of sixty- five, and the mother at the age of forty-eight years. C. E. Monroe was educated in the German public schools, and graduated from the high school, at Breslau, at the age of eighteen. He then took a four years' course at the Uni- versity of Munich. After a service of one year in the German field artillery, he en- tered an engineering school, from which, after a course of study covering two years, he graduated in 1887. He w r as then em- ployed for three years by the General Elec- trical Company, of Germany ; in 1890 he ob- tained a position in the electrical depart- ment of the patent office, at Berlin. Mr. Monroe came to Chicago during the World's Fair, and at its close entered the service of the Westinghouse Electric Company, of New- ark, N. J., where he remained for two years. In the fall of 1894 he came to Steelton, where he was made superintendent of the electric department of the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany ; he still retains that position. Mr. Monroe was married, February 23, 1895, to Miss Ella, daughter of Allen and Amanda (Newhard) Brader. They have one child, Selmor. Mr. Monroe is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Dutch Reformed church. Mrs. Monroe's grandfather, Charles Bra- der, was a native of Lehigh county, and was all his life a prominent business man. He had two sons: Allen and Franklin. He died in September, 1892, aged twenty-eight years. Allen Brader, and his wife Amanda, daughter of Reuben Newhard, were the par- ents of Mrs. Monroe, and were both born in Allentown, Lehigh county, Pa. Mr. Brader was a machinist, but was for a few years en- gaged in farming, and at a later time in the hat business, which was his occupation until his retirement in 1893. During the war of the Rebellion he was captain of company K, Fifty-first Pennsylvania volunteers, and after serving four years was honorably discharged in March, 1805. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Brader are: Henry, and Ella, Mrs. Monroe. Mrs. Brader died November 19, 1886, aged forty-eight. Her husband sur- vives her, and resides at Cherry Ford, Le- high county, where he has filled several township offices. Newbecker, John J., master mechanic of merchant and billet mill, Pennsylvania Steel Works, Steelton, Pa., was born near Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., February 5, 1850. He is a son of Dr. J. B. and Caroline (Maize) Newbecker. His great-great-grand- DAUPHIN COUNTY, 1031 father, John Martin Newbecker, came over the ocean from Rotterdam in the ship Edin- burg. He qualified September 15, 1749, and settled at the mouth of Powell's creek on the Susquehanna river, eighteen miles above Harrisburg. His son, Philip Newbecker, great-grandfather of John J. Newbecker, was first lieutenant of the Sixth company, Fourth battalion of associated battalions and militia of the Revolution, in 1777, under Col. Rob- ert Elder. Philip Newbecker, Jr., grand- father of John J., was a farmer and black- smith for many years at Powell's creek, Dauphin county. He was also an expert gunsmith and manufactured rifles and shot guns from the raw material. Some of these weapons are still in existence in. Dauphin county. He died about twenty years ago, at the age of seventy-eight, leaving three sons, George, Samuel, and John B. The third son, John B. Newbecker, was the father of John J. Newbecker, and was born at Halifax, Dauphin county, July 2, 1820 ; son of Philip and Mary M. (Rhawn) Newbecker. He attended the schools of his na- tive borough, after which he began the study of medicine with Dr. S. P. Brown, of Hali- fax, and graduated from Jefferson Medical Col- lege in 1852. After practicing in Lower Augusta township, Northumberland county, until 1861, he settled in Trevorton and es- tablished his drug business, which he has since conducted in connection with his prac- tice. In 1862 the Doctor was commissioned- by Governor Curtin as assistant surgeon of the Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania volunteers, and in 1864 was attached to the White Hall hospital, Bucks county, Pa., and the Semin- ary hospital, Alexandria, Va. The Doctor is a Democrat. In 1871 he was elected to the State Legislature. He has served the township as treasurer, also many times as school director. He is connected with the Masonic fraternity and with the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows. Dr. Newbecker was married, in 1842, to Caroline, daughter of Henry Maize, of Dauphin county. Four of their children are living : Philip, a phy- sician, of Danville, Pa.; Louisa, wife of A. L. Bastress, of Lycoming county, Pa.; John J., master mechanic at Steelton ; and Mary M., wife of J. J. John, Lykens, Pa. Dr. New- becker is a member of the Baptist church. He is regarded as one of the representative citizens of Northumberland county. John J. Newbecker was educated in the public schools and at Dixon's Academy, which he attended until he was sixteen years old. He then learned his trade, that of machinist, with the Hickok Manufactur- ing Company, of Harrisburg, serving an ap- prenticeship of four years. He worked one year for the Harrisburg Foundry and Ma- chine Company and then went to Kansas, where he took charge of the King Iron Bridge Company, of Topeka, as master mechanic, remaining there until 1874, when he returned to his native place. In 1875 Mr. Newbecker entered the employ of the Snyder Manufac- turing Company, of Pottsville, Pa., builders of steam engines and mining machinery. After serving with this company for several years he became superintendent of the Sha- mokin Gas Company, and a year later began work for the Pennsylvania Coal Company, of Lykens, Pa., where he remained for a similar length of time. In 1878 he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany and worked as a mechanic for four years. Then a new mill, known as the " mer- chant and billet mills" being erected, Mr. Newbecker was, in 1881, made its master mechanic, a position which he fills to-day with the same integrity and devotion to duty that have characterized his work wherever he has been employed. In 1891 Mr. Newbecker was elected a councilman of Steelton borough, in which capacity he served creditably for three years. He is affiliated with Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, F. & A. M., Harrisburg, Pa., and with Steelton Conclave, No. 106, I. 0. H. He is also a director in the Steelton Home Water Company. John J. Newbecker was married, in 1880, to Alice E., daughter of John W. and Sarah A. (Nein) Geiger. Their children are : Leon M., Verna A., Margie, and Brice Atwood. Mr. Newbecker and family attend the Reformed church. Gallagher, Michael, machinist, Penn- sylvania Steel Works, Steelton, Pa., was born in Ireland, in August, 1846. He is a son of John and Bridget (Highland) Gallagher. His paternal grandfather, Owen Gallagher, was a gardener, and was all his life in the same business. He first married Miss Con- ally, and had two children : Thomas, and Michael. By a second marriage, to a Miss Gallagher, he had two children : John, and Bridget, both deceased. Mr. Gallagher's ma- ternal, grandparents were both born at Cassel 1032 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Bar, Ireland. Their children were : Mary, who died at Pittsburgh, and who was Mrs. Thomas Reihra ; and Bridget, Mrs. John Gallagher. Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher were both born in Ireland. Mr. Gallagher, like his father, was all his life a gardener ; he served in some of the finest situations in both Ireland and England. His wife Bridget was the daughter of Patrick and Magdalena Highland, men- tioned above. Their children are: Mar}-, wife of Michael Clark ; Annie, wife of Pat- rick Daily ; Michael ; Elizabeth, wife of Will- iam Burk; Jane, wife of John Kassie; Brid- get, wife of Patrick Mitchel, who died in 1888. The father died January 1, 1883, aged sixty -four, and the mother June 26, 1892, aged seventy-five years. They were mem- bers of the Roman Catholic church. Michael Gallagher was educated in the common schools of Ireland. At the age of fourteen he went to England, and for four years and nine months was in the tin busi- ness. He then worked in the steel works until 1869. In September of that year he came to this country, landing at New York. A few days later he came to Steelton, and at once engaged with the Pennsylvania Steel Company as a general laborer. In a few months he was made boss hammerman in the hammer mill, and was afterwards pro- moted to his present position. With the ex- ception of thirteen months spent in Pitts- burgh and Chicago, Mr. Gallagher has worked continuously since 1869 with his present em- ployers. He is a Democrat. Michael Gallagher was married, March 30, 1875, to Mary D., daughter of Morris and Julia (Cavana) Murphy. Their children are: B. Agnes, Julia G., and Johanna T; Anna, died in May, 1882, aged three years and nine months ; Minnie, died September, 1881 ; and John H., died January 18, 1884. Mrs. Gal- lagher died March 13, 1888, aged thirty-six years. Mr. Gallagher is a member of the Roman Catholic church. The parents of Mrs. Gallagher were born in Ireland. Upon coming to this country they settled in Steelton, where Mr. Murphy has been constantly employed ever since. His wife was Julia Cavana. Their children are : Johanna, wife of Jere. Daily ; Michael, Thomas, Katie, and Ann, the latter born de- ceased. Mrs. Murphy is deceased, and Mr. Murphy resides in Steelton, and is now mar- ried to Barbara Kassie. They have one child deceased. Enney, George W., assistant foreman in the frog, switch and signal department, Pennsylvania Steel Company, Steelton, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Novem- ber 8, 1861. He is a son of George W. and Catherine (Lenheart) Enney. The paternal grandmother's maiden name was Leah Wolf, and she was of German descent. The grandfather, John Enney, was born in White Hall, New York City. The great- grandfather was a Frenchman, and came to this country in 1772 and participated in the Revolutionary war under Washington. His name was George DeEnney, but after com- ing to America he no longer used the De. The elder George W. Enney was a rounds- man, and followed the same line of work continuously until four years ago, when he retired. He was a native of Lancaster county. He worked in Harrisburg for about eleven years, and then went to Dun- cannon, Perry county, where he had charge of the blast furnace for eleven years. He next went to Harrisburg, remained one year, and then removed to Steelton, where he now resides. He was married, July 4, 1853, to Catherine, daughter of William and Jane Harman Lenheart, of Perry county. Their children are: William F. ; Ellen Almeah, wife of Edward Doj^le; Har- riet, wife of H. J. Stimmel, and George W. Both parents were members of the Lutheran church. George W. Enney, Jr., received his educa- tion in the public schools of Harrisburg, to which place his father removed when he was nine years old. At the age of seven- teen he left school and began to learn the trade of machinist with the W. 0. Hickok Manufacturing Company, after which he was employed by the Jackson Manufactur- ing Company, of Philadelphia, for two months. He next worked eighteen months for the Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Com- pany, in the foundry and machine depart- ment. In the spring of 1885 Mr. Enney went to Owata, Minn., where he remained for about three months, working at his trade with Charles Burdick. The next twenty months were spent in the service of Alt- house, Wheeler & Co., Waupan, Wis. On February 13, 1887, he commenced to work for the Pennsylvania Steel Company as a machinist. After serving for eighteen months in this capacity, he was promoted to the position of assistant foreman in the DAUPHIN COUNTY 1033 frog, switch and signal department, which position he fills with fidelity at the present time. Mr. Euney is a member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, of the Masonic fra- ternity, Harrisburg ; of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, I. 0. 0. F., and also of Car- thage Lodge, No. 194, K. of P., Steel- ton. He is a Republican, and takes a very active part in politics. He was married, December 4, 1881, to Lizzie, daughter of John and Catherine (Chalfant) Pelen, na- tives of Lancaster county. Their children are: Daisy, Maud, George, Jr., and Dewitt R. Mrs. Enney is a member of the Meth- odist church. long to the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is trustee, and takes an active in- terest in the affairs of that religious organi- zation. He is also a member of the Y. M. C. A. Traver, David B., M. D., who is the phy- sician longest in active practice in Steelton, was born in York county, Pa., March 14, 1841. His parents, David and Sarah (Bailets) Traver, were also natives of that county, and farmers by occupation. He re- ceived his literary education in the public and select schools, afterwards teaching for eight years in York and Cumberland coun- ties, and in the State of Illinois. He studied medicine under the able tuition of Dr. E. H. Coover, then of New Cumberland, now of Harrisburg, and was graduated from Jeffer- son Medical College in 1869. Dr. Traver at once took up the practice of his profession in Steelton, where, by strict attention to business, he has attained success, not only in the art of relieving the suffering, but in a financial way. He was one of the original stockholders of the East Harrisburg Railway Company, now known as the Harrisburg Traction Company. In his political views he is a Republican, but takes no active in- terest in party matters. He has served with credit as a member of the school board for three years in Swatara township, and for three terms in the borough of Steelton after its incorporation, and has been treasurer of that body, and also served as chairman of the teachers and buildings committees. The Doctor is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the E. A. U., for both of which organi- zations he is medical examiner. He is a member of the Dauphin County and State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association, and has been a delegate to State and National conventions. Dr. Traver was married, in November, 1871, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Samuel Nisley, of Steelton, and has three children : Samuel N., Mary H., and Alfaretta. He and his family be- Booser, Henry, retired, Steelton, was born in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 3, 1825 ; son of Benja- min and Barbara (Goode) Booser. The father was born in Londonderry township in 1800, and was a son of Henry, a native of Germany, who came to America when ten years of age and settled with his parents in Londonderry township. The grandfather was a farmer and basket maker. He was a member of the River Brethren church and died in Londonderry township in 1838, aged seventy-six years. His children are: John, Henry, Jacob, Benjamin, and Barbara, married Peter Eshelman; all of whom are deceased. Benjamin, the father, was a farmer, and followed his occupation in Dauphin, Lancaster and Cumberland coun- ties. In his politics he was a Whig and in his religious views he was in accord with the River Brethren. He died in 1864 and his wife died in 1860. Their children are: Mary, deceased, married John Shell and located in Swatara township ; Catherine, died unmar- ried, and Henry. Henry was reared in Londonderry township, and received his education in the schools of that period. He engaged in farming in Swatara township and located on his present farm in 1843, a part of which is occupied by the plant of the Pennsylvania Steel Works. Mr. Booser is a stockholder in the Electric Light Company. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Emeline Musser, daughter of Samuel and Betsy (Spricker) Musser, of Lancaster county. They have five children : Aaron, of Steelton; Catherine, married Albert Longenecker, of Hummelstown ; Benjamin Grant, of Phila-' delphia; Mary Emma, and Lillie. Mr. Booser is a Republican in politics. His wife is a member of the River Brethren church. Babb, Charles H, justice of the peace, Steelton, was born in Chester county, Pa., September 25, 1833 ; son of Sampson Babb. The grandfather, Peter Babb, was the first settler of Tioga county, and took up a claim of eight hundred acres, subsequently known as the "Babb Tract," watered by what was afterwards named Babb creek. He died at 1034 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA the age of ninety } r ears, having reared four children : John, deceased, hotel keeper in West Chester, Pa.; Jacob, deceased, farmer and lumberman in Tioga county ; William, lived and died on the Babb tract; and Sampson. Sampson, father of Charles H., was born in Tioga county in 1782, and in early life was employed by Stephen Girard as a master builder, having charge of the build- ing of the warehouses erected by that gen- tleman in Philadelphia, in which he was employed for about twenty years, after which he purchased the Washington Hotel, at West Chester, which he conducted for twenty-five years. About the time he moved to West Chester, he married Miss Charity G., daughter of Emm or Jeffris, of one of the oldest families of Chester county, by whom he had ten children, of whom nine were reared to maturity: Peter, deceased, was a druggist, and studied pharmacy under Dr. Witheral, of Philadelphia; his widow and two children survive him ; Anna Eliza, de- ceased, the wife of Truman Wallace, of Lancaster county, son of the Rev. John Wallace, who had charge of the old Pequea church, of Lancaster county, for over fifty years; Jeffris, deceased, buried at Yreka, Cal., was a druggist; William, deceased, was a shoemaker by trade, engaged in steam- boating on the Tombigbee river in Ala- bama, some years, and died in Lancaster county, Pa.; John, deceased, shoemaker, and also a druggist, is survived by four children ; Matilda, wife of Capt. Thomas Marshall, Mobile, Ala., who died in 1882, his wife and four children surviving him; Charles H. ; Caroline P., wife of Al. A. Moore, Montrose, Ala., has two children living; Edwin L., married Miss Jaquilt, of Chester county, was drowned in 1857, leav- ing a widow and one daughter; Thomas, died in infancy. Charles H. received his education in the public schools of Chester count} 7 , and at the age of sixteen years began an apprentice- ship at the builder's trade with John Agin, with whom he afterwards worked at Har- land and Hollingsworth, Del., until 1855, when he located at Parkesburg, Chester county, where he was employed by the State Railroad Company as machinist, until 1860, with the exception of three years spent in the service of the New York and Erie rail- road. He then was engaged for a short time with the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany at Harrisburg; in 1861 enlisted in the army for three months, and afterwards enlisted for nine months in company A, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he served as first duty sergeant, at which time he organized company F, of the Twentieth Pennsylvania cavalry, and was made cap- tain of the company, but resigned in favor of Capt. V. B. Hummell, under whom he served as first lieutenant until the expira- tion of his term of enlistment. He was then commissioned as first lieutenant of com- pany E, Twelfth Pennsylvania regulars, and served till the close of the war, having been brevetted captain. Mr. Babb came to Steelton, in February, 1867, and was in the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Company as machinist, until 1884, during which time he had charge of the roll turn- ing for fifteen j'ears. Since the last named date he has been engaged in real estate and insurance business. He has served as jus- tice of the peace and notary public for a number of years. Mr. Babb is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160, and Dauphin Encampment, No. 10, I. 0. O. F., and is also past commander of Post No. 58, G. A. R., of Harrisburg. In 1855 he was married to Miss Louisa J. Irwin, daughter of George Irwin, one of the early settlers of Chester county, by whom he has had five children, the only survivor of whom is Hay Jeffris, married to Miss Loven, of Lancaster county. His deceased children are : Charles I, Edwin F., Cora, and one child who died in infancy. Boyer, Jacob, Enhaut, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., August 14, 1814; son of John Boyer. The father was the first of the Boyer family to settle in Dauphin county. He came to the county about 1800, and pur- chased a small farm near Chambers Hill, which he cultivated in connection with working at his trade of stone mason. He married a Miss Whitman, by whom he had nine children : Henry, John, Benjamin, Jacob, George, Martin, Samuel, Rebecca, and Catherine, all of whom are deceased, except- ing Jacob. The latter attended the subscrip- tion schools of the county, and engaged in farming, and later worked a stone quarry. In 1853 he purchased the Abraham farm, on which he has since had his residence, and is one of the oldest residents of what is now known as Enhaut. In 1843 he married Miss DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1035 Catherine Beinhower, daughter of Peter Beinhower, of Dauphin county, by whom he has two children living: J. C, born October 7, 1856, was educated in the public schools, is a farmer by occupation, and has charge of his father's farm ; he is not married ; and Emeline, wife of M. N. Suavely, of Enhaut. Mr. Boyer has been one of the most prom- inent citizens of Swatara township, and is one of the oldest residents. He takes an active interest in all church work. Bowers, Jacob, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., February 25, 1850; son of George Bowers. The father was born in Alleckendorf, France, in 1810, and was a tinner by trade. In 1834 he came to this country, and after remaining in Baltimore, Md., until 1845, settled in Cumberland county, and was engaged in farming until his death, in 1895. He was married, first, in his native country, August 28, 1831, to Miss Catherine Jacob, who died in 1862. He mar- ried for his second wife, Miss Kruger,_by whom he reared five children : Catherine, deceased ; Mary, widow of William Shaw ; George W., living in Washington State ; John Henry, living in Cumberland county, and Jacob. His second wife survives him. Jacob received his education in the com- mon schools of Cumberland county. When a young man he was engaged in farming, and at the age of eighteen years he learned the trade of carpenter and builder. In 1866 he went to Baltimore and worked under the instruction of his father, serving as an ap- prentice two years, and in this way complet- ing his mastery of the business, after which he returned to Fairview, Cumberland county, where he remained until his marriage. He worked at his trade as a journeyman until 1879, when he engaged in contracting on his own account. In 1875 he moved from Cum- berland county to Steelton, and in 1884 lie built the house in which he now lives, on Meyers street. He built the North Side school house and the Maj. L. S. Bent school ■ house. He also worked at Steelton some years as a journeyman. Mr. Bowers is a member of the Republican party, in which he takes an active part, having served as councilman for six years, during half of which period he was the president of that body. In 1873 he was married to Miss Emma L. Kutz, daughter of John Kutz, of Shiremanstown, Cumberland county, by whom he has two children : Clara M. and George H., both living at home. Beinhower, Adam, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 21, 1828; son of Peter B. Beinhower. The father was born in Dauphin county about 1791, and was a farmer by occupation. He married Miss Smith, by whom he had nine children : Sallie, wife of John Hocker ; Jacob and Elizabeth, both deceased ; John, of Swatara township ; Catherine and Susan, both deceased ; Peter, of Ohio ; Adam, and Isaac, of Oberlin, Pa. Adam acquired his education in the common schools of this period and worked on the farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he became an apprentice at the wheelright trade, with C. A. Stover, at Middletown, in which he served three years. He then worked one year at his trade as a journeyman and located at Hockersville, when he followed his occupa- tion for twenty-two years. In 1876 he came to Steelton, where he has since made his home. He worked for five years at his trade in Steelton and since 1884 has been engaged in the undertaking business. On August 9, 1862, he enlisted in company C, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regi- ment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Col- onel Jennings, in which he served until his discharge in 1863, having participated in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chan- cellorsville. In 1876 he was married to Miss Catherine Gingerich, of Derry town- ship, to whom was born one child, William Hoyt, died at the age of three years. Mr. Beinhower is an active member of the United Brethren church. Balsbaugh, George, Oberlin, Pa,, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., in December, 1817 ; son of John Bals- baugh. The Balsbaughs are one of the old- est families of the county, Valentine, the grandfather of George, was the son of a Mr. Balsbaugh, who came from Germany, and was one of the very early settlers of the county. He died in Dauphin county, and is buried at South Hanover, where his son Valentine is also buried. John Balsbaugh, the father of George, and the son of Valen- tine, was born November 4, 1788, and died January 18, 1879. He was married, March 22, 1814, to Mary Seigler, born October 18, 1036 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA 1794, and died May 28,1857. They had nine children : George; Valentine and John, both deceased ; Henry ; Solomon ; Mary, wife of Cornelius Shope; Elizabeth, wife of John Snyder ; Anna, unmarried, and Elijah, deceased. John Balsbaugh was a farmer by occupation and a prominent man in his time. George Balsbaugh attended the public schools of the county, and learned the trade of carpenter, which he followed a number of years. He was also engaged in farming up to 1891, when he removed to Oberlin, where he has since lived a retired life. While in Lower Swatara township he served in the of- fices of township assessor and school director. In 1858 he was married to Miss Moyer, of Dauphin count}', by whom he has three chil- dren: George W., with the Adams Express Company, at Harrisburg ; Ephraitn, living in Southern California since 1889, is mar- ried ; Mary A., wife of E. Stauffer, of High- spire. Mr. Balsbaugh is the oldest one of the family now living. ving L., born July 18, 1872, is draughtsman for the Lincoln Iron Works, Rutland, Vt., where he has been since February, 1895. Beinhower, J. S., Oberlin, Pa., was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; son of Peter Beinhower. The father was a son of Peter Beinhower, whose father came from Germany at a very early day and settled in Dauphin county, where he was employed in farming and in teaming to and from Philadelphia. The father married Mary A. Smith, daughter of John Smith, of Dauphin county, hy whom he had nine chil- dren : Jacob, deceased; John; Peter, living in Ohio ; Adam, Steelton ; J. S.; Sarah, widow of John Hocker; Elizabeth, deceased; Cathe- rine, and Susan, both deceased. J. S. Bein- hower was educated in the common schools of Swatara township, and is one of the oldest residents of Oberlin. He learned the trade of carpenter, and was engaged in contracting and building up to 1892. Since 1859 he has also been engaged in cabinet making and undertaking. In the spring of 1860 he moved to the present site of Oberlin, where he has since made his home. In his political views Mr. Beinhower is a Republican, and has served as tax collector of Swatara township for several years. In 1859 he was married to Miss Hassler, daughter of Samuel and Su- sanna (Mumma) Hassler, of Dauphin county, both deceased. Their children are: Anna May, born May, 1860, died September 6, 1878 ; Frances H., wife of Dr. D. W. Shaff- ner, of Enhaut, born February 1, 1862 ; Ir- Baskin, Oliver P., superintendent of the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company, was born in Perry county, Pa., July 24, 1856 ; son of John and Mary (Shoy). His father was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., son of John, who was born in Scotland, emi- grated to this country, and settled in Schuyl- kill county, where he followed the occupa- tion of plasterer. He was drafted for mili- tary service during the war, but was retired by reason of occupying a civil office at the time. His death occurred April 26, 1895, his wife having died in 1868. She was a daughter of Mr. Shoy, and was born on the ocean during the voyage to this country from Ireland. The)' had thirteen children, of whom these lived to maturity : Mary, Mrs. Jacob Eisenhart, of Middletown, Pa.; Julia, Mrs. Adam Boyer, of West Fairview, Cum- berland county, Pa.; Hannah, Mrs. W. H. Hempley, Bainbridge, Pa.; and Oliver P. Oliver was reared in Perry county, and received his education in the township schools, and by self-study gained a practical knowledge of electricity. He was engaged in the grocery business in Philadelphia for twelve years with a wholesale house, and for four years was a commercial traveler. In 1890 he came to Steelton, and worked for the Electric Company, the present plant of which company was built by him, and he has since acted as the superintendent of the company. Mr. Baskin is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and also of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics. In political views he is a Democrat. In Perry county he served on the school board, and in Steelton as mem- ber of the council and judge of elections. Mr. Baskin was married, in 1882, to Miss Catherine Underwood, daughter of George Underwood, of Schuylkill county. They have no children. Dickinson, Bayard T., physician, was born at Gap, Lancaster county, Pa., June 25, 1854 ; son of Henry and Anna (Baldwin) Dickinson, of Lancaster and Chester coun- ties, respectively. He was educated in the common and select schools of his locality, and was for a time engaged in mercantile business. He studied medicine, and was graduated from the medical department of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1037 the University of Pennsylvania, on March 10, 1876, after which he began the practice of medicine. In 1879 he removed to Steel- ton, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Dickinson is a member of the Dauphin County Medical Society, and also of the Pennsylvania State Medical Society. In his political views he is a Republican, and is active in party inter- ests. In 1883 he was elected member of the borough council, and was made chairman of the body ; in 1887-89 was a member of the State Legislature, and served promi- nently in the House of Representatives. The Doctor was married, in 1893, to Miss Clara Hanshue, daughter of Samuel Hanshue, of Steelton. Their children are : Alma, Sarah, and Annie. Dr. Dickinson was born and reared in the faith of the Friends. His wife and family are members of the Lutheran church. Earnest, Franklin C, Steelton, was born in Hummelstown, Dauphin county, Pa., Au- gust 26, 1834; son of Obed Earnest. David Earnest, the grandfather, was a native of Dauphin county, and one of the earliest settlers of the county. He was a farmer by occupation and reared a large family. Obed Earnest, the father, was born in Dauphin county in 1807, and received his education in the schools of that time. He was en- gaged in farming until he was twenty-one years of age, when he learned the trade of shoemaker, which lie followed until his death in November, 1857. In his political views he was a Republican, and was an active member of the Lutheran church. He married Miss Cobaugh, by whom he had ten children, of whom five are living: Dr. John A., pastor of the Lutheran church of Mifflin- burg, married Miss McCreary, who died in 1895; Richard, of Hummelstown, married Miss Flasher, of that place ; Margaret, widow of Joseph Hill, of Jersey Shore, Lycoming county ; Charles, living with his sister, Mrs. Joseph Hill ; Franklin C. The deceased children are: David, Obed, Alice, Mary O, and Amanda, wife of Henry Parker, of Jersey Shore. Franklin C. attended the schools of Hum- melstown, and when a young man learned the shoemaker's trade with his father. He was engaged in the shoe trade for over two years, and in 1873 removed his business to Steelton and conducted it there until 1884, since which time he has worked at his trade. In his political views he is a Republican, and has served in important offices as school director and as member of the borough council three years, and also as justice of the peace, resigned the latter office in 1875, on account of its interruption of other busi- ness. In 1863 he married Miss Jennie E., daughter of Captain McCreary, of Gettys- burg, by whom he has eight children : John, living at Steelton, married Miss Battey; and they have two children ; Grace, living at home; Jennie, wife of Charles E. Frasier, of Carlisle, and they have two children ; May, living at home ; Frank, at home, chemist; Ralph, living at home, machinist; Luther, at home ; Robert, at home. Mr. Earnest and his family are connected with the St. John's Lutheran church, of which he is an elder. Eshenower, Jacob J., farmer, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, October 12, 1839, and is a son of Jacob and Catharine (Bishoj)) Eshenower. The paternal grand- father, Christian, was a farmer and wagon maker. He was married, twice, the first time to Miss Shutt, by whom he had the following children : Catharine, John, Chris- tian, Jacob, Andrew, Leonard, and Frederick. The maternal grandfather, Peter Bishop, was engaged in farming all his life and was married to Miss Catharine Shaffer. Their chil- dren are: John, Sallie, Peter, Catherine, and William. The father was born in Dauphin county, February 8, 1798, and while young learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed for a few years and then engaged in farming. He married, first, Miss Ulrich, daughter of Michael Ulrich, by whom he had two children : John and Elizabeth. He married, secondly, Miss Catherine Bishop, daughter of Peter and Catharine (Shaffer) Bishop. Their children are : Mary, Jacob J., and Catherine A. He filled the office of supervisor of Swatara township for some years and died June 18, 1869, and his wife in May, 1880. Both were members of the Lutheran church. Jacob J. received his education in the public schools of Swatara township and then assisted his father on the farm until he was twenty years of age. During 1867 and 1868 he conducted the '"Black Swan" Hotel, situ- ated along the Reading pike, west of Hum- melstown. With this exception Mr. Eshe- nower has farmed continuously during his lifetime. He married, first, Miss Susan H. 1038 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Newcomer, November 3, 1859, by whom he had one daughter, Susan. His wife was born December, 1841, and died in 1861. He married, secondly, Miss Susina A. Brown, daughter of Henry and Rebecca (West) Brown. They have six children, all of whom are living : Edward, married to Miss Kate Reed, daughter of John and Sophia Reed ; Jacob, married to Miss Kate Kramer; Carrie, Elenora, Grace V., and Martin W. In politics Mr. Eshenovver is a Republican and has been judge of the election board and also member of the detective association. He is connected with the Lutheran church. Mrs. Susina Eshenower was born December 13, 1843, in West Hanover township, Dauphin county. Her parents were engaged in farm- ing and were both natives of Berks county. Her father married Miss Rebecca West, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Rambo) West. Their children are : John W., Mary, Susina, Elizabeth, deceased, and Uriah H., deceased. Frantz, Michael A., farmer, was born in Dauphin county, January 15, 1830, and is the son of Michael and Elizabeth Frantz. The paternal grandfather was engaged in farming and married a native of Lancaster county, by whom he had four children : Michael, John, Elizabeth, and Suavely. The father was born in Dauphin county in 1789, and was married twice, first to Miss Elizabeth Maghdie, by whom he had two children, Mary and Elizabeth ; and secondly, to Miss Elizabeth Walters, by whom he had a family of nine children, eight of whom survive. The children are: Samuel, Anna, Michael A., Fannie, Jacob, John, Maggie, Christian, and Sarah, deceased. He held several township offices and was connected with the Old Bridge at Harrisburg, and also with the con- struction of the turnpike from Harrisburg to Middletown. He and his wife were mem- bers of the United Brethren church, and he died June 5, 1865. Michael A. received his education in the public schools of Swatara township. After leaving school he engaged in farming with his father, and since the age of twenty-three has lived on the old homestead. Mr. Frantz has also spent some time in the store and in real estate business. He was married, Janu- ary 15, 1861, to Miss Barbara A., daughter of Rev. David and Susan (Gall) Rush. They have one daughter who resides at home. In politics he is a Republican and has served as as- sessor, and was school director for twenty years- The family adhere to the Methodist church. Mrs. Frantz was born in Lancaster county, October 20, 1838. Her father, who was a minister of the Gospel for forty years, was born May 17, 1805, and married September 2, 1829, Miss Susan Gall, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Graff) Gall, who was born April 16, 1805. Their children are : David, Barbara, John, Harry, Magdaline, deceased, Martin, deceased, John, deceased, and Elias and Isaac, also both deceased. Fencil, Nathaniel S., dealer in stoves and tinware, was born in York Haven, York county, Pa., October 15, 1847 ; son of the late George W. and Mary E. (Roe) Fencil. The grandfather Fencil was a native of Ger- many, and came to America in 1800, locating in York Haven, Pa., where for many years he worked as a flour miller. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. The father was born at York Haven in 1804, where he was a mer- chant for many years. He removed to Dau- phin county, where he died April 17, 1881. The mother was a native of Sussex county, N. J., and died in 1895. They had ten chil- dren, seven of whom are living: Francis R.; NathanieLS.; Rosa Belle, wife of John Guist white ; Georgian a, wife of J. M. Curry ; Mary, wife of F. B. Wickersham ; William, and George W. The father served as post- master at York Haven many years. Nathaniel S. was reared and educated in the public schools of his native place. He was busily employed in his boyhood on the farm and in the cigar shop, and hence re- ceived only a limited education. At the age of seventeen he served an apprenticeship at the tinners' trade at Middletown, upon the completion of which he removed to Titus- ville, where he worked as a journeyman for two years. In 1869 he returned to Middle- town, and was employed in business for himself until the spring of 1873, when he removed to Steelton, where he has since been continuously in business, being now one of the oldest established and leading business men of the place. Mr. Fencil was married, at Middletown, Pa., November 7, 1872, to Anna C. Bippers, daughter of John and Catherine Bippers, of Middletown, both de- ceased. To them have been born seven chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy, and the survivors are : Clarence V., Jennie 0., Mabel B., Mary, and Ellen. Mr. Fencil is a mem- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1039 ber of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. In political views he is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Grove, John W., boss roller, Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 29, 1849 ; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Hall) Grove. The father was of German descent, born in Leb- anon county, Pa., son of Henry. He moved from Lebanon to Dauphin county, when he was sixteen years of age, and engaged in farming, but is now residing in Perry county. He served in the office of school director. His membership is in the Methodist Episco- pal church. Nine children were born to him, of whom six are living: Catherine E., Mrs. J. 0. Snoddy, Penbrook ; John W.; Jacob F., Steelton ; Susanna A., Mrs. Robert E. Lusk, of Harrisburg ; Sarah, Mrs. John Leopold, Perry county ; Emma, Mrs. Will- iam Stark, of Perry county. The brothers are twins. John W. was reared in Swatara township and when eighteen years old removed to In- diana and was there engaged in wagon mak- ing for a time, after which he was for two years employed in the Harrisburg Car Works. In 1871 he came to Steelton and entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, since which date he has con- tinued in the employment of that company, and since 1882 has been in his present posi- tion. He enlisted in the Governor's Troop, of Harrisburg. Mr. Grove was married, in 1869, to Miss Amanda Nebenger, daugh- ter of William Nebenger, of York county. They have no children. In politics he is a Republican and has served in the school board one term and as tax collector three years. He is enrolled in the member- ship of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he holds the office of steward, and also officiates as chorister, and is interested in all branches of the work of the church. Grunden, Martin H, was born in Dau- phin county, Pa., March 3, 1846 ; son of Charles Grunden. He attended the public schools until he was fourteen years of age, when he entered the store of H. Felix, at Harrisburg, as a clerk, where he remained two years. In February, 1863, he enlisted in company E, Twelfth Pennsylvania cav- alry, under Capt. D. A. Irwin, an ex-member of the Legislature, and now commander of the Soldiers' Home, at Washington, D. C, and served until his discharge, July 20, 1865. He was then in the employment of the Northern Central railroad for one year, after which he was engaged in the dairy business for two years. He then entered the service of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, at Steelton, where he was employed for four- teen years. In 1894 he engaged in the coal business, in which he has since continued. In 1873 Mr. Grunden was married to Miss Alice, daughter of Jacob Hale, of Steelton, by whom he has three children : Rina, Alva, and Hale, who died February 11, 1894, aged twenty years. Hess, Christian, Oberlin, Pa., was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1820; son of Abraham Hess. Samuel Hess, the grand- father, was a native of Germany, and came to Lancaster county with his three brothers at a very early day. He was a farmer, and lived and died on the farm where his son, Abraham Hess, died. Abraham Hess, the father, was born in Lancaster county, where he was engaged in farming, and died in August, 1823. He married Catherine Ep- pler, daughter of Christian Eppler, by whom he had three children : Nancy, de- ceased, Christian, and Samuel, deceased. His widow married John Kingport, by whom she had five children : David, de- ceased, Daniel, Lydia, Fannie, deceased, and Abraham, living at Harrisburg. The mother died in the fall of 1869, aged seven- ty-three years. Christian, at the age of five years, re- moved with his parents to Lebanon county, where he attended the public schools until he was seventeen years of age, when he re- moved to Dauphin count}' and worked on the farm, and subsequently learned the fuller's trade. He was afterwards engaged in milling grain for three years, after which he took up farming, which has been his occupation up to the present time. Mr. Hess laid out the borough of Oberlin, of which he has been a resident for forty years, and has built the greater portion of the town. He was one of the organizers of the Citizens' Passenger Railway Company. In political views Mr. Hess is independent, but is always active in public business. He is still interested and active in farming, and is a leading man in agricultural affairs. He was married, in 1843, to Miss Eshnauer, born in November, 1825 ; daughter of John 1040 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Eshnauer, of Dauphin county, by whom he has eight children : Malinda, John H., and Samuel, all of whom are deceased ; Chris- tian, married Miss Carrie Bope, of Harris- burg, living at Mount Clair, Montgomery county, formerly a resident of Steelton; Catherine and Abraham, both deceased; Elizabeth, wife of William Sull, of Oberlin; and Mary, wife of Thomas Puffer, of Cum- berland county. John Eshnauer, father of Mrs. Hess, was"a native of Dauphin county; by occupation a farmer and weaver. He married, first, Elizabeth Fishburn, of Derry township, by whom he had four children: Catherine ; John and Jacob, both deceased, and Elizabeth, wife of Henry Kay lor. He married, secondly, Susanna Pratz, by whom he has one child, Joseph, of Grantville, Pa. Hooker, George, farmer, was born Feb- ruary 9, 1848, on the old homestead, in Swa- tara township, and is a son of George and Catherine (Cocklin) Hocker. The Hocker and Cocklin families were both of German descent. The paternal grandfather, Adam, was a native of Dauphin county, and was a farmer by occupation. He had a family of seven children, all of whom are deceased. The maternal grandfather was also a farmer, and reared a family of seven children, none of whom are now living. The father was born in Dauphin county, January 21, 1794, received his education in the schools of Hummelstown, learned the trade of tailor, and subsequently engaged in the hotel busi- ness in Swatara township. Later he began farming on the old homestead, where George was born. He was married, first, to Miss Magdalen Landis, by whom he had two children, both deceased : Eugene and Levi. His wife died in 1824. He married, secondly, Catherine Cocklin, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Hoover) Cocklin, November 5, 1835. Their children are : Margaret, George, and David, deceased. Most of his life he was en- gaged in farming, until 1858, when he re- tired. He died November 6, 1878, and his wife died in November, 1881. Served as tax collector and school director, and was also a member of the Lutheran church. George was educated in the public schools of Swatara township, and then began farm- ing with his father, and until he was twen- ty-five years of age continued to do so. At that time he engaged in farming for himself. He was married, December 9, 1879, to Miss Edith A. Zimmermazi, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Hawk) Zimmerman. Their children are: Catherine, Florence, Walter, and George. After farming for fifteen years Mr. Hocker retired for eight years, when he again returned to the farm. He is connected in church fellowship with the Lutheran de- nomination. Mrs. Hocker was born in 1858, and her parents were both natives of Dau- phin county. Their children are: Solomon, Morris, Ellen, Ada, Samuel, Alice, Reah, B. L., deceased, and Katie, deceased. Her father died in May, 1882, and her mother still lives at Steelton, enjoying good health. Hess, John, Steelton, was born in Cum- berland county, Pa., September 24, 1857 ; son of George Hess. He acquired his edu- cation in the common schools of his native county and when a young man engaged in floating lumber and sand on contract work, which he followed until 1880. From 1873- 74 he and his brother were engaged in truck farming, cultivating the Walmer Island, which he now owns. In the spring of 1880 he removed from Cumberland county to Steelton, and purchased the lot of ground at the corner of Front and Couestoga streets, where he has since carried on a coal and sand business, furnishing also all kinds of plasterer's materials and sand taken from the snag river beds. In his political views he is a Republican and takes an active part in movements of his party. In 1887-88 he served as member of the borough council of Steelton. Mr. Hess is a stockholder and di- rector and also one of the three executive committeemen of the Steelton Light, Heat and Power Company, and is also a stock- holder in the Harrisburg Trust Company. He is connected with several of the secret organizations and fraternities. In 1880 Mr. Hess was married to Miss Sarah Ames, of Cumberland county, by whom he has five children, three of whom are living: Bertha May, born in 1882; Sylvia Matilda, born in 1885; Linnie, born in 1892. David died at the age of fifteen months, and George died at the same age. Hoffer, Jacob, Steelton, was born in Lebanon county, Pa., in September, 1824 ; son of John Hoffer. The parents had eight children, two of whom are living : Catherine, widow of William Williams, of Harrisburg, and Jacob. Their deceased children are : Samuel, Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth, John, and Joseph. The father was one of the first DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1041 settlers on what is now Steelton. Jacob came with his father to Dauphin county, and received his education in the common schools of that county, and subsequently engaged in farming. He lived in Hanover township for many years and in Hummels- town and near Paxtang for some years. In 1846 he engaged in farming on the land now occupied by the Pennsylvania Steel Company, where he lived for a number of years. In 1862 he was drafted for service in the army and was attached to company C, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Captain John F. Peck. In 1863, at the end of his nine months' service, he was dis- charged and returned to his home. In the following spring he moved to the farm owned by Henry Kelker, which he con- ducted for six years. In 1870 he moved to what is now known as Steelton and built the house in which he has since resided. The same year he entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, in which he remained for ten years and has since lived retired from active work on ac- count of old age and ill health. Mr. Hof- fer was married, in 1859, to Miss Traver, daughter of David and Sarah Traver, of York county. They have no children. David Traver, father of Mrs. Hoffer, died in York county in 1853, aged fifty-nine years. His wife was born in 1803 and died in 1873. Hoerner, Albert, proprietor of the Bes- semer House, Steelton, was born in South Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 7, 1825 ; son of John and Magdalena (Ehersole) Hoerner. The parents were both bom in South Hanover. The grandfather Hoerner was born in Prussia, April 19, 1743, and in company with four other mem- bers of the family came to America about 1780, settling first near Hummelstown, and subsequently removing to South Hanover, where he spent the remainder of his life, dying there October 10, 1821. He married Barbara Klick, who was born October 20, 1751, and died March 18, 1829. They had twelve children. John, the father, was born June 3, 1783. He was engaged in farming. He married Magdalena Ebersole, born October 20, 1788. The father was a major under General Forster in the war of 1812. Albert was reared on the farm, educated in the public schools and worked with his father until he was twenty-one years of age. He then spent one year at Annville, Lebanon county, learning milling, after which he returned to Dauphin county, and was engaged in this business for four years at Union Deposit and for three years at Fidler's Elbow. From 1852 to 1859 he con- ducted a hotel at Hummelstown, after which he was for three years engaged in mercantile business at Union Deposit. In 1862 he en- gaged in farming, at which he continued until April 14, 1882, when he opened the Bessemer House at Steelton. In 1863 he enrolled in the Thirty-sixth Penusjdvania militia, and served sixty days. In Febru- ary, 1865, he enlisted in" company I, Eighty- seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Mr. Hoerner was married, in South Hanover, August 22,1852, to Susan R. Ramsey, daughter of David and Catherine Ramsey, of South Hanover. They had nine children, of whom five are living : Julia A., Robert K., Edward K., Susan K., and Katie K. In political views Mr. Hoerner is a Republican. The family at- tend the Lutheran church. Keller, Isaac B., superintendent of the Capital Shirt Company, Steelton, was born in Rockland township, Berks county, Pa., April 1, 1850 ; son of George and Louisa (Basl) Keller, both deceased. The parents were both natives of Berks county, where they spent their lives. The father was a weaver by trade, but for the greater part of his life was occupied in farming. He died in 1876, and his wife died in 1892. They had fourteen children, of whom eight are living: Augustus; Zachariah ; Obediah; Isaac B.; Mary, wife of Abraham Beaver ; Sarah, wife of Amos Barto ; Louisa, wife of Charles Dry ; and Josephine, wife of D. E. Long. Isaac B. was reared on the homestead farm, and attended the district schools of his native township until he was eleven years of age, when he went to Reading, Pa., and learned the millinery, cloak, and dressmaking trade, at which he then worked for five years, and for the next five or six years he was a clerk in a dry goods house at Breinigsville, Lehigh county, after which he engaged in the manu- facture of shirts, in which he has been em- ployed since that time. He subsequently returned to Reading, and shortly afterwards returned to Lebanon, where, in 1886, he en- gaged in the manufacture of shirts with Simon C. Peters. In 1888 the Capital Shirt Company was organized, in which Mr. 1042 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Keller took a large amount of stock, and was appointed the superintendent of the company. He was married, in Breinigsville, June 11, 1871, to Annie A. Clause, daughter of George Clause. They have nine children, of whom two died in infancy, and the sur- vivors are: Minnie Laura, wife of A. W. Kim, of Steelton; Daisy Louisa, Martin Lu- ther. Eva Victoria, Edna Bella, Henry Paul, and Isaac Lee. Mr. Keller is a mem- ber of Steelton Council, No. 933, R. A. In his political views he is a Democrat. The family are members of St. John's Lutheran church, of Steelton. Keister, William A., merchant, Steelton, was born in York county, Pa., November 23, 1848; son of Samuel Keister. The father was born in 1809, son of Adam Keister, a native of Germany, and one of the pioneers of York county. He married Margaret Wagner; both lived to old age. The father was a tanner by trade and followed that oc- cupation until 1865, when he went West and engaged in the lumber business. He mar- ried Miss Anna Wickersham, born in March, 1810, daughter of John Wickersham, of York county, by whom he had fourteen children, of whom thirteen are living: Matilda, Re- becca, Margaret, Lydia Ann, Louisa, Clinton, Calvin, Mahala and Malinda, twins ; Will- iam A. and Martha Jane, twins ; Maurice and Elcinda, twins, the latter deceased, and Eu- seubius. The father died in 1882 aged sev- enty-three years. William A. received his education in the schools of York county, and learned the trade of shoemaker, which he followed for several years. From 1872 to 1873 he was clerk in the store of Bauchman Sons & Co., and served in the same capacity with H. Gregory until 1877. For the suc- ceeding three years he was traveling sales- man for A. R. McCowe & Co. In 1881 he opened business in New Cumberland, under the firm name of Kauffman & Keister and continued there until 1882, when he came to Steelton, where he has since continued to conduct a general mercantile business. Mr. Keister was married, in 1882, to Miss Prowell, daughter of James W. Prowell, of York county, to whom has been born one child : Walter, born in 1883. was a hotel keeper. He kept the hotel at Buck's Lock while the Pennsylvania canal was being built, and also kept the Farmers' Hotel at Highspire, where he died in 1861. He married Susan Detweiler, who died in 1886. They reared six children, of whom four are living: J. J. Lehman, at Highspire; C. Lehman, deceased, whose widow and four children survive him ; W. C, Middletown ; Frank, deceased, whose widow and two sons survive him ; Simon G, and D. L., living at Urbana, Ohio. Simon C. attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and when a young man was a clerk in the store of his brother, J. J. Lehman, at Highspire, for one year, after which he was employed in the steel mills at Steelton for a number of years. In 1885 he established a business at Highspire, which he conducted until 1887, when he removed to Steelton and purchased the property in which he now resides, and engaged in the confectionery business, which he has since carried on. In bis political views he is a Republican, and takes an active part in the interest of his party. In 1887 he was mar- ried to Miss Maggie J , daughter of Jacob Snavely, of Oberlin, Pa. Lehman, Simon C, confectioner, Steelton, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., December 3, 1856; son of Daniel Lehman. The father was born in Lancaster count}', in 1821, and Jones, William McHenry, secretary and treasurer of the Steelton Planing Mill Com- pany, Steelton, Pa., was born April 12, 1844, in Northampton county ; son of Robert Evan and Caroline (Dietrick) Jones. Will- iam was reared in his native county until he was seventeen years of age. His educa- tion was received in the public schools and in Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa. In 1860 he moved to Union county, and in 1861 enlisted in company E, Forty -seventh Penn- sylvania volunteers, and served three years. After the close of the war he took a com- mercial course in Eastman's Business Col- lege, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and then clerked for Wallace, Smith & Co., Lewisburg, until 1858. In 1878 he established a dry goods and notion bazaar in Lewisburg, and con- tinued until 1878 when he moved to Steelton, Dauphin county, where he conducted a real estate business for a time. About 1895 he became connected with the Steelton planing mill. He was married, in 1868, to Caroline Criswell, daughter of James Criswell, of Lewisburg. They nave three children : Katie, Edith C, and Criswell Jane. Mr. Jones is a stockholder in one of the banks and is connected with Sergt. S. W. Lascomb HENRY FARNUM. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1045 Post, No. 351, G. A. R.; Royal Arcanum, regent and past regent ; State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. 0. F., Harrisburg. He is a Republican in politics and has been president of the city council, and also been on the school board. He is president of the board of trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a member. His father was a physician and practiced in Northamp- ton county, where he died. His brother Robert is attorney for the Eastern Transfer Company and has been a United States bank examiner. He is a Democrat and a leader of the party in his district. Meyers, John, Jr., Enhaut, Pa., was born in Dauphin county, Pa., September 7, 1842 ; son of John Meyers. The grandfather, Abra- ham Meyers, was the first of the family to settle in Dauphin county, he having removed at a very early day from Lancaster county to Harrisburg, where he died when John was nine years old. His wife died when John was three months old. John Meyers, the father, was born at Harrisburg in 1818, and having lost his parents by death, was reared by Abraham Weitzel, on the Cameron farm. He learned the trade of a miller, and was also engaged in farming. His first wife was Susan Miller, and they had six chil- dren : John, Harry, Thomas, Joseph, Mary, and Susan. For his second wife he married Catherine Wade, and they had three chil- dren : Amos, Katie, and Charles. John Meyers, Jr., attended the common schools of Dauphin county until his four- teenth year, after which he was employed by Martin Good, of Lower Swatara township, in the fulling mill for fourteen years, with the exception of one year spent in the army. On September 7, 1861, he enlisted in com- pany I, Ninety-third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, under Colonel McCarty and Cap- tain Boynton, of Middletown, in which he served until May 30, when he was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, Va., and was con- fined to the hospital three months, after which' he was discharged. After leaving Mr. Good he entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, in 1871, where he remained eight years, since which time he has been engaged in weaving carpets. Since 1S73 he has lived in Enhaut. He was married first, in 1865, to Miss Pathinore, by whom he reared three children: Solomon Goshen, died ; Elizabeth, wife of John Ober ; and John, living in Chicago. He was rnar- 65 ried, secondly, in 1879, to Miss Smith, daugh- ter of John Smith, of Union Deposit, by whom he had two children : Katie and Miles, both living at home. Mumma, Christ Nissley, of the firm of Keller & Mumma, Steelton, was born on the homestead farm near Highspire, Dauphin county, Pa., July 5, 1857 ; son of Isaac and Mary (Nissley) Mumma, both natives of Dauphin county. The father was born at Highspire, where he spent his life, and was engaged in farming. At the age of twenty- eight years he was elected commissioner of Dauphin county, and filled that important office with the utmost satisfaction to the citizens for two terms. For about twenty years he was associate judge of the county, and at the time of his death had been serv- ing as sheriff for twenty-six months. He was a charter member and director of the Hummelstown National Bank. He married Mary Nissley, a native of Hummelstown, who survives him. Their children are : Emma J.; Annie E.; Mary F, wife of Edgar C. Hummel, deputy sheriff, residing in Hummelstown; Christ N; Alice E.; Blanche B.; Ralph I., postal clerk, and Opal H. Christ N. was reared on the farm and at- tended the schools in Highspire. For eight years he was teller in the Hummelstown National Bank, after which he served for four years in the same position in the Steel- ton National Bank, which he, resigned in July, 1887, to engage in his present business. Mr. Mumma was married, at Hummelstown, February 22, 1883, to Miss Aggie M. Shope, daughter of Dr. Jacob and Esther (Mann) Shope. Their children are : Charles S., died in 1889 ; Robert W., Walter M., and Harold. Mr. Mumma is a member, and for six years the treasurer of Steelton Lodge, No. 184; of Steelton Encampment, No. 278, and of Evangeline Rebecca degree Lodge, I. O. 0. F. In his political views he is a Republican. He attends the St. John's Lutheran church, Steelton, and is secretary of the finance committee of the Y. M. C. A. He is also the agent at Steelton for the Adams Express Company. Miller, Charles R., M. D., Steelton, was born in Walker township, Schuylkill county, Pa., February 7, 1858; son of Eli and Mary (Koch) Miller, both deceased. He was reared in his native township, and his primary edu- cation was received in the district schools of 1046 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA that township and McCainsburg. Subse- quently he took a normal and scientific course at Easton Normal School, from which he was graduated in the class of 1883. "While securing his education he was also employed in teaching public schools for ten years, and from 1882 to 1887 was occupied in the study of medicine. He entered the Hahnemann Medical College at Philadelphia, in 1885, from which he was graduated in 1887. Three months later he entered upon the practice of his profession at Steelton, in which he has been continuously engaged since that time. Dr. Miller was married at Orwigsburg, Schuylkill county, January 14, 1888, to Mary A. Hoy, daughter of Thomas Hoy, by whom he has one daughter, Maud H. He is a member of Camp No. 102, P. 0. S. of A., and Steelton Lodge, No. 184, I. 0. 0. F. Dr. Miller is also a member of the Central Pennsylvania Homcepathic Medical Society. In political views he is a Republican. He attends St. John's Lutheran church. Moyer, Elkanah D., general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Steelton, was born in Robisonia, North Heidelberg township, Berks county, Pa., September 24, 1869 ; son of Jer- emiah E. and Melinda S. (Wenrich) Moyer. The father was a native of Berks county, and the mother of Lebanon county, both living and residing in Berks county, where the father is engaged in agricultural pur- suits. His children are : Rufus E., Orlando C, Herbert C, Stella G., and E. D. Elkanah D. received his primary education in the public schools of his native township, and later attended the Keystone State Normal School, from which latter institution he was graduated with the class of 1889. He also took a course at the Inter-State Commercial College at Reading, and the Palmer's Short Hand College of Philadelphia, after which he taught one year at the Inter-State College and four years in the public school of his native county. He then attended the Y. M. C. A. Training School at Springfield, Mass., and completed a course there, and on August 1, 1895, was appointed to his present position. Mr. Moyer is unmarried. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran church. carpenter trade with Michael Ebersone, with whom he served one year, after which he served three years with Daniel Meyers. In 1871 he came to Steelton and entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany, and worked in the Bessemer depart- ment for three years, when he was trans- ferred to blooming mill No. 1, in which he remained until 1891. In that year he was elected to the office of commissioner of Dau- phin county, and performed the duties of the office for one term, with satisfaction to the citizens, who elected him in 1893 for a second term. He also served as State and county tax collector in 1889. He is active in political matters in connection with the Re- publican party. Mr. Nell is a member of Lodge No. 184, and of Encampment No. 278, I. 0. 0. F., at Steelton, and is also a member of Susquehanna tribe, No. 298, I. 0. R. M. In 1874 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Angeny, daughter of William Angeny, by whom he had three children, two of whom are living : Harry A. and William H.; Jennie May died at the age of two months. Mr. Nell was married, secondly, in 1884, to Miss Lorada Mabel Brown, daughter of David Brown, by whom he had three children : John E., Zelma, and Katie. Nell, Levi H., Steelton, was born in Adams county, Pa., June 17, 1850; son of Abraham Nell. He attended the common schools of his county, and worked on the farm with his father. He began an apprenticeship at the Nissley, Frank, secretary and treasurer of the Capital Shirt Company, Steelton, was born in Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., June 10, 1856; son of Jacob and Lydia (Croll) Nissley. He was reared in Middle- town and received his education in the pub- lic schools of his native place. He also took a course in the Iron City Commercial Col- lege, at Pittsburgh, Pa. His first business engagement was, with the Middletown Fur- niture Company, where he served as ac- countant for six years, after which he served in the same capacity for two years with R. I. Young. He was then seven years as ac- countant with theConewago Iron Company, at Middletown. In May, 1888, he was ap- pointed secretary and treasurer of the Capi- tal Shirt Company, since which date he has acceptably filled the position. Mr. Nissley was married, at Middletown, Pa., April 15, 1880, to Miss Julia Rambler, daughter of M. B. and M. J. Rambler, of Middletown. He has served as school director at Middle- town. He and his family attend the Lu- theran church, of Middletown, where they have their residence. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1047 Peters, Benjamin Snyder, son of Will- iam and Elizabeth (Snyder) Peters, was born March 19, 1834, in Londonderry township, Dauphin county, Pa. His grandfather, Ja- cob Peters, was a native of Lebanon county, and died there. He married Barbara Beeley, of Lebanon ; she died at Altoona. Their son, William Peters, was born in London- derry township, now Conewago township, October 27, 1811, and is still living. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Snyder, a native of Switzerland. She was born April 15, 1812, in Londonderry town- ship, and is living. Benjamin S. Peters re- ceived a common school education, and at the age of sixteen entered a store at Kelly's Corners, Lebanon county, to learn merchan- dizing, and afterwards at Meyerstown. In 1858 he commenced business at Palmyra Landing, Lebanon county, where he re- mained until 1862, when he removed to Middletown, where he entered into partner- ship with his uncle in the mercantile trade. At the dissolution of the firm he purchased the store of Yetraan Eves, and for several years was the senior partner of the firm of Peters & Bro. He retired from business in January, 1883, and when the Farmers' Bank was established was made a director and chosen president, which position he now fills. Mr. Peters married, in November, 1855, Sarah, daughter of John and Polly (Beane) Rupp, of Lebanon county, and their children were : Emma, Jerome G., and Eliza- beth. Peters, Simon O, president of the Capital Shirt Company, Steelton, was born in Lon- donderry township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 15, 1846 ; son of William and Elizabeth (Snyder) Peters. Both parents were born in Dauphin county. The father was a weaver by trade but was for the most part engaged in farming. He died at the age of seventy-one years. The wife survives him at the age of eighty-three years and resides on the old homestead. They had nine chil- dren, of whom five are living: Benjamin S., president of the Farmers' Bank and the lead- ing merchant at Middletown, Pa.; Catherine, wife of Joseph Felser, residing in London- derry township; Simon C; Mary, married, Londonderry township ; Samuel S., a prom- inent grocer of Middletown. Simon C. lived on the farm and attended the public school of his native township until he was twelve years of age when he re- moved to MiddletoAvn and was employed as a salesman in a general store. About twelve years later he and his brother, Benjamin S., of Middletown, purchased this store and con- ducted it for eighteen years under the firm name of Peters & Bro., after which, on ac- count of failing health, he was obliged to abandon the business and sold his interest to his nephew, Jerome G. Peters. For the next year and a half he was not in any ac- tive employment, but in 1886, in connection with I. B. Keller, he engaged in the manu- facture of shirts at Lebanon. In 1888 the Capital Shirt Company was formed and in- corporated with Mr. Peters as president, Mr. Frank Nissley, secretary, and Mr. Isaac B. Keller, superintendent. Mr. Peters was married, at Middletown, Pa., May 15, 1873, to Miss Rachel S. Nissley, daughter of Jacob L. and Lydia (Croll) Nissley. Their children are : Marion Nissley, Lydia Croll, and Simon C, Jr. Mr. Peters is a director of the Far- mers' Bank at Middletown, and also one of the organizers and treasurer of the Mid- dletown Drainage Company. He is prom- inently connected with the Masonic fratern- ity, being a member of Prince Edwin Lodge, No. 486 ; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, and Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T. In his political views Mr. Peters is a Republican. He and his family are members of St. Peter's church, at Middletown, where they reside. Prowell, Dr. William R., pharmacist, Steelton, was born in Fishing Creek Valley, York county, Pa., March 20, 1854 ; son of Samuel L. and Sarah (Reeser) Prowell. The father was born in York county, July 25, 1813, and died July 18, 1871. His life was spent in agricultural pursuits, and he took an active interest in all measures calculated to better the condition of his fellow-men and to promote the growth and prosperity of the community. He was much in public life, and filled efficiently several offices of trust. The mother was also a native of York county, and died in 1858, at the age of thir- ty-eight years. They had twelve children, eight of whom are living: Henry, residing in New York ; Silas, living on the home- stead ; Prof. George R, principal of Hanover high school ; Dr. William R.; Eliza, wife of Martin Bare, Hummel stown, Pa.; Jane, wife of Jacob Berger, Goldsboro, York county; Elmira, wife of Samuel G. Detwiler, Steel- ton; and Susan, wife of Henry Miller, York, Pa. Of their deceased children, two died in 1048 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA infancy ; Dr. Andrew R. died at Manchester, Pa., in 1872, and Franklin R. died at Golds- boro, Pa,, in 1886. William R. was reared on the homestead farm, and received his primary education in the district schools of his native township. In 1869 he entered the State Normal School at Millersville, in which he took a three years' course, and in 1872 taught in the pub- lic schools of York county. During the follow- ing year he read medicine with Dr. W. E. Sweiler, of Yocumtown, and in the fall of 1874 entered the Jefferson Medical College, at Phil- adelphia, from which he was graduated in March, 1876, and at once began the practice of medicine, at Siddonsbnrg, York county, in which he continued until July, 1889, when he removed to Steelton, where he has since been a continuous resident, devoting the greater part of his time to his pharmacy. Dr. Prowell is at present filling the office of tax receiver in the internal revenue department, and his term of office continues until 1897. He was married, at Siddonsburg, October 5, 1876, to Miss Jennie E. Elcock, daughter of John and Christy Ann Elcock, to whom have been born four children, of whom the sur- vivors are : Tolbert, Nellie, and Jacob Henry. Viola May died September 13, 1882, at the age of four years; Ella died March 26, 1886, at the age of six months. Dr. Prowell is a member of the Heptasophs, and of the State Pharmaceutical Society. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. He at- tends the Presbyterian church. Page, S. S., Oberlin, Pa., was born in Pax- tang township, Dauphin county, Pa., in 1856 ; son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Over- cash) Page. He attended the schools in Dauphin county, and at Palmyra, Pa., and was employed on the farm until seventeen years of age, when he became an apprentice at the carpenter trade with J. B. Dunkle, upon completion of which he engaged in contracting and building. Subsequently he took up the real estate business at Steelton, in which he has continued until the present time. In his political views Mr. Page is a Republican, and takes an active part in pub- lic matters. He was elected justice of the peace in 1877, and served until 1892, when he was elected a member of the Legislature, and in 1894 was re-elected to the same office. He has been a delegate to county conven- tions, and has served on the Republican County Committee. Mr. Page was instru- mental in the organization of the Citizens' Passenger Railway Company, and was one of the directors of the company up to 1895. He is also a director in the Dauphin County Fire Insurance Company, and is the presi- dent of the Guarantee Fire Insurance Com- pany, of Philadelphia. Mr. Page was mar- ried, in 1876, to Miss Lizzie Brehm, daugh- ter of Dr. Samuel Brehm, of Hummelstown, by whom he has six children: Anna Mary, Jennie Pearl, Arthur Levan,Louman Brehm, Edgar Sylvester, and Faith G. Mr. Page has been an honored citizen of Oberlin since 1876, and has contributed largely to the growth and prosperity of the place. Rutherford, John, teacher and farmer, was born November 9, 1840, and is a son of John B. and Keziah Rutherford. The grandfather, Samuel, was a native of Dau- phin county and was engaged in farming, which occupation he pursued all his life. He had a family of six children. The par- ents also were natives of Dauphin county and were engaged in farming. John was one of a family of eight chil- dren and received his education in the pub- lic schools of Swatara township until he was sixteen years old, when he attended the academy for a year and a half. In 1864 Mr. Rutherford enlisted in company G, Two Hundred and First regiment, and served for ten months. Since that time his time has been divided between teaching and farming. He was married, December 10, 1868, to Miss Margaret B. Elder, daughter of Joshua and Nancj* (Brown) Elder. Their children are : Howard A., Ralph B.; Elenora V., Isabella P., John, Margaret B., Matthew R., Ruth, and Vancy B. The latter died in her infancy. Mr. Rutherford is a Republi- can and served as school director for six years. He is a member of G. A. R. Post No. 58, and is also a member of the Pres- byterian church. Rutherford, Francis W., farmer, was born December 4, 1845, and is a son of John B. and Keziah (Park) Rutherford. The grandfather, Samuel, was born July 16, 1769, and his wife, Miss Elizabeth Bronson, in October, 1770. The maternal grandfather was born in Dauphin county, and married Miss Margaret Ainsworth. Their children were : Thomas, Samuel, Matthew, Eliza, Mary, Margaret, William, Margaret Long, and Ma- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1049 tilda. The grandfather was a director of the Harrisburg Bank. The father was born in Dauphin county, while the mother was a native of Chester county. His wife's maiden name was Miss Keziah Park, and their marriage occurred March 19, 1833. Their children were : Mary L., Eliza J., Adaline, Samuel, John A., Fran- cis W., K. V., and Mamie G. He was en- gaged in farming until he retired in 1878. He filled a number of township offices and served in the State Legislature, and also for one term as State senator. He died October 10, 1892, and his wife July 2, 1885. They were both members of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Rutherford was an elder for many years.. Francis W. received his education in the public schools of Swatara township until he was seventeen years of age, when he attended the Millersville State Normal School. In 1864 he enlisted in company D, One Hun- dred and Ninety-fourth regiment, and served until honorably discharged. After the war he engaged in farming with his father. He was married, February 14, 1878, to Miss Ella S. Elder, daughter of Joshua and Nancy (Brown) Elder. Their children are : Joshua, Thomas M., Norman, Francis W., Samuel B., Jane W. Mr. Rutherford is a school director and a member of Post No. 58, G. A. R., Har- risburg, Pa. In politics he is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Rutherford's father was born January 18, 1802, in Swatara township. He first married Miss Elenora Shearer, by whom he had three sons : Joshua R., David R., and John. He married, sec- ondly, Miss Mary Gilmore, and they had one daughter, Elizabeth M., wife of William K. Cowden. His third wife was Miss Nancy Brown, daughter of Thomas and Margarette (Ainsworth) Brown. Their children are: Margaret, Matthew, Eleanor, Matilda, and Mary Ada, deceased. The father died August 25, 1888, at the age of eighty-two years, and the mother October 4, 1887, aged seventy years. Both were members of the Presby- terian church. Ricker, George T., farmer, was born in Swatara township, July 13, 1839, and is a son of Frederick and Catherine (Backstoe) Ricker. The great-grandfather was a native of Germany, and served in the Revolution- ary war. The paternal grandparents were natives of Lebanon county and were en- gaged in farming. They reared a family of seven children, of whom William alone sur- vives. The maternal grandparents were also natives of Lebanon county and engaged in farming. They had six children, and were members of the Lutheran church. The father was born in Dauphin county, October, 1790, and received his education in his native county. He lived on the farm until he was thirty years old, and then, in 1826, engaged in the hotel business for twenty-seven years in Swatara township. He then began farming again, and contin- ued a number of years in that occupation. He finally retired to Hummelstown, where he died in May, 1872. In politics he was a Whig, and served as school director for six years in Swatara township. He was a member of the Lutheran church. His wife died in October, 1888, at the age of eighty- seven years. He was married to Miss Catherine Backstoe, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hoover) Backstoe, in Deny town- ship, Dauphin county, February, 1821. They had thirteen children, of whom five are living: Elizabeth, Catherine, Frederick, Mary, and George T. George T. received his education in the public schools of his native county, and lived with his parents until twenty-seven years of age. In 1866 Mr. Ricker began farming for himself on the old homestead, which he bought from his father's estate in 1873, where he has since resided. He was married, at Hummelstown, November 19, 1865, to Miss Catherine Hetrick, daughter of Adam and Margaret (Albright) Hetrick. Their children were: Maggie C. ; Edwin S.; William H, who graduated from the Phila- delphia School of Pharmacy in 1895, and is now clerk for Dr. Meade, in Philadelphia; Harry C. who died September 1, 1879. In politics Mr. Ricker is a Republican, and has served as school director for six years, and held the-office of tax collector one year. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Ricker was born May 28, 1843. Her parents were natives of Dauphin county, her father being born January 11, 1803, the mother July 11, 1798. Her father was a farmer by occupation, and married Miss Margaret Albright, daughter of Henrv and Elizabeth (Walmer) Albright. Their chil- dren are : John H. ; Adam ; William ; Cath- erine ; Caroline, deceased ; Margaret, de- ceased ; Amos, deceased ; and Samuel, de- ceased. The father was a tanner and died 1050 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA in 1865, and the mother in 1870. The former was a member of the Reformed church, the latter of the Lutheran. Spitler, Adam G., shoemaker, was born in Jonestown, Lebanon county, October 30, 1818, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Gosserd) Spitler. The grandfather was a native of Lebanon county, as were also the father and mother. The father was a weaver by trade, and followed that occupation all his life. He married Miss Elizabeth Gos- serd, and their children are: Adam G.; John, deceased ; William, deceased ; Samuel, also deceased. He filled various offices in Lebanon county, serving as constable for a number of years, and as tax collector, and for fifteen years was assessor. Adam G. received his education in the public schools until he was sixteen years old, when he secured employment on the Union canal for two years, and then began the trade of hat manufacturer, but was com- pelled to quit because of ill health. He next learned the trade of shoemaking, and has spent most of his time since in that occupa- tion, but for a time was engaged in boating along the canal above Hummelstown. He resided for thirteen years at the old lock- house, and then built the home he now oc- cupies. He retired from work in 1894. He was married, April 18, 1842, at Jonestown, to Miss Rebecca Swartz, daughter of Andrew and Mary (Cauffer) Swartz. Their children are: Jacob, Alfred, Pollie, Benjamin, Sam- uel, Adam, deceased, and Emma, deceased. Mr. Spitler is a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Spitler was born February 28, 1825, in Berks county, of which her parents were both natives. Her father married Miss Mary Cauffer. Their children are: Absalom; Susan; Rebecca; Elizabeth ; Peter, deceased ; Israel, deceased ; Reuben, deceased; Leah, deceased; and Adeline, deceased. Saul, Charles H., M. D., Steelton, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., in December, 1853 ; son of William Saul, a native also of Dauphin county. He receive his primary education in the Middletown schools, and at the age of thirteen years he entered the store of Rambler & Luckier as a clerk, where he remained eight years. In 1875 he entered the office of Dr. Mish as a student of medi- cine. In 1878 he was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, and at once began the practice of his profession at Steel- ton, where he has since enjoyed an extensive patronage. Dr. Saul was married, in Sep- tember, 1890, to Caroline Smeller, daughter of Dr. George F. and Mary (Smeller) Mish, of Middletown Pa. Snavely, John H., D. D. S., and notary pub- lic, Steelton, was born at Newville, Cumber- land county, Pa., February 19, 1855 ; son of John and Susan (Gist) Snavely. When nine years of age he removed with his parents to Hockersville, and subsequently to Hum- melstown, where he received his education in the public schools. He then entered the office of the superintendent of the Philadel- phia and Reading Railroad Company at Columbia, as telegrapher, where he remained two years. In the early part of 1870 he began the study of dentistry with Dr. S. Mathews, of Steelton, with whom he subsequently became a partner in his business and has been engaged in the j>ractice of his profession at Steelton for twenty years. Dr. Snavely was married, at Steelton, February 14, 1892, to Miss Ella M. Dunkle, daughter of Josiah A. and Mary Dunkle, of Steelton. They have six children : the first born died in infancy, Bertha B., Nettie E., Lottie M., Herman J., and Ruth B. For five years Dr. Snavely oc- cupied the office of justice of the peace and acceptably performed its duties, and in 1890 was appointed notary public, which office he still holds. In connection with his profession Dr. Snavely conducted a general store in Steelton for four years, and also carries on a general' real estate business. He is also the agent of all the Trans-Atlantic steamship companies. Vanier, George P., superintendent of the chemical department of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, was born in Omaha, Neb., June 6, 1862; son of Timothy and Eliza (Vincent) Vanier. He removed with his parents to Boston, Mass., in 1871, and re- ceived his education in the public schools of that city. His professional and scientific training was received in the Boston Insti- tute of Technology, from which institution he received the degree of Mining Engineer in the class of 1885. In June of the same year he came to Steelton and entered the employment of the Pennsylvania Steel Com- pany, and in 1886 was advanced to the po- sition of superintendent of the chemical DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1051 laboratory, which position he has filled since that date. Mr. Vanier was married, in 1892, to Miss Helen Maloney, daughter of Thomas Maloney, of Harrisburg. They have one child, George Kenneth. Mr. Vanier is not active in politics. The family are members of St. James' Roman Catholic church. Zeigler, William L., physician, was born at Halifax, Dauphin county, Pa., February 18, 1855 ; son of Daniel Zeigler. Owing to the death of his father when eleven years old he began taking care of himself, and first found employment in the tanyard of J. Henry Shamrno for two and a half years, after which he became a driver on the canal. Jacob Knouf employed him two years on the farm, and then he worked one summer at whitewashing, and after another turn at canal driving he found employment at Halifax in the store of Lodge & Landis for some years. He then attended a select school several terms and taught the Tyson's school one term, after which he returned to Hali- fax and worked for four and a half years in the store of J. B. Landis, during which time he studied medicine out of business hours with Dr. H. R. Caslow, and thus prepared himself for the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, from which he wa,s graduated with honors. In May, 1881, he located in Steel ton, where he was successful in his professional and business career. In his political views Dr. Zeigler is a staunch Democrat and is prominent and active in the party, having served as chairman of the Democratic County Committee. He served as a member of the school board two terms, and was chairman of the building commit- tee four years, -and in 1891 was elected member of the city council from the Fifth ward, in which office he was active and in- fluential in securing important public im- provements. Abercrombie, Wyman E., general super- intendent of the Steelton Store Company, was born in Quincy, Mass., and received his education in the form of a practical training for business in dry goods and jobbing in Boston, Mass., where he was employed for many years. In 1887 he came to Dauphin county and became the superintendent of the Pennsylvania Steel Company's store, which position he has filled since that date. He is also secretary of the Steelton Brick Company and is secretary and treasurer of the Steelton Flouring Mills. He was mar- ried, in 1876, to Miss Coffin. UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP. Wenrich, Francis, retired, was born near Linglestown, Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., September 9, 1810. He is a son of Peter and Susanna (Umberger) Wen- rich. His paternal grandfather came from Germany and settled in Lebanon county. He was a soldier in the Revolution, partici- pating in the battles of the Brandyvvine and of Germantown, served in the military oper- ations on the frontiers against the Indians, and was subsequently at the massacre of Wyoming. He married Elizabeth Greiger; they had two sons, Peter, father of Francis, and Philip, besides several daughters. The elder Francis Wenrich died about 1825, and, with his wife, is buried in the Wenrich grave- yard. Heinrich Umberger, ancestor of Susanna Umberger, mother of the younger Fran- cis Wenrich, came with his wife and two sons, Michael and John, to this country in the ship Hope. They landed at Philadelphia, August 28, 1733, and took up six hundred and forty acres of land, near where the city of Lebanon now stands. Michael Umberger had four sons: John, Henry, Adam, and Philip. John and Henry were soldiers of the Revolutionary war, serving as captains under Gen. Anthony Wayne. John was in the battle on Long Island, and was either killed or captured by the British, as he never returned or was heard of. Henry served through the war and returned home. He died aged one hundred and three years. Adam Umberger, third son of Michael, had two sons, John and David, and two daughters, one of whom, Susanna H, is the mother of Francis Wenrich, having married Peter Wenrich, afterwards high sheriff of Dauphin county. The other daughter, Mar- garet, was married to Peter Heckert, of Lin- glestown, and died in Dauphin, aged ninety- two. John Umberger, son of Adam, mar- ried Elizabeth Wenrich, sister of Peter Wen- rich, the high sheriff. Peter Wenrich, son of Francis and Eliza- beth (Greiger) Wenrich, was born near Lin- glestown, Dauphin county, Pa., in 1773. 1052 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA He was brought upon his father's farm, and received a rather limited education. He re- moved to Halifax township, where he re- sided until his election to the office of sheriff of Dauphin county ; he then removed to Harrisburg. His official term was from Oc- tober 19, 1818, to October 16, 1821. He also became proprietor of the hotel which formerly occupied the site of the Lochiel House. Peter Wenrich was of moral character, a public-spirited citizen and a conscientious and efficient public servant. He died in Harrisburg, February 27, 1825, in the fifty- second year of his age. His marriage with Susanna, daughter of John Umberger, took place February 2, 1796. They had eleven children: John; Peter; Samuel; Francis; David ; Joseph ; Mary, wife of Henry Sheafer ; Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Minshall ; Susan, wife of Mr. Sloan ; Sarah, wife of William Scott, and Rebecca, wife of Albert Umberger. In 1816, when Francis Wenrich was six years old, his parents removed to the bor- ough of Halifax ; two years later, his father being made sheriff, the family removed to Har- risburg. There he attended a private school taught by Patrick McCushion,was afterwards a student in the Harrisburg Academy, until he was fourteen, and later attended a private school at Halifax. After his father's death in 1825, Mr. Wenrich assisted his brother-in- law, Henry Sheafer, in the management of the hotel. Shortly after Mr. Sheafer took the contract for building the turnpike across Peters' Mountain, and employed Francis Wenrich to superintend the work. This be- ing completed, Francis engaged in contract- ing on his own account, and at sixteen years of age secured the contract of constructing two sections of the Lykens Valley railroad, projected and located some time before. Having finished this job in about a year, he was for some time employed as manager of the large store of Sheriff Samuel France, at Millersburg, Pa. He was next engaged in superintendiug the construction of the rail- road from York, Pa., to Baltmore, Md., which occupied about one year. In 1846, in con- nection with his brother-in-law, Henry Sheafer, and Mr. Ehrman, he entered into a contract for the rebuilding of the Lykens Valley railroad and completed the work in about two years. Mr. Wenrich afterwards returned to Mil- lersburg, and was employed as shipping agent for the Lykens Valley Coal Company, the company then consisting of Simon Gratz, George Thompson, Rock Thompson, Henry Sheafer and Henry Schreiner. In this po- sition he remained until 1861 ; he shipped over 225,000 tons of coal per annum for the Summit Branch Railway Coal Com- pany. In 1864 he contracted with the Sum- mit Branch Coal Company for the excava- tion and construction of the famous canal basin at Millersburg. After completing the basin he was employed by the company as shipping and sales agent. Since 1869 Mr. Wenrich has not been actively engaged in any business excepting the management of his extensive private interests. He was active and largely interested in the establish- ment of the Millersburg Bank, of which he is now the president. Mr. Wenrich began his business career at the age of fifteen with- out any money capital. His enviable suc- cess is due to his sagacity and foresight in business, and his correct and able methods. Young men will find in the record of his life encouragement and inspiration, and will learn from his history how one may rise from lowdy conditions to honor and affluence. Francis Wenrich was married, May 29, 1838, to Mary, daughter of Adam and Mary (Ditty) Light, born in Upper Paxton town- ship, January 17, 1814. They have had four children : Joseph, born April 14, 1841, died September 12, 1842; Ellen, born August 11, 1849, died March 30, 1863; Mary, born April 2, 1844, died October 16, 1864, and Isa- dore, their only surviving child, born March 8, 1839. Mrs. Wenrich, the beloved wife of Francis Wenrich, passed peacefully away, June 5, 1896, after a brief illness of four weeks, in the eighty-third year of her age. Mr. Wenrich is a Republican, and was unanimously nominated for the office of county treasurer by the county convention of his party, but declined the honor. In matters of religious faith his preferences are Avith the Presbvterian church. Bowman, Simon Sallade, attorn ey-at- law, was born atElizabethtowui, Dauphin county, Pa., October 10, 1842. He is a son of John J. and Margaret (Sallade) Bowman. John F. Bowman, his paternal grandfather, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., May 10, 1771, the son of a farmer residing at Pequea creek, near Strasburg. John F. Bowman w r as brought up a millwright. In 1809 he removed to Halifax, where he was a mer- chant until 1830; at that time he removed to Millersburg, and continued to carry on the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1053 business successfully until his death, which occurred November 6, 1835. He was first married, in 1794, to a daughter of Isaac Ferree, by whom he had four children : Eliza, Maria, George, and Josiah, who mar- ried Elizabeth Rutter. Mrs. John F. Bow- man died, and Mr. Bowman, in 1805, mar- ried Frances, daughter of John Crossen, born August 31, 1786. They had nine chil- dren : John J.; Levi; Louisa and Isaac; Mary E., wife of Rev. 0. W. Jackson ; Lu- cinda, wife of Dr. Hiram Rutherford ; Jacob, Emeline, and Benjamin. The second Mrs. J. F. Bowman died September 30, 1846, and was interred beside her husband in the old Methodist graveyard at Millersburg. Their remains have since heen removed to Oak Hill cemetery. John J. Bowman and Margaret, his wife, the parents of S. S. Bowman, are both de- ceased. They had seven children : Mary F., wife of T. J. Black ; Jennie E., wife of Prof. C. F. Fahnestock, of Chester, Delaware county, Pa.; Lucinda ; Dr. John F., of Mil- lersburg ; Shnon S., Levi B., and Maggie. John Sallade, maternal grandfather of S. S. Bowman, was of Huguenot extraction, and was born at Basel-on-the-Rhine in March, 1739. He and other members of his family came to America at an early date, and were among the first settlers of the Wiconisco. John Sallade died in November, 1827, aged eighty-eight. He was married, February 8, 1771, to Margaret, daughter of George Ever- hart, born in Berks county, Pa. Simon Sallade, maternal grandfather of S. S. Bowman, by his excellent character and distinguished public services, made his name well known to all the citizens of Dau- phin county. He was born near Gratz, Dauphin county, Pa., March 7, 1785. He was four times elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives ; first, at the age of thirty-four, for the term of 1819-20 ; next for the term of 1835-1837, when he was fifty-one years old, and again in 1853, when he was in his sixty- ninth year. He served with ability and distinction in all these ses- sions of the Legislature. Mr. Sallade was the author of what was generally known as the "Wiconisco Feeder Bill," and to his zeal and tact this measure of importance to the material interests of upper Dauphin county owes its passage. Through the outlet pro- vided by this improvement, the Lykens Valley coal fields were developed. Through the influence of the canal commissioners, Mr. Sallade was appointed superintendent of the construction of the Wiconisco canal. Simon Sallade died at the old homestead, near Elizabethville, November 8, 1854, and is interred in the village graveyard at that place. His wife was Jane Woodside, daugh- ter of John Woodside, of Lykens Valley. She died September 3, 1854, and is buried beside her husband. Their children were : Margaret, wife of John J. Bowman, of Mil- lersburg ; Ann, wife of Edward Bickel ; Jane, wife of Daniel K. Smith ; Simon, Jacob, John, George, and Joseph. The story of the life of Simon Sallade is a familiar one in Lykens Valley. His socia- bility, hospitality, humor, uprightness and broad charity are still talked about, and form a part of the traditional local history. His name is mentioned with grateful recol- lection of his goodness and acknowledg- ment of his greatness. Simon Sallade Bowman, at six years, re- moved with his parents to Millersburg, where he attended the borough public school until he was sixteen. He then entered Dick- inson Seminar}', Williamsport, Pa., from which he graduated in June, 1863. He then enlisted in the United States arm}', at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, joining company G, Thir- ty-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. Thomas Bennett and Colonel Trout. During his service he was detailed for duty in the office of Colonel Sallade, paymaster of the United States army, department of re- ferred claims. He continued in this posi- tion until February, 1866, during which time he attended the Columbia Law School, Washington, D. C He afterwards studied law in the office of Hon. A. J. Herr, of Har- risburg, and was admitted to the Harrisburg bar, April 26, 1866, having passed examina- tion before a committee composed of Hon. John J. Pearson, Hon. John C. Kunkel, Hon. David Fleming, and John S. Detweiler, Esq. Mr. Bowman then opened an office at Mil- lersburg, and entered upon the practice of law. He has obtained a large and profitable clientage, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. Mr. Bowman was married, July 29, 1866, to Anne P. Jackson, daughter of Addison and Hannah P. (Light) Jackson. They have seven children : Sumner S.; Edmund B.; Irene A., wife of J. S. Hopkinson, superin- tendent of the Northern Central railroad from Harrisburg to Sunbury ; Nellie M., wife of Hay W. Bowman, editor of the Millers- 1054 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA burg Sentinel; Hannah, at present a student at Dickinson Seminary; James Donald, and Robert Herr. Mr. Bowman is a Republican. He was elected to the office of burgess in 1892, and re-elected in 1894, and served with credit to himself and satisfaction to his con- stituency. He is a member in good stand- ing of Susquehanna Lodge, No. 364, F. & A. M.; also of Kilpatrick Post, No. 212, G. A. R. The family are members of the Meth- odist church, at Millersburg, Pa. Addison Jackson, father of Mrs. Bowman, is deceased. His wife is still living. They had four children : Amelia, wife of H. H. Whitman; Annie P., Mrs. Bowman; Helen, wife of E. H. Giffin, and John W., Freck, Newton C, lumber merchant, was born at the old homestead at Millers- burg, Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 21, 1841. He is a son of Matthias and Eliza A. (Penrose) Freck. Matthias Freck was born at Baden Baden, Germany, in 1795, and came to America when he was fifteen years of age. He died May 28, 1868. He was very influ- ential in the establishment of the first public school at Millersburg, serving on the committee, which consisted of Jacob Seal, John J. Bowman*, Dr. Rathbon, and others. His wife, Eliza A. Penrose, was born August 12, 1804. They had eight children : Joseph ; Melvina, wife of John Johnson, deceased, and now widow of Samuel H. Loughabaugh ; Rudolph, Roland, Rinaldo, Melancthon Paul, John Luther, and New- ton Calvin. Mrs. Freck died January 10, 1892. She was the daughter of Joseph and Euphan (Pratt) Penrose. Joseph Penrose was the son of Col. Joseph Penrose, of Revolutionary fame, who commanded a regi- ment in that war, and who was a brother- in-law of Gen. Anthony Wayne, by the General's marriage with his sister. Newton Calvin Freck received his educa- tion in the public schools of Millersburg, which he attended until he was about fifteen. He then began to learn the trade of machinist at Minersville, Schuylkill county, Pa., with William DeHaven, pro- prietor of the Minersville Machine Works. He had served about two and a half years of his apprenticeship when the business panic of 1857-58 caused the closing of the works. He returned home, attended the Millersburg school for about two years, and then engaged in farming for his brother Roland, Upper Paxton township, and con- tinued there about two years. In 1862 he engaged in manufacturing and dealing in lumber, having formed a partnership with his brother Joseph, under the firm name of N. C. Freck & Co. His brother was an extensive coal dealer at Centralia, Columbia county, Pa. The firm dealt extensively in all kinds of lumber, and established a large and profitable trade in Eastern and Southern markets. The business was continued until 1890. Mr. Freck was one of the projectors and one of the first directors of the Millersburg Bank, Millersburg, Pa. He was the chief promoter of the State Millers' Association, called and issued the circulars for the first meeting, which was held at Central Hall, Sunbury, Pa., January 8, 1878. At that meeting he was appointed chairman of the committee which drew up the by-laws by which the association has ever since been governed. Mr. Freck was nominated for president, but declined on account of his being but a young man in the milling business. He was one of the promoters of the Millersburg Water Works, and is at present one of the directors of the works. He is likewise interested in the Millersburg Electric Light Works. He was also among the promoters of waterworks at Mifflintown, and Patterson, Juniata county; Steelton, Dauphin county ; Newport, Perry county, and at Womelsdorf, Berks county. He superin- tended the construction of the works at all these places. He is the inventor of an ingenious device for filtering the water. He is one of a company of six who are building the water plant at Newville, Pa., now nearly completed. He is ranked among the most sagacious business men, and the most proficient and successful me- chanical engineers. Mr. Freck stands equally well in all the relations of life, and his ability and jjersonal worth are univer- sally recognized. In 1876 Mr. Freck was the Republican nominee for assemblyman in the northern district in Dauphin county. He was defeated at the election by three votes, which he claims resulted from the liquor traffic influence being on the side of his opponent, Mr. A. T. Englebert. Mr. Freck was married, November 28, 1866, to Emma R., daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Rote) Wagner, who was born November 26, 1843. They have had three children : Paul W., born October 7, 1876, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1055 died October 8, 1886 ; Annie M., born Sep- tember 8, 1867, and Clark C, born January 11, 1870. Mr. Freck and his family are members of the Lutheran church at Mil- lersburg. Bowman, Frank S., attorney-at-law and publisher, Millersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., is a son of Josiah and Margaret (Rutter) Bowman, being the youngest of a family of nine children, and was born at Loyalton, Dauphin county, January 24, 1844. Mr. Bowman received a good classical education, after which he read law in the office of Hon. Robert A. Lamberton, Harris- burg, Pa., and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in April, 1866. He has also been admitted to all the neighboring bars. As a newspaper man Mr. Bowman has been more than ordinarily successful. In June, 1884, he established the Millersburg Sentinel, which was a success from the start, and is now a journal of large circulation and wide influ- ence. Mr. Bowman is a talented and enter- taining writer. His style is formed from the best literature and standard classic models, as he has possibly the largest and best se- lected literary library in his end of the county. His scrap books, which he has been making since the age of fourteen, alone form a rare and valuable collection. From these certain data and articles have been copied and furnished to some distinguished scholars. He has observed the rule to purchase a book when visiting a new city or community, and as a result has books picked up in many parts of the country. As an example, he purchased a copy of " Robinson Crusoe," in the city of Elmira in 1878. At this time he tried a case in court in Elmira with Hon. David B. Hill as associate counsel. He owns part of the library of that distinguished scholar and critic, R. Shelton MacKenzie, late of Philadelphia. Mr. Bowman is an enterprising citizen, and has filled various offices of trust in his community. He was a delegate from his county to the Democratic State Convention, at Pittsburgh, in 1874, the year after the adoption of the new State Constitution. He was always an admirer and active suppoiter of the lamented Will- iam A. Wallace. He was aj)pointed post- master of Millersburg by President Cleve- land, in February, 1895, and commissioned for four years. Frank S. Bowman was married, September 14, 1869, to Mary C, third daughter of Simon Wert, a prominent citizen and highly esteemed Christian gentleman, now deceased, of Millersburg. Two children were born to this union: Hay Wert, born June 30, 1870, and Linn, born April 28, 1874. Hay is now editor of the Millersburg Sentinel, and is showing rare ability as a writer for one of his years. Linn Bowman is a member of the Junior class at Dickinson College, and ranks high in his class. He has the minis- try in view. Mrs. Bowman died December 5, 1893, under the most touching circumstances. A true Christian mother, a devoted wife, an ardent worker in the Methodist Episcopal church, her loss was keenly felt by all who knew her. Editor Bowman, of the Sentinel, was married, June 6, 1895, to Miss Nellie M. Bowman, daughter of Chief Burgess Simon S. Bowman. It affords us pleasure to con- clude this sketch by saying that the family of Mr. Bowman is one of the most cultured and intelligent in Dauphin county. Bowman, Levi B., tinsmith, was born at Elizabeth ville, Dauphin county, Pa., De- cember 14, 1846; son of John J. and Mar- garet (Sallade) Bowman. John F. Bowman, his paternal grandfather, was born in Lan- caster county, Pa., May 10, 1771, and was the son of a farmer residing on Pequea creek. He was brought up as a millwright, but in 1809 removed to Halifax, where he was engaged in mercantile business until 1830 ; he "then went to Millersburg, and was there a successful merchant until his death, November 6, 1835. Mr. Bowman was first married, in 1794, to a daughter of Isaac Ferree, whose farm adjoined that of his father. Their children were : Eliza. Maria, George, and Josiah, who married Elizabeth Rutter. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Bowman were the parents of Frank S. Bowman, attorney- at-law, at present postmaster at Millersburg and editor and proprietor of the Millersburg Sentinel. Mr. John F. Bowman was married, the second time, in 1805, to Frances, daugh- ter of John Crossen, born August 13, 1786. Their children were : John J.; Levi ; Louisa ; Isaac ; Mary F., wife of Rev. C. W. Jackson ; Lucinda, wife of Dr. Hiram Rutherford ; Jacob, Emeline, and Benjamin. Mr. Bow- man was a representative man in upper Dauphin county, in high repute for upright- ness and honesty ; quiet, but genial and much esteemed. He never sought or would accept any local or general office. His sec- 1056 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ond wife died September 30, 1846, and lies interred beside her husband in Oak Hill cemetery, at Millersburg. John J. Bowman, father of Levi B. Bowman, was born Febru- ary 12, 1807, the day of the birth of Abra- ham Lincoln, and died August 13, 1894. He married Margaret, daughter of Simon and Jane (Woodside) Sallade, by whom he had ten children : Mary F., widow of Jeffer- son Black ; Jane E., wife of Prof. Charles S. Fahnestock, of Chester, Pa.; Lucinda, Dr. John F., Simon S., Levi B., Margaret Ann, and three children, triplets, who died in in- fancy. John Sallade, maternal great-grandfather of Levi B., one of the most distinguished pioneers of the upper end of Dauphin county, was of Huguenot descent, and was born at Basel-on-the-Rhine, in March, 1739. He came with other members of his family to America at an early date, and was one of the first settlers on the Wiconisco. He was blind for about ten years before his death, which occurred in November. 1827. He was mar- ried, February 8, 1771, to Margaret, daugh- ter of George Everheart, born in Berks county, Pa., in 1747. When a young girl Miss Everheart was made captive by the In- dians during one of their incursions into the territory east of the Susquehanna river, after the defeat of Braddock, in the fall of 1755. She was captured at a place near what is now Pine Grove, Schuylkill county, Pa., and was carried into the wilderness west of the Ohio river, where she remained a prisoner until General Forbes, by his skill and courage, broke the French power over that territory. She was then rescued and returned to her friends in Berks county, and lived to a ripe old age. John Sallade and his wife were the parents of five sons and two daughters, Simon being next to the youngest child. Simon Sallade, maternal grandfather of Levi B., by his excellent character and dis- tinguished public services, made his name well known to all the citizens of Dauphin county. He was born near Gratz, Dauphin county, March 7, 1785 ; son of John Sallade. Owing to the lack of schools in his day and place, he was obliged to depend on parental instruction, but being an apt pupil he early mastered the main branches of a good edu- cation. . Like Abraham Lincoln, he read and re-read the few books that fell into his hands and made their contents his own. He was also greatly assisted, when near manhood, by a private instructor employed by himself and other young men of the neighborhood. Mr. Sallade learned the trade of millwright with Jacob Berkstresser, of Bellefonte, and designed and built many of the old mills within thirty or forty miles of his residence. He was self-reliant and social, energetic and industrious, thoroughly upright and reliable, and became one of the most popular men of the region. Brought into contact with all kinds and classes of people, in social life and in business relations, he naturally be- came warmly interested in public matters, and especially in those of a political nature, and was in consequence drawn into public life; not, however, as a professional poli- tician, but as one seeking to promote the general welfare. He was always a loyal Democrat, but never a partisan, and when nominated for office made his appeal to the people and not to the party. He was four times the nominee of his party for the State Legislature, and was three times elected, al- though the majority in the county was with the opposite party, and the single instance of his defeat resulted from the clear and honest expression of his opposition to the en- actment of the Maine liquor law in 1853, when the candidate opposed to him was able to " trim " on the issue. Mr. Sallade served in the State Legislature during the sessions of 1819-20, 1836-37 and in 1853, in all of which he was a prominent and in- fluential member. He was the author of what is popularly termed the " Wiconisco Feeder Bill," and to his advocacy and influ- ence, exerted with zeal and skill, that meas- ure so important to the material interests of the upper end of Dauphin county owes its passage. Through the outlet provided by this improvement, the Lykens Valley coal fields were developed. Mr. Sallade was su- perintendent of the construction of the Wic- onisco canal, receiving his appointment from the canal commissioners. Simon Sallade died at the old homestead near Elizabethville, November 8, 1854, and is interred in the village graveyard at tha place. His wife was Jane, daughter of John Woodside, of Lykens Valley ; she died Sep- tember 3, 1854, and is buried in the same graveyard. They had eight children : Mar- garet, married John J. Bowman, of Millers- burg; Ann, married Edward Bickel ; Jane, married Daniel K. Smith ; Simon, Jacob, John, George, and Joseph. The story of the life of Simon Sallade is a familiar one in Lykens Valley. His sociability, hospitality, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1057 humor, honesty and generous charity are still talked about, and form a part of the traditional local history, in which his name is mentioned with grateful recollection of his goodness and just recognition of his greatness Levi B. Bowman came with his parents to Millersburg in 1847, where he took the usual course of instruction in the public schools. From early youth he had assisted his uncle, Levi Bowman, in his store; and at the age of twenty he engaged with that gentleman in a regular apprenticeship to his trade of tinsmithing. He was associated during his uncle's lifetime with his interests and afterwards succeeded him in the busi- ness, which he has successfully conducted up to the present time. Ditty, Joseph Franklin, was the son of John and Catherine (Wood side) Ditty. David Ditty, his paternal grandfather, married Anna Osmor.d, by whom he had six chil- dren : Andrew, John, Joseph, Mary, and David ; all are deceased excepting Joseph. John Ditty, father of Joseph F., was born at Millersburg, and removed to Elizabethville, where he engaged in mercantile business. He was a candidate for the office of justice of the peace at Elizabethville, on an inde- pendent ticket, was elected by a large ma- jority, and re-elected for several terms, being- recognized as an efficient and conscientious public servant. He removed to Millersburg in I860, and died January 6, 1861, aged forty-eight years, eight months and sixteen days. His wife Catherine was a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Yeager) Woodside ; she is also deceased. They had seven chil- dren : William Theodore, married Miss Lydia Houpt, served in the United States army for nine months ; re-enlisted and served three years ; was taken prisoner and confined in Libby prison and at Anderson- ville for over eleven months, and liberated at the close of the war ; was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant ; Anna Mary received her education in the public schools of her native place ; Isabella, wife of Will- iam Dent ; John Peter, enlisted in company B, Twenty-sixth Illinois volunteer infantry, died in the hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, aged seventeen years ; Thomas Milton, married Rebecca Taylor, also served in the United States army over two years ; Charles Fred- erick, died aged about twenty-four years ; and Joseph Franklin. Joseph Franklin Ditty served an appren- ticeship of two and a half years at mould- ing, with Foster; Savidge & Co., and worked at the trade as a journeyman for a short time. Later he was occupied with various kinds of work. He is at present in the retail tobacco business in Millersburg. He resides with his sister, Anna Mary, and they occupy a beautiful modern dwelling in that town. Mr. Ditty is a member of Castle No. 332, K. of G. E., at Millersburg. His political views are Democratic. His sister and he attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Thomas Woodside, maternal grandfather of Mr. Ditty, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He married Mary Yeager, and their children were : Jacob, married Hannah Rum- berger ; John, married Mary M. Lark ; Leah, wife of Henry Straub ; Daniel, married Hannah Buffington ; Catherine, wife of John Ditty ; Joseph, married Hetty Laird ; Mar- garet, wife of Joseph Schnell ; Mary, wife of Jairus Mason ; Thomas Jefferson, married the widow of A. M. Johnson. Kline, George W., carpet manufacturer, was born October 20, 1852, in the old stone house on the eastern outskirts of Millersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., formerly occupied by Dr. Haeseller, now of Schuylkill county, and afterward the residence of Mr. Kline's parents, Henry L. and Christiana (Rasweiler) Kline. The Rasweiler family are now of Chicago. Henry L. Kline was born in a small interior town of Prussia, June 19, 1809, and at five years of age he lost both his parents. He was thrown among strangers, and when only nine years old was employed in a damask factory ; there he learned weaving, and was permitted to enjoy a few months' instruction in the public school. The factory was a noted one, and had business connections with prominent and titled people and historic lo- calities, which, as a deliverer of goods, he was permitted to visit; but these privileges did not charm Henry, for his heart was fixed on the " land of the free." Against the earn- est protest of his friends he set out for America in 1846, and after a tempestuous voyage of over three months landed at New Orleans. There he worked three months on a sugar plantation, after which he went to Cincinnati, and thence to Pittsburgh. From that point he traveled on foot to Phila- delphia, afterwards by way of Pottsville to Orwigsburg, where he found permanent em- ployment at carpet weaving. 1058 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA In January, 1848, Mr. Kline came to Millersburg, and embarked in the business of carpet manufacturing on his own account. So excellent were the materials and the work- manship of his products that his carpets soon gained a wide reputation, bringing orders from far and near', and making him a busy and prosperous man. A successful career of thirty-five years netted him a comfortable competency, and advancing age admonished him to retire ; consequently, in 1883, Mr. Kline disposed of his interests to his son, George W., and the Rev. H. A. Neitz, who formed a partnership under the name of Kline & Neitz, and continued the business. Up to the time of his death Mr. Kline cherished the greatest interest and pride in the large and flourishing enterprise which he had founded. He was always an indus- trious worker at the loom, and it has been es- timated that the fabrics woven by his hands, if stretched at length, would reach from Millersburg to Philadelphia, a distance of one hundred and thirty-two miles. A short time before his last illness, having finished a piece, retired from the loom, remarking to his son that he would rest a week ; but the final rest came. His wife, with whom he had lived happily for thirty -seven years, had preceded him, having passed away Septem- ber 17, 1847. Since 1847 Mr. Kline had been a member of Evangelical church of Millersburg, and had served in the several offices of the con- gregation. He was urbane and cordial in his manner, and of kindly disposition, up- right and pure in character and life ; an embodiment of the virtues of the Christian gentleman. Mrs. Kline was born in Meders- heim, Germany, September 2, 1814, and emigrated to this country in 1841 in company with her brother, Henry Rasweiler. They located in Allentown, Pa., later removing to Orwigsburg. She was married to Mr. Kline April 28, 1848, by Rev. John Koehl. For forty-five years she was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, a devout Christian woman. In her last illness she endured great suffering, which she bore with exemplary courage and cheerful resignation. Mr. and Mrs. Kline had seven children, of whom John, Joanna, Amelia, and two others died in infancy. Their living children are: George W. and Mary Elizabeth. George W. Kline received his first instruc- tion in the old school house on the banks of Wiconisco creek ; he was afterwards a pupil in the borough schools until he was about fifteen years old, during which time he as- sisted his , father in his business between school terms, and in this way learned the art of carpet weaving. He worked dili- gently and faithfully for his father until he reached his majority, when his father re- warded him by giving him an interest in his factory and trade. The father and son were associated until 1883, when the father retired and sold his interest to Rev. Mr. Neitz, and the firm of Kline & Neitz was founded. This firm continued the business for five years, when the Kline & Neitz Com- pany took charge of the enterprise. The corporation was not prosperous, and failed in 1893; the concern was sold, and Mr. Kline bought the retail department and machinery connected with it and conducted the retail business for two years. In 1895 he sold the retail department to R. 0. Nov- inger & Co. and became the successor of the corporation, the manufacturing department now being known as the George W. Kline Company. Mr. Kline was married, August 17, 1878, to Mary Saville, daughter of George W. and Catherine (Rhodes) Kramer. They have six children: Velma Catherine, born July 3, 1883, died May 17, 1884; Nora Elizabeth, born March 19, 1879 ; Emma, born Novem- ber 11, 1880; George Henry, born August 1, 1885 ; Juanita Adelia, born December 5, 1888 ; Robert Kramer, born July 24, 1893. Mr. Kline is a Republican. He has served as school director, and was re-elected to that office in 1896. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity, having passed through all the chairs in Susquehanna Lodge at Millersburg ; he is also a member of Perse- verance Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., at Millersburg. Mr. Kline is a member of the United Evan- gelical church at Millersburg, has been a trustee* for eighteen years, and for the same period, excepting one year, has been secre- tary of the board of trustees. Both the parents of Mrs. Kline are living. They have eight children : Mary Saville, Mrs. Kline ; Carson S., Emma, Alice, Harry, Elizabeth, Minnie, and one child that died in infancy. George W. Kramer and his brothers, up to 1880, conducted the old Kramer ferry, opposite Millersburg, estab- lished by their father, David Kramer, shortly after the year 1800. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1059 .Bowers, George Washington, retired, was born in Halifax township, February 22, 1815; son of John and Margaret (Weaver) Bowers. His parents had nine children: Michael, John, Jacob, Martin, Adam, Joseph, George W., Elizabeth, wife of Henry Hahn, and one child who died in infancy. George W. Bowers lost his father when he was eight years old, and went forth among strangers to find a home. He was brought up by Isaac Kinter, a farmer in Middle Paxton township, with whom he remained until he was twenty, during which time he received a limited education in the township schools. At the age of twenty he left his guardian and came to Millersburg, where he was employed by his brother Michael for about six years. After this he was engaged in various occupations until his marriage. He then returned to his brother's employ, and was with him for three years, after which he was for some time engaged in different places and at various occupations. On August 6, 1881, Mr. Bowers met with a serious accident on the Lykens Valley railroad, from the effects of which he was so disabled as to have been disqualified, since that time, for any kind of work. Mr. Bowers was married, at Millersburg, February 11, 1838, to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Wingert) Miller, born November 25, 1820. They have had six chil- dren: Mary Elizabeth, born November 3, 1838, died September 19, 1842; Margaret Louisa, born September 7, 1840, died May 28, 1847; John Kinter, born April 28, 1845, died September 19, 1850; George W, Jr., twin brother of John Kinter; Sarah Ellen, born February 3, 1850 ; Emma Pierce, born February 21, 1853. Mrs. Bowers died March 16, 1893. Mr. Bowers is a Democrat. He has served two terms as constable in Upper Paxton township. The family at- tend the Methodist Episcopal church. Daniel Miller, father of Mrs. Bowers, was the founder of Millersburg. He came, with his brother John, from Lancaster county, Pa., about 1790, and took up some four hundred acres of land, including the site of the present town, where a settlement was begun probably in 1794. The town was laid out in lots in 1807. An act incorpor- ating the borough of Millersburg was passed by the State Legislature April 8, 1850. The first settlers of this region were Huguenots. Francis Jacques, or Jacobs, as anglicized, resided some time at Halifax, but later located here, where he had taken up several acres. Among other early settlers here appear the names of Klein, Larue (Leroi), Sharra or Joerg, Wertz, Stoever, and Shuetts. Daniel Miller was the first school teacher in the vicinitj 7 , and was instrumental in establishing and build- ing the first Methodist Episcopal church at this place. Mr. Miller had three children by his first marriage: John, Daniel, and Elizabeth. His second marriage, in 1817, was with Mary Wingert; they had one child, Mary, who became Mrs. Bowers. Day, Charles W.. broom manufacturer, was born in Shrewsbury, York county, Pa., April 4, 1864; son of Jackson and Jane (Beck) Day. His grandfather, Levi Day, married Delilah Downs, by whom he had eight children : Sarah, born June 30, 1823 ; Marv J., born Februarv 11, 1826 ; Jackson, July 30, 1828; Amos", August 22, 1831; Hannah F., February 18, 1835 ; Henrietta, March 11, 1838 ; E. Henry, May 4, 1841, and Enoch, December 1, 1844. Jackson Day was married, August 3, 1845, to Jane, daugh- ter of John and Margaret Beck. Mr. and Mrs. Day had eight children: James, born August 2, 1849, married Catherine E. Ward, who died March 19, 1874 ; Noah, born May 1, 1851, married Mary Alda Gilbert, who died August 28, 1876 ; Levi, born March 4, 1853, died April 6, 1853 ; Emma, born June 23, 1854, died March 29,1862; John Newton, born April 23, 1856; Oliver, July 14, 1858; Eli, March 4, 1861 ; and Charles W. Mr. Jackson Day died March 5, 1893. Charles W. Day was four years of age when his parents removed to Millersburg, where he was educated in the public schools, attending part of each year until he was nineteen. For the next two years he was hard at work learning broom making, and at the age of twenty-one was ready to begin business on his own account. He opened a shop and by the diligent pursuit of his call- ing succeeded in establishing a large and profitable business, to the management of which he has given his attention up to the present time. Mr. Day was married, Sep- tember 29, 1891, to Ella E., daughter of Ed- ward and Agnes (Bowman) Steever, born March 4, 1873. They have one child, Steever Kaymond, born January 24, 1894. Mr. Day is a Republican. He is a member of Syrian Commandery, No. 133, K. of M., at Millers- 1060 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA burg. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Day is regarded as one of the enterprising and solid busi- ness men of the town, and contributes his full share to the general prosperity of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steever, the parents of Mrs. Day, had two children : Ruth, died at about three years of age, and Ella E., Mrs. Day. Walborn, Levi, retired farmer, was born near Millersburg, Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 24, 1858 ; son of Henry and Barbara (Lebo) Walborn. Henry Walborn, who was a son of Daniel Walborn, was born October 17, 1817, and died January 9, 1868. His wife, Barbara Lebo, was born April 4, 1823, and died August 8, 1895. Their children were: Sophia, born November 24, 1848, died March 12, 1859 ; Uriah, born Feb- ruary 17, 1855, died April 3, 1859; Abraham, born June 8, 1854, died March 24, 1866 ; Henry L., born April 22, 1844; Lavinia, born August 24, 1856, wife of Joseph Hen- ninger ; Jeremiah E. } born November 24, 1S60. Levi Walborn in early boyhood attended the public school, but his father dying when the boy was but ten years old, his help on the farm was so needed that for the next five years he had only an occasional winter's term at school. After he was fifteen he was for some years hired out among the farmers. Finally he went West as far as Nebraska in search of profitable employment and a good locality for farming. Not finding any place in the West that suited him, he returned to Dauphin county, and purchased of Rev. Joseph Young a farm of one hundred and twelve acres, in Upper Paxton township, upon which he began farming on his own account, and continued there six years, af- ter which he bought the Jesse Seal farm, near Millersburg, containing thirty -two acres. The fine improvements, excellent condition, and attractive appearance of Mr. Walborn's farms show him to be a skillful husbandman and an enterprising business man. In 1887 he removed to his farm near Millersburg, where he lived three years, and then pur- chased the modern dwelling in Millersburg in which he now resides. Mr. Walborn was married, February 2, 1882, to Sarah Agnes, daughter of Jesse and Caroline (Beard) Seal, born June 23, 1859. They have seven children : Charles L., born May 6, 1883 ; Jesse Blaine, born June 5, 1884, died December 24, 1891 ; Elmer E., born November 9, 1885 ; George Mark, born December 29, 1886 ; Roscoe Irvin, born May 30, 189 L ; Lottie Irene, born Januarj r 25, 1893 ; Florence Mabel, born February 20, 1894 ; died September 20, 1894. Mr. Wal- born holds Republican views; he is at pres- ent serving his second term in the town council. He is a member in good standing in Commandery, No. 133, K. of M., at Millers- burg. The family attend Grace United Evangelical church. Jesse Seal, father of Mrs. Walborn, was born February 20, 1806 ; son of George and Margaret- (Steever) Seal, and died March 20, 1882. His wife, Caroline Beard, was born December 18, 1831, and she survives him. They had three children : Ira B., died May 7, 1885 ; Charles F., born October 1, 1856 ; and Sarah Agnes, Mrs. Walborn. What a bright and honest boy can do when thrown upon Ids own resources is shown in the life of Mr. Walborn. He began at the age of fifteen, with little aid of money or influential friends at the start, but gradu- ally winning both by his prudent course. Musser, John S., foundryman and ma- chinist, was born in Fairview township, York county, Pa., May 9, 1827, and is a son of Benjamin and Frances (Snavely) Musser. Benjamin Musser, Sr., great-grandfather of John S. Musser, died November 12, 1820, aged seventy-one years, four months and thirteen days. He was the father of three sons and four daughters. His son, Dr. John Musser, was married, November 13, 1799, to Elizabeth Neff. Benjamin Musser, son of Dr. John and father of John S. Musser, was married, January 20, 1825, to Frances Snavely, of East Pennsboro township. They had fifteen children: Elizabeth, born Janu- ary 8, 1826, wife of Josiah Seal; John S.; Henry D., born December 20, 1828, married Ellen Rupley; Benjamin, born December 21, 1830, married Susan Muench ; Catherine, born October 1, 1832, wife of Benneville Boyer; Anna L., born April 13, 1834, wife of Isaac Lloyd ; Jacob, born November 5, 1835; Joseph R., born February 7, 1837, married ; Levi, born March 15, 1838 ; David, born January 9, 1839, married Susan Coble ; Daniel, born September 3, 1840; Hiram, born November 29, 1841 ; Jeremiah, born April 9, 1843 ; Sarah, born April 19, 1847; Josiah A., born July 29, 1849, married. Artr DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1063 John S. Musser's parents removed to Cumberland county, Pa., when he was six years old. He attended the subscription schools there during the sessions of 1833-34, after which, the family removing to the vicinity of Millersburg, he attended the sub- scription school of that borough, entering the public schools after they were established in the town. In the meantime he gave a good share of his time to the assistance of his father on the farm until he was seven- teen years old ; after that he was wholly em- ployed in farm work until he became of age. His father then employed him on wages as a regular farm hand until 1851, at which time the farm was sold to James Freeland, from whom Mr. Musser rented it and began farming on his own account. He continued there for fourteen years, then relinquished farming, and in 1865 returned to Millersburg. During 1865-66 Mr. Mus- ser was engaged in contracting. After com- pleting his contract he embarked in the foundry and machine business at Millers- burg, associating with himself Seth Schreiber, under the firm name of Musser & Schreiber. They were successful in establishing a large business and continued the partnership un- til 1889, when it was dissolved by the death of Mr. Schreiber. Mr. Musser carried on the business until 1895, when it was sold in order to effect the settlement of the estate, and Mr. Musser engaged in plumbing, which is his present occupation. Mr. Musser was married, January 20, 1848, to Elmira, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Ferree) Hoffman, born January 19, 1830. They have six children : Frances E., wife of William Kahler, born February 3, 1849 ; Sarah A., born August 9, 1851 ; Henry A., born July 3, 1853, died May 17,1873; Annie K., born September 19, 1857, wife of James L. Meek ; Laura V., born November 18, 1859 ; George A., born November 6, 1861, married. Mrs. Musser died November 17, 1890. She was well known for her generous kindness and hospitality, and was an earnest and devout Christian woman, zealous in all good works, especially industrious in the up- building of the church. Mr. Musser was active and influential in organizing and incorporating the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, of which he is one of the directors. Mr. Musser was formerly a Whig, and is now a staunch Republican. He takes a deep interest in all public busi- ness. In 1858 he was elected county com- 66 missioner of Dauphin county for three years. He was the only Republican in the board until Mr. Beam was elected in 1859. Mr. Musser was an earnest advocate of the plan of building a new court house, and to his wise and energetic support of the project its success is largely due. He has served several terms as burgess of Millersburg, and in other borough offices. In 1894 he was elected justice of the peace, and has filled numerous township offices. Mr. Musser be- longs to Syrian Commandery, No. 133, A. 0. of K. of M., at Millersburg. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Musser is now enjoying the fruits of his honorable business activity in earlier years, and he is surrounded by those who cordially wish him long life and happiness. Frank, Henry, carpenter and contractor, was born in Upper Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., January 19, 1824 ; son of John and Elizabeth (Meek) Frank. His pa- ternal great-grandfather, whose surname was Neighbor, was of Huguenot descent. He owned the mill and water power where the electric light plant of Millersburg now stands. His famity consisted of four daugh- ters, one of whom was married to John Frank, another to David Frank, and the other two daughters married brothers by the name of Sandoe. John Frank, father of Henry Frank, was born in Upper Paxton township, October 20, 1796, and died Octo- ber 12, 1870. His wife, Elizabeth Meek, was born in 1800, and died in May, 1857. They had four children: George W., married Elizabeth Hoover, and had seven children; Henry; Nathaniel and Catherine, twins; Nathaniel died in infancy, but Catherine is still living; she married Henry Knouff, and was left a widow with two children, John and Frank. Mr. John Frank served as a sol- dier in the war of 1812 under Captain Fetter- hoff and Colonel Ritchie. He was among the militia drafted in 1814. Mr. John Meek, maternal grandfather of Henry Frank, was of German ancestry, and was a prominent farmer and miller in Upper Paxton town- ship. He had four children besides Elizabeth, who became Mrs. Frank. Henry Frank first attended the neighbor- ingsubscription schools, and wassubsequently a pupil in the public schools. He worked with his father at various occupations until 1840, when he went to Millersburg to learn carpentry with John Frank, his father's 1064 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA cousin. He remained there until August of the same year, when he went to Harrisburg, and became an apprentice to the same trade with Alexander Hamilton and Jacob Reed. After an apprenticeship of three years he was employed by Mr. Hamilton as a journey- man, from the month of August until the following May. He then returned to his native town and began business as carpenter on his own account. The first house he built is the one in which he now resides. He also built the large house on the corner of Union and Race streets, the present residence of Hon. Mr. Bowman. Among other important structures erected by him are the large building on the northeast corner of Market and Center streets, now used as a store and halls; the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church, and other buildings. Mr. Frank was actively engaged as a practical builder until 1875, and later erected a number of large buildings in Millersburg. Mr. Frank was largely influential in the establishment of the Millersburg Bank, was one of the original stockholders, and has been and is at present one of the directors of the bank. He was also actively interested in the establishment of the Millersburg Agricultural Works, of which he became the treasurer in 1886. Politically he is a Democrat. He has served as burgess and filled other borough offices, the most important of which is that of school director; he was in the board for six consecutive years, and at a later time served a term of three years, filling the office of president for five years, and serving one year as treasurer. Mr. Frank was married, February 11, 1S51, to Mary B., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Light) Eberly. Two of their six children are deceased : Laura, born February 25, 1852, died July 6, 1882 ; Mary E., born May 31, 1856, died April 6, 1857. Their living chil- dren are - Simon P., born October 19, 1853; John N., May 1, 1858, married Sarah Wom- baugh, who died September 26, 1895, had two children, Maud W. and James T.; Emma E., December 9, 1861 ; Miriam D., January 7, 1869. Mr. Frank joined Perseverance Lodge, No. 183, I. 0. 0. F., at Millersburg, in 1849, and in point of seniority is the third on the list of its members. He and his family are members of the Methodist church. Mr. Frank began business at the bottom round of the ladder, and has by ability and persever- ance climbed it rung by rung. He has in all his course been self-reliant and persistent, wisely depending on his own resources and always putting forth his best efforts. He may enjoy his accumulated competency with the utmost satisfaction, and take great pleasure in the respect and good will accorded him by his neighbors. John Eberly,fatherof Mrs. Frank, was born November 21, 1799, and died January 22, 1875. His wife died in 1842. They were the parents of two sons and five daughters. Kramer, George W., ferryman, was born at Millersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., corner of North and Water streets, August 12, 1829 ; son of David and Sophia Kramer, both de- ceased. George W. Kramer was first taught in the subscription schools of his town, and later attended the public schools at Millersburg. It was, however, only in the winter that he could take time to secure an education, for at other seasons his father needed his as- sistance on the farm, and he was always a willing and capable helper. At the age of sixteen his school days were ended and a change came in his occupation. By pur- chasing at sheriff's sale, December 3, 1825, his father acquired possession of the ferry, for which he paid the sum- of $98. George was now old enough to be a valuable as- sistant to his father on the boat, and was from that time steadily employed in this way. Finally, in 1859, George W. and his brother, Joseph E. Kramer, succeeded their father in the ownership of the ferry, which they conducted jointly until 1880. George W. Kramer then sold his interest and has since been in various occupations. Mr. Kramer was married, December 29, 1859, to Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Noll) Rhoads. Their children are: Sarali Emma ; Samuel Carson, married Eliz- abeth Forney ; Susan Alice ; Harry Irvin, married Ole Greenawalt, and has three chil- dren : Charlotte Catherine, George Henry, and Edward; Ira, died March 27, 1869; Lizzie Ettie; Minnie Myrtle; Mary Savilla, wife of George W. Kline. Mr. Kramer is a Republican and has served one term as supervisor of the borough. The family attend the Grace United Evan- gelical church. Seal, John Benjamin, first saw the light of day on the 1st day of March, 1847. He was born and brought up on a farm in Upper Paxton township, one mile northeast DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1065 of Millersburg, on the same premises where both his father and grandfather lived all their lives. He had a natural fondness for study and was a regular attendant at the district school during the winter months when his services were not required on the farm. His advantages for education were limited, but he managed to attend a private school for several terms in addition to an average of about three months in the year at public school until he arrived at the age of eighteen when he began teaching. He followed the profession seven years, at the same time pursuing his studies at the Mil- lersville State Normal School. He taught three terms in his native district, had charge of the grammar department of the public schools of Millersburg, and was for one term principal of the high school. He also organ- ized a private school, known as the West Bangor Select School, in York county, and laid the foundation for a nourishing private institution of learning which has since sent forth into the world many young men and women who nOw occupy prominent positions in life, including all the professions. In the fall of 1872 Mr. Seal abandoned teaching and engaged in the printing and stationery busi- ness in Millersburg. Two years later he established the Millersburg Herald, of which he is still editor and publisher. With regard to his newspaper project, although it is not the financial success which his efforts war- ranted, he has the satisfaction of knowing that its influence has been potent for good in the community and has proved one of the most effective agencies in promoting the best interests of the town, commercially, in- tellectually, and morally. In public affairs, politics, and questions of local interest the Herald has always taken advanced positions ; it has been a fearless exponent of true prin- ciples and a consistent advocate of its con- victions. Mr. Seal is a descendant of a line of an- cestry distinguished for industry, frugality and sterling integrity, and having been reared on the farm he had abundant oppor- tunity to develop those qualities inherited from his forefathers. His great-grandfather, Henry Seal, was one of those sons whose father was among the pioneers of Lykeus Valley, having settled there when wild beasts inhabited its primeval forests and the In- dians had possession of the land. Henry Seal was born October 16, 1770, and died December 21, 1827. His wife Catherine was born April 7, 1779, and died May 29, 1842. Both are buried at David's Reformed church, near Killinger, where also repose the remains of J. Benjamin Seal's grand- parents on the paternal side. John H. Seal, the grandfather of John Benjamin, was born March 14, 1797, and died January 12, 1877. He was one of a large family of children, nearly all of whom emigrated to what was then known as the far West, locating in Ohio, Wisconsin, Illino : s, Missouri and Kansas, their offspring being scattered now through all parts of the Union. He remained on the old homestead and reared a family of twelve children, being twice married. Four chil- dren survive: Sallie, married to Uriah Miller; Katie A., Daniel, and John W. He died at the ripe age of seventy-seven years, all of which he spent on the same farm. Josiah Seal, father of John Benjamin, was born May 5, 1820, and died March 9, 1892. He was married to Elizabeth Musser, daugh- ter of Benjamin and Frances Musser, the oldest of a family of sixteen children, of whom Catherine, wife of Bemieville Boyer ; Anna L., wife of Isaac Lloyd ; and John S., Henry D., Joseph R., and Josiah A. Musser survive. The mother, Elizabeth (Musser) Seal, was born January 8, 1826, and died August 13, 1889. This happy union of over forty years was blessed with six children : Frances L., married to Addison J. Haver- stick ; John B.; Emma V., married to H. Frank Sheetz; and George L.; these are living. Sarah A. and James A. died in their youth, Sarah at the age of sixteen, and James aged nineteen. Mrs. Elizabeth Seal sprang from a large and influential Cumber- land county family. John Benjamin Seal was named for his grandfather, John H. Seal, and Benjamin Musser. He was united in marriage to Bertha Adilla Freck, Decem- ber 23, 1879. Two children are the fruits of this marriage: Esther Lucretia, aged fifteen, and Eugene Freck, aged thirteen. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs. His voice and pen are ever ready to assist in every enterprise or move- ment intended to promote the welfare of private individuals or for the public good. He is a useful member of society, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. His profession has naturally brought him into public prominence. In 1884 he was nominated by the Republicans of Dauphin county for the Pennsylvania Legislature, and in November of that year was elected to 1066 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA that office by a large majority. At the ex- piration of his term of office he returned to his editorial work, and on the 9th day of February, 1891, was commissioned postmas- ter of Millersburg for a term of four years by President Harrison, in recognition of his political services and at the request of his fellow-townsmen. At the February election in 1896 he was elected a member of the Millersburg school board, and is now presi- dent of that body. Holtzman, David K., retired farmer, was born near Berrysburg, Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 26, 1836; son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Koppen- haver) Holtzman. His grandfather, George Holtzman, married Elizabeth Lebo. Their children are : Peter, never married, died aged seventy-six years; John, died aged eighty-one, was twice married, and had one child, Sarah, who died aged sixty-one or sixty-two; his second wife was Elizabeth Weaver, and they had seven children; Jona- than ; Jacob, died aged twenty-five years; Maria, married Jonathan Novinger, had six children ; Sallie, married Philip Lenker, had six sons and six daughters ; and Eliza- beth, married Daniel Haak, had four sons and one daughter. Mr. George Holtzman died aged about sixty-seven years, and his wife died aged about seventy-eight. Jona- than Holtzman, father of David K., died in 1881. He had a family of five children: Mary, married Isaac App, of Snyder county, Pa.; Jonathan B., died aged twenty -three years ; Edward, died aged two years ; David K.; and Elizabeth, wife of William Straub. Mr. Holtzman, in his second marriage, was united to Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Schwab) Weaver, of Mifflin town- ship; they had one child, Henry. David K. Holtzman attended the Mifflin township subscription schools until he was twelve years old, after which, until he was seventeen, he attended the public school. He then studied for two terms in the Semi- nary at Berrysburg, and by this course qualified himself for teaching. His first work as a teacher was done at Uniontown, in his native township, not far either from Berrysburg or from his home, where he had a school for three terms. During this time occurred the death of Mary, his wife. After this event he studied one term at the Selins- grove Seminary, and then resumed teaching at the old Fisher's schoolhouse in Monroe township, Snyder county, Pa.; he was en- gaged there for five consecutive terms, having by his skillful and successful man- agement of the school established a wide reputation as an able instructor. After this he removed to Anderson's Creek, Clearfield county, Pa., and entered the employ of Charles Blanchard in the capacity of book- keeper and lumber scaler. Pie was called from this position, after nine months' ser- vice, by the illness of his father, with whom he remained and carried on one of his farms for a year. He then bought the old homestead in Washington township, for- merly owned by his grandfather, George Holtzman, who was among the first settlers in Lykens Valley. In connection with his farming operations on the homestead Mr. Holtzman also sold agricultural implements in Dauphin and adjacent counties. In 1884 he retired from active farming and removed to Millersburg, where, in the following year, he built the spacious and beautiful dwelling which has since that time been his resi- dence. In the same year, 1885, he engaged in the insurance business, in which he con- tinued until 1893. From the time that he was about twenty years of age until 1882 Mr. Holtzman gave instructions in vocal music, and became well and widely known as an able and suc- cessful teacher of that branch. Mr. Holtz- man was married to Mary, daughter of Aaron and Catherine (Schwenk) Mattis. Their children are : Emma L. and Charles Franklin. Mr. Holtzman was married again, December 25, 1874, to Maggie, daughter of David and Margaret Neagley. Their children are : Ottilia Corbula, born March 13, 1876 ; Charles Franklin, married Sarah Koppenhaver, and has two children: May Edna, aged nine, and Grace, aged five years. Mr. Holtzman is a Democrat. He has served as school director of his native township for three consecutive years. The family attend the Lutheran church. Feidt, George, shoemaker and farmer, was born in Upper Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., June 7, 1832 ; son of John and Mary Ann (Will) Feidt. He bears the name of his great-grandfather, George Feidt, who came from England and settled in Up- per Paxton township; had issue: George, John, Abraham, and Peter Feidt. His eldest son, George Feidt, was born June 6, 1771, married Rachel Snyder, who was born Feb- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1067 ruary 2, 1770; their children were: John, George, Daniel, Catherine, Peter, and Thomas. George Feidt(2), died August 30, 1829, and his wife April 25,1836. Their eldest son, John Feidt, father of George Feidt (3), was born August 18, 1798, and died November 12, 1854, aged about fifty -five; his wife, Mary Ann Will, was born April 1, 1800, and died aged about seventy-three, on January 18, 1874. They had five children: Sarah, wife of Jonas Wise ; Catherine, wife of Hiram Bulse; Elizabeth, wife of John Buffington; George, and Mary C. George Feidt was educated in the public schools of his native township, which he at- tended during part of each year until he at- tained the age of eighteen years, when he began to learn shoemaking with Abraham Snyder, at Berrysburg, Pa. Upon the com- pletion of an apprenticeship of two and a half years, he decided that his trade would not be the best occupation for him, and turned his attention to farming, taking a farm in Upper Paxton township which he cultivated for three years. For the ensuing years he resumed his trade and worked as a journeyman shoemaker. Finding the occu- pation agreeable and profitable, Mr. Feidt embarked in a business of his own, opening a shop in Upper Paxton township, where he carried on the business until he entered the United States army. He enlisted October 30, 1862, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, in company I, One Hun- dred and Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania vol- unteers, Capt. Benjamin Evitts, Col. George B. Wiestling. Mr. Feidt served his term of enlistment and was discharged at Harris- burg, August 5, 1863, after which he went home and worked at his trade until the opening of the following year. He then de- termined to unite his two occupations of shoemaking and farming, and the results of the experiment were so satisfactory that he continued the plan for eleven years. At the end of that time he sold the farm, and gave his attention to the trade alone for the next five years. In 1880 he took up farming again, and continued in agricultural pur- suits until 1892, when he exchanged the farm for the homestead he now occupies, and retired from active business. Mr. Feidt was married, August 10, 1871, to Sarah, daughter of Michael and Rachel (Alleman) Barnhart. Mr. and Mrs. Feidt have no children. On January 14, 1891, the name of Mr. Feidt was enrolled on the honorable list of United States pensioners- Mr. Feidt is a Republican. He and his wife attend the Lutheran church. Mr Feidt is a quiet, unassuming man, always agreeable in manner, and always punctual in business, and faithful in all the relations of life. He is respected by his neighbors and is es- teemed as an excellent citizen and a consist- ent Christian. Johnson, Joseph M., contractor, was born at Pottsville, Schuylkill county, Pa., May 1, 1847 ; son of John and Melvina (Freck) Johnson. His grandfather, John Johnson. Sr., had three children : Mary, Ann, and John. John Johnson, Jr., father of Joseph M. Johnson, was one of the first locomotive engineers on the Reading railroad, and met his death November 8, 1848, while in the employ of that company. During a strike his fireman was attacked by rioters, and, going to his rescue, Mr. Johnson received a blow from a stick of wood which inflicted upon him a fatal injury. His death occurred in his twenty-eighth year. His wife is still living. They had two children : Joseph M. and Mary ; the latter died at Millersburg, aged about nine years. Mrs. Johnson was married again, to S. H. Longabach. Their children are : Ella, born November 20, 1856, wife of Carson Jensen; Sophelia, born June 5, 1858, wife of Frank Bowers ; Samuel New- ton, born July 17, 1859, married Lizzie Baker; John Luther, born November 22, 1860, died aged nine months ; Emma Eliza- beth, born February 22, 1861, wife of Charles Seal ; Loretta Venona, born September 22, 1863, wife of Harry Freeborn. Joseph M.Johnson lost his father when he was but eighteen months old, and was sent to his grandfather, Matthias Freck, who lived at Millersburg, Pa. There he was kindly cared for and reared, and was kept in the public schools of the place until he was twelve years of age. He was of much service to his mother, who married again after Mr. Johnson's death. In 1858, when he was but twelve, he started out to make his own living, not because he had no home, for there was room and employment for him both in his grandfather's and his mother's home ; but he was independent and self- reliant and preferred to be under obliga- tions to no one but himself. For the first two years he found employment with the Minehill Railroad Company, in Schujdkill county, making his home with his mother. 1068 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA After this he was for one season a driver on the Schuylkill canal, from Pottsville to Philadelphia and New York ; he then re- turned to the employ of the Minehill Rail- road Company, in which he remained until September 10, 1862. At this date Mr. Johnson enlisted in the United States army, at Schuylkill Haven, in company K, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, under Captain Fox and Col. W. W. Jennings, of Harrisburg, for nine months. Dur- ing his term of enlistment he participated in the first battle of Fredericksburg, Chan- cellorsville, and other minor engagements, and was discharged from the service May 29, 1863 ; he returned to his mother, then living at Gordon, Schuylkill county. After serving a short time in the Twenty-seventh cavalry company, State militia, he enlisted, February 1, 1864, in the three years' service, joining company F, One Hundred and Six- teenth Pennsylvania volunteers, under Capt. George Reber and Col. St. Clair Mulholland. During this term of service he took part in the battles of the Wilderness, lasting seven days ; Dodal's Tavern, Va.; Poe River, Va.; and Spottsylvania, where he was wounded by the fragment of a shell hj the explosion of which seven of his comrades were in- stantly killed. Mr. Johnson was discovered among the dead by a lieutenant of company G of his regiment, who rescued him from his exposed position and had him conveyed to the field hospital. He was disabled by this wound, and was detained in the hospital about three months; when discharged from the hospital he rejoined his regiment, then at City Point, Va. He was in the engage- ments before Petersburg up to the time of its surrender, and in all other fights up to the close of the war. After his discharge from the service Mr. Johnson went to Millersburg, Pa., whither Mr. and Mrs. Longabach had removed from Gordon. Here he entered the employ of H. C. Frick & Co. as a laborer, but by industry, skill and fidelity soon won promotion and was made superintendent of their working- men in Centre and Cameron counties, who were engaged in cutting and preparing their timber for shipment. He was in this posi- tion about four years, during which time he was greatly aided by his faithful wife, who kept house and took the lumbermen to boal'd, and in this way contributed no small amount to the family income. In 1873 Mr. Johnson bought Kramer's ferry, at Millers- burg, which he operated in his own indi- vidual right until 1877, when he disposed of it. His next enterprise was the manufacture of staves for nail kegs, at Millersburg, in which he continued up to 1885. He then sold his interest in the factory and returned to the superintendency of the lumber opera- tions of H. C. Frick & Co., in Cameron county. This engagement lasted only one year, at the end of which he returned to Millersburg and became interested in the manufacture of barrel staves. Some time after this Mr. Johnson took up the business of contracting,which he carried on alone until 1892. He then associated himself with the promoters and builders of water works, first at Millersburg, and subse- quently at Mifflintown, Patterson, Steelton, and Womelsdorf, Berks county ; he is at present active in the projection of similar improvements in other places. Joseph M. Johnson was married, Novem- ber 18, 1867, to Mary Ellen, daughter of David and Catherine (Bush) Etien. They have eight children: Harry William, born December 19, 1868, married Lizzie Douden, has one child, Ray Edison, born October 5, 1895; Samuel Sylvester, born October 11, 1871, married Carrie Hall; Mark Edgar, born November 27, 1873 ; John Newton, December 20, 1877 ; Mary Catherine E., No- vember 3, 1879 ; Luke Etien, December 4, 1882; Joseph Mathias, June 10,1885; and Martha Melvina, September 14, 1888. Mr. Johnson is a Republican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church, ex- cept Mrs. Johnson, who worships with the Evangelical church. David Etien, father of Mrs. Johnson, died in November, 1855. His wife is still living. Of their four children, two are deceased : William, died in Illinois, aged about forty- five ; Louisa Rebecca, died aged fourteen months. Their surviving children are : Mary Ellen, Mrs. Johnson ; and Hiram, who married Ella Dirr. Mrs. Etien was married, the second time, to Hugh Urich ; they had one child, Samuel Edward. Mr. Urich en- listed in company E, Ninth Pennsylvania volunteer cavalry, and died while in the service, aged about thirty-nine years. Hatter, George W., furniture dealer and funeral director, Millersburg, Pa., was born at Donaldson, Schuylkill county, Pa., March DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1069 3, 1859, and is a son of George and Mary (Haberacker) Hatter. George Hatter (1), grandfather of George W. Hatter, married Kate Erdman. They had nine children : Daniel, Kate, John, George, Elizabeth, Moses, David, Samuel, and Amanda. Mrs. Hatter died aged about eighty-eight. George Hatter, Jr., father of George W. Hatter, and his wife, Mary (Haber- acker) Hatter, are both living, and reside in Schuylkill county, Pa. Of their seven chil- dren, one, Frederick, died in infancy. The living children are: Joel, married Elizabeth Wolfgang ; Catherine, widow of Benedict Trefsger, and now wife of William Dinger; George W; William, married Emma Miller; Samuel M., married Agnes Miller, and Andrew, married Leah Lewis. George W. Hatter attended the public schools of his native county, and remained with his parents until he was eighteen. Although he had not attained his majority and his parents might lawfully and reason- ably have detained him at home, they were willing to relinquish their claim, and let him go forth into the world to make his own living. He looked about for some time and tried various occupations; among other em- ployments he worked for a time in the coal mines. He w r as not fully settled in any regular business until 1875, when he began to deal in live stock and in merchandise of different descriptions; he continued to be thus occupied until 1880. He afterwards obtained a contract for carrying the mails in Sullivan county, Pa., under an engage- ment for two and a half years, after which he returned to his native town. Finding there an opening for a furniture store, Mr. Hatter embarked in that line of business, and enjoyed a good patronage, building up a profitable trade in which he was engaged up to 1889 ; after this time he added to his enterprise the business of undertaker and funeral director. He continued this busi- ness at Donaldson until 1894, when he re- moved to Millersburg, established himself in commodious quarters, and began his suc- cessful career as furniture dealer and under- taker. Mr. Hatter has qualified himself for his business, especially in the undertaking branch, being the only graduated funeral director and embalmerin Millersburg or the vicinity. George W. Hatter was married, July 1, 1876, to Jessie F., daughter of Lewis and Catherine (Moses) Miller. Of their five children, one is deceased, Mary Rebecca, born September 28, 1879, died September 18, 1881. Their living children are : Ivan M., born July 26, 1877 ; Florence M., Febru- ary 17, 1881 ; Ernest G, December 17, 1885 ; G. Granville, August 25, 1889. In beneficial and fraternal circles Mr. Hatter is prominent as a member of Council No. 972, R. A., at Tremont, Schuylkill count}', Pa.; I. 0. 0. F., at Millersburg, and Washington Camp, No. 74, P. 0. S. of A., at Donaldson, Schuylkill county. He is a Republican. The family attend the Reformed church. Lewis Miller, father of Mrs. Hatter, died April 10, 1886, aged about seventy-four. His wife died October 14, 1888, aged about sixty-nine. Of their five children, one, Mary, died in infancy ; the others are : Leo- line, wife of William Bodley ; James K., married Lottie Uminitz; she died and he married Dora Mutchler ; Florence E., wife of William Ludwick ; Jessie F., Mrs. Hatter. Mr. Hatter's business career is interesting. He began without material aid, carefully worked his own way and is now well estab- lished in trade, enjoying a liberal patronage without forebodings as to the future. He is among the substantial and honored men of the community, owing his success to his own self-reliant efforts. Since the foregoing was written Mr. Hatter has died. Etzweilek, Jerome, confectioner, Millers- burg, was born at Millersburg, Pa., Novem- ber 6, 1852, and is a son of John D. and Sarah (Henninger) Etzweiler. His grand- father, John Etzweiler, married Annie Gray, and they had these children : Rebecca, wife of Emanuel Frank ; John ; Mary, wife of John Slaight ; Salome, wife of J. Armbrus- ter ; Amanda, wife of John Walters ; Lydia, wife of Robert Ritchie; Theodore, an in- valid, and three children who died in in- fancy. John D. Etzweiler, father of Jerome Etz- weiler, resides at Dimmsville, Juniata county, Pa. Mrs. Sarah Etzweiler was born in 1835, and died in April, 1883. They had six children: John, died aged two years; Jerome ; Charles, married Lizzie Schaffer, has four children ; Louisa, wife of C. W. Fralich, has two children ; William, married Emma Vandyke, has three children; Jo- siah, married Gertrude Krotzer, has one child. Mr. Etzweiler was married, a second time, to Jennie, daughter of James Cox. 1070 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Jerome Etzweiler was a pupil in the pub- lic schools of his native town for a part of each year until he was seventeen. During part of this time he was a very helpful as- sistant in the hotel kept by his father. After this time he was engaged in various occupa- tions, being industrious and enterprising, and willing to accept any respectable and rea- sonably remunerative employment. Even at that time he had the name of being an energetic and faithful workman, and he was seldom, if ever, without a job. He was for two years in the employ of the Northern Central Railway Company, and might have contin- ued in this service with every prospect of rapid promotion, since his services were prompt and faithful, and entirely satisfac- tory to the company, but Mr. Etzweiler was enterprising and ambitious, and had a strong desire to be at some business under his own control, being persuaded that his time and talents thus employed would result in larger benefit than if given to the business of an- other party. Scanning the situation at home, it occurred to him that there was good promise there for a well-conducted ice cream and confectionery business. Accordingly, on May 10, 1879, Mr. Etzweiler announced to the public his readiness to accommodate them in this line, and solicited their patron- age. The public generously responded ; the trade increased, and soon demanded larger facilities and accommodations, and in 1882 Mr. Etzweiler established himself in the spacious and elegantly furnished rooms in which he has since received his patrons. He was favored by his friends and neighbors, not only because they thought it well to pa- tronize the young men of their own place, and thus encourage them to stay at home and aid in building up the town, but princi- pally because of his skillful management, strict attention to business and honest deal- ing, coupled with a courteous manner and an obliging disposition. Jerome Etzweiler was married, March 12, 1882, to Sarah E., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Enterline) Holtzman, born De- cember 22, 1851. They are blessed with three children : George L., born January 21, 1883 ; Mary Grace, May 22, 1886, and Will- iam H, January 15, 1888. Mr. Etzweiler is prominent among the Odd Fellows, holding membership in Lodge No. 183, Millersburg. He votes the Republican ticket and is a school director in Millersburg. Mr. Etz- weiler worships in the Evangelical church; his family attend the Lutheran church. George and Elizabeth Holtzman, parents of Mrs Etzweiler, are living. Of their eight children, Edward died October 11, 1895, aged thirty-seven, leaving a widow and two children, Charles and Pauline. Their other children are: Mary J.; John M., married Katie White ; Simon, married Frances Klinger ; Sarah E., Mrs. Etzweiler ; Ida ; Kate ; and Agnes, wife of Joseph Bowman. Michael Holtzman, grandfather of Mrs. Etz- weiler, married Elizabeth Novinger. They had six children : George, Jacob, James, Elizabeth, Leah, and Sarah. Hoffman, Isaac W., ticket and freight agent for the Northern Central and Penn- sylvania Railroad Company, Millersburg, Pa., was born in Lykens, now Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 5, 1837, and is a son of Jacob D. and Eve (Romberger) Hoffman. John Peter Hoffman was the first Ameri- can ancestor of the Hoffman family. With others of his family and friends he came to this country from Germany in 1739, and his descendants were soldiers in the Colonial army and in the wars with the Indians. He settled in Lykens Valley, at the end of Short Mountain, where he built a small house and where some of his descendants are living at this time. Jacob D. Hoffman, father of Isaac W. Hoffman, was of the fifth genera- tion in the direct line of descent from John Peter Hoffman, and was born July 3, 1812, on the farm on which that ancestor first set- tled. On the same place Jacob D. Hoffman had his residence after the death of his father until 1855. For his education he is less indebted to schools than to his native talent, his quick and clear perception and ready observation of men and events. His knowledge was of that practical character which prepared him for action and leader- ship, when matters of importance were to be decided upon in the community. He farmed the old homestead until 1850, when he took charge of the large Elder and Haldeman farm in the immediate vicinity, at the end of Short Mountain. Jacob D. Hoffman was married, May 19, 1836, to Eve, daughter of Adam Romberger, born June 28, 1810. He was one of the most influential Repub- licans of his neighborhood. In early life he filled many of the offices in his native town- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1071 ship in the most acceptable manner; later he became prominent in county politics. In 1848 he was elected county commissioner to fill an unexpired term, and in the following year was elected to a full term of that office. He was twice elected sheriff, in 1854 and in 1866. Mr. Hoffman was also a man of great social worth, and his life was characterized by unfailing kindness and generosity. Those in need of help never appealed to him in vain. Few men draw to themselves more loyal friends than those who were attached to him. He died May 30, 1887. His wife died October 31, 1876, from the results of an accident, having been run down by an engine at Sunbury, Pa., May 30, 1876. they had nine children. Isaac W. Hoffman received his primary education in the district schools. At sixteen or seventeen years of age he attended the Berrysburg Academy for one term, after which he was urged by the school board to take one of the schools in his native town- ship. This was in 1854, when the system of county superintendency first went into effect. Mr. Hoffman yielded to this request and taught a six months' term. After this he studied one term at the Harrisburg Acad- emy, and then taught a winter school in Lykens township, spending the next term in study at the White Hall Academy in Cumberland county, and teaching the win- ter school at Stauffer's school house in Lower Paxton township. The next summer found him at the Freeland Academj', Montgomery county, Pa., after which he taught a regular term in the Berrysburg Academy, and in the following winter taught the regular term of the district school of that place. He spent the next summer at the State Normal School, Millersville, Lancaster county, and in the following winter taught the Elder school, in Swatara township, Dauphin county. Mr. Hoffman now determined to try another branch of business, and accepted an agency for the Osborne Reaper and Mowing Machine Company, of New York, in which he was active for one season. In the follow- ing winter he did important service at Hali- fax, where he taught the borough high school, and was instrumental in establishing the grading of the schools; so fully was he appreciated that he was retained for two terms in the superintendency of the Halifax schools. On September 5, 1859, Mr. Hoff- man received from the county superintendent a county certificate for professional teaching. In 1861 he was appointed route agent in the United States railway mail service. This position he held until November 30, 1865, when he was appointed agent of the North- ern Central Railway Company, at Millers- burg, Pa., and later was made agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at the same place, which position he still satis- factorily fills. Isaac W. Hoffman was married, November 6, 1866, to Sarah Frances, daughter of Dr. H. G. and Elizabeth Martin. Their children are: Roscoe White, born September 5, 1867; Jacob Odin, born August 5, 1869, married Elizabeth Crawford ; and Pauline, born De- cember 4, 1871. Mrs. Sarah F. Hoffman died December 17, 1874, sincerely mourned by her relatives and friends, and by all who knew her lovely character and unselfish life. She was a true Christian woman, conscien- tious in the discharge of duty, and doing good to all about her. Mr. Hoffman was married, the second time, November 6,1879, to Marion, daughter of Jacob E. and Cath- erine (Bollinger) Meek. Their children are: Dean Meek, born November 11, 1880 ; Her- bert Spencer, born January 24,1882; Mar- garet, born March 27, 1889, died December 7, 1891 ; Lois and Marie, twins, born June 26, 1893. Mr. Hoffman has served as director of the First National Bank of Millersburg, was one of the organizers of the Standard Axle Works, and the treasurer of that company for a year ; he was also among the organizers of the Millersburg Building Association, of which he served as secretary during the whole term of its existence. He holds a prominent place in the International Asso- ciation of Ticket Agents, and is also active in fraternal organizations, being a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 183, I. O. O. F.. of Millersburg, of which he has been secre- tary for twenty-five years; of Dauphin En- campment, No. 10, I. O. O. F., of Harris- burg ; a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T.; Harrisburg Consistory, 32°, S. P. R. S., of Harrisburg ; Lulu Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Philadelphia; Syrian Commandery, No. 133, A. & I. 0. K. of M., of Millersburg. Mr. Hoffman is a Republican. He has served on the borough 1072 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA school board for twelve years, having been its secretary during all that time. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The parents of the present Mrs. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Meek, are both living. They had six children: William North, died when one year old ; the living children are: James L.; Marion, who is Mrs. Hoffman ; Annie S.; Mary A.; Ida May, wife of Kimber E. Heckert, of Millersburg, Pa. Lenker, Daniel Y., distiller, was born in Lower Mahanoy township, Northumber- land county, Pa., October 17, 1841. He is a son of Nicholas and Catherine (Yeager) Len- ker. Michael Lenker, great-grandfather of Daniel Y. Lenker, married Matilda Enter- lein. John Lenker, grandfather of Daniel Y., married Maria Bobb. They had ten children: Lydia; Nicholas; Daniel; Adam; Mary, wife of Andrew Ditty ; Catherine, wife of Jonas Bonawitz ; John ; Jacob ; Eliza- beth, wife of Josiah Negley, and Michael, a minister at Lykens. Nicholas Lenker, father of Daniel Y. Lenker, was bom Sep- tember 5, 1814, and died March 29, 1888. His wife, Catherine Yeager, was born April 16, 1817, daughter of Christopher and Eliza- beth (Radel) Yeager; she died February 11, 1895. They had ten children : Sarah, de- ceased, wife of Daniel Keppenheffer ; Isaac, married Kate Zimmerman ; Mary, wife of Michael Metz ; Daniel Y.; John Y., married Lydia Hidle. of Ohio; David Y., married Emma Kunzelman ; William Y., married Susan Giebel; Elizabeth, wife of William Forney; Nicholas Y., married Lizzie Wise; and Catherine, wife of Charles Overholtzer. Daniel Y. Lenker was four years of age when his parents removed to Mifflin town- ship, Dauphin county. He attended the com- mon schools of that township until he was thirteen, when they again removed to a place near Killinger P. 0., in Upper Paxton town- ship. There the children had the advantages of the winter district school. Daniel not only helped on the farm, but also spent much time in his father's tailor shop, where he was a valuable assistant, saving his father many stitches, and gaining a thorough knowledge of the trade. He was employed in this wa} 7 until he was eighteen, when he was permitted to supplement the instruction received in home schools by attendance for two terms at the academy at Freeburg, Snyder county, in the spring of 1860. Returning home, he was engaged in tailoring with his father until he entered the army. In 1862, August 1, Mr. Lenker enlisted at Harrisburg, in company G, Sixth regiment, Pennsylvania militia, under Captain Shers and Colonel Kieffer, and was moved with his regiment to the battlefield of Antietam, and thence to Fort Washington, where his term of enlistment expired, and he was mus- tered out. He reached home in September, 1862. After passing the winter at home, Mr. Lenker re-enlisted in May, 1863, and was made an orderly at Camp Curtin on the staff of the provost marshal, which position lie held until June, 1863, when he was ordered with the Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania militia to Gettysburg. He was detailed with others to serve as spy, to locate the position of the enemy's forces; while on this service he and fifteen of his comrades were captured and sentenced to be shot or hanged; but the de- feat of the Southern army at Gettysburg re- sulted in their being paroled. Barefooted and with hardly enough clothing to cover him, Mr. Lenker made his way on foot from Gettysburg to Dillsburg, and thence to his home, where he remained until December, 1863. He then entered the State University at Columbus, Ohio, and pursued a course of study until June 2, 1864; after which he came home, and again enlisted in the United States army at Harrisburg, joining company G, One Hundred and Third Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war, and was mustered out at Newberne, N. O, in August, 1865. In the winter of 1865 and 1866 he taught school in Lower Mahanoy township, North- umberland county, in the old weaving shop of his grandfather, the room in which the first free school opened in that township was held. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Lenker re- turned to Upper Paxton township and en- gaged with his father at tailoring, at the same time carrying on a small farming busi- ness on a place near Rife P. 0., known as the Henry Pottinger farm, which he had bought. He continued in these lines of business until 1869, when he sold the farm and bought his present homestead near Mil- lersburg, known as the Haldeman farm, and once owned by Daniel Miller; there he en- gaged in farming, gardening and fruit rais- ing. He was also for some time a contrac- tor. In 1880 he took up the business of dis- tilling fruit brandies, essential oils, and rye whiskey, in which he has been successfully DAUPEIN COUNTY. 1073 and profitably engaged up to the present time. Mr. Lenker has shown great energy and enterprise and much business ability, and is now rewarded by prosperity. His products are of the best, and find a wide market, and his trade is secure and increas- ing. Daniel Y. Lenker was married, October 23, 1866, to Julia A., daughter of William and Amelia (Year) Kootka, born November 25, 1844, at Kremnitz, near Berlin, Prussia. Three of their eight children are deceased. Their surviving children are : Mary V., born March 14, 1863, wife of George Hoffman, has three children, Guy Lenker, Harry P. and Esther ; Mildred, born March 3, 1870 ; Cathe- rine, April 24, 1872 ; Harry Cordes, Febru- ary 10, 1874 ; and Earl, July 24, 1881. Mr. Lenker has served as school director for about twelve years. His political opin- ions are independent. He is associated with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of State Lodge, No. 22 ; he belongs also to Kil- patrick Post, No. 212, G. A. P., at Millers- burg. The family attend the Lutheran church. William Kootka, father of Mrs. Lenker, was born in Carnnitz, near Berlin, April 1, 1810, and came with his family to America in 1853. He landed at New York, came to Wiconisco, in the Lykens Valley, and re- moved to Rife P. 0., where he engaged in milling; he died in Millersburg, Pa., Sep- tember 19, 1886, aged seventy-six ; his wife also died in Millersburg, September 6, 1 887, aged seventy-four. They had three children : Amelia, wife of Willard Harper, who was killed in the battle of the Wilderness, leaving one child, Thomas ; his widow married George Falkenmeyer; William A., married Tina Sophia Weaver, has three children ; and Julia, Mrs. Lenker. Lenker, William E., retired merchant, was born in Mifniu township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 9, 1833, and is a son of William and Eve Catherine (Feidt) Lenker. Philip Lenker, his grandfather, was twice married. His second marriage was with Ann Margaret Weaver; their children were: Jacob, Philip, William, John, David, Jonas, Susanna, Adam, and Sarah. William Lenker, father of William E., was born February 6, 1805, and died March 29, 1869. His wife, Eve Catherine Feidt, was born December 24, 1805, and died May 24, 1887. Four of their six children are de- ceased : Joel, born December 17, 1839, died August 27, 1844; Aaron, born September 16, 1843, died October 13,1846; Lavinia, born August 28, 1840, died February 25, 1892, wife of Thomas Matter; Susan, born May 16, 1831, wife of Joel Koppenhaver, who died, and she married Jacob Emerick ; she died December 27, 1894. The living chil- dren of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenker are: William E. and Daniel, who was born Octo- ber 11, 1828, and resides at Aaronsburg, Pa. William E. Lenker was educated in the district schools of Mifflin township, which he attended during part of each year until he was fourteen. At that age he went with his parents to Upper Paxton township, where he continued to attend the common schools until 1852. During his years at school he was also working on the farm, and assisting his parents to the best of his power in every busy season. On November 2; 1852, he entered Mt. Pleasant College, West- moreland county, Pa., and pursued the reg- ular course of studies there for two terms, after which he attended the Berrysburg Seminary for two terms. In 1855 he studied at the State Normal School, Millersville, Lancaster county, during the spring term ; then in the summer of the same j'ear he helped his father as usual with the harvest work. After a term at the New Berlin Acad- emy in Union county, he taught a winter school at home, resuming farm work with his father in the spring. The following winter he taught school in Upper Paxton township, working again for his father in the summer, and receiving wages ; the next winter he taught again in Upper Paxton township. In 1858 Mr. Lenker rented his father's farm on shares, and continued this arrangement for nine successive years, teach- ing every winter either in Mifflin or Upper Paxton township. During that time he received a teacher's professional certificate from County Superintendent Ingram. On February 12, 1866, Mr. Lenker and Samuel Lehman made arrangements for the purchase of the Lykens Valley store, and on October 1, 1866, they took possession and began business under the firm name of Len- ker & Lehman. Mr. Lenker remained on the home farm until the next spring, when he occupied his present homestead. The firm conducted the business for five years. In 1871 Mr. Lenker bought the interest of his partner and continued business by him- 1074 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA self until March, 1888. He then retired, leaving as successor bis son, Francis Winfield Lenker, who has since conducted the busi- ness. Mr. Lenker has kept pace with the march of improvement, and has done his share in building up the place. In 1872 he built the fine dwelling in which his son now lives. In 1892 he remodeled his own resi- dence, improving, enlarging, and adorning it, and making it one of the most desirable homes in the region. On October 1, 1857, William B. Lenker was married to Amanda, daughter of Jonas and Elizabeth Diebler, born October 16, 1837. Mrs. Diebler's maiden name was the same as that of her husband, although they were not at all related. Mr. and Mrs. Len- ker have two children : Francis Winfield, born April 12, 1861, married Annie Miller, has one son, Mark Homer ; and Minnie Sa- villa, wife of Benton P. Negley, has two chil- dren, Helen Amanda and William Isaac. Mrs. Lenker died December 21, 1886. She was faithful in all her round of duties, and gentle and loving in her ways. She made a profession of religion in connection with the United Brethren church, and honored this profession by a godly walk and conversation. She was one of a family of seven children, of whom she was the eldest ; the others were Mary, Lizzie, John H, Sarah Jane, Cathe- rine, and Jonas Edward. Mr. Lenker was married, the second time, November 7, 1891, to Mary M., widow of Cornelius Hoy, and daughter of the Rev. Henry E. Hacknian, Elizabethville, Dauphin county, Pa. Mr. Hackman's family consisted of eleven children : Anne, wife of Michael Hicker ; Mary, Mrs. Lenker ; Alice, wife of Onesimus Kreider ; Edward, married Henrietta Stahl ; Clara ; Horace, married Mollie Shoffsta.ll ; Wilson, married Sallie Light ; Ida, wife of Frank Bender ; Lizzie, deceased ; Virginia, wife of Samuel M. Glenigon, and Laura, wife of Henry Stein. Mr. Lenker's political preferences are with the Republican party. He has served the township in various offices. He was elected justice of the peace in 1876, served two years, and then resigned ; re-elected in 1892, he has continued in office ever since. Under President Johnson's administration, in 1867, he was appointed postmaster of Killinger, Pa., and held the office until 1885. Mr. Lenker and his family are members of the United Brethren church. Riegle, Benjamin, retired farmer, was born in Tulpehocken township, Berks county, Pa., March 24, 1805. His parents are George and Anna Mary (Lesher) Riegle. His pater- nal grandparents are John and Elizabeth (Zeller) Riegle, and his maternal grandpar- ents John and Barbara Lesher. George Riegle, his father, died at the age of eighty- six years and eight months; his wife died aged about eighty-three. They had twelve children : Benjamin, Daniel, who died at the age of twenty-two, John, Jacob, Jonathan, David, George, Henry, Elias, Elizabeth, Mary, and Catherine. Benjamin Riegle was carefully trained from earliest childhood at home, and his parents made willing contributions for the support of a school in the neighborhood in which he was a pupil. This was before the establish- ment of the admirable public school system, maintained by general taxation ; these sub- scription schools were the only educational advantages within the reach of people of moderate means. The family removed to Northumberland county when Benjamin was nine years old. His education being lim- ited, having attended school only a few months for two or three winters, he con- tinued to attend subscription schools until he was nineteen. These schools were only kept open during the winter season, when farm work was not pressing; in the farming season all the girls and boys were industri- ous helpers in home and farm work. Mr. and Mrs. Riegle thinking it well that a boy should know a trade, Benjamin was placed with Jacob Welker, of Millersburg, to learn that of cabinet making. At the end of two years Mr. Welker pronounced him a well trained mechanic, and he went to work as a journeyman. After following this occupa- tion for one year, Mr. Riegle decided to re- turn to farm work ; so, after due considera- tion, he rented a farm in Upper Paxton town- ship, from Jacob Landis, for three years. Within the first year of his lease he learned that he could buy a farm on easy terms, so he sublet the Landis farm to Jacob Lebo, and on April 1, 1828, bought his present home- stead, then comprising one hundred and twenty-eight acres. He at once took posses- sion and began the process of clearing, im- proving, enriching the soil and erecting needed structures, making substantial im- provements of all kinds in due order, which have brought his farm into first-class condi- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1075 tion, both for productiveness and for appear- ance, and made him a prosperous farmer. His first great improvement, and the one he deemed most important, was the large, sub- stantial an J3fl9 ^Hi ^^^^^ yrcL^pr^xj ry. J&tcv-i^J^ //h, Jy DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1099 ing the winters he taught school ; the first term in Upper Mahanoy township, North- umberland county, and several subsequent terms at Gratz and in ungraded country schools. In 1880 Mr. Dornheim entered Millersville State Normal School, and was graduated in 1883. He also attended this school during the summer of 1878. After graduating from the Normal school, he be- came assistant teacher in the Lykens high school, and remained there from 1883 to 1884. He then opened the Elizabethville Seminary as its principal, and during the winter was principal of public schools, which position he held for three years, and then returned to Gratz and took charge of the high school for six years. At the end of this time, in 1894, Mr. Dorn- heim returned to Elizabethville and re- sumed his former position as principal of the seminary and public schools. He was an unsuccessful candidate for county super- intendent of Dauphin county in 1893 and 1896. - On July* 8, 1896, he was elected principal of the school of Tremont, Schuyl- kill county, where he now resides. Henry 6. Dornheim was married, in Lan- caster county, Pa., July 3, 1883, to Miss Ellen W., daughter of John Frey, and born in Lancaster. Their children are : Susan, John, Frank R., Cora May, and Oscar E. Prof. Dornheim is an independent voter. He is an active member of the Lutheran church, and is superintendent of the pri- mary department of the Sunday-school. While residing at Gratz he acted for three years as secretary of the Gratz Driving Park and Agricultural Society." Stroup, Nathan W., M. D., was born near Millerstown, Juniata county, Pa., January 13, 1843 ; son of Samuel B. and Sarah (Weller) Stroup. His father, Samuel B. Stroup, was born in Juniata county, where he grew to manhood and became a farmer and blacksmith. In 1876 he removed with his wife and family to South Bend, Ind., where he now resides. He worked at his trade until within a few years. He is at present visiting his son. His children are : Jane, wife of Henry Lydick, resides near South Bend ; Samuel W., farmer, Juniata county, Pa.; Wilson W., physician, Harris- burg, Pa.; Ellen, wife of Irviu Lydick, near South Bend ; Louisa, wife of Daniel Frame, South Bend ; John W, wagon maker, South Bend ; Annie, wife of Edward Demsey, resid- 68 ing near South Bend, Ind. Mr. Samuel B. Stroup is a Democrat. When in Juniata county he was a member of the Evangelical church. He will be seventy -six on the 20th of August, 1896 ; his wife is seventy-five years old and resides with her daughter at South Bend. Nathan W. Stroup attended the common schools of his native place until he was about eighteen, when he entered the McAllister, Pa., Academy for one year. He then taught school for two terms in Washington town- ship, Dauphin county. In 1864 he began to read medicine with his uncle, Dr. J. B. Stroup, at Elizabethville; remained w T ith him for four years and then entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he pursued the course of study and attended lectures in the medical department during the years 1867-68, still reading during vacations with his uncle. He was graduated from the University in March, 1868, and at once began the practice of medicine at Elizabethville, where he has since continued and enjoys a large and lucra- tive practice. Dr. Stroup is largely interested in real estate. He owns two of the finest farms in Washington township, one of one hundred and eighty-three acres, the other of one hun- dred and sixty-seven; and a farm of fifty acres in Jackson township. He also owns and occupies one of, if not the most imposing residence in Elizabethville. He has a larger practice than any other physician in this part of the county. Dr. Nathan W. Stroup was first married in Elizabethville, April 30, 1868, to Sally Sausser, a native of Berrysburg, Mifflin town- ship, daughter of Michael and Lydia (Moyer) Sausser. They had one son, Michael E., born August 16, 1873 ; he is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, and is now studying law under Mr. Stranahan, Harris- burg, Pa. Mrs. Sally Stroup died August 5, 1888. She was a devout member of the Reformed church and actively interested in all charitable enterprises. She is buried in the Elizabethville cemetery. Dr. Stroup's second marriage took place August 7, 1889, in which he was united to Mrs. Susie Al- drich, widow of Dr. Allerton Aldrich. The Doctor is an independent voter. He served as school director for two terms and is at present a member of the council. For twenty-eight years he has been a member of the Reformed church, and has held various church offices. 1100 Bl GRAPH1 C A L EN CYCL OPEDIA Mrs. Stroup, present wife of Dr. Stroup, was born in Meadville. Pa., October 20, 1852, and is a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Lewis) Alexandra. She attended the com- mon schools of her native place until she was fourteen years old; she was then further advanced than any of her schoolmates of the same age, and was granted a certificate to teach. Her father had ample means, but held the idea then prevalent that while a liberal education is desirable for boys, it is not needed by girls ; hence he refused to aid his daughter in securing a more thorough education. She resolved to secure this with- out his assistance, and after receiving her teacher's certificate she taught school six months and spent the next six months in study at Meadville Academy, finishing the course at that institution in 1866. She then entered the State Normal School at Edinboro, Pa., and graduated with first honors. In all she has taught school for twenty-two years with marked ability, having the same uniform success in the University of Ohio that characterized her efforts in the rural districts, where she taught seven years. Mrs. Dr. Stroup taught her first school when but fourteen years of age, for $9 per month, and was offered the same school the following winter at §25 per month. Her father laughed at her so much for teaching for §9, that one day she remarked : " Well, father, you will live to see that sum quad- rupled," and it was a prophecy that came true, for she held a position for twelve years for which she received $650 per year. Miss Alexandra was married, at Mead- ville, Pa., August 2, 1875, to Dr. Allerton Aldrich, son of Judge Thomas Aldrich, of Meadville, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. They settled at San Fran- cisco, Cah, where Dr. Aldrich had previously practiced medicine for four years, and where he died in 1887, eighteen months after their marriage. She was left a widow, with a babe six months old, and with no means of support for herself and child, the Doctor having used the profits of his large practice in discharging debts contracted in securing his education. Six weeks after the death of her husband Mrs. Aldrich started lor An- dover, Ohio, where her sister, Mrs. Hampton Johnson, now deceased, was then residing. The expense of this trip consumed all the money she had, and as she did not wish to return to her father's home, she naturally returned to her old occupation of teaching to procure a support. A new brick academy was then just completed at Andover, and she accepted a situation offered her as teacher in the new building ; she retained the position for twelve years. During this time she graduated from the University at Ada, Ohio, where she taught two years. While at Andover she was married to Dr. Stroup, August 29, 1889. Mrs. Stroup's daughter by her first mar- riage, Effie Zaletta Aldrich, was born in San Francisco, December 1, 1876; she graduated in the teacher's course of the State Normal School, at Millersville, Pa., in 1895, with first honors, and in June, 1896, graduated in the scientific course of the same institution. She is studying German, French, Latin and Greek ; is receiving thorough training in music and elocution, and will enter Harvard College in the fall of 1897. Thomas Alexandra, father of Mrs. Dr. Stroup, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1808, and was there educated and grew to man- hood. He was married, in Pittsburgh, in 1832, after which he located at Meadville, Pa. He was a large speculator in farming lands, and was engaged in raising fine blooded stock. He died at Meadville, No- vember 10, 1874. His wife died May 18, 1873. Their children are : Elizabeth, Mrs. Hampton Johnson, of Andover, Ohio; Mar- tha, Mrs. Reason Bates, State Line, Craw- ford county, Pa.; May, deceased ; Mrs. Ben- ' jamin Miller, Jamestown, Mercer county, Pa.; Jennie, Mrs. Nelson Gallagher, Mercer county, Pa.; Sarah, died when three years old ; William J., died in infancy ; John B., farmer, near Meadville; Samuel, died aged three 3'ears; William James, died when one year old ; Susie, Mrs. Dr. Stroup.; Florence Adela, died aged four years. Mrs. John Alexandra, grandmother of Mrs. Dr. Stroup, was born in Berlin, Ger- many, and belonged to the aristocracy, be- ing a daughter of one of the wealthy noble- men of that city. Martha Brewer, for that was her name, fell in love with John Alex- andra, a native of Dublin, Ireland. He was a young man of excellent principles, but was not one of the wealthy nobility. His devo- tion to the beautiful and wealthy daughter being bitterly opposed, the lovers only waited for an opportunity to sail to America. One morning at 4 o'clock a beautiful white steed drew up in front of the mansion, and, after mounting, Barbara bid farewell to mother and home, and, after being married, set sail DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1101 with her lover for America. They settled at Pittsburgh, Pa., where they lived for twenty years and amassed a great fortune. They sold their possessions then, and moved to Meadville, Pa. Their children were : Thomas, father of Mrs. Stroup ; Mary, Mrs. James White, Jamestown, Pa.; Richard, died aged twenty-one; Deborah, Mrs. Williams, de- ceased; William, deceased; Martha, Mrs. William Betts, resides near Jamestown, Pa.; John, farmer at Espenville, Pa. Thomas Alexandra, great-grandfather of Mrs. Stroup, located at Pittsburgh, Pa., and was a noted criminal lawyer of that day. He died at an advanced age, about the year 1854. Romberger, Samuel B., was bora in Ly- kens township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 9, 1845. He is a son of Daniel and Hannah (Bergstresser) Romberger. His grandfather, Adam Romberger, was twice married, and had twenty-three children, of whom seven- teen, three sons and fourteen daughters, grew to" maturity and were married. Adam Rom- berger died at Uniontown, Pa., in 1868, aged ninety-three, leaving an estate valued at $40,000. His second wife preceded him a few years in death. His descendants are numerous, numbering at the time of his death 542, and are scattered over Dauphin county. Daniel Romberger, father of Samuel B., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 19, 1816. He was brought up as a farmer, and was married in his native place. He settled on a farm in Washington township in 1854, and later located on a farm in Berrysburg, where he died July 29, 1882. His wife died in Eliza- bethville in 1889. Their children were : Adam, born August 21, 1839, farmer, North- umberland county, Pa.; Edward, born July 30, 1841, farmer on the old homestead in Washington township ; Cyrus, born July 14, 1843, retired farmer and merchant, Elizabeth- ville ; Samuel B.; Josiah, born October 9, 1847, with the Reading Railroad Company at Sha- mokin, Pa.; John A., born April 21, 1850, grain, coal and lumber dealer, Elizabeth- ville ; H. Howard, born July 12, 1853, mer- chant, Gratz ; formerly an Evangelical preacher; Alfred D., born October 9, 1854, died September 15, 1857. Samuel B. Romberger was of German de- scent on his father's side, and on his mother's Scotch-Irish. He attended school in his native place until he was nine years old, when the family removing to Washington township his education was finished in the common schools there. In his seventeenth year he began an apprenticeship at tanning with Isaiah Matters, at Uniontown, Pa. He served three years, during which time he re- ceived $175, which was $40 in excess of the original contract. He worked at his trade a year and a half in Schuylkill county, Pa. He then formed a partnership with Reuben Weiser, and established a tanyard at Green Briar, Northumberland county, and con- tinued in business there two and a half years; at the end of this time he bought the tanyard known as Stine's plant, above Gratz, Dau- phin county, Pa. He operated this plant for fourteen years, having sold the one at Green Briar. In the spring of 1883 Mr. Romberger dis- posed of his property in Lykens township and located at Elizabeth ville, where he at first operated a tannery, but later relinquished the business of tanning and dealt in hides and tallow. In 1892 he took into partner- ship his two sons, Daniel W. and Penrose C. This is the pioneer firm in their business in this county ; there are but two larger dealers in the State. They are operating branches at Wilkes-Barre, and Tyrone, Pa. Samuel B. Romberger was married at Green Briar, Pa., March 12, 1867, to Miss Sarah Jane Brower, born in Northumber- land county, Pa., October 29, 1847; daughter of Nathan and Caroline (Troutman) Brower. Their children are : Daniel W., born in Ly- kens township, February 23, 1870, was edu- cated in the common schools of Gratz and Elizabethville, married Sadie Gotshall, has three boys, Melvin G, Harold L., and Law- rence ; Penrose C, born in Lykens township, in 1872, first attended the common schools of his native township and of Elizabethville, at seventeen years of age he entered the West Chester State Normal School, and took a commercial course, and then became trav- eler for the firm in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia ; Elba A., born July 18, 1874, married Feb- ruary 11, 1896, to Ammon W. Krebs, resides with her father ; Ira P., born in 1875, car- ries on a branch of his father's business at Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Ella J., born in 1878, at home. Mr. Romberger is a Republican. He is president of Lykens Valley Fire Insurance Company, director of Lykens Valley Tele- 1102 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA graph and Telephone Company, and of the Elizabethville Water Company. He is a member and a steward of the Evangelical church, and a director of the Maple Grove Cemetery Association, of Elizabethville, Pa. Swab, Jonas, manufacturer of wagons, Elizabethville, Pa., was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 18, 1843. He is a son of Daniel and Sally (Heller) Swab. Daniel Swab, father of Jonas Swab, was a native of Washington township, Lykens Valley, and a farmer, born 1814. He died on the homestead farm, in Washington town- ship, in 1871. He was a staunch Democrat and a member of the Lutheran church, and was widely and favorably known. His wife still survives him and resides in Elizabeth- ville. Their children are: Catherine, widow of Samuel Snyder ; Thomas, merchant, Valley Falls, Kan.; Mary, died aged thirteen ; Jonas ; Isaac, foundryman, at Elizabethville, Pa.; Sarah, wife of F. L. Koppenheffer, Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa.; John, on the old farm, Washington township ; David, wagon maker, Marshalltown, Iowa ; Daniel, died at age of fourteen, and Aaron, coach- maker, Elizabethville, Pa. Jonas Swab attended the common schools of his township until he was eighteen. For several years in succession before that time he assisted his father in clearing six or seven acres of new land. He was employed and trained as farmer boys usually are. At the age of eighteen he began to learn the tan- nery business, at Uniontown, Pa., but find- ing after a short time that the business did not suit him, he abandoned it. He took up carpentry and worked at that for a year, and then for two years found employment in the factory of Riegel & Emerich, manufacturers of implements, at Uniontown, Dauphin county. On September 8, 1864, Mr. Swab enlisted at Harrisburg, Pa., in company H, Two Hundred and Tenth regiment, Pennsylva- nia volunteers. Captain Miller, and went at once to the front. The regiment went out one thousand strong. When mustered out at Arlington Heights, Va., June 7, 1865, there were only three hundred and sixty-five men on the roll. They had been at the front but five days when they took part in the battle of Petersburg, and were placed in the second line of breastworks. They assisted in tearing up the Weldon railroad. Mr. Swab, with his regiment, took part in the battles of Hatch's Run, Va., October 27, 1864; second battle at Hatch's Run, Febru- ary 5, 1865 ; Dabney's Mills, Va., February 6, 1865; Gravelly Run, Va., March 3, 1865; Five Forks, April 1, 1865 ; and in the sur- render of Lee at Claver Hill, Va., April 9, 1865. At Gravelly Run, in a charge made by the regiment in an open field upon what was supposed to be a rebel picket, but which proved to be the full force of the enemy, many of the regiments were shot down and many made prisoners. Mr. Swab barely es- caped capture. Coming home at the close of the war, Mr. Swab was employed for five months in the implement factory at Uniontown. In the spring of 1867 he took a trip westward, as far as Omaha, Neb., working for a time at several points. In the following December he returned home, and in the spring of 1868 built the works and began the manufacture of wagons and implements on his own ac- account. After a time he found it advan- tageous to drop the implement branch and confine his attention to the manufacture of wagons. With money saved from his pre- vious earnings he built and equipped a large plant, which he conducted with growing- success. He is widely known as a reliable and enterprising manufacturer, and the pro- ducts of his factory are sold throughout the entire State. He manufactures extensively farm and spring wagons which are classed second to none made in the State. His factory is equipped with all the most modern machin- ery, and he manufactures every portion of wood work and nearly every portion of iron work used in the construction of his wagons. He employs a large number of hands and his factory has not been closed down three days in twenty-eight years of business, which speaks well for his excellent management. Jonas Swab was married, at Elizabethville, December 4, 1869, to Miss Ellen S. Mattis. Their children are : Bertha L., born in 1876, died when four years old ; Etta M., born June 5, 1878, attended Millersville State Normal School one year, and is now at Irving College, in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Ralph M., born in 1883, died when three years old. Mr. Swab is a Democrat, but is liberal in his views. He is a member of Heilner Post, No. 232, G. A. R., at Lykens, Pa. The family are connected with the Lutheran church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1103 Swab, Aaron, coach manufacturer, Eliza- bethville, Pa., was born on the old home farm in Washington township, Dauphin count}', Pa., October 26, 1859. He is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Heller) Swab. A sketch of his father appears in this volume in connection with that of Jonas Swab. Aaron Swab was educated in the common schools of his native township. He was set to work on the farm when quite young, and was a very industrious and willing assistant. He was eleven years old when his father died. From the age of fourteen until he was twenty-two, he was employed in the wagon factory of his brother, Jonas Swab. During his twenty-third year he worked at the axle factory, at Millersburg, Pa., after which he returned to the employ of his brother, and remained with him until 1889. During those years of industry, he was fru- gal and economical, and had accumulated some money. With these savings and a little assistance, Mr. Swab ventured to begin for himself the manufacture of coaches and other vehicles. At his beginning, in 1889, hisplant was not large, but he has from time to time made substantial additions which have greatly increased its capacity. In 1892 he built two large additions to the factory. He now employs eight workmen. The products of his factory are known as be- ing first-class in material, workmanship and finish, and find a wide market in the State. Aaron Swab was married, April 20, 1884, to Miss Mary J. Uhler. Their children are: William A., who died aged nine years ; and Galen A., in his second year. Mr. Swab is a Democrat. He is now in his second term as town assessor. He is a member and an elder of the Reformed church. Miller, Nathaniel, distiller, was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 19, 1837. He is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Snyder) Miller. His grand- father, John Miller, was born in Northum- berland county, Pa. He came to Dauphin county and owned and cultivated a farm in Jackson township, where he died in the early sixties. His wife was a Miss Sauler. Their children are: Michael, farmer and blacksmith, died aged fifty-five years, in Jackson township; Philip, wagon maker, died aged eighty-two, in Jackson township ; Daniel; John, farmer, residing in Jackson township; Elizabeth, Mrs. John Letich, re- siding in Jackson township ; Christian B., removed from Dauphin county, in 1886, to Kansas, where he now lives, and several chil- dren who died in infancy. Daniel Miller, father of Nathaniel Miller, was born in Lower Mahanoy township, Northumberland county, Pa., July 10, 1811. He was a blacksmith, and followed that trade in connection with farming. He also conducted a distillery in Washington town- ship until the time of his death, which oc- curred July 4, 1872. His wife, Catherine Snyder, was born June 18, 1808, and died December 15, 1884. Their children are : Susan, born July 25, 1833, married John Frank, resides in Elizabethville.. Pa.; James, born February 16, 1835, Elizabethville; Nathaniel ; Adam, born July 14, 1841, went to Mercer county, and was never heard from ; Mary C, born August 17, 1846, married G. Hoke, Elizabethville. Mr. Daniel Miller was. for many years justice of the peace in Jackson township. Nathaniel Miller was educated in the common schools of his native place. He was put to work on the farm as soon as he was able to do anything, and assisted at home until he was twenty-two, when he hired out for two years. He then spent about four months in learning the business of distilling whiskey. After his marriage he worked for two years in his father's distillery. Then on account of the high whiskey tax the dis- tillery was closed for four years. At the end of that time Mr. Miller rented his father's property for three years. His father died about 1872, when he bought the dis- tillery and has ever since conducted the business. Mr. Miller owns a farm in Wash- ington township, in connection with a partner. It includes one hundred and thirty- fiveacres, with a gristmill, formerly known as Stine's mill. He also owns a farm in the eastern part of Washington township, con- taining one hundred and twenty-five acres, another of one hundred and thirty-five acres in Halifax township, and still another of one hundred and sixty-three acres near Millersburg. Nathaniel Miller was married, January 13, 1867, to Miss Leah, daughter of John M. and Elizabeth Novinger Holtzman, born September 17, 1835. She died in Washing- ton township, Januaiw 12, 1883. Their chil- dren are : Jane Alice, born March 13, 1868, died March 27, 1869 ; Stephen Allan, born September 22, 1870, baggagemaster on the Summit Branch railroad, married Anna 1104 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Beadle; Helen Catherine Elizabeth, born December 15, 1876, resides at home. In his second marriage, which occurred in Perry county, Pa., September 11, 1S83, Nathaniel Miller was united to Elmira Bealor, widow of William Smith, born in Juniata township, Perry county, Pa., April 28, 1849 ; daughter of David and Margaret (Smith) Bealor. They have one child, Ida Mary, born Sep- tember 18, 1884. Mr. Miller is a_ Democrat. He is one of the borough council, and has been school director for one term. He is a member of the Reformed church, and has served as deacon. Max Bealor, grandfather of Mrs. Miller, was a native of Berks county, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He mar- ried and removed to Perry county, Pa., in the early part of this century. He settled at Markelsville, where he died about 1850. His wife, Catherine Keiser, survived him fifteen years. Both were members of the Reformed church. Their children are: Mrs. Susan McDowell, deceased ; John, deceased, aged fifty-five years; David, deceased; Mar- garet, deceased, wife of James G. Blaine; Sallie and Catherine, died in girlhood ; Joseph, deceased ; Mary, maiden lady, died in 1892; Benjamin F., died at Markelsville, Pa., June 22, 1896, at an advanced age. David Bealor, Mrs. Miller's father, was born in Brecknock township, Berks county, Pa. He came with his parents to Perry county at the age of twelve, where they settled on a farm at Markelsville, where he was brought up. He received two weeks' schooling, and had to walk twelve miles to school when he did go. At the age of six- teen he began to learn masonry, and fol- lowed that trade until his marriage. At that time he bought a farm on which he lived during the remainder of his life. He died in 1876, in his eighty-third year. His wife, Margaret Smith, was a native of Perry county. She died in 1888, aged eighty-one. Their children were: Sarah, died in 1895; her first husband was George W. Titzel; her second, John Christ ; John C., farmer, Blaine, Perry county, Pa.; Catherine, Mrs. William Sausaman, Harrisburg, Pa.; Elizabeth, Mrs. George Ernst, Washington township ; Lydia, maiden lady, Harrisburg; Elmira, Mrs. Miller; and Martha, maiden lady, Harris- burg, Pa. Margaret Smith, the mother of Mrs. Miller, is descended from English stock. The chil- dren of her parents, Daniel and Catherine (Ketner) Smith, are: John, died in Missouri, in 1884; William, died in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the spring of 1895 ; Daniel, farmer, near Millerstown, Perry county, Pa.; Elizabeth C, Mrs. Seabold, died at Duncannon, Pa., spring of 1893 ; Samuel, died about a year after his mother, in 1852; Benjamin, died in 1853, unmarried ; Margaret, mother of Mrs. Mil- ler; Sarah, Mrs. Moses, died at Johnstown, Pa., in 1888; Lydia and Catherine, died young ; Charles K., farmer, Newport, Perry county, Pa. Mrs. Miller resided at home until her first marriage at Markelsville, Pa. They then located at Newport, Pa., where Mr. Smith died. He was born in Juniata township, Perry county. He was a carpenter, and worked at that trade until his death in 1877. Their children are : Martha Calista, wife of Harry C. Swab, and George B., a farmer, in Illinois. Millek, James, justice of the peace, Eliza- bethville, Pa., secretary and treasurer of the Lykens Valley Mutual Insurance Company, was born February 16, 1835. He is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Snyder) Miller, re- ferred to in this volume in connection with the sketch of his brother, Nathaniel Miller. John Miller, great-grandfather of James and Nathaniel Miller, came from Wurtem- berg, Germany, leaving at home an elder brother, Casper Miller, and settled in Ma- hantango Valley, below County Line, Pa., where he died and is buried. He married a Miss Karstetter. Among the children are: Peter, Daniel, John, grandfather of James, and Nathaniel. With these three sons Mr. Miller's widow came to Armstrong Valley. She died at Daniel Miller's, where Michael H. Miller now resides. Her remains are buried at Fetterhoffs church, below Fisherville, Pa. Her son, John Miller, lived where Centre View postoffice now is. He died there, and is buried at Miller's church, near his home. His wife Catherine and many relatives are buried there. William and Elizabeth Snyder, maternal grandpar- ents of James Miller, with some of their children, lie buried in the same churchyard. James Miller was educated in the old log school house of his native place, in Jackson township. He was early put to work on the farm, and was reared as a farmer's boy. In March, 1857, he went West, and spent the summer in Ogle county, 111., working a t anything at which he could find employ. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1105 ment. In the fall of that year he returned home. James Miller was married, in Jack- son township, July 4, 1858, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Hoffman, born in Halifax township, Dau- phin county, Pa., December 6, 1835. Their children were : Milton A., born June 30, 1859, in Jackson township, train dis- patcher at Olean, N. Y., on the Western New York and Pennsylvania for ten years, mar- ried Susan Hoke Leopold, and has one child, Ruth; Ellen Victoria, born April 11,1863, died September 17, 1863; Agnes Amanda, born in Jackson township, July 24, 1865, wife of L. U. Bolton, Harrisburg, Pa., has three boys, Leroy, Winfred, and Stanley; James Melvin ; Elmira Salina, born in Eliza- bethville, August 19, 1869, at home; and Harvey Monroe, born in Elizabethville, Sep- tember 27, 1871. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Miller went to housekeeping in Jackson township. During the summer he farmed as tenant farmer, and in the winter for several terms taught school in Jackson town- ship. During the year of the Susquehanna floods, 1865, Mr. Miller repaired fences on Haldeman's Island, and worked on the re- pair train of the Summit Branch railroad, teaching school again in the winter. In April, 1866, he located in Elizabethville, and followed carpentry and farming as a hired hand until fall, when he received a certifi- cate to teach the town school. He taught for that term ; in the following summer he acted as clerk for F. Weaver in a general store. He taught for a half term afterwards in Elizabethville. On March 29. 1869, Mr. Miller was elected secretary and treasurer of the Lykens Valley Mutual Insurance Com- pany, and has continuously held both posi- tions since that date. In 1870 he was elected justice of the peace, and held that office until July, 1885, when he was made postmaster of Elizabethville, under President Cleveland. He built the postoffice building, and held the office until 1889. He was re-elected jus- tice of the peace and commissioner for the term beginning May 1, 1891, and ending May 1, 1896. Mr. Miller is a Democrat, but has never sought political preferment. He was reared in the Reformed church. Swab, Jacob, retired farmer, was born in Mifflin townnship, Dauphin county, Pa., April 7, 1822. He is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Metz) Swab. Jacob Swab was educated in private schools before the free school system was adopted. He had to pay fifty cents per month for his tuition. When a mere boy he was set at work helping to clear and cul- tivate land. He worked at home until he was twenty-one, and then started out to make a living for himself. He worked on rented farms for five years, beginning with one in Mifflin township. He then removed to Donaldson, Schuylkill county, Pa., where he hauled timber to the mines with a two-horse team. He also used his team to draw cars laden with coal from the mines to the Union canal, where it was loaded on boats. At the end of five years he bought a farm in Porter township, Schuylkill county, which he cultivated for thirteen years. Sell- ing his farm, he returned to Daaphin county and bought another in Washington town- ship containing sixty-three acres of land and having a good house on it. Here he made his home until the spring of 1882, when he retired from active business and purchased a house and lot in Elizabethville, where he has lived since that time. Jacob Swab was married, in Mifflin town- ship, in 1843, to Miss Mary, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Shoop) Matter, a na- tive of Mifflin township. She died on the farm in 1881. Their children are: Amelia, deceased, wife of Charles Shoemaker ; Cathe- rine, wife of George Echternacht, Marsh alls- town, Iowa; Edwin, miner, in Lykens, Pa.; Samuel, roof painter, Reading, Pa.; Enoch, farmer, Marshall county, Iowa ; Emma Jane, wifeofMahlon Miller, Pottsville, Pa.; Joseph, hotel employee, Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Swab was drafted for the nine months' service in the army in October, 1862. He served ten months in company F, One Hundred and Seveiuvv-third regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers. He was stationed at Norfolk, Va., during most of his time. At the end of the ten months he came home and was married again, in the fall of 1883, to Elizabeth McCully, widow of George Snyder. She is the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Seibold) McCully, the former of Irish and the latter of German descent. She had five children hy her first marriage. In political principles Mr. Swab is a Demo- crat and attends the Lutheran church, in which he has served as deacon. He also held several minor offices in the village, but has never been a politician in the sense of an office seeker. 1106 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Buffington, Isaiah T., senior member of the firm of Buffington & Enders, proprietors of the Elizabethville planing mill and furni- ture factory, and also funeral directors, was born in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 20, 1850. He is a son of Josiah and Susan (Yeager) Buffington. Solo- mon Buffington, grandfather of Isaiah T. Buffington, was born in Dauphin county, and was a farmer and shoemaker, doing business in this and other counties. Josiah Buffington, father of Isaiah T., was born in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin county, January 16, 1826. He was a prominent resident of Elizabethtown for forty years, during which he was engaged in contracting, cabinet making and undertaking. He was village postmaster for over twenty years. He is now seventy-one years old, and has resided in Elizabethtown since his retire- ment, in 1892. His wife is also living. Their children are: Isaiah T.; John W., re- siding in Elizabethville ; Mary, wife of Andrew Chubb, Elizabethville ; Henrietta, wife of Henry Bickel, near Mt. Carmel, Pa.; Benjamin Franklin, Elizabethville; Kate, residing at home; Harry, resident of Shamo- kin ; Lizzie, wife of Charles B. Potter, Eliza- bethville; Emma and Alvah, who died young. Isaiah T. Buffington, when about three years old, was brought by his parents to Mifflin township, were they remained a few years ; they then removed to Washington township, where I. T. was educated. His father gave him the choice between working on the farm and going to college; he chose farm work, and was brought up a farmer boy. At ten years of age he went to work on neighboring farms, and was engaged as farm hand for five years. He then began to learn cabinet making, carpentry and house building, and followed these branches of business with his father until he was twenty- two. All this time he had worked for his board and clothing. For the next four years his wages were $1.75 or $2 per day. In 1876 Mr. Buffington began business for himself, in Elizabethville, as cabinet maker, under- taker and contractor, and conducted busi- ness alone until 1888. In the beginning he worked in a small room, ten by sixteen feet, and made additions as business demanded. He was the architect and builder of many of the most imposing residences of Eliza- bethville. In 1888 he took in C. W. Enders as a partner and formed the firm of Buffing- ton & Enders, under which name the busi- ness has ever since been carried on. They manufacture flooring, siding, moulding, sash, doors, shutters and blinds ; also hard and soft wood chamber suites, parlor suites, lounges, tables and chairs. Isaiah T. Buffington was married, at Elizabethville, September 1, 1872, to Miss Mary Kemmerer, a native of Upper Paxton township and a resident of Washington township. Their children are : William E., at home, graduate of a commercial college; Edward F., died an infant; Nellie Pearl, Ray K., George C, and Lewis, all at home ; and Annie, died aged five years. Mr. Buffington 's political jn'mciples are Republican. He has served on the school board of the township for one term, and was elected burgess for the first year of the bor- ough. Formerly he was a member of P. 0. S. of A. and of the I. 0. O. F. Mr. Buffing- ton is president of the Enterprise Hosiery Company, and also a director of the Ceme- tery Association. He belongs to the United Brethren church, and is a trustee. He has acted as Sunday-school superintend- ent for eight years. He is a member of the Young People's Christian Union (United Brethren) Church Society. Mr. Buffington has made his own way in the world. He began with only strong hands, a clear head and a good heart. His career is successful as it is honorable, and his example is an en- couragement and an inspiration to all boys who have only themselves to depend upon, for it shows that industry, frugality, wisdom and virtue are sure to win. Swab, Isaac, foundryman, was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., October 5, 1845. He is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Heller) Swab. Isaac Swab was educated in the common schools and at Berrysburg Academy, which he attended for two years. He worked on the farm early in life, and remained at home until he was twenty -three. He came to Eliza- bethville in 1868, and was for some time em- ployed in his brother's wagon factory. He then opened a hardware and stove store in Elizabethville ; after eight or ten j'ears in this business he sold out and went to Har- risburg, where he took a contract for putting cars together in the railroad shops. He was employed in the same manner for two years at Millerstown, Pa., after which he returned to Elizabethville and established a foundry, DAUPEIN COUNTY. 1107 which he has conducted since that time. He was also for a short time engaged in broom making. His knowledge of the foundry business was derived from reading and from observation. Isaac Swab was married, in Berrysburg, Pa., in 1867, to Miss Sarah Ellen Messner, a native of Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa. Their children are : Harry C, married Mattie Smith, resides at Elizabeth- ville, Pa.; Arthur A., left home at fourteen years of age, found employment with Drake & Stratton, bridge builders, New York ; was at Johnstown, Pa., repairing bridges two days after the great flood ; was married, at Hanover. Ohio, to Effie Hawarth ; Sallie E., at home; Katie C, died aged six years; Warren F. and Percy A., at home. Mr. Swab is a Democrat. He has been school director for nine years, and is at pres- ent secretary of the school board. He has been township clerk for six years. He was formerly a stockholder in the Water Com- pany and is now a member of the town coun- cil. He is also secretary of the Lutheran charge, which includes all the Lutheran churches in the Lykens Valley. Mr. Swab is intelligent and public spirited, genial in disposition and agreeable in manners. He is highly esteemed and respected. Keiper, Michael R., superintendent of water works, agent of Lykens Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Elizabethville, Pa., was born in Washington township, Dau- phin county, Pa., on the homestead, one mile west of Elizabethville, October 5, 1839. He is a son of John and Catherine (Runk) Keiper. His grandfather, Jacob Keiper, was a native of Reamstown, Lancaster county, Pa., and a lifelong resident of that place. He was a cooper. His wife was Sarah Ech- ternacht. Mr. Keiper's father was born in Reamstown, July 14, 1810. He died in Washington township, August 16, 1854. From the time when he came to Dauphin county, at twenty years of age, he was a farmer. During his earlier life he had been engaged in driving cattle to eastern markets. While thus employed, and on a trip through Washington township, he made the acquaint- ance of Miss Catherine Runk, who after- wards became his wife. She was born June 20, 1822, and died March 24, 1845. After his marriage, Mr. Keiper was for many years engaged in mercantile business at Elizabeth- ville. His children by his first wife are : Michael R.; John, died in Philadelphia, July 4, 1887, where he was embloyed in a store; Catherine, widow of Samuel Keiter, Elizabethville. Mr. Keiper's second wife was Miss Lucinda Bufnngton, who survives him, and by whom he had but one child, William Henry, residing at Lykens, Pa. Mr. Keiper alwa3 r s took a prominent part in village and township affairs. He was orig- inally a Whig, and subsequently affiliated with the Republican party. Michael R. Keiper was educated in the common schools of his native place and of Middletown, Pa. At the age of sixteen he commenced working Good's woolen mill, near Millersburg, Pa. He was employed here two years, during which time he learned different branches of the business. But he was forced to seek other employment, the mill work being detrimental to his health. Mr. Keiper rented the home farm and be- gan tilling the soil: After several years he bought the homestead, and continued farm- ing from that time, 1861, until 1885, when he retired from the farm and took up his residence in his new home in Elizabethville, which he built in 1884. After removing to Elizabethville he engaged in the insurance business, and is now agent for the Lykens Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Mr. Keiper still owns the home farm and several other good farms. He has for many years been director of the First National Bank of Millersburg, and of the Miners' Deposit Bank of Lykens. Mr. Keiper was married, in Washington township, February 14, 1861, to Miss Sarah Etta Sheesley. Their children are : John A., a United Brethren minister at Meyerstown, Lebanon county, Pa., graduate in theology of Ursinus College, Montgomery county, Pa., married Gertrude Barr; Katie S., mar- ried Albert Romberger, farmer, Washington township, has two children, Earl K. and Roy Arthur; Annie E., married Frank Campbell, Millersburg, Pa. ; Laura Etta, un- married, at home. Mr. Keiper is a Republican, and an ac- tive worker for his party. He served three years as school director, three years as as- sessor, and one year as judge of elections. He is an active member of the United Brethren church; is class leader of class No. 1, trustee of the church, and president of its official board. He was for twentv-five 1108 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA consecutive years superintendent of the Sunday-school. He is president of the United Brethren Campmeeting Association. Romberger, B. W., president of the Yok- ney Cotton Mills, Water Valley, Miss., and retired dry goods merchant of Philadelphia, Pa., was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 7, 1825. He is a son of Balthaser and Elizabeth (Serry) Romber- ger. Balthaser Romberger was born in Lancaster county, Pa. After his marriage he came to Dauphin county, and settled in Mifflin township, where he died in 1838, aged sixty. His wife died some years after, at the age of seventy-five. Their children were : Mary, Mrs. Matter, died in Mifflin town- ship, aged sixty-three years ; Catherine, Mrs. Matter, died aged fifty-eight ; Anna M., de- ceased ; George, farmer in Mifflin township ; Daniel, died in Mifflin township ; Elizabeth, Mrs. J. Hoy, died in Mifflin township ; Susan, Mrs. Broderer, died in Mifflin township ; Rebecca, Mrs. J. Harner, died in Mifflin township; Hannah, Mrs. Jacob Woodside, widow, resides in Mifflin township; Benja- min, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume, lives retired at Berrysburg, Pa.; David, deceased, farmer, Mifflin township ; and B. W. B. W. Romberger had only the slender opportunities for education afforded by sub- scription schools, open for a few months of each year. When he was in his fourteenth year his father died, and while the family were not left destitute, yet they were by no means rich in this world's goods, and the boy did not wish to remain a burden to his mother. Being active and ambitious, he determined to start out in the world on his own account, and to demonstrate that even at his early age he could provide for him- self. He first hired as a farm hand for one year at $3 per month, to a man who proved to be a hard task master, requiring him to work from sunrise until late at night, and expecting of him in the fields the work of an ahle-bodied man, scarcely allowing him time to eat his dinner, but compelling him to do chores about the barn while the men were enjoying their hour of rest at noou. He did not like to leave his place, for fear of being called lazy, and patiently worked through the year. With money saved from his earnings he bought the first suit of new clothes he ever wore. At the end of this year he found employment for six months with another farmer, who gave him $5 per month. At the expiration of this engage- ment he began an apprenticeship to a car- penter in Upper Paxton township, with whom he served three years, afterwards re- ceiving regular journeyman's wages for the time he remained in his employ. In 1848 he went to Illinois and remained six months, during which time Mr. Rom- berger worked only one month, and was at expense both for himself and for his com- panion, which nearly exhausted his money. They changed their plans and returned, reaching home with just $50 remaining of the $800 with which he started. He soon after assumed a position as clerk in the gen- eral store of his brother-in-law, at Berrys- burg, Pa.; he was for five years engaged in this occupation in several places, during the winter months working at his trade in the summer, excepting one month in each sea- son, when he was engaged as a harvest hand. In 1852 or 1853 Mr. Romberger went to Philadelphia to acquire a good mercantile training, with a view of establishing himself in a general store in some country place. He little thought at that time of becoming a prominent dry goods merchant in that great city. He at once applied to the large whole- sale dry goods firm which of late is known as the Jacob Riegel Company, and met with a cordial reception. He stated his desire of getting a position as salesman frankly and fully informing them of his slender experi- ence in the business, and asking for a month's trial, agreeing, if successful, to re- ceive pay according to the value of his ser- vices, but if after trial he should prove not to be adapted to the business, he would ask no wages. They were pleased with his honest frankness, and consented to the trial. It was extended to four months, and proved satisfactory to both parties. Mr. Romberger agreed to remain, and continued with the firm for ten years, his salary being advanced from time to time from $600 to $5,000 per annum. He sold as high as $410,000 worth of goods in one year, and after deducting his salary his sales cleared $62,000 for the firm. At the end of ten years he united with Mr. Cunningham in forming the dry goods firm of Romberger, Cunningham & Co., which continued in business two years, and was then changed to Romberger, Long & Co., which continued until 1887, when on ac- count of failing health Mr. Romberger sold his interest in the business to Mr. Long. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1109 During this time Mr. Romberger and his brother-in-law, D. R. Wagner, formed what is known as the Yokney Cotton Mills Com- pany, of which he became president. They built a large factory at Water Valley, Miss., and equipped it with the latest and most improved machinery. It gives employment to one hundred and thirty-five hands ; the president's son, Charles Romberger, is an efficient and capable superintendent of the business. Mr. Romberger was married, in Philadel- phia, Pa., July 10, 1856, to Miss Helena Wagner, a native of Snyder county, Pa., where she lived until she was twelve or fourteen years of age when she removed with her parents to Philadelphia. Prior to this Mr. Romberger had married a Miss Sarah Orendorff, who lived but two years after marriage, and by whom he had one child, Henry M., residing at Winona, Miss., cashier of Winona Bank, married to Flor- ence Smith. There have been two children of the second marriage : Clara Louisa, wife of Johnson Alter, died at the age of thirty- eight, leaving one child ; and Charles E., superintendent of cotton mills, Water Valley, Miss., married Miss Smith. Mr. Romberger's politics are Democratic. For fifty-five years he has been an energetic, progressive and highly esteemed member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Romberger spends most of his winters at Water Valley, Miss. His house in Wash- ington township is situated in a beautiful spot, at the foot of the mountain, and is truly baronial in its proportions and ap- pointments. It is lavishly supplied with all the modern conveniences which contribute to comfort and to luxury. Mr. Romberger has indulged his cultured literary taste es- pecially in the furnishing of his library, which is a spacious room stored with selected books in every department of literature, science and art. It is an agreeable surprise to find so beautiful, luxurious and tasteful a dwelling in rural surroundings. The farm on which it stands contains five hundred and seventeen acres, and is one of the best in the State. Mr. Romberger in his personality is attractive and agreeable. He is affable and courteous in manner, and always genial and hospitable. His appearance proclaims him to be just what he really is, a man of dis- tinguished business ability and refined and cultured tastes. Ernest, George, farmer, was born in Madison township, Perry county, Pa., Feb- ruary 4, 1830. He is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Ernest) Ernest. The Ernest ancestors came from Ger- many. They were connected with the House of Hanover, who were in full power previous to the Reformation. Henry Ernest, grandfather of George Ernest, was a native of Berks county, where he was reared and married, and engaged in agricultural pur- suits. He removed with his family to Perry county, and died on the homestead in Madison township in 1838, his wife having preceded him to the grave. Their children were: George; David; Daniel; Elizabeth, who was Mrs. Runsmith, deceased ; and Catherine, Mrs. Dysinger. Daniel Ernest, father of George, was born in Berks county, September 17, 1796. He was reared on the farm, and remained on the farm until he was a young man. At that time the family removed to Perry county, where he continued farming until his death, which occurred May 15, 1885. His wife died December 22, 1873. Daniel Ernest was a prominent man, taking an active part in township affairs, and filling various township offices. Their children are : John, a cooper, resides in Peoria, 111., is active in city affairs, was sheriff; Samuel, farmer, Perry county, lives on part of the homestead in Madison township; George; Sarah, died some years ago, unmarried; Henry, resides at Cisna Run, Perry county, Pa.; Jane A., deceased, unmarried; Mary, deceased, unmarried ; Daniel, retired farmer, Eshcol, Perry county ; David, died in Perry county, June 4, 1876. Mr. George Ernest attended subscription schools and finished his education in the public schools, which he attended in the winter of each year. He remained on the farm until he was twenty-five, when he went West, in 1855 or '56, in search of business opportunities. There were more boys at home than were needed for the farm work, so he went to Ohio, and worked among the farmers near Fostoria for one year. He then went to Illinois to see a brother. After a short visit he hired himself to a farmer west of Peoria, 111., for a year, at the end of which time he returned home. He had saved about $100, but in those times the currency of one State was not good in another. After his return George engaged in building post and masmmm 1110 BIO GRA PRIG A L ENGYCL OPEDIA rail fences in Perry county, and continued there three summers, but was unemployed in the winter. He and his companions were planning for something by which they could make money faster and more easily, and de- cided to open a general store at Anderson- burg, Perry county, which they conducted successfully for four or five years. Mr. Ern- est then sold his interest to his partners and went to Missouri. He there made collections for his father, who had loaned certain sums to a man whom Mr. Ernest hunted up. Hav- ing successfully transacted this business and returned he remained around home for about a year. After his marriage he opened a general store in Green Park and conducted it for about eighteen months. He then removed his stock to Cisna Run (then Cedar Run), Perry county, and carried on business there for about a year and a half. He then sold out to his brother David and located in Eliza- bethville, .purchasing the store of Simon Bickel. He remained there from 1870 to 1885, during eleven years of which time he had charge of the business. From 1S85 to 1888 Mr. Ernest remained in Elizabethville, without any business occupation. In 1888 he removed to Centre county, Pa., where for one year he was engaged in the lumber busi- ness. After this he located on his present place of forty-five acres in Washington town- ship, Dauphin county, to which he added twenty acres, and is devoting his whole at- tention to raising poultry and fruit. George Ernest was married, May 30, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Bealor, born September 6, 1839, at New Bloomfield, Perry county; a daughter of David and Margaret (Smith) Bealor. Their children are : Charles David, deceased, born January 17, 1868; William D., born at Elizabethville, December 28, 1870, taught school in Dauphin county two years, then took a course in shorthand at Chicago, and then took a position as cashier of a life insurance company at Chicago. Six months after he began a service under the United States lighthouse inspector, which lasted for a year and a half. In the follow- ing June Mr. Ernest entered Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., where he remained two years. It was his intention to take a theological course and enter the ministry, but his throat would not stand the strain of public speaking. While in Chicago he attended the course of lectures of the Moody Bible Association. He has now turned his whole attention to the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, and has been engaged in the Railroad Branch, Philadelphia, Pa. He is at present general secretary and physical director of the Mt. Carmel, Pa., Association. Harry B., born August 8, 1873, at Elizabethville, Pa., where he attended school, after which he taught for two winters in Washington township. In the fall of 1895 he entered Pennsylvania College, and is taking a classical course, which he will complete in 1900, when he hopes to enter the ministry. Mr. Ernest is a Republican and is decided in his views. He was formerly a member of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Ernest belongs to the Reformed church. Mr. Ernest began as a poor boy, has made his way without as- sistance, and is now among the prominent and honored men of the community. Frank, William D., shoe dealer, Eliza- bethville, Pa., was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 20, 1860. He is a son of John and Susan (Miller) Frank. David Frank, his grandfather, was a farmer, and at one time owned two farms in Jack- son township, and one in Halifax township. He was prominent and highly respected ; he died in Jackson township. John Frank, father of William D., was born in Armstrong Vallejr, Dauphin county. He was educated in the common schools, reared on the farm, and made farming his life occupation. He died in Halifax town- ship, in 1874. His wife, Susan Miller, sur- vives him, and resides with her son, William D. Frank. Their children are: William D.; Margaret Ellen, died in her third year; Emma J., has been twice married ; her first husband was John W. Speck, deceased ; her second is Aaron J. Bressler, Elizabethville, Pa.; Mary C, wife of David M. Stone, high school teacher at Williamstown, Pa.; John A., bookkeeper for Alley Bros., Curwensville, Clearfield county, Pa., married Miss Livia Edgbert, of Curwensville, Clearfield county, Pa. William D. Frank was educated in the public schools of his native place, which he attended in the winter. In summer he was engaged in farm work. His father died when he was fourteen years old, and from that time he supported himself. He hired out among farmers at small wages, from which, by rigid self-denial and strict econ- omy, he managed to save a little money. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1111 He worked four years as a farm hand. At the age of eighteen he became apprentice to a shoemaker, Joseph Snyder, in Jackson township, whom he served two years, receiv- ing no wages. He then started out for him- self, and in 1880 opened a small repair shop in Elizabethville. He prospered so well, that after two years' work he was able to buy a building lot, and to erect a dwelling house and the store which he now occupies. He put in a full line of shoes, and from time to time increased his stock, as the growth of his trade made it necessary ; he now enjoys a large and profitable business. William D. Frank was married, in Eliza- bethville, Pa., January 22, 1882, to Miss Mary A. Koppenheffer, a native of Washington township. They have had four children : Charles H., born June 27, 1886; two that- died in infancy ^ and a son, born May 3, 1896, yet unnamed. Mr. Frank is an earnest worker in the ranks of the Democratic party. He was elected to the borough council in 1895 ; when the town became a borough he served as school director, and was largely instru- mental in making improvements in the schools and school buildings. He is a mem- ber of the Reformed church, of which he is a trustee. He has been secretary and treas- urer of the Sunday-school for six years. Mr. Frank is active and energetic in busi- ness, intelligent and progressive in his views, unselfish and public spirited. He is promi- nent in usefulness, and in social intercourse is always genial. Swab, Eli, was born in Mifflin township Dauphin county, Pa., October 7, 1824. The first ancestor in the line of his family to come to America was his great-grand- father, John Schwab, who was born and reared in Germany, where he learned his trade of linen weaving and was married. At the age of thirty or thirty-five he came with his wife and children to this country, about 1735, and for a time settled in Phila- delphia, and engaged in the manufacture of linen. From Philadelphia he went to Read- ing, and finding the lots were selling by lot- tery, he procured two of the principal ones and. traded them for farming land in Berks county, at a place afterwards called Shupert's Mills. Here he engaged in farming, also working at his trade. He took part in the Revolutionary war. He was noted for his equestrian feats, one of these being riding at a furious pace and leaning from his horse to pick up a hat from the ground. He died on his Berks county farm. John Jacob Swab, grandfather of Eli Swab, was born in Philadelphia, about 1763, and reared on the farm in Berks county. He was married there about 1788 or 1789, to Miss Mary Hetzel. Their children were : Catherine, wife of Philip Brown, lived in Williams Valley, had seven children, three sons and four daughters ; Jacob, father of Eli Swab; Julia Ann, married Christian Matter, removed to Jefferson county, Pa., reared a family and died there; John, born in Berks county and reared in Dauphin county ; William, born in Dauphin county, married and settled in Washington town- ship, where he died; Daniel, born and reared in Dauphin county, married Katie Koppenheffer, removed to Ohio, where he died ; Susanna, married Jacob Herman, set- tled in Berrysburg, Dauphin county, and died there ; George, born in Dauphin county, married and died in Washington township, aged eighty-six years ; Elizabeth, married David Bitterman, died in Mifflin township. The grandfather settled in Mifflin, now Washington township, where he died in 1819, aged fifty-six years. Jacob Swab, father of Eli, was born in Berks county, Pa., October 7, 1791, and in his ninth year came with his parents to Dauphin county, where he was reared on the farm, and practically learned the art of weaving linen from his father. He assisted the father in clearing the land and making the home. He was married, in Mifflin town- ship, to Catherine Metz, daughter of Sebas-' tian Metz. He succeeded to part of the homestead farm, and lived on the place which his son Eli Swab now owns. He served in the war of 1812, and died Febru- ury 14, 1866, aged sixty-four years. His wife died in 1854. Their children are: Dan- iel, farmer, died in Washington township ; Sarah, married Simon Matter, reared a fam- ily and died in Washington township ; Cathe- rine, married John Wagner, Pottsville, Pa., reared a family ; Jacob, married and retired, Elizabethville, Pa.; Eli ; Simon, blacksmith, married, reared a family and died in Wash- ington township ; Mary, married David Romberger, reared a family, is living in Mifflin township. Mr. Swab was a member of the Lutheran church. Eli Swab had slender opportunities for ac- quiring an education. He attended sub- 1112 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA scription schools and grew up on the farm, assisting his father with the work until he was seventeen years old. He then learned tanning, at which he worked more or less steadily for ten years, but finally made farm- ing his chief occupation. In 1854 he took charge of the home farm and cultivated it until 1876, when he came into possession of it b}' paying $91 an acre ; one hundred and six acres constituted the farm, at an allow- ance of six per cent. Eli Swab was married, in Washington township, in 1844, to Miss Nellie, daughter of John and Mary Cooper, a native of Wash- ington township. Their children are : Al- ien, born March 17, 1845, a farmer, now en- gaged in the tanning business, married Eliza Lehman; Philip O, born September 10, 1847, married Catherine Koppenheffer, for- merly merchant at William stown, recorder of deeds at Harrisburg, and now a coal mer- chant at Hartranft, Tenn.; Hannah, born November 15, 1851, unmarried ; Aaron, born February 11, 1854, died young; Amanda, born in 1857, married Daniel Brower, resides in Northumberland county, Pa.; Isaiah, born September 25, 1861, farmer in Washington township, married Ida Kawell; Mary, born September 24, 1864, married Oli- ver Shantz and resides in Lehigh county ; George, born October 21, 1869, conveyancer, married Frances A. Auldhouse, resides in Harrisburg. Mr. Swab owns three farms adjoining each other, one of one hundred and six acres, one of one hundred acres and one of eighty acres ; also two tracts of wood land. In pol- itics he is a Republican, and was elected county commissioner in 1873 and served two terms. He is active and prominent in church affairs and is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he has held important of- fices. Mr. Swab is one of the best known men in the community, and is highly hon- ored and esteemed. The family name was formerly spelled Schwab, but after the death of Mr. Eli Swab's grandfather it was incorrectly written in cer- tain legal documents as Swab, and the fam- ily finally adopted that spelling. Mattis, Charles T., farmer and miller, Was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 21, 1843. He is a son of Isaac and Sally (Troutman) Mattis. John Mattis, his grandfather, was the son of Chris- tian Mattis, who had one brother that died. John Mattis was born in Limerick town- ship, Montgomery county, Pa., where he was reared and educated and became a farmer. He served during the war of 1812. His first wife was Katy Swenk, who died 1816. Their children were : Daniel, a plasterer, died in Montgomery county ; Aaron, died in Mifflin township, a sketch of his life ap- pears in connection with that of Abram Mattis, elsewhere in this volume , Mary, married John T. Miller, both died in Mont- gomery county ; Christian and Susan died in girlhood. Mr. Mattis was again mar- ried to Katy Barley, widow of a Mr. Ren- hardt. She lived to the age of sevent3 T -three. The children of this marriage are: Hannah, married Jacob Bartley, both died in Berks county, Pa.; Sarah, died in Montgomery county, wife of a Mr. Jones; John B., died in Tower City, Pa.; Kitty, married and re- sides in Kansas. Mr. Mattis died in Lim- erick township, Montgomery county, about 1833, aged fifty-six. Isaac Mattis, father of Charles T., was born in Limerick township, Montgomery county, Pa., July 28, 1814. He attended the subscription schools of his native township a part of each year until he was seventeen years old, when his father died. After that he attended a school taught by George Gross for one term. He worked out among the farmers, receiving $6 per month for his ser- vices. At the age of seventeen he became apprentice to a plasterer, and served two years, when, being dissatisfied with his earnings, he dropped that trade, and drove a huckster team to Philadelphia. He made and saved a little money in this business, and was enabled to start for himself. He then came to Dauphin county with his brother Aaron, and for two years drove a huckster wagon to Pottsville, after which he bought a tavern of John Saltzer, which he owned and managed for thirteen years very successfully. During this time he was also engaged in the cattle trade, buying and driving to Montgomery county. At the end of thirteen years Mr. Mattis sold the tavern and bought a farm of one hundred acres and a grist mill, and worked both farm and mill. He hired a miller until his son had learned the business and was fully competent to manage the mill, the young man being then nineteen years old. In 1883 Mr. Mattis retired from business and removed to Elizabethville, where, in 1882, DAUPEIN COUNTY. 1113 he had built the residence which he now oc- cupies. Isaac Mattis was married, in Mahantango, Pa., in December, 1842, to Miss Sallie, daugh- ter of Peter Troutman. Their children are: Charles T., miller ; Mary Jane, deceased, wife of Henry Schreffler ; Ellen, wife of Jonas Swab, Elizabethville ; John, farmer; Alice, wife of William Deibler, Berrysburg, Pa.; Etta and Katie, at home. Mr. Mattis is Dem- ocratic in his political principles. He has served as school director and in other offices. His church membership is in the Lutheran denomination. Charles T. Mattis was in the common schools until he was eight years old, when his parents removed to Washington town- ship, where his education was completed. At the age of nineteen he had learned the business of a miller with John Klinger, who was in charge of his father's mill. His father then installed Charles as head miller and put that branch of the business under his management ; he has ever since continued in charge of the mill. He also owns good farming lands in Washington and Mifflin townships, and is much interested in agri- cultural matters. Charles T. Mattis was first married, De- cember 11, 1869, to Miss Mary Magdalena, daughter of Benjamin Romberger. They had three children : Sally A.; Carrie E., de- ceased ; and a boy, who died in infancy. Mrs. Mary Magdalena Mattis died October 3, 1877. Mr. Mattis was again married, No- vember 24, 1878, to Miss Mary Jane, daugh- ter of Simon Sheetz. They have six chil- dren : Dora Day, born November 23, 1879, at home ; Charles Warren, born January 20, 1882, at home ; Isaac Blair, born December 22, 1886; Mary, born January 8, 1889; Annie M. and Ella Marie, twins, born Au- gust 28, 1895. Mr. Mattis is a Democrat. He has served for many years as school director, and also as auditor many years, and as judge of elec- tions. He is a member of the Lutheran church, in which he has been deacon and elder for many years, and is assistant super- intendent of the Sunday-school. He is an upright man, honorable in all business rela- tions, and genial and agreeable in social in- tercourse. Boyer, Josiah, farmer, Washington town- ship, was born in Berks county, Pa., Decem- ber 22, 1832 ; son of Peter and Christiana (Harp) Boyer. Peter Boyer was also born in Berks county, where he was reared and mar- ried. He learned the mason's trade, which was his occupation for the greater part of his life. About 1834 he removed with his wife and family to Northumberland county, Pa., where he became possessed of a large tract of farming land containing over four hundred acres. He also owned land in Perry county. In or about 1842 he removed to Dauphin county, Pa., anc 1 settled in Washington town- ship, where he died in 1852. His wife, Chris- tiana Harp, died at the home of her son Josiah, in 1875. Their children are: Benja- min, deceased ; Sarah, Mrs. Kauffman, de- ceased; Eli, deceased; Isaac, farmer and miller, Uniontown, Pa.; Rachael, Mrs. Elias Buffington, Gratz, Pa.; Abraham, Hettie, Gabriel, and Catherine, all deceased; Josiah and Benneville, twins, the latter a farmer in Washington township ; John, farmer, and Leah. Josiah Boyer was two years old whenhis par- ents removed to Mahanoy township, North- umberland county, Pa. He attended the com- mon schools of Georgetown until he was ten years old, whenhis parents removed to Wash- ington township, Dauphin county, where he' grew up on the farm. He naturally became a farmer, and has spent his life in agricultural pursuits. Josiah Boyer was married in Washington township, August 7, 1856, to Miss Ann Jane Ginder. Their children are: David Adam Alfred, merchant, at Tower City, Schuylkill county, Pa.; Malinda, Mrs. Robert Lenker, Washington township, and John C, studying medicine in Philadelphia. After his marriage Mr. Boyer took up his residence on the farm, where he still has his" home. It consisted of one hundred and forty acres of land, with a good dwelling, barns, and all other improvements. The land was not good at first, yielding only two and a half bushels of wheat the first season, but industrious and skillful tillage has made it equal to any land in the region. Mr. Boyer, although decided in his political views, which are Democratic, has never sought office. He is strongly in favor of pro- hibitory legislation. He served as supervisor for two years. He holds membership in the Reformed church. Mr.' Boyer is always ready for a social chat. He is a clever and entertaining talker, good natured and jolly. He is widely known and is honored and es- teemed for his sterling worth and many virtues. 1114 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Zerbe, Jonathan, hotel keeper, Loyal- ton, Pa., was born in Lower Mahanoy town- ship, Northumberland county, Pa., Novem- ber 16, 1857. His father, George Zerbe, was born in Northumberland county, edu- cated in the common schools, and reared a farmer. At the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted in the Union army, and served until the close of the war. After his dis- charge he located on a farm in Lower Mahanoy township, where he died in 1875. His children are: William D.; Ellen, widow of William Alleman ; Jonathan ; and Susan, Mrs. John Meek, Williamstown, Pa. Jonathan Zerbe attended school during the winter months from the age of six years until he was fifteen. In the summer he worked out, either among the farmers or in the mines. He was sixteen when his mother died, in 1873, and he was thrown upon his own resources. He was employed nearly five years as a farm hand by A. D. Lentz, and then, in March, 1878, went to Kansas, having saved during that time a small amount of money. After working as a farm hand for nine months he returned to Pennsylvania, and worked for D. 0. Bower, ■ Union county. Then he came to his old home and was married, after which impor- tant event he resided for twelve years in Tower City, Pa., engaged in mining coal. Receiving good wages, and working on con- tract besides, he was enabled to accumulate some money. In February, 1892, he en- gaged with his brother-in-law, Jacob Mess- ner, in the hotel business in Loyalton, Dauphin county, Pa. This business he still carries on. Jonathan Zerbe was married, October 28, 1879, to Miss Julia, daughter of Philip and Mary (Dockey) Messner, born in Northum- berland county. Their children are: Harry A., died in infancy ; Mary A., nine years old ; Lottie May, five years old ; and Walter Scott, one year old. Mr. Zerbe is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. He owes his success solely to his own ability and perse- vering efforts. He is of genial disposition, and liked by all who know him. The following is self-explanatory : " Jonathan Zerbe came to work for me while still a boy and remained with me for nearly five years. His parents were both dead when he came to me, so that he had really no one to exercise authority over him. His conduct gave evidence of the right kind of early training. He was by far the best farm hand I ever had in my employ, always willing to work, and hard toil proving no obstacle to him. He was clever, so that no matter what was being done he could do his share. I cannot praise him too highly as a workingman. But, above all, he was per- fectly honest. I attended market in the coal regions while Mr. Zerbe was in my emploj-, and bought up a great deal of produce. I did not need to hesitate to send young Zerbe out on the road in my place, nor to send any amount of money with him. Fre- quently I did send large amounts with him and he never cheated me out of a single penny. One day I lost my purse containing over eight hundred dollars, which young Zerbe found and returned to me, when he could easily have kept the whole amount. As an honest, upright man I commend him most cordially, and know him to be a good, careful and conscientious employee. I can say that I raised him and had him under my care during a time when young men are apt to become bad and vicious. He always respected my advice as if it were from his own father, and now oftentimes he has words of gratitude for what I did for him when he was almost without resources of any kind. And I in turn am thankful for what he did for me." A. D. Lentz. Enders, Charles W., was born in Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 12, 1855. He is a son of Samuel and Leah (Etter) Enders. Charles W. was educated in the common schools of his native township. He began work with his father on the farm in his early boyhood, and was thus engaged until his fifeeenth year, when he became an apprentice with Peter Klinger, carpenter, Fisherville, Pa. At the end of one year he went to Lykens, Pa., and was employed four months as a carpenter in the mines. He next went to Pine Grove, Cumberland county, and worked at his trade for three months. Becoming dissatisfied he returned to Lykens, where he remained until the end of that year. Times were, not very prosper- ous and good jobs not plentiful during the panic of 1875-76, but he worked through. After his marriage Mr. Enders was for eleven months in Jacksonville, Pa. During the next five years he farmed the old home place, after which he sold his personal prop- erty, and removed to Charlotte, Eaton county, Mich., where he worked eighteen months in a <_^9^ & r ,-?^Tj2L^y all for her many virtues. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are: William H., born in Washington township, February 26, 1859, attended school there, and now man- ages the home farm ; Agnes Rebecca, born December 20, 1860, wife of Washington Sheetz, Wayne township ; Lucy Ellen, born December 20, 1862, at home ; Margaret E., born November 4, 1864, wife of William Dempsey, Wayne township ; John C, born May 19, 1867, went to Cass county, Ind., February, 1895, now a farm hand there; Charles D., born September 16, 1869, gradu- ate of Ada College, Ohio, school—teacher in Jefferson township ; Jacob T., born Novem- ber 9, 1872, at present teaching school in Wayne township ; he is a graduate of Berrysburg Seminary, and is now taking a special course in Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa. ; Aaron M., born December 23, 1874, at home; Albert H., born August 16, 1876, went to Cass county, Ind., February, 1895, is a farm hand there. After their marriage Mr. Hoffman and his wife went to housekeeping on his father's farm ; they soon after purchased the farm, and in 1879 sold it and removed to Wayne township, and located in their pres- ent home. Mr. Hoffman has a farm of seventy-six acres under high cultivation. Since 1860 Mr. Hoffman has been a Repub- lican. He was for three years assessor, and school director for four years ; he has held several offices in Washington township. He is not a politician, and has never sought elevation to office. Mr. Hoffman is a mem- ber of the Reformed church. He is intelli- gent, a good talker, genial and sociable, and is highly esteemed. Hoover, Henry, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., in 1833 ; son of John and Margaret (Lebo) Hoover. His grandfather, Jacob Hoover, was a farmer. He was a man of large size. He settled in Lykens township, where he died nearly a hundred years old. His son, John Hoover, was born in Lykens township, and was a farmer and miller. He was twice married. By his first wife his children are : John, Elias, Josiah, Daniel, Henry, Thomas, Su- sanna, Polly, and Rebecca. He had no chil- 70 dren by his second wife, who preceded him to the grave. He died in Lykens Valley, aged seventy-two. He was a Democrat. Henry Hoover was educated in the schools of Lykens township and reared a farmer; he remained on the home farm until his mar- riage. He was married, in Lykens township, in 1859, to Miss Amanda Ricard, born in Lykens township. After his marriage he resided with his father seven years and then came to Wayne township, then Jefferson, and bought one hundred and eighteen acres of land, upon which he has since made sub- stantial improvements, and now has a good house and barn and all other needful or de- sirable structures. His children are : John H., farmer, Halifax township ; Tobias, now at home sick ; Priscilla, deceased ; Kate, wife of Aaron Riegle, Lebanon county,Pa.; Louisa, deceased ; Isaiah, deceased ; Emma J., Lean- der, Alfred and Amanda, all deceased; Rose Ann, wife of Charles Palmer ; Ida Rebecca ; Isabella, deceased ; Sadie Ellen. Mr. Hoover is a Democrat. He is a school director, hav- ing been elected in 1895. He is a member of the Reformed church. McLaughlin, Alexander, merchant and postmaster, Enterline, Pa., was born in Jef- ferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., Octo- ber 13, 1841 ; son of Archibald and Rebecca (Wells) McLaughlin. His grandfather, the elder Alexander McLaughlin, was born in Ireland in 1770, and came to the United States in 1788, landing at Philadelphia, Pa. Here he was married and resided for a num- ber of years, and then removed to Lancaster county, and later to Dauphin county, where he settled in Jefferson township, and re- mained there until his death in 1857. He was a farmer. His wife was Catherine Fitz- patrick, widow of Daniel Frazier. Their children were : Alexander, born 1807, died September 24, 1828 ; Catherine, married Archibald McMichaels, removed to Iowa about 1840, both died there ; Rosanna, mar- ried, first, Mr. McFarland ; they removed to Iowa, where he died, and she afterwards married a Mr. Colby. Alexander McLaughlin, father of Alex- ander (3), was a native of Lancaster county, Pa. He was a farmer, and was one of the first settlers in Jackson township, Dauphin county, where he died in October, 1888. His wife preceded him in death. Their children are: Samuel, died aged sixteen years ; Mary, deceased, wife of John Garner ; 1136 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Hannah, died aged thirteen years ; Alexan- der. Mr. McLaughlin, the father, was a pleasing public speaker and took an active part in politics. Alexander McLaughlin (3) was educated in the common schools of his native place, and was reared a farmer boy. He remained and worked at home until he was nineteen years old. He then engaged to work as a farm hand at $9 per month for Amos Fisler, near Harrisburg. Mr. McLaughlin enlisted, September 4, 1861, at Camp Curtin, Harris- burg, for three years, as private in company A, Fiftieth Pennsylvania volunteers. After serving thirteen months he was transferred to battery E, Second United States artillery, in which he served twenty-three months, and was discharged at Washington, D. C, Sep- tember 5, 1864. The engagements in which he took part are : Pocalogo, N. O; the fight- ing along the Rappahannock, followed by the second Bull Run ; Chantilly, wherehe was slightly wounded in the left shoulder; South Mountain, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. In the spring of 1863 he was ordered to Lex- ington, Ky., whence his regiment proceeded South and took part in the siege of Vicks- burg, thence to Jackson, Miss., skirmishing all the way. From Jackson they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Lexington, Ky.; the next battle was Cumberland Gap, fol- lowed by the siege of Knoxville, Tenn. Re- joined the Army of the Potomac in the spring of 1864, and with that army engaged in the battles of Spottsylvania, the Wilder- ness, Cold Harbor, Mine Run, then Peters- burg; thence they were ordered to Washing- ton, D. C, where Mr. McLaughlin received his discharge on account of the expiration of his term of service. He lay in the hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio, over six weeks with fever. After his discharge from the army Mr. McLaughlin returned home and went to work, assisting in building the Cove furnace in Perry county, Pa. In the spring of 1866 Mr. McLaughlin re- moved to Class counly, Ind.,but not liking the country, he returned to Dauphin county in the next fall, located in Jefferson township, and engaged in huckstering. After a few years at this business he removed to Will- iamstown and opened a restaurant, which he conducted one year. He then returned to Jefferson township and farmed for two years in connection with huckstering. In the spring of 1893 he purchased the John Enter- line stock of goods, at Enterline, Pa., and has conducted the business up to date. Mr. McLaughlin was married, in Jefferson township in the spring of 1866, to Miss Amanda Spade. Their children are: Ida Alice, widow of Mr. Snyder; Minnie F., died aged four years ; Robert B., miner at Tower City, Pa.; William E., deceased; Sam- uel C, deceased; John H, Harry E., and Curtin, all at home; Harvey 0., deceased. Mr. McLaughlin is a Democrat. He has been justice of the peace for five_years, con- stable four years, school director eight years and postmaster at Enterline since 1893. He is a member of Heilner Post, No. 232, G. A. R., at Lykens. Mr. Laughlin is of fine build and military bearing. He is a promi- nent and honored man. Hoffman, Christian, farmer, Wayne township, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., November 11, 1821 ; son of John B. and Barbara (Bowman) Hoff- man. Christian Hoffman, the grandfather, was a native of Lancaster county, and came with his parents when a boy to Lykens Valley, where he grew up on the farm. He married Susanna Diebler, and shortly after- wards moved to Halifax township, where he died about 1845. His children are : Ann Mary ; John Peas ; John B.; Daniel G.; Peter; Christian; Jonas; Philip; Simon; Susanna, married Philip Shutt; and Cathe- rine, married Jonathan Novinger. The father was born in Mifflin township, September 17, 1793. The mother was born in Halifax township, May 19, 1795. The father early learned the trade of a black- smith, and made the irons for Buchanan's forge, Carton's furnaces and forges in Clark's Valley, and also the irons for the Poor House mill. He came to Halifax township with his family about 1831, and bought a small farm, and also worked at his trade in a shop of his own. Later he removed to Powell's Valley, where he died April 30, 1875, his wife having died October 12, 1860. Their children were : George, born January 14, 1816, moved to Indiana, and died there ; John, born April 4, 1818, died in Wayne township; Susanna, born April 27, 1820, died aged four years ; Christian ; Margaret, born September 12, 1824, wife of Jonathan Spate, Jefferson township; Sarah Ann, born February 14, 1827, wife of Thomas Lebo, residing in Perry county, Pa.; Josiah, born DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1137 May 10, 1829, died in Halifax township ; James, born February 25, 1831, farmer in Jackson township ; Peter Albright, born August 8, 1833, died in February, 1896, in Wayne township ; Lidian, born May 3, 1839, died in Wayne township. Mr. Hoff- man served in the war of 1812. Christian received his education in the schools of Halifax township under his teacher, Daniel M. Minich. He was fourteen years old when his parents removed to Hali- fax township, where he was brought up on the farm. He and his brother John carried on the farm, while his older brother and his father worked in the shop. In 1844 he was married, in Jefferson township, to Miss Susanna Enterline, daughter of Peter Enter- line, a prominent man in the township at that time. They had twelve children, of whom the survivors are : Peter Franklin, farmer in Wayne township ; Hannah Mar- tha, wife of Romanius Zimmerman, residing in New Holland, Pa.; Thomas Jefferson, at home ; Samuel W., at home, married to Mary Hartman, and they have one child. Mr. Hoffman is a Democrat, and has served as assessor of the township one term, school director for several terms, and as supervisor of the township. He is a member of the Re- formed church, and has held many offices in that connection. In 1849 he bought ninety- six acres of land, mostly brush land and very little cleared, which is a part of his present place, and has since added seventy-four acres to the original purchase. He also owns an- other tract of one hundred and one acres. Lebo, William H., farmer, Wayne town- ship, was born in Mifflin township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 19, 1841 ; son of Joseph and Sarah (Shepley) Lebo. The father was born in Upper Paxton township. He was a shoemaker, and followed that occupation until 1849, when he came to Wayne, then Jefferson township, and bought fifty acres of land, to which he later added many more. He removed to Halifax township and oc- cupied a tract of twenty-two acres of land, on which he died in 1893, his'first wife having died in 1860. His second wife was Mary Shepley, by whom he had no children. The children by his first wife are: Elsie, resides in Nebraska; Elmira, died in 1859 ; William H; John, in Illinois; Samuel, deceased; Mary, in Harrisburg; Sarah, in Kansas; Charles P., in Illinois; Susan A., in Ne- braska ; Joseph, Wayne township, and three children who died young. William H. was eight years old when his parents removed to Wayne township, where he received a common school education. He .worked at home on the farm until he was eighteen years old, when he learned the trade of carpenter, and followed that occupation for twenty years or more, doing contract work at times. In 1864 he enlisted at Har- risburg in company A, Two Hundred and Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war, and was discharged at Arlington Heights in June, 1865. He participated in the battles of Hatch's Run, Muddy Run, Gaines' Mills, Five Forks, and was present at Lee's sur- render. After his discharge from the army he resumed work at his trade, and followed that occupation until 1878, when he took up farming, and has been employed in agricul- tural pursuits since that date. He cultivates two farms, one of seventy-five acres and the other of eighty-one acres, both in Wayne township, and also owns twenty-six and a half acres of wood land. His first investment in land was the purchase in 1877 of the seventy-five acres which is his present home- stead. He had previously lived for some years at Fisherville, Pa. Mr. Lebo's first vote for President was cast for Abraham Lincoln, and he has since adhered to the Republican party. He was reared in the United Brethren church. He is a member of Post, No. 393, G. A. R. He was married, in Jefferson township, Novem- ber 4, 1869, to Miss Angeline Tobias, daugh- ter of Daniel W. and Mary Tobias. Their children are : Ellen Louisa, died aged seven- teen months ; Thomas Edwin, shoemaker, at Harrisburg, Pa.; Daniel Tobias, a private in the United States army, at Fort Adams, New- port, R. I.; Frank Lewis, farmer, Halifax township; Mary Alice and Harry Andrews, twins; Mary Alice, married A. C. Kop- penheffer, Halifax township; Edward Mor- ris, at home ; Bella Elsie, at home ; Katie K, died young; William Joseph, at home; James, died in infancy; Carrie Angie, at home ; Sadie Estella, at home ; Vergie Ann, died in infancy. Lebo, Joseph A., farmer, Wayne town- ship, was born in Jefferson, now Wayne, township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 23, 1S53 ; son of Joseph and Sarah (Shepley) Lebo. A sketch of the parents appears else- 1138 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OPEDIA where in this volume. Joseph was educated in the schools of his native township, and worked at home with his father until he was seventeen years of age, when he went with his brother William H., at Fisherville, to learn the carpenter trade, with whom he remained, about two years and then went to Harris- burg, where he was employed about two months as clerk in the grocery and liquor store of J. T. Lynch. After this he returned and resumed work with his father, and re- mained with him until he was twenty-six years of age. On September 1, 1878, he was married, at Berrysburg, Pa., to Miss Sarah C. Hoffman, who was born in the house in which she now lives, February 21, 1857, and is a daughter of John and Mary Enterline Hoffman. After marriage they were located on the father's farm for three years, after which they occu- pied the Sawyer farm for six years and then located on the present farm and later bought the place at the death of Mrs. Lebo's father, and this has since been their home. He has one hundred and eighty-five acres of culti- vated land and one hundred and twenty- four acres of wood land. Their children are: J. Howard, Fred E., and Sarah Irene. In politics Mr. Lebo is a Republican on na- tional questions, but in local and minor mat- ters is a liberal. Since May, 1895, he has held the office of justice of the peace. In religious faith and fellowship he is a Lu- theran and is a deacon in the church. He is a member of the Order United American Mechanics. Nace, Enoch, farmer, Wayne township, was born in Jefferson township, now a part of Wayne township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 2, 1848; son of Joseph and De- lilah (Yeager) Nace. The father was born in Halifax township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 23, 1814. He was a farmer and fol- lowed that occupation till his death in the fall of 1891. In 1878 he removed with his family to the place now occupied by his son Enoch. His wife was born August 31, 1819. Their children are : Sarah A., born January 25, 1840, died young ; Susan, born December 24, 1840, wife of Samuel Gilbert, Lykens Val- ley ; Catherine, born in August, 1842, wife of Philip Lebo, residing in Washington State ; Elizabeth, born June 18, 1844, died aged four years ; Mary Jane, born February 2, 1846 ; John W., born October 25, 1847, died in in- fancy ; Enoch ; Sarah Frances, born June 24, 1851, wife of Samuel Sweigard, Millers- burg, Pa.; John Benjamin, born April 25, 1853. The father was prominent in town- ship offices and was a Republican. Enoch received a common school educa- tion in his native township and lived at home, working on the farm with his father. In 1885 he went to Carroll county, 111., where he was variously employed, working on the farm, in the tile mill, and tending saloon, until December, 1890, when he returned to his home, where he has since remained. He was first married to Miss Viola Arndt, by whom he had three children : Harry 0., Morna E., and Dorothy D. He was married, secondly, March 25, 1893, to Miss Sarah A. Bowerman, daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Bowerman, and they have one child, Merle Edward. In politics Mr. Nace is a strong Republican. He was reared in the United Brethren church but holds no membership in any denomination. Sheetz, Washington, farmer, Wayne township, was born on the old homestead in Wayne township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 15, 1846 ; son of William and Barbara (Zimmerman) Sheetz. The parents are re- ferred to in connection with the sketch of George Sheetz in another place in this volume. Washington was reared on the farm and attended the common schools of his township. He remained at home and worked on the farm until the fall of 1875. At this date he was married, in Wayne township, to Miss Mary E., daughter of John Hoffman, by whom he had two children: Sarah and Carmeata. His wife died in August, 1883, and is buried in the Bower- man church cemetery, in Wayne township. Mr. Sheetz was married again, September 25, 1884, to Miss Agnes Hoffman, who was born in Washington township, December 20, 1860, daughter of Cornelius and Mary Ann Hossinger, by whom he has three chil- dren : Charles Edgar, born November 25, 1885 ; Mary J., born in May, 1887 ; Carrie Agnes, born August 22, 1893. Mr. Sheetz located on this homestead in 1875, and at the death of his father in 1879 he bought the place, consisting of one hundred and thirty-seven acres, which is almost all under cultivation and on which he has made many improvements. In his politics Mr. Sheetz is a Democrat, but has never sought any office. He is a member of the Lutheran church. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1139 Sheetz, Samuel, farmer, Wayne town- ship, was born in Wayne, then Jefferson township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 30, 1836. He is a brother of George Sheetz, and his parentage and family are given in con- nection with the sketch of his brother in this volume. He attended the common schools and was reared a farmer boy, but can readily turn his hand to almost any kind of em- ployment. He was put to work quite young and has been an industrious and hard-work- ing man. He bought his present place be- fore his marriage and after that important event he located on the place and has made substantial improvements on the same. He was first married, near Harrisburg, April 8, 1873, by Rev. Edward Doren, to Miss Mary E. Stephenson, born June 4, 1847, and died September 21, 1883, and by this marriage there is one child, Emma Blanch, at home. In his second marriage, which occurred in Halifax township in 1885, he was united to Miss Rebecca Hough, by whom he has three children : Harry Samuel, born in Wayne township; Sarah Ellen, born August 10, 1887; Chester Alvin, born January 25,1896. In his political views Mr. Sheetz is a Demo- crat, while in religious faith and fellowship he is a Lutheran. Sheetz, George, farmer, Wayne town- ship, was born in Jefferson, now Wajaie township, September 15, 1832 ; son of Will- iam and Barbara (Zimmerman) Sheetz. The parents have twelve children : Josiah, Mary, George, Samuel, Washington, John Eliza- beth, Julia, Malinda, William, Margaret, deceased, and Emma. George was edu- cated in the common schools, was brought up on the farm and has always followed farming as his occupation. He was married, in Lykens Valley, in 1860, to Miss Margaret Snycler, who was born in Lykens Valley. Their children are : Annie, wife of Cedora Lebo, Wayne township ; Hannah, deceased, wife of Samuel Lebo ; Mary, wife of Jere- miah Riegle, Halifax township ; Amanda, wife of William Litzel, Wayne township. Mr. Sheetz remained at home and worked on the farm until his marriage, when he bought his present place of about one hun- dred and ten or one hundred and fifteen acres,' on which he has since built a fine residence, barns, outhouses, and has other- wise substantially improved the farm. In his politics he is a Democrat, but has never sought any political office. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Sheetz has made his own way in life and is a good type of the self-made man. He is well-known and highly esteemed and is liked by all. Etzweiler, Samuel, farmer, Wayne town- ship, was born in Jefferson township, Dau- phin county Pa., April 12, 1846; son of Jonathan and Mary (Hoover) Etzweiler. George, the grandfather, was a native of Germany ; came to America when a young man, and with his family settled in Snyder county, where he spent his life and is buried. He was scalped by the Indians on one of their attacks and incursions. Daniel, the grandfather, settled in Lykens Valley, Washington township, where he cultivated a large farm until his death, which occurred in the seven ty-sixth year of his age. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. His wife was Christina Smith, by whom he reared eight sons and three daught- ers. Three of the sons, Daniel, Michael, and Elias, served in the Union army during the war of the Rebellion, and he also was a member of the Home Guards. Being at Millersburg on one occasion when a com- pany of Indians were exhibiting their mode of warfare, he became enraged at the mem- ory of what his father had suffered at the hands of Indian warriors, precipitated a fight with them and drove them out of town. The father was born in Washington town- ship, is a farmer by occupation, and now lives on a farm of one hundred and two acres in Wayne township. His children are : Samuel, Susan, Daniel, Elias, Catherine, George W., David H, John, and Ellen. In politics he has always been an ardent and active Democrat. Samuel was educated in a little log school house in his native place and was put to work in his boyhood, doing a man's work on the farm when he was thirteen years of age. He remained with his father on the farm until he was eighteen years of age, . when he enlisted, in 1865, at Harrisburg, in company D, One Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and served until the close of the war. His regi- ment was stationed first at Norfolk, Va., and later at Roanoke Island, and was finally mustered out at Newberne, N. C, in July 1865. After his discharge he came home and for some time was emploj-ed in build- ing post and rail fences, for which he re- 1140 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ceived fair compensation. Mr. Etzweiler was married, in June, 1867, in Middle Pax- ton township, to Catherine E. Mader, daugh- ter of John P. Mader. After his marriage he farmed on the shares in Middle Paxton, township for two years, and then bought his present place of one hundred and twenty- three acres in Wayne, then Jefferson, town- ship, on which he has made many improve- ments. His children are: John P., died aged fourteen years ; Mary Alice, at home, and Katie Ellen, at home. In his politics Mr. Etzweiler is a Democrat. He is at pres- ent tax collector and for three years has been elected constable, and has served several terms as supervisor. He is a member of Miller Post, G. A. R., at Fisherville. His religious fellowship is with the Reformed church, in which he was a deacon for eight years. WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP. Rauch, John M., postmaster at Manada Hill, Pa.,was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 25, 1833. John Rauch, the father of John M., was born May 28, 1774. He was for many years an honored resident of West Hanover town- ship, and married Mary Miller. They had these children : Elizabeth, wife of Jonathan Kelchler, deceased ; Mary, widow of the late Martin Brenner; Rebecca, wife of Peter Krautzer ; John M., Samuel, and William. Mr. Rauch died July 25, 1851. John M. Rauch had only slender educa- tional advantages in his early life. He learned the trade of painting, and followed this occupation for about thirty-five years. He was also employed to some extent in carpentry and farming. In addition to his duties as postmaster he still devotes his spare moments to painting. In 1870 he was elected tax collector, and served in this capa- city one year. In 1884 he was elected super- visor and served one year. In 1889 he was elected school commissioner and efficiently performed the duties of the office for three vears. In 1891 he was appointed postmaster at Manada Hill. By his fidelity and his obliging disposition he has made himself a very popular official. He was married, in Dauphin county, December 29, 1859, to Catherine Brenzinger. They had these chil- dren : Curtin Ann ; Mary L., wife of Irwin Moyer, died June 3, 1882; William F.; John Henry ; Annie M., died July 9, 1880 ; Laura E.; Emma R., wife of Reily S. Cramer ; and Norman B. Mrs. Rauch died June 23, 1883, aged forty-one years. Bellman, Samuel, was born in Berks county, Pa., June 30,1854. He is a son of the late Simon and Elizabeth (Brown) Bell- man. His parents had eight children : Mary, wife of Samuel Brandt ; Hannah, wife of Frank Hain; Samuel; Rebecca, wife of Charles Kenney ; Elizabeth, wife of Ezra Struhower; Daniel; Sarah, wife of Peter Hartman ; and David, who died in infancy. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Bellman were well known throughout Lebanon, Berks and Dauphin counties. Mr. Bellman, the father of Samuel, was born and reared in Berks county. Samuel Bellman had a common school education. He lived out as a farmer's boy, and thus learned the business which he car- ried on through life. He was married, in Lebanon county, Pa., September 3, 1876, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Solomon and Fannie (Keiter) Cassel. They have two children : Michael and Agnes. When Mr. Bellman moved to West Hanover township he began farming there, and in this vocation he is still engaged. He is a self made man, having early learned to depend upon his own efforts. He is esteemed by all his ac- quaintances. Kramer, John H., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., on the old homestead where he now resides, June 11, 1837. He is a son of the late John and Catherine (Gerberich) Kramer. His pareuts were both residents of Dauphin county. Two of their children died in in- fancy, and Katie died aged fifteen. Their living children are: Josiah, George W., John H.. David, and Mary E., wife of George Knubb. The father died aged seventy-nine; the mother is still living and in good health at the age of eighty-two. John H. Kramer was educated in the pub- lic schools and in the St. Thomas Institute at Linglestown, Pa. He taught school for twelve consecutive years. At the end of this time failing health compelled him to aban- don teaching; he has since that time made farming his occupation. In 1869 he was elected school director for West Hanover township and served continuously and ac- ceptably for twelve years. He was also DAUPHIN COUNTY, 1141 elected tax collector, and served two terms. In 1886 he was elected township clerk, which office he still holds. He was married, in West Hanover township, October 13, 1859, to Miss Lizzie A., daughter of Samuel and Susan Hassel. Of their nine children eight are living : Ira W.; Calvin A.; John E.; Laura E., wife of Jacob Meyers ; Frances B., wife of Samuel Witmer; Samuel; Harvey F.; Katie G., wife of Jacob J. Eshenaur, and Susan M. The parents of Mrs. Kramer had ten children, of whom eight are living : Emanuel, Samuel, Susan, Wilhelmina, Liz- zie, Edward, Elias, Katie, Harriet, and Emma. Both families are worthy and highly respected. Demmy, David, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., August 4, 1840. He is a son of the late David and Catherine (Siler) Demmy. Christian Demmy, grandfather of David, was born in Lancaster county ; he removed to Dauphin county and was a farmer. He married Catherine Hoover, and they had eight children, five sons and three daugh- ters, and all lived to a ripe old age. David Demmy, Sr., was the youngest son of Chris- tian Demmy. He was born in Dauphin county, and he, too, was a farmer. He was twice married. His first wife, Catherine Siler, was the mother of David Demmy, Jr. His second wife was Polly Fox ; her chil- dren were: Johnson and John H. David Demmy, Sr., died at the age of sixty -three. David Demmy, Jr., took a partial course of study in the common schools ; but for the most part he is self-made, being indebted for his success to his own efforts. He learned farming in boyhood and it was his occupa- tion till he attained the age of twenty- eight years. He also learned carpentry, and worked at this trade for twelve years. In August, 1862, he enlisted for the nine months' service in company C, One Hun- dred and Twenty-seventh regiment, Penn- sylvania volunteers. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health, which obliged him to return home. He then took up agricultural work, and was occupied with his farm until within a few years. Not being strong enough for farming he has given up active employment. He was mar- ried, December 24, 1864, to Miss Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Leob) Stahle. Their children are: Noah E.; William F.; Agnes ; Clara, wife of Grant S. Wagner, and two who died in infancy. Mr. Demmy is a Republican. In 1879 he was elected super- visor of West Hanover township, which po- sition he held for three years. He is a mem- ber of the Lutheran church. Jacob Stahle, father of Mrs. Demmy, was a native of Germany, born in 1804; he came to America at fourteen years of age. He was a farmer and shoemaker, and an hon- ored resident of Dauphin county for over seventy years. He died in East Hanover township, October 23, 1895. In 1829 he married Lydia Leob, a native of Dauphin county. They had ten children, of whom eight are living: John, residing in Palmyra, Pa.; Amanda, widow of the late Jeremiah Gastrock ; Louisa, wife of James Witman, of Swatara township ; Henry ; William ; Lydia ; Noah, and Sallie, wife of Josiah Lingle, of South Hanover township; Miller, Jacob F., justice of the peace, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 14, 1834. He is a son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Fackler) Miller, both natives of Dauphin county, where they spent their lives. His father died at the age of seventy-one, and his mother at the age of sixty-two years. They had six children, of whom Jacob F. is the only one now living. Jacob F. Miller was brought up on the farm, and received the advantages of a common school education. For fifty years he has de- voted his attention and his efforts to agricul- tural pursuits. In 1869 he was elected a school director and filled the office for three years. He was assessor of the township for eight years. As a justice of the peace he has been honored by the citizens of the town- ship with an unusually long term of ser- vice. He was first elected in 1869, and was kept in office ten years. In 1884 he was again elected and has held the office continu- ously since that date. He is universally recognized as an able, faithful, and impartial officer. Mr. Miller was married, December 8, 1853, to Caroline, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Strohin) Forney. They have had five children : Monroe, John J., Alfred J. S., Robert S., and Emma, wife of James M. Rauch. Monroe died December 5, 1854, and John J. August 21, 1869. Mr. Miller's politi- cal opinions are Republican. Mumma, John, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 26, 1827. He is a son of John and Catherine (Ormond) Mumma. His father was born in 1142 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Lancaster county, and came to Dauphin county in 1825. He was twice married. His first wife was Catherine Ormond ; of their two children, John Mumma, Jr., is the only one living. The second wife was a Miss Weller, by whom he had six children, two of whom are living. The father died at the age of seventy-five. John Mumma obtained a common school education. In his boyhood he learned carpentry, which was his occupa- tion for about ten years. He then bought a farm in Fishing Creek Valley, which he has cultivated up to the present time. Mr. Mumma was married, May 27, 1856, to Sarah Flory, daughter of the late Henry and Susan (Look) Flory. Of their thirteen children, eleven are living : Harriet, wife of John Sei- bert; Isaiah; Emanuel; Susan, wife of Thomas Lingle; John H.; Elias; Priscilla, wife of John Hoover; David ; William ; Sarah, wife of William Rhoads, and Emma. Mumma, Isaiah, was born in Fishing Creek Valley, West Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., February 3, 1859. He is a son of John and Sarah (Flory) Mumma, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. In his boyhood he had opportu- nity for securing an education in the public schools-. But he was a very industrious helper in farm work, and was in haste to be engaged in the actual business of life. He tried farm work until he was twenty years old, and then concluded it would be better to learn a trade. Accordingly, in 1880, he went to learn the business of a carpenter and continued in it for three years. He afterwards resumed farming. He was mar- ried, April 18, 1880, to Miss Mary, daughter of Thomas and Kate (Raver) Shellahamer. They have had three children, two of whom are living : Stella M. and Gilbert. Mr. Mumma is now managing one of his father's farms. He is a promising young farmer and esteemed by all who know him. Gaistwhite, Joseph, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 9, 1830. He is a son of the late Henry and Christiana (Ricker) Gaistwhite. His father was born in Chester county, Pa. He served in the war of 1812. He was married, in Dauphin county, to Miss Ricker, a native of that county. They had twelve children : John R.; William; Joseph; Mary M., wife of John R. Lydic ; Michael ; Catherine, wife of Reuben Alleman ; Sallie, wife of Henry Chritchley ; Hannah, wife of Isaac Sellers ; David, Henry, Daniel, and Frank- lin. Seven of these are deceased. Joseph Gaistwhite obtained a common school education. After leaving school he learned shoemaking, and followed the trade for twenty-six years. In 1863 he began farming, and has carried on this business to the present time. In 1884 he was elected school director and served with acceptance for three years. He was married, October 11, 1858, to Miss Levina, daughter of John Kelley. They have had twelve children : Sophia ; Kate, wife of Joseph Early ; twins, unnamed; Joseph Grant; Delia; George W.; John C; Frank M.; Emma, wife of Grant Runkle ; and David R. The father of Mrs. Gaistwhite died aged fifty-two, and her mother aged eighty-seven years. Both were residents of Dauphin county. Mountz, Adam, was born in Germany, January 26, 1836. He is a son of the late Leonard and Rosanna (Schanheitz) Mountz. A sketch of his father's life appears in another place in this volume. His parents had four children : Catherine, wife of Will- iam Pentcove, and of George Sluscher; Leon- ard ; Adam ; and Hannah, wife of Enoch Runkle. His father was a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. Adam Mountz Came to America with his mother in 1843. They landed in New York, spent a few days there, and then joined his father, who two years before had settled in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. He secured a fair education in the public schools. He worked out among the farmers, and in this way made a be- ginning in business for himself. In I860 he was engaged in the car shops at Harris- burg, Pa. He was married, January 5, 1861, to Miss Martha, daughter of Henry S. and Anna Staut. They have had three children, of whom C. Annie is the only one living. In 1862 Mr. Mountz and his brother bought a farm and began farming, and have continued in the business up to the present time. Mountz, Leonard, was born in Germany, September 25, 1832. He is a son of the late Leonard and Rosanna (Schanheitz) Mountz. His father was born in Germany in 1793, came to America in 1840, and settled in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa. His wife, also a native of Germany, fol- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1143 lowed him two years later. He died in West Hanover at the age of sixty-five. He served seven years in the German army, and par- ticipated in the war with Napoleon. He re- ceived a severe wound in that service, the effects of which he carried to his grave. His wife died in West Hanover township, aged seveiuvy-nine years. Leonard Mountz came with his mother to America when he was ten years of age. They joined his father, who had settled in West Hanover two years before. He attended the public schools and received a fair education. His first employment was as a farm hand, and he has made farming his occupation. He was married, in 1859, to Miss Harriet, daughter of Henry and Anna (Staut) Stank They have seven children : Emma, wife of Solomon Buck ; John W.; Alice ; Daniel ; Libbie, wife of John Bolton ; Sadie, wife of Frank Wolfelsberger, and Hattie. Mr. Mountz was elected supervisor of West Han- over township, and served one year; then school director of the same township, and served five years; after which he was again elected supervisor. In 1863 he was drafted for three years' service in the United States army. His political views are Democratic. Mr. Mountz is a faithful member of the Lu- theran church. which he now occupies and cultivates. He was married, November 3, 1881, to Miss Adeline, daughter of John and Sarah (Wit- mer) Umberger. Mr. Allen is one of the successful and prosperous young farmers of the township, and is personally held in high esteem. Allen, John M., was born in West Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., July 3, 1860. He is a son of the late William and Maria (Albright) Allen. His father.William Allen, was born in West Hanover township, in 1809, and was a farmer. His wife, Maria Albright, was born in the same township, in 1826. They had five children, three of whom are living : William F.; Mary Jane, wife of John E. Hetrich ; and John M. In 1840 he was elected captain of a battalion of militia and served for twenty years. He taught for twenty years in the schools of West Hanover and Lower Paxton townships and filled vari- ous other public offices in Dauphin county. He was a Republican. He was a member of the Presbyterian, and his wife of the Lu- theran church. He died July 12, 1880, aged seventy-one, and she died in 1877, aged fifty- one years. John M. Allen received his education in the public schools. In early youth he learned carpentry, and followed that occu- pation for two years. In 1881 he bought the farm formerly owned by John Zeiter, Cassel, Elias, was born February 15, 1830. He is a son of the late Henry and Eva (Backenstow) Cassel, both of Dauphin county, Pa. Mr. Henry Cassel was a farmer, and was married to Miss Eva Backenstow. They had five children : Lucy, who died aged thirty ; Harriet, wife of Henry Brennemau ; Eliza, wife of John E. Packer; Elias ; and Rebecca, wife of Henry Bittner. Mr. Cassel was elected supervisor of Susquehanna town- ship and served one year. He was a Repub- lican, and he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. He died, in October, 1857, aged sixty-one. His wife is also de- ceased. Elias Cassel received a public school edu- cation. He was his father's assistant on the farm until he was twenty-eight years old. He was married, October 18, 1855, to Miss Susan, daughter of Isaac and Susan (Levan) Biever. They had eight children : Sarah, wife of Calvin Cassel ; Michael ; Laura, wife of Jacob Landis ; Agnes, wife of D. A. Brightbill; Ervin, Francis, Rebecca, and Jacob. Mr. Cassel removed to his father's farm in 1861, and cultivated it one year. In 1862 he bought the farm of his father in-law, Mr. Isaac Biever, on which he still resides. He was elected school director of West Han- over township and served three years. In 1863 he was drafted for the three years' ser- vice in the United States army and furnished a substitute. Mr. and Mrs. Cassel are mem- bers of the Lutheran church. Isaac L. and Mrs. (Levan) Biever, the parents of Mrs. Cassel, were both natives of Berks county, Pa. They removed to Leba- non county, Pa., about 1845, and later to Dauphin county, Pa. They settled near Jonestown, on the farm where Mr. Cassel lives. Their children were : Julia, Mary, Susan, Isaac, Daniel, John, William, and Amos. Of these two are now living : Susan; and Mary, widow of John Albright, of Pen- brook. Both parents were members of the Lutheran church, and were worthy people and good citizens. Mr. Biever was a Demo- crat. 1144 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Crum, David, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., June 17, 1830. He is a son of the late David and Catherine (Cassel) Crum. Both were residents of Dauphin county, Lower Paxton township. His father died at the age of eighty-six years. Both parents were faithful members of the German Baptist church. David Crum received a common school education. At the age of eighteen he learned shoemaking and for fifteen years made this his occupation. After that time he engaged in farming. In 1863 he bought the farm of his father and cultivated it until 1884. At this time he retired from active work and bought the house of John Strock, where he how resides. In 1853 he was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Shuey) Bolton. They had two children : Mary, wife of William Lingle, and Catherine, wife of Samuel Potteiger. Mr. Crum served as tax collector of West Hanover township for the year 1880. In 1883 he was appointed collector of State and county taxes. In his political views he is Republican. He is a faithful member of the Church of God. Dare, James M., was born in West Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa. He is a son of Joseph G. and Giliah (Reinhard) Dare, both natives of York county, Pa., who came to Dauphin county thirty years ago. His father was a farmer. He was elected supervisor for one year and held besides various other county offices. He was mar- ried to Miss Giliah A. Reinhard. They had nine children, eight of whom are living: George M.; Elizabeth J., wife of Michael Straw ; James M., Richard L., Erastus J., Joseph G., William H., and John. Mr. Jo- seph G. Dare's politics are Democratic. He is a member of the Church of God. James M. Dare received a common school educa- tion. He was engaged in farming until he was twenty-one years of age. In November, 1888, he was married to Miss Christie M., daughter of Jeremiah and Savilla (Mar- berger) Forney. Their children are : Charles M., Minnie M, Gertrude M., Annie, and Sherman. In 1891 Mr. Dare bought the farm of the late Michael Stockey, which he has since that time been cultivating. His political views are Republican. He is a member of the Reformed church. Lingle, Thomas W., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 29, 1859. He is a son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca (Forney) Lingle, na- tives of Dauphin county. Mr. Benjamin Lingle was born May 23, 1811. He was a weaver, and worked at that trade for many years; later in life he became a farmer. He was a Republican, and a faithful member of the Lutheran church. He was twice mar- ried. His first wife was Miss Staute, by whom he had three children : Richard; Per- cival ; and Lizzie, wife of Samuel Hummer ; all deceased. His second wife was Miss Re- becca Forney, born June 25, 1827. Their : children were six in number: Edward L.; Josiah T.; Thomas W.; John B.; Emma, wife of John McDonnel ; and Minnie C, wife of Levi Hetrich. Benjamin Lingle died March 9, 1872, aged sixty years. His wife is still living, aged sixty-nine. Thomas W. Lingle received but a limited education and is a self-made man. His suc- cess in life is principally due to his industry, energy and good sense. His early youth was spent upon the farm. At seventeen years of age he began as a blacksmith's ap-, prentice. He has worked at that trade up to the present time. By observation and by natural mechanical talent he was enabled to pick up a knowledge of carpentr}' and wagon making, and became a good workman in both those trades. He removed to Manada Hill, West Hanover township, and in March, 1888, bought the residence formerly owned by Josiah Peffly, where he has since carried on his business. He was married, February 19, 1879, to Miss Susanna, daughter of John and Sarah (Flory) Mumma. They have four children : Grant E., Minnie R., Sarah R., and John D. Mr. Lingle is a member of Roseville Council, P. 0. S. of A. His polit- ical views are Republican. He is a faithful member of the Lutheran church. His en- terprise and energy are recognized in busi- ness circles, and he enjoys the esteem and good wishes of his neighbors. Buck, Solomon J., was born in Lower Paxton township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 1, 1859. He is a son of Solomon and Sarah (Albright) Buck. The father, Solo- mon Buck, was born in Dauphin county. In his earlier life his occupation was farm- ing. He served as assessor of Lower Paxton township, and in 1890 was elected supervisor of the township. His wife, Sarah Albright,, DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1145 was born 1821. They had eight children, of whom seven are living : Jane, wife of Samuel Knubb ; Mary, wife of Levi Tittle ; David, John H., Solomon J., Edward, and Sallie. He is a Democrat. He belongs to the Lutheran church. He is now seventy- two years of age. His wife died in 1875, aged fifty -two. Solomon J. Buck took a limited course in the public schools. He was engaged in farming for some years, and in 1882 went to Springfield, Ohio, and worked for one year in a foundry as a moulder. The next year he came back and worked at Penbrook for six months at plastering. He was married, May 17, 1883, to Miss Emma E., daughter of Leonard and Harriet (Staut) Mountz. They have one daughter, Hattie E. Since his marriage Mr. Buck has devoted his attention to farming. His political views are Demo- cratic. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Boeshoee, David H., was born in Union township, Lebanon county, Pa., October 11, 1848. He is a son of the late Thomas and Leah (Shuck) Boeshore. John Boeshore, the great-grandfather of David H, was a native of Germany. He was a brewer. With two of his brothers he emigrated from Germany. While on the ocean one of the brothers, Au- gust, was drowned. On reaching this coun- ty the survivors were disposed of as laborers, according to the terms by which they had se- cured their passage. John brought $11 and William, the other brother, $17. William finally settled in Berks county, and John in Lebanon county, Pa. John married Cathe- rine Hoffman. He became a farmer and continued throughout his life in that voca- tion. He was a Republican and a member of the Reformed church. Jacob Boeshore, grandfather of David H, was married to Elizabeth Kohr. Thomas Boeshore, father of David H, was born in East Hanover township in 1805. His wife, Leah Shuck, was a native of the same township, born in 1811. In his boyhood he was employed in farming in Union township, Lebanon county. He learned coopering and made it his occupation for some years. His first wife was Miss Catherine Capenhaver. Two of their four children are living: Peter C. and Catherine M., wife of Daniel U. Ger- berich. Miss Leah Shuck was his second wife. They had nine children, six of whom are living : Mary, widow of Joseph Shuey ; Levi ; William H; Sarah, wife of William Maturnas, deceased ; David H, and Nathan- iel J. Thomas Boeshore died aged seventy- six ; his wife still survives and is sevent}'- nine years old. They were both members of the Reformed church. Mr. Boeshore is a Re- publican. David H. Boeshore made the most of his educational opportunities, which were limited. He attended the academy in Jonestown, Leb- anon county, Pa., when he was twelve years of age. He worked in his youth on the farm and in saw mills. He learned the carpen- ter's trade and worked at it for twelve years. He was married, in November, 1869, to Miss Emma, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ganby) Porter. Four of their six children are living : Cora L., Katie M., Lillie S., and Harry D. Mr. Boeshore was for a time en- gaged in butchering and huckstering. In 1862 he enlisted in the army as a teamster and served three months. He was on the field after the battle of Antietam and assisted in burying the dead. In 1873 he was appointed school tax collector of East Hanover township for one year; in 1891 he was chosen judge of elections for a term of two years. Mr. Boe- shore is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist church. Schubauer, Jacob C, was born in Wur- temberg, Germany, February 14, 1857. He is a son of the late John and Catherine (Rabe) Schubauer. His grandparents were born and passed their lives in Germany. His grandfather was a grocer. His grand- mother died aged ninety-six. His parents were both natives of Germany. The father received a limited education in the German schools. At fourteen years of age he learned the blacksmith's trade, at which he worked while he remained in his native land. In 1870 he came to America, lived one year in Lancaster county, and then removed to Dau- phin county, where he resided until his death. He was married to Misi Catherine Rabe. They had fifteen children, of whom five are living : Frederick William ; Rebecca, wife of William Rollen ; John H; Rachel, wife of Julius Haberstroh ; and Jacob C. Mr. Thomas Schubauer died in Harrisburg, Pa. His wife died aged eighty-one. Jacob C. Schubauer received a part of his education in Germany. In 1870, when he was thirteen years old, he came with his par- ents to America. He attended school in Dauphin county for one year. After leaving 1146 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENOYCL OPEDIA school he went to Middletown, Pa. In 1871 he began an apprenticeship of three years at shoemaking. He attended school during part of this time. After acquiring his trade he worked at it in Harrisburg as a journey- man for three years. He next went to York county, Pa., and worked there for one year; then again in Harrisburg for three months ; then three months more in West Hanover township. Returning to Harrisburg he was for five months employed by J. Simonetti as driver of a huckster team. He then set- tled down in West Hanover township, and opened a shop of his own. He has been en- gaged all the time since 1882 in shoemaking, and in conducting a grocery. He was mar- ried, February 3, 1882, to Miss Caroline TV, daughter of John and Sarah (Totting) Rhoads. They have one daughter, Katie J. In his political views he is Democratic. He is a member of the Lutheran church. ■ and Lavinia. Mr. Crum's politics are Re- publican. He is a member of the Baptist church. Crum, Daniel, was born in Lower Pax ton township, Dauphin county, Pa., March 6, 1836. He is a son of David and Catherine (Cassel) Crum. David Crum was a native of Dauphin county. He was a weaver by trade, but was engaged in farming during his later years, and until he retired from active busi- ness. His wife, Miss Catherine Cassel, was the daughter of Emanuel Cassel, resident of Dauphin county. They had nine children, four of whom are living: Samuel, David, Daniel, and Catherine,, wife of John Bolton. Mr. Crum was a school director of Lower Paxton township for six years. He was a Republican. Both he and his wife died in Dauphin county ; they were members of the German Baptist church. Daniel Crum received a limited school education. At eighteen years of age he be- gan a two years' apprenticeship at black- smithing, and after learning the trade worked at it for fifteen years. In 1883 he abandoned the forge for the plough. He bought the farm formerly owned by George Fackler, which he has cultivated up to the present time. He was married, October 6, 1861, to his first wife, Miss Esther, daughter of John Shope. They had five children, of whom three survive: Catherine, wife of Jacob Shope; Annie, wife of Thomas Ervin, and Alice, wife of Elmer Staute. In his second mar- riage, December 28, 1877, Mr. Crum was united to Miss Harriet Eagle. They have had our children ; two are now living : Sadie Allen, William F., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 5, 1850. He is a son of the late William and Maria (Albright) Allen. His father also was born in West Hanover town- ship, on March 7, 1809. In his youth he was engaged in agriculture. He had re- ceived an education, and taught school in Lower Paxton and in West Hanover town- ships for fifteen years. He was a director of the poor in Dauphin county for two years. He was married in 1848. His wife was a daughter of Henry and Christine (Walmer) Albright, and was born in Dauphin county, September 3, 1822. They had five children, of whom three are living: William F. ; Mary J., wife of John Hetrich ; and John M. Mr. Allen died August 13, 1880, in West Hanover township ; his wife died in 1873. He was a Presbyterian, and his wife a mem- ber of the Church of God. Mr. Allen's politics were Republican. William F. Allen received a common school education. In his youth he assisted his father on the old homestead farm. In 1882 he bought the farm of his father, and has since occupied it. He is the fourth in the line of direct descent, all of the name of William Allen, to own and cultivate the farm on which he now resides. He has been twice married ; first, June 6, 1870, to Miss Kate, daughter of John and Mary (Bolton) Hetrich ; they had one son, Milton M. Mr. Allen was married, November 22, 1874, to his second wife, Miss Lavina, daughter of Jared and Mary (Potteiger) Lutz. Their children are : William E. and Charles F. In 1883 Mr. Allen was elected school director of West Hanover township, and served three years. He was re-elected in 1889, and is still in office. Wolfersberger, Levi, was born in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa., August 2, 1846. He is a son of the late Jacob and Susan (Raser) Wolfersberger. Jacob Wolfers- berger was born in Lebanon county, Pa. He was a farmer and lived for twenty years on his own farm in Derry township. His wife was a daughter of Christian Raser and a native of Lebanon county. They had seven children, three of whom are living: Philip, Levi, and Lavinia, wife of Jacob ■ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1147 Walter. Mr. Wolfersberger died in Derry township aged sixty-six, and his wife died in the same township aged sixty-one years. The}' were both members of the Reformed church. Mr. Wolfersberger was a Repub- lican. Levi Wolfersberger obtained his education in the common schools of Derry township. After leaving school he was for seven years engaged in farming. From the year 1871, for six years, he was employed in making post fence. In 1877 he went upon the farm of Cyrus Gingerich, which he cultivated for four years. In 1882 he occupied one of Don Cameron's farms and removed in 1883 to the farm of W. Raucli. in East Hanover township. After tilling that farm for three years he moved to West Hanover township, where he now resides. He was married, in November, 1871, to Miss Louisa, daughter of Harry and Rosanna (Shadle) McCurty. They have had seven children, six of whom are living: Christian; Frank ; Susan, wife of Milton Allen ; Harvey, Alice, and David. Hetrich, John E., was born in East Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., Janu- ary 12, 1850. He is a son of Levi and Jane (Early) Hetrich. His grandparents were both natives of Dauphin county, and lived to a great age ; his grandmother died aged ninety years. Levi Hetrich, father of John C, was also born in Dauphin county, and was for sixty years a farmer of West Han- over township. He was married to Miss Jane Early, a native of Dauphin county. Their twelve children are all living, and are : Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Ulrich ; Eckih ; Martha, wife of Jacob Clements ; Edward ; John E.; Mary A., wife of John Berry ; Val- entine ; Thomas; Levi; Sarah, wife of John McCormick; Hiram ; Malinda, wife of Simon Cassel. Mr. Levi Hetrich was a Republican. He and his wife were members of the Re- formed church. John E. Hetrich received a limited educa- tion. He learned shoemaking in his boy- hood, serving a two years' apprenticeship. After working at his trade for six months he abandoned it, and was for three years en- gaged in farming. He was married, Janu- ary 7, 1874, to Miss Jane, daughter of Will- iam and Maria (Albright) Allen. Their chil- dren are : Robert G., and Clara, wife of David Shope. In 1874 he removed on a farm, and occupied it for ten years. He also farmed in Lower Paxton township for five years, after which he removed to West Hanover township, Dauphin county. In 1882 he bought the farm of the late Samuel Witten, which he has since cultivated up to the present time. In 1894 he was elected tax collector of West Hanover township, which office he now holds. Kramer, George W., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 25, 1836. He is a son of the late John and Catherine (Hoffman) Kramer, natives of Dauphin county. John Kramer was engaged in farming until seven years previous to his death, when he retired from active business. His wife was Catharine (Hoffman) Kramer. They had six children, three of whom are living : George W., John H, and Elizabeth, wife of George Knubb. Mr. John Kramer died aged eighty-nine. In his political views he was Republican. He was a member of the Church of God ; his wife belongs to the same church ; she still survives at the age of ninety years. George W. Kramer received his education in the public schools. From his youth he was en- gaged in farming. In 1861 he purchased a farm of his own, which he has cultivated for over thirty years. He was married, in 1860, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Michael Cassel. Of their ten children these are liv- ing : Aaron ; Kate, wife of John Brightbill; Annie, wife of John Stoner; Lizzie, wife of Edward Sherk ; Maggie, wife of Harry Bol- ton ; Caroline, and Cora. In 1862 Mr. Kramer was drafted for three years' service in the United States army. In 1885 he was elected supervisor of West Hanover township for a term of three years and in 1892 was again elected to the same office for two years. Brightbill, David W., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., September 23, 1838. He is a son of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Lingle) Brightbill. Adam Brightbill was also born in West Hanover township in 1809. He was edu- cated in the public schools. He was engaged in farming until 1861, when he retired from business. He served as school director of West Hanover township for a number of years. He married Miss Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Paul Lingle, a native of Dauphin county. Five of their eight children ai'e living: Benjamin; Martha, wife of John 1148 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Runkle ; David W.; Melinda, wife of Jacob Kauffman ; Adeline, wife of Philip Mover. David W. Brightbill received a limited education. In his youth he assisted upon his father's farm. He was married, March 8, 1860, to Miss Mary J., daughter of John and Sidney (Heckert) Buck. They have had five children, of whom four are living : Lizzie, wife of Frank Hicks; John Adam, Joseph M., and Mary M. He bought the home farm of his father's estate in 1874. After having been a farmer for about fifty years, he retired in 1892, and moved to the residence he now occupies. He served effi- ciently and acceptably for three years as school director in West Hanover township. In 1895 he engaged in the shingle business, which is his present occupation. John Buck, father of Mrs. Brightbill, was born in Lower Paxton township, June 27, 1811, and was a farmer. Beginning in 1825 he carried the United States mail between Harrisburg and Hamburg for many years. He was married, December 26, 1836, to Miss Sidney Heckert, born in Lower Paxton town- ship, December 26, 1814. They had ten children, of whom these are living: Mary Jane; John J.; Lucy Alice, wife of Charles Green await ; Margaretta, wife of Joseph Early; Caroline H., wife of Jacob Snyder; Amos C, and George H. In his later years Mr. Buck was engaged in hotel keeping. He was for two years proprietor of the Pax- tonia Hotel ; he also had the Fairhill Hotel for ten years, after which he retired from business, and settled at Hummelstown, Pa., where he died June 10, 1882. He was Democratic in his political opinions. He and his wife were members of the Reformed church, and they are interred in Mt. Zion cemetery, Lower Paxton township. Mr. John Brightbill, son of D. W. Bright- bill, is engaged in the management of his father's farm. Mr. Joseph Brightbill, an- other son, taught school two years in Eliza- bethtown, and two years in West Hanover township, Dauphin county. Since 1890 he has been a clerk in Sible's lumber and planing mill. He is known as a man of integrity and is universally esteemed. Buck, Solomon C, was born in West Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., Feb- ruary 21, 1844. He is a son of John and Sophia (Cassel) Buck. His grandfather, Christian Buck, was married, in 1808, to Rebecca Zarker. They had seven sons: John and Jacob, who were twins; David, Andrew, Christian, Daniel, and Solomon. Christian Buck died in Dauphin county. His wife died March 9, 1874, aged eighty- seven. John Buck, son of Christian and Rebecca (Zarker) Buck, and father of Solomon C, was born in Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county, Pa., March 13,1810. He spent his boyhood on the farm. At eighteen years of age he learned the miller's trade in a flouring mill, and was for seven years en- gaged in that occupation. He was then em- ployed in farming, until he was twenty-nine years old. He held various offices in West Hanover township, and was among its prom- inent and honored residents. Sophia Cassel, to whom he was married, January 27, 1837, was the daughter of John and Christina (Smith) Cassel, and was born in Swatara township, April 7, 1805. They had four children, of whom the only one now living is Solomon C. The father died in Sep- tember, 1891, aged eighty-one ; the mother died June 9, 1895, aged ninety years. They were both members of the Lutheran church. Solomon C. Buck received his education in the common schools. Working out among the farmers he was busily employed until he was of age. For one year, 1865, he attended bar for Mr. John Stemler in his hotel in Harrisburg. The next year he began farm- ing on his own account. He was married, February 17, 1870, to Miss Kate A., daugh- ter of Jacob and Mary (Keiffer) Jones. They have no children. In 1877 Mr. Buck bought the farm formerly owned by Samuel and Catherine Glossbrenner, at which place he now resides. In 1889 he was elected assessor of West Hanover township, served one term, was re-elected, and served a second term. For a term of three years he was auditor. In 1892 he was elected inspector for one year. He also held other offices. In 1885 he was appointed agent of fertilizer appraiser for J. B. Thomas, of Philadelphia, which position he now holds. Mr. Buck is Democratic in his political views. He is a member of the Lu- theran church. The grandfather of Mrs. Buck was born in England and came to America at the age of four years. Her grandmother was born in Dauphin county and was a daughter of John and Lizzie Keiffer. They had four children : John, Jacob, Daniel, and Catherine, all of whom died in West Hanover township. mmm DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1149 Jacob Jones, the father of Mrs. Buck, was born in Dauphin county, Pa., May 15, 1825. Her mother was also a native of Dauphin county and was born March 26, 1828. Gassel, John B., was born in Swatara township, Dauphin county, Pa., June 5, 1838. He is a son of George and Barbara (Horst) Cassel. George Cassel was born in Dauphin county, he was a farmer and an honored resident of West Hanover township. He held various offices, such as supervisor, etc. He was a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. His wife also was a native of Dauphin county ; she was a daughter of Michael Horst. Seven of their eight children are living: Augustus ; John B.; Ephraim ; Catherine, wife of Levi Bol- ton ; Absalom; George ; and Annie, wife of James McCord. His wife was a member of the Baptist church. John B. Cassel received a limited educa- tion and was employed upon his father's farm until he was twenty-four years old. He was married in September, 1861, to Miss Kate, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Shuey) Bolton. They had six children ; five are living : Emma J., wife of Levi Ging- erich ; Kate Elizabeth, wife of Henry Cas- sel ; Annie, wife of Jacob R. Sherk ; George E., and John H. In 1862 Mr. Cassel re- moved to his father's farm and cultivated it for four years. In 1872 he bought of his father the farm where he has since resided. In 1862 he worked one year at carpentering but has since devoted his attention exclu- sively to farming. In 1873 he was elected supervisor of West Hanover township and served one year. He was elected school director of the same township and served three years. In 1892 he was again elected supervisor for two years. Mr. Cassel is a Republican. Bolton, Levi, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 22, 1838. He is a son of Jacob and Cathe- rine (Shuey) Bolton. Jacob Bolton was born in Lebanon county, Pa. He was a blacksmith, but was principally engaged in farming. He was married to Miss Cathe- rine Shuey. Of their seven children only three are living : Sarah, wife of David Crum ; Catherine, wife of John Cassel, and Levi. Jacob Bolton was a Republican. Both he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. Both died on the old homestead, where their son Levi now resides. The father died in 1883, aged fifty-five, the mother died aged seventy-one years. Both are buried in the farm graveyard. Levi Bolton was educated in the public schools of Dauphin county. After leaving school he worked with his father on the farm until he was twenty-three years old. He was married, in October, 1861, to Miss Kate, daughter of George and Barbara (Horst) Cassel. They had three children : John H., George E., and Harvey M. Mr. Bolton was drafted in 1861 for the three years' service in the United States army, and paid $300 substitute money. In 1887 he was elected tax collector of West Hanover township for one year. He served eleven years as school director, and in 1895 was elected to the same position for an additional term of three years. Bell, David B., was born in York county, Pa., March 30, 1827. He was a son of the late Peter and Sarah (Meyers) Bell. His grandfather was born in England, and his grandmother in York county. Peter Bell, his father, was also born in York county, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of his native counts . In his younger days he was engaged in farming in York county. He was married, in 1814, to Miss Sarah Meyers, a native of York county. They had sixteen children. Five of these are living: Anna, wife of Fred. Crumlich ; Rachel C., wife of John Ferry ; George W., Isaiah, and Lavinia J., wife of Israel Stine. Peter Bell died in June, 1844 ; his wife died at the age of seventy-five. He was a Republican, and a member of the Evangelical church. David D. Bell received a common school education. He was engaged in farming until he was eighteen. He then learned shoemaking, and worked at it for five years. After this he was for two years employed in broom making. Mr. Bell was married, De- cember 26, 1847, to Miss Rachel, daughter of George and Catherine (Strominger) Traver. Six of their nine children are living: Sarah J., wife of George Herman ; Adam H.; Amanda E., wife of Benjamin Waltz ; George T.; Monroe, and Edward K. From York county, where he was farming, Mr. Bell re- moved in 1868 to Dauphin county, and for six years occupied the farm of Dr. Coover. He then removed to West Hanover town- ship and worked the farm of Mr. A. Fackler for seventeen years. In 1891 he bought the 1150 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA farm of the late D. Bolton, on which he re- sided at the time of his death. George Traver, the father of Mrs. Bell, was a native of York county. He worked for many years at shoeraaking, and was also engaged in farming. He married Miss Catherine Strom inger, daughter of Michael Strominger, of York county. They had ten children, of whom seven are living : Annie, wife of George Woods ; David ; Rachel, widow of David D. Bell ; Rebecca, wife of Joseph Hain ; Elizabeth, wife of William Downs ; George W., and Daniel. Mr. Traver died in 1878, aged eighty-eight years. His wife died in 1873. Both were members of the Church of God. Fackler, Adam, was born in West Han- over township, Dauphin county, Pa., De- cember 24, 1851. He is a son of George and Harriet (Fisher) Fackler. George Fackler was born in Lower Paxton township, Dau- phin county ; he was a farmer. His wife was also a native of Dauphin county, and was a daughter of John and Catherine Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Fackler had twelve children, of whom ten are living: Adam; Catherine, wife of Bern hard Gastrock ; George W.; Daniel ; Mary E., wife of Jacob Ensminger ; Harriet, wife of Jacob Stouffer; Sarah, wife of a Mr. Hubbard ; David, Emma, and Hoyt. George Fackler was elected supervisor of West Hanover town- ship and served two terms. He also served one year as constable of the same township. For two years he was treasurer of the Dau- phin County Fire Insurance Company. In 1880 he removed to Kansas. He has retired from business and he and his wife are lead- ing a quiet life. Adam Fackler spent his early life on the farm, and received the education usually ob- tained by farmers' boys in the public schools. He remained upon the farm until he was twenty-two. He was married, in Lower Pax- ton township, to Miss Amelia, daughter of Augustus and Mary (Ort) Gnstrock. They have one son, John A. Mr. Fackler moved on his father's farm in 1873, and in 1875 purchased the place, and has resided on it ever since. He is a good, solid Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. The parents of Mrs. Fackler were both born in Germany. They came to America in their youth and were engiged in farming. They had seven children, of whom three are living: Bernhard ; Amelia, Mrs. Fackler; and Samuel. Her father died at the age of seventy years ; her mother is still living, at the age of sixty-five. John A. Fackler, son of Adam Fackler, received his early education in the public schools. At the age of fifteen he attended the high school in Linglestown for one ses- sion. When he was sixteen years old he at- tended the Williamsport Business College, and was graduated from that institution at the end of a year, after which he learned short-hand writing. Then, being eighteen years old, he attended the Millersville State Normal School until 1895, after which he began teaching in the public school. He is regarded by all as a young man of probity and ability, whose future career is most promising. Rauch, James M., farmer, was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., February 17, 1849. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Shupp) Rauch, both natives of Dauphin county, the former born in West Hanover township, died in Martinsburg, W. Va., the latter born in Susquehanna town- ship, is still living, and resides in Martins- burg. James M. Rauch grew up on the farm in West Hanover township. He ac- companied his parents when they removed to Martinsburg, W. Va., in 1866, and made his home with them for eight years. But a home and a farm in his native township had stronger attractions for him, and in 1874 lie gratified his desires by returning to West Hanover township. He procured the farm on which he now resides, and has found oc- cupation in cultivating it. He was married, Juue 19, 1880, to Miss Emma J. Miller, daughter of Esquire Jacob T. Miller. They have no children. Mr. Rauch is a" good solid Democrat. He is a member of the Reformed church. Brown, Samuel S., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county, Pa., January 30, 1846. He is a son of the late John and Margaret (Snoddy) Brown. His great-grandmother was born in Germany. She came to America at eighteen years of age, and settled in Dauphin county, where she died. His grandparents were both natives of Dauphin county. John Brown, father of Samuel S., was born in West Hanover township, January 16, 1812. He was a carpenter, and followed that busi- ness for many years ; but later in life he asma DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1151 began farming. He married Miss Margaret Snoddy, who was born in 1816, in West Hanover township. They had twelve chil- dren, of whom eleven are living : John ; Mary, wife of Amos Cassel ; William; Cal- vin ; Samuel S ; James ; Jacob ; Margaret, wife of Anthony Fetterman ; Sarah, wife of Isaac Boyer; Lydia, wife of Joshua Boeshore ; Gown ; and George. Mr. John Brown died in West Hanover township in 1890, aged seventy-eight; his wife died in 1881. Both were members of the Reformed church at Shellsville, Pa. Samuel S. Brown took only a partial course in the public schools. From the age of fourteen, for four j'ears, he was employed in farming. At eighteen he enlisted at Harrisburg in company B, Tenth regiment, United States infantry. His regiment was part of the Ninth army corps at Petersburg, Va. He served three years. In 1866-67 he served on the frontier, among the Indians. He was discharged from the service Febru- ary 16, 1867, when he returned home and engaged in farming. Mr. Brown was mar- ried, November 10, 1868, to Miss 'Elizabeth, daughter of Elias and Sarah (Kauch) Dill- man. They have had twelve children, of whom nine are living: Christian; Margaret, wife of Elmer Straw; John, Samuel, Elias, Sarah, Mary, Monroe, and Emma. In 1874 Mr. Brown removed to Cornwall, Lebanon county, Pa., where he was employed in fill- ing a furnace. ' Later he returned to West Hanover township, Dauphin county. In 1888 he was elected supervisor of Middle Paxton township. Since that year he has devoted his attention to farming. Mr. Brown is a Republican, and a member of Hoffman's church. Elias Dillman, the father of Mrs. Brown, was born in Schuylkill county, Pa. He re- moved to Cornwall, Lebanon county, and for eleven years was engaged in filling a furnace, after which he moved to Lancaster county, Pa., and thence to West Hanover township, Dauphin county, where he is still living, at the age of eightj'-one years. He married Sarah Kauch, a native of Schuyl- kill county ; they had six children, of whom the only ones now living are: John, and Elizabeth, wife of Samuel S. Brown. Mrs. Dillman died in 1892, aged seventy-eight. Cassell, David, was born in West Han- over township, Dauphin count}', Pa., July 1, 1830. He is a son of the late Emanuel and Hannah (Urich) Cassell. His grandparents were natives of Pennsylvania. Emanuel Cassell, father of David Cassell, was born in Dauphin county, Pa. In his earlier life he was for many years engaged in farming and distilling. He was twice married. His first . wife was Miss Polly Urich, by whom he had one son, Daniel. His second wife was Miss Hannah Urich, a native of Dauphin count}'. They had eleven children, of whom nine are living: Daniel; David ; Catherine, wife of James Baker, deceased ; Elizabeth, John, Samuel, Emanuel, William, and Hannah. He died aged sixty-eight. He was a Re- publican and he and his wife were members of the Church of God. David Cassell was educated in the public schools. His youth was spent on the farm, where he remained until April, 1874. In this year he removed to Harrisburg and was engaged in the coal and lumber business for eleven years. After this he dealt in live stock for four years. From 1885 to 1890 he traveled through the Western States, vis- iting Chicago, St. Louis and other important shipping points, and bought live stock for shipping to Eastern markets. In 1890 lie returned to his farm, where he now resides, and which he cultivates. He is a healthy old bachelor and a Republican. Smeltzer, David M., was born in West Hanover township, Dauphin county. Pa., January 8, 1845. He is a son of the late Peter and Rebecca (Miller) Smeltzer, both also natives of West Hanover township. Mrs. Smeltzer was a daughter of George and Mar- garet Miller. Peter Smeltzer was a farmer. They had nine children, of whom seven are living : George ; John ; Rebecca ; Sarah, wife of Jonathan Zeider ; William ; David M. ; and Rosanna, wife of Martin Hocker. Both parents died in West Hanover township, the mother on December 24, 18S4. David M. Smeltzer was educated in the schools of his native township. He is prac- tical lj' a self-made man. At seventeen years of age he went to learn the trade of miller in a flouring mill and was in this occupation for five years. In 1863 he eidisted for three months' service in the Union army, in com- pany E, Thirty-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, after which he enlisted for one year in company I, Eighty-seventh regiment. He was in the war for three years. After this service was over he worked for three years at his trade. Beginning with 186S he 71 HH 1152 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was for three years employed in farming in South Hanover township, then four years in Lower Paxton township, then managed a farm in Susquehanna township for nine years; during the following two years he was farming in Lower Swatara township ; then again in Lower Paxton township for two years; then in Swatara township, where for six years he operated a dairy in connection with the farm, supplying customers in the city of Harrisburg. At the expiration of this period he removed to West Hanover town- ship and bought the farm of the late Joseph Lingle, which he now occupies and culti- vates. In August, 1863, Mr. Smeltzer married his first wife, Miss Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (McCord) Wolly. They had eight children, of whom five are living: Minnie, wife of George W. Miller; Robert; Samuel ; William ; and Annie, wife of Elmer Zeider. Mrs. Smeltzer's parents were natives of Dauphin county ; her father, Jacob Wolly, taught school in South Hanover township for many years. In January, 1878, Mr. Smeltzer married his second wife, Miss Amanda E. Page, daughter of Elias and Catherine (Zeider) Page, by whom he had two sons; the only one now living is John. The second Mrs. Smeltzer's father, Elias Page is a farmer; he resides in Harrisburg. On May 22, 1880, Mr. Smeltzer married his third wife, Miss Sarah J., daughter of Jere- miah and Hannah (Forney) Wirt. Of their six children five are living: Margaret J., Sadie J., Harry E., Charles L., and Leroy H. The parents of Mrs. Sarah Smeltzer were natives of Dauphin county. Her father was both carpenter and farmer. He died July 4, 1872. Her mother died July 29, 1893, at the age of sixty-two. In 1887 Mr. Smeltzer was elected school director of Lower Paxton township and served two years. He is a good, solid Republican. He is a faithful member of the Church of God. Balsbaugh, Christian Hervey, author, was born in West Hanover township, Dau- phin county, Pa., April 16, 1831. He is a son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Longe- necker) Balsbaugh. George Balsbaugh, the great-grandfather of Christian H, was born in Pfals, Germany. The family name origi- nated there, from a stream of water, Bach, running through Pfals. By a change of consonants it became Balsbaugh. The grand- father of Christian H. Balsbaugh was born at Spring Creek, near the old Derry church, in Derry township, Dauphin county ; his grandmother was born in Cumberland county, Pa, They resided on and cultivated the old homestead where Christian H. was born. The grandfather lived to within a few months of ninety-seven years of age. He was for many years a bishop. He was in perfect health, and could read without spec- tacles. He died without sickness. The grand- mother died in a similar manner, at the age of sixty-nine years. They are buried in the graveyard at the old homestead farm. Peter Balsbaugh, father of Christian H, was born in East Hanover township, Dau- phin county. He was a very temperate man ; he was a farmer. He married, on August 29, 1816, Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Maria (Musser) Longenecker, who was born in Lancaster county. The}' had nine children, of whom four are living : Benjamin, Maria, Christian Hervey, and Samuel. He died November 21, 1871, aged seventy-nine. His wife died on New Year's eve, 1874, aged seventy-seven. Both were members of the German Baptist church, and both are buried at the West Hanover church above named. Christian Hervey Balsbaugh received the ordinal - }' public school education. As a youth he was not physically strong, but was vigorous in mind and robust in his spiritual nature. At nineteen years of age he began teaching school. Having to make his own way, he accomplished his end by teaching during the winter months and studying in the summer. He attended the Harrisburg Academy for one term in the summer of his nineteenth year. In 1851 he attended Penn- sylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., for one term, and taught school during the winter. In 1852 he attended Freeland Seminary, in Montgomery county, Pa. He began the study of medicine in the autumn of 1852, and in the following year spent one term at the Ec- lectic College, Philadelphia. Here he was broken down by too arduous study and was obliged to return home, where he remained until the autumn of 1854; he then went to New York City, entered the Hygienic Col- lege and pursued a course of study until 1860. This was a most important and profit- able period in his mental growth and de- velopment. He was under the instruction of some of the most talented, skillful, and emi- nent men of the day. The result was a broad, thorough and liberal education. 4* . i£ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1153 In 1860 he began contributing to the press and has published many able and notable articles on a wide range of subjects. In 1895 " Glimpses of Jesus " or " Letters of C. H. Balsbaugh " was compiled by T. T. Myers. The book is having a ready sale and is elicit- ing testimonials of a most gratifying charac- ter. Mr. Balsbaugh is now a contributor to five magazines and carries on correspondence with eminent people around the globe. He administers to the relief of the afflicted as op- portunity and ability permits. He is a prac- tical Christian and a firm believer in the harmony between nature and revelation. To assert this harmony and demonstrate it has been a favorite employment of his facile and able pen for thirty years. He still pursues his investigations, but confines his study mostly to physical matters. He studies his- tory, science, and philosophy only so far as they illustrate the higher life. He was first married, April 15, 1878. to Miss Harriet, daughter of Peter and Caroline Gipe. They had no children. Mrs. Bals- baugh died January 8, 1887, aged forty-five. His second marriage, May 1, 1890, was with Miss Harriet, daughter of Dr. Elisha and Anna Mary (Mackey) Shelly, who before her marriage had been a teacher. Cassel, Christian, farmer and justice of the peace, was born February 10, 1831, in Derry township, Dauphin county, Pa.; son of Michael and Leah (Mumma) Cassel. His father was born in Middle Paxton township and is a son of John Cassel, who was a na- tive of Pennsylvania and located at Middle- town, this county, about the year 1815, where he became a miller for George Fry, and was subsequently appointed agent to manage Mr. Fry's vast estate. Here John Cassel died. He was the father of eleven children : Fred- erick, Michael, John, George, Katharine, Jane, Sarah, Sophia, Lena, Elizabeth, and Barbara. The mother of these children was Magdalene Smith before her marriage to John Cassel. She and her husband were members of the Lutheran church, and Mr. Cassel was a Whig in his political views. Michael Cassel married Leah Mumma and followed farming mostly in Derry and Swa- tara townships, and died in West Hanover on the farm now owned by his son, Christian Cassel. The only child born to Michael and Leah (Mumma) Cassel was Christian C. After the death of his first wife Michael was married to Catharine Gingrich, by whom he had two children: Ann M. and Catharine. Christian C. was educated in the public schools and at Middletown and was brought up at farm labor. He married Catharine Runyan, daughter of George and Mary (Wilt) Runyan, and they had eight children: Calvin, George R., Michael M., Edward D., John C, Emma J., Mazie E., and Katie E. Mr. Cassel is a director of the Hummelstown National Bank, one of the managers of the creamery at Union Deposit, and director and treasurer of the Dauphin County Mutual Fire Insurance Company since January 1, 1883. He has served as school director, and supervisor and auditor of his township. He was elected a justice of the peace in 1875, and has filled that cffice ever since with much credit and ability. He has been a member of the Lutheran church from early manhood. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. Ingram, Samuel D., was born in Chester county, Pa., November 9, 1811. He was the son of Dr. John and Lydia (Delaplaine) In- gram. His father died when he was six years old. From that time, with his sister Eliza, he was trained and educated in the home of his aunt, his father's sister, the wife of Jonathan Ganse, then a prominent teacher and at that time and for many years the principal of West Chester Academy and Boarding School. In the eighteenth year of his age Mr. Ingrain went to Sandsbury- ville and was the teacher of the county school there. In 1837 he was elected teacher of the girls' grammar school, in which posi- tion he continued until he was elected the first superintendent of the public schools of Harrisburg and of Dauphin count}', which office he held continuously for fifteen years. Subsequently he taught in the public schools of this city, and for twenty-seven years con- ducted a private school under his own di- rect supervision. He was married, January 1, 1843, to Malvina F., youngest daughter of John and Mary (Schock) Geiger. To them was born one son, who was city editor of the Harrisburg Telegram, and who died October 8, 1877. Mr. Ingram was quiet and unas- suming in manner, but firm in his convic- tions of right and sense of duty, unobtrusive and retiring, his influence for the good and true was felt in the community and acknowl- edged by the esteem in which he was held. He was more than an example in this re- 1154 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENCYCL OPEDIA gard, he was a factor as well. Elected super- intendent of schools for the city and county when the establishment of the office was op- posed, and the office itself held in positive disrespect by those who should have better appreciated its bearing, but conscious of the necessity of elevating the standard of in- struction, Mr. Ingram, at great personal sacrifice, assumed the duties of the office. He labored long and faithfully in condi- tions which would have discouraged any one actuated by an impulse of personal gain only, but moved by a sense of duty to his profession and his high sense of respon- sibility to do with his might what his hand found to do, he persevered with a result which was to him its own reward, and to the cause to which his service was rendered of unmeasured value. Mr. Ingram was an enthusiast in his profession, and was not only an educator, but was an influential citizen. He was at one time a member of the city council and for years a member of the board of control. He was prominent in many of the humane and social organiza- tions of the city. He was an earnest mem- ber of the Presbyterian church. Always a good citizen and lover of his country, Mr. Ingram cared little or nothing for empty fame. His ambition was to do good, to benefit his fellows and to make the world better for having lived. He died June 30, 1894. He was prominent in Masonic circles, being at the date of his death the oldest member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, and one of the charter members of Pilgrim Com- mandery, No. 11, K. T. Gastrock, Barnhard, Linglestown, was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 19, 1850 ; son of Au- gustus and Mary (Orth) Gastrock. The par- ents were both natives of Germany. The father came to this country when he was nineteen years of age, having been employed in a hotel, and after his settlement here be- came a farmer. The mother came one year later. They had a family of five children, three of whom are living: Barnhard, Amelia, and Samuel, of Boston, Mass. Thefatherdied August 20, 1873, aged seventy-four years. In his politics he was a Democrat. His family were members of the Lutheran church. Barnhard was reared on the farm and ac- quired only a limited education. He was married, September 25, 1872, to Miss Cathe- rine Fackler, daughter of George and Har- riet (Fisher) Fackler. Their children are " Elizabeth, Mary Ellen, Barnhard, and Will- iam. In 1873 Mr. Gastrock engaged in farming for himself on the farm of George Fackler, which he cultivated for two years. In 1875 he bought the farm lately owned by Thomas Finney, which he has occupied since that time. In 1890 he was elected super- visor of West Hanover and served in the office three years. In his political views he is a Republican, and in 1894 was a delegate to the county convention of his party, and the year following represented the township in the Republican State Convention. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church. Rauch, Samuel J., farmer, West Hanover township, was born March 14, 1844 ; son of John and Elizabeth (Shoop) Rauch. The parents were both natives of Dauphin county, the father of East Hanover and the mother of Lower Paxton township. They were fanners and reared a family of six chil- dren : Mary J., Eliza A., Samuel J., John W. and Edward, twins, and James M. The father was a farmer and dairyman. He died at the age of fifty-eight years, and his wife survives and resides at Martinsburg, Va. The grandparents were both natives of Dau- phin county and were farmers, and both died in Dauphin county. Samuel J. received his primary education in the public schools of West Hanover town- ship, and also attended private schools for two sessions. He was then engaged in teach- ing for three successive winters, and working on the farm in the summers. He also was agent of the Buckeye Company in selling agricultural machinery, and held this posi- tion three years. He was also in the retail grocery business for a number of years. He was married, November 12, 1875, to Miss Louisa Deitweiler, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Thomas) Deitweiler. Their chil- dren are : Lizzie S., Jennie A., Florence D., Mary L., Carrie T., and Maggie V. After his marriage he was engaged in selling agricul- tural machinery for fipe years. He then bought the home farm of his father's estate, on which he has since been extensively en- gaged in farming and stock raising. In his political views he is a Democrat, and has served as school director, supervisor, auditor and inspector of elections. In religious faith he is with the Reformed church and is a member of that denomination. Michael Rauch, *■ was a ' ThoiiT- Carol Sam' E> I log two a p of w. ye' r' ., manufac- ">r, Wayne, iruggist, Horatio, infancy. " Post, odge, ind j in lie .. In • with Jean- iudy. edu- $50. 'ling ilic i DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1159 course in less than four years, and was grad- uated from college in the class of 1891 with the first honors of the class, being the first student east of the Allegheny mountains to take the honors of Waynesburg College. For two years Mr. Bufflngton studied law in the office of J. C. McAlarney, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in 1893 at Harrisburg. He at once opened a law office in Lykens, and succeeded in building up an extensive practice in Dauphin and adjoining counties. His politics are Repub- lican. He takes an active interest in the P. 0. S. of A., and composed a funeral ode for the order. H. E. Bufflngton, though a young man, was engaged as the leading counsel for the defense in the celebrated Zeiders murder trial, March 9, 1896, at Pottsville. The trial came to a sudden termination in one day by the peculiarly shrewd and keenly penetrat- ing cross-examination of the young practi- tioner. Frank Adams, Isaac Bendigo, and Charles Bendigo, of Reiner City, Schuylkill county, were indicted for the murder of Ben- jamin Zeiders, an aged huckster, from Perry county, who, on Christmas night of 1895, had his skull crushed in by a huge stone shortly after a quarrel. Zeiders lingered un- conscious for eight days and died without recovering consciousness, considerable pus having formed on the brain beneath the wound. A post mortem examination also revealed marked symptoms of pneumonia, three-fourths of one lung being inflamed. Young Bufflngton " took the cue," and by a long and extensive research on the diseases of the brain and lungs, framed an elaborate and ingenious defense. The Commonwealth trustingly relied on the testimony of three local physicians to prove the corpus delicto. The first unsuspecting physician gave dam- aging testimony on direct examination. But Buffington met him with such a hot fire of technical cross-examination and medical au- thorities as to completely break up the Com- monwealth's case and to establish the theory of the defense. The two other expert wit- nesses of the Commonwealth followed the defendant's pneumonia theory and a verdict of " Not guilty " was rendered without the jury's leaving the box. Frank Adams, how- ever, was detained on the same indictment, and a verdict of simple assault and battery was rendered against him. The defendant was admitted to bail, and the case appealed to the Superior Court, before which Mr. Buf- flngton made the chief argument. Mr. W. J. Whitehouse was associate counsel. A de- cision has not yet been rendered. Harry E. Buffington was married, at Tower City, June 17, 1896, to Miss Elizabeth A., daughter of Dr. R. B. and Annie (Mathias) Wilson, of Tower City. Mr. Buffington is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The career of Mr. Buffington shows how a young man with noble aspirations can win his way through all difficulties to an honor- able position and qualify himself for influ- ence and usefulness. The family name is English. The first English child born in Pennsylvania was a Buffington. George Buffington, great-grand- father of Harry E., was born in Chester county, Pa., in February, 1759, and was a son of Benjamin Buffington, also a native of the State. In 1783 George Buffington mar- ried Barbara Hoffman, and had eleven chil- dren ; the fifth of these was George Buffing- ton, Jr., grandfather of Harry E. The par- ents, George and Barbara (Hoffman) Buf- fington, both died in Pennsylvania. George Buffington, Jr., was born May 10, 1795, in Lykens Valley. He was a miller, and lost his mill, which cost him $7,000, by a cyclone which passed over the valley in 1855. He married Catherine Yeager, of German descent, born in Lykens Valley. Their children were twelve in number; they were : Cyrus, born December 30, 1821 ; Amanda, May 28, 1824, is deceased ; Elias, December 23, 1825 ; John G., born January 31, 1828, died July 27, 1884; Henrietta, born September 9, 1830, died May 22, 1832 ; George W., born December 23, 1832, died January 26, 1871 ; Catherine, born Novem- ber 3," 1834; Elizabeth, born December 3, 1836; Leah, born December 23, 1838; Jeremiah, born November 23, 1840, died November 14, 1843; Peter, born April 11, 1843, died at the age of seventeen ; Aaron, born about 1846, died aged eighteen. The father died in Lykens Valley. He was a Whig, and a member of the Reformed church. His sixth child, George W. Buffington, was the father of Harry E., and was born in Lykens Valley. He was a distiller and a contractor for hauling logs and timber to the mines. His wife, Susanna, was the daughter of Lewis Lenker, farmer, of Dau- phin county. Their children are: Harvey C, who died young ; Charles F., who resides in Colorado ; Benjamin F., tailor, residing 1160 BIO GRA PHI GAL ENGYGL OPEDIA in Indiana ; and Harry E. Mr. Burlington was a Republican, and was a member of the Reformed church. Thompson, Alexander F., ex-senator and attorney-at-law, was born at Pottsville, Schuylkill county, Pa., December 7, 1845. He is a son of the late Alexander and Isa- bella (Pennman) Thompson, both paternal and maternal sides of the family being of Scottish ancestry. The father, Alexander Thompson, was born in Dalkeith, Scotland, in 1808, and spent the first twenty years of his life in his native land. In 1828 he emi- grated to America, accompanied by his brother George, by James and Robert Penn- man, and by Isabella Pennman, who after- wards became his wife, and her sister. Land- ing at New York, they at once proceeded to Schuylkill county, Pa., and settled where the city of Pottsville now stands. Here Mr. Thompson began prospecting for coal, and shortly after, in connection with James and Robert Pennman, engaged in coal mining, which he carried on for the ensuing four or five years. At the end of that time he be- came superintendent of the mines of Potts & Co., and subsequently furnished timber to different mining firms in that section. In 1857 Mr. Thompson removed to Porter township, Schuylkill county, and engaged in flour milling, lumber manufacturing and agricultural pursuits, giving eight years to these occupations. From 1865 until 1871 he did contract work in the mines of Will- iam stown, and from 1871 until the date of his death, which occurred in December, 1873, he lived a retired life. Alexander Thompson and Isabella Penn- man were married at Pottsville. They had nine, children : Robert, who died in child-, hood; David P., who resides in Illinois; William W., who died at Frederick, Md., while serving in defense of his country in 1862; Elizabeth, wife of Hiram Kimmel, who died at Carver Hospital, Washington, D. C, while acting in the capacity of a nurse ; .Jennie, wife of Benneville Houtz, residing in Tower City, Pa.; Alexander F.; Robert B., a miner, residing in Tower City; Isabella, wife of George Paul, of Tower City, and James C, residing in Rejmoldsville, Pa. Mrs. Isabella Thompson died in Pottsville in 1852. Alexander Thompson was again married, in Pottsville, to Mary Bast, of that city. To this second union eleven children were born : Isaac, residing in Tower City, Pa.; George> residing in Alaska; John, residing in Tower City ; Andrew, of Shamokin, Pa.; Abraham, of Tower City ; Charles, who was killed in the mines at Tower City ; Mary, wife of George Stout ; Winfield, William, Elmer, and Rebecca, all residing in Tower City, Pa. Their mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson, sur- vives her husband, and resides on the home- stead at Tower City. Mr. Thompson was a Republican and a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. Alexander F. Thompson attended school for a month in Pottsville. When he was eleven years old his parents removed to Porter township, where he went for a few months to the district school. At the age of twelve he was engaged in the winter in driv- ing a four-horse team hauling logs to the mill, and in summer in working on the farm. He was employed thus for two years ; the two following years he spent in the grist mill of his father. In 1862, at seventeen years of age, he en- listed at Pottsville in company B, One Hun- dred and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania vol- unteers, under Col. J. K. Frick and Capt. William Wrenn, for nine months. He was mustered in at Harrisburg, then proceeded with his regiment to Washington, D. C, where they joined the Army of the Potomac, in Virginia. Mr. Thompson completed his term of service in May, 1363, and returned to Tower City, where he worked in the mines until June 30 of the same year, and then re- enlisted in company E, Thirty-ninth State militia, under Captain Mull and Colonel Campbell. He spent six weeks at Cham- bersburg and Greencastle, Pa., was dis- charged at Harrisburg in August, 1863, and returned for a time to his old occupation of mining. He enlisted for the third time, January 20, 1864, in company G, Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry, Capt. William Wrenn and Captains McCormick and Hinkson. He joined his regiment at Nashville, Tenn., and went with them through the Atlanta cam- paign, and during this term of service had two horses shot from under him, one at Rome, Ga., and one at Lovejoy Station. He was finally mustered out of the service, Au- gust 23, 1865, returned to Tower City, and for four years following worked in the mines, during which time he saved enough money to carry him through four terms at the Freeburg Academy. After this he again went back to Tower Citv and worked in the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1161 mines until 1872. Then for two and a half years he was a partner in the firm of Snyder & Thompson, in the general mercantile busi- ness, at Lykens. At the end of that time he sold his interest in the business and became a law student with C. W. Raber at Lykens, and Hon. A. J. Herr at Harrisburg. He was admitted to the bar in 1877, and opened an office at Lykens the same year, where he has ever since practiced. Mr. Thompson has built up an extensive and lucrative busi- ness in Dauphin and adjoining counties and in the higher State courts, he being a mem- ber of the bar of the Supreme Court. Mr. Thompson is a Republican and has been active and prominent in his party. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November, 1880, and re- elected in November, 1882, and served four years in the House with honor to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He was subsequently elected to the State Senate in November, 1884, and re-elected for a second term in November, 1888. He served eight years, during which he was member of many important committees. He was chair- man of mining and mines committees dur- ing his whole term of service, and during his entire service in the Legislature was member of the judiciary general committee. He was prominent in legislative bodies by reason of his eminent abilities as a speaker and debater, always commanding attention when he addressed the body, and making impression by the cogency of his speech and the soundness of his arguments'. Mr. Thompson was married, at Lykens, October 24, 1872, to Lizzie A. Halk, daugh- ter of William and Rebecca (Laud ensch lager) Halk, the former a merchant tailor at Wico- nisco. To their union has been born two children: W. Claud, student-at-law, secretary and treasurer of the Williams Valley Light, Heat and Power Company, and Warren Ray, graduate Pennsylvania State College, now taking electrical engineering course at Pennsylvania State College. Mr. Thompson is a lover of horses and has a track of his own. He has some fine specimens of fast horses. He is a member of Post No. 232, G. A. R., at Lykens, and past commander of William Thompson Post, No. 174, Tower City. The family are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Thompson began life without the aid and influence of property, but rich in native endowments and strong in pluck and push. He has traveled the road on foot, and well knows every inch of the way from the hum- blest obscurity to an acknowledged and en- viable prominence and popularity. As a business man, statesman and jurist he is of acknowledged ability. Duncan, Joseph, general foundry and machine shop, Lykens, Pa., was born in Derbyshire, England, May 13, 1846. His father, George Duncan, was born in Scot- land. In his younger days he was a miner. While still a young man he removed to England, locating in Derbyshire, and fol- lowed the trade of machinist with the Shef- field and Lancastershire Railway Company. He married Elizabeth Joshuason, born in Leicestershire, England. They had nine children: Mary, Joseph, John, George, Will- iam, David, Martha, Jennie, and Elizabeth. The father and mother both died in Eng- land. Joseph Duncan attended school until he was nine years old, when he went to work for sixpence a day in the machine shops; this continued until he was fourteen years old, when he was bound to Byer & Pea- cock, locomotive builders, near Manchester, England. For the first three years his wages were one shilling per day ; during the next four years he received one shilling and six pence per day. After his term of ap- prenticeship had expired he visited many parts of England, and worked in various places, getting new ideas of the working of iron, etc. In 1869 Mr. Duncan came to this country on the steamer City of Paris, landed at New York, and after a short stay went to Phila- delphia, and soon after to Harrisburg, Pa. After a few daj's he came to Lykens, where for ten years he was machinist for the Sum- mit Branch Railroad Company, and spent nine years in the shops of the Lykens Valley railroad. In 1888 Mr. Duncan bought the present plant from J. M. Hensel for $8,000, and improved it at an additional outlay of $3,000, making it for convenience and com- pleteness of equipment one of the most thoroughly appointed plants in the State, with a capacity for any product, from a tack to a locomotive. The plant is capable of an output of one hundred tons of finished castings per month. Mr. Duncan was married, at Manchester, England, in 1866, to Sarah Kemp, a native of England, born in 1846. Of their twelve 1162 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA children, those now living are : Harriet, wife of George Hersh, miner; Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Senior, foundryman ; Jennie, Walter, Josephine, George, and Han- nah. The deceased children are: George, Mary, Sarah, David, and Katie. Mr. Dun- can is a member of the Episcopal church. His politics are Republican. Comfortably situated in his fine dwelling house, with a safe and prosperous business, surrounded by a host of friends and well wishers, Mr. Dun- can may call his career a successful one. Stanley, Alfred G., druggist, Lykens, Pa. was born in Salisbury, England, January 24, 1845. His father, Robert Stanley, was born in Nottingham, England, in 1805. In his younger days he was a lace manufacturer, and later in life was a professor of music. He was a distinguished alto singer and was leader of the choir in the Salisbury Cathe- dral. On December 14, 1843, he married Annie Allwood, born in Worksop, Notting- hamshire, who died August 17, 1874. They had nine children: Frederick A., deceased ; Alfred G.; Georgiana, wife of Charles Stroud, lawyer in England ; Thomas A.; Robert, died aged twenty-five years ; Maud, wife of Harry Worth, of Nottingham ; Sidney J., also a law- yer; Katie, and Lucy, deceased. The father still resides in England, at the age of eighty- one. Alfred G. Stanley attended the parochial schools of his native place and the Cathedral College of Salisbury. He learned the drug business with Roberts & Son, with whom he spent four and a half years, after which he went to London and graduated with the well- known firm of Peter Boully, retail druggist, of London. Having worked, for some time at the profession in London, he found a change necessary to his health. He canfeto this country in 1869 and was for a short time in New York, then in Phiadelphia with Ellis Sons & Co. In 1871 he came to Lykens, Pa., and established a first-class drug business with a general supply of all kinds of drugs ; he has acquired the reputation of being one of the most reliable druggists of the county. Mr. Stanley was married, at Lykens, in December, 1873, to Mary, daughter of G. Spoerl, born in Lykens. They have seven children: Walter, deceased ; Frederick, drug- gist, with his father; Charles, also with his father; Wallington Smith ; Katie A. M.; Ray, and Mabel. In politics Mr. Stanley is a liberal. He is a member of the Episcopal church. For sixteen years Mr. Stanley was presi- dent of the Gratz Agricultural Society ; he has been president of the Lykens Agricul- tural Society for three years. He is a lover of horses, and has some very fine ones. He has in his possession some rare stuffed birds from various parts of the world, some of which he brought from England on his re- turn from a visit to that country in 1886. His visit was made for the purpose of seeing his father, now eighty-one years of age. Mr. Stanley is a genial gentleman and a live business man. He is the proprietor of the celebrated Stanley Bitters. He is well- known and popular. Lefevee, Dr. John Russel, homoeop- athist, Lykens, Pa., was born in New Bloom- field, Perry county, Pa., October 7, 1860. His father. Dr. Isaac Lefever, was born in Gettys- burg, Pa., in 1820, and was a son of Jacob Lefever, founder and editor of the Gettys- burg Compiler. Dr. Isaac Lefever was edu- cated in Gettysburg, and for some time edited the Compiler. He read medicine and graduated from the University of Pennsyl- vania, and afterwards adopted homoeopathy. He practiced in Cumberland county a few years and in Perry county. In 1868 he re- moved to Mechanicsburg, Pa., where he practiced until 1872; he then removed to Harrisburg, where he built up an extensive practice, and where he died October 20, 1893. He was a member of the Reformed church. John Russel Lefever attended school in New Bloomfield and in Mechanicsburg, and was graduated from the high school, Harris- burg, Pa. He read medicine with his father, and was graduated from the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia in 1884. In August of that year he located at Lykens, Pa., where he enjoys a large and successful practice. Dr. Lefever was married, at Harrisburg, Pa., in 1886, to M}a'a B., daughter of Samuel M. Ebersole, of Harrisburg. Dr. and Mrs. Lefever have three children : Hallett R., born October 9, 1887 ; Russel M., December 15, 1892, and Lillian M., October 17, 1894. Dr. Lefever is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church, and of Wiconisco Lodge, No. 570, F. & A. M., and State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. O. O. F., Har- risburg. The Doctor is a very clever man in DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1163 his profession, and of very agreeable person- ality. He is popular and prosperous, happy himself, and making others happy. Lefever, John Russel, M. D., homce- opathist, Lykens,Pa.,wasborn in New Bloom- field, Perry county, Pa., October 7, 1860. The various branches of the Lefever family found widely scattered in Pennsylvania and south- ward generally claim descent from Hugue- not ancestors, exiled from France by reli- gious persecution some two centuries ago. They are to be met with in York, Cumber- land, Crawford and Adams counties, Pa., about Winchester, Va., and in other locali- ties, but it has become impossible to trace relationships among them. The Lefevers of Crawford county and of Winchester are prob- ably the most closely allied to the family treated of in this sketch, having descended from uncles of Jacob Lefever, who was Dr. John R.'s grandfather. Jacob Lefever was born near Newville, Cumberland county, Fa., May 31, 1/95. He remained at home on his father's farm until he was about twenty, when he went into a printing office in Carlisle, Pa. Leaving Car- lisle in 1818, he went to Gettysburg and there established a newspaper, which lie called the Republican Compiler, and which he conducted until 1839, when Governor Porter appointed him register and recorder of Adams county. He held the office until the Constitution made it elective. At the time of his appointment he retired from the paper, and soon after the expiration of his term of office returned to Cumberland county and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1848 Mr. Lefever represented Cumberland county in the State Legislature. He was still a resident of this county when he died, April 26, 1875, in his eightieth year. Dr. Isaac Lefever was the son of Jacob Lefever and his wife Elizabeth, a native of Gettysburg, and of German descent. . He was born in Gettysburg, June 15, 1820, and spent in that town the first twenty-five years of his life. It may be said that his education was mainly acquired through his diligent application while employed in his father's printing office; for, although he at- tended school regularly from the early age of five until he reached his thirteenth year, it was but a common school education, suf- ficient only to acquaint him with the ele- mentary branches. When nearly thirteen he went into the printing office, worked dur- ing the day and studied at night, often ris- ing before daylight on winter mornings to read and study in the office until breakfast time. The busy young printer even found time for Latin, reciting on winter evenings, about 1833 or 1834, to Dr. J. H. Marsden, now of York Springs, Pa., but at that time prin- cipal of an academy for girls at Gettys- burg. After his father's return to Cumberland county, Isaac Lefever conducted the Compi- ler until the spring of 1842, when he sold the establishment, intending to remove from Gettysburg. But at this time a new impulse was given to his life, by the influence of David Gilbert, M. D., whose lectures on anatomy and physiology before the senior class of Pennsylvania College he had at- tended, by invitation of Dr. Gilbert, two or three years before. The Doctor now sought an interview with the young man, whose talents he had discerned, and suggested that he should study medicine. The idea was new to Mr. Lefever, but after mature consid- eration and consultation with friends he de- cided to act upon it, and accordingly com- menced reading with Dr. Gilbert in the summer of the same year. He studied un- der his preceptor until October, 1844, mean- while attending a course of lectures on chemistry at Pennsylvania College, by Prof. M. Jacobs. During the winter of 1844 and 1845 Mr. Lefever attended lectures at the medical department of Pennsylvania Col- lege, in Philadelphia, in which Dr. Gilbert then occupied the cbair of surgery. The other professors were Drs. William R. Grant, William Darrach, H. L. Patterson, J. Wilt- bank, and Washington L. Atlee. Of this group of distinguished men, Dr. Atlee is now the sole survivor. Pennsylvania Medical College then, and for a few j 7 ears after, occu- pied a building afterwards the seat of Hahne- mann College, but the former was always allopathic in its principles. Dr. Isaac Lefever first practiced his pro- fession at Mount Rock, Cumberland county, Pa., for one year, then moved to Loysville, in Sherman's Valley, Perry county; in No- vember, 1855, removed to New Bloom field, county seat of Perry county. Here he joined the Perry County Medical Society, served in all its offices and held his membership until he took up homoeopathy. He was also con- nected with the State Medical Society, and among its records are several reports made 1164 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA by him on behalf of the Perry county so- ciety. In 1860 Dr. Lefever was appointed postmaster of New Bloomfield. accepting the office principally on account of some finan- cial difficulties affecting himself and others as sureties for the previousincumbeut; these difficulties being removed, his resignation was tendered and accepted, and he was re- lieved of office in 1861. In that year he was appointed surgeon of the Third brigade, Fifteenth division, Uniformed militia of Pennsylvania, and held the commission un- til the then existing militia system was re- modeled. In October, 1862, he was elected associate judge of tbecourts of Perry county, and served in that office for a term of five years. In 1862 Dr. Lefever wished to apply for an appointment in the medical department of the army, but could not obtain the con- sent of his wife and family to this step until 1864. The application made, after due ex- amination, he was commissioned and ordered to report to the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania volunteers. With some little difficulty he reached his regiment, which was encamped close by the battlefield of Chupin's Farm, and remained with it until it was discharged. Although his commission was that of assist- ant surgeon, yet as he was the only medical officer with the regiment he performed sur- geon's duty. During a part of the time he also served in the same capacity a New York battery of artiller}', besides rendering similar services occasionally to other regi- ments deprived of their medical officers. In July, 1865, the regiment was discharged at Raleigh, N. C, and the Doctor returned home and resumed his practice. Even before his graduation from Pennsyl- vania Medical College, which took place in March, 1854, Dr. Lefever had given some consideration to the subject of homoeopathy, but laboring under the misapprehension common among allopathic physicians that that system consists merely in giving very minute doses of medicine, he paid it little attention. Still, with a candid desire for in- formation, he purchased and read Hahne- mann's Organon, as well as the treatise of Professor Simpson, of Edinburg, against homoeopathy. Influenced, however, rather by the latter book, which was most in ac- cordance with his education, he again dis- missed the subject from his mind and con- tinued allopathic practice. But now, after his return from the army, it was in some way brought again under his consideration. Meeting with a very intelligent homoeopathic physician, and receiving satisfactory answers to the many inquiries which he made of this gentleman, Dr. Lefever began to experiment as well as to read carefully on the subject. Preparing some medicines be treated several cases, as he then supposed homceopathicall} 7 , but found afterwards that he had only made an approach to that practice; yet be ob- tained results which led to further experi- ment with growing light on the subject and strengthening convictions, until, actually against his inclination, he became fully con- vinced of the truth of homoeopathy, and wholly discarded allopathic drugs. The longer he is engaged in homoeopathic prac- tice, the stronger is his conviction that it is the true method of treating diseases. In the sjmng of 1869 he left New Bloom- field for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, from which place, in November, 1872, he re- moved to Harrisburg, Pa., where he di^d October 20, 1893, and his remains were in- terred in the cemetery at New Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa. Kalbach, Harry A., druggist, Lykens, was born in Berks county, Pa., October 15, 1872. His father, William A. Kalbach, was born in Berks county in 1844, and is a son of Adam Kalbach, a farmer of that county. He was a lumber manufacturer, on a large scale, in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He married Emma S. Lengel, born in Berks county in 1851. Their children are : Harry A., Clayton W. and Webster L., both at school. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kalbach reside in Robesonia, Berks county, Pa. They are members of the Reformed church. Harry A. Kalbach attended the common schools until lie was thirteen years old, when he entered Palatinate College, Meyerstown, Lebanon county, Pa,, and took a special course of two years and a half in mathe- matics and science in 1890. He spent seven months as drug clerk with Dr. P. M. Ziegler, of Reading, Pa., after which he was with R. E. Moj^er, of the same city, for two and a half years. He was graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1894, after which he was with his uncle, L. D. Kalbach, Bernville, Berks county, until April, 1895. In that month he came to Ly- kens and bought the oldest drug store in the place, owned at one time by Mr. Garman, and afterwards by Brallier & Co. Mr. Kal- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1165 bach carries a full stock of pure, fresh drugs and all other goods found in a first-class store. Physicians' prescriptions and family recipes are carefully compounded under his supervision, and accuracy and safety may be relied upon. Mr. Kalbach is a Democrat. He is a mem- ber of the Reformed church. He was mar- ried in Robesonia, Berks county, June 2, 1896, to Miss Sallie M. Miller, a native of Robesonia, and daughter of Adam P. and Amanda (Klopp) Miller, residents of Robe- sonia. Hbnsel, Thomas A., was born in Lykens, Dauphin county, Pa., December 6, 1853. His grandfather, Andrew Hensel, was born near Gettysburg, Pa., and was a shoemaker. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He married Mary A. Geisse, by whom he had six . children :' Adam, George, and Anna Barbara, deceased; John, Andrew, and Michael. Andrew was a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Reformed church. Both died in Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa. John Hensel, father of T. A., was born at Bloomfield, December 11, 1824, was educated in his native county, and learned carpentry, which he made his occupation. He has re- sided in Lykens since 1846. On March 1, 1853, he married Susan Moyer, born in Lykens Valley, daughter of Jacob Moyer, a shoemaker of Lykens Valley, and of an old family. They had six children : Thomas A.; Rebecca, wife of Edward Harris ; John, of Lykens; Jennie, resides in Lykens; Jacob, and Charles, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hensel are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Hensel's views are liberal. Thomas A. Hensel was educated in the schools of Lykens and at Dickinson Semi- nary,Williamsport, Pa. He learned printing under S. B. Coles and S. M. Fern. From 1872 to April, 1885, he worked at the top of Lykens Valley slope, unhooking cars; a very responsible position. He served as clerk for one Eli Kohlberg, clothier, from April, 1885, to April, 1891. At the latter date, he and J. J. Nutt, as partners, bought the clothing- establish ment of L. Marks, who removed to Carlisle, Pa. In May, 1895, Mr. Hensel bought the interest of his partner, Mr. Nutt. He has been very successful in the clothing and furnishing business, handling only first- class goods. When the firm of T. A. Hensel & Co. began business in 1891 there were three clothing stores in Lykens. Two left town the first year, and the other was sold out by the sheriff within the next three years. Mr. Hensel joined Wiconisco Lodge, No. 533, I. 0. 0. F., when he became of age, and has since joined Wiconisco Encampment, No. 181, I. 0. 0. F.; Estella Degree Lodge, No. 19, of Rebeccas, and Lykens Lodge, No. 106, K. of P. He has served as district deputy grand master for northern Dauphin county for several years, and as district deputy grand patriarch of the Encampment for eight years. He has attended the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for ten years. Thomas A. Hensel was married, October 23, 1882, to Miss Katie E. Coles, daughter of S. B. Coles. They have two children, a girl and a boy. The daughter, Lillian Anzella, is eleven years old, and is the largest girl of her age in Lykens. Forest Stanley, the son, is six years old, and is also large for his age. Mr. and Mrs. Hensel have been active and prominent in promoting sociability in Lykens. They were members of the Social Club "L. C. O", whose balls, parties and mas- querades will long be remembered as the local "good times" of 1875-1890, which drew the young people and lovers of enter- tainment from places fifty miles away. G arm an, Jonas, grocery merchant, was born in Snyder county, then Union county, Pa., November 12, 1827. Henry Garman, his grandfather, was of German and English descent. He was an extensive farmer in Snyder county. He married Mary Berg- stresser, of the same descent as himself. They had seventeen children. Peter Garman, father of Jonas Garman, was born in Snyder county, Pa., February 28, 1803. He was a blacksmith and farmer and in later life had a country store in Perry township, Union county. He married Cathe- rine Minium, native of Northumberland county, Pa., daughter of Nicholas Minium, stone mason and farmer. They had seven children: William, deceased; Jonas; Peter, merchant on the old homestead in Snyder county ; Catherine, wife of David Kersteller, retired ; Sarah, deceased, wife of Thomas Misser ; Sophia, wife of Elias Minnich, farmer in Berrien county, Mich.; Eliza- beth, deceased, wife of Henry Misser, also deceased. Mr. Peter Garman was a Whig. He and his wife were members of the old 1166 BIO GRA PEICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA school Lutheran church. Both died in Snyder county, Pa. Jonas Garman attended the district schools in Perry township, Snyder county, and worked with his father on the farm until he was twenty-one years of age. He learned cabinet making and worked at that trade for several years in different parts of the State. Having learned the drug business in a wholesale house in Philadelphia, he came to Lykens in 1857 and opened a drug store, which he conducted for twenty years with good success. In 1881 he was also a partner with Reily Bressler in the tin and hardware business. In 1866, with J. M. Hensel as partner, Mr. Garman built and equipped a foundry and continued its man- agement for eight years. After this he was for some years retired from active business. In 1891 he opened a grocery store, and has been successful in this line. Jonas Garman was married, in 1857, at Freeburg, Pa., to Martha Leopold, a native of Dauphin county. Their children are five in number: Jonas H., druggist at Lykens; Martha V., wife of J. L. Weidler, Renovo, Pa.; Samuel F., Peter, and Kate, deceased. Mrs. Martha Garman died at Lykens in 1876. Mr. Garman married again in 1878 ; his second wife was Sarah A. Wirt, widow of H. H. Mosser. They have two children : Jessie and Pauline M., at school. Mrs. Garman, by her first marriage with Mr. Mosser, had three children: Wirt, com- mercial man ; Charles E., clerk at Lykens, and Nef. H., in Harrisburg. Mr. Garman is a Republican. He served for several years as school director and was always an advocate of compulsory education. He is a member of the Lutheran church, has been a deacon and is elder and trustee ; he has served in all church offices. In the way of enterprise and progressive and pushing business spirit and methods Mr. Garman has been a leading man in the community. In personal worth he stands at the front. He was postmaster during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Long, Adam C, bookseller and stationer, was born in Jonestown, Lebanon county, Pa., August 1, 1844. His great grandfather Aubarn Long, or rather Lang, as the name was originally spelled, was a native of Ger- many and a soldier in the Revolutionary war. His son, Christian Long, grandfather of Adam C, took part in the war of 1812. He was a distiller. He had eleven children. He was a member of the Lutheran church, old school. Joseph Long, father of A. C, was also born in Jonestown. He was a farmer and distiller in Lebanon county ; in the winter he worked as blacksmith and cooper. He married Catherine Shuey, born in Union township, Lebanon county, mem- ber of an old German family. They had six children : Edward C, of Pittsburgh ; Adam G; Monroe C, postmaster at Jonestown, Pa.; Emma, wife of B. F. Schools, weighmaster Cornwall Furnace; Sallie G, wife of E. P' Schropp, foundryman, Lebanon, Pa.; Annie E., wife of William Shirk, a business man of Fredericksburg, Pa. Mr. J. Long died De- cember 23, 1886. He was a Democrat. He was a member of the Lutheran church. His wife is still living at seventy-six years of age. Adam C. Long attended the schools of Jonestown, Pa., also Swatara Collegiate Institute, from which he was graduated in 1860. He taught school three terms in Leb- anon and Schuylkill counties. He was gen- eral clerk in a store in Fredericksburg until 1870, when he came to Lykens Valley and for fourteen and a half years was bookkeeper and clerk for the firm of Miller & Hielner, Wiconisco, giving the utmost satisfaction. In 1884 Mr. Long began selling organs and musical instruments and opened a book- store in Lykens. He has continued the business very successfully to the present time. Mr. Long was married, at Meyerstown, Lebanon county, Pa., October 31, 1867, to Elizabeth L., daughter of Henry Lebo, farmer of Lebanon count y. She was born at Meyers- town, March 23. 1848. They have two chil- dren, Irvin J., born February 6, 1869, editor and proprietor of the Lykens Register, and Ella N., born January 6, 1871, wife of Arthur F. Douden, druggist, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Long died June 29, 1895. She took an ac- tive part in church matters. Mr. Long is a Republican in political prin- ciples; is notary public, agent for the Nor- wood Insurance Company, of New York, and for the German Insurance Company, of Pittsburgh, and pension attorney for Lykens. He belongs to Lykens Lodge, No. 106, K. of P., and is a past officer of the order. Smith, Wellington J., M. D., physician and surgeon, was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, November 16, 1837. His grandfather, John F. Smith, was a practi- DATIPBIN COUNTY. 1167 tionef of medicine ; he came with his family from England in 1830, and practiced in Maryland, where he died about 1845. Will- iam J. Smith, father of Dr. Wellington J. Smith, was born in Carlisle, Northumber- land county, England, December 29, 1810. He was a graduate of the medical school of the University of Edinburg, Scotland; also of the University of Pennsylvania, medical department, in 1832. He practiced in Phila- delphia, and later in Pottsville, Pa. He died in Minersville, Schuylkill county, in 1859. He was the only child of Dr. J. F. Smith. He married Miss Mary A. Ryan, a native of England. Their children were: Ruth Anna, wife of W. D. H. Mason, post- master, William stown, Pa.; and Dr. Wel- lington J. Dr. William J. Smith was a Democrat. He was an Episcopalian. Wellington J. Smith was educated in Minersville and at Dickinson College, Car- lisle, Pa., and was graduated from the medi- cal department of the University of Penn- sylvania in 1862, having previously read medicine with his father. He practiced one year at Minersville and three years in Philadelphia. Since 1866 he has been a resident of Lykens, where he is very popu- lar as a physician and has a large practice. He is also eminently successful as a surgeon, having performed many difficult operations. Dr. Wellington J. Smith was married, in 1863, to Maria Hablett, born in Tamaqua, Pa.; daughter of John Hablett, an English- man by birth, and a railroad and tunnel contractor. Their children are : Lulu M., graduate of Kee-Mar College, Hagerstown, Md.; W. Gordon, druggist, of Philadelphia; Beulah E., and Alfred, the former a gradu- ate of the Lykens high school. Dr. Smith is a member of the Episcopal church. He is a Democrat; has been school director for two terms, councilman for two terms, and medical examiner for the pen- sion board for ten years. Dr. Smith is widely and well known as being eminent in his profession, and a genial gentleman, en- joying the esteem of his neighbors. Keen, W. H. Clay, member of the Legis- lature from Dauphin county and clerk in the office of the Lykens Valley Coal Com- pany, was born in Wiconisco, Dauphin county, Pa., May 24, 1860. Daniel Keen, his grandfather, was a native of Tower City and a shoemaker. John H. Keen, father of W. H. C. Keen, was born in Lykens Valley in 1840. He was a blacksmith and worked all his life at his trade in the mines. He mar- ried Anna May Mace, born in Berrysburg, Pa., in 1833; daughter of John Mace, a weaver. They had six children : W. H. Clay ; Ambrose, clerk for the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company ; C. E. L., a doctor; Annie, a school teacher; George S. J., student of medicine, at college in Phila- delphia; Benjamin S., machinist; Millard and John died young. Mr. Keen is a Re- publican ; has been school director for eleven years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is superintendent of the Sunday-school. Mr. and Mrs. Keen re- side in Wiconisco. In early boyhood W. H. Clay Keen at- tended the public schools of Wiconisco. At the age of eleven he began to earn $3 per week at picking slate in the breaker; after four years at this occupation he was employed three years longer in the mines as a pumping engineer. Being industrious and frugal he saved money, which enabled him to complete his education. At the age of eighteen he entered Waynesburg College. He then taught school in Wiconisco for four years. In L883 he obtained a position as clerk for the Lykens Valley Coal Company and has ever since held that position, per- forming its duties ably and faithfully and with entire satisfaction to the company. Mr. Keen was elected to the State Legis- lature in 1893 to fill the unexpired term of J. A. Laudenslager, and re-elected for a sec- ond term. He is a Republican and active and prominent in the party, as is shown by his elevation to important offices. The coal mines at Wiconisco and the legislative halls at Harrisburg are both in Dauphin county, and are therefore not geographically far apart. But the social uplift from the posi- tion of the toil-stained little slate-picker in the one to that of the successful and hon- ored legislator in the other is a magnificent movement, accomplished by the industry, talent and fidelity of Mr. Keen. W. H. Clay Keen was married, in Wico- nisco, Pa., in 1885, to Amelia M., daughter of George W. Hochlauder, of Cumberland county, Pa. They have three children : Edwin Roy, Florence M., deceased, and Mary Elma. Mr. Keen is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church and superintendent of the Sunday-school. 72 1168 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Steckel, Rev. L. D., pastor of Christ Re- formed church, Lykens, Pa., was born near Whitehall, Lehigh county, Pa., January 2, 1839. The ancestors of Rev. L. D. Steckel came from Zweibrucken, or Zweibruecken, Germany, and were among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Daniel Steckel, father of Rev. L. D. Steckel, was also born in Lehigh county, in 1789. He was a farmer in that county. He married Elizabeth Frantz, a native of Lehigh county, daughter of Peter Frantz, a farmer. They had ten children : Hattie, wife of Charles Shafer, of Whitehall, Lehigh county; Reuben, resides in Lehigh county: Polly, wife of Stephen S. Albright, of Allentown, Pa.; Amos, of Bloomfield, Iowa ; William, merchant, Montpelier, Ind.; Alfred, doctor, Slatington, Pa.; Rev. L. D.; Edmond, doctor, Allentown, Pa.; Henry, professor in the Whitehall schools, and Caroline, wife of Joseph Miller, of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Steckel both died on the old homestead in Lehigh county, the former in 1877, and the latter in 1879. Mr. Steckel was originally a Whig, and later identified with the Republican party. He was a member of the Reformed church in the United States. He and his wife were prominent and highly respected people, faithful, just, and kind in all the relations of life. L. D. Steckel attended the public schools of his town until he was ten years of age, and when he was seventeen years old was gradu- ated from the high school. He taught school eight winters and worked at agricultural work during the summers. He enlisted at Allentown, Pa., October 18, 1862, in company G, One Hundred and Seventy-sixth Pennsyl- vania volunteers, Capt. L. P. Hecker, Col. A. A. Lechler, and spent nine months in the service. He held the rank of quartermaster sergeant. After his return from the army he spent one year as a student at Dickinson College, after which he took a three years' course in theology in Mercersburg Seminary, and was ordained to the ministry in 1867. His first charge was Millersville, Lancaster county, where lie spent one year. He was next for three years pastor at Huntingdon, Pa; then had a charge in Perry county for one year and a half, and was next at Meyersdale, Somerset county, for eight years; there he built a church edifice, remodeled the par- sonage, and otherwise improved the church property, to the extent of $5,000. Mr. Steckel spent two years at Womelsdorf, Berks county, three years in Pottsville, and five at Mifflin" burg, Union county. In 1891 Rev. Mr. Steckel received a call from the Reformed congregation at Lykens to become their pastor, which he accepted, and entered upon the pastorate in the same year. The work at Lykens has greatly pros- pered under his care. A church edifice cost- ing $5,000 has been erected, and every branch of congregational work is in good condition. Rev. Mr. Steckel has another congregation at Tower City, and he is equally faithful and efficient in looking after the spiritual needs of that part of his parish. Since com- ing to Lykens he has done a grand work in promoting the religious interests of the com- munity ; and the value of his services is cor- dially recognized by all the citizens, regard- less of political differences. He and his family are quick to respond to all appeals for ma- terial or spiritual help. Rev. Mr. Steckel was married, at Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., in 1869, to Barbara Peters, born at Millersville, Pa., February 16, 1841 ; daughter of Hon. Abraham Peters, a native of Millersville, Lancaster county, Pa., a farmer and stock raiser. Mr. and Mrs. Steckel have four children: Mary, born at Huntingdon, Pa., January 17, 1872, gradu- ated from Female College at Allentown, Pa., and the Conservatory of Music, Philadelphia, is a teacher of music ; Martha, born March 8, 1875, at Meyersdale, Pa., graduated at the college at Meyerstown, Pa., and in 1892 at the College of Oratory, Philadelphia; Fannie E., born July 7, 1877, graduated at Lykens high school, 1894, and at Frederick, Md., College for Women in 1895, is a music teacher; Abraham Peters, born April 1, 1879, graduated at the Lykens high school, 1894, and from Mercersburg College, in 1895, now attending Lehigh University. Mr. Steckel takes an interest in public and political affairs. The family are members of the Reformed church in the United States. Rev. Mr. Steckel has in his family a compe- tent and devoted staff of church workers. Mrs. Steckel has for seven years been president of the Ladies' Aid Society. The daughters have formed a Young People's Society, in which they take an active part. The Misses Steckel are organists of the church. All the members of the family are interested in Sun- day-school work and in the educational and benevolent enterprises of the community. Their home is a fountain of good influ- ences. DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1169 Shive, Edward L., engineer Northern Central, Summit Branch railroad, was born in Lykens Valley, June 11, 1835. John Shive, his father, was born in Lykens Val- le}' in 1801. His trade was weaving, but he also did butchering and other kinds of work. In later years he was lock tender on the canal. He married Sarah Wert, born in Lykens Valley. They had six children : Alfred, restaurant keeper, at Williamsburg, Pa.; Caroline, deceased, wife of Joseph Mil- ler, of Powell's Valley ; Edward L.; Eman- uel, deceased; Rachel, died young; Lizzie J., wife of Andrew Pressley, both deceased. Mr. Shive was a Democrat. He died in Mid- dle Paxton township in 1851. His wife died at the same place in the same year. Edward L. Shive attended school at Mil- lersburg, and began work when he was quite young. At fifteen years of age he be- came collector of tolls for the Clark's Ferry Bridge Company, and held the place three years. He also worked on the canal for two years, and finally engaged in boat- ing ; for eight years he ran a boat of his own. After this he was employed by the railroad company as engine cleaner. In 1859 he became brakeman, then fireman, and in 1865 he was promoted to engineer. Mr. Shive has run on the same road for over thirty years, during which time he has made the remarkable and honorable, as well as enviable, reputation of having had no accident to any train drawn by his en- gine, a record perhaps unparalleled in the history of railroad engineers. Such skill and fidelity, such courage and devotion, such patience and painstaking, such sleep- less vigilance and cool-headed judgment as have enabled him to make this record of successful work, have won for him the ut- most confidence of the comjaany and created for him a claim on the respect and gratitude of the traveling public. All honor to the man who has had thousands of human lives and millions of property entrusted to him in transit, and who steps down from his cab with not a cent's worth of loss or damage to his charge and no stain of blood on his con- science. If there be a true legion of honor among men he has in his record a free pass- port to its highest ranks. Edward L. Shive was married, in Harris- burg, October 11, 1858, to Mary J. Weaver, born in Millersburg, August 7, 1842. They have five children: Sarah A., unmarried; Katie E., widow of Joseph Klinger ; Susan P., wife of J. P. Heckard ; Ella, in Harris- burg, and John A., died in infancy. Mr. Shive is a Republican. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 133, I. 0. 0. F., at Millersburg, and was a member of the Order of Rebecca. He is one of the largest donors to the Zion Lutheran church, of which he is a member, and in which he has been Sun- day-school teacher and superintendent. He was a member of the church council at Will- iamstown. His children are all church members and workers in the Sunday-school. Martin Weaver, father of Mrs. Shive, was born in the State of Pennsylvania in 1811. He was a machinist and worked at Potts- ville, Pittsburgh, and Millersburg. He was killed at a railroad crossing near Millersburg, July 30, 1878. He was married, in 1841, to Elizabeth Keefer, born in Hanover township, Dauphin county, in 1820. They had six children: Reuben, deceased: Charles, of Lancaster county; Mary J., Mrs. Shive; Elizabeth, wife of H. Joury. a railroad man ; William Miller, at Millersburg, and Nathan, distiller. Mrs. Weaver finds a pleasant home with her daughter, Mrs. Shive. Joseph P. Heckart, son-in-law of Mr. Shive, was born in Lloydsville, Perry county, Pa., November 19, 1803; son of Joseph and Sarah (Grimm) Heckart, and one of four children. He was educated in the schools of White Hill, Cumberland county. When a young man he came to Lykens and obtained a posi- tion as clerk with William Bergstresser, with whom he has remained since that time, be- ing foreman in the general mercantile busi- ness. Joseph Heckart was married, in Ly- kens, April 6, 1884, to Susan R., daughter of Edward L. Shive. They have two children, Zenie, born September 25, 1886, and Clyde S., born June 11, 1890. Mr. Heckart is a Republican. He is a member of Lykens Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and of the Lu- theran church. Kuntzelman, Amos, sewing machine agent, Lykens, Pa., was born in Lykens Valley, March 20, 1833. Henry Kuntzel- man, his father, was born in Pine Valley, Schuylkill county, Pa., in 1779, and was a son of Henry Kuntzelman, a native of Penn- sylvania, and a farmer. Henry Kuntzel- man, Jr., was also a farmer, both in Pine Valley and also in Washington township, Dauphin county. He married Elizabeth McLean, of Irish descent, born in Millers- burg, Pa. They had four children : Josiah, 1170 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA died in the army ; Elisha, residing in Illi- nois; Amos; Moses, resides in Nebraska. The father died in Lykens, January 19, 1880. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife died in Lj'kens Valley in 1859. Amos Kuntzelman attended the Valley pub- lic schools and worked on the farm until he was fourteen years old. He then left home, learned tailoring in Lykens, and worked four years at that trade. In 1854 he began business for himself as a merchant tailor, first for three years at Fisherville, afterwards at Lykens, continuing until the breaking out of the war. Mr. Kuntzelman enlisted at Pottsville, Pa., September 23, 1861, in company G, Ninety-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, Capt. J. B. Haas and Colonel Cake. He took part in the battles of West Point and Cumberland Landing. He was taken sick from the effects of cold and exposure, and was confined in the hospital for two months. He was discharged from the ser- vice at Philadelphia in June, 1862, returned to Lykens, and for a time took up the sewing machine business. He re-enlisted at Harris- burg September 6, 1864, in company B, Ninth Pennsylvania cavalry. He was in the Atlanta campaign, and went with Sherman to the sea, under General Kilpatrick, who appointed him division tailor. He was dis- charged at Lexington, N. C, May 29, 1865. Returning to Lykens he resumed the sewing machine business. He handled the Singer machine for twenty-seven years, has sold the Standard for the past three, and has man- aged the business successfully. Amos Kuntzelman was married, in 1851, to Sarah Hoffman, born in Lykens Valley. They have four children: William H., miner, of Lykens ; Isaiah, tailor, Bainbridge, Lancaster count}', Pa.; Mary E., wife of H. E. Rumlinger, manufacturer, Philadelphia, and Clsfra, wife of Charles Foster, railroad man, of Bradford county. Pa. Mrs. Kunt- zelman died January 13, 1865. Mr. Kunt- zelman was married again October 23, 1865, to Sarah C. Ersenhower, native of Halifax, Pa., by whom he had one child, Robert A., a miner, of Lykens Valley. His second wife died May 5, 1882. Mr. Kuntzelman is a Republican. He is a member of Heilner Post, No. 232, G. A. R., at Lykens, and of Wiconisco Lodge, No. 533, I. 0. 0. F., Lykens. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church, and is a teacher in the Sunday-school. He is a diligent worker and an upright man, genial and popular, has a good family, and enjoys the respect and good will of all his neighbors. Wallace, John J., retired railroad man, Lykens, Pa., was born near Campbellstown, Lebanon county, Pa., October 20, 1824 ; son of William Wallace, a Pennsylvanian of Scotch- Irish descent, and a farmer. His earlier oc- cupation was charcoal burning. He married Elizabeth Christomer, a native of Lebanon county. Their children were : Thomas, de- ceased ; Leg-rand, deceased ; John J.; Eliza- beth ; Harriet, wife of James Shaw ; Mary, deceased; William, miner at Lykens. Mr. William Wallace died at Harrisburg; his wife died near Dauphin, Pa. He was a Democrat. John J. Wallace attended school both in Lebanon and Dauphin counties, for the most part subscription schools. In his younger days he worked both on the farm and on the railroad. In 1847 he removed to Lykens Valley, and for three years worked on the railroad and taught school. He owned a boat, which he used on the canal. In 1867 he and Mr. Frederick Weaver owned and operated a line of cars on the Summit Branch railroad to Philadelphia. They built warehouses at Lykens at much expense, and operated the line until 1877. Mr. Wallace then took a farm of one hundred and thirty acres, eighty acres of which were cleared. For eight years he farmed this tract and then retired from active work and located in Lykens, where he built two houses and bought two more. He and his wife are liv- ing in their own home, quietly enjoying the fruits of their early labors, having done much to increase the prosperity of the place of their adoption. They are worthy people, and highly respected. Mr. Wallace was married, at Halifax, Pa., in 1849, to Elizabeth Snavely, born in Corn- wall township, Lebanon county, Pa., April 8, 1831 ; daughter of Mary A. (Lemon) and Thomas Snavely, a shoemaker. Their chil- dren are: William L.; John G., of Philadel- phia; Alfred, of Philadelphia; Samuel; Anna, wife of Henry Harter; Jennie, Ellen, and Alice, all died young. Mr. Wallace is a Democrat of the old school. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and of the O. U. A. M. Mr. Wallace has seen many changes wrought in the valley. He has seen the town grow up where the wilderness was, and DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1171 all wild life giving place to culture and civilization. Of these changes lie has been an important part, and can look back witb satisfaction to the career of industry and pub- lic service which he has pursued. Wallace,William L., chief clerk of Sum- mit Branch Railroad Company, Lykens, Pa., was born at Lykens, November 22, 1856 ; son of John J. and Elizabeth (Snavely) Wal- lace. He attended the public schools of Ly- kens and spent three months at an academy away from home. When he was eleven years old he was employed by his father in the railroad office at Lykens, where he re- mained until 1872 ; he was then transferred to Williamstown and made station agent at that point for one year. At the expiration of the year he resumed his clerkship at Lykens, and held the place until 1887. For nine months Mr. Wallace tried the tea busi- ness at Williamsport. Since January, 1888, he has been chief clerk in the office of the Northern Central Railroad Company at Ly- kens, a position which he has filled with satisfaction to the company and with credit to himself. He is popular among railroad men and much respected by all. William L.Wallace was married, at Hughes- ville, Lycoming county, Pa., in April, 1883, to Emma Snyder, born at Port Carbon, Schuylkill county, Pa., May 12, 1856. They have five children : Verdilla, Clara, Cloyd, Mary, and Herbert, all fine, healthy chil- dren. Mr. Wallace is a member of the Lu- theran church. He is a Democrat, but having been content to follow out his own business plans, has never sought political preferment. Wallace, Samuel T., boot and shoe dealer, Lykens, Pa., was born at Lykens, September 13, 1862; son of John J. and Elizabeth Wallace, and brother of William L. He attended the schools of Lykens un- til he was nineteen, receiving a thorough education. He was graduated with honors in the spring of 1881. Mr. S. T. Wallace began his business life as brakeman on the Northern Central rail- way, between Renovo and Harrisburg, and was thus employed for seven years. Then returning to Lykens, he became proprietor of the Glenn House, a well-known hotel of that place. Two years later he went to Philadelphia, where for five years he was conductor on an electric street railway. He resigned this place, in December, 1895, and embarked in the boot and shoe trade at Lykens. His recognized business ability, agreeable manners and accommodating spirit have made him both popular and suc- cessful. Samuel T. Wallace was married, at Lykeus, February 2, 1883, to Emma Klinger, born at Lykens in July, 1864. They have one child, C. Lee, born March 7, 1884. Both are mem- bers of the Lutheran church. Mr. Wallace is a Democrat. He belongs to Wiconisco Lodge, No. 533, I. 0. 0. F., of Lykens. He stands high in business and social circles, is a good citizen and a first-class neighbor. Miller, Samuel, senior partner of the firm of Miller & Heilner, general merchants, Wiconisco, Pa., was born in Sunbury, Pa., December 3, 1833. His father, Charles H. Miller, was born in York county, Pa. In his younger days he was a contractor for canal and railroad work. He also kept a hotel in Harrisburg for a number of years. Later he removed to Lykens, where he died in 1872. He married Mary Boucher, a native of Sunbury, who died in Lykens. They had seven children : Edward, deceased ; Sophia J., wife of J. H. Foster, of Lykens ; Samuel ; Henry C, of Danville; Barbara, widow of Hiram Bueck ; William P., deceased ; B. F., of Wiconisco. Mr. Miller was a- Republican. He was a member of the Lutheran church. Samuel Miller is a self-educated man. He attended the public schools for only a short time when he was a small boy. He worked among the farmers, earning from twenty-five to fifty cents a day. When he was fourteen years old he was clerk in a store in Lykens, receiving $2.75 per week, and paying his own board. He was for two years in this position, after which he took a contract for making a road in the upper part of the county, in connection with his father. After some months' work on this contract he worked one year at railroading in New Jer- sey. He then returned to Lykens and worked two years as a blacksmith for the Lykens Valley Railroad Company. Then he was clerk in a store at Lykens for four years, and spent four years more with Bar- rett & Bloom, and for twenty-seven years he has conducted a general mercantile business at Wiconisco. He has built up a large trade and has the most extensive mercantile estab- lishment in Lykens Valley. Associated with him as a silent partner is Rev. S. A. Heilner, • - ■ 1172 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA of Philadelphia, minister of the Methodist church. Mr. Miller opened a branch store in 1881 in Lykens and conducted the busi- ness there until 1888, when he sold it to his sons, Charles H. and Jacob M. Miller. In 1856 Samuel Miller was married, at Lykens, to Rebecca Mann, born in Chester county, Pa., in 1836, of Welsh descent. They have had nine children : Annie L., wife of W. J. Simpson ; W. Howard, who died at the age of four years ; Jennie; Charles H., merchant at Lykens ; Jacob M., bicycle dealer ; Rebecca ' E.; Carrie L., died in in- fancy ; Samuel PL, attending Dickinson Col- lege ; and Mary M. Mr. Miller is a Republican. He was a school director for two terms, during part of which time he was president of the board. He is an advocate of compulsory education. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a Sunday-school teacher and super- intendent, and has been trustee of the church from early manhood. He w r as for about five years a director of the Miners' Deposit Bank. Few men are more widely or favor- ably known in the town or valle} r , and none are more highly esteemed. He is genial and popular. Mr. Miller enlisted for three months at Harrisburg, in March, 1863, in company D, Twenty-sixth Pennsjdvania volunteers, un- der Colonel Jennings. He is a member of Ashler Lodge, No. 570, F. & A. M., Wico- nisco, and has been a member of the. Odd Fellows. Charles H. Miller, son of Samuel Miller, is a general merchant at Lykens, where he was born Februaiy 18, 1865. He was edu- cated in the public schools. At sixteen years of age he entered his father's store as clerk and remained with the firm until 1888, when he and his brother Jacob M. bought out the firm of Miller & Heilner, and carried on the business under the firm name of Miller Bros, for seven years. In 1895 Charles H. Miller purchased his brother's interest and has since conducted the business in his own name. Mr. Charles H. Miller is a Republican. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Lykens. He is a promising and popular young business man with a bright future before him. Jacob M., second living son of Samuel Miller, was born at Lykens, November 18, 1868. The removal of the family to Wico- nisco took place when he was one year old His entire education was acquired in the public schools of that place. After leaving school he was clerk in his father's store for a year, and for two years after in a branch store at Lykens. In 1888 he and his brother Charles H. purchased the above mentioned business at Lykens and conducted it under the firm name of Miller Bros, until October 16, 1895, at which date Jacob M. Miller sold his interest to his brother, who now con- ducts the business. From 1892 until June 29, 1896, Jacob M. Miller also conducted the Lykens Marble Works, and then sold out this business also. He is now dealing in bi- cycles at Lykens. Mr. Miller is a Republi- can. He is a member of Ashler Lodge, No. 570, F. & A. M., of Wiconisco, and of Lodge No. 533, of Lykens. Jacob M. Miller was married, June 4, 1895, at Lykens, to Emma, daughterof Sam- uel and Addie Fenn. Mr. Fenn is the late editor of the Lykens Register. Mr. Miller attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Lamey, Philip H, hardware and tinware merchant, Wiconisco, Pa., was born in Clin- ton county, Pa., March 2, 1836. His father, John Lamey, was born in Scotland, and came to this country when a young man. He settled in Clinton county and en- gaged in farming and stock raising. He married Elizabeth Kaler, born in Ger- many, and brought to this country in early youth. They had twelve children: Susan, Christian, John, Michael, Philip H, William, Elizabeth, Delilah, and four infants that died. Mr. Lamey was a Republican. The family were members of the United Brethren church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lamey died in Clinton county. Philip H. Lamey received his early edu- cation in the district schools of his native count}'. He worked on the farm until he was sixteen years old, after which he learned the trade of millwright, and followed that occupation eleven years. After this he worked two years on the Central railroad in Centre county, and then six years in the coal regions as clerk for George Moulton & Co. He came to Wiconisco in 1871 and was employed for sixteen years by the Ly- kens Valley Coal Company as outside fore- man. In 1889 Mr. Lamey purchased the business of J. H. Meyers, hardware and tin- ware merchant. He has conducted the busi- ness since that date, meeting with good suc- cess and building up a large trade. Philip H. Lamey was married, at Free- — DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1173 burg, Snyder county, Pa., in 1862, to Eliza- beth Boyer, born in Liverpool, Perry county, Pa. They have three children : Mary, un- married; Edward, attending school; and Jacob, deceased. Jacob was in the tin- ware business for his father. In 1891 he went to a medical college at Philadelphia, and five days before his graduation day lie died from the effects of a cold, April 13, 1893. He belonged to the Knights of the Golden Eagle. Mr. Lamey is a Republican, for a year he was a school director. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a Sunday- school superintendent and teacher. Mr. Lamey is a well-known citizen of Wiconisco. He is enterprising and prosperous in busi- ness, and in social circles is genial and pop- ular. Mossop, Isaac, junior partner and business manager of Kimm el & Mossop, hosiery man- ufacturers, Wiconisco, Pa., was born at Raven- glass, England, October 28, 1860. His father, Henry Mossop, was a native of England, and was a butcher. He married Jane Sharp, of Scotch descent. They had nine children : William, residing in Salt Lake City, Utah; Mary, deceased, wife of John Shaw, of Eng- land; Elizabeth, wife of J. Studholme, Tower City, Pa.; Isaac; Fanny, wife of Will- iam Dewfall, England ; Annie J., Henry, John, and Thomas, died young. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mossop died in England. Isaac Mossop received a common school education in his native country. He began his business life by working as a farmer's boy, receiving sixpence a day and his board. After six months of this employment he worked four years as a carpenter and joiner. He was next employed by a railroad corn- pan}' as a shipping clerk. In 1881 he came to the United States on the steamship City of Montreal, landed at New York, and came to Philadelphia. He spent a week there, then went to Tower City, and worked four and a half years as a laborer in the mines. He afterwards went into the confectionery business in Tower City, and continued in this business three years, meeting with suc- cess. In 1889 he came to Wiconisco, and in connection with the late A. F. Kimm el, built a large factory, and equipped it with ma- chines for the manufacture of seamless hose, expending $5,000 in furnishing the plant and making it one of the most complete and convenient establishments in that line of work. The firm employs 120 hands, and pays $1,500 per month in wages, producing goods which find a ready market in all parts of the country. Since Mr. Kiminel's death, Mr\ Mossop is the general manager and su- perintendent of every department of the business. Isaac Mossop was married, in Tower City, January 16, 1883, to Violet Jenkins, born in Tamaqua, Pa., May 19, 1858 ; daughter of John and Matilda Jenkins, the former was killed during the Civil war. They have no children. Mr. Mossop is a Republican. He is a member of Ashler Lodge, No. 570, F. & A. M., and of Lodge No. 755, I. O. O. F., Tower City. In the planning and operating of his magnificent factory, and in the successful management of the establishment, Mr. Mossop has displayed great business ability. His enterprising spirit and progressive methods are recognized and admired, while his genial nature and kindly manners make him most agreeable in social life. Mr. Mos- sop is a director of the Miners' Deposit Bank of Lykens ; a director of the Williams Valley Railroad Company and treasurer of the Wico- nisco Dye and Manufacturing Company. Cheistman, Charles D., M. D., physician and surgeon, Wiconisco, Pa., was born in Kutztown, Berks county, Pa., January 29, 1857. His grandfather, Daniel D. Christ- man, was of Scotch-Irish descent, and was a merchant of Montgomery county, Pa. Silas Christman, father of Dr. Christman, was born in Montgomery county. In his younger days he was a stone cutter and was engaged in contract work. He was one of the builders of the Dauphin bridge. In later years lie was a music teacher. He had great musical talent; was a leader in church singing and an organist. For thirty years he filled the office of justice of the peace in Montgomery and Berks counties Mr. Christman mar- ried Telima Jordan, of English descent, They had six children : Percival, deceased; Sarah, wife of John Gerhart, farmer, Mont- gomery county ; James, carriage maker, Bucks county ; Dr. Charles D.; Annie, wife of T. Shaw, shoe dealer, Philadelphia; Mary, wife of A. F. Styer, manager of Boltz & Clyman's cigar factory, Philadelphia. The father died in 1S89, the mother in 1884. 1174 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA They were members of the Reformed church. Mr. Christman was a Democrat. Charles D. Christman attended the public schools of Kutztown, Berks county. At fourteen years of age he entered Perkiomen Seminary, at Pennsburg, Pa., and at the close of a five years' course was graduated with honors. He then taught school for one term. Mr. Christman then spent one year in the drug store of Dr. Bobb, of East Green- ville, at the same time reading medicine under Dr. Bobb. After a course of two years of study at the College of Pharmacy, in Phila- delphia, during which time he was engaged in the pharmacy of Dr. David T. Brown, 29 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia, he was grad- uated with the class of 1880. Dr. Christman then came to Wiconisco and was in the drug store of Kneiffer & Diefenderfer for three years, at the same time reading medicine. He was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., in 1885, and returned to Wiconisco and took up the practice of medicine. In 1886 the Doctor returned to Baltimore and took a special course on the treatment of the dis- eases of women, and of the eye, ear and throat, and similar complaints; also in gen- eral surgical operations. He also, in Phila- delphia in 1892, took the special course for the treatment of catarrh. In 1893 he took the appliances of the 0. E. Miller hernia treatment, and has made a specialty of this cure. The Doctor has built up a practice extending throughout the State, and is visited by hundreds of patients from places near and far. Dr. Christman is also inter- ested in other branches of business. He is a partner with W. H. Clay Keen in a drug store, with which is connected a hardware department. Dr. Christman has the diplomas of eight schools and colleges, and is well versed in professional knowledge. He is a man of sound judgment, wide information and great enterprise and industry. He is also de- servedly popular as a gentleman of genial manner. He was married, in Reading, Pa., Decem- > ber 31, 1885, to Lizzie Krum, of Missouri. They have three children ; Florence M., Harry, and Charles. Dr. Christman is a Re- publican. He is a charter member of Ashler Lodge, No. 755, F. & A. M., and is always open-handed in works of benevolence. He helped many of his fellow-students at college who had need of financial assistance. Lenker, John N, physician and surgeon, Wiconisco, Pa., was born in Northumberland county, Pa., July 31, 1865. Jacob Lenker, father of John N. Lenker, and son of John Lenker, was also born in Northumberland county, in 1833. He married Sarah Bona- witz, who died in 1869. Mr. Jacob Lenker died in the same year as his wife. John N. Lenker lived with his uncle for a few years. At the age of fourteen he went to live with Dr. Kautz, of Berrysburg, where he attended school. He taught school for two years in Northumberland county and at Carsonville, Dauphin county. He read medicine under Dr. Kautz, and was gradu- ated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., in 1886, with honors. He spent nine months as an " interne " at Bay View Hospital, Baltimore. In 1887 Dr. Lenker returned to Berrysburg, and practiced there in partnership with his former preceptor, Dr. Kautz, for three years. Since 1890 he has been in practice at Wico- nisco, and has been in every way successful. Dr. John N. Lenker was married, at Se- linsgrove, Snyder county, Pa., October 7, 1889, to a native of that county, Sallie E., daughter of Isaac Burns, of Scotch and Ger- man descent, a contractor and builder. Dr. and Mrs. Lenker have no children. Dr. Lenker is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran church, general council, at Lykens, and is a trustee of that church. The Doctor is well established in his practice and is doing his share of work not only in healing the diseases of the people, but in guiding them into better knowledge and more perfect observance of the lawsof health. Jones, Col. William W., train dispatcher and yardmaster, Summit Branch railroad, Lykens, Pa., was born at Llandilo, Caermar- thenshire, Wales, August 22, 1827. His father, John J. Jones, was also born in Wales, where he spent his younger days as keeper for the estate of Lord De Never. In 1829 he embarked at Swansea on a sailing vessel for the United States. After a long voyage he landed at Millsvillage, Nova Scotia, where he spent one year. From there he came to Philadelphia, and after a year's stay in that city removed to Pottsville and worked for a time at shoemaking. He was also employed five years by the Brooks Coal Company. He taught school in Potts- ville and died there in 1860. He was mar- ried, in Wales, to Mary Jenkins. They had Hi DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1175 nine children: John, died in Wales; Ann, William W., Jane, Eliza, Amelia, Benja- min Franklin, John (2), deceased, and two children that died in infancy. Mrs. Jones died in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was an old line Whig ; he was a good citizen and an industrious and worth} 7 man. William W. Jones attended the common schools at Pottsville and worked as a gar- dener in his boyhood. When he was eleven years old he left home with all he owned tied up in a bandanna handkerchief. He found employment on the Schuylkill canal as a hand on a canal boat for three years. He then returned to Pottsville and obtained the position of " printer's devil " with R. M. Palmer, editor of the Pottsville Emporium, and remained in that position until 1847. He learned carpentry in Schuylkill county and was employed for two years in building coal breakers. Mr. Jones was next employed by the Lykens Valley Coal Company at Lykens. in the capacity of' carpenter and foreman in the car building and repair shops, for seven years. In 1852 he became brakeman on the Lykens Valley railroad and was promoted first to fireman and then to engineer on that road. In 1869 he was made a commissioner to construct a State road in Schuylkill and Dauphin counties, from Tower City to Keffers ; and in 1872 was given the position of yardmaster and train dispatcher. He has since held that position, giving the utmost satisfaction to the company and gaining great credit for himself. In his long service of forty-four years with the company Colonel Jones has filled many positions, from the lowest to the highest and most responsible, and in all of them he has displayed the same excellencies and virtues — intelligence, fidel- ity, industry and probity. His employers value his services and esteem the man, and his fellow-workmen recognize his worth and render him due esteem. All regard him as an upright man and a valuable citizen. Colonel Jones enlisted at Harrisburg in June, 1863, in company D, Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania volunteers, Captain Pell and Colonel Jennings, for three months' service. He was discharged in September, 1863, at Harrisburg. He was married, in 1852, to Annie Shan- non, born in Palo Alto, Schuylkill county, in 1831, daughter of Philip Shannon, a na- tive of the State and a railroad man. Their children are : Elsie, wife of D. W. Day, rail- road conductor, residing at Millersburg, has four children, two deceased ; Katie, deceased ; Georgiana, wife of Albert Yeader, miner, Lykens, Pa.; Harriet, John E., and William Howard, all deceased ; Benjamin Franklin, railroadman; Victoria W., deceased; Bertha Nevada, deceased, wife of William Lehman, also deceased. Colonel Jones is one of the original Re- publicans of Dauphin county. He was for- merly a Whig. He has served as school di- rector. In 1869 he was a candidate on the Independent ticket, opposing Hon. Donald Cameron, and owing to his personal popu- larity he gave that distinguished statesman and politician a close fight, polling a very large vote. Workingmen recognize him as one of their number, in sympathy with them and a safe leader and counsellor. Al- though of foreign blood and birth he is a thorough and loyal American, deprecating all separation of citizens into classes and par- ties by any line of political, social or re- ligious rank, and in favor of all measures that will develop a broad and genuine Americanism. Colonel Jones is the sole sur- vivor of the charter members of Wiconisco Lodge, No. 535, I. 0. 0. F., at Lykens. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Lykens and the organizer of its Sunday-school. He is in good health and presents a fine example of an active and useful life crowned by a comfortable and happy age. Reiser, Henry, supply clerk, Lykens Valley Coal Companv, was born at Gratz, Pa., October 26, 1840. His father, Daniel Reiser, was born in Mahanoy Valley, Schuylkill county, Pa., in 1821, and was of German descent. He attended the subscrip- tion schools of the county, and learned the trade of tanning. He continued working at that trade in Centre and Dauphin coun- ties until 1850. In that year he bought a hotel at Lykens and conducted it for some years. He then bought an eighty -acre farm near Wiconisco, now owned by the heirs of A. F. Engbert, and cultivated it for a few years. In 1866 he sold this farm and bought another, containing eighty-seven acres, in Williams township. On this farm he made extensive and valuable improve- ments, building a fine residence, barn and outhouses, planting an orchard, making roads, etc., at an expense of $11,000. He 1176 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA also owned a saw mill, manufactured and dealt in lumber, with which he supplied the mines, and manufactured powder in the Glen Valley. Mr. Daniel Keiser was a Re- publican ; he represented Dauphin county in the State Legislature from 1863 to 1865. He married Elizabeth Matter, born in Ly- kens Valley in 1820. They had eight chil- dren : Henry ; Maria, wife of Joseph Dun- lap, butcher, Lykens; William, farmer in Delaware; Elizabeth, wife of Levi Work- man, manager coal mines, West Virginia; Susan A., wife of E. H. Wilson, machinist, Baltimore, Md. ; George, died at the age of seventeen ; John and Catherine, died young. Mrs. Daniel Keiser died at Lykens in 1852. Mr. Keiser was married again, in 1853, to Amanda Zerby, a native of Lykens Valley, by whom he had twelve children : Ellen, wife of Lewis Jackson, of West Virginia; Daniel, a miner; Morris, merchant, North- umberland county, Pa.; Edward, miner, Lykens; Samuel, a miner of Lykens; Alice, resides in Williamstown, Pa. Their other children died in infancy. Mr. Keiser was a member of the Lutheran church. He died in 1877. He was enterprising and very progressive ; was prominent in business, in politics, and in all social matters; was very popular and highly respected. Henry Keiser attended school in Centre county, and in Elizabethville, Dauphin county, receiving a good common school education. At the age of seventeen he en- tered the printing office of Daniel Hoffman, where he was employed until, in April, 1861, he enlisted at Lykens for three months' service in company E, Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers, Capt. E. G. Savage, and his regi- ment formed part of General Patterson's division. He was mustered into the service at Harrisburg, and spent his three months in the field. At the expiration of his term, in July, he was again employed in the print- ing office until he re-enlisted at Lykens, in September, 1861. He was mustered at Potts- ville into company G, Ninety-sixth Pennsyl- vania, volunteers, Col. H. L. Cake, Capt. F. J. Dowden, of Lykens. Mr. Keiser was in the battles of West Point, the Seven Days' Fight, South Mountain, Gettysburg, Freder- icksburg, battle of the Wilderness, Cold Har- bor, Spottsylvania (May 10 and 12, 1864), Shenandoah Valley, and Cedar Creek. In this last battle he was wounded in the right hip by a ball, in consequence of which he was six weeks off duty ; he then rejoined his regiment in the field. He was present at the surrender of General Lee, in April, 1865, and at the grand review of the troops at Washington, D. C, and was mustered out of the service in July, 1865. Returning to L3dcens, he resumed work in the printing office, where he was employed until 1873. In this year he was engaged as supply clerk by the Lykens Valley Coal Company. This responsible position he has held for the last quarter of a century, performing its duties with the utmost satisfaction to the company and the highest credit to himself. Henry Keiser was married, in March, 1864, at Harrisburg, while on furlough, to Sarah Workman, born in Williams Valley, in January, 1841; daughter of Joseph Work- man, a miner, and Catherine, his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Keiser have ten children : Anzella V., wife of Joseph Dodd, miner, at Lykens; William, a miner ; Daisy B., unmarried ; Austin, miner, Lykens; Claude, a clerk with the Lykens Valley Coal Company ; Cora and Harry, attending school; Joseph, Arthur, and Moses, all died in infancy. Mr. Keiser is a Republican. He has been a school director for nine years in Wiconisco township, and was elected to the same posi- tion in the borough of Lykens in 1896 for three years. He has always taken a deep interest in school matters, and is in favor of compulsory education. He takes an active part in religious movements, and is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Keiser is a man of pleasing personality, is always well dressed and agreeable in man- ners. Both employers and employees like him, and he is popular with all classes. Smith, Henry, locomotive engineer, Ly- kensand Summit Branch Railroad Company, now Central Pennsyl van iaRailroadCompany, Lykens, was born in Washington township, Dauphin county, Pa., April 6, 1843. His father, Daniel Smith, was born in Northum- berland county, Pa., in 1810. He was a car- penter, and was also engaged in farming in Washington township, Dauphin county. He married Catherine Runk, born in that town- ship. Their children are: Daniel R., farmer, on homestead, Washington township; Jona- than, carpenter, Williamstown, Pa.; James, carpenter, Williamstown, Pa.; Hiram, car- penter, Elizabethville, Pa.; Adam, was a sol- dier, lost his life in the battle of Lookout Mountain ; Thomas, of Elizabethville, de- ceased ; Katie, wife of Samuel Earhart, Har- DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1177 risburg, Pa., and Frank, freight conductor, Sunbury, Pa. Mrs. Smith died at the home- stead in Washington township. The second wife of Mr. Smith was Eliza Rechstamer; they had no children. Mr. Smith died at Elizabeth ville. He was a Democrat of the old school, and a member of the Lutheran church. Henry Smith obtained a good common school education in the schools of Elizabeth- ville. He grew up on the farm, and was en- gaged in farm work until he was twenty-one. In 1864 he entered the employ of the Sum- mit Branch Railroad Company, and was a brakeman on a coal train for four years. He was then fireman for twenty-two months. In 1870 he was promoted to engineer, and has served in that position for the past twenty- six years, meeting with only one accident in that long term of service. Henry Smith was married, in Jackson township, in 1865, to Catherine, daughter of Philip Enders, and sister of G.W. D. Enders, of Fisherville. She was born in Jackson township, August 18, 1842. They have three children: Alice, born June, 1865, died in July, 1865 ; Harper L., born in 1868, died May 26, 1884; Harry E., born May 1, 1870, fireman on Northern Central railroad. Mr. Smith is a member of the Lutheran church, to which he is a large contributor. He is a trustee of the church, and a member of its building committee and church council. His politics are Democratic. In 1893 Mr. Harry E. Smith married Miss Minnie S. Chupp. They have two children, Eldred Burnett, born in 1893, and Pauline B., born in 1895. Hooper, Rev. Philip Stansbury, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, of Lykens, Pa., was born in Fannettsburg, Franklin county, Pa., September 11, 1834. His father, Joshua Hooper, was born in Frederick county, Md., and was a blacksmith. He married Cathe- rine Zeigler,born near Chambersburg, Frank- lin county. Their children are: Philip Stansbury; Rebecca, wife of A. Van Scoyoc, farmer, Tyrone, Pa.; James, Isaac, John, William, Henry, Susan, and Molly, all de- ceased, except Philip Stansbury, and Rebecca. Mr. Hooper was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died in Altoona, Pa., in 1861 ; his wife had died in May, 1860. Philip Stansbury Hooper received bis primary education in subscription schools and in the public schools of Blair county, Pa. In 1850 he began learning the black- smith trade with his father, and worked at the anvil until he was twenty-one years old. At this age he left the paternal roof, and was for two years employed in the railroad shops at Altoona, Pa., as an iron worker. He saved his earnings with the view of acquiring a liberal education, and made a reputation as an industrious young man with high and worthy aims. His pastor, who was always planning for his young friend, obtained for him a position in the postofhce, which he gladly accepted. Soon a way was opened for him to enter the preparatory department of Pennsylvania College. Pursuing the course of studies there with untiring dili- gence, he reached the Sophomore class, when, for lack of means, he was compelled to leave college and seek remunerative employment for a year. When ready to resume college studies, he was influenced by certain consid- erations of a pecuniary nature to enter the Sophomore class of Wittenberg College at Springfield, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1861, and where he subsequently took the full theological course. Upon the completion of this course Mr. Hooper was licensed by the Miami Synod to preach the gospel, and a year later was or- dained to the ministry of the Lutheran church by the West Pennsylvania Synod, holding its convention at Newville, Pa. His first work was at Carlisle Springs, Cum- berland county, Pa. This was during the darkest hours of the late Civil war, and being settled near the border he had to do his work amid many discouragements. The salary of $400 kept him poor, if it did not keep him humble. During his pastorate at Carlisle Springs Rev. Philip S. Hooper was married, at Springfield, Ohio, to Miss Sallie O, only daughter of Levi and Frances Louisa Lath- rop. She was prominent in society and church circles in Springfield and a graduate of the Presbyterian Female Seminary of that city. They had two children : Stella, wife of I. J. Long, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; and Mary Florence, who died at six years of age. In 1864 Mr. Hooper accepted a call to the church in Martinsburg, Pa., where he re- mained several years and removed thence to New Philadelphia, thence to Findlay, and thence to Bellefontaine, all in Ohio. At the last-named place, in conjunction with others, he founded the Lutheran Evangelist, 1178 BIO GRA PHICA L ENCYCL OPEDIA now a prosperous church paper. He became foreman and office manager, assisted in set- ting the first type, and made up the first forms of this paper, which was established as a Western church paper. From this work he was called to Trinity church, Sha- mokin, Pa., where he stayed longer than any of his predecessors in that pastorate. Subsequently he" served pastorates at Stone Church, Phoenixville, and Clearfield, Pa. In 1882, owing to the state of his wife's health, Mr. Hooper removed with the family to Philadelphia in order to place her under the immediate care of her favorite physician. During his stay in that city he was office manager of the Industrial Review and the International Review, at that time published b}' a company of experienced journalists. When Mrs. Hooper's health improved he accepted a call to the Central Lutheran church of Phoenixville, where they worked successfully, and where they spent the most delightful portion of their married life. Rev. Mr. Hooper removed from Phoenixville to Clearfield, and from that place to Lykens, Pa., where he is now (1896) located. He entered upon his duties here on the first Lord's Day in 1890. In the following year the cornerstone of a new church edifice was laid, the old structure having become in- adequate to the needs of the congregation and Sunday-school. In the work connected with the erection of this building, as well as in all the duties of his ministry, Mr. Hooper's wife was, un- der God, his guide, his helpmeet and strong right arm. Upon her he leaned in his hours of trial ; to her he went for counsel ; upon her advice he was always disposed to act, and in her judgment he implicitly trusted. In matters theological and eccle- siastical she was well informed and was perfectly familiar with the work of her de- nomination. The needs of the Lord's vine- yard in this age of marvellous opportunity stirred her soul and kindled within her the fire of intense missionary zeal. Her death, which occurred in Philadelphia, May 31, 1895, at the age of fifty years, brought sad- ness to many hearts throughout the church, and left the parsonage home in the gloom of night. The workers in the broader circles of church and denominational enterprise deeply felt her loss. The " In Memoriam " read at the tenth annual convention of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, of East Pennsylvania Synod, con- tains an expression of the high esteem in which she was held by those best acquainted with her tireless industry and ceaseless ef- forts, her womanly tact and skill in minis- tering to the happiness and to the spiritual needs of all about her. As a preacher Rev. Mr. Hooper is clear, forceful and practical, and it follows, effec- tive. As a church worker the results of his labors demonstrate his ability and faithful- ness. As a man the value of his work in the community is recognized by all citizens, and he is popular with all, because all feel the genuineness of his character and the broad charity of his spirit. Long, Irwin J., son-in-law of Rev. P. S. Hooper, was born at his grandfather's farm, near Jonestown, Lebanon county, Pa., Feb- ruary 6, 1869. He is a son of Adam C. and Elizabeth (Lebo) Long. In the fall of 1870, when he was not quite two years old, his parents removed to Wiconisco, Dauphin county, Pa., where he spent his boyhood, re- ceiving his education in the public schools. In 1881 the family removed to Lykens, Pa., where his education was continued in the borough schools and he was graduated in the high school class of 1885, being the first male graduate of the school. Mr. Long was elected assistant teacher in the grammar schools of the borough in 1885, and taught four years, during which time he was engaged in the music, book, and station- ery business with his father, under the firm name of Long & Son. He w r as the local cor- respondent and representative of the Harris- burg Morning Call also, during these years. In August, 1891, he sold his interest in the business here to his father, and went into the same line of business in Salem, Va. Irwin J. Long was married, March 8, 1892, in Zion Lutheran church, Lykens, to Miss Stella R., daughter of Rev. P. S. Hooper. Mr. Long returned with his bride to Salem, Va., and shortly afterwards bought the interest of Edward Jeter in the Salem Saturday Sun, a weekly newspaper; assumed editorial charge of the paper April 25, 1892, put the paper on a substantial basis, owning its own plant, and in August, 1892, bought the interest of the other original proprietor, T. A. Johnson, thus becoming sole owner of paper and plant. After a period of prosperous business Mr. Long discontinued the publication of the Saturday Sun, and in December, 1892, re- moved his printing plant to Roanoke, Va., DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1179 formed a co-partnership with J. T. Hall and J. C. Hill, under the firm name of The En- terprise Printing and Manufacturing Com- pany, of which he became secretary and treasurer. This company owned and pub- lished three periodicals : The Iron Belt, a monthly trade journal, devoted to mining, railroad, iron and steel interests, of which Mr. Long was editor ; The Roanoke Metho- dist, a weekly paper devoted to the interests of Methodism, in Roanoke in particular, and the South in general ; and Words and Works, a weekly paper devoted to the interests of Presbyterianism in the same territory. These gentlemen also composed the Southern Rub- ber Stamp Company, and manufactured rub- ber stamps, dies, seals, etc. Mr. Long was secretary and treasurer of this company also. On March 11, 1893, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Long re- taining as his share the printing plant and Words and Works. He continued the pub- lication of this periodical until August, 1894, at the same time owning and conduct- ing the third largest job printing office in the city of Roanoke. During most of this time he also served on the editorial staff of the Roanoke Evening World. On September 5, 1894, he removed to Lykens, Pa., and on November 5, 1894, he concluded negotia- tions with Samuel M. Fenn, proprietor of the Lykens Register, by which he entered upon the ownership and management of that paper. The Lykens Register is the successor of the Farmers' and Miyiers' Journal, the first paper published in upper Dauphin county, its first issue being dated August 16, 1856. It was published by an association with Dr. J. B. Hower as editor and S. B. Coles as publisher. It was suspended in October, 1861, by its owner, George W. Buehler, by reason of four of its employees having enlisted in the army, three of whom died in defense of their country. The office passed into the hands of S. B. Coles, who published the Business Man's Journal until August 1, 1865, when Capt. G. W. Fenn purchased a half interest in the concern, and formed the firm of Coles & Fenn, which published the Upper Dauphin Register and Lykens Valley Miner until No- vember 18, 1868, when S. M. Fenn became proprietor, and in 1872 changed its name to Lykens Register. On November 5, 1894, it was purchased by Mr. Long, and is now under his management. The paper has been greatly improved during his ownership, and is now a neatly gotten up thirty-two column home printed weekly journal, unsur- passed by any local paper in the county. Its specialty is local and Upper End news, of which it contains more than can be found in any other journal. Mr. Long has fine musical talent and taste, and has been especially successful as a choir master and musical conductor. Under his management several cantatas have been presented in the Lykens opera house by home talent. For one year he was the mu- sical director of St. Mark's Lutheran church, Roanoke, Va., having under his baton one of the finest choirs of that city. He had charge of the music at the dedication of their magnificent $60,000 cut stone house of wor- ship in May, 1894. He is at present musical director of Zion Lutheran Sunday-school at Lykens. Bauer, Frank J., boiler inspector for the Lykens and Summit Branch Railroad Com- pany, was born at St. Louis, Mo., June 13, 1861. His father, John Bauer, was born at Canton, Ohio, in 1841 ; son of John F. Bauer, of Germany, and a wine grower in Illinois. He worked with his parents in the vineyards and at distilling, and was also a coppersmith. He was afterwards travel- ing salesman for a St. Louis clothing house, and was hurt in a railroad accident at Butte City, from the effects of which he died in 189 L. He married Pauline Hultzman, born near St. Louis in 1844, of English parent- age. They had six children : Alonzo F., engineer of the Santa Fe railroad, Fort Madison, Iowa; Frank J.; Albert, employed on the staff of the Topeka, Kan., State Journal; Edward, bridge builder for the King Bridge Company, Topeka, Kan.; Annie, wife of Dr. W. E. McVay, professor in Kansas State Medical College ; Katie, wife of John Boltz, Topeka, passenger con- ductor on Santa Fe railroad. The mother resides in Topeka, Kan., and is a member of the Episcopal church. John Bauer was a popular man, a Presbyterian, and a Re- publican in politics. Frank J. Bauer received a limited educa- tion. When he was thirteen he began an ap- prenticeship of seven years at boiler mak- ing in the railroad shops at St. Louis. He was to receive fifty-five cents per day for the first three years, of which five cents was deducted every day to give him a start in business after he had learned his trade. He 1180 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA had to stand on a block of wood in order to reach the top anvil and to strike the iron. His seven years' apprenticeship ended, he worked as a journeyman in the railroad shops at Topeka, Kan., for the Santa Fe .Railroad Company, and received as wages $2.75 per day. He remained there for two years, and then went to Raton, New Mexico, as boiler inspector for the Santa Fe Railroad Company, at $125 per month and expenses. After spending five years in this position he came, in 1885, to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he was employed by the Lehigh and Wilkes- Barre Coal Company as inspector of their boilers. After being for some time in that position he was for eight months in the em- ploy of the Dixon Manufacturing Company as foreman of boiler shops. He then worked for one year for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. In 1889 Mr. Bauer obtained his present position with the Lykens and Sum- mit Branch railroad, which he has filled since that date with entire satisfaction to the company and with great credit to himself. Besides being a skilled mechanic, thoroughly acquainted with his business, he is a man of character and standing. Mr. Bauer was married, at Raton, New Mexico, in 1885, to Katora D. Lewis, born in Wilkes-Barre in 1863, daughter of John C. Lewis, a contractor and miner, of that city. They have four children : Kate P., Anita D., John F., and Anna, all of whom are living. Mr. Bauer is a Republican and takes an ac- tive interest in all political movements of probable local benefit. He belongs to Wilkes-Barre Lodge, No. 867, K. of P.; of K. of M. C, and is past commander of both; also a member of Lykens Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. He is a member of the Methodist Episcojsal church and takes an active interest in all church matters. Mr. Bauer's high aim and indomitable perseverance were abundantly manifested in his determined efforts at self- improvement. In order to supply the lack of early educational advantages he spent his evenings in stud}', even when obliged to work hard all day. He now enjoys the re- wards of his diligence and resolution. the blacksmith trade. In 1857 he went on the railroad as brakeman, was soon promoted to the position of fireman, and remained on the road until April 26, 1861, when he and Capt. E. G. Savage organized a company and entered the army for three months. At the expiration of this time he came home and re-enlisted in the Ninety-sixth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, September 17, 1861 ; served in that regiment until Feb- ruary 15, 1864, when he re-enlisted again in the field near Culpepper Court House for three years in the same regiment, and served until May 1, at which time he was wounded at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, Va., in the left forearm and left side. He was sent the hospital at Washington, D. C, and was finally discharged, February 15, 1865. Upon his return to Lykens he again engaged in railroading, and in 1866 was pro- moted to the position of engineer, which he held until 1870. From that time until 1889 he ran a hoisting engine. He was ap- pointed postmaster of Lykens in that year, and still ably fills the office. Alvaed, Jacob, postmaster, Lykens, Pa., was born in Williams Valley, Dauphin county, Pa., March 21, 1837. The family moved to Orwigsburg, Schuylkill county, in 1846. Alter the death of his mother, which occurred in 1853, the family separated, and Jacob came back to Lykens and learned Hanna, Edwaed C, Lykens, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, November 25, 1828 ; son of Edward C. and Ann Hanna, natives of Scot- land, who settled in Philadelphia. The father was a sea captain and followed that vocation for many years. Edward C. was reared in Philadelphia and acquired his ed- ucation in the schools of that city. When sixteen years of age he became an appren- tice to the carpenter trade and served four and a half years, after which he worked at the trade in Philadelphia one year, and was then for three years with Howard & Co., as an express agent on the railroad between Philadelphia and Pottsville. Subsequently he was in the same capacity on the Shamo- kin division of the Pennsylvania railroad, and was promoted to assistant superintend- ent of the division, and was located at Sun- bury for some years. He then became the general agent of the Northern Central rail- way, at Sunbury, and was the first agent of the company at that place and continued for two years. He was transferred from there to Trevorton, and had charge of the railroad accounts and collections for eleven years. In 1876 he came to Lykens and had charge of the collections for thirteen years, and for a short time was superintendent of the railroad. In 1884 he retired from the railroad and embarked in the wholesale flour and feed DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1181 business. Mr. Hanna was also a director in the Lykens Bank for several years, and is a stockholder in the Williams Valley railroad. In politics he is a Republican, and is a mem- ber of the borough council. He is a mem- ber of the Sunbury Lodge, No. 22, of the Masonic order, and also of the chapter and Pilgrim Commandery, at Harrisburg. Mr. Hanna was married, in 1852, to Miss Mar- garet A. Haas, daughter of Frederick Haas, of Northumberland county, and they have two children, Alfred F., at Lykens, and Katie H. He is a member of the Episcopal church, in the affairs of which he takes an active in- terest, serving as vestryman of the church. Kimmel, Andrew F., merchant, Lykens, Pa., was born in Orwigsburg (West Bruns- wick), Schuylkill county, Pa., August 30, 1841; son of Andrew and Esther Kimmel, of Schuylkill count}'. The father was a farmer by occupation, and in his political views was a Republican. He served in the office of school director, supervisor, and au- ditor. He was a member of the Church of of God. His death occurred in 1868, and that of his wife in 1863. They had thirteen children, Andrew F. being the tenth in the order of birth of those who grew to maturity. He received his education in the township schools, and remained on the farm until he was twenty-four years of age, and was then for three years in mercantile business in Or- wigsburg and Philadelphia. In August, 1871, he established a general store in Wico- nisco, which he has since continued. Mr. Kimmel is a director in the Lykens Bank, and one of the proprietors of the knitting- mill at Wiconisco, which manufactures ho- siery and underwear, and he is also inter- ested in the Williams Valley railroad. In political views he is with the Republican party, and has held the office of school di- rector, tax collector, etc., of the borough. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Margaret S. Covener, daughter of George Covener, of Columbia county, and to this marriage there is no issue. Mr. Kimmel is not connected with any church. WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP. Stites, George M., M. D., was born in Millerstown, Perry county, Pa.. March 11, 1860. He is a son of Dr. Samuel and Cathe- rine (Matter) Stites. His father, Dr. Samuel Stites, was born in New Jersey. He studied medicine and practiced for eight years in Fisherville, Dauphin county, and then lo- cated in Millerstown, Perry county, Pa. He married his first wife in Berks county, Pa. They had three children: William, Anna, and Sally. Dr. Stites' second marriage was in Dauphin county. The children of this marriage who are now living are : Harriet, residing in Millerstown, Pa.; Lydia, residing with her brother, Dr. George M.; Clara, court stenographer at Sioux Falls, S. D.; Harry, physician, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Albert, physician, Sioux Falls, S. D.; and Dr. George M. The father died in Millerstown, in 1882, aged sixty-two. He was a Republican. He was a member of the Perry County Medical Society, and was a leading man in his pro- fession. Dr. Stites was an active member of the Methodist church. He was highly esteemed as a man. George M. Stites attended the common schools of his native place until he was four- teen years old. At this age he entered Dick- inson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa., and con- tinued his studies there until he was seven- teen. He then pursued his studies at La- fayette College, Easton, for eight months, at the end of which time he returned home and began the study of medicine with his father. After reading under his father for three years he entered the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., from which he was graduated in 1882. His prac- tice of the healing art began in connection with his father at Millerstown, Pa., and was continued with success for five years. Dur- ing part of this time lie practiced alone, his father having died. At the end of the five years Dr. Stites came to Williamstown, and has resided here ever since. He has built up a large and lucrative practice, and is in the en- joyment of the conditions made possible bj' a successful business. His residence is a large modern structure with many of the latest devised conveniences. Dr. Stites is a Republican and takes a lead- ing part in the measures of his party. He is a member of the Board of Health, a school director and a trustee of the Methodist church. He is a member and a trustee of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, at Lykens; a master mason of Ashler Lodge, No. 570. at Wiconisco; a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, at Lykens, and of I. 0. 0. F. Lodge, at Williamstown. Dr. Stites was married, in Millerstown, 1182 BIOGRAPHICAL FN CYCLOPEDIA November 24, 1887, to Miss Hannah Dur- bin, daughter of J. W. and Louisa Durbin. They have had five children : Clara; died aged five years ; George, died at eighteen months of age; Louisa and Joseph, twins, and Harry. Enders, L. Jay, M. D., physician and sur- geon, Williamstown, Pa., was born at Enders, Jackson township, Dauphin county, Pa., Feb- ruary 17, 1854. He is a son of George and Susan (Fetterhoff) Enders. His early edu- cation was received in the public schools of his native place. When he was fifteen years of age he began teaching school in Jackson and Jefferson townships, and was thus en- gaged for several years. He began the study of medicine in the University of Pennsylva- nia in 1876-77. He afterwards returned to the University and took a post-graduate course in 1882. In the meantime he worked in the mines and earned and saved money with which to meet the cost of his literary and professional education. Dr. Enders began the practice of his pro- fession in Pitman, Schuylkill county, Pa., and continued there for five years. He demonstrated his professional ability and skill, and enjoyed a large and profitable prac- tice. About 1886 he located in his native town and practiced there until 1891, when he removed to Williamstown where he now resides and has built up a good practice. Dr. Enders was married, at Enders, Pa., February 21, 1877, by Rev. G. A. Loose, of the United Brethren church, to Miss Annie Jane, daughter of Samuel and Leah (Etter) Enders. Their children are: Leslie Garfield, born in Jackson township, August 6, 1867 ; Joseph Sanford,born in Pitman, Pa., May 23, 1881 ; Jennie Florence, born in Jackson township, June 5, 1885 ; Lee Jay, born at Williamstown, Pa., December 20, 1891, died December 11, 1893, and Samuel George Mor- ton, born at Williamstown, October 29, 1894. Dr. Enders is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the borough council. In 1887 he was a candidate for the State Legislature. He is a member of the Senior and Junior Orders of United American Mechanics and of the Heptasophs. Dr. Enders is a very intelligent man, and is in the lead of his profession. He is of a very genial nature and is a fluent, pleasant talker; hence in social circles he is very .popular. He is public-spirited and broad in his views, and is a power for good in the community. Hoffman, John H., merchant and manu- facturer, Williamstown, Pa. John Peter Hoffman, great-great-grand- father of John H. Hoffman, was born in Germany in 1709. With others of his family and friends he came to America in 1739, in the ship Robert and Alice, Captain Good- man, arriving in Philadelphia in September of that year. He first located in Berks county, Pa., where he worked at his trade, which was that of a carpenter. During the early Indian troubles on the frontier he served some time as a soldier in the Pro- vincial arm}'. Mr. Hoffman was among the earliest settlers in the Wiconisco Valley. About 1750 he came to the end of Short Mountain, in Lykens Valley, where he built a small log house, just across the road from the house of Daniel Romberger. Sixty years ago this house was used as a smithy. He was the contemporary of John Lycan, or Lyken, Luclwig Shott, John Rewalt and others, and with them was driven off by the Indians in their incursions of 1756. It was subsequent to this period that John Peter Hoffman brought his family to the valley. Here he followed farming. He died in 1798, at the age of eighty-nine. His re- mains, with those of his wife, who had died before him, were interred in the field near the present house on the old farm now owned by Daniel Romberger, before named. Mr. Hoffman left issue, among others, as fol- lows : Catherine, married Andrew Riegel, the head of a large family of that name in the "Upper End;" they both reached the age of fourscore years ; Barbara, married George Buffington, a soldier of the Revolu- tion, and the head of the family of that name ; Elizabeth, married Ludwig Sheetz, the head of a large family of that name ; John, born in 1746, married Miss Kauffman ; John Nicholas, born 1749, married Margaret Harman ; Christian, born 1752, married Miss Deiblet. John Nicholas Hoffman, great-grandfather of John H, was born in Tulpehocken town- ship, Berks county, Pa., in 1749. He set- tled on the farm now owned by Benjamin Rickert, near Short Mountain. He was the owner of large tracts of land, now divided into a number of farms. He deeded land to the congregation of Hoffman church, for church, school, and burial purposes. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and participated in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. His life was an active DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1183 and useful one. John Nicholas Hoffman was married, April 22, 1772, by Pastor Kautz, of the Lutheran church, to Margaret Herman, also a native of Berks county, Pa. They had issue as follows: Catherine, born 1775, married Peter Shoffstalt; they resided near Gratz, and died at advanced ages leav- ing a large family ; Susanna, married Levi Buffington, a carpenter ; he built the Hoff- man church; Sarah, married Jonathan Sny- der, they removed to Stark county, Ohio, where they were both living about eight years ago, upwards of ninety years of age ; Margaret, married Alexander Dinger, and removed to Crawford county, Pa., she died a few years ago, at the age of ninety-eight ; Peter, born September 22, 1778, married Miss Lubold, he was a soldier of the war of 1812 ; Jacob, born 1782, married Catherine Ferree; Daniel, born 1784, married Hannah Ferree, he was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; Nicho- las, born 1787, he was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; John, born 1790, was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; George, born 1798, resides in the town of Gratz, was appointed justice of the .peace in 1834. In the war of the Revo- lution John Nicholas Hoffman first ranked as first lieutenant, afterwards as captain. His service was mostly in New York State. After the war he occupied his farm at the foot of Short Mountain, in Lykens township. Jacob Hoffman, grandfather of John H. Hoffman, was born in 1782. He purchased his father's farm. He was a well informed farmer and was exceedingly popular. He filled several local offices, and in 1823-24-25 served in the State Legislature. He was a zealous Christian, and prominent in the church. His wife, Catherine Ferree, is de- scended from an illustrious French family. Their children were : Amos, born 1809, married Amanda, daughter of the late Gen- eral Harper, who, for a number of years, was steward of the almshouse, and at present resides at Berrysburg; at one time he had five sons in the Union army, Col. Thomas M., Capt. Jacob F., John H., Edwin A., and Henry; Jacob B., resides near Williams- town; Hannah, married John Romberger; Sarah, married Michael Forney; Catherine, married Abram Hess. Amos Hoffman, father of John H., was born in Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., May 22, 1809. He was reared a farmer, and followed that calling up to the time of his retirement in 1870. Amos Hoffman was married in his native township in 1837. 73 His wife Amanda is descended from a noble German family. The first of her an- cestors to land in this country was the son of an illustrious "German nobleman, his father having banished him for some mis- deed. His descendants settled in Lebanon county, Pa. The children of Amos and Amanda Hoffman are : Henry, enlisted at the beginning of the late war in the Eighth Illinois cavalry, served through the war, be- coming blind towards its close from ex- posure. Col. Thomas W., enlisted for three years at the beginning of the war, was in the Seventy-second Philadelphia Fire Zou- aves. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and he was engaged in all battles fought by that army. He re- turned home in 1864, raised company A, Two Hundred and Eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was made captain. He was later transferred to General Hartranft's staff as chief engineer officer of the division ; and by reason of meritorious service at the siege of Petersburg he was brevetted lieu- tenant colonel. He resides in Bethlehem, Pa. Capt. Jacob F., merchant at Port Trevorton, enlisted during the emergency in the Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania volun- teers. He afterwards became first lieu- tenant of company A, Two Hundred and Eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, and later was promoted to captain of the com- pany. He was severely wounded at the battle of Fort Steadman. Edwin A., en- listed in One Hundred and Third Penn- sylvania volunteers, in 1864; was sta- tioned near Fortress Monroe, and served until the close of the war ; John H. ; Hen- rietta, wife of a Mr. Willard, resides in Girardville, Schuylkill county, Pa.; Adeline, Mrs. Charles Kosier, of Millersbu^. Pa.; George, an employee of the ReadmgRailroad Company at Shamokin, Pa.; Joseph, super- intendent of Standard Oil plant at Millers- burg, Pa. John H. Hoffman is a prosperous mer- chant and manufacturer of Williamstown. He was born in Lykens township, on the old home farm, November 7, 1846. He received a common school education in his native place. He was early put to work on the farm and could attend school only a few months of each year. At sixteen years of age he went to Uniontown, Mifflin township, Dauphin county, to learn the trade of tan- ning, and had served about one and a half years when he decided that his country had 1184 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA need of his services in the army. He en- listed at Union town in August, 1864, in company A, Two Hundred and Eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. His regiment was soon after ordered to the front by way of Bermuda Hundred, on the James river. They lay at Petersburg about six weeks and were then transferred to the Army of the Po- tomac. After reaching Hatch's Pun, where they remained a few days, they were ordered to return to Petersburg and were placed in General Hartranft's division, doing sueh duties as fell to the lot of reserve troops. They took part in the Weldon raid. Their first regular engagement was on March 25, 1865, when the battle of Fort Steadman was fought. They were engaged in the siege of Petersburg. They followed Lee as far as Burkville Junction, where they lay until after his surrender at Appomattox Court House ; they then returned to Peters- burg and City Point, and were transported thence to Alexandria, Va., and mustered out June 1, 1865. Mr. Hoffman then returned home and fol- lowed his trade of tanning for a number of years. About 1874 he opened a general store at Berrysburg, which he conducted two years and then located at Williamstown, and formed a partnership with Philip C. Swab. At the end of two years he sold his interest to his partner, and opened a general store at Curtin, Dauphin county, which he conducted three years, and then sold and was engaged in a similar business at Selinsgrove, Sny- der county, for five and a half years. In the spring of 1885 Mr. Hoffman purchased the property and stock of David Clal linger at Williamstown, his present site, where he en- gaged in business and has built up an exten- sive trade. Here, also, in connection with John M.Hughes, in the fall of 1895, he erected a plant for the manufacture of under- wear, equipped with the latest and most im- proved .machinery at an outlay of $12,000, and employing twenty-five hands. Mr. Hoffman was married, at Berrysburg, August, 1870, to Miss Mary Swab, a native of Berrysburg, Dauphin county, Pa. Their children are : Elsie Irene, pupil at Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa.; Edward Har- per, traveling man in the employ of Krause, Ingham & Heister, Philadelphia ; Charles Edgar, at home; Henrietta, at home; Sally, died at the age of two and a half years ; John Robert, at home ; Carrie May, and Joseph, at home. Mr. Hoffman is a member of Chester Post, No. 280, G. A. R., Williamstown ; master mason, Lafayette Lodge, No. 194, Selins- grove, Pa. He has been chief burgess one year and school director for seven years. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the Methodist church, and is its trustee and for many years its secretary. He is intelligent, genial, and hospitable. He is fond of history and well versed in it. It follows that he is agree- able company and very popular with his neighbors. Schminky, Gueney M., M. D., was born at Gratz, Lykens township, Dauphin county, Pa., December 7, 1862. He is a son of Isaiah S. and Elizabeth (Wiest) Schminky. His father, Dr. Isaiah Schmink)^ was born in Lancaster county, Pa. He went to Schuylkill county, where his father practiced medicine and spent his life. He studied medicine at the now extinct Pennsylvania Medical College, from which he was grad- uated, and afterwards practiced for a very short time. While in Schuylkill county Dr. Schminky treated a hysterical patient with chloroform, which had just then come into use ; by this action he created a stir among the people to whom that anassthetic was un- known. He left Schuylkill county and located at Gratz, where he has been in prac- tice for forty years. He is Republican ; he was a member of the State Legislature for two years, and has sat for upwards of thirty years in the borough council of Gratz. His wife is still living. Their children are: Dr. Gurney M.; Allan B., druggist, Philadelphia; Harry N., merchant, Woodbury, N. J.; John F. M., farmer of Gratz, Pa.; and Bertha M., at home. Gurney M. Schminky attended the com- mon schools of his native place. At the age of fourteen he entered Berrysburg Academy, where he remained one year, and then took a two years' course and was graduated from the National School of Oratory and Elocution in 1880. During the next year he read medicine at home and then took a three years' course of study and lectures at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He at once commenced practice at Gratz, Pa., and continued there until 1894 ; he then located at Williamstown, Pa., where he has since remained and has been successful in his practice. He is medical officer of the borough of Williamstown. He is an Inde- pendent Republican and member of the DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1185 Knights of Pythias and Sons of America at Wiiliamstown. Dr. G. M. Schminky was married, at Gratz, May 13, 1884, to Miss Ida, daughter of George W. and Sarah (Geise) Garber. They have two children, Albert Garfield and Walter M. The Doctor attends the Metho- dist church. Budd, Capt. Richard, lumberman, Wiil- iamstown, Pa., was born in Queen's county, Ireland, April 1, 1832 ; son of Benjamin and Mary (Lams) Budd. The family of his par- ents consisted of the following children : Richard; Joho, who went to California in 1854, and died there some years after ; Will- iam, contractor, Wiiliamstown, Pa.; Dora, Mrs. Patrick Boerman, of Philadelphia; and Re- becca, maiden lady, residing with her brother Richard. The father died when Richard was seven 3'ears of age and left a good farm, which was sold to an English lord. The family was kept together for a year and then, about 1840, the mother came to America with the children. They sailed from Liverpool on the sailing vessel Roshes, and after a stormy and tedious voyage, landed in New York. They came at once to Pottsville, Pa., where they remained a few days. They finally lo- cated at York Tunnel, Pa., where the mother some time afterwards died ; the children re- mained together until their marriage. In 1852 Richard took up his residence at York Tunnel, then Otto Colliery, and later removed to Mt. Pleasant, Schuylkill county, Pa., where he engaged in manufacturing lumber under a contract with a Philadelphia firm. In 1861 Mr. Budd raised company K, Ninety- sixth Pennsylvania volunteers, and was made captain. He proceeded with the regi- ment to Washington, D. C, and was engaged in the siege and Seven Days' battle at York- town. He was also in the Maryland cam- paign and participated in the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. In the battle of Charles City Cross Roads he was struck by a shell. He was discharged at Warrentown Junction on account of disa- bility, in August, 1863. Returning home he resumed the lumber business. In the spring of 1864 he removed to Wiiliamstown, of which he was among the first settlers; there he has continued to carry on the lum- ber business to date. Richard Budd was first married, at New Mines, Pa., in 1852, to Miss Fanny Robison. Their children were : Christopher, residing in Armstrong Valley, Dauphin county; Benjamin, died young ; John, resides in Wiiliamstown, Pa.; George ; William ; An- drew ; Richard, and Allan ; Joseph, died young; Mary, died aged twenty-four; Annie, died aged twelve ; one infant boy died un- named. Mrs. Fanny Budd died July 30, 1880. Captain Budd's second marriage was in May, 1889, to Mrs. Eliza Shoemaker, a widow ; they have no children. Captain Budd is a staunch Republican and has served as councilman. He belongs to the Sons of Temperance, the Good Templars, and to Chester Post, No. 280, G. A. R., of Wiiliamstown. He is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic church. Lautenbacher, Irvin L., druggist, was born in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill county, Pa., February 21, 1862. He is a son of Charles and Sarah A. (Graeff) Lautenbacher. His grandfather, Karl Lautenbacher, was born at Stuttgart, Germany. He had a farm on which was a stone quarry, which they worked. He served some years in the Ger- man army. The children of Karl Lauten- bacher and his wifs Ursula were : John, died in Philadelphia, aged eighty-one ; Sieg- mund, died in Philadelphia; Charles; Jo- seph, resides in Philadelphia; two younger children, names unknown. The grandfather died in Germany at an advanced age. Charles Lautenbacher, father of Irvin L., was also born in Stuttgart in 1832. He learned the art of making wooden ware, and coming to America at the age of eighteen he learned marble cutting in Philadelphia. His first work was on the Continental Hotel of that city. He went afterwards to Kutz- town, Pa., where he married. Still later he returned to Schuylkill Haven, where he had a marble yard, and where he died in 1881. His wife survives him. Their children are : Jerry C, manufacturer of underwear at Schuylkill Haven ; Irvin L.; Flora C, wife of William F. McLennon, Gloucester City, N.J. Mr. Charles Lautenbacher wasa Repub- lican. He was a member of the Evangelical church, but was reared in the Catholic church. Irvin L. Lautenbacher attended the schools of his native place, graduating from the high school at the age of seventeen. He then read medicine for about two years, but finally abandoned it for the study of pharmacy. He was graduated from the Philadelphia 1186 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA College of Pharmacy at the end of a four years' course. He then returned home and opened a drug store, which he con- ducted for three years, and then disposed of the business. He came to Williamstown, bought the drug store of B. W. Watson & Son, and has ever since continued in busi- ness here with success. Irvin L. Lautenbacher was married in Reading, Pa., May 10, 1890, to Miss Katie E. Schwenk, a native of Schuylkill Haven, Pa. They have two children, Joan L. and Ruth A., at home. Mr. Lautenbacher is a member of Knights of Pythias at Williams- town ; of Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and of the Heptasophs. He is past noble grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. the star pitcher, winning for himself a rep- utation in that capacity second to none in the country. He is recognized as one of the two best pitchers connected with college teams. Mr. Bowman is a Republican. He was elected treasurer of the borough of Williamstown in 1896. Bowman, Sumner S., attorney-at-law, was was born in Millersburg, Dauphin county, Pa., February 9> 1867; son of Simon S. and Annie P. (Jackson) Bowman. His parents had seven children : Sumner S.; Edmond B., at home ; Irene, wife of James S. Hopkinson, Philadelphia; Nellie, wife of Hay W. Bow- man, Millersburg; Hannah, James Donald, and Robert Herr, all at home. Sumner S. Bowman attended the public schools and was graduated from the high school of Millersburg at the age of sixteen. He entered Dickinson Seminar}' at Williams- port, Pa., from which he was graduated in June, 1886. In the fall of the year 1888 he entered the University of Pennsylvania and took up the study of law, at the same time studying under private instructors in the of- fice of Biddle & Ward, Philadelphia. Mr. Bowman was graduated from the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania in 1891. In the fol- lowing autumn he was admitted to the Philadelphia bar, and in the next spring to the bar of the Supreme Court at Philadel- phia. In the fall of 1892 Mr. Bowman went to Watertown, N. Y., and was admitted to the bar there. He became associated with Judge Edgar 0. Emerson and remained there three years. In the fall of 1894 he came to Williamstown and opened a law of- fice and has ever since resided and practiced here. While a student at the university Mr. Bowman took an active interest in college athletics. He became a member of the uni- versity base ball team, in which he became Buggy, John P., merchant, was born at Lo- cust Gap, Northumberland county, Pa., Octo- ber 14, 1866; son of Michael and Ann (Cannon) Buggy. His grandfather, John Buggy, and Maggie O'Brien, wife of John Buggy, both died in Schuylkill county, Pa. John Buggy was a miner. Their children were: Jeremiah, miner, at Williamstown; Michael ; Mary, Mrs. Pierce, Philadelphia ; James, miner, at Williamstown ; Annie, Mrs. Hallorau, Waterbury, Conn.; Margaret, Mrs. Mahar, Williamstown, and John, miner, at Williamstown, Pa. Michael Buggy was born in Ireland, and was two years old when his parents brought him to America and settled in Schuylkill county, where they died. He became a miner, and was so occupied until his death, which occurred in 1894, in his fifty-third year. He was married, in Northumberland county, to Ann Cannon, who survives him. Their children are: John P.; Bernard ; Bar- bara, in Philadelphia; Michael, lives with his brother John P.; Maggie and Isabella, at home ; Dionysius ; an infant, deceased ; and Mary, at home. Michael Buggy was a Democrat. He was a member of the Sacred Heart church, and his remains rest in the Catholic cemetery at Williamstown. John P. Buggy was two years old when his parents removed to Williamstown, where he was educated in the common schools. At the age of eleven he went to work at what is called the "breaker" in the coal mines, and was engaged in mining until he was twenty-six years of age, when, in 1893, he embarked in mercantile business in Williamstown, Pa. He rented a store room and put in a general stock of goods, and has succeeded in building up a large trade. Mr. Buggy is unmarried, and makes his home with his mother. He is a Democrat, but is not active in party movements, his whole attention being given to his business. Mr. Buggy is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic church and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 3. _ DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1187 Rowland, James, merchant, Williams- town, Pa, was born in Marfortb, Pembroke- shire, South Wales, Great Britain, July 29, 1833. He is a son of John and Margaret (Scourfield) Rowland. His maternal ances- tors were of Scotch descent. John Rowland, his grandfather, was born in Wales, was a farmer and died in his native place in 1856. John Rowland (2), father of James Rowland, was also a native of Wales. He was a farmer and died in Wales in 1890. His wife, Mar- garet Scourfield, died in 1890. Their chil- dren were: Martha, died in Wales; James; John, merchant, Bristol, England ; Elizabeth, died in Wales; Roger, at Bristol, England ; David, and Evan, both in Wales. James Rowland was educated in his native place and was brought up on the farm. At sixteen years of age he was apprenticed to a dry goods firm in Swansea, Wales, served three and a half years, and has been occu- pied in mercantile pursuits to the present time. In June, 1865, he sailed with his wife and family from Liverpool to New York in the sailing vessel City of Dublin, and after a passage of thirteen days reached their desti- nation. They came at once to Philadelphia, and from that city to Minersville, Schuylkill county, Pa., where Mr. Rowland opened a general store, which he conducted very suc- cessfully for five years. At the end of this time Mr. Rowland disposed of his stock and removed to Wiconisco, Dauphin county, Pa., where for four years he was general manager in the store of Mr. Goldsmith. Resigning the place, he came to Williamstown and bought a general store, which he conducted for four years. He then bought the property he now owns and occupies, which at that time con- sisted of two houses and a store. He has since rebuilt the store and now has a com- modious and convenient edifice in which he conducts a large trade and gives employment to three clerks. Mr. Rowland was married, in Wales, in 1854. His children are: Margaret, milliner, at Williamstown, Pa; Roger, Ella, Trevor, and Claud, all at home. Mr. Rowland is a strong Republican. His family are members of the Congregational church, and he is treas- urer of the church and secretary and treasurer of the Sunday-school. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias at Williamstown. Loague, Rev. H. A., pastor of Sacred Heart church, Williamstown, Pa., was born in county Donegal, Ireland, June 2, 1842. He is a son of Francis Loague, a native of county Tyrone, Ireland, and his wife Mary Gallagher, born in county Donegal. His palernal grandfather, Hugh Loague, was a native of county Tyrone, he was patriotic and took part in the Irish rebellion of 1798, as did Patrick Gallagher, Rev. Father Loague's maternal grandfather, and this de- votion to their country cost them all the property they had. Patrick Gallagher, with his family, came to America in 1852. He had been a farmer in Ireland, but en- gaged in no active business in America. He died at the home of his grandson, in Phila- delphia. Hugh Loague and his wife died in Ireland in the late forties. Besides Fran- cis, father of Rev. H. A. Loague, their chil- dren were: William, a priest, died in Lon- donderry, Ireland, in 1865 ; Hugh, John, Rose, Mary, and Ellen, all of whom died in Ireland. Francis Loague came to tins country in 1847, and located in Philadelphia, where he was employed as nurseryman and gardener. In 1850 he sent for his wife and children, who sailed from Londonderry on the sailing vessel Superior, Captain Moore. They were on the ocean eight weeks and three days, having been at one time becalmed for three days, and at another compelled by a ter- rific storm to put to sea again after sighting land. They finally reached Philadelphia in May, 1850. The father remained in Phila- delphia until his death, which occurred in 1884, at the age of eighty-four. Mrs. Loague died in Philadelphia, March 8, 1893, aged eighty-three. Their children were William, of the Catholic church at Centralia, Pa., died January 11, 1892; Rev. H. A.; Eliza, at home, in Philadelphia ; Mary, wife of Will- iam Murphy, Philadelphia; Patrick, died an infant, in Ireland; Rosanna, born in Philadelphia, in 1852, died in 1863 ; Joseph, born in 1854, died in March, 1876. H. A. Loague attended school for nearly one year in Ireland. After coming to Amer- ica he attended the public schools in Phila- delphia until 1857, when he entered St. Jo- seph's College, Philadelphia, and there re- mained until he had completed his college course in 1860. He then studied four years at the Jesuit House, Frederick City, Md., after which he taught in the Gonzaga Col- lege, Washington, D. C, from 1864 to 1867. He was subsequently professor in Hoty Cross College, Worcester, Mass., until the end of 1869, after which he spent seven years in 1188 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA completing his studies in philosophy and theology at Woodstock College, in Mary- land, and from 1876 to 1880 was again pro- fessor in the Worcester, Mass., College of the Holy Cross. In 1880 Father Loague went to St. James, Mich., to assist his uncle, Rev. F. P. Galla- gher, who was out of health. He remained with his uncle until October 1, 1883. On December 23, 1883, he came to Harrisburg and took charge of the Steelton church, where he continued until January 9, 1888. On that date he entered upon his duties as rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He was ordained to the priesthood at Wood- stock College, in Maryland, June 21, 1876. In politics Mr. Loague is independent and a firm believer in protection. He is an affable and agreeable gentleman, of great kindness of heart, and of very scholarhy tastes and attainments. Hess, Solomon, wholesale bottler and late proprietor of the Williamstown Hotel, was born in Lykens township, Dauphin count}', Pa., March 31, 1846. He is a son of Solomon and Eva (Saltzer) Hess. Solomon Hess, Sr., was born in Northumberland county, Pa., in 1814. He was reared a farmer and con- tinued in that calling. He was married in Dauphin county ; his wife, Eva Saltzer, was a native of Berks county. After his mar- riage he took up his residence in Lykens township. His wife died at Gratz about 1878; Mr. Hess died in Loyalton, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Good, in 1880 or 1881. Their children were : Sarah, Mrs. Daniel Good, Loyalton, Pa.; John, far- mer, Lykens township ; Catherine, Mrs. Michael Horstman, Gratz, Pa.; Harry, hotel man, Uniontown, Pa.; Solomon; Cornelius, farmer, I^ykens township ; Charles, baker, Gratz, Pa., and Reily, laborer. Mr. Hess was a Republican. He was a member of the Reformed church, and was well known and popular. Solomon Hess, Jr., attended school at times in his native place until he was twenty-one. Being reared on the farm, he took his share of the farm work, which often prevented his going to school. At sixteen years of age he drove team, hauling produce to market at Pottsville. His father owned and cultivated four farms, the products of which he disposed of at neighboring markets. The son re- mained at home until the spring after his marriage. His father paid him at the rate of $150 per year, and his board and cloth- ing, from the time when he was twent}'-one until he left the farm. Being frugal and economical, he laid by most of this money. Mr. Hess was married, at Uniontown, Dau- phin county, June 27, 1869, to Miss Julia Ann, daughter of George Paul and Elizabeth (Baum) Paul. In the spring of 1870 he took up his residence on a farm near Gratz, which he rented from his father for nine years. February 6, 1879, he removed to Loyalton, Washington township, where he opened a hotel and conducted it for three years. Af- ter this he had a hotel at Gratz for one year, then came to Williamstown and rented the Mansion House, which he conducted for two years. He was afterwards clerk in the same hotel for eight months, and then bought the Williamstown Hotel, of which he has ever since been the proprietor and manager. He also owns, another double house in town. While in Lykens he lost $1,100 in an insur- ance company. On the 6th of April, 1896, Mr. Hess rented his hotel business in Will- iamstown to J. H. Pontius ; he is now about to embark in the wholesale bottling business at Tower City, Schuylkill county. Mr. Hess takes an active interest in politics as a mem- ber of the Republican party. He is a mem- ber of the Gratztown Lodge, No. 563, I. O. O. F., Gratz, Pa., and of the Patriotic Sons of America. Mr. Hess' children are: Dora B.; Susan A.; John Henry, died young; George E. and David S., at home, and Ellis Lloyd, died young. Mr. Hess is a member of the Re- formed church. Lynch, John, plumber, was born in count}' Donegal, Ireland, March 21, 1834. He is a son of Edward and Ann (Smith) Lynch. His grandfather, Owen Lynch, was born and reared in county Donegal, and was a weaver. He lived and died in his native country. His children were : Owen, Philip, Edward, Patrick, James, Fanny, and Margaret. Ed- ward Lynch, father of John Lynch, was a native of county Donegal. He was a shoe- maker. He died in his native place in 1866, aged fifty. His wife was brought to this country by her son, John Lynch, in 1868. She died in 1885. John Lynch was their only son. John Lynch went to the schools of his native place and gave his vacations to farm work until he was fifteen. In his sixteenth year he came to America, embarking at DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1189 Liverpool in the sailing vessel Esmeralda. He reached New York after a voyage of seven weeks and three days, landing June 29, 1848, with one shilling in his pocket. He worked at Oceanic, Coney Island, for one month as a farm hand, and received $8, with which he paid his fare to Easton, Pa.; his uncle, John Smith, lived there, who had sent him the passage money to come to America. After a day or two spent in visiting, telling of the friends left behind, and of his adven- tures in crossing the ocean, he went to work in the distillery of James Thompson, of which his uncle was head distiller ; he re- mained there eight years. He was next em- ployed for six years in the Cooper Iron Works, Phillipsburg, N. J. His next posi- tion was that of engineer at Frenchtown, Hunterdon county, N. J., which he held for two years. He then returned to Phillips- burg and worked six months for the Cooper Iron Company, after which he was employed for seven years at Easton, Pa., as engineer of the Water Works Company. At the end of this time he found employment for one year in a distillery at Belvidere, N. J. He was thrown out of employment there by the shutting down of the distillery on account of the $2 internal revenue tax laid on whiskey. In 1863 Mr. Lynch went to work at Easton, Pa., in the machine shops, and at the end of the year located in Schuylkill county, Pa., where for five years he was hoisting en- gineer in the mines. On March 6, 1868, he removed to Williamstown, Dauphin county, Pa., and worked in the mines there for nine years. During this time he opened a liquor store in Williamstown and put his son in charge of the business. He also did some jobs of plumbing after the day's work was over in the mines. In 1877 he abandoned work in the mines, and since then has given his attention to the plumbing business. He built a comfortable house in 1871. Mr. Lynch is a Democrat. He has served as assessor for the borough for four years. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church at Williamstown. While working at Frederick stown, N. J., he went to Easton, Pa., where he was mar- ried to Miss Mary Mooney, a native of county Donegal, Ireland. Their children are: Edward, at home; William, married Bridget Cosgrove, resides at Silver Creek, Pa.; John, accidentally killed in the mines, at the age of twenty-one ; Mary, Mrs. Thomas Gallagher, Williamstown ; Dennis, died aged four years; Charles, at home; Maggie, wife of Joseph Bond, Williamstown ; and Michael, at home. Budd, William, miner, was born in Queen's county, Ireland, in 1834, and is a son of Benjamin and Mary (Lawrence) Budd. Mr. Budd came to this country with his mother, step-father, two sisters and two brothers. He first worked in the coal mines of New Mines, Pa., and moved to Mt. Pleas- ant in 1855. In 1861 he enlisted in com- pany K, Ninety-sixth Pennsylvania volun- teers, and served two years and a half, when he was discharged at Washington, Columbia College Hospital, because of disability. He then returned to Mt. Pleasant, and in 1865 moved to Williamstown and engaged in mining until compelled because of ill-health to quit that work in 1884. He has since been able to haul coal. He is a Democrat in pol- itics, a member of G. A. R. Post, No. 280, and of the Sacred Heart Catholic church. He was married, in Mt. Pleasant, in 1855, to Miss Sarah Fogan, by whom he had these children : Margaret, Rebecca, Bridget, Dora, Lizzie, Benjamin, and Francis. Evans, Daniel W., foreman of mines, Williamstown, Pa., was born May 21, 1843, in Pollygwlan, Glan Morganshire, Wales. He is a son of William and Mary (Waters) Evans. The father was a native of Wales and a miner by occupation. In politics he was a Republican. He died in Pittston, Pa., November 6, 1885. His first wife died in Wales in 1853. Their children are: Isaac, Henry W., David W., Thomas W., and Daniel. His second wife, Sarah, was a sis- ter of his first, and by this marriage he had no children. Daniel W. received his education in the schools of his native place. At the age of ten years he began work in the coal mines and continued until he was twenty-two years old, when he came to the United States. He sailed- from Liverpool April 17, 1865, on the City of London, and landed at New York, May 1, 1865. He was accom- panied to this country by his father, step- mother and three brothers. Daniel went to Pittston, Luzerne county, and worked in the mines for a time and then came to Schuyl- kill county and was engaged in the mines at the New Philadelphia slope. On December 9, 1865, he was married, in New Philadelphia, to Miss Dorothy Griffith, 1190 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA daughter of Nathaniel and Catharine Grif- fith. Miss Griffith was born May 5, 1843, and is a native of Schuylkill county. Their children are: Nathan W., bookkeeper for Standard Oil Company, at Wilkes-Barre ; Mary, wife of Evan J. Davis, Williamstown ; Bertha, wife of Thomas Allan, Williams- town ; William, watchman, court house, Harrisburg; Benjamin, in English navy, now stationed at the Bermudas; Thomas, Fred A., Alice, and Carrie. After marriage he resided in New Phila- delphia for about two years and then re- moved to Wilkes-Barre and worked in the mines until 1874. He was then engaged as foreman in Washington mine at Plymouth. In 1869 he assisted in rescuing one hundred and eight of the men imprisoned in the Avondale mine. He served as foreman at Plymouth for six years. Later he worked at different places, and in October, 1887. came to Williamstown, and has been fore- man since that time. While in Wilkes- Barre he was president of the Old Miners' Benevolent Association. He is now a di- rector of the Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, and also director of the Motor Company. In politics he is a Republican. He is connected with the following societies : master mason of Nanticoke Lodge, No. 541 ; Prospect Lodge, K. of P., Wilkes-Barre; Welsh Society, Wilkes-Barre, and Sons of Temperance, Williamstown. Hain, George W., justice of the peace, Williamstown, was born August 18, 1833, in Pine Grove, Schuylkill county. He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Keifer) Hain. The father was born near Sinking Springs, Berks county, Pa. He was reared in Pine Grove, Schuylkill count}', and was a shoe- maker by trade. After following this occu- pation for many -years he engaged in the hotel business at Lykens, Pa. His death occurred in 185S, and his wife died in the latter part of the 70's. Their children were: Rebecca; John, deceased ; Mary, and George W. In politics the father was a Democrat. George W. was educated in the public schools of his native place and of Lykens and Pottsville. His parents located in Sa- lona, Clinton county, Pa., then in Mt. Pat- rick, Perry county, next at Montgomery's Ferry, and finally at Lykens. He drove a canal boat from Gurdy's Notch to Philadel- phia for some years. He then served as brakeman, and later as fireman on the rail- road. In 1856 and 1857 he followed the canal with his own boat, and about this time purchased a house in Lj'kens with the money saved while on the railroad. In 1858, upon the death of his father, he began to assist his mother to conduct the hotel in Lykens, and continued to do so until 1861. He then en- listed in the Washington rifles. In 1859 he purchased a farm in what was then Wiconisco township, and located there in 1862, teaching school in the winter. In 1864 he opened a general store in Williamstown, and four years later built a hotel, which he conducted several years. He moved to his present home, adjoining the hotel, in 1868. In 1869 he was iCommissioned justice of the peace, and has served continuously in that office, with the exception of three years, up to the present. In 1876 he purchased a farm of seventy-eight acres in Williams township, and has since added thirty acres to it. He was married, in Halifax, Dauphin county, in 1855, to Miss Sarah Woodside, daughter of Isaac Woodside. His wife died in 1864. Their children are : William ; John ; Charles Hemw, deceased ; Emma J., Annie, Agnes, and Sadie. He married, sec- ondly, Miss Lucy Whitman, of Williams- town, in 1875. Mr. Hain is a Republican, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont. He is a member of the G. A. R., Post No. 280, and Lodge No. 675, I. 0. 0. F., of Will- iamstown. McNamara, Michael, retired, was born in Kilkenny count} 7 , Ireland, in 1831, and is a son of James and Julia (Brenner) Mc- Namara. The father and mother both died in Schuylkill county, Pa. Their children were : Patrick, Thomas, Andrew, John, Rich- ard, Margaret, Mary, all deceased ; and Mi- chael. Michael attended school until he was fourteen years of age when he came to this country with his parents and landed at Quebec, Canada. From there they came by rail to Schuylkill county, Pa., where he worked in the mines until 1866, at which time he came to Williamstown, and followed mining until 1888, when he retired. Since coming to his present home he has built a new house and also owns a double block on the main street of Pottsville. He was married, in Schuylkill county, August 3, 1850, to Miss Ann Fagan, born August 5, 1833, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Connors) Fagan. She was a na- tive of Kilkenny county, Ireland, and came DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1191 to the United States with her parents, at the •age of ten years, settled in Schuylkill county, where the parents both died. Their chil- dren are: James; Julia; Thomas, deceased; Patrick ; Andrew, deceased ; John, Richard, Patrick 2d, Margaret, Michael, Thomas 2d, Elizabeth, Joseph, and one who died in in- fancy. In politics Mr. McNamarais a Dem- crat, and is also a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Catholic. Hettinger, Charles, hotel keeper, Will- iamstown, Pa., was born in Germany, Janu- ary 9, 1846. He is a son of Sixtus and Wil- helmina Hettinger. The father died in Ger- many many years ago, and the mother died when Charles was six years old. Their chil- dren are : Adelite, Fictor, Charles, Maria, and Johanna. Charles attended school in his native place until he was fourteen years old. At the age of eighteen he sailed from Havre, France, for America, and, as he traveled in a sailing vessel, did not arrive until forty-eight days later. He went at once to Millersburg and worked at the trade of mason for four months, and then came to Williamstown and began mining, which he followed for eighteen years. During this time he purchased a hotel, which he conducted in connection with his work in the mines. In 1884 he stopped the latter and has since given his entire atten- tion to his business. He was married, in Williamstown, in 1869, to Miss Josephina Schmeek, a native of Poland, Europe. She died in 1890, leaving a family of nine children : Mary Ann, Rosie, Maggie, Henry, Joseph, deceased, George W., Ignatius, Foraniga, and one who died in infancy. His second wife was Miss Mary Glacer, whom he married in 1894. In poli- tics Mr. Rettinger is a Democrat and is also a member of the Roman Catholic church. Stroup, J. Harry, merchant tailor, Will- iamstown, Pa., was born September 6, 1851, in Lykens, Dauphin county. He is a son of John, and Rebecca (Martz) Stroup. The father was born in Lykens township in 1828. He was reared on a farm and then learned the trade of saddler. Later he began work for the railroad company and was one of the first engineers on the Lykens Valley rail- road. During the war his run extended from Lykens to Baltimore. In 1S84 he moved to Shamokin and had charge of some miners of that place. His first wife died in 1865. Their children are : Charles, deceased, J. Harry, Edward, and Hattie. His second wife was Sarah Shipe. Their children are : George, Frank, Arthur, Stella, Edith, Ralph, and Katie, deceased. In politics he is a Republi- can. J. Harry received his education in the pub- lic schools of his native place. He assisted on the farm until the age of eleven years, when he began to learn the trade of tailor- ing with John L. Matter, with whom he is now in partnership. He served an appren- ticeship of five years and then went to Phila- delphia and worked for one year. In May, 1877, Mr. Matter opened a branch store in Lykens and one in Williamstown. Mr. Stroup took charge of the latter and in 1882 was taken in as a partner. He was married, in Millersburg, Pa., October 9, 1888, to Miss Sadie Meetch, a native of Millersburg. They have one child, John M. In politics Mr. Stroup is Republican, was instrumental in securing the borough charter, served as councilman two and a half years. In 1893 he was elected register of wills. He is a Mason, twelfth degree, of Swatara lodge, at Fremont, Pa., and commandery at Harris- bur church He is a member of the Episcopal Blanning, William, merchant, Williams- 'town, Pa., was born February 29, 1856, in Wales, and is a son of Francis and Ann (Durbin) Blanning. The father was a native of Somersetshire, England, and went to Wales at the age of twenty and engaged in mining, which occupation he followed dur- ing his life. He died in Williamstown, March, 1889, and his wife died February 11, 1877. Their children were : Hannah, Sarah Ann, William, James, Harriet, deceased, Emily, Alice, John F., Josephine, Priscilla, Joseph, Mary Edith, and Samuel. The grandfather, John Blanning, was a farmer by occupation, and died November 29, 1858 His wife was a Miss Clotheer. William came to America with his par- ents, landingat New York in November, 1863. From there he came direct to Lykens, and for a short time attended school. Four years later he moved to Morris Run, Tioga count}-, Pa., and after remaining there a few years came to Williamstown, where he has since remained. Through the kindness of W. B. Meetch, a teacher, he was enabled to acquire an education, and at the age of twenty-four applied for and secured a school in Will- 1192 BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA iamstown, which lie taught very successfully for two years. He then attended the Kutz- town Normal School, and then taught six years in Williarastown again and one year in Lykens. He was appointed justice of the peace in November, 1895. He was married, October 15, 1877, to Miss Bella Yeager, of Millersburg. Their children are : George F., deceased, Etta Ann, James Ro}', William Herbert, Wendall Yeager, and Charles Frank- lin. Mr. Banning is an active politician and a member of the Republican party. He has served as auditor for six years, and has been class leader in the Methodist church for eight years. MISCELLANEOUS. Davis, Charles O, was born August 15, 1830, in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the son of John Davis and his wife, Surah Yeager. Hisgrandfather was Henry Davis, of a promi- nent Welsh fauiihy and an early settler in Pennsylvania. He served in the Revolu- tion. His grandfather on the maternal side was George Yeager, who also was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; was at Valley Forge and at' the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. John Davis, born at Pottstown, Pa., in 1795, was by occupation a fuller and dyer. He came to Harrisburg prior to 1820," in which year he married Sarah Yeager ; he died in 1856. His wife, who was born in Harrisburg in 1804, died in 1886. Their children were three girls and six boys. The son Charles C. was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg. In 1843 he became a marker of the Harrisburg rifles, com- manded by Capt. Christian Seiler, and was with that company in the Native Amer- ican riots in Philadelphia, ordered there by Governor Porter to quell the disturbances. Subsequently he was lieutenant in Capt. Jacob Eyster's cadets, serving with them until 1846, when he began his trade as a blacksmith. In 1850 he went to St. Louis, Mo., and in that city and other localities in the Southwest he worked at his trade until 1859, when he returned to Harrisburg. On April 16, 1861, upon the call of Presi- dent Lincoln, Mr. Davis was enrolled with his five brothers in company I, of the Sec- ond regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, of which he was subsequently promoted second lieutenant, and on June 15, 1861, first lieu- tenant of his company, serving through the three months' service. Upon being mus- tered out he began to raise companies for the Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry for three years or during the war. He was commis- sioned, September 1, 1861, captain of com- pany I, of that regiment. His command was sent to the Army of the Cumberland, and arrived at Louisville, Ky., on Christmas day, 1861 ; being mounted they left Louisville in January, 1862, for Nashville, Tenn., going by way of Bardstown and the Mammoth Cave. The Seventh regiment participated in all the principal battles and skirmishes which took place in the Army of the Cum- berland. In April, 1863, Captain Davis was commissioned major in his regiment. June 27, 1863, his regiment engaged the command of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, at Shelbyville, Tenn. But we will let Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley tell the story of the bravery of Major Davis : " The right wing of General Rose- crans' army had driven the left of the Con- federate army, which was here a division of cavalry, commanded by Gen. Joseph Wheeler, into the town of Shelbyville, Tenn., when Wheeler's force of three thousand men formed line just at the northern outskirts of the town to defend their stores. A battery of four guns, pointing north, commanded the principal turnpike. This battery was well supported by dismounted cav- alry, right and left. It was decided to at- tack the center of this line and ride over the battery. The Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry was selected for this purpose, supj^orted by the Fourth United States cavalry. The pike being narrow, the charge was made in col- umns of four. Major Davis' position would have placed him on the right of the second squadron, but he volunteered to lead the charge and put himself in front of the lead- ing set of fours. At the signal of two can- non shots from our guns, the column dashed from the pike, receiving only one round from the hostile battery, rode over the guns, routed the supports, and put the entire sup- port opposed to precipitate and disastrous fright. The boldness of the attack assured its success. Only one shell struck the col- umn, killing two men and three horses in the charge. Our captures were three hun- dred prisoners, the battery complete, and large amount of stores. A more gallant charge was never made, and Major Davis rode well in front of the leading sabres, the beau ideal of a most magnificent trooper." It was for this distinguished action of DAUPHIN COUNTY. 1193 Major Davis the medal of honor was awarded to him by the Secretary of War of the United States on the 14th of June, 1894, and in granting the medal that officer stated that Major Davis "led what was probably one of the most desperate, and at the same time successful, cavalry charges of the war." On the 28th of November, 1863, Major Davis re-enlisted the regiment and, returning East, in one month's time re- cruited the regiment to eighteen hundred men, which the Government allowed to be done. In March, 1864, he was appointed inspector of fortifications, entrenchments, and blockhouses, on General Starkweather's staff. After many severe engagements with Forest's cavalry he resigned on account of disability, receiving an honorable discharge by order of Gen. George H. Thomas, Octo- ber 14, 1864, after three and a half years of hard and active service. For the past eight years Major Davis has held an important position in the Harrisburg postoffice, and is one of the chief examiners on the board of the civil service commission, postoffice de- partment, at Harrisburg. Major Davis married, in 1855, Eliza Davis, of Knoxville, Tenn. Armor, William Crawford, was born September 19, 1842, at Laughlinstown, West- moreland county, Pa., his father, John G. Armor, being a life-long merchant and far- mer of that place. He was the second of a family of seven sons, four of whom were vol- unteer soldiers in the war of the Rebellion. His great-grandfather, James Armor, was a lieutenant in the Fourth Pennsylvania Line in the Revolution under Gen. Anthony Wayne, and was complimented by that officer in a letter to the supreme executive council. His great-grandmother, Margaret Armor, was the daughter of John Whitehill, of Lancaster county, of whom it is said : " He was an ardent patriot, and came into promi- nence at the commencement of the Revolu- tion ; appointed one of the justices of the common pleas count; member of Assembly, resigning his "commission as judge; chosen one of the council of censors ; member of the supreme executive council ; under the Con- stitution of 1790 appointed an associate judge of the county of Lancaster; a trustee and elder of the Presbyterian church at Pe- quea for many years. The Revolutionary war brought him to the front, and he proved to be like his compeers, a person of indomit- able courage and vigor of intellect, and was ever tenacious of Republican principles." The great-great-grandfather, Robert Ar- mor, of Scotch descent, emigrated from the north of Ireland to this country prior to 1810. In 1734 he took up a tract of two hun- dred acres of land at the head of Pequea creek, Lancaster county, and was a farmer during his life. The subject of this sketch received a com- mon school education. While in his sixteenth year he taught a large school in his native town, being several years the junior of many of his scholars. He entered a preparatory school in Cumberland county, with a college course in view; but untoward circumstances changed the tenor of his life, and a good but practical father, consigned him to learn the iron moulding trade, at which he was duti- fully engaged when the war of the rebellion broke out. Enlisting in company B, Twenty- eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, he rose to the command of his company, was wounded at Antietam and Chancellorsville, appointed aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. John W. Geary, Second or White Star division of the Twelfth and Twentieth corps, brevetted major for " gallant and meritorious conduct in the campaign of the Carolinas." At the siege of Savannah he was specially assigned by Gen- eral Geary to command the "flying bridge detail," which was to bridge, with bundles of sugar cane, the dikes, or canals, in front of the rebel works, for the storming party to pass over in the grand charge outlined by General Sherman. This " forlorn hope " was saved " to fight another day " by the very obliging retreat of the enemy the night before. During the progress of the war he was twice appointed to West Point, but de- clined the honor, preferring to keep his con- tract as he had " enlisted for the war." Af- ter serving four years and one month, with never a day in the hospital except when wounded, he retired to civil life, declining the urgent solicitations of prominent gen- erals to enter the regular ar.my. After a year spent in the oil region his old commander, who had been elected governor, proffered him a confidential position near him as executive clerk. During his stay of six years in the executive dejmrtment he wrote the " Lives of the Governors of Penn- sylvania, with the Incidental History of the State." He was also registered and studied law with Attorney Generals Benjamin Harris Brewster and F. Carroll Brewster; passed the 1194 BIO GRAPHIC A L ENGYCL OPEDIA full list of examinations set by his precep- tors, but never applied for admission to the bar, having selected a mercantile life. After spending six years in Pittsburgh, in the wholesale glass business, he was compelled by failing health to change his occupation and lead an outdoor life. He became engaged in the production of oil in McKean county, and for four years was co-editor and proprietor of The Petroleum, Age, a magazine of oil, whose statistics and varied reports were the standard of trade reference. After an eight years' sojourn in oildom he again removed to Harrisburg and served two years as an assistant in the State library ; was for one year librarian of the Harrisburg Public Li- brary, and is now a life member of the same. Is a charter member of Post 58, .G. A. R., also of the Dauphin County Historical So- Society and now its secretary ; is secretary and treasurer of the Harrisburg Under- writers' Association ; a member of the Scotch- Irish Society of America, and has compiled for it "The Scotch-Irish Bibliography of Pennsylvania." All his life a lover of books he is in his element as the proprietor of a large antiquarian book store, and in connec- tion with it has a varied collection of an- tiquities devoted to the pleasure of his visitors and friends. Fisher, George, the son of George Fisher and his wife Hannah, daughter of Jonas Chamberlain, was born in what is now Mid- dletown, in 1765. His father laid out the town, naming the same. The original an- cestor came from England with William Penn in 1682. George Fisher, the subject of this sketch, received a good education and graduated from the College of Philadelphia, now the University of Pennsylvania, He studied law with John Wilkes Kittera at Lancaster and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar at the November term, 1787. He soon rose into prominence in the early days at the Dauphin court, which has always been conspicuous for the brilliancy of its legal profession. Mr. Harris, in his " Reminis- cences of the Bar," speaks thus of Mr. Fisher : " He was possessed of mild, gentlemanly manners, and was kind in his intercourse with the young members of the bar. He had a ruddy complexion, a fine face, and a handsome head. He was a large man; in his youth was probably quite strong, and was quite fleshy toward the end of his pro- fessional career. He was remarkable for the musical character of his voice, and the dis- tinctness of his utterance. . . . He was ex- tensively engaged in litigation in ejectment cases depending on original title, which were then a fertile subject of dispute in our courts and in those of the neighboring counties." Without doubt he was one of the most suc- cessful practitioners at the Dauphin county bar during his lifetime. When General La- fayette visited Harrisburg he was selected as the man to welcome that distinguished Revolutionary officer to the city of Hariis- burg, and in our youthful days we heard his address upon that occasion enthusiastically spoken of. Mr. Fisher died at his residence near Mid- dletown, Thursday, February 2, 1858, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. He left two sons who became quite distinguished in the law, John Adam Fisher, of Harrisburg, and Robert J. Fisher, who was judge of the York district for several terms. George Fisher was a popular lawyer, and occupied a high position not only at home, but at the bars of Carlisle, Sunbury, Lebanon, Lancas- ter and York; and few causes of magnitude or importance were tried during a long period in which he was not one of the lead- ing counsel. He managed these matters with great tact and judgment, and his influ- ence with the jury seemed almost magical. He was a Federalist in politics, firm, sub- stantial, and honest in his creed. A man of great vigor of intellect; eloquent and forci- ble as an advocate, and as a gentleman of the old school dignified, yet kind and polite. Jordan, Thomas Jefferson, son of Ben- jamin Jordan, and his wife, Mary Crouch, was born at Walnut Hill, Dauphin county, Pa, December 3, 1821 . Through his mother he was descended from two Revolutionary heroes, Capt. James Crouch and Gen. James Potter, while his grandfather Maj. Thomas Jordan was an officer in the militia in the struggle for independence. Thomas Jordan received a good classical education, studied law with George W. Harris, at Harrisburg, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar February 6, 1843. He remained in the active practice of his profession until the breaking out of the Civil war. On the day after the firing on Fort Sumter, he was mus- tered into service as an aide, with the rank of major, on the staff of Gen. William H. Keim, and the first action in which he participated was the battle of Falling Waters, where Geu- __ W COUNTY. 1195 eral Keim defeated a brigade/i then Colonel, "Stonewall" Ja the expiration of the three m Major Jordan assisted in recr ment of cavalry, subsequently i Ninth Pennsylvania, of which I missioned major October 22, 1£ ] I vember, following, he proceed d regiment to Louisville, Ky., w ported to General Buell. In tl. Major Jordan was engaged in th , Lebanon, and Spring Creek, Ter- Hill, Tomkinsville, Glasgow, and I Ky. He was captured July 9 Tomkinsville, Ky., by John Mc with a force of over two thousar tacked Major Jordan, then in co ■ the post with only two hundred : i men ; but so brave was the defense 1 1 the battalion lost ten killed, fourteer. and nineteen prisoners, Morgan seven killed and one hundred i wounded. He was a prisoner Thunder, Richmond, Va., until De< 1862, when he was exchanged. He to duty at once. After numerous ments Major Jordan was promoted uary 13, 1863, to colonel of his r At Thompson's Station, Tenn., March Colonel Jordan, with his regiment,foi way back to Franklin, Tenn., brinj ■<■ two hundred and twenty prisoners, 1 l with the entire artillery and baggagt and all the wounded that the amb could carry, while Colonel Coburr thirty-eight hundred infantry was ca For this heroic part borne by Colon dan's regiment in this action, it was tioned honorably in special orders by ' eral Rosecrans. On September 5, Colonel Jordan with his regiment att and routed an entire brigade of Wht cavalry, under command of General D< capturing two hundred and ninety-four oners, a large portion of whom had wounded by the sabre. For this gallar tion he was placed in command of all cavalry in Tennessee and cleared the ' . of the invaders. Complimentary or were issued by General Van Cleve, at J . freesboro, General Milroy,at Tullahoma, General Stedman, at Chattanooga. On : " march to the sea," Colonel Jordan's brav was displayed on numerous occasions, i from Savannah to the close of the war ] commanded the First brigade, First cava, division, Army of the Mississippi. On F( ruary 3, 1865, his regiment crossed the ' vannah river for the campaign in South Carolina, at Averysboro, N. O; his brigade encountered the garrison of Charleston, strongly entrenched. In this engagement his regiment lost heavily in killed and wounded, particularly among the officers. At the battle of Johnston's Station, S. O, Colonel Jordan's regiment by heroic fighting saved General Kilpatrick from probable de- feat, and in February, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious service," he was brevetted brig- adier general of volunteers. In March, 1865, he received the surrender of the city of Raleigh, and was at the front when Gen. Joseph Johnston surrendered to General Sherman. After being mustered out of ser- vice July 18, 1865, General Jordan returned to Harrisburg, and for a time resumed the practice of his profession. He subsequently engaged in the lumber business in Williams- aort. Later on he removed to Philadelphia, and for awhile held a position in the post- iffice, while subsequently he occupied a iosition in the United States Mint. He died a Philadelphia, on the 2d day of April, 895, leaving a wife and two children, a son, 'avid Wilson Jordau, the artist, and a I aughter, who is the wife of Rev. Leonard 'oolsey Bacon, of Connecticut. Knipe, Joseph Farmer, was born March , 1823, in Mt. Joy, Lancaster county, Pa. iis parents were Henry Knipe and his fe, Elizabeth Farmer. His ancestors on ie paternal side came from Manheim, Ger- ;ny, prior to the Revolution, a brother lo- ing in what is now Montgomery county, ' , another brother in what is now Lebanon ■ uity, near Schaefferstown. The son was cated in private and public schools in ..lheim and Lebanon, subsequently learn- the trade of boot and shoe business in ladelphia. In 1842 he enlisted in the ■ ted States army, and participated in the ■ war in Rhode Island. In 1845 he went his command to Texas, serving under aeral Taylor. He participated in the can campaign until the 1st of August, and was the last man to leave The Mole 3ra Cruz with the American flag. In ler following he came to Harrisburg resided there as an employee of the sylvania Railroad Company. Being agent at the breaking out of the war ured leave of absence to enter the vol- service, and on the 17th day of April, le named the place of organization of nnsylvania troops, Camp Curtin. In 1196 Bl GRA PHI GAL EN CI C t\ OPE MA the three months' service he was brigade in- spector of Brigadier General William's staff. On the expiration of this service he organ- ized a regiment which became the Forty- sixth Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he was commissioned colonel, August 1, 1861. This was under the call of the President for three hundred thousand men. The first flag presented to the Pennsylvania regiments by the Governorof the Commonwealth was given to the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania. Colonel Knipe served with the regiment as its com- manderuntil the eve of the battle of South Mountain. He had been previously wounded at Cedar Mountain on the 9th of July, 1862, but on General Lee's crossing the Potomac for the invasion of the North, he hastened to the front, being assigned to the First division of the Twelfth army corps. His brigade par- ticipated in the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, and greatly distinguished itself at Chancellorsville. Still suffering from his wound Colonel Knipe was sent by Gen- eral Slocum to Acquia Creek, and afterwards to his home. Just previous to the second invasion of the North by General Lee's army, he was ordered by General Halleck to the Department of the Susquehanna, to report to General Couch for light duty. He was as- signed by that officer to the command of the militia, and ordered to the front. His com- mand advanced as far as Smokytown, when meeting the advance of Lee's army, grad- ually retarding the movements of Lee, whose advancing columns reached to within three and one-half miles of Harrisburg, when as- certaining that there was a large force at Fort Washington, the enemy fell back towards Gettysburg. Subsequently General Knipe, * in company with. Gen. Baldy Smith, was sent up the Valley, joining the main army under General Meade. Relieved by General Couch, General Knipe rejoined his old; command, then the First brigade, First division of the Twelfth army corps. He served under General Meade until the Eleventh and Twelfth army corps wen ; withdrawn and sent westward, where thev reported to General Rosecrans. After th ; battle of Chickamaugua General Grant was i sent to relieve the former. Upon the reor - ganization of the army subsequent to th s battles of Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountair i and Missionary Ridge, the Eleventh an d Twelfth corps became the Twentieth, wit h General Hooker in command. Gener f 1 Knipe participated in all the battles fro .1 Chattanooga to Atlanta. Upon the fall ! of the lattir, General McPherson having been killed, < enej'al Howard was j^laced in com- mand c" the Army of the Tennessee and Genera Knipe assigned as chief of cavalry. He wa.' subsequently sent to Memphis to or- ganizethe cavalry on the left bank of the Mississppi, belonging to the Army of the Tennosee. That duty performed, the Gen- eral ntnrned to headquarters at Nashville and fiund all communication cut off. He then icported to General Thomas for active service and was assigned to the Seventh division of cavalry, and participated in the fight: at Nashville. After this battle his position placed him in advance, and he pur- sued Hood's rear guard, which consisted of the krigades of Newsen and Hunter. He cap- ture! some six thousand men and eight col- ors, more prisoners than his own command consisted of. After the Nashville campaign he fras ordered to proceed to the headquar- ter-) of the Department of the Gulf and re- port to General Canby. His command co- operated until the capture of Mobile, when he-was ordered to New Orleans to organize thl cavalry to send to Texas against Kirby S/.aith, who was still holding out, General i\ ,|eridan commanding the department. At General Knipe's request he was relieved from duty and reported to General Thomas at Nashville, where he was mustered out of service on the 16th of September, 1865. For jheritorious and gallant conduct General Knipe was commissioned a brigadier general, May 29, 1862. He was recommended for promotion by no less than three of his com- manding officers. After his retirement he was offered a colonelcj' in the United States army, which he declined. On the 9th of April, 1866, President Johnson appointed General Knipe postmaster at Harrisburg, which was confirmed by the Senate the fol- lowing month. He remained in office until after the election of General Grant. For several years he was in active business in Harrisburg and afterwards postmaster of the House of Representatives at Washington. In 1880 he was appointed by General Meigs to a position in the quartermaster's depart- ment at Fort Leavenworth, where he re- mained until 1889, that office then being abolished. The General returned to Penn- sylvania and subsequently to Harrisburg, where he resides and now holds a position in the State Department at Harrisburg. Gen- eral Knipe married, March 7, 1851, Eliza Hagan, who died in 1876. 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