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NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS FROM THE SCRAPBOOK OF HARVEY & E. LOUISE POMEROY SLINGERLAND
Contributed & Transcribed by PHGS Member: Becky Messing
Below are transcripts of newspaper clippings that were saved by my grandparents, Harvey and E. Louise (Pomeroy) Slingerland. Nearly all are unidentified as to what paper they are from. I would assume most are Potter County papers.
Newspaper clipping - AGED RESIDENT OF ROULETTE PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 78
Adaline Taggart daughter of Leonard and Sally Ann Taggart was born at the Taggart farm near Coudersport in Eulalia Township, Potter Co, PA June 25, 1830. She was married to Jordan Hall in 1851, by whom she had two boys,
- Lawrence, the oldest, who died at the age of five years, and
- John P. who survives her. Mr. Hall having died in 1857,
Mrs. Hall became the wife of Seneca B. Pomeroy in 1862, by whom she had three children,
- Mrs.Edith Clulow of Yakima City, Washington,
- Clayton M., of Buffalo, and
- Dayton G of Roulette,
all of whom survive her.
Since her marriage to Mr. Pomeroy she has resided at the Pomeroy homestead in Roulette where she died at 3:15 A.M. Jan 16, 1909. The funeral was held at the house Jan 19, Rev Thomas officiating. The music and singing was furnished by Flora Miller, Organist, and Richard Pearson, Guy Witter, Mrs. Grant and Miss Elizabeth Sullivan.
Interment was made in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Among the out of town people present at the funeral were:
- Clayton M Pomeroy of Buffalo,
- Mrs. Luman Andrews and son Arch and
- Mrs. Ada Knickerbocker and
- Mrs. Julius Colcord of Coudersport.
- Mrs. Alva Taggart of Mina,
- Mrs. J. E. Connor and
- Mrs. Walter Knowlton of Port Allegany and
- Frank ... rest of clipping is missing.
Another clipping -- ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES AWAY SEVENTY-EIGHT YEARS IN POTTER -
Mrs. Adaline Pomeroy, another of the old and highly respected residents of Potter County and who was born, raised and spent an entire life time within her borders, has passed on. Mrs. Pomeroy died Saturday morning, January 16th at the family home at Roulette at 3:15. For some days she had suffered from pneumonia and her age and enfeebled condition made it impossible for her to recover from the shock although the ravages of the disease had been checked. Mrs. Pomeroy was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Taggart, pioneer residents of the County. She was born near Coudersport near what has long been known as Fish Basket seventy-eight years ago and all her life ha been spent within a few miles of her birthplace.
She was twice married.
Her first husband was Judson Hall.
Her last husband, S. B. Pomeroy, both of whom are dead. Mr. Pomeroy having passed away about three years ago.
The deceased is survived by one son by her first husband and one daughter and two sons by her last husband. They are John Hall, Mrs. Edith Clulow, C. M. Pomeroy of Buffalo, and D. G. Pomeroy of Roulette with whom the mother lived on the old Pomeroy homestead until her death. The deceased was a faithful wife and mother and a noble Christian woman.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock and there was a large attendance of old friends and acquaintances, Rev. Thomas, the Baptist pastor officiated. Schutt and Gillon funeral directors.
The deceased is survived by one son by her first husband and one daughter and two sons by her last husband. They are John Hall, Mrs. Edith Clulow, C. M. Pomeroy of Buffalo, and D. G. Pomeroy of Roulette with whom the mother lived on the old Pomeroy homestead until her death. The deceased was a faithful wife and mother and a noble Christian woman.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock and there was a large attendance of old friends and acquaintances, Rev. Thomas, the Baptist pastor officiated. Schutt and Gillon funeral directors.
Newspaper clipping --- Seth Taggart was buried on Wednesday of this week. He was 69 years old, had resided on his farm, (the old Peet place) for about fifty years. In the early history of Potter the Taggart family were among the first, and yesterday they buried the last of the old and respected stock. All were influential in their day, all were men of sterling integrity industrious habits and worthy citizens, and it is a sad thought that the respected name is no longer with us; But the respected names of Judge Taggart, Sheriff, A. C. and Seth Taggart will long be remembered. Well may the distant relatives feel proud of the name. "Peace to their ashes." "Emulate their virtues."
HON. J. P. TAGGART -- It is with unfeigned regret and profound sorrow that we announce the death of Judge Taggart, which occurred on Monday morning last, at his residence in Eulalia Twp. His death was not unexpected, for we all knew that Consumption was slowly, but surely doing its fatal work upon him. The loss of such a man is not only an irreparable one to his wife and children, but is sadly felt throughout the entire community. His residence among us from boyhood, his pure integrity as a man, his justice and leniency as a public officer, together with his independence, firmness and honesty, secured for him the respect of all -- enemies, he had none. His friendship was true and ardent; revenge he did not possess. He discharged all public trusts with honor and fidelity, as scrupulously caring for the public interests as he would for his private ones. Public-spirited and generous to a fault, he was always ready to relieve the sufferings and wants of others, if in his power. While to our community the bereavement is sad enough, there are others on whom it falls with a far heavier and more heart crushing weight of sorrow. The grief of his neighbors is deep and sincere, but what must theirs be who now sit in sorrow around the woe-stricken hearth of that which, a few days ago, was his home? He died, we are assured, comforted and sustained by that faith which so deeply if us(can't read the word?) itself in his life, and afforded in him so bright an example of the Christian man.
Another clipping - - DIED TAGGART - On the 18th, of consumption, Hon. J. P. Taggart, aged 43 years, 8 mos, and 11 days. After a very lingering illness and suffering, at last the release came, and thus passed away from our community a highly esteemed citizen, a just Judge, and a mature Christian, in the prime of his life. As a fellow citizen he was always recognized as a man of great worth and pure integrity; of a modest and unobtrusive nature. It was always his disposition to lead a most quiet and domestic life. But chosen by the people of the County a one of them, a public officer of Justice, he wore the robes of office with great grace and acceptance. He was regarded by all as a man of good mind and excellent judgment, and justly acquired the reputation of a marked and strong character. He was strong in all his attachments as a friend, willing beyond his power to return a favor. No kindness done, no word of sympathy expressed, escaped receiving his gratitude. As a Husband and Father he was a great lover of family. He made his a model home; there every spare hour from his occupation and public service he delighted to spend. He always seemed to have their comfort and good in mind, and made more sacrifices of his strength by labor, and exposure, than he should have done. As a Christian and sufferer too much cannot be well said, of his patience and piety. Sustained with a bearing of extraordinary fortitude, the spirit of his resignation was perfect and most beautiful. No one during all his 14 months of confinement at his home and at times extreme suffering ever heard a work of murmur. He feared the temptation to do so as he spoke of the increasing pains. Though he was so abundantly prepared and willing to depart, he yet earnestly prayed he might "have grace" with patience to wait his time. So lived he the life of a good man full of integrity and usefulness and of Christian promise that his loss to his family and relatives and friends is all the greater. "But the voice at midnight came; He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame, He fell, but felt no fear." "Redeemed from earth and pain, Ah! when shall we ascend, And all in Jesus' presence reign, With our translated friend?"
"PROMINENT ROULETTE LADY DEAD
Mrs. Jesse Pomeroy passed away at the Blossburg hospital on Tuesday morning, October 8, 1929 after a lingering illness of paralysis, with which she was stricken on July 2nd. Being unable to care for her at her home, she was taken to the Blossburg hospital for treatment and care. Mrs. Pomeroy was the daughter of Alfred and Jane Cool and was born at Andrews Settlement on November 12, 1871. She received her education in the Potter County schools and later was a very successful teacher in the schools of the same county. On January 1st, 1898 she was united in marriage to D. G. Pomeroy of Roulette, and since that time has been a resident of that place. Possessing a kind and sunny disposition she made a host of friends, being ever ready to assist those in need of assistance and by her sterling qualities was a most lovable wife and mother. She is survived by her husband and two sons and one daughter: Robert of New York City, Wilford a teacher in the high school at Corry, PA., and Mrs. Harvey Slingerland of Andrews Settlement; also three brothers, Walter Cool of Roulette; N. D. Cool of Drain, Oregon; and Will Cool of Angelica, NY. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Perkins of the M. E. Church officiating and internment will be made in the Roulette cemetery."
"DAVID H. VELEY
David H. Veley, one of the oldest residents of this section occurred last week Monday, at the farm home near Colesburg He had been ill over a long period. Dr. C. H. Dudley of the Presbyterian Church of Coudersport conducted the funeral service Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in Eulalia Cemetery. Mr. Veley was the son of Minard and Abigail (Allen) Veley, and was born May 5, 1845, near Owego, and was therefore 84 years old at the time of his death. He settled in Colesburg over fifty years ago, where he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and acquaintances by his integrity of character and upright manner of living. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Irving E. of Coudersport, and Leon, of Drain, Oregon. We very much regret this item was crowded out of these columns last week with other notes of importance."
"The funeral of Mrs. Parmelia A. Reynolds, wife of Laderna Reynolds, was held at the Andrews Settlement church last Wednesday at 11 o'clock, Rev James Herrick, Universalist minister of Whitesville, officiating. The singing was beautifully rendered by George Forsyth and wife, of Whitesville. The floral offerings consisting of roses, carnations, and hot house ferns were very beautiful. There were a large number of relatives from other towns among whom we noticed Mrs. Marcena Coats and son, Charles and his wife, Harmon Coats, Cass Coats, and Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbeak of Whitesville; Wallace Gleason and wife, Mrs. Sam Coats and Mrs. Ella Allis, of Genesee, Robert Turner and wife, of Oswayo; Myron Reynolds and wife of Ellisburg; Melvin Reynolds and wife, Mrs. Melvina Reynolds,and George McKee and wife, of Whitesville; and others whose names we did not learn. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband, who is in feeble health, and two sons George and Allan and one dagger Mrs. Kate Sykes and three grandchildren. Mrs. Reynolds will be greatly missed in her home for she was a devoted wife and mother. She will also be missed in the community for she was a kind and obliging neighbor." Hand written on the announcement is the year 1911.
"PROMINENT RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES AT ANDREWS SETTLEMENT HOME. Elmer E. Slingerland died at his home at Andrews Settlement on the morning of June 20, 1925, at 2:30, after a long and serious illness. He was born near Hallsport, NY, June 5, 1861. His early childhood was spent near Wellsvile, NY with his parents. In the year 1883 he was married to Effie D. Hurd, to whom four children were born, three sons, Donald L, Harold H, and Harvey A. and one daughter, Florence J., two of whom are now living. All of his wedded life has been spent in and around this vicinity. Five years ago he, with his son purchased the Al Gardner farm where he lived at the time of his death. Mr. Slingerland was an industrious, hardworking man, a kind husband and father, and was always ready to help other in time of trouble. He is survived by his wife, Effie Slingerland and daughter, Florence, son Harvey and wife, and two grandchildren, Lowanna and Harold Slingerland. Also three brothers, Dever, of Portville, NY, Albert, of Sturgis, Michigan and Will, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hurd, of Pasadena, California, and a host of friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were held at Andrews Settlement church with Rev. Post, of Coudersport, officiating. Interment was made in the family lot, Hillside cemetery, Genesee, PA."
"DEATH OF MRS. MARSHALL GROVER
Cynthia A Hurd was born in Genesee Township, Nov. 8, 1846 where she resided until July 4, 1867 when she was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Marshall R. Grover of Bingham Twp. where they have since resided. She was always a dutiful loving wife and mother and patient through long years of suffering from which she passed away on Mar 15th. She leaves a husband Marshall R Grover and three children, Weltha J, Guy L. and Mrs. Elizabeth Marble, two grandchildren an aged father, Harry Hurd and five sisters, Mrs. Eliza Easton, Mrs. Mary North, Mrs. Elizabeth Downs, Mrs. Effie Slingerland and Mrs. Theresa Morrison besides uncles aunts and cousins. Rev Perkins of this village delivered the funeral sermon."
"IN LIFE'S MORNING HAROLD HURD SLINGERLAND DIES WHEN FUTURE SEEMS BRIGHTEST Andrews Settlement, Oct. 29 (Special to Enterprise) Harold Hurd Slingerland, whose serious illness we mentioned in last week's correspondence, died at the Wellsville hospital last Wednesday night. He had been employed in New York State for the past two months, and together with his brother Donald returned home on Wednesday the sixteenth inst., and was taken ill with the influenza on the next day, and typhoid symptoms appearing, made his case so critical that he was hurried to the hospital at Wellsville on Sunday night, but doctors and nurses seemed powerless to arrest the ravages of the disease, and he passed away on the above named date. Harold was born and lived nearly his entire life in this section and was only twenty two years of age, at the time of his death. He was the son of Elmer E. and Effie Hurd Slingerland and was well known to every man women and child in the vicinity, and his sad and untimely death casts a gloom over the entire community. He was married to Miss Arla James three years ago last April, and she with one little two year old daughter Lowanna, mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. He is also survived by his father and mother, two brothers, Donald and Harvey, and one sister, Florence, all of this place, who have the sympathy of every one in their great sorrow. The funeral and burial, which is necessarily private, is being held at Genesee today (Monday), details of which will appear in next week's correspondence. The many victims of the Spanish influenza at this place are on the mend as far as is known to your correspondent except John Currier and his little daughter Hilda, the latter of whom is very low with pneumonia at this writing."
"YOUNG MAN DIES (handwritten date 1920) DONALD SLINGERLAND CALLED BY DEATH. WAS SON OF E. E. SLINGERLAND OF ANDREWS SETTLEMENT Donald L. Slingerland, oldest son of Elmer E. and Effie Hurd Slingerland, of Andrews Settlement, died in the General Hospital in Rochester, NY, Tuesday, February 3, at 4 pm from the effects of pneumonia and measles. His father and sister-in-law, Mrs. Arla Slingerland, hastened to Rochester on receipt of the message saying his condition was serious and were with him the last two days. They have only words of highest commendation for the hospital service and attention of the Rochester Odd Fellows. Owing to the very bad roads the body was not taken to the family home at Andrews Settlement, but on Thursday was taken to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Eliza Easton in Genesee, where the following day the funeral was held under the direction of undertaker Carter, of Wellsville. Rev. G. H. Carr, of Ulysses was the officiating clergyman and Mrs. Edward D. Daily and Miss Florence Reed sang two appropriate hymns. The Odd Fellows of Genesee, where he held his membership, attended in a body and the pall bearers were members of the organization. Burial was made in Hillside Cemetery at Genesee. Owing to much illness and the deep snow only a few from Andrews Settlement could come to Genesee for this service but the beautiful flowers which came from there were mute testimonies of the sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Besides his father and mother he leaves one brother, Harvey, and sister Florence. The family particularly feels this loss as it is only a little over one year since the death of the son Harold. Donald was born at Andrews Settlement, April 14, 1884, and that has always been his home with the exception of a part of the time during the last few years when he has been employed near Rochester. He spent one week at home Christmas time and expected to return the first of April to remain permanently and work with his father and brother on the farm recently purchased of Allen Garner. He owned a farm which joined this one and the two combined would admit of farming on a large scale and plans accordingly were being formulated. His love for home was especially; strong and he was looking forward to the spring with much pleasure as he felt the partnership was to be happy one."
"Died - In Genesee, March 8th, 1873, Mrs. Mary Pye, in the 89th year of her age. Another of the pioneers of Potter County gone to her rest. Mrs. Pye and her husband settled in Allegany Township nearly forty years ago."
"ANDREWS SETTLEMENT Feb. 20 With the passing of Harry Hurd we lose the last one of the old settlers of this community. He fell asleep last Saturday at 1 o'clock after two weeks' suffering with a fractured hip. Had he lived until February 24 he would have been 92 years old. His children and grandchildren were at his bedside and gave him the best of care. The funeral was held at Ellisburg church Monday at 11 o'clock, Rev Peacock, of Genesee, officiating. Mr. Hurd is survived by one son, Henry Hurd, with whom he has lived since the death of his wife ten years ago and four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Easton of Genesee, Mrs. Mary North, of Goshen, CT; Mrs. Elizabeth Downs of Ellisburg: and Mrs. Effie Slingerland, of Andrews Settlement; also twenty-three grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The remains were taken to Genesee for burial."
Obituary of Jane Hurd. "ELLISBURG On Friday, Feb. 15th, 1901, Jane Hurd died of complications of the grippe. She was one of Genesee township's oldest residents. When about ten years old, Jane Pye came with her parents in 1835 from Courtland CO, NY and settled in Allegany township and with them shared the joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Many and enjoyable were the stories she could tell of the ox team visiting parties and what to us would seem lonely walks for miles through the forest primeval to see and gossip with a neighbor, or of the pathetic side, how neighbor shared with neighbor the half of the last peck of meal, or as medical attendance was almost an impossibility and her mother being a skillful nurse and well versed in root and herb remedies, of being wakened in the night by men on horseback, but more often on foot, carrying lighted pine torches, asking that the mother go with them, perhaps for miles through the woods to perform the last sad offices or to nurse their dear ones back to health and never asking in vain. Thus was Jane Pye early brought into touch and sympathy with (?) side of pioneer joy and sorrow, yes, and of sin, for she was one of the first, if not the first, person to arrive at the house after Potter county's first murder was committed and she helped care for the body and the young babe left motherless by that fatal bullet, and all these [hole in paper here] circled her home. Her charity for the erring and her faith in the good in all of poor, sinful humanity was good to see and now in these cynical days. Her religious convictions were as strong as the belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man could make them and she squared her daily life in accordance with those convictions. In 1848 she married Harry Hurd and for more than fifty years she was a true wife, a loving mother, a true friend and a good neighbor, keeping in touch and sympathy with her circle to the last as it was not many weeks before she died that she and her husband attended surprise party for a neighbor's children, saying 'It will do me good to see the young folks kick up their heels again.' The life she lived cannot fail to effect for good the people who knew and loved her best and through them the generations that are to be."
Another reads DEATH AT ELLISBURG " Another of the old residents and respected and beloved early settlers of Genesee, has passed into the beyond. Jane Hurd died of a complication of diseases brought on from the effects of the grip Friday morning, February 15. She was born in Truxton, Cortland CO, NY in 1825 and came with her parents to Potter county about 1836. In 1845 she became the wife of Harry Hurd and for the succeeding 56 years has been a constant resident of Genesee township. 'Aunt Jane' as she was affectionately called by all who knew her intimately, was a woman of very marked character. Truthfulness, sincerity, charity and sympathy marked her intercourse with all. She was a model mother, a true friend and a good neighbor and lived and died, sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust in the goodness and mercy of an all wise and loving God, and so she met the great change like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams."
Another clipping "DIED AT ELLISBURG
Mrs. Jane Hurd, wife of Harry Hurd, died at her home at Ellisburg, PA, Friday morning, Feb. 15th, 1901. She was born on the 8th day of May 1825 in the central part of New York state, and came to Allegany Township, Potter CO, with her parents, John and Mary Pye at the age of eight years, and lived here until the time of her marriage in 1846, and from that time had lived in Genesee on the farm where she died, except four years during the war. She was the mother of seven children, Mrs. M. R. Grover. of Bingham, Mrs. Ira E. Easton of Genesee, Mr. Henry G. Hurd of Ellisburg, Mrs. Dr. North of Goshen, CT, Mrs. Sanford Downs of Ellisburg, Mrs. Elmer Slingerland, Andrews Settlement, Mrs. Melvina Turner of Oswayo, now deceased. The funeral will be held at the church in Ellisburg, Sunday at eleven o'clock. --Genesee Times"
ANTHONY ABSON, died at residence of his son, Walter, on Sat., Nov. 13, 1880, of consumption, age 56 years and 8 months.
JOHN ABSON died February 20, 1898 in his 46th year. He suffered for the last two or three years and a great deal for the past months. He was in Buffalo receiving hospital treatment, but no medical skill was able to stay the disease, which seemed to be a form of paralysis. He was a son of Edward and Anna (Pemberton) Abson, natives of England; born July 31, 1852. Two brothers, George and William and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Benson, survive. John’s third wife, Rose Griesel survives him and one daughter, Josephine, now in New York City. He was a good citizen, quiet, industrious and kind. Funeral at the residence on Oak St., Tuesday PM, Rev. Reese.
LAVINIA ABSON Died in Coudersport, Aug. 4, 1876, wife of John Abson, age 24 years, 2 months, 29 days. (See miscellaneous for a poem written in her memory by Fannie Abson).
COL. HUGH YOUNG - Prominent Financier and Pittsburgher Passes Away in Home Town, Wellsboro, PA. Was in 80th Year. Had Been Active as President of the Federal National Bank. Col. Hugh Young, prominent as a capitalist and identified form many years with financial institutions of Pittsburgh, died October 20, 1912 at Wellsboro, PA, his home town, and where he removed about two years ago, after an active association with the affairs of Pittsburgh. Was in his 80th year and at the time of his death, was still chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Bank, also a director in the American Waterway and Guarantee Company of Pittsburgh. He is the father of Robert Kennedy Young, Republican candidate for State Treasurer. He had been in failing health since leaving Pittsburgh. Was National Bank Examiner for a quarter of a century, holding this post through six administrations. His life was a varied one. He played successively the roles of student, teacher, bookkeeper, war correspondent, editor, soldier, legislator, and banker. He wrote much and contributed from time to time papers on economic and banking subjects. He was a member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. In politics, after seeing actual service in the Civil War, he became a leader. In 1876 he accepted the nomination and was elected a member of the PA Legislature. Following year was appointed National Bank Examiner and served as such until March 1888 when he retired and established the Wellsboro National Bank, of which he became President. In 1891 was made National Bank Examiner for the City of Pittsburgh and served until December 1903, when he was elected president of the Federal Bank. Col. Young was also president of the Tioga County Savings and Trust Company of Wellsboro. Col. Young was always regarded as one of the substantial men of the city. He was of Irish origin, having been born in Killyleagh, County Down. His parents on both sides were descendants of the Scotch emigrants. After finishing a good school education, and reaching his eighteenth year, Mr. Young came to visit an elder brother, Robert Kennedy Young, who had settled in Potter County. It was his ambition to become a professional man so he stayed in America and spent a year preparing for college. Having an inborn desire to be self-supporting, he, in 1852, sought employment as a clerk in a general store. Then he determined to enter the law office of Hon. John S. Mann, as a student, and supported himself by doing occasional jobs as draftsman, surveyor, bookkeeper, and writing for newspapers. A few years later his inclination for journalism led him to become a correspondent for the New York Tribune during the warfare between the border ruffians of Missouri and the Free State settlers in Kansas. His letters from the field attracted wide attention. As a result when the Free Soil newspaper, known as the Herald of Freedom, which had been destroyed at Lawrence, Kansas, was reestablished, Mr. Young became its associated editor with George W. Brown, its founder. Col. Young continued to live in Kansas until after the presidential election of 1856, when he returned to PA, where he has made his home ever since. He had been a delegate from Kansas to the first National Republican Convention, held in Philadelphia, and had belonged to the old Whig party before the Republican party was formed. After that he was an ardent supporter of the new party. When the Civil War broke out, Col. Young took an active part in the raising of troops in response to the call of President Lincoln, and himself enlisted in Company F, 35th Regt., PA Volunteers, Infantry. He served with distinction. Col. Young was a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the G.A.R., and was identified closely with various other fraternal, charitable, educational, and religious institutions. From his activity in all these lines, Col. Young had won for himself the highest respect. He married Miss Lois Ann Butterworth, daughter of Appleton and Mary (Wilmot) Butterworth, September 22, 1859, in Coudersport by Rev. J. Hendrick. Col. Young was editor of the Tioga Agitator at this time. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois Young, and three sons, all of Wellsboro, Robert Kennedy, Thomas and Carl. A twin brother, Thomas L. Young, was a former Governor of Ohio.
Another obituary from the Potter County Journal:
One of the most distinguished of Northern Pennsylvanians died at his home in Wellsboro, Sunday morning, October 20, 1912, age 81. Was born in Killyleagh, Ireland, on December 14, 1832 and was a twin brother of the late Thomas L. Young, ex-Governor of Ohio. Came to this country in 1850 and lived with his brother, the late Robert K. Young, a prosperous farmer of Potter County. He came on a sailing vessel to Philadelphia and walked the entire distance from there to the home of his brother, Robert, on the Sinnemahoning. Wishing to become a professional man, he came to Coudersport, attended the Coudersport Academy, clerked in a store for a year, and for three years afterwards was a law student with the late Hon. John S. Mann, supporting himself by teaching and surveying. Not caring for the practice of law, he never asked for admission to the bar, but turned his attention to journalism. Writing his first letters to the New York Herald in 1853, describing the Norwegian Colony on Kettle Creek, the Fourth of July celebration at Oleona and Ole Bull’s Castle, which attracted much attention at that time. When the Border Ruffian troubles in Kansas were the subject of Congressional investigation, John Sherman headed the committee and Hugh Young accompanied him as a special correspondent of the New York Tribune, at the instance of Horace Greely. His letters to that journal did much in shaping its attitude and in revealing to the east the situation as it really existed. After the committee concluded its labors Mr. Young remained in Kansas, editing an abolition paper, whose owner was cast into prison for ‘seditious statements.’ Meanwhile, continuing his letters to the Tribune. He was elected a delegate from the territory of Kansas to the first Republican National Convention at Chicago in 1856, which nominated John C. Fremont for president. He returned to Coudersport and became bookkeeper in the office of the Bingham estate and remained till 1858 when he purchased the Tioga Agitator at Wellsboro. On September 22, 1859 he was married to Lois Ann Butterworth, daughter of Appleton and Mary (Wilmot) Butterworth of Coudersport. Mary Wilmot was a sister of David Wilmot. Later he engaged in the insurance business. He was then appointed a National Bank Examiner, which position he held many years. The last few years he was a special bank examiner for Pittsburgh. After retiring from government service, Col. Young was made president of the Federal National Bank of Pittsburgh till failing health caused his retirement. He was president of the Wellsboro National Bank till its merger with the First National Bank of Wellsboro, and was the founder and president of the Tioga County Savings and Trust Company, of Wellsboro, till in January, 1912, when his son, Robert K. Young, succeeded him. Colonel Young represented Tioga County in the House at Harrisburg and was a member of the Tioga County bar. He was a national delegate from this district to the Republican Convention, which nominated Benj. Harrison. Funeral services held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1912 and interment in Wellsboro cemetery.
ALMON ALLEN, second son of Jacob Allen, was born in Mass. In 1798; he married Polly Bates, to which union were born seven children; Fordyce Almon, being the eldest. He came to Mansfield with his family in 1822, from Cummington, Mass., And in 1824, he and his brother-in-law, Solon Richards, erected a woolen factory in the village, which they operated several years and then sold. After living some time in Ohio, Mass., And Chautauqua County, New York, Mr. Allen returned to Mansfield, where he spend the remaining years of his life. He died in 1871, aged 73 years.
PROF. FORDYCE ALMON ALLEN, eldest son of Almon Allen, born in Cummington, Mass., July 10, 1820. As a boy attended the old plank school house in Mansfield, near the railroad bridge, on Wellsboro Street. His youth and early manhood were spent in Ohio, Mass., And Chautauqua County, NY. While in Mass., he learned the clothier’s trade. At nineteen he began life for himself, clerking in Coudersport, where he remained until 1844, clerking, attending school, and teaching. He next attended the classical school at Alexandria, NY, one year. In 1845 he married Sarah Caldwell, of Coudersport. One son, Clarence, was born, now of Elmira. (1897) From 1845 to 1848 he taught in the public schools of Jamestown, NY. In the latter year his wife died. He next filled the position of principal of the Fredonia H. S. At Fredonia, NY for two years and a half, resigning on account of ill health. Upon recovery he accepted principalship of Academy at Smethport, PA. On December 22, 1852, he married Jane M., daughter of Alexander and Eveline Martin, of McKean County, PA. Four children were born; two survive; Frederick M. and Stella R. In 1853, Prof. Allen became editor of McKean Citizen, and in 1854 was elected County Supt. of Schools of McKean County, the first to hold that office. In 1857 he was defeated for the office, and soon after assisted in the establishment of a normal school at West Chester. Was principal six years. In July, 1864, he came to Mansfield and took charge of the S.N.S. And was its’ principal for five years. He established the Soldiers’ Orphan School in the autumn of 1867, the management of which he retained until his death. In the fall of 1877, he again became principal of the Mansfield State Normal School, being elected for five years, and while still occupying that position, he died at his home in that borough February 11, 1880. As a conductor of teachers’ institutes, he achieved his greatest reputation. His services were in constant demand in all parts of the country. He devoted one winter to holding institutes in Wisconsin and the summer of 1869 and ’70 to the same work in Maine. In the spring of 1871, he held institutes in Vermont, New Orleans, Mississippi, and in 1876 in Virginia. In 1879, he made a trip to California and on the way home held institutes in Kansas. In early life he was an Abolitionist, and supported James G. Birney for the presidency. Later he was Republican. Member of Protestant Episcopal Church. His widow still occupies the family home in Mansfield, treasures among her most valued possessions the large and well selected library which her husband collected.
LIEUTENANT JACOB ALLEN was born in Mass. in 1763. He served as aide-de-camp to his father at the beginning of the Revolution, and after his father’s death in battle, he continued in the service until the close of the war. He was married in his native state and became the father of seven children. In 1818 he removed to Tioga County and settled on the old Elijah Clark farm, in Richmond Twp., Where he died December 11, 1836.
MARY BOWEN ALLEN entered rest September 28, 1889. Few will be more missed than this quiet, gentle woman. Born February 3, 1836, her whole life was filled with loving service to all. In early life she taught school in Mansfield, Jamestown, NY, and other places. Daughter of Benj. and Hannah C. Bowen, of Academy Corners, Tioga County, PA. Married to J. W. Allen on August 15, 1866, she has since resided in Coudersport. A faithful laborer in every good cause. Member of the Baptist Church. Leaves two sons and one daughter; John, Ezra and Lulu. Funeral at the family home in Tioga County where her aged mother yet resides. She was for three years President of the Coudersport W.C.T.U. And for two of those years, by appointment of the State Union, was President of the County W.C.T.U.
MRS. SARAH (CALDWELL) ALLEN died of consumption in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY, Friday, May 19, 1848.
AZRA (EZRA) ARMSTRONG died in Eulalia, Mon. Sept. 4, 1878 age 33.
FRED L. ARMSTRONG was born in Sugar Creek, Walworth County, Wisconsin, March 25, 1857. When nine months old, his parents returned to Coudersport where he lived until 18 years of age. During this time he worked for M. S. Thompson and Co. in the drug store a year and six months. In 1876 he went to New York City and was in employ of McKesson and Robbins nearly four years. From there he went to Pittston, PA and entered into business for himself in which he was quite successful; after a year and a half he sold out and came home to help take care of his father, who died in 1862. After his father’s death, Fred went to Eldred, PA and registered as a law student with E. R. Mayo, leading lawyer in that place. During first year of his studies he clerked for W. G. Robarts and then for one year he paid his whole attention to reading and was admitted to McKean County bar in 1884.
Fred L. Armstrong was taken sick June 2nd, 1887; after some time his friends removed him to his brother’s home, in Coudersport, Capt. C. H. Armstrong. He died Friday, September 18th, 1887. Buried here the 18th. Among friends from Eldred; A. Harman, E. R. Mayo, A. H. Mayo, W. H. Dodd, and Prof. T. J. George. Leaves wife and two small children.
ORLANDO E. ARMSTRONG died Monday morning, just before two o’clock, November 13, 1893. From his beautiful earthly home he has passed to the more beautiful one in the land beyond. Intellectually strong; fond of good books; mind well stored with historic facts and events of interest of his time. Always gentlemanly, cordial, honorable and true. For years was identified with M. E. Church in Coudersport. Would have been 39 the 21st of next December. Death a terrible blow to his wife and sad bereavement to his mother. In 1876 he married Miss Emma Loyster who survives him. Funeral Wednesday, November 15 at family residence, northeast corner of Borie and Oak Streets.
MRS. ELLEN M. ARNOLD of Port Allegany died December 5, 1898 at 12:40 noon. Born at Gloucester, RI, married July 10, 1817, she was 81 yrs., 5 mos., 18 days. (?) Sept. 11, 1831, Ellen M. Medbury and Aaron S. Arnold were married. Two children: Vilentia and Fitz Henry Arnold. Vilentia died in August 1850. Aaron S. Arnold died April 3, 1874 and the son, Fitz Henry, died January 17, 1891. Mrs. E. P. Dalrymple, only child of Mr.& Mrs. Fitz Henry Arnold, died five years ago, leaving two small children. High Arnold and Keith Edwin Dalrymple who alone represent the ancestry are prominent in the growth and development of Port Allegany.
WILLIAM AYERS (murder) On Wednesday, June 15th (1898), neighbors of Wm. Ayers, Wharton Township, noticed his domestic animals were being neglected. John Mahon and son, Warren, investigated. They found a ladder against back of house near window of room occupied by Ayers, in second story. Found the old man on the floor in his room, near the bed, head battered, bullet wound in temple and marks of throttling on throat. The house was ransacked from top to bottom to discover money he was supposed to have. Coroner Gustin notified and District Attorney Heck. On Thursday an autopsy was held. Bullet passed downward to mouth without touching a vital spot. Death caused by strangulation or blow on head. Mr. Ayers had a housekeeper, Mrs. Farley, but she had gone to a neighbor’s house Tuesday on account of a quarrel between the two. Her son, David Miller, about 20, had been making his home there, but had some trouble with Ayers and was working at a lumber camp in Mahon Run, near the Ayers farm. Arrested on Friday and given a hearing before Justice Seibert on Monday. Ayers was about 65 years; always lived on the farm where he died, on main road from Wharton to First Fork. The house, a comfortable modern farm house, situated near the road and but a few rods from dwellings of Warren Mahon and his father John Mahon, whose farm joins the old Ayers homestead where William was born. Deceased was honest, frugal and peaceable, in poor health from disabilities contracted in army, but with undue appetite for liquor, in which he had been indulging just before he was murdered. Been at Coudersport a few days before and received from his attorneys 200 on a debt due him. Not known how much he carried beside this. On return had visited Blowville, a lumber town on Bailey Run and exhibited some money while drinking there. In good circumstances, leaving property to amount of $2,000 at least. A will, made December 31, 1897, leaves all his property to his brother, S. Freeman Ayers, but the will is liable to be contested.
ELMER BAILEY - News came Monday, Oct. 14, 1898, that Elmer Bailey, well known in this vicinity, was dead and would be buried at Westport on Tuesday. He lived in Philadelphia the past ten years, where he was engaged in manufacturing an air gun, invented by himself. But, the last few months he had been suffering from nervous prostration, which ended in death on Saturday, Nov. 12th. He was the only son of Washington and Eliza (Williams) Bailey, whose home is on First Fork, Cameron County, where Elmer was born in 1860. Graduated from Lock Haven Normal in 1880, youngest member of his class and one of its best students. After teaching a few terms he came to Coudersport and entered pharmacy of M. S. Thompson as a drug clerk; by natural aptitude and close application to work, became one of the best druggists in the county. In 1886 joined his father in a lumber job on First Fork and while lumbering, invented an air gun that promised at one time to bring a large fortune. Went to Philadelphia to manufacture the product, but failed to realize on it what he had anticipated. About this time he married Cora Stewart, very estimable young lady of Westport. One child was born, but it died in 1897 and Mrs. Bailey, heartbroken, returned to her home where she has remained past year. As a boy Elmer was studious and ambitious, though somewhat indifferent to the finer amenities of life, was kind hearted. As he grew to manhood, he bent all his energies to individual success in whatever he undertook. Naturally impatient of restraint, he loved an indulgent Christian father and mother and was generous and unselfish toward his friends. As school mate, teacher, and neighbor the writer of the subject of this sketch, (M. J. Colcord), loved him for the many expressions of kindly and generous impulses that were a part of Elmer Bailey’s nature and remembers him with only the recollection of those thousand kindness’ that outweigh the few faults of a wayward, impulsive nature. We mourn with the wife, parents, sisters, and friends for the life, which held so much of promise, cut down in the noontide.
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Elmer Ellsworth Bailey, born June 23, 1861, died Nov. 12, 1898 at his Philadelphia home of heart failure super induced by grip, contracted three weeks before. Ill in bed only five days. During this time had catarrh of stomach, caused by the grip, but had passed the crisis in this disease and was recovering from it when suddenly and unexpectedly to his wife and physicians and friends who were constantly in attendance, he died without a struggle. Was only son and eldest of five children of Washington and Eliza (Williams) Bailey of First Fork, Cameron County. Here he grew to manhood under influence of Christian parents from whom he inherited the honor and integrity, which has always been synonymous with the family name. He has a host of true friends. Owing to his brilliant mind and many accomplishments he was welcomed in the most exclusive circles while the most humble of his acquaintances also relied on him as a true friend. Was also a great temperance worker. Always bright and active, he eagerly grasped every opportunity to improve his mind and ambition that were far beyond the ordinary. For this reason he went to Philadelphia in April, 1892, to manufacture an air gun of which his own invention, which proved a success in every way and that found a ready sale through the U.S. and in foreign countries. Was associated with J. A. Barten, of Sixth and Arch Streets., In manufacture of these guns at time of death. Remains accompanied to Westport by his stricken wife and his partner, Mr. Barten, where he was buried by the side of his little son, Stewart Washington, who died July 10, 1897. Funeral Tuesday, Nov. 15. Rev. O. S. Oyler, of M. E. Church assisted by Rev. J. D. Cook, Presbyterian pastor, conducted service at home of his father-in-law. The father, two sisters and many other relatives and friends, but the mother and other living sister were detained by sickness. Pall bearers were M. S. Thompson, A. B. Mann, Coudersport; Thos. Collier, Bradford; J. L. Emery, G. W. Courter and G. W. Armstrong of Westport. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. Thus ends a noble life in its noontide. Westport, PA - December 20, 1898
BERTHA LYDIA BAKER - Tuesday morning, Mrs. Bertha Lydia Baker died at her home in Inez after a long illness. She was 77 years of age, and nearly all her life was spent in Coudersport and vicinity. She was a widow of S. W. Baker, a pioneer resident. The family formerly lived in Ladona but for more than twenty years they have resided in Inez, where they have always been among the responsible people. Mrs. Baker’s maiden name was Covey and she was a sister of the late John Covey, for many years a resident of Coudersport. One son, who with his family resides at the homestead, survives her. Funeral services were held today at one o’clock. G. H. Grabe and Son.
CLARISSA BAKER died May 2, 1888 at West Pike. Clarissa, wife of Jeremiah Baker, age 76 yrs. 4 mos. 3 days. Born in Susquehanna County, eldest daughter of Amos Knapp, who when in her childhood, removed with his family to Bradford County, where she lived with her parents till age of 20. She was married to her surviving husband. Was mother of seven children, five sons and two daughters, one son having died in infancy. In April, 1859 they, with five children moved to West Pike. Their eldest son, having married, was living in Williamsport. Their second daughter, Electa, died in January 1865, and their youngest son, George Baker of Coudersport in December 1881. In March, before her death, she wrote to her sister, Mrs. P.C. Slade, in Bradford county. Her surviving children are (save the oldest): Mrs. A. C. Perkins, of Coudersport and Fred, who reached her twelve hours before her death, of Penfield, Clearfield county, PA.
DANIEL BAKER died at his residence in Coudersport, Friday morning, March 22, 1889, age 65 yrs. 9 mos. 15 days. Born in Broome County, NY, came to Potter county in 1848 and soon after engaged in mercantile business with Elymus Hackett. In 1855 he married Kesiah Hackett, sister of Elymus. He built the store so long occupied by A. Bennett in Lewisville. In 1860 was elected Register and Recorder of Potter county, being at that time Justice of the Peace in Ulysses township. Reelected for several consecutive terms, serving till 1878. In 1871 he opened the Baker House in Coudersport, having purchased, rebuilt, and remodeled what was known as the Woodcock Hotel. It was originally the Old Hickory House, built in 1827 by Versel Dickinson. In 1872 he sold the Baker House to Brown and Kelly, and in 1876, having purchased a farm in Bingham Township, moved his family upon it and engaged in the dairy business. The butter of the Baker farm gained a high reputation for excellency throughout the county. In 1862 he was appointed County Commissioner’s clerk in place of W. W. Harvey, resigned, and moved his family to Coudersport. He held this position until the illness prostrated him, which caused his death. Leaves wife and five children, two boys and three girls. Mr. Baker was a fine penman, a good accountant, and a neat, systematic bookkeeper. Was frequently engaged as clerk to the Board of County Auditors, by which his services were deemed invaluable in promoting a dispatch of business in auditing the accounts of the various county officers.
JEREMIAH BAKER died at West Pike, October 4, 1863, age 84 yrs., 8 mos., 9 days. Born in Delaware County January 25, 1809. When a small boy his parents moved to Bradford County, PA, where he spend greater part of life. Came to Potter County nearly 35 years ago. Leaves three sons, one daughter: Amos Baker, West Pike; Fred H. Baker, of Slaughter, Washington. A son in Tennessee and Mrs. Almira Perkins, Coudersport. Funeral sermon at West Pike; Rev. O. L.. Hill, assisted by Rev. H. A. Stratton. Burial in Coudersport, Rev. C. T. Edwards.
HON. GEORGE A. BARCLAY died at his home in Sinnemahoning on November 25, 1900, age 83 years, 7 months, 18 days; for many years one of the most energetic and popular lumber men and business men in the state, being actively engaged in lumbering in Potter and Cameron Counties, and at same time conducting extensive lumbering enterprises in Michigan and other western states, accumulating considerable property. Located in Potter county and engaged in lumbering and farming until 1867 when he sold his business and invested his money in more western lands. At same time taking up residence in Cameron County where his sons, George B. and Chas. F. had actively engaged in lumber business at Sinnemahoning. Married at an early date and reared a family of three children: George B. Barclay, Charles F. Barclay and Mrs. Mary E. Roberts, of Knoxville, Tenn., all living. His wife died in 1884. Buried in family plot at Sinnemahoning. In 1884, elected member of Assembly by Republicans; served during sessions of 1866, 67, 68. In July 1893, health began to fail. Partial paralysis overcame him and he failed gradually. Funeral in Methodist Church at Sinnemahoning. Rev. M. C. Piper. Buried by wife.
JAMES L. BARCLAY died at Emporium, PA, January 10, 1890 from the effects of injuries received by the cars at that place. In 65th year of his age. Mr. Barclay left his home on Monday to settle with the auditors of Cameron County as he was one of the Commissioners of the Cameron and Wharton State Road. Arriving at Emporium on the rail, he went to the machine shop, which is near the freight depot, to have some work done. While there he attempted to cross over a train of cars standing on a side track. Seeing the engine on either end of the train, he took hold of the cars to assist raising himself up on the bumpers, they being a short distance apart. When his right leg was directly between the bumpers, the switch engine sent a car against the train with such force as to catch his leg and crush it in a frightful manner. He was immediately carried to the St. Charles Hotel where everything was done to alleviate his suffering. Monday evening a consultation of doctors was held and they decided that amputation would have to be performed, and on Tuesday Dr. Smith, assisted by Dr. Bardwell, amputated the limb. But his age was against him. He never seemed to rally from the shock and gradually sank until Friday morning when he passed away. He was a brother of Hon. A. G. Barclay of Sinnemahoning. He was born in the state of New York in 1826. Settled in Wharton, Potter County, about 1850 where he has resided ever since, being one of its prominent citizens of that part of the county. Leaves a wife and two sons. Buried on Sunday by side of his daughter. Rev. Weeks of Austin officiated at the funeral.
ELMIRA M. BASSETT - Wife of James Bassett, died Friday morning, June 10th, 1898 in her 80th year. Funeral at residence on Oak Street, Rev. W. H. Reese, M. E. Church, of which she had many years been a member, and Rev. McLatchey, pastor of the Baptist Church. Mr. Bassett, in 82nd year, is now very infirm; since last November, confined to his bed. One year ago they celebrated their 60th anniversary. She has suffered from consumption.
WILLIAM BASSETT died December 12, 1900. Born in Coudersport, March 30, 1856; lived here all his life. Industrious, upright and respected. Leaves wife, Orvilla Goodsell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Goodsell, and daughter, Mary Bassett, three and one half years old. Father, four brothers and four sisters. Died of slow and wasting fever.
Another obituary - William Bassett died at his home in Coudersport at 7 PM, December 12, 1900 from enteric (typhoid fever). Some days previous to the big flood, Mr. Bassett who had been very sick, had recovered sufficiently to be able to walk about the house that day. He exposed himself to the cold air by standing in an open doorway and suffered a relapse, which brought about his death. Born in Coudersport 46 years ago and with exception of ten years spent in Canisteo, where he learned the mason trade, has been a resident ever since. Twenty-two years ago he married Orvilla Goodsell, daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Albert Goodsell. She, with one daughter survive. Also, four brothers and four sisters and an aged father survive. Funeral held from house Friday, December 14. Greatly missed in this place.
N. B. BEEBE died at his home in Odin, PA, after a terrible illness of only six hours, on November 12, 1894, Mr. N. B. Beebe in his 68th year. Coming in childhood with his pioneer parents from New York State, he had few of the advantages of culture, Potter County now offers her young. But his was the conscientious energetic mind that must and will have knowledge, and he acquired much from books, ever remaining a devoted student. He spent many years as instructor in various public schools, teaching in Lewisville, this county, forty-six years ago. He was at one time a teacher for two years in the Academy at Woodhull, NY. For several years a resident of Deposit, he was their twice elected Justice of the Peace. Mr. Beebe was always an ardent supporter of morality, a man whose heart was most tender and faithful to the many friendships he formed among lovers of books and humanity, wherever he went. As a politician, he was sent as one of the delegates to the first National Convention of the Republican party, and remained in its ranks to the end, proudly casting his last ballot for the prohibitory law of Potter County, on the ticket for Mr. Leonard and Mr. Eaton. Yet, so great was his enmity to the saloon and the still - including in his charge of blood guiltiness even older - he often lamented the apathy of his party on the temperance question, fearing it would bring disaster to the country. Twice wedded, he leaves by his first marriage a son, Mr. H. H. Beebe, of Odin, PA, in whose family he found a dearly loved home, and by his second, a daughter, Mrs. Axtell of Lincoln, NE Mr. Beebe had but recently returned from along visit with devoted relatives and friends in Sylvester, Tioga County, PA. He had not seemed quite well for a few days, but breakfasted with the family as usual that morning. Soon after he was seized with a severe pain near the heart, which at 1:30, ceased to beat. Funeral services were conducted by the family pastor, Rev. C. T. Edwards, of Coudersport, assisted by Rev. Jordan of the U. B. Church of Odin, and the remains laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery in the forest, on the 14th inst., to await a glorious resurrection. A Friend.
SAMUEL BEEBE - One of best known citizens of Oswayo, died at his home in that place, Monday, August 31, 1896 after illness of ten days. Born at Columbus, NY, May 22, 1827. His family moved to Allegany County in 1835 and lived at Alfred several years. Previous to 1867, Mr. Beebe conducted a woolen mill at Independence. In that year he moved to Oswayo and entered the mercantile business. Soon turned his attention to the business of pension agent and justice of the peace and was known personally to nearly every old soldier in the county. His success in securing pensions was remarkable. He told the writer less than a year ago that there were sixty veterans residing in the town of Oswayo and that every one of them drew a pension that he had secured. Mr. Beebe was married in September 1847 to Dorothy Colvin, Of Independence and six children born to them. Mr. Beebe served one year as Associate Judge of Potter County, three years as county auditor. Beloved by all who knew him and his death will cause sincere sorrow at Oswayo. Was a genial, Kindly man whose example was worthy of emulation. (Ceres Mail)
FRANK BELL died Sunday, April 1, 1894 in Washington, DC, age 58. Born at Ceres of English parents, inclined to the Quaker faith. In spring of 1861 helped to raise and organize co. 1 of the 42nd PA vols., Col. Kane’s old Bucktails, of which company he was First Lieutenant, then Captain. Served with honor during whole of war, and retained in service during part of reconstruction era. Shot through the body at Antietam; one lung entirely destroyed; with this wound still open, he insisted in going into battle with his command at Gettysburg, where he lost a leg. Compelled to give up active military life, was transferred to the Veterans’ Reserve Corps. Was clerk in War and Interior Departments. For many years a special examiner of the Pension Bureau, serving in different parts of the country, from Kansas to Florida; in New York and Pennsylvania. Fine literary taste and has written many beautiful things, many of which have appeared in the Journal. One in this issue.
My Dead:
Over the mantle a group I see, the faces of dear ones gone before,
A father and mother now waiting for me on the other side of the unknown sea
Which we all must cross, to return no more.
A brother who fell ‘mid the deadly strife of a battlefield as he led his men
Where the air was with hurtling missiles rife, And hand to hand was the struggle for life
As our broken lines were stored again.
ISAAC BENSON died at his home in Coudersport Sunday morning, March 11, 1894, age 76 years, 7 months, 3 days. Born in Waterford, Erie County, PA, June 8, 1817. Attended academy at Waterford and studied at Warren, PA, and entered as student the office of Struthers, Johnson and Brown, attorneys at Warren. Admitted to the bar at that place in 1844. Began practice with that firm where he remained about a year. June 11, 1845, located in Coudersport and soon obtained a remunerative practice. In 1856 was elected to the state legislature and to the state senate in 1859. December 14, 1857, he married Eugenia Laura, only daughter of Pierre A. and Almira (Brundage) Stebbins, of Coudersport. She was born at Hammondsport, NY, November 17, 1832. Their only child, James Benson, born May 30, 1863. He graduated from the University of PA and was admitted to the bar in June 1884. On December 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine Hodskin, daughter of Albert A. and Celina (Johnson) Hodskin.
JAMES B. BENSON died Saturday night, May 30, 1897. Only son of Isaac and Eugenia L. Stebbins Benson. Born May 30, 1863; classical education at Univ. of PA. Studied law with Wayne McVeigh of Philadelphia; admitted to bar in June 1884. From a boy was distinguished by his gentlemanly manners, dignified bearing, and rare intellectual attainments. Inheriting qualities of two families of high standing, had best of prospects. Married December 3, 1884 to Miss Kittie Hodskin, Coudersport. Three children.
ALICE L. BERFIELD (COLCORD) died in Homer, Sept. 20, 1879,31 yrs. 1 mo. 1 day. Joined Church nine yrs. ago. Leaves two bright little girls.
WILLIAM BINGHAM was born in Philadelphia on the 8th of March, 1753. He was educated at the academy and college in that city. On the 29th of November, 1768, he received a diploma, as Bachelor of Arts, and on the 28th of June, 1771, a diploma as Master of Arts. In 1778, Congress appointed him Consul of the United States for the French West India Islands, resident in Martinique. In the spring of 1780 he returned to Philadelphia, and on the 26th of October of that year he married Ann Willing, the eldest daughter of Thomas Willing, a merchant in that city. The marriage was performed by the Rev. William White, Rector of Christ Church, and afterward the venerable Bishop of the Pennsylvania diocese. Mr. Bingham was, for several years, a member of the legislature of his native state, and was Speaker of both Houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate. From the 4th of March, 1795 to the 4th of March, 1801, he was a Senator in the Congress of the United States, and an ardent supporter of the administration of Washington, with whom he was on terms of great personal intimacy. While the election between Jefferson and Burr was the subject of contest, Mr. Jefferson did not take his seat in the Senate, over which body he presided, as Vice-President of the United States. In his absence, Mr. Bingham occupied the Chair as presiding officer. Mr. Bingham was an enterprising and successful merchant; but he did not confine his attention merely to mercantile pursuits. He had valuable property in the city and county of Philadelphia, and large landed estates in Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania. From the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania he purchased over a million acres. His title to those acres, lying chiefly in the northern counties, was founded upon WARRANTS, granted to him by the Commonwealth, in the years 1792 and 1793, upon SURVEYS, made by the officers of the Commonwealth, and regularly returned by them into the office of the Surveyor General, and upon PATENTS, issued to him, or to the Trustees appointed in his will, and signed by the Governor or Secretary of the Land Office. The evidence of this title is in the Surveyor’s Office at Harrisburg; and any person who will write to the head of that Department for a copy of any paper in his office, will be sure to get it in a week. The cost for a copy of a warrant and survey is half a dollar each, for that of a patent, seventy five cents. No one, then, need be in ignorance of the BINGHAM TITLE, when he can satisfy himself upon it on terms so easy. Mr. Bingham died on the 6th of February, 1804, in the 51st year of his age, having survived his wife, who died in May, 1801. His will, bearing date of January 31, 1804, was duly proved and filed in the Register’s Office in Philadelphia, and copies of it are upon the records of some of the counties in which the lands lie. He delivered his Estate to five Trustees, for the benefit of his son and two daughters, his only children. The Trustees were his two sons-in-law, Alexander Baring, (afterwards Lord Ashburton) and Henry Baring, and his three friends, Robert Gilmore, of Baltimore, and Thomas Mayne Willing and Charles Willing Hare, both of Philadelphia. These Trustees are dead, and the estate is now represented by five other Trustees, appointed in the manner prescribed in the will. They are Joseph Reed Ingersoll, and John Craig Miller, and three of Mr. Bingham’s grandsons, William Bingham Baring, (Lord Ashburton,) Francis Baring, and Henry Bingham Baring. Lord Ashburton and Francis Baring were born in Philadelphia. They are both in the Parliament of Great Britain, the former in the House of Lords, the latter in the House of commons. Mr. Ingersoll was, for several years, the Representative of Philadelphia in Congress, and last summer the President of the United States appointed him Minister to England. The other gentlemen, from time to time, connected with the trust, were held in high estimation in the communities in which they lived; and no person in Philadelphia has a better reputation than Mr. Miller. Such are the persons who have represented and do represent the large interests of the Bingham estate, as well in Pennsylvania as elsewhere. The daughters of Mr. Bingham are dead. One died December 5, 1848; the other, March 9th following. The son, William Bingham, born in Philadelphia, on December 30, 1800, is living in Paris. (From People’s Journal, December 18, 1853) Editorial Comment: We publish on the first page a short sketch of the life and character of the late William Bingham, which we hope will receive the attention of every reader.
Most of the lands in this county were originally purchased from the State by Mr. Bingham and the title to them is plain and undoubted. We believe no man of sense in this county has ever had any doubt on this subject, and we shall not waste words in trying those who will not listen to reason. The following fact is too seldom thought of by the inhabitants, and is not appreciated even when mentioned. Look at it:
For more than half a century, the Estate has paid taxes on these lands, which went to defray county expenses, to build roads and bridges, to pay interest on the State debt, and to support schools, etc.
MRS. CLARISSA BISHOP died in Hebron Twp., Feb. 13, 1877, age about 45, of organic disease of liver.
JOHN P. BREHMER died at his residence in Eulalia on Sunday last. Born in Prussia. Last 45 yrs. lived on farm where he died. Died Jan. 16, 1881, age 91 yrs., 1 mo. And 11 days. Born in Wetzler, Prussia, Dec. 1, 1789, came to US in 18--. Moved to Eulalia, Potter Co., 1840 Had been married 71 years. Wife survives.
MRS. R. JUDITH BREUNLE died at home of daughter, Mrs. George Brehmer, on Oak Street, Friday evening, May 4th, 1900. Age: 79 years, 8 months, 24 days. Strong and healthy until about a year ago when an attack of grip left her in failing condition. Slight stroke a week before her death. Born in Nuertingen, Kingdom of Wuertemberg, Germany on August 10, 1820; married to Christian F. Breunle in 1844. Emigrated to America in 1852. Lived in New York until 1857, then in Hastings-on-the-Hudson until April, 1859, when came to Potter County, settling on piece of land on South Hill, one and one half miles sou
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1786 - 1875 (89 years)
