NOTE: Files copied from a book at the Potter County Historical Society with their permission.

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 46^th 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).

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 2^nd, 1887; after some time his friends removed him to his brother’s home, in Coudersport, Capt. C.H. Armstrong. He died Frieday, September 18^th, 1887. Buried here the 18^th. 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 21^st 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, R.I., 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 15^th (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. 12^th.

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.

Another obituary:

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 noon-tide. 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. Re-elected 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 Tennesee 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 65^th 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 10^th, 1898 in her 80^th 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 82^nd year, is now very infirm; since last November, confined to his bed. One year ago they celebrated their 60^th 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 aobut 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 68^th 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, Neb.

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 14^th 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, D.C., 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 42^nd 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 missles 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 (Burbdage) 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 8^th of March, 1753. He was educated at the academy and college in that city. On the 29^th of November, 1768, he received a diploma, as Bachelor of Arts, and on the 28^th 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 26^th 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 4^th of March, 1795 to the 4^th 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 6^th of February, 1804, in the 51^st 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 9^th 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 U.S. 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 4^th, 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 south of Coudersport, where by hard work and perseverance, characteristic of the Germans, they cleared a farm and built a good home which they enjoyed till death of her husband, October 10, 1880.

Nine children, seven living: C.C. Breunle, Mrs. Anna Taubert, Mrs. George Brehmer, Carl F. Breunle, the latter twins. Lived on the farm with two younger sons until about two years ago when they sold it and moved to Coudersport. Since then she has made her home with her children until the time of her death, but made her home with her son, A. R. Breunle. Funeral held Saturday 2:30 at Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. Rev. I.H. Stetler. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.

HIRAM BRIDGES died at his home at Odin, Christmas Eve, 1899. Suffered in mind and body for three years, age 82. Invalid wife, two sons and two daughters. The family settled, shortly after close of Civil War in the neighborhood, then called Freeman Run. Buried at Odin the 29^th under GAR ceremonies.

SARAH M. BRIGGS died at her home near North Bingham, PA, March 8, 1894, widow of the late Rev. A.H. Briggs. Sarah M. Potter born at Steamburg, Crawford County, PA, January 25, 1843. The only daughter of John and Thankful Potter. Father died when she was three; when she was nine her mother married and moved to Independence, Allegany County, NY.

She was married July 3, 1858 to A.H. Briggs; two children – Mrs. Ione B. Francis, and M. Grant Briggs. She was converted and baptized at age of 16. Member of W.C.T.U.

In January 1892, Mrs. Briggs was stricken with grip from which she never fully recovered. Sudden death of her husband on September 14, 1893, brought on nervous prostration from which she was too weak to rally. Leaves a daughter, son, two brothers, four half sisters and many distant relatives. Funeral at residence and the North Bingham Church. Rev. J.O. Potter assisted by Rev. B.E. Eggleston. W.C.T.U. attended in a body and furnished basket of flowers for the casket and floral pillow for the pulpit, with W.C.T.U., and beautiful pillow for casket with "Our Sister." North Bingham Cemetery.

CAPT. JOHN BROWNLEE died February 17, 1900. Had been about his work as usual; visited the grist mill about 11 o’clock. When called to midday meal by blowing of dinner horn, did not respond. Search revealed him lying in barnyard dead. Supposed to have been apoplexy. Was 73. Celebrated his birthday a few days before. Funeral Feb. 21^st at 2 o’clock.

Born in Ballymena County, Antrim, Ireland of Scotch-Irish descent. In 1851 came to American and lived in NY for five years where he prospered, having several thousand dollars when he came to Potter in 1856. Purchased the farm at Costello where he died; built a saw mill, grist mill, and shingle mill and planing mill in what then was a wilderness.

Twice married; first wife, Ella Savage whom he married in Ireland and who bore him ten children. After her death he married Rebecca Courtney, of England, who survives.

Capt. Brownlee was well informed in every subject. Been an extensive traveler and a careful reader. His large family went out with a training that fitted then to take no mean place in the world.

Leaves three sons and three daughters. The three sons live on the old homestead. One daughter is wife of L.D. Ripple; other two live in Nova Scotia. Was a brother of Mrs. Jane McCormic, of Coudersport.

Early in life he learned the baker’s trade and for years followed this vocation. Was a baker on vessels and continued this after he came to New York.

MRS. CLARA BURT died at the Dean Sanatorium in Coudersport Wednesday PM, July 11, 1917, following an operation for gall stones. Was born sixty years ago at Ulysses, a twin daughter of Samuel and Kate Rathbone Monroe. Married to Clarence E. Burt. One daughter, Mrs. Nellie Wright of Petersburg, VA. Two sisters and one brother survive: Mrs. Silas Hurd of Genesee, Mrs. William Kelts of Okmulgee, and Sumner Monroe of Punxsutawney, PA. Funeral at the home. Burial at Ulysses.

T. W. BURT died at Ulysses, at 3 o’clock Saturday, November 24^th, 1900. Pioneer. Born in Willett, Cortland County, NY, November 4, 1823. When nine years of age his parents moved within one mile of what is now the boro of Lewisville. In 1845 married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Seth Lewis. He and wife settled on a farm adjoining the old Burt homestead where they lived until about 30 years ago when they moved to Lewisville.

Just six months to a day before the death of Mr. Burt, his wife died of the same disease, apoplexy. He had not been the same since her death. Two weeks ago while taking a car load of cattle to Buffalo was attacked by the first stroke at Lyons, NY. He was advised and returned home at once and from that time on gradually failed. Had two strokes after his return home.

His survivors are: Daughters; Mrs. John Stone of Coudersport; Mrs. C.E. Hosley of Lewisville; Sons: Charles M. Burt; Anson S. Burt, both of Lewisville; Clarence E. Burt of Coudersport. Sister: Mrs. Kate Edwards of Lewisville. Brothers: James T. Burt and W.F. Burt of Lewisville. Both of these gentlemen were ill and unable to attend the funeral. Buried in Ulysses cemetery.

Another obituary – Titus W. Burt died at his home in Lewisville, November 24, 1900 of apoplexy, age 77 years and 20 days. Born in Willett, Cortland County, NY; came to Potter County with his family when nine years of age. Settled in what is now Burt Street when all about was wilderness. Helped the old farm. In 1845 married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Seth Lewis. They took up a large piece of land adjoining his father’s farm, cleared it and raised six children, all of whom survive. All present at his death bed. Wife died exactly six months before him. Leaves two older brothers and a younger sister.

JAMES T. BURTIS died in Eulalia, Oct. 9^th, 1878. He was the infant son of Woolsey and Sarah G. Burtis, 7 mos. and 21 days.

MRS. SARAH G. BURTIS – The remains of Mrs. Sarah Burtis of Knoxville, PA, were brought to Coudersport for burial May 17, 1917, accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Glover, a daughter, and Edwin Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Edgcomb, of Knoxville, and John T. Olmsted of Harrisburg, grandchildren of the deceased.

Mrs. Burtis was born in Roulette in 1834, and was the daughter of Burrell and Dorcas Lyman. Married in 1857 to John Taggart who died in 1871. In 1876 she married Woolsey Burtis of Ulysses, and made her home in that place for a number of years. Since his death she has made her home most of the time with her daughters, Mrs. Glover of Knoxville and Mrs. Arthur Olmsted of Coudersport, until Mrs. Olmsted’s death a few years ago. For six years she has been confined to her bed. She was well known in Coudersport where she lived for many years on the Taggart homestead below town and she was highly respected much beloved by all who knew her.

MRS. ELIZABETH BUTTERWORTH – Mrs. Elizabeth (Wunder) Butterworth aged 87 years, widow of George H. Butterworth, (son of Appleton and Mary (Wilmot) Butterworth), died Monday morning at her home, corner of Morris Lane and Bacon Street. Born July 13, 1849, and died February _____ in Cincinnati, OH. Was an accomplished musician, being a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she was also a member of the faculty for a number of years. In her concert work at the Conservatory, she sang for many noted composers, among them, Anton Rubinstein.

Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H.C. Young and Miss Mary Butterworth of Wellsboro, and two sons, Thomas Y. Butterworth, of New York, and George Butterworth of Lancaster, OH; two grandchildren, Philip S., and Miss Mary Jane Young, of Wellsboro and one great grandson, Philip Larsen Young, of Wellsboro. Funeral this afternoon at the home; burial in Wellsboro cemetery.

George Howard Butterworth was born August 30, 1845, died July 11, 1930. Married Myra Elizabeth Wunder, of Cincinnati.

Children:

1. Lillian Butterworth, born July 7, 1876, died November 14, 1907. Married October 1906, H.C. Young. Have one son, Philip S. Young.
2. Mary Butterworth, born April 1, 1878. Lives in Wellsboro, PA.
3. Lois Ione Butterworth, born December 3, 1879, died March 25, 1938.
4. George Howard Butterworth Jr., born May 6, 1892. Lives in Lancaster, Ohio.
5. Thomas Young Butterworth, born November 16, 1881. Lives in Scarsdale, NY.

In his father’s notable struggle against Andrew G. Curtin for the Senatorship in 1867, his son successfully directed the maneuvers in the legislature from start to finish.

Through his father’s influence with General Grant, he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the War Office in 1876, which he filled from May 22, 1876 to March 3, 1877.

When Hayes’ chances of winning the electoral votes in Florida and Louisiana were doubtful in 1877, Cameron placed Federal troops at the disposal of the Republican politicians in those states. For this service and for the assistance given to nominate Hayes in the Republican Convention, Simon Cameron and other Pennsylvania Republicans demanded that Don be continued as Secretary of War under Hayes. Hayes refused to appoint him. He disapproved of the Cameron methods and wanted an entirely new Cabinet. It was then Simon Cameron decided to surrender his own place as a consolation prize to his son.

Don Cameron took over the management of the state political machine with the aid of lieutenants like Matthew Quay, ran it skillfully and defiantly as long as he remained in public life. It enabled him to be returned to the Senate in 1879, 1885, and 1891. Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in 1879 widened his influence in national politics. He joined with Konklin of New York and Logan of Illinois in a strenuous campaign to have Grant nominated for a third term. Shrewd plans were laid to control the convention of 1880, but their strategy was discovered and defeated.

Don Cameron never tried to be popular with people. Like his father, he worked behind the scenes and was a politician and not a statesman. At the end of his full third term 1897, possibly foreseeing defeat, he retired voluntarily from the Senate and spent the rest of his life at his Lancaster farm and houseboat on the Southern coast. Thoroughly honest in personal matters, he was held in high regard by his friends.

His first wife was Mary McCormick, who died in 1874. His second wife, whom he married in 1878, was a niece of John and William T. Sherman.

SIMON CAMERON was born March 8, 1799 and died June 26, 1889. Senator, Secretary of War in Lincoln’s Cabinet, diplomat. Born in Lancaster, PA, of Scotch and German ancestry, son of Charles and Martha (Pfouts) Cameron. Reverses and misfortunes in his father’s family cast him upon the world early and he apprenticed himself to a printer in Harrisburg, PA. In January, 1821, at solicitation of Samuel D. Ingham, went to Doylestown, PA., where he edited the "Bucks County Messenger," soon merged with the "Bucks County Democrat." On the decease of this paper at close of 1821, returned to Harrisburg, for a short time partner with Chas. Mowry in the management of the "Pennsylvania Intelligencer." During 1822 went to Washington to study national political movements and obtained work in the printing house of Gales and Seaton, who printed Congressional debates. Spent his spare time in the Houses of Congress and in making useful friends, among them Monroe and Calhoun.

About 1824 returned to Harrisburg, bought the "Republican" and was soon exercising considerable influence in state and national politics. Was staunch advocate of protective tariff. The remunerative position of state printer was given him and in 1826 was made adjutant general of the state. Newspaper editing did not hold him long.

As soon as his position was established and his purse sufficient, he left the press and entered pursuits which promised greater financial gain.

It was an era of internal improvements and he saw money making possibilities. Became contractor for construction of canals and began a network of railroads in Pennsylvania, which he later united in the Northern Central Railroad.

In 1832 he set up the Bank of Middletown with himself cashier, and soon entered the iron business. Subsequently engaged in insurance business and became interested in other projects. He managed all with skill and success and amassed a fortune. His interest in state and national affairs continued.

Partly through his efforts the state legislature in 1830, was induced to head a movement for Jackson’s re-nomination, and two years aided in having Van Buren nominated for Vice-president in place of Calhoun. It was also through his maneuvering that James Buchanan was sent to the Senate in 1833, just at the time when he despaired of political opportunities and was seriously considering a return to law practice.

Prior to 1838 Cameron held no public office except that of adjutant-general of Pennsylvania. But in that year was appointed Commissioner to settle certain claims of the Winnebago Indians, a place he acquired with Buchanan’s assistance. Considerable scandal arose because of his adjusting the claims by the payment of notes on his own bank, which enriched himself and earned him the title of "The Great Winnebago Chief." Following this, his political influence decreased for a time. But actually his career as a great politician was just beginning.

In 1845, by a coalition of Whigs, Native Americans, and Protectionist Democrats, he won a Senate seat vacated by Buchanan who resigned to enter Polk’s Cabinet. Buchanan was irritated by Cameron’s defeat of the regular party candidate, George Woodward, a free trader and the two men parted political company.

Alexander K. McClure, an old political foe, has written that from 1845 until Cameron’s death, "There is not an important complete chapter of political history in the state that can be written with the omission of his defeats or triumphs, and even after his death until the present time, (1905), no important chapter of political history can be fully written without recognizing his successors and assigns in politics as leading or controlling factors."

(Old Time Notes of Pennsylvania, 1905, Vol. I, page 96)

He won the victory of 1845 by fusion methods and incurred bitter Democratic opposition. In 1849 he failed to be re-elected. In 1846 he made the one important speech of his career. It was in opposition to the Walker revenue tariff. In 1855 he attempted to return to the Senate with support of the Know-Nothing Party, but failed. He then decided to cast his lot with the new Republican Party, formed in 1856, and that year actively supported Fremont for President.

The following year, 1857, January 6^th, Republican backing and three Democratic votes obtained by bargaining, enabled him to return to the Senate, where he became the implacable foe of President Buchanan. (Also, by the aid of Henry J. Olmsted, of Coudersport, who carried Isaac Benson on a bed to Wellsville, NY, there to take the train for Harrisburg to vote for Simon Cameron, and elect him Senator by one vote.

He remained a Republican the rest of his life and gave much of his time and energy to building up a smooth running party machine in Pennsylvania. In the management and control of it he was unequalled. His leadership was sometimes challenged, and he suffered subsequent defeats, but no one ever dislodged him from control of the organization.

In 1860 it helped him to make a presentable showing in the National Convention at Chicago, May 16^th, when he was nominated for President and he received a complimentary vote. But he could not be nominated for President, but his henchmen traded Pennsylvania votes for Lincoln in exchange for a Cabinet post for Cameron. After much hesitation, Lincoln abided by the bargain his managers had made without his consent. Cameron resigned his seat in the Senate and became Secretary of War. The choice was most unfortunate. Although an able business executive, political considerations too often governed his judgment and his actions in departmental administration. He dispensed civil and military offices and army contracts in a notorious fashion. Corruption became rampant. It does not appear that he enriched himself, but others did shamefully. Complaints against his management and favoritism poured into Washington almost daily, and demands made for his removal persisted. In an effort to retrieve popular support, he advocated the freeing and arming of slaves, policies, which were rapidly gaining favor, but were not then acceptable to President Lincoln. He became such an embarrassment that in June, 1862, Lincoln appointed him Minister to Russia, to be rid of him.

Three months later the House of Representatives censured his conduct in the handling of contracts.

Cameron had no intention of remaining in Russia for long and was back to try for the Senate in 1863. He failed, but in 1867, after a struggle of unexampled desperation, was successful. For ten years afterward, he reigned supreme in Pennsylvania, and in 1873 returned to the Senate without a contest.

He also became a power in Grant’s administration, controlled the patronage of the state and , in 1876, succeeded having his son appointed Secretary of War.

When President Hayes, in 1877, refused to continue the son in that office, Cameron resigned his own place in the Senate, upon receiving assurances from the subservient Pennsylvania Legislature, that it would elect his son as his successor. With this bold stroke, he closed his political career. At the same time he handed over to his son the control of the state machine.

No politician of his generation understood the science of politics better than Simon Cameron; none enjoyed greater power. He studied and understood individuals who could be of service to him. He knew the precise value of men and could marshal them as occasion arose. His methods were often circuitous, the means employed were often questionable, but the end in view was always clear. Cameron was of broad intellectual force, if not of fine learning. He could be patient and conservative or keen and aggressive, as the situation demanded. Tradition and precedent were disregarded when new conditions and necessities arose. He lived in a time when men firmly believed "to the victor belongs the spoils" and to this doctrine he gladly subscribed. He built up a political despotism in Pennsylvania by patronage. With it he rewarded his friends and punished his enemies. It was said that he never forgot a friend nor an enemy. In his senatorial career there was little that was statesmanlike or brilliant. He had no oratory. He said little in public that was vital, but much in private that was practical, far-seeing, and astute. His business in the senate was politics and he was governed accordingly.

He was tall and slim with a "marked Scotch face," keen, gray eyes, high, broad forehead, crowned with heavy hair. His manners and speech were kindly and gentle, and his genial democratic manner won many people to him. He prided himself on possessing the diggedness and determination of his German forebears and the aggressiveness of the "Scotch rebels." For twelve years after his retirement from the Senate, he lived on his farm at Donegal Springs, and saw his son elected three times to the place he had surrendered to him. He died in his 91^st year. His wife, Margaret Brua, died several years before, leaving five children.

WILLIAM CARSONS of Portage, who died on August 23, 1880, was born near Belfast Ireland, in 1797. He was in his 84^th year. One of the enterprising men who have so often made their mark in this country and in many instances gave a turn to its industries and destinies – the Scotch Irish. He emigrated to the U.S. when about 24, leaving a young wife to follow when means to do so were earned in this country. He first settled in New Jersey where he worked at his trade of mill wright and machinist, being engaged much in cotton and woolen mills. That business then, was in its infancy and several of the earlier improvements in the loom were made by him. Mr. Webb, of Philadelphia, owned a large tract of land in this county and about 1830 induced Mr. Carson and several more to come on to it, Mr. Carson to build a grist mill, etc., for the aid of the settlement.

He built the mill, a log structure which may still be see on the farm of C. Burleson at North Wharton. This, I believe, was the first grist mill built in this county; at least it was used many years by the settlers on the Allegany and at Lymansville. (????)

A town was plotted and laid out with the commencement of the settlement and called Sylvania, but never got off the paper on which it was laid, except that one building, that may always be first seen in a Scotch settlement, was set upon a lot set off for that purpose, a school house. A grave yard now occupies some of the original town lots. Mr. Costello will occupy part of the old town plot with his tannery.

Mr. Carson’s home became the point of other members of the family from the old country among whom were Robert K., Hugh, and Thomas L. Young. Hugh is now bank inspector of Pennsylvania. Thomas, a member of Congress and ex-Governor of Ohio. For the past six years the misfortunes of his family have been conspicuous. His favorite grandson, William Young, died in 1874; the daughter, Mrs. R.K. Young, dying two years later, whose death soon followed by Mr. Young in the Danville Asylum, since which two other members of the family and his wife have been buried. His only son, Matthew B. Carson died in 1863 in North Carolina, a soldier.

His house was a celebrated resort for trout sportsmen for forty years, some individual gentlemen resorting to it yearly for nearly the whole time. The annual visit of a party of clergymen gave it the name of "Saints’ Rest."

For many years Mr. Carson was an active man in the affairs of the county; was one of the jurors in the Jones murder trial in 1838. He was a good neighbor and warm friend and possessed a great kindness of heart, dying without an enemy and without reproach.

CELINDA CARTEE died in Coudersport, March 16, 1858, aged: 68 years, 7 mos., 16 days. Born in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, VT. At age of nine years removed to Onondaga County, NY, where she lived about 20 years. Then removed to Tioga County in the same state, and finally removed to Coudersport, where she lived until her death.

Her family made the first permanent settlement in the place, then an almost unbroken forest.

She was possessed of great energy and perseverance and bore up nobly under the toils and privations consequent upon settling in a new country.

Mrs. Cartee was one of a family of eleven children, nearly all of whom have attained to advanced years in life. Five of the family are still living.

She was twice married. First to Mr. John Knight and subsequently to Mr. John L. Cartee; was the mother of three children, two of whom survive her. The daughter, Mrs. Mary Ross, with whom she has lived for some time past and who kindly cared for her in her sickness, is a resident of Coudersport; the son is in the far west.

Immediately on her removal to Coudersport she connected herself with the first Methodist Society ever formed in the place, and has ever since remained a consistent member of the M. E. Church.

For a few weeks past her health has been failing. The last time she appeared in public was on a Sacramental occasion in May of 1857. Shortly after taken sick, did not again go out unless carried.

About March 5^th, was confined to her bed by sickness, which she bore with fortitude and patience. During last few days was much of the time unconscious. In this bereavement, not only children, but grandchildren, and great grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.

MRS. CORDELIA KRUSEN CHAPMAN died at her home near Genesee, July 5, 1900, age 58. Acute Bright’s Disease. Born in Greenwood, NY, February 18, 1842; soon after her father moved to town of Willing, NY, where she lived till womanhood. In 1867 married Norman Chapman and removed to their present home where they since resided except two years spent in Wellsville. Member of Methodist Church for years; very active. Member of W.C.T.U.

Survived by husband and two sons, Bert L. and Guy, both of Genesee. Funeral from house July 8. Rev. Churchill of Stannards, officiating.

CAPT. DENNIS H. CHEESBRO - The funeral sermon of Capt. Dennis H. Cheesbro, killed at the Battle of Dallas, in Georgia, will be preached in the Homer school house on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, July 3, 1864.

ELLEN M. CHEESBRO died in Homer, Apr. 9, 1865, age 17 yrs. and 20 days.

MRS. LAVERNA HALL CHESBRO died in Homer, PA, Feb. 16, 1882, aged 59 years. Born in Groton, NY, and came to Potter County about 1828 and since that time has been a resident of the county. Began clearing a farm in which the mother assisted, also raising a family of children. Many days Mrs. Chesbro walked to Coudersport five miles, did a day’s work, walked back home and helped burn a fallow at night. Twenty years ago her husband became totally blind. Two sons died during Civil War. One of them a Captain of Infantry. A daughter died. Mrs. Chesbro was a member of Episcopal Church. (daughter of Dennis Hall, Sr.)

ROY C. CLAFLIN died recently at his home in Lyonhurst, VA. He had been afflicted several years with lingering illness and had tried climates of Arizona and New Mexico in vain search for restored health.

He was prominent in civic and educational affairs in District of Columbia and in 1911 founded the Columbia School of Drafting, of which he remained the head to the time of his death. Was a son of Fremont M. Claflin and a grandson of Rufus T. Claflin, former County Supt. of Schools of Potter. Was born 41 years ago in Nebraska. Was married twice, his first wife being Miss Edna Moody of Rixford, PA, by whom he had two children, Orrel Belle and Robert. Divorced from her, he married Mrs. Mary Magadalene Heinrichs of Baltimore, who survives him. (1925)

RUFUS T. CLAFLIN died at 12:20, March 14, 1893, at home of his son, R. M. Claflin, in Fremont, Nebraska, age 72 years 9 months. Was about home as usual early in the morning and half past six suffered a paralytic stroke from which he did not rally, although medical assistance was procured and everything done for his assistance. Became unconscious shortly after being stricken and remained so until the end.

Born in Massachusetts, boyhood spent in New England. Graduated A.B. from Unversity of Vermont and was a classmate there with John B. Wentworth, the eminent Methodist divine, with whom he has been in correspondence the last two months.

Was early converted to Christianity and was a preacher in the Methodist Church. Also engaged in educational work during the active years of his life, and at one time was county supt. of schools in Potter County. (1863 – 1866)

About 23 years ago a great misfortune overtook him, the effects of which he never recovered. (mentally unbalanced) Father of six children, two of whom survive; F. M. Claflin, of Fremont, Neb., and Jason L. of St. Paul, Neb. His wife also living in St. Paul.

On March 14^th, F.M. Claflin received telegram from Loami, announcing death of his brother-in-law of that place. Chas. H. Kinney.

DANIEL CLARK died January 15, 1899 at 2 o’clock a.m. Resident of Hebron over 60 years. 86^th year. Wife, three sons, two daughters. One of the first to locate on Crandall Hill where he has lived 83 years. (not consistent in time of life in Hebron) Funeral at Hebron Church, Tuesday, January 17^th, 2 p.m.

LYDIA BAILEY CLARK – Mrs. James Clark, mother of Nate Ayers and his half brother, George Clark, died at Warren Insane Asylum, Saturday, March 31, 1888. Was taken there about four years ago. James Clark applied for divorce afterward.

Buried at mouth of Prouty where she had formerly lived. Was about 53 years of age.

(A correspondent from Borie states that her funeral was held in Moore’s Run school house by Rev. Weeks and buried in cemetery of that place. Was 57 years, 11 months, 21 days old. Leaves two sons and many friends. Loving mother, dear sister, a kind aunt, and loved by all who knew her.)

NELSON CLARK died at his home, Friday evening, January 20, 1893, age 85 years. Born in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut in 1808. Came with his father to Potter County in 1819, settling on the farm in Eulalia Township. County almost an unbroken wilderness. He afterward returned to Connecticut, attended school in winter and worked on farm in summer.

Came back to Potter County with his wife, whom he married October 15, 1829, Miss Mary L. Burrows. Ten children.

WILLIAM H. COATES died in Allegany, November 8, 1886. William H. youngest son of Charles and Elvira Coates age 29 years, 5 months, 6 days.

Went to Ellisburg on morning of November 1^st. Returned in afternoon; did not feel well, and next day took to his bed, ill of malarial fever. Unceasing care was given and he seemed to improve. Sunday morning he seemed quite bright during the day, but one of the large arteries in his head burst and at 6:45 Monday evening, all was over.

Being obliged to assist in farm work, he could not always be spared to attend even our short terms at the district schools, and when he did go, often walked over two miles. Yet he had acquired a better education than most boys get who have better advantages, being a beautiful penman and quite proficient in book-keeping and composition.

His highest ambition was to be better educated; realizing the surest way to get it was to do cheerfully the nearest duty, he worked at home with his father, patiently biding the time while improving every opportunity for study.

Funeral at Ellisburg. Rev. Kenyon, of Green’s Corners, preached from the text, "For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain."

EDWARD D. COBB died in Coudersport, infant son of Daniel H. and Nettie L. Cobb, age 4 mos. 4 days. Died Aug. 29, 1879.

MRS. LOUISE COBB, widow of the late Dr. A. H. Cobb died Thursday afternoon, February 15, 1917, after a long illness. Dr. Cobb died very suddenly of heart disease in December 1914. She is survived by two children, Attorney D. Raymond Cobb of Syracuse and Miss Aurelia Cobb, who lives at home. Also by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Ruth Cobb, W. G. Raymond of Ulysses, Mrs. Minerva Lewis of Coudersport, Mrs. Pauline Reynolds of Spring Mills, and Mrs. J. Newton Peck of Philadelphia. She was 71 years.

JOSEPH CODDINGTON died suddenly from stroke of apoplexy at his home, south side, in Coudersport, Friday, Feb. 21, 1896, age 69. Born and brought up in Ulster county, NY. Came to Couderpsort in 1869, and worked at his trade as a stone mason. In 1872 married Theresa Fisher, nee Fourness. Three children. Quiet and unobtrusive in manner, Mr. C. was a good citizen, kind husband, and indulgent father.

DELILA (KOON) COLE died Friday morning at 12:30, ?? 1925. Born at Knoxville, PA, September 27, 1847, and came to Coudersport when 19 years of age. Married Lewis B. Cole Jr., in June 17, 1867. Surviving are three sons and a daughter: William Burdette, b. May 17, 1874; Blanche, b. September 19, 1868; Fred Burnum Cole, b. December 9, 1872; Charles, b. June 9, 1876. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. T. J. Gilbert, of Andover, NY and Mrs. William Kimball, of Ayers Hill. Funeral at home on Maple St.

JOHN COLLINS died in Coudersport Mar. 31, of consumption, age about 22.

JOHN M. COVEY died in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, November 17, 1886. Born in Triangle, Broome County, N.Y. on November 30, 1844. Parents moved to Iowa in 1846, where both died a year or two after, leaving John and his sister, Mrs. S. W. Baker, of Lymansville, to the care of relatives. The children soon returned to Broome County. From 1855 to 1861, John lived with Dan Baker at Lewisville and attended the Lewisville Academy. Was studious and when he left in 1861, was at the head of class and far in advance of any student of his age.

Returned to Broome County in 1861 and when the 89^th N.Y. Regiment was being organized, he enlisted while under 16 years of age. Was accepted through influence of the Colonel and officers, all of whom had been acquainted with him since childhood.

Served through the war part of the time as orderly to the Colonel and later on the staff of different officers. Participated in all the battles, in which his regiment engaged, but never was wounded.

In 1870 married Miss Elsie Ashley, of Upper Lisle, N.Y., who with three children survive him. They soon removed to Coudersport and opened the Baker House. Covey acted as deputy sheriff a greater part of the time for six years previous to 1877, when he was elected sheriff. For the past three years had been landlord of the Nichols House, leaving the house in October after his health failed.

John was in poor health most of last winter, but did not give up and seek medicine until last March. Then had best medical attention in this section. Was in Buffalo Hospital and about three weeks before death went to Philadelphia, where he was under care of best physicians.

Postmortem showed hardening of liver and spleen disease of heart, kidneys and other complications. Erysipelas hurried the work of disease.

Member of Trinity Commandery, Knights Templar, of Bradford; Senior Warden of Eulalia Lodge; member of A. F. Jones Post, G.A.R., First Asst. Foreman of Hook and Ladder Co., Past Dictator of Coudersport Knights of Honor. In the latter had $2,000 insurance, also $1,000 in Connecticut Mutual.

Funeral in Court House. Rev. Wright. Organizations attended in a body. Room filled. Masonic burial.

NANCY JONES CRITTENDEN died May 7^th, 1880 at her residence in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY, , wife of LeRoy Crittenden, age 37. Was niece of late Capt. Arch F. Jones and was for many years a resident of Coudersport.

CORA CROSBY, daughter of A. H. and Clara Crosby, born in Odin, PA, May 18, 1878. Died at Buffalo Women’s Hospital, just before sunset June 30, 1900.

Dependent entirely on her own resources, she had entered the class of 1893 at Scranton College of Commerce, afterward employed in office of W. H. Sullivan. Then accepted a situation in Buffalo; contracted measles. Partly recovered, but relapsed. Had united with Austin Presbyterian Church and when that was broken up had not yet chosen another. Funeral held July 3^rd in the little Odin Methodist Church; Rev. Torkington preached from Rev. 22, part of 3^rd and 4^th verse. Interment at Inez, the old "Homer Cemetery" where the dust of four generations of her kindred mingle to await the resurrection.

SUSAN CROSBY, wife of W.A. Crosby and daughter of Seth Taggart, died at her home in Coudersport of consumption, Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 1876. Funeral in M. E. Church Thursday morning, at half past ten.

WILLIAM CROSBY died in Homer, July 13, 1867, age about 66 years.

WILLIAM H. CROSBY – A life long resident of Homer Township died suddenly Sunday night, March 20, 1919. Funeral April 3 in public hall at Inez. Burial in Homer cemetery. Was eldest son of Abel and Mary (Evans) Crosby and a grandson of William Crosby, one of the early settlers in Coudersport and afterwards in the settlement called South Woods, where he was born in December 1850.

Lived on the homestead where he was born. His wife, Miss Alda Quimby, has been dead several years, and his only son, Herbert with wife and three children has lived with him in the old home. Members of his father’s family surviving are: two brothers, Austin H. of Odian, and Fred O. of Emporium, with three sisters, Jessie (Mrs. O.L. Hall) of Astoria, Oregon; Lydia (Mrs. John Quimby) of Elmira; and Libbie (Mrs. O.A. Kilbourn) of Wellsboro.

A. B. CROWELL – Aged Man Stricken with Apoplexy and Found Dead in His Barn.

Alanson B. Crowell, aged 78 years, an old resident of Potter county and for many years a resident of this boro was found dead in his barn between half past 4 and 5 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2, apoplexy being the cause.

Mr. Crowell had seemed much stronger and better yesterday than he had in some time before, and about 4 o’clock went out to feed his horses. He had fed them the hay and was at the bin getting the oats when he fell. He had been out of the house about a half hour when his wife looked out of the kitchen window and saw him lying on the floor. She went to him and found him still alive. He opened his eyes and looked at her but could not speak. She ran and brought stimulants but all to no avail, for he died almost immediately, even before Drs. Reese and Ellison, who had been summoned, could reach him.

Deceased was born in New York State Aug. 28, 1826, and moved to Potter county with his parents when he was about 15 years old. He has lived in this county since that time, though he did not take up his residence in this boro until he built and became the proprietor of the Hotel Crowell, now the Hotel Crittenden.

He is survived by his wife, two brothers, N. Crowell, of Ulysses, and D. J. Crowell, of Buffalo, two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Searles, of Ulysses and Mrs. C. H. Armstrong, of the boro.

The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o’clock p.m.

CHAUNCEY G. CUSHING died, born in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., Aug. 22, 1828. Baptized in Ulysses Baptist Church April 18^th, 1841, at age of 12 yrs. 7 mos. and 20 days. Elected chorister Feb. 12, 1859. Acted as chorister 18 yrs. and 7 mos. Died at residence in Ulysses, Sept. 12, 1877 at 3 PM, age 49 yrs. 20 days.

His father, Lucas Cushing, born in Worcester, Otsego Co., NY and removed to Ithaca where he and wife united with the Baptist Church. Rev. A. Coit, of Wellsville preached the funeral sermon, in absence of the Ulysses pastor

HARVEY CUTLER died at his home in Harrison Valley, May 19, 1899 from complications of diseases. Born in Otsego County, NY, March 14, 1820. On January 10, 1844 he married Harriet Welchem and removed to a farm in Bingham Township in 1856, where they lived most of time until recently. He united with Baptist Church at North Bingham in 1859. Wife, one son, and two daughters survive. Both sons, Romine and Fone were in Civil War. Fone lived but 20 days after leaving home. Romine was wounded. He and Josie continue to live at home and give their parents all necessary attention. The eldest daughter, Mary, Mrs. A. A. Raymond, of Coudersport, could not attend her father’s funeral because of illness, which was held in Baptist Church at Harrison Valley, May 21^st. Rev. Beaman spoke from 2 Timothy 4:7. Buried at North Bingham.

JAMES GILLIS DARTT was born in Charlotte Township, Tioga County, PA June 6, 1822, son of James and Mary (Gillis) Dartt, pioneers of that township. On March 23, 1843 he married Emily Tipple of Verona, Oneida Co., NY. Ten children were born to them: 1) Ella, wife of David Dockstetter of Charleston Township 2) David, deceased, 3) Clarinda, deceased wife of James K. Austin 4) Robert, physician of Bellefonte 5) Orville, farmer 6) Alice, wife of Edwin Winters of Charleston 7) Fannie, wife of James K. Austin, Charleston 8) Emily, wife of Vine Losey of Charleston 9) Effie, wife of Edward Fleitz, also of Charleston 10) Sadie, who lives at home. (Lineage numbers: 21414 – 6458 –8214 – 17907)

COL. JUSTUS DARTT, a soldier of the Revolutionary and after that a Colonel in the VT military, settled in what is now known as Dartt settlement, Charleston Township, Tioga, PA in 1811. (Co. come in 1815) In 1817 appointed Trustee of Wellsboro Academy. When he came he purchased 160 acres of land, built a cabin, settled in ? forest. Followed lumbering and farming. Died July 5, 1838, 81 years old. His wife, Hannah died Jan. 14, 1844, 86 years old. They were the founders of the Dartt family of Tioga and have numerous descendants.

1. Cyrus Darrtt, son of above; born Castleton, VT, Oct. 25, 1800; m. Lydia Kelly, 1820

                   ii Albert; Elenora; Hannah

Cyrus died 1883 in Wellsboro

G.W. DAVIDSON died, at his home in Addison, in 39^th year.

CATHERINE ANN DEVINS died at her residence in Homer Township, Potter County, PA, January 18, 1897, age 47 years, five months, and three days.

STERLING DEVINS, another of Potter County’s pioneers is gone. Age nearly 80. Died May 23, 1907. Lived for many years at Cherry Spring in West Branch Township, and kept hotel there. Married Kate Kimball. She died about twenty five years ago. For some years Mr. Devins has been living on his farm on Moore’s Run in Homer Township. Lived alone part of the time. Had no children. Leaves a good and considerable personal property as well as a farm. Funeral at his home. Interment in Chase cemetery in Sweden. Schutt and Gillon, undertaker. Cause of death, apoplexy.

LOETTA DICKENSON died at Ellisburg, Feb. 14, 1877 of typhoid pneumonia, wife of Versel Dickenson. Early settler, for many years a resident of Coudersport.

WATSON T. DIKE – Tuesday morning, November 9, 1915, after months of suffering with cancer, Watson T. Dike died at the family home on Third Street, at the age of 65 years. Mr. Dike was first taken ill bout two years ago, his ailment becoming more serious about last December and he has been confined to his bed for the past four months. The deceased bore his sufferings with great patience and only gave up when compelled by the ravages of the disease.

Watson T. Dike was born in Coudersport April 15, 1850, and was the son of Nathan L. and Mary (Ives) Dike. His mother was the only child of Hon. Timothy and Maria (Andrews) ives, who were among the early residents of Coudersport. When Mr. Dike’s mother died about 63 years ago, the Court House bell, which had been given to the boro by Judge Ives was tolled for the first time, it then not having been placed in the tower, but mounted on blocks to permit the ringing. Therefore on Tuesday morning, after the demise of Mr. Dike, it was a fitting tribute, when the bell tolled 65 times to announce the passing of the last member of the Ives family.

Mr. Dike was married in 1873 to Mary Carey and to them were born two children, Mrs. Nellie Follette and Charles Dike. The deceased engaged in different business pursuits in Coudersport nearly all his life and for a few years was in a hotel in Roanoke, VA, until compelled to give up on account of ill health.

The funeral will be held at the family home tomorrow at 2:30 PM, Rev. D. A. Bloss of the episcopal Church conducting the services.

JOHN DINGMAN died Aug. 6, 1878, at residence of his son Henry, in Hebron, age 91.

WILLIAM DINGMAN, an old and respected citizen of Coudersport, died August 4, 1894, age 61 years, 4 months, 4 days. Englisted in Co. H, 46 Reg. PA Vols. And marched with Sherman who had achieved such grand and noble victories. In 12 large battles and one time under fire for 60 successive days. Wounded in one leg in front of Atlanta and while there suffered from chill fever, small-pox, and mumps. In June, 1865 was sent home, a wreck of his former self and has been great sufferer at intervals ever since. For nearly four years has been an invalid confined to his bed.

Born in Roulette and in 1857 married to Miss L. Brook of Hebron; lived in Coudersport 24 years. Member of Seventh Day Baptist Church. Funeral at M. E. Church, Rev. Dennis officiating. G.A.R. assisted in service at grave. Leaves wife and one son, Frank, of Coudersport, Mrs. C. Toles, Mrs. L.L. Gridley, of Alfred, NY, Mrs. Ed Griesel and Mrs. P.R. Matteson, who was widowed a few months ago, and little Miss Jessie.

KARL AUGUST DOERNER died June 8, 1899 after long, lingering paralysis which destroyed both body and mind. Came to Coudersport in 1861. All children and wife present when he died. Julius, of Buffalo and Carl, of Coudersport are the sons. Mrs. J. W. Rogers, of Omaha, Nebraska, (Amelia); Mrs. Amos F. Hollenbeck, of Trinidad, Colorado, (Mathilde); Mrs. Arthur R. Buck, of Austin, (Laura); Mrs. U.B. Russell, Friendship, (Eda); Miss Nelda and Miss Fannie, of Coudersport.

Mr. Doerner was a native of Elberfeld, Prussia, born in 1826, came to America in 1847. Prominent in business circles here for many years. Of superior intelligence, engaging manners, and industrious habits. Funeral at residence; Revs. Marshall and Toensmier. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.

DELOS DWIGHT, former resident of Allegany Township, Potter County, died in Britton, Marshall County, Dakota, August 23, 1888, in 82^nd year. Left Potter County 28 years ago. He settled and cleared the old Dwight farm in Allegany Twonship. Well and favorably known throughout this county.

MARY DWIGHT (copied from the Dwight genealogy) Mary Dwight, (daughter of Israel Dwight of Windsor and Sally Porter), born July 4, 1817. Has spent her life since 1836 in teaching at different places in NY and PA. Those places were, in order: Windsor, NY; Coudersport; Kirkwood; Addison; and Colesville, three latter places being in NY; Harmony, PA; Hancock, NY; Abigton, PA; Corning and Binghamton, NY, up to year 1855. From 1855 to 1868 was principal and proprietor of a Young Ladies Seminary at Hornellsville, NY. She has taught in all, some 3,000 or more pupils. She was in 1872-73 a teacher in the Collegiate Institute at East Greenfresh, NY, near Albany. She is now (1874) residing in Corning, NY.

No one has been of more assistance to the author of the history of the descendants of JOHN DWIGHT of DEDHAM than has Miss Dwight, with generous, painstaking, and unabated earnestness and good will.

Her brother, Norman Dwight, born May 5, 1819, married January 1, 1855, widow Harriett Weaver, nee, Chamberlain, born in Angelica, NY, April 12, 1819 (daughter of Elijah Chamberlain and Jane Reynolds. She was for several years a teacher in Allegany, NY, between her marriages. He is a farmer in Hebron Township and is engaged in lumbering

A NOTABLE WOMAN – Miss Mary Dwight died at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alva Andrews, Sunday morning, November 18, 1906 in the 90^th year of her age. She had suffered a slight stroke about two weeks before her death, but had partly rallied from it until the last twenty four hours. There was some hope that her strong constitution might again tide her over the danger, as in so many illnesses before, but during Saturday night she became decidedly weaker, and at ten Sunday morning, her suffering ceased.

Something more than the announcement of the death is due when such a life passes. In many respects, Miss Dwight was a remarkable woman. She was born in Windsor Township., Broome County, NY, and was one of the large, sturdy family of Dwights, several members of which have been well known in Potter county. Her brothers, John, Alonzo, Norman, and Orson were all residents of this county as was her sister, Mrs. Judd, and all are remembered as positive, sterling characters. They were of the noble, New England stock of Dwights to which belonged President Timothy Dwight of Yale College, the two Theodore Dwights, and others whose names are illustrious as authors, missionaries, and teachers.

Miss Mary always manifested great pride in her name and lineage and few have better ground for pride. Her own tastes were literary and she availed herself of the best advantages of her time for education, studying in an excellent seminary in Binghamton, NY, and after she became a teacher, spending her vacations in Boston and other places where summer schools began to afford teachers opportunity for further culture.

Miss Dwight taught extensively in Potter county, but her best years had been given to her work in Hornellsville, NY, where she had a large private school and where she is still honored and loved by leading citizens.

Miss Dwight was of the "old school" both as to manners and morals; she could no more tolerate the flippancy and self assertion of young Americanism that she could forgive deceitfulness or any form of untruth. Those who knew her best were always conscious of genuineness and a loftiness of nature that no weakness of age could obscure, and as for the writer, this life long sense of Miss Dwight’s nobility was intensified by her face in death. Other faces have been as peaceful, but in this, all the dross seemed to have been refined away. The repose was not simply from the cessation of suffering, it was the look of dignity—I might almost say of majesty that is only born of victory and I turned from the casket on which fittingly lay great white chrysanthemums, saying to myself, "Miss Dwight has come to her inheritance." Potter County Journal.

NORMAN DWIGHT died at his home in Hebron Township, Thursday morning, February 4, 1886, in 57^th year of age. Born May 5, 1819 in Windsor, Broome County, NY. Came to Potter about 1848 and remained here since, living until a few years past upon his farm in Hebron.

By untiring industry he amassed quite a fortune, the full enjoyment of which his sudden and painful death has unexpectedly defeated. He was one of a family of sixteen, five of whom are still living.

Funeral services attended by large congregation of old friends and neighbors on Saturday and burial occurred at Oswayo in afternoon of same day. Rev. Chas. H. Dodd officiated.

Mr. Dwight’s illness was caused by a train of unfortunate circumstances which culminated in a violent attack of pneumonia. His death followed in eight days after. It is believed the fatality of the disease was the indirect result of the blow which he received upon the breast by a falling tree a few weeks before his death. Subsequent exposure and protracted attention to his sick ward induced a weakened state of the system which finally culminated in the attack of pneumonia.

The deceased was widely respected for uprightness of character, genial and social virtues and sterling business integrity. His death leaves his place in the community unfilled. His suddenly stricken widow ill receive the deepest sympathy of all who know her.

MRS. VESTA C. DYKE died at her residence in this boro, on Friday evening last, June 21^st, age 52 yrs. She was a sister of Dr. Amos French and came to Coudersport to live with him about 35 yrs. ago. About 20 years ago she entered the office of the Potter Journal and continued as an employee until about 1867, when in company with the present publisher of this paper (Wm. Thompson, Enterprise) she purchased the Journal. The partnership continued over three years, then Mrs. Dyke purchased the interest of the retiring partner, assumed entire control and management, continuing about two yrs. By her ability, untiring energy she made it a financial success. She sold the office to its present proprietor.

She entered the Enterprise office as a compositor when the paper was first started and continued until last Jan. when failing health compelled her to give up steady work.

She possessed more than ordinary ability, which coupled with great industry and frugality enabled her to acquire a fine property, which she left to her sadly bereaved daughter, Eva D. In her death our community has lost an excellent neighbor and citizen. In sickness Mrs. Dyke was always ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. She always sympathized with those in distress, and so far as she was able, ministered freely to their wants.

The deceased was a great sufferer for several weeks and not with standing the care of friends and neighbors and all that medical skill could do, received but little relief until death came. Her death causes great sorrow in our community, and she will be long and sincerely mourned. (She died June 21, 1878)

WALTER EDGCOMB died Friday morning, September 26, 1902, on Ayers Hill, after suffering in an unusual degree from cancer. Born at Ayers Hill, 1835. Edgcombs were a band of early settlers who settled in Homer Township. Walter and his elder brother, Harrison, were born there. Harrison died there some time ago, while his wife, Emma, now resides in Austin with her daughter, Mrs. Hopkins, in Snow Shoe.

Walter Edgcomb is survived by his wife, Mary Lathrop Edgcomb, and a daughter, Mrs. John Bloomer.

Mr. Edgcomb was at one time quite a large property owner in Austin, a large dwelling house on present site of Catholic Church was owned by him and was blown up by dynamite to start the great Turner Street fire, five years ago.

The Edgcomb house on Ayers Hill was noted for its hospitable entertainment and lost none of its prestige during Walter’s ownership as long as such accommodations were needed. Citizens of the present day cannot realize such a place as "Edgcombs" was 40 or 50 years ago. Asylum Peters, the little negro slave of Mr. Braveau, the first colored person to live in the county, after growing to manhood, left Mr. Ayers (Major Lyman) and lived with Mr. Edgcomb until his death a few years ago. (First lived with Jonathan Edgcomb, Walter’s father). He had become the owner of considerable land and a property. Walter Edgcomb was noted for his integrity and kind actions. His word once given was sacred and he was respected accordingly. People acquainted with him will join in condolence to his amiable family and say, "Well done, thou good and faithful man." E.O.A.

ADELAIDE ERNST died March 17, 1876 at the home of her father in this boro, Coudersport, after an illness of nearly a year, wife of Frederick Ernst, and daughter of Edward Forster.

BENJAMIN EVERETT SR..died in Portage Feb. 22, 1877, age about 70.

MRS. JOHN GOTLIEB FICKLER – For over a third of a century was resident of Coudersport died peacefully and painlessly at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 1900; old age and dropsy. Suffered from the disease for last year, but her indomitable pluck and perseverance enabled her to keep about nearly all the time. Was in bed only two days. Was a wonderful, strong, active, industrious woman. Born in Germany in 1821; in company with husband came to this country in 1854; settled in Homer Township; came from there to this place about 35 years ago? Mother of eight children. Only two survive. Mrs. Harrison Lilly and Edward J. Fickler, both of Coudersport. Survived by husband, 85. Although eccentric in some ways, was a good kindhearted woman. Buried in Homer Cemetery. Member and regular attendant of Lutheran Church.

Journal: Mrs. Dorothy Fickler, wife of John Gottlieb Fickler, died at her home on corner of East and Maple Streets where has lived last 35 years, April 7^th in the morning. Born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1821; came to America with her husband and three children in 1853. Mother of eight children; her husband, now 85 years of age and two children survive her. Ed Fickler, as he is familiarly called, and Mrs. Harrison Lilly, both of Coudersport. Funeral in Lutheran Church; Rev. Stetler. She was a member of this church.

She had many distinguishing characteristics; of these were liberality, kindness, and unselfishness. Lived a very humble and plain life, denying herself many luxuries for pleasure of giving to others. Always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Laid beside her children in the pretty cemetery in Homer. She was tired and ready to go, but we shall miss her.

MRS. XAVIER FLESHUTZ died at her home in Coudersport July 31, 1894, after long and painful illness. Age 60 years, 4 months. Born at Kempton, Bavaria, Germany, March 31, 1834; maiden name Geigher. In 1853 married to Xavier Fleschutz, at Paris, France. Soon after sailed for America. After long and tedious voyage arrived at New York, making it their home for number of years. Afterwards moved to Egg Harbor, NJ, then to Roulette, and in 1883 to Coudersport. Leaves husband and four children, three daughters and a son. Funeral at the home on Ross Street, August 2^nd at 2 PM. Rev. C. T. Edwards.

EDWARD FORSTER died at his residence in Coudersport, April 9, 1891. Mr. Forster was born in Kammitz, Bohemia, Austria, December 3, 1821, where he was brought up and educated. In younger years was under the business influence of his father who planted the business ability and regularity in him which clung to him all his life.

He conducted business successfully in his native home until he came to this country in May, 1865, choosing Coudersport for his future home. Having no knowledge of the English language, he decided to settle on a farm where he spent two hard years.

Not being accustomed to that kind of labor he left farming and went to Baltimore, MD, December 3, 1867, where he engaged in a small business. But owing to the ill health of his wife, he decided to return to Coudersport, where his wife, who was a true and affectionate mother and was a long and patient sufferer, died September 16, 1870.

August 11, 1869 he entered into the grocery business, in which success followed him until the disastrous fire of May 1880.

It may be said that Mr. Forster was the pioneer of the grocery business in Coudersport. After the fire he retired from business, but at the same time doing his share in rebuilding the burned district, by erecting two fine brick stores, now occupied by Joseph E. Forster and S. Deiches.

But being of an untiring business nature he was not contented with a retired life, and decided to handle dry goods. On April 2^nd, 1884 he opened a store which he carried on successfully until January 26, 1889, when he was compelled to retire from business on account of failing health, which had been gradual until death relieved him from his earthly labors.

He leaves a wife, two sons and four daughters who deeply mourn the loss of a good father. The funeral was conducted from his residence, attended by a large number of friends.

ESWARD FRANKE, an aged and respected resident of Sweden Hill died March 26, 1900 of pneumonia, after illness of four days. About 80 years of age. Native of Saxon Aldenburg, Germany, with his father came to this country fifty years ago. When young learned trade of locksmith; as there was more land than opportunity for his trade, he bought a piece of land in Sweden Township and built a log house. By thrift and industry, characteristic of the German race, he soon had a fine farm.

After coming to this country he married a lady of his own nationality, named Ernst, who survives; three children: Ferdinand, who occupies the homestead, Edward, who lives on an adjoining farm, and Mary, now Mrs. Huff of Ladona. Funeral at Sweden Hill schoolhouse today, March 28^th, Rev. Ball, of Brookland. On the day of his death a son was born to his son, Fred. (Journal)

Written by one of his admirers in Sweden: Died March 26^th, 1900; ill three days with pneumonia. Born July 20, 1821, in Saxon, Germany; In 1840 came to this country with father, brother, and sister. At once bought piece of land in Sweden and built log house. Endured hardships of early settlers. Peace loving, sober, industrious, and honest; won respect of his neighbors, associates and school mates. (?) Friends say he had not an enemy in the world. Did business over 50 years; not once did he sue a man. September 27, 1856, married Miss Catherine Ernst; three children; Mary, now Mrs. Huff, of Ladona, Edward C. and Fred W. Funeral, Wednesday, March 28^th, Rev. W. Howells, of Brookland.

JAMES FREELAND – Pioneer settler of the town of Allegany, Cattaragus County, NY, died at his home in that place, February 24, 1895, age 84 years, 9 months, 23 days. Born in the town of Caroline, Tompkins county, NY, May 11, 1810. On May 23, 1833 married Lucinda Norwood of Caroline, daughter of Jonathan Norwood. In 1836, with wife and two children moved into Cattaraugus County, settled upon uncultivated land about one mile west of Allegany, which at that time was called Burton. Lands were covered with pine and hemlock. The pine was worked into shingles and square timber and in the spring floated down the river to Pittsburgh. Mr. Freeland was an expert raftsman.

DR. AMOS FRENCH died May 15^th in 79^th year. Citizen of Coudersport 48 years. Came to Coudersport when 38 years old. Born at Chester, Hampshire County, Mass., April 7, 1808. When very young his father moved to Ontario County, NY and later to Allegany County, NY. There at age of 17 Amos was apprenticed to the mason trade. Helped to build first seminary building at Lima (?), an educational institution under control of M.E. Church. Professed religion at 23. Became communicant of above church. Two years following married Miss Sabra French of West Bloomfield, NY. Through her advice he entered the drug business of Dr. Richard Charles, of Angelica, as a pupil in medicine. Continued there three years when he was examined and granted a diploma by the Allegany County Medical Association, of which Dr. Charles was president.

At once removed his family to Coudersport, summer of 1838. Rode day and night over a 40 mile territory in every direction. Mrs. French took charge of the village school; Sobieski Ross and Lafayette Cartee were among her pupils.

During his last illness, last January he related the following: "I was once called to Cameron County to attend a patient for whom Dr. Darling had been originally summoned, but could not come. A dangerous operation upon one limb was to be performed. Nothing could be procured to do it with but a sash saw. The young man placed on a table and the limb taken off. A young man, a stranger to me, was standing by, and seemed very handy in the assistance he rendered. I remember the patient submitted to the operation bravely. The bone was sawed off twice. Years after, Dr. Freeman, of Smethport, visited me and told me he was the young man who assisted in the operation.

I was once called to attend a Mrs. Coleman who was very sick. After several visits Judge Sartwell went to the house and asked who was attending the lady. "Dr. French," was the reply. He got them dissatisfied and they called Dr. McCoy. When I again visited my patient and learned the situation I asked the friends of Mrs. Coleman if Dr. McCoy was a mason. Their reply was, "Yes, a good one." I then related that when we were young men together Dr. McCoy had carried hod for me while I was still working at my trade and said. Then I said, "Now take your choice, turn off the mason and take the tender if you choose." I was retained and the woman got well." C.H. Dodd

MRS. ELIZABETH FRENCH – The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth French who died at Warren, Thrusday, August 15, 1912, arrived in Coudersport last Friday and were placed in the undertaking rooms of Schutt and Gillon. On Saturday morning a brief service was held in Eulalia Chapel by Rev. J. P. Leffer and interment made in Eulalia Cemetery.

Mrs. Fench whose maiden name was Elizabeth Shaffer was born March 15, 1828 at Sinnemahoning, PA. In 1853 she was united in marriage by Rev. Adam Haughenberry in Clearfield where they made their home for some time. Mr. Haughenberry died in 1855. This union was blest by one child, J. Lorraine who grew to manhood and died in 1902. In 1869 the deceased was married to Dr. Amos French and made her home in Coudersport for many years. To them was born one son, Frank French of Coudersport. In 1885 Mrs. French showed signs of mental derangement and it was necessary to have her taken to Warren where she has remained except on one or two occasions when she visited here and at Sinnemahoning.

MRS. SABRIA FRENCH, wife of Dr. Amos French, died in Coudersport, evening of June 7^th, in 54^th yr

ISAAC FRINK died July 6, 1887 after four days’ illness. Lived in Hebron Township. Born in Susquehanna County in 1812; came to Potter about 50 years ago. Settled near Andrews Settlement. About 35 years ago located on farm where he died. Leaves wife and five children.

MRS. ELIZABETH FULLER, SEVENTY THREE, SCHUYLER RELATIVE DIES

April 30, 1945: Mrs. Elizabeth A. S. Fuller, 73, of 2317 Ashmead Place, Washington, D.C., died at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of Thomas J. D. Fuller, retired architect, and had resided in the District fifty three years.

She was born Elizabeth Ashmead Schaeffer, daughter of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer, dean of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Her grandfather, George Washington Schuyler, first treasurer and founder of the university, was a descendant of Philip Pieterse Van Schuyler, Revolutionary general, early United States Senator and political associate of Alexander Hamilton. She was graduated from Wells College, Aurora, NY.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Fuller leaves two sons, Thomas J. D. Fuller, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass., and Col. Charles Ashmead Fuller, of Washington, D.C. and a grandson, S. Sgt. Charles Ashmead Fuller, Jr., serving in Germany with the First Army Infantry.

Private funeral services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at the Oak Hill Cemetery chapel and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

(Miss Katherine Swanson, of Coudersport, PA, married Charles Ashmead Fuller, Jr., on Saturday afternoon, May 6^th, 1944 at home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon Swanson.)

MRS. T. J. GILBERT – Rose (Koon) Gilbert, born December 18, 1851 in Livingston County, NY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Koon. Married T. Joseph Gilbert, June 4, 1875, at Coudersport. In August, 1907, she came to Andover with her husband, when he assumed the foremanship of the Andover News, and was resident there for nearly twenty years.

Six years ago suffered paralytic stroke and has been a semi-invalid. Devoted member of Baptist Church.

For past three and one half years, she with her husband had bee a resident of the I.O.O.F. Grand Lodge Home at Ithaca, NY, and she died there on Saturday morning, July 26, 1930. She died after a short illness of five days. Of her immediate family, she is survived by her husband, T. Joseph Gilbert, of Ithaca; one daughter, Mrs. Eloise Wellington, of Machias, NY; a grandson and two granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball, of Roulette, PA.

Prayer service at Ithaca and body brought to Andover where funeral held in Baptist Church, Rev. W. L. Greene. Buried in Valley Brook Cemetery.

Out of town relatives and friends in attendance at funeral: Mrs. R. D. Wellington and son, V. D. Wellington, of Machias, NY; Charles Cole and Mrs. W. B. Cole, of Coudersport.

JAMES GILLILAND died July 30, 1900 of bronchitis. Lived near Andrews Settlement. Born in Cuba, NY 73 years ago. 47 years ago married the wife at Oswayo who survives him. Her maiden name was Azuba Gale; settled on the farm where he died. Became ill last November. Following children survive: Charles, of Jersey City; William and Hudson who live near Andrews Settlement, and Mrs. Jane Wescott of Courdersport. Buried in Andrews Settlement August 1.

JONATHAN GLACE died Friday morning, December 23, 1887, of Lymansville, age about 70 years. One of oldest residents, having lived here about forty years. Leaves wife and several grown children. Funeral from residence on Christmas Day.

CAROLINE MILLS GLASSMIRE, wife of D.F. Glassmire died in at home in Coudersport Nov. 18,
1880, 56 yrs., 9 mos., 19 days.

DANIEL FAYGAR GLASSMIRE (Obituary Blank filled out for the Enterprise, Coudersport, PA)
Residence: Coudersport RD (Austin Rd.); Day of Death: September 1, 1949
Disease: Heart attack; How long ill: Sudden
Where born: Coudersport, PA; When: September 17, 1884
Name of parents: Daniel F. Glassmire & Sophia Haven
Married to whom: Jeanette Schuhmacher; Where: Wellsboro, PA
Former places of residence: Mainly Potter County; Business followed: Farming
How many children born: 7; Names and residences of children living:
Jeanette Glassmire, NY City; Daniel F., Richland, Wash.; Eloise Cleaves, Coudersport, PA;
John Glassmire, Crossville, IL; Walter Glassmire, Kansas;
Lewis Glassmire, Coudersport; Frederick Glassmire, Crossville, IL
Brothers and sisters surviving, with names and residences:
Harry Martin Glassmire, Buffalo, NY
Member of what church: Episcopal; What lodge: Potter County Historical Society, Masonic, Grange
Date of funeral: September 4, 1949; Where: Shutt Funeral Home
Minister: Rev. John C. Moore; Interment, where: Eulalia

NATHANIEL MILLS GLASSMIRE died in Coudersport June 12, 1899 of Brights Disease, age 54. Born at Pottsville, June 20, 1845; came to Potter County in 1851 with his parents Daniel Faygar and Caroline (Mills) Glassmire, one brother, Daniel Faygar, and one sister, Rebecca. Lived a few years at Colesburg and settled in Coudersport.

Nathaniel lived for a short time in Wellsboro where he met and married his wife, Georgia Leib and where their infant children were buried.

For many years proprietor of the Glassmire House in Coudersport. Member of Knights of Honor and of Maccabees. His wife, an adopted daughter, Ada, and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Stebbins, survive. Fuenral at residence on Allegany Avenue. Rev. W. H. Reese, M. E. Church. Remains taken to Wellsboro on June 14^th for burial beside his children.

Noted for his jovial and whole solid disposition and of many distinguishing traits of character. Many kind deeds will be long remembered.

MARY GORDNIER, JENNIE H. CROSBY, LIZZIE HATFIELD

Mary Gordnier died Oct. 27, 1865 of scarletina, Mary, youngest daughter of W.B. and E.R. Gordnier, of Coudersport.

Jennie H. Crosby -Same place, Nov 5, 1865, Jennie H. daughter of Orson and Chloe Crosby, 3 yr. 5 mo. 2 day.

Lizzie Hatfield - Same place, Nov. 4^th, 1865, Lizzie, daughter of Theodore and Aurelia Hatfield, age 1 yr. 9 mo. 26 days. The children above were cousins and grandchildren of A.S. Armstrong.

WALTER B. GORDNIER died at his home June 16, 1892, age 65-9-22 days. Born in Covert, Seneca County, NY, son of Thomas Gordnier.

Brought up on farm; educated in common schools. At 21 engaged in peddling jewelry for some years. Took up joiners trade at Trumansburg, NY, Tompkins County. In 1851 came to Coudersport and engaged as Eli Rees as foreman of the joiners’ work on the court house. Continued with Mr. Rees for five years.

In 1854 married Lydia R. Armstrong. 1864 moved to Titusville, PA and embarked in oil business; was first to build up Pit Hole City. When this city collapsed, came back to Coudersport and commenced business, starting a machine shop, foundry, steam saw mill, etc.

Active in having wells drilled near Coudersport testing for oil and gas. Was outspoken and independent. Original in thought; unyielding in opinion.

J. CLARK GREEN died on Sunday morning, June 5, 1898 at home of his father on Fifth Street, Peter Green. Youngest son of Peter and Mary Judd Green; born in Hebron Township, November 9, 1868. Greater part of life spent near childhood home. Spent some time in Illinois and Ohio. Returned four years ago. Was for some time manager of the Café on Main Street, until health became so poor that his physician devised a change. Last fall went south, but consumption had firm hold on him and was advised to return home.

One of five children, three of whom, with their father, survive: J. Higley Green, Cross Fork; P. J. Green, Olean; Mrs. Eva Towner, of Towanda. Member of Knights of Phythias, of Painesville, Ohio, and of Minnewaski Tribe, I.O.R.M. under whose auspices funeral will be held at family home, at 2 p.m., June 8^th. Rev. E. S. Toensmeier.

MRS. J.H. GREEN died Apr. 9, 1877, of consumption, at W.H. Hydorn’s in Hebron, daughter of W.H. Hydorn, age 39 yrs. 11 mos. 2 days.

MRS. PETER GREEN, daughter of George Washington G. Judd, of Allegany Township. News received Monday, November 21, 1887 of her death.

MRS. BETSEY ANN GREENE died at her home on Fishing Creek, September 3^rd of complication of diseases, 1895. In 55^th year. Born in Ontario, Wayne County, NY. Her father, Rev. Horace Maltby moved from there to Tompkins County when she was small and from there to Candor, NY where she spent most of childhood. Father in lumber business. Built sawmill on Shendagon Creek. Moved to Potter in 1856 on to the Maltby homestead on Fishing Creek, then almost a wilderness. She taught school on Fishing Creek at age of 14. Attended the Coudersport Academy and became a successful teacher. Taught 18 terms.

In February, 1861 married B. A. Greene, a native of Delaware County, NY and following spring began housekeeping on his farm, a small clearing. Lived here until October 1861 when he enlisted in 88^th P.V.I. She returned to teaching and taught until his return in spring of 1866 (1865?). Three children born to them and one adopted. All are married and respectable.

Woman of marked intellectual ability, earnest worker in cause of suffrage. She died as she had lived, agnostic unbelief, submitting to the decree of fate without a murmur and willing to abide by the laws of nature and to take her chances with the rest of the human family. Peace and respect be with her memory. (B.A.)

MRS. JAMES R. GREENMAN died at her home in Hebron, August, 1893, of apoplexy, which occurred July 20, since which time she was mostly unconscious. Funeral held at Lamont schoolhouse, August 11; largely attended. Rev. H. P. Burdick conducted services.

Fannie Babcock was born at Independence, NY, November 4, 1826. Parents moved to Little Genesee when she was a child; there her mother died when she was 14, leaving her with care of younger brothers and sisters.

Married to Mr. Greenman April 26, 1856 and came to Hebron the following June. Became a member of the Little Genesee Seventh Day Baptist Church when a young girl, and has ever been an enthusiastic church worker there and in the First Church of Hebron, which she joined after coming here. Also, in the Hebron Center Church of which she became a member at the time of its organization in 1871.

Advised against use of tobacco and strong drink. Her ministrations in the sick room will be missed in many homes.

When she came here she brought with her roots and seeds to beautify the new home and they have always been given freely to brighten other homes.

JESSE M. GREENMAN – Another of Potter County’s heroes has passed away. Jesse M. Greenman died in Hebron December 18^th in the 83^rd year of his age. Born in Town of Stephenson, Rensselaer county, NY, February 23, 1796, and moved into Hebron, Potter County, PA, 48 years ago. He lived about two years on the lot now owned by Chas. Gorham. In December 1832, he contracted for one hundred acres of unimproved farming land, where he made it his home till he died. He built a log cabin and moved on to the land the same month. Raised a family of seven children, four boys and three girls, and cleared up fifty acres of land at the same time. Gave liberally to support of the church and gave time and money to the Temperance and the anti-slavery causes.

IN 1836 he helped organize the first Seventh Day Baptist Church of Potter County; was one of the charter members, and faithful and energetic in its support. Was a pledged Temperance man from the day he moved into the County to the day of his death.

The next year after he came to this County, in 1831, he was one of the men who pledged the whole of Crandall Hill Settlement to Nelson Clark to help raise his saw-mill without whiskey. The pledge was kept and the mill was raised without whiskey; but, we are sorry to say, Coudersport and Lymansville furnished no aid to Mr. Clark in his noble work.

Mr. Greenman gave up the management of his farm to his sons several years ago, but continued to look after his orchard and a fruit garden with great success until August last, since which time he has been a great sufferer from a disease of the heart, preventing him from lying down, except twice, for a half hour each time.

We have been intimately acquainted with Mr. Greenman since 1841 and we count it a great privilege to have associated with so true and steadfast an advocate of the right. (J. S. Mann)

SILAS S. GREENMAN died at residence of his brother-in-law, G.W. Stillman, in Hebron Twp. April 29, 1875, after a lingering illness, age about 36.

WILLIAM R. GREENMAN died November 2, 1888. Son of Jesse M. and Elizabeth R. Greenman, who were among the early settlers of this county. Born January 11, 1834 in Hebron Township, Potter County, PA. Died at the home of his birth where he had always lived. Often said the time when he ought to have been in school was spent in providing necessaries for the family. When he was twelve, he gave his heart to Christ and joined the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Hebron.

February 20, 1858 married Harriet A. Lent who survives him. One son and two daughters. Man of few words and careful judgment. In addition to his labors as farmer and lumberman, he was almost constantly in the service in the town which he lived, being looked upon as a leader. Was elected commissioner in 1879. The day before he died he worked in the field until four o’clock, became tired, went to house and rested, then did his chores. Restless until midnight, then seemed to rest well. Arose at six and was persuaded by wife to rest till breakfast was ready. In about five minutes she saw him roll toward front of bed and went to him. He was unconscious and died almost immediately.

Funeral at the home, November 4, by Rev. Jared Kenyon, of Independence, NY. Text, James 4:14, "What is Your Life?"

ADNA A. GRIDLEY of Lewisville died Wednesday, July 4, 1894 at home of his son, H. A. Gridley in 92^nd year. Had lived several years with his son-in-law, the late Don C. Larrabee. While visiting their daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Larrabee, in Coudersport, Mrs. Gridley was taken ill and died of pneumonia on May 31, 1891.

Gridley family among earliest settlers in New England. Jeremiah Gridley was called the father of Boston Bar. Thomas Gridley, grandfather of Adna, owned large tract of land in Farmington, but was impoverished by ravages of the Revolution. Thomas, father of Adna, enlisted when quite young and served till close of War. Part of time at headquarters of George Washington, where he was a general favorite.

Adna born May 12, 1803 at Farmington. When seven his father sold his property at Farmington and bought quite a large tract at Candor, Tioga County, NY. Here Adna spent nearly forty years. Had little opportunity to attend school, but with true Yankee aptitude, drew instruction for every source. Elected Town Clerk soon after reaching majority and held it as long as he wanted to. Was Justice of Peace. In 1830 married and lived on homestead with his father who was blind. On death of his father 17 years later he removed to Ulysses and settled on the farm, purchased from the late A. G. Lewis, on which a portion of the village of Lewisville was built. His family, wife, and seven children were welcome. His home became the center of refined social influences which were felt throughout the region. He was a skillful hunter.

LAURA E. GRIDLEY died May 19, 1900, born July 25, 1861. Second daughter of William and Mary Dingman. Most of early life spent in Couderpsort. November 3, 1880 married Loren L. Gridley and went to Alfred, NY where she lived till time of death. Leaves husband, four sisters; Mrs. C. J. Toles, Mrs. Edward Griesel, Mrs. May Bell Mattison, and Jessie Dingman, one brother, Frank, all of Coudersport; also her mother.

Funeral in Second Alfred Church of which she was a member, May 22, 1900.

MARTIN L. GRIDLEY died at his home, south west corner Mill and Second Streets, Sunday PM, about 3 o’clock, November 12, 1899, of cancer of stomach. Dr. Roswell Park, of Buffalo, called about two weeks ago and operation decided upon; but Mr. Gridley too weak to undergo the terrible ordeal.

Was son of Adna A. and Rodentha Gridley. Was born in Tioga County, NY, 1842. When six years old parents moved to farm in what is now boro of Lewisville; at that time only one house in sight from Gridley homestead. Here he grew to manhood. Having been appointed deputy sheriff he came to Coudersport in the early sixties. In 1863 enlisted in Co. F, 12^th PA Cavalry, and served until 1865. Was with troops that laid waste the Shendoah Valley at Battle of Berryville was wounded in head with shell.

In 1871 became proprietor of Coudersport Hotel, which afterwards burned. Later was proprietor of the Baker House, now the Van Buren House.

In 1882 he went into the flour and feed business. Last winter his store on the corner of First and Main Streets was destroyed by fire and a fine new brick building is now in construction on its site.

Mr. Gridley married Orrel Nelson, daughter of Judge Lyman Nelson, who survives him. Also one brother, Henry A. Gridley, Ulysses; Three sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Lewis, widow of Seth Lewis, of Lewisville; Mrs. Burton Lewis, father of W. I. Lewis; and Mrs. Mary E. Larrabee, widow of D. C. Larrabee.

Was a prominent Mason of high degree; member of G.A.R. and of Coudersport Hose Company. Fuenral, conducted by Knights Templar was held from late residence on November 15^th and attended by many.

MRS. JOHN GROM died at her home on Second Street, April 17, 1898. Widow of John Grom. (Mrs. Katherine Grom). In 79^th year. Leaves six children, all adults: Joseph, John, and Fred; Mrs. Karl Zimmerman, Mrs. Mary Lindsey, of Lockport, and Mrs. Theresa Matteson, Ladona. Buried in Eulalia Cemetery April 19^th.

MRS. JOHN R. GROVES (CHARLOTTE) died Saturday, February 19, 1921. Funeral services at Presbyterian Church, Monday PM. The G.A.R. of which her late husband was a member attended in a body, as did the W.C.T.U. of which she was a charter member, a leader and a tireless worker.

Dr. Donehoo took for his text, second verse of 127^th Psalm, "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep." Spoke of her sweet resignation to answer the last call as often expressed by her self during last illness. Was faithful member of Presbyterian Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemtery.

Charlotte E. Dowse was born at Brookfield, NY, March 20, 1844. Married John R. Groves December 4, 1873, three years after she was graduated from Alfred University, during which period Miss Dowse was teacher of languages in the University, while Mr. Groves was teacher of Mathematics in the same institution.

They came to Coudersport in 1875, Mr. Groves having been elected Principal of the Graded School here. While her husband was engaged in that work, Mrs. Groves devoted her spare time to tutoring students in language.

Perhaps no other person in this community exerted a greater influence in favor of college training than did Mrs. Groves, and her own children took the lead in acquiring a college education. With all her family cares, Mrs. G. found time to enter with fervent spirit into many activities, church Sunday school, missionary, and temperance; in fact her life was consecrated to the betterment of her race, her influence exerted in every worthy cause and her life devoted to service. Words fail us to fully convey our admiration of her nobility of character, her scholarly attainments, and her devotion to truth and right. We mourn her as a loyal friend, a model of literary excellence, and a coadjutator in every good cause.

Leaves to survive her (having lost a husband, one son and two daughters) four sons and one daughter: John D., Division Engineer for Board of Water Supply, NY City, stationed at Gibson, NY; James M., Industrial Secretary, Y.M.C.A., New Haven, CT and lecturer on Industrial Relations at Yale University; Mary M. G. Hansen, of Chico, CA; Robert L., Society for Savings, Cleveland; H. Lawrence, trade commissioner, U. S. Department of Commerce, now in Europe.

WILLIAM PARKHILL GROVES – February 14, 1917, the death of William Parkhill Groves brings to mind the club of young boys organized by Mrs. James L. Knox in 1896, known as the Excelsior Chautauqua Young Folks’ Reading Union. There were eighteen boys in the organization and the death of Mr. Groves is the first of the number. All but one or two are now married and have grown to be useful men in the business interests of their communities and although scattered, have personal ties that bring them back home.

The first officers of the society were: Major Seibert, president; Raymond Dieffenbacher, Vice-president; DeForest Scoville, secretary; William Groves, treasurer.

The members of the society were: William Groves, Almon Grave, Carlton Grave, Clarence Kiehle, DeForest Scoville, Robert K. McConeghy, Walter Joerg, Major S. Seibert, Raymond Dieffenbacher, Don Rounseville, Louis Faulkner, William C. Rennells, Guy O. Crosby, Rathbone A. Knox, Scott Sterner, lee Horton, Fay Glassmire, Arch Lyon, robert Quick, James Quick.

William was one of the most earnest and conscientious workers in the little band and never failed to be present at a meeting. His appreciation of the work of Mrs. Knox was doing for the boys and his evident enjoyment of it, was characteristic of his thoughtfulness for the others, among he stood as an exemplary member.

Another obit: February 14, 1917 – William Parkhill Groves was born in Coudersport, December 26, 1882. Was never married. Since he was 21 has been afflicted with epilepsy which finally proved fatal. He traveled four times to the Rocky Mountains and twice to the coast for the sake of the out doors and worked a farm on Baker Creek with the same object in view, hoping to baffle the foe to health. Funeral services in Presbyterian church. Rev. Donehoo officiating.

GUSTAVE GUENTHER died at his home on South Hill Sunday at 11 a.m., September 9, 1900. Heart trouble; survived by wife and sons: Albert, Arlo, Clarence, and Carl. Age about 49. Came to this country in 1868; married Delia Breunle seventeen years ago. Funeral Tuesday in Lutheran Church.

DENNIS HALL – On Saturday, July 6, 1912, Dennis Hall, a well known pioneer of this county passed away at the Warren Asylum, where he had been for the past twenty three years. Remains were brought for burial in the Homer Cemetery, located on the farm which Mr. Hall cleared and resided on for many years. He was one of the first settlers in the part of Homer Township, known as South woods, where he reared a family and became a prosperous farmer.

About 1872, Mr. Hall went to Emporium and embarked in business in that new town, but a serious sunstroke, added to grief over the death of his oldest and of his youngest sons, finally dethroned his reason, and required his care in the asylum. He was quite violent for several years but of late has been feeble and quiet, dying at the age of 86.

Mr. Hall was the youngest of the children of Dennis Hall, an early resident of Coudersport; David T. hall, Maria, wife of Judge Lyman Nelson, Louisa, wife of Daniel Clark, Laverna, wife of Dennis Cheesbro, and Eunice, unmarried, constituted the family, all now dead.

Funeral services held at residence of O. L. Hall on South East Street, Coudersport, Tuesday, July 9^th at 2 o’clock. Rev. Geo. P. Donehoo officiating.

ORANGE LEWIS HALL – An Old Resident of Potter County Dies in His New Home in Eugene, Oregon.

After a long and painful illness and an operation that disclosed the utter hopelessness of the case, Orange Lewis Hall entered into rest in the seventy first year of his life.

He stood the operation well and after a few days in the hospital went home to await the end which many cancers on the lower bowels made inevitable.

On September 6^th, 1911 his feet which had trod many States entered the path that leads "through the valley of the shadow of death across the silent river to meet the loved ones gone before."

"May he rest his weary feet, By the crystal waters sweet, When the loved ones he shall greet Over Jordan."

O. L. Hall was born in Homer township, Potter county, April 18^th, 1851. He grew up, married and lived in that locality ‘till he was about thirty years old than an hereditary trait, bequeathed him from both father’s and mother’s ancestry, set his feet in the path of the wanderer and from that time until his death he moved, --and then just for a change, moved again.

O. L. Hall’s paternal grandfather, Dennis Hall, Sr. was born and lived to about thirty near Groton, NY.

JOHN M. HAMILTON – Born in Philadelphia 1814; removed to Coudersport in 1847.

MRS. MILES HARRIS – Mrs. Anna Abson Harris died in Sweden, June 27, 1888. Born in New York City November 7, 1857, for many years a resident of Potter County. Leaves Husband and three children.

BURDETTE W. HARRISON died at his home in Coudersport, Saturday, July 6, 1895, age 47 years. 11 mos. 25 days. Born in Taylor, Cortland county, NY, July 11, 1847; came to Potter county in 1854 with his parents, Hubbard and Abba (Rockwell) Harrison who bought a farm in Harrison township, near Mills, and engaged in farming. Here Burdette was reared. Arriving at manhood he had a varied business experience in Cortland and Allegany counties, NY for 19 years. In 1888 returned to Potter and engaged in mercantile business at Mills. In fall of 1890 was nominated on Republican ticket for county commissioner and elected. Filled office for three years. Re-elected in fall of 1893 and although in feeble health performed his duties until a short time ago, taken to hospital in Buffalo where operation performed in which a portion of one of his ribs which had become diseased from a fracture, was removed. Rallied rapidly and returned home where he appeared to be better than he had been for months.

Going to his home he rested well through the night; on awakening in the morning, complained of pain in his side; thinking the bandages had been displaced, Dr. Ashcraft was sent for. On the doctor’s arrival he sat up and while talking with him, suddenly his head dropped forward, a gasp and he was dead.

Funeral services on Sunday at his home. Rev. Gurnsey of Baptist Church. Remains taken in charge by I.O.O.F. and conveyed to Mills, accompanied by 30 of his friends of Coudersport. Rev. S. L. Bovier, of Green county, a former pastor of the deceased, assisted by Re