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HISTORY OF ERIE CO., OHIO
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers
Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich
Published, Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -
1889
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JOSHUA
E. PALMERTON, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., one of the
representative business men of Erie county, was born in Erie
county, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1820, and was a son of Joshua and
Hannah (Nichols) Palmerton, who were natives of Danby, Vt.
J. E. Palmerton commenced an active business life which
he has followed of late years, dealing largely in the finest
stock. He was married in 1851 to Sarah Halliday,
who was born in Palmyra, Ontario county, N. Y., in 1831, and was
a daughter of Cornelius Halliday. Mr. Palmerton
settled in Groton township in1854, and purchased a homestead of
sixty acres, on which he now resides. He now owns in all a
fine farm of seventy-eight acres. He has a family of three
children: Charles, Anna, Ida.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 613 |
JAMES C. PARKER,
Groton, Sand Hill p. o.., a merchant and farmer of Groton, was
born in Margaretta, Feb. 14, 1841, and was a son of Elihu and
Eliza (Walker) Parker, who were married in March, 1820.
Mr. Parker was born in Genesee county, N. Y., in 1794,
and died Jan. 22, 1887. His wife, Eliza, died in
1853, leaving a family of ten children, five of whom are now
living: Henry, Ira, Phoebe, James C. and Elihu,
jr. Elihu Parker married a second and third time; both
wives died, leaving no children. Mr. Parker settled
in Marietta township after the close of the War of 1812, in
which he served, on a farm of 200 acres, which he purchased on
settlement here. James C. Parker was married Dec.
30, 1867, to Mary Puckrin, and sister of Hon.
Joseph Puckrin. James C. Parker enlisted in Company I,
145th O. V. I., in 1864, and was discharged at Columbus, O.
He now owns a farm of 140 acres. He erected his present
store and dwelling, and became engaged in the mercantile
business.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 613 |
JAMES D. PARKER,
Perkins, Bogart p. o., merchant and postmaster at Bogart, Erie
county, was born in Huron county, and was a son of Joshua and
Jane (Francis) Porter, who were born in England, and married
in Huron county, O., in 1849. James D. received his
education at the graded schools, and was a graduate of the
Sandusky Commercial College. He taught for several terms,
after which he became proprietor of the institution in 1870, and
in 1876 purchased a farm in Perkins, and in 1881 sold the farm
and became engaged in the mercantile business. He was
appointed postmaster in 1882. He has been justice of the
peace for three years, assessor six yeas, town clerk three
years. He was married in 1869 to Sarah S. Gurley, a
daughter of William D. Gurley. They have a family
of four children: Eva J., James D., Jesse A. and Lela
M.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 613 |
| JOHN PAYNE, JR.,
Margaretta, Venice p. o., was born in England, Feb. 5, 1828, and
was a son of John and Hannah (Collins) Payne, who
emigrated to America from near London, to Sandusky, in 1828.
Mr. Payne was a shoemaker by trade, and followed his
trade in Sandusky until 1832, when he purchased a farm of eighty
acres, and in 1834 moved his family to Margaretta, where he
erected a little log hut covered with bark, and here settled his
little family of wife and three children: William, John
and Caroline. It was not long before trouble arose
in the camp between the new comers and the old settlers - the
mosquitoes; but after several serious combats, Mr. Payne
came out victorious. He is now the only surviving member
of the family. His mother died in September, 1851, and his
father Nov. 20, 1855, aged 72 yeas. John, jr., now
owns the old homestead, which, in all, consists of a farm of 202
acres of finely cultivated land. He enlisted in the Home
Guards, in the 100 days service, in the 145th Regiment,
and was discharged at Camp Chase. John, jr. was
married in 1850 to Mary McNutt, who died in 1854, leaving
one son, George. He married his second wife,
Hannah Ready, in 1854. She died Nov. 29, 1875, leaving
nine children: James, Mary, Sophia, John jr., Caroline, Ann,
Jay Albert, Delphos and Dora. He married his
third wife, Caroline Wahl, in 1881. They have had
two children, Sophia and Francis.
Source:
History of Erie County, Ohio - Published, Syracuse, N. Y. - by
D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 614 |
JAMES S. PAXTON,
Huron p. o., was born in Rockbridge county, Va., in 1809, and
was a son of Jonathan and Agnes (Gillmore) Paxton, who
had a family of seven children, all of whom became members of
the Presbyterian Church, and partook of the sacrament with their
parents. The parents emigrated and settled in Preble
county, O., where they died. James came to Huron
county in 1832, and settled in 1836 and was married in 1837 to
Ann Benschoter. She was born in 1819, and was a
daughter of Jeremiah and Sally Paxton, who were
pioneers in Erie county. They have had a family of three
children: Agnes, Delia and Jeremiah. They
settled on their homestead farm in 1842. James
received an academic education and graduated from the Washington
Institute at Lexington, Va., in 1829. He taught school for
three yeas and read medicine, but chose farming as his life
occupation.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 614 |
HENRY PFEIL, JR.,
Sandusky, was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, in 1847, and was a
son of Henry and Elizabeth (Eckler) Pfeil, who emigrated
to Sandusky in 1866. They have a family of three children:
Henry, jr., Anna and Martha. Henry, jr. came
to Sandusky in 1864, where he became engaged in various
occupations. He was in the employ of the Lake Shore
Railroad for three years, as baggage master, and in March, 1875,
purchased his present business stand and became engaged in the
grocery, provision and saloon business. He was married in
October, 1874, to Elizabeth Frey, of Sandusky. They
have had a family of four children: Clara, Harry, Charles
and Elmer. Mr. Pfeil was elected member of the
board of education two terms.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 614 |
FREDERICK JOHN PHILBY,
Perkins, Sandusky p. o., superintendent of the Oakland Cemetery,
being appointed in 1883. He was born in Amberly, Sussex,
England, in 1845, and was a son of John and Caroline Philby, who
died in England. They had a family of fourteen children,
four of whom are now living: Caroline, born in1823;
Harriet, born in 1825; Alfred, born in 1827 and
Frederick J. F. J. came to Utica, Oneida county, N.
Y., in December, 1866. He was married in Brighton, Sussex,
England, in 1864. They have had a family of four children:
Frederick, John, jr., Fannie Amelia and Alfred
William. The first John Philby died in Utica in
1886; the others were born in Sandusky city, O. Mr.
Philby settled in Sandusky, in 1867, when he became engaged
in various occupations, and in 1869 accepted a position with the
gas company, where he remained until 1883, when he accepted his
present charge.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 615 |
CLAYTON W. PLATT,
Sandusky, owner and proprietor of the Sandusky Art and
Photograph Gallery, was born in Oberlin, O., in1862, and was a
son of A. C. and Hattie (Paige) Platt. Hattie was
born in Ohio, and A. C. was born in Milford, Conn.,
in1828. His wife died in 1864, leaving three children:
Eva C., Ella M. and Clayton W. A. C. died in
1884, leaving five children, two by a second marriage: Jennie
M. and Fred D. A. C. Platt settled in Sandusky,
in1865, and became engaged in the present business of his son.
Clayton W. acquired the profession, and in 1883 became
the proprietor and successor to his father's well established
trade. He was married in 1883 to Flora G. Palmer, a
daughter of Rev. C. W. Palmer. They have had one
child, Winifred H.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 615 |
D. C. POWERS,
Sandusky, one of the leading merchants of Sandusky, was born in
Watertown, Jefferson county, N. Y., in 1844, and was a son of
Amasa and Rebecca Powers. D. C. came to Sandusky
in 1865, and became engaged as a clerk with Messrs. C. E.
and G. A. Cook, and in 1873 became engaged in the
mercantile business, being a member of the firm of Wagoner,
Powers & Bredbeck, which in 1877 was changed to Wagoner &
Powers, and in 1880 he formed the partnership of Powers &
Zollinger, and later formed the present firm of D. C.
Powers & Co., located at Nos. 142 Columbus avenue, and 629
Market street. He was married in 1876 to Mary Alvord,
of Sandusky. They have two children: Nellie and
Royal. His wife, Mary, was a daughter of
Mr. Alvord, who settled here in 1837.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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FRANK PRITCHARD,
Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Loraine county, O., in
1847, and was a son of Erastus Pritchard and Fidelia (Fox)
Pritchard, of Connecticut. Erastus was born May
11, 1800, and died May 6, 1863. They were married in
Sandusky about 1840, and had a family of two children: Frank
A. and Fidelia. His wife died in 1881. He
left three children by a previous marriage: Elizabeth,
Jane and Marsh. Erastus was a ship carpenter
and dealer in ship timber, and first settled in Sandusky about
1838. Frank was married in 1881 to Mary Holden,
of Fulton county. They have two children: Alice E.
and Bessie P. Mary was a daughter of
James and Harriet (White) Holden, who were born in England
on the estate of Lord De La Zouch. They settled in
Huron township in 1859, with a family of eight children, two of
whom are now living: Jane and Harriet Janet.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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HENRY PRINGNITZ,
Kelley's Island, was born in Prussia Jan. 19, 1837, and was a
son of Frederick and Elizabeth Pringnitz.
Frederick died in Prussia, leaving a widow and seven
children. Mrs. Pringnitz, in company with her
children: Henry, Elizabeth and Anna, came to
America in 1859, and settled in Napoleon in 1859, Caroline
in 1852, and Sophia came in 1873, and two, Dorothy
and John, now reside in Germany. Mr. Henry
Pringnitz came to Kelley's Island in 1860, and worked four
years with Mr. Becker, and in 1864 purchased the
homestead of thirteen acres, for which he paid $3,000. He
was married in 1865 to Mary Elleng, who was born in
Hanover in1843. They have a family of six children:
Naomi, Lizzie, Sarah, Albert, Harry and Herbert.
His mother was born Dec. 12, 1799, and came to the island to
to reside with her son, Henry.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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ALBERT H. PROUT,
Oxford, Prout p. o., was born in Oxford in 1852, and was a son
of Andrew and Mary E. (Carpender) Prout. He
received a liberal education at the High School in Sandusky, and
was graduated from the business college at Detroit in 1875.
He commenced farming in 1876, and was married that year to
Emma Hoover, a daughter of John Hoover, of Bushnell,
Ill. They have a family of four children: Clara, Elsie,
Albert H., and Andrew Washington. Mr. Prout was
appointed postmaster of Prout, April 19, 1869. He is now
engaged in farming and in the manufacture and sale of the J.
W. Hoover, potato digger at Avery, O. This article is
fast gaining a reputation. Mr. Prout is general
sale agent and a partner in the manufacturing interest.
They have large shops at Avery.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 ~
page 616 |
SIMEON C. PROUT,
Oxford, Prout p. o., one of the representative farmers of
Oxford, was born in this township in 1848, and was a son of
Andrew W. and Mary E. (Carpender) Prout. Mary was born
in Huron county February 9, 1818, and was married Oct. 3, 1833.
Andrew W. was born Mar. 31, 1811, in Barry, Orleans
county, N. Y. Mr. Prout learned the shoemaker
trade, and afterwards became engaged in the sale of clocks.
In 1832 he settled in Bloomingville, and in 1833 was married,
after which he became engaged in the shoe business altogether.
In 1834 he purchased a 100-acre farm for which he paid four
dollars per acre, on which he erected a log cabin, in which he
resided until his death, Mar. 1, 1881, leaving a widow and four
children: Sarah B., born 1835, Andrew W.,
jr., born 1837; Simeon C., born 1848; and Albert H.,
born 1852. Andrew W. Prout cleared his farm, on
which he erected a fine dwelling and other farm buildings.
Simeon C. was married in 1882 to Kittie M. Meredith,
a daughter of Thomas Meredith, of Sandusky. They
have two children: Frank J. and Andrew W.
Mr. Prout has held several of the town offices; has been
town clerk and assessor. He is now agent of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, upon whose farm the station and buildings are
erected. He now owns and occupies the old homestead.
Andrew was a son of Daniel and Sally (Holt) Prout,
who settled in Oxford township in 1839, when they purchased the
adjoining farm of sixty acres. They had ten children now
living: Phebe, William W., Louisa, Cyrus, Maryetta
and Avery. Mary Prout was a daughter of Samuel
B. and Angeline.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers - 1889 -
page 616 |
JOSEPH
PUCKRIN, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., one of the
representative men of Erie county, was born in Sandusky, Mar.
23, 1843. He received his education in the Sandusky
schools, and graduated from the Commercial College at Detroit,
Mich. He taught school for several terms, after which eh
became engaged as a clerk in the treasurer's office of the S. &
C. Railroad, and in 1864 became engaged in farming. He was
married in 1867 to Lydia Colver, who was born April 15,
1842, in Brockport, N. Y. They have had two children:
Martha Frances, born Jan. 20, 1870; Andrew E.,
born June 18, 1873. Lydia was a daughter of
Darius S. and Mary (Bennett) Colver. Darius was
born Oct. 22, 1809, and died April 3, 1871; Martha was
born Aug. 10, 1814, and died June 26, 1874. Joseph
was a son of Thomas and Martha Puckrin, who were born and
married in Yorkshire, England. They emigrated to Ohio in
1838 and settled in Sandusky about 1841, where they died,
leaving a family of five children: George, Joseph,
Mary, Matthew, and Edward. Joseph is at present
justice, having held that office for twelve years. He was
elected member of the State Assembly in 1882 and 1884, and is
now one of the leading farmers of his county.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers - 1889 - page
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