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Births
O. E. Aber, Merchant, P. O. Industry, was born in Allegheny county, Pa., in 1852. The family came from Germany at an early day. John Aber, grandfather of O. E., was a native of Allegheny county. Pa., and a farmer. He had twelve children, of whom John, the eldest, was born and remained on the farm until he was twenty-four years of age.
William Barton, farmer, P. O. New Brighton, was born in Plum township, Allegheny county. Pa., July 12, 1822. His parents, George and Isabel (Wilson) Barton, natives of Ireland, came to America about 1818.
Charles H. Bentel, banker. Freedom, was born Jan. 8, 1837, a son of Philip and Margaretta (Smith) Bentel, the former born in Butler county. Pa., and the latter in Germany. They were married in Pennsylvania and lived in Freedcm until their deaths. She died in 1881 and he in 1883. They were the parents of four children, two living; Charles II. is the second. He was married June 9, 1859, to Amanda Clark, who was born in Allegheny county, June 21, 1840. Her parents, Captain Samuel and Minerva (Reno) Clark, were natives of Pennsylvania.
Capt. a. J. Bingham, grocer, New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county in 1840, the eldest of the eight children born to William and Rebecca (Ray) Bingham.
Daniel Black, farmer, P. O. Rochester, was born on the farm where he now resides, April 16, 1837, a son of Christian and Elizabeth Black, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and settled after marriage on the farm where Daniel now resides. The mother died in 1869, and the father was afterwards married to a widow Dunlap, who died in Rochester. Our subject was married, Oct. 28, 1870, to Sarah V. Hillman, who was bom in Allegheny county. Pa., in March, 1840, and is a daughter of John Hillman (deceased). She is the mother of two children: William H. K. and John C.
James A. Brewer, farmer, P. O. New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county, in 1820, and came with his parents. Elias and Hannah (Shay) Brewer, to Beaver county in 1830. Elias was a farmer by occupation, and came originally from Eastern Pennsylvania. He had four sons and seven daughters. James A., the second son, started in life without a dollar, and, as a result of his industry and perseverance, now owns 128 acres of land, second in quality to none in Pulaski township, with large and commodious buildings. He was married, in 1842, to Jennie, daughter of Robert Moore. Mrs. Brewer died in 1866, the mother of ten children. Mr. Brewer is a member of the United Presbyterian church; politically he is a Democrat.
Richard Butler, carpenter. P. O. New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county in 1834. His parents Abiah, a farmer, and Jane (Beel) Butler, had fifteen children. Richard being one of the youngest. Richard was born and reared on the farm, received a common-school education, aad followed agricultural pursuits for some years. He married, in 1859, MaryE., daughter of Jonathan Houk, and three children have blessed their union: Jonathan Abiah, Harriet B. and Richard.
O. H. Couch, undertaker and furniture dealer, P O. New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county in 1829, a son of Nathan and Emily (Light) Couch. His father, who was a shoemaker, had six children. O. IL, the eldest, was reared in his native county, and received a common-school education. In youth he was employed in a woolen establishment; during the war was engaged at railroad engineering, and afterward wa.sfor ten years in the mercantile business. In 1884 he located at his present place of business, where he carries a full line of furniture and follows the undertaking business. He was married, in 1851, to Charlotte, daughter of William Dunbar, of Philadelphia, and they have eight children: Esther, John, Nathan, Eliza, Charlotta, David, ]Mary Ann and Orlando. Mr. Couch is a Democrat.
P. H. Coyle, farmer, P. O. New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county in 1830^ and came to Beaver county in 1853. Edward, his father, by trade a plumber, came from Ireland about 1829, settled in Pittsburgh, married Ann IVIcSwiggin, of County Tyrone, Ireland, who bore him three children, P. H. being the eldest. Edward Coyle returned to his native land, where he died. His widow survived him and came to this country with her children in 1853. P. H. was educated in the common schools, and at tlie age of eighteen years began to learn the glass-blowing trade, which he follo'wed until 1869. He married, in 1859, ^Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and sister of E. B. Dougherty, of this county. They have two sons and two daughters: Elizabeth, at home; Daniel, a druggist; Harry, a practicing physician; and Alice, at home. Mr. Coyle purchased his present farm in 1869, and, with the exception of three years, has since devoted his time to agricultural pursuits. He is a Democrat, and has been justice of the peace for twelve years, besides holding other township oitices. He is a member of the Catholic church.
Charles Cunning, farmer, P. O. Brush Creek, was born in Allegheny county. Pa., Oct. 3, 1842. His parents, Patrick and Elizabeth Cunning, natives of Ireland, were married in Pennsylvania, and settled in Allegheny county. They afterward moved to Beaver county, where they died. Charles was reared on a farm, and when starting out in life for himself engaged in merchandising in New Brighton, after which he engaged in farming, and now owns 140 acres of fine land. He was married in September, 1867, to Sarah, daughter of John and Jane Schvista, the latter deceased. Mrs. Cunning was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1846, and is the mother of seven children: John, Samuel, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Anna and George. Mr. Cunning and his wife are members of the Catholic church. In politics he is a Democrat.
Samuel Dean, farmer, P. O. Freedom, was born in Ireland Jan. 9, 1823. His paren';s, Samuel and Mary Dean, came to America in 1833 and settled in Beaver county, where they died Samuel was married, June 24, 1847, to Ann Hunter, also a native of Ireland, who died in 1866, the mother of five children, of whom four are living. Mr. Dean next married, Dec. 10, 1868, Catharine J. Miller, who was born in Allegheny county, Pa., March, 16, 1839. Her parents, Philip and Jane Miller, were natives of Pennsylvania and died in Butler county. To Mr. and Mrs. Dean two children have been born, Sunuel C. aid Jennie A. Mr. Dean has been a farmer most of his life, and owns about 100 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian church.
John H. DIPPOLD, Jr., steamboat captain, P. O. Baden, was born in Allegheny county. Pa., in 1847. His grandfather, Clements Dippold, was a soldier under Bonaparte for six years, and was in the cavalry at the great battle of Waterloo. His wife was Margaret Cemmets, by whom he had nine children. He died in 1817, and his widow in 1839.
James Hastings, merchant, P. O. Freedom, was born in Allegheny county, Pa., Sept. 8, 1845, and is a son of Nasbet and Mary (Meredith) Hastings, who were natives of Pennsylvania and were married in Allegheny county. After marriage they lived in that county for a time, then moved to West Virginia and from there to Ohio, and finally returned to Allegheny City, where they now reside. James Hastings was united in marriage July 10, 1869, with Sarah J., daughter of Richard and Nancy A. Holsinger, natives of Pennsylvania (both deceased). She was born. in Allegheny county, June 2, 1852, and is the mother of seven children: Amanda, Frank, Nannie, Walter, Perlie, Myrtle and Fred J. After marriage Mr. Hastings settled in St. Clair borough, where he has remained ever.
W. J. McKee, dealer in staple and fancy groceries. New Brighton, was born in Allegheny county. Pa., in 1843, being the eldest of the three children of William and Jane (Ilea) McKee. He received a common-school education, and during boyhood learned the grocery business. From 18o7 to 1874 he was engaged in railroading (in 1868 and tlie following six years in Beaver county), and then embarked in his present business in New Brighton. He was married, in 1868, to Myra, daughter of J. E. Sharrer, of New Brighton, and four children have blessed them: Nettie, William, Nellie and Hazel, all at liome. Mr. McKee is a F. & A. M. and a member of the K. of P.; he is an adherent of the United Presbyterian church; in politics a Republican.