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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ______________________________________________________________________ Biographical History of Greene County by Samuel P Bates Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888 ______________________________________________________________________ INDEX Cloud, Jeremiah Crago, J N Crago, John Crago, T J Crago, Thomas J Cree, Hiram H Crow, George G Davidson, Jerry Donaway, A B Dowlin, John M Dulany, J H Dunlap, Samuel Eicher, J F Elliot, William C Evans, Enoch S _________ p611 JEREMIAH CLOUD, retired miller and distiller, Carmicheals, Penna, was born in Cumberland Township, Greene County, September 3, 1797. He is a son of Joel Cloud and Susannah Carrington Cloud, being the oldest in a family of twelve children. His father was of English-German descent, a native of Chester County, Penna, and was both a farmer and a cooper. His mother was of Welsh origin. He received a common school education, and at an early age learned the hatter's trade which he followed until he attained his majority. He was married by Rev William Barley October 3, 1822, to Jane Morgan, daughter of John Morgan and Sarah Wright Morgan, who were of English descent. Three of his seven children are now living: Thomas Cloud, a farmer; Marion Cloud, a millwright; and Sarah Ellen Cloud, wife of Joseph Everly. At the age of twenty one, Mr Cloud engaged with his father in the distillery business, in which he continued for a period of twenty years. By reason of the meagre facilities of that early day, the distilling art being then in its most primitive state, they could make but slow progress, one barrel a day being considered a big day's work. A grist mill was erected by him in 1846 which for many years was a great convenience and benefit to the people of his neighborhood. He retires from teh cares of an active business life at an advanced age. Mr Cloud is the owner of 203 acres of valuable farming land in Cumberland Township. He is a self-made man, his success in life being due largely to his strong will and remarkable energy. He has been an enthusiastic Republican ever since the party was organized; and so steadfast was he in the support of Republican principles that he was never prevailed upon but once to vote for a Democrat. He was an active politician but neither desired nor held an office. His thorough knowledge of politics, however, made him a very popular leader of his party. Mr Cloud was reared a Quaker, and although he never joined any religious denomination, his sympathies were with the Society of Friends, of whose doctrines he has ever been an earnest advocate. Mrs Cloud, deceased, was a zealous member of the Baptist Church. p613 J N CRAGO, teacher and carriage manufacturer, Carmicheals, Penna, was born in Cumberland Township, October 10, 1832. He is a son of Thomas and Cassandra Crago. His ancestors, who were of English descent, were among the early pioneers of this county. His father, who died in 1884, spent is life in farming. Mr Crago is the oldest of five children, all of whom were born and reared in Cumberland Township. He attended the common schools and Greene Academy. he learned the cabinet maker's trade, serving the regular apprenticeship. Early in life he began to teach school, and has been identified with the teachers of Greene County for thirty years. About the close of the war he began the manufacture of carriages at Carmicheals, and has devoted much of the time since to that business, in which he has made a reputation for good style and fine workmanship. In 1861 he married Permelia Spencer, daughter of William Spencer. Mrs Crago is of English descent. They have a family of five children: Richard Crago, Thomas Crago, Samuel Crago, Bertie Crago and Mary Crago. Mr and Mrs Crago are zealous members of the Carmicheals Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr Crago is trustee of the church, and served for many years as superintendent of the Sabbath school. He is a Republican and is a member of the I O O F. p613 JOHN CRAGO, a retired farmer of Cumberland Township, was born February 15, 1814, and is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Greene County. He is a son of John Crago. He owns 330 acres of well improved land, where his great grandfather settled and was afterwards killed by Indians. The Cragos all came of industrious and energetic ancestors and are noted for their morality and patriotism; they were represented in the Revolutionary War. John Crago, of whom we now write, received his education in the subscription schools of his township, where he was married in 1840 to Eleanor Flenniken, daughter of John and Mary Flenniken, both natives of Greene County and of Irish and English descent. They have two children: Caroline Crago, wife of M L McMinn; and William H Crago, a farmer who was born in Cumberland township, April 5, 1843. He grew up on the farm, attended the district school and has made farming his chosen occupation. In 1862 Mr Crago enlisted in a cavalry company, which was afterwards consolidated and became Company D, Twenty Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was discharged for disability March 22, 1864. Mr Crago has been blind for a number of years; but is possessed of such a wonderful memory that he can go all over his farm and attend to almost any kind of work. He transacts his own business affairs, in which he has been greatly prospered, having at present a competence sufficient to keep him in comfort for the rest of his days. p614 T J CRAGO, surveyor and school teacher, was born near Carmicheals, this county, July 16, 1843. His ancestors were among the pioneer farmers of the county. His parents, Thomas Crago and Cassandra Hughes Crago, were of Irish and English descent. His father, who was a farmer and teacher, died in 1884. Mr Crago is fourth in a family of five children. He was reared in this country, attended Greene Academy, and became a teacher early in life. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, in what was known as the Ringold Cavalry, which was consolidated with the Twenty second Pennsylvania Cavalry in 1864, his company then being Company D. He was in many engagements, among others the battles of Winchester and Lynchburg. He was discharged May 28, 1865, at the close of the war and has since taught school in Greene County, with the exception of two winters. He has also engaged to some extent in farming and surveying. Mr Crago was united in marriage June 23, 1868, with Fannie J Wright, daughter of James Wright, and is the father of three children: Mary Crago, Albert Crago and James Crago. Mrs Crago's parents were natives of Westmoreland County, and of Irish and Dutch descent. She died March 26, 1887, a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr Crago is also one of the leading members of that denomination. In politics he is a Republican; he is a member of the G A R, and commander of Post 265 of Cumberland Township. p614 THOMAS J CRAGO, boat builder, was born in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Penna, June 30, 1847. He is a son of Joseph Crago and Maria L Thomas Crago and grandson of Thomas Crago and Priscilla Thurman Crago, who were of English descent. His grandfather was a farmer, and one of the early settlers of the county. He was the father of fifteen children, of whom Thomas Crago's father, Joseph Crago, was the youngest. Joseph Crago was born in Cumberland Twonship, August 7, 1811. He had two older brothers in the War of 1812, and his grandfather, Archibald Crago, was killed in this township by the Indians. Thomas Crago, the oldest in a family of seven children, received a common school education, and early in life engaged in the saw mill business. He has also paid considerable attention to boat building, having build a number of boats and started them out from his place of business. In addition to his saw mill, he owns a nice little farm of thirty eight acres, which he has secured through his own industry and a strong determination to succeed. In 1866 he was united in marriage with Mary E Ridge, daughter of John Ridge. They have eight children: Amos A Crago; W L Crago; Lorenzo Crago; Susannah Crago; Louella Crago; Bertha Crago; Grover Cleveland Crago; and Tina M Crago. In politics Mr Crago is a Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the M E Church, in which he is a trustee. p612 CAPTAIN HIRAM H CREE, farmer and stock grower, was born May 21, 1819, where he now resides of the farm of 160 acres, which has been in the possession of the family since 1785. He is a son of Hamilton Cree and Agnes Hughes Cree, natives of Pennsylvania, which has been the home of the Crees for many generations. The Captain's father was a farmer, who in 1848 died at the age of seventy eight on the farm where Hiram H Cree now resides. His family consisted of ten children. Hiram, one of the youngest, was reared on the farm, and attended the common school in Cumberland Township. He engaged in farming until 1847 when he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and was employed as a salesman in a large wholesale dry goods house. After five months spent in that business, he resumed his farming until 1862, when he went into the army enlisting in Company A, One Hundred and Sixty Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry. When the company was organized, he was unanimously elected its Captain, in which capacity he served most faithfully throughout his term. He was ever a gallant soldier, highly esteemed by all his company. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth Kerr, daughter of James S Kerr, and they are the parents of two children: Ellen Agnes Kerr and Rose Allena Kerr. In politics the Captain is a Republican, in religion a Methodist, and his wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. p615 GEORGE G CROW, dentist, Carmicheals, penna, was born in Fayette County, Penna, January 1, 1837. He is a son of Micheal Crow and Sarah Gant Crow, also natives of Fayette County and of German origin. His father was a miller and a farmer. Dr Cros is the third in a family of thirteen children, five of whom reached maturity. He was reared on the farm and attended the common schools of Fayette County. Early in life he began the study of dentistry at Smithfield, Penna. In 1859 he came to Greene County and lcoated at Carmicheals where he has practiced ever since. He has made a thorough study of his profession, and bears the well deserved reputation of being a first class dentist. He has many friends in Greene County, and has had several students in dentistry who have since become successful practitioners. Dr Crow was the first dentist to locate in Greene County. May 1, 1861, he married Sarah Darling, daughter of Daniel Darling. Mrs Crow was of English descent. They have three children: G W Crow; Ella Crow and Frank Crow. At the breaking out of the Rebellion the Doctor promptly enlisted in the Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was afterwards a member of Company I, Thirty seventh Regiment of U S Infantry. This company was made up of men from Waynesburg and Carmicheals. Dr Crow was the Third Sergeant, and was in eleven general engagements, among others the battles of Malvern Hill, Harrison's Landing, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. At the close of his term he returned to Carmicheals, and continued his practice in dentistry. He was instrumental in organizing the Dental Society of Greene County, and served five years as its president. The Doctor's family are members of the M E Church, in which he takes an active interest, being a trustee and superintendent of the Sabbath day school. In politics he is a Republican. p615 JERRY DAVIDSON, owner and proprietor of the Davidson Hotel, Carmicheals, Penna, was born in Cumberland Township, May 26, 1834. His parents, Alexander Davidson and Elizabeth Gallaher Davidson, were natives of Fayette County, Penna, and of Irish descent. His father was a farmer, and reared a family of eight children, of whom Jerry is the fifth. He was reared on the farm and received a common school education. He followed farming as a business until 1875 when he engaged in the hotel business in Carmicheals. Mr Davidson keeps an excellent table and always has first class horses and carriages for the accommodation of commercial travelers and the traveling public. Mr Davidson has been twice married, first in 1856 to Miss Selanta Flenniken. Of their three children, two are lving: J Calvin Davidson, a blacksmith, and Frank F Davidson, a tinner. They are both married and doing well in their business at Carmicheals, where they reside. Their mother died in 1872. Mr Davidson's present wife's maiden name was Harriet Stone. She was the widow of Ira J Hatfield. They have two children: Henry Alexander Davidson and George S Davidson. Mr Davidson is a member of I O O F. In politics he is a Democrat, in religion a Presbyterian. Mrs Davidson is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. p766 A B DONAWAY, druggist of Greensboro, Penna, was born near Brownsville, Fayette county, Penna, April 3, 1849. He is a son of John Donaway and Margaret Robinson Donaway, who were of Irish and English descent. His father, who was a teamster, died in 1882; his mother is still living at the advanced age of eighty seven years. They had a family of three sons and one daughter. A B, the youngest of the family, was reared in Greensboro where he learned the potterŐs trade and followed it as a business until 1872. He then engaged in the drug business, in which he has met with unusual success. In 1878 Mr Donaway married Elizabeth Ewing, daughter of E O Ewing, and they have three children: Minor G Donaway; Katie Donaway; and Warren Donaway. Mr Donaway is a Democrat, has been a member of the town council of Greensboro, and served as street commissioner. He also belongs to the Royal Arcanum. p616 JOHN M DOWLIN, farmer and stock grower, was born in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Penna, October 16, 1855, and is a son of John Dowlin and Elma Bell Dowlin. His father, who is a native of Cumberland Township, is also a farmer and stock dealer, and resides in Jefferson Township. He is a Democrat and was United States Revenue Collector for a number of years. John M Dowlin's grandfather was Paul Dowlin, a farmer of English descent. Mr Dowlin is the only son in a family of six children. He was reared on the farm and attended the common school. He makes a business of farming and raising fine cattle and sheep, and superintends the home farm, consisting of 400 acres of most valuable land. He was married in Washington County, Penna, February 1, 1875, to Miss Rebecca J Moredock, daughter of Simon Moredock and Mary Reynolds Moredock. Their children are: Dessie L Dowlin; Albert L Dowlin (deceased); John Dowlin; Gertrude Dowlin; Simon E Dowlin; and Charles B Dowlin. In politics Mr Dowlin is a Democrat. He and Mrs Dowlin are prominent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. p766 J H DULANY, merchant and postmaster, Mapletown, Penna, was born in Cumberland township, Greene county, Penna, August 13, 1856. He is a son of Dennis Dulany and Elizabeth Seaton Dulany, natives of Greene county and of English descent. His father is a tailor by occupation, in which he is now engaged at GarardŐs Fort, Penna. The subject of this sketch is the sixth in a family of seven children. He was reared in Greene county where he attended the common schools. While at home he assisted his father in the nursery of which he was proprietor. Attaining his majority, he engaged in merchandising at Mapletown where he as the post office in connection with his large general store and meets with success in his business. In 1884 Mr Dulany married Miss Cecilia B Walters, daughter of Elisha Walters and Cynthia Coleman Walters, who were natives of Pennsylvania and of English descent. Mr and Mrs Dulany have one child, Maud E Dulany. Mr Dulany is a Republican in politics, and his wife is a devoted member of the Baptist Church. p766 SAMUEL DUNLAP, farmer and stock grower, Mapletown, Penna, was born in Fayette county, Penna, June 2 1837, and is a son of Andrew Dunlap and Mary Stone Dunlap. His parents were of Scotch descent, but natives of Pennsylvania. His father came to Greene county in 1844 and settled in Monongahela township where Samuel now resides. He was successful through life as a farmer, and had been acting justice of the peace for twenty five years at the time of his death in 1888. His family consisted of two children: Elizabeth Ann Dunlap, wife of H K Barb; and Samuel, the subject of this sketch. He obtained only a common school education in this county, was reared on a farm, and has made farming the business of his life. Mr DunlapŐs wife was Miss Martha A Spencer, daughter of William Spencer and Elizabeth Hedge Spencer, who were of English and German descent. Her father was born in Jefferson borough, Greene county, Penna, in 1805. Mr and Mrs Dunlap have but one child: Harry L Dunlap. Mr Dunlap is a Democrat in politics, and his wife is a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. p616 J F Eicher, who was born in Fayette County, Penna, February 23, 1820, is a foundryman and manufacturer and dealer in farming implements. His parents, Abraham Eicher and Mary Freeman Eicher, were natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish and English descent. His father's family consisted of twelve children, of whom Mr Eicher was the ninth. When eighteen years of age he went to Pittsburgh to school. He learned the moulder's trade at Connellsville, Penna, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He then lived for seven years at Uniontown, Fayette County, and in 1850 came to Carmicheals where he has since been engaged in his present business, and has met with unusual success. Mr Eicher was married at Connellsville, February 14, 1842, to Miss Rosa Glendenning, daughter of William Glendenning. They are the parents of ten children, six of whom are living: George Eicher; Emma Eicher; Wallace B Eicher; Robert Eicher; Sarepta Eicher; and Anna M Eicher. Mr Eicher has been an ardent Republican ever since the organization of the party. Mr and Mrs Eicher are faithful members of the M E Church. p616 WILLIAM C ELLIOT, blacksmith, was born in Washington County, Penna, April 26, 1848, and is a son of Samuel Elliott and Susannah Bane Elliott. His mother was born in Virginia and his father, who was a veterinary surgeon, was a native of Washington County, Penna. William C Elliott is the seventh of a family of nine children. He was reared in his native county, where he owns a fine farm. He attended the graded schools, and early in life learned the blacksmith trade, which he has followed ever since. In 1882 he married Miss Margaret Armstrong, and the have one child: Anna Mary Elliott. Mr Elliott came to Greene County in 1883. In politics he is a Democrat, and he is a member of the I O O F. Mr and Mrs Elliott are leading members of the Presbyterian Church. p767 ENOCH S EVANS, farmer and stock grower, Greensboro, Penna, was born January 27, 1845, and is a son of Evan Evans and Rebecca South Evans, who were of Welsh and German origin. His father was a farmer and stock grower by occupation, and met with marked success throughout his life. He was a deacon in the Greensboro Baptist Church. Enoch S Evans was reared on the farm and received his education from the common schools and Waynesburg College. His father left him in comfortable circumstances, and he follows farming more from choice than necessity. Mr Evans has resided for many years on his farm in Monongahela township, where he makes a specialty of raising fine stock. He was united in marriage in 1871 with Miss Ada Lawson, daughter of A C and Martha D Pennington, who were of English origin. Mr and Mrs Evans have an interesting family of seven children: Carrie May Evans; Pierre O Evans; Nona O Evans; Evan Evans; A C P Wilson Evans; W B Evans; and Nellie B Evans. In politics Mr Evans is a Republican. He and his wife are faithful members of the Baptist Church of which he is a deacon.